Austin recs

[pantsparty]

My H is going on a guy's trip this weekend. Does anyone have recs of places to go/things to do/restaurant recs? I've already told him he has to bring me back a cowboy hat, ostrich boots, a glass shaped like a boot, and a piece of Texas toast, so he'll have his hands full.

[charley]

Do you know if they are staying on the lake or closer to DT?

[rosiedozie]

Do they like beer? If so, there are a plethora of amazing local breweries that they should visit.

[fuckyourcouch]

Gourdoughs if he's into donuts.
Any of the food trucks honestly.

Salt lick BBQ.

[pantsparty]

Aug 19, 2015 14:50:09 GMT -5 charley said:

Do you know if they are staying on the lake or closer to DT?

H doesn't know. There's a reason I plan all our trips.

He thinks it's not too far away, they plan to Uber downtown.

[charley]

I say Franklin or Salt Lick for bbq. There are also always good shows downtown. There are a couple of "secret" speakeasy places that are really neat.
If they are near the lake, definitely rent a boat or go golfing. It's beautiful out that way.

[pantsparty]

Aug 19, 2015 14:51:19 GMT -5 rosiedozie said:

Do they like beer? If so, there are a plethora of amazing local breweries that they should visit.

Yes, they're beer drinkers. Any favorites?

[liverandonions]

Frank. Delicious hot dogs/sausages and they have a really good Bacon infused vodka Bloody Mary.

hotdogscoldbeer.com

[rosiedozie]

Aug 19, 2015 15:04:18 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

Aug 19, 2015 14:51:19 GMT -5 rosiedozie said:

Do they like beer? If so, there are a plethora of amazing local breweries that they should visit.

Yes, they're beer drinkers. Any favorites?

The ones closest to downtown that I like are Independence Brewery, Austin Beer Garden and Brewery, Hops and Grain and Live Oak. Craft Pride is a really cool little bar with a lot of craft beer as well. 

Up north are Adelbert's, Circle Brewery and Austin Beerworks. 

My absolute favorite is Jester King, but it's out in Dripping Springs so could be a bit tricky if they're using Uber. 

[Deleted]

Lucys Chicken. Best fried chicken I've ever had.

I 2nd Austin Beer Garden

[miso]

Franklin BBQ
Juan in a Million
Kerbey Lane
Qui
Tacodeli
Torchy's Tacos
Uchi

[isabel]

Uchi
Magnolia Cafe for late night
Olivia

Zilker Park and Town Lake are cool. They could kayak.
There's tons of live music downtown. Esther's Follies is a comedy show, pretty funny.
It's probably too early for the bats, but there's a huge bat colony under the Congress bridge that comes out at dusk.
Lake Travis isn't far from downtown. They could rent a boat. The lake is finally back up! If they go out that way, The Oasis has good Mexican and margaritas and fantastic lake views.

Eta: I second Gordough's, Kerbey Lane (get the migas with queso!), and Torchy's Tacos

[pantsparty]

Thanks guys!

[StephaniePlum]

Aug 19, 2015 16:26:21 GMT -5 isabel said:

Uchi
Magnolia Cafe for late night
Olivia

Zilker Park and Town Lake are cool. They could kayak.
There's tons of live music downtown. Esther's Follies is a comedy show, pretty funny.
It's probably too early for the bats, but there's a huge bat colony under the Congress bridge that comes out at dusk.
Lake Travis isn't far from downtown. They could rent a boat. The lake is finally back up! If they go out that way, The Oasis has good Mexican and margaritas and fantastic lake views.

Eta: I second Gordough's, Kerbey Lane (get the migas with queso!), and Torchy's Tacos

Wish I could like this one twice!!!!

[StephaniePlum]

Also- Uchiko (the son of Uchi- same owner)- better than Uchi, IMHO

[StephaniePlum]

Also- Uchiko (the son of Uchi- same owner)- better than Uchi, IMHO

[urbancowgirl]

I had a great lunch at Easy Tiger a few months ago. I'm still thinking about their soft pretzels and beer cheese dip.

[isabel]

Aug 19, 2015 19:54:18 GMT -5 StephaniePlum said:

Also- Uchiko (the son of Uchi- same owner)- better than Uchi, IMHO

Really? We're going to Austin for Thanksgiving and I want to go, but we will only have time for one. Hmmmmmm.