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Behind the Scenes
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My Neighborhood in Pictures 66
Exposed
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Inspiration Board
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TRIBEZA Talk
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Barton Hills Block Party 74
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: mezcaleria photo by daniel brock; east mlk photo by leah overstreet; adam wilson photo by zach anderson; barton hills block party photo by thomas winslow; old enfeild photo by kate lesueur; street photo by nancy mims.
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’m a better person when I make time to walk my two dogs, Slidell and Dilley, in the morning, because it gives me a chance to stretch my legs and take in my neighborhood at the same time. I’m not referring to the fleeting glimpses that I get when I’m racing to get the kids to school. I’m talking about stepping out on foot, which allows me to see how the world around me is unfolding. It’s only in the rhythm of an unhurried amble that I breathe in the sensory
details and appreciate, say, the smell of sunlight on a green fig leaf, or wet marjoram
At the Austin Tables photo shoot I got the major bonus of getting some hammock time with my kids, Flannery and Wyatt.
branches after a rain. I run my fingers along hedges of rosemary and notice a funky new paint color (salmon? really?), an enviable landscape design, a skinny cat, or a carpet of crape myrtle blossoms on the asphalt. And that’s when I have the sense that I actually live here.
I don’t think I’m alone. Unless we reside in our hometowns, the various places where we have spent time have led us to define neighborhoods in new ways. When I moved from the Midwest to New York City, I came to understand that a neighborhood could mean many things. I’d left the lush and leafy lawns of Iowa for the proverbial concrete grid of Manhattan. Windows were covered with iron bars, and entering a building usually meant being buzzed And yet soon enough I did feel at home. As life unfolds, you realize that neighborhoods are not defined just by physical perimeters—they’re characterized by the people who come to know your quirks and proclivities. The friendly faces at the dry cleaners who reach for your clothes without asking for a name; the coffee shop where the staff remember that you don’t need room for cream. These shifting boundaries are playing out before our eyes in growing Austin. Although I live on the East Side, in Cherrywood, my “neighborhood” stretches well beyond my local coffee shop. It includes my yoga studio off Lamar, the downtown farmers’ market, the parks and the pools where my family has created memories, and the footprints that I’ve left around the Town Lake trail. In the spirit of getting out and observing, this month we asked three local artists with a knack for documenting the beauty of their daily lives to create a visual tour of their neighborhoods. Their poignant images, showcased in “My Neighborhood in Pictures” (page 66) will inspire you to turn a fresh lens on your own rituals. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that Austin is the fastest-growing city in the country. As a result, the landscape of affordable properties and accessible zip codes is continually shifting. In “The Next Hot ’Hoods’” (page 54) writer Neal Pollack, one of my favorite social commentators, shares his take on what’s next. Luckily, all this transition doesn’t lessen our need for connection—in fact, the opposite might be true. In this month’s Austin Tables (page 74), novelist Amanda Eyre Ward invites us to a Barton Hills block party (this one spilled into her backyard) and shares how that old-fashioned tradition helped her new ’hood feel like home. In the best examples of urban growth, a thoughtfully designed place can become its own neighborhood. That’s why we love the Thinkery, and the creative minds and passions that made it happen. In “Where Imagination Rules” (page 46), I talk with Lynn Meredith, who spearheaded the project, about how our new world-class children’s museum anchored a neighborhood (Mueller) and became a regional destination. An address turns into a home when people and memories become tied to it. In this issue you’ll read about neighborhood restaurants that cook from the heart and make you feel at home, activists who work to save our parks and pools, and even new boutiques that put the fun back into retail therapy (courtesy of a putting green and free beer—thank you, Criquet Clubhouse). We hope you’ll be inspired to savor both your own neighborhood and all of Austin with fresh appreciation and gratitude.
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Jose during the monthly First Thursday event along South Congress. They had an
domestically made menswear to Fair Market on the second weekend in June.
The fashionable folks from HELM Boots hosted a trunk show at Hotel San
Northern Grade brought together a carefully curated collection of
exclusive selection of prototypes, samples and other unique items to purchase, and
Hosted by Stag, the Northern Grade had plenty to covet at the event and
guests sipped on specialty cocktails in the hotel’s courtyard lounge.
several local brands to discover.
HELM: 1. Jessica Thompson & Jessica Rusch 2. Ethan Brown 3. Robbie & Kim Heath 4. Brittany Keen & Chelsea Korbitz Northern Grade: 5. Sara Stark, Jane Ortiz & Tara Wear 6. Gwen Riley & Derek Brown 7. Jan-Michael Ledesma & Robyn Brooks 8. Sam Rudy & Chris Harrison 9. Cambria Harkey & Jesse Baerenrodt 10. Hillary Bilheimer & Broc Wilson
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Komen Austin’s Perfectly Pink Party The third annual Perfectly Pink Party at Brazos Hall raised funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Guests dined on delicious bites, danced to DJ Johnny Bravvo and took home stylish giveaways from Kendra Scott.
Feminine Landscapes Private Opening
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TRIBEZA celebrated the release of the June “Outdoors” issue with a party at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. Guests enjoyed bites by new restaurant Fork & Vine and Italian-staple Gusto, cooled off with popsicles from GoodPops, snacks from Luna Bar, drinks by Deep Eddy, Corona, and Pacifico, and admired floral arrangements by Rosehip Flora while listening to folk/blues trio Mother Merey and the Black Dirt.
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Canopy 2nd Grand Opening Canopy, a creative community in East Austin, commemorated its second anniversary with “The 2nd Annual Grand Opening Party” to mark the occasion. The open house celebrated the addition of two new buildings along with several new faces in these amazing new studio/retail spaces.
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The Good Neighbor BY K R I STI N ARMSTRO NG I llu s tr ation by Joy G a ll agh er
Today a group of us gathered at the home of our dear friend.
She moved away about a year ago, and they rented out their house here in Austin. Just knowing that house still belonged to her and her family was a comfort to me, some kind of silent confirmation that they would eventually come back—come home. But today we went there one last time because she and her husband decided it was time to put their old house on the market. We wandered around the house, talking and laughing about old memories of time well spent. We sat and prayed over their new adventure and said blessings for whatever lucky family was meant to live there next. I felt bittersweet—happy for her, sad for me, totally choked up. I’ve moved many times, but her move was a harder adjustment for me than any of my own. Their departure left a hole, a heart divot difficult to repair. You see, I had plenty of neighbors, but she was a neighbor. We used to wander to each other’s houses without notice, in hopes of finding company for a dog walk, a missing ingredient for a recipe, a bike pump, a place to cry, a respite from unruly or ungrateful children, a damn good margarita made with fresh-squeezed limes, or a nice glass of red. My friend is from Mexico, so she is used to big families and busy kitchens. She never minded the chaos of my children, even when they were small and especially chaotic, and we often went to each other’s homes for dinner. She is the kind of friend who can make an amazing dinner out of random ingredients in her kitchen. And she is also the kind of friend you want to have stay for dinner at your house, even when you have no idea what you can pull together. She doesn’t care about stuff like that, the petty details that keep everyone else from inviting friends over for dinner. Among all my friends, she is the one person my age who is never in a rush—she just takes her time with everything and everyone, and the contrast to the rest
of the world is rather jolting. I often accuse her of time-traveling from another era. Seeing her requires shifting gears, and applying gentle, intentional pressure on the clutch. She sees no point in small talk, preferring to dive directly into intimate matters of the heart. I tease her that her pool has no shallow end. She is the friend who taught me, “Life happens in the hallways.” Meaning it’s the little, ordinary moments that end up counting. And she lives like that, lingering in the hallways. I walked through her house today, remembering when our kids all piled onto the same sofa bed and watched movies until they fell asleep, so we could sit forever at the dining table, sipping wine and solving everything. I remember the old record player her husband would set up, and we would drink margaritas and take turns being DJ with the old album collection, staying up too late and swaying to songs we’d forgotten we knew. She makes a mean ceviche. And some chicken dish called encilantrada that is so good that if there are leftovers at my house, I eat them for lunch the next day and call her voice mail and just moan with my mouth full. She always knows it’s me. She is the Mary who helps me stop being such a Martha. She reminds me to kick off my shoes, to stop scurrying around making things “nice” and instead try just being nice—or even just being. She has mastered the art of preparation, as in the “pre” part. Do whatever you do before your guests come and then when they arrive, drop it and enjoy them. No one really cares about or remembers anything else. Her house is for sale. My other real neighbors moved to Fort Worth. And we sold our house and moved to a new ’hood. In all this change, I’m figuring out that a neighbor is more than a person who lives in proximity to your house. A real neighbor is a beloved person who resides permanently in proximity to your heart.
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ow does a drab concrete wall overlooking Shipe Pool in Hyde Park transform into a shiny mosaic of a summer day? The answer lies in collaboration at its best—with devoted neighbors, visionary artists, the Griffin School art department, and a stolen bike all playing their part. Adam Wilson, director of Griffin School and member of the Friends of Shipe Park neighborhood group, sparked the idea for this whimsical transformation with Pascal Simon, a Griffin School mosaic-art teacher. A few years later, we see fantastical flowers and guitar-playing, bubble-blowing silhouettes all out making the most of a day in the park. Wilson has a talent for transforming blank slates into things treasured
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by the community at large. Just four years after he moved to Austin in 1992, he founded the Griffin School, one of Austin’s most respected private high schools, with a posse of like-minded teachers and educators. “I was just a young teacher who got connected with a handful of other teachers, and we had the right kind dynamic to make the Griffin School happen,” said Wilson on a recent morning at Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso Bar, pausing regularly to wave to neighbors. “None of us would have done it on our own. There is something in that group dynamic that leads to interesting things happening.” Wilson’s involvement with the Friends of Shipe Park neighborhood group was born of a mishap. Several summers ago, Wilson, who lives cattycorner from Shipe Park, went on a bike ride and then stopped off to meet his family for a swim. He walked home with his wife and two boys, leaving the bike behind. By the next morning, the bike was gone, so he posted a notice on the neighborhood listserv. Meanwhile, neighborhood community-building powerhouse Deaton Bednar, the organizer behind the Fire Station Festival that the neighborhood association hosts each fall, was organizing a Shipe Park group in response to several neighbors’ interest in taking care of the park. To get the ball rolling, she searched the Hyde Park listserv for anyone who had written anything about Shipe with the intention of inviting them to an informal coffee at her house, and voilà!—Adam Wilson’s bike theft post popped up. He attended the gathering and has been part of the group ever since. “It’s pretty simple—I live right across the street from the park, so I felt a certain responsibility to help be a part of maintaining it,” he says. A big issue this group has taken on has been a fight to keep the pool open. In 2011, the city put Shipe on a list of pools recommended to be closed in order to deal with the 2012 budget crisis. Council member Laura Morrison’s resolution to keep the pools open succeeded, but now the possibility of closure has resurfaced, again due to budget constraints. The Parks and Recreation Department is presently working on a citywide master plan that could close the smaller neighborhood pools in favor of large new regional aquatics centers. Thus the fate of Shipe Pool is uncertain once again. “I think neighborhood pools are critically important to quality of life, particularly for these central-city neighborhoods,” says Wilson. “Either we preserve historical neighborhoods and their green spaces and pools so they are still livable, or we abandon them—which will likely result in even more families moving out to the suburban areas.” One of the happiest parts of Wilson’s role with Friends of Shipe Park is throwing the annual Shipe Pool Party. This year’s event—the sixth annual—will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 11 pm. For this midsummer family frolic, they keep the pool open late, bring in food vendors, and show a movie in the adjacent field. Neighbors come to help, feast, swim, and play. With the City of Austin's aquatics assessment due out this month, the organization will be advocating for neighborhood pools like Shipe to secure their place in the master plan. c . m a x w ell p h oto g r a p h y by z ac h a n d er s o n
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How did you get the idea to create the Shipe Park mural? The very early seed came from Pascal and me because she was teaching mosaic design at the Griffin School. It felt like such an obvious place to do something really beautiful, so we started talking to Holli about it—she’s an artistic visionary, plus she facilitated the community glass mosaic days that we had so people could come work on it. At first we were just thinking a threefoot-tall rectangle, but then we decided to go for it and do the whole wall. We got a grant from Austin Parks Foundation and did a lot of individual fund-raising in the neighborhood. We raised $42,000 to make it happen. I know the Griffin School students did a lot of the work for the mural and they also help out in the neighborhood in other ways. Why is that kind of involvement important for your students? Everyone needs to develop a sense of civic responsibility, and the easiest way to make that feel relevant is to get involved in your immediate community. This helps kids grow into adults who feel like they can have a positive impact on people right around them, and hopefully you can extend that wider. Teenagers have kind of a bad rap in the world, and it’s important for the community to see that they can be valuable members of the community who have a lot to offer in making the world a better place.
Your neighborhood has many fun celebrations, but there are also the less-fun aspects of neighborhood organizing, like code compliance and historic preservation. What are keys for navigating the hard part of involvement? When you’re working with neighborhood groups, people are inherently invested in the issues, which is why there is so much heat about it. It hits people right in their home. It comes with a danger of people getting so passionate that they start to personalize all of their disagreements, and then you get resentments building between neighbors. We try to make sure that our starting place is the desire to build a strong sense of community; we know we’re going to disagree on issues, but that’s okay as long as we don’t lose sight of the community. Do you think people shy away from involvement because they are afraid of the sticky issues? Yes, a lot of people want to avoid conflict. But when people don’t get involved, it only leads to more distrust and resentment. What solves that is when people come and sit at the table together; then they see that the dialogue is mostly coming out of people’s passions for making their neighborhood a better place. When people come out for It’s My Park Day to spread Dillo Dirt and they’re working side by side with people who might have very different ideas about something like short-term rentals, they find they can still come out thinking, “Hey, I can work with this person.” What are some of your favorite things about your neighborhood? I love this little center where we’re sitting—a couple of coffee shops, restaurants, a Laundromat, a
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neighborhood grocery store. I see my neighbors at Fresh Plus every day. I love our common green space. At Shipe, people are bonding in ways that are critically important. I think Hyde Park has a level of engagement among its residents that is remarkable. We all have busy lives, yet there’s this real commitment to the common experiences we can have together in the neighborhood. On the Griffin School website, you say that one of your favorite quotes is “Work is love made visible” (Kahlil Gibran). How does that apply to your neighborhood involvement, both as an individual and as director of the Griffin School? Being involved with Shipe and the Griffin School sometimes means work that is dirty and hard . . . and sometimes it’s political, like fund-raising—all this stuff that you could complain about having to do. But for me it’s been an experience of really bonding with people who become deep and lasting friends. What do you love to do at the pool? What I mostly do at the pool is go to the deep end and, well, it’s not really even swimming. It’s mostly just a float...looking up at the trees and the sky, a kind of sensory deprivation. That’s definitely my moment of bliss in the summertime. You live close to the pool. Do you ever hear people swimming at night? All the time. My bedroom window is above the treetops, on the second story of our house, so the sound of people splashing in the pool happens all the time. It’s kind of lovely. I know how that feels— those epic moments. A little sense of danger, a lot of fun, fully alive.
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Entertainment Calendar Music DEVO
July 2, 8pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater WYE OAK
July 6, 7pm The Parish LIONEL RICHIE & CEELO GREEN
July 10, 7:30pm Austin360 Amphitheater AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 10-27 Various locations RASCAL FLATTS, SHERYL CROW & GLORIANA
July 11, 7:30pm Austin 360 Amphitheater KISS AND DEF LEPPARD
July 12, 5:30pm Austin360 Amphitheater sHAKEY GRAVES
July 17, 8pm Stubb’s Indoors
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JOHN LEGEND
ARTHOUSE: JE T’AIME
SILENCE, THE MUSICAL
LITERATURE LIVE!
July 22, 6:30pm Cedar Park Center
JE T’AIME
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IRON AND WINE
July 26, 8pm Paramount Theatre
July 18, 8pm Marchesa Hall and Theatre
THE BAPTIST GENERALS
July 27, 7pm Records Room at W Austin STEVEN MARTIN AND THE
AN EVENING WITH ROBERT OSBORNE
July 20, 7pm Paramount Theatre
STEEP CANYON RANGERS
July 29, 8pm The Long Center
LOGAN’S RUN
COUNTING CROWS
July 23, 7pm Bob Bullock Texas Spirit Theater
July 30, 7pm ACL Live at Moody Theater
TWO STEP
TORI AMOS
July 29, 7:30pm Marchesa Hall & Theatre
July 30, 8pm The Long Center
Film PARAMOUNT SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Throughout July Paramount Theatre
Comedy
THE ROAD TO AUSTIN
Theatre PYGMALION
Through July 19 The Vortex Theater THE WHO’S TOMMY
July 9-August 17 ZACH Theatre
TREGA NONA
July 13, 12:30pm The Contemporary Austin, Jones Center
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July 19, 9pm Westcave Outdoor Discovery
July 17, 7pm Paramount Theatre
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FRENCH LEGATION
July 5, 2pm Canopy
July 1, 10am French Legation Museum
SOUNDTRACK SERIES
AUSTIN SYMPHONY
July 5-6 The Long Center
STORY TIME AT THE
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July 6, 7:30pm (Through August 24) Long Center City Terrace POLLYANNA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: PETER AND THE PIPER
July 12-20 The Long Center
CERAMICS WORKSHOP: BUILDING WITH ORIGINAL TEXTURES
July 21, 10am Dougherty Arts Center
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is electrical inventions transformed the world, but there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of him. Meet the Tesla Project, a celebration that began in 2010 as a birthday party and has expanded into an all-day extravaganza celebrating the genius of Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential inventors of all time. The idea for the Tesla Project came to Cathy Savage, an Austin artist, more than a decade ago when she and her husband were taking a road trip to Niagara Falls. “There was a statue of Tesla on the American side, and I remember feeling a little dumb. How come I had never heard of this guy?” she recalls. Savage then began her journey in researching and learning all there is to know about Tesla. She was most impressed by his devotion to furthering scientific knowledge rather than forfeiting scientific advancement for recognition or monetary gain. “Just like any subject that's of major interest, it tends to come up in an artist's work and conversation,” Savage says. A casual conversation about Tesla is exactly what led Savage to find a kindred spirit in Cody Scrogum of Twin Villain Screen Printing here in Austin. “We got to talking and thought we should have a birthday party for Tesla. It was a labor of love, but we had great fun spreading the word.” The duo had another birthday celebration in 2011, but then decided to take a break. Now, three years later, Savage and Scrogum are teaming up with Hayley Gillespie of Art.Science.Gallery to make Tesla’s shindig bigger and better than ever. This year the trio have invited Austinites to submit art of any medium to the Tesla Project. The works will be a part of a show on view from July 5 through July 27 that will be juried by Art.Science.Gallery. The event, held on July 5 at Canopy, will also include robots from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy’s robotics team, a demonstration on how to make a Tesla coil, screen printing, and live music. There will also be a Tesla-era costume contest alongside a demonstration of Tesla Roadsters—zero-emissions cars that can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. Why is Savage driven to continue celebrating a scientist who lived more than 70 years ago? “Tesla has given me a lot of inspiration . . . I owe it to him.” m. dunn
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Elements: Arturo Mallman, Jamie Kirkland & Arthur Umlauf Artist Reception, 6pm Through July 30 JULY 25 PHOTO METHODE GALLERY
Kevin Greenblat and Shelley Wood: Texas Soil Opening Reception, 6pm July 8 – August 29
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A Secret Affair Through August 24 Orly Genger Through August 24
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Bill Miller & Lisa Brawn: New Work Through July 31
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exas Soil is a stunning photography exhibit that looks at Texas landscape and culture through the lens of photographers Kevin Greenblat and Shelley Wood. The photographs, part of a new exhibit at Photo Méthode Gallery in East Austin, lead the viewer on a visual journey through the Lone Star terrain. Tina Weitz, owner of Photo Méthode, was thrilled that Greenblat and Wood were collaborating to create such stunning images. “I immediately felt that [Shelley] and Kevin had a connection in their work, the immutable symbiosis of man, land, and creature,” says Weitz. “Greenblat conveys a dialogue between subject and lens, while Wood offers insights into ranching lifestyle with its unique challenges and opportunities.” The striking images range from sweeping vistas to quiet moments alone with true Texans at work. Other photos in Texas Soil present the unique perspective of some of the state’s often overlooked citizens, the livestock. Weitz pointed out a photo she finds particularly captivating, titled Tailgate Shearing. She finds this photo especially poignant, as it “deepens our senses of seasonal rituals and bonds between man and beast.” Selecting a favorite image, Weitz admits, is like choosing a favorite child. “Every photo in the exhibit has something so unique and special to offer the viewer,” she says. “Some offer solitude, peace, and hardships of landscape and man, while others give a sense of the triumphant.” m. dunn
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700 Congress Ave. (512) 453 5312 Hours: W 12-11, Th-Sa 12-9, Su 12-5 thecontemporaryaustin.org austin galleries
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Blanton Museum of Art
200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 7324 Hours: Tu– F 10–5, Sa 11–5, Su 1–5 blantonmuseum.org
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave. (512) 936 8746 Hours: M–Sa 9–6, Su 12–6 thestoryoftexas.com Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E. 44th St. (512) 458 2255 Hours: W–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney French Legation Museum
802 San Marcos St. (512) 472 8180
1165 Angelina St. (512) 974 4926 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver Harry Ransom Center
300 E. 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
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Mexic–Arte Museum
419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6, F–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org O. Henry Museum
409 E. 5th St. (512) 472 1903 Hours: W–Su 12–5
THINKERY Austin Children's Museum
1830 Simond Ave Hours: T-Fri 10-5, Sa-Su 10-6 thinkeryaustin.org Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Robert E. Lee Rd. (512) 445 5582 Hours: W–F 10–4:30, Sa–Su 1–4:30 umlaufsculpture.org
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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.
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Galleries Art on 5th
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2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. J (512) 351-5934 Hours: Tu–Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 austinartgarage.com Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios
7739 North Cross Dr., Ste. Q (512) 771 2868 Hours: F–Sa 11–6 austinartspace.com capital fine art
1214 W. 6th St. (512) 628 1214 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 capitalfineart.com
Creative Research Laboratory
2832 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 322 2099 Hours: Tu–Sa 12–5 uts.cc.utexas.edu/~crlab Davis Gallery
837 W. 12th St. (512) 477 4929 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 davisgalleryaustin.com
Flatbed Press
2830 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 477 9328 Hours: M-F 10-5, Sa 10-3 flatbedpress.com Gallery Black Lagoon
4301-A Guadalupe St. (512) 371 8838 Hours: Sa 1-5 galleryblacklagoon.com Gallery Shoal Creek
2832 MLK Jr. Blvd. #3 (512) 454 6671 Hours: Tu–F 11–5, Sa 10–3 galleryshoalcreek.com grayDUCK gallery
2213 E. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702 (512) 826 5334 Hours: Th -Sa 11-6, Su 12-5 grayduckgallery.com La Peña
227 Congress Ave., #300 (512) 477 6007 Hours: M-F 8-5, Sa 8-3 lapena–austin.org 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: M–Sa 10-6 lotusasianart.com Mondo Gallery
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Scanlan Gallery
6500 St. Stephen’s Dr. (512) 327 1213 Hours: M-F 9-5 sstx.org Okay Mountain Gallery
1619 E. Cesar Chavez St. Sa 1-5 or by appointment (512) 293 5177 okaymountain.com Positive Images
1118 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1831 Hours: M-Sa 10-5, Su 12-4 Russell Collection Fine Art
1137 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 russell–collection.com
Women & Their Work
1710 Lavaca St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–5 womenandtheirwork.org Yard Dog
1510 S. Congress Ave. (512) 912 1613 Hours: M–F 11–5, Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 yarddog.com
Alternative Spaces ARTPOST: The Center for Creative Expression
Stephen L. Clark Gallery
1101 W. 6th St. (512) 477 0828 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com studio 10
1011 West Lynn Hours: Tu–Sa 11–5 (512) 236 1333 studiotenarts.com Testsite
502 W. 33rd St. (512) 453 3199 By Appt. Only fluentcollab.org
4704 E. Cesar Chavez St. artpostaustin.com Austin Presence
330 Bee Cave Rd., #700 (512) 306 9636 Hours: Tu–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 austinpresence.com Bay6 Gallery & Studios
5305 Bolm Rd. (512) 553 3849 By appointment only bay6studios.com Big Medium
5305 Bolm Rd., #12 (512) 939 6665 bigmedium.org
4001 N. Lamar Blvd., #550 (512) 454 9079 Hours: M-Sa 11-6, Su 1-4 Co-Lab Project Space
613 Allen St. (512) 300 8217 By appointment only colabspace.org farewell Books
913 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 476 DOMY Hours: Mon-Sa 12–8, Su 12–7 domystore.com Julia C. Butridge Gallery
1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4025 Hours: M–Th 10–9:30, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/ dougherty/gallery.htm Pump Project Art Complex
702 Shady Ln. (512) 351 8571 pumpproject.org Roi James
3620 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. C (512) 970 3471 By appointment only roijames.com Space 12
3121 E. 12th St. (512) 524 7128 T-F 10-5 space12.org
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314 E. Main St. (830) 990 2707 Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 12-5 fbartgallery.com INSIGHT GALLERY
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209 S. Llano (830) 997 0073 Hours: M-F 9:30-5, Sa 10-5 larryjacksonantiques.com
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As a Texas native, fashion stylist and assistant manager at Moss Designer Consignment, Mallory Hublein knows how to keep it fresh during the sweltering summers. Hublein’s style channels both casual-cool and a spunky rock ’n’ roll vibe. Having styled shoots for local bands like Little Radar and editorially (Chrome Magazine), Hublein has had her hands in both women’s and men’s fashion. Ma l l o r y ’ s S u m m e r C l o s e t M u s t - Ha v e s
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to Cuba to set up their own bars.” Hernandez’s inspiration to open
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S pre a ding the Gos pel of Mezc a l : Cesar Aguil ar on Mezcaleria Tobal á Cesar Aguilar saw possibility in the formerly vacant room above Whislers, the bar he owns with Scranton Twohey. Last December, Aguilar approached his partner and said, “Let me do a mezcal bar.” Aguilar’s initial experience with mezcal came from curating the bar menu for his previous employer, La Condesa. After accompanying the guys from Wahaka Mezcal on several trips to Oaxaca (where the majority of mezcal originates), and even taking part in a traditional Oaxacan sweat lodge ceremony, Aguilar felt moved to play a larger role in the mezcal movement. With Twohey’s experience and Aguilar’s passion, Mezcalería Tobalá was born. Echoing the style of small bars in Oaxaca, the design is intentionally raw and rustic. Aguilar hopes guests to feel like they’ve stepped into “an old man’s living room.” Ascend the staircase outside of Whislers and push open the unmarked door
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the Little Albert Chair by Moroso ($628,
1950s standing bar and order a copita of mezcal with a side of orange slices sprin-
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of contemporary art. Designed by Ron Arad, the
thirsty, resulting in a need for more mezcal. Aguilar will gladly educate you with a
chair was inspired by a piece in Arad’s upholstered
rare selection of Espadin and wild mezcals found behind him in a 1940s Mexican
series that paid tribute to his exhibition in the
cupboard including Tobalá Mezcal, distilled from the rare agave for which Agui-
Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
lar’s bar was named. m e zc a l er i a p h oto g r a p h y by da n i el b ro c k
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Children at the Build Landscape in Innovators’ Workshop, a signature 2,500 square foot gallery that focuses on making and invention as forms of inquiry and creative problem solving.
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“ W e w a n t e d t o c r e at e a m u s e u m t h a t f o l l o w e d a m o d e l l i k e D e l l C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i ta l a n d b e a n i n s t i t u t i o n t h at r e a c h e s i n t o m a n y c o m m u n i t i e s . At M u e l l e r , w e h a d t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to m a k e A u s t i n ’ s p r e m i e r f a m i ly p l a c e s o a c c e s s i b l e . ” - ly n n m e r e d i t h
ynn Meredith hails from a family of educators. So it’s
where families would be comfortable, with free parking, plenty of op-
no surprise that when she moved to Austin in 1993,
tions for buying food, and room for outdoor play space and picnic areas
with her husband and four children (the youngest at
became increasingly attractive.
the time were ages two and six), she quickly became
At the time, in 2008, the Mueller development was well underway and
immersed in the Austin Children’s Museum, which
it offered everything downtown did not. And the location, just off the I-35
was originally founded in 1983 and was housed in
corridor, spoke to the broader needs of a growing city. “Austin has become
temporary locations like malls and libraries. She joined the board of
a regional community,” Meredith says. “We wanted to create a museum
directors and helped raise $6.5 million to open the museum’s former
that followed a model like Dell Children’s Hospital and be an institution
incarnation at 2nd and Colorado in 1997. Today that corner is ground
that reaches into many communities. At Mueller, we had the opportunity
zero for the well-heeled design district, but at the time it wasn’t much
to make Austin’s premier family place so accessible.”
of a neighborhood. “It was an area of homeless people and businesses that went dark in the evening,” Meredith remembers.
from the surrounding areas like Georgetown or Round Rock can easily
All that was about to change. As Austin’s rapid growth spurt took hold,
pop onto the highway and zip down to spend a few hours at the Think-
the museum space felt increasingly compromised. “The problem was that
ery. “As our center is continually built out, we’ve become a Central Tex-
we were always retrofitting, not creating,” Meredith says. “I used to tell
as Region,” Meredith says.
friends it was like trying to fit a size nine foot into a size six shoe.” Which soon posed the question “Where else could the museum be located?”
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One of the positives in moving into the I-35 corridor is that families
The $18 million result of all the imagining and planning, which opened in December 2013, is twice the size of the former location. In
“The quandary was whether to remain downtown and be limited
the soaring 40,000-square-foot facility, parents have an unobscured
by space and building constraints or to find a new location where we
view for long distances, so keeping an eye on kids is easier and it feels
could do whatever we wanted,” Meredith says. Anyone who’s tried to
safe. “We wanted a flexible space that could accommodate many dif-
drive downtown during a festival or parade knows that sometimes
ferent kinds of exhibits, and yet kids would feel that they owned it,”
“central” is actually not so family-friendly. The idea of being in an area
Meredith says. “Kids feel free and in control.”
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The striking red steel exterior, designed by architects Koning Eizenberg (California), and STG Design (Austin), sets a tone to expect the unexpected.
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Filled to the brim with materials and tools (from woodworking to electronics), kids can challenge their skills and imaginations by building, inventing and sharing. This gallery hosts a changing mix of hands on science, engineering, and art activities.
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Kids at the Wind Lab in Spark Shop, where they can use tools and inspiring materials to take on advanced designed challenges, like designing flying objects to launch in the projectile range.
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“The Thinkery is the kind of place I’ ve lo n g a d m i r e d i n ot h e r c i t i e s. I w o u l d d r ag myself home asking, ‘Why doesn’t Austin h av e s o m e t h i n g t h i s co o l ? N o w i t d o e s.’ ” - rodney gibbs
Meredith credits architect Jim Susman, a principal at STG Design
recently attended a Sunday morning birthday party at the museum. “It
in Austin and past president of the Children’s Museum board, as an
was one of those amazing spring mornings, and the bike ride there was
instrumental guide throughout the process. “He was able to translate
short and perfect with small kids in tow. Afterwards, when we left, I felt
through design what it means not only to be a children’s museum, but
like we were walking into a festival. People from everywhere were going
to be a children’s museum in Austin, Texas.”
into the Thinkery, a lot was going on at the Mueller Lake Park play-
The project attracted an impressive staff from around the country to
ground, and then of course the farmers’ market was buzzing. It was the
fulfill the museum’s mission: “To create innovative learning experienc-
first time I really saw in action what is planned for this neighborhood
es that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solv-
and I felt really excited to be a part of it.”
ers.” The planners drew inspiration from places like the Exploratorium
“The joy, the noise, the concentration. It has exceeded all of my ex-
in San Francisco, the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles,
pectations,” Meredith says. “I cannot believe what a success it’s been.”
and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The
On any given day, there are toddlers in smocks happily painting on an
model of learning is built on “STEAM” education (science, technology,
expansive glass screen or playing grocery store with plastic produce,
engineering, art, and math) as well as healthy living. Features include
and large groups of schoolchildren. Community night (Wednesdays,
cool hands-on exhibits, an outdoor gallery that incorporates a play-
5-8 pm) is frequently packed, and over spring break there was a need
scape and water play, expanded content for children 0–11 (especially
for tickets to be sold in timed intervals to control crowds. And the de-
the older ages), and dynamic new programming.
mand continues to grow.
“Being a kid at heart, a gadget geek, and a dad, I love places of wonder and exploration,” says Rodney Gibbs, chief innovation officer for
In the midst of the happy chaos, the most poignant snapshots are scenes of parents and kids experiencing the exhibits together.
the Texas Tribune. “The Thinkery is the kind of place I’ve long admired
“The road ahead is gleaming,” Meredith says proudly, “the opportu-
in other cities. I would drag myself home asking, ‘Why doesn’t Austin
nities to impact teachers, kids, parents. I see the Thinkery taking a spot
have something this cool? Now it does.’”
on the landscape of the country as being an incredible place for learn-
In some ways the Thinkery has validated the highest aspirations
ing and teaching. The staff and the professionals that we have attracted
for what Mueller could become. Erica Keast Heroy, an architect who
are inspiring, and with the buzz that is in Austin now, the possibilities
lives in the neighborhood with her husband and two young children,
are endless.” tribeza.com
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North, South, East and West, Austinites are spreading out and remaking the city in their own image.
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photography by leah overstreet
In the shifting landscape of growing Austin, neighborhoods are reimagined (and grass fed burger joints a r e b u i lt ) e v e r y d ay. H e r e a r e f i v e o n t h e r i s e — p u t a s ta k e d o w n w h i l e yo u c a n .
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Even in lush Barrington Oaks, zeroscaping still makes plenty of sense.
For a long time, the Austin you knew had boundaries.
They weren’t set in limestone exactly; they would move a couple miles north or south, but rarely far enough to make an impact on your life. But in recent years, the Austin landscape has been shape-shifting faster than a late-model Terminator. It’s as slippery as a garter snake. Austin is the fastest-growing city in the United States. A hundred and fifty people move here every day. They have to live somewhere. Because of that crazy influx, seemingly every neighborhood, from low-income central areas to older middle-class
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neighborhoods to upper-middle-class ring communities, is being remade by the city’s extraordinary boom. We’d be naive to say all these changes are for the better. The traffic is a mess, and public transportation sits somewhere between limited and laughable. Longtime businesses, places that helped make Austin such a fun place to live, are shuttering, and longtime residents are leaving, forced out by higher taxes, higher rents, or just
Where it is: Northwest. South of the 183, east of Spicewood Springs
Road, west of Oak Knoll. Why it’s hot: Stately, tree-lined streets, well-maintained (and often up-
dated) 1970s and 1980s ranch homes, easy access to tech jobs, particularly
because they received an offer on their bungalow that they couldn’t
at the ever-expanding Apple complex, hiking in St. Edward’s Park, and the
refuse. Not everyone benefits when a city gets hot.
highly rated Round Rock School District.
That said, growth and change have benefits as well. There’s been a restaurant explosion unlike anything the city’s ever seen.
Who’s moving there: Families with ambitious high schoolers who
want to go to Westwood, people with more than two cars, techies.
The city’s hangout penumbra has expanded as fast as its festival roster. Suddenly, not everyone lives in the same five neighbor-
Where to hang out: Retail is still developing and is overly dependent
hoods. Our geography is changing fast. “You live where?” is quick-
on going up to Lakeline Mall or back down to the Domain or Burnet Road.
ly being replaced by “oh, you live there.” With that in mind, we present a brief and selective guide to
Sriracha and lemongrass devotees love the excellent Asian and Indian markets tucked into the same run-down strip mall as the much-loved Asia Cafe (try the wok-fried pea shoots there, trust me).
Where We Live Now. These neighborhoods aren’t new, but for now, they’re new to you. Drive over and check them out—and get
Newly opened: A Soup Peddler for commuters on Research, in the
in while you can. By 2020, “It’s only a 15-minute drive to down-
same new retail area as a Phil’s Icehouse and an Amy’s. And farther south, a
town. On Sunday morning,” will sound like heaven.
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new P. Terry’s. So not much, yet. But Whole Foods at The Domain is only five minutes away.
Broad streets, sidewalks, and lots of parks make it a dog’s paradise.
Some parts of the neighborhood have been plush for a long time.
Lakeline Mall | 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr The Domain | 11410 Century Oaks Terrace Whole Foods at the Domain | 11920 Domain Dr Asia Café | 8650 Spicewood Springs Rd Soup Peddler | souppeddler.com Phil’s Icehouse & Amy’s Ice Cream | 5620 Burnet Rd
Amy’s up here tastes just as good as it does downtown.
P. Terry’s | 12018 N Research Blvd
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neighborhood favorites... Bartholomew Pool | 1800 E. 51st St The Carousel Lounge | 1110 E 52nd St Nomad Bar | 1213 Corona Dr The Blue Starlite Drive-In | 1901 E 51st St
windsor park
Arts-oriented families are calling Windsor Park home. People have been partying at the Carousel since long before Windsor Park was hip.
Where it is: Central Northeast. Bounded by 51st Street, I-35, US Hwy
290, and Manor Road. Why it’s hot: Incredibly central. Cool midcentury homes. Tight com-
munity feeling fostered by genuinely creative people. Great old Austin businesses. Who’s moving there: Artsy two-income families. Grad students
pushed out of Hyde Park. Where to hang out: The new Bartholomew Pool on 51st Street has
generated almost as much excitement as the Mueller H.E.B. The Carousel Lounge is as old-school Austin as it gets, with local bands almost every night and owners that prefer a more “mature” crowd. Nomad Bar is slightly younger and hipper, but still gritty enough. Newly opened: The Blue Starlite Drive-in on East 51st features vin-
tage speakers, cult favorites, and old-time movie candy.
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The Nomad added another neighborhood bar, but didn’t sacrifice the neighborhood’s soul.
Even in an urban neighborhood, Austin always offers backyard escapes.
Renovations happen here, but they’re usually tasteful and low-key.
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Let’s go for a lovely stroll down Springdale Road.
This Boston Terrier has what it takes to make it as an artist.
These people are actually not sitting directly above a cactus.
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neighborhood favorites... The Sahara Lounge | 1413 Webberville Rd Walnut Creek Trail | austintexas.gov Country Boyz | 4140 E 12th St Dharma Yoga | 3317 Manor Rd
east mlk If you’re living on the East Side and you don’t want soul food, you need to find another neighborhood.
Where it is: North and east of downtown. Essentially
the far northern edge of the east side boom. The lines are gonna be out the door at Country Boyz.
Why it’s hot: Central location, an easy bike ride to
the UT Campus. Both an artsy reputation and a great arts community. Affordable houses on large lots. Who’s moving there: Young families priced out
of traditional central neighborhoods. Unscrupulous speculators and flippers. People with lots of roommates. Bike activists. Where to hang out: For music and drinks, The
Sahara Lounge. For exercise, the new Walnut Creek Trail, just completed. Newly opened: Country Boyz Fixins, at the previous-
ly unheard-of intersection of Springdale and East 12th, serves fried shrimp, po’ boys, and alligator. Dharma Yoga on Manor for coconut water–sipping vinyasa devotees.
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neighborhood favorites... Hopdoddy’s | 2438 W Anderson Ln Bartlett’s | 2408 W Anderson Ln The Alamo Drafthouse | 2700 W Anderson Ln Top Notch Burgers | 7525 Burnet Rd Lala’s Little Nugget | 2207 Justin Ln The Poodle Dog Lounge | 6507 Burnet Rd Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon | 5434 Burnet Rd Lucy’s Fried Chicken | 5408 Burnet Rd Noble Sandwich Company | 12233 Ranch Road 620 N #105
north allendale The Yellow doors of North Allendale are calling you.
Where it is: Between Anderson and Steck, Burnet and MoPac. Why it’s hot: The housing stock isn’t the greatest, but it’s the last
neighborhood to the north before things start getting suburban. Who’s moving there: People a little late to the gold rush. Where to hang out: Hopdoddy, Cover 3, Bartlett’s, the Alamo
Drafthouse at the Village take your pick. Top Notch Hamburgers. Easy access to revitalized old-school Austin bars like Lala’s Little Nugget, Poodle Dog Lounge, and Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon. Newly opened: Approximately 18 new restaurants open on Bur-
net or Anderson every week (Lucy’s Fried Chicken, Noble Sandwiches Central, Peached Tortilla). Possibly the best neighborhood in the city for fun, family-friendly dining options.
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It’s vintage cars and real drive-thru service at this Burnet Road standby.
You’re never without something good to read.
Pretty much the dictionary definition of “a sweet little house.”
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Little House Near The Greenbelt. Fields of flowers bring the country to the city.
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Just a casual Saturday neighborhood stroll.
neighborhood favorites... Yoga Yoga | 4477 S Lamar Blvd #420 Central Market | 4477 S Lamar Blvd The Greenbelt | 3755-B S Capital of Texas Hwy The Casino South Side Lounge | 1502 W Ben White Blvd St. Philip | 4715 South Lamar
western trails Where it is: Southwest of Ben White Boulevard. Your new zip
code is 78745. Why it’s hot: Adjacent to 78704 but not as expensive. Great
midcentury modern housing stock.
And our garages can easily be converted to home yoga studios!
Who’s moving there: Dwell magazine subscribers. Rea-
sonably successful music-industry families. Where to hang out: Walk to Yoga Yoga at Central Market
at Westgate. South Lamar is just a pebble’s throw. The South entrance to Barton Creek Greenbelt. Newly opened/coming soon: The Casino South Side
Lounge on Ben White is a nice taste of Dirty Sixth, but without the massive crowds. St. Philip, the forthcoming Italian bakery and restaurant from Tyson Cole and Philip Speer, will open this fall.
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Neighborhood
in pictures
I n t r o d u c t i o n b y P a u l a Di s b r o w e
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p h oto by n a n c y m i m s
my
As
any
Instagram-addict
knows,
a
striking
im-
age of a common thing or moment can be breathtaking
and
transporting.
With
that
in
mind,
we
asked three local talents (an artist and designer
and
have to
a
lead
two knack us
professional for
photographers)
documenting
through
a
visual
their
e s say
of
da i ly
who lives
what
they
cherish about their neighborhoods. As you’ll see in
their
poignant
and
lo v e ly
images,
beauty
of-
ten lies in the tiniest details, the ones that you’ll miss
if
you
don’t
step
outside
and
behold
your
own street with eyes wide open, and with wonder.
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Nancy Mims’ h y d e p a r k artist & designer
I’ve always been someone who delights in the discovery of fleeting little moments of wonder, beauty, or just peculiarity, especially within hidden details or juxtapositions that might otherwise go unnoticed by most people. And for as long as I can remember, I have tended to compulsively assign great significance and deeper meaning to these little things, perhaps in an attempt to understand the larger reason for why they—and therefore we—exist in the first place. Or, at the very least, to make momentary sense of the order and chaos that surround us. For the past five years, I’ve meandered through Hyde Park’s streets and alleyways each morning on sort of a walking meditation. I clear my mind. I get fresh air and exercise. I satisfy my wanderlust (even if I’m only within a several-mile radius of my home). And I open myself up to the possibility of being completely surprised by The Unexpected. When I’m able to, I document my discoveries with my iPhone (the tiny camera and portable darkroom that is ALWAYS in my pocket), in hopes that by collecting, recording, and sharing the data I gather, I am able to pass along the knowledge found in the ever-changing cabinet of curiosities along (and sometimes in and on) the road. A couple of years ago, a fellow pedestrian paused on our shared sidewalk and stared quizzically as I stopped to snap a close-up of a telephone pole. Apparently he had seen me take other photos, and he finally asked, “Are you on a treasure hunt or something?” Thrilled by the revelation, I exclaimed, “YES! Yes, I am!” And I continued along my path, in search of the seemingly endless clues and treasures that always lie ahead. tribeza.com
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Alysha Rainwaters’ s o u t h a u s t i n P h oto g r a p h e r
My husband, daughter, and I live in South Austin in the 78745 zip code. Our house backs up to Garrison Park, and we spend a lot of time there, on wagon rides or at the pool. We moved into our little white house in 2011 and have developed a deep connection to our community and neighbors. Our daughter is an only child, but with so many kids in the neighborhood, it really doesn’t feel that way. The kids all play together and roam from house to house, and when you look down our street, what you see is like a scene from another time or from a movie. People are always outside talking, playing, and laughing. Typical Friday nights might feature a spontaneous kids’ karaoke session in someone’s living room, maybe a backyard potluck down the street, or a simple glass of wine at a neighbor’s dining room table. While of course we love eating out, we usually do eat most meals at home. My very favorite part of the day is pouring my first cup of coffee from the French press, then blending up a smoothie for the family. It’s our thing, a chance for some quality time before we go our separate ways for the day. Matt and I always talk about how lucky we are to live in our neighborhood and to be surrounded by people we genuinely enjoy spending time with. It’s not something you can plan; it really just is luck.
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Kate LeSueur’s o l d e n f i e l d P h oto g r a p h e r
In our nearly three years in Austin, we’ve come to know and love our neighborhood. Though we are perhaps not as judicious as some when it comes to defining its parameters, we gladly (and gratuitously) consider ourselves a part of Old Enfield, Old West Austin, and Clarksville as well, as we sit in our tiny apartment just shy of the Pease Mansion. I begin most every day with a morning walk; sometimes just 10 minutes to grab a coffee at Cafe Medici, or sometimes a more exhaustive excursion down through Pease Park and back around. Regardless, it never gets old—massive oaks, beautiful old homes with varied architecture, and a view of the capitol from Kingsbury Street. We really delight in the “feel” of our neighborhood—familiar faces, guaranteed great meals at favorite nearby restaurants, and being able to walk or bike to run most errands. We are so thankful that we can easily and quickly stroll down to the farmers’ market, grab groceries, drop off dry cleaning, pick up something at the pharmacy—it’s all there. This proximity has created a nice sense of predictability, routine, and comfort, which is a great match for us “homebodies.” More often than not, our favorite times in Austin are spent at home or somewhere in our neighborhood, over shared meals and time together with our favorite people. tribeza.com
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Midsummer night’s feast: Takeout barbecue makes for easy entertaining. The rich, smoky flavors are joined by array of fresh, seasonal side dishes served family style.
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Barton h i l l s Block Party by a m a n da e y r e wa r d | p h oto g r a p h y by t h o m a s w i n s lo w
On a sultry summer night, nothing beats a backyard potluck where the focus is friends, no-fuss food (pass the brisket), family recipes, and second helpings of everything.
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When my boyfriend (at the time) Tip made martinis with jalapeño peppers and asked me to move with him to Texas, I hesitated. A New Yorker living in Montana, I’d never even visited the Lone
Star State. I imagined feeling awkward, out of place. My friends from Texas knew how to flirt and use hot rollers. But the gin was cold and my boyfriend was my favorite person in the world. A few months later, we loaded up the Toyota Tacoma and headed to Austin. We landed in Hyde Park, renting a bungalow on Harris Park Avenue, where I worked on my first novel during nights and weekends. (During the day, I worked all over town as a temp.) We celebrated at the Hyde Park Bar and Grill when Sleep Toward Heaven finally found a publisher. And when my sweet boyfriend asked me to marry him, I envisioned our life playing out between Red River and Guadalupe. In what seems in retrospect like an instant (but which I well remember felt like a billion years), I went from being a young woman reading a novel on the grass to a plump mom in the baby pool. One night, we hired a sitter, walked to Shipe Park, and slept for two blissful hours under the trees. It was as much a surprise to me as anyone when I drove It’s a family affair: Amanda Eyre Ward lounges with son Ash (left), daughter Nora Roux, husband Tip Meckel, and son Harrison.
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through Barton Hills (lost on my way home from a Barton Springs swim) and fell as madly in love with a house—
The best neighbors come toting warm, double-crusted blueberry pie.
Sloane arrives with her hungry boys and a family recipe, a trifle made with layers of whipped cream, angel food cake, and fresh berries.
A variety of mini chocolates bars and candies like Junior Mints inspire a s’mores menu (and bring out the kid in everyone).
Deeply flavored and juicy, takeout brisket from La Barbecue (1200 E 6th St, labarbecue.com) makes for an instant party.
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About to be missing links: Smoked sausage from La Barbecue, served with their peppery sauce, serves a crowd of neighbors.
Hand-grated onions, chopped Serrano peppers, cilantro, and fresh kernels cut from the cob create
After a marathon
a rich and spicy corn
session on the tram-
timbale, a recipe from
poline, a juice break
Tip’s mother.
is in order.
G e t t h e r e c i p e at t r i b e z a .c o m
Ward’s friend Clay Smith kept his word and travels South of the river for visits, especially when barbecue is involved.
that happened to be for sale—as I was with
over the street and threw a block party that
my husband and sons. I lay awake thinking
was just as festive and wonderful as the
about its modern lines, metal roof, Jetsons
ones I’d known as a child in suburban New
kitchen, and views over the tops of trees.
York. I met young neighbors who’d moved
I didn’t know much about the neighbor-
here from Brooklyn and a couple who’d
hood, and my lifelong frugality took a tem-
lived in Barton Hills for 30 years.
porary leave of absence: I had to soak in
The great thing about a Barton Hills par-
that bathtub with a view of rosebushes! My
ty is that nobody’s expecting perfection (at
best friend, Clay, promised he’d drive south
least not at my house!). Mismatched plates
of the river regularly.
work just fine, and if the linens never got
A few months later, we moved in, and ev-
ironed, so be it. On Sunday afternoons, all
The best dinner parties
ery single day I count my blessings. Leav-
we want to do is spend time together, eat
welcome bare feet and
ing Hyde Park was hard, but about the
well, and maybe even squeeze in a great
same time we discovered the amazing way
conversation while the kids run wild.
provide plenty of space for kids to run wild.
the greenbelt winds into the Barton Hills
Recently, we hosted a Sunday evening
neighborhood—we can hike to a swimming
potluck in our backyard. It had been a busy
hole from our house!—we were invited to a
week: though Tip knows his way around a
neighborhood potluck.
smoker, we decided to take it easy and or-
Little by little, we met the residents of
der a gorgeous brisket and some sausage
Rae Dell Avenue and nearby Elmglen
from La Barbecue. Tip made his mother’s
Drive. Neighbors Terra and Roslyn took
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A cherished plate, hand-painted by Ash, holds brisket, fresh kale salad, Mexican beans, and a shaved apple, celery, and fennel salad.
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Who cares if it’s too hot for a fire? Grown ups gather around the ring for drinks and conversation, while kids frolic in the fading light.
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S’mores make friends giddy (especially when its their second or third).
Neighbors brought all the fixin’s, from Ti-
husband and I washed dishes side by side
na’s kale salad to Terra’s fresh fruit. I gazed
in the kitchen. The steam trumpet sounded
at my Texan daughter, Nora Roux, who
from the nearby trains, and I remembered
abandoned her grandmother’s silver fork to
listening to Lionel Richie when he sang at
grab slices of brisket with her hands.
the Austin City Limits Music Festival, held
Tara had brought a homemade blueberry
close enough to my house that we can hear
pie for dessert, and Sloane made a family
the music. Fireflies flashed outside the
recipe—a parfait with layers of whipped
window. I leaned against my husband, who
cream, angel food cake, and fruit. (The next
was warm.
day, I discovered that the perfect breakfast
I remembered being small, feeling shy
can be created by combining the two.) My
and unsure of where I belonged. I would
son, Harrison, and his pals, Flannery and
lie in bed in my nightgown and wonder
Wyatt, designed a “Gourmet S’Mores” sta-
if I would ever find my place in what
tion. The sugar was counteracted by an
seemed to me a large and frightening
hour or so of jumping on the trampoline and
world. I wished I could go back in time
skateboard lessons from my daredevil son,
and tell that little girl that someday she’d
Ash, while the adults sipped wine and sat
move to Texas, to the hills above Barton
around the fire pit.
Creek. She’d breathe in the marshy riv-
When the sparklers had all fizzled out and my children were tucked into bed, my
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er smell of Austin, and she’d know it was the smell of home.
Make-your-own s’more fixins and plenty of sparklers round out the perfect summer dessert table.
Summer happiness is discovering the juice cooler (unattended), toasted marshmallows, good friends and cold beverages.
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s p ec i a l a dv e rt i s i n g s ec t i o n
lo c a l a g e n t s s h a r e h i d d e n g e m s f r o m a u s t i n ’ s va s t and unique neighborhoods.
Janet Hoelscher t u r n q u i s t pa r t n e r s r e a lto r s
“My favorite restaurant in all of Austin is Lenoir! It is a quaint restaurant that serves farm fresh ingredients and changes its menu depending on what’s in season. The only way to describe it is ‘mouth watering food!’” 512.789.3467 | janethoelscher@me.com
Lindsay Harris g ot t e s m a n r e s i d e n t i a l
Mason Quintana 7 8 7 r e a lt y
“Not that this is a revelation or anything but I think Clarksville is one of the coolest spots in Austin. Even though I live in Allandale, I like to say that I ‘office’ out of Café Medici. They say that humans are carbon based but I’m pretty sure that I’m 85% machiatto.” 512.740.8008 | mason@787-realty.com
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“My favorite place to shop is hands down, the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store at 310 Comal St. I remodel and own rental property so I shop there to find salvaged doors, windows, appliances, flooring and fixtures. I love looking for vintage hardware and often times find the coolest retro paint colors underneath the layers and layers of paint peeled items. The Re-Store is an east side gem.” 512.784.2163 | lindsay@gottesmanresidential.com
Cindy Goldrick wilson & goldrick
“Shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories can be an adventure in Austin with all the small boutique stores such as By George, Physical Fit, Valentine’s
Carrie Bills
Too in Davenport Village, and Eliza Page on 2nd Street. I also love Neiman
g r e e n m a n g o r e a l e s tat e
Marcus at the Domain for dresses and
“Olivia for brunch, food trailers for lunch and Eno-
Nordstrom for shoes.”
teca and Perla’s for dinner. The food is wonderful
512.423.7264 | cindy@wilsongoldrick.com
in all these restaurants and I often run into friends and clients. Also I enjoy dinner at my own house because I’m a pretty good cook!” 512.923.6648 | carrie@greenmangorealestate.com
William Steakley den property group
“When it’s time to decompress, I am totally hooked on El Alma in the 04 for brunch or dinner. It’s totally kid friendly and their ceviche and margaritas are the best in Austin.” 512.799.3777 | will@denpg.com
Colleen Lockwood moreland properties
“Breakfast is our favorite time to go out and eat. We love finding new spots to try but always come back to Joe’s Bakery on E. 7th St for an incredible Mexican meal. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, filled with incredible aromas. My favorite is their migas which are filled with fluffy eggs and fresh vegetables and comes with crispy bacon and sautéed potatoes. This family operated business is one of a kind!” 512.825.6503 | colleen@moreland.com
Laurel Prats t u r n q u i s t pa r t n e r s r e a lto r s
“I’m Italian and could eat pizza for dinner every night. One of my new favorites is Asti Trattoria. I like that is small, intimate, and a great spot for a date.” 512.636.7579 | laurelprats@turnquistpartners.com
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Marietta Scott wilson & goldrick
“The Grove is hands down my favorite for dinner! Favorite part about The Grove?
Denise Bodman
Amazing wine list, no, the tenderloin! Always cooked to perfection. But you have to
r e a lt y a u s t i n
have the fried oysters first!”
“I love shopping in Austin! I am usually found in athletic
512.809.0367 | marietta@wilsongoldrick.com
apparel as I coach CrossFit early in the morning and then run out to show properties. Lululemon has great attire for coaching, working out and casual wear. For day to day attire, I love to shop at Estilo. This local boutique is located in my favorite part of downtown, has a great selection of designers to choose from and the girls there are amazing!” 512.903.5129 | db@denisebodman.com
Tiffany Peters moreland properties
“My favorite coffee shop, hands down, is Genuine Joe Coffeehouse in Crestview. I was one of their first customers when they opened shop near my newly-purchased home almost a decade ago. Now they know my daily order before I can say Mondo coffee with rice milk. The owners are awesome––plus, it’s the best coffee in Austin.”
Tye Truitt C a p i ta l C i t y S ot h e by ’ s I n t e r n at i o n a l R e a lt y
“Kick off your day with a hearty breakfast at
512.922.6309 | tiffany@moreland.com
Dara Allen
the original Magnolia Cafe. Then stop by the
C a p i ta l C i t y S ot h e by ’ s I n t e r n at i o n a l R e a lt y
food trailers on Barton Springs during lunch-
“My absolute favorite place to shop is over at
time for a Mighty Cone, and onward to Uchiko
Valentine's Too in Davenport Village. I love
for the ultimate dinner!”
the selection and Marcus Hersh, the personal
512.788.1557 | TyeSellsTexas@gmail.com
shopper, has impeccable taste. For everyday wear or a special occasion, this locally-owned, high-end boutique is the place to go.” 512.296.7090 | dara@daraallen.com
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s p ec i a l a dv e rt i s i n g s ec t i o n
Doug Roberts moreland properties
“As far as shopping goes, I find everything I need at Stag and Service Menswear on South Congress. All food shopping hap-
Wendy Coit Griessen
pens at Central Market.”
a m e l i a b u l lo c k r e a lto r s
512.731.5105 | doug@moreland.com
“My favorite restaurant for dinner or Sunday Brunch is Fonda San Miguel. My husband and I have been eating there for over 20 years. The food is consistently delicious and the atmosphere is Authentic, Interior Mexican.” 512.431.9502 | wendy@ameliabullock.com
Kim Fry k e l l e r w i l l i a m s r e a lt y
“My family and I love eating at Thai Fresh on Mary Street. It’s one of the best places to have a refreshing beverage and an authentic Thai meal made with local ingredients. They also offer cooking classes for kids and adults, which makes this Bouldin Creek gem one of our neighborhood favorites!” 512.851.3021 | kimfryaustin@gmail.com
Bryan Cady den property group
“One of my favorite places to shop is Billy
Stacy Wiltshire
Reid, even though they were founded in
wilson & goldrick
Alabama, the staff is 100% local and the
“I never stop to eat lunch… but I do admit that
styles are 100% fresh. And if you need
when I am starving, I stop at Daily Juice and
a little inspiration before you buy, their
grab a Fire Kale salad. I can jump in there,
complimentary whiskey will do the job.”
slam a delicious salad and be back on the road
512.731.7489 | bryan@denpg.com
in 10 minutes—probably not a great practice for the digestive system but it works for me!” 512.423.1170 | stacy@wilsongoldrick.com
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profile in
style
Annette Patterson r e s i d e n t i a l r e a l e s tat e ag e n t at r e a lt y a u s t i n “I’m a north-of-the-river girl,”
says Annette Patter-
pears in the form of an arrangement of vintage lunch
son, who moved to Austin 20 years ago, in 1984, and
boxes on her son's wall. Prine, Patterson's nine-
has lived in the Hyde Park and North Loop neighbor-
year-old, is named after musician John Prine (who
hoods ever since. Patterson is a collector of things, and
played in Austin the night Patterson went into labor,
she has an eye for putting disparate pieces together. Her
prompting Prine's father to buy a onesie at the con-
house is a 2,200-square-foot box of treasures in North
cert and have it signed; that garment now hangs in a
Loop, originally a 900-square-foot bungalow that Pat-
frame on the younger Prine's wall).
terson renovated herself. Every room features surpris-
Music has been at the heart of Patterson’s Austin ex-
ing juxtapositions of old and new layered together in
perience since she arrived in the city. After college at
creative and delightful ways.
UT, she embarked on a 16-year career with the Austin
Nearby secondhand stores feed Patterson's appetite
Chronicle, which, she explains, "shaped me culturally."
for all things vintage. She cites Blue Velvet and Room
While working at the Chronicle, she developed a so-
Service among her go-to local retail outlets. Of the
phisticated knowledge of, and passion for, music and
found objects she has integrated into her decor, one of
film. These affinities are prominently featured through-
Patterson's favorites (mine, too) is the door that leads
out her house—a commissioned painting based on the
to her family's game room, a wood-and-glass piece that
movie poster for Steve McQueen's Bullitt in the game
reads "Private" at eye level, a relic from another era.
room, a photograph of Texas-born folk legend Townes
Several of Patterson's found-object displays are
Van Zandt above the fireplace.
worthy of a gallery. At the top of the stairs hangs a
A few years ago, her passion for interior design in-
grid of white boxes protruding from the wall, each
spired her to pursue a career in residential real estate
topped with a different bird’s nest that Patterson
at Realty Austin. Patterson embraces the growth that
(her friends call her Nettie) has found while walking
is coming to Austin, and with it the influx of new res-
around the neighborhood. Each one is intricate and
taurants taking up residence among old favorites, all
beautiful and worthy of study. By elevating them in
within walking distance of her front door: Foreign &
this way, Patterson brings attention to these often-
Domestic, Phara's, Drink.Well, Workhorse, the Tigress
overlooked wonders from nature.
Pub, and Northloop House & Yard, a new collective
Two rows of feathers—unadorned except for the
of food trucks on 53rd Street. She recognizes that her
material that fastens them to the wall—are installed
neighborhood is rapidly changing, but maintains that
above a bed upstairs. Patterson explains that there
North Loop remains distinctively old-school Austin in
was once a third row below the other two, but it
its ethos: “People who live here really love its funky/
proved irresistible to their cat. Another fun grid ap-
eclectic side.”
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MAY 3 – AUGUST 24, 2014 Orly Genger: Current Laguna Gloria
A Secret Affair: Selections from the Fuhrman Family Collection Matthew Barney, Louise Bourgeois, Maurizio Cattelan, Katharina Fritsch, Robert Gober, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Subodh Gupta, David Hammons, Jim Hodges, Anish Kapoor, Jim Lambie, Ron Mueck, Juan Muñoz, Marc Quinn, Charles Ray, Thomas Schütte, Yinka Shonibare MBE, Kiki Smith, Gillian Wearing Jones Center and Laguna Gloria
Jones Center 700 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 thecontemporaryaustin.org
Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street Austin, Texas 78703
Director’s Circle: Michael and Jeanne Klein, Suzanne Deal Booth and David G. Booth, Michael A. Chesser, Johnna and Stephen Jones, The Still Water Foundation, Melba and Ted Whatley, Texas Monthly, Anonymous
Orly Genger, Current, 2014. Lobster rope and latex paint. Dimensions variable. Installation view, The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria, Austin. Courtesy the artist. Photograph by Brian Fitzsimmons.
2014 Exhibition Sponsors: Deborah Green and Clayton Aynesworth, Susan and Richard Marcus, Jane Schweppe, Diane Land and Steve Adler, Sue Ellen Stavrand and John Harcourt, Don Mullins, Austin Ventures, Amanda and Brad Nelsen, Pedernales Cellars, Gail and Rodney Susholtz, Lora Reynolds and Quincy Lee, Janet and Wilson G. Allen, Shalini Ramanathan and Chris Tomlinson, Teresa and Darrell Windham, Oxford Commercial, Vinson & Elkins LLP, Lindsey and Mark Hanna Additional Support Generously Provided By: ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Pedernales Cellars, Luxe Interiors + Design, The Texas Tribune, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel San Jose, W Austin, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, The Austin Chronicle, KUT/KUTX Support for Orly Genger provided by The Moody Foundation. This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
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Nooglers share eureka moments and organic greens at a communal table in the cafeteria.
behind the scenes
Meet the Nooglers W h a t ’ s i t l i k e t o c a n o o d l e ov e r o r g a n i c m ac a n d c h e e s e ( t h at w o u l d b e t h e co r p o r at e c a f e t e r i a ) a n d b o u n c e i d e a s o f f t h e b r a i n y c r e at i v e s b r i n g i n g G o o g l e F i b e r a n d G o o g l e G l a s s to A u s t i n ?
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ove over, Hipster, there’s a Noogler in town. Ever since Google came to Austin in 2007, the company has been enticing new talent—called “Nooglers” in the quirky corpo-
rate parlance—with Texas-sized opportunities and heavily touted office perks like in-office massage and yoga, yurts and “huddles” for loungy collaboration, video games, pool tables, pianos, cafes and "microkitchens" stocked with healthy food, and good old-fashioned whiteboards for spur-of-the-moment brainstorming. And the Nooglers are coming in droves—young creatives with curious minds and a collective, collaborative outlook. They’re civic-minded, open to new experiences, and hardworking. They form social committees and carpool to the office at 183 and MoPac from their downtown lofts. If this all sounds reminiscent of front-porch-sitting and Welcome Wagons, that’s not accidental. Google corporate culture is built around the idea of “casual collisions,” water cooler lingo for a new millennium in which innovation springs from bumping into a colleague in a play area or around a communal table—in other words, the kinds of social encounters that used to happen in our public spaces effortlessly and spontaneously but are now rare in our modern, hermetically sealed, suburban reality. It’s Google People Operations site leader Greg Garrison brings the best and the brightest to Google's Austin campus.
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When Nooglers move to Austin, what are some of the things they are most excited to discover in our community? It doesn’t take long for newcomers to get immersed in Austin’s outdoor activities, from paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake to “hiking” Mount Bonnell to taking a dip in Barton Springs. And there’s the never-ending supply of fantastic restaurants, each with its own unique spin. Googlers also love to give back, so we’re eager to develop relationships with local nonprofits and volunteer organizations.
Google chefs Liz Roberts and Desi Bourgeois fuel up the Nooglers twice daily with healthy, delicious fare.
What are the biggest challenges for Nooglers coming to Austin? Fortunately, people in Austin are some of the friendliest folks in the world, which makes meeting new people less challenging. For those of us who come from big cities with more public transportation, adjusting to driving again can be interesting. Many of us also come from cooler climates, so the Texas heat can take some getting used to. Most importantly, how do you explain queso? Queso is Texas. From the legendary Matt's El Rancho's Bob Armstrong to Torchy's Tacos' green chile queso, you really can't go wrong. I definitely encourage my colleagues to try queso firsthand, and often—just make sure to maintain your workout regimen! Video games, slumber-party snacks, and long hours: how do Nooglers navigate the divide between work and play? Whether it's playing Ping-Pong or shooting pool, Googlers use these opportunities to get to know their colleagues better. In many ways, this is how work and play are blended. Teams will often meet around these areas as a way to socialize while still maintaining their focus at work. Great conversations and ideas can emerge from a game of pool. tribeza.com july 2014
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The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing By M i ra Jaco b 512 pp., $26.00 Claiborne Smith is the editor-in-chief of Kirkus Reviews and the former literary director of the Texas Book Festival.
Because Jacob is a debut novelist, her publisher has to compare her work to a few big names so you know what you’re in for. So the word is, if you like books by Meg Wolitzer, Mona Simpson, Jhumpa Lahiri, and J. Courtney Sullivan, you’ll like The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing. All those writers tend to focus on family, so the comparisons make sense; Jacob’s novel is about
The Nightstand
a surgeon and father in New Mexico who’s been
By C l a i b o r n e S m i t h
prompts his daughter to return home from Se-
talking to his dead relatives from his porch. That kooky behavior has a more tragic side to it and attle, which causes a messy revelation of family secrets to unfurl that involve the family’s Indian
s in ce we ’re ta l kin g a b o u t n e ig h b o r h o o ds in this
heritage. Jacob is a big-hearted, darkly comic, irreverent writer.
few books set in particular vicinities. There is one eerie, prizewinning novel, We Agreed to Meet Just Here, by former Austinite Scott Blackwood, that is not only set around Deep Eddy pool, but is narrated by the neighborhood itself; it’s definitely worth checking out. Some of the most magnetic books that publishers are offering up this summer, though, are notable for how very global they are, with locales in Mexico, India, and Bangkok, to name a few. So you can actually stay in your own neighborhood, read the books featured below, and feel as if you’ve traveled far. 96
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Bulletproof Vest: The Ballad of an Outlaw and His Daughter By M a ri a V en ega s 320 pp., $26.00
As a child in Chicago, Venegas became accustomed to her father’s return trips to Mexico to see his parents and extended family. He didn’t return the time he took a bulletproof vest and his guns with him, however. Years later, still embittered by his neglect, she hunted him down in Mexico. In Bulletproof Vest, Jose comes across as a violent, tempestuous man, yes (he first shot a man when he was twelve), but also as some-
The Rise and Fall of Great Powers By Tom Rachman 400 pp., $27.00
one who’s not entirely to blame for the conflicted sense of masculinity swirling around
Arts & Entertainments
him. Venegas writes sparely, as if reporting
By C h ri sto p h er Beh a
on her wild family’s activity, but with a rare
288 pp., $14.99
empathy and insight.
Some of the most exciting recently pub-
The commercial and critical success of
lished fiction has been about celebrities, or
Rachman’s The Imperfectionists was one
about the fallout from knowing one: Jen-
of 2010’s happy publishing success sto-
nifer duBois’s Cartwheel, Christine Sneed’s
ries. His follow-up is a little sadder than
Little Known Facts, and Teddy Wayne’s
that novel but possesses his customary
The Love Song of Jonny Valentine, for ex-
warmth. Tooly Zylberberg is the American
ample. Beha’s Arts & Entertainments is
owner of a bookstore in a village in Wales
about a former actor that the tabloids have
who, after a lifetime of wandering, is forced
named “Handsome Eddie” who sells a sex
into confronting reality, and the vicious
tape made with an ex-girlfriend, a famous
ways she’s been treated in the past, by her
actress, while he and his wife are hoping
ex-boyfriend’s revelation about the man
their in-vitro fertility treatments take hold.
he believes is her father. Tooly’s reckoning
He probably shouldn’t have sold that tape,
with her past is a dramatic, worldwide trek
right? Yep, but it’s deliciously more com-
that compels us to think about what we risk
plicated than that in Beha’s ironic, poi-
when we let others into our lives.
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Taylor Welden Ligh ten You r Loa d Industrial designer Taylor Welden creates objects that make roaming the globe easier and more stylish. Six years ago, Taylor Welden’s life was almost completely packed up in boxes, and he was poised to leave his Austin apartment in the wake of losing his job when his company dissolved. Just days before he would have broken his lease and snuck out in the dark of night, he got an e-mail (he hadn’t packed his computer yet) with an offer for a freelance industrial design project. The fee for it would pay the next month’s rent and groceries. So Welden unpacked, and six years later, he’s at the helm of his own industrial design firm. Welden is the editor of the website carryology. com, which, he explains, “explores better ways to carry.” He’s also a member of the Austin facial hair club (moustache category), and has worked on industrial design products with locals like Helm Boots and jewelry designer Dean Fredrick. Ideas are cheap, Welden says, but the successful implementation of them is priceless. “I’ll take a client’s idea and create the concepts, the ideations, I’ll refine that idea until it can be marketable, manufacturable,” Welden says. “That way the end user can really use it well.” j. netzer
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1. WWII Jerrycan: “One of the most brilliant designs which came from warfare, for so many reasons too lengthy to list here. Simply put, fuel wins wars. 2. Burgon & Ball No. 10 sheep shears: “They're handmade in England the same way they have been since 1730, from high-carbon Sheffield steel. These hang on the wall next to my workstation.” 3. Parveen scissors: “Handmade in India by a family who has been making scissors for generations. The patina is really showing that they do indeed get used, but the cast-brass handles can be polished to a beautiful shine.” 4. Passport: ““This thing is well abused and tells a story of its travels without even having to lift the cover.” 5. Glass bottle of "vintage glass glitter": “Glitter freaks me out. Glitter can be created, but it can never be destroyed. When the universe collapses, there will only be glitter particles floating alone in the nothingness.” 6. WWII Swiss Army backpack: “Such amazing designs come from warfare, where materials are limited, demand is high, and lives are on the line. This bag, handmade in Switzerland, is one of the finest backpack examples of all time.” 7. Japanese furoshiki fabric: “I picked this up while I was visiting the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. These date back to Japan's Nara period (AD 700) . It can be used for a sweat towel in the Texas summer heat, folded in a manner that creates a makeshift grocery bag, or to wrap a gift (a traditional use).” 8. "CARRY BETTER" Carryology sticker: “I write for Carryology and I think this little motto best sums up what we're about. We obsess over the products and actions of how humans carry during everyday life and travels, always trying to discover the next best improvement.” 9. Less and More book, Dieter Rams: “Dieter is probably the best living industrial designer, whose work and process I deeply respect. I try to incorporate his ‘ten principles of good design’ into every project I work on.” 10. Moleskine: “In red. The is my secondary memory bank, filled with ideas, notes, and sketches.” 11. Swedish auto gauges: “I used to modify old Swedish turbocharged vehicles. I took the old turbo gauge from my 1983 Volvo 242 Tii before I sold it. Once that needle got into the neon orange, you wouldn't be able to peel your neck off of the headrest.” 12. AustriAlpin Cobra buckle: “Simply the best buckle in the world. Made in Stubai, Austria, from stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.” 13. Bic lighter: “Simple, affordable, accessible, easy to manufacture, intuitive, and works every single time. In fact, it is so incredibly well executed that we forget about the design completely. It's nearly invisible until you really focus on it. People don't want a Bic lighter. They want fire.” 14. Swiss Army knife: “A birthday present from my parents when I turned nine. It can accomplish nearly any task when used properly.” 15. HELM boots: “Owned and operated by some of the classiest folks in this city. The aesthetic of their products is something that I personally share, appreciate, and strive to achieve in my work.” tribeza.com july 2014
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pick Architect Jean-Pierre Trou designed the large wooden containers to give the space character and division.
With Bill Murray as muse, how can you go wrong?
Organic fabrics and subtle details improve a classic summer wardrobe staple.
Owners Hobson Brown and Billy Nachman and were forced into their first collared shirts when they were five years old to attend an all-boys school in New York City.
The Criquet Clubhouse
Summer hats and portraits of sportsminded gents round out the vibe.
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Each shirt at the Criquet Clubhouse is made from 100 percent orilly Nachman and Hobson Brown know a thing or two about casual collared shirts. From boarding school in Connecticut ganic cotton and includes removable collar stays to maintain a crisp to the workplace in California, the childhood friends were look. “We really just try to think of what we would like to wear and reared in colored polo shirts. So ultimately they decided to devote what we think looks good,” Nachman says. “We’re definitely rooted themselves to perfecting their wardrobe mainstay, an endeavor that in classic design, but like to give everything our own touch.” Brown led them to start Criquet Shirts in 2010. In April of this year, they adds, “We’re also focused on versatility. We wanted a shirt for the opened the Criquet Clubhouse on South First, a store that cleverly 19th hole, one that can go anywhere and look great.” Another clever doubles as a retreat for golf lovers as well as aficionados of casual flourish: The outside of the Clubhouse features a custom mural of style. The Clubhouse is not only a showroom for the vintage-style Bill Murray that can be spotted from the street. Plans for expanshirts that Nachman and Brown have designed and customized, sion promise to extend the brand beyond the Texas summer. “We’re but the repurposed house also features a patio out back where hoping to have sweaters, wool shirts, and other things for the cooler customers can practice their swing and enjoy a beer from Hops & weather this fall,” Nachman says. Until then, the Criquet Clubhouse is sure to become a staple for enthusiasts of the Grain. “We wanted to bring our brand to life and give our customers a place to experience Criquet Shirts in The Criquet Clubhouse timeless summer trilogy of golf, beer, and colorful 1603 S. First St. cotton shirts. m. dunn person,” Brown says.
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Weather Up seasonal small plates encourage lingering long past cocktail hour.
Weather Up
House made syrups and elixirs are the basis for a distinctive cocktail menu.
Chef Kristine Kittrell enjoys a post brunch cocktail on the inviting Weather Up patio.
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eather Up, in the converted cottage that once housed the beloved Azul, is a relative newcomer on the stretch of East Cesar Chavez that is home to piñata outlets, raspa stands, and newly minted hipster hangouts. It manages to capture all the charms of this neighborhood in transition, representing the best of old and new East Austin. With a speakeasy aesthetic but the soul of your friendly neighborhood tavern, it’s the kind of place you could duck into for a quick cocktail on the way home from work more often than you might like to admit, a place equally suited to an easy date night or a boozy brunch where the kids might get a little loud, and that would be just fine. The tell-me-no-secrets vintage feel inside, with plush leather banquettes, custom marble light fixtures, flocked wallpaper, and industrial barstools, is lovely, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Outside there’s a cool, shady patio that must be one of the best in town for alfresco drinking and noshing, with artfully shabby furniture and the requisite Ping-Pong table. Weather Up is hip in that East Austin way that makes folks in town for SXSW decide they want to move here, but few people know that it’s also
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a fantastic place for dinner and brunch, with an ever-changing small-plates menu turned out effortlessly by quietly talented executive chef Kristine Kittrell (who also runs the food program at Mulberry wine bar in the more slick 2nd Street District). Her menu runs to small bites with intense flavors—the Smoked-Whitefish Croquette is rich and crisp, the intense smoky fish inside cut through with a pickled apple relish and napped with sharp mustard crème fraîche. There’s a wellcurated meat and cheese selection, along with salty fried almonds, olives, and blistered Padrón peppers that pair perfectly with cocktails tending toward sweet, intense flavors and using house-made syrups and bitters. La Nina, a slushy white rum, lime, and mint concoction blended with vanilla strawberry shrub was perfect for a summer evening, as was a bubbly Peachy Keen, with bourbon, peach ginger syrup, lemon juice, and Champagne. Drinkers looking for something with a little more punch might order the Homemade Fireball Shot with a Lone Star chaser. Amid an array of enticing brasserie-inspired offerings such as the artichoke and feta tart with wild greens and preserved lemon, seared scallop with
1808 E Cesar Chavez St (512) 524 0464 foie gras and wild greens, and Ricotta gnocchi with fava beans, truffles and Sun Gold tomatoes, menu standouts included poached peaches with Burrata, the fragrant fruit accompanied by peppery local chicories and sprinkled with crunchy, nutty almond granola, and our favorite, the PEI mussels in carrot ham broth. The dish came with a crusty baguette for sopping, but once that was gone, we resorted to scooping up the smoky, gelatin-rich broth with mussel shells, tilting the dish to scrape the corners and jostling for the very last dregs. The silky sweet corn crème brûlée with huckleberry compote ended dinner on a satisfying note. The brunch menu offers hearty and thoughtfully considered dishes after 11 am on Sundays. Lamb chorizo with poached eggs and grilled avocado is at home in the neighborhood, while sweet potato waffles with duck confit and brandy- soaked cherry maple syrup is clearly new to this part of town, but certainly welcome. A sophisticated supper club every other Thursday lets the chef explore largerformat dishes—five courses are paired with cocktails (by reservation only—check website for dates and details). 1808 E. Cesar Chavez. Open nightly 4-12, brunch Sunday 11-4. e. winslow P h oto g r a p h y by e va n p r i n c e
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CLOSING SOON
The World at War, 1914–1918 Drawing on the Ransom Center’s extensive collections, this exhibition illuminates the experience of the war from the point of view of its participants and observers, preserved through letters, drafts, and diaries; memoirs and novels; and photographs and propaganda posters. Through August 3, 2014 21st and Guadalupe Streets Free admission, donations welcome www.hrc.utexas.edu
Dinner & Drinks
dining guide
In the spirit of our neighborhoods issue, our Tribeza team shares their favorite close-to-home spots. Don’t judge our affection for donuts, fried pickles, and queso fries. Paul a Disbrowe
from the Charcuterie board
(512) 828 6463
Editor-in-chief
(usually rabbit pâté).
A friend of mine who
Ch er ry woo d
works from home regrets THUNDERBIRD
the day she discovered
CONTIGO
COFFEE
that this sandwich spot
2027 Anchor Ln
2200 Manor Rd
delivers, because now
(512) 614 2260
(512) 472 9900
she’s addicted. With op-
Sitting outside at
The friendly folks at
tions like crispy panini
Contigo has the same
Thunderbird always
(try the mozzarella and
affect as a quick trip
greet me with a smile,
tapenade), smoked pork
to the Hill Country—it
and their excellent mac-
on brioche, and my favor-
grounds me. We sip
chiatos and potent cold
ite torta “The Edward”
El Pepinos (tequila,
brew help me meet dead-
(crispy edamame frit-
cucumber, mint) while
lines each month. Swing
ter with ginger peanut
the kids play washers,
by in the afternoon for
sauce, avocado, and fresh
(512) 391 2337
bubbles), and nibbling
EL SAPO
then share small plates
great happy hour prices
cilantro and mint), who
The pretty patio is always
excellent bar snacks like
1900 Manor Rd
like tempura fried green
on pints of local beer like
can blame her? Friday
buzzing with locals sip-
Truffled Deviled Eggs with
(512) 366-5154
beans with sambal aioli,
Live Oak Pils.
afternoons = free beer.
ping specialty cocktails
bacon and chives and my
They had me at queso
like Rosemary’s Piglet
personal favorite, Chicken
fries. The folks behind
Texas okra (or any sea-
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sonal salad that they’re
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SALTY SOW
(pomegranate juice,
Liver Mousse with pickled
El Chile and El Alma
serving) and something
1900 E MLK Blvd
1917 Manor Rd
rosemary syrup and
onions and crostini.
have reimagined Flat Top
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Burgers into a Mexican-
a secret, and makes for
cheap drinks, arcade
inspired angus beef
the ideal al fresco evening.
games, and a great place
patty joint that also
The menu is consistently
to catch up with friends,
serves hearty “botanas”
changing to incorporate
this is it.
or appetizers like fries
seasonal ingredients, so
with chile con carne and
you’ll enjoy something
SWAY
onion rings with chipotle
unique on each visit. And
1417 S 1st St
ketchup. The bold flavors
$38 for three courses—
(512) 326 1999
pair well with cocktails
can’t beat that!
The culinary talents behind La Condesa cook up Thai
like Skeleton Dance (reposada tequila, pureed
POLVO’S
cuisine with a modern
watermelon, Tabasco,
2004 S 1st St
twist. An intimate outdoor
agave and lime).
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area, complete with a Thai
Between the salsa bar, patio
spirit house, makes for an
M aggie Bang
seating, and delicious mar-
unforgettable experience.
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garitas, this is one of Austin’s
Order the blue prawn
beloved Tex-Mex icons. Start
salt + pepper; it’s simple,
off with the Choriquezo
elegant, and utterly deli-
(queso flameado plus
cious. They now offer take
chorizo!) and a pitcher of
out, an awesome option
margaritas, but pace your-
after a long day.
Coordinator So u th Co n g r e ss/ So u th 1s t/So u th L amar
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self—those margaritas will
1807 S 1st St (512) 215 9778
sneak up on you.
A gorgeous spot to enjoy a French-inspired prix-fixe meal in an intimate dining room makes it the perfect spot for a date night. The recently added outdoor wine garden still feels like
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combinations that will
pair with your wine. Sign
Thomas Keller-trained
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hear about fun classes and
NOLA iced coffee and
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pairing events.
beignets, which are served all day, are my
and Caramel Salt Lick. HENRI’S 2026 S Lamar
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Equal parts charcuterie,
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This isn’t your typical ice
Henri’s offers a cozy space
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cream parlor. Using only
to explore new wines or
My favorite neighborhood
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take a bottle home. The
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PINTHOUSE PIZZA
Petite pies made with all
which means my con-
cone stand is the best in
As a serious seafood
by the owner’s impressive
4729 Burnet Rd
natural ingredients that
stant taco cravings can
Austin. I go big and order
junkie, I couldn't be
art collection), awesome
(512) 436 9605
are just as cute as they are
be met round-the-clock.
the Banana Cream Pie and
happier that Quality
margaritas, delicious
Is there ever anything bet-
delicious! The crust is to
the Casey's Famous Choc-
is in my hood. With a
food, and a notable wine
ter than pizza and beer?
die for, as our the fresh
MRS. JOHNSON’S
olate. I mean, it's basically
newly expanded space,
list, too. It is always hard
A welcome addition to
fruit fillings. I also love the
BAKERY
just ice, right?
this unpretentious joint
to decide, but I love the
North Burnet, Pinthouse
pie pops (think bite-sized
4909 Airport Blvd
serves some of the fresh-
Angels on Horseback and
offers highly acclaimed
pies on a stick) when they
(512) 452 4750
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est seafood in town. I
the Relleno de Picadillo!
house-brewed beer on tap,
have them.
This hole in the wall, fam-
1801 E 51st St
keep it casual with raw
ily owned and operated
(512) 236 1020
oysters and ice cold
GUSTO ITALIAN
A shley Horsley
donut shop and bakery is
There is nothing in Wind-
Miller Lights.
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my ultimate neighborhood
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Wi n dso r Pa r k
indulgence. The call of
than the new HEB at
George Ellim an
(512) 458 1100
an extra glazed donut or
Mueller. And with a cafe, I
Publisher
A vibrant and fun
Roseda l e
neighborhood Italian
consistent pies, and great lunch specials.
RED RABBIT COOPERATIVE BAKERY 701 E 53rd St
PACO’S TACOS
a warm kolache is a hard
can enjoy a relaxing glass of
(512) 537 8546
1304 E 51st St
one to ignore (so usually
wine and delicious grub be-
Some of the best donuts
(512) 323 6206
I don't).
fore gathering the courage
FONDA SAN MIGUEL
great wine list. Love the
to fight the grocery shop-
2330 W N Loop Blvd
polenta fries, beet salad,
ping gridlock (which also
(512) 459 4121
Italian job pizza and the tiramisu!
I’ve ever had in great
This cozy and quaint
flavors like Mexican
taco shop offers some
CASEY’S NEW OR-
café with a full bar and
chocolate, coffee, and
of the best breakfast in
LEANS SNOWBALLS
saves me from shopping
An Austin institution for
Vanilla Lavender—and
our hood. With fresh
808 E 51st St
hungry and purchasing
over 30 years, serving
they’re vegan!
ingredients and friendly
(512) 302 4506
gourmet cheeses in bulk).
up a delicious interior
34TH STREET CAFE
neighborhood service, we
The perfect fix for a hot
Mexican menu and a
1005 W 34th St (512) 371 3400
TINY PIES
go back weekend after
Texas summer day. With
QUALITY SEAFOOD
killer brunch. Fonda San
5035 Burnet Rd
weekend. And the best
tons of flavors and Blue
5621 Airport Blvd
Miguel boasts a beautiful
Consistently good Ameri-
(512) 452 3820
atmosphere (enhanced
can fare that straddles
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g u s to
start with this coffee shop,
restaurant and has been
Line on the Hill. Not
sister to The Grove. The
a neighborhood gem for
only do they have the
baristas are the most
more than 31 years (and
most savory baby back
friendly in town, and
it’s still family owned and
ribs, but they have an in-
you won’t get out of there
operated)! Try the Shrimp
credible panoramic view
without running in to
Al Mojo de Ajo and you
of the Hill Country (don’t
someone you know. Try
won’t be disappointed.
miss it at sunset)! Oh,
their homemade breakfast tacos and a crafted coffee
MAUDIE’S HILL
drink — be prepared for
COUNTRY
some unique latte art!
12506 Shops Parkway
Lindsey Harvey
(512) 263 1116
Senior Account Executive
TRIANON COFFEE
If you’re craving a break-
E a s t Aus ti n
3201 Bee Caves Rd
fast taco for dinner, head
a MUST.
the casual/fancy line in
There are so many deli-
surprise since they serve
(512) 328 4033
to Maudie’s and grab a
BUFALINA
a cozy setting make this
cious things at Upper
such quality coffee bever-
Trianon has more than
Pete’s Tantalizing Taco
1519 E Cesar Chavez
spot good for weeknight
Crust, but unless I am
ages. I like to start my day
40 varieties of their own
(sausage, egg, potato,
(512) 524 2523
dinners and weekend
there for lunch, I just
by picking a new pastry
specially roasted coffee
cheese, serranos and
One of the hottest pizza
indulgences alike. My
can’t get past the cinna-
(they’re all delicious) and
(which is delicious) and
onions). Add some queso
places in town, Bufalina
favorites are the chicken
mon rolls and Guatema-
a cortado.
has been a Westlake staple
and a margarita to
is perfecting the art of the
hack salad for lunch and
lan coffee!
for 29 years.
have the full Maudie’s
wood-fired pie. I hear the
experience!
grain they use for their
A shley Be all
the chicken piccata for
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and their potato salad is
dinner. The coconut cake
HOUNDSTOOTH
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LAS PALOMAS
is the best in town, don’t
COFFEE
We s tl a k e
3201 Bee Caves Rd
COUNTY LINE ON
Italy, and you can tell the
miss it!
4200 N Lamar Blvd
crust is flown in from
(512) 327 9889
THE HILL
difference. I always take
(512) 531 9417
LOLA SAVANNAH
One of my childhood
6500 Bee Caves Rd
visitors to Bufalina; the
UPPER CRUST BAKERY
Houndstooth is almost
6317 Bee Caves Rd
favorites, Las Palomas
(512) 327 1742
wait is well worth it! My
4508 Burnet Rd
always packed, no matter
(512) 732 0093
is West Austin’s only au-
My favorite place to take
current favorites are the
(512) 467 0102
the time of day, and it’s no
My favorite mornings
thentic Interior Mexican
Austin visitors is County
Fresca and Napoletano.
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JUSTINE’S BRASSERIE
favorites. The new menu is
it’s time. Enjoy a delicious
watering Cajun food (try
4710 E 5th St
features a decadent duck
charcuterie and cheese
the maque choux) and
(512) 385 2900
confit sandwich and daily
plate, the burger with
cold Abita beer! We love
With its French bistro
specials.
bacon or the pork chop for
to go on Wednesdays to
dinner. Stop in on Sunday
hear live music and simply
for a stellar brunch.
kick back in the middle of
fare, impressive cock-
b u fa l i n a
tails, and charming
WRIGHT BROS. BREW
décor (inside and out on
& BREW
the patio), Justine’s has
500 San Marcos
Andre a Brunner
amassed a loyal following
(512) 493 0963
Senior Account Executive
that travels east for steak
Full service espresso bar
So u th Aus ti n /
CAFÉ MALTA
frites. If you are having
and 38 taps of craft beer
Ci rcl e C A r e a
3421 W William Cannon
trouble winding down
all rolled into one; it’s the
from the weekend, stop
best coffee shop on the
JACK ALLEN’S
This Mediterranean café
by Justine’s on Monday
east side. Brew & Brew
7720 Hwy 71 W
nestled in a shopping
night and indulge with
serves food all day, so it
(512) 852 8558
center in South Austin
some oysters and an
will easily become your
One of our go-to spots
serves up the most deca-
espresso martini.
go-to place any time you
when we are craving com-
dent food that is locally
need a pick-me-up. My
fort food with an artisan
sourced. I love that they
HI HAT PUBLIC HOUSE
perfect day starts with
twist. The chorizo-stuffed
have a well-curated wine
2121 E 6th St
one of their vanilla lattes
pork tenderloin medal-
list, and I can find myself
(512) 478 8700
that always comes with a
lions leave me smiling
enjoying an upscale meal
Hi Hat is a neighborhood
perfect foam leaf.
every time!
right around the corner
Simply THE BEST fried
To h av e yo u r r e s-
from my house!
ta u r a n t l i s t e d i n
SALT & TIME
EVANGELINE CAFÉ
pickles in Austin. Try
Manager Habeab Kurdi
them! I actually get more
th e com ple te on-
the “Beer Whisperer”
1912 E 7th St
8106 Brodie Ln
ALAMO DRAFT-
excited about going to
line dining guide,
who will educate you on
(512) 524 1383
(512) 282 2586
HOUSE-SLAUGHTER
the Alamo for the pickles
p l e a s e c o n ta c t
the extensive craft brew
The best burger in town!
This is old school Austin at
5701 W Slaughter Ln
than I do about seeing an
e d i to r i a l@
selection from local brew-
If you haven’t stopped into
its finest. A non-pretentious
(512) 861 7060
actual movie.
t r i b e z a .co m .
eries featuring seasonal
this new-age butcher shop,
atmosphere with mouth-
the week with some great South Austin folks!
(512) 853 9584
favorite. They call the Bar
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style
last look House Pizzeria 5111 Airport Blvd (512) 600 4999 housepizzeria.com
We Brake for Breadsticks
Olive oil provides richness and a tender (but still crunchy) texture.
I distinctly remember when House Pizzeria opened five years ago. My daughter had just “graduated” from her first day care, so we decided to celebrate with an impromptu meal with friends. We’d heard about a new spot on Airport Boulevard, so we rendezvoused, nabbed a booth, scattered coloring books and crayons on the table, and ordered a round of bubbles (Prosecco for the adults, homemade Italian sodas for the kids). And soon we were digging into simple, satisfying appetizers (warm olives roasted with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes), fresh salads (spinach with shaved
Varying degrees of thickness result in
Parmesan, crispy salami, and a lemon wedge), and delicious pizzas
flavors that range
topped with unexpected combinations like fresh mozzarella, Stil-
from delicate to dark
ton, and a drizzle of Port reduction.
and toasty.
As it turns out, we were their target customers. When Scott and Sarah Talkington opened House Pizzeria, they wanted to create a comfortable, family-friendly place where you could enjoy Neapolitan-style pizza and homemade food in a laid back setting. An awesome jukebox and a spacious screened-in porch added to the charm. I remember thinking that everything was better than it needed to be—especially the complimentary breadsticks that appeared on the table soon after we ordered. Most breadsticks are forgettable—crisp but otherwise unremarkable pencils packaged in parchment. Not these. The Talkingtons wanted to embrace the Italian tradition of offering customers something to nibble on when they sat down. They settled on a recipe from Scott’s Sicilian grandmother, olive oilenriched breadsticks they simply call pepper biscuits. They make
A generous amount of black pepper creates a subtle heat.
them once a week, mixing flour with olive oil, plenty of black pepper, fennel seed, and a sprinkling of salt. The dough is divided into softball-size portions that are rolled out by hand, then cut with a pizza wheel into thin, irregular shards and baked in a convection oven. The crunch and play of salt and spice make them the perfect companion for a sip of wine. Those first bites encourage you to settle in and anticipate the meal to come. And you feel like somebody is glad that you’re there. p. disbrowe
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