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Truly all-ages arcade Dave & Buster’s loads game on 2nd Austin location

Dave & Buster's is favored over other arcades by adults, who appreciate the sports bar.

Photo courtesy of Dave & Buster’s

In late 2023, Austin appears to be having an arcade renaissance, with at least three new projects introduced. Now, a beloved restaurant and entertainment hub is bringing even more fun and games to Austinites this holiday season. Dave & Buster’s is opening its second location in Austin on December 18 in the Southpark Meadows shopping center (9500 S IH35 SB Service Rd.).

For the uninitiated, this arcade and bar chain is technically family-friendly, but is known for drawing adult crowds. Many come in for the bar and snacks, and stay because the arcade floor isn't completely dominated by young children. The new location will be bigger and better with more than 100 new and improved arcade games, a state-of-the-art sports bar, a chef-crafted food menu, and innovative cocktails.

“We are so excited to open a new Dave & Buster’s location in Austin,” said General Manager Yolimar Figueroa in a press release. “As Austin’s premier entertainment attraction, we look forward to hosting the community for major sporting event watch parties on the biggest and best screens, and offering new and classic arcade games and delicious menu items, such as our Backwoods Blueberry Lemonade and Buster’s Bacon Burger.”

Opening day will have live music and a remote radio event for guests of all ages to enjoy the new venue. The fun continues for arcade enthusiasts wanting to try the latest arcade games. Some of those include:

Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever
Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship
Wicked Tuna
Minecraft Dungeons Arcade
Life-size versions of Hungry Hungry Hippos

Meanwhile, sports fans can enjoy an enhanced watching experience at the bar with more than a dozen oversized HDTVs and a multichannel surround sound system. The bar spices things up with all-you-can-eat wings and specials on power cards —a cashless game access and skip-the-line deal — throughout the week.

High-quality ingredients are the main star of the chef-crafted menu — one of the factors catering to the frequent adult visitors — which of course includes chicken wings in 13 different flavors. Other, less staple choices include garlic parmesan truffle fries, and the crispy Hawaiian chicken sandwich, among many more flavorsome choices.

The new handcrafted cocktails will include margaritas made with 100% agave tequila and fresh ingredients, plus fan favorites like the :Dangerous Waters Island Punch," and a strawberry watermelon margarita with strawberry puree ice cubes.

To continue celebrating the new location, Dave & Buster’s is gifting power cards with unlimited video game play to the first 100 people in line on December 22 from 6-9 pm.

Dave & Buster’s at Southpark will be open Monday through Thursday, 11 am to midnight; Saturday from 10 am to 1 am; and Sunday from 10 am to midnight. For more information, visit daveandbusters.com.

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Grocery news haul

Grocery service Farmhouse Delivery returns to Austin with fun surprise

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After suddenly halting its operations in May, grocery service Farmhouse Delivery is on its way back, with an extra surprise for Austin: a new storefront.

Known for offering locally prepared foods and produce from small Central Texas farms, the subscription-based service emailed its loyal customers on Monday, November 18, to share the relaunch news and outline its plans for the future.

“We’ve missed you and are beyond grateful for your patience as we’ve been hard at work planning the next chapter of Farmhouse Delivery,” the newsletter reads. “Soon, you’ll once again have fresh, local food delivered straight to your doorstep[.]”

Farmhouse Delivery is aiming for a December date to resume deliveries, they say. They've used the intervening six months to not only revamp their existing business model, but to expand their offerings.

The biggest surprise in the newsletter was a revelation of plans for a new storefront in Austin, blending a cozy farmer’s market vibe with what they call “the best parts of your favorite grocer — where you can discover fresh foods, refill on essentials, connect with other members on sustainable living, and, of course, [shop] our best local products — all in innovative, reusable packaging.”

The email did not divulge details for the location or timing of the storefront project.

The company also plans to introduce a new membership model with exclusive benefits such as sneak peeks of new products and promotions.

Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Farmhouse also announced that it’s working toward a completely plastic-free delivery:

“Expect to see your favorite items in sustainable packaging, with rewards for returning and reusing Farmhouse materials. Together, let’s reduce waste and make sustainable choices the coolest thing to do.”

The newsletter invited customers to complete a survey to help shape the ongoing Farmhouse experience. There, customers can indicate their desired delivery day (or days) and the factors that influence that preference (meal planning, work schedule, etc.), as well as specific products they would like to see in future deliveries.

Survey participants can also designate their preferred price point for memberships and the most appealing benefits from a long list, including free deliveries, additional delivery days, free products, members-only cooking classes, exclusive content, and more.

Neither the newsletter nor the Farmhouse website announced a specific date for relaunching, but returning and new customers can keep an eye on the website and social media for further details.

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