Posts by Sara Branstetter
5 Reasons Bliss is the Perfect Date Night Spot in San Antonio
It’s been 13 years since Chef Mark Bliss and his wife Lisa opened the doors to their upscale Southtown restaurant, Bliss. And in those 13 years, absolutely nothing has changed about it – which is exactly how it should be. Bliss San Antonio is one of those singular restaurants that has managed to maintain a…
Read MoreIsidore Might Be The Best New Restaurant In San Antonio
Isidore, the final addition to the Pullman Market, is an absolute stunner. Named for Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, the restaurant has gone to great lengths to utilize and celebrate Texas ingredients grown and produced on a number of local farms. It has been awhile (a LONG while) since I have stepped into a…
Read MorePumpers San Antonio Is An “Adult Burger Store.” Allow Us To Explain
Locally regarded chefs opening quirky burger shops? Yep, seems to be a thing in San Antonio. Chef Stefan Bowers (formerly of the fantastic seafood restaurant, Rebelle) has taken a page out of Andrew Weissman’s (current owner of Mr. Juicy) playbook and opened up the unconventional, “adult burger” store, Pumpers. And yes, all the descriptives beg…
Read MoreA Map of the Best New Restaurants in San Antonio (April 2025)
You interested in what’s new and exciting in SA’s food scene? We have you covered with our list of the best new restaurants in San Antonio! 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, earning Michelin…
Read More10 Fiesta San Antonio Events (That Aren’t the Battle of the Flowers Parade)
Fiesta San Antonio is happening in just a few short weeks and now is the time to begin sorting through all the events so you can purchase tickets for the ones you really want to attend. And this is where things can get complicated. Because with so many event options available from the most popular…
Read MoreA Complete Guide To Fiesta San Antonio
You’ve heard of Mardi Gras, and you’ve heard of Burning Man, but have you heard of Fiesta San Antonio? If you haven’t, you happen to be in good company. Lovingly dubbed “the biggest party you’ve never heard of,” Fiesta San Antonio is the single biggest annual event held in the Alamo city and one of…
Read MoreHow to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in San Antonio – 7 Ways!
If you’re itching to get your party on, hang tight, because April is almost here and along with it, Fiesta San Antonio. Thankfully, a short but festive holiday occurs in March which can be considered the opening act for San Antonio’s massive Fiesta party – St. Patrick’s Day. While you may not exactly think of…
Read MoreWhich San Antonio Mission is Best for Kids?
If you are headed to San Antonio and looking to dip a toe into everything the Alamo city has to offer including its vibrant history, but the family is tagging along and you don’t want the kiddos to be bored to tears, read on for our thoughts on which San Antonio mission is best for…
Read MoreThe 10 Best Boutique Hotels in San Antonio
Try googling “the best places to visit in the USA” or “the best vacation destinations in the United States” and chances are, San Antonio, TX will be near the top of the results mix. Today, SA is one of the country’s premier tourist destinations and hosts some 34 million visitors a year at one of…
Read MoreTotally Free Things To Do Over Spring Break In San Antonio!
Spring break in San Antonio is just around the corner and you may be asking the perennial question, “What are we going to do for a whole week without school?!” If this is you (and let’s be honest here, all moms have asked this question during some school break), I’ve got good news. Below are…
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