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Iconic Southwestern restaurant grills up return to Northwest Austin Z Tejas will open a new location in Avery Ranch. The Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill restaurant chain is adding a third location in a familiar Austin area neighborhood to its local menu. Known for its Mexican-style fare, Austin-based Z’Tejas plans to open a restaurant in a 5,280-square-foot space at Northwest Austin’s Plaza at Avery Ranch shopping center, just minutes outside of the Cedar Park suburb, according to an April 12 release from commercial real estate brokerage firm Rockspring. The center, at 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd., is adjacent to West Parmer Lane. No timetable was available for the restaurant’s debut. ....
Creators of popular Austin holiday bazaar conjure up springtime market Apr 12, 2021, 12:59 pm You don t have to wait until the winter holidays to shop at one of Austin s favorite artist markets. Photo courtesy of Blue Genie One of Austin’s most treasured annual winter holiday markets is springing up a little early this year. The creators of Blue Genie Art Bazaar, the holiday art show and market that takes place every year in the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday, will host May Market, an all-new spring art and shopping experience. Running every Friday through Sunday April 30 to May 31 (plus Memorial Day) from 10 am to 8 pm, the May Market will be housed at 6100 Airport Blvd. ....
Texas shoemaker steps out with Marfa-inspired shoe collection Courtesy of SAS Courtesy of SAS Courtesy of SAS The mystical West Texas town of Marfa has long inspired artists, musicians, and other creative types. Now, it has inspired designers from San Antonio Shoemakers. On April 5, San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) unveiled a limited-edition collection of footwear developed after a team of designers from the company traveled to the Trans-Pecos Festival in Marfa. The annual festival features art installations, live music, and other trippy desert activities. SAS says the Oasis Collection comprises five women’s styles (sandals, a sandal-sneaker hybrid, and a pair of sneakers) and a pair of men’s sneakers, as well as a women’s handbag. Prices range from $159 to $229. The company says the collection reflects the multicultural heritage of South Texas. ....