Jeremiah Allen announced that his restaurant Man Bites Dog will close March 21 after almost six years of business.[/caption]

A hot dog-focused eatery will close March 21 after almost six years in business.

Man Bites Dog started as a food truck in November 2009 before expanding to a brick-and-mortar location at 5222 Burnet Road in June 2011. Owner Jeremiah Allen said there were not enough customers coming through the Man Bites Dog doors to sustain the business. The recent boom of restaurants along the Burnet Road corridor also created competition that did not help the business, he said. Allen said he currently has no new food ventures planned. The menu at Man Bites Dog included specialty dogs, fries, tater tots and macaroni and cheese. A local food truck is taking over the space, Allen said. However, he said he would rather let the new business announce that news when it is ready. NOW OPEN—Massage by Maisie opened March 10 at 1001 S. I-35, Bldg. 200 Ste. 13, to provide clients with massage therapy. Each session is tailored to the client’s needs with a variety of different techniques available. 512-387-3377. COMING SOON— The third Austin-area Trader Joe's location will open May 1, the grocer announced March 16. The location will be in the former Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment at 211 Walter Seaholm Drive and will open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The grocer carries a variety of domestic and imported foods and drinks. Perspective job seekers can apply for any openings between March 23 and April 5. COMING SOON—James L. Steele will provide family and relationship mediation starting April 8. A Better Way Mediation, 111 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. D202B, specializes in family and divorce mediation to help individuals settle issues outside the courtroom. Steele has more than 20 years of experience with mediation and negotiation services in the public and private sector. 512-323-0977