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Childhood Hobby Leads Noah Marion to Leather-making Mastery

August 18, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro 1 Comment

Espresso and leather at Noah Marion Quality Goods

When you first step foot into Noah Marion Quality Goods on South Lamar, it’s evident that every detail of the space has been thoughtfully crafted, from start to finish. Most everything you see was made by Marion himself, whose true passions are building and creating things.

He built the 16-foot counter he stands behind, ready to talk about his leather goods, or whip up the caffeinated beverage of your choice. As soon as you start talking to him about his passions, you can tell he wholeheartedly puts himself into everything he sets his mind to. [Read more…]

Heather Wagner Reed Marks 10 Years of Promoting Austin Music Industry

August 1, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro 1 Comment

Heather Wagner Reed with Juice Consulting team members, Amber LaFrance (L) and Madison Snelling (R), at Black Fret Black Ball (Credit: Juice Consulting)

“The creative energy is in my blood,” Heather Wagner Reed pointed out before detailing the abundance of work she’s accomplished over the years. [Read more…]

Native Hostel Goes Beyond Lodging With Restaurant, Co-working, Events

July 21, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Native hostel in East Austin (Credit: Charles Reagan)

Walking into Native hostel is like entering another world. A world full of hip decor, fantastic beats, and a team of people who look “too cool for school,” but are actually down to earth and friendly.

Since its opening in May 2017, Native has quietly climbed the ranks among the coolest places in Austin to grab drinks, get a bite to eat, hang with friends, meet new pals, and people watch. [Read more…]

Nothing But a Pigeon Turns Crochet Hobby Into Cute Taxidermy

June 8, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Nothing But a Pigeon turns traditional taxidermy on its head with cute crocheted creations (Credit: Taylor Hart)

The name, Nothing But A Pigeon, is a reference to a boy who used to tease Taylor Hart back in Ohio. He’d tell her she was a “plain Jane,” and she would amount to “nothing but a pigeon.” If only that young boy had known that Hart would successfully build a hobby into a full-time career.

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3 Austin Supper Clubs Foster Foodie Knowledge and Friendships

April 26, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Austinites gather for The Elephant Table pop-up dinner at Gypsy Floral (Credit: Ashleigh Amoroso)

Austin’s food and beverage scene is a hotbed for exciting, new concepts, and the many restaurant openings each season prove it. It’s no surprise that pop-up dinner concepts have been making their way onto the scene. These three Austin supper clubs, a mixture of newcomers and proven concepts, are currently the talk of the town. [Read more…]

7 Female Designers and Illustrators Who Add to Austin’s Creative Force

February 20, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro 2 Comments

Austin Female Designers and Illustrators

Female designers and illustrators in Austin you should know

There’s an overwhelming amount of girl power in Austin nowadays, especially in the tech and startup world. We want to showcase some awesome ladies you should know in the design and illustration world. [Read more…]

Sample Bites From 12 Talented Chefs at Taste of Black Austin

January 23, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Chef Ilbersalle Fallon Taste of Black Austin

Chef Ilbersalle Fallon is one of the many chefs who will be featured at Taste of Black Austin
(Credit: Hakeem Adewumi)

Food and history are the key ingredients at Taste of Black Austin, an intimate reception to be held at Peached Social House on Jan. 31, 2017. The event is hosted by Greater Black Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of African American businesses. Tickets are now available to the general public.

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Get to Know the Artist Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs

December 29, 2016 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Norma Jeanne Maloney works on a piece for long time client, Hotel San Jose

Norma Jeanne Maloney’s work is seen everywhere in town and you probably don’t even know it. Once you do start noticing, you’ll be overwhelmed with the abundance of local Austin businesses that take advantage of her skills in sign artistry. Her long list of clients include the likes of Stubb’s BBQ, Hotel San Jose, Caffe Medici and many others. [Read more…]

These 4 Urban Farms in Austin Supply Fresh, Local Produce

October 6, 2016 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Boggy Creek Farm inside Austin city limits

Food and community are huge parts of what makes Austin the great city it is. New restaurants pop up every other day, but the unsung heroes–our urban farms–need some love too!

From a nonprofit farm that helps youth to a well-known veteran nestled in the heart of East Austin, there are several places in Austin where you can fill your basket with locally-grown produce. [Read more…]

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