05/30/2020 12:00:00 AMIn the market for food? Clothes? Beer? There are plenty of alumni-owned options to explore. Online Extrasstory Our alumni are nothing if not resilient, and many are currently fighting to keep their businesses open as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. For those on the hunt for any number of products — from food and drink to clothing and electronics — who also want to support their fellow Eagles during this trying time, there are plenty of options in Denton and beyond. Any businesses we overlooked? Let us know at northtexan@unt.edu, and we’ll add them to the list.   Denton Independent Hamburger Mike Barnett (’92) A Denton burger joint northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2019-spring/dish-denton   Komodo Loco & Po-K Loco Corey Bobbitt A non-traditional Japanese restaurant that features dishes with both Asian and Latin fusions northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Barley & Board John "Sparky" Pearson (’95 M.B.A.) A gastropub and restaurant with hand-crafted brews and New-American style cuisine northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   LSA Burger Co. Steve Watkins (’88) A burger restaurant with a rooftop deck, located on the Denton Square northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   GreenHouse Restaurant & Bar Kenneth Currin (’91) Open-fire grill restaurant and bar located in Denton northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Hula Hut Stephen “Duffy” Oyster (’71) Locally owned Tex-Mex and Polynesian restaurant with island scenery, located in Little Elm northtexan.unt.edu/taste-makers   The Laurel Tree Laurel Waters (’91) A restaurant by reservation for lunch or dinner, with a menu that changes weekly, and located in a gorgeous treehouse northtexan.unt.edu/taste-makers Sam Jung (’11), owner of J Sushi J Sushi Sam Jung (’11) An authentic sushi restaurant located on Loop 288 northtexan.unt.edu/content/denton-food-scene   Mi Casita Matt Kphandani (’84) An authentic Mexican restaurant with two locations in Denton northtexan.unt.edu/content/denton-food-scene   The Pickled Carrot food truck Cuong Mai (’10) A food truck that sells authentic Vietnamese cuisine northtexan.unt.edu/content/denton-food-scene   Metzler’s Food and Beverage Roy Metzler (’84) A barbecue eatery with beer and wine located on 380 in Denton. northtexan.unt.edu/content/denton-food-scene A charcuterie board from Ten:One   Ten : One Justin Bonard (’16 M.A.) A cheese shop and winery located off the Denton Square northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2019-summer/delicious-endeavor   Gnome Cones Bret Hawkins (’16) A gnome-themed snow cone hangout in Denton, and a stand in Argyle northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2020-spring/theres-no-business-snow-business   Maxine’s Cafe David Sartain (’73, ’79 M.B.A) and Libby Sartain (’77 M.B.A.) A cafe and breakfast joint in Bastrop northtexan.unt.edu/taste-makers   Orchard at the Office Kevin Long ('96) A Richardson-based business that delivers fresh produce, healthy snacks, fresh-baked bread, pies and quiche. The business was founded in 2010 and expanded delivery to homes, apartments and dorms across the Metroplex since the pandemic.   Handmade crafts on display at The DIME Store The DIME Store An independent store located near the Denton Square that sells artwork by Allie Biddle (’15), Emily Holt (’11), Savannah Kurka (’14), Shawna Smyth (’13) and Anna Tover (’08), and all kinds of gifts and goodies. northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Sleeping Lizzards Beth Klein (’87) and Roxane Clark (’95) A Denton gift shop selling handmade jewelry, soaps, gifts and various souvenirs northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   The Paisley Heart Brooke Howerton (’04) An online clothing store for women northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Nha Khanh Khanh Nguyen (’08) A bold and bright online fashion store for women https://northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Fat Rhonda Apparel Brittney Young ('14) This online-only apparel store donates a portion of its proceeds to a local domestic violence shelter and outreach efforts.   Dad Wilder Blake Barrett (’12) and Dave Wandersee (’12) Founded in 2018, Dad Wilder is a dad and mom apparel business that is located in McKinney and online at dadwilder.com. The business gives back to charities such as St. Jude's and Folds of Honor.    Jonna Hopeful Payne Davis (’02) owns Nuluv, a goat-milk based skin-care line.   Nuluv Goat Milk Products Jonna Hopeful Payne Davis (’02) A goat milk-based skin-care line for people with allergies and sensitivities to milk northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-summer/goat-enterprise   Obia Naturals Obia Ewah (’04) Non-toxic hair products with vegan ingredients northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2019-spring/making-hair-happy   Urban Decay Wende Zomnir (’89) Cruelty-free, high-pigment makeup and cosmetics northtexan.unt.edu/issues/makeup-and-mayhem   Piper kits teach children how to build computers and code. Piper Computer Kit Mark Pavlyukovsky (’09 TAMS) A kit that teaches children 7 and older how to build their own computer and learn coding to make a video game northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide Recreation with bicycle illustration Bunch bicycles allow children to ride in a box attached to the front of the bike. Bunch Bikes Aaron Powell (’11) Bikes featuring a box in the front that kids can ride in northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Sprockets Owned by Brandon Dupre (’11) and founded by Sipo Thao (’08) A Denton-based bike shop that sells bikes and cycling accessories northtexan.unt.edu/living-healthy   Denton Bicycle Center Joe Holland (’74) A Denton-based bike center that sells bikes and biking accessories, and allows bike trade-ins northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Sunnyland Outdoor Living David Schweig ('70) and Brad Schweig ('03) The patio furnishings store sells furniture that helps customers have a relaxing outdoor experience. Sunnyland was the recipient of the Small Business Award for Corporate Social Responsibility by the Governor's Small Business Forum in 2015, and in 2017 won Retailer of the Year from the Home Furnishings Association.     Armadillo Ale Works Yianna Arestis (’08, ’11 M.B.A.) and Bobby Mullins (’07) The duo brews beers such as Greenbelt Farmhouse Ale and Quakertown Stout from their homes and distributes them through various retailers. northtexan.unt.edu/content/armadillo-ale   The Bearded Monk Ben Esley (’08) A craft beer bottle shop in Denton northtexan.unt.edu/content/denton-brew-scene   Oak St. Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor John Williams (’05) A bar featuring a large patio and more than 70 types of beers northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide John Williams (’05) owns East Side in Denton. East Side Denton John Williams (’05) A sports bar in Denton with more than 90 beers on tap northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Times Ten Cellars Dustin Walker (’06) A winery and wine-tasting business that also hosts events and parties northtexan.unt.edu/growing-and-crafting   Denton County Brewing Co. Seth Morgan (’93) The independent craft brewery in Denton has board games, trivia nights and tons of drinks to choose from. northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2019-spring/dish-denton   Spec’s Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods Lindy Rydman (’72) and John Rydman  (’72) A husband-and-wife-owned company selling wines and other drinks and foods northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2014-summer/all-family     Creative Soul Music School Casey Thomas (’01) A bonding experience, located in Keller, that teaches groups how to perform a song and record videos northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2018-unt-alumni-gift-guide   Christian Brothers Automotive Bobby J. Williams ('86, '13 MBA) and Sandy Bickham Williams ('88) The alums own two of the vehicle maintenance and repair shops, with locations in Bedford and north Fort Worth.