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East Austin Brunch Bash

When Breakfast Meets Lunch Words by Jessica Devenyns  Photos by Ashley Haguewood & Thamica McCook With spring in full swing, our minds are beginning once again to turn to thoughts of weekends spent relaxing on an al fresco patio in the mid-morning sun. From elegant interpretations of Mexican classics all the way to Austin’s beloved breakfast tacos and...
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Counter Café {Brunch}

A qaint cafe with a delightfully different menu. Words by Jessica Devenyns  Photos by Thamica McCook Old-school laminate tables and a cacophony of cheerful voices greet you when you push open the door to the Counter Café. Though she owns the place, Debbie Davis rushes between tables proffering coffee, seating couples, and critiquing dishes. At...
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Launderette {Brunch}

Brunch is Just Right Words by Jessica Devenyns  Photos by Ashley Haguewood Goldilocks would have loved brunch at Launderette. It’s “Not too loud, not too dark, not too bright. Just perfect,” grins head chef Rene Ortiz. On the surface, Launderette’s food is approachable and playful. The BLT gets a sunny fried egg on top. The...
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Yellow Jacket Social Club {Brunch}

Weekend Warriors in Search of Brunch Words by Jessica Devenyns  Photos by Thamica McCook Every Saturday and Sunday, weekend warriors in search of brunch pay homage to the al fresco patio of Yellow Jacket Social Club (YJSC). Shaded in bamboo and littered with mismatched picnic tables, the weekend is a comfortable time where for 4...
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Those Country Roots…

… with a Little Bit of Rock and Roll Harvest Thieves Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Eric Morales According to the members of Harvest Thieves, you can drink a cold beer to any one of their songs. Not craft beer, though; instead they recommend a Lone Star with a shot of whiskey or tequila on...
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Activate Your Sweat

Community Outreach with a Beat Riders Against the Storm.  Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Eric Morales Chaka and Qi Dada, the husband and wife duo behind Riders Against the Storm (RAS), didn’t start out making music, but instead were part of an artist-activist circle in Rhode Island, where they met in the early 2000s....
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Music with a Message

SaulPaul Entertain. Inspire. Empower. Words by Sommer Brugal  Photos by Eric Morales SaulPaul is a singer-songwriter in Austin who uses music to encourage youth. With every song he writes, the Austin native strives to tell his full truth. It’s what defines him as an artist.  Speaking his full truth means discussing his journey from prison...
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In Good Company

Quiet Company For the Love of Rock & Roll Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Eric Morales Sitting in a room with Quiet Company is like being with your best friends. Friendly banter, jokes, shared memories, and an obvious love for music make up the conversation. Despite the close dynamic, Taylor Muse, the band’s lead...
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Through the Looking Glass

Strange miracles, dark art, and happy accidents beckon from wonderland. Words by Jessican Hagemann & Sommer Brugal Photos by Eric Morales The five makers featured here all have one thing in common: they’ve taken a traditional art form and somehow subverted it in the quest to stay relevant, cutting edge, and one-of-a-kind in their quest to...
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