Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Hard Candy

Apr 30, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Greek and Unique

Apr 27, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Olive & June

Olive & June, the newest restaurant from local chef Shawn Cirkiel, opened at 3411 Glenview Ave. in the former El Arbol space Feb. 21.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Nutrition Gifts

Hang Tran recently opened Nutrition Gifts at 5915 Burnet Road in the Northwest Center.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Just Jill Cosmetics

Jill Ventimiglia began offering makeup and medical-grade spa treatments inside Lighten Up Hair Salon and Spa, 8229 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 107, on Feb. 1.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: SoCo Burgers

Steve McDermott recently opened SoCo Burgers at 2400 S. Congress Ave.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Drink.Well

Owners Michael and Jessica Sanders opened Drink.Well pub Feb. 28 at 207 E. 53rd St.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Gusto Dogs

Owner Kristen West opened her dog-walking business, Gusto Dogs, in January to serve Austin dog owners.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Relocations: Fine Austin Living

Fine Austin Living, headed by broker and owner Todd Smith, relocated into Central Austin in early February.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Coming Soon: Tarka Indian Kitchen

Tarka Indian Kitchen is slated to open in May at 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Bldg. 1, Ste. 300.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Coming Soon: The Steeping Room

Emily Morrison and Amy March announced in March that they will soon open Austin’s second location of The Steeping Room.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Relocations: Luna Data Solutions

Luna Data Solutions relocated recently from its previous space at 6448 E. Hwy. 290 to 1408 Koenig Lane, Ste. D.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: VAMPS Dance

Amber Tarcha opened VAMPS Dance at 1601 E. Fifth St., Ste. 104.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Eastside Supply Co.

The group behind Austin’s Sanctuary Printshop has opened Eastside Supply Co., which celebrated its grand opening March 10.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Cross Fit City Limits

Blake Holman and Kyle Ligon opened fitness club Cross Fit City Limits in the Crossroads Center shopping center located at 9070 Research Blvd., Ste 102.

Apr 2, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Closed: The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot announced Feb. 27 it closed its doors at 305 E. Third St. Owner Mike Swartz said he accepted a buyout deal from the property’s landlord.

Mar 30, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Name Change: Urbanspace Interiors

Threshold Furniture & Design announced March 5 it has changed its name to Urbanspace Interiors.

Mar 30, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Javelina Bar

Javelina Bar opened at 69 Rainey St. in early March.

Mar 30, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Hickory Street

Brendan Puthoff, Nate Howry and Mason Wheeless opened Hickory Street at 800 Congress Ave. on Feb. 22.

Mar 30, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts

Now Open: Recess Arcade Bar

Recess Arcade Bar opened at 222 E. Sixth St. in February.

Mar 30, 2012 in Central Austin Impacts