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From coffee in the morning to a Persian dinner by evening, check out these businesses that are now open, coming soon or in the news in North Austin.
Now open
Gevity
A membership to the wellness-focused coworking space and social club provides access to an open-plan workspace, gym, yoga and wellness studio, recovery lounge and cafe.
Sauna House
The Nordic spa provides contrast therapy in which patrons enter a wood-fired sauna followed by a cold plunge. Memberships and drop-in appointments are available.
Roya
A new Persian restaurant from Amir Hajimaleki—chef and owner of District Kitchen and Cocktails, Oasthouse Kitchen and Bar, Keepers Coastal Kitchen, and Daisy Lounge—is now offering dishes that Hajimaleki has been serving at exclusive pop-up dinners across Austin since 2018.
Coming soon
Merit Coffee
Merit Coffee will open its fourth Austin coffee shop at Mueller. The business serves coffee and cold brew alongside hot and iced espresso and tea beverages like lattes, cappuccinos and matcha lattes. Current specialty drinks include the bourbon cream cold foam, strawberry cheesecake cold foam and cereal milk cold brew.
Kinsho
Nick Ford and Wade McElroy of Rocco’s Italian will open a neighborhood sushi bar off Rainey Street, the first-ever dedicated sushi restaurant on the street. Kinsho will offer an a la carte menu, as well as an omakase option.
Jo's Coffee
The local coffee shop will open its newest location in the Procure Tower in downtown Austin. Jo's was founded in 1999 and offers its own blend of La Colombe Coffee.
Laura Rathe Fine Art Gallery
The contemporary art gallery, with locations in Houston and Dallas, will open in downtown Austin. The gallery is owned by Laura Rathe, while Nicole Donaldson will serve as the director and Dawn Ohmer as associate director.
HIT Athletic Wellness Center
HIT Athletic will open a wellness center offering cryotherapy, red light therapy and body composition scanners.
Tiny Grocer
The local specialty grocery store from Steph Steele will open its third location in East Austin, replacing what was once Longhorn Meat Market. To honor the previous business, this new location will focus on meats, offer barbecue and bake bread in-house.
What's next
Permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Allday Pizza
Allday Pizza is planning to open a third location in Northwest Austin, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The pizza shop sells classic slices like cheese and pepperoni and features house specials like the Sweet Sausage, made with ricotta cheese and drizzled with Calabrian honey. Wine, beer and cocktails are also available.
In the news
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Austin
The hotel will begin undergoing a renovation in February of its reception, guest waiting and breakfast areas, as well as its pool. Renovations are expected to be complete by April.
St. David’s Emergency Center
St. David's HealthCare acquired ownership of six Austin Emergency Center locations Feb. 1, including a center at Mueller. The new centers are staffed with nurses trained in emergency care and board-certified, St. David’s-affiliated physicians.
Spa Luxe
The spa came under the ownership of new owners Tori and Brittany Clark. With locations in Austin and Georgetown, the spa provides massages, facials, waxing, and lash and nail services. Available med spa treatments include skin rejuvenation, fillers and injectables as well as laser therapy.
