Brits in Austin?

[jobert]

If you have a hankering for British cuisine, there is an awesome trailer on the east side that caters especially to discernable British palettes:

Bits & Druthers - Austin, TX

[transatlantic]

Wow, a chippie in Austin - that might seal the deal!

[jobert]

Not to mention, there is also some architecture in the area that lends itself to a more traditional british influence:



There are pockets of housing with british characteristics, but the majority of (non-tract) housing tends to be french colonial influenced in the older urban neighborhoods, and spanish colonial/eclectic in the nouveau riche areas of town.

[LEANDER LAD]

Originally Posted by jobert

If you have a hankering for British cuisine, there is an awesome trailer on the east side that caters especially to discernable British palettes:

Bits & Druthers - Austin, TX

Hey thx, will deffo try this spot out

[LEANDER LAD]

Originally Posted by cruickies

I am from South Africa, but lived in the UK for 12 years before coming to Austin last year. There is a great resource for British expats in the US - go to USA : British Expat Discussion Forum.
We too miss cricket and rugby, but we are getting used to watching games on live streaming over the internet.
I miss real English 'bangers' and proper hot tea more than anything else
I have met quite a few Brits since we have been here...all randomly, at the store, kids school, at a friends BBQ!

Thx Cruickies.......sambona.......BBQ ? Braai surely sundowners

Spent time in Durban , Petrmarizberg (sp) Hillbrow Jo-berg etc

Great country is South Afrikka

[hc123!]

I'm an aussie just about to move to austin.. i too miss the cricket (although got the dose of it with the world cup) & scones with jam

[jobert]

Originally Posted by hc123!

I'm an aussie just about to move to austin.. i too miss the cricket (although got the dose of it with the world cup) & scones with jam

There are some other culinary choices in Austin from those who've moved from Oz. This place is ridiculously good:
Boomerang's Gourmet Veggie & Meat Pies: Aussie Meat Pies | Austin, Texas

I just found out about this place (ironically one week after some visiting relatives went back to Australia). The Guinness Steak and Potato is worth dying for, seriously.

[ericsami]

don't be mislead soccer only gets hot in aust in during worldcup. (t did for 2006 and 2010)

there are now atleast three bars that I know of in Austin that show important games (UEFA EPL.)

thankfully we now have two satellite channel in the U.S FoxSports and Goal TV that show european games ESPN will show only super important games.

but you will have to get used to crappy commentating.

[hc123!]

will defn have to check out the meat pies when I get here.. thanks for the tip..