PrintSerious Sandwiches: SXSW Sandwich Checklist
Since my "real" job (whatever that means) is in the "music industry" (radio is still part of the music industry, right?), I've always dreamed of going to the SXSW music festival. I've heard great things about Austin, Texas, and my friends and co-workers always have amazing stories of great shows that I am bound to love that take place in a really cool town. But this year, I discovered a new aspect of SXSW that makes me feel jealous about not getting to go: all the serious sandwiches.
Thanks to blogs, Flickr, and most important, the invention of the iPhone, the SXSW food porn has been pouring in since last week—and I have to say, the sandwiches look pretty damn delicious. Using previous years as a guide, you would expect me to be super envious of missing My Morning Jacket tear through their new songs at the Austin Music Hall, or Michael Stipe playing at the all too famous Stubb's. This year, however, I think I'm bummed because I missed out on all the eatin'.
After the jump, my recently created, hipster food porn-based, Austin sandwich checklist.
Not surprisingly, my list—made from the drool inducing photos taken by people descending on the city for music & drinking—is all barbecue. Any Serious Eaters from Austin care to add to (or subtract from) the list? Feel free to have at it in the comments.
About the author: Zach Brooks is the proprietor of Midtown Lunch, where he blogs about affordable lunchtime eats in Midtown Manhattan. The guy knows his sandwiches.
Ironworks | chopped beef sandwich (pictured above)
Address: 100 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-478-4855
Website: ironworksbbq.com
Stubb's | barbecue brisket sandwich
Address: 801 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-480-8341
Website: stubbsaustin.com
The Jackalope | pulled pork sandwich
Address: 404 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-469-5801
Website: jackalopeaustin.com
The Salt Lick | chopped brisket
Address: 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 (or at the Airport before heading home)
Phone: 512-328-4957
Website: saltlickbbq.com
Ruby's BBQ on Guadalupe | spicy chopped barbecue beef
Address: 512 W 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-477-1651
Website: rubysbbq.com
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7 Comments:
I love Rudy's. We finally got one in Houston.
eatorama at 3:10PM on 03/19/08
Austin has two BBQ joints with similar names, Ruby's (on Guadalupe at 29th, which seems to be the one you're referring to) and Rudy's. It's easy to understand the confusion, but don't get them confused! Ruby's serves all-natural, free-range Texas beef, raised without hormones or antibiotics. It tends to be lean. They make a fantastic sauce that you can buy in local stores, too! The restaurant has a "blues" theme going. I haven't eaten at Rudy's so can't recommend it but I hear it's more of an assembly-line BBQ joint. Maybe another Austin reader can speak for it.
mareyn at 5:17PM on 03/19/08
Go to Azul--they serve some excellent sandwiches. It's pretty far south, possibly on Manchaca.
Christina at 6:42PM on 03/19/08
Joe's on W 2nd has a great pulled pork sandwich. I also love Iron Works at the corner of Caesar Chavez and Red River for any kind of BBQ.
I'm not too fond of Rudy's gas station BBQ, but Ruby's on the drag (address above) is great.
HubII at 8:16PM on 03/19/08
I know I am in the minority, but I do not like the salt lick at all - I dislike the sauce and for me, BBQ is all about sauce.
cmckenna at 8:37AM on 03/20/08
I agree with you cmckenna. I think the Salt Lick's sauce and thin and flavorless. Also, I don't think their meat is really that well smoked. I think people are more enamored of the experience than the food.
HubII at 11:27AM on 03/20/08
I recently moved to Santa Fe from Austin. I lived there for 4 years while I studied at UT; although I was always more concerned about the great food in town. I made it my business to stake out all the great sandwiches shops. Here are some you need to check out next time your in town that aren't just barbq joints.
Food Heads
www.foodheads.com
616 W 34th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
An artsy house with delicious gourmet sandwiches. The Herb Rubbed Chicken is my favorite.
The Kitchen Door
www.thekitchendoor.us
2504 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, 3742 Far West Blvd, Austin , 3703 Kerbey Ln, Austin
Possibly the best whole wheat bread I've tasted, and great chicken salad. They also offer baked goods, and take out meals.
Avenue B Grocery
http://www.avenuebgrocery.com/
4403 Avenue B, Austin, Texas, 78751
An old grocery store in Hyde Park store that makes deli sandwiches to order. They have a wide selection of desserts, sodas, chips, and candy. They also have basic groceries.
Evangeline Cafe
www.evangelinecafe.com
8106 Brodie Ln # 110
Austin, TX 78745
This cajun place popped up some time after Katrina. They produce a pretty serious crawfish po-boy.
Thundercloud Subs
http://www.thundercloud.com/
A local sandwich chain that's great if you're on a budget. Why bother going to Subway anymore?
ekrenek at 12:24AM on 03/21/08