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camille65 -> Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 5:33:30 AM)
Hiyas! I'm going to be in Austin next week and I was hoping for some recommendations on good dining places. Not super expensive but something around $20.00 a plate would be great. The only style of food that I am not fond of is Japanese cuisine and that is only because I am not familiar with it and would need a guide lol. Yay yay yay going to Austin and spending time with my R! Yay yay yay!!!!

camille65 -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 7:59:32 AM)
Aw come on, I know there are Austinites (is that the right word?) here who know good places for good grub. [sm=chug.gif]

angelikaJ -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 8:30:40 AM)
Are you going to watch the bats?

Termyn8or -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 8:43:27 AM)
C'mon that's only two and a half hours. Give DA a chance, unless he always cooks at home and lives on gunpowder and dried eggs. Probably only cooks when he is not beheading something or dealing with the dogshit guy. Please allow 24 hours when looking for a response here. Some of us have only certain times to get on the net. At least us nuts. If you want a response from normal people, it may take longer. Much longer :-) T

LadyHibiscus -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 8:54:54 AM)
Don't Lucky Albatross and Undergroundsea live in Austin? I am sure LA knows what's happening there. Besides what, 120 degree heat? [8D]

camille65 -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 9:03:11 AM)
Oh yes its going to be hot there LH, it will be interesting to see if I end up melting somewhere on a sidewalk. It will feel good though! I've had enough of this chilly/humid weirdness. I'm not positive but I thought the bats were only super active during the spring? I have seen them though, a beautiful sight as they spiral up and out into the night. Yes Term I am impatient about this trip, impatient and excited. [8D] I haven't really had the time to do much planning on this visit so now it is a matter of getting it all done in just a couple of days.

Anarrus -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 9:07:52 AM)
Don't really know what your tastes are in dining but try Maria's Taco Express. It was featured on Diners, Drivins & Dives tv show. There's gotta be many tex-mex and bbq places in Austin..do a google search for reviews. $20 a plate would be pretty pricey where I live for just a normal meal but maybe not in Austin.

camille65 -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 9:29:18 AM)
I want to take him out to dinner one night instead of him always paying for everything and am hoping to find a nice-ish place. [:)]

Hippiekinkster -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 7:00:22 PM)
Hmmm... Austin... Heart of Texas.... well, me, personally, I'd go for Mexican and Tex-Mex, because you won't find any better in the US than in Texas. Fonda San Miguel - it's been over ten years for me, but they had some very good real Mexican stuff. IMNSHO, I did a few things much better, but I haven't cooked them in years. Tamales are a pain in the ass to make. Chuy's - probably as good Tex-Mex as you'll find. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Awards/RestaurantPoll/?Year=2008 Me, I'd go for Oaxacan Tamaleo, because 1) I've been to Oaxaca twice, as a food tourist, so I'm familiar with the cuisine, and love it love it love it, and 2) They have Pollo en Mole Rojo. It's almost impossible to find anything except Mole Poblano out of a jar in the US. I'd go to Sazon, too; they have huitlacoche, also known as the Mexican Truffle. Had a fantastic taco in Oaxaca with fresh epazote, huitlacoche, and queso anajo. Wow.

FangsNfeet -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 8:56:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: camille65 I want to take him out to dinner one night instead of him always paying for everything and am hoping to find a nice-ish place. [:)] Enjoy the BBQ, ribs, pulled pork, country fried steak, mashed potatoes with creamy gravy, and autographed Willie Nelson pictures while you can. Most of your Steak n BBQ joints on I-35 should suit your taste just fine without having to bust more than a $50 budget that includes drinks, alcohol, apitizer, main course, and desert for two. Although it's not fancy, Whataburger can be a nice treat before you head back home. No one should leave TX without having a Whataburger experience.

Thadius -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 9:06:32 PM)
Evening, You might try asking the fairer one over in the girlie thread... she is in Austin. I am sure she could recommend a place or 12. Have a great trip, Thadius

Alumbrado -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/11/2008 9:19:20 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: camille65 I want to take him out to dinner one night instead of him always paying for everything and am hoping to find a nice-ish place. [:)] http://www.foodhawk.com/austin/

DomAviator -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 2:01:49 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Termyn8or Give DA a chance, unless he always cooks at home and lives on gunpowder and dried eggs. Probably only cooks when he is not beheading something or dealing with the dogshit guy. Term, Im in HOUSTON not AUSTIN. If she were going to Houston I could reccommend two dozen places , but I've only been to Austin twice in my life. The first time I ate in a titty bar called The Landing Strip and the second time we went to Hooters. FYI though - I rarely cook as it doesnt pay to cook for one. I can go to a BBQ joint and get a 3 meat plate for $7.95, a tacquiera for $3.50, a shitload of asian buffets for $9 or less, Mama Mias to get any of about 40 pasta dishes ranging from baked ziti to stuffed canneloni to eggplant parmesan to shrimp scampi with salad and garlic knots for less than $10 etc.... Pretty much the only time I ever cook is if Im entertaining someone or having a party otherwise I go out or order in... Sorry I cant be more helpful camille, but Austin's not my stomping grounds....

angelikaJ -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 8:03:59 AM)
http://www.batcon.org/home/index.asp?idPage=122

cjan -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 9:23:49 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DomAviator quote: ORIGINAL: Termyn8or Give DA a chance, unless he always cooks at home and lives on gunpowder and dried eggs. Probably only cooks when he is not beheading something or dealing with the dogshit guy. Term, Im in HOUSTON not AUSTIN. If she were going to Houston I could reccommend two dozen places , but I've only been to Austin twice in my life. The first time I ate in a titty bar called The Landing Strip and the second time we went to Hooters. FYI though - I rarely cook as it doesnt pay to cook for one. I can go to a BBQ joint and get a 3 meat plate for $7.95, a tacquiera for $3.50, a shitload of asian buffets for $9 or less, Mama Mias to get any of about 40 pasta dishes ranging from baked ziti to stuffed canneloni to eggplant parmesan to shrimp scampi with salad and garlic knots for less than $10 etc.... Pretty much the only time I ever cook is if Im entertaining someone or having a party otherwise I go out or order in... Sorry I cant be more helpful camille, but Austin's not my stomping grounds.... DA, I see you are still a fan of the chow hall version of dining. LOL While I agree that it often is as cheap to eat out at certain places as to cook for one, of course, that's not always the case. I happen to love to cook and that is a pleasure in itself. With some careful shopping and planning, one can cook for oneself and eat well and inexpensivelly. Camille, sorry for going off topic. I'm sorry, but never having been to Austin, I can't recommend any places there. Nevertheless, I hope you have a wonderful time there.

Aynne -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 9:32:33 AM)
Goog lord does anyone eat healthy in Austin? After reading the tex-mex chinese buffet descriptions I just want to make a huge salad and have some sushi. Camille, have fun and CHOW has some great tips on dining in Austin, check it out if you have time. http://www.chow.com/search?search%5Bquery%5D=austin

DomAviator -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 12:58:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: cjan DA, I see you are still a fan of the chow hall version of dining. LOL While I agree that it often is as cheap to eat out at certain places as to cook for one, of course, that's not always the case. I happen to love to cook and that is a pleasure in itself. With some careful shopping and planning, one can cook for oneself and eat well and inexpensivelly. Cjan. compared to Navy mystery meat (I THINK it might be ground donkey cock - but nobody knows for sure) the places I cited are gourmet cuisine LOL Eating lunch (and having dessert he he he ) in a strip club is a Texas business tradition. Surprisingly, the "under $10" places I go are actually pretty good. I mean hell smoked brisket, smoked sausage, and smoked ham with two sides and hot cornbread for $7.95 ??? Sure beats Burger King! LOL I love to cook as well, and will do so if I am entertaining... Its just I spend so much time working that more often than not I just swing past the Cattledrive BBQ, or Chilos Seafood, or Sudies Catfish Shack, or Mama Mias or whatever to grab something... I spend an ungdly amount of time in front of the computer... My posts here are made in between pulling weather, checking flight plans, waiting for weight and balance, waiting on e-mails, etc... I probably work 70-80 hours a week so I dont have much time to cook. :(

Level -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 1:09:51 PM)
My sister in law loves Chuy's, and I know there is a Pappadeaux's in Austin, great seafood there. Avoid Whataburger unless you're getting a breakfast biscuit. http://www.pappadeaux.com/pdxmenus.htm Austin 6319 I-35 N. at 290 Austin TX 78752 (512) 452-9363 FAX (512) 452-8541 MAP

camille65 -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 3:01:55 PM)
Level that is the one place that I know! They do have great food, if there was one up here I might even rethink moving. [:D] Thanks for the links Aynne, anjelika, Alumbrado (hmm lots of 'a's around here), continuing the theme to Anarrus. Heh the rest I'm skipping because the A's have it. (Thanks DA, Thadius, cjan, HK, FnF). Oh wow I can't wait for Monday to get here!

Aynne -> RE: Yummy Food In Austin TX? (7/12/2008 3:47:10 PM)
You are welcome! You are gonna have so much fun, and ummm stuff![;)] quote: ORIGINAL: camille65 Level that is the one place that I know! They do have great food, if there was one up here I might even rethink moving. [:D] Thanks for the links Aynne, anjelika, Alumbrado (hmm lots of 'a's around here), continuing the theme to Anarrus. Heh the rest I'm skipping because the A's have it. (Thanks DA, Thadius, cjan, HK, FnF). Oh wow I can't wait for Monday to get here!

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