The League Kitchen & Tavern is now open serving delectable classic and modern American dishes cooked to perfection by Executive Chef Devan Gernert, featuring a wide selection of wines, beers and vintage cocktails. The restaurant is located at Lakeway Plaza on 1310 Ranch Road 620 South and is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am-10pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 11am-11pm. Happy hour is from 3pm-7pm Monday through Friday.
Co-owners Tony Ciola and Creed Ford IV established The League to meet a growing demand in the Lakeway community for a classy establishment without the pretentiousness that comes with it. A third-generation restaurateur, Ciola, who also owns Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza and formerly Ciola’s Restaurant, has a successful track record opening and managing restaurants.
While this is Ford’s first venture with Ciola, he has a deep background and rich family history in owning and operating restaurants. He is actively involved in all aspects of his family-owned concepts and works with his father, Creed Ford III, CEO/Co-Founder of Carino’s Italian, and Lynn Ford, CEO of Rudy’s Bar-B-Q on a daily basis. Additionally, Ford is a restaurant marketing expert who has developed and managed social media and online marketing campaigns for more than 200 restaurant concepts through his digital media group, Pictoric Media Group.
Ciola and Ford teamed up to bring to life a unique restaurant concept that blends the exciting era of the 1920’s with the world of today in its décor, dishes and delightful desserts. The League Kitchen & Tavern stirs up the historical leagues of the early 20th century where like-minded folks can gather to enjoy a hearty meal, toast a drink and have a wonderful conversation.
“As soon as guests walk into The League, they are transported into a different time and place – an era where people enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant as much as the food,” said Ford. “It is a place where guests can get away from their daily worries and spend a couple of hours enjoying the good life. The League is not just a restaurant, it’s basically a lifestyle.”
Ciola and Ford brought Cliff Abrahams as Director of Operations of The League. Abrahams, who owned an award-winning restaurant in Colorado and helped launch and manage Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza in Bee Caves, will be overseeing the day to day operations.
Executive Chef Devan Gernert whose kitchen experience include renowned restaurants like Nobu Dallas and Bolla Restaurant of the prestigious Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa in Dallas, together with Ciola, Ford and Abrahams, developed a spectacular menu that will leave guests with joyful memories.
Appetizers like the Meatloaf Bites with a house made chipotle ketchup; entrées such as the Chicken Pot Pie with a chili béchamel and biscuit crust, and the Shiner Maple-braised Short Ribs with grilled garlic gnocchi are both creative and flavorful. Guest can finish their meal with wonderful desserts that will satisfy those with an adventurous palate.
The League Kitchen & Tavern menu items are priced reasonably for guests. Entrées range between $10 and $30.
The League Kitchen & Tavern is a unique restaurant establishment in Lakeway that embodies the simple principle to provide a comfortable, homey, yet creative environment where guests can experience newfound tastes, visuals, and emotions in a social environment. More information can be found on http://leaguelakeway.com.