My boyfriend and I would like to bring some traditional Austin or Texas foods to Louisiana for his family to try over the holidays. Basically, we're looking for tasty treats that will withstand 8 hours in the car (we're bringing a cooler, so cold stuff is fine). So far we've thought of sausage from Lockhart and Bee Butter from the Bee Cave Honey Company. We need some more/better ideas!
posted by odayoday on Dec 19, 2008 - 23 answers

Austin hotels for SXSW (music festival)? [more inside]
posted by dannon205 on Nov 11, 2008 - 12 answers

So we’re planning a holiday to coincide with the election on November 4th. We figure it will be a very special occasion, with a good chance to see new sides of the U.S. But where to go? [more inside]
posted by bering on Sep 13, 2008 - 24 answers

Headed to Austin TX with teenage sister...Suggestions for fun that doesn't include booze and/or 18+ shows? [more inside]
posted by muxnaw on Jun 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Going to Austin (from WA state) next month, have little or no warm weather clothing. Should I buy clothes here or there? [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Feb 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Traveling to Texas - What are not-to-be-missed things to do in and around Austin? [more inside]
posted by pammo on Sep 17, 2007 - 15 answers

Austin, TX: I'm visiting for the next two weeks (with access to a car) and wondering where I can find the following: great coffee, a posh restaurant that is vegetarian-friendly, get-in-touch-with-nature getaways, and the best places to unwind from SXSW mayhem.
posted by krisken on Mar 13, 2007 - 15 answers

Help my wife and I find a city to live in. We have an opportunity to spend three or four days in another city to get the feel of it and would like recommendations on where we should go. [more inside]
posted by yangwar on Apr 27, 2006 - 24 answers

Help me escape from SXSW! In live in Austin and for reasons I won't get into, I find the city intolerable during the week of SXSW. The music portion of the conference (March 15-19) is the most miserable and nearly impossible for me to avoid, and I'd like to just leave town and skip the whole thing this year. Any ideas on where to go for a few days? Something relatively cheap? [more inside]
posted by lunalaguna on Jan 31, 2006 - 26 answers

This question is for a friend of mine: Good eats in Austin? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Mar 30, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm going to Austin for a couple of days on business. Where should I eat dinner? Preferrably something close to downtown/sixth street so I can catch some music after. I don't eat too much beef, but steakhouses are ok as long as they have other stuff (chicken, fish, duck, even lamb).
posted by jonah on Feb 22, 2005 - 23 answers