In the last week, one new restaurant, Curry Up Now, has opened and Nordstrom Rack announced an expansion into Flower Mound.

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Curry Up Now

Curry Up Now celebrated its grand opening June 7 with live music and free burritos, according to a news release.

The restaurant offers tikka masala burritos, deconstructed samosas, tacos and Indian street foods. The restaurant's menu has options that accommodate several dietary needs, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto and paleo, per the news release.


“This is a brand that knows how to balance tradition with creativity,” co-owner Kiki Khajuria said in the news release. “The dishes on our menu feel familiar to us, but they’re presented in ways that are fresh and modern. Our goal is to make this a place where anyone can walk in—whether they grew up eating Indian food or have never tried it—and leave feeling like they discovered something new to love.”

Khajuria owns this location alongside Samy Kilaru.

Curry Up Now was founded in 2009 by Akash and Rana Kapoor as a food truck in Northern California. Since then the business has added 20 locations, with three in Texas. The Flower Mound location marks the second restaurant in Dallas-Fort Worth, per the release.

“Flower Mound is a growing, diverse city that appreciates quality and culture,” Akash Kapoor said in the news release. “We see a strong energy here and an opportunity not just to serve food, but to build a real connection through it. Samy and Kiki are strong leaders who care deeply about their craft and the community, and we’re excited to see them lead the way.”Coming soon


Lightbridge Academy

A new early childhood education facility, Lightbridge Academy, is coming to Flower Mound.

Lightbridge Academy plans to offer infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K programs, co-owner Vishal Gandhi said. The facility will also have backup care hours and summer camps, Chief Development Officer Craig Murray said.

The education center’s curriculum includes math, science, creative arts, literacy and writing, according to its website. Lightbridge Academy also includes cameras in every classroom, Murray said, to allow for monitoring during the day.


A groundbreaking ceremony for the future early childhood education center was held June 5.Nordstrom Rack

Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom will open a new Nordstrom Rack location in Flower Mound later this year, according to a news release.

The store, which will be located within The Highlands of Flower Mound, will total 30,000 square feet. The store will be located within the former Market by Macy's location, per a news release.

Nordstrom Rack sells a selection of on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty products, home decor and shoes at discounts of up to 70% off, per the news release. Shoppers at Nordstrom Rack can shop merchandise from many of the brands typically found in a Nordstrom store.


The Seattle-based company operates eight Nordstrom stores in Texas along with 24 Nordstrom Rack locations, according to the news release.Closings

EVA

An esports virtual arena, EVA, has closed in Flower Mound, according to a social media post.

The business originally opened in December 2022 and offered virtual reality gaming within arenas up to 5,600 square feet, according to EVA’s website. In addition to virtual reality gaming, EVA also had a lounge area and restaurant inside.


EVA opened in Flower Mound in December 2022.