From restaurants to retail, Lubbock saw a mix of business news in the seventh month of 2023. Here's a look at what opened, closed, and confirmed upcoming spots in the Hub City.
Here's which Lubbock businesses opened or moved in July 2023
Doc's Cafeteria
What: Another restaurant from the Lee family, which owns Lee's Café, Royal Seafood, and Bucket of Love, opened their doors in late July, just in time to make this list. This will offer a taste of cafeteria-style home cooking between Thursday and Sunday.
When: July 27.
Where: 4919 34th St.
Ken Chan Ramen
What: Ken Chan Ramen opened their doors on July 17 to offer "their signature broth (which) is created using three types of carefully curated artisanal ingredients and traditional tangy, milky and silky TONKOTSU," according to their website. The menu lists eight ramens, five rice bowls and a mix of appetizers and small bites.
When: July 17.
Where: 4415 S. Loop 289.
Kung Fu Tea
What: Kung Fu Tea is a U.S. Bubble Tea franchise. Drinks include slushes, tea, and other drinks.
When: July 19.
Where: Corner of 82nd and Frankford.
Shades of Grace Boutique
What: The latest Lubbock boutique specializes in graphic t-shirts, which can be viewed in-store or online at shadesofgraceboutique.com.
When: July 2.
Where: 3806 50th St., Suite 200.
Here's which businesses closed in July 2023
All American Mexican Hideout
What: The All American Eatery's venture into the Mexican Hideout started on June 19, but silently ended just over a month later. An employee stated the business closed due to there "not getting enough traffic or business coming in."
When: July 21.
Where: 1217 Crickets Ave.
Brooklyn Pizza / Bar Room
What: Brooklyn Pizza and The Bar Room initially closed in June for repairs and renovations. According to the owner, those repairs didn't happen, which led to the restaurant announcing that the doors would not reopen in Lubbock.
When: July 8.
Where: 5217 98th St. #600.
More: Lubbock's Brooklyn Pizza suddenly closes due to repair issues
The Bent Nail
What: A Tex-Mex barbeque restaurant announced that it would close soon on July 22. The Bent Nail's owner, Jordan, made the announcement via Facebook and attributed it to the difficulties of running a business by one's self.
"I don’t have it in me to push this thing forward alone," Jordan said. "I’ve been in preservation mode here for 3 years trying to hold on to what we had and in the process failed to move forward. I know many of our friends and familiar faces have been disappointed to learn of my decision and people want to know what’s next?? I don’t know. This week has been about finishing strong and treating our last day just like it was our first. I may not be able to control everything, but I know that having a positive attitude and the integrity to see this thing all the way to the end are two things I can control. I didn’t try to make a spectacle of it, I just tried to finish the race I started no matter what place I came in."