Posts by Sara Branstetter
Inside Paladar, San Antonio’s New Mexican/Cuban Fusion Restaurant
“A bit from both sides.” And an apt description of one of San Antonio’s best new restaurants, the Mexican/Cuban fusion restaurant, Paladar. Marrying the spicy flavors of Mexico to the colorful and often bold flavors of Cuba, Paladar has absolutely nailed it in fashioning a delicious, unique menu that honors the flavors of both countries,…
Read MoreWhere Can I Find the Best Sandwiches in San Antonio? At the Best Delis!
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 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 MoreSan Antonio’s 9 BEST Ice Cream Shops
I scream, you scream, and in San Antonio where the summers hit temperatures as hot as the surface of the sun, WE ALL scream for ice cream! Here’s a trustworthy guide to some the best San Antonio ice cream shops to help you cool off. It’s no secret that San Antonio is hot. Like, really…
Read MoreMap of the 13 Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio
Breakfast tacos are synonymous with San Antonio. Truly, they are baked into the very fabric of the city – on par with the Alamo and the Spurs. To live here is to have a favorite local taqueria and preferred go-to taco. Everyone and we do mean EVERYONE, has an opinion on who serves up the…
Read MoreIs Natural Bridge Caverns Worth It?
I confess, I am something of a cave-snob. You may not know that cave-snobbery is a thing, but it is totally a thing. And it is a malady that afflicts many who have been lucky enough to visit, or in my case live near, some of the most renowned cavern systems in the world (a…
Read MoreBoudros: The Best Restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk
The San Antonio Riverwalk, one of the most popular destinations in Texas, stretches approximately 15 miles from the city’s south side, to north of downtown near the San Antonio Museum of Art. But when people picture the San Antonio Riverwalk, they typically only picture the portion that stretches from the Rivercenter mall, to where the…
Read MoreHow Bad is Traffic in San Antonio, Actually?
This is a question that is on the mind of nearly every person considering a move to San Antonio. And it’s an important question since traffic can affect so much (commute time, time with family, safety). But it’s a question with a nuanced answer. So, let’s break down the traffic in San Antonio and what…
Read MoreAdult 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 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…
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