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About two years ago, we began to put the vision together for EASTside Magazine and crafting it into what we wanted it to be. We came across story after story of incredible women doing some phenomenal things: women investing in others, building a community of creatives, non-profit pros, leaders, inventors, and change-makers. Their stories seemed to be told with a greater love for others and an unmatchable passion. We came to the realization rather quickly that we needed to do a special edition to showcase some of the strong and inspirational women who have been (and still are) instrumental in this community. For decades, they've been making a difference in the lives of many, and it's time to give them the recognition and praise they deserve. I can honestly say I am blown away with this wonderful issue we had the pleasure of publishing. After interviewing and photographing these women, I’d be lying if I said I have not walked away changed. They are confident, strong, and willing to do what it takes to make this tattered world we live in a better place. There are many wonderful women in my life—my wife being at the top of the list. She is smart, hard working, holds true to her beliefs, and is an inspiration to me. I frequently say, "She can do everything I can do, only better." This is proven in our home and our business. As far as EASTside Magazine goes, Ashley has stepped up, over, and beyond what I ever expected for me or her to do combined. Everything in this magazine has her fingerprints on it. She reads, edits, writes, designs, manages clients, writers, photographers, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, AND just keeps me in line. Not only is she outstanding at the many hats she wears in her career, but she is also a caring mother to our two 5-years-olds. She pours into our kids and me an incredible love after putting in a hard day’s work. It is a honor and a blessing just to sit next to her everyday. The lack of fear, the ambition, and the strength are what make Ashley and all the women in this issue absolutely amazing. Hats Off to All Women!
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What is femininity? What is womanhood? No one will argue that being a woman is a complicated narrative. Even asking these questions of your close confidants will yield an array of answers as colorful as the women who offer them. So what does it mean to be a woman? According to those who inhabit that classification, it is exactly what you make it.
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An Eye for Cacti
Succulent Native WORDS BY JESS HAGEMANN PHOTOS BY MATT BRADFORD
You may have seen her set up on downtown 6th Street or holding court in the South Congress arts district, her little wheeled cart popping with pale green and bright purple succulents. If you stopped to peruse the selection of pretty plants, you probably noticed first how unconventionally attractive they are—and second, how attractively priced they are. 8 EASTside | Fall/Winter 2017
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Secret Recipe for Succulent Success
“Everybody starts as an over-waterer,” Shannon comments. “When really the secret is to barely water the plants at all.” Cactus-looking succulents with spikes thrive on one teaspoon of water once a month. More bulbous succulents (sans spikes) need one teaspoon twice a month.
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With a BFA in Sculpture, Shannon is really into “functional” art. She previously did visual merchandising for a furniture store and arrangements for a wedding florist before deciding that the varied textures, heights, and colors of succulents appealed most to her sculptor’s eye. Once the “Flowers on the Fly” cart became so popular that she started fielding calls at home on rainy days or for custom Christmas orders, she knew it was time to open a permanent base. Between the cart and the shop, Succulent Native’s inventory and clients change so often that “you never know what you’ll find” in there. Want to see what Shannon has in stock without leaving the comfort of your home? Ogle her Instagram @succulentnative but be forewarned. On the afternoon I stopped by to say hello, the Purple Hedgehog cacti she’d posted at noon had all but sold out by 2pm. In Shannon’s words, her succulents “sell like crazy pants.”
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“We were brought together and connected through a love for music and a love for each other.”
Lady&West J Emphasis on Ampersand WORDS BY SAMANTHA LAURON PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES
The love and soul exuded by this singersongwriter duo can be felt and heard throughout their music. 12 EASTside | Fall/Winter 2017
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enn Billiot and Kirk Garrett make up the duo, Lady & West, and their narrative is one of soul, spirit and pure love. The pair met while working at an ad agency in New York City and began getting to know one another over music while at company outings. “We were brought together and connected through a love for music and a love for each other,” says Jenn. As they shared their story while sitting across the table from each other in their Cherrywood home with Muddy Waters softly playing in the background, it’s evident that this statement couldn’t be truer.
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In the early stages of their courtship, Kirk gifted Jenn with a guitar for Christmas. This gesture ended up symbolizing more than just a gift; it was the beginning of what was to become Lady & West. The two started writing songs, learning covers and going on gigs in their then-residence of Brooklyn. With Jenn on vocals and Kirk playing alongside her, the energy and chemistry orchestrated between the two are both magical and pure. “I feel like Kirk was this missing piece in my life; there wouldn’t be a band, there wouldn’t be music [without him]. He’s such an influence for me,” says Jenn. Kirk chimes in, “The duo is about us inspiring each other and building off [one another’s ideas] so it becomes much better than what it would’ve been.”
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While their songwriting has transitioned into a more poetic style than when it originally began, Lady & West’s musical style is heavily influenced by the folk, blues and old country music they grew up around. Their debut album, Bright Soul, was a major game-changer for the duo. Jenn met Matt Novesky, producer and former Blue October member, at SXSW one year and ended up striking up a connection that led to Novesky producing the album. “I don’t think I knew how important this was to me; it was such a turning point,” says Jenn, tearfully.
You can find Lady & West’s debut album, Bright Soul, on Spotify and Soundcloud. You can catch them performing live at EASTside Magazine’s Women Issue event at Springdale Station on September 28.
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After the album was released in 2014, Lady & West made their move to Austin a year later. “There’s a spirit here. Maybe it’s in the water,” says Kirk with a laugh. “There’s all these good souls living around [me].” Environment and experiences are important influences for Lady & West’s songwriting, and they’re looking ahead for new ways to explore storytelling by experimenting with the concept of space. “We’re particular about the environment because we want it to be a holistic experience and a rewarding experience for everyone,” says Jenn. “If you listen to the space, it has something to say, too.” Their journey so far has been characterized by authenticity and the freedom to create, and they hope to continue that going forward. Jenn goes on to explain what motivates her, “You can have just a guitar and a story and move people.”
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“I really enjoy feeling strong and empowered and capable, but I also love sharing that feeling with other people.”
Empowering the Community
one trapeze at a time WORDS BY SAM LAURON PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD
Austin is home to a variety of art forms: music, photography, ceramics and even aerial.
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ky Candy (a clever play on the phrase ‘eye candy’) is an aerial and circus arts studio and performance space. Aerial combines elements of acrobatics and dance using apparatuses like silks, ropes, hammocks and trapezes.
Owner Winnie Hsia began her aerial journey in 2009 and quickly realized how the art affected her body image. “It changed how I viewed my body and helped take away a lot of insecurities I’ve had for a lot of my life,” says Hsia. “I started to view my body as something that could become strong, rather than something that had to be thin.” Along with fellow aerial enthusiasts in town, Hsia decided to open up her own aerial and performance space in 2010 and started by setting up an outdoor rig at the Vortex theater on Manor Road. Since its humble beginnings, Sky Candy has grown to accommodate two studios on the eastside and sees hundreds of diverse students each month come in to learn about the high-flying art.
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While Hsia and fellow instructors enjoy teaching aerial, their passion for performance is still alive and well. Sky Candy hosts about seven showcases a year, most of them centered around E.A.S.T., that act as an opportunity for both students and instructors to offer performances. They also hold more professional showcases that take place outside of the studio in bigger venues several times a year. Sky Candy is currently operating out of two studios but will be consolidating both spaces into the new Springdale General community in March 2018. The new space will be twice the size of their current studios and will include features like a lobby, a student lounge and even a small gym. “It’s exciting to be moving into a space that will feel like our dream home,” Hsia grins. While the business has grown and expanded over the years, one thing remains the same: Hsia’s passion for the art and her enthusiasm for sharing it with the community. “I really enjoy feeling strong, empowered and capable, but I also love sharing that feeling with other people.” You can stay up-to-date with Sky Candy’s upcoming shows and classes, including this month’s Pink Floyd Tribute show, Dark Side of the Moon, at skycandyaustin.com.
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Solid but Simple Solid, yet intricate. Simple, yet bold. Elegant, yet eccentric. Novel, yet beautiful. Royal, yet comfortable. Classic, yet contemporary. September is fashion month, and these words capture the essence of the inspiration for this fall's wardrobe and the location to where the vision came together. "Walking into Grizzelda's is like walking into a hidden castle. Everywhere I turned rich bold colors grace the walls and furniture -- eccentric done tastefully. Every detail that caught my eye seemed to tell a story. A story of elegance, yet mysterious. When stepping out onto the patio, I was graced with patterns of light from the sun shining through the shapes that punched through the walls. Surrounded by lush greenery and more royal chairs, Grizzelda's creates an atmosphere of enchanting experiences," says model Falcon. Located in the heart of central east Austin, across the street from sister restaurant Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile, Grizzelda's is a hidden gym of sorts: from its mouth-watering coastal dishes to the pops of pink that transport one to central Mexico. The cuisine at Grizzelda's runs the gamut, from heirloom and traditional Mexican plates and moles to fresh coastal crudos, while holding true to Austin’s TexMex roots.
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Embracing Au Naturel WORDS & STYLING BY MEGGIE COPELAND PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES
Get started on a natural hair journey.
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hen it comes to beauty, we tend to put a lot on the line, especially when it involves our hair. For many, hair routines and upkeep involve obsessively dyeing healthy locks to chemically straightening beautiful curls. Let’s be real here, unless wearing wigs later in life is the goal, you might as well put down the straightener and cancel this month’s color appointment. These looks we impatiently seek to accomplish with harsh color treatments and blazing temperatures rarely leave luscious locks “next season ready.”
Going Natural Is Key
Wearing your hair the way it is meant to be worn does not have to be dull or trendless. In fact, coming to love your natural color and fine baby hairs is part of loving yourself. The first step to achieving the natural look is taking the time to find what works best for you. Sometimes the best part of natural hair is the uncontrollable groove it has. The way your strands like to play probably won’t be perfect, but they don’t have to be.
Find Natural Hair Products
Removing dyes and chemicals from your monthly routine is the way to go, but incorporating all natural shampoos, conditioners and styling gels is crucial to the everyday health of your locks. The way your hair lays and frays has to do with so much more than switching to the latest and greatest conditioner. Keeping your body healthy is imperative when it comes to keeping your hair strong and shiny. Stress, diet, and staying hydrated are all key factors when it comes to healthy hair.
Pamper Yourself
Once you’ve come to understand your hair and how it thinks, then be proud of what your mama gave you and spend a day giving it a little TLC. Whether it’s once a month or once a week, plan a hair care day to just pamper those locks. This intentional time may include a hair mask, a deep conditioner for hydration, or even just letting your locks rest from the daily struggles of hair-ties, braids, and headbands.
Learn to Love What You Have
After all is said and done, your opinion is the only one that matters. Simply come to love the luscious mane you possess. It’s the only one you have. At the end of the day you can’t tame a lady or the locks she has, so stop trying. Wear it big, wear it wild, wear it proud.
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WOMAN WHO AM I? What is femininity? What is womanhood? What does it mean to be a woman on an individual level? With the politics of sexuality gaining an ever-growing share of the media’s attention, it’s hard to escape the cyclical reiteration of these weighted questions. However, politics aside, no one will argue that being a woman is a complicated narrative. Even asking these questions of your close confidants will yield an array of answers as colorful as the women who offer them. WORDS BY JESSICA DEVENYNS & SOMMER BRUGAL PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES & ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD
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Colette Burnette
Huston-Tillotson University
P
resident Burnette excuses herself as knotted oak doors to the Huston-Tillotson presidential office grind open, and we find her having her face done by one of her interns. “I don’t wear makeup; I’m just a natural girl. But in my position as president, I must be a different person,” she
explains. For a woman whose office is under the eaves of a building that is fondly referred to as the White House, this admission seems out of place. However, being a “natural” has taken Dr. Burnette far in her career. Originally an engineer at Proctor & Gamble, after a move to Georgia, a confrontation with post-Civil Rights southern culture, and a visit to Martin Luther King’s alma mater, Morehouse College, Dr. Burnette found that her nature was nudging her to switch into higher education. Dr. Burnette believes that “education is a weapon against what ails us.”
She adds that “men and women alike can benefit from broadening their minds through self-edification.” Although, she does concede that “being a minority makes me more attentive to that.” Being both African American and female, Dr. Burnette is no stranger to swimming upstream against the social current. Her perseverance, however, is remarkable. She attributes her grit to both her upbringing in inner-city Cincinnati and the inherent need for women to work harder to rise into the upper echelons. “I think women, whether it’s fair or not, when you’re in a space that’s non-traditional, you have to have a deep sense of confidence that you are just as good, if not better, than your counterparts, and you have to believe it. And that you have to have something to back it up,” she says. As a result, Dr. Burnette finds that a large portion of her job is helping young women climb the Jacob’s ladder that society has set for them to climb. “As I have gotten older and I’ve clearly progressed in my career, I try to instill a sense of confidence in young women that I didn’t know I had,” she explains. This drive to advance her young protégées has blossomed out of Dr. Burnette’s deep, internal heart spring. Or, as she puts it, “I just care very deeply about people.” For her, that means helping women find a leg up to compete in what can often be a man’s world. The best technique to do that, she confesses, is one she learned from her daughter. “You can never be over-educated or over-dressed.” Both qualities, Dr. Burnette explains, allow you to compete on equal footing while remaining true to your feminine identity. Dr. Burnette smiles as she discloses, “I like to be treated like a lady. I like for people to respect that I am a lady.”
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or Amina Haji, a healthy life is a simple one. “It’s about learning to be in this world without being affected by it.”
With her mantra established and a mission to “bring commonsense to healthcare,” Dr. Haji began her work on the Karisha Community, which is slated to open at the end of 2018. As she meditated over a steaming cup of fresh chai, Dr. Haji contemplated how she encapsulates the idea of commonsense healthcare in the Karisha Community. After a moment of introspection, the doctor’s eyes lit up as she explains the concept: “It’s transforming the idea of healthcare and shifting from sick care to healthcare and ending the economic segregation of healthcare." Increasing access to health is the cornerstone of her vision. In a model in which healthcare has become more of an obligatory payment plan to insurance companies than an accessible service, Dr. Haji wants to create a space where health is re-centered around humans.
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Although she sounds confident in her path and the mission of the Karisha Community, there was a time when Dr. Haji resisted her calling to the medical field. After college, Dr. Haji rejected the family profession, in favor of following her passion. Her journey landed her on the West Coast doing West African dance professionally and working for a janitor’s union. “I was a union organizer because I always wanted to do social justice work, and I felt like that was the best way to equalize economic disparities,” she admits. This life, however, only served to create a brittle veneer around an unfulfilled and lost soul. Her experience as a “lost Amina” is, however, what spurred her to dramatically alter her life’s course. To begin, she took what she refers to as a pause: the first of many throughout her career. “I’ve done a lot of pauses, and I’m very non-traditional in how I approach my work. I sort of work to the amount and the places that fill what I need for it to do in my life,” she explains. As a result, she sees her work as “never doing something because it’s how it should be or how it’s offered to me.” For Dr. Haji, this approach has led to the Karisha Community’s philosophy of pursuing health through connection to self and the world. In fact, for her, connection is fundamental to life. “That’s my greatest possession: the connection to myself because that is something that we’re not given.” Instead, she says it is something you must strive for and when you do, you will illuminate your path through this life.
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April Morales Mother & Health Coach
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pril Morales always knew she wanted to spend her life investing in people, investing in their souls. And while she thought she’d do that through her role as a special education teacher, she instead found another path to stay true to her desires. As a full-time mother, she invests in her four young sons. “I think I always knew I wanted to be the main caregiver to my children,” recounts Morales. “I believe their souls are eternal, and when I think about my day, I want to know that I squeezed every ounce of myself into my kids,” she says unapologetically. When Morales speaks about motherhood, there’s an energy and spark that follows every word. Still, though, the day-to-day requirements of being a full-time mother often challenge her perception of herself. Morales says she questions whether or not she believes if what she is doing defines who she is as a woman and as a human. “If my actions every day were summed up to determine my value to the world, that’s depressing,” Morales admits. “So, I do struggle with what makes me valuable. Is it because I’m doing x, y, or z everyday, or am I valuable because of my identity and who I am as a person?” Despite the distractions that result from the internal and external exertion of social ex-
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pectations, Morales continues to move forward investing in her children and finding self-worth in all she does. Her motivation, she says, is rooted in her faith in God. “When I remind myself that God entrusted me with four people, I realize that life is bigger than me,” she smiles. “It’s exciting to play a role in one huge, grand picture, instead of just thinking that life is all about me. Where I’m going seems pretty small.” Though Morales takes pride in her role as a mother, she’s proud of the other character traits that make her the woman she is today. Morales says she’s an energizer, she’s passionate, and she’s connected—all traits she displays clearly
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in all of her relationships in and outside of her daily role. When asked about the future, Morales gets excited. She recently embarked on a self-care journey of her own and is now a certified health coach. Through her coaching, Morales hopes to help people realize their dreams and goals of a healthy lifestyle. With a supportive husband, four children, and a slightly different career path later, Morales continues to stay true to her mission. She continues to invest in people’s souls.
Delores Duffie Community Leader
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’ve been in this house for fifty-one years,” states Delores Duffie. While an impressive claim on the surface, the accomplishment of her tenure in her Cherrywood home is magnified when compared to her list of community posts over the years: community activist, chair of Precinct 127, president of the Maplewood Elementary PTA, and a stint in the county attorney’s office. In east Austin, if there were people who needed a voice, Mrs. Duffie was there. Surprisingly, it all started with a benign request for letterman jackets. “My kids were in Kealing Junior High, and all the kids in the other schools got jackets but the principal at Kealing didn’t let the kids at Kealing get one,” she remembers. So, in order to try and equalize the playing field for her sons, “I found out then that you could go before AISD’s board, and that’s where I went. From that, it just snowballed. I found out I could go, and I was there at every turn.” Over the years, Mrs. Duffie has been consistently active in the east Austin community. However, it is not a case of her looking for people to help, they simply appear on her doorstep or plead their case over the phone. “I never went looking for anything,” she says. “They came to me.” Despite the large pool of
applicants for her aid, Mrs. Duffie says, “I don’t just go because somebody asks.” For her advocacy, someone’s plea for help must be rooted in truth. Due to her insistence on veracity, Duffie proudly declared that she never entered a fight without knowing that she was in the right. Perhaps, that is what made her such a formidable opponent in the political realm. Eventually, she says it got to the point where whenever she would pick up the phone or walk into a city council meeting, “it was like, ‘Here comes Delores.’” Nevertheless, Mrs. Duffie refused to back down. “I guess that’s just the way I am,” she shrugged. It didn’t matter that society was gridlocked by barriers of racism and sexism, for Mrs. Duffie all that mattered were the
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facts. “I’ve always been able to do what I wanted to do and say what I wanted to say,” she concluded simply. “I would just never work where I couldn’t speak.” While she was inconsistently compensated for her efforts in the community, Mrs. Duffie doesn’t seem ruffled by the inequity. For her, activism was well worth her time. “[There have] been a lot of children that I’ve been close to, and I have helped,” she recalls. In fact, the ripples of her work are still lapping against her doorstep. The other day, she stepped out to HEB and encountered someone who introduced themselves saying, “You don’t know me, but I know you, and I wouldn’t have finished school if it had not been for you.” And that, Mrs. Duffie says, is her reward. eastsideatx.com
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eyes to the world through something so approachable like jewelry.”
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essica Honegger is a dreamer, or as she likes to call it: a “futurist.” She says that when you work among the poor, that sort of mentality is necessary, because she has to be able to see hope, opportunity, and what lives could be. Honegger is the founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, a fare trade fashion brand founded in Austin. And while the brand is fashion-forward, its purpose extends far beyond accessories. “We’re a fashion brand,” states Honegger, “but we’re also helping open people’s
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Honegger’s eyes were opened when she was just fifteen after traveling overseas for the first time. She saw and experienced the effects of extreme poverty, but she also witnessed how one, small opportunity can help improve an individual’s life and future. Years passed before she was introduced to a group of artisans from Uganda, though. It was at that time where her heart for serving others and her love of jewelry collided. “My friends had met this really artistic, talented couple [who] just needed a market place to sell their goods,” explains Honegger. They asked if she would consider starting a market place for them. Without hesitation, she agreed. Honegger spends her day working to empower women all over the world. But, through her work, she was able to empower herself, too. Honegger says she’s learned to own all the different parts of her story instead of editing out pieces she deemed undeserving.
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elissa Nicholson is the founder of the job sharing firm, Work Muse. With a decade of job sharing experience behind her, Nicholson is working to educate and empower employers and employees to embrace the benefits of job sharing, a partnership between two people who, together, tackle the role of one fulltime position. “When I started churning with the idea of creating Work Muse, I knew a lot of people who were in a similar situation as me,” said Nicholson. “I was 40 years old, my kids were elementary age, and I had [many] people in my community saying they wanted to [job share] like I was.” It was then that Nicholson realized she had something tangible. She wanted to encourage individuals to move towards a more balanced home life, yet equally productive career.
“If I was with entrepreneurs, I would downplay the fact that I changed three diapers that morning,” Honegger recalls. If she was with other moms, she often failed to mention her role as a CEO. It was a narrative she struggled with, but ultimately learned to overcome. “[I realized that] all the pieces of my story are worthy and valid, and I can [now] be that person in all environments.” In owning her story, Honegger is able to continue moving forward in her work. Still, though, she knows her reality is far from women she works to support. “My reality is filled with choices and opportunity and leisure, but that’s not the reality for the majority of people around the world,” Honegger sighs. As a result, she admits she spends her time daydreaming about how to change the world with more than a piece of jewelry.
She began organizing workshops with groups of people to understand what a company focused on job sharing would look like. She started coaching and working with individuals one-on-one, creating the education and awareness around the idea of job sharing, and working to break down the misconceptions people have about it. Today, Nicholson has helped countless employees succeed
in their job sharing roles. She attributes the success of her business to first ensuring that she is happy in her work life. Nicholson says understanding what is important to her—both personally and professionally—is key. “When you start a business, you can build it a certain way where you build yourself in a box and become unhappy,” Nicholson confesses. “[When I started Work Muse] a friend asked me, ‘How do you want to spend your day?’ ‘Where do you want to spend it?’ and ‘What do you want your business to look like?’” Nicholson says those very questions urged her to follow her gut and to work from home. She wanted to be looking out at her backyard, close to her children’s school and the community she had in her Cherrywood neighborhood. Nicholson says it was the best decision she could have ever made. According to Nicholson, job sharing has enabled her to be her whole self, both at home and at work. While she continues building the Work Muse brand, her motivations are external. “For me, it’s about the people. I’m doing this so no matter who they are, they can feel happy in their careers and happy at work.”
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JEANNE SCHULTZ DESIGN STUDIO Jeanne Schultz Design Studio is a small-scale design firm offering building and interior design services, with a focus on adaptive reuse, compact urban dwelling units, and commercial tenant finish outs. Led by Jeanne Schultz, who designed her first building at 21 years of age, the vision for and structure of her firm is inherently informed by a perspective developed through the lens of a young woman and entrepreneur. The growing studio seeks to foster community and unique experiences
through exceptional design and collaboration with interdisciplinary industry constituents. In partnership with sustained client relationships among conscientious developers, brokers, realtors, and owners, Schultz and her team work to contextualize buildings, spaces, and objects carefully and purposefully into their rightful place. The studio is a proponent of public interest design locally and internationally, and strives to empower individuals by facilitating accessibility to thoughtful design.
CONTACT (512) 487-2928 317 W. 3RD STREET, AUSTIN, TX INFO@JEANNESCHULTZ.COM JEANNESCHULTZ.COM
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HOMESTEAD HEALING
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LAURA ANN GILPIN, LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
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Homestead Healing is Laura Ann’s bodywork practice here in east Austin. With her extensive training and intuitive touch, she uncovers your individual patterns of tension, bringing much needed myofascial release and relief. Laura Ann takes a holistic approach, addressing the painful symptoms in your body while seeking the underlying cause. This whole system perspective is key for authentic, lasting healing and change.
PHOTOGRAPHER: LESLIE SOPHIA LINDELL
You deserve to feel good within your mindbody! Recover your true self. Book your session with Homestead Healing in their charming east Austin studio. New clients who mention they saw Homestead Healing in EASTside Magazine will get 25% off their first session!
CONTACT (301) 339-3897 CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN HOMESTEADHEALINGATX.COM
DELEA BECKER
WOMEN
BECK-REIT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
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DeLea Becker started her career in Commercial Real Estate 11 years ago when she bought a building at 1101 E. 6th Street. Since then, she’s continued to invest in the east Austin area both professionally and personally. DeLea started her brokerage Beck-Reit Commercial and now has 4 agents working with her who service all real estate needs including property management. She still does a majority of her business in east Austin where 3 of her 4 commercial properties are located, including her Austin Headquarters Offices, all within minutes of that first purchase.
PHOTOGRAPHER: ERIC MORALES
In an industry dominated by male baby boomers, DeLea brings G.R.I.T. (Gratitude, Respect, Integrity, & Trust) to all aspects of her life and business. While taking a boots on the ground approach, she helps all her clients buy, sell and lease commercial real estate to "Grow Business and Build Wealth."
CONTACT (512) 472-8833 2131 THEO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX BECKREITCRE.COM
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WOMEN
SOOZY'S MUFFINS
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Susan “Soozy” Chen, a Wall Street executive turned health-conscious meditation teacher, founded Soozy’s with a mission to provide everyday people with a little zen through affordable baked goods that are clean, delicious and mindful. After discovering that her boyfriend was gluten intolerant, Chen went further to create a line of indulgent muffins that everyone could enjoy without the concern of gluten, grains, soy, dairy, GMOs, fillers, stabilizers or additives. Starting in September, you can find Soozy's Muffins at select H-E-B stores.
CONTACT AUSTIN, TX ME@SOOZYS.COM SOOZYS.COM
JOY PADILLA
WOMEN
REALTOR®, REALTY AUSTIN
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It’s the relationships made during the home buying experience that resonate with Joy Padilla. Whether it’s an in-depth discussion over coffee on the perks and pitfalls of choosing a lender, or it’s a walk in the local park as the hard statistics are considered, Joy strives to educate her clients beyond the surface. With 10 years of active involvement in the Austin community, she certainly has a wealth of knowledge that she will put to use on your behalf as your advocate and agent.
CONTACT AUSTIN, TX (512) 968-7799 JOYPADILLA@REALTYAUSTIN.COM
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HYPE GROUP
WOMEN
STRATEGY, BRANDING, DESIGN & PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Design isn’t just a profession at Hype; it’s a way of communicating both visually and verbally. Hype Group was founded by Brooke Boyd in 2009, this boutique woman-owned business has since evolved into a collective hub where her team can concept, design, and develop ideas that influence perceptions, purchasing decisions, and dayto-day life. “It is a common misconception that a brand is just a logo, but we know better. Brands get people elected. They are the clothes we wear, the records we buy, the drinks we drink, and the local haunts where we spend nights on end,” explains Amanda Gast, Austin’s managing director. Hype’s Austin location brings fresh eyes to the city’s branding landscape. “We spend time getting to know our clients and their market in effort to set them apart from the others who have already hit the scene. We are along this journey with them, we want it to be a wild success," says Gast.
CONTACT AUSTIN, TX (512) 956-6710 HYPEGROUP.NET
AGNES SEEBASS
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ARTIST & JEWELRY DESIGNER
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As an eternal and dynamic component of nature, lines are inescapable. Jewelry designer Agnes Seebass employs lines as a constant reference point to form her symmetrical designs to which nothing superfluous is added. Every tamed shape and welded edge is an expression of her authentic self. Each figure reflects her unfiltered emotions which she casts as a geometric form. It is through the designs’ simplicity that you can find her story. Currently, you can see Agnes’ pieces online or by private appointment. Beginning October 6, there will also be an opportunity to view her newest pieces at Building 98 in Marfa, Texas.
CONTACT AUSTIN, TX INFO@AGNESSEEBASS.COM AGNESSEEBASS.COM
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JESS HAGEMANN Have you always wanted to write a book? Has a lack of time, confidence, or motivation gotten in the way? Cider Spoon Stories is Austin’s premier ghostwriting service—which means that we do the work, and you get the credit! If you’re a grandparent looking to write your life story for the grandkids, a veteran processing war experiences, a small business owner looking to establish credibility in your field, or a fiction writer with a plot
AUSTIN'S PREMIER GHOSTWRITING AND EDITING SERVICE twist worthy of the next great American novel, then we’re your one-stop shop for everything you need to take your book from idea to implementation (including cover design and publishing!) Legacy shouldn’t be a luxury. Everyone has a story to share, and the next generation needs to hear yours. That's why we make preserving your legacy easy, fun, and affordable.
CONTACT AUSTIN, TX (512) 814-7143 CIDERSPOON@GMAIL.COM CIDERSPOONSTORIES.COM
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PROMOTION
SOMA VIDA
LAURA SHOOK GUZMAN
SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST FOUNDER/CEO SOMA VIDA LMFT
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Do you have a deep desire to do what you love and make an impact? Has a lack of support or confidence gotten in the way of doing your best work? Laura Shook Guzman has been exactly where you are. As the founder of Soma Vida, Austin’s first coworking community and advocate for entrepreneurial mental health, Laura encourages her clients to embrace the idea that “It begins with a dream, yet it takes a community to bring it forth." If you are ready to launch a business, revolutionize an industry or gather and lead your community, then Laura is an invaluable resource, standing ready to guide, support and encourage you to take your next big leap. For coworking opportunities and office space, email info@somavida.net. To book a consultation with Laura, email laura@onsomaticground.com.
CONTACT (512) 628-1580 ONSOMATICGROUND.COM SOMAVIDA.NET
DAILY GREENS
WOMEN
ORGANIC & COLD PRESSED JUICE
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At age 33, Shauna Martin was diagnosed with breast cancer. The cornerstone for her recovery from chemotherapy was making a green juice every morning. This devotion resulted in Daily Greens. First sold locally, it grew exponentially and is now sold nationwide. This growth required labor and resources, and east Austin had both. Shauna was able to build out an existing older facility, while preserving some east Austin architectural history. However, it’s the camaraderie found only on the eastside that she loves the most.
CONTACT AUSTIN, TX (512) 524-1500 DRINKDAILYGREENS.COM
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Dinner | Breakfast | Catering | Events
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EACH WOMAN WHO VISITS DRESS FOR SUCCESS AUSTIN RECEIVES A SHARP, WELLFITTING POWER OUTFIT THAT MAKES HER FEEL PROUD & CAPABLE.
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WORDS BY JESSICA HAGEMANN PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD
“The first time I walked into Dress for Success Austin,” says Blanca, a former client, “I was completely overwhelmed—in that I was not expecting such sincere, genuine, empathic treatment.”
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lanca, a single mom who in 2015 was down on her luck, admits she was “not used to asking for help.” At Dress for Success, an international organization empowering low-income women, female veterans, and veterans’ wives through economic independence, she felt “supported, encouraged, even loved unconditionally.” Plus, she left that day with a killer outfit she never could have afforded otherwise. Although Dress for Success is “more than just a suit,” as many of its clients attest, a significant part of the client experience is the opportunity to be outfitted by a personal style consultant. Dress for Success Austin collects gently used professional attire from pant and skirt suits to blouses, handbags, and jewelry, and pairs each woman who visits the boutique with a sharp, well-fitting power outfit that makes her feel proud and capable. Next door, in the Career Center, the women work one-on-one with volunteers who go over their resumes and cover letters and help them search for available jobs. If a woman needs to finish her GED first, she can find those resources, too. An optional 12-week professional development program further refines clients’ interview skills and elevator pitches by honing in on their employable strengths. Eighty-seven percent of the women who complete this program land a job within 90 days. 42 EASTside | Fall/Winter 2017
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A job retention program teaches newlyemployed women to excel in the workplace while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The complementary financial literacy class covers budgets and wise spending. There’s even a class on business plan writing for the more entrepreneurial-minded. “All of this is made possible,” insists Judy Chambers, Dress for Success Austin’s director since 2006, “thanks to our huge crew of volunteers.” In addition to Judy, the affiliate also employs three part-time staff and one contract staff member, who, in turn, oversees more than 400 volunteers. Dress for Success Austin volunteers serve in
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Get Involved Because Dress for Success Austin receives no government assistance, the nonprofit relies on foundations, third-party events, and companies like The Container Store, Wal-Mart, and Dell to fund its $400,000 budget. On Saturday, September 9, the Little Black Dress Soirée is your next chance to attend their fundraiser. DFS also welcomes new volunteers or donations of professional clothing, bras, and makeup.
a wide variety of ways, including career coaches and personal style consultants. Salon experts teach makeup application. Breast cancer survivors collect and donate bras. A feature unique to the Austin chapter is that every client receives a new bra. The American Charity League sorts clothing donations. Many volunteers have served for five years or more—a testament to the organization’s mission and impact. That’s what Blanca remembers most about her experience as a Dress for Success Austin client: “the amazing group of individuals who really keep this organization going.” She was so grateful for their service that a few months ago, she came back to the affiliate as its newest executive assistant, eager to pay that kindness forward.
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Betty, another former client and current volunteer, echoes the sentiment. “Dress for Success Austin brought my shoulders back and my confidence up,” she says, making all the difference in the world for her in 2009. To thank the organization and spread a message of support, she founded a community action project called In Her Shoes, which collects shoe donations for Dress for Success and other area nonprofits.
Go east. Own it.
Annually, the Austin chapter of Dress for Success serves 1,000 women from seven Texas counties. They’re one of the few nonprofits with no ‘end of service’ date, meaning any woman is eligible for help anytime she needs it, as many times as she needs it. Clients are referred for services from 109 nonprofit and government agencies.
Build your home at Easton Park, just 12 miles from downtown. We’re a pet-friendly community with over 350 acres of park space and 13.1 miles of trails planned, and amenities to include its own amphitheater. Go east my friends.
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Nights Out You’re Not Just a Small Town Girl, so Go Enjoy Your City! WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY JAMES CANO
4 Who says that a night out chillin' with your best friend has to be a glass of wine on the patio or a Netflix movie? East Austin offers many ways to spend an evening lighting up the town. So, next time you have an evening off, call up your crew and coordinate something out of the ordinary. You’ll be so relieved that you didn’t settle for another night in.
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Eastside Pop Up at Craftsman
Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday of every month when Eastside Pop Up Handcrafted and Vintage Market will be at Craftsman for their designated Ladies’ Night. A perfectly clichéd evening of chick flicks, free drinks, hairstylist tutorials, and DJs starting at 7, you’ll be able to enjoy a full, shamelessly feminine night out and still be home in time to get up to make it to your Thursday morning meeting.
2000 E Cesar Chavez St.
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Bed Post Confessions
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exploring sex and sexuality through lenses of humor and vulnerability. The three storytellers who embarked on this journey regularly perform at the North Door where no topic is off-limits in the spirit of embracing all the quirks that life stimulates.
501 Brushy St., bedpostconfessions.com
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CRAFT
Slice a few objects, paint over them to mask the jagged lines, and then roll them in a glittery coating to reveal a talisman that will help you channel your creativity through the rest of your work week. At CRAFT, you can just come make stuff. Whatever you want, you will likely find it rifling through the walls of craft supplies. Put what you find together and voilà; you just pieced together your first oeuvre d’art that is sure to make your friends envious of your innate artistic talents.
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Boss Babes
Who doesn’t want to be their own boss? Especially for enterprising entrepreneurs, having a community dedicated to self-identifying women in creative industries and women-owned businesses is vital. Therefore, take advantage of the vibrant community that exists in Austin and head over to one of their events. You’re sure to make a connection or two. bossbabes.org
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The Bat City Bombshells
Get your evening off to an explosive start by patronizing a performance by some of the best burlesque dancers in town. Performing all around town, the Bat City Bombshells can regularly be found at the North Door where they flit and flirt across the stage to draw you into their glamorous world where body positivity becomes seductive.
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School House Pub
Don’t just go out for a drink, go out to learn. At the School House Pub, there is a rotating menu of both craft cocktails and courses. Come enjoy an upgraded pub dinner and experimental libations, then stay for the cocktail classes. That way, you can learn to concoct your own avant garde liquid refreshments for those times when you need a little backup and your friends are unavailable for the evening.
2207 Manor Rd., schoolhousepub.com
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CARIBBEAN MYAN PARADISE.
A Storied Bungalow Her Spirit Lives On WORDS BY AMANDA COVO PHOTOS BY KRISTINA FAJI & ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD
An Austin landmark in the heart of the historic Rosewood neighborhood, the Sallie Johnson House is a tiny, old home with a big, enduring story nearly a century in the making.
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n the front porch of her small bungalow in east Austin, 82-year-old Sallie Johnson stands for a photo. The year is 1937, and Johnson is one of 63 former slaves in Travis County who tell their life’s story for posterity.
As part of a federal program in which writers traveled the nation to collect “slave narratives,” Johnson gives a detailed account of a life born into slavery. She recalls when her father, who lived to be 100 years old by her own account, hauled the limestone that built the Texas Capitol. She remembers when a sister was traded to a farm in Webberville for $1,500, and, of course, Johnson speaks vividly about the day she and her family became free people. I know this because nearly 100 years after her home was built, my husband and I call it home. When we found the house in 2015, the 1920s bungalow—just 967 square feet—stood on cinder blocks spaced so far apart that contractors would raise their eyebrows and comment how surprised they were that the house was still standing. The doorways leaned and thin walls struggled
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to hold the roof. It had no insulation, no central air and a plumbing system barely sustaining the three young east coast transplants renting the house. Yet, for all the work needing to be done, its charm and character were undeniable. Long, gracious windows span around the home where you can imagine the evening breeze would blow through on hot summer nights. The original pinewood floors still lay strong despite decades of foot traffic. The house itself sits on a small plot of land in the heart of the Rosewood neighborhood—a block from a walking trail, the Rosewood Park Pool, Rockstar Bagel and a one-mile, straight-shot to downtown. It took eight months to renovate the house. My husband and I, newlyweds at the time, spent the first six months of marriage living in a tiny house built in back by the previous owner—a 300-square-foot, free-standing loft with a full kitchen and bath. Like any fixer-upper, we found old gems throughout the renovation, like
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the original wallpaper hidden behind layers of old drywall and the shiplap wood from the original interior walls. We also had setbacks, including my favorite: a call we received on our honeymoon that we needed a new roof. For the next three weeks, the house sat totally exposed to the sky during a freak 10-day rainstorm. (Luckily, wood floors—no matter their age—dry under the Austin sun.) We finally moved into the home in March 2016 to what—from the inside—is likely a much different looking home than the one Johnson built. No doubt she would have a hard time recognizing the Rosewood neighborhood, too. Back then, there were open fields instead of food trucks, paved roads, bike lanes and two-story houses. Rosewood was first settled by Europeans in the late 19th century, and beginning in the 1910s, the City of Austin baked into its zoning the official policy of segregating African Americans in east Austin. The neighborhood became a vibrant African-American community. The Doris Miller Auditorium, which still stands today two blocks away, served black servicemen and their families during World War II, notable jazz clubs were as plentiful as coffee shops are today, and the area was home to one of two black-only movie theaters in the city. As a free woman, Johnson had a front-row seat to much of it. Though she could neither read nor write, Johnson defied what was typical of the time; rarely did women—let alone freed, female slave—own property. Nearly a century later, the Sallie Johnson House is now a historic city landmark, serving as a celebration of a woman who contributed to both our understanding of a darker past and the founding of a storied neighborhood we call home. Sallie Johnson’s slave account is one of seven stories recorded and brought to life through the voices of talented local actors by the Austin History Center. To hear the account, visit eastsideatx.com.
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Belize a tropical paradise WORDS & PHOTOS BY JESSI DEVENYNS
IN CENTRAL AMERICA, THERE IS ONE MAYAN CIVILIZATION THAT FENDED OFF THE SPANISH CONQUISTADORS ONLY TO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. CENTURIES LATER, BELIZE IS AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING NATION WHOSE TOURIST DESTINATIONS ARE INFUSED WITH LOCAL CULTURE.
Friday When you land in Belize City, don’t be afraid to wander around while you wait for your plane down south to Placencia. Start by grabbing some fry jacks and a cool beverage at Bird’s Isle where you can watch
the water taxis chug back and forth to the Cayes. Once you arrive in Placencia, drop your bags off at the Green Parrot Beach Houses. (Since it’s the off-season, make sure to negotiate your prices!) Then take a walk up and down the main road and
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ask around for “Coconut Man.” He’s an infamous local who is an excellent fisherman, so his fishing tours book fast. If you miss him, don’t think you can’t experience the ocean’s bounty. Simply stop by and catch a sample of the freshest fish around at Omar’s.
Saturday Start your morning under the arbors of ancient trees at the Above Grounds Coffee shop. This coffee roaster has been MacGyver-ed into a
multi-level treehouse where they serve up some of the best Guatemalan coffee you’ve ever sipped. Book a Monkey River tour. These half day tours, which include lunch, regularly leave from the post office dock, and you will get to see all manner of jungle life including crocodiles, howler monkeys, and tropical birds. When you arrive back on land, check out Brenda’s Barbecue at the end of the main street where you’ll be fed excellent food and stories. If you still have energy,
second largest barrier reef is anchored under the tropical waves. Protected from trawling by the government, the undisturbed ecosystem is swirling with ribbons of color as sea creatures flit around. Caye Caulker’s Shark
make a last stop at the Pickled Parrot where you can join a game of American trivia and find all the beers you love back home.
Sunday Don’t miss a morning dip in the ocean. Either hire a guide to take you out to snorkel on the reef or float on the waves at the shoreline. Which-
Alley and Placencia’s portion of the UNESCO barrier reef park have some of the best snorkeling and scuba with multiple shops that will teach you the basics if you aren’t licensed.
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ever you choose, you’ll be surrounded by a peaceful blue seascape whose endlessness is only broken by the rays of a tropical sun. Plus, you’ll want this early morning refreshment to recharge you before taking a taxi to Lola’s Art Gallery in Seine Bight. While you’re there, peek into the small shops around town that double as museums about the Garifuna culture whose people have inhabited southern Belize for centuries. Once you’re back in Placencia, stop at Dawn's Grill ‘n Go for a bite to eat and ask for a lift to the airport for your flight back to Belize City.
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THOUGH WEATHER UP IS A BAR FIRST, THEIR FOOD IS NOTHING SHORT OF POSH IN APPEARANCE & TASTE.
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THE SUN-SOAKED FLAVORS OF FISH TACOS, BASIL PICO, & MELON GRANITAS ARE FRESH THIS SEASON.
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It was unexpected to see the seasoned eyes of Lola Stephens-Bell swell with a fire to match the pink dreadlocks looping around her head as she began speaking about her work on the east side of Austin. A one-woman ministry of food and gospel, Lola has been serving the unseen Austin community of the homeless with soul food and compassion at the Nubian Queen for years. “I’ve been doing this since 1980,” she clarifies. “I just started being recognized for this only since I opened up the restaurant.”
WEATHER UP & DRINK ON
The freshest way to weather this fall WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS EXTERIOR PHOTO BY ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD
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Mismatched china sits on miniature marble tabletops that are sandwiched between a glitzy, Art Deco wallpaper and gnarled, wooden floor. A carrot salad, a plate of pickles, onion fritters, and a Greek salad appear in a colorful rotation to settle themselves like Tetris blocks between happy hour drinks. It’s a crowded hodgepodge, yet the whole aesthetic seems to make your afternoon daiquiri that much more civilized.
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lthough Weather Up considers itself a bar first, the food that is served is nothing short of posh in both appearance and taste. Kristine Kittrell, the manager and chef, explains that it’s a matter of balance. “We have really beautiful cocktails so we want to have really beautiful food.” By the same token, she explains that “It is a bar first and foremost so we wanted the food to be approachable, bar friendly. We didn’t want to set ourselves up to be something we’re not food-wise.” With her introduction in mind, the first bite of crisp carrot salad exceeded “bar food” expectations. The salad is reminiscent of the old-fashioned slaw that is omnipresent at family barbecues, except it has been reconstructed to include feta, cilantro, mint, dill, pistachios, pickled shallots, booze-soaked raisins, and a brown butter vinaigrette. The raisins, in particular, are a showstopper. Even Kittrell agrees and divulges her adoration for the dried grapes with a smile. “I love the raisins,” she says. “I could probably get drunk off them.”
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However, not all the bar food has so much of the bar in it. The Greek salad is a classic that is compatibly plated atop a house-made piquillo pepper hummus, and the pickle plate is redolent of a modernist painting with beets cradling champagne-pickled grapes that are laid alongside a spicy pickled okra.
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The onion fritters single handedly defy preconceptions of what a bar typically serves as an appetizer. “I wanted to put fried onions on the menu, but I didn’t want to put standard American fried onions,” Kittrell explains. Her solution was a fritter that is scented with Indian spices and paired with a herby chutney. Kittrell admits they’re one of her favorite snacks. Then again, she says, “We basically cook things we want to eat.” As a result, the menu changes with the weather.
The first Monday of every month is movie night where you can enjoy $1 oysters and happy hour specials on drinks.
Although the food is continuously changing, Kittrell’s hallmark is in each dish as she transforms indulgent ingredients into refreshing recipes. “People always comment when they order something that it’s a lot lighter than they anticipated,” she remarks. However, she brushes off their comments with a shrug, “I think that lady chefs just have a lighter hand than our male counterparts.” Even with an appetizing array available during daily happy hour, Kittrell says that brunch is where Weather Up’s kitchen creativity shines. With a $25 champagne brunch that offers a rotating menu and endless champagne cocktails, you might find yourself frequenting Weather Up’s child and dog-friendly patio more often than you anticipated. However, Kittrell warns that for those who enjoy their bubbles, “We limit you to an hour and a half.” For those who like a treat on the weekdays instead, show up on a Monday for all day happy hour which includes $1 fried oysters.
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Grilled Fish Tacos
with Cucumber Slaw, Basil Salsa, & Watermelon Granita WORDS BY KAYLA & JUSTIN BUTTS OF FOUR STRING FARM PHOTOS BY RACHEL BENAVIDES OF RACHEL DURRENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Fish tacos are the perfect way to blend summer flavors. Pick your produce ripe from the sun-baked land and take your fish fresh from the sun-drenched water.
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grilled fish tacos Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes 4 corn and flour blend tortillas 1 lb. fresh black drum, filet Salt and pepper, to taste ¼ c. olive oil Cucumber Slaw & Basil Pico de Gallo (see recipes below) Directions: First prepare cucumber slaw and basil pico de gallo to allow flavors to develop while fish cooks. Preheat grill. Brush fish with olive oil and season liberally with sea salt and pepper. Place fish in a grill basket. Grill over low indirect heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Garnish with slaw and pico de gallo.
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elect speckled trout, redfish, or flounder for your tacos, or use black drum, which is becoming increasingly popular.
the pico with basil, which grows into full-flavored bushes in August, rather than cilantro, which does not grow in the summer at all.
Grilling fish to perfection is easy with a nonstick fish grilling basket. The fish basket folds over the filet on top and bottom, gently holding the filet together. You can also grill shrimp, okra, and other delicate or smaller foods that would otherwise fall apart on the grill, or fall through the grate.
Granita is a frozen dessert similar to Italian ice or sorbet, except with granitas the ice crystals are larger and coarser. Granitas are popular in Italy, where every little town has their own unique version. We serve this granita on a Turkish coffee serving platter, but they also look mouth-watering in the hollowed out watermelon rind.
Fish tacos are often served with cabbage, but cabbage does not grow well here in summer months. Cucumbers, however, grow to vine-ripened perfection. Our favorite cucumber is the Marketmore variety—a nearly perfect cucumber. Red and orange bell peppers were picked to give the slaw bright colors and a deep flavor.
These dishes are perfect for a deck party, or for an easy weeknight meal for the family. We picked the produce for these recipes fresh from the garden, and the fish was caught the same day, purchased from the local fish market. When the ingredients are this fresh, you can keep the recipe very simple, and let the flavor of the garden shine through.
Use cherry tomatoes for the pico de gallo. Cherry tomatoes grow better in the brutal heat of August than the larger tomato varieties, and they explode with flavor, a distilled taste of the summer sun. We flavored
The tacos are delicious and healthy, and the granita may be the best guilt-free dessert you ever taste. Feel free to go back for seconds, and enjoy these flavors of summer while they last.
cucumber slaw 1 cucumber, grated (Marketmore variety) ¼ sweet bell pepper, grated 1 T. rice vinegar 2 t. sugar 1 large pinch salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
basil pico de gallo 1 c. sweet cherry tomatoes, diced 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced ½ c. onion, diced (1015 variety) 1 T. lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small bunch basil, chopped
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italian iced watermelon Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Inactive prep time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes ¾ c. water ½ c. sugar 7 c. watermelon, peeled and cubed 4 T. lime juice, or juice of 2 limes 6 large leaves of sweet basil Directions: Place 9x13” glass or metal dish in freezer. Place water and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Simmer while stirring with a whisk until all of sugar is dissolved and liquid reaches a syrup consistency, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Combine watermelon, simple syrup, lime and basil in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour watermelon mixture into cooled pan and place in the freezer. Using a whisk, stir mixture every 20 minutes, until desired consistency is reached. Enjoy immediately after serving.
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eastside dining guide Daruma Ramen
Enjoy a bowl of ramen in an intimate setting. Unusual for ramen bars in the area, Daruma specializes in chicken broths whose light flavors pair sublimely with an addition of a soft-boiled egg. 612-B E 6th St. | darumaramen.com
Austin Daily Press
Austin Daily Press has spent the last five years honing their craft, and it shows! The ADP team, led by Chef Reed Faitak and co-owners Dustin Knef and Chase Rushing, have found their voice through creating incredibly flavorful experiences sandwiched between locally baked telera. 1900 E MLK Jr. Blvd. | Cesar Chavez location opening soon | austindailypress.com
Something about Hillside Farmacy’s oysters, weekend brunches, and 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. 1209 E 11th St. | hillsidefarmacy.com
Açai Hut will soon be bringing Brazilian açai to Mueller. Sweet, tart, and refreshing all at once, this healthy alternative to smoothies is the best thing you’ll eat with a spoon all summer. Mueller brick & mortar location opening soon | acaihut.com
El Sunzal
El Sunzal is a quintessential hole-in-thewall that makes up for its barebones appearance with its exceptional El Salvadorian fare. Make sure to sample the fried yucca, seafood soup, and the papusas. 642 Calles St.
Buenos Aires Café Flyrite Chicken
Disrupting the fast food industry one sandwich at a time, Flyrite is a drivethru with all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. 2129 E 7th St. | flyritechicken.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.
At Kyoten, 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
Hillside Farmacy
Açai Hut
Artessano
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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. 1201 E 6th St. | buenosairescafe.com
The Doughminican
Find Caribbean beats, happy people, and soul-filled food at this trailer. Try the legendary empanadas that are rolled out fresh for everyone, the quipes, and the sweet bean dessert. 1403 E 7th St. | thedoughminican.com WORDS BY JESSICA DEVENYNS
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
S-H Donuts
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.
Taco Mex
A tiny kitchen with a walk-up window, Taco Mex nevertheless manages to serve up healthy sized and fairly priced breakfast tacos and chicken quesadillas with authentic Tex-Mex flavors. 2611 Manor Rd. | tacomexorders.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, lunch or dinner. 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
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
Justine's Brasserie
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
Li’l Nonna’s
Eden East
Under the wizened oak trees of Springdale Farm is an unmarked trailer whose plain façade belies hyper-seasonal, farmto-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-la-carte nights one Thursday a month. 755 Springdale Rd. | edeneastaustin.com
J. Leonardi’s Barbecue
Komé Sushi Kitchen
Seat yourself among wood-paneled walls and select from an expansive saké list featuring local and imported options as well as a menu full of inventive variations of flavorful Japanese classics. 4917 Airport Blvd. | kome-austin.com
Dee Dee
Raised in northern 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
This vegan pizza surpasses expectations. Even supporters of animal products will have to appreciate the beeteroni & vegan mozzarella. 1505 Town Creek Dr. | lilnonnas.com
Patrizi’s
Mouths water when plates head out of Patrizi’s tiny kitchen. Plus, one Wednesday a month is extra special when the chefs have the opportunity to create with traditional Italian fare. 2307 Manor Rd. | patrizis.com
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Intoxicating Ice Cream Summertime’s Favorite Dessert Isn’t Just For Kids WORDS BY JENNIFER SIMONSON PHOTOS BY PARKER THORNTON
What is the best way to end a hot summer day in Texas: cocktails or ice cream? An east Austin ice cream shop combines the two, so you don’t have to choose.
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ake no mistake, this is not your granddaughter’s ice cream shop. Baristas at Prohibition Creamery not only scoop creamy handmade ice cream, but they also know how to make the perfect Manhattan. There are no colorful sprinkle decorations, cartoon animals or candy-striped wallpaper at this ice cream parlor. The restored 1920s bungalow on East 7th Street with brass accents, dark wood and dangling light bulbs creates a simple, yet elegant, aesthetic much like the ice cream they serve. Owner Laura Aidan experimented for three years to create, then perfect, her boozy ice cream. Her signature bourbon ice cream made with Knob Creek is the most popular. The Tiramisu Ice Cream made with homemade mascarpone cheese, brandy, Amaretto and Patron XO Cafe is a close second.
Madagascar Vanilla to make a Mezcal Vanilla, then pouring a shot of Mezcal over it to enhance the smoky flavor that bring people back. After ten years in the software development business, Aiden wanted a change. Turning to her passion for feeding people, she began making ice cream in her kitchen. One afternoon her husband asked her to make him some bourbon ice cream. She grabbed a bottle from their liquor cart, whipped up some ice cream, and they both loved it. “Once that light bulb went off, I looked at our liquor cart which was quite extensive. Amaretto, cointreau, Baileys, Grand Marnier, all these things would work for ice cream,” she exclaimed. Aiden attended ice cream courses at Penn State University to perfect the art of creating libatious creamy creations. Her analytical background makes her a natural at the science behind infusing spirits into ice cream.
The result of her experimentation is a continuously rotating list of small batch ice cream flavors made from scratch. With creations like Sangria Sorbet, Triple Bourbon Milkshake or a Deconstructed Old Fashioned with Bourbon ice cream, Peychaud’s bitters marshmallow and Luxardo cherry, Prohibition Creamery’s appeal will last long after the dog days of summer.
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Native Knowledge: Stop by for Happy Hour from 3 to 7pm Tuesday through Friday and enjoy $6 specialty cocktails like Tamarind Whiskey Sour, French 77 1/2 and Classic Margarita, or buy two scoops of ice cream and get a free handmade waffle cone.
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Aiden admits, “I am always geeking out in the kitchen doing math… if the liquor has this much percentage alcohol, then what percent of protein and fat do I need to add to have to make a delicious ice cream that isn’t too fatty and has the perfect texture?”
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acaihut.com (512) 520-2248 Weekdays 8am-8pm Weekends 9am-8pm Visit us at the food truck! 1720 Barton Springs Rd.