Paul Soto

Paul Soto

Paul Soto is a freelance writer. He is a graduate of UT-Austin and Syracuse University's MFA in Creative Writing. He lives between the U.S. and Portugal, where he is working on his first book.

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Austin · Jacksonville · Orlando
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Latest from Paul

  1. Restaurants

    Local Duo Debuting New York Steakhouse

    “The third restaurant in three years from Berg & Sons restaurant group takes on a New York steakhouse (chef and owner Daniel Berg cut his teeth on the New York restaurant scene).”

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  2. Restaurants

    High-End Persian Cuisine Headed to North Shoal Creek

    “The restaurant’s decor will incorporate Persian art like rugs, intricate paintings, and tile work, with the help of Shiraz Garden, a venue in Bastrop that Hajimaleki is also taking over with the hopes of eventually turning it into a Persian cultural center.”

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  3. Restaurants

    Black Rock Coffee Bar Opening in San Marcos

    “Founded by family, rooted in hospitality and driven by a desire to bring light to grey Pacific Northwest mornings, we set out to build something simple but meaningful—a place where coffee could fuel connection.”

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  4. Restaurants

    Walk-On’s Opening at Durbin Park

    During the opening event, diners can choose to round up their tab, and Walk-On’s and R&R Brands will match the donation to the First Tee.

    September 30, 2025 · Jacksonville
  5. Restaurants

    Hopdoddy Opening in Pflugerville

    The city of Pflugerville announced via social media that the burger spot will join Stone Hill Town Center’s list of food options, including a new location of Cava, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant.

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  6. Restaurants

    Juiceland Plans for Parmer Lane

    “JuiceLand is most well known for fresh juice smoothies and a wide variety of acai bowls, while also offering cold pressed juices, as well as, convenient healthy meals and snacks.”

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  7. Restaurants

    Moxies Working on Second Location

    “It’ll be our first true rooftop patio that we’ve built in the U.S., so we’re excited to do that,” Smith said.

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  8. Restaurants

    Local Foods Expanding in Town

    “The new location will also have a walk-up window for offerings such as coffee and matcha drinks, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.”

    September 30, 2025 · Austin
  9. Restaurants

    New Black Bean Deli Facing Setbcks

    “Over the past year, construction adjustments and shifting timelines have taken longer than any project we’ve ever been part of,” the post says.

    September 29, 2025 · Orlando
  10. Restaurants

    Crazy Pita Expanding into Jacksonville

    “These days, the skewers are the most popular. The mixed grill of two, with chicken and steak. Lamb is also gaining a lot of popularity—probably even more than the steak. And I do lamb in a lot of different ways.”

    September 29, 2025 · Jacksonville
  11. Restaurants

    Fat Rosie’s Expanding into Florida

    The restaurant will open in early 2026 in Waterford Lakes Town Center, occupying 6,675 square feet of leased space and likely creating dozens of jobs. Fat Rosie’s currently operates seven locations, all in Illinois.

    September 29, 2025 · Orlando
  12. Restaurants

    Le Petit Paris Continues its Growth

    There is no definitive timeline of opening at this location, however it will likely be later in 2025 or 2026.

    September 29, 2025 · Jacksonville
  13. Restaurants

    Slim Chickens Building in San Marcos

    The restaurant will cost an estimated $150,000 and cover 4,097 ft 2. Construction is estimated to reach completion in November 2026.

    September 26, 2025 · Austin
  14. Restaurants

    The Brave Burger Plans Oviedo Spot

    When The Brave Burger moves in, readers can expect “handcrafted burgers by warrior cooks who are brave enough to dare and make these carry with them, with selected meats, succulent sauces, and artisan breads.”

    September 25, 2025 · Orlando

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