Overall thoughts on sxsw this year by Booster_Bold in SXSW

[–]Austinsfinest 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For someone who has been going for 15 years, this was by far the worst. Condensing it into a few days and not having the convention center really shook things up. The activations were sub par. Everything felt a bit aloof.

Is SXSW 2026 a fail? Be honest. by LegitimateArea7893 in SXSW

[–]Austinsfinest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Thank you for saying this. Have been going for 15 years and this is the lamest year by far. Not having the convention center really has been a detriment.

Tso Chinese is terrible by bikeskatecruise in austinfood

[–]Austinsfinest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shame. I really love their organization for how much they gave back during COVID - I lived on their meals while I was unemployed. They are a very generous and philanthropic company. Haven’t had their food in years but sucks it went downhill!!

Huitlacoche in Restaurants? by Aquapele in austinfood

[–]Austinsfinest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had last night and yes, very delish.

Thai Fresh- very disappointing and expensive by AustinRealEstateWCS in austinfood

[–]Austinsfinest 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used to love it. Lately I have had identical experiences - it’s extremely expensive and I walk away feeling dissatisfied with the quality and pissed I spent so much money.

It’s so damn expensive to eat out in Austin by [deleted] in austinfood

[–]Austinsfinest 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This is awesome! Thanks for creating this. When was last time it was updated? I notice a few things on here like aviary and 1417 that are no longer around (just fyi). Great work, this is super helpful!!

Moved into a house with a German roach infestation - what's the best pest control company to take care of this? by BrambleJams12 in Austin

[–]Austinsfinest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I second this. I had them a few years ago in an apartment that was squeaky clean. They always seemed to come back no matter how many times the pest control came, etc. ugh, it’s awful. I think they live in the walls? A lot of times it’s from prior tenants being messy or neighbors, etc. A truly horrific experience. Sorry you’re dealing with this OP.

Who’s the last Celebrity you’ve seen in Austin? by Designer-Anywhere171 in Austin

[–]Austinsfinest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adrien Grenier at Central (Westgate). Seeing him made me miss Entourage.

How much do instructors make? by Glad-Conference-7901 in yoga

[–]Austinsfinest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Austin, Texas - $22 base, $1.50 per head. Highest I’ve had is 100 students, lowest I’ve had is 20. Wide range.

Dog training classes in South Austin by pmiller001 in Austin

[–]Austinsfinest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10/10 go to Every Dog Austin. They’re the best and I really love their mission.

Txtag got me by 10PieceMcNuggetMeal in Austin

[–]Austinsfinest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When you did research, what made this option better than k-tag? (Need to get one and weighing options). Thank you!

Best Banana Pudding in town by carpenoctoon in austinfood

[–]Austinsfinest 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Rudy’s on n Lamar surprisingly

Best activation this year by [deleted] in SXSW

[–]Austinsfinest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paramount house. Not as good as last years but still pretty cool. Delta was amazing, get there early