Dalton Tracée

Flow State Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton A native Austinite finds her voice with timeless portraits and evocative abstract works. Only a year and a half ago, Dalton Tracée started painting again. She had taken some art classes in high school, but her interest in art was actually nurtured much earlier by her...

Laura Clay Art

Controlled Chaos Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton A Mexican-American artist explores the plurality of her bicultural identity. Born in the United States to Mexican parents, traveling back and forth between the countries became customary, changing schools as often as she changed grades. Laura Clay’s love for art grew as a constant amidst the...

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Expanding Palates

Bottles from the Southern Hemisphere Words Deven Wilson | Photos Baptiste Despois Nearly two decades ago, Buenos Aires Cafe acquainted the city with its beloved Argentinian cuisine. A decade later, their take on Amaro cocktails with the Milonga Room wowed Austinites once more. Now, the team behind it is ready to pour future favorites with...

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The Art of Hosting

Fabrik Brings Veggies to Center Stage Words Abby L. Johnson Photos Baptiste Despois A red neon sign beckons diners across the threshold of this unassuming micro-restaurant situated on a sleepy, yet growing, stretch of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Inside, a partially-exposed kitchen faces an intimate dining area, warmed by the heat of food...

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Collective Spirit

Celebrating Five Years of Momentum Words Christopher Ferguson, RA Photos Eric Morales Established by atxGALS in 2019, this Latina-owned boutique art gallery, event venue, and coworking space uplifts its community of women and nonbinary artists with spacious, light-filled interiors, and round-the-year events—all from within a thoughtfully repurposed, 1930s Baptist church. When Mónica Cineceros began looking...

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Lucky 7: Time Travel

Creative Spaces that will Take You Back Words Clarissa Jane | Photo of Redbud Ice house It’s time to immerse yourself into a different era through ambiance and cuisine. When deciding where to dine in East Austin, you’ll find a select few spots that muster up a different decade. Full of charm and emotion, these...

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Halcyon Days at Holiday

Fine Dining under a Casual Facade Words Meher Qazilbash | Photos Baptiste Depois Started by three restaurant savants, this small-scale eatery couples a refined and delicious menu with a beautiful space, creating an ideal location for lounging and making memories with friends. When Holiday co-owners Erin Ashford, John DiCicco, and executive chef Peter Klein decided...

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Timeless Landscapes: Ansel Adams and His Legacy in Focus

The Harry Ransom Center’s latest exhibition highlights the lasting impact of Ansel Adams’s environmental photography At the heart of the Harry Ransom Center’s latest exhibition, Visualizing the Environment: Ansel Adams and His Legacy, lies a powerful dialogue between art and environmentalism. Opening on August 31, 2024, this exhibition offers a compelling look at the work...

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Conscious Creatives

Female Founders Leading the Charge in Sustainability Words Codi Chen | Photos Eric Morales & Baptiste Despois Delve into the inspiring stories of five visionaries who are committed to thriving in their businesses while maintaining a sustainable mindset in the products and services they offer to the East Austin community and far beyond. These trailblazing entrepreneurs...

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Transformative Threads {Kindred Spirits}

Becky Ralls Tenney of Kindred Spirits Words Codi Chen | Photos Eric Morales The owner of Kindred Spirits, Becky Ralls Tenney’s journey wasn’t straightforward but is as inspirational as it is transformative. Before venturing into the world of retail, Becky spent fifteen years in corporate finance, rising in the ranks over a few decades to become...

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