Happy Sunday, y’all!

This is the first week I am going to try and start a weekly post where you’ll get the ATX FYI on what’s going on in the community! This includes new openings, events, new brands, recaps, and so much more!

Would love for you to comment below and let me know what you want to see MORE or LESS of!

What to expect in this edition

LOCAL RESTAURANT OPENINGS

NON-LOCAL RESTAURANT OPENINGS

BEST OF AUSTIN BRACKET WINNERS

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS IN AUSTIN

LOCAL RESTAURANT OPENINGS

• Veracruz Fonda officially opened in the Mueller area on April 8th and I was lucky enough to check it out during the soft opening.

  • Highlights | concha, coffee, chilaquiles, and the incredible decor

  • FYI: no reservations are offered but they offer breakfast, lunch, & dinner

  • 1905 Aldrich St #125 ATX 78723

• Gourdough’s launched a trailer in the Sochac District off Menchaca Road and are planning on expanding to the Domain area as well.

  • Highlights | Open until midnight

  • I covered the experience seeing them on their first day HERE.

  • 10630 Menchaca Rd ATX 78748

• JewBoy Sliders has replaced the previous TLV in The Fareground downtown and is officially opening Monday, April 24.

  • Highlights | sliders are great size for lunch and they’re delicious; don’t miss out on the pasta salad!

  • 111 Congress Ave ATX 78701

NON-LOCAL RESTAURANT OPENINGS

• La Popular opens their second location, which is in Southwest Austin. They come from Roseville, California offering delicious, elevated, & modern Mexican food.

  • Highlights | hip vibes, w/club music, fun atmosphere and delightful bites. Get the tuna tostada, pineapple agua fresca, and campechana tacos.

  • 7415 Southwest Parkway Bldg 5 Ste 100 ATX 78735

BEST OF AUSTIN BRACKET WINNERS

Since our Best of Austin Bracket Tournament wrapped up, we have announced our winners and wanted to share them here! Shortly, I will be visiting these winners and letting my followers know what I recommend to eat at each restaurant!

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Mon April 24

- Jewboy Sliders is officially opening in the Fareground.
- La Popular is also officially opening its doors to the public in Lantana Place!

Tue April 25

- Bike Night (Cyclists) Presented by Ascension Seton at COTA | 6 to 8pm

Wed April 26

- National Pretzel Day at any Easy Tiger location | $1 pretzels starting at noon

Fri April 28

- Deep Eddy Vodka is launching Deep Eddy Sweet Vodka + Tea Hard Seltzers.

Sat April 29

- RADwood Austin is returning to COTA displaying cars from 80s & 90s.
- Eeyore’s 58th Birthday Party | 11am
- Barks for Beers Kickoff at Central Machine Works | 11am to 3pm

Sun April 30

- Cars Coffee & Croissants: Porsche car show at Mozart’s | 9am to 1pm
- Deep Eddy Vibe Market | 12 to 5pm

This wraps up the first edition of Your FYI. Hope it has provided you with new information about what’s going on in the community! I have to thank local PR agencies inviting me out to events and restaurants to help me spread the good word.

Cheers!

Bianca, ATX FYI