10 Cool Swimming Holes In San Antonio
Summer in Texas means it’s time for fun in the sun all season long! We have plenty of fun places to splash around in TX, from epic waterparks to splash pads to public pools. But one of my personal favorite ways to enjoy the summer sun is to scope out some amazing swimming holes in…
Read MoreHow to Survive a Summer in San Antonio
It’s officially summer in San Antonio. Schools are out, rush hours are noticeably less painful, and the pace of life for many has slowed dramatically. This welcome interlude to much of life’s busyness usually provides a great opportunity to get away and take a vacation with the family. And if you’re in the market for…
Read More37 Cool Things To Do In New Braunfels, From A Texas Local
So, you’re visiting New Braunfels…and you know it’s home to an epic waterpark and that it’s a German-founded town in Texas, but you don’t know much more than that. Well, you’re in the right place! I’m going to share some of the best things to do in New Braunfels, Texas with you! New Braunfels is…
Read MoreThe Best Happy Hours in San Antonio
San Antonio is full of SO much delicious food (tacos, farm-to-table, craft beer, and more!) and it’s a blast to explore all the great eateries. But it can hurt you where it counts – the wallet. Thankfully there is an affordable and fun option to eat your way through the best that SA has to…
Read MoreAn Honest Guide To The 17 Best Hill Country Resorts
From the 4-star La Cantera Resort and Spa to the family-friendly JW Marriott San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country is full of award-winning resorts and hotels. It makes sense, though; this sprawling area has nothing but space and views for miles and miles. Texas is enormous! So whether you live in the San Antonio area…
Read MoreNewstand Coffee Is The Coolest New Coffee Shop In San Antonio
The Newstand is a funky new addition among the best restaurants in San Antonio. This coffee and sandwich shop opened their doors to San Antonio from the Jefferson Bank Building on Broadway back in May. The goal was to bring back the age-old pairing of coffee and a newspaper. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sara Branstetter has…
Read MoreJason Dady Just Opened Roca & Martillo At The Rock At La Cantera. Here Are My Thoughts.
Chef Jason Dady seems to have his hand in just about everything these days. Whether it’s slinging top tier BBQ at Two Bros BBQ Market on the city’s north side, perfecting Tuscan fare at Tre Trattoria at the San Antonio Museum of Art, or preparing to open the brand new immersive dining experience Mexico Ceaty…
Read MoreWhere to Eat on the St. Mary’s Strip
Locals in San Antonio often regard the St. Mary’s Strip as the de facto area of the city for booze and bars. Nearly every corner of this strip of St. Mary’s street that runs north and south between E. Mistletoe and Polk St. boasts some kind of watering hole. Hole-in-the-wall, wine bar, speakeasy, ear-splitting night…
Read MoreA 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 MoreFife & Farrow Opens At Pullman Market
If it seems like all of the best new restaurants in San Antonio happen to be at the Pullman Market, that’s because they are! I finally managed to complete the set by visiting the new Pullman Market pizza restaurant, Fife & Farro. And just like all of the other restaurants at the market, F&F is…
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