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Austin,
Texas - HEB prides itself in working with local farmers and growers across the state of Texas as the San Antonio-based company has been turning heads nationally for their growth and revenue. But as great as HEB is, their Central Market really hits home in certain places and ways that their normal supermarkets do not.
Located in Central Austin on Lamar (they have a South location as well), visitors of Central Market may have realized over the years that parking during peak times there can be almost impossible, but there's a good reason for this.
Fish from all over the Gulf of Mexico can be found, then across the large room one can find lamb, grass fed beef, numerous different chicken preparations and just about any type of sausage you could think about. www.centralmarket.com |
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Marble Villa Properties Empire Pushes $4 Million with Award-Winning Work Environment |
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Austin,
Texas - Marble Villa Properties Empire Pushes $4 Million with Award Winning Work Environment Towering above downtown Austin in a skyscraper at 1st and Congress, the offices of Marble Villa properties have a great view of the land they have helped develop. But they weren't always so big. Starting modestly in West Texas, Marble Villa Properties has expanded their real estate empire (now pushing $4 million in holdings) to now stretch across Austin, covering almost half the state of Texas.
Employees of the company have reported not just health benefits but flexible work hours that take advantage of market opportunities as opposed to a rigid 9 to 5 clocking in and out. www.marblevilla.com |
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That's not a Rembrandt, that's a Kingmaker - Peter Kingmaker Sells Out Art Show in Austin |
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Austin,
Texas - American painter Peter Kingmaker has been making quite a
name for himself in the Lone Star State.
Amid the buzz of his sold-out show in a ritzy downtown Austin gallery (1st and Congress), Kingmaker's distinctive artwork has captured the imagination of art collectors who are thinking big. Just how big?
With a style all his own, Kingmaker's exquisite oils on canvas flaunt brushstrokes, bold colors, and personalities that come to life in ways that harken back to arguably the greatest portrait artist of all time, Rembrandt. The inheritor of American giants such as Remington, Rockwell and Sargent, Kingmaker stands uniquely alone in Texas (and perhaps America at large) with his unique talents in the portraiture genre. This rare talent carries a big price tag, however, as collectors snapped up portraits ranging from the hundreds, to the thousands a piece. And while this may seem extravagant for a contemporary local artist, consider the price of an original Sargent or even Rembrandt and we could be witnessing the birth of an artistic legacy that is set to boom in value.
But what may be the most impressive part of his solo show was his display of works in progress; a daring move for any artist. Perhaps most notable was his "Van Gogh", a brooding nod to one of art's greats capturing his glowing locks and almost neon beard... Vincent would have been proud of this one.
Instagram @kingmakergallery Five Stars - The Austinite Review |
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Austin Artist Zagami Sells Out Celebrity-Packed Show on Heels of National Award |
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Austin,
Texas - Austin artist C. Zagami is making quite a splash.
This isn't just an Austin thing, it's an international thing. Fresh off the heels of winning a national Digital Award of Excellence by his peers, Zagami has sold out back-to-back local shows off Congress in Austin. One such show was packed with celebrities Americans may recognize in Hollywood, while the other was as gritty and real as any East Austin Studio Tour.
Zagami's work has caught the attention of not just Austin art goers, but by international art collectors alike. His sensational depiction of not just household names (like Elon Musk, Wonder Woman, Aaron Rodgers and Lebron James - all sold out, by the way) extends to portraiture of friends and people from his everyday life. His depictions of the human form has often been compared to the studies by the famous Da Vinci, as models within the realm of fitness have graced his digital palette. Every digital brush stroke, every glimmering highlight of a person's eye is now being featured and examined by art magazines as well as online publications world wide. Add to that natural talent a jovial personality and you have a combination that explains Zagami's in-person popularity, while the popularity of his work speaks for itself.
Though his posh downtown Austin studio on Congress wows with modernity, the artist's work is based on years of meticulous old-fashioned draftsmanship.
"His artwork just pops," says Jen Schlesinger, a Zagami collector. Zagami's style has been hailed by some publications as an effortless blend of naturalistic study with the cutting-edge appeal of a burgeoning digital format. While his gallery shows routinely sell smaller "one-off" artist proof works starting at $1200 and up, they quickly escalate to $5,000 and higher for his larger pieces. But fear not budget-minded patrons, Zagami's signed open-edition prints start at just $200... However, even those got sold out at his last show. Just one look at any of his hand-drawn portraits in person and both casual viewers and savvy art collectors alike see why his shows keep selling out. And if current prices of a Da Vinci (tens of millions of dollars) are any indication, we can see why the work of Zagami is a modern day steal. But if you're not impressed with his technical skill, perhaps you'd be interested in his mind... The ever-busy Zagami is authoring a book on the rise of the modern woman, titled "Super Women." He has also found fame for recruiting fitness talent for Nike as a photographer. Five Stars - The Austinite Review |
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Sangam Chettinad Indian Restaurant Wows with Authentic Flavor |
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Austin,
Texas - Tucked away in a nondescript shopping center across from HEB, Sangam Chettinad may confuse passers-by who don't know what that exactly means. But for those who know South Indian cuisine, it means authentic spicy cuisine from what was formerly known as Madras now known as Chennai.
Not only was the food brought out fresh and tasty, but the friendly staff made the experience a very pleasant one overall. www.sangamchettinad.com |
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