Posts by Sara Branstetter
A Map of the Best New Restaurants in San Antonio (June 2023)
Over the last 15 years, we have watched San Antonio work its way up from a middle of the road food city to a gastronomic heavy hitter, even earning the coveted UNESCO creative city of gastronomy award in 2017. With a fusion of cultures and flavors, chefs that are willing to get a little adventurous…
Read MoreWhat to See in San Antonio in One Day
San Antonio, Texas is one of the premier tourist destinations in the United States. With plenty of options for history, food, attractions, sports – SA is really the total package when it comes to vacationing and it’s easy to make a week of it here. But you can also get a ton out of your…
Read MoreWhere To Eat In Southtown (aka Where To Eat In The King William Historic District)
Visitors to the San Antonio Riverwalk have long enjoyed the lovely views and history of the city, but have been disappointed by the quality and options of the mostly touristy restaurants that line the banks of the San Antonio river. Thankfully, with the emergence of the Pearl Brewery as a culinary hotspot, as well as…
Read MoreClementine: San Antonio’s Lone James Beard Award Finalist for 2023
Over the past few years, San Antonio has had a number of chefs and restaurants achieve some type of national buzz. From shoutouts in food publications like Bon Apétit to wins in national competitions like Chopped, SA chefs have made both a name for themselves, and a name for the culinary scene in the city…
Read More27 Things To Do With Kids In San Antonio
From free splash pads to ticketed amusement parks, this guide is full of things to do with kids in San Antonio, Texas. This city is VAST, so read through but also use the map below to find all sorts of fun ideas that your little ones will love…nearby. One of the best parts about San…
Read MoreThe Best Chinese Restaurant in San Antonio: Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar
Every now and then, you run across a restaurant that is so incredibly nondescript you would never even notice it, let alone give it a try, were it not for the raving recommendations of others. Thankfully, I know some kind people who weren’t going to let me skip out on such a restaurant and suggested…
Read MoreWhich San Antonio Mission is Best for Kids?
San Antonio is a FANTASTIC place for the family. It just ticks all the boxes for a fun-filled family vacation – sun, fun, food, and relaxation are all on the table here. That’s what really makes San Antonio a great destination, it’s variety. You can spend a day loafing by the hotel pool, rocketing through…
Read More7 Reasons Why San Antonio is Better than Austin
Sibling cities, San Antonio and Austin, while only about an hour apart physically, are lightyears apart in personality. Truly, you couldn’t find two more divergent cities that also happen to be close together if you tried. And, as it is with most siblings who live in the same household but are polar opposites, rivalries abound.…
Read MoreHow To Make the Most of San Antonio Restaurant Week – 10 Tips!
With so much great food to experience in San Antonio, Texas, it can be difficult trying to budget for all of the stellar options that are available. If you are looking for a way to stretch your culinary muscles without going broke, San Antonio restaurant week is your ticket to exceptional food in quality restaurants…
Read MoreWhat’s The Weather In San Antonio ACTUALLY Like? Here’s A Month-by-Month Guide
With 250+ days a year of sunshine, San Antonio is an outstanding destination for those looking to spend some time in the great outdoors. Visitors to SA can *almost* be guaranteed blue skies, sunlight, and warmth nearly year-round, meaning your trip to the Riverwalk, Alamo, or historical Missions (all outside activities), should be lovely. To…
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