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    Burgers

    Yeah, I mean, I'm not looking to get stabbed. But I like a good dive bar that isn't going for any sort of pretense other than to be a good bar.
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    Burgers

    How's the overally divey-ness of Busty's? If we go out after Tex-Mex next Thursday, I've got it earmarked as a backup for Lala's Little Nugget. Also, for @South Austin, you gotta do something about that. I only lived in Austin for four years and made a point to hit up Top Notch after Dazed & Confused came out. Solid burger and fries combination. Kind of reminded me of Luke's in Houston (if anyone remembers that; Apparently, it's Annie's Now and looks similar). But a solid burger-stand type burger by any estimation. Also, my go-to for any burger joint where I'm not familiar with the other options is a cheeseburger how I like it. If a place can't get a basic burger all the way (with a few personalized wrinkles) right, it's unworthy.
  3. My strat is made from a Classic Vibe strat body and sounds great, even when not plugged in. Did you fiddle with the pickup height at all? Oh, wait, I just remembered that mine has Am Std pickups in it. Disregard all but the acoustic playing take.
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    Ace Frehley - RIP

    They'd better pay him, or he might try to settle by offering to let him slam one of their balls in the door.
  5. Until an expert arrives to answer your question: My NYC experience over NYE was a long time ago, but so was my experience in NOLA during a different NYE. And here's my take based on repeated visits to both cities since then: I honestly didn't notice a difference between NYC between Christmas and New Year's Eve versus any other time I have been there. There are a lot of people there either way. Even getting down to Time Square on the 31st wasn't a big deal (we were at a concert at MSG), and by the time we got back on the street, Time Square was a ghost town and cabs were nonexistent. I imagine hotels after the big night are going to be easier to come by and possibly more reasonable (but see hotels are expensive thread). But other than being cold and snowing a bit, it was just like any other trip to NYC for me. I'm a total sucker for top of the Empire State Building as a tourist. American History museum and Central Park are always a good way to spend my day. Frank in the East Village is delicious. I was in the quarter in NOLA for NYE when Texas was playing in the Sugar Bowl. I'll never do that again. It was like Mardi Gras times 10 and absolutely miserable. The rest of the city was fine. That's just to say that if I had my pick of spending NYE in either of those cities, it would be NYC 6 days-a-week and twice on Sunday. Again, I wouldn't hesitate to go in very early January (but haven't been at that time).
  6. I was thinking more along the lines of the fail horn from The Price is Right, which, as I type that, I realize is 100% appropriate from an irony standpoint.
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    Dallas | Italian

    Old post, but my wife and sister in law went there a couple of weeks ago, and even the leftovers I got out of the fridge and ate cold the next day were amazing.
  8. Okay, so it sounds like you're saying Vanderbilt is a test case. It might be fine if someone else (who was supposed to all along?) steps up to do the legwork, or, if that doesn't happen, it might look like a bunch of stuff was delivered but isn't set up or otherwise organized in any usable fashion (or somewhere in between)? I guess if it's the latter, we can just head to the alumni center, but we'll plan stop by Surlygate first to see if it's functional and someone is there to scan our tickets. That's for sure my preference.
  9. Sorry for being dense, but since I've already bought four tickets for this one before the season started and have people coming in from out of state, you're saying there's going to be booze and beer in the area? I'm honestly not complaining. If I'm out the money, just consider it another donation. But I don't want to head that way early if there nothing but an assortment of booze and warm beer 20 paces from an abandoned stripper pole. Or is there a setup, but maybe no TVs and food? I don't care what the answer is, but I would kind of like to know what the answer is so I can plan accordingly. You mentioned an announcement in the "Florida debacle" thread, but I never saw one until this post. So if you could explain it to me like I'm five, it'd be much appreciated.
  10. The only thing I know is rib tips.
  11. Yeah, it's like Fender wanted to copy the 60s, Japanese copy sunburst. Despite Jimmy-Jazz's take on it, I rather like it. Kind of understated. My first electric was a Teisco (?) like this one but no vibrato arm port. My Uncle bought it in the 60s and gave it to me along with a Ventura hollow bass and a 1962 Gibson LG-0. I still have the Gibson.
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    Tex Mex

    Same M.O. if I'm drinking a margarita, but I will give that a try for sure.
  13. Since I was a teen, inside skirt has always been my preferred destination.
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    Tex Mex

    That probably would have been the choice all along if I thought we could get there with enough time to not feel rushed. Another time.
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    Tex Mex

    Honestly, at a Mexican restaurant, I really just want my draught Modelo to be nice and cold and refilled frequently. And can go beer geekish later/elsewhere.
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    Tex Mex

    Our group has agreed that Curra's will be an excellent choice for all the things mentioned above. Thanks, all!
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    Tex Mex

    Vibe is a moving target for a group of married dudes in their early 50s. Decent beer selections, solid margs, and no visible water stains on the ceiling is the floor. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Y mas closes at 9. So that might push it out of the running depending on what time the last of our group arrives, unpacks, and pregames.
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    Tex Mex

    So what's your favorite? LIke I said, it doesn't have to be super close. I'll mention Curra as well. I haven't had good interior in a minute. Of the 3 I mentioned, what's the consensus. Is El Dorado worth the trouble? Does Y Mas have a decent evening vibe or is it just straight-up delicious? Mama Betty's? Just okay? I've been to most of the standard fare during the years I lived in Austin and those that follow. These guys are from Texas, so I'm not taking them to Matt's or the like.
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    Tex Mex

    Thanks. I'll check it out. There's just four of us though.
  20. It was the free, online lessons that got you, right?
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    Tex Mex

    I'm hosting some friends from out of state (all originally from Houston), and they requested Tex Mex one night. My sister in law recommended El Dorado Cafe, which looks good. But we're planning to go on the Thursday night when everyone gets in, and the last arrival is at 5:20 p.m. I see they take reservations. So I guess we could shoot for 8:15 or 8:30. But I hate feeling rushed, particularly with Tex Mex. So for a combination of good food and decent evening vibe, would Enchiladas Y Mas or Mamma Betty's be a better choice? Other suggestions. We're in an Air B&B just east of 35 and north of campus. Closer could be better, but it doesn't really matter. What says the Surly Tex Mex Brain trust?
  22. Strangely, your avatar seemed to be shouting that.
  23. Don't the hookers come pre-brined with the blow?
  24. Italian dressing to marinade and season with Fiesta's Beef Fajita seasoning. I'm admittedly low-rent with my fajita prep,
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