Terri Cravey

World Interiors When I opened our first store at the Domain, my three daughters were in elementary and middle school. Now with three in college, the business continues to grow at our new location on the Eastside. Our new space is at the corner of Burleson and Hwy 183 near the South Terminal. I love...

Women In Business 2017

Beth Puorro

Miscellaneous Rentals Why buy something you’re only going to use once? That was Beth Puorro’s thought when she started Miscellaneous Rentals with a handful of tables and chairs in her garage 24 years ago. Today, the company has blossomed into a lucrative local Austin business as a one-stop shop and delivery service for events and...

Women In Business 2017

No Roads to Greece

Bulgarian Banitsa Words by Justin Butts Recipe by Kayla Butts, Photos By Rachel Benavides The idea was to drive south into Greece through the Rhodope Mountains. Alexander traveled these mountains on horseback, but I took a yellow Volga. The matron of the guest house in Sofia rented me the Volga, a relic of Soviet automobile...

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Lindsay Harris

Broker Associate, Compass Real Estate If well-behaved women rarely make history, then I’m on my way to being declared a Texas Landmark. I come from a long line of strong willed, gritty women, and it has never been my nature to sit on the sidelines. In Austin, where the industry is full of competition, it’s...

Women In Business 2017

Jessica Love, Allied ASID

Urbane Design Over the last 15 years, Jessica Love has built two businesses and a non-profit focused on enriching the lives of others through interior design. Urbane Design, Jessica’s flagship firm which she is principal designer, is a team of degreed interior designers who offer personalized design services for new home construction and residential remodeling....

Women In Business 2017

Vegetarian-Friendly East Austin Restaurants

Nutritious and Delicious Words by Sam Lauron Photo of Bento Picnic by Ashley Haguewood Fresh, steamed, or covered in savory toppings, there are plenty of ways to eat protein-packed vegetables. Regardless of your preferences, these East Austin restaurants should be at the top of the list for delicious meatless meals. Conscious Cravings Few combinations are as...

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Patrice Rios

Troo Designs Patrice Rios, a talented designer, is making her way to the top of this high-end industry where her work simply speaks for itself. A virtuosic eye for color, adventurous sense of style, and a fierce ability to multi-task are all synonymous with her success. Her work reflects what she values in design: acute attention...

Women In Business 2017

Alta Y. Alexander

Altatudes Opened September 2017, and excited to celebrate year two, Altatudes is located in the heart of historic East Austin, featuring high-end women’s apparel and accessories sourced locally to globally. Owner Alta Y. Alexander curates unique items oftentimes carried exclusively in Austin at Altatudes with a limited selection, ensuring customers will be adding something special...

Women In Business 2017

Welcome to My Home

Oseyo’s cocktails fuse Asian flavors with a Texas tang. Words & Photo By Gabby Frasier Oseyo boasts a food menu loaded with traditional Korean home cooking; however, their beverage menu is anything but traditional. The Seoul of Oaxaca—pronounced “soul of wah-HOCK-ah”—starts with a generous pour of smoky Xicaru mezcal infused with pink peppercorn. A splash...

August/September 2019 Sip+Taste

Down-Home on the Ranch {Jacoby’s Restaurant}

Southern comfort meals rooted in family. Words by Sam Lauron photos by Ashley Haguewood Nestled in a former electrical supply building on East Cesar Chavez, Jacoby’s has been serving elevated ranch-to-table dishes from the heart of East Austin for the past five years. It might be easy to overlook Jacoby’s if it weren’t for their...

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