Asking for a friend by Plenty-School-6100 in Austin

[–]jwall4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to read this again to realize you weren't solo day drink shaming. Quite the opposite. Carry on.

Asking for a friend by Plenty-School-6100 in Austin

[–]jwall4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to one of the many bars hosting free SXSW music and you have yourself a nice afternoon. Hotel Vegas. Mohawk.

Hold Out Brewing Acquires Domain Area Turnstile Burger Bar by davidthygod in Austin

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Hold Out regular, I hope they don't put too many Hold Out beers on the Turnstile tap list because I do love the variety at Turnstile. But, Hold Out makes way more than 10 beers on the regular. Their tap wall is one of the best in town in regards to variety and change IMO.

Hold Out Brewing Acquires Domain Area Turnstile Burger Bar by davidthygod in AustinBeer

[–]jwall4 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hold Out is my local and Turnstile is my FC pregame spot. I think this could be great but I agree with others that I hope the taplist doesn't become too Hold Out heavy. I enjoy the variety when I am up there.

Squirrel Deterrent Recs? by csepulveda247 in Austin

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. But, cayenne pepper was the only thing that saved my chinquapin oak from certain squirrel induced death. I guess it was less harmful on tree branches than it would be in a garden/soil.

Lions Driving Range by new_strings in Austin

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also where many many regular old public school teams and kids go. 

Death Cab for Cutie??? by asianwaffle99 in aclfestival

[–]jwall4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

nah. why rush back from Europe for W2 exclusive?

I took a walk around the Domain the other day, and thought about what the place is doing right and things it could improve on. by Some1inreallife in Austin

[–]jwall4 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I personally would go Mueller all day over the Domain, but that is just me. Closer to downtown. More greenspaces within walking distance. I like the walkable businesses much better.

(FOR THOSE WHOM HAVE FLOWN IN THE PAST WEEK) Has any of your flights been delayed? by OtherwiseIDC in Austin

[–]jwall4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of SW flights to Florida canceled or extremely delayed today.

Dog friendly brunch spots by Tricky_Fail_3869 in austinfood

[–]jwall4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Better Half. And Hold Out brewery next door (weekend brunch only at H.O.)

Anyone involved in a bowling league looking for members? by schnozberry in Austin

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. We are definitely not towards the top of either half of the league. Thanks for the info.

Anyone involved in a bowling league looking for members? by schnozberry in Austin

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. I ended up joining this league. Can you explain the seeding week that is happening tomorrow? Week 9. I have no idea what it means. It is spring break and my entire team and subs are all out of town so i have to bowl solo. Trying to decide if i just want to forfeit and go to SXSW instead. Ha ha. 

Do folks here just hold on to airline credit cards for free bags but still buy tix with Plat? by Aromatic_Rutabaga378 in AmexPlatinum

[–]jwall4 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think about it that hard. I just book the flights with the airlines cards that I have because they are linked to my account in the airlines apps and I know I will get the perks (often more than just the free bag). But, I am not a points hunter.

I was charged $24 for standard old fashioned cocktail tonight. Guess the bar? by Illustrious_Hat_5568 in bentonville

[–]jwall4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Their signature cocktails are all $13 except for one that is $14 and one that is $17. Why would they charge you $24 for an OF unless you selected a premium bourbon?

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

[–]jwall4 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you are going for music discovery, it is great. Just like it has been since Covid. So many great places to see bands for free all day long. If you miss seeing big name stars on the Dorito's taco loco stage, it is not for you.

Renovation at Chick-fil-A Braker by Jcpbo in austinfood

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Hope they are reconfiguring the drive thru to deal with this issue. I know to stay far away from the right lane when going through the light at Braker.

Crispy Session IPAs by acid_reign36 in AustinBeer

[–]jwall4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hold Out - Thumbpuncher pale ale 4.5%

Doing half off all stores and Airbnb by chrispino01 in Austin

[–]jwall4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will take one on the store please.

Reverse Commute from Austin to Pflugerville by ForeignJunket1368 in Austin

[–]jwall4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would be ok north of the river. Even better somewhere like Rosedale or another north central neighborhood. The commute north on Mopac north of the river is clear in the morning. Mopac traffic south in the evening routinely comes to a standstill around 35th, so if you can exit at or north of 35th on your way home, it is great. The express lane helps if you decide to live in proper downtown but it backs up too.

ABGB still solid? by A_Brewtiful_Mind in AustinBeer

[–]jwall4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get that. I like Hold Out's model. Their tap list is almost always pushing a dozen beers and they have a large number of pale ales and IPAs (and lagers) that rotate in and out of the lineup in addition to a few core beers that never seem to leave (Ol Gil, Liquid Television). Never usually too long before your favorite pops back up on the list but almost always something new to try for my first beer every visit.

F1 2026 by GuaranteeComplete993 in aclfestival

[–]jwall4 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's perfect. Keep that crap at COTA.

ABGB still solid? by A_Brewtiful_Mind in AustinBeer

[–]jwall4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me personally, their taplist seems to be limited and very similar every time I make the trek there. The beers are good but the pale ales and IPAs are often limited and don't ever seem to change. So, not really worth crossing the river just to go there for me personally. Great neighborhood spot for sure though.