Archives for May 2014

A Call for Lake Travis Favorites: Let's Hear Yours

Written by Todd Hower | May 22, 2014

We’re not all one-way around here at Lake Travis Lifestyle.

We have a fantastic staff of writers, all whom adore and love sharing with you all the cool places to go, people to see, and things to do in the Lake Travis area.

What we’ve noticed over on our Facebook page is: y’all get passionate about all that IS Lake Travis! From beer, to outdoor recreation, to food (especially food) — when we say good or great, there are always places that we’ve missed that make your good and great lists.

Lake Travis Breakfast Joints: Rise and Shine

Written by Cathy Hale | May 21, 2014

There is no shortage of places to go for lunch or dinner in the Lake Travis area. You’ll find plenty of spots to grab a juicy burger, or a slice of pizza and just about everything else to satisfy your hunger.

But what about breakfast? After all, it is the most important meal of the day, right?

When you wake up in the mood for fluffy blueberry pancakes, crispy bacon, Migas or Eggs Benedict, you have lots of great dine-in options nearby.

Solid Rock Brewing: Easing Texans Into Craft Beer

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 20, 2014

It’s 10:52am in Spicewood, Texas.

Curt Webber, one of the trio of founders of Solid Rock Brewing and resident brewer is busy stirring the hot liquids inside of an imposing mash tun, while his partners-in-beer bustle about, all working on their respective steps in the process.

I find a dry spot among the loft where Stephen “Beaker” McCarthy is hard at work with the grains, an indispensable step in the magic that is beer creation.

Tuesday is Brew Day at Solid Rock Brewing and even though the men haven’t stopped for lunch yet, the building smells of rich malts and all manner of beer goodness. Swiftly and with purpose the three brew artists work to concoct another large batch of their tasty beers. Steve “Jonesy” Jones is cleaning and preparing the various stages of the day’s production.

If there was ever a time to throw yourself into the craft beer scene — this is it.

My Favorite Things About the Lake Travis Area: Mike Koleber – Nitro Swimming

Written by Todd Hower | May 19, 2014

What’s lake living without swimming?

Since Mike and Tracy Koleber opened Nitro Swimming in Cedar Park more than six years ago, they’ve been raising up successful swimmers. Nitro Swimming offers a variety of swim activities and teams for various ages and skill levels.

When the Kolebers opened their second 30,000-square-foot facility in 2011 in the Lake Travis area, less than three miles west of the Hill Country Galleria on Highway 71, they also continued their tradition of community support.

Some examples of this include allowing local Boy and Girl Scout Troops free use of their facilities for water certifications, as well as free use for training local fire, police and sheriff departments. “It is something that Tracy and I are very proud to provide at no cost as a thank you for what these folks do on a daily basis,” Mike Koleber said.

Five Reasons Austin is Great for Kids

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | May 16, 2014

Recently I talked to an old friend who will soon relocate to the Lake Travis area with her family. She’s excited about the move, because like most folks she knows what a great area this is.

It’s certainly no secret that Austin is a cool place.

Known for it’s live music, food trailers, outdoor activities, local shops, top festivals, technology and thriving economy — the list goes on and on.

But my friend did have one important question on her mind: “Is it a good place to raise kids, too?”

Archives for May 2014

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