Today is the day. We’ll revisit this post tonight but for now here are a few links to get your mind right on this august day for all Texans.

Where NOT to go http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/2011/5/15/Austin-Daily-Photo-Best-Chicken-Fried-Steak-in-Austin-Saturday-May-14th-2011

The best we ever had http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/2011/8/4/Austin-Daily-PhotoBlanco-Bowling-Club-Cafe-Thursday-August-4th-2011 Chicken fried steak under the watchful gaze of the Rebel Flag http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/2011/3/21/Austin-Daily-Photo-Road-Trip-Edition-Johnny-Rebs-Dixie-Cafe-Monday-March-21st-2011

Been doing it since 1921 http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/2011/8/16/Austin-Daily-Photo-Old-Spanish-Trail-Tuesday-August-16th-2011

Best chicken fried steak in Austin proper http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/2011/9/27/Austin-Daily-Photo-Galloway-Soul-Food-Monday-September-26th-2011