The smoking ban that will go into effect on Thursday restricts smoking to bingo halls, fraternal organizations and only this handful of Austin restaurants that have special filtration systems:
IHOP No. 1421, 707 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Trudy's, 8820 Burnet Road
Bennigan's, 13995 U.S. 183 North
Cool River, 4001 West Parmer Lane
Hooters, 13701 U.S. 183 North
Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar Blvd.
Trudy's, 4141 Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360)
Iron Cactus, 10001 Stonelake Blvd.
LAME!!! But the good thing about it is the fact that 2 of the smoking locations are up north by me. Cool River and Iron Cactus. Both are nice places for a cigar as well as drinks with Cool RIver being the better of the two. If it looks like yall will be out on friday please post where and when

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mikes