Celeb-Rated: Don Harvey
By Joshua Hinsdale, Austin Editor
Drummer Don Harvey co-founded the SIMS Foundation and was co-proprietor of the Austin Rehearsal Complex. He has opened for the Rolling Stones, played with the likes of Joe Ely and Charlie Sexton and was named Best Drummer at the Austin Music Awards. He runs a thriving real estate business and is known by some as The Music Realtor. See Don play Thursdays with Ian McLagan & The Bump Band at 6pm at the Lucky Lounge.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 S 1st St, Austin, TX
"The best Mexican seafood in town--and inexpensive to boot. Great selection of hot sauces. Try not to pay attention to the service, or lack thereof, this place is all about the FOOD." -
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
"For a quick trip to NY, go get some true NY-style pizza. The Caesar salad here is the real deal." -
Chez Nous
510 Neches Street, Austin, TX
"Wonderful locally-owned French restaurant that is simply the best in town. Awesome service ... Austin meets Paris!" -
Gumbo's
710 Colorado St, Austin, TX
"This place is excellent all around. They've got great steaks and a fancy schmancy atmosphere." -
Origami Japanese Cuisine
110 N I H 35 Ste 200B, Round Rock, TX
"Wonderfully prepared sushi that won’t break the bank." -
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
"One of a kind. For those once-a-year (or once-a-month) special occasions. Once-a-year for me." -
Hill Country Pasta House
3519 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX
"Family owned and run. Excellent Italian food on the edge of the Hill Country." -
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
"Terrific salads and the gumbo has a real smokey rue. Inexpensive place with great service."
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Hudson Cafeteria
356 W 58th St, New York, NY
"They call it haute comfort food. I call it high-style fine-dining. It ain’t Luby’s! See and be seen NY style." -
Nice Matin
201 W 79th St, New York, NY
"Terrific Upper West Side sidewalk café. Don’t miss the Nicoise vegetable soup." -
Swingers
8020 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
"THE quintessential rock ‘n roll hang. Good eats, good people, open late." -
Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel
8018 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
"This place is next to Swingers on Beverly Boulevard. It's where bands that are in-the-know stay in LA."
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Wishbone Restaurant
6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL
"The Southern-fried food at this Chicago classic is absolutely great." -
FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL
"I love coming here. It's Chicago's best music venue."
