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Dripping Springs, Texas September 2014 discover LOCAL INFORMATION & ADVERTISING Published by the Hill Country Sun. For advertising, call 512-484-9716 or email [email protected] See THE MERCANTILE, page 2 The Mercantile serves up wine, tapas, more 100 Commons Rd, #1 • 512-858-7935 • 512-894-0285 • www.martinscompoundingandwellness.com PROUDLY INDEPENDENT! at Dripping Springs THANK YOU for supporting one of Dripping Spring’s locally owned businesses! Dripping Springs Pharmacy is Your Complete Supplement Stop! FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE! WHO Should Get a Flu Shot? Anyone over six years of age; it is especially important for those with chronic diseases, pregnant women & those over 65 years of age. When Should you get Vaccinated? Now, it takes 2 weeks for the antibodies to begin to work. What does it cost? No Charge if Medicare; small co-pays with most insurances. The Mercantile on Mercer Street. Photo by Melanie Cambron. By LAUREL ROBERTSON B rought to you by the same people who named a brew pub “The Bar- bershop,” comes Dripping Springs’ new wine and tapas bar, The Mercantile. What owners John McIntosh and Dave Niemeyer may lack in naming ex- actitude, they more than make up for in creating atmosphere and cuisine. Their newest venture has a distinct style and menu very different from its sibling business just two doors down on Mercer Street. The focus of The Mercantile is wine and food, with an emphasis on national and global selections, says John. “We wanted to fill in the wine bar gap after Dudleys Wine Bar closed,” he says. The addition of tapas (small snacks or ap- petizers, well-known in Spanish bars) to the business plan came after that. “There are so few places in Dripping that serve late,” he observes. “And I’m a small plate eater. I like to try small amounts of differ- ent things, and not be married to a huge serving of a single $25 entree.” The interior of the limestone build- ing has been totally remodeled to make room for a full commercial kitchen where chef Chris Hoffman (of The Goodnight Diner and, most recently, Blair House in Wimberley) cooks up the price-friendly small wonders. These delights feature ingredients such as shiitake chicken liver pate with fig port marmalade and crostini; dolmas stuffed with bulgar, apricots and mint w/ tahini aioli; red wine braised beef short ribs with rosemary polenta and arugula pesto; and shallot croustade with house smoked bacon jam, sunny-side-up quail egg and micro greens. The menu changes seasonally, and locally sourced ingredients figure promi- nently in it, as do Chris’ own custom- smoked bacon and sausage (from a smoker on the patio of The Mercantile). His wife, Jana Muniz, prepares specialty desserts worthy of the main dishes. Patrons of the Barbershop also benefit from the new full kitchen at The Mercan-

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Page 1: Discover Dripping Springs, September 2014

Dripping Springs, Texas

September 2014discover LOCAL INFORMATION & ADVERTISING

Published by the Hill Country Sun. For advertising, call 512-484-9716

or email [email protected]

See THE MERCANTILE, page 2

The Mercantile serves up wine, tapas, more

100 Commons Rd, #1 • 512-858-7935 • 512-894-0285 • www.martinscompoundingandwellness.com

PROUDLYINDEPENDENT!

at Dripping Springs

THANK YOU for supporting one of Dripping Spring’s locally owned businesses!

Dripping Springs Pharmacy is Your Complete Supplement Stop!

FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE!WHO Should Get a Flu Shot? Anyone over six years of age; it is especially important

for those with chronic diseases, pregnant women & those over 65 years of age.

When Should you get Vaccinated? Now, it takes 2 weeks for the antibodies to begin to work.

What does it cost? No Charge if Medicare; small co-pays with most insurances.

The Mercantile on Mercer Street. Photo by Melanie Cambron.

By LaureL robertson

Brought to you by the same people who named a brew pub “The Bar-bershop,” comes Dripping Springs’

new wine and tapas bar, The Mercantile. What owners John McIntosh and

Dave Niemeyer may lack in naming ex-actitude, they more than make up for in creating atmosphere and cuisine.

Their newest venture has a distinct style and menu very different from its sibling business just two doors down on Mercer Street.

The focus of The Mercantile is wine and food, with an emphasis on national and global selections, says John.

“We wanted to fill in the wine bar gap after Dudleys Wine Bar closed,” he says. The addition of tapas (small snacks or ap-petizers, well-known in Spanish bars) to the business plan came after that. “There are so few places in Dripping that serve

late,” he observes. “And I’m a small plate eater. I like to try small amounts of differ-ent things, and not be married to a huge serving of a single $25 entree.”

The interior of the limestone build-ing has been totally remodeled to make room for a full commercial kitchen where chef Chris Hoffman (of The Goodnight Diner and, most recently, Blair House in Wimberley) cooks up the price-friendly small wonders.

These delights feature ingredients such as shiitake chicken liver pate with fig port marmalade and crostini; dolmas stuffed with bulgar, apricots and mint w/ tahini aioli; red wine braised beef short ribs with rosemary polenta and arugula pesto; and shallot croustade with house smoked bacon jam, sunny-side-up quail egg and micro greens.

The menu changes seasonally, and locally sourced ingredients figure promi-

nently in it, as do Chris’ own custom-smoked bacon and sausage (from a smoker on the patio of The Mercantile). His wife, Jana Muniz, prepares specialty

desserts worthy of the main dishes. Patrons of the Barbershop also benefit

from the new full kitchen at The Mercan-

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THE MERCANTILE, from page 1

Grace and Pax HouseA small, luxury boutique senior care home in Dripping Springs

1459 Hwy 290 WestDripping Springs, Texas

[email protected]

Personal Care Residence with the warmth and care of your own home...come visit us to see for yourself!

OFFERING 3 nutritious home cooked meals daily Assistance with daily grooming incontinent care, bathing and dressing

Medication management • Private & semi-private roomsCable TV in each room • Activities for residents (Yoga, Bingo, etc.)

Room laundry service • Beautifully landscaped gardens

tile: delights such as pulled pork sand-wiches, Philly cheese steak, and BLTs are prepared in The Mercantile kitchen and wheeled over to the neighboring busi-ness in a stainless steel food cart, with steam compartments to keep the food hot and fresh. While the menu for the two businesses is distinct, chef Chris’ commitment to excellent taste carries over to the cart cuisine.

Chris and Jana’s bright jars of pick-led quail eggs, green beans, watermelon rinds and other pickled delights line the walls of The Mercantile and can be pur-chased.. A long granite bar runs almost the length of the main room, with long tables and booths on the opposite side of the open floor plan.

Multi-colored cedar planks cover the walls and earth-toned tiles pave the floor. Etched glass and eclectic art work add to the calm interior. Most of the de-cor features reused/refurbished materi-als, says The Mercantile’s new manager, Jolene Stietz.

After years working very late hours managing bars in Austin, Houston and

Key West, Jolene says she’s thrilled with the earlier hours The Mercantile offers - in fact, she recently moved to Dripping Springs to make her commute even easier. Her staff of four servers are fully trained in wine lore and have the knowledge to pair wines with the tapas, she assures.

Regular patrons of the Barbershop Bar may recognize a familiar face in the back of the kitchen. John’s son, Fischer, is serving as chief dishwasher and cook’s helper.

The Mercantile is open Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour begins at 4 pm, with $1 off featured wines. Four craft beers are always on tap and tapas are available until closing, around 11 pm.

Back and front patio areas will be opened next year, with occasional live music on the back patio. The Mercantile will also serve as one of the venues for the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, this October 17 and 18.

FYI • The Mercantile is located at 211 West Mercer Street in Dripping Springs. Hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 4 pm to 11 pm. For more information, see their Facebook page or call 512-858-0884.

Multi-colored cedar planks cover the walls at The Mercantile, where the focus is wine and food. Photo by Melanie Cambron.

LEFT TO RIGHT The Mercantile chefs Jana Muniz and Chris Hoffman, owner John McIntosh and manager Jolene Stietz. Photo courtesy The Mercantile.

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September 2014

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Oct. 3 Friday CPRA Rodeo—7:00 pm Dance, Music by Sam Bentley Band Carnival—5:00-10:00 pm

Oct. 4 Saturday Free Cowboy Breakfast—8:00-10:30 am Ranch Rodeo—1:00 pm CPRA Rodeo—7:00 pm Dance, Music by Pauline Reese Carnival—10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Oct. 5 Sunday Team Roping— 1:00 pm Diamond Cross Rodeo Co. Carnival—10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tickets To Rodeo Tickets To Dance Parking Entry Fee 5 & Under Free $10 per show $5 daily car pass 6-12 $10 per night Adults $15 per night

Dripping Springs Ranch Park 1042A DS Ranch Road Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

www.drippingspringsfairandrodeo.com

October 3-5, 2014

DRIPPING SPRINGS H The Dripping Springs Trails Plan Advisory Committee is working on a master plan for trail development in the city and its surrounding area and currently is seeking community input on a variety of issues, including route alignments and use patterns. The initial trail plan was approved in 2012 and this past March, the city received a grant to further efforts through the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation As-sistance program. Since then, staff and the committee have been working closely with National Parks Service to develop a more vibrant trail system to link residents with parks, shops, schools and various points of interest throughout Dripping Springs.

Creators envision a world-class trail system with a network of routes that allow residents and visitors to walk, bike, run or hike. Proposed routes will provide a variety of trail experiences, from paved multi-use paths to natural hiking trails, connect desti-nations beyond Dripping Springs and will take advantage of opportunities to reach the Violet Crown Trail and other regional trails and parks. Most importantly, the Dripping Springs Trails System will include design that is welcoming and safe for diverse users and will provide opportunities for all ages, abilities and levels of mobility.

FYI • To provide your feedback, complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DSTrails.

Give your input on new trails

DRIPPING SPRINGS H You are invited to an art show Thurs-day, September 18, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Mazama Coffee Company. Enjoy live music by Taylor Parsley, interactive water walks and art for donations to local teen Ari Aspegren’s Living Water Give Well Campaign for a deep water well in Zimbabwe, Africa.

Ari is working to raise $15,000 for the people of Zimbabwe because “my dad works for living water and tells me about all of his experiences with the water crisis in different countries,” she explains. “I went to Guatemala this summer and wasn’t allowed to drink any of the water there or brush my teeth with it. It was hard living like that for a week, I can’t even begin to imagine that happening in my life. I am a very blessed (almost) 17 year old and I feel God calling me to do something more with my life; and what better than to give clean water to a country full of sickness and poverty?”

FYI • For more information, and to donate to Ari Aspegren’s Living Water campaign, visit the web site at www.water.cc/arigirl97gmailcom/give-well.

Art show for a good cause

Ari Aspegren. Photo courtesy Ari Aspegren. Saturday, SEPT. 27, 2014

10am- 4Pmdr. Pound Historical Farmstead located in Founders Park, off rr12 N.

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Re-enactments • Children’s Play Area • Farmstead Tours• Old Timey General Store • Savory BBQ Plates

Old-Time Blue Grass & Folk Music • Smokehouse TourOver 40 Artisan Demonstrations • Silent Auction

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstrations Horse-drawn Covered Wagon Rides

The Pound’s Grounds Café

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24th annual dr. Pound Historical Farmstead and Museum

Admission $5

Age 4 & Under Free

Experience Early Texas for the Entire Family!

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By LaureL robertson

To add to its other recent honors, Dripping Springs has been named the official Wedding Capital of

Texas and earned a gold-level Scenic City award. Sherrie Parks, executive direc-tor of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, recently counted more than 30 wedding venues within a 15-mile ra-dius of Dripping Springs.

“The measurable growth of local wedding commerce has played an in-tegral part in the rapid development of tourism and the economic life in Drip-

Dripping Springs wedding destination, scenic cityping Springs,” she claims. To recognize this fact, the Chamber recently filed for —and was awarded— the trademark “Wed-ding Capital of Texas.”

With a variety of distinctive wedding venues, from rustic to elegant, Dripping Springs offers something to suit every theme and budget, says Chris Henchion, Chamber chairman. “With full support ser-vices available locally, including wedding planners, florists, photographers, caterers, event rentals, bakeries, ministers and (of course) romantic honeymoon getaways, plus our good old-fashioned hospitality,

the city has become the popular wedding destination that it is today,” he says.

Dripping Springs also recently joined the ranks of only 52 Texas cities to be des-ignated a “Scenic City” through Scenic Texas’ City Certification Program. Scoring 275 points out of a possible 338, Dripping Springs earned a Gold Award for imple-menting high-quality scenic standards such as a sign ordinance, a landscape and tree-planting program, parks and trails, public spaces, maintained sidewalks, and unity of design standards for storefronts.

The city earned bonus points for its water quality protection ordinance, con-servation design subdivision ordinance, agricultural heritage preservation pro-gram, downtown historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places and for its recognition as the first Interna-tional Dark Sky Community in Texas.

In bestowing the award, Scenic Texas reports it has found a direct correlation between the success of a city’s economic development efforts and the visual ap-pearance of its public spaces. To this end, Scenic Texas developed the Scenic City

Certification Program to support and recognize municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces.

FYI • For more information on Dripping Springs’ trademark as The Wedding Capital of Texas, and to become an official Wedding Capital of Texas business member, visit www.weddingcapitaloftexas.org. For more information about the city’s Scenic City Certification, visit www.cityofdrip-pingsprings.com, or www.sceniccitycertification.org.

Dripping Springs is one of just 52 Texas cities designated a “Scenic City.” Photo courtesy Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Dripping Springs has also been named “Wedding Capital of Texas.” Here, a lovely wedding ceremony at The Terrace Club makes for a striking image.Photo by Matt Montalvo, courtesy Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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By LaureL robertson

The 7th annual Dripping with Taste Wine and Food Festival offers the chance to get really into wine -

with both feet! The area’s premier wine and food-tasting event, held September 13 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park’s Event Center, will offer participants a chance to stomp grapes (bare feet and all) and then emblazon a t-shirt with a wine-colored footprint testifying to their feet’s feat!

Twenty-seven Texas wineries, three regional distilleries, six craft breweries and sixteen area food vendors will be on hand all afternoon, serving up samples of the best tastes that Texas has to offer. For the first time this year, that includes distilleries showcasing vodka, rum, gin and bourbon.

Altogether, more than 90 drinks will be available for tasting, says Pam Ow-ens, director of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitors Bu-reau, sponsor of the event. “It’s the best chance to taste the most Texas wines under one roof,” she advises.

Sixteen restaurants and specialty food producers will be offering samples of their wares, including smoked salm-on from Celtic Seafood, cookies from the Cookie Fairy, crepes from Crepe Crazy, goat cheeses from Pure Luck Dairy, tapas from The Mercantile, and meatballs from Juicy Jay’s.

Art and food vendors — 26 in all —will sell handmade creations at their booths on the hard-pack floor of the arena. Event organizers recommend appropriate footwear (such as boots or sneakers) for walking that area.

Live music by Mack Abernathy and the Pocket Rocket Rangers, the Chub-by Knuckle Choir and a “taste” of the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival

(upcoming in October) will entertain during the day.

Tickets— which include tickets for drink and food samples— are avail-able online and at the gate. Ticket sales will be limited to 2,200 - so purchasing early is advised!

FYI • The 7th annual Dripping with Taste Wine and Food Festival will be at Dripping Springs Ranch Park’s Event Center on September 13 from 12 pm to 7 pm. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit the web site at www.drippingwithtaste.com, or call the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 512-858-4740.

Alan Fetty of Westcave Cellars. Photo courtesy Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Pam Owens and Ruth Meek at Westcave Cellars Grape Stomp. Photo courtesy Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Volunteers Colleen Jameson and Jackie Tomlinson relax after their shift.Photo courtesy Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Dripping Springs Calendar

EVERY SUNDAY• Live Jazz Brunch at the Nutty Brown Cafe. www.nuttybrown.com.SECOND and FOURTH SUNDAY• Drippin’ Dancin’. BYOB and food. Barn at Bell Springs, 4000 Bell Springs Road. 7 pm to 10 pm. Dance lessons 6 pm to 7 pm. $7 cover. www.HotTexasSwingBand.com.EVERY MONDAY• Rotary Club. 11:45 am at Creek Road Cafe. 301 West Highway 290, 512-626-7673, www.drippingspringsrotary.org.• Boy Scout Troop 280 meets at St. Martin de Porres Church Hall. 512-904-0444, [email protected], drippingsprings280.mytroop.us. SECOND MONDAYS• Group of Dripping Springs (GODS) Moms meets at Dripping Springs Methodist Church 9 am to 11:15 am. 512-894-0581.FOURTH MONDAYS• Artists of Dripping Springs. Gatherings at area studios. 512-894-0394.• Gen. Ben McCulloch 2435, UDC meets at the Veterans Hall, 27500 Ranch Road 12 at 7 pm. Call Sharon Hudson at 512-858-7177.EVERY TUESDAY• Dripping Springs Toastmasters. 6:30 pm at Pioneer Bank, 100 Creek Road. Visitors welcome. www.dstoastmasters.com• Dripping Springs Property Tour. 512-579-7711, [email protected], THIRD, FOURTH TUESDAYS• Dripping Springs Boy Scout Troop 101 meets. Dripping Springs United Methodist Church. 7 pm. Tom Chenault at 512-707-7488.FIRST and THIRD TUESDAYS• Lions Club meets. 6 pm at Flores Restaurant. Sharon at 512-858-5159.SECOND TUESDAYS• Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library. 11 am. 512-771-3217 or [email protected] for information and volunteer opportunities.EVERY WEDNESDAY• Dripping Springs Farmers Market. The Triangle (Highway 290/ Ranch Road 12) 3 pm to 7 pm. cityofdrippingsprings.com.

• Open Mic at Mercer Street Dance Hall hosted by Nick Gatwood. www.mercerstreetdancehall.com.• Awana. Wednesday. Henly Baptist Church. henlybaptistchurch.org.SECOND WEDNESDAY• Free Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive. RSVP to 512-637-5400. www.arvedacare.com.EVERY THURSDAY• Hill Country Jam at Mercer Street Dance Hall with Doug Moreland. Free. 7:30 pm. www.mercerstreetdancehall.com.• Thyme and Dough Bistro Nights with live music, dinners and decadent desserts. 6 pm to 9 pm. 512-894-0001.• Henly Baptist Church JOY (Just Older Youth) Club meets at 9:30 am. www.henlybaptistchurch.org. FIRST THURSDAYS• Dripping Springs American Legion 7 pm. 512-858-5637.FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY• Lions Club meets at 131 East Mercer Street. 512-858-5159.SECOND THURSDAYS• Knights of Columbus, Council 11695, meets at the St Martin de Porres Parrish Hall on Post Oak Road, at 7:30 pm. Preceded by a pot luck dinner.THIRD THURSDAYS• Dripping Springs Cookoff Club. Meets at 6:30 pm in the VFW Hall in Dripping Springs. [email protected].• Dripping Springs VFW meets. 27500 Ranch Road 12. 7 pm. 512-858-5637.• Thirsty Thursday meets at 7 pm at 1042 DS Ranch Road, in the ranch house located at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Poets, musicians, songwriters and storytellers now share work under the co-sponsorship of the City of Dripping Springs and New Life Lutheran Church. 512-858-2024.FOURTH THURSDAY• Photographers of Dripping Springs (PODS). Dripping Springs Community Library. 6:30 pm. 512-524-7897.

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September 2014

EVERY FRIDAY• Men’s Breakfast at Fitzhugh Baptist Church. 6:30 am. 512-913-4808.• Free wine tasting and art gallery. 5 pm to 8 pm at Cedar Valley Spirits. www.cedarvalleyspirits.com.FIRST SATURDAY• Low Cost Pet Vaccinations at Tractor Supply. 512-858-7229.EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY• Dance Lessons at Mercer Street Dance Hall. 7:30 pm. More information at www.mercerstreetdancehall.com. 512-858-4314.SECOND & FOURTH SATURDAY• Pet Adoption Sponsored by Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary. Tractor Supply. 512-402-9725.SEPTEMBER 5• Chord Rodeo. Live music at Mercer Street Dance Hall. www.mercerstreetdancehall.com.SEPTEMBER 6• Bobby Pounds. Live music at Mercer Street Dance Hall . www.mercerstreetdancehall.com.• Drives4Drippin Golf Tournament. Event in Blanco raises funds for Tiger Totes and Helping Hands. Last years tournament raised more than $14,000. Visit www.drives4drippin.com for more information or call Jeff at 830-833-0706.SEPTEMBER 12• South Austin Moonlighters. Live music at Mercer Street Dance Hall. www.mercerstreetdancehall.com.SEPTEMBER 13• Dripping With Taste Food and Wine Festival. Sample offerings from Texas distilleries, Texas wines and craft beers, gourmet foods. Enjoy specialty vendors, live music, grape stomping and more. Noon to 7 pm at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Discounted advance tickets. www.drippingwithtaste.com.• Cornell Hurd. Live music at Mercer Street Dance Hall. www.mercerstreetdancehall.com.SEPTEMBER 18• Art Show from 6 pm to 8 pm at Mazama

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