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From new restaurants to dermatology offices, here are 13 business updates from the Lake Travis-Westlake area.
Now open
French Florist
The flower shop offers a full range of flower arrangements as well as same-day delivery. Customers can also shop for flowers based on the occasion, such as anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and more.
Hello Sweetie
The gift and candy store offers various sweets, toys, Asian snacks, mystery box items and popular gifts such as Needoh and Jellycats. Other than Barton Creek Square Mall, Hello Sweetie has two other locations in malls near San Diego and Chicago.
Taqueria de Diez
Taqueria de Diez opened its third location in West Lake Hills last spring. Taqueria de Diez opened its first location in downtown Austin in 2024, and serves up a variety of tacos, burritos and quesadillas along with traditional sides like chips and guacamole.
The Yoga Tiki
The studio offers traditional yoga classes, workshops, trainings and heated classes including dynamic power, sculpt practices and cardio dance. The Yoga Tiki offers monthly and annual memberships as well as drop-in passes, 10-class passes and 20-class passes.
Gavino Dermatology
The practice provides a variety of skin care services to treat acne, eczema, melanoma, psoriasis and more. Gavino Dermatology also offers hair and aesthetic services, such as hair loss treatment, dermal fillers, chemical peels, facials and microneedling.
Coming soon
Postino
The wine cafe offers a large selection of wine, craft cocktails and food, including paninis, salads, bruschetta and charcuterie boards. This will be Postino’s third cafe in Austin, with other locations in Bryker Woods and South Central Austin.
Locals Automotive Repair
The repair shop provides state inspections, brake services, diagnostics tests, transmission work and routine maintenance, among other services. Locals Automotive Repair currently has shops in Georgetown and Pflugerville.
West Austin Social
A private mahjong lounge and social club is expected to open this fall in Lakeway. In addition to mahjong games, West Austin Social will offer drinks and feature a shop with gift items, jewelry, candles, mahjong sets and more.
Bento & Blaze
The food truck at Fetch Food Park will specialize in Japanese bento boxes featuring items such as grilled teriyaki, chicken katsu or steak, served with steamed rice and other sides. The truck will also serve a rotating selection of classic Japanese finger foods for appetizers.
What’s next
Westlake Dermatology
A permit was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration for a new Westlake Dermatology location near Bee Cave. The clinic offers a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures including dermatopathology, light therapy, plastic surgery, laser treatments and body contouring, among other treatments.
In the news
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa now offers private Resort Homes available for guests to book for stays beginning Sept. 8. Each four-and-a-half-bathroom home is approximately 2,500 square feet and located about half a mile from the main resort. Rates start at $1,500 per night with options to further customize the stay.
Relocations
Leif Johnson Ford
Leif Johnson Ford of Austin will relocate to the Bee Cave area. The relocation comes as the company was also recently awarded the naming rights for Lake Travis ISD’s Cavalier Stadium field.
Closings
Eddie Bauer
The outdoor wear store closed at the Hill Country Galleria in January. Eddie Bauer offers sportswear, outerwear, outdoor gear and travel accessories for men, women and children.
