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ast Austin is a very eclectic place to live. We have old and new, all meshed together in one melting pot that encompasses several square miles. This is why our side of town is so unique in a good way. It’s why the homes showcased in this issue are very different from one another, but they also have a common ground. They have real people who live in them: people who care for others, people who work hard, and people who enjoy being part of this community we call home.

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Within this community, every home has a story. My family has lived in East Austin for many years now. Though the house my father (and the house my grandmother grew up in) are both long gone, our house is still standing. It was built in 1947. It had a story before we even moved in from the two previous owners who each built a life there for 30 something years.

I must respect that story. And now, it has become part of our story. We are living it; we are writing it; we are making memories just like its owners past.

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As I drive around town, the new houses I see going up bring me sadness if I allow my head to ponder on it for too long. Though, at times, it seems more like a gut wrenching reaction. Change is good and inevitable, however hard it may be. Change is good because staying the same forever means we do not grow. And life without growth means we’re stagnant. Change is hard because as much as I would love to see my streets stay the same, people move on, jobs change, inventions are made, and society evolves. Even though change can be excruciating, growth challenges our mindset, and my ancestors would tell me I am naive to think that change is not good.

Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, remember that stories are precious. They cannot be taken away, and they deserve to be passed from generation to generation. Whether your story involves a new home or a home that’s 100 years old, it’s important to remember that we all start somewhere. And I’m sure glad that my family chose to start here over a hundred years ago.

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What’s in a Name?

The History behind East Austin Streets WORDS BY SAM LAURON

The monotonous routine of a daily commute makes it easy to overlook the simple things one may see while driving down the same roads day after day. But with East Austin’s rich history, it comes as no surprise that there’s a story lingering on every street corner.

Richard Overton Avenue

Ed Bluestein Boulevard

Formerly named Hamilton Avenue, Richard Overton Avenue was renamed in 2017 to honor Richard Overton, the longest living World War II veteran in the United States. After returning home from war, Mr. Overton built his house on this street and lived there for more than 70 years before his death on December 27, 2018, at age 112.

A lineman on the UT football team in the 1920s, Ed Bluestein spent his career as an engineer for the Texas Highway Department, now the Texas Department of Transportation.

During this time, he oversaw the initial construction of Interstate 35 throughout Central Texas. After he retired in the 60s, the City of Austin named a portion of Highway 183 in East Austin after him.

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The Govalle neighborhood was originally named by the first Swedish immigrant in Texas, Swante Magnus Svenson. He developed the land in the area and named it “GaValla” which is a Swedish term that translates into “good grazing land.” Svenson eventually became the largest landowner in Texas at the time, owning more than 100,000 acres of land across the state.

Robert T. Martinez Jr. Street Robert T. Martinez Jr. was a police officer who was killed in the line of duty on February 25, 1989. Shortly after Martinez’s death, Canadian Street was renamed on May 25, 1989. The street starts at East 7th Street and extends all the way to Riverview Street.

Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard In 1975, seven years following Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic death, East 19th Street was renamed to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

The name change resulted in the formation of the West 19th Street Association, a group that protested the change arguing that it would have a negative impact on their 19th Street businesses. The city ultimately won the debate, and the street that runs from I-35 to Highway 183 was renamed.

Rosewood Avenue Rosewood Avenue houses Rosewood Park which is best known for hosting community gatherings.

Buildings like Doris Miller Auditorium and Delores Duffie Recreation Center rest on its land. The namesake of Doris Miller Auditorium is a Texas native and World War II hero who, due to his heroic actions, became the first African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross. This recognition was the third highest honor awarded by the US Navy at the time.

Delores Duffie Recreation Center was formerly known as the Bertram-Huppertz Building, purchased by Rudolph Bertram for his family in 1875.

The City of Austin later bought the land and developed it into a space for afterschool programming, recreational activities, and community events. The building is now named after longtime East Austin resident and community activist, Delores Duffie.

Bob Harrison Street Bob Harrison was a well-known barber in the early 1900s with clients like governors and UT presidents. He’s most notably remembered for reaching out to his clients asking for money to help pay off his mortgage before he died in lieu of flowers for his funeral one day saying, “I need the money and can’t use the flowers.” The community responded, and he was able to pay off his mortgage. Bob Harrison Street can be found near Oakwood Cemetery between East 13th and 14th Streets.

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E.M. Franklin Avenue The street that runs between East 12th and Manor Road is named after a native Austinite who spent his career as a musician in the 1950s through the 80s and later became a minister where he served at Solid Rock Baptist Church until his death in 1996.

East 11th Street In the 50s and 60s, East 11th Street was known as East Austin’s entertainment district. East Austin residents would flock to the area to enjoy the clubs and music that served the African-American community, and at the center of it all was the historic Victory Grill. The live music venue saw performances from music legends like B.B. King, Billie Holiday, and Etta James, to name a few, and was a major stop on the famous blues music tour the “Chitlin Circuit” that made its way through the South and Midwest. Victory Grill, on East 11th, played a pivotal role in Austin’s music scene and is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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Hatching Big Ideas Hatch Workshop is using locally sourced materials to hone their craft.

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On Tillery Street, in the heart of East Austin, sits a workshop where craftspeople create everything from furniture for the home to restaurant installations and even public benches for local trails. Hatch is tucked behind the Flitch Coffee trailer, where warm smells of native trees and sounds of various tools are being used to shape those tree trunks into works of art for the community to enjoy.

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“The process and satisfaction of taking something that is literally a tree, and then all of a sudden, it’s a table and seeing every step of the way is pretty interesting.”

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ailing from Houston, Andrew Danziger started Hatch Workshop in 2010 after graduating from the University of Texas and working for various woodworkers in the area. Originally, Andrew came to Austin with the goal of becoming an architect, but he liked that woodworking allowed him to focus on the entire process of constructing something, which is what he truly enjoyed. It wasn’t until he took Mark Maček's class on woodworking that he realized his true passion.

In the class, he learned about each process—design, management, and fabrication—and gained an appreciation for the practice of building a piece of furniture from start to finish.

“I just think the process and satisfaction of taking something that is literally a tree, and then all of a sudden, it’s a table and seeing every step of the way is pretty interesting,” he enthuses.

When Andrew started the workshop, Austin was beginning to experience a growth period, which marked the perfect opportunity for the budding workshop. The goal was to create a place where clients could bring their ideas, and the craftspeople at the workshop would help make those ideas into reality, or “hatch” those concepts. Working with steel, wood, and locally

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Some of their more recent projects include a wall installation for the School of Architecture at the University of Texas as well as a welcome kiosk for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

sourced timber, the workshop has played a part in the fabrication of originally designed pieces here in Austin.

“People are coming to us with these crazy ideas, and this is the place where it hatches and becomes a thing,” says Andrew. Take East Cesar Chavez for example. Andrew can point to every business that Hatch has collaborated with. In fact, Paz Veterinary and Sock Club house some of their interior design projects.

One of Andrew’s most memorable projects involved constructing the benches along the boardwalk of Lady Bird Lake’s Hike and Bike Trail. The workshop built large benches using wood from local trees that fell during storms. Today, the public can enjoy the trees in a new way along the 10mile path that connects the city. “It was cool to see that process, and the fact that these trees had been standing in the city for a 100 years. Now they’ll be sitting there for another 20 years,” he smiles.

Ultimately, Andrew wants to build products that connect the community to local craftspeople. He explains the passion that goes into constructing a unique project from design to fabrication in that, “It’s a treat. You can tell the difference with something feeling like it has a hand in it and it feels natural. It’s important.”

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The Sekrit is Out

Sekrit Theater will become a tiny home community.

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If anything, the word that comes to mind wandering down the well-trodden paths at Sekrit Theater is ‘wonderland.’ Filled with school busses that have been repurposed as lounges, chairs strewn about as if to manifest a spontaneous conversation, and a list of acquisitions that function as lawn ornaments, the theater is every bit the movie set that owner Beau Reichert wanted.

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leven years ago, the former art director and antique shop owner repurposed his passion for set design when he began screening movies for his friends and neighbors in his backyard.

It wasn’t long though before the Shangri-la aura that his curated grounds cast began to pique the curiosity of the wider community.

“It just suddenly exploded. It went from my backyard to a landmark,” Beau recounts with wonder. However, there is a sense of nostalgia in his voice when he shares, “My favorite part was several years ago when all the neighbors and friends would come and hang out and have dinner potlucks: when it was just my backyard and not Sekrit Theater.”

which resulted in a year-long fight with the Austin Code Department. In February, the battle finally culminated with the approval of City Council to rezone the property to a designation more appropriate to its use. Looking back, Beau says, “It just needed to evolve,” and so he decided that the next evolution of Sekrit Theater was to be a tiny home community.

Still, for better or for worse, Sekrit Theater was exactly what this property was destined to become. As a result of the regular events and movie screenings, Beau’s sanctuary stirred the ire of some in the neighborhood

As the current owner, Beau plans to continue living on the property and act as both general contractor and architect on the project, which he says will commence in three years’ time. Every tiny home, of which the prop-

Although the production has not yet begun, Beau explains that the stage is now set for the property to transform into an avant-garde residential community. “It’s the best combination of what would be allowed with the space that entertains me,” he shrugs.

The Garden Project: This spring, Sekrit Theater is beginning an urban community garden project.

While the gardens will later be used to nourish the residents of the tiny community, for the next three years they will be open to the public. Don’t expect to see one large vegetable bed though. The beds will be constructed in pockets around the property for neighbors to come by and get their hands dirty.

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erty is entitled up to 22 under city code, will be unique, but each will have a frame that is clad in repurposed and recycled materials to create a distinctive story for every occupant – almost as if every resident will have their own movie set on which to act their individual roles.

Most homes will be small, but Beau notes that there will be several that are larger, up to 2,000 square feet. All the properties though will be run on solar panel energy and constructed in an environmentallyconscious manner. They will also likely reflect Beau’s fondness for vertical construction and curved lines: a motif that frequenters of the theater will immediately recognize.

In the interim, the Sekrit Theater will continue to operate as it always has. In fact, this summer the theater is running a film series from Beau’s 16mm archive. With 20,000 films to choose from, Beau admits that sometimes he screens a dud but “there are also some of the most amazing treasures mixed in.” One of those treasures is a film made by George Lucas as a film student, whose discovery, Beau says, is “yet one more proof of the magnetic power of Sekrit Theater, the place where movie magic becomes reality.”

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Whether it’s a jewel-toned cabinet, an oversized light fixture, or a bold tile, she suggests to start small. Choose one piece to make the focal point.

For instance, only tile one shower wall rather than the entire space.

“You want to leave people wanting more versus [saying], ‘whoa, that was too much,’” says Patrice.

Find imagery of rooms that bring inspiration. Patrice tends to look to hotels and restaurants for design inspiration. Another excellent place to spot upcoming trends is on social media, which she believes “has a lot of influence on today’s home design.”

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WHEN A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME, IT’S BOTH AN EVOLUTION AND A RETURN TO BASICS. DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES, AND MATERIALS HAVE ALL EXISTED FOR GENERATIONS, BUT IT IS THROUGH THE SIMULTANEOUS ADHERENCE AND DEFIANCE OF RULES THAT A STRUCTURE CAN BECOME A SCULPTURE WORTHY OF A PHOTOGRAPH.

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lthough Casey Dunn didn’t imagine his home as a drool-worthy addition to his portfolio, for the nationally acclaimed architectural photographer, it seems only appropriate that his home would be an impeccable design that is framed between four concrete walls.

a home that resembled the quintessential house that a child would draw. “It was the only thing Casey really gave us was the form of this house,” recalls Annie of the initial concept. With the ease only a comfortable relationship brings, Arthur chimes in saying, “He relayed to us this fascination with a project that he photographed early in his career up in Maine that was a simple, iconic shape with a gabled roof.”

For architects and partners Annie-Laurie Grabiel and Arthur Furman who designed the home, the process was a little less straightforward. For them, it began with a secondhand memory of

Despite the bare bones directions, the couple insists that it was actually a challenge to keep the design simple; such a blank canvas to work from was an invitation for their imaginations to

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play. “We would try to overcomplicate things for no reason and then end up editing it out and keep coming back to this box,” Arthur says as he gestures to the cavernous, white-washed space that comprises the hybrid living room-kitchen.

Although the living space already takes up most of the bottom floor of the house, it seems almost endless with expansive picture windows offering unencumbered views of the garden.

Annie acknowledges with satisfaction that the idea was for the design to communicate an effortless union between the two spaces. After all, with Texas having weather that beckons one to

We would try to overcomplicate things for no reason and then end up editing it out and keep coming back to this box. - ARTHUR FURMAN

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enjoy evenings with friends on the patio, it was an instinctive choice to incorporate the outdoors inside.

Indeed, the interplay between nature and home continues through the choice of wooden furniture, airy ceilings, milled pine beams, and concrete walls.

As a home, the structure belies its traditional form and bends the rules. The front door is unconventionally situated in the middle of the home, and guests are guided through a concrete courtyard to access the interior. Similarly, the bedrooms are located at the front of the house, and overhead, the angle of the roof transforms the master bedroom into an attic loft. All of these design choices, however, happened through an evolutionary process: one which took place throughout relationships and over glasses of wine in the congenial atmosphere built only by working with friends at home. “We’d get together, have wine, sketch, look at Pinterest,” Arthur recalls. “I think that it was just a much longer and slower and more organic process than what we would do nowadays.”

In the end though, the hours of rework gave rise to an arrestingly simple, yet welcoming, structure that reflects the life that Casey has built for himself, and Arthur explains, “it ended up feeling right for a lot of reasons.”

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“WE DEFINITELY WANTED TO KEEP THE INTEGRITY OF THE FARMHOUSE, SINCE IT WAS BUILT AROUND 1910 – AND BACK THEN, IT WAS ONE OF THE ONLY HOUSES ON THE BLOCK.”

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e definitely wanted to keep the integrity of that farmhouse, since it was built around 1910––and back then, it was one of the only houses on the block,” says Stevens. “And for the back house, we wanted to add more modern elements but still with a barn-feel.”

In the entry, a gray and terracotta pink oriental rug corresponds to the color palette in the guest room, almost untouched from a previous renovation. Across the hall is Katie and Joe’s bedroom, where the first hints of the couple’s frequent travels are scattered throughout the house, with international currency in mason jars above the bathroom sink and pictures on the wall of their Pinterest-perfect Hawaii wedding. Joe is a film producer and owner of Delivery Men, and Katie is currently wrapping up a 15-year career with Edelman PR team in order to help him manage the business.

Katie’s plant obsession can be spotted throughout the house with small and large greenery scattered in windows and on plant stands. In the bathroom, a vintage hamper from her grandmother rests next to the claw foot tub and reveals a farmhouse-meets-modern aesthetic consistent throughout the home: a delicate balance between old and new.

Katie’s grandparents own a farm in Oregon, where she spent much of her childhood. The memories formed much of her interior style, both in the bones of the house (like the exposed rafters and shiplap) and in its décor. Some pieces Katie transported from the farm itself, whereas others were simply inspired by it – such as the giant farmhouse stove

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that now serves as a bar between the kitchen and living room table, which she found in nearby Lockhart.

Turquoise tins are also dotted throughout the house. Katie’s great grandparents owned and operated a saltwater taffy factory in Seaside, Oregon, and the tins provide decorative storage reminiscent of her memories in Seaside. Adjacent to the bar is a chalkboard wall lined on one side with Polaroid photos from Katie and Joe’s recent Patagonia trek, while a list on the other side of the bathroom doorframe details their rigorous travel schedule.

“Traveling as much as we do,” Katie says, “the home needed to be the antithesis of a hotel room.”

Between the travel-inspired décor, her plant obsession, and the homey farmhouse elements, they certainly achieved this antithesis through the renovation, balancing their need to relax and yet providing the perfect place to host frequent creative gatherings. Perhaps the best example of this is the home’s newest addition: a covered side porch, where two hammocks swing from a roof extension built to meet the original roof. The sitting area spills out into the garden, shaded by a greenery wall that also doubles as a privacy screen. With evening sun streaming in, the hammocks are a favorite spot to relax, read, and recover from a hard day’s work.

“It was a shed roof porch before,” Katie explains, “and actually, the headers and posts are still inside because of code. We just built around them and came out to meet the roof line.”

Back in the kitchen, the modern farmhouse feel reaches its full effect, where Joe’s own obsession shines through in the lighting. As the resident filmmaker, Joe fixated on finding the perfect light fixtures throughout the home, working to create just the right ambiance in each room. The blue hues from the Stevens family taffy tins continue on the exposed kitchen shelving, which displays a gorgeous crockery set from her grandparents’ vintage fridge and a small square oil painting of Juan In a Million. Located just around the corner, the beloved neighborhood taco joint was also the site of their first date.

“TRAVELING AS MUCH AS WE DO, THE HOME NEEDED TO BE THE ANTITHESIS OF A HOTEL ROOM.”

“Our favorite thing about living in East Austin is the proximity to so many great restaurants,” Katie says, “and to the trails, where Joe [a former BMX pro] loves riding his bike.”

“We also love…our neighbors,” she concludes, “and being so close to downtown without feeling like we’re right in the middle the city.”

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Austin’s New Iconic Home Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis through 3D Printing WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY ICON

What began as a science experiment in the backyard of an East Austin home has transformed into a well-funded force to change the world.

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ustin-based startup ICON describes themselves as “the future of human shelter,” a role they embody through 3D home printing technology. Last year, during South by Southwest (SXSW), ICON debuted the world’s first up-to-code robotically-printed home. Although the structure’s skin appears as a layered birthday cake, its design has made radical contribution to the home building industry.

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At 350 square feet, this small East Austin abode was constructed in 48 hours for the jaw-dropping cost of $10,000. While it would be easy to assume that the home cost is simply missing a few digits, the reality is the construction costs are affordable for a reason. Jason Ballard, one of ICON’s three founders, says that it all began with watching housing prices soar in Austin. "Surely there is a better way to build homes that is more affordable, less wasteful, and more energy efficient than conventional building methods," he remembers thinking.

As a result of his musings, ICON invented the Vulcan printer: the device that pumps out concrete icing that becomes the home's walls which provides affordable, durable, and sustainable living. A year after its debut, the company took another step toward affordable construction when they unveiled their Vulcan II printer, which can print a 2,000 square-foot home at 2.5 times the speed of the Vulcan I. Of course, like the original printer, ICON’s 3D homes will still require dressings: a roof, windows, and doors to be installed in a conventional manner.

Still, local businesses are already seeing the possibilities. Austin-based development company, Cielo Property Group promptly purchased a Vulcan II with the aim of providing more affordable housing within city limits this year, particularly in East Austin. “Last year we made a big commitment to help provide more permanent housing for people living on Austin’s streets or in shelters,” says Cielo Property Group co-founder Bobby Dillard.

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In addition to shaving off thousands of dollars in construction costs, ICON’s 3D technology also produces significantly less waste than a traditional construction site, offers better insulation for homeowners, ensures good resiliency to the elements, and gives a sweepingly flexible design palate to architects. Conventional construction, which can generate up to four tons of waste per home, “is slow, fragmented, wasteful, and has poor thermal properties which increase energy use, increase operating costs, and decrease comfort,” Jason goes on. “Also, conventional materials like drywall and particle board are some of the least resilient materials ever invented.” The advantages of print construction coupled with the quantum leap in affordability that this technology allows for means that there might soon be a new meaning to keeping up with the Joneses.

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For the time being, there is only a single prototype on the ground, which happens to be in East Austin. Although small, the 100 spiraling layers of concrete cladding crowned by an extended mono-pitched roof that covers a wrap-around porch represents a big idea. “American families should be able to afford a home with an average single income,” insists Jason. “It’s time to decrease and make dignified, affordable homes available to people throughout the world.” By starting with decreasing construction costs by up to 50%, printable homes is an idea that Jason is confident will lay a sturdy foundation from which to architect the end of the global housing affordability crisis.

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The salsa served at Taqueria Chapala is a hot addition to any item on the menu. This spicier-than-most choice can be enjoyed as a single appetizer, paired with the Chile con Queso, or added to a dish for an added kick. However, the primary salsa at this restaurant is the salsa mojo, a medium temperature and smooth textured option while the salsa verde is a close second with even stronger flavors.

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Pollo Rico

This fresh tasting salsa served along with homemade chips that have a seasoning dusted on them makes the perfect appetizer.

It’s not very spicy but packed with loads of flavor. In this red salsa, the cilantro, roasted garlic, and lime mix together in perfect harmony. While the to-go option is given in multiple small containers instead of a larger one, the portion is still easily enough for multiple guests to indulge. 1717 S Pleasant Valley Rd. #280 | pollosricos.com

Chips and salsa are a staple food for many but finding the right spiciness can be a challenge. East Austin has a diverse array of salsa samplings to please a variety of palates.

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The chutney salsa at Kala’s Kuisine can be mixed with a variety of dishes to make it perfect for any palate. This sweet and spicy sauce blends Nepalese and Latin flavors, making it the most unique on the salsa list. It can be added to Indian chutneys as a spicy alternative or used as a sweeter substitute to traditional salsas. With a wide variety of ingredients from bell peppers to peaches, this salsa is sure to leave a lasting impression. Mueller Farmers’ Market | kalaskuisine.com find more at eastsideatx.com

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Being provided with complimentary chips and salsa upon sitting down is one reason to love a restaurant, but the free salsa that is provided at El Chile is next level.

Their signature smoky, roasted tomato salsa is a darker dip which has been known to lead guests eating so much that they are full by the time their meal arrives. Another favorite brought to the table is a spicier habanero salsa. This bright orange option may be too strong for some so make sure to have a rita ready but all can enjoy the aroma that it gives off. 1809 Manor Rd. | elchilecafe.com

Don’t let the name fool you. Tamale House East has various salsas from which to choose.

The Garden salsa, which is closer to a medium spiciness, is chunky and perfect to scoop with the house-made chips, while the Spicy Chipotle Ranchera will bring taste buds to life. Each bite is full of roasted and hot flavors mixed together. Although it’s more of a dip-the-chip salsa rather than a scoop, the Creamy Jalapeño salsa is perfect for any green salsa lover. 1707 E 6th St.

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What more could a writer want than an expansive sunny window overlooking a grove of trees from which to catalyze creativity?

“Too many people in Texas think of homes as big air-conditioned boxes [that] don’t interact with the outdoors. We want a continuum between inside and out, with a focus on outdoor living.”

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t just over 1500 square feet, Alejandro Puyana’s home is centered around his creative space. A protruding window forms an alcove that simultaneously nests a desk and serves as a screen for the writer as he watches inspiration from the outside world drift by. Around this sunny lens is a builtin bookshelf that bookends the home with colorful tomes and knowledge that spans Alejandro’s two cultures.

As a Venezuelan native, Alejandro describes his memories of architecture in Caracas where flat walls are splashed with radiant hues, and open windows dominate facades, thanks to temperatures that are conducive to living outside year round. This ingrained affection for open air spaces coupled with a lower threshold for privacy inspired Alejandro to work with Murray Legge of Murray Legge Architecture to construct a home whose design serves a welcome sign to the world.

The home itself is a second story space that forms a circle where each left-hand turn progressively leads into more intimate territory. However, allowing visitors to drift into his life doesn’t seem to bother Alejandro. “From the very beginning, Murray and I talked about me not being an extremely private person and not being extremely concerned about [isolation],” he explains while gesturing to the obvious embodiment of the home’s lack of seclusion from the neighborhood.

On the south side of the structure is a porch that spans the entire length of the home and is divided from the interior living space by a panel of glass doors, which Alejandro demonstrates are just as often left open as they are shut. “Where I grew up, houses are usually very open because the climate is so nice,” he grins. “So I knew I wanted a lot of fresh air here and a lot of air circulation in the front of the house.”

By contrast, the exterior face of the porch is clad in cutout bars that permit air and dappled sunlight to reach the living spaces while thinly veiling any porch inhabitants from view. Again, the limited privacy that the construction affords doesn’t ruffle Alejandro. In fact, he clarifies that having an open window to the world encourages creativity and inspiration to flow.

In addition to his own upper-level abode, Alejandro has a garage studio downstairs that is often used as a temporary living space for friends and family who are visiting Austin from all corners of the globe. Although no longer his, a second home that he constructed on the property sits on the back side of the lot.

By using a creative combination of materials and space optimization, Alejandro was able to design purposefully to maximize his economies. The result is an affordable, design-forward structure that calls attention to its creative lines. For Alejandro, however, it is simply his dream home.

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Welcome to Sun City WORDS BY SAM LAURON PHOTOS COURTESY DESTINATION EL PASO

Seeing an average of 302 sunny days per year, El Paso is a welcoming weekend getaway for Texas travelers.

Rich in history, steeped in culture, and surrounded by desert scenery, there’s more than meets the eye in this West Texas town.

Friday After getting settled in following the nearly 9-hour drive from Austin to El Paso, take a ride up Scenic

Drive to take in sweeping views of the city. Make your way to the top of the winding road to be greeted with views overlooking El Paso and Mexico. Once back down the mountain, head to Monte-

cillo to grab drinks at craft beer establishment, Tin Man. Tin Man carries local and regional beers and is known for filling up growlers for patrons to take to-go. End the first night in El Paso with some late night grub at Chico’s Tacos. Featured on Food Network, the signature meal at Chico’s is a plate of rolled tacos that are swimming in a red sauce and covered with a generous helping of cheese.

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fore heading out for an active day of exploring West Texas terrain. Nearby Franklin Mountains State Park is the largest urban park in the United States, spanning over 24K acres of space to hike, climb, and camp. Adventurers can make the drive out to Hueco Tanks, a park composed of natural rock basins, or huecos, that are ideal for rock climbing and hiking. After a full day of outdoor exploring, get spruced up for dinner at Cattleman’s Steakhouse. The ranch-style restaurant serves up hearty steak dishes with complementing sides like baked potatoes and

few years, as evidenced by the renovation of the historic Plaza Hotel. Set to re-open later this year, Plaza Hotel is a 19-floor

coleslaw. After indulging, be sure to greet the peacocks that roam around Cattleman’s grounds as well as make a visit to the onsite stables to see the horses and buffalo.

Sunday No weekend trip is complete without visiting a city’s downtown. Kick off the morning by grabbing a coffee and a light bite at Coffee Box before enjoying a leisurely stroll through San Jacinto Plaza. To see the rest of downtown, embark on more walking or hop onto one of the recently restored street cars. The historic

establishment that will be revamped to reflect its rich history and will even include the world’s largest tequila collection.

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street cars date back to the 1950s and currently make 27 stops around the downtown and uptown areas. To get a dose of art and culture, visit El Paso Museum of Art where guests can discover American, Mexican, and European artwork. Bonus: admission is always free. Before leaving the city, be sure to get a peek at another historic landmark, Plaza Theatre. Originally built in 1930, the venue is designed in the atmospheric theatre style and is currently home to El Paso’s Broadway Series as well as various concerts and shows.

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Eat, Drink, & Be Merry Austin Secret Kitchen WORDS BY JINKY ROMERO PHOTOS BY SHELBY BELLA

From unique twists on classic dishes to creating charming new spots out of old locations, creativity is at the very heart of Austin’s food scene. This creativity thrives in all its forms with Austin Secret Kitchen (otherwise known as ASK), a secret dinner that combines the allure of mystery, a carefully curated handcrafted menu, and the community and hospitality for which this city is known.

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SK is the brainchild of husband and wife team, Markus and Summer Carter. Markus, whose passion for cooking started during his childhood in West Texas, takes pride in not only the taste but also the character of his dishes. He candidly talks about pea soup he served in teacups at ASK’s first dinner. It was inspired by a soup that he and Summer had in Seattle.

“It came in a teacup,” he recalls. “I took a sip of it, and my mind was blown. It was like running through the fields of Aspen or something.

The experience was so raw and unreal to me, I thought to myself: I need to do this, I need to make a soup that’s so good it will give people this feeling, too.” Markus’s dream has always been to share this, and many other stories, through his cooking.

Complementing the food with an unforgettable experience is the essence of every ASK dinner.

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Native Knowledge While ASK provides starter cocktails and wine pairings, the event also encourages guests to BYOB for a more personal and enjoyable experience.

dinner and a link to purchase tickets. Anyone can sign up to be included in their mailing list. This exclusive dinner caps off at 12 people. Leading towards the dinner, ASK teases with photos on their Instagram and eventually reveals the dinner theme and menu.

Through trends, seasonality, and sustainability, the themes and menus of the dinners are decided by Markus and Summer. A day before the event, guests find out exactly where the dinner will take place. One of the biggest hooks of these dinners is that the venue and the theme changes every time. The evening itself is just as exciting, beginning with craft cocktails and conversation. Summer greets guests as they enter, talking a little about ASK, the venue, the décor. While munching on fresh and delicious hors d’oeuvres, guests are also free to watch Markus prepare the meal and ask questions about the food and his process. There are no individual seatings at ASK. All guests are seated at a long table that allows free flowing conversations from everyone.

Each dish is served along with the stories behind them, told by Markus himself. The Cajun-inspired five-course meal, on this particular night, took the guests through a narrative of old times and good times: each plate taking on a life of its own. {the vibrant side of austin}

The standouts were Muffaletta Salad and Duck Fat Gumbo. Chopped with such precision that each bit captured the complementing flavors of every ingredient, the salad was dressed to perfection in a robust and sustainability-sourced olive oil. In addition, the Duck Fat Gumbo, served family style with rice and potato salad on the side, impressed with the richness of its broth and the fullness of its flavor.

With creativity and community bursting from its very concept right down to the food, the plating, and the décor, ASK is right at home in the eclectic and ever-dynamic food culture of this city. “ASK provides a community, a place where you can break bread and share a bottle of wine with strangers,” Markus says. “Everyone is at home here, whether you are or you’re not from Austin, and I think that’s the most Austin thing about it.”

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For most Texans, barbecue is serious business. To get it right, you must have fire, a slab of meat, a long weekend afternoon, and a few cold ones to pass the time.

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ometimes an effortless barbecue recipe is more appealing. Cooking barbecue indoors can work, but only if the results are spectacular, and this pulled pork recipe delivers every time.

For moist and tender pulled pork, the roast must be cooked slowly over low heat. Utilize the crockpot for maximum control of temperature and effortless cooking. Simply drop this roast into the crockpot in the morning and have supper nearly ready upon arriving home from a busy day.

The flavor of the pork is in the fat, and locally-raised pastured pork is rich in hearthealthy fats. Unlike grocery store pork, the fat from pastured pork is free of hormones, steroids, or other chemicals that are hard on the body. Moreover, pastured pork, which is raised in the fields of Texas, is higher in omega-3 fatty acids and contains less saturated fat than coconut oil.

The rub takes only minutes to make and massaging it into the roast infuses the meat with robust flavor. Brining the roast creates tender and flavorful pork by unwinding the protein strands and trapping moisture in the meat.

The combination of sweetness, tanginess, and spiciness in this homemade barbecue sauce is the secret to pulled pork sandwiches. Kayla adapted this sauce recipe from her grandmother who learned it from her grandmother, Nan. This sauce is an authentic taste of the 1800s when the barbecue classics were still being invented.

Sample the sauce while cooking. If spicier sauce is preferred, add more red pepper flakes; for a sweeter flavor, add more brown sugar.

Serious Business

In the best Southern tradition, sweet potatoes chips accompany the pulled pork as the side. For a savory twist, reminiscent of barbecue chips, add paprika to this guilt-free snack. Alternately, cinnamon helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the sweet potato while providing an anti-inflammatory antioxidant boost. Use a mandolin for uniformly thin slices of sweet potato.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce and Sweet Potato Chips

Texans love their barbecue, and with this pulled pork recipe, the best barbecue in Central Texas can easily be served up right at any dinner table.

WORDS BY KAYLA & JUSTIN BUTTS PHOTOS BY RACHEL BENAVIDES

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Pulled Pork Inactive Prep time: 8 hours Prep time: 7 minutes Cook time: 6-8 hours Ingredients: 3 to 5 lbs. fresh ham roast, uncured 1/2 c. salt 1 T. paprika 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. brown sugar 1/4 t. cumin 1/8 t. cayenne 1 c. chicken broth Directions: Dissolve salt in 4 cups water in a large pot. Submerge roast in salt water, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

The following day, rinse the roast with cool running water, and blot dry with paper towels. Combine remaining dry ingredients in

a small bowl. Coat entire roast with rub and massage with your fingers.

Place prepared roast into slow cooker with chicken broth. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred roast with fingers or fork. Serve on a Hawaiian sweet roll with thinly sliced Texas 1015 onions, bread and butter pickles, and Nan’s homemade barbecue sauce.

Nan’s Barbecue Sauce Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 medium sweet onion, finely diced 1 c. Ketchup

Pinch of salt (to sweat the aromatics) 1 T. light brown sugar Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste 1/8 t. red pepper flakes (more for spicier sauce) 1/2 t. Dijon mustard 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 t. soy sauce Directions: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt and sauté until translucent and they begin to caramelize. Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Reduce heat to low and stir in all the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low heat and continue to stir and let mixture bubble until it thickens to desired consistency. If a thinner sauce is preferred, add water until desired consistency is reached.

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Sweet Potato Chips Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1/8” slices 3 T. olive oil Coarse sea salt, to taste Optional: 1/4 t. smoked paprika or 1/4 t. cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay sweet potato slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and optional spices, as desired.

Bake chips for 20 minutes, turning them after 10 minutes in the oven.

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Eden East

Under the wizened oak trees of a 4-acre farm is an unmarked trailer whose plain façade belies hyper-seasonal, farm-totable 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. Be sure to visit during their a-la-carte nights on Thursday evenings.

755 Springdale Rd. | edeneastaustin.com

Arriving via a twisted trajectory through Israel, Spain, and NYC, Berty Richter landed with an inkling that Austinites needed real hummus in their lives. With Turkish and Israeli roots, his fresh-toorder hummus is bold and daring with just the right amount of spice.

1906 E Cesar Chavez St.

Artessano

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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.

1209 E 11th St. | hillsidefarmacy.com

La Fruta Feliz

A happy place 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.

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In an out-of-the-way shopping center is one of the freshest Asian food options around. Sip on one of their fine teas as you build your lunch – Nancy’s operates on a build your own bowl ethos. With no red meat or pork on the menu, it’s the perfect option for a lunch that is light but filling. 6448 Hwy. 290 E. #A100 | nancysskygarden.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.

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.

2129 E 7th St. | flyritechicken.com

Nancy’s Sky Garden

El Sunzal

El Sunzal is a quintessential hole-in-thewall 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.

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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.

Kinda Tropical

Step into a space where food and drink should always be a pleasure. Watch an old western at the bar while sipping on colorful drinks and munching on fresh cabana food. Or stop in to pick up a few pantry staples on your way home. 3501 E 7th St. | kindatropical.com

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Poké Me Long Time

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. | 4620 E Cesar Chavez St. austindailypress.com

Expect to find vibrant dishes that match the food truck’s colorful personality. With cuisine that’s fresh and packed with flavor, the establishment offers a JapaneseHawaiian fusion menu that includes poké bowls, soba noodles, and dumplings.

1606 E 6th St.

Paper Route Bakery

Hidden behind a little window next to Cenote, this tiny operation serves up small-batch organic baked goods daily: from cheddar chive scones and strawberry balsamic pop tarts to custom orders. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. | paper-route-bakery.business.site

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

Cherrywood Coffeehouse

With an expansive patio and a continual rotation of events, you’ll find yourself frequenting for the community as often as food, which is an inviting array of tacos, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and smoothies.

1400 E 38th 1/2 St. | cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com

Oddwood Ales

Designed as a cozy neighborhood pub, Oddwood Ales provides a variety of flavorful ales, home-made pizzas, and Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with arcade games and a pet-friendly patio.

3108 Manor Rd. | oddwoodales.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

Yellow Jacket Social Club

Roland’s Soul Food & Fish

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 potions. 1311 Chestnut Ave.

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Little Big Burger

Serving up all-natural 1/4 lb. burgers with Tillamook cheeses, truffle fries, floats, and a wide selection of local brews. Bring veggie burger lovers too and enjoy Happy Hour M-Th 3-7pm. Free onsite parking.

1630 E 6th St. #100 | littlebigburger.com

Micklethwait Craft Meats

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

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A margarita with savor, spice, & everything nice

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Since opening in 2012, Salty Sow has been esteemed for its farmsourced American fare, hand-crafted cocktails, and impressive happy hour offerings. But one item in particular, Curly Tail, continues to stand out on the menu at this Cherrywood locale.

Curly Tail

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the Curly Tail one of our most popular drinks,” boasts Salty Sow Manager, Mason Popp.

“The perfect balance of fruitiness, spice, and savory elements is what I think makes

Salty Sow’s menu also offers a variety of hearty dishes, many of which can be paired with the Curly Tail to balance the spice and round out the flavor profile. From the happy hour menu, consider pairing the margarita with the milkbraised pork carnitas taco or the roasted organic beet salad with goat cheese and pistachios. Both menu items offer just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the savory Curly Tail. Patrons can also opt to order a long time favorite with the mar-

s one of Salty Sow’s signature margaritas, the Curly Tail is a bright red cocktail that’s equal parts spicy and smooth with just the right amount of tang. The drink is comprised of Pepe Z tequila, blood orange, serrano that’s appropriately placed within a large block of ice, and cilantro. To finish it off, the margarita has smoked salt on the rim. It only takes one sip to notice the serrano’s presence; the kick is a savory dose of spicy flavor, followed by a smokiness from the salted rim.

garita: a side of Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves.

This cocktail makes for a perfect refreshment on a warm spring day and will leave a lasting impression no matter what the season. The original flavor combination is what has made this drink a mainstay on Salty Sow’s menu for the last seven years, and its popularity and consistent positive feedback from customers are what Mason says will keep it there “for the next seven years.”

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