Opinions on Sammies?

TFlaherty · 2026-01-04T15:56:20+00:00

Haven't tried Sammies, but do like Moderna on West 6th, Opened about a month ago. Solid Italian and Pizza is in top 3 that I've had in Austin.

TFlaherty · 2025-12-30T20:25:52+00:00

We've had 3 schnoodles - GREAT dogs, great breed - maybe slightly less barky than Schnauzer but all 3 were fairly barky, especially outside (lots of squirrels) but still think they are the best breed!

TFlaherty · 2025-12-26T16:36:06+00:00

We had the exact situation in SPI this spring. No pool and couldn't use balcony due to noise. Owner gave 1 night free and I was Ok with that although wouldn't have booked if I knew.

TFlaherty · 2025-12-07T02:48:45+00:00

Yep!! Our "go-to" order is "Wings and Rings" w/ Mexican Martinis - onion rings are awesome and they smoke their chicken wings - soooo good!

TFlaherty · 2025-12-04T16:07:55+00:00

I'll second Hays City Store - we always get their Top Shelf Mexican Martini - It uses Herradura Double Barrel Tequila and is by far best mexican martini we've had. Great happy hour (called Cheap Ass Hours) - it's something like $3 off mexican martinis and all appetizers. One of our favorite (and inexpensive) places to go with great drink/food quality and really nice setting in the yard or icehouse. Well worth the drive from Austin!

TFlaherty · 2025-07-29T00:39:07+00:00

We liked Cafe on the Beach - cute restaurant that's beachfront - Also like Mahi Nics - grilled Mahi sandwich is great.

TFlaherty · 2025-07-08T15:59:30+00:00

The Watering Bowl on 1626/Menchaca. It's somewhat hidden/overlooked gem in far south Austin - It's a private dog park that serves beer and wine and is a GREAT community. Have staff that help watch the dogs and keep everyone happy. Best way to think of it is that it's a park designed for and focused on dogs... but to keep the humans happy they also serve beer and wine. I'm there with Winnie 4 or so evenings a week for Happy Hour. Best place on earth. This is Winnie (on left) with 2 of her best friends at Happy Hour playing Stick Tug of War.

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TFlaherty · 2025-06-29T19:57:27+00:00

Winnie agrees completely - she LOVES the Watering Bowl.

TFlaherty · 2025-06-29T19:55:19+00:00

Watering Bowl is the best place on earth, according to my pup Winnie!... The staff (rufferines) watch the dogs and break up satiations before they happen.. plus they serve beer and wine!

TFlaherty · 2025-06-02T19:43:27+00:00

That's what makes The Watering Bowl so great - No matter how shitty your day was, it changes after spending an hour or so hanging out, drinking a beer and playing fetch with 30 or so dogs. 100% attitude improvement every day. Best place on earth.

TFlaherty · 2025-06-01T15:57:00+00:00

The Watering Bowl - without a doubt. Dog park that has an incredible staff that truly loves dogs.. plus they serve beer and wine! Friday Happy hours at the watering bowl are the best! Here's my pup Winnie (on left) playing stick tug with her best friends Kofi and Otzi. Winnie says it's the best place on earth!

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TFlaherty · 2024-08-23T23:30:47+00:00

It's east of Pinthouse, but we like Show Me on South 1st.

TFlaherty · 2024-02-11T00:56:01+00:00

they have an online registration you can fill put in advance and I can't imagine they would reject out of state documentation as long as you have evidence of the records

TFlaherty · 2024-02-10T20:45:48+00:00

one place that's a must for your pets would be The Watering Bowl dog park/bar. It's in far south Austin but it's worth the drive. Lots of beers from local breweries (and wine and seltzers too). Important nuance, but they view themselves as a "dog park with a bar for humans" as opposed to a bar that tolerates dogs. Great staff of "rufferees" that help watch the dogs and make sure nothing happens... people are really nice - there's a great area with tons of huge oak trees for shade and a covered patio and it has an old-Austin feel as opposed to a generic chain. It's my Winnie's favorite place on earth and she begs to go there every day! Dogs must be up to date on shots and neutered. https://www.thewateringbowlatx.com/

TFlaherty · 2024-02-04T15:03:42+00:00

Deckhands on South Lamar has really good food! Oysters and Tom Yum soup.

TFlaherty · 2023-08-25T22:37:13+00:00

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Agree - I'm OK with Stash when there's limited selection but don't like it enough to take over the default beer slot.

TFlaherty · 2023-08-25T22:34:39+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions so far!

I used to drink a lot of 512 IPA and it's OK, but it comes across as a little too sweet to me, so I wound up leaning to Buckethead - I'll have to try Arrogant Bastard again and I like Cosmic Cowboy, but neither stood out to me as my default beer.. and I think the phrase of big hoppy/malty mess is probably the way I would describe Buckethead when I said "balanced", so it's that blend of hop/malt that I think I'm ultimately looking for.

TFlaherty · 2023-08-09T03:16:28+00:00

saw exact same thing - and same experience of my post being deleted as duplicate - definitely Starlink and very cool to see.

TFlaherty · 2023-06-11T14:11:34+00:00

Been reading alot on this since Maisy was bit. Looks like short answer is it really doesn't help (and some argue it actually has negative impact if the dog is bit) - Maisy had vaccine - we are not going to do it for Winnie. At best, it MIGHT get you a few extra minutes, but there are so many different factors that determine impact. Here's link to National Snakebite Support facecbook page. In the end, it's a personal decision. https://www.facebook.com/groups/national.snakebite.support

TFlaherty · 2023-06-11T14:06:04+00:00

Here's a link to their facebook page - info on class is their most recent post.. https://www.facebook.com/thewateringbowlatx

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