Austin Texas RFI

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Did not have time to make it to Antone's, unfortunately.

Another great reason to love the Alamo Drafthouse:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVz-fO7kxcQ&feature=player_embedded

MAGNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(^^^ have seriously typed that in like 30 places across the internet over the last couple of days)

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.

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.

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.

I went to End of an Ear last trip, but I wanted to wander around downtown and Waterloo was more conducive to that.

Who on here is living in the Austin area these days? Do we have enough folks for some type of meet up?

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.

I'll probably me making what will sadly be my last trip down there for this work project in early to mid June.

I'm here, always down to meet new folks.

Not in almost 20 years

I need a place to go to dinner with parents in saturday night... Request us for something "farm to table." Any suggestions?

Monument Cafe in Georgetown comes to mind, bit of a drive though

The East Side Showroom on e. 6th is a really good "farm to table" place.

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.

possible opportunity to get folks together?

If anybody would be up for a Monday or Tuesday night thing, sure. I'll be there the 18th and 19th.

I could probably do that, anyone else?

I'll be in back in Austin thursday!

I'm in you, Austin.

That sounded dirtier than I intended.

Anyone up for an Austin fap tomorrow night? Moodles?

I wish I was feeling better. I'd come down from Dallas but you all don't need my respiratory death virus.

No, but, shit, I'd love to meet an EZ. Feel better.

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.

Definitely.

FYI: I'm going to be in Austin from Friday the 27th thru Thursday the 2nd of April. Hit me up on ilxmail if you're up for a beer.

yeah, i saw your Facebook post the other day, KF.

http://i.imgur.com/brjpF2z.png

Great article about the guy behind Europa Books http://www.austinchronicle.com/books/2000-03-10/76131/

And an interview with him: http://www.briancombs.net/3288/

I guess the Austin Europa Books was a satellite of the one in Chicago

Is any thread talking about what is going on down there right now? Was anyone there for SXSW? This is kind of the scariest thing of its kind since the DC area sniper.

and an explosion at a FedEx center near San Antonio last night; one injury

Can Austin Stay Weird Despite The Bombs That Keep Exploding? - https://t.co/LFFn9KYoIp pic.twitter.com/Hi7dtBVlE0

— CBSDFW (@CBSDFW) March 20, 2018

Stay Classy, DFW.

another one

What the hell

Apparently not connected to the rest, but really who knows?

I've been to that FedEx in Sunset Valley they're saying the latest two bombs were mailed from. It's got a Mighty Fine right next to it; they have amazing french fries.