What's the best fine dining restaurant to work in Austin Texas?

Q. Hi, I work as a server in Boston, MA and I am on the process of moving to Austin, TX. I work at a fine dining steak house and was wondering what the best place to work in Austin would be... I am looking for a place were the food is expensive and people tip well. By the way what the average tip like in Austin? Please tell about your experience working as as server in Austin. Thanks!

A. These are the best restaurants in town. See what part of town you want to live in and go from there. I competely agree with the guy above about you should look into Eddie V's, but I would go with Jeffrey's ...it is a little more exclusive. Depending on how good you are..you can get on average a 20%-25% tip.

1. Jeffrey's Restaurant
1204 W Lynn St , Austin , TX , 78703
An upscale eatery frequented by VIPs for its rotating menu of inventive and sophisticated New American cuisine.

2. Bellagio Italian Bistro
6507 Jester Blvd , Austin , TX , 78750
Fine, homespun Italian cuisine served to an upscale crowd in a serene setting.

3. The Emerald Restaurant
13614 W Hwy 71 , Austin , TX , 78738
Out-of-the-way spot off of Highway 71 boasts a cozy stone cottage, an outdoor garden and authentic Irish cuisine.

4. Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress Ave , Austin , TX , 78704-3522
Inventive Italian cuisine in a setting reminiscent of a neighborhood trattoria.

5. Eddie V's Edgewater Grille
301 E Fifth St , Austin , TX , 78701
Beguiling seafood dishes in an upscale, clubby setting.

6. Truluck's
400 Colorado St , Austin , TX , 78701
Seafood and steak dominate this swanky Warehouse District eatery.

7. Green Pastures
811 W Live Oak St , Austin , TX , 78704
A genteel Old South dining room serves nouveau continental cuisine.

8. Shoreline Grill
98 San Jacinto Blvd , Austin , TX , 78701
A superior location overlooking Town Lake, doting service and fine, affordable seafood make this a favorite spot downtown.

9. Louie's 106
106 E Sixth St , Austin , TX , 78701
This downtown hot spot boasts a marriage of Mediterranean casual and continental refinement.

10. The Driskill Grill
604 Brazos St , Austin , TX , 78701
Creative New American fine-dining in a hotel that's a bastion of Old Texas.

Is this a good deal I am getting from priceline.com for my hotel and airfare - yes or no?

Q. So I am flying from Austin, Texas to Syracuse, New York from April 6th to April 9th. I will be staying 3 nights at a small chained motel with nice clean room. Total for round-trip flight and 3 night stay is 476 dollars w/ all taxes included. Is this a good deal? I dunno b/c i don't travel much that's why i am asking. Thanks.

A. Yes, that is a great deal. Book it.

Have a great trip!

How to get married at a courthouse (in Texas)?

Q. Just asking for future reference, and also do the bride and groom dress up, get flowers, rings, ect?

A. I went to the JoP office a few times in Austin (filing evictions), which is also one place where marriages are performed. They had pictures of brides and grooms on a bulletin board who had been married there. Some were dressed up in formal wedding regalia. Others were not, though they all at least wore something nice.

If you wish to wear a gown and carry a bouquet, that's perfectly fine. A short ceremony is performed, and you can exchange rings. In Texas, there is a mandatory waiting period of 72 hours after you obtain your marriage license, so make sure to make time for that. Also, the license fee is something like $70, but you have it reduced a LOT if you take an optional pre-marital course. At least, that was true in Dallas. Not sure about other municipalities.

Oh, and if you're in Austin, the Driskill hotel has a lovely honeymoon package. The W in Dallas does, too. Good luck, and congratulations. =)

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