North Central Austin Edition | October 2023

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL

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4 Mad Hippie The Austin-based skin care and cosmetics company owned by Sam and Dana Stewart will open its first brick-and-mortar location. The spot will offer a place to try on products before buying them. In addition, the Stewarts plan to host musical events and yoga classes in the space. • Opening in early 2025 • 700 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.madhippie.com

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2 Drinks Backyard Co-owner and longtime Austinite Sara Lupa opened Drinks Backyard in late September in the old Pilot Knob Liquor Store. The space offers a variety of cocktails, spritzers, margaritas and locally crafted beers with bites from food truck Smokin’ Brew-B-Q. • Opened Sept. 26 • 6328 S. US 183, Austin • www.drinksbackyard.com

1,300-square-foot space in South Austin, offering cuts, colors and chemical treatments. Owner and local Tim Durant said the original location will remain open at

1601 E. Fifth St., Austin. • Opening in November • 1632 S. First St., Austin • www.scruffsbarbershop.com

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1 Jive Turkey Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore, along with his mother, Taleea Moore, opened the turkey- based food truck in South Austin in late August. The menu consists of three options: the Jive Burger; the Jive Turkey Bowl, a cornbread bowl with slow-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese; and the OJ Jive, a deep-fried turkey taco. • Opened Aug. 27 • 1637 E. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.jiveturkeyatx.com

5 JuiceLand The smoothie chain owned by Matt Shook blends raw, cold-pressed juices with fruits and vegetables to create smoothies. Guests can also choose from grab-and- go plant-based meals, wellness shots and superfood lattes. • Opening in November • 600 E. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 400, Austin • www.juiceland.com

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3 Scruff’s Barbershop A gay-owned barbershop that aims to be welcoming for LGBT people will open its second location in a

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