Zilker Area News: Barton Springs Road

 You may have heard the rumors or seen the construction going on between Zilker Park and South Lamar.  KUT explains what the city is up to, and how it will involve fewer lanes for driving.  

Zilker Area News: Ski Shores on Barton Springs to Become Lou's

Earlier tonight I read on Eater Austin that McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality has bought both locations of Ski Shores.   Each restaurant is now closed for renovations.   While the original Lake Austin location (opened in 1954) is being spruced up but essentially remaining the same, the landlocked Barton Springs location (formerly an Austin Java before a run as Irish themed Darcy's Donkey) will reopen with the name Lou's.  Eater Austin says Lou's will have a casual menu and should be open by March 2022.  

Food on Barton Springs Road

Yesterday, when I turned on to Barton Springs Road, I noticed something new on the sight of the former Darcy's Donkey and Austin Java.  A Ski Shores Café is being built in the space.   As resident in the Zilker neighborhood, I'm glad to see another dining/bar option slated to open within walking distance.

Next door, in the space once occupied by Uncle Billy's, we have an Austin Eastciders tasting room going in.

Not on Barton Springs (but close enough) is Carpenter's Hall.  I've been there several times for drinks and I like it.  Once I sample the food (I always seem to be there at the wrong time to eat) I'll share more about it.

What Is Replacing Flipnotics

The space on Barton Springs Dr. which housed Flipnotics will reopen as SquareRut Kava Bar.