Salt Lick (South Austin) is a great choice for BBQ Texas Style - simple and hearty - with incredible peach cobbler.
1) Yes 2) Saturday - Tuesday 3) Memphis Style Best - But From Austin Now So Know Good Texas BBQ. 4) Sure - Live Here. 5) Yes - Limited Creation/Distribution
Shoot an email if interested.
MrPants
· 2 years ago
I am an austin native and my answers are as follows:
1.) yes, i am taking the week off to stain my concrete floors. Feel free to stop by and lend a hand.
2.) All of them. No need to rush over, there will be plenty of work all week.
3.) I do.
4.) Yeah, part of being a native i guess.
5.) I did Final Cut support for awhile, but now mostly just make videos of my kid.
You should go to The Salt Lick. I am vegan, and know dick about finding good bone to gnaw on, but everyone here swears by the place. I know Mike Doughty (NYC Musician) paid for an 80 dollar cab ride to get there and back. He is a avid fan of the place. Enjoy your stay in town!
retrocactus
· 2 years ago
1) Do you have an evening free while you’re at SXSW? Most likely.
2) Which evening is it? Not sure yet. Still sifting through the events with friends that are going
3) Do you like BBQ? Yup - last year I went to a BBQ place walking distance from the convention center (Iron something was the name) and it was good ol' fashioned homestyle bbq....my vegeatarian friends didn't approve....they aren't coming this year.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW? nope.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists) Sorta....probably not at the caliber your looking for.
BTW we 'sort of' met at Northern Voice....chatting with Kris after his photography session. Email me if you want to BBQ together.
Scott Goldblatt
· 2 years ago
1. No 2. N/A 3. Yes. 4. N/A 5. I second Salt Lick. It is a bit of a drive 30-40 minutes outside of town, but definitely worth it. If you only want to drive 15 or so minutes from downtown go to the County Line. There is also a less formal (ie. no waiters) place called Rudys... most of the Rudys are in gas stations. Wife and I used to love that place, fast, they have tables and it is good food. If you need places that are must stops for breakfast while in town, please email me Robert - I lived in Austin for 6.5 years while I was in school and swimming there - know all the great stops.
Scott Goldblatt
· 2 years ago
Retrocactus - the place you are thinking of is Iron Cactus downtown... there is also Stubbs (thanks for jogging my memory!) - Stubbs is known for their live music, but it has some good eats.
Cliff
· 2 years ago
The Salt Lick is the only way to go. Make sure you get it "Family Style" all-u-can-eat. Totally worth the extra $5 over a single plate.
Not sure how it compares to the Salt Lick as I've never been...but I heard that was good too but it wasn't walking distance and we were carless.
Iron Works was pretty rustic and homestyle....and you can hit it for lunch during SXSW if you beat the rush of geeks.
Scott Goldblatt
· 2 years ago
Retrocactus - Yeah, I have heard of Iron Works, though never been.
Rob La Gesse
· 2 years ago
I'm in San Antonio (Austin's pretty sister city to the South). Salt Lick is a great place. I'll be in and out of Austin all during SxSW, not sure of my availablity. Twitter it! I'm only an hour south (~40 minutes if the weather let's me take the motorcycle)
Rob
Aaron Brazell
· 2 years ago
I just want steak while I'm there.
Loren Feldman
· 2 years ago
Can I go?
Jim "Genuine" Turner
· 2 years ago
I'll be the one with the bib.
Paul
· 2 years ago
Hi Robert,
I'll be all over that!
Hey man, just moved from the Valley to Austin a few months ago and have been checking out ALL of the BBQ joints. I haven't finished my tour yet, but soon after you get here, you have about 50 million recommendations to go to Salt Lick. The original one that is. The one that's 30 minutes outside of town in a small town called Driftwood. (Everyone recommends against anything but the original, though there is at least one other one, which I happened to drive by today). So I went to the original, and it was way good (Much better than County Line, though the County Line is a hopp'n place. Rudy's is also good if you want something fast... the atmosphere doesn't match the food, unlike Salt Lick or County Line). So I have also been referred to Iron Works, for the bar. Haven't been there yet. Let us know where you decide to go, and maybe we'll crash your party:-) I would hit the Driftwood Salt Lick for an early dinner, and then head downtown to 6th Street for the night. It will be wild. : p
Rex Hammock
· 2 years ago
Robert, I have a car and am planning on going to Salt Lick on Sunday night. I usually join some folks from Austin and some who come from Nashville on that evening. We go early as the wait can be long (but we take a -- but very worth it. I can pack in some more folks in the car, I'm sure. More the merrier.
Mike B
· 2 years ago
Come on guys, the really good BBQ near Austin is in Lockhart. There are 4 great BBQ places there, and it is about 40 minutes from Austin:
1. Yep 2. Any but Sunday (Can't miss bowling) 3. Hells Yeah 4. I could if I needed to
5. I don't but I'm good friends with the Excutive Producer and the Director from Hatchling Studios. They do all of their distribution on the web and have an animated short at SXSW Film. They don't do video blogging specifically, but they have gained a lot of success through YouTube and their podcast. I'll send you an e-mail with some details after I talk with them tomorrow.
Aaron
· 2 years ago
1) Sadly I might not, but please post on what you decide. Other duties as assigned, as they say. I second the vote for Lockhart. Though evenings aren't very good for out there, Kreuz' closes at 8, though I heard that either Blacks or Smitty's had started staying open later. Sams and Ben's are very close, and even Iron Works is passable but will be swamped. I do also happen to have a car that will seat 5, 7 if folks want to squeeze in the back.
seshadri(former bloggerATwordp
· 2 years ago
This is the first time i am reading about sxsw. I tried to read about it at the site. But the site is not all that first-time-visitor friendly.:-(
Could someone do a 'sxsw in fifteen words' for a common man like me?
Thomas
· 2 years ago
County Line or Salt Lick.
Ewan Spence
· 2 years ago
1). It's SXSW - nobody has an evening 'free,' but people can shuffle and squeeze.
2) Oh all right then. Any evening except Monday.
3) As long asit's not iBBQ I'm cool.
4)No car
5). Exec. Dir and one of the founder members of The Podcast Network.
Jeff
· 2 years ago
1) Do you have an evening free while you’re at SXSW? >>> Every night is free, that's the point of vacation! 2) Which evening is it? >>>See above 3) Do you like BBQ? >>>Grew up on KC style, lived in TX so I have a great affection for it, and now I live in NC with a BBQ style all its own. So yes, I think it is fiar to say I like BBQ. 4) Will you have a car at SXSW? >>>Absolutely. 5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists) >>>Sorry, no. But I'll buy the beer!
David Dalka
· 2 years ago
I need a place to stay/share in the middle of things please visit my blog and drop me a note - contact info is in the about section.
1) Yes 2) Uncertain on my dates 3) Most certainly 4) yes, I will be driving in from Dallas 5) will be soon, would like advice on what video camera you would buy today in the $500-$1500 range and why.
Rachel
· 2 years ago
1. Definitely 2. Flexible 3. I'll assume this is rhetorical...who doesn't like bbq!? ;-) 4. Yep!
Jeremy Wright
· 2 years ago
1) Do you have an evening free while you’re at SXSW? Yep!
2) Which evening is it? Every evening but the Sunday (we're doing BlogNetworkCamp (check Upcoming.org if interested)).
3) Do you like BBQ? Hella yeah.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW? Yep, and have 2-3 spare seats.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists) We will be very, very soon :)
Adnan
· 2 years ago
1. Yes 2. Probably all of them 3. Yes 4. Yes (live in austin) 5. No
Jeff Beckham
· 2 years ago
1) Do you have an evening free while you’re at SXSW? >> Yes.
2) Which evening is it? >> Sunday evening is best.
3) Do you like BBQ? >> Absolutely. Salt Lick in Driftwood and Kreuz's in Lockhart are the best, but they're 30-40 minutes away. In town, perhaps one of the two County Line locations.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW? >> Yes. Can fit 4-5 passengers.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists) >> Not involved. Just an interested party.
Thom Singer
· 2 years ago
Robert-
I live in Austin...and YES...if you have never been to the Salt Lick, you must go there. Do not be duped into the shorter drive to the Salt Lick on Loop 360, you MUST drive out to the original one in Driftwood, Texas. It is about 35 minutes from the Convention Center (without traffic, but is rare to not have traffic in Austin)...but well worth the experience.
If you want a good hole in the wall BBQ place you have to go to Sam's on East 12th Street. Not the safest neighborhood in town...but good food.
Enjoy your visit to my fine city! I expect some good blog posts from you about what you encounter in this fun town.
drew olanoff
· 2 years ago
1) Yes 2) Sat/Sun 3) Yes 4) No 5) Yes.
Markus Ahonen
· 2 years ago
The fun thing about Salt Lick (not sure if someone mentioned it already) is that it's in Buda, a dry county -- so you "have to" bring your own cooler full of ice and beer. Dragging a cooler full of beer just adds to the great feel of the place.
Completely unrelated -- have you tried vlogging using a Nokia N93i? Check out www.myphonerocks.com... Decidedly and unapologetically pro-Nokia, but why not as he (too) works for the company. Still -- have you tried it? What did you think?
//markus
bill streeter
· 2 years ago
Hey if you need panelists, I'm game. Or are you looking for non-potechies?
Also I love BBQ too. It's one of my passions. I don't know Austin or Texas BBQ very well, so pleas please please let me know when and where and I'll be there. I have a good friend in Austin that is a big foodie and he would surely know the best places.
Rachel
· 2 years ago
1. Probably 2. any 3. Yes 4. No 5. not really
stevegarfield
· 2 years ago
1) This is what my schedule for evenings at SXSW looks like right now:
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists)
Let me know if I can help y ou out on a panel...
kk+
· 2 years ago
1) yes 2) i'm tryin to stay flexible. there's a lot going on. our party is the 12th so that day is pretty much out. 3) yes. 4) no. 5) i'm on a different panel but if i can help you in any way lemme know.
Giovanni Gallucci
· 2 years ago
1) Yes 2) Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon 3) Yeppers 4) Yep 5) Yes - MediaSwamp.com - I'll be video podcasting at barcamp-Austin but I can slip in on a panel if you need someone. Give me a ring 469-682-6978
-giovanni
Renee Blodgett
· 2 years ago
Robert - last year, a bunch of us rented this crazy bus and went to Salt Lick. It's a bit of a drive, but an interesting experience if BBQ is your top priority.
1) Yes 2) I'll make myself available to hang out! 3) Yes 4) No 5) No
Can't wait for SXSW!
Alex Williams
· 2 years ago
Hey, Robert -- I have a friend who moved to the south for the bbq. I am very envious of him. :-). The beer is good in the Northwest but the bbq does not match.
I can get a car. Easy. I'll drive. Heh. Saturday evening bbq? How good would that be? II'll bring along the M-Audio micro-track. Love that little gem. Video creation, distribution? That's what we are all about at SplashCast.
See you at sxsw! Are you there Friday? Come and check out the panel I am moderating "The Real Story Behind Snakes On A Plane" Rumor is that the panelists will be "in character." Free snakes at the door! Hey, what about "snakes on a bbq?" :-).
Ethan Applen
· 2 years ago
I've heard about the Salt Lick for years, it's supposed to be amazing - then again, I've heard ALL the BBQ in Austin is good!
5) Sure, I work on the video side at www.imeem.com in business development - what is the panel topic?
Connie Reece
· 2 years ago
I live in Austin, have a car, and love the Salt Lick.
I'm the leader of Social Media Club Austin, and I can help find a qualified video person for your panel. I already have someone in mind who would be great. E-mail me for specifics.
marc
· 2 years ago
Stubb's BBQ.
paul
· 2 years ago
Robert-
As the above comments indicate, Austin has great BBQ. However, if you get a craving for ribs or brisket between Texas trips, SV has 2 pretty good options: Uncle Frank's in Mountain View and the Texas Smokehouse BBQ in San Jose.
1) Do you have an evening free while you’re at SXSW? -- Yes 2) Which evening is it? -- I can make time :) 3) Do you like BBQ? -- I live in KC, so of course 4) Will you have a car at SXSW? -- No 5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists) -- I'm debating if I should do a video blog while I'm at SXSW. I'll be writing for Adrants and Shake Well Before Use
I wanna go to BBQ and am looking for people to do that with. Where should we go? -- Anywhere and everywhere!
Jan Kabili
· 2 years ago
Hi Robert: So far I'm free Saturday through Monday evenings.
BBQ - Yum. Let's definitely do barbeque. Just let me know when. I'm at the Hilton across from the Convention Center. Car - 'fraid not.
Video Blogger - Yes, with the unique perspective of a screencaster. I'd love to do a panel with you. We can talk about how fun it was to do the photowalking/photoshop shoot.
Not sure of a barbeque place, but last year we went to a very cool outdoor beer and burger place called Hills Country Cafe, where I got to swoon over Kris Kristoferson up close. I think they're having the Texas Heritage Music Association awards there on Sunday.
Jan
Michael Moncur
· 2 years ago
Laura and I will be in Austin Thursday through Thursday. We might have a car. Would love BBQ but a 35 mile drive might be a stretch.
Iron Works is very nice and walking distance from the convention center... It does get busy, though.
Robert Scoble
· 2 years ago
Michael: I've eaten at Iron Works several times and have always wanted to get to Salt Lick. This is the year.
cairnsim
· 2 years ago
Since everyone is hyped about Salt Lick and it sounds like there are a lot of free Sunday nights, how about a SXSW pilgrimage? 7:30 at Salt Lick? I'll have a car. (and would look forward to meeting anyone who's up for it...)
Jim Vinson
· 2 years ago
Friday night we have a creator BBQ at The Salt Lick booked. Drop us an email and maybe we can combine.
Lockhart, TX: Black's for sausage, Smitty's for brisket, and Kreuz' Market for the legend (the first two did it for me, so I've never managed to make it there.) It's about a 45-60min drive and they close at 8pm. If you're driving that long just to get to the Salt Lick, drive another 15 minutes or so - the BBQ in Lockhart is far superior.
Ruby's (29th & Guadalupe, north of the UT campus): Not to be confused with Rudy's.
Iron Works (1st/Cesar Chavez & Red River)
Green Mesquite (S. Lamar & Barton Springs Rd.)
Artz Rib House (S. Lamar)
Salt Lick (Driftwood, TX) or Salt Lick 360 (Loop 360 just south of the bridge) if you want a cloth napkin.
Those who prefer vegetables or need a break from BBQ are directed to Casa de Luz (buried on Toomey just north of Barton Springs Rd.) It's macrobiotic but they do a great job.
5.) My company, www.musicplustv.com, an online music television network, will be at SXSW. Please let me know about your event. I potentially can get either of our co-founders to talk at a panel. We'll be there from the 13th - 18th.
Also, let me know about your BBQ get-together.
- bryan
Kelly Dodson
· 2 years ago
1) Yes 2) Most Any 3) Yes 4) Yes 5) Yes, but my friend who's flying in is the one you'd want to meet. He produces the Basic Brewing video podcast - it's been featured on RocketBoom as well as being one of the top video podcasts on iTunes for many months. BasicBrewing-dot-com.
Brian Walsh
· 2 years ago
1) Yes 2) Sunday/Monday 3) Love BBQ 4) No 5) Media Distribution
See you there!
Joern Puetz
· 2 years ago
ive been to SXSW and it can be fun. It can also be over whelming at first too. If you have never tried it i suggest get a friend and go check it out
Joe
· 2 years ago
This is the first time i am reading about sxsw. I tried to read about it at the site. But the site is not all that first-time-visitor friendly.:-(
Could someone do a ’sxsw in fifteen words’ for a common man like me?
Joe
· 2 years ago
Michael: I’ve eaten at Iron Works several times and have always wanted to get to Salt Lick. This is the year.
All Comments
1) Yes
2) Saturday - Tuesday
3) Memphis Style Best - But From Austin Now So Know Good Texas BBQ.
4) Sure - Live Here.
5) Yes - Limited Creation/Distribution
Shoot an email if interested.
1.) yes, i am taking the week off to stain my concrete floors. Feel free to stop by and lend a hand.
2.) All of them. No need to rush over, there will be plenty of work all week.
3.) I do.
4.) Yeah, part of being a native i guess.
5.) I did Final Cut support for awhile, but now mostly just make videos of my kid.
You should go to The Salt Lick. I am vegan, and know dick about finding good bone to gnaw on, but everyone here swears by the place. I know Mike Doughty (NYC Musician) paid for an 80 dollar cab ride to get there and back. He is a avid fan of the place. Enjoy your stay in town!
Most likely.
2) Which evening is it?
Not sure yet. Still sifting through the events with friends that are going
3) Do you like BBQ?
Yup - last year I went to a BBQ place walking distance from the convention center (Iron something was the name) and it was good ol' fashioned homestyle bbq....my vegeatarian friends didn't approve....they aren't coming this year.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW?
nope.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists)
Sorta....probably not at the caliber your looking for.
BTW we 'sort of' met at Northern Voice....chatting with Kris after his photography session. Email me if you want to BBQ together.
2. N/A
3. Yes.
4. N/A
5. I second Salt Lick. It is a bit of a drive 30-40 minutes outside of town, but definitely worth it. If you only want to drive 15 or so minutes from downtown go to the County Line. There is also a less formal (ie. no waiters) place called Rudys... most of the Rudys are in gas stations. Wife and I used to love that place, fast, they have tables and it is good food. If you need places that are must stops for breakfast while in town, please email me Robert - I lived in Austin for 6.5 years while I was in school and swimming there - know all the great stops.
http://www.saltlickbbq.com
The place I'm talking about is called Iron Works (http://www.ironworksbbq.com/ - thank you google).
Not sure how it compares to the Salt Lick as I've never been...but I heard that was good too but it wasn't walking distance and we were carless.
Iron Works was pretty rustic and homestyle....and you can hit it for lunch during SXSW if you beat the rush of geeks.
Rob
I'll be all over that!
Hey man, just moved from the Valley to Austin a few months ago and have been checking out ALL of the BBQ joints. I haven't finished my tour yet, but soon after you get here, you have about 50 million recommendations to go to Salt Lick. The original one that is. The one that's 30 minutes outside of town in a small town called Driftwood. (Everyone recommends against anything but the original, though there is at least one other one, which I happened to drive by today). So I went to the original, and it was way good (Much better than County Line, though the County Line is a hopp'n place. Rudy's is also good if you want something fast... the atmosphere doesn't match the food, unlike Salt Lick or County Line). So I have also been referred to Iron Works, for the bar. Haven't been there yet. Let us know where you decide to go, and maybe we'll crash your party:-) I would hit the Driftwood Salt Lick for an early dinner, and then head downtown to 6th Street for the night. It will be wild.
: p
http://www.texasbbqtrail.com/lockhart.php
2. Any but Sunday (Can't miss bowling)
3. Hells Yeah
4. I could if I needed to
5.
I don't but I'm good friends with the Excutive Producer and the Director from Hatchling Studios. They do all of their distribution on the web and have an animated short at SXSW Film. They don't do video blogging specifically, but they have gained a lot of success through YouTube and their podcast. I'll send you an e-mail with some details after I talk with them tomorrow.
Could someone do a 'sxsw in fifteen words' for a common man like me?
2) Oh all right then. Any evening except Monday.
3) As long asit's not iBBQ I'm cool.
4)No car
5). Exec. Dir and one of the founder members of The Podcast Network.
>>> Every night is free, that's the point of vacation!
2) Which evening is it?
>>>See above
3) Do you like BBQ?
>>>Grew up on KC style, lived in TX so I have a great affection for it, and now I live in NC with a BBQ style all its own. So yes, I think it is fiar to say I like BBQ.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW?
>>>Absolutely.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists)
>>>Sorry, no. But I'll buy the beer!
please visit my blog and drop me a note - contact info is in the about section.
1) Yes
2) Uncertain on my dates
3) Most certainly
4) yes, I will be driving in from Dallas
5) will be soon, would like advice on what video camera you would buy today in the $500-$1500 range and why.
2. Flexible
3. I'll assume this is rhetorical...who doesn't like bbq!? ;-)
4. Yep!
Yep!
2) Which evening is it?
Every evening but the Sunday (we're doing BlogNetworkCamp (check Upcoming.org if interested)).
3) Do you like BBQ?
Hella yeah.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW?
Yep, and have 2-3 spare seats.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists)
We will be very, very soon :)
2. Probably all of them
3. Yes
4. Yes (live in austin)
5. No
>> Yes.
2) Which evening is it?
>> Sunday evening is best.
3) Do you like BBQ?
>> Absolutely. Salt Lick in Driftwood and Kreuz's in Lockhart are the best, but they're 30-40 minutes away. In town, perhaps one of the two County Line locations.
4) Will you have a car at SXSW?
>> Yes. Can fit 4-5 passengers.
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists)
>> Not involved. Just an interested party.
I live in Austin...and YES...if you have never been to the Salt Lick, you must go there. Do not be duped into the shorter drive to the Salt Lick on Loop 360, you MUST drive out to the original one in Driftwood, Texas. It is about 35 minutes from the Convention Center (without traffic, but is rare to not have traffic in Austin)...but well worth the experience.
If you want a good hole in the wall BBQ place you have to go to Sam's on East 12th Street. Not the safest neighborhood in town...but good food.
Enjoy your visit to my fine city! I expect some good blog posts from you about what you encounter in this fun town.
2) Sat/Sun
3) Yes
4) No
5) Yes.
Completely unrelated -- have you tried vlogging using a Nokia N93i? Check out www.myphonerocks.com... Decidedly and unapologetically pro-Nokia, but why not as he (too) works for the company. Still -- have you tried it? What did you think?
//markus
Also I love BBQ too. It's one of my passions. I don't know Austin or Texas BBQ very well, so pleas please please let me know when and where and I'll be there. I have a good friend in Austin that is a big foodie and he would surely know the best places.
2. any
3. Yes
4. No
5. not really
http://upcoming.org/user/1416/
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists)
Let me know if I can help y ou out on a panel...
2) i'm tryin to stay flexible. there's a lot going on. our party is the 12th so that day is pretty much out.
3) yes.
4) no.
5) i'm on a different panel but if i can help you in any way lemme know.
2) Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon
3) Yeppers
4) Yep
5) Yes - MediaSwamp.com - I'll be video podcasting at barcamp-Austin but I can slip in on a panel if you need someone. Give me a ring 469-682-6978
-giovanni
See my blog post about it from last year, including photos. http://www.downtheavenue.com/2006/03/texan_salt...
If you end up going somewhere local this year, let me know. I'll be with an 'out-of-country' client.
Renee
617.620.9664
dltv
dltv.wordpress.com
2) I'll make myself available to hang out!
3) Yes
4) No
5) No
Can't wait for SXSW!
I can get a car. Easy. I'll drive. Heh. Saturday evening bbq? How good would that be? II'll bring along the M-Audio micro-track. Love that little gem. Video creation, distribution? That's what we are all about at SplashCast.
See you at sxsw! Are you there Friday? Come and check out the panel I am moderating "The Real Story Behind Snakes On A Plane" Rumor is that the panelists will be "in character." Free snakes at the door! Hey, what about "snakes on a bbq?" :-).
5) Sure, I work on the video side at www.imeem.com in business development - what is the panel topic?
I'm the leader of Social Media Club Austin, and I can help find a qualified video person for your panel. I already have someone in mind who would be great. E-mail me for specifics.
As the above comments indicate, Austin has great BBQ. However, if you get a craving for ribs or brisket between Texas trips, SV has 2 pretty good options: Uncle Frank's in Mountain View and the Texas Smokehouse BBQ in San Jose.
my Uncle Frank's review
my Texas Smokehouse BBQ review
1) Do you have an evening free while you’re at SXSW? -- Yes
2) Which evening is it? -- I can make time :)
3) Do you like BBQ? -- I live in KC, so of course
4) Will you have a car at SXSW? -- No
5) Are you a video blogger or somehow involved in video media creation or distribution? (I need panelists) -- I'm debating if I should do a video blog while I'm at SXSW. I'll be writing for Adrants and Shake Well Before Use
I wanna go to BBQ and am looking for people to do that with. Where should we go? -- Anywhere and everywhere!
So far I'm free Saturday through Monday evenings.
BBQ - Yum. Let's definitely do barbeque. Just let me know when. I'm at the Hilton across from the Convention Center.
Car - 'fraid not.
Video Blogger - Yes, with the unique perspective of a screencaster. I'd love to do a panel with you. We can talk about how fun it was to do the photowalking/photoshop shoot.
Not sure of a barbeque place, but last year we went to a very cool outdoor beer and burger place called Hills Country Cafe, where I got to swoon over Kris Kristoferson up close. I think they're having the Texas Heritage Music Association awards there on Sunday.
Jan
Iron Works is very nice and walking distance from the convention center... It does get busy, though.
jvinson at divx.com
Jim Vinson
DivX, Inc.
As a local, my preferences in order are:
Lockhart, TX: Black's for sausage, Smitty's for brisket, and Kreuz' Market for the legend (the first two did it for me, so I've never managed to make it there.) It's about a 45-60min drive and they close at 8pm. If you're driving that long just to get to the Salt Lick, drive another 15 minutes or so - the BBQ in Lockhart is far superior.
Ruby's (29th & Guadalupe, north of the UT campus): Not to be confused with Rudy's.
Iron Works (1st/Cesar Chavez & Red River)
Green Mesquite (S. Lamar & Barton Springs Rd.)
Artz Rib House (S. Lamar)
Salt Lick (Driftwood, TX) or Salt Lick 360 (Loop 360 just south of the bridge) if you want a cloth napkin.
Those who prefer vegetables or need a break from BBQ are directed to Casa de Luz (buried on Toomey just north of Barton Springs Rd.) It's macrobiotic but they do a great job.
2) Pretty flexible Sat-Tues
3) Yes
4) Not sure yet
5) nope
Would love to get together.
Also, let me know about your BBQ get-together.
- bryan
2) Most Any
3) Yes
4) Yes
5) Yes, but my friend who's flying in is the one you'd want to meet. He produces the Basic Brewing video podcast - it's been featured on RocketBoom as well as being one of the top video podcasts on iTunes for many months. BasicBrewing-dot-com.
2) Sunday/Monday
3) Love BBQ
4) No
5) Media Distribution
See you there!
Could someone do a ’sxsw in fifteen words’ for a common man like me?