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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.

Thirsty Planet Brewing Company: Local Beer Made in Austin, For Austinites

Written by Mandy Spivey | December 2, 2014

Beer is one of those things in life that seems to just bring people together. For beer brewers, this collective gets much smaller and more close-knit; members share tips and tricks for the art of brewing and have a sounding board for their triumphs (when a beer tastes great) and their not-so-proud moments (the moments after finding a beer unexpectedly exploded as it fermented). The club is ever-expanding as the craft beer scene grows, as are the types of beers that are being brewed and served within these upcoming breweries.

5 Quick Breakfast Stops in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Mandy Spivey | November 11, 2014

When morning rolls around and you think about the last time you ate something — most likely dinner the night before — and how many hours ago that was, it makes you realize that breakfast time is time to refuel.

Mornings can be hectic, but when you’re seeking sustenance after the kids get dropped off at school or on your morning drive to work, you can fit in a quick meal or a working breakfast at one of these breakfast stops in the Lake Travis area.

Thirsty Planet Brewing Company: Saturday Tours

Written by Mandy Spivey | October 27, 2014

I like to visit local eateries and bars as much as the next Austinite, but what I have really been enjoying lately are all of the open taprooms and breweries that offer tours during the weekends. This past weekend was a perfect time to grab a spot at the bar and see what Thirsty Planet Brewing Company had to offer.

Already an ardent fan of their Thirsty Goat Amber Ale, when I got word of their trio of tours on Saturday, I reserved a few spots on their website and made a hearty breakfast the day of my visit. In my time in the beer world, I’ve learned a thing or two, and having a big breakfast before tour time is one of them.

The 2014 Great American Beer Festival: Winning Austin Breweries

Written by Todd Hower | October 14, 2014

The 2014 Great American Beer Festival is over, and the hundreds of brewers from around the country have returned home.

Fortunately, whether you were a lucky ticket holder or not, you’ll still get the opportunity to sip on plenty of great Austin beers that people flocked to at the fest.

Of the 600 breweries that attended the fest, 234 breweries took home a medal in the beer competition. Lake Travis area residents may be happy to learn that gold medals were awarded to our very own Oasis Texas Brewing Company and Real Ale Brewing Co. along with several other local breweries bringing home silver and bronze.

Here are the winning breweries:

Noble Sandwich Co. at the Oasis on Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | October 6, 2014

If you haven’t had the chance to make it to the far north end of 620 to try Noble Sandwich Co., now is your chance to get the tasty happenings of bacon, sandwiches and finger foods at the Oasis on Lake Travis.

And if you haven’t had the chance to try out Oasis Texas Brewing Company, then you really have some catching up to do. With a trio of mainstay beers and an ever-rotating menu of seasonal brews, the addition of Noble Sandwich Company makes this the perfect spot to grab a pint and a few bites, all atop scenic Lake Travis.

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