When you try to break the curse …
Steiner Ranchers know the location — and the history that goes with it — all too well. Frog & the Bull relocated from Hawaii and is now open for dinner and brunch on the weekends (and looking to be open for lunch by mid-to-late December). The talk around the neighborhood is positive, and the menu looks fantastic. Will phenomenal Iberian cuisine break the location curse? I hope so. Tutto Gusto, Quinlan Park Grill, Thai Harmony, Suevo Nuevo, La Fuentes, Hecho En Mexico, and Poppy’s make the list of seven restaurants that have come and gone since this location opened in 2007.
When you need a quickie …
This wedding planning business started in 2014 and is located at Star Ranch Hill in Bee Cave. The service is for couples who want a no-fuss wedding with an affordable price tag. Wedding packages range from $250 to $5,000. The trend of spending less on a wedding is a booming business. What started with the owners performing five to six weddings a month in 2014 has grown to the owners and staff now handling 30 to 40 weddings a month. The founder said millennials are using her service more than other generations.
When you work here but don’t live here …
Affordable housing in the Lake Travis area is the issue. A developer is planning to build a 180 unit, four-building affordable housing complex near Storm Drive and Ranch Road 620. The complex aims to appeal to those who make 30 to 80 percent below the median family income — which is at $95,900 — in Travis County. Rent could range from $830 a month for a studio to $1250 for a three-bedroom/two bath.
When I scream, you scream, we all scream for an ice cream truck …
Amy’s Ice Creams at Hill Country Galleria will be relocating to a new storefront next to Frost Gelato. In the meantime, you’ll find them working out of an ice cream truck in front of the central plaza.
When the decorations mysteriously disappear …
Roadside tree decorating has a new twist this year — people un-decorating trees in protest. This annual tradition has sparked lots of controversy over the years, due to people not picking up the decorations after the holidays. Festive or futile?
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What to do if you’re out & about today and this weekend …
Photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria.
Holiday Village at Hill Country Galleria.
Dance & Shop at Athleta in Hill Country Galleria.
Cece Yentzen at Hops & Thyme.
Start-Up Kids Club at Lake Travis Community Library.
Thursday at Mercer with Lucas Hudgins at Mercer Street Dance Hall.
Open Mic Night with Douglas Clyde Martin at Gnarly Gar.
Kevin Daniel Smith, The AGT Project at Poodies Roadhouse in Spicewood.
Friday, December 6
Classic Car Show at Sandeez Hamburger Hut (11:30am)
Public Engagement Advisory Meeting at Lakeway City Hall (1pm-3:30pm)
Eddie Collins & Max Zimmet Duo at Lake Travis Community Library (4pm)
Evening Out Wine Tasting at Castro’s Bar & Grill (7pm )
Lago Vista Farmers Market at Lago Vista City Hall (2:30pm-6:30pm)
Photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (4pm-8pm)
Holiday Village at Hill Country Galleria (4pm-8pm)
Paiyh Dance Performance at Central Plaza (4pm-5pm)
Hoppy Hour at Infamous Brewing Company (4pm-9pm)
Barton Creek Choir Performance at Hill Country Galleria (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Square Grooves at Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood (6pm-9pm)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub (9pm-1am)
James Hand at Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs (8:30pm)
Friday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood — Carl Hutchens (8pm)
Saturday, December 7
Jingle Bell Run at Hill Country Galleria (kids run: 7:45am, 5k: 8am)
Camp Gladiator FREE Workout at Hill Country Galleria (9am)
Beewomen Holiday Charity Social at Cafe Blue (10am-noon)
Christmas on Mercer Street in Dripping Springs (10am-5pm)
Family Story Time at Lake Travis Community Library (10:30am)
Photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (noon-8pm)
Holiday Village at Hill Country Galleria (noon-8pm)
Merry Making Saturday at Bee Cave Public Library (2pm)
Kenny Luna at Central Plaza at Hill Country Galleria (5pm-8pm)
Lake Travis Lighted Boat Parade at Crosswater Yacht Club (6pm-10pm)
LTHS Jazz Ensemble Performance at Hill Country Galleria (7pm-8pm)
Comedy Night at Castro’s Bar & Grill (9pm)
Morgan Nicole at Hops & Thyme (9pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash at Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs (8:30pm)
Saturday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood with Eric Hisaw (8pm), Travis Green (10pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (1pm-9pm)
Sunday, December 8
Photos with Santa at HCG Holiday Village (noon-6pm)
Holiday Village at Hill Country Galleria (2pm-6pm)
Multilingual Class at Lake Travis Community Library (1:15pm)
Sunday Matinee with 3 Chord Rodeo at Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs (3pm-5pm)
Sunday Brunch at Cafe Blue (11am)
Sunday Brunch at The Ginger Man (11:30am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Gnarly Gar (noon)
Sunday Brunch at Chisos Grill (11am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Lucy’s on the Lake (10am-3pm)
Sunday Brunch at Table 620 at H-E-B Lakeway (10am)
Sunday Live Music Lineup at Poodies Roadhouse in Spicewood with Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars (4pm), Jeremy Vasquez (7:30pm), Lucas Johnson (10pm)
Lago Vista Farmers Market at Lago Vista City Hall (noon-4pm)
Lone Star Farmers Market at noon at Hill Country Galleria (10am-2pm)
Pedernales Farmer’s Market at Apis Restaurant parking lot (9am-2pm)
Tasting Room at Jester King Brewery (noon-9pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (noon-6pm)
Tasting Room at Spicewood Vineyards (noon-5pm)
Tasting Room at El Gaucho Winery (12:30pm-7pm)
Local Hero Sunday at High 5 — a free hour of bowling and other discounts for military and veterans (with ID), police, fire & rescue (after 6pm)
Weekday happenings
Trivia Night every Tuesday at The Ginger Man at Hill Country Galleria.
Wine Down Wednesday at Cafe Blue at Hill Country Galleria (all day)
Trivia & Taco Tuesday every Tuesday night at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6:30pm)
Traditional Irish Music every Tuesday night at LT Corner Pub (7pm)
Whiskey Wednesday every Wednesday at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6pm)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub every Wednesday night (8pm)
Texas Songwriters Showcase every Monday at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (6:30pm)
Preschool Story Time at Lake Travis Community Library every Monday (10:30am)
Save the date
Tickets on sale now for the 20th season of Spicewood Arts Society events & performances
Now thru January 1, 2020 – Lakeway Trail of Lights at Lakeway Activity Center (6pm-midnight)
December 10 – Big Band Bash at Lakeway Activity Center (8pm-10pm)
December 22 – Merry Little Christmas Brunch at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (9am-3pm)
December 29 – 2020 New Year Brunch Buffet at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (9am-3pm)
December 31 – New Year’s Eve at The Oasis (tickets on sale)
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