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On the Cover
ON THE MOVE
The explosion of Lubbock’s food truck culture By Jonathan Baker PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON
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We shopped our way through some of the city’s best outdoor living suppliers and found a selection of spices, tools, aprons and more.
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Sarah and Jay Castro, owners of Sarita’s Organic Tortillas, share alfresco dishes that are perfect for the summer months.
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ur June 2019 issue is full of fun, colorful features that welcome the long, lazy days of summer. We were met with plenty of challenging weather as we produced this month’s magazine – more than I can ever recall in my time as an editor. Our food truck photo shoots were canceled multiple times in the rainy and stormy month of May. But we pressed on. And each food truck owner stuck with us, parking their trucks in inclement weather so we could grab a few quick photos, creating their signature dishes in spite of torrential downpours. It was quite an adventure! My heartfelt thanks goes out to each of them for sharing their time with us, and allowing us to feature them this month. Our food truck feature, “On the Move,” is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the city’s burgeoning food truck movement. Rather, we wanted to showcase the diversity of the cuisine that Lubbock’s foodies can savor – all served from the window of a food truck. The gourmet quality found at these trucks is astounding – it goes beyond corn dogs, french fries and funnel cakes. If you haven’t hopped on the food truck movement, you’re missing out! We encourage you to get out and support the city’s newest type of mom-and-pop establishment. Our “Cooking Lessons” feature focuses on using summer’s freshest ingredients in easy-to-make alfresco meals. Sarah and Jay Castro are wizards in the kitchen. We know we’re in for a treat every time we work with them, because they always insist that we sample their food. And it’s always delicious. Jay’s Chamoru Kelaguen Manuk recipe is unlike anything I’ve tried before. It has a smoky flavor from the barbecued chicken, with a fresh citrus crunch. We loved it. And the Mediterranean Orzo Salad. It has wonderful texture and flavor! I can’t wait to make their healthy dishes for my own family this summer.
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JONATHAN BAKER
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Jonathan’s copywriting has appeared in Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Popular Mechanics, and he reports on the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles for High Plains Public Radio. In his spare time, he writes crime novels.
Jason has written more than a dozen books and is the host and creator of “Hey Amarillo,” an interview podcast. Visit heyamarillo.com and jasonboyett.com.
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Sara has been a photographer for more than 25 years, specializing in weddings, graduations, quinceañeras, family events, and portraits. Sara enjoys serving the community by capturing memories of events.
Jan Lloyd is a retired instructor from Clovis Community College (CCC), where she taught Media Art and later served as the division chair for the Fine Art/Communication department. You can see her latest paintings at Glassy Alley Gallery in Lubbock.
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Shannon has been photographing commercial/ advertising work for more than 20 years. He has also published a photographic book about Route 66. See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and route66americanicon.com.
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RED SHOE SHINDIG On April 26 the Red Shoe Shindig was held at the Center Pointe Event Center. Hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest and Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, the evening included food, dancing, games and silent and live auctions. PHOTOS BY SARA ESCOBEDO-CAMPBELL
Yvonne and Linda Limon
Sonya and Ray Young
Daniel and Natalie Enabnit
Girmay Amdemariam and Rache Ahdey
Horacio and Sandi Vargas
Solone and Vonda Cunningham
Robbie and Wesley Willis
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13TH ANNUAL WALTZING FOR WISHES The 13th Annual Waltzing for Wishes was held on April 27 at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center. Proceeds benefited Make-AWish North Texas. PHOTOS BY SARA ESCOBEDO-CAMPBELL
Ololade and Anthony Holmes
Reed Weimer and Brooke Byrd
Rebekah and Jason Loos
Michelle Tarbox and Cecilia Murillo
Hannah and Daniel Brown
Brandon Salinas and Valerie Gonzales
Garrett and Jordan Young
Kendra Burris and Dailey Fuller
Kim and Luke Brown
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14TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE The 14th Annual Golf for Kids Sake was held on May 3 at The Rawls Course. The tournament benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock. PHOTOS BY SARA ESCOBEDO-CAMPBELL
Ben Greene, Tony Martinez, Jerry Jones and Randy McGee
Brian and Jim Winn, and Dana Tartaglione
Razonia McClellan, Sara Zapata and Sarah Draper
Dillon and Kenny Smith
Clint Cox, Magen Murchison, Charles Schulz and Lance Murfee
Leo Giegel and Parker Marshall
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John Vinyard, Bobby Blair and Vince Garcia
THROW BACK PROM NexGen Realtors hosted a Throw Back Prom on May 3 at St. Elizabeth’s Fellowship Hall. The event benefited the Lubbock Area United Way. PHOTOS BY SARA ESCOBEDO-CAMPBELL
Philip and Vanessa Dirks
Audra Boedeker, Karisa Langley and Heather Glenn
Denita and Aaron Garrett
Tony and Pam Lloyd
Courtney and Josh Schmidt
Crystal and Joe Sanchez
Colton and Kate Conner
Kelton and Bayley Flowers
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CASA SUPERHERO 5K On May 4 the CASA Superhero 5K was held at the Texas Tech Rec Center Field. Presented by TTU Kappa Alpha Theta and benefitting CASA of the South Plains, the event included a costume contest, face painting, photo booth and field games. PHOTOS BY JAN LLOYD
Kaitlyn Klemke, Makenzi Graham, Macy Sharp, Jolee Hill, Kasey Heinrich, Addison Gordon and Hannah Davis
Ellie Jones, Caden Sandoval, Addie Fuller and Lydia Harmon
Mallory Collins and Reagan Lee
Su and Larry Hess
Whitney Owens and Madi Rossi
Amanda White and Whitney Gregory
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THE WENTZ ORTHODONTICS & FLOYD STUMBO MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT On May 6 the Wentz Orthodontics & Floyd Stumbo Memorial Golf Tournament was held at the LakeRidge Country Club. Presented by The Children’s Home of Lubbock, the tournament included an appearance by Hall of Fame pro golfer Bobby Wilson. PHOTOS BY SARA ESCOBEDO-CAMPBELL
Chris Raney and Dee Qualls
Eli and Brad Pruitt
Peter Dahlstrom and Bob Crockett
Jennifer Hornak and Diane Qubty
Steve Sparks and Brody Pool
Robert Lacy and Tony Morton
Kally Arrington and Chris Wilson
Wagner and Wilson Wicks
Linda Pinkerton and Connie Comer
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he weather’s hot, the sun is out, and you’ve finally decided skin protection is completely worth it. So whether you’re aiming to prevent a sunburn in the short term or premature aging and skin cancer in the long term, you’re dedicated to using sunscreen. That being the case, there’s good news. We’re living in the golden age – sure, pun intended – of sun-damage research and sunblock products. So we scoured Lubbock shops for some of the best locally available sunscreens that offer full-spectrum protection. Slather away! PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON
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sion The Explo ck’s of Lubbo ck Food Tru Culture by Jonathan Baker PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON
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n certain afternoons, in certain parking lots around the Hub City, you could be forgiven for mistaking our fair city for Austin or Brooklyn. Food trucks abound these days, and you can have just about any type of food served to you from the window of one. And this month, we’ve got your a sampling of what’s available in Lubbock’s motorized cuisine scene. There are so many options that we barely scratched the surface! Whether you’re hunting chicken-fried steaks or ice cream sandwiches, craft cold brew or Thai summer rolls, lobster tacos or those of the al pastor variety, we’ve got your hookup. So start your engines and tuck your napkins into your shirts. Let’s get moving.
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Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters
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n less than half a decade, Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters has risen to become one of the premier coffee operations in West Texas. But in the early days of this scrappy company, it wasn’t clear that things were going to truly take off. Gold Stripe began in 2012 as a mobile espresso bar for catering events, founded by brothers Zach and Zane Montandon. In those early days, the company was called Courier Coffee. And the operation was successful in its way, but there was only one problem. People couldn’t seem to spell “Courier” correctly – and that made it difficult for people to find the Montandons online. So, after Zach graduated from Texas Tech University in 2014, the brothers rebranded as Gold Stripe – so named because of the bright gold ribbon that circled the company’s espresso machine. In the intervening years, as the business has gained steam, Gold Strike has taken a three-pronged approach to business: They roast, cater, and do retail (including the truck and two retail stores). And all of this success has grown out of their “Courier” coffeetruck operation. The Montandons still have that mobile espresso bar, of course, and they take it to farmers markets, the First Friday Art Trail, and catering events, where they offer up top-notch handcrafted java to eager coffee lovers. The Gold Stripe operation has always prided itself on a careful attention to detail, mixed with a hip DIY vibe. In fact, for the past few years the brothers have been roasting their beans in the back room of the Skate Ranch skating rink. What could be hipper than that? Lately, the Gold Stripe operation seems to be exploding. It’s providing coffee to shops all over the South Plains, as well as to office accounts, startups and weddings, and the Montandon brothers have moved their roaster into a more comfortable space inside their store on 98th and Slide. Meanwhile, the roasts continue to improve in subtlety and depth. But to our minds, the coffee trailer seems to be the beating heart of this rapidly growing organization. The Gold Stripe trailer, which can be found in numerous locations around town, offers coffee, cold brew, hot cocoa and chai tea. On the day we visited, Gold Stripe was offering a Santa Isabel roast from Guatemala, with tasting notes of cinnamon, dark chocolate and fudge. We also enjoyed a Cold Gold: a style of cold brew drip-brewed in a tower, in a method similar to the way sun tea is made. Gold Stripe also offers an immersion cold brew, diluted like a toddy. This variety is more refreshing (but less flavorful) than the drip style – so pick your poison carefully, and enjoy.
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any of the businesses in these pages started out as food trucks, then built up a pool of savings and transitioned to brick-and-mortar locations. The Cast Iron Grill took the opposite route. Owner Shelby Stephens and his wife, Teresa, (“She is the Cast Iron Grill,” says Shelby.) opened the cafe’s original location at 17th and Avenue K in 2007. As the eatery gained a reputation for top-notch home-cooked meals, Shelby and Teresa continually added on to that original location. Then finally, six years ago, the Cast Iron Grill moved to its current location at 19th and I-27, in a space that seats more than 200 people. But it still wasn’t enough. Shelby saw what was happening with the food truck industry in Lubbock, and he wanted to be part of it. So in the summer of 2018, he enlisted his 21-year-old son, Branum, and they flew to Florida and spent a week rehabbing an old food truck, then driving it back across the country. “Texas Tech was working its way through the College World Series at that time,” Shelby recalls. “We would stop every now and then and watch Tech baseball games on our phones. We made our way across half the country doing that.” Now that the truck has arrived safely to the South Plains, Shelby and family have found a fantastic new way to deliver homestyle cooking to their devoted customers. Shelby says the truck essentially offers three types of menus: a customized catering menu, a lunchtime menu for street customers, and then a blended menu of “handsy” food for festivals such as the First Friday Art Trail. The truck’s No. 1 seller is the Cowboy Fries, a bonanza of pulled pork, jalapeños, green chile queso and barbecue sauce. Other favorites include pork grilled cheese sandwiches, Cast Iron Philly queso sandwiches, and the Red Raider Burger, a perpetual go-to for Lubbockites, with a huge patty topped with Sriracha bacon, a fried egg and a healthy dose of chipotle ranch. The Cast Iron Grill truck also serves one of the finest chicken-fried steaks in West Texas, offered up with mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll. And then there’s the Kickin’ Chicken, the brisket burger, the jalapeño fried cheese, and on and on … The Cast Iron Grill is truly a family operation, and Branum is now in charge of running the truck. And Branum’s mom, Teresa, can also be found in the truck “90 % of the time,” says Shelby. All in all, given how adventurous many of the food trucks in Lubbock are, it makes sense that the Cast Iron Grill would enter the market, serving up true Lone Star specialties. After all, this wouldn’t be West Texas if you couldn’t get a world-class chicken-fried steak served to you out of a truck.
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arm to Fork began in the summer of 2017, when a farmer and a chef joined forces to bring chef-focused cuisine to the Lubbock food truck culture. Two years later, the experiment is an unquestionable success. “The truck creates a visceral connection,” says Rich Smith, who owns the company with partner Darell Reid. “We’re bringing the food to the people.” Smith explains that Farm to Fork’s motorized cuisine operation has three driving “mission points:” The food must be locally rooted, farmer focused, and chef driven. By locally rooted, Smith means that he and his chefs can’t get enough of the people of the South Plains. “We love Lubbock,” he tells us – and he clearly means it. The Farm to Fork gang thrives on local events, whether that means art openings, weddings or music festivals. By farmer focused, Smith means that he and the Farm to Fork chefs are strong believers in the local food system. They work to ensure that everything served out of the truck maintains a local focus whenever possible. “And everything should be regenerative and organic,” adds Smith. And finally, “chef driven” means there’s always a trained chef in the truck. “We don’t use cooks,” says Smith. “We use chefs.” When we ask him to list some of the meals the truck offers, Smith laughs. “What don’t we offer?” he retorts. And it’s true – the Farm to Fork truck’s chefs are only limited by their imaginations. “We turn our chefs loose,” says Smith. On any given day you might find lobster tacos, or lamb, or duck, or bison, or alligator, each inevitably accompanied by the freshest ingredients. “The chefs always surprise us,” admits Smith. Rich Smith says he and his crew led the vanguard of the food truck craze in the Drug Emporium parking lot at 82nd and Slide. Now, Lubbock foodies know to look out for the truck at the lot, whenever they want to get a taste of the truck’s creative offerings. In addition, the truck has lately been appearing at Two Docs Brewing Co., on Texas Avenue and Fifth Street. And then there are the catering jobs. Smith says Farm to Fork loves supporting local businesses by providing lunch for their employees. Offerings from the truck can range from a $10 street taco plate to a $125 per-plate five-course meal – and all of it is served out of the same magnificent truck. “We’re super proud of our chefs,” says Smith. And if the faces of Farm to Fork’s customers can be trusted, Lubbockites are super proud of Farm to Fork’s innovative cuisine.
329.2595 f2fgastrokitchen.com Follow Farm to Fork on Facebook @farmtoforkcateringandtruck to keep up with announcements and menu offerings.
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lan and Christi Vinson, owners of Lubbock’s Kurbside Sweets truck, seem to have discovered the ideal gig for their empty-nester years. At the beginning of 2016, with their son at college and their daughter raising a family in Houston, Alan and Christy began looking for a happy and fulfilling distraction for their later years – so they decided to jump on the food truck craze. But the Vinsons didn’t want to go down the obvious path – no shaved ice for these folks. They wanted something a little different. So they settled on ice cream sandwiches, and they haven’t looked back. Spelled with a K in honor of their son, Kirby, Kurbside specializes in heaping scoops of Blue Bell ice cream sandwiched between delicious homemade cookies. The food truck has a huge social media following – the pages are run by their daughter in Houston – and they use their social media to announce where the truck will next appear. And people inevitably show up, eager to taste an old favorite or seeking new combinations of cookies and ice cream. The truck offers eight varieties of cookies and eight types of ice cream at any given time, though the cookie and ice cream flavors rotate from week to week. Cookie varieties include chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, M&M, white chocolate macadamia nut, white chocolate cranberry, sugar cookie, sprinkle cookie, maple, Reese’s Pieces, and even Fruity Pebbles. On the ice cream side, customers can choose between classics like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, or they can mix it up with Butterfinger, mint chocolate chip, cookies-and-cream, butter pecan, or crazy cookie dough (a kaleidoscopically colorful option). Alan says some of the most popular combinations are “the classics” chocolate chip vanilla, snickerdoodle cookies with Butterfinger ice cream, and chocolate chip cookies with cookies-and-cream. A particularly decadent combination involves cookie-dough ice cream sandwiched between chocolatechocolate chip-M&M cookies. The truck also offers an option called The Sidekick, which is a bigger scoop of ice cream served alongside a single cookie. If you’re not feeling cookie-ish, you can have your ice cream served in a waffle cone. The truck can be seen around town in a number of regular locations, but Alan says Kurbside also does catering. So next time you’re hankering for ice cream but want to take things to the next level, seek out Kurbside and give yourself a real treat.
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he idea for the Now We Taco’N (pronounced “taco-in”) truck occurred to Albert Gutierrez while he was attending college and playing soccer at Lubbock Christian University. Gutierrez knew he had ambition, but he simply wasn’t enjoying college. Things moved too slow for him. He wanted to make money now. So when an opportunity to buy a food truck arose, he jumped at it – along with his fiancée, Jessica Decker, and his brother, Josh. Turns out, Gutierrez’s entrepreneurial spirit was on the right track. The truck has grown into a smashing success, due to Gutierrez and Co.’s natural knack for quickly serving up flavorful meats. The tortillas are handmade, and the meats are incredibly juicy. There’s no real trick to the truck’s success, Gutierrez says. “We’re learning as we go,” he says with a smile. “It’s not like we’re professionals!” He might be laughing, but these “amateurs” have managed to turn their taco-truck good fortune into a thriving brick-and-mortar business on University Avenue, across from the Tech campus. Meanwhile, Albert, Jessica and Josh are still dishing out the good stuff from their truck, rotating the meats out three at a time, from barbacoa to pollo to their (now almost legendary) al pastor. If you’re looking for something fresh and authentic, you could do a lot worse than an al pastor taco served out of this shiny truck. Now you’re taco’n.
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ELBERT & JANA WUTHRICH 806.523.0109 / 806.893.2807 ewuthrich@westmarkcommercial.com jwuthrich@westmarkrealtors.com
“Jana and Elbert are amazing, once again. This was the 5th time my wife and I have relied on them to assist in either selling or buying a home and I couldn’t be any happier. I am always impressed with their knowledge and expertise but more importantly with their friendly and kind demeanor. They treat us more as family than clients and we appreciate that. I would recommend the Wuthrich Team service to anyone looking to buy or sell!”
My Specialty: Residential & Commercial Realtors Representing Buyers & Sellers Education and Designations: ABR, SRS, ASP-RE, SRES, PSA, TRLP, GRI Memberships: Lubbock Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors Greatest Professional Achievement: WestMark 2018 Realtor of the Year - Jana Wuthrich Why you chose a real estate career: We chose being Realtors because we wanted a career that would allow us to work together. Approach to client service: We are client centered for buyers or sellers to provide the best professional service available.
4701 111th Street | $1,195,000 4/3.5/3 | 6444 sqft | Falls at Suncrest Contact Rhonda Vanderburg 806.441.4596
CELIA PALMER
806.535.5140 cpalmer@westmarkrealtors.com “When the decision was made for us to relocate, Celia Palmer was the Realtor that a friend suggested we contact. From the moment we called her and told her our needs she was at work for us. She worked constantly to find a home that fit our needs and we were tough customers but, Celia stuck with us and was always available to answer any questions and quickly set up showings for us as well. We are very pleased with the home that Celia helped us to find. She is high energy and very driven to successfully fill the need of her customers.”
My Specialty: Residential and Certified Military Specialist
Education and Designations: South Plains College, Texas Tech University with a BS degree with a double major in English, and Drama.
Memberships: NAR, TAR, LAR, Texas Tech Alumni, Ladies of Real Estate
Why you chose a real estate career: I was a consultant and board member of “The Texas Problem Solvers” while I was an administrator for Destination Imagination, a competitive program for students
focusing on Engineering, Science, Drama, Writing, Building Props and Sets. Working on the board became one of my greatest accomplishments while I was an Educator. We went to Globals in Engineering, Building
6331 88th Street | $429,900 4/3/3 | 2825 sqft | Trails at Regal Park Contact Chanda White 806.789.5636
and Design, and Drama. One of my fellow problem solving students, who is now a Realtor in Midland, called me about working for him as a Realtor. He said, “It is problem solving with adults instead of kids.” From that point on, I studied and read many Realtor biographies. I realized that being a Realtor was going to be my next career. I started working for a different broker in Lubbock for 18 months, but moved my license to WestMark, Realtors in 2016; best decision I have ever made. Linda Ferguson(broker) has taught me that integrity, leadership, and goal setting were the keys to being a great Realtor. I was hooked after that. Approach to client service: My entire approach to being a full-service Realtor is based on loving my job and everything that it entails. It helps to have an office staff and team who are willing to do anything they can to help the agents. Also, I want my clients to know and understand that I will represent them with integrity and pay attention to every detail from beginning to closing of their home. I want them to have confidence in me, and I do not know the answer to questions that are presented to me, I will find someone that does know the answers. I think the quote, “Knowledge is Power” was my focus in education and in real estate as well. A great Realtor needs to keep abreast of the current market demands, lender programs, marketing of her business, but most of all being accessible to her clients. Clients want the reassurance that phone calls will be returned, emails answered, and if they have a problem or a question involving lenders, buyer programs, or vendors who fix or repair; I will find out everything they need to do for their closing on their home in a speedy and efficient process. I serve the 806 with integrity while having my clients’ backs.
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JOHN BOST
806.535.4282 jbost@westmarkrealtors.com “John assisted with both a purchase and subsequent sale of the same home in Lubbock. Courteous, knowledgeable, and professional are three words that come to mind immediately. Since I had to handle all of this long distance from Dallas, I had the utmost confidence that everything was being handled properly. Thank you, John.”
Education and Designations: BBA from Texas Tech University, GRI, Certified Military Specialist Memberships: NAR, TAR, LAR
Greatest Professional Achievement: I have the ability to communicate with all generation providing a professional real estate experience. I understand buying and selling is complicated and I encourage my clients to ask questions and I pride myself on making their experience as smooth as possible.
9706 Wayne Avenue | $350,000 4/4.5/3 | 4011 sqft | Lakeridge CC Contact Sherri Dement 806.535.3163
Why you chose a real estate career: Real Estate is my second career that seemed like a natural
transition from many years in the wholesale hardware and building material business. It has been a very successful move and I feel very blessed. Approach to client service: I feel like the most important thing you can do when dealing with clients is just listen and determine their wants, needs, and experience in real estate. A professional’s primary obligation is to those he serves, not to himself. I believe my clients deserve that kind of service.
CAMI PASTON 806.620.8003w cpaston@patham.com
“Cami has been my Realtor of choice over the last several years. She responds quickly and professionally to the various real estate needs I have faced throughout this time. She is energetic, enthusiastic and dependable, with a quick response time and a ‘can do’ attitude that gets the task done. I’ve enjoyed having her as my real estate professional over the years and appreciate her being there to help me with all my real estate needs, even if they fall outside of her direct scope of benefit. She realizes the value in establishing long-term client relationships.”
5509 100th Street | $219,000 3/2/2 | 2063 sqft | Meadows South Contact Paula Birdwell 806.543.2953
1208 15th Street, Abernathy | $189,000 3/2/1 | 2029 sqft | Abernathy Contact Debby Tullis 806.777.6863
Education or Designations: Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Arts and Science, Graduate program Texas Tech University, Harvard University International Business College, Marketing and Public Relations, GRI Memberships: LAR, TAR, NAR, Texas Tech Alumni Association Greatest Professional Achievement: I am passionate about my real estate career because it brings me the opportunity not only to meet people but to help others. I gain great satisfaction helping people through major times in their lives by marketing and selling their homes or helping them find their dream home. I get great joy helping and seeing people achieve the American Dream of owning their own home. I am thankful for each and every relationship that I have built with my clients. I strive to always be there for my clients, keep my promises, and keep on top with the knowledge of the growing and changing Lubbock market. I am sometimes asked what the most rewarding part of real estate is and I always say it is building relationships, trust and gaining peoples’ confidence of turning their dream home into reality. Why you chose a real estate career: I love working with both buyers and sellers in all real estate transactions. However, I believe my specialty in real estate is with the investor. I have personally invested in and flipped over 18 homes. I love transforming spaces and imagining all the fun and unique possibilities that come with flipping homes. I also love helping people learn about cap rates and buy their first investment home or their 20th. It is a great feeling to see people obtain the American Dream over and over again. Lubbock was rated in the top 10 cities in America for flippers and investors. I am blessed to be born and raised in Lubbock and now a part of our thriving real estate industry here. Approach to client service: The most important aspect for me as a Realtor is to have a deep understanding of each of my clients needs. I will make sure of exactly what the client is looking for and do what is best to help them find it in their new home. With working to sell a clients’ property I make sure I am there every step of the way and try to explain the real estate process from start to finish. I feel today’s real estate industry is changing at record pace. It has become important to adapt to all the new technology, market trends, inventory, interest rates, virtual tours and all the marketing on social media. These are all important factors to get clients homes sold for the most money in the shortest amount of time. I strive to do my best in all these aspects for my clients.
The WestMark Companies is a family of real estate professionals, offering the highest level of service which is the foundation of our success and our continued promise to you.
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arah Castro traveled in Central America after graduating from high school, and spent a significant amount of time in Palmares, Costa Rica. There she grew to love ceviche, a dish based on seafood that’s been marinated in lime or lemon juice, using those acids to “cook” the fish. “I asked a friend if he would teach me how to make ceviche because I loved it so much,” she remembers. The friend pointed her toward his uncle as the local expert on the dish. “We walked several miles to his uncle’s store where the sweet old man excitedly explained the process to me.” Sarah wrote down the family recipe and still uses it whenever she makes the dish. Today, Sarah owns Sarita’s Organic Tortillas with her husband, Jay. She shares that treasured ceviche recipe with us in this issue, along with other alfresco dishes that are perfect for the summer months. “These are dishes that don’t heat up your kitchen when you cook them,” she explains. In addition to the Costa Rican-style ceviche, she offers a Mediterranean-influenced orzo salad and a unique dish from the Marianas Islands, where Jay grew up. Called Chamoru Kelaguen Manuk, it’s made from leftover barbecue chicken and includes lemon and coconut. “I love that it’s fresh and delicious, with such a light, unique taste,” Sarah says. PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON RECIPES COURTESY OF SARAH CASTRO, SARITA’S ORGANIC TORTILLAS
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CHAMORU KELAGUIN MANUK Prep time: 1 hour (to chop, mix and cool) Total time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including barbecue time)
in bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Place Kelaguin mixture in corn or flour tortilla to serve.
2 to 3 cups chopped, barbecued chicken (white and dark meat) 2 lemons ¼ cup green onion, chopped ¼ cup shredded coconut 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
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Debone and chop chicken to dime-size pieces. Chop green onions. Shred mature coconut meat or use ¼ cup packaged, unsweetened shredded coconut. Cut lemons in half and squeeze into mixture. Add salt to taste. Add ground black pepper to taste. Mix
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Note: This is a traditional dish prepared by the Chamoru people of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean. “Manuk” is a Chamoru term, which translates to “chicken.” The barbecued chicken used in this dish can be prepared with your favorite marinade or rub. You can even use leftover barbecue meat as a way to prepare a new meal using leftovers. Although barbecue chicken is typically used, you can replace it with baked chicken or different meats such as pork or beef.
COSTA RICAN-INSPIRED CEVICHE Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 2 hours and 30 minutes ½ pound firm, white ocean fish or scallops ½ pound cooked, cooled shrimp 1 cup fresh lime juice ½ cup ginger ale ½ cup red onion, diced ½ cup sweet or hot pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup cilantro, minced ½ teaspoon salt Ground black pepper to taste Chop fish or scallops and shrimp into ½-inch to ¼-inch pieces. In medium bowl, mix fish with lime juice, covering seafood completely. (A glass or ceramic bowl is best because metal or plastic
can change the flavor of this dish.) Add all other ingredients, except ginger ale, and mix well. Cover and let sit for 2 hours in refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator, add ginger ale, and mix again. Serve with chips, tostadas or crackers of your choice. Note: The fish used for ceviche must be high-quality, fresh, and it is important that it is an ocean fish. The safest way to eat fish that is denatured (“cooked” with citric acid, without heat) is to use fish that has been previously frozen to at least -4 degrees Fahrenheit. If the idea of eating uncooked fish makes you squirm, you can simply double the shrimp in this recipe or parboil your fish or scallops for 2 minutes before marinating. Makes 4 to 5 servings
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MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD Prep time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour and 30 minutes 2 cups dry orzo pasta 1 cup cooked chickpeas 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (the more colors the better!) ½ cup red onion, diced 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cut into squares ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped or halved Dressing: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 clove fresh garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Cook and drain orzo, al dente, according to package instructions. Combine all other salad ingredients. Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl or shake in lidded jar. Mix dressing into salad thoroughly. Place covered salad in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Note: What I love most about this salad is how versatile it is and how it utilizes so many seasonal, summer ingredients. To make this salad gluten-free, replace the orzo with quinoa, rice, barley, or your favorite gluten-free alternative. To make a vegan version, simply omit the feta cheese. You can also choose to add, change, or omit anything according to your taste or what is available at the farmers market or in your garden. Some possible additions include fresh basil, cucumbers, or marinated artichoke hearts. Makes about 10 to 15 servings
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MEET THE COOKS: SARAH AND JAY CASTRO SARITA’S ORGANIC TORTILLAS
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e both just really love food and love to cook,” says Sarah Castro. She and Jay met each other in San Francisco during a season when both were traveling. She grew up on the East Coast. He grew up on Saipan, a U.S. commonwealth in the Northern Mariana Island chain in the western Pacific. Once they became a couple, the duo always found themselves cooking for friends and hosting at their home. Eventually, they followed family from California to Lubbock. Sarah began making fresh, organic corn tortillas in her kitchen. They proved to be a hit, and before long the couple formed Sarita’s Organic Tortillas and began selling them directly to consumers and at the Downtown Lubbock Farmer’s Market. Eventually they introduced other baked goods, including cinnamon buns. The Costa Rican ceviche and other alfresco dishes Sarah recommends in this issue aren’t recipes the well-traveled couple prepares for the public, but the kinds of internationally influenced dishes they enjoy together at home. “I have a passion for cooking healthy food,” Sarah says. She prefers whole foods and tries to steer away from processed or prepackaged products. “I really feel like a lot of the health issues in our country are coming from a lack of knowledge around food. Going back to simple foods, you can eat and enjoy healthy food without it having to be tasteless cardboard.” She and Jay see their tortillas and other offerings as a way to return to “simple, healthy food” like their grandparents’ generation used to eat. “It creates balance in our diet and relationship with food,” Sarah says. Both Castros are pursuing that balance in all parts of their lives, from parenting to running a cottage business to attending school. Jay is pursuing a biology degree at Texas Tech University, while Sarah is getting a degree in Health and Sustainable Food Systems from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Though both grew up around food, they came from very different cultures and are trying to merge the best of both worlds. “I love the combination of the two of us,” Sarah says. “Whenever we cook [together], he’s teaching me how to cook meat. Over the years, I’ve shown him how awesome vegetables and fruits can be. We’re working together. It’s a really cool fusion.” As in the past, the couple will be selling their wares at Lubbock’s Downtown Farmers Market starting this month, including new “superfood” corn tortillas infused with organic spinach and beets. “People really seem to like them,” she says. “They are so colorful and so good for you.” L
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ain Cafe has diner fare and quick, friendly service down to an art. The packed parking lot might indicate a long wait, but Rain’s servers ensure that the dining experience is fast and enjoyable. It’s the ideal place for a satisfying breakfast or weekend brunch. And when brunch can’t come quickly enough, calm those hunger pangs with a generously portioned omelet. Choose from five styles: vegetable, Western, Mexican, or chorizo and green chile. Every omelet comes with hash browns and a choice of toast or a grilled biscuit (go for the biscuit). Rain’s crusted French toast is also worth a mention, as it’s worth every decadent bite.
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PRICING GUIDE $ most entrees less than $10 $$ most entrees $11 to $20 $$$ most entrees more than $21
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RESTAURANT GUIDE 4ORE! GOLF 4ore!’s sprawling complex is also home to an upscale grille that serves lunch, dinner and Happy Hour daily. Expect standard American fare with a twist. 6909 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 368.8334, 4oregolf.com $
BEIJING HOUSE RESTAURANT Specializing in Mongolian barbecue and Chinese fare, Beijing’s daily lunch specials and dinner entrees are easy on your wallet. 3605 50th St., 793.9593 $
ACUFF STEAK HOUSE Twenty minutes east of Lubbock, Acuff serves lunch only during the week, and dinner on Fridays. Feast on the chicken-fried steak and catfish buffet, which is full of all the sides, salad and dessert you can hold. 11620 E. FM 40, 842.3258 $
THE BISTRO BY RAIN From the owners of Rain Uptown, The Bistro serves coffee, breakfast and lunch items out of a cozy storefront, which also offers a sheltered patio area. 9816 Slide Road, Suite 101, 368.7740 $
ALBARRAN’S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL There’s plenty of room to unwind in Albarran’s expansive indoor and outdoor dining areas. A cold margarita is the perfect complement to popular fish tacos or steaming fajitas. 7722 Milwaukee Ave., 771.2869, albarrans.com $$ ALL AMERICAN EATERY & CATERING CO. Housed in the former Hwy. 87 Lunch Diner, All American offers sandwiches, salads, fresh pie, and a hot entree buffet special of the day. Our curiosity has been peaked by the bacon-wrapped braut on a pretzel bun and the homemade pimiento cheese sandwich. 8901 Hwy. 87, 368.6304, allamericaneatery.com $
BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE This chain that originated in Southern California offers burgers, pizza and pub grub with an expansive list of craft brews. 4805 S. Loop 289, 783.8600, bjsrestaurants.com $$ BRYAN’S STEAKS A traditional buffet-style steakhouse, Bryan’s offers steaks cooked to order with self-serve salads, sides and soft-serve ice cream. 1212 50th St., 744.5491 $$ CAFE J Enjoy elegant ambience surrounded by original artwork. Menus change with the seasons and each entree is carefully prepared with a wine pairing in mind. 2605 19th St., 743.5400, cafejlubbock.com $$$
ALOHA BBQ GRILL Loaded plates of sweet Hawaiianstyle entrees and barbecue will ensure a to-go box. Be prepared to wait, as the food is made to order. 9810 Indiana Ave. Suite 800, 771.9405 $
CAGLE STEAKS Step into a true West Texas experience at Cagle Steaks. After walking around the ranch, feast on hand-cut steaks with all the fixings. Save room for fresh cobbler topped with ice cream. 8732 Fourth St., 795.3879, caglesteaks.com $$
APPLE TREE CAFE & BAKERY This local favorite impresses with home-style breakfasts, fresh sandwiches, and plenty of baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth. 3501 50th St., 799.7715, appletreelbk.com $
CAPROCK CAFE A Lubbock favorite, CapRock is the perfect place to hang out and watch the game – with a burger in one hand and an ice-cold beer in the other, of course! 3405 34th St., 784.0300/5217 82nd St., Space 109, 771.2233, caprockcafe.com $-$$
BANGKOK THAI RESTAURANT This tiny hole-in-the-wall serves fresh Thai entrees and soup bowls. Customer favorites are the beef noodle soup, spicy chicken, and tom kha gai. 4624 34th St., 791.7787 $
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY The national chain made its Lubbock debut in late 2018. The bountiful menu is full of a variety of starters, entrees, and sides, but we’re always up for an enormous slice of decadent cheesecake. Why not start with
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dessert instead? 6014 Slide Road, 785.8636, thecheesecakefactory. com $$ CHIMY’S CERVECERIA If a margarita is in order, this is the spot. Plenty of Tex-Mex staples and margarita flavors and a lively outdoor patio make this a great place to spend an evening. 2417 Broadway St., 763.7369 $ CHOOCHAI THAI CUISINE The small, unassuming building hides a treasure trove of authentic Thai offerings. Try the labb nau or pad see ew. “Spicy” means spicy here, so be warned. 2330 19th St., 747.1767 $ CHOPPED & SLICED BBQ Chopped & Sliced has all the bases covered: premium barbecue and all the fixings, friendly service, delicious cobbler, catering and a food truck. We’re big fans. 3501 50th St., Suite 110, 317.1920, choppedandsliced.com $$ THE COFFEE BAR AT CARDINALS Order coffee and something off the breakfast menu for a great start to the day. Open at 6 a.m. for early risers, the coffee bar also offers lunch items and baked goods. 6524 Slide Road, 776.6727, mycardinalsports.com/the-coffeebar $ CRAWDADDY’S SPORTS GRILL & BAR Cajun favorites, seafood, burgers, and fries round out the menu at Crawdaddy’s. Enjoy a drink from the bar while you dine. 5725 82nd St., 771.4455 $$ CRICKET’S DRAFT HOUSE + GRILL Cricket’s proximity to Tech, plenty of beers on tap, dinner and late-night menus, affordable prices, and pool and gaming tables make it a great handout spot. 2412 Broadway St., 744.4677, cricketsgrill.com $ DIMBA’S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD Can you ever have enough fried chicken or catfish? We don’t think so. Especially when it’s fresh, cooked to order, and surrounded by french fries. Good thing there’s an all-youcan-eat option for dine-in, and “messo-catfish” for drive-thru or carry-out.
5010 Quaker Ave., 799.0830/421 Frankford Ave., 281.1681 $ DURANGO’S RESTAURANT In business since 2002, family-owned Durango’s specializes in traditional Tex-Mex fare, with customer favorites like enchiladas, queso and breakfast burritos. 5004 Frankford Ave., Suite 100, 687.7926, durangoslubbock.com $ E&J SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL Nestled in Escondido Canyon, E&J is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday. Dine on plenty of barbecue and Texas-style sides and desserts at this little oasis. 701 Regis St., 762.6201 $$-$$$ EL PAISANO This mom-and-pop shop serves authentic Mexican food out of its small storefront. Expect fresh ingredients, flavorful cuisine, and excellent service. 1301 50th St., 771.2773 $ ESTRELLA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Estrella’s dishes up Tex-Mex and breakfast items, with daily specials and steaming bowls of caldo and menudo all day. 1905 50th St., 744.6674 $ FLIPPERS TAVERN This colorful little hole-in-the-wall specializes in brats with all the fixings. Try the Pile Driver for a cheese and chili fix. 1406 Avenue Q, 701.5130 $ FORTUNE COOKIE CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving Cantonese-style food, Fortune Cookie is family-owned and -operated. Easy online ordering makes dine-in and takeout dining a breeze. 7006 University Ave., 745.2205, fortunecookietx.com $ THE FUNKY DOOR BISTRO & WINE ROOM With everything from mac ‘n cheese to fondue, lobster to steak, and more than 800 wine labels, The Funky Door is a divine place to linger. 6801 Milwaukee Ave., 687.0505, thefunkydoor.com $$-$$$
THE GAS LIGHT Relax with a handcrafted cocktail and one of the shareable plates while you listen to live music in the lounge. 5212 57th St., Suite 100, 785.1720, thegaslight.net $$ GATOR’S BAYOU CAJUN GRILL & BAR Gator’s Bayou’s fun atmosphere and extensive food and drink menus ensure that you’ll enjoy your experience. Fans of Gator’s enjoy the Sunday brunch and sheltered patio. 5217 98th St., 698.6900, gatersbayou.com $$ GIORGIO’S PIZZA Giorgio’s longstanding downtown location offers counter service and some of the city’s most beloved pizza by the slice, calzones, pasta, and daily lunch specials. 1018 Broadway St., 765.9330, giorgiospizzalubbock.com $ GOHAN JAPANESE FUSION A fast-casual eatery, Gohan serves hibachi-style build-a-bowl meals, specialty rice bowls, and bubble tea. 1003 University Ave., 368.8048 $$ HAYASHI MIDTOWN SUSHI BAR & JAPANESE CUISINE Hayashi Midtown offers lunch and dinner specials, create-your-own bento boxes, sushi, and, of course, hibachi grill cooking. 3701 19th St., 701.5486, hayashimidtown.com $$ HUB CITY WINGS Offering more than just wings, Hub City also cooks up burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips and more. 1902 34th St., 687.3332, hubcitylubbock.com $
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INDIA PALACE RESTAURANT A little aging gem, you’ll find cooked-to-order Indian standbys like naan, samosas, masala and mango lassi. Be prepared to wait, but the food is worth every minute. 3021 34th St., Suite A, 799.6772 $ IT’S GREEK TO ME You’re in for a unique experience at this Greek and American food restaurant. You can’t go wrong with the falafel, gyro and sweet baklava. 7006 University Ave., 792.1949, itisgreektomelubbocktexas.com $ J&B COFFEE CO. Generously portioned sandwiches, baked goods and specialty desserts make the perfect complement for freshly roasted coffee or flavored tea. 2701 26th St., 796.1114/ 3334 66th St., 799.1996, jandbcoffeeco.com $ JIMENEZ BAKERY & RESTAURANT Jimenez has offered traditional Mexican baked goods to the Lubbock area since 1969. Breakfast
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items lean toward Texas-style comfort food, while lunch and dinner focus on more traditional items. Don’t leave without trying something from the bakery. 1217 Crickets Ave., 744.2685, jimenezbakeryandrestaurant.com $ JOSIE’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN KITCHEN Josie’s three Lubbock locations serve a variety of fresh, handmade burritos for walk-up, dine-in and drive-thru service. Breakfast burritos are the most popular, but the Big Mama is a sure bet any time of day. 3312 Avenue Q, 744.8075/ 5101 Aberdeen Ave., 793.7752/ 6606 19th St., 793.1921 $ LA DIOSA CELLARS From the funky decor to the perfectly prepared tapas to the extensive wine list, La Diosa promises a top-notch experience. 901 17th St., 744.3600, ladiosacellars.com $$ LA MADELEINE Charming chain La Madeleine keeps customers coming back for more with French-style baked goods for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 8201 Quaker Ave., Suite 118, 698.6313, lamadeleine.com $$ THE LANTERN TAVERN A step above standard pub fare, The Lantern serves shareable appetizers, burgers and pizza in its casual dining room. Enjoy the dog-friendly patio and listen to live music on Friday nights. 3502 Slide Road, 785.2280, lanterntavern.net $$ LAS BRISAS SOUTHWEST STEAKHOUSE Elegant Southwestern-style fare awaits at Las Brisas. Feast on a 24-ounce bone-in rib-eye paired with the perfect craft cocktail or a selection from the wine list. 4701 112th St., 687.6050, las-brisas.com $$$ LEAL’S TAMALE FACTORY AND MORE Leal’s serves dishes that blend the traditional flavors of Mexico with a few twists that will delight you. 6205 19th St., 780.5325, lealstamalefactory.com $$ LILLIE’S PLACE Lillie’s affordable Mexican food and breakfast all day are made even better by great customer service and special attention for pups in the drivethru. 6313 19th St., 701.5206 $
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LISA WEST’S DOUBLE NICKEL STEAK HOUSE Voted one of the top 10 best steak houses in Texas, the Double Nickel specializes in traditional steak-house fare. While beef rules the menu, you’ll find plenty of chicken, seafood and salads to delight the pickiest eater. 5405 Slide Road, 792.0055, doublenickelsteakhouse.com $$$ LOCAL BAR AND GRILL Located close to the Texas Tech campus, Local’s bar menu includes pizza, burgers, street-style tacos, and shareable pub grub. Fill up on Big as Your Face nachos topped with white queso, chorizo, chili and jalapeños. 2420 Broadway St., 368.5127 $ LOS TACOS This hole-in-the-wall joint serves authentic Mexican food with a focus on tacos. Try a variety to find your new favorite. 3501 Avenue A, 771.0836 $ LUBBOCK’S BREAKFAST HOUSE & GRILL Serving breakfast daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Breakfast House also serves lunch, and dinner until 10 p.m. A huge menu means you can go back again and again to discover a new taste treat. 7006 University Ave., 687.8912/2422 19th St., 701.5351, lubbockbreakfasthouse.com $ MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT Perfect for the whole family or a arge group, the Main Event offers bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more. Feed the crew with madeto-order pizza or plenty of grill-style nibbles from the dining area. 6010 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.3333, mainevent.com $$ MAMA JOSIE’S KITCHEN A staggering amount of burritos for breakfast or lunch means making a decision will be difficult.Multiple locations help satisfy those pesky cravings for Tex-Mex. 5719 66th St., 741.0588/ 212 University Ave., 747.8546/ 318 N. University Ave., 744.6268 $ MAMARITA’S BORDER CAFE MamaRita’s fast casual Tex-Mex is a regular Best of Lubbock winner. In business since 1989, locals love the salsa bar, margarita’s, and affordable daily specials. 6602 Slide Road, 794.4778, mamaritaslubbock.com $
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MANARA CAFE Family-owned and -operated, Manara serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Customers love the swarma and gyro sandwiches and saffron rice. 2623 34th St., 701.4190 $$ MESQUITES BAR & GRILL The busy bar serves a limited menu to enjoy while watching the big game. 2419 Broadway St., 744.9277, mesquiteslubbock.com $ MI PUEBLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT This hidden gem is known for fresh, affordable Tex-Mex food. If you’re on the go you can’t miss with the quick and delicious burritos. 1308 50th St., 368.8718 $ MISS ANN’S CLASSIC DINER A true Lubbock classic, Miss Ann’s serves burgers, hot dogs, boxed meals, and ice cream. (Save room for a malt!) 3218 34th St., 792.2729 $ MONTELONGO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Dine in, takeout, or catering – Montelongo’s has you covered. Locals love the enchiladas and carne asada. 3021 Clovis Road, 762.3068, montelongosrestaurant.com $ NICK’S SPORTS GRILL & LOUNGE With two locations in town – one beside the Overton – Nick’s specializes in sports bar fare like burgers, nachos, wings and pizza. Don’t miss the expansive Happy Hour during the week from 11 a.m.7 p.m. 9806 Quaker Ave., 794.6425/ 2323 Mac Davis Lane, 747.6425, nickssportsgrill.com $ NORA’S MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT A simple menu filled with Tex-Mex food is also easy on your wallet. Grab a package of fresh tortillas to go. 4102 34th St., 771.2047 $ THE OFFICE GRILL AND SPORTS BAR Known for great live country music, The Office offers all-day Happy Hour and a simple menu with grill items like sandwiches and burgers. 5004 Frankford Ave., Suite 900, 687.6242, theofficegrillandsportsbar.com $ OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN KITCHEN Olive Garden will tell you, “When you’re here, you’re family,” and that’s the truth. With endless salad
and breadsticks, no matter the entree, you’ll leave satisfied. 5702 Slide Road, 791.3575, olivegarden.com $$ ONE GUY FROM ITALY PIZZA Fresh, hot, cheesy calzones are the star at One Guy, but the pizza, pasta, and garlic bread are also noteworthy. You’ll find traditional Sicilian recipes and great conversation when you dine in. 4320 50th St., 791.1210/ 1101 University Ave., 747.1226 $ O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB You’ll find an energetic bar with traditional pub grub like burgers, fish and chips, and Irish-style entrees. 3300 82nd St., 796.2893 $$ ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Generous portions of Italian mainstays dominate Orlando’s menu, with a southwestern influence peppered throughout. Customers rave about the potato and green chile soup, burgers, and all-you-caneat spaghetti and meatballs. 6951 Indiana Ave., 797.8646/ 2402 Avenue Q, 747.5998, orlandos.com $$ THE PECAN GRILL Located inside the Overton Hotel & Conference Center, The Pecan Grill serves upscale breakfast, lunch and dinner. We’re fans of the deconstructed lasagna and roasted quail. 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7010, overtonhotel.com $$$ PHO CALI Specializing in Vietnamese noodle soup, Pho Cali also offers barbecued pork chops, fried vermicelli, and coffee. 4636 50th St., 784.2882 $ PICOSO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN This much-anticipated restaurant was founded by members of the Leal’s family. The eatery serves rustic modern Mexican food with a focus on street-style tacos and classics like enchiladas, chile relleno, tacos and quesadillas. 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 445.9560, picososmexicankitchen. com $$ PINKIE’S BARBECUE In business since 1962, Pinkie’s specializes in brisket, pork ribs, ham, and sausage with all the fixings. 4704 Fourth St., 687.0795, pinkiesbarbecue.com $
PITA PIT Create your own pita sandwich at the Pita Pit. With a focus on healthy ingredients, you can dine guilt-free for lunch or dinner. 5707 Fourth St., Suite 4, 687.7482, pitapitusa.com $ PLATFORM RESTAURANT This downtown eatery caters to the lunch crowd by featuring gourmet salads, sandwiches and soups that utilize fresh seasonal produce and house-smoked meats. 1212 Avenue K, 762.1088, platformlbk.com $$ POLIBERTO’S TACO SHOP Find your favorite Tex-Mex items at Poliberto’s. Tacos and burritos earn top ratings at this simple drive-thru only restaurant. 107 Beech Ave., 763.5555 $ POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP Potbelly has it all – sandwiches (hot or cold), salads, macaroni-andcheese, soup, chips, cookies, shakes and smoothies – plenty of options to keep you going back for more. 2402 Ninth St., 747.5667/ 6616 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 900, 687.4635, potbelly.com $
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL Order customizable, build-your-own nachos, rice bowls, burritos and salads at this fast-casual chain. Each ingredient is prepared in-house with everything made fresh to order. 5017 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 300, 771.2411, qdoba.com $ RAIDER BURRITO Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Raider Burrito caters to those pesky Tex-Mex cravings. Locals love the street-style tacos and breakfast burritos. 2102 19th St., 771.1178 $ RAIN CAFE Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with brunch on weekends, Rain offers simple American cuisine that leans toward comfort food. 2708 50th St., 785.5800 $ RASPADOS COLIMAS The photos on Raspados’ Facebook page will instantly draw you in and make your mouth water. Huge fruit drinks, cheesy cups full of Mexican corn, and overflowing taco plates look particularly tempting. 2203 Clovis Road, 474.4429 $
RAZZOO’S CAJUN CAFE Open in Lubbock since August 2018, Razzoo’s serves Cajun specialties in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Unwind on Winey Wednesdays with half price wine all day. 4805 S. Loop 289, 783.3032, razzoos.com $$ RED LOBSTER Seafood is a real treat in the South Plains, and Red Lobster is an old stand-by when you have a hankering for shrimp. Our favorite? The scampi swimming in delicious garlic butter complemented by tasty garlic cheese biscuits. 5034 50th St., 792.4805, redlobster.com $$ RED ZONE CAFE This casual college football-themed eatery serves home-style fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3602 Slide Road, 784.0010, redzonecafe.org $ RIVER SMITH’S CHICKEN & CATFISH A Lubbock mainstay, Rive Smith’s serves fried catfish and chicken battered to perfection. Chargrilled options, and oysters, shrimp and crab round out the menu. 406 Avenue Q, 765.8164, riversmiths.com $$
ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE Feast on authentic Indian cuisine in a clean but quirky atmosphere. With a buffet for lunch and table service at dinner, popular stand-outs are the tikki masala, lamb biryani, and buttery naan. 3806 50th St., Suite 226, 993.0041 $ SAIGON CAFE An extensive variety of Vietnamese entrees fill the menu at Saigon Cafe. Photos of the food make it easier to choose something off the menu. 4515 50th St., 788.1367 $ SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE Saltgrass has plenty of steaks to choose from and you can pair it with juicy Gulf shrimp or lump crab meat. Take our advice: Save room for the Two-Fork Cheesecake. Rich and creamy, it melts in your mouth. 6026 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.1004, saltgrass.com $$ SAMBURGERS A small dine-in space with a drive-thru, Samburgers offers oldfashioned burgers, onion rings, and fries made fresh to order. 4447 34th St., 799.1987 $
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SEOUL KOREAN CUISINE You’ll find authentic Korean food at Seoul. The simple menu includes kimchi, bulgogi and more traditional Korean entrees. 4620 50th St., 687.8835 $ THE SHACK BAR-B-Q The Shack serves its made-fresh-daily barbecue until the food runs out – which happens often, so go early. 2309 N. Frankford Ave., 747.1810 $$ THE SILVER BULLET SPORTS BAR & GRILL This smoky little dive’s main draw is karaoke and billiards, but there are a few appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and other pub grub offerings on the abbreviated menu. 5145 Aberdeen Ave., 795.4122, silverbulletlubbock.com $ SMOKIN JOE’S Get your Tex-Mex fix at Smokin’ Joe’s. In-the-know locals favor the flavorful cheeseburgers and fruit waters. Head through the convenient drive-thru for a refreshing snow cone. 2001 Clovis Road, 749.5637/ 3331 34th St., 368.7394 / 3416 82nd St., 993.5487 $ STELLA’S The perfect place to linger over an exquisite meal, Stella’s serves brunch, lunch and dinner in a warm and inviting atmosphere. 4646 50th St., 785.9299, stellaslubbock.us $$-$$$ SUGARBAKERS CAFE & BAKERY Open for breakfast and lunch, Sugarbakers offers light lunch fare, and can accommodate showers, birthday parties, and large groups. Try the sawdust pie – you won’t regret it. 4601 S. Loop 289, Suite 1, 797.0794, sugarbakerscafe.net $ SUSAKI SUSHI STEAKHOUSE One thing is certain: You won’t run out of options at Susaki – although you might settle on a few favorite sushi rolls. If sushi’s not your thing, choose a traditional hibachi entree. 6301 82nd St., 794.8881, susakilubbock.com $$ THE TAILGATE SPORTS BAR & GRILL Hefty chicken-fried steak, barbecue plates, meatloaf, burgers, nachos and daily specials are on the menu at The Tailgate. Save room for the Mason jar strawberry shortcake. 417 Frankford Ave., 412.7330 $
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TEDDY JACKS HUB CITY GRILL Teddy Jacks promises a fun experience in its energetic dining area. The menu touches on a variety of American favorites, so there’s sure to be something for everyone at the table. 7205 Milwaukee Ave., 698.6997, teddyjacks.com $$ THAI THAI RESTAURANT Take in-the-know diners’ advice: Don’t request substitutions on menu items at Thai Thai – trust the owner for authentic flavor, even if some of the entrees are unfamiliar. 5018 50th St., 791.0024 $ TIKKA SHACK INDIAN GRUB This modern chain caters to Indian food connoisseurs and beginners alike. The simple, build-your-own menu takes the confusion out of ordering. Create kabobs, wraps and bowls to your liking and try a traditional sweet to end your meal. 6620 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, 771.0960/2407 Ninth St., Suite 500, tikkashack.com $ TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Lively entertainment and hibachistyle cooking make Tokyo a popular, family-friendly dining option. 4637 50th St., 799.8998 $$ TOM & BINGO’S HICKORY PIT BAR-B-QUE In business since the 1950s, Tom & Bingo’s is a local staple. Feast on mesquite-smoked barbecue, sausage, burgers, and traditional sides. Grab a bottle of the famous barbecue sauce to go. 3006 34th St., 799.1514 $$ TOMMY’S FAMOUS BURGERS This family-run franchise promises the perfect fast food burgers, hot dogs and chili to end late-night cravings. Order a hot dog with the works – you won’t be disappointed. 117 University Ave., 763.5424, tommysfamousburgers.com $ TORCHY’S TACOS Start with the queso and a Happy Hour special and linger in Torchy’s hip atmosphere as the perfect end to a workday or for day-time weekend relaxation with friends. 2407 9th St., Suite 100, 368.8973, torchystacos. com $
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THE TRIPLE J CHOPHOUSE & BREW CO. Owned and operated by the folks that started Bigham’s Bar-B-Q, Triple J serves lunch and dinner in its historic downtown location. Meat lovers will rejoice over the USDA Choice steak options. 1807 Buddy Holly Ave., 771.6555, triplejchophouseandbrewco.com $$
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TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO. This trendy burger joint offers a gourmet twist to its generous halfpound burgers. Experiment with nontraditional toppings like goat cheese, thyme caramelized onions, smashed fries and even a vegetarian option. Chill out with a delicious spiked milk shake. 116 W. Loop 289, 797.0532, twistedrootburgerco.com $
WINGSTOP Wingstop cooks up some of the best chicken wings around. There’s a flavor for every palate. And if you haven’t had sugared and salted french fries, you just haven’t lived. 5510 Fourth St., Suite 220, 788.1310/1803 7th St., Suite 501, 744.7675/6807 Slide Road, 798.3226, wingstop.com $
UNCLE CHIEN’S CHINESE & THAI RESTAURANT This tiny drive-thru or dine-in restaurant serves affordable traditional Chinese and Thai food. Expect friendly service and standard fare. 3004 34th St., 795.1148, unclechiens.com $ URBAN BRICKS PIZZA Fast, build-your-own pizzas from counter service enable guests to experiment with everything from the crust, sauce and drizzle to meat, cheese and vegetables. 7610 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 300, 993.7777, urbanbrickspizza.com $ THE WATERING WELL EATERY You can feel good about the offerings at The Watering Well. Predominately made from organic ingredients, most menu items are Paleo- and Whole 30-friendly, and there are also plenty of gluten-free options. 6303 82nd St., 224.1130, thewateringwelleatery.com $$ WEST CRUST Exciting flavor profiles and craft drinks. What more could you ask for in an artisan pizza joint? 6012 82nd St., 771.9378, westcrust.com $$ THE WEST TABLE KITCHEN AND BAR The West family’s hip eatery inside the Pioneer Condos building downtown serves outstanding, creative food. The menu changes daily to accommodate seasonal foods, but we enjoyed the crab hushpuppy starter, hearty burger, and roasted beet salad on our last
WILEY’S BAR-B-QUE While it’s off the beaten path, Wiley’s is worth a visit. We’d go for just the ribs, but the brisket, sandwiches, and potato salad are also tasty options. 1805 Parkway Drive, 765.7818 $$ Wing Daddy’s Sauce House
WOODY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA & GRILL A family-owned and -operated establishment, Woody’s serves Chicago-style pizza, wings, calzones, burgers and sandwiches. Daily specials, especially at lunch, make this place a great value. 3135 34th St., 368.5263, woodysbrickovenpizzaandgrill.com $$ WORLD OF BEER World of Beer features more than 500 global beers, craft beer on tap, and tavern-style food. Enjoy “Beerunch” on Sundays and lunch on lunch and dinner daily. 2910 W. Loop 289, 785.1386, worldofbeer.com $ YAMAGATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Yamagata’s shabu shabu (hot pots) set it apart from other hibachi-style restaurants in town. Choose a variety of thinly sliced meats and vegetables to cook tableside. 5905 82nd St., Suite 104, 687.5620 $$ YELLOW HOUSE COFFEE On weekdays, Yellow House serves breakfast built on toast. Start your weekend with breakfast ingredients on fluffy buttermilk biscuits. And of course, there are plenty of specialty coffees to get that morning energy boost. 3017 34th St., 702.8997, yellowhousecoffee.com $ YUYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT Choose from the menu, hibachistyle meals, or fresh sushi from the sushi bar. 5130 80th St., 368.7861, yuyorestaurant.com $$
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June 2019
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he Buddy Holly Center’s Summer Showcase Concert Series features a variety of acts every summer, from late May to early August. Performances are every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly series is held in the Meadows Courtyard and will include food trucks, a cash bar, and children’s activities.
This June, four concerts are scheduled: The Joe Trevino Band, Giulia Millanta, The Eddie Beethoven Band, and Nuclear Juarez. The Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard 1801 Crickets Ave. 775.3560
6/6/19 The Joe Trevino Band (Country) 6/13/19 Giulia Millanta (Americano/Italian) 6/20/19 The Eddie Beethoven Band (Rock-and-Roll) 6/27/19 Nuclear Juarez (Tex-Mex Rock)
To have an event listed on the calendar, email details to mmcaffrey@lubbockonline.com.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Run will honor foster children in the Lubbock area. Llano Estacado Winery, 3426 E. FM 1585, 745.2258
June 1
R2R Run & Freedom Festival 8-11:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit OneVoiceHome. Register at running2rescue.com. Mackenzie Park, 301 I-27, onevoicehome.org
Sixth Annual Summer Stampede Western Art & Gear Show 6-11 p.m. Event will feature more than 100 art pieces available for purchase. National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St., 741.0200 “Bullshot Crummond,” A Comedy in Two Acts 7:30 p.m. C.A.T.S., 2257 34th St., 503.4036
June 4-7 “Secret Places Hidden Treasures” 6:30-9 p.m. Hosted by The Dance Gallery School of Dance Arts. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 770.2000
June 7 First Friday Art Trail 6-9 p.m. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 762.8606
Sixth Annual Duck Derby and Family Fun Fest 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Funds raised will benefit Lubbock Legal Aid Society. Buddy Holly Recreation Area, North University Avenue and Cesar E. Chavez Drive, 762.2325 Pink Elephant Gala 7-10 p.m. Benefitting Lubbock Area Republican Women initiatives and featuring guest speakers Chicks on The Right. Cagle Steaks, 8732 Fourth St., 797.3197
June 2
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals presents “Annie” 8 p.m. Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 E. Broadway St., 770.2000
Extra Life Fundraiser 5-10 p.m. Five-hour game day will benefit Children’s Miracle Network at UMC’s Children’s Hospital. Main Event, 6010 Marsha Sharp Freeway, 792.3333
June 20-22
June 7
June 13-15
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals presents “Annie” 8 p.m. Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 E. Broadway St., 770.2000
June 27-29 Lubbock Moonlight Musicals presents “Annie” 8 p.m. Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 E. Broadway St., 770.2000 BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS
June 1 Mustache Dash 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Hosted by Foster A Life and The Children’s Home of Lubbock. Fun
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Raymond Gibson Memorial Golf Tournament 11 a.m. Reese Golf Center, 1406 Quitsna Ave., 885.1247
Bridge Builder Golf Tournament 11:30 a.m. The Rawls Course, 3720 Fourth St., 742.4653 28th Annual Night to Remember 6-9:30 p.m. Hosted by Catholic Charities of Lubbock. The event will include dinner and silent and live auctions. TTU McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., 765.8475
June 10 Lubbock Ragin’ Cajun Golf Tournament 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Hosted by Special Olympics Texas – South Plains Area. LakeRidge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg Ave., 788.1540
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Recover for Life Golf Tournament 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by Stages of Recovery, Inc. The Rawls Course, 3720 Fourth St., 777.2384
Jelly Roll 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253
June 14 Recognizing AbiliTEES Annual Golf Tournament 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Presented by Peoples Bank. The Rawls Course, 3720 Fourth St., 742.4653
June 24 Caprock Foundation 14th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament 8 a.m. LakeRidge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg Ave., 762.0481 MUSIC
June 2 First Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 a.m. La Diosa Cellars, 901 17th St., 744.3600 Sunday Funday with Mariachi Estrella 1 p.m. Taqueria Autlan, 2722 50th St., 785.1717
June 4 Patty Griffin 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233
June 5 Austin Layne 6 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy 87, 762.0829
June 6 Summer Showcase Concert Series 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free familyfriendly concert series will Include live music by The Joe Trevino Band, food trucks, cash bar, and children’s activities. The Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard, 1801 Crickets Ave., 775.3560 McPherson Patio Nights 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Jere Lowe and Steve Fillipp and food by Cast Iron Grill. McPherson Cellars, 1615 Texas Ave., 687.9463
Mike and the Moonpies 8 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185 Gunner Fore & The Interstate 9 p.m. The Garden Bar, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636
June 8 Disco Magic Live 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233 Trouble No More 10 p.m. Cujo’s Sports Bar, 5811 Fourth St., 791.2622
June 9 Sunday Funday with Mariachi Estrella 1 p.m. Taqueria Autlan, 2722 50th St., 785.1717
June 11 Chris Richburg 6 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy 87, 762.0829
June 13 Summer Showcase Concert Series 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free familyfriendly concert series will Include live music by Giulia Millanta, food trucks, cash bar, and children’s activities. The Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard, 1801 Crickets Ave., 775.3560 McPherson Patio Nights 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Shelton Rholing and food by Farm to Fork. McPherson Cellars, 1615 Texas Ave., 687.9463 Chelsea Grin 6 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253 Metalachi 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233
Comanche Moon and The Lowdown Drifters 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185
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June 23 Sunday Funday with Mariachi Estrella 1 p.m. Taqueria Autlan, 2722 50th St., 785.1717
Silent Planet 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253
Radney Foster with Darden Smith 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233
Arbor Nights Concert Series 7 p.m. Featuring food from Crusty’s Wood Fired Pizza and music by The Standard Trio. Pheasant Ridge Winery, 3507 E. County Road 5700, 746.6033
Paul Gilbert 8 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253
Trouble No More 7 p.m. Back 40 Grill, 5214 98th St., 853.8715 Vector Trio 10 p.m. The Lounge at Cafe J, 2605 19th St., 743.5400
June 16 Sunday Funday with Mariachi Estrella 1 p.m. Taqueria Autlan, 2722 50th St., 785.1717
June 17 As Cities Burn 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253
June 20 Summer Showcase Concert Series 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free family-friendly concert series will Include live music by The Eddie Beethoven Band, food trucks, cash bar, and children’s activities. The Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard, 1801 Crickets Ave., 775.3560 McPherson Patio Nights 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Jenni Dale Lord and food by La Diosa. McPherson Cellars, 1615 Texas Ave., 687.9463
June 25 BoDeans 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233
June 27 Summer Showcase Concert Series 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free family-friendly concert series will Include live music by Nuclear Juarez, food trucks, cash bar, and children’s activities. The Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard, 1801 Crickets Ave., 775.3560 McPherson Patio Nights 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Mark Wallney Duo and food by Café Venture Gourmet Grill. McPherson Cellars, 1615 Texas Ave., 687.9463 Punk with A Camera 6 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253
June 28 Arbor Nights Concert Series 7 p.m. Featuring food from Farm to Fork. Pheasant Ridge Winery, 3507 E. County Road 5700, 746.6033 Austin Meade 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185
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A Tribute to Waylon, Willie & The Boys 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233
Nightbird 9 p.m. The Garden Bar, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636
June 22
Sunday Funday with Mariachi Estrella 1 p.m. Taqueria Autlan, 2722 50th St., 785.1717
Residue 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253
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The Frontier Big Band 7 p.m. Teddy Jack’s Hub City Grill, 7205 Milwaukee Ave., 698.6997 SPECIAL EVENTS
Every Saturday in June Wild West Crafters & Farmers Market 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wild West Vintage Decor, 8116 19th St., 853.7901 Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The market will feature vendors selling fresh produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, crafts and more. 19th Street and Buddy Holly Ave., 441.8564 Wolfforth Farmers Market 10 a.m.2 p.m. 8924 County Road 7100, 746.2599
Vendors will be located at Tornado Gallery garden, 19th Street and Buddy Holly Avenue, 441.8564
June 8 Fifth Annual West Texas Salute to Veterans 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27, 743.7549 Tony V’s Second Annual Car & Bike Show Block Party 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Event will include food vendors and live music. 8507 Venita Ave., 206.2804 Neighborhood Clean-up 8 a.m.1 p.m. Hosted by Lubbock Parks and Recreation. Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St., 775.2673
June 1
22nd Annual Wine & Clay Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by Llano Estacado and Llano Estacado Clay Guild. Local and regional artisans from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado will display and sell works of art. Llano Estacado Winery, 3426 E. FM 1585, 745.2258
Public Wine Tour 1-7 p.m. Visit three area wineries. The 6- to 7-hour tour includes a limo ride. Register at westtxwinetours.com. 543.7507
Public Wine Tour 1-7 p.m. Visit three area wineries. The 6- to 7-hour tour includes a limo ride. Register at westtxwinetours.com. 543.7507
WWE Live 7:30 p.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362
June 9
Every Tuesday in June Wolfforth Farmers Market 3-7 p.m. 8924 County Road 7100, 746.2599
June 5 2019 Lonestar Varsity High School Sports Awards 5:45-9 p.m. Presented by AJ Media and featuring Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 762.8844
June 6 Business After Hours 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. 4ORE! Golf, 6909 Marsha Sharp Freeway, 368.8334
June 7 First Friday Market 6-9 p.m. The Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market will hold its First Friday Market as part of the First Friday Art Trail.
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22nd Annual Wine & Clay Festival 12 p.m. Hosted by Llano Estacado and Llano Estacado Clay Guild. Local and regional artisans from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado will display and sell works of art. Llano Estacado Winery, 3426 E. FM 1585, 745.2258
June 13 Housing Symposium 7 p.m. Part of the Rise Up 2019 Juneteenth Celebration. Boys & Girls Club, 1801 24th St., 335.5159
June 14 All Black Affair 7-11 p.m. Part of the Rise Up 2019 Juneteenth Celebration. Standard Sales Co., 408 E. Hunter St., 335.5159
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Neighborhood Clean-up 8 a.m.1 p.m. Hosted by Lubbock Parks and Recreation. Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave., 767.2708
“Inside the Oval Office” 6-9 p.m. An intimate evening with President George W. Bush’s Chief White House Photographer, Eric Draper. TTU McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., 742.0400
Morning Run/Parade 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Part of the Rise Up 2019 Juneteenth Celebration. MacKenzie Park, 301 I-27, 335.5159 Rawlings Community Garage Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by Lubbock Parks and Recreation. Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St., 775.2673
June 16 Gospel Performances 4-6 p.m. Part of the Rise Up 2019 Juneteenth Celebration. MacKenzie Park, 301 I-27, 335.5159
June 19 Barrel Racing 4:30 p.m. Lonesome Pine Equestrian Center, 2101 Woodrow Road, 863.4026
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June 28 Neighborhood Clean-up 12:304:30 p.m. Hosted by Lubbock Parks and Recreation. Hodges Community Center, 4011 University Ave., 767.3706
June 29 Junk Fest 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring live music, vendors and food trucks. Wild West Vintage Decor, 8116 W. 19th St., 778.2102 TRADE SHOWS
June 1-2 Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society Annual Show & Sale 10 a.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242
’70s Disco Dance Party 7-9 p.m. Hosted by Lubbock Parks and Recreation. For ages 40-plus. Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St., 775.2673
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The Peddler Show 12 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242
Chicago Station Market 10 a.m.2 p.m. The market will feature artisan, homemade and locally made items. 5507 126th St., 781.7785
The Peddler Show 9 a.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242
Landmark After Dark: Night Hike 8:30 p.m. Experience the nocturnal nature of Yellowhouse Draw and tour the night sky. Begin at the Interpretive Center and hike along the 3 ½-mile nature trail with a guide. Night hikes will begin at dusk, 30 minutes before sunset. This hike takes 75 to 90 minutes. Wear comfortable, sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring bug spray. This event is free of charge and open to all ages. Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive, 742.1116
The Peddler Show 11 a.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242
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June 15 Comic & Toy Show of Lubbock 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MCM Elegante Hotel and Suites, 801 Avenue Q, 763.1200
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At Work
STEVE NEWSOM, GENERAL MANAGER AND PARTNER, ENGLISH NEWSOM CELLARS
Oak Barrels English Newsom Cellars uses a combination of new American and neutral oak barrels. The barrels come from various cooperage firms and help not only with the flavor and structure of the wine, but also assist with aging the wine slowly and improving its color.
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Fermentation Tanks Our tanks range from 1,000 gallons to 13,000 gallons, and are all jacketed. We have a combination of variable top for red fermentation and standard top for white fermentation and general purpose storage.
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Plate and Frame Filter The plate and frame filter is used as the final step before bottling. We age our whites “on the lees,” which is a French term referring to the yeast and other particles left over after fermentation. We do not filter wine until bottling.
teve Newsom has been a South Plains farmer his entire life, but after a career in cotton and peanuts, he wanted to explore an alternative crop, and wine grapes were on his radar. “There was success in the region,” he says, “so about 10 years ago we put in wine grapes and started selling to other Texas wineries. We grew to the point that we began to worry about the market being saturated.” In 2016, Newsom and two other growers formed Trilogy Cellars, but after a couple of years, one partner bought out the other two, and then a new opportunity came around for Newsom. “Kim McPherson came to me about the English family, who bought CapRock. Initially, my wife, Cindy, and I tried to buy it, but we became friends with Tommy and Jana English, who are two of the nicest people you’ll ever know. We wanted to get involved with the wine industry, but there were some challenges with the branding. We felt it imperative to put our brand on it. We knew our goals on quality, not just the winery but in the vineyard. We’d already been meeting the standards for other wineries. I told Tommy – look, we have an opportunity here. We’re willing to put our names on the bottle, and thus we did.” What sets CapRock Winery and English Newsom Cellars apart from the rest is that they have quality control every step of the way, from growing and harvesting to crushing and bottling. “We know what we’re doing in the vineyard, and we know what we’re doing in the winery. We know what kind of wine we want to drink,” says Newsom. “It would be simpler to find a good grower and rely on a good source of grapes, but we feel really good about the fact that we can control the quality from the grape to the glass.” Naturally, Newsom’s day-to-day responsibilities change with the season. During harvest and crush time, you’ll find him at the winery, when mornings start as early as 4:30 a.m. The vineyard is 30 minutes away from the winery, so he and his adult children, Keegan and Raenee, who also work in the family business, burn a lot of miles going in between the two. Both the English and Newsom families honor and adhere to South Plains values of hard work and humble roots. “What we share with our customers reflects those roots and values. We’re constantly learning. We’re finding unique challenges with weather, and one of the biggest challenges is consumer tastes,” he says. “You put in a vineyard and you’re making a 30-year commitment.” L JUNE 2019 • thelubbockmagazine.com • Lubbock Magazine
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Yesteryear
TEXAS AVENUE
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hen Lubbock incorporated in 1909, one of its first actions was to build a county courthouse. The area’s lack of trees, however, meant construction materials had to be shipped to the new settlement from as far away as Amarillo. This first, wood-framed courthouse was erected in the middle of the city’s square, between what is now Broadway, Main, Texas and Avenue G. It served a community of around 300 people. By 1915, the growing population required a new courthouse, so construction began on a larger stone 60
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structure. This building housed the county offices and courts as well as state agencies. This photo from 1920 shows workers laying brick streets on Texas Avenue, directly in front of the courthouse. These replaced the city’s original dirt roads. Eventually the city built another new courthouse in 1950, and repurposed the second courthouse for other government activities until the city opened Avenue H (now Buddy Holly Avenue) through the square in 1968. The second courthouse was demolished at that time. L