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BY AMANDA CUTSHALL, ZARA FLORES & BEN THOMPSON
5 Scruff’s Barbershop Tim Durant opened his second inclusive barbershop in South Austin that aims to be welcoming to the LGBT community, offering haircuts, coloring and chemical treatments. The original Austin location will remain open at 1601 E. Fifth St., Austin. The new spot coincides with the 5th anniversary of Scruff’s Barbershop. • Opened mid-March • 1632 S. First St., Austin • www.scruffsbarbershop.com 6 Love & Cookies Owner and local mom Ashley Cameron now offers gourmet cookies in 14 flavors year-round with some seasonal options. Cameron began baking and experimenting with recipes from family and friends— which her cookies are named after—as a way to connect with her son who was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. • Opened April 10 • 1701 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.cookiesilove.com
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offering wings, dumplings and more with a range of sauces including soy garlic, sweet and sour, sweet and spice, and a house specialty sauce called Holy Donkey. • Opened April 5 • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2140, Austin • www.donkeymos.com 4 Eggman ATX The Bouldin Creek neighborhood eatery specializes in New York-style breakfast sandwiches served inside rolls that are available all day. Options include egg and cheese, with or without sausage or bacon. • Opened March 7 3 Antonelli’s Cheese - Tasting Room Locals John and Kendall Antonelli have opened a by-reservation-only tasting room and private event space at Lamar Union in the former Estilo Outlet space. In addition to cheese tastings, Antonelli’s Cheese offers classes to educate those attending about all things cheese. The tasting room also offers the option to pick up cheese trays and Cheese Club boxes. • Opened April 9 • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1130, Austin • www.antonellischeese.com
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7 Postino Wine Cafe Helmed by Arizona-based restaurant group Upward Projects, the 179-seat all-day restaurant and wine cafe will open its first Austin spot this summer. Postino Wine Cafe will offer wines and craft beers, as well as food such as bruschetta, salads and charcuterie boards. • Opens this summer
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• 1301 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.postinowinecafe.com
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1 The Diamond Reserve Founded by Kaeleigh Testuide in Colorado, The Diamond Reserve opened its first Texas location. The jeweler offers appointments for custom engagement rings. • Opened early April • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1145, Austin • www.thediamondreserve.com 2 Donkey Mo’s Business partners Brian Kim, Youngmin Noh and Charlie Oh opened the Korean-style fried chicken eatery
8 Lucchese Bootmaker The bootmaker hasn’t formally announced plans regarding a new Austin storefront. However, a state filing indicates Lucchese plans to build out nearly 4,000 square feet in a space most recently occupied by boutique Maya Star. The Texas-based retailer has several locations across the state, with one in Austin, specializing in boots, hats and leather goods. • 1508 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.lucchese.com
• 1311 S. First St., Austin • www.eggmanatx.com
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