New Brews {Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches}

Words byHannah J. Phillips & Sam LauronPhotos byShelby Bella Just down the road from Oddwood, Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches celebrates its two-year anniversary this August. Opened by brothers Noah and Josh Lit, Batch has already carved out a niche for itself with its house-made kolaches and a carefully curated beer menu ranging from local...

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Austin’s New Brew

Pouring out new flavors Words by Hannah J. Phillips & Sam Lauron Photos by Shelby Bella No area of Austin has changed more dramatically over the last decade than East Austin. More and more restaurants and businesses have migrated across I-35, along with artist communities and live-work spaces. With the national craft beer movement creeping...

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New Brews {Hi-Sign Brewing}

Words byHannah J. Phillips & Sam LauronPhotos byShelby Bella Mark Philippe’s mission at Hi-Sign Brewing is simple: “Make great beer and sell great beer.” Since opening near Austin Bergstrom Airport in 2017, the mission hasn’t changed, though Mark tweaks the formula from time to time. “Our approach is not to be satisfied with where things...

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June & July Calendar

Our Event Picks for June & July Words by Alison Bryce Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita RunJune 6, 8pmCombine margaritas and running at the 16th Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run and Party benefiting The Trail Foundation. The 5K travels along the streets surrounding Lady Bird Lake and ends with a giant party at the finish line. Tickets are $50...

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New Brews {Southern Heights Brewing Co.}

Words by Hannah J. Phillips & Sam Lauron Photos by Shelby Bella “We didn’t choose the Eastside, the Eastside chose us,” says Chris Rich, who co-founded Southern Heights Brewery with his former Dell coworker, Austin Russell. The concept started ten years ago this summer, when the pair took a work trip to Fort Collins, Colorado....

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New Brews {Oddwood Ales}

Words by Hannah J. Phillips & Sam Lauron Photos by Shelby Bella For Taylor Ziebarth, co-founder and brewmaster at Oddwood Ales, one of the best advantages of being the new kid on the block is the opportunity to experiment. “We’re always trying to learn, so we’re tapping a different beer every week or week and...

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Eat, Drink, & Be Merry {A|S|K}

Austin Secret Kitchen Words by Jinky Romero Photos by Shelby Bella From unique twists on classic dishes to creating charming new spots out of old locations, creativity is at the very heart of Austin’s food scene. This creativity thrives in all its forms with Austin Secret Kitchen (otherwise known as ASK), a secret dinner that...

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No Bars Hold

The Inside Out Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Leonid Furmansky What more could a writer want than an expansive sunny window overlooking a grove of trees from which to catalyze creativity? At just over 1500 square feet, Alejandro Puyana’s home is centered around his creative space. A protruding window forms an alcove that simultaneously nests...

Home+Away Homes Homes Issue 2019

Serious Business

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce and Sweet Potato Chips Words by Kayla & Justin Butts Photos By Rachel Benavides For most Texans, barbecue is serious business. To get it right, you must have fire, a slab of meat, a long weekend afternoon, and a few cold ones to pass the time. Sometimes an...

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