Mighty Dogs Owner Chris Stockdale is putting the finishing touches on Mighty Dogs Cafe and Bistro. He hopes to open March 1.[/caption] Owner Chris Stockdale is putting the finishing touches on Mighty Dogs Cafe and Bistro. He hopes to open March 1. A new eatery offering healthy hot dogs with flavors from throughout the nation is slated to open March 1. Chris Stockdale, founder of Mighty Dogs Cafe and Bistro, is bringing his operation to 401 Orchard St. west of downtown Austin with a mission to provide healthy and locally sourced food. All the buns and vegetables will come from the Austin area, and the hot dogs, which weigh about a pound, will come from Chicago, Stockdale said. He visited cities nationally, such as Raleigh, North Carolina, to find out more about each city's distinc tflavor and style to help guide what hot dog choices Stockdale includes on his menu. The Austin hot dog, for example,will feature black beans and cheese, Stockdalesaid. OTHER IMPACTS: COMING SOON—A second location of MOD FITNESS will open Feb. 16 at 4406 Burnet Road. The first studio will remain open on South Lamar Boulevard and celebrate its two-year anniversary March 1. The new location will offer barre classes that combine innovative strength training, cardio and stretching exercises. Routines continually evolve, and MOD instructors use a variety of props. Founder Marnie Duncan said she was inspired to start MOD Fitness in 2012 after barre-based exercise helped her overcome a severe cervical fracture. Classes are offered seven days a week. 512-765-5663. COMING SOON—A new Italian restaurant will open mid-spring at 1500 Barton Springs Road. Juliet will be led by chef Jacob Weaver who most recently worked with Asti Trattoria in Hyde Park. The menu will include wood-fired pizza, pasta, seafood, steak and a rotating selection of daily specials. "I look forward to having the Texas surroundings inspire the soul of my Italian cooking," Weaver said. COMING SOON—Inland American Communities has begun constructing its first Austin project, which is slated to open August 2016 as a student community. University House will be 20 stories tall with 188 apartments and 504 beds. There will also be more than 6,000 square feet of retail space. "It's evident by the demand in West Campus that today's UT student is seeking a high-quality, high-service, high-rise living experience, and that's exactly what Inland American Communities will deliver," said David Pierce, senior vice president of development for Inland American Communities. COMING SOON—Rock n Roll Rentals will open its second location Feb. 2 after 25 years of serving Austin's music industry. The store, located at 8335 Burnet Road, will specialize in providing sound and lighting equipment. In-house financing will also be available for established customers. 512-447-5305.