From new Tex-Mex to 20-year anniversaries, here are 17 of the latest business updates local to the Lake Travis-Westlake area.

Coming soon

The Austin Epicure Westlake

After four years of providing charcuterie boards, desserts, party food and more through its online business format, the new store is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location in West Lake Hills. Owner Marissa Mireur said the future store will have grab-and-go counter service, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner take-home meals seven days a week alongside charcuterie boards, desserts, salads, beer and wine.Oz. Tap House

The family-friendly beer garden and restaurant will bring its craft brews and local fare to Bee Cave. On top of offering around 40 craft beers, ciders, cocktails and wine taps, the menu will include burgers, charcuterie, chopped salads and more. The new spot will include indoor and outdoor seating with a playscape, game nights, live music and community events.Day Maker


From the team behind Jack Allen’s Kitchen and Salt Traders Coastal Cooking, Jack Gilmore and Tom Kamm announced their new breakfast and brunch concept. The menu will include traditional brunch items, such as eggs benedict and omelets, while also catering to the fun-loving Austin ambiance with a hangover-slaying Breakfast Burger and Big Belly Pastrami Sandwich.Now open

Pulse ATX

The athletic apparel store carries popular brands such as Hoka, On, Brooks, Altra, Asics and more.Alloy Personal Training - Bull Creek

The national fitness franchise offers training in small groups with assistance tailored to each individual's needs. The new Bull Creek location is owned by husband and wife Walter Sherwood and Raquel Hernandez.Eco Estate Jewelry


The estate jewelry store opened its second location at the HIll Country Galleria in Bee Cave. Customers can buy, consign or trade watches and fine jewelry.Black Rock Coffee Bar

The boutique coffee shop chain opened a new 2,000-square-foot store featuring space for customers to work, socialize and relax. Black Rock Coffee Bar serves roasted coffees, smoothies, teas and energy drinks.Dirty Dough Bee Cave

The bakery franchise specializes in stuffed cookies, with a rotating menu of weekly flavors and a standing menu of classic flavors, for delivery, pickup and purchase in-store.Spa Sway

The Austin-based boutique spa was founded in 2014 by Rei Leigh Harmer and offers massage, facials and a variety of medical grade services, including injectables, laser treatment and body contouring. The 3,000-square-foot space features eight treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, locker rooms and a retail space.
  • Opened Sept. 12
  • 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. E-500, Austin
  • www.spasway.com
Fajita Pete’s


The eatery offers different types of fajitas, including chicken, carnitas, veggies, beef and shrimp. Fajita Pete’s menu also has homemade sides, tortillas, queso and margaritas. The chain, which has multiple locations throughout Texas, originated in Houston in 2002.Los Pinos

The Mexican restaurant opened a to-go only counter next to the Chevron gas station. This is the second location for the eatery based in Hudson Bend.Spa Eves

The new spa is located in the Randall's shopping center in Steiner Ranch. The facility specializes in Kungfu-Thai deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, scalp waterfall massage and Gua-sha facial treatments.Anniversary

NOLA Kitchen


Private chef Mike Thompson will celebrate 15 years of cooking in November. The kitchen provides in-home, private chef services for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday events and vacation rental guest services, as well as private Hill Country libation tours.FastFrame & The Westlake Gallery

The custom picture frame shop will celebrate its 25th year in business with a ribbon-cutting on Nov.12.Hill Country Alliance

The nonprofit organization based in Dripping Springs celebrated its 20-year anniversary in September. The alliance covers a 17-county region, providing resources and support to neighbors, landowners, local leaders, and partners across the region grappling with the environmental effects of growth.In the news

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School


The private school celebrated the groundbreaking and blessing of the foundation of its new Athletic Complex and Student Center on Aug. 30. The ceremony took place at the St. Andrew’s Southwest Parkway campus, which is the site of the new facilities.JCrew

The international clothing store chain is coming to the Hill Country Galleria, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Per the filing, construction will wrap up in March. The store carries men’s and women’s clothing, swimwear, cashmere and more, according to its website.