Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Burnside’s Tavern

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Burnside’s Tavern opened in February in the former home of Treasure Island, 413 E. Sixth St. The bar is named after a Civil War general. 512-547-4161. www.facebook.com/burnsidestavern

Now Open: Cheer Up Buttercups

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Cheer Up Buttercups, a parenting service that offers support for Austin parents with children younger than 5 years old, held its launch party April 18. Founded by Monika Burgett and Allison Reyna, who are both mothers, the service provides help and advice for issues such as child development, sleep training and nutrition. 512-542-3354.

In the News: Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., partnered with Texas Disposal Systems in February to offer in-room recycling and composting for guests. The compost will be used in the landscaping around the hotel and sold to Garden-Ville, an organic gardening and landscaping company owned by TDS. www.texasdisposal.com

Anniversary: The Jalopy

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The Jalopy, a sandwich food truck run by Nic Patrizi, celebrated its three-year anniversary in April. The Jalopy, 1502 San Antonio St., makes its own fresh bread daily and does its own pickling. 512-814-8557. www.jalopyaustin.com

Coming Soon: Austin Eastciders

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Austin Eastciders, a brewery that makes old-style alcoholic cider, is scheduled to open a tasting room at 979 Springdale Road during the summer. The tasting room’s interior bar and production space are planned to be a fusion of a vintage soda pop bottling plant and traditional English cider farm. www.austineastciders.com. Twitter: @eastciders

Now Open: Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ opened Feb. 22 behind the Star Bar, 600 W. Sixth St. The food trailer, owned by Miguel Vidal and Michael Lerner, combines Tex-Mex and Texas barbecue. The food truck is named after Vidal’s 2-year-old daughter, Valentina. 512-363-8520. www.valentinasaustin.com. Twitter: @valstexmexbbq

Expansion: Jaguar Austin

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Jaguar Austin, 1515 W. Fifth St., is expanding onto land east of the dealership. The expansion will result in a new Jaguar showroom, a parking garage and ground parking for new car inventory, General Manager Alan Cirota said. The expansion is expected to be complete at the beginning of 2014. 512-236-0000. www.jaguaraustin.com

Anniversary: Marketing Matters

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Marketing Matters, a full-service ad agency located at 1021 E. Seventh St., Ste. 103, celebrated its 10-year anniversary April 18. Marketing Matters clients have included Benold’s Jewelers, the City of Sunset Valley and Scott Felder Homes. 512-804-1455. www.mmaustin.com

Expansion: The Downs-Jones Library and Communication Center at Huston-Tillotson University

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Downs-Jones Library and Communication Center at Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St., reopened March 22. The 16,000-square-foot library renovation includes an elevator, energy-efficient lighting with sensors and additional reading rooms. The new communications center is on the third floor of the Agard-Lovinggood Building and goes along with the reintroduction in fall 2011 of the Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. 512-505-3000.

In the News: Hi Hat Public House

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Hi Hat Public House, which serves upscale pub food and has 24 taps of local and national craft beer at 2121 E. Sixth St., started serving lunch in March. Steve Schrader, a longtime Austin drummer, opened the restaurant in January. 512-478-8700. www.hihatpublichouse.com