Category Views of the Neighborhood

Views of the Neighborhood – Lake Travis High School Student Art Exhibition – Lakeway City Hall

Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall to view the high school students’ art exhibition. We are catered by the Cypress Grill in Austin. Our entertainment is Alice Cooper. Menu Creole Eggs Benedict – English muffin, poached eggs, Cajun tasso ham, Creole hollandaise, served with one side (also available with classic hollandaise sauce) Eggs […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Fairyland Walk

Each spring, the city of Lakeway installs a fairyland for the enjoyment of all. We will visit it today. We are catered by Garrison of Austin, and our entertainment is Jimmy Durante. Menu STRIP LOIN – Hasselback Potato, Green Garlic Aioli, Bordelaise GRILLED LAMB LOIN – Grilled Peperonata, Tomato, Charred Cucumber, Vadouvan Yogurt GRILLED TEXAS […]

Views of the Neighborhood – VE Day Observance

The City of Lakeway observed the May 8th Victory in Europe Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe eighty years ago. The ceremony was held in Heritage Park, and it has been captured in our time machine. We are catered by Space Cowboy of Austin. Our music is by Irving Berlin. Menu […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Municipal Utility District Open House

Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD)  for an open house and to check out the seed library. LMUD had an open house on Earth Day, and through the miracle of the time clock, we can go back and take a look. We are catered by Stella San Jac of Austin. Our […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Treasures in Trash.

Yes, today is one I’m sure you have been looking forward to seeing. We are going to look around the neighborhood on trash day. The idea is to find any interesting trash. We are catered by 1886 of Austin. Our entertainment is Spanky and Our Gang. Menu Austin American Breakfast – Two Eggs Any Style, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Easter in Lakeway

Today is Easter Sunday, so we are visiting the community Activity Center for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Since rain is threatened, the event has been pulled indoors. We are catered by Austin Taco Project, and our entertainment is Judy Garland and Fred Astaire Menu Baja Shrimp – Fried shrimp, spicy aioli, cabbage, pickled jalapeno […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Summer Camp Sign-up.

Today we are visiting the Activity Center where sign-ups are taking place for summer camps. The idea is to give the children an idea of the camp activity and the opportunity to sign up. We are catered by Nervous Charlie’s Bagels of Austin. Our entertainment is Allan Sherman. Menu THE CLASSIC – 2 fried eggs […]

Views of the Neighborhood – The Lakeway 5K Wilderness Run

Today we have to put on our running shoes since we are going to attend the Lakeway 5K Wilderness run. This is an annual event put on by The Friends of the Park. This year over 200 folks signed up to run. The event is free and open to all ages and running abilities. We […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Heritage Center

Today, we are visiting the Heritage Center in Lakeway. They are having an open house. This is where all the historical artifacts of Lakeway are kept. Caroline’s of Austin is catering, and Ray Charles is entertaining us. Menu Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried eggs Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet – […]

Views of the Neighborhood – The First Signs of Spring

Today we are going out and about to see if we can find signs of spring. We are catered by Eddie V’s of Austin. Our entertainment is Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole. Menu Chilean Sea Bass – Steamed Hong Kong Style with Light Soy Broth Georges Bank Scallops  – Seared with Citrus Fruit, Roasted Almonds, and Brown […]