BY AMANDA CUTSHALL & JOEL VALLEY
9 Kohl’s The American-based department store with more than 1,100 stores nationwide no longer plans to open in Bastrop. Kohl’s o¢ers clothing, jewelry, beauty supplies,
Now open
Now open
appliances, electronics and more. • 600 block Hwy. 71 W., Bastrop • www.kohls.com
10 Kragh’s Jewelry Retail & Repair Founded in 1856 by Koy Kragh, the jewelry shop has served Bastrop for 70 years. Kragh’s Jewelry o¢ers a variety of related services, including custom jewelry design, engraving, stone setting, resizing, repairs, watch
battery replacement and more. • 485 State Hwy. 71 West, Bastrop • www.kraghsjewelry.com
12 The Birdsong Bar and Patio Smithville residents Brittany and Kyle Stinson launched their come-as-you-are hub that features pool tables, arcade games, a book and game nook, and patio games. The spot £lls the former home of a longtime local bar known as Charlie’s. • Opened Dec. 30 • 1200 NE Loop 230, Smithville • www.thebirdsongbar.com
13 Pluto’s Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Veteran and Bastrop resident John Wayne Formica launched downtown Bastrop’s newest hangout, which includes a restaurant, bottle shop and wine club. Located within the former CC Wine & Co., which closed in mid-to-late 2025, Formica uses his training in classical French cuisine to create seasonal, family-style menus. • Opened Jan. 8 • 924 Main St., Bastrop • Instagram: @plutoswinebar
11 Store House Market & Eatery The farm-to-table downtown restaurant is celebrating its £fth anniversary. Menu items range from brunch to dinner, and include options such as the Storehouse Eggs Benedict made with Eden East Farms greens for $25. • 813 Main St., Bastrop • www.storehousebastrop.com
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