NOW OPEN
The private membership organization 52 Social Club opened Jan. 20. Members of 52social have 24/7 access to poker and a concierge and hosting service. Adjacent to 52social is the 52 Eatery & Bar, which offers a full restaurant and cocktail service. 512-432-5002. www.52socialclub.com
Affinity Brows Microartistry opened Jan. 11 at 2251 Double Creek Drive, Ste. 602, Round Rock. The permanent makeup and skin care studio offers eyebrow microblading, powder and ombre brows, lip blushing, fibroblast plasma treatments and handcrafted natural skin care. 512-436-8334. www.affinitybrowspmu.com
AusTx Liquor opened Dec. 11 in Round Rock at 1208 N. I-35, Ste. 700, in the Round Rock West Shopping Mall. The liquor store carries a comprehensive selection of wine, beer, liquor and spirits. 512-651-6589. www.austxliquor.com
Buff City Soap held a grand opening for its first Round Rock location at 210 University Blvd., Ste. 160, on Jan. 27. The business offers plant-based, small-batch handmade soap as well as laundry and bath items. 512-843-4100. www.buffcitysoap.com
The second phase of an office park owned by North Forest Office Space at 2631 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock, is expected to be completed by fall 2022, according to a representative for the company. The development will be adjacent to another office park owned by North Forest, Gattis School Commons. 512-515-1553. www.northforest.com
Haute Boutique and Mercantile on Main held a grand reopening under one roof at 503 E. Main St., Round Rock, on Feb. 12. Owner Amy Kerley said the businesses offer apparel, home goods and city of Round Rock-branded items. 512-716-0800. www.hautellc.com
Mama Hono Tropical Spices, Foods & Beverages opened in mid-January at 1201 S. I-35, Ste. 306, Round Rock. The specialized grocer offers Afro-tropical and Caribbean beverages as well as beauty items, meat, seafood and produce typical of those regions. 512-394-6225. www.mamahono.com
P. Terry's Burger Stand opened its first Round Rock location Jan. 31. The burger chain announced plans for a Round Rock location at 2201 I-35 in September. Founded locally in Austin in 2005, the restaurant chain offers burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes and dog treats to its customers and their furry friends. 737-268-3684. www.pterrys.com
A Tesla service center is expected to be operational in Round Rock by March, according to city staff. Located at 3500 Wadley Place, the facility will facilitate auto sales and service for Tesla vehicles. Tesla representatives did not respond to requests for comment about the facility, but a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing states the estimated renovation cost of the 40,344-square-foot facility was $1,026,000. www.tesla.com
Tiny Aquatics opened Nov. 28 at 2000 S. I-35, Ste. L1, Round Rock, after moving from its first location on Sam Bass Road in September. The aquatic pet retailer carries fish, plants and related products, including shrimp, snails, rocks, moss and hardware for aquatic hobbyists. 512-629-9294. www.tinyaquatics.com
National electronics repair chain uBreakiFix by Asurion opened a Round Rock location at 2711 La Frontera Blvd., Ste. 230, on Feb. 1, according to a release from the company. The shop offers same-day repairs for many devices, including phones, tablets, computers and gaming consoles. 737-738-5750. www.ubreakifix.com
COMING SOON
A Bar Louie location under construction alongside the Embassy Suites by Hilton at 270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock should open in mid-March, according to a company representative. The gastropub's menu includes burgers, pasta, seafood, cocktails and beer. The first Bar Louie opened in Addison, Texas, in 1990. www.barlouie.com
A second location of Hutto-based barbershop Thig's Diamond Kutz will open in Round Rock on March 15, according to owner William Thigpen. The new location will be at 302 W. Main St., Ste. 102, Round Rock. 512-210-2456. Search Thig’s Diamond Kutz on Facebook.
