Navajo Grill is one of the finest restaurants in Fredericksburg, Texas has created its distinct and unique personality thanks, in part, to a collaborative effort from a legion of local purveyors, producers, vintners, artisans, & more. We call them our 'Grill Amigos'.
  
When working with our amigos we use a number of ways to spur commerce, money being the least preferred. Our favorite method includes trading and bartering in the most creative ways. "My kitchen guys will come help you move those granite tabletops if you'll give us one." "This beef is worth at least two cases of that '97 shiraz you've been sitting on." A paint job for a birthday party. Some rock work for a catered anniversary. The list goes on!

Produce, produce everywhere!
We use homegrown produce from my Dad's small but prolific vegetable garden — jalapenos, serranos, poblanos, big jims, bells - green - red - purple, rosemary, mint, lemongrass, tomatoes—from cherry's to heirlooms, garlic chives, thyme, sage, cilantro, basil, onions, japanese cucumbers, mexican marigold, italian parsley and I can't forget pecans - he has one tree that drops nearly 1000 lbs. of pecans yearly. This list is just out of Dad's little patch. There are other producers close by that provide everything from goat cheese to eggs.

In fact, we are active in the Fredericksburg Farmer's Market, purchasing fresh produce from local growers and hosting live cooking demos. It takes place every Thursday evening 4-7PM May through September.

  
Iron Clad Trade outs
Some of the other folks include local iron artisan Steven Karp who has done all of our New Orleans style gas lights, wine racks and the 'wine bottle' holding wine vine (quite unique) in the center of the restaurant. the granite tables on both the covered and open patios were created by local granite 'king' Phil Jackson. His ornate granite creations grace living rooms, kitchens and patios, coast to coast. We were able to choose granite from right here in the hills or as far away as Russia.

Artful Impressions
Our interior wall art consists of two paintings. If you've been in, you know why. The bold use of color mixed with Spanish tile left little room for anything else.  Artist Shanni Lott did the paintings. You can see more of her art at her husbands' (Jeff Blank) restaurant, Hudson's on the Bend outside of Austin.

  
These are just a few of the folks we have come to depend on to help 'grow' the Grill. Their continued and enthusiastic support gives us a web of 'like minded' folks that like good food and good wine. And we are continually appreciative of their support.

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