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TOP STORY TO WATCH IN 2022 COMMUTING CHAOS A majority of people who work near Lakeway and Bee Cave do not live in the area. This has caused strain on businesses looking for employees and has led to calls for workforce housing.

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87.1% of people employed in 78734 live outside of it.

89.9% of people who live in 78734 are employed outside of it.

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90.1% of people who live in 78738 are employed outside of it.

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Area cities seek solutions to house local workforce David Melgar, director of sales and marketing at Belmont Village Senior Living, said he cannot aord a house in the community where he works. Instead, Melgar commutes from Georgetown, where he was able to purchase a three-bedroom home in his price range a year ago. “The moment I wake up, I put on my GPS because that tells me the win- dow of time I have to leave,” Melgar said. “If I take a few extra minutes [to leave the house], it delays my arrival time to work.” Melgar said it takes him a little over an hour to drive each way to and from work. He estimates he drives 320 miles a week, putting gas in his car about every three days. While Melgar said his dream job makes the commute worth it, he said he understands that not all mem- bers of the workforce in the Lake- way and Bee Cave areas are willing or able to make the long commute. CONTINUED ON 26 BY CLAIRE SHOOP

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Hill Country to host Special Olympics TexasWinter Games

“INBEE CAVE,WE TRYSOHARDTO BRINGSOMETHING SPECIAL FOREVERY PERSON, ANDTHE SPECIALOLYMPICS COMPLEMENTS THATPHILOSOPHY.” KARA KING, BEE CAVE MAYOR

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Special Olympics Texas athletes will head to the Hill Coun- try in February for their rst statewide event in two years, the 2022 Winter Games. Sponsored by the cities of Bee Cave and Lakeway, the three-day event occurring Feb. 18-20 is expected to bring about 1,000 athletes and their families to the area to com- pete in volleyball, oorball, powerlifting, cycling and golf. The event also includes FUNdamental sports, intended to

Special Olympics Texas athletes will gather in February for the Winter Games. (Courtesy Special Olympics Texas)

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7035 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 100, Austin. 512-347-7575. www.berkeley2academy.com/westlake NEWOWNERSHIP 10 All BBVA locations in the U.S. either converted to PNC branches or closed per- manently in October, including two banks in Lake Travis-Westlake that changed names. These locations include A 7321 RM 620, Austin, in Four Points and the West Bank branch at B 3633 Bee Caves Road, Austin, near Rollingwood. Four Points: 512-421-5941. West Bank: 512-421-5961. www.pnc.com 11 American Bank announced its acqui- sition of ACG Equipment Finance in Janu- ary. Headquartered at 14425 Falcon Head Blvd., Bldg. E, Austin, ACG will maintain its current business model and name while operating as a division of American Bank. ACG finances equipment for a vari- ety of industries, including construction, health care, agriculture and others. 800-257-8316. www.americanbank.com SCHOOL NOTES 12 St. Michael’s Catholic Academy LightSaders robotics team ranked first in Texas and seventh in the country at Austin Metro League’s FIRST Tech Challenge “Freight Frenzy” competition Dec. 4. The challenge had students design, build, test, and program autonomous and driver-op- erated robots that must perform a series of tasks. The team was up against 62 other teams at their first competition. The school is located at 3000 Barton Creek Blvd., Austin. www.smca.com Lake Travis ISD voted in December to purchase portable air-disinfection de- vices for common areas in each campus districtwide. The board approved over $400,000 from its 2021-22 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant for the devices to help purify air and minimize the spread of COVID-19. The state grant helps support school districts to provide safe, in-person instruction. IN THE NEWS The city of Lakeway received a national award for the design of the Lakeway Police Department building in December. Officer Magazine held its second annual Law Enforcement Design Competition in 2021, which recognizes architecture and

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NOWOPEN 1 The Impossible Shop began serving plant-based meat alternatives through DoorDash and Uber Eats to the Lake Tra- vis-Westlake area in November. Created by Impossible Foods, the service offers plant-based burgers, chicken nuggets, burritos and more prepared in Dog Haus Restaurant facilities in Four Points, locat- ed at 7710 N. RM 620, Bldg. 7, Ste. 750, Austin, where customers may also pick up orders. 512-344-9481. https://linktr.ee/ tis_fourpoints 2 Kitchen Del Mar Seafood, Grill & Bar opened in January at 3519 N. RM 620, Aus- tin. The menu features seafood, oysters, craft beer, cocktails and more. The restau- rant also has a patio with live music, a cigar room and a wine bar. 512-433-6393. https://kitchen-delmar.com 3 The girls’ wrestling nonprofit Sisters on the Mat opened a new regional training center in Lakeway in October. The organi- zation pairs youth female wrestlers with high school female wrestlers to prac- tice and encourage perseverance in the male-dominated sport. Training is located at 3F Wrestling, 2105 Pyramid Drive, Austin, near Lakeway. Those interested

7 Chef Ling Qi Wu will open Ling Wu Restaurant in 2022. This will be her third restaurant. The chef is also behind Lin Asian Bar in Clarksville and Qi in downtown Austin. The new restaurant, at 7415 Southwest Parkway, Austin, will serve dumplings, noodles and raw fish dishes. www.linasianbar.com 8 Yi Guan Acupuncture & Chinese Herbalism will open a new location in February near West Lake Hills at 260 Addie Roy Road, Ste. 140, Austin. Dan Perez explores personal wellness through traditional Chinese medicine practices of acupuncture and herbalism. The business also offers mind-body exercises for individuals and groups and sells various types of teas with different medicinal purposes. 512-505-8211. https://yiguanacupuncture.com RELOCATIONS 9 College prep school Berkeley2 Acad- emy relocated and expanded to 3736 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 10, Austin, in the fall. The school offers SAT and ACT prep, tutoring and college admissions counseling, among other services. The office was previously located at

in signing up can contact Jocelyn Lass, the site director and co-captain of the Westlake High School girls wrestling team. 512-774-9112. www.3fwrestling.com 4 Zest Indian Kitchen & Bar opened in January at 2011 Main St., Ste. 400, Lakeway, in the Oaks at Lakeway shopping center. Dishes such as chicken tikka ma- sala, biryani, vindaloo, chana masala and saag paneer are offered. 512-428-5309. https://zestindiankitchen.com 5 The 135-room AC Hotel Austin Hill Country opened Nov. 17 along with roof- top bar Salt + Stone at 7415 Southwest Parkway, Austin. The hotel by Marriott includes a fitness center and pool, electric car-charging stations and about 900 square feet of event space. 512-551-4009. www.marriott.com COMING SOON 6 Any Lab Test Now will open its sixth Austin-area location Feb. 14 at 1516 S. RM 620, Ste. 120, Lakeway. The full-service laboratory offers testing for general health, drugs and alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases, DNA and more. 512-240-6670. www.anylabtestnow.com/locations

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design of public safety facilities nation- wide. Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Archi- tects in Dallas designed the building, which received a silver award for facilities under 50,000 square feet. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman announced the launch of Eight , a new Austin-based beer company, in a Jan. 4 news release. The beer will be available in Texas bars and restaurants in February and in retail stores in March. The company has not yet announced specific locations where the beer will be available. A merger between United Way for Great- er Austin and United Way of Williamson County was finalized Jan. 1. The joint organization will provide services to 10 Central Texas counties. The expanded or- ganization will continue under the name United Way for Greater Austin, and David

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FEATURED IMPACT NOWOPEN Family-owned authentic Italian restaurant Carmela’s Lakeway Pizza & Pasteria held a soft opening at its second location in Lakeway on Dec. 7. Carmela’s serves a variety of dishes, including pasta dishes, fresh sh, salads, pizzas and soups. Dishes are created using traditions passed down through generations, according to its website. The restaurant is oering dine-in service and limited to-go service until stang is complete. Carmela’s opened its rst location in Dripping Springs in 2011.

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C. Smith will remain its CEO. The non- profit works to fight poverty in the area through education, health and financial stability. www.unitedwayaustin.org

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Annual events to check out in 2022 THE FAIRMONT AUSTIN 101 Red River St., Austin 512-732-9065 https://eaneseducation foundation.org/gala FEB. 12 Eanes Education Foundation Gala HOTEL GRANDUCAAUSTIN 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., West Lake Hills 512-327-3088 www.westlakechamber.com FEB. 25 Westies Award Luncheon LAKEWAY CITY PARK 502 Hurst Creek Road, Lakeway 512-261-1010 www.lakeway-tx.gov/717/ Eggstravaganza APRIL 9 Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt OMNI BARTONCREEKRESORT 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin 512-533-6010 www.lteducationfoundation.org/ events/gala APRIL 23 Lake Travis Education Foundation Gala HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA Parking Garage A, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com SEPT. 11 Annual 9/11 Memorial Star Climb

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Cirque Italia is presenting its show Water Circus, featuring a 35,000-gallon water-lled stage and acts such as rope swinging, trapeze and BMX bikes combined with a range of production eects. Various times. $10-$50. 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. 941-704-8572. https://cirqueitalia.com (Courtesy Cirque Italia)

For the Galentine’s Wine Walk, participants will use a hand- held map to navigate the shops and restaurants serving complimentary wine samples during the event. 4-8 p.m. Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-263-0001. www.hillcountrygalleria.com/events/february (Courtesy Giant Noise)

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Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512- 263-0001. Eventbrite: The New Mom Code Book Release Party 22 EXPLORE NEWHORIZONS The University of Texas research professor Sean Gulick will hold a lecture in January exploring how a single catastrophic astrogeologic event can change the climate crisis and show how planet habitability is determined. Guests should preregister online. 1-2:30p.m. Free. Austin Nature & Science Center, 2389 Stratford Drive, Austin. 512-974-3888. Eventbrite: Life and Death by Impact: Extinction and Habitability FEBRUARY 12 SUPPORT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT The Bee Cave Police Benevolent Foundation will hold its annual Ocers Gala in February at Star Hill Ranch. The Denim & Diamonds event will feature live music, food, whiskey, a live auction, dancing and games. The nonprot foundation supports Bee Cave’s law enforcement and their families in times

hold a free reception Jan. 15 from 6-9 p.m. Appointments are required Mon.-Thu. for viewings. Noon-6 p.m. (Fri.-Sun.). Free. 12912 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. F-140, Bee Cave. www.contracommon.org 17 JOINAVIRTUAL GAMING LEAGUE The city of Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department partnered with GGLeagues to oer an all-ages virtual gaming league featuring games such as “Fortnite” and “Super Smash Bros.” Gamers will compete from home against others in the Lakeway area with winners advancing to national and state playos. Registration for the league will close Jan. 17. $40. https://app.ggleagues.com/ clubs/lakeway-parks-and-recreation 21 CELEBRATEWITH SELFCARE Barnes & Noble and The Hive at Bee Cave Arts Foundation will celebrate the launch of “The New Mom Code” by Amanda Tice, an international curve model and Lake Travis mom. The self- care event for moms will feature a book signing followed by cocktails, chair massages and mini-makeovers. 5-8 p.m.

CATCHA BLUES CONCERT Pizzeria Sorellina will host the Austin- based blues band Spicewood Blues Connection on Fridays in January. The casual Italian restaurant located on Lake Travis is known for its housemade pizzas and oers an outdoor bar and beer garden. 6-9 p.m. Free. 23526 Hwy. 71, Spicewood. 737-222-606. www.austintexas.org 15 GIVE BLOOD IN LAKEWAY Donors can check eligibility for donating and can make an appointment online at www.weareblood.org/donor by using Group Code A197. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov 15 THROUGH FEB. 15 CHECKOUT A PRINT EXHIBIT The contemporary print exhibition “IMPRINT ATX” will be on display through mid-February at the Contracommon Gallery, showcasing works from 13 Central Texas artists. The gallery will

of need through nancial assistance. 6-10 p.m. Sponsorships start at $2,000 per 10-person table. Star Hill Ranch, 15000 Hamilton Pool Road, Bee Cave. 512-657-9331. www.facebook.com/ beecavepolicefoundation

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HEALTH CARE AustinPublic Health raises COVID-19 risk level to Stage 5

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A seven-day moving average of more than 50 new hospital admis- sions is considered Stage 5. The Austin-Travis County area has been above that level since Dec. 31. The Travis County positivity rate is also within Stage 5 threshold, sitting at 29.7% as of Jan. 5. The Stage 5 guidance means the vaccinated population should wear masks during low-risk gatherings with people outside of their house- hold and avoid high-risk activities. According to an APH official, fully vaccinated people include those who have received both doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Anyone not fully vaccinated should avoid travel and gatherings with people outside their household altogether in addition to opting for takeaway and curbside dining and shopping, health officials said. Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority, said while the omicron variant does seem to be causing more breakthrough infections for people who are fully vaccinated or boosted, vaccination is still a critical defense. “It is important that we continue to get vaccinated to protect our- selves from getting [a] severe disease to protect us from having to go back into the hospital and to protect those of us who are vulnerable to severe disease and death.” As hospitalizations have increased, ventilator use has not increased to the

From Dec. 1-29, the ZIP code with the most new cases of COVID-19 in the Lake- Travis-Westlake area was 78746 with 133 cases. Less populated ZIP code 78733 had the fewest new cases with 31.

Austin Public Health officials announced Jan. 6 the agency is shifting its risk-based guidelines from Stage 4 to Stage 5 for the Austin-Tra- vis County area. The change comes as the omicron variant has quickly spread through- out the area, and APH key indicators have shifted into Stage 5 thresholds. “Now we’ve been here before. We know what works, and we know what to do. I’m also aware that we are all tired, and we want to be done with this virus,” Mayor Steve Adler said during a Jan. 6 press conference. “So we really need each of you to be even more vigilant to take even more vigi- lant action to protect our community, our workforce and our economy.”

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the nine ZIP codes in the Lake Travis- Westlake area have had a total of 12,079 COVID-19 cases, which account for about 9% of total Travis County cases, which was 134,684 as of Jan. 5.

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While the Austin-Travis County area is in Stage 5: FULLY VACCINATED RESIDENTS SHOULD: • wear masks during gatherings with people outside their household • avoid high-risk activities PARTIALLY AND UNVACCINATED RESIDENTS SHOULD: • avoid travel • not gather with people outside their households • use curbside and takeout options for shopping and dining

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same extent. As of Jan. 5, the ven- tilator use seven-day average in the community was 25—a figure similar to the 24.7 of Dec. 5. The ICU admission seven-day moving average has increased, reaching 61.7 on Jan. 5. That number is the highest in the community since Oct. 23.

Walkes said it is too early in the surge to draw conclusions about the severity of illness in the current wave. “It’s very early in our surge, and we are still collecting that data to see if indeed we will have less need for those higher-level care resources,” Walkes said.

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The market includes several cities and unincorporated areas of Travis County. Here is a look at four area cities. LAKE TRAVIS WESTLAKE

45 TOLL

78726

183

620

LAKE TRAVIS

Bee Cave

78669

78732 78730

360

78734

Lakeway

78733

West Lake Hills

Rollingwood

Bee Cave

78738

78746

78735

West Lake Hills

Lakeway

Rollingwood

MOPAC

SOURCES: CITY OF BEE CAVE, CITY OF LAKEWAY, CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS, TEXAS COMPTROLLER, U.S. CENSUS BUREAUCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER STAFF

Most cities in the Lake Travis-Westlake area saw increases in their populations. The city of Bee Cave more than doubled in 10 years. Population changes

Total square miles 2 Quick community facts Year founded 1987

2021-22 property tax rate (per $100 valuation) $0.02

Total 2021-22 budget expenditures $10.92M

2010

3,925

11,391

1,412

3,063

1955 1953 1974

0.8 4 13.6

$0.2193 $0.0786 $0.1545

$2.71M $6.27M $16.41M

2020

9,144

19,189

1,467

3,444

+132.97%

+68.46%

+3.9%

+12.44%

Local demographics*

Here is a look at some of the tax rates from the communities in the area. This is not a complete list of tax rates. 202122 property tax rates (per $100 valuation) Top tax rates

Although the Lake Travis-Westlake area is still majority white, the Austin metro area continues to become more diverse, according to census data.

Hispanic or Latino

8.74% 81.59% 0.26% 0% 5.08% 0% 0.44% 3.89%

12.82% 10.27% 66.13% 78.41% 2.69% 1.34% 0.04% 0.34%

9.75%

White

80.85%

Black or African American

0.14%

American Indian or Alaska native

0.2%

Asian

12.96% 5.07%

4.64%

0.05% 0.07% Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander

0% 0%

Some other race Two or more races

0.73% 0.44% 4.57% 4.05%

4.43%

*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

LAKE TRAVIS WESTLAKE EDITION • JANUARY 2022

DINING

A noncomphrensive list of restaurants that opened in 2021 or are coming in 2022

620

408

2769

183

Lee’s Kitchen + Cocktails

COURTESY LEE’S KITCHEN + COCKTAILS

2 4 6

BULLICK HOLLOW RD.

COMPILED BY GRACE DICKENS

LAKE TRAVIS

AMERICAN 1 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop 3944 S. RM 620, Ste. 130, Bldg. G1, Bee Cave www.capriottis.com $ $$ K COMING SPRING 2022 2 Chili’s Grill & Bar 7710 N. RM 620, Bldg. 2, Austin 5126428100 www.chilis.com $$ H K 3 Crumbl Cookies 3944 S. RM 620, Ste. 120, Bee Cave www.crumblcookies.com $ $$ COMING FEBRUARY 2022 4 Dairy Queen 7710 N. RM 620, Bldg. 4, Austin 5122802696 www.dairyqueen.com $ K 5 Dirk’s Ice Dock 9334 Hwy. 71, Spicewood 5128088414 www.hoekstrabros.com $ B K COMING JANUARY 2022 6 The Impossible Shop 7710 N. RM 620, Bldg. 7, Ste. 750, Austin 5123449481 https://linktr.ee.tis_fourpoints.com $ $$ 7 The League Kitchen & Tavern 13420 Galleria Circle, Ste. A128, Bee Cave 5128082170 www.leaguekitchen.com $$ B H K

620

2222

HILL COUNTRY BLVD.

LAKEWAY

620

LOHMANS CROSSING RD.

BEE CAVES RD.

MAIN ST.

19 20

WEST LAKE HILLS

360

ROLLINGWOOD

BARTON CREEK BLVD.

HAMILTON POOL RD.

BEE CAVE

LOST CREEK BLVD.

MOPAC

W. WILLIAM CANNON DR.

MAP NOT TO SCALE N

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B Breakfast/brunch H Happy hour K Kids menu

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i Fratelli Pizza

Summer Moon Coee

COURTESY I FRATELLI

COURTESY SUMMER MOON

8 Nekter Juice Bar 4005 Market St., Bee Cave 8003851650

www.nekterjuicebar.com $ $$ COMING EARLY 2022 9 Poke House 3652 Bee Caves Road, West Lake Hills 5122917644 www.pokehousetx.com $$ K 10 Rolling Rooster 11416 RM 620, Austin 7372368473 www.therollingrooster.com $$ 11 Tiny Pies 2125 Lohmans Crossing, Ste. 402, Lakeway 7372796200 www.tinypies.com $ $$ ASIAN 12 Far East Far West 6901 RM 620, Austin 5129710560 www.instagram.com/fareastfarwestllc $ 13 Lee’s Kitchen + Cocktails 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. G700, West Lake Hills 5122563918

Locally owned cafe Madrone Coee Co. replaces Austin Pizza Garden.

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WORTH THE TRIP COFFEE On Oct. 2, Madrone Coee Co. opened in the former Austin Pizza Garden location at 6266 Hwy. 290, Austin, near the Y at Oak Hill. The coee shop’s menu includes drip coee, tea drinks and espresso drinks, such an espresso cortado with steamed milk and cafe Americano. Austin Pizza Garden closed Jan. 17, 2021, after 27 years in the community. The restaurant, and now coee shop, operated in a stone building dating to 1898. The building has also served as 25 Tacos 620 11411 RM 2222 5129150444 www.instagram.com/tacos_620 $ B PIZZA 26 i Fratelli Pizza 3736 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 3, West Lake Hills 5123296036 www.ifratellipizza.com $$ $$$ B 27 Lake Travis Pizza 10815 RM 2222, Austin 5122662287 www.laketravispizza.com $$ K 28 Marco’s Pizza 3944 S. RM 620, Bee Cave 5126498588 www.marcos.com $$ COMING SPRING 2022 29 Sammataro 1158 Lost Creek Blvd., Austin 5126901547 www.sammataro.pizza $$$

Louisiana Crab Shack

COURTESY LOUISIANA CRAB SHACK

a steakhouse, a masonic lodge and an art gallery. 6266 Hwy. 290, Austin 512-894-5000 www.madronecoee.com $

EUROPEAN 18 Ellera 12432 Bee Caves Road, Bee Cave 5124018113 www.ellerarestaurant.com $$ $$$ B H K 19 Saveurs La Boulangerie 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. 180D, Austin 5124013817 https://saveurs209.com/la-boulangerie $ $$ 20 Westlake Wine Bar 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. A180, Austin 5128140005 www.westlakewinebar.com $$ $$$ H K MEDITERRANEAN 21 Lazeez Mediterranean Cafe 6812 N. RM 620, Austin 5122159356 www.lazeezaustin.com $ K MEXICAN 22 Blue Gecko 6911 RM 620, Austin 5122419379 www.bluegecko.com $ 23 Mexico Lindo and Delicious 6901 N. RM 620, Austin 5128391435 www.facebook.com/mexicolindoanddelicious $ 24 R19 Taqueria 2422 S. RM 620, Ste. A120, Lakeway 5125208058 https://r19taqueria.com $$ K

PATTON RANCH RD.

290

SEAFOOD 30 El Coco Pirata 8300 N. RM 620, Ste. M100, Austin 5127174860 www.elcocopirata.com $$$ K 31 Louisiana Crab Shack 12815 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave 5123821384 www.louisianacrabshackaustin.com $$$ K SOUTHAMERICAN 32 Sabor Colombia Restaurant 13201 N. RM 620, Austin 5125058305 www.saborcolombia512.com $$ K TEXMEX 33 Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina 1801 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 5123827899 www.vaqueroscafe.com $$ $$$ B H K

www.leeskitchenatx.com $ $$ H COMING SOON 2022 14 Ling Wu Restaurant 7415 Southwest Parkway, Austin 5124745107 www.linasianbar.com $ $$ H COMING SOON 2022 15 Simply Pho House 12913 Galleria Circle, Bee Cave 5122638889 www.simplyphohouse.com $ $$ K 16 Zest Indian Kitchen & Bar 2011 Main St., Ste. 400, Lakeway 5124285309 https://zestindiankitchen.com $$ H COFFEE 17 Summer Moon Coee 5145 RM 620, Ste. D, Austin 5124013124 www.summermooncoee.com $

This list is not comprehensive.

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Retailers that opened in 2021 or are coming in 2022

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A Austin Skin 15601 W. Hwy. 71, Bee Cave 512-663-4650 www.austinskinphysicians.com B Beaux MedSpa 6317 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 260, Several health and beauty spas opened in 2021 in the Lake Travis- Westlake area. 6newbeauty salons to checkout

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183

PACE BEND PARK

2769

BULLICK HOLLOW RD.

LAKE TRAVIS

West Lake Hills 512-426-5438 www.beauxmedspa.com

2222

620

LAKEWAY

LAKEWAY BLVD.

LOHMANS CROSSING RD.

EMMA LONG PARK

COMMONS FORD RANCH

360

620

HILL COUNTRY BLVD.

WEST LAKE HILLS

A D

BEE CAVE

1 C

COURTESY BEAUX MEDSPA

BARTON CREEK HABITAT RESERVE

C Brett Thomas Studio at Westlake 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. B-210, West Lake Hills 512-766-1183 www.btstudiowestlake.com

ROLLINGWOOD

BEE CAVES RD.

2 6 4 11

MAP NOT TO SCALE

MOPAC

8 New Origin Shop 12921 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. D2110, Bee Cave 5122762066 www.neworigin.shop FOODBEVERAGE 9 Spicewood Liquor 9418B E. Hwy. 71, Spicewood 8302205270 www.facebook.com/spicewoodliqourllc 10 Texas Beef Traders 21217 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway 7372090309 www.texasbeeftraders.com www.earthboundtrading.com 12 Summer Classics Home 9900 RM 620, Austin 5129532650 www.summerclassicshome.com/stores/austin RETAIL 13 Five Below 12700 Shops Parkway, Ste. 400, Bee Cave 7372635184 www.vebelow.com HOME &GARDEN 11 Earthbound Trading Co. 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 7372364982

COMPILED BY GRACE DICKENS

BEAUTY 1 Bu City Soap 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., West Lake Hills 5128140004 www.bucitysoap.com CLOTHING&ACCESSORIES 2 Aerie Oine 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. JO9A, Austin 5125413807 www.ae.com/us/en 3 Apricot Lane Boutique 12800 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 7372055624 www.apricotlaneboutique.com/store/beecave 4 BoxLunch 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 7372737427 www.boxlunch.com 5 Gather & Co. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. G125, Bee Cave www.instagram.com/gatherandcoatx 6 Label Society 2901 Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 5122435138 www.labelsociety.com 7 My Steel Magnolia 11416 N. RM 620, Ste. J, Austin 5127773100 www.mysteelmagnolia.com

COURTESY BRETT THOMAS STUDIO AT WESTLAKE

D Deep Roots Salon 15601 Hwy. 71, Spicewood 512-505-8525

Apricot Lane Boutique

COURTESY GIANT NOISE PUBLIC RELATIONS

www.deeprootsatxsalon.com E Frenchies Modern Nail Care 3100 S. RM 620, Ste. 400, Lakeway 512-370-6336 www.frenchiesnails.com/location/ tx-lakeway

BoxLunch

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F Numi Beauty Boutique 3636 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills 512-808-0093

www.instagram.com/ numibeautyboutique

This list is not comprehensive.

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