We began our evening at a restaurant called Roaring Forks, which is attached to the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Austin. This time, however, we headed to the bar area where they do a daily happy hour featuring discounted menu items, including their infamous Big Ass Burger, and $2 off most beverages. It would probably have been perfect on any night but a Saturday - especially a Saturday when there was some kind of big event going on in the hotel next door, which was spilling into the bar, making it impossible to find a regular table for 6. We did manage to get two tall tables for three, right next to each other, but only the ladies got stools! Nonetheless, we do not regret the choice, for you'll never guess who we ran into as we were exiting through the lobby of the hotel. Willie Nelson as you've never seen him! He was dressed fit-to-kill in an elegant cashmere overcoat, with a lovely lady in a mink stole holding his elbow. Thank goodness he grew his braids back, or I might not have recognized him!
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| Heading Down 6th Street |
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| The Famous Window At Esther's |
The theater's name was inspired by Esther Williams, the famous swimming actress back in the 40's, hence the mermaid theme inside.
The famous window I mentioned above is the backdrop for the stage and looks out onto 6th street, where there's a constant stream of strollers, revelers, scooter-and segue-riders going by. Those that are in the know about Esther's often stop to peer in and participate in what's going on, becoming the very best part of the shenanigans!
Try it. You just might love it!
On the other hand, if you just can't abide naughty language or any criticism of our leaders, you just might get up and stomp out within 15 minutes, the way that one couple did...
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