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March has once again served as an annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women to American culture and history.
In recognition of the tireless effort of women in the Central Texas hospitality industry, below is a list of local restaurants owned and/or operated primarily by women.
Of course, ownership, partnerships and management teams are complicated, and the list doesn’t cover a host of husband-and-wife teams (Asia Market Eatery, Asti, Baguette et Chocolate, Dee Dee, Franklin Barbecue, Gourmands, Justine’s, Kome, Lenoir, Pieous, Poke-Poke, P. Terry s and Vince Young Steakhouse), family-owned restaurants (El Meson, Tamale House East) and the many trailers (Kreyol Korner, Tacos Guerrero, La Flor, Talad Thai and Lao Street Food) run by women. If we’re missing one of your favorites, please email me at modam@statesman.com.
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This spring, Vaca’s Creamery will become Chicago’s first fully vegan ice cream shop when it opens in the city’s East Wicker Park neighborhood. Founded by Mariana Marinho and Dylan Sutcliff, Vaca’s Creamery will offer oat-based soft serve ice cream in chocolate and vanilla flavors alongside globally inspired seasonal offerings including passionfruit, guava, and tiramisu. Known for their commitment to ethical ingredients, Marinho and Sutcliff are currently developing a menu of additional ice cream flavors and toppings free of palm oil and unethically sourced chocolate. “We’re working hard to make a menu that we can really be proud of,” Marinho told VegNews.