Austin Bar, Restaurant & Retail News

[Werdman89]

Originally Posted by We vs us

Nice update on Truluck's. We'd all been wondering. But also at least a year or two away, yeah?

I'd say a year, they've been working on it for 1-2 months and now have Truluck's signs in the windows.

[Werdman89]

Bacalar should be opening soon at 44 East. The signs are up. Pretty excited about what that space will bring. Location is great. Here's an old article about the restaurant.
https://austin.culturemap.com/news/r...treet-bacalar/

[paul78701]

I hope Second Bar and Kitchen is considering reopening a downtown location. If they are, the old Truluck's would seem to be a good spot for them.

[migol24]

Originally Posted by chinchaaa

yup! they're opening one on south 1st too. i went to one in chicago, and thought it was great. good little neighborhood market.

Wow. I always thought it was very similar to Royal Blue. It's gonna give them some friendly competition.

[Werdman89]

Originally Posted by migol24

Wow. I always thought it was very similar to Royal Blue. It's gonna give them some friendly competition.

Definitely, looks like there will be 4 locations to start. The founders actually met at UT.
https://austin.culturemap.com/news/r...t-austin-open/

[StoOgE]

Originally Posted by paul78701

I hope Second Bar and Kitchen is considering reopening a downtown location. If they are, the old Truluck's would seem to be a good spot for them.

They only exist at the airport now. I think its about done.

[Werdman89]

Originally Posted by StoOgE

They only exist at the airport now. I think its about done.

There's one in the East Austin Hotel on E 6th. It's basically their lobby but nothing special

[DougRockstead]

My wife and I went to "Parker" this past weekend. it's a nice little venue and the drinks are reasonanly priced. Intimate concert setting but I felt like my wife and I were the youngest people there (Jazz concert) other than the wait staff. Has anyon else been there? it's pretty neat.

[austlar1]

Originally Posted by DougRockstead

My wife and I went to "Parker" this past weekend. it's a nice little venue and the drinks are reasonanly priced. Intimate concert setting but I felt like my wife and I were the youngest people there (Jazz concert) other than the wait staff. Has anyon else been there? it's pretty neat.

Just looked at their website and calendar. Seems to be very interesting. I'd love to check it out, and I am definitely from the older demographic. Hope they find an audience for their type of entertainment. Is Austin big enough and sophisticated enough to support a jazz and American Songbook type venue?

[OsirisATX]

Great club. Been going regularly a couple of years now. Good cocktails and good music. Spent the last 2 NYE events there.

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by paul78701

I hope Second Bar and Kitchen is considering reopening a downtown location. If they are, the old Truluck's would seem to be a good spot for them.

I think they're done with brick and mortar. Their only location left is in the BJT at ABIA.

They recently closed the location in the Archer (Domain Northside). Another concept is already been declared for that location.

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by austlar1

Is Austin big enough and sophisticated enough to support a jazz and American Songbook type venue?

Absolutely. We've had the Elephant Room for more than 30 years.

There is also Monk's, C-Boys Heart & Soul, and Skylark (blues). Several other places play jazz from time-to-time - like The Continental Club. And, I'm sure I am missing some other clubs/venues. There are probably some in the burbs too.

In any case, I definitely need to experience the Parker.

[migol24]

Originally Posted by Werdman89

Definitely, looks like there will be 4 locations to start. The founders actually met at UT.
https://austin.culturemap.com/news/r...t-austin-open/

That makes more sense.

Just left their Burnet location. Oddly enough, it's just 5min away from where I live.

It's their grand opening. Might be a bit too soon to tell but it's a different vibe from their Chicago locations. The staff are much more laid back in Chicago. A huge indicator is their uniforms. They don't have uniforms in Chicago. But they were all wearing their foxtrot shirts.

Might not mean much, but usually it's a bit of a turn off. It gives very "corporate franchise" vibes.

[atxsnail]

Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

I think they're done with brick and mortar. Their only location left is in the BJT at ABIA.

They recently closed the location in the Archer (Domain Northside). Another concept is already been declared for that location.

They opened one in the East Austin Hotel

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by atxsnail

They opened one in the East Austin Hotel

Yep. They sure did. My bad. I forgot about that.

[Urbannizer]

917 W 12th

The Halal Project replacing Word of Mouth Bakery.

https://austin.eater.com/2023/3/8/23...aurant-opening



201 W 3rd

Not sure what’s coming here.



115 Sandra Muraida Way

Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop’s new location. Could be a sign the current site will be redeveloped.

[We vs us]

[paul78701]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

201 W 3rd

Not sure what’s coming here.

Notable New York Chinese Restaurant Red Farm Is Coming to Austin:
https://austin.eater.com/2022/7/14/2...owntown-austin

[paul78701]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

115 Sandra Muraida Way

Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop’s new location. Could be a sign the current site will be redeveloped.

That might explain why they haven't bothered to remove all the graffiti their current location has been tagged with.

[Urbannizer]

115 W 6th

Assembly Kitchen