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Here are 16 business updates to know for the Lake Travis and Westlake areas in April.
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Bella Loma
Owned by Brandy, Lalo and Maria Salmeron, the business offers a tasting room for customers to enjoy house-distilled agave spirits and mixed drinks, including margaritas, Mexican martinis and specialty drinks. The distillery has a ranch in Mexico to grow and harvest agave.
The business owned by local Tamara Kenigsberg features two studios in its location across from Lexus of Lakeway. Its upstairs studio offers traditional yoga classes, workshops and trainings. Meanwhile, its downstairs studio is heated, designed for dynamic power, sculpt practices and cardio dance, according to the business.
The business uses Applied Behavioral Analysis services, which focus on improving social skills, communication and learning for those with autism or developmental delays. The Early Skills Center emphasizes play-based ABA services for young children, focused on early learning and school readiness, co-owner Omar Abdullah said.
The business offers specialized services centered around increasing patient longevity. Locally owned by Dr. Delaine Mueller, Thriving Life Clinic provides longevity medicine, hormone optimization, metabolic health services, comprehensive adult care and more.
The health clinic specializing in patient-oriented, holistic care opened in the Westlake area. The clinic offers primary care, IV therapy, allergy treatments and a variety of other holistic care options.
Owned by local Mae Fu, Amara Luxe is a scalp wellness spa providing customizable treatments. The signature ritual includes Precision Scalp Health, an analysis of hair and scalp conditions to create a customized treatment plan, and The Sensory Experience, personalized treatments under the “waterfall head bath,” hydrotherapy and an acupressure massage.
Chris and Meredith Roach are the local owners behind the golf club, which offers 24/7 indoor golf simulations, including private and semi-private hitting bays. The bays are equipped with seating, a TV and a refrigerator. Guests are welcome to purchase snacks and non-alcoholic drinks from the business’s “19th hole” pantry, or bring their own.
Chubby Cattle
The Japanese-inspired, all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant is coming to Barton Creek Square, a media representative for the restaurant said. The restaurant specializes in serving Wagyu barbecue, along with a variety of sushi and other sides included in the all-you-can-eat experience.
The wealth management firm will take over the old location of Schmidt Family Barbecue at the Hill Country Galleria. Charles Schwab offers investment products and services, including brokerage and investment accounts, online trading, and other wealth management options.
Taqueria De Diez
The restaurant has plans to open a Tijuana-style taqueria in Westlake, according to permitting information. The fast-casual concept will be rooted in Mexican street food, with handmade tortillas and meats prepared on a trompo and flat-top grill, according to information from the business. An opening date was not available as of press time.
The franchise is slated to open a new Austin location, per a TDLR filing. The studio offers four signature Pilates classes utilizing its WundaFormer machine, combining the Pilates reformer, Wunda chair, ballet bar and jump board into one.
Kim Ortiz Portrait Art
After six years in the Hill Country Galleria, the business is moving in May to a 2-acre property on Lake Travis. The studio’s new focus is offering a portrait experience for families and dogs at their home, lake house or ranch alongside commissions for painted portraits and modern wall art. The previous location was at 12820 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. E-110, Bee Cave.
The business relocated from 5324 Reimers Road, Spicewood, to Flintrock Trace Office Park near Lakeway. Spring Line Wealth Partners offers financial, investment and insurance planning, along with business-oriented financial planning services.
Canyon Grille
The restaurant reopened this spring following a weeklong transformation into a farm-to-table dining concept under new owner Haythem Dawlett. The restaurant will offer a rotating seasonal menu, with ingredients regionally sourced from local farmers, according to a news release.
Westlake Eyecare
The business’ Four Points location officially closed this April. Patients at the former location will be directed to Dr. Amy Jones and Dr. Haley Nguyen at Westlake Eyecare’s additional branches in West Lake Hills and downtown Austin.
Texas French Bread
Texas French Bread is reopening a new brick-and-mortar bakery in the West Campus area this spring after its original storefront closed following a fire in 2022. The bakery serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well as assortments of fresh bread, sweets and pastries.
