Pacific Rim Sushi & Yakitori Lounge opened in early January in the location of The Dojo, which closed last fall. The business services cocktails such as the lychee martini and a bloody mary made with sake. Pacific Rim Sushi & Yakitori Lounge opened in early January in the location of The Dojo, which closed last fall. The business services cocktails such as the lychee martini and a bloody mary made with sake.[/caption]

A 3-D breast imaging center opened Nov. 25 in Northwest Austin, offering patients a spa-like atmosphere to reduce the fear associated with mammograms, Director of Operations Monica Erickson said.

Austin Breast Imaging, located at 12319 N. MoPac, Bldg. C, Ste. 320, provides patients with mineral water, snacks and robes to make them feel more comfortable during their visit. Calming music plays throughout the facility and patients are provided with a locker and a personal changing room.

The facility focuses on comprehensive women’s care, including mammograms, biopsies and ultrasounds. Patients are referred to ABI by family practitioners and OBGYNs.

Because mammograms and other testing can be a stressful experience, ABI aims to create a relaxing atmosphere for patients, Erickson said. If women have a pain-free and fearless experience, she said they are more likely to come back for treatment if needed.

ABI is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information call 512-776-1000 or visit www.austinbreastimaging.com.

Other Impacts


COMING SOON—Construction is underway on the Windy Ridge Apartments located on 12 acres at 10910 N. RM 620.

The complex will have 120 luxury apartments with one- through three-bedroom options. Amenities will include a playscape, pool, picnic and barbecue areas, a fitness center, business center with free Wi-Fi and community room.

Adrian Iglesias, president of developer Generation Housing Development, which partnered with Realtex Development Corporation on the project, said the Class A complex broke ground in October, but residents will see more movement now.

“We’ve got a lot going on out there with site work and utilities and earth moving,” he said.

Windy Ridge was designed with warm colors and limestone façade, Iglesias said, and should fit in with the area.

“We’re trying to be good neighbors,” he said.

Iglesias said he expects construction to finish in November. www.realtexdevelopment.com

NOW OPEN—Japanese sushi restaurant Pacific Rim Sushi & Yakitori Lounge opened in early January in the former location of The Dojo at 9070 Research Blvd., Ste. 305. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and happy hour is offered from 4 p.m.–close every day. Menu items include sushi rolls; bento boxes; yakitori, or meat on skewers; edamame and sweet onion crispy tofu. 512-458-8881. www.pacrimsushi.com

NOW OPEN—Rock N Roll Rentals opened a second location Jan. 30 at 8335 Burnet Road. The 25-year-old business offers rentals of musical instruments such as guitars, as well as sound, lighting and recording equipment. The owner is Jim Norman. 512-447-5305. www.rocknrollrentals.com. Twitter: @rocknrollrental