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2009 Fortunate 500: Food
2009 FORTUNATE 500
FOOD
For a micro-profile of the Food Top Picks, go here.
Alma Alcocer-Thomas. Fonda San Miguel
David Alan and Joe Eflier. TipsyTexan.com, Annies
Susan and Ed Auler. Fall Creek Vineyards
Eddie Bernal. 34th Street Cafe, Santa Rita Cantina, Blue Star Cafeteria
Paula Biehler. Biehler & Associates
Jeff Blank. Hudson’s on the Bend, The Mighty Cone
Faith Chan. Cissi’s Market
Clayton Christopher. Sweet Leaf Tea
Rebeka and Tyson Cole. Uchi, Uchiko, Canteen
Jessica and Todd Duplechan. Trio, Dishalicious
Lisa and Emmett Fox. Asti, Fino
Margaret and David Jabour. Twin Liquors
Laura and Jamie Kelso. Dishola
Liz Lambert and Amy Cook. Hotel San José, Jo’s Hot Coffee, El Cosmico, Bunkhouse, Hotel Saint Cecilia, ‘The Sky Observer’s Guide’
Victoria Lynden and Piper Jones. Cissi’s Wine Bar
Larry McGuire. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, La Condesa, Perla’s
Trina and Damian Mandola. Mandola’s Italian Market, Mandola’s Estate Winery, Austin Children’s Shelter, Marywood Foundation, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
Lisa Matulis. Delish Cupcakes
Aimee Olson. Texas Culinary Academy, Les Dames D’Escoffier
Elmar Prambs. Trio, Caritas
Kerri Qunell. Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
Ixchel and Armando Rayo. TacoJournalism.com
Robert Rhoades. Hudson’s on the Bend, The Mighty Cone
Rebecca Robinson. Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
Bud Royer. Royer’s Round Top Cafe, Meals on Wheels, American YouthWorks
Suzanne Santos. Austin Farmers’ Market
Carol Ann Sayle and Larry Butler. Boggy Creek Farms, Green Corn Project
Stewart Scruggs. Zoot, Wink
Amy and Steve Simmons. Amy’s Ice Creams, Phil’s Ice House, Austinville
Scott Simons. Whole Foods
Chuck Smith. Moonshine
Karen Odom Spezia and Roy Spezia. Tribeza, Clark, Thomas & Winters, Les Dames D’Escoffier, Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
Foo Swasdee. Satay, Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce, Get Sum Dim Sum
Michael Vilim. Mirabelle, Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
Sharon Watkins. Chez Zee, Zach Theatre, Long Center, UT PAC
Peggy and Ron Weiss. Shoreline Grill, Jeffrey’s
For images of the 2009 Fortunate 500 Food listees, go here.
COMPLETE 2009 FORTUNATE 500 LISTS:
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2009 Fortunate 500: Education
2009 FORTUNATE 500
EDUCATION
Sandy Alcala. Junior League of Austin, UTLatinos, Texas Exes
Amy Averett. Austin Voices For Education and Youth
Alex Brown. Austin Community College Foundation, AMD
Meria Carstarphen. Austin Independent School District
Roxann Thomas Chargois. The Links Inc., St. Edward’s University
Penny and Thomas Cedel. Concordia University Texas
Larry Earvin. Austin Area Urban League, Huston-Tillotson University, Leadership Austin
Thomas E. Gallagher. Austin Community College Foundation, Seton Family of Hospitals
Katy Hackerman. UT College of Natural Sciences Janet Harman. KDK-Harman Foundation, St. Stephen’s School, Southwest Council of Foundations
Kim Heilbrun and William Powers. University of Texas, Austin Triathlon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
Johnita and Bill Jones. Texas A&M System
Jill Kolasinski and Rip Esselstyn. KIPP Austin, Austin Fire Department, ‘The Engine 2 Diet’
Michael Lofton. African American Men and Boys/Women and Girls Conference
George E. Martin. St. Edward’s University
Leslie Powers. Rise School of Austin
Mary Ann Rankin. University of Texas
Laura Steinbach. Rawson-Saunders School
Lucia and Paul Woodruff. University of Texas
Denise M. Trauth and John Huffman. Texas State University-San Marcos
Louise and Steven Weinberg. University of Texas, the Nobelity Project
Mary and Howard Yancy. University of Texas, People’s Community Clinic, Texas Book Festival
To see images of the Fortunate 500 Education listees, go here.
COMPLETE 2009 FORTUNATE 500 LISTS:
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Guest Blogger: Phillip Bradshaw
Last year I spent a great deal of my Thursday nights at Polvo’s on South First Street for four reasons. 1. I enjoy socializing. 2. I enjoy margaritas. 3. I live down the street and don’t have to drive home. 4. End of an Ear record store is almost right across the street.
So last week, my friends and I re-established our Thursday night margarita ritual. And today, I reinstituted my End of an Ear day, night, and pretty much anytime I have half an hour to spare.
Walking into End of an Ear is a little nerve-racking the first time. You cannot see into the store. The door is old and wooden and probably doesn’t lock completely. And you really can’t hear anything going on in the inside. You must be curious and willing to find out exactly what is inside.
Most of the time you are not disappointed. End of an Ear does not boast the largest selection of records, or even the most up to date. However, if you are in the mood for browsing in an easy-going, no-pressure environment, End of an Ear is the place.
As you browse the columns, make sure to flip through the records one by one, even if you know what you are looking for. The tangible aspect of record shopping is one thing that really appeals to me. I flip through each row and enjoy the artwork on each vinyl cover, many I’ve never seen or heard of, but I enjoy nonetheless.
Another aspect that I enjoy is the space you are given by the employees. To me, browsing records is not really a social thing. I am in the store to find music for myself. And if I feel like an employee is waiting for me to ask them a question, I become preoccupied with that thought.
The selection does not take long to browse, so I appreciate that I can probably look at every section in the store in a reasonable amount of time.
I almost always leave with something, whether it is a new record I had been waiting for, or a record I simply don’t have. I might be the only one who is attracted to this sort of shopping environment, but End of an Ear has a loyal customer in me.
For more of Phillip Bradshaw’s entertainment journalism, visit “The View from Austin.”
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Guest Blogger: Carly Hallman
The word “journalist” conjures up images of literary greatness — unshaven, unshowered men in cargo pants, furiously scribbling notes as bombs detonate around them … fat paychecks from the New York Times … an enviable intellect … respect.
In the collective American mind, entertainment journalism has become synonymous with celebrity journalism, and even — ahem — sensationalism. And, really, with all of the Anna Nicole Smith hype and the Britney Spears hype and the Michael Jackson hype and the hype-hype-hype hype, is it any real surprise?
But, I think it’s time to reconsider.
Story: Once upon a time, entertainment lived in its own room. It was rare and special occasion for the average Joe to open entertainment’s door and attend a play or to get his hands on a new book. People were busy — working, caring for families, farming, sleeping, cooking, eating, doing it all again. Entertainment was a luxury.
And people are still busy, but entertainment no longer lives alone, behind a tightly closed door. It lives with us — not just those of us wealthy enough or successful enough or just plain lucky enough to have time and money to spare — but with all of us.
We brought TV into our homes. We installed radios in our cars. We spent our paychecks on records, eight-tracks, tapes, CDs, MP3s; video cassettes, DVDs. Women went to work so that the average family can now afford to regularly attend movies, to subscribe to magazines, to dine out approximately four times per week. With the Internet, we connected ourselves to the world via wires, and now waves.
Now, sometimes I write and I read fluffy stuff. Sometimes I watch “TMZ.” Sometimes I flip through tabloids while I’m standing in line at Wal-Mart.
But, honestly, I don’t care what flavor of Frappucino Mary-Kate Olsen orders from Starbucks. I don’t care about Sienna Miller’s jeans. I don’t care about how fat Kirstie Alley is this week.
I do care about my life.
I care about books and travel and music. I care about the Internet and how I can use the Internet to form connections with other human beings. I care about how and where I choose to spend my money- which restaurant, which nightclub, which comedy club, which art gallery. I care about my life, so I care about entertainment.
In this shaky political age, entertainment is our strongest democracy — and as a thinking, breathing, living human being, this is how I choose to participate.
For more of Carly Hallman’s entertainment journalism, visit Chairman Wow!
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Guest Blogger: Jules Ramirez
I really like the idea of eating out of airstream trailers. Yes, they are becoming obnoxiously trendy, popping up everywhere. Yet, as my dad was reminded me the other day, they’re a good idea for those looking to test an innovative business — and who don’t want to bother with contracts and rents.
The trailer sits conveniently in a shaded spot off of South Lamar Boulevard across from Bird’s Barbershop, and although the lunch crowd can cause a small wait, you can always phone in your orders.
For $7, I obtained two large sized avocado spring rolls, dressed with a spicy peanut sauce and an iced black, bubble tea. Not bad.
I will definitely the shrimp summer rolls try next time. My dad ordered a lemongrass pork sandwich. Everything tasted fresh and was complemented with the right sauce.
Next on my list: Crepes Mille on South Congress Avenue. Can it beat out Flip-Happy? Doubtful.
For more of Jules Ramirez’s entertainment journalism, visit Twenty Fresh.
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