A quick (very small just-pocket) enchiridion for Austin, Texas

Before they ban more books, and fully add Christian education to the curriculum, and send the gays away, it's time for pop in at the Texas capital.

"Keep Austin Weird" is the unofficial motto of Austin, Texas, and a movement that promotes local businesses and a unique sense of community.

The phrase originated in 2000 when Austin native Red Wassenich called KOOP Radio to make a donation. Wassenich was concerned that Austin was losing its character and wanted to support local businesses and indie culture. Also read this: https://www.spin.com/2022/03/jim-franklin-austin-weird-interview/

Well I guess you need to go see for yourself to find some of this weird (they do have the museum of weird), it’s a little work but it still exists.

You may need to sleep, so try one of these hotels 

• Austin Proper: https://www.properhotel.com/austin/

  Kelly Wearstler always knows best.

• The Loren: https://www.thelorenhotels.com/austin

  If you want to be right at Lady Bird Lake

• Commodore Perry Estate: https://commodoreperryestate.com/

  If case your world needs a little Euro-eleganzzza state side

• Colton House: https://www.coltonhousehotel.com/

  Homey and boutiquey, just right.

• South Congress Hotel: https://southcongresshotel.com/

  Just leave me at their pool.

• Hotel San Jose: https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/hotel-san-jose

  Don’t miss their store, the owner has great taste (she’s the Marfa genius)

To get through the future we may have to drink, so here are some bars to explore

• Holiday on 7th: https://www.holidayon7th.com/

  They have fancy drinks but also incredible food

• Small Victory: https://www.instagram.com/smallvictorybar/

  A classic cocktail bar, go here to meet locals

• The Living Room: https://www.thelivingroomloungetx.com/

  They have a fireplace, say no more.

• Equipment Room: https://equipmentroom.com

  Well, a hi-fi vinyl sanctuary, ok why not…

• Powder Room: https://www.loboshospitality.com/venues/powderroomatx

  A speak easy when you need it most, I mean the gays might have to…again

• Eberly: https://eberlyaustin.com

  It’s a cocktail thing

The dining is next level, and I appreciate that they don’t fuck around.  

• Eberly Austin: https://eberlyaustin.com/

  It’s a hang out…

• Lutie’s: https://www.luties.com/

  Go brunch, you won’t regret it. Great to people watch.

• Bureau de Poste at Tiny Grocer - https://bureaudeposteatx.com/

  Petite French bistro pour vous.

• Ember Kitchen - https://www.emberatx.com/

  If you love some live fire cooking.

• Pecan Street Cafe - https://pecansquarecafe.com/

  Seasonal cooking. Go.

• Nomade Cocina: https://www.nomadecocina.com/

  Ahhh Yucatan just for you.

• Summer House: https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/summer-house-on-music-lane

  Hanging at the lake, music and friends. No murder, just dancing.

• Aba: https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/

  Go mezze out like a champion.

• Juliet: https://www.juliet-austin.com/

  Just easy Italian kitchen, don’t think too much about it.

• Sammie's: https://sammiesitalian.com

  What does Texas know about Italian? A lot I discovered.

• Jeffrey's: https://jeffreysofaustin.com

  Truffled devils eggs, that tells you everything.

• Comedor: https://comedortx.com

  Modern Mexican this side of that wall.

• Otoko: https://otokoaustin.com/otoko

  12 seat Japanese, yes to all yeses.

Shopping (and not in that cheesy way that we sometimes see in the world)

• Nannie Inez https://www.nannieinez.com/

• Supply showroom https://www.supplyshowroom.com/

• First Light Books: https://www.firstlightaustin.com/

• Canvas Showroom: https://www.canvas-showroom.com/

• Peacock Alley: https://www.peacockalley.com/pages/austin

• Rath: https://galleryrath.com/

Museums, art galleries etc. worth checking out

• West Chelsea Contemporary: https://wcc.art/

• Blanton Museum of Art: https://blantonmuseum.org/

• The Contemporary: https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/

• Austin Central Library - https://library.austintexas.gov/