I've got a dirty secret. I'm a Texan.
I was born in Bryan, grew up in Dallas, and went to Rice University in Houston. Since then I've bounced back and forth between Texas and California, but whenever I can I try to make it back to Austin.
Over the next three weeks I'll be updating the OP blog daily with some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat while you're in Austin for the World Championships.
It's Your Turn - Part 2'
I've picked out a couple emails from Austinites to share with you. This one comes from Mr. Mike Eitel. His picks are all new for me, and I can't wait to try a couple of them out
While Austin has a ton of established restaurants with those fancy things like air conditioning, and a roof, there are also a ton of hidden gems throughout Austin that only provide you with a window to order from and then you take your food on the go, and when you are short on time between the Spectral Safari and the iPod tournament, fast good food might be what you need. Luckily Austin has a ton of trailers throughout the city that serve some of the best food Austin has to offer, fast.
The Best Wurst has the best tasting and smelling Brat's in the city. Evenings on 6th street just follow the smell and you will find this little booth, and get your fill for 4 bucks. Let's keep on walking down 6th street, and find Roppolo's pizza and Hoek's Death Metal Pizza will provide you with huge slices of pizza for fast and cheap. They are open at night on 6th and are both just a slight walking distance from the Convention Center.
However there is also a need for food during the day and we still have more trailers that are not only open at night. On South Congress, Hey Cupcake started the trailer trend and now there are too many to pick from. The 1600 Block of South Congress has a ton of trailer food, cool seating outside where you can chill get good food, and watch what's happening in SOCO. Also on this same block is, The Mighty Cone for lots of food wrapped in a cone shape. Cornucopia for about 50 different popcorn flavors, including Dill Pickle and Jalapeno. Plus quite a few more places to pick from. While you are at any of these trailers make sure you get a "Mexican Coke." This is a coca-cola imported from Mexico, it comes in a glass bottle, and is made with real sugar instead of Corn Syrup, and it is a tasty smooth experience that is perfect outside on nice day.
However we are not done yet, there are still more places, almost too many to list, so if you see a place on the side of the road that isn't on the list, stop on by, the food is sure to be good, cheap and fast. The list below is just a few more places to pick from, from all the trailers we have across Austin.
Kebabalicious
South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery ()
Sushi A-Go-Go
Flip Happy Crepes
Mmmpanadas
We'll be discussing these posts and other things to do in Austin in this thread. The local players have put together an awesome PDF of Austin info as well, so be sure to check that out.
See y'all tomorrow!
Ben