Austin resident Amin Esar, who has 20 years of restaurant experience, opened a franchise of Russo’s New York Pizzeria on Sept. 11. This is the second Austin-area location of the Houston-based brand. The restaurant—located at 10721 Research Blvd., Austin, in Arbor Town Square—serves authentic New York-style pizza and Italian dishes for lunch and dinner. Russo’s also offers catering. 512-330-4365. www.nypizzeria.com