Cosmic's South location recently celebrated a handful of renovations including a new seated bar. (Courtesy Cosmic South;Photo by Erika Rich) (Courtesy Cosmic South;Photo by Erika Rich)
With longtime bars celebrating anniversaries and new sushi experiences and massage businesses launching in the area, the South Austin community has seen a range of changes in its business scene. This list is not comprehensive.
Now Open
1. Henry’s
A new all day cafe and bar is now open on historic estate Green Pastures, as part of the debut of The Inn at Green Pastures. Henry’s provides coffee service, snacks, meals and cocktails.
Green Pastures, a historic estate in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, has expanded its offerings with the debut of The Inn at Green Pastures, a 63-room boutique hotel built to preserve the site’s iconic live oaks.
Chef Paul Qui’s latest concept Kitsu Nori offers a Japanese handroll and sushi experience. The menu features crispy nori, warm rice, dry-aged fish, premium shellfish and farm-fresh vegetables.
Ceremony Spa is toasting to 15 years of community and business in the South Austin area. The business is owned by Asenath Avinash and offers a community atmosphere for spa services. Customers can find a range of offerings from massage and acupuncture to sauna, cold plunges and full body scrubs.
Cosmic’s south Austin location has undergone renovations including an expanded covered patio, a double-sized deck, a new traditional seated bar, upgraded bathrooms, an added walk-up service window, newly enhanced landscaping and a reimagined chicken coop and green spaces.
The bar celebrated 10 years of business in December. The space features a jukebox, shuffleboard and live entertainment to pair with signature cocktails.
In celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary in November, the pizzeria hosted its Carnival 'O Pizza at its South Congress location—the first one since 2016, according to a news release. Judge Andy Brown kicked off the event by proclaiming the day as Home Slice Pizza Day.
1415 S. Congress Ave, Austin; 1421 S. Congress Ave, Austin; 501 E. 53rd St, Austin
Owned by Rich Tavetian, the business relocated its truck from its current location at 1311 S. First St., Austin to 1720 Barton Springs Road, Austin in December. The new location is part of The Picnic Food Truck Park.
Owned by Rich Tavetian, the business offers breakfast sandwiches featuring homemade sauces and kaiser rolls. (Courtesy Eggman ATX)
Closings
10. Limbo Jewelry & Triple Z Threadz
After over 20 years of business on South Congress Avenue, the two businesses are looking for a new space to relocate. The stores plan to close at the end of the year and will continue to sell merchandise online until a new location is secured.
