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Gloria’s Latin Cuisine space. The restaurant comes from Innovative Dining Group with chef James Flowers leading the kitchen. The menu features signature dishes like roasted wagyu bone marrow; cocktails; beer and more. • Opened June 3 • 300 W. Sixth St., Austin • www.boasteak.com
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6 The Headliners Club The private club will undergo $8 million of renovations starting Jan. 2025 without service interruption. The construction will include new dining options and an updated bar area. • 221 W. Sixth St., Ste. 2100, Austin • www.headlinersclub.com 7 Somaspace The studio is locally owned by Amanda Vernor and celebrated 15 years of business in June. Somaspace offers small group classes and specializes in private and
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3 Mad Dogs Founded by Moustafa Eissa in Houston, the food truck-based business has opened in its first brick- and-mortar location—in the same building as dessert shop Midnight Cravingz. Mad Dogs offers halal hot dogs, which refers to the preparation of foods inn accordance with Islamic practices. The menu features an array of loaded hot dogs. • Opened April 26
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semi-private classical Pilates instruction. • 1611 W. Fifth Street, Ste. 140, Austin • www.somaspacepilates.com
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• 917 W. 12th St., Austin • Instagram: maddogstx
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Closings
8 Hearth & Soul The shop—which was founded by Susie Busch and sold clothing, furniture and other goods— has closed. The Missouri and Florida locations will remain open. • Closed May 31 • 904 W. 12 St., Austin • www.hearthandsoul.com 9 Wheatsville Food Co-op General Manager Bill Bickford shared that the store’s sales have declined, and the effects of Austin Transit Partnership’s Austin Light Rail Phase 1 could hinder business, resulting in the closure. However, the team will search for another location in North Central Austin. • Closing Dec. 31, 2026 • 3101 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.wheatsville.coop
Downtown/West Campus
• Opened April 20 • 607 Congress Ave., Austin • www.sweetsensiwellness.com
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4 Out of the Closet Thrift Stores The shop buys and sells second-hand clothes, home goods and more; Sexually transmitted disease testing is available weekdays, and HIV testing is available Saturdays. • Opened May 4
1 Retail Therapy The bar is owned by Eric Foster, Ryan Smith and Glenn Williams, and serves cocktails inspired by iconic fashion trends and designers. • Opened March 8
• 2927 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.outofthecloset.org
• 120 E. Seventh St., Austin • www.retailtherapyatx.com
2 Sweet Sensi Founded by Greg Autry, the business produces handmade CBD products like drinks, oils and more.
5 Boa Steakhouse The California-based steakhouse has opened in the former
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