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Insiders' Guide to SXSWi 2013



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Congratulations. You’re attending one of the top communications trend events
in the world. We recognize what you get out of your investment in time and
resources is directly proportional to your investment in preparation. So, we asked
some of our veteran SXSWi attendees what they think.


                   S
                    tephanie Agresta
                   Stephanie is Global Director of Social Media and Digital at MSLGROUP   .
                   She is busy building the next-generation agency. A veteran of SXSW
                   and the founder of the Blogger’s Lounge (a social media influencer hub
                   located inside the ACC), Stephanie loves connecting to her friends and
                   colleagues IRL in Austin every year. When she’s not in the Blogger Lounge
                   or consuming content, look for her red cowboy boots in the lobby of the
                   Four Seasons.


                  Laura Chavoen
                  Laura is SVP Director of Digital Strategy at MSL Chicago. She is a wanna-
                              ,
                  be geek and excited for yet another week of inspiration, creativity and
                  breakfast tacos at SXSW. While always looking for new insights, ideas
                  and executions for her clients and MSLGROUP she’s also looking forward
                                                                 ,
                  to hearing how others continue to tackle the challenges of executing at
                  scale and micro-segmentation, as well as the Monks of Invention 2013
                  Conclave.


                  Mark McClennan, APR
                  Mark is a senior vice president at Schwartz MSL Boston where he heads its
                  Consumer Technology and Insights practice groups. He has been going
                  to SXSW for years and is frequently part of the roving band of jacket-
                  wearing financial services and payments technology professionals that
                  debate the future of mobile wallets, payments, banking and social media,
                  while everyone else is wasting time in lines trying to get into sessions with
                  Hollywood celebrities. When not at SXSW, he provides strategic counsel for
                  clients including Ancestry.com, LifeLock, Fiserv and Epocrates.




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                                    conversation using our hashtag #MSLGROUPSX in conjunction with #SXSW.
As You Are Planning and Packing…
SXSWi is a big show in a small city. That creates the expected tension between
resources and need. There will be crowds, lines and waits. However, the show is
manageable if you keep some basic guidelines in mind as you prepare for your
SXSW adventure:

        B
         ring comfortable shoes. You’ll be walking and standing more than you
    1   expect or plan.
        B
         e prepared for some strategic socializing. The sessions are incredible,
    2   but the lounges and parties are where you really learn and make connections. Be
        courageous and remember to bring business cards!
        T
         ake along extra chargers and batteries. Don’t depend too much on
    3   technology being available. What? Isn’t this a conference about technology?
        Right. But, the WiFi is still almost always overloaded, signals will fade in and out
        and your battery will run out of juice long before you do. The solution: bring extra
        batteries, a portable charger and have the hutzpah to ask to borrow the technical
        fruits of others when you are desperate. Also know that you can charge up at the
        lounges; striking up a conversation at a charging station is a great way to meet
        new friends.
        B
         ring your running shoes. The trails along the Colorado River are wonderfully
    4   flat, and there is no better way to experience the Austin atmosphere than with an
        early morning run or walk, before the city wakes up.
        K
         eep your own stash of snacks and water. Stop at the Wag-A-Bag or
    5   another convenience store on the way from the airport or on the outskirts of town
        or near the hotel. Or, better yet, pack your luggage with some pretzels and water
        bottles. The lines at SXSW are long. You don’t want to miss your prime seat in the
        10th row just because you need libation.
	       B
         e aware of the weather. Austin in March has a wide range of weather.
    6   This year, things are shaping up to be comfortable, but chilly. A quick check to
        Accuweather.com shows that the high temperatures over the course of SXSWi will
        range from 73 degrees F on Saturday to 60 degrees F on Monday. Lows will be in
        the 40s and 50s. Bring your rain gear. Showers are possible on Saturday.
	        ownload the SXSW GO app. This is the official app for SXSW, and it includes
        D
    7   schedules, events, a map of locations, and the ability to sync with your SXSW
        account.




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Session Planning...
   Surviving in Austin...
There’s hundreds and hundredsespecially if your hotel is downtown.Look for the
      Austin is a very walkable city, of panel sessions and nearly all of them are
great. You have the opportunity to get from location to remember that there are
      SXSWi shuttle buses to help you be choiceful. Just location. However, here are
very some additional things to keep in mind: panels are at an introductory level.
      few bad choices. However, a lot of the
So, if	 your fskillsare driving, use the secret garage. If this could manage toopportunity
            you are already somewhat developed, you didn’t be your snag a
           I
        1 out within walking As you may have already There is a garage on defines
to branchhotel even farther. distance of SXSWi don’t despair. noted, SXSW now 2nd
panels asstreet. If you Intermediate,you can probably snag a spot. It’s just two blocks
            Beginner, get there early, or Advanced.
                 away from the convention center. And then, when heading out to that evening
                 gathering, it is an easy walk to your car where can drop your gear.
Before we get specificfriend and explore. Not literally, of course. But you should a few
     	   Grab a new in our favorite panel choices, we want to point out
       2 approach this adventurepanel opportunity to make and meet new friends and
trends we noticed this year in as an topics.
                 contacts. Especially explore the music scene. There is live music every night all over
                 Austin, so read the sign posts, collect the postcards you’ll be handed at every street
                 corner, explore and have fun!
    	        • Data data data… Data capture, data analysis, data usage and data
               
        	       eep time available for the random opportunity. Don’t overschedule your
               K
            3 time. Leave things of mind for SX attendees, echoing what we’re seeing
               privacy are top relatively flexible. Permit yourself to indulge in that random and
               spontaneous world that is SX. There are multiple sessions focused on the
               in business conversations.
               issues and the tactics of data collection and management.
        	         eep an ABC list of panels. First choice full? No prob. if you have your B list.
                 K
	           4•   You may even need of gaming…Gaming remainstier robust theme,
                 The evolution your C list. The point is, make a list, a your selections and
                 
                 check it twice. This list strategyyears, we’ve seen brandsproductive schedule
                 but over the past several will become your lifeline to a and business
                 even when your priority plans fail.
                 taking note and the sessions shifting from experience, design and
        	        iew a keynote from a satellite. Unless you feel a compelling need to take
                V
                development to adoption, integration and usage.
            5   in a keynote at the Convention Center, you may want to avoid the crowds. Most
	              The Maker Culture” continues to surge…The Maker Culture
             •“keynotes are shown in satellite locations, often rooms where other interesting
               has now broadened in topics, movingThese locations are less and play as
                sessions will be held immediately afterward. into craftsmanship crowded
               much asyou quality networking time with those having similar interests. Satellitethe
                and give tech and innovation. There are several sessions exploring
                keynote locations are in each of the different venues.
                 business and role of Makers, both in terms of product development and
        	        creation asconversation on Twitter, but don’t let Twitter own your every
                  ollow the well as leadership and management.
                 F
            6    move. At a party and see the Twitter flow all about the party cross-town? Do
                 you bail and party hop? Or, do you wait for things at your event to “open up?”
                 Sometimes, it’s better not to become Twitter-insecure and spend your night chasing
                 everyone else’s good time. Try to relax and enjoy.
        	         ang at the conference center and its lounges. Build a strategy to run into
                 H
            7    interesting people for ad hoc conversations that might inspire you. In particular,
                 check out The Blogger Lounge, the Chevy Spark Lounge, the PayPal Exchange (for
                 our geekier friends), and for anyone whose passion point is people in social good,
                 the Beacon. See the full list of lounges here: SXSW Lounges
                  hether your goal is to gain career advice on women in leadership,
                 W
            8    or meet a new friend, consider the Women 2.0 Meet-up. Some of the
                 smartest women in business today will discuss everything from the challenges of
                 leadership to striking work/life balance.


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Session Planning...
There’s hundreds and hundreds of panel sessions and nearly all of them are
great. You have the opportunity to be choiceful. Just remember that there are
very few bad choices. However, a lot of the panels are at an introductory level.
So, if your skills are already somewhat developed, this could be your opportunity
to branch out even farther. As you may have already noted, SXSW now defines
panels as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.


Before we get specific in our favorite panel choices, we want to point out a few
trends we noticed this year in panel topics.


    	   • Data data data… Data capture, data analysis, data usage and data
          
          privacy are top of mind for SX attendees, echoing what we’re seeing
          in business conversations. There are multiple sessions focused on the
          issues and the tactics of data collection and management.
	       • The evolution of gaming…Gaming remains a robust theme,
          
          but over the past several years, we’ve seen brands and business
          taking note and the sessions shifting from experience, design and
          development to adoption, integration and usage.
	       •“ he Maker Culture” continues to surge…The Maker Culture
          T
          has now broadened in topics, moving into craftsmanship and play as
          much as tech and innovation. There are several sessions exploring the
          business and role of Makers, both in terms of product development and
          creation as well as leadership and management.




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Keynotes  Featured Sessions...
All of the keynote sessions are “must-see” events – SX continues to do an
outstanding job at capturing the current zeitgeist and seeing into the future,
finding just the right topics and people to excite and inspire. Keynotes are at
2pm each day of SXSWi, and you can read about them here: SXSWi Keynotes
We look forward to Elon Musk’s keynote (Saturday, March 9, 2 pm). As an
incredibly thoughtful entrepreneur, he successfully strikes the balance between
technology and business, with a focus on accessibility. With multiple well-known
companies on his CV (PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla), his experience is robust and his
vision is not to be missed.
In addition to the keynotes, the SXSWi Featured Sessions are worth adding to
your SXSW schedule. One in particular that we’d like to call out:
Brian Solis, a principal analyst at the Altimeter Group who spoke at an
MSLGROUP New York Social Media Week panel discussion on February 20, will
be interviewing Shaquille O’Neal on Monday, March 11 from 12:30-1:30pm
in Dell Hall at the Long Center. On Twitter, Shaq was the first verified celebrity
account and now has more than 6.6 million followers – Jack Dorsey once said:
“Twitter wouldn’t be what it is today without Shaquille O’Neal.” Additionally,
Brian will debut his new book “What’s the Future of Business?”



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We’re also excited to cheer as danah boyd is inducted into the Interactive Hall
of Fame (Tuesday, March 12, 6:00pm). As a leading researcher across all areas
of privacy, danah sets user, political and business agendas, and her influence
extends from her work at Microsoft Research to both the MacArthur Foundation
and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation.




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Session Recommendations...
As you are planning your panel selections, it may be smart to map these against
some of the emerging next-generation communication needs. Here’s what we
think might be cool and interesting:
Big Data
Big Data is one of the top trends in communications and business. There are
almost 20 sessions focusing on it at SXSW. But just like when you are analyzing
big data it is easy to get overloaded. A few sessions that stood out include:
Big Data: Is It Killing Creativity?
   Aseem Chandra, Vice President of Marketing, Adobe
   Sunday, March 10, 4:00-4:15 -- Hilton Austin, Room 615AB
   Intermediate – http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP2751
   #sxsw #datasxsw
	
 Storytelling. Creativity. Emotion. These elements have forever been the
 backbone of marketing. The rise of marketing analytics has resulted in
 information previously not available to an artistic industry rooted in creativity,
 not numbers. But how much customer data is too much? What if creatives
 overanalyze data and lose the art of compelling storytelling? Will dashboards
 push aside storyboards? Hear how data and creativity are both competing
 and coexisting in marketing today.
Big Data Meet Up
   Silona Bonewald, Co-Founder, TuneHopper
   Sunday, March 10, 11am-12pm -- Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom
   #sxsw #bigdata
   http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP993359
	 together with other Big Data professionals for an hour of brainstorming,
 Get
 idea-building, networking, friend-making and career-enhancement. Or,
 attend this Meet Up to learn more about this segment of the industry -- or if
 you are looking to hire a Big Data expert for your company.




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Consumer Data: Can I Get Satisfaction?
  Rick Orr, Exec VP  Co-Founder, Tabbedout
  Sunday, March 10, 11am-12pm -- Four Seasons, Ballroom
  Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP654
  #sxsw #tabbedout
	 obsession with data and contextual presentation of content (or products!)
 Your
 should be fed in this session on how brands use customer data, both today
 and tomorrow. Data mining carries many negative connotations, but also
 offers companies the ability to provide a targeted and valuable experience.
 We’re eager to learn which companies use data to provide better service, and
 how.
Culture
Pop (Up) Culture
Annika Dubrall, Strategic Sourcing, Gap Inc; Brian De Lowe, Principal, The
Kor Group; Patrick Keenan, Co-Founder – SQFTSQFT; Tina Santiago, User
Experience Designer, Hot Studio Inc
Saturday, March 9, 3:30-4:30pm –- Four Seasons, San Jacinto Ballroom
Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP2266
#sxsw #PopUP
	Pop Ups sell experiences, access and disruption as much as they sell
  products, and they are ubiquitous in urban areas across the globe. We’re
  interested to learn more about the business metrics behind these ‘events’,
  to see if they are augmenting digital commerce and filling the gaps left
  by a challenging economy, or if pop ups are merely a spark, destined to
  fade away.




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Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now
Douglas Rushkoff, Author, Present Shock, Codecademy
Saturday, March 9, 5:00pm - 6:00pm -- Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D
Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP4450
#sxsw #rushkoff	
	Life today is live, real-time, and always on. It’s not a mere speeding up, however
  much technology accelerated the rate at which we attempt to do things. Living in
  the eternal present has affected our biology, behavior, politics, and culture: Zombie
  apocalypse fantasies signal our yearning for an ending; the Tea Party and Occupy
  Wall Street form two sides of the same post-narrative coin; investing in the future
  has been replaced by a futile effort to extract value off the trade itself; the tragedy
  of 9/11 disconnected an entire generation from a sense of history, while conspiracy
  theories actually comfort us when linear stories no longer have time to play out. This
  talk is about the new “now,” how to develop for it, create content for it, do business
  in it and, most of all, live in it.
Innovation
Innovation  Leadership in the Agile Age
Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit
Sunday, March 10 @12:30-1:30 -- Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon FGH
Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP6682
#sxsw #agilelead
	   Leadership is a rare and treasured quality, critical for innovation, but also for
     ensuring relevance to a changing consumer as well as a satisfied workforce. We look
     forward to hearing Scott Cook’s insights on how to enable teams to experiment with
     transformation, with the full support and empowerment of leadership.
Storytelling
With storytelling being a central component of how brands connect with and
engage consumers, it is no surprise there are 55 sessions on storytelling. A few
that jumped out at us include:
Data, Storytelling and Breaking Through the Noise
Sunday, March 10, 9:30-10:30am -- Wanderlust
Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP15530
#sxsw #BrandStory
S
 torytelling can make the difference between being heard and being lost in the
noise… how can brands do it well? This panel explores how data driven stories
can enable brands to reach their desired audiences, and have significant impact.




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How Can Brands We Love, Tell Stories We Share?
Aman Govil, Prod Mktg Mgr, Google; Kevin Mayer, VP Marketing, Volkswagen;
Winston Binch, CDO, Deutsch Advertising
Sunday, March 10, 3:30-4:30pm -- Austin Convention Center, Ballroom G
Beginner – http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP15722
#sxsw #brandstory
	We’re in the midst of a second creative revolution, this time driven by art,
  copy and code. A brand’s story is no longer just an ad, or a book, or a
  film; it can be just about anything, and live anywhere. What do these new
  kinds of stories look like? Google partnered with a few iconic brands and
  visionary creatives to find out. In this session, we’ll present experiments
  in ads, apps, social and mobile and that are reimagining advertising’s
  future.
New Standards for a New Era of Journalism
Craig Newmark, founder  customer service rep, Craigslist, and Kelly McBride,
Sr Faculty, The Poynter Institute
Sunday, March 10, 5:00-6:00pm -- Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon FGH
Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP5248
#sxsw #mcnewmark
	Trust in traditional news sources is at an all-time low. Trust in new start-
  up newsrooms is even lower. Why is this? Craig Newmark (yes, that
  Craig Newmark) and Kelly McBride of The Poynter Institute last year
  gathered some of the top thought leaders in journalism to write a new
  set of Guiding Principles for the 21st Century. Newmark and McBride will
  team up to debate these findings, the revelations of the essays, and the
  implications for journalism and democracy.




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Technology
Brainstorming Technology First
Will Turnage, VP Technology  Invention, R/GA
                ,
Saturday, March 9, 12:30-1:30pm – Omni Downtown
Beginner - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP1052
#sxsw #techfirst
	Technology is driving much of today’s business opportunities and offers a
  solid foundation for creative thinking and new ideas. This session offers
  a technology-first process and exercises as well as examples of successful
  products and services developed with this methodology. This approach to
  melding tech and creative should be insightful and inspiring!
Emerging Media  Devices
Aaron Smith, VP Mobile  Tablet Strategy, Team Detroit; Glenn Stansbury, VP of
                ,
Sales, Hipcricket; Maani Safa, Global Innovation Dir, Somo Global; Scott Mills,
Dir, Brand Strategy - Digital, Team Detroit
Friday, March 8 @2-3pm – Wanderlust
Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP15969
#sxsw #DetroitLab
	Given the proliferation of channels, the frequently simultaneous usage
  of multiple devices, and a constantly changing landscape, getting the
  message heard by the RIGHT audience is an ongoing challenge. This
  panel promises to explore both tactics for today as well as offering insight
  into what the future may hold.




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Other
The Big Power Shift in Media
Jonah Peretti, CEO  Founder, BuzzFeed
Tuesday, March 12, 12:30pm-1:30pm -- Austin Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall 5
Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP2117
#sxsw #PowerShift
W
 hen SXSW Interactive began, blogging was new, people still sent email
forwards, and print media stocks were at record highs. The South By crowd knew
a big change was coming but the rest of the world didn’t. Now the change is
here for everyone. We’re in the midst of the big shift from portals, to search, to
social. Facebook, Twitter, and the social web are mature and content spreads
faster and further than ever before. Owning the printing press or the broadcast
pipe matters less and less in a world where creating content people love to
share is the key to success. Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed CEO and Founder will
discuss the next wave of innovation in media. He will share practical advice on
how your ideas can spread to millions of people and how your business can
adapt to a world where social is the biggest growth engine, banner ads are
dying, and Facebook and Twitter have become the new starting point for news,
entertainment and culture.


Esther Dyson, Release 0.9
Esther Dyson, Chairman, EDventure Holdings; Christine Lagorio,
Exec Editor, Inc. magazine
Tuesday, March 12, 12:30pm-1:30pm -- Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D
Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP16016
#sxsw #Release9
	The prescient and inspirational Esther Dyson will be offering her
  perspectives on what’s intriguing right now in an interactive conversation.
  Esther always seems to get interested in things before they become
  popular. Her enthusiasms include space travel, the quantified self, and
  Russia. But she’s no dreamer. She has investment positions in 23andMe,
  Facebook, Evernote, LinkedIn, Square, and Yandex, along with some of
  the most world’s most fascinating companies you’ve never heard of.




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Identity and security are topics of interest to communicators. One session that is
a “can’t miss” for Mark McClennan is:
Identity+30: The Future of Identity
Sam Lessin, Director of Products, Facebook
Sunday, March 10, 5:00-6:00pm -- Sheraton Austin, Capitol View South
Beginner - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP5512
#sxsw #idplus30
	One thing that many people find troubling is our society’s inability to
  think and plan more than a handful years into the future. This relatively
  short term perspective is fully insufficient as we move towards an ever
  faster, more interconnected, and more dynamic world where we need
  to keep alive the discussion about the long-term implications of these
  emerging macro-trends. While he’s normally the moderator of these
  events, Sam Lessin, the founder of drop.io and current director of product
  at Facebook leading the Identity Product Group, will be speaking on what
  identity might look like in 30 years: Identity+30.




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Parties @ SXSW...
Big parties are accessible if you have a badge, but you might find that you’re
spending more time waiting to get in than you are partying. One solution is to
go at off-peak times and meet up with friends afterward. Be open to where the
night takes you.


For a list of all the parties at SXSWi: SXSWi Parties


Our party recommendations are:
Interactive Opening Party - Friday
PayPal - Pop! In  Party - Saturday
MashBash at SXSW - Sunday
#VegasTech SXSW Party – Monday
Interactive Closing Party – Tuesday
(Kudos to you if you’re still going strong on Tuesday after a party every night.
Not many people can do that)
Be sure to go to one of the @NIGHT at #FEED parties sponsored by Twitter
(there is one every night)
MSLGROUP is a sponsor of Friday night’s TechSet party – register with the
password “vip@sxsw”  we’ll see you there!




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Hungry? Here’s a Few Picks …

Although she now works at MSL Atlanta, Texas native Lindsey Kusiel keeps Austin
close to her heart – and her stomach. Here’s what this UT grad and foodie has
to say about Austin’s food scene:


					“Check out my restaurant, food truck, happy
      hour and activity suggestions all around
      the ATX! You and your taste buds won’t be
      disappointed. Follow me on Twitter @kutesiel
      if you have any questions or just want to
      tweet. Have fun at SXSW!!”
Breakfast/Brunch:
South Congress CafĂŠ: Not only is South Congress CafĂŠ the greatest brunch
spot in town, but it’s on the South Congress strip – a popular spot for tourists.
Don’t leave without trying their famous Bloody Mary!
Cisco’s: Migas and biscuits, what more could you want? It’s a hole in the wall
on East 6th Street. Don’t go if you’re turned off by old tables and lack of décor,
but that’s what makes it so special.
Juan in a Million: If you’ve never had a breakfast taco, then you’re in for a
treat. Man vs. Food attempted the “Don Juan” taco – Try to eat as many Don
Juan breakfast tacos as you can. Last I checked, the record was eight!
Z Tejas: Check out this upscale southwestern brunch or dinner spot on West 6th
Street.
24 Diner: Not your typical diner food. The best chicken and waffles in Austin.




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Lunch:
Torchy’s Tacos: Go to Torchy’s for the best breakfast taco for lunch you’ll ever
eat. Try out the Migas, Brushfire, Baja Shrimp or make your own! Above all,
don’t miss out on the chips  green chile queso as it’s the FINEST in town.
Franklin Barbeque: If you want to get messy, check out Franklin BBQ for
brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey, sausage and more. Don’t be scared away by
the line that wraps around the restaurant!
Perlas: Top patio spot in town for people watching and known for their yummy
seafood and oyster bar.
Fricanos: In the mood for a sandwich? Check out one of the most delicious
paninis you’ll find in Austin. It’s right by UT Campus, so order to-go and walk up
Guadalupe Street.
Food Heads: Specialty sandwiches, soups, salads and sides are all made from
scratch, and they have multiple tea flavors too.
Hula Hut: Hula Hut is Mexican food with a Tiki twist! The restaurant sits on the
lake, so ask for a prime table on the back patio.
Hopdoddy: Known for their burgers and beer, hopdoddy offers the freshest, all-
natural ingredients with buns made from scratch and baked fresh twice daily.


Dinner:
La Traviata: A delicious Italian bistro on Congress Ave. known for a variety of
pasta dishes! This one is owned by a relative of someone in the home office. We
nighly encourage a visit.
Eddie V’s: The nicest seafood restaurant that downtown Austin has to offer.
Order the Tuna Tartare to start, the Hong Kong Style Sea Bass or Bone-in Filet
for your entrée and don’t leave without tasting the Bananas Foster Flambé for
dessert.
Matt’s El Rancho: For a real Tex-Mex experience, go to Matt’s El Rancho. It’s
wonderful for big parties. Must drink Mexican Martinis (two is the limit!)




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Manuel’s: This restaurant is a more upscale Mexican spot on Congress that
offers tasty food and drinks.
Vespaio: Italian at its finest. Vespaio is on South Congress and has authentic
antipasti  salads, wood-fired pizzas, pastas from light to robust, extraordinary
entrees, and decadent desserts.
Uchi or Uchiko: Uchi is closer to downtown but Uchiko is larger, both offer
Japanese small plates and sushi. If you’re a Top Chef fan, you know that Paul
Qui (winner of Season 9) is the executive chef at Uchiko.
Moonshine: Southern style American cooking on Red River Street. The Pecan
Crusted Catfish and White Chocolate Bread Pudding are staples!
Second Bar + Kitchen: Great cocktails with a delicious seasonal menu. The
kitchen offers small plates and large entrees perfect for sharing or keeping to
yourself.


And in case you were wondering, we’ve tracked a few other things you need to
know:


Food Trucks:               Happy Hour:                 Activities:
 1. East Side Kings         1. 219 West                1. LBJ Library
 2. Hey Cupcake!            2. Iron Cactus             2.  ats on the
                                                          B
                                                          Congress bridge
 3. Mighty Cone             3. J Blacks Feel Good
                               
                               Kitchen and Lounge      3. Townlake
 4. Kebabalicious
                            4. The Driskill Bar        4. Alama Drafthouse
 5. G’Raj Mahal
                            5. Max’s Wine Dive         5. Barton Springs Pool
                                                       6. Zilker Park




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Insider's Guide to SXSW-i

  • 1. Austin Insiders' Guide to SXSWi 2013 SLGROUPSX Follow us: @MSLGROUPNA #M
  • 2. Congratulations. You’re attending one of the top communications trend events in the world. We recognize what you get out of your investment in time and resources is directly proportional to your investment in preparation. So, we asked some of our veteran SXSWi attendees what they think. S tephanie Agresta Stephanie is Global Director of Social Media and Digital at MSLGROUP . She is busy building the next-generation agency. A veteran of SXSW and the founder of the Blogger’s Lounge (a social media influencer hub located inside the ACC), Stephanie loves connecting to her friends and colleagues IRL in Austin every year. When she’s not in the Blogger Lounge or consuming content, look for her red cowboy boots in the lobby of the Four Seasons. Laura Chavoen Laura is SVP Director of Digital Strategy at MSL Chicago. She is a wanna- , be geek and excited for yet another week of inspiration, creativity and breakfast tacos at SXSW. While always looking for new insights, ideas and executions for her clients and MSLGROUP she’s also looking forward , to hearing how others continue to tackle the challenges of executing at scale and micro-segmentation, as well as the Monks of Invention 2013 Conclave. Mark McClennan, APR Mark is a senior vice president at Schwartz MSL Boston where he heads its Consumer Technology and Insights practice groups. He has been going to SXSW for years and is frequently part of the roving band of jacket- wearing financial services and payments technology professionals that debate the future of mobile wallets, payments, banking and social media, while everyone else is wasting time in lines trying to get into sessions with Hollywood celebrities. When not at SXSW, he provides strategic counsel for clients including Ancestry.com, LifeLock, Fiserv and Epocrates. 2 Join in the conversation on MSLGROUP social media - @MSLGROUPNA on Twitter or MSLGROUP Americas on Facebook. You can also track the conversation using our hashtag #MSLGROUPSX in conjunction with #SXSW.
  • 3. As You Are Planning and Packing… SXSWi is a big show in a small city. That creates the expected tension between resources and need. There will be crowds, lines and waits. However, the show is manageable if you keep some basic guidelines in mind as you prepare for your SXSW adventure: B ring comfortable shoes. You’ll be walking and standing more than you 1 expect or plan. B e prepared for some strategic socializing. The sessions are incredible, 2 but the lounges and parties are where you really learn and make connections. Be courageous and remember to bring business cards! T ake along extra chargers and batteries. Don’t depend too much on 3 technology being available. What? Isn’t this a conference about technology? Right. But, the WiFi is still almost always overloaded, signals will fade in and out and your battery will run out of juice long before you do. The solution: bring extra batteries, a portable charger and have the hutzpah to ask to borrow the technical fruits of others when you are desperate. Also know that you can charge up at the lounges; striking up a conversation at a charging station is a great way to meet new friends. B ring your running shoes. The trails along the Colorado River are wonderfully 4 flat, and there is no better way to experience the Austin atmosphere than with an early morning run or walk, before the city wakes up. K eep your own stash of snacks and water. Stop at the Wag-A-Bag or 5 another convenience store on the way from the airport or on the outskirts of town or near the hotel. Or, better yet, pack your luggage with some pretzels and water bottles. The lines at SXSW are long. You don’t want to miss your prime seat in the 10th row just because you need libation. B e aware of the weather. Austin in March has a wide range of weather. 6 This year, things are shaping up to be comfortable, but chilly. A quick check to Accuweather.com shows that the high temperatures over the course of SXSWi will range from 73 degrees F on Saturday to 60 degrees F on Monday. Lows will be in the 40s and 50s. Bring your rain gear. Showers are possible on Saturday. ownload the SXSW GO app. This is the official app for SXSW, and it includes D 7 schedules, events, a map of locations, and the ability to sync with your SXSW account. 3
  • 4. Session Planning... Surviving in Austin... There’s hundreds and hundredsespecially if your hotel is downtown.Look for the Austin is a very walkable city, of panel sessions and nearly all of them are great. You have the opportunity to get from location to remember that there are SXSWi shuttle buses to help you be choiceful. Just location. However, here are very some additional things to keep in mind: panels are at an introductory level. few bad choices. However, a lot of the So, if your fskillsare driving, use the secret garage. If this could manage toopportunity you are already somewhat developed, you didn’t be your snag a I 1 out within walking As you may have already There is a garage on defines to branchhotel even farther. distance of SXSWi don’t despair. noted, SXSW now 2nd panels asstreet. If you Intermediate,you can probably snag a spot. It’s just two blocks Beginner, get there early, or Advanced. away from the convention center. And then, when heading out to that evening gathering, it is an easy walk to your car where can drop your gear. Before we get specificfriend and explore. Not literally, of course. But you should a few Grab a new in our favorite panel choices, we want to point out 2 approach this adventurepanel opportunity to make and meet new friends and trends we noticed this year in as an topics. contacts. Especially explore the music scene. There is live music every night all over Austin, so read the sign posts, collect the postcards you’ll be handed at every street corner, explore and have fun! • Data data data… Data capture, data analysis, data usage and data eep time available for the random opportunity. Don’t overschedule your K 3 time. Leave things of mind for SX attendees, echoing what we’re seeing privacy are top relatively flexible. Permit yourself to indulge in that random and spontaneous world that is SX. There are multiple sessions focused on the in business conversations. issues and the tactics of data collection and management. eep an ABC list of panels. First choice full? No prob. if you have your B list. K 4• You may even need of gaming…Gaming remainstier robust theme, The evolution your C list. The point is, make a list, a your selections and check it twice. This list strategyyears, we’ve seen brandsproductive schedule but over the past several will become your lifeline to a and business even when your priority plans fail. taking note and the sessions shifting from experience, design and iew a keynote from a satellite. Unless you feel a compelling need to take V development to adoption, integration and usage. 5 in a keynote at the Convention Center, you may want to avoid the crowds. Most The Maker Culture” continues to surge…The Maker Culture •“keynotes are shown in satellite locations, often rooms where other interesting has now broadened in topics, movingThese locations are less and play as sessions will be held immediately afterward. into craftsmanship crowded much asyou quality networking time with those having similar interests. Satellitethe and give tech and innovation. There are several sessions exploring keynote locations are in each of the different venues. business and role of Makers, both in terms of product development and creation asconversation on Twitter, but don’t let Twitter own your every ollow the well as leadership and management. F 6 move. At a party and see the Twitter flow all about the party cross-town? Do you bail and party hop? Or, do you wait for things at your event to “open up?” Sometimes, it’s better not to become Twitter-insecure and spend your night chasing everyone else’s good time. Try to relax and enjoy. ang at the conference center and its lounges. Build a strategy to run into H 7 interesting people for ad hoc conversations that might inspire you. In particular, check out The Blogger Lounge, the Chevy Spark Lounge, the PayPal Exchange (for our geekier friends), and for anyone whose passion point is people in social good, the Beacon. See the full list of lounges here: SXSW Lounges hether your goal is to gain career advice on women in leadership, W 8 or meet a new friend, consider the Women 2.0 Meet-up. Some of the smartest women in business today will discuss everything from the challenges of leadership to striking work/life balance. 4 4
  • 5. Session Planning... There’s hundreds and hundreds of panel sessions and nearly all of them are great. You have the opportunity to be choiceful. Just remember that there are very few bad choices. However, a lot of the panels are at an introductory level. So, if your skills are already somewhat developed, this could be your opportunity to branch out even farther. As you may have already noted, SXSW now defines panels as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. Before we get specific in our favorite panel choices, we want to point out a few trends we noticed this year in panel topics. • Data data data… Data capture, data analysis, data usage and data privacy are top of mind for SX attendees, echoing what we’re seeing in business conversations. There are multiple sessions focused on the issues and the tactics of data collection and management. • The evolution of gaming…Gaming remains a robust theme, but over the past several years, we’ve seen brands and business taking note and the sessions shifting from experience, design and development to adoption, integration and usage. •“ he Maker Culture” continues to surge…The Maker Culture T has now broadened in topics, moving into craftsmanship and play as much as tech and innovation. There are several sessions exploring the business and role of Makers, both in terms of product development and creation as well as leadership and management. 5
  • 6. Keynotes Featured Sessions... All of the keynote sessions are “must-see” events – SX continues to do an outstanding job at capturing the current zeitgeist and seeing into the future, finding just the right topics and people to excite and inspire. Keynotes are at 2pm each day of SXSWi, and you can read about them here: SXSWi Keynotes We look forward to Elon Musk’s keynote (Saturday, March 9, 2 pm). As an incredibly thoughtful entrepreneur, he successfully strikes the balance between technology and business, with a focus on accessibility. With multiple well-known companies on his CV (PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla), his experience is robust and his vision is not to be missed. In addition to the keynotes, the SXSWi Featured Sessions are worth adding to your SXSW schedule. One in particular that we’d like to call out: Brian Solis, a principal analyst at the Altimeter Group who spoke at an MSLGROUP New York Social Media Week panel discussion on February 20, will be interviewing Shaquille O’Neal on Monday, March 11 from 12:30-1:30pm in Dell Hall at the Long Center. On Twitter, Shaq was the first verified celebrity account and now has more than 6.6 million followers – Jack Dorsey once said: “Twitter wouldn’t be what it is today without Shaquille O’Neal.” Additionally, Brian will debut his new book “What’s the Future of Business?” Austin We’re also excited to cheer as danah boyd is inducted into the Interactive Hall of Fame (Tuesday, March 12, 6:00pm). As a leading researcher across all areas of privacy, danah sets user, political and business agendas, and her influence extends from her work at Microsoft Research to both the MacArthur Foundation and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. 6
  • 7. Session Recommendations... As you are planning your panel selections, it may be smart to map these against some of the emerging next-generation communication needs. Here’s what we think might be cool and interesting: Big Data Big Data is one of the top trends in communications and business. There are almost 20 sessions focusing on it at SXSW. But just like when you are analyzing big data it is easy to get overloaded. A few sessions that stood out include: Big Data: Is It Killing Creativity? Aseem Chandra, Vice President of Marketing, Adobe Sunday, March 10, 4:00-4:15 -- Hilton Austin, Room 615AB Intermediate – http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP2751 #sxsw #datasxsw Storytelling. Creativity. Emotion. These elements have forever been the backbone of marketing. The rise of marketing analytics has resulted in information previously not available to an artistic industry rooted in creativity, not numbers. But how much customer data is too much? What if creatives overanalyze data and lose the art of compelling storytelling? Will dashboards push aside storyboards? Hear how data and creativity are both competing and coexisting in marketing today. Big Data Meet Up Silona Bonewald, Co-Founder, TuneHopper Sunday, March 10, 11am-12pm -- Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom #sxsw #bigdata http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP993359 together with other Big Data professionals for an hour of brainstorming, Get idea-building, networking, friend-making and career-enhancement. Or, attend this Meet Up to learn more about this segment of the industry -- or if you are looking to hire a Big Data expert for your company. 7
  • 8. Consumer Data: Can I Get Satisfaction? Rick Orr, Exec VP Co-Founder, Tabbedout Sunday, March 10, 11am-12pm -- Four Seasons, Ballroom Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP654 #sxsw #tabbedout obsession with data and contextual presentation of content (or products!) Your should be fed in this session on how brands use customer data, both today and tomorrow. Data mining carries many negative connotations, but also offers companies the ability to provide a targeted and valuable experience. We’re eager to learn which companies use data to provide better service, and how. Culture Pop (Up) Culture Annika Dubrall, Strategic Sourcing, Gap Inc; Brian De Lowe, Principal, The Kor Group; Patrick Keenan, Co-Founder – SQFTSQFT; Tina Santiago, User Experience Designer, Hot Studio Inc Saturday, March 9, 3:30-4:30pm –- Four Seasons, San Jacinto Ballroom Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP2266 #sxsw #PopUP Pop Ups sell experiences, access and disruption as much as they sell products, and they are ubiquitous in urban areas across the globe. We’re interested to learn more about the business metrics behind these ‘events’, to see if they are augmenting digital commerce and filling the gaps left by a challenging economy, or if pop ups are merely a spark, destined to fade away. 8
  • 9. Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now Douglas Rushkoff, Author, Present Shock, Codecademy Saturday, March 9, 5:00pm - 6:00pm -- Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP4450 #sxsw #rushkoff Life today is live, real-time, and always on. It’s not a mere speeding up, however much technology accelerated the rate at which we attempt to do things. Living in the eternal present has affected our biology, behavior, politics, and culture: Zombie apocalypse fantasies signal our yearning for an ending; the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street form two sides of the same post-narrative coin; investing in the future has been replaced by a futile effort to extract value off the trade itself; the tragedy of 9/11 disconnected an entire generation from a sense of history, while conspiracy theories actually comfort us when linear stories no longer have time to play out. This talk is about the new “now,” how to develop for it, create content for it, do business in it and, most of all, live in it. Innovation Innovation Leadership in the Agile Age Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit Sunday, March 10 @12:30-1:30 -- Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon FGH Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP6682 #sxsw #agilelead Leadership is a rare and treasured quality, critical for innovation, but also for ensuring relevance to a changing consumer as well as a satisfied workforce. We look forward to hearing Scott Cook’s insights on how to enable teams to experiment with transformation, with the full support and empowerment of leadership. Storytelling With storytelling being a central component of how brands connect with and engage consumers, it is no surprise there are 55 sessions on storytelling. A few that jumped out at us include: Data, Storytelling and Breaking Through the Noise Sunday, March 10, 9:30-10:30am -- Wanderlust Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP15530 #sxsw #BrandStory S torytelling can make the difference between being heard and being lost in the noise… how can brands do it well? This panel explores how data driven stories can enable brands to reach their desired audiences, and have significant impact. 9
  • 10. How Can Brands We Love, Tell Stories We Share? Aman Govil, Prod Mktg Mgr, Google; Kevin Mayer, VP Marketing, Volkswagen; Winston Binch, CDO, Deutsch Advertising Sunday, March 10, 3:30-4:30pm -- Austin Convention Center, Ballroom G Beginner – http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP15722 #sxsw #brandstory We’re in the midst of a second creative revolution, this time driven by art, copy and code. A brand’s story is no longer just an ad, or a book, or a film; it can be just about anything, and live anywhere. What do these new kinds of stories look like? Google partnered with a few iconic brands and visionary creatives to find out. In this session, we’ll present experiments in ads, apps, social and mobile and that are reimagining advertising’s future. New Standards for a New Era of Journalism Craig Newmark, founder customer service rep, Craigslist, and Kelly McBride, Sr Faculty, The Poynter Institute Sunday, March 10, 5:00-6:00pm -- Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon FGH Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP5248 #sxsw #mcnewmark Trust in traditional news sources is at an all-time low. Trust in new start- up newsrooms is even lower. Why is this? Craig Newmark (yes, that Craig Newmark) and Kelly McBride of The Poynter Institute last year gathered some of the top thought leaders in journalism to write a new set of Guiding Principles for the 21st Century. Newmark and McBride will team up to debate these findings, the revelations of the essays, and the implications for journalism and democracy. 10
  • 11. Technology Brainstorming Technology First Will Turnage, VP Technology Invention, R/GA , Saturday, March 9, 12:30-1:30pm – Omni Downtown Beginner - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP1052 #sxsw #techfirst Technology is driving much of today’s business opportunities and offers a solid foundation for creative thinking and new ideas. This session offers a technology-first process and exercises as well as examples of successful products and services developed with this methodology. This approach to melding tech and creative should be insightful and inspiring! Emerging Media Devices Aaron Smith, VP Mobile Tablet Strategy, Team Detroit; Glenn Stansbury, VP of , Sales, Hipcricket; Maani Safa, Global Innovation Dir, Somo Global; Scott Mills, Dir, Brand Strategy - Digital, Team Detroit Friday, March 8 @2-3pm – Wanderlust Intermediate - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP15969 #sxsw #DetroitLab Given the proliferation of channels, the frequently simultaneous usage of multiple devices, and a constantly changing landscape, getting the message heard by the RIGHT audience is an ongoing challenge. This panel promises to explore both tactics for today as well as offering insight into what the future may hold. 11
  • 12. Other The Big Power Shift in Media Jonah Peretti, CEO Founder, BuzzFeed Tuesday, March 12, 12:30pm-1:30pm -- Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5 Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP2117 #sxsw #PowerShift W hen SXSW Interactive began, blogging was new, people still sent email forwards, and print media stocks were at record highs. The South By crowd knew a big change was coming but the rest of the world didn’t. Now the change is here for everyone. We’re in the midst of the big shift from portals, to search, to social. Facebook, Twitter, and the social web are mature and content spreads faster and further than ever before. Owning the printing press or the broadcast pipe matters less and less in a world where creating content people love to share is the key to success. Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed CEO and Founder will discuss the next wave of innovation in media. He will share practical advice on how your ideas can spread to millions of people and how your business can adapt to a world where social is the biggest growth engine, banner ads are dying, and Facebook and Twitter have become the new starting point for news, entertainment and culture. Esther Dyson, Release 0.9 Esther Dyson, Chairman, EDventure Holdings; Christine Lagorio, Exec Editor, Inc. magazine Tuesday, March 12, 12:30pm-1:30pm -- Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D Advanced - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP16016 #sxsw #Release9 The prescient and inspirational Esther Dyson will be offering her perspectives on what’s intriguing right now in an interactive conversation. Esther always seems to get interested in things before they become popular. Her enthusiasms include space travel, the quantified self, and Russia. But she’s no dreamer. She has investment positions in 23andMe, Facebook, Evernote, LinkedIn, Square, and Yandex, along with some of the most world’s most fascinating companies you’ve never heard of. 12
  • 13. Identity and security are topics of interest to communicators. One session that is a “can’t miss” for Mark McClennan is: Identity+30: The Future of Identity Sam Lessin, Director of Products, Facebook Sunday, March 10, 5:00-6:00pm -- Sheraton Austin, Capitol View South Beginner - http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP5512 #sxsw #idplus30 One thing that many people find troubling is our society’s inability to think and plan more than a handful years into the future. This relatively short term perspective is fully insufficient as we move towards an ever faster, more interconnected, and more dynamic world where we need to keep alive the discussion about the long-term implications of these emerging macro-trends. While he’s normally the moderator of these events, Sam Lessin, the founder of drop.io and current director of product at Facebook leading the Identity Product Group, will be speaking on what identity might look like in 30 years: Identity+30. 13
  • 14. Parties @ SXSW... Big parties are accessible if you have a badge, but you might find that you’re spending more time waiting to get in than you are partying. One solution is to go at off-peak times and meet up with friends afterward. Be open to where the night takes you. For a list of all the parties at SXSWi: SXSWi Parties Our party recommendations are: Interactive Opening Party - Friday PayPal - Pop! In Party - Saturday MashBash at SXSW - Sunday #VegasTech SXSW Party – Monday Interactive Closing Party – Tuesday (Kudos to you if you’re still going strong on Tuesday after a party every night. Not many people can do that) Be sure to go to one of the @NIGHT at #FEED parties sponsored by Twitter (there is one every night) MSLGROUP is a sponsor of Friday night’s TechSet party – register with the password “vip@sxsw” we’ll see you there! 14
  • 15. Hungry? Here’s a Few Picks … Although she now works at MSL Atlanta, Texas native Lindsey Kusiel keeps Austin close to her heart – and her stomach. Here’s what this UT grad and foodie has to say about Austin’s food scene: “Check out my restaurant, food truck, happy hour and activity suggestions all around the ATX! You and your taste buds won’t be disappointed. Follow me on Twitter @kutesiel if you have any questions or just want to tweet. Have fun at SXSW!!” Breakfast/Brunch: South Congress CafĂŠ: Not only is South Congress CafĂŠ the greatest brunch spot in town, but it’s on the South Congress strip – a popular spot for tourists. Don’t leave without trying their famous Bloody Mary! Cisco’s: Migas and biscuits, what more could you want? It’s a hole in the wall on East 6th Street. Don’t go if you’re turned off by old tables and lack of dĂŠcor, but that’s what makes it so special. Juan in a Million: If you’ve never had a breakfast taco, then you’re in for a treat. Man vs. Food attempted the “Don Juan” taco – Try to eat as many Don Juan breakfast tacos as you can. Last I checked, the record was eight! Z Tejas: Check out this upscale southwestern brunch or dinner spot on West 6th Street. 24 Diner: Not your typical diner food. The best chicken and waffles in Austin. 15
  • 16. Lunch: Torchy’s Tacos: Go to Torchy’s for the best breakfast taco for lunch you’ll ever eat. Try out the Migas, Brushfire, Baja Shrimp or make your own! Above all, don’t miss out on the chips green chile queso as it’s the FINEST in town. Franklin Barbeque: If you want to get messy, check out Franklin BBQ for brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey, sausage and more. Don’t be scared away by the line that wraps around the restaurant! Perlas: Top patio spot in town for people watching and known for their yummy seafood and oyster bar. Fricanos: In the mood for a sandwich? Check out one of the most delicious paninis you’ll find in Austin. It’s right by UT Campus, so order to-go and walk up Guadalupe Street. Food Heads: Specialty sandwiches, soups, salads and sides are all made from scratch, and they have multiple tea flavors too. Hula Hut: Hula Hut is Mexican food with a Tiki twist! The restaurant sits on the lake, so ask for a prime table on the back patio. Hopdoddy: Known for their burgers and beer, hopdoddy offers the freshest, all- natural ingredients with buns made from scratch and baked fresh twice daily. Dinner: La Traviata: A delicious Italian bistro on Congress Ave. known for a variety of pasta dishes! This one is owned by a relative of someone in the home office. We nighly encourage a visit. Eddie V’s: The nicest seafood restaurant that downtown Austin has to offer. Order the Tuna Tartare to start, the Hong Kong Style Sea Bass or Bone-in Filet for your entrĂŠe and don’t leave without tasting the Bananas Foster FlambĂŠ for dessert. Matt’s El Rancho: For a real Tex-Mex experience, go to Matt’s El Rancho. It’s wonderful for big parties. Must drink Mexican Martinis (two is the limit!) 16
  • 17. Manuel’s: This restaurant is a more upscale Mexican spot on Congress that offers tasty food and drinks. Vespaio: Italian at its finest. Vespaio is on South Congress and has authentic antipasti salads, wood-fired pizzas, pastas from light to robust, extraordinary entrees, and decadent desserts. Uchi or Uchiko: Uchi is closer to downtown but Uchiko is larger, both offer Japanese small plates and sushi. If you’re a Top Chef fan, you know that Paul Qui (winner of Season 9) is the executive chef at Uchiko. Moonshine: Southern style American cooking on Red River Street. The Pecan Crusted Catfish and White Chocolate Bread Pudding are staples! Second Bar + Kitchen: Great cocktails with a delicious seasonal menu. The kitchen offers small plates and large entrees perfect for sharing or keeping to yourself. And in case you were wondering, we’ve tracked a few other things you need to know: Food Trucks: Happy Hour: Activities: 1. East Side Kings 1. 219 West 1. LBJ Library 2. Hey Cupcake! 2. Iron Cactus 2. ats on the B Congress bridge 3. Mighty Cone 3. J Blacks Feel Good Kitchen and Lounge 3. Townlake 4. Kebabalicious 4. The Driskill Bar 4. Alama Drafthouse 5. G’Raj Mahal 5. Max’s Wine Dive 5. Barton Springs Pool 6. Zilker Park 17