New Braunfels | February

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Torchy’s Tacos

Elevated Eyecare

COURTESY TORCHY’S TACOS

COURTESY ELEVATED EYECARE

Benedict. Trevor Airola, the owner and a Canyon High School senior, operates the food trailer on weekends in Gruene and for special events. 830-312-1117. Instagram: @rockymtn_crepes EXPANSIONS 10 The Pour Haus Patio Bar , located at 386 W. San Antonio St., has expand- ed to include a rooftop bar with patio seating. The business opened the new rooftop area with a bar and seating to guests during New Year’s Eve cele- brations Dec. 31. The rooftop bar can accommodate around 100 people and has heaters, and the business owners plan to add covered shades in the future. The Pour Haus features live music every night and serves craft beer and cock- tails. Customers can also purchase street tacos, chips and dips, and quesadillas, among other food items. 830-214-6033. www.pourhausnb.com ANNIVERSARIES 11 Elevated Eyecare , located at 1750 E. Common St., Ste. 1201 celebrat- ed its one-year business anniversary in December. Dr. Jennifer Blaschke and her sister Dr. Kymber Blaschke oer eye care for all ages, including vision therapy, eye disease management and full-service optical care. 830-221-9358 www.elevatedeyecaretx.com 12 1845 Meat Co ., located at 1555 N. Business I-35, New Braunfels, celebrated its one-year anniversary after opening in November 2021. Vice

President Brandon Dietert encouraged the community to come out and visit the store. It sells a collection of meat items, such as sausage and smoked meats. It also sells a small selection of cheeses and condiments. 830-625-1845. www.1845meat.com 13 The Circle Arts Theatre , located at 124 Elizabeth St., is celebrating its 55th season of bringing live performances to New Braunfels. Originally established in 1968, the theater arts center is dedicated to entertaining, educating and inspiring the community. Those interested can take advantage of the youth program, volunteer opportunities and season passes to shows. In 2023, the Circle Arts Theatre has several productions planned, including “The Mousetrap” from March 31 to April 16, “Grease” from July 7 to 31 and a “Comedy of Tenors” from Sept. 29 to Oct. 15. 830-837-6172. www.circleartstheatre.org IN THE NEWS 14 Resolute Baptist Hospital , lo- cated at 555 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels, has earned certication from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The certication is based on stan- dards arming the hospital addresses the full spectrum of stroke care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education. The certication establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes. The Joint Commission is a nonprot organi- zation whose mission is to drive quality improvement and patient safety, accord- ing to a press release. 830-500-6000. www.resolutehealth.com

Mini-golf course Sip n Putt features 18 holes with varying diculty levels.

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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN A new local business oering family- fun activities has opened in the community. Sip n Putt , a mini-golf course, opened at 7420 N. I-35, New Braunfels. Perched on the side of a hill with views of the Hill Country, the champion-style putting course has 18 holes and oers three diculty levels. The business held its soft opening Jan. 13 and is oering $15 adult games to customers with kids games half o. “It took a lot of work in land improvements alone, but just seeing the aesthetics and the walls and as we build into the landscape, it’s going to be a beautiful piece of property, and hopefully everybody can enjoy it,” owner Bret Shallenberger said. Only the putt-putt portion of the business is open to the public so far, but Shallenberger has big future plans for the property. Retrotted storage containers will house a large seasonal holiday display, spectator lounge and one of two bars called the Halfway Haus. A 100-foot waterfall is also in the process of being constructed, which will overlook a larger bar, a stage and a food truck area. The business also plans to add a kids miniature

golf course and a members-only cigar lounge and spa on the property. It took over a year of extensive planning and construction to build the course, and Shallenberger said he is happy with how it came together. He anticipates the rest of the property will be completed by the summer. “It’s very nice to see [the mini-golf course] done,” Shallenberger said. “But really better than that is seeing people’s reaction, it sounds like a golf tournament going on up here at night with people hooting and hollering and having fun, and everybody’s digging it. That’s better than anything else I could expect.” 830-358-7118 www.sipnputt.com

1308 Gruene Road, New Braunfels www.gruenewinery.com Monday-Thursday 11 am - 6 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am - 7 pm Sundays noon - 6 pm $7.00 Wine Tastings Daily From dry to sweet, we’ve got a wine for everyone!

NEW BRAUNFELS EDITION • FEBRUARY 2023