Welcome to Flavor of Winter 2016-17
There are more options than ever to grab a bite to eat and drink in our fair city. If you’re all about discovering new cuisines, shopping local and drinking great tipples, there’s no better than the present for being a San Antonio diner and imbiber. Since we last met this summer, we’ve welcomed specialty bakeries,…
Discovering the Joys of Corn Inside Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern
The unprepared imbiber doesn’t know exactly what to expect as he or she descends from grotty (tarting-up in the form of a new hotel, among other improvements, is anticipated) Commerce Street to grotto-y Downstairs beneath the Esquire Tavern. The bar is speakeasy dark, the tone relatively hushed — except for that one guy whose voice…
To Ring in the Winter Months, Here are a Few Offerings that are Sure to Tickle Your Holiday Fancy
Fall is almost over and winter is upon us. Many breweries have been hard at work preparing inventive and comforting winter brews to keep us warm during the slightly colder Texas winter. Many of these winter concoctions are richer tasting and with bolder flavor, others are seasonals brewed only this time of year. Celebration Ale…
Top 10 Eateries We Love Right Now
Chocollazo Multiple locations, chocollazo.com Maybe it’s nostalgia that makes us want to grab for every milk chocolate bar inside Chocollazo. Maybe we’re eating our feelings after a long day at work or after simply remembering every horrible thing that happened in 2016 and we’re reaching for something, anything that will make everything feel OK. Whatever…
3 Desserts to Wow Your Guests this Holiday Season
The holidays remind us to celebrate the important things in life — family, friends and, obviously, pie. Whether you prefer sweet, savory, or decadent dessert experiences, here are three pie recipes that go beyond the pumpkin-spiced and apple flavored basics. I’m usually a purist when it comes to pie flavors, but this blueberry sage pie…
Tamal Theory: Seasonal Goodies Come in More than Just a Few Packages
The tamal is the cornerstone of San Antonio’s fall menu, a beloved side dish that takes center stage this time of year. And while everyone has their favorite, we thought it’d be fun to highlight some of the more unusual variations of this time-honored recipe. Here are our top four delectably unusual tamal picks for…
