Music, wine and gelato: Check out these 9 business updates in North Austin

The Austin Wine Merchant has opened its second location in Jefferson Square Shopping Center, next to Anderson's Coffee Company. The business from John Roenigk and Lucinda Scott Roenigk offers a selection of wines and spirits and can also be found off West Sixth Street.

• Opened Jan. 25
• 1601 W. 38th St., Ste. 3, Austin
• www.theaustinwinemerchant.com

The new banking center offers personal and business banking services and features a motorbank and drive-through ATM. The bank was founded in 1907 and has 14 locations across Texas.

• Opened Feb. 10
• 7900 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin
• www.moodybank.com

On the heels of its 20th anniversary serving local families, Heartsong Music announced the reopening of its former location in North Austin, offering family-style, interactive music classes. Founded in 2004 by certified Montessori teacher Carey Youngblood, the program introduces music and movement for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-age children up to second grade. Teachers lead students and their families in song, dance and rhythm, ranging from lullabies to upbeat jams.

• Reopened Mar. 1
• 2700 W Anderson Lane, Ste. 320, Austin
• www.heartsongmusic.net

Gen Korean BBQ House

Locals can soon enjoy the Korean BBQ experience at Gen Korean BBQ House, with the company’s newest location opening in The Linc—a dining and shopping center in North Austin. With locations across the nation, patrons can expect an interactive experience, cooking up marinated meats and enjoying classic sides like traditional Korean banchan.

• Coming March 2025
• 6406 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin
• www.genkoreanbbq.com

The curated clothing thrift store chain will open a fourth Austin-area location this spring. Uptown Cheapskate sells and purchases gently used men's and women's clothing, shoes and accessories from brands including American Eagle, Old Navy, Lululemon, Nike and more.

• Opening Spring 2025
• 7501 Burnet Road, Austin
• www.uptowncheapskate.com/location/north-austin

The national fast-casual restaurant chain will open its first Austin location in the Hancock Center shopping mall this year. Chicken Salad Chick offers a variety of chicken salads, as well as sandwiches, soups and desserts.

• Opening Mar. 25
• 1000 E. 41st St., Ste. 200B, Austin
• www.chickensaladchick.com

All you can eat sushi restaurant Kan Sushi will open a new location in North Austin, a part of the trendy neighborhood center The Linc. The restaurant boasts “top-notch” sushi at affordable prices—making high-quality sushi accessible to everyone, according to the company’s website.

• March 2025
• 6406 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin
• www.kan-sushi.com

Flow Yoga

An Austin-born wellness brand, Flow Yoga is expected to complete expansion efforts at its north Austin studio to encompass more room for community classes and events. The company focuses on creating accessible space for community members to manage stress and health, offering yoga, sound healing, monthly free wellness classes and more.

• Expansion completed January 2025
• 5501 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
• www.flowyogatx.com