TRIBEZA April 2023 Style Issue

APRIL

DEPARTMENTS

Social Hour p. 20

Kristin’s Column p. 26

Tribeza Talk p. 28

Karen’s Pick p. 74

Dining Guide p. 76

Arts & Entertainment Calendars p. 80

FEATURES

On-the-Go Essentials p. 36

Spring Into Action p. 46

Austin Eye View: Handmade Makers p. 64

GUIDE

Wellness Guide p. 15

Wedding Guide p. 38

Photo by Phil Kline

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short

THIS APRIL, SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND FASHION IS IN FULL BLOOM — with styles that showcase soft signature looks. Check out our feature “Spring Into Action,” which focuses on clothing that stimulates movement. Our models are outfitted in pieces that demonstrate how fabric flows, dresses twirl and suits make a statement.

If you’re looking to add a little sparkle, “Diamond in the Rough” highlights fine gifts and everyday wear from from local jewelry retailers, including L Majors, Kendra Scott, Nak Armstrong, Korman Fine Jewelry, Calvin’s Fine Jewelry, Hearth & Soul, Eliza Page and more.

Flipping from feminine to masculine, “Total Package” focuses on an Austin-based retail company that is helping men build their wardrobes — one outfit at a time.

“Male shoppers want to get in and out. There’s something they want, and they want to get it as quickly and easily as possible and move onto something else that’s not shopping,” explains Man Outfitters CEO Jason Klann.

That’s where Man Outfitters comes into play. The active lifestyle apparel store presents cohesive packages to its shoppers, so they can add an entire head-to-toe outfit to their cart and be ready to go in minutes. Their motto, “Work hard, play hard, shop easy,” is at the core of everything they do. That’s why they are proud to be opening their first brick-and-mortar store later this summer in Barton Creek Square Mall.

This month’s Style issue also spotlights four Handmade Makers in our “Austin Eye View” series. Psychic Outlaw’s unique business model provides a sustainable outlet for customers to repurpose sentimental items and create

lifelong keepsakes from meaningful fabrics. For those looking for some local bling, Marian’s high-quality metal pieces can be worn for decades — allowing you to hit center stage with their western-inspired brand of handmade accessories. Fostering community and play, Letterpress PLAY uses classic, vintage art via the letterpress. Each product is handcrafted with precision and intricate detail with items ranging from clothing, bandanas, tote bags, blankets, art projects and more. After observing that men’s leather gifts didn’t have the same quality as women’s leather gifts, Espacio Handmade was launched — a product line with clever solutions for wallets, home goods and pocket essentials.

Finally, top off a long day of shopping with a glass of vino at one of Austin’s newest and cutest wine bars that’s in a “Grape Location.” Longtime BFFs Flo Clemons and Adair Belisle opened Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop in their childhood neighborhood of Tarrytown March 1st.

“We’re here to serve the neighborhood and build a community,” Clemons says. Belisle adds, “We want people to feel like they’re in our living room hanging out, and we designed the space to feel exactly like that.” The space feels very cushy while still being stylish and modern with warm colors and inviting touches.

Cheers to spring style!

Carrie Crowe Executive Editor

PHOTO BY PHIL KILINE

APRIL 16TH • 10AM-4PM

Meet us in the lush gardens of Hummingbird House for the ultimate day of wellness to quench the mind, body and soul. Surrounded by nature and curated by some of the city’s top health experts, Nourish will be a complete immersion in revitalizing self-care.

Start the morning with an intention setting exercise while enjoying pastries, fresh juice and coffee. A refreshing yoga class in the pavilion will be followed by a cooking demonstration on seasonal eating before wellness seekers enjoy a vegan lunch.

The afternoon will offer a selection of workshops led by local herbalists, nutritionists, therapists and meditation gurus. Finish the day with happy hour amidst the greenery, sipping wine and mocktails while perusing the Nourish Pop-Up offerings including skin consultations, facials, aromatherapy massages, IV Infusions, permanent bracelets, a braid bar and more. Leave refreshed and renewed with a custom Tribeza yoga mat and wellness swag bag. Visit www.tribeza.com/nourish-austin for more information

Dr. Delpassand’s practice principles are derived from the Biopsychosocial Model of Health, which conceptualizes the interconnectedness of biology, psychology, and social factors, and how they relate to health and illness. Simply put, when one or more of these factors is out of alignment, it often leads to distress.

She will lead us through the day as we seek to find balance in our lives and nourish our minds, bodies and souls.

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Carolynn Solorio

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Austin Wellness Guide

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO DETOX YOUR DIET WITH FRESH FOOD, CLEANSE YOUR MIND WITH A SPA ESCAPE, OR PURSUE HOLISTIC HEALTH WITH MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, WE’VE GOT THE PERFECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU. WE HAVE CURATED THE CITY’S PREMIERE WELLNESS PRODUCTS AND PRACTITIONERS TO HELP YOU STEP INTO YOUR BEST SELF.

Dr. Nahal Delpassand, PsyD

Dr. Delpassand helps to empower her clients by guiding them to acknowledge rather than suppress their emotional experiences. Psychotherapy, she believes, is analogous to emotional strength training. Psychotherapy creates space for understanding the nuanced relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In her experience, when emotional muscles are strengthened and emotional awareness is applied to everyday acts of living, clients grow and become more self-reflective. This increased self-awareness helps clients to more clearly identify what drives both progress and stagnation. She will lead us through the day as we seek to find balance in our lives and nourish our minds, bodies and souls. drnahaldelpassand.com

BLOOM by Callie

BLOOM’s mission is to help people cultivate well-being through movement, mindfulness, community, and creativity. Founder and CEO Callie Ogden Milbrandt believes that the deeper the connection to ourselves and each other, the stronger our capacity is to flourish, both individually and collectively. BLOOM offers uplifting private events, brand opportunities, and workplace wellness programs for organizations and groups. We also host community events that are open to the public. Together, we can create a healthier and more mindful world by learning and engaging in well-being practices and experiences. bloombycallie.com

Creekhaven Inn & Spa

Creekhaven Inn & Spa is your nourishing wellness destination in the Texas Hill Country nestled on the Cypress Creek on 3 beautiful wooded acres just minutes from downtown Wimberley! The owners have made it their mission to redesign this haven to capture the most meaningful moments for their guests with values-driven amenities supporting local and woman-owned businesses. From the locally roasted organic coffee with scratch made breakfast daily to the soft Comphy sheets and holistic organic skincare carefully selected for the spa experience. Supporting a healing wellness journey is at the core of their mission as well, offering yoga classes weekly in warm weather months and expanding the spa offerings to include massages, facials, body treatments, reiki energy work and sound therapy sessions. Creekhaven Inn is the perfect backdrop for your relaxing getaway! creekhaveninn.com

Hill Country Herb Garden

The Hill Country Herb Garden has been a Fredericksburg Staple since 1985. Now, it’s a reprieve for locals and visitors looking for a relaxing experience in the heart of Texas Wine Country. Indulge in the property offerings including a spa, lodging, restaurant, events, and house-made bath & body products. hillcountryherbgarden.com

Motus Chiropractic

South Austin is buzzing with its latest wellness addition, Mōtus Chiropractic. This practice was founded by Dr. Mike Isseks, with over 15 years of experience taking care of professional athletes, celebrities and high-performers, Austin is excited to welcome him. Mōtus’ high-end facility features a gallery of digital moving artwork displayed as NFT’s, a movement & spinal corrective area, vibration plates & digital motion x-ray, all which go into utilizing a unique and artistic chiropractic approach. motusatx.com

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Farmhouse Delivery

Farmhouse Delivery is the easy way to eat local. Get farm-fresh eggs, organic produce, Texas-raised meats, 30-minute artisanal Meal Kits, and scratchmade, prepared foods–delivered to your door. Shop at your convenience. No subscription necessary. farmhousedelivery.com

Castle Hill Fitness Wellness Spa

At the Castle Hill Fitness Wellness Spa, you will find a group of professionals with extensive education in their fields. The focus is on healing and recovery - so that you can stay active and injury-free for years to come! Services range from Massage and Acupuncture to Facials, Brows, and Lash Tints. You do not need to be a member of the Castle Hill gym to book spa services and all new clients can save $25 off their first treatment over 50 minutes. www.castlehillfitness.com/spa

Fine Line

Upgrade your skincare routine with new, clean favorites from Fine Line, Austin’s go-to for toxic-free beauty products. Shop award-winning skincare brands like Indie Lee, Ursa Major, Tata Harper, One Love Organics, and makeup by Ere Perez. Beyond retail, Fine Line frequently facilitates Austin’s growing wellness community through monthly events. visitfineline.com

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Rooted Femme is a women’s medical and wellness practice founded by double board-certified physician, Dr. Brooke Stubbs. Offering concierge medicine, lifestyle counseling, and aesthetics, Dr. Stubbs provides the kind of comprehensive, compassionate, and consistent care that women deserve. rootedfemme.com

Sally has assisted countless individuals in her 30 plus years as a dietitian and wellness professional. Her philosophy is that there is not just one “best” diet for all people but that each person is unique and needs a plan that is individualized to them. She believes that a healthy lifestyle is achievable while remaining realistic and leaving room to enjoy your favorite foods, as well, because enjoyment of food is paramount to your health too!

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Social HOUR

VALENTINE SHMALENTINE

Lamar Union Plaza hosted the Fourth Annual Valentine Shmalentine Bash on Feb. 14 on the property’s rooftop sky deck overlooking downtown Austin. Guests were treated to a festive evening filled with food and beverage tastings, along with hair braiding, a brow bar, a live DJ and much more. The sold-out event was the ultimate loveday alternative.

WEST CHELSEA CONTEMPORARY ICONS OPENING PARTY

On Feb. 17, West Chelsea Contemporary held a VIP opening of ICONS, an exhibition celebrating artwork by renowned innovators. Visitors sipped on Casa Ron Damón tequila while taking in the works of featured icons from across the globe, including Banksy, Salvador Dalí, Bob Gruen, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Takashi Murakami and more.

2023 TEXAS MEDAL OF ARTS AWARDS

Texas Medal of Arts Awards honored 11 luminaries and organizations for their contributions to the arts, including Miranda Lambert, Luke Wilson, Deborah Roberts and more. Hosted by Elliott Forrest, the celebration kicked off with a cocktail reception on Feb. 21, followed by a brunch on Feb. 22, where Governor Greg Abbott presented medals to honorees. Benefiting Texas Cultural Trust, the festivities closed with a glamorous awards show and gala dinner at the Long Center.

VALENTINE SHMALENTINE 1. Bryan Bouillion

& Emily Huddlestone 2. Lamar Union Plaza 3. Suzanne Erickson & Drew Cable 4. Dela Richter, Ali Opramolla & Tori Phillips 5. Devin Cook, Garrett Turner & Lindsey Mena 6. Taylor Carmouche & Kimberly Cobb ICON’S PARTY 7. Andy Liu & Guest 8. Salvador Dalí artwork 9. Irfan Ishaq 10. Rob Wilder 11. Teri Thompson & Friends TEXAS MEDAL OF ARTS AWARDS 12. Miguel Rivera & Juan Miro 13. Linda LaMantia, Leslie Ward, Judy Robison & Heidi Marquez-Smith 14. Deborah Roberts 15. Lela Rose & Luke Wilson 16. Christopher Cross 17. Miranda Lambert

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Social HOUR

2023 ELITE 25 MEMBER PARTY

The best in Austin real estate gathered at Oseyo on Feb. 22 to celebrate the 2023 membership year with Elite 25, representing the verified top-producing luxury realtors across the city. The 32 members, selected by managing director Tony Trungale and Elite 25’s advisory board, each sold a record-breaking number of homes between $210+ million, totaling over $2.6 billion transacted.

A CHANCE TO ROCK FUNDRAISER

A Chance to Rock, a nonprofit program that provides music lessons and instruments to children experiencing foster care, launched its 2023 fundraising events on Feb. 28 at the Band Aid School of Music. The day featured tasty bites, drinks and live music by talented local artists and award winners Graham Weber and Jane Ellen Bryant.

CAMPBELL ART COLLECTIVE INAUGURAL LAUNCH

Nick Campbell welcomed more than 70 art-lovers and members of the Campbell Art Collective at the beautiful Westlake home of Austin-based artist Sara Carter for cocktails, canapés and a tour of her collection. Some works featured were by Leo Villareal, Michael St. John, Suzanne McClelland and Austin-based Barry Stone. Visit CampbellArt Collective.com to learn more about membership and future events.

ELITE 25 PARTY 1. Will Steakley, Beth Drewett & Matt Holm 2. Joe Longton, Kumara Wilcoxon & J Kuper 3. Eric Moreland, Darin Walker & Kirk Lewis 4. Dara Allen, Jana Birdwell, Amy Deane, Anna Lee & Crystal Olenbush CHANCE TO ROCK 5. Phyllis Campos & Michael Price 6. James & Merlin Mays 7. Sandra Dahdah & Ashton Aurther 8. Guests 9. Tiffani Allison CAMPBELL ART 10. Xan Angelovich 11. Tina & Matt Long 12. Natalie Forget & Shahab Shon 13. Kelly Frye & Nick Campbell 14. Helene & Lacey Gordon

Social HOUR

TEXAS FILM AWARDS

Texas film’s biggest stars gathered at Luck Ranch on March 3 to commemorate the newest inductees into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, including actor Jonathan Majors, Warner Bros. Pictures Group CEO Michael De Luca and actress Margo Martindale. After a fabulous red carpet arrival, guests enjoyed an exciting dinner, awards show and live auction, which raised funds for Austin Film Society and its impactful arts programs.

HELPING HAND HOME CRYSTAL BALL

Helping Hand Home for Children hosted its black tie charity gala and debutante ball on March 4. Featuring a Champagne brunch with HHH forever families, decadent dinner and more, two thousand supporters arrived at Palmer Events Center to raise vital funds for the nonprofit, which provides a safe haven for children healing from abuse, neglect or abandonment. The Home’s East campus expansion, which will increase capacity by 41%, will be completed early 2023.

WINE FOR THE PEOPLE’S DANDY ROSÉ RELEASE PARTY

Texas winemaker Rae Wilson’s 2022 Dandy Rosé release party kicked off a House of Dandy weekend with a patio party at the West 38th St. tasting room. Guests celebrated with a Dandy Rosé bar and a selection of traditional Provençal-style cuisine from Spread & Co — a perfect way to start the spring season!

TEXAS FILM AWARDS 1. Richard Linklater & Margo Martindale 2. Janet & John Pierson 3. Jonathan Majors & Scott Cooper 4. Luke Wilson, Pamela Abdy & Michael De Luca 5. Graham Yost 6. Evan Smith & Elizabeth Avellan HELPING HAND HOME 7. Christy Werner & Lindsey Sartain 8. Lathrop & Brannon Smith 9. Justin Long & Rick Wittenbraker 10. Laura & Tommy Craddick 11. Jordon & Amanda Spearman DANDY ROSÉ PARTY 12. Anne Spalding & Rae Wilson 13. Mary Bowles & Edna Dominguez 14. Brenda Lopez & Samantha Leung 15. Janelle Stiever & Tara Hays 16. Kelly Moseley, Louie Lino & Rae Wilson 17. Andrew Sides, Claire Richardson & Tony Offill

Beauty, revealed

By Kristin Armstrong Illustration

IF BEAUTY IS AN ART, WHICH I BELIEVE IT IS, THEN I CAN UNDERSTAND it on a deeper level when I consider the symbolism of sculpture. Meaning, it isn’t about what we put on (clothes, makeup or even a façade) but more about what is chiseled away.

Like a master starting with a block of marble, the art is revealed as the unnecessary is taken away. Chip by chip, smoothing sharp edges, until the beauty of the creation emerges.

I think people are a lot like that, and life is the master sculptor.

People who have weathered life’s storms or been through a refining season (Firewalkers, I like to call them) know what it is to have spent time in the master’s studio. People who have walked through a season of challenge — illness, loss, divorce, grief, trauma, caretaking, etc. — have been forced to stand very still while the master works on them, chiseling away anything that is no longer needed and revealing the art and sinew of the new shape. There is a glow beneath the surface of a Firewalker, like a Phoenix unfurling its wings and shaking off the ash, reborn in the fire.

To me there is no greater, purer beauty. Beauty like this cannot be made up or put on, it has to be revealed. Edges, possibly once sharp, become polished curves. Superfluous nature is chipped away, things like ego, false pretense, striving and comparison. Firewalkers know the essence and value of the present moment, because they have seen how quickly life can change. They are no longer willing to waste time on anything that is not authentic. Living at this level of presence yields a radiance like no other.

Why do some Firewalkers reflect this glorious light while others are just … charred?

I think the difference is willingness. As the medium, we have to cooperate or yield to the master. We have to be willing to be worked over, willing to be transformed, willing to be open to becoming a new creation. We have to be willing to keep our hearts open, no matter what, because an open heart is the portal for the light.

Beautiful people transformed in this way have superpowers. They can

smile at you and it lifts your spirits. They can look at you without saying a single word and their steadiness will steady you. They can tell you that you can do this, whatever this may be, and you believe them. They can hug you or put a hand on your shoulder and their strength infuses your fatigue with new energy. They can be gorgeous at any age, and extend that beauty to you as an invitation to cultivate and express your own. They never play small or feel the need to dim their light under the misconception that shrinking makes other people more comfortable — because what makes other people actually feel comfortable is the presence of someone who is truly comfortable in their own skin. They prefer to rise and radiate, and light the way for others to join them.

The understanding of beauty as an art removes the potential for judgment and scarcity. One beautiful piece of art does not diminish the beauty of another. There is a limitless supply of beauty to go around. One form or expression is not better than another because they are each a unique creation, so comparison is nullified. All forms of beauty are intended to be appreciated. Age becomes irrelevant because masterpieces stand the test of time. There is nothing lost over time; in fact, value increases.

If we can change our perspective of firewalking, shift it from something to be endured to something to be celebrated, it is possible to elevate our entire experience.

Likewise, so much would change if we could shift our definition of beauty — from something to be put on or acquired from outside, to something that is revealed from inside. From something that some have and some don’t, to the truth that beauty can be expressed in everyone because it is proportional to how we love. From something that can be lost or tarnished over time, to something inherent radiating from our core.

Let us be willing.

by Anna Kamburis Portrait by Laura Doss

POOL DAZE

As the spring sun makes its annual escape from behind the clouds, get a head start on the summer with these pool-day essentials

By Carolynn Solorio

SIDE STREET TURKISH TOWEL

Elevate your pool experience with this stylish towel from Side Street’s home collection. Made with 100% Turkish cotton, each towel gives you a soft and luxurious feel with breathable fabric that won’t strip your skin as it dries you off.

($36) sidestreethome.com

KREWE SUNGLASSES

KREWE frames are the perfect blend of classic style and modern edge. The New Orleans based brands’ designs demand attention — the good kind — and these bold Vindel frames in Olive + Iberia from their new spring collection are sure to be your new poolside staple.

($215) krewe.com

RAMBLER SPARKLING WATER

Rambler sparkling water has quickly become the city’s staple sunshine beverage. Their latest flavor, Satsuma, is a citrus-sparkle dream — packed with flavors of the mandarin orange it’s named after. Hydrate the whole family with a multi-pack or grab a few to stash in the cooler on the way out.

($15) ramblersparklingwater.com

WRAP PLUNGE MAILLOT SWIMSUIT

You’ve heard of the little black dress…now let me introduce you to the little black suit. This one-piece is the perfect ‘all-wear’ suit to get your summer collection started. The plunge design lets you work on your tan, and the high cuts in the leg give you an ultra-flattering waistline.

($300) shopsunroom.com

EAST AUSTIN HOTEL PASS

Your poolside oasis is only one click away with the East Austin Hotel day pass, which gives unlimited access to the hotel’s sophisticated pool longue and bar — the perfect combination to enjoy the best of a local breezy day beneath the sun.

($40) eastaustinhotel.com

MBS NAIL COLOR IN RIO

Vegan, cruelty free, and sustainably made, this nail polish from Miranda Bennett’s local studio is the perfect way to step into the season. Described by designers as ‘thoroughly modern yet charmingly vintage,’ the Rio shade is all the best of spring.

($19) shopmirandabennett.com

OXFORD TUNIC COVER-UP

What makes a great cover-up? Versatility. Keep it in your bag for quick trips to the bathroom or hang it dry on the lounge chair for your dinner reservation. Trust me, once you button up this show-stopping tunic made with organic, breathable cotton, you won’t want to take it off.

($178) coveclothing.com

GIGI SCARF BY INO

Just because you’re in the water doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. These scarves are the perfect way to bring a little bit of classic glamour to your everyday pool fashion. Handcrafted with pure silk, this beautiful scarf by Ino will draw everyone’s eyes, and keep the sun out of yours.

($80) inocollection.com

SKINCEUTICALS SUNSCREEN

No pool day is without consequence, so be sure to take care of your skin with SkinCeuticals’ Sheer Physical UV Defense, complete with anti-aging minerals and SPF 50 so you can exhale knowing your skin is safe beneath the tan.

($42) vivadayspa.com

WILLOW HANDBAG

This bag is fashion and function at its best — the perfect ‘catch-all’ accessory to hold all your pool day essentials. Handwoven with authentic rattan in Italy, this bag is the perfect water-resistant lockbox for your dry goods.

($1,740) valentinesaustin.com

NAVY SEERSUCKER SWIM SHORT

Let these clean, sophisticated swim shorts bring a yacht-feel to your next pool day. Made with ByGeorge’s dream combination of polyester and stretch material, these shorts take you from poolto-dinner with no sacrifice of style.

($470) bygeorgeaustin.com

ESQUIVEL LEATHER SANDAL

These Italian leather sandals from Wood & Rose boutique are your new go-to pool shoes. The comfortable wrap style and fun neon color are sure to show off your new pedicure (and turn a couple heads, too!).

($375) shopwoodandrose.com

A Positive Outlook on Financial Wellness: Modern

Tools for Better Care

Some people find peace in their pursuit of overall wellness by focusing and executing on what they can control while accounting for the factors they cannot. This practice is especially interesting when applied to financial wellness because it can be so tempting, yet stressful, to control every financial outcome. You may find some relief in focusing on areas of opportunity, as a method of improving your outlook. Despite its challenges, today’s economic climate has produced several opportunities for better financial self-care.

Here are some ways to leverage currently available tools in the market to your benefit:

Greener Where It Rains

Spanning several months now, the Federal Reserve has been under incredible pressure to act against climbing inflation. The Fed, as you’ve likely heard it called, is an authority that decides a target interest rate that financial firms then interpret to inform rates on their offerings. This presents the modern consumer with a significant opportunity — a heightened focus on banking products designed to encourage saving with much higher-than-average interest rates. Be it a savings account or checking account, the current landscape is lush with competitive personal banking products promising high yields.

You Decide What’s Inevitable

If you worry about the risk of stock market movement and uncertainty, then Certificates of Deposits (CDs) may be of interest to you. Avoid stock market risk entirely by locking in a rate of return that accumulates on your balance over a decided length of time. A common misconception is that CDs tie up your funds for long periods without the ability to withdraw. Today, banks offer CDs with a range of terms — the shortest being 30 days.

Don’t Underutilize Free Tools

Trusting your bank is key — Texas Capital Bank was awarded “the most trusted bank in America” by “Newsweek” in 2022. So, safe to say, they’re an expert when it comes to helping Texans succeed financially. And while Texas Capital Bank is regional, they are truly full service while most other regional banks are not.

If getting your finances in check for 2023 was one of your New Year’s Resolutions, Texas Capital Bank is ready to help you gain a positive outlook on financial wellness.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Texas Capital Bank.

Total Package

AUSTIN-BASED FASHION

By Darcie Duttweiler

Photo by Weston Carls

Outfitters

LET’S FACE IT — MEN SHOP DIFFERENTLY THAN WOMEN DO. WOMen, we love to window shop, browse and hunt for a good deal or funky vintage piece. We’ll hit up sample sales in search of that mega discounted must-have item. We’ll switch our skinny jeans for wide-leg versions because Gen Z TikTok stars say so. And, we will typically purchase sparkly or frilly dresses without having a special occasion on the calendar. Men, on the other hand — and yes, let’s stereotype for a second here — they usually shop for something they need, whether it’s to replace a shirt that finally got a hole in it or because they have a wedding, conference or trip coming up and they need that perfect outfit.

“Male shoppers want to get in and out. There’s something they want, and they want to get it as quickly and easily as possible and move onto something else that’s not shopping,” explains Man Outfitters CEO Jason Klann.

That’s where online men’s retailer Man Outfitters comes into play. With world-renowned products from North Face to Vuori, as well as emerging brands, like Cotopaxi and the Normal Brand, the active lifestyle apparel store likes to present its offerings as a cohesive package so that its shoppers can easily add everything to their cart and have an outfit ready to go in minutes. It’s easy to scroll through their gallery of outfits on their site or on Instagram and pick out the perfect ensemble for a trip to the coast or just a simple running-errands look.

Klann says the Man Outfitters motto “work hard, play hard, shop easy” is at the heart of everything they do, and he’s proud to be helping men purchase clothes in an easier fashion than most websites, stores or catalogs. That’s why Man Outfitters, which has shoppers nationwide, is opening its first brick-and-mortar shop later this summer at Barton Creek Square Mall. Klann jokes that the in-person shop is basically antithetical to most stores, where they want to upsell customers and get them to buy more.

“The store will take the same curated collections, outfit ideas and shopthe-look approach as the website does,” he explains. “The goal is to get customers in and out of the store with what they need as quickly and easily as possible. They have other things to do!”

Originally from Minnesota, Klann first moved to Austin in 1999 on a whim, having never been to the capital city before. An avid follower of Wilco, the Jayhawks and pretty much any band with lots of pedal steel guitar, he loved music — plus, he was a mediocre bass player, so why not? After a stint back in the Midwest leading acquisition projects for a giant corporation, he and his wife returned to Austin in 2008, where he switched his focus to advising early-stage companies on mergers. After being reminded of his high school and college days working retail at the Gap and County Seat, he recalled finding the traditional retail shopping experience “broken.” So in 2018 Klann acquired Man Outfitters and aimed to provide a better and easier way for men to build their own personal style.

While the original owners of Man Outfitters geared the website to preppier wares for younger men, Klann looked to his own vibes for inspiration. His style focuses on comfortable core basics, made with stretch and breathability — perfect for the Texas heat — and he’ll occasionally mix in a shirt with a bold print pattern or a graphic tee with a coastal vibe.

“My personal style is actually pretty subdued, which makes sense. Man Outfitters is not trying to set new trends,” Klann explains. “But we want to give men ideas on how to style a complete outfit because one of the biggest challenges men have is figuring out what goes together.”

In addition to the new Austin store, which Klann hopes to replicate in other major markets, Man Outfitters is also working on its own private label brand in the coming year.

“We’ve had women who’ve shopped for men tell us we should do this for women’s clothes, but we’re focused on men for now,” Klann laughs.  manoutfitters.com

Product photos courtesy of Man

RETAIL COMPANY, MAN OUTFITTERS, IS HELPING MEN BUILD THEIR WARDROBES — ONE OUTFIT AT A TIME

On-the-Go Essentials

OUR FAVORITE PURSE-SIZED ITEMS FROM AUSTIN-BASED BRANDS

By Holly Cowart

SPRING FROST

ITEM: HAMMITT KAYCE SADDLE BAG IN CAFFE TAN

Sitting pretty on Burnet Road, Spring Frost offers an array of one-of-a-kind designs in vibrant hues. It’s a deeply personal endeavor for owner Spring Frost Castillo, who regularly takes trips to fashion meccas like New York to hand-source the latest trends and must-have brands of the season. Their broad and enticing collection of Hammitt bags can become staple pieces or seamless accents, like this saddle bag-inspired silhouette that will complete any western chic outfit. springfrost.com

VADA

ITEM: CATFISH REEF SUNGLASSES

Started by Katie Caplener, luxury jewerly label VADA expanded to eyewear in 2020, featuring enviable styles that are as striking as they are versatile. These statement shades are handmade in Japan and prescription ready with 18K gold-plated engravings and anti-reflective coating. Each purchase also comes witth a custom cactus-leather pouch and microfiber cleaning bag. Shop online or pick up your pair at stores like ByGeorge, EyeJoy and The Contemporary’s Laguna Gloria gift shop. vadajewelry.com

WILDE FOLK

ITEMS: WILD EARTH & WILD HONEY PERFUMES

On busy days when you need a quick refresh, Wilde Folk has you covered. Ceci Tucker launched the company in order to create a healthier alternative to synthetic fragrances. The inviting plant-based perfumes are nontoxic, crystal infused and made from sustainbly sourced ingredients. Our favorite scents include the sweet and floral Wilde Honey and Wilde Earth, with grounding and earthy notes. Take their online perfume quiz to find your perfect match! shopwildefolk.com

CONSUELA

ITEM: JAIME & KYLE CARD ORGANIZERS

Bursting with color and decked out in disco balls, walking into Consuela always feels like a party. Since 2005, Austinite Conni Reed has shared a philosophy of “finding joy in the journey” through art-focused designs and eye-catching handbags. But don’t forget to browse the accessories! Slim and accessible, these card organizers are an ideal way to keep your essentials secure without taking up too much real estate. Check out more from the newly launched spring collection, available online or in-store. consuelastyle.com

WILD ABOUT MUSIC

ITEMS: HEADPHONES & MINI WIRELESS SPEAKER

Access to your favorite songs is a must when on the move, especially in Austin. Located downtown, Wild About Music has offered quality instruments, musicthemed gifts, décor, apparel and more since 1995. That includes bluetooth headphones and portable speakers, so you can easily jam out whether you’re hanging at Zilker or shopping around town. While you’re at it, stop at nearby sister store Austin Rocks for more stylish goods.

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RAE COSMETICS

ITEMS: LIP LUST LIPSTICK IN FLIRT & LIQUID LIGHT LIPGLOSS IN PRINCESS

You never know when your all-day look will need an upgrade from day to night. A leader in local beauty, Rae Cosmetics will always have you looking your best in gorgeous shades of lipwear. Founded by former makeup artist Rochelle Rae with active lifestyles in mind, the chemical-free beauty products are easy on your skin while remaining heat and perspiration resistant. The lipstick is long lasting, and the shimmering lipgloss is made with vitamins and collagen-filled microspheres that leave lips plump and hydrated. Pro tip: Use both together for an extra pop. raecosmetics.com

GOING TO THE CHAPEL

Saying “I Do” is a breeze with these top wedding spots and services in Austin and the Hill Country. From beautiful venues and experienced event designers to custom flowers and the perfect finishing touches, let the best in the business turn your dream into reality.

Venues

THE CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral is a stunning art gallery and event venue nested in the charming Chestnut neighborhood in East Austin. A refurbished 1930’s church, this one-of-a-kind space maintains the character of a historic building while presenting fresh and chic design elements. Adorned with mid-century furnishings and beautiful artwork by local women artists, its incomparable aesthetics make The Cathedral a true local gem. In addition to the designer furniture and lush greenery, this space is known for its generous natural light throughout and its gorgeous 14-foot windows. The Cathedral also offers different photogenic areas for your special event, and complimentary parking–a real steal in Austin these days. The Cathedral is sure to leave you and your guests with an experience like no other.

2403 E 16th Street, Austin, Texas thecathedralatx.com

HIGHPOINTE ESTATE

Just a 35-minute drive north of Central Austin, HighPointe Estate is thoughtfully designed for your perfect Hill Country wedding or event.

Casually elegant indoor spaces feature dreamy white walls, chocolate-brown trusses, stunning chandeliers, and loads of natural light streaming through large doors and windows.

Evoking an old country church with an updated and modern vibe, the Chapel is a perfect indoor ceremony venue featuring shiplap walls with arched trusses and windows.

The Gathering Room, with its 35-foot ceiling, is designed to offer you dramatic space and tremendous flexibility for the layout of your wedding reception or event. Both spaces accommodate up to 300 guests and can be elegantly “dressed up” or maintain their casual farmhouse style.

Outdoors, you’ll discover comfortable porches, beautiful gardens with water features, and plenty of room for outdoor fun! The estate includes gorgeous natural spaces for outdoor ceremonies, many of which overlook the San Gabriel River Valley.

5555 County Road 258, Liberty Hill, Texas Highpointeestate.com

HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE

Feel far away from the ordinary in a true tropical oasis. Hummingbird House is the quintessential garden venue in South Austin. Sitting on 6 acres in South Austin, the gardens offer an array of options with botanical features from the pristine ceremony garden and elegant courtyard lined with lights to the glass reception hall. Hummingbird House is a magical space to say “I do”.

12805 Arroyo Doble Drive, Manchaca, Texas

Hummingbirdhouseaustin.com

SWALLOWS EVE

With an on-site culinary program, striking spaces for your ceremony and reception, nearby lodging, and planning assistance; Swallows Eve is the all-inclusive Hill Country wedding venue you’ve been looking for. Located in the heart of Texas Wine Country in Fredericksburg, the 35-acre property with expansive views is available year-round to accommodate up to 250 guests for your wedding or special event. Rest assured, their on-site catering and events team will make your planning experience stress-free! Check out their ticketed events that are open to the public or inquire about venue availability or guided tours on their website.

1411 Lower Crabapple Road, Fredericksburg, Texas swallowseve.com

CACTUS MOON LODGE

The ultimate in intimate. Cactus Moon Lodge is perched high on a bank of hills with a cacti courtyard, views for miles, guest casitas, stargazing decks, connecting breezeways and pathways, a gourmet kitchen and a “horizon” pool on the edge of a canyon. The entire property is inclusive when you book for weddings, retreats, rehearsal dinners & escapes for up to 100 guests. Host your event at Cactus Moon Lodge and experience absolute magic.

5508 US-290, Dripping Springs, Texas

www.cactusmoontx.com

CREATIVE CONSULTANTS EVENTS

Event Planners

Austin based Creative Consultants has been producing luxury events locally, and globally, for over 30 years. Specializing in weddings, social soirees, and corporate events and retreats, owner Jennifer Hentrich and her award winning team have created some of Austin’s most memorable events, as well as fabulous destination events around the world. Trust Creative Consultants to elevate your love story by curating the wedding of the year... To elevate your life by curating the party of the year, or a destination event with your favorite people... And to elevate your corporate brand by creating a truly memorable, meaningful experience

Curated events. Premier vendors. Elegant execution. Elevated experiences. creative-intl.com

MALLERET DESIGNS

Malleret Designs is an Austinbased planning, design, and production company with a rich history of providing exceptional event planning services for over 20 years both within the United States and internationally. CEO and Founder Marcela Bogado’s culturally diverse background informs the company’s approach to planning and design, ensuring that each event is tailored to the client’s specific needs and desires. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating memorable events, the Malleret Designs is ideal for anyone seeking a professional and personalized planning and design experience. malleret.com

Finishing Touches

VOGUE VIGNETTE

Vogue Vignette’s award winning team captivates party goers by live sketching their spirit and style in a one of a kind fashion art keepsake. They create joyful experiences for guests & frame worthy art to remember the day! From weddings to corporate events, our artists will make your celebration swoon worthy. voguevignette.com

BRYAN ANTHONYS

For those looking for gifts layered with meaning, Bryan Anthonys’ bridal collection offers timeless jewelry for the entire wedding party. To commemorate your most special occasions, give the ones you love the most a gift that is designed with love and written from the heart.

bryananthonys.com

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PARTY AT THE MOONTOWER EVENT RENTALS

Party at the Moontower is Austin’s premier boutique event rental company specializing in modern-eclectic furniture and decor. With their decidedly Austin vibes and overall modern design sensibility, they are a great fit for couples who are looking to throw an unconventional yet unforgettable wedding. They intentionally buy and custom-create unique pieces to help you achieve the look and feel you’ve always dreamed of. From chic to casual, their distinctive furniture and decor will tell your story and infuse some soul into any gathering. Need recommendations beyond just rentals? They’ve got you! The team at Moontower loves to celebrate all that goes into a damn good time.

moontowerrentals.com

HOUSE OF MARGOT BLAIR

House of Margot Blair, founded by its Creative Director, Carly Blair, has been at the forefront of the Austin wedding scene for over 13 years now. But what started as a one-woman show in a downtown Austin apartment has since grown into a full-service production firm, providing their clients worldwide with everything from the planning to the design to show-stopping florals, all under one house — the House of Margot Blair that is.

It is the company’s expertise in design and passion for detail that leads most clients to hire the Margot Blair team to handle every part of their wedding. However, they also offer packages that provide only flowers and decor for those couples who prefer to handle the planning themselves. Whichever route you choose to go, one thing is for sure, House of Margot Blair makes every client an instant party-throwing legend.

houseofmargotblair.com

SPRING INTO

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ISAAC CHAVEZ

ALEXIS POPOVICH

Samsoe Samsoe Annie Shirt

Dress from Showroom ($200)

Victoria Beckham

Polo Neck Top from Showroom ($175)

A.W.A.K.E. Mode

Wide Leg Trousers from Showroom ($707)

Zadig & Voltaire

High Flash Vintage Sneaker from estilo ($448)

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Monique Lhuillier One Shoulder Tulle Dress from estilo ($395)

Schutz Chelsie Nappa & Vinyl Pump from estilo ($118)

Mignonne Gavigan Bebe Drop

Earrings from Hearth & Soul ($250)

Cobra Triple Mixed Bracelet from Hearth & Soul ($168)

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Acler Arnoult Dress from estilo ($650)

Ole Lynggaard “Shooting Star” Earrings from L Majors Jewelers ($8,050)

Behno Ina Mini Hangbag from Hearth & Soul ($425)

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Sabina Musáyev Morgana Dress from estilo ($298)

Oliveve Mini Ellis Handbag from Hearth & Soul ($240)

Zadig & Voltaire High Flash Vintage Sneaker from estilo ($448)

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Intarsia Cardigan from Scotch & Soda ($258)

Terry Jacquard Shirt from Scotch & Soda ($148)

Urban Short from Hearth & Soul ($175)

Clae Bradley Suede Sneakers from estilo ($160)

Taki Rockford Watch from Hearth & Soul ($163)

Giulio Shiny Havana Sunglasses from Hearth & Soul ($420)

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Ted Baker Flannel Blazer from estilo ($425)

Ted Baker Flannel Trouser from estilo ($225)

Taki Rockford Watch from Hearth & Soul ($163)

HER Printed Reversible Bomber Jacket from Scotch & Soda ($198)

V-Neck Tulips Maxi Dress from Scotch & Soda ($248)

Illesteva Eldridge Sunglasses from Hearth & Soul ($260)

Mignonne Gavigan Lemon Stud Earrings ($95)

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Amanda Uprichard Isadore Jumpsuit from estilo ($277)

Behno Mary Mini Bag from Hearth & Soul ($628)

Ole Lynggaard “Lotus” Opal Earrings, Lapis Drops, and MultiChain Dangles from L Majors Jewelers ($3,730)

Ole Lynggaard “Love” Bracelet from L Majors Jewelers ($13,700)

Ole Lynggaard “Life” Bracelets from L Majors Jewelers ($610.00 to $4,100)

Marion Parke Eleanor Heels from Showroom ($550)

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Theory Chambers Blazer from estilo ($595)

Theory Mayer Pant from estilo ($245)

Vondel Park T-Shirt from Scotch & Soda ($68)

Taki Princeton Watch from Hearth & Soul ($120)

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ASTR Blythe Dress from estilo ($164)

Janis Savitt Large Gold Tube

Hoop Earrings from Hearth & Soul ($115)

Novinska Raffia Clutch Bag from Hearth & Soul ($165)

Kathryn Twig Gold Cuff from Hearth & Soul ($168)

Family Style

PROFESSIONAL BMX RIDER AARON ROSS AND HIS WIFE

By Liz Harroun

PROFESSIONAL BMX RIDER AARON ROSS AND HIS FAMily epitomize Austin’s funky yet elevated style. You’ll usually find Aaron in fitted pants and simple t-shirts paired with bold accessories — something that looks put together but is still comfortable for the bike. His wife Bethany rocks classic neutrals, and their two-year-old daughter, Honey James, has an ever-evolving style that changes by the day.

One thing remains constant: after seven years of marriage, Aaron is still enamored with Bethany. And Honey has only enhanced their overall style and life.

“The girls and I are doing really big projects,” says Aaron. “Honey’s work ethic, a product of her mom, is impressive. And she also loves to ride bikes. We have a cool little crew, and I’m very proud of my family.”

Aaron’s adoration for his girls was apparent when the three of them showed up for the photo shoot together. They were cohesive and calm, despite all the bikes and toddler with them that together must’ve taken hours to get out the door. It was clear that Aaron and Bethany share a mutual love, not only for each other and their daughter, but also for style. In fact, Aaron’s bold style was something that Bethany found attractive early on in their relationship.

“Aaron was brave enough to execute his style no matter what the circumstance was,” says Bethany. “He would wear bright colors and obnoxious sunglasses, and put crazy designs on his BMX bikes (when everyone else would stick to black).”

To this day, Aaron will show up to a formal event in sneakers, nice shirt and bright floral bow tie instead of a suit and tie like everyone else. Bethany appreciates his adventurous sense of style, a reflection of the excitement he brought into her life and now continues to instill in that of their family.

“I love clean lines and simplicity,” Bethany says of her personal style. “That flows from my fashion choices to my creative outlets including interior design and renovation projects with Aaron, and lifestyle photography. I tend to stick to timeless pieces with monochromatic color schemes. Luckily Aaron introduced a few splashes of color to my wardrobe (and life) to mix things up.”

Bethany’s day job is primarily residential land development, whereas Aaron spends his time riding BMX and creating content for like-minded companies, including the one he co-owns called Burn Slow. While it started as a way for a few BMX friends to stay in touch and keep working together, Burn Slow now carries a variety of clothing styles that appeal to a variety of ages and genders. Because all the owners are best friends, choosing the designs and new product lines is fun and collaborative.

“Growing up, a ‘job’ in my mind was Monday through Friday, always leaving the house early and then not returning home from work until

Photos by Weston Carls

BETHANY BRING A SENSE OF STYLE TO EVERYTHING THEY DO — FROM THEIR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS TO RAISING THEIR DAUGHTER

late,” says Bethany. “Aaron had a job where you do what you love and he stuck to his style and made it work. And I like that he defined work and introduced a new style of making a living to me. I always love a new adventure and he’s always looking for the next adventure.”

Likely a product of their differing careers, Bethany is more organized while Aaron is super handy. This has come together in shared projects with a collective vision but split responsibilities. Bethany handles the spreadsheets and planning whereas Aaron handles the drills and execution. This has synergized into some incredible projects, the latest of which being a complete renovation of historic houses in Fredericksburg that are now available for short-term stays. A lot of work went into what is now called Sunday Haus Fredericksburg, and they did it as a family — even Honey James, who happily filled buckets and poured concrete for hours on end.

“In each of our respective professions, there is an element of creativity and style that is required,” says Bethany. “We’ve found a way to channel both professions and work together on some side projects of short-term rental and long-term rentals. I put the pieces together for the overall design and he, just like my wardrobe, helps add some character to it and a little bit of pop here and there.”

While they both often rock neutrals, Aaron does appreciate bold accessories. His biggest and boldest accessory has often been his bike, which he has helped design in the past, and he also incorporates colorful shoes or glasses.

“I have always expressed myself through riding,” Aaron says. “And then off the bike I’m inspired by pops of color found in 80s and 90s retro style,

NASCAR and old surfing stuff.”

Their daughter has added a whole dynamic. Honey James is clearly a product of her parents, with undeniable style and confidence even at age two. A natural model, her parents admitted that they got her excited for the photo shoot by showing her Harry Styles videos, which she loves to watch and imitate.

Bethany, who has dressed in what she deems as “sensible mom style” since middle school, loves dressing vicariously through her daughter. And Honey is starting to pick out some of her own outfits.

“It’s been fun to see the direction she takes and how one wardrobe in my eyes can be completely transformed through a toddler to reflect her creativity and personality,” says Bethany.

It’s clear how style permeates every aspect of the Ross family’s life — they value how they show up in the world, resulting in an inspiring expression. Their style goes well beyond the tangibles into their careers and everyday lives. Aaron and Bethany have merged their strengths and values together throughout the years, culminating in joint creative endeavors, the most epic being Honey.

They are constantly seeking adventure and building community, with Honey and bikes in tow. Their sense of style is impressive — but their lifestyle is what’s truly inspiring.

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Runnin’ Down a Dream

WILL VON ROSENBURG HAS REALIZED HIS VISION OF A COMMUNITY HUB FOR RUNNERS AND MUSIC LOVERS RIGHT HERE IN AUSTIN

By Liz Harroun

Photos by Weston Carls

IGREW UP RUNNING FIVE MILES A DAY, EVERY DAY. Not blessed with innate coordination, it was the surest way to stay fit. It became an obsession, something I couldn’t miss or else the rest of my day felt slow and fuzzy. I realized from a young age that a morning run had the ability to skyrocket my productivity and mood. And my best runs were accompanied by a good album I had downloaded onto my iPod the night before.

So when I heard about Clubhouse Outfitters — half running gear retail, half music venue — I was intrigued. The clubhouse is nestled in a historic house built in 1910 on what’s now West 6th Street. When I arrived for the interview, a group of friends, who make up the band Not Brothers, were drinking beer and jamming in the back room.

The owner (and Not Brothers guitarist), Will von Rosenberg, greeted me and brought me into the main retail space, which has a black-and-white checkered floor and a vintage record player. The funky space made me feel more at home, like I was hanging out at a friend’s house versus shopping at a technical clothing store.

Will grew up in Austin but left to go to Texas Tech in Lubbock. In his late 20s, he found himself chasing land deals in Midland. The money was good, but he was burnt out and dreaming of happier days in Austin, making music with friends. Before he knew it, he’d been in Midland for five years. Will realized he needed to make a change, starting with getting back to his Austin roots. So he left everything in Midland — the deals, his house — and moved back to Austin into a small apartment on South 1st Street.

“I knew I wanted to start something else that mattered, that meant more than trying to get rich,” says Will of this time. “I started running a lot and would come home from runs with all of these ideas.”

Amid a runner’s high one day, he realized that there was an opportunity

to make running shorts that were better than what was available at the time.

“There were a couple brands that I liked, and I was like, I’ll take some aspects of those two brands and make my own,” he says.

That was in 2017, since then the brand has evolved significantly. He found people in Austin that helped him with design and logistics. He started ordering larger quantities of his clothing to sell online and in local shops like Austin Tri Cyclist. Finally, he was ready to bring it to the next level by opening a community hub where lovers of running and music could meet to start runs or jam sessions.

THERE WERE A COUPLE BRANDS THAT I LIKED, AND I WAS LIKE, I’LL TAKE SOME ASPECTS OF THOSE TWO BRANDS AND MAKE MY OWN

He signed the lease for his current space in February 2020, and then COVID shut the city down. It’s been a work in progress since then — trying to optimize the space for retail and drive more foot traffic. Still, they’ve recently hosted several community events, and I’ve started to see more and more friends sporting Clubhouse Outfitters clothing, which blends style with functionality.

“I’m trying to go a mile deep in Austin rather than an inch deep everywhere,” says Will. “I want the Clubhouse to be a hub for runners, musicians, podcasters and active people in general.”

With so many lovers of running and entertainment here in Austin, Clubhouse Outfitters is certainly in the right city. Swing by for inspiration to live a more active and creative life — and for a community that will help you along the way.

clubhouseatx.com

So Fresh, So Clean

AN LGBTQIA+ BARBERSHOP SWEEPS INTO EAST AUSTIN WITH CUTS FOR ALL

By Lauren Jones

DADDY’S, A CELEBRATED GAY-OWNED BARBERSHOP ORIGInally from the Castro District of San Francisco, has opened its doors in the Lone Star State, and it’s about time. Run by Dallas-born Arlen Lasater, his niece Terry and nephew Tim — both Austinites — the shop serves Texans of all genders, and has been in the making for years.

Lasater always thought about opening a Texas location, and it seemed like the right time when the San Francisco location shuttered due to COVID. “It had been an institution,” says Lasater. “It was off the charts what we became. It was a haven for folks to talk and mingle, like the gay version of ‘Steel Magnolias.’ Most of the time, it felt more like a community hangout than a business.” At one point, there was a three-hour wait for a haircut.

While Lasater is grateful for his success, he never imagined life as a barber. By age 46, he was considering retirement. For years, he worked as a driver for the Consulate of Singapore, but was shocked when he realized retirement benefits weren’t offered to overseas employees. What would he do next?

“I had a friend who was a sex worker and decided to go to barber school. He made good money and I thought I could be really good at it,” he says. So in his mid-40s, Lasater entered beauty school. “A decision that was funny to

a lot of people, including my mom,” he recalls. Yet his determination paid off as he built up clientele at a four-chair shop, and then opened Daddy’s in 2007, named as a nod to the city’s leather community and his beauty school nickname.

For 10 years, Lasater served as head of security for the Folsom Street Fair, an annual BDSM and leather street fair that concludes the city’s Leather Pride Week, while Daddy’s sponsored title holders in the Mr. SF Leather Competition, who spread love for the barbershop worldwide. Giving back is always what’s made the shop a cut above the rest.

“We’ve given more than $250,000 to charity over the last 15 years,” remarks Terry Lasater. For its Austin location on East 6th Street, Arlen believes he’s found another perfect neighborhood, one where business will thrive.

“It has a retro feeling and I love the lively and vibrant setting,” he says. “Plus, I’ve always considered Austin a sister to San Francisco. Both have a prominent LGBTQIA+ presence and a culture of radical acceptance. That’s a culture Daddy’s thrives in.” A recent study shows the Texas capital has the third largest percentage share of the LGBTQIA+ population out of all of the U.S. metropolitan areas.

Daddy’s Austin, located above Cisco’s Restaurant and Bakery, features pieces of the city’s history, using reclaimed wood from the Capitol fire of 1983 and Texas French Bread fire of 2022 in the entryway ceiling. The exterior also has a mural by local artist and trans activist, Xavier Schipani.

“We wanted to pay homage to Texas,” says Tim Lasater. “We are grateful to be able to be in this building and have the support of the community.”

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Grape Location

LONGTIME BFFS FLO CLEMONS AND ADAIR BELISLE OPEN FLO’S WINE BAR & BOTTLE SHOP IN THEIR CHILDHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD OF TARRYTOWN

By Darcie Duttweiler

Photos by Weston Carls

“WE TOTALLY WORKED IN REVERSE FROM WHAT A LOT of people do with restaurants, insofar as we found the location and then we started to develop the concept. Without this location I’m not sure what we would have done,” Flo Clemons laughs.

“We truly wanted a neighborhood spot, and one day Flo drove past this space and saw it was for lease,” Adair Belisle chimes in. “We never thought

we’d get it, and we took it as a sign that it was meant to be.”

The two friends opened Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop on the corner of West 35th and Pecos St. in March. While they originally wanted to focus on a wine retail space like long-standing institution Austin Wine Merchant, they knew they needed to create a place where neighbors and friends could actually hang out — an option sorely lacking in the Tarrytown area where they grew up.

Clemons and Belisle have known each other since they were eight years old and both attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. In fact, there’s an adorable throwback photo of the two hugging on a shelf overlooking the gorgeous green tiled counter. While Belisle went the finance route — she studied engineering and served as a financial analyst and project manager in oil and gas before getting her MBA from UT McCombs — Clemons inadvertently followed in her father’s footsteps.

Growing up, Clemons was embarrassed her dad Reed didn’t wear a suit to work like all the other fathers. Instead, he worked in the Austin restaurant industry, owning and operating some of the city’s best downtown restaurants in the 90s, like Mezzaluna, the Bitter End and Granite Cafe, where Flo would routinely watch TV and do her homework in her dad’s back office. Now, Reed co-owns three Grove Wine Bars around town. Flo didn’t think about following in her dad’s footsteps until she took a “blow-off” course about wine during her senior year at College of Charleston and decided to pursue the passion further with a certification through the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, learning from the best in the country.

Clemons and Belisle admit that the wine shop idea was spawned at midnight after several glasses of vino, but the duo was excited to bring a comfortable and stylish gathering spot to the neighborhood so dear to both their hearts. In fact, during our interview two days before opening, several passersby popped their heads in to inquire about the opening date, and Clemons says that even Lyle Lovett and his wife tapped on the window the week before to ask.

“We’re here to serve the neighborhood and build a community,” Clemons says. Belisle adds, “We want people to feel like they’re in our living room hanging out, and we designed the space to feel exactly like that.”

Indeed the space feels very cushy while still being stylish and modern with warm colors and inviting touches. First, there’s the emerald tile lining the counter space, where guests will order from a menu consisting of 20 wines by the glass and 50-ish bottles. Guests also have the option of selecting from the 200 retail bottles lining the Rabbet Labs wooden shelves to enjoy

on site. Wines hail from all the major growing regions from both classic and boutique producers shoppers wouldn’t necessarily find in many vintners. Clemons says the wine is 190 of her favorite bottles, and that the combination is very fun to pick from, appealing to oenophiles and newbies alike.  Adorning the shelves and walls, there are black-and-white Scott Newton photographs of famous women — one of which Clemons swiped from her mother, Betsy Clemons, who also happened to do all the landscaping with her company Dig Austin Garden — as well as one of Dolly Parton and Governor Ann Richards at the Driskill Hotel busting a gut allegedly over a joke about busts.

In the corner, there’s a cozy lounge with brown leather banquettes and gleaming white marble tables nestled under colorful folk art from New Orleans artist Mary Ball. Farther back, guests will find a patio that feels straight out of their neighbor’s backyard, complete with custom wooden seating, plenty of lush greenery, twinkling lights and a buzzing neon sign from Lucid. Also in the back is the order window for Allday Pizza, a much-anticipated neo-New-York-style spot from former Sammataro founders Townsend Smith and Daniel Sorg. The lunch and dinner menu includes 16-inch pies and slices, as well as salads, meatballs and soft-serve gelato.

“We were like, ‘What goes with wine and what’s missing from this neighborhood?’ The obvious answer was pizza,” Clemons explains.

With pizza, wine and a comfortable environment, the neighbors of Tarrytown may never need to cross MoPac again.  floswinebar.com

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Espacio Handmade

By Britni Rachal / Photos by Brittany Dawn Short espaciohandmade.com

that is! The point is, there were limited options when shopping for men’s gifts, far fewer with quality craftsmanship and good design. The quality of men’s goods simply lacked the creative caliber of women’s gifts. They were basic, boring and uninspired. I wasn’t seeing any color with leather, much less the pairing colors together.”

Are there any challenges you noticed when starting to make these handcrafted goods?

made using the space between my wallet designs. I can tell you that when you buy a wine charm, a key chain or earrings, you are literally keeping leather resources from hitting the landfill and joining me in an effort to weave efficiency and sustainability throughout the leather industry.”

What is one of the most special products you’ve created so far?

Handsome handcrafted leather goods from scratch produced specifically out of Austin is the unique specialty that fuels business at Espacio Handmade.

Katrina Marhefka launched the brand in 2013 after a personal observation that men’s leather gifts didn’t have the same quality as women’s leather gifts. With a background in graphic design and another successful handmade business already launched, she got to work — and the result is a product line with clever solutions for wallets, home goods and pocket essentials. Attention to detail is key, with an average of 50 hours spent on each unique item.

Tell us about the specific differences you noticed between men’s and women’s leather products.

“Ten years ago, the scene was different. We were just coming off of the dad belt with the Blackberry holster and giant “George Castanza wallets.” I wonder if “Tribeza” readers will even know who

“Engineering a new design can be a painstaking process. I often average 50 hours developing a new design. Adding to the challenge of running a bustling business and continuing to hone my leather and design skills, being a woman in this industry is rare. While it’s not often, I definitely encounter men who question who really makes our leather goods. One man insisted I show him my hands, stating that I didn’t have enough calluses in order to produce this work. One younger man told me there was no way I made it, and it must have been my boyfriend or husband who did the real work. Some men are simply convinced that everything is made in China.”

“More commonly, the reply to “I make these leather goods” is “Really?” And not like “Whoa, that’s cool” but more like, “Come on … ” While I find it hard to stomach their incredulity, the quality of my product stands on its own. And if our work is so good that they can’t imagine it’s made by a woman, then it says quite a bit about them.”

We’d love to hear more on your thoughts about the timelessness of leather.

“As a designer who focuses on solving problems, curbing waste is another way to engage my creative problem-solving. I make every effort to weave resource efficiency into my craft. I don’t just think of a wallet as a singular item, but rather a piece of a whole system that I have created.

Bandana slides, cord keepers and bookmarks are

“If I have to choose, the Big Spender is one of my favorite designs. It uses one piece of leather folded to create three pockets that is assembled with only a rivet and one line of stitching. It’s an efficiency masterpiece. And while it’s one of my more special designs, it’s also our biggest seller. It’s sleek and minimal. It’s available in neutral colors and also in some bold combinations, and I think the design, colors and ease have really hit a need in the market for me (or people in general) who are tired of the old-school, chunky wallets with no character.”

Tell us about your personal style.

“I love a modern and clean aesthetic. My home is a mix of neutral textiles, leather (surprise surprise) and pops of color from the art on my walls. I love to collect art from local artists at the different festivals and markets we post up at.”

What are some of the biggest trends you are noticing for spring and summer?

“COLOR! It’s fun to see people, especially men, experimenting more with color in their everyday gear. That said, leather never goes out of style! We’re also seeing a trend toward our larger wallets. While our minimalist wallet, the Big Spender, has been our hottest seller for a few years now, I’ve noticed that people are really interested in the Vaquera. Our Vaquera is our vertical version of your classic bi-fold. It blends the efficiency and low profile of the Big Spender with the capacity of a more traditional wallet.”

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Letterpress PLAY

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used in India for thousands of years — to ink up the form that’s been carved and handprint each garment. Each print is part of the same series — it’s a unique individual print because it’s done one garment at a time.”

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

frigerator magnet, flip and animation frames, paper flower vases and uniquely constructed notes.”

We’d love to hear more about your upcoming spring clothing lines.

Fostering community and play is the focus of Kyle Hawley’s Letterpress PLAY. The business is centered around both art and fashion pieces that focus on creating joyful experiences without having to worry about logistics. Using classic, vintage art via the letterpress, each product is handcrafted with precision and intricate detail with items ranging from clothing, bandanas, tote bags, blankets, art projects and more.

Where did the interest in letterpress in particular come from?

“Letterpress PLAY started as a photo project in art school. The project examined abandoned spaces and how the end of one thing can be the start of something new. This carried into the research of restoration playgrounds and then to the topic of play and how we begin to understand our world through play.

Today we do two-concept letterpress printing for our paper goods and block printing for our soft organic cottons. All patterns start in the sketchbook and then move to the linoleum block and we hand carve them. Our printing process for block printing is the same process they have

“Maria Montessori is a big influence for me; she looked at education through human development. When I think about design, I really think about it developmentally and how one object can relate to all kinds of age ranges depending on where we are at developmentally. When I was designing these first paper toys, my children were ages one and six. There’s a lot of development that goes on between those ages. When you are also a new parent, you are having to keep yourself together as well as navigate these stages. Because I am an artist, I would get all these well-intentioned gifts for crafts. People imagine you are going to have these Zen moments with your baby, but the truth is it is very messy and complicated. You can never accomplish much between these two developmental stages. You can’t get it finished; there’s a huge mess at the end. Anything geared toward children is so complex and it undermines them rather than lifting them up because they can’t finish it. You end up finishing it for them, so I wanted to create something easy and fun for people to enjoy.”

What are your most unique products at Letterpress PLAY?

“Our Paper Toys are so special. They are mess-free crafting activities that are both fun and educational. I was really focused on wanting to have more of the activity memory being about the activity and not the mess. There’s very little packaging — all of it is biodegradable or recyclable. I want people to have the experience. As for the final craft, you can either keep it or recycle it, with our crafts ranging from a combination of cutting and folding for re-

“We are launching our new line of utilitarian and play-focused garments. They are all organic cotton, organically dyed and hand block printed in our Austin studio. I design all the patterns and we carve them and then handprint them. These are all the same organic cottons and natural dyes. We work with a beautiful natural dye team in Pennsylvania. We then send it to our cut and sew teams. We work with Stitch Texas and Open Arms, an Austin-based non-profit.”

Where does your passion stem from?

These toys and garments are all based on what I used repeatedly when I was traveling, whether across town or across the country or globe. I never left our house in New York without the picnic blanket. These are all extremely useful tools. When we are moving through life in such a busy manner, what I’m hoping to do is bring some beauty and sophistication to those moments through these beautiful garments and utilitarian squares and objects, so you don’t feel lost in the moment.

Tell us about your personal style.

“I’m always interested in balancing the old with the new. Mixing a new designer with a vintage piece allows the real beauty of each to be seen. I learned to knit and crochet when I was four. My mother and grandmother taught me to sew, so I was always sewing my own garments in junior high. When I studied theatre in high school, I deepened that knowledge through costume construction and really understanding how to think about garments in a more complicated way and how they fit inside a storytelling narrative.”

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Marian

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I’m always thinking about if I can wear it to the barn, a nice dinner, symphony hall, dive bar, happy hour and everything in between. And I always triple check my pieces to make sure everything is soldered correctly and polished just right. I’m a stickler about that!”

How would you describe your personal style? “As I mentioned, I have a lot of different interests and passions. I gravitate to classic pieces I can transfer into all areas of my life. Pieces that are feminine and functional. I ride horses and play the violin. I spend a lot of time in the Texas Hill Country, but also love a night out with friends on South Congress. It sounds cliché, but my style really is ‘uptown & outwest!’”

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live by. The intention is to remind people to do just that … be yourself. There’s a reason why you are the way you are. Be whoever that is. Shut out who you think you’re supposed to be. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Focus on what really matters. Fill the jar with the big rocks first. Live, work, love, play, laugh, heal, breathe, rest, run, ride, pray, give. Because there’s only one you. And you’ve only got one life. Make it a good one. Get out there and get ’er done!”

What is the most important aspect of your pieces?

Functional, well-designed goods that work as hard as you do. That’s the concept behind Marian Amini’s Austin-based jewelry line. A diverse line of collections, Marian strives to invest her time designing items that make consumers feel inspired and adorned. Higher-quality metal pieces that you can own for decades hit center stage with this western-inspired brand of handmade accessories.

Tell us about your creative process. “I’m an idea person — I’m constantly thinking of different designs I can create and ideas to implement within the business. Funny enough, I do a lot of creative thinking when I’m driving. There’s something about being on the road and listening to music that allows my mind to wander.

What steps do you take to make your jewelry functional and long-lasting?

“Functionality is really important to me — my goal is to design and create pieces that can be worn in all facets of your life. I have a lot of interests and passions, so when I’m designing a piece,

We’d love to hear how and why you got into design.

“I’ve always been a creative person. When I was a little girl, I would collect pieces of wood from the house under construction next door then spend hours in my room constructing everything from doll houses to working Ferris wheels! After college, I spent three years in fine jewelry sales and custom design. I then decided to try my hand at making it myself. I attended a bench jeweler’s academy here in Austin and the rest is history. I’ve been running my business for almost three years now. I truly learn something new every day. Creative entrepreneurs are a unique breed. This job requires creativity and execution; whimsy and practicality; flexibility and grit; independence and people skills. It’s all a balance and I love the variety each day brings.”

What is your favorite piece you’ve designed?

“I would have to say my Darling Scarf. It represents the brand perfectly. It’s beautiful and colorful, but it also has a meaning. ‘Don’t be like the rest of them, darling’ has become a phrase I

Functionality — I want my customer to wear her pieces to the barn, a night at the White Horse, dinner at Aba, the board room, fly fishing and everything in between.”

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

“My inspiration comes from a lot of different sources, but mainly horses and the western lifestyle. Horses are my passion — I’ve ridden and competed my whole life. Growing up, our family vacation each year was a week-long pack trip on horseback in the Wyoming and Montana backcountry. So much of who I am was built on the back of a horse (and sometimes, on the occasional unlucky day, in the dirt underneath a horse). They’re my teachers, teammates and therapists. Life for me is a little bit clearer when viewed ‘between the ears.’ I really love being able to talk about those lessons through my work and the products I create.”

Do you have any details on collections for spring and summer to share?

“I’m currently developing six new items for the brand that I’m SO excited about! I have two new silk wild rags, a leather bracelet made in collaboration with another local maker and three wide brimmed hats. Everything is beautiful and colorful and oh-so feminine and fun!”

Psychic Outlaw

By Britni Rachal / Photos by Brittany Dawn Short psychicoutlaw.com

What are some of the most interesting and unique requests you’ve received?

“My favorite requests we get are when customers want to mail us their own family quilt to have turned into a jacket. Usually, they share the story of why the quilt is sentimental, who made it for them, how old it is, etc. It is so interesting to hear about the history of these quilts and how much they mean to people. It also melts my heart when they have us chain-stitch their grandmother’s name or family member’s name onto the jacket to further memorialize their special quilt coat.”

I find. Each month I go on a big shopping trip and go dig through textile waste and recover all the vintage textiles that I use for my pieces. Design-wise, I love for the clothing we make to be practical, comfortable, modest and overall simple enough to display the story of the materials that it is made from.”

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing for yourself that you’ve made?

Supply your own materials and an Austin-based designer will create easyto-wear, customizable clothing items. Psychic Outlaw’s unique business model provides a sustainable outlet for customers to repurpose sentimental items and create lifelong keepsakes from meaningful fabrics. Rebecca Wrights is the creator/owner behind the brand. She developed the idea from her lifelong obsession of buying and creating unique clothing, launching her website storefront in 2019.

Tell us about the inspiration and idea surrounding Psychic Outlaw.

“My inspiration for Psychic Outlaw all started with my antique and vintage textile collection/ obsession! I studied fiber arts and women’s crafts in college and have always been attracted to keeping handmade clothing and folk art/folk clothing as my focus. I never wanted to mass produce or make the same item more than once, because I want the wearer to feel special and unique when they wear their Psychic Outlaw clothing. I want them to have a similar feeling that I feel when I have made something for myself or that feeling you get when you find a treasured piece of vintage clothing.”

What are some of your favorite trends for this year?

“I love that more and more people are hopping on the sustainable and upcycling trend. I feel like everyone got super into thrifting within the past five to six years, and now we are seeing the next movement of using what we are finding and making it unique to us. It is really refreshing to see so many people who are invested in slowing down the fast fashion industry re-using, mending and learning how to sew!”

What would you say to someone who is considering trying to order/make something sentimental?

“I would say that it is worth it if the quilt is something that you have had for a long time but haven’t found use for, i.e. sitting in the closet or in a chest for a long time. Or maybe if you are even considering donating it, you could wear it as an amazing cozy earth friendly piece of art instead? I would definitely think twice about using it for a coat if you are having any doubts about having it repurposed. Quilts are such a special relic of family history.”

Where does your inspiration come from?

“I am generally inspired by the materials that

“Yes! I have made myself a ton of clothes, as you can imagine, but my favorite piece of clothing I have ever made myself is the bandana dress. It will always have a special place in my heart because it was my first original design!”

What are your thoughts on sustainability?

“I am fully dedicated to the challenge of using landfill textiles as my medium. It is truly the only way to produce something “new” in a 100% sustainable way. It is an important but difficult stance because it is limiting at times, and I love fashion and making clothes. High fashion is my favorite form of art to appreciate, but overall, the industry is harmful to our ecosystem. It is a difficult problem that has no single answer. I do think that even though we will probably never be able to undo or stop the terrible environmental side effects of the fast fashion industry, if more people are aware that we need to slow down buying low-quality/ trend-heavy items, use and fix what we already have purchased, and just invest in pieces that will last longer than one season, we can at least slow down our planet’s damage.

Do you have any current favorite patterns or colors for this spring season?

“Insane florals never go out of style for spring, and any shade of pink is my neutral. Personally, I have been having fun with wacky print mixing and pairing bold colors along with pastels in one look.”

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All in Good Time

LOCAL WATCH SHOP ATX WATCHES SELLS UNIQUE PRE-OWNED WATCHES AND CLOCKS AND OFFERS WORLD-CLASS REPAIR SERVICES

By Liz Harroun

Photos by Weston Carls

HOROLOGY IS THE STUDY AND MEASUREMENT OF TIME, INCLUDing the art of making clocks and watches. While we now take time — and time measurement — for granted, it hasn’t always been this easy. Before mechanical movement was invented in the 1200s, sundials and water clocks were used to track the passing of time. When Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin banned the wearing of jewelry in Europe in 1541, the Swiss watchmaking industry was born out of a loophole around the new law since watches were considered practical instruments.

The jewelry ban ended up being a huge catalyst for the inception of the beautiful gem-set timepieces in Switzerland. Watchmakers started incorporating gems and engraving into their pieces, raising the standard of luxury and forming an industry so unique that it still defines the region to this day.

ATX Watches believes that while horology may be complicated, your experience of selecting the perfect watch should not be. The shop makes all the watches available to try on before purchasing, and each product comes with a one-year warranty. As a family-owned business, they are able to work with customers on a case-by-case basis in order to accommodate all kinds of

situations, including unique repairs.

Upon walking into the shop for my first time, located off West 35th street, the atmosphere was endearing. I felt like I was stepping a couple of decades back in time. Some cowboys (who I later learned were regulars who seldom purchase anything) were pursuing and chatting with the young man at the front counter. Striking art and clocks lined the walls, giving it a museum-like quality.

When owner Vlad Zavadsky came up to meet me, I could tell he felt right at home in his shop. Born and raised in Moscow, he moved to Austin in 1993 to work for IBM. An engineer by trade, he had started collecting watches 25 years ago, when his then fiancée had insisted on something to replace his car collection.

“Before we got married, she said no more cars, to get a different hobby,” says Vlad. “She thought cars were too big, leak oil, require paperwork and cost too much money. She was right on the fact that the watches don’t leak oil and that they require less paperwork. But they definitely cost a lot more money. She was not prepared for that.”

Despite the staggering cost, Vlad started collecting mechanical watches and loved how each one was unique. Before he knew it, he was spending all of his extra money on watches — even ones for women! Again, the woman in his life was the catalyst for the next evolution of his watch business: when his wife pointed out that he was holding onto about 100 expensive women’s watches in his collection, none of which he’d ever wear, he realized it was time to open his own shop.

So he purchased the shop two years ago, completely left his nine-to-five engineering job, and hasn’t looked back. The store is run by Vlad himself, his 18-year-old son Alexander and a recent UT grad named Miche. They don’t have specific positions — they run the shop as equals. The three of them are the only ones who buy and sell things to and from the shop.

ATX Watches buys and sells items of a variety of price points, from $200 to $20,000. And because they focus on pre-owned inventory rather than specific lines, they have a wide variety of brands compared to other shops. Their inventory even spans to artwork and swords. Vlad thinks it’s important that patrons have interesting things to look at and even play with while they are waiting to be helped or for their watch to be repaired.

Whether you come in to buy, sell, repair or just browse, you’re sure to find good conversation and friendly service at ATX Watches. atxwatches.com

Luminaire

SEASONAL TEXAS FARE AND CHARCUTERIE, LED BY SIX-TIME JAMES BEARD-NOMINATED CHEF

By Karen O. Spezia

THE TIMING WAS PERFECT FOR MY FIRST VISIT TO LUMINAIRE. I’d just come off a detoxifying three-day cleanse and was hungry for some bold and flavorful food…and a cocktail. Luminaire had just what I craved. This stylish restaurant in downtown’s new Hyatt Centric hotel offered a bounty of tasty dishes and drinks that revived my palate and boosted my spirits.

Luminaire is the latest entry in a spate of top-notch new hotel dining destinations, joining the ranks of Lutie’s at the Commodore Perry, Diner Bar at the Thompson, Nido at the Loren and Arlo Grey at The Line, to name just a few. Although Luminaire is smack-dab in the middle of Austin, its roots originate in San Antonio, where Chef Steve McHugh has been lighting up that dining scene for the past decade. His acclaimed restaurant, Cured, is the crown jewel of San Antonio’s historic Pearl entertainment complex and has received six James Beard nominations. More recently, he added Landrace to his portfolio, a marvelous restaurant in the museum district’s trendy Thompson Hotel. Prior to San Antonio, McHugh honed his craft in New Orleans at John Besh’s acclaimed fine dining mecca, August.

Although McHugh has given Luminaire a distinctive Austin identity, he brought along a few San Antonio favorites, including staff like Chef de Cuisine Emilion Baez, Sous Chef Ben Avada and Director of Operations Robert Rodriquez. Much of his team has worked with him for years and are like family — and some  are family, like his wife, Sylvia, who collaborates with him on all his projects. Yet locals play key roles, too, including Austin native and Executive Chef Greg Driver who has spent his career cooking in hometown kitchens like Westwood Country Club, and the Driskill, Radisson and Hilton Canopy hotels.

Another element borrowed from San Antonio is Cured’s eponymous charcuterie, which brought McHugh national attention. For starters at Luminaire, settle in with a drink and a Dinner Board, McHugh’s calling card that overflows with meats, cheeses, garnishes and crackers. Currently made in-house at Cured in San Antonio, the rotating selection of a half-dozen meats often includes a sweet 24-month Jamón, a zesty Cecina, and my favorite, the smoked chorizo de Leon. Cheeses might include a classic Manchego and a creamy Miticaña de Cabra, which my normally cheese-averse

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Interior photo by Rick Cortez

husband gobbled up, rind and all. There are proper accoutrements like almonds, caperberries, grapes and marinated olives, plus two types of crackers, including whisper-thin savory parchment crackers. The platter is a work of art and so generous that it could suffice as a light meal, but keep going because the rest of the menu is well worth exploring.

Next, dive into one of Luminaire’s creative appetizers. The Smoked Tomato Tartare is a combined riff on French steak tartare and humble Spanish tomato bread, pan con tomate. Minced smoked tomatoes are mixed with herbs and capers, then topped with an egg yolk and caviar, perfect for scooping onto grilled bread. Another intriguing starter is the compressed melon, bitesize cubes sprinkled with flecks of cotija cheese and honeycomb, then gilded with a single anchovy. These luminescent jewels are playfully reminiscent of nigiri sushi.

For entrees, I was transported simultaneously to the Deep South and Mexico with the Shrimp & Hominy. Blackened shrimp were simmered in a piquant stew of tomatoes, chipotle adobo and diced smoked tasso ham, then served on velvety whipped hominy. Bold, spicy and smoky, this dish awakened all my senses. Delgada chops are another tasty choice. This special cut is thinner than traditional chops and griddled quickly, then served atop grilled bread and surrounded by a pool of savory jus. Diners can mix and match from a variety of meats, including beef, pork, lamb and boar. For pasta lovers, there is gnocchi tossed with a bolegnesa sauce made with Spanish sobrassada sausage.

The beverage program at Luminaire is as thoughtful as the food. Be sure to check out some of the specialty cocktails inspired by the adjacent Paramount and Stateside theaters, like the smoky Curtain Call or the refreshing Show Must Go On. The wine list claims to focus on New World wines, but I also found plenty of Old World gems by the glass, like a Spanish Verdejo, an Italian Grecco di Tufo and a French Burgundy.

Being a hotel restaurant, Luminaire serves throughout the day. At breakfast and lunch, it offers a modified version of its dazzling charcuterie board. And empanadas are a scrumptious breakfast-only treat, stuffed with a variety of fillings like chorizo and potato, chicken and idiazabal cheese, and roasted red pepper and goat cheese.

Open since February 1, Luminaire occupies the entire ground floor of the Hyatt Centric, a 31-story, 246-room hotel located on the bustling corner of Congress and Seventh. Its name pays homage to the adjacent Paramount and Stateside theaters, meaning “the person who would shine the spotlight on stage.” Luminaire has created its own culinary stage that highlights its dramatic downtown location: floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the urban scene and garage-style glass doors allow for indoor/outdoor dining. It’s a gorgeous space that captures the sophistication and energy of today’s Austin — plus a hint of neighboring San Antonio. It’s a delicious, delightful production that’s well worth attending.

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1417 FRENCH BISTRO

1417 South 1st Street

(512)-551-2430

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Neighborly chic greets you and offers a French bistro comfort menu from steak frites to moody blue cheese beignets. A full bar serves up signature cocktails from a refreshing cucumber gimlet to a blood orange French Margarita with black volcanic salt. Don’t miss their gorgeous patio for al fresco dining at its best!

24 DINER

600 N. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 472 5400

Chef Andrew Curren’s casual eatery promises delicious plates 24/7 and a menu featuring nostalgic diner favorites. Order up the classics, including roasted chicken, burgers, all-day breakfast and decadent milkshakes.

34TH STREET CAFE

1005 W. 34th St. | (512) 371 3400

This neighborhood spot in North Campus serves up soups, salads, pizzas and pastas — but don’t miss the chicken piccata. The low-key setting makes it great for weeknight dinners and weekend indulgences.

ARLO GREY

111 E Cesar Chavez St. | (512) 478 2991

Arlo Grey is the debut restaurant from “Top Chef” 10 winner and “Fast Foodies’’ star Kristen Kish. Found inside the LINE Hotel, the picturesque lakeside spot has received praise for its intentional design and elegant, French-and-Italian-inflected take on Texas ingredients.

ASTI TRATTORIA

408 E. 43rd St. | (512) 451 1218

This chic little Hyde Park trattoria offers essential Italian dishes along with a variety of wines to pair them with. Finish off your meal with the honey-and-goat-cheese panna cotta.

BARLEY SWINE

6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. 400 | (512) 394 8150

James Beard Award–nominated chef Bryce Gilmore encourages sharing with small plates made from locally sourced ingredients, served at communal tables. Try the parsley croissants with bone marrow or Gilmore’s unique take on fried chicken.

BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO

3663 Bee Cave Rd. | (512) 306 1668

A cozy French bistro serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual setting. Pop in for the happy hour to share a bottle of your favorite wine and a charcuterie board.

BUFALINA & BUFALINA DUE

6555 Burnet Rd. | (512) 215 8662

This intimate restaurant serves up mouth-watering pizzas, consistently baked with crispy edges and soft centers. The famous Neapolitan technique is executed by the Stefano Ferrara wood-burning ovens, which runs at more than 900 degrees. Lactose-intolerants beware, there is no shortage of cheese on this menu!

CAFÉ NO SÉ

1603 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 942 2061

South Congress Hotel’s Café No Sé balances rustic décor and a range of seasonal foods to make it the best place for weekend brunching. The restaurant’s spin on the classic avocado toast is a must-try.

CARVE AMERICAN GRILLE

7415 Southwest Pkwy. | (512) 792 4450

Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual Friday lunch, or weekend family brunch, visit this amazingly modern-rustic dining room complete with a vibrant bar and patio with hill country views. Everything about CARVE is inspired by fresh and eclectic ingredients, with every dish reinventing the American grille experience.

CICLO

98 San Jacinto Blvd. | (512) 685 8300

Ciclo is a modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence, brought to life by world-renowned restaurateur, Richard Sandoval. Ciclo’s name reflects its focus on menu offerings that change seasonally from ceviches, crudos and grilled and smoked meats to inventive cocktails.

CLARK’S OYSTER BAR

1200 W. 6th St. | (512) 297 2413

Small and always buzzing, Clark’s extensive caviar and oyster menu, sharp aesthetics and excellent service make it a refreshing indulgence on West Sixth Street. Chef Larry McGuire brings East Coast-inspired vibes to this seafood restaurant.

ELDORADO CAFE

3300 W. Anderson Ln. | (512) 420 2222

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Eldorado Cafe exemplifies old school Austin, resonating the beat of the early 90’s, sending out hot plates of the most decadently delicious and sometimes healthy eating you will find in Austin. Mexican style comfort food with a deep honor towards the historical eateries that have made Austin great. Come see us.

COMEDOR

501 Colorado St. | (512) 499 0977

Hiding in plain sight on one of downtown’s busiest street corners, Comedor is a restaurant full of surprises. Lauded chef Philip Speer delivers a menu that is equally clever and unexpected, with contemporary cuisine riffs on Mexican culinary traditions.

EASY TIGER

3508 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 964 8229

6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd., Ste. 1100 | (512) 494 4151

1501 E. 7th St. | (512) 839 8523

Easy Tiger lures in both drink and food enthusiasts with a delicious bakeshop upstairs and a casual beer garden downstairs. Sip on some local brew and grab a hot, fresh pretzel. Complete your snack with beer, cheese and an array of dipping sauces.

ÉPICERIE

2307 Hancock Dr. | (512) 371 6840

A café and grocery with both Louisiana and French sensibilities by Thomas Keller–trained chef Sarah McIntosh. Lovers of brunch are encouraged to stop in here for a bite on Sundays.

FONDA SAN MIGUEL

2330 W. N Loop Blvd. | (512) 459 4121

At Fonda San Miguel, authentic interior Mexican food is lovingly served inside a colorful hacienda-style restaurant. The art-adorned walls and indoor, plant-filled courtyard provide a pleasant escape in North Austin.

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.

GRÀCIA

4800 Burnet Road Suite 450 (512)649-4844 graciamediterranean.com

Gràcia (Catalan for “grace”) is a Mediterranean inspired restaurant and wine bar in the midtown Austin neighborhood of Rosedale. The menu is seafood forward and features cuisine drawing on the flavors and cultures of countries throughout the Mediterranean including Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, and more. Enjoy a rotating wine list highlighting boutique, family run estates from around the Mediterranean and craft cocktails. Open every day at 5pm.

GRIZZELDA’S

105 Tillery St. | (512) 366 5908

This charming East Austin spot lies somewhere between traditional Tex-Mex and regional Mexican recipes, each fused with a range of flavors and styles. The attention to detail in each dish shines and the tortillas are made inhouse daily.

HANK’S

5811 Berkman Dr. | (512) 609 8077

Delicious food and drinks, an easygoing waitstaff and a kid-friendly patio all work together to make Hank’s a favorite neighborhood joint. With happy hour every day from 3-6:30, the hardest task will be choosing between their frosé and frozen paloma.

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.

GUSTO ITALIAN KITCHEN + WINE BAR

4800 Burnet Rd. | (512) 458 1100 gustoitaliankitchen.com

Nestled in the Rosedale neighborhood of northcentral Austin, Gusto captures the warm, comforting, every-day flavors of Italian cuisine. Dishes range from housemade antipasti to handformed pizzas, salads, panini, fresh pasta, entrees featuring Texas farm-raised meats and scratch desserts. Craft cocktails, beer on tap and boutique wines. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner.

HONEY MOON SPIRIT LOUNGE

624 W. 34th St. | (737) 209 0319

Vintage-chic hot spot with ample outdoor seating turning out imaginative cocktails and global mains.

HOPFIELDS

3110 Guadalupe St. | (512) 537 0467

A gastropub with French inclinations, offering a beautiful patio and unique cocktails. The beer, wine and cocktail options are plentiful and the perfect pairing for the restaurant’s famed steak frites and moules frites.

JEFFREY’S

1204 W. Lynn St. | (512) 477 5584

Named one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New Restaurants in America,” this historic Clarksville favorite has maintained the execution, top-notch service, and luxurious but welcoming atmosphere that makes it an Austin staple.

JOANN’S FINE FOODS

1224 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 358 6054

A South Congress neighborhood spot, a new take on the American diner, and a vacation for locals and tourists alike. Open early and late at the Austin Motel, Joann’s is a welcome respite for early birds and night owls, outlaws and in-laws, all ways always.

JOSEPHINE HOUSE

1601 Waterston Ave. | (512) 477 5584

Rustic Continental fare with an emphasis on fresh, local and organic ingredients. Like its sister restaurant, Jeffrey’s, Josephine House is another one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New Restaurants in America.” Find a shady spot on the patio and indulge in fresh baked pastries and a coffee.

JUNE’S ALL DAY

1722 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 416 1722

This wine-focused restaurant is complemented by serious cocktails and a menu of approachable bistro favorites. Inspired by Paris cafes, Spanish tapas bodegas and urban wine bars, June’s encourages sipping, noshing and lingering.

JUNIPER

2400 E Cesar Chavez St. #304 | (512) 220 9421

Uchi Alumni Chef Nicholas Yanes fuses central Texas influences and local farm produce with Italian fare. Start with puffy potatoes and the Chef’s Brand New Cadillac Negroni.

JUSTINE’S BRASSERIE

4710 E. 5th St. | (512) 385 2900

Justine’s is a quaint French brasserie deep in East Austin. Don’t let the short drive deter you — the experience of eating traditional French plates among exquisite works of art and decorative string lights makes for one idyllic evening with a significant other.

KEMURI TATSU-YA

2713 E. 2nd St. | (512) 803 2224

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya is a Japanese-Texan mash-up that injects seriously good food with a sense of humor. The East Austin joint features Asian-inspired smoked meats and seafood, along with yakitori, ramen, and izakaya classics meant for sharing. Drinks are also an integral part of the meal, so come thirsty.

LA BARBECUE

22401 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.

LAUREL

320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. | (512) 306-6500

Hotel Viata’s new modern Italian restaurant showcases the best of Texas Hill Country and Italian coastal cuisine. Guests are greeted with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, and can enjoy diverse menu options partnered with a refined cocktail menu inspired by the world’s finest spirits.

LAS PALOMAS

3201 Bee Cave Rd. #122 | (512) 327 9889

One of the hidden jewels in Westlake, this unique restaurant and bar offers authentic interior Mexican cuisine in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting. Enjoy family recipes made with fresh ingredients. Don’t miss the margaritas.

LE VACHER

136 Drifting Wind Run, Suite 101, Dripping Springs, TX (512) 337 6977

Head chef Jacob Euler imparts a sense of culinary heritage with a creative twist, focusing on cuisine inspired by French technique and artfully prepared local ingredients. The scenic Dripping Springs landscape, a familial tiethat-binds, creates the perfect backdrop for an evening of fantastic food and revelry.

LENOIR

1807 S. 1st St. | (512) 215 9778

A gorgeous spot to enjoy a luxurious French-inspired prix fixe meal. Almost every ingredient served at Lenoir comes locally sourced from Central Texas, making the unique, seasonal specialties even more enjoyable. Sit in the wine garden for happy hour and enjoy bottles from the top wine-producing regions in the world.

LIN ASIAN BAR + DIM SUM

1203 W. 6th St. | (512) 474 5107

Located in a vintage West Sixth Street bungalow, Chef Ling and her team create sophisticated Chinese dishes that draw enthusiastic crowds day and night. Make sure to stop by during weekend brunch to taste the full mouthwatering dim sum menu.

MARYE’S GOURMET PIZZA PUB

3663 Bee Cave Rd. #4G (512) 327-5222

maryesgourmetpizza.com

Marye’s Gourmet Pizza, a West Lake Hills favorite for over 25 years, serves gourmet pizza, fresh salads, classic sandwiches and more all made from scratch in our kitchen using the best ingredients we can source. We offer a large selection of gf and vegan options. Enjoy crave-worthy food, craft beer and boutique wines in our casual and inviting dining room.

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

2115 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 916 4858

Created by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, this Asian smokehouse is a welcome addition to South Lamar. The expansive indoor-outdoor space, designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, is welcoming and open, and unsurprisingly the food does not disappoint. Don’t miss out on the sweet corn fritters, smoked beef brisket, thai green curry or those potent boozy slushies.

MATTIE’S

811 W. Live Oak St. | (512) 444 1888

Mattie’s is a glorious urban paradise offering upscale American classics. While the cocktails are top-notch and the cuisine is nothing short of outstanding, Mattie’s ambiance and atmosphere are unmatched.

NIXTA TAQUERIA

2512 E. 12th St.

The brainchild of James Beard-nominated chef Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, this East Austin gem has garnered national acclaim and in 2020 was named one of the best new restaurants by Food & Wine magazine. Nixta’s artfully-crafted tacos are unlike any other and made with wildly creative ingredients — but the Mexican heritage corn tortillas are truly the star.

ODD DUCK

1201 S Lamar Blvd. | (512) 433 6521

Famed food trailer turned brick-and-mortar, Odd Duck is the first venture from acclaimed chef Bryce Gilmore. Expect seasonal fare and drinks with a strong Texas influence sourced locally whenever possible.

PARKSIDE

301 E. 6th St. | (512) 474 9898

Patrons flock to this downtown hideaway for its wide selection of oysters and other modern-American specialties. The 6th Street locale is filled with industrial details and plenty of natural light, so it’s no wonder that reservations are often necessary to get a table in the inviting space.

THE PEACHED TORTILLA

5520 Burnet Rd. #100 | (512) 330 4439

This cheerful spot is sure to clear your weekly blues with friendly staff, fun food and a playful atmosphere. Affordably priced, you’ll find culinary influences from around the world with a healthy dose of Asian and Southern options.

PICNIK

4801 Burnet Rd. | (737) 226 0644

1700 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 293-6118

A perfect place to find wholesome food for any type of dietary restriction in a bright and airy setting. This place truly lives out the “good and good for you” concept with paleo-friendly options and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

POOL BURGER

2315 Lake Austin Blvd. | (512) 334 9747

Tiki meets Texas in this neighborhood burger bar. Located behind Deep Eddy Cabaret, crunchy crinkle-cut fries and juicy burgers are served from the window of a 1968 Airstream Land Yacht.

QI AUSTIN

835 W 6th St. #114 | (512) 474 2777

Created by visionary chef Ling Qi Wu, also the owner of the esteemed Lin Asian Bar, Qi Austin dazzles with its top-notch Chinese cuisine and vibrant artwork. Located in Shoal Creek Walk, Qi Austin is a restaurant that pleases the eye as well as the stomach.

RED ASH ITALIA

303 Colorado St. #200 | (512) 379 2906

Red Ash Italia strikes the perfect balance between high-quality food and enticing ambiance. This Italian steakhouse is led by an all-star team, including executive chef John Carver. Sit back, relax and enjoy an exceptional evening.

ROSEWOOD GULF COAST CHOP HOUSE

1209 Rosewood Ave. | (512) 838 6205

Housed in a historic East Side cottage, this spot is quickly becoming a staple. Chef Jesse DeLeon pays outstanding homage to his South Texas roots with seasonal offerings from Gulf Coast fishermen and Hill Country farmers and ranchers.

SAMMIE’S ITALIAN

807 W. 6th St. | (512) 474 2054

A member of the MML Hospitality family, Sammie’s will not only transport you to another place — but also to another era. The ritzy joint features a throwback menu of Italian-American favorites, completely transforming the former Hut’s Hamburgers space. Start with a well-made cocktail as you nibble on the complimentary bread basket filled with homemade focaccia and bread sticks.

SUERTE

1800 E. 6th St. | (512) 953 0092

Helmed by executive chef Fermín Núñez, Suerte was inspired by extensive travels through Central Mexico. Artisanal masa is the highlight, made from local heirloom corn and used in distinctive dishes rarely found on Austin menus. Order the delectable Suadero Tacos, perfect for sharing with friends.

THAI FRESH

909 W. Mary St. | (512) 494 6436

A restaurant, cooking school and market all in one place. When you’re done dining on traditional Thai favorites, stop by the adjoining coffee bar for freshly brewed joe, homemade ice cream and an array of baked goods.

THE WAYBACK

9601 Bee Cave Road Austin Texas 78733 | (512) 520 9590 waybackaustin.com

The Wayback mingles with nature, inviting travelers to do the same. The cafè serves the freshest ingredients on a seasonal menu that balances southern staples with newfound favorites, and the patio and outdoor lawns are perfect for dining alfresco.

THE WELL

440 W. 2nd St. | (737) 742 1129

The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a breakthrough culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

TINY BOXWOODS

1503 W. 35th St. | (512) 220 0698

This Houston-based brand now serves its simple and delicious food in Austin’s Bryker Woods neighborhood. Favorites include house-ground burgers, salmon Provencal salad and their chocolate chip cookies.

TILLIE’S

3509 Creek Rd. Dripping Springs, TX | (512) 894 2633

Through its breathtaking architecture and innovative menu, Tillie’s lives the American Nouveau concept. The restaurant’s building, a repurposed town hall from the Ninh Binh region of Vietnam, is the physical embodiment of a dining experience that takes inspiration from history and cultures. Tillie’s culinary journey is inspired by traditional American cuisine, but with an international flair.

CALENDARS

Entertainment

MUSIC

LOS COAST

April 7

Antone’s Nightclub

HARRY MACK

April 8

Emo’s Austin

STEVE PARKER

April 12 – May 6

Co-Lab Projects

KOE WETZEL

April 13

Moody Center

KESHI

April 14

Moody Amphitheater

SHINYRIBS

April 14

Far Out Lounge & Stage

COOPER ALAN

April 14

Haute Spot

M83

April 14

Stubb’s Waller Creek

Amphitheater

SILVERSTEIN

April 14

Mohawk

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY & ZZ TOP

April 14 & 15

Whitewater Amphitheater

ASO: EROICA

April 14 & 15

Long Center

WIDESPREAD PANIC

April 15 – 22

ACL Live at the Moody Theater

ELISE TROUW

April 16

Empire Garage

RAUW ALEJANDRO

April 16

Moody Center

STEPHEN SANCHEZ

April 16

Scoot Inn

HIPPIE SABOTAGE

April 16

Stubb’s Waller Creek

Amphitheater

HALF ALIVE

April 17

Emo’s Austin

DEVIN THE DUDE

April 18

Antone’s Nightclub

UMPHREY’S MCGEE

April 20

Stubb’s Waller Creek

Amphitheater

OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FEST

April 20 – 23

Dale, TX

AUSTIN REGGAE FEST

April 21 – 23

Auditorium Shores

MASEGO

April 23

Stubb’s Waller Creek

Amphitheater

YEE-CRAW: A TEX-ORLEANS EXPERIENCE

April 23

Empire Garage

ACL TAPING: MUNA

April 24

ACL Live at the Moody Theater

KALI UCHIS

April 25

Moody Amphitheater

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS

April 25

Paramount Theatre

CAROLINE POLACHEK

April 25

ACL Live at the Moody Theater

BABYFACE RAY

April 25

Emo’s Austin

DREAM HOUSE QUARTET

April 25

Bass Concert Hall

NEAL FRANCIS

April 25 & 26

Antone’s Nightclub

MINISTRY

April 26

Emo’s Austin

JACK & FRIENDS W/ LEE ANN WOMACK & HAYES CARLL

April 28

ACL Live at the Moody Theater

ADRIAN QUESADA’S JAGUAR SOUND W/ CHIEF CLEOPATRA

April 28

Antone’s Nightclub

MOCO MUSIC & ARTS FEST

April 28 & 29

Lexington, TX

AUSTIN PSYCH FEST

April 28 & 30

Far Out Lounge & Stage

AUSTIN BLUES FEST

April 29

Moody Amphitheater

SEAL

April 29

Bass Concert Hall

ANVIL

April 29

Come and Take It Live

JAMIE CULLUM

April 29

Scoot Inn

MASTODON & GOJIRA

April 29

Moody Center

NOAHFINNCE

April 30

Empire Garage

TOM JONES

May 3

ACL Live at the Moody Theater

LIL WAYNE

May 4

Stubb’s Waller Creek

Amphitheater

HOPE FOR SPRING: TEXAS TREES

Through May 7

Neill-Cochran House Museum

The 04 CenterFILM

THE RESIDENTS W/ SPECIAL SCREENING

April 9

Parish

INDIE MEME FILM FEST

April 12 – 16

Austin Film Society

CHOP & STEELE W/ Q&A

April 19

Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar

MOVIES IN THE PARK: LEGO BATMAN

April 27

Dove Springs District Park

REPO MAN

April 28 & 30

AFS Cinema THEATER

ST. NICHOLAS BY CONOR MCPHERSON Through April 22

Hyde Park Theatre

DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT IN THE HAT Through April 23

ZACH Theatre

THE DRAGONFLY PRINCESS Through April 15

The VORTEX

CLUE: ON STAGE Through April 16 City Theatre Austin

ROE

April 5 – 30

The Topfer at ZACH

RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

April 7 – 9 Bass Concert Hall

CLUE: ON STAGE

April 7 – 23 City Theatre Austin

CION: REQUIEM OF RAVEL’S BOLÉRO

April 19

Bass Concert Hall

FILIGREE THEATRE’S TIDE

April 20 – 30

Moontower Cider Company

INDECENT BY PAULA VOGEL

April 21 – May 14

Austin Playhouse

Entertainment Arts

JUNGLE BOOK: JANGAL KI KAHANI

April 22 – May 14

Austin Scottish Rite Theater

SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY: CELEBRATE SONNETS

April 23

Pease Park

DISNEY ON ICE: FROZEN & ENCANTO

April 26 – 30

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park

THE LAST CYCLIST

April 28 – May 14

City Theatre Austin

AUSTIN OPERA: THE PEARL FISHERS

April 29

Long Center COMEDY

CHRIS TUCKER

April 7

ACL Live at the Moody Theater

DON MCMILLAN

April 11

Cap City Comedy Club

MOONTOWER JUST FOR LAUGHS FEST

April 12 – 23

Paramount Theatre & Multiple Venues

AGENTS OF CHAOS COMEDY

April 14

Pershing

NACHO REDONDO

April 16

The Creek & the Cave

FAHIM ANWAR

April 21 & 22

Vulcan Gas Company

PAUL VIRZI

April 28 & 29

Vulcan Gas Company

MICHAEL COLYAR

April 28 – 30

Cap City Comedy Club

OTHER

EASTER EGG DYE-ORAMA

April 7

Neill-Cochran House Museum

ANDREW PORTER

April 12

BookPeople

PLAYDATE IN THE PARK

April 12 & 29

Garrison Park & Alderbrook Pocket Park

MOTOGP RED BULL GRAND PRIX

April 14 – 16

Circuit of the Americas

FUTURE FRONT’S SQUIRRELFEST

April 15

Pease Park

NOURISH 2023, A TRIBEZA RETREAT

April 16

Hummingbird House

CAPITOL 10K

April 16

Lady Bird Lake

GARDEN PARTY

April 20

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum

KIKI PRICE SHOP OPENING

April 20

908 W 12th St.

FIELD GUIDE FESTIVAL

April 22

Fiesta Gardens

PRESERVATION

AUSTIN HOMES TOUR

April 22 & 23

Multiple Venues

MONSTER JAM

April 22 & 23

Moody Center

WATERLOO GREEN DAY FEST

April 23

Moody Amphitheater

BIKE NIGHT

April 25

Circuit of the Americas

RED POPPY FEST

April 28 – 30

Georgetown Historic Town Square

BLUE GENIE ART BAZAAR MAY MARKET

April 28 – May 29

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

EEYORE’S 58TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

April 29

Pease District Park

IRA GLASS

April 29

Paramount Theatre

CARS & COFFEE

AUSTIN

April 30

Circuit of the Americas

AUSTIN LOWRIDING SUPERSHOW

April 30

Palmer Events Center

TASTE OF MEXICO

2023

May 3

Fair Market

DISCARDS VESSELS FRAGMENTS

Through April 15

Camiba Gallery

JOHN SAGER

Through April 15

Davis Gallery

POSITIVELY 3RD STREET

Through April 15

Flatbed Center for Contemporary Printmaking

GIRLS GOTTA EAT

Through April 15

Julia C. Butridge Gallery

SHAWN SMITH: OMMATIDIUM

Through April 16

grayDUCK Gallery

JAYLEN PIGFORD: THE BEAUTY OF LIFE & DEATH II

Through April 16

Ivester Contemporary

TAMMIE RUBIN: I AM AT MY BEST WHEN I’M ESCAPING

Through April 29 Big Medium

ART OF TEXAS STATE PARKS

Through April 30

Bullock Texas State History Museum

KEMI YEMI-ESE: I SAB

Through April 30 Central Library Gallery

CELEBRATE PASTELS!

Through May 5

Austin Fine Art Gallery

HOPE FOR SPRING: TEXAS TREES

Through May 7

Neill-Cochran House Museum

NOLA PARKER: HOLDING SPACE

April 1 – 30

Wally Workman Gallery

DETAILS OF MY EXISTENCE, A THREE PERSON/ONE MAN SHOW

April 1 – May 7

Lydia Street Gallery

ION ART’S SURREAL GARDEN

April 7 – 15

Zilker Botanical Garden

FUSEBOX FEST

April 12 – 16

Multiple Venues

STEVE PARKER

April 12 – May 6

Co-Lab Projects

A SECOND HELPING: STUDIO ART MFA THESIS EXHIBIT

April 14 – May 6

VIsual Arts Center

EXPRESIONES DE MEXICO, ARTE DE LA GENTE/ART OF THE PEOPLE

April 14 – June 25

Mexic-Arte Museum

FLATBED FLATHEADS

April 21 – June 3

Flatbed Center for Contemporary Printmaking

ARBORETUM ARTSFEST

April 22

The Arboretum

SAPPHIRE SOIRÉE

April 22

Women & Their Work

PANCAKES & BOOZE ART SHOW

April 22

Far Out Lounge & Stage

MOCO MUSIC & ARTS FEST

April 28 & 29

Lexington, TX

COOKIE ASHTON

April 29 – June 10

Davis Gallery

CALENDARS

BE SURE TO CHECK WEBSITES FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Art SPACES

MUSEUMS

BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART

200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 5482

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: Tu- Su 10–5 thestoryoftexas.com

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. 35 th 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. 44 th St. (512) 974 1625

Hours: W–Su 12–5 austintexas.gov/department/ elisabet-ney-museum

FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM

802 San Marcos St. (512) 463 7948

Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org

GEORGE WASHINGTON

CARVER MUSEUM

1165 Angelina St.

( 512) 974 4926

Hours: M–W 10–6, Th 10–9, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver

HARRY RANSOM CENTER

300 W. 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) 974 1398

Hours: W–Su 12–5

THINKERY AUSTIN

1830 Simond Ave. (512) 469 6200

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, Sa–Su 12–4 umlaufsculpture.org

GALLERIES

ADAMS GALLERIES OF AUSTIN

1310 RR 620 S. Ste C4 (512) 243 7429

Hours: M–F 10–6, Su 10-2 adamsgalleriesaustin.com

AO5 GALLERY

10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 118 ( 512) 481 1111

Hours: M–Sa 10– 6, S u 12-5 ao5gallery.com

ART FOR THE PEOPLE

1711 S. 1st St. ( 512) 761 4708

Hours: Tu–Th 11– 6, F-S u 11–7 artforthepeoplegallery.com

ARTUS CO.

10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 141 (512) 761 6484

Hours: M–Su 12–6 artusco.com

ARTWORKS GALLERY

1214 W. 6 th St. ( 512) 472 1550

Hours: M–F 10–5, S a 10–4 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 ARTSPACE

7739 Northcross Dr., Ste. Q (512) 763 0646

Hours: F-Sa 11–5 austinartspace.com

AUSTIN GALLERIES

5804 Lookout Mountain Dr. ( 512) 495 9363 By appointment only austingalleries.com

BIG MEDIUM GALLERY

916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 2 (512) 939 6665

Hours: Tu–Sa 12– 6 bigmedium.org

CAMIBA GALLERY

6448 Hwy 290 East, Ste. A102 (512) 937 5921

Hours: F-Sa 12–6 camibaart.com

CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY

710 W. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 974 7400

Hours: M-Th 10-9, F-Sa 10-6, Su 12-6 library.austintexas.gov/ central/gallery

CHRISTIAN-GREEN GALLERY

201 E. 21st St. (512) 471 0254

Hours: W- F 12-5, S a 11-2 galleriesatut.org

CLOUD TREE STUDIOS & GALLERY

3411 E. 5th St. (512) 797 8852

Hours: M-F 12-6, Sa-Su 12-5 cloudtreestudiosandgallery.com

CO-LAB PROJECTS

5419 Glissman Rd. ( 512) 300 8217

By event and appointment only co-labprojects.org

CONTRACOMMON

12912 Hill Country Blvd. #F-140

Hours: M–F By appointment only

Sa–Su 12-6 contracommon.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

FLATBED CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING

3701 D rossett Dr. ( 512) 477 9328

Hours: W–F 10–5, S a 12–5 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

ICOSA COLLECTIVE

916 Springdale Rd. #102 ( 512) 920 2062

Hours: F–Sa 12–6 icosacollective.com

IVESTER CONTEMPORARY

916 Springdale Rd. Bldg 2, ste. 107 (737) 209 0379

Hours: Tu–F 10-6, Sa 10-4 ivestercontemporary.com

Austin Blues Festival Highlights National Talent

THE HISTORIC EVENT RETURNS ON APRIL 29 TO WATERLOO PARK

By Meadow Chase

BRING THE BLUES BACK TO AUSTIN WITH ANTONE’S AND Waterloo Greenway’s Austin Blues Festival. The festival will take place on April 29 at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park. With an incredible lineup of national talent, ticketholders will fill the 5,000-seat amphitheater to watch artists such as Los Lobos, Booker T’s Stax Revue, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and many more.

“By bringing blues back to the park, we’re paying homage to the original festivals my brother hosted here in the early 2000s, and providing an opportunity for the next generation of blues lovers to experience world-class

music at an incredible outdoor venue,” says Susan Antone, sister of founder Clifford Antone. “We are excited to partner with Waterloo Greenway to present the first-ever Austin Blues Festival — and the first blues music festival at Moody Amphitheater.”

Austin Blues Festival originated in 1999 when Clifford Antone hosted the first Antone’s Blues Festival to spotlight his favorite artists. Following the music in the park, Antone’s Nightclub will host an after-show featuring the Austin debut of Trouble No More.

austinbluesfestival.com

ART PICK

Booker T

Los Lobos

Rebirth Group

Robert Randolph