In celebration of the iconic parlor’s vicennial year, ATXtoday chatted with Joseph Strickland about the early days of Home Slice and how Jen Scoville Strickland — his wife and business partner— became the “Queen of Pies.”
After moving out to Austin in the ‘90s, Joseph said Jen began missing the pies of her youth, so she started making it at home.
“It was immediately better than anything we could get out, we felt,” Joseph said. “Then pretty quickly [...] she started talking about wanting to open a pizza shop.”
Celebrities including Lyle Lovett, Drew Barrymore, Dave Chappelle, Robert Plant, and The Rizzler have been known to enjoy a pie from Home Slice. | Photo by Garrett Smith
The couple lived near South Congress Avenue when it came time to open their shop, so when the building along the famous strip came on the rental market, it was kismet.
The early years were a “whirlwind” of excitement, especially when Home Slice ended up in movies like “Death Proof” and “Chef.”
To say thanks for two decades of love from the Austin community, the Home Slice family is bringing back the Carnival O’ Pizza this Saturday, Nov. 15.
Antone’s Nightclub could stay put until 2075. The venue announced yesterday that it signed a 30-year lease renewal, with options for extensions that could bring it to 50 years. That’s not all — Antone’s also received a $1.3 million grant to build out a museum on the second floor. (Austin Business Journal)
Outdoors
The Hill Country Conservancy will hold a grand opening of the Violet Crown Trail’s Mile Zero Trailhead and Education Pavilion — featuring an overlook deck and new circular signage — this Saturday, Nov. 15. (Culture Map)
Today Is
Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and if you want to honor our military personnel in your life, take them to get a complimentary or discounted entrée from VERDAD True Modern Mexican.
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A-list actor Will Ferrell stopped to take a photo with Austin police officers, as the department posted over the weekend. Ferrell was decked out in LAFC garb — for which he is a partial owner — so he was likely in town for the club’s match against Austin FC.
Civic
Here comes the sun. Austin Energy added an “unprecedented” 18.8 megawatts of solar power to its fleet, bringing its total solar generation to 188 megawatts. The utility service aims to bring its solar capacity to 205 megawatts by 2027. (KXAN)
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🪩 Hit the club
The club will be built inside a more than 100-year-old historic building that was once a post office. | Rendering via The Twelve Thirty Club
Put on your “Suit & Tie,” because entertainer Justin Timberlake and restaurateur Sam Fox plan to open a “dapper as hell” live music hall and club in Downtown Austin.
The Twelve Thirty Club, which has a flagship location in Nashville, is expected to begin its $30 million construction project directly across the street from Procore Tower in early 2026 and open late 2027.
The 35,000-sqft building — 10,000 sqft larger than the Nashville location — will have four floors: one for all-day dining and entertainment called The Supper Club, a nightlife and DJ hall called The Speakeasy, a private members club called Honorary Member, and a private events space on the top floor.
Once it opens, the food and beverage program will feature cocktails + dishes inspired by the Capital City. Look inside Nashville’s club.
The Buy
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