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Slapbox Pizzicheria opened its newest location in far Northwest Austin at 9900 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. B100, Austin. SlapBox, which held its soft opening Nov. 5, sells hand tossed New York-style pizza by the slice and by pie. This newest location will have 16 taps dedicated to craft beer and a full bar with craft cocktails. 512-994-2725. www.slapboxpizza.com
SXSE Food Co. celebrated its grand opening at 4th Tap Brewing Co-Op, located at 10615 Metric Blvd., Austin, on Nov. 7. The food truck and independent brewery announced the partnership will bring regular service during 4th Tap’s open tap hours, in addition to a reservation-only chef’s table with specialty Laotian-American dishes from founder and chef Bob Somsith. 512-902-5048. www.sxsefoodco.com
Carabao Express celebrated its grand opening Sept. 19 at 2309 W. Parmer Lane, Austin. The locally owned restaurant serves Filipino comfort food and barbecue, featuring dishes such as Yum Yum Lechon Kawali, which is made of crispy pork belly. This is the first brick-and-mortar location for Carabao Express. 512-358-1117. www.carabaoexpress.com
