Austin, TX Meetup

**TonyH** · 02-10-2010, 10:58 AM

I'd be up for this. If you're after BBQ, I might suggest the County Line on 2222. Also, it's 5 minutes from my house!

**Bertilak** · 02-10-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by thubbard76

I'd be up for this. If you're after BBQ, I might suggest the County Line on 2222. Also, it's 5 minutes from my house!

County Line is a restaurant (waiters, etc.) whereas Rudy's is cafeteria style and less formal. Not to say County Line is too formal!

Might need reservation for a group at CL but not at Rudy's.

This is based on one visit to CL about 4-5 years ago so I may be off a bit.

**TonyH** · 02-10-2010, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Robert Paulsen

County Line is a restaurant (waiters, etc.) whereas Rudy's is cafeteria style and less formal. Not to say County Line is too formal!

Might need reservation for a group at CL but not at Rudy's.

This is based on one visit to CL about 4-5 years ago so I may be off a bit.

I agree, but they do have a great patio area by the water on the back side of the restaurant that would be excellent, weather permitting.

I love Rudy's though!

**mantic** · 02-10-2010, 11:25 AM

How about a Thunderclouds sub place? They probably wouldn't blink an eye at a bunch of nutty shavers.

**Sueto** · 02-10-2010, 11:31 AM

A couple other suggestions

Stubbs is downtown area

and there is always Salt Lick

**Spivey** · 02-10-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Sueto

A couple other suggestions

Stubbs is downtown area

and there is always Salt Lick

I live 5 min from Salt Lick!

**TonyH** · 02-10-2010, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by mantic

How about a Thunderclouds sub place? They probably wouldn't blink an eye at a bunch of nutty shavers.

Thanks a bunch Mantic! Now I have that stupid song stuck in my head!

and i'm hungry....

**Aquanin** · 02-10-2010, 11:38 AM

This is gonna be fun!!

**mantic** · 02-10-2010, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by thubbard76

Thanks a bunch Mantic! Now I have that stupid song stuck in my head!

and i'm hungry....

I should've suggested a Taco Cabana.

--Mark

**msandoval858** · 02-10-2010, 11:54 AM

Salt Lick sounds appealing to me as it's my personal favorite. The new one at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock would be easy to get to and I think they do have private areas. The one in Driftwood is the best, but it is a bit out there. Unforunately it's either way north or way south with them.

Last time we did Poke e Joes and it was ok. We had a seperate dining area and buffet line that worked out to only be like $10 a person roughly. Unfortunately, the food wasn't the best but it's the only thing that was available to us that weekend. Not bad, but not great. We'll also look in to Rudy's and Smokey Mo's, which are very similar. I think Mo's has a private dining area.

**mkevenson** · 02-10-2010, 01:02 PM

After talking with my travel agent (lovely wife), I learned that we will be in Austin Wed thru Sunday of that week. Would love to stop by at the gathering and say howdy. That is, if Kalifornians, are welcome?

Have only been to one other B&B get together, a honing class by Joel, but it was fun. Looking forward to it.

Mark

**texbilly** · 02-10-2010, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by msandoval858

Salt Lick sounds appealing to me as it's my personal favorite. The new one at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock would be easy to get to and I think they do have private areas. The one in Driftwood is the best, but it is a bit out there. Unforunately it's either way north or way south with them.

Mike, I'll cast another vote for Salt Lick. Too bad there's nothing in between and I'd agree the Driftwood location would be a bit more difficult. And yes, I live in Round Rock....

**msandoval858** · 02-10-2010, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by texbilly

Mike, I'll cast another vote for Salt Lick. Too bad there's nothing in between and I'd agree the Driftwood location would be a bit more difficult. And yes, I live in Round Rock....

I live in Round Rock/Pflugerville area as well. Obviously that location works great for me as well but i know some other guys are coming from much further out

Heck, one of our special guests will be coming all the way from NY!

**Bertilak** · 02-10-2010, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by texbilly

Mike, I'll cast another vote for Salt Lick. Too bad there's nothing in between and I'd agree the Driftwood location would be a bit more difficult. And yes, I live in Round Rock....

The one in Round Rock will be easy access from IH35. Just take 79 east about 4 miles.

**Spivey** · 02-10-2010, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by texbilly

Mike, I'll cast another vote for Salt Lick. Too bad there's nothing in between and I'd agree the Driftwood location would be a bit more difficult. And yes, I live in Round Rock....

Heh. I'm pretty sure that I'll be in the minority here, and that's ok, but I live 5 miles from the Driftwood Salt Lick.

Say, I may have missed this: are we looking at a mid-day or evening meeting?

**TonyH** · 02-10-2010, 03:27 PM

He said a lunch, but didn't specify a time. I was wondering as well.

**arghblech** · 02-10-2010, 04:25 PM

I get back from a vacation the night before. If I'm in traveling shape I'll appear.

**msandoval858** · 02-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Meeting will be over lunch. Exact time will depend on restaurant availability, which Scorpio is working on when he gets a chance this week. Should have something by this weekend on that.