Category Views of the Neighborhood
Views of the Neighborhood – Houston We Have Spring
Today, we are celebrating the arrival of signs of Spring here in the neighborhood. We are catered by Restaurant François of Austin. Our entertainment is Elvis. Menu Boneless Wagyu Short Ribs Bourguignon – Bacon lardons/pearl onions, mushroom/pomme mousseline Duck 2 Ways – Roasted breast/confit leg, alsatian cabbage, tart cherry sauce Roast Rack of Lamb – […]
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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – A Little unusual
Today, we are visiting the neighborhood in search of the unusual. We are catered by Barley Swine of Austin. Our entertainment is Tom Jones. Fixed Menu Cured Hiramasa – caramel miso apple, dill ponzu Baked Big Tree Oyster – kimchi, sesame, coppa Butternut Squash – brown butter – jalapeno vinaigrette, guajillo queso Tilefish – […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Brown Bag Concert at the Lakeway Activity Center
By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by La Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the concert will be Sly and the Family Stone Menu La Frito Loco – Pulled pork, chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, black […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Check
With so little going on around town, I thought we would take a moment to check out the deer. We are catered by Le Calamar of Austin. Our entertainment is Steve Martin, Jackson Browne, and Alison Brown Menu Steak Tartare pain de mie, comte Roasted sunchokes escarole, pecan, goat cheese ——- Yelloweye snapper – almond, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Leftover Holiday Decorations
Now that all the ice is gone from the neighborhood and the holidays are past, let’s take a tour and see how many decorations are left over. We are catered by Aba in Austin. Our entertainment is NSYNC. Menu BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT – blackberry compote, balsamic whipped cream AVOCADO TOAST – pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Getting Ready for Iceageddon
Today, we are going to tour the neighborhood to see how folks have prepared for the below-freezing temperatures that will persist until Monday. Texas has not been spared from the misery of the massive winter storm that has affected over 240 million Americans. We are catered by Briskets in Austin. Our entertainment is Foreigner. Menu […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Today, we are going to take a look at various items. We are catered by Caroline of Austin. Our entertainment is Neil Diamond. Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried eggs Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet – grilled red onion, cherry tomato, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast Ham & Cheddar Omelet – […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Display- Artist Sofia Besondy
Today we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art display to view the installation of Lakeway artist Sofia Besondy We are catered by La Santa Barbacha of Austin. Our entertainment is Nora Jones. Menu BARBACOA -braised beef topped with cilantro and onion BENITO TACO -pinto beans, chicharron, barbacoa, queso fresco, avocado, herbs BEEF ASADA TACO […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in Conversation
“Wow. That sun feels good on the face, Twiggy.” “Tell me about it. We haven’t laid out for quite a while.” “Why don’t we do this more often?” “You tell me. I don’t know why.” “Being inside on a day like this is a crime.” “Well, all we have to do is get Mom or […]
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