Jun 4, 2026 | 8:55 am
The proprietors behind this week’s food news in Austin really wanted to get things right. That could be a whole food and beverage program launching at once with a new padel club, or a new brunch expanding a Mediterranean restaurant’s offerings. Foodies who are willing to travel can also help an Austin chef celebrate the second anniversary of his impactful San Antonio dessert destination.
Openings and closings
Padel39, an Austin-based padel club that debuted in 2024, is opening its second Austin location at 4716 E. 5th St. The new sports club will house a Club39 sports bar, a coffee shop, a pizzeria, and a local taco truck. A grand opening weekend starting Friday, June 12, combines a FIFA World Cup watch party with live music, cold plunges, vendors, cocktails, and more, including free introductory padel clinics. More info on each concept here:
- Club39 specializes in refreshing cocktails and aims to be a watch party destination with a staggering 36 televisions.
- East 5th Coffee serves drinks made with Greater Goods coffee and matcha, plus pastries from Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop and bagels from Rosen’s Bagel Co.
- Forno Veloce will cook up Neapolitan-style pizzas and fun desserts like the Nutella Calzone.
- Santo Patio, an existing local taco truck, will move in with Mexico City-inspired street food.
A new mother-and-daughter-owned ice cream and milkeshake trailer called MilkMade has opened at 6519 N. Lamar Blvd. It had a long soft opening phase but celebrated its official grand opening May 23. Flavors are made in small batches, and there are both dairy and vegan options. MilkMade is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 1 pm to 10 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 1 pm to 11 pm…