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tallchris wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:52 am Going to San Antonio, TX for a work conference from April 19th-22nd. Anything I should try to see/do/eat in the evenings when I don't have to attend a bunch of SEMINARS and presentations.
In my brief excursion to San Antonio I did the following. 1. Alamo - About as exciting as the reception room of the rental car outlet of the same name. 2. River walk by night. - Bougie restaurants, bars, and a artificial "canal" that looks kind of like the Vegas Venetian hotel. 3. Famous SA Breakfast Tacos - Solid....but it's a breakfast taco.

There must be something better, but I thought I'd get those out of the way for you. You can also drive to Austin in 1:30, which is like a short drive in TX terms.
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tallchris wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:52 am Going to San Antonio, TX for a work conference from April 19th-22nd. Anything I should try to see/do/eat in the evenings when I don't have to attend a bunch of SEMINARS and presentations.
Come on up and visit us in Austin. Just an hour and some change up the interstate, or a little longer if you take the scenic route up 281.

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Dave N. wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 2:25 pm
tallchris wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:52 am Going to San Antonio, TX for a work conference from April 19th-22nd. Anything I should try to see/do/eat in the evenings when I don't have to attend a bunch of SEMINARS and presentations.
Come on up and visit us in Austin. Just an hour and some change up the interstate, or a little longer if you take the scenic route up 281.
Oh man, I really wish I could, I'll be without a rental car (staying at a hotel near the riverwalk where the convention I'm going to is at)!
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tallchris wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:52 am San Antonio, TX
San Antonio's kinda goofy, but I like it! You have zero idea just how underwhelmed you will be at the Alamo. Couple good spots to chow down at:

Schilo's - Very old school German deli, been around forever. Slightly tourist-trap-y, but very tasty!
Mezquite- In the Pearl area (very easy to get a Lyft from downtown, shouldn't be more than 10 min.) Focus is on Norteno Mexican food and it kicks ass. Maybe the best meal I had all year last year. Definitely at the top.
Con Huevos - Life-changing breakfast tacos.

Two spots I haven't been to:
Best Quality Daughter - Right by Mezquite. Chinese/fusion deal that everyone I know who's eaten there says it's spell-binding.
Boudro's on the Riverwalk - Another classic/"been around forever" deal. They'll make guac at your table, but be warned the river usually smells pretty bad.

Man, I love Texas.
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four_oclocker_2.2 wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 3:11 pm
tallchris wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:52 am San Antonio, TX
San Antonio's kinda goofy, but I like it! You have zero idea just how underwhelmed you will be at the Alamo. Couple good spots to chow down at:

Schilo's - Very old school German deli, been around forever. Slightly tourist-trap-y, but very tasty!
Mezquite- In the Pearl area (very easy to get a Lyft from downtown, shouldn't be more than 10 min.) Focus is on Norteno Mexican food and it kicks ass. Maybe the best meal I had all year last year. Definitely at the top.
Con Huevos - Life-changing breakfast tacos.

Two spots I haven't been to:
Best Quality Daughter - Right by Mezquite. Chinese/fusion deal that everyone I know who's eaten there says it's spell-binding.
Boudro's on the Riverwalk - Another classic/"been around forever" deal. They'll make guac at your table, but be warned the river usually smells pretty bad.

Man, I love Texas.
Hell yeah, exactly what I was looking for! Mezquite sounds awesome, definitely will hit that up!
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www.burnpermits.bandcamp.com
www.policeteeth.bandcamp.com

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Going to London with my girlfriend in August for my brother's birthday. Would love recommendations on neighborhoods to stay, best used bookstores, dives/pubs, favorite food & restaurants, comic book shops, essential, do-not-miss things to do when you've got a week in London. Would be great to catch a show while we're out there. Aug 14-21. Thanks all.

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goatbreather wrote: Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:15 pm Going to London with my girlfriend in August for my brother's birthday. Would love recommendations on neighborhoods to stay, best used bookstores, dives/pubs, favorite food & restaurants, comic book shops, essential, do-not-miss things to do when you've got a week in London. Would be great to catch a show while we're out there. Aug 14-21. Thanks all.
I haven't been there in 20 years, so I have nothing current to say except grab yourself a copy of the UK magazine "Classic Rock", the gig guide in the back is outstanding.

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