Lake Travis Real Estate

By Todd Hower Realty

Archives for April 2016

Lake Travis Lifestyle Giveaway: Elevated Eats at Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar

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If you live in the Lake Travis area and Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar is not in your foodie repertoire, you’re missing out!

This month we’re pleased to partner with them for our April giveaway where one lucky LTL email subscriber will win a $100 gift card to Oasthouse.

First of all, the food at Oasthouse is sensational. You should just go for the flavorful bites. But in addition to their locally-sourced seasonal menu, Oasthouse has everything else you might want in your neighborhood spot.

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The Humble Origins of the Lakeway Sing Along

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Lakeway Sing Along

One of the organizations that makes our community so great and unique is the Lakeway Sing Along.

You might have caught one of their Spring or Christmas performances. Or you may actually know one of the 80 or so members. Either way, the Lakeway Sing Along brings a magical thing to the Lake Travis community — the ability to make you actually want to sing along with them … in public (though it is not at all a requirement).

I was able to sit down with founding member Glenda Foreman and ask her how her group got started and grew to such epic, musical proportions.

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Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk: Free Wine Tasting Every Month

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HCG Wine Walk Mark your calendar and grab a group of friends for a fun night of wine tasting during the Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk. For a date night, girls night out, or just a fun way to expand your wine repertoire, you can’t beat this Thursday night offering.

This evening of wine tasting begins at your first stop, the Twin Liquors located near Dick’s Sporting Good (map).

While there, you’ll be given your first taste of wine … and a map. The map will be your guide (and ticket) as you make your way throughout the Hill Country Galleria to stop at participating businesses and taste wine from all over the world.

It’s the perfect opportunity to test your skills at drinking wine and navigating a shopping center.

Along with the free wine tasting, you will also receive a Hill Country Galleria shopping bag filled with exclusive offers. Choose your route and enjoy this event (and drinks) at your own pace — those little samples of wine can add up quick.

This fun and free event happens on the second Thursday of every month from 5pm-9pm. Feel free to arrive later for this casual night of strolling and sampling. Reservations are not required, but you must be 21 years of age or older.

Are you saying it right?

Here’s a quick pronunciation guide to the 5 most popular wines and a link to more wine-related terms:

Pinot Grigio (Pee-noe Gree-joe)

Sauvignon Blanc (So-veen-yawn BlahN)

Pinot Noir (Pee-noe Nwahr)

Chardonnay (Shar-doe-nay)

Cabernet Sauvignon (Cab-air-nay So-veen-yawN)

Check out how to taste wine like an expert and look like a sommelier (so-mel-yay) on your next Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk.