A Texas-sized pickle ranch, high-end fashion retailers and more coming to Northwest Austin

High-end men’s clothing brand Boss will open its first Austin-area storefront at Domain Northside later this year. Known for its breadth of tailored men’s suits, the 2,600-square-foot brick-and-mortar storefront will offer a range of other options, including casual, sports and athleisure.

Activate Games

The indoor entertainment center offers more than 500 high-tech games that blend digital and physical activities. Electronic wristbands are used to track participants’ scores throughout the visit. The national franchise has locations throughout the country.

• Opening end of 2024
• The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court, Bldg. T, Ste. 127, Austin
• www.playactivate.com

Omega

The shop will offer a variety of watches for men and women, with options such as gold watches, dress watches and watches with built-in stopwatches. Omega will be situated across from Flower Child in Domain Northside.

Expansions

Office Evolution Austin Arboretum

Located in the Westech 260 building, owner Tyler Jensen expanded his coworking facility an additional 2,200 square feet, bringing it to about 10,000 square feet, by adding 11 new offices and a drop-in space. Office Evolution Austin Arboretum offers private offices, coworking workspaces, conference rooms, workout facilities and more. The offices are furnished and offer 24/7 access.

In The News

Fogueira Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse

The Brazillian steakhouse is set to open later this year at The Domain, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Previously located in Round Rock, Fogueira Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse will offer various cuts of meats ranging from beef to lamb, chicken, pork and more.

Jamba Juice and Auntie Anne’s

The dual-brand location is slated for the Market at Parmer retail center, according to a filing with TDLR. The business carries Auntie Anne’s menu of pretzels and lemonade as well as Jamba’s smoothies, juices, bowls and bites. While a company representative did not respond as of press time, the filing states construction will wrap up in September.

Benold’s Jewelers

Owner Maria Aguirre and her team marked the 95th year of operation for the fine jewelry shop. Benold’s Jewelers has a selection of pieces including bridal and custom designs with a focus on limited editions from smaller workshops, as well as repair services and personal shopping options.

Closings

Sew Much More

After forty years, owners Ron and Barbara Goldkorn retired and closed the sewing store. Sew Much More offered sewing supplies, machines, fabrics and furniture like sewing cabinets, embroidery caddies and more. On April 30, Poppy Quilt N Sew began accepting SMM customers’ maintenance plans, as well as welcoming some of the former SMM employees to the team.

• Closed March 30
• 3010 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. J, Austin

Arkane Studios

A WARN notice filed May 7 shows that video game developer Arkane Studios is closing its Austin-based office in July. The branch in Lyon, France will remain operational.

• Closing in July
• 9420 Research Blvd., Ste. 200, Austin
• www.arkane-studios.com

Summer Moon Coffee

A company representative confirmed that after six years at the center, the owner decided not to renew the lease. Other locations in Steiner Ranch and Cedar Park will remain open.

• Closed in April
• 8300 N. RM 620, Ste. 300G, Austin
• www.summermooncoffee.com

Worth the trip

P Thai’s Khao Man Gai

Fewer than three months after closing the Research Boulevard location, P Thai’s Khao Man Gai reopened at its new spot on Airport Boulevard. Serving Thai-Chinese fusion dishes, owner Thai Changthong specializes in khao man gai, or Thai-style Hainanese chicken and rice. Changthong is also the co-owner of Thai Kun at Domain Northside.