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Editor’s Letter

I ’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

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

through a series of locked doors. Everyone was always rushing and nothing smelled like home.

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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Helm Boots trunk show the fashionable folks from HELM Boots hosted a trunk show at Hotel San

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northern Grade pop-upNorthern Grade brought together a carefully curated collection of domestically made menswear to Fair Market on the second weekend in june. hosted by Stag, the northern grade had plenty to covet at the event and 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 partythe third annual Perfectly Pink Party at brazos hall raised funds for the Susan G.

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Feminine landscapes private Openingthe DEN, located at the nW corner of the W, hosted a private opening for the “Feminine landscapes” exhibit, which features works by local, female photographers Dagny Piasecki and Wynn Myers. the show is open through september 5.

trIBeZa june Issue release partyTRIBEZA celebrated the release of the june “outdoors” issue with a party at the

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Flatwater Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides access to mental health services for those in need affected by cancer.

Canopy 2nd Grand OpeningCanopy, 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.

Friends of the House present House partybenefitting Ronald McDonald House, Wanderlust Live hosted the second annual house party on june 8. guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from emily’s catering, cocktails for tito’s vodka and beer from keg 1 llc, as well as a unique silent auction.

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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 laugh-ing 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 adjust-ment 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 compa-ny 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 mar-garita 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

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of the world is rather jolting. I often accuse her of time-traveling from another era. Seeing her requires shifting gears, and applying gentle, in-tentional pressure on the clutch. She sees no point in small talk, prefer-ring 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 hap-pens 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 ev-erything. 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 forgot-ten 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 perma-nently in proximity to your heart.

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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 inter-

esting things happening.”

Wilson’s involvement with the Friends of Shipe Park neighborhood

group was born of a mishap. Several summers ago, Wilson, who lives catty-

corner 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 neighbor-

hood association hosts each fall, was organizing a Shipe Park group in re-

sponse 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 writ-

ten 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 resur-

faced, 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 an-

nual—will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 11 pm. For this midsum-

mer 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 well

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H 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 art-

ists, 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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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 vision-ary, 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 three-foot-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 indi-vidual 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 in-volvement important for your students? everyone needs to develop a sense of civic re-sponsibility, and the easiest way to make that feel relevant is to get involved in your immedi-ate 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 neigh-borhood 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 is-sues, 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 start-ing 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 to-gether; 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 peo-ple 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 cou-ple of coffee shops, restaurants, a laundromat, a

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 experienc-es 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 vis-ible” (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 re-ally 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 peo-ple 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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MusicDevojuly 2, 8pmacl live at the moody theater

Wye oAkjuly 6, 7pmthe parish

lionel riChie & Ceelo greenjuly 10, 7:30pmaustin360 amphitheater

Austin ChAmBer musiC festivAljuly 10-27various locations

rAsCAl flAtts, sheryl CroW & gloriAnAjuly 11, 7:30pmaustin 360 amphitheater

kiss AnD Def lePPArDjuly 12, 5:30pmaustin360 amphitheater

shAkey grAvesjuly 17, 8pmstubb’s indoors

John legenDjuly 22, 6:30pmcedar park center

iron AnD Winejuly 26, 8pmparamount theatre

the BAPtist generAlsjuly 27, 7pmrecords room at W austin

steven mArtin AnD the steeP CAnyon rAngersjuly 29, 8pm the long center

Counting CroWsjuly 30, 7pmacl live at moody theater

tori Amosjuly 30, 8pmthe long center

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Arthouse: Je t’AimeJe t’Aimejuly 6, 4pmmarchesa hall and theatre

the roAD to Austinjuly 18, 8pmmarchesa hall and theatre

An evening With roBert osBornejuly 20, 7pmparamount theatre

logAn’s runjuly 23, 7pmbob bullock texas spirit theater

tWo stePjuly 29, 7:30pmmarchesa hall & theatre

TheatrePygmAlionthrough july 19the vortex theater

the Who’s tommyjuly 9-august 17zach theatre

silenCe, the musiCAlthrough july 13salvage vanguard theater

ComedyWelCome to the night vAlejuly 17, 7pmparamount theatre

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Austin symPhony ConCerts in the PArkjuly 6, 7:30pm (through august 24)long center city terrace

PollyAnnA theAtre ComPAny Presents: Peter AnD the PiPerjuly 12-20the long center

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stAr PArtyjuly 19, 9pmWestcave outdoor discovery

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H is electrical inventions transformed the world, but there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of him. Meet the Tesla Project, a celebra-tion 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 Gil-lespie 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 Road-sters—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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t 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 Aus-

tin, 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 poi-gnant, 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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With its noise-proof brick walls, tropical greenery, potent punches,

and Cuban-inspired street food, Pleasant Storage Room offers a

reprieve from the bustle of downtown. And bar manager Alfonso

Hernandez is stoked about the rising temperatures. “Rum is a

flavor associated with summer. It’s from a region that knows hot

weather,” says Hernandez, a longtime lover of the spirit. Since its

official opening in late April, the once well-kept-secret rum joint

on 4th Street has acquired a growing fan base serious about their

rum. “In the past 10 years, there’s definitely been a resurgence of

craft cocktails,” he says. As a result, classic recipes are being revis-

ited. “Rum played a big part in early-20th-century cocktails. Dur-

ing Prohibition, there was an influx of Americans traveling south

to Cuba to set up their own bars.” Hernandez’s inspiration to open

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nying 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

to Tobalá. The room is dimly lit and Billie Holiday is on the record player. Squeeze

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ynn Meredith hails from a family of educators. So it’s

no surprise that when she moved to Austin in 1993,

with her husband and four children (the youngest at

the time were ages two and six), she quickly became

immersed in the Austin Children’s Museum, which

was originally founded in 1983 and was housed in

temporary locations like malls and libraries. She joined the board of

directors and helped raise $6.5 million to open the museum’s former

incarnation at 2nd and Colorado in 1997. Today that corner is ground

zero for the well-heeled design district, but at the time it wasn’t much

of a neighborhood. “It was an area of homeless people and businesses

that went dark in the evening,” Meredith remembers.

All that was about to change. As Austin’s rapid growth spurt took hold,

the museum space felt increasingly compromised. “The problem was that

we were always retrofitting, not creating,” Meredith says. “I used to tell

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?”

“The quandary was whether to remain downtown and be limited

by space and building constraints or to find a new location where we

could do whatever we wanted,” Meredith says. Anyone who’s tried to

drive downtown during a festival or parade knows that sometimes

“central” is actually not so family-friendly. The idea of being in an area

where families would be comfortable, with free parking, plenty of op-

tions for buying food, and room for outdoor play space and picnic areas

became increasingly attractive.

At the time, in 2008, the Mueller development was well underway and

it offered everything downtown did not. And the location, just off the I-35

corridor, spoke to the broader needs of a growing city. “Austin has become

a regional community,” Meredith says. “We wanted to create a museum

that followed a model like Dell Children’s Hospital and be an institution

that reaches into many communities. At Mueller, we had the opportunity

to make Austin’s premier family place so accessible.”

One of the positives in moving into the I-35 corridor is that families

from the surrounding areas like Georgetown or Round Rock can easily

pop onto the highway and zip down to spend a few hours at the Think-

ery. “As our center is continually built out, we’ve become a Central Tex-

as Region,” Meredith says.

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 soaring 40,000-square-foot facility, parents have an unobscured

view for long distances, so keeping an eye on kids is easier and it feels

safe. “We wanted a flexible space that could accommodate many dif-

ferent kinds of exhibits, and yet kids would feel that they owned it,”

Meredith says. “Kids feel free and in control.”

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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 T o 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


The striking red steel exterior, designed by architects Koning Eizen-berg (California), and STG Design (Austin), sets a tone to expect the unexpected.


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, engi-neering, and art activities.


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.


Meredith credits architect Jim Susman, a principal at STG Design

in Austin and past president of the Children’s Museum board, as an

instrumental guide throughout the process. “He was able to translate

through design what it means not only to be a children’s museum, but

to be a children’s museum in Austin, Texas.”

The project attracted an impressive staff from around the country to

fulfill the museum’s mission: “To create innovative learning experienc-

es that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solv-

ers.” The planners drew inspiration from places like the Exploratorium

in San Francisco, the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles,

and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The

model of learning is built on “STEAM” education (science, technology,

engineering, art, and math) as well as healthy living. Features include

cool hands-on exhibits, an outdoor gallery that incorporates a play-

scape and water play, expanded content for children 0–11 (especially

the older ages), and dynamic new programming.

“Being a kid at heart, a gadget geek, and a dad, I love places of won-

der and exploration,” says Rodney Gibbs, chief innovation officer for

the Texas Tribune. “The Thinkery is the kind of place I’ve long admired

in other cities. I would drag myself home asking, ‘Why doesn’t Austin

have something this cool? Now it does.’”

In some ways the Thinkery has validated the highest aspirations

for what Mueller could become. Erica Keast Heroy, an architect who

lives in the neighborhood with her husband and two young children,

recently attended a Sunday morning birthday party at the museum. “It

was one of those amazing spring mornings, and the bike ride there was

short and perfect with small kids in tow. Afterwards, when we left, I felt

like we were walking into a festival. People from everywhere were going

into the Thinkery, a lot was going on at the Mueller Lake Park play-

ground, and then of course the farmers’ market was buzzing. It was the

first time I really saw in action what is planned for this neighborhood

and I felt really excited to be a part of it.”

“The joy, the noise, the concentration. It has exceeded all of my ex-

pectations,” Meredith says. “I cannot believe what a success it’s been.”

On any given day, there are toddlers in smocks happily painting on an

expansive glass screen or playing grocery store with plastic produce,

and large groups of schoolchildren. Community night (Wednesdays,

5-8 pm) is frequently packed, and over spring break there was a need

for tickets to be sold in timed intervals to control crowds. And the de-

mand continues to grow.

In the midst of the happy chaos, the most poignant snapshots are

scenes of parents and kids experiencing the exhibits together.

“The road ahead is gleaming,” Meredith says proudly, “the opportu-

nities to impact teachers, kids, parents. I see the Thinkery taking a spot

on the landscape of the country as being an incredible place for learn-

ing and teaching. The staff and the professionals that we have attracted

are inspiring, and with the buzz that is in Austin now, the possibilities

are endless.”

“ t h e t h i n k e r y i s t h e k i n d o f p l a c e i ’ v e

lo n g a d m i r e d i n o T h e r c i T i e s . i w o u l d d r a g

m y s e l f h o m e a s k i n g , ‘ w h y d o e s n ’ T a u s T i n

h a v e s o m e T h i n g T h i s c o o l ? n o w i T d o e s . ’ ”- r o d n e y g i b b s


North, South, East and West, Austinites are spreading out and remaking the city in their own image.


p h o t o g r a p h y b y l e a h o v e r s t r e e t

I n t h e s h I f t I n g l a n d s c a p e

o f g r o w I n g a u s t I n , n e I g h -

b o r h o o d s a r e r e I m a g I n e d

( a n d g r a s s f e d b u r g e r j o I n t s

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 y o u c a n .


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 hun-

dred and fifty people move here every day. They have to live

somewhere. Because of that crazy influx, seemingly every neigh-

borhood, from low-income central areas to older middle-class

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

because they received an offer on their bungalow that they couldn’t

refuse. Not everyone benefits when a city gets hot.

That said, growth and change have benefits as well. There’s

been a restaurant explosion unlike anything the city’s ever seen.

The city’s hangout penumbra has expanded as fast as its festival

roster. Suddenly, not everyone lives in the same five neighbor-

hoods. Our geography is changing fast. “you live where?” is quick-

ly being replaced by “oh, you live there.”

With that in mind, we present a brief and selective guide to

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

in while you can. By 2020, “It’s only a 15-minute drive to down-

town. On Sunday morning,” will sound like heaven.

b a r r i n g t o n o a k s

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

at the ever-expanding Apple complex, hiking in St. Edward’s Park, and the

highly rated Round Rock School District.

Who’s moving there: Families with ambitious high schoolers who

want to go to Westwood, people with more than two cars, techies.

Where to hang out: Retail is still developing and is overly dependent

on going up to Lakeline Mall or back down to the Domain or Burnet Road.

Sriracha and lemongrass devotees love the excellent Asian and Indian mar-

kets tucked into the same run-down strip mall as the much-loved Asia Cafe

(try the wok-fried pea shoots there, trust me).

neWly opened: A Soup Peddler for commuters on Research, in the

same new retail area as a Phil’s Icehouse and an Amy’s. And farther south, a

new P. Terry’s. So not much, yet. But Whole Foods at The Domain is only five

minutes away.

Even in lush Barrington Oaks, zeroscaping still makes plenty of sense.


Some parts of the neighborhood have been plush for a long time.

Amy’s up here tastes just as good as it does downtown.

Broad streets, sidewalks, and lots of parks make it a dog’s paradise.

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

p. terry’s | 12018 n research blvd


w i n d s o r p a r k

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 slight-

ly 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.

Arts-oriented families are calling Windsor Park home.

People have been partying at the Carousel since long before Windsor Park was hip.

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


Renovations happen here, but they’re usually tasteful and low-key.

The Nomad added an-other neighborhood bar, but didn’t sacrifice the neighborhood’s soul.

Even in an urban neighborhood, Austin always offers backyard escapes.


This Boston Terrier has what it takes to make it as an artist.

let’s go for a lovely stroll down Springdale Road.

These people are actually not sitting directly above a cactus.


e a s t m l k

Where it is: North and east of downtown. Essentially

the far northern edge of the east side boom.

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.

If you’re living on the East Side and you don’t want soul food, you need to find another neighborhood.

The lines are gonna be out the door at Country Boyz.


the sahara lounge | 1413 webberville rd

Walnut Creek trail | austintexas.gov

Country boyz | 4140 e 12th st

Dharma yoga | 3317 manor rd


n o r t h a l l e n d a l e

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.

The yellow doors of North Allendale are calling you.

It’s vintage cars and real drive-thru ser-vice at this Burnet Road standby.


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


Pretty much the dic-tionary definition of “a sweet little house.”

you’re never without something good to read.


little House Near The Greenbelt.

Fields of flowers bring the country to the city.


w e s t e r n t r a i l s

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.

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 en-

trance 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.

just a casual Saturday neigh-borhood stroll.

And our garages can easily be converted to home yoga studios!


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


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t o l e a d u s t h r o u g h a v i s u a l e s s a y o f W h a t t h e y

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o W n s t r e e t W i t h e y e s W i d e o p e n , a n d W i t h W o n d e r .


Nancy Mims’ h y d e p A r k

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 oth-

erwise go unnoticed by most people. And for as long as I can remember, I have tended to compul-

sively 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 gath-

er, 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 quiz-

zically 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.

a r t i s t & d e s i g n 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 devel-

oped 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.

Alysha Rainwaters’ s o u t h A u s t i np h o t o g r a p h e r


In our nearly three years in Austin, we’ve come to know and love our neighbor-

hood. Though we are perhaps not as judicious as some when it comes to defin-

ing 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 predict-

ability, 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.

Kate LeSueur’s o l d e n f i e l dp h o t o g r a p h e r


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.


austin tables

b y a m a n d a e y r e w a r d | p h o t o g r a p h y b y t h o m a s w i n s l o 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.

Barton h i l lsBlock Party


When my boyfriend (at the time) Tip made mar-

tinis with jalapeño peppers and asked me to move

with him to Texas, I hesitated. A New Yorker liv-

ing 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

through Barton Hills (lost on my way home from a Barton

Springs swim) and fell as madly in love with a house—

r

It’s a family affair: Amanda Eyre Ward lounges

with son Ash (left), daughter Nora Roux, hus-

band Tip Meckel, and son Harrison.


Deeply flavored and juicy,

takeout brisket from la

Barbecue (1200 E 6th St,

labarbecue.com) makes for

an instant party.

The best neighbors

come toting warm,

double-crusted

blueberry pie.

A variety of mini

chocolates bars

and candies like

junior Mints inspire

a s’mores menu (and

bring out the kid in

everyone).

Sloane arrives with her hungry

boys and a family recipe,

a trifle made with layers of

whipped cream, angel food

cake, and fresh berries.

About to be missing

links: Smoked

sausage from la

Barbecue, served

with their peppery

sauce, serves a

crowd of neighbors.

After a marathon session on the tram-poline, a juice break is in order.

Hand-grated onions,

chopped Serrano

peppers, cilantro,

and fresh kernels cut

from the cob create

a rich and spicy corn

timbale, a recipe from

Tip’s mother.

g e t t h e r e c i p e at t r i b e z a .c o m


that happened to be for sale—as I was with

my husband and sons. I lay awake thinking

about its modern lines, metal roof, Jetsons

kitchen, and views over the tops of trees.

I didn’t know much about the neighbor-

hood, and my lifelong frugality took a tem-

porary leave of absence: I had to soak in

that bathtub with a view of rosebushes! My

best friend, Clay, promised he’d drive south

of the river regularly.

A few months later, we moved in, and ev-

ery single day I count my blessings. Leav-

ing Hyde Park was hard, but about the

same time we discovered the amazing way

the greenbelt winds into the Barton Hills

neighborhood—we can hike to a swimming

hole from our house!—we were invited to a

neighborhood potluck.

Little by little, we met the residents of

Rae Dell Avenue and nearby Elmglen

Drive. Neighbors Terra and Roslyn took

over the street and threw a block party that

was just as festive and wonderful as the

ones I’d known as a child in suburban New

York. I met young neighbors who’d moved

here from Brooklyn and a couple who’d

lived in Barton Hills for 30 years.

The great thing about a Barton Hills par-

ty is that nobody’s expecting perfection (at

least not at my house!). Mismatched plates

work just fine, and if the linens never got

ironed, so be it. On Sunday afternoons, all

we want to do is spend time together, eat

well, and maybe even squeeze in a great

conversation while the kids run wild.

Recently, we hosted a Sunday evening

potluck in our backyard. It had been a busy

week: though Tip knows his way around a

smoker, we decided to take it easy and or-

der a gorgeous brisket and some sausage

from La Barbecue. Tip made his mother’s

famous corn timbale and Mexican beans.

Ward’s friend Clay

Smith kept his word

and travels South of

the river for visits,

especially when bar-

becue is involved.

The best dinner parties welcome bare feet and provide plenty of space for kids to run wild.


A cherished plate, hand-painted by Ash, holds brisket, fresh kale salad, Mexican beans, and a shaved apple, celery, and fennel salad.


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.


Neighbors brought all the fixin’s, from Ti-

na’s kale salad to Terra’s fresh fruit. I gazed

at my Texan daughter, Nora Roux, who

abandoned her grandmother’s silver fork to

grab slices of brisket with her hands.

Tara had brought a homemade blueberry

pie for dessert, and Sloane made a family

recipe—a parfait with layers of whipped

cream, angel food cake, and fruit. (The next

day, I discovered that the perfect breakfast

can be created by combining the two.) My

son, Harrison, and his pals, Flannery and

Wyatt, designed a “Gourmet S’Mores” sta-

tion. The sugar was counteracted by an

hour or so of jumping on the trampoline and

skateboard lessons from my daredevil son,

Ash, while the adults sipped wine and sat

around the fire pit.

When the sparklers had all fizzled out

and my children were tucked into bed, my

husband and I washed dishes side by side

in the kitchen. The steam trumpet sounded

from the nearby trains, and I remembered

listening to Lionel Richie when he sang at

the Austin City Limits Music Festival, held

close enough to my house that we can hear

the music. Fireflies flashed outside the

window. I leaned against my husband, who

was warm.

I remembered being small, feeling shy

and unsure of where I belonged. I would

lie in bed in my nightgown and wonder

if I would ever find my place in what

seemed to me a large and frightening

world. I wished I could go back in time

and tell that little girl that someday she’d

move to Texas, to the hills above Barton

Creek. She’d breathe in the marshy riv-

er smell of Austin, and she’d know it was

the smell of home.

S’mores make

friends giddy (espe-

cially when its their

second or third).


Make-your-own s’more fixins and plenty of spar-klers round out the perfect summer dessert table.

Summer happiness

is discovering the

juice cooler (unat-

tended), toasted

marshmallows,

good friends and

cold beverages.


s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n

“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 | [email protected]

Janet Hoelschert u r n q u i s t pa rt n e r s r e a lto r s

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 a n d u n i q u e n e i g h b o r h o o d s .

“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, appli-

ances, flooring and fixtures. I love looking for

vintage hardware and often times find the cool-

est retro paint colors underneath the layers and

layers of paint peeled items. The Re-Store is an

east side gem.”


Lindsay Harrisg ot t e s m a n r e s i d e n t i a l

“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.”


Mason Quintana7 8 7 r e a lt y


“Olivia for brunch, food trailers for lunch and Eno-

teca and Perla’s for dinner. The food is wonderful

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!”


Carrie Billsg r e e n m a n g o r e a l e s tat e

“Shopping for clothes, shoes and acces-

sories can be an adventure in Austin

with all the small boutique stores such

as By George, Physical Fit, Valentine’s

Too in Davenport Village, and Eliza

Page on 2nd Street. I also love Neiman

Marcus at the Domain for dresses and

Nordstrom for shoes.”


Cindy Goldrickw i l s o n & g o l d r i c k

“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 wel-

coming, 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!”


Colleen Lockwoodm o r e l a n d p r o p e rt i e s

“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.”


William Steakleyd e n p r o p e rt y g r o u p

“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.”


Laurel Pratst u r n q u i s t pa rt n e r s r e a lto r s


“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.”


“I love shopping in Austin! I am usually found in athletic

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 se-

lection of designers to choose from and the girls there are

amazing!”


Tiffany Petersm o r e l a n d p r o p e rt i e s

Denise Bodmanr e a lt y a u s t i n

“My absolute favorite place to shop is over at

Valentine's Too in Davenport Village. I love

the selection and Marcus Hersh, the personal

shopper, has impeccable taste. For everyday

wear or a special occasion, this locally-owned,

high-end boutique is the place to go.”


Dara Allenc a p i ta l c i t y s ot h e by ’ si 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

the original Magnolia Cafe. Then stop by the

food trailers on Barton Springs during lunch-

time for a Mighty Cone, and onward to Uchiko

for the ultimate dinner!”


Tye Truittc a p i ta l c i t y s ot h e by ’ si n t e r n at i o n a l r e a lt y

“The Grove is hands down my favorite for

dinner! Favorite part about The Grove?

Amazing wine list, no, the tenderloin! Al-

ways cooked to perfection. But you have to

have the fried oysters first!”


Marietta Scottw i l s o n & g o l d r i c k


“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!”


“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 Au-

thentic, Interior Mexican.”


Kim Fryk e l l e r w i l l i a m s r e a lt y

Wendy Coit Griessena m e l i a b u l lo c k r e a lto r s

“As far as shopping goes, I find everything

I need at Stag and Service Menswear on

South Congress. All food shopping hap-

pens at Central Market.”


Doug Robertsm o r e l a n d p r o p e rt i e s

“One of my favorite places to shop is Billy

Reid, even though they were founded in

Alabama, the staff is 100% local and the

styles are 100% fresh. And if you need

a little inspiration before you buy, their

complimentary whiskey will do the job.”


Bryan Cadyd e n p r o p e rt y g r o u p

s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n

“I never stop to eat lunch… but I do admit that

when I am starving, I stop at Daily Juice and

grab a Fire Kale salad. I can jump in there,

slam a delicious salad and be back on the road

in 10 minutes—probably not a great practice

for the digestive system but it works for me!”


Stacy Wiltshirew i l s o n & g o l d r i c k

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Annette Pattersonr 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 au s t i n

p r o f i l e i n style

“i’m a north-of-the-river girl,” says Annette Patter-

son, who moved to Austin 20 years ago, in 1984, and

has lived in the Hyde Park and North Loop neighbor-

hoods ever since. Patterson is a collector of things, and

she has an eye for putting disparate pieces together. Her

house is a 2,200-square-foot box of treasures in North

Loop, originally a 900-square-foot bungalow that Pat-

terson renovated herself. Every room features surpris-

ing juxtapositions of old and new layered together in

creative and delightful ways.

Nearby secondhand stores feed Patterson's appetite

for all things vintage. She cites Blue Velvet and Room

Service among her go-to local retail outlets. Of the

found objects she has integrated into her decor, one of

Patterson's favorites (mine, too) is the door that leads

to her family's game room, a wood-and-glass piece that

reads "Private" at eye level, a relic from another era.

Several of Patterson's found-object displays are

worthy of a gallery. At the top of the stairs hangs a

grid of white boxes protruding from the wall, each

topped with a different bird’s nest that Patterson

(her friends call her Nettie) has found while walking

around the neighborhood. Each one is intricate and

beautiful and worthy of study. By elevating them in

this way, Patterson brings attention to these often-

overlooked wonders from nature.

Two rows of feathers—unadorned except for the

material that fastens them to the wall—are installed

above a bed upstairs. Patterson explains that there

was once a third row below the other two, but it

proved irresistible to their cat. Another fun grid ap-

pears in the form of an arrangement of vintage lunch

boxes on her son's wall. Prine, Patterson's nine-

year-old, is named after musician John Prine (who

played in Austin the night Patterson went into labor,

prompting Prine's father to buy a onesie at the con-

cert and have it signed; that garment now hangs in a

frame on the younger Prine's wall).

Music has been at the heart of Patterson’s Austin ex-

perience since she arrived in the city. After college at

UT, she embarked on a 16-year career with the Austin

Chronicle, which, she explains, "shaped me culturally."

While working at the Chronicle, she developed a so-

phisticated knowledge of, and passion for, music and

film. These affinities are prominently featured through-

out her house—a commissioned painting based on the

movie poster for Steve McQueen's Bullitt in the game

room, a photograph of Texas-born folk legend Townes

Van Zandt above the fireplace.

A few years ago, her passion for interior design in-

spired her to pursue a career in residential real estate

at Realty Austin. Patterson embraces the growth that

is coming to Austin, and with it the influx of new res-

taurants taking up residence among old favorites, all

within walking distance of her front door: Foreign &

Domestic, Phara's, Drink.Well, Workhorse, the Tigress

Pub, and Northloop House & Yard, a new collective

of food trucks on 53rd Street. She recognizes that her

neighborhood is rapidly changing, but maintains that

North Loop remains distinctively old-school Austin in

its ethos: “People who live here really love its funky/

eclectic side.” d. azim


p r o f i l e i n s t y l e

1. annette and son, prine, in the kitchen; cast iron kitchen island, from the round top antique fair 2. small tapestry with a quote by William shakespeare, from the round top antique fair 3. stunning mosaic tile in bathroom with You’re pretty photo/embroidered piece by local artist heather sales 4. another beautifully

refinished bathroom, with penny tiles; duravit tub, purchased at alexander marchant 1114 W 5th st

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5. forms of storage in annette's bedroom: george nelson “hang it all” rack; leopard hat by chia, chiahats.com 6. commissioned painting of the movie poster for Bullitt hanging in game room, by Jasper latane; backside of vintage "private" door 7. view of game room; books displayed in small groups on racks 8. grid of

vintage lunchboxes artfully arranged in prine’s room 9. salvation army blanket from a vintage store and iron rattlesnake weight 10. viking stove

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style b e h i n d t h e s c e n e s

m ove over, Hipster, there’s a Noogler in town. Ever since

Google came to Austin in 2007, the company has been en-

ticing 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 "microkitch-

ens" stocked with healthy food, and good old-fashioned whiteboards

for spur-of-the-moment brainstorming. And the Nooglers are com-

ing 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 of-

fice 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 innova-

tion 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

a beautiful day in the Google neighborhood—what’s it like to be on

their block? We caught up with Google People Operations site leader

Greg Garrison to find out. e. winslow

google People operations site leader greg garrison brings the best and the brightest to google's austin campus.

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a n d c h e e s e ( t h at Wo u l d b e t h e co r p o r at e c a f e t e r i a )

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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 ?

Nooglers share eureka moments and organic greens at a communal table in the cafeteria.

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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 bon-nell 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.

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 op-portunities 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 conversa-tions and ideas can emerge from a game of pool.

google chefs liz roberts and Desi bourgeois fuel up the Nooglers twice daily with healthy, delicious fare.

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the n i g h t s t a n d

The Nightstandby cl a i b o r n e sm i t h

since We ’re talking about neighborhoods in this

month’s issue, it would make perfectly good sense to highlight a

few books set in particular vicinities. there is one eerie, prizewin-

ning 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.

the sleepWalker’s guide to dancing

by mira Jacob

512 pp., $26.00

Because Jacob is a debut novelist, her publish-

er 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 Simp-

son, 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

a surgeon and father in New Mexico who’s been

talking to his dead relatives from his porch. That

kooky behavior has a more tragic side to it and

prompts his daughter to return home from Se-

attle, which causes a messy revelation of family

secrets to unfurl that involve the family’s Indian

heritage. Jacob is a big-hearted, darkly comic,

irreverent writer.

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bulletproof vest: the ballad of an outlaW and his daughter

by maria venegas

320 pp., $26.00

As a child in Chicago, Venegas became ac-

customed 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 vio-

lent, tempestuous man, yes (he first shot a

man when he was twelve), but also as some-

one who’s not entirely to blame for the con-

flicted sense of masculinity swirling around

him. Venegas writes sparely, as if reporting

on her wild family’s activity, but with a rare

empathy and insight.

arts & entertainments

by christopher beha

288 pp., $14.99

Some of the most exciting recently pub-

lished fiction has been about celebrities, or

about the fallout from knowing one: Jen-

nifer duBois’s Cartwheel, Christine Sneed’s

Little Known Facts, and Teddy Wayne’s

The Love Song of Jonny Valentine, for ex-

ample. Beha’s Arts & Entertainments is

about a former actor that the tabloids have

named “Handsome Eddie” who sells a sex

tape made with an ex-girlfriend, a famous

actress, while he and his wife are hoping

their in-vitro fertility treatments take hold.

He probably shouldn’t have sold that tape,

right? Yep, but it’s deliciously more com-

plicated than that in Beha’s ironic, poi-

gnant treatment.

the rise and fall of great poWers

by tom rachman

400 pp., $27.00

The commercial and critical success of

Rachman’s The Imperfectionists was one

of 2010’s happy publishing success sto-

ries. His follow-up is a little sadder than

that novel but possesses his customary

warmth. Tooly Zylberberg is the American

owner of a bookstore in a village in Wales

who, after a lifetime of wandering, is forced

into confronting reality, and the vicious

ways she’s been treated in the past, by her

ex-boyfriend’s revelation about the man

he believes is her father. Tooly’s reckoning

with her past is a dramatic, worldwide trek

that compels us to think about what we risk

when we let others into our lives.

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style i n s p i r a t i o n b o a r d

Industrial designer Taylor Welden creates ob-jects 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 los-

ing 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 of-

fer for a freelance industrial design project. The

fee for it would pay the next month’s rent and gro-

ceries. 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 imple-

mentation of them is priceless. “I’ll take a client’s

idea and create the concepts, the ideations, I’ll re-

fine that idea until it can be marketable, manufac-

turable,” Welden says. “That way the end user can

really use it well.” j. netzer

inspiration board:

Taylor Weldenlighten your load

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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.”

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b illy Nachman and Hobson Brown know a thing or two about casual collared shirts. From boarding school in Connecticut to the workplace in California, the childhood friends were

reared in colored polo shirts. So ultimately they decided to devote themselves to perfecting their wardrobe mainstay, an endeavor that led them to start Criquet Shirts in 2010. In April of this year, they opened the Criquet Clubhouse on South First, a store that cleverly doubles as a retreat for golf lovers as well as aficionados of casual style. The Clubhouse is not only a showroom for the vintage-style shirts that Nachman and Brown have designed and customized, but the repurposed house also features a patio out back where customers can practice their swing and enjoy a beer from Hops & Grain. “We wanted to bring our brand to life and give our customers a place to experience Criquet Shirts in person,” Brown says.

Each shirt at the Criquet Clubhouse is made from 100 percent or-ganic cotton and includes removable collar stays to maintain a crisp look. “We really just try to think of what we would like to wear and what we think looks good,” Nachman says. “We’re definitely rooted in classic design, but like to give everything our own touch.” Brown adds, “We’re also focused on versatility. We wanted a shirt for the 19th hole, one that can go anywhere and look great.” Another clever flourish: The outside of the Clubhouse features a custom mural of Bill Murray that can be spotted from the street. Plans for expan-sion promise to extend the brand beyond the Texas summer. “We’re hoping to have sweaters, wool shirts, and other things for the cooler weather this fall,” Nachman says. Until then, the Criquet Clubhouse

is sure to become a staple for enthusiasts of the timeless summer trilogy of golf, beer, and colorful cotton shirts. m. dunn

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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.

organic fabrics and subtle

details improve a classic summer wardrobe staple.

architect jean-Pierre trou designed the large wooden contain-ers to give the space character and division.

with bill Murray as muse, how can you go wrong?

summer hats and portraits of sports-minded gents round out the vibe.

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foie gras and wild greens, and Ricotta gnocchi with fava beans, truffles and Sun Gold tomatoes, menu standouts included poached peaches with Bur-rata, 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 thoughtful-ly 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 cher-ry maple syrup is clearly new to this part of town, but certainly welcome. A sophisticated supper club every other Thursday lets the chef explore larger-format dishes—five courses are paired with cock-tails (by reservation only—check website for dates and details). 1808 E. Cesar Chavez. Open nightly 4-12, brunch Sunday 11-4. e. winslow

w 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 neigh-borhood 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 sto-ry. 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

a fantastic place for dinner and brunch, with an ever-changing small-plates menu turned out ef-fortlessly by quietly talented executive chef Kris-tine 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 in-tense 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 well-curated meat and cheese selection, along with salty fried almonds, olives, and blistered Padrón pep-pers that pair perfectly with cocktails tending to-ward 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 eve-ning, 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.

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2027 anchor ln

(512) 614 2260

Sitting outside at

Contigo has the same

affect as a quick trip

to the Hill Country—it

grounds me. We sip

El Pepinos (tequila,

cucumber, mint) while

the kids play washers,

then share small plates

like tempura fried green

beans with sambal aioli,

Texas okra (or any sea-

sonal salad that they’re

serving) and something

from the Charcuterie board

(usually rabbit pâté).

thunderbird

coffee

2200 Manor rd

(512) 472 9900

The friendly folks at

Thunderbird always

greet me with a smile,

and their excellent mac-

chiatos and potent cold

brew help me meet dead-

lines each month. Swing

by in the afternoon for

great happy hour prices

on pints of local beer like

Live Oak Pils.

austin daily press

1900 e Mlk blvd

(512) 828 6463

A friend of mine who

works from home regrets

the day she discovered

that this sandwich spot

delivers, because now

she’s addicted. With op-

tions like crispy panini

(try the mozzarella and

tapenade), smoked pork

on brioche, and my favor-

ite torta “The Edward”

(crispy edamame frit-

ter with ginger peanut

sauce, avocado, and fresh

cilantro and mint), who

can blame her? Friday

afternoons = free beer.

salty soW

1917 Manor rd

(512) 391 2337

The pretty patio is always

buzzing with locals sip-

ping specialty cocktails

like Rosemary’s Piglet

(pomegranate juice,

rosemary syrup and

bubbles), and nibbling

excellent bar snacks like

Truffled Deviled Eggs with

bacon and chives and my

personal favorite, Chicken

Liver Mousse with pickled

onions and crostini.

el sapo

1900 Manor rd

(512) 366-5154

They had me at queso

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patty joint that also

serves hearty “botanas”

or appetizers like fries

with chile con carne and

onion rings with chipotle

ketchup. The bold flavors

pair well with cocktails

like Skeleton Dance (re-

posada tequila, pureed

watermelon, Tabasco,

agave and lime).

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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

a secret, and makes for

the ideal al fresco evening.

The menu is consistently

changing to incorporate

seasonal ingredients, so

you’ll enjoy something

unique on each visit. And

$38 for three courses—

can’t beat that!

polvo’s

2004 s 1st st

(512) 441 5446

Between the salsa bar, patio

seating, and delicious mar-

garitas, this is one of Austin’s

beloved Tex-Mex icons. Start

off with the Choriquezo

(queso flameado plus

chorizo!) and a pitcher of

margaritas, but pace your-

self—those margaritas will

sneak up on you.

g&s lounge

2420 s 1st st

(512) 707 8702

My favorite neighborhood

dive bar. If you’re looking

for a no frills spot with

cheap drinks, arcade

games, and a great place

to catch up with friends,

this is it.

sWay

1417 s 1st st

(512) 326 1999

The culinary talents 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.

Order the blue prawn

salt + pepper; it’s simple,

elegant, and utterly deli-

cious. They now offer take

out, an awesome option

after a long day.

lick ice creams

2032 s lamar

(512) 363 5622

This isn’t your typical ice

cream parlor. Using only

local milk and cream and

fresh ingredients, Lick

creates unique flavor

combinations that will

leave you wanting one

more scoop. Try the Goat

Cheese, Thyme & Honey

and Caramel Salt Lick.

henri’s

2026 s lamar

(512) 442 3373

Equal parts charcuterie,

cheese, and wine shop,

Henri’s offers a cozy space

to explore new wines or

take a bottle home. The

staff is extremely knowl-

edgeable and will help you

find the perfect cheeses to

pair with your wine. Sign

up for their email list to

hear about fun classes and

pairing events.

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epicerie

2307 hancock Dr

(512) 371 6840

A café and grocery with

both Louisiana and

French sensibilities by

Thomas Keller-trained

Sarah McIntosh. The

NOLA iced coffee and

beignets, which are

served all day, are my

favorite treats.

Quacks

411 e 43rd st

(512) 453 3399

In the heart of Hyde

Park, Quack’s offers both

unique baked goods and

coffee. Stop by to see what

the shortbread cookies

are decorated for the day-

they’re always changing!

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pinthouse pizza

4729 burnet rd

(512) 436 9605

Is there ever anything bet-

ter than pizza and beer?

A welcome addition to

North Burnet, Pinthouse

offers highly acclaimed

house-brewed beer on tap,

consistent pies, and great

lunch specials.

red rabbit coop-

erative bakery

701 e 53rd st

(512) 537 8546

Some of the best donuts

I’ve ever had in great

flavors like Mexican

chocolate, coffee, and

Vanilla Lavender—and

they’re vegan!

tiny pies

5035 burnet rd

(512) 916 0184

Petite pies made with all

natural ingredients that

are just as cute as they are

delicious! The crust is to

die for, as our the fresh

fruit fillings. I also love the

pie pops (think bite-sized

pies on a stick) when they

have them.

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paco’s tacos

1304 e 51st st

(512) 323 6206

This cozy and quaint

taco shop offers some

of the best breakfast in

our hood. With fresh

ingredients and friendly

neighborhood service, we

go back weekend after

weekend. And the best

part? They also deliver,

which means my con-

stant taco cravings can

be met round-the-clock.

mrs. Johnson’s

bakery

4909 airport blvd

(512) 452 4750

This hole in the wall, fam-

ily owned and operated

donut shop and bakery is

my ultimate neighborhood

indulgence. The call of

an extra glazed donut or

a warm kolache is a hard

one to ignore (so usually

I don't).

casey’s neW or-

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808 e 51st st

(512) 302 4506

The perfect fix for a hot

Texas summer day. With

tons of flavors and Blue

Bell toppers, this snow

cone stand is the best in

Austin. I go big and order

the Banana Cream Pie and

the Casey's Famous Choc-

olate. I mean, it's basically

just ice, right?

cafÉ mueller at heb

1801 e 51st st

(512) 236 1020

There is nothing in Wind-

sor Park more convenient

than the new HEB at

Mueller. And with a cafe, I

can enjoy a relaxing glass of

wine and delicious grub be-

fore gathering the courage

to fight the grocery shop-

ping gridlock (which also

saves me from shopping

hungry and purchasing

gourmet cheeses in bulk).

Quality seafood

5621 airport blvd

(512) 452 3820

As a serious seafood

junkie, I couldn't be

happier that Quality

is in my hood. With a

newly expanded space,

this unpretentious joint

serves some of the fresh-

est seafood in town. I

keep it casual with raw

oysters and ice cold

Miller Lights.

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fonda san miguel

2330 w N loop blvd

(512) 459 4121

An Austin institution for

over 30 years, serving

up a delicious interior

Mexican menu and a

killer brunch. Fonda San

Miguel boasts a beautiful

atmosphere (enhanced

by the owner’s impressive

art collection), awesome

margaritas, delicious

food, and a notable wine

list, too. It is always hard

to decide, but I love the

Angels on Horseback and

the Relleno de Picadillo!

gusto italian

kitchen

4800 burnet rd

(512) 458 1100

A vibrant and fun

neighborhood Italian

café with a full bar and

great wine list. Love the

polenta fries, beet salad,

Italian job pizza and the

tiramisu!

34th street cafe

1005 w 34th st

(512) 371 3400

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the casual/fancy line in

a cozy setting make this

spot good for weeknight

dinners and weekend

indulgences alike. My

favorites are the chicken

hack salad for lunch and

the chicken piccata for

dinner. The coconut cake

is the best in town, don’t

miss it!

upper crust bakery

4508 burnet rd

(512) 467 0102

There are so many deli-

cious things at Upper

Crust, but unless I am

there for lunch, I just

can’t get past the cinna-

mon rolls and Guatema-

lan coffee!

houndstooth

coffee

4200 N lamar blvd

(512) 531 9417

Houndstooth is almost

always packed, no matter

the time of day, and it’s no

surprise since they serve

such quality coffee bever-

ages. I like to start my day

by picking a new pastry

(they’re all delicious) and

a cortado.

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lola savannah

6317 bee caves rd

(512) 732 0093

My favorite mornings

start with this coffee shop,

sister to The Grove. The

baristas are the most

friendly in town, and

you won’t get out of there

without running in to

someone you know. Try

their homemade breakfast

tacos and a crafted coffee

drink — be prepared for

some unique latte art!

trianon coffee

3201 bee caves rd

(512) 328 4033

Trianon has more than

40 varieties of their own

specially roasted coffee

(which is delicious) and

has been a Westlake staple

for 29 years.

las palomas

3201 bee caves rd

(512) 327 9889

One of my childhood

favorites, Las Palomas

is West Austin’s only au-

thentic Interior Mexican

restaurant and has been

a neighborhood gem for

more than 31 years (and

it’s still family owned and

operated)! Try the Shrimp

Al Mojo de Ajo and you

won’t be disappointed.

maudie’s hill

country

12506 shops Parkway

(512) 263 1116

If you’re craving a break-

fast taco for dinner, head

to Maudie’s and grab a

Pete’s Tantalizing Taco

(sausage, egg, potato,

cheese, serranos and

onions). Add some queso

and a margarita to

have the full Maudie’s

experience!

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the hill

6500 bee caves rd

(512) 327 1742

My favorite place to take

Austin visitors is County

Line on the Hill. Not

only do they have the

most savory baby back

ribs, but they have an in-

credible panoramic view

of the Hill Country (don’t

miss it at sunset)! Oh,

and their potato salad is

a MUST.

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bufalina

1519 e cesar chavez

(512) 524 2523

One of the hottest pizza

places in town, Bufalina

is perfecting the art of the

wood-fired pie. I hear the

grain they use for their

crust is flown in from

Italy, and you can tell the

difference. I always take

visitors to Bufalina; the

wait is well worth it! My

current favorites are the

Fresca and Napoletano.


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Justine’s brasserie

4710 e 5th st

(512) 385 2900

With its French bistro

fare, impressive cock-

tails, and charming

décor (inside and out on

the patio), Justine’s has

amassed a loyal following

that travels east for steak

frites. If you are having

trouble winding down

from the weekend, stop

by Justine’s on Monday

night and indulge with

some oysters and an

espresso martini.

hi hat public house

2121 e 6th st

(512) 478 8700

Hi Hat is a neighborhood

favorite. They call the Bar

Manager Habeab Kurdi

the “Beer Whisperer”

who will educate you on

the extensive craft brew

selection from local brew-

eries featuring seasonal

favorites. The new menu is

features a decadent duck

confit sandwich and daily

specials.

Wright bros. breW

& breW

500 san Marcos

(512) 493 0963

Full service espresso bar

and 38 taps of craft beer

all rolled into one; it’s the

best coffee shop on the

east side. Brew & Brew

serves food all day, so it

will easily become your

go-to place any time you

need a pick-me-up. My

perfect day starts with

one of their vanilla lattes

that always comes with a

perfect foam leaf.

salt & time

1912 e 7th st

(512) 524 1383

The best burger in town!

If you haven’t stopped into

this new-age butcher shop,

it’s time. Enjoy a delicious

charcuterie and cheese

plate, the burger with

bacon or the pork chop for

dinner. Stop in on Sunday

for a stellar brunch.

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Jack allen’s

7720 hwy 71 w

(512) 852 8558

One of our go-to spots

when we are craving com-

fort food with an artisan

twist. The chorizo-stuffed

pork tenderloin medal-

lions leave me smiling

every time!

evangeline cafÉ

8106 brodie ln

(512) 282 2586

This is old school Austin at

its finest. A non-pretentious

atmosphere with mouth-

watering Cajun food (try

the maque choux) and

cold Abita beer! We love

to go on Wednesdays to

hear live music and simply

kick back in the middle of

the week with some great

South Austin folks!

cafÉ malta

3421 w william cannon

(512) 853 9584

This Mediterranean café

nestled in a shopping

center in South Austin

serves up the most deca-

dent food that is locally

sourced. I love that they

have a well-curated wine

list, and I can find myself

enjoying an upscale meal

right around the corner

from my house!

alamo draft-

house-slaughter

5701 w slaughter ln

(512) 861 7060

Simply THE BEST fried

pickles in Austin. Try

them! I actually get more

excited about going to

the Alamo for the pickles

than I do about seeing an

actual movie.

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a generous amount of black pepper creates a subtle heat.

olive oil provides rich-ness and a tender (but still crunchy) texture.

varying degrees of thickness result in flavors that range from delicate to dark and toasty.

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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 rendez-

voused, 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

Parmesan, crispy salami, and a lemon wedge), and delicious pizzas

topped with unexpected combinations like fresh mozzarella, Stil-

ton, and a drizzle of Port reduction.

As it turns out, we were their target customers. When Scott

and Sarah Talkington opened House Pizzeria, they wanted to cre-

ate 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 ap-

peared 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 of-

fering customers something to nibble on when they sat down. They

settled on a recipe from Scott’s Sicilian grandmother, olive oil-

enriched breadsticks they simply call pepper biscuits. They make

them once a week, mixing flour with olive oil, plenty of black pep-

per, 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 set-

tle in and anticipate the meal to come. And you feel like somebody

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