re: Anyone every took a weekend trip to Austin

Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 7/6/19 at 5:41 pm to roach3

Dinner at Justine’s

Go see skyrocket play

Posted by offshoreangler

713, Texas

Member since Jun 2008

22312 posts

Posted on 7/6/19 at 7:01 pm to REG861

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Wine is the only good thing going for it

Wine...and Otto's.

Posted by Zappas Stache

Utility Muffin Research Kitchen

Member since Apr 2009

38644 posts

Posted on 7/7/19 at 2:12 am to REG861

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Am I the only one who thinks Fredericksburg is disgusting and overrun by people of WalMart ?

It's totally over run by tourists and not someplace I like to spend much time in. But if you and your SO like wine then you will probably enjoy the area for a weekend.

Posted by rilesrick

Member since Mar 2015

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Posted on 7/7/19 at 8:46 pm to roach3

They just passed the homeless can camp anywhere law. Bring your shovel that vermin is everywhere in that shithole

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Posted by roach3

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Posted on 7/7/19 at 10:51 pm to rilesrick

Just returned from Austin. Mehhhh probably won't be back soon. Stayed at the new Fairmont, fantastic hotel and spa. Unbelievable the homeless people there. Had some kind of video game convention there. Was a really strange crowd. Highlight of the trip was Perry's steakhouse, incredible food. The Domain was nice as well. Lake Travis was nice too

Posted by roach3

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Posted on 7/7/19 at 10:52 pm to rilesrick

On another note that Terry Blacks BBQ was terrible, everyone raved about it. Maybe we just went on a bad night. Either way it was terrible

Posted by PurpleGoldTiger

Thibodaux, LA

Member since Mar 2010

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Posted on 7/8/19 at 11:50 am to DeltaTigerDelta

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The Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis is touristy but has great views. Good place to grab a drink.

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is a good option if looking for a good meal with a view.

Posted by keeper007

Austin

Member since Feb 2008

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Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:56 pm to roach3

roach3 did you go to Terry Blacks on Barton Springs or Blacks BBQ?

Posted by roach3

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Posted on 7/11/19 at 12:00 pm to keeper007

It was Terry Blacks

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Posted by Statsattack

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Posted on 7/11/19 at 1:31 pm to roach3

going here for a bachelor party

Posted by Teddy Ruxpin

Member since Oct 2006

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Posted on 7/11/19 at 2:22 pm to roach3

Damn, I know it isn't Franklin's or La Barbecue but I think T. Black's is more than adequate.

Maybe my taste buds suck.

Posted by Hou_Lawyer

Houston, TX

Member since Jun 2019

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Posted on 7/11/19 at 3:33 pm to REG861

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Posted by Crow Pie

Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:13 pm to roach3

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Unbelievable the homeless people there.

It's really quite incredible that so many nice cities want to screw it up by encouraging the homeless to camp/beg/steal/OD in the best spots. Austin, San Diego, San Fran, Portland ,LA, NYC etc.. These people, God bless em, should be out in the "rural areas"... not in prime downtown real estate by design.

Posted by Winston Cup

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Member since May 2016

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Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:34 pm to REG861

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Fredericksburg

if you can make it out to the Gillispie Fairgrounds it is a fun time with live horse racing. lots of locals. not your typical main street crowd.

imo the wine has jumped the shark. used to be less crowds and more intimate at places. you could really meet and greet with the owners and operators. a lot of the newer wineries feel too commercial.

i enjoy it. walking down main street with a beer is neat. i am more of an antiques in Cuero or Gonzales than knick knacks in F'burg or Granbury though.