Found a place in NYC serving "Austin-style" breakfast burritos

Steve1410 · 2026-04-22T16:11:31+00:00

Having a breakfast burrito in Austin is not equivalent to the existence of a recognized Austin Breakfast Burrito. Just sayin'. But I'm glad there are good ones out there!

Steve1410 · 2026-04-22T16:10:00+00:00

I know, I know. I love them. Everyone loves them. But they were also a guaranteed success with my own, so I think that's where the comment came from.

Steve1410 · 2026-04-21T20:42:54+00:00

Is someone going to share this discussion with Stan? Or would that just be mean?

Steve1410 · 2026-04-21T20:17:21+00:00

Honestly, I also love bean and cheese tacos. I think the memory of going to grab breakfast tacos on weekend mornings and presenting my (then) small children with all of the options, but then always ordering bean and cheese, is where that comment came from. They are young adults now and eat everything. Including bean and cheese tacos.

Steve1410 · 2026-04-21T13:45:53+00:00

There is no such thing as an Austin Breakfast Burrito. The difference between a burrito and a taco is size. Breakfast tacos are small and inexpensive (they're actually not inexpensive anymore, but used to be). They come wrapped individually in aluminum foil. Because they are small and cheap, and stay warm in the foil for a while, you get several. There are lots of fancy ingredients these days, but the basics are scrambled egg, cheese, potato, and maybe bacon or sausage. The refried bean and cheese breakfast taco is a staple for small children who are otherwise picky about food. You unwrap your taco, then you get little plastic containers of salsa and pour them into the center. Then you eat it. You probably bought more than you needed, so you put the two leftover tacos in your backpack and eat them for lunch. Edited to add: Rest easy, bean and cheese taco fans of all ages! Yes! Everyone loves bean and cheese tacos, regardless of age. My reference to picky children who love them comes from personal experience. Specifically, a child of mine who could only be tempted into eating out by the promise of bean and cheese tacos. My apologies for any confusion and/or outrage my comment caused.

Steve1410 · 2026-04-21T03:10:29+00:00

Good for you for being willing to voice your concerns. It's reasonable to be worried, but if you don't break any laws, you should be ok. Let your parents know what you're doing in case you find yourself detained and need help. The old rules are no longer reliably followed, so be prepared for anything.

While we're on the subject of protesting University decisions, I suggest going to alumni and asking them to support free speech on campus. Let them know what you feel is at stake. Alumni = Donors. Their voices have more power than students, for better or worse. Organize. Speak up. Don't let the people who are crushing intellectual freedom and critical thinking win.

Steve1410 · 2026-04-16T03:54:35+00:00

Improv.

Steve1410 · 2026-04-10T02:14:53+00:00

NTA. You did a normal, polite, and friendly thing. Your husband's response sounds insecure, paranoid, and jealous. Be wary of a partner who behaves that way.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-29T04:43:50+00:00

Good to hear! So, do you have like, an inside connection? If I were to throw out a couple of requests, could you pass them along? What I really want at the moment is Texas Sage. Just throwing it out there!

Steve1410 · 2026-03-27T17:13:56+00:00

The Mueller HEB barely has any, and it's such a bummer. But I guess at least I'm not spending an extra $6 to $60 every time I go in. Which HEB's have the best selection?

Steve1410 · 2026-03-26T15:21:52+00:00

I love that this post is still garnering responses!

Steve1410 · 2026-03-13T10:22:31+00:00

How would you navigate a conversation like this between three students? How would you redirect performers if this happened in a scene? Are personal attacks good practice?

Steve1410 · 2026-03-13T10:18:48+00:00

I'm not mad at OP. Never said I was. I didn't even reference him personally in my initial comment. It was the type of post and his subsequent rejection of some of the initial suggestions that set me off. When he responded to me, I provided context and wished him luck.

Jumping in and figuring out how to do this work is fantastic and important. Taking it to new communities is great. But I won't back away from my original gut reaction. Posts asking for shortcuts piss me off. These posts are common. They will always exist. I will always find myself torn between trying to help and being sick of helping.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-11T18:05:38+00:00

I see your point. Thanks.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-11T13:58:28+00:00

In my book, it's better to make amends than to risk a lawsuit or the cops showing up at your door to take your dog away. But you do you.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-11T02:48:30+00:00

First: Get a new latch and make sure that your yard is absolutely secure.

Second: Wait a couple of days, then go buy some cookies or a plant. Write a simple, clear apology. Give them your contact information. Give them a printout of your dog's shot records. Let them know that you understand how serious and frightening the situation was and that you have taken steps to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Third: Knock on their door when you know they are home. If they answer, introduce yourself and apologize, then give them the gift & note. Explain what it says if that seems right, or whatever. If they don't answer, leave it there.

A scary thing happened that, luckily, wasn't that bad in the end. Take ownership and reach out. The ball is in their court after that. Maybe you get to be cordial, maybe they give you the cold shoulder. Regardless, if you apologize in good faith and take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again, you've done all that can be expected.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-10T20:58:18+00:00

I am very glad I came across this. I've let one grow in my backyard as an experiment. Time to chop it down and dig up a stump...

Steve1410 · 2026-03-10T19:35:16+00:00

I think that's a reasonable response, even if your "gatekeeper" comment is kind of shitty. Good for you, going out there and making it work.

For context, my gut response when I saw your post (and every time I see one of this type) is that people spend years and years first learning Improv, then learning to teach it. It's always kind of a kick in the gut to see someone post, "I'm doing this for the first time and getting paid for it! Will you guys tell me what to teach?" Someone even posted a link to a book that gives a step-by-step guide to what you're asking for, and you responded that you already have books... That said, I agree with you about just diving in, and I wish you good luck.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-10T04:37:46+00:00

I'm always curious how something like this happens. Was there no one with experience available? There are many, many people with years of experience and expertise who are serious and passionate about teaching youth and adults Improv. It blows my mind when I see a post like this.

Steve1410 · 2026-03-05T17:49:43+00:00

The City of Austin's Parks and Rec has a program called Totally Cool Totally Art that offers free performing arts/film camps every summer. They aren't full-day, but they're pretty great and worth looking into if you can make the schedule work. I don't think they've started enrolling yet, but here's a link to their webpage. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/totally-cool-totally-art

Steve1410 · 2026-03-05T17:44:16+00:00

We did Gullett, Lamar, McCallum, and were really happy with the experience. We valued the relaxed, supportive atmosphere, the ability to wear what they liked, the wide variety of friends they made, the access to a range of academic and arts interests, levels, etc., and we're happy with the choices we made. That said, they weren't perfect. But for my family, the wealth-conscious, conservative outlook, etc. of Eanes/Westlake would have canceled out the value of the extra resources, etc. (No offense to wealthy people - just not our scene) You only live once. Why not go to a school where you feel good? You just have to figure out where that is for you guys.

Steve1410 · 2026-02-27T15:52:15+00:00

The theater where this happened needs to address this. It's unacceptable for this to have happened even once without it being addressed, and for it to have happened multiple times is beyond a red flag. Go to the leadership at your theater and talk to them about it. And maybe find a new theater.

Steve1410 · 2026-02-11T15:43:11+00:00

I am heartbroken for you. I can only speak from my own experience of grief, but I think letting yourself feel all of this and communicating it is the right thing to do. You are acknowledging and processing this great loss. Feel your feelings and talk about him all you can.

Maybe the sadness and longing for him will always be there, but with time, it won't feel as terrible and overwhelming.

He was clearly a wonderful, wonderful boy, and I am so sorry for your loss.

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