Downtown Round Rock will welcome a familiar face in a new space as Palermo Pasta House relocates and expands its restaurant. Read on to learn more about its relocation and two other area business updates.

Relocation/expansion: Palermo Pasta House

Palermo Pasta House will relocate in downtown Round Rock to its new location at 121 E. Main St., Round Rock, co-owner Maria-Elena Giner confirmed in an email. The restaurant will temporarily close its current location at 112 E. Main St., Round Rock, on Dec. 20 and will reopen at its new one in February 2021. Its upcoming location will include a larger dining area, an outdoor patio, booths made to meet COVID-19 safety requirements and a pasta production area where customers can purchase freshly made pasta. Palermo Pasta House is a family-owned restaurant that specializes in artisanal pizza and pasta, in addition to vegetarian and vegan options. 512-369-3952. www.palermopastahouse.com

New ownership: Dauren Asrymbetov Agency - Horace Mann Insurance

Dauren Asrymbetov took over ownership of Pflugerville's Horace Mann office from previous owner John Ryan on Oct. 1. Asrymbetov runs a multiple-line insurance agency that includes home, auto and life insurance, along with retirement planning services. The agency primarily works with school employees in Pflugerville. 512-990-0810. www.facebook.com/asrymbetovagencyhoracemanninsurance


Now open: Pflugerville Nutrition

Pflugerville Nutrition opened Nov. 21 at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 304, Pflugerville, co-owner Denise Stokes confirmed in an email. Pflugerville Nutrition is a smoothie and juice cafe that offers nutritional shakes, energy teas and coffees. 512-202-3213. www.facebook.com/pflugervillenutrition