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How To Avoid San Antonio’s Tourist Trap Restaurants
We’ve all experienced it: in a city known for its cuisine, you hunt down the iconic spot, only to be greeted by a grumpy server (you’d be grumpy too in that costume). The meal disappoints, the bill surprises (double what you’d pay elsewhere), and you’re swiftly ushered out—turnover is key! That’s why I’m going to show…
Read MoreSan Antonio Versus Austin – Which One Should You Visit This Year?
If you love taking your family on cool domestic vacation destinations in the United States, you’ve probably thought about both San Antonio and Austin. I mean, there are seriously so many cool places to visit right here in the United States, and Texas has some major appeal. Texas is a MAJOR travel destination and even…
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 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…
Read MoreIs Shiro Japanese Bistro the Best Restaurant in San Antonio?
In 2023, the San Antonio Express News made waves when they published their annual article on the top restaurants in San Antonio. Shiro Japanese Bistro, the restaurant that received the top honor of “best restaurant in San Antonio,” managed to beat out some of the more well-known culinary big dogs like Mixtli, Cured, and Clementine.…
Read More3 Reasons To Visit Bakery Lorraine: A Top-Rated Bakery In San Antonio
It’s no secret that The Pearl District is overflowing with incredible restaurant experiences. This is the most restaurant-saturated portion of San Antonio, and it seems that every few months another big-name restaurant announces that they’ll be opening. There are just so many great restaurants at The Pearl! And that’s not even counting the surrounding areas…
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