In mid-April, Sweetwater launched a catering menu for events such as weddings and corporate retreats, Smith said.

Entrees and appetizers combine ingredients and seasonings used in Cajun cooking with familiar options such as sandwiches and salads, chef Joseph Farner said.

“We’re trying to push the boundaries of what actual Cajun food is,” Farner said. “I’m working on a Cajun enchilada right now.”

Holy Trinity Nachos, $9, consist of white corn tortilla chips with red bean paste, provolone cheese, blackened chicken and the “holy trinity”—a blend of onions, bell peppers and celery used in traditional Cajun cooking.

“We’ve got some splurging options, but we also have some really great salads,” Smith said.

Neighborhood bar

Co-owners Joseph Aragon, Thomas Daniel Smith and Bryan Stolle opened the business April 22, 2014, taking over the space of a former bar.

“We always talked about opening a place someday,” Smith said. “…We liked music a lot, so we wanted a place that had really great live music.”

Food is made to order, Aragon said.

Upcoming event

May 29: Austin Wildlife Rescue benefit

Sweetwater will take donations at the door and raffle off items donated by local businesses and artists to raise funds for local organization Austin Wildlife Rescue.

AWR takes in about 6,000 wild animals each year that are orphaned, sick or injured, Smith said. The group rehabilitates them, re-releases them into the wild and helps educate the community about wildlife issues. Sweetwater is partnering with local business Stellar Vintique for the event, Smith said.

8 p.m. Free, suggested $5 donation. www.austinwildliferescue.org