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torytelling is best over brunch. As a family, our favorite way to spend time together is socializing while sharing a meal. It’s become a daily tradition to reflect: a time to encourage one another, a time to celebrate the highs of the week and a time to acknowledge the lows. This kind of relationship seems to naturally build around a table full of food and conversation. I believe it’s one of the reasons this community is thriving and why brunch is such a popular activity for Austinites. Sharing a meal—especially the most important meal of the day—is an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. It’s a chance to relax, take a deep breath, have intentional conversations, order one more mimosa over a breezy patio.

In this issue, we indulged ourselves while leaving our diets behind to taste all the Eastside has to offer for breakfast. It was hard work, really. Narrowing down the options was the hardest part. However, I have to say we were not disappointed in any of the food we were served. From staples like Ciscos, to new takes on taco buffets at Grizzelda’s, to crispy French toast at Yellow Jacket Social Club and salmon ceviche at The Hightower, eating East for brunch will always leave you coming back for more next weekend.

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That’s why it’s not enough to just write about it. We’ll be throwing a Brunch Bash this summer for hungry Eastsiders to come get social and sample some of the flavors these restaurants have to offer. Visit eastsideatx.com/events to find out more info as it becomes available and to purchase tickets.

As you think about where you will be sharing your next meal, don’t let the opportunity escape you to connect with friends, family, a neighbor, or even a local business owner. Opportunity awaits, and so does some delicious food!

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Brunch: the best meal of the day and probably the only one that will have you bouncing out of bed in the morning. However, not every brunch is created equal: sometimes eggs, other times tacos. Regardless of what sits on the plate, these Eastside brunch-eries are sure to keep your stomachs full and your mouths watering for more.

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Scoot Inn to the 21st Century History Spotlight WORDS BY JESSICA DEVENYNS

With the fourth oldest liquor license in the city and the accolade of oldest continuously running beer joint in central Texas, Scoot Inn is a watering hole which does not seem to run dry.

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or 147 years, Scoot Inn has cultivated a libation-filled history, serving everyone from transient truckers to next-door neighbors. Its humble beginnings hearken to the wild, wild west where it served as a railroad saloon. When Sam and Nancy Wilson purchased the property a few decades later..." they turned the establishment into a respectable grocery store, yet its back room seemed unable to let go of its whiskey-tinged history. Travelers, rough necks, ranch hands, and outlaws had a knack of rolling by the general store for a jug of beer, a bite of food, and, if they were lucky, a few blocks of ice to relieve the rays of the scorching Texas sun.

Eventually, stove-pipe hats, sombreros, and derbies were replaced by the bare heads of the 1920s, whose free-flowing spirits were often in direct opposition

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to the regulations of Prohibition. Naturally, they catered to these revelers and operated as a bootlegging business and gambling house between intermittent shutdowns by local law enforcement.

ble acts that came through to perform at this longtime Austin watering hole. Despite its best efforts, however, the old bones of this institution could not escape notoriety forever.

It took until 1940, however, for this bar to officially acquire the moniker “Scoot Inn” when Scoot Ivy and his buddy Red opened Red’s Scoot Inn. During this 40-year iteration of Scoot Inn, the establishment didn’t alter its mission statement and served railroad men and factory workers who came in search of a ‘cold one’ after a long day’s work.

In 2017, C3 Presents purchased the space and gave it a modest makeover in keeping with its historic charm. A neighborhood stalwart, much of what was beloved about the bar remains the same. Today patrons can walk in and still tap on the honky-tonk piano sitting in the corner as a bartender slings a drink. The melody between old and new drifts through the air as couples dance just as they have for generations.

As Austin grew, so did Scoot Inn’s ventures. In 2007, Jim Stockbauer, who owned the Longbranch Inn on E. 11th Street, purchased the property and officially inducted it into Austin’s growing list of music venues. Over the years, the saloon kept a low profile as its original 1889 façade masked the parade of nota-

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Arts+ entertainment April +May 2018

12 arts in film ZAHN MCCLARNON DISCUSSES AUSTIN, ACTING, AND NATIVE AMERICAN REPRESENTATION.

14 entertainment SELF-PROCLAIMED ELECTRO-POP MUSICIAN SARAH DOSSEY NAVIGATES AUSTIN'S EVER-CHANGING MUSIC SCENE.

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“Austin’s music scene is changing.

You can either be afraid of the change or spearhead this new wave of music.”

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When the Path Finds You Making Progress in the Film Industry WORDS & PHOTOS BY SANDRA DAHDAH

Known for his roles in Longmire and Fargo, Zahn McClarnon is back in town filming his second season of AMC’s hit TV series, The Son, starring Pierce Brosnan.

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ahn discovered acting in the early 90s when he was living in Nebraska. “I was bored; I didn’t know what to do with my life and thought it would be fun, but then I fell in love with it,” he recalls. It was then that he decided to move to L.A., and the rest is history.

As an actor who’s played many roles as a Native American, McClarnon has witnessed a great deal of progress for Natives. “They are hiring Natives to play Natives now. Producers are listening to Natives more; they bring cultural advisors to set. They are listening to us, asking us what we think, and involving us more in the process,” Zahn admits with a smile. Despite this progress, Zahn acknowledges that there is still a long way to go. “We need more Native writers, directors, and storytellers to get involved in the business. I don’t think Natives can sell films yet as lead actors.

We’re just not at that point. People seem to not want to put money behind it [yet],” he acknowledges.

In his current role, he plays Toshaway, a Comanche leader. This role is different from past roles he’s done; it’s more of a patriar-

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chal character. “I’m really enjoying that type of father figure role,” grins Zahn. He’s also learning the Comanche language, which can be challenging. However, growing up with Hunkpapa Lakota influence, he’s discovered cultural parallels with the Comanche tribe. Throughout his research, he’s found the book, The Comanches: Lords of the South Plains, to be enlightening on the subject.

Zahn is passionate about his craft and continues to take acting classes and is always doing something to help him prepare for his next role. He advises young actors to do the same. “Study, [then] study some more and act wherever you can. If you love it, you’ll do anything.”

Although his time in Austin is coming to an end, Zhan will remain in Texas. His next role takes place in Dallas for the show Queen of the South. But e enjoys Austin and hopes to be back for Season 3.

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Life in Pop

tro-pop, blending synths and interesting melodies, using multiple combinations of analog instruments. She says it’s not what you would hear coming out of Los Angeles but, instead, a reflection of her Austin roots and the current shift in styles.

In a city rich with Indie-artists, Americana musicians, and rock and rollers, singer-songwriter Sarah Dossey stands out with her electro-pop vibes.

While she hasn’t figured out if her unique style is a good or bad thing just yet, she says her main goal is to have fun in her craft.

In working on her latest album, Dossey used inspiration from the musicians and genres she’s always been drawn to, like Tom York, who she began listening to in college, and Norwegian and Swedish pop music. Heavily reflecting the folk music heard in those countries, she says her vocal melodies are intricate and different, a style of songwriting that makes sense to her.

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ossey admits pop music isn’t considered a genre in Austin, and there isn’t a lot of pop music being made. But as Austin’s music scene continues to grow and change, so are the clubs and the bands they’re looking to book. “What’s happening downtown is a more 14 EASTside | April/May2018

club vibe, and it’s definitely a challenge for sure,” Dossey explains. “But I think you can either be afraid of the change or spearhead this new wave of music,” and she’s excited to be a part of the shift.

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Aside from her solo project, Dossey is also a member of Austin-based folk, bluegrass band Indian and The Jones, where she plays banjo. In writing music

for the band, Dossey pulls from her love for Fleetwood Mac. She grew up listening to the duo, which is why she loves male-female vocal interactions.

Dossey’s latest album, which can be expected this summer, showcases her departure from her initial, mostly electronic sound. “I don’t see myself [in] the sex pop genre,” she admits candidly. “I like the quirky and the fun, [and] I like things that are energetic and thought provoking.” It’s a shift that, she says, comes with a few connotations. But in the end, she is embracing her personality and being true to herself.

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Show Me Love For her eighth grade talent show, Dossey and her two best friends sang Robyn’s Show Me Love. It was her first experiment arranging vocals. “We did it acapella, and I arranged it all,” she recalls fondly.

“I just naturally heard the harmonies, and I’ve loved that style of music ever since.” Her love and appreciation for a musician like Robyn still remains today.

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APRIL MAY Hops & Games: Board Game Night

April 11, 6-10pm Join Jessi and Alex, the creators of Boon the Game, for a night of gaming and craft beer.

This event will be held at local Hops & Grain Brewery, where there will be more than twenty-five board games to choose from. So bring your friends, grab a beer, and enjoy a night out full of tasteful competition.

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Workshop: Ceramics 101

April 16, 6:30-8pm If you’ve ever been interested in ceramics, register to learn more at Craft. The workshop is beginner-friendly and introduces participants to the basics of ceramics, including clay types, firing, and best practices. You’ll make, decorate, and glaze a vase to take home.

Classes fill up fast, so register soon! 4704B E Cesar Chavez St. #5 | madeatcraft.com

The Pink Bow Project

April 21-May 15, times vary This exhibition, put on by artist Karen Hawkins, brings attention to the tragedy of child sexual abuse through a powerful multimedia work. Held at Gallery Shoal Creek, the exhibition features 52,000 pink bows, symbolic of the number of substantiated female child sexual abuse cases reported annually to Child Protection Services agencies. Admire beautiful art and support a reputable cause during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Ellsworth Kelley’s ‘Austin’

April 28, 3-4pm Learn about artist Ellsworth Kelley’s monumental last work, a freestanding stone building located on the UT Austin campus at the Blanton Museum of Art. The public tour will examine Kelley’s modern aesthetic, Judeo-Christian themes, and the initial conception and design of the work. The tour is included in the $9 Blanton admission. 200 E MLK Jr. Blvd. | blantonmuseum.org

Sustainable Food Center Farm to Plate

May 9, 7-9:30pm Held at the Barr Mansion, the SFC’s Farm to Plate event features bites from Austin restaurants that source their food locally. This year’s roster includes the chefs from Pitchfork Pretty, Odd Duck, Eden East, and more. The event also offers local artisan cocktails, beer, and wine. Support the local non-profit by purchasing tickets or a table, and all proceeds benefit SFC’s community programs. 10463 Sprinkle Rd. | sustainablefoodcenter.org

Crafternoon

May 12, 12-2pm One of East Austin’s best health food grocers, in.gredients, offers an afternoon of crafting for kids of all ages. Activities include painting, collage making, mixed medium, and more for only $10 per child. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon! 2610 Manor Rd. |

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Austin Reggae Festival

April 20-22, all weekend To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Austin Reggae Festival is offering one of its strongest lineups ever, including The Wailers, Black Uhuru, Collie Buddz, and more. Attendees can expect a weekend of great music and chill vibes. The festival offers a three-day pass for only $45, and tickets are on sale now.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 5, doors open at 12pm Since 1978, the nonprofit Fiesta Patrias of Austin has put on family-friendly festivals to celebrate the culture and heritage of Austin’s Hispanic community. This year’s Cinco de Mayo festival will offer traditional mouthwatering food and cultural performances to celebrate. Tickets are $10. A portion of the proceeds will support local community programs.

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May 20, 9pm All the single ladies! All the single ladies! All the single ladies! All the single ladies, now put your hands up. Single or not, grab your girlfriends and head to Sahara Lounge for a night of dancing. This ladies-only event is for those 21 and over and is sure to be a good time. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

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Hot Luck Festival

May 27-29, all weekend This festival melds the music and culinary worlds through one fiery event. Inspired by family reunions and rowdy tailgates, the event features the hottest chefs from all over the country and performances by bands such as Galactic and Hot Snakes. Individual tickets for music events or culinary events range from $15-$95.

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Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run

June 7, 8pm This fundraiser for the Trail Foundation brings together a couple of Austinites’ favorite things: running and margaritas. Beginning along Walter Seaholm Drive, this 5K winds its way through the streets bordering Lady Bird Lake. Afterwards, runners are encouraged to attend the Post-Race Party on the Great Lawn in front of the Seaholm Power Plant and the Finisher Party at Sand Beach Park. Maudie’s Tex-Mex and, of course, margaritas will be served. Begins on Walter Seaholm Dr. | thetrailfoundation.org

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Style + beauty April +May 2018

This lively green look is ready for spring with a chiffon, forest green 1950’s button up dress over 90’s army green trousers topped with a sterling silver and black leather belt with a mid-size, mustard rabbit print tote.

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SUPPORTING YOUR ADRENAL SYSTEM

This hot red look is the best way to liven up any spring day.

The vintage loose fitting, cheongsam style hot red dress coupled with a knit wool beret and floral sequin shoulder bag really sets this look on fire.

We kept this slightly serious look fun with a unisex rose colored vintage long sleeve top paired with a red and black checkered, knee-length skirt and a dark vintage derby style hat complimented with this small, floral tapestry bag.

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Vintage Treasure What’s Old is New.

Blackfeather Vintage Works is bringing vintage wares to the Eastside with their new Springdale Road shop.

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ourced from a 30-year collection from Nieri’s good friend and vintage collector, Greg Wooldridge, the goods that fill Blackfeather Vintage Works are nothing short of unique. The vintage shop opened just before East Austin Studio Tour this past year and is focused on bringing one-of-a-kind pieces to the forefront. And also providing a space for artists and creatives to gather and feel confident and comfortable enough to “find their dream garb,” says Nieri.

At Blackfeather Vintage Works, you’ll find clothing for both men and women, all kinds of accessories—from hats, belts and bags—and even oddities and decorative pieces. The space is filled with “little snippets of different eras,” gushes Nieri, and you can find items from the 1940s to the 1990s, with pieces ranging from dresses and t-shirts to military and denim. What vintage garments bring to the table is unlike modern clothing; Nieri’s favorite things about vintage are the handcrafted quality and attention to detail.

Nieri wants the vintage found in Blackfeather Vintage Works to make visitors feel triggered by a memory, a person or even the future. Upon stepping into the shop, she wants the clothes and the space to “move people,” she says. “I want them to be transported, even if just for a little while.”

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are under due to prolonged caffeine consumption, poor diet, lack of sleep, prolonged physical, mental, or emotional stress, food sensitivities, or autoimmune disorders. Each of these factors alone takes a toll on the body but combined can wreak havoc on the endocrine system. Though many of these stressors are unavoidable, one can supplement the areas that are noticeably weaker in order for the body to function properly.

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When the endocrine system is not working well, there may be increased anxiety and nervousness, hair loss, missed menstrual cycles, loss of sleep, low energy levels, dry skin, and/or joint and muscle pain. If you are experiencing fatigue, irregular mood, weight gain, trouble sleeping, low blood sugar, or lightheadedness, first seek a healthcare professional. In addition to seeking professional medical advise, try these: resting more, going to bed earlier to get eight hours of sleep, exercising mildly daily, eliminating all caffeine for a little while, going to sleep and waking at the same time every day, and doing a little something for yourself to alleviate stress. Because these symptoms can be attributed to a number of ailments, one cannot be 100% sure that they are due to adrenal gland function but implementing these practices cannot hurt the body.

Improving diet can also help boost adrenal gland function: eat a healthy amount of leafy greens daily, limit grain intake, and avoid gluten, dairy, sugar, and hydrogenated oils. These are some easy ways to give the body a break.

The Invisible Affliction Are your adrenal glands suffering?

WORDS BY ERIN MCWILLIAMS

Adrenal glands are an essential part of proper bodily function; many systems depend on them. They produce epinephrine, cortisol, aldosterone, and other hormones necessary to the body, like androgen and estrogen.

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There’s a plethora of natural supplements and even essential oils that have been proven to work for some people, though not for everyone. Additionally, some people experiencing adrenal fatigue aren’t vitamin deficient and do not need to supplement as much as others. That’s why it’s always best to seek the opinions of a healthcare professional. However, many are lacking in these vitamins simply because the modern day diet and soils are deficient in vitamins and minerals. Linus Pauling, PhD and two time Nobel Prize winner, notes, "You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency."

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Magnesium & Fish Oil: The body uses magnesium to cope with stress. Studies show that 50% of Americans are deficient in magnesium, and it is very hard to get in food. It allows the muscles to relax after an influx of stress hormones like cortisol and supports in balancing after a stress-response. Fish oil is anti-inflammatory and acts in a similar way in response to high cortisol levels.

It also helps with brain-fog and mental functions that are sometimes associated with impaired adrenal function.

Support Your Body's Wellness If you want to be sure that you’re not supplementing where you don’t need it, a simple blood test can reveal what vitamins your body is lacking. Here is a list of natural treatments; however, before beginning a dosage of any of these, it’s recommended that you talk to your healthcare provider.

Vitamin B12: Lacking energy?

There is a good chance that you are low in B vitamins, specifically vitamin B12, whose deficiency is linked to adrenal cortex stress.

Vitamin B12 can give a natural energy boost where caffeine sometimes cannot.

Vitamin C: If the adrenal glands are over-producing cortisol, they are probably using up a lot of vitamin C. Vitamin C comes from leafy green vegetables and certain fruits, so it is no surprise that most are lacking in it. Vitamin C is a well-known immune booster, and when your adrenal glands aren’t functioning to their best ability, the immune system becomes more vulnerable.

Vitamin D: It’s hard to get enough natural Vitamin D from the sun.

Even if one gets enough vitamin D, the Vitamin D receptors still may not be working hard enough to make use of them if our cortisol levels are too high (which the adrenal glands emit when we are stressed). Additionally, physical and emotional stress deplete vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is fat soluble, so it is especially important that you know you are deficient before taking it because there is such a thing as taking too much.

Clove Essential Oil: Clove oil is known to increase energy levels and relieve fatigue, as well as increase digestive function and healthy circulation. Use only the purist therapeutic-grade essential oil. Combine with a carrier oil (such as fractionated coconut oil) and apply a few drops behind your ears and on your jaw bone daily.

Lavender Essential Oil: Lavender oil promotes relaxation and supports sleep, which in turn can give adrenal glands a rest and prevent them from producing cortisol when they don’t need to (aka at bedtime). Use only purist therapeutic-grade essential oil, and apply a few drops on spine and on bottoms of feet before bedtime.

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Mary mix, and then an insane amount of stuff to go into it.” You can choose from beef jerky, bacon, cheese, hot sauces, and pickles while you wait for your food to be served.

As if on cue, a fresh-faced salmon ceviche makes a swift appearance; its lime juice vinaigrette glistens on the surface of the light avocado puree and uncompromisingly fresh fish. Although seemingly ideal for a late breakfast, Chad discloses that as a newcomer to the brunch menu, hungry patrons are still reluctant to forego their favorite staples in favor of trying something new. At brunch, “people want what they like,” he says with a shrug. thehightower.com, 1209 E 7th St.

st a E n e Ed Despite being known for their pre fixe menus, every Saturday, Eden East serves up an à la carte brunch under a canopy of rustling leaves. Naturally, tacos filled with farm fresh ingredients and artful interpretations of typical egg dishes make regular appearances, but every week expect some dishes to be made on the fly based on whatever was plucked from the garden that morning. edeneastaustin.com, 755 Springdale Rd.

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Coffee and pastries go hand in hand like Austin and brunch, and although a bold statement, Cafe Nena'i has this combination mastered. At this South American coffee shop, you won't find cappuccinos on the menu. Instead, order a cortadito or a cortada to accompany an alfajor, a cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche and rolled in coconut flakes. Or try something you probably haven't seen north of the border, a factura de guayaba y queso, which translates to an Argentinian croissant with guayaba jam and cheese. Each bite will transport you to a South American brunch state of mind. cafenenai.com, 1700 Montopolis Dr.

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oldilocks would have loved brunch at Launderette. It’s “Not too loud, not too dark, not too bright. Just perfect,” grins head chef Rene Ortiz.

On the surface, Launderette’s food is approachable and playful. The BLT gets a sunny fried egg on top.

The classic burger is cradled by a brioche bun and smothered in a secret sauce that is comprised of every condiment imaginable plus a habanero-pickled onion slice. For those who enjoy lighter fare, there’s the sunshine bowl which is turmeric-infused hummus that shares space with a wide array of vegetables, a scoop of quinoa, and a photogenic dusting of sesame seeds.

At Launderette, sunshine works its way into every facet of the restaurant. With a streamlined façade of windows, indoors and outdoors meld together.

Similarly, brunch casts natural ingredients in starring roles, but each bite over-delivers on your expectations. Launderette’s pastry chef Laura Sawicki confirms this is no mistake. It is her intention to “present the food in the simplest fashion so that the food really explodes upon eating it.”

Even though it appears simple, it isn’t, in Rene’s words, “fancy things with foam or lasers,” Launderette’s flavors are the culmination of years of travel, experimentation, and trial and error. Rene and Laura finally found their stride when they decided to create food for the community. “It’s about friendships, times we’ve been away, trips that we’ve taken,” says Rene. The vision behind Launderette was simple; it’s supposed to be a comfortable restaurant that one can grow old in. Unfortunately, Rene laments that their vision was destroyed when it boiled over with popularity.

Now, Laura is nominated for the fourth time for a James Beard award. Although she hasn’t won yet, a bite of her reimagined Caramel DeLite Girl Scout Cookie makes you wonder why. Held together with the pleasantly unexpected taste of miso, it’s not astonishing to learn that she herself is a cookie fanatic. In fact, for three years running, she was the Cookie Queen of her Brownie troop.

So, while brunch may often revolve around eggs and mimosas in our collective imagination, step outside of the box when you take a seat at Launderette. Perhaps try one of their daily pastries and pair it with a blanco tequila Bird of Paradise. launderetteaustin.com, 2115 Holly St

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very Saturday and Sunday, weekend warriors in search of brunch pay homage to the al fresco patio of Yellow Jacket Social Club (YJSC). Shaded in bamboo and littered with mismatched picnic tables, the weekend is a comfortable time where for 4 hours each day, the Bloody Marys flow, and the food is always familiar.

Although YJSC is known for its perpetual rotation of daily specials, brunch is a static event. In the words of Kitchen Manager Matt Lucas, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Matt inherited YJSC’s menu from a former kitchen manager and for years has abided by his mantra. However, recently he boldly replaced one menu item. While the brunch scene’s ubiquitous frittata used to claim one of the few spots on the carte du jour, this spring it was retired in favor of a smoked trout salad. According to Matt, the salad was a serendipitous invention due to a miscommunication. Inspired by a moment of mid-morning starvation, the salad became a staff favorite before it was eventually placed on the menu permanently. Spinach leaves make up the bulk of the salad, toasted pine nuts, smoked trout, and a bacon vinaigrette punctuate each bite with a burst of flavor. There’s even a softboiled egg on top to appease the breakfast purists.

If a savory meal isn’t going to cut it that early in the day, French toast is also on the menu. Fantastically crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, each slice has a river of frosting and a dose of cinnamon that makes you wonder if the dish is actually a cinnamon roll in disguise.

Perhaps the best thing on their menu might be the shrimp and grits. Six succulent shrimp lay on a bed of caramelized onions that are carefully scooped onto a healthy helping of Southern-style grits. A hint of bacon ties the flavors together while a few token leaves of spinach make you feel as if you checked all the boxes for a healthy breakfast.

No matter what you order, be prepared for a crowd. “Brunch is always kind of a hectic mess,” says Matt. But that’s why they offer $5 Bloody Marys whose secret twist—a splash of Modelo—make them well worth the wait. yellowjacketsocialclub.com, 1704 E 5th St.

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When you need brunch all day, Cherrywood Coffeehouse is where you should stay. Serving up Southern breakfast classics like biscuits and gravy alongside Austin favorites like sweet potato hash and huevos rancheros, the weekend brunch menu might make you forget about your habit of exclusively eating their legendary tacos. Of course, you are still welcome to order those too. cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com, 1400 E 38th 1/2 St.

Since 1943, Cisco’s has been serving up “late breakfasts” – their loyalty to the old Austin vibe definitely rejects the title brunch – to political big wigs and morning after revelers. In fact, back in the day, Cisco’s was a favorite of LBJ, and he could often be found shaking hands and discussing policy over a plate of their legendary migas. Even today, Cisco’s interior remains a time capsule.

Picture-lined, wood-paneled walls surround Formica table tops onto which steaming-hot diner coffee is served to kick start your brain and help you decide between migas, huevos rancheros, or biscuits.

Whatever you choose, each bite will reaffirm your commitment to Tex-Mex. 1511 E 6th St.

1950s flamingo pink motifs and rubber-stamped palm fronds accent the walls of Austin’s chic coastal and central Mexican eatery where every weekend you can come indulge in a buffet-style brunch. While staples like black beans, rice, ceviche, and tortillas abound, you wouldn’t want to play it safe when you could try seasonal chiquaciles or made-to-order dulce de leche pancakes.

Don’t forget to order a Grizz Mizz margarita where the tequila is soaked in dragon fruit to round out the flavor profile. grizzeldas.com, 105 Tillery St.

Old Thousand

Bagel Bao for brunch? Why not. Begun with the express intention of serving up the Chinese-American fare that we all hold a soft spot for, Old Thousand has reinvented brunch with traditional Chinese bites appearing simultaneously with reinterpreted versions of chicken and waffles, Chinese Lolacheand other American breakfast staples. oldthousandatx.com, 1000 E 11th St. 34 EASTside | April/May2018

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ld-school laminate tables and a cacophony of cheerful voices greet you when you push open the door to the Counter Café. Though she owns the place, Debbie Davis rushes between tables proffering coffee, seating couples, and critiquing dishes. At 66 years old, her eyes reflect the spirit of someone 30 years her junior.

As the 23rd employee of Whole Foods, Debbie has watched the Austin food scene evolve. After decades on the outskirts, when she turned 55, she decided to join the fray when she beat out 60 applicants for the property and opened the first Counter Café where the old GM Steakhouse used to be.

Still mystified by her good fortune 12 years ago, Debbie says the realization that she was about to begin a whole new career only dawned on her when she found herself as the business owner, contractor, and principal investor for the project. “Then I went ’oh my God, what am I doing!?’” she remembers.

In order to officially open the restaurant, she admits that she had to lease her house and live on top of the restaurant for the first 3 years. “I’d walk downstairs every day and say, ‘Failure is not an option!’” she says with a hint of pride. And fail she did not.

Three years ago, Counter Café opened their second location on East 6th Street in a space several times the size of the original. Despite the upgrade, Debbie decided to stick to what she knew: Southern comfort food with quality ingredients. A brunch all day kind of a diner, the food has remained the same since the beginning. It’s classic diner food with an upgrade.

Debbie smiles and says that was just her taste. Chicken breasts were on every menu in Austin. “That’s tasteless,” she adds.

Instead she instructed her chefs to “do chicken thighs, the dark meat, the quail, the earthy, the crab.”

The result was spectacular. Using all local meat from Niman Ranch, Counter Café’s menu is delightfully different. Quail and eggs replace the expected bacon and eggs. Crab Cakes benedict surpasses even the most meticulously prepared eggs benedict. All the Southern-style favorites that accent the menu (pimento cheese, grits, and hash) have recognizable features that have been reimagined. Even the orange juice refuses to be average and is squeezed to order from a crate of fresh California navels.

It’s no wonder so many of the patrons are regulars. “People come in two or three times a week,” Debbie exclaims. She gratefully attributes her success to her hungry customers.

“That’s why we’re here. Everybody kept coming back.” countercafe.com, 1914 E 6th St.

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What makes Austin unique, so invigorating and inviting?

Some might assume the obvious reasons like music, barbecue, the outdoor activities we often take for granted. But to most who call this city home, Austin is so much more than a place known for its diverse cuisines and entertaining attractions. To them, the central feature is the community of individuals striving to uphold neighborly interactions in an ever-growing city.

Whether aiming to make art, food, or music, to spark conversations, to encourage new ideas and collaboration, these six community gatherings embody the contagious community-driven spirit that makes Austin— East Austin—what it is today: home.

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Teaching someone to dance is an amazing journey. It’s amazing to see how much of a gift it is to people, to see how much enrichment they get when [students] discover they can dance.”

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Tango, Salsa, & Samba

Monica Caivano didn’t think she was going to be the ambassador of Argentinian culture in Austin. Yet, as the co-founder and current director of Esquina Tango, she’s embracing her role, using dance and community gatherings to do just that.

Caivano was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to Austin with her parents at 17. Having danced tango for years prior, she continued to dance—and ultimately began teaching—upon arriving in Austin.

Operating as a non-profit dance studio since opening its doors in 2006, Esquina Tango initially set out to teach tango. Though the growth has been completely organic, the current schedule has expanded to offer samba, bachata, and salsa lessons.

“Growing up in Argentina, I was close to Brazil, so I grew up loving Samba. So after a while, I wanted to [offer] samba classes here, too,”

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Caivano explains. “The growth was a combination of our interests, the desires of our students, and the talent of our friends.” In addition to dance, they even offer a Spanish language class at the request of their students.

While dance and movement remain at the center of Esquina Tango’s operations, its mission is about much more than just the steps of a dance routine. Instead, its aim remains to bridge between cultural and human elements, offering educational and social events regularly, like concerts featuring Latin American bands, or screenings of Latin American movies, and most recently, an Argentinian orchestra performance.

In opening and growing Esquina Tango, Caviano has created a warm, inviting space where people of all ethnicities, ages, and genders can start relationships, become friends, and dance partners. Caviano admits fostering a safe place for her students to learn and grow is the most important thing she’s accomplished.

Without hesitation, Caviano enthuses that her favorite aspect of the studio is “the people.” “Teaching someone to dance is an amazing journey,” she leans in. “It’s amazing to see how much of a gift it is to people, to see the enrichment they get when they discover they can dance.” She smiles and adds, “Esquina Tango is more than just a dance studio; it’s a community.”esquinatangoaustin.com

JUST SHOW UP For those looking to learn a new dance, meet new people, or simply get a bit of exercise, Caviano says to just show up. The studio hosts drop-in classes, as well as free tango classes around the city at restaurants or bars, like Native Hostel on the Eastside. Those interested can also attend a single class or purchase a monthly package.

The Yellow Bike Project’s (YBP) mission is to get more people on bikes and get more bikes on Austin’s roads. Mike Conti, YBP staff mechanic, says one way of accomplishing that is giving people the knowledge they need to keep their bikes working. “Bikes cost a lot to maintain, but if you know how to fix your own flat [tire] or replace your own parts, it’ll help you save money and will give you more independence, too.” A few nights a week, the shop is open to the public, inviting community members to work on their bike, browse for old parts, or volunteer around the shop. With 12 working stands available during open hours, Conti suggests arriving early. Educating visitors about bikes doesn’t have an age minimum, either—just as long as the individual is using the shop's equipment responsibly.

Similarly, Conti says while many young teens aren’t able to come with a chaperone, the shop volunteers and staff members step up to do whatever they can to ensure kids of the community can participate. austinyellowbike.org

Intentional Interactions MUSIC, FOOD, & ART SPARK CONVERSATION & BUILD COMMUNITY.

Stephanie Gutierrez, Shelby Goodwin, and Sara Barge are the trio behind Foster ATX, a music and culinary pop-up series that works to support and showcase creative and talented individuals in Austin. Roommates, travel partners, and self-proclaimed soul mates, the trio continuously works to open people’s minds and push the boundaries on what it means to feel connected to another.

After graduating college, the trio traveled to Europe, where they were completely enamored by the culture and, more specifically, how Europeans gathered around food and music.

Uninspired by the jobs that awaited them upon their return, they began

asking themselves what they were passionate about; what were their strengths?

They wondered how they could recreate the sense of community they felt while traveling. On an impromptu trip to Austin, the idea of an intimate community gathering came to mind.

Thus, the initial concepts of Foster ATX were born.

“We touched down in Austin [and thought], ‘this is totally the place,’” Gutierrez grins. “The food scene, the music scene, the open, collaborative environment.”

Since its launch in May 2016, Foster has hosted 43 events, ranging from musical performances to curated dinners featuring acclaimed chefs in the city. Despite the differences between them, the first step of every pop-up is the same. “We always begin with one

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main starting point, whether it’s a venue, chef, or musician,” Barge explains.

“Then we look to find a common thread that connects them all and creates an emotion you wouldn’t think of.”

Every aspect of Foster ATX is intentional: from the simple, yet beautiful décor, to the unconventional music and cuisine pairings, to the emotion the team hopes to instill in guests. “We’re intentional [because] we want [guests] to be intentional with the people around [them], to be so invested in whoever is performing or cooking,” Gutierrez adds.

Goodwin continues, “Foster ATX—and its name—were built on the idea of supporting people’s beliefs and passions, to have meaningful conversations with strangers, to feel like you belong." Almost two years later, that ethos, and their mission to encourage connections, is still at the forefront. fosteratx.com

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AUSTIN CRICKET Association

Founded in 2006, the Austin Cricket Association (ACA) began with a mission to promote cricket in Austin, create a platform for youth to play the sport, and serve the Austin community. Guru Krish, chairman of the board and an ACA founding member, says the organization is currently working with the Central Texas Cricket League to boost youth interest in the sport, like playing cricket in schools.

Krish reveals that ACA also plans to organize a summer camp and a year round youth league. Today, there are more than 50 members of ACA, including youth and adults, with three teams: the Gladiators, Chargers, and Hurricanes. Wanting everyone who’s interested to get involved, Krish explains those wanting to learn about the sport can practice free of charge for a few months before becoming a member. Practices are held on Wednesday and Thursday, and games are played on Saturday or Sunday. Whether a team player or an encouraging fan, visit the ACA fields at 6013 Loyola Lane to catch a game. austincricket06.wixsite.com/home

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FOR AUSTIN’S CHILDREN RBI Austin. Although the acronym stands for Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, this organization is so much more than that. On and off the field, players interact with their coaches, forming long-term mentoring relationships that create an environment where children and teenagers are self-sustained and able to thrive. Due to the program’s dedication to serving AISD’s underprivileged youth who are only required to pay $10 a season, RBI runs on volunteers and donations. In fact, 94 percent of their budget is funded through charitable donations, many of which are offered at their annual Now At Bat fundraiser.

This year, 1,171 RBI Austin kids will continue to play and develop their support systems thanks to the generosity of their neighbors. rbiaustin.org

Soma Vida

Soma Vida is a co-working space which strives to connect people, whether it’s encouraging collaborative working partnerships or building a community of healing. Laura Shook Guzman, founder of Soma Vida, is “committed to offering affordable space that supports [the] arts, wellness, [and] groups that are inclusive.” A few

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of the groups housed in Soma Vida who are committed to doing just that include: Community Healing Circle, Kirtan Austin, Yoga in Color, Inward & Artward, and Sacred Sexuality. Each of these groups explore different aspects of wellness and community. Inward and Artward, organized by Story Bar, studies the intersection of mindfulness,

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creativity, and community, while Community Healing Circle gives people an opportunity to learn about wellness modalities from energy healing to sound bowls to acupuncture. At Soma Vida, there are programs and classes offered for various ages, numerous needs, and a variety of interests. somavida.net

PLUGGED INTO THE Patchwork

Lights pulse, knobs turn, and silence reigns. Once a month, the floor of Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches is cleared and modular synthesizer enthusiasts arrange their gear for a four-hour show and tell.

Instead of the socially acceptable chit-chat that generally accompanies a meet and greet, dozens of people don headphones and listen to analogue sonic designs. Later, they will be broadcast across the PA system for everyone to contemplate.

Hosted by Switched On and Batch, this monthly meetup is open to anyone who enjoys sound, which according to Josh Lit, the co-owner of Batch, is essential for those who pursue this hobby. “I feel like people in the modular world… get very excited and want to share their experiences with each other, and this is a good platform for that,” explains Josh. As if to underscore the importance of bringing this introverted hobby onto the stage, Josh shares that “we’ve had people come back from pretty far away and drive in and stay with people they met from the meetup before.” Marcos Cabral of Switched On adds that it’s not uncommon for the meetup to extend into different venues throughout the weekend as attendees continue to collaborate and jam together. Announced through Switched On's mailing list. switchedonaustin.com

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When Gabriel Tavera first discovered yoga, asanas and heart chakras left him reeling. “It made me feel like a stiff, worthless dude,” he remembers.

That was until he discovered Bikram yoga. A perfect beginners’ yoga, Gabriel notes that for him, Bikram remains a touchstone practice. Even after ten years, “It makes me feel like I hit the reset button,” he insists.

Over the years, however, Bikram Yoga East Austin has evolved into a studio that cultivates diversification. “Yoga should not be concrete,” explains Gabriel. “I really enjoy the stimulus of diversity.” This variety is expressed through a continual rotation of teachers and workshops.

The next one, WAYcationATX, is a 6-day yoga festival from April 18-23. bikramyogaeastaustin.com

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Where Hope Lives

If walls could talk.

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The walls of the bright orange house nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in the shadows of East Austin’s newly constructed apartments would have endless tales of wars, persecution, and natural disasters.

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housands of asylum seekers fleeing devastation hard for most Americans to imagine have started a new life in the confines of these walls. During the past 31 years, Austin’s own Casa Marianella has lived up to the best American ideals, providing hope and assistance to those starting a new life in America.

Casa Marianella, or simply Casa, is an emergency homeless shelter that serves recently-arrived immigrants and asylum seekers from around the world. Its staff of 20, along with the work of hundreds of volunteers, help immigrants transition into their new life in America.

“We give everyone food and shelter. [We offer] English classes four nights a week. We give everyone a case manager who helps them get stabilized medically, legally, [assisting] them in finding work and housing,” explains Casa director Jennifer Long. “Our goal is to get people into safe and secure housing.”

An Interfaith Task Force opened Casa Marianella in 1986 to provide hospitality to the wave of people fleeing their homes during the Central American wars of the 1980s. What started as one home providing shelter for men, women, and chil-

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dren has grown into 13 homes that provide shelter and transitional housing for more than 100 people. As Casa grew, they created a nearby site named Posada Esperanza specifically for women and children, many of whom are escaping cultural or domestic violence.

Worldwide conflict and persecution are forcing an unprecedented number of people a day to leave their homes. Sixty-five million people are displaced globally with 22 million of them being refugees according to the UN Refugee Agency.

“I am incredibly inspired by our residents. Everyone of them has experienced trauma. Everyone of them has lost everything they had, including their sense of identity and their language, and to witness the resilience of people, their capacity to start over and their capacity for goodness, I think, [is] one of the most remarkable things about Casa,” Long boasts.

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of Casa’s residents. “Eritrea is [the] number one country, but we have many residence from Cameroon and Congo,” Long adds.

Casa Marianella is one of six immigration shelters in Texas, but only a handful exist outside of Texas. The big immigration centers like California, New York, Washington D.C. do not have shelters. “I think a lot of the problem is that shelters are so hard to start. They are unpopular, and it is extremely difficult…, and when you add the fact that a lot of people are prejudice against immigrants, difficulty doubles.”

With that said, Long does not see that kind of resistance in Austin. From the City of Austin and Travis County funding to the hundreds of volunteers to the individual donors and community support, it all works together to keep Casa’s doors open and provide a welcoming environment for its residents.

Long admits with a smile, “Our residents sing the praises of Austin. They consistently tell us they feel really welcomed here, that Austinites are really friendly and accepting.”

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Spicy Baked Artichoke Dip

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East Austin’s Counter Culture is a vegan-only restaurant with a retro blue interior and a large, dog-friendly patio. As granola as this sounds, their Spicy Baked Artichoke Dip tastes like a cheat day favorite. Perfectly baked artichokes are submerged in a vegan cream sauce with a hint of jalapeño. The dish is served with sliced baguette, and a gluten-free option is available.

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WORDS BY AUSTIN DOWNEY PHOTO COURTESY OF PITCHFORK PRETTY

From perfectly charred Brussel sprouts to plant-based cream sauces, vegetables are having a major culinary moment. This trend is great for the herbivore, health conscious, and foodie alike. So go explore East Austin’s teeming food scene while enjoying some flavor-packed veggie dishes.

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Salty Sow

A restaurant that advertises “swine + wine + beer” may not scream vegetarian-friendly, but their veggie selection is actually top-tier. Most notable are their Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves, cooked with golden raisins and topped with Pecorino cheese. Each of the leaves is individually fried and is perfectly crisp and delicious.

Next time you’re at Salty Sow skip the pork and give the brussel sprouts a try.

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For a fried veggie dish that packs some zing, try Austin Daily Press’s Jalapeño Hushpuppies. These hushpuppies put a twist on the classic recipe and are mouthwateringly crispy on the outside and superbly soft on the inside. These babies are a tasty complement to ADP’s infamous tacos and tortas. 1900 E Martin Luther King Blvd, 4620 E Cesar Chavez | austindailypress.com

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Sweet Potato Rosette Pitchfork Pretty

One of Austin’s newest restaurants, Pitchfork Pretty, demonstrates the full culinary potential of veggies with their Sweet Potato Rosette. This beautiful dish features roasted sweet potato, topped with burnt shallot, peach jam, yogurt, and dill delicately placed atop. With its rustic, yet elegant ambiance, this is a fabulous place to quench the taste buds on your next date night.

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Grilled Cabbage The Hightower

The Hightower is a neighborhood joint that offers innovative new American fare, and their Grilled Cabbage is no exception. This salad rests on a bed of kale and is topped with smoked pumpkin seeds and beet crema. The salad is then tossed in a tasty preserved lemon vinaigrette. As one of the restaurant’s staples, this appetizer is a must-try.

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Wild Mushroom Mac & Cheese

Stella Public House

Smoked gouda and truffle oil? We can call this a veggie appetizer if it’s topped with local wild mushrooms, right? This dish, served in a cast iron skillet overflowing with melted cheese, is worth stretching the rules for, and kids and adults will eat up every bite.

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For Asian food lovers, Koriente is a regular joint. This cozy restaurant offers affordable, health-conscious takes on your favorite Asian dishes. The best part of Koriente, however, may be their self-serve miso soup. While you wait for your Japchei or Garden Handroll, you can pour yourself unlimited, salty miso. 621 E 7th St. | koriente.com 48 EASTside | April/May2018

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The skies literally parted and revealed perfect weather for our inaugural Sounds of EAST Music Event.

To celebrate the release of our third annual music issue, we invited the artists featured in it to perform at the historic Scoot Inn's outdoor venue. Guests danced the night away to Deer Fellow, Dossey, SaulPaul, Harvest Thieves, and Quiet Company.

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springdale station GRAND OPENING OF NEW BUILDING Springdale Station, an East Austin event venue, commemorated the grand opening of its new building on January 31. The owners of the venue moved the historic 1920’s Pine Street Station building from downtown Austin to the site about a year ago, renovated it from top to bottom, and opened it to the public for additional event space. The building features original exposed wood trusses, floor to ceiling windows, mid century chandeliers, and beautiful wood plank floors. It is connected to the original Springdale Station complex with a glass enclosure and is the perfect space for weddings, parties, fundraisers, and celebrations of all types.

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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, ESPECIALLY WHEN HOME IS A PICTURESQUE CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE IN EAST AUSTIN.

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A WEEKEND IN ROANOKE HIKING THE GREAT OUTDOORS, SIPPING CRAFT BEERS, AND ENJOYING THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS IS IN ORDER.

The eye-catching mint green cabinets framing out the kitchen was one way they chose to pay homage to her grandma whose cabinets were also mint green. p.54

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t just so happens that Alan Muskin of the Muskin Company (one of five homebuilders authorized to develop Mueller’s section 7) is Amanda’s father.

As soon as architecture firm Clayton & Little drew up the designs for a series of garden court homes, Amanda and Ivan selected the layout they wanted and started working with the Muskin Company to customize every aspect of the home’s interior, from the polished concrete floors and hickory stair steps, to the mint green cabinets framing out their kitchen. “My grandma’s cabinets were mint green,” says Amanda, by way of explaining the eye-catching choice, “and we wanted an homage to that.”

A Little Modern Farmhouse A Little Village

WORDS BY JESS HAGEMANN PHOTOS BY LEONID FURMANSKY

Homeowner and new mother Amanda Trevino is a realtor by trade, so when she’s not on maternity leave, she spends all day every day touring Austin homes. That’s why about a year and a half ago, when it came time for her and husband Ivan to gain more space, she knew exactly which house she wanted in exactly which neighborhood.

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The rest of the house Ivan describes as “white on white on white. We’re pretty minimalist,” he says, but that just makes the rest of the unique design elements stand out.

Amanda worked with a local cabinet hardware designer who “had an encyclopedic knowledge of design” and “showed up with trunks full of thousands of pieces of hardware.” The Trevinos picked a different set for every room in the house, matching them to industrial light fixtures from Lights Fantastic (Burnet Rd.) or the “retro” black hexagonal floor tile in their upstairs bathroom.

Large windows and vaulted ceilings keep every room bright enough to admire the details that according to Amanda, add “a little modern farmhouse, a little vintage” flair to this multifaceted space.

Ultimately, the Trevinos were sold on three elements: the home’s open floor plan, modern design, and the communal courtyard on which it sits. “What made this floor plan work for us,” Amanda says, “is that it had a second living area upstairs and an office for me. My husband is a musician, so he converted a bedroom for his office, where he stores his nearly nine-foot marim-

ba.” (Think giant xylophone.) A composer and band member, Ivan is frequently gone on tour; Amanda therefore appreciates that her neighbors are so close. “Especially with a newborn, it’s nice to have this tight-knit community.”

The garden court homes all face a shared green space, hemmed in by a round sidewalk that serves as a ‘track’ for the neighborhood kids. “Henry (the Trevino’s infant) is child #20 in the courtyard,” smiles Amanda; today they range in age from 1 month to high schoolers. “There’s usually a soccer game going on, and some adults drinking wine.” A little after 5:00 p.m. every day it’s happy hour out there. Because “it can be hard to make new friends outside of work, it’s been an awesome way to meet new people.”

Even now, Christmas lights span the length of the courtyard, zigzagging from one balcony to the next—a real community project. Ivan explains,“All the neighbors got together at the holidays and strung these lights, and it looked so cool we kept them up.” At night, they shine a literal spotlight on this East Austin gem.

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Architecture firm Clayton & Little modeled the roughly 2000 square foot garden court homes, like the one that Amanda and Ivan Trevino own, after a colorful Icelandic village.

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Roanoke

Blue Skies & Breweries WORDS BY JENNIFER SIMONSON PHOTOS OF COURTESY VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE

If you are the type of person who thinks the perfect vacation consists of outdoor adventure and great beer, Roanoke Virginia should be on your list. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountain range, Roanoke has long been an outdoor destination.

However, after two of the nation’s largest breweries opened their East Coast headquarters in the area last year, it is quickly becoming a craft beer lover’s destination.

Friday Roanoke is the largest city along the iconic 2,200-mile Appalachian hiking trail.

McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed spots along the trail because of its breathtaking 270-degree panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the surrounding valley. It's a steady climb of 1,700 feet over the nine-mile loop, but don’t complain too loudly.

You will likely be surround-

ed by a hiker or two who has been on the trail for weeks, possibly months. Because of its popularity, it is best to do this hike on Friday before the weekend rush.

Once you are back down, head to Ballast Point’s new tasting room. The San Diego Brewery opened its East Coast location last year. Choose a brew from more than 100 beers on tap.

Dishes like Shrimp & Stone Ground Grits made with North Carolina Logan Turn-

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pike Grits, NC Shrimp and local vegetables reflect its new East Coast home. But don't worry, California-style steak burritos and fish tacos still fill out the menu. Even if you are not hungry, the second story outdoor patio overlooking Green Lake is reason enough to visit.

Saturday Start your day with a hearty breakfast at The Roanoker.

This town favorite has been serving Southern classics like country ham, sausage gravy, and pecan pancakes since World War II. No trip to Roanoke is complete, however, until you try their famous, ‘Today Show approved’ buttermilk biscuits.

Burn off breakfast hiking to Dragon’s Tooth, but don’t let the short hike fool you. The five-mile loop is one of the more difficult hikes in the area. The last mile will test your bouldering skills and ability to squeeze through rock formations before reaching the 35-foot tall quartzite rock spire, known as the Dragon’s Tooth, and an amazing 360-degree view.

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during your visit, head six miles west of downtown Roanoke to Haley Toyota Field to watch a game. Enjoy mild temperatures, ice cold beer, and hot dogs as you watch minor league baseball players striving to make it to the major leagues.

Sunday Spend Sunday Funday in Roanoke’s historic downtown. Chow down on Fried Chicken Biscuits and Gravy at Billy’s before shopping at the independent shops in the historic market district.

Save some time to explore the Center in the Square, a seven-story center for arts and culture. The museums, aquariums, kids center and butterfly garden will pique anyone’s fancy, but you are likely to spend the majority of your time in the Roanoke Pinball Museum playing the more than 50 pinball machines made from 1932 until today.

Spend the rest of the afternoon sampling beer from Roanoke’s best downtown breweries. Oregon’s award winning Deschutes Brewery opened its East Coast tast-

ing room in downtown Roanoke last August. Try one of their famous Black Butte Porter, Pacific Wonderland Lager or Nitro Obsidian Stout all made on location. Or for a truly local beer, grab a brew down the street at Big Lick Brewing Company, Roanoke’s first nanobrewery.

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The Hampton Inn and Suites is the perfect jumping off point for all things Roanoke. Smack dab in the middle of downtown, the hotel is steps away from 60 restaurants, bars and parks. The sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains might entice you to skip the excitement outside and stay in with a glass of wine to enjoy the view.

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Something OldSOMETHING NEW WORDS BY BEN HAGUEWOOD PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD

Staying fresh and honoring tradition in a changing culinary landscape

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aola Harris thought she would be at Buenos Aires Café a couple of months while in between architecture jobs – that was almost ten years ago. She had designed the logo for the original location on Oltorf while doing her architecture internship in Barcelona. While she grew up in kitchens, she never imagined herself running a restaurant, let alone stirring cocktails behind the bar, pulling shifts on the line in the kitchen, or designing menus, all of which are now day-to-day duties in her role as manager of the bright blue café on East 6th.

Ask anyone to describe East Austin, and you will inevitably hear descriptions, like changing, different, and new. All are accurate; though, others who've been around a while might say historic, traditional, or established. Like East Austin, Buenos Aires Café Este must balance staying true to traditional Argentine cuisine while remaining fresh and attractive to diners with evolving tastes and ever-increasing expectations.

band Chris Smith, and GM Sandra Eagles— confront on a daily, and seasonal, basis. The balanced, though ever-evolving, menu at Buenos Aires Café shows that this restaurant can successfully marry tradition and innovation in a way that will surprise even regulars.

The restaurant’s nearly 10 year-old 6th Street location (time-honored for this part of town) now pre-dates much of the construction that carries on further east, but the menu, attitude, and seasonal ingredients are as fresh and innovate as any. Striking that balance is the challenge that Paolo and her team— Chef Cristian Gomez, bar manager Gala, and Paolo’s hus-

When Paolo took over the restaurant, she sought out, and found, a chef with a mind for tradition and an adventurous streak. Chef Cris, with his Peruvian heritage, has helped steer the Argentine-centric menu to en-

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compass flavors and recipes from the whole continent of South America. Paola and Cris relish researching recipes that are found in indigenous South American cooking and making them their own with local ingredients and often a Texas twist. The menu is divided into Argentine classics like Empanadas filled with ground beef, raisins and green olives, Herbed Crepes with roasted spinach, provolone and finished with a Béchamel sauce, and Milanesa a La Napolitana (traditional breaded beef cutlets covered in ham, mozzarella, and house-made marinara). But they also incorporate innovative takes on South American recipes. For example, the restaurant uses locally-sourced fish for the pan-seared Red Snapper served over orzo pasta with blistered tomatoes and broccolini and blends a combination of Argentine and Texas flavors in the Gnocchi Quartet that includes a medley of pumpkin-cinnamon, sweet potato-chipotle, cilantro-jalapeno, and potato-herb gnocchi, tossed with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, haricots verts, and Parmesan. It’s finished with crema, fresh parsley, red pepper, and a balsamic reduction.

Paola takes an annual trip to Argentina, learning a new skill each time. From hand-made pasta to butchering a whole steer for traditional Argentine cuts seared on the parilla, then these skills, techniques, and recipes find their way to the menu, and so should you.

The basement of the Café has been renovated and converted into a reservations-only cocktail bar called The Milonga Room, where along with Argentine wines and classic cocktails, you’ll find an emphasis on Amaros – herb-infused liqueurs that serve as the foundation for many of the restaurant’s innovative cocktails or enjoyed alone as an aperitif – including Paola’s father’s recipe for homemade Amaro that was found in a box of his old letters.

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Flavor of the Sea Served on the Half-Shell Grilled Oysters and Kale Slaw

WORDS BY KAYLA & JUSTIN BUTTS PHOTOS BY RACHEL BENAVIDES

Oysters are a gift from the sea, but they are also a gift to the sea. They cleanse the surging tides and hold their secrets in their shells, to be opened at your table and revealed in wave upon wave of flavor.

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ome flavors are too good, too pure, too clean to cover up.

They just need a little help to unlock their secrets, and oysters have wonderful secrets.

Despite their rugged appearance, oysters are really quite delicate. They live in beds scattered along the floor of the sea. Seawater flows continuously through oysters in rolling, receding, and advancing tides.

If the water is too cold, too salty, or not salty enough, the oysters cannot live. If there are heavy rains up in the Hill Country, hundreds of miles away, the rivers will fill and flood into coastal bays, and the surge of freshwater can kill entire oyster beds. But, when conditions are right, oysters are incredibly resilient. A single oyster can filter up to fifty gallons of seawater per day, cleansing and purifying the ocean. It is one of the miracles of nature by which oysters, doing good for the environment, become so delicious.

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Oysters are rich in zinc, calcium, iron, and selenium. The metallic taste of oysters comes from these healthy minerals of the sea. They are also rich in protein and vitamin B12. A tiny oyster, with its intense and unusual flavor, is also a powerhouse of nutrition.

For thousands of years, hardworking folks waded into the water and harvested their oysters by hand, then cooked them in their shells over a fire. Fire is still the best way to unlock an oyster’s secrets. Two minutes on the grill, and they are ready.

A simple garlic-butter sauce accentuates the flavor of the sea in oysters. We added chives and edible flowers from blooming bok choy. These beautiful yellow flowers have a light, fruity, almost peppery flavor to balance the brininess of the liquid.

The central ingredient of our slaw changes to reflect the harvest of our gardens. In

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Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 dozen whole oysters 6 T. unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. red pepper flakes

April, our slaw features Scarlet Bor kale, Late Flat Dutch cabbage, Danver’s HalfLong carrots, and other freshly-picked vegetables. You can find these ingredients in your garden, or at one of the local farms nearby.

If you prefer oysters raw, icy-cold, served on the half-shell in their own juices, finished with a crisp white wine, we salute you. If you don’t take your oysters raw, or if you want to elevate the flavors to another level, try this simple preparation.

Directions: Preheat grill to medium-high.

Scrub oysters with a coarse bristle brush under cool running water.

Discard any oysters that are open.

Place the oysters flat side down on the grill. Close the lid to the grill and heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove oysters from heat and set aside.

Shuck any oysters that did not open during the cooking process using a flathead screwdriver. Using a knife, separate the oyster muscle from the shell. Serve oysters on the half shell with garlic butter.

Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Once butter is mostly melted, add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve warm, spooned onto grilled oysters. Top with minced chives and edible flowers.

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Kale Slaw Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 3/4 c. sunflower seeds 1 egg yolk 1/4 c. olive oil 1 lemon (juiced, about 2 T.) 1 t. Dijon mustard 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper 1 t. poppy seeds 1 T. honey 1 c. kale, shredded 1 c. carrots, shredded 1 c. cabbage, shredded 3/4 c. golden raisins Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread sunflower seeds on a baking sheet.

Roast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, beat egg yolk well. Slowly drizzle olive oil into egg yolk and whisk well to incorporate. Continue to add olive oil a little at a time while whisking mixture, until a mayonnaise consistency is reached. Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, poppy seeds and honey to egg mixture.

In a large bowl, combine kale, carrots, and cabbage, fold in prepared poppy seed dressing, golden raisins, and reserved sunflower seeds.

Serve with grilled oysters, fish, or barbecue.

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eastside dining guide Roland’s Soul Food and Fish

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The soul food cooked within this bright orange building is made with such heart that it is overflowing with flavor. Ask any soul food lover and they will tell you each piece of battered fish and every bite of your smothered pork chop is a mouthful of comfort. Come hungry, Roland’s doesn’t skimp on portions.

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Hillside Farmacy

Something about Hillside Farmacy’s happy hour oysters, weekend brunches, and dinner cocktails just make you feel better. Perhaps that's due to its historical location in the lovingly renovated 1950s Hillside Drugstore. Or perhaps it’s because the fresh, carefully selected seasonal food that comes from local farms and onto your plate is just good medicine.

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El Sunzal is a quintessential hole-in-the-wall that makes up for its bare-bones appearance with its exceptional El Salvadorian fare. Make sure to sample the fried yucca, seafood soup, and the pupusas. 642 Calles St.

Juan in a Million

Made famous by the Don Juan, this no-frills establishment has more to offer than insurmountable breakfast tacos. Try the migas or the huevos rancheros for starters.

2300 E Cesar Chavez St. | juaninamillion.com

Buenos Aires Café

Flyrite Chicken

Disrupting the fast food industry one sandwich at a time, Flyrite is a drive-thru with all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.

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American cocktails and Argentinian fare make their home side by side at Buenos Aires Café.

The locally inspired menu offers Argentinian mainstays like empanadas as well as seasonal favorites. Don’t be surprised to find yourself falling in love with the live Latin music and flavors that come out of this restaurant.

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Li’l Nonna’s

Vegan pizza that surpasses expectations is where Li’l Nonna’s shines. Even the staunchest supporters of animal products will have to appreciate the beeteroni and vegan mozzarella.

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Kyoten Sushiko

At Kyōten, Chef Otto Phan’s attention to detail makes for an impeccable dining experience.

With such measured preparation and presentation, you can trust that you will be dazzled with each visit. 4600 Mueller Blvd., Ste.1035 | kyotensushiko.com

La Fruta Feliz

A happy place is where breakfast is served all day. Of course, you can also get lunch, but why would you when you can have chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and authentic breakfast tacos at 8PM? 3124 Manor Rd.

Micklethwait Craft Meats

Artessano

Although known for their beef ribs and brisket, if you’re headed to Micklethwait’s, you can’t forget about the sides. Your meal won’t be the same without a scoop of the jalapeño cheese grits or lemon poppy seed coleslaw.

1309 Rosewood Ave. | craftmeatsaustin.com

The fresh tropical fruit juice and the arepas are why you need to visit Artessano. As a food trailer specializing in Colombian food, expect dance music and lots of friendly conversation when you visit. 1211 E 6th St. 64 EASTside | April/May2018

El Sunzal

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Yellow Jacket Social Club

La Matta

La Matta is a cozy corner shop featuring classic Italian paninis, salads, salumi boards and hand-selected wine & beer on tap. It’s the perfect spot for a quick business lunch, casual dinner & drinks on the patio, or soccer watching with friends.

501 Comal St. | lamattaaustin.com

Come for brunch, come for happy hour, come for a good time. Whether you’re on the shaded patio or inside at the bar, the food is always good and the drinks are always cold at Yellow Jacket Social Club. Plus, this is a pet-friendly establishment.

1704 E 5th St. | yellowjacketsocialclub.com

Rockstar Bagels

Go for breakfast or go for lunch. Joe’s ingenuity has produced some of the best bagels on the block. Made in an authentic New York fashion, you won’t be disappointed as you consider the texture of every chewy bite.

1900 Rosewood Ave. | rockstarbagels.com

A tiny kitchen with a walk-up window, Taco Mex nevertheless manages to serve up healthy-sized & fairly-priced breakfast tacos and chicken quesadillas with Tex-Mex flavors.

2611 Manor Rd. | tacomexorders.com

This unassuming store-front houses an outstanding array of donuts, kolaches, and breakfast croissants. Even if the food wasn’t enough, owners Socea and Sarorn make the trip to S-H worth it every time. 5313 Manor Rd.

Under the wizened oak trees of Springdale Farm is an unmarked trailer whose plain façade belies hyper-seasonal, farm-to-table dishes. Whether it’s a farm-fresh breakfast on market days or a sit-down prix fixe dinner under the stars, Eden East reinvents the idea of eating local. Keep an eye out for their a-lacarte nights one Thursday a month.

755 Springdale Rd. | edeneastaustin.com

Justine's Brasserie

Dee Dee Justine's Brasserie

Known for late-night dining and artistic flare, Justine’s should be on the radar of anyone who is craving French cuisine. Sit on the patio, enjoy a cocktail, and revel in the experience of flavors strait from France.

4710 E 5th St. | justines1937.com

Hummus Amongus

Eden East

This little barbecue truck produces a mountain of smoky flavor. With large portions and an affordable menu, you’ll be tempted into ordering the ribs and the turkey just because.

1149 1/2 Airport Blvd. | jleonardibbq.com

Known for late-night dining and artistic flare, Justine’s should be on the radar of anyone who is craving French fare. Sit on the patio, enjoy a cocktail, and revel in the experience.

4710 E 5th St. | justines1937.com

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S-H Donuts

J. Leonardi’s Barbecue

Arriving via a twisted trajectory through Israel, Spain, and NYC, Berty Richter landed with an inkling that Austinites needed real hummus in their lives. He wasn’t wrong. With Turkish and Israeli roots, his fresh-to-order hummus is bold and daring with just the right amount of spice to make it a welcome addition to East Austin. 1906 E Cesar Chavez St.

Tso Chinese Delivery

Raised in Thailand, Lakana brings the region’s flavors to East Austin. With a name that means “good good,” no one can argue that this food truck has set itself up for success.

1906 E Cesar Chavez St. | deedeeatx.com

Mongers Market + Kitchen

Fish doesn’t get much fresher. Check out the catch of the day blackboard for stellar raw bar creations or order Gulf-inspired dishes from the curated menu.

2401 E Cesar Chavez St. | mongersaustin.com

Café Nena’í

If the idea of a strong cup of coffee and smallbatch pastries make you smile, then try Café Nena’í. This mother-daughter duo have deep South American roots that can be savored via pastafrola, empanadas, and arepas.

1700 Montopolis Dr., Ste. A | cafenenai.com

Unlike most eateries around, Tso is carryout and delivery only, but that doesn’t mean that the cuisine suffers. Each meal is made fresh to order, delivery is free, and tipping is discouraged. (512) 774-4876 | tsodelivery.com

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hen Shauna Martin was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago, she embarked on a mission to stay alive for her then one-year-old son. On her journey to remission, Martin connected health to food and, in the process, discovered the healing properties of green juice.

Amidst chemotherapy and surgeries, Martin turned to nutrient-rich superfoods: the dark, leafy green vegetables that are the cornerstone of her now glowing health. Her appetite for blended greens, fruits, and herbs inspired her to leave her job as a corporate lawyer and start fresh as a plantbased vegan chef. “I decided to really think hard about what I was passionate about, and I’m really passionate about the need to get juice into the hands of everyone,” Martin says.

Selling her love of juice was another story. It all began after one mad midnight dash more than ten years ago, when on a whim, Martin whisked 60 bottles of coldpressed green juice to the Mueller Farmers Market. Much to her surprise, she sold out. Thanks to her ability to simplify health, locals that had never had the time to prepare a nutritious vegan meal or didn’t have the patience for a refrigerator exploding with kale became instant and avid supporters.

Besides the allure of each bottle’s high protein, vitamin, and electrolyte content, the real reason behind Daily Greens’ celebrity comes from Martin’s self-taught culinary genius.

Her ability to harmonize bizarre ingredient combinations, like Rejuvenate’s carrot, romaine, pineapple, spinach and collard greens mix, is even more remarkable considering her longtime legal experience. Even she admits to being surprised that at the success of the career transi-

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tion but remarks that it just proves that passion is a powerful motivator. “What I take to juicing is kind of a chef’s approach,” Martin says.

“The same ingredients I would use to make an amazing salad also mixes really well into a green juice.”

Martin looks back on the days of selling all 60 bottles of green juice with pride. Since the days when she pressed each individual bottle of good-for-you by hand, local love and a partnership with Whole Foods have elevated Daily Greens to the national spotlight.

Martin now produces upwards of 150,000 bottles a week in a historic facility on Springdale Road.

“It’s been a crazy ride,” she admits. “We’ve basically doubled the business every year since we started.”

Contact:

512.524.1500 979 Springdale Rd. #102 drinkdailygreens.com

Daily Greens blends four and a half pounds of farm-fresh fruits and veggies for each bottle using a cold press process, which extracts juice without leaving nutrients behind.

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