Now open
Dhaba Cafe
The mobile coffee cart opened a trailer and sells drip coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, cold brew, chai, matcha, tea and lemonade. Nondairy milk and flavored syrup add-ons are available. The business still operates its mobile cart.
- Opened Sept. 21
- 7221 McNeil Drive, Austin
- www.dhabacafeatx.com
The shop sells luxury items including bags, clothing, accessories and shoes. Owner Jeanne Bishop said all the store’s products are upscale items, including brands such as Michael Kors for an affordable price.
- Opened Oct. 6
- 12591 Research Blvd., Ste. 101, Austin
- www.upscaletexasresale.store
The bakery offers a variety of pastries, such as custom cakes, cupcakes, homemade cookies and cookie kits, cinnamon rolls, scones and banana bread. Owner Pamela Wooten operated the business out of her home for over a decade prior to opening the storefront.
- Opened Nov. 16
- 13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 239B, Austin
- www.pamcakestexas.com
The Four Points financial institution offers a variety of banking services, such as checking and savings accounts, personal and business loans, investment options and insurance, and is part of Frost’s ongoing expansion project in the Austin region.
- Opened Nov. 19
- 8111 N. FM 620, Austin
- www.frostbank.com
Two Men and a Truck
The business services the Austin area and offers local- and long-distance moving with packing services available.
- Opening in mid-January
- 11910 Research Blvd., Austin
- www.twomenandatruck.com
The Pilates studio will teach classical Pilates through mat work, reformers, chair exercise and towers to meet members' fitness needs, owner Cindy Driskill said. Classes will be taught by experienced instructors who are trained in the Joseph Pilates method. The business will offer memberships, classes for small groups and private lessons.
- Opening in February
- 12801 Anderson Mill Road, Bldg. 4, Ste. 401, Austin
- www.bodyharmonyatx.com
TCH Social
Texas Card House relocated from 13376 US 183, Ste. 605, Austin, and rebranded as TCH Social. The poker and social club hosts a variety of poker tournaments and also has a full food menu, draft beer, wine and cocktails. The business has locations in the Dallas and Houston area.
- Opened Aug. 28
- 13530 US 183, Ste. 100, Austin
- www.texascardhouse.com
Sushi by Han
The sushi restaurant temporarily closed in October as it relocates from K Pub Chicken & Karaoke, per the business’s Instagram account. A representative for the business said they are in the process of negotiating a new lease with another party. The restaurant serves a variety of classic, chef specialty, sashimi and nigiri sushi rolls, as well as other rice dishes.
- New location not available yet
- www.sushibyhan.com
Interstellar BBQ
The barbecue restaurant was one of seven restaurants in Austin and 15 in Texas overall to be awarded a Michelin Star in November as part of the annual Michelin Guide. The restaurant serves a variety of smoked meats; sides, such as macaroni and cheese and scalloped potatoes; and offers catering services.
- 12233 RM 620 N., Ste. 105, Austin
- www.interstellarbbq.com
Pin Seeker’s Golf Lounge
The business had four indoor golf bays that could accommodate up to six players each and were rented by the hour, and offered food, drinks and membership opportunities.
- Closed Nov. 1
- 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 230, Austin
- www.pinseekersgolflounge.com
The chain shop served sandwiches with a variety of bread, meat, cheese, veggie and sauce options, as well as fries, chips, cookies and shakes.
- Closed in November
- 1340 Research Blvd., Ste. 239A, Austin
- www.whichwich.com
The discount home retailer is closing 30 of its Texas locations, including its sole Austin store, which has mattresses, sofas and kitchen appliances marked up to 40% off. Store representatives said doors will remain open until all inventory is gone.
- No set closing date
- 13435 N. Hwy. 183, Austin
- www.americanfreight.com