Conscious Kitchen ATX opened its storefront in May at 3620 Bee Caves Road, Suite C, in Westlake. Founded by a mother-daughter duo with PhDs in Holistic Health and Nutrition, the establishment offers raw organic, plant-based, gluten-free, seed oil-free food. It also provides workshops, classes, coaching, and community events, all focused on using food as medicine. Open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. For more information, visit www.consciouskitchenatx.com.
Grain and Berry opened its doors in May at 1213 W. Fifth St., Ste. A. The health-conscious eatery serves healthy food and drink options focusing on fresh, natural ingredients, including handcrafted juices and smoothies, parfaits, acai bowls, specialty toasts, and "plant-powered" flatbreads and quesadillas. It is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. every day of the week. Visit www.grainandberry.com/locations/austin-texas for the whole menu and to order online.
Uptown Cheapskate has opened its 4th Austin area location at 7501 Burnet Road in May. The store provides an expansive selection of gently used items from top brands, all at unbeatable prices. Participate in their resale program, and choose to receive immediate cash for your accepted items or earn 25% more in store credit. Visit www.uptowncheapskateaustin.com for more specifics on their process, or call 512-215-9678.
The Austin Epicure opened at 3736 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 3 in May. They offer Fancy Food for the everyday, snacks, charcuterie boards, and catering. With a spectacular offering of unique culinary delights, they believe fancy food should be enjoyed every day. Visit www.theaustinepicure.com for more information.
JJ Ruescas from Optimizing Me offers an Intro to Breathwork Class at hŌM Yoga Studio, 314 1/2 Congress Ave., every Monday from 5:30-6:15 pm. The class will examine protocols, ranging from relaxation to stimulation, and uncover the potential of your breath as a contemporary tool to influence your body and mind. Visit www.jjruescas.com/event/intro-to-breathwork-monday-2/2025-06-02/ to register or Message JJ on Instagram (@jjruescas) or email him at info@jjruescas.com with the subject line “West Austin News” to receive a one-time free pass.
City of Austin Neighborhood Pools open in June: Murchison Pool on June 3; and Reed, Ramsey, and Westenfield pools on June 7. Murchison Pool, at 7022 Hart Ln is closed Mondays; Reed Pool, at 2614 Pecos St, is closed Tuesdays; Ramsey Pool, at 4201 Burnet Rd, is closed Thursdays; and Westenfield Pool, at 2000 Enfield Rd, is closed on Wednesdays. Austin’s 22 neighborhood pools have no entrance fees.
Esperanza, the tiny homes community at US 183 and US 71 and part of The Other Ones Foundation, has announced Elizabeth Baker as the foundation’s acting executive director. Chris Baker, who founded The Other Ones Foundation in 2017 to make the world better for people affected by homelessness and poverty, recently stepped down as executive director but remains involved in the foundation. Besides housing, the foundation also provides day work, case managers, and skills training. See toofound.org for info and volunteering and donating opportunities.
Face Foundrie, a focused facial bar, is slated to locate at 2727 Exposition in Casis Village soon, bringing Austin its second Face Foundrie location. The upscale spa offers all things facial, including masks, massage, exfoliation, lash and brow work. Facefoundrie to book.
Interfaith Action of Central Texas recognized the work of some Central Texas faves recently. At iACT’s annual Hope Awards dinner last month Elliott Naishtat, Bee Moorhead, and Austin’s First Baptist Church were honored with 2025 Hope Awards. Simone Flowers, director of iACT, presided over the dinner and program at Bullock Texas State History Museum on April 29. More info at interfaithtexas.org
Pease Park, at 1100 Kingsbury Street and stretching from W. 15th St. to W. 31st St., celebrates its sesquicentennial this year: 150 years. On Aug. 25, 1875, Austin City Council accepted a gift of 23 acres from “Gov. E.M. Pease and wife for a public park.” Pease Park Conservancy manages today’s 84-acre Pease Park, with its shaded trails, limestone bluffs along Shoal Creek, an off-leash area, and the welcoming front-door space of Kingsbury Commons and its leading-edge playscapes and recreational amenities for all ages. See peasepark.org for donation information and events.
