City Guide
The most overhyped food city in America.
Every thread, every list, every local will tell you about 47 BBQ spots, 13 taco trailers, and a rooftop you absolutely have to see. Most of it? Mid at best. Tourist bait at worst.
Your Little Black Book cuts through that noise - leaving only the places that actually deliver for founders, operators, and decision-makers.
Where to Stay
Austin has plenty of hotels. Only a handful work for high-stakes travel.
Your favorite - and for good reason.
The only true power hotel in Austin. Strong service. Reliable execution. Waterfront location that impresses without trying. This is where boards meet, deals close, and nothing goes wrong.
Old money vibes, new execution.
If you want to impress someone who's "seen it all" - this is the move. Intimate, refined, and deeply Austin in the best way. Perfect for 1:1 time with someone who values taste over scale.
Including boutique options, exec apartments, and "Do Not Book" warnings that will save you from disaster.
Unlock Library Access - $295/yearWhere to Dine
This is the short, ruthless list - the only places you can trust with real stakes.
One of the most consistently excellent restaurants in Texas. Lighting, pacing, wine, service - nothing slips. Perfect for dinners where reputation is on the line.
Live fire. Strong wine. Controlled chaos. Chef-driven but grounded. This is where you take someone who wants to feel Austin - without the tacky tourist version.
Steakhouses, Italian, date spots, team dinners, and critical "Do Not Book" warnings for places that look great but fail when it matters.
Unlock Library Access - $295/yearAustin, New Orleans, Las Vegas, NYC - complete venue intel across hotels, restaurants, meeting spaces, and experiences.
The landmines we've seen blow up. Venues that photograph well but fail under pressure. This alone is worth the price.
Pre-built 24-48 hour playbooks for board dinners, client visits, and team offsites. Copy, customize, execute.