My husband will be in Austin for business next week, and needs suggestions for both barbeque and Tex-Mex. He's not really looking for a polished dining experience; he's looking for seriously excellent grub. Thanks!
posted by Specklet
on Jun 12, 2013 -
33 answers
I've been to both these cities before, so this time I want to explore some local fave places and grok the resident hipster vibe. Please point me in the direction of the Dolores Park of Portland/Austin.
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posted by mokudekiru
on May 30, 2013 -
4 answers
My best pal and I will be road tripping to Austin and New Orleans this July. We've had a bit of trouble finding budget accommodations that don't have 20+ negative reports on the Bedbug Registry -- especially in NOLA. Any hotel/motel/dorm wizards have suggestions? PLUS where should we go in Austin and NOLA to satisfy our many cultural/gastronomic itches? Snowflakes inside!
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posted by Miss T.Horn
on May 26, 2013 -
12 answers
Yesterday I made a commitment to sobriety, and I want to start attending AA meetings in Austin, TX. Where should I go?
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2013 -
5 answers
Zillow predicts just a 0.1% rise in home values over the next year in Austin, and actually predicts depreciation in several areas near the center of the city. What's going on?
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posted by Mila
on Apr 26, 2013 -
8 answers
I've used AskMeFi for travel advice before and it's been invaluable. This time I'm planning a road trip from Gainesville, FL to Austin, TX around Halloween to coincide with a music festival I attend each year.
I've been to the United States (NYC, San Francisco, and the Pacific Northwest) many times but never to the south – with the exception of Florida if that counts. Do you have any suggestions, places to definitely see, places to definitely avoid? More below if useful...
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posted by stackhaus23
on Apr 15, 2013 -
10 answers
A sweet mama cat and her kitten were abandoned at a friend's house outside of Austin. I agreed to foster them for a bit, but we're going on week three, and tensions are building between the fosters and my two regular kitties. Bonus complication: Mama cat has now gone into heat (I think). Yikes.
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posted by pantarei70
on Apr 8, 2013 -
6 answers
Partner and I are deciding which of his grad school offers to accept/which new town to move to next year: Austin, TX, Athens, GA or Tucson, AZ currently. What resources/methods can I use to help me figure out if I will be able to find a job in these places?
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posted by dahliachewswell
on Mar 3, 2013 -
14 answers
I will be visiting Austin, Texas for work in April. I'm thinking of taking a weekend break before I return to Europe. I'm looking for suggestions for somewhere relaxing to spend a few days near the city, preferably Texan in flavour.
posted by Grinder
on Feb 14, 2013 -
16 answers
So our planned
January trip got bumped to March. I knew enough to not try to book anything around SXSW, but even 2 weeks after, there is very limited hotel availability and very high prices.
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posted by JoanArkham
on Feb 9, 2013 -
22 answers
How do I start getting treatment for my mental health problems, specifically, in Austin, TX?
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posted by hrj
on Feb 8, 2013 -
8 answers
Cold-contacting editors and publishers in Austin and elsewhere: I want to return to freelancing after several years away from the field. Problem is, my previous freelance jobs all came from lucky, completely random meetings with editors and networking based on that luck, in another city. Please help me strategize so I can make a good impression on editors I haven't met in person!
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posted by xenophile
on Jan 8, 2013 -
3 answers
I'm looking for a place to have a wedding reception on an extremely tight budget. We're serving cake and punch (champagne if we can swing it) to about 75 people, and would like a place near downtown Austin, TX for under $300. Any ideas?
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posted by erloteiel
on Nov 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Hello Austin, Where are my people?
I recently moved to Austin, TX from Fargo, ND (of all places).
I've quickly discovered that this place is flooded with awesomeness, to a point of being mildly overwhelming.
Thus, I am asking for help with finding things and people with similar tastes.
I am, a maker crafts person type, I mostly sew and knit but I have a background in sculpture and some interest in learning electronics.
I am also a cyclist, who loves chill coffee houses and a sense of community.
I'm looking for:
1. a place to consign/wholesale goods I make, mainly plush toy monsters, before the holiday season. also craft fairs
2. a couch, or a place to find a couch (secondhand); thrift stores dont seem to have much in the way of furniture.
3. a good, non-chain, hardware/surplus store.
4. a good fabric store
5. a job
6. fellow makers
posted by misformiche
on Oct 21, 2012 -
11 answers
My partner and I plan to move to Austin, Texas, in January. We’re looking for recommendations about neighborhoods, information about the housing market, or any other useful information.
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posted by maurreen
on Oct 9, 2012 -
6 answers
Central Texas Filter: I need recommendations for mental health providers (especially in the Austin area) who specialize in treating profoundly gifted adults with severe mental health issues (including suicidal ideation) and/or sleep disorders.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2012 -
6 answers
I got my MBA, and moved from the suburbs to the city -- why can't I find a job to apply for? And those I do, no interview.
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posted by hrj
on Jul 23, 2012 -
15 answers
I've been in Austin for a little over a month now. I've been trying to find things to and trying to meet people. I could use some advice, some tips, or really just some encouragement.
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posted by Modica
on Jul 16, 2012 -
24 answers
My wife and I are buying a house in Austin, Texas ( Steiner Ranch ). We are trying to figure out how we want to finance it. We have the means to pay for the house with cash. We are being offered a mortgage at 3.6%. The cost of the house would represent about 50% of our net worth. The other 50% is fairly liquid, with an even spread between 401k, index funds, 529's, and cash. Should we do it?
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posted by jasondigitized
on Jul 11, 2012 -
25 answers
Looking for plumerias in Austin, TX. I'd like to buy a small-ish potted one. Do you know of any good local suppliers?
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posted by marble
on Jun 16, 2012 -
2 answers
What to do in Austin over Memorial Day weekend while my husband is out of town?
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posted by hrj
on May 24, 2012 -
13 answers
I've never really moved before. I went off to college, sure, but that was in the same state, just a few hours from home. This is a different ballgame. I'll be leaving Iowa to live somewhere else for an extended period of time and this will be a first. I could use some help in preparing for this and advice on what to do when I get there.
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posted by Modica
on May 1, 2012 -
9 answers
Spontaneous(ish) travel from two different spots? We're fun-loving, 20somethings queers.
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posted by jaksemas
on Apr 24, 2012 -
6 answers
Where in Austin can I host 25-45 people for boardgaming between 1-6 PM that will cost me less than $300?
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posted by Zorz
on Apr 9, 2012 -
9 answers
AustinFilter: Austiners - where can I buy a durable bag for a male, today, that would hold something about the size of a netbook or a little bigger (a standard size notebook/messenger bag is too big) that has a shoulder strap for easy carryin' around?
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posted by bitterkitten
on Mar 14, 2012 -
12 answers
We are traveling in less than a week with our five-month old son to Austin, TX by plane from Philly. We are hoping to get general tips on traveling with a young baby, as well as some Austin-specific tips.
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posted by dancingfruitbat
on Feb 28, 2012 -
14 answers
I think I'm having a nervous breakdown. Should I pursue inpatient treatment? Any recommendations in Austin, TX?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2012 -
19 answers
Taking a day trip to San Antonio with 3 adults, 2 teenagers, 1 tween, and 2 toddlers. Driving from Austin. What are some things we can do as a group? We are looking for things that everyone can enjoy with minimal hassle. We will have strollers for the toddlers.
posted by jasondigitized
on Feb 2, 2012 -
8 answers
