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OCTOBER 2019
A TRUE
TEXAS
LEGACY
THE NEIGHBORHOOD GEM AUSTIN LIFESTYLE DIET
LIFESTYLE LETTER
OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER
Corey Mercke | corey.mercke@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Roslyn Bond | roslyn.bond@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lesson Medrano, Brandon Weber III
Food, Glorious Food ARE YOU HUNGRY, AUSTIN? We’re sure you will be when you read—or should we say devour—this issue, the most drool-worthy one of the year: the Foodie issue! We spent the last few months scouring the streets in search of the most delicious bites Austin has to offer, and we found our favorites to fill these pages. Narrowing down all the sensational local flavors and global cuisines in town was no easy task, but we are confident this issue is an accurate representation of our emerging reputation as a true dining destination. While we don’t like to play favorites, the Foodie issue is near and dear to our hearts. After all, food is not only nourishing (and delicious) but it also brings people together—whether it’s a special anniversary dinner, a much-needed lunch break with coworkers, a friend’s birthday party or even a casual weeknight meal with family. Food is often considered one of life’s great pleasures. Consider this issue your foodie guide to Austin, featuring the best places to
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
satisfy your hunger. Feeling inspired by the pros? Check out reflections written
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
by our own Dr. Ben Carerra with his Austin Lifestyle diet recommendations.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
Enjoy a night out with the family at the neighborhood gem Baretto for authen-
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
tic Italian tastes where you can also enjoy a delicious, handcrafted cocktail,
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
Dos Besos, which pronounces Austin’s own Z Tequila as its main ingredient! We promise we wouldn’t steer you wrong. Dig in, Austin!
EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
Roslyn Bond, Editorial Coordinator
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ON THE COVER Pepe Zevada Tequila Blanco; Prosciutto-wrapped avocado and a handcrafted
Proverbs 3:5-6
cocktail, Dos Besos, from Baretto located in the
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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019
FEATURES 16 A True Texas Legacy Pepe Zevada, Owner of Z Tequila, Speaks on the Significance of Family, Tradition and Culture
22 Austin Lifestyle Diet Reflections from Dr. Ben
24 The Neighborhood Gem This Rustic Italian Restaurant and Bar Offers a Family-Oriented Atmosphere for Everyone to Enjoy Together
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26 Mod Chic Designer Home Live-Work Bouldin Home Combines Sustainability and Style
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Renovate & Refine
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24 Local Limelight 26 Open House 30 Culinary Creations 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report
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“G
RATEFULNESS IS A PRIVILEGE OF CIVILIZED SOCIETIES AND HUMAN BEINGS,” SAYS PEPE ZEVADA, ONE OF THE MOST REPUTABLE VISIONARIES AND ENTREPRENEURS OF OUR TIME. Pepe believes in tradition, family and one’s behavior as being an indicator of one’s character. He believes that suc-
cess does not change people, but rather magnifies who they are. Today, Pepe is the tried-and-true brand owner of Z Tequila, which originated here in Austin in 2008 and derives from a long line of brands and businesses Pepe has had the opportunity to be a part of throughout his life. Pepe has created a whole new concept of liquor in Austin when he launched Z Tequila, and today, people all over the world celebrate over his all-natural, smooth-tasting spirits. More importantly, Pepe is known as a renowned, beloved family member and friend of many. He is a man of class, honesty and compassion and lives by these values daily which have built his unforgettable legacy over the years. He was born on Jan. 21, 1942, in Montpellier, France, where he then moved to Mexico shortly after being born with his family and grew up as a young man under the guidance of his two wonderful parents, Jose Angel Zevada and Maria Del Socorro Gomez Molleda. He was their beloved only child, and he looked up to them throughout his life and to this day. Pepe moved from Mexico to Austin in 2008 and was approached in the same year to start his own tequila line by a local distiller and
He says the liquor business is a people’s business,
friend who believed in Pepe’s legacy.
and he wants to be a part of bringing good people
Pepe has worked over the years, providing for his family and
together to celebrate life.
steadily creating a legacy by branding his name, Z Tequila and work-
He left Mexico City at the tender age of 18 after
ing in the liquor industry throughout his life all around the world.
attending a boarding school from the age of 9. Pepe came from a long line of bankers in his family on his father’s side, and when the time came for
him to be a banker, he made the brave decision to choose his own path. Some may have branded him as a rebel or a free spirit; however, Pepe knew there was a bigger life out there for him to find, and he set out to do just that. CONTINUED >
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many values from his family, which is what has kept him headstrong in overcoming any
Europe in places such as Cortina d’Ampezzo,
major obstacles he has faced.
commonly referred to as Cortina, which is a
Pepe was given an opportunity of a life-
town and comune in the heart of the south-
time when he was first introduced to the
ern (Dolomitic) Alps in the Veneto region of
liquor industry by promoting Jack Daniels
Northern Italy and other surrounding towns.
all over the world from 1980 to 1987. He was
He can remember the happiest moment
able to create long-lasting relationships
Pepe is a strong
of his life being when he met his beautiful
with restaurants and bar owners as well
believer that life is
wife, Kathy, and married her on March 17,
as distributors and retailers, which would
the best university
1973. They had their first child, Monica
aid in his accomplishment of creating his
and that it is life that
nine months later. He says he inherited
own brand in 2008.
teaches your most important lessons.
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He traveled back to Europe in hopes of getting back to his roots. He lived all over
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“THANK YOU, AUSTIN! I COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTING MY DREAMS.” –PEPE ZEVADA
Pepe is a strong believer that life is the best university and that it is life that teaches your most important lessons.
something, and without faith, then you are merely an empty shell.
When asked who he would like to recognize for their support in his life accomplish-
One of Pepe’s philosophy is, “Good things
ments, Pepe said his wife, Kathy; his two
“The spirit of survival peps up in you, and
happen to good people, and when you
daughters, Monica and Marcela; his son-in-
if you know how to use it, then that’s when
are good to others and good to yourself,
law, Jose Baez; and his four grandchildren,
you survive,” he says.
then that is when good things happen.”
Daniela, Jose Pablo, Patricio and Cayetana.
He believes how you treat yourself is
He believes that life is two things: Life will
how you will treat others around you,
pay you back or collect from you. If you are
and his parents taught him to put himself
good to others and respectful, then life will
first and to always remember the signifi-
pay you back accordingly. When you harm
cance of his contribution to this world.
people, then life will collect from you accord-
Pepe says faith is when you believe in
ingly. You choose your own destiny.
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REFLECTIONS FROM DR. BEN WE
NATION—
being the answer. The rise in obesity contin-
OR SHOULD I SAY MALNOURISHED. The truth is,
ARE
AN
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ued. All other diets that followed—paleo diet,
no one worried before the World Wars and before
old vegetarian and new vegan diets—have con-
food needed to be iced or placed in cans so they
tributed little to our overall health.
could be shipped to our troops in Europe.
New research suggests that decreasing sugar
That’s when preservatives were added, and since
intake can be done easier when fat (good fat)
then, the epidemic of obesity began and hasn’t
intake is increased. They explain that the liver
disappeared even after nutrition labels have been
functions as a sugar-producing organ. When
placed and multiple diets have been suggested.
there is sugar in the blood, which is necessary for
Because heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the
our organs to work, the liver stops working and
country, the FDA required the implementation of a
stores energy in the form of fat. On the contrary,
diet pyramid and labels on all food products, and
if there is no sugar in our blood—only fat and
this is when the low-fat concern was brought up,
protein—the liver will turn it into sugar. This is the
thinking “fat goes to fat.”
basis of the newest diet that has now changed
Little research was done by the government as
the food pyramid upside down.
to why the number of deaths due to heart attack, diabetes and hypertension did not decline. Soon thereafter, Atkins suggested to increase protein
Fewer carbs, more fat. Confused? Many are, but this
and decrease carbohydrates in the Mediterranean
appears to be the one thing that has not been done
diets, which did nothing as well.
yet and is the basis of the so-called keto diet. If you try
Future diets suggested increasing fish and plant sources of protein, with the decrease in fat
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CULINARY CREATIONS
SPRINKLED + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Marshmallow fluff + Sprinkles
PB + CHOCO DREAM + Graham crackers + Peanut butter cups + Marshmallow fluff + Chocolate syrup
RASPBERRY COCONUT + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Marshmallow + Raspberries + Coconut flakes
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GIMME S'MORE PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN + DANA RUDOLPH
PUMP UP YOUR S’MORES WITH THESE TRIED + TRUE TWISTS ON A CLASSIC
WHAT
YOU NEED
WHAT
YOU DO
+ Graham crackers
SPRINKLED: Begin with two graham cracker squares. Place one on
+ Chocolate bars
a microwave-safe plate and top with chocolate bars and a scoop of
+ Peanut butter cups
marshmallow fluff. Set aside. Take the other graham cracker square
+ Sprinkles
and spread marshmallow fluff on half (top + bottom), then coat with
+ Sea salt
sprinkles and set aside. Microwave the half with chocolate + marsh-
+ Chocolate syrup
mallow for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove
+ Caramel syrup
and top with sprinkled graham cracker.
+ Raspberries + Coconut flakes
PB + CHOCO DELIGHT: Begin with two graham cracker squares.
+ Marshmallows
Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with peanut butter
+ Marshmallow fluff (vegetarian)
cups and a scoop of marshmallow fluff. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove and top with chocolate syrup and second graham cracker square. RASPBERRY COCONUT: Begin with two graham cracker squares. Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with chocolate bars and a marshmallow. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow puffs up. Remove and top with raspberries, coconut flakes and second graham cracker square.
OLD-SCHOOL + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Marshmallows
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OCTOBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
4–13
12
songwriting talent. It will present
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVAL
OKTOBERFEST
crafted songs and the people and
Austin City Limits Music Festival fea-
We will be celebrating our Oktoberfest
tures a diverse lineup of acts every
here at the German-Texan Heritage
year with stages, performances—and
Society from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Come and
best of all, two weekends of tacos,
enjoy some Gemuetlichkeit, German
brews, vegan options and more.
food and beer as well as live bands.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
more than 35 showcases a day, featuring a wide variety of finely
German-Texan Heritage Society
stories behind them.
19 TEXAS TRUCKLANDIA FEST Austin American-Statesmen
5
13
Step 1: Get Your Wristband (Judge or
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENT
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAILS
face! Step 4: Spread the love (vote—
Do512 Lounge
this time, not electronically!) Well-
Come enjoy a fun family time to cel-
This year’s event features three sep-
behaved pups are welcome.
ebrate Halloween. There will be ven-
arate spooky trails each night: one
dors of many kinds and goodie bags
for young children (amusing, rated
while supplies last! Family-friendly
G); another for those who want
and free admission!
spooky surprises (rated PG); and a
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
General). Step 2: Pick up wristbands
scary, scary trail.
5 ACL SILENT DISCO POWERED BY QUIET EVENTS (WEEKEND ONE) Zilker Park
Quiet Events is excited to announce
18–20
20 AUSTIN FERMENTATION FESTIVAL 2019 Mueller Lake Park
This free educational event celebrates
DRIPPING SPRINGS SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL Dripping Springs, Texas
all things fermented in Central Texas and will run from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Texas Farmers’ Market at Mueller. It's a day filled with workshops focused on
its partnership with ACL Fest to
Dripping
Songwriters
fermented foods, an expanded farm-
produce
ACL
Festival is a three-day event in
ers market with a focus on fermented
Fest Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7–9
Dripping Springs featuring a roster
products, specialty dishes from local
p.m. at Zilker Park.
of local, national and international
chefs, live music and a silent auction.
Silent
Discos
at
Springs
the day of event. Step 3: Feed your
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REALTY REPORT
REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
AUSTIN LIFE
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Bouldin South
$785,000.00
$789,000
101%
2
3
2
Lost Creek
$1,000,000.00
$1,075,000
108%
0
5
4
Barton Terrace
$1,200,000.00
$1,200,000
100%
7
4
3.5
Zilker
$1,995,000.00
$1,875,000
94%
32
4
3.5
Rocky Creek Ranch
$885,000.00
$870,000
98%
23
5
4.5
Timberline Terrace
$2,100,000.00
$2,073,100
99%
5
5
4.5
Clarksville
$1,998,500.00
$1,895,000
95%
28
4
3.5
Barton Creek
$2,750,000.00
$2,500,000
91%
18
6
3.5
Rabb Inwood Hills
$1,600,000.00
$1,600,000
100%
0
4
3
Bouldin South
$850,000.00
$800,000
94%
0
3
3
Bouldin South
$750,000.00
$800,000
107%
0
2
3
Barton Hills
$995,000.00
$1,016,000
102%
4
3
3.5
Regents
$1,250,000.00
$1,247,000
100%
6
4
3.5
Woods Westlake
$1,100,000.00
$1,040,000
95%
9
4
3.5
Cherry Creek
$438,900.00
$445,500
102%
3
3
3
WestfieldÂ
$4,500,000.00
$4,080,000
91%
23
6
3.5
Tarrytown Oaks
$1,495,000.00
$1,495,000
100%
1
5
3
Barton Creek
$2,375,000.00
$2,150,000
91%
38
4
3.5
Austonian
$985,000.00
$970,000
98%
0
1
1.5
Town Lake Residences
$979,000.00
$979,000
100%
3
2
3
Town Lake Residences
$1,750,000.00
$1,750,000
100%
4
2
3
Cardinal Lane Condos
$812,500.00
$802,500
99%
7
3
3.5
Cambridge Condo
$799,000.00
$730,000
91%
12
2
3
$1,260,000.00
$1,187,500
94%
14
2
3
Nokonah Condo
List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.
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26–27 TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL 2019 Texas State Capitol
OCTOBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
Don't miss out on the 24th annual
Texas Book Festival, a weekend of book talks, signings, family activities, live music and more, held in and
around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin.
26 AUSTIN LOBSTER FESTIVAL Republic Square
Austin Lobster Festival provides fresh
live Maine lobster, prepared to mouthwatering perfection. You can also dance away the calories to a variety
of popular artists throughout the day.
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