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Archives for April 2016

Hill Country Galleria Wine Walk: Free Wine Tasting Every Month

Written by Todd Hower | April 14, 2016

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.

Visit Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | April 13, 2016

Visit Lake Travis LTL logo

We all love a good trip to the lake.

And now that Lake Travis is officially full and summer is just around the corner, we’re going to have many more chances to find ourselves in the water and enjoying life to the fullest.

Some of us are lucky to live out here and so close to all of the lakeside action. But if you’re looking to take a trip out west to Lake Travis, it helps to have a few key provisions … just in case.

[Read more…] about Visit Lake Travis

Lakeway Dermatology Opens in Bee Cave

Written by Mandy Spivey | April 12, 2016

Lakeway Dermatology

One of the charms of living in the Lake Travis area is being able to see local businesses grow and expand.

Just take a drive down 620 for the newest in restaurants, trendy boutiques and private practices that are flourishing in Lakeway and Bee Cave to see proof that the Lake Travis area is growing.

When you’re looking for the answer to a skin problem, don’t forget the team at Lakeway Dermatology to point you in the right direction. You might have noticed their brand new building just next to Salsa’s restaurant near Falconhead.

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MORE! and Haven: One Talented Chef, Two Great Lago Vista Restaurants

Written by Sandra Spicher | April 11, 2016

Gabriela Osornio Haven MORE Lago Vista2

A mini corn muffin, warm from the oven, crumbles almost before it reaches your mouth. Butter melts into sweetness, then spice and smoke.

Chipotle.

It’s no surprise that MORE! executive chef Gabriela Osornio got her start as a baker. And the amuse-bouche is a perfect representative of what MORE! serves: American and Mexican food.

[Read more…] about MORE! and Haven: One Talented Chef, Two Great Lago Vista Restaurants

Lake Travis in September

Written by Cathy Hale | April 7, 2016

Lake Travis full or half full

On May 13, 2015, the once elusive rain clouds settled over the Texas Hill Country and the optimistic chatter about filling up Lake Travis began.

At that time, Lake Travis was only 38% full at 630′ and Sometimes Island was looking more like a peninsula.

Today Lake Travis is full at 681.1′ … and it’s beautiful!

Even though February and March have been somewhat dry, the Highland Lakes (Buchanan and Lake Travis) have continued to hold steady. In fact, Lake Travis is nine feet above average and the combined storage of lakes Buchanan and Travis is at 96% full.

But managing a full Lake Travis is a real balancing act. You have a growing population in Austin. Water releases. An ever-increasing demand for water. And it all gets coupled with possible flooding.

What water releases are planned as summer approaches? And where will water levels be when summer is over?

[Read more…] about Lake Travis in September

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