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RENOVATIONS 14 A series of building renovations and upgrades at Chinese restaurant Hunan Chef in Cedar Park were completed in Feb- ruary. Renovations included new furniture and brighter lighting, and the restaurant was painted. The restaurant also added self-service kiosks. Manager Phoebe Chen said the improvements allow sta to pro- vide more convenient service to custom- ers. Located at 251 N. Bell Blvd., Ste. 113, Cedar Park, Hunan Chef sells a spread of Chinese cuisine options, such as fried rice, katsu, teriyaki chicken and beef, and more. 512-331-1069. IN THE NEWS 15 Texas Children’s Hospital named Russ Williams the senior vice president of the new North Austin campus, which is under construction at 9835 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin. Williams comes with more than 20 years of experience in health care operations, according to a March 10 re- lease. The hospital is slated to open in Feb- ruary 2024. www.texaschildrensaustin.org 16 Ascension Texas announced the appointment of Michael Wiggins in early March as the new president of Dell Children’s —which now includes Dell Children’s Medical Center and the upcom- ing Dell Children’s Medical Center North. Wiggins has held multiple leadership po- sitions in children’s health care, according to a release. Prior to joining Dell Children’s, Wiggins served as president and CEO at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Located 9010 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, Dell Children’s Medical Center North is scheduled to open April 27. https://healthcare.ascension.org
Burnet Road, a fast-casual outpost in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a catering company and an event space. The Cedar Park location’s menu will consist of options from the restaurant’s original location—such as the Dan Dan Noodles made with pork, chili peanut sauce, cucum- bers and bean sprouts—as well as new items unique to Cedar Park. 512-330-4439. www.thepeachedtortilla.com 12 Northwest Austin is scheduled to gain another Starbucks location May 15. Located at 10526 W. Parmer Lane, Bldg. 3, Austin, the new Avery Ranch shop will be a drive-thru and pickup-only location with no dine-in option, store manager Cayley Simchick said. Starbucks is a Seattle-based chain of co eehouses that has a menu full of hot and cold teas, co ees, drinks and blended beverages. The co ee chain also sells hot breakfast bites, snacks and sweets. www.starbucks.com 13 California-based Hawaiian restaurant Poki Bowl is planning to open a Cedar Park location in May. Native to Hawaii, poke is a fast-casual meal served with all sushi ingredients, franchisee Robbie Willhelm said. Located at 1525 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. C, the new Cedar Park location will have poke bowls and boba tea options. 512-500-5585. www.pokibowl.com ANNIVERSARIES Ian’s Cleaners —a local laundry deliv- ery service—is celebrating ve years in business in May. The business, owned by Ian Noble, o ers wash and fold and dry cleaning laundry delivery services to ZIP codes throughout Austin, Round Rock, Pugerville, Georgetown and Cedar Park. https://ianscleaners.com
The Rabbit Hole Neighborhood Bar began serving cocktails, wine and beer March 31. COURTESY THE RABBIT HOLE NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Opening as a spin-o of The Lucky Rabbit in Jonestown, The Rabbit Hole Neighborhood Bar began welcoming customers in Leander on March 31. Located in the San Gabriel Ridge shopping center at 2080 N. US 183, Ste. 145, The Rabbit Hole’s owners are Matt Morcher, Sandra Cleveland, and Matt and Shelly Delahoussaye, who are a part of the team at The Lucky Rabbit. Jonestown’s The Lucky Rabbit is located at 18626 RM 1431. The neighborhood bar has elements such as gears on a clock that complement the theme of “going down the rabbit hole,” according to a March 24 press release. Brick walls with murals of clock-like rabbits and gears painted by a local artist along with the black iron back bar contributing to the industrial look are both featured in the bar’s 68-seat interior space. Cocktails at The Rabbit Hole are mixed with local liquors and have rabbit- themed names, such as the Perky Bunny,
which is made with a Red Bull oater and Pop Rocks on the rim, or the Bubbly Bunny, which consists of gin, lavender, lemon and prosecco. Local wine and beer are also available on the bar’s menu. Bar snacks are available as food options, but customers also have the choice to order from nearby restaurants, such as Sabino’s Pizza Pub and Ah Thinh Asian Cuisine. The bar is a 21-and-older
establishment. 509-999-1337 www.rabbitholetx.com
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