Lobos Hospitality announced that Manny’s, a community-driven delicatessen in downtown Austin, opened its doors to the public on Friday, April 26, 2024.
“We wanted to create an inviting corner sandwich shop in the heart of Austin that offers an eclectic menu curated from fresh, local ingredients,” General Manager, Dawn Catagnus said in a statement.
Manny’s serves sandwiches, bowls, smoothies, and salads using farm-fresh ingredients. It offers a relaxing and ambient environment adorned with full-bleed plants and art deco prints while serving as a lunch and happy hour locale.
Designer Peter Bowden, owner of PETERMAX design firm drew inspiration from Mid-Century decor to design a venue both intimate and inspiring.
“I wanted to create a space with a bright and fresh appearance that also doubles as a sanctuary from a city that never sleeps,” Bowden said. “The space has a mystique, a definite element of surprise and discovery. Each visit provides a different experience, and each person will experience it differently. Essentially, you are walking into a different world that is a unique and welcome addition to the city of Austin.”
Open Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to midnight and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., the deli will offer both carryout and dine-in options, including indoor seating and an outdoor patio. In addition, diners will have the option to utilize a variety of delivery platforms.
The menu draws from a variety of cultures and ethnic cuisines to offer guests an eclectic list of fresh, healthy dining options for lunch and dinner including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A selection of sandwiches includes regular favorites such as the BLT, French Dip, Chicken Salad and Roasted Club along with international favorites such as the Bahn Mi, Cubano and Caprese. Manny’s specialties include the Crying Tiger Sandwich, served on a baguette with roast beef, mint, tomato, toasted rice powder, Crying Tiger sauce and Thai basil as well as a selection of signature open faced bread Tartines.
The menu will also feature a variety of artisanal salads, smoothies and a carefully curated list of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Manny’s also includes the backroom entrance to Powder Room, a hidden lounge offering an intimate, upscale social space where guests can sip on vintage and original craft cocktails while enjoying live music and artistic performances. Bowden’s design of Powder Room features soft, mysterious lighting and retro decor meant to transport patrons to another time and place. It exudes an energy that illuminates Manny’s sandwich shop while also offering a space in Powder Room that intrigues guests with its surprises while representing a story of a lively community hotspot with a hidden back room experience. Unique to Powder Room, tableside mixology allows guests to personalize their drinking experience while enjoying the artistry behind sophisticated cocktails.
“Bartending right at tableside where guests can watch their server build a personalized cocktail offers an elevated experience unique to Powder Room,” Head MIxologist Drew Record said. “We want to help make memories for guests they would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.”
In advance of the Friday, April 26 grand opening, both Manny’s and Powder Room will launch a soft opening, open to the public, with reduced seating from April 15 – April 24. Limited reservations for Powder Room are now available on OpenTable. Manny’s will remain a walk-in only establishment as a cornerstone eatery in the community where people come for great sandwiches and a welcoming environment. Both will offer a 2 hour, $5 + tax flat fee validated parking option across the street at the Lavaca Plaza Garage, located at 504 Lavaca Street.
“One of our greatest pleasures at Lobos Hospitality is bringing people together to eat quality food made from quality ingredients provided by members of the community,” CCO Jason Ellefson said. “
