La Matta, an Italian sandwich, salad and wine shop, will open on Dec. 4 at 501 Comal St., Austin, in The Arnold multi-use development. “My goal with La Matta is to bring authentic Italian sandwiches to Austin,” Executive Chef Erind Halilaj, who was raised in Italy, said in a Nov. 21 news release. “Authentic meaning there is no interpretation—this is what you would eat in Italy, presented in exactly the same way.” 512-580-8772. www.lamattaaustin.com