Austin Food Tour: Takeout Edition | BBQ, Coffee, Pizza, & Burgers!

Since we are still here in Austin and cannot travel quite yet, we thought it would be fun to do an Austin food tour: takeout edition! We visited a new (to us) BBQ spot, checked out a cool coffee shop, ate one of our favorite pizzas, and visited the place that we first met! It was a delicious day and by far the most fun we’ve had in two months. We hope you enjoy it!
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WHERE WE VISITED
Interstellar BBQ: www.yelp.com/biz/interstellar...
Flat Track Coffee: www.yelp.com/biz/flat-track-c...
Via 313: www.yelp.com/biz/via-313-pizz...
Mighty Fine Burgers: www.yelp.com/biz/mighty-fine-... (The location we met at, which has a larger menu and you can get more of the full Mighty Fine experience)
NOTE: We are taking COVID-19 very seriously, following all of the guidelines, and staying home except for running and walking outside and very occasional grocery store trips. We made sure to social distance, wear masks when close to people, sanitize our van, and wash our hands tons when filming this video.
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Hi y'all! We’re Adam and Kathryn, an adventurous married couple living in a Sprinter van! You can often find us scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos, climbing mountains, cuddling our fur child Kona, and dreaming about Hawaii.
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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe! Since we have viewers from all over the world, we wanted to explain what the policy is in Austin for COVID-19. Austin has begun to slowly open up, with some restaurants resuming dine-in services (with specific rules), but with many still operating as take-out only until they can ensure they can safely serve customers. We are taking COVID-19 very seriously, following all of the guidelines, and staying home except for running and walking outside and very occasional grocery store trips. We made sure to social distance, wear masks when close to people, sanitize our van, and wash our hands tons when filming this video.

[@ariellahbayucot580]

I love the way they look at each other

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🥰🥰🥰

[@stargazer5073]

Omgoodness, you're living the dream! So happy for you!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We’re super grateful for this life we live!

[@bradgingerich6814]

Wow that’s a lot of amazing food!! That makes for a great day in my book!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was such a delicious day! We were sooo stuffed afterwards though 🤣

[@mariangomz7919]

Aww I love hearing how you guys met!

[@oliverjh1281]

With food as good as that I’m amazed you ever leave 👌 loved that poster in the window of the cowboy in the mask 😁 looking forward to see more of Austin 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The food in Austin is our favorite! 😍 We can’t wait to share more soon!

[@davidyoon903]

Wow! Even amidst COVID-19, you guys are still a joy and inspiration. I love the transparency in all you VLOGS. Whether you guys are on the road traveling, camping in a backyard, or getting take out you still manage to make the best of every situation! I really enjoy the candidness and just how authentic you guys are! No scripts, no prompts, just Adam and Kathryn! Your channel has a zest and zeal that I have not seen anywhere else on KZbin. On a side note, I cater small events, and I've had people tell me to start a cooking channel for Korean food or do a food truck. I know you guys love BBQ and as wondering if you ever tried Korean BBQ? If not, I'd be happy to post a video or share my recipe. I also cater to dietary restrictions, so I offer gluten-free and vegan options. I also have many quick Korean hotpot recipes that would go well for you guys living in the van. Anyways thank you guys so much for being an inspiration and a huge joy in this difficult time!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

David, you just made our morning! ❤️😭 Thank you so much for the kind words. It has been a weird time, but we are trying to stay positive and make the most of it and we gotta say, it has been fun trying to adapt to our current situation. We really appreciate you watching! 🤗 As for Korean BBQ, we were just talking about how we wanted to try it the other day! It looks like such a fun experience and we are very confident we would looooove how it tastes! We aren’t sure where you’re located, but if you have any favorite spots around the US or tips on how to make it ourselves we’d love to try it!

[@davidyoon903]

@@AdventuresofAplusK To be honest, I haven't been to many Korean restaurants since living in the states. Cooking and sharing a meal together means a great deal in my family, so my mother taught me everything. There are so many great restaurants in Korea to visit, but I live in Virginia now. There is a really great restaurant in Annandale, VA called Kogiya (고기야). They have open grills in the table to cook your food, and they also offer a wide variety of other Korean dishes. Last I remember it was about $20-$25 for all you can eat. I think it is decently priced for the authentic food, the traditional experience, and selection of foods. Only downside is that they do not accept reservations and can get crowded quickly, so I recommend having your name put on the waiting list as soon as you can. There is another restaurant called Iron Age Korean Steak House, but I would not recommend them. They are quite expensive in my opinion and not as generous with portion amounts as Kogiya. Plus their sauces seem diluted and did not taste very good in my opinion. And they play extremely loud music so it feels like you are in a dance club. Just remember that when you go to Korean restaurant that has open grill you will have to cook your own food. They will bring it to you already marinated, but it can be confusing for some if they never had Korean BBQ. Also make sure to ask for gluten-free marinate because a lot of Korean marinates use soy sauce or gochujang (red pepper paste) which can have gluten. My friend has Celiac disease so I always have to make sure no wheat, rye, or barely when I cook for her. Sorry this is so long, I just want guys to have a great experience with Korean BBQ or any Korean dish. To be honest you can make awesome Korean dishes for under $25. Most Korean dishes use similar, if not same, ingredients. When I do a video I'll just send you a link ^_^ Sorry again for such a long message.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow, this is amazing, thank you!!! Don't apologize at all, we love all of these tips! We were supposed to be heading to Virginia next before COVID-19, but we hope to still make it there this year. We have some good friends there and we will have to take them to that spot. We'd love to make it ourselves though! What type of grill do you suggest using? Definitely share the video when it's done, we'd love to try it!

[@staino46]

That was another great vlog guy's i really look forward to seeing what you guy's are up to when i get my notification of a new video dropping. Also very happy to see you're not getting any dry brisket and that it's MOIST!!!!!! 💦💦💦💦 LOL

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Bahahaha we always think of you when we drop the M word on the vlog! 🤣🤣

[@staino46]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I must admit I always have a chuckle when I hear one of you say it 😂😂

[@mynnmax]

I agree - after two months of cooking, it's nice to eat something someone else prepared! :) That BBQ looked amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have gotten a bit bored of the same 3-5 things we make lol!

[@allisonsherman7231]

That first place made me so hungry 😋!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh man, it was sooo good! We tried to save a little for later and enjoyed it the next day...still just as good! 😋

[@MicahB640]

What an awesome idea for a video! I love the way y’all describe the food & drinks, I have to try these delicious places if I’m ever in Austin. Keep up the great work & stay safe being in quarantine.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so happy you liked the idea! We may be doing another one similar to this soon-it was so much fun! 🤗 We hope you’re staying safe and healthy!

[@avibar23]

My mouth was watery with the bbq!! I can't wait for more adventures of you two! Stay safe!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re super excited to share more “quarantine” adventures and hopefully some travel adventures again soon! 🤞🏼🤞🏼 We hope you’re staying safe and healthy!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Another great vlog! It’s so nice having you here with us but I will be happy for you three to be able to get back out there and travel like you were made to do! 😘🥰 Those smoked scalloped potatoes, fries, onion rings and shakes...now that’s what I call good eating! 😋😋😋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so glad to be with y’all too! ❤️ It was a dang good food day 😋😋

[@salanicus]

Love the melt in your mouth brisket 😃 Love love full on foodie episodes. Don't remember hearing the word "bark" but makes sense. Also, this is my favorite style pizza! It's all about the crust for me. Mighty fine? Yes, mighty fine is on our bucket list now:) We just got back from Gatlinburg which is full on opening and hit three eateries, and can't wait to hit the Gulf this weekend for more. James and Kim

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That melt in the mouth brisket is the best! 😍 And oh man isn’t that style of pizza the bomb?! We had it again last night (oops!) with my family and that crust never gets old! Hope y’all get to enjoy some delicious food this weekend-eat extra for us! 😋

[@thejarrettsjourney]

We also miss traveling, but we are going to be hitting the road for a short hiking adventure in a state park that just opened up this weekend. We'll be adding footage of it along with the other hikes we have on our channel. The food looks delicious super jealous of your "field trip" ☺️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are hoping to do the same soon too! Being out in nature is what has helped us stay somewhat sane during all of this! 🤪

[@SchoandJo]

This looked SO good! Peach tea smoked pork belly had me (Jen) drooling and the Detroiter had Elliot drooling at the crunch. Pizza is life.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh my gosh both were sooo good! We actually had that pizza again last night for my little brother’s birthday. No regrets! 😋

[@SchoandJo]

Adventures of A plus K I don’t blame you! With the sound of that crunch, who wouldn’t have it again?!

[@Mats.van.Deursen]

ooof my mouth started watering when is saw the bbq :P so jealous, the burgers looked delicious as well

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're still dreaming about it weeks later!

[@chrism1164]

Grat food video!!

[@noemiii6409]

Austinite here! This is so cool how you guys are here! I literally just started watching y’all with the Jackson hole vlogs and thought I would check out more recent videos. Y’all may have already gone but Smithys in Lockhart is super cool too. I think it would definitely be vlog worthy too 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Noemi! Thanks so much for watching! We love hearing from other Austinites 🙌🏼🎉 We were talking the other day about how fun a Lockhart vlog would be, so we may have to do that before we hit the road again, or when we’re home in the future! 😋

[@CC-eh3rb]

Another awesome vid! Stay heathly and safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! 🥰 And you too!

[@trevorpower5360]

Great work on the video. Food looks delicious!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Trevor! 😄

[@sharischmidt4712]

Everything looks delicious 😋 I agree it's nice not to eat something that you haven't cooked, my husband and I have been picking up take away more often lately 😊 Stay safe and healthy everyone 😊🍁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was so nice to have a break from the few things we eat everyday! We may have to film another one of these for an excuse to eat more delicious food 😉 Hope y’all are doing well! 🥰

[@missbedu2575]

Much love from OHIO. My trip to Italy got cancelled now hoping to hit Great Smokey Mountains this fall instead. In desperate need of a vacation and gonna keep it close to home. Love your content, stay safe!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so sorry to hear about Italy 😭 We feel ya on the cancelled trip, we had Peru cancelled as well and it is such a bummer. 💔 Great Smoky Mountains should be gorgeous! We have always wanted to visit there and haven’t made it happen yet. You’ll have to let us know all of the good spots!

[@nicolemcmahon1250]

Mighty Fine!!! My husband and my favorite Burger place - we lived in Austin/Pflugerville for 7 years. We now live in Portland now and miss Mighty Fine soooo much! As for BBQ we love Salt Lick!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That makes us so happy to hear! 🙌🏼🍔 It is a special place!

[@ddiamond090]

Yummy!! I used to live near that Mighty Fine food truck

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah cool! I grew up right by there 😃

[@jrlong3490]

Maudie's TexMex is the best. Need to try Valentinas and Intersteller BBQs - I have heard both are great. Safe travels.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Maudies actually catered our wedding!

[@jrlong3490]

@@AdventuresofAplusK You guys have great taste! I knew I loved you fellow Austinites. Hope to see you on the road someday. Safe travels.

[@Diana-lo6cx]

Yummy video! Thanks for making my day with your video👍😀 Nothing like Blue Bell!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Blue Bell rocks!!! We have had to limit our grocery store trips so we don’t buy it all 😜

[@nequewillis6710]

Just moved to Austin 2 months ago. Can't wait to try the pizza lol

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s sooo good! Different than any kind of pizza we’ve had before!

[@justinkemp7935]

We are from Houston and come to Austin frequently. Two weeks ago the wife and I tried Rolling smoke BBQ food truck on east 6th. It was soo good. I am going to make sure we stop by mighty fine the next time we visit. Keep up the great videos.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooo that one is on our list too-glad to hear it was delicious! 🙌🏼 And yay! We suggest their physical location to get the full experience. Make sure to get a milkshake too! 🍦🥛

[@justinkemp7935]

Oh we will be sure to get the milk shake. Milk shake and fries are always a good combo. Thanks for the reply.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We off camera dipped our fries into the shake...SO good!

[@justinkemp7935]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I am about this 👌 close to driving to Austin this weekend to try it. Lol

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha doooo it!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Bad idea to watch your video at twenty to ten at night. The food has made me hungry 😂. Your van looks lovely. Have you made a video on your camera equipment and video program . Great video 👍.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha we apologize for any late night hunger 🤣🤣 We actually will be making a video about our camera gear very soon...stay tuned! 🤗

[@thecoreyreport7253]

First of all you two are great and you will see 100k subscribers quickly. Second: I love the van concept but if you are at sight for more than a few days don't you have to disconnect each day to drive around and is it a hassle. Thankyou

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Corey! Thanks a bunch! We are fully self contained, run off of solar, and don’t have to hook up to anything, which makes the van super easy. We can just drive up, park, go to sleep, and then drive on out the next day without even leaving the van. Hopefully that helps answer your question!

[@TheDnlnext]

I love Interstellar! The peach tea babybacks are great also. The belly is a little to rich for me. You guys missed out not getting the banana tart - It’s my guilty pleasure. No lie, I drove from Houston to get some to go. I could tear into 2-3 of those tarts 😩 terrible I know....but it’s so good! If I could make a suggestion, I would recommend Miller’s Smoke House in Belton Texas (South of Waco). Que and tons of homemade desserts! You could watch them make them too. Thanks for taking the time to upload and entertain us! #chingona

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oooo we gotta try both the ribs and the banana tart next time! We were trying to be good and save our sweet treat for Mighty Fine, but their desserts sounded incredible and they must be good if you drive from Houston! 🙌 Thank you so much for the recommendation! We have been wanting to get back up to the Waco area to try some other BBQ spots, so we will have to add this to the list! 😋

[@MrsMajorHoff]

Thank you so much for sharing the pizza place! That crust looks amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is SO dang good! 😍

[@fabiolapichardo6320]

Hi, I’ve watching your Austin videos as we are going to be in Austin in few days. They’re pretty good, in a way, they help us to be positive about the adjustments we have to in our trip to Austin. We visited it before and stayed in a hostel which had free parking and the bikes rental were pretty cheep. However because of COVID the hostel is closed. Therefore, I was wondering if you can give some tips on finding cheap parking to be around the downtown and parks around there. Also, if you can suggest any cheap bike rental. We are staying in a hotel around 4 miles away of the city center as the hotels in downtown do not have free parking. Hope you can help me and thank you for your videos. We will be going to some of the places you suggested.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! Do you just need to find parking for during the day? We have parked in specific parts of town for free in neighborhood areas, like around South Congress and East Austin. You could also park under the Mopac bridge by the trail at Lady Bird Lake during part of the day to walk around the downtown area and lake. Here is the map with that parking spot: goo.gl/maps/vYz6z8cW8XL7Kqkx6. We haven't personally rented bikes in Austin, but you can rent at Barton Springs Bike Rental and Mellow Johnny's also rents bikes. I believe there are Lime bikes as well. I hope that helps some!

[@morpheusdreamoftheendless]

Nothing can compare to blue bell ice cream. Honestly to me every other ice cream taste like trash. San Antonio Texas born and raised 🤟😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

For store bought brands, we agree! But there are lots of ice cream shops in the US that taste even better in our opinion. Jeni’s, which has locations in Austin and sells at Whole Foods, is one of the best ice creams we have ever had! Highly recommend it 😋

[@morpheusdreamoftheendless]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I'll try it out thanks😁

[@sadidiker]

🖒🖒🙌🙌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🍕🍟🍔

[@MrfiX725]

I watch this particular repeated cuz of Via313 pizza. #Foodie

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is one of the items we are wanting to have the most before we leave Austin for a while!

[@mawyatt1]

Come get some Detroit style pizza in Detroit, I'll take you to the best we have to offer!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would love that! 🙌🏼

[@wr6904]

The name of your drink is a cuss word in Spanish. In this case it is not describing a woman. It is describing your drink. In this case it means your drink is awesome, or the best one

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It definitely was awesome!

[@stargazer5073]

Moist...juicy...we don't care!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Our favorite words to describe food! Haha

[@stargazer5073]

@@AdventuresofAplusK have you been to New Orleans ? Old mansios?