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  • Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon
    Photo by Keith Hajovsky
  • Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon
    Photo by Keith Hajovsky
  • The Veggie al Carbon sandwich, with potato salad and guacamole.
    Photo by Shelley Seale
  • Fresa’s Chicken

  • 2012 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards
  • The Chefs nominated for the 2012 CultureMap Tastemaker Award. Top left to rightDavid Bull, Bryce Gilmore, Tyson Cole. Bottom row left to right: Shawn Cirkieland Paul Qui.
  • Austin Chef Jack Gilmore of Jack Allen's Kitchen will host the 2012 CultureMapTastemaker Awards.

  • Jeffrey's original chef Emil Vogely with Judy Jensen.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Former Jeffrey's Pastry Chef Marilyn Sher and former wait staff, Diane Graves.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • The entire reunion staff of Jeffrey's in front of the restaurant on its lastnight of service.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Jeffrey's original owners Ron and Peggy Weiss and Jeffrey Weinberger.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Daisy Undercuffler, Johnny Guffey and Tommy Dean.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Jeffrey's original owners Jeffrey Weinberger and Peggy and Ron Weiss with newowner Larry McGuire
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy

  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo courtesy of Home Slice
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn
  • Photo by Casey Dunn

  • The exterior of the newest Royal Blue Grocery is a crisp, clean modern whitepunctuated with that bold, captivating blue. It's the perfect backdrop for thebustling characters who eat their lunch or do work outside the cafe and store.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • It's a testament to Jamie's clean, organized and sleek design that a store andcafe can manage to sell so many items yet not feel cluttered or too busy.Instead, it's a perfect place to relax and recharge on a break before headingback to work downtown.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • The new downtown restaurant Lavaca Teppan sports all kinds of well-known Chiocodesign elements: lots of wood, sleek modern lines and a stunning style.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • An all-glass wall in Lavaca Teppan obliterates the division of interior andoutdoors, leaving a wide open-feeling and a bright interior full of fun decordetails.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • Lavaca Teppan is a perfect example of why Jamie Chioco is helping shape the lookof Austin — it features the kind of hip, trendy coolness of a bigger cityrestaurant, right in the heart of Austin.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • Jamie Chioco's design also packs a powerhouse not just with new construction,but with remodeling older Austin landmarks. His recent remodel of the Star Baron West 6th is proof he can make an old space seem fresh without alienating barregulars.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • Star Bar showcases one of Chioco's best design traits: his ability to seek outand utilize in fresh ways simple, modern materials, like wood and concrete,often manipulating them in fun ways to create dynamic interiors.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • The new Man Bites Dog location proves Chioco definitely understands that Austinis a fun city, and bright colors, glossy surfaces and dynamic signage helpsupport his efforts to give the city enjoyable architecture worthy of itscasual, laid back roots.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • You can still always spot Chioco's design work, even when it's bathed in brightcolors: just look for the clean lines, honest materials and airy yet intimatefeel.
    Photo by Lars Frazer
  • His most well-known projects, the Royal Blue Grocery locations, prove he's outto provide Austin with architecture that serves a need, and not just be flashy.The Royal Blue stores (of which there are 3 locations now — pictured is the newCongress Avenue one) are subtle, comforting, welcoming and bright.
    Photo by Lars Frazer

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