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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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Social Hour
Helm Boots trunk show the fashionable folks from HELM Boots hosted a trunk show at Hotel San
Jose during the monthly First thursday event along south congress. they had an exclusive selection of prototypes, samples and other unique items to purchase, and guests sipped on specialty cocktails in the hotel’s courtyard lounge.
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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.
Komen Foundation. guests dined on delicious bites, danced to dj johnny bravvo and took home stylish giveaways from Kendra Scott.
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
Umlauf Sculpture Garden. guests enjoyed bites by new restaurant Fork &
Vine and italian-staple Gusto, cooled off with popsicles from GoodPops, snacks from Luna Bar, drinks by Deep Eddy,
Corona, and Pacifico, and admired floral arrangements by Rosehip Flora while listening to folk/blues trio Mother Merey
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HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE
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tyler's: 1. Susie Felts & Collin Bland 2. Lauren Bucherie & Emily Mickelson 3. Martha Lynn & Trevor Kale 4. Kristen Gehring & Mark Garza Canopy: 5. Virginia Brown & Trilby Nelson 6. Trish, Chris Olives & Matt Hart 7. Freddie, Steven Walker & Sasha Cesare 8. Jessica Fradono, Helena Stergiou & Dagny Piasecki friends of the house: 9. Lianne Thomas & Matt Mandrella 10. Kara Hudson & Kurt Dalton 11. Sam Owen & Katie Soderquist 12. Lisa Ellison & Krystal Moore
tyler's dam that Cancerthis was the fifth anniversary of Tyler's
Dam That Cancer held on lake austin. the 21-mile stand-up paddle and party is the premier fundraising event for The
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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8 Q u e s t i o n s F o r a d a m
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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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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Arts CalendarJuly 11the ContemPorAry Austin – PumP ProJeCtteen artist + mentor exhibitionopening reception, 7pmthrough august 9
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July 12russell ColleCtion fine Art gAlleryelements: arturo mallman, jamie kirkland & arthur umlaufartist reception, 6pmthrough july 30
July 25Photo methoDe gAllerykevin greenblat and shelley Wood: texas soilopening reception, 6pmjuly 8 – august 29
OngOing the ContemPorAry Austina secret affairthrough august 24orly gengerthrough august 24
BlAnton museum of Artbetween mountains and seas: arts
of the ancient andesthrough august 17in the company of cats and dogsjune 22 - september 21
WAlly WorkmAn gAlleryp.a. jones: above & belowthrough july 5
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hArry rAnsom Centerthe World at War 1914-1918through august 3
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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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S p r e a d i n g t h e g o S p e l o f M e z c a l : Cesar aguil ar on MezCaleria Tobal áCesar Aguilar saw possibility in the formerly vacant room above Whislers, the bar
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Children at the Build landscape in Innovators’ Workshop, a sig-nature 2,500 square foot gallery that focuses on making and invention as forms of inquiry and creative problem solving.
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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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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
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The striking red steel exterior, designed by architects Koning Eizen-berg (California), and STG Design (Austin), sets a tone to expect the unexpected.
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Filled to the brim with materials and tools (from woodworking to electronics), kids can challenge their skills and imaginations by building, inventing and sharing. This gallery hosts a changing mix of hands on science, engi-neering, and art activities.
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Kids at the Wind lab in Spark Shop, where they can use tools and inspiring materials to take on advanced designed challenges, like designing flying objects to launch in the projectile range.
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
neighborhood favorites...
the sahara lounge | 1413 webberville rd
Walnut Creek trail | austintexas.gov
Country boyz | 4140 e 12th st
Dharma yoga | 3317 manor rd
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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.
neighborhood favorites...
hopdoddy’s | 2438 w anderson ln
bartlett’s | 2408 w anderson ln
the alamo Drafthouse | 2700 w anderson ln
top Notch burgers | 7525 burnet rd
lala’s little Nugget | 2207 justin ln
the poodle Dog lounge | 6507 burnet rd
ginny’s little longhorn saloon | 5434 burnet rd
lucy’s Fried Chicken | 5408 burnet rd
Noble sandwich Company | 12233 ranch road 620 n #105
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Pretty much the dic-tionary definition of “a sweet little house.”
you’re never without something good to read.
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little House Near The Greenbelt.
Fields of flowers bring the country to the city.
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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!
neighborhood favorites...
yoga yoga | 4477 s lamar blvd #420
Central Market | 4477 s lamar blvd
the greenbelt | 3755-b s capital of texas hwy
the Casino south side lounge | 1502 w ben white blvd
st. philip | 4715 south lamar
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A s A n y i n s t A g r A m - A d d i c t k n o w s , a s t r i k i n g i m -
a g e o f a c o m m o n t h i n g o r m o m e n t c a n b e b r e a t h -
t a k i n g a n d t r a n s p o r t i n g . W i t h t h a t i n m i n d , W e
a s k e d t h r e e l o c a l t a l e n t s ( a n a r t i s t a n d d e s i g n -
e r a n d t W o p r o f e s s i o n a l p h o t o g r a p h e r s ) W h o
h a v e a k n a c k f o r d o c u m e n t i n g t h e i r d a i l y l i v e s
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
c h e r i s h a b o u t t h e i r n e i g h b o r h o o d s . a s y o u ’ l l s e e
i n t h e i r p o i g n a n t a n d l o v e l y i m a g e s , b e a u t y o f -
t e n l i e s i n t h e t i n i e s t d e t a i l s , t h e o n e s t h a t y o u ’ l l
m i s s i f y o u d o n ’ t s t e p o u t s i d e a n d b e h o l d y o u r
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 .
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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
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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
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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
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Midsummer night’s feast:
Takeout barbecue makes for
easy entertaining. The rich,
smoky flavors are joined by
array of fresh, seasonal side
dishes served family style.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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A cherished plate, hand-painted by Ash, holds brisket, fresh kale salad, Mexican beans, and a shaved apple, celery, and fennel salad.
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Who cares if it’s too hot for a fire? Grown ups gather around the ring for drinks and conversation, while kids frolic in the fading light.
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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).
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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.
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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.”
512.784.2163 | [email protected]
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.”
512.740.8008 | [email protected]
Mason Quintana7 8 7 r e a lt y
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“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!”
512.923.6648 | [email protected]
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.”
512.423.7264 | [email protected]
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!”
512.825.6503 | [email protected]
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.”
512.799.3777 | [email protected]
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.”
512.636.7579 | [email protected]
Laurel Pratst u r n q u i s t pa rt n e r s r e a lto r s
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“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.”
512.922.6309 | [email protected]
“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!”
512.903.5129 | [email protected]
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.”
512.296.7090 | [email protected]
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!”
512.788.1557 | [email protected]
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!”
512.809.0367 | [email protected]
Marietta Scottw i l s o n & g o l d r i c k
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“My family and I love eating at Thai Fresh
on Mary Street. It’s one of the best places to
have a refreshing beverage and an authentic
Thai meal made with local ingredients. They
also offer cooking classes for kids and adults,
which makes this Bouldin Creek gem one of
our neighborhood favorites!”
512.851.3021 | [email protected]
“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.”
512.431.9502 | [email protected]
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.”
512.731.5105 | [email protected]
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.”
512.731.7489 | [email protected]
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!”
512.423.1170 | [email protected]
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
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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
Jones Center700 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701thecontemporaryaustin.org
Laguna Gloria3809 West 35th StreetAustin, Texas 78703
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
Director’s Circle: Michael and Jeanne Klein, Suzanne Deal Booth and David G. Booth, Michael A. Chesser, Johnna and Stephen Jones, The Still Water Foundation, Melba and Ted Whatley, Texas Monthly, Anonymous
2014 Exhibition Sponsors: Deborah Green and Clayton Aynesworth, Susan and Richard Marcus, Jane Schweppe, Diane Land and Steve Adler, Sue Ellen Stavrand and John Harcourt, Don Mullins, Austin Ventures, Amanda and Brad Nelsen, Pedernales Cellars, Gail and Rodney Susholtz, Lora Reynolds and Quincy Lee, Janet and Wilson G. Allen, Shalini Ramanathan and Chris Tomlinson, Teresa and Darrell Windham, Oxford Commercial, Vinson & Elkins LLP, Lindsey and Mark HannaAdditional Support Generously Provided By: ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Pedernales Cellars, Luxe Interiors + Design, The Texas Tribune, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel San Jose, W Austin, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, The Austin Chronicle, KUT/KUTX
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Orly Genger, Current, 2014. Lobster rope and latex paint. Dimensions variable. Installation view, The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria, Austin.Courtesy the artist. Photograph by Brian Fitzsimmons.
MAY 3 – AUGUST 24, 2014
Orly Genger: CurrentLaguna Gloria
A Secret Affair: Selections from the Fuhrman Family CollectionMatthew Barney, Louise Bourgeois, Maurizio Cattelan, Katharina Fritsch, Robert Gober, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Subodh Gupta, David Hammons, Jim Hodges, Anish Kapoor, Jim Lambie, Ron Mueck, Juan Muñoz, Marc Quinn, Charles Ray, Thomas Schütte, Yinka Shonibare MBE, Kiki Smith, Gillian WearingJones Center and Laguna Gloria
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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.
W h a t ’ s i t l i k e t o c a n o o d l e ov e r o r g a n i c m ac
a n d c h e e s e ( t h at 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 )
a n d b o u n c e i d e a s o f f t h e b r a i n y c r e at i v e s b r i n g i n g
g o o g l e f i b e r a n d g o o g l e g l a s s to a u s t i n ?
Nooglers share eureka moments and organic greens at a communal table in the cafeteria.
Meet the Nooglers
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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 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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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.
Amid an array of enticing brasserie-inspired of-ferings such as the artichoke and feta tart with wild greens and preserved lemon, seared scallop with
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weather up seasonal small plates encourage lingering long past cocktail hour.
chef kristine kit-trell enjoys a post brunch cocktail on the inviting weather up patio.
1808 e cesar chavez st(512) 524 0464
house made syrups and elixirs are the basis for a distinctive cocktail menu.
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contigo
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
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Burgers into a Mexican-
inspired angus beef
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.
a shley horsley
Art Director
Win dsor park
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-
leans snoWballs
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.
george elliman
Publisher
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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
Consistently good Ameri-
can fare that straddles
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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.
a shley beall
Senior Account Executive
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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!
county line on
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.
lindsey harvey
Senior Account Executive
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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.
andrea brunner
Senior Account Executive
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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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