Southwest Austin Dripping Springs Edition | August 2023

COMPILED BY ELLE BENT, AMANDA CUTSHALL, DARCY SPRAGUE & AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

Last Stand Brewing Co.

Black Rock Coee Bar

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the services oered include setting up tours and oering support throughout the leasing process to help nd the per- fect place. The business can help anyone looking for an apartment for free as far north as Georgetown and as far south as San Marcos. www.smartcitylocating.com/ austin-apartments 9 Southwest Pediatric Associates relocated to the other side of Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital on Aug. 21 from 7900 FM 1826, Bldg. 1, Ste. 220, to Bldg. 2, Ste. 202. The pediatric care facil- ity oers wellness and prevention care, in addition to at-home lactation services through both in-person and after-hours telemedicine options. 512-288-9669. www.swpedi.com EXPANSIONS 10 Circuit of the Americas ocials, along with T-11 representatives, an- nounced an expansion July 6 to build car condos on the COTA campus. The project is slated for completion in mid-2024. The condos will be designed for both cars and motorcycles and will provide owners with customized interiors specically made to house those vehicles. The two-level con- dos will range from 1,500-6,000 square feet. Those who purchase a condo will have access to a variety of perks including a clubhouse and pool, private race-view- ing platform, event lawn and discounts on COTA races and events. COTA is locat- ed at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin. www.t11carcondos.com 11 Last Stand Brewing Co. owners expanded the amenities at the taproom to include an air-conditioned pickleball

court in mid-August. Reservations are available for those interested up to two weeks in advance via the website. Lo- cated at 7601 S. Congress Ave., Bldg. 6, Austin, the spot is owned by locals Kerry Richardson, Mandi Richardson and Jim Sampson. www.laststandbrewing.com CLOSINGS 12 Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. , the brewery behind the Thirsty Goat Ale, closed its taproom and is suspending dis- tribution, owner Brian Smittle conrmed Aug. 14. The taproom was located at 8201 Congress Ave., Austin. Thirsty Plan- et Brewing Co. began in South Austin in 2010. Smittle did not provide a timeline for shutting down distribution. 13 SoCo Homebrew closed at 8201 S. Congress Ave., Austin in August. The company did not respond to requests for information as of press time. However, according to the company’s social media, representatives were locked out of the store, located in the same building as Thirsty Planet, on Aug. 9. The company hopes to open in a new location, accord- ing to the post. ANNIVERSARIES 14 Black Rock Coee Bar celebrated its 15-year anniversary in August. Black Rock was founded in 2008 by Je Hernandez and Daniel Brand, and oers roasted coee, teas, smoothies and energy drinks. A national chain, Black Rock has a location in Lantana Place at 7415 South- west Parkway, Bldg. 6, Ste. 700, Austin. www.br.coee

Reset Arcade Bar opened in Stinson Yard, which is home to several other bars.

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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Reset Arcade Bar celebrated its grand opening Aug. 13 after opening its doors July 15 at 10402 Menchaca Road, Unit B, Austin. The bar serves video game- themed cocktails and beers. Arcade and video games are available to play, and guests can socialize indoors, outside or in a VIP lounge. The concept comes from the same owners of Parlay House. www.resetarcadebar.com 15 Raw Paw is celebrating ve years of business at 506 E. St. Elmo Road, Austin. The screen printing studio has grown from a team of ve artists to 11 since opening in the summer of 2018 and celebrating its grand opening Sept. 15. Raw Paw oers wholesale screen printing of shirts and merchandise. With Raw Paw Drop Ship, artists can submit designs and sell them through the company’s web- site. Raw Paw hosts design challenges called Huey’s Quest in which artists cre- ate designs based on a story and theme. 512-522-5872. www.rawpaw.ink 16 ART + Academy will celebrate ve years in Southwest Austin at 5424 W. Hwy. 290 Service Road, Ste. 110, Austin

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this September. The academy oers year-round drawing and painting classes for adults, teenagers and children. Summer camp options for children and teens are also available with the goal of improving artistic skills in an instruc- tional environment. 512-812-8070. www.artplusacademy.com IN THE NEWS Ocials with Barton Hill Farms at 1115 FM 969, Bastrop, announced its immediate closing Aug. 2. The farm rst opened in the fall of 2012 and has served locals and neighboring visitors every fall since.

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SOUTHWEST AUSTIN DRIPPING SPRINGS EDITION • AUGUST 2023