The top Austin news of the week is full of restaurant moves, including several high-profile closures. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.

After four years as a cult-favorite food truck parked outside Corner Bar, the women-owned Thai concept Kiin Di has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant on South Lamar Boulevard, bringing its ...

An iconic Hill Country storefront will soon return to its general store roots. H.D. Gruene Mercantile Store is targeting a February 18 opening at 1607 Hunter Rd. in New Braunfels’ historic ...

New data from the Texas Demographic Center shows Austin is back to being the state's fourth-most populous city behind Houston, San Antonio and Dallas.

Austin's food scene is gearing up again after a standard Christmas and New Year's lull — although a few recent openings kept foodies engaged anyway. We're jumping into 2026 with two feet, Jordanian ...

It does not get more old school on South Congress than Vespaio Ristorante, the white tablecloth Italian restaurant that has hosted many Austinites' birthdays, graduation dinners, and fancy date nights ...

One of the co-founders of Mum Foods and Howdy Child is onto a different culinary venture — this time in Austin's neighbor to the south, Buda. Astra Restaurant & Bar, by restaurateur Matti Bills, is ...

A piece of Downtown Austin's past could soon be removed. Developers are asking to demolish the longtime home of Shiner's Saloon.

Franklin Barbecue is officially taking inquiries for its new event space at 2027 Anchor Ln. An announcement on Instagram shows off Franklin Backyard and directs barbecue-lovers to an online contact ...

Many Austinites have stopped by the art studio compound Canopy at some point to explore, but next month a newcomer freshens things up. Open Canopy, the first Saturday afternoon every month, welcomes ...

Austinites who live in the East Riverside area are invited to get together for an open house that will introduce residents to city projects in the neighborhood, while gathering feedback for a big new ...

Austin soul artist Lew Apollo is inviting music fans to be part of his next album by joining the live recording in person. He'll perform the set January 23 at Purple Bee TV in Volente, near Lake ...