I’ve seen ads for dongles to be able to watch Netflix and other video sources on your car’s screen from your phone. I tried one a while back that I couldn’t get working (returned it) because I already have wireless CarPlay. Anybody have any suggestions?
To piggyback on the best item from CM thread, why aren’t there more Central Markets? Two in Austin just isn’t enough. I’d give a pinky toe for one in Cedar Park!
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I’ve been in Austin for 16+ years and took a liking to crawfish right away, but in recent years my love for these bog critters has really grown. Love the special-ness of crawfish being a very seasonal item that comes with a sense of scarcity knowing how short the growing season is and experiencing the progression of the season and how the product changes in size/quality. I’m up in Leander, but have easy access to some of the best the metro has to offer. Wanted to offer a bit of a roundup/report/review. It’s not comprehensive, but I’ve tried a bunch of places that’s given me some perspective.
Happyrito: Favorite, all around spot for”Happy” Viet Cajun style. I typically order Mild or Medium spice level and it usually has a pretty decent kick for me. Typically eat in or do takeout but never from the popup tent. Not sure if I’m missing out or just paying more though as a result.
Abby’s Crabshack: has been historically pretty good over the years for standard Cajun, garlic butter style but find myself going here less often since Happyrito opened. Always decent but this year, crawfish seemed smaller than everyone else’s and a bit overcooked/dry. Flavors are solid but nothing exceptional.
Stuffed: always solid Cajun style. Love their email Crawfish Updates as they are really informative about the current state of the season. I wish they had a bigger space as their 6 tables fill up really quickly this time of year. If I’m doing takeout I’d more likely just go to Happyrito.
Guaco Taco: I’ve previously gone here for their semi-regular boils and tried again this year on Easter Sunday. Put in my order and waited and waited, then waited some more. Finally got an update from server and it was still going to be half hr more, so just left. Remembered that Ho’s Kitchen (Vietnamese) was doing a boil that weekend so headed there instead.
Ho’s Kitchen: One of the more unique styles I’ve tried. Nice and garlicky with lots of citrus. Excellent flavor, but were super small size seemingly because it was Easter weekend. Lots of work for minimal ROI. Don’t think they’ve done another boil since, if so they really need to do a better job getting the word out.
Backyard Boil ATX: Had heard about this place from Austin Food Adventures. Ordered too late one week and missed out, but was lucky enough to get my order in on the last weekend before they got shutdown. Long drive into deep Tech Ridge, but it was worth it as this was the best crawfish I’d ever had. Similar to Ho’s Kitchen with lots of citrus and a really nice heat level. Crawfish seemed firmer/fresher here. Heard they’ve reopened again somewhere in Pflugerville. Not sure I’ll be making the drive again, but would definitely recommend if you’re closer.
Mala Chili: Finally checked out this Szechuan spot and really loved it! Got 2# of their Mala style and 2# of their Garlic butter style. They’re running some weird buy 2#, get an extra # promo if you post a pic on social media, so did that and got some extras I brought home. Mala style wasn’t particularly spicy but had a nice numbing sensation. Ordered the garlic butter with mixed vegetables that were great too! Woods ear mushrooms, sweet potato, lotus root and really fresh, delicious bamboo shoots. Super unique and really tasty. Enjoyed on a beautiful night in their patio overlooking the Home Depot and busy 183 feeder road. Not the best vibe, but crawfish were great. Really firm, big and messy.
Still need to check out: CR Surf & Turf and Saigon 512. Where else should I go?
Pardon the shitty photos… should have cropped/editted some of those better! 🥴
I keep seeing that the visuals at the Sphere are cool, but what really surprises most people is the amazing sound.
Got me thinking about Umphrey’s Headphones & Snowcones program where for like $30 you get headphones that provide you pristine soundboard audio live at the show. https://www.umphreys.com/tour/headphones-snowcones/
I get that it could be isolating socially if you’re with a group of friends, but conversely would help you immerse yourself into the show.
Why do you think this hasn’t taken off? Surprised more bands haven’t adopted it.
They’re obviously a pretty solid, stacked team but they’ve had a couple really flat, lackluster performances this season: Alabama, OU, OkSt and Arkansas last night.
All really good teams, but seems like they’ve figured out Teagan Kavan and the lineup just gets shutdown.
Aside from that Katie Stewart “Bat Slam” walk-off in that final game of the OU series, it just doesn’t seem like they have much spark or magic this season.
Saw him many years ago at Stubbs in ATX a d it was a really good show. He’s coming back next week to the Paramount Theater and curious what to expect these days?