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Austin's punk rock vegan bakery closing shop at bar, seeking new space

Zucchini Kill is closing its location at Tweedy's Bar this weekend, but plans to replace it with a larger space.

Austin vegan bakery Zucchini Kill is closing a location and looking for a traditional bakery space to replace it. The location at Tweedy's Bar (2908 Fruth St.) will close November 1, World Vegan Day.

Zucchini Kill co-founder and co-owner Cece Moon appeared in a video on Instagram on October 8 to announce the closure. Moon attributed the closure to "coding and regulation that's changing" at the property, and alluded to Austin's growth as a reason for those changes.

This weekend, a big sale at the Tweedy's location will clear out as much stock as possible, including clothing, records, books, art, and "trinkets" that match the store's witchy and punk rock themes. From noon to 10 pm on Saturday, October 31, guests are invited to shop and attend a family-friendly pumpkin painting event with Glaze Magazine. The sale continues Sunday, November 1.

Among Zucchini Kill's Halloween specials and classics, like the Twinkie-inspired Cream Coffins, is the new zodiac offering, a rotating special that keeps the vegan, soy, and gluten-free menu creative throughout the year. This year's Scorpio Aura Cupcake stuffs cake with raspberry jam and tops it with rose buttercream and a black peppercorn sprinkle.

Zucchini Kill Scorpio Aura Cupcakes Zucchini Kill's Scorpio Aura Cupcakes offer a flavor combination Austinites probably won't find in any other dessert.Zucchini Kill/Instagram

Moon has also been consistently reminding followers about two other closures that will affect Austinites seeking out vegan and gluten-free food.

Li'l Nonna's, the self-proclaimed "virtue signalingest vegan pizzeria in TX," will close permanently by the end of the year, Moon says (though the business itself is quiet about the closure on social media). Li'l Nonna's is also located at Tweedy's. Separately, Wheatsville Food Co-op's highly publicized Guadalupe Street closure just happened on October 25, so shoppers are encouraged to support the South Lamar store going forward. The co-op grocery carries Zucchini Kill treats in biodegradable packaging.

To make up for the Zucchini Kill closure at Tweedy's for now, the North Loop location (701 E. 53rd St.) is opening at 10 am every day and has joined Uber Eats.

Both the North Loop and Tweedy's locations are brick-and-mortar, but they have still been limited compared to what the team wants to achieve. Moon explained that in looking for a new space, they'd like to expand their capacity for baking, serving drinks, selling retail, holding events, and teaching classes. When she posted the video in early October, they were still looking for recommendations from anyone who'd heard of a traditional bakery space that might work for them.

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Star Texas chef signs on to new concept at luxe Hill Country hotel

Courtesy of Bludorn Hospitality Group

Aaron Bludorn is opening a new restaurant in Fredericksburg.

Houston chef Aaron Bludorn is coming to the Hill Country. The chef’s Bludorn Hospitality Group will open a restaurant and lead the culinary program at the Kimpton Fredericksburg, a luxury hotel that’s expected to open in late 2027.

The still-unnamed restaurant will be a fresh concept from the company that’s behind five Houston restaurants — its flagship fine dining concept Bludorn, seafood restaurant Navy Blue, French-inspired Perseid at the Hotel Saint Augustine, and two locations of Bar Bludorn, including its recently-opened location in Houston suburb The Woodlands. Later this year, Bludorn, his wife, Victoria Pappas Bludorn, and their business partner, Cherif Mbodji, will open a new restaurant in San Antonio.

“We really loved the idea of being out in Fredericksburg. With us opening in San Antonio, we’ll already have a team out there,” Bludorn tells CultureMap. “We’re a growing Texas hospitality group. We see it as a great opportunity to grow our brand with Texans in really cool spaces.”

Bludorn adds that the restaurant will be a new concept from the company. Details, including its name and menu, will be released closer to the opening.

“We were drawn to Aaron’s ability to create a dining experience that feels both approachable and elevated, where exceptional food and thoughtful service come together in a way that makes every guest feel welcome,” said Blake Berg, senior vice president of development & construction for hotel owner DC Partners, in a press release.

He added, “We recognize that experiential dining is an important part of what makes a destination successful, particularly in a market as distinctive as Fredericksburg. Our vision is to build on the area’s existing culinary character while introducing a new level of creativity, quality and hospitality. Aaron understands that balance. His philosophy aligns with our intentional approach to The Meuse, where every element is designed to complement the community, create a lasting impression and give people a reason to return.”

First announced in 2025, the Kimpton Fredericksburg is a 210-room luxury hotel. In addition to the Bludorn restaurant, it will offer a 10,000-square-foot outdoor pool and deck, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and more than 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

The hotel will anchor The Meuse, a 22-acre mixed-use development with more than 70,000 square feet of retail space. Previously announced tenants include Houston-based Padre’s Wine Company, Texas bootmaker Lucchese, westernwear label Double D Ranch, gourmet food company Fischer & Wieser, and Jackson Ballard Gallery.

Courtesy of Bludorn Hospitality Group

Aaron Bludorn is opening a new restaurant in Fredericksburg.

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