Archive for February 2026
Whataburger rival heats up plans for new $1.6M Texas outpost
A popular New York-based burger joint is moving forward with expansion plans in Central Texas. Shake Shack is planning to build a $1.6 million restaurant near Samsung in Austin. The fast-food chain first set plans for the location in late December 2025, but a more recent Texas Department of Licensing Regulation filing is revealing new details on the upcoming space. For…
Read MoreTORA, a Technology-Forward Laneway Sushi Concept from the Aburi Restaurant Group, Set To Open February 7
The MICHELIN-recognized Aburi Restaurants is set to introduce its sushi concept, TORA, officially opening in Austin on Saturday, February 7. Known for its premium flame-seared Aburi Sushi and cutting-edge, sushi concierge dining technology, TORA is opening in EastVillage, a $1 billion-plus, 426-acre mixed-use urban center located at 3500 East Parmer Lane in Austin’s northeast technology corridor. Founded by…
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