Posts by Sara Branstetter
A Map of All the Michelin Restaurants in San Antonio
On November 11, the Michelin Guide announced the results of its long awaited foray into Texas cuisine. Four cities – Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio – were the big winners, walking away with newly minted Michelin starred restaurants and a slew of other restaurant recommendations. A big congratulations to the San Antonio restaurants who…
Read MoreA Review of Little Em’s Oyster Bar
It has been a banner week for Little Em’s Oyster Bar. First a recommendation from the Michelin Guide and then a move to a brand new location. And all within the span of about 48 hours. But such is life for busy restaurateurs Houston and Emily Carpenter. With the recent closure of their restaurant Upscale,…
Read More15 Things You Didn’t Know About the San Antonio Central Library
I love the San Antonio Central Library – like, REALLY LOVE it. The library has been one of my happy places for the last 25 years of my adulthood. I attribute this to the fact that I grew up in a small, rural town, with a very limited library. It had books and magazines and…
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 MoreWhere Can I See San Antonio Christmas Lights? (2024)
One of my 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 (2024)
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 MoreAn Honest Review of Nicosi: San Antonio’s NEWEST All-Dessert Restaurant
How often do you come across a restaurant that is so totally different from anything you’ve ever had you simply can’t compare it to something else AT ALL? Not very often for me. But with the opening of the brand new, all-dessert concept restaurant, Nicosi San Antonio, that is exactly what I experienced. ABOUT THE…
Read More5 One-Of-A-Kind Experiences You Can Only Have In San Antonio
As with most cities, San Antonio has its fair share of activities you can do or see in just about any major city in the country. Professional sports, theme parks, high end shopping, great food – we got it all. But we also have our hidden gems, unique offerings, and things you CANNOT do anywhere…
Read MoreHow to Get Outside and Enjoy the Beautiful Weather in San Antonio – 6 FREE Ideas!
Summer 2024, while not as intensely hot as 2023, has been one for the books. With unseasonably hot weather stretching well into October, San Antonio locals are starting to get antsy. But thankfully, the heat is about to abate and we are about to usher in the approximately 8 or so months of beautiful weather…
Read MoreA Guide to San Antonio Food Trucks
Let’s talk about San Antonio food trucks! This niche group has exploded on the national food scene over the last decade. And locally, San Antonio has some fantastic options for those looking to enjoy some quality food and fresh air. In the world of cuisine, food trucks are most definitely the rock and roll. They…
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