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Hello Sweetie
The gift and candy shop, located at Barton Creek Square, offers candy, toys, Asian snacks, mystery box items and popular gifts such as NeeDoh and Jellycats.
Opened in August
2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin
Instagram: @hellosweetieusa
Life Ki-do
The studio provides martial arts classes for kids and teens ages 3 to 17. Offerings include Karate camps, personal development sessions and birthday parties.
My North Star Learning
Locals Maria Justice and Will Genrich started the private micro-school for early elementary students. The program is designed to meet children where they are academically, socially and developmentally while allowing them to learn and grow at their own pace.
Coming soon
Mendocino Farms
The restaurant serves specialty sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and drinks such as the house-made lemonade, passion fruit black tea and green juice.
Nishi
Little Nishi is closing its South Congress Avenue trailer and will open its first brick-and-mortar location named Nishi. The Japanese restaurant serves sashimi, hand rolls and appetizers such as miso soup and roasted chili edamame.
Stouthaus Coffee
The coffee shop is set to open its second brick-and-mortar location this fall. The shop serves a variety of coffee drinks and other beverages, including kombucha, iced tea, hot chocolate and hot tea. The business operates another South Austin brick-and-mortar location and a coffee trailer at Thicket Food Park.
What’s next: Filings made with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The drive-thru coffee stand offers customizable coffee drinks, sparkling sodas, energy drinks, smoothies, shakes, matcha, lemonade and teas with over 20,000 flavor combinations.
The discount department store sells name-brand clothing, shoes and accessories for women, men and children, along with home goods and beauty items, at 20% to 60% off department store prices.
Relocations
Leif Johnson Ford of Austin
The dealership relocated in September from Koenig Lane after 65 years to a new location in West Austin, which is owned and operated by the same team. Customers can shop for new and used cars and trucks and get their vehicles serviced.
In the news
Assisting Hands West Austin
Local couple Emmie Knox and Louis LeSassier are celebrating 10 years of providing in-home caregiving services to older adults. Over the years, the team has helped hundreds of patients and families in the Austin area and employed many local caregivers.
Sage Blossom Massage
Sage Blossom Massage opened its Menchaca location 10 years ago. The team offers massage therapy, hot stones, gua sha and cupping therapy.
Closings
The Vegan Yacht
The vegan restaurant closed its South Austin brick-and-mortar location and will reopen as a food trailer in East Austin in September. The eatery serves a variety of vegan food, including chips and queso, mac and cheese, burritos, bowls and cookies.
Closed Aug. 2
2000 Southern Oaks Drive, Austin
Instagram: @theveganyacht
Worth the trip
COTALAND Theme Park
The theme park features over 30 experiences, including the first tilt roller coaster in Texas; mini golf; COTA Karting; a zip line; and the Hot Lap experience where guests can ride along on the Formula 1 track. The park also features several food and drink stands.
Southwest Airlines airport lounge
Southwest Airlines is opening its first airport lounges, including one at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The lounges are “designed to extend Southwest Hospitality into every step of your journey,” according to the website.