Force of Nature meat is now being sold at Thoms Market, 1500 Spyglass Dr, Austin, 78746, Peoples Rx on 4201 Westbank Drive, 78746, and HEB at 701 Capital Of Texas Hwy-Bld C, 78746. The Austin-based company aims to improve the environment and health through regenerative agriculture. Visit their website at www.forceofnature.com for further information and shopping options.
Legrand Fashion House opened in Westlake at 3300 Bee Caves Road, Suite 420. The lifestyle boutique offers elevated women's apparel and distinctive, high-style brands. Its curated collection of upscale clothing and accessories is complimented by personalized service. The store is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit their website at www.legrandfashionhouse.com or call 512-243-8501 for more information.
Nothing Bundt Cake has opened a new location at 5400 Brodie Lane, Suite 220, in southwest Austin. The bakery specializes in bundt cakes, which are handcrafted on-site in various delicious flavors and sizes. The store also offers a wide selection of retail items, including party supplies, décor, and gifts. Order from their new location by calling 512-387-9828 or emailing Austin-sunsetvalley-tx@nothingbundtcakes.com.
Painted Tree Boutiques has opened at 5400 Brodie Ln, Suite 300, in southwest Austin. The unique marketplace offers a retail shopping experience specializing in gifts, home decor, and boutique clothing sold by entrepreneurs. Independent vendors share resources, costs, and success in a reimagined co-retailing space. Visit their website at www.paintedtree.com to learn more about the store and inquire about becoming a contributing vendor.
Bird Dog Pit BBQ opened this month on Burnet Road in the long-time Pit BBQ space. The 4707 Burnet Road circa-1970s joint had recently been Big O’s Pit BBQ, run by Taco Shack owner Orlando Arriaga. Bird Dog Pit BBQ’s hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Fixe Southern House in downtown Austin has opened for brunch and lunch, serving daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Fixe biscuits for a late breakfast and sandwiches, burgers, salads, entrees, and sides. Fixe Southern House at 500 W 5th St continues happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. At 512-888-9133, fixesouthernhouse and @fixesouthernhouse. The restaurant has three private rooms with complimentary AV for special events.
Old Quarry Branch Library off Far West Blvd closed in mid-June for renovations, and the 7051 Village Center Dr location will reopen sometime in 2025. Expected renovations include a major remodeling with all new furnishings and interiors and ADA upgrades to the branch opened nearly 50 years ago in January of 1976.
Parker+Scott at Burnet Rd. and Anderson Lane celebrates its second anniversary on Aug. 3 with a party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop carries hundreds of Texas-based brands, including some of Austin’s most sustainable poducts. The 2113 W. Anderson Lane kid-friendly shop carries a range of goods including toys, books, kitchen storage, candles, apothecary items, and snacks – focused on local, inclusive, and sustainable. At parkerandscott.com and @parkerandscott
Spread & Co has closed its Jefferson Square location in Brykerwoods and will open a new shop in Cherrywood neighborhood on Manor Road. The cheese board and house-made specialty foods shop now has summer hours for breakfast, lunch, and drinks at its Laguna Gloria location: Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 3p.m., and open till 8 p.m. on Thursday. Online orders for grazing boards can be picked up at the Laguna Gloria location until the new location is up and running. Laguna Gloria location: 3809 W. 35th St, spreadandco.com, or 737-757-4367