South Central Austin Edition | September 2023

Impacts

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL

NORTH AUSTIN

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4 Louis Shanks The high-end furniture store is closing after almost 80 years in business. The store opened in 1945 and has been family owned for four generations. Mike Forwood—the company’s president and grandson of founder Louis Shanks—said the Austin location will begin liquidation sales Sept. 21. The sale will run until everything is sold, or for 120 days, Forwood said. • Closing late 2023

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• 2930 W. Anderson Lane, Austin • www.louisshanksfurniture.com

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2 Asado’s Taqueria The food trailer sits at a gas station at 45th Street and Burnet Road near several other food trailers. Asado’s Taqueria specializes in tacos and burritos with steak, carnitas or chicken; pinto beans; and pico de gallo. • Opened Aug. 18 3 VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care— North Texas The urgent care pet hospital provides same-day and next-day veterinary care seven days a week—including holidays. Additionally, VCA offers a 24/7 teletriage option staffed by a team of on-call veterinary technicians who can advise whether emergency care is necessary. • 1309 W. 45th St., Austin • www.asadostaqueria.com

• Opened Sept. 7 • 8820 Burnet Road, Ste. 400, Austin • www.vcahospitals.com

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1 Uncle Tetsu The California-based Japanese bakery chain opened in its first location in the Austin area this summer in the Highland neighborhood. Known for its Japanese cheesecakes, the bakery also offers burnt Basque cheesecakes, which originated in Spain and are a creamier version of the Japanese version, along with cheesecake biscotti cookies. • Opened July 29 • 6929 Airport Blvd., Ste. 151, Austin • www.uncletetsu-us.com

5 Snarf’s Sandwiches Started by Colorado resident Jimmy Seidel—known to many as Snarf—in 1996, Snarf’s is set to open another Austin location. The sandwiches are made to order and can be made gluten free. Salads, a rotating soup menu and desserts are also available. • Opening in early 2024 • 7301 Burnet Road, Austin • www.eatsnarfs.com

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