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re: Austin trip suggestions? Food, drink, live music?
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:02 am to MC5601
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:02 am to MC5601
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They have gentrified EVERYTHING in Austin so you're fine
I can't remember the name, but last year we ate at a place. It used to be a gas/service station. Now is a coffee bar and craft beer place with mexican food with Vegan options. It was pretty cool. And in an area that looked like it should be sketchy. But was just new LARGE homes on old small lots. Every old home that looked like it could be a crack house had a fence thrown up around it and was ready for demo.
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Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:04 am to Cooter Davenport
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It's also (well, the bar is) THE headquarters of the suburban Austin swingers scene... if that's your thing.
Interesting. Not a swinger, but would be funny to people watch.
IMO nothing ruins a good time like a couple of dicks.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:05 am to Salmon
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you should drive out to Jester King if you enjoy good beer in a farmhouse type setting
Second this
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:07 am to LSU alum wannabe
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nteresting. Not a swinger, but would be funny to people watch.
Not my scene, or area of town, but it's pretty legendary.
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 9:08 am
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:33 am to Cooter Davenport
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Not my scene, or area of town, but it's pretty legendary.
I've recently heard this. Not my scene either. When I've been at Steiner Ranch, I've never seen anything like that going on. I'm out there quite often too and I do a crawfish boil out there every year.
At the bar, it's generally middle aged professionals. Last time I was there, I was talking to a retired Dr. Really nice guy, maybe he was trying to bang my wife lol.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:37 am to LSU alum wannabe
we went a few weeks ago and took an all day tour of the wine country- it was really cool- and a fun trip
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:54 am to LSU alum wannabe
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I'm just that guy that will appreciate that I am drinking a cocktail in a room that was someones living room 75 years before.
Haha, no, those houses were being lived in less than 8 years ago. Yes true, people were living in them 75 years ago, but as recent as 8 years ago.
I'll try to keep things within your area or a small Uber/Lyft ride away
What cuisines do you like?
Do you like dancing? Donn's Depot on 5th is great spot for dancing.
Blues? Antone's on 5th between Russia House and Eddie V's. It just reopened after a bit of a hiatus.
Cocktails? Small Victory, Firehouse Lounge, Midnight Cowboy (make reservation now) The Roosevelt Room, CU29.
BBQ without a line? Micklewaith BBQ, or Terry Black's. Beware: Coopers from Llano just opened an outpost on Congress downtown, and it is not good, nor is it worth the money.
Vaudevillian Comedy show? Esther's Follies
Late night food? Easy Tiger. Get one of the meat boards, very delicious. Thai Kun at Steampunk saloon (get the Beef Panang or Khao Man Gai or the Fried Chicken. If you want a late night nice restaurant there's Justine's Brasserie.
Walk around South Congress, Rainey St, Downtown, the boardwalk and trail around Town Lake (now called Lady Bird Lake), grab a paddle boat or something fun maybe.
Any particular type of stuff you want to do, brunch, tex-mex, fancy restaurants, music or something?
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 10:07 am
Posted on 2/23/16 at 10:12 am to CorporateTiger
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Franklin's is absolutely worth the wait. Go early, bring a chair (if possible) and a beer and relax. The brisket is the best I've ever had.
I've lived in Austin for 23 years and never been to Franklins. Might be time to try it out
Posted on 2/23/16 at 10:24 am to LSU alum wannabe
If you are looking for a large beer selection check out craft pride and bangers.
Bangers is pretty cool, it has about 100 beers on tap and a beer garden outside.
Bangers is pretty cool, it has about 100 beers on tap and a beer garden outside.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 12:55 pm to Jackalope
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What cuisines do you like?
Sky's the limit... As long as there is an interesting bar with it. Thats a plus.
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Do you like dancing? Donn's Depot on 5th is great spot for dancing.
Married and 42.... HELLS NAW!!!
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Blues?
Yep.
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Cocktails?
Absolutely. I like the occasional Old Fashioned and to feel like Don Draper... Without the adultery.
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BBQ
Meh.
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brunch, tex-mex,
Yes.
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fancy restaurants,
Maybe. Will bring clothes for such. And by that I mean slacks. Jacket and tie fancy... Nah.
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music or something?
Definitely music.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 12:57 pm to Chatagnier
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craft pride
Saw that. Its on the list. that is Rainey St. right?
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Bangers is pretty cool, it has about 100 beers on tap and a beer garden outside.
Sounds perfect. Is that in downtown area? I will of course google map it.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:06 pm to Austin Cajun
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Screw the downtown area, it sucks. Get out by the lake.
What is so bad about downtown? I mean, if it's not your thing, that's cool, but you are in the minority when it comes to what people think of Austin's downtown.
To the OP
Check out Rainey St, East 6th (east of I 35), Easy Tiger Bar, Elephant Room, Lamberts. Don't spend much time on 6th St, unless you want to deal with a bunch of underage kids loitering in the street and go to some touristy bars.
Red River, north of 6th, also has lots of cool places.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:14 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Depends on how you feel about hanging out with the hipster type crowd. My wife and I enjoyed Rainey St and we are in our mid 30's. Just stay away on the weekend and you will be fine. Lots of people once the weekend starts.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:17 pm to SUB
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Easy Tiger Bar, Elephant Room,
You're about the 3rd to mention Easy Tiger. Guess I need to check it out.
I believe the one bashing downtown is an Austin local? NOLA people all hate The Quarter, and Vegas people hate The Strip.
I appreciate all input, but am really only looking for things that are a walk or short shuttle or Uber to get to.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:17 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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I like the occasional Old Fashioned and to feel like Don Draper
Go to Peche and get their Old Fashioned. It's very good...one of the best I've had. It's pricey, but worth it. You can also hit up Cedar Street Courtyard next door. They usually have a decent band playing, but will have a cover.
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Blues?
Go to Elephant Room, like I said. Underground jazz bar.
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I believe the one bashing downtown is an Austin local? NOLA people all hate The Quarter, and Vegas people hate The Strip.
I'm a local! Some people just don't like certain things. Downtown is awesome, trust me. There are things for all types of people.
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:18 pm to sabansucks
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Depends on how you feel about hanging out with the hipster type crowd.
It's Austin and I am looking for a couple cocktail bars, so I expect to stumble across some hipsters. I can bore a hipster to tears talking about beards and DE Razor shaving if challenged.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:23 pm to SUB
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You can also hit up Cedar Street Courtyard next door.
Thanks. saw it on Google street view and it looked promising. I will check it out.
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Peche and get their Old Fashioned. It's very good...one of the best I've had. It's pricey, but worth it.
Cool. If they muddle the cherry or put an orange wedge in there and muddle the whole damned thing, I'm holding you responsible...
If I have to ASK for a cherry I will know they know whats up. Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:24 pm to LSU alum wannabe
If you are looking for a super hipster cocktail bar, go to Midnight Cowboy. You are supposed to make a reservation and the door has no sign, but has a fake a list of people who "live there", and you are supposed to push one of the buttons to get someone to let you in. They have a drink cart and make the drinks in front of you, and have some pretty unique stuff. It's also pricey, and a little over-hyped IMO. I've been a couple times, and the last time the waiter was a bit of a douche and the service wasn't that great...
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:26 pm to SUB
Easy Tiger and Craft Pride are awesome. The deep dish pizza in the back of Craft Pride is amazing.
Also look up a restaurant called Bacon. Go there for brunch (I think they open at 11). I keep going back there because I want to try everything on their menu. Get a bacon waffle to split with Mrs. Alum. The breakfast tacos are great too.
Also look up a restaurant called Bacon. Go there for brunch (I think they open at 11). I keep going back there because I want to try everything on their menu. Get a bacon waffle to split with Mrs. Alum. The breakfast tacos are great too.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 1:27 pm to SUB
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super hipster cocktail bar, go to Midnight Cowboy. You are supposed to make a reservation and the door has no sign,
Sounds too much like the movie Swingers. I will get mouthy and start quoting the movie too much. If my quotes are lost on the waiter I will berate him. I see it going downhill quick.
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