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You know you’re hearing the liberal beat in the heart of a conservative state when you consider that this city’s rallying cry is “Keep Austin Weird.” Equal parts college campus, state capital, high-tech boom town, and possibly the live music center of the universe, Austin dishes up all manner of world cuisine. But face it: you’re in the middle of Texas. Eat the barbecue (with sauce on the side if you know what’s good for you) or revel in a regional food fusion that makes expats as nostalgic about Austin’s Tex-Mex as a certain Frenchman was about madeleines. Walk it off with a stroll over Congress Avenue Bridge, where the country’s largest bat colony takes flight at dusk—or up Sixth Street, where the club scene rocks the night.

Featured Cook April Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Victoria, Texas, USA Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

About me: I'm 30 years old, and have always loved to cook, but until I met my boyfriend, I never really had anyone to cook for. Now he's my guinee pig and will try almost anything (except scallops). In the past, I've tried recipes out on friends and roommates, but all were too picky. I've lived with several vegetarians- so they're no fun, and my last roommated wouldn't eat anything aside from meat and potatoes (literally!). My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews | Photos Recipes | Blog Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »