New Braunfels Two popular restaurants in Gruene and a local bakery in New Braunfels arent taking any chances after employees tested positive for COVID-19. Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar announced on social media that they would be closing temporarily to sanitize and clean the restaurant. They announced on June 3 were closed to clean and sanitize after an employee notified them they tested positive for COVID-19. A posting on social media does not state when they will reopen back up. In New Braunfels, 2Tarts Bakery also closed to do additional cleaning and sanitizing after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.