Kyle
Lifestyle
Rezoning of the Herb Bar is in question as it advances
The Herb Bar, which sits at the corner of West Mary and Eva streets in the Bouldin neighborhood, has been offering herbs and spices, plus a variety of potions, since 1986. However, the new owner of the historic property, which once housed a post office and before that a general store, is looking for a zoning change that would allow for a restaurant and a more typical bar. Such a change would have a significant unwanted impact on the mostly single-family neighborhood, according to neighbors who shared their thoughts with City Council at the Sept. 26 meeting.
Bar Alcina rooftop lounge opens at Casa Bianca restaurant in East Austin
Bar Alcina offers drinks and bar snacks. (Courtesy Richard Casteel) Bar Alcina, a new rooftop lounge, is now open at the East Austin Italian-American eatery Casa Bianca. Bar Alcina is the sister concept of the new east side restaurant, which launched this spring. The lounge serves bar snacks, cocktails, wine and other drinks and will host special events in the future.
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