Knowing how to pronounce the streets and places is very important. For example, the two most important ones to know how to pronounce are Manchaca and Guadalupe. You would pronounce Manchaca like “Man-chack”. Guadalupe would be almost the same without the “e”, like “Gwad-a-loop”. Koenig Lane is also mispronounced a lot. It should be pronounced like “KAY-nig”.
Getting used to loving Austin music shouldn’t take too long, unless you’re hooked on Lil Wayne, we’ll pray for you. Also because that we’re the live music capital of the world, it’s hard to stay away. While you’re checking out that band you heard about, someone suggested pizza afterwards. That’s when things get a little out of control. There’s numerous pizza shops around Austin, usually within 200 yards of each other. There’s isn’t a ‘best place for pizza’ because every place has their own style going on. There’s Home Slice, East Side Pies, 313, House Pizza or even Conan’s. If you are new to Austin and live close to downtown, get used to your neighbors because they’re not gonna change. A neighbor of mine that moved in several years ago would always play music for countless hours a day. She still does, not as often, but usually for days that should be celebrated in some way. You can get a lot out of your neighbors. They know things you don’t know and you know things they don’t know. It’s also good to know your neighbors in general.
Knowing what’s going on around your city is a big plus. There’s always something happening on the weekend, even on weekdays during lunchtime, you’ll always find something cool to see and do. Those times during the weekdays are always the best time to go to events or lunch. The reason is because when it’s a Friday night and you want to go out to a casual dinner with someone, it won’t happen unless you’re willing to spend a lot more in a fancier restaurant away from the parties. Other than that, the lines will always be long and the music will always be loud.
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