I've had a great 24 hours in Austin so far. Last night we went out to "fancy barbecue" at Lambert's in the 2nd street district (right next to the warehouse district). I've never had barbecue with cloth tablecloths, napkins, and wine goblets. There was a great piano player, and we had a very good golden ale local beer (great for a beer wimp like me) Real Ale Firemans No. 4 and excellent green chili grits. I had some coffee and brown sugar rubbed and oak smoked brisket, and a great iceberg wedge salad.
I was so dog tired that I fell asleep within two minutes of arriving back at The Austin Motel. I fully intended to rest my eyes five minutes, and go across the street to the Continental Club to hear some music. I woke up fully clothed, contacts still in at 4:15. I wish I was here next week: The Knitters (John Doe, Exene, etc) are playing two nights at the Continental.
Tonight I'm off off t0 see The English Beat/The specials/Special Beat/General Public/Fine Young Cannibals at Antone's in the warehouse district.
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I'm warning you! You are NOT allowed to have fun while traveling on business!
ReplyDeleteNow, knock it off!
It's funny, but I am essentially the only one who goes out on the town when in Austin. How could you not want to go out in Austin!?
ReplyDeleteThe people at our studio report to me that most other people who visit want to go to the Olive Garden or Subway to eat, and then go back to their hotel (one of the lanme ones) to play WOW or something else.