Answer to Diversity Post
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6/20/2006
We are non-whites that moved here from CA. I'm pretty surprised by previous comments about racism. Neither of us have felt anything but welcome. In our cul-de-sac, there is a black family, a Latino couple, an Asian family and us. I think people are nicer here than CA and I'm a native Californian!
As for funky neighborhoods...I would recommend Hyde Park (near the university) or the Barton Springs area (pricey) but it's on the Greenbelt. As for local cuisine...it's mostly BBQ and Tex Mex. I know of 2 decent Indian restaurants, maybe one Chinese and definitely NO Ethiopian. There's a really good Thai place downtown. I do miss the diversity of CA. However, cost-of-living is good and there is a sense of community which I found lacking in my neighborhood back in CA. Good luck!
Georgia | Austin, TX