Wine

Lake Travis Wine Trader: Keeping LT Wined

Written by Cathy Hale | July 1, 2014

Specializing in hard-to-find wines, the Lake Travis Wine Trader has been giving LT residents a better wine experience since 2005. This family owned and operated wine bar and wine shop prides itself on an extensive wine selection featuring over 30 wines by the glass and more than 1,000 premium selections by the bottle.

Located in the Lakeway Commons shopping center (look for LT Wine), the Lake Travis Wine Trader is a great spot to leisurely sip a glass of vino and relax. Even though the owners are serious wine collectors, the vibe at Lake Travis Wine Trader is laid back and fun, so everyone feels welcome. They also have a tasty menu of appetizers including artisan cheese trays.

Hudson's on the Bend: Happy Hour in Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | June 2, 2014

You gotta love a good happy hour. Indeed, as the old saying goes, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!”

When 5pm rolls around, not only am I usually in need of some rest and downtime, but that is around the time that my late lunch wears off and my hunger begins to rear its ugly head. That’s why the happy hour specials at Hudson’s on the Bend are just so tempting after a day spent shuffling files in front of the computer.

Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm, Hudson’s on the Bend Happy Hour is not something to be missed. It’s a great stop if you’re on your way home (and ready to get out of traffic for a while), or just needing an early evening snack to keep you going.

Cafe Blue: Fresh Seafood in Lake Travis

Written by Todd Hower | March 18, 2014

This is one of those places that I would usually save for a date night, but after a family day of shoe shopping at the Hill Country Galleria and a craving for oysters, it was decided (by the adults) that we were going to have a family date night at Cafe Blue.

I called to see if there was a wait and even though it was a busy Saturday night, they were able to have a table ready for us within 20 minutes. So we wrapped up our shoe shopping at Dick’s Sporting Goods and headed over to Cafe Blue.

Our kids seemed to be getting into what my daughter calls her food mood (which is not a mood you want to be around). As we were deciding on an adult beverage, our server was very keen to recognize the situation. He brought out a loaf of warm bread with butter to take care of our “starving” children and asked if they could get something started for the kids.

The etch-a-sketch on the backside of the kids menu kept them occupied until the food arrived. Because I didn’t think of Cafe Blue as a family-friendly restaurant, it was all unexpected — but extremely refreshing.

Tony C's: New York-Style Pizza in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Todd Hower | October 25, 2013

What makes pizza New York-style? It’s that thin hand-tossed crust that is firm and crispy. It’s having the option to grab a huge triangle to-go and eating it folded as you walk down the sidewalk. It’s not a slice of pizza that flops into your hand like a wet piece a cardboard when you pick it up and try to eat it.

How does a New York-style pizza get that signature crispy crust? It starts by using a coal-fired hearthstone oven with a temperature between 800 and 1000 degrees. The high temperature cooks the pizza in less than five minutes and produces that unbeatable bottom, charred edges, and caramelized toppings. Any other way and you’ll end up with a cooked top and soggy bottom pizza.

The Grove in Lakeway

Written by Todd Hower | August 2, 2013

If you’re looking for a place to dine with a view, then you’re going to want to check out this new addition to the Lake Travis area restaurant scene.

The Grove sits on one of the highest points in Lakeway with a sweeping vista looking out to Lake Travis and beyond. Whether you’re sitting at the bar, in the dining room, or at a table on the outdoor patio, there really isn’t a bad seat in the house.

There are many restaurants in the Lake Travis area that have been sandwiched into a mini-shopping center type of space — The Grove’s location is a breath of fresh air. You’ll have plenty of room to check-in with the hostess without fighting through a crowd of people waiting to be seated.

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