Any help would be very much appreciated!
― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 12 August 2005 19:44 (7 years ago) Permalink
What do you like to eat, do, etc.?
― Austin Still (Austin, Still), Friday, 12 August 2005 19:48 (7 years ago) Permalink
Stuff to do: we like beers, I understand there are some microbreweries in Austin; we like comedy, obviously Austin is well known for this; we like museums, art galleries; we like music, r'n'b to minimal house; we like shopping, clothes - and considering the time of year, probably Christmas presents that we can't get in the UK for less.
We also like to stay in areas which have places to eat, do stuff, and are also value for money.
― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Friday, 12 August 2005 20:26 (7 years ago) Permalink
― kingfish completely hatstand (Kingfish), Friday, 12 August 2005 20:57 (7 years ago) Permalink
― Aaron A., Friday, 12 August 2005 21:15 (7 years ago) Permalink
― maria tessa sciarrino (theoreticalgirl), Friday, 12 August 2005 22:17 (7 years ago) Permalink
― maria tessa sciarrino (theoreticalgirl), Friday, 12 August 2005 22:52 (7 years ago) Permalink
I'm always happy to meet iLX0rs and show them around!
― Miss Misery (thatgirl), Friday, 12 August 2005 23:28 (7 years ago) Permalink
There are indeed a good number of brewpubs around, including the esteemed Lovejoy's, which is pretty funky. A tonier choice would be The Bitter End. Austin is kinda tough for art lovers. There are galleries and musea, most especially the AMOA (Austin Museum of Art) and the Jones Center. Sadly, UT's most notable space, The Blanton Museum of Art will be closed down while you are here due to a move. There will probably be something worth seeing at the Harry Ransom Center, though. Also, Women and Their Work, the d berman gallery, etc. http://www.inthegalleriesaustin.com/
Musically, Austin tends toward good ol' fashioned honky tonkin and college hipster stuff. In the former category, definitely check out Haybale Sunday night at the Continental Club, and whatever's happening at the Broken Spoke and Ginny's Little Longhorn. In the latter category, I'm kinda outta touch.
The Austin Motel is a great suggestion, but will probably be hard to book. If you feel like spending a lot of money, the Driskill, on 6th street is a pretty gorgeous and historic place. There are also numerous BnB's if that's more your thing.
― Austin Still (Austin, Still), Saturday, 13 August 2005 00:29 (7 years ago) Permalink
anyway, were you thinking of renting a car?
― fortunate hazel (f. hazel), Saturday, 13 August 2005 15:53 (7 years ago) Permalink
― robertw, Saturday, 13 August 2005 16:18 (7 years ago) Permalink
― robertw, Saturday, 13 August 2005 16:19 (7 years ago) Permalink
― Austin Still (Austin, Still), Saturday, 13 August 2005 17:42 (7 years ago) Permalink
I would like to second and perhaps third all of these claims. Does Ararat still have the lamb with hibiscus flowers? And Curra's is especially good for breakfast. Have a breakfast taco with spinach and black beans. And the chopped beef sandwich at Ruby's is... well, you could live off of them. I have.
― Paunchy Stratego (kenan), Saturday, 13 August 2005 19:02 (7 years ago) Permalink
― maria tessa sciarrino (theoreticalgirl), Saturday, 13 August 2005 22:11 (7 years ago) Permalink
― Jerry the Nipper (Jerrynipper), Friday, 16 September 2005 11:04 (7 years ago) Permalink
― Miss Misery (thatgirl), Friday, 16 September 2005 20:27 (7 years ago) Permalink
(I have been out of a job for a month and a half, so no, I ain't doing anything that costs money these days)
― Austin Still (Austin, Still), Friday, 16 September 2005 20:40 (7 years ago) Permalink
― fortunate hazel (f. hazel), Friday, 16 September 2005 21:22 (7 years ago) Permalink
$350 a NIGHT for rent during ACL fest 2007!
http://austin.craigslist.org/apa/408386789.html
― Oilyrags, Wednesday, 29 August 2007 14:43 (5 years ago) Permalink
If G. wasn't so paranoid about people being in our house, I would seriously considering renting my place out.
― Ms Misery, Wednesday, 29 August 2007 14:44 (5 years ago) Permalink
No shit, just talked about this with my fellow as well.
― patita, Thursday, 30 August 2007 04:47 (5 years ago) Permalink
OK, March 2, 10pm, 72F, and humidity out the wazoo. This is what defines "froggy".
― libcrypt, Monday, 3 March 2008 05:00 (5 years ago) Permalink
yeah wtf was up with the weather today.
fucking rain already.
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 05:33 (5 years ago) Permalink
Maybe I will stay at the vaunted Double-Tree next time I am in Austin because honestly the Sheraton is a little ghetto. Not even a fridge in the room, let alone a bar. Weirdos inviting me to drive down alleys and then crazy punks spilling out of Built to Spill down the street WTF with that dude???
― libcrypt, Monday, 3 March 2008 05:40 (5 years ago) Permalink
Ha well dude that's downtown for you. Can't say we're much better in the weirdo dept, but we do have a bar and fridges and a restaurant and shit. Just remodeled too.
I can't afford to stay here at the regular rate, but ay you (or anybody else!) hit me up if you're coming into town, I can hook a dude up like $79/night.
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 05:57 (5 years ago) Permalink
"Friends & Family Rates" are a wonderful thing.
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 05:58 (5 years ago) Permalink
This is all business trip shit and I don't really give a fuck what my company's paying, but the "negotiated rate" is $210/night and this is definitely not a $210/night hotel. For 1/2 that in LA I get a minibar and snacks which are v. important traveling amenities.
― libcrypt, Monday, 3 March 2008 06:11 (5 years ago) Permalink
Damn skippy.
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 15:29 (5 years ago) Permalink
btw
-- BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, March 3, 2008 5:33 AM
I TAKE IT ALL BACK OH GOD
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 15:30 (5 years ago) Permalink
I'm an hour NW of Austin now, and can't work because the wind is blowing 50mph. This shithole little town has nothing to do, and I can't even buy episodes of the Wire on iTunes.
Trying to decide whether I want to learn to love Lost or One Tree Hill.
― milo z, Monday, 3 March 2008 15:57 (5 years ago) Permalink
out in the burbs?
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 19:27 (5 years ago) Permalink
ps only go lost if you are willing to invest a bunch of time
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Monday, 3 March 2008 19:28 (5 years ago) Permalink
only go one tree hill if you want to watch something terrible
one tree hill goes better with drinking alone.
― ian, Monday, 3 March 2008 19:51 (5 years ago) Permalink
rural - building a lodge on the Llano River (near... Llano)
Georgetown/Round Rock might be South Dallas... but I would gleefully take either of them over this area
― milo z, Monday, 3 March 2008 21:46 (5 years ago) Permalink
STAY AT HOOS'S HOTEL
― wanko ergo sum, Wednesday, 5 March 2008 12:39 (5 years ago) Permalink
This winter has been so awful in Chicago. I am thinking of taking a schoolbus to Austin and spending a few days writing in my journal at a table outside the Taco Cabana on south Lamar, surrounded by grackles.
― Eazy, Thursday, 6 March 2008 01:56 (5 years ago) Permalink
doooo it
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Thursday, 6 March 2008 03:03 (5 years ago) Permalink
TACO CABANA? you're better off at Hoos's hotel's hot breakfast buffet.
― wanko ergo sum, Thursday, 6 March 2008 03:03 (5 years ago) Permalink
So, the gf and I find ourselves in Austin until Sunday. In addition to the fine suggestions found upthread, anything particularly unmissable going on this week Austin ilxors would suggest?
― en i see kay, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 04:59 (5 years ago) Permalink
i hear good things about the doubletree hotel
― max, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 04:59 (5 years ago) Permalink
^ lyar
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 05:01 (5 years ago) Permalink
nothin real big happening that i'm up on, just regular stuff. good jazz @ the elephant room. whereabouts you at?
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 05:04 (5 years ago) Permalink
I don't know of anything super-special happening this week either. I can't even say offhand if the bats are back from Mexico or if Barton Springs is open.
― Oilyrags, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 13:01 (5 years ago) Permalink
If you have the time on Sunday afternoon you should def. visit Ginny's Little Longhorn for honky-tonk music and Chicken Shit Bingo.
― Oilyrags, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 13:02 (5 years ago) Permalink
We're at the Crowne Plaza on I-35, thanks to hotwire and very last minute planning.
We ate at Polvo's last night. I dug it, the better half not so much.
Oh, and wtf is with your buses being so cheap? Paying fifty cents feels like I'm in a magical time warp. Or Pleasantville.
― en i see kay, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 14:09 (5 years ago) Permalink
Yeah it's a beautiful thing dude. A buck and you ride all day!
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 14:29 (5 years ago) Permalink
drove into SW Austin looking for a guitar store (and/or because I was bored)
The 71/290/1/360 highway cluster is a fucking disaster.
― milo z, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 15:51 (5 years ago) Permalink
yessir
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 26 March 2008 15:52 (5 years ago) Permalink
Also Parkside on 6th has very nice oysters and cocktails. Casino El Camino has a very good buffalo/blue cheese burger.
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 03:57 (2 years ago) Permalink
Oh yeah, 24 Diner is open 24 hours a day as the name suggests. Also, since you're going to be Downtown, you can visit the Alamo Draft House Ritz location without having to worry about parking. Check their web site and if anything cool is being shown the weekend you'll be in town. It's really the best movie theater/bar/restaurant combo in the nation, especially if you go to one of their special events.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Tuesday, 10 May 2011 04:07 (2 years ago) Permalink
Awesome, thanks for all the good suggestions! Now I'm wishing I was going to be down there longer.
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 10 May 2011 04:31 (2 years ago) Permalink
f. hazel, you really enjoy the downtown Alamo Draft House, esp the special events? I've always been disappointed in their presentation and approach to being a revival theatre. Everything is either ironic or humorous. I always wanted to see older movies that I can't easily watch without the gimmicks and ham-fisted humor. The Paramount comes comes to actually showing good movies I want to watch, but recently I fear they too are falling prey to the Alamo's gimmicky irony.
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 07:42 (2 years ago) Permalink
JacobSanders, i was in austin during the world cup last summer. good times.
― caek, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 08:27 (2 years ago) Permalink
The World Cup anywhere is good times, but Austin especially!
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 08:37 (2 years ago) Permalink
otm
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 15:04 (2 years ago) Permalink
f. hazel, you really enjoy the downtown Alamo Draft House, esp the special events?
I do! But I wouldn't really call them a revival theater... that's not really what they do. 80s revival maybe. Their strong points are cult movies and fun stuff... for example, they screened that version of the first Indiana Jones movie filmed by a couple of kids, and had them come and talk and do a Q&A after the screening. For straight screening of cinema classics, Paramount has a better program and presentation (but terribly uncomfortable seats). But they don't do sing-alongs/quote-alongs or cool events for first-run movies like the Alamo does. Like we saw the Scott Pilgrim premiere there, and they had the director thank us for coming and give everyone in the audience a high five. They love to surprise their audience, and I really dig that.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Tuesday, 10 May 2011 16:20 (2 years ago) Permalink
I guess it's more wishful thinking on my part that the Alamo would be a really awesome revival theatre that would show movies you can't easily rent or have been dying to see on the big screen. Probably because I watched Salo there many years ago. I kept checking their listings, and realized they only screened it because it's gross.
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 16:33 (2 years ago) Permalink
The thing I miss most about the Alamo is Weird Wednesday--I love what the Paramount does with the summer movie series, but they're apples/oranges in so many ways. Last summer during FantasticFest I saw Roger Corman's Sharktopus at the Paramount and the cognitive dissonance was jarring: "this movie belongs at the Alamo! Where's my pizza?"
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 17:29 (2 years ago) Permalink
I've been really loving the Dionysium lately... but I really get excited about having buttered popcorn and mozzarella sticks for dinner.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Tuesday, 10 May 2011 18:07 (2 years ago) Permalink
Dionysium! Do the guys really wear suits?
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 10 May 2011 22:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
The guys on stage do, yes. And some small percentage of the audience.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Wednesday, 11 May 2011 01:26 (2 years ago) Permalink
you gotta try torchy's tacos
Did this, at the trailer on First during my walk down to End of an Ear (where i proceeded to spend tons of money). Best part was the Mexican Coke! Unfortunately I was super busy with work stuff so I only ended up getting to eat at Stubb's and Threadgill's, both of which I thought were really good. Heard a bit of Mogwai at Stubb's too, wished I would have been able to work out seeing the whole show. Also spent some time on 6th before I left. Overall, great city. Would visit again. A++++++
PS - you guys sure do love your tattoos down there, don't you? I couldn't believe how many tattoo joints there were!
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 04:41 (2 years ago) Permalink
so jeal u went to end of an ear
miss it so much
like, on record store day i called them and ordered some shit to send me via mail
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 18 May 2011 04:59 (2 years ago) Permalink
I highly highly recommend End of an Ear, really a great store with super friendly employees. I could have easily spent three-four times as much as I did there, I was super impressed with the selection.
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 05:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
I heard they cleaned up Star Seeds Cafe which is a bummer. When I lived in Austin in the late 90s Star Seeds was a scene in the best possible way.
― that whore of your grandfather's (rip van wanko), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 05:39 (2 years ago) Permalink
Also had to chuckle at the people I talked to's definition of "walkable". I was told by several people at our hotel that going from our hotel at Congress and the river to Stubb's and 6th wasn't walkable, nor was getting down to End of an Ear. I didn't think either were bad walks at all.
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 14:10 (2 years ago) Permalink
Texas!!!
Did you stay at the Radisson right there at the river? I'd totally do Stubbs from there, but EoE seems like a long ass way!
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 18 May 2011 15:07 (2 years ago) Permalink
Did you make it to Antones? For reasonably price used records, it's my favorite store. EOE is nice too, but they also know what they have and charge it. But that's the case with most austin record stores. The guy who runs EOE is a nice guy though, I've know him since he first opened 33 degrees as a tiny shop.
― JacobSanders, Wednesday, 18 May 2011 15:59 (2 years ago) Permalink
Also had to chuckle at the people I talked to's definition of "walkable".
hahaha, come back in August or September and try walking from Town Lake to End of an Ear.... that's what, about a mile and a half? You'll walk into End of an Ear and keel over from heat exhaustion.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 16:08 (2 years ago) Permalink
Haha, I'll admit that I was sweating my ass off when I was done, but it wasn't horrible. I totally would feel differently if it was 105 vs 80, yes. I stayed at the Embassy suites.
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 16:52 (2 years ago) Permalink
Did not have time to make it to Antone's, unfortunately.
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 18 May 2011 16:54 (2 years ago) Permalink
Another great reason to love the Alamo Drafthouse:
― the fey bloggers are onto the zagat tweets (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 9 June 2011 02:30 (1 year ago) Permalink
MAGNITED STATES OF AMERICA
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Thursday, 9 June 2011 02:47 (1 year ago) Permalink
(^^^ have seriously typed that in like 30 places across the internet over the last couple of days)
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Thursday, 9 June 2011 02:48 (1 year ago) Permalink
Heading back down later today, but unfortunately its a quick trip for work. Hoping to get some time over at Waterloo, but not looking likely.
― jon /via/ chi 2.0, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 13:22 (1 year ago) Permalink
Austin, you have such a great city. Spent too much money at Waterloo the other night and also had a great dinner at Frank and met some great dudes that work there.
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 15 February 2012 14:18 (1 year ago) Permalink
hahaha, I've been here for like 15 years and I still love an evening of dinner + waterloo. end of an ear also essential, but lacking in high school associations.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Wednesday, 15 February 2012 14:21 (1 year ago) Permalink
I went to End of an Ear last trip, but I wanted to wander around downtown and Waterloo was more conducive to that.
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 15 February 2012 14:27 (1 year ago) Permalink
Who on here is living in the Austin area these days? Do we have enough folks for some type of meet up?
― Moodles, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 19:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
who else is living down here? we're just about to tip over the edge and ride down screaming into cruel summer. already hitting the low 90s.
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Tuesday, 1 May 2012 21:19 (1 year ago) Permalink
I'll probably me making what will sadly be my last trip down there for this work project in early to mid June.
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 1 May 2012 21:22 (1 year ago) Permalink
I'm here, always down to meet new folks.
― kiboko17, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 21:41 (1 year ago) Permalink
Not in almost 20 years
― Stars on 45 Fell on Alabama (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 1 May 2012 22:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
I need a place to go to dinner with parents in saturday night... Request us for something "farm to table." Any suggestions?
― tehresa, Thursday, 10 May 2012 17:31 (1 year ago) Permalink
Monument Cafe in Georgetown comes to mind, bit of a drive though
― Moodles, Thursday, 10 May 2012 17:34 (1 year ago) Permalink
The East Side Showroom on e. 6th is a really good "farm to table" place.
― art hums, Thursday, 10 May 2012 21:38 (1 year ago) Permalink
Kind of disappointed that my trip down there in two weeks will mark the end of my work trips to Austin. I've always enjoyed being there.
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Monday, 4 June 2012 14:45 (11 months ago) Permalink
possible opportunity to get folks together?
― Moodles, Monday, 4 June 2012 17:07 (11 months ago) Permalink
If anybody would be up for a Monday or Tuesday night thing, sure. I'll be there the 18th and 19th.
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Monday, 4 June 2012 21:56 (11 months ago) Permalink
I could probably do that, anyone else?
― Moodles, Tuesday, 5 June 2012 02:55 (11 months ago) Permalink
I'll be in back in Austin thursday!
― JacobSanders, Tuesday, 5 June 2012 03:16 (11 months ago) Permalink
I'm in you, Austin.
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Monday, 18 June 2012 23:01 (11 months ago) Permalink
That sounded dirtier than I intended.
Anyone up for an Austin fap tomorrow night? Moodles?
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 19 June 2012 02:14 (11 months ago) Permalink
I wish I was feeling better. I'd come down from Dallas but you all don't need my respiratory death virus.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 19 June 2012 02:21 (11 months ago) Permalink
No, but, shit, I'd love to meet an EZ. Feel better.
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 19 June 2012 02:25 (11 months ago) Permalink
One day Jon. I've never been to Chicago so maybe a vacation will take me North. If you come to Dallas give me a holler.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 19 June 2012 02:44 (11 months ago) Permalink
Definitely.
― heated debate over derpy hooves (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 19 June 2012 02:44 (11 months ago) Permalink