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Stay up to date with the latest North Austin business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings.
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Velvet Taco
The Texas taco chain has opened a new location in the previously closed Flyrite Chicken. Velvet Taco’s fusion menu includes more than 20 tacos and bowls with unique flavors such as spicy tikka chicken, beer-battered cauliflower, bacon smash burger and more.
The newest restaurant to join The Triangle serves all-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi, soup, Japanese entrees and desserts.
Known as a “Chinese sauerkraut fish” concept, the menu centers on its signature dish: tender fish fillets in a tangy broth of pickled mustard greens—called Chinese pickles—chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Additional broth options are also available.
The first claw machine arcade in Texas, Clutch-Em was founded by two Vietnamese American entrepreneurs who opened their debut location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The second location of their growing venture is now open in The Linc.
The new scratch kitchen features locally sourced meals for businesses and families, offering breakfast tacos, corporate catering and prepackaged group and wholesale orders. The taco and catering shop is located inside High 5 and also offers delivery services.
Restaurateur Wade McElroy and chef Nicholas Ford have opened a cozy Italian eatery inspired by Northeast neighborhood spots. Open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, the restaurant serves antipasto, salads, pastas and Italian wines.
Churchrow Tejas BBQ
The restaurant is moving into the space previously occupied by Black Gold Craft Meats & Cocktails. The concept will be led by Simon Madera of La Holly and Taco Flats and pitmaster Miguel Vidal and will showcase barbecue with a Tejano twist, highlighting Madera and Vidal’s heritage.
The Persian pop-up is set to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant this fall. The seasonally rotating menu will feature traditional Persian dishes with "minor modern tweaks.” Mainstays will include the Royal Egg, or a savory egg custard with caviar, labneh and a chive blossom garnish; ghormeh sabzi, or an herb stew made with short rib; kashke bademjan, or eggplant dip; kabobs; and caviar service.
Austin School of Fashion Design
This November, the fashion-focused learning center celebrates a decade of programming with sewing and design classes for adults and kids. The business also offers summer camps, birthday parties, and events. Its 10-year anniversary celebration Jan. 17 will feature student creations—runway and all.
