The Scout Guide Austin, Volume 11

AUSTIN TEXAS

EditorsLetter

We are honored to present yet another edition of The Scout Guide Austin .

It feels like this guided collection of local businesses is fittingly volume eleven, a number that is commonly said to be representative of a “unique sense of heightened vibration”...a definition we feel perfectly speaks to the over sixty businesses gracing these pages…unique, passionate, and carrying with them a certain vibration that is particular to Austin, Texas.

We say this quite often, but as we watch towers rise and businesses that have long been institutions to this quirky city disappear, it’s worth reiterating: small businesses are the backbone of our community, from neighborhood corner stores, live music venues, and coffee shops to restaurants, artisans, and boutiques. Austin is by turns innovative and yet somehow also free-spirited, there is a home for everyone here.

Now, that also includes Georgetown, Texas, a suburb that has long been part of the fabric, but one that is now feeling the pressure of being the fastest-growing city by percent change in America (per Census.gov). The longtime locals are seeing the changes for the good and the bad. This edition pays tribute to a few of their small business owners, as well as their town square, dubbed the most beautiful in Texas. It’s worth a day trip and this volume equips you with all the insider knowledge needed to head “North of Cool.”

To each local business owner in this book, you have taught us so much about what creativity, passion, and an unmistakably Austin-like spirit of “anything is possible” can produce. You each deserve to have your names shouted from the rooftops.

And finally, thank you to our loyal readers—those who live in this city and those who admire it from afar. Let these pages serve as a window into the local magic found only in Austin, then please go out and use this guide to support real people in your community living out their dreams.

With gratitude,

Shannon

Bland & Helen Matheson

SHANNON BLAND Editor Owner

HELEN MATHESON Associate Editor

Lifestyle | Brand | Editorial

Fine Art Photography

jennamcelroy.com i P @ jennamcelroyphoto f Jenna Mcelroy Photography

Photography by: Mike Schwartz Photography

Sarah Sanditen Founder

Styled by: Grove Hill ATX

THERE IS MOORE TO LIFE

At B. Moore Organized, we believe that a well-organized home has the power to transform lives. Our solutions are thoughtfully curated, blending functionality with refined aesthetics to elevate your home. We alleviate anxiety and overwhelm by creating peaceful, beautiful, and orderly spaces.

Organization . Moving Concierge Holiday Decorating . Construction Consulting . and More

ELEVATING BRANDS, ONE STRATEGY AT A TIME

Media Management | Influencer Marketing | Content Creation

CRISTINA GARCIA FOUNDER

Zach Knight Co-Founder & CEO

BOOK A CHEF

Tivity connects Chefs and Party Hosts to create one-of-a-kind meal experiences in your home. We transform your dining room table into the hottest table in town.

Emmie Nostitz Co-Founder & CMO

Photography by: Cristina Pruitt

Viltier

Jade Trau

Peruffo

Single Stone

Phillips House

Artemer

Photography by: Marine Barian

Gretchen

Gracie

AUSTIN’S PREMIER BOUTIQUE

Stephanie Coultress O’Neill Owner

Photography by: Paige Newton & Cristina Pruitt

DOWNLOAD THE SAVOR + SWEAT APP TODAY

THE SAVOR METHOD

Chef-curated recipes to instill culinary confidence and lifechanging nutrition to give your body what it needs to thrive.

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Combining sculpting exercises with cardio and mobility for a full body length and tone. Stream from anywhere, or join in person.

DONATE VOLUNTEER

ATTEND AN EVENT WEAR THE CAUSE

Raising much-needed awareness and funding for Glioblastoma Multiforme while simultaneously creating a hopeful and positive space for all impacted by brain cancer

grayforglioblastoma.com | i @grayforglioblastoma

Katherine Snedeker Founder

Craig Snedeker, Katherine’s Inspiration

Natalie Kopp Broker Associate

Photography by: Amy Herndon

Shelby Van Daley Founder & Principal Designer

Classic Design. Livable Spaces.

Photography

by: Paige Newton

Artwork by: Joyce Howell

Jennifer Browning Shemwell, CEO

Thoughtfully Curated Gifts & Interiors Boutique

Custom Full - Service

Architectural Interior Design Studio

EAT | PLAY | CELEBRATE

Littlefield’s is the ultimate walk-up destination in the heart of Tarrytown serving coffee, brunch bites, sweet treats, and tacos. Grab to-go, order ahead online, or bring the entire family and stay awhile. Enjoy our shaded patio with misters and a kid-friendly play area! Now accepting table reservations and private event inquiries! Please email hello@littlefieldsatx.com for more info.

littlefieldsatx.com | i@littlefieldsatx

Photography

by: Lauren Kanne

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12 K I D S

Any Baby Can

ATX Yoga Girl

Austin Golf Academy

Austin Mom Walks

Champions Westlake

Cordovan Art School

Figment Creative Labs

KK’s Art Club

MomBrain *Editor’s Pick

Pace Austin

Poppylist

The Art Garage

The Nest

Thinkery

West Austin Youth Association (WAYA)

WorkCastle *Editor’s Pick

Bouldin Acres

Easy Tiger

Family Business Beer Company

Fresa’s

Frontyard Brewing

GoodPop

Hat Creek Burger Company

Littlefield’s

Matt’s El Rancho

Meanwhile Brewing Co.

Patrizi’s

Pinthouse Pizza

Serenity Kids

Siete Foods

The Fieldhouse at the Crossover

Tiny’s Milk & Cookies

Alexa James Baby

Art of Dough *Editor’s Pick

Austin Baby Co.

Bloom Todds

Chalkfulloflove

Estilo Kids

La Paloma

Lovely Little Things

PerriBerri

Picket Fences

SCHOOLS

Alliance Children’s Garden

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Mueller Lake Park

Pease Park

Play for All Park

Quarry Splash Pad

Splash Shack

Springwoods Park

Zilker Park

411 Pediatrics

Austin Skin Physicians

Dell Children’s Medical Center

Loving Pediatric Dentistry

Natalist

Premier Pediatrics Bee Cave

Rooted Femme

Texas Children’s Hospital

The Source

Toothbud Pediatric Dentistry

Truly Chiropractic *Editor’s Pick

Acton Academy

Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders

Brentwood Christian School

Casner Christian Academy

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Headwaters School

Hill Country Christian School

Hyde Park Schools

International School of Texas

Regents School of Austin

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

St. Gabriel’s Catholic School

St. Michael’s Catholic Academy

The Girls’ School of Austin

Trinity Episcopal School

A MODERN KIDS SALON

HAIRCUTS | SPECIAL

STYLING

| MINI - MANIS COLOR | BIRTHDAY PARTIES | SHOP

Leslie Reeves Owner, Lakeline location

Lauren Munoz Owner, Mesa location

Jon Adams Founder & CEO

Michael McCollum Adams Managing Partner

The Salvation Army

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Austin. A dynamic and diverse community of women making change happen through volunteerism and fundraising.

sawaaustin.org | i@sawaatx

Lauren is proud to call Georgetown, Texas, home. Established in 1848, Georgetown is the home of red poppy fields, charming historic buildings, iconic dining experiences, and unmatched local shopping. Georgetown sits just north of Austin. It moves at a slightly slower pace, but still explodes with charm and character. It seems as though as the Central Texas area changes, Georgetown stays the same.

Friday

8:00 Pilates class; kick off the perfect weekend in Georgetown with a workout at Truecore Fitness! Imagine a boutique fitness experience in a loft-style studio that overlooks the square. It’s a real treat!

9:30 Georgetown does not lack a good cup of coffee! Pop in 309 Coffee for a real local’s experience. It seems like everyone becomes friends here.

11:00 Travel back in time and take your kids to All Things Kids, a sweet and wholesome toy store with an ice cream parlor in the back.

12:00 Next up? Lunch at Goodfolks. The good ol’ southern food your stomach and heart craves!

2:00 Did someone say antique shopping? Georgetown is a destination for antique lovers but our favorites are Gatherings and Rough & Ready.

5:00 Dinner at The Golden Rule. The vibes are as immaculate as the food and drinks, and the owner, Cody Hirt, can make you the perfect Chilton.

7:00 There’s no better local’s ending to the day than fudge from Kilwins.

Saturday

8:00 Start the weekend off with a cinnamon roll from the one and only Sweet Lemon Kitchen. They are made fresh in-house and only available ‘til they sell out…which is fast. That’s why we recommend making this your FIRST stop.

9:00 Walk off Sweet Lemon on the square, window shopping and popping into each little shop owned by charming locals, then continue the morning in the grass around the courthouse, which sits at the center.

12:00 Carve out time to sit with an old friend (or new one!) at Union Merchant, a quaint spot to grab a small cheese board and enjoy a good glass of wine in the courtyard surrounded by French-inspired interiors.

2:00 We’re catching a matinee showing at the Palace Theatre, where we’ll watch a live musical and feel like we’ve been transported back to simpler times.

5:00 Dinner at El Monumento, the best authentic Mexican food sitting right on the river. Wonderful, fresh food with

Spend a weekend

with Lauren Robertshaw from Secrets ’n Such

a fun and relaxing vibe! Their margaritas are the perfect segue to Saturday’s finale.

7:00 We’ll finish off this night at Mesquite Creek Outfitters, a relaxing, laddish spot where friends can gather to enjoy a beer or glass of wine and play cards. It’s truly a unique experience, and weirdly feels like you’re mentally in a mountain town, but with your feet cemented in Texas.

MONUMENT CAFE

in Georgetown

WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Sunday

8:00 Mandatory Sunday morning breakfast at the Monument Cafe. Since 1995, Monument Cafe has prided itself on only serving fresh food, made completely inhouse by its employees. I guess that’s why Guy Fieri has frequented it on more than one occasion for Diners, DriveIns and Dives, and the Food Network named it one of their top places to eat.

GRACE HERITAGE CENTER

Connect with Lauren

10:00 Stroll the quiet streets under the oaks and listen to the church bells.

12:00 Pop in Lark & Owl, the local bookstore. Grab a sandwich at the bistro inside and kick back with a recommended book.

2:00 Visit Sweet Eats Fruit Farm for an outdoor seasonal adventure that all ages will enjoy!

5:00 End the weekend with dinner at Juliet Italian Kitchen.

Photography by: Feather & Twine

Photography

PARKER, LUTCF Founder, CEO, & Principal Financial Advisor

Whatʼs YOUR Happily Ever After?

*Financial Adviser for Eagle Strategies LLC Eagle Strategies LLC is a New York Life Company. Silas Parker and Associates, LLC is independently owned and operated from Eagle Strategies and its affiliates

SILAS

Benchmark is proud to be your community bank, and has been family-owned with Texas roots since 1964. They provide the most excellent service, with a customerfirst attitude and strong desire to be a true relationship-focused bank. Pop in for an extra-cold Topo to see what sets them apart.

Hannah Nokes Owner

Photography by:

Lenhardt General Manager

JoAnn

KRISTIN ERNST

ELLIE ERNST

COCO

Female Founders

Drops Of Honey Designs is a creative studio that helps brands create inspiring visuals that captivate their audience and tell their brand story. ecmccormick.com i@ec_mccormick Elizabeth McCormick, Founder Helping entrepreneurs visualize their services and products through

dropsofhoneydesigns.com i@dropsofhoneydesigns Kimberly Rico, Founder

We welcome the opportunity to build something amazing together. Register your project with us online or give us a call to learn more.

Architecture by Side Andle Side

Photography by Casey Dunn

Construction by Moontower

HERITAGE EXPEDITION SAFARI LEISURE ESCAPES

AN INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE OF BROWNELL TRAVEL

SERVING WESTLAKE AND WEST AUSTIN SINCE 2007

INTERIORS

KITCHEN DESIGN + BUILD STUDIO

Featured in: House Beautiful

Photography by: Avery Nicole Photography

Laura Pankonien Principal Designer Bleu & TPG

Kristina Collins MD, FAAD

Sarah Gee MD, FAAD

Meagan Keefe MD, FAAD

Your baby registry, simplified. Poppylist helps you become the parent you want to be, starting with the right products for your growing family.

Sarah Hollingsworth Founder & CEO

Tamiz Ahmed Co-founder & CTO

Susie Busch Transou Founder & CEO

Laura Garrett Store Manager

LOCAL AUSTIN BEVERAGES

Austin’s local beverage scene is unlike any other — we are truly spoiled for choice! Pop into any boutique grocer or local café, and you’ll be met with a “bevie” of choices. From coffee to kombucha to spirits and more, here are the local libations we love.

Made in Driftwood from wildharvested West Texas sotol plants, Desert Door is a premium spirit that tastes unquestionably of the land.

desertdoor.com

i @desertdoor

Experience a bold and complex botanical drink that nourishes the mind and body without the harmful impacts of traditional spirits.

tenneyson.com i @tenneyson

Waterloo Gin pours together limestone-fed springs and local botanicals for a true taste of place.

waterloogin.com i @waterloogin

Fronks sprouted nutmilks — all fresh, all organic, all local and all delicious. Served in reusable printed glass bottles. freshfronks.com i @freshfronks

The first 100% Texas-grown rosé that’s canned for your next adventure. You CAN enjoy it anywhere and everywhere! swayrose.com i @yeswecanwine

The canned Espresso Martini that’s ready whenever you are. Made with 6x distilled vodka and Arabica espresso.

can-tini.com i @drinkcantini

The only zero-waste, renewable source of clean water. Still and sparkling rainwater straight from the clouds above your head. richardsrainwater.com i @richardsrainwater

1960’s cocktail culture inspired Goodnight Loving Vodka. Made with pure Texas artesian spring water, it’s the smoothest vodka you’ll ever enjoy. goodnightlovingvodka.com i @goodnightlovingvodka

Treaty Oak Distilling defies convention and creates awardwinning whiskeys like the 100% grainto - glass Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon. treatyoakdistilling.com i @treatyoak

Artwork by: Coloring Austin

Cynthia McMillioan Co-Founder

Jennifer Parkman Owner

SPECIALIZING IN LUXURIOUS FURNISHINGS AND HIGH - QUALITY SERVICE, ELITE AUSTIN DELIVERS CURATED DESIGNS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE. IMAGINE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFULLY AND COMFORTABLY FURNISHED, WHETHER YOU RENT OR OWN.

Photography by: Melanie Secor of Wild Sparrow Photo Co.

Starr Phelan Owner

Yvette Ruiz Owner

Connecting readers with local businesses in their communities nationwide.

CAMILLE DELGADO FOUNDER & ARTIST

CARLY BLAIR Owner & Creative Director

Photography by: Kristen Kilpatrick

A local boutique brokerage specializing in luxury residential real estate

Photography by: Megan Bucknall

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HELEN MATHESON | Associate Editor

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