"Well, I can tell you one place I don't want to go in Austin: the
city jail. I got arrested in
Austin once for playing some music too
loud. I was jamming two days after the
Nebraska game. We had beat
'em, so it was a big celebratory weekend. It was 2:30 in the
morning and I was buck-naked at home with the congas. Had the
windows open and a new neighbor who'd just moved in back on the
block behind me. It was a hot night. Just banging away to some
music. Until two cops came in and arrested me. I was so adamant
about being in the right, I went all the way to the station
buck-naked. I got out of the car and they were like, 'Mr.
McConaughey, would you please put some pants on.' And I was like,
'No. This proves my innocence. This shows I was minding my own
business.' I was in jail for about 10 hours. You don't want to be
there, but I made it as fun as possible. I had some singalongs with
some cellmates next to me and riddles going from cell to cell. I
met some characters! Not that I wanted to stay and hang with them
for a lifetime. What does that story tell me about Austin? You can
do whatever you want. Just shut the windows so you don't wake your
neighbor."
matthew mcconaughey's austin essentials
lodging
four seasons, very expensive; (512) 478-4500
hotel san josé, moderate; (512) 444-7322
dining
chuy's, tex-mex; moderate; (512)
474-4452
domenick's pizzeria, pizza; inexpensive; (512) 477-5877
hut's, hamburgers and more; inexpensive; (512)
472-0693
matt's el rancho, mexican; moderate; (512)
462-9333
shady grove, casual american; inexpensive; (512)
474-9991
sonic drive-in, fast food; inexpensive; multiple
locations
sullivan's, steaks; expensive; (512)
495-6504