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THE WHISKYX AUSTIN FEATURING THE X AMBASSADORS LIVE IN CONCERT The WhiskyX is returning to Fair Market on Friday, September 13th. You’re invited to take part in a completely new whisky experience like no other—an entertaining and inspiring evening where you’ll discover over 60 of the finest whiskies from around the world. The WhiskyX has assembled an unrivaled mix of unforgettable, world-class brands that include classic, legendary whiskies as well as relatively new names that are redefining the category. Rounding out the evening will be Austin’s best food trucks, the latest in style, and a live concert by the critically acclaimed X Ambassadors. Whether you’re a relatively new whisky drinker or a passionate aficionado, make plans now for an incredible night for you and your friends. Visit http://bit.ly/tribezawhx for more information and tickets. Must be 21+ to attend the event.
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CONTENTS
AUGUST/
The Commune is working to foster community for Austin's class of makers.
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MAKERS
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Social Hour p. 18 Kristin’s Column p. 24
Dining Guide p. 88
Arts & Entertainment Calendars p. 30
Before You Go p. 92 FEATURES
Music Pick p. 31
In the Company of Creators p. 44
Event Pick p. 34 Community Profile p. 38
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Karen’s Pick p. 84
Tribeza Talk p. 26
Art Pick p. 32
Lara and Tim Bobo photographed in Fredericksburg by Kate Zimmerman Turpin.
Travel Pick p. 80
Community Pick p. 42 Style Pick p. 72 Style Profile p. 76
Flour Power p. 56 Old Town New Generation p. 62 ON THE COVER A weaving by Zanny Cox photographed by Claire Schaper.
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EDITOR'S LETTER S TAG E COAC H I N N : Williams in the
historic dining room with her mom and two siblings circa 1995.
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es, this is the Makers issue, and, yes, that is me, top right in the striped mock turtleneck, alongside my siblings, James and Caroline, and my mom, Shelley, whose outfit has certainly aged the best. Pretty sure you can currently grab that bandana at Madewell. The year was 1995, and we were celebrating my mom’s birthday with dear Waco-based family friends at, where else, the Stagecoach Inn in Salado. The historic inn had always served as an important meeting point and go-between for our family. As a child, my mom would meet her best friend Rebecca and Rebecca’s mom, Roma (who happened to be my grandmother Bess’ best friend), at the Stagecoach, since it’s the halfway point between Waco and Austin. The tradition continued as our families grew and here we were in all our ’90s splendor eating twice-baked potatoes (my favorite) and presumably getting the day off school for the occasion. Given this story, hopefully you’ll understand my excitement (and bear with me) when I heard that the Stagecoach was receiving a well-earned refresh. The grande dame property reopened in 2018 after an extensive and very well-done renovation, and it was truly a full-circle moment when I took my
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own kids to eat dinner in the dining room (and splash in the Palm Springs-inspired pool, a welcome addition). Please read all about it in this month’s “Away We Go,” where Laurel Miller and I chronicle our top-five spots for a local, or local-ish, getaway. You still have time! Summer technically doesn’t end until September 23. But back to the main event. Austin is a town for makers. We love and support them and hopefully are working to foster their creative endeavors. I can’t speak to all of those within our larger city limits, but I do know that is what we, Tribeza, are trying to do: shine a deserved light on their weaving, building, designing, creating and growing. That “making” takes many forms. For some, like Barton Springs Mill owner James Brown, it means single-handedly bringing back heritage grain to Central Texas (“Flour Power”). For others, like the fine folks over at The Commune (“In the Company of Creators”), it means providing a space for the likes of woodworkers Khiem Nguyen and Amanda McKeever and jewelry maker Jen Moulton to grow their businesses in our community. And while we were at it, we took a road trip to Fredericksburg to examine its thriving field of makers, as you’ll discover in Hannah J. Phillips’ “Old Town New Generation.” Not a revival to be missed.
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND EVENTS MANAGER
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
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George Elliman Chuck Sack Vance Sack Michael Torres INTERNS
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Nicole Beckley Lauren Jones Laurel Miller Abby Moore Hannah J. Phillips Madelyn Reiter Kathryn Stouffer COPY EDITOR
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Warren Chang Cydney Cosette Jonathan Garza Jessica Pages Taylor Prinsen Erin Reas Toni Toscano Kate Zimmerman Turpin ILLUSTR ATOR
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CONTIGO’S RANCH PARTY On June 9, Contigo celebrated its eighth anniversary, renovated space and new familystyle garden room. Guests sipped on specialty cocktails while mouthwatering backyard, ranchstyle eats were served. Presented by Jack Daniels, the party went all out with a mechanical-bull competition, a guess-the-pickle game, live music and a stein-hoisting contest.
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TYLER’S DAM THAT CANCER More than 200 stand-up paddleboarders completed a 21-mile course along Lake Austin to benefit the Flatwater Foundation on June 10. The nonprofit, which provides mental health services to those affected by cancer, celebrated 10 years, during which time it has raised more $1 million to help cover the total cost of therapy for families and individuals.
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CONTIGO’S RANCH PARTY: 1. Ben Edgerton & Johnny Livesay 2. Rob Lowe, Kim Tharel, Phil Tharel & Matthew Pipkin 3. Jacob Ross TYLER’S DAM THAT CANCER: 4. Eric Goldreyer 5. Chelsea Johnson & Mark Garza TRIBEZA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE RELEASE PARTY: 6. Joshua Liggett, Mary Catherine Woodward & Molly Brau 7. Festive partygoers 8. Matthew Reen, Lauren DeWalt & Cari Ezell 9. Lisa Matulis-Thomajan & Jennifer Ladner
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On June 13, Tribeza, SWBC Mortgage and Heritage Title Company kicked off the release of the June Neighborhood Guide at 70 Rainey. Guests were surrounded by Monarch Floral designs, enjoying pop-ups from Eliza Page, Laurel Corrinne Studio, Nordstrom and Say Cheese Photo Booths; bites from Suzanne Court Catering; and libations courtesy of Balcones Distilling, Tequila 512 and Waterloo Sparkling Water, all while overlooking stunning views of the Austin skyline.
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AUSTIN ORIGINALS Texas-born singer-songwriter Waylon Jennings was cause for celebration at a birthday bash on June 15, which would have marked his 82nd birthday. Held after-hours at the iconic Arlyn Studios and presented by Nine Banded Whiskey, drinks, more drinks, food and special performances proved to be the best recipe to honor the legend.
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AUSTIN ORIGINALS: 1. Kelly & Richard Weiss 2. Reid Umstattd, Jenna Umstattd & Erin Kubatzky 3. Liz Grow, Gail Vittori & Patrick Pope WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY AT KOHLER: 4. Claudia Ochoa & Leonie Hunter 5. Sara Wright & Tracy Mendez TASTE OF BLACK AUSTIN: 6. Tam Hawkins & Hakeem Adewumi 7. Jaylen Wilbourn & Dewi Smith 8. Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm & Seth Dockery 9. Hope Green & Kobla Tetey
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On June 20, Taste of Black Austin guests sampled cuisine created by eight of Austin’s favorite chefs. The meals were reminiscent of those served to African American travelers from churches, homes and black-owned cafés throughout the Jim Crow South. The educational evening also featured a photo exhibition on how Victor H. Green’s “Negro Motorist Green-Book” enabled safer car travel through the segregated South.
Tap into downtown’s iconic scene with one of 251 chic rooms at this luxurious 4-star hotel brilliantly reflecting its center stage setting in the “Live Music Capital of the World®,” just steps from the landmark Austin City Limits Live music venue. Stir your Austin evening to life with dinner and cocktails at TRACE Restaurant, indulge with pampering spa therapies and beauty treatments at AWAY® Spa, or slip into a laid-back, DJsoundtracked rhythm by the fireplace in The Living Room. It’s all happening at W Austin.
SUSTAINABILITY W Austin is part of Block 21, the first mixedoccupancy project of this type and size in the world to achieve LEED® certification. Nearly every facet of the hotel is designed to support a sustainable future. From ecologically friendly and organic practices and verdant outdoor space to defy the conventions of urban concrete to incredibly efficient water and energy usage and in-room recycling, we are passionately committed to sustainability wherever and whenever possible.
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THEORY’S TOAST TO AUSTIN Theory toasted to one year at its Domain NORTHSIDE location on June 25. Guests jammed to music from local band The Mrs while getting a fresh look at the contemporary fashion label’s latest summer collections. Proceeds from the night went toward The Kindness Campaign, a nonprofit advocating for societal change by way of kindness in schools and beyond.
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Longhorn Meat Market commemorated its 50th birthday with a barbecue blowout on June 30. Attendees were treated to freshly smoked barbecue prepared from pitmaster Jimmy Ho of The Smoking Ho and refreshments from Mort Subite, Richard’s Rainwater and Uncle Billy’s Brewery. The family-friendly event also had lawn games, face painters, local farm and ranch vendors, and live music.
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A LWAY S L O V E T H I S I S S U E O F T R I B E Z A . I love to see the incredible creative life force we have here in Austin. Over the years, I recall learning about artisans who make furniture by hand, ironworkers, architects and designers, organic farmers, chefs, musicians, winemakers and craft cocktail makers. We have people who make orphanages in India, and people who make communities for the homeless that have more community than most of our communities. Our beloved town magnetizes people who make things, people who make things happen. Being a creative person myself, I try to live a life of vision. Whether my medium is written words, spoken words, listening intently to another person, food, arranging f lowers, doodling in my journal, meditating or painting on a canvas, I ultimately want to be a conduit of loving energy no matter what I happen to be doing. I am at an interesting place in life. Within me, and surrounding me every where, are times of transition. Whether my own, a friend’s or a client’s, I see so many examples of life in f lux, identity in shift. Kids leaving the nest, marriages crumbling, love blossoming, time constricting or expanding, hearts clutching at it all. The question I hear the most, whether from an adolescent or a middle-aged human, Is this it? I mean, what am I really supposed to be doing with my life? What’s my purpose? I wrote a piece in the Huffington Post years ago titled “I Am.” In this essay I wrote about the importance of living an I Am statement rather than just getting a series of jobs. If you can fill in the blank of I am ______ then no one can fire you from who you are, no one owns you, you have a craft, a path, a purpose and a cultivated gift. Think about it. I am an author, a teacher, an engineer, a scientist, a massage therapist, a photographer, an architect, a librarian, a farmer. I still love that idea. What I didn’t recognize as deeply at the time I wrote that was how seasonal this idea really is. This is why roles and purpose are not the same thing. “I am a wife” only works until you are divorced or a widow. Even “I am a mother,” while it remains as a component of identity —particularly in the heart — is a role that changes and releases over time. Purpose and passion are more aligned than purpose and roles are. Many mothers I know with new or impending empty nests are feeling ruff led feathers. Again, the same
questions, Is this it? I mean, what am I really supposed to be doing with my life? What’s my purpose? This is a seasonal, seismic shift. We cannot continue to live the same lives across seasons. The day cordoned off by school hours, or the calendar marked by school years, summers and holiday breaks, is not the same day or the same year as when our children are living lives of their own. So women forget. What did my life look like before all this? And why does that even matter, because I am not the same woman anymore? Exactly. It is right there, in the apex of that transition, that the question of purpose tugs at us the way our kids did when they were little and we were on the phone. “Just a minute, honey, hold on, I’m almost done,” we’d say. Our purpose does the same thing. Tugging. Persistent. It cannot be our purpose to raise a child. We were never intended to be purposeless in our 40s or 50s with half of life stretching ahead. Seasons of more wisdom, patience, energy, experience, depth and generalized badassness than any seasons so far. So what is this purpose thing? This thing that is big and looming and intimidating and vast? This purpose thing, unmasked like the monster on “Scooby-Doo,” is really not so scary after all. It is simply the question you have been living all along, with the answer unfolding all around you. As author Mastin Kipp says, your purpose is right where your gifts and your wounds collide. When you think about the things that break your heart (this can be both good and bad, which we learn after some seasons) and the ways you serve when you lose all inhibition and all track of time, it’s riiiiight there. The thing people always tell you you’re good at, because it’s all about the way you make people feel. Underneath that, and under that, and beneath that, and the layer deeper still, all the way at the core of everything is just one thing. One thing only. Love. Our purpose, succinctly put, is the specific way we were created to manifest Love in the world right now, today. And every season, with more experience and expansion and wisdom and more wounds, we are able to Velveteen Rabbitize (yes, I did just make that a verb, go with me) and get more Real and Love more fully. The question of purpose burns within, and it burns with the intent to purify us, not scorch us. Let It Burn, I say. As creators, the best thing we can make is a difference.
“We cannot continue to live the same lives across seasons.”
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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO WHAT’S BUZ ZING AROUND AUSTIN By Nicole Beckley
DON’T KNOCK THE HUSTLE Y O U N G C R E AT I V E S , T E C H I N G E N U I T Y, AN D TH E MAKI NG OF A N EW I N N O VAT I O N E C O N O M Y
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GO GREEN Launched in March, Greenbelt Kombucha takes the typical fermented glass-bottled beverage and pops it into an easy-tocarry can. Flavors include peach blossom white tea, strawberry fields rooibos,
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FRINGE benefits
For his new book “Don’t Knock the Hustle,” released in May, UT professor S. Craig Watkins spent a decade researching how young creatives use new technology to create opportunities. In Austin, he spent time with the video game development collective Juegos Rancheros. The group formed to provide support outside the standard studio in a changing industry. “This is a community that recognized you have this really vibrant collection of talent in town — game developers, artists, filmmakers, storytellers — and many of them were still looking to pursue their interests in creating content.” For the future, in the games industry and beyond, Watkins says, “Figuring out creative ways to leverage technology for social good will become a key feature of how young people approach innovation.” TWITTER.COM/SCRAIGWATKINS
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“I’ve been sewing since I was a child, probably since I was 10 years old,” Kimberly Brown says. Taught by her grandmother, Brown honed her sewing skills doing alterations in college and later opened a clothing shop in Mexico. “I had my sewing machine set up in the back of the store, and my skills probably quadrupled during that time,” Brown says. After relocating to Austin, Brown started Fringe Hill in 2017, focusing on handbags. Made by hand, the bags combine Westernstyle painted leather and tooled belts with colorful fabrics that Brown sources from Mexico. In her workshop she pairs colors and leather pieces, assessing what will work best together. “I’ve been doing this for so long it’s very natural to me,” Brown says. “I can just kind of go for it.” FRINGEHILLLEATHER.COM
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“I found a premade mold for chocolate bars, and that was the initial prototype,” Dimitar Karaytchev says. This mold inspired the creation of a double-wide coaster, meant to hold two beverages. While Karaytchev and Lindsey Wohlgemuth typically specialize in clay work with their Era Ceramics brand, crafting dinnerware for a bevy of restaurants, including Uchi, Pitchfork Pretty and the new Vixen’s Wedding, they wanted to use a different material to create something fun and colorful. The coasters are handmade using a water-based resin. “Playing with new ideas is really fun,” Karaytchev says. “It’s something new and brings a little bit of fresh energy back into the studio.” ERACERAMICS.COM
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fine LINES Looking for a higher-quality mechanical pencil, Andrew Sanderson decided to build his own. A mechanical engineer, Sanderson wanted an alternative to the typical flimsy plastic version, turning to stainless steel and bronze. The result is a seemingly seamless design, with each pen and pencil created from one piece of metal that is drilled on a CNC lathe and finished by hand. MODERNFUEL.COM
veggie tales Enjoy the vegetables of summer, including carrots, cucumber and okra, yearround with fermented fare from Barrel Creek Provisions. Made in small batches, whole vegetables are pickled into probiotic-packed jars and pouches. The fermentation delivers a dose of good bacteria to help the digestive system — just another reason to eat your veggies. BARRELCREEKPROVISIONS.COM tribeza.com
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Austin Public Works will be improving more than 500 streets this summer.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT FAIR MARKET A unique Eastside neighborhood event space, perfect for social gatherings and corporate festivities of all kinds. 1100 E. 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 fairmarketaustin.com events@fairmarketaustin.com
Helpful tips: • Loose rock is common and takes time to fully settle • Avoid sharp turning and hard breaking to prevent spreading rock • Park vehicles away from streets for two days Visit austintexas.gov/streetmaintenance to see if your street is scheduled to be resurfaced.
Pets Eat Local AUSTIN-BASED NULO PET FOOD BRINGS HEALTHY FOOD TO PETS EVERYWHERE.
The story of Nulo is really the story of Michael and Max. Michael Landa, Nulo CEO and Founder, was preparing for an upcoming work trip and was searching for someone to watch his black lab, Max, while he would be gone. With no luck finding an adequate dog-care situation, he decided to drive to Colorado instead of fly so that Max could join. While in the car, Michael had plenty of time to think about the lack of quality pet care options available and devise a solution. He started what ultimately became the largest pet-care company in California and while growing that business, Michael learned a lot about trends in the pet world. After years caring for pets, he noticed a rapid increase in the need for at-home insulin shots due to the alarming rate of overweight and diabetic pets. After some research, he saw that diabetes in cats and dogs was on the rise everywhere. Determined to find out why, Michael learned it was something in the food supply that was causing the pandemic. He soon discovered that most pet food recipes were about as nutritionally beneficial as fast food is for humans; made with empty calories that come from filler ingredients. In fact, Michael found that most major pet food brands contain more than 40 percent carb fillers and use high levels of plant-based proteins instead of real meats. Concerned with what he was feeding Max, Michael knew there had to be a better option for his buddy and for all pets. So, with the help of leading animal nutritionists, veterinarians and food formulators, he founded Nulo. Nulo’s recipes are made with industry-leading levels of animal-based proteins, lower in carbs and use low-glycemic ingredients to promote a healthy body and stable energy. Today, Nulo has expanded its product offerings to include dozens of recipes, and the company continues to nourish the healthiest and happiest pets around. After all, says Michael, our pets are why we do what we do: we bring out the best in them, and they bring out the best in us. What was once started for a black lab named Max, Nulo is proud to now provide healthy food for pets everywhere. NULO.COM
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Entertainment ASO: CONCERTS IN THE PARK August 4 – 25 Long Center BLUES ON THE GREEN August 7 Zilker Park FARRUKO August 8 ACL Live at The Moody Theater CLINT BLACK & TRACE ADKINS August 9 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park HAYES CARLL August 9 & 10 Gruene Hall
THE B-52S August 22 Bass Concert Hall GEORGE CLINTON August 22 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park NELLY, TLC & FLO RIDA August 22 Austin360 Amphitheater YELAWOLF August 22 Emo’s Austin BLACK PUMAS August 23 The Mohawk FLACO JIMÉNEZ W/ CONJUNTO LOS PINKYS August 23 Antone’s Nightclub MOGWAI August 23 Emo’s Austin
GOV’T MULE August 13 Stubb’s BBQ SOUND & CINEMA August 14 Long Center JAMESTOWN REVIVAL August 16 Gruene Hall
O.A.R. August 24 Stubb’s BBQ SHAKEY GRAVES & DR. DOG August 24 Whitewater Amphitheater
GRACE VANDERWAAL August 17 Emo’s Austin
WOODSTOCK 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION August 25 McCullough Theatre
PAT GREEN W/ WADE BOWEN & CORY MORROW August 17 Whitewater Amphitheater
COMMON August 27 ACL Live at The Moody Theater
VAMPIRE WEEKEND August 20 & 21 ACL Live at The Moody Theater
VIC MENSA + JESSE August 30 Historic Scoot Inn
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¡ESO ES! LATINX TEXAS TOUR August 31 The Mohawk THE REVIVALISTS W/ WHITE DENIM August 31 Whitewater Amphitheater
FILM JAWS ON THE WATER
Through August 17 Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Through August 31 Paramount Theatre
THEATER SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN
Through August 10 Long Center
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Through August 17 Zilker Hillside Theater Through September 8 ZACH Theatre FIREFLIES
August 14 – 18 Santa Cruz Theater TRANSOM
August 15 – 31 Ground Floor Theatre
August 8 Republic Square Park
August 23 Lone Star Court
August 28 – September 29 Austin Scottish Rite Theater
COMEDY BOBBY BONES & THE RAGING IDIOTS
August 10 ACL Live at The Moody Theater MICHAEL CHE X CIPHA
August 10 The North Door
August 16 The Hideout Theatre
August 11 The Austin Winery
FRIDAY NIGHT FLIX: ANNIE
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
THE HIDEOUT SUMMER INTENSIVE SHOWCASE
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: SCREAM
August 22 – 25 Various Locations
August 22 – September 15 The VORTEX
August 11 Cap City Comedy Club
August 10 & 11 AFS Cinema
ALL GENDERS, LIFESTYLES, AND IDENTITIES FILM FESTIVAL
THE MAMALOGUES
JASMINE ELLIS
SONNY CARL DAVIS LIVE
August 16 Lions Municipal Golf Course
August 16 – 18 Austin Scottish Rite Theater
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SUMMER CINEMA: ZOMBIELAND
MOVIES IN THE PARK: CADDYSHACK
RITE OUT LOUD STAGED READING FESTIVAL
SLUMBER PARTY CLUBLIVE!
BRUNCH ON THE LAWN August 25 Hotel Ella Enjoy a full Texan buffet, lawn games and live bluegrass at Hotel Ella's Brunch on the Lawn. Brunch is available from 10am3pm with music by David McD starting at 11am. Tickets include brunch, activities on the shaded lawn and complimentary valet. $40 for adults (ages 12+), $15 for children (ages 6-11), free for 5 or under. Reservations recommended (hotelella.com/goodalls) with walk-ins welcome to capacity.
August 17 & 18 ColdTowne Theater
LIZ BEHAN: ONE WOMAN AT DUSK
August 17 – September 21 ColdTowne Theater GREG WARREN
August 21 – 24 Cap City Comedy Club MARC MARON
August 23 Paramount Theatre
P H OTO G R A P H B Y A R N O L D W E L L S
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JEN KIRKMAN
August 25 The North Door
OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY FESTIVAL
August 27 – September 2 Various Locations
OTHER WHITE LINEN NIGHT
August 3 2ND Street District
INDIAN-ISH BOOK PARTY W/ PRIYA KRISHNA
FAMILY
August 4 The Austin Winery
WAKE UP, BROTHER BEAR! Through August 25 ZACH Theatre
AUSTIN PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT August 9 Thinkery
DUDE PERFECT
SECOND SATURDAYS: ICE PAINTING August 10 The Contemporary Austin Laguna Gloria SUMMER FAMILY FILM SERIES: WALL-E August 10 Bullock Texas State History Museum MUSIC OF THE BEATLES FOR KIDS August 11 Mohawk
August 10 Fiesta Gardens
August 10 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park #BOSSBABESATX: THE SUMMER GATHERING
August 14 Native Hostel
SOUND & CINEMA
August 14 Long Center
AUSTIN RESTAURANT WEEKS
August 15 – September 2 Various Locations
BUD LIGHT CEDAR PARK RODEO
THE WIGGLES August 12 ACL Live at The Moody Theater
August 16 & 17 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
FREE FAMILY DAY AT FLATBED August 17 Flatbed Press & Gallery
August 24 Congress Avenue Bridge
BAT FEST
AUSTIN CHRONICLE HOT SAUCE FESTIVAL
August 25 Fiesta Gardens
JACK’S GENERIC TRIATHLON
August 25 Walter E. Long Park
MUSIC PICK
Flaco Jiménez With Conjunto Los Pinkys By Holly Cowart ANTONE’S NIGHTCLUB, AUGUST 23
Emerging at the end of the 19th century, conjunto music was born from a cultural fusion between northern Mexico, southern Texas and the German immigrants who introduced the areas to polka and the accordion. The result was swiftly adopted by the working class and often played during festive occasions, featuring exuberant melodies joined by soaring, dramatic harmonies. There’s no musician in the world more synonymous with conjunto tejano than Flaco Jiménez. A living, breathing legend, the master accordion player is an invaluable representation of our state’s rich and diverse musical history. Jiménez, who celebrated his 80th birthday this past March, first took the stage at the age of 7 and had formed his first band by 15. He learned to play the squareshaped instrument by observing his father, Don Santiago Jiménez Sr., who was himself a trailblazing accordionist. From there, Jiménez went on to become a household name, known for collaborating with notable artists and mixing classic Tejano sounds with different contemporary genres. Achieving an abundance of accolades over his lengthy career, including five Grammy Awards and induction into the National Hispanic Hall of Fame, the San Antonio native continues to give the regional style an international spotlight. To see Flaco Jiménez perform is to watch an expert instrumentalist execute a genre he’s helped perfect and there’s no better stage than Austin’s own home of the blues. All hail the accordion king. tribeza.com
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Arts Through August 11 Bullock Texas State History Museum MARTA LEE & CHEYENNE WEAVER: FAIRLY INTENSE
Through August 17 Big Medium Gallery
GD WRIGHT: IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT’S DONE
By Holly Cowart BL ANTON MUSEUM OF ART, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29
Few contemporary artists today better exemplify inclusivity than Jeffrey Gibson. Of Cherokee and Choctaw descent, he was born in Colorado in 1972 but grew up around the world in places like Germany and Korea. Identifying as queer, the painter and sculptor, who has both his BFA and MA, presently resides in New York. From a lifelong exploration of these perspectives, he’s found a unifying bridge connecting his many labels, allowing him to create visibility for marginalized demographics through his breathtaking body of work. “This Is the Day,” at the Blanton Museum of Art through September 29, is a specially curated series of Gibson’s art produced from 2014 to 2018. Stepping into the space, viewers are greeted by towering ceremonial powwow garments patterned with vivid materials ranging from yarn to brass to varieties of beads. Intricately embellished ritualistic helmets are displayed side by side, each a depiction of relatable human experiences, including love, death and the ocean. Reflective quotes taken from pop culture songs and authors are emblazoned across punching bags and expertly crafted tapestries. “Look how far we’ve come!” one piece exclaims. The outcome of these 50-plus works is a celebration of hope and acceptance, as deeply personal to Gibson as it is universally shared. “I rarely see my body represented in popular culture,” the artist explains. “But my practice is where I call the shots, and I am trying to make the world I envision.”
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CIRCADIAN BUZZ
Through August 31 Davis Gallery
MIKE OSBORNE: FEDERAL TRIANGLE
Through August 31 Lora Reynolds Gallery
GO FIGURE
ELIZABETH CHILES: ON WATER
LESLIE KELL: DIFFERENT WORLDS
Through August 18 Link & Pin
“Jeffrey Gibson: This Is the Day”
Through August 31 Yard Dog Art Gallery
MEEGHAN MORONGOVA: BOUNDLESS ABANDON
Through August 18 Dimension Gallery
ART PICK
BRUCE LEE: ART FROM THE HEART & MEDULLA OBLONGATA
Through August 19 Central Library Central Gallery
JAMES SURLS: WITH OUT, WITH IN
Through August 19 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum EXPRESSIONS IN SCULPTURES
Through August 25 Mexic-Arte Museum
MAPPING MEMORY
Through August 25 Blanton Museum of Art YOUNG LATINX ARTISTS 24: BUEN VIVIR/VIVIR BIEN
Through August 25 Mexic-Arte Museum
100% COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION
Through August 31 George Washington Carver Museum
August 1 – 31 Dougherty Arts Center
August 1 – September 1 Elisabet Ney Museum FOTO ATX
August 1 – September 4 Old Bakery & Emporium AMERICA MARTIN
August 3 – September 1 Wally Workman Gallery SHANA HOEHN: HAUNTINGS
August 3 – September 5 Women & Their Work TIA BOYD: FUTURE INHABITANTS
August 3 – January 11 George Washington Carver Museum RACHEL DORY
August 17 – September 15 Ao5 Gallery MICHAEL RAY CHARLES
August 28 – November 15 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
P H OTO G R A P H S B Y P E T E R M A U N E Y. " B E L I E V E ! B E L I E V E ! " 2 01 7, " LOV E I S T H E D R U G " 2 01 7.
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AMERICA MARTIN 1202 West 6th Street Austin, Texas 78703 wallyworkmangaller y.com 512. 472. 7428 image: Olympia (Homage to Manet), acrylic and oil on canvas, 41 x 60 inches
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Art SPACES MUSEUMS BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART 200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 7324 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 11–5, Su 1–5 blantonmuseum.org THE BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM 1800 Congress Ave. (512) 936 8746 Hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 12–5 thestoryoftexas.com
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Austin Restaurant Weeks By Holly Cowart VARIOUS LOC ATIONS, AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 2
We live in a booming, food-centric city. Stacked with culinary giants and now a global destination for scrumptious discoveries (and I’m not just talking tacos and barbecue), Austin takes pride in a well-made plate. And yet studies show that across our vast state, more than 4 million Texans face food insecurity, exceeding the national average. One nonprofit leading the charge in the battle against hunger is the Central Texas Food Bank. Founded in 1982, the organization serves 46,000 people each week across 21 Central Texas counties. For the second year in a row, the food bank is partnering with more than 80 restaurants and bars to host Austin Restaurant Weeks, a two-week-long community fundraiser. Kicking off on August 15, this year’s stellar lineup, ranging from eateries like Contigo to Holy Roller to Rosewood, will offer prix fixe meal options, with specialty cocktails priced at $12, lunch and brunch available for $20, and dinner selections set at either $35 or $50. A portion of those proceeds will be given directly to the food bank. With every dollar donated generating four meals, the event emphasizes the enormous impact one small act can have — especially considering it raised more than $137,000 last year. Meanwhile, our local culinary industry benefits from an influx of business, and patrons get a chance to dine on mouthwatering dishes from buzzworthy newcomers or longtime favorites at discounted prices. Now that’s a Texas-size win-win.
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THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN –JONES CENTER 700 Congress Ave. (512) 453 5312 Hours: W 12–11, Th–Sa 12–9, Su 12–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN–LAGUNA GLORIA 3809 W. 35th St. (512) 458 8191 Driscoll Villa hours: Tu–W 12–4, Th–Su 10–4 Grounds hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 10–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org ELISABET NEY MUSEUM 304 E. 44th St. (512) 458 2255 Hours: W–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM 802 San Marcos St. (512) 472 8180 Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM 1165 Angelina St. (512) 974 4926 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver HARRY RANSOM CENTER 300 E. 21st St. (512) 471 8944 Hours: Tu–W 10–5, Th 10–7, F 10–5, Sa–Su 12–5 hrc.utexas.edu LBJ LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 2313 Red River St. (512) 721 0200 Hours: M–Su 9–5 lbjlibrary.org MEXIC–ARTE MUSEUM 419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6, F–Sat 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org O. HENRY MUSEUM 409 E. 5th St. (512) 472 1903 Hours: W–Su 12–5 THINKERY AUSTIN 1830 Simond Ave. Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa–Su 10–6 thinkeryaustin.org UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM 605 Azie Morton Rd. (512) 445 5582 Hours: Tu–F 10–4, Sat–Su 12–4 umlaufsculpture.org
furrowstudio LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ELI HALPIN GALLERY Gift Shop & Art Studio
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Art SPACES GALLERIES 78704 GALLERY 1400 South Congress Ave. (512) 708 4678 Hours: M–F 8–5 78704.gallery ADAMS GALLERIES OF AUSTIN 1310 RR 620 S. Ste C4 (512) 243 7429 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 adamsgalleriesaustin.com AO5 GALLERY 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 481 1111 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 ao5gallery.com ARTWORKS GALLERY 1214 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1550 Hours: M–Sa 10–5 artworksaustin.com ATELIER 1205 1205 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 434 9046 Hours: Tu-F 11-4 atelier1205.com AUSTIN ART GARAGE 2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. J (512) 351 5934 Hours: Tu-Su 11–6 austinartgarage.com AUSTIN ART SPACE GALLERY AND STUDIOS 7739 Northcross Dr., Ste. Q (512) 771 2868 Hours: F-Sa 11–5 austinartspace.com AUSTIN GALLERIES 5804 Lookout Mountain Dr. (512) 495 9363 By appointment only austingalleries.com
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BIG MEDIUM GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 2 (512) 939 6665 Hours: Tu–Sa 12–6 bigmedium.org CAMIBAart 6448 Hwy 290 East, Ste. A102 (512) 937 5921 Hours: F-Sa 12–6 camibaart.com CO-LAB PROJECTS 1023 Springdale Rd., Ste. 1B (512) 300 8217 By event and appointment only co-labprojects.org DAVIS GALLERY 837 W. 12th St. (512) 477 4929 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 davisgalleryaustin.com DIMENSION GALLERY SCULPTURE AND 3D ART 979 Springdale Rd., Ste. 99 (512) 479 9941 Hours: Th-Sa 10–6 dimensiongallery.org DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10–10, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 austintexas.gov/department/ dougherty-arts-center FIRST ACCESS GALLERY 2324 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 428 4782 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–7, Su 12–5 firstaccess.co/gallery FLATBED PRESS & GALLERY 3701 Drossett Dr. Hours: Th 10–5 flatbedpress.com
FLUENT COLLABORATIVE 502 W. 33rd St. (512) 453 3199 By appointment only fluentcollab.org GRAYDUCK GALLERY 2213 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 826 5334 Hours: Th–Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 grayduckgallery.com JULIA C. BUTRIDGE GALLERY 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4025 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–2 austintexas.gov/jcbgallery LA PEÑA 227 Congress Ave., #300 (512) 477 6007 Hours: M–F 8–5, Sa 8–3 lapena–austin.org LINK & PIN 2235 E. 6th St., Ste. 102 (512) 900 8952 Hours: F-Su 12–4 linkpinart.com LORA REYNOLDS GALLERY 360 Nueces St., #50 (512) 215 4965 Hours: W–Sa 11–6 lorareynolds.com LOTUS GALLERY 1009 W. 6th St., #101 (512) 474 1700 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 lotusasianart.com MASS GALLERY 705 Gunter St. (512) 535 4946 Hours: F 5–8, Sa–Su 12–5 massgallery.org MODERN ROCKS GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd., #103 (512) 524 1488 Hours: Tu–Sa 11–6 modernrocksgallery.com
MONDO GALLERY 4115 Guadalupe St. Hours: Tu–Sa 12–6 mondotees.com OLD BAKERY & EMPORIUM 1006 Congress Ave. (512) 912 1613 Hours: Tu–Sa 9–4 austintexas.gov/obemporium PREACHER GALLERY 119 W. 8th St. (512) 489 0200 By appointment only preacher.co/gallery PUMP PROJECT ART COMPLEX 3411 E. 5th St. (512) 351 8571 Hours: Sa 12–5 pumpproject.org ROI JAMES 3620 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. C (512) 970 3471 By appointment only roijames.com RUSSELL COLLECTION FINE ART GALLERY 1009 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 russell–collection.com SPACE 12 3121 E. 12th St. (512) 524 7128 Hours: Tu–F 10–5 space12.org STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERY 1101 W. 6th St. (512) 477 0828 Hours: Tu-Sa 11–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com THE TWYLA GALLERY 209 W. 9th St., #200 (800) 928 9997 Hours: M–F 10–6 twyla.com
VISUAL ARTS CENTER 2300 Trinity St. (512) 471 3713 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 12–5 sites.utexas.edu/utvac WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY 1202 W. 6th St. (512) 472 7428 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–5, Su 12–4 wallyworkman.com WOMEN & THEIR WORK 1710 Lavaca St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–6 womenandtheirwork.org YARD DOG 1510 S. Congress Ave. (512) 912 1613 Hours: M–F 11–5, Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 yarddog.com
FREDERICKSBURG ARTISANS — A TEXAS GALLERY 234 W. Main St. (830) 990 8160 artisanstexas.com CATE ZANE GALLERY 107 N. Llano St. (830) 992 2044 catezane.com FREDERICKSBURG ART GALLERY 405 E. Main St. (830) 990 2707 fbgartgallery.com FREDERICKSBURG ART GUILD 308 E. Austin St. (830) 997 4949 fredericksburgartguild.org
INSIGHT GALLERY 214 W. Main St. (830) 997 9920 insightgallery.com KOCH GALLERY 406 W. Main St. (830) 992 3124 bertkoch.com LARRY JACKSON ART & ANTIQUES 201 E. San Antonio St. (830) 997 0073 larryjacksonantiques.com RIVER RUSTIC GALLERY 222 W. Main St. (830) 997 6585 riverrustic.com RS HANNA GALLERY 244 W. Main St. and 208 S. Llano St. (830) 307 3071 rshannagallery.com URBANHERBAL ART GALLERY 407 Whitney St. (830) 456 9667 urbanherbal.com
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Listening In: Amy Nelson and Jen Pinkston discuss business, motherhood and why it’s so important for women to talk openly about money By Margaret Williams Photographs by Jessica Pages with assistance from Katie Leacroy
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en Pinkston and Amy Nelson are both making quite a lot these days: making content, making families and making space for men and women to grow and succeed. From seemingly unrelated worlds — Pinkston has a background in fashion, styling and writing, while Nelson is steeped in international policy and litigation — both are entrepreneurs, mothers to young girls and on the
forefront of reimagining female-led businesses. Pinkston graduated from the University of Texas in 2006, then spent 10 years in Los Angeles, where she worked as a wardrobe stylist on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” before starting her lifestyle blog, The Effortless Chic, in 2011. Her site quickly grew into a full-time job, and she now, along with her team, creates thoughtful content related to design, parenting, foods and style for both herself and her clients. A bornand-bred Austinite, the blogger returned to Austin with her family in 2016, and during her conversation with Nelson, she made quick work of singing Austin’s praises. Nelson, who founded the coworking startup The Riveter in 2017, turned out to be an easy sell, as the mom of four (Nelson was 7 months pregnant during their conversation) was visibly delighted to be in town for the opening of the brand’s newest (and sixth) location. The Seattlebased entrepreneur admits that The Riveter, whose motto is “Built by Women. For Everyone,” has grown at a breakneck speed over the past two years. This growth — of both the former lawyer’s business and family — constantly has her in a role she’s not quite comfortable with yet: one of asking for help. Pinkston can relate. Let’s turn it over to them.
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AMY NELSON: Are you from Austin originally? JEN PINKSTON: I am! My husband’s from D.C., but we met in L.A. All my family’s in Austin. After we had our first little one [now-five-yearold Parker], we moved back. What about you? AN: Well, so I have — this is my fourth [points to her stomach]. My oldest is 4 and a half now, and my youngest is 18 months. All girls. JP: Wow. You are a superhero. AN: I only make girls [laughing]. I’m very on-brand. JP: You must love it. AN: I do. I love being a mom. I like having this big tribe. I’m one of two, but I grew up with all my cousins. So I come from a big family — it just wasn’t my nuclear family. JP: That was really our impetus for moving back to Austin. We came back one Fourth of July. Our daughter was 15 months old, and we were out at the lake with my aunts, uncles, cousins and sisters. My husband and I were like, “Why don’t we live here? This is amazing.” Did your mom stay at home? AN: No, my mom was a teacher. She taught for 35 years. She went back and got her master’s after I went to college. She’s amazing. She actually stays with us about 75% of the time in Seattle now. She is a third parent to my kids. JP: I feel like when you have that support system, you have the freedom to be able to go and do [motions all around] all this. AN: Yes, I have an incredible nanny as well. I’m really fortunate. When you’re leaving your kids overnight for business trips, which I do a lot, it means the world that my mom is there. JP: Was The Riveter a product of you going through this motherhood transition? AN: That’s a big part of it. I went to law school. I graduated when I was 26, and I really thought I
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would be a lawyer forever, and I loved it in many ways. But after I welcomed my first daughter, I thought a lot about where I fit into the workplace. I felt like the world treated me very differently once I had a child. As a litigator I got a lot of, “Would you want
“After I welcomed my first daughter, I thought a lot about where I fit into the workplace. I felt like the world treated me very differently once I had a child.” to go to trial? Would you travel?” Questions I didn’t get before I was a mom. I also needed the time away from my children to be spent doing something that was making a difference. JP: Did you go into law school thinking that litigation would be it?
AN: I went to law school after I’d worked for The Carter Center during college, fully thinking I would go right back into international politics and development. But I would like to note that I paid for law school and took out a lot of loans. And they’re hard to pay back! So there’s always that tension between wanting to make change in the world and the reality of paying back school loans. JP: I love that Michelle Obama talked about that in her book. It’s really important for people to hear. A lot of people don’t go into, you know, more-activist positions because they can’t afford to pay the bills. AN: We’re a private company. I want to make money. I want my team to make money. Everyone on my team is an owner. They all have equity. They’re building this with me, and they should own it. And I think it’s really important that we as women talk about making money. JP: And why Austin? AN: Austin is our sixth location and our first city off of the coast. It’s so exciting! It’s an incredibly welcoming community, and there are so many women building businesses, so much going on in terms of the arts and culture — and people are really engaged. What’s been your favorite part about moving back to Austin and being here? JP: There is this sense of, like, if one of us succeeds, everyone succeeds. You even see that in the tech and the startup world, that people who have success get right back in and they start investing in these other companies. I love how you say The Riveter is built by women for everyone. AN: I think the world should be built by women for everyone. We want to be able to provide a space for men and women to work together.
I think a lot of men love being in spaces where there’s feminine leadership. And it’s not that different. But it is. We’re really proud to stand in that place. Our membership across all of our spaces is about 30% men. It’s not token. JP: I don’t know the exact statistic, but something like 90% of VC and investor money goes to men. How can we change that? AN: Completely. Ninetytwo percent of investment decision-makers are still men. We do weekly office hours with venture capital investors, and it’s largely male investors talking to women founders. You can really just disrupt that by putting people in a room together who aren’t normally in a room together. JP: I’m curious: Has there been a moment [at The Riveter] where you saw someone using the space in a way, or transforming their business, like you first envisioned? AN: A lot of times, actually. We h ave a n a m a z i ng member compa ny in Seattle called Armoire. It’s a curated monthly closet where you rent clothes. They came to us right after they’d graduated from the accelerator program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and they were seven people. And today there’s 25. It’s been remarkable to watch! We’ve had a lot of people who came to The Riveter that work in corporate America and were thinking of taking the next step, and
looking to find people to talk to and resources to make the leap into entrepreneurship. And then we have a lot of members who still work in corporate America, and they come to us for our programming, because we have a community membership. And that’s really awesome! JP: That is amazing that they’re not left out,
because I almost feel like with a shift of people starting their own businesses, everything seems to be geared to that right now. And not toward the person who works Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or whatever. AN: Right, that’s still a lot of people. I was that woman for a long time. JP: In these two years, what’s been the biggest obstacle you’ve overcome?
AN: I think one of the hardest things has been learning to find a way to parent the way I want to parent and run a company the way I want to run a company. It’s a very good problem to have, but The Riveter has grown a lot faster than I thought it would. I thought my kids would be older, but we’re all in it at once. It’s been hard to figure out how to put all the pieces of the puzzle together. I never use the word “balance.” I don’t like it. My life is not balanced in any way. JP: It’s impossible. AN: Something I’ve had to learn to do is ask for help all the time, from all the people. Asking my mom for help, my friends, my husband. And my team! I think fundraising to scale the company has been hard. That is a hard thing to do for anybody. We’re not fundraising right now, but I feel like as an entrepreneur, you’re always fundraising. JP: We’re excited to have you in Austin. If you and your tribe ever want to relocate, you would be welcome here! AN: I know. I keep telling my husband, “Austin is the best!”
This story is part of our “Listening In” series, where we pair SXSW speakers and artists and then happily eavesdrop on the exchange. Find the complete series at tribeza.com/listening-in/.
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Cut, Press, Play SOUTH L AMAR NEWCOMER K YLE HAWLEY SPE AKS ON HER UNCONVENTIONAL TOY STORE, LET TERPRESS PL AY By Lauren Jones Photographs by Claire Schaper
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l e t t e r pr e s s e s t o i t s b old , architectural seating and collection of personal photography, Kyle Hawley’s Letterpress Play is not your average toy store. Yes, it’s a place to learn and explore, but it’s designed with functionality and beauty in mind as well. “We have this notion that children don’t like beautiful and sophisticated things,” she says. “They do need to be developmentally correct, but dumbing things down and making things less beautiful is a missed opportunity for everyone.” The seventh-generation Texan, who is an art school graduate, has always had an affinity for unique spaces and for creating from the items at hand. At age 4, her grandmother gave her her first pair of knitting needles. “Completing that first piece of handwork led me to have this big aha moment of what it felt like to have
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Hawley and a few of her youngest customers at Letterpress Play's South Lamar store.
agency,” she says. While she always had quite the imagination, it really “took f light” at age 11 when she lived in an abandoned home in West Texas next to a rural K-12 school. “My mother had me when she was a teenager, and I was very much along for the ride,” she remembers. “[In West Texas] it was about saving money so we could move onto the next place.” There, in the long-forgotten school, she was allowed to run wild, have fun and play. As she sat in that refuge, she thought about what those spaces used to be and could see their potential for rebirth. For Hawley, it was these early experiences of “saving herself through play” that led to the genesis of Letterpress Play. Now, a mother to t wo young children, Guinevere, 11, and Lev, 6, her own understanding has deepened of how healing play is and how it can build community. In her store, Hawley offers 12 toys, all of which have been individually sketched out before being produced via her many in-store presses. Weighing approximately one ton each, the machines open and close much as a clam would. One side is inked up, while paper is on the other. It’s quite the old art form and one that she continues to fall deeper in love with. During her time in art school, she was first introduced to the craft through her mentor, a man who had been a printer in Australia for many years. “I remember just sitting in his garage and duking it out,” she says. “Trial by fire is
the best way to learn, especially with any tactile medium.” In addition to her array of toys, the artist sells printed posters, with proceeds going to local nonprofits, such as RAICES and OutYouth. It’s her way of solving an issue within the community and introducing her neighbors to letterpress. It’s that same creativity she developed as a child and the fascination with an item’s or a space’s potential that has also fueled her to make each of her products zero-waste. “I have this desire to reduce and reuse,” she says. “I think that throwing things out, people or places, leads to a real loss for everyone.” With each of her creations, Hawley also hopes to inspire her community to never stop imagining, playing and seeing the beauty in all that is around us. “Play is for everybody, and hopefully we play our whole lives,” she says. “I design things for people from age 4 to 100, so if you can use scissors, come join us.”
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IN THE COMPANY OF CREATORS Meet the makers behind Austin’s newest creative coworking community
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W While some notice a need and wait for it to be filled, others feel a need and make sure it’s met. Lauren Cunningham falls in the latter camp. A trained designer, mother and budding painter, Cunningham found herself craving space from the distractions of a busy home and needing a community specific to her work. “I was noticing there weren’t very many options for creatives in Central and North Austin, so I said, ‘I guess I’ll create my own,’” she recalls. Enter The Commune, a coworking space and communal art studio housing a slew of Austin’s finest creatives. Cunningham admits that the concept evolved over time: “At first, I thought I would just find a spot, put up a few walls and share it with some creatives to make it financially viable. Then I thought, I might as well buy a building, and that’s where I decided to marry the two ideas of an art studio and a coworking space.” In the search for a structure to give life to her idea, Cunningham laid eyes on 101 East North Loop Boulevard, and the decision was made. “This building had been vacant for 10 years, and I immediately knew this would be perfect, because this neighborhood is so creative and eclectic,” she says. “I started mapping up a basic floor plan and a superinitial business plan overnight.”
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Notwithstanding the expected and understandable neighborhood challenges, given Austin’s current pace of development, Cunningham and The Commune were welcomed as a natural addition to the North Loop district. “I made an effort to attend neighborhood society meetings, to get to know how the community would respond, and they were more than receptive,” says Cunningham of The Commune’s neighbors. “I wanted this to be a space for community, not solely confined to members.” From $30 day passes and $200 monthly coworking access to premium rates for dedicated desk space and a wait-listed private studio option, tiered membership provides flexibility for a range of needs. In addition to the typical coworking perks like craft coffee and community tables, The Commune is equipped with specialized amenities like canvas and art supply storage, mess sinks, a photo studio and a design resource library, all to accommodate the creative audience. In order to execute on her vision of a space meant for makers, artists and creatives, Cunningham teamed up with Nick Hunt of Hunt Architecture and interior designer Claire Zinnecker. Hunt transformed a bare-bones, neglected building into the spatial achievement it is today: a beautiful clean slate for makers of all kinds. "We felt it was very important that the space itself felt ‘made’ and not too precious,” notes Hunt. “We filled it with thoughtful details and materials shaped by local fabricators like Dusty Whipple and Petrified Design. Petrified Design was a huge part of the project, outfitting the space with steel windows, skylights and sliding-door systems, as well as the
Cunningham worked closely with Hunt and Zinnecker on the 3600 square foot space.
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custom tables, banquette and entry desk.” From the custom windows and concrete work surfaces to the dynamic office partitions, The Commune is refined yet not lacking in character. “The architecture of The Commune represents the ethos of making,” Hunt says. “We made sure that the space retained a sense of character and imperfection.” On what sets The Commune apart, he says, “The space provides both a place to work but also a place to create a community. The social spaces of the project are what tie it all together and make it unique.” Cunningham and Zinnecker worked closely to complement Hunt’s structural finishes. This was the pair’s third project together, and according to Zinnecker, their “brains are pretty much in sync, making for a fluid design process.” A selection of organic materials and calming colors fosters a bright environment. “Since it caters to artists, we wanted the space to invite inspiration with every detail,” shares Zinnecker. The palette of light-toned woods and soft neutral elements provides a backdrop for the multitude of artists buzzing among desks and studios to showcase their work. This coworking space for artists is now a hub for the creative community in north-central Austin, hosting workshops, private events and studio tours under one very well-designed roof. By making good on her own need, Cunningham and The Commune are allowing artists, makers and designers to make in community, for community.
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ZANNY ADORNMENTS Zanny Cox is a born maker. “Whether it was my own jewelry creations or clothing embellishments, I usually figured out how to do it myself,” she admits. Starting with jewelry collections for local shops and art fairs, Cox has grown her business as well as the scale of her work. Cox says, “[I] didn’t feel as if my true creative expression was in these [smaller jewelry] pieces. Once I learned to translate my woven jewelry into large-scale textiles, it was like I found my voice. I process so much emotion and energy when I sit at the loom. My work is always evolving, but always a collection of adornment for the body and home.” Cunningham actually met Cox when Cox was searching for a space to showcase her weavings in Austin’s WEST studio tour. She describes the serendipitous meeting as “magic” and has since joined Cunningham in marketing and growing the culture and community of artists at The Commune. Cox is passionate about sharing her skills with the community, hosting DIY Happy Hours and weaving workshops in the multifunctional space. MAKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY CLAIRE SCHAPER
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Cox works out of her home studio and also leads workshops and classes at The Commune, where she serves as director of marketing and events.
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Moulton is inspired by nature and explains, "I work to stay open and available – I often feel like I'm being faceted and polished by life."
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MOULTON Moulton is a jewelry design studio tucked inside The Commune. Jen Moulton, founder and maker, creates pieces that are deeply meaningful while still fit for everyday wear. On the personal significance of jewelry, Moulton says, “My grandmother taught me that jewelry fosters connection. She modeled that we collect jewelry over the course of our lives, wear it with love, pass it on to our loved ones, and they wear it in honor of their loved one.” Moulton jokes that Cunningham is the “RA bringing us together,” and while Moulton has outfitted a private studio for handcrafting each piece, she draws inspiration from her environment, both in and outside The Commune. Among the influences on her work, Moulton nods to “taking solo sojourns to reconnect and explore, curves and angles in everyday objects, the sun and stars, and wide-open spaces in nature.” Her sensitivity to her environment allows for beauty in the details in a minimalist gold cuff or custom heirloom piece.
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Amanda McKeever and Khiem Nguyen, a humble duo, are the hands and minds behind A&K Woodworking and Design. The master makers have crafted everything from custom dishware for the Tatsu-Ya restaurant group to 30foot bar installments. “When we moved to Austin in 2012 from Boston, we didn’t have any furniture to bring with us, so we ended up making it all. Our work was well-received from friends, so we decided to turn it into a business.” Since that time the couple have seen great success, including Nguyen's win on last year's NBC reality show “Making It.” Regarding the range of projects, Nguyen explains, “Having special projects that we care about is really important to us. We like having a mix of scale, too.” The two have had a natural flow collaborating on creative projects since their days at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and their unique strengths keep A&K thriving. “Khiem studied woodworking and sculpture in school and specializes in our larger furniture pieces and build-outs, while I am more focused on our smaller line of goods, pop-up events and marketing,” says McKeever. The large-scale projects like a bar shelving installment and a 9-foot armoire are built in the couple’s garage, while smaller-scale home décor items like frames and serving platters are lasercut in their studio in The Commune, available for viewing (and purchasing) by all visitors.
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Flour Barton Springs Mill has Austin geeked out on grains, but the best is yet to come by L A U R E L M I L L E R photographs by C Y D N E Y C O S E T T E
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Brown with his prized vintage Clipper seed cleaner. OPPOSITE: Loaves from Easy Tiger and Thoroughbread, made using Barton Springs Mill flour.
wheat tutorial, pointing to sheaves on his office wall. The owner of Dripping Springs’ Barton Springs Mill, Brown has become the messiah of Texas’ heritagegrain revival, inspiring an evergrowing number of food and beverage professionals and home cooks to make a sea change in their dry goods supply. “People think flour is this white flavorless, odorless substance in our food system,” says Brown, gesturing to a 2,200-pound bag of Rouge de Bordeaux wheat, which purportedly nourished Napoleon’s troops. “This is nutty and earthy, with aromas of baking spice.” Bloody Butcher, Wrens Abruzzi, Hickory King, Turkey Red, Hopi Blue, Carolina Gold. The esoteric varieties of heritage wheat, corn, rye, buckwheat, einkorn and other grains that Brown and millers Keith Koehler and Cody Hendricks grind daily are mostly possessed of the whimsical names inherent to vintage plant seeds. “Heritage grains bring a wide array of colors, flavors and aromas to the baker,” says Brown. “It’s like adding all the colors of the spectrum to an artist’s palette — there’s so much more out there beyond shades of white and beige. Sonora wheat has a rich, buttery flavor excellent for pastries and breads, while Ethiopian Blue Tinge Emmer has a nutty sweetness that’s great for making pasta or used as a high-protein, antioxidant-rich whole-grain cereal.” Barton Springs Mill, opened in early 2017, is the Austin area’s first flour mill since 1884. The business has sparked a new economy for family farms and served as divine inspiration for acclaimed chefs, bakers, brewers
and distillers, including Bryce Gilmore (Barley Swine, Odd Duck, Sour Duck), Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye), Jesse Griffiths (Dai Due), Fermín Núñez (Suerte), David Norman (Easy Tiger), Jester King Brewery and Treaty Oak Distilling (which will debut an heirloom series of whiskeys made with the mill’s
grains later this year). Says Treaty Oak founder Daniel Barnes, “Meeting James was the most fruitful encounter I’ve ever had. Making bourbon is just like cooking — it’s all about the ingredients. He’s meticulous about sourcing and processing grain; for us, the result is remarkable whiskey.”
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ast year, Brown was able to purchase a 2.5-acre parcel on Treaty Oak’s Dripping Springs campus, with the goal of relocating and expanding his business (he will also live above the new facility). In June of this year, he began moving operations to the new site, which has a larger mill as well as a warehouse; this fall, a 1,000-square-foot malting floor and an education and private events center will open, along with a bakery, L’Oven, run by former Dai Due pastry chef Abby Love. “She’s really immersed herself in the regional grain economy,” says Brown. “She’s totally invested, almost more than anyone else.” Love, Brown
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and guest bakers and chefs will offer classes and workshops on-site. A musician and culinary professional by training, Brown grew up in Pasadena, Texas; his parents also owned a farm in Madisonville, which nurtured his love of agriculture as well as a fascination for food. “Pasadena wasn’t a hotbed of culture at that time, but we traveled a lot, and my mom was super-curious about cooking,” he says. An enthusiastic home cook, pianist and cellist, Brown earned an undergraduate degree in music at the University of Houston before pursuing a culinary arts degree at The Art Institute of Houston. While working as a cook in Houston, Brown decided he
“lacked the creative imagination” to become a chef and returned to music, working toward a Ph.D. in historical musicology from CUNY. Brown returned to Texas after 9/11 and eventually became the choral director for the acclaimed St. Cecilia Music Series (he also plays the viola da gamba and the pipe organ). A soft-spoken man with a dry sense of humor, Brown says it was a quest for “a better loaf of bread” that led him to his present occupation. “I just have a problem with not being able to do things by half measures.” While reading “Tartine Bread,” authored by celebrated baker Chad Robertson, Brown became intrigued
OPPOSITE: When milled, Rouge de Bordeaux, a hard red winter wheat, has an earthy, nutty flour with aromas of baking spice.
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Heritage, or heirloom, grains come from open-pollinated antique seeds handed down through the generations. With the advent of modern industrial agriculture in the 1950s, farmers began using commercial uniform hybrid seeds that have better pest, drought and disease resistance and higher yields. There are multiple benefits to heirloom crops aside from flavor and distinctive appearance. They also, boost the genetic diversity and vigor of local plant species, provide a food source for pollinators and support local foodsheds.
by the concept of purchasing and milling whole grains and began experimenting at home. He soon discovered that while there was a flour mill in Waco, Texas lacked a “bespoke mill that could … source and maintain all of the seed stock and mill grain daily, providing a fresh product.” After meeting former Austin baker Sandeep Gyawali, who at the time was operating Miche Bread, at a heritage-grain conference, the idea for Barton Springs Mill was born. Gyawali was looking for someone to mill mesquite flour, and Brown realized there was a niche in Central Texas for someone who offered traceable, seasonal, bespoke milled grains, sourced from local family farms. “We can tell you what farm and harvest each bag of flour comes from,” Brown says. With little knowledge about growing and milling grain, Brown initially turned to Glenn Roberts, the founder of Anson Mills. “I learned a lot from him,” he says, and after initiating contacts with and contracting farmers in 2016, Barton Springs Mill opened in January 2017 in an industrial park in Dripping Springs. Using a 1930s Clipper seed cleaner, an Austrian Osttiroler A1200 stone mill for culinary use and a hammer mill for producing grist for breweries and distilleries, Brown got to work and started “driving around Austin, selling flour out of the back of [his] car.” While no one has been more surprised than Brown by his success, he’s quick to point out that his customers “revel in
the different varieties of grains and flour textures.” He says, “They also understand that while we want high-quality grain, every harvest, and thus every flour, will have inherent differences.” Ninety percent of the grains used by the mill are grown in Texas on eight farms, utilizing seed stock from Saskatchewan, Arizona, California, New York and Kansas, as well as gene plasm banks. “When I started out, there happened to be a glut of Indian cotton on the market, and most of the farmers I was visiting were making their living from cotton and looking for a new cash crop,” says Brown. “It was the right place at the right time, but my goal was to provide an incentive for good growing practices. We give farmers seed stock as a loan; the only out-of-pocket expenses are gas and labor. This way, if there’s an act of God, it’s a shared risk, but we also duplicate our crops on different farms for that reason.” Currently, the mill is producing 8,000 to 10,000 pounds of culinary flour per week (“A commercial mill does that in an hour, and a human never touches it,” Brown says) and 22 tons of grist for brewing and distilling. Says Brown, “I have zero designs on selling outside of Texas and refer people regularly to local mills. The only way for us small folks to get by is to work together.” Brown’s job at this point has evolved to more of an operations manager role. “I thought I was going to be milling for a living, but it’s turned into so much more.
I need to think about the production needs of my bakers, brewers and distillers and planting schedules.” He’s also excited about his collaboration with the commercial farm in Elgin operated by Austin’s Multicultural Refugee Coalition (MRC), a nonprofit that, according to its mission statement, blends “skills-based education with social entrepreneurship to connect refugees to dignified, fair-wage work.” Brown helped MRC establish a rotational agriculture program focused on legumes; the farmers are cultivating high-value crops like heirloom peanuts, beans and sesame seeds, and the mill will package and ship them, with all proceeds going to cover growing costs. With so much in the works, Brown winds down with his banjo or guitar (“Now I play for the joy of it”), but he says, he worries a lot about scalability: “How big can our operation be, yet still maintain quality and integrity, and enable all of us to earn a living?” Despite the inherent challenges, Brown is keeping his eyes on the big picture that’s emerged. “When I started, I didn’t think it was possible to grow this fast, nor did I see the potential for working with brewers and distillers. Now, within steps of my home, I’ll be able to mill, malt, eat pizza and bread, and drink beer and whiskey made with these grains,” he says. “This will be a regional grain hub.”
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From reviving the land to rehabilitating old homes, restoring architecture and repurposing everyday objects, these four Fredericksburg makers are forging its future by preserving its past by HANNAH J. PHILLIPS photographs by KATE ZIMMERMAN TURPIN
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OPPOSITE: Katie and Taylor are constantly testing and evaluating their soil which has become nutrient-dense since introducing bison, turkeys, chickens and pigs.
The Austin natives met while attending Texas State University and now split their time between Roam Ranch and their home in Austin.
When first-generation ranchers Katie Forrest and Taylor Collins purchased bison, it took the animals only two years to begin restoring land that for more than a century had been depleted by human impact. Roam Ranch, 700 acres of land outside Fredericksburg, was considered unsalvageable when the couple discovered it in April 2017. More than 100 years of industrial farming and overgrazing had stripped organic matter from the soil, preventing grass from growing and eliminating biodiversity. “We started with dirt,” Forrest says. “Now we’re making soil.” Forrest and Collins educated themselves on regenerative agriculture, a method of holistic land management that opposes industrial involvement. They were determined to prove that responsibly raised livestock could sequester carbon, refill aquifers, produce healthy food, increase
biodiversity and heal the soil. Before embarking into the world of agriculture, the pair founded meat-based snack company Epic Provisions. Forrest had suffered from knee inflammation and digestive issues and sought advice from a holistic health practitioner, who recommended a change in diet. The former vegan reintroduced meat into her routine and within several weeks was feeling better. Recognizing the value in humanely raised, nutrient-dense animal protein helped Epic come to life and inspired the purchase of Roam Ranch. The multispecies ranch serves as an extension of Epic’s values. Bison, pigs, turkeys and chickens each play a different but crucial role in the health of the ranch’s ecosystem. The journey for Forrest and Collins has been circuitous, but the impact of the animals is straightforward. First they healed Forrest, and now they’re healing the land. – Abby Moore tribeza.com
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Also a published poet and novelist, Thayer calls the sculptures in his home studio 'stone poems': "If I could write what I meant, I would've written it down."
Russ Thayer Sculptor Russ Thayer and his family moved to Fredericksburg in 1993. The town has changed a lot since then, he thinks: “The things to see in Fredericksburg that have to do with culture are buried. The architecture and the history of the people that settled here — it’s all still there, under the surface, still determining things, but it’s buried.” That’s not all bad news for Thayer, whose favorite thing about Fredericksburg is that it’s a great place to hide. Less than a mile from the main Marketplatz, his home studio feels a world away. In the gravel drive, an old cistern — long overgrown with ivy and twisted trees — hides a makeshift tent, where Thayer works outdoors on his stone projects. He’s currently carving new busts and architectural details for the Bexar
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County Courthouse in San Antonio. Nearby, his carving shed holds a recently finished decorative frieze, bunches of fruit and leaves in an ornate arrangement. The adjacent shed houses woodworking tools transported from Germany, where he learned his craft from a master carver before moving back to Texas. Thayer is one of the few remaining artists classically trained in stone and woodcarving, and he connects this collective loss of craft to a 21st-century rejection of cultural continuity. “It just takes one generation without it and then it’s gone,” he says. “People will have to go back and rediscover it, which takes a lot of work. I’m interested in art that’s created by people who actually know history and the material they are working with.”
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"We always want to try new things and new materials," says Lara, "we are continuously honing this craft. Every project blends experience with experimentation."
Designer Lara Bobo traces the creative call of Fredericksburg through several generations: Her grandmother was a handbag designer in town, and her father was a jewelry maker. Likewise, her husband, Tim, grew up on a dairy farm in the area and learned to work with his hands at an early age. The couple moved back to Fredericksburg shortly after they were married, in 2007. “I think people are drawn by the trees and open fields with cows grazing,” Lara says, “but you also have culture here, with art, coffee shops and great restaurants.” A recent influx of tourism has brought more opportunities for makers and entrepreneurs: By
day, Lara is a partner in her own communications design firm, while Tim recently launched a concretepouring company. Now, in addition to their day jobs, they have combined their design and construction experience to restore properties in town. Where others tear down country cottages to make way for mansions, the couple rehabs smaller homes. Their finished designs foster the quiet, uncomplicated lifestyle that attracts people to Fredericksburg in the first place. “We both really want to approach every area of life with simplicity and intentionality,” she says, “so we create spaces that are functional and versatile, yet conducive to a simpler way of life."
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"I put two disparate things together and make it work. I take the ordinary and turn it into something that makes people look again." Explains Feuge.
Robert Feuge Artisan, woodworker and salvage artist Robert Feuge moved to Fredericksburg 20 years ago, in part to focus on timber framing and reconstructing Amish barns from Ohio. This theme of repurposing discarded objects runs throughout his art, which he attributes to time spent playing in the city dump near his childhood home in Kerrville. “I think redemption is a big part of everything I do,” he shares, noting that his move to Fredericksburg transformed his work from the provocative to the productive. “Fredericksburg has this unique sense of antiquity,” he says. “It still has its bones, and the basic structure gives a sense of permanence. I think people see a foundation that can be built on within their own terms.”
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Feuge’s studio is his playground, a chaotic collection of trinkets and works in progress. A large, intricately carved wooden feather twists in the air above his workbench, one of a series he plans to form into a nest. The walls are lined with sketches and figures, and trumpet vines droop into the window cracks. Inside Feuge’s home, salvaged trees twist gnarled limbs into the ceiling, sturdy but delicate, reclaimed from a ranch in Stonewall. Wilted oaks are a common sight in the area; their great ashen shapes and crooked branches hide among the verdant trees in every field. By stripping them to the core, Feuge breathes new life and purpose into what others might burn or discard.
A Local's Guide to
Fredericksburg
KATIE TURPIN loves living in Fredericksburg and shares all of the reasons why on her blog, Sunshine Texas Day. Luckily, we convinced the mother of three to create a cheat sheet for all of you. Thanks, Katie! Relax and get a cozy night’s sleep right on Main Street at the historic and fabulously decorated ALBERTINA HOUSE. Or, for an out-on-the-farm experience, look no further than the BLUEBIRD FARMHOUSE, a 1930s turkey farm turned B&B, situated on 12 acres, less than a mile from town. FARM HAUS ANTIQUES holds treasures for the home. For the kitchen, check out DER KUCHEN LADEN. To enjoy a burger and a beer under swaying pecan trees and a starlit sky, try the PECAN GROVE STORE. If it’s wine you’re after, visit LA BERGERIE. Here you’ll find a great bottle and everything for a top-notch cheese and charcuterie board, including in-house smoked meats. NARROW PATH WINERY has a quaint tasting room on Main Street, or you can venture out of town a bit for natural wines and awesome views at SOUTHOLD FARM + CELLAR. P H OTO G R A P H B Y G R AC I E B Y R D J O N E S .
Orchards abound, and you can pick your own peaches at JENSCHKE ORCHARDS in the summer and pumpkins at VOGEL ORCHARD in the fall. Want an outstanding history experience? The SAUER-BECKMANN LIVING HISTORY FARM and the PIONEER MUSEUM are both gems that tell the fascinating stories of Fredericksburg’s first settlers.
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Artists in the Outfield HOW JACK SANDERS BRINGS MAKERS AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AT HIS FIELD OF DRE AMS By Hannah J. Phillips Photographs by Toni Toscano
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Southeast Austin and you’ll find yourself on the dirt road at Dunlap Drive, where Jack Sanders’ studio, Design Build Adventure (DBA), serves as home plate for sandlot baseball team the Texas Playboys. Here at The Long Time, home field for the Playboys, beneath tall Texas pecans and ancient oaks, families lounge on picnic blankets in the shade while two teams in vintage baseball uniforms take the field. Someone pauses the classic record blasting from the stereo, and a hush falls on the crowd. Players remove their caps, standing in the Texas sun while a jazz trumpet oozes out the national anthem. This is not the competitive pop-ballad vocal performance at a Major League event; the instrumental is slow and soulful, and the crowd drinks in every note. Before the stereo starts back up, the sizzling sound of grilling hot dogs completes the sensory overload of American nostalgia — and the game begins.
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The crack of a wooden bat sends a baseball soaring across center field, where pallets and haystacks mark a makeshift boundary like Iowa corn in the outfield from “Field of Dreams.” You can almost hear James Earl Jones whispering in the trees overhead. Manning the floodgate of these magic waters is Sanders, whose sandlot dreams first took root during his architectural studies at Auburn University’s Rural Studio. Established by Samuel “Sambo” Mockbee, the Rural Studio program drives design students out of the classroom and into rural communities, providing an immersive educational experience while supporting local residents. Mockbee instilled his ethos, “Everyone, rich or poor, deserves a shelter for the soul,” in his teaching at Auburn. In turn, Sanders harnessed this philosophy for his senior thesis project, creating a new backstop for a sandlot team in nearby Newbern, Alabama. In a recent YETI documentary on The Long Time and its origins, Sanders says the experience flipped the
Jack Sanders (right) created The Long Time, home of the Texas Playboys, in 2016.
Robert Gay, founder of Thoughtbarn, sitting in the dugout on a recent Saturday.
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LEFT: Team member Nathaniel Chapin. BELOW: Topaz McGarrigle on the saxophone.
traditional model of architectural solutions from “what knowledge do I have to share with this community?” to “what can I learn from them?” “You can’t teach architecture by just teaching people how to draft,” he says. “You have to show them that there’s a human element to this.” DBA still prioritizes that human element, collaborating with clients to celebrate the “people, materials, climate, music, food and art unique to each adventure.” After moving DBA out to Dunlap Road in 2012, Sanders and his team transformed it into The Long Time in 2016, a unique space for creative workshops, events and a sandlot baseball league. Naming his team for Bob Wills’ band, the Texas Playboys, Sanders slowly collected artists, designers, chefs and others from Austin’s creative community. Today, there are more than 40
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people on the active roster, with anywhere from 15 to 22 showing up to play on game day. “Anyone can play,” says Coach Howard “Hardboot” Carey, one of the original members of the team. "It’s not so much about talent as it is about finding the ‘right fit.’” For the Playboys it’s less about keeping score and more about the game itself. The score could be 11-5 and players will still slide eagerly into home plate; the umpire still calls strikes with deep-throated gusto. Meanwhile, the crowd cheers while enjoying food from Scholz Garten, local beer and Tito’s cocktails — heck, the team indulges, too. “It’s not about who wins,” Carey says, gesturing to the music and the food and the trees as both teams high-five their fans and families. “It’s about all this — it’s about a happening.”
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Honestly Delicious THE CO-FOUNDERS OF LICK HONEST ICE CRE AMS REFLECT ON THEIR BEGINNINGS AF TER NE ARLY A DECADE IN BUSINESS By Lauren Jones Photographs by Claire Schaper
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EVERYONE LOVES ICE CREAM. WHEN IT'S HOT
in Austin, which, let’s face it, feels like most of the year, nothing is more satisfying than heading to your favorite spot for a scoop, or many, of freshly made ice cream. There’s something so nostalgic about that first spoonful that we’re transported back to childhood every time. And for Austinites Chad Palmatier and Anthony Sobotik, it’s similar experiences that inspired them to found Lick Honest Ice Creams in 2011. The couple, who met in New York in 2005, both grew up in small towns: Palmatier in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Sobotik in Hallettsville. “We would ride our bikes to the creamery downtown in the summers,” Palmatier says of life in the Amish country. “There was always some kind of seasonal flavor, and it was churned on-site. We knew nothing different.” And while Sobotik’s early memories consisted mainly of chains like Dairy Queen and Sonic, Lancaster was a short train ride from the Big Apple, and he quickly fell in love with the way ice cream was made there. “I noticed right away that the creameries were attached to the dairies, and I thought that was amazing,” Sobotik says. By 2006, the couple decided to start a business together, and while an ice cream shop was always one of their ideas, the aha moment really solidified on trips to visit Sobotik’s family in Texas. They began to question why no one was making honest ice cream like the kind they’d found in Lancaster. “We decided that we were going to be the people to open the kind of ice cream shop we wanted to go to,” Sobotik recalls.
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obotik, who has a background in the culinary arts, and Palmatier, who has a background in design, aimed to start a business that would combine their talents, and opening an ice cream shop seemed like the perfect fit, from the branding and interiors of the new storefront to flavor development. Lick Honest Ice Creams would be the ice cream destination that the Austin public was sorely missing. It would feature locally sourced dairy and ingredients from farmers and food artisans, something that no other ice cream shop was doing at the time. “We could be doing things differently and making more money, but then we’d be just like everyone else,” Palmatier says. “We make our own base, and we support a dairy out in Waco [Mill-King Market & Creamery] where you can literally go and touch the cows. We just value that.”
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ABOVE: Anthony and Chad photographed at Mill-King Market & Creamery.
LEFT: Lick Honest Ice Creams' Burnet Road location, photographed by Annie Ray.
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Given that Palmatier and Sobotik had both grown up in rural, agricultural communities, supporting small, independently owned operators was nonnegotiable. “If we couldn’t find a dairy that was going to do it with us, we weren’t going to do it,” Sobotik says. “We do things now the same way we did when we opened eight years ago. It was one of the conditions of opening Lick: to support dairymen and artisans through our ice cream.” Over the years, they have come to work with more and more people from the surrounding
communities, from the likes of Urban Roots, Johnson’s Backyard Garden, Austin Orchards, Pure Luck, San Saba Pecan Company, Texas Olive Ranch and Good Flow Honey. “As businesses grow, they make compromises, and we haven’t made any of those compromises,” Sobotik says. “It just doesn’t interest us, and it’s not the reason we started the company. We want to be thoughtful with how we grow and stick to our mission.” And in sticking with their mission statement of turning out honest ice cream, it’s no surprise that the pair know each and every ingredient
that goes into their ice creams. “We take the word ‘honest’ very seriously,” Palmatier says. Everything is made from scratch in the company’s Cedar Park kitchens, from sauces to syrups to cookies and marshmallows, all added into nearly 700 gallons of ice cream churned each week. When it comes to f lavors, Sobotik sees ice cream as a great place to experiment and use his culinary background, taking favorites from the dessert world and turning them into something that isn’t intimidating. Lick’s first flavor, cilantro-lime, is Sobotik’s favorite to this day and utilized ingredients grown in and around Austin. “It really tastes like Texas in the summer,” Sobotik says. Meanwhile, Palmatier was the mastermind behind Lick customer picks, such as Texas sheet cake and Seven Layer Bar, while he often draws inspiration from home for Lick’s fall flavors. At the end of the day, Lick is a business that is imbedded within the Austin community, and for its co-founders, getting to eat ice cream on a daily basis is just one of the perks. “[This job] never gets old,” Sobotik says. Lick is helping to provide livelihoods for local farmers while producing some of the best ice cream in the capital city. tribeza.com
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Away We Go WHERE TO HE AD FOR THE LOCAL(ISH) GETAWAY YOU NEED, WANT AND DESERVE
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ummer is that time of year when all anyone can talk about is long-awaited travel plans (also camps, and the heat, and margaritas, and Barton Springs). Pretty much every conversation begins with an obligatory, “Where are you off to this summer?” we secretly love this seasonal small talk because we're obsessed with any type of travel: Planes, trains and automobiles equal excitement. Luxury digs on the Amalfi Coast? Camping in Yosemite? Canoe weekend on the Llano? We want to hear about it all. Whether you’ve already
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made big plans or frittered away your hardearned vacation days up until this point, it’s not too late. Seize the day, hop in your car, and visit one of these five Tribeza-approved local escapes.
MIR AVAL AUSTIN , AUSTIN When I startle myself awake, mid-snore, during my Signature Petal Pecan Facial at Miraval Austin, I realize I’m finally relaxed. A stressful week had led me to seek refuge and balance at the seven-month-old revamped wellness retreat, which is surrounded by Balcones Canyonlands
Preserve and overlooks Lake Travis. In between naps in oversize hammocks and atop my deliciously cozy feather bed, there was kayaking, guided nature walks, lazing by the infinity pool, a yin reiki class in the airy yoga barn and a tour of the 220-acre property’s Cypress Creek Farm and apiary, which emphasize regenerative agriculture. Miraval’s Hilltop Crossings Kitchen restaurant and spa source all of their cage-free eggs and select vegetables, herbs, f lowers and honey from the farm; the highlight of my stay was an in-depth class with resident apiarist Ed
OPPOSITE: Mirival Austin, a luxurious retreat new to Central Texas. RIGHT: The Stagecoach Inn.
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Reed that required donning a beekeeping suit and examining the hives close-up. Back at the spa, an 80-minute Austin Apothecary massage loosened my limbs, but it was the aforementioned facial, which utilizes lymphatic drainage and the farm’s botanicals in the form of a gentle mask, that elevated me to a higher plane and left my skin radiant. Miraval also offers equine therapy and horseback riding; culinary, nutrition and fitness programming; a challenge course; and workshops tailored toward mindful living. – Laurel Miller
STAGECOACH INN , SAL ADO The Stagecoach Inn in Salado looms large in my memory. My grandparents’ best friends were from Waco, and the historic inn and restaurant (first opened as the Shady Villa Hotel in 1861) was our traditional midway meeting point. We would pull off I-35, amble into the dining room and commence ordering hush puppies. Lunch was followed by antiquing before we’d make the
short drive back to our respective cities. From those days, some things remain the same: The inn is still situated off the highway in charming Salado; hush puppies still feature prominently on the menu, albeit now with a whipped honey butter upgrade; and antiquing is a stone’s throw away. But now the property has been given a long-overdue update, thanks to developer Clark Lyda, designer Robin Kelley, Clayton & Little and La Corsha Hospitality Group. I can’t tell you how many people perked up when I told them my family and I were going to spend Memorial Day weekend at the new-and-improved Stagecoach. Each one had his own memory, and all made me promise to report back.
Well, folks, she’s a beauty. The design-forward update manages to combine the comfort and history of a Texan estate with a Palm Springs twist, and no space epitomizes this more than the restaurant, which happily remains the heart of the property. We were charmed by the cheerful pool and our vintage-inspired room, which had its own mini-courtyard with just the right amount of privacy, courtesy of lush landscaping, a hallmark of the property. And while you could choose to stay put, we had a blast swimming in Salado Creek, grabbing a bite at the Happy Pizza Company food truck and picking up dessert at the Sugar Shack. Small-town living at its finest. – Margaret Williams
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T R AV E L P I C K Lucky Arrow is the perfect base camp for Hill Country excursions. BELOW: The LINE Austin's pool deck. OPPOSITE: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is an ideal destination for families.
LUCK Y ARROW RETRE AT, DRIPPING SPRINGS Last summer was my first living in Texas, and despite my love of cooking, I had to break up with my kitchen for a few months. If you’re similarly inclined, or you just prefer to holiday with a group of friends or family at an established base camp, Lucky Arrow Retreat is there for you. The secluded, woodsy Dripping Springs property, which opened in April, specializes in planned and custom excursions, aka Troopy Tours. A driver will take you and your companions to Hill Country restaurants, wineries, distilleries, breweries, farmers markets, U-pick’s, swimming
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holes, historic sites and state parks in vintage Toyota Land Cruisers; back at home base, there are stylish yurts, breezy modern cabins with mini-fridges and microwaves, and a spacious four-bedroom ranch house that sleeps 10 and comes equipped with a full kitchen (you just never know) and hot tub. I planned a recent stay around some of my favorite spots for food and drink, including Mazama Coffee Co. and Rolling in Thyme & Dough (the green-chile-and-cheese-layered ham rings are my kryptonite). At Jester King Brewery’s
open-air Tasting Room & Kitchen, the simple, seasonal menu features wild yeast-leavened pizzas and “farm, fermented and foraged ingredients” whenever possible; on my visit, there were wood-oven-roasted Loring peaches with ’nduja vinaigrette and hibiscus. If self-driving or being chauffeured sounds too taxing, Lucky Arrow has a pool, and the cabins have communal fire pits (BYOB and s’mores). Hill Country heaven, no effort required. – Laurel Miller
THE LINE AUSTIN , AUSTIN I live 2.1 miles from The LINE hotel, so there was something particularly indulgent about a midweek stay at the luxurious, design-centric downtown property. It didn’t hurt, either, that my 1940s apartment doesn’t have central air. I was also excited to stay at a property with complimentary bikes and a location just steps from Congress Avenue Kayaks, because a lazy
L U C K Y A R R O W A N D H YAT T LO S T P I N E S P H OTO G R A P H S B Y C L A I R E S C H A P E R . T H E L I N E P H OTO G R A P H B Y C H A S E DA N I E L .
traveler and researcher I am not. Watching all of the aquatic action from the f loor-to-ceiling windows of my minimalist-chic Lakeside Suite motivated me down to the hotel’s infinity pool, where I opted for swimming and napping instead of enjoying the poolside bar and eatery, Dean’s One Trick Pony. I had good reason for abstaining: Dinner would be at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Arlo Grey, where executive chef Kristen Kish infuses French and Italian flavors into artful, deeply personal dishes like Peeler Ranch wagyu tartare with chevre, egg, mustard and dried fruit and decadent housemade pastas like malfadini with champignons, pearl onions and Parmesan. After dinner, while enjoying a glass of Port, the bartender urged me to watch the South Congress bats in flight from my room. The next morning, I realized I was in no condition to ride or paddle, so I reluctantly ordered room service and silently berated myself for the previous evening’s (admittedly delicious) excesses. As the server set down my latte, he took in my disheveled appearance and cheerfully asked, “Just relaxing, today? Not working?” Suddenly, my guilt evaporated, my need to do all the things gone. I was just having a day at the office. – Laurel Miller
HYAT T REGENCY LOST PINES , CEDAR CREEK When vacationing with kiddos in tow, sometimes the simpler the itinerary the better. It’s often tempting to overproduce a vacation planned around lots of walking or museums when everyone just needs a few days filled with swimming and minimal shoe-wearing (and no laundry). My husband, kids and I found ourselves in need of such a weekend recently and couldn’t have been happier to hop in the car, make the short drive to not-quite-Bastrop and unload our-
selves upon the sweet staff at Hyatt Lost Pines. We breezed in, giving in to our kids’ request for candy at McDade’s Emporium and Ice Cream Saloon, and then walked to the animal corral, where we were charmed by the goats and pigs before moving onto visiting the longhorns that were stationed on the hotel’s central lawn. But I’m burying the lead. If, like us, you’re at Hyatt Lost Pines with children (ours are 7 and 5), your whole stay will likely (and gloriously) revolve around the lazy river, sandy “beach” pool
and waterslide (formally known as the Crooked River Water Park). Once we entered this inner-tubed and frozen-drink zone, we stayed put, ordering lunch poolside (Old Buck’s Place) and alternating between racing our kids down the waterslide and supervising as they came blasting out of the chute. Yes, there is a spa, and a golf course, and even archery, but in the interest of not overcomplicating things, we kept it fun and easy, and I didn’t regret one moment. – Margaret Williams
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Tiny Boxwoods + Tiny’s Milk & Cookies WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE AT THE HOUSTON E XPORT’S ELEGANT OUTPOST By Karen O. Spezia Photographs by Holly Cowart
AT TI N Y BOX WOO D S , T H E C H I C H O U S TO N
export , it’s easy to feel like a fabulous Bayou City socialite. Long favored by the ladies-who-lunch set, the décor is lovely, the food is gorgeous and the attentive staff is nattily dressed. But in Austin, Tiny Boxwoods has attracted fans of all persuasions and shines just as brightly at breakfast and dinner as it does at lunch. The story behind Tiny Boxwoods is a good one: A Houston landscaping store started offering its customers coffee and pastries, which eventually led to a full-blown restaurant built on the nursery grounds. Ten years later, in 2017, owners Baron Doke, Gregg Thompson and Lance Thompson opened an outpost adjacent to the Brykerwoods neighborhood, just behind Seton hospital. And like the Houston original, it’s adjacent to a sibling Thompson + Hanson landscape retail shop. The food is reflective of its botanical roots: Garden-fresh ingredients are crafted into stylish American favorites. Mornings offer an assortment of tempting homemade pastries such as excellent croissants and pillowy brioche rolls dusted in sugar and filled with silky cream. For heartier fare, sit down with a plate of avocado toast: a generous slice of artisan bread
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layered with mashed avocado, heirloom tomatoes, red peppers, bacon and a fried egg. Or there’s fruit- and-yogurt parfaits, grain bowls, breakfast tacos and classic American breakfast plates. Lunch consists of mostly sandwiches and salads, like the classic Caesar, the sublime and simple La Provençal, and the Grains & Things, a toothsome bowl of kale, farro, quinoa, roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, feta and fresh herbs tossed in a pine nut dressing. Sandwiches include a turkey club, a Cubano, a veggie burger and the always-popular Lucky Burger, a juicy, old-school double patty slathered in secret sauce, melted cheddar and homemade pickles, served with a side of crispy fries.
Come for the egg, bacon and salmon topped avocado toast and stay for the chocolate chip cookies.
TINY BOXWOODS TINY’S MILK & COOKIES 1503 W 35TH ST (512) 220-0698 TINYBOXWOODS.COM
At night, Tiny Boxwoods offers some terrific starters like the addictive fried green tomatoes. Unlike any I’ve had before, these tangy bite-size chunks of green tomatoes are f lash-fried in a light tempura batter and served with a zippy lemon-jalapeño ranch dipping sauce. And don’t miss the white bean stew: a rich, flavorful mélange of creamy white beans, sausage and herbs that could be a meal in itself. Be sure to sop up the last traces with some hot and crusty homemade bread. At dinner, there’s also wood-fired pizzas, plus grilled fish, chicken and steak, including the popular Black & Blue, a 6-ounce fillet atop blue cheese risotto and drizzled with a berry-balsamic reduction. For dessert, there are assorted pastries and sweets, most notably the legendary chocolate chip cookies. The restaurant augmented its beverage service and now features a full bar in addition to its very nice wine and beer
program. One evening, the talented bartender crafted a perfect Negroni and a seasonal Summer Smash, a refreshing cocktail of vodka, watermelon, lemon and fresh basil. Tiny Boxwoods recently expanded next door with Tiny’s Milk & Cookies, an adorable walk-up coffee shop that sells pastries, biscuits, cookies, plus a few portable breakfast and lunch items. There’s a full selection of coffee and espresso drinks, teas and juices. And best of all, a dozen rotating flavors of homemade ice cream. Throughout the day, the transient Milk & Cookies clientele evolves from professionals grabbing a pastry en route to the office, to mommies with strollers getting a caffeine fix, to kids on bikes stopping by for an ice cream cone. Appearances matter at Tiny Boxwoods and the place looks great. Like an upscale Hamptons farmhouse, it features white shiplap walls, rustic wooden floors, vaulted ceilings, tons of windows, a gleaming marble pastry counter and bar, and a lush, green patio. The inviting atmosphere feels like an idyllic oasis in the city. But don’t worry, it’s still Austin. Although the space is sophisticated, it’s not stuffy. It’s elegant with a rustic soul. Poised but not pretentious. And everyone is made to feel welcome and pampered. Sometimes it’s fun to break away from the Austin funk and take a walk on the stylish side.
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Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for Austin’s brightest gem, the 2019 Ice Ball Gala. Come spend an evening that makes a lifetime of difference for a child.
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24 DINER
BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO
CAFÉ NO SÉ
600 N. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 472 5400
1115 E. 11th St. | (512) 542 9542
1603 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 942 2061
Chef Andrew Curren’s casual eatery promises deli-
3663 Bee Caves Rd. | (512) 306 1668
South Congress Hotel’s Café No Sé balances rustic décor
cious plates 24/7 and a menu featuring nostalgic
A cozy French bistro serving up breakfast, lunch,
and a range of seasonal foods to make it the best place
diner favorites. Order up the classics, including
and dinner in a casual setting. Pop in for the happy
for weekend brunching. The restaurant’s spin on the
roasted chicken, burgers, all-day breakfast and
hour to share a bottle of your favorite wine and a
classic avocado toast is a must-try.
decadent milkshakes.
charcuterie board.
34TH STREET CAFE
THE BREWER’S TABLE
709 E. 6th St. | (512) 614 4972
1005 W. 34th St. | (512) 371 3400
4715 E. 5 St. | (512) 520 8199
Easy Tiger lures in both drink and food enthusiasts
This neighborhood spot in North Campus serves up
With an emphasis on quality and community, this
with a delicious bakeshop upstairs and a casual beer
soups, salads, pizzas and pastas — but don’t miss the
East Austin restaurant leaves a seat for everyone
garden downstairs. Sip on some local brew and grab
chicken piccata. The low-key setting makes it great
at the brewer’s table. Local ranchers and farmers
a hot, fresh pretzel. Complete your snack with beer,
for weeknight dinners and weekend indulgences.
source the ingredients, which are utilized in both
cheese and an array of dipping sauces.
the kitchen and the brewery to eliminate food waste.
EASY TIGER
ASTI TRATTORIA
The seasonally changing menu is unique but provides
EL ALMA
408 E. 43rd St. | (512) 451 1218
options for even the pickiest of eaters (ask for the
1025 Barton Springs Rd. | (512) 609 8923
The chic little Hyde Park trattoria offers essential
kid’s menu).
This chef-driven, authentic Mexican restaurant with unmatched outdoor patio dining stands out as an Aus-
Italian dishes along with a variety of wines to pair them with. Finish off your meal with the honey-and-
BUFALINA & BUFALINA DUE
tin dining gem. The chic yet relaxed setting is perfect
goat-cheese panna cotta.
1519 E. Cesar Chavez St., 6555 Burnet Rd. | (512) 215 8662
for enjoying delicious specialized drinks outside for the
These intimate restaurants serve up mouthwatering
everyday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. happy hour!
BAR CHI SUSHI
pizzas, consistently baked with crispy edges and
206 Colorado St. | (512) 382 5557
soft centers. The famous Neapolitan technique is
ELIZABETH STREET CAFÉ
A great place to stop before or after a night on the
executed by the Stefano Ferrara wood-burning
1501 S. 1st St. | (512) 291 2881
town, this sushi and bar hot spot stays open until 2
ovens, which runs at more than 900 degrees.
Chef Larry McGuire creates a charming French-Viet-
a.m. on the weekends. Bar Chi’s happy hour menu
Lactose-intolerants beware, there is no shortage of
namese eatery with a colorful menu of pho, banh mi,
features $2 sake bombs and a variety of sushi rolls
cheese on this menu!
and sweet treats. Both the indoor seating and outdoor
under $10.
CAFÉ JOSIE
patio bring comfort and vibrancy to this South Austin neighborhood favorite. Don’t forget to end your meal
BARLEY SWINE
1200 W. 6th St. | (512) 322 9226
6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. 400 | (512) 394 8150
Executive chef Todd Havers creates “The Experience”
James Beard Award–nominated chef Bryce Gilmore
menu every night at Café Josie, which offers guests a
EPICERIE
encourages sharing with small plates made from
prix fixe all-you-can-eat dining experience. The à la
2307 Hancock Dr. | (512) 371 6840
locally sourced ingredients, served at communal
carte menu is also available, featuring classics such as
A café and grocery with both Louisiana and French
tables. Try the parsley croissants with bone marrow or
smoked meatloaf and redfish tacos.
sensibilities by Thomas Keller–trained chef Sarah
Gilmore’s unique take on fried chicken.
with the housemade macarons.
McIntosh. Lovers of brunch are encouraged to stop in here for a bite on Sundays.
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FONDA SAN MIGUEL
GUSTO ITALIAN KITCHEN
2330 W. North Loop Blvd. | (512) 459 4121
4800 Burnet Rd. | (512) 458 1100
The Shoal Creek favorite, affectionately known
This upscale-casual Italian spot in the heart of the
as Fonda, has been bringing people together for
Rosedale neighborhood serves fresh pastas, hand-
more than 4 decades. Known for their Interior
tossed pizzas and incredible desserts (don’t miss the
Mexican Cuisine and artful dining room, Fonda
salted caramel budino) alongside locally sourced and
San Miguel is the perfect spot to share an
seasonally inspired chalkboard specials. Gusto also
evening with friends.
offers a full bar with craft cocktails, local beer on tap and boutique wines from around the world.
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC 306 E. 53rd St. | (512) 459 1010 Small neighborhood restaurant in the North Loop area serving unique dishes. Chefs-owners Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley serve thoughtful, locally sourced food with an international twist at reasonable prices. Go early on Tuesdays for $1 oysters.
GOODALL’S KITCHEN AND BAR 1900 Rio Grande St. | (512) 495 1800 Housed in the beautiful Hotel Ella, Goodall’s provides modern spins on American classics. Dig into a fried-mortadella egg sandwich and pair it a with cranberry-thyme cocktail.
HILLSIDE FARMACY 1209 E. 11th St. | (512) 628 0168 Hillside Farmacy is located in a beautifully restored 1950s-style pharmacy with a lovely porch on the East Side. Oysters, cheese plates and nightly dinner specials are whipped up by chef Sonya Cote.
HOME SLICE PIZZA 1415 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 444 7437 501 E. 53rd St. | (512) 707 7437 For pizza cravings south of the river, head to Home Slice Pizza. Open until 3 a.m. on weekends for your post-bar-hopping convenience and stocked with classics like the Margherita as well as innovative pies
IRON CACTUS
606 Trinity Street | (512) 472 9240 ironcactus.com With amazing outdoor patio views, friendly service and a lively full bar, Iron Cactus offers one of the best dining experiences around. Leave your worries at the door and lose yourself in the comforts of the cactus.
like the White Clam, topped with chopped clams and
GRIZZELDA’S
Pecorino Romano.
105 Tillery St. | (512) 366 5908
HOPFIELDS
This charming East Austin spot lies somewhere
HANK’S
3110 Guadalupe St. | (512) 537 0467
between traditional Tex-Mex and regional Mexican
5811 Berkman Dr. | (512) 609 8077
A gastropub with French inclinations, offering a beau-
recipes, each fused with a range of f lavors and styles.
Delicious food and drinks, an easygoing waitstaff
tiful patio and unique cocktails. The beer, wine and
The attention to detail in each dish shines, from
and a kid-friendly patio all work together to make
cocktail options are plentiful and the perfect pairing for
Hank’s our new favorite neighborhood joint. With
the restaurant’s famed steak frites and moules frites.
dark mole served over chicken brined for 48 hours down to the tortillas made in-house daily.
happy hour every day from 3-6:30, the hardest task will be choosing between their frosé and frozen paloma. Drinks aside, the braised meatballs, chopped black kale salad (add falafel!) and spicy fried chicken are a few standouts from the craveable menu.
ITALIC 123 W. 6th St. | (512) 660 5390 Chef Andrew Curren of 24 Diner and Irene’s presents simple, rustic Italian plates. Don’t miss the sweet delicacies from pastry chef Mary Catherine Curren.
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JEFFREY’S
LAS PALOMAS
LE POLITIQUE
1204 W. Lynn St. | (512) 477 5584
3201 Bee Caves Rd., #122 | (512) 327 9889 |
110 San Antonio St. | (512) 580-7651
Named one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New
laspalomasrestaurant.com
This stylish downtown restaurant is a deliciously
Restaurants in America,” this historic Clarksville
One of the hidden jewels in Westlake, this unique
accurate ref lection of today’s Paris: a charming
favorite has maintained the execution, top-notch
restaurant and bar offers authentic interior Mexican
marriage of brasserie classics updated with modern
service, and luxurious but welcoming atmosphere
cuisine in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting. Enjoy
that makes it an Austin staple.
family recipes made with fresh ingredients. Don’t
JOSEPHINE HOUSE
miss the margaritas.
1601 Waterston Ave. | (512) 477 5584
LENOIR
Rustic Continental fare with an emphasis on
1807 S. 1st St. | (512) 215 9778
fresh, local and organic ingredients. Like its sister
A gorgeous spot to enjoy a luxurious French-inspired
restaurant, Jeffrey’s, Josephine House is another
prix fixe meal. Almost every ingredient served at Le-
one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New Restaurants in
noir comes locally sourced from Central Texas, making
America.” Find a shady spot on the patio and indulge
the unique, seasonal specialties even more enjoyable.
in fresh baked pastries and a coffee.
Sit in the wine garden for happy hour and enjoy bottles from the top wine-producing regions in the world.
JUNE’S ALL DAY
f lavors. Stop by the adjoining coffee shop and patisserie in the mornings for delightful baked goods that rival the French capital itself.
LICHA’S CANTINA 1306 E. 6th St. | (512) 480 5960 Located in the heart of East 6th, Licha’s is a quick trip to the interior of Mexico. With masa made fresh in house and a large range of tequilas and mezcal, Licha’s Cantina is a celebration of authentic Mexican cuisine. The music, food and ambiance will get you ready for a night out on the town. LORO
1722 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 416 1722
2115 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 916 4858
This wine-focused restaurant is complemented by
Created by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole
serious cocktails and a menu of approachable bistro
and Aaron Franklin, this Asian smokehouse is a
favorites. Inspired by Paris cafes, Spanish tapas
welcome addition to South Lamar. The expansive in-
bodegas and urban wine bars, June’s encourages
door-outdoor space, designed by Michael Hsu Office
sipping, noshing and lingering. The restaurant’s
of Architecture, is welcoming and open, and unsur-
namesake, June Rodil, is a master sommelier—one of
prisingly the food does not disappoint. Don’t miss out
less than 10 in Texas—who also serves as the bever-
on the sweet corn fritters, smoked beef brisket, thai
age director for McGuire Moorman Hospitality.
green curry or those potent boozy slushies.
LA BARBECUE
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OLAMAIE 1610 San Antonio St. | (512) 474 2796 Food+Wine magazine’s best new chef Michael Fojtasek creates a menu that will leave any Southerner drooling with delight over the restaurant’s contemporary culinary concepts. The dessert menu offers a classic apple pie or a more trendy goat cheese-caramel ice cream.
over food and wine. Juliet Italian Kitchen embodies
Also, do yourself a favor and order the biscuits.
1906 E. Cesar Chavez St. | (512) 605 9696 Though it may not be as famous as that other Austin barbecue joint, La Barbecue is arguably just as delicious. This trailer, which is owned by the legendary Mueller family, serves up classic barbecue with free beer and live music.
JULIET ITALIAN KITCHEN 1500 Barton Springs Rd. | (512) 479 1800 juliet-austin.com
just that, bringing nostalgic and classic ItalianAmerican cuisine to the heart of Austin. From family-style dinners, to weekend brunch al fresco, to neighborhood happy hours, Juliet Italian Kitchen is yours to call home.
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How does it work? Companies pay a monthly fee to Zf luence, and McDonald matches them with an interested Gen Z nano-inf luencer. “Nano-inf luencers are people with less than 10,000 followers. Studies show that as your follower count increases, your engagement rate goes down,” McDonald explains. Brands then give Zf luencers their product in return for a shoutout on Instagram. The catch is that companies have to trust the Zfluencer to advertise on their behalf. The Zf luencer writes his or her own posts with limited guidelines from the company. So far, 200
influencers and 18 brands have partnered with Zfluence since its launch in March - P. Terry’s, Mighty Swell and August Morgan, to name a few. “[Brands] want to be sure that they’re marketing with this generation and not to them,” McDonald explains. “It’s been a really cool experience.” The young CEO has the normal life of a high school student. She juggles working, studying and extracurricular activities. “I try to make use of some unconventional work times, like passing periods, lunch and the weekends,” McDonald says with a laugh. – Madelyn Reiter