Time Insurance Agency {Local Pro 2022}

Lauren Schuler, VP of Sales Jennifer Schuler, VP of Marketing Michelle Schuler, Commercial Lines Director With 61 years of experience in Austin including 16 years on the Eastside, Time Insurance Agency knows the diverse needs of its neighbors. Built upon a legacy of service, we are a family-owned and -operated independent insurance agency that provides personal, commercial,...

Tiffany Hentrup {Local Pro 2022}

First United Bank Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer As a knowledgeable, experienced resource, Tiffany makes mortgage lending a breeze. From first time homebuyers to luxury clients, her borrowers are amazed at how easy the process is made for them. As an Eastside homeowner herself, Tiffany is intimately aware of the importance of financing a home and...

2022 Homes Issue Local Pros Local Pros 2022

Ed Hughey {Local Pro 2022}

Realtor®, Moreland Properties & Registered Architect, AIA If you’re considering buying or selling in East Austin, it’s important to work with a realtor who lives and works in the area and has an intimate knowledge of what makes it so unique and special. As an East Austin resident for more than fifteen years, Ed has...

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Mass Gallery: Austin’s Artist Owned Gallery

A Story of Resilience Words By Tejal Thakkar Photos by Baptiste Despois Read by Abby L. Johnson Mass Gallery is an art gallery owned by a group of artists and art lovers whose goal is simply to share good art and support local artists. Since its inception in 2006, the gallery’s resilience and ability to...

2022 Best of Restaurants Issue Art Art + Entertainment

Wide Open Spaces: East Austin’s Patterson Park

Park it! Words by Christopher Ferguson, AIA Read by Abby L. Johnson Over 80 years since its founding, Patterson Park continues to endear itself to generations of East Austinites. Two flamingos stand nearly ten feet tall, their heart-shaped necks craned as they face each other, beaks touching. In the morning light, they almost appear like...

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7 Sustainable East Austin Companies to Support in Honor of Earth Day

Photo Courtesy of Stanislav Kondratiev Promoting Environmental Health Words by Abby L. Johnson For Earth Day 2022, the theme is ‘Invest in Our Planet.’ With this list, we’ve combined both our love for the global community and our neighbors. These locally-owned, sustainable companies allow us to invest in East Austin while remaining eco-conscious. Miranda Bennett...

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New Brews: Koko’s Bavarian

Texas Twists on German Staples Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos by Will Bowling & Mackenzie Smith Kelley The brew community is growing in East Austin with the addition of a charming new biergarten and brewery. Named for partner and real-life Bavarian prince Konstantin Prinz von Bayern (aka Koko), the authenticity of Koko’s German fare...

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Thinkery Asks Kids to Think Outside the Box

A Childhood Paradise Words by Tejal Thakkar Photos Courtesy of Thinkery Thinkery, with its iconic red building, is an Eastside favorite for families. The children’s museum (and school) offer a unique approach that prioritizes exploration and a hands-on learning experience for children. Thinkery has been an Austin staple for close to 40 years and housed...

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Q&A With a Travel Editor: Jerod Morales

We sat down with the travel expert behind Let’s Go Travel Dad to get the inside scoop on his favorite destinations. In addition to being one ESM’s contributing travel editors, Jerod Morales works in IT, loves to travel, and moderates the Award Travel 101 Facebook group with over 75K members. He’s always on the hunt...

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6 Best Must-Have Spring Accessories in Austin, TX

Lively Spring Looks Words by Alison Bryce Photo Courtesy of Brother Friend No outfit is complete without at least one accessory. From hats to jewelry, the Eastside offers plenty of places to find the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Ino Scarf Boutique: Silk ScarfScarves offer more than just a way to stay warm in the...

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