AUSTIN, Texas – The award for Best Class goes to ABS-olutely Paddle Board, combining boarding with core workouts. Due to a complete lack of coordination, I didn't brave it, but it sounds fun.
AUSTIN – Paul Qui had invented a dish that he knew would drive the drunk crowd nuts: deep-fried roasted beets dusted with shichimi and dressed with kewpie mayo. Beets? For real.
AUSTIN, Texas – SXSW is throughly enjoyable, but not kind to the feet. Tune in to the best music venues. Tune out with waterfalls and a Johnny Cash-themed bar.
TEXAS, USA – Barbecue. Tacos. Margaritas. Pancakes. More margaritas. Jalapeño poppers. You may want to discover the rest of Austin's sites, but if all you do is eat, you'll go home mighty happy.
AUSTIN, Texas – Lived-in leather Chesterfields, chandeliers hanging from trees, the old Jaguar parked in the middle of the property. You make it all look so effortless.
AUSTIN, Texas – The entire town lives for happy hour. Follow the noise, and you'll be set. Herewith, a list of places to eat, drink, get divey, and look good doing it.
AUSTIN, Texas – Heading to Austin for SXSW? Do you know where to go for live music, BBQ ribs, beer in a bucket, sushi and crepes, and 100,000 bats? Now you do.