Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Black History Walk

Today, we are going to take a brief walk in the park to celebrate Black History Month. Lakeway has 27 stations on the walk. Time and space will only allow us to give you a taste of what is available. If you want to see them all, you can go here and here. We are catered by Corner Restaurant of Austin.

Menu

All American – scrambled eggs, crispy breakfast potatoes, sausage or bacon, sourdough toast

Prime Steak & Eggs – flat iron, chimichurri, pickled onion, crispy breakfast potatoes, over-easy egg

Thick-Cut Bacon & Eggs Benny – oven-roasted tomato, grilled asparagus, classic hollandaise

Smoked Brisket Eggs Benny – brisket, chipotle hollandaise, pickled onion

Chicken Fried Chicken – chorizo gravy, grilled corn, roasted tomato, fried egg

Brunch Burger – Brush Creek Ranch wagyu, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce, fried egg, bacon

Rise N Shine Burrito – scrambled egg, chorizo, jalapeño, bacon, tomato, salsa, queso, crispy breakfast potato

Chicken & Waffle – Belgian waffle, chicken thighs, chipotle maple syrup, fried sage, sunny egg

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s get going.

An explanation.

A view of the trail with the stations installed.

Another view.

Besse Coleman.

Shirley Chisholm.

Jackie Robinson.

Toni Morrison

Minnie Piperton

Jane Bolin.

Fredrick Douglass.

Katherine Johnson.

Thurgood Marshall.

Rosa Parks.

George Washington Carver.

Louis Armstrong.

Well, that’s the sample. Time now to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.

 

14 comments

  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar

    Another wonderful tour of the neighbourhood John… love the menu and a
    fantastic tribute so extraordinary people who made a difference. hugs

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Sally. It is very peaceful walking the trail with so many heroes. 😁

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  2. joynealkidney's avatar

    Good one, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Joy.😊

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  3. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Honored to have had these great people walk the earth, doing what came naturally to them, to make this world a better place. I am also honored to have been able to shake the hand of and thank Rosa Parks for her courage! I can only hope that by doing what comes naturally to me, I can leave a legacy of making a difference…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You will not be forgotten, Annette. 😁 An inspiration for all writers.

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  4. circadianreflections's avatar

    A lovely walk down memory land reminding us of all these great people and of their courage, and talents.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I thought so, too, Deborah. It was a lovely day for a walk. Thanks. 😊

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  5. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Awesome event.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think so, too. Thanks, Charles.

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  6. Debbie's avatar

    Walking that trail must be exceptionally peaceful, John, and having those informative plaques to pause and peruse only adds to the charm. Lakeway scores another plus in my book!

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  7. equipsblog's avatar

    Quite a legacy in that small park. Good to see them listed. Well done!

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  8. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    What a nice acknowledgement of Black History, John!

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  9. srbottch's avatar

    John, once again, I’m so impressed by your community’s many different activities that serve to educate and entertain the general public. From holiday celebrations, art shows, family activities and social awareness programs, your town certainly seems focused on its citizens in many positive ways.

    The placards of historical Black Americans on the trail is very done. By the way, Frederick Douglas spent much of his life here in Rochester, NY and is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, just s few minutes from my neighborhood. Interestingly, Susan B Anthony is also interred there and the main bridge in downtown Rochester is named after both of them. The Rochester airport is named in honor of Douglas and there are 13 statues of him arrayed throughout the city.

    Probably more info than you wanted to know, John 🤓. Have a great day!

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