For a minute there, it seemed like Austin was going to drown under a wave of Italian restaurant openings. But the water has calmed, and a chef with a significant Austin pedigree is ready to jump in. Here’s what you need to know about forthcoming Italian restaurant Casa Bianca. 

Casa Bianca is an American-Italian restaurant and lounge that intends to put equal emphasis on food and drink. The owners hope it can be a place where you can enjoy a snack and cocktail on the rooftop bar or a 10-course tasting menu in the spacious dining room.