{"id":73102,"date":"2025-12-02T17:46:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/73102\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:46:07","slug":"6-business-and-dining-updates-for-far-northwest-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/73102\/","title":{"rendered":"6 business and dining updates for far Northwest Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome new dining options opened in far Northwest Austin while others have closed their doors permanently. Here are some of the latest updates from the region.<\/p>\n<p>Now open<\/p>\n<p>Shallots Indian Cuisine<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant serves classic Indian breakfast dishes, such as dosas and idli, meat, seafood and rice dishes, and naan bread. Also on the menu are street snacks such as samosas, pakoras and Mumbai burgers, and drinks such as mango lassi and masala chai. The restaurant also has a dessert menu, and vegetarian options are also available.<\/p>\n<p>Opened in November12221 Riata Trace Parkway, Ste. 190, Austin512-638-5029<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shallots opened in November and serves a variety of Indian dishes. (Brittany Anderson\/Community Impact)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/12\/02\/398258.jpeg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>Shallots opened in November and serves a variety of Indian dishes. (Brittany Anderson\/Community Impact)Smashed N\u2019 Sauced<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant sells smashburgers made from premium-grade beef and covered in one of the business\u2019s signature sauces. The restaurant also serves Nashville hot chicken and hot dogs as well as fries and other sides.<\/p>\n<p>In the news<\/p>\n<p>Little Twist Bakery<\/p>\n<p>The nonprofit home bakery is celebrating its first year serving the Avery Ranch community. Owner Autumn Chim said she wanted the bakery to be rooted in community, sustainability and celebrating culture. Over the last year, she has donated more than $1,000 to local causes by selling baked goods in Avery Ranch. The bakery specializes in Jewish treats with an Asian twist, Chim said. Menu items include matcha rugelach, ube milk bread babka and pandan rugelach.<\/p>\n<p>Worth the trip<\/p>\n<p>Churchrow Tejas BBQ<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant from owner Simon Madera and pitmaster Miguel Vidal showcases barbecue with a Tejano twist, highlighting Madera and Vidal\u2019s heritage. The space\u2019s bar program, led by Caleb Chial of La Holly, includes agave-forward cocktails and draft beers inspired by Tex-Mex barbecue flavors. Diners can find tacos and specialty plates on the menu once barbecue is sold out each day.<\/p>\n<p>Opened Oct. 221521 W. Anderson Lane, AustinInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/churchrowbbq\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">churchrowbbq<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Churchrow Tejas BBQ will serve Tex-Mex barbecue, tacos and specialty plates. (Courtesy Churchrow Tejas BBQ)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/12\/02\/398259.jpeg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>Churchrow Tejas BBQ will serve Tex-Mex barbecue, tacos and specialty plates. (Courtesy Churchrow Tejas BBQ)Closings<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant was known for its East Coast-style pizza with tomato sauce, basil pesto sauce or a white sauce with olive oil and garlic. The menu also featured chicken wings, paninis, pasta, sandwiches, a variety of appetizers such as garlic knots, bruschetta, meatballs and mozzarella sticks, and desserts such as cannolis and tiramisu. The pizzeria&#8217;s other location at 3550 N. Lakeline Blvd., Leander, will remain open.<\/p>\n<p>Nagoya Steak and Sushi<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant served authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi and hibachi-grilled meats, as well as a variety of steaks and sides. The location will be the future site of an authentic Sichuan Chinese restaurant, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NagoyaSteakAndSushi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> post.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&gt;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some new dining options opened in far Northwest Austin while others have closed their doors permanently. 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