TRIBEZA Summer 2021 Outdoors Issue by TRIBEZA Austin Curated

Austin & Beyond:

Summer Adventures

also: KEEP AUSTIN GREEN / NOURISHING THE SOUL / TRIBEZA TALK B

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W H AT ’ S F R E S H O N

TRIBEZA.COM LIVE MUSIC IS BACK

Plan a summer of free shows at the Long Center. The Drop-In series will bring acts like Mélat, Bob Schneider and Gina Chavez to the H-E-B Terrace downtown. tribeza.com/free-summerconcerts

FIT FOR A KING

JOIN THE CLUB

Author Austin Kleon is leading a new book club focused on creative refueling. We spoke with him about living, writing and reading in Austin. tribeza.com/austin-kleon

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M É L AT P H OTO B Y J A N A C A N T U A .

Merry Monarch Creamery is a pick-up and delivery-only small-batch ice cream dream with flavors that are delicious, whimsical and adventurous. tribeza.com/merry-monarch-creamery

CONTENTS

JULY DEPARTMENTS

Keep Austin Green: Investing in outdoor spaces for years to come.

Social Hour p. 18 Tribeza Talk p.22 Kristin’s Column p. 30 Arts & Entertainment Calendars p. 32 Karen’s Pick p. 70 Dining Guide p. 76 A Look Behind p. 88 GUIDES

Austin & Beyond: 12 Summer Adventures p. 53 FEATURES

Out on the Farm: Bastrop summer series refreshes and reconnects.

Keep Austin Green p. 40 Nourishing the Soul p. 48 ON THE COVER Dive into our curated guide of summer adventures, p. 53. COVER PHOTO BY KNOX KRONENBERG

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G R E E N S PAC E S P H OTO B Y T R AV I S H A L L M A R K . FA R M P H OTO CO U R T E S Y O F E D E N E A S T

Travel: Port Aransas p. 82

EDITOR’S LETTER

On board the Scarlet Lady for a sunset dolphin cruise in Port Aransas.

CAN HARDLY BELIEVE IT: Looking around our city, signs of revival are everywhere. There’s nothing like being back in the lobby bar at the South Congress Hotel, Negroni in hand, chatting with friends again. I practically squealed with glee when cozying up in the bright blue benches of Dai Due for brunch, indoors at last after all those months on the (albeit gorgeous) patio. Just the other week, I swear a single tear of joy slipped into my cappuccino while I admired the exposed brick interiors of Texas French Bread. I may or may not be hyperbolizing, but suddenly seeing the inside of restaurants and libraries and museums again is doing my heart more good than I can say. And now that another scorching Texas summer is in full swing, these places are becoming a welcome respite from the heat. Quite a bit of this summer issue focuses on the great outdoors. Writing about three new parks opening or reopening this year, Kahron Spearman covers how Austin is investing in its green spaces for years to come (“Keep Austin Green,” p. 40). Meanwhile, Laurel Miller features a new farm dinner series out in Bastrop, hosted by Sonya Coté at the recently transplanted Eden East (“Nourishing the Soul,” p. 48). Whether your outdoor exploring takes you to Lake Austin or as far as Port Aransas (“Port of Call,” p. 82), the Tribeza team has you covered with podcasts, products and songs for the road (“On the Road Again,” p. 22).

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Usually, I like to pack up my car for a road trip out West this time of year. But putting together our new curated guide to the best summer activities in and around Austin, I remembered how many unique adventures are right here in Central Texas (“Austin and Beyond,” p. 53). From the best local spas, hikes and rooftop bars to the best day trips and bakery detours, there’s something for everyone in those 16 pages. I hope you’ll have as much fun reading it as we had putting it all together. It was a joy to fill our pages with the excitement I think everyone is feeling right now as we return to some degree of “normal.” I for one can’t wait to find my seat at the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series (p. 88), or stand next to sweaty strangers at a concert again (perhaps Angélica Rahe’s return to the Mohawk on July 16, p 26). Will I see you there? Thank you as always for reading Tribeza! Now get out there and explore.

Hannah J. Phillips Executive Editor

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HOUR Austin-based, youth-focused nonprofit Explore Austin threw its 12th annual Quest for the Summit fundraiser on May 7. The socially distanced experience was held in small groups at different host homes, with 100 guests gathered across nine locations. Every year, Quest raises funds in support of Explore Austin’s mission to empower youth in low-income communities through mentorship and outdoor adventure.

SWEETENS COVE BOURBON LAUNCH

On May 10, Sweetens Cove hosted its Austin launch party at DuMont’s Down Low. The new bourbon was created by a crew of notable names, including Austinites Andy Roddick, Leon Chen, Tom Nolan, Nav Sooch and former quarterback Peyton Manning. Blended by master distiller Marianne Eaves, the bourbon is named after the group’s other shared love: Tennessee’s Sweetens Cove Golf Club and its nine-hole course.

TROVADOR CUSTOMS LAUNCH PARTY Austin is now home to handcrafted hat maker Trovador Customs, which celebrated its launch with a party at Native Hostel on May 20. Guests were treated to live music by Paul Val, an open bar and Trovador’s debut Off the Hook spring collection. The custom hats are created by local artist and musician Ryan McGrath and are uniquely fitted to each individual wearer, with options for specialty additions. EXPLORE AUSTIN’S QUEST FOR THE SUMMIT: 1. Kathleen Schneeman & Angie Castilleja 2. Paul & Laura Detke 3. Catrina Salinas & Mollie O’Hara Leach 4. Andy & Rachel Elder 5. Amanda Janay SWEETENS COVE BOURBON LAUNCH 6.Tiff & Leon Chen 7. Samantha Olguin & Sister 8. Lauren Herring, Bryan Gonzales & Viviana Garcia 9. Hayden Walker, Anna Lewallen & Guests 10. Chris Evans, Andy Roddick, Chris Cates & Esteban Rey TROVADOR CUSTOMS LAUNCH PARTY 11. Sam Powell 12. Toni Jennings & Tyler Cochran 13. Paul Rafael, Otis Grigsby, Gemma Nicholas & Chime Ahanotu

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EXPLORE AUSTIN’S QUEST FOR THE SUMMIT

SOCIAL HOUR

ATX WONDER WOMAN GOLDEN HOUR To commemorate her recent nomination as an ATX Woman to Watch by Austin Woman Magazine, Fons PR held a bash for CEO and co-founder Brandy Fons on May 24 at the Commodore Perry Estate. Fons was joined by over 50 talented women advancing Austin film, music, events and more for a private “Golden Hour,” including rosé and petits fours provided by Commodore Perry’s pastry chef, Susana Querejazu.

Kendra Scott joined CEO Tom Nolan at Q2 Stadium on June 9 to launch Scott Bros. by Kendra Scott, the brand’s first-ever men’s collection. Family, friends and local celebrities were welcomed with Champagne as they got a firsthand look at the versatile new line, which was designed in collaboration with Scott’s sons. The jewelry arrived just in time for Father’s Day, providing unique pieces made of natural materials with something for everyone.

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GARDEN PARTY 2021 On June 3, the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum welcomed the return of its annual fundraiser, Garden Party. In its 23rd year, the event was held in the garden surrounded by decadent bites from top restaurants, wine from Twin Liquors and live entertainment from local performing arts organizations. Proceeds went toward the UMLAUF’s community outreach programs and innovative exhibitions, which serve nearly 50,000 visitors yearly. ATX WONDER WOMAN GOLDEN HOUR 1. Tania Ortega & Christine Lemchi 2. Heidi Okla, Brandy Fons & Ashley Gregg 3. Kelly Ann Shuman, Michelle Massa & Jane Hervey 4. Kimberly Pena & Micah Peterson 5. Shayda Torabi, Shelby Sorrel, Amber Diamond & Bonnie Barton 6. Sienna Fons & London Holtz SCOTT BROS. BY KENDRA SCOTT LAUNCH 7. Kendra Scott & Tom Nolan 8. Stephanie O’Neill & Stephanie Gilbert 9. Steve Hicks & Shannon Hicks 10. Torrence Thomas & Thurman Thomas GARDEN PARTY 2021 11. Justin & Tavia Hrabovsky 12. Carla Umlauf, Sophie Cheesar & Ella Cheesar 13. Evy Curtis, Madolyn Frazer & Aleshia Bonilla 14. Rajini Karthik, Angamuthu Karthik, Carla Umlauf & James Stinson

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AT X W O N D E R W O M A N P H OTO G R A P H S B Y H E AT H E R K E N N E DY, S COT T B R O S . L A U N C H P H OTO G R A P H S B Y G E T T Y I M AG E S R I C K K E R N G A R D E N PA R T Y P H OTO G R A P H S B Y F E L I C I A G R A H A M A N D J O N AT H A N G A R Z A

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What to Pack: Road trip essentials from homegrown Austin brands Kammok: By now, you hopefully already have one of Kammok’s classic Roo hammocks for your outdoor needs, but the Austin brand has several new products to add to your gear. The Field Blanket is perfect for both impromptu picnics in town and road trip adventures: With a soft fleece interior and a water-repellent ripstop shell, the compact blanket is versatile for all outdoor activities. kammok.com—Hannah J. Phillips

CLEAN: If you’re hitting the road, you’ll need a kick of caffeine along the way. Pack the cooler with CLEAN Cause’s limited-edition, no-sugar, watermelon-flavored energy drink. Think of it as sparkling, refreshing, high-octane fuel for you, made with yerba maté (and 160 mgs of natural caffeine). The Austinbased company released its ninth flavor to celebrate a major milestone—$1 million donated to help people in addiction recovery with sober-living scholarships. cleancause.com—Aaron Parsley

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Wondercide: Along with the wonders of nature comes the inconvenience of mosquitoes, ticks and other irritating pests. Cue Wondercide—another conscious and health-oriented brand that places importance on family. Avoiding artificial fragrances and synthetic pesticides, its repellants use plant-based ingredients that are actually effective, making it safe and easy for babies, kids and pets. wondercide.com—Holly Cowart

Maufrais Hats: An outdoor adventure calls for a good hat, and South Austin’s Maufrais makes eye-catching Stetsons for both men and women. Starting with an open crown hat, a Maufrais team member will create a custom work for you, steaming and shaping the hat to any crown style and tailoring accessories to your individual taste. Visit the Maufrais website to book a private hat shaping. maufrais.com—David Clough

Thunderbird Nut and Seed Bars: Long car rides require snacks. Instead of bringing junk food, take something good for you: All-natural Thunderbird Bars are made with nuts, whole seeds, spices and berries, with no added sugar or artificial additives. They’re also paleo, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free. Packed with micronutrients, Thunderbird Bars are perfect for when you need a bite of clean energy. Try the delicious Texas Maple Pecan bar (box of 12, $23.95). thunderbirdbar.com—DC

Howler Brothers: Known for stylish outdoor shirts worn by the likes of Matthew McConaughey (who favors the company’s vintage-inspired Gaucho Snapshirts), Austin-based Howler Brothers has the right gear for any road trip. The brand’s limited-run, high-quality clothing seamlessly blends Southern influences with elements from surfing and fly-fishing culture. We recommend packing the lightweight and breathable Lazy Gators: Egret Mansfield Shirt ($69). howlerbros.com—DC

ThinkSport Sunscreen: Whether you’re hiking through the Texas Hill Country or hitting city streets, one thing is an absolute necessity this summer: sunscreen. ThinkSport offers powerful protection at no expense to the user’s health, ensuring a product that’s natural, environmentally safe and free from harmful chemicals. The award-winning line offers SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunscreen sticks, baby-safe options and even lip balm, so you’re covered wherever you roam. gothink.com—HC tribeza.com

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Austin Art Talk: If you’re an artist or an admirer seeking inspiration, keep up with Scott David Gordon’s weekly Austin Art Talk podcast. The photographer, collector and overall art lover uses his platform to connect with local makers and visiting exhibitioners. With over 100 episodes available to date, listen in and discover the stories behind the individuals driving Austin’s creative scene. austinarttalk.com—HC

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Modern Renegades: Ashley Kelsch knows dating—the ups, the downs and everything in between. She brings her experience to her weekly podcast, Modern Renegades, where listeners can have their innermost dating questions answered. Ultimately, Kelsch explores how to expand one’s mindset and look inward to discover something new. “I promise, it won’t be boring,” she says. “Love and relationships—even with ourselves—never are.” modernrenegades.com/episodes—HC

The Austin Anthem Podcast: Hosted by diehard soccer fans, the Austin Anthem Podcast is a lighthearted and informative source for all things Major League Soccer and Austin’s own professional soccer team, Austin FC. Most episodes run an hour or longer. The program covers the latest Austin FC, Q2 Stadium and MLS news, as well as notable events and happenings in the Austin soccer community. austinanthem.org—DC

The Night Owl Podcast: Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? The Night Owl takes you to haunted bars, restaurants and businesses around the Central Texas area, unveiling the mysteries and stories surrounding each location. The podcast is currently on pause—meaning there’s no new episodes airing at the moment—but the program is slated to pick back up soon. Fortunately, there are plenty of episodes in the archive, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat as you drive to your next destination. thenightowlpodcast.com—DC

Hot Dish Radio: This mouthwatering podcast dives into the origin stories and unique perspectives that have turned our city into an unmatched destination for world-class cuisine. Host and celebrated author Mariam Parker delivers in-depth interviews with chefs, restaurateurs and professionals whose local impact goes far beyond four walls. Episodes regularly air on KOOP Radio 91.7 FM here in Austin and can be found online on Spotify. koop.org—HC

15 Minute History: Produced by the History Department at the University of Texas at Austin, this podcast keeps history lessons short and sweet. Focused on world, U.S. and Texas happenings, 15 Minute History takes an interesting topic from the past and delivers it in an accessible, bite-size format. Each episode runs under half an hour, which makes it great for binge listening. By the end of your road trip, you might feel like a history buff. 15minutehistory.org—DC tribeza.com

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MUSIC These Texas musicians dropped new music for your summer soundtrack.

Angélica Rahe: After canceling the world tour for her debut album, Reina, in 2020, Rahe returns to the stage on July 16 at the Mohawk. The Spanish singer-songwriter recorded her first EP in 2018 with Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas.—HJP

Tiarra Girls: After signing with Cosmica Artists earlier this year, this Mexican American sister trio dropped a new single, “Soy Chingona,” in June. Influenced by rock, Latin, pop, soul, reggae and more, there’s a little something for everyone here. Definitely an Austin band to watch.—HJP

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Bob Schneider: One of Austin’s iconic local troubadours releases a new album later this summer, but you can get a sneak peek on his song “I Love This Life”—a good candidate for Austin’s official summer anthem.—HJP

T I A R R A G I R L S P H OTO B Y J AC K I E L E E YO U N G . J O N AT H A N T E R R E L L B Y I S M A E L Q U I N TA N I L L A . B O B S C H N E I D E R P H OTO B Y B O B S C H N E I D E R . A N G É L I C A R A H E P H OTO CO U R T E S Y O F A N G É L I C A R A H E .

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Jonathan Terrell: The first line of Terrell’s latest song says it all: “I need to get out of the city for a minute / I need to turn off my phone.” Released in May, “Highway” is the first single from his upcoming album, slated for September, and is the perfect first track to get your road trip going.—HJP

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Tribeza Summer Reading List BOOKS TO UPLIF T, INSPIRE AND E XCITE YOU BY THE POOL OR BE ACH THIS SUMMER By Hannah J. Phillips

Willie Nelson’s Letters to America While the rest of us were making sourdough starters and TikTok coffee recipes, Willie Nelson used his time during quarantine to release original music (First Rose of Spring, July 2020), a new book (Me and Sister Bobbie, September 2020) and a Frank Sinatra cover album (That’s Life, February 2021). As the Red Headed Stranger gears up to get on the road again, he releases yet another book this summer. In Willie Nelson’s Letters to America, Nelson pens a series of heartfelt letters with his longtime collaborator Turk Pipkin. Ranging from letters to loved ones to lyrics, jokes and general musings, Nelson wrote the book to lift our collective spirits.

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An Indian Among Los Indígenas: A Travel Memoir, by Ursula Pike An enrolled member of the Karuk Tribe, Austin-based author Ursula Pike was born in California and grew up in Daly City, California, and Portland, Oregon. In her debut memoir, Pike takes her readers on a beautiful journey—both physically and metaphorically. Externally, she travels to the mountains of Bolivia, where she spent two years as part of the Peace Corps; internally, she explores issues of identity and colonialism through her unique perspective as an Indigenous American serving among the Indigenous peoples of another country. Her insights and vivid imagery are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Texas Rivers and Texas Barbecue, by Wildsam After producing a comprehensive guide to Texas in March 2020, our favorite hyperlocal travel guide publisher is back with two new installments for the Lone Star State. Wildsam released Texas Rivers and Texas Barbecue earlier this summer, bringing to life the best barbecue pits and beloved waterways through the work of acclaimed photographers and writers. With 60 highly curated photos, essays and interviews, the two new almanacs join the Texas state guide as the perfect trio for any Texas road trip.

The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave While not technically by an Austin author, this gripping mystery takes place in the capital city and will have you on the edge of your seat. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year, Hannah Hall, asking her to protect his 16-year old daughter, Bailey. Now, Hannah and Bailey have to work together to unlock Owen’s true identity. Published in May 2021, the book became an instant New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection.

KRISTIN'S COLUMN

Going Outside By Kristin Armstrong Illustration by Caro Ginorio

AM A NATURE GIRL. Give me mountains, the ocean, toes in the sand, a grove of trees, the rush of a river, the hush of a forest, the sound of birds greeting the morning, a sunrise, a blue sky, a beckoning stretch of trail, the smell of rain or fresh-cut grass, flowers, a sunset, a full moon, a starry night. Nothing can rid me of anxiety, clear writer’s block or turn my frown upside down faster than going outside. When I am feeling out of sorts, nature recalibrates me and returns me to myself. It’s similar to the calming factor of connection or oneness I get from meditation, reclaiming my part in All That Is. Being important and infinitesimal all at once is a sweet, inexplicable remembrance and relief. It has a transactional quality for me, exchanging whatever is bringing me down for something that lifts me up. Going outside can mean grounding in nature, or remembering to play. Going outside can also signify stepping outside our comfort zone. What does it mean to you to go outside your comfort zone? Is it giving a speech? Asking someone on a date? Learning something new? Physical exertion? Admitting you need help and seeking it? Letting

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go of something or someone important? Saying yes to a new job, a move, an invitation? Signing up? Starting over? Starting a business? Saying yes? Saying no? Saying I love you? Saying we’re through? Booking that trip? Making a commitment to yourself and keeping it? Speaking your truth? Trying and releasing outcomes? Risking failure? Opening to abundance and success? Standing for something? Putting your heart on the line? Testing your training? Spreading your wings? Trusting another person? Trusting yourself? Stepping onto a spiritual path? Admitting you want something? Finally feeling worthy enough to receive it? Embracing the freedom to change your mind? Really showing up? Really walking away? Accepting what you want to resist? Agreeing to adapt? Challenging old beliefs and rewriting your narrative from a new perspective? Overriding resentment and choosing love instead? Keeping your heart open when everything in you wants to close? There is always this tipping point, the place where the fear or discomfort of doing something new or different is overtaken by the awareness that things cannot remain as they are. This is the sweet spot where contemplating change shifts into getting off our ass and actually doing something about it. I love this curious, courageous place and the warriors of change who are willing to lean into it. Our life is like the patient, loving parent, standing in the pool, arms outstretched, waiting for us to jump in. We can override our perceived need for the smallness of comfort and complacency, choosing to expand instead. We can do the thing we think cannot be done, instead of leaving it to someone else. We can try, instead of eternally waiting to feel ready. We can love beyond our fear and bigger than our loss. We can welcome the discomfort and make peace with the pain. We can learn to regard the unknown as a friend we haven’t met yet, instead of a malevolent stranger. We can overcome the very thing that we thought would destroy us, allowing it to transform us into more than we ever imagined ourselves to be. The door is unlocked. Let’s go outside.

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C ALENDARS B E S U R E T O C H E C K W E B S I T E S F O R U P D AT E D I N F O R M AT I O N A N D S A F E T Y P R O T O C O L S

Entertainment MUSIC SONGS UNDER THE STARS Through August 8 ZACH Theatre GOOD VIBES ONLY Through August 18 Long Center Terrace THE DROP-IN July 1 – September 9 Long Center Terrace ANTONE’S ANNIVERSARY July 2 – 24 Antone’s Nightclub COME TOGETHER: BEATLES REDUX July 8 – 31 ZACH Theatre ROBERT EARL KEEN July 9 Nutty Brown Amphitheatre DAVID SHAW July 10 Historic Scoot Inn SUMMERLAND TOUR 2021 July 11 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park GARY CLARK JR. July 15 Antone’s Nightclub BILLY CURRINGTON July 16 Whitewater Amphitheater BLACK PISTOL FIRE July 23 Emo’s Austin MASTER P July 24 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park

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WYNONNA JUDD July 24 Haute Spot LOUIS THE CHILD July 28 & 29 Stubb’s BBQ 80S DANCE PARTY July 29 – August 8 ZACH Theatre JASON MRAZ July 30 Stubb’s BBQ KING CRIMSON July 31 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park MIKE ZITO BIG BAND August 5 Antone’s Nightclub GREYSON CHANCE August 6 The Parish WHISKEY MYERS August 6 & 7 Whitewater Amphitheater HANK WILLIAMS JR. August 7 Nutty Brown Amphitheatre JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT August 7 – 9 ACL Live CYPRESS HILL & ATMOSPHERE August 8 Whitewater Amphitheater ALANIS MORISSETTE August 12 Germania Insurance Amphitheater RISE AGAINST August 13 Stubb’s BBQ WIDESPREAD PANIC August 13 – 15 ACL Live

BOB SCHNEIDER & MITCH WATKINS August 14 One World Theatre TAME IMPALA August 14 Frank Erwin Center THE BLACK CROWES August 15 Germania Insurance Amphitheater ALL TIME LOW August 18 Stubb’s BBQ KESHA August 18 ACL Live GARY ALLAN August 20 Nutty Brown Amphitheatre MEGADETH & LAMB OF GOD August 20 Germania Insurance Amphitheater MIRANDA LAMBERT August 20 – 22 Whitewater Amphitheater FOR GOODNESS SAKE BENEFIT August 21 Virtual JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS August 21 Nutty Brown Amphitheatre PVRIS August 21 Emo’s Austin OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL August 22 Germania Insurance Amphitheater

MAGGIE ROSE August 28 Antone’s Nightclub LOS ÁNGELES AZULES August 29 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park SOUL ASYLUM August 30 ACL Live

FILM SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES July 6 – September Paramount Theatre SLACKER 30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING July 13 Paramount Theater MOVIE NIGHT July 14 – August 25 Central Machine Works Brewery BLANCANIEVES (SNOW WHITE) July 15 Laguna Gloria Amphitheater DEAR MR. BRODY PREMIERE July 18 AFS Cinema REMEMBER THE TITANS July 23 Buda Amphitheater & City Park HILL COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL July 29 – August 1 Fredericksburg, TX AGLIFF LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL August 26 – September 6 Various Locations + Virtual

THEATER YOUNG SHAKESPEARE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING July 9 – 18 The Curtain Theatre LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS July 9 – August 14 Hill Country Galleria Central Plaza RAIN FALLS SPECIAL ON ME August 17 – September 4 Ground Floor Theatre GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE July 22–31 Trinity Street Playhouse STOMP August 28 & 29 Bass Concert Hall

COMEDY VANESSA GONZALEZ July 9 The Velveeta Room NICK TURNER & NICK VATTEROTT July 15 – 17 Creek & Cave BROOKS WHEELAN July 22 – 24 Creek & Cave COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD July 24 Paramount Theatre MAC BLAKE July 30 The Velveeta Room

BILL MAHER August 1 ACL Live

AUSTIN TACO & MARGARITA FESTIVAL July 24 ACL Live

MICHAEL IAN BLACK August 14 Stateside at the Paramount

CLASSIC GAME FEST July 24 & 25 Palmer Events Center

CHRIS GETHARD August 19 – 21 Creek & Cave

WEDDING CAPITAL OF TEXAS SHOWCASE July 25 Distiller’s Hall

HEATHER MCMAHAN August 20 & 21 Paramount Theatre

FAMILY AFF SUMMER FILM PROGRAM Through July 30 Vesper STORY WRANGLERS SUMMER WRITING ROUNDUP Through August 16 Paramount Theatre (Virtual) BLIPPI THE MUSICAL July 10 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park SUMMER CREATIVE STUDIO July 20 – 30 O. Henry Middle School I CAN BE PRESIDENT: A KID’S EYEVIEW August 19 Bullock Texas State History Museum (Virtual)

OTHER AUSTIN SYMPHONY JULY 4TH CONCERT & FIREWORKS July 4 Vic Mathias Shores TFWA EL PASO FAMILY MEAL July 11 Fairmont Austin

FUTURE FRONT TEXAS SWIM SESSIONS July 29 & Aug 26 The LINE Hotel AFF NEW MEXICO WRITERS RETREAT August 11 – 15 Ghost Ranch CEDAR PARK RODEO August 13 & 14 H-E-B Center at Cedar Park HOME & GARDEN SHOW August 13 – 15 Austin Convention Center AUSTIN PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE August 14 Downtown Austin THE FRONT MARKET & FESTIVAL August 21 & 22 Fair Market BAT FEST August 28 Congress Avenue Bridge BBBS ICE BALL GALA August 28 Fairmont Austin LE GARAGE SALE August 28 & 29 Palmer Events Center H-E-B AUSTIN SUNSHINE RUN August 29 Vic Mathias Shores + Virtual LONESTAR ROUND UP September 3 & 4 Travis County Expo Center

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Art SPACES

GAYLON F. STAGNER July 1 – September 18 Tiemann Art Gallery

IRENE RODERICK: DANCING WITH THE WALL Through July 15 Central Library Gallery SÉJOUR EN COULEUR Through July 16 Contracommon GRETA OLIVAS: LISTENING TO STILLNESS Through July 24 Link & Pin Gallery KATE BRADSHAWDAVID Through July 24 CAMIBAart Gallery CALL ME TONY Through July 25 Sage Studio KENT BURRESS: SOLO EXHIBITION Through July 25 ArtUs Co Gallery BEHIND THE SCENES: HOLLYWOOD’S SISTINE CHAPEL Through August 1 Bass Concert Hall BEYOND VAN GOGH: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Through August 8 Circuit of the Americas DEBORAH ROBERTS: I’M Through August 15 Contemporary Austin Jones Center

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GUITAR Through August 15 Bullock Texas State History Museum

HALLIE RAE WARD: SOLO EXHIBITION July 17 – September 4 Art for the People

TORBJØRN RØDLAND: BIBLE EYE Through August 15 Contemporary Austin Jones Center

ISABELLE DUPUY July 24 Ao5 Gallery

MEXICO, THE BORDER & BEYOND Through August 22 Mexic-Arte Museum

IN CHARACTER July 2 – 31 ICOSA Collective Gallery ANALUZ GUERRA: NI DE AQUI, NI DE ALLA July 3 – 24 Co-Lab Projects A WORLD WITHOUT WASTE July 3 – August 7 Ivester Contemporary HOMECOMING July 10 Women & Their Work Gallery LINDSY HALLECKSON + REVI MEICLER: MOMENTS July 10 – 31 Wally Workman Gallery

BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART 200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 5482 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 11–5, Su 1–5 blantonmuseum.org THE BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM 1800 Congress Ave. (512) 936 8746 Hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 12–5 thestoryoftexas.com

30X30X30 Through September 2 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden THE STRUGGLE & THE GLORY: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Through September 5 Neill-Cochran House Museum

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WE KNOW WHO WE ARE. WE KNOW WHAT WE WANT. July 24 – September 21 Women & Their Work Gallery 2021 – 2022 SELECTED ARTISTS August 1 – December 31, 2022 Women & Their Work Gallery STEPHEN BERNARD JONES: ZERO TO SIXTY August 6 – September 16 Lydia Street Gallery SARAH FERGUSON: NEFELIBATA August 7 – 28 Wally Workman Gallery ELIZABETH CHILES: TIME BEING August 28 – October 3 grayDUCK Gallery

THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN –JONES CENTER 700 Congress Ave. (512) 453 5312 Hours: W 12–11, Th–Sa 12–9, Su 12–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN–LAGUNA GLORIA 3809 W. 35th St. (512) 458 8191 Driscoll Villa hours: Tu–W 12–4, Th–Su 10–4 Grounds hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 10–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org ELISABET NEY MUSEUM 304 E. 44th St. (512) 974 1625 Hours: W–Su 12–5 austintexas.gov/department/ elisabet-ney-museum FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM 802 San Marcos St. (512) 463 7948 Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM 1165 Angelina St. (512) 974 4926 Hours: M–W 10–6, Th 10–9, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver HARRY RANSOM CENTER 300 W. 21st St. (512) 471 8944 Hours: Tu–W 10–5, Th 10–7, F 10–5, Sa–Su 12–5 hrc.utexas.edu LBJ LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 2313 Red River St. (512) 721 0200 Hours: M–Su 9–5 lbjlibrary.org MEXIC–ARTE MUSEUM 419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6,  F–Sat 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org O. HENRY MUSEUM 409 E. 5th St. (512) 974 1398 Hours: W–Su 12–5 THINKERY AUSTIN 1830 Simond Ave. (512) 469 6200 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa–Su 10–6 thinkeryaustin.org UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM 605 Azie Morton Rd. (512) 445 5582 Hours: Tu–F 10–4, Sa–Su 12–4 umlaufsculpture.org

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Art SPACES GALLERIES ADAMS GALLERIES OF AUSTIN 1310 RR 620 S. Ste C4 (512) 243 7429 Hours: M–F 10–6, Su 10-2 adamsgalleriesaustin.com AO5 GALLERY 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 481 1111 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 ao5gallery.com ART FOR THE PEOPLE 1711 S. 1st St. (512) 761 4708 Hours: Tu–Th 11–6, F-Su 11–7 artforthepeoplegallery.com ARTUS CO. 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 118 (512) 761 6484 Hours: M–Su 12–6 artusco.com ARTWORKS GALLERY 1214 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1550 Hours: M–F 10–5, Sa 10–4 artworksaustin.com ATELIER 1205 1205 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 434 9046 Hours: Tu-F 11-4 atelier1205.com AUSTIN ART GARAGE 2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. J (512) 351 5934 Hours: Tu–Su 11–6 austinartgarage.com AUSTIN ARTSPACE 7739 Northcross Dr., Ste. Q (512) 763 0646 Hours: F-Sa 11–5 austinartspace.com

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AUSTIN GALLERIES 5804 Lookout Mountain Dr. (512) 495 9363 By appointment only austingalleries.com BALE CREEK ALLEN GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd. #103 (512) 633 0545 By appointment only balecreekallengallery.com BIG MEDIUM GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 2 (512) 939 6665 Hours: Tu–Sa 12–6 bigmedium.org CAMIBAart 6448 Hwy 290 East, Ste. A102 (512) 937 5921 Hours: F-Sa 12–6 camibaart.com CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 974 7400 Hours: M-Th 10-9, F-Sa 10-6, Su 12-6 library.austintexas.gov/ central/gallery CHRISTIAN-GREEN GALLERY 201 E. 21st St. (512) 471 0254 Hours: T & Th, 1-3 galleriesatut.org CO-LAB PROJECTS 5419 Glissman Rd. (512) 300 8217 By event and appointment only co-labprojects.org DAVIS GALLERY 837 W. 12th St. (512) 477 4929 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 davisgalleryaustin.com

DIMENSION GALLERY SCULPTURE AND 3D ART 979 Springdale Rd., Ste. 99 (512) 479 9941 Hours: Th-Sa 10–6 dimensiongallery.org DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10–10, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 austintexas.gov/department/ dougherty-arts-center FLATBED CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING 3701 Drossett Dr. (512) 477 9328 Hours: W–F 10–5, Sa 12–5 flatbedpress.com FLUENT COLLABORATIVE 502 W. 33rd St. (512) 453 3199 By appointment only fluentcollab.org GRAYDUCK GALLERY 2213 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 826 5334 Hours: Th–Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 grayduckgallery.com ICOSA COLLECTIVE 916 Springdale Rd. #102 (512) 920 2062 Hours: F–Sa 12–6 icosacollective.com IVESTER CONTEMPORARY 916 Springdale Rd. Bldg 2, ste. 107 (737) 209 0379 Hours: Tu–F 10-6, Sa 10-4 ivestercontemporary.com

JULIA C. BUTRIDGE GALLERY 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10–10, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 austintexas.gov/jcbgallery LA PEÑA 227 Congress Ave., #300 (512) 477 6007 Hours: M–F 8–5, Sa 8–3 lapena–austin.org LINK & PIN 2235 E. 6th St., Ste. 102 (512) 900 8952 Hours: Th–Sa 1–5 linkpinart.com LORA REYNOLDS GALLERY 360 Nueces St., #50 (512) 215 4965 Hours: W–Sa 11–6 lorareynolds.com LOTUS GALLERY 1009 W. 6th St., #101 (512) 474 1700 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 lotusasianart.com LYDIA STREET GALLERY 1200 E. 11th St. #109 (512) 524 1051 Hours: Sa–Su 12–5, By appointment M–F lydiastreetgallery.com MARTHA’S CONTEMPORARY 4115 Guadalupe St. (512) 695 1437 Hours: W-Su 12-7 facebook.com/ marthascontemporary MASS GALLERY 705 Gunter St. (512) 535 4946 Hours: F 5–8, Sa–Su 12–5 massgallery.org

MODERN ROCKS GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd., #103 (512) 524 1488 Hours: Tu–Sa 11–6 modernrocksgallery.com MONDO GALLERY 4115 Guadalupe St. (512) 296 2447 Hours: Tu–Sa 12–6 mondoshop.com NEBULA GALLERY 217 W. 2nd St. (512) 239 9317 Hours: Tu–W 1–6, Th–F 1–7, Sa 12–7, Sun 12–6 thenebulagallery.com NORTHERN-SOUTHERN 1902 E. 12th St. Hours: Sa 3–6:30 northern-southern.com OLD BAKERY & EMPORIUM 1006 Congress Ave. (512) 974 1300 Hours: Tu–Sa 9–4 austintexas.gov/obemporium PREACHER GALLERY 119 W. 8th St. (512) 489 0200 By appointment only preacher.co/gallery PRIZER GALLERY 2023 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 575 3559 Hours: Sa 12–5 prizerartsandletters.org STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERY 1101 W. 6th St. (512) 507 0828 Hours: Tu-Sa 11–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com

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VISUAL ARTS CENTER 2300 Trinity St. (512) 471 3713 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 12–5 utvac.org WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY 1202 W. 6th St. (512) 472 7428 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–5, Su 12–4 wallyworkman.com WEST CHELSEA CONTEMPORARY 1009 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: M–Su 12–6, By appointment 10–12 wcc.art WOMEN & THEIR WORK 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–6 womenandtheirwork.org WONDERSPACES AUSTIN 1205 Sheldon Cove, Ste. 2-A Hours: W–Th 3–10, F 4–11, Sa 10–11, Su 10–8 austin.wonderspaces.com YARD DOG 916 Springdale Rd. #103 (512) 912 1613 Hours: F–Sa 1–5, yarddog.com

FREDERICKSBURG ARTISANS — A TEXAS GALLERY 234 W. Main St. (830) 990 8160 artisanstexas.com CATE ZANE GALLERY 107 N. Llano St. (512) 300 0898 catezane.com FREDERICKSBURG ART GUILD 308 E. Austin St. (830) 997 4949 fredericksburgartguild.us INSIGHT GALLERY 214 W. Main St. (830) 997 9920 insightgallery.com KOCH GALLERY 222 W. Main St. (830) 992 3124 bertkoch.com LARRY JACKSON ART & ANTIQUES 201 E. San Antonio St. (830) 997 0073 larryjacksonantiques.com RS HANNA GALLERY 244 W. Main St. (830) 307 3071 URBANHERBAL ART GALLERY 407 Whitney St. (830) 456 9667 urbanherbal.com

First Thursday BELOVED EVENT RETURNS TO SOUTH CONGRESS

USTIN is returning back to some degree of normal, and there’s no better sign of that than the revival of pre-pandemic events. One of our favorites, First Thursday, has officially returned to the South Congress shopping district. Spanning the neighborhood from Nellie Street to Annie Street, the free monthly event celebrates local businesses with live music, muralists and raffle prizes. With the next installments taking place on August 5 and September 2, be sure to check out participating shops like Noah Marion, Esby, Letterpress Play and more. One of our favorite stops is the South Congress Hotel, which keeps the party going until 11 p.m. Grab a bite at Café No Sé or Central Standard before heading to the lobby bar for one of the hotel’s signature cocktails and dance tunes from local DJs. Whether you opt to refresh your taste buds, wardrobe or socializing skills, head to South Congress this summer for this beloved event. tribeza.com

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TIEMANN ART GALLERY 1706 N. Mays St., Round Rock (512) 551 9774 Hours: M–Sa 10-5 tagroundrock.com

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a broad survey completed last year for a coalition that included the Trust for Public Land, the Urban Land Institute and the National Recreation and Park Association, the Lincoln

Institute for Land Policy reported that city parks and green spaces are necessary for “maintaining physical and mental health and helping communities navigate toward recovery.” “The pandemic has proven that parks are essential infrastructure,” said Adrian Benepe, former senior vice president and director of national programs for the Trust for Public Land, in the October 2020 article. “It’s a great paradox that parks have never been more used or appreciated than now. Everything else was shut down, and parks were the last refuge.” This notion rings true in Austin, where outdoor spaces remain a significant selling point for the city’s marketing efforts, central to commercial interests and a haven for all residents, new and old. “The city of Austin is growing, and more diverse sets of people are coming,” says Pease Park Conservancy CEO Heath Riddles-Sanchez. “COVID has taught us, with all these people coming from different places, urban green space has shown to be among the most democratic you could imagine. It is a great equalizer. “We saw a 500% increase in traffic during COVID; it was one of the last places that anyone could come. [Urban green spaces] helped people make it through alive, and it’s reflective of the importance of park space in creating, forming, building community.” As our city returns to some of its pre-COVID routines, we explored three renovated spaces, ready or nearly ready, for Austinites and visitors to seek out this summer.

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a long time in my life, [Butler] was the place I went to see friends,” says Michael Fojtasek, the award-winning chef-owner of Olamaie and a longtime patron of the historic pitch-and-putt. “I knew I could go down and play and meet a friend unscheduled.” The Butler Pitch and Putt is the epitome of what Fojtasek describes as “anti-golf”: more reckless pleasure, less normalized pretentiousness. A then-nine-hole course was finished in 1950 by brothers Douglas and Winston Kinser, who managed the golf course together

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until Douglas’ clubhouse murder in 1951 at the hands of infamous Lyndon Johnson associate Malcolm Wallace. “Golf has such a strong connection to a world that is elite and exclusive,” says Fojtasek. “The Pitch and Putt has always represented anti-golf to me. I play with steelworkers, painters and people from different walks of life. It’s not your typical country club.” British PGA golfer and golf operations manager Nick Pateman echoed the sentiment to the Austin American-Statesman when the course reopened in April: “People should expect it to

be laidback overall. It’s certainly not a country club. It’s open doors to all.” With the course updates overseen by Pecan Grove Golf Partners and New Waterloo, the pitch-and-putt hopes to further invigorate Austin’s collective desire to come out from under the pandemic cloud and with even more inclusiveness. The group spent $1 million on park improvements, including an added 10th practice hole known as Sweet P. Jack Sanders, Austin’s sandlot sports king and self-described “dirty minimalist,” also assisted in portions of the restoration through his architecture design firm, Design Build Adventure. He designed the new centerpiece scoreboard and sees Butler as “sandlot golf,” “stripped down” to the critical essence. As with many of his other projects, his enduring interests are steeped in maintaining vestiges of Austin’s history. “You could just see the care and love of the original owners’ vision,” he says. “In a city that’s changing so much, it just seemed like an opportunity to do very little.” tribeza.com

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as the “welcoming front door to Pease Park,” Kingsbury Commons will reopen in full to the public in August, following the completion of a $15 million renovation intended to include all of Austin’s prospective parkgoers. As the most visible space in the Pease Park Conservancy’s vision plan for the 84-acre property, the modern updates are meant to increase engagement, including a small amphitheater, lush greenery, state-of-the-art water features and a new regulation basketball court. The augmentations come, in part, through a nearly $10 million buy-in from the Moody Foundation.

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The charming Tudor Cottage, formerly a public restroom, is being repurposed as an event space. An astonishing 40-foot-tall, multi-ton, ADA-compliant treescape structure, which will be reminiscent of a firefly jar at twilight, stands as the crown jewel of Kingsbury Commons. Considering previous cases of failures in upkeep, the conservancy will maintain control over the space and is currently negotiating with the City of Austin to take over the entire park in phases. “We put together a vision plan for 84 acres, contemplating a grand notion of elevating the park into its highest potential,” says Riddles-Sanchez. “What

would it look like if we created a world-class, sort of Central Park for Austin, in this, the first and oldest public park?” It’s not only a monumental task, but a notion that could be perceived as somewhat problematic, which Riddles-Sanchez, to his credit, fully understands. The very history of Central Park and the destruction of Seneca Village, a thriving Black neighborhood, still rings in the present. Even the reality that the restoration sits atop a section of Woodlawn, the former 365-acre plantation of noted enslaver Governor Elisha M. Pease, is not lost on the conservancy. They have plans to recognize those who were enslaved. “It was really about making a space that was safe and welcoming and acceptable to all people,” Riddles-Sanchez says of being part of a solution. “We acknowledge that perhaps not everyone has felt that welcome; it’s contiguous with one of the whitest, wealthiest communities in the state. And consequently, how do we correct that?” tribeza.com

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Pease Park, Waterloo Park is also forced to reckon with a preceding history, one of displacement. The Waterloo Greenway Conservancy has also chosen documentation and remembrance. “Throughout Waterloo Park, we’ll have signage with information about the residents and business owners of color that have historically called the Waterloo Park, Waller Creek and Red River areas their home, as well as information about the Indigenous people who lived on this land,” explains Kathy Miller, interim CEO of the conservancy. “We hope that by amplifying these stories within

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Waterloo Park, visitors will be able to learn more about the people and cultures that have shaped its history and continue to inf luence the culture of this space.” In partnership with the City of Austin, the conservancy announced in late June that Waterloo Park will open on August 14. The opening will signify fulfillment of the first phase of Waterloo Greenway’s 35-acre connected urban park system, producing an innovative mobility corridor and a reactivated Waller Creek. The location will include 1.5 miles of hike-andbike trail and a children’s play area. A gorgeous

11-acre urban green space, filled with plants indigenous to the Hill Country, will feature portions designed as cultural and educational “outdoor classrooms.” But the pièce de résistance is the 5,000-seat open theater, with its ivory-white pillars, crosshatched beams and glass fixtures. Restoring the park’s remarkable musical legacy and thanks to a partnership with promoter C3 Presents, the theater will create a unique performing arts operating area for both public and private events. Melissa Ayala, director of community engagement for the conservancy, notes that the group elected to “build decks to protect the Texas oak rooting systems,” as most of the park’s new infrastructure caters directly to the natural topography versus simply clearing out the land. “The conservancy decided against usual metal or plastic seating, opting for natural materials, including various sitting stones and wood play areas,”

explains Ayala. “One of the things we’ve been trying to do [in partnership with the City of Austin parks department] is continuing movement to natural-based play. In our research, we found studies showing that kids are staying out longer on more-natural material.” A serpentine path will connect the ground to the upper area that eventually conjoins to the amphitheater roof, providing scenic views. More Texas native plants, flowers and other flora will fill the open coils in the upward winding. Waterloo Greenway is also co-sponsoring a soon-commencing mural project with the City of Austin. “The reopening of Waterloo Park represents a bridge between Austin’s past, present and future,” according to Miller. “We’re honoring the culture of the area while building a place that is a vital part of what Austin will become.” tribeza.com

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Nourishing the Soul A new outdoor supper club series puts diners in touch with Texas winemakers, farmers and ranchers

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may be a mere 33 miles from Austin, but when you’re eating alfresco in the 20-year-old pecan orchard at Eden East Farm, enjoying a meal cooked and sourced on-site, city life feels light-years away. On an evening in late spring, Sonya Coté and her husband, farmer David Barrow, hosted their inaugural Out on the Farm Supper Club. The event showcased guest winemaker Rae Wilson of Austin’s Wine for the People, which produces three brands, Dandy Rosé, La Valentía and the Grower Project in collaboration with Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars. The dinner was also the first event to be held at Eden East, which in early 2020 relocated from East Austin’s Springdale Farm to Bastrop. The move came about because the couple had reached the end of their lease on Springdale Road. Coté and Barrow, who had fallen in love with Bastrop, found a 5-acre property on a rural stretch of Main Street. At the time, the land was little more than a patch of overgrown weeds with a small, neglected orchard. Within 18 months, Barrow had transformed it into a thriving suburban farm bursting with row crops, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees.

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Today, there’s a sizable greenhouse, a chicken coop, farm dogs and gregarious cats prowling the grounds. A pole barn provides sheltered communal seating, while other tables are spaced out among the orchard. In total, the farm can accommodate up to 120 for private events like weddings and educational tours. For the launch of the new farm dinner series, arriving guests chose one of Wilson’s wines to sip during self-guided tours, serenaded by local musician Todd Roth. As servers delivered the first course—a salad of butter leaf lettuce, pickled beets, watermelon radish, red onion, Suyo Long cucumber, fennel pollen and toasted pecan—the group of about 25 attendees raised their glasses of Wilson’s Dandy Bubbles and toasted the fledgling farm. After a brief, entertaining talk from Wilson on her wine pairing, a lowintervention sparkling rosé made from 100% Texas grapes, Coté visited each table to chat with her guests. Education and collaboration are key components behind the developing farm series, and Wilson was the perfect first guest. With the main course of smoked quail with purslane, preserved lemon, perilla and wild dewberries,

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she introduced the Grower Project’s the Source Sangiovese, made with grapes from Letkeman Vineyard in Gaines County. “It’s great to be able to bring people back together after this past year and feel a sense of community and connection,” Wilson says. Coté and Barrow share her enthusiasm, both driven by a passion for “connecting the farm with the table.” They work tirelessly to promote and support their foodshed: What they don’t grow themselves, they source from sustainable Texas growers, ranchers, food artisans and fishers, both for the farm dinners as well as their new restaurant, Store House Market + Eatery, overseen by chef de cuisine Kate Rousset. Barrow also runs the Wednesday and Saturday farm store that operates out of the couple’s garage. “I’ve always operated under the belief that restaurants should support the local food system,” says Coté. “We introduced our farm dinner series because it takes the experience a step further by bringing the guest directly to the farm. That allows them to experience and better understand the nutritional and environmental benefits of supporting their foodshed.” The supper club, which will continue through fall, is a series of

collaborative events with regional winemakers who, like Wilson, use 100% Texas-grown grapes for their low-intervention releases. “One of the most rewarding things about my work is having the opportunity to partner with farmers and chefs who are so passionate about what they do,” Wilson says. “Sonya and David are an inspiration in the way they connect people to the food they eat and the ground beneath their feet; their dedication shows through in everything they do and provides a sense of place. Having my wines at the inaugural farm dinner was such a thrill.” Education will remain an essential focus as the farm dinner programming develops, with the next Out on the Farm installment scheduled for July 11. The event will feature winemaker Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud, and a portion of all proceeds will help Eden East Farm repair residual damage from the winter storm. “We’ve received so much support from our friends, neighbors and growing community in Austin and Bastrop ever since we decided to move the farm and open a new restaurant in downtown Bastrop,” says Coté. “These communities mean everything to me.” tribeza.com

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SUMMER ADVENTURES

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BEST OUTDOOR PATIOS AND ROOFTOP BARS Laurel Miller

 P6, the LINE hotel A former rooftop parking lot has been transformed into one of Austin’s dreamiest downtown bars, with breezy Southern-boho vibes. The riverside patio is decked out with potted plants, rattan furniture, a wall of plush pastel banquettes and a ceiling festooned with peony-pink flags; the menu includes cheese, charcuterie, Mediterranean-inspired small plates and weekend brunch. Summery sips include wine, beer and cocktails like the Ladybird Spritz (rhubarb infusion, Cap Corse, Aperol, Cava). thelinehotel.com/Austin

 Geraldine’s, Hotel Van Zandt One of the best spots in Austin to imbibe during the Violet Crown hour is on the terrace—on a bar stool or in the pool—at this stylish fourth-floor restaurant and bar. There’s also the option to escape the heat, dining indoors by the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lady Bird Lake, but who are we kidding? One of the best things about summer in Austin is a cold drink on a hot night. Try one of the witty, seasonal offerings like the Texas Sunburn (Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Chareau aloe liqueur, Ancho Reyes, housemade grenadine and lemon). geraldinesaustin.com

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Yellow Jacket Social Club There are still dive bars scattered among the condos and construction of the East Side, and this gritty, train track–adjacent outdoor watering hole is among them. The expansive, tree-canopied backyard has plenty of picnic tables, a low-key vibe and a surprisingly wide-ranging menu that includes brunch (cognac custard and date bread pudding French toast, shrimp and grits). There’s ample bicycle parking, and the clientele runs the gamut from old Austin (bikers, hippies, cowboys, students) to new (hipsters, makers, Silicon Valley refugees). Don’t forget to bring your dog and a lack of pretense. yellowjacketsocialclub.com

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 Lenoir The pandemic led husband-and-wife owners Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher to turn their intimate South Austin restaurant inside out, reinventing the backyard as an alfresco dining room shaded by 500-year-old live oaks garlanded with globe lights. While indoor dining won’t resume until autumn, the “Wine Garden” hasn’t lost its appeal, nor has the acclaimed wine list, which emphasizes a thoughtful selection of low-intervention wines. Pair a bottle (or two) with Lenoir’s signature “Hot Weather Food,” lighter fare highlighting Texas ingredients. lenoirrestaurant.com

The Little Darlin’ If beer, badass bloody marys, horseshoes, Southern fried fare and live music in the great outdoors are your idea of summer, this 5-year-old South Austin spot with the big backyard ticks all the boxes. Beloved by off-duty service industry folks and host to many a fundraiser and family-friendly event, the Little Darlin’ is a great place to unwind post-shift, catch an outdoor movie or while away a summer Sunday. P.S. Dogs—and cats, on harness—welcome. thelittledarlin.com tribeza.com

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LOCAL HIKES Alex Reichek

 Blanco State Park The hour drive to Blanco winds down beautiful Hill Country highways. Make sure to reserve a pass in advance or use your Texas State Parks Pass, which you can apply to overnight camping. The water is a bit warmer here in the middle of summer and shallow enough for a relaxing float with a sandwich or cold beverage. The limestone ledges and waterfalls make for easy hanging, jumping and one-of-a-kind photos. Picnic tables are available, as is a 1-mile hike.

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Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve A nature preserve located past Bee Cave, Wild Basin protects 227 acres of Texas Hill Country habitat. Guests can hike along shaded paths, hop through some water passages and see the grand beauty of the rolling hills at the climactic scenic overlook. The trail has more elevation than the greenbelt and nice views that will make you feel as though you’ve escaped the city. The waterfall round-trip hike is 1 mile, and the overlook is just 0.4 miles from the parking lot.

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Chalk Ridge Falls Park Trail This hike right off I-35 offers many directions in which to venture, so make sure you see the gorgeous rapids and flowing river before you leave. One path leads up to a meadow with flowers, while another goes over a light suspension bridge that ends at a larger body of water where the dogs can cool off. This is an easy day hike and features an ample area for parking.

 Emma Long Metropolitan Park This is a fun place for a water day on Lake Austin with boat ramp access, swimming and floating areas, camping and grilling sites. It’s perfect for big groups, plus the whole family. The park features expansive open spaces and access to hike the Turkey Creek Trail. Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; guests must reserve a pass in advance for Friday through Sunday entry. E M M A LO N G M E T R O PA R K P H OTO CO U R T E S Y O F A U S T I N PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N D E PA R T M E N T.

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check each trail or park website for updated information about reservations.

 Commons Ford Ranch This is a 25-minute drive from downtown and a free place to access the cold Lake Austin water. Watching the sunset on a casual weekday evening is a truly magical experience, one you can sometimes have mostly to yourself. Pack a picnic and bring a football or even your pup! There is a large grassy area where you can hang and a few gravel trails for sauntering around. tribeza.com

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NEARBY SPAS Alex Reichek

 Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

 W Austin You might not know that this big hotel right in the heart of downtown has a lovely spa that includes complimentary valet parking and access to a fitness center, WET Deck (pool), steam room and showers when you book an appointment. The hip art creates a different sort of spa experience and matches massage offerings like the Detox, meant to be booked after a long night out, or the Walk On, a full-body ashiatsu massage where the therapist uses her feet to walk on your back and dive into your muscles for a deeper, more-energy-balancing experience. It’s a great release.

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The Mokara Spa has unique treatments such as the Chill CBD Massage, which uses CBD products to dissolve tension and target pain and inflammation. The Texas Sun Seeker facial is made for outdoorsy folk to help reverse the effects of sun damage and premature aging, featuring corrective botanical extracts and a vitamin C repair serum to help brighten skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The spa also has a private rooftop pool, lounge, sauna and indoor whirlpools for guests.

Miraval Austin This resort is known for wellness, balance, being present and disconnecting from your phone or any outside distractions. You’ll see encouraging signs all around the campus like “Feel Your Feet on the Ground.” Indulge in nature and healing through curated activities like flower photography, floating meditation in the yoga barn, equine adventures, massages and therapist-led discussions to discover your inner calm or address grief and/or letting go. You can also book nutrition sessions, reiki, pranayamadina or crystal energy healing or sign up for a private “Just Cook for Me” dinner and watch the chef prepare several courses with perfect wine pairings.

 Lake Austin Spa Resort This serene and beautiful waterfront spa makes you feel a world away, but it is just a quick water taxi, or 40-minute drive, from downtown. The calm and luscious grounds implode any feelings of stress or anxiety, and the views are a gorgeous match. After a day of all-inclusive private lake activities, yoga, boat cruises and healthy food, you’ll be living on a throne. Buy a day package for a quick fix, visit for an hour spa treatment, or spend the night in the newly renovated lakefront accommodations. Don’t miss the gardens, pedalboard water bike, massages or daily rotation of frozen yogurt.

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 Bike and Brew ATX

Located on Lady Bird Lake, the Rowing Dock is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. Take a fun guided tour to Barton Springs with ecological-focused highlights and history, or to Red Bud Isle and back, or opt for a bat tour at the Congress Avenue Bridge. The standout events are the monthly full moon paddle, getting you on the water while the sky is glowing, plus the Fourth of July firework paddle and Wellness Wednesdays with yoga, meditation and pilates. Make sure to grab tickets in advance. rowingdock.com—AR

Why just exercise when you can add sightseeing and beer tasting to the mix? Combining all three for locals and visitors alike, Bike and Brew ATX’s mission is to provide informative city tours while exposing Austin’s love of craft beer, wine and spirits. With four route options, ranging from easy to moderate, each tour is uniquely designed to cover different libations as well as different aspects of the city—from well-known tourist destinations to hidden gems. bikeandbrewatx. com—HJP

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Alex Reichek and Hannah J. Phillips

Sand Volleyball Whether joining with a team of friends or as an individual, the Austin Sports & Social Club (Austin SSC) is a great way to be active and social at the same time. The volleyball leagues offer multiple options for adult co-ed volleyball groups (indoor and outdoor) from Round Rock to South Austin, and the club hosts regular happy hours. Be sure to check the Austin SSC website for other sports, including pickleball. austinssc. com/volleyball—HJP

Texas Rowing Center Located right by Austin High, the Rowing Center offers lessons, which begin with an Introduction to Rowing Course for $199, and memberships (six months, at $399; 12 months, at $599), which include the rowing course and unlimited access to rowing, kayaking, canoeing and SUP. texasrowingcenter.com—AR tribeza.com

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CREATIVE ADVENTURES Laurel Miller

Mud Studio This full-service ceramics studio offers an array of workshops and events in partnership with local artists. From hand-building and onetime wheel work to six-week intensives, there’s something for every level, including open studio hours for experienced potters. In addition to an electric kiln, there are 10 wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, in-house glazing and hand tools. Memberships available. mudstudioaustin.com

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 Pershing This private social club and music hall located in a gloriously restored 1940s residence includes a downstairs bar and lounge, a shisha den, a restaurant, meeting rooms, a courtyard and a lumber shed turned gallery. New in the works are a pool, cabanas, a sauna and casitas for overnight stays. The programming will continue to emphasize local arts and culture, from music and makers to chef-led dinners, rotating exhibits, artisan markets and networking and business development events. thepershing.com

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HOPE Outdoor Gallery The new incarnation of the Castle Hill landmark is a 17.7-acre campus near the airport (incoming flights get an aerial view of the layout, which spells “HOPE”). Boasting an open-air cultural events center, an art park and a technology gallery, the ecologically minded facility includes the largest earthenbuilt structure in the history of the state: walls made of 40,000 earth blocks. Twelve reclaimed shipping containers house local artists, retailers and nonprofit offices, and the grounds are also home to the rebranded HOPE Farmers Market, now the HOPE Market for Sunday Programs. hopeoutdoorgallery.com

Strings in the Woods Austin’s historic music venues are national treasures, but this alfresco experience allows you to hear live music in an entirely different way. Founders Will Taylor, a violinist and composer, and singer-instrumentalist Karen Mal collaborate with local musicians, including the likes of Redd Volkaert, to play intimate acoustic concerts at idyllic locales—dry creek beds, meadows—along the Barton Springs Greenbelt and other outdoor recreational areas. All you need to bring are walking shoes, a camp chair or blanket (picnic optional), and your ears; RSVP through the website required. The evening begins with a guided nature walk accompanied by Taylor playing a violin solo. stringsinthewoods.com

The Contemporary Austin-Laguna Gloria The 14-acre “art in nature” campus along the shores of Lake Austin provides eye candy for all ages. Installations and exhibitions from renowned international and local artists, community events and programming, and classes at the Art School provide plenty to do—at a restful pace—during the sweaty dog days of summer. Wander the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, gardens and terraces or linger over iced coffee or a cheese board at the newest outlet of Rosedale’s Spread & Co. Laguna Gloria is an immersive outdoor experience that simultaneously soothes the soul. thecontemporaryaustin.org tribeza.com

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LAKE ACTIVITIES Olaf Martinsson

Ride the Wave Pack up your YETI with beloved Austin brands, such as breakfast tacos from Taco Deli and Ranch Water from Epic Western. Tacos will fuel your aquatic adventures while a refreshing sip of Epic Western is sure to set the mood for a sunny day on the lake.

There are numerous avenues for renting a boat for your day on the lake. If you’re planning to cruise Lake Travis, look up Float On - Lake Travis Boat Rentals. Located at Hurst Harbor Marina in Lakeway, the company offers new boats, great rates and a friendly staff for all your needs. rentalboataustin.com

 Full Swing If you stick to the Lake Austin area, be sure to seek out the famous rope swing near the 360 Bridge. No lake adventure is complete without that feeling of free falling from the rocky launching point, plunging into the cool waters and swimming back to shore for more.

Catch the Sunset at the Oasis For unparalleled panoramic views, shopping and delicious food, head to the Oasis on Lake Travis after your day on the water. Sip a margarita on one of the restaurant’s three decks, soaking up the last rays of a gorgeous and unforgettable Texas sunset. oasis-austin.com

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 Rent a Boat

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 Go Peach Stand Hopping Sweeten your summer and stock up on peaches and any peach-related product you can imagine with a visit to the orchards, farm stands and shops of Fredericksburg. Our highlights include Vogel Orchard (try the peach butter ice cream), Burg’s Corner, Das Peach Haus, Eckhardt Orchards and Jenschke Orchards (pick your own!), but you can access the full list of Gillespie County peach growers at texaspeaches.com.—HJP

 William Chris Vineyards

Southold Farm + Cellar

This wine is so good you may not actually believe it’s made in Texas. At William Chris Vineyards, you’ll see views of grapevines, large outdoor areas and some indoor seating for the members’ tasting room. Check the website schedule and head out to the winery for live music, reserved picnic lunches or specialty dinners or join the wine club for monthly shipments as well! Call ahead if planning to bring children. williamchriswines.com—AR

With views over lush farmland, this winery tricks you into thinking you could somehow be in California. Wooden tables, bench swings and peaceful air make for a comfortable environment on a lazy afternoon. Don’t miss the Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young pét-nat. Reservations required for tastings Thursday through Monday, and the winery just opened its first restaurant— The Kitchen at Southold Farm + Cellar—in time for summer (available for dinner Friday and Saturdays). southoldfarmandcellar.com—AR

Vaudeville Looking for shopping, an art gallery and a tasty bite all at the same time? Here you’ll find a boutique with an array of home goods and gifts such as Waterford Crystal, sunglasses, perfume, books, glassware and more. Head down to the Bistro in the basement for delicious salads, power bowls, sandwiches and cheeses. Don’t forget a giant s’mores cookie on your way out. vaudeville-living.com—AR

La Bergerie There’s no better way to reward a day of browsing Fredericksburg’s plethora of local shops than wine and cured heritage Texas meats on the patio at La Bergerie. Tucked away from the bustling Main Street, the artisanal wine bar and market specializes in fine wines, cheese and charcuterie, curated by John and Evelyn Washburne and cured by chef James Monzon. labergeriemarket.com—HJP tribeza.com tribeza.com

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Proof & Cooper

One of the best ways to spend a summer Sunday in the Hill Country? Drinking hyper-seasonal, wild yeasted farmhouse brews and eating wood-fired pizza and other dishes made from ingredients grown or foraged on-site at this bucolic, conservationfocused 165-acre Fitzhugh Road property. The open-air restaurant, walking paths and resident Nigerian Dwarf goats make this a family-friendly destination. Five new guest cabins allow you to make a weekend of it and have maybe one—OK, two—more beers. Now drinking: Gin Barrel-Aged Nocturn Chrysalis Batch 2, a collab with Oregon’s Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery, made with refermented Marionberries. jesterkingbrewery.com—LM

Hamilton Pool may be closed to swimming for the summer, but Proof & Cooper is still a perfect excuse to drive out that direction. Serving Texas beers and craft cocktails, the restaurant’s self-designation as “elevated picnic fare” is an appropriate description of its fried pickles, finger-licking fried chicken and delicious hamburgers. Made with fresh muddled strawberry and served in a 16-ounce mason jar, the frozen strawberrybasil lemonade is dangerously good. proofandcooper.com—HJP

 P edernales Falls State Park, Johnson City

When the thermometer and barometer hit the so-called discomfort index, there’s nothing else to do but immerse yourself in a Texas river, cold drink in hand. Less than 40 miles from downtown Austin, this pastoral park along the emerald-hued Pedernales River is an easy escape from the city heat, with options to camp, fish, hike, ride, bike, tube or paddle (note that there are no rentals on-site). All you really need, however, are sunscreen, a hat, a submersible beach chair and a good book. Perch on one of the park’s famous limestone slabs or plunk yourself mid-river and relax. Reservations recommended for day and camping use. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ pedernales-falls—LM

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C .L. Butaud and Wine for the People Tasting Room

Texas wines may not have the cachet of, say, Napa Valley’s, but winemakers like Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud and Rae Wilson of Wine for the People are working to change that. While their winemaking styles differ, the duo share a tasting room and a commitment to creating superb, lowintervention releases made entirely from Texas-grown grapes. From Tempranillo to skin-contact Pinot Gris, both wineries offer flights, including limited releases available only at the tasting room as well as tastings from $25 per person. Reservations encouraged. texasava.com—LM C . L . B U TA U D P H OTO CO U R T E S Y O F C . L . B U TA U D

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BAKERY DETOURS Alex Reichek

 T eal House Coffee & Bakery Started by a family of seven baking out of their teal house and selling to the neighborhood, Teal House grew to selling pastries out of a food truck on Slaughter Lane. With coffee, kolaches and cinnamon rolls (vegan and gluten-free available), the outlet’s first brick-and-mortar just opened at the tail end of South Congress Avenue. You’ll see folks ordering cinnamon rolls by the packages, but the secret order is the Andy Croissant, a cinnamon roll–style croissant with flaky, sugary cinnamon and icing on top. tealhouse.co

R oyers Pie Haven

Sweet Cakes 4 U

Round Top isn’t just for antiquing. After a day of shopping, you do not want to miss this famous pie company that also ships nationwide. The endless offerings are made from scratch and really perk up a hot summer day. Go for Bud’s chocolate chip pie, the strawberry-rhubarb, the Sweet n’ Salty or the Texas Trash (coconut, chocolate chips, graham crackers, pretzels, and caramel). Gluten-free pies are available in Cutie Pie sizes. royerspiehaven.com

Located in Buda, this is the most creative cake slice shop with unbelievable flavor combinations, which are constantly rotating and developing. The four daily specials usually sell out on the early side before the other seven everyday offerings. Go for the chocolate-caramel, lemon–cream cheese, banana-Nutella or Italian cream cake. You might be tempted to try a cookie, but the decadent icing—just sweet enough and moist—is the perfect reason to tack on another slice to try! sweetcakes4ubudatx.com

Abby Jane Bakeshop Newly opened in Dripping Springs by Abby Jane Love, this bakery is located inside Barton Springs Mill (which supplies many restaurants in Austin) and uses all local, stone-milled heritage flours, which you can see in action through the window. The menu includes breads, croissants, cookies, pizza, coffee and more. Go for the chive scone or whole-wheat brownie. abbyjanebakes.com

Czech Stop If you are headed to Dallas or Waco this summer, make sure you plan a quick detour in West (exit 353) to Czech Stop for its famous kolaches. Get the raspberry–cream cheese, or really any fruit option with cream cheese. The Czech Stop is open 24 hours a day and also serves brownies, bars, muffins and savory options. czechstop.net tribeza.com

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WIMBERLEY Alex Reichek and David Clough

 Jacob’s Well Natural Area

7A Ranch Unless you live right on the Blanco River in the heart of Wimberley, there is no public access to the cool, green water. Of course, there is always a way around everything. Head to the lodging and cabin destination, 7A Ranch, to get an allday river pass available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (50 passes are first come, first served at the front office). Passes are $15 per person, but kiddos 5 and under are free. 7aranch.co—AR

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Creekside Cookers BBQ

Blue Hole

This is one of the best and most underrated barbecue restaurants in the Austin area. It’s an outdoor traditional counter-service spot right near the river where you can get Texas-style meat plates, plus fun dishes like a corn cake and a Bloody BBQ (a bloody mary with all the meats on top). Order the juicy brisket, turkey, brisket burger, mac and cheese, green beans and coleslaw. Look out for live music on weekends and river access in the summer. creeksidecookers.com—AR

Cypress trees surround the crystal-clear water of this family-friendly swimming hole. It’s nestled inside Blue Hole Park, which offers plenty of hiking trails, picnic areas, community areas, a basketball court, a volleyball court and an amphitheater. The swimming hole is sought after for its shaded waters, a refreshing reprieve from the Texas sun. Reservations, and a fee, are required for swimming. cityofwimberley.com/parksandrec—DC

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Jacob’s Well is an artesian spring that releases thousands of gallons of water a day. The crisp, clear water gushes from the Trinity Aquifer, which flows from an extensive underground cave system. Considered one of the largest fully submerged caves in Texas, the well is a popular spot to visit—both for its geological significance and the swimming water, which maintains a constant temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. This high-demand swimming hole is less than an hour’s drive from downtown Austin. Reservations are required to take a dip. jwna.checkfront.com/reserve—DC

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 Bike Along Mission Reach

 McNay Art Museum

Long before its pivotal role in the Texas Revolution, the Alamo was one of five Spanish missions that now make up the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Today, a hike-andbike trail connects these historic landmarks, with about 2.5 miles between each one. Start with Mission Espada and its ancient aqueduct in the south, winding your way along the river toward missions San Juan Capistrano, San José and Concepción before ending at the Alamo. nps.gov/ saan/planyourvisit/hikebike.htm

Bring treats from nearby Bird Bakery for a picnic on the grounds at the McNay Art Museum. Built for Marion Koogler McNay in the 1920s, the Spanish Colonial Revival residence opened as Texas’s first modern art museum in 1954, and its collections still delight visitors today. Be sure to bask in the sunlit courtyard, admiring its blue-tile peacocks and peaceful water sculpture. mcnayart.org

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SAN ANTONIO Hannah J. Phillips

Hemisfair Explore the Pearl Brewery

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Wander the old brewery campus for all your shopping, dining and entertainment needs. Start with charcuterie at Cured, then savor macarons from Bakery Lorraine or listen to live music in a speakeasy setting at Jazz, TX. Browse local boutiques like Adelante, Niche and Dos Carolinas before setting your course back to Supper at Hotel Emma, followed by a nightcap in the hotel’s stunning Sternewirth bar. atpearl.com

Currently in phase one of a three-part restoration, Hemisfair is the original site of the 1968 world’s fair. Pedestrians can wander through the Yanaguana Garden, an ADA-compliant and beautifully landscaped park with activities for kids and adults of all ages. Don’t miss the housemade burrata at Dough, followed by a delicious scoop of ice cream (or two) at Paleteria. hemisfair.org

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LOCKHART Hannah J. Phillips

Located in the historic 1898 Brock Building in downtown Lockhart, Little Trouble features American-style cuisine from chef Casey Wilcox. The restored and renovated space has a speakeasy ambiance thanks to its underground locale, accessed by a street-level staircase under the glowing “Little Trouble” neon sign. Grab a cozy spot at a table or pull up a seat at the venue’s centerpiece: a show-stopping custom-made bar built by Wilcox. littletroublelockhart.com

Commerce Cafe Situated kitty-corner from Little Trouble is Commerce Cafe, the second outpost for Austin chefs Sarah Herd and Nathan Lemley of Foreign & Domestic. You’ll recognize the flying pig emblem from their iconic North Loop

Barbecue has long reigned as the main reason to set your GPS to Lockhart, but a trio of new businesses have popped up over the past year as destinations in their own right. Anytime is a good time to wander the historic downtown square, admiring the Caldwell County Courthouse, but First Fridays is a fun monthly event with live music in the square. Grab dinner at one of these new restaurants or make a pit stop for snacks and drinks at all three.

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neighborhood spot, and the same nose-to-tail ethos of farm-fresh menu items. Don’t skip dessert: The root beer floats are the perfect antidote to a hot summer night. commerce-lockhart.com

O ld Pal Bar Austin’s Nickel City owner Travis Tober has teamed up with Rich Reimbolt of Better Half for the honky-tonk collaboration we didn’t know we needed. While Tober has curated an agave- and whiskeyfocused cocktail menu, Reimbolt brings his creative talents to the kitchen as consulting chef with a menu featuring hearty selections like sweet potato fries and delicious chicken tenders. Paul Fusheck of Arts and Recreation is the brains behind branding, interior design and the bar’s iconic sign. oldpalbartx.com

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A colorful culinary adventure at Nixta Taqueria, p. 70

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Nixta to the Rescue THIS E AST AUSTIN TACO GEM WILL LIF T YOUR SPIRITS By Karen O. Spezia Photos by Holly Cowart

’D HAD A ROTTEN DAY. My computer crashed, my husband was cranky, and it was pouring rain. Something had to change. So I headed for lunch at Nixta Taqueria, where the clouds parted, the sun shone and my day began to turn around.

Nixta is my happy place. With outstanding food, a cheerful ambiance and welcoming staff, it always puts a smile on my face. But it’s my taste buds that really dance with joy. Nixta’s artfully crafted tacos are unlike any other. Although served in a casual barrio setting, the food is complex and sophisticated, boasting top-quality ingredients transformed into culinary works of art. If you’re looking for quick, cheap tacos, look elsewhere. But if inventive, elevated tacos pique your interest, read on. Nixta is the brainchild of co-owners Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, a cool and clever couple with style and swagger to spare. They opened the taqueria in 2019, quickly garnering national acclaim from the New York Times and Food & Wine magazine, which named it one of the best new restaurants last year. At Nixta, they combine old and new by featuring classic Mexican tacos infused with flavors from Texas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond. The ingredients are wildly creative, but the tortillas are the star. Nixta gets its name from nixtamalization, the ancient soaking process used to prepare maize for tortillas. Only Mexican heritage corn is used in their tortillas, which are made using traditional techniques. They’re so corn-crazy at Nixta that one exterior wall features an enormous mural of Chicomecóatl, the Aztec god of maize.

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The creative Beet Tartare Tostada pairs perfectly with Nixta’s vibrant Persian rice pudding (below).

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The small menu consists of about a dozen tacos. All, of course, are served on homemade corn tortillas. Many are meat-free, but it’s not any sort of dietary statement; they just love veggies and really know how to showcase them. The beet “tartare” tostada has got to be one of the most creative, colorful and delicious tacos in Austin. Rosy red beets are roasted until tender, then finely julienned, piled atop a scoop of whipped avocado crema and crowned with delicate microgreens, salsa macha aioli, fresh grated horseradish and a squeeze of lime. Served on a crispy blue-corn tortilla, this vibrant tostada is an instant classic. Other standouts include the duck carnitas taco: shredded duck confit folded into a soft blue-corn tortilla and garnished with salsa cruda, cilantro and shaved radish and onions. Juices from this succulent taco will run down your arm and you will love it. The tuna tostada is a Mexico-meets-Japan mashup that will delight any sushi lover. Slivered sashimi-grade yellowfin is cured in citrus and soy, then layered upon sliced avocado and topped with chipotle mayo, microgreens and a dusting of furikake seasoning. And don’t ignore the bean-and-cheese taco, which puts pedestrian versions to shame. Luxurious duck-fat-refried beans and thick batons of panela cheese are tucked into an heirloom tortilla and griddled until warm and gooey. Other menu options include a roasted-caulif lower taco; chorizo, potato and bean enchiladas Potosinas; and a simple but exquisite cheese quesadilla. There are usually a couple of seasonal specials like the recent smoked-cabbage taco, a delicious mess of red cabbage smoked over post oak and slathered with a finger-lickin’ “maizenaise,” vegan mayonnaise blended with pickled corn. And in the summer, there’s often an out-of-this-world cherry tomato tostada.

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A massive mural of Chicomecóatl, the Aztec god of maize, welcomes diners to the outdoor patio.

While you wait for your tacos, nibble on an order of the excellent tortilla chips served with dips of smoky salsa and unctuous duck-fat-refried beans. For dessert, there’s a rotating selection of refreshing homemade paletas, plus a Persian rice pudding that’s a nostalgic multicultural riff on the owners’ childhood sweets. A hybrid of flavors from Mardanbigi’s beloved Iranian sholeh zard and Rico’s favorite Mexican arroz con leche, creamy rice custard is laced with saffron, cardamom, turmeric, pistachios, cinnamon and strawberry powder. To drink, there’s a thirst-quenching selection of bottled Mexican soft drinks like apple Sidral and mandarin Jarritos, plus horchata and seasonal agua frescas in flavors of watermelon, lime or peach. Of course, there’s local and imported beer and cider, plus a wine selection that’s as thoughtful and quirky as the restaurant itself: Sauvignon Blanc from Slovenia, sparkling rosé from Texas, vino tinto from Spain, Pinot Noir from California and an orange wine from Italy. From the outside, Nixta looks like an unassuming funky taco joint, a squat cinder block building painted with vivid murals and surrounded by picnic tables and mismatched lawn furniture. But don’t let looks fool you: This is a high-polished gourmet experience. When I asked my husband his favorite dish, he couldn’t decide. “I’m loving everything!” he exclaimed. NIXTA TAQUERIA 2512 EAST 12TH STREET His cranky mood had dissipated. My NIXTATAQUERIA.COM spirits had lifted. Our bellies were full. 512.551.3855 Wonderful Nixta had saved the day.

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BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO

COMEDOR

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

3663 Bee Cave Rd. | (512) 306 1668

501 Colorado St. | (512) 499 0977

Chef Andrew Curren’s casual eatery promises delicious plates

A cozy French bistro serving up breakfast, lunch, and

Hiding in plain sight on one of downtown’s busiest street

24/7 and a menu featuring nostalgic diner favorites. Order up

dinner in a casual setting. Pop in for the happy hour to share

corners, Comedor is a restaurant full of surprises. Lauded

the classics, including roasted chicken, burgers, all-day

a bottle of your favorite wine and a charcuterie board.

chef Philip Speer delivers a menu that is equally clever and

breakfast and decadent milkshakes.

34TH STREET CAFE

BUFALINA & BUFALINA DUE 6555 Burnet Rd. | (512) 215 8662

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

This intimate restaurant serves up mouth-watering pizzas,

This neighborhood spot in North Campus serves up soups,

consistently baked with crispy edges and soft centers. The

salads, pizzas and pastas — but don’t miss the chicken

famous Neapolitan technique is executed by the Stefano

piccata. The low-key setting makes it great for weeknight

Ferrara wood-burning ovens, which runs at more than 900

dinners and weekend indulgences.

degrees. Lactose-intolerants beware, there is no shortage

ARLO GREY

of cheese on this menu!

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

CAFÉ NO SÉ

Arlo Grey is the debut restaurant from “Top Chef ” 10 winner

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

and “Fast Foodies’’ star Kristen Kish. Found inside the LINE

South Congress Hotel’s Café No Sé balances rustic décor

Hotel, the picturesque lakeside spot has received praise for its

and a range of seasonal foods to make it the best place for

intentional design and elegant, French-and-Italian-inflected

weekend brunching. The restaurant’s spin on the classic

take on Texas ingredients.

avocado toast is a must-try.

ASTI TRATTORIA

CICLO

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

Ciclo is a modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired

dishes along with a variety of wines to pair them with. Finish

flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence, all brought

off your meal with the honey-and-goat-cheese panna cotta.

to life through a unique collaboration between Chef de

6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. 400 | (512) 394 8150 James Beard Award–nominated chef Bryce Gilmore encour-

culinary traditions.

EASY TIGER 3508 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 964 8229 6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd., Ste. 1100 | (512) 494 4151 1501 E. 7th St. | (512) 839 8523 Easy Tiger lures in both drink and food enthusiasts with a delicious bakeshop upstairs and a casual beer garden downstairs. Sip on some local brew and grab a hot, fresh pretzel. Complete your snack with beer, cheese and an array of dipping sauces.

98 San Jacinto Blvd. | (512) 685 8300

The chic little Hyde Park trattoria offers essential Italian

BARLEY SWINE

unexpected, with contemporary cuisine riffs on Mexican

Cuisine James Flowers and world-renowned restaurateur, Richard Sandoval. Ciclo’s name reflects its focus on menu offerings that change seasonally, from ceviches, crudos and

ELDORADO CAFE

grilled and smoked meats to inventive cocktails.

3300 W. Anderson Lane | (512) 420 2222 eldoradocafeatx.com

ingredients, served at communal tables. Try the parsley

CLARK’S OYSTER BAR

Eldorado Cafe exemplifies old school Austin,

croissants with bone marrow or Gilmore’s unique take on

1200 W. 6th St. | (512) 297 2525

resonating the beat of early 90’s, sending out

fried chicken.

Small and always buzzing, Clark’s extensive caviar and

hot plates of the most decadently delicious and

oyster menu, sharp aesthetics and excellent service make

sometimes healthy eating you will find in Austin.

it a refreshing indulgence on West Sixth Street. Chef Larry

Mexican style comfort food with a deep honor

McGuire brings East Coast-inspired vibes to this seafood

towards the historical eateries that have made

restaurant.

Austin great. Come see us.

ages sharing with small plates made from locally sourced

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FOREIGN & DOMESTIC 306 E. 53rd St. | (512) 459 1010 Small neighborhood restaurant in the North Loop area serving unique dishes. Chefs-owners Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley serve thoughtful, locally sourced food with an international twist at reasonable prices. Go early on Tuesdays for $1 oysters.

GOODALL’S KITCHEN AND BAR 1900 Rio Grande St. | (512) 495 1800 Housed in the beautiful Hotel Ella, Goodall’s provides modern spins on American classics. Dig into a fried-mortadella

EL ALMA

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 elalmacafe.com This Barton Springs staple is celebrating its tenyear anniversary this summer! The rooftop patio overlooking the park, and the fresh squeezed lime margaritas are a must. Try the duck enmoladas at dinner or the huevos franceses during their buzzing Saturday and Sunday brunch.

egg sandwich and pair it a with cranberry-thyme cocktail.

GRIZZELDA’S 105 Tillery St. | (512) 366 5908 This charming East Austin spot lies somewhere between traditional Tex-Mex and regional Mexican recipes, each fused with a range of flavors and styles. The attention to detail in each dish shines and the tortillas are made in-house daily.

HANK’S 5811 Berkman Dr. | (512) 609 8077

ÉPICERIE

kid-friendly patio all work together to make Hank’s a favorite neighborhood joint. With happy hour every day from 3-6:30,

A café and grocery with both Louisiana and French sen-

the hardest task will be choosing between their frosé and

sibilities by Thomas Keller–trained chef Sarah McIntosh.

frozen paloma.

Lovers of brunch are encouraged to stop in here for a bite on

FONDA SAN MIGUEL 2330 W. N Loop Blvd. | (512) 459 4121 At Fonda San Miguel, authentic Interior Mexican food is lovingly served inside a colorful hacienda-style restaurant. The art-adorned walls and indoor, plant-filled courtyard provide a

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

Nestled in the Rosedale neighborhood of northcentral Austin, Gusto captures the warm, comforting, every-day flavors of Italian cuisine. Dishes range from house-made antipasti to hand-formed pizzas, salads, panini, fresh pasta, entrees featuring Texas farm raised meats, and scratch desserts. Craft cocktails, beer on tap, and boutique wines.

Delicious food and drinks, an easygoing waitstaff and a

2307 Hancock Dr. | (512) 371 6840

Sundays.

GUSTO ITALIAN KITCHEN + WINE BAR

HILLSIDE FARMACY

HOPFIELDS 3110 Guadalupe St. | (512) 537 0467 A gastropub with French inclinations, offering a beautiful patio and unique cocktails. The beer, wine and cocktail options are plentiful and the perfect pairing for the restaurant’s famed steak frites and moules frites.

1209 E. 11th St. | (512) 628 0168 Hillside Farmacy is located in a beautifully restored

JEFFREY’S

1950s-style pharmacy with a lovely porch on the East

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

Side. Oysters, cheese plates and nightly dinner specials are

Named one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New Restaurants

whipped up by chef Sonya Cote.

in America,” this historic Clarksville favorite has maintained

pleasant escape in North Austin. Visit the Sunday brunch for

the execution, top-notch service, and luxurious but

a new menu with the most delicious interior Mexican brunch

welcoming atmosphere that makes it an Austin staple.

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JOSEPHINE HOUSE

LA BARBECUE

LORO

1601 Waterston Ave. | (512) 477 5584

2027 E. Cesar Chavez St. | (512) 605 9696

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

Rustic Continental fare with an emphasis on fresh, local

Though it may not be as famous as that other Austin

Created by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole and

and organic ingredients. Like its sister restaurant, Jeffrey’s,

barbecue joint, La Barbecue is arguably just as delicious.

Aaron Franklin, this Asian smokehouse is a welcome addition

Josephine House is another one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New

This trailer, which is owned by the legendary Mueller family,

to South Lamar. The expansive indoor-outdoor space,

Restaurants in America.” Find a shady spot on the patio and

serves up classic barbecue with free beer and live music.

indulge in fresh baked pastries and a coffee.

LAS PALOMAS

and open, and unsurprisingly the food does not disappoint. Don’t miss out on the sweet corn fritters, smoked beef brisket,

JUNE’S ALL DAY

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

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

One of the hidden jewels in Westlake, this unique restaurant

This wine-focused restaurant is complemented by serious

and bar offers authentic interior Mexican cuisine in a

MATTIE’S

cocktails and a menu of approachable bistro favorites.

sophisticated yet relaxed setting. Enjoy family recipes made

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

Inspired by Paris cafes, Spanish tapas bodegas and urban

with fresh ingredients. Don’t miss the margaritas.

Mattie’s is a glorious urban paradise offering upscale American classics. While the cocktails are top-notch and the

wine bars, June’s encourages sipping, noshing and lingering.

JUNIPER

thai green curry or those potent boozy slushies.

LENOIR

cuisine is nothing short of outstanding, Mattie’s ambiance

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

and atmosphere are unmatched.

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

A gorgeous spot to enjoy a luxurious French-inspired prix fixe

Uchi Alumni Chef Nicholas Yanes fuses central Texas influ-

meal. Almost every ingredient served at Lenoir comes locally

OLAMAIE

ences and local farm produce with Italian fare. Start with

sourced from Central Texas, making the unique, seasonal

1610 San Antonio St. | (512) 474 2796

puffy potatoes and the Chef ’s Brand New Cadillac Negroni.

specialties even more enjoyable. Sit in the wine garden for

Food+Wine magazine’s best new chef Michael Fojtasek creates

happy hour and enjoy bottles from the top wine-producing

a menu that will leave any Southerner drooling with delight

regions in the world.

over the restaurant’s contemporary culinary concepts. The

JUSTINE’S BRASSERIE

dessert menu offers a classic apple pie or a more trendy goat

4710 E. 5th St. | (512) 385 2900 Justine’s is a quaint French brasserie deep in East Austin.

LIN ASIAN BAR + DIM SUM

cheese-caramel ice cream. Also, do yourself a favor and order

Don’t let the short drive deter you — the experience of eating

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

the biscuits.

traditional French plates among exquisite works of art and

Located in a vintage West Sixth Street bungalow, Chef Ling

decorative string lights makes for one idyllic evening with a

and her team create sophisticated Chinese dishes that draw

significant other.

enthusiastic crowds day and night. Make sure to stop by during weekend brunch to taste the full mouthwatering dim

KEMURI TATSU-YA

sum menu.

2713 E. 2nd St. | (512) 893 5561 Kemuri Tatsu-Ya is a Japanese-Texan mash-up that injects

LICHA’S CANTINA

seriously good food with a sense of humor. The East Austin

1306 E. 6th St. | (512) 480 5960

joint features Asian-inspired smoked meats and seafood, along

Located in the heart of East 6th, Licha’s is a quick trip to

with yakitori, ramen, and izakaya classics meant for sharing.

the interior of Mexico. With masa made fresh in house and

Drinks are also an integral part of the meal, so come thirsty.

a large range of tequilas and mezcal, Licha’s Cantina is a celebration of authentic Mexican cuisine. The music, food and ambiance will get you ready for a night out on the town.

ODD DUCK 1201 S Lamar Blvd | (512) 433 6521 Famed food trailer turned brick-and-mortar, Odd Duck is the first venture from acclaimed chef Bryce Gilmore. Expect seasonal fare and drinks with a strong Texas influence sourced locally whenever possible.

PARKSIDE 301 E. 6th St. | (512) 474 9898 Patrons flock to this downtown hideaway for its wide selection of oysters and other modern-American specialties. The 6th Street locale is filled with industrial details and plenty of natural light, so it’s no wonder that reservations are often necessary to get a table in the inviting space.

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THE PEACHED TORTILLA

SUERTE

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

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

This cheerful spot is sure to clear your weekly blues with

Helmed by executive chef Fermín Núñez, Suerte was inspired

friendly staff, fun food and a playful atmosphere. Affordably

by extensive travels through Central Mexico. Artisanal masa

priced, you’ll find culinary influences from around the world

is the highlight, made from local heirloom corn and used in

with a healthy dose of Asian and Southern options.

distinctive dishes rarely found on Austin menus. Order the

PICNIK 4801 Burnet Rd. | (737) 226 0644 1700 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 293-6118

delectable Suadero Tacos, perfect for sharing with friends.

TEXAS FRENCH BREAD 2900 Rio Grande St. | (512) 499 0544

A perfect place to find wholesome food for any type of dietary

For decades, TFB has been a go-to destination for high-

restriction in a bright and airy setting. This place truly lives

quality European-style breads, pastries and seasonally

out the “good and good for you” concept with paleo-friendly

inspired bistro meals. Whether grabbing a coffee and pastry

options and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

on the fly, having casual business lunches with colleagues

POOL BURGER 2315 Lake Austin Blvd. | (512) 334 9747

or enjoying the charming patio for an alfresco dinner, this neighborhood spot is an Austin favorite.

WATERLOO ICE HOUSE Escarpment Boulevard: 9600 Escarpment Blvd | (512) 301 1007 Burnet Road: 8600 Burnet Rd | (512) 458 6544 360 & 2222: 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy | (512) 418 9700 Southpark Meadows: 9600 S IH 35 Frontage Rd | (512) 292 7900

Tiki meets Texas in this neighborhood burger bar. Located

THAI FRESH

behind Deep Eddy Cabaret, crunchy crinkle-cut fries and

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

juicy burgers are served from the window of a 1968 Airstream

A restaurant, cooking school and market all in one place.

Land Yacht.

being a staple of the Austin community. With four

When you’re done dining on traditional Thai favorites, stop

family-friendly, locally-owned locations nestled

by the adjoining coffee bar for freshly brewed joe, homemade

in various Austin neighborhoods, Waterloo boasts

ice cream and an array of baked goods.

an extensive menu of scratch-made breakfast,

RED ASH ITALIA 303 Colorado St. #200 | (512) 379 2906 Red Ash Italia strikes the perfect balance between high-

TINY BOXWOODS

quality food and enticing ambiance. This Italian steakhouse is

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

led by an all-star team, including executive chef John Carver.

This Houston-based brand now serves its simple and

Sit back, relax and enjoy an exceptional evening.

delicious food in Austin’s Bryker Woods neighborhood.

ROSEWOOD GULF COAST CHOP HOUSE 1209 Rosewood Ave. | (512) 838 6205

Favorites include house-ground burgers, salmon Provencal salad and their chocolate chip cookies.

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Waterloo Ice House is celebrating 45 years of

lunch & dinner items, full bars, happy hour & daily specials, weekend brunch, large patios, multiple TVs, playscapes & more. UCHIKO 4200 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 140 | (512) 916 4808 The sensational sister creation of Uchi and former home of

Housed in a historic East Side cottage, this spot is quickly

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

Top Chef Paul Qui and renowned chefs Page Presley and

becoming a staple. Chef Jesse DeLeon pays outstanding

222 West Ave. | (512) 777 2430

Nicholas Yanes, Uchiko is an Austin icon that everyone

homage to his South Texas roots with seasonal offerings from

11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 100 | (512) 992-0685

should visit at least once. Try the bacon tataki.

Gulf Coast fishermen and Hill Country farmers and ranchers.

Inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, True Food Kitchen combines decadent favorites with healthconscious eating. The restaurant, located in downtown’s Seaholm district, offers a full range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

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VERBENA 612 W. 6th St. | (512) 991 3019 Located in downtown’s chic new Canopy hotel and designed by Lake Flato Architects, Verbena offers vegetable-forward dishes that highlight regionally sourced meat, fish and poultry. Chef Nic Yanes (Juniper, Uncle Nicky’s) is at the helm.

VIXEN’S WEDDING 1813 E. 6th St. Suite A | (737) 242 7555 Vixen’s Wedding is a charming space creating something truly unique. Helmed by culinary super-couple Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher, the restaurant specializes in Goan cuisine, a cultural mash-up of bright and complex flavors.

WINEBELLY 519 W. Oltorf S. | (512) 487 1569 Named one of the top-20 wine bars in America by Wine Enthusiast, Winebelly boasts an international wine list and Spanish-Mediterranean small plates.The bistro maintains a local feel with its comfortable, laid-back interiors.

WU CHOW 500 W. 5th St., #168 | (512) 476 2469 From the curators of Swift’s Attic, Wu Chow is expanding Austin’s cuisine offerings with traditional Chinese dishes sourced from local purveyors and farmers. Don’t miss the weekend dim sum menu.

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Port of Call WHAT TO SEE, SIP AND SAVOR IN PORT AR ANSAS By Hannah J. Phillips

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After dinner, we took a sunset stroll over the boardwalk to the beach. Cinnamon Shore has a private strip, and its distance from the main tourist spots makes for a more intimate experience than most island rentals. In addition to beach equipment (everything from beach chairs, umbrellas and fishing poles), guest services can also arrange for evening bonfire nights beneath the stars—s’mores and all. In the morning, we rolled over to Coffee Waves, a mini-outpost of the local Corpus Christi coffee chain, conveniently tucked right next to the Market. Espresso drink in hand, we picked up a golf cart near the guest reception for all our island exploring needs. While the Port A newcomer might be understandably tempted to forgo the additional transportation expense, a golf cart is truly the best way to enjoy those Gulf breezes between brunch and the beach. Plus, nothing beats the thrill of that first glorious ascent up the boardwalk, rattling over the dunes and looking out over the bright blue sea.

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F TRAVELING IN 2020 taught us anything in Texas, it’s that there are plenty of places waiting to be discovered right in our own backyard. Sure, the pandemic prohibited most of us from international jaunts to Jamaican shores, but the restrictions of last year also gave the road trip a welcome renaissance for the modern era. Growing up in Texas, I’ve visited Port Aransas more times than I can count. I know the route almost by heart at this point, thanks in part to my obsession with Texas history. I love that first feeling of freedom as you fly down State Highway 130 toward Lockhart, where the smell of barbecue wafts off the main square like a siren beckoning for a quick pit stop. Lockhart leads to Luling, with its watermelon-painted water tower, and then to Gonzales, where the fight for Texas Independence began. Country roads weave through Texas farmland to Goliad, another battle site in the Texas Revolution. Before you know it, palm trees pop up along the highway and salt breezes carry you over the John F. Kennedy Causeway onto Mustang Island. On my most recent trip, we stayed in a weekend rental at Cinnamon Shore, a welcoming beach community with a wide variety of upscale properties to rent or buy. The quickly expanding island realty group just announced phase five of its development on Memorial Day weekend, releasing 18 new home sites (with both Gulf and lake views), plus 60 new sites in Cinnamon Shore South. Along with pools, pet areas, family-friendly activities and countless other amenities, the community has enough dining options to warrant staying on the premises for the whole weekend if desired. Our best meal of the trip was our first, a seafood lover’s feast at Lisabella’s Bar and Bistro. We started with the mermaid soup, a curry concoction of lobster coconut broth, shrimp and “secrets,” according to the menu. Other highlights included the red snapper belle meunière and wild jumbo Gulf shrimp, but the mermaid soup was so good we were tempted to go back every night of our stay.

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After a relaxing beach morning, we scooted along the shore and into town for lunch at Trout Street Bar & Grill. This is a good spot if your goal is to eat as much fresh fish straight from the Gulf as possible. Since that’s always my aim, we sampled the seafood gumbo, followed by the blackened-fish and shrimp tacos. We washed everything down with a prickly pear margarita and a South Texas lemonade, perfect for a hot summer day. After lunch, we took the cart for a spin around town. Port Aransas has plenty of fun shops and galleries, such as Potters on Cotter, a working pottery studio and gallery. The art lover will also appreciate Chapel on the Dunes, the oldest consecrated church on the island. Built between 1937 and 1938, the chapel is the brainchild of Aline B. Carter, who would later become a Texas poet laureate. Carter commissioned San Antonio artisan Ethel Wilson Harris to construct the intimate space overlooking the Gulf, originally used as her private meditation space. Perched on a hill and accessible by a cactus-lined trail, the chapel evokes a scene from Santa Fe with its

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simple architecture, rustic setting and painted interiors—though the latter were added after Carter’s death. Today, island visitors can arrange tours through the Port Aransas Museum, which is also a great stop on a rare rainy day or when you need a break from the beach. In the summer, afternoon activities abound on the island. From parasailing to dolphin watching, there’s something for everyone along the spectrum, from the extreme outdoors lover to the more meditative bird-watcher. We opted for somewhere in the middle, splashing on the beach with my pup before heading to dinner at Roosevelt’s. Nestled behind the Tarpon Inn, the restaurant is named for one of the historic hotel’s most famous visitors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who came to Port A for tarpon fishing in 1937. Starting with the delicious bread and crabcakes, we savored the red snapper and shrimp ravioli in the restaurant’s romantic setting. Waking a bit earlier on the third day, we took a local tip to catch the jetty to San Jose Island, keeping our eyes out for sea turtles and dolphins en

Clockwise from left: The writer’s dog, Lucy, surveys the secluded beach at San Jose Island. A historic photo of the Tarpon Inn. One final goodbye to the dunes at Cinnamon Shore.

route. San Jose is a privately owned island that used to be a working cattle ranch (if you’re lucky, you can still spot a cow or two wandering the dunes). We met the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf for a quick ride to the island’s quieter beach, spending the day searching for shells and basking in the sun and sea air. If you go, be prepared with all food, drinks and supplies you might need, since there are no facilities on the island. More importantly, be sure to check the jetty schedule and plan ahead for your return trip: The ferry moves from hourly trips to every two hours in the afternoon, and you don’t want to miss the chance to catch a dolphin tour on the Scarlet Lady, which you can also board from Fisherman’s Wharf. Before boarding the sunset tour, we sought out one of my favorite drinks on the island for happy hour. The Alotta Colada at Castaways Seafood and Grill lives up to its name: Served in a fresh pineapple shell and topped with Myer’s rum, it’s the epitome of an after-beach drink—frivolous, yes, but that’s what vacation is for.

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Sunset is the perfect time for a dolphin excursion, which cruises the Lydia Ann Channel all the way to the iconic lighthouse of the same name. We loved looking out for dorsal fins swimming together in pods, skimming the surface of the twilit water or catching a ride on the crests of waves from large tankers in the channel. Back on land, we took a break from seafood at Venetian Hot Plate for a hearty slice of lasagna courtesy of Linda and Maurice Halioua, who moved to the island from Venice, Italy, in 1995. On our last morning, we took one more joy ride down to the beach, hoping that a few hours in the sun and surf might ward off our return to reality. When we did tear ourselves away, we made a detour through Corpus Christi for sightseeing at the historic Harbor Bridge (currently the second tallest in Texas, though sadly slated for demolition in the very near future to make way for its even taller successor), snapped a few photos at the famous Selena statue and slurped our last few Gulf oysters at Water Street before making the trek back down the Texas Independence Trail and home to Austin.

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LOOK BEHIND: SUMMER ISSUE

On the Silver Screen CL ASSIC FILMS RETURN TO THE PAR AMOUNT By Hannah J. Phillips

RAB YOUR POPCORN and a friend you haven’t seen since before the pandemic: Austin’s favorite film series is back. After pausing due to COVID restrictions last year, the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro is returning to downtown for its 46th year. With new films announced each month, be sure to check the Paramount website for updated schedules and to buy tickets. July’s listings include a 25th-anniversary celebration of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (July 7),

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plus a 30th-anniversary screening of Richard Linklater’s breakout indie film, Slacker (July 13). Presented in partnership with the Austin Film Society, the screening will include a live Q&A with Linklater himself, along with over 25 members of the cast and crew. (Pro tip: The AFS Cinema also reopens this summer, launching its own summer series of independent films.) After a yearlong hiatus, Austin cinephiles will at last have a full schedule ranging from classics to cult favorites.

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