{"id":258674,"date":"2026-04-21T00:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/258674\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T00:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:36:08","slug":"13-bastrop-area-business-and-dining-updates-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/258674\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Bastrop-area business and dining updates to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEditor’s note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a tip? Email [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From dog grooming to scenic wine tastings and more, here are 13 of the latest business and dining updates throughout the Bastrop County area.<\/p>\n

Now open<\/p>\n

MooseBelly BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Alicia and Jackson Bolton offer traditional barbecue with a twist, including blueberry-glazed ribs, apricot-rosemary glazed sausages, smoked Gouda and brie brisket macaroni and cheese and more. Customers can also try the signature Purple Sauce\u2014a spicy blueberry-bourbon jam.<\/p>\n

Frontier Cellars<\/a><\/p>\n

Lance and Alysen Bondy offer a tasting room overlooking a 2-acre lake at their 73-acre winery. Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor seating at the veteran-owned business, which makes its wines exclusively from Texas-grown grapes.<\/p>\n

\"LanceLance and Alysen Bondy recently opened Frontier Cellars winery in Smithville, offering lakeside views, local wines and small bites. (Courtesy Frontier Cellars)<\/p>\n

Uptown Cards and Collectibles<\/p>\n

Force of Will Gaming owners Billy and Dawn McFarland opened a second specialty hobby shop in town, which offers collectible sports and gaming memorabilia.<\/p>\n

The Chateau Glow<\/a><\/p>\n

Owner Britney Williams offers custom airbrush tans, face contouring, red light therapy, teeth whitening and more.<\/p>\n

Sprouts<\/a><\/p>\n

The specialty grocery store stocks its shelves with a variety of fresh, regionally grown produce, meat and seafood.<\/p>\n

\"SproutsSprouts Farmers Market is located within the Burleson Crossing East shopping center at 651 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 101, Bastrop. (Amanda Cutshall\/Community Impact)PetSmart<\/a><\/p>\n

The American pet retail chain sells food, supplies and accessories. It also offers services such as grooming and training, with many locations providing veterinary care and boarding.<\/p>\n

Opened April 18Burleson Crossing East, 655 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 111, Bastropwww.petsmart.com<\/a>Hartwell Performance Automotive<\/a><\/p>\n

Mason Stratton offers a variety of services for domestic and imported vehicles inside the former A Plus Automotive building, including oil changes, brake and suspension repairs, diagnostics, and more.<\/p>\n

\"MasonMason Stratton offers a variety of services at Hartwell Performance Automotive in Bastrop. (Courtesy Mason Stratton)<\/p>\n

Coming soon<\/p>\n

Texas Roadhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

The restaurant offers hand-cut steaks, ribs, various scratch-made sides and whipped honey-cinnamon butter served with fresh-baked dinner rolls.<\/p>\n

Aspen Dental<\/p>\n

The national dental practice offers services including preventative and basic dental care, cavity and tooth repair, and gum disease treatment.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next\u2014Filings made with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation<\/p>\n

Kung Fu Tea<\/a><\/p>\n

The business offers freshly brewed, customizable milk teas, including a signature drink made with Earl Grey tea, cane sugar and milk powder. Other options include fruit teas, lemonades, slushes and more.<\/p>\n

\"KungKung Fu Tea offers customizable tea-based drinks including milk, fruit, bubble, slushes and more. (Courtesy Kung Fu Tea)Relocations<\/p>\n

Crawfish KRAK House<\/a> <\/p>\n

Owner Kris Martinez moved his Louisiana-style boil rig following the closure of his previous host site at Back 9 Bar, which closed Jan. 20.<\/p>\n

In the news<\/p>\n

To The Point<\/p>\n

The team celebrated 10 years of sharpening and selling blades of all kinds April 11 with forging demonstrations, vendors and live music. To The Point repairs and sharpens blades ranging from knives to lawnmowers, hair clippers and more.<\/p>\n

\"ToTo The Point celebrated 10 years of their Elgin business in April. (Courtesy To The Point)Closings<\/p>\n

Relics Artisan Jewelry & Gifts<\/p>\n

Anne and Richard Smarzik closed the shop in February ahead of their move to the Hill Country, where they plan to open 925 Studio to pay homage to their spot at 925 Main St. Anne Smarzik\u2019s jewelry will be sold on a website the couple plans to launch later this year.<\/p>\n

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