There is no better way to kick off the holiday season than an old-fashioned town square tree lighting ceremony. Georgetown, Texas puts on a great show to usher in the Christmas spirit unlike anywhere else. Just like would expect, there is music, hot cocoa, and fun things for the kids. Even the shops stay open late in case you want to start your shopping early! If you can get there early enough, you could score a great table at Gumbo’s to watch the event from the balcony! (T

On a quiet corner in downtown Round Rock, a perfect bar and grill patiently waits to be noticed. A recent addition to downtown Round Rock, Finley’s already feels settled-in. Regulars already exist and they already know what I just discovered. This place is amazing! The food is so delicious, with a full menu ranging from your favorite bar goodies, to incredible tasty treats like these: Old-fashioned cheeseburger Grown-up grilled cheese And the atmosphere so welcoming and com

On October 21st, Saint Richard’s Episcopal Church held its 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival for the community to celebrate fall in style. Thankfully, we finally had a beautiful, sunny day, and the weather was amazing. There were food trucks, live music, face painting, clowns making balloon animals, bouncy houses . . . . . . and of course, pumpkins . . . . . . lots and lots of pumpkins! If you missed the festival, the pumpkin patch will be open until October 31st. You can s

Downtown Round Rock just got a lot more saucy. Nixtamal Tacos and Drinks, a taco shop unlike anything you’ve seen, has come to town, and we are so happy they did! It's a casual dining place, but it's so impressive! You could really make this a date-night destination. Everywhere you look, you notice the incredible attention to detail. From the whimsical ceiling displays . . . . . . to the vintage lighting . . . . . . to the dining area inside the old vault. Yes, you read th

We may not live in a huge metropolitan city, but we know how to live the way we do! Downtown Round Rock has a rooftop lounge with views of the Texas sky that go on forever. And if you stay for the sunset, you are in for a stunning treat. The Rooftop at Urban offers craft beer, wine, and a selection of specialty drinks which have some very entertaining names. You can also order simple southwestern munchies like chips and salsa, queso, guac, and street tacos. Several nights a