Moonshine Comfort & Cocktails brings a warm, “grandma’s kitchen” feel with a contemporary twist to its Northwest Austin-Cedar Park location. Guests are welcomed by a soft fire and a spacious interior featuring a large bar stocked with whiskeys and tequilas, a dining room with long communal tables and an outdoor patio.

The overview: The inviting atmosphere is designed for everything from casual family meals to milestone celebrations. General manager Kyle Lane said the goal is to serve as a neighborhood gathering place for groups of all sizes.

What's for dinner: The menu, described as “Southern comfort meets Texas ranch,” blends regional classics with updated flair, including corn dog shrimp, fried green tomatoes and chicken-fried steak, alongside cocktails such as a bourbon slush.

A lesson in history: The concept builds on Moonshine’s downtown Austin roots in the historic Waterloo Compound, carrying forward a legacy of preserved architecture and Southern hospitality. The Avery Ranch location opened in 2018 and reflects a more modern interpretation of the brand.

• 10525 W. Parmer Lane, Austin

A new ice cream shop is coming to Cedar Park. Melto Ice Cream Shop is slated to open in the Centro Plaza shopping center near the Leander-Cedar Park line, according to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Zooming in: The interior finish-out of the 1,500-square-foot shop is expected to be completed by December 2027, the filing states. The work is expected to cost $200,000.

• 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 203, Cedar Park

A medical-surgical unit and an electrophysiology unit are part of a $27.7 million expansion to the St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, announced May 7 by the St. David's HealthCare system. 

The overview: The recently-added fourth floor of St. David's Round Rock Medical Center will be occupied by the future unit and lab, as the hospital system plans for long-term care in fast-growing Williamson County.

The details: With 34 beds, the $16.7 million medical-surgical unit will increase the hospital's total capacity from 209 beds to 243 beds upon completion, according to a news release from St. David's. This unit will provide care for patients with acute and post-surgical needs. 

The expansion includes a second electrophysiology unit, doubling the hospital's capacity to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders. The unit will cost $6.7 million and requires $4.3 million in facility upgrades. 

Electrophysiology is a specialty focusing on the heart's electrical system, according to the news release.