City Guide: Austin, Texas

Live music, tacos, bbq, beer and bats

Botanical Garden

Intro

Austin, Texas has long been a destination for food and it’s only gotten bigger and more famous. I’ve been to Austin quite a few times and always enjoy the blend of Texas weather, dive bars, Mexican influence, Asian influence, great lodging options, live music and walkability. It’s certainly not perfect. Gentrification and corporate takeover is real and sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference if you’re in Nashville/Miami/Seattle/Austin/Chicago or Denver by the development, design and architecture. American food cities have a corporate homogenization problem and Austin is not immune. BUT! It doesn’t mean it’s all bad. In fact, it’s mostly good! Just take the time to make sure you’re supporting local and independent, and chances are you’ll be eating much better.