Fellow Hounds, I’m a West Coast Hound in town for SXSW and am in search of local favorites and specialties to discover. Highlights thus far have included 34th St. Cafe (Very good) and Sams BBQ (Outstanding!). Any additional... (3 replies, last updated by Greg Spence March 14, 2006)

http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/02/food-and-drink-related-panels-at-2009-south-by-southwest-sxsw.html (0 replies, last updated by scrumptiouschef February 18, 2009)

Hey! I’m new to the board, and this isn’t exactly SXSW, but Artz Rib House is catering my book launch party on March 21, 6:30 at BookPeople. Free BBQ—and free beer from St. Arnolds. There will be live music, too.... (6 replies, last updated by joanek March 18, 2003)

my husband will be staying in downtown austin for sxsw festival for 9 days. he will have a car but probably won’t want to drive too far. can you give some suggestions for: bbq steakhouse breakfasts southern fare burger joints... (19 replies, last updated by natinator June 19, 2009)

Hello All, My name is Keith and I work for a label in NYC called Kemado Records. This year at SXSW, we are throwing a party w/ Vice (records & magazine). We are in need of a licensed caterer to help us serve alcohol. It would be a... (0 replies, last updated by Keith March 9, 2005)

I had a work related errand to run downtown this afternoon. Travelling down Red River, I noticied the Hot Dog King stand already operating to serve the SXSW crowds. I was tempted to stop (never had one before) but the parking... (3 replies, last updated by jwynne2000 March 13, 2008)

in an empty lot. I drive by this all the time, but am curious to give it a try. I recall there being mention that we got our own board because of reasons possibly related to SXSW events and other promotional opportunities. I was... (8 replies, last updated by Knoblauch March 15, 2007)

can vouch for Casino and Jackalope as pretty decent. (Casino has declined badly in quality, and you’ll probably wait 1.5 hours during SXSW) For cheap and fast, P Terry’s is similar to In N Out, if you’ve had... (8 replies, last updated by panthacat March 11, 2008)

Last year, I wasn’t well prepared with any ideas of where I should be eating in the area, and I don’t want to make that mistake again. I read the "Chow guide to SXSW" and saw nothing but negative feedback from the... (34 replies, last updated by kathryn March 22, 2007)

suggested coming during SXSW because we love going to shows. Has anyone been to the festival? I would also like some input on the drive from San Antonio to Dallas and anything interesting to see (and places to eat of course) in... (3 replies, last updated by Frank M November 12, 2005)

You can still follow and join in the discussion Nab started here by going to this address: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/377718 The thread’s been moved to the Chow Feedback board, since we’re mainly commenting on the... (0 replies, last updated by MPH March 6, 2007)

Hi Hounds! I’m writing my annual cheatsheet of where to eat during SXSW in the downtown area, and was wondering if there were any new, notable, and good spots that have popped up in the last 12 months. I know that Capitol... (50 replies, last updated by biscuit March 7, 2008)

I have a lot of friends heading down to SXSW this year and I’m usually the person people look to for food recommendations. But having never been, I need help. I’m looking for five must-go places for chow. BBQ and... (10 replies, last updated by amysuehere March 15, 2006)

Hello Austin Chowhounds. I’m coming into town (from Montreal) for SxSW this weekend. My friends and I are yearly visitors and we just found out that Las Manitas is sadly no more. This was a perfect spot for us, between our... (0 replies, last updated by bopuc March 12, 2009)

I feel like I’ve been on a week long eating binge for sxsw...but we had the tableside guac @ Iron Cactus on 6th on Saturday and it was the best I’ve had in a long time. Almost made up for not getting into the Rachel... (2 replies, last updated by HookEm March 24, 2009)