Posts by Sara Branstetter
A 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 for the iconic and beloved San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. For two weeks each…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to the Pullman Market
2024 saw the biggest new addition to the Pearl Brewery in many years with the opening of the Pullman Market. Located within the historic Samuels Glass building, the Pullman Market fits perfectly within the aesthetic and larger context of the Pearl Brewery itself. This combination market/boutique/restaurant/bar/events space is absolutely massive and offers a number of…
Read MoreA Map of All the San Antonio Restaurants on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
Guy Fieri, the self-proclaimed mayor of flavortown, has spent his fair share of time in San Antonio in 2024 visiting lesser known eateries for his popular Food Network show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. And with the recent addition of Con Huevos Tacos (one of our favorite taco joints) to Fieri’s collection of delicious restaurants, I…
Read MoreWhere to Find the Best Sushi in San Antonio
In my quest to find the best sushi in San Antonio, I have spent the better part of the last three months eating my way through San Antonio’s sushi scene. And after what feels like the equivalent of consuming a lifetime of sushi, I have learned two very important things in the process. One, we…
Read More5 Holiday Pop Up Bars in San Antonio
Holiday pop up bars in San Antonio are relatively new to our city. While they’ve been around for years in other places around the country, the Alamo City is just now entering the ring and offering a few fun and festive options. And while there aren’t a ton, we do have a handful of great…
Read MoreWhere to Eat in Stone Oak/Far Northside San Antonio
For as many people as live on the far north side of San Antonio in and around the area known as Stone Oak, there is a deplorable lack of decent restaurants. Truly, most of the options are uninspired with mediocre chains and fast-casual eateries ruling the roost. Living in Stone Oak – great! But if…
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…
Read More5 Places to Eat Near SeaWorld San Antonio (That Are Actually Good!)
I’m going to level with you: food inside SeaWorld San Antonio is BLEH. And the food scene in the surrounding Westover Hills is not much better. For years, my family would groan every time we visited the park and needed to find a place to eat near SeaWorld. The options inside the park fall short…
Read More5 Places To Eat Near Six Flags Fiesta Texas (that your kids will like too!)
San Antonio is home to world-class entertainment and activities, chief among them its theme parks. Six Flags Fiesta Texas draw thousands of visitors each year who are looking to be amused and exhilarated by Six Flags’ singular blend of heart-stopped thrill rides and rollicking musical performances. But what people DON’T come to Six Flags for…
Read MoreA Visit to ICE! and the Winter Wonderland of Adventure
Each holiday season, the city of San Antonio celebrates with a number of special events, activities, and experiences (see some of our favorite holiday events in San Antonio!). This year, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is going ALL OUT with an immersive experience called ICE!. If you love the Grinch, freezing cold temperatures,…
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