If the chew fits. New trend-setting hot spots worth stepping out to.
| Clockwise from top left Mama Betty’s Tex-Mex Brentwood The second location of the hot spot opens today on Burnet Road, offering dine-in service, a full indoor and outdoor bar, and a sprawling outdoor patio, along with a menu of sizzling Mesquite-grilled fajitas, handmade tortillas and fresh margaritas. Foxtail Brentwood With a “no-compromise sip and feast” philosophy, the 58-seat relaxed neighborhood cocktail lounge opens today. Enjoy riffs on classic cocktails and nostalgic bites within a warm, low-lit retreat layered with Old World charm and a swanky vibe. LEONA Botanica Cafe & Bar Sunset Valley A brand new culinary destination, LEONA is set on five acres, featuring an outdoor botanical garden, a main café with three distinct counter service concepts (DEE DEE’s, Veracruz All Natural and Bun Bun Burger), a bar and a pavilion. Don’t sleep on the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and a rotating pastry program that spotlights Austin’s beloved local bakeries. Shokunin East Austin Brand new from the Michelin-starred team behind Scratch Restaurants, Shokunin is a 20-seat sushi bar that will only serve sushi, no cooked dishes. Guests use a retro tick-box style order sheet and pencil to choose from a rotating selection of nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls, plus a full beverage menu featuring beer, sake and select wines. Top photos: Brittany Dawn Photography, Bottom right photo: Diana Rothery. |