this was sent to me via email. i know there are some oldschoolers from the austin scene on this board. if you attended the university of Texas at anytime during the years 1970-1997ish, you probably went to les amis at some point. also, you may remember the classic scenes in the movie Slacker. i remember the local outcry about tearing the legendary coffeeshop/beer cafe down and the resultant replacement: starbucks. could be cool. Hello everyone, There will be a free screening of VIVA LES AMIS - the documentary about the beloved Les Amis Cafe - at the Dandelion Cafe (1115 E. 11th street) on Friday, September 2nd at 9:00 p.m. http://www.dandelioncafe.com Also at the Dandelion, an exhibit of Alan Pogue's photos entitled, "Les Amis Remembered" will be on display. (Opening reception Thursday, September 1st 6-9 p.m.} At the screening, the owners of the Dandelion (previous waitresses of Les Amis) will be offering special menu items like beans, rice, and cheese! Also, the St. Arnold Brewing Company will be providing refreshments. Hope you can make it! Nancy Higgins http://www.vivalesamis.com
I used to drink beer there all the time. especially freshman year when it was walking (stumbling) distance from my dormroom.
I spent many a happy afternoon there with girlfriends. Good cross section of professors, teaching assistants, and students. Foood was good and reasonable. What a location! So there is a Starbucks there now. Is Inner Sanctum still there? Must be gone also. Good times!
I lived at the Castillion dorm right across the street. Another Austin landmark bites the dust. That sucks. Mad Dog and Beans was next door. That's been gone for a while. Every time I go back to Austin, more memories disappear. Is Hole in the Wall still around? Or is it a CVS pharmacy.
