Spa Sway Medspa opened at 701 S Capital of TX Hwy Suite E-500 Westlake Hills in October. The facility features state-of-the-art Med Spa services, including laser treatments, injectables, and medical-grade skincare administered by licensed aesthetic nurses and certified laser technicians. Book online at www.spasway.com or call 512-615-6113.
La Traviata Italian restaurant opened this fall at 7415 Southwest Parkway, Building 4, Suite 100. Its focus is on locally sourced, farm-to-table, seasonally fresh Italian cuisine. Their dining room is warm and bustling, and the hospitality mirrors the love and respect that goes into every dish. Book a table online at https://latraviataaustin.toast.site or call (512) 520-5200 for reservations.
AMP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (AMP BJJ) family Training Center opened this fall at 4201 Bee Caves Road B112 in West Lake Hills. They offer classes for Pre-K through adults. The family-oriented training center is dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and soul through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For more information, visit www.ampbjj.com or call 512-222-8051.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams’ located at 1208 S. Congress Ave, invites the community to celebrate the season with their new scoop shop exclusive, the Sugar Plum Brittle Parfait. Paired with Brown Butter Almond Brittle and Pistachio Macaron, fresh whipped cream, and pink and white chocolate curls. The flavor is offered for a limited time.
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, located at Oyster Landing, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Is currently hosting its annual Festival of Lights now through Jan. 4. The coffee house and eatery welcome Austinites to experience the festival’s magic on their expansive deck or by booking a Cozy Igloo, a cruise in a whimsical Donut Boat, or a boat cruise with friends and family. General admission features a Holiday Village with games, vendors, food and drink concessions, a Gift Shop and Christmas Market, a Holiday Movie viewing area, and many photo opportunities. To secure an Igloo, Donut Boat, or Boat Cruise, visit www.mozartscoffee.com.
Camp Mabry officials introduced a 3D-printed Texas Military Department Training and Innovation Center this week. Austin-based ICON was able to train and collaborate with 50 service members at the 35th Street military post during the three-month printing time. The structure received a Texas Historical Commission building permit, the first to a 3D-printed structure, to ensure the center resembled Camp Mabry’s historical buildings. ICON has constructed barracks at Camp Swift near Bastrop and a building at California’s Camp Pendleton. Camp Mabry info at tmd.texas.gov
Elizabet Ney Museum will close on Dec. 30 for extensive renovations. The historic home and studio of 1880s sculpture Elisabet Ney, in Hyde Park at 304 E. 44th Street, will reopen in the summer of 2026. The 19th century structure welcomes 21,000 visitors each year and has federal, state, and local historic landmark designations. Elizabet Ney Museum info at austintexas.gov
Teddy’s Restaurant and Bar opened in November at 1601 W. 38th Street in Brykerwoods. Chef and owner Daniel Berg is cofounder of Bill’s Oyster and Teddy’s Restaurant and Bar. Open Sunday-Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm. Menu and reservations at teddysaustin.com, info at hello@TeddysAustin.com or 737-231-9067
Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream will open in January in Casis Village Shopping Center at 2727 Exposition. The soft-serve New Zealand-style ice cream shop currently has a location in East Austin at 1814 Harvey Street, which also serves coffee, hot chocolate, wine, and beer, with ice cream orders starting at noon and specialty coffee ending at 5pm. See zedsicecream.com for info.