True, it is quite unfair to hold cities to the same standards as SF. It was *much* better than going into some random loud bar on 6th street. [i was just annoyed that they didn't take me more seriously.] Also, I did have a really good margarita (Don Julio reposado + Grand Marnier) earlier with a delicious dinner at Fonda San Miguel (they had some pretty nice drink specialties there as well).
By the way Marc, I picked up a few things at Austin Wine Merchant today, thanks the suggestion.
Edit: Let's all move to SF. I am sure that Al won't mind us taking over Mayberry while we land on our feet.