Posts by Sara Branstetter
A Visit to James Beard Award Finalist, Cullum’s Attaboy
This year’s James Beard Award competition has moved into the “finalist” phase of the event and San Antonio has put up a decent showing. Unsurprisingly, perennial favorite, Mixtli (one of the most unique dining experiences in San Antonio), is a finalist for outstanding restaurant, a feat we all saw coming and is well deserved. But…
Read MoreIs Shiro Japanese Bistro the Best Restaurant in San Antonio?
In 2023, the San Antonio Express News made waves when they published their annual article on the top restaurants in San Antonio. Shiro Japanese Bistro, the restaurant that received the top honor of “best restaurant in San Antonio,” managed to beat out some of the more well-known culinary big dogs like Mixtli, Cured, and Clementine.…
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 Enjoy the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in San Antonio
Coming up on April 8, 2024, a once-in-a-lifetime event will take place in the Alamo city. A total solar eclipse will be passing through Texas, and nearly half of the city of San Antonio will experience totality. The last time a solar eclipse in San Antonio fell in the path of totality was in the…
Read MoreThe 15 Best Burgers in San Antonio Right Now! (2024)
In the wide world of international cuisine, where influences from the big dogs like Italy, India, China, France, and Japan reign supreme, the United States lags miles behind. While this is likely due in large part to the age of our nation as compared to the relative ages of other countries who have been eating…
Read MoreWhere to Catch Live Theater in San Antonio
Look, I get it – when it comes to the performing arts, people don’t exactly think of San Antonio. We are no New York, San Francisco, or London for sure, but we also aren’t without great options. Each year, guests and residents of SA can catch big name musical acts, touring Broadway shows, or even…
Read MoreThe Best Things to Do at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
As the saying goes, everything really is bigger in Texas, and that certainly includes the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. This event is BIG TIME – exciting entertainment, loads of family-friendly activities, animals galore, exceptional food, and top-notch musical performances. In fact, the list of options for things to do far outweighs most peoples’…
Read MoreA Holiday Visit to San Antonio Zoo Lights
Each November, the San Antonio Zoo rings in the holiday season by transforming the entire park into a shimmery, gleaming display of lights and all things Christmas. This festive holiday makeover, known locally as SA Zoo Lights, touches nearly all aspects of the zoo and includes dazzling displays, merry music, tasty treats, and miles of…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
February is just around the corner in the Alamo City, and that means the San Antonio Spurs will be packing their bags, heading out of town on their annual Rodeo Road Trip, and making room at the Frost Bank Center (formerly the AT&T Center) for the iconic San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. For two…
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