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[The following is an editorial column by contributor Alison Coffey and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Austinist staff. --The Editors] In my youth (also known as The 80's) summertime was not a prime time for television viewing. The Keatons and the Seavers were on vacation (hey--does anyone remember how Mike Seaver's best friend had the nickname Boner?) and unless you liked reruns of Good Times (which I did, actually) or watching...

Sure, Starbucks is tasty and easy and, heck, some of them have drive-thru's! Damn Starbucks. But our frappuccinos and our soft tacos from Chipotle and our special Make Your Own Pasta dish from Macaroni Grill should only supplement our visits and purchases from local businesses. Not only is it the right thing to do, not only does it help benefit and support our local economy, but Austin has a heaping number of fantastic businesses that are worth your time and dollar. Yeah, Starbucks has the java chip frappaccino, but Pacha (4618 Burnet Rd.) has the super duper yummy Pacha shake made by one of our favorite baristas (the guy in the pony tail or the guy in the glasses). Plus it is a cozier place to work on one's dissertation or novel or meet up with a friend over some sweet potato frittata. Not to mention the fact that they toast your muffin for you!

In 1990 or 1991, Austinist’s older brother won a Pizza Hut-sponsored sweepstakes. He got to be the ballboy at an upcoming Spurs home game, and came back with a whole raft of Spurs autographs. There was, however, one missing. David Robinson, Danny said, had declined to sign the basketball because he had to “rest his thumb.”

We have loved Austin's Pizza for a long, long time. We have forgone Gattis, Pizza Hut, even Mangia for one of those Farmer's Market Specialties. Yum. And they don't even deliver to us. We have to drive there. That is how much we love Austin's Pizza.