Just moved from Boston to Austin

[Oak Smoke]

Welcome from central Texas. Most of the heb stores have good shrimp and they will steam them while you wait for free. I take an ice chest and a bag of ice every time we go there just for the shrimp.

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit! Don't blame you for leaving bean town. By the way, you might want to hold off tellin any Texans about your bean connection. Anyway, I've strayed. I understand someone can only stand living in a town with a loosing football team for so long. New Jersey is a lot closer than Texas. Go Giants! welcome!

[luvthemstillers]

Definitely make the trek to Franklin Barbecue at least once. I was just there a few weeks ago on vacation. The food is exceptional. https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...nklin-barbecue

On a separate note, if you enjoy fine spirits (whiskey, rum etc.) Check out the Austin Shaker. They are an independently owned liquor store, and they have a great selection. Also, if you are into whiskey, check out the Wizard Academy, they are the home base of the YouTube channel - The Whiskey Vault. They have their own craft distillery, and their property is done in a Spanish Mission style, and it's really beautiful.

[gcdmd]

When the weather cools off a bit get out of town and go to the Salt Lick in Driftwood. They do open pit style, and you can watch. The restaurant and grounds are beautiful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEYe5vSvBcg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyw5cK3x0SM

Oh, yes, and they also have a winery.

[LA Pork Butt]

Good choice!

[Nate]

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit

Lookin forward to learnin along with, an from ya!

Enjoy yer new home, there in Texas!

[Spinaker]

Lucky you! La Barbs is my favorite BBQ spot that I have ever been too. I was fortunate enough to meet Leeaan and I spent some time with her, and her passion is very real and it shines in the food!

[58limited]

Welcome to the pit! More BBQ ideas: Snow's in Lexington and Louie Mueller's in Taylor. Both are must-try if you want the full Central Texas BBQ experience.

One place I want to try the next time I'm in Austin is Bangers. It is a sausage based restaurant.

My mom is from Scituate, Mass. Thanks to her I make some good Boston Baked Beans, clam chowder, and I know what Yorkshire Pudding is (I like it better than mashed potatoes with a good roast beef).