Although landlocked, there is a reputable and nationally recognized sushi scene that has developed in Austin. Nearly two decades ago, sushi restaurant Uchi opened up and quickly gained attention around the U.S. as a destination for some of the best fresh fish state side and helped usher in a wave of sushi restaurants in Austin. Uchi may have been the Trojan horse that opened everyones eyes to sashimi in Central Texas, but much of the cities sushi success can be accredited to Musashino.

Kimberly Renner has been restoring historic homes in Austin for over 20 years and is the owner and operator of The Renner Project, a store and studio in the Rosedale neighborhood of Austin. The 16,000 sq ft store houses tons of European, vintage, and mid century furniture as well as Kimberly her husband Dan and their two children who live above the store and studio.