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Contents
Photo by Annie Ray.
J U ly
On the Cover
58 reigning supreme
A foray in to Bridget Dunlap’s kingdom on Rainey Street. By Chad Swiatecki / Photographs by Annie Ray.
Features
66 due east
Eat, play, shop, stay: Your weekend guide to the Eastside. By Molly McManus.
72 tenth anniversary Exclusive updates from former cover women. By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne. austinwomanmagazine.com 11
Contents J u ly
88 on the scene
to your health
savvy women
22 5 things you must do this month
48 fitness Hit the water for a workout.
82 you should know The origins of Nubian
24 spotlight event Last Summer on Earth
50 wellness Best ways to stay sun-safe in the
concert at ACL Live.
summer heat.
26 Around town Party photos from
Queen Lola Stephens and her Cajun cooking.
84 austin innovator Wanderlust LIVE brings a new space for yoga and the arts.
Austin’s top events.
outdoor living
86 entrepreneurial life Gallery owner
30 Horoscopes Happy birthday, Cancer.
52 backyards Expand your living space with
Jennifer Worth photographs the faces and places of Austin.
must list
an outdoor retreat.
56 child’s play Outdoor accents to bring out
32 editor picks
the child in all of us.
34 current chic Neons and nautical.
opposite sex
gourmet
76 simply irresistible Meet Ryan Nail.
88 last word Shannon Sedwick on what she loves about Austin.
38 girl walks into a bar Four places to beat 78 Relationships Giving precedes getting when the heat.
42 guilty pleasure Tasty, cold treats from Sno Beach.
44 only in austin Casa de Luz.
12 Austin Woman j u l y 2 0 1 2
creating compatibility.
80 memo from JB Thoughts on lens-less glasses and other hipster trends.
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RBC Collection and The Collecting Impulse June 10 – Aug. 12, Blanton Museum of Art Beat the heat this summer at the Blanton Museum of Art, where pieces from two unique collections will be on display from June to August. The first, the RBC Wealth Management collection, is a leading corporate art collection. The second exhibit features works from the collection of New York collectors Herb and Dorothy Vogel. Herb Vogel, a postal worker, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, have collected art for years by living on Dorothy Vogel’s income and buying art with his. They kept their collection— nearly 50,000 pieces—in their one-bedroom apartment. The Collecting Impulse exhibit showcases the 50 works that were given to the Blanton as part of the Vogel’s Fifty Works for Fifty States program.
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King James Bible Exhibit Through July, Harry Ransom Center The Ransom Center’s exhibit featuring the King James Bible ends July 28, and it is well worth a visit, no matter your religious affiliation. The walls are filled with all sorts of biblical art, including Chagall’s illustration of Genesis, which incorporates the lyrical words of the King James Bible. Practically poetry, these words also inspired William Blake, whose prints are included. Visitors can then move directly from these intellectual displays to a room entirely dedicated to movie memorabilia of biblical blockbusters.
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The Texas Prize May 5 – July 22, The Jones Center at AMOA/ Arthouse Conceptual artist Jeff Williams was announced as the Texas Prize winner in May, and his works will be on display at AMOA/Arthouse’s Jones Center until July 22. An internationally respected jury awarded the Austin artist the prize May 18, announcing, “His installation…addressed the complex geographical and architectural history of the exhibition site and used an inventive sculptural approach to mark intersecting and distinct measures of time.” Williams’ exhibit incorporates Texas fossils in to his installation, which Austin360 called, “an ersatz science lab.”
Music Under the Star Every Friday through July, 6 to 9 p.m., The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum The Bob Bullock Museum’s summer concert series is back for the entire month of July. Every Friday night, head out to the Lone Star Plaza in front of the museum for free music and food. Between sets, there will even be free museum admission for the Texas Music Roadtrip exhibit. The series kicks off July 6 with Kelly Willis headlining, followed by The Ruby Jane Show. Other headliners will be Junior Brown on July 13, Little Joe y La Familia on July 20, and The Gourds on July 27.
Bastille Day July 14, 7 to 11 p.m., French Legation Museum Celebrate le quatorze Juillet, or Bastille Day, at the French Legation Museum July 14. As usual, there will be plenty of French food and wine at the fundraiser, which is hosted by the Alliance Francaise. This worldwide nonprofit organization offers French classes, as well as a variety of events throughout the year, all of which aim to foster the French-American relationship. There will be a silent auction with more than $8,000 worth of donated items, and many activities for children whose parents will be busy drinking delicious French wine. Christine Albert, “Part Edith Piaf, part cowgirl,” according to New Texas Magazine, will be singing French and Texan songs. Tickets to the festival are $8 online and $10 at the door, and children 12 and younger will be admitted for free.
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Even in the 100-degree weather, no Texan can resist a good bowl of melted cheese and spices. The Mohawk will host its annual queso cook-off, the Quesoff, on July 21. The competition features three categories—veggie, meaty and spicy—and all of last year’s winners will be returning to defend their titles. Restaurants like Kerbey Lane Cafe and Papi Tino’s will bring their famous varieties to the competition as well. If you think your pot of melted goodness can hold its own, email queso@mohawkaustin.com to register. For those who would rather just hang out and enjoy the cheesiness, the event begins at 5 p.m.
Every Sunday during the summer, KGSR presents a free concert at Uncle Billy’s Rooftop above Lake Travis at the Oasis, Texas village. Grab a beer, grub some barbecue and relax while enjoying the sounds of a different artist every week. This venue also offers fabulous views, as it lies atop the cliffs overlooking Lake Travis. This month features Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, and T Bird and the Breaks, who definitely fit the bill of must-hear artists. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. each week, just in time to catch a beautiful Texas sunset.
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It may be hard to believe, but music festivals do exist outside of Austin. Viva Big Bend provides the perfect weekend escape this month. July 26 through 29, the towns of Marfa and Alpine will host 50-plus bands from throughout Texas at six different venues. The festival doubles as a music-industry conference, with special events planned for industry representatives. To be part of this festival’s first year and for more information, visit vivabigbend.com.
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Four Cool Places to Beat the Heat Where to quench your thirst during the dog days of summer. By Nicole Carbon It’s no surprise that summers in Austin are hot, so what’s one to do to beat the
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heat? Cool down with a cocktail in hand, of course! We’ve scouted the best places to escape the dog days of summer and discovered some stellar settings to keep you cool. Here’s a look at some of Austin’s coolest places to sip this summer.
Lakeway Resort and spa Lakeway Resort and Spa’s sprawling pool area overlooking Lake Travis offers three individual pools: two are family-friendly and the star of the show, the Sunset Pool, is reserved for adults only. The latter is where you’ll want to be. This threetiered, infinity-edge pool area features lounges, a hot tub and—the best feature ever—a swim-up bar. There is only one word for this: brilliance! What better way to beat the heat this summer than by taking a dip and swimming up to the waist-deep, in-water barstools (or should we say pool stools)? An extensive menu offers classic poolside drinks such as margaritas and refreshing frozen blends. Special for the summer, they feature the Lakeway Limeade made with citrusflavored vodka, fresh lime juice, sparkling water
and simple syrup for a touch of sweetness. Add a luxurious spin to the day and rent a private cabana. They come equipped with lounges, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and a full supply of healthy refreshments. If you can, take a midweek break and visit the resort on Wednesdays to beat the crowds and for a post-swim sampling of Executive Chef Jeff Axline’s Farm To Table Wednesdays at the resort’s signature restaurant, Josey’s. The chef ’s menu is inspired by Austin’s local farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers. It’s quite a bargain at just $25 for three courses and is the perfect excuse to extend the day and bypass rush-hour traffic back to town. Waist deep in water plus cocktail in hand equals winning. Lakeway Resort and Spa, 101 Lakeway Drive, 512.261.6600, lakewayresortandspa.com.
Botticelli’s When you think shady patios on South Congress Avenue, rarely does this hidden gem come to mind. Botticelli’s Beer Garden is tucked directly behind this Italian eatery, away from the hustle and bustle of this happening area. This is the perfect place to
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[Continued from previous page.] cool off after a day of strolling the eclectic shops and taking in the entertaining people watching. Walk straight through the restaurant to the outdoor area outfitted with tables, fans, misters and two huge oak trees acting as a canopy. Feel free to bring Fido to this dog-friendly establishment and stay through the early evening to enjoy a daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Each night, they have live entertainment on the adjacent stage. Don’t be fooled in to thinking this is a traditional beer garden with steins overflowing. While they do offer brews, they have a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu offering a personal favorite, the traditional-style daiquiri. Forget what you know of the frozen, poolside variety. This craft cocktail is made with good-quality rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime and refreshing grapefruit juices, is shaken and served up martini-style. This often-forgotten, hidden gem is one to hide out at during the sweltering summer. Botticelli’s, 1304 South Congress Ave., 512.916.1315, botticellissouthcongress.com.
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Situated on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, the expansive patio at the Hyatt’s Marker 10 is an oftenoverlooked (aka, not overly crowded) place to relax, with stunning views of the lake and city skyline. The outdoor area is adorned with plush lounges and oversized TVs. The cocktail menu is inspired by the folks behind the bar. I fell for the Passionate Frenchmen, which includes elderflower liqueur to add a touch of summertime to the glass. They then add gin and a berry-infused liqueur to it, then top it off with fresh and juicy blackberries and raspberries. I like to frequent this patio in the summer evenings as the Mexican bats take flight from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, and listen to live music offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. They also roll in a sushi bar Tuesdays through Saturdays, offering light and refreshing bites perfect for pairing with summertime sippers. Marker 10, 208 Barton Springs Road, 512.477.1234, austin.hyatt.com.
Wait until the sun goes down and then head downtown to this patio perched above street level on bustling Congress Avenue. The Stephen F. Austin’s Terrace Bar offers balmy breezes on summer evenings and captivating Capitol views. This is the perfect place to cool off with a specialty summer cocktail pre- or post-show at the Paramount Theatre or for a nightcap after dinner at any one of the nearby dining hotspots. They are shaking things up this summer with refreshing drinks such as their Cooling Cucumber Crisp, a gin-based cocktail made with muddled cucumber and lime, and just a touch of sweetness for balance. Start your weekend early; swing by on Thursday evenings for half-priced bottles of Champagne all summer. Stephen F. Austin, 701 Congress Ave., 512.457.8800, austin.intercontinental.com.
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1 1/4 ounces Grey Goose Citron Vodka 1 ounce sparkling water 2 ounces lime juice 2 ounces simple syrup
1 1/4 ounces Grey Goose L’Poire Vodka 1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur Half a lemon
1 1/2 ounces Hendrick’s Small Batch Scottish Gin 3 slices cucumber Half of a lime Splash of simple syrup 3 dashes of Bitters
1 1/2 ounces Tanqueray Gin 1/2 ounce Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur Half a lemon 1 teaspoon honey
Directions: Shake all ingredients well with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled parfait glass full of ice. Garnish with a lime.
Directions: Combine the vodka and the St. Germain in a shaker half filled with ice. Squeeze the lemon into the shaker. Shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Directions: Muddle the cucumber and squeeze the lime into a cocktail shaker. Add the gin and the simple syrup. Fill the shaker half full of ice. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Top with three dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.
Directions: Combine the gin, the ginger liqueur and the honey in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Add the fresh-squeezed lemon juice from the lemon. Stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Life’s a Beach Sno Beach perfects the essential summer treat. Photo and text by Sadie Barton With exquisite flavor mixtures, immaculately proportioned ice-to-syrup ratios and toppings that complement to perfection, you’d think Paul Qui himself was concocting these little iced wonders. My snow cone of choice was the classic rainbow cone. And much to my surprise, only three flavors were responsible for this colorful treat: wild cherry, lemon and blue raspberry. As if their flavors weren’t enough to bring you to their truck, Sno Beach is just five minutes down the road from Barton Springs and other South Austin favorites. Some other popular flavors to try this summer are wedding cake, tiger’s blood and anything with ice cream. 801 Barton Springs Road
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Casa de Luz Righteous food in a sustainable community. By Shelley Seale, Photos by Sadie Barton Maryann Justman is not a woman who lets a simple thing like a fire get her down. Back in the 1980s, when she was cooking for the East West Center of Austin (the predecessor to Casa de Luz), the EWCA
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building burned down. Justman, unfazed, simply started cooking her healthy food for people in her own Clarksville home. Justman’s partner, Eduardo “Wayo” Longoria, was an EWCA volunteer. Soon, Justman suggested to Longoria that they start a new macrobiotic food center. The pair checked out an abandoned meat-packing plant on Toomey Road, off Barton Springs, and soon transformed the dilapidated warehouse in to a beautiful, peaceful community center: Casa de Luz. If you aren’t familiar with the lush gardens and kinship feel of Casa de Luz, it’s a place that its regulars feel drawn to, in fact, often treating as a second home. It not only serves up Austin’s only 100-percent organic, vegan, gluten-free food made
by nutritionally trained chefs, but it’s also a true community space. Tables are communally shared and there is no menu. Instead, guests pay a set price and receive a token, which allows them to help themselves to soup and salad while the day’s entrée is brought to their table. Rental space, events and a playground are all part of the center. As the website states, “The nourishment is shared as much as eaten.” Longoria calls Justman a “woman extraordinaire” for her vision. The startup of Casa de Luz was also supported by Councilman Robert Barnstone. “Robert was an ahead-of-his-time urbanist,” Longoria says. “He urged us to stay as close to
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[Continued from previous page.] downtown as possible.” In spite of all the subsequent growth around it in the subsequent 20 years, Casa de Luz remains a quiet enclave where folks come to eat healthy and find a centered balance. In fact, in addition to supporting healthy eating, the Casa de Luz mission is to offer a sacred space to share with the community. “The formula is a simple one,” Longoria says. “There is no one owner. There is righteous food being served, everyone gets the same meal, very much like home, and the tables are community. Indeed, there is a natural proclivity for community to happen at Casa de Luz.” The kitchen is completely open to the dining room, and all recipes are shared. There is also an active volunteer program, and the center is home to Parkside Community School, a Montessori school with an enrollment of more than 130 students from 3 to 12 years old. The entire campus enjoys a symbiotic relationship with the parkland across Toomey Road; Parkside students use the park daily, as do guests of Casa de Luz. “We want to reconnect the world,” Longoria states. “We want to teach experientially that eating in community a plant-based diet that is 100-percent free of pesticides and unprocessed will bring joy and freedom from disease. The industrial revolution, while bringing expediency and convenience, has destroyed community and health. The price has been highly evidenced by the exponential rise in disease.” When asked about the biggest challenges that he and his team have faced, Longoria seems hardpressed to recall one. “It’s hard to remember the difficulties because the joys and highs have been so great,” he says. “As a true nonprofit, the fact that there is no extra money has not been a challenge. The greatest ups, which happen regularly, is seeing people go from catastrophic diseases to health.” Personally, Longoria always gets a thrill when famous people come to Casa de Luz because he feels they can be admired for living the true low-cost national health program. He and his team also have a rather grand longterm vision for Casa de Luz. There are plans to create a full-spectrum village designed to include smart-living modalities such as car-free living and shared spaces that will support well-being for all. There is also a Casa de Luz location in San Diego, and Longoria hopes the idea will catch on in other cities. He says his team is willing to share their model and even help train the cooks. “We need for the feminine to become the prevalent force in humanity,” Longoria adds as his bit of philosophy. “The masculine has created industry to the point that we have lost our health and community, and gained in wars and greed.”
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Hit the Water Cool workouts for hot summer days. By Chrissie Jarrell and Natalie Yerkovich Summer is here and it’s heating up! Trade in your sneakers for a swimsuit and hit the water for cool workouts all summer long. Water activities are great exercise throughout the year because they give you a low-impact way to get core, strength and cardio workouts all at once. Here are a few of our favorite ways to splash around in Austin. Many of these places offer group or private lessons, so if you’re new to the water, they can help you get more comfortable. Then, with a little experience, you’ll love being active in and on the water.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) involves standing on an oversized “surfboard” and paddling along calm water. It’s fun, relaxing and a great total-body workout, which might explain why it is currently the fastest-growing water sport in the world. Take it easy with smooth paddling or increase the intensity with moves you would do on land like squats, yoga poses, Pilates exercises or highintensity interval exercises. Hot spots for stand up paddle boarding: R Rowing Dock Located on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, offers stand up paddle board lessons and rentals. rowingdock.com R Texas Rowing Center Located on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake near Austin High School, offering “paddling sampler” lessons teaching you the basics for stand up paddling, kayaking and canoeing. Rentals are available. texasrowingcenter.com R Paddle Zen Located on the east side of Lady Bird Lake, offering rentals and Paddle Fit, Paddle Yoga and Paddle Pilates classes throughout the week. paddlezen.com R Pure Austin Fitness at Quarry Lake Paddle board rentals are free for members and available to gym guests for a daily drop-in fee, multiple “SUP Hard Core” and training classes offered throughout the week. pureaustinfitness.com
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Swimming Swimming is a great form of exercise because it not only builds your cardio, muscular strength and endurance, but it is also one of the lowest-impact methods of fitness. Swimming under the guidance of a coach and with a group is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to swim regularly. If you can’t join a group, swimming on your own is a good option too. Austin has many great public and membership pools throughout town that offer an amazing place to swim laps and beat the heat. Check out myfitlist.com for swim-workout ideas to help you get started on your own. Coached swim groups: R Austin T3 Coached adult swim workouts. austint3.com R Pure Austin Fitness at Quarry Lake Adult swim
workouts, open lap swim and open water swimming. pureaustin.com R JCC Austin Adult swim, aqua-aerobics workouts and open lap swim. shalomaustin.org R Lifetime Fitness (North and South locations) Adult swim workouts and open lap swim. lifetimefitness.com R Tough Cookie Fitness Coached swim workouts in the pool or open water. toughcookiefitness.com R West Austin Athletic Club Adult swim workouts and open lap swim. wfly.com R YMCA of Austin (various locations) Adult swim workouts and open lap swim. austinymca.org Public Pools in Austin: austintexas.gov/page/pools-splash-pads
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Protecting yourself and your family from skin cancer. By Jill Case Maybe you put on sunscreen most of the time, or maybe you remember to wear a hat during the middle of the day, but you may not be doing everything you can or should be doing to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer. It’s something we all have to think more about. According to the American Cancer Society:
Skin cancer poses a serious risk to you and your family. The good news is there are many ways to protect and prevent against it. Made in the Shade According to The Shade Project’s website, “Shade is one of our best weapons against skin cancer.” The American Cancer Society also recommends that you seek shade and limit your direct sun exposure, particularly during the middle of the day; seeking shade is a key element in preventing skin cancer, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun tends to be the hottest. “Shade is a means to be able to take a break from your exposure when you are outside,” says Lurleen Ladd, cofounder and executive director of The Shade Project. She says while her nonprofit encourages people to be active and enjoy the outdoors, she also would like to make more shade available in public spaces so people can take a break from the sun. “What we see in a lot of parks and other public spaces is just not a lot of shade,” Ladd says. This problem is something The Shade Project is trying to solve by building shade structures in Austin. Currently, the group is building structures over splash pads at nine Austin city parks. While shade is an important part of sun safety,
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Ladd emphasizes that it is just one component of protection. “Shade is one more of the tools, in addition to sunglasses, hats and sunscreen,” she says. Ready to Wear Wear your protection in the form of sunglasses and hats. Many people do not understand the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun; sunglasses really are about more than good looks! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s website (geteyesmart.org), “studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and growths on the eye, including cancer.” The Academy recommends wearing sunglasses that block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. Wrap-around styles protect the eyes best since they prevent the sun’s rays from entering from the side. Hats are also a great way to protect vulnerable areas like your face, ears, eyes and lips. The American Cancer Society recommends choosing a hat made from tightly woven fabric (these are better than straw hats) with at least a two- or three-inch brim. The best hats are shade caps, which are sold in sporting-good and specialty stores. These hats look like baseball caps but have fabric draping down the sides and back for more protection. The Shade Project’s Ladd notes there is great sunsmart wear available these days. The new sun-protection clothing allows you to look fashionable and stay safer while out in the sun. Just be certain to follow the instructions when laundering and check the UV protection factor when purchasing the apparel—the higher
the better. Two places to look for sun-safe apparel are coolibar.com and sundayafternoons.com. slop on Sunscreen The American Cancer Society wants you to “slop on sunscreen.” They recommend applying one ounce (about a shot glass) of sunscreen at least every two hours. If you are particularly sweaty or you get wet, the sunscreen will need to be reapplied more often. Ladd recommends reapplying sunscreen every 30 minutes in this case. There is a difference in the amount of protection that the different SPF levels provide, but that does not mean that you can stay out in the sun without reapplying sunscreen for long periods of time when wearing a higher SPF. For example, many people think that an SPF 30 provides twice as much protection as a SPF 15, but that is not the case. The SPF 30 filters out about 97 percent of the sun’s rays, while an SPF 15 filters out about 93 percent, a difference of only 4 percent. Wearing a higher SPF is a good idea, but don’t become complacent; apply sunscreen often and liberally, no matter what the SPF. The American Cancer Society recommends a minimum of SPF 15. Give Your Children Extra Protection One thing Ladd hopes to do with The Shade Project is make people aware of the seriousness of blistering sunburns in children. “The damage from the blistering sunburns doubles a person’s risk for melanoma,” she says. “That skin when you’re young is more vulnerable.” How can you prevent these terrible burns? First, apply at least an SPF 15 sunscreen every time your child
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b Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and accounts for half of all cancers in the United States. b There are more than 2 million cases of basal cell and squamous cancers diagnosed each year. b In 2012, melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for more than 75,000 cases of skin cancer. b Your lifetime chance of getting skin cancer is 1 in 5.
Great Smiles Breed Success is outside, whether it is sunny or overcast. Second, apply sunscreen often and liberally, especially during activities or when in the water. Third, help your child choose a hat and sunglasses they like and encourage them to wear them all the time. Finally, encourage your child to cover up with sun-protective clothing as often as possible. One of the most important steps to preventing burns in your child is banning the tanning booth. A recent study commissioned by the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society showed people who go to tanning beds are more likely to develop melanoma. “Melanoma is one of the most common skin cancers in people from ages 15 to 29,” Ladd says. “The numbers are going up.” Get Screened Ladd recommends people receive a skin-health exam every year, but says some patients may need to be seen more often, depending on their risk factors and conditions. Patients should heed their doctor’s advice as to how often to get screened. There is no specific age when children need to be screened. Ladd suggests seeking a pediatrician’s advice for Dr. Daniel Ladd, D.O., is an Austin your child and seeing dermatologist who a doctor as soon as is taking action to possible if you notice fight skin cancer. He anything suspicious. and his wife, Lurlene, For excellent 3-D a fourth-generation demonstrations about Texan who was skin cancer and what successfully treated to look for, visit custom. for squamous cell understand.com/americarcinoma in 2011, founded The Shade cancancersociety. Project. This local Ladd emphasizes that nonprofit is a skinpeople should be active, cancer prevention and she doesn’t encourinitiative of Austin age shunning the sun. Skin Dermatology “It’s really about that seeks to raise UV awareness and limiting awareness through exposure, not eliminateducation and ing it entirely,” she says. outreach. The project also works to provide “Maybe there should be shade in public a new saying for sunny, spaces and schools warm Austin: Keep so children and their Austin Safe from Skin families can enjoy the Cancer!” outdoors safely. For more information about risk factors and For more information how to prevent skin about The Shade cancer, visit the AmeriProject, visit theshadeproject.org. can Cancer Society’s website at cancer.org.
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Perfecting the Backyard Escape Expand your living space with an outdoor retreat. By Sharon St. John Would you enjoy stepping out of your backdoor and entering a retreat providing expanded living and entertaining space? In Austin, we are fortunate to live in a great area for enjoying outdoor living yearround. With schedules packed with busy careers, running errands, carpooling and appointments, seeking a relationship with outside surroundings can soothe souls and lift spirits. Find the comfort you seek in the convenience of your own backyard. To get started, prepare a wish list of outdoor features you and your family would enjoy. Creating an outdoor living space is very similar to designing the layout of an interior open-floor plan; you can plan areas for cooking, dining and activities, but have the added bonus of the sky being your ceiling. Working with your wish list, good design should include space planning and styled details. You may want to continue your current interior-decorating style in the outdoor space, or have fun trying a completely different style and color theme. “Swimming pools are the perfect centerpiece for an outdoor retreat,” says Frank Vidaurri, an experienced designer with Cody Pools. Vidaurri works to create each pool to fit the property and the way a family will use it. Many customers tell him they enjoy the calming effect of viewing the pool just as much as they enjoy water activities. In Austin, just about everybody loves a barbecue, and food always tastes better when prepared on an outdoor grill. Outdoor kitchens make preparing food convenient and fun, and offer as many options as indoor kitchens. The location of your outdoor kitchen is an important consideration. You may want to have easy access to utility lines for running gas to your grill and water to a sink. Your family’s lifestyle and how
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you like to entertain will determine the size and features you will need. Grills are available in a variety of sizes and can include added features like side burners, a rotisserie and a smoker drawer. An outdoor refrigerator keeps beverages cold and close at hand, and saves the inconvenience of having to run back and forth to the indoor kitchen. You may want to consider adding a separate icemaker. Serving bars are great for
buffet-style meals while providing storage underneath. On a chilly Texas night, a fireplace or firepit is a great place to nestle for conversation, storytelling or a sing-along, and it probably won’t be long before someone brings out the marshmallows. Firepits are a lower-budget feature, but one drawback is that the breeze can carry the smoke in different directions. If that’s not a concern for you, then it may become the feature of your choice. Fireplaces are larger-budget
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[Continued from previous page.] items, but make beautiful focal points for any outdoor retreat, and you can personalize outdoor fireplaces by decorating the mantle. Whichever you choose, you will need to make certain the area surrounding the fire is large enough for people to gather and sit comfortably. Having a variety of activities available will increase enjoyment of your retreat. Greg Dettman, founder of Sport Court of Austin,
has specialized in designing and installing backyard putting greens, tennis courts and multi-sport courts for 34 years. “Sport Court families all have one thing in common,” Dettman says, “they want their kids and their kids’ friends to all hang out at their house and to provide them with healthy options for activities. Court games have always been a magnet to kids of all ages, and we have found families that play together stay together.” Certainly, your retreat would not Planting Edibles in With Your Landscaping be complete without If you don’t want to devote the time and space to a full-blown vegetable garden, consider mixing some edibles in with your existing landscaping. Edibles will the addition of beautiadd ornamental appeal, enhancing your landscape with color and textures. Have ful plants for a lovely fun with weaving in veggies and herbs to enhance your landscape. And edibles garden setting. If you have the added benefit of being close at hand for use in your outdoor kitchen. are concerned about Cherry tomatoes and the beautiful yellow flowers on squash plants can serve poor soil, tough Texas as your annuals. Lettuce can provide a frilly border when planted along the front of beds. Peach and pomegranate trees produce delicious fruit while providing heat and strict water shade and beautiful flowers. Many herbs, like oregano and thyme add fragrance restrictions, don’t fret; and texture when used as ground cover. Lemon grass is delicious on chicken, it is possible to create a essential in Asian cooking and can be used to make refreshing tea. Plant lemon healthy outdoor garden. grass in the landscape as a replacement for standard ornamental grasses. Stevia Rich, organic compost plants can often be found at local nurseries for growing your own natural sweetfrom local sources helps ener. prepare existing soil
for planting, nourishes your plants and helps with water absorption. Using native plants is best for our environment and they provide a softer appearance to the garden. Native plants create all types of color and texture combinations with interesting leaf shapes and styles. We can relax and ponder our dreams or make every gathering with family and friends a celebration. Extending your living space to incorporate the great outdoors creates endless possibilities. Once your outdoor retreat is completed, don’t wait for a special occasion to have a party. Let the festivities begin! Sharon St. John designs outdoor living spaces in Austin and surrounding areas. For more information, visit landscapesbystjohn.com.
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Playscaping Ways to bring out the child in all of us. By Sharon St. John Some of the best childhood memories for most of us are from the times we explored, played games and, with vivid imaginations, made our fantasies come to life. Tea parties were frequently included, our dolls dressed in their finest fashions as our guests. Providing unique spaces for your children to create their playtime magic is a gift that will last a lifetime. Play sets with swings and slides are usually the mainstay of play areas, and children are certain to enjoy them. Adding an adjacent play space using features not usually seen in home play areas provides opportunities for more imaginative activities and learning opportunities. Features can be constructed or purchased to form a desired theme and to fit the space. Often, using items you have stored away or treasures created by family members adds unique interest. When planning a play area, your kids will enjoy being involved in the process, providing their ideas for fun activities, styles and color selections. Structures provide places where kids can hide, have story time or head the command post for planning the next adventure. Clever use of materials can help you build a variety of styles, from a vine-covered tunnel to a tree house. A low wooden platform can serve as a stage for your aspiring young musician or actor on one day and accommodate a tea party the next day. Painting on a section of plywood with graffiti paint allows the young artist in your family self-expression in creating garden art to be displayed on a fence or trellis. Coating the completed picture with a clear waterproof sealant will preserve it for years to come, and picture frames can be added, painted and sealed for a completed look. Including space for a children’s garden offers a wealth of new activities for learning while playing. The young green thumbs in your
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home will grow with their garden as they plant seeds and colorful flowers to match the seasons. All of a sudden, veggies are much more appealing to eat because they raised them. Starting with rich, organic compost and keeping the garden pesticide-free teaches environmental and people-friendly methods. Great pride stems from watching what they planted grow. When selecting flowers, make an effort to avoid poisonous ones. If your children are older, you may not need to be concerned about them eating harmful parts of a flower, but it is always good to be cautious. A few examples of poisonous plants are caladiums, oleander, lantana, mistletoe and philodendron. Sunflowers are one flower type that is safe and grows quickly, providing bright color. Flowers can also serve a double purpose in a child’s space by attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Rain boots from family members make delightful plant containers while adding a personal touch to the play area and extending the use of items once they are outgrown. Prepare boots for planting by punching several holes in the bottoms for good drainage. Place stones in the foot section to give standing weight, then fill with potting soil and you are ready to plant.
Teaming up with my brother, John, my favorite carpenter and a fun guy to work with, we created a play area at an Austin home for a young brother and sister to share and create their own special playtime memories. The 15-foot-long, 6-foottall trellis is the perfect whimsical backdrop, constructed from strips of cedar and painted green to mimic a vine. Plates and other small dishes were collected from local thrift stores, assembled and attached to the trellis to mimic flowers. It instantly brings a smile to faces of all ages and stirs the imagination.
Whether you install your children’s play space or get assistance, it will be fun from the planning stage through completion. Don’t be surprised if you find as many adults playing there as you do children; creative spaces bring out the child in all of us. Sharon St. John designs outdoor living spaces in Austin and surrounding areas. For more information, visit landscapesbystjohn.com.
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A foray in to Bridget Dunlap’s kingdom on Rainey Street.
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home to meet his momma, Bridget Dunlap. Qualities said young lady should absolutely not possess: shyness, timidity or any of the characteristics that
come with being described as “dainty.” “God, I hope she’s none of those things,” Dunlap says. “I’d love whomever is going to love him, but I don’t see him bringing home some wallflower after me being his mother, and somewhat his father as well. I mean, you kind of go for your mom, don’t you?” That is to say Bridget Dunlap, owner of Rainey Street bars Lustre Pearl, Clive and Bar 96, and a sort of empress of one of Austin’s hottest social districts, is in no way a shrinking violet. That wouldn’t be the way of someone who opened her first bar on a rundown Houston thoroughfare with no money of her own, but through pure gusto, intuition and hard work turned it in to a raging success in four months. And a skittish, risk-averse type wouldn’t sell that bar to come to Austin and put her stake down on four properties simultaneously in a mostly undeveloped enclave on the edge of downtown without first conducting reams of market research and income and expense analysis. All it took for Dunlap to create what is fast becoming a booming nightlife district was a gut instinct, one that she’s trusted without much second guessing for all of her 42 years. “When I saw Rainey, I said, ‘It’s the same damn thing [as Houston],’” she says. “When I started there, it was a rundown area that used to be popular and they were regentrifying it with new growth and condos everywhere. There was one bar that had been a big, fat hit, but its days were numbered and there were a couple other total dives right near it. I didn’t have any money. I was teaching Pilates, so broke, a single mother waiting tables and doing that normal stuff to make some money. “I looked at the land plat on Rainey and saw there were a couple big players and you couldn’t mess with them, so I looked around at whatever I could rent. When the crash [in 2008 and 2009] came, no one could get financing or cash, and I had cash and wasn’t doing these monumental projects. I’m just doing these little houses. It’s funny. I could not have planned this to work out the way that it has.” Some background: A Houston native who has traveled the world in hops and skips (more on that later), Dunlap opened Lustre Pearl in a converted
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The little coral-blue shack that started it all. Dunlap calls the bar her alter ego, and its rugged yet inviting feel fits with that characterization. “She’s a party girl, just like me,” Dunlap teases. “I saw this beautiful little gem and worked to keep everything original that we could.” 97 Rainey St., lustrepearl.com
home at the corner of Rainey and Driskill streets in September 2009. Weathered and comfortable but sophisticated, it sits across the street from Bar 96, Dunlap’s casual take on a neighborhood sports bar, and a block away from Clive Bar, the most refined of the three (Dunlap calls it the boyfriend of Lustre Pearl). A tough first few months, thanks to a cold, rainy winter for the mostly outdoor bar, nearly sunk her
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entire operation. But her luck turned the following spring, and the cars lining Rainey and the surrounding residential streets most days of the week—even during daylight hours—are evidence of the success Dunlap has found in Austin and how the area that was once staked out almost entirely for condo and retail development has set on a new course. It’s hard to pinpoint one special quality that
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Clive Bar Classy and handsome, Dunlap refers to Clive as Lustre’s boyfriend, likening him to a Kris Kristofferson type: “You see him at first and think he’s more a cowboy than someone who’s sophisticated, but he’s a gentleman,” she says. Clive features many of Dunlap’s design touches—a chandelier fashioned out of Patron bottles, for instance—that seem haphazard but totally work. 609 David St., clivebar.com ➺
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makes Dunlap’s watering holes such destinations, especially since they’re in a quadrant of the city where parking is a constant nightmare and there’s no big anchor attraction (think ACL Live and the bustling Second Street District) where grabbing a drink after a show or other event is a no-brainer way to end the night. In simple terms, Dunlap’s bars had to be the entire destination in order to survive. While not similarly themed or linked through obvious means, the three are all carved out of former single-family residences and have maintained a homey, welcoming atmosphere. Service is exceptional without being overbearing, drinks are affordable and well-made, and the prevailing vibe of all three is that these are places where a group of friends can congregate for however long without encountering hordes of shot guzzlers looking to get obliterated. It’s probably not fair to call Rainey the anti-Sixth Street, but if the two were relatives at a Thanksgiving dinner, they’d be sitting at far ends of the table. That atmosphere is all Dunlap, who bought many of the furnishings for her bars before they were officially hers and who has a pretty much mandatory leap-without-looking philosophy for life. Almost always makeup-free, she’s the sort who spent many of her younger years traveling the world—all of Europe, Vietnam, Thailand and North and South America—looking for adventures that found her living on rooftops, working under the table almost exclusively and collecting stories that would be sung in vivid tones, whether they’re told after dark over lots of shots or at high noon over Topo Chico (as for this interview). There’s a tale she has pretty much loaded and ready to launch at the slightest urging, one of a trip to Greece that found Dunlap and a friend on the remote island of Crete. Mostly free of tourists, the pair of Americans worked for a nightclub as sort of social enhancers and would dance and appear to be having a great time so passers-by would be tempted to come in to drink and dance. “We were supposed to be looking like we were having fun for all the tourists who were there,” she remembers. “So we’re supposed to dance and have fun, and one night, they asked us why we weren't dancing. We said, ‘Because we’re not drunk. Where’s our vodka?’ So they’d have a bottle of Stoli in there for us every night in the refrigerator so we could get our drink on and get our groove on. At the same time, we were camping out at the bus stop to get people to come and stay at this place where we were sleeping up on the roof for free.” The oldest of three siblings born 13 months apart, Dunlap describes her childhood in Houston
as “crazy, super dysfunctional and impulsive,” with parents who fought constantly and followed that up with episodes of great bonding and joy. She says constant turmoil growing up is likely why she’s such a rebellious, brash and unapologetic free spirit, unafraid to pepper a conversation with F-bombs and other salty language when recounting her various missteps and frustrations in life and in business. The upside of such an upbringing? Living in upheaval for most of her life made her proudly tough and able to overcome obstacles whenever they got in her way. “I’m tough,” she says. “I’ve been a tough motherf ***er. I’ve had a hard life and I’m strong. You ever get that feeling where you’re at your wits’ end and you kind of want to cry or kick something, or just say, ‘F*** it’? You can’t quit! When I was trying to raise that money for the bar in Houston, it took me two years and people were telling me, ‘Just give up! Quit, Bridget.’ And I’m like, ‘For what? Am I going to teach Pilates for the rest of my life? I have nothing to lose.’ I had zero to lose, you know? And when you have zero to lose, then why would you quit? I tell my son and myself, we finish strong, dammit.” Now thoroughly settled in Austin’s Travis Heights neighborhood, Dunlap says the city always seemed like her eventual destination, from the first time she visited and on follow-up trips as a young adult. She gives the same answers as many Austin transplants when asked why she relocated: lots to
do, great people, a better atmosphere. “I’m more Austin than Houston,” Dunlap says. “Austin’s fun. It’s pretty and there’s a lot of stuff to do. There are so many things that make me Austin, and so many things that make me Houston. The things that make me Houston are growing up there in that smoldering swamp. I have traveled throughout the world but always knew I would prefer being in Austin just because it’s more me. Houston’s lame. It’s not fun.” After an April trip to Mexico, Dunlap recently got engaged to her boyfriend, who works in the oil industry. Dunlap is a proud single mother who’s grateful to be able to spend plenty of time with son Asher, especially after her first years as a bar owner in Houston required long hours running the entire operation herself. Her strong character in
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spirit and fortitude has rubbed off on the boy. “He’s thriving. He thinks he’s 40,” she says with a laugh. “He has the same sick sense of humor I do. We’ve had such a nontraditional upbringing, both of us. It’s not nursery An easygoing melting-pot type of a rhymes and place, Bar 96 embraces sports fans baby talk, that’s by having plenty of large screens for sure. It’s like baby disco at fixed on the big games of the day. year 1.” Dunlap says the floor is made from Dunlap’s suca recycled basketball court, but she cess out of the retracts when asked where it came gate has made from. “That’s the story for the place,” her a prominent presence in she offers. “And I’m sticking to it.” Austin’s busi96 Rainey St., 96austin.com ness community, even though What to Order she doesn’t The Bar 96 Bloody Mary spend her eveTito’s Vodka nings at charity fundraisers or horseradish other functions Worcestershire that get many fresh lime Austinites feaTabasco tured in social ZingZang pages. She’s quick to offer Garnish with celery, okra, pepperoncini one of her bars and an olive. for fundrais-
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ing events for causes she feels strongly about, and looking to take advantage of the burgeoning scene she’s on the board of the music-education charity there and what are, for now, reasonably cheap Anthropos Arts, while also working with the Great rents. In the fall of 2010, Michael Icenhauer American Teachers’ Club. opened the upscale but open-minded Icenhauer’s When she was approached to help raise funds down the street from Dunlap’s watering holes, and for the African Children’s Choir during the at least a half dozen more bars are in various stages group’s stop in Austin, Dunlap agreed before she of construction in an attempt to capitalize on the even learned about the organization’s mission scene she created out of almost nothing nearly to help vulnerable children by teaching them three years ago. Icenhauer says it was obvious through mentoring and traveling the world. Dunsomething special was happening when he noticed lap offered to host seven of the children during people coming to Lustre Pearl from as far away as their stay in Austin. Cedar Park and Pflugerville just months after its “She’d never even seen us before and as soon as opening, showing that the word had spread and she was asked, she pulled together a committee of customers will travel for quality. people, provided us a place and got the publicity “She has a strong personality and a free spirit, to make it a successful event, and I don’t know of and that comes across in the places that she’s anyone who’s done anything like that for us beopened where everyone is welcome,” Icenhauer fore,” says Julie Barnett-Tracy, international choir says. “She’s proven she knows what she’s doing, operations director for Austin Community College, and I’ve joked that even though she’s done on which arranged the visit. “Lots of people do well in Rainey Street once Container Bar opens, I told her business but don’t take the time to give back. There I’d follow her wherever she goes next.” are also many that do, and I’d never have expected There are a couple levels of what’s next for Dunto get that kind of help from someone who never lap. Besides Container Bar’s expected fall opening, even knew us before she was asked to help.” she is slated to open the 4,000-square-foot restauDunlap prefers not to talk much about her charitable contributions, saying she prefers to stay out of the traditional social circuit and that she’d rather be working or spending time with Bar Ilegal Container Bar her son instead of putting on glitzy dresses at mixers. Housed in a tiny stone building that can hold This project—a bar made primarily out of And it needs to be said that 20 people at most, Bar Ilegal is a mezcal-only large, industrial shipping containers—will creating a social-outpostbar open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday be Dunlap’s last on Rainey Street. “It’s going cum-empire takes a lot of time and hard work beyond nights. “There’s supposedly a tunnel underto be so different from what we’ve done the evening hours when neath it that leads to Lady Bird Lake,” Dunlap with the houses, but it’ll have the same fun customers see her mingling. says. More myth making? Perhaps, but that’s atmosphere,” she says. “Rainey is already a Most of her daylight time is a fun one to spread around. destination, but if it wasn’t, something of spent with mundane stuff 609 Davis St. (behind Clive) this magnitude will definitely make it one.” like dealing with insurance and taxes and other busi90 Rainey St. (opening October 2012) ness musts. She’s also hard at work on a pair of new businesses she expects to be open by rant Mettle later this summer at the corner of East the end of October. The more publicized of the two Sixth and Calles. She’s coy about what else is on is Container Bar, an addition to the Rainey Street the horizon, other than that she expects to have an District that, as its name suggests, will be conadditional two undisclosed projects open by next structed primarily out of large, industrial shipping summer. The smart money says her instinct will containers with bar furnishings and other nightlife lead her in the right direction while her tough-asfeatures built in. Container Bar was announced last shoe-leather competitive side helps her overcome year and was met with a series of costly delays: A any obstacles that get in her way. set of previously used containers Dunlap bought “I do have some instinct, and I don’t like it when for the project had to be scrapped because of I second-guess myself,” she says. “That’s when I health concerns regarding their unknown previous start to talk to myself. It’s instinctual, and you run contents. But as is her nature, Dunlap has pressed with it. A couple times I almost drowned. It hasn’t on and has early October targeted as the bar’s been all roses and peaches and diamonds and topaz opening date. and unicorns. It’s been really hard. But it’s so fun Her success on Rainey has opened up lots of when you can look back on that and laugh and say minds and checkbooks from business interests to yourself, ‘I did it.’”
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The Eastside is arguably the most dynamic neighborhood in Austin. With a definitive personality, the area encompasses unique and trendy shops, restaurants, bars and music venues. There’s also a rich history that has been maintained, along with an ever-changing face as the Eastside adapts to the demands of old and new residents alike. There’s a certain energy that cannot be described, only felt as you walk the streets, talk to the charismatic business owners and neighborhood folk, experiencing the various levels of community, hospitality, stories and individuality East Austin offers.
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There is an amazing abundance of owneroperated businesses on the Eastside. At most places listed in this article, the owner was at the establishment cooking, cleaning, selling products or welcoming clients and visitors in some way. In addition, many of the businesses listed are owned by women, an encouraging trend. This guide is meant for those visiting Austin and looking for a road less traveled by your average tourist. It’s also meant for Austinites who are looking for an escape from their normal routine, looking for adventure found right around the corner. The route in this guide is entirely walkable and bike friendly, but if you’d prefer, it requires only short drives with free parking wherever you go. You will find an accessible list packed full of hot spots to eat, play, shop and even a great place to stay, all within the restraints of a 48-hour weekend. Grab your girlfriends or a significant other and head out to discover what makes this area so hot. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or some time away, you will find a wide variety of options in this hip, cool and historic area. Welcome to the Eastside, y’all!
Friday TGIF! Start your adventure right and work only a half a day. You’ll need to because you have a facial scheduled. Unplug, unwind and ease in to the relaxed mindset you will have for the rest of the weekend.
1 2 p.m.: Owned by Jessica Nelson, Esty Skin Studio incorporates a cozy spa experience in the oldest duplex in Austin. There’s an airy and serene feel to the space, with facials starting at
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heywood hotel $35. Nelson was also voted Best Reason to Spread ’Em by the Austin Chronicle for her Brazilian waxes. 1006 Waller St., estyaustin.com, 512.903.8225.
2 3 p.m.: Walk down the street from Esty for one of the best happy hours offered in Austin at Blue Dahlia Bistro. Sit in the beautiful garden at the back patio of this French-inspired bistro and witness the calming design created by owner Amy Quinn. The happy-hour menu is huge, but favorites include the $9 meat and cheese platter, the $4 tartines (especially the smoked salmon with garlic and herb cream cheese) and bottles of wine starting at $10. 1115 E. 11th St., bluedahliabistro.com, 512.542.9542.
“What I love and wanted to do is operate a business that drives people to neighborhood establishments,” Kathy Setzer explains. She’s been called the ambassador, as she gives guests her own list of what to do and where to go. A longtime East Austin resident, Setzer has knowledge that is not only first-hand, but also expansive. (See Setzer’s picks in our Eastside web exclusive at austinwomanmagazine.com.)
3 With an inventory of more than 1,000 bottles of wine, East End Wines is right down the street. Pick up a bottle (or two or three) to enjoy at your leisure during the weekend. 1209 Rosewood Ave., eastendwinesatx.com, 512.904.9056.
4 5 p.m.: Check in at the Heywood Hotel. You’ll want to settle in a bit and probably need a shower after that glorious facial. Open only a few months, the Heywood Hotel is a booming business, much to the delight of owners Kathy Setzer and George Reynolds. Heywood was designed to celebrate the original craftsman house with a nod to a new, modern feel. It’s warm, with wood everywhere, and comfortable, seeming more like a bed-and-breakfast than a hotel. It was a priority for the couple to make the hotel a seamless part of the fabric of the neighborhood. Without the sign out front, Heywood blends entirely in to the residential area. 1609 E. Cesar Chavez St., heywoodhotel.com.
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9 10:30 a.m.: Save room for a favorite brunch spot, Takoba. With an interior Mexican menu and an ultra-friendly environment, start your morning sitting on the pleasing patio, drinking a $1.50 mimosa (carafes are $7). If you’re a beer drinker, try their version of a michelada (beer, lime and Bloody Mary mix), arguably the best in town. 1411 E. Seventh St., takobarestaurant.com, 512.628.4466.
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For the latenighters The White Horse (honky-tonk, hipster), 500 Comal St., thewhitehorseaustin.com Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar (classy and comfortable) 900 E. Seventh St., uncorkedtastingroom. com, 512.524.2809 The Brixton (dive-y, friendly) 1412 E. Sixth St., 512.370.2749
6 p.m.: You’re going out for a night on the town and you’ll want to look your best, and the nearby Orbit Salon is just the place to get polished up. With a far-out feel, Orbit has an unpretentious, laid-back atmosphere housed in a 1920s-era home. Blowouts and shampoos start at $44, or maybe you’ll opt for a feather extension ($25-plus). 1607 E. Cesar Chavez St., orbitsalon.net, 512.480.0382.
7:30 p.m.: At Heywood, get ready for the night. Savor a glass of wine on your private and intimate patio.
6 9:30 p.m.: Enjoy dinner at Buenos Aires Café, the first Argentine restaurant in Austin. The classic cuisine and the impeccable wine list suggest a sultry Argentinian ambience. Owner and Chef Reina Morris is famous for her desserts, so make sure to leave some room. If you’re lucky, you may even catch some live music. 1201 E. Sixth St., buenosairescafe.com, 512.382.1189.
7 10:30 p.m.: Walk one block west to mother-daughter-owned East Side Show Room for live music, usually blues, jazz or folk. With great eats and drinks, the demeanor is swanky but approachable. 1100 E. Sixth St., eastsideshowroom.com, 512.467.4280.
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8 9 a.m.: Take a 10-minute walk from Heywood and start your morning at Cenote, a neighborhood coffee shop featuring teas, espresso and coffee picks, a full bar (keep in mind it’s 9 a.m.), tasty sandwiches, pastries and my favorite, locally made Rockstar Bagels with lox and cream cheese. Appreciate a latte and a book in the inviting interior or outside in the sunshine. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St., cenoteaustin.com, 512.524.1311.
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Noon: Embark on a historic tour of the Eastside. First stop, the French Legation Museum. Originally built in 1840 and 1841 to be the residence of the French representative to the Republic of Texas, the two-and-a-half-acre grounds feature the oldest house in Austin and an immense park with lush grass, native trees and formal gardens. The park is open for public use during museum hours and tours are offered regularly. 802 San Marcos St., frenchlegationmuseum.org, 512.472.8180.
11 Next up is an amazing spot for history buffs, the Texas State Cemetery. Just blocks east of the state Capitol, cenote
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12 If you’re a music buff, the Texas Music Museum is worth checking out. The current exhibit, Contributions of East Austin African-American Musicians to Texas Music, runs through September. A handful of musicians displayed can be heard playing in Austin today, such as singer Pamela Hart and trumpeter Ephraim Owens. Other musicians include upand-coming Gary Clark Jr.; the man behind Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, Christopher R. Stubblefield Sr.; and James Polk. The exhibit is the result of more than 25 years of research and documentation by Texas Music Museum volunteers, whose work is an
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effort to preserve the rich heritage of East Austin’s AfricanAmerican musicians. Peek in to the back-room exhibit, Tejano Music: Spotlight on Austin. Admission is free. 1009 E. 11th St., texasmusicmuseum.org, 512.472.8891.
13 A short walk away, The Victory Grill is one of the oldest music venues in Austin, started in 1945. The Victory Grill was part of the Chitlin’ Circuit, which included a group of historic performance spaces in the U.S. where it was safe and acceptable for African-American entertainers to perform. This was during a time when Austin was legally segregated. The music club hosted famous acts such as B. B. King, Bobby Bland and W.C. Clark. In the 1950s, the likes of Ike and Tina Turner, James Brown, Etta James, Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin visited the Victory Grill. It still holds a reputation of housing great musicians and good vibrations, with live music presented throughout the week. You
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EastSide Café is located in a quaint house with an active garden out back. Their motto: “We don’t grow everything we serve, but we serve everything we grow.” 2113 Manor Road, eastsidecafeaustin.com, 512.476.5858.
The Victory Grill currently shares the building with the Purple Bean Café. Cool off with an iced coffee or Italian soda, or treat yourself to a delicious, Southern-appropriate po’ boy sandwich. Say hello to the wonderful and sweet LaValle Twibell, whose dream of owning a restaurant is coming true with the Purple Bean, which she operates with her husband, Clay. 1104 E. 11th St., thepurplebeancafe.com, 512.820.9707.
Nubian Queen Lola’s Cajun Soul Food, 1815 Rosewood Ave., nubianqueenlolas. com, 512.474.5652. (Read more on page 82.) In the mood for barbecue? I love, love, love JR’s Corner Bar-B-Que! Somebody sauce me! 1900 Rosewood Ave., suite A, 512.600.6995.
14 3 p.m.: Have a late lunch. East Side Pies offers gluten-free alternatives as well as inventive meat options galore. 1401 Rosewood Ave., suite B, eastsidepies.com, 512.524.0933.
15 4:30 p.m.: Time for some well-deserved shopping! Bright and sunny, Solid Gold matches the personality of owner Katie Friedman. Friedman has owned the shop—a unique boutique offering accessories, clothing, shoes and a variety of other knickknacks—for seven years. She supports ethically made merchandise that is sweat-shop-free, organic and sustainable. The price range leans toward the expensive side, but there are affordable items available, as well as a sale rack with great finds. Check out Rebekah Vinyard’s jewelry while you are there. Her one-of-a-kind, hand-
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made products are fun, funky and add a hint of edginess to your look. 1601 E. Fifth St., suite 102, 512.473.2730.
16 Domy also warrants a visit. The bookstore features videos, periodicals, books and other product lines with an emphasis on national and international contemporary art and culture. Domy also hosts events, such as art exhibits and poetry and book readings. 913 E. Cesar Chavez St., domystore.com, 512.476.3669.
17 With vintage clothing from the Victorian era to the 1990s, Charm School Vintage is part of a style trifecta that also includes Salon d’Etoile and Coco Coquette, a wig boutique. At this destination, you will discover clothing, shoes, lingerie, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and all things hair. 2109 E. Cesar Chavez St., charmschoolvintage.com, 512.344.9173.
6:30 p.m.: You’ve had a long day, so head to the Heywood to regroup and relax, enjoy the wine you got from East End Wines, read a book on your patio or watch the tube. This is your vacation, so take this time to recline. When you’re fully relaxed, start preparing yourself for the fabulous night ahead of you.
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18 8:30 p.m.: Dinner at Justine’s. As you head down East Fifth Street, you start to wonder whether this highly touted restaurant exists. But low and behold, Justine’s Brasserie awaits in an oasis among an industrial-ish area. The patio is heavenly, with lights hanging from the trees, cocktails to keep you cool and incredible French food. It merits the hype. It’s absolutely extraordinary! Justine’s supports local and sustainable farmers, and it translates to the quality of food they serve. While I was there, the fresh-catch special was topped with vegetables picked that morning. I was tempted to try it but the steak con frites was calling my name. A huge steak with blue-cheese butter, it literally melts in your mouth. Beware, this combination is dangerous and should be considered illegal. 4710 E. Fifth St., 512.385.2900.
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fence enclosing the outdoor patio. For me, it was love at first sight. The Mexican comida is off the charts, and the brunch drinks are on another level. It also helped that the waitstaff was extremely attractive. The chilaquiles with a fried egg on top caused me to waddle out of the place. It was worth it. 1306 E. Sixth St., papitinos.com, 512.479.1306.
20 Noon: After brunch, head to the HOPE Farmers Market, held every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you live in town, be prepared to take home a little piece of the Eastside. Check out selections from East Austin farms like Boggy Creek, Johnson’s Backyard Garden, Springdale Farm and Rain Lily Farm. Stop by Teysha, a female version of TOMS, which supports shoes made from the indigenous Kuna women of Central America. There’s artwork from the South Austin Gallery, pâtés and preserves from the Letelier Food Company and Indonesian cuisine from Algiani’s Catering. This is only a fraction of what HOPE has to offer. 414 Waller St., hopefarmersmarket.org.
2 p.m.: Go to any of the places you didn’t have time to visit yesterday. Walk around. Take pleasure in the last few hours of your holiday. Don’t fret too much; the Eastside will be there whenever you have time to return. In the meantime, East Austin will continue to maintain its history, growth and undeniably awesome personality. You never know what will beckon on your next visit to this dynamic and unique part of ATX.
Cinema East Every other Sunday evening, Cinema East features independent film selections. Following the film, an open dialogue takes place between the creators and audience. The series not only plays host to a number of outstanding films, but also offers food vendors, giveaways from local sponsors and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. Screenings are all-ages, bike- and BYOBfriendly, and fully compatible with blankets or lawn chairs of all varieties. Films start at dark, about 9 p.m. Located at the Yellow Jacket Track Field, 1156 Hargrave St., cinemaeastaustin.com.
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10 p.m.: For the late-night crowd, the Eastside is your oyster. I suggest hanging at Yellow Jacket Social Club (great outside area, local beers and bar food), 1704 E. Fifth St., yellowjacketsocialclub.com, 512.480.9572; Gypsy Lounge (terrific patio and typically a DJ or band plays on the weekends), 1504 E. Sixth St., gypsyloungeaustin.com; or a little bit farther out at Sahara Lounge (live music, wild dancing and a fire going out back), 1413 Webberville Road, saharalounge.com, 512.927.0700.
Sunday Check out of the Heywood Hotel. It’s not your house and, yes, you do eventually have to leave. This is all part of the detachment process of your departure from the Eastside. Leave your suitcases to be held at Heywood upon check out. The adventure continues. You have the rest of the day to discover all the Eastside has to offer.
19 10 a.m.: Papi Tino’s is hard to find, so don’t expect to see a sign. You almost feel as though you’ve traveled back in time when you stumble upon the white house, entering through the wooden
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Austin Woman magazine 2009 - 2010 Being for and About All Austin Women By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne The eighth year of Austin Woman continued to reflect the city as a whole. As the city grew, the readership expanded and demand for the magazine increased. In December 2008, a new website with full content was launched, and in January 2009, AW began to connect to readers through the Internet via monthly newsletters providing greater access to stories and events. March 2009 saw a newly designed logo. The anniversary luncheon featuring panels of former cover women moderated by news anchor Judy Maggio became an annual event. At the luncheon, AW celebrated the success of Blue Avocado with Amy George, Paige Davis and Melissa Nathan, the first recipients of the AW small-business grant, and made the second award to the energetic and irrepressible Cherie Mathews, founder of Heal in Comfort. The grants not only reflected AW’s commitment to female entrepreneurs and their dreams, but also our commitment to the environment and sustainability, as well as women’s health, in particular the survivors of breast cancer. The cover women of 2009 – 2010 also reflected the diverse occupations and interests of Austin women as AW raised the bar with a wide range of subject
matter and women from all industries, age groups, ethnicities and passions. “Even after Christy Pipkin’s recent battle with breast cancer, she was a beacon of health, generosity and peace, focused on her work for The Nobelity Project and happy to do yoga poses for us,” says then Editor Mary Anne Connolly. “Boxing champion and fitness trainer Ann Wolfe was a surprisingly soft-spoken powerhouse. Linda Asaf wore a gray antique-lace wedding gown with great pride and confidence in her gorgeous studio, one of our most fashionable covers. Irene Williams dove in to the idea of posing in a white silk charmeuse ball gown in an empty bathtub, surprisingly daring and bold for a woman who works in cybersecurity and the male-dominated technology industry, but in keeping with her bold, innovative vision and bubbly personality. Tiffany Taylor threw cookies at the camera while Carol Ann Sayle perched atop her red tractor at Boggy Creek Farm, no makeup. Classic, just like her. Dr. Ellen Jefferson fed her pet pig (and many other rescue dogs, cats, birds and more) in her SoCo home, just minutes from the Austin Pets Alive! adoption trailer.” Special Features Editor Julie Tereschuk wrote three cover stories in the eighth year. Of that year’s cover women she says, “Rebecca Powers was just starting to plan her succession out of Impact Austin. What I loved about Rebecca was that she was still so modest, she still had that pinch-me feeling even though Impact Austin by then was a veritable force
on Austin’s philanthropy scene. Michelle Valles was starting a new career at KVUE and talked honestly about her battle with her dependence on prescription drugs and the underlying reasons for her insecurity. That took courage, and I know there were many positive responses from readers about how her honesty helped them. Jeanne Goka was and is an amazing bundle of energy who is interested in everything and game for anything. Those girls and all the staff at Ann Richards School adore her. I still remember the tour she gave me of the school and how she had a story for every room, every girl we met and every piece of artwork on the walls. I’ve met a lot of inspiring, talented women in 10 years writing for AW, so I don’t use the word ‘incredible’ lightly. Jeanne Goka is incredible.” The group was rounded out by two of Austin’s favorite performers, musician Shawn Colvin and actress Barbara Chisholm. Each personified Austin’s creativity in her own way. Colvin tackled serious subjects such as depression and spousal abuse through the words of her songs, Chisholm through the words of others on the stage at Zach Scott. We caught up with Chisholm prior to a rehearsal for Horton Foote’s Dividing the Estate, which ran through July 1. Chisholm’s enthusiasm for all things theater and particularly for the September opening of the new Topfer Theatre is infectious. “The biggest thing that happened to me professionally since my December 2009 cover was playing
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Molly Ivins in Red Hot Patriot,” she says. “It was huge and an unbelievable confluence of circumstances. Dave [Steakley] had secured the rights to the play and the plan was to produce it with Kathleen Turner in the role, but there were a lot of conflicts with the scheduling. Dave recommended me for the role and it was a great honor and responsibility to get it right and do justice to Molly and the project. Her values are my values and I loved her passion for life. It was a lifechanging event for me personally and professionally.” Chisholm also works as the assistant to Elisbeth Challener, the managing director of Zach Scott. The expansion of the theater has been a project near and dear to her heart. “It is an unbelievable time at Zach,” she says. “It is going to be so nice to have a space that matches the good work done on stage. It has been thrilling, busy and full of good challenges for us. I can’t believe that the opening is coming up on Sept. 27. It is going to be a great season. It is a major milestone for the city to have a producing theater on this level. This is really happening.” In addition to her professional life, Chisholm recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with her theater critic, fellow actor and writer husband, Robert Faires. Chisholm lights up when discussing their marriage and partnership. “We share so much and on a very deep level, he gets me,” she says.
Daughter Rosalind finished her freshman year as a Plan 2 student with a focus on theater and dance at the University of Texas, and spent the summer studying Shakespeare Through Performance at Winedale. Chisholm recently lost her beloved mother, Gloria, who had been living with the couple in recent years. Through it all, Chisholm has retained her trademark humor, receiving rave reviews for her latest role as the comic and cashstrapped family member Mary Jo in Dividing the Estate. With four siblings, Chisholm knows a thing or two about family dynamics. The description of Chisholm from the original cover story still holds true: “A shining star. Chisholm delivers laughter,
generosity and true connections to all audiences, on and off stage.” Providing a true connection to our readers was also the mission of the magazine in the eighth year, and it remains our goal as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Looking at an array of covers, publisher Melinda Garvey says, “Wow. And to think I was worried we might run out of incredible women to put on our covers. Ha! They just seem to keep coming, and we are so lucky to live in a city that has, if I do say so myself, the most complex, interesting, engaging and involved women in the world. Each year that passes, I am given an even stronger reminder of our mission—to be for and about all Austin women.”
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Creating Compatibility From Scratch Giving precedes getting. By Eric Leech Compatibility is a word commonly brought up in relationships today. It usually refers to two people who enjoy the same things in life, such as movies, music and similar goals and values. The truth is none of these factors have much to do with fostering a successful relationship. True compatibility is not about seeking out a soul mate, but rather creating one through communication and understanding. What is true compatibility? It is learning how to respect, trust, befriend, romance, communicate with and spend time with your partner, using nothing other than good, old-fashioned hard work. Respect It is next to impossible to feel compatible with someone who does not respect you. When there is mutual respect in a relationship, there is a sense of having similar values and goals. Men feel the greatest connection with a partner who makes them feel good about being themselves. Trust, Honesty and Humility Couples feel most compatible when trust, honesty and humility are part of a relationship’s equation. Trust is another word for faith and loyalty. It means keeping your promises and holding your man’s secrets dear. Honesty refers not only to expressing your feelings truthfully, but explaining your disappointments with caution and warmth. Research suggests that by sharing the bad with the good, you are effectively expressing trust, encouraging intimacy and planting the seed for future forgiveness. Friendship Compatibility relies on your ability to maintain friendship in your relationship. This means you make an effort to be there for your guy whenever he is in need. This can be as simple as turning off the televi-
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sion if he asks for your opinion, or taking him on a weekend excursion when you sense a buildup of tension at his work. This is no magical connection that only soul mates share, but rather an unspoken vow of your unlimited support. Romance Compatibility means being both receptive and responsive to your partner’s needs. As chemically driven animals, we need to experience a sense of intimacy with our partners to remind our prehistoric brains of the chemistry we share. Close, intimate contact provides the recognition of scent, taste and touch. Interests and goals may come and go, but our chemical compatibility should always remain fundamentally the same. Rekindling feelings of compatibility can be as simple as engaging in kissing, cuddling or just holding hands. Communication Compatible couples listen to each other, compromise during arguments and say they’re sorry when the moment calls for it. This has little to do with compatibility and everything to do with communicating and understanding each other. People are constantly changing, which is why if you don’t take the time to keep in touch with your partner’s ever-changing
goals and interests, you may feel like you’re losing touch with them. People don’t necessarily grow apart, but sometimes allow themselves to lose interest in the rediscovery of each other. Compatibility takes work, but the effort will become easier if you maintain a healthy curiosity about your partner. Quality Time Compatibility is a result of getting to know each other. It should come as no surprise that spending time with each other is of the utmost importance. Happy, mature couples prioritize their time together, seeking common ground on which to share interests. If you no longer feel like you have common interests, find something fun to do. In the beginning, this may take some compromise, but soon you’ll rediscover what it means to enjoy each other’s company. Research suggests that when you set time aside for fun, you not only connect, but also are more likely to simulate vocal and body patterns. This is not suggesting that you are losing independence, but rather gaining familiarity and comfort. If you’re afraid that your partner won’t reciprocate these actions, keep in mind that most relationship studies suggest that giving almost always precedes getting!
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Outside the Bubble Thoughts on lens-less glasses and other ridiculous hipster trends. By JB Hager / Photo by Rudy Arocha On occasion, I like to get out of my bubble and explore other parts of Austin. The past few years have bred an explosion in areas like Bouldin, SoCo, South Lamar (SoLa), Red River, East Austin, Far East Austin or the Middle East (no, I’m not talking about Iraq). I can’t keep up. I try when I can to venture out. I find the people, the new Austin hipsters, to be incredibly intriguing. Austin has always been a town known for slackers. We put little effort in to our attire and don’t care what other people think. Now, there is far more of a hipster movement. It obviously takes work to act like you don’t care. Hipsters do odd things that never bothered me until about two months ago. I spent 10 minutes talking to a bartender with no lenses in his glasses. He had glasses. They were fairly stylish, but they had no lenses. Since then, I have noticed a boom in lens-less glasses. The thought of wearing the frames just to wear them perplexes me. Using this frame of mind with the glasses, I am going to make some suggestions as to where the hipster movement can possibly go. I’m guessing I won’t offend the hipster audience with this article because most rarely read more than can be worked in to a tattoo. Here are some of my suggestions for evolving hipster attire: Hipsters have already ripped off everything possible from bike messengers: the skinny long shorts, the fixed-gear bikes with no brakes, the chopped handlebars. The next natural progression would be to just go out with only the handlebars. Yep, just carry them around and throw a couple tubes around your neck while you are at it. If glasses are worn without being needed, why not throw in some other bodily misfortunes as a fashion statement. Head bandages on a Friday night out, great conversation starter. I could see an Eastside shop opening that wraps your arm or leg with an unnecessary cast. No broken or fractured bones, just casting as a fashion statement. If you are really brave and you do break a bone,
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I’ve already seen an explosion of scarves in the summer, even in the Texas heat. Why not take it a step further and wear earmuffs or sling a snow shovel over your shoulder? why not have it reset and let it heal at a 90-degree angle? What could make you more unique than that? Just think, you could comfortably scratch your own back or swim in circles with ease. I’ve already seen an explosion of scarves in the summer, even in the Texas heat. Why not take it a step further and wear earmuffs or sling a snow shovel over your shoulder? Could unnecessary dental work be the next hipster craze? Braces just for fun or possibly having teeth removed just for fun. Wooden teeth could become the norm or vintage shops might start reselling dentures of the deceased. It could happen, people. When I was growing up, I was told that you get
warts from picking up toads. If that, or any other means of intentionally obtaining warts, is in fact true, it could become all the rage. Last but not least, let’s give ourselves some fashionable ailments. I foresee chicken-pox night at a neighborhood bar, or possibly a scurvy club in deep South Austin. Next time you are out and exploring the newer, unique outings in the emerging neighborhoods of Austin and you see someone with no lenses in their glasses, please, please, please, do not think of this article and laugh out loud. Let’s giggle on the inside, OK? JB Hager can be heard as part of the JB and Sandy Morning Show on Mix 94.7 Austin weekdays 6 to 10 a.m.
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Leap of Faith The origins of Nubian Queen Lola Stephens and her Cajun cooking. By Jane Field, Photo by Rudy Arocha The bright purple façade of Nubian Queen Lola’s Cajun Soul Food Café is immediately visible to anyone driving up to the intersection of Rosewood and Chicon on Austin’s Eastside. The first impression you have of Lola Stephens’ tiny restaurant is colorful and warm. Inside, one wall is painted with a chromatic mural of a scene straight from her Louisiana childhood. There is a sunset and a swampy pond circled by a dirt road. The road leads to a house and a small white truck—her father’s truck, his friend’s house. The swamp is full of several swarming alligators, one of which crawled out of the water to chase young Stephens, her sister and her father. “Of course,” she says, “my sister’s dead and my daddy’s dead. That’s why I wanted that scene on the wall.” After her sister died, Stephens began having intense dreams about the two of them opening up a restaurant, and the dream seemed more real than the life she woke up to. “I didn’t have a job at that time and I was losing everything that I had,” she says. “When my sister died, I would go to the graveyard with a blanket in the winter for her and a blanket for me, just living my life in the graveyard because I missed her. And then the dreams started coming and then I was fighting for my life because I felt like I wanted to die.” It was just a few weeks later that a friend invited Stephens out to lunch and took her to a restaurant on the corner of Rosewood and Chicon. “As soon as I walked in the door, I knew it was my restaurant,” Stephens remembers. A few months later, Stephens walked by and saw a “For Rent” sign in the window and tracked down the landlord. He asked what she wanted the building to be—a restaurant, of course—and when she could have the deposit. Stephens says she didn’t have any money. “But I said, ‘Oh, when do you want your deposit?’ ’Cause my mama always told me, ‘If you don’t have it, act like you got it!’” she says. Eventually, Stephens said she’d give him the deposit on Friday, a mere six days from then. Stephens went panhandling, asking people for their change, and started doing hair. She did whatever it took to get the
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money she needed. “It was awesome,” she says, “because God really brought it together.” She raised $520, gave $500 to the landlord and bought as much cheap paint as she could with the remainder. When she ran out of paint, that was it. She had nothing left to use to open the restaurant. Months passed without change. Stephens continued praying, fasting and petitioning God for help. One day, she was sitting outside the restaurant, “fussing with God,” as she says. “In my dreams, God was telling me to feed the hungry,” she says, “and I was like, well, how am I going to feed the homeless people if I don’t have nothing my own self?” While she was fussing, a man drove up looking for a place to park. She told him to park anywhere and went inside to keep talking and arguing with God. Finally, she says, she gave up complaining and began to realize the things she did have: hope, dreams, pride, desire. “I just went on and on and on,” she says. “Well, God went to bless me.” The man looking for parking, whom Stephens had brushed away earlier, came inside. He asked to look around and said he’d been searching for months to find a place to get good food. He asked her why the restaurant wasn’t open yet, but before she could respond, he ventured a guess. “I know what you’re problem is,” he’d said. “You’re broke.” Stephens was furious. As she tells it, she then heard God say, “Shut up.” Stephens suddenly let go of her anger, admitting to the man that she was in fact broke. That very instant, the skies outside turned dark. The man gave Stephens his card and said if she got in touch, he’d try to help. As he walked outside, it started pouring rain. She ran after him and asked for a ride. Soon she was sitting in his car, giving him directions to her home, but she noticed he wasn’t taking her home.
“What’s your problem?” she remembers asking him. “And he said, ‘Oh, didn’t you want all those things that you asked for?’ And I said, ‘Yeah.’ And he said, ‘Well, we’re going shopping, girl, to get them!’” She credits God with everything, including this miracle through the kindness of a stranger. God’s her employer, she says, and guides her hands as she cooks. The resulting food is spectacular and is constantly being listed as some of the best food in Austin. Crawfish étouffée, unlimited gumbo on Fridays, jambalaya—the menu makes any misplaced New Orleanian’s mouth start watering. Fearless Critic lists Lola’s as one of the top places for Southern food in all of Austin. The Austin Chronicle has called her burgers “things of beauty.” And somehow, sitting at one of the
few family-style tables in the café, How You Can you know that Help whatever appears Lola Stephens’ biggest in front of you, be need for her homeless it fried catfish or outreach mission is water. simple red beans She hopes a business will and rice, will be able to donate a truck seep in to your full of bottled water that can be handed out to the consciousness homeless during the sumas the template mer. She’s also collecting against which summer clothes, shoes, you measure all sandals, umbrellas, lunchother versions of meats, cheeses and chips, the dish. and similar summer foods. A New Orleans For her restaurant, she transplant to Ausjust wants customers. (Although she wouldn’t mind tin who recently a sound system.) moved to Brooklyn commented, Nubian Queen Lola’s Cajun Soul Food Café is “It’s great. It takes located at 1815 Rosewood awhile because Ave. It’s open 8 a.m. to 7 she’s the waitress p.m., Monday and Tuesday; and the cook and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wedneseverything else, day through Friday; and but it’s well worth 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday. The restaurant is closed it. Great comfort Sundays, although anyone and soul food and is welcome to come by tons of charm.” and volunteer. If the door Stephens is locked, it doesn’t necesspreads comfort sarily mean it’s not open. and soul beyond Give Stephens a call; she’s probably in the back. her customers 512.474.5652, nubian(who she calls her queenlolas.com. angels). She has Hear Stephens’ wisdom not forgotten the on the radio at 1060 AM initial dreams she on Wednesday afternoons. had of feeding the hungry. Every Sunday, Lola’s closes so Stephens can feed the homeless in the restaurant’s backyard. It is a constant struggle to keep afloat, since every dime the restaurant earns Stephens puts back in to the causes she supports. She’s been in that place of utter poverty before; she knows that it could happen again. But that knowledge only makes her more willing to help those with even less than she’s got. If she doesn’t feed them, she wonders, who will? In a world where many who have much give little, Stephens has also seen those who have little give generously: Artwork on the walls is donated by prisoners; the mural on the wall of the restaurant was painted by a man who spends most of his time on the streets. He listened to Stephens tell the story of her encounter with the alligator and painted as she spoke. The painting is both a reminder of two of the many people she has loved throughout her life and the moment, like so many in her life, when her fate hung in the balance and she relied on herself and God to get her out of trouble.
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Wanderlust Live A new community space in Austin for yoga, music and the arts. By Shelley Seale Ashley Spence Clauer grew up with yoga. Every night as a child, her mother would practice yoga and invite her daughter to play around with the poses. But it wasn’t until she was in college that Clauer really found a yoga practice for herself. “I was a tight-hamstringed athlete by nature,” Clauer says. But what began as a workout quickly turned in to a soul-inspiring, life-changing practice. “I went through some hardships and found that yoga was the one thing in my life that gave me strength, peace, clarity
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of mind, confidence and a deep and intrinsic gratitude for living in the now.” She adds that the many physical benefits of yoga were just an added bonus. A native Austinite, Clauer moved to Newport Beach, CA, about 10 years ago. While living there, she met her husband, Jason, and the couple resettled in Austin in 2008. Shortly after returning to Texas, Clauer attended an event in Lake Tahoe with friend and fellow yogi Joanna Kutchey. It was an event that changed her life: the Wanderlust Festival. Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival, now in its fourth year, that brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, and much more, all in settings of breathtaking natural beauty such as Tahoe and Vermont. It’s kind of a big deal; this year’s presenters include Deepak Chopra, Shiva Rea and Ziggy Marley, for example. There’s yoga, dancing, music, meditation, hiking, healthy-food options and, most noted of all by participants, a cohesive community spirit. “We were so inspired by the festival,” Clauer says. “We share the same values and beliefs; it was just a perfect fit.” She and Kutchey were so enthusiastic about what they had experienced that they wanted to establish a permanent Wanderlust location that would be open year-round, the very first flagship home base for the event. “We would combine all of the elements under one
roof: incredible yoga programming, both national and local; yoga classes to live music; live-music shows; speaker series; film screenings and community gatherings,” Clauer says. They presented their idea to the Wanderlust Festival team. It was a hit, and plans were underway to open Wanderlust LIVE in Austin. Partnering with her husband and with Kutchey, Clauer began working on the startup venture that would take more than a year to come to fruition. Planning every aspect of opening this one-of-a-kind community space, which would be a completely new type of venue, even in yoga-crazy Austin, meant painstaking preparations and deliberate scheduling. The team found the perfect warehouse location downtown in the Fourth Street district across from The Railyard and down the street from the Austin Convention Center. They began restoring the space, making it come alive with their vision: an inviting entrance lobby, two yoga studios (one with a stage, lighting and sound for events and yoga set to live music), locker rooms and a café. After six months, Wanderlust LIVE was putting on the final touches and ready to open. “It has been a wild, crazy ride,” Clauer says. “We have put our heart, soul and everything in to this place to make it what it is the past year and a half. We have been collaborating with the festival owners and renovated this old warehouse in the heart of downtown Austin.” Wanderlust LIVE was ready for its preview on April
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SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED? 12. The public was invited and it was a full house for a 90-minute Kula flow yoga class led by Schuyler Grant, owner of Kula Yoga Project and a co-founder of the Wanderlust Festival. The class was accompanied by the chill beats of DJ Sukha and followed by a community gathering with wine and beer. The organization has a beer-and-wine license and will be offering biodynamic wines and beers at events. The café is run by Blenders and Bowls, a local womenrun food venture specializing in natural, blended smoothies and organic acai bowls. David Smith, who provided the marketing for the grand opening, says the mission of Wanderlust LIVE is yoga first, music always. “Celebrating all different kinds of live music is uniquely Austin, and an integral part of who we are,” he says. “Whether it’s through yoga, music or special events, Wanderlust LIVE is a place to connect and build community, where all are welcome and everyone is celebrated.” Clauer and Kutchey both teach classes as part of the weekly schedule that includes ashtanga, flow, restorative and vinyasa styles. Clauer’s approach is energetic, uplifting and light-hearted; she challenges her students while making it approachable for all levels, using eclectic playlists that range from Erykah Badu and Krishna Das to Stevie Wonder, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Kutchey started her yoga journey while living in San Francisco, and specializes in power yoga with weights. Her class, YoStrong, is a fun and intense yoga and weight-training class. As with Kutchey’s unique YoStrong style, at Wanderlust LIVE, Austinites will find a number of out-of-the-ordinary yoga experiences, including lyrical vinyasa, which employs the art of storytelling through yoga, meditation and creative expression. Each class begins with an artful story and then puts it in to a dynamic flow practice. Bittersweet classes are billed as “kick-butt restorative,” and are both lighthearted and unorthodox. The dimly lit, heated Candlelight Flow session sounds like the perfect way to end a long day, in a sanctuary with yin postures meant to release stress and restore the body. The team even offers a yoga class that incorporates hula hooping. True to its mission, Wanderlust LIVE will also offer an ongoing calendar of workshops and events. “The Wanderlust concept is a brand-new platform,” says Clauer, who credits her father, Roy Spence, with teaching her to do what she loves and learn to make a living from it. “My parents have been incredible mentors in this entire process, and without them I would not be where I am today.” She adds Wanderlust LIVE is more than a simple yoga studio. “We are building a community,” she says. “We want this place to be somewhere that people from all walks of life can gather, celebrate, practice, listen to music, watch films and hear inspirational lectures. We are a place where you can come to breathe in and rock out, consciously.” For classes and a schedule of events, visit wanderlustlive.com. 206 E. Fourth St., 512.502.5183.
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Capturing Austin South Austin Gallery owner Jennifer Worth photographs the faces and places of Austin. By Rachel Merriman, Photo by Rudy Arocha The vibrant scenes of Austin captured by photographer Jennifer Worth and her husband, Joseph, make it difficult to imagine that our wonderfully funky city, rich with musical history and self-professed weirdness, isn’t even 200 years old—a youngin’, by city standards. South Austin Gallery began as JJWorldStudios in 2005, after Worth and her husband went on a four-month trip to Europe and shot photographs in the 18 countries they visited. After their trip came to an end, they decided to move to Austin, bringing with them 5,000 unedited photos. It’s hard to believe that photography wasn’t always at the top of Worth’s list of careers because she’s truly a natural. “My friends would always see my photography and tell me, ‘Wow, these are great photos,’” she remembers. Before photography, Worth spent a semester in graduate school studying forensic psychology, deciding later to pursue a teaching career that would allow her to travel. She taught at an international kindergarten in Hong Kong for three years, giving her the opportunity to explore much of Southeast Asia during her time there. Returning to the states, she began teaching middle school in Florida, where she met Joseph while he was attending film school. Her love of travel and his formal training in film naturally led to their decision to start a travel-photography business together. Settling in Austin, the couple knew they wanted to begin selling their photos from their travels together but didn’t know how to begin. They got their answer when passing by an artists’ market on West Sixth Street. “We stopped one day and asked another photographer there how he got started, now that we had all these photos to sell, and he gave us some insight on what he had done,” Worth remembers. They began to do the same, selling their work at the Renaissance Market on Guadalupe, and expanded to selling on South Congress a few years later. Before long, it was time for JJWorldStudios to morph in to something bigger in order to accommodate the growing demand of their customers, who were braving temperatures exceeding 100 degrees to attend the outdoor mar-
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Entrepreneurial life kets where the couple sold their art. Initially, Worth was hesitant. At the time they leased the space off South First Street, her son was just 6 weeks old. But Worth acknowledges that opening up their storefront was the next logical step. With much of her time split between managing the gallery and chasing a 2-year-old, Worth hasn’t had the opportunity to pursue the travel photography she loves, however Austin’s ever-changing environment has proved continually interesting to photograph. The city’s rich history, especially in the areas of music and art, is highly evident in the vivid photos of Austin icons like the Continental Club’s neon sign and Daniel Johnston’s “Hi, How Are You” frog mural. Other photos preserve iconic landmarks that no longer exist, eliciting a pinprick of nostalgia as I looked around the gallery and remembered an Austin of the past that wasn’t necessarily weirder, just different than the way it looks today. “There’s so much to photograph in Austin,” Worth muses. “We’re never going to finish taking photographs here.” The photos that concentrate on these Austin landmarks, as it turns out, are mostly her husband’s work. Worth prefers to shoot people at her in-store photo booth, a modern take on the traditional photo booth that uses some of the conventions of a traditional portrait studio, such as professional lighting and a solid-white backdrop. The framed pictures on the wall of people wearing funky glasses, feather boas and expressions of pure glee are a complete opposite from the stiff, formal portraits often associated with that kind of setup. “When I shoot, I want to enjoy what I’m doing, and photo booths are more my personality,” she explains. “It’s more fun and their smiles are more authentic.” Worth’s photo booth is just one of the ways she has expanded her business. South Austin Gallery also sells vintage clothing and records, two things that are very near and dear to the hearts of South Austinites. After
purchasing vintage dresses and men’s pearl-snap shirts, she sends each piece to a tailor to be reconstructed. The flattering red romper she’s wearing is one of these reconstructions, illustrating how easily ill-fitting or dingy vintage clothing can be “upcycled” in to something chic. “I buy what I like, and ask, ‘How can we change this to make it more modern?’” she says. As Worth reflects back on the two years since South Austin Gallery opened and the seven years that have passed since she and her husband formed JJWorldStudios, it’s clear that her enthusiasm for her work remains strong, wherever she is in the world. “I still get excited every time we sell something,” she says. “I still have that feeling of, wow, people really love our work. It’s such a sense of accomplishment.” For more information about South Austin Gallery and JJWorldStudios, visit southaustingallery.com.
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What I Love About Austin I feel that the best part of Austin is its sense of welcoming and acceptance. We started Esther’s Follies 35 years ago. It was something that was born of a whim. My husband, Michael, and I got about four different groups of theater types together with their troupes, and it was gangbusters from the first moment. Austin theatergoers just immediately fell in love with it. Not only were there hippies in the audience, but West Austin matrons. There were guys in their suits, the ones with their long hair and everything in between. I think the most wonderful thing about Austin is the quirkiness and open-mindedness of its people, and I truly believe that has been the core of Esther’s Follies’ success, because we make fun of everybody. When asked the question of how I feel about the difference in old Austin and the new, I would have to say I love all of the eras of Austin in different ways. I do miss some of the old fabulous iconic places like Armadillo World Headquarters, Soap Creek Saloon and Liberty Lunch. But these days, I can feel the same individualistic spirit in places like the Mohawk on Red River, the Continental Club and Jovita’s. Austin is a very cyclical city, and I have probably lived through at least 20 eras since I moved here to go to the University of Texas in 1968. Austin has always stayed very close to its heart and maintains a magic coming from its soul. I have traveled to many cities and enjoyed them all. However, I feel that Austin has a sense of itself that is a combination of down-to-earth grittiness and sophistication. I have never seen that change. With Austin being a college town and the capital of Texas, there is a constant
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influx of students, politicians, musicians and creative people. The city is filled with great writers and thinkers, and is also open to new ideas with the technology industry and all of the intelligence that it brings. People come here from many places by a variety of motivations. Often, they come for South By Southwest and fall in love with the city. Esther’s Follies doesn’t lose its actors to New York or Los Angeles anymore. Instead, they want to get away from those places to perform and be happy in Austin. There is also a strong female spirit here. Legend has it that it began with Angelina Belle Eberly, whose statue is immortalized on Congress Avenue. She was the woman who sounded an alarm by cannon, blocking Sam Houston’s henchmen’s attempt to take the capital of Texas away from Austin. That feminine soul has prevailed for me with so many amazing female mentors. Liz Carpenter, Molly Ivins, Governor Ann Richards, Sarah Weddington and Lady Bird Johnson are just a few. In 1983, our theater burned to the ground on Sixth Street, and I was astounded by how the community rallied for us with fundraising, donations and support to rebuild. We were overwhelmed by what Esther’s Follies meant to the people of Austin. Because of all these reasons, there is nothing I would not do to give back to the city of Austin. Well, except maybe run for office. I prefer to make fun of politics rather than be in involved in them.
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