Oria, a new mediterranean restaurant, is slated to open to diners off Barton Springs Road in late February.

On the menu: The restaurant specializes in charcoal- and wood-fired cooking inspired by flavors from Eastern Mediterranean and Southern Europe, including bright acidity, bold spices and fire-forward cooking techniques, according to Oria information.

Sharable plates include the Fire-Roasted Harissa Branzino, Wood-Fired Pita Bread, and Spicy Walnut and Yogurt Dip. The cocktail menu features the Fig Leaf Martini, Charred Pineapple Mezcalita, and Dates and Spices Old Fashioned.

A closer look: Oria's space is designed to reflect a Mediterranean garden courtyard. The restaurant's patio, seating 100 diners, includes greenery, an outdoor pita oven and a walk-up counter with outdoor bar seating during the daytime.

The inside dining room offers banquette seating and freestanding tables to accommodate 100 guests. At the entrance of the restaurant, a lounge area serves as a dimly lit cocktail space during the evening.

Something to note: Oria will be open from 4 p.m.-midnight on weekdays and until 2 a.m. during the weekend.

The Episcopal Church of the Cross in Lake Travis will gain a new vicar in February.

The Rev. Christine Brunson will take over the position, seeking “to meet you exactly as you are, where you are, and to walk with you on the journey through the valleys and mountains of this life,” according to a news release.

Diving in deeper: Brunson previously served as an associate priest at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Austin, and served as the first chaplain for the Port of Houston where she did outreach for Seamen's Church Institute. She also serves as an ongoing chaplain with Tania Glenn & Associates, where she provides pastoral care to first responders, veterans, aviation professionals and their families.

What’s next? Brunson will be installed as vicar by the Right Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Worship services are held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

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From a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient facility to a new McDonald’s and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Round Rock: The Department of Veterans Affairs will construct an outpatient facility with a dedicated parking lot for visitors and staff, as well as a service access area in Round Rock.

2. Pflugerville: Two office warehouse buildings, totaling 68,924 square feet, will be built by Workhub Developments to accommodate start-up and flex space for businesses

3. Buda: Illinois-based collision repair provider Crash Champions will build a 15,131-square-foot garage and office space constructed from a pre-engineered metal building.

4. Cedar Park: Another McDonald’s will bring its popular menu items, such as the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder, to the Bell District.

5. Austin: A 6,445-square-foot QuikTrip will soon fuel up South Austin, bringing a full-service pumping station alongside a made-to-order kitchen with grab-and-go options.