<p>Regarding food:</p>
<p>Austin has a decent food scene, but in the immediate proximity of campus it is nothing special. Despite the above poster, Whole Foods flagship and CM are both within walking/biking distance (<2 miles). There are also fairly easy bus routes to both, but the buses in Austin aren’t the greatest (I’m sure someone will disagree with me). Even the closest HEB is essentially as far way as the CM. The closest grocery store to campus is Wheatsville Coop, and while quality is usually pretty good, the prices are a bit high and the place is really small.</p>
<p>As for restaurants, most of the places on the drag are disappointing. There are places which are okay. People will rant and rave about Kerbey Lane and Madam Mam’s, but I wouldn’t listen to them. Even most restaurants in Austin are disappointing compared to where I grew up. It’s taken a lot of driving and trying new things to find even a handful of places that I like. Having a car in Austin isn’t necessary, but it certainly makes things more interesting…</p>