RIO Magazine April 2015

Tour San Antonio like a Local!

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April 2015

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

This Issue Viva Fiesta!

San Antonio is one town that knows how to party-and you’re invited!

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SA Nightlife

An abundance of quality venues with live music & dance sure to please everyone

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Events & Entertainment During Fiesta, Anyone Can Be Royalty: Royal courts that serve both the people and the causes of our fair city.

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April 21-24 from 7-10pm each night on the River Walk, is an Official Fiesta event.

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RIO Magazine is the official publication of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All expressions of opinions and statements of supposed facts are published on the authority of the writer and cannot be regarded as expressing the views of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher. Advertisements do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher.

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Association Board of Directors President Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Cafe President Elect Pending Elections Secretary Pending Elections Treasurer Pending Elections Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparza, Boudro’s Restaurant Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt, Paseo Del Rio Association Ex-Officio Anthony Piazzi, Centro SA Jim Mery, Center City Development and Operations Department Steve Schauer, San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks

and Seafood Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media Mae Escobar, aMAEzing Marketing Group Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s &

Gabriel Liquor Shanon Miller, Office of Historic

Preservation, COSA Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention

& Visitors Bureau Pierre Olivier, Casa Rio Restaurant John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties Beth Ticku-Smith, Hotel Emma 5 Positions-Pending Elections

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Hola Fiesta Amigos!

I would be hard pressed to say what my favorite Fiesta event is, but if I am absolutely, positively forced to, I might be able to narrow it down to 20.

I can assure you the ladies group who decorated horse-drawn carriages in 1891 and paraded them in front of the Alamo throwing flowers to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto would be pleasantly surprised at what they started!

This issue of RIO Magazine is dedicated to how the city of San Antonio has embraced this 124 year tradition called Fiesta. Our city opens its’ arms so wide to embrace this event that public schools are dismissed on the day of the Battle of the Flowers parade, businesses make commemorative Fiesta pins just to give away, commoners are proclaimed royalty, homes and offices are brightly decorated and everyone seems to go out of their way to dress a la Fiesta.

Many of our stories give you insight to the great traditions of Fiesta which takes place this year April 1626. You will be so charmed by this San Antonio tradition you will want to take home a dozen cascarones, Guayabera shirt, mariachi music, Fiesta pins and of course great memories.

Viva Fiesta!

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The Official Magazine of the River Walk

Publisher Louis Doucette Louis@travelingblender.com Editor Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com Contributing Writers Ron Aaron Jackie Jordan Carole Miller Edmond Ortiz Bonnie Osterhage Advertising Sales San Antonio: Janis Maxymof janismaxymof@gmail.com Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com Austin: Sandy Weatherford sandy@travelingblender.com

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By J.E. Jordan

San Antonio just wouldn’t be the same without these two Mexican imports.

Mariachi music makes any gathering a party. Groups of mariachis probably first appeared in the 1700’s, in the small towns of Jalisco, Mexico. Today, their lively music, generating an atmosphere of alegria (joy) is nearly ubiquitous along the River Walk. In its customary modern form, a mariachi group includes violins, trumpets, guitar, vihuela (a small, five-string guitar), and guitarrón.

The six-stringed guitarrón was invented for the mariachis. The trumpet was added in the 1930’s giving them the ability to perform a wide variety of musical styles in addition to the regional sones, or instrumental pieces, of Jalisco.

The typical mariachi must be able to perform sones, polkas, waltzes, boleros (modern love ballads), rancheras (country “ranch” songs), and any other popular song that is requested. They are often paid on a per-song basis – typically about $10 per song, depending on the number of musicians in the group.

The margarita, Spanish for daisy, is a zesty drink made mostly from citrus juices and liquor distilled from the juice of the agave cactus grown in the Tequila region of Mexico. It’s the perfect accompaniment for a romantic mariachi love song performed under a Texas moon. One or both of these Fiesta favorites can be yours for the enjoyment at many River Walk dining spots. Here are just a few.

In 1946, just seven years after a construction project broke ground on the San Antonio River, setting the stage for today’s River Walk, Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant, 430 E. Commerce, opened its doors. Casa Rio was the first San Antonio business open to the river. Its thick rock walls, window lintels and fireplace are remnants of the building’s core – a Spanish Colonial period hacienda. Casa Rio serves traditional top shelf, premium and flavored margaritas on shore or on dinner/cocktail barges. The tour and dinner boats that ply the San Antonio River evolved from canoes, gondolas and paddle boats which first began at 12

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Casa Rio. For more than 10 years, Mariachi Mexicanisimo has added to the festive atmosphere at lunch and dinner daily and can be heard almost continuously from 2:00 PM to closing on weekends.

There are more than 30 different margaritas to sample at the Original Mexican Restaurant, 528 River Walk. Opened in 1988, the Original was the third Mexican restaurant to open on the revived Paseo del Rio. Most notable on the drink menu are Dos-A-Ritas – 32 ounces frozen or on the rocks, with your choice of bottled beer inserted head-first. Like the Black Volcano featuring Shiner Black, or the Davy Crockett, paired with San Antoniobrewed Alamo Beer. Not a beer lover?

The Surly Frenchman comes impaled with a mini-bottle of champagne.

Margarita Floats are topped with a variety of liquors/liqueurs. Add your choice of flavors – from watermelon to jalapeno – to any frozen original margarita. On any day, especially during the lunch and dinner hours, one or more of the seven or so roving mariachi bands which work the river can stop by.

On weekends, up to three mariachi groups work different rooms throughout the restaurant.

It starts with the picturesque indoor area, featuring murals by San Antonio artist, Adriel McGill, but Café Ole, 521 River Walk, doesn’t stop there. It meanders out to a balcony, a patio, and even onto the river itself. Patrons can book a Rio San Antonio river barge for a private dinner party or cocktail cruise, or reserve in advance for just a couple on a Community Boat. A regularly scheduled mariachi band moves among the balcony, patio and indoor area every day at lunch and dinner hours. Wandering mariachis fill in between lunch and dinner.

Try an Effen Cucumber Watermelon Margarita or dare the 60-ounce size (only one to a customer, please), available in several flavors.

Belly up to the sports bar, check to see which game you want to watch, and order up a . . . gorgeous pink and white margarita. Not your idea of a sports bar? Then you don’t know Charlie Wants a Burger, at 223 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Losoya. When it comes to margaritas, color’s the name of the game at this sports bar, named for the owner’s best four-legged friend. The Cactus Rita, frozen or on the rocks, blushes with a swirl of magentacolored puree of prickly pear soaked in gold tequila. And whether you enter from street level or the River Walk, you can settle into the bar area, dining area or pet-friendly patio overlooking the river to choose from among a Blue Margarita colored by Blue Curacao, or other tequila concoctions sweetened and flavored with mango or strawberry puree.

For purists, there’s the Original Margarita – gold tequila and fresh lime juice. There’s also a Top Shelf and a “Dangerous” Margarita –with Agave Peligroso Tequila Reposada, fresh lime juice and agave nectar.

Barriba Cantina, 111 W. Crockett #214, on the Southbank, next door to Hard Rock Café, offers up free live blues by local bands seven nights a week. Relax on the balcony or patio and pour your handmade margarita straight from the shaker -- tart, citrusy and lightly sweetened with organic agave nectar. Of course there are frozen versions as well – like The Gallo Borracho, a jumbo frozen margarita, which comes with a seven-ounce Sol beer thrust in head-first, and six other shaken or frozen tequila drinks, some of which may be personalized with strawberry, prickly pear or mango.

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Boudro’s Texas Bistro 421 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-8484 www.boudros.com American Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen 103 9th Street San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 301-0066 bourbonstreetseafoodkitchen.com Seafood, Cajun

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Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads

Acenar 146 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2362 www.acenar.com Mexican 63

Barriba Cantina 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican La Paloma 215 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-0566 www.lapalomariverwalk.com Mexican

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Landry’s Seafood House 517 N. Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-1010 www.landrysseafood.com Seafood

Q on the Riverwalk 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1234 www.qriverwalk.com BBQ

Las Ramblas 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

The Republic of Texas 429 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-6256 therepublicoftexas restaurant.com American

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Mad Dogs 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 maddogs.net British Pub

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Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

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Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse

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Tony Romas Rivercenter 849 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-7662 tonyromas-sanantonio.com Ribs, Seafood, Steak

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Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian

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Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American

Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse Tex’s Sports Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com Americana Iron Cactus 200 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Tex-Mex

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Had Boudro’s been serving on the River Walk back then, Jim Bowie could have carved his Center Cut Top Sirloin with a butter knife. Prime steaks, Gulf Coast seafood and the best Margaritas around have made Boudro’s one of the Alamo City’s most loved restaurants. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.”

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Lone Star Café 237 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9374 www.lonestarcafe.us American 17

RAINFOREST CAFé 110 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 277-6300 www.rainforestcafe.com American

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Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-6718 www.casa-rio.com Tex-Mex

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County Line Barbeque sports bar 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 229-1941 www.countyline.com BBQ

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Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

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Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer Michelino’s 521 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.michelinos.us Italian

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Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican

Rita’s 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-7482 www.ritasontheriver.com Tex-Mex 14

The Original Mexican Restaurant 528 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-9951 www.originalmexican.com Tex-Mex

FINE DINING Biga on the Banks 203 S. St Mary’s San Antion, TX 78205 (210) 225-0722 www.biga.com American

Citrus 150 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-9700 hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com American 75

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Paesanos Paesanos River Walk 111 W. Crockett #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2782 www.paesanosriverwalk.com Paesanos Lincoln Heights 555 East Basse Rd. (210) 828 5191 Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 493 1604 Italian

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Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse

figtree 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-1976 www.figtreerestaurant.com Las Canarias 112 College Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 518-1000 www.omnilamansion.com American Luke 125 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-5853 www.lukesanantonio.com French/American Bella on the River 106 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 404-2355 www.bellaontheriver.com Mediterranean/Southern European

Ruth’s Chris 600 E. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-8847 www.ruthschrissa.com Steakhouse

Ostra 212 W. Crockett San Antonio TX 78205 (866) 605-1212 www.mokarahotels.com Seafood

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La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops

Starving Artist Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Casa Manos Alegres La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5107 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts

Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes

Artistic Endeavors La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2497 www.artend.com Art

Village Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Village Weavers La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.lavillita.com Woven Art & Rugs

Hot Topic Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7680 www.hottopic.com Clothing

Copper Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Art Collectibles

Bonsai Harbor La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5770 www.bonsaisanantonio.com Bonsai Trees

Equinox La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com

Langford Market Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-0200 www.langfordmarket.com Clothing

Galleria II La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Scentchips USA La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Candles

Little Studio Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Lone Star Mercantile La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-4199 www.lavillita.com General Merchandise

River Art Group La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Originals Jewelry, Beads & Gifts La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7625 www.lavillita.com Jewelry & Beads

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Mustang Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-221-1894 www.lavillita.com Angelita La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry Aeropostale Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.aeropostale.com Clothing

U.S. Polo Assn Rivercenter mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-444-1040 www.uspoloassn.com Clothing Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body

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Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses

Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com

Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434 Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com

Sunglass Icon Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3942 www.sunglassicon.com Sunglasses Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing

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San Antonio Nightlife

SpoRtS BaR SPORTS BAR

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Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar

Kremlin/ Havana Ultra Lounge 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club

Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 212-5506 www.bluestarbrewing.com Brewery

Liquid Monkey Lounge 248 Losoya, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4980 Bar

The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club

Your River Walk Stop for Breakfast, Burgers & Beer.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour DAILY 3pm-6pm and Reverse Happy Hour 9pm-11pm • $10 beer buckets • Full bar with craft, draft and bottled beers, handcrafted margaritas, sangrias and mojitos • 11 mega-TVs–Catch all the sports at Charlie Wants A Burger!

The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar

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Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub

SPORTS

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The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse

The Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar Mad Dogs British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub, Live Music the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer 1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar The Ticket 420 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9722 www.ticketsportspub.com Sports Bar Waxy O’Connors 234 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9299 www.waxyoconnors.com Pub The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar

Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar

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SHOPPING ///////////////////////////// 79 Pearl Brewery 250 E Grayson San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7260 www.atpearl.com Unique Local Shops & Restaurants

Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com/ boutique General Merchandise/Clothing

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MUSIC 4/3, Fri @ 7pm Sean McConnell Aztec Theatre 4/4, Sat @ 7:30pm Libera In America: Angels Sing H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/6, Mon @ 6pm Testament Aztec Theatre

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city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeing.com

Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 59 grand double decker tours www.briscoemuseum.org (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com

TOURS

Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 www.riosanantonio.com P A S E O

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April 21-24, 2015, 7-10pm Ford Mariachi Festival – Local middle school and high school Mariachi Bands perform on floating barges along the 2 1/2 mile downtown area of the River Walk. Enjoy the music from the banks of the River Walk as the barges float along. This is a great time to sit outside at a River Walk restaurant, sip a margarita and enjoy the music. This is an official FIESTA event, free admission.

April 24-26, 2015 Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show – Vendors display and sell handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. River Walk Extension (close to San Antonio Convention & Rivercenter Mall)

4/7, Tue @ 7pm Bad Religion with OFF! Aztec Theatre San Antonio Symphony Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez 4/10-12, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Pedro Halffter, conductor Pablo Sainz Villegas, guitar H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/11, Sat @ 8pm Welcome to Night Vale Aztec Theatre 4/17-19, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm San Antonio Symphony Pops Fiesta Pops Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Mariachi Campanas de America Guadalupe Dance Company H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/19, Sun @ 7pm Stone Temple Pilots Aztec Theatre 4/20, Mon @ 7pm Ok Go Aztec Theatre 4/25, Sat @ 7:30pm Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio The Chamber Symphony Raul Gomez, conductor Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy dinner or cocktails on the River Walk while enjoying mariachi music.

4/30, Thu @ 7pm Zappa Plays Zappa Aztec Theatre

live theater 4/1-5, Wed-Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 2:30pm & 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm Irish Curse Presented by Attic Rep Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/10-12, Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 2pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm & 7pm One Man Star Wars Trilogy (touring) Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Rosie’s Rodeo Roundup

By The Playhouse San Antonio 4/15-16, Wed-Thu @ 7:30pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

dance St. Petersburg Ballet 4/16, Thu @ 7:30pm Lila Cockrell Theatre

comedy 4/1-4, Wed-Thu @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Justin Worsham Rivercenter Comedy Club 4/8-12, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sara Contreras Rivercenter Comedy Club 4/15-19, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Chris Strait Rivercenter Comedy Club 4/22-26, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Comedia-A-Go-Go: A Night in Pinche San Antonio Rivercenter Comedy Club 4/29-5/3, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Kris Shaw Rivercenter Comedy Club

exhibitions BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 14th Annual Night of Artists Exhibit Now thru 4/26 Jack Guenther Pavilion SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART Diego Rivera in San Antonio: A Small Focus Exhibition (On Display at Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art at SAMA) Now thru 4/4 Ancient to Modern: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics and their Sources 4/18-6/21 The Three Worlds of Jose Arpa y Perea: Spain, Mexico and San Antonio 4/25-7/5 Jamie Wyeth

miscellaneous 4/3, Fri @ 7:30pm Alton Brown Live!

The Edible Inevitable Tour H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/8, Wed @ 7:30pm Deepak Chopra The Future of Wellbeing H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/10-11, Fri-Sat @ 5pm Maverick Music Festival La Villita Historic Arts Village 4/14, Tue @ 6pm Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show 35th Annual Presentation H-E-B Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 4/20, Mon @ 7pm Texas Cavaliers River Parade San Antonio River Walk 4/21-24, Tue-Fri / 5:30pm-10:30pm NIOSA: A Night in Old San Antonio La Villita

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

ATTRACTIONS

Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk

Alamo Helicopter Tours With Alamo Helicopter Tours, you can take in an exciting and breathtaking view of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country like you’ve never seen before.

Enjoy a sky high tour of sites like the San Antonio River, Downtown, The San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, The Botanical Gardens and Mission Espada, or if nature is more your thing, immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape as you fly high over the Texas Hill Country. Open 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday, (Reservations required) (210) 287-5797 8535 Mission Road www.alamohelicoptertours.com GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM TOMB RIDER 3D RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Experience the best Alamo Plaza has to offer. See the Amazing Book come to life in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM! Adventure Seekers... this one’s for you - TOMB RIDER 3D, a Journey down into the tomb of Anubis for an action-packed adventure you won’t soon forget! For the fearless, we dare

you to visit RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE. This multi-million dollar haunted house includes special effects, live actors and animatronics that are sure to leave you thrilled from the moment you enter until the time you escape!. Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Directly across from the Alamo • (210) 226-2828 www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com The Amazing Mirror Maze— A 4D Experience San Antonio’s newest attractions are located across from the Alamo! Ultimate Mirror Maze Challenge – a unique, eyepopping experience that is fun for any age. Explore endless hallways and thousands of mirrors as you try to find the end and go back again – it is never the same experience twice. Can you find your way out of a maze composed entirely out of mirrors?

The Vault Laser Challenge – It is a Mission Impossible themed game. A state of the art laser alarm system, your challenge is to make it through without setting off any of the lasers. Will you make it on our top 10 list? Hours of Operation: Open Daily at 10AM (210) 226-2828 • www.amazingmazes.com

AngelBuys.com – the best discounts on local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Briscoe Western Art Museum The Briscoe Western Art Museum features nine galleries spread across three floors featuring art in the form of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Video interviews with artists, collectors, and others can be found throughout. Collection highlights include fine saddles and spurs; pieces from the Spanish colonial era; Pancho Villa’s last known saddle; diorama of the Alamo; and Santa Anna’s sword. The adjacent Jack Guenther Pavilion serves as an event space and visitors can enjoy the lush Sculpture Garden during Museum hours.

Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to welcome a new generation of visitors. San Antonio’s oldest Saloon has recently completed a major renovation. Explore the remodeled animal halls and prepare yourself for a Texas-sized adventure!

Practice your sharp shooting skills in our Shooting Gallery and see hundreds of handguns, badges and photographs from famous rangers in The Texas Ranger Museum. Open daily at 10AM. (210) 2474000 www.buckhormuseum.com The Edward Steves Homestead This elegant mansion, located in the King William neighborhood, was built in 1876 for the founder of San Antonio’s first lumber company. The Homestead offers visitors the rare opportunity to imagine living the lifestyle of German settlers of this era. Contact: The Edward Steves Homestead 509 King William (210)-225-5924 www.saconservation.org

Some things are not to be missed.

R I S TOR A N T E

S a n a n to n i o

The River Walk. The Alamo.

And the Shrimp Paesano

at Ristorante Paesanos.

For more than 40 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the contemporary setting, Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and Old World service of these culinary landmarks. Join us on the River Walk, near the Quarry Market in Lincoln Heights or at Loop 1604 Northwest.

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La Villita A Historic Arts Village since 1939. More galleries & shops in one square block than anywhere else in San Antonio. Unique art by local & regional artists featuring oil paintings, sculpture, watercolors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper work, pottery, jewelry, stained glass & regional folk art. La Villita is a cluster of small buildings in downtown San Antonio. Once a residential district beginning in the late 1700’s, the area now houses specialty shops filled with unique gifts, restaurants, and beautiful plazas. In 1939 Mayor Maury Maverick spearheaded a project to establish La Villita as an area for arts and crafts with the help of Works Progress Association funding in the early 1940’s. La Villita is also famous for the many festivals that take place here year-round including the world famous A Night in Old San Antonio. For more information, visit us at www. lavillita.com or call us at (210) 207-8614 LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAX WORKS Features over 200 life-like wax figures in themed settings of Hollywood,History, Children’s Land of Make Believe, Heroes of the Lone Star, Horror, Heroes of Mexico, Passion of Christ and much more!

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Odditorium is one of the newest, largest and most i nteractive in the United States featuring over 500 unique one-of-a-kind exhibits on three floors.

RIPLEY’S MOVING THEATER 4D— Cutting edge technology and incredible six channel digital surround sound. Ride the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn! State-of-theart motion simulator! Get your hand cast in wax at our wax hand booth! Take a photo of yourself in a themed setting! Shop in our cargo hold gift shop for unique, unusual gifts. Snack bar and arcade on premises. Ripley’s outdoor patio can accomodate up to 250 people. 301 Alamo Plaza (corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street) • 210-224-9299 • www. sanantonio.ripleys.com

Natural Bridge Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns is so much more than one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy, educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road • Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com SeaWorld of San Antonio This year, SeaWorld of San Antonio enjoys a Sea of Surprises during SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration with new interactive pathway experiences, more upclose animal encounters and the Surprise Squad, treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day. Plus, enjoy thrilling rides, animal attractions and our newest attraction, Roa’s Aviary, at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark.

Tower of the Americas The Tower of the Americas offers the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City - from 750 feet high! Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Chart House revolving restaurant or enjoy the scenery from the Flags Over Texas observation deck while learning about the history of Texas The Tower of the Americas’ newest addition is the Skies Over Texas 4-D theater ride that will stimulate all your senses as you see, hear, and feel all Texas has to offer. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 www.

TowerOfTheAmericas.com

ENTERTAINMENT Coyote Ugly Saloon The most famous bar on the planet with a spectacular view of the river from an outside patio. We offer food until 7pm and happy hour drinks from 4pm 8pm. Available for all party needs. Hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 2am (210) 465-8459 • 409 E Commerce.

Howl at the Moon Live nightly entertainment with dueling baby grand pianos, today’s popular songs, parodies and audience participations. Come early to enjoy the evening festivities and imbibe your favorite libations. Always guaranteed to have a very amusing time. Reservation packages are available.

Please call (210) 212 - 4770 to book yours. Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7pm-2am • Fri: 5pm-2am Sat: 6pm-2am • (210) 212-4695 111 Crockett St. West, Ste. 201 Mad Dogs British Pub Indulge in servings of cool refreshments, delicious fare and energetic entertainment all wrapped in lavish servings of fun. During the day, breathe in spectacular views from our tropical terrace, while sipping on award winning margaritas and watching the river flow by. Later, party on with non-stop entertainment from ‘the pub that thinks it’s a club’, with nightly action featuring live bands, DJ’s and a daringly different karaoke crew. (210) 222-0220 123 Losoya Street Suite 19 • www.MadDogs.net

FOOD & DRINK Barriba Cantina The Barriba Cantina located above the famous County Line Barbeque is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week, featuring Mexican street food that is available until closing time, along with an endless list of handmade seasonal cocktails. Barriba also offers live local music seven days a week, from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., AND during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is no cover charge for the music. The restaurant and bar for Barriba Cantina is located on the street level with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk. The top floor contains a large meeting space with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk, and the covered outdoor patio with view of San Antonio’s downtown skyline and the river. 111 W Crocket Street • 210228-9876 www.barribacantina.com

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk Bella On the River Bella is an independent and locally-owned restaurant on the River Walk featuring Southern European, mostly Mediterranean food. Food. Chef Sean Fletcher’s menu features the signature Eggplant Josephine, Fresh Mussels, Carpaccio, Antipasto, Frito Misto, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Texas Red Fish, Pasta, Lamb, Duck, Steak, Tournedos Rossini, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake.

The Bella Bar features Prosecco and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Ports and Sherry, ice cold Beer, over twenty Wines-by-the-Glass, and a gently-priced and wellpaired Wine List. Atmosphere. Bella’s small, intimate dining room is one of the most unique and special on the River Walk. It’s like walking into a small Spanish bistro or Tuscan grotto, with its natural limestone rock walls, candle-lit tables, and casual, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Service. Bella’s service staff is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, with a “we’re really glad you’re here” attitude. Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5 - 10pm|Closed Sunday. Bella On the River, 106 River Walk|210-404-2355|www. bellaontheriver.com/”www.bellaontheriver.com Reservations Strongly Encouraged

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house smoked shrimp and gulf crab enchiladas and more. Finish with a trio of summer sorbets and a fine cognac. River barge dining available by reservation. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight (210) 210 224-8484 • 421 East Commerce www.boudros.com Café Ole The ultimate: beef, chicken or shrimp fajitas served on a sizzling skillet with all the traditional condiments. Flavorful quesadillas, enchiladas, chicken Acapulco, fried ice cream, and awardwinning margaritas. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-12am. • 527 River Walk (210) 223-2939 Casa Rio San Antonio-style Mexican food. Serving on the banks of the River Walk since 1946. Dinner boat parties and banquet facilities available.

Hours: Daily: 11am-11pm (210) 225-6718 • 430 E. Commerce • www.casa-rio.com Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar is a sports bar that’s unique to the River Walk. Dishing up homemade American food, we’re family-friendly and dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio.

Handcrafted margaritas, draft beer and more.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 2 – 6 daily. 223 Losoya on the River Walk • 210-227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com

biga on the banks Chef Bruce Auden’s award winning Biga on the Banks sits above a tree lined bend of the River and within easy walking distance of all hotels and the convention center. Fine dining does not mean fussy at Biga the ambiance is definitely upscale but relaxed- San Antonio style. Serving dinner nightly with a daily changing menu to highlight the bounty of the season and the State, usually featuring beef, seafood and wild game options, Sticky toffee pudding for dessert is a must. Extensive wine list and hand crafted cocktails. Private event rooms with views and terraces. Reservations recommended www.biga.com. 210.225.0722 203 S St Marys at Market

Chart House at the Tower of the Americas With its carefully crafted menus, impeccable service, and a 360-degree revolving vista offering guests the most magnificent views of the Alamo City, the Chart House restaurant at Tower of the Americas is in a class by itself. Enjoy our award-winning menu featuring top of the catch seafood, succulent steaksand decadent desserts. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101

Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside,

County Line Barbecue Serving up the biggest, leanest, most consistently delicious barbeque in San Antonio for over 30 years. On the scenic Riverwalk in the South Bank Complex (next to The Hard Rock), The County Line is a great place to enjoy an ice cold beer or a frosty margarita at the open-air bar. Inside the funky Texas roadhouse atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel like you’ve wandered out into the Texas Hill Country. Private Party Barges are also available. At the County Line they’ll tell you its barbeque so good you’ll want to “Get it all over ya’!” Hours: Open Daily 11am (210) 229-1941 • 111 West Crockett.

Dick’s Last Resort This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s serves up buckets of barbecued ribs, chicken, catfish, shrimp and crab legs. Platters include steaks, crabby cakes, salmon and even salads for the wimpy eater.

Lunch includes sandwiches, salads and buckets of good food. The wait staff is irreverent by design, and the decor is local garage-sale stuff. Seventy-four kinds of beer. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely no class. Billed as “The Rowdy of the River.” Admission: None • Hours: Daily, 11am-2am (210) 224-0026 • 406 Navarro St. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Sing along to your favorite songs with one of our crowd pleasing piano players. Established in 1974, Durty Nelly’s features imported and domestic pints as well as a full bar. Fish & Chips, Grilled Reuben’s & Capt. Robbie’s Fried Shrimp Basket served until 7:00pm with an appetizer menu served until 11:00pm nightly. You haven’t been to San Antonio until you visit World Famous Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Durty Nelly’s is located on the River Walk at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel.

Hard Rock Café “Remember the Hard Rock!” While we’ve never been under siege like Davy Crockett and his men, we always strive to be memorable here in Texas.

So why not lead the charge to our accommodating, three-story Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio?

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Situated along the city’s famous Riverwalk area, we have three floors of patios where you can be on the lookout for the slow moving tourist boats below. Inside you’ll find gourmet meals in hefty servings, so huge you can cut ‘em with a Bowie knife, and our collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia is big enough to fill a Spanish mission. So stop battling those hunger pangs and march ondown to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio. 111 W. Crockett St. • 210-224-7625 www.hardrock.com Iron Cactus A great place to relax along the Riverwalk. With our swanky Agave Room bar enjoy tasting one of over 80 differenttequilas or feast on extraordinary Mexican food in our contemporary dining room. Watch the boats go by with the family on our beautiful Patio or join us for a Tequila Dinner Cruise.

With private party rooms, we have something for everyone! The Iron Cactus is the destination for fine Mexican cuisine on the River! 200 River Walk • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Landry’s Seafood House Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940’s seafood house, with its classic, fresh seafood and spectacular scenery. The mouthwatering menu offers the very best - from irresistible appetizers like oyster-bar trash (a delicious combination of blackened shrimp and crabmeat) to fresh salads and their world famous seafood specialties, such as freshly prepared Gulf Snapper, Stuffed Flounder and Shrimp Fresca. For those who desire non-seafarer, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Open Daily. Join us at our 517 lounge. Located right on the River Walk. (210) 229-1010 517 N Presa

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Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texassized steaks, chicken-fried steak, baked potatoes and onion rings served with your favorite Texas beer or wine. Daily specials. Private party room available. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11:30 p.m. (210) 223-9374 • 237 Losoya Mi Tierra Since 1941, a lively, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Market Square. Open 24 hours a day with live Mariachi music nightly. Onsite bakery sells fresh Mexican pastries and candies. (210) 225-1262 • 218 Produce Row Michelino’s Enjoy authentic tastes of Italy’s country kitchen. Italian specialties, pasta and pizza made from the freshest poultry, beef and seafood are complemented by flavorful sauces, tantalizing desserts and superb, yet affordable wine selections. Hours: Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am12am • (210) 223-2939 • Fax: (210) 224-8209 521 River Walk Omni La Mansion del Rio/Las Canarias Omni La Mansion del Rio is ideally nestled along the historic River Walk among the banks--of the Paseo del Rio in downtown San Antonio, where it is perfectly situated for any visitor seeking to explore all of San Antonio’s extensive range of tourist attractions. It is within easy walking distance of the fabled Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita District, Spanish Governors Palace, San Antonio Convention Center and other well-known landmarks.

Our San Antonio River Walk accommodations provide a haven for guests with graceful service and tranquil surroundings. Built on three levels that descend to San Antonio’s festive River Walk, the Las Canarias Restaurant offers a romantic atmosphere of graceful palms, flowing waters and scenic views. Dining beyond your expectations with renowned Executive Chef Benjamin Knack. His enthusiasm for the rich history and vibrant culinary scene of San Antonio is captured in the menu at Las Canarias, continuing to delight regulars as well as new guests. 112 College Street • (210) 5181000 San Antonio, TX 78205 • Fax: (210) 226-0389 www.omnilamansion. com Paesanos River Walk Classic Mediterranean and contemporary Italian dining on the San Antonio River Walk. Whatever your inspiration, your guests will enjoy the comfortable contemporary ambience at our unique enclave at the bend in the River Walk. Paesanos River Walk breaks the boundaries of traditional Italian cuisine to explore modern Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy the legendary Shrimp Paesano or Oven-Baked Pizzas piled high with grilled chicken and artichokes, or venture forth to Lemon Peppered Salmon or to our tempting Daily Specials. Choose from inside or terrace seating and enjoy views of the famed San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy a selection from one of the River’s most impressive wine lists, perfectly paired to complement your meal. 111 W. Crocket #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-2782 • paesanosriverwalk.com Pico de Gallo Serving authentic Mexican fare popular with tourists and locals alike.

Mariachi music on the patio, piano in the dining room. Hours: Mon-Thur: 7am-10pm • Fri-Sat: 7am- 2pm Sun: 8am-10pm • (210) 225-6060 • 111 S. Leona St. PizzaRita’s At PizzaRita’s we combine classic old world Italian flavors with our signature blend of cheese and premium meats, to create authentic mouth watering handmade pizzas. Whether you are in the mood for pizza or a gourmet sub, PizzaRita’s has something for every taste bud. We are located on Crocket St. directly above Ritas on the River. Come by and see us for some delicious

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk fresh food on the quick! 245 E. Commerce #200 San Antonio, Texas 78205 • (210) 293-7482 • pizzaritas. com Pat O’Brien’s San Antonio Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant offers a unique dining experience as only Pat O’Brien’s can provide. Rain or shine, we offer outdoor dining in a lush, tropical garden. Complete with trees, indigenous foliage, shade umbrellas, and its own Flaming Fountain, the Courtyard is a memorable experience for the whole family. The Menu has something for everyone, including several New Orleans favorites for those with a sense of adventure. To compliment your visit, Pat O’s Courtyard has a full bar, complete with our trademark Specialty drinks, including the Hurricane.

The friendly wait staff is always available to help with your selection if you find the choices too overwhelming! Whether searching for a romantic evening under the stars, a fun night out with friends, or an afternoon meal with the kids, Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant is ready to serve your needs! When a special occasion comes up, Pat O’s Courtyardis available for Private Parties. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11 am-2 am • (210) 220-1076 121 Alamo Plaza • www.

PatOBriens.com The Original Mexican Restaurant The Original Mexican Restaurant offers San Antonio style Tex-Mex specialties and beverages on a large patio with riverside seating, in a festive dining room or at a lively bar. OPEN 24/7 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! Breakfast available from 2 am to noon. Hours: 24-hour hospitality! (210) 224-9951 • 528 Riverwalk Rainforest Cafe - RiverWalk You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rain forest atmosphere. Our menu includes a variety of specialty items from seafood, beef and chicken topastas, sandwiches and pizza. Younger guests can enjoy items from our exciting kids’ menu!

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Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 2776300 • 110 E. Crockett Street

7am-8:30pm (210) 223-6692 • 424 E. Commerce. www.schilos.com

The Republic of Texas Restaurant Texas-style restaurant that tempts tourists with delectable food and scrumptious drinks. Don’t leave without trying the 46-ounce margarita. Southweststyle cuisine is served at this hot spot on the River.

Just look for the Texas-colored umbrellas. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11am-2am, Sat: 9am-2am (210) 226-6256 • 429 E Commerce

Saltgrass Steak House For campfire style Texas fare, head to Saltgrass Steak House – the original Texas Steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Entrées include Pat’s Ribeye, Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet, Gulf Coast Steak and Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. If you can,leave room for Saltgrass’ homemade Two-Fork Cheesecake. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Spacious banquet room at Riverwalk location, seats 120 people. Great view, air conditioned, groups welcome! www. saltgrass.com

Rio Rio Cantina Rio Rio Cantina, where California Tex-Mex is the specialty--The best of all that “Mexican” food has to offer. Rio Rio is a colorful fiesta of freshness and that South-of- the-Border flavor, in portions so generous guests often gasp when their order arrives. Dine San Antonio style and start off with Rio’s signature margarita to lift your spirits. Try the Enchiladas Suizas, the Beef and Chicken Fajitas, or the Queso Flameado. If you want a little bit of everything, go for the Botana Grande, a sampling of several Rio Rio items. 421 E. Commerce • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 • Fax: 210-226-8443 www. rioriocantina.com Rita’s Rita’s on the River is a Tex-Mex and margarita bar locally owned and operated that specializes in cold drinks and hot food. Enjoy your cold beverage in the atmosphere of good music or appreciating the outdoors by the river on our patio. If you’re an early bird, come and enjoy breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays. You will come for the food but stay for the ‘ritas. 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com Schilo’s German and American deli favorites since 1917.

House specialties include homemade root beer, split pea soup, bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, wienerschnitzel and cheesecake. Hours: Mon-Sat:

Three Saltgrass locations to serve you: 502 Riverwalk, corner of N. Presa at Crockett 210-222-9092 11745 IH-10 West in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Ctr,. 210-641-6447 16910 U.S. Hwy. 281 between Donella and Thousand Oaks.

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FUN FIESTA FACT A woman’s work is never done.

The Battle of Flowers Parade, the original and the largest Fiesta parade, continues to be the only major parade in the United States conceived and organized by a women’s group. It is second in size only to the Tournament of Roses.

Visit San Antonio’s Newest Treasure.

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Located on the River Walk, the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s historic 1930s art deco/neoclassical building houses nine galleries on three levels. Highlights include Pancho Villa’s saddle, a diorama of the Alamo, an authentic Chuck Wagon, and works by Frederic Remington and Taos Society of Artists.

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Texans are proud of their state, heritage and history after history for good reason.

Texas and the United States

H Texas was an independent country called the Republic of Texas before it was a state. It is the only state to enter the United States by treaty. Other states entered by annexation.

H Texas, as part of its entrance into the United States, has the right to fly its state flag at the same height as the US Flag.

H Texas is larger than every country in Europe. If it was a separate country it would be in the Top 40 of the largest countries in the world.

H The State Capitol building is the largest state capitol in the country and is taller than the US Capitol building in Washington DC.

San Antonio in Texas History

H The Alamo is the result of a failed mission, San Francisco Solano, being relocated to the San Antonio River and renamed San Antonio de Valero in 1718.

H There were reports that Davy Crocket was one of a few Texans captured and then executed on the orders of General Santa Ana. H The bodies of the defenders of the Alamo were not buried; they were ordered burned by General Santa Ana. The charred remains are claimed to be contained in a marble chest inside the entrance to the San Fernando Cathedral.

San Antonio Firsts

H San Fernando Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in the State of Texas and one of the oldest in the United States. It began construction in 1730.

H By 1900 San Antonio was the largest city in the State of Texas with a population of over 53,000 and continued to be the largest into the 1920’s. Today it is the 7th largest city in the United States.

H Market Square in downtown San Antonio is the largest Mexican Market outside of Mexico.

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Important dates in the history of San Antonio for the month of March April 21, 1836 The battle cry “Remember the Alamo” became etched in Texas history when General Santa Ana was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto.

April 21, 1891 The first Battle of Flowers takes place honoring the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto. Today it is the only parade of its size completely planned and directed by women. The parade is only second in size to the Tournament of Roses parade in California.

These fun and interesting facts are provided courtesy of The Republic of Texas Restaurant celebrating 40 years on the San Antonio River Walk.

Visit their restaurant and use these interesting trivia facts to take The Republic of Texas Citizenship Test. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 25

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Viva FiestaS Fashion!

By Bonny Osterhage

“Our timeless spring and summer fashions always fit in with San Antonio’s colorful Fiesta® season”

It’s the most colorful time of the year! Beginning April 16, the already vibrant city of San Antonio becomes brighter than ever as residents celebrate Fiesta®. This ten-day, city-wide party is filled with food, fun, and fabulous fashions. Eye popping shades of pink, blue, yellow, orange, and green fill the stores and the streets as revelers don their Fiesta finest.

So how do you get the look? There are several ways. If you want to go authentic, check out the embroidered blouses, dresses, and skirts at Nativa at 5124 Broadway. This boutique is home to beautiful, elaborately embroidered clothing and accessories, perfect for parties and parades.

“Everything we carry is hand-made by Mexican women in indigenous communities,” says owner Tressa Castro. “Because everything is hand embroidered, each item cam take from a week to eight months to make.”

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For something a little more kitschy, shop the Fiesta® store at 2611 Broadway. Here you will find everything you need to get your Fiesta® on, all under one roof. Official tee shirts, as well as floral hats, funky jewelry, and of course those coveted Fiesta® pins, line the shelves of this popular one-stop-shop.

Looking for something that plays well with the rest of your wardrobe?

Most San Antonio boutiques go into overdrive this time of year with plenty of current trends in bold colors. Pinky’s Boutique at 4215 McCullough Ave. is a favorite among locals for fashionably clothing that’s also Fiesta® friendly.

“Our timeless spring and summer fashions always fit in with our San Antonio’s colorful Fiesta® season,” says owner Pinky Towner. “We’re a bit of bohemian chic, casual, yet unique, and always up with the trends.”

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Hail A Cab, A Yellow Cab Yellow Cab is the premier taxicab company in San Antonio and has been in San Antonio since 1998 with a fleet of licensed and vetted local and international drivers consisting of over 600 ladies and gentlemen that provide on-demand transportation service around the clock every day of the year.

Greater San Antonio Transportation Company, dba Yellow Cab, is proud to be a good corporate citizen of the community by showing support for our military troops, local law enforcement agencies and projects that assure young children benefit through mentoring programs or the building of school playgrounds.

San Antonio’s riding public has easy 24-hour access to private transportation anywhere in America’s 7th largest city and the surrounding counties through use of the world’s easiest phone number (210.222.2222) or the easy-to-use Hail A Cab App for smart phones. Download it today; you’ll be glad you did. The metered fares are reasonable and the drivers accept cash, debit or credit cards, or the Yellow Cab prepaid TaxiCard® as payment. Corporate charge accounts are available to those who qualify.

Twenty-five Yellow Cab taxis are specially designed and equipped to transport passengers who require the use of a wheelchair. The metered fares are the same and service is provided by drivers who have completed an approved instruction course on the proper techniques for the boarding and de-boarding of passengers.

Yellow Cab of San Antonio is closely affiliated with Yellow Cab of Austin, Yellow Cab of Houston, Yellow Cab of Galveston, and Yellow Cab of Pasadena. Local tours and out-of-town trips are services that our Independent Contractor Drivers can provide. The taxis will pick you up at your front door and take you anywhere you want to go.

There is nothing easier than riding a Yellow Cab to your destination whether it is to the grocery store, airport, an exciting 5-time NBA Champions San Antonio Spurs game, doctor’s office or dinner with the in-laws.

When it’s a really special occasion please consider riding a Towne Car taxi.

Luxury car service at taxicab prices! Treat that special person in your life to a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, and a comfortable chauffeured ride to a fabulous Hill Country restaurant. Let the driver deal with the traffic, while you enjoy the evening and create new memories.

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3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia

22 The Amazing Mirror Maze

4 La Margarita Mexican

23 San Antonio General Store

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35 Tobin Center

36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse

39 Angelita’s

37 Bohanan’s

40 Debra Benditz Art Studios

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2 Market Square 6 Paris Hatters 7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 8 The Pearl 9 RiverCenter Mall

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11 Magik Theatre 13 San Antonio Museum of Art 14 Institute of Texan Culture

15 Crockett Hotel 16 Gunter Hotel 17 Menger Hotel 24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel miscellaneous 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour

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During Fiesta,

Anyone Can be royalty Y By Carole Miller Z The celebration of Fiesta includes a byzantine lineage of royalty that runs from proper potentates to utterly ludicrous and irreverent rulers with a little bit of everything in-between thrown in for good measure. But they all have one thing in common—they “party with a purpose” and use their (albeit temporary) royal status to give back to the community in a magnanimous way fit for a king (or queen).

Royals spend the 11 days of Fiesta making appearances at schools, hospitals, parades and Fiesta events to spread good cheer and lend some excitement to the atmosphere.

Fiesta’s most-recognizable monarchs are King Antonio, the Queen of the Order of the Alamo and El Rey Feo, “The Ugly King.” But Fiesta isn’t about three-of-a-kind—Fiesta is a royal flush.

If three regal representatives are good, then, using the logic of Fiesta, more must be better.

And if no one crowns you king—crown yourself.

During the magical melee that is Fiesta, anyone can be queen or king for a day (or 11).

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are nine “official” members of the Fiesta Royal Family plus 10 military ambassadors, all of whom give back to the community in order to earn their lofty titles.

But Fiesta is not a time to follow rules or wait around. There are a multitude of monarchs from many “unofficial” royal houses throughout San Antonio.

Legions of local charitable organizations sponsor their own kings and queens with all the money going to benefit the less fortunate as well. One of the most famous of these outlaws is King Anchovy who reigns over Cornyation, a parody of Fiesta’s pageantry billed as the “raunchiest, cheapest event of Fiesta” that raises money for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation and BEAT AIDS. Adding to the confusion of school children across San Antonio who meet a new king every day for 11 days, there is also a King and Queen of Chips and Salsa who are crowned during a casino night party benefitting SA Youth, an organization that works to develop the character, strengths, talents and skills of San Antonio’s high-risk urban youth. The King and Queen of Downtown sponsored by the Downtown Centro Association benefit Centro educational programming and events. The Latin American Heritage King is honored for his dedication to the Hispanic

community with money raised going to local music or fine arts scholarships for young women.

And the San Antonio Gardenia and Musical Club sponsors the Gardenia Queen who always presides over one of the loveliest, flower-filled parade floats and presents annual scholarships to students in the fine arts.

And if all else fails, some of the Alamo City’s most colorful personalities have simply declared themselves the king or queen of whatever strikes their fancy. They make their own medals, deck themselves out with all the pomp and circumstance of any self-appointed ruler and are equally as beloved and revered as their official counterparts at most Fiesta events. Such is the case with local self-appointed Fiesta Hat King and Queen whose charitable organization provides free books for children’s hospitals around San Antonio. Some additional historicalbut-now-defunct kings who reigned during the infancy of Fiesta included King Cotton, Zeus, Rex, King Selamat (tamales spelled backwards) and King Omala (Alamo spelled backwards).

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other canine-and-human pair. El Rey Fido and His Royal Court serve as ambassadors for the San Antonio Humane Society during their reigning year and participate in various media and event appearances. Similarly, El Rey Gato and El Rey Perro are a cat and dog pair of rescued royals selected by the Animal Defense League to raise awareness of San Antonio’s unwanted and neglected animals and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Of the “official” monarchs, the Queen of the Order of the Alamo was the first to emerge onto the sovereign scene.

She was selected in 1909 by the newlyformed men’s organization, the Order of the Alamo. Since then, members meet once a year to choose the next year’s queen and her court which includes a princess and 24 duchesses. The ladies, who are the daughters of prominent members of San Antonio society, wear dresses with long trains dripping with jewels as they are crowned at the elaborate Coronation of the Queen ceremony.

In 1927, King Antonio was selected for the first time by the Texas Cavaliers, an organization formed for just that purpose. When the Works Progress Administration completed improvements to the San Antonio River in 1941, the Cavaliers decided to introduce the king in a river parade—the first event to take place on the river after the improvements. Today, the River Parade is one of the few in the nation in which a float is actually “afloat.”

The first El Rey Feo, also referred to as The People’s King, was crowned in 1947 stemming from a medieval tradition in which the common folk elected one of their own “King for a Day.” El Rey Feo earns his crown by raising the most money for the LULAC Rey Feo Scholarship Committee.

Miss Fiesta San Antonio is selected by the Fiesta Commission from among San Antonio college students through a community service project internship. The Queen of Soul provides a representative of the African American community and raises money for women’s scholarships. Miss San Antonio, an official preliminary to the Miss Texas and Miss America Pageants, has her own platform every year. This year’s representative has a nonprofit organization which helps economically disadvantaged deaf children and teens.

The Charro Queen raises funds for the San Antonio Charro Association, a San Antonio tradition since 1947. (A “charro” is a flashy Mexican cowboy.) And just like El Rey Feo, La Reina de la Feria de las Flores (“Queen of the Flower Festival”) earns her crown by raising funds for the Rey Feo Scholarship Committee.

The first reina was chosen in 1947 along with the first Ugly King. And the Woman’s Club of San Antonio chooses its Fiesta Teen Queen from among the daughters and granddaughters of the members of this 117-year-old organization with money raised also going to scholarships.

“Getting sick” is never on the itinerary when you’re on vacation.

Unfortunately, life happens. Luckily, the Emergency Department at Nix Medical Center is in the heart of downtown and open 24/7, and our Team Triage Approach* means less time for you in the ER and more time enjoying San Antonio and having fun.

Running a fever? Sprain an ankle?

Whatever your emergency is, we’re here for you.

210.587.8785 • nixhealth.com

*Subject to bed availability.

All insurances accepted. Physicians are independent practitioners and active members of Nix Health medical staff.

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Rosario’s 910 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-1806 www.rosariossa.com Mexican

The Granary 602 Avenue A San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 228-0124 www.thegranarysa.com Barbeque Houston Street Bistro 204 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-8600 houstonstreetbistro.com American

DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours

El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican

Lulu’s Bakery & Café 918 N. Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 222-9422 lulusbakeryandcafe.com Bakery/Café

The Little Aussie Bakery & Café 3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery.com Bakery/Café

Fuddruckers 115 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9944 www.fuddruckers.com Burgers

Pat O’Brien’s 121 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1076 www.patobriens.com Cajun/New Orleans Luciano Ristorante 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-0500 lucianorestaurants.com Italian Sazo’s Latin Grill 101 Bowie St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 554-6180 www.sazoslatingrill.com Latin American Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 225-1262 www, mitierracafe.com Mexican Pico de Gallo 111 S. Leona San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 225-6060 www.picodegallo.com Mexican Hooters 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9464 www.hooters.com Sports Bar Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 www.sushizushi.com Sushi La Margarita 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

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La Villita Café 418 Villita St. #900 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café Schilo’s 424 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 www.schilos.com Deli Jerry’s Chicago StyleHot Dogs 149 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8200 Hot Dogs PizzaRita’s 245 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 293-7482 www.pizzaritas.com Italian Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3913 mexicanmanhattan.com Mexican

FINE DINING Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American chart house Tower of the Americas 739 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-1700 www.chart-house.com Seafood/Steakhouse Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse

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Kings X 206 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7000 www.kingsx.com Antique Soldier Collectibles 40 Debra Benditz

Art Studios Artist Atelier 237 West Travis St. Suite 103 W. Travis at Navarro San Antonio 78205 512-588-2606 www.debrabenditz.com Fine Art Collection

Del Sol of San Antonio 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-231-0900 www.delsol.com Clothing 6 Paris Hatters

119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats Marti’s 310 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9100 www.martis.com Fine Mexican Gifts

Casa Salazar 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports

Gallery Vetro Creative Artglass 250 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-0001 Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts

Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags

Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store

Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

De Jeunes Jewelry 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2427 Jewelry Classic Old Time Photos 123 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-475-9899 Photos Alamo Plaza Shirts 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-2347 Shirts

El Mercado 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 210-207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare Traditional Mexican Market TPJ Gift Shop 849 E. Commerce #673 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-9066 Dos Carolinas 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas Garcia Art Glass 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass

Melissa Guerra 303 Pearl Parkway #104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 www.melissaguerra.com 77T’s Souvenirs & T-Shirts Latin Kitchen Market 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T Shirts

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts Tienda La Garza 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 Mexican Folk Art, Books and Apparel Out West 215 1/2 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205 Phone (210) 224-8804 Clothing & Gift Shop Rocket Fizz 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-1077 www.rocketfizz.com Soda Pop & Candy Shop

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royalty, buy, sell and trade Fiesta pins, cascarones are broken April 16 at the Alamo, 5-9pm, Free

Jewels of the Court: A Journey Through Fiesta’s Coronation – A glittering exhibition showcasing coronation gowns and crowns through the decades March 7-April 3, Witte Museum, $

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Fiesta Hat Contest & Luncheon – Enter or enjoy looking

at spectacular fiesta hats; categories for competition include most beautiful, garden party, spirit of Fiesta, Flitz and Flam, Vintage, and more. Lunch, auction and raffle included.

April 16 at the Omni Colonade Hotel, 10-3pm, $

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Pinatas In The Barrio – Unveiling of the “Barrios Largest Pinata,” San Antonio’s record-size Piñata! Rey Feo will crown the Senior Citizen King and Queen of the Barrio.

April 18 at the Plaza Guadalupe, Noon–10pm, Free

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April 17 at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 7-10pm, $

Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony & Fireworks Extravaganza at Fort Sam Houston –Enjoy a day filled with continuous live entertainment, rides, inflatable obstacle course, children’s activities tent, military equipment on display, food booths and of course fireworks! Don’t miss the military at 4pm with 300 military personnel on parade.

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parade entries fill the night parade with lights and sounds. Entries are both local and international.

April 25, 2.8 mile parade route downtown, 7:30-10pm, Free and $ for reserved seats

San Jose MissionFest

Experience Tejano, Conjunto and country music all day long at this family friendly event with food, and arts and crafts and fun April 26, Mission San Jose Church, 11am-11pm, $ adults/kids free

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music 4/2, Thu @ 7:30pm San Antonio Symphony Handel’s Messiah with Symphony Mastersingers Majestic Theatre 4/3-4, Fri-Sat @ 8pm San Antonio Symphony Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II George Daugherty, conductor Majestic Theatre 4/4, Sat @ 8pm Vusi Mahlasela Carver Community Cultural Center Presentation Jo Long Theatre @ The Carver 4/24, Fri @ 8pm The Doobie Brothers Majestic Theatre 4/26, Sun @ 3pm Camerata San Antonio Road to Tango San Antonio Christ Episcopal

children Sat-Sun @ 2pm 4/1-4, Wed-Thu @ 9:45a, & 11am; Fri @ 11:30am & 7pm; Sat @ 2pm 4/7-19; Tue-Thu @ 9:45am & 11:30am Fri @ 9:45am, 11:30am & 7pm; Sat-Sun @ 2pm Elephant & Piggie The Magik Theatre 4/2-5, Thu @ 7:30pm Fri @ 1pm & 7:30pm Sat @ 11:30am, 1pm & 7:30pm; Sun @ 10:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Disney on Ice Presents Frozen Alamodome

Exhibitions ARTPACE Now thru5/17 Spring 2015 International Artist-In-Residence Oscar Murillo Henry Taylor Autumn Knight Cesar Garcia, curator Exhibition

4/26, Sun @ 5pm Fiesta Concert: Music of J.S. Bach - Music from St. Now thru 5/17 Mark’s Presentation Hudson Showroom St. Mark’s Episcopal Hare & Hound Press + Artpace: The Art of Collaboration live theater 4/3-19, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm Mary Poppins Cameo Theatre 4/2-11, Thu-Sat @ 8pm A Numbers Game Little Overtime Theater Lucky Woman 4/10-5/16, Thu-Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 7pm Greg Barrios Theater @ The Overtime Theater

Now thru 5/17 Window Works Untitled (Beginning), 1994 Felix Gonzalez-Torres BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

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Now thru 4/26 Confections and Fictions Now thru 4/26 Institute for Figuring’s Crochet Coral Reef Now thru 4/24 Jeremiah Teutsch: Epicaricacy TEXAS A&M EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ART CENTER Now thru 5/30 Arte y Tradicion de La Frontera: The U.S. – Mexico Borderlands in the Works of Santa Barraza and Carmen Lomas Garza Alicia Viera, curator

miscellaneous Now thru 1/31/15 Tue, Fri-Sun @ 9pm San Antonio: The Saga Main Plaza 4/11, Sat / 10am-5pm San Antonio Book Festival Central Library and Southwest School of Art 4/15, Wed @ 7:30pm U.S. National Soccer Team vs. Mexico Alamodome 4/16, Thu / 5-9pm FIESTA FIESTA at Alamo Alamo Plaza 4/16-26 Fiesta® San Antonio Citywide For a complete schedule of events go to www. fiesta-sa.org

Now thru 5/10 Back From Berlin Featuring Richard Amendariz, Cathy Cunningham-Little, 4/17-26, Daily Karen Mahaffy & Fiesta de Los Reyes Vincent Valdez Angelika Jansen, curator Market Square

4/14-19, Tue-Thu @ 7:30pm, Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 2pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm & 7:30pm Annie (touring) INSTITUTE OF TEXAN North Park Lexus CULTURES Broadway in San Antonio

Majestic Theatre Now thru 5/30 Texas, Our Texas 4/16-17, Thu-Fri @ 8pm No Soldier Left Behind Now thru 6/14 Jo Long Theatre @ The Patriots & Peacemakers Carver 4/16, Thu @ 8pm Gary Gulman: It’s About Time Tour Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

4/24, Fri @ 7:30pm John Mulaney Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART

Now thru 10/18 Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab

4/21-23, Tue-Thu @ 7:30pm & 10pm Fiesta Cornyation “50” The Show Must Go On Charline McCombs Empire Theatre 4/22, Wed @ 7:45pm The Crowning of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo Majestic Theatre 4/24, Fri @ 11:30am Battle of Flowers® Parade Downtown city streets

LINDA PACE FOUNDATION Now thru 12/2016 Adam (Public Artwork)

By Arturo Herrera 25’ h x 98’ w, Frost Bank Garage Commerce at Main

4/25, Sat @ 7:30pm Fiesta Flambeau® Parade Downtown city streets

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Tobin Center A Shining Beacon of Creativity “Give me a little moment to drink this all in for myself…this venue makes me want to recite Shakespeare”

-Paul McCartney October 1, 2014

Situated along the banks of the River in the city’s heart, The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class venue, a shining beacon of creativity, and the nerve center for performing arts in San Antonio. There is no better place — anywhere — to see and hear a live performance. The doors just opened, September 4, 2014, and already it’s been listed among the top theater venues in the country and the world in Pollstar’s 2014 year end reports, coming in 61st out of the top 200 U.S. theaters, 79th in the world wide rankings and 14th in the worldwide rankings for theaters under 2000 seats.

The Tobin Center has three venues. The state-of-the-art, multipurpose 1,759-seat H-E-B Performance Hall is open to performances and events of almost any sort. The acoustics in the Hall can be “tuned” to fit each individual performance from the expressive sound of the San Antonio Symphony to the roaring sound of Paul McCartney. Then there is the intimate 250-seat Carlos Alvarez studio theater, where the

acoustic vibes of Art Garfunkel lingered in the air like falling snowflakes.

The River Walk Plaza is a perfect outdoor performance space for South Texas weather, where patrons not only get up close and personal to performers but are treated to a visual display of expression on the permanent 32 FT video wall.

As the home to ten resident companies including the San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio Ballet, and Opera San Antonio, Tobin audiences see and hear performances of every genre. Patrons have enjoyed all sorts of acts including Paul McCartney, Vikki Carr, Santana, Art Garfunkel, Susan Boyle, Garrison Keller, Lyle Lovett and more.

Adults, children, families - we’ve got something for everyone. Find out what’s happening at the Tobin by visiting our website www. tobincenter.org . Tickets to shows can be purchased at our website, by phone (210)223-8624 and by visiting the Tobin Center Box Office, open mon-fri 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

The Tobin Center is located at 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio Texas, 78205

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Viva Fiesta!

By Carole Miller

The unique traditions of Fiesta such as medals, cascarones and papel picado bring an extra factor of frivolity and folly to this festival of fanciful fun. So come on and join the revelers covered in medals as they string up colorful paper decor, break cascarónes and proudly proclaim, “Viva Fiesta!”

Local manufacturers estimate that the number of medals made over the years runs in to the hundreds of thousands. And Alamo Plaza Pin Pandemonium is the place to find whatever and whoever you want to find.

Every year professional and amateur medal collectors gather to admire and trade pins and put themselves in a party mood for the parades and events to follow. Some ultra-creative medals feature designs with moving parts, 3D effects, sparkling colors and even LED lighting. This year’s Pin Pandemonium takes place Thursday, April 6, at 5 p.m. in Alamo Plaza.

The goal during Fiesta is to get as many medals as you can.

It’s a tradition for die-hard Fiesta-goers to adorn themselves with as many Fiesta medals as possible. Local medal heads proudly wear their multitude of medals pinned to sashes and hats during Fiesta.

According to the Fiesta Commission, there are 17,000 medals sold at The Fiesta Store alone which serves as the “official” Fiesta store.

But there are many more medals produced than you can count. Medal producers include charitable organizations, colleges and universities, hotels, restaurants, sports, events, churches, city areas and attractions, banks, doctors, judges and attorneys. Highly collectible medals include those from the district attorney, mayor, police chief and fire department.

His Royal Highness King Antonio XLIX Charles Orsinger gets the historical nod for “inventing” the Fiesta medal by punching holes into his royal coins in 1971, stringing them with ribbon and handing them out to his loyal subjects that year. Today, all the Fiesta royalty give out their own individually-designed pins and many organizations sell their own as fundraisers. Businesses highlight their brands via pins and some individual Fiesta fanatics even make their own.

Cascarones (kass-kah-ROW-nees) are emptied egg shells that are dyed like Easter eggs and filled with confetti. Then the opening is sealed with tissue paper. Cascarones can also be filled with other things such as flour, glitter and even perfume. During festivals, cascarones are broken over the heads of unsuspecting victims in the spirit of Fiesta fun. It is said to be good luck to be hit with a cascarone. And a word of advice to anyone

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new to cascarones, you don’t actually break them over your victim/friend’s head. Crack the egg by simply squeezing it as you hold it above their head.

Otherwise. . . well. . . ouch!

It is believed that the crazy cascarone custom began in Renaissance Italy where it was a fun custom for women to flirt with members of the opposite sex by breaking eggs filled with cologne or other essences upon the heads of gentlemen when they weren’t looking. The man would then seek out the lady and attempt to do the same but without being seen. This fun game migrated from to Spain before making its way to Mexico (along with the piñata).

The bright, tissue paper cut-outs seen decorating the Riverwalk are called papel picado, which literally means “chopped paper.” Just like our neighbors-to-the-north make paper snowflakes, our papel picado uses the same basic method using colorful papers that are then glued side-by-side on a long piece of string to create quick and economical decorations.

The decorations have been used for centuries to hang outside homes during religious celebrations or inside for birthdays and other family celebrations.

When the Spaniards arrived in Mexico there was already a tradition of paper making called amatl. The paper cuts made from amatl were primarily of a ceremonial nature and included images of the numerous Aztec gods and goddesses. These paper banners were hung to represent the seasonal appearance of new foliage, appease the chief rain gods and protect their upcoming crop season from drought.

After the Spanish Conquest, the tissue paper used to wrap fragile porcelain imports from China became the material of choice for these banners. This paper, still called papel de china, oftentimes bore the intricate, stenciled designs of Chinese ceramics.

San Antonio’s Fiesta is all about fun with a heaping helping of tradition so go ahead and crack a cascarone, earn a medal or two (or 100), string up some decorations and help yourself to as much food on a stick as you can eat. Viva Fiesta to all our visitors! www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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FEDERICKSBURG San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States and has numerous shopping, dining and entertainment experiences for those travelers willing to explore beyond downtown. These areas of the city can be reached easily by Yellow Cab or local bus.

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By Edmond Ortiz

Miles Terracina, a local musician, offers these tips to guide you through the local music scene. “Being a die-hard music fan, the number of establishments in San Antonio catering to my specific tastes has grown substantially,” according to Terracina.

Locals are all familiar with two downtown mainstays, Pat O’Brien’s and Howl at the Moon. Pat O’s is a large, multi-level restaurant that entertains with live bands such as Mike Valliere and the Lonestar Rejects, and Love Hangover.

Howl at the Moon has dueling pianists covering classic and contemporary hits, as well as anthems and an immeasurable number of requests, keeping the party-feel going all night.

Venues hosting concerts with epic scale architecture make the location as entertaining as who is on stage. While the 1929 Majestic Theatre is San Antonio’s largest atmospheric theatre featuring a serene Mediterranean village feel the 1913 Charline McCombs Empire Theatre offers a European palazzo design. And the 1926 Aztec Theatre’s Meso-American Architecture was recently restored and joined the other two theatres who have long served as a hub for live music and other special events.

The range of musical acts at the historic Aztec run the gamut. Recent acts to visit the Aztec include blues legend Buddy Guy, country singer/songwriter Cory Morrow, and Christian metal band The Devil Wears Prada.

Established in 1933, The Esquire Tavern is the oldest River Walk bar. The large red neon sign spelling out the swanky cocktail bar’s name cannot

Austin may be the “the live music capital of the world,” but San Antonio holds its’ own with plenty of quality special venues, restaurants, bars and clubs that play host to a variety of live musical acts.

be missed driving down Commerce Street. Musicians known to visit The Esquire include Doc Watkins, The Tom Kat String Band, and Brent Watkins and South Texas Jazz.

Add to this the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, host to unique, fun shows such as a collaboration between the San Antonio Symphony and swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Tobin is home to a handful of local musical and dance organizations including the San Antonio Symphony.

Another popular hot spot is Sam’s Burger Joint a quick cab ride from downtown.

“Sam’s Burger Joint hosts live music regularly from Americana, folk rock, alt rock or country bands, and from time to time they host other genres of music as well,” Terracina says, adding that Sam’s adds to a growing variety of entertainment options in the neighborhood. Don’t forget to enjoy a big, juicy burger there, too.

Fun live music options are popping up in the Southtown/King William/Lone Star area just south of downtown, against the backdrop of a vibrant arts scene.

“Southtown 101 is a bar that doubles as a venue for live DJs,” Terracina says.

“Southtown 101 leaves pretension at the door as well as the intensity of electronic dance music, expect these DJs to lay down some old school house music.”

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Live Music Fans are A ll Ears continued North of downtown, bars and nightclubs on North St. Mary’s Street and near the San Antonio Public Library bring in crowds who love local live music.”Beginning with Bond’s and The Korova, the northwest quadrant of downtown is home to a more down-to-earth, locals-only vibe,” Terracina says. “The Korova and Bond’s fall more under the category of live music venue, showcasing talent from around the country and Texas.”

The Cove is also in the area just north of downtown, between San Pedro Avenue and Fredericksburg Road. A unique if not quirky blend of casual, family-friendly restaurant, beer garden, car wash and Laundromat, The Cove accommodates folk, country and jazz musicians, among others.

Open 9 AM Daily.

Ticket/Boarding Locations:

Historia

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Rivercenter Mall (Commerce & Bowie)

Aztec Theatre @riosanantonio

(St.Mary’s & Crockett)

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(210) 244-5700

Just east of downtown, Tucker’s Kozy Korner on East Houston Street is home to famed local jazz bandleader Jim Cullum and friends on Monday nights, and DJs most other nights. The new Alamo City Music Hall is across Houston Street from Tucker’s. Formerly Backstage Live, the music hall is luring more independent and edgier rock, EDM and hip-hop acts from around the nation.

Options to enjoy live music outside the center of town are plentiful. John T. Floore Country Store,in Helotes, has hosted legendary performers such as Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, B.B. King, Bob Dylan and Robert Earl Keen over its history that spans more than 60 years. It’s a true Texas honky tonk, a must-see for any fan of Texan and Americana music.

What Luna Music Bar and Lounge lacks in size, it more than makes up for with intimacy, romantic ambiance and character. This happening venue is located just south of North Star Mall, where patrons dance to the sounds of Latin music on Wednesdays. Different genres of music, jazz, soul, R&B, blues or funk, play Thursdays through Saturdays. Any night of the week you drop in you are sure to be entertained.

The 502 Bar near the Santikos Embassy Oaks Movie Theater has built up a reputation for hosting up-and-coming, independent rock and urban musical acts, along with an impressive selection of craft beers on tap.

Last but not least is Cowboys Dancehall. A huge dance hall at Loop 410 and Interstate 35, Cowboys has concerts with rising and established country music stars, in addition to a house band.

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FOOD & DRINK ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Boardwalk Bistro 4011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0100 www.boardwalkbistro.net American Josephine Street Café 400 East Josephine San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-6169 www.josephinestcafe.com American Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 East Pecan Street #100 San Antono, TX 78205 (210) 222-1849 restaurantgwendolyn.com American Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 369-9664 www.arcademk.com American Two Brothers 12656 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0222 twobrosbbqmarket.com Barbeque Guenther House Restaurant 205 E. Guenther San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1061 www.guentherhouse.com Breakfast & Lunch Cured 306 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 314-3929 www.curedatpearl.com Charcuterie Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9988 www.formosagarden.com Chinese Golden Wok 8822 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-8282 www.golden-wok.com Chinese The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s Street San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers.com Hamburgers

Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint.com Hamburgers

Two Step 9840 Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-2686 twosteprestaurant.com Southwestern

Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American

India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio.com Indian

Barn Door 8400 North New Braunfels San Antono, TX 78209 (210) 824-0166

Cappy’s 5011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9669 cappysrestaurant.com American

Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian

Koi Kawa 4051 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-8111 Sushi

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain.com Mexican Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican The Fruteria 1401 South Flores San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 251-3104 www.thefruteria.com Mexican Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-7143 www.pappadeaux.com Seafood

thebarndoorestaurant.com Steakhouse

Green Vegetarian Cuisine 200 East Grayson #120 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 320-5865 www.eatatgreen.com Vegetarian

family DeWese’s Tip Top CAFE 2814 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191 www.tiptopcafe.com American Magnolia Pancake Haus606 Embassy Oaks #100 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0828 magnoliapancakehaus.com American Earl Abel’s 1201 Alamo Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3358 www.earlabelssa.com Diner Food Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburgers Beto’s 8142 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com Barbeque Henry’s Puffy Tacos 6030 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 432-7341 www.henryspuffytacos.com Mexican

CHEZ Vatel Bistro 218 East Olmos Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 828-3141 www.chezvatelbistro.com European Fleming’s 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9463 flemmingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian Silo 434 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 483-8989 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse.com Steakhouse Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 979-6565 www.doughpizzeria.com Pizza

fine dining Bliss 926 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 225-2547 www.foodisbliss.com American

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SHOPPING ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Alley on Bitters 42555 West Bitters Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 585-3550 www.alleyonbitters.com Unique collection of shops and artists Lucchese Boot Company 255 East Basse Road #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and Western wear JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 305 South Main #400 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-5106 www.jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 North New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery

Calliente Harley Davidson 7230 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 681-2254 www.calienteharley.com Harley Davidson Rentals

The Vineyard 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 408-7200 thevineyardshopping center.com Shopping Center

Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall

Kendra Scott 310 East Basse Road #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7980 www.kenrascott.com Jewelry

Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center

North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL

Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com Shopping Center

Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry

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ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////////////////// sports San Antonio Spurs Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 ww.nba.com/spurs San Antonio Rampage Hockey 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sarampage.com San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sastars.com San Antonio Talons Arena Football 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 sanantoniotalons.com

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MOrgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888. morganswonderland. com

Mission Concepcion 807 Mission San Antion, TX 78210 9am-5pm Daily (210) 534-1540 www.nps.gov/saan

SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com

Mission San Jose 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

Six Flags Fiesta Texas 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/ fiestatexas Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

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EVENTS /////////////////////////////// music 4/12, Sun @ 7pm The Live Forever Tour with Matthew West and Colton Dixon Laurie Auditorium @ Trinity University 4/19, Sun @ 3pm Heart of Texas Concert Band 5th Annual Sideby-Sice - Dr. Mark Rogers, conductor Performing Arts Center Palo Alto College 4/25, Sat @ 7pm The Bible Tour Laurie Auditorium @ Trinity University

LIVE theater

4/3-5, Fri-Sat @ 8pm; Sun @ 3pm Crime & Punishment Cellar Theatre @ Playhouse San Antonio 4/3-5/3, Fri-Sat @ 8pm; Sun @ 3pm La Cage Aux Folles Woodlawn Theatre

4/10-19, Fri-Sat @ 8pm; Sun @ 2:30pm Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Watson Performing Arts Center St. Philips College

comedy 4/9, Thu @ 7pm Kevin Hart: What Now Tour AT&T Center

exhibitions BIHL HAUS ARTS Now thru 5/2 New Paintings by Elizabeth Rodriguez: A Women’s History and Contemporary Art Month Exhibit McNAY ART MUSEUM Now thru 5/17 Chris Doyle: Video Works Now thru 5/17 Regarding Ruscha

60th Anniversary Gifts and Recent Acquistions Now thru 6/21 All the Rage in Paris Now thru 6/21 Design, Fashion, Theatre Now thru 7/26 Villinski MUSEO GUADALUPE Now Thru 5/23 2015 CAM Perennial Exhibition - Curated

by Amy Mackie SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN Now thru 9/20 Rainforest Adventure Now thru 1/31/16 One Way Trail-Art in the Garden 2015 (In conjunction with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center)

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For those travelers that enjoy off the beaten path experiences the areas surrounding San Antonio are known for their history, small towns, antiques, wineries, scenic views and unique travel experiences. These areas surrounding San Antonio are easily accessed by car or bus.

SURROUNDING AREAS MARBLE FALLS

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Antiquing in

Boerne & Comfort

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

For visitors to San Antonio (and locals too) there is a treasure trove of great antique shops within an hour or less of the Alamo City in the near-by Hill Country. A day of antiquing is so much more than the antiques themselves, it’s the whole experience.

You won’t be disappointed when visiting these two towns.

In a day and age when antique dealers are moving away from store fronts to the internet and eBay, it’s great to know antiquing is alive and well in south Texas.

Head north from San Antonio for 45 miles on IH 10 to Comfort, Texas, for your first stop of the day. You will have passed Boerne, Texas, which you can visit on your way back to San Antonio.

The trip to Comfort will take you under an hour. There you will find literally dozens of Antique and Collectible Stores from which to choose.

The town was settled in 1854 and many of the original structures are still in use today. Population is just over 2,300 people. A great way to get a feel for the community is to walk up and down High Street, the main drag. You cannot get lost.

Some of the more interesting antique & collectible shops include • Wilson Clements that features rustic furniture, antique doors, religious artifacts and more. It also offers primitive Mexican and European furniture.

• The Comfort Antique Mall houses 30 antique and collectible vendors showcasing merchandise from colonial times to the 1950s.

• Stuff & More carries antique stuff, vintage stuff, and a whole lot of other stuff.

• Blackbird Antiques & Interiors is packed with varied collections of new and old items -- from early primitives to cottage home furnishings, Pinecone Hill Bedding, Trapp Candles, plus old quilts, painted antique furniture and more.

The town also has a number of fine and casual dining restaurants most located in the historic old town district. Three wineries are also located in Comfort. All offer regular tastings.

Grab a cup of coffee and breakfast or lunch at High’s Café & Store. And if you have the time, spend an hour just sitting and sipping coffee while listening to the locals chitchat and gossip about their community. High’s is open all day and into the night when it features happy hour specials and drinks.

For more information on Comfort check out: www.shopcomfort.com or call the Comfort Chamber Of Commerce at (830) 995-3131.

Once you have covered all of comfort, head south on IH 10 for 15 miles back to Boerne, population just under 11,000. Like Comfort, German immigrants founded Boerne in 1849. The main street features a number of antique and collectible shops, which, as in Comfort, cover the gamut in terms of their inventory. But Boerne is also home to one of the most unusual antique shops you will ever find.

Lisa Obriotti’s mom, Billie Shaw, opened Carousel Antiques & Pickles 31 years ago. It began as an antiques and collectibles shop. But when business slowed Billie began putting out her homemade pickles for customers to taste. The pickles proved to be so popular people began asking if they could buy them. The rest is history.

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A ntiquing in Boerne & Comfort continued Today people who come to Fickle Pickles for the tasty veggies often end up buying antiques from one of the vendors who rent space in the store.

Others, who may come for the antiques, invariably end up purchasing jars of pickles. The store ships pickles literally around the world – from New York City, to Finland and Japan.

For more information on Boerne check out the Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.boerne.org.

For even more information on antiquing in the Texas Hill Country visit: www.hillcountryportal.com/ hillcountryantiques.html.

Obriotti, who owns the store with her husband Jake, says, “The antique business has changed a great deal in recent years because of eBay and the internet. There are fewer and fewer stores selling antiques,” she says. “But here in Boerne, in just two blocks on Main Street, we have something like 5 stores including the Antique Mall and the Boerne Emporium.” But for Obriotti, pickles truly are the store’s bread and butter.

Sheila Spengler, one of the vendors selling antiques and collectible at Hill Country Antiques, two doors north of Fickle Pickles on Main Street, echoes Obriotti’s words. “There just aren’t that many antique and collectible shops around. We’re one of the few,” she says.

In Boerne, as in Comfort, there are several such stores all within walking distance.

Boerne is also home to several fine restaurants. The city also features Ye Kendall Inn, which opened in 1859 as The Old Reed House, a stagecoach stop. The hotel, which sits across from the public square in the center of town, attracts visitors from all over the country and around the world, in part because it is said to be haunted by the original owners. If you have the time, stop at the Inn-you might just get to meet a ghost.

Hill Country Antiques features fine collectible china and a whole lot more.

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FOOD & DRINK ///////////////////////////////// casual Dodging Duck Brewhaus 402 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-3825 www.dodgingduck.com American Grist Mill River Restaurant & Bar 1287 Gruene Road Gruene, TX 78130 625-0684 gristmillrestaurant.com American High’s Café & Store 726 High Street Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-4995 highscafeandstore.com American Huisache Grill & Wine Bar 303 W. San Antonio St. New Bruanfels, TX 78130 (830) 620-9001 www.huisache.com American Lincoln Street 111 South Lincoln Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8463 www.lincolnst.com American Mike’s in the Village 2355 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163 (830) 438-2747 mikesinthevillage.com American Pecan Street Brewing 106 East Pecan Avenue Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2500 pecanstreetbrewing.com American Scenic Loop Café & Bar 25615 Boerne Stage Rd. San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 687-1818 scenicloopcafe.com American The Creek 119 Staffel Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2005 texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse Cypress Grille 170 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-1353 cypressgrilleboerne.com American Bluebonnet Café 211 US Highway 281 Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-2344 bluebonnetcafe.net Diner Food Little Gretel 518 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-1368 littlegretel.com German Hoffbrau 18403 IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 877-1500 hofbraurim.com German American

Piatti’s 17101 La Cantera Pkwy Bldg 7 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 251-3542 www.piatti.com Italian El Chaparral 15103 Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8302 elchaparral.com Mexican Cowboy Steakhouse 416 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-5688 cowboysteakhouse.com Steakhouse Hermann Sons Steakhouse 577 US Highway 90 Hondo, TX 78861 (830) 426-2220

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Fine Dining The Grill at Leon Springs 24116 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-8797 leonspringsgrill.com American Hilltop 10661 Highway 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8922 www.hilltopcafe.com American Sustenio 17103 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 598-2950 www.eilanhotel.com American

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SHOPPING //////////////////////////////////////////////// Cosas 1109 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-1500 cosasonline.com Cultural Art and Collectibles

Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 www.basspro.com Outdoor Hunting & Fishing

The Rim 17503 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 641-1777 www.therimsa.com Shopping Center

JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8032 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-8214 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery

The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Outdoor Shopping Mall

Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts

Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-7446 www.tangeroutlets.com/ sanmarcos Outlet Mall

Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

San Marcos Prime Outlets 3939 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-2200 www.premiumoulets.com Outlet Mall

New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague.org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry

Ranch at the Rim 18007 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 319-3001 www.ranchattherim.com Fine western wear Busseys flea market 18738 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (830) 609-0800 www.busseyfm.com Flea Market Kendra Scott 15900 La Cantera Parkway #2290 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 399-2854 www.kenrascott.com Jewelry Fiesta on Main 436 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 319-3236 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

Garden Ridge Pottery 17975 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 599-5700 www.gardenridge.com Pottery, Furniture & Crafts The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8320 Agora Parkway San Antonio, TX 78154 (210) 566-7604 shoptheforumsa.com Local Fashions & Jewelry The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Shopping Center

Red 307 East Main Street Frederickburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-0700 www.redinfred.com Unique Collection of items for the Home Traditions at the Depot 518 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2795 traditionsatthedepot.com Women’s Fashions

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ATTRACTIONS //////////////////////////////////////// bat caves Railroad Tunnel 10619 Old San Antonio Rd Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (866) 978-2287 Dawn - Dusk Daily

bourbon distillery Garrison Brothers 1827 Hye-Albert Road Hye, TX 78635 (830) 392-0246 www.garrisonbros.com 8am-5pm M-F

caverns Cascade Caverns 226 cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015 (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-6pm Sa-Sun Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4212 cavewithoutaname.com 9am-6pm Daily Natural Bridge Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 9am-5pm daily naturalbridgecaverns.com

distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery 26606 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (830) 714-4581 12pm-5pm Sat rebeccacreekdistillery.com

entertainment Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 morganswonderland.com

glider rides San Antonio Soaring Society 400 Boerne Stage Airfield Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 981-2345

By Appointment

golf courses Cedar Creek Golf Course 8250 Vista Colina San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 695-5050 alamocitygolftrail.com Tapatio Springs Resort & Golf Couse 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4197 tapatio.com/golf Canyon Springs 24400 Canyon Golf Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com TPC Golf Course 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261 (210) 558-2365 www.tpc.com/ tpc-san-antonio The Palmer Course 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com

hiking Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-4616 8am-Dusk www.cibolo.org Enchanted Rock 16710 Ranch Road 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3636 8am-10pm Daily

Government Canyon 12861 Galm Road San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-9055 F-M 7am-10pm

Guadalupe River State Park 3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 7 8070 (830) 438-2656 8am-10pm Daily

dance halls John T. Floores Country Store 14492 Old Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8827 liveatfloores.com

4/3, Fri @ 8pm Wagon Aces Luckenbach Dance Hall 4/3, Fri @ 9pm The Texas Jamm Band (featuring members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band) John T. Floore Country Store 4/4, Sat @ 8pm Cody Jinks Luckenbach Dance Hall 4/9, Thu @ 9pm Los Lobos John T. Floore Country Store

horse racing

museum LBJ house 199 Park Road 52 Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 868-7128 8am-5pm Daily National Museum of the Pacific War 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8600 9am-5pm Daily pacificwarmuseum.org Agricultural Heritage Museum 102 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-5509 10am-4pm Sat agmuseum.us

Poteet Strawberry Festival Concert Schedule:

4/11, Sat @ 8:30pm Pat Green & Cory Morrow John T. Floore Country Store

4/11, Sat @ 7:30pm Phoebe Hunt Sings the

Sandia Smash

Retama Racetrack 1 Retama Parkway Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-7000 10:30am-11pm Daily retamapark.com

New American Songbook Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, New Braunfels

4/10, Fri @ 9pm Jon Wolfe John T. Floore Country Store

Rio Rio Cantina’s

Luckenbach 412 Luckenbach Town Loop Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-3224 9am til close www.luckenbachtexas.com

4/10, Fri @ 8pm Cody Joe Hodges Luckenbach Dance Hall

4/10 Fri, @ 8:30pm - Roger Creager ; 4/11 Sat @ 5:30pm Dustin Lynch, @ 8:30pm - Duelo, @ 11:30pm - Kevin Fowler; 4/12 Sun, @ 2:30pm - Francesca Battistell, @ 3pm - Johnny Lee, @ 5pm - Josh Abbott Band Festival Grounds in Poteet

MONTH

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EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////// 4/3, Fri @ 8pm Bob Schneider Gruene Hall

OF THE

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Surrounding Areas music

RECIPE

4/11, Sat @ 9pm Stoney Larue Gruene Hall 4/11, Sat @ 9pm Cosmic Dust Devils Luckenbach Dance Hall Thu @ 8pm An Evening with Kevin Costner & Modern West 4/12& 16, Sun @ 8pm Gruene Hall

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Parties of LESS than 8

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701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

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Expires 03/31/15.

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Must present coupon. Expires 04/30/15.

Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table

Admission to I-Guana Jump or Aquarium

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