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OUTSHOOT CANCER 3-Point Challenge
The OUTSHOOT CANCER final check presentation for the 2018-2019 season was presented recently at Auburn Arena. (L-R) Taylor Britton, BHHS Broker, Coach Chad Prewett, Coach Bruce Pearl and Owner and CEO of BHHS, Stacy Williams Jordan.
As March Madness turned into
total of 454 three-pointers (only
through early diagnosis and local
April AUsomeness, Auburn fans
10 shy of the all-time record)
treatment. He went on to play
around the globe cheered on
equating to a total donation
the entire 2007-08 season while
Coach Bruce Pearl and his Tigers
of $11,350 to Coach Pearl’s
battling the disease. Proceeds
to the school’s first appearance
local philanthropy.
benefit cancer patients and
in the Final Four ever! Part of
treatment centers in Opelika,
their run was due to the season-
At the recent check presentation,
Alex City, Montgomery,
long success shooting three-
Coach Pearl explained how every
Birmingham and Huntsville.
point shots. As the sponsor of
penny of the donation will go
the Outshoot Cancer 3-Point
to care for families within our
AS THE OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE
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local community who are dealing
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with the difficulties of a cancer
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twist to the action. For every
diagnosis and treatment. Pearl
HOMESERVICES PREFERRED
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and his coaching staff initiated
REAL ESTATE IS PROUD TO
during the season, BHHS donated
the OUTLIVE (now AUTLIVE)
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program in 2009 at Tennessee in
FOOTBALL, BASEBALL AND
Cancer initiative. The Tigers broke
recognition of former Vol Chris
ALL SPORTS ACROSS CAMPUS.
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Lofton, who beat testicular cancer
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LOCAL FOCUS
FACES
LOLLY STEINER
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FEATURE STORY
ELIZABETH WHITE
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CULINARY CORNER ANOTHER BROKEN EGG
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Auburn’s Annual Craft Beer Festival
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PUBLISHER Summer’s warmth is leaving us, and soon autumn will rear its head on the Plains. Brisk, breezy days and football tailgates lie on the horizon, but not before we give summer its rightful send-off. There is still time for sunflowers, sunny days at the lake or beach, and the barbecues we know and love in the southern summer. This issue is a particularly special labor of love for us. We start with our cover feature on WRBL’s Elizabeth White, one of East Alabama and West Georgia’s most trusted reporters. You may know White from her Facebook Live broadcasts, but in this issue, we will introduce you to a side you may not know. Next up in our Faces section is Chamber of Commerce President and community advocate Lolly Steiner. We pick Steiner’s brain to see what makes her tick, all while learning a little about hard work and family in the process. Our business focus has us meeting with Ron and Teresa Schier, franchise owners of the newly opened Another Broken Egg Cafe. Our writer is very passionate about breakfast (if little else), and the restaurant earns his seal of approval. We also meet with Sherry Ware and Allison White, co-owners and operators of Designer’s Warehouse, to discuss their love of interior design and how their customer-focused philosophy brings style and comfort to clients’ homes and business. Lastly, our Travel section sends our intrepid writer to the far southern tip of the world as we explore the rugged landscape of Cape Town, South Africa. Wonders await in yet another exotic locale. -Matthew Tse
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EVENT: 11TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY DAY DINNER VENUE: STORYBOOK FARM, OPELIKA AL DATE: MAY 4TH, 2019
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Jessica Harmon, Jordon Coffield
Dr. Kevin & Nikki Nash
Michele & Todd Scholl, Erick Wicklund, Ron Anders
Blake & Reagan Rutland
Paul Willis
Olivia & Lisa Van Der Reijden
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David & Andee Hodo
The eleventh Annual Kentucky Derby Day Dinner and Auction was a fun filled day benefiting Storybook Farm. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy tasty derby cuisine, bid in a live auction, and select favorite horses to win. This year’s event was presented by Stone Martin Builders with live auction items such as: Argentina hunting trip, spa weekend, Iron Bowl Tickets and many more exciting items.
Tray & Molly Hulsey, Meredith & Matt George
Brad, Susie, & Isabel Litkenhous
Krystle & Jason Hall Bobby & Rhianna Greenawalt Mitchell Martin, Justin Quinn, Jeremy Till
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Brad & Cameran Williams
Mike & Sheila Daughtry, Shelby Prestridge
Liliana Stern, Olesya Siegel
Jim & Lee Vanoy
Leah & Bret Eddins, Megan & Michael Schumacher
Hunter & Lisa Price, Matt & Jessica Brown
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David & Ali Walker
The festive fundraiser allowed visitors to dress in colorful hats and bow ties, to experience an exciting sport while supporting the mission of “Hope on Horseback.�
Joe & Reba Curtis
Curtis, Valentina, Brigita
Jessica Rush,Katie Weatherall, Mariano Mora, Monica Midon, Shari Kennedy, Fabio Pinaffi, Alex Francis
Jessie Barksdale, Jo Beth Williford
Ted & Jean Triplett
Paul & Jackie Jang
Jessica Mims, Ali Rabren, Shelby Martin
Mark & Lori Fuller
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Brad & Shonda Weir
Frank & Paula Plan, Drew & Sarah Brown, Ross & Melissa Morris
Kevin, David & J.D Walker
Charles & Jean Kendrick, Beth Pollard, Jamie & Meagan Pollard,Jeremy & Ashley Robinson
Jenny & Jason Williams
Jake, Nicole, & Leon Ayres
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Andy & Sanna Hardin
Melissa Dooley, Lisa Persons
Meredith & John Mark Davis
Scott & Ashley Benson
Michael & Haley Price
Dena Little
Wes & Abby Gibson
Dawn Ware, Georgia Todd, Eric Mikkelson
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VISAGE SPENCER CANCER CENTER GRAND OPENING
SPENCER CANCER CENTER GRAND OPENING Spencer, Cancer Center, Opelika AL June 6th, 2019
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The E.L. Spencer Jr. and Ruth Priester Spencer Cancer Center celebrated opening the doors of the new facility in Lee County. The open house gave visitors a chance to walk through the East Alabama Medical Center’s cancer center and explore the new technology being implemented to future patients.
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SPENCER CANCER CENTER GRAND OPENING Spencer, Cancer Center, Opelika AL June 6th, 2019
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BREATH FACES: LOLLY STEINER LOCAL FOCUS: DESIGNER’S WAREHOUSE CULINARY CORNER: ANOTHER BROKEN EGG RECIPE: FALL
FACES LOLLY STEINER
Lolly Steiner
Lolly Steiner
Many of us in Auburn know as the
President of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce,
and someone to
whom we owe thanks for a degree
of
our
community’s
prosperity. However, there is a fascinating woman and an interesting life behind that – we
Lolly
at Southern Tatler sat down with to learn about how
she got to where she is today, and what family and hard work mean to her.
y entrance to Auburn Chamber of Commerce President
Lolly
Steiner’s
office sees me greeted like an old friend. Lolly is hard at work, preparing for a family vacation shortly after the workday concludes. This information makes me all the more thankful that she has taken time out of her busy day to meet with us, as we all know work is rarely sparse when preparing to take a weekend trip. We are seated and discuss local news, businesses and family before we begin our interview proper. I expected something straightforward and down-to-business on such a tightly packed day, but Lolly’s natural gift for conversation makes for a natural flowing discussion filled with laughs and lessons.
Lolly Steiner was born Caroline Sinkule, the youngest of nine children to Ed and Sue Sinkule. The family owned and operated a dairy farm in Russell County, Alabama, which ran for 48 years until 1999. The family still owns the farm to this day. “We all worked on the farm when we were growing up. Six boys and three girls were a big help for a family business – we’d help in any way that we were able based on our age. We learned the value of hard work early in our lives. Being raised on the farm certainly shaped me, it’s an opportunity that most people
never experience. I have never taken for granted how fortunate I am to have been a part of a working farm, and it wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized this,” she recalls. Lolly would later attend Chattahoochee Valley Junior College, where she was a student for two years. She would continue her education at Auburn University, through which she would study in several fields including accounting and journalism. “I didn’t really enjoy accounting, and I don’t think I was good enough of a writer to be a journalist – it just wasn’t for me.
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Lolly Steiner is a community-oriented advocate that we are lucky to call a neighbor.
However, I did always have a real knack and passion for business, which I found at work in junior college and would later grow as I furthered my career,” Lolly says of her experience. She would find that love of business in her work at First Alabama Bank, now Regions, during her junior college years. Her time as a banker, 12 years or so in all, brought her a wealth of experiences and lessons that would shape the course of her life. In addition to the talents she acquired through her job experience, Lolly had the great fortune to work under confident and capable women that served as role models throughout her career. She recalls, “It was empowering to see these women in positions of authority, and achieving great things – it reminded me that I could do it too.” Lolly also began volunteering with the local Chambers of Commerce in Lee County, serving as an ambassador to the Opelika Chamber and as an Auburn Chamber diplomat in her early professional career. Her service and leadership abilities were quickly recognized, and Lolly was invited to serve as the Chamber’s director of membership in 1997. The rest is history, as Lolly now leads the Auburn Chamber and has many incredible achievements to her name. She has spearheaded many successful initiatives within our community, including events such as the Thanksgiving Dinner for Public Safety Employees and Tornado Relief for Rainsville, as well as the establishment of Hickory Dickory Park in north Auburn. Of course, you will never hear Lolly boasting about her achievements – she carries herself with the utmost humility, preferring to share the credit with her team and the Auburn community at large.
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She says of Auburn, “This is an affluent community – and I do not mean that purely financially – we are affluent with spirit and a desire to give back. This city’s citizens are good and caring people, and they make Auburn rich in quality of life. The people of Auburn are the primary reason that our community is so prosperous and vibrant, and why we continue to grow.” Lolly has a passion for working on behalf of the community and its values. One of those values is family – one that Lolly holds very dear to her own heart. While working at First Alabama and Regions Bank, she met a man named Bob Steiner. She was young and in college, and while the two dated she did not believe that the relationship was destined to be very serious. Lolly recalls humorously, “Well, as it happens I ended up getting very sick while I was at Auburn – I had pneumonia and ended up bedridden, out of school and work for almost 14 months. We are talking deathly sickness. My doctor at the time said that an entire lobe of one of my lungs was
clouded with fluid and I was treated for acute pneumonia. I ended up having to stay with my mother until I got well again. It was after I recovered and had been away for a while that Bob came to mind and I thought, ‘You know, I think I really do like this cat.’” It was only once she had returned to work at Regions and the two rekindled their romance. The couple was married in 1984. The two have an ideal marriage, abundant in love and friendship. The Steiners have one daughter, Caroline. Caroline and her husband Hunter have recently welcomed a daughter into the world as well, Steele, age 2. Lolly loves to spend time with her family, and makes it a priority to be a constant presence in the life of her granddaughter. Lolly Steiner is a community-oriented advocate that we are lucky to call a neighbor. She is well-known to speak warmly and lovingly of her fellow Auburn citizens. She is committed to Auburn in every way, from the biggest of businesses to advocating for the those in the community that need help the most. She fervently supports all initiatives for furthering education in Auburn, especially the cause of literacy – she and Bob have been involved with causes such as the Literacy Coalition, which helps to teach illiterate or under-literate adults how to read and write. She is also personally involved as a citizen with the Food Bank of East Alabama, as well as charitable and philanthropic endeavors in her work as Chamber of Commerce President. Lolly Steiner is a busy woman, but as I have learned, she is never too busy to make a difference. We commend her for her service to Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County, and we are proud to have her as a member of our community.
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LOCAL FOCUS DESIGNER’S WAREHOUSE
A Touch of Luxury Designer’s Warehouse Since 2017,
DESIGNER’S WAREHOUSE
has provided interior and event design services to the Auburn and Opelika communities. With incredible attention to detail, high-end offerings, and a focus on fulfilling clients wants and needs,
WAREHOUSE
DESIGNER’S
has seen consistent growth since
its opening. We at Southern Tatler sit down with Sherry Ware and Allison White of DESIGNER’S
WAREHOUSE to discuss the business’s success and their experiences in the field.
e enter the showroom of Designer’s Warehouse are immediately
in
awe.
A
dilettante in all things design, I am taken with the many luxurious furnishings, accessories and other decor in my field of vision. While redecorating my home a thousand times over in my head, I am approached by Sherry Ware and Allison White, the owners and operators of this beautiful retail space. Regaining my composure, we begin our interview.
Sherry Ware, originally from Huntsville, Alabama, graduated from Auburn University in 1987 with a degree in Interior Design. She started her career with the Russell Corporation in Alexander City as a merchandising manager, but returned to Auburn in 2003 and started House Dressings, her first interiors business. Ware closed House Dressings to move to Indiana for a few years, but credits a great deal of her success to thriving in the corporate environment of the Russell Corporation.
“It really brings a lot to the table, what you see and learn in something like a big Fortune 500 company like that,” said Ware. “If you keep your eyes open, you can learn a lot about business, like meeting deadlines and keeping budgets; that knowledge transfers to all areas of business. I think that has a lot to do with my personal success and the success of Designer’s Warehouse.” Allison White grew up in Auburn and, as she said with a laugh, “my choice of colleges boiled down to Auburn, or Auburn. I never considered anywhere else.”
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At Auburn White considered pursuing several majors, including interior design and business, but ultimately earned a degree in Family Studies in 2016. Still, her desires always pointed her towards owning her own business. “I wanted to have freedom in my work, to have a family and raise my children,” said White “I didn’t really want the 8-5 office job where I would sit at a desk all day, I wanted the freedom that comes with being your own boss and the passion of doing what you love. Now that I have [my daughter] Addie, that dream of freedom and flexibility is realized and balanced with the success I always wanted for myself.” Finding herself unimpressed with the opportunities in her chosen career field upon graduation, that longing to own her own business gnawed in the back of White’s mind. She had known Ware for
years, in time even becoming her daughter-in-law after marrying Ware’s youngest son, Max. Recalling a conversation she had with Ware a few years prior, White decided to call her up about opening a storefront. Though it was new territory for her, Ware’s experience in design and owning an interiors business helped to soften White’s learning curve. The two acquired a space, attended a home-furnishings show in Atlanta to stock the store and
opened Designer’s Warehouse in February 2017. Designer’s Warehouse is a full-service interior design studio, providing luxurious options on all fronts at varying price points. The studio covers everything from a simple design consultation to
new curtains, interior and exterior finishes, custom window treatments, and even offers all-inclusive packages for newly built home and commercial spaces. The showroom and warehouse are stocked with all manner of inventory, from furnishings, fabrics and upholstery to accessories and paints. White describes the showroom as “blended,” focusing on both form and function, with varying price points to suit any client’s budget and needs. Ware and White frequent gift and décor retail markets four times a year, personally scouting for new inventory to suit their clientele. Designer’s Warehouse adheres rigidly to a “customer first” policy, always considering the desires of the client before injecting personal opinions.
As Ware says, “most designers tend to be opinionated and willful. If you forget that you’re providing a service, it’s easy to let your personal style overshadow what a customer wants. We’re proud of our approach in finding what best suits our customer’s personal style and including them in the design process as much as we can.” The talented designers at Designer’s Warehouse will help you to discover your own personal style and unlock your home’s true potential, whether you are just repainting your kitchen or completing fitting out your dream home. Aside from the offered design services, the breathtaking showroom is a full-service retail space filled with items guaranteed
to bring any room to life. Unique and timeless items in every style fill the space, ranging from traditional to contemporary, as well as modest to bold. It can be easy to get lost among the beautiful items on display — rugs, art pieces, pottery, bedding, lamps and more invites customers to indulge their inner stylist. Designer’s Warehouse is also able to special order from their thousands of vendor lines to find that absolutely perfect piece for your ideal home. An incredible place offering beautiful decor and talented help, Designer’s Warehouse is guaranteed to amplify your personal style and give you that perfect look you
have always wanted. The talented women operating the business always put your needs first, within budget and in a timely fashion. It is not hard to see why Designer’s Warehouse’s has seen great success since its founding — a combination of experience, passion, and personality elevates their work far beyond the standard. The Southern Tatler commends Sherry Ware and Allison White on the fantastic business they have built, and we hope that we can get on their books for the next time we need to redecorate the office!
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CULINARY CORNER ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE
YOU HAVE TO BREAK
Another Broken Egg Cafe has been a southern brunch staple since the company opened its first restaurant in Louisiana in 1996. Boasting a creative menu composed of the finest ingredients, the franchise has spread like wildfire throughout the southeast to rave reviews from customers. In early June of 2019, Auburn residents Ron and Teresa Schier brought the franchise to Lee County to the same fanfare. We sit down with the Schiers to discuss Another Broken Egg ’s operations, success, and the restaurant’s place in the community.
I enter into Another Broken Egg Cafe and am immediately taken with the blend of folksy quotes, striking artwork and sleek furnishings composing the interior. Arriving after closing time, busy employees buzz about wiping tables, wrapping up side work and cleaning the kitchen equipment. Ron and Teresa Schier, owners and operators of the new Auburn store, give me the grand tour of the restaurant. The couple starts off showing me the interior/exterior bar setup which allows a team of bartenders to service the outside patio area and inside bar from the same station. Next is the kitchen, a wellstocked and extraordinarily clean setup full of flat top grills, stove eyes, presses and even a sous vide circulation machine – the key to eggs benedict of the highest caliber. On the far side of the restaurant’s standard seating, I am finally shown an extra space — the “Auburn” room — a private dining area for meetings or events that touts an exciting marquis sign spelling “Auburn” in bright lights, as well as several Auburn-related paintings and photo prints and a mounted television set. Even without the familiar hum of a busy restaurant in full rush, I am impressed by the attention to detail surrounding Another Broken Egg. START YOUR DAY RIGHT! The perfect start to a perfect day! Grab a plate of bacon and egg with pancakes!
The original Broken Egg Cafe opened in Old Mandeville, Louisiana in 1996. The original design of the restaurants resembled cottages in French country styles, using a cozy atmosphere to complement the warmth of an incredible breakfast or brunch. Over 20 years later, Another Broken Egg has expanded to over 65 stores throughout the southeast. The Schiers’ restaurant is located on Bent Creek Road, nestled perfectly between Auburn and Opelika, and has a more contemporary design, one that Ron says will be representative of newer stores of the franchise in the future. The Schiers are forthcoming about just how helpful and incredible the company has been in its support for their new venture.
“The positivity and team atmosphere within the company is wonderful,” Ron Schier said. “We have met and keep frequent contact with [Another Broken Egg Founder] Ron Green, who has been a ton of help. We had the fortune of getting into contact with our current general manager, who is a veteran of managing two other stores within the company. Other franchise owners have given us tips and wish us well, which has made the transition into the restaurant business much smoother than we expected.” The response from the community has also exceeded their wildest expectations — a little over a month after opening, Another Broken Egg is expecting to serve its 13,000th customer. The Schiers are humbled by the early success.
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“We love to see happy customers enjoying great food, and we love the opportunities that we are providing to our team here. It’s great to serve the community in such a positive way on so many fronts,” Ron adds. Ron and Teresa Schier are new to the restaurant industry, but have always wanted to serve the Auburn and Opelika communities in their own way. The Schiers always dreamed of having their own business, and after discovering Another Broken Egg, they fell in love with the company’s mission and culture and decided to bring the well-known property to Lee County. Ron met Teresa while he was stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia with the Army. She was his bank teller, and in his words, “the first time I saw her, I told the friend that I was with ‘That’s her. That’s the woman
I’m going to marry.’” Ron turned out to be correct, as the couple began to date and were eventually married. His time as an officer in the Army required the family to move around a good bit until his retirement from service – at which time the Schiers returned to Auburn, a community that they fell in love with. After working in IT while in the Army, Ron continued to work in the field for Dell Technologies after retiring from the military, while Teresa Schier is a teacher at Ogletree Elementary in Auburn. The Schiers have three daughters: Sarah, 28, lives in Washington, D.C., where she is a captain in the Army and currently works as a resident physician. Kellie, 25, is a licensed cued speech transliterator for the deaf. Rebecca, 22, helps with the family business at Another Broken Egg café, Of course, a restaurant is only as good as its food; thankfully, great food is at the top of the list of priorities for Another Broken Egg.
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The cafe is constantly improving and rotating its menu, with fresh new creations cooked to perfection using only the finest ingredients. Being a passionate breakfast enthusiast, my mouth waters as I inspect the menu – bananas foster pancakes, a lobster-and-brie omelette, all manner of eggs benedict, burgers, inspired cocktails, and fine coffees have my mind racing. Ron tells me that the restaurant’s menu rotates four times per year to accommodate fresh
seasonal ingredients, though many staples remain year-round. The company focuses on southern comfort with interesting twists, and making breakfast, brunch or lunch into more than a meal – each serving is a completely different experience.
Whether it is shrimp n’ grits, chicken and waffles, a seafood omelette, or the traditional biscuits and gravy, Another Broken Egg has something for every taste. Equally as important is the perfect drink to pair — be it mimosa, a great Bloody Mary, or an incomparable cup of coffee. The sensational menu and attention to detail in preparation is another of Another Broken Egg’s many strengths, and a
key reason that Lee County is going crazy for the new restaurant. Teresa jokes that the restaurant’s wait times have consistently hung around the one-hour-plus mark since the doors have opened – however, I see that as a testament to just how incredible Another Broken Egg’s food can be. However, Teresa and Ron also let me in on an insider secret – customers can use the Yelp! application’s waitlist feature to order a table with-
out being physically present at the restaurant. Just reserve your spot, wait for the timer to tick down and show up at the restaurant when your table is ready. All in all, it seems that Another Broken Egg Cafe is on the path to incredible success in Auburn and Opelika, while Ron and Teresa Schier are fulfilling their desire to help and serve the community that they love.
The outstanding restaurant is serving up breakfast, brunch and lunch every day from 7am2pm with no lull between opening and closing. Despite working hard, the Schiers have high spirits – they are humbled by the community’s overwhelming positive response to their work, and feel blessed to be able to give back to Lee County. The Southern Tatler wish them the best and will often be among the eager crowd .
CHEF ROBBIE NICOLAISEN The Hound Chef C.R. “Robbie” Nicolaisen has been highly recognized in and around the
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southeast for his unique approach to southern style cuisine. Hailing from Asheboro, NC, he attended the highly-
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accredited Johnson and Wales University in Charleston where he graduated with honors. At the age of 24, his culinary career
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Chef Nicolaisen currently serves as the Executive Chef for The Hound, a locallyloved restaurant and bourbon bar in Auburn, AL. Focusing on fresh, locally sourced foods along with heritage breed pork, house-cured bacon, as well as other organic and humanely raised meats, Chef Nicolaisen is redefining New American southern food in the heart of Alabama.
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FOR THE FILLING 1. Cut 2 lb. tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and remove seeds. 2. Place tomatoes in a single layer on paper towels; sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt. Let stand 30 minutes. 3. Preheat oven to 425°. Stir together Cheddar cheese, next 10 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl until combined. 4. Pat tomato slices dry with a paper towel. 5. Sprinkle cornmeal over bottom of crust. Lightly spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture onto crust; layer with half of tomato slices in slightly overlapping rows. 6. Spread with 1/2 cup cheese mixture. 7. Repeat layers, using remaining tomato slices and cheese mixture. 8. Cut remaining 3/4 lb. tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and arrange on top of pie. 9. Bake at 425° for 40 to 45 minutes, shielding edges with foil during last 20 minutes to prevent excessive browning. 10. Let stand 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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2. Season to taste
Depot in Auburn, Chef Scott Simpson has over thirty years of culinary experience and is now bringing his globally inspired seafood dishes to the heart of the South.
FOR THE CAKE 1. Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan. 2. Sauté the mushrooms: Melt the butter in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and sauté about 5 minutes (if using chanterelles, dry sauté first for a minute or two and let the mushrooms cook in their own juices before adding the butter). 3. Add rice: Add wine to the rice and stir to combine. Let Wine reduce.
As the first Alabama restaurant to fully qualify for the James Beard Foundation’s 6. This process will take almost 20 minutes. The rice should be just cooked and slightly chewy.
Smart Catch program, Chef Simpson
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives.
and The Depot are committed to serving
8. Once Seasoned pour onto an oiled sheet pan to cool, portion into 2 oz round balls on another flat surface a sprayed sheet pan, Form into tight round cakes 9. Roll in Panko Bread Crumbs, Hold until service time
4. Add simmering stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring enough to keep the rice from sticking to the edges of the pan. Stir the rice almost constantly — stirring sloughs off the starch from the rice, making the creamy sauce you’re looking for in a risotto.
10. Fry to order in 350 degree oil for 4 minutes until golden brown.
5. Wait until the stock is almost completely absorbed before adding the next 1 cup.
12. serve on Pistou (or your favorite Pesto recipe), Garnish with chopped heirloom tomato, and a little more shaved parmesan.
11. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon onto paper towel sprinkle with salt .
sustainable seafood fished or farmed through
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practices. Bringing The Depot back to life, Chef Simpson is plating up pristine seafood focusing on grilled gulf-coastal cuisine with a worldly flair.
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FEATURE 72 _________________________ ELIZABETH WHITE practicing the pause
Elizabeth White Practicing the Pause
If you live in the Auburn-Opelika area, you are well aware of the news reporter Elizabeth White. Seemingly always first on the scene, Elizabeth
White’s Facebook Live broadcasts are usually the community’s first look into breaking news in the greater Lee County region. We were able to sit down with
Elizabeth to learn more about
what she does – what goes into her work, how she got to where she is, and her personal philosophy on reporting.
Disclaimer: In order to protect their privacy, Whites family will not be mentioned in this article.
have the great fortune to meet WRBL’s Elizabeth White away from the scene of breaking news – in fact, our local coffee shop may be the furthest thing from an action-packed scene.
Despite the seemingly mundane nature of
this meeting with one of Auburn’s most recognizable faces, Elizabeth White is elated to see me arrive. She instantly dives into a discussion of happenings around Auburn, our work and life experiences, even take a detour to discussing the deeper themes of the recently concluded HBO series Game of Thrones, in which we share a mutual interest.
It is immediately apparent why she is a good representative for our community as a journalist – her friendly demeanor is disarming, and trust comes implicitly as one listens to the confident, yet thoughtful and deliberate manner of her speech. Of course, her charismatic nature is not her only claim to fame.
White was born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and graduated from Auburn University in 2000 with a degree in radio, television and film (RTVF). “I chose RTVF and never once changed my major,” said White. She moved to Atlanta for a brief period as part of a newsroom internship, ten returned to newsrooms in Auburn, the community in which she would make her home. She met her nowhusband during this time, and the two have since
started a family, complete with many dogs. The mention of the family’s dogs sparks a great story from during their time dating. “I was a little down for a time when I moved back to Auburn, because it was after college and most of my friends had moved,” said White. “I was never much of a going-out, partying type, and I was working late all the time, so I wanted to make friends but didn’t often have the opportunity. So he said ‘come with me and we’re going to get you
a best friend.’ I was confused the whole drive, until we arrived at the house. There was a litter of golden retreiver puppies, and he quite literally bought me my best friend then and there.” Elizabeth’s family life is, in her words, all about balance. “WRBL has been incredible in that regard. They care about me and my family, and they provide me with an amazing work-life balance.” Between her busy and hectic reporting schedule, she makes sure to be very present in the lives of her children. “They know that I will always root for them, I will always believe them, and I will always be cheering them on,” she adds. Elizabeth’s an exuberant personality, but her reporting is more than smiles and the right words – her guiding ethos is rooted in good reporting tempered with compassion for her fellow human beings. “When I was in high school, I was watching a report on a local violent crime — the news stations were mostly talking about the grisly details, the suspect and so much else. But one reporter that I tuned into focused on the victim, their family, their life and their achievements.
It’s called ‘victim-first reporting,’ and it really stuck with me.” Elizabeth informs us.She does not sensationalize her stories and headlines with speculation, opinion, or “sexy” headlines intended purely to generate clicks and views online. “I focus on the who, what, where, when, how and why. I’m not going to loudly speculate with my opinion on a broadcast, and I will never say something vague like ‘sources say this.’ All of my sources can be verified, and rarely go unnamed unless they require anonymity,” she elaborated. White looks for the balance between wanting to be the first to report on news and showing respect for potential victims and their loved ones.
Though the facts are important to Elizabeth White, she practices humanity in all of her work. Her compassion is evident to her viewers during broadcasts. She admits openly to tearing up on camera, and tears up a few times when emotional content arises in the course of our conversation. It could be easy to see how someone reporting on so many stories – some tragic and truly horrifying – could become jaded over so many years in business, but White is dedicated to practicing empathy and compassion in her work. With the exception of TV appearances on WRBL broadcasts, most of White’s broadcasting is done almost exclusively on Facebook Live. This provides her a unique
Elizabeth’s an exuberant personality, but her reporting is more than smiles and the right words...
“There’s a ‘perfect shot’ during a story that’s called ‘the money shot.’ But what if we don’t have all of the facts? What if everything has yet to be made public? I would hate for the loved ones of a victim to find out about the injury or death of someone close to them just because we were reckless with our camera, because we only cared about getting that ‘money shot.’ That would haunt me, and because of that we always ‘practice the pause,’ as we say.”
advantage in making her a one-woman news team. She is able to get on-site expediently, and in most cases needs only her cell phone to start recording and broadcasting to the public through social media. This brings viewers into an event as it is happening and allows for updates on the situation in real time. Her social media presence is profound, especially for a local personality, with nearly 69,000 followers on her Facebook page. The platform has allowed her to reach
an unprecedented amount of people, including viewers that would normally not tune into local news. The page is structured in such a way as to promote a dialogue, with Elizabeth posing questions on some stories as well as promoting civil discourse within the comments section. Her updates are frequent, her headlines are direct and her stories are not loaded with speculation or bias. Her compassion is also front and center in the page’s cover photo – a bold and hopeful message that reminds visitors “you matter.” Elizabeth White’s career is rife with accolades and achievements. She has won three Georgia Association of Broadcasting Awards. She has received an award for “Best Sports Story”, specifically for covering the Auburn University football team’s appearance in the Sugar Bowl. She was honored with “Best News Story” in 2012 for covering an effort by Lee County Sheriff ’s Department’s efforts to arrest parents that had long avoided child support payments, known as “Operation Iron Snare.”
One achievement of which she is particularly proud of is her live coverage of the announcement of the Kia plant coming to West Point, Georgia — a story for which she received a “Best Spot News” award. But she does not mention the award when recounting the tale, instead focusing on the human side of the story. “The decline of the manufacturing sectors in East Alabama and West Georgia was devastating for so many. So many jobs were lost, and that changed so many lives. When Kia announced that they would build a plant in West Point, it meant the world to so many people, and I was so happy to be able to be there for that.” White prefers stories with a happy ending and tries to bring light to seemingly forgotten stories of when people truly need help. Recently, the Beauregard tornadoes of March 2019 that left 23 dead in their wake saw the community and country mourned for Lee County. As the national spotlight faded, problems remained – specifically debris on Highway 51, present weeks after the tragedy.
There’s only a handful of people who I can describe as passionate, honest, faithful, brilliant and beautiful. Fortunately for me, I get to call her one of my dearest friend. Elizabeth lives both her professional and personal life as the above. I admire her so much as she continually blesses me with not only her friendship but how to be strong and fervent when balancing work and family life. ~ Susie Litkenhous
White did a story on the remaining wreckage and brought attention to the cleanup, at the time tended only by local volunteers. “It seemed as though there was a dispute on who was to handle the cleanup between local and state departments,” said White. “I won’t take full credit, but after attention was brought to the issue, a swift resolution was reached and the debris was gone soon after.” Despite the rigors of her job, White has very healthy outlets for the bad days and a great support system. Her family is very close, and she has a tight-knit group of friends to help her through the tougher days. She also enjoys working in her garden and attending her children’s activities.
She jokes that she is a “helicopter mom” to her two children, but under the jest lies the truth — she is a loving, caring and present parent to them. She lives a life filled with love, mirth, and compassion for her fellows. She informs me that our interview has made us into “friends for life” as we conclude. Elizabeth White has left me with a lot to think about – our conversation runs the entire gamut of emotion from glee to gloom, and a look into her work and life is enlightening. Though she jokes that she is “actually pretty boring,” her stories are fascinating and surprisingly human. It also encourages me, and hopefully all of us, to “practice the pause.”
ine is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages ever created by man. In fact, it’s one of the oldest inventions, period, with historical evidence dating back as far as 6,000 B.C. That also means wine experts have had centuries upon centuries of practice drinking it and perfecting it, and there’s one thing that everyone seems to agree upon: wine bottles, while an excellent vessel for storage of the drink, are not the best serving option. But that’s for a specific reason. Wine, so it seems, needs to be able to breathe in order to meet its full potential There are two reasons why we decant wines: 1. Decant an older wine to separate it from its sediment. 2. Decant a younger wine to increase aeration, revealing more complexity, and opening up aromas and flavors. It is for this reason that wine decanters exist. Transferring wine from the bottle into one of these receptacles can have a tremendous impact on the overall quality of it and — by proxy — your enjoyment. Different shapes are beneficial for different wine varieties, and while that is certainly something to consider, the truth of the matter is, any decanter is better than no decanter.
TWIST WINE DECANTER If you’re a stickler for how well your wine gets aerated, then this is the decanter for you. The unique design not only looks good, but it’s an effective way to make sure your wine breathes plenty before it hits your lips. And that’s because the twisting design will aerate it twice – once when you pour in the bottle and as you pour it into your glass of choice. And the metal base will ensure that it stays stable when you’re not actively pouring a drink.
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SEMPLI VASO-VINO WINE DECANTER Looking a bit more like a hollowed-out spinning top than a wine decanter, there is actually a perfectly good reason for the unique format of this vessel. Namely – and unsurprisingly – it was made to spin. Using a gentle motion, spinning this decanter while it is full of wine allows for a more thorough aeration – especially with reds like pinot noir or Malbec — making for a more enjoyable drinking experience all around. Plus, we’re sure you’ll find spinning this decanter entertaining in itself.
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LE CHATEAU WINE DECANTER Conforming to a more classic and time-tested design, this beautiful decanter is an extremely effective and elegant manner to let your wine breathe. It’s also 100 percent lead-free and blown entirely by hand, so you don’t have to worry about leeching impurities or poor quality of construction found in machinemade designs. The size is ideal for aerating a standard 750ml bottle.
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RIEDEL DECANTER MAMBA The handmade decanter distinguishes itself by an elegant and complex design. Riedel whole-heartedly believes all wines — young and old, red, white or sparkling — can be enhanced by decanting.
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RAVENSCROFT CRYSTAL PINNACLE WINE DECANTER If sound design is of the utmost importance to you when selecting home goods, then this is the decanter for you. While it still functions as any wine aerating vessel should, the modern, almost architectural design of this decanter is a striking addition to the home of anyone with discerning taste. The cherry on top of the proverbial cake is the beautiful spherical stopper that fits perfectly into this carafe’s spout.
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ZALTO HAND-BLOWN WINE DECANTER An interesting fact about this decanter: the precise angles of the glass were inspired by the tilt angles of the Earth itself. That incredibly cool, design-oriented fact aside, this is a superb vessel for aerating full-bodied red wines. It can also hold up to 64 ounces of liquid — just like a fullsized beer growler — and the stout shape promises to keep it from tipping over for anything other than intentional pouring.
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ZWIESEL 1872 BEAUNE WINE DECANTER The helpful handle on this wine decanter is not the only thing that makes it worthwhile. It’s also crafted from Tritan crystal, which is a scratch and chip resistant material made from a combination of titanium and zirconium oxide. Did we mention that it’s also thermal shock resistant? Because it is. Handmade in Germany, it is a superb addition to anyone’s abode.
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RIEDEL DUCK WINE DECANTER The unique bird shape of this wine decanter makes it ideal for red varietals because it offers a tremendous amount of horizontal surface area and, therefore, allows the wine to have more contact with the atmosphere, helps it aerate better. The wide base also makes this decanter far less likely to tip over, if you happen to have a spell of clumsiness. Each of these decanters goes through Riedel’s rigorous testing process to make sure that each one is soundly constructed.
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RIEDEL AMADEO WINE DECANTER Featuring a unique ‘swan’ shape, this decanter actually features dual spouts. One is ideal for pouring the wine into the vessel, whereas the other much skinnier spout is perfect for pouring wine out and into your glass. The organic shape is as elegant as it comes, which is especially beneficial to anyone with cohesive home design in mind. Best of all: each of these decanters are handblown by accomplished glassblowers in Riedel’s Austrian facility.
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WATERFORD BLACK CUT WINE DECANTER Strikingly different in appearance from the others on this list, this offering from Waterford is no less a completely capable wine decanting vessel. This ship-style decanter features high gloss black glass, with a diamond cut crystal viewing window toward the base, that goes beautifully with the deep red color of fullbodied wines, such as merlot or cabernet sauvignon.
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ROKOS 13° 60° 104° WINE DECANTER The most unique wine decanter on this list, this award-winning vessel is also the cream of the crop. It features three surfaces upon which it can be rested at 13, 60, and 104 degrees – each chosen in accordance with how full this wine decanter is. This is to ensure that whether it is full, half-empty or nearly finished, your cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, merlot, malbec or otherwise can get all the oxygen it needs to become perfectly balanced and delicious. It’s also offered in two sizes – one for standard 750ml bottles and the other for the much larger magnums.
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RIEDEL BOA CRYSTAL WINE DECANTER This stunning Crystal Decanter handmade for the Chinese Year of the Snake takes Riedel’s elegant serpentine vessels in a new design direction. Consisting entirely of tight coils, the Boa double-decants, opening up wine in mere seconds.
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JIMMY BUDVASE A classic yet modern glass budvase with a brass neck that elevates even the simplest blooms.
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CHLOE CHANDELIER The Chloe chandelier is elegant and timeless with alternating glass and gold rods suspended from the frame creating an elegant light feature.
ANNA FLOOR LAMP This grand floor lamp is nicely appointed with a cottage white finish and topped with an oatmeal linen drum shade.
WOODEN TRAYS This set of decorative oak finish mango wood box trays features teardrop and square mosaic glass mirror tile inlays in circle design, black fill, solid sides, and jute rope end handles with iron attachments.
MIRROR This whitewash rectangular wall mirror features a wooden rope inlayed in the center of the wood frame adding rustic character to any space.
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Beautiful day in Camps Bay in Cape town, South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA Nestled upon the Cape of Good Hope,
CAPE
TOWN is the nation of South Africa’s oldest city. Initially established as a supply outpost for the Dutch East India Company, it has grown into a thriving metropolis in the modern age. A unique blend of European and African cultures meshing together over centuries,
CAPE TOWN
holds
many treasures and breathtaking experiences for the adventurous traveler.
ape Town is beautiful when arriving by any means, but it is truly wondrous arriving by ship at twilight. A storm gathers on the horizon beyond the jutting cape’s rocky crags. The waning light of the setting sun finds its way to the storm clouds, igniting them with vivid colored tones of indigo, violet, coral and gold. The city towering out of the cape lies accented against the dusky sky, a thousand lights and torches burning at the crest where land meets water. Though the forming storm is ominous for seafaring, one cannot help but be astounded at the incredible vista as we arrive in Cape Town..
The cape upon which the city is
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to
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the
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built was first discovered in 1488 by optimism of finding a sea route for Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, who dubbed it the “Cape of Storms”
trade between Europe and India. In
1652,
the
Dutch
East
India
upon his arrival, a sentiment that Company sent many of its employees is easy to understand. It was later to the Cape of Good Hope to establish renamed “Cape of Good Hope” by King
a way-station for ships traveling to the
John II of Portugal — the rebranding Dutch East Indies in order to lessen
AT THE IN A IFUL DAY A BEAUT E TABLE MOUNTTER IS TH FOOT OF S DARK AND SINIGHTS. HIDES ITRING STORMY N SIDE DU
Cabo da Tormentosa The Cape of storms gives you A front row sit to some of nature’s most beautiful storms. While Thunder and lightning are rare phenomenon in Cape Town, but when it happens it goes down in all glory!
the perils of the mercantile journeys. The
advantageous
position
the late 18th and 19th centuries. Cape
of Town would eventually become a
Cape Town on a trade route, as well
colony of the British Empire in 1910,
as the discovery of diamond and gold
though it retained its Dutch cultural
mines, made it an ideal target for roots and influences as it assimilated opposing nations looking to dominate economically. The British and Dutch battled for the settlement throughout
the British way of life.
Taboa do Cabo Rising 1,087 meters south of the city center, flattopped Table Mountain is the most photographed landmark in South Africa and a constant reminder that nature is queen in this stunning seaside city. Built from massive beds of sandstone and slate, the mountain forms the northern end of the Cape Peninsula and lies within Table Mountain National Park.
H DER BEAC . AT BOUL HERS PENGUINSING THEIR FEAT STRUTT
Modern Cape Town is now a sprawling metropolitan area, bustling with diversity and life. The population of the city proper tops 400,000 people, but the greater metro area is home to almost 4 million. Due to its history based in mercantilism and British influence, the majority of Cape Town’s residents speak English as a first language, but Afrikaans, Zulu and other regional languages are common. The city touts a surprising mild climate, well-established infrastructure, and incredible amity to tourists. First among Cape Town’s attractions are its magnificent natural wonders – beautiful beaches and nature preserves will awe adventurers with their natural splendors. Cape Town includes the Cape Floristic Region, a World
UNIQU EA FOU ND RARE KIRSTENND ONLY ATTFLORA H BOTAN BOSCH NATIOE ICAL G ARDEN NAL S
Heritage protected site that exhibits one of the highest degrees of biodiversity on Earth. On Cape Town’s Table Mountain, there are an estimated 2200 species of plants, including many different types of fynbos, or protea flower. The protea is native to South Africa alone, with many types of the plant can only be found on Table Mountain. Within the national park is the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which focuses on cultivating indigenous plants and houses a conservatory with many plants from multiple biomes. The extraordinary biodiversity of the indigenous plants, as well as their varied climates of origin, ensure that fascinating flora will be in bloom in all season.
ND NG AROU NS, STRETCHI OR BASI TWO HARBIA AND ALFREDG OR IN CT THE VI ONT IS A BUZZ R. WATERFR NMENT QUARTE ENTERTAI
IS OD HOPEONE LE OF GO ST THE CAST ST SURVIVING RICA. THE OLDENG IN SOUTH AF BUILDI
BUILT CITY IN 1905, C OF ITAHALL IS A ST APE TOWN LIA RIK AND BRN NEO-RENA ING MIX ITISH C ISSANC E STYLE OLONIAL .
For animal lovers, Boulders Beach is the place to be – not a typical tourist destination, the sheltered beach is home to a colony of African penguins that took up residence on the shore in 1982. The protected natural environment is one of the few places in the world that tourists can view free penguins in a natural habitat. Boulders Beach is also a popular swimming beach, though the areas for swimming and footpaths are sequestered away from the penguin’s habitats. Cape Town holds many other natural formations and beaches along the Cape, with many fantastic vistas and hiking trails for the outdoor thrill-seekers. Cape Town’s landmarks and buildings tell the story of its unique cultural heritage. Many structures in the older sections
of the city are built in the Cape Dutch form – an architectural styling that blends traditions from French, German, Dutch, and Indonesian architecture into a unique form all its own. These structures are most visible in the suburb of Constantia, as well as the government buildings in the city’s Central District. Another enchanting district of the city is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, constructed upon the docks of the Port of Cape Town. In addition to hundreds of shops, the waterfront is home to the Two Oceans Aquarium — so named due to the Cape of Good Hope’s supposed division of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans — and hosts seven exhibition galleries featuring marine life from both oceans.
If you are present in Cape Town in early January, you may also have the pleasure of being witness to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival. The vibrant festival consists of teams of colorfully costumed minstrels parading throughout the city, performing the regional Cape Jazz music, carrying colorful props and playing a vast array of musical instruments. Other cultural hubs exist throughout the city for those seeking entertainment of all stripes, one of which is the recently completed Artscape Theatre Center, the largest performing arts venue in the city and host to all manner of concerts, events and plays.
Given its blend of multiple cultures melded together over several centuries, it’s no surprise that Cape Town’s food culture is one of the richest in the world. One of the best meals in Cape Town — a South African twist on the traditional British fish and chips — can be found in a restaurant called Snoekies in the Hout Bay region of the city. Other popular ethnically-African restaurants throughout the city offer up sizzling dishes made with local helpings of interesting game meats – zebra, kudu, springbok and warthog can all be found on the tables of these higher-end tourist locales such as
EVER OF CAY MARCH A CO PE TOW , THE ST CELE LOURF N BURS REETS BRAT UL AN T IN T IO TOW N WITH D JOYOU O N CA S RNIV THE CAP AL. E
TSCAPE G LA AT AR IN CINDERELCENTER, FEATUR LY THEATREOUTRAGEOUS UG LENT THE D THE BENEVO AN SISTERS IRY GODMOTHER. FA
The Party to End All Parties MCQP started in 1994 as a highlight on the Cape Town gay calendar and has gathered a cult following of fun-loving creatures to become SA’s biggest dressup parties.
Fire Up The Barbie! Whether you call it tshisa-nyama, a barbecue or a good ol’ braai, cooking meat over the coals with friends is the quintessential CAPE TOWN feast, come rain or shine (but preferably shine).
EN Y EAT UALL LSO R IS US AN A ONG ACK, IT C STEWS, OT T IL B A SN PO TO AS ED UP IN FFINS OR U BE DICED TO M EAD. BR ADD
A GATSB AFR Y IS A SO SANDW ICAN SUBMA UTH AS A FO ICH TYPICALLRINE SLICED OT-LONG SA Y SOLD INTO FO N UR PORTDWICH IONS.
SNOEKIES UNDOUBTE SERVES THE BEST FISHDLY AND CHIPS IN CAPE TOWN SINC E 1951!
Kiato’s in Constantia. While not representative of the traditional South African family’s dinner table, it can be hard to pass up the opportunity to dine on such exotic fare. For a truly Capetonian meal, look no further than no-frills, hole-in-the-wall eateries such as the Golden Dish, or Bona Fast Food for the meal known as a “Gatsby.” The heaping helpings can best be described as an enormous sub sandwich filled with a myriad of chips (fries), various meats, and heaps of tantalizing sauces. Only the truly famished can finish an entire Gatsby, and as such it is entirely acceptable to order a half-portion. Another of Cape Town’s food traditions lies in what is known as the “braai,” or the South African take on traditional barbecue. Mostly heavy on meat
and taking place in backyards, there is no limit to what can be cooked at a braai. Some food-oriented hotels will throw braai for guests, and the popular Mzoli’s restaurant in the Guguletu district will allow customers to pick out specialty meats and cook them for a table’s own private “braai.” All in all, Cape Town holds a rich history and a unique cultural heritage. The natural splendors of the beaches, mountains and wildlands are a wonder to behold, and the city’s culture and architecture as just as beautiful. The region’s cuisine is also one-of-akind, and the people are some of the most welcoming in the world. But do not take my word for it – book passage to Cape Town for yourself and start exploring its many hidden treasures.
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SIGN OF THE MONTH: VIRGO
CAPRICORN
TAURUS
August 23 - September 22
December 22 - January 19
April 20 - May 20
Romance blossoms for you tonight, Virgo, perhaps after
Even though all continues to go well for you, Capricorn,
You’ve been doing well, Taurus, but today you might be
and security may settle on love relationships and close
great things in your life, you might find yourself feeling a
clear and well defined. You’re looking forward to the
a long period of standing still. A new sense of stability
friendships. Children could also be a source of warmth and pleasure. You might want to channel some of this
positive energy into creative activity of some kind, which will increase your sense of contentment and well-being.
LIBRA
your mood may go up and down today. In spite of all the
little blue sometime during the day. Don’t read too much
into it. It’s probably just the result of low biorhythms. Try to distract yourself with work. This evening get out with some friends and have a good time.
AQUARIUS
feeling more focused than ever. The path ahead seems
future with motivation and anticipation. You might be
considering a long trip abroad or perhaps going back to
school for an advanced degree. Today is a good day to start doing some research and finalizing your plans.
GEMIMI
September 23 - October 22
January 20 to February 18
May 21 - June 20
Tonight you might host a social event in your home,
Trying to get too much work done in the course of
The astral energy indicates positive financial news. A
first, Libra, wondering if all will go as well as you hope,
Your energy isn’t what it usually is, and you’re probably
anticipated for a long time may finally manifest. You
perhaps for business associates. You could be nervous at but your efforts should produce the results you want. You
might be introduced to new contacts, leading to increased opportunities. Take a walk after everyone has gone. Your
mind will be churning and you’ll want to clear your head.
SCORPIO
one day might prove self-defeating today, Aquarius.
operating on nervous energy. Consider the situation and
list your tasks in order of urgency. The world won’t come to an end if you don’t get them all done today. In the
evening, rent a pile of videos, order a pizza, and relax.
PISCES
settlement, grant, or bonus of some kind that you’ve
might want to celebrate, Gemini. A chance to attend a
large gathering might come your way. Tonight, don’t be
surprised if you have vivid dreams - some great, some sad. Keep paper and pen handy so you can write them down.
CANCER
October 23 - November 21
February 19 to March 20
June 21 - July 22
Paperwork, perhaps contracts or other legal documents of
A depressed friend may need cheering up. Your ability to
Today you’ll put a lot of energy into business, personal,
some kind, might need attention so you can move ahead with some of your projects. These projects could involve
writing or speaking. Your mind is in just the right space to
participate in anything involving communication, Scorpio, and doors of opportunity may open up for you in this field. Gird your loins and get to it.
SAGITTARIUS
nurture and listen sympathetically will prove beneficial, Pisces. Take care not to absorb any of this person’s
dejection. Your own life should continue to go well, with business and career successes leading to new friendships
and goals. Hang onto your own enthusiasm and optimism while extending a compassionate ear to others.
or romantic partnerships. They’re likely to be especially beneficial now, Cancer. So even if you prefer to work alone, this is the time to explore the possibility of
joining with those who share your ambitions. Romantic
partnerships formed or advanced today are likely to prove stable and enduring. Don’t let fear stand in your way.
LEO
ARIES
November 22 - December 21
March 21 - April 19
July 23 - August 22
The financial picture continues to improve, Sagittarius.
Too many projects to complete might have you feeling just a little bit pressured, Aries. However, your innate determination is likely to drive you on to try to get it all done even if it seems impossible. Don’t try to do it all yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask for a little help. This might accomplish your ends without putting undue burdens on yourself.
Too much work and the resulting pressure over the past
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