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We've been retailing here
since 1986. The Topiwala family with mom and pop and three brothers
as well as the help of a handful of invaluable staff members. Pop
started in the recession years of Reaganomics, thru the boom of
Clintonia and still strong despite George II. From gas station and
B-rated video rentals to our current one- stop-global-shop for beer
and wine, we've been evolving from pretty much day one, trying to
offer quality and service like our friendly Travis Heights neighbors
and fellow Austinites deserve.
Please welcome yourselves, we've got loads of parking and a unique
atmosphere to help you enjoy your daze.
Beer from all over the globe (even Colorado), wine chilled and
thrilled from down-under and beyond, as well as a cornucopia of
special foods and produce. Don't forget our super soda selection as
well as fabulous coffees and teas.
Keep it real out there and we'll keep the deals in here. Enjoy each
other and be good to your fellow Texans, cuz we only got one Texas
amongst us many faces.
Thanks for reading and we hope to see y'all soon.
with warmth and peace,
~Whip In-wala
"Namaste Y'all" |
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. |
"I drink too much coffee." |
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. |
"Yep.....Uhnhuhn." |
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 Yingling (aka
Queen of the Savages)
Wine and Specialties Manager
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. |
"Beyond incredible on this beautiful day." |
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. |
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