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Among the businesses coming soon to Cedar Park and Leander are La Dosis, a coffee, tacos and cocktails restaurant; The Sensory Club, an inclusive space for people with disabilities; and another drive-thru Scooter's Coffee location.
Read more about these businesses and others that recently opened, are coming soon, closed or are celebrating a milestone.
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1. Tandoor by Kababeque
The new Pakistani and North Indian restaurant opened with a limited menu, including barbecue, curry, biryani, naan and vegetarian options. Popular menu items are the chicken biryani, chicken karahi and mixed grilled barbecue platter, owner Gohar Tareen said.
The Texas-based Japanese restaurant is known for its variety of sushi and tempura rolls as well as its hibachi experience with steak, seafood, noodle and rice dishes.
The new Christian preschool provides full-time care for infants through prekindergarten students up to age 5. The school focuses on science, technology, engineering and math curriculum and programming. The business also serves children ages 1-12 through its Kinectory Klub.
Owned and led by Dr. Ibrahim Mansour, Sarah Files and Samantha Williamson, the med spa offers neurotoxin and Botox injections, fillers, skin resurfacing treatments, and other wellness services.
The clinic offers mental health counseling for adults of all ages, and begins seeing children as early as age 4, owner Mia Sultanik said. The business treats mental health diagnoses, including neurodiversity, trauma, depression and anxiety, and gained a certified yoga and meditation specialist in late July.
The New Hope branch features a living-room layout with seating and private consultation areas for members to receive personal financial assistance. The branch also offers a drive-thru and walk-up ATM that is open 24/7 as well as a coin-counting machine.
The business provides residential and commercial electrical services, electrical panel upgrades, lighting installations and related repairs. The mobile business is led by founders Thomas Smith, Chris Thomas and Israel Filio, and serves the Cedar Park and Leander areas.
Owner Bonnie Huggins recently opened the remote business, which offers full-service bookkeeping, receipt and invoice collection and storage, payroll oversight, 1099 filings, and more to residents in Williamson and Travis counties.
7. La Dosis
The restaurant will serve customers their morning, afternoon and evening doses of coffee, tacos and cocktails, as La Dosis translates to “the dosage” in Spanish, owner Simon Madera said. Additionally, it will feature a smokehouse-inspired menu, including smoked beef fajitas and rotisserie chicken. The new eatery will also feature an outdoor bar, an entertainment system and a grassy play area for children.
The membership-based business is intended to provide people with disabilities a safe and inclusive space to explore their sensory health needs. The all-ages gym will offer occupational therapy equipment, including climbing structures, swings, a zip line, trampoline and ball pit. The multi-sensory environment room will allow members to enjoy controlled stimulation through music, fiber optics, lights, an interactive touch panel and projected images.
The drive-thru coffee shop chain offers a variety of drinks that can be served hot, blended or iced, including coffee, lattes, smoothies and protein shakes. It also serves food items such as bagels, egg bites, muffins and breakfast sandwiches. Leander residents Mitch and Lori Linder will own the new franchise location and hope to eventually open 12 Scooter’s Coffee shops in the greater North Austin area.
The Korean goods store will sell a variety of products, including K-pop albums, beauty supplies, stationery, key chains and accessories, such as jewelry, purses and hats.
The practice—led by Dr. Rojalina Nayak—will offer dental exams, teeth cleaning, dental fillings, root canal therapy and pediatric dentistry services. The office will also provide cosmetic and restorative services, including professional teeth whitening, dental implants, Invisalign and gum disease treatment.
12. Southern Sugar and Brow
The beauty and wellness business celebrated five years since opening its first location in Leander in August 2019. The business offers sugaring hair removal, facials, permanent makeup, lash and brow services, and more.
The dentist office will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in September. Led by Dr. Alkesh Sura, the practice offers a variety of general dental services, such as cleanings, extractions, root canals, cavity fillings, implants and night guards as well as cosmetic services, including teeth whitening, tooth bonding, porcelain veneers and crowns, and full smile makeovers.
Darden Restaurants is set to acquire Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy’s for approximately $605 million, the companies announced in a July 17 joint news release. The Darden brand owns over 1,900 restaurants worldwide, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and Bahama Breeze, among others.
Residential real estate agency Culhane Premier Properties changed its name July 1 following new ownership. In 2023, CEO Michael Weigand became the business’s co-owner alongside President Scott Ewell after Shawn Culhane stepped down. The agency is looking for office space in Cedar Park after moving out of The Domain in February.
Closings15. Tacos de Prisa y Mas
The taco truck closed after three and a half years in business. The food truck served classic breakfast and lunch tacos, ranging from brisket and carne guisada to a veggie taco.
