Business Profile
General Manager Dale Peake, left, and head sommelier Kaitlyn Pearson stand outside of Körk Wine Bar located on the Square near the Grace Heritage Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
New Körk manager hopes to elevate palates, offer experiences
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Visitors to the Square who stop into Körk Wine Bar are likely to find something new. There’s a new general manager in town, and the business now makes a point to only stock wines that aren’t offered anywhere else.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)
Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Approaching The Woodshed recording studio in Granger might just feel like you’re driving up to a house, but the magic lies in the back, where what was essentially the former Granger hardware store now houses a recording studio for musicians, movie makers and podcasters alike.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
From left, Co-owners Chad Misner, Marco Leal, Zack Gardner and Jon Lamb.
Red Horn Brewery & Roastery unites again to create ‘Undercover Cowboy’
Abbey Archer
Red Horn Brewery’s Hazy IPA ‘Undercover Cowboy’ became available this spring on draft and in cans at their two restaurant locations, with plans to expand to other retailers soon.“[The logo] is the silhouette of a cowboy wearing sneakers,” co-owner Chad Misner said.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Rachel Brunson, center, owner of Vintage Arts Coffeehouse and Bistro, with her sisterly staff — Hannah Booher (left) and Scarlett Booher.
Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro is center for entrepreneurial Granger community
Abbey Archer
Amidst the sleepy buildings in downtown Granger sits Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro, a destination for shoppers, diners, those looking for a quick coffee or a place to relax as they pass through town.
On the window, curly letters announce: “Shop inside! 40+ Vendors.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Bryan Chisholm and Michael Pickel stand in front of a sign displaying their core values.
New ownership, same Texas Traditions Roofing
Abbey Archer
Texas Traditions Roofing was started in August of 2014 by Mike Pickel and his brother-in-law Gary Emory. The award-winning roofing company does both residential and commercial work. In January, ownership shifted to Mr. Pickel’s son, Micheal, and Bryan Chisholm.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)
Dakota Cabins brings a new style of living to Williamson County
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Officer Aaron Thompson has lived in the area since the late 1990s, with the goal to one day live in Georgetown.
When Dakota Cabins was looking for a place to expand in Texas, the company looked at the growing tiny home community in Austin. After Mr.
Monday, December 18, 2023
Jaiwai family enjoying a meal after their shift, from left, Peen Jaiwai, Phan Jaiwai, Tom Emerson, Noon Jaiwai.
Family-run restaurant Jaiwai Thai Kitchen brings Thai dishes to the Square
Abbey Archer
Located in the northeast corner of the Square, Jaiwai Thai Kitchen offers traditional Central Thailand dishes in a small space that’s minimally decorated with a faux hedge wall and neon signs.
“We’re not that fancy. We care more about the taste,” Owner Tom Jaiwai explained.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
From stuffed Firecracker meatloaf and chicken fried steak, Love at First Bite has plenty of dishes to love.
Love at First Bite Cafe and Catering offers home-cooked Southern meals in Jarrell
Abbey Archer
“It was actually my oldest daughter, Sabrina, who came up with the name, Love at First Bite,” owner Denay Tellez said. “I was like, “Are you sure?” It wasn’t warm to me at all at first. Then she said “Mom, that's what everyone says when we cater.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique, and Kandy Mitchell, owner of Silver Moon Curios, stand in front of the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.
Silver Moon Curios, Therapie Boutique and Co-Op Salons find homes in co-op space for self-employed women
Abbey Archer
“It’s a magical place, that’s all I can say, in my eyes and in our customer’s eyes,” said Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique. “I call it the hidden secret. … People walk in here every single day and they’re like, ‘How long have you been here? How have I never seen you?
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.
Bandy Jewelers: A hidden gem just off the Georgetown Square
Abbey Archer
Tucked between Coreena’s Bridal Boutique and The Co-Op building on West Eighth Street in Georgetown is Bandy Jewelers, a destination jewelry store in an old shotgun house.
Bandy Jewelry sells second-hand jewelry and offers repairs, custom jewelry services and battery replacements.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023