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8 Laid-back Waterfront Restaurants in Austin (Besides The Oasis)

June 21, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan 1 Comment

Hula Hut on Lake Austin at Night
Lake Austin nights are dreamy at Hula Hut (Credit: Hula Hut)

Austin summers have a way of turning our thoughts to water–drinking it, swimming in it, or enjoying a view of it from a fabulous patio. I can’t get enough.

Austin blesses us with an abundance of heavenly bodies of water and cool restaurants overlooking them. We all know about The Oasis and its spectacular sunset views. It is well-known for a reason–almost everyone has an Oasis story to share.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: lake travis

Challenge Your Inner Ninja Warrior at Waterloo Adventures on Lake Travis

June 10, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Waterloo Adventures Obstacle Course on Lake Travis
Master all 80 obstacles at Waterloo Adventures

Waterloo Adventures on Lake Travis is the perfect place to practice for those American Ninja Warrior tryouts. Even better, you get to stay cool while doing so because it’s on the lake. Literally.

Austin’s rainy spring morphed into full-fledged summer almost overnight. Now we have one thing on the brain: get in/on/near the water! My friends and I recently spent a fantastic day at Waterloo Adventures in order to share our experience with you.

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Filed Under: Activities, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: lake travis, leander

Lucy’s Fried Chicken: Austin’s Neighborhood Chicken Spot Since 2011

August 27, 2018 by Amanda Sayers Leave a Comment

Lucy's Fried Chicken Cedar Park

Lucy’s Fried Chicken has the cool, laid-back Austin vibe we love (Credit: Amanda Gagnon)

When I think of southern comfort food, fried chicken immediately comes to mind. Throw in some biscuits, collard greens, and black-eyed peas, and I’m beyond happy. A meal like this reminds me of the warm welcome that’s an essential part of southern hospitality.

Lucy’s Fried Chicken is all of that and more. The casual eatery has been serving classic fried chicken and its accompaniments since 2011. No matter where you reside in Austin, there is now a Lucy’s near you. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: burnet, cedar park, lake travis, soco

No Bad Days: Insider’s Guide to Lake Travis

August 14, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Lake Travis GuideWhen Austin’s summer temps surpass a punishing 100 degrees, it’s time to cool off in a swimming hole. Lake Travis, roughly 30 minutes from central Austin, has been a watery, refreshing respite from Austin’s heat, traffic, and citified stress since 1942. This is your detailed guide to spending a flawless day in and around Lake Travis.

Lake Travis, one of a series of manmade lakes around Texas, is a branch of the Colorado River. The Lower Colorado River Authority created Lake Travis when it built Mansfield Dam (part of the Highland Lakes project to create lakes throughout central Texas).

The lake measures approximately 63.5 miles, snaking up and around west Travis County nearly to Marble Falls. It’s our largest body of water in the area and has spawned a lifestyle centered around boating, water sports, yacht rock, and easy living.

I spent a few days out at Lake Travis in order to share these adventures with The Austinot’s readers. These tips are a good start to getting to know the area and its activities. Enjoy! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: lake travis, spicewood

Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar Delivers Upscale Pub Grub to Area Hungry for Flavor

August 7, 2018 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Oasthouse's veal schnitzel northwest Austin

Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar’s veal schnitzel is one of a dozen reasons to visit this fun and friendly culinary destination

When my wife and I moved to northwest Austin in search of cheaper rent and closer proximity to family, our downtown friends sighed and asked, “Where are you going to eat?” Upon first glance, the stretch of FM 620 between Steiner Ranch and Lakeline Mall offers little in terms of tasty grub not sourced from a freezer. Our culinary outlook seemed grim.

Fortunately for us, Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar lies minutes from our garage and steps from my son’s daycare. An oasis of upscale yet accessible culinary delight, this neighborhood gastropub has become my family’s go-to for bar bites, date nights, and everything in between.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: lake travis

Spend a Day Cooling Off at Jones Brother’s Park on Lake Travis

August 4, 2017 by Amanda Sayers Leave a Comment

Jones Brother's Park Swimming Lake Travis

Swimming cove at Jones Brother’s Park on Lake Travis

Anyone who has lived, worked, or played in Austin in the summer can agree on one thing: it’s hot! This summer is no exception, with scorching temperatures currently over 100 degrees. To beat the heat, you’ll find many locals and visitors splashing around in the swimming holes and lakes that surround our beautiful city. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: lake travis, swimming, swimming holes

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