Austin always ensures that the best of the best stays on our radar. Let’s cut to it—here is what’s new.

A palomazo and margarita served at Mexta. PHOTO: BY NITYA JAIN

MEXTA

This new Mexican restaurant brings a slice of Mexico to the Austin scenery thanks to hospitality leaders Jesús Chávez, Benjamin Arriola, and Rodrigo Quintanilla, along with world-renowned chefs Jonatan Gómez Luna Torres and Mikel Alonso. With a roster as esteemed as this, we can expect Mexta to be a high-end explosion of Mexican-fused flavors. mextarestaurant.com

Fun awaits at the indoor mini golf course, Austin’s Putt Vegas. PHOTO: COURTESY OF PUTT VEGAS

PUTT PUTT

As the seasons change and we gear up for the hundred-degree weather, it’s the perfect time for these two putt-putt courses to debut. Great for all ages, whether a date night or family fun, you are away from the heat and enjoying yourselves in a new, innovative environment. Check out Austin’s Putt Vegas, austinspark.com; and Holey Moley Austin, holeymoley.com

Bites off the menu at Red Bud Ice House. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MAIEB HOSPITALITY

RED BUD ICE HOUSE

If you’re going to be in East Austin, you might as well eat Wagyu. This Texas Ice House officially opened to the public and serves Wagyu cheeseburgers, beers in frosted schooner glasses, soft-serve ice cream and more fun additions to the trendy neighborhood. This being a MaieB Hospitality concept, we know we are in good hands. redbudicehouse.com

Lilly Pulitzer’s In a Pickle print in spearmint. PHOTO: COURTESY OF LILLY PULITZER

PICKLEBALL IN STYLE

This brand-new launch from Lilly Pulitzer and Recess Pickleball dropped and will be the talk of the courts. Is it matching your racquet? There is nothing cuter than getting your exercise in on one of Austin’s many pickleball courts that has the city in a chokehold. Shop quick! Their last collaboration drop sold out in 24 hours! lillypulitzer.com