Mattenga’s Pizzeria opened its first New Braunfels location at 2180 W. Hwy. 46, Ste. 107, in January. The eatery operates two locations in San Antonio and Schertz and began serving homemade pizza in 2014. Menu items include the Texas Brisket Pizza, pizza rolls, wings and more. www.mattengas.com
Elevated Eye Care opened a new optometry practice at 1750 E. Common St., Ste. 1201, New Braunfels, in early December. Dr. Jennifer Blaschke and her sister, Dr. Kymber Blaschke, will offer eye care for children and adults including vision therapy, specialty contact lenses and full-service optical care. 830-221-9358. www.elevatedeyecaretx.com
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is expected to open a New Braunfels location at 156 Hwy. 46, Ste. 200, in early February. The restaurant has over 200 locations around the world and specializes in Hawaiian food, which is a mix of recipes from several international cuisines. 442-222-1393. www.hawaiianbarbecue.com
An assisted stretching studio called StretchLab is anticipated to open at 2720 Loop 337, Ste. 103, New Braunfels, in spring 2022. StretchLab operates facilities throughout the country that offer customized stretch routines aimed at increasing flexibility and mobility and decreasing pain. 830-455-4614. www.stretchlab.com
Cakes Couture closed its 2031 Central Plaza, Ste. 107, New Braunfels, location Dec. 30 due to rising rent prices, according to owner Rhonda Hollon. The business will continue to make custom wedding cakes to order. 830-837-0120. www.cakescouturenb.com
