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Take a look at some of the newest openings and updates from restaurants, health spas and retail stores in the Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake areas.
Now open
The Chicago-based restaurant serves dry-aged steaks such as Chicago cut bone-in ribeye, Kansas City strip and lobster, as well as Italian dishes and salads, according to the menu. The options include 28-day wet-aged steaks and 45-day dry steaks.
The sauna, located off of Southlake Boulevard, has multiple therapies dedicated to helping the body expel toxins, improve skin health and recover fatigued muscles, said Alex McClure, the franchise’s owner.
The church meets at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and has youth services on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. James and Bridgette Morris are the couple behind the new church, and James Morris said and they will lead with love and being a "church" no matter where they hold services.
Berry Bowl To Go now has a spot at the 280 Sports Complex in Southlake, selling açai bowls made with offerings such as banana, strawberry, mango, Nutella, granola and peanut butter, according to its Facebook page.
The sushi restaurant has a lunch dine-in special where customers can pick two rolls for $14 and offers a happy hour every day with $3 select appetizers, $5-$7 alcoholic beverages and $12 roll and drink sets, according to Hara Sushi's Instagram page.
The chain’s standard menu includes made-to-order burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, chips and sides.
Coming soon
United Defense Tactical will offer a simulator-based instruction system that is free of live firearms and focuses on situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, self-defense and understanding the laws surrounding violent encounters.
Anniversaries
During the anniversary celebration, there was a Parent-Child Red Ball Tournament, kids tennis Olympics, doubles games and a radar gun to test serve speed, as posted on its social media channels.
Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano
Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano opened May 1, 1985, offering Tex-Mex dishes and margaritas, according to a news release. The restaurant occupies a late 1800s renovated house in Grapevine's historic district and it is known as the Margarita Capital of Texas.
Relocations
Novus Academy applied for a zoning change and special use permit from the Southlake City Council during an April 15 meeting. The school will move from Grapevine to a new development called Southlake Crossing.
Dr. Angela Straface moved to a new office in Southlake and offers monthly memberships for skin essentials and rejuvenation. There are a variety of services offered at her practice, which she started in August of 2012. The list includes hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, botox injections, facials, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, liposuction, hair restoration and weight loss.
In the news
Tony Strehlow, his wife, Debbie, and son, Connor, are the new owners of the ice cream shop. There will be some changes when the store reopens. Tony Strehlow said there will be a new booth, the patio has been renovated and ceiling fans will added.
What’s next?
The accessories store will move to a new location within Southlake Town Square. The renovations will cost $300,000 and include updated sales fixtures, a new ceiling, new lighting, a new restroom, updated flooring and refreshed wall finishes.
Construction will start on the new restaurant taking over the old Waffle Way location at the end of the year.
The new Mexican restaurant will start renovation on the old Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House location. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction and renovations on the freestanding building are expected to take more than six months.
Closings
Macy’s announced in January it would be closing 66 stores across the country. The store sold men's, women's and children's clothing as well as home goods, such as decorations, furniture and plants.
