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Lake Travis Area Food and Drink

Perhaps Lake Travis folks stay active because there is so much yummy food to try! From typical fare (Tex-Mex) to the more unique (food trailer scene), there usually is something new or "coming soon" to try in this growing community. A healthy mindset means there are always various good-for-you options: organic, farm to table, and locally-grown, to name a few.

New grocery store options continue to offer the good stuff and local breweries are making their mark in everything from new establishments to tours and tap rooms. Specialty coffee shops and any number of local bakeries means your palette doesn't have to travel far for variety.

Check out our write-ups of Lake Travis area restaurants, breweries, and features of local dining and favorite happy hour spots. Between good eats and kid-friendly environments, as well as a good deal here and there, you're not likely to be short on inspiration.

Hat Creek Burger Company Coming to Lakeway: Can Good Deeds Make a Burger Taste Better?

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You may have heard … Austin-based Hat Creek Burger Company will be opening a new location in the Lake Travis area later this fall.

And with so many restaurants popping up in the Lake Travis area, we wanted to find out what makes this burger joint stand out among the many places to nosh on a big ol’ juicy American favorite.

It turns out that founder and CEO Drew Gressett’s business philosophy and practices are two things that you might find very interesting and admirable.

Can good deeds make a burger taste better? You be the judge …

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

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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.

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Chisos Grill: Changing Things Up at the New Location

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Chisos Grill interior

With the move to the west end of the Hill Country Galleria near Whole Foods, the fine folks behind Chisos Grill saw the opportunity to change up the menu and setting of the southwestern flair restaurant.

“I felt like we needed to make a step up. The one thing I heard from guests is they wanted something to keep them from going to downtown on a regular basis. Between this and Cafe Blue, we give them a more trendy upscale environment without having to go to the Domain or South Congress,” said Chad Jones, Chisos Co-owner and Executive Chef.

Chad also said they were eyeing the old Zinger’s Grill location for a while. It wasn’t long after the announcement of Hill Country Galleria Improvements for 2016 that the offer was made to make room for H&M and move Chisos to a more centralized dining area.

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Easter Brunch 2016: Lake Travis and Beyond

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Easter Brunch CC on Flickr Janet Hudson

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.

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