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Eastern European market reopens in new location in North Austin
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Borderless European Market reopened Nov. 23 in its new location at 2121 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 113, Austin. Owners Taras Klitchyk and Tatiana Bogdanovych plan to offer more European products, wine and beer in the larger location. The store, previously located at 1934 Rutland Drive, Ste. 500, Austin, has products from Eastern European countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Hungary. 512-358-1606. www.bemaustin.com
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