Fearless Critic Online Free During SxSW

Big fans of Fearless Critic we are. And, we're big fans of free. Now the two have come together like PB&J, and we're preparing to enjoy it - milk optional.

The Fearless Critic Online Austin Restaurant Guide will be free for the duration of South by Southwest. The move is clearly meant as a PR ploy to drive folks to the online content, but it also should be considered a public service for you Houstonians traveling to the capitol. Austin's great and all, but their restaurant scene can't hold a candle to ours. And, SxSW, like life, is too short to eat at crappy restaurants.

Here are a few dining spots that we recommend checking out during your jaunt to Austin. Feel free to check that with FearlessCritic.com if you don't believe us, but you risk hurting our feelings. And, you don't want that.

American: Dirty Martin's Place, 2808 Guadalupe St. Order this: grilled cheese, tater tots and a few beers.

Burgers: Casino El Camino, 517 E. 6th St. Order this: cheeseburger and a White Russian. Eat at the rail upstairs for the best people watching while you scarf down your burger.

Late Night: Magnolia Cafe, 1920 S. Congress Ave. Order this: Love Veggies and a water. Hydration is your friend.

Pizza: Cipollina, 1213 W. Lynn St. Order this: Bacon & Gorgonzola pizza. Thank us via email when you wake up from your goodness coma.

Sushi: Uchi, 801 S. Lamar Blvd. Order this: ask Chef Tyson Cole to freestyle something. Don't forget the sake to help you get over the sticker shock. Uchi is spendy but well worth it.

Thai: Madam Mam's, 2514 Guadalupe St. Order this: anything on the menu. Please do not steal their colorful chopsticks.