The sun sat low against the Hill Country skyline, blanketing the ground with yellows, reds and browns. Buildings fashioned out of reclaimed wood and discarded fences dotted the landscape. The air breathed clean as the sound of clinking glasses and laughter trickled from the wooded pavilion behind me. If this sounds like a country fantasy, […]
4 Reasons to Visit Twisted X Brewing in Dripping Springs
The Austin area is home to about 20 craft breweries and counting. One of them is located in Dripping Springs, an area where you will find some of the best craft breweries in Texas. Twisted X Brewing Co. sets itself apart by making great Tex-Mex beers and housing an impressive tasting room. Their beers are approachable, unique and […]
This Weekend: 7th Annual Dripping with Taste Festival
Each September, as Autumn peeks around the nearest small town corner, some of Texas’ best and brightest businesses come together to celebrate the Dripping with Taste Festival in Dripping Springs, TX. Pull up your boots and prepare for a day of fine cuisine, wine, craft brews, spirits and more as the 7th annual Dripping with Taste […]
Tastes from Abroad at Celtic Seafare Supper Club
Many times I have found myself harboring some of the most special finds I come across, for the sake of holding them dear to their community. Occasionally, the time strikes when I’m confident that the people involved with those gems will maintain the integrity of the brand, and my sharing their story will only drive them […]
Texas Olive Festival Beckons Visitors to Beautiful Day in Hill Country
One of my favorite day trips I’ve taken from Austin was a short 45-minute drive to Texas Hill Country Olive Co. in Dripping Springs. On a gorgeous, sunny Saturday afternoon, I enjoyed wine tasting, delicious cuisine from the bistro, live acoustic music, a tour of the olive orchard and the laid back relaxation we all […]
Pieous Chooses Fresh for Love of Food and Family
Editor’s Note: As of July 23, 2018, Pieous has relocated to Belterra Village in Dripping Springs. In just under one year, Josh and Paige Kaner introduced Pieous to a city full of experienced palettes and made their mark at the top of the Austin restaurant ranks, mastering the trade of pizza art. Located west of […]
Texas Hill Country Olive Company Is Inviting Day Trip Destination
The end of 2008 found John Gambini sitting in a doctor’s office, reading an article in Texas Co-op Power Magazine about the fledgling olive oil industry in Texas. John loved the romance of the Texas Hill Country and had already decided that he wanted to plant firm roots in the area (pun intended). But more […]