NOW OPEN
Convenience store and eatery Mi Pueblito in mid-August opened at 8237 Research Blvd., Austin. The restaurant inside Mi Pueblito serves classic Mexican fare, such as gorditas, tortas and tacos with handmade tortillas.
Texas barbecue and Vietnamese fusion restaurant Smokin’ Beauty opened Aug. 28 at 11806 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin. The eatery offers a unique menu with items such as brisket and pork belly banh mi. Smokin’ Beauty has a patio currently open on weekends with a drive-thru window for weekday service. 512-436-9379. www.smokinbeautyatx.com
COMING SOON
Health and wellness store Pressed Juicery is opening a location in The Domain at 11401 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 103, Austin, according to the company’s website. Pressed Juicery sells juice made from freshly pressed fruits and vegetables, as well as frozen yogurt, acai bowls and overnight oats. 512-900-8604. www.pressedjuicery.com
EXPANSIONS
Circle Brewing Co., located at 2340 W. Braker Lane, Unit B, Austin, broke ground Aug. 24 on a new 13,000-square-foot brewery and taproom in Elgin. The new location will sit on a 22-acre site that Circle Brewing will use to grow its own beer ingredients, including wheat, barley and hops. Brewer and co-founder Ben Sabel said the North Austin taproom will remain open after the Elgin brewery opens to the public in the summer of 2021. www.circlebrewing.com
