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After closing its dining room in March 2020, bakery and coffee shop Baked ‘n Sconed reopened for dining in, in mid-June, according to owner Tiffany Anders. Located at 143 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 100, Hutto, Baked ‘n Sconed serves an array of coffees, teas, fresh baked goods and lunch dishes. 512-222-5200. https://bakednsconed.com
Food truck Kona’s TX BBQ opened Aug. 4 at 209 Farley St., Hutto. The menu at Kona's has a selection of Texas-style smoked meats and sandwiches. Owner Shawn Warbiana said Kona’s fills the spot formerly occupied by Pustka Family Barbeque, which moved to Temple in early July. Warbiana said Kona’s also caters events including parties and weddings. 512-818-6580. Facebook: Kona's TX BBQ
A Mattress Firm opened July 6 at 722 Hwy. 79, Ste. 150, Hutto. Mattress Firm is a national retail chain that specializes in mattresses, bedding and bedroom furniture as well as bed frames and other accessories. 737-279-7474. www.mattressfirm.com
Mexican restaurant Pollos Asados El Norteno opened a second brick-and-mortar location at 133 E. Front St., Ste. 500, Hutto, in late July. The menu includes gorditas, tortas and its signature roasted chicken. Pollos Asados El Norteno started as a food truck but has since opened restaurants in Austin and now Hutto. 512-642-6180. www.pollosasadoselnorteno.com
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened July 25 at 326 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 120, Hutto. The Georgia-based chain has a menu that includes smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and salads. Tropical Smoothie Cafe has more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. 512-846-4008. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
