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TIME ON YOUR HANDS THIS APRIL? Usually, April in San Antonio is buzzing with Fiesta preparations, then the excitement of the events, followed by the hangover of cleaning-up, re-telling of stories that make fisherman sound modest, and, eventually, lamenting the indulgence of too much good food and drink.

In 2021, the 130th anniversary of Fiesta, June 17-27, will be a significantly modest version of the traditional blow-out event. Not to worry though. This month’s Sip & Savor story provides Fiesta food recipes to keep the spirit alive at home.

We also have other suggested activities that should keep you sufficiently distracted. Like, shopping for hand-made artisan pieces to suggestions for birthday celebrations. And, as always, don’t miss the three separate curated day itineraries – this time featuring what to do with your dog, your teen, and the kiddos. From pizza at Playland to visiting the downtown Fire Museum, we endeavored to make the partial absence of Fiesta 2021 a bit more survivable.

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FIESTA ALIVE

by Kimberly A. Suta

Those of us in San Antonio know Fiesta is more than just a ten-day-long annual event held in April, it’s a spirit, that infuses the city with jubilation, not to mention iconic food and drinks. Fiesta embodies San Antonio as the fun-loving, exuberant party town that loves its tacos and beer, sure, but even more than that, it epitomizes San Antonio’s warm, generous heart, heritage, and resiliency.

Although Fiesta in 2020 was canceled completely—and 2021 will occur on a much smaller scale June 17-27—you can partake in about 35 events this year instead of the usual 100+. Until Fiesta returns full-throttle, take this opportunity to keep food and drink traditions alive in your hearts and homes. We’ve brought you some of Fiesta’s favs to keep the party going!

PREPARADAS 1 bottle Smirnoff Ice Fresh Fruit (chopped up) 1 Tbsp Chamoy 1 Tsp Chili Lime Powder Ice

lives forever. Here, during Fiesta or not, you’ll find a variety of food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, but it’s fair to say that one of the most popular drinks you’ll find here, and really at many of the Fiesta events, is a magnificent michelada.

Micheladas are easy to make but come in infinite variations. Typically, they’re made with beer, lime juice, chili-based sauce, spices, tomato juice, and chili peppers. The Fiesta Commission’s preferred beer is Dos Equis, but any Mexican beer should do nicely.

Put about 1 cup of ice in a NIOSA, or A Night in Old San Antonio, 20 oz cup. Add fresh fruit, which takes place in La Villita chamoy, and chili lime downtown, is a premier event and easily powder. Add Smirnoff Ice. the number one favorite of many locals Extra fruit may be added and visitors alike. If you have never Mi Tierra, a landmark restaurant and attended, imagine an enormous street for garnish. bakery located at Market Square is party and then multiply that times known for its epic micheladas as well ten. The event highlights different as margaritas and can be enjoyed along drinks, foods, and cultures with some of the favorites being a variety of meats on a stick, such with their classic Tex-Mex food 24/7/365 for whenever as chicken and sausage. Watch the video listed below for you’re feeling that urge to Fiesta. an easy and authentic recipe for chicken on a stick. The most popular NIOSA drink, which just appeared on the One of the most popular elevated culinary events during scene about four years ago, is the Preparada, made with Fiesta is the Taste of the Republic held at Fiesta Fiesta. fresh fruit, such as green apple, watermelon, pineapple and This event was created by Chef Brian West, who wanted to strawberry, Smirnoff Ice, Chamoy and chili powder. See the define the flavors of Texas cuisine by identifying six specific recipe below to make your own until you can celebrate with regions and their heritage. These include the South’s TexMex, Central’s BBQ, North’s beef, East’s comfort food, the rest of us June 22 through June 25.

West’s green chile, and Coastal Seafood. Multiple chefs are At Historic Market Square, also known as El Mercado, invited to create their expression of Texas cuisine along a Mexican-themed three-block outdoor plaza lined with with wine, beer, and spirit tasting rooms that showcase shops and restaurants along W. Commerce Street, the party exceptional spirits.

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While you’re waiting, enjoy the Taste of the Republic signature cocktail, “Viva Tito’s,” in the comfort of your home.

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What started as a small neighborhood event in 1968, is now a highly anticipated one-day Fiesta event complete with a 90-minute parade, 65 food and drink booths, five entertainment stages, and Kids Kingdom. The King William Fair, which takes place in the historic King William neighborhood, located along the residential part of the River Walk, just south of downtown, now sees an attendance of 35,000 each year.

This family-friendly event (kids 12 and under are free) is a favorite for doglovers, who often bring their adorned pets for a stroll. Here, you’ll find all of your quintessential Fiesta bites and carnival fare, as well as some unique offerings.

In the past few years, Wine Pops have become a popular treat and a great way to stay cool on what can often be an exceptionally warm spring day in Texas.

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Wine Pops come in a variety of fun flavors, such as Strawberry Daquiri, Mimosa Orange, Sangria Grape, and Classic Margarita. While this is not an official recipe, these refreshing adult popsicles are not hard to make. Feel free to get creative and play with a variety of wine and fruits for a festive drink on a stick that’s perfect for a stay-at-home party!

STRAWBERRY MOSCATO POPSICLES Ingredients: 3 cups fresh strawberries 3 cups moscato wine

Roughly slice strawberries. Add strawberries and moscato to your blender and combine until pureed. Pour into a popsicle mold. Freeze for 2-3 hours and then add the sticks and freeze for at least four more hours, preferably overnight. Makes 10 popsicles.

To find out more about this year’s Fiesta events, visit fiestasanantonio.org/officialfiesta-event-calendar. Until then, Viva Fiesta!

WRITER’S BIO Kimberly A. Suta of Sutapants Productions is a local and national food writer, awardwinning filmmaker, and publicist for the culinary industry. She’s also the co-creator of Homegrown Chef (homegrowncheftv.com), a culinary series and catering and events company featuring our city’s best chefs and delicious eats.

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By Janis Turk

Kids’ birthday parties used to mean cake and ice cream and bright balloons.

There’d be a present from your mom and dad, a card with a crisp twentydollar bill from the grandparents, a spanking for every year from your older brother, and a pinch to grow from your auntie.

How times have changed.

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Today some folks hire a pony and a petting zoo, organize elaborate gift bags for every guest, and order a custom cake. Parties have become a bit overblown, with water slides, jumping castles, and parents exhausting themselves and their wallets.

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Enjoy these family-friendly birthday party venue ideas for throwing a fun birthday to still make your kids feel special without all the parental stress—emotionally and financially.

TAKE THE TOTS Hayes and Olivia are siblings, ages four and five, and their cousin Jaxton is four, too.

So what do these cute kiddos love to do? Play! A perfect birthday party spot for these tots is Kiddie Land next to the San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park. A beloved local institution since 1925, it’s said to be the country’s oldest amusement park.

Today, it remains a grand place to enjoy kiddie rides, including a hand-carved merrygo-round dating to 1918. There are planes to fly, boats to ride, and cars to peddle.

Tickets start at just $3 per ride, and unlimited ride wristbands are also available for $12. Non-riders pay only $1 per person. Munch on popcorn, hit a piñata, and let the kids play to their hearts’ content. Learn about party packages on the Zoo website. You can also visit the adjacent Zoo, but that requires a separate admission fee. Another great option for a low-key party is to pack a lunch and a cake, and have a picnic at nearby Brackenridge Park. Kids can burn energy on the playground and also ride the San Antonio Zoo Eagle miniature train through the park. The Depot is located outside the Zoo entrance, so you don’t have to pay for Zoo admission to purchase a train ride.

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LET GO OF MY LEGO® Westin, Walker, and Lyric are brothers, ages 5, 6, and 12, but even with such a wide age gap, they all enjoy LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, a two-story LEGO® playground located downtown inside the Shops at Rivercenter. Lyric, the eldest, loves the fun 4-D theater virtual reality rides and 4-D movies. Westin and Walker love building LEGO cars and racing them on a timed track, and they like to jump into a pit of foam LEGO bricks. The whole family is wowed by MINILAND, a replica of all San Antonio’s most beloved landmarks, built using more than 1.5 million LEGOs, and there are other giant LEGO creations including a dragon, clock tower, and seasonal surprises. Boys and girls alike will enjoy birthday celebrations at LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Birthday packages starting at $18 per person and includes a turn-key experience where all you do is show up and have fun. The price includes downloadable evites, thank you notes, decorations, food, a private room, and access to all the attractions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center. The good news is birthday packages include minimal prep times, zero concern for breakage, and absolutely no clean-up. I’m sold.

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MIDWAY MADNESS Landin is a teen, he and his dad Sean share not only February birthdays, but also a love of watching sports on television and participating in competitive sports. So Dave and Buster’s at Rivercenter is the ticket to their shared ideal birthday fun. They could watch favorite sports teams play on the big TV screens and then compete with each other playing on more than 200 games in the “Million Dollar Midway,” including arcade options, billiards, bowling, and virtual reality rides. Birthday packages start at $17 per person with customized menu options like seafood, steak, and burgers, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. And of course, packages include wrist bands to play, play, play!

GAME ON, GROWN UPS! For a grown-up birthday party for Mom, Dad, and friends, head to Maddie McMurphy’s Irish Sports Bar. A block from the Alamo where Houston Street and Broadway meet, downstairs they’ll enjoy 20+ large screen televisions, a four-screen video wall, and a 160” Jumbo Screen above the bar, making this a great spot for big game days or birthday night fun. Here, it’s all sports, all day long, along with the best of bar-food basics, like zesty chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches, meatballs, pizza, and more. The full bar even serves green beer. How Irish is that?! Groups of 10 or fewer can gather at one time, but that’s a good way to stay safe and keep the tab lower on this year’s low-key birthday bash.

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WRITER’S BIO Janis Turk is a travel writer, photographer, and author who has penned guidebooks to San Antonio, Austin, all of Texas, and New Orleans. See Turk’s travel photos and stories at TurkTravels.com

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Catching a glimpse of the stars doesn’t always require a telescope nor does it have to mean booking a ticket to Hollywood. The stars are just as bright in Texas, where celebrities like Dave Chappelle, Ariana Grande, and “Weird Al” Yankovic have recently been spotted in San Antonio taking in some of the food, fun, and festivities the city has to offer.

If you’ve ever wondered where the A-listers like to eat, shop and relax in the River City, read on for local and national celeb go-to spots.

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT San Antonians are no strangers to this mom-and-pop establishment on Fredericksburg Road that has been serving up tasty Tex-Mex dishes for nearly six decades.

The most recent celebrity shout-out came from Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias who, when asked during a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” chat what restaurant he liked to frequent when in town, revealed he enjoys Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant.

The popular comedian/actor, known for his stand-up routines that often poke goodnatured fun at his weight and love of food, has made stopping at Garcia’s a regular part of his tour itinerary for the past five or six years.

John Garcia, co-owner of Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, said Iglesias likes to come in once a year when he’s in town to do a show.

His favorite menu items? The breakfast tacos and the award-winning brisket served on nachos or in tacos.

Still located on the same stretch of road upon which it was opened, John and his three siblings now run the business that

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was started by their parents Julio and Yolanda Garcia in 1962.

In addition to the brisket, which was added to the menu in 2005 and is cooked to tender perfection in an old-school barbeque oakwood pit by co-owner and champion Pitmaster Andrew Garcia, other menu favorites include the carne guisada, the potato and egg breakfast taco; and for those who like spice in their life, the carne de puerco--a dish made with jalapenos; as well as homemade bottled sauces that include an in-house habanero sauce. Sabor!

NICHE AT PEARL Like so many women, Erika Prosper Nirenberg—wife of Mayor Ron Nirenberg— is no stranger to the anxiety of standing in front of her closet, wondering what to wear.

The pressure was never more apparent than when preparing for a visit from the King and Queen of Spain to San Antonio a few years ago to celebrate the city’s tricentennial.

Enter Niche at Pearl, a trendy clothing boutique located at the historic Pearl Brewery.

“When the King and Queen of Spain came to visit and I had a choice of what I was going to wear to all the non-stop meetings and events, the only clothing I felt comfortable wearing was Niche, so I went to them and asked them to help me pick out four or five outfits to help me through those three RIO Magazine

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days,” Nirenberg said. “They were kind and helped me choose a variety of dresses with just the right lengths and shapes, and I’ve seen them do that for anyone, not just a mayor’s wife. I felt super pretty and elegant. It’s just a special place.”

Founded by mother/daughter team Nilgun Derman (designer) and Ayse Derman (creative director), Niche at the Pearl boasts a modern collection of clothing and apparel made and designed in the United States. According to its website, the collection “draws inspiration from the energetic district of culture, creativity, cuisine and fashion” of the Alamo City.

In addition to clothes, the boutique offers a variety of other selections, including accessories, children’s apparel, facemasks, gifts, home decor, D.I.Y. fabric kits, and beauty and skincare products.

Gabriel “ Fluffy” Iglesias and John Garcia, Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant

A foodie at heart, some of Nirenberg’s other favorite local haunts include Cafe Azteca for a good cup of java, Clementine for American-French fare (try the chanterelle mushroom risotto), and the B.O.T. (bacon, oyster and tomato sandwich) at Cured in the Pearl.

HOTEL EMMA Of all the grand tales that make up the history of San Antonio, the true story of the Hotel Emma has to be among the city’s most fascinating, its early 20th Century love triangle is as intriguing and alluring as the lovely interior of the hotel itself.

Music icon and actress Cher was so impressed with the place while in town for a show in 2019 that she took to Twitter to dish about the tale of the three Emmas, a story you can read on the hotel’s website that proves real life truly is stranger than fiction.

Once a 19th-century brewhouse, Hotel Emma is located on the Northern Reach of the San Antonio River at The Pearl. It has 146 rooms as well as private terraces with idyllic views of the river, and amenities such as a spa, library, exhibition kitchen, and the famous Elephant Cellar room, just to name a few.

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DOINGS DOWNTOWN When he isn’t covering events as one of the city’s most recognizable television reporters, early morning weekday anchor, and “Fox News First” co-host, Ernie Zuniga likes to go downtown to enjoy big events. As the 2018 King of the River Walk, he presided over countless river parades. He also likes the annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, a week-long affair held in January where bartenders and craft cocktail enthusiasts descend on downtown for seminars and tastings.

The father of three also likes to take in shows at the historic Majestic Theatre and take the kids down the street to La Panaderia Bakery Café on Houston Street. “As my kids get older it’s cool to introduce them to some of these places,” Zuniga said.

“There’s such a rich history.”

WRITER’S BIO Lakendra Lewis is an arts & entertainment journalist, editor, and author whose articles have appeared in Edible San Antonio Magazine, The Texas Observer, and San Antonio Christian Woman Magazine. She enjoys movies, music, cooking, singing, and telling other people’s stories. You can contact her/read more about her work at lakendralewis.journoportfolio.com. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Bounty

By Dawn Robinette

Works created by hand, made one by one, born from talent and imagination, are a treasure to behold. San Antonio is teeming with artisans who produce handmade goods made from textiles, leather, metal, pottery, and glass. Treasures that are stitched, painted, molded and blown into decorative and useable pieces waiting to be discovered by you. Casual browsers, collectors, and discriminating shoppers will River Art Group

BIRD AND PEAR Good hunters like to go where the quarry is abundant for handmade treasures, La Villita is a sure bet. The tree-shaded trove of shops just a stairway off the River Walk is rich with handcrafted beauty. A favorite stop in La Villita is Bird and Pear, where color and fun envelop you merely by stepping through the door. A rainbow of serape and embroidered fabrics embellished with pom-pom fringes are used to create pillows, wristlets, bracelets, make-up bags, tea towels, and hats. Owner Liz Leatherbury started Bird and Pear after coming across a stash of old embroidered Mexican dresses at an estate sale.

Entranced by the handwork and colors, she purchased them and began crafting. Much of what you’ll love in Bird and Pear is created in the working studio above the shop, where Mexican serape blankets and dress fabrics are reimagined into the bounty of color that makes the store so

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fantastic. Venture in or shop online to bring that Bird and Pear color home.

EQUINOX La Villita is also home to talented metalsmith artisans who bend and shape metal into fantastic designs. Equinox, housing the studio of owner and artist Alejandro Sifuentes, features his work alongside studio jewelers from across the country, as well as San Antonio metalsmiths.

As you gaze at the shimmering pieces, it’s hard to believe you’re admiring what was once just a hard lump of unpolished metal. From the pristine polish of silver so shiny you can see your reflection - to the iridescent, peacock luster of black Tahitian pearls, each piece is more beautiful than the one before. You can also view and shop the shimmer and shine of Equinox’s collection online to add sparkle to your jewelry box.

RIVER ART GROUP River Art Group is a fine art gallery cooperative of 160 active artists all located within a 75-mile radius of San Antonio. Works for sale within this La Villita Village shop include an assortment of mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, photography, clay, glass, metal, wood. Subject matters include landscapes, flowers, portraiture, famous landmarks such as the River Walk, animals, cultural events, and ordinary objects. With a variety of price points, you can spend hours finding something to take home.

GARCIA ART GLASS San Antonio’s Southtown, located just south of downtown, is home to a variety of art studios and workspaces. Garcia Art Glass is known for a marriage of art and function. Created with talent and the aid of a 2200-degree furnace,

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these pieces are known for vivid splashes of color.

Specializing in the functional to the whimsical, the studio’s collection of one-of-a-kind, hand-blown creations is mesmerizing. It’s easy to understand why founder and creative director Gini Garcia’s flair has garnered awards and accolades. Each piece is a show-stopper - such as vases, platters, paperweights, and statues - and all of them are available online or by a shopping appointment.

MOCKINGBIRD HANDPRINTS Just off the river is Southtown’s favorite Blue Star Arts Complex. The revamped warehouse is now home to artists’ studios, shops, and restaurants. Fifteen annual exhibitions are held as well as an after-school art program for budding high school-age artists. For a terrific collection of textiles and art visit Mockingbird Handprints. The shop features an eclectic mix of art and home accents, including clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and cards from local and regional artists. The ever-changing selection evolves as different artists are featured every two months. What’s constant are the offerings from Jane Bishop, owner of Mockingbird Handprints. She designs and dyes custom textiles for interiors and wearables. You’ll also find gorgeous, functional ceramics from Diana Kersey, whose work can be seen as public art on several bridges and installations in San Antonio. How better to embrace

San Antonio than by owning a hand-made treasure by a local talent?

DOS CAROLINAS Head north on the river towards The Pearl for a stop at Dos Carolinas, the go-to shop for guayaberas. Not sure what that is? Imagine comfort, style, and fashion rolled into the best men’s dress shirts in fit, drape, and feel. Think tropical style kicked up a notch. Each shirt—or robe or dress, as women are certainly not forgotten at Dos Carolinas—can be made with your choice of fabric and stitching. Natural, breathable fabrics in every color or pattern are paired with your choice of thread for custom embroidery in 36 stitch patterns. The options are as endless as the customer service you’ll enjoy. Yes, there are shirts on racks, but when you can custom create something, why buy off the rack? Let the talented team at Dos Carolinas make a one-of-a-kind wardrobe piece just for you.

WRITER’S BIO An award-winning communications expert who enjoys sharing new discoveries and revisiting old favorites in her adopted hometown, Dawn Robinette love to tell stories. You can read more of her work at Alamo City Moms, San Antonio Woman, and Texas Lifestyle Magazine. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Giving & Receiving the Gift of Life

By Susan Yerkes

April is National Donate Life Month when a spotlight is focused on the life-changing gifts of organ, tissue, and eye donation. Today, some 114,000 U.S. patients, including some 10,000 Texans, are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. The Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA), founded in 1975, is one of 58 federally designated organ procurement centers, providing organ donation and recovery services to 7 million people in South and Central Texas, and working with donor families, recipients, and non-profit partners.

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“My life is one medical miracle followed by another.”

—Heart recipient and father-to-be Travis Martin

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The centerpiece of TOSA’s new headquarters building is the Donor Memorial Garden and Wall of Heroes, where nearly 4,000 medals, each engraved with the first name and last initial of a Texas organ donor, shine in the sun. The peaceful garden with its circular path is planted with eight flowering ornamental trees, representing the eight lives that can be saved by a single donor’s gift of life. It’s a place where families and friends can quietly remember those they have lost, and recipients can honor those whose organs live on in them.

Travis Martin is one of the grateful recipients. He celebrates two birthdays every year – the day of his birth, and the day a new heart saved his life.

In 1992, when he was born, Travis seemed like a perfectly healthy baby. Two months later, doctors

found a heart defect that would prove fatal without a new heart. A heart transplant when he was just five months old saved his life. Today, Travis is a healthy 28-year old, working with the non-profit Transplants for Children, helping teen organ recipients excel and earn college scholarships with the organization’s S.T.A.R.S. Scholarship and College Success Program, and volunteering with the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance.

He and his wife Pamela are expecting their first baby in July. “It’s a very profound experience,” Martin said. “I was told as a child that if I could have a baby it would be national medical news, because of all the medicines I had to take growing up. My life is one medical miracle followed by another.”

Martin has never met the family whose gift gave him new life. In his college years, he spent months of exhaustive online searching of available records in the states where the heart was given and in Tennessee, where the surgery was performed in early 1993. “It was so long ago - back then all the records were on paper. Even when I called the center where the surgery was RIO Magazine

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often able to connect, if both choose to do so, through organizations such as TOSA.

saved five lives. Her medal will be added to the Wall of Heroes this year.

Jordan Lopez didn’t have to search for records on the person whose donated cornea helped save her eyesight. She knew her all too well. It was her little sister, Samantha Caballero, 12, who died in a tragic Halloween night accident last year.

Last year, TOSA partnered with UT Health and University Hospital to build the Center for Life, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to donor patient care, organ, eye, and tissue recovery, transplant procedures, and research. Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, the center was vital to provide space when Texas hospitals were overloaded and pressed. In its first year, it played a key role in saving 234 lives, thanks to 77 donors.

“Organ donation doesn’t just give recipients a second chance. It gives them a lifetime.”

Samantha Caballero with Sister, Jordan Lopez who received her cornea

done, they didn’t have the records anymore.” A few years ago, he made a video of his story for social media, hoping to inspire potential organ donors and transplant recipients. “I keep hoping that people will share it and that one day a person or family will see it and realize that could be their son or daughter’s heart that is still beating all these years later.”

“Travis is a great example of what the gift of organ donation does,” said Clarissa Thompson of the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA). “Organ donation doesn’t just give recipients a second chance. It gives them a lifetime.” While medical confidentiality is still strictly honored, these days organ donors, their families, and recipients are 30 RIO Magazine

—Clarissa Thompson, Texas organ Sharing “She was so full of life, so talented, we agreed we wanted her life to continue to have purpose,” Jordan said. “This makes me want even more to live life to the fullest to remember her. She used to talk about someday saving up enough money to go to Paris. I want to go there one day, and to see Paris through Samantha’s eyes.”

“My mom is registered as a donor and I am too.

My grandma is very religious and at first, she didn’t want anything to be done with Samantha’s body, but I told her that it is only a shell for our spirit, and instead of going to waste it can help other families. Once you are in that situation, it’s an eye-opener how a donation can impact multiple lives.” Samantha’s transplanted organs

Organs that can be donated include the heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, kidneys, and intestines.

Eyes, too, can give new sight. In San Antonio, Biobridge’s South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is always in need of life-saving blood supplies for more than 100 Texas hospitals and also collects bone marrow, stem cells, and cord blood and birth tissue for life-saving cancer treatments, and tissue for medical procedures and research.

And BIOMAT-TEXAS collects blood plasma used for research to develop ground-breaking new treatments for the international pharmaceutical giant Grifols.

This month is the perfect time to learn more about giving the gift of life.

WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in San Antonio. She is also a registered organ donor.

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This grown-up River Walk scavenger hunt includes suggestions for where to eat, drink, and play the day away all while searching for the perfect selfie. On today’s journey, we’ll go to iconic landmarks offering the perfect selfie background. The photo posted on social media with the most likes deserves a taco and margarita!

RIO MAGAZINE Ok, your first photo is easy because you’re holding it! Got your camera-ready; because it’s time to take a pic with RIO Magazine. In addition to other great articles like this one, you’ll find everything you need on your search, including a River Walk map and coupons to tasty restaurants and fun shops along the way. Make sure to tag us on Instagram at @TheSanAntonioRiverWalk and use the hashtag #SARiverWalk.

RIVER WALK BRIDGE Find any of the 21 River Walk bridges – some are charming footbridges others are ornate old structures for both cars and people. They all make for beautiful photo ops. We’re giving out bonus points, though, if you find the Selena Bridge. If you haven’t heard by now, Selena is a singing legend who tragically died young. The bridge located between N. Saint Mary’s Street and Navarro Street is the spot of a famous love scene from the Selena movie. It also connects two of the cities most popular hotels. Get searching!

THE ROBERT H. H. HUGMAN BUST Continue along the River Walk to find your next item on the scavenger hunt. It’s the Robert H.H. Hugman bust. You could say this River Walk scavenger hunt wouldn’t be possible without him.

Why? He is the famed American architect and visionary behind San Antonio’s scenic River Walk. If not for Hugman, the city would have made an underground water drainage system instead. If you

have trouble finding his bust, try searching for The Republic of Texas Restaurant. Take a break and recharge with a cool drink and some of the famous Tex-Mex that the city is known for. When the public was skeptical, Hugman officed in that building as proof that flooding would not occur.

CASA RIO Casa Rio is the River Walk’s oldest Mexican restaurant. It is famous for its tacos, margaritas, and Skittle-colored umbrellas lining the river banks. This beautiful rainbow of color makes the perfect backdrop for a selfie, which is why this historic spot is next on our selfie scavenger hunt. Since you’re in the neighborhood, you may as well order a glass of their delicious watermelon Aguas Frescas (refreshing water) to go - while you snap your pic.

GO RIO SAN ANTONIO RIVER CRUISES Since you’ve been exploring the River Walk for a while, you’re probably becoming a San Antonio expert. By now, you’ve noticed the vivid boats in an array of colors passing you by on the water.

These little boats are part of the mighty fleet of San Antonio’s GO RIO River Cruises. Now, it’s your job to get a selfie with one.

If they’re cruising too fast for you to grab your pic, stop at one of the three ticket booths located along the river. The boats will stop here to board passengers, and you can even hop on for a tour yourself. The 35-minute narrated tour will take you past all the key sites along the River Walk, including La Villita, the Bexar County Courthouse, all the best restaurants, and the Shops at Rivercenter.

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Tickets are only $13.50 – a bargain for the chance to cruise through your scavenger hunt in style. Ask about discounts for military, seniors, kiddos, and locals.

SHOPS AT RIVERCENTER Well, isn’t it convenient that Go Rio Cruises stop at the Shops at Rivercenter? Because that’s our next item on the selfie scavenger hunt. For this one, it is very, very important that you don’t get distracted by all the stores. Oh wait, is that a Dave and Buster’s?

No, we have to stay focused! Maybe we can go after we snap our selfie. Here’s a tip – we’re searching for an island vibe. And we’re not talking about Margaritaville. Focus.

Concentrate. Look for the island in the river and cross the bridge to snap your selfie. If you were able to stay focused, then you, my friend, deserve a shopping spree.

MARRIAGE ISLAND Now it’s time to find another island on the River Walk. This island is very romantic - it’s Marriage Island! This small heartshaped island brings good luck and fortune to hundreds of couples who get married

here every year. In fact, it has been named one of the top 10 most romantic wedding destinations in the world. That sounds worthy of a selfie, even if you’re single.

Make sure to grab a picture with the “Padre Damian Massanet’s Table” sculpture by San Antonio artist Rolando Briseño. This piece of art commemorates the city’s first Catholic Mass and resides in this romantic spot.

TOWER LIFE BUILDING Finally, we’re ending our scavenger hunt with a photo in front of the Tower Life Building. This skyscraper is one of the most famous components of the San Antonio skyline. When it was constructed in 1929, the 31 floors towered over the River Walk.

After you snap your photo, zoom in. There are some creepy faces on the building that are smiling for the camera too.

Show us your journey! Tag us on Instagram @TheSanAntonioRiverWalk and use hashtags #SARiverWalk and #RiverWalkScavengerHunt.

WRITER’S BIO Drew Henry is a writer, content creator, and founder of the Design Dudes blog. When he’s not writing, he’s out exploring all Texas has to offer. View his work at DrewHenryWrites.com and get home design tips at DesignDudesLife.com. Follow on Instagram: @design_dudes & @ drewhenrywrites 34 RIO Magazine

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Inspired by the great “beach joints” that once dotted the Atlantic coast, LandShark provides scenic River Walk views from the patio - complete with an outdoor bar and stage featuring local musicians. Afraid of a sunburn? No worries LandShark has you covered for that too, literally, with umbrellas to keep you, and your cold drink shaded. Plenty of indoor seating is also available - for those afraid of a little shark bite.

Traditional American beach food adds to the ambiance of LandShark Bar & Grill. Tuck into a juicy LandShark Burger or LandShark Fish & Chips.

A menu nod to Texas includes Taco Nachos and Blackened Fish Tacos. Mmm. The full bar offerings won’t disappoint either with eight cold draft beers on tap. And, in keeping with the beach theme, 23 labels of canned beer including Landshark Lager, Jimmy Buffet’s signature beer. To get the maximum beachy vibe, order a Loaded Landshark, that starts with

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The fabulous frozen concoction menu includes Don’t Stop the Carnival, made with Margaritaville Rum blended with strawberry, mango, and banana. For a bigger punch, try the Banana Breeze, made with vodka, 99 Bananas Cordial, chocolate sauce, coconut, and topped with a float of Meyers Dark Rum. This fun eatery, a sister restaurant to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritavillealso located in the same lagoon, opened in March 2021 and guests are already loving what is sure to become a River Walk classic.

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Downtown San Antonio is a great place to spend the day with your four-legged friend. Check out our favorite ways to pamper your pup.

PUPS ON THE PATIO Dine al fresco on the patio of the Original Mexican Restaurant. Along the banks of the River Walk, this dog-friendly dining spot is right in the heart of all the action. Feast on El Vaquero, a breakfast plate heaped with two scrambled eggs, a rich carne guisada, pan-fried potatoes, and refried beans. Or grab a chorizo and egg taco and walk along the river with your best pooch.

Dog-friendly dining on the River Walk

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE There’s a sweet eight-mile stretch Mission Ridge Range & Academy along the San Antonio River that is rich with native plants, woodlands, and history. Mission Reach is the scenic route that takes you and your pup along a path connecting four of the five UNESCO San Antonio Missions. Expose your fur baby to a bit of history and culture outdoors with a walkabout on this trail.

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FANCY FIDO If your fluffy friend is feeling fancy, treat them to the stylish selection of toys, outfits, and accessories from Feliz Modern at The Pearl. Post up with a bright and colorful poncho for your pug, or a Grrrona beer bottle toy for your Schnoodle.

This place is a San Antonio staple with an entire selection dedicated to dog parents.

SHARE A LICK Top off a delightful day with some feel-good ice cream at Lick. The folks at Lick don’t just think treats should taste good, but they want them to make you feel good as well.

Each batch of frosty goodness is hand-churned in-house, and every ingredient can be traced to its source. Get adventurous with flavors like Cilantro Lime or play it safe with Hill Country Honey and Vanilla Bean. And if your pup is the goodest boy, share a lick with him too.

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Don’t let April fool you. It’s a great time of year to get outside and enjoy the little things in life. This month we’re getting tacos and treats on the river with our little doggos; pancakes, fire trucks, and pizza with our small humans; and committing a bank heist to bond with our teen-y crew.

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DAY TWO - KIDDIE ROUNDUP If you’re traveling with lil’ partners today, saddle up for some fun.

truck from the 1950s that kids can climb on dressed in firefighting replica gear.

GRAND SLAM Whether you’re an early riser or a late sleeper, Denny’s will be waiting for you 24 hours a day with some classic jams and Grand Slams. Let the kids go wild this morning and eat cake for breakfast. The junior birthday cake pancakes come topped with sprinkles and whip cream for less than $5.

LET’S PLAY! Kids universally love pizza, but it’s not as fun for adults when served alongside a terrifying animatronic rat. Elevate your pizza and playtime experience with dinner at Playland. This gorgeous pizza parlor sits on Houston Street, and it features more than your run-of-the-mill pies.

That pepperoni hits different when served on fresh sourdough and baked over a live fire in a wood-burning oven.

And the $4 frozen cocktail menu at happy hour does not miss. Get an order of shortbread sugar skull cookies to-go, and let the kids burn off the carbs at Hemisfair after dinner.

FIRE! Just across the road from the world-famous Alamo sits another tribute to some San Antonio heroes.

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Don’t blink, or your teen will be grown and gone. Before the little teen-y bird leaves the nest, embark on a day of fun together downtown.

TEXAS TREASURE It might be tough to get a teen out of bed, but it’s well worth it for a #20 at Whataburger. If you and your teen can make it to this Texas treasure before 11 a.m., the taquito with cheese is waiting for you both.

Wash it down with a Dr. Pepper to meet your Texas residency requirements for the month.

GLOW UP There’s no age limit on fun at Dave & Buster’s. Hit this big kid arcade up on a Wednesday for half-priced games from open to close. Get swept away in Typhoon or obliterate zombies for bundles of tickets

on the Zombie Snatcher. Imbibe on a Green Ghost Glow Kone cocktail, and treat your teen to a non-alcoholic “rookie sip” like the Blue Raspberry Sno Glowb.

GREAT ESCAPE It’s totally normal for teens to find some independence, but today your goal is to break free together. At Escape The Room San Antonio, you can enjoy a private escape room experience that will build a bond through this choose-your-own-adventure game. Go on a Western Bank Heist, or find your way back to the surface after being buried deep in the earth. Whether you crack the code or not, it’s a bonding sneak attack with your teen.

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WRITER’S BIO Crystal Henry is a loyal Texan, and an award-winning author, writer, and columnist. She is fluent in both sarcasm and English, and evidence of those bilingual writing talents can be found at crystalhenrywrites. com. Or follow her on FB + IG @crystalhenrywrites and Twitter @chenrywrites.

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SAN ANTONIO FOOD & DRINK AMERICAN BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO 421 East Commerce St. boudros.com p44, 16

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE 502 River Walk saltgrass.com p44,53 53

ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. mercadoritas.com

BIGA ON THE BANKS 203 S. St. Mary’s Street biga.com

TEX’S RIVER WALK AND SPORTS BAR 200 S. Alamo texssportsbar.com p44, 27

KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza Kilwins.com

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro bubbagump.com CHILI’S ON THE RIVERWALK 849 East Commerce St. Chilis.com DAVE & BUSTER’S 849 E. Commerce St. daveandbusters.com DICK’S LAST RESORT 223 Losoya St. dickslastresort.com p44, 18 EL TROPICANO HOTEL 110 Lexington Avenue. eltropicanohotel.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ 111 W Crockett St #210 hardrock.com HOWL AT THE MOON 111 West Crockett St. #201 howlatthemoon.com IHOP 849 E. Commerce 210-444-1201 JAZZ, TX 312 Pearl Parkway #6001 JazzTX.com LAS CANARIAS 112 College Street omnihotels.com LONESTAR CAFE 237 Losoya lonestarcafe.us

BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. countyline.com BBQ - p44, 7 BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. fogodechao.com TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. maddogs.net p44, 11 DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. schilos.com p50, 26 GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. alamobiergarten.com p44, 36 LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS 231 S. Alamo Street p44, 56

IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. durtynellyspub.com p44, 80 ITALIAN GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. guillermosdowntown.com MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk michelinos.us.

PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com p44, 54 PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce pizzaritas.com ZOCCA 420 W. Market zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston acenar.com p44, 2

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 212 College Street Ste 10 joescrabshack.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 517 N. Presa landrysseafood.com ON THE BEND 123 Losoya St. onthebendsa.com p44, 96 TEX-MEX CAFÉ OLE 430 E. Commerce St. cafeole.us CASA RIO 430 E. Commerce St. casa-rio.com p44, 61 IRON CACTUS 200 River Walk ironcactus.com p44, 4 THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528 River Walk originalmexican.com p44, 14 RIO RIO CANTINA 421 E. Commerce St. rioriocantina.com p44, 13 RITA’S ON THE RIVER 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 ritasontheriver.com

SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez toweroftheamericas.com

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MARGARITAVILLE 849 E. Commerce St. margaritavillesanantonio.com RAINFOREST CAFÉ 110 E. Crockett rainforestcafe.com p44, 17 RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 600 E. Market St. ruthschris.com THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS 526 Riverwalk therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. riversedgecafesa.com

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SHOPPING ALAMO PLAZA SHIRTS 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-2347 ALAMO QUARRY MARKET 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com

THE ALLEY ON BITTERS 555 W. Bitters Rd. San Antonio, TX 78206 (210) 494-3226 www.TheAlleyOnBitters.com ANGELITA’S Building 2, 418 Villita St. angelitaboutique.webs.com

FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORE 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com GALLERY VETRO CREATIVE ARTGLASS 250 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 354-0001 GARCIA ART GLASS 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass

ART PACE 445 N Main Ave artpace.org

COWBOY’S ALAMO CITY HARLEYDAVIDSON RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE 111 West Crockett St. Suite 209 cowboysalamocityharley.com

BONITA RITA’S 245 E. Commerce, #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 mercadoritas.com

HUEBNER OAKS 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 shophuebneroaks.com

BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 210 W. Market Street briscoemuseum.org

KENDRA SCOTT 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7180 www.kendrascott.com

BUCKHORN MUSEUM 318 E Houston St. buckhornmuseum.com CASA SALAZAR 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 (210) 472-2272 themajestic.com/casa THE COLLECTION 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com DEL SOL OF SAN ANTONIO 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 231-0900 www.delsol.com DOSEUM 2800 Broadway St. thedoseum.org EL MERCADO 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare FIESTA ON MAIN 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com THE FIESTA STORE 2611 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-5191 www.fiesta-sa.org 40 RIO Magazine

LOS PATIOS 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com MERCADORITA’S 245 E. Commerce & Bonita San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 286-7432 NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road naturalbridgecaverns.com NORTH STAR MALL 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com PARIS HATTERS 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3453 www.parishatters.com PENNERS DOWNTOWN 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-2487 www.pennersinc.com

SAN ANGEL FOLK ART 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com

THE TWIG BOOK SHOP 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Avenue samuseum.org

THE UNOFFICIAL BEST OF TEXAS 101 Alamo Plaza, #3 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-0242

SAN ANTONIO VISITORS CENTER 317 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-6871 www.visitsan antonio.com SHOPS OF LA CANTERA 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com SHOPS AT RIVER CENTER 849 E. Commerce shoprivercenter.com 77T’S SOUVENIRS & T-SHIRTS 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 549-1279 www.77tshirts.com

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TIENDA LA GARZA 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133

LA VILLITA HISTORIC ARTS VILLAGE 418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-8614 • www.lavillita.com ANGELITA La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com CASA MANOS ALEGRES La Villita - Bldg. 6 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-313-7293 www.lavillita.com COPPER GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com

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Chart House Restaurant

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37 Tom’s Wheelchair & ScooterRentals

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS DINING/RESTAURANTS Boudro’s A Texas Bistro on the River Walk www.boudros.com 210-224-8484 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company www.bubbagump.com 210-224-4867

The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951 Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782

wBuckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000 San Antonio Conservation Society www.saconservation.org/homestead 210-225-5924

Rainforest Café www.rainforestcafe.com 210-277-6300

ATTRACTIONS Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com 830-755-8080

Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060

Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600

Rio Rio Cantina www.riorioriverwalk.com 210-226-8462

GO RIO River Cruises www.goriocruises.com 210-227-4746

Denny’s Riverwalk www.dennys.com 210-223-4321

SHOPPING Angelita’s www.angelitasa.com 210-224-8362

Mirror Maze 210-224-2288

Dick’s Last Resort www.dickslastresort.com 210-224-0026

Market Square www.marketsquaresa.com 210-207-8600

Guadalajara Grill www.guadalajaragrill.us 210-222-1992

Cowboys Alamo City Harley Davidson on the RiverWalk www.cowboysalamocityharley.com 210-212-4461

Chart House www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com 210-223-3101 The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941 Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600

Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835 Landry’s Saltgrass Steakhouse www.saltgrass.com 210-222-9092

La Villita Historic Village www.lavillitasanantonio.com 210-207-8614

Sealife San Antonio www.SEALIFE.com/San-Antonio NIGHTLIFE Hilton Palacio Del Rio/Durty Nelly’s/ Tex’s Riverwalk Sports Bar www.PalacioDelRio.Hilton.com 210-224-3368

Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453

Landry’s Seafood www.landrysseafood.com 210-229-1010

Plaza Taxco www.plazataxco.com 210-212-6733

Mi Tierra Café www.mitierracafe.com 210-225-1262

Shops at Rivercenter www.shoprivercenter.com 210-225-0000

La Margarita Mexican Restaurant www.lamargarita.com 210-227-7140

MUSEUM Briscoe Western Art Museum www.briscoemuseum.org 210-299-4499

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