Read the latest business and community news from Central Texas.
Northwest Austin
Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls set to debut first storefront in The Domain later this spring
Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls will open its first storefront May 29 in the North Austin shopping center at 10910 Domain Drive, Ste. 106, Austin.
Georgetown
9 Asian-owned eateries to support in Georgetown
After a year of being unjustly blamed and scapegoated for the coronavirus pandemic, Asian Americans are facing a rise in hate crimes, and Asian-owned business are facing a decline in patronage.
Local business owners said one way to support the Asian American community is by visiting Asian-owned restaurants in the area.
New Hard Count restaurant slated to open March 29 in Georgetown
Hard Count restaurant plans to open in Georgetown on March 29 at The Summit at Rivery Park. Hard Count, which has the same owners as 2020 Market Scratch Kitchen and Bar, is an elevated sports bar with more of an emphasis on nightlife.
Lake Travis-Westlake
Texas Beef Traders opens in Lakeway offering customers a ranch-to-table experience
Texas Beef Traders opened March 16 in Lakeway Town Center at 2127 Lohmans Crossing Road, Ste. 310, Lakeway, offering customers a ranch-to-table experience. The family-owned shop sells locally sourced, high-quality beef products hand selected by nearby Hill Country ranchers.
New boutique selling sustainable fashion opens at Hill Country Galleria
Gather & Co. offers clothing, accessories, home goods and other products from local markets with a mission to promote sustainability and support the local community, according to a media release from the galleria.
Central Austin
Five new restaurants coming to East Austin
Five new businesses are bringing menus to Austin's east side.
San Marcos-Buda-Kyle
Kyle's Veterans Drive, formerly Rebel Drive, will get new signage by Memorial Day
The recently dubbed Veterans Drive in Kyle—the result of a renaming effort from its former handle, Rebel Drive, that took several months of planning and working with residents—is on its way to getting new signage.
AquaBrew Brewery & Beer Garden sets up shop at former Hops & Grain location in San Marcos
AquaBrew Brewery & Beer Garden, which celebrated five years in business March 16, has relocated to 110 E. MLK Drive, Ste. 130, San Marcos, at the former Hops & Grain location. AquaBrew moved into the new location March 5, and it will offer up to 25 different beers and continue to release new styles.
Dripping Springs-based cleaning company Cabana Clean to expand services to Buda, Kyle, San Marcos
Cabana Clean, located at 100 Commons Road, Ste. 11, Dripping Springs, on April 1 will expand its services to Buda, Kyle and San Marcos. Services offered include a high-quality single-service, weekly, biweekly or monthly residential cleaning.
Southwest Austin
Gabriela’s Mexican restaurant will open in South Austin later this month
Gabriela’s Group, a local restaurant and bar management company, will open a South Austin restaurant March 28, according to a March 19 news release.
Two new coffee options coming soon to Southwest Austin
Two new coffee options, EDG Coffee and Dutch Bros Coffee, are heading to Southwest Austin.
Ali Linan, Brian Rash, Amy Rae Dadamo, Nicholas Cicale and Olivia Aldridge contributed to this report.
