Things To Do in Austin
With our move to Raleigh right around the corner, it’s time to start working on the to-do list. The list is going to help keep track of things we love to do or haven’t done since living here. I would hate to leave Austin and say “Damn! I got forgot to…” or “Man, I wish we would have…”.
Most of the things I’m going to miss about Austin are food related. I looovvve me some food. From the places I’ve visited, it’s the most diverse in food selection. Being here, I’ve been able to experience a variety of food from different ethnicities. Some of it I will never try again (menudo) and some I could eat everyday of the week (everything other than menudo).
Talking with other people, it sounds like Austin is not as diverse as other places. Well, Duh! There is always going to be somewhere more diverse in food selection. For me, that’s the fun in traveling. One person I spoke with swore Houston has the most selection they’ve seen. Maybe this is true, but Houston is like the sweaty ball sack of Texas. Who wants to travel to a sweaty sack for food? Not I!
Raleigh, seems like it’s going to be rough with the selection. On a visit a few years ago, we ask a local where we can get some good Carolina BBQ. They responded with Red, Hot, and Blue! I’ve enjoyed some of the finest BBQ Texas has to offer, and this guy tries to send us to a corporate BBQ chain. It’s like asking who makes the best burgers in town, then they direct you over to McDonalds! Crikey. Fortunately, Raleigh is growing fairly quickly. With more outsiders moving in, hopefully some unique restaurants stop popping up. If not, I may have to open a Dim Sum/Indian/TexMex/BBQ/Thai all-in-one place.
Here is the list. Like I said, most of it is food.
-Clay Pit
-Kerby Lane
-Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
-Vietnamese Place – No particular one
-Visit the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue
-Tubing down the Guadalupe
-Barton Springs Natural Spring
I’m sure I am missing something. But I will add it as I remember it. I will also mark them off as I knock ‘em out.
I’m hungry now.
6 Responses to “Things To Do in Austin”
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Stuart on July 25th, 2008
LOL you are evil, I am sitting here and it is just about lunch time, my tummy is rumbling, and then you start talking about the best BBQ food, and all yummy…. /cries
Hehe but that is good to hear, I love my food as well. Perhaps you can take some photos of the really yummy stuff as you tick each one off the list.
Stuart
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LuckyGirl on July 25th, 2008
You may want to learn to cook. This area is not known for having terrific restaurants. There are a few gems, but for the most part, it’s average or below. And for Carolina BBQ, take a short road trip a bit south of Chapel Hill to (oh, crap! I forgot the name of the place!). I’ll remember it later–ask me when you get moved, I’m sure I’ll remember it then.
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fragileheart on July 26th, 2008
I don’t remember what this place looked like before, but I *really* like this layout. Good luck on your list!! How many days do you have left to complete it?
SirRobbieRob on July 26th, 2008
We have until September 24th to get this list done. Thanks for the comment about the layout.
ettarose on July 28th, 2008
You are moving to Raleigh huh? I am a native of Phoenix Az. and I feel it only fair to warn you, when you get here do NOT try any of the fake mexican food. If by some chance you do find some, e mail me immediately as I have not found any in the 14 years I have been here. Yes I live 60 miles from Raleigh in the boondocks.There are some good restaurants here but not like you will find in Texas. NC barbeque reminds me of babyfood. It is ground up, with a vinegar sauce and put on sandwiches. Good luck in your move.
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