Mandy Spivey

Easter Brunch 2016: Lake Travis and Beyond

Written by Mandy Spivey | March 21, 2016

Easter is one special time of the year.

Depending on your particular family festivities, your day might involve some or all aspects of the following:

Going to church
Looking for Easter bunnies
Egg hunts around the house
Consuming way too many sugary Peeps
A feast of chocolate Easter bunnies
Wearing all of the pastels in the house
A ginormous brunch or lunch

Somehow, whether I am home with family for Easter Sunday, or if I’m just hanging around at my house on March 27th this year, I know one thing is for sure. I’m going to be in that line for brunch come lunch time, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to compile this year’s list of places to go for Easter brunch.

From tacos to BBQ, from sandwiches to brunch buffets — Lake Travis has quite the selection of food options to satisfy even the hungriest Easter eaters. And since the area has been growing so much lately, we have a few new restaurants for you to try out. Don’t be afraid to get adventurous with your taste buds this year.

Napa Flats Comes to Lake Travis: Wood-Fired Fare in Four Points

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 29, 2016

The Lake Travis restaurant scene is getting pretty diverse these days.

A quick search of the area will lead you to nearby eateries such as Oasthouse Gastropub, Redfin Seafood Kitchen and more restaurants that are coming soon to the Oaks at Lakeway.

When you feel like grabbing a glass of wine and a fresh taste of California — complete with a wood-fired oven — recently opened Napa Flats is the newest restaurant to move into the Trails at 620, bringing a little bit of Cali to the Lake Travis area.

Spicewood Vet Mobile Care: Serving Lake Travis Area Pet Owners at Home

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 23, 2016

Our dog, Moses, loves a good car ride. He’s the first to hop in the back of the Jeep at the mere mention of the words like “park” or “ride.” But he’s always onto us when he knows we’re headed to the veterinarian.

You might have similar dilemmas when it comes time to bring your favorite four-legged friend in for a check-up or for yearly vaccinations.

Moses can deal with all of the attention from veterinarians and their team, but sometimes it’s not always an easy trip. He can get nervous when separated from us for any length of time, so we were interested in trying a new type of medical service for dogs and cats — mobile veterinary services.

If you’ve tried mobile pet grooming and liked it, you might want to give mobile vet services a chance, too.

Instead of making a nervous pooch more anxious with a drawn out trip to the vet, let the vet come to you and check out your pets in the comfort of your own home.

Lake Travis Lifestyle Giveaway with Sage Threads: Refresh Your Wardrobe

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 18, 2016

This month, Lake Travis Lifestyle is partnering with Sage Threads & Co., so one lucky LTL subscriber will win a $100 gift card, thus avoiding those mornings. You know, the ones where you stare into your closet and exclaim, “I don’t have a thing to wear!”

When you’re in the market for quality outfits that are comfortable and casual, the girls at Sage Threads are ready to help you find the perfect pair of jeans, sweater, dress or accessory.

Thursdays at The Buzz in Bee Cave

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 11, 2016

It’s Thursday evening and you’re nearing the dinner hour.

It’s not quite the weekend yet, but the work week is almost over.

The Thursday night limbo makes you hungry — not just for food — but for good company and entertainment.

The Buzz in Whole Foods Market Bee Cave has just what you need when this mood hits. Thursdays also happen to be live music nights up at the quaint grocery pub, just up the stairs when you walk in on the coffee shop side entrance of Whole Foods.

While you might already be a fan of their ever-rotating taps of local Hill Country beers and wines, you might not know about the tasty treats they also have on the menu, including hot wings, veggie burgers and fish and chips.

Top off your evening with a local brew or two and now you’re getting into the Thursday spirit.

Mandy Spivey

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