Just returned from a few days at the SXSW filmfest and my second trip to Austin – what a great place! The whole town has this great, laid-back energy and the people couldn’t be friendlier. When I’m there, I feel...

Looking forward to following in your footsteps next month while on my annual sxsw trek. You’ll be happy(or not)to hear that 1st place at the L.A. Chowhound Q Fest went to none other than Black’s brisket. Casts quite a...

Yeah, what’s up with that brisket? Unlike any brisket I’ve ever had and that is not a good thing. Reminded me of the shredded meat you get at bad mexican restaurant tacos. Many people I know were in Austin at SXSW....

I think I once saw an article here, on Chowhound, that billed Las Manitas as the “soul of Austin”. I stopped putting stock into the articles on this site after I read last year’s guide to SXSW. It was filled...

. If you’re here on a Sunday, I highly suggest you check out the Gospel Brunch at Stubb’s. This said, YOU MUST make reservations and call ahead to ensure that SXSW festivities are not changing their regular Sunday...

a friend who works the taco truck near Ruta Maya says that place is shutting down...terrible news for him...SXSW was a real boon to many local restaurants (including the one where I work, which was setting records), but still,...

offering to sell his homemade bagels if he found a commercial space to make them. During SXSW he played in eight day shows while continuing to work on making bagels 85-90 hours a week. He grew up in Queens, NY and told us his...

. - the best bar, IMHO, being the Gingerman, which has an excellent beer selection. Both areas are fun, just in different ways; both you and your father will find something to enjoy if you hit both districts. You’ll be there...

You must have been down for SXSW. (As was I). I took home a bag of the Espresso Medici blend and really enjoyed it. One thing I learned from visiting those coffee shops in Austin: The shots I’ve been pulling are pretty...

On a related note, I am coming to town for SXSW event next weekend, will be staying downtown near convention center without a car. Any restaurants in that area (or reasonably close via cab) good for getting some of these tasty...

I am such a fan of the Salt Lick. Anytime I can take people there, I do it! Also, on the Eastside there is a great little Mexican cafe I went to when I was visiting for SXSW in March. The name escapes me but I do believe...

there are some people in Park City, Utah who understand what I mean. Not that you, Sandra, are one of those interlopers. You are visiting our scuzzy city on a non-SXSW week, so I apologize for being a jackass. Last tip, drive to...

I like to approach Austin like a tourist during SXSW.I’m off work so I eat out way more than normal and since it only comes once a year I justify spending more on lunch.It’s vacation and should be treated accordingly....

I guess running a pizzeria is pretty stressful. Sorry to hear about the trouble. I was down from L.A. for sxsw in March and I think they had just opened. The food was good as well as the service. The owner even accommodated me...

MIKE & mike’s Chicago Dogs just opened at 8th & Congress during SXSW weekend. It’s a father/son duo from Chicago with authentic Vienna Beef Chicago dogs out of a cart on the sidewalk. Pretty tasty and spot on....