Depending how far east you are, you can drive to Luling and go to the Luling City Market for brisket. Trainer Hale Supply on the east side was always a good source for reloading supplies.
Linn for source. LP-12/Ekos/Akiva/Lingo/Linto. You've got to drink the kool-aid. Been through lots of electronics and speakers. Had Krell amps that could heat the room during winter. Had one of the first pair of KEF 105s in Houston back in the day.
If you do make it to Montepulciano and you like beef/meats you should check out a restaurant there. They had a seating at 7:00pm and a 2nd at 9:00pm and you needed reservations well in advance. Of course, my data is almost half a decade old. Check out Montalcino if you like wine. I'd...