At least 92 new restaurants opened in Austin in 2025, so you're bound to miss a few openings here and there. That's what we're here for.

A new Persian restaurant

Teasing a fall opening in a two-story space in the Rainey Street District, Chistā will be run by a "celebrity executive chef" and is centered on family recipes passed down from grandparents. Stay tuned.

Mexican, Thai, and Lao fusion

Hermanas was shaped by Silvino Sanchez's experience working in diverse restaurants, including Austin's own Thai Kun, and watching his grandmother cook in Guadalajara. It's open now at 1100 E. 6th St. — make a reservation.

The banana cinnamon flavor is available at both locations until Wednesday, Sept. 14. | Photo courtesy Gati

Guest chef ice cream

Throughout September and October, Gati will host guest chefs to serve creative gluten-free and vegan ice cream flavors. Expect banana cinnamon from Comedor's Philip Speer, pandan from Lucky Robot's Jay Huang, vanilla + birthday cake from Rockman's Amanda Rockman, and Horn Dogs Hot Doggeria's Laura Sawicki.