Frozen Rolls Creamery
This Thai-style ice cream shop opened Jan. 11 at 704 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin. Thai-style ice cream is made by pouring a liquid mixture onto a cold metal surface and scraping it, once frozen, into rolls. www.facebook.com/Frozen-Rolls-Creamery-150205838978570/
Bar Peached
This fusion restaurant, from the team behind The Peached Tortilla, combines culinary traditions from Asia and the American South. It opened Jan. 5 at 1315 W. Sixth St., Austin. The space includes 61 inside seats and 62 patio spots shaded by a heritage tree. 512-992-0666. www.barpeached.com
Italic
The West Sixth Street restaurant inspired by Chef Drew Curren’s Italian travels opened a second location Jan. 12 at the Fareground food hall at 111 Congress Ave., Austin. It takes over the space previously occupied by Antonelli’s Cheese Shop. The menu focuses on rustic Italian pastas, salads and sandwiches. www.italicaustin.com
Little Brother
This new bar at 89 Rainey St., Austin, opened Dec. 29. From the team behind Wright Bros. Brew & Brew and Better Half Coffee & Cocktails, Little Brother serves food from Better Half. www.littlebrotherbar.com
Woko Loco
This fast-casual, Asian-inspired noodle chain was founded in Chihuahua, Mexico, and opened its first U.S. location at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Ste. 1280, Austin, on Jan. 9. Diners create customized boxes with noodles, rice, zucchini noodles or lettuce and their choice of proteins, vegetables and sauce. www.wokoloco.com
Lou’s Bodega
This restaurant opened Jan. 15 at 1900 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin. The latest project from the McGuire Moorman Hospitality, which also owns June’s All Day and Elizabeth Street Cafe, serves breakfast tacos, pastries, rotisserie meats, salads, frozen custard, and beer and wine. 512-660-5171. www.lousbodega.com
Sweet Chive
This restaurant opened at 2515 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, on Dec. 23. The family-owned business serves homestyle Taiwanese and Manchurian dishes. www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Sweet-Chive-197800861020016/
