Elaine Heng

About Elaine Heng

Elaine is an Austin, TX based writer. She is making leaps to become a work from home freelancer with her writing, and many other talents including photography and crafting. You can read her pieces focusing on cooking & dining, travel, and as of recent, her journey on becoming mommy on her blog at breatheeatlive.com

Oasthouse Gastropub: Not Your Ordinary Pub Food

Written by Elaine Heng | March 9, 2016

With the openings of all the new restaurants in the Lake Travis area, Oasthouse Gastropub will have a good chance of making it on your list as one of the newest local favorites.

Oasthouse Gastropub serves up locally sourced, melt-in-your-mouth, upscale pub food. As soon as you walk up to the joint, you’ll be greeted by warm smiles and clean cut staff members.

The aesthetic details of the restaurant are designed tastefully chic — welcoming, cozy, and elegant. You will take notice of the re-purposed wood tables and Edison light bulbs floating above the dining floor. The view through a wall of glass allows you to see all of the action taking place in the kitchen.

Lake Austin Spa Resort: A World-Class Getaway Close to Home

Written by Elaine Heng | March 1, 2016

Take a drive through Steiner Ranch. All the way down to Mary Quinlan Park on Lake Austin … but don’t drive into Lake Austin. You’re right next to one of the top 25 resorts in the United States.

But it wasn’t always this way. Fishing camp. Nudist camp. Rodeo training camp. Reducing Resort? The history of Lake Austin Spa Resort is a colorful one. Now it’s a place that Conde Nast Traveler simply calls, a “little piece of heaven” in the Texas Hill Country.

Redfin Seafood Kitchen: Bringing the Gulf Shore to the Lake Travis Area

Written by Elaine Heng | February 22, 2016

If you’re looking for carefully crafted seafood that reigns with its natural flavors — without masking its freshness with over seasoning — Redfin Seafood Kitchen is where you’ll want to make your order.

Lake Travis’ newest catch for the freshest seafood selections in town … granted you will not find anything from Lake Travis on the menu. Fresh fish is delivered weekly and oysters are delivered every day. Come the weekend, the restaurant usually sells out of their tasty oysters.

A Dream Wedding on Lake Travis at Vintage Villas Hotel & Events

Written by Elaine Heng | February 10, 2016

Known for the spectacular views of Lake Travis, Vintage Villas is a family owned and operated hotel and event center tucked along Hudson Bend on the south shore of Lake Travis.

It’s the perfect getaway and you’ll feel right at home. Book a room any day of the week … if the hotel isn’t already booked for an event.

Bent Oak Winery: A Winery That’s Not in the Texas Hill Country

Written by Elaine Heng | January 18, 2016

Have you ever imagined a quiet and relaxing day at a winery … in a commercial business park?

Although you wouldn’t think to find a Texas winery tucked away in a strip of businesses located off Anderson Mill Road, it’s actually quite a pleasant surprise to find your way to this family winery with the warmest of welcomes.

Bent Oak Winery opened up their doors in October 2015. Take a trip to the east side of the Lake Travis area and get ready to enjoy a taste of wines made with grapes sourced from both California and Texas.

Elaine Heng

About Elaine Heng

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