Posts by Sara Branstetter
A Map of the Best New Restaurants in San Antonio (December 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 More14 San Antonio Bakeries That You Need In Your Life
San Antonio is home to bakeries aplenty all across the city that specialize in a variety of sinfully delicious baked goods. But trying to determine where to find the best muffins, cookies, cakes, pan dulces, or pies, can be both time consuming and detrimental to your health. So, we have scoured the city for the…
Read MoreWhere Can I See San Antonio Christmas Lights? (2023)
One of our absolute most favorite things about the Christmas season is the décor. It’s nearly impossible not to be in the holiday spirit when everywhere you look are festive trees, inflatable reindeer, and vibrant lights. It’s eye candy at its very best. And here in San Antonio, we have some of the most beautiful…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To Holiday Events In San Antonio (2023)
Well, Halloween is over, and that means it is now time to turn our attention to the holiday season (at least according to all the television commercials). To reinforce that notion, as if by some magical force, the seasonal store displays made the overnight change from spooky to Santa and jack o’lanterns to jolly. Just.…
Read More8 Wineries Near San Antonio for Tastings and Tours (With a Map!)
Everybody in South Texas knows that ground zero for wineries and wine tasting is definitely the Texas Hill Country. The area in and around Fredericksburg alone has more than 60 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. But wine lovers rejoice, because you don’t have to drive quite so far outside of San Antonio to enjoy that…
Read MoreHow to Get Outside and Enjoy the Beautiful Weather in San Antonio – 5 FREE Ideas!
Summer 2023 was one for the books. It was the hottest summer ever on record in San Antonio with a whopping 64 triple digit days. The heat was so oppressive and unpleasant, I am now reading about a sort of reverse seasonal affective disorder in which people experienced depression related to too much sun and…
Read MoreWhere Can I Find the Best Sandwiches in San Antonio? At the Best Delicatessens!
I’m constantly visiting great restaurants in and around San Antonio, many of which are a little on the nicer/pricier side, and not someplace you’re likely going to go on the regular. Problem is, we all need a place that we CAN go on the regular for that quick working lunch or between piano lessons and…
Read MoreThe 22 Best Restaurants in San Antonio Right Now! (2023)
There’s no doubt about it: San Antonio is a culinary destination. And whether you’re visiting SA for a long weekend or you’re a local who’s looking for some great food to try, your search for the most delicious and exciting food stops right here: this is your guide to the best restaurants in San Antonio.…
Read MoreThe Most Spectacular Rooftop Bars in San Antonio for Drinks with a View
San Antonio, Texas is something of a featherweight when it comes to its rooftop bars. Really, we aren’t exactly going to make any “best of” list for this category. And that’s due to our approach toward growth. We’re more outward than upward, which means we just don’t have the city skyline or buildings that truly…
Read More5 Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in San Antonio (With A Map!)
Halloween is just around the corner which means stores are full of candy, costumes are ridiculously expensive, and Home Depot is repping the wide world of inflatable yard displays in a major way. All in the name of one night of sugar-laden fun. If you are looking to make October 31st an evening that your…
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