Jun 30, 2026 | 2:20 pm
One of the developers behind Austin’s most recognizable restaurant brands is now building outside the city limits. Daryl Kunik, the Austin developer and restaurateur behind Hai Hospitality’s Uchi, Uchiko, and Loro, is nearing completion on Leander Union, a roughly 155,000-square-foot retail, office, and gathering space about 25 minutes north of downtown Austin.
Leander Union is the latest project from Topo Development Group, the commercial real estate firm Kunik founded after years opening restaurants in Austin. A grand opening is set for grand opening for September 23. Food trucks will join the festivities to give guests a preview of the food options to come.
Topo’s portfolio also includes the East Austin developments Canopy and Springdale General, the former being known for artists spaces and the latter for more art, nonprofits, small retail, and other businesses. There is also a small food hall at Springdale General containing Caffe Medici, Urokoko, Small’s Pizza, and The Front Page Pub…