Austin’s hospitality scene welcomes a new contender with the opening of Revenge Bar, located at 507 West Avenue. The establishment,founded by mixologist Emily Smitheal,aims to offer a distinct cocktail experience,with Smitheal expressing a desire to counter external influences shaping the city’s culinary landscape.
Revenge Bar’s menu features a selection of “bold” cocktails,including “The Devil made Me Do It,” a spicy margarita with notes of orange,lime,blackberry,and agave. Another offering, “Sleep On It, Sweetheart,” is described as a twist on the espresso martini, incorporating Cinnamon Toast Crunch cold foam. The “Brushfire” cocktail is made with Rosaluna mezcal, Campari, sage, jalapeรฑo, lime, grapefruit, and clarified milk.
The bar’s interior design evokes a classic late-night cocktail lounge atmosphere.It features small marble-topped tables, red velvet seating, and low, red-tinted lighting.The bar itself is characterized by a curved design and mid-century modern styling.
In San Antonio, a catering business at 3363 E. Commerce Street, Suite 104, is launching a pop-up service for barbecue enthusiasts. Beginning July 23, the pop-up will operate on mondays and Tuesdays, serving from 11 a.m.until sold out or 7 p.m., whichever occurs first.
The San Antonio pop-up will offer a range of smoked meats, including brisket, barbacoa, pork carnitas, turkey, and turkey legs. Pecan-smoked chicken and polish sausages will also be available. Notably, the menu includes St. Louis-style ribs, a less common barbecue item in Texas.