Restaurants, a day care center and a new spa are just a few of the options now open in the Lake Travis-Westlake area this fall.

This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

Farmand’s Family Kitchen

The new restaurant offers a family-friendly dining experience featuring salads, burgers and sandwiches as well as cocktails, beer and wine. A patio and outdoor playground are also available.Bonfire Yoga


The studio provides instruction in power vinyasa classes—a fast-paced yoga style aimed at increasing strength through challenging workouts, owner Bonnie Palmer said. The studio offers a variety of classes for all levels of experience.Highway 71 Brewing

The new brewery, owned by Kevin and Staci Caputo and Les and Shannon Butler, offers craft beers, handcrafted mocktails and nitro brew coffee. The new location also includes indoor pickleball and golf simulators.Empower Kidz Drop-in

The child care center is open to children from 6 weeks to 10 years of age, and offers hourly drop-in care with activities, crafts and separate spaces for age-appropriate play, according to the business’s website.Transform Austin Med Spa

Led by Medical Director Dr. John Thoppil, the med spa offers a variety of medical aesthetic treatments and personalized wellness services. These include chemical peels, micro-needling, acne therapy, laser treatments, and facial and neck contouring.Peaches Coffee


Co-owned by Molly Gaffney, the business offers a range of coffee drinks and small bites including breakfast tacos and gluten free pastries provided by Maaribu.goGlow

The business opened its first Central Texas location in Westlake. Owned by Ramya Kumaraswamy and Kunal Vanjara, the location offers custom airbrush spray tans inside of walk-in booths.Hawaii Fluid Art

The art studio offers art classes for adults and children alike, with instruction on fluid art, glass painting and resin art. The studio is located in the Hill Country Galleria, next to Panera Bread.Office Relief

Owned locally by Brian Vest and Eric Johnson, the business in the Cherry Peak Office Park will provide office furniture such as chairs, sit-stand workstations and desktop accessories to businesses and individuals.Bee Cave Basket Co


The business based in the Bee Cave area offers curated gift baskets for various occasions, such as new baby celebrations, housewarmings, holidays and more. Owned by Mallory Buxie, pickup and delivery is available in Bee Cave, Lakeway, Westlake, Spicewood and Dripping Springs.Coming soon

Musicologie

Owned by Jeff and Kelli Franco, the new music studio will offer four comprehensive music lesson programs for all ages and abilities.What’s next

Permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation


Peace Family Housing

Peace Lutheran Church is partnering with Foundation for the Homeless, HomeAid Austin and more to provide transitional housing for families in the Austin area. The project is expected to begin construction Sept. 1 and conclude in April 2026. Project partners hope to house around 16-36 families per year.Relocations

Sound Sanctuary Austin

Locally owned by West Lake Hills resident Glenn Mierendorf, the business curates and installs high-fidelity audio systems, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables and streamers. Following the relocation from North Austin, the Hill Country Galleria site offers a showroom with private demos and consultations.In the news


512Financial

The Westlake-based business services firm acquired HireBetter, a company recruiting firm, this fall. With the change, 512Financial is adding executive recruiting and strategic talent planning to its list of services, according to a news release. 512Financial also acquired AustinPeopleWorks earlier this year.Texas Regional Bank

The Texas bank is celebrating its 15th year in business. Established in May 2010, the bank with more than 30 locations around Texas offers financial services, including personal banking, mortgages, wealth management and insurance.Venturi Private Wealth

A private wealth management firm and family office is celebrating its 10th anniversary Aug. 14. Located near Davenport Village, Venturi Private Wealth serves high-net-worth families, business owners and corporate leaders.PEP

Three Westlake High School graduates have launched a new energy drink named PEP with all-natural ingredients, vitamins and added probiotics. Connor, Kyle and Luke Beasley are the brothers behind the business, which is expanding into brick-and-mortar shops like F45 in Westlake. Purchases can also be made online.