{"id":238490,"date":"2026-04-07T08:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/238490\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:38:14","slug":"karaz-to-bring-middle-eastern-dishes-to-east-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/238490\/","title":{"rendered":"Karaz to bring Middle Eastern dishes to East Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Middle Eastern restaurant from the team behind Suerte<\/a>, Este<\/a> and Bar Toti<\/a> is headed to East Austin. The space will be located between the Cherrywood and Rogers-Washington-Holy-Cross neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in a name<\/p>\n

Karaz\u2014named after the Arabic word for cherry\u2014will be led by Executive Chef Alejandra Kuri, who currently serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Este.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited about being able to grow within a team that has believed in me since I was making eggs at Suerte\u2019s brunch. There\u2019s so much intention and love put into everything they do,\u201d said Kuri. \u201cTogether, we have the dream of creating a place where everybody feels welcome and that celebrates Middle Eastern hospitality, all while honoring the community we\u2019re in.\u201d<\/p>\n

The idea for the new concept started during a meal Kuri prepared for the Este team that featured dishes influenced by her Lebanese heritage, which later were featured in pop-ups at Bar Toti, according to a news release.<\/p>\n

On the menu<\/p>\n

The menu will include pita from a wood-fired oven, hummus, seasonal spreads and charcoal-grilled kebabs. The menu will rotate seasonally.<\/p>\n

Another detail<\/p>\n

More details, including design, opening timeline and full menu offerings, will be shared as the project develops, according to the release.<\/p>\n

According to plans<\/a> submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the 4,500-square-foot restaurant will feature 1,000 square feet of outdoor dining space and completion is expected in early 2027.<\/p>\n

Ben Thompson contributed to this report.<\/p>\n

Opening TBD2627 Manor Road, AustinWebsite not yet available<\/p>\n

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