From fitness to tacos: 8 business updates to explore in east Austin

After operating for four years as a pop-up studio, Fitcidence is now open in Austin. The studio offers fitness classes that combine dance with cardio, strength and more. Every workout at the studio is based on the beat of the music played.

• Opened Jan. 1
• 2921 E. 17th St., Austin
• www.fitcidence.com

After 12 years of serving barbecue from a food trailer, Micklethwait Barbecue moved into a brick-and-mortar. Founded by Tom Micklethwait, the menu offers a variety of Texas barbecue, and was awarded with a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide in late 2024.

• Opened Jan. 3
• 4602 Tanney St., Austin
• www.craftmeatsaustin.com

Bathe Austin

A new bath house is being brought to Austin by co-founders Danyl and Lisa Magick. The two-story bath house and spa will feature a dry sauna, salt cave, steam room, sound lounge and more.

• Opening in the fall
• 2922 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin
• www.batheaustin.com

Replacing the former Salt & Time Butcher Shop and Restaurant, Radius will continue to offer locally sourced products. The grocer will source food from some of the same farms Salt & Time did previously, but will not include a restaurant in-store. Instead, Radius will also offer produce, grains, eggs, cheeses and seafood.

• Opening in February
• 1912 E. Seventh St., Austin
• www.eatradius.com

An off-leash neighborhood dog park in east Austin, BARk House Social will house a dog park, cafe and bar. The private dog park and social club offers luxury amenities for patrons via membership, starting at $45 a month.

• Opening in April
• 5022 E. Ceasar Chavez St., Austin
• www.barkhouseatx.com

F45 Training

Plans have stalled for a training facility in east Austin offering high-intensity 45-minute workouts. According to a spokesperson for the company, the construction has been delayed due to city requirements. At this time, there is not a timeline for opening the east location; however, the fitness program has other locations in central and south Austin.

• 400 Comal St., Austin
• www.f45training.com

The Lost Well

Billed as “the friendliest bar you’ve ever been too scared to walk into,” Austin’s iconic rock 'n' roll and metal venue closed its doors this fall after 11 years in business. The closure followed the landlord’s decision not to renew the lease as the property was being sold, according to an employee's social media post. The venue’s team has since launched an online merch shop and is actively searching for a new location.

• Closed in October
• 2421 Webberville Road, Austin
• Instagram: @thelostwell