NOW OPEN
After earning a following in Cancun, Mexico, Blue Gecko arrived in Austin in the spring and is now serving tacos, quesadillas and more from a food truck park in the Four Points area at 6911 RM 620, Austin. Also on the menu are craft beer and wine. www.bluegecko.com
BoxLunch opened Aug. 27 in Barton Creek Square at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. The shop offers a curated collection of pop culture-themed merchandise for adults and children including Disney, Marvel and Harry Potter-themed collectibles, clothing and accessories. With every $10 spent, Box Lunch supports Feeding America, which provides meals to those in need. www.boxlunch.com
Dentists of Barton Creek opened in June at 2700 Barton Creek Blvd., Ste. 110, Austin. The practice offers a range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including routine dental cleanings, veneers, whitening, Invisalign and oral surgeries. 737-203-9006. www.dentistsofbartoncreek.com
Earthbound Trading Co. , a store for home decor, clothing and gifts, opened Aug. 13 at the Barton Creek Square shopping mall, 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. Since starting in 1994 as a rock and mineral shop, the store now has dozens of U.S. locations, including one at Lakeline Mall. www.earthboundtrading.com
Seafood restaurant El Coco Pirata opened in late May at 8300 N. RM 620, Ste. M100, Austin. El Coco Pirata serves classic Sinaloan seafood dishes alongside sushi, cold seafood dishes and signature cocktails in a vibrant restaurant experience with mariachi bands and other live music. 512-717-4860. www.elcocopirata.com
Mental health provider Heading Health opened July 22 in west Travis County at 3001 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 220, Rollingwood. The clinic provides services for those seeking to address anxiety, depression and mood issues. Treatment options include teletherapy and medications with the idea of reducing the stigma associated with mental health and associated treatments. 512-777-2591. www.headinghealth.com
Austin-based bakery Tiny Pies opened a pop-up location in August at 2125 Lohmans Crossing, Ste. 402, Lakeway, according to an Aug. 12 press release. The family-owned bakery opened in 2011 to offer sweet and savory tiny pies, pot pies, full-sized pies and more, all made from scratch daily. The Lakeway location will remain open until the end of the year. Tiny Pies operates three other locations, including one in West Lake Hills. www.tinypies.com
COMING SOON
Label Society will open a second location in the fall of 2021 on the lower level of Barton Creek Square at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. The shop sells authentic luxury preowned items from designers such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel. Label Society also has a Hill Country Galleria location, which opened in 2020. 512-599-4141. www.labelsociety.com
