New Braunfels | August 2023

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The Golden Pineapple

On The Grind

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NEW OWNERSHIP 9 Code Ninjas New Braunfels, located at 1847 W. Hwy. 46, Ste. D, celebrated its grand reopening after changing owner- ship June 3. The new owners are Kristen and Cornell Coulon, who purchased the center from a previous owner. The Cou- lons held a grand reopening celebration to showcase the center and introduce the new curriculum changes. It oers a variety of STEM camps in the summer, such as robotics, stop-motion animation, 3D printing and “Minecraft” camps. As students go through the program, the coding language and concepts grow pro- gressively more dicult. 830-632-5623. www.codeninjas.com CLOSINGS 10 The New Braunfels Board & Brush Creative Studio has closed. The last workshop took place June 24. Located at 2063 Central Plaza, New Braunfels, the business hosted do-it-yourself work- shops to learn how to use woodworking techniques, latest trends and custom graphics to create signs and other decor. www.boardandbrush.com/newbraunfels ANNIVERSARIES On The Grind celebrated its 10-year business anniversary June 15. The drive-thru coee stand has ve locations in New Braunfels as well as locations in Seguin, Bulverde, Cibolo, Universal City, San Marcos and San Antonio. On The Grind sells a variety of coee, smoothies and energy beverages. 830-310-1776. www.otgcoee.com

is enrolling for the 2023-24 school year. 512-608-2826. www.sanewbraunfels.org RELOCATIONS 7 The Golden Pineapple relocated to 444 E. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, inside 444 Tubing Co. at the beginning of June. The restaurant was previously located at the New Braunfels Farmers Market and has been in the area for several years. Owner Christelle Chalmers said she was working to bring clientele to the new location, which overlooks the Comal River. Chalmers, who is originally from Haiti, did missionary work in Asia, which led her to adapt her cooking to have a fusion of Caribbean and Asian cuisine. The Golden Pineapple sells a variety of French Island and Asian dishes, including Caribbean salmon poke and Haitian Korean steak kabobs. Chalmers said everything is made from scratch with no preservatives or MSG. The restau- rant also oers gluten-free options and a variety of sides, drinks and desserts. www.thegoldenpineapplenbtx.com 8 Texas State Optical opened its new location in New Braunfels on July 21 at 1705 S. Walnut Ave. Ste. 100. TSO provides comprehensive eye exams for all ages including pediatric patients, as well as medically-focused visits for cataracts, diabetes, glaucoma, mac- ular degeneration, foreign bodies, conjunctivitis and other eye infections, including refractive consultations. The new location is double the size of the old location and features more exam rooms. Dr. Jeslyn Sabol and Dr. Suzanne Turner own this location. 830-201-3237. www.newbraunfelstso.com

Loki’s Axe Haus has eight indoor lanes, two mobile ax-throwing lanes and a full-service craft bar, and is located inside Texas Ski Ranch.

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FEATURED IMPACT EXPANSIONS Texas Ski Ranch, located at 6700 N. I-35, New Braunfels, added Loki’s Axe Haus, a newly expanded indoor ax-throwing area, to its growing list of ventures. The business held a soft opening in May and held a grand opening July 22. Max Bialick, general manager of Texas Ski Ranch and co-owner of Loki’s Axe Haus and Bar, said people can learn a new activity with the instruction of ax-throwing coaches, who also guide participants through games such as tic-tac-toe. “We opened the rst [ax-throwing space], and it was pretty much just a little warehouse, very rustic,” Bialick said. “People already liked it, but it wasn’t very well built out for the corporate events. As soon as we started tours in here, the feedback has been a lot better; it’s a nicer built-out space.” Loki’s Axe Haus has eight indoor lanes and two mobile ax-throwing lanes. A full-service craft bar also accompanies the space, serving wings, chicken tenders, jalapeno poppers and similar items. The owners are hoping the new bar helps to bring together the wakeboarding community; the original bar closed after Texas Ski Ranch sustained damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2018.

“The newest bar manager here is also a very good cook,” Bialick said. “The rst iteration of what we opened was just really light bar snacks, but we are bringing in a bit of a larger kitchen.” The price for one hour of ax-throwing is $25 per person. Loki’s accepts walk-ins and also hosts parties and events for up to 200 people. Ax throwers must sign a waiver, wear closed-toe shoes and be at least 12 years old. The business holds league nights every Wednesday and has future ambitions to host competitions. 830-627-2843. www.texasskiranch.com

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