WHAT WE REPORTED The hotel in May began renovations that aimed to update the look and feel of the lobby, public areas and meeting space.

THE LATEST Comfort food restaurant Cannon+Belle opened Nov. 24 inside Hilton Austin. New venue space The Reverbery opened Dec. 15, and renovations on the hotel lobby and meeting rooms were completed Jan. 6. A new Starbucks opened within the hotel space Jan. 7.

WHAT'S NEXT Austin Taco Project, which features a “tacos and tap” concept, will open in mid-February inside the hotel. A corridor will be built to connect the hotel’s sixth floor ballroom to the Austin Convention Center in late summer or early fall.

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This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 4 notable Central Austin business openings in 2016 here.