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"I watched Commerce Cafe open in spring 2020 as a seasonal American spot from Lockhart native Sarah Heard and partner Nathan Lemley; they leased downtown during the pandemic, workshopped dishes for weeks at their Austin restaurant before opening, serve classics like spaghetti Bolognese with housemade pasta and sauce, and run a full bar while aiming to introduce more adventurous dishes to Lockhart in an approachable, high‑value way." - Taylor Tobin