North Central Austin Edition | April 2025

Impacts

South Central Austin

BY DACIA GARCIA, SARAH HERNANDEZ & HALEY MCLEOD

Wanderlust Wine Co. The cafe opened its rst location on Shirley Avenue in North Austin in January and serves only matcha drinks. • Opened Feb. 15 • 1601 Barton Springs Road, Austin • Instagram: lovelampmatcha

MOPAC

Now open

Coming soon

6 Lavender & Lemonade Lavender & Lemonade, from owner Aisha Devrouax, will be a “fusion space” oering made-to-order lemonade and limeade drinks with fresh fruit, coees and teas, grab-and-go food items and a stem bar where guests can make personalized ower bouquets. • Opening in late summer • 2209 S. First St., Ste. 105, Austin • www.lavenlem.com

3 Dish Society The local farm-to-table all-day cafe opened in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood following the success of its rst 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

MENCHACA RD.

290

Relocations

WOODBURY DR.

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

MAP NOT TO SCALE

• Opened March 8 • 1701 South Lamar Blvd., Austin • Instagram: dulcefridaatx

Nowopen

1 Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa & Med Spa The spa oers 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 rst 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 nonprot 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

SUMMER CAMP AT CHAPARRAL ICE JUNE 2ND- AUG 8TH

CAMP IN AUSTIN! SCAN HERE TO REGISTER

2525 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757 Your hometown rink for over 25 years!

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM