The popular Texas-based chain, Saltgrass Steak House brings casual and reliable dining to Round Rock.  All their steaks are Certified Angus Beef, grilled to order, and topped with garlic butter and their signatures Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice.  There are many cuts and combos to choose from, and favorites are the Cowboy Ribeye and Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet.  If you come with a cowboy appetite, start with the thinly-sliced, french fried onions, a large portion perfect for sharing.  Salads are dressed with homemade vinaigrettes and served with Saltgrass’s Shiner Bock Beer Bread.  The decor plays up the Western theme with rustic wood, stone elements and Longhorn heads.  If you enjoy your experience, get their frequent diner card.  Although it costs $25, you’ll earn it back on your next visit, as well as an additional $25 discount for your birthday and bonuses the more you dine – not to mention priority seating to avoid long waits.

Saltgrass Steak House
2300 N. I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 238-0091
www.saltgrass.com
www.yelp.com/biz/saltgrass-steak-house-round-rock

Gino's Pizzeria serves authentic Italian food in Round Rock. Owner Gino Minardi hails from Gela, Italy and has been in the business of delivering authentic Italian cuisine to hungry clientele since 1959.

Here, regulars love the friendly atmosphere and huge portions that lend themselves to leftovers. Try the baked cheese or beef ravioli, the crusted trout smothered with a creamy sauce, or select one of Gino's expertly crafted pizzas. You can also order your favorite Italian dishes in the form of a sub or get a calzone generously filled with two cheeses and topped with marinara sauce. 

No Italian restaurant is complete without a selection of fine wines and coffee to accompany your meal. Gino's also offers catering for formal events and family-style to-go orders for when you need to feed a large group.

Gino's Pizzeria
1701 South Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 218-9922
http://ginosroundrock.net/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginos-pizzeria-round-rock

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Have to give a big presentation? Terrified of speaking in front of groups? These confidence-boosting tips will help soothe your public speaking fears and help you to get your point across effectively.

• Know your material. The more familiar you are with the subject, the less anxious you’ll feel when it comes time to step in front of a crowd.
• Keep notes short and concise. Writing a detailed script and following it exactly can lead you to speak in a stilted way. Instead, use concise notes to help jog your memory as you talk.
• Don’t apologize. If you feel like you sound nervous or you stumble over a word or two, don’t apologize; it’s likely that the crowd didn’t notice nearly as much as you did.
• Speak slowly. Even if if feels better to rush through your remarks, you should aim to speak slowly so that your audience can understand your words.

Public Speaking Tips [MIT]
18 Public Speaking Tips [HowStuffWorks]
10 Tips for Public Speaking [Toastmasters International]

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