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Airway Dentists
The clinic offers specialized dentistry treatments to address problems such as sleep apnea; temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ; and other teeth, jaw, tongue and bite problems that affect breathing and sleeping in adults and children.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
The restaurant features the signature conveyor belt with small plates of sushi that guests can grab at will. The menu includes nigiri, gunkan, hand rolls, udon, ramen and desserts such as mochi and taiyaki ice cream.
Roadrunner Relics
The store sells a variety of vintage and antique items, including homeware items and clothes, and features over 30 vendors.
The Art Garage
The art studio held a grand opening celebration in August after officially opening its third location in South Austin earlier this summer. The studio offers paint-your-own pottery, glass fusion, mosaics, clay workshops and art camps.
Via 313
The restaurant took over the Fast Friends Beer Co. kitchen and serves its signature Detroit-style pizza and desserts.
Coming soon
Fresca Palapa
The Mexican-inspired beverage and snack shop serves agua fresca drinks, smoothies, fruit cups and savory snacks such as elote cups, nachos and hot chips with chamoy, Tajín and lime.
Hello Sweetie
The gift and candy shop will be located at Barton Creek Square and offer candy, toys, Asian snacks, mystery box items and popular gifts such as Needoh and Jellycats. Hello Sweetie has two other locations in malls near San Diego and Chicago.
Pilates Addiction
Local couple Rosa Fishman and Victor Sandoval are gearing up to open a reformer Pilates studio in the same area where they met, got married and raised their children. Fishman said that people of all experience levels will be welcome in an email to Community Impact.
Still Austin Quarter
The team behind Still Austin Whiskey Co. will open the 15,000-foot space, which will operate as a cocktail bar and music venue, inspired by the brand’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey, “The Musician.” The venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. The cocktail menu will feature Still Austin’s spirits, and the food was designed to complement the cocktails, according to a news release.
What’s next: Filings made with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Sushi Tokami
A TDLR project filing indicates the $350,000 project could be built at the former Back Home Furniture location, and a sign on the building indicates the restaurant will be all-you-can-eat.
Relocations
Lirios Pediatrics
The pediatric clinic provides free health care for children without health insurance, including primary care services, immunizations, mental health care, laboratory tests and medication. Services are available in English and Spanish.
In the news
Lone Star Circle of Care
The mobile mammography and breast cancer screening service launched in July 2021 and serves communities across Central Texas. The bus is part of Lone Star Circle of Care, which has 22 locations across the state.
Manchaca Springs Saloon
According to new owner Forrest Welborn, who took over last summer, the bar held a grand reopening in July after improving the existing bar, including rebuilding its outdoor stage, which features live music from local musicians each night, open mic nights and karaoke.
Pie Bar
The local dessert shop has been serving pies, cookies, cakes and more in South Austin since 2021.
Cava
The Sunset Valley location is celebrating five years of business this fall. Cava serves Mediterranean- and Greek-inspired bowls and wraps.
Worth the trip
Bento & Blaze
The food truck will open at Fetch Food Park and 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.
A Little Shady
The new spot, inspired by the iconic Shady Grove restaurant, which closed in 2020, has opened in Kyle and offers both old and new favorites.
