Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Austin quick hit

Cool places I went to - map here.

Allen's Boots – Shopping, boots – got nothing, but it is an Austin institution and very cool.
Cavender's Boot City –Got boots, hat and 2 shirts. All for $210!
Sheplers – Got belt and buckle for a cool $36
The Thirsty Nickel – nice place, had a few beers, caught Diego’s Umbrella there. What a band!
Wild About Music – Neat souvenir store, all music-related stuff. Got a Bass-clef pen there for Sarah.
Nuno's – Austin institution – blues bar where we caught Princess and the ATX Boys as well as Nila Kaye
Antone's – Jimmy Vaughan, Pinetop Perkins and guests. Need I say more?
Fado Irish Pub – Horrible wait for beer and food. Cute waitress, all is forgiven.
The Oasis – Entirely weird experience, good food and drinks. AWESOME view.
The County Line – fun for the whole family. First experience of Texas brisket.
IronWorks – Best BBQ I had all week.
Moonshine – Great little restaurant, fun times with Matty and Saby.
Rudy's BBQ and Country Store – Second best BBQ ever. Awesome atmosphere, superb sauce.
Maria's Taco Express – totally cool place. Thanks to Guy Fieri’s show!
Austin Land and Cattle Company – Best steak in town, I’m sure of it. Great service from Adam the super-polite server.
The Iron Cactus – decent place, got a sunburn on the patio and enjoyed pork tenderloin Mexican style.
Chuggin Monkey – meh. Cheap beer.
The Old Pecan St. Café – ok service, ok food, chipped plates and glasses.
The Leaning Pear – superb location and service. Great food, dry county! Yeesh.
Chuy's – great Tex-Mex take out. Tasty burritos.
Austin Farmer's Market – Just a great experience. Loved the bison guy.
Vaspaio Enoteca Austin – neat little place, nice little patio, mmmm, tasty lemon dessert.
Toy Joy – for kids mostly. Had a blueberry-root-beer float made with non-dairy all-organic frozen dessert.
Bella Vista Ranch – the only commercial olive grove in Texas. Need I say more?

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