Board and Brush Creative Studio (photo above)
Looking for your next night out with friends, family, or co-workers? Board and Brush has endless ideas and experienced instructors to help you hone your woodworking skills to create vintage artwork. They supply all the tools, materials, and assistance—you have all the fun! Parties, workshops, and wine-and-paint nights are just a few of the ways you can enjoy this new DIY craft experience. Board and Brush (boardandbrush.com) anticipates a June opening for their studio at 1485 Kelly Road, in the Publix Pointe shopping center.
Bonafide Bakeshop & Café
Scratch-made baked goods, all-day breakfast, vegan options, and salads and sandwiches made with seasonal ingredients from local sources you’re sure to recognize—all in a cozy, sit-a-while atmosphere. That’s Bonafide Bakeshop & Café. They’re located at 1232 W. Williams Street and anticipate a Memorial Day opening. Check them out at www.bonafidebakeshop.com and stop in to meet owners Kristina Janson and Chris Nocera.
Maeve Salon & Color Bar
Tiffany and Doug Weaver, and managing partner Brie Whalen, opened their luxury hair salon in January at 1121 Apex Peakway, next to AAA. This Apex family-owned business prides itself on providing “a high-quality salon experience that is above and beyond the rest.” They feature Goldwell Color, along with Oribe and R&Co products. Get to know them on social media, or visit maevesalon.com.
Tropical Smoothie Café
In the Williams Street Retail Center, at the intersection of Hwys 55 and 64, it looks like Mattress Warehouse, Starbucks, and Domino’s Pizza are firmly in place. In May, we also noticed a “coming soon” sign for Tropical Smoothie Café. We haven’t been able to confirm an opening date, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about their menu of smoothies, flatbreads, bowls, and more. Download their Tropical Rewards app and you’ll be ready to stop in or order online once you see the “Now Open” sign!
McDonalds
830 E. Willam Street. McDonalds will be going in the parking lot in front of New Horizons church where AliGator Sno Balls is currently located.
