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Market Story
Check out 13 of Cedar Park’s latest launches, leavings and local leaps

Stay up to date with the latest North Austin business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings. This list is not comprehensive.

Claw Haven
The Asian-style claw arcade is owned by Michael Lu, Bradley Wong, Vicky Lee and Peter Song. Claw Haven has a variety of claw machines with prizes including Pokémon plushies, POPMART Labubus and BABYTHREE Blind Boxes. The goal for Claw Haven is for every visitor to leave feeling like a winner, according to the company's website.

  • 1550 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 103, Cedar Park

Teaspoon
The new boba spot sells seasonal sips, classic tea flavors and coffee. Menu items include the Guava Sunset, which includes guava and pineapple marmalade with lemon juice. Keyla Ruiz and her sister Rhoda Sween are co-owners of the new franchise location.
  • 1811 S. Lakeline, Ste. 200, Cedar Park

 
CI Business
Phat Tracks Books & Records now selling physical media in Cedar Park

Phat Tracks Books & Records is now open in Cedar Park, offering a selection of books, vinyls, CDs, and cassettes. The store opened its doors to customers on Dec. 6 said owner Thomas West. 

The context: West previously told Community Impact he wanted to curate an inventory of media that other retailers overlooked. He was inspired to open the business after he and his wife had difficulty finding books that fit their respective interests. 

The details: The store sells a range of banned books, underground music and events, according to its website, and will soon host local bands for live performances, West said. 

Some of the bestselling items at the new book and music store include horror books and cassette tapes. 

  • Opened Dec. 6
  • 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-104, Cedar Park

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar to open soon in Pflugerville

A unique dining experience is opening in Pflugerville on Jan. 15.

Located at 18725 FM 685, Ste. 140, Pflugerville, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar features a conveyor belt that delivers handmade sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura and desserts directly past guests' tables, allowing them to select items as they pass. Guests can try different items and payment is calculated based on the number of plates consumed.

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🥪 High Road DelicaTexan serving up craft foods, coffee and cocktails in Austin's Bouldin Creek neighborhood
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🍨 Milkmade ice cream trailer to launch in North Austin in January
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🥟 Bites & Basil now open in Hutto
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🍣 Oumi Sushi Grill & Bar opens with all-you-can-eat experience in North Austin
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Saté Texas champions Indonesian flavors in Round Rock

After years of selling Indonesian food at local food fairs and from a food truck, Eugene and Tina Villarreal recently marked one year operating Saté Texas at its brick-and-mortar location in Round Rock.

The restaurant specializes in Indonesian-style satay and grilled dishes influenced by Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian flavors. The Villarreals said the first year has brought both challenges and steady signs of growth.

“It’s very challenging,” Tina said. “A lot of people don’t really know what Indonesian cuisine is. They walk in, they look around, and they’re unsure what they’re going to get.”

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Metro News
Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival to bring headliners Christina Aguilera and Calvin Harris

Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival is returning to Austin on March 13-14 with a range of featured artists including Christina Aguilera and Calvin Harris. The two-day event will showcase performances from 16 different artists, as stated in a news release.

The details: Community members can find two-day and one-day general admission tickets in addition to two-day and one-day general admission plus tickets. Event-goers can look forward to immersive activations throughout the festival and local food vendors.

Performing artists include Flipturn, GROUPLOVE, The Two Lips, Foster The People, Jade LeMac, Aidan Bissett, Mallrat, Skateland, Caroline Hale, The Runarounds, Between Friends, Stephen Sanchez, Ravyn Lenae and Major Lazer Soundsystem. 

Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin

 

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