Amarillo Magazine | April 2020

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CONTENTS 6 CONTRIBUTORS/ONLINE 8 OUT & ABOUT

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16 ANDY’S WORLD

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18 CHIP’S CORNER HOME 18 THINK SMALL, Y’ALL 20 THE PAMPERED PET FEATURES 22 BLENDING LIVES

How Amarillo designer Tana Cline married two sensibilities into one perfect home.

33 A SHINING REDESIGN

Designer Kasey Tam’s transformation of Amarillo Laser & Vein Clinic

36 POUR ME ANOTHER

Amarillo artist Nancy Walker finds a new work flow.

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WHAT’S COOKING? 41 PLANT-POWERED

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STIXX FOOD ON A STICK

59 LET’S EAT! 68 EVENTS 70 PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVE 72 20 QUESTIONS

BRANDY HALL, CO-OWNER, GLASS DOCTOR OF AMARILLO; WINDOW GENIE OF AMARILLO

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ON THE COVER

PHOTO BY CHRISELDA, COURTESY OF PARLIAMENT HAUS

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Editor’s Letter

Regional Director of Specialty Products/Editor Michele McAffrey 806.345.3256 mmcaffrey@amarillo.com Regional Designer Kayla Morris Contributing Designer Darren Hendricks Creative Consultant Ellie Boyett Contributing Writers Jonathan Baker Jason Boyett Chip Chandler Andy Chase Cundiff

Contributing Photographers David Corbin Chriselda Reyes Shannon Richardson Joanna Robertson Shaie Williams

General Manager/Advertising Director Belinda Mills Account Representatives Arien Canales Sharon Denny Jaime Pipkin Chris Saldana To advertise in Amarillo Magazine or on amarillomagonline.com, please contact Belinda Mills at 345.3373.

Regional Executive Editor Jill Nevels-Haun Regional Distribution Director David Morel Regional Accounting Manager Sheryl Rycerz

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We were in the final stages of production for this issue when the initial COVID-19 outbreak reached the United States. Every day we awoke to more changes, nationally and locally, that affected our work flow and the content in this issue.

As I write this, we’ve been directed to work from home by our corporate leadership, and while I’m grateful for the technology to do so, it’s a surreal experience to be sequestered away from my colleagues and lacking the final creative burst that we normally enjoy at the end of production. The coronavirus updates are inundating my inbox and social media feeds, and it’s hard to concentrate on the task at hand.

But please know that we’ve done our very best to make sure the information in this issue is up to date and correct. Seemingly every minute, another local event is being cancelled or postponed, and it’s been a struggle to ensure that we’re catching everything before we send pages to our printer. Watching everything around us change so quickly has placed a shadow on a normally celebratory time – the accomplishment of meeting another deadline and the pleasure of seeing the culmination of weeks of hard work.

As we’ve watched grocery store shelves depleted of essentials, business closures, and in some cases what seems like a failure to grasp the seriousness of the unknown challenges that lay before us, I have continually reminded myself – and so want to remind anyone reading this – that Amarillo is built upon sacrifice and the long-held belief that we’re the type of people that look out for one another. I see that ethic every time I meet someone new, every time we hear another inspiring story, every time a good deed is revealed. I’m grateful to have been born and raised here, grateful to still call Amarillo home, and grateful for the wonderful life I’ve enjoyed here.

We’ll do our best in the coming weeks to continue to celebrate our city, although our approach to our work will be drastically affected. We’re committed to this city and cherish it and its people.

In hope of better days to come,

Contributors

JONATHAN BAKER

JASON BOYETT

CHIP CHANDLER

DAVID CORBIN

Jonathan’s copywriting has appeared in Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Popular Mechanics, and he reports on the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles for High Plains Public Radio. In his spare time, he writes crime novels.

Jason has written more than a dozen books and is the host and creator of “Hey Amarillo,” a local interview podcast.

Visit heyamarillo.com and jasonboyett.com.

Chip is a senior communications specialist at WTAMU. A Canadian High School graduate and awardwinning journalist, he has covered arts and entertainment in Amarillo since 1998. He is a member of the national GALECA critics group, has seen every Best Picture Oscar winner and watches way too much television.

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, David crafts projects that satisfy his creativity and the viewer’s appetite for visual confrontation. His talents include photography, metal creations and kaleidoscopes.

See his work at artgecko.com.

DARREN HENDRICKS

SHANNON RICHARDSON

Writer

Writer

Designer

Darren is a graphic designer who has worked with newspaper, publication, website and advertising clients around the country for more than 20 years. He lives in McPherson, Kansas, with his family. See his work at dviso.com.

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Photographer

Shannon has been photographing commercial/advertising work for more than 20 years.

See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and route66americanicon.com.

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SHAIE WILLIAMS Photographer

Shaie is a professional photographer born and raised in the Amarillo area. His work ranges from editorial to portraiture with both film and the latest digital processes. See Shaie’s work at williamspics. smugmug.com.

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ELLIE BOYETT

Creative Consultant Ellie is a Media Communications student at West Texas A&M University. An award-winning photographer, she is employed by Cerulean Gallery and is pursuing a career in public relations.

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Out & About

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Casino Royale with BBB

On Feb. 21, the Amarillo Better Business Bureau held its annual Torch Awards for Business Ethics at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. Themed Casino Royale with BBB, the event included music

by Velvet Funk, casino tables and a silent auction.

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PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

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1. Shelia and Tim Yee 2. Capt. Elizabeth Brown and Sgt. Wesley Brown 3. Paul Ortega and Karina Gonzales 4. Kellan Roberts and Rachel Sanders 5. Asiria Torres and Rafael Del Real 6. Tambra and Louis Sanchez 7. Tara and Bryan Kauffman 8. Jennifer and Dean Sather

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Out & About

The WOWW Factor 2020

On Feb. 27, Window on a Wider World presented The WOWW Factor, hosted by Bill and Sandra Gilliland. The event honored the founders of The Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts with a reception, student art show, documentary showing, and performance by Guy Forsyth.

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1. Freda Powell and Mary Coyne 2. Tricia and Sherman Bass 3. Lindsey Murphy, Zivorad Filipovic and Laura Ness 4. Dr. Brigette Whaley, Dr. Cystal Hughes and Catherine Meck 5. Jessica Lawana and Guy Forsyth 6. Brenda and Don Adams 7. Letichia and Robert Goodrich 8. Richard and Sue Hanna, and Marlies Ballengee

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Heroes and Legends

On March 4, The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center hosted Heroes and Legends at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. This year’s featured speaker was Adrian Beltre, from the Texas Rangers.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

1. Kara and Barry Gaut 2. Greg and Alicia Pickens 3. Sue and David Hudson 4. Melissa and Cullen Hopkins 5. Mike and Jana Smiley 6. Mark and Hannah England 7. Mina and Joseph Compton 8. Lezly and Cody Welch

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Out & About

Restaurant Roundup 2020

Restaurant Roundup 2020 was held on March 5, at the Tri-State Fairgrounds Rex Baxter Building.

The annual event featured more than 50 restaurants and wineries, a live Top Chef Amarillo competition, live entertainment, and dancing. Funds benefited the Panhandle Restaurant Association scholarship fund.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

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1. Isaya and Cherie Scholz 2. Renee and Duke Pepper 3. Olivia Bagget and Christy Barnum 4. Chris Jonssen and Ally Greenwood 5. Terri and Roger Allen 6. Jon Brown and Molly Talkington 7. Trent and Nichole Laudhon 8. Garrett and Caitlin Zamora

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Crafts & Drafts

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum hosted Crafts & Drafts on March 6. The adults-only event included beer-themed food, trivia, games, DIY projects, and food from local restaurants.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

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1. LaDonna Ratliff, Melissa Shafer and Rusty Ratliff 2. Jared Read and Jay McGaugh 3. Cody and Brittanie Eslick 4. Alex Schmucker and Lenzi Field 5. Shannon and Lizzie Williams 6. David and Tiffany Hendrix, and Heidi and Greg Corona 7. Audra Anderson and Matt McComas 8. Estefania Chavira and Gilbert Vallejo

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Andy’s World

The Big Single “S

ometimes you’re the Louisville Slugger, baby, sometimes you’re the ball” – Mark Knopfler Pat Hernandez was the baddest of the bad. He was a smoking, fire-breathing fastballer. He threw the ball twice as hard as anybody, and the whole Little League knew it. He only had one pitch, at least as far as any of us knew. He never had to get tricky.

That big sizzler would come right down the middle and you could hear it as it went by. Oh, you could try and time it, but you would have to start swinging yesterday to put a bat on that fastball. We were all aware, and ecstatic, that his speed was also pretty accurate. But the rumors abounded – about how Pat’s dad had been a major leaguer, about how Pat’s catcher had to put extra padding inside his mitt, about how he accidentally knocked a kid unconscious once with a pitch, and how probably nobody could ever get a hit off Pat Hernandez.

That year I was on the Panthers, if memory serves. We wore maroon caps with a white felt block letter “P.” The “P” on almost all our hats had turned dusty gray brown by the third game of the season.

I was trying desperately to make it as a third baseman that year, but usually wound up in left field. We were all only 4 feet tall, just learning the sport, and painfully aware of how the position selection process worked.

Word came down the pike after one of our games that we were up against Pat Hernandez’s team the following week. In the spirit of true Little League bravery, our team just moaned in unison.

Somewhere in my personality is a serious contrary streak. You can ask anybody that knows me, especially my sainted wife. I like to try to do stuff that they say can’t be done. That summer I thought in my little ornery mind that I was going to get a hit off Pat Hernandez, the baddest of the bad.

My little brother and I practiced in the driveway, with him pitching to me at point-blank range, but using only a tennis ball, just in case someone got hit. My brother was always competitive, and enjoyed putting them past me as much as I enjoyed hitting them. I didn’t tell anyone about my big ambition. Didn’t know if it would work or not, but I had to at least give it a try.

The big day came, and everybody in our dugout tried to bolster each other with encouraging words like, “If he beans you, we’ll make sure you get a good funeral,” and things of that nature. I looked out at the field, thinking that by some miracle, the fire-breather maybe had gotten

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the mumps and had to stay home. No such luck. He was taking his practice pitches, and looked especially nasty that day.

I don’t remember exactly what inning it was, probably the second or third, but my first turn at bat came up. I swallowed hard and kept thinking, over and over, “Just like Dad always says – ‘put the fat part of the bat on the ball, fat part of the bat on the ball ...’” I dug in and watched the baddest of the bad go into his windup. His overhand motion was beautiful, and the ball came singing by me so fast I heard the song. I blinked as it made a loud POP into the catcher’s mitt.

Annoyed at myself for blinking, I widened my eyes and watched the second windup. I brought the bat around and to my surprise (and probably not mine alone) there was a crack! Everything then seemed to go in slow motion. The ball bounced in front of Pat, but it was hit hard enough to bound over his outstretched glove and into the gap from where the second baseman had “cheated” over. The ball made it into the outfield, dead center, probably the lousiest excuse for a hit that ever was.

It still went down as a hit.

Standing there at first base, I had trouble catching my breath. All I could think of was that Pat Hernandez wasn’t going home with another no-hitter. Not today.

It was one of my early lessons in humility, team contribution, and sportsmanship. We lost, one to nothing that day, and Pat Hernandez pitched a one-hitter. In those days, both teams shook hands with one another, the way I wish Major League Baseball players were required to do nowadays. Pat Hernandez smiled, shook my hand, and said in almost a goofy, but very friendly way, “Nice hit!” I was surprised, and a little flustered. Somehow I thought that he would be annoyed at my ruining his no-hitter. I replied clumsily, “You are a great pitcher,” and from that day forward I was friends with Pat Hernandez, the baddest of the bad. We were 4 feet tall, and learning very important life lessons that are easily taught through the great game of baseball.

ANDY CHASE CUNDIFF Andy is a local artist, singer and songwriter, and has called Amarillo home for more than 20 years. He plays at a variety of live music venues throughout the Panhandle. Contact Andy at 376-7918.

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Chip’s Corner

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’m Chip Chandler, and beginning this month, I’ll be your guide to your top entertainment options. I’ve covered entertainment in Amarillo for more than 20 years because, frankly, I’m obsessed with culture and the arts. From TV shows, books, film and the latest in streaming options, I’ll give you the hottest tips on what you just can’t afford to miss.

(Dates are subject to change as the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis continues.)

TV / Streaming QUIBI: This new, mobile-centric streaming

service, with short form videos meant to watch in short bursts, will launch with 50 new shows – some scripted, which are billed as “Movies in Chapters,” but most in the form of unscripted content like short news broadcasts, sports programs and talk and advice shows. (Launches April 6)

“MODERN FAMILY” SERIES FINALE: Say farewell to the extended Pritchett clan as the hit sitcom bids farewell after 11 seasons. (April 8, ABC)

“THE GOOD FIGHT”: Breathless twists and turns are just par for the course on this continuing sequel to “The Good Wife,” and its return during a fractious election year bodes only good things. (April 9, CBS All Access)

“THE WALKING DEAD: WORLD BEYOND”: Looks like there’s still some

life in this zombie show after all. This second spin-off series (after “Fear the Walking Dead”) will be a two-season affair telling a specific story about the first generation of survivors. (April 12, AMC)

“MRS. AMERICA”: Flash back to the ’70s with

this examination of the Equal Rights Amendment and the powerful personalities working for – and against – it. On the former side: Rose Byrne as Gloria Steinem, Margo Martindale as Bella Abzug, Elizabeth Banks as Jill Ruckelshaus, Tracey Ullman as Betty Friedan and more. On the latter: The formidable Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly, with Sarah Paulson and Melanie Lynskey as fellow homemakers-turned-activists. (April 15, Hulu on FX)

“HOME”: Get ready for some major real estate envy. This new documentary series takes viewers inside some of the world’s most innovative homes, promising neverbefore-seen looks inside some visionary buildings. (April 17, Apple TV+)

“KILLING EVE”: Eve’s not dead yet, despite getting shot by Villanelle (Jodie

Comer) in the Season 2 finale. When the new season of this deadly fun thriller returns, Eve (Sandra Oh) is in Rome, trying to get her life back on track. (April 26, BBC America/AMC)

Books

“SOMETHING SHE’S NOT TELLING US”

By all appearances, Charlotte has it all: A rich and successful husband, a darling child, a blooming business at a hipster flower shop.

But she’s the main character of a suspense novel, the second book by Darcey Bell (“A Simple Favor”), so naturally, appearances are deceiving.

Charlotte comes from a traumatic childhood, to put it mildly: Her mother, probably not accidentally, set her farmhouse on fire, with Charlotte’s younger brother Rocco asleep in bed. He lived, but he’s grown up into an alcoholic with commitment issues. His latest girlfriend, Ruth, shows promise, but Charlotte senses something’s off about her.

The growing distrust between Charlotte and Ruth drives the action in this propulsively fast read. If nothing else, Bell can pace a novel like a pro, in this case switching back and forth between narrators in each chapter (mostly the two women, but Rocco gets his own turn in the spotlight, too).

But while the novel flies by, the plot gets a little farfetched – not so much that it threw me out of the narrative necessarily, but I don’t think I was ever fully engaged. The fact that the characters are unlikeable doesn’t help, though that’s a feature of Bell’s writing, not a bug. Charlotte, in particular, is a high-strung mess, and the anxiety radiating from her when her life was going well was hard to take. It’s only when disaster strikes and Charlotte’s reactions are finally propotional that the suffocation eases. (April 7, Harper Paperbacks) Also hitting shelves:

“AFTERLIFE” BY JULIA ALVAREZ: The

internationally bestselling author (“In the Time of the Butterflies”) returns with her first novel in 15 years.

In the new book, Antonia Vega, an immigrant writer and professor, must rebuild her life after the sudden death of her husband and the unexpected arrival of an undocumented, pregnant teenager. (April 7)

“CHOSEN ONES” BY VERONICA ROTH:

The hugely popular author of the “Divergent” franchise unveils her first series for adult readers, focusing on five Chosen Ones who saved the world as teens and are forced back into action as new secrets and schemes are revealed. (April 7) 16

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Nested teakwood side table $75, The Curious Loft

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hey’re cute. They’re tiny. They’re super trendy. Small drink tables are the latest rage in home decor, especially for apartments or compact rooms with limited space.

Everyone needs a place to set a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, but not everyone has room for a full coffee table. These teensy tables are the answer.

Whether you want a tabletop that will hold two or three drinks or a pedestal that barely has room for a single glass, local shops offer plenty of petite options. The Panhandle is known for its wide open spaces, but now it’s time to think small.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

Agate table $395, The Muse on 6th

Gold triangle end table $179, Westhause Design

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Natural quartz Lilian drink table $89.99, World Market

Home Soft-sided kennel cab $39.99, Yellow City Pet Supplies

EcoBath Manuka Honey dog conditioner $17.98, Need Us Bark Us

Mackenzie-Childs cat dishes, large $55; small $45, Et Cetera

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et products are a booming business these days, but it’s not just about leashes and chew toys and kibbles. Today’s shelves are packed with luxury items that yesterday’s pets would only have dreamed of enjoying. Only the best will do for our furry friends … and apparently “the best” means an extravagantly plush-lined pet carrier.

We browsed some of Amarillo’s pet-friendly shops and boutiques and were amazed at some of the options. These glamorous items are as much about style as they are comfort, designed to send lap dogs right into the lap of luxury. Is your goldendoodle ready for glitz?

Mudpie treat canister, $28, Dillards

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON Monogrammed dog bed $155, Et Cetera

Majestic Pet stairs $24.99, TJ Maxx

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CODY CHANDLER

Cover Story

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ana and Cindy carefully chose the cow painting to reflect Tod’s ranching lifestyle. “And instead of bookshelves on the ends, we did those floating shelves,” says Tana. “And then, instead of having a normal fireplace screen, I had a gentleman handcraft that screen. I gave him an idea of what I wanted.”

PHOTOS BY CHRISELDA, COURTESY OF PARLIAMENT HAUS

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Blending Lives How Amarillo designer Tana Cline married two sensibilities into one perfect home

By Jonathan Baker

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hen it comes to design, Tana Cline of Parliament Haus is all about getting to know the client. At the beginning of the process, she sits down with the client and goes over the budget. Then, as she puts it, “I’ll get an idea of the things that the husband likes, that he wants in a new house, and the same with the wife. Sometimes, husbands don’t really get involved, but with Cindy and Tod, he wanted to be involved.”

To begin the process of designing the Bradley’s home in Dimmitt, Cline sat down with the homeowners and talked for a long time about what they wanted, what their dream home would look like. “We went over what he likes and what she wanted,” the designer recalls, “then started the process with their builder and went from the ground up.” And Cline truly means from the ground up.

She and the Bradleys were starting from scratch, and Cline helped Cindy pick out everything from the crown molding to the floors and cabinetry, to creative ideas, coming up with unusual ideas along the way.

Throughout the house, Cline used lighter colors: creams and grays, primarily. “That way,” she says, “you can transform the room to anything you want it to be. It can go modern, it could go more farmhouse, it could go contemporary. You could do a lot of things with it.”

“Tana knew my and my husband’s personalities,” Cindy says. “I told her specifically to make sure she incorporated Tod’s love for the ranch life in our home somewhere – whether in a picture or a piece of furniture, or even just in the wood floors. Tana magically did just that!” To bring in Tod’s love of ranching, Tana searched for just the right artwork to hang in the living room, an element which Cindy thought was “perfect.” She also selected objects like a leather and cowhide foot stool for the bedroom, and installed wood floors throughout the home, alongside other rustic decor. As the process got underway, Cindy’s biggest concern was that Cline would have trouble adding Tod’s sensibilities into the mix. “But that was the easiest part for Tana!”

To balance the masculine vibes of the ranching motifs, Cline accentuated the more feminine elements of Cindy’s personality. “She knew I was a girly girl and loved pink and orange,” says Cindy. “And she didn’t have any problems finding the right things to capture my personality.”

“She likes a little bit more bling with some color,” says Cline, “and he’s a rancher, a cattleman. So, he likes things more rustic. We tried to get the best of both worlds. And, I think that’s what we did.”

A Home for a Lifetime

“While there are several rooms I love,” says Cindy, “our bedroom is my favorite. We live in that room.” The room is made for lounging, with a sitting area “where we have most of our conversations.” There’s a TV, and plenty of room to sit by the fire “on crisp mornings and cool evenings.” The bedroom features a huge window, while the bathroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing the Bradleys to look out into nature as they chat.

Another of Cindy’s favorites is the combination kitchen and living area. “It’s an open concept,” she explains, “and we enjoy being in these rooms when we entertain.” The family gathers around the kitchen’s large island to enjoy meals, or just to visit.

“I also love our back patio,” adds Cindy, “and so does Tod. We love sitting outdoors while watching TV and enjoying the fireplace. It’s our perfect haven.”

Perhaps most pleasing of all, as mentioned, was Tana’s ability to blend the couple’s sensibilities. “Tod’s requests for the ranching motif and my requests for orange and pink colors were mixed very well together,” says Cindy.

Two notable examples: The entrance to the Bradley home features an orange floral buffet cabinet with a floral piece sitting on top – and a cowhide rug on the floor. And the bedroom boasts a collector’s-item coffee table with horned legs, a table which displays Tod’s roping buckles.

“It looks great with our shimmery bedding and chic decor,” says Cindy.

Tana and Cindy describe the Bradley home as “rustic chic.” The home is filled with art and unique collector pieces. “Tana is amazing when it comes to finding that special, unique, ‘no one else has it’ piece,” says Cindy.

“If I found a picture of something unusual, or dreamt of something crazy, Tana would be on a mission to find it!”

What’s more, Cindy often found Tana’s imagination playing off her own. “Of course, I trusted her – and never once was I disappointed.” Particularly creative, to Cindy’s mind, is the lighting in the home. “Every one of our light fixtures is amazing! They fit perfectly with the style of our home and, of course, our personalities.” The floating shelves in the living room, says Cindy, were another great idea. “They’re lighted, so they give off a beautiful shine in the evening, displaying some of our favorite pieces.”

Regarding the design of this, their dream home, Cindy and Tod seem to have no regrets. “Like I said before,” concludes Cindy, “Tana did a fabulous job intertwining our personalities.”

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indy wanted something that would set the room apart, that nobody else would have,” says Tana. “That bed was in my store – at Parliament Haus on Coulter Street – and I’d bought it because I wanted something different. And she loved the look of it, so we started from there and then started placing the bedding because she wanted something that was versatile. If she wanted to change pillows, with just the cream canvas, we could add anything to it. You could change the pillows up, and you wouldn’t have to remake the whole room.

Then, instead of doing lamps, for something different, I chose the sconces on the wall.”

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hat was a skull they had left over [from their previous home],” says Tana. “Cindy wanted to incorporate that somewhere in her house. And so, since that bathroom is between the two guest bedrooms, we just thought it would add some character.”

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indy wanted some color in the living room. She loves orange and pink, so we added some different textures with what he would like.”

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here’s brick on the wall behind those floating shelves. We wanted to add more texture in there, just to give it more of a ranch-style look.”

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hat’s a distressed wood plank table,” says Tana. “It’s awesome. Even though it looks amazing and Cindy loves everything about it, it’s still practical. If somebody wanted to put their feet up there, they could, and it isn’t going to ruin it. It’s great for grandkids.”

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e wanted to do something different so it made a statement, like a wow factor,” says Tana. “I’m all about laundry rooms, too; I’ve had several clients who wanted a pretty room to do their laundry in.”

Sticking with the ranch theme, Tana and Cindy decided on a barn-style sliding door in a high-gloss black finish.

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e found that really cool beehive floor, that child’s floor,” says Tana. “And those metal lights are awesome.

Totally different from what you normally see in a laundry room.”

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was looking at vents,” remembers Tana, “and Tod wanted some color. So we went with that gold metallic, just to make that space look a little bit more fun for Cindy. It’s not your ordinary vent hood.” In addition, Cindy insisted on white cabinetry – but Tod wasn’t into the idea. He likes wood. “So,” says Tana, “we went with a really, really pretty wood cabinetry with white undertones in it, which was really awesome. It still made it modern, fashion-forward, but it still won’t get outdated.”

Finally, Tana and Cindy stretched the backsplash all the way to the ceiling, “to make it look even more rich,” and they added metal lights and lights over the sink.

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his was going to be Tod’s office bathroom, but now it’s just a bathroom that comes off of the patio from the hot tub. He’s in the cattle business, so we just wanted to add some of his personality in there.”

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had that cabinet in my store,” says Tana, “and I was like, why don’t we use this in your bathroom instead of just doing the basic builtins? And they loved it. It just made [the master bath] that much better. “

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nstead of doing like a linen closet, we did those floating shelves by the shower,” explains Tana. “It keeps it clean and tidy, and it still looks good.”

Tana Cline: Designing a Life Tana Cline essentially works from instinct – especially after decades in the business. “I don’t have a degree in design,” she confides. “So it’s just, I guess, a Godgiven talent. People call me, or they’ll come over and ask me how to do something, how to arrange the furniture, what color should they use. And I guess I just have vision and I start from there. I’ve always had creative vision.” Raised in Midland, Tana moved to the Panhandle after high school, where she founded Parliament Haus with friend and fellow design enthusiast Karen Kriegshauser.

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A Shining Redesign

By Jason Boyett

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t started when the team at Amarillo Laser & Vein Clinic decided to install new flooring throughout their facility in 2017. The clinic had older glazed walls and a lot of gold details – it was more of a residential look – and thought the new flooring would help modernize the space. Instead, the new floor clashed with everything. Speculating it might be better to consider different colors and textures rather than do away with the new flooring, the clinic brought in interior designer Kasey Tam. “We helped them make the rest of the interior match,” says Tam. “We explored different paint colors and textures to modernize it.

Med spas are popular now, and they wanted that kind of clean, PHOTOS

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modern finish.”

She focused more on metallic silver elements and frosted glass to give the interior of the clinic a crisp, clean, monochromatic look.

“That’s when it really began to transform the interior,” Tam says.

Clinic owner Ammar Jarrous, M.D., and his staff loved the resulting feel of the interior, and asked Tam to take the lead on a full exterior renovation to make the outside match the inside.

Working with general contractor Dick Robinson Construction and Rhodes Architecture, she helped update the look of the entire facility, making it feel much more spacious even though it hadn’t been expanded at all. Tam detailed some of her design choices.

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Tam’s recommendations even extended to the landscaping. “No exterior detail went unnoticed. Dr. Jarrous didn’t just want the typical shrubs. This was some of the more artistic landscaping I’ve worked on,” she says. Working with the landscaping experts at Custom Gardens, she helped choose unique shrubs, trees and plants, positioning them between each window and in a semicircle around the front sculpture. The river rocks carry through the same silver-gray monochromatic colors of the interior.

“Dr. Jarrous felt like the building was lost in its environment,” Tam says.

The clinic is located in the hilly Quail Creek medical center, surrounded by a combination of residential homes and commercial facilities. It sits on a sloping corner. Due to that location, Tam wanted to make the building feel larger than it actually was. That meant building up the interior an additional 3 feet and installing massive glass windows. “We wanted to make it more of a grand entrance,” she says. Working with the architects, she suggested extending the roofline into more of an L-shape, carrying the design past the length of the building to help make it feel larger.

“Seeing the ‘before’ photos makes it look like we did an expansion of the square footage, even though we didn’t,” she admits.

Originally, the front of the clinic was predominantly brown and gold, with a large Venetian-style sculpture and water feature. “We wanted to update that, to bring the metallic out to the front,” Tam says. She helped find a gleaming silver-toned sculpture that reminded her of the curved lines of the stylized caduceus in the Amarillo Laser & Vein Clinic logo. One benefit of the discovery was that she could remove the water feature. “Fountains here with our hard water aren’t the best,” she says with a laugh.

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Designer Kasey Tam

“This entryway tile is my favorite design element within the entire space,” Tam says. “It’s a super-durable tile made completely of different limestone.” Created by Barbie Kennedy Designs, the unique stone materials blend with commercial-grade wood flooring. “We got to hand select each individual product we wanted to use with that pattern.”

“We’re based in Texas and didn’t want to get away from that,” Tam says.

She found an enormous 7-foot-by-4-foot mirror, produced by the brand Global Views, with a striking frame made from white cowhide. Tam placed it directly across from the nurses’ station.

“We were able to tie in the Panhandle vibe but still keep with the modern aesthetic.”

Using mirrors and reflective surfaces is a good way to make a room feel bigger without actually increasing its space. “The more reflective items we could use, the more it made the space feel more open and airy.”

The clinic’s striking front doors never fail to catch the attention of guests.

“Those have been one of the patients’ No. 1 questions: Where did you get this glass?” Tam says. It was special ordered through Jenkins Doors and Windows in Amarillo, who supplied all the exterior and interior doors throughout the space.

“We wanted everything to feel super high-end,” she says. “We put a light, metallic silver paint on the doors and all the trim within that entire entry space. The doctor was so used to having it feel like a residential environment.

We showed him you can still have a lot of the pizzazz while making it more of an institutional space.”

The clear acrylic door handles were sourced through Rick’s Hardware in the Metroplex area.

Inside the front entryway, the clinic had invested in crystal chandeliers near the nurses’ station. Quickly, they realized these dramatic features weren’t practical for a commercial environment. Tam sourced these faux-crystal chandeliers instead. “You still get the same effect,” she says. “It shines up the place but it’s more for commercial use.”

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Feature THE ARTIST WITH “YOU SHOULD SEE THE OTHER GUY”

“Bubble Head”

Pour Me Another Amarillo artist Nancy Walker finds a new work flow

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he end result may rely on a magic blend of chaos and happenstance, but there’s a method to Amarillo artist Nancy Walker’s madness.

And today, maybe – just maybe – she’s cracked the code.

Walker has been preparing for hours, deciding on just the right bright hues of paint, then mixing each one with water and an oily pouring medium – this time a commercial brand, but occasionally a common household product like coconut oil. Alongside a clear Solo cup full of a soothing, cream-colored paint are more vibrant selections in individual Dixie cups: A pugnacious purple, a gleaming yellow, a fiery magenta, a glossy black, an eye-popping turquoise and a glittering 24-carat gold.

“The prep time is way more than the actual pouring time,” she says.

“This is the fun time, and when you’ve gotta move, you’ve gotta move.”

With a chill mix of music on a Moby-inspired Pandora playlist playing softly in the background, she begins.

A dollop of cream goes in a plastic wine glass, followed, in precise order, by a slow decanting of each color, until the glass is as full as it would be with a healthy serving of Chardonnay at a friend’s house, not a stingy, dollar-stretching pour at a gallery opening.

“You want the consistency to be like honey,” she says as she pours a little of that striking black into the mix.

As she prepares for a second cycle through all of the colors, she pauses. “I’m gonna pray this doesn’t turn out like mud.”

Next, she generously slathers more cream paint on her 20-by-20

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canvas, then takes the wine glass in hand and pours out a kaleidoscopic river of color. Setting the excess paint down, she grasps the canvas at its corners and gently tilts from one side to the other, watching the oilinfused paint stretch out across the canvas. A small blowtorch adds heat, encouraging the paint to release air bubbles and to continue spreading across the canvas.

She steps back, hands on hips. “I kind of like that,” she tells this rare visitor in the upstairs studio of her Bivins neighborhood home.

Already, the color is spreading like a rainbowy oil slick on a puddle.

You can see why the formations are called “cells” – they look like they’re straight off of a slide under a microscope in your seventh grade Life Sciences. Walker has controlled every step of the way, but now, she must rely on chemistry and luck.

“The paint stops where it may,” friend and loyal collector Connie Latham tells me later. “What’s fun is that the next day, she’ll wake up and she has no idea what it will look like.”

Fun? Yes, but with no small dose of frustration – not only with the paint, but also with herself.

“You have to figure out a point to stop,” Walker says. “That’s always difficult. I do this (almost) every time, say, ‘I’m going to leave this alone,’ then go back and move it some more, and then say, ‘Why didn’t I leave this alone?’”

A couple of stacks of 20 discarded canvases attest to that. And as pleased as she is with this attempt, she’s not yet certain that it’ll dry like she wants, or that she’ll be able to correctly apply the epoxy

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resin to give it a glassy finishing layer, or that she’ll be able to repeat the process again three times because, oh yeah, this is just one of a commissioned series of four paintings.

She’s brought this on herself, though. That’s the price an artist pays for restlessly seeking out new muses, new inspirations – new ways of creating.

“Go with the Flow” is Walker’s third major series in the past 20-plus years. The Amarillo native, who knew as a child that the fun she had with her Spirograph and Lite Brite presaged a creative life, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the then-West Texas State University before going to work for an Amarillo interior designer, hand-painting decor and creating her own murals. When she heard about an Amarillo Museum of Art festival, she decided to put her work on canvas, and each piece sold. That led to her first solo show at Amarillo Little Theatre, and again, every piece sold.

“But my style was all over the place,” Walker recalls. “There were figurative works, abstracts – a little of everything.”

She knew what her teachers would say – to pick a style and stick to it – but she wasn’t satisfied with that. She still needed to explore.

That’s when she thought she’d try her luck exhibiting outside her hometown – and why not start in New York City, America’s art capital?

She had her work professionally photographed, put together a portfolio and sent it off.

“Thanks, but no thanks,” she was told in a form letter.

“Well, that made me mad,” Walker recalls. “I went upstairs (to her

“Healing Heartbeats”

studio) and painted a woman in a ball gown, holding a bedazzled hatchet and titled it ‘Thanks but No Thanks.’”

It was the beginning of her first major series: Women of Mass Destruction. A killers’ row of strong women were featured – angular, exaggerated figures with piercing eyes and each clutching some kind of weapon.

“It wasn’t, like, I was mad. I wasn’t trying to show women that were angry or mad at men or anything like that,” she says. “It was more about empowering women, that you can be pretty and glamorous, but at the same time have a don’t-mess-with-me attitude.”

In addition to designing each dress herself, deciding how to style the hair and picking out just the right deadly implement, Walker began adding semi-precious stones, glitter and sequins to the paintings – backbreaking, exacting work, but labor that she justified because that extra touch made her work stand out all the more.

“They’re buying your art because they like it, but they’re really buying you. ‘I want a piece of Nancy Walker’s artwork’ ... You’re marketing yourself and how you’re valued.”

Her last WMD, painted on commission for a private client, was a life-sized work called “Fair Warning.” Then, though she had built a faithful clientele and though she loved the structure of figurative painting, she felt a call to move into abstract paintings.

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“A Mother’s Love”

“Fair Warning”

past decade.

“I don’t know how she does it,” Corbin says. “It’s just a 180-degree turnaround, to go from the human elements, the figurative painting, to then go into abstract. I don’t know where that came from; she never explained it to me. That’s just the nature of an artist. She felt it was time to try something different. I think a lot of artists need to do that.

“A lot of times, though, it’s economics,” Corbin continues. “People will paint and think, what can I do that will sell? I don’t think Nancy really concerns herself much with that aspect – of doing something that will sell. She just loves the work … If it does sell, she’s happy. If not, she’s done her thing.

“A lot of artists get into that routine of painting in one style, and they’re afraid of what people will think (if they vary it) … That fear of rejection, oh my, that’s scary. But you’ve just got to do your own thing, and I think that’s what Nancy does. She likes to explore, loves to try new techniques.”

This sense of adventure led to her second major series: Healing Heartbeats. Often set on gold or silver canvases, Walker would use her signature bright colors to paint abstract renditions of EKG waves, then bejewel and bedazzle the end result. Just as eye-catching as her Women of Mass Destruction, these heartbeats exhibited a calm that she wasn’t feeling in her own life.

“I was going from the empowering of women, which people thought was angry, into a healing phase,” Walker recalls.

The most powerful woman in her own life, her beloved mother, Norma Cambridge, was dying of cancer, and Walker was trying to find peace in her own work as a coping mechanism.

“I started using healing crystals on those – amethysts, rose quartz, any kind of semi-precious stones I could get my hands on,” she says.

“It was cathartic.”

Following her mother’s death in 2016 and with a new day job with friend Reese Beddingfield’s high-end interior design store Reserve Amarillo, Walker felt her inspiration in the Healing Heartbeats series starting to wane.

“For me, I’ve done enough of these. It’s time to move outside this box,” she recalls.

“Whenever you’re a fine artist, there is an evolution,” Beddingfield says. “Her work shows it for sure.”

Beddingfield suggested she look into flow painting as a way to jumpstart her creativity.

“He’s a dear friend of mine and a wonderful inspiration,” Walker says. “He pushes me. Reese, his mind, I don’t know how he keeps up because he’s always thinking.”

Also called fluid art, flow painting is a hot trend in home decor, adding “a really vibrant color palette and really high polish,”

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“The Perfect Storm”

Beddingfield says. “It’s super clean, vibrant, contemporary art.”

So in February 2019, Walker began researching flow art and experimenting, experimenting, experimenting.

“She was hard to live with,” husband David Walker jokes.

“All he heard was cursing,” Walker laughs.

At first, the new method was “a constant uphill battle,” she says.

“You never know what you’re going to get, how the color combinations will mix, how the chemical reactions of the paint and the additives will work.”

She learned that flow painting is often used to calm people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. To put it mildly, that’s not how she experienced it, especially in those early days.

“For me, it was frustrating. I want perfection,” she says. “Anybody can do flow art, but I’m trying to raise it to a fine art level.”

It’s a struggle, and even a year later, she’s still experimenting with new techniques and materials.

She had a rigid formula with her WMDs, and even though her heartbeats were more abstract, she still had total control over the image, even if it took 18 to 20 coats of paint to achieve.

She doesn’t have that level of control with flow art.

“With this, once you’re committed, you’ve got to go. There’s no putting your brushes down and coming back to it later, doing it until you’re happy. You have to know when to stop,” Walker says.

Beddingfield and Latham are both fans of this new direction.

“You’re never bored with anything that she does,” Latham says.

“She’s just so unique … She believes in adding as much fun to life as possible.”

Beddingfield is thrilled that Walker took his seed of inspiration and found her own direction.

“Because of her fine arts education, the way she executes this is head and shoulders above the DIY and amateur artists,” Beddingfield says. “And she also, I know, basically trashes a huge percentage of works that don’t pass her own standards. No one will ever see them.”

That’s the fate of the work she was laboring over in her studio in February before this eager witness.

Though she was able to replicate the process once, the quartet didn’t wind up passing muster, and so it’s back to square one yet again.

That’s OK, though, she says.

“You know, I say I don’t like change, but I really do,” Walker says.

“I just feel you’re kind of at a different place in life, and so you’re not feeling that way that you were a few years ago. Right now, I’m feeling like I want something more freeing – even though this does give me anxiety, it is more freeing because, oh my gosh, I kind of know what I’m doing but I don’t know what’s going to happen.

“That does give you a sense of liberation and freedom.”

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cott and Rin Buchanan’s YCSF Craft has long been known for its unique flavors and creative dishes. But over the past year, the restaurant has developed a reputation as one of Amarillo’s most reliable places to find vegan menu options.

“We’ve had some vegetarian dishes from the beginning, but it was a smaller portion of the menu,” says Rin Buchanan, whose personal diet has been fully vegan since early last fall. “But last year I got a fire in me and we amped it up.” Today, vegan dishes represent half the menu at YCSF, and customers love it. “The response has been overwhelming. It’s been awesome.”

Many home cooks may feel intimidated about preparing vegan dishes, but Rin says it’s easier than ever before. “If you can find [a product] non-vegan, then you can find it vegan.” Even big-box retailers like Walmart will often stock alternative, Certified Vegan products.

In this issue, Rin provides recipes for vegan donuts, wok-fired Brussels sprouts, and a vegan Reuben sandwich YCSF served for Valentine’s Day. Instead of corned beef, the dish relies on a popular vegan protein substitute called seitan. “It was a huge hit,” Buchanan says.

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Vegan Reuben Sandwich Seitan: You can use house-made seitan or store-bought seitan. If making, note that many seitan recipes are similar, so you can use one found online or in a vegan cookbook. It’s always good to personalize any recipe with flavors you prefer. Or you can mix a few recipes to customize your own. Seitan is made using a wet mix and a dry mix, so you can personalize the wet mix with flavors you like.

Pastrami Brine: 1 gallon water 1 cup Kosher salt ½ cup sugar 12 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons pickling spice 3 tablespoons mustard seeds 8 bay leaves Combine all ingredients in stock pot. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Whisk brine. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to deep container. If using store bought seitan, place in brine for 24 hours, in refrigerator. If making seitan, place seitan in the brine and cook in oven for 2 hours at 400 degrees. Then remove cooked seitan and refrigerate overnight.

Sauerkraut 1 small head green cabbage 2 tablespoons Kosher salt, plus more if needed 1 tablespoon caraway seeds Cheesecloth Medium Mason jar

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Slice cabbage thinly. In bowl, toss cabbage with 2 tablespoons salt. Massage salt into cabbage until you feel it releasing its internal moisture. Mix in 1 tablespoon caraway seeds. Pack into medium-size Mason jar. Cover jar with cheesecloth and a rubber band. Let sit 24 hours at room temperature.

After first 24 hours, see how much liquid is in the jar. If cabbage isn’t fully submerged, make 2% salt brine to cover it until fully submerged. (Weigh out how much water you need to cover cabbage. Dissolve salt in water – 2% of weight of the water in salt.) Once submerged and brined, let sit 7 to 14 days.

The longer it sits, the sourer it gets.

Russian Dressing 1 package soft tofu ¼ cup olive or sunflower oil ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish ¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup Sambal ¼ cup pickles In food processor, add 1 package silken tofu. While tofu is processing, stream in vinegar, then oil. Add rest of ingredients and process until smooth. Assemble sandwiches: Toast 2 slices rye bread with plant-based butter (Earth Balance works great). Pan sear seitan until it has a nice sear/caramelization to it. On one slice of bread, put mustard, pan-roasted seitan slices, plant-based Swiss cheese (Daiya or Follow Your Heart are great options), and sauerkraut. Place sandwich in broiler until cheese is melted. Remove sandwich, drizzle with Russian dressing, then top with additional slice of bread. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 sandwiches

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Vegan Reuben Sandwich

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Vegan Puff Doughnuts

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The Recipes Wok-Charred Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut in half (or quarters if large) and trimmed 1 pound cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 ounce mirin 2 tablespoons oil In large pot, heat water to rolling boil. Place sprouts in water for 3 minutes, to blanche. Remove and quickly submerge in ice bath. Then place cauliflower in water; repeat same steps. Heat wok on stove. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Begin to stir fry. Let items sit undisturbed for 1 to 1 ½ minutes to char. Continue stir frying while adding rest of ingredients to wok. Cook until charred in some spots. Remove from wok; place in serving bowls. Garnish with crispy onions and crispy garlic (can find at Asian markets). We garnished ours with house Kimchi and pea tendrils, but garnish as you’d like.

Makes 2 servings

Vegan Puff Doughnuts Donut dough: 1 ½ cups hot water 1 ½ teaspoons sugar ½ tablespoon active yeast 2 ½ cups flour ¼ cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ cup water ¼ cup oil Oil for frying In small bowl, add 1 ½ cups hot water (110 degrees). Sprinkle in 1 ½ teaspoons sugar. Stir to dissolve. Then sprinkle active yeast on top.

Let sit for 5 minutes for yeast to bubble and activate. In large bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine ingredients. Once yeast mixture is ready, add into dry ingredients. Using spatula, combine two mixtures just until dough starts to come together. Then add in ¼ cup water and ¼ cup oil. Use hands to combine. Knead dough on floured surface until smooth (about 5 minutes). Add small amounts of flour if dough is too sticky. Transfer dough to oiled bowl. Wrap in plastic and cover with damp towel. Place in warm area. Allow to rise (first proof) for 2 hours. Dough will double in size. (Make filling during this time.) After first proof, flatten dough on lightly floured surface, about 1 inch thick. Use glass rim or 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out circles. (Reshape dough after each set of cutouts, until dough is gone.) Place circles on greased sheet pan. Allow to rise (second proof) for 15 minutes. While proofing second time, add about 4 inches of oil to a pot. On stove, heat oil on mediumhigh heat, until oil is around 320 to 330 degrees. Use a digital oil/candy thermometer. Using wire skimmer/ladle, gently place 2 to 3 doughnuts in oil at a time. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Make sure to test oil temperature often. Adjust heat or turn off heat as needed, in order to maintain correct temperature. Place doughnuts on paper towels; let cool.

Ganache Dark chocolate chips (Make sure there’s no milk in the ingredients. You can find some at United Market Street, in the specialty food aisles.)

About 1 cup almond milk Fill saucepot with warm water about halfway full. Heat on stove on medium-high heat. Place dark chocolate chips in metal bowl. Once the water is at a low boil, put metal bowl on top. Using rubber spatula, stir chips while melting. Add almond milk to desired consistency. Mix with spatula until combined and smooth.

Jam Filling 2 cups cherries 2 cups berries, such as strawberries or raspberries 1 cup sugar During first proof, make jam filling. Place cherries and berries in skillet over medium heat. Add about 1 cup sugar. Cook down until fruit is reduced and becomes thick and saucy. Transfer to metal bowl. Refrigerate until cool.

Peanut Butter-Banana Filling 2 cups creamy peanut butter ¼ cup sugar 3 to 4 peeled, ripe bananas About ¼ cup almond milk In food processor, add peanut butter and sugar. Blend. Then add in bananas. Blend. While blending, stream in almond milk until mixture has creamy, slightly thick consistency. Transfer to bowl. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Assemble: Use a chopstick to poke a hole in one side of doughnut. Wiggle chopstick around inside doughnut to create space for filling. Put filling in piping bag; fill doughnuts. Dip in ganache and garnish as desired. (Dip works best when it’s warm.)

Makes about 7 doughnuts

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Meet the Cooks Scott and Rin Buchanan of YCSF Craft

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cott Buchanan isn’t a formally trained chef, but you wouldn’t know it unless he tells you. He’s an encyclopedia of kitchen knowledge, peppering his conversations with French cooking terminology and references to culinary techniques like the judge of a TV cooking competition. His educational secret? He’s worked everywhere. “I started as a line cook at Harrigan’s back in the day,” he says. That was in Amarillo around 1997, before Harrigan’s shuttered in 2003.

He followed that up with several years in Austin, where he “bounced around some kitchens,” including a stint at the swanky Sullivan’s Steakhouse. He returned to Amarillo in 2007 to manage the kitchen at Basil Doc’s (eventually renamed 575 Pizzeria) and rewrite the menu as the chef at Crush Wine Bar & Deli.

“I didn’t really know where I was going,” Scott says. “But I decided I didn’t want to work for anyone anymore.” He and his then-fiancé Rin Roberts – the two married in 2015 – considered launching a food truck, but at the time, the city had not yet loosened its rigid food-truck regulations. So the Buchanans decided to sell street-style food out of a drive-thru hut at 10th and Madison. Yellow City Street Food opened in a 200 square-foot shack in 2013 and made an immediate splash.

Eventually Scott and Rin opened the much-larger YCSF Craft at 2916 Wolflin Ave., with Scott in the kitchen and Rin handling the business and marketing end. But eventually she found her way into the kitchen as well. Cancer runs in her family, so for both health and ethical/environmental reasons, she began transitioning into more of a vegan diet – and introducing more and more vegan options to restaurant patrons.

“Our sales are 50/50 now” between vegan and non-vegan dishes, Rin says. Customers have responded with excitement, especially travelers down I-40 who don’t expect to find too many vegan options in the middle of cattle country. “We get a lot of travelers who seek us out solely for that,” she says. “We also come across people who aren’t vegan but they pepper in vegan meals because of us, or some eat vegan one day a week.”

YCSF has added desserts over the past few months, and the restaurant’s baked goods are always vegan. After a two-year hiatus, there are hopes for the beloved YCSF food truck to be back on the streets of Amarillo this spring – and the Buchanans plan to make its menu fully vegan.

For readers thinking of changing their diet, Rin has a simple piece of advice: The best way to start is by stocking your refrigerator with vegan products. “You don’t make sour cream at home. You have to buy that anyway. So if you’re going to buy sour cream, buy vegan sour cream,” she says. “You can find a mirror equivalent of almost anything as a vegan product.”

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Claim to fame: We were nominated for Best of Amarillo 2019 in two categories. As a brand-new company, that was quite an honor! We won both best Residential Real Estate Company and Broker/Owner, Mirna Fewell won Best Real Estate Agent.

Community involvement: We are very involved with our local associations, such as the Amarillo Association of Realtors and the Texas Panhandle Builders Association. We serve on a wide range of committees, such as the board of directors, MLS, education and new member committees, along with donating our time to Snack Pak 4 Kids, Eveline Rivers, and fundraising for various community outreach projects.

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RYAN & LINDSEY RICKLES ASSITER AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE

How long have you worked in real estate? Ryan’s real estate career started in 2013, with a focus on investment real estate. Lindsey was always working behind the scenes, but as the business picked up, she decided it was time to get her real estate license as well. Ryan and Lindsey now head up the real estate department at Assiter Auctioneers. They run many real estate auctions every month in Amarillo and the surrounding areas.

Specialization areas: With the name of Assiter Auctioneers behind them, Ryan and Lindsey sell most of their properties via the auction method.

They specialize in many areas including estates, liquidations, luxury properties and farm and ranch.

Which two character traits most influence your success? Honesty and commitment. They believe in honest and open communication and having a genuine commitment to the client and the real estate process.

How do your past work experiences impact your career as a realtor? Ryan’s background was in commercial aviation as a pilot. That experience provided him with many skills that translate to his real estate career, including customer relations, clear communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Lindsey brings different experiences with a background in public school teaching. She believes knowledge is power, education is the key, and good communication with the client is essential.

Claim to fame: Working at Assiter Auctioneers allows the real estate group to offer more options for the buying and selling process than any other firm in town.

Everybody knows that Assiter can auction properties, but some people don’t realize that everyone on the real estate team has a real estate license and that Spanky is a Texas real estate broker. This allows them to support the client’s needs in the best way possible.

Community involvement: We believe in community involvement as a way to further enhance the City of Amarillo. We have been longtime supporters of many local charities. We help through benefit auctions, donations, and giving of the team’s time to community causes.

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SABRE COFER

LIVING TEXAS STYLE REAL ESTATE GROUP BROKERED BY EXP REALTY LLC How long have you worked in real estate?

Nine years.

Specialization areas: Residential and investment properties in Amarillo, Canyon and the entire Texas Panhandle.

Which two character traits most influence your success? Integrity and excellence.

How do your past work experiences impact your career as a realtor? After 25-plus years in the legal profession, then management and financial positions, and as the executive assistant to a prominent businessman and family, my administrative, relationship management and problem-solving skills and talents have proven to be not only beneficial, but also critical as a real estate professional.

Claim to fame: That amazing day I received a call from Matt Wagner, the agent for Barbara Corcoran, Sean Hannity, Brian Kilmead, Glen Beck, Bobby Bones and our local radio personality, Melissa Bartlett, and was chosen as their recommended Realtor for Amarillo, Canyon and the Texas Panhandle!

Community involvement: My husband and I enjoy traveling with our pastor and friends in ministry to help pastors in other countries, teaching them how to live in freedom from judgment, walk in forgiveness and love themselves and others, setting them free from iniquities that have held them back and just loving people. As opportunities arise, we give of our time and finances to support needs in our community. We also love our new baseball team and staff, the Sod Poodles! My goal is to make a difference in our community. Living Texas Style is what that is about. I want to make a difference in people’s lives, and teach my children the value and rewards of hard work, persistence and caring for others; to build a life of freedom, enjoy life, make memories, and build something my children will grow and take far beyond what I will be able to do.

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INTEGRITY REALTY CINDY HABEL & ASSOCIATES

How long have you worked in real estate? We have a combined experience of more than 50 years in real estate.

Specialization areas: We specialize mainly in residential and new construction.

Which two character traits most influence your success? Honesty and integrity.

How do your past work experiences impact your careers as realtors?

All our Realtors have experienced many years of customer service, so we know communication is key when working with our clients.

Relationships with our clients always are our No. 1 priority. We always educate our clients in the process of buying/selling properties and give attention to details that allows them to make the best decisions.

Claim to fame: We have strong moral and ethical principles and values.

Community involvement: We like to involve ourselves as much as we can within our community. We are a member of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Texas Panhandle Builder’s Association, and the Amarillo Association of Realtors, to include many of our Realtors serving on past and current boards and committees. Community involvement gives us the opportunity to educate our clients in local and state affairs.

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LANDON MORELAND MITCHELL REALTY

How long have you worked in real estate? Almost seven years.

Specialization areas: When I first began as a real estate agent, I worked with many first responders who I knew through my work at the 911 Dispatch Center. Over the years, my business has broadened to include everyone from first-time homebuyers to retirees looking to downsize, to investors looking for real estate for income or to flip and resell.

Which two character traits most influence your success? My ability to build relationships and taking care of people has had the biggest impact on my success as a real estate agent. Growing up as a preacher’s kid, I know how to help people feel comfortable and that they are going to be taken care of. There are many moving parts to a real estate transaction and I have the ability to stay calm when things get crazy.

How do your past work experiences impact your career as a realtor? I am often asked about my work as a 911 dispatcher where, for six years, each day was a new and interesting challenge. It helped me learn how to stay calm, cool and collected – no matter what kind of stress or conflict is going on around me.

Claim to fame: I’m an amateur thrill seeker, spending my free time traveling, mountain biking, skydiving, wake boarding, skiing, and hiking the trails in Palo Duro Canyon. But my real claim to fame is that I’m a local kid born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, that is genuine and loves to serve the community.

Community involvement: My wife and I are very involved in Panhandle Community Services, a local nonprofit that serves the upper 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle, providing temporary financial assistance to the low-income population while helping them develop skills to become self-sufficient and free of government assistance. My wife serves on the board for their yearly fundraiser, “Festival of Trees,” while while I lead the charge with Mitchell Realty and Mitchell Realty Property Group sponsoring this event.

We’ve sponsored the event for four years, raising more than $50,000 in 2018, and just under $65,000 in 2019.

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VAL PATTON

HEARTH AND HOME REAL ESTATE GROUP KELLER WILLIAMS How long have you worked in real estate? I have more than 30 years of experience in Real Estate and have served both the Amarillo and Houston areas.

Specialization areas: I help buyers, sellers, renters and investors in Amarillo, Canyon and Bushland as well as surrounding areas.

Because I am a member of the Luxury Division at KW, I also specialize in the luxury market. With my company, Patton Property Management, I list, sell, rent, and manage rental properties as another specialized area of real estate.

Which two character traits most influence your success? Caring and listening to others makes me an agent like no other.

How do your past work experiences impact your career as a realtor? I continue to learn and grow with the market and its trends so that my marketing plans and strategies effectively target and attract buyers and sellers. You want to have an agent that stays on top of the Real Estate market. With KW, I have a system and models, along with the new consumer app, that allows that flow from looking or selling to closing with ease.

Claim to fame: Being a realtor of choice for my buyers and sellers.

Community involvement: I volunteer with the Culture Committee at Keller Williams, mentor new agents, I’m on the Agent Leadership Council at KW, and I always try to give that extra helping hand out in the community to help others.

VAL PATTON HEARTH AND HOME REAL ESTATE GROUP KELLER WILLIAMS 3955 S. Soncy Road 806.670.7770 amarillo.yourkwoffice.com 56

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AUSTIN SHARP CCIM - MAYS INC.

How long have you worked in real estate? 10 years Specialization areas: We specialize in four key areas as we help customers buy, sell, lease and develop commercial property. We believe owning real estate is the best investment available today because of four primary pillars: 1. Cash flow: Someone is paying off your investment property, and you make a return.

2. Appreciation: the ability to add value through improvements and take advantage of market appreciation.

3. Tax Advantages 4. Leverage: You need the down payment only, a small portion of the entire value of a property, to purchase the entire piece of real estate.

carry on a fourth-generation family business in the city I grew up in and make a difference in bringing new developments and new tenants to Amarillo is truly special. It reminds me to be thankful, because Amarillo is such a special place to call home.

Claim to fame: The Shops at Wolflin Square renovation and rebranding, The Lofts on 10th development in downtown Amarillo, CCIM Designation Community involvement: Member, Hillside Christian Church; youth group, Hillside Christian Church; volunteer; Center City TIRZ Board. Married to wife Liz for 10 years; three kids, Mays, 6, Joe, 4, and Mary Grace, 1 month

Which two character traits most influence your success? Honesty and gratitude.

AUSTIN SHARP CCIM - MAYS INC.

How do your past work experiences impact your career as a realtor? Having an opportunity to come back and

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Restaurants • Food • Spirits

Stix Food on a Stick

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ormerly located in Canyon on the square, and also operating a food truck, Stix made the move to Amarillo earlier this year, and now shares a dining area with J’s Bar & Grill.

Serving lunch and dinner, Stix specializes in steak, chicken, pork, sausage, and ground beef kabobs – even roasted corn on a stick. Perfect for Keto diets, the kabobs are low in carbs and can be paired with your choice of side, like salad, corn, potatoes or vegetables. The sampler platter, with three meats and two sides, allows a taste of the eatery’s most popular options and is perfect for sharing.

3130 Soncy Road 341.2451 Open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Toppings runneth over at 575 Pizzeria, not to mention the specials that rotate every month. (Check the board when you walk in.)

575 is family-owned and family-friendly, so it’s a great Friday night dinner choice. 2803 Civic Circle/7320 Hillside Road, 322.5575, 575pizzeria.com $$

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ABUELO’S

The authentic atmosphere and generous portions make for an enjoyable lunch or fun evening out. If you’re stumped by all the choices, try the Enchiladas de Cozumel, three crepes filled with guacamole and topped with bountiful seafood, fresh spinach and roasted peppers. As a rule, always get the queso. 3501 W. 45th Ave., 354.8294, abuelos.com $$

AMARILLO STOCKYARD GRILL

This cozy cafe has been located inside the Amarillo Livestock Auction building for decades. Fill up on home-style favorites like biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak, fried catfish, burgers, and zesty enchiladas. Finish with the homemade cobbler. 100 S. Manhattan St., 373.7999, amarillostockyardscafe.com $

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Whether for breakfast or lunch, the Bagel Place offers a wide variety of cream cheese and bagel flavors. Zip through the convenient drive-thru for a great, lazy morning take-home breakfast. For lunch, try the bagel sandwiches made with Boars Head cheese and meat, a generous salad, or a tasty bowl of soup. 3301 Bell St., 353.5985, bagelplace.net $

BANGKOK TOKYO

This casual, quaint place is often packed, so visit for an early dinner or a late lunch. Try the crispy chicken with basil or the Bangkok Tokyo fried rice. Neither disappoints. 2413 S. Western St., 353.4777 $$

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THE BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH & BREWERY

Everyone knows about the 72-ouncer, but did you know the breakfast buffet is only $14? Every morning from 7-11 a.m. you can pile your plate high with pancakes, sausage and skillet potatoes.

Top it off with a trip to the Omelet Bar before leaving completely satisfied. 7701 I-40 East, 372.6000, bigtexan.com $$

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If you’ve ever been to Buns, then you know “Your buns are up,” means dinner’s ready. The made-to-order burgers will fill you up fast. Pair one with some of the best cheese fries around, and wet your whistle with the refreshing ice tea. 6045 SW 34th Ave., 358.6808, bunsovertexas.com $

BURRITO STOP

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Tacos Garcia restaurateurs’ downtown grab-and-go eatery doesn’t just offer from-scratch burritos on homemade tortillas for breakfast or lunch. In addition to its hearty fare and vegan options such as soy chorizo and spinach tortillas, Burrito Stop boasts trained baristas that serve Roasters Coffee & Tea Co. beverages. 114 SE Ninth Ave., 418.2705, burritostop.com $

CECIL’S LAST CHANCE BAR AND GRILL Burgers with all the fixings, chicken-fried steak, chili and sandwiches round out the menu at Cecil’s. Located just outside the I-40 East and US 287 junction, it’s your “last best chance for a great burger.”

12800 S. US 287, 335.1938 $

CHILL NATURAL BAR

Fill up on Ezekiel Bread toast topped with spreads, fruit or vegetables, protein-dense Greek yogurt topped with fruit, açaí bowls, hearty salads, fresh-pressed juice, and smoothies at this small dine-in or take-out storefront. Chill’s location on busy Hillside Road makes it the perfect place to grab a healthy treat. 6200 Hillside Road, Suite 100, 355.7100 $

COPPER FIRE GRILL

Experience fine dining at Copper Fire Grill. Innovative cuisine with a focus on prime cuts of beef, lamb, quail and fresh fish, complemented by locally sourced produce, gives discriminating diners plenty of options. Begin your evening in Copper Fire’s cozy bar area before experiencing a memorable evening in the dining room.

2800 Civic Circle, Suite 500, 803.9432, copperfiregrill806.com $$

CRUSH WINE BAR & GRILL

Crush’s excellent tapas, sandwiches, entrees and desserts are a big enough draw. Add an extensive and impressive wine list, a rooftop and street-side patio, and excellent service, and you’ve got one of the city’s premier hang-out spots. The Saturday brunch is hard to beat, too. 627 S. Polk St., 418.2011, crushamarillo.com $$

DANIEL’S DRIVE IN

Located on old Route 66, Daniel’s offers old-fashioned drive-in fare. Fresh-cooked burgers, tots, onion rings and plenty of soda fountain drinks make this the ideal spot for a sunny-day lunch or afternoon snack.

2911 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.0066 $

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT

Dickey’s serves its original slow-smoked meats alongside home-style sides like macaroni-and-cheese and jalapeño beans, fresh rolls, and plenty of ice tea. Founded in Dallas in 1941, the national franchise also gives back – its foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, benefits law enforcement and firefighters in the local community. 6015 Hillside Road, Suite 100, 322.0127, dickeys.com $$

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DOUBLE J’S MEXICAN CAFE

When it's time to choose a better "home" for your loved one, Bivins Pointe offers an environment of elegance and dedicated care that will give you peace of mind.

This breakfast and lunch storefront specializes in delivery, pick-up and catering orders, with a variety of tamales, lunch plates – which the eatery announces daily on Facebook – burritos, tacos, and other Tex-Mex favorites. 5901 Bell St., Unit 30-C, 418.6796 $

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An outpatient therapy gym that provides free transportation makes us stand out from the rest.

Ask your doctor if outpatient therapy might be a good "fit" for you.

Bivins has been a trusted name for senior care in our community for more than 70 years. Come, see the difference!

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If you’re a meat lover, Dyer’s is the place for you. The family-style, all-you-can-eat lunch special is hard to beat. On Fridays and Saturdays, eat your fill of premium smoked prime rib. 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite E526, 358.7104, dyersbbq.com $$

EL BURRITO RICO

Feast on affordable Mexican-style food at this locally owned walk-up shop. Begin your adventure with fresh-made guacamole and chips, and fill up on plentiful options like burritos tacos, taquitos, and chile rellenos.

4404 River Road, 383.4545 $

EL TEJAVAN

We love El Tejavan’s homemade guacamole, served up thick with onions and cilantro.

The ceviche makes for a great starter or a light meal. For authentic taste, try the soft corn tortilla chicken tacos. The recipes at El Tejavan have been passed down for generations, so everything’s good.

3801 I-40 East, 372.5250/3420 I-40 West, 354.2444, eltejavan.com $$

ENGLISH FIELD HOUSE RESTAURANT

Visit a piece of Amarillo history at the English Field House, which sits just south of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.

Named for the city’s first airfield, the restaurant offers great, cooked-fresh cafe food. Take the family for Sunday breakfast.

It’s worth the drive. 10610 American Drive, 335.2996 $

FAB FOODS

Fab Foods serves straightforward, homestyle meals with busy families in mind.

Dine-in, call ahead, take-and-bake, delivery and catering are available for breakfast and lunch. And choose from a rotating daily menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, hot entrees, and desserts. With those kinds of options, you’re guaranteed to please the whole family – no matter how large.

5901 S. Bell St., 398.3663 $

FAZOLI’S

The slogan “Fast. Fresh. Italian.” says it all. Feast on pasta, salads, build-your-

own items, submarine sandwiches, and pizza – if you haven’t already filled up on Fazoli’s famous bread sticks. 2512 Soncy Road, 457.9996, fazolis.com $

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES

Order a la carte from the simple menu at this fast-casual eatery, choosing from burgers made to order with your choice of toppings (try one “all the way”), sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes.

2313 Georgia St., Suite 37, 398.0582, fiveguys.com $

FRUTILANDIA

Find a colorful snack or light lunch just around the corner from bustling downtown Amarillo. Stop into FrutiLandia for fresh fruit cups, gazpacho, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, or flavorful elote en vaso (corn in a cup). The large portions and fresh ingredients are sure to keep you going back for more. 1010 SE 10th Ave. $

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP

Options are endless at Fuzzy’s with everything from a variety of Baja-style tacos to enchilada plates, over-sized salads, tamales, and breakfast all day, every day. Party on the patio in this casual eatery that originated in the Fort Worth area. 7408 SW 34th Ave., 352.8226, fuzzystacoshop.com $

THE GOLDEN LIGHT CAFE

As the oldest operating restaurant in Amarillo, The Golden Light has been in business since 1946, all in the same location. For a great burger and fries, this is the place to go. 2908 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237, goldenlightcafe.com $

GOONEY’S

You won’t get bored with Gooney’s menu. This downtown eatery and lounge cooks up pretty much every Asian dish you can think of – egg rolls, lettuce wraps, the always-reliable Charlie’s Special, chow mein, curry wings, even hot-off-the-grill rib-eyes and steak kabobs. 705 S. Polk St., 367.9585 $

GRILLS GON’ WILD

At Grills Gon’ Wild, you can expect a good time. You’ll find fresh food, made to order, with aged hand-cut steaks and daily specials like chicken alfredo, baby back ribs, or fish tacos. Open early for breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner, there’s plenty of options to keep you going back for more. 5120 Canyon Drive, 418.6001, grillsgonwild.com $

HAPPY BURRITO

A small dine-in and takeout restaurant, Happy Burrito is sure to improve your mood. With most menu items priced at less than $5, you can feast on burritos, hamburgesas, tortas, tacos, and parrilladas. 908 Amarillo Blvd. East, Suite B, 379.8226 $

HOFFBRAU STEAK & GRILL HOUSE

Family-owned Hoffbrau has been serving Texas-style steaks and beer for three decades. We recommend one of the Gr8 Steaks or something from the Hill Country Favorites list upon your first visit. Guaranteed, you’ll go back again. 7203 I-40 West, 358.6595, hoffbrausteakandgrill.com $$

HUMMER’S SPORTS CAFE

Hang out with friends and eat your fill of Hummer’s great appetizers. Start off with a platter of raw oysters and a bucket of beer. We highly recommend the steak. 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite B2, 353.0723, hummerssportscafe.com $$

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IDK AMARILLO EXPRESS

The Sixth Street eatery best known for its beer selection has opened a second lunch-only location in downtown Amarillo. While you can’t order a beer, you can feast on favorites from the original IDK menu, along with a few new additions for downtown diners.

114 SW Sixth Ave., 553.4158 $

INDIAN OVEN

The moment you enter Indian Oven, you’ll be enveloped by the fragrances of cardamom, ginger, anise, garlic and chili wafting from the kitchen. Start your meal with a generous portion of naan as you work your way through the extensive menu. Select a chef special such as chicken tandoori or chicken tikka masala or try a little of everything on the lunch buffet. Finish up with the to-die-for rice pudding. Don’t leave without sipping the mango lassi.

2406 Paramount Blvd., 335.3600, indianovenamarillo.com $$

J’S BAR AND GRILL

Most of the entrees on J’s menu are priced at $10, and range from burgers and sandwiches to pasta and chicken. Enjoy fresh, handmade food at affordable prices. 3130 S. Soncy Road, Suite 100, 358.2222, jsbarandgrilamarillo.com $

JERRY’S CAFE

Craving breakfast food? Jerry’s Cafe has the solution. You can’t miss with anything off Jerry’s lengthy breakfast menu, served all day every day. Tex-Mex options fill up the rest of the menu with favorites like chile relleno, fajitas and barbacoa. 1601 S. Grand St., 374.4335 $

JOE TACO

Great atmosphere and a variety of Southwest favorites make Joe Taco a great place to sit and relax, especially while enjoying a signature margarita. Soak in the sun on the patio when the weather is nice. 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331.8226, joetaco.net $$

KABUKI ROMANZA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

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Who says you can’t enjoy fresh sushi aboard a boat in the heart of the Panhandle? Kabuki Romanza serves teppan-style cooking and fresh-sliced sushi in a dining area that resembles a boat, surrounded by special effects that add to the tropical feel. 8130 I-40 West, 358.7799, kabukiromanza.com $$

LA FUENTE TORTERIA

Served on fresh bolillo bread, La Fuente’s hearty tortas are filled with everything you might expect to find in a burrito. Choose from ham and cheese, pork shoulder, sausage and asada beef. You’ll also find traditional tacos, burritos, tamales, and menudo (only on weekends). 511 S. Grand St., 444.6761 $

LEAL’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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Leal’s serves dishes that blend the traditional flavors of Mexico with a few twists that will delight you. Try excellent, non-traditional items such as salmon or roasted tomatillo enchiladas along with delicious desserts. Let’s not forget about the fresh-squeezed lime margaritas, some of the best around. 1619 S. Kentucky St., 359.5959, myleals.com $$

LONE STAR BAR & GRILL

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935 E. FM 1151, 622.9827 $$

THE LOST CAJUN

You’ll find southern-style comfort food at The Lost Cajun. Enjoy the open kitchen as you dine on New Orleans favorites like fried catfish, oysters, gumbo, po-boys and beignets. 2401 I-40 West, 576.0019, thelostcajun.com $$

MARIA’S COCINA MEXICANA

Find all your favorite Mexican dishes at Maria’s. We’re taken with the fresh tamales, but there’s plenty to choose from. In-the-know diners eat at Maria’s for the menudo, chile verde, and traditional enchiladas. 1316 SE 10th Ave., 373.8841 $

MR. FISH

Another quirky dive has popped up on Sixth Street. The former owner of now-closed Pattaya Restaurant takes another approach with a small fish-and-chips joint. A rotating menu of Asian specialties, including sushi, will supplement the affordable fish and fries offerings. 2806 SW Sixth Ave., 803.9434 $

MY THAI

It’s hard to find authentic Thai cuisine that compares to My Thai.

We recommend the angel noodle with sauteed tomatoes and mushrooms for a tasty alternative to fried rice. 2029 Coulter St., 355.9541, mythaiamarillo.com $

NU-CASTLE DINER

Patrons gather at Nu-Castle for classic American cooking. The small, downtown breakfast and lunch spot stays crowded with regulars. You can’t go wrong with a chicken-fried steak breakfast or a Dusty Burger. 518 E. 10th Ave., 371.8540 $

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN KITCHEN

Olive Garden will tell you, “When you’re here, you’re family,” and that’s the truth. The portions couldn’t be more generous. With endless salad and breadsticks, no matter the entree, you’ll leave satisfied. 4121 I-40 West, 355.9973, olivegarden.com $$

PANCHO VILLA RESTAURANT

This unassuming little eatery might not capture one’s attention, but it’s worth a visit to Pancho’s. The casual restaurant caters to Mexican and Tex-Mex enthusiasts with authentic offerings like caldo de res (beef soup). 4601 River Road, 381.0105 $

PHO 84

Serving traditional Vietnamese food, Pho 84 offers spring rolls, dumplings, and a variety of Asian fusion cuisine. Expect quality food and service when you visit the small, cozy eatery.

5713 SW 34th Ave., 437.1626 $

PRIME CHOPHOUSE & LOUNGE

Prime Chophouse is situated in Town Square Village, and features a gorgeously appointed dining room and bar. Choose from prime cuts of steak and pork and plenty of seafood options. Sides are served a la carte in family-style or individual-sized portions.

Tranquil decor and topnotch dining ensure an enchanting evening.

9181 Time Square Blvd., Suite 1311, 433.8933 $$

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PUBLIC HOUSE

You’ll want to take your time to enjoy the ambience and upscale Southern comfort food at Public House. Savor the house favorite, a generous portion of meatloaf comprised of ground duck, pork and beef with mashed potatoes, a house-made pimiento grilled cheese sandwich, or enticing nightly specials. 3333 S. Coulter St., 398.7777, publichouseamarillo.com $$

RAIN PREMIER SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE

Rain lights up Polk Street with its sleek, energetic ambience and exceptional menu of contemporary Asian cuisine. Grab the gang for an evening of flavor and fun.

817 S. Polk St., 331.1155, rainamarillo.com $$

RED LOBSTER

Seafood is a real treat in the Texas Panhandle, and Red Lobster is an old standby when you have a hankering for shrimp.

Our favorite? The scampi swimming in delicious garlic butter complemented by tasty garlic cheese biscuits. 3311 I-40 West, 353.9596, redlobster.com $$ NEW

ROCKET BREWS

Think of Rocket Brews as snack central; you’ll find everything from cucumber micheladas to shredded beef jerky and custom snack trays. A bevy of colors and flavors make a return visit a must.

1506 Amarillo Blvd. East, 350.7830 $ UPDATE

S&J COFFEE HOUSE

New in downtown Amarillo, S&J Coffee House began as a mobile coffee service, serving its coffee and cold drinks around town at events. Now on Sixth Street in a cozy storefront, S&J offers its signature dark roast coffee along with breakfast items and a full lunch menu. 112 SW Sixth Ave., 513.0927/600 S. Tyler St., sandjcoffeehouse.com $

SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Choose from an extensive sushi menu that includes nigiri style, cut rolls, special rolls, spicy rolls, sushi salads, and for the beef lover, Texas sushi. At Sakura, get ready to be entertained by chefs who prepare your meal at the table. We wholeheartedly recommend the swordfish. 4000 S. Soncy Road, 358.8148, amarillosushi.com $$

SHI LEE’S BARBECUE & SOUL FOOD CAFE

You’ll find classic barbecue along with fried chicken wings, catfish, pork chops and a

featured soul food meal of the day at Shi Lee’s. Meat lovers can feast on platters piled high with ribs, sausage and brisket, with plenty of sides to fill up even the hungriest diner. 1213 SW Third Ave., 220.0032 $ NEW

STIX FOOD ON A STICK

Serving lunch and dinner, Stix serves steak, chicken, pork, sausage, and ground beef kabobs – even roasted corn on a stick.

Stix also runs a food truck and now shares a dining area with J’s Bar & Grill.

3130 Soncy Road, 341.2451 $

SUSHI HOUSE

You’ll see Thai, Lao and Japanese influences on Sushi House’s ample menu. Start with one of the many sushi offerings or choose an appetizer like marinated short ribs. Feast on filling teppanyaki entrees (the fillet mignon and scallops caught our eye), or choose a traditional Thai favorite like fried rice. With most menu items priced at less than $10 each, it’s the perfect place to grab a tasty lunch or dinner. 2630 Wolflin Ave., 803.9470 $

TACOS GARCIA

At Tacos Garcia, serving authentic Mexican food is a family affair. In the same location since 1999, the Veloz family serves up traditional favorites that keep loyal customers going back time after time. Try the Swiss enchiladas or the chile relleno lampriados. You won’t be disappointed.

1100 Ross St., 371.0411, tacosgarcia.com $$

TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT EL SOL DE MEXICO

With about 80 menu offerings, it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed on your first visit to El Sol de Mexico. But press on. Photos accompany each entree – which helps in the decision-making process – as does easy ordering with numbers for each item.

Choose from traditional Mexican plates and sides or something from the grill (quail is a tasty option.) 3501 NE 24th Ave., 383.2038 $

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

This is one place you don’t have to worry about your kids leaving a mess. Everyone does – it’s OK to throw your peanut shells on the floor at the Roadhouse. Bread lovers will rejoice over the rolls and steak lovers will drool over the meat on display as soon as they walk through the door. Be ready for a wait, but the food’s worth it.

2805 I-40 West, 352.7427, texasroadhouse.com $

THAI KOON

Loaded with flavor and made fresh to order, the Thai cuisine at Thai Koon is sure to satisfy that nagging craving for Asian fare.

We recommend the light and tasty summer rolls, pad kee mao, bursting with basil and broccoli, or savory beef salad. Ask the friendly staff about their favorites, too.

7030 S. Western St., 353.4444 $ UPDATE

TYLER’S BARBEQUE

Going back to the basics, Tyler’s Barbeque combines a straightforward menu with a relaxed atmosphere. We suggest the mouth-watering Man-Sized Double Meat Sandwich or the tasty Frito pie.

3301 Olsen Blvd., 331.2271, tylersbarbeque.com $$

UPTOWN SWEET SHOPPE

Pick up kolaches, quiche or cinnamon rolls for breakfast or lunch, or stop in for a sweet treat all day. Cupcake flavors change daily but include birthday cake, triple chocolate, and devilishness. Plenty of other options fill the case at Uptown, and make return visits a certainty. 7406 SW 34th Ave., Suite 2A, 418.6109 $

VINCE’S ITALIAN PIZZA

Vince’s calzones are some of the best we’ve had. The pizzeria also offers huge Greek salads, gyro and an even larger family-sized pizza. Enjoy the quirky atmosphere or get your food to go at the convenient drive-up.

2413 S. Western St., 352.2656 $ UPDATE

WINGSTOP

Wingstop cooks up some of the best chicken wings around. There’s a flavor for every palate. And if you haven’t had sugared and salted french fries, you just haven’t lived. 5807 SW 45th Ave., Suite 260, 356.9464/3300 I-40 East, Suite 900, 331.9464/5512 Gem Lake Road, Suite 700, 391.3786, wingstop.com $$

YOUNGBLOOD’S CAFE

Experience the Western heritage of Amarillo at Youngblood’s Cafe. The Cafe serves up excellent chicken-fried steaks to satisfy your craving for beef. Plus, Youngblood’s also offers a hearty breakfast every day starting at 6 a.m.

620 SW 16th Ave., 342.9411, youngbloodscafe.com $$

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Events | April 2020 Arts & Entertainment

APRIL 3

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

5-8 p.m. Barnes Jewelry, 100 Westgate Parkway, 355.9874

APRIL 7

AC SPRING JAZZ CONCERT

7:30 p.m. Amarillo College Concert Hall, 2201 S. Washington St., 371.5000

APRIL 16

AC CONCERT CHOIR

6 p.m. Amarillo College Music Department, 2201 S. Washington St., 371.5000

APRIL 17

AC BRASS ENSEMBLE CONCERT

6:30 p.m. Amarillo College Concert Hall, 371.5000

MARIO AGUILAR

9 p.m. This is an all-Spanish show. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

APRIL 24-25

AMARILLO SYMPHONY PRESENTS RACHMANINOFF SECOND PIANO CONCERTO

7:30 p.m. Guest artist: Joyce Yang, piano; Conductor: Jacomo Rafael Bairos. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

As of print time, our April calendar is up to date. In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, we will update our online calendar with postponed and cancelled events.

FRIENDS OF AEOLIAN-SKINNER OPUS 1024 PRESENTS PETER RICHARD CONTE AND ANDREW ENNIS 7:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St., 376.6316, ext. 105

Benefits & Fundraisers

APRIL 4

SCAVENGER HUNT

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Hosted by Amarillo VFW Post 1475 Motorcycle Group. 1401 SW Eighth Ave., 373.3521

AMARILLO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION RALLY & COMMUNITY OUTREACH 10 a.m.-1 p.m. AAYC Community Center, 816 S. Van Buren St., 373.2292

AMARILLO DUCKS UNLIMITED ANNUAL BANQUET

6-10 p.m. Tri-State Exposition, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 290.0916

APRIL 11

BUNNY HOP 5K 2020

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. Thompson Park, 2401 Dumas Drive

SHRED IT DAY

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Support Amarillo Crime Stoppers and Student Crime Stoppers and dispose of sensitive documents. United Market Street, 2530 S. Georgia St., 374.4400

APRIL 17

PUTTS FOR PUPS

APRIL 25

9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Panhandle Paws of Hope. Tascosa Golf Club, 4502 Fairway Drive, 374.2351

9 p.m. This is an all-Spanish show. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

ALL THINGS ARTFUL ART FESTIVAL

INTOCABLE

APRIL 26

AMARILLO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT

2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

6-9 p.m. Event will include live music, food, demonstrations, silent auction, and activities.

Proceeds will benefit Amarillo Art Institute. Amarillo Art Institute, 3701 Plains Blvd., 354.8802

APRIL 18

GARDENFEST

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

BLUE MAN WALK 2020

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walk at 10 a.m. Event will also include a silent auction, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment. Amarillo College Carter Fitness Center, 2201 S. Washington St., 371.5000

CAFFEINE & CARS

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Proceeds will benefit High Plains Food Bank. Elite Window Tinting, 7661 Canyon Drive, 352.1300

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AMARILLO SPORTING CLAY SHOOT 10 a.m. Cactus Gun Club, 9999 Brickplant Road, 374.0802

17TH ANNUAL SPRING TRAIL RIDE

10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Panhandle Safe Hayven Equine Rescue. Boys Ranch near Channing, Texas, 681.5161

SHOTGUN SALUTE SPORTING CLAY SHOOT

1-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to be built at AJ Swope Plaza. River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, 679.3134

12TH ANNUAL SECOND CHANCE PROM 7-11 p.m. Hosted by Martha’s Home. Themed “A Night in Havanan,” the event will include food, dancing and entertainment. Embassy Suites Amarillo, 550 S. Buchanan St., 372.4035

GHOST LIGHT PARTY

7-9 p.m. Hosted by Panhandle Playwrights Projects.

Six Car Pub & Brewery, 625 S. Polk St., 576.3396

APRIL 24

ACPD LITE LUNCHEON

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

APRIL 25

WALK TO END EPILEPSY AMARILLO

8 a.m. Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 888.548.9716

WALK MS: AMARILLO

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Medi Park, 1100 Wallace Blvd., 800.344.4867

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THIRD ANNUAL SMOKIN’ GUN SHOOT OUT

APRIL 24

1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Panhandle Children’s Foundation. River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, 935.5598

FISH OUT OF WATER

Music

FISH OUT OF WATER

APRIL 3

KINGDOM COLLAPSE WITH DEDLOCKED 7 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 51st Ave., 367.6163

APRIL 4

BLACK MAGIC FLOWER POWER

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

THE ANCHOR WITH NATIONS, NEON GRAVES AND THE CHROMA LEAF 8 p.m. Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 SW 10th Ave., 331.7305

APRIL 8

KOODOOKOO

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

APRIL 9

JASON BOLAND AND THE STRAGGLERS

9:30 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

APRIL 25

7 p.m. OHMS Cafe & Bar, 619 S. Tyler St., 373.3233

APRIL 26

Special Events

APRIL 4

BRUNCH WITH A BUNNY

APRIL 18

CODY JOHNSON

7 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

MONARCH

8 p.m. Smokey Joe’s Texas Cafe, 2903 SW Sixth Ave., 331.6698

RUNNING FOR SEVEN WITH PATRICK FALLON

Sports & Recreation

9 a.m. Warford Community Center, 1330 NW 18th Ave., 378.6006

APRIL 18

APRIL 9

8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

BARRIO NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COMMITTEE

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Easter celebration will include Bunny Trail Egg-venture, games and crafts, bird and animal egg displays, live bunnies, and more.

Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 381.7911

8 p.m. The 806, 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806

BARRIO NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAY

7 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

9 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

7 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

TGTG

8 a.m.-12 p.m. John Stiff Memorial Park, 4800 Bell St., insaneinflatable5k.com

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APRIL 11

7 p.m. Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548

INSANE INFLATABLE 5K

FISH OUT OF WATER

9 p.m. The 806, 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806

APRIL 14

STRUGGLE JENNINGS

APRIL 18

SAM WEBER

7 p.m. Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548

APRIL 17

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by Make It Special. Tickets required. Wolflin Square, 2221 I-40 West, 410.7753

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at Region 16 Headstart, 1601 S. Cleveland St., 437.6592

Monthly Meeting 6 p.m. Alamo Tree Center, 1502 S. Cleveland St., 437.6592

FRAMING THE RED

EASTER EGG HUNT CARNIVAL

EASTER EGGCITEMENT

EGGSTRAVAGANZA!

ORIGINAL TEAM ROPING

AMARILLO VENOM VS. SIOUX CITY

6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

APRIL 18-19

PANHANDLE CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION

8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

APRIL 24-26

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate Easter with everything related to eggs. Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive, 355.9547

MC3 TEAM ROPING

COMMUNITY EASTER FESTIVAL

APRIL 25

10 a.m. Hosted by Tradewind Community Church.

Tradewind School Park, 4300 S. Williams St.

PARAMOUNT EASTER BLOCK PARTY AND EGG HUNT

9 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

PANHANDLE TEAM PENNING & SORTING 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St., 355.3396

QUAIL CREEK EASTER EGG HUNT 10 a.m. The Church @ Quial Creek, 801 Tascosa Road, 358.7681

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Panhandle Perspective Vintage motel signs from Route 66’s nostalgic past can still be seen as the street winds its way through Amarillo.

I photographed the Cowboy Motel from the view out of my 1957 Belair. Although it was shot a couple of years ago, the image looks like it could have been taken 60 years ago.

SHANNON RICHARDSON, PHOTOGRAPHER Shannon has been photographing commercial/advertising work for more than 20 years. Shannon’s photography has won numerous Addy awards including three best of shows as well as being featured in the Graphis Photo Annual 2001, JPG Magazine and Shots. He has also published a photographic book about Route 66. See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and route66americanicon.com.

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20 Questions

BRANDY HALL What is the best advice you received when you were beginning your career? Treat people the way you want to be treated. How do you use social media to grow your network? I love the interaction social media provides, especially for referrals and reviews. How do you maintain balance? Balance is a hard thing for me. I try to wear all the hats. I am working on my best yes, and where to say no. What has been your wisest investment? People. Always invest in people.

How has your past work experience shaped you into a leader? It has helped me learn how to be a team player. We succeed when the team succeeds. What is the best part about your job? The people I get to work with and our customers. How has mentorship made a difference in your professional and private life? It has been everything to me. Find people that speak truth and encouragement into your life. Which living person do you most admire and why?

My parents. They have built a wonderful business that I get to be a part of. Which over-used word or phrase makes you cringe? “Lit.” (I have a teenager.) What is your business philosophy? Have empathy for employees and other people. Which quality do you most value in an employee? Dependability and trustworthiness. What personality trait has most helped you succeed? Kindness. Who is your favorite author? Jen Wilkin, Jackie Hill-Perry and Rosaria Butterfield. What did you learn from your best boss? That people matter. Your worst? To avoid creating turmoil between your employees. How can Amarillo improve its business environment? I think Amarillo is making great strides toward growing our community, which in turn grows businesses. Best time management tool: My desk calendar and my husband. I lack some time management skills. I can’t live without my: Bible and my family. My favorite thing about Amarillo is: its smalltown feel and the most friendly people. Most unusual job or task: I tinted car windows one summer for my dad.

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