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Austin and Central Texas Community |OT| Tacos, Tunes, Traffic, and Torridity
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Whoa, is there any other catch? I just researched these and 5% looks too good to be true.
Zoe
Member
Max of $1000, one per customer
firebricks3
Member
I'll be there on Friday as well.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Service industry keeps me away from big ATX festival again! 
I need to find night spots that don't revolve around alcohol. This is crazy as I live downtown, but I work out almost every day, so I don't really drink anymore.
I need to find night spots that don't revolve around alcohol. This is crazy as I live downtown, but I work out almost every day, so I don't really drink anymore.
Chance Hale
Member
That cool front was such a tease before ACL, it's so sunny and hot and it's going to get to the mid 90s ;-;
Thanks. As far as "It's cancer and it's chemotherapy" goes, it could have been a lot worse. I still couldn't justify going out even for a few hours walking around and standing in a field though. I was able to sell my ticket at an easier loss to swallow than 100%, but I was really looking forward to this weekend up until about a month ago.
Zoe
Member
Whadya have to say now, huh?
SerArthurDayne
Member
Last weekend was excellent weather for ACL. Looks like this weekend might be even better, though it was toasty earlier today. Much better than the desert wasteland conditions of weekend 2 last year.
BeardyChan
Member
Fine Austin gaffers I am traveling soon to the new silicon valley for the F1 USGP in a few weeks. Still trying to figure out where to stay and how to get to the CotA which is seemingly more troublesome than getting airfare and tickets to the event.
I'm gonna have a few days buffering my trip (wed/thurs and monday) and want to know of some places to check out. I was planning already to check out Franklins BBQ but I don't really have any other places in mind.
Anyone else from the area going to the event?
I'm gonna have a few days buffering my trip (wed/thurs and monday) and want to know of some places to check out. I was planning already to check out Franklins BBQ but I don't really have any other places in mind.
Anyone else from the area going to the event?
Etrian Oddity
Member
New Korean rice bowl spot opened up on the Drag, called K-Bop. Passed by it the other day and checked it out for supper today, and I enjoyed it. Nothing mind-blowing, but very solid homemade Korean food. If you live downtown close to campus, check it out. The manager is a really nice guy, too.
BeardyChan
Member
How the hell do you guys get around this town with no Uber or Lyft? I just made plans and now I've got to figure out how I'm getting around town because of this. Do I need to worry about more drunk drivers because of this?
We've got different apps here. I like Fasten, but there's also Fare and Ride Austin.
Zoe
Member
They said there's been no change in drunk driving compared to last year's ACL.
Chance Hale
Member
Fare and Fasten are fine. I have noticed barely any difference, to be honest. All the Uber/Lyft drivers just switched. Fare is a little more expensive, I guess.
I haven't noticed any more drunk driving.
BeardyChan
Member
Great point Zoe! Ride|Austin apparently is using Ubers technology so I'm gonna try them all and see which is best.
I really need a partner in crime to fully enjoy all these amazing options you guys have for food. I've narrowed it down to about a dozen but I'm sure I'll find more before my trip.
I'm gonna be staying near the south congress. I gather that's a hip area?
I really need a partner in crime to fully enjoy all these amazing options you guys have for food. I've narrowed it down to about a dozen but I'm sure I'll find more before my trip.
I'm gonna be staying near the south congress. I gather that's a hip area?
Etrian Oddity
Member
What's your list so far
It's also a very tourist-trappy area, the boutiques and shops on South Congress will charge you an arm and a leg.
Troubled Bat
Member
I would totally be that person, if I had a job. I love me some food, and definitely love exploring to places I haven't been to yet.
BeardyChan
Member
What's your list so far
It's also a very tourist-trappy area, the boutiques and shops on South Congress will charge you an arm and a leg.
I'm used to that as I live near SF and it's crazy here.
As for a list I've got these down for sure:
Franklin's
Torchy's Tacos
Bangers Sausage House and Beer garden
Waffle house
Any suggestions for places I can't miss would be helpful. I thought I had a good list, but most of the places ended up being tourist trap stuff like Rudy's or Stubs which I'm sure might be good, but I'm not really looking for that. I could be totally wrong in my perception of them though.
Something I am interested in is southern style food and more bbq. And any local regional foods that I can ship home so I can share it with the missus.
Any icehouses or breweries that are must see's?
The Broken Ska Record
Member
Is anyone else going to Alamo City Comic Con at the end of the month?
Etrian Oddity
Member
24 Diner is a waaaaaaaaaay better option than Waffle House, haha.
Ramen Tatsuya is a spot you want to hit up, too. The south location is way cooler as far as style.
Also, Uchi's "sake social" (aka, happy hour) is not to be missed. It's affordable and lets you try out arguably Austin's most important restaurant as far as cultivating chefs that have gone on to have their own Austin restaurants.
BeardyChan
Member
Why, well I thought it was something of a legend that we don't have over here on the west coast. The 24 hour grease pits aren't in high demand, but 24 hour vegan juicebars are.
I will put Rudy's back on the list of places to check out then with your recommendation. So if it's bad I'm gonna blame you.
I definitely would be up for checking out something from the suggestions if you've not checked one of them out we can explore it together.
I had Hopdoddy's on my initial list so back on it'll go.
That's the sushi spot I was hearing about that is godly isn't it? Ok that is all gonna happen one way or another.
Thank you guys for the suggestions I think I've got a pretty full list of options for places to go now. Can't wait to get my grub on!
Zoe
Member
I will put Rudy's back on the list of places to check out then with your recommendation. So if it's bad I'm gonna blame you.
Well, calling it a tourist trap is just weird. It's like the opposite of that--it's where the locals go when they just want some barbecue without having to make an event out of it.
coredecepts
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If you want to go to an Austin-y 24hr diner, go to the nearest Kerbey Lane.
And when you go to Rudy's they'll ask you if you've been there before. Make sure you say no. This is important. You'll get to sample everything on the menu. Order meats by weight. The menu has everything listed in half-pounds, but you can order in quarter-pounds, .1 pounds, whatever you want. In addition to using the menu terms for brisket, Moist, Lean, and Cutter's Choice, you can tell them exactly how you like your brisket (outside cut aka lots of crispy bark), and they'll get the best cut they can.
I uh...I like Rudy's.
And when you go to Rudy's they'll ask you if you've been there before. Make sure you say no. This is important. You'll get to sample everything on the menu. Order meats by weight. The menu has everything listed in half-pounds, but you can order in quarter-pounds, .1 pounds, whatever you want. In addition to using the menu terms for brisket, Moist, Lean, and Cutter's Choice, you can tell them exactly how you like your brisket (outside cut aka lots of crispy bark), and they'll get the best cut they can.
I uh...I like Rudy's.
Zoe
Member
We almost bought a house that backs up to the 620 Rudy's. I can take it or leave it, but that would have been very, very dangerous for the bf.
fallengorn
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That's pretty much one of two goals I ever have when I'm in Austin.
Not to break up the food discussion, but out all the half-dozen or so ridesharing apps around is Fasten the best of them now?
Zoe
Member
There was a discussion going on over at the Austin Reddit sub yesterday that suggests Fare is preferable to Fasten, both from a consumer and driver perspective.
Went to Eberly soft opening last nigh (about 1/2 a block towards the river from Uchi)
Absolutely amazing space. They bought the old bar from the Cedar Tavern in NYC when it closed, and it looks phenomenal.
One of the 3-4 prettiest bar/restaurants in Austin for sure.
Cocktails were so so, but they hired my favorite bar tender from Justine's, so you can get super solid stuff if you get off their drinks menu and go with standards.
I didn't eat there, but there also appears to be a bar at the restaurant that is unique from the back bar.
Absolutely amazing space. They bought the old bar from the Cedar Tavern in NYC when it closed, and it looks phenomenal.
One of the 3-4 prettiest bar/restaurants in Austin for sure.
Cocktails were so so, but they hired my favorite bar tender from Justine's, so you can get super solid stuff if you get off their drinks menu and go with standards.
I didn't eat there, but there also appears to be a bar at the restaurant that is unique from the back bar.
Fasten is really shitting the bed recently.
They seem to have the most drivers, but I routinely have 15+ minute waits, and i live extremely central on South Lamar. During popular hours I've totally failed to be able to get a ride home for North of 30 minutes. I want to be able to go out and not have to worry about if I am going to get a ride home or now. I can walk home from pretty much anywhere but Rainey/East 6th. But still.
fallengorn
Bitches love smiley faces
Yikes. Guess I'll load up Fare when I'm in town next week. Thanks guys.
Another vote for Rudy's. I like the short waits and the shout-outs they give to newcomers. (Plus, the sticker!) The Magnolia Cafe is good too for a diner experience.
Quite off topic, but is anyone interested in Toastmasters, to work on your communication and leadership skills? I am an officer at one of the clubs, and would be happy to have you over for a visit. Feel free to PM me for more info, thanks.
BeardyChan
Member
Well all this talk of Rudy's makes me think you guys need an excuse to go there.
Food aside what other things are worth checking out? I feel stupid I didn't read the OP at first lol what a junior mistake.
Anyone interested in going on a VIP Pit Walk at Cota? It's Thursday next week between 4-6pm. I've got 3 spots available
Food aside what other things are worth checking out? I feel stupid I didn't read the OP at first lol what a junior mistake.
Anyone interested in going on a VIP Pit Walk at Cota? It's Thursday next week between 4-6pm. I've got 3 spots available
firebricks3
Member
Evidently an explosion happened at the 3m building near four points and we all lost power. It's back now and I don't think anyone knows what happened.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Vicetone is playing at Kingdom this weekend, fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu