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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…
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,…
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…
Looking for some of the best wine bars in San Antonio? There are some absolutely beautiful places in San Antonio to buy a glass (or bottle!) of vino and sip it in an adorable space. A lot of these wine bars feature full menus (perfect for a fun dinner out on the town!), and if…
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 US…
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…
Sad, but true: the restaurants on the San Antonio Riverwalk are mostly tourist traps. Sorry to break it to you! The Riverwalk in San Antonio is the most-visited tourist destination in San Antonio, so it makes sense that it’s full of chain restaurants, lackluster Tex-Mex (if you can even call it Tex-Mex), and mediocre service.…
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…
Second only to the Alamo, a Go Rio River Cruise down the famed San Antonio Riverwalk is one of the most popular tourist attractions (and one of the best things to do) in San Antonio. These brightly colored barges provide a great way to experience the river and see quite a bit of the downtown…