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Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Vintage shop Florence Marketplace offers customers something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Florence Marketplace is a vintage store selling antiques and gifts in downtown Florence. Co-owned by Justin Gibson, the space is designed using a three pronged approach. The “Modern Mercantile” area sells giftable items like cosmetics, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and other drygoods.
Diego Bullara is the owner of Sharks Burger. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Diego Bullara is the owner of Sharks Burger. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Fin-tastic Leander burger house serves quality food, support community

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Nestled in the Cold Springs shopping center off of Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander, Sharks Burger works to accommodate the lunch rush.  Owner Diego Bullara makes his rounds, going table to table, striking up conversations with his customers.
The door at 701 South Main Street reads "Coming Soon!". Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

The door at 701 South Main Street reads "Coming Soon!". Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

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Juliet Italian Kitchen coming to the Square

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Juliet Italian Kitchen — an Austin-based restaurant that serves from-scratch Italian food inspired by the restaurants of Little Italy in New York City — will open a restaurant in the former home of Gumbo’s in Georgetown.
William Lee from Wilco Economic Development Partnership gives a presentation on the importance of setting up the potential relationships for Korean businesses to the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Wednesday, June 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

William Lee from Wilco Economic Development Partnership gives a presentation on the importance of setting up the potential relationships for Korean businesses to the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Wednesday, June 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Samsung attracting hundreds of businesses to Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 23, 2023
Williamson County Economic Development Partnership met with the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Wednesday, June 21, to discuss potential new businesses coming into the area as a result of Samsung.
An order of Namaste’s Nepali style of Chicken Curry, Cabbage Masala, Kachumber salad and naan.

An order of Namaste’s Nepali style of Chicken Curry, Cabbage Masala, Kachumber salad and naan.

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All welcome at Namaste restaurant in Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Nepal native Dinesh Mishra in March opened Namaste Dine-in on Williamson Drive to introduce the Georgetown community to Nepali and Indian cuisines.  Namaste is a family-run restaurant that serves home-style dishes. Because Nepal borders Northern India, both Nepali and Indian cuisines are similar.
The Grumpy Jack is the Soeffker’s private, back yard pub and the inspiration to their future restaurant on the Square. Photos courtesy The Grumpy George

The Grumpy Jack is the Soeffker’s private, back yard pub and the inspiration to their future restaurant on the Square. Photos courtesy The Grumpy George

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Grumpy George, an English pub, is opening on the Square later this summer

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
European immigrants Karen and Jack Soeffker are creating an authentic English pub on the Square called Grumpy George. The restaurant could open in early August at 114 East Seventh Street. Ms. Soeffker — the owner of All Things Kids on the Square — is originally from England.
On Tuesday, company officials — along with the project developer Iva McLachlan and Georgetown and Williamson County VIPs — cut the ribbon to celebrate its addition to Georgetown.

On Tuesday, company officials — along with the project developer Iva McLachlan and Georgetown and Williamson County VIPs — cut the ribbon to celebrate its addition to Georgetown.

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H-E-B cuts the ribbon on its new store in Georgetown

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Georgetown’s new H-E-B is ready for customers. The Wolf Lakes Village store opened its doors at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7.
Russell Kinder, center, owner (with his wife Erika) of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

Russell Kinder, center, owner (with his wife Erika) of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

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Photos: Coupland Dancehall offers lessons

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 5, 2023
The historic Coupland Inn and Dancehall, built in 1904, holds dance classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m.  The classes are free, but donations are appreciated.  On this day students were learning the Texas Two Step and Line Dancing techniques.
Jan Hanson, Chef Stephan Pyles, and Jim Leslie at Alma.

Jan Hanson, Chef Stephan Pyles, and Jim Leslie at Alma.

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Tastes of the Town: Alma opens at The Hacienda

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Casual elegance honors Texas tradition at Alma by Stephan Pyles. The restaurant is located at The Hacienda property near the south entrance to Sun City. The official opening for the much awaited restaurant was May 9.
Gumbo’s displays a “for lease” banner.

Gumbo’s displays a “for lease” banner.

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Gumbo’s North closes on the Square

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, April 13, 2023
After 11 years on the Square, Gumbo’s North has closed. The restaurant — located in the Old Masonic Lodge building on the corner of Seventh and Main streets — originally opened in October of 2012.
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