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August 2014

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

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< On the Cover Named for Chef John Besh’s eldest son, Brendan’s Bread Pudding from LÜKE, is a sweet balance of warm and cold.

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Association Board of Directors President Justin Holley, Wyndham Garden River Walk President Elect Tammy Peacock-Werline, Hard Rock Café Vice Presidents John Carbajal, Paesanos Restaurant Group Terry Corless, Mad Dogs Andy Hearon, El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel Cece Smith, SmithPrint Secretary/Treasurer Joe Melton, Embassy Suites Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparza, Boudro’s Restaurant Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt, Paseo Del Rio Association Ex-Officio Pat DiGiovanni, Centro SA Jim Mery, Center City Development and Operations Department Steve Schauer, San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors John Beauchamp, Hixon Properties Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks

and Seafood Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media Mae Escobar, aMaezing Marketing Group Ben Garcia, Silver Eagle Distributors Kathy Glascock, Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jesse Holguin, Pepsi Bottling Group Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt Teresa Johnson, Broadway Bank Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s &

Gabriel Liquor Joe Melton, Embassy Suites Shanon Miller, Office of Historic

Preservation, COSA Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention

& Visitors Bureau Pierre Olivier, Casa Rio Restaurant Chris Oviatt, River Center Mall John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties Beth Ticku-Smith, Hotel Emma Mike Teran, Swig Martini Bar

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Welcome to San Antonio!

Bienvenidos a San Antonio!

If you are like me, you plan your vacation around your next meal; we hope this issue will shed some light on the choices San Antonio has to offer. Food and drink

Si usted es amante de la comida como yo, planea sus vacaciones ideando lugares donde disfrutar de buenas comidas; Esperamos que esta edición le dé una idea de las opciones que San Antonio tiene para ofrecer. Entusiastas de la comida y

enthusiasts will rejoice in the local food scene; from trendy food trucks to white table cloth restaurants, we have it all. Take a break from the river walk and come upstairs to the street level to enjoy some topnotch meals and the Houston Street Experience.

The restaurants on Houston go the extra mile on creating delectable meals and most, like LÜKE, offer fresh from the market products. If you have kids with you, consider coming to a place like Hard Rock Café that is Kid- Friendly and fun for the whole family. Another great option is eating at one of several Food Truck parks where you can try unique experiments created by passionate chefs. If you want to try your hand at creating a meal, let an expert guide you through a Cooking and Mixing Class- there are a few options around town and even the little ones can get in on the action. After chowing down, you might want to stop by any local watering hole and get a taste of Craft Beers or take a short drive trough the surrounding Texas Spirits Trail. Last, San Antonio might be famous for its Tex-Mex food and its authentic Mexican cuisine but don’t be fooled, those choices barely begin to scratch the surface of what our Top 10 Trendy Restaurants serve. I hope you enjoy your stay in San Antonio and I hope you come back for another taste soon!

Nancy Martinez, CTA Managing Editor of Rio Magazine

bebida se sorprenderán con la extensa variedad de comida local; desde camiones de comida de moda a mesa de manteles blancos, lo tenemos todo. Tome un descanso de la caminata del Paseo del Río y suba al nivel de la calle para disfrutar de algunas comidas de primer nivel y de la experiencia de la calle Houston. Los restaurantes en la calle Houston hacen un esfuerzo adicional creando deliciosas comidas y bebidas, como LUKE, que ofrece productos de mercado frescos. Si usted está viajando con niños, considere venir a un lugar como Hard Rock Café que es adecuado para ellos y provee diversión para toda la familia. Otra gran opción es comer en uno de los varios parques de comida ambulante donde se pueden probar experimentos únicos creados por chefs entusiastas.

Si usted desea participar en la creación de una comida, permita que un experto le guie a través de una clase de Cocina y Mezcla de Bebidas hay varias opciones en la ciudad, e incluso hasta los más pequeños pueden participar en la acción.

Después de comer, es posible que desee pasar por cualquier bar local y obtener una muestra de Craft Beers- cervezas unicas- o tomar un corto paseo en coche y conocer el Texas Spirits Trail. Por último, San Antonio puede ser famoso por su comida TexMex y su auténtica cocina mexicana, pero no se deje engañar, esas elecciones son apenas muestras de lo que nuestros 10 mejores restaurantes de moda sirven. Espero que disfruten de su estancia en San Antonio y espero que regresen pronto por otra probadita de sabor Tejano.

Nancy Martinez, CTA Editora Principal, Revista Rio

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Craf t Beers BY: LEANDRA HERNANDEZ

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If you’re visiting Texas for the first time, more than likely you have come across one of our state’s favorite pastimes - BEER! How many of these labels have you tried?

Ubiquitous and found almost everywhere Texans gather, we take pride in drinking beer, especially on hot, summer days and near a barbeque grilling up our favorite specialties. Still hot on the scene and becoming more popular at bars and restaurants alike and especially on The San Antonio River Walk, are the availability of craft beers.

Most beer aficionados are familiar with craft beer and their preferences of types, grains, hops, flavors and more. For those, not in the know just yet, there are many to discover to whet the appetite and keep one cool in our Texas summer sun.

Begin your beer trail on the River walk at Tex’s Sports Bar, one of the oldest sports bars on the river walk. Opened in 1970 and located on South Alamo Street on the river, you can enjoy your favorite craft beers such as Perdernale’s, St. Arnold’s and other local Texas small-brewed beers. Tucked away under the Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel, Tex’s is located next door to our famed outdoor Arneson River Theater, where even if you don’t have tickets to the show, you can still enjoy and listen to the sounds from the patio. Enjoy music, theater and dance with your favorite brewski and sip, sit and relax with the sights and sounds of the river walk out of the hustle and bustle. If sports are what you came for, Tex’s offers multiple screens to watch your favorite sport while drinking your favorite brew. A full menu is available at dinner including chicken wings, sirloin burgers, nachos and more. Snacks including freshly popped popcorn are available in the daytime.

Make your way to Mad Dog’s where the beers keep flowing and the fun never stops. Entertainment abounds daily in this British-themed environment where you can eat and drink cool Britannia. Sport a Rodeo Clown Double IPA, or a Hopadillo IPA in a 24oz half-yard take-away cup where they will pour whatever your heart desires in beer. Also getting trendier by the second is cider and Mad Dog’s is a great spot to try your first. Featuring Strongbow Cider and others, cider is fast becoming popular

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for beer and craft brew drinkers alike. If you’re feeling a little steadier than most, opt for the 40oz pour but don’t let the Beer Goggles take over. British fare, pub grub, Texas specialties, buffet and yummy desserts are available on an expansive menu available all day.

Thinking of knocking back a few with your favorite furry friend in tow? Head to newly-opened Charlie Wants A Burger, sports bar/restaurant featuring an extensive menu of craft beers where you can sip a few while your furry companion looks on. Named after a real dog, Charlie, this sports bar features a dog-friendly patio and varied menu options to suit you both. Home of the 2lb burger, Charlie’s dares you to finish it all and if you do the burger becomes gratis! Nine bottled craft beer bombers (size) ranging from 22oz–24.5oz and three more are available on tap. Craft beers to give you that liquid courage include Boulevard DoubleWide, Omer Traditional Blonde, Rogue Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout, Busted Sandal Slippery Rock IPA and many more. The all important Happy Hour is featured seven days a week from 3-6pm and a Reverse Happy Hour is also available 9pm-close.

Make your last point of call at Howl at the Moon where the beers are pouring plentiful and the music and fun are abundant.

This bar will keep you on your toes and keep you howling as the interactive live music show of dueling pianos keep the crowd lively and roarin’. Quench your thirst with Samuel Adams specialties, Newcastle and more. A full bar menu is also available with many drink options to suit the light drinker to the hard-core partier. 86 oz Buckets of Booze, 24oz Bone Drinks, Jell-O Shots and Classic Cocktails are also available for non-beer drinkers.

“Beer, it’s what’s for dinner.

Knock back one or a few on the river where you can find a great selection of craft beers that focus on innovative ingredients and emphasize flavor and quality. You can find it all on the San Antonio River Walk where beauty lies in the hand of the beerholder.

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FOOD & DRINK ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// CASUAL Bier Garten 124-150 Losoya St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-7299 www.alamobiergarten.com German Boudro’s Texas Bistro 421 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-8484 www.boudros.com American Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American 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

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

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

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

The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.riversedgecafesa.com American

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

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

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

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

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

Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

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

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

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

FAMILY Hard Rock Café 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-7625 www.hardrock.com American Lone Star Café 237 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9374 www.lonestarcafe.us American

W h AT S A M h O U S T O N R E A L Ly S A I d

— Sam Houston

Had Sam Houston and General Santa Anna sat at a Boudro’s riverside table to share a Blackened Prime Rib and a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, things may have turned out more amicably. So, if you want to write some Texas history for yourself, join us for lunch or dinner. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.” Join us riverside, inside or (with reservations) on a barge dinner cruise.

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

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

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

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

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 Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex

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

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

Paesanos Lincoln Heights 555 East Basse Rd. (210) 828 5191 Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 493 1604 Italian Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse 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 Paesanos Paesanos River Walk 111 W. Crockett #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2782 www.paesanosriverwalk.com

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

Nueva Street Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-9810 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monte Wade Fine Arts La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-8838 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

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

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Debra Benditz Art Studios Artist Atelier La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 512-588-2606 www.debrabenditz.com Fine Art Collection Lone Star Mercantile La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com General Merchandise Originals Jewelry, Beads & Gifts La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7625 www.lavillita.com Jewelry & Beads Casa Manos Alegres La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5107 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts Village Weavers La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.lavillita.com Woven Art & Rugs

Alice Knight La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-930-5527 www.aliceknight.com Equinox La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com 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 Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes

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Harris Jewelry Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.harrisjewelry.com Jewelry

Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear

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

Zales Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-270-7770 www.zales.com Jewelry

Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses

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 Fletchers Jewelry Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-299-5240 www.fletchersjewelers.com Jewelry

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Aerosoles Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-1840 www.aerosoles.com Shoes Claire’s Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.claires.com Shoes Journeys Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level 210-224-6898 www.journeys.com Shoes Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes

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 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 FOUND La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Unique Items 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

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San Antonio Nightlife Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar

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Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar MadDog’s British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub Acapulco Sam’s/Kremlin 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club

San Antonio’s most mouth-watering burgers and much more!

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour 3pm – 6 pm DAILY • Texas-inspired fresh dishes using locally grown seasonal ingredients.

• 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!

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 Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/ TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar

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The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar

1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar 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 Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com 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 charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer,

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SHOPPING ///////////////////////////// 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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ATTRACTIONS ///////////////////////// MUSEUMS Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 www.briscoemuseum.org

TOURS

city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeing.com grand double decker tours (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com

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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MUSIC Arts San Antonio Presents Harlem Orchestra 8/15, Fri @ 7:30pm Aztec Theatre

comedy Quinn Dahle 8/1-3, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sun @ 8:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Kevin Hart’s Plastic Cup Boyz 8/7-10, Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Mike Britt 8/13-17, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Tanya Lee Davis 8/20-24, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

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Museums & Exhibition BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM Briscoe Museum Film Series: Thelma & Louise 8/19, Tue @ 6pm 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) Matisse: Life in Color Now thru 9/7

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August 2- 7:00 am – Noon 46th Annual Canoe Challenge Over 100 canoe teams compete in this challenge that helps the boy and girl scouts understand teamwork. The race is open to the public and to corporate teams. Starts and ends in front of the convention center.

August 29,2014 11:00AM- September 1, 2014 8:00PM Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show Some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!

The Art Books of Henri Matisse: Works from the Bank of America Collection Now Thru 9/7

Miscellaneous 58th Annual Fiesta Noche del Rio 8/1-9, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Arneson River Theatre

Annual Canoe Challenge

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San Antonio’s

by: Tom Deibel

Roaming Restaurants o o

If you need a delicious dish, but don’t want to dress up for one of San Antonio’s numerous fancier establishments, you should check out the River City’s food truck scene. We have a number of food truck parks in our fabulous city as well as some roaming vendors that you can find out and about for lunches downtown or at various outside events.

The “Cheesy Jane’s” food truck is a mobile off-shoot of their brick and mortar operations. They have a solid burger (preferably with cheese) and stellar tater tots. It’s part of the San Antonio Downtown Food Truck program. They’ll have lunch available at various locations between 11am and 2pm on weekdays.

If you’re looking for a more solid location for your mobile restaurants, try one of San Antonio’s Food Truck Parks.

‘Boardwalk on Bulverde’ is a little more off the usual downtown tourist path, but it’s a great place to catch a bite with the whole family. There is a playground available for the kids and an arcade made out of a refashioned school bus. Regularly hosting six food trucks, there are plenty of options for you. If you’re in town in early October, you can even swing on in for the OctoBeer Feast! Otherwise, the park is BYOB. While there, try Chef James’ “Dirty Dawgs”. He has fresh buns and links his own sausage for an awesome hot dog with a host of regional flavors from around the nation. Or if you’re feeling a little Italian -- “Have a Ball Y’All” is an exquisite choice.

The Aracini is a fried risotto ball with a molten mozzarella center. It’s a vegetarian take on a meatball, and a great way to start for an appetizer. The chef’s signature dish, the Italian, is a classic meatball sub that tastes like it came fresh from that Italian grandma that you wish you had.

There’s also a pita versions of most of the sandwiches, if you’re looking to cut down on your carbs.

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Finally, the ‘Alamo Eat Street Bar’ is the place to be for downtown food truck parks. It’s open six days a week (closed Mondays). The bar and the music that highlight this location pale in comparison to the gourmet food truck options that are available to its clientele. “Where Y’at” is the perfect place to start your night on the town. Their Pork Boudin Balls turn a Louisiana classic into a deliciously spicy Cajun delight. The Pulled Pork Po’Boy and Soft Shell Crab Po’Boy are some of their best sellers, as well. You can also taste a little of the East at “Wheelie Gourmet”. The Original (Oh G!) is a classic gyro and the most popular on the menu, however the Chicka Chicka Bang Bang is a fantastic representation of Moroccan spice. It’s a stunning combination of savory and sweet with tender chicken and vegetables. As you dig deeper to the bottom of your dish, the wonderful umami flavor of it all kicks into overdrive. It’s definitely worth checking out!

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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

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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

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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 Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Ripley’s Moving Theatre 4D Located at 301 Alamo Plaza (Corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street).

Nothing tops the tower

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-the-art 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 up-close 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.

Exceptional dining at chart house

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

Observation deck with incredible views

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: 6pm2am • (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 nonstop 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) 2220220 123 Losoya Street Suite 19 • www.MadDogs.net

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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 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 Chilled Roasted Corn & Sunchoke Soup, Mussels w/ Chorizo Soffritto, Eggplant Josephine, Frito Misto, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Filet Mignon, Pork-ShrimpGnocchi, Pan Seared Halibut, Diver Scallops, Pork Tenderloin, and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake! The Bella Bar features Champagne and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Beer, over twenty four Wines-by-the-Glass, and a gently-priced and well-paired 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. Reservations Strongly Encouraged. Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5 10pm | Closed Sunday. Bella On the River, 106 River Walk | 210-404-2355 | www.bellaontheriver.com.

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River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205 • Hours: Mon – Sat 5-10pm. Come early or come late for a FREE Chef’s Select Appetizer or FREE Sangria (or nonalcoholic beverage) with the purchase of a Dinner Entrée. Guests must SUYB and be seated between 5 - 6:30pm or after 9pm to receive this offer. One offer per badge/guest, per night. 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 Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside, 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 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 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 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

The Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum The story of the West comes alive on the iconic River Walk. Highlighting the Spanish and Mexican Colonial era, visitors can experience paintings, sculptures, artifacts and more that focus on the art, history and culture of the American West.

Now featuring a new Sculpture Garden!

Visit Us! Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm Friday-Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm Closed Monday Open until 9:00pm every first Tuesday of the month

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Envision your next special event at our sophisticated, customizable, one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor spaces along the historic River Walk. A perfect setting for any occasion including weddings, galas, luncheons and cocktail parties.

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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 garagesale 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?

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. • 210-2247625 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 Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texas-sized 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) 2239374 • 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.

On-site 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: 11am-12am • (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 John Brand. 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) 518-1000 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 • www.paesanosriverwalk.com

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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 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) 2201076 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) 2249951 • 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! OurSparkling VOLCANO lights up any meal!

Plus, pick up special souvenirs from your visit. Rainforest Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 277-6300 • 110 E. Crockett Street 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. Southwest-style 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 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- theBorder 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 26 RIO Magazine

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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: 7am-8:30pm (210) 2236692 • 424 E. Commerce.

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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 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. 210- 402-6621

SHOPPING River Center Mall Rivercenter mall, located in the heart of downtown on the riverwalk, features over 100 stores, restaurants andentertainment. The mall offers several unique shops for the entire family such as Macy’s, The Disney Store, Express, The Dallas Cowboy Proshop and our newest additions to the mall; U.S. Polo Assn. and Journey Kidzs. Dine at Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano, Tony Roma’s Fogo de Chao or Morton’s Steakhouse. Catch a movie at the newly remodeled AMC theater and try their reclining seats and dining options or the larger-than-life IMAX experience featuring a screen over six stores high. Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: noon-6pm • (210) 225-0000 • www.

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

What’s New at Pearl In a city rooted in tradition, Pearl, a mixed-use development on the site of the 120-year-old Pearl Brewery, has evolved into San Antonio’s vibrant foodcentric neighborhood.

Pearl houses some of the city’s best chefs, the third campus of the Culinary Institute of America, over 300 residential units, and locally owned and run shopping. The property also utilizes plenty of public space with an amphitheater, the Pearl Plaza (set to open early next year) and patios, paseos and courtyards for relaxing and gathering, all along the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River.

of America at San Antonio, the Can Plant residences as well as 19 live work units operated

by Pearl and numerous businesses such as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Peer 1, San Antonio Area Foundation and CE Group. By the close of 2014, Pearl will have welcomed a number of new restaurants and shops further contributing to the neighborhood’s dynamism.

flavored with pure, honest ingredients sourced locally from farmers, ranchers and artisans, and ice cream lovers will taste the bounty of Texas one sweet lick at a time. In October 2014, San Antonio chef Jeff Balfour is set to open his first restaurant, Southerleigh, on the ground floor in the Historic Pearl brewhouse. The restaurant will bring to life his childhood in Galveston by infusing coastal dishes with southern classics Known for its exquisite French pastries, and will also feature a custom manufactured Pearl reflects a vivid past in the many husband and wife team Anne Ng and Jeremy brewing operation designed by Portland Kettle meticulously restored historic buildings Mandrell will bring one of the country’s most Works and manned by brewmeister William Les while embracing the future with a blend of buzzed-about bakeries, Bakery Lorraine, to Locke Jr. LEED-certified complexes mixed with historic Pearl in September 2014. The duo, who met architecture. Sitting on 22 acres just North while working under Thomas Keller at Bouchon Pearl is currently transforming its historic of Downtown, Pearl sits in the middle of Bakery, bring with them the precise arts of brewhouse into a four-star boutique hotel, the rapidly revitalizing Midtown area of San traditional French pastry making and specialize Hotel Emma, a Kimpton Hotel (www. in inventive take on classics such as macaroons. thehotelemma.com) slated to open in early Antonio.

In August 2014, Austin-based Lick Ice Creams 2015. For more information on Pearl, please Currently Pearl is home to twelve award- comes to Pearl, offering ice creams made visit atpearl.com and follow on Facebook and winning restaurants, twelve retail shops, a with milk and cream from Mill-King Market Twitter @HistoricPearl. weekly farmers market, the Culinary Institute & Creamery in McGregor, TX. Each scoop is

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Downtown San Antonio is full of interesting history, markets, sights, shopping and dining experiences. The locations included in this section of the magazine are all just a few blocks off of the River Walk and easy accessed with a short walk.

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LOCATIONS LISTING RESTAURANTS

8 The Pearl

11 Big Apple Bagels

21 The Plaza Market Place

5 Denny’s

32 Ripley’s Believe it or Not/

18 Francesco’s Gelato 65 Juice Central

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30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/ Tomb Rider 3D

4 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar

3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia 20 Pat O’Brien’s

9 RiverCenter Mall 23 San Antonio General Store 13 San Antonio Museum of Art 10 Tower of the Americas/

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33 The Alamo 39 Angelita’s 22 The Amazing Mirror Maze 7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 40 Debra Benditz Art Studios 31 Guiness World Records Museum 14 Institute of Texan Culture

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15 Crockett Hotel 5 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel 16 Gunter Hotel 17 Menger Hotel 12 Wyndham Garden River Walk miscellaneous 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour

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Fine Dining on Houston Street

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Noteworthy eateries draw visitors to the San Antonio River Walk every day, and there’s yet another walkable area with great dining options just north of that wellknown stretch of the San Antonio River.

Luke’s Rebecca Creek Bloody Maryserved with a shot of Lone Star

Within walking distance of the Alamo and the historic Majestic Theatre, the restaurants of Houston Street each promise memorable feasts. Hungry for a special meal San Antonio-style?

Don’t miss these five spots:

1 Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Texans are serious about their steaks, and Executive Chef and Owner Mark Bohanan elevates that tradition to a fine dining level with Japanese Akaushi steaks and mesquite-grilled prime-aged center cuts of Midwestern corn-fed beef, as well as a menu full of freshly prepared seafood, flaming table-side desserts and an award-winning wine list. For elegant after-dinner cocktails and live jazz, linger a while at Bohanan’s Bar. 219 E. Houston St., 78205 (210) 472-2600 bohanans.com

2 Lüke

Truly dedicated to the farm-to-table movement, this restaurant serves the food of the Alsace region of France and Germany made with Texas ingredients “and a whole scoop of New Orleans,” according to Executive Chef John Russ. From curing meats to preserving pickles for the charcuterie board, the food is prepared in-house — even if it takes up to 10 months to make a ham. Don’t miss the Jumbo Shrimp “En Cocotte” with roasted jalapeño cheese grits, andouille and green onion sausage.

125 E. Houston St., 78205 (210) 227-5853 lukesanantonio.com

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The picanha from Texas de Brazil- a traditional Brazilian meat skewer

3 Texas de Brazil

Meat-lovers, rejoice: This is the place for beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage prepared in a style that originated very far south of our border. Everything is cooked over an open flame and carved tableside by the restaurant’s authentically costumed Gauchos, and the restaurant boasts a fresh, gourmet salad area of more than 50 items. Try the picanha, the house specialty cut in which the most tender part of a top sirloin is seasoned only by rock salt and then slow-roasted over a charcoal flame. And order a caipirinha, the house specialty cocktail made with cachaca, Brazil’s national spirit made from sugar cane.

313 E. Houston St., 78205 (210) 299-1600 texasdebrazil.com

5 The Palm

This fine dining steakhouse serves hand-selected beef with abundant marbling — so adeptly cooked that adding brandy peppercorn, Hollandaise, Béarnaise or chimichurri sauces take the whole plate over the top. And it’s also well-known for its jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster — featured for a special price through Aug. 31 — as well as Italian classics like chicken parmigiana and veal martini. In the mood for a decadent but affordable lunch? The threecourse power lunch is for you.

233 E. Houston St., 78205 (210) 226-7256 thepalm.com

4 Ácenar Restaurant

In a city brimming with taco joints and hearty enchilada plates, this is a modern take on regional Texan and Mexican dishes inspired by the history and heritage of these two cultures. Bold Latininfused flavors unite a menu Gulf fish, crab and shrimp, San Antonio-style enchiladas, savory chiles rellenos, sizzling parrilladas, asadas and cabrito. You can’t go wrong.

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Contemporary American cuisine and an elegant dining experience in a genuine environment-a great fine dining experience for a special occasion when you don’t mind breaking budget.

926 S. Presa St., San Antonio,TX 78210

3 The Luxury

The changing menu is mainly “fast foodie, it offers a relaxed atmosphere with a funky shipping container concept and affordable prices.

103 E Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215

4 L a Frite Belgian Bistro Traditional Belgian/French fare, in a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere located in the chic King William neighborhood.

728 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205

5 The Cove Serves “SOL” food- Sustainable, Organic, Local. over 50 Texas beers on-tap, and live music.

606 W Cypress, SA, TX 78212

6 L&L Hawaiian Unique fusion of Asian and American dishes prepared with a unique island flare.

1302 Austin Hwy San Antonio, TX 78209

17 Saveurs 209 Saveurs 209 c’est trés magnifique! Parisian food with an extensive wine list.

209 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78205

18 Tuk Tuk Asian Street Fare & Craft Beer in a cool environment close to The Pearl.

1702 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215

9 Koi Kawa Fresh Sushi and authentic Japanese dishes with a beautiful view of Brackenridge Park.

4051 Broadway St San Antonio, TX 78209

10 The Granary Self described as “a globally inspired barbecue restaurant, rooted in Southern hospitality, hand crafting our own beer,” located on the beautiful Pearl campus.

CASUAL 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 El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican The Little Aussie Bakery & Café 3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery.com Bakery/Café

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

FAMILY DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours Lulu’s Bakery & Café 918 N. Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 222-9422 lulusbakeryandcafe. 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

La Villita Café 418 Villita St. #900 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

Luciano Ristorante 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-0500 lucianorestaurants.com Italian

Schilo’s 424 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 www.schilos.com Deli

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

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

San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian Morton’s The Steakhouse 300 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-0700 www.mortons.com Steakhouse Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 219 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2600 www.bohanans.com Steakhouse/Seafood The Palm 233 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-7256 www.thepalm.com Steakhouse/Seafood Oro 705 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0146 emilymorganhotel.com Texas Chart House at the Tower of the Americas 600 Hemisfair Park San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 www.chart-house.com Seafood/Steakhouse Saveurs 209 209 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 French/American

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 Fogo de Chao 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-1700 www.fogodechao.com Brazilian Steakhouse Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston

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

Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

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

Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise

Paris Hatters 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats

Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

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

Gallery Vetro Creative Artglass 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-0001 www.galleryvetro.com Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts

Casa Salazar 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 www.themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags

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Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store 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 77T’s Souvenirs & T-Shirts 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T 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 Latin Kitchen Market 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

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

Cooking & Mixing C L A SS E S

By Selena San Miguel Sepulveda

Gustology

Looking for a unique way to celebrate? This Alamo Heights venue hosts private parties that tutor your tastebuds! Learn to create the perfect drink with their instructors as they educate you on your drinks of choice. Whether you’re looking for a girls’ night, a private gathering, or just to spice up a date night, this new concept is the perfect spot to enjoy the night.

This is not a bartending school, nor any other accredited/licensed educational institute. Classes are for entertainment purposes only. $35 per person Call for private party quote, call to RSVP (210) 892-1292

Sur La Table

This popular cooking supply chain offers a calendar of cooking adventures for every type of appetite. The highly regarded cooking classes focus on proper techniques and fundamentals in a fun, hands-on, environment. Each 2 to 2 ½ hours class is led by an experienced chef instructor in a professional teaching kitchen.

Enjoy the accomplishment of creating your favorite dish and receive a 10% discount coupon for retail. Friendly staff and wide array of tools paired with an eagerness to learn will make for an awesome learning experience. $59, $69, or $250 per person RSVP Online www.surlatable.com

Young Chefs Academy

Bring those curious youngsters to this fun class! Develop your culinary fundamentals in these weekly or individual classes especially designed for smaller hands. Get the kids out from behind the screens and let them explore the art of cooking.

Classes are available for all ages, from kids to teens, and those young at heart. Need a new scene for a teambuilding exercise?

This Stone Oak location also offers cupcake competitions as well as Iron Chef competitions.

Prices vary Call or email to register (210) 402-0023

The Culinary Institute of America

This world-famous educational institution offers classes for food enthusiasts that don’t plan on having a career as a chef. The class schedule varies and includes subjects such as wine pairings, baking bread, seasonal plates, and ethnic food. There are also demonstrations available for those that don’t want the “handson” experience but would like to observe an experienced chef and taste unique food.

Prices and schedule varies Call (210) 554-6400

Witte Museum’s HEB Body Adventure

As part of their revamped HEB Treehouse, the Witte has included a Demonstration Kitchen that offers guided hands-on children’s cooking classes. The kitchen is available to rent for kids parties and where a Witte Program Presenter will teach the children about kitchen safety while letting them create their own healthy masterpiece to eat.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; 6PM–8PM $500 Mini Chef Party: includes admission for up to sixty (60) people and up to thirty (30) souvenir aprons for guests 12 years and younger.

Call (210) 357-1900

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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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1 The Rim

2 Six Flags Fiesta Texas

10 Alamo Helicopter Tours

5 North Star Mall

9 Splashtown

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8 Alamo Quarry Market

11 San Antonio Zoo

7 Vineyard Shopping Center

15 Paesanos - Lincoln Heights

12 Botanical Gardens

4 SeaWorld of San Antonio

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3 The Shops at La Cantera

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GRUENE

Kid-Friendly Dining Spots

AUNFELS

By Mauri Elbel

and see everything going on on the River Walk which always keeps the kids entertained, and if they do sit inside, there is all kind of stuff to look at as well––along with the good barbecue of course,” says Scott Ziskovsky, marketing director. “We are very family friendly and we love kids. And we know that if the kids like us, we feel pretty good that they are going to bring their families with them.”

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Let’s face it: When you’re dining out with kids, you value different qualities in a restaurant.

Instead of searching for the hottest new restaurant or an acclaimed chef with world-class training, the goal is to find a casual atmosphere boasting family-friendly perks like a kids menu and fast service. Fortunately, San Antonio doesn’t fall short on kid-friendly restaurants where the whole family can enter hungry and exit happy––and don’t worry, you won’t get a second look if your two-year-old decorates the floor in crumbs or toys become part of the table decor.

Hard Rock Cafe 111 W Crockett St, San Antonio, TX 78205 hardrock.com/cafes/san-antonio If your family isn’t the silent type, take them to this rock ’n’ roll-themed cafe where they can dine in an atmosphere that has as much energy as they do. Situated along San Antonio’s iconic River Walk, families can eat while watching the tourist boats pass by below at this restaurant that knows how to rock out with every age.

“As a family friendly restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio offers a fun-filled kids menu, youth merchandise and an unforgettable dining experience for children of all ages,” says Keith Airington, general manager.

Favorites on the restaurant’s “Little Rocker” menu include everything from burgers to chicken tenders. The fun atmosphere served

up at Hard Rock Cafe––think music and videos spanning classics to today’s Top 40 hits and an interactive “Rock Wall” highlighting its world-wide collection of Rock ’n’ Roll memorabilia––makes mealtime enjoyable for the whole family.

County Line 111 W. Crockett St. #104 countyline.com/CountyLineRiverWalk.html County Line River Walk’s funky roadhouse atmosphere provides the perfect setting for families wanting to indulge in Texas’ most famous cuisine. Perched on the River Walk’s South Bank Complex right next door to the Hard Rock Cafe is a place that will satisfy barbecue lovers of all sizes and ages.

“Families like it because they get to sit outside

Let the kids pose for a photo with a giant 4-foot-long beef rib and color their menu while waiting for their meal. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, kids have their pick from a hearty kids’ plate piled high with brisket, turkey, sausage, a hamburger, corn dog or chicken tenders.

“Each plate comes with a kid’s drink, fries and a bowl of homemade ice cream for dessert if it’s okay with mom and dad,” says Ziskovsky of the fabulous $7.79 deal. For that price, let your kids bring a friend.

Rainforest Cafe 110 East Crockett, San Antonio, TX 78205 www.rainforestcafe.com Feed your wild bunch at Rainforest Cafe––an amalgam of adventure, entertainment and food for the whole family located right on the River Walk. Rainforest Cafe boasts a lush tropical rain forest ambiance brimming with waterfalls, verdant plants and indigenous creatures which combine to provide an exciting backdrop to family meals.

Little ones 10 and under will love Rainforest Cafe’s extensive kids menu featuring items like Mini Mojo Bones, Python Pasta, Gorilla Grilled Cheese and Rainforest Rascals chargrilled mini burgers. Plus, your children will enjoy the independence of choosing their own fruit and veggie sides, milk or juice to RIO Magazine

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Kid-Friendly Dining Spots continued wash it all down, and dessert if they’ve finished their plates. One meal at Rainforest Cafe will put an end to the “restaurants are boring” stereotype forever.

The Magic Time Machine 902 N.E. Loop 410, San Antonio, Tx. 78209 magictimemachine.com Transport the whole family to the past, present and future while feasting on dishes that will satisfy all tastes and ages. Think smoked pork loin and superhero pasta for the adults and menus designed for both older and younger kids, featuring age-appropriate options and portions of an array of items ranging from chopped steak to cheese pizza. A shiny red 1952 MG-TD Roadster has been modified to serve as a soup and salad bar––an exciting trip that accompanies each meal.

“The Magic Time Machine is a great place for the whole family to come for great food and entertainment,” says Gary Johnson, director of operations for The Magic Time Machine Restaurants.

“The thing that sets The Magic Time Machine apart is our zany cast of characters who transport our guests into another point in time.”

Here servers dress in costumes representing popular pop-culture icons. Whether a pirate or princess; a hero or villain, entertaining and humorous interaction comes with the meal.

“At The Magic Time Machine, laughing is allowed,” says Johnson of the restaurant that has been in operation since 1973. “Parents love that they don’t have to sacrifice their own meal to entertain the kids.”

Traders Village 9333 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78242 tradersvillage.com For families looking for an experience where they can shop, play, ride and eat in one stop, head to Traders Village. From kiddie rides to towering thrills, families can take on the skies and then come down to fill up together.

“Traders Village San Antonio guests can shop among more than a thousand vendors on any given weekend, enjoy theme park rides, take in free special event or concert year-round and dine on a wide variety of tasty foods all of which are kid friendly,” said Rudy Escamilla, general manager.

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The flea market and entertainment complex serves up a variety of freshly-made, kid-friendly foods spanning corn dogs, funnel cakes, Texas-size burgers, oven-baked pizza and turkey legs.

“There are fun foods for kids like sno cones, waffle cones, ice cream, hot dogs, fruit cups and you will always find made to order Mexican food, American food and so much more,” he says.

“Traders Village is always a delightful destination for family-style entertainment and kids love all our kid-friendly food and theme park rides.” www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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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

Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers.com Hamburgers

Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian

Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9988 www.formosagarden.com Chinese

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

Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese

Golden Wok 8822 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-8282 www.golden-wok.com Chinese

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

La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican

The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s Street San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic

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

La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain.com Mexican

Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian

Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican

Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek

Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian

Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican

MORE TO EXPLORE:

On A Whole New Level.

Imagine a place that towers overhead, even though it’s deep underground. A place filled with delicate formations of solid stone formed by single splashes of water. A place that’s eons old, but feels brand new every time you see it. From giant chambers that echo with mystery to passages with discovery around every bend, come see what makes Natural Bridge Caverns…

Naturally AMAZING.

NaturalBridgeCaverns.com • 210-651-6101 • See Coupon in the Back!

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FOOD & DRINK ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 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 Two Step 9840 Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-2686 twosteprestaurant.com Southwestern Barn Door 8400 North New Braunfels San Antono, TX 78209 (210) 824-0166 thebarndoorestaurant.com Steakhouse Koi Kawa 4051 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-8111 Sushi 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

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

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Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers

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

Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburgers

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

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

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

Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.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

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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 Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

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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

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

SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com Six Flags Fiesta Texas 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/ fiestatexas

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

ZOO San Antonio Zoo 3903 North St. Mary’s St San Antion, TX 78212 9am-5pm 365 days a year (210) 734-7184 www.sazoo-aq.org

Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

missions Mission Concepcion 807 Mission San Antion, TX 78210 9am-5pm Daily (210) 534-1540 www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Jose 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

San Antonio

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MUSIC Justin Timberlake 8/5, Tue @ 8pm AT&T Center Sunday Jazz at the Witte: Mission City Hot Rhythm CatsThe City of New Orleans 8/10, Sun @ 3pm Will Smith Amphitheater Witte Museum Prince Royce 8/15, Fri @ 8pm Freeman Coliseum Summer Jazz & Lunch Series Henry Brun 8/17, Sun @ 12:30pm McNay Museum of Art Hillsong Worship 8/19, Tue @ 7pm Freeman Coliseum OneRepublic Native Summer Tour 8/25, Mon @ 7pm Freeman Coliseum

LIVE THEATER The Who’s Tommy 8/1-24, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm 8/24, Sun @ 8pm www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Russell Hill Rogers Theatre @ Playhouse San Antonio Smokey Joe’s Café 8/15-9/14, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 3pm Woodlawn Theatre Married Alive (from Niagara to Viagra) 8/23-9/21, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4pm Cameo Theatre

COMEDY Brad Williams 8/1-3, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Slim Bloodsworth 8/6, Wed @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Leanne Morgan 8/7-10, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Carlos Mencia 8/15-17, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Dan St. Germain

8/21-24, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Cleto Rodriguez 8/27-31, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

EXHIBITIONS BIHL HAUS ARTS Hot! Now thru early September McNAY ART MUSEUM Matisse and Picasso: A Friendly Rivalry Now thru 8/10 Paul Strand: The Mexican Portfolio Now thru 8/24 Beauty Reigns: A Baroque Sensibility in Recent Paintings Now thru 8/17 Cosmic Dream (The Ayahuasca Dream Remix) Jose Alvarez (D.O.P.A.) Now Thru 8/17

GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Museo Gaudalupe Flatland Now thru 10/11 SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN Art in the Garden 2014 (In conjunction with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center) Now thru 1/31/15 WITTE MUSEUM Julian Onderdonk in New York: The Lost Years, The Lost Paintings Now thru 9/9 Fairytale Fiesta Now Thru 8/24 Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body Now thru 11/3 H-E-B Body Adventure Now Open

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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 MARBLEFALLS FALLS MARBLE

FEDERICKSBURG FEDERICKSBURG

JOHNSON CITY CITY JOHNSON

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KERRVILLE KERRVILLE

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281 281 GRUENE GRUENE

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HELOTES HELOTES CASTLEHILLS HILLS CASTLE

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AIRPORT AIRPORT

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BALCONES BALCONES HEIGHTS HEIGHTS

CASTROVILLE CASTROVILLE LACKLANDAIRFORCE AIRFORCEBASE BASE LACKLAND

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1 Cascade Caverns 2 Natural Bridge Caverns 3 Schliterbahn

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Central Texas Spirits

By Claudia Alarcon Photography courtesy of each respective distillery

After the resounding success of Tito’s, the first vodka legally distilled and bottled in Texas and now available in all 50 states and Canada, the Lone Star spirits industry has boomed, currently boasting 21 distilleries and no sign of slowing down. In Central Texas, a group of undeterred, passionate entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds is at the forefront of artisanal spirit-making, and while their products are distinct and varied, these mavericks have something in common: a true love for their craft and the promise of a bright future for the whole industry.

Treaty Oak Distilling • www.treatyoakrum.com Using self-made equipment, molasses from Santa Rosa, and Hill Country Springs water from Ardrey Springs, near Buda, Daniel Barnes and brothers Chris and Joshua Lamb produce fine spirits out of a small warehouse in North Austin. Their flagship product, Treaty Oak Platinum Rum, was recently joined by Graham’s Sweet Tea Vodka (made with Nilgiri tea from Austin’s Zhi Tea), and Waterloo, a traditional London Dry Gin with a Texas accent. Barnes, who has a sommelier background, developed a signature blend of botanicals for the gin - including juniper, ginger, licorice root, citrus zest, Texas pecans, lavender and rosemary - which is nestled in a basket in the column of the copper stills so the alcohol vapor lifts the flavors during a second distillation. The result is a complex and balanced spirit worthy of enjoying on its own. Their latest release is a six-month aged rum with robust aromas and flavors of cinnamon, vanilla and chocolatecovered cherries.

Paula’s Texas Liqueurs • www.paulastexasorange.com After a year in Tuscany, Paula Angerstein and husband Paul Grosso could not find a good quality limoncello in the Austin market, so she started making her own. Friends and family encouraged her to bottle it commercially, but a friend in the liquor business convinced her to make an orange liqueur to use in margaritas. Based on her limoncello recipe, she developed Paula’s Texas Orange, launching it to the public in 2003, with her original recipe joining later as Paula’s Texas Lemon. Both are made using the rinds of hand-peeled fresh Texas oranges and lemons and pure corn spirits, and today are favorites of savvy Central Texas mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts who prefer their super fresh citrus flavor to other commercial liqueurs. Angerstein is currently working on expanding to Houston and Dallas, setting her eyes out-of-state in the near future.

Cinco Vodka • www.cincovodka.com An avid fan of a good Martini, San Antonio native Richard Azar was not happy that all premium vodkas he enjoyed were European imports, so he set out to make a European-style vodka using all American ingredients. Modeled after Ketel One and billed as “The Martini Lover’s Vodka”, Cinco is made from 100% American wheat from Idaho, where it is custom fermented and distilled four times before shipping to the Cinco Ranch in south San Antonio. At the state-of-the-art facility, Master Distiller John Shepperd blends the spirit with Edwards Aquifer water – filtered on-site by reverse osmosis - and distills a fifth time. The result, according to Azar, is a luxury “five star” spirit, clean and crisp, ideal for those who enjoy vodka Martinis. In keeping with modern technology, Cinco has launched the Cincominder®, a free app for the iPhone which they call “The world’s first cocktail alarm clock.”

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Dripping Springs Vodka • www.drippingspringsvodka.com An avid fan of a good Martini, San Antonio native Richard Azar was not happy that all premium vodkas he enjoyed were European imports, so he set out to make a European-style vodka using all American ingredients. Modeled after Ketel One and billed as “The Martini Lover’s Vodka”, Cinco is made from 100% American wheat from Idaho, where it is custom fermented and distilled four times before shipping to the Cinco Ranch in south San Antonio. At the state-of-the-art facility, Master Distiller John Shepperd blends the spirit with Edwards Aquifer water – filtered on-site by reverse osmosis - and distills a fifth time. The result, according to Azar, is a luxury “five star” spirit, clean and crisp, ideal for those who enjoy vodka Martinis. In keeping with modern technology, Cinco has launched the Cincominder®, a free app for the iPhone which they call “The world’s first cocktail alarm clock.”

Rebecca Creek Distilling • www.rebeccacreekdistillery.com Steve Ison and Mike Cameron spared no expense in outfitting their distillery in Bulverde with the best equipment, including a 3,000 gallon all-copper still which is the largest in the Southern U.S. While their goal was to create the first Texas Single Malt Whiskey, they started producing Enchanted Rock Vodka in the summer of 2010, with a projection of 10,000 cases. Now, production is up to 50,000 cases a year by overwhelming demand. Made from Texas yellow corn and pure water from the Trinity Aquifer, the spirit is distilled for 14 hours, chilled to 24 °F then filtered to produce an ultra-clean vodka. The first batch of Rebecca Creek Whiskey, released in September 2011, is a blend of house-made Whiskey with a Texas-sourced, 8-year Whiskey, aged in charred oak barrels in a non-temperature controlled cellar to extract as much flavor as possible. Because the aging process takes time and varies in duration, Rebecca Creek’s single malts will be available as soon as they are ready, hopefully within a year or two.

Savvy Vodka/Deep Eddy Vodka • www.savvyvodka.com / www.deepeddyvodka.com Using flavorful water from the Hickory aquifer – from a spring in his family’s Fall Creek Vineyards - and a mash made from South Texas corn, Chad Auler created Savvy Vodka in 2006. Distilled in an ultra-modern, custom-made column still for two whole days, then carefully and slowly filtered six times through a proprietary method, the vodka is “as pure as today’s technology can make it,” according to Auler. Staying on top of the latest trends, he partnered with Sweet Leaf Tea’s owner Clayton Christopher in 2008 to produce Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka. Flavored with high-quality Indonesian whole leaf tea, pure cane sugar and Goodflow honey, Auler considers this “a universal product that is authentically Austin.” Its immense popularity created a demand for Deep Eddy straight vodka, a value spirit made using a different process but with the same quality standards as Savvy.

ROXY GIN • www.newartisanspirits.com The first artisanal gin distilled in Texas came from an idea jotted down on a cocktail napkin by former Coca-Cola executive Don Short.

His partner, Houston’s legendary Chef Robert Del Grande, developed the recipe using his background in bio-chemistry and extensive culinary knowledge. After a year and a half of testing, Del Grande developed the final recipe using 12 botanicals including sarsaparilla, Texas pecans, grapefruit peel, cocoa nibs and coriander alongside the traditional juniper berries. These flavor agents are steeped in pure vodka produced by Gary Kelleher at San Luis Spirits to produce the gin, which is bottled on-site. The unique bottle is Short’s homage to modern architecture and the skyline of the city of Houston.

Ranger Creek Bourbon • www.drinkrangercreek.com A mutual love for home brewing forged a friendship amongst San Antonio residents Mark McDavid, TJ Miller and Dennis Rylander, who launched Ranger Creek Brewery in November 2010. Knowing that Bourbon is the American spirit per excellence and that Texas is a huge market for it, they set out to make a Texas Bourbon with Miller as head distiller. They grind the mix of 70% Texas-grown corn, rye and barley in house, cook it with carbon-filtered water to produce a sour mash, then filter and distill it. The resulting spirit is mixed with reverse osmosis filtered water and aged in charred American white oak casks for nine months. The final product, released in October of this year, is surprisingly delicious, with complex layers of flavors and a pleasant mouthfeel. Current production is only 150 cases per month.

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Garrison Brothers • www.garrisonbros.com The Cadillac of Texas Bourbons hails from a ranch in Hye, near Stonewall. Owner Don Garrison oversees production of ultra-small batches of Straight Texas Bourbon Whiskey made from organic yellow corn from the Texas Panhandle, organic winter wheat grown on site, and rainwater collected and purified at the ranch. They distill in a truly unique copper still, originally built for Wild Turkey for experimental purposes, then age the spirit in new American white oak charred barrels for at least two years. Their first pre-release, limited to 2,000 bottles of unfiltered, 100-proof, one-year-old called The Young Gun, sold exclusively in the Hill Country for $50 per 375 ml bottle. Garrison Brothers quickly achieved cult status amongst Bourbon connoisseurs who eagerly await future releases.

Their Signature 2008 Vintage, released November 2010, sold out in 36 hours and the Spring 2011 is already an endangered species.

7,500 bottles of the Fall 2011 Vintage Release, aged for almost 3 years, are available now and expected to sell out quickly.

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Westin Riverwalk

Nestled on one of the most tranquil and scenic sections of the famous Riverwalk, the impressive Westin Riverwalk is in the perfect location to relax and recharge.

Expect a warm welcome when you visit the Westin hotel, a delicious dark chocolate treat imported from Venezuela expects you at check in. The guestrooms offer amenities such as The Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® products that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

The Westin Riverwalk invites you to enjoy “La Merienda”- a Latin version of High Tea. It is offered Wednesday through Friday in the hotel lobby. Enjoy cinnamon-tinged roasted Mexican coffees, hot Cocoas, aguas frescas, and hojorascas (Mexican cookies) served from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the hotel lobby.

The hotel offers river or city views in one of 473 oversized guestrooms and 65 suites that are decorated in a style that is reminiscent of historic Texas. Recharge in the state-of-the-art Westin WORKOUT® Gym or relax with a soothing spa service.

Located on the corner of Navarro and W. Market Street, The Westin is in a central location to everything. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Dine al fresco on Zocca Cuisine d’Italia riverside patio shaded by cypress trees watching the passing ducks, pedestrians and river barges float on by.

The name “Zocca” comes from a small, rustic village in Northern Italy that shares the same name. In this village, locals embrace a passion for life, family & great food. It is also famous for balsamic vinegars, cheeses and hearty “Northern Italian” cuisine.

Zocca Cuisine d’Italia Restaurant offers a rustic, yet warm & comfortable ambiance serving contemporary Northern Italian inspired cuisine on the Riverwalk. Executive Chef, Jeff Foresman crafts a menu of unforgettable dishes that evoke the warm, relaxed hospitality of Italy. Choose from our bruschetta with our homemade mozzarella, our tasty calamari, one of our tasty pasta dishes such as parpadelle with crab or rigatoni with a giant, delicious meatball. Dine al fresco on our riverside patio or relax in our casual, contemporary ristorante.

Zocca is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and guests can choose to dine in the restaurant, on the patio or in our lively lounge where you can find refreshing libations and inviting appetizer menu. Experience for yourself San Antonio’s #1 rated Italian restaurant on Tripadvisor.

Benvenuto!

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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 hermannsonssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

family Camp Verde General Store 285 East Verde Creek Rd Camp Verde, TX 78010 (830) 634-7722 campverdegeneralstore.com American Po-Po Family Restaurant 829 FM 289 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4194 poporestaurant.com American Cranky Franks BBQ Company 1679 South US Hwy 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-2353 crankyfranksbbq.com Barbeque Rudy’s Barbeque 24152 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-2141 www.rudysbbq.com Barbeque Sammy’s 202 Highway 90 East Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 931-2204 sammysrestaurant.com Diner Food Alamo Springs 107 Alamo Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8004 alamospringscafe.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 23775 West IH 10 Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-7766 thelonghorncafe.com Hamburger

La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Road San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 497-8000 www.lhdlb.com Mexican

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 August E 203 East San Antonio St Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-1585 august-es.com Asian Le Chat Noir 1403 Angelo Street Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 583-9347 lechatnoireatery.com French Welfare Cafe 223 Welfare Waring Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3700 www.welfaretexas.com German

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SHOPPING ///////////// Cosas 1109 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-1500 cosasonline.com Cultural Art and Collectibles JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8032 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-8214 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts 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.busseysfm.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

Francesca’s at Sunset 16641 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6500 resortlacantera.com Southwestern

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

Navajo Grill 803 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8289 www.navajogrill.com Southwestern

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

Grey Moss Inn 19010 Scenic Loop Rd. Grey Forest, TX 78023 (210) 695-8301 grey-moss-inn.com Steak Bob’s Steak & Chop House 5815 Rim Pass Dr. San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 222-2627 bobs-steakandchop.com Steak Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 136 North Castell New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 624-1024 myronsprime.com Southwestern

Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-7446 www.tangeroutlets.com/sanmarcos Outlet Mall San Marcos Prime Outlets 3939 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-2200 www.premiumoulets.com Outlet Mall

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////////////////////////////// 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 The Rim 17503 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 641-1777 www.therimsa.com Shopping Center Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague.org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry 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

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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

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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 Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606-1281 www.gruenehall.com

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

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

museum

WINERY

LBJ house 199 Park Road 52 Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 868-7128 8am-5pm Daily

Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Road Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 644-2681 beckervineyards.com

National Museum of the Pacific War 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8600 9am-5pm Daily pacificwarmuseum.org

Bell Mountain Vineyards 463 Bell Mountain Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3297 10am-5pm Sat bellmountainwine.com

Agricultural Heritage Museum 102 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-5509 10am-4pm Sat agmuseum.us

OLD WEST VILLAGE Enchanted Springs Ranch

242 State Hwy 46 West Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-8222 10am-5pm Sat-Sun enchantedspringsranch.com

OLIVE OIL FARMS

Bending Branch Winery 142 Lindner Branch Trail Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-2948 bendingbranchwinery.com Chisolm Trail Winery 2367 Usener Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-CORK chisolmtrailwinerycom Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1741 Herbelin Road New Braunfels, TX 78132 (830) 885-4076 drycomalcreek.com

Bella Vista Ranch 3101 Mount Sharp Road Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-6514 www.texasoliveoil.com

Fawn Crest Vineyards 1370 Westside Circle Canyon Lake, TX 78133 (830) 935-2407 www.fawncrest.com

Sandy Oak Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road Elmendorf, TX 78112 (210) 621-0044 9am-4pm Tu-Sat sandyoaks.com

Flat Creek Estate 24912 Singleton Bend 0Marble Falls, TX 78654 (512) 267-6310 flatcreekestate.com

SHOPPING Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 9am-9pm Daily basspro.com

WILDFLOWER FARM Wildseed Farm 100 Legacy Drive Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (800) 848-0078 9:30am-5pm Daily www.wildseedfarms.com

WATERPARK

Schlitterbahn 400 North Liberty Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com

WIILDLIFE RANCH Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (830) 438-7400 wildliferanchtexas.com

Fredericksburg Winery 247 West Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8747 www.fbgwinery.com Grape Creek Vineyards 10587 East Highway 290 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 644-2710 www.grapecreek.com Kerrville Hills Winery 3600 Fredericksburg Rd Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 895-4233 kerrivllehillswinery.com Pedernales Cellars 2916 Upper Albert Road Stonewall, TX 78761 (830) 644-2037 pedernalescellars.com Rancho Ponte Vineyard 315 Ranch Road 1376 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8555 www.ranchoponte.com Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam Road Comfort, TX 78013 830) 995-2246 singingwatervineyards.com

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT //////////////////

Music Radney Foster 8/1, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall Wagon Aces 8/1, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Nick Lawrence 8/1, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Jake Penrod & The Honky Tonk Express â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hank Williams Tribute Band 8/2, Sat @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall

Cactus Country 8/23, Sat @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall Thomas Michael Riley 8/23, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Dirty River Boys 8/23, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Electric Cowboy 8/29, Fri @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall Dale Watson 8/29, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Brandon Rhyder 8/2, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

Bob Schneider 8/30, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Micky & The Motorcars 8/2, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

Charlie Robison 8/30-31, Sat @ 9pm Sun @ 8pm Gruene Hall

Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars 8/8, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Jody Nix 8/9, Sat @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall Larry Joe Taylor and Deryl Dodd 8/9, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dance Hall The Wheeler Brothers 8/9, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall Johnny Bush & The Bandoleros 8/9, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Mike and the Moonpies 8/15, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Monte Good & the Honky Tonk Heroes 8/16, Sat @ 8pm Anhalt Hall Doug Moreland 8/16, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Almost Patsy Cline Band 8/22, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Hayes Carll 8/22-23, Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

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miscellaneous Tejas Rodeo Thru 11/29, Sat @ 7:30 Bulverde Old Gruene Market Days 8/16-17, Sat-Sun / 10am-5pm Gruene

Jon Wolfe 8/22, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

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FREE BASKET OF HAND BATTERED FRIED PICKLES

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211 Alamo Plaza across from the Menger Hotel

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On the San Antonio Riverwalk 223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864 SPORTS BAR

FREE Homemade Potato Chips in a basket served with avocado crèam dipping sauce.*

10% military discount

to those in uniform or with an active duty military ID.**

Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

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One per table of 4. **Military discount on food only.

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One person per visit.Expires 08/31/14.

ADULT OR CHILD TICKET 301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299

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Valid with 10% off regular priced entrée offer.

NAKED IGUANA Complimentary Chile con Queso* appetizer per table Happy Hour Daily: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Reverse Happy Hour: 10pm–11pm, Sunday–Thursday 9 oz Rio Rita 3.50 • Well Drinks 3.50 Beers from 2.50 to 3.50 On The Riverwalk 421 East Commerce • (210) 226-8462 *1 coupon per table. Happy Hour limited to inside Naked Iguana Tequila Lounge located on River level.

Tower of the Americas

Parties of LESS than 8

FREE FLAUTAS

(seasoned chicken rolled up in a tortilla)

with the purchase of 1 entrée Parties of 8 or MORE

LA PACHANGA APPETIZER (Cup of Queso, beef tacos and flautas)

with the purchase of 2 entrées Coupon not valid with other offers or coupons.

Please present coupon to server at time of ordering.

FREE 110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk

210-277-6300

CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

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One coupon per table per visit. Offer at Riverwalk location only.

Must present coupon. Expires 08/31/14.

2

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210.223.310

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Expires 08/31/14.

$

2

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OFF

an Adult Entrée with this ad Ice Cold Drinks & Good Texas Food Breakfast Fri-Sun from 9am-11am Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm

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Max value $7.99, not valid with any other offer, one per table, not valid during happy hour. Expires 08/31/14.

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4

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$

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Available for delivery and in-house.

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Visit Us At The Republic of Texas Restaurant & Nightclub and receive a complimentary order of Chips & Queso.

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One Coupon per table. Expires 08/31/14

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Limit 6.

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More than 100 shops, restaurants; including Macy’s IMAX and AMC theaters; plus Rivercenter Comedy Club, Fogo de Chao, Maria Mia’s Mexican Bistro, Shasa, Skechers, Zumiez, Journey’s Kidz and U.S. Polo Association.

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One coupon per person. Please see store for details. All coupons expire on - September 30, 2014.

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