1. Sidecar, the basement bar located in the Prince Solms Inn at 295 E. San Antonio St., Ste. 201, New Braunfels, opened two newly constructed seating options in October. Its “snug rooms” are converted parlor rooms on the inn’s first floor designed to accommodate small groups in a more private setting. Customers can reserve one or both rooms. Each room includes a minimum spend of $200-$500, depending on the reservation. 830-255-7432. www.sidecarnb.com
2. A new McDonald’s is currently under construction at 304 FM 306, New Braunfels. The fast-food chain has over 37,000 locations around the world, including four in New Braunfels. 830-620-0008. www.mcdonalds.com
3. Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open a new location soon at 2180 SH 46, New Braunfels. The chain restaurant offers smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and quesadillas. 770-821-1900. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
4. Skin Unlimited relocated to 790 Generations Drive, Ste. 200, New Braunfels, this summer. Formerly located at 2115 Stephen’s Place, Ste. 800, New Braunfels, the locally owned surgical and aesthetic dermatology office offers skincare, Botox, wrinkle treatments and more. The new office was originally planned to open in March, but that was delayed until June 1. 830-214-7060. www.skinunlimitedmd.com
5. Cakes Couture opened its first brick-and-mortar location Oct. 23, 2019, at 2031 Central Plaza, Ste. 105, New Braunfels. The family-owned bakery offers scratch-made cakes, breakfast pastries and other confections as well as baking and decorating classes for all ages. 830-327-1182. www.cakescouturenb.com
