April 5
Austin, being the “live music capital of Texas,” routinely offers local performers slots to play in the airside (secured side) of the passenger Terminal, typically on a stage near Gate 10. Given that there are local restaurants all around (Austin doesn’t have a Starbucks, instead there’s a local Austin Java; likewise Mangia Pizza, Salt Lick BBQ and Amy’s Ice Cream are all present, as well), this is a great place to spend time while waiting on a flight to depart. Austin is my “home” airport, so I spend a lot of time here… and living in Austin, I’ve had quite a few friends get gigs here. Always nice to pass through security for your flight and hear a friend’s music entertaining the crowd!
Two pictures:
Image courtesy of Austin Matters by Ralph Barrera
Image courtesy of USA Today
That’s my home airport also and it is refreshing to not have the same chains that we are stuck with in most cities. I do love my Schlotzky’s and Salt Lick on the way to the Admiral’s Club on Monday mornings!
Interestingly, it’s the only place in the city you can get Mangia Pizza by the slice. Everywhere else is a whole pie, even if a personal sized one. We’ll have to meet up one Monday morning at the AC and say hello!
Salt Lick at AUS rules! My home airport as well – I often find myself picking up dinner there on the way home as I leave the airport . . .