Norman RichardsI want my two dollarsFor once I don't smell like cigarettes- (Found July 15, 2008 ) September is here and the smoking ban is finally in effect. Amazingly the world didn't end, and Austin continues to go on pretty much the way it always has. I was down on 6th street last night and things seemed about like they always have on my weekly trek to the Ritz. I enjoyed my trip downtown much more than I usually do thanks to the smoking ban, and I can't say that I'm sorry I don't smell like cigarette smoke. I predict that in a year nobody will really care that you can't smoke in...http://members.capmac.org/~orb/blog.cgi/general/austin/no_smoking.html The best of the "best theatre in america"- (Found July 15, 2008 ) I'm a huge fan of the Alamo Drafthouse, and I don't find it hard to believe that it is best theater in america. It really is that awesome. But, it made me think for a minute which of the 6 Drafthouse locations is the best. Here's my stab: (in order, best to worst) Downtown: Ok, how can you not give credit to the very first Drafthouse Sure it's dumpy, and even on my scooter it can take a while to find somewhere to park. But, when you want the classic Drafthouse experience, this is the...http://members.capmac.org/~orb/blog.cgi/general/austin/top_10_drafthouse.html Why I hate the Arbor Cinema- (Found July 15, 2008 ) The truth is that I hate most movie theaters whose name doesn't begin with D and end in rafthouse(hint). But I don't have high expectations from them either. If I go to the 50 screen theaters, I expect to have a completely average experience at best. But when it comes to the "art" type theaters that show less mainstream movies, my expectations are raised abit. In Austin, there's Dobie Theater and the Arbor Cinema. I was sad when the original Arbor was closed to make room for The...http://members.capmac.org/~orb/blog.cgi/general/austin/why_i_hate_the_arbor_cinema.html Chango's gets Wireless- (Found July 15, 2008 ) Chango's makes the best burritos in Austin. Whenever I travel, I make a point of searching for new burritos. I've found some great ones, but I've yet to find one as good as at Chango's. In the acknowledgements of my book I even thank "Chango's, for the Maximo Burrito. If you had wireless, I'd live there." Well, I guess it's time to pack my bags and move in, because Chango's now has WiFi. It appears to be provided by LESSnetworks. It looks like they are helping get quite a few hotspots..http://members.capmac.org/~orb/blog.cgi/general/austin/wifi_changos.html |