North Central Austin Edition | August 2023

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RELOCATIONS 6 Top Drawer Thrift is relocating from its home of over 30 years at 4902 Burnet Road., Austin, to the North Loop neigh- borhood at 5312 Airport Blvd., Austin. The store's nal day on Burnet Road was Aug. 26, and the new location is slated to open in mid-September. Top Drawer Thrift is the fundraising arm for Project Transitions, a nonprot that provides healthcare and housing for people living with HIV. The store sells jewelry, art, furniture, records, books, clothing and more. www.topdrawerthrift.org ANNIVERSARIES 7 Central Texas Hearing Center is cel- ebrating 10 years in business. The center rst opened in 2013 by Audiologist Dr. Amanda Langham and now has three full time audiologists and has served nearly 6,000 patients. CTHC is located in the Shoal Creek Plaza at 3302 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 208, Austin. 512-879-3993 www.centraltexashearingcenter.com 8 Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons celebrated 65 years of treating complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions in August. The independent surgical practice has earned many “rsts” throughout the decades, including performing the rst heart transplant in Central Texas in 1986 and the rst kidney transplant in Central Texas in 1972, representatives said. CTVS has locations throughout Austin, Georgetown and Kyle. Its North Central Austin oce is located at 1010 W. 40th St., Austin. www.ctvstexas.com

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Austin, in the Hyde Park neighborhood, in June. Shed oers traditional barber services including haircuts, skin fades and beard trims. The shop is appointment only and oers beer from Austin Beer- works and ciders from Fairweather Cider for guests. www.shedbarber.com 3 The Art Garage opened its second location at 5501 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, in July. The Art Garage oers a variety of kid-friendly art classes including jewelry, pottery, glass fusion, mosaics, clay and painting as well as hosts events and summer camps. The Art Garage is locally owned by Kelly Emmert, who started the business in her garage 14 years ago. www.theartgarageaustin.com 4 Restaurant and drinkery Bouldin Acres opened its second location at 1806

Braker Lane, Austin, in late August. The new spot has the same oerings as its South Lamar Lane location, including food trucks, a full-service bar, pickleball courts, a playground, free Wi-Fi, TVs, a dog-friendly patio and lawn games. www.bouldinacres.com 5 KHON Thai Kitchen by Seeda opened at 5800 Burnet Road, Austin, in the former Sap’s Fine Thai Cuisine, in late May. The restaurant has a large menu featuring stued rice paper rolls, fried rice, stir-fried noodles, curry dishes and homemade ice cream. The restaurant is owned by the team behind Seeda Japa- nese Fusion, a food truck located in Lago Vista. The Sap's Westgate location is still open. www.khonthaiatx.com

1 Craft beer bar and eatery The Brass Tap opened a new location at the Triangle in the former Flying Saucer Draught Em- porium space in August. The Brass Tap, owned by local Steve Sheets, serves 63 draft beers, oering an even mix among local, regional and international brews. The new spot also oers table service for guests—even if they’re just ordering beer—and has a big outdoor patio. The Brass Tap is located at 815 W. 47th St., Austin. www.brasstapbeerbar.com/austin 2 Shed Barber and Supply opened its second location at 4631 Airport Blvd.,

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