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Wanderlust Wine Co. The cafe opened its first location on Shirley Avenue in North Austin in January and serves only matcha drinks. • Opened Feb. 15 • 1601 Barton Springs Road, Austin • Instagram: lovelampmatcha
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6 Lavender & Lemonade Lavender & Lemonade, from owner Aisha Devrouax, will be a “fusion space” offering made-to-order lemonade and limeade drinks with fresh fruit, coffees and teas, grab-and-go food items and a stem bar where guests can make personalized flower bouquets. • Opening in late summer • 2209 S. First St., Ste. 105, Austin • www.lavenlem.com
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3 Dish Society The local farm-to-table all-day cafe opened in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood following the success of its first Austin location in the Mueller neighborhood in 2023. Owned by Aaron Lyons, Dish Society serves brunch, lunch and dinner using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from local farmers, producers and ranchers. • Opened March 25 • 1600 S. First St., Ste. 110, Austin • www.dishsociety.com
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7 Monkey See, Monkey Do! After 20 years on South Congress Avenue, toy shop Monkey See, Monkey Do! will relocate to Menchaca Road near South Lamar Boulevard, a move owner Brandon Hodge said is “voluntary and celebratory.” The novelty shop features a selection of toys, knick-knacks, games, apparel and more. Hodge also owns Big Top Candy Shop on South Congress, which is not relocating. • Relocating May 2 • 2810 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.instagram.com/msmdsoco
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• Opened March 8 • 1701 South Lamar Blvd., Austin • Instagram: dulcefridaatx
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1 Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa & Med Spa The spa offers a range of beauty treatments, including facials and massage therapy. Owner Jennifer Rushing bought the existing day spa, Austin Urban Retreat, last year and has rebranded and relaunched it. • Opened April 2 • 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. D112, Austin • www.banyanandbamboo.com 2 Dulce Frida The gelato trailer from owner Francisco Rosales opened its first brick-and-mortar location, serving Italian ice, lemonade, breakfast tacos and pancakes.
4 Mage’s Sanctum Local gaming and hobby store Mage’s Sanctum has reopened in a new location after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The store carries everything from board games to card games and hosts events such as regularly scheduled Magic The Gathering tournaments. • Opened March 1 • 3924 Woodbury Drive, Ste. A, Austin • www.magessanctum.com 5 Love Lamp Matcha The matcha shop opened its second location above
In the news
SIMS Foundation The Austin nonprofit organization will celebrate its 30th anniversary in May. Founded in 1995 in memory of Austin musician Sims Ellison, the SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and support for musicians, music industry professionals and their families. • www.simsfoundation.org
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