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EDITOR’S NOTE
You voted, we counted and, just like that, Longhorn Life proudly presents your “Fall of 2014 Best of UT and Austin” winners! Austin has much more to offer than savory barbecue and globally acclaimed music festivals. Therefore, Longhorn Life compiled 41 frontrunners that do what they do best and make Austin its own national contender. From food to fashion to Austin living to even more food, this list has got you covered on what you consider the “Best in Austin,” along with some equally
important runner ups. This edition includes a variety of Austin’s favorite businesses and range from local classics to a few chains no one can seem to live without. Our list isn’t the only one to show recognition to our winners. The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Food Network and CNN have all tipped their hats to a few of our honorees. Take a look at our center spread to give these victors a try for yourself. In addition to the given categories of champions, we feature a few more great finds we highly recommend you try. From farmers’ markets to mobile apps to the
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best places to find freebies this month, you’ll be able to fill your downtime in an instant. Austin itself keeps making “best of” lists. The fastest growing city keeps topping charts for its industrial, cultural and weird evolutions. In the spirit of Austin’s best, here a few reasons that prove that “everything is bigger and better in Texas.” Austin has the largest State Capitol Building in the nation in terms of square feet, making it a main tourist attraction - even for long-time Austin residents. Not all of our bests are manmade: the Silicon Hills earns recognition for its unique bat
population, the largest in an urban area. Austin residents share the city with approximately 1.5 million bats living under the Congress Avenue Bridge. You can watch them swarm from March to November. As for entertainment, Austin is rightfully labeled as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” and houses more than 100 live music venues. This Longhorn Life emphasizes Austin’s favorite venues, but several of the world’s greatest musicians bring the city to life each night all over the city. Lastly, it is well known Austin is the proud home of us Longhorns and confidently
bleeds burnt orange. It is no surprise our Darrell K. Royal Stadium is among the top fifteen largest stadiums in the world and packs more than 100,000 fans to cheer on their team. It is safe to say that Austin is constantly evolving. There are too many great companies, restaurants and organizations that contribute to Austin’s essence to include within our pages. That list keeps growing as Austin expands: this revolutionizing town shows we haven’t seen anything yet.
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TEXAS UNION THEATRE All free film screenings are shown in the Texas Union Theatre, UNB 2.228, unless otherwise specified.
10/01 10/02 10/09 10/15 10/18 10/23 10/29
(500) Days of Summer @ 9 p.m. A Million Ways to Die in the West @ 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Fault in Our Stars @ 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl @ 9 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon @ 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Maleficent @ 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ 9 p.m.
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CAMPUS EVENTS 10/07
Disney’s Beauty & The Beast 8 p.m., Bass Concert Hall
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A Streetcar Named Desire 7:30 p.m., Oscar G. Brockett Threatre
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Chamber Winds 7:30 p.m., Bates Recital Hall
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS 10/18-19 10/23-30 10/25-26
Austin Celtic Festival, all day, Fiesta Gardens Austin Film Festival, all day, theaters throughout downtown Texas Book Festival, all day, State Capitol & surrounding areas
STUDENT ORGANIZATION EVENTS 10/04 10/10
Peace Corps Coffee Chat, 10 a.m., Einstein’s Bagels, 2404 Guadalupe St. CLUTCH - New Music by UT Composers, 7:30 p.m., MRH 2.608
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Dead Love Club
Carnage
Wade Bowen
Diplo
9 p.m. @ Red 7
8 p.m. @ Emo’s
9 p.m. @ The Belmont
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10 p.m. @ Emo’s
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Interpol
Zoe
New Found Glory
Fitz & The Tantrums
The Dirty River Boys
Chvrches
Spoon
7 p.m. @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
7 p.m. @ Aztec Theater (San Antonio)
6:30 p.m. @ Emo’s
7 p.m. @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
10 p.m. @ Emo’s
8 p.m. @ WhiteWater Amphitheater
8 p.m. @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
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Against Me!
The Jayhawks
Widespread Panic
Metronomy
Rodrigo y Gabriela
The Charlie Daniels Band
Two Tons of Steel
7 p.m. @ One World Theatre
7 p.m. @ The Grove at South Park
9 p.m. @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
7 p.m. @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
8 p.m. @ ACL Live
7 p.m. @ The Mohawk
8 p.m. @ ACL Live
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Brand New
OK Go
Song Swarm
Dave Mason
Anberlin
Jason Eady
Straight No Chaser
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Ziggy Marley
WWE Raw
Arctic Monkeys
Melvins
Jay Farrar
The Afghan Whigs
6 p.m. @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
7:30 p.m. @ One World Theatre
8 p.m. @ The Parish
6:30 p.m. @ AT&T Center (San Antonio)
8 p.m. @ Strange Brew
8 p.m. @ Cedar Park Center
7 p.m. @ One World Theatre
6:30 p.m. @ The Mohawk
8 p.m. @ Emo’s
8 p.m. @ Cactus Cafe
9 p.m. @ Riley’s Tavern
7 p.m. @ The Mohawk
8 p.m. @ The Long Center
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IMPACT
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getting involved on campus
END7 fights diseases of poverty Samantha Meyer Senior Writer
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ne of UT’s newest philanthropies, END7, pioneers the effort to get college students involved in the fight against neglected tropical diseases in the developing world. “We want to eradicate the seven neglected tropical dieses of the world that are treatable,” END7 Communications Officer Holly Matecko said. These seven diseases: roundworm, hookworm, elephantisis, onchoceriasis, shcistosomiasis, trachoma and whipworm, affect one in six people worldwide, and are the most common diseases of the world’s poor. “These diseases are called diseases of poverty,” Vice
President of External Affairs Maria Benson said. “They’re not necessarily deadly diseases—we call them high morbidity low mortality—which means that when people contract these diseases they can’t work, they can’t provide for their families and its very painful. It just traps these villages and these cities in a state of perpetual poverty and disease.” END7 at UT is the first college chapter of the global non-profit END7, which was started by the President of the Saving Vaccine Institute, Dr. Pierre Cotez, to raise awareness and funds for treatments of Neglected Tropical Diseases. When END7 at UT founder and president Grace Gan-
non saw Dr. Cotez speak at the Baylor College of Medicine last summer, she thought it would be a great cause for college students to support. In Fall 2013 she and seven original executive members started the UT chapter. In just a single year, the university’s END7 chapter has grown to around 50 members. The philanthropic aspects of the organization attract students because of its concise mission and attainable goals. “There is a treatment for the most common seven diseases; it’s in a sevenpill packet called a Rapid Impact Packet, and you can distribute these to these people and it will treat their disease for an entire year,”
said Benson. “It’s great because it only costs 50 cents to produce these packets, so you give me a dollar and you treat two people for an entire year,” said Benson. “If you had one of these diseases and you were treated, and you had a year disease-free, you could make money, send your kids back to school, you could have a stable income. If we have enough people in one village or in one city that can do that, then they can start to pull themselves out of poverty,” said Benson. “Eventually they won’t need the treatments because a lot of these diseases come from poor infrastructure, bad soil bad water—it’s not in the industrialized world.
It’s not just perpetual raising money to treat people that are always going to be in contact with these diseases—we are trying to get them out of that vicious cycle of getting sick and not working and being poor,” said Benson. “It’s an attainable, foreseeable goal and college students can actually see their impact.” The only requirements for membership in END7 is to attend meetings and fundraise $50, making it simple for college students with busy schedules to join. “I thought it was going to be difficult but it’s really surprising how many people actually donated.” Metcko said. “I asked maybe 20 people total and ended up
getting $700. It’s amazing how easy it is… It’s not just a club for major specific things, it can be anyone and everyone.” Since UT’s chapter was founded last year, 19 other colleges have established chapters of END7 on their campuses. The organization hopes to launch a network of college campuses taking a united stand against neglected tropical diseases. Students who want to get involved with END7 can attend their meetings every other Monday at 5 p.m. in CLA 1.106, and come out to their awareness events this semester. To stay up to date with all of END7’s events, like them on Facebook (END7 at UT).
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STYLE University Fashion Group tackles Fashion Week keeping the 40 Acres trendy
Hayden Pigott Staff Writer
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s models hit the runways for MercedesBenz Fashion Week, University Fashion Group members hit backstage. The University Fashion Group (UFG) sent selected members to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) to volunteer for three different designers’ shows. The Fashion Group members were accepted for the NYFW adventure based on an application, how active they were in the group, their position in the organization and their membership points. While at NYFW, members volunteered backstage at
Tess Giberson, Trina Turk and Lela Rose’s shows. Members helped dress models before they walked out on the runway. “I was assigned four looks - four models each with one look in the show,” UFG VicePresident of Operations and Lela Rose Volunteer Whitney Chan said. The group spent most of their time volunteering behind the scenes, but they were able to see some important figures in fashion. Chan’s favorite moment was seeing Grace Coddington and Bill Cunningham outside the Lincoln Center. “We had just finished dressing the Lela Rose show and we were taking a group pic-
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We got to see all the small details back stage, like how they scrutinize each and every detail of the clothes before they go out on stage. By trimming every stray thread and steaming away every wrinkle, the production team is trying to reach perfection.
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ture in front of the venue, when both of them appeared to attend the next show,” said Chan. “It was so exciting to see such prominent figures in the fashion industry that so many of us from University Fashion Group look up to.” Other members were thrilled to see the models
they dressed out on the runway. “My favorite moment was the finale line up for Lela Rose, because it was my favorite collection out of the two shows,” UFG Vice President of Productions Mong Bui said. “I worked and my dressing responsibilities had decreased tremendously so
I could enjoy gawking at the beautiful garments that were brought to life by pictureperfect models,” said Bui. Chan said oversized florals and gingham will be spring’s biggest trends. “Florals for spring, not exactly new, but there was this oversized floral print backstage at Lela Rose’s show that was gorgeous,” Chan said. “A good balance between bright and soft, pastel colors, lots of draping and romantic styles,” said Bui. The organization’s members learned about everything that goes into a fashion show and how hectic it can be. “We got to see all the small details back stage, like how they scrutinize each and
every detail of the clothes before they go out on stage. By trimming every stray thread and steaming away every wrinkle, the production team is trying to reach perfection,” said Chan. There were benefits for both the group and the designers. The designers appreciated the group’s professionalism and free help, and group members gained important contacts. UFG plans on attending NYFW in the spring as well and looks forward to working with even more designers. Check out the University Fashion Group’s photos of NYFW by going to their website or following them on social media.
photo courtesy of University Fashion Group
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FEATURE Festival Fashion Spotlight Flower crowns, high-waisted shorts & glitter, oh my! Jenna Million Staff Writer
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t Austin City Limits (ACL), you’ll find flower crowns and high-waisted shorts, maxi dresses and sun hats, ripped jeans and flannels, and on those who go for a “ready to party” vibe, neon snap-backs and fanny packs in tow. For the most part, one’s choice of attire is a reflection of Austin itself—high fashion to exercise gear and everything in between. ACL festivalgoers know that early October weather could change at any moment, from sunny, clear skies one day to torrential pouring rain the next. The best way to handle the ever-changing weather is to dress in layers. Although it may be too warm to wear a flannel in the afternoon, it will come in handy at night when it cools off and you’re walking a mile back to the car in the dark to get home. The easiest way to rock this versatile option is to tie it around your waist during the day for a grunge look. When it comes to hydration, it’s clear what the most popular option is: the omnipresent CamelBak. The CamelBak has been removed from it’s original outdoors-hiking-throughrugged-terrain context to fit festivalgoers’ needs of lasting hydration. Maybe it’s not the most fashion-forward choice, but it pays off after standing in a crowd for four hours to see Eminem perform. Everyone probably has that embarrassing family photo from the 90s with the whole family dressed in cringe-worthy fanny packs,
Go with a fanny pack, chuck taylors, and flannel for a practical vintage trifecta. Illustration by Jannice Truong. scrunchies and crew socks at Disneyland. Well, you’ll be glad to know the fanny pack fad is back and better than ever. The fanny pack has probably never served a better
purpose than at a festival. It has the convenience of being hands-free when you’re pressed body-to-body in the crowd and holding all the basic necessities like a cell phone, money, your photo
I.D. and sunglasses. And you’re not limited to the nightmarish fashions of the ’90s: they now come in studded black leather for those of us who are particularly concerned with aesthetical appeal. As far as footwear goes, comfort is the most important thing, considering the majority of your day will be spent trying to catch every artist possible. Chacos are a favorite on campus, but sandals at festivals aren’t ideal, especially when everyone in the crowd is jumping up and down to their favorite Childish Gambino song. Try trading them in for a pair of Converse, Vans or ankle boots. If there is a chance of rain, and you can pull off rain boots, do it. Although you may stick out walking around Austin, rain boots are a fad, for better or for worse, of festival fashion, especially at those messy festivals in Europe. So, embrace the ways of the Europeans and wear rain boots with shorts, jeans or even dresses. This year’s most popular festival fashion must-have will have to be those silver or gold glittered temporary tattoos you’ve probably seen people wearing around campus. As if glitter wasn’t a big enough trend among teenaged EDM enthusiasts, it now comes in multicolored tattoo form. Possibly the greatest part of ACL culture is that when it comes down to it, people are really there to enjoy the music and be themselves. So, fashionable or not, here we come.
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Bands you won’t want to miss at ACL Fest Kelly Coles Staff Writer
It’s about that time – time to forget school, chill out, embrace you inner hippie, and enjoy the music. It’s the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Here is a look at what some of this year’s bands have been doing prior to the festival. Belle & Sebastian Stuart Murdoch, lead singer of the indie-pop band Belle & Sebastian, has seen recent success in the film industry. Murdoch wrote and directed “God Help the Girl,” a film set in Glasgow, Scotland. The soundtrack features songs Murdoch wrote and released in 2009, as well as three new songs written for the film. The tracks are a mix of original Belle & Sebastian recordings and re-recorded versions featuring the cast of the film. The film was released in the US Sept. 5, and can be seen in select movie theaters in Austin. Fans of the film’s soundtrack can find the full version on iTunes and Spotify. The Replacements The Replacements, a rockband formed in Minneapolis in 1979, are now on their first tour since 1991. On Sept. 9 they performed on the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.” It is the first time they have performed on NBC since being banned by the network in 1986 for allegedly performing drunk on “Saturday Night Live.” Their tour this year is taking them to several festivals, such as Osheaga in Montreal and Bumpershoot in Seattle. They are ending their tour in
Austin and will be here for both weekends of ACL. Spoon Spoon is one of the many reasons to be proud of the city of Austin. The band formed here more than two decades ago. They’ve released eight albums, including their recent project “They Want My Soul,” which hit shelves in August. The album is the first record Spoon recorded in four years and is living up to fans’ and critics’ expectations. Rolling Stone said their new album is “on par with the group’s best work to date.” Spin Magazine called it their “most eclectic set yet.” Spoon kicked off their tour in June, and will perform during both weekends of ACL. The Nightowls The Nightowls are another local band scheduled to play the festival this year. The Nightowls is a ten-piece soul band founded in 2011. The band released their debut album “Good As Gold” in December, and have earned distinction ever since. This summer The Nightowls prepared for their ACL induction at an ACL Preview for KGSR’s Blues on the Green. The Nightowls will perform during the festival’s second weekend,, but there will be many more chances to catch future performances in Austin. This is just scratching the surface of the versatile talent to expect at the festival this year. Make sure to add these bands to your schedule.
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MAKING CENTS
doing more for less
How to tackle ACL without breaking the bank Shantanu Bajernee Senior Writer
With premium priced drinks, food and three-day passes going for $250, three days at Austin City Limits can empty your wallet. Check out how you can enjoy the music without going broke. Late Night Shows If you are attending ACL just to see a handful of bands, check out the ACL Festival Late Night Shows lineup. You can see your favorite bands at night and save the time and money you would spend on a day pass.
Plus, a venue like Stubb’s or Emo’s can get you far closer to your band of choice. Late night shows include artists ranging from CHVRCHES and Fitz and the Tantrums to Tegan and Sara and Spoon. Eat Before Going Do you want to spend $8 on a single taco? Stock up on one big meal before the festival, which should not be a problem with all the food Austin has to offer. If you can make it through the day you can have another big meal after leaving the festival, and you can insure higher quality at a lower
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price. Do not pay the premium festival price for food. Keep it to Water Remember ACL is not a sprint. The festival is a marathon, with three days of standing in the hot sun. Alcohol will drain the water from your body and money from your wallet. If you have to have it, drink in moderation. Otherwise keep it to water during the day and then enjoy yourself cheaper alcohol prices at night, after the last show. Wait Till the Last Minute This is a high-risk high-
reward strategy, but you can save money by buying second-hand tickets. Check online, primarily through university groups on social media, to find the people selling their tickets last minute. Instead of paying $250, you might find yourself paying $150, but it will depend on how desperate the seller is. You might even wait until a day into the festival before buying someone’s wristband. You risk not finding a seller who is willing to go as low as you want, which would mean no ACL for you this year.
Fall’s Free Events Emma Ledford Staff Writer
The Texas Book Festival
Bookworms unite! This year’s festival features more than 275 authors and will be held in and around the State Capitol from Oct. 25-26. Food trucks, shopping and all the literary goodness you can handle. Session seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.texasbookfestival.org for more information.
Austin City Limits Tapings
Did you know that longest-running music program in television history is filmed right here in Austin at The Moody Theater? Even better, you can win tickets to a taping for free! This month’s artists include Sam Smith, The Avett Brothers, perennial Austin favorite Spoon and more. If any of those are up your alley, visit www.acltv.com/upcoming-tapings to enter the contest.
Nerd Nite Austin
Who said learning can’t be fun? Nerd Nite is a monthly event held at The North Door in East Austin, where subject experts give 20-minute lectures on a wide range of disciplines. As the Nerd Nite website puts it, “It’s like the Discovery Channel… with beer!” Visit www.nerdnite.com for more information.
Movies with Campus E+E
If you’d rather avoid the inevitable headache of parking downtown, UT’s Campus Events + Entertainment organization puts on lots of free film screenings at the Union. This month’s movies include “The Fault In Our Stars,” “How To Train Your Dragon 2,” “22 Jump Street” and my personal favorite, a Rocky Horror Picture Show quote-along. “Do the Time Warp” over to www.utexas.edu/universityunions/events-and-entertainment/calendar for details.
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HAPPY HOUR
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Photo by Jenna Million
Welcome to the 2014 Best of UT survey results! UT students, faculty, staff and community members submitted their favorite restaurants, bars, mechanics, and more. The following pages contain old favorites and new haunts, and show a cross section of Austin’s ever-changing culture. Let us know what you think using using #bestofut and #longhorn life. You can find us on twitter @TXLonghornLife and on instagram @longhornlife. Enjoy!
ASIAN FOOD
EL ARROYO
El Arroryo aims to please Austinites during their 1st highly anticipated daily happy hours. When you see the light at the end of your work-week tunnel, you can count on El Arroyo’s $1 margaritas Thursday nights to help you through the final stretch.
RUNNERS UP: Cain & Abel’s; Trudy’s
MEXICAN FOOD
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Although you can find Chuy’s establishments 1st throughout Texas, the Mexican chain originated in Austin and dominates the spicy scene. Each restaurant location offers its own unique style and décor to compliment Mike Young’s and John Zapp’s expansive Tex Mex menu. Enjoy all your favorite Mexican dishes, drinks and good company.
RUNNERS UP: Trudy’s; Matt’s El Rancho; El Patio
KERBEY ITALIAN LANE
BBQ
CHUY’S
FOOD TRUCK
1 FRANKLIN’S
CLAY PIT
MILTO’S
CHI’LANTRO CHI’LANTRO
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Clay Pit offers a wide variety of Indian delicacies 1st that are gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly, in addition to a welcoming atmosphere. The menu also consists of more than 100 wines to choose from to accompany your house specialty dish of the day.
Since opening in 2009, Franklin Barbeque has 1st been declared the best barbecue you can find in Austin. Owner Aaron Franklin continues to put his barbecue skills to the test and has earned recognition from “The Washington Post,” “Austin Monthly” and the Cooking Channel. There is a long line, but it is definitely worth the wait.
Milto’s understands when customers can’t decide 1st what they’re in the mood for, so they offer a combination of Italian and Greek dishes to satisfy all cravings. Can’t decide? Choose a combination of the two cultural dishes for one satisfying meal. Milto’s also offers online ordering and delivery, so you can indulge anytime, anywhere.
Even before earning national recognition from 1st the Food Network, The New York Times and CNN, Chi’Lantro was easily one of Austin’s beloved food trucks. Chi’Lantro is predominantly known for its infamous kimchi fries and unique fusion of Korean BBQ and Tex/ Mex inspirations. Make sure to catch which location you can find Chi’Lantro parked at chilantrobbq.com.
RUNNERS UP: MadamMam’s; Coco’s
RUNNERS UP: County Line; Saltlick; Rudy’s
RUNNERS UP: Mandola’s
RUNNERS UP: Gourdoughs, Milto’s
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SANDWICH SHOP
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BREAKFAST VEGETARIAN MARGARITA
KERBEY LANE
THUNDERCLOUD
VEGGIE HEAVEN
TRUDY’S
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Photo by Silvana Di Ravenna
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Thundercloud Subs prides itself on original1st ity and has experienced success for nearly 40 years. The veteran sandwich shop offers homemade bread baked daily, along with handcrafted spreads and fresh, local produce. Thundercloud is all about the community and frequently participates in charitable services in addition to making the best subs in Austin.
It seems that UT students have honed in on what 1st they really love about this 24-hour eatery: the queso. Kerbey Lane Café has five restaurants open around the city and UT students seem to have a hankering for the Austin-founded diner’s UT location on Guadalupe Street. Kerbey prides itself on buying from Austin’s small-business community and using fresh, locally grown ingredients for its unique recipes.
As vegan and vegetarian populations continue to 1st expand rapidly, Veggie Heaven offers a wonderful menu for students who prefer a plantbased diet. You can get your veggies and tofu served in a bowl with rice or rice noodles, or spice it up with an Asian-infused quesadilla. If you’d like to cool off with a cold beverage, try one of Veggie Heaven’s delectable bubble teas.
In Texas, margaritas are serious business. At Tru1st dy’s, you can find them in virtually any form you desire. Visit this Austin favorite on Mexican Martini Mondays or Top Shelf Tuesdays for incredible reduced rates on your favorite margs. Or, if you’re feeling fanciful, enjoy $1.50 off your Sangria ’rita on Fridays, and $1 off your strawberry ’rita on Saturdays. Whatever day of the week you need to kick back and relax with a refreshing drink, Trudy’s has got you covered.
RUNNER UP: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
RUNNER UP: Magnolia Cafe
RUNNER UP: Kerbey Lane
EAT LIKE A LOCAL 30 locations in Central Texas
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CHIPS & SALSA
PIZZA
YOGURT
RED MANGO
If you’re a yogurt fanatic, Red 1st Mango is the spot for you. They offer a massive variety of semi-sweet, sweet and Greek yogurts, in addition to smoothies, parfaits and sorbets. Or, if you need a mid-morning pick-me-up, check out Red Mango’s new coffee menu, featuring iced coffee, iced lattes and frozen lattes.
RUNNER UP: TCBY
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BRICK OVEN
Brick Oven has served Austin for more than 30 1st years. The raved pizza parlor offers a little of everything from custom pizza pies, sandwiches, pasta, gluten-free options, happy hour and more! They always use fresh produce, leading to their award-winning dishes. Feel right at home at this cozy pizza shop anytime.
RUNNER UP: Homeslice Pizza
CHUY’S
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HOPDODDY BURGER BAR
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Longhorns recognize the dire importance of 1st delicious chips and salsa. Chuy’s salsas frescas are made every hour alongside hand-rolled tortillas of unquestionable freshness. With five locations throughout the greater Austin area, you’re sure to love the awesome TexMex served up at Chuy’s.
Boasting some of the finest locally sourced 1st ingredients in Austin, Hopdoddy Burger Bar never ceases to impress. If you’ve passed the South Congress or Anderson Lane locations, you’ve probably seen the line pouring out the door and around the building. While you may wait in line for over an hour, your burger will most certainly be one of the best you’ve ever had.
RUNNER UP: Trudy’s
512.477.2935 409 West 30th St. ATX 78705
BURGER
RUNNER UP: Hut’s Burgers
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JEWELRY STORE
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KENDRA SCOTT
Austin native Kendra Scott exemplifies the 1st success of a woman entrepreneur through her continually expanded jewelry collection. After constructing her business with just $500, Kendra Scott built her national empire of unique, trendy accessories several female Austinites sport. Her motto is, “Family, Fashion and Philanthropy,” making her one of Austin’s favorite fashion statements.
BOUTIQUE
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Dainty Hooligan carries the newest trends and 1st unique fashion finds at competitive prices. They do much of their business online, but Austin is lucky enough to have a store located right on the drag. You can browse their online catalog or just pop in on your way to class to find your newest ensemble.
TEXTBOOK BOOKSTORE STORE
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College students spend lots of time with their 1st books. Whether you’re studying for an exam or for reading for pleasure, Barnes and Noble offers one of the largest collections of books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs in Austin. To find the nearest Barnes and Noble to you, visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com.
RUNNERS UP: Half Price Books; Bookpeople
NAIL SALON
DAINTY HOOLIGAN
RUNNERS UP: Francesca’s
BARNES & NOBLES
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CO-OP Photo by Pham Hong
The Co-op’s website says that Professor William J. 1st Battle founded the University Co-op in 1896 and modeled it after the Harvard Co-op. The Co-op provides services such as printer cartridge refills and notaries. In addition to being a campus bookstore, the Co-op sells everything burnt orange, from apparel and pillows to glassware and shower curtains.
RUNNERS UP: ATX Books; Bookholders
HAIR SALON
PASSION
URBAN BETTY
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Photo by Jenna Million
Get the extensive beauty treatment at Passion Nail 1st Spa. The reputable nail salon offers customers the royal treatment, with manicures, pedicures, waxing, massages and more. Let off some steam and treat yourself to some pampering at Austin’s most relaxing spa.
Looking for an exclusive hair styling experience 1st like no other? Urban Betty is your girl. Urban Betty hair salon runs a beauty classroom in addition to salon. Allow the beauticians at Urban Betty to educate you on the best styles and colors to bring out your confidence beauty, inside and out.
RUNNERS UP: Deluxe Nails
RUNNERS UP: Francisco’s
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LIQUOR STORE
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GROCERY STORE
SPEC’S
Houston natives and owners Spec and Car1st olynn Jackson revolutionized the Texas liquor store through their Lone Star-wide franchise. With more than 150 Texas stores, the company continues to expand with a wide variety of liquor, wines, cigars, gourmet food and more. Spec’s employees make sure to offer their customers their expertise on all they need to know on their products.
RUNNERS UP: Twin Liquor
DRY CLEANING
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CAPITOL CLEANERS
Capitol Cleaners and Tailors treat you like 1st family. The company originated in 1980 and has served the people of Austin ever since. Never worry about dry cleaning again with Capitol Cleaners convenient, quick services, from dry cleaning to custom tailoring. With six nearby locations, customers are sure to find a Capitol Cleaners instantly.
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BIKE SHOP
H-E-B
SMOKE SHOP
OZONE BIKE SHOP
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Photo by Jenna Million
With more than 350 stores and 76,000 em1st ployees throughout Texas and northern Mexico, HEB was ranked number 12 on Forbes’ 2012 list of “America’s Largest Private Companies.” Not surprisingly, students love the store’s incredibly affordable selection of food and drink. Find out which HEB location is closest to you at www.heb.com/find-a-store.
The bike enthusiasts at Ozone Bike Department 1st aim to “support cycling in every capacity possible.” Ozone has a bike for every purpose and personality and gives customers the opportunity to find the right one. Allow Ozone to find the perfect two-wheeler for you.
RUNNERS UP: Whole Foods; Central Market; Fiesta
TANNING SALON
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RUNNERS UP: Johnny’s; Buck’s
MEN’S CUT
PALM BEACH TAN
Don’t let that summer tan you worked on slip away just yet. Palm Beach 1st Tan gives your skin that desired glow anytime of the year at several Austin locations. If you’re a current tanning salon visitor, look into Palm Beach Tan’s membership and deals on the greatest tan in town.
PLANET K Photo courtesy of Planet K
Take a smoke break with one of nine Planet 1st K Austin locations. The 14-year-old smoke shop serves customers with an extensive selection of smoking devices. Planet K has a variety of products at each location and are open until midnight every day of the week.
RUNNERS UP: BC Headshop; Oat Willies
TAILOR
SUPERCUTS
GASSANE
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Photo by Savannah Williams
Supercuts offers men affordable and stylish hair 1st cuts that keep loyal customers coming back. Customers can expect professionalism from knowledgeable stylists to make sure every client walks out looking better than ever. With more than 2,000 locations spread across the nation, finding a Supercuts near you has never been easier.
Gassane understands the importance of looking 1st sharp when it comes to suits, which is why they’re the best in Austin. They pay a precise focus to detail to make sure each suit fits just right. At ten years old, Ghassan Karim knew what he wanted to do and has served Austin throughout the years despite any barriers. From historic public figures to everyday Austin residents, Karim displays hard word and authentic creativity at Gassane.
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APARTMENT LOCATOR
WEST RIVERSIDE CAMPUS
512 REALTORS
THE VILLAGE
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Photo by Pham Hong
Are you currently stumped in the process 1st of finding your perfect home? 512 Realtors their free realty service to make sure you’re happy. They work hard to find your perfect match around town. The realty firm also offers students positions and internships for those interested in starting a career in realty.
Several UT students call the spacious apartments 1st at Village at Riverside home. Amenities include furnished apartments, by-the-bed leasing and roommate matching. The gated community also offers residences recreational centers and easy access to public transportation to campus.
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GRANDMARC
Grandmarc offers luxurious student living for the 1st UT community. They offer a number of amenities, including a high-end fitness center, a game room, study rooms and the choice of a designer furniture package. Students have access to nearby campus shuttle stops, and the complex is also a block from Dean Keeton and Guadalupe.
RUNNERS UP: 2400 Nueces; Dobie
ON CAMPUS
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JESTER
Originally built in 1969 as the largest dormitory 1st in North America, over 3,000 students currently live in Jester West and Jester East. The dorm is located on the southern edge of campus, next to the San Jacinto Residence Hall, Gregory Gym, the Blanton Museum of Art and the Perry-Castañeda Library. Jester is so large that from 1969 to 1986 it had its own zip code!
RUNNERS UP: Scottish Rite Dormitory
COFFEE SHOP
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STARBUCK’S
When it comes to coffee, Austinites cannot get 1st away from America’s favorite coffee shop. They simply cannot turn down Starbucks seasonal frapuccinos and lattes to get through the work and school days. Try these other coffee shops if you are trying to keep it local.
RUNNERS UP: Mozart’s; Cafe Medici
NORTH CAMPUS
THE TRIANGLE Photo by Victoria Garabedian
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Situated right between Guadalupe and Lamar, 1st the Triangle keeps residences in full supply of restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities. The facility itself promotes an urban vibe with spacious lofts to call home. The Triangle also always informs its residents of the latest events going on in Austin, so they never miss out!
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THEATER
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ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
You can’t go wrong with dinner and a movie. At 1st Alamo Drafthouse, you’ll find both at once. You can enjoy the luxury of seat-side food and drink ordering as your favorite box office hits play on screen. What’s more, children are not allowed inside without adult supervision, infants are only allowed on “baby day” screenings, and viewers are not permitted to talk or text at any time. To view screening times at one of the Alamo Drafthouse’s five Austinarea locations, visit drafthouse.com/austin.
MECHANIC
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BUDDHA’S GARAGE
Buddha’s Garage is one of the best in the business. 1st They understand that your car is what gets you to work, school, and back home. They know that vehicle upkeep is essential to maintaining the health of your car, so they offer free diagnostic checks and check engine light scans to assess your car’s maintenance needs.
RUNNERS UP: Flamingo Garage; Yost Garage
FESTIVAL
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RUNNERS UP: Fun Fun Fun Fest; SXSW
VINTAGE CLOTHING
MUSIC VENUE
STUBB’S
ACL
If you haven’t heard of the Austin City Limits 1st Festival, you have probably been living under a rock. ACL, held over two weekends in October on six stages at Zilker Park, hosts some of the world’s most well-known and talented musicians, in addition to a vast variety of lesser known, up-and-coming artists that might be new to you. Wristbands sell out fast for both weekends, so get yours quick.
BUFFALO EXCHANGE
Photo by Pham Hong
Photo by Pham Hong
Stubb’s offers the best qualities of Austin all in 1st one place – good BarB-Q and even better live music. The venue provides guests a diverse selection of performances on its inside and outdoor stages. You can catch local artists to household names perform any night of the week at Stubb’s.
Buffalo Exchange proves that vintage never goes 1st out of style, especially in a town like Austin. The store offers a unique shopping experience anyone can enjoy. With more than 45 stores in 17 states, Buffalo Exchange evolved into a phenomenon with its unique buy, sell and trade system.
RUNNERS UP: Mohawk; The Moody Theatre
GAME BAR
CAR WASH
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ARBOR CAR WASH
Treat your pride and joy to the best car wash 1st in town at Arbor Car Wash and Lube Center. Whether your car needs a wash or oil change, Arbor offers daily specials on their website to satisfy your car’s needs.
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KUNG FU SALOON
What’s more fun than enjoying a few brews 1st with friends while playing classic arcade games? Challenge your roommate to a Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat duel to the death. Get in touch with the super natural while gorging colorful ghosts as Ms. Pacman. Or, if you want to kick it old school, gather a group of friends for a game of Yahtze, Jenga! or dominoes. Wells and domestics are just $3.25 Monday through Saturday from 4-9 p.m.
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OUR CAMPUS
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Celebrating the faculty and staff at the University of Texas at Austin
Nick Spiller talks UT Entrepreneurship Priyanka Deshpande Senior Writer
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ick Spiller is an entrepreneurship entrepreneur. The 2013 UT alumnus helped establish the Longhorn Entrepreneurship Agency of Student Government to increase entrepreneurship across the 40 Acres during his time at the university. Now a full-time University employee as Liberal Arts Student Venture Coordinator, Spiller works to help undergraduate and graduate Longhorns start their own companies by connecting them with other helpful university resources. In addition, the former Friar Society member also
advises undergraduates on how to manage their college career in parallel to launching their own startup. Spiller spoke to us about his new role and offers advice to those interested in entrepreneurship.
freshmen, and the Liberal Arts Student Ventures program, an initiative to engage liberal arts students in innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.
Longhorn Life: What is your role as the Liberal Arts Student Venture Coordinator?
LL: More and more students and faculty are getting involved in the startup scene. What resources can students and faculty use to jumpstart their ventures?
Nick Spiller: My job is to help the College of Liberal Arts step up to the plate and contribute to UT Austin’s greater startup ecosystem. I’m doing that by managing Freshman Founders Launchpad, a startup accelerator exclusively for
NS: In one way or another, most of the University can be leveraged to help launch your startup. You can get technical insights from professors, high-caliber mentorship through programs like Longhorn Startup Lab and take advantage of
University needs to make it dramatically simpler for them to commercialize their research.
LL: If you gave three pieces of advice to an aspiring young entrepreneur, what would you say?
LL: What do you see as the biggest hurdles for students to get their startups up and running? For faculty?
LL: What is UT doing differently than before to increase entrepreneurship among the 40 Acres?
NS: When you start a company as a student, you still have to compete with the pros, so in that sense, student entrepreneurship is much harder than full-time entrepreneurship. Therefore, students that truly desire to start a company need to prioritize that activity even at the expense of GPA points and summer internships. For professors, the
NS: Entrepreneurship has always happened around the 40 Acres but, traditionally, it occurred passively under the radar of our institution. Now the University is encouraging, embracing and supporting entrepreneurship and that kind of engagement will only lead to a campus environment even more conducive to innovation.
NS: Advice for an aspiring, young entrepreneur: start today, be confident but know when you are wrong and build a diverse support network.
facilities like the FLASK in Welch to develop products and conduct meetings.
LL: What do you love most about your job? NS: My job is kind of like working in a time-machine. Every day I come to campus, hear countless new ideas about the future and it is my duty to help make those ideas a reality.
TX Tower PR powers Austin’s non-profits Cambria Sawyer Staff Writer
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olding true to the University’s mantra, the members of Texas Tower Public Relations have already begun to change the world. Texas Tower PR, the only student-run public relations firm on campus, aims to serve the non-profit community of Austin by meeting their public relations needs. “At its core, public relations is storytelling. It’s finding creative ways to articulate and position conversations in the public,” Firm Director Hugo Rojo said. “Whether you’re working fashion, government, energy, nonprofit, education or any multitude of industries, PR makes business
sense. You may have a great product or service, but how will people hear about it?” Texas Tower works exclusively with six non-profit clients in Austin, providing them with essential services to build their images. “Our clients are different and so are their needs. From traditional public relations like media relations and content development, we blanket our family of clients with social media strategies, blog development, editorial calendar maintenance, event planning, volunteer coordination, publicity and much more,” according to Texas Tower’s mission statement. The clients range immensely in their goals and methods for improving the
lives of Austinites. Teatro Vivo, the only bilingual theatre in Austin, aims to promote understanding of the Latino community, whereas another client, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, provides affordable healthcare to those who continue to make Austin the “Live Music Capital of the World.” “Most of our clients are
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smaller non-profits who wouldn’t be able to hire a person to work in house or firm to help them out, so that’s where we come in,” Texas Tower Social Media Manager Sonia Woiton said. “Non-profits are a very important part of the community and our job is to help them reach out more and gain more support.” In addition to the benefits
Non-profits are a very important part of the community and our job is to help them reach out more and gain more support. - Sonia Woiton, Texas Tower PR Social Media Manager
available to each client served by the firm, the student members of Texas Tower gain a tremendous amount of experience. “We aim to serve as the bridge between what students learn in the classroom and how it applies in the industry. In class, students are taught hard-skills like writing for different audiences. In Texas Tower PR, we add a layer of professional knowledge in how to work with clients and meet deadlines and expectations. Stuff you can’t learn in a book,” Rojo said. The recruitment process for members is quite competitive. Of the 80 online applications that were received this year, only 23 students were ultimately selected to
become a part of the firm. While acceptance is highly selective, Texas Tower hired more associates at the close of this season’s application process than ever before. “Texas Tower PR mirrors itself as a real-life agency. We have an online application process that requires members to answer critical thinking prompts and their resume. Then we filter candidates to an interview pool and ultimately decide on new hires,” Rojo said. With such a valuable combination of experience, Texas Tower veterans and new members’ fresh perspectives, the firm promises to be one of creativity, professionalism and progress for all involved this semester.
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