From new dentist offices to restaurants bringing bagels and a sushi to the area, check out these eight business updates in far Northwest Austin.

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Sushi by Han

The sushi restaurant, located inside K-Pub Chicken & Karaoke, features a variety of classic, sashimi and nigiri sushi rolls as well as chef specialty rolls and rice dishes. It also has a full bar and cocktail selection, and plans to launch to-go omakase in the future. The restaurant is operated by chef Joseph Han who has worked at several sushi restaurants in Austin over the last ten years, including Uchi and Musashino Sushi Dokoro.Blo Blow Dry Bar

The salon offers a variety of hair services, including blowouts, treatments and extension installation as well as makeup, eyelash applications and eyebrow shaping. The business also provides hair and makeup services for bridal parties, and memberships are available.Austin Elite Smiles


Led by Drs. Elizabeth Lowery and Kasey Lowrance, the practice offers general and preventative dental services and wellness scans; cosmetic services such as veneers, Invisalign and teeth whitening; and oral treatments for medical conditions, such as sleep apnea and temporomandibular disorders.Dazzle Dental

The locally-owned dental office provides dental exams and cleanings, metal-free esthetic fillings, teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, extractions, implants and Invisalign services for patients of all ages, plus telehealth dentistry and same-day appointments. Laughing gas for anxiety management and aromatherapy are also available.Einstein Bros. Bagels

The shop serves a variety of bagels and cream cheese spreads, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries and coffee.Ecstatic Expression Coffee Co.

The coffee and tea catering business offers three catering packages to accommodate different events as well as coffee education workshops, consulting for coffee business owners and coaching for hospitality industry employees. The business serves greater Travis and Williamson counties.In the news


Freebirds World Burrito

Sun Holdings took over all 64 Texas locations of the Austin-based fast-casual burrito joint Aug. 14. The management company also owns Applebee’s, IHOP and Golden Corral. There are 10 Freebirds restaurants across the Austin metro serving burritos, tacos, bowls and more.Closings

Sylvan Learning Center

The center, which closed both of its Austin locations, offered Kindergarten through 12th grade reading, writing, math, science and foreign language tutoring services as well as support with homeschool, Advanced Placement exams and homework assistance. Its Pflugerville location remains open.