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Two smiling people stand together in a bicycle workshop beneath hanging bicycles.

Kyle Cyclery: Mark and Rachel Adams

"We need to get the word out and talk to people and have Good Vibes and work on the huffies and do all of that stuff. That is what good customer service means and that is incredibly important to both of our philosophies running this shop."

Man with curly gray hair speaks at an outdoor table in front of a blue food truck.

The Perfect Bite: Jason Goad

“I’ve seen lots of difficult situations for folks. These people can barely afford food and they need counseling. I could have more money, but money is not that important to me. For me it has always been about the service.”

Two adults pose beside a Copper Creek grass-fed longhorn beef sign at an outdoor stand.

Copper Creek Ranch: Jon and Amanda Sylvie

“The soil makes a huge difference. The soil [on our ranch] goes from high iron with granite compared to more acidic soil. The nutrients are different. It makes a difference.”

Woman in a yellow top speaking in a bright café, with seated people behind her.

The Hive: Shelly Weiser

“I love the fact that South Austin still has that Austin vibe. It feels like everybody in South Austin is wanting to grow together and keep it Austin.”

A barista at the Praxis Coffee Roasters service window, beside the menu board and coffee counter.

Praxis Coffee: Seth McCain

“Our goal is to represent our farmers by roasting it well. We want to highlight the sustainability of coffee. Our goal is to highlight the coffee and the people who put their livelihoods into it.”

A woman and bearded man sit together on a dark bench, smiling at each other.

Stouthaus: James and Sandy Hughes

“We don't have a coffee drive though. We’ve resisted that because we want to know you. We want you to come in and get out of your car and take time to get to know not only us, but the other [people coming in].”

Man in a Chicago Cubs cap standing outside a full-service garage.

Wrigleyville South: Brian Jones

“If you’ve never had a Chicago style hot dog it is the way to eat a hot dog. We get all our beef from Chicago. Everything is authentic.”

Smiling woman with curly hair and glasses stands behind a bar with beer taps.

Stouthaus: Michelle Dennis

“I’ve noticed the local stuff goes faster. Austinites really love Austin beer. I do like local breweries a lot, but I also like finding really interesting [craft breweries] because there are so many interesting ones out there.”

Man in a black polo gestures at an outdoor table beside a Hawaiian Poke truck.

Hawaii Nei Cafe: Jay Henry and Loryn Agpalza

“There is no competition for our genre of food,” Henry said. “Our concept is you come have lunch with us then you get on a plane and go to Hawaii you get off and have plate lunches and it’s the same thing.”

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