Leander and Cedar Park gained several new options for dining, shopping and exercise. Here is a roundup of some recent business news in the region.

Now open

1. The All Good

The new neighborhood bar offers more than 20 beer and wine varieties on tap, many from local Austin breweries. The bar will also serve 10 signature cocktails, including the Mex-spresso Martinez—made with Dulce Vida Tequila, cold brew nitro coffee, simple syrup and Cantera Negra Café. In addition to a full drink menu, JABS food truck will also provide smashburgers.2. Aroma Leander

The Round Rock-based eatery expanded into Leander. The restaurant serves South Asian favorites out of food trucks in an outdoor setting.3. Black Swan Yoga


The yoga studio expanded to Cedar Park with a new space. Black Swan first opened in 2009, according to Cedar Park grand opening coordinator Tiffany Asha. The company now has locations in Texas, Arizona and Colorado.4. Crust Pizza Co.

Established in 2011, Crust now has dozens of locations throughout Texas and Louisiana. The franchise sells Chicago-style thin-crust pizzas in addition to a wide range of starters, salads, pastas and desserts.
Crust Pizza Co. is now serving Chicago-style pizza in Leander's Southbrook Station. (Courtesy Crust Pizza Co.)
Crust Pizza Co. is now serving Chicago-style pizza in Leander's Southbrook Station. (Courtesy Crust Pizza Co.)


5. Lava Leander Cafe & Hookah Lounge

The establishment offers a variety of flavored tobaccos that can be smoked on the premises from a range of hookah pipes. The facility will also offer a full restaurant and coffee bar, featuring a variety of small plates and specialty coffee. In addition to general seating, the lounge offers special VIP seating that can be reserved on the company’s website.6. McAlister’s Deli


The nationwide sandwich chain offers a range of sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and its signature Giant Spud baked potatoes.7. Shipley Do-Nuts

The Texas-born donut shop serves donuts, kolaches and breakfast sandwiches in addition to a selection of iced and hot beverages.
Shipley Do-Nuts is slated to open a third location in McKinney in 2025. (Courtesy Shipley Do-Nuts)
Shipley Do-Nuts opened in Leander in September. (Courtesy Shipley Do-Nuts)


8. Simply Pho House

The restaurant specializes in pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. Simply Pho also offers a range of vermicelli noodle dishes, fried rice and Chinese favorites like General Tso’s chicken.9. TacoDeli


The restaurant is known for breakfast tacos like The Otto, made with organic refried black beans, double bacon, avocado and jack cheese; and lunch offerings like the Cowboy, which includes dry-rubbed beef tenderloin, grilled corn, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, guacamole and queso fresco.10 Veranda Bar and Restaurant

The restaurant offers a variety of classic Indian staples, including curries, naan, tandoori-baked specialities and a range of vegetarian fare.Coming soon

11. Chuy's

The new location for the Tex-Mex franchise is slated to be built near the Bar W Marketplace shopping center. Construction on the building is expected to begin in December and last until July. The Chuy's menu features a mix of enchiladas, tacos and burritos as well as appetizers, specialty sauces and margaritas.12. Texas Roadhouse


The nationwide chain, founded in 1993, has more than 700 locations worldwide, and is best known for its steaks, ribs, burgers, fried chicken and made-from-scratch sides.
Texas Roadhouse is aiming to open its latest franchise in Leander by the end of November. (Courtesy Texas Roadhouse)
Texas Roadhouse is aiming to open its latest franchise in Leander by the end of November. (Courtesy Texas Roadhouse)


Relocations

13. Jaida’s Clayworks


Jaida Simental, pottery teacher and the owner of Jaida’s Clayworks, will be moving to a new studio space in January. Artist Abraham Christian Brown will join Simental at the new 2,000-square-foot space, offering advanced realism, portfolio preparation and art theory instruction.In the news


14. CB Hardware

The hardware store celebrated its 25th anniversary in Leander on Sept. 25. The wholesale hardware supplier was founded by Charles Batts and his son, Chuck, in 2000.15. Smokey Mo’s Texas BBQ

The Texas barbecue chain is celebrating 25 years. Smokey Mo’s was founded in Cedar Park in 2000 by Morris “Mo” and Lisa Melchor and now has 21 locations throughout Texas. The restaurant is known for its ribs, brisket, sausages and pork-belly burnt ends, in addition to a wide range of sides, from mac and cheese to potato salad.
Smokey Mo's celebrates its 25th anniversary of serving authentic Texas barbecue this year. (Courtesy Smokey Mo's)
Smokey Mo's celebrates its 25th anniversary of serving authentic Texas barbecue this year. (Courtesy Smokey Mo's)


Texas Regional Healthcare Training Center

The center will have been training healthcare professionals for a year come Nov. 4. The hybrid nurse aid certification training program comprises online instruction and in-person practice. The 100-hour course, broken into 60 hours of lecture and 40 hours of externship, prepares students to take a certification exam with the state. Locally-owned by Richard and Andrea Graham, the three week program provides an expedited alternative to longer courses and offers monthly enrollment.