Tag Archives: Views of the Neighborhood

Views of the Neighborhood – Mailbox Toppers

Yes, we are going to visit some new mailbox toppers in Lakeway. We are catered by Asti of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. (Of course) Menu ASTI Benedict –  focaccia / prosciutto / poached egg / hollandaise / dressed greens  add sub smoked salmon Shakshuka – arrabiatta / house ground sausage / baked eggs/parmesan/pecorino […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway – Pops With Cops

Today, we are going to visit Rough Hollow, a neighborhood in Lakeway. It is at the Rough Hollow Visitors Center, where the Lakeway Police Department is hosting an event titled Pops with Cops. No, it isn’t a cocktail hour but frozen treats to help stave off the effects of the heat. We are catered by […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Deer and Other Stuff

This week, we are checking on the Deer and anything else of interest. We also need to look at some new mailbox toppers. We are catered by Garbos of Austin, and our entertainment is the cast of Grease. Menu MOZZARELLA & LOBSTER BITES Fried mozzarella, lobster, shrimp, Caribbean aioli FRIED CALAMARI Rhode Island Point Judith […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Exhibit – Artist Christy Stephens

Today we are going to Lakeway City Hall to view an exhibit by artist Christy Stephens. Here is some information about the exhibit and the artist.   Pottery Wall Art- “I like to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the intricate yet extraordinary moments that occur in nature. The interplay of color and […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri and A 4th of July Search

Today, we are going to see numerous things, including some random, some cute, and some hard to describe. We will also look to see if there are any decorations for the Fourth of July. We are catered by Birdies of Austin. Our entertainment isSeals and Crofts Fixed Menu Summer spoon salad with melon, avocado + […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Wandering the Neighborhood

Since it is a slow week activity-wise, The Producer developed a theme for today’s post. She suggested “Wandering the Neighborhood,” which means seeing a whole lot of different sights as we do just that. Ten Ten of Austin caters to us, and Dion provides entertainment. Menu acorn squash, black garlic, baby spinach roasted cauliflower, eggplant, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Air Park Open House

On the second Saturday of the month, Lakeway Air Park holds an open house for the community. We have gone to this open house before, but I thought it would be fun to see if anything is new. We are catered by Eberly of Austin, and our entertainment is Frank Sinatra. Menu Raw oysters half […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri

Today, we are going to see a few things that were spotted in the neighborhood this week. We are catered by Stell San Jac of Austin. Our entertainment is Kris Kristofferson. Menu Eggs Your Way – Two Eggs, Crispy Hash Brown, Toast, Choice of Meat: Chorizo, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage/Bacon or Smoked Bacon Chorizo & […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Carol Williard van Ginkel – Needle Painting

Today, we are visiting an exhibition of Needle paintings by Lakeway artist Carol Williard van Ginkel. Needle painting is a process using needles, thread, and multicolored string to produce a work of art. Carol learned to embroider from her grandmother, who taught her to cross-stitch. She became interested in Needle painting and fell in love […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Time for a Break

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers. I hope your day is filled with love. As my 83rd birthday approaches and the 12th anniversary of this blog is not far off, I find that I need some time off. I’m not sure if it is age or that for the last eleven years, I have published […]