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ince becoming a mom a year ago, I have come to appreciate the outdoors even more—long walks in the stroller would lull my daughter to sleep in the first few months of her life, and now, a trip to the park cures all woes. Baby Ford fits right in, in this city, where being outside is an essential part of being an Austinite. For the cover of this month’s Outdoors Issue, we featured creative couple Stephanie Derstine and Justin Buschardt, two citizens of Austin and bike commuters from the Cherrywood neighborhood. We interviewed them, along with other cyclists, about their adventures on wheels in “Pedal Pushers” on page 46.
In “Dining Al Fresco,” we invited Ben Edgerton of Contigo, Deeyn Rhodes of Nannie Inez and Keith Kreeger of Kreeger Pottery to show us their approach to entertaining outdoors. They even share their perfect party playlists. Take a seat at the inviting tables (or around the campfire in Edgerton’s case) on page 66. Our team is currently hard at work on the July Neighborhoods issue, as well as the August Nightlife Issue, and we are already looking forward to September’s TRIBEZA Style Week, which marks our 10th Anniversary. With this collection of stories about Austin’s great outdoors, we invite you to savor the city and celebrate these beautiful summer days.
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If you haven’t had a chance to catch an episode of “The Daytripper” on KLRU, you are missing out. Chet Garner left a job as an attorney at a big firm to pursue his dream of hosting a television show where he explores Texas towns, providing viewers with a fun look at our great state. This month, Garner writes the perspective column on page 36. Our talented designer Ashley Horsley discovered the location for this month’s fashion spread, “Gone Camping,” on page 54—the Geronimo Creek Retreat. It had us at teepees, but then, we were charmed by the old-school rope swing over the creek, the vast pecan trees and lawn games scattered throughout the four-acre property.
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Social Hour 1 Camila McConaughey is co-deisgner of MUXO bags. The model mom and entrepreneur will be presenting a new line of her MUXO handbags in mid-September 2013 on QVC and QVC.com. Texas native Lela Rose showed her collection at a fashion show at Neiman Marcus as a part of the festivities.
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Matthew and Camila McConaughey, Amy and Jack Ingram and Sally and Mack Brown joined forces to host their first ever benefit together—Mack, Jack & McConaughey. The weekend kicked off with a gala at ACL Live and was followed by a concert by Jack Ingram and friends, a fashion show with Lela Rose and a celebrity golf tournament. The goal of all the efforts was to impact kids by supporting programs dedicated to empowering underserved children at The Rise School, the just keep livin Foundation, Heart Gift and Grounded in Music. 1. Camila McConaughey & Lela Rose 2. Andra Leimandt & Amy Edwards 3. Erin Hager & Wende Parks 4. Jill Kerr & Brooklyn Decker 5. Emily & Seth Johnston 6. Matt Nordgren & Sarah Arison 7. Erin & Chas Vergauwen 8. Heather Lang & Blake Mycoskie 9. Eloise & John Paul Dejoria 10. Mack & Sally Brown
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Fashionistas gathered at Mynte to celebrate its grand opening with cocktails and shopping. Austin’s newest fashion concept is located at 500 N. Lamar in Suite 140.
Cameron Silver: 1. Cameron Silver & Carla McDonald 2. Christy Pipkin & Lynn Meredith 3. Eric Copper & Paolo Moore 4. Katy Culmo & Laura Lee Kozusko 5. Lisa Matulis & Stuart Thomajan 6. Koshla Johansson & Dana Tomlin Mynte: 7. Tracy Bohac, Jordan Elkins & Emma Quezada 8. Rachel Cummings & Jordan Elkins 9. Sara Stark, Jenny Woys & Joanna Wilkinson 10. Samantha Breeland & Sophie Powell
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There was no better way to celebrate the Blanton Museum of Art’s fiftieth birthday than with a big arts festival. It was come one, come all to participate in the Blanton Fifty Fest, a free 12-hour extravaganza that took place from noon to midnight throughout the Blanton’s two-building complex and outdoor plaza. Guests enjoyed live music, art-making, exhibition tours and more.
White Party: 1. Kristen Hearon & Jen Hodge 2. Mardy Chen & Cindy Isaacs 3. Savannah Stait & Burkley Wombwell 4. Kendra Scott & Matt Davis 5. Nick Swerdfeger & Melissa Young 6. Karen Piñera, Stuart Hiserodt & Alexis Lanman 7. Zack Ward & Carrie Crutchfield Blanton Fifty Fest: 8. David & Margot Yeager 9. Michelle Niakan & Francesca Dolnier 10. Jody Dyer & Karl Topee 11. Jennifer Brase, Matt Waldroe & Bridget Reeves
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The Garden Party celebrates the art of sculpture and the work of 20th century American sculptor, Charles Umlauf. Proceeds from the party are dedicated to the Umlauf’s education programs and its long-term garden restoration project. Chaired by Tricia and Burke Edwards and co-chaired by Jordan Jeffus and Emily Pratte, the event featured artist Jennifer Chenoweth. Guests sampled bites from 20 restaurants while enjoying wine, music and the famous Celebrity Seeds Silent Auction.
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Supporters of the Long Center joined together for Purple Party 5. Lucky attendees were treated to a performance by Broadway legend Kristen Chenoweth. This year marked the Long Center’s fifth anniversary as “Austin’s Creative Home.”
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Vaca y Vino BBQ aficionados headed to Wimberley for Lamberts Downtown Barbecue’s 2nd Annual Vaca y Vino. Austin chefs Larry McGuire and Lou Lambert roasted an entire 1,200 pound steer on the Bridges Ranch. Guests enjoyed the ultimate five-hour dinner party with delicious food, Argentine wine, local craft beer and live tunes by Doug Strahan and the Good Neighbors.
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Shots & Pots: 1. Evangelina Kreeger, Keith Kreeger & Kenny Flores 2. Ben Edgerton & Cody Haltom Gala del Museo: 3. Lila Prats & Laurel Prats 4. Rebekah & Joshua Coffman 5. Scott & Haley Brown 6. Julio Carrillo & Eliana Rios 7. Ryan Nail & Meredith Davis 8. Ivana & Erik Gonzalez David Garza's 50th Birthday: 9. David Garza, Teresa Miller & John Hogg 10. Emily Keast & Matteson Ellis 11. Mollie Sharp & Brandon Harris
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Sun, Surf & Sand BY K RISTIN ARMSTRO N G I llu s tr atio n by Joy G a ll ag h er This year, it was my year to have the kids for spring break, and I decided it was time to change things up a bit. I usually opt for tradition over adventure with my children. Maybe this is a sweet gesture, an effort to build some continuity for kids who float between houses. Or maybe it’s a selfish rut, harkening back to the years when travel was more work than fun: car seats, pack n’ plays, double strollers and runaway toddler twins. During those years, it’s easier to go places you already know, especially if you are outnumbered. But my kids are older now, and traveling with them is a comparative breeze. It felt like the right time to buck tradition and go someplace none of us has ever been. We picked randomly from our family bucket list and chose Costa Rica, thinking it might be the perfect combination of jungle, adventure and beach. Some people have a default setting to mountains, and I like them too…in small doses, but my default is ocean. Give me sun, surf and sand over pines and altitude any day. Luckily, my kids agree. As with any adventure, I had a few pre-trip jitters. I’m afraid of reptiles, heights, getting lost, the Ebola virus, feeling out of control and falling in love. So I went someplace that had crocodiles, snakes, terrible roads, zip lines, suspension bridges, rappelling, a plethora of monkeys, my three children, my new boyfriend and his daughter. This was getting into the Arena, in the finest sense. Hopefully by now, you are well aware of the book Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. It started out as a casual read for me that quickly turned into transformation. Word of its power spread like wildflower seeds, and suddenly, lingo from those pages was popping up everywhere. She chose the title for her book from Theodore Roosevelt’s famous speech Man in the Arena: It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The
credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly…who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. So now, my friends and I talk about entering the Arena on a regular basis. We use the term as often and as comfortably as we talk about going to Starbucks, Randalls or Casis Elementary. The Arena is different for everyone, because it represents a personal area of discomfort and growth. An Arena could be taking a bold career step, giving a speech, having a baby, moving someplace new, speaking truth, sticking up for someone—or for yourself, signing up for a race or fitness program, learning a language, pursuing a new client, going back to school, opening your heart to someone or any leap of faith that stretches us, calling us beyond ourselves. Our trip to Costa Rica was a beautiful foray into the Arena. I got over (okay, dealt with) my fear of heights as we walked across a sketchylooking suspension bridge that dangled hundreds of feet over a rushing river. I peered down at crocodiles. I clipped into a rope and let go, flying through the jungle treetops on a wimpy-ass cable. I admired monkeys without holding my breath and slathering myself in Purell. I played in the ocean without Jaws music playing nonstop in my head. I went running even though I had no certain idea where I was going or how I was going to get back. I watched our children in the waves and opened my heart and my mind to the possibility that this man we were traveling with might actually be mine (ours). The best adventures of all involve going outside—outside in nature, and outside our comfort zones. It is impossible to dare greatly when we stay right where we are and do the things we’ve always done.
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What are your three fly fishing staples? A rod, a line and some clear water. What is your favorite childhood memory of being outdoors? Sitting in a boat with my grandfather, watching him pull in a bunch of big fish out of the water. What is one thing most people don't know about you? I am a total tech nerd. I built my own website, and I built the computer I used to do it. What is the biggest challenge you have overcome? Procrastination.
If you could go fly fishing with anyone, who would it be? My dad. He died about 10 years ago and I have done a lot of cool stuff since then. Who or what inspires you the most? My wife and the way she keeps our whole world together. When and where are you happiest? Early morning on the water. Where is your dream vacation? I have about 10 of them—slowly but surely taking them all.
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There's no place like home for a lawyer who stepped out from behind his desk into a dream job that takes him on adventures through the state he loves most.
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am a Texan. Born and raised. It’s tough
So, as a college-educated adult, I took every
usually reserved only for grandpas over the age
for a Texan like me who makes a Texas
opportunity I could to leave Texas, spending
of 85. I started to see Texas historical markers
travel show to admit it, but there was a
gobs of money (which I technically didn’t have)
as stories told around the campfire instead of
time when I was burnt-out on the Lone
to see the once-in-a-lifetime places we think we
lifeless tombstones. And what made it all the
Star State. However, the wanderlust
must see before we die or else our lives won’t
better is that it wasn’t just random history;
that inspired me to travel the world is this same
have meaning. Some experiences were truly
it was MY history. The history of Texas. The
thing that brought me back home, hungrier
amazing and others…were terrible. I remember
stories of the people who settled the land where
than ever for adventure.
traveling four hours by train to a “swimming
I live. The same mountains and swimming holes
I moved from Comanche, TX to Port Neches,
hole” that wouldn’t even qualify as a cow tank
that have inspired and refreshed Texans like
TX when I was six. If you’ve never heard of
here in Texas.
myself for hundreds of years.
either, that’s OK. I’ll wait while you Google Map
After law school at Baylor, the table of life
Back at my legal job, I tried to talk about my
them…or not. With my extended family still liv-
turned in a new direction. I found myself with
travels and discoveries with coworkers only to
ing in North-Central Texas, my immediate fam-
the money to travel but no time. I needed to
discover that they knew very little about Texas
ily became masters of the road trip. We were
feed my travel bug but had no time for distant
beyond their day-to-day lives. It’s not that they
pretty darn good at it too. Each time we would
vacations. Turns out law firms don’t look favor-
didn’t want to have adventures; it’s that they
rip out the back seat of my dad’s Suburban, pile
ably on month-long gallivants across Europe.
didn’t know where to look. So, with this simple
in our luggage and throw a foam mattress on
So, I did the only thing I could—I started to day
inspiration, I started “The Daytripper,” a show
top, leaving just enough room for a few small
trip. I hiked Enchanted Rock. I hunted down
that brings life to the culture, outdoors and food
bodies to squeeze in beneath the sagging, up-
Texas’s best BBQ joints. I even picked up a pair
of towns all across Texas.
holstered ceiling. My only explanation for how
of lederhosen. And one day, while basking under
Since its inception, “The Daytripper” has
this was legal is that society didn’t yet care
the Texas sun, in the crystal-clear waters of
been a way for Texans to learn about their
about the health and safety of its children.
Barton Springs, it struck me—“It doesn’t get any
home state and be inspired to experience
However, this is how I learned the back roads
better than this!”
more of it. It shows people what it took me
of Texas.
It was a cliché thought for sure. But at that
thousands of dollars to discover—vacation
I can still vividly remember staring out
moment, it had never rung truer in my mind.
doesn’t require thousands of dollars and time
the window at hundreds of miles of pasture,
Over the next few weeks, I processed this
off of work; it only requires one to make the
stopping at mom-and-pop diners and getting
epiphany in my head, and it occurred to me that
decision to escape and go! So I’ ll see you on
dragged out into the Texas heat to hear my dad’s
of all the things I had seen, done and eaten, the
the road. Vaya con Dios Amigos!
creative summaries of remote historical mark-
things in Texas were just as good or BETTER.
ers. Combine these experiences with my years
The outdoors in Texas are just as beautiful. The
as a Scout, and by the time I left for college at
people are certainly nicer. And hands down, the
UT, I had traveled a huge part of this state. And
food is better (that one isn’t even close).
Thursday night at 8:30pm and Saturday morn-
frankly, I was no longer excited about it—been
I started to devour books and magazines
ings at 10am.
there, done that.
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Of monsters and men with half moon run
June 3, 6:30pm Stubb's
Los Amigos Invisibles
June 4, 5pm Waterloo Records
Austin city limits tv taping juanes
June 4 ACL Live at the Moody Theater
June 13, 8pm Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin City Limits Taping Emmylous Harris & Rodney Crowell
June 14 ACL Live at the Moody Theater Steve Tyrell
June 16, 7:30pm One World Theatre Father's Day Concert in the park
June 16, 7:30pm Zilker Park
She & Him with the Secret Sisters
June 16, 8pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater Hayes carll and Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis
Film Marilyn Monroe: The mortal Goddess
June 4, 7pm Alamo Village
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
June 11, 7pm Alamo Village
Black and Write
June 13, 7pm Millenium Youth Entertainment Complex
Theatre One vision —The music of Queen
June 5, 7:30pm Long Center for the Performing Arts
10,000 Maniacs
June 22, 6:30pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Spank! The Fifty Shades of Parody
Mariachi Los Camperos
Robert Plant Presents Sensational Space Shifters
Twelve Angry Men
June 7, 7pm One World Theatre June 7-8, 8pm Palmer Event Center
Mumford & Sons
June 8-9, 8pm Austin360 Amphitheater
June 23, 6:30pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater Cheap Trick
June 25, 6:30pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater
June 9, 6:30pm Stubb's
Blues on the green black joe lewis & the honeybears
Blues on the green wheeler brothers with the whiskey sisters
Howie Day
Fall out boy
June 12, 7:30pm Zilker Park
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June 26, 7:30pm Zilker Park
June 28, 7pm One World Theater
June 6-8 Long Center for the Performing Arts Through June 9 The City Theatre Harvey
Through June 16 ZACH Theatre Avenue Q
June 16, 3pm Dougherty Arts Center
Comedy Kurt Metzger
June 5-8 Cap City Comedy Club
Dixie's Tupperware party
June 18-30 Long Center for the Performing Arts Jackie Kashian
June 19-22 Cap City Comedy Club
Children Grand Opening of Paggi Square Park
June 1, 10am Paggi Square
Creative Action Summer Camps
Every week in June Trinity United Methodist Church Groundwork Music: Kids Show
June 9, 10:30am Cherrywood Coffeehouse
The Hey Lollies Kids Show
June 16, 10:30am Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Summer Theater Camps
June 17-21, 24-28 St. Michael's Catholic Academy Camp indigo
June 17-21, 24-28 Austin Discovery School Little Chefs Kids' Camp
June 26, 10am Central Market Cooking School Woodcrafting 101
June 29, 1pm Austin Children's Museum
Other North by north austin Garden Tour
June 1, 10am Various Locations
Young & Fabulous Fashion Show
June 6, 6:30pm W Hotel
House Party
June 8, 7pm Wanderlust Live Soul2sole Festival
June 12-16 Tapestry Dance Studio
City wide garage Sale
June 13-14, 10am Palmer Event Center
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
June 13-16 Travis County Expo Center Best Party Ever
June 14, 7pm W Austin
OVer the Edge for MakeA-wish
June 15-16 One American Center
Third Thursday at the Blanton
June 20, 5pm Blanton Museum of Art Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5k
June 22, 2pm Long Center for the Performing Arts
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wally workman gallery
Ian Shults: Party/Animal Reception 6-8pm Through June 29 Davis Gallery
Dianne Grammer: A Retrospective Reception, 7-9pm Through July 6 June 6 Art on 5th
First Thursday Reception, 6-8pm June 8 Blanton Museum of Art
Luminous: 50 Years of Collecting Prints and Drawings at the Blanton June 8 through September 15 June 13 LifeLike
June 23 Through September 22 June 15 Yard Dog Art Gallery
Brad & Sundie Ruppert Through August 1 June 21
Blanton Museum of Art
B scene: Adventures in Wonderland
June 29 Red Space Gallery
Michael Garcia: Illuminaughty Machine
Jason Middlebrook Through August 10
Ongoing AMOA-Arthouse At the jones Center
Nicholas Provost Through June 9 O SĂŠculo Pinaree Sanpitak: Temporary Insanity Seher Shah: Constructed Landscapes Through June 30 Grayduck Gallery
Red Left Blue Right Through June 16
Lora Reynolds Gallery
Graham Dolphin Through July 6
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Summer Splash Movie Series Deep Eddy Pool 401 Deep Eddy Ave. austintexas.gov 512 472 8546
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Movie series, an Austin tradition at the historic swimming pool. Start-
ing at dusk on July 6, the PG-13-rated musical classic, "Grease" (PG-13), will be shown on a large inflatable movie screen. The other scheduled films are recent selections: "The Hunger Games" (PG-13) on July 13; "The Amazing Spider-Man" (PG-13) on July 20; "Wreck-It Ralph" (PG) on July
Women and Their Work
Monica Vidal Through July 3
Yard Dog Art Gallery
Scott Griffin Through June 14
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27; and "The Avengers" (PG-13) on Aug. 3. Admission fees include the movie and pool entry for the day. Admission is free for infants (younger than 12 months); $1 for a child age 1 to 11; $2 for a junior age 12 to 17; $3 for an adult age 18 to 61; and $1 for a senior age 62 and older. For more information about the Summer Splash Movie Series, visit austintexas. gov. M. Harper
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museums & galleries
Art Spaces Museums Austin Children’s Museum
201 Colorado St. (512) 472 2499 Hours: Tu 10–5, W 10–8, Th–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 austinkids.org AMOA-Arthouse The Jones Center
700 Congress Ave. (512) 453 5312 Hours: W 12-11, Th-Sa 12-9, Su 12-5 arthousetexas.org AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria
artist spotlight
Lee Pilz
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rt, whether it be abstract or representational, has a way of striking up a conversation with its viewers. In the case of Lee Pilz's sculptures, patrons usually begin this discussion with a question: what is it? Equal parts attractive and alluring, Pilz's work requires more than just the attention of the audience. "I want it to really jump off the wall for people," Pilz says. "I think you need to reward the viewer for coming up and getting closer." The recipe for creating his unique brand of work calls for unsuspecting materials— by casting plaster in various textiles, he captures the fluid appearance of the fabric. "The fabric is sort of doing the work for you of finding its own shape in reaction to the weight of the plaster," Pilz reveals. His installation at GSD&M, the "Idea Nest," uses Spandex to achieve the look of something breathing and oozing from the agency's ceiling. While Pilz's work is physically erupting from walls all over Austin, the artist, like many others, began his career on canvas. After graduating from the New York Studio School for Painting and Sculpture and attending Atelier 3-D in Austin, Pilz moved from the easel to engineering. "It's really a solution to creating the kinds of effects I want," Pilz says. "I want to create something that has visual impact and draws people in. I didn't want to be limited to two dimensions." For more information about Pilz's work, visit leapsculpture.com. M. Riley
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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 amoa.org Blanton Museum of Art
French Legation Museum
802 San Marcos St. (512) 472 8180 Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org George Washington Carver Museum
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
2313 Red River St. (512) 721 0200 Hours: M–Su 9–5 lbjlibrary.org
Mexic–Arte Museum
200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 7324 Hours: Tu– F 10–5, Sa 11–5, Su 1–5 blantonmuseum.org
419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6, F–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
O. Henry 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
409 E. 5th St. (512) 472 1903 Hours: W–Su 12–5
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
image courtesy of lee pilz
arts & entertainment
arts & entertainment
Galleries Art on 5th
3005 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 481 1111 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 arton5th.com The Art Gallery at John-William Interiors
3010 W. Anderson Ln. (512) 451 5511 Hours: M–Sa 10–6, Su 12–5 jwinteriors.com Artworks Gallery
1214 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1550 Hours: M–Sa 10–5 artworksaustin.com
Austin Art Garage
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 champion
800 Brazos St. (512) 354 1035 By Appt. Only championcontemporary.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
608 W. Monroe Dr. (512) 826 5334 Hours: W 11-6, Th 4-8, F-Sa 11-6, Su 12-5 grayduckgallery.com Jean–Marc Fray Gallery
1009 W. 6th St. (512) 457 0077 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 jeanmarcfray.com La Peña
(512) 474 1700 Hours: M–Sa 10-6 lotusasianart.com
Hours: Tu–Sa 11–5 (512) 236 1333 studiotenarts.com
The Nancy Wilson Scanlan Gallery
Testsite
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
Wally Workman Gallery
1202 W. 6th St. (512) 472 7428 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–5 wallyworkman.com
Women & Their Work
1118 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1831 Hours: M-Sa 10-5, Su 12-4
1710 Lavaca St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–5 womenandtheirwork.org
Pro–Jex Gallery
Yard Dog
Positive Images
1710 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. C (512) 472 7707 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–4 Red Space Gallery
1203 W. 49th St. By appointment only redspacegallery.com
Russell Collection Fine Art
1137 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 russell–collection.com
227 Congress Ave., #300 (512) 477 6007 Hours: M-F 8-5, Sa 8-3 lapena–austin.org
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Lora Reynolds Gallery
Stephen L. Clark Gallery
1319 Rosewood Ave. By appointment only sofagallerytx.com
360 Nueces St., #50 (512) 215 4965 Hours: W-Sa 11-6 lorareynolds.com
1101 W. 6th St. (512) 477 0828 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com
Lotus Gallery
studio 10
1009 W. 6th St., #101
502 W. 33rd St. (512) 453 3199 By Appt. Only fluentcollab.org
1011 West Lynn
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
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
M u s e u m s & Ga l l e r i e s
Big Medium
5305 Bolm Rd., #12 (512) 939 6665 bigmedium.org Clarksville Pottery & Galleries
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
Quattro Gallery
12971 Pond Springs Rd. (512) 219 3150 Hours: M–Tu 10–3, W–Sa 11–4 quattrogallery.com Roi James
Space 12
3121 E. 12th St. (512) 524 7128 T-F 10-5 space12.org
Fredericksburg AGAVE GALLERY
208 E. San Antonio St. Hours: M-Sa 10-5 (830) 990 1727 agavegallery.com ARTISANS AT ROCKY HILL
234 W. Main St. (830) 990 8160 Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 11-3 artisansatrockyhill.com FREDERICKSBURG ART GALLERY
314 E. Main St. (830) 990 2707 Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 12-5 fbartgallery.com INSIGHT GALLERY
214 W. Main St. (830) 997 9920 Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5:30 insightgallery.com WHISTLE PIK
425 E. Main St. (830) 990 8151 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 To have your gallery considered for listing in the Arts Guide, please send a request to events @tribeza.com.
3620 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. C (512) 970 3471 By appointment only roijames.com
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TRIBEZ A Talk A n i n s i d e r ' s g u i d e to A u s t i n ' s h i d d e n g e m s .
summer essential
Sangria To-go Did you know that you can pick up a 16-ounce cup of frozen Sangria to go from El Chilito (2219 Manor Rd.)? Pair that with a couple of cochinita pibil tacos and you have yourself the perfect summer picnic.
Austin Swim App In the heat of the summer, the need to jump into a pool can come on fast. Download the Austin Swim App and within seconds, you can locate the pool that is closest to you, in addition to the hours they are open and admission cost. The app includes all of the city and county-run pools, as well as many unofficial spots. The app was created by Austin-based Coffeeshopped LLC.
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The Jeffrey’s Mercedes Need a ride after an evening spent feasting on prime Texas Akaushi Tenderloin Tartare and wood-roasted lobster Thermidor or partaking in a few cocktails from the martini cart? The newly reopened Jeffrey’s offers a word-of-mouth service where, if it is available, one of the seersucker-clad valets will slip on a driver’s hat and black leather gloves and give you a courtesy ride home in the restaurant’s black 2013 Mercedes Benz S550. Jeffrey’s created a map with boundaries to keep the car within to ensure a quick return to service more guests. Jeffrey’s is located at 1204 West Lynn Street, (512) 477 5584. P h oto g r a p h y by j e s s i c a pag e s
w h i l e yo u wa i t. . .
Justine’s Photo Booth Walk down the backyard of Justine’s, across the pétanque field, and you will find this magical little photo booth. The first version of the booth was done for Justine’s psychedelic 2013 SXSW Too Much to Dream party. The booth was such a hit with guests that the booth was redone with a late 60s feel—Paris pop meets Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot with stripes, chandeliers and mirrors. The owner of Justine’s, Justine Gilcrease, says: “We did not intend it to be a permanent fixture, but guests have been wandering back and doing photo shoots of their own on evenings when there is a wait for a table. People take their cocktails into the booth and shoot really cool photos, then Instagram and Facebook them. The booth has a life of its own now.” Justine’s is currently accepting artist proposals to do a third version of the booth. To submit design proposals, email belledejour@justines1937. com. Justine’s is located at 4710 East 5th Street, (512) 385 2900.
HIJO at Jardineros Nursery Beloved Austin shop JM Drygoods has expanded its offerings with a Mexican-style garden shop at Mark Word’s Jardineros Nursery called HIJO. Owner Michelle Teague’s husband Jon Davidson built the cabana that houses HIJO, which carries colorful rope, handmade hammocks, straw hats, botanical balms, a wide variety of garden tools, fire pits, potted succulents and more, all of which are selected by Teague herself from her travels throughout Mexico. The cabanas have been such a hit with shoppers that they can now be custom ordered to be home offices, studios, garden sheds and guest houses through the Davidson and Teague’s décor services venture—HIJO Interiors. Davidson can outfit your own personal HIJO with built-in shelves, hooks, benches, outdoor showers—you name it, while JM Drygoods can help with bedding, pillows, ceramic, hammocks, rugs and textiles. HIJO (hijoshed.com) is located at the Jardineros Nursery at 2328 East Cesar Chavez and is open 11-5 (closed on Mondays). L. Smith ford ery at 2320 East Cesar Chavez and is open 11-5 (closed on Mondays).
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A perfect Sunday afternoon finds Justin Buschardt and Stephanie Derstine riding their single-speed bikes to Yellow Jacket Social Club.
by nicole beckley / p h o t o g r a p h y b y c o d y h a m i lt o n
F r o m t h e c a s u a l co m m u t e r to t h e e x p e r i e n c e d r a c e r , c yc l i n g i n A u s t i n o ff e r s a d ventures on wheels for all. tribeza.com june 2013
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Whether it’s a workout ,
managing Houndstooth’s downtown location. Buschardt is currently
a h o b b y o r j u s t a way to
can bike anywhere,” Derstine says. “There’s really no reason to drive
get around town, these
Derstine rides her baby blue single-speed Mercier, and Buschardt, a
c yc l i s t s k n o w t h at b i k i n g in Austin is something special. With easy access to outdoor trails and plen-
working on a cartoon called the Hillbilly Philosopher. “Basically, we unless we’re taking our dog with us somewhere.” To get around town, freelance illustrator, rides his baby blue vintage Schwinn. “We like to ride to Yellow Jacket Social Club on Sundays,” Derstine says. “We make a plan with our friends, and we all have to ride our bikes.” Other bike dates include outings to the Alamo Ritz, Salvation Pizza and Bouldin Creek Café. Would they ever get into competitive cycling? “It just feels good to beat Justin on the way home,” Derstine says. “I don’t need to beat anyone else.”
tiful bike shops, there are e n d l e s s o p p o rt u n i t i e s to get out and ride.
“I first started mountain biking in the mid-nineties in Toronto and then in Detroit,” Gideon Tsang (pictured right) explains. What began as a recreational pursuit slowly turned into an interest in commuting, bike camping and finally, racing. Tsang competed in his first race last year, a one-day race in Copperas Cove where he surprised himself by placing third. Originally from Toronto, Tsang’s called Austin home since 1999. He commutes to work as a Pastor of Vox Veniae and spends most of his free time training, riding his custom-built Alchemy to Cuernavaca or Lime Creek. For a change of pace, he’ll take his wife and sons on rides to Barton Springs, Deep Eddy or Fiesta Gardens. “It’s just a fun thing
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“Our first few dates consisted of riding bikes, and I actually complained
to do with your family and get around town,” Tsang says. On Thursday
of not being fast enough to keep up with him at the beginning,” Stepha-
nights, he can often be found racing at the Driveway. “The cycling com-
nie Derstine recalls of meeting boyfriend Justin Buschardt (pictured
munity is tight and it’s friendly,” Tsang says “Everyone’s welcome, even
previous page). Having graduated from UT Austin last year with a B.A.
new cyclists. It’s a great culture that Austin has. I don’t think all cities
in English, Derstine is the Poetry Editor at Foxing Quarterly, and she
have that.” On Thursday nights, he can often be found racing with the Beat
regularly commutes from the Cherrywood neighborhood to her day job
the Clock Cycling at the Driveway Races in East Austin.
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Growing up in Copperas Cove, Jessica Alexander got the urge to race at an early age. “I think I did my first race when I was probably seven or eight,” Alexander says. After a few years, she stopped competing but picked it back up about 10 years ago, realizing she still had energy to burn. Since then, she’s competed in two Ironman triathlons, learned to build and repair bikes and regularly leads friends on bike rides to Buda. A professional photographer, Alexander also uses her bike and the CapMetro rail to get to her studio in Round Rock. “I think commuting is one of the greatest parts of riding bikes,” Alexander says, “and Austin does make it easier than other cities to have the opportunity to commute.” She has five bikes she regularly rotates between, but her favorite may be the purple and black steel fixed-gear she built herself. “It’s kind of flashy, so when people see it, they just kind of do a double-take,” Alexander says. “But I feel like it best represents my personality.”
Jessica Alexander uses her bike and CapMetro rail to get around Austin and Round Rock.
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In 2007, Ian Sutton was studying aerospace engineering when he decided he didn’t want to wait to design things he wasn’t fabricating. He moved from California to Colorado to study frame building with Koichi Yamaguchi, a builder who’s designed for the US Olympic and National cycling teams. “It’s fun to be able to think of something and make it, and then, someone uses it,” Sutton explains. He built his first bike frame six years ago, which he still rides—a white steel frame, fixed-gear with narrow handlebars, optimized to fit through tight city traffic. In 2011, Sutton made frame building, under the name Icarus, his full-time focus, designing for riders all over the world. Re-locating his studio from Boston to Austin, Sutton moved here site-unseen last September. “The weather here is great if you like cycling,” Sutton says, admitting that many of his rides around town are to find tacos. He’s a fan of South First Street stops to El Primo and Torchy’s. Though his workload keeps him in his shop more than out riding, Sutton can’t complain. “I just started doing something I liked to see what would happen, and now, six years later, I ship bikes all over, and I don’t have a boss.” tribeza.com june 2013
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“We all four love to be outside, and we’re always thinking of things to do, which usually involve getting on a bike,” Melissa Crager explains. Along with their two daughters, Lainie, eight, and Josie, six, the Cragers regularly seek out fun family rides, biking to the food trailers on Airport or coffee at Houndstooth from their home in the Mueller area. When Lainie was five months old, the Cragers got a bike trailer to take her on rides, and the girls learned on pedal-less balance bikes. Now, each has her own Trek to ride alongside Melissa’s Electra Townie beach cruiser on trail rides through McKinney Falls or around Butler Park. “I want the girls to understand that you can ride a bike anywhere,” Chad says. A project manager in the city of Austin’s neighborhood connectivity division, Chad regularly works on bike facility projects and often puts Josie on the back of
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as a The Crager family, Lainie, Melissa, Josie, and Chad (left to right), regularly enjoy family rides around town.
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CHRISTIAN, Shorts by Burkman Bros $175, STAG. Tank by Vans $35, Shoes by Vans $60, Sunglasses $19, all available at Service Menswear. CATHERINE, Shawl $58, Feathers. Pants $95, Sandals $138, Bikini $50, all available at Madewell. Bracelets $44, JM Drygoods. Sunglasses by Stella McCartney $190, By George.
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Shirt $120, JM Drygoods. Sunglasses $55, Madewell. Necklace $254, Kick Pleat.
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CATHERINE, Poncho (price available upon request) & Necklace $120, both available at JM Drygoods. Bikini $48, Madewell. Sandals by No. 6 $265, By George. CHRISTIAN, Shorts by RVCA $58, Shoes by Vans $65, both available at Service Menswear. Shirt by The West Is Dead $70, STAG. tribeza.com june 2013
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Top $78, Sunglasses $49.50, both available at Madewell. Shorts by Mother $166, By George.
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Top by Levis $36, Scarf by Christian Dior $58, both available at Feathers. Skirt $78, Madewell. Earrings by PeaceTreaty $110, JM Drygoods.
Shorts by RVCA $65, Service Menswear.
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Shirt by Gitman $165, Shorts by Ambsn $90, Shoes by Vans $60, all available at Service Menswear.
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Blouse by Swildens $212, By George. Shell Necklace $256, Beaded Necklace $316, both available at Kick Pleat. Hat $62, Feathers. Bikini $48, Madewell.
Bikini by Insight $72, C. Jane. Beaded Necklace $316, Kick Pleat. Tank by Vans $32, Sunglasses $19, both available at Service Menswear. Shirt by Barque $145, STAG.
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CHRISTIAN, Shorts by Levi’s $55, Service Menswear. Belt by Life After Denim $36, Bracelet by Caputo $85, both available at STAG. CATHERINE, Dress by LemLem $219, Bracelets $397, both available at Kick Pleat. Earrings by PeaceTreaty $110, JM Drygoods. Bikini $48, Sunglasses $44, both available at Madewell.
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CHRISTIAN, Tank by Burkman Bros. $80, Hat by Miansai $145, both available at STAG. CATHERINE, Top $36, Feathers. Necklace $316, Kick Pleat.
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T-Shirt by Alternative Earth $32, Shirt by Life After Denim $88, both available at STAG. Sunglasses by Mosley Tribe $275, Service Menswear.
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Austin resident and shop owner Deeyn Rhodes’ Sunday brunch under the trees in Clarksville includes her girlfriends and a menu consisting of french toast, grapefruit slices, blackberries, blueberries and mimosas.
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T h r e e ta s t e m a k e r s i n v i t e yo u o v e r f o r a b e h i n d -t h e-s c e n e s lo o k at h ow to throw t h e p e r f e c t b ac k ya r d g at h e r i n g . tribeza.com june 2013
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Deeyn Rhodes (left) mixes vintage and modern table decor for a recent brunch with friends including Austin interior decorator Kim West. Rhodes says the decor reflects her design taste and allows her to pay homage to her grandmother, Nannie Inez Rhodes, with an heirloom as the centerpiece.
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Deeyn Rhodes puts the finishing touches on her outdoor brunch. She says the key to being a good host is to prepare ahead of time. “It’s about welcoming friends into your home and making them feel comfortable,” she says.
On a lazy Sunday afternoon, Deeyn Rhodes, owner of Nan-
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nie Inez, a South Austin home furnishings and accessories store, sits under the trees and decorative paper lanterns at a Clarksville residence for a jovial and intimate brunch with her friends, Kim West, an Austin interior
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decorator, and Katie Dorflinger, whom she met while working in New York for fashion label Chloé. The brunch is a mix of decorative pieces, such as gold flatware inside a gold-colored can, white Alyson Fox dining plates with gold accents, and coral roses. The menu includes farm-fresh edibles: blueberries, blackberries, grapefruit, french toast and mimosas served in retro-styled glasses. Rhodes, a former New Yorker and Londoner who moved back to Austin about three years ago, named her store after her paternal grandmother, Nannie Inez Rhodes, who died more than a decade ago. The University of Texas graduate says she enjoys using some of her grandmother’s accessories when she’s entertaining guests. “Aside from the fresh food that she served direct from her garden, my memories mostly consist of a table full of people and lots of laughter,” Rhodes says about her grandmother. “That’s why I like entertaining at home.” One of her grandmother’s treasures is the brunch table centerpiece: a turquoise, Depression-era glass stand. Placing her hand on the heirloom, Rhodes says, “I always like to tie something in from the source.”
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Sipping on a glass of his wife’s cucumber mint vodka lemonade, Keith Kreeger shares a laugh with wife Evangelina Kreeger (right) and brother-in-law Guillermo Trabanino and his brother-inlaw’s fiancée, Reiko Takemasa.
Keith Kreeger’s vases are filled with peonies, his wife’s favorite flower.
Sitting next to his wife, Evangelina, and their cavapoo, Charlie, on a patio sofa at their Tarrytown home, Keith Kreeger takes a weekday evening to relax after working in his new East Austin studio. “This is how we entertain in the summer,” says Kreeger, a pottery designer for the past two decades. “I love to cook. My work is so related to food.” The Kreegers’ home includes the courtyard-styled space that quickly has become the backdrop for entertaining adults as well as their children, Javier, 10, Alejandra, 8, and Clara, 6, and their friends. For a visit from Evangelina’s brother, Guillermo Trabanino, and his fiancée, Reiko Takemasa, the Kreegers opt for Old World fare: chorizo and Toscano salami from Salt & Time, honeycomb, almonds, cheeses from Antonelli’s
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Cheese Shop, clementines, a baguette and cucumber mint vodka lemonade.
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“Our lives are pretty crazy with studio work and with the kids,” Kreeger says.
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Entertaining outside, he says, is “something that we cherish. For us, it’s also
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about enjoying the space and enjoying what you have. I don’t know the point of having a beautiful table and an outdoor space and just looking at it.” For the Kreegers, adding personal touches to their space such as coral peonies, Evangelina’s favorite flowers, in Kreeger’s vases are just as important as the food they serve guests. “When we purchased the home, we knew the backyard was going to be the centerpiece for everything,” Kreeger says. He has one rule for entertaining guests that he always sticks to: “I never let them clean up. No
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matter what it looks like at the end of the night.”
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On an evening away from his East Austin studio, Keith Kreeger relaxes in the backyard of his Tarrytown home with his wife, Evangelina, and their children, Javier Alejandra and Clara.
The menu for the Kreegers’ family gathering includes cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop and a fresh baguette.
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Ben Edgerton says he takes pride in being the consummate host. At a recent outdoor gathering, his friends, sitting around a campfire, dine on sirloin, pork, sausage and corn that Edgerton prepared for them.
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“I’m Ben. I’m here to take care of you.”
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Ben Edgerton, co-owner of East Austin restaurant Contigo, says these words on a May evening outside his friend Brian Chilton’s home on the Colorado River in southeastern Travis County. Edgerton’s friends know he means them. Edgerton says he makes sure his guests feel cared for. At the restaurant, which is based on his family’s South Texas ranch, he says co-owner, chef and longtime friend Andrew Wiseheart handles the kitchen and menu, while he focuses on the hospitality the restaurant’s employees offer guests. “I love nothing more than when I can host a group and cook for them,” he says, looking up from the dinner preparation as his friends, including Wiseheart, stand around a campfire on the property. “The only time I even cook is when I cook for other people. The whole reason you’re getting people together is to relax. The whole point of what we are doing is community and conversation.” Edgerton, who grew up in San Antonio and moved to Austin in 2009 after spending five years in New York, is making a protein-rich, carnivore-friendly dinner for his friends: grilled sirloin, pork, burgers, chicken-and-curry sausage and corn. Already prepared is a tomato and avocado salad, and as a starter, Edgerton offers his friends tortilla chips and some Letelier Food Co. pâté that he picked up from Salt & Time. “We hang out,” he says. “We drink beer. We eat meat. And we make fun of each other.” And then there’s the music. Just after dinner, as the fireflies start to twinkle, Edgerton and two of his buddies, Brendan Bell and Brent Clifton, break out
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Grilled sirloin and onions are part of Contigo co-owner Ben Edgerton’s dinner menu for a get-together with his buddies at friend Brian Chilton’s home on the Colorado River in southeastern Travis County.
An evening of friends relaxing, eating and hanging out by the campfire offers plenty of laughter and some singing into the night. Brendan Bell readies the fire, while Brian Chilton (left) fixes his plate, which includes grilled corn and a burger.
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Contigo co-owner Andrew Wiseheart (left) enjoys beer and a pre-meal chat with Brian Chilton and Roy Odell as Ben Edgerton, co-owner of Contigo, finishes grilling dinner for his friends.
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After dinner, Ben Edgerton (right) joins Brendan Bell (left) and another friend, Brent Clifton, for a set of songs on the guitar.
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Western swing musician Doug Moreland demonstrates how he sculpts with his trusty chainsaw from his studio in Manchaca, Texas.
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Meet four artists beautifying Austin from the outside in.
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Chainsaw artist
“I did all sorts of stuff before this. Built houses. Delivered pizzas one night. I was a waiter for one hour,” laughs Doug Moreland, a musician and chainsaw artist. “I’ve had real jobs. But now, I mostly do this.” Moreland’s a tall drink o’ water, all blue jeans and cowboy hat. There’s a huge sign outside his property in Manchaca, Texas that says. “Texas Chainsaw Masters,” with huge, carved creatures scattered in the grass. “I saw some people carving bears in New Mexico a few years back,” Moreland says. “This was, oh, ‘98. They were selling ‘em left and right, so they loaned me a chainsaw, and I made a little bear that looked like theirs. Sold it for fifty bucks that same hour, and I was like, ‘Wow! What a way to make money!’” It’s no surprise his craft came naturally. The son of a fiddler-cum-blacksmith, he’d always been handy with a carving knife, but chainsaw sculpting was a revelation. Suddenly, he was selling pieces at shows (he’s also a touring Western swing musician), and tricking out old Mopeds with Texas accoutrements, likes saddles and armadillos. His chainsaw sculpting buddy, R.L. Blair, also creates pieces at Texas Chainsaw Masters (“he makes somethin’ every day,” Moreland drawls), and together, the two turn out stunningly detailed stuff: old, weathered faces with deep wrinkles and lively eyes; scale-covered reptiles; multi-layered totem poles. Just don’t ask for any bears. “I have a strict no-bear policy,” Blair says. “I’ve done enough of those for one lifetime.” Moreland agrees. “Why make a bear when you could carve a couple of armadillos carrying surfboards?” he asks, describing his current project. Why, indeed?
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Ryah Christensen takes a leisurely swing in front of one of the sculptures she made with her husband Sun McColgin.
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“Welcome to the house,” Sun McColgin says with a grin. The creaky,
crawling and twisting with one another to form an intricate wall of
wonderful bungalow in East Austin features colors all over the walls
flowers and life.
and two tiny girls curled up on the couch. Paintings, mosaic murals and sculpture line the entryway. No wonder he’s grinning. This is the home of McClogin and his wife, Ryah Christensen: two artists helping to shape the visual landscape of Austin. We’ve long
both the boundaries this particular slice of land has experienced and also get across a sense of hope, of breaking down barriers.”
been the land of art cars, but in the past decade, a larger aesthetic shift
It’s an appropriate theme: Robertson Hill, where her mosaic sits, was
has taken place: Austin is getting designed. And while many local art-
owned by the (white) Robertson family for almost 100 years, from mid
ists end up fleeing for cities with deeper patronage pockets, more are
-19th century to mid-20th. After emancipation, Dr. Robertson and his
choosing to stay right here, beautifying the city, one paint stroke, mosa-
son sold plots of land to freed slaves, who built a latticework of homes,
ic tile and chainsaw cut at a time.
churches and businesses nearby. Those first residents effectively helped an
“I think there’s something about scale for me,” says Christensen, who has covered several patches of Austin with mosaic tile. “When the scale is big, the viewer becomes part of the work, entering it.”
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“It’s kind of the idea that with all the changes happening in the area, we’re all changing together,” Christensen says. “I wanted to communicate
African-American community put down roots. But there’s something about scale for Sun, too. Primarily a metal sculptor, he’s just completed a 9-foot-tall steel sculpture for a residence on Lake
And enter they do. On 11th St, across from Franklin BBQ and just
Austin, which involves a giant metal “X” with a border of blue glass.
behind a bus stop, stretches Christensen’s 2007 piece “Let Every Man
It glows at night with the help of LED lights installed underneath it,
Sit Under His Vine.” Four resting bodies—one white, one black, one
implying discovery or secret treasure—”X” marks the spot. It’s a more
brown, one red—lie at the base, with vines springing from their hearts,
sophisticated take on yard art.
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“It’s kind of the idea that with all the changes happening in the area, we’re all changing together.”
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Over in East Austin, the walls are talking. Painted murals, like the vegetables sprouting along Hillside Farmacy and the vintage phonograph of East Side Show Room, speak of a sure hand. It belongs to Joe Swec, structural engineer turned mural and sign painter. “My sister Jana [Swec] was already out here living as an artist, and I wanted to find out how people did that. Supported themselves as artists,” Swec says. So he moved from the Bay Area in 2008 and got a job working at East Side Show Room. “The first time I did the chalkboard menu, they were like, ‘Oh, okay—can you do little lettering stuff for us everywhere else?’ So I painted the bathroom signs, the sign outside, things like that,” he says. His first mural job was the one outside the restaurant. “Then, other businesses started calling me to paint their places, and eventually, I was able to quit my job and just do that,” Swec says. Swec doesn’t like spending long periods of time at a computer, so he’ll take on select design jobs—but mostly, he spends his days painting. In addition to Hillside Farmacy and East Side Show Room, you’ve seen his work at Easy Tiger, Swan Dive, Barbarella, The Goodnight, Violet Crown, Pinthouse Pizza, Frock On Vintage, Wheatsville— signage and murals that bear a throwback sensibility, which he says came from his years living in San Francisco. “I think it’s comforting,” Swec says, speaking of the signs there. “Walking around, you may not even stop to study individual signs, but taken together, they all create this warm, inviting feel, when people used to hand paint signs more.” If Swec has his way (and signs indicate he will), Austin will move in that direction too. We appreciate a human’s touch, and lately, our city is becoming more attuned to the power of design. Austin has always been a place for lovers—now, we’re a place for lookers, too.
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Joe Swec has created murals and signage for many favorite local Austin businesses like Hillside Farmacy, East Side Show Room, Easy Tiger and Swan Dive to name a few.
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Models from Page Parkes Management playing bocce ball in looks from Billy Reid and Beehive.
Photography by N i c o l e M l a k a r - L i v i n g s t o n , W y nn M y e r s & j o h n p e s i n a
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Cro q uet, anyo ne? G u e s t s at t h e f i r s t- e v e r T R I B E Z A L a w n Pa r t y d o n n e d t h e c o lo r s o f s p r i n g f o r r o u n d s o f b o c c e , c o c k ta i l s a n d m o r e .
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The alwaysstylish manager of STAG, Cara Crossley.
As the official kickoff for spring, the TRIBEZA Lawn Party was held at the whimsical French Legation Museum. A few of our favorite local shops like Beehive, By George, Kick Pleat, Sam Hill, STAG and Valentine’s Too dressed models in colorful looks for the season, and they led partygoers in rounds of croquet, checkers and bocce ball. Guests snacked on delicious samplings from Cloud 9 Cotton Candy, Cornucopia, Frank, GoodPop, Macarons by Jane and Max’s Wine Dive while sipping brews from Modelo Especial and Corona, cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka and wine from Spicewood Vineyards. Aztec Rentals, SoCo Hammocks and Urbanspace Interiors decked out the lawn with lounge spaces for guests to linger in, and Ava Arenella serenaded the crowd with her mid-century-inspired jazz sound. The chic set of models are signed with legendary Texas agency Page Parkes, who after just being in the Houston (founded in 1981) and Dallas markets, opened an Austin office last year. The Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting (pageparkes.com) in Austin will serve as a training center for actors ages five and up through adult ages. The models’ hair and makeup were beautifully done by Ricky Hodge and his team at Ricky Hodge Salon, as well as by Jen Hoover of Pearl Salon.
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A curated selection of the goods from Westlake shop Beehive. Models in flower crowns
dressed in looks by Valentine’s Too playing a round of badminton.
Model Will Harris greets partygoers into the Lawn Party in a dapper look by STAG.
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Models from Page Parkes in outfits from Kick pleat and beehive.
Badminton rackets styled by
Valentine’s Too.
Models from By George take a break from the festivities. Models from By George in one of the brightest colors of spring.
A tasty treat
from Cloud 9 Cotton Candy. Ben law & Kristen VanderVeen
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A clever way to adorn your suit jacket.
Karen rockwood & Claire fields Katie caplener, Bethany morgio & Kate Sullivan
Plaid pants are always the right choice for a lawn party.
Kick Pleat models play a round of checkers.
A selection of goods from Sam Hill Vintage.
Delicious macarons
bobby johns
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Mark Word
Landscape Designer At his office
tucked inside Red Bluff Amusement Park and Worm Farm in East Austin,
Mark Word says his career path took root during the organic gardening movement of the late 1970s and early ’80s. “I got into the plant world as a kid by trial and error,” says Word, a University of Texas alumnus who is married and has a three-year-old son, Lyndon. Word says his dad, Tom, who now works at Word’s new East Austin nursery, had him catch fish at Barton Springs that were later planted in the family’s Barton Hills yard. The method, which was used by Native Americans and early colonists, is supposed to give plants a steady supply of nitrogen. “That was the original organic garden,” says Word, 45, who also had his own garden where he grew tomatoes and radishes. “Early on, it was clear that this was a fun thing.” After a stint in Los Angeles and years of working for other landscaping and gardening businesses, Word says his longtime friend, hotelier Liz Lambert, gave him advice that convinced him to start his own business. “She said, ‘You’ve got to do it for yourself,’” says Word, who worked on the landscapes of Lambert’s Austin hotels,
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the Hotel San Jose and Hotel St. Cecilia. He is working on Lambert’s El Cosmico hotel in Marfa. Mark Word Design, which was combined with another business around 2005, has more than two dozen employees who are working on residential and commercial landscape projects—they worked on design elements for Georgetown restaurant El Monumento—and other ventures. Word says Jardineros (Spanish for “gardener” or “outfielder”), the nursery his firm opened this year on East Cesar Chavez Street, is meant to resemble the urban nurseries he remembers from his days in Los Angeles. He says the City of Angels is vibrant with plant life and design inspiration. “It’s just for the fun of it,” Word says about the nursery. “Over the years, we collected a lot plants that were in holding yards.” He says he wants the space, which includes HIJO, JM Drygoods’ offshoot for outdoor and gardening selections, to be a spot for gatherings. Word and his associates also plan to further expand their outdoor offerings, including designing and making planters. Word says he and business partner Billy Spencer are excited about their plans for a secondary business aimed at first-time homeowners who have limited budgets but
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want intriguing outdoor spaces that capture the eye. “A good design is going to have a moment that will take time for you to appreciate,” Word says. M. Harper
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Fidelio Dog Works with a lifetime of experience, Steve haynes is taking dog training in austin to a new level. Steve Haynes and his 8 month-old puppy Super, work on the "down" command.
F Haynes never goes anywhere without his trusty Filson bag and training gear.
For more information about Fidelio Dog Works, visit fideliodogs.com
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Steve Haynes, the owner and founder of Fidelio Dog Works, has spent his life working with dogs.
rom a young boy training dogs on his grandpa's farm to a teaching a pup to "hang ten," Steve Haynes is not your average dog trainer. After leaving a career as a corporate executive, for fun, Haynes started training his neighbor's puppy and hasn't stopped since. With his natural ability for training dogs, Haynes launched his company, Fidelio Dog Works, in 2000 and has worked with approximately 6,000 dogs over the course of his thirteen years in business. Fidelio Dog Works' range of services is unmatched. Want your dog to bring you a cold beer from the fridge? Haynes can teach your pup just that. "We cover anything from the simple 'sit and down' all the way through 'teach your dog to ride a surf board,’'' Haynes says with a smile. "You have to look at it with an artisan approach; you have to assess the dog, people and the job at hand. It isn't cookie cutter because every dog is different." With the growing popularity of canine companions in Austin, Haynes feels he is in the best city for this business. From a clientele that asks for simple obedience training to celebrities who need their dog to behave when President Obama comes for dinner, Fidelio Dog Works offers the full spectrum while also staying small by design. In addition to Haynes, Lisa Hoysradt is the only other trainer on staff, creating a personal experience that Haynes feels is important to protect. With a train of happy, wellbehaved dogs behind them and their undeniable passion for their work, Fidelio Dog Works continues to change the lives of pooches and people alike. A. horsley P h oto g r a p h y by b i l l s a l l a n s
ConstruCted LandsCapes seHer sHaH april 6–June 30, 2013
aLso on VIeW: temporary Insanity: pinaree sanpitak The Jones Center 700 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 IMAGE: Seher Shah, Object Repetition (Line to Distance)
(detail), 2011, Cast hydrocal objects with ink, Dimensions variable, Courtesy of the artist; Photo by Seher Shah.
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Riley Cunningham
pairs a dress from Urban Outfitters with shoes from By George.
Lamar Nava
is wearing a dress from Urban Outfitters and shoes from C. Jane.
Elizabeth Guleke
is the owner of Sno Beach. She is pictured with her beloved pup and wearing a top from Anthropologie, shorts by Seven for All Mankind and shoes by Report.
The Gals of Sno Beach It wouldn't be summer without a sno cone from this Austin institution, so the girls of the stand share their summer wardrobe staples.
Carlyn Etz's top
is from Francesca's, shorts from J. Crew, belt from Michael Kors and shoes by Jack Rogers.
Elena Reynolds
mixes a top from Strut, a dress from Target and kicks from Tyler's for a perfect summer look.
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Kor180 From working as a media executive for a fortune five company in California to opening a fitness studio in Austin, CEO, founder and “Story Teller” of Kor180 Maja Kermath knows a thing or two about the pursuit of happiness. “The stories that we tell ourselves or that we tell other people can be really impactful both positively and negatively,” Kermath says “We have a really amazing story to tell at Kor180, so Story Teller is my title.” With a mission to help people “live life inspired,” from providing exercise to housing healthy products like gluten-free snacks and natural beauty care, Kermath cultivates a mecca for healthy living—in many ways. In the realm of exercise, Kor180 practices two fitness disciplines: one called Kor Interval training, based on the basic foundations of Pilates, and the other, Kor Indoor Riding, which combines thirty minutes on the bike with a thirty-minute strength workout. “The beautiful thing about how we train, the beautiful thing about intervals is that the interval is yours; it belongs to you,” Kermath says. “You take responsibility for your own workout.” For more information about classes at Kor180, visit kor180.com.
T h e S l a s h C l a ss at P u r e A u st i n Determined to create a workout program that was different from what anyone, anywhere was doing, and inspired by something her friend showed her after church one Sunday, Shirley Domicoli created the Slash Class, Pure Austin’s own high-intensity boot camp. “True story,” Domicoli says about her friend, “he demonstrated Bayonet Training from his military days. That’s all it took! From that, the ideas kept coming, and Slash was born!” By combining functional movements with bayonet training, calisthenics, athletic sports conditioning, use of body bar and interval training (just to name a few), “Slashers” build power, strength, lean muscle and positivity. “Slash doesn’t use a lot of equipment; it’s very simple, effective and hits all body parts,” Domicoli says. “No matter what class you do, it’ll always be something different, but it’ll always be a hard workout—no matter what fitness level you are.” The class is designed for anyone: from those Domicoli describes as the “weekend warrior”—or someone who is both energetic and participates in sports—to highly competitive athletes. “It’s geared to the person who wants to achieve more,” Domicoli says. For more information about The Slash Class, visit pureaustin.com.
Ride A typical class at RIDE is more than just your usual calorie-burning, sweatproducing workout; it’s what instructor David Garza calls a “roller coaster of emotions and movement.” With top-of-the-line Schwinn AC Performance bikes at members’ disposal and a sound system and acoustics on par with Austin’s high expectations in the field of music, classes reach beyond just exercise. “When you take my class, I want you to get not only a physical workout, but also a ‘mental floss,’” Garza says. “A cleaning of the mental things that bring us down on a daily basis and a replacement with positivity, courage and sense of self-worth.” By combining intervals, climbs, sprints hovers and their key ingredient, music, instructors like Garza and Caprice Richards maintain a positive atmosphere while challenging their “RIDErs” to push themselves physically and emotionally. The outcome: strength, endurance and, as Richards says, the ability to “release some emotional baggage.” “My challenge doesn’t end in the class; it reaches far beyond,” Garza says. “It strengthens the amazing Austin community and the RIDErs' immediate surroundings. The workout is a full mind, body and soul.” For more information about classes and scheduling, visit ride-indoorcycling.com. M. riley
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o you like sandwiches? The kind that drip down your chin and require extra napkins? Then you’re gonna love Noble Sandwich Company. This unassuming shop in northwest Austin is creating some of the tastiest, messiest sammies in town. Never heard of it? Where’ve you been? National publications like Bon Appétit, Food & Wine and the Wall Street Journal have been singing its praises since it opened in 2010. Chef/owners John Bates and Brandon Martinez keep their philosophy simple: make it, and make it better than the guy down the street. They’ve succeeded in their mission. Their exceptional sandwiches are made with topquality ingredients, most of which are made in house. Each ingredient is given due respect, resulting in a sandwich that’s not too bready, meaty or cheesy—but just the right balance of each. Noble’s lunch menu (it’s not open for dinner) offers about a dozen options. Start with the Smoked Duck Pastrami served on lightly toasted bread, slathered with Russian dressing
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and topped with shaved rye pickles. It’s a goopy mess that’s worth every napkin. Or the French Dip-inspired Knuckle Sandwich: thin-sliced roast beef served on a French roll with onions, cheddar, horseradish and a side of spicy au jus. The namesake Noble Pig sandwich is layered with spicy ham, pulled pork, bacon, provolone and spicy mustard. Other creative choices include Creole Catfish, Thai Chicken and Smoked Pork Belly. And it’s not all meat at Noble Sandwich. The owners’ wives are both vegetarian, so there are always non-meat sandwich options, too. All meals are served with chips and homemade pickles. Also open for breakfast, Noble’s morning menu may rival its lunch offerings. Don’t miss the outstanding chorizo and egg sandwich: lightly toasted wheat bread filled with a fried local egg, melted cheddar cheese and house-made chorizo. The sausage is incredibly moist, crumbly and flavorful without being greasy. Other egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches include ad-
From left to right: A view from the top of Noble Sandwich Co.'s take on the charcuterie plate; The smoked duck pastrami sandwich is topped with Russian dressing and rye pickles for layers of rich flavor; The aptly named Knuckle Sandwich brings together the perfect combination of roast beef, horseradish, onions and cheddar cheese.
ditions like spicy ham, bacon or potatoes. All are served with perfectly crisped potato wedges that are anything but an afterthought. There are also non-sandwich options at breakfast. The biscuit with country sausage and black pepper gravy was fine, but I wish I’d ordered the blueberry waffles, which looked fluffy and inviting. For the healthconscious, there’s oatmeal, granola and yogurt. Formerly called The Noble Pig, Noble Sandwich Company has a robust catering, take-out and corporate delivery business. It hosts specialty theme dinners on occasion and plans to expand with a second location in central Austin later this year. Its original location in a strip center seats just a few dozen folks on rustic wooden tables under florescent lights. Next door is a tattoo parlor, convenience store and gas station. But don’t let the humble surroundings fool you: these sandwiches are noble indeed. K. Spezia
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to get into either the funkier downtown locale or the northern spot.
FoodHeads
616 W. 34th St. (512) 420 8400 Fresh, inspired sandwiches, soups and salads in a charming, refashioned cottage and porch. Jack Allen’s Kitchen
7720 Hwy. 71 W. (512) 852 8558 Savor country favorites from Chef Jack Gilmore on the covered patio.
LUCY’S FRIED CHICKEN
2218 College Ave. (512) 297 2423 Classic fried chicken from Chef James Holmes and an extensive raw bar. Dine al fresco at picnic tables outside. Paggi House
200 Lee Barton Dr. (512) 473 3700 Eclectic fine dining in an inviting setting of one of Austin's famous landmark homes. A spacious patio overlooks Lady Bird Lake. Z’Tejas Grill
1110 W. 6th St. (512) 478 5355 9400-A Arboretum Blvd. (512) 346 3506 Austinites wait hours
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Asian East Side King
1016 E. 6th St. 1618 E. 6th St. 1700 E. 6th St. 2538 Guadalupe St. (512) 422 5884 Chefs Paul Qui, Moto Utsonomaya and Ek Timrek offer out-of-this-world pan-Asian food from four trailers. ELIZABETH STREET CAFÉ
1501 S. 1st St. (512) 291 2881
A charming FrenchVietnamese eatery with a colorful menu of pho, banh mi and more. Vibrant and comfortable surrounding patio. G’Raj Mahal
91 Red River St. (512) 480 2255 With an extensive yet cozy covered patio, this food trailer is a true taste of Mumbai. SWAY
1417 S. 1st St. (512) 326 1999 The culinary masterminds behind La Condesa, cook up Thai cuisine
with a modern twist. An intimate outdoor area, complete with a Thai spirit house, makes for an unforgettable experience.
Barbecue Franklin Barbecue
900 E. 11th St. (512) 653 1187
Crowned Best BBQ Restaurant in America by Bon Appetit, Aaron Franklin’s eponymous eatery is a true Austin institution. Go early and be prepared to wait! (It is worth it). FREEDMEN’S
2402 San Gabriel St. (512) 220 0953 Classic barbecue from a historic, converted home in West Campus. JMueller BBQ
1502 S. 1st St. (512) 229 7366
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Lamberts downtown barbecue
sandwiches, cioppino and more. The patio offers a view of bustling downtown Austin.
Feast on continental fare under the patio’s majestic oaks.
Not your standard BBQ fare, meats are given an Austin twist, like the rib-eye glazed with brown sugar and mustard. Tucked away in the historic Schneider Brothers Building, together with a cozy patio.
CONTIGO
1209 E. 11th St. (512) 628 0168
401 W. 2nd St. (512) 494 1500
Stubb’s BBQ
801 Red River St. (512) 480 8341 Known for its legendary music venue as much as its barbecue, which is traditional and satisfying.
An elegant take on bar fare with an inviting, ranch-inspired atmosphere. Easy Tiger
709 E. 6th St. (512) 614 4972 Delicious bake shop upstairs and beer garden downstairs. Enjoy the signature house-made sausages. EPICERIE
Continental BANGER’S SAUSAGE HOUSE AND BEER GARDEN
79 & 71 Rainey St. (512) 386 1656
BBQ legend John Mueller returns to Austin with some of Texas’ finest, no-frills barbecue.
Banger’s brings the German beer garden tradition stateside with an array of artisan sausages and over 100 beers on tap.
LA BARBECUE
BAR MIRABEAU
In the heart of South First, La Barbecue whips up classic barbecue with free beer and live music.
Another unique addition to Austin’s dining scene from Chef Parind Vora. A diverse and approachable menu with rice bowls,
1502 S. 1st St. (512) 605 9696
2027 Anchor Ln. (512) 614 2260
800 W. 6th St. Ste. 100 (512) 436 9633
2307 Hancock Dr. (512) 371 6840 A café and grocery with both Louisiana and French sensibilities by Thomas Keller-trained Sarah McIntosh. FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar
2905 San Gabriel St. (512) 474 2905
Mediterranean bites and plates for sharing. Sip a handcrafted cocktail al fresco on the lovely patio. GREEN PASTURES RESTAURANT
811 W. Live Oak St. (512) 444 4747
Hillside Farmacy
Part grocery store, part casual eatery, Hillside Farmacy is located in a beautifully restored 50sstyle pharmacy with a perfect porch for peoplewatching on the East Side. Oysters, cheese plates and nightly dinner specials. Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe St. (512) 537 0467 A gastropub with French inclinations, beautiful patio and unique cocktails. JOSEPHINE HOUSE
1204 W. Lynn St. (512) 477 5584
Rustic, continental fare with an emphasis on fresh, local and organic ingredients. Sip and savor on the shaded outdoor patio. SALTY SOW
1917 Manor Rd. (512) 391 2337 A late-night dining destination, Salty Sow serves up creative signature drinks, including a Blueberry-Lemon Thyme Smash. Explore a porkcentric menu outdoors on Manor Road.
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200 Congress Ave. (512) 827 2750
Another venture from Chef David Bull, Second offers a casual bistro experience in the heart of the 2nd Street District. TRACE
200 Lavaca St. (512) 542 3660 At W Austin, TRACE focuses on responsibly- and locally-sourced ingredients from Texan farmers and artisans. Enjoy a sumptuous outdoor lounge. TRIO
98 San Jacinto Blvd. (512) 685 8300 This sleek space with a lovely trellised patio overlooks Lady Bird Lake from its perch in the Four Seasons Hotel. YELLOW JACKET SOCIAL CLUB
1704 E. 5th St. (512) 480 9572
Step out for a drink and stay for the classic fare, from sandwiches to frittatas.
French Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E. 11th St. (512) 542 9542
A cozy, French-inspired
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bistro serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unwind on the East Eleventh patio, reminiscent of Paris.
warm Tuscan colors. Small bar up front and cozy booths in back.
HENRI’S CHEESE & WINE
6317 Bee Cave Rd. (512) 327 8822
2026 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 442 3373 Part charcuterie, cheese and wine shop, Henri’s offers a cozy space to explore new wines or take a bottle home. Justine’s Brasserie
4710 E. 5th St. (512) 385 2900
With its French bistro fare, impressive cocktails and charming décor inside and out, Justine’s has Austin looking east. Expect a crowd, even late at night.
Italian 360 Uno Trattoria & Wine Bar
3801 N. Capital of TX. Hwy. (512) 327 4448
Great espresso bar and a mostly Italian wine list complete with an outdoor patio for sipping. Botticelli’s
1321 S. Congress Ave. (512) 916 1315 An inviting trattoria with
The Grove Wine Bar
Lively, popular Westlake wine bar and Italian restaurant. The wine list boasts more than 250 wines by the bottle. Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
4800 Burnet Rd. (512) 458 1100
Hearty Italian fare with big, bold flavor.
(512) 328 7555 Creative cocktails (don't miss the Whiskey Jacket), full wine list, delicious Italian fare. A Westlake favorite. UMAMI MIA PIZZERIA
1500 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 804 0326 Featuring cuisine by Chef George Thomas, Umami Mia opened last month with an full bar and open patio. VIA 313 PIZZA
1111-B E. 6th St. (512) 939 1927
Mandola’s Italian Market
Deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza—perfect for a late night out. This food truck is in the heart of East Austin.
Casual Italian fare and a well-stocked gourmet grocery, alongside a deli, bakery and espresso bar. Grab a gelato and unwind on the patio overlooking the Triangle.
WINFLO OSTERIA
4700 W. Guadalupe St. (512) 419 9700
Trattoria Lisina
13308 FM 150 W. Driftwood, TX. (512) 894 3111
Nestled in the Mandola Estate Winery in Driftwood. Expect hearty portions of rustic Italian food. TRENTO
3600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy
1315 W. 6th St. (512) 582 1027
Classic Italian fare made simply and with locally sourced ingredients. Venture out onto the elegant trattoria.
Latin American Buenos Aires Café
13500 Galleria Cir. Ste. 120 (512) 441 9000
Argentinean specialties like meat sandwiches on baguettes, empanadas
and tasty pastries. Intimate patio seating. El Alma
1025 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 609 8923 Chef-driven, authentic Mexican cuisine in a tropical-inspired locale, complete with a waterfall and expansive outdoor patio. EL NARANJO
85 Rainey St. (512) 474 2776
rido’s grandmother. The tree-shaded patio offers a taste of the Warehouse District. Gloria’s
3309 Esperanza Crossing, Ste. 100 (512) 833 6400 Perfect for date night at the Domain, Gloria’s serves upscale Mexican cuisine and offers a spacious patio.
Iliana de la Vega and Ernesto Torrealba, the husband and wife team behind El Naranjo, serve up authentic cuisine from Mexico’s interior. Dine al fresco on the charming Rainey Street patio.
Guero’s Taco Bar
FRESA’S CHICKEN AL CARBON
400 W. 2nd St. (512) 499 0300
915 N. Lamar Blvd. (512) 428 5077
Savor slow-grilled Peeler Farms chicken from this colorful drive-through eatery, alongside fresh salsas, salads, tortillas and homemade ice creams. Enjoy a picnic at the neighboring Duncan Park. Garrido’s
360 Nueces St. (512) 320 8226 A flavorful modern Mexican menu inspired by the kitchen of Chef Gar-
1412 S. Congress Ave. (512) 447 7688 No frills tacos and one of the most famous patios on South Congress. Try the Queso Flameado with chorizo and jalapeños. LA CONDESA
Delectable cocktails, tasty tacos and appetizers, all inspired by the hip and bohemian Condesa neighborhood in Mexico City. PAPI TINO’S 1306 E. 6th St. (512) 479 1306 Nestled in a converted house on East Sixth, Papi Tino’s serves up modern Mexican cuisine and an impressive selection of delicious mezcals. Enjoy an inviting dining space out back.
PELONS
802 Red River St. (512) 243 7874 Elegant Mexican cuisine in a rustic home with an enchanting patio. Polvo’s
2004 S. 1st St. (512) 441 5446 Between the salsa bar, patio seating and delicious margaritas, this is one of Austin’s beloved Tex-Mex icons. RIO RITA CAFÉ Y CANTINA
1308 E. 6th St. (512) 524 0384
ported straight from Mexico and cozy outdoor seating.
including soups, salads and sandwiches.
Vivo
1701 Toomey Rd. (512) 476 2535
2015 Manor Rd. (512) 482 0300 Fresh plates with a lighter hand. Enjoy a dog-friendly outdoor patio on a summer day.
Seafood CLARK’S OYSTER BAR
1200 W. 6th St. (512) 297 2525
A cozy coffee shop during the day and a romantic dinner spot in the evening.
Larry McGuire’s latest venture offers an extensive caviar and oyster menu—a refreshing indulgence on Sixth Street.
Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina
PERLA’S SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR
1206 W. 38th St. (512) 419 7482 5900 W. Slaughter Ln. Ste. 550 (512) 288 5100
Fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, outstanding margaritas combined with bright décor, attentive service and solid menu offerings. Takoba
1411 E. 7th St. (512) 628 4466 Bold, authentic flavors with ingredients im-
1400 S. Congress Ave. (512) 291 7300 Expect the freshest fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts, carefully prepared with simple yet elegant flavors.
Vegetarian
Casa de Luz
Take yoga or tai chi classes before or after dining at this macrobiotic joint. COUNTER CULTURE
2337 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 524 1540 An East Austin haven for vegans and vegetarians. Mother’s Cafe & Garden
4215 Duval St. (512) 451 3994
Everything beyond the garden variety, from veggie burgers to lasagna.
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ypically, on school mornings, after I drop my kids off and swim in Barton Springs, I find a great cup of coffee and a good conversation to go with it. Local coffee seems to inspire those moments, and we are quite lucky to have a very devoted local coffee community here of operators, roasters and baristas who take pride in their job. Since moving here 12 years ago from Los Angeles, I've watched the city grow and add more dimension to the neighborhoods. Austin inspires freespirited original entrepreneurial thinking, and parts of it reminds me of Copenhagen, where I hark from. A friend of mine calls it a Peter Pan Village. Small wonder my kids love it here. I'm proud that they can call Austin home.
Nowhere is that charm more obvious than east of I-35. East Austin reminds me of Copenhagen in spirit, and I love the strong sense of community that I find there. As with the rest of Austin, all you have to do is say hi and you might discover that the tattooed girl on her bicycle is actually an avid urban bird watcher, and in her day job she holds quite a powerful position, locally, with a Fortune 500 company... and the guys over there with the beards that look like they're going hunting...they're the best design team in town and have designed logos for numerous local businesses. Every morning like clockwork, I seek refuge at Flat Track. They are the new kids on the block, and I'm a big kid myself. Flat Track offers their own single-origin whole-bean coffees, espressos that change and notably organic milk that they use for their cappucinos. The two partners, Matt and Sterling, are childhood friends from Fort Worth, and they named their tiny retail spot Flat Track after a classic motorcycle oval race track. (They even let me pull in my classic '64 Honda Dream one day just to see if it could be done.) They like stuff that moves. I can always count on meeting new people there and running into friends. Call it a coffeecentric get away. In Denmark we have something called “hygge” that roughly translates into a kind of lo-fi cozy...something that warms you up from within. “Hygge” is a general term that we use a lot. At Flat Track, I find both the “hygge” and a good cup of coffee. Nils juul hansen With a broad range of interests, Nils Juul Hansen has enjoyed a career as a commercial photographer/director/ producer and is currently becoming a realtor because he loves people and neighborhoods, but he’s also writing a funny self help book about women and men in marriages based on his own life experience.
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