{"id":202588,"date":"2026-03-13T06:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T06:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/202588\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T06:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T06:33:19","slug":"update-antena-kitchen-bar-to-bring-contemporary-indian-to-leander-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/202588\/","title":{"rendered":"Update: AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar to bring \u201ccontemporary Indian” to Leander this month"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA new fine-dining establishment serving modern Indian cuisine in Leander is expected to open to customers in late March, owner Anil Annepu said.<\/p>\n

On the menu<\/p>\n

AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar<\/a> will blend modern dining with traditions of Andhra, Telangana and North America.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere heritage meets high art,” the company’s website<\/a> states.<\/p>\n

The new spot will serve a range of light bites, including golden brussels sprouts tossed in garlic ghee and roasted chana dal spice, as well as appetizers like grilled minced chicken kebabs infused with herbs.<\/p>\n

Entree selections include Charred Paneer Tikka Masala de Maison, which is tandoor-charred paneer simmered in a spiced tomato-onion sauce with a touch of cream.<\/p>\n

The restaurant will have a variety of vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, shrimp and fish options available.<\/p>\n

The drink menu<\/p>\n

AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar will serve a selection of drinks and cocktails, such as Garrison Brothers small batch bourbon and specialties like the Masala Paloma.<\/p>\n

The context<\/p>\n

The restaurant was initially slated to open in November 2025, according to previous Community Impact reporting<\/a>. It is now expected to open the fourth week of March, Annepu said.<\/p>\n

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