Q: I used to live in Austin, but I'm coming up blank on what we could do. It'll be cold outside when she comes so going to the rivers is out of the question. I know Barton Springs, The Drag and all the major landmarks, but are there any good vegetarian restaurants? And other uniquely Austin things to do?
A: Texas is more veg-friendly than most people think (with 117 veg-friendly restaurants or food stores). Try one of the vegetarian restaurants listed on VegDining.com. Here's the link: http://www.vegdining.com/GetRestList.cfm?rgk=NA-US-TX I'd recommend Kalachandji's, if you're ever in Dallas. Good luck!