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Where do you get your Christmas tamales? 🫔 we’re trying some from Fresa’s this year
911 operators in ATX just got a raise. Per DocumentingATX 911 wait times were up to 20 minutes this year. Hope it wasn't cardiac arrest https://x.com/DocumentingATX/status/1869061189898223987
Eating good this weekend
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"New Austin number"

Think he got an OG 512 or 737?
my least favorite part about living in Austin is not the heat...it's this 🤧
Updates to the Longhorn Dam wishbone bridge.

- New architectural entrance to the tunnel under Pleasant Valley Rd.
- Grading and path slope to the bridge pillars finished on south side of river.
Waking up for the SoCo HEB grand opening at 6am felt like Christmas morning.
I went to another one of the meetups at the BTC Commons and had a great time; this should be fun!

https://www.meetup.com/austin-bitcoin-club/events/304721648/
Should we get a Farcaster meetup together before the holidays are upon us?
My buddy runs this Austin Creatives hangout: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-professional-creatives-austin-creatives-social-club-holiday-2024-tickets-1095746048929
Could be cool to onboard some creative peeps.
Cool place for Austin Christmas gifts
Austin apparently now has 7 Michelin star restaurants.

Of these I’ve only had one. Good excuse for some date nights with the wife soon.

Have you tried any of these yourself?
HEB sponsored the 35th annual Feast of Sharing in Austin last Tuesday and the volunteers helped serve over 10,000 meals at the Palmer Event Center. If you haven’t volunteered here before, I highly recommend it. Way to go HEB!
Releasing v1 of the Farcaster Guide to Austin next week. Please share any other submissions! Opening criteria up to essential local places to eat, drink, play, and explore. Centered on the remote work experience.
A little bit of slope
Update: Rosita’s Al Pastor for my first meal back was the warm welcome home hug I needed.
Best barbershops in Austin?
I’ll go fist:

Crestview Barbershop (ask for Kallie)
Great for little kids’ cuts too.
Austin observations after being back for a few months:

Swimming holes > pools

Long sleeve button ups > hoodies

“You do you” is a compliment in Texas

Consistent high quality TexMex, tacos and bfast tacos makes life better

Austinites are on average more optimistic about the future than most other cities
What’s your favorite pizza in Austin?
Custom built-in closet.

Materials: Baltic Birch / Oak / Fenix
Integrated, dimmable LED gallery/mood lighting

Check night shot in comments 👇🏽