Posts by Sara Branstetter
Adult Birthday Celebrations in San Antonio – 10 Fun Ideas!
You’re looking for that perfect place to gather with friends in San Antonio and celebrate a birthday, but you also happen to be an adult – what do you do? You DON’T do Main Event, Incredible Pizza, or any of the other countless kid’s places that require some kind of seizure warning for all the…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in San Antonio
Restaurants are so much more than food. They are places to gather and take pleasure in good company. They are places to experience new cultures and ways of living. And they can be great places to kindle a relationship or romance. If you are looking to create the perfect date night, impress on Valentine’s day,…
Read MoreWhat San Antonio is Known For – 10 Things!
Every city in the United States (really, in the world) has a schtick and a reputation – things that it is known for. A city may be known for its buildings or monuments, like how New York is known for the Statue of Liberty or the Chrysler Building. Sometimes a city is known for its…
Read MoreThe Magic Time Machine: The Weirdest Restaurant in San Antonio
Ask any Alamo city resident what the weirdest restaurant in San Antonio is and without hesitation, the answer will always be the Magic Time Machine. This San Antonio establishment is a place which, you will find, almost nobody recommends, but which nearly everyone has been to. And they’ve been to it precisely because it’s weird. …
Read MoreWhere to Eat Near SeaWorld San Antonio
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 SeaWorld and needed to find some food. The options inside the park fall short of even mediocre and cost…
Read MoreBunz Handcrafted Burgers: One of San Antonio’s Best (and Priciest) Burgers
Burgers are a major staple in my family’s diet. I wish it weren’t so, but with four kids in tow and picky eaters galore, hamburgers are a universal win for our family. And when it comes to food, sometimes as a mom, you JUST. NEED. A. WIN. So, we are constantly on the lookup for…
Read More10 Fun Facts About the San Antonio Zoo
When coming to San Antonio, a visit to the local zoo is an absolute must-do. The San Antonio Zoo, which is operated by the San Antonio Zoological Society, a non-profit organization, wows more than a million visitors each year with its diversity of wildlife, interactive activities, and of course, its uber-popular San Antonio Zoo Train.…
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. Now don’t get me wrong, there’s a time…
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…
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