Little Woodrow's, 5425 Burnet Road, held its grand opening Oct. 8.
The sports bar is known for its wide selection of beers and casual atmosphere. There are three other Little Woodrow locations in Austin as well as spots in Houston and San Antonio.
Those who live nearby the new location voiced initial concerns to the city that the neighborhood was not the right fit for the bar, but Little Woodrow ownership hopes that tiff can end by hosting community events to keep the potential patrons happy.
"A series of compromises were reached to address concerns voiced by nearby Brentwood and Allandale neighborhood associations," according to a written statement from Little Woodrow's.
Round Rock-based pizza business
The Original Brooklyn Pie Co. found its sixth home inside the Little Woodrow's location. The business will open Oct. 11 and is known for its giant New York–style pizza slices.
OTHER IMPACTS
NOW OPEN—CrossFit fitness gym
Eastside Austin Elite, 2115 S. Lamar Blvd., opened its second location Oct. 6. The center will offer fitness classes Monday through Friday. 512-499-0998.
COMING SOON—American-style diner
Counter Cafe, 1914 E Sixth St., Ste. A, will open its second Austin location later this fall. The eatery serves all-day breakfast and lunch until 4 p.m. and got its start on North Lamar Boulevard. 512-708-8800.
COMING SOON—A mixed-used development will break ground Nov. 15 on Chicon Street between 13th and 14th streets.
The Chicon will be composed of three buildings, 1212 Chicon St., 1301 Chicon St. and 1309 Chicon St. The ground floor will have 9,000 square feet for office or retail space, with 33 residential units available for ownership for those making 80 percent below the median income and 10 units at market-rate pricing. Units will be available as a three-bedroom, two-bath; two-bedroom, two-bath; one-bedroom, one-bath; and studio bedroom and bath.
CLOSED—
The Wet Whistle, 1900 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. A, closed its doors Oct. 7. The local grocery was known for its vegan and gluten-free items along with its beer, wine and coffee selection. The owners hopes to reopen at a new location by Jan. 1, 2015.