Lake Eats Revisited

We take a trip down Ranch Road 620 for new bites on the scene

"...the development explosion since our last big feature on lake-area eateries five summers ago (see "Water Tables," July 2,..."

July 3, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Restaurants With Killer Views

Eat with your eyes (and your mouth)

"...always a popular activity, especially at the city’s many restaurants with a view. Here are some of our favorite..."

Aug. 21, 2021 Food Post by Hannah Williford

Table22’s Subscriptions Are Helping Restaurants Do More Than Survive

The ATX/NYC company brings a digital fix to Covid-thwarted kitchens

"...coronavirus is spiking everywhere in these United States and restaurants are struggling to endure further lockdowns. What eventually comes..."

Nov. 25, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Good Restaurants Make Good Neighbors

"...The success of the restaurants on Barton Springs Road certainly has something to do..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A First Look at Sway in West Lake Hills

The neon lotus sigil expands its empire

"...example of the increasing importance of spatial aesthetics in restaurants. It's sleek and chic, but it's also warm and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Have Your Lake and Eat There Too

'Chronicle' foodies dive into the fresh offerings out west

"...Foods Market and a fine selection of local independent restaurants as well as a few national chains, but several..."

July 19, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...could tackle. With a long list of travel guide-worthy restaurants and tucked-away road trip spots located only an hour..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Dining del Lago

For years, eating out near Lake Travis was pretty strictly limited to burger joints, Tex-Mex places, fish shacks, and typical Texas roadside cafes. The update to our lakeside dining guide illustrates that all that may be steadily changing.

"...about the area's overall dining diversity and two new restaurants, the open-air Cafe Bleu near the water's edge at..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside Dining 2002: By boat or by car, bring your appetite.

"...It has become Chronicle custom to check out lake-area restaurants by renting a boat in mid-July and sending..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago

The Chronicle Cuisines writers traveled up and down the Lake Travis area's main drag, RR 620 in pursuit of the perfect lakeside meal. They found burgers, catfish, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, and plenty of chicken fried steak. But not a lot of water. Here's what they have to report.

"...a severe drought followed by a 100-year flood. Some restaurants on the water were closed at that point (Las..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...Lake-area dwellers suddenly have a relative embarrassment of dining riches...."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Flores Mexican Restaurant

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...Fans of the Flores family's other Austin restaurants (Anderson Lane, 290 W.) will be happy here as..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hudson's on the Bend

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...10 years working with chef/owner Blank, Moore departed the lake-area institution for the coastal city of Rockport. Replacing Moore,..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Calame's Canyonside Dining

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...a Continental menu is a favorite dinner spot with lake-area residents. The second-story location with breathtaking view of the..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Sandy's Hamburger Hut

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...friendly little mom & pop roadside shops. It's a lake-area staple that does a brisk drive-through business in well-stuffed..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them

Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy

"...right along the water’s edge. Lady Bird Lake has restaurants and bars near the water such as the arcade-themed..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

Dining Del Lago 2011

Make it a date on the lake

"...and casual, at best. It was a challenge for restaurants to survive year to year. How drastically things have..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...Austin area is home to very few nationally known restaurants, and Hudson's on the Bend is definitely in that..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Dining del Lago

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...mom went out to Lake Travis and visited many restaurants. Boy! What a time to remember! One of the..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Rosalind Faires

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...planned five-story, 137-unit apartment building, with ground-floor retail and restaurants. 3) Bridges on the Park(Site: Taco Cabana on South..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...Salem, and I share our thoughts about the hotel restaurants we admire. If you're a guest at one of..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...by way of Executive Order GA-18, including retail stores, restaurants, movie theatres, and malls...."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Postmarks

Preserve Town Lake

"...grew up in (and worked for) a few Tex-Mex restaurants over the last couple of decades, I can honestly..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Column

Council Watch

The Gotham Cometh: Town Lake Condo Clears First Hurdle; Council Moves On to Water

"...buildings that house all the groovy little shops and restaurants for which Austin is so famous. (The council assured..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Food-o-File

I hope you saved your appetite for all of the news Virginia B. Wood is plating up.

"...Brazos). The party will feature food from 12 area restaurants against a backdrop of food-related films and benefits AFF's..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Dining Del Lago 2012

Size doesn't always make up for quality

"...recently, I tried to recall some of the different restaurants that have inhabited this space during my Chronicle tenure...."

June 29, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

In Brief

A few other spots not to be overlooked

"...& Ranch Road 620) There are so many new restaurants opening here that it's hard to keep up. The..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Austin's all over the TV, and Austin chefs are all over the place

"...TV Food Network has discovered Austin. Area foods and restaurants have shown up in segments of $40 a Day,..."

May 14, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Willie Nelson's Lighthouse

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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