The following noncomprehensive list is a roundup of Impacts included in Community Impact Newspaper 's March print edition.
Now open
1. Mama Betty’s Tex-Mex y Cantina began operating its Northwest Austin restaurant March 23 with reservation-only service. Co-owner Jason Carrier previously told Community Impact Newspaper that the Tex-Mex menu is inspired by his childhood and young adult life eating and working at Ninfa’s, his mother’s Houston restaurant. The restaurant replaces the now-closed Morelia Mexican Grill at 9900 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 220, Austin. www.meencantamamabettys.com
2. Cure Bakery & Coffee began serving customers at its Northwest Austin location March 9, owner Sam Bayizitlioglu said. Bayizitlioglu said the business makes all of its bakery goods, including scones, cakes, baklava, tiramisu, cheesecakes and Key lime pie, among others, in house. Located at 13642 N. US 183, Ste. 340, Austin, Cure Bakery & Coffee serves espresso coffee drinks, sourced from a local vendor, as well as Turkish coffee. The business’s speciality drinks are its chocolate-based coffees, which use homemade chocolate, Bayizitlioglu said. 737-256-9983 www.facebook.com/curebakerycoffee
3. Rumaan Mediterranean Cuisine opened Feb. 9 at Lakeline Mall in Northwest Austin. The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean dishes, such as chicken shawarma, beef kebab, soups, salads, appetizers and more. Rumaan Mediterranean Cuisine is at 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Ste. F18, Cedar Park. 512-551-3500. www.rumaancuisine.com
4. Samantha Kool, an oncology-certified esthetician, opened a new location of Sava Face and Body, her oncology-focused skin care business, in early 2022 at 1306 W. Anderson Lane, Austin. She also operates out of the Cancer Rehab and Integrative Medicine offices on Spicewood Springs Road. Kool offers gentle, oncology-safe skin care products and services. 512-608-7760. www.savafaceandbody.com
5. Westlake Dermatology began seeing patients in its new location at Domain Northside on March 8. The practice—at 11801 Domain Blvd., Ste. 120, Austin—is staffed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Lindsey Hunter-Ellul and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Amy Bekanich. With more than a dozen locations in the Greater Austin area, Westlake Dermatology offers comprehensive medical dermatology treatments as well as Botox, fillers and other cosmetic services. 512-649-1004. www.westlakedermatology.com
6. Gucci opened its first Austin-area boutique at The Domain on March 4. The 5,000-square-foot store—at 11601 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 105, Austin—carries a variety of merchandise, including men’s and women’s shoes, handbags, leather goods, jewelry, watches, glasses and fragrances. This is the Italian fashion house’s fifth store in Texas. 512-651-7700. www.gucci.com
7. DHL Express opened a mobile pop-up store in The Arboretum shopping center at 10000 Research Blvd., Austin. The 2,200-cubic-foot mobile DHL ServicePoint offers shipment options for customers in response to Austin’s growing population and increased demand from the local technology and e-commerce sectors. The store opened Feb. 14 and will be at The Arboretum for at least the next six months, according to a release. DHL Express also has a service center facility at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. www.dhl.com
Coming soon
8. Rocket Coffee ATX, a local coffee and pastry shop, is preparing to open at 8701 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 2127, Austin, in mid-April, according to owner Sami Alasi. Located at the shopping center in front of the Artisan Luxury Apartment Homes, the business will sell a variety of traditional coffee beverages, including hot and iced coffees, espresso, iced and brewed teas, and noncaffeinated blended drinks. 512-551-2655
9. Chi’Lantro, a Korean and Mexican fusion-inspired barbecue restaurant, is planning to open this fall at 12129 N. RM 620, Austin. The restaurant, which claims to have the original kimchi fries, serves bowls with a base, protein, vegetables, toppings and sauce. Chi’Lantro has seven other Austin-area locations and is planning one more in South Austin as well as a Houston expansion. 512-800-9098. www.chilantrobbq.com
10. Knockout Wear, a Western and lifestyle store, is opening at Lakeline Mall in Northwest Austin. The Odessa-based company offers brands such as Oakley, Ray-Ban, Ariat, G-Shock, Rock Revival, American Fighter, Hurley, Under Armour and more, according to the company. The store is expected to open in April, and the company will also open a store at Barton Creek Square in Southwest Austin. Knockout Wear will be at 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Space C05, Cedar Park. https://kowear.com
11. Goldfish Swim School will open its first Central Texas location at 8038 Mesa Drive, Austin, on June 7. The business offers swimming lessons to children ages 4 months to 12 years. The Northwest Hills location will feature an indoor, heated pool; a 4-1 student-to-teacher ratio; and amenities such as hair and swimsuit dryers as well as private changing rooms. Goldfish Swim School also offers swim team, family swim time and private parties. Preregistration is available online. 737-232-4996. www.goldfishswimschool.com/northwest-hills
