Around Town: West Austin & Beyond WEST AUSTIN & BEYOND Breathe deep in West Austin and the iconic Texas Hill Country. Letting go comes naturally here, thanks to sparkling lakes, rolling countryside and big blue skies. PLAY VIDEO The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria DINING It’s island time at Hula Hut , with Polynesian and Tex-Mex flavors served up on a Lake Austin deck. Next door, Mozart’s Coffee Roasters offers house-roasted coffee and pastries, plus daily live music and lake views. Heaping platters of brisket delight at The County Line on the Lake , overlooking a quiet creek. The backyard burgers and catfish baskets at Ski Shores Cafe evoke endless lakeside summers. Hearty fajitas at The Oasis come with stunning Lake Travis sunsets from its multistory decks. Nearby, try an award-winning craft beer and an Angus beef burger at Oasis Texas Brewing Company . Texas ease meets the Italian countryside at Laurel Restaurant , with fragrant pesto and house pasta. Enjoy simply prepared seafood with stunning Hill Country views at Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar . At Fresa’s , wood-grilled chicken and chimichurri skirt steak come with all the fixings. At Sway , modern Thai curries and zingy noodles are served at communal tables. The sunny farm-to-table cafe at The Wayback features fresh heirloom veggies and local beef. Burger shack Pool Burger grills wagyu patties and mixes tropical tiki drinks near Deep Eddy Pool . The seafood at Shore Raw Bar & Grill is inspired by Louisiana, Mexico and the Texas Gulf Coast. Dine well at shopping center Lantana Place . Upscale Mexico City import La Popular is taco-tastic, from carnitas to quesabirria. At contemporary Tancho , sample chef-curated omakase sushi menus. Feast on bao and soup dumplings under hanging lanterns at Ling Wu Asian Restaurant . Head to Littlefield’s Tacos + Coffee for a little bit of everything served under a vine-covered pergola, like all-day tacos at Veracruz All Natural , made with fresh veggies and house-made corn tortillas. The shaved ice Tancho 50 visitaustin.org TOP TO BOTTOM: REBEKAH FLAKE; TANCHO
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