b"doginspiredA Lighthouse, A Dream and A Dog.Ryder, a one-year-old miniature Aussienow lives with David and his fiance,Monica. Ridley, the dog who traveled to Chef David Bressler'sFlorida with David died at 14. Houndstooth BBQ sauceDuring a trip to the Basque region of Spain in Orlandos East End Market, he packed up his was born out of his love of2009,ChefDavidBresslerandhisbusiness Atlanta home and moved to Florida with his great barbecue. His timepartner spent two weeks on a culinary tour, boat and his dog Ridleya Lab Chow mix. at the University ofeating their way through San Sebastian. Having Bressler will never forget his trip to Spain. Alabama introduced him tojust lost his Decatur, Georgia restaurant, The Andnotjustbecauseofthefedora. Across a lot of barbecue sauce5th Earl Market to a fire, the trip was a combi- from his hotel room sat a lighthouse on a hill. and barbecue styles ofthe south, includingnation ofhealing anddiscovery as hewon- Atthebottom,everythingwasrockyand Mississippi, Tennessee,dered where the next phase of his life would treacherous. Up higher, the rocks gave way to Arkansas, as well astake him. green grasssafer and a little more pleasant. Texas and the Carolinas.Bressler was sitting in a Madrid bar on his At the hill's highest point sits the lighthouse. But it was growing uplast night, enjoying a local cerveza, when a man Bressler calls this metaphor his guiding light in Atlanta that laid thewalked in carrying an armful of fedora hats.bringing me back to the top. foundation for howNow.Bressler is a man who loves all things Bressler met Monica Blount, an Orlando Bressler makes a goodAlabamafootball,especiallythelegendary native,onaneveningshehappenedtobe sauce. He began cookingCoachPaul Bear Bryant. Thefedorawith wearing a pink and black houndstooth sweater. with his mom and grand-mother when he was eightthe crimson houndstooth pattern, just like the Theyarenowengaged. Wecallitfateby years old. Coming from aone Coach Bryant wore, stood out like a cos- houndstooth, he said.U traditional Jewish family,micbeacon.Bresslerpurchasedthehatand he learned to cook tradi-wore it all the way home to Atlanta. tional Jewish food, likeThefedorabecametheinspirationfor brisket and matzo ballBressler to rebrand his Red and White BBQ soup.sauces and in 2012, he left the restaurant busi- The HoundstoothnesstofocusonhisHoundstoothSauce Sauce White is a recipeCompany. Securingthelastvendorspacein that originated in northAlabama about 90 yearsago. Its a mayonnaiseEAST END MARKETA FOODIES PARADISE. base with several differentEast End Market is a testament to the local- proprietary spices. Thely-sourced food movement in Central Houndstooth Sauce Red isFlorida. The two-story building houses arti- three-layered: sweet,san-food entrepreneurs and urban farmers. smoky and spicyandEach business has its own look and feel, thats just the order infrom the juice bar to the cheese store to the There is plenty of outdoor seating for which it hits the palate.bread company with its alluring shelves of dining with the dogs. Only service dogs arecrusty loaves. Houndstooth Sauce Company allowed inside the shops. Houndstooth Sauce Companyserves up soups, salads and sandwiches 678.873.0979that feature its sauces, which are also avail- 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando. 321.236.3316 HoundstoothSauces.comable for purchase. EastEndMkt.com38 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com"