The Justice League, The Magnificent Seven and ... our staff:

Joe & Chandan Topiwala
(aka Mom & Pop)

From making uniforms for mine workers in Zambia, to helping truckers rest their weary bones in a north Texas motel, Mom and Pop have cobbled a world of experience together to develop the best little cornershop in Texas since 1986. Starting with the crazy quirks of south Austin hippie-dom and catering now to the gentry of Travis Heights, they still love being here everyday to smile with the wonderful stuff offered on the ever-growing shelves of the Whip In.

Dipak Topiwala (aka Nadawala)
General Manager

After wasting my twenties away in the San Francisco Bay Area, I started to respect myself enough as a Texan and moved back with my wife and kid, subsequently thrilling Mom&Pop that I might take over the family store. Stemming from cafe daze and wine bar nights, I've redeveloped the cornershop to everything I miss of those California dreams. Ask me about ALL the beer and wine, cuz I know where everything is. I also enjoy loud music, BBQ, pizza, Indian food, sunsets, mountains, biking and long walks with my wife and kid.

Kevin Vidrine (aka Nosferatu)
Beer Manager

Kevin is a refugee from Cajun country who worked in non-profit business limbo before descending to his current depths. He likes beer, a lot. Kevin thought about going into politics but then he realized he doesn’t like people. He’s also not very fond of the beach, daylight, or the sun. Don’t ask about his myspace site.

"I know that you know that I know what you know. Know what I mean?"

Arden was nabbed from nonprofit dysfunctionality with great glee, and with the ensuing expansion here at the Whip In, we're gonna use her skills aplenty. She enjoys weird white wines, malty ales, and crisp lagers - all quaffs that balance out her pernicious proclivity for schmaltz. Aside from keeping her man and kid in line, Arden reads scores of books, does a little yoga, gardens, and makes sarcastic comments. She also likes sparkly rainbow sunsets and spending too much time online.

Skip is apparently the strong silent type and doesn't have anything to say here. Also, he's invisible.

James Brownlee (aka Not Bob)
Warehouse Manager

With the theatre and movies tickling his fancy outside of the shop, James enjoys his time here keeping track of all the stuff in our warehouse and helping folks broaden their palate on ALL the beer and wine (call him a Renaissance Dude!) From doing roof work, substituting for the Texas State school and helping his Pops get out of the Iraqi war, his smile and countenance provide a large load of love. He also enjoys sunsets, swimming and long conversations with the right one.

Malcolm Smerinsky (The "Shrek of Shiraz")
Senior Salesman

After recovering from living and working too long in Houston, Malcolm signed on to the staff at the Whip In back when Mom&Pop were also learning the ropes in 1986. From selling 40es and blunts to peddling the next best fruit of the vine, Malcolm sings the gospel of hops and shiraz. Big on IPAs, he prefers the domestic microbrews over imports.

Ask him about shiraz from Down Under - preaching about these sexbombs that are his true essence of life, Malcolm revels and indulges in the bountiful meals of the sea and vine with his wife and bottle. Fishing on Lake Buchanan and basking in the warmth of her embrace, Malcolm also enjoys movies, sunsets and (strangely) championing the Houston Texans.