Opening News

8 new shops open at prosperous Watters Creek mixed-use center in Allen

See's chocolates make a great gift for others, assuming you can resist eating them yourself.

Photo courtesy of See's Candies

In yet another sign that the Dallas area is sort of crawling back to normal, there's a new slew of shops and eateries opening at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, the mixed-use development at US-75 and Bethany Drive.

They include everything from chocolate to biscuits to macarons. This is in addition to three new openings that have occurred within the past month.

"There is a ton of momentum at Watters Creek that we are really excited about," says Debra Martinez, marketing director for Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, in a statement. "We have been seeing great stores and restaurants continue to open here, and we think more will join the lineup. There is always something new to experience at Watters Creek."

The list is dominated by eateries but also includes retail and experiential.

Here's the list:

CRVS Boutique
Top-of-the-line women's fitness and fashion apparel that takes women from fitness to work, date night, or lounging at home. Opening: Now.

Mutts Canine Cantina
Combination restaurant-bar-dog park has been on the drawing board since 2019, and at long last, it has opened. It's not your average dog park, but instead is a dual-concept with a walk-up bar and food options such as Mutts Original Chicken Sandwich, burgers, fried-pickles, and milkshakes.Opening: Now.

Sweet Tooth Hotel
Roaming art gallery is hosting Rewind, an experiential art venue with a video store theme, which debuted on October 15. The centerpiece will be a mock vintage video store full of VHS tapes. Opening: Now.

Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen
Upscale Southern restaurant that started out in McKinney in 2015 before being rescued by restaurant group One Esca is mounting a comeback, and that includes this location at Watters Creek as well as a location in McKinney. Opening November.

See's Candies
Famed California chocolatier is opening three pop-up shops around DFW during the holiday 2021 season, with boxed chocolate plus candy bars and stocking stuffers, and that includes Watters Creek. (They're also opening one in Southlake Town Square and the Shops at Hillside Village.) Opening: November.

Beaubeaux's Bourbon & Biscuits
Family restaurant and bar specializes in two things: a biscuit-centric menu and a large selection of bourbon. Opening soon.

Joy Macarons
DFW based bakery specializing in French Macarons and ice cream. This will be their fourth location, joining Lower Greenville, Oak Cliff, and Fort Worth. Opening early 2022.

Youthful Infusion Med Spa
Skin rejuvenating so you look and feel younger. Opening soon.

These eight stores will add to the 72 retail options located at Watters Creek.

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Spa News

Spa Castle Korean bathhouse in Carrollton reopens after renovation

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Spa Castle indoor pool

An Asian spa is about to celebrate a grand reopening: Spa Castle Texas, located in Carrollton at 1020 Raiford Rd., will re-open on January 1, 2026, following a multi-million-dollar renovation.

Established in 2012 as a retreat combining traditional Korean bathhouse culture with modern resort amenities, the facility closed in late July with a plan to bring refreshed pools, enhanced saunas, modernized locker rooms, and hydrotherapy systems.

The renovation was designed to elevate performance, reliability, and the guest experience, while staying true to its Korean “jjimjilbang” roots.

A jjimjilbang is a large, 24-hour Korean public bathhouse and spa featuring gender-segregated wet areas with hot tubs and saunas, plus unisex zones with themed dry saunas like clay and ice rooms. Some also have snack bars, sleeping areas, and entertainment options like TV lounges or PC rooms. In Korea, it functions an affordable destination for families and a cultural hub for relaxation, socializing, and wellness.

Dallas has not only Spa Castle but also King Spa, a similar facility that opened in 2008 on Royal Lane in Dallas' Koreatown district. There is also a Spa Castle in New York.

Highlights of Spa Castle's renovation in Dallas include:

Re-Engineered Hydrotherapy Experience: Upgrades to indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and hydrotherapy systems to deliver a more authentic Korean bathhouse experience.
Reimagined food and beverage menus featuring traditional Korean street food, barbecue, and beverages.

A day pass is $65 for adults on weekdays and $80 on weekends; for 17 and under, it's $45.

Phase II
The re-opening marks the completion of Phase I of Spa Castle’s renovation.

Phase II, slated for spring 2026, will include upgrades to the on-site boutique hotel and the expansive 8,000-square-foot banquet and event space, to position Spa Castle as a destination for weddings, corporate retreats, and special events.

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