Simon, proprietor of Triangle Spirits, knows all sides of the Triangle State. How long have you been working here? I’ve been working at this store for over a year, and I own this liquor store. I also live in the area. Can you describe the neighborhood for me? It’s affluent and it has a mix [...]
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Far-Out Interview with Danna of the Groovy Dog Bakery
Danna, the baker at the Groovy Dog Bakery, has been working in the dog treat business for years. Her store specializes in all natural, wholesome dog treats to keep your pet happy and healthy. She’s embracing the changes coming to Westgate. Can you describe the neighborhood of Westgate for me? It’s a middle class neighborhood, [...]
While the Vibe in Dawson is Changing, A Local Says Much Remains the Same
P.J. has lived in Dawson for over two years. In that time, he has worked in a food cart and played in a rock and roll band at bars in the area. Can you describe the neighborhood? It is about a 25 minute walk to downtown for me, or a couple minute drive, which makes [...]
Is Gentrification Sanding Down Galindo’s Rough Edges?
Having asked to remain anonymous, my interviewee will be known as Rick. Rick works at a local business facility in the Galindo area and his candid answers give a lot of insight into the good and bad sides of Galindo. Two of Rick’s friends, also affiliated with Galindo, chimed in towards the end of the [...]
What Goes On (or Doesn’t) in the Far North Nabe of Gracy Woods?
Val, an employee at the Bevo’s Bookstore across from Austin Community College, has been living in Gracy woods for several years. She tells us about life in her slightly ho-hum nabe where there’s plenty of room for development and change. Can you describe the neighborhood for me? There is not a lot going on [...]
What’s New in the Old Nabe of Bryker Woods?
A local for 45 years, Betty the Bryker Woods lamp guru has seen it all. Can you describe the neighborhood for me? It has small houses, they haven’t built big ones here yet. It’s an middle to upper class neighborhood. It’s well kept. People love their neighbors here. There are very few rented houses here, [...]
Tammy Knows Austin’s Newest Nabe: Mueller
Mueller seemed sterile, suburban, maybe even boring at first inspection; however, there were intimations of something more than the monotone suburban sprawl it seemed to be. A giant metal spider sculpture in a park, huge solar-flower blooms powering the area, food trailers sitting in the shadow of a massive airplane hanger turned basketball court, and [...]
Happy Salon and Spa Employee Has the Scoop on Clarksville
Sally previously lived in Clarksville and worked at the Fresh Plus Grocery Store and also at Happy Salon—a pleasant boutique salon and spa that’s well known in the area. Can you describe Clarksville for me? It’s cute, nice, and the people are friendly. It’s a little fancy and it has cultural diversity. A lot of [...]
Old West Austin Employee Sees Changes All Around
Ryan, the kindest girl working at Tipler’s Lamp Store, took some time to tell me about ever-changing Old West Austin. Can you describe Old West Austin? There are a lot of new buildings going up, new traffic, and lots of higher end stores. It’s close to everything. I would say this is the beginning of [...]
Local Rec Center Rep Praises Allandale
Vangie works in the Northwest Recreational Center at the front desk. She grew up in Austin, went to school just up the road from the Rec. Center, and loves Allandale’s tight knit community. Can you describe Allandale? Upper middle class, friendly, open, people are out walking their dogs, it’s outdoorsy. It’s been the same here [...]
