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IN THIS ISSUE 28 CULTURE & COMMUNITY FIESTA ROYALE By Susan Yerkes

12 SIP & SAVOR SAN ANTONIO’S TOP CHEFS MAKE NATIONAL TV By Kimberly A. Suta Early Order of the Alamo Duchess

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Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico traditions are honored and respected in San Antonio, ingrained in our culture and most often at the forefront of celebrations. Each year during Fiesta® San Antonio, the Ford Mariachi Festival highlights talented students from both groups. A tradition that began in 1972, the Ford Mariachi Festival provides student musicians and dancers the opportunity to gain experience performing for large crowds, and it also creates a very festive atmosphere for guests along the River Walk. Boats carrying Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools, colleges and dance studios serenade and entertain guests, making frequent stops on the River Walk. More performances take place on stage by the Shops at Rivercenter. The energy and excitement are contagious, and you might find yourself dancing along! This year's event is free to attend and takes place April 5-7, 6:00 to 8:00pm. www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events/ford-mariachi-festival.

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CELEBRATE SAN ANTONIO STYLE! From the blankets of bluebonnets that line our highways and byways to the colorful Mexican crepe paper flowers that adorn nearly every building, San Antonio in April is simply spectacular. This floral frenzy is courtesy of Texas’ famous wildflower season and Fiesta® San Antonio, the greatest party with a purpose that celebrates our City’s rich culture while providing funding and support for many organizations. Both of these flowercovered events draw visitors from around the world each year. If you want to drape yourself in brightly covered flowers and Fiesta-wear to join in the celebration, several downtown shops can dress you for success. Fiesta also brings glitz and glamour with costuming from traditional royal courts that are on display this time of year. If Mariachis are music to your ears, San Antonio is the place to be, especially during the Ford Mariachi Festival on the River Walk. This is a sound— and sight—to behold as Mariachis serenade and Folklorico dancers entertain while cruising down the river on colorful boats. Mariachi music is as infused in San Antonio tradition as it is in Mexico, and many venues in town highlight these celebrated musicians year-round. Another tradition to embrace is our love of food and our thriving culinary scene. We adore and respect the old classic restaurants still serving up their most iconic dishes, and many local chefs have been recognized nationally for their innovative cuisine. Plus, several restaurants have been featured on cooking shows, if that is part of your bucket list. San Antonio also welcomes a time-honored event and one making its debut in the Alamo City this month. The Valero Texas Open celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year, and it is the oldest Professional Golf Tournament to have continuously played in the same city—San Antonio. That is very cool! Also cool is the Tour de France—with a Texas Twist. L’Etape San Antonio by Tour de France will bring cyclers to our charming city and surrounding Hill Country for the legendary race, and San Antonio is the only city in the U.S. selected to host the event. San Antonio’s vibrant culture shines this month! Read on for more things to do!

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San Antonio’s Top Chefs Make National TV* By Kimberly A. Suta

Over the past decade or two, cooking and food-focused TV shows have become all the rage. Food Network is now one of the most popular networks, watched in almost 100 million households. Several of our San Antonio chefs and restaurants have had the esteemed honor of being featured on various TV shows as the Alamo City continues to rise as a top culinary destination. In fact, in 2018, San Antonio was designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization, which was established after WWII. Here are just a few of our chefs that have made it to the screens in your comfortable living rooms.

CHEF JASON DADY Chef Jason Dady of the Jason Dady Restaurant Group, which includes Tre Trattoria at the San Antonio Museum of Art, Two Bros. BBQ Market, Alamo BBQ Co., Jardin at the San Antono Botanical Garden and Range is perhaps one of San Antonio’s most renowned chefs. Tre Trattoria, known for their family-style Tuscan Italian fare, has been a neighborhood staple since 2007 and it is fair to say Chef Dady can serve up a phenomenal steak. He threw down with Bobby Flay on “Beat Bobby Flay” in 2017 and has also been a guest on “A Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking” and “Man Fire Food,” but perhaps his most illustrious gig was as a competitor on “Iron Chef Gauntlet” in 2017. He may not have taken home the win that night, but he stole the hearts of foodies all across America. “Having been given the unbelievable opportunity to be on ‘Food TV’ was such an amazing and rewarding experience. I loved the competitive nature of the shows, but also the lifelong relationships and friendships I made along the way. My only goal was to really shine a light on San Antonio and our amazing food culture. I loved every second of it and cannot wait to do it again,” he said.

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CHEF CEASAR ZEPEDA Next up, Chef Ceasar Zepeda of Alamo Biscuit Co. and Sangria on the Burg has been on the forefront of the culinary scene for years, always innovating and collaborating with San Antonio’s up-and-coming and established chefs. Chef Ceasar takes South Texas cuisine and puts his own decadent twist on favorite foods, from pork belly tacos to biscuits and gravy. At Alamo Biscuit Co., he serves up a Smoked Brisket Benny with house-smoked brisket, poached eggs, Cholula hollandaise and queso fresco that will knock your socks off! Chef Ceasar was a runner up on “Guy’s Grocery Games” in 2019 and recently appeared on Cooking Channel’s show “Food Paradise.” The episode, “Smothered Comfort,” showcased some of Alamo Biscuit Co.’s signature dishes, including that unctuous peppered gravy I mentioned earlier. Fortunately, you can do more than just see it on TV—you can eat a plate of your very own. “For someone who did not go to culinary school and has learned on the job, being on ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ was just a pinnacle for me. The whole experience was amazing. You are trying to win, but you are also just trying to not cut yourself on TV,” Chef Ceasar joked.

CHEF TIM MCDIARMID In the Southtown Arts District, Chef Tim McDiarmid, also known as Tim the Girl, of The Good Kind has been serving up often health-minded eats and drinks in the gorgeous garden lounge for years. A local’s hot spot for happy hour, pop-ups and special events, options range from Asian Cauliflower “Wings” to fish tacos and even a variety of cold-pressed botanical cocktails. Coming up, The Good Kind will be hosting a King William Fair Afterparty, Selena’s Birthday event and an Easter Brunch.

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Chef Tim hails from rural Canada where she learned to grow her own food and brought that farm-to-table mentality with her to San Antonio when she first opened her catering company in 2011. She is now a James Beard Fellow who was invited to compete on the Food Network’s beloved cooking competition show “Chopped” last year. Although she was, in fact, chopped, she was honored to represent San Antonio. “I was so excited to get the call that I was going to be on ‘Chopped,’ but then COVID hit and everything got put on pause. Nearly a year after being selected, I finally got the chance to be on the show. I had a great time,” she said.

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CHEF GERONIMO LOPEZ Situated at Pearl is Botika, a unique restaurant led by powerhouse Chef Geronimo Lopez that offers ChinesePeruvian and JapanesePeruvian cuisines as well as more traditional Asian and Latin American dishes. Chef Geronimo is a native of Caracas, Venezuela with vast international experience. He also served as the Executive Chef and Instructor for the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio for a time. Botika’s bento boxes are a refreshing option for lunch, but hands down, they make the best dumplings I have

ever eaten. These little treasures filled with crispy pork and cabbage are bathed in a black tea and sake broth and, guaranteed, one order is not enough. Chef Geronimo also had the opportunity to compete against three other stellar chefs on “Chopped” last year and previously competed on “Beat Bobby Flay.” He said, “I think it is important for San Antonio to be featured not only as a TexMex city but also as a true culinary destination, with plenty of variety in culinary propositions. San Antonio is a city of migrants, multicultural and tremendously diverse, and we need to show that.”

CHEF NACHO AGUIRRE Finally, not all our star chefs run restaurants. Nacho Aguirre and his wife, Susana Mijares, operate a bakery and chocolate shop called Delice Chocolatier & Patisserie, located in the northeast Stone Oak area. They opened their first bakery in Mexico in 1989. Fourteen years ago, they decided to take a leap of faith and left everything to start a new life in San Antonio. After 11 years here, it is safe to say they have made a name for themselves. Chef Nacho was the winner of Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship” show, Season 4, in 2018 and Susana was a runner up on the same show for Season 2. Since then, Aguirre has been a judge on numerous

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baking competition shows, including “Candyland,” “Cupcake Championship,” “Big Time Bake” and more. “I feel very grateful to be able to represent my heritage and my city. One thing that makes San Antonio great is it is the perfect fusion of American and Latin cultures coming together to create a fun-loving, warm space for everyone to experience,” he shared. If you want a taste, try Delice’s beautiful French macarons, Belgian chocolate bon bons or the dark truffle cake, which comes in a personal size, along with 16 other flavors—simply the best way to celebrate any or every occasion. If you are still looking to explore some of San Antonio’s hot spots, I recommend checking out Dough Pizzeria, Dignowity Meats, Bun & Barrel, Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen, Smoke Shack, Taco Taco Cafe, La Panaderia Bakery Café and The Cove, which have all been featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

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Texas Beauty in Full Bloom E N J OY T HIS S W E E T BLUE B ONNE T S P RING By Janis Turk

In a favorite Texas ballad, the late singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith croons, “…We’ll catch some blackbird wing, and we will fly away together on some sweet bluebonnet spring.” Photo by Steve Rawls

Surely Griffith, born outside San Antonio in Seguin, knew just how glorious spring can be in this big beautiful state. For just about everyone enjoys Texas in the springtime—it is the loveliest time of year—and not just because of our wonderful weather, the fun of Fiesta and the fresh promise of Easter joy. It is because of the natural beauty along every curve of the highways and bends in the byways around San Antonio and the nearby Texas Hill Country. Yes, after the past two colderthan-usual San Antonio winters, Texas’ sweet bluebonnet springtime is back.

of colorful wildflowers just outside our city. Most years, rangers there offer a guided wildflower walk in the spring and a “The Legend of the Bluebonnet” reading and hike—though often this happens toward the end of March. Still, check out the website and calendar for dates, as the peak of wildflower season happens different weeks each year, depending on the rainfall we have had and any recent freezes.

WHERE AND WHEN TO SEE WILDFLOWERS Bluebonnets may come early this year, but there will still be loads of wildflowers along the ON A MISSION TO highways as families HIKE, BIKE & KAYAK drive northwest toward THIS SPRING the Texas Hill Country. Along the San Antonio Nothing like big blue skies, River Walk’s Mission wide-open spaces, fresh Reach, near the San Mission San Jose air and wildflowers to bring Antonio Missions National to light the best of Texas. MidHistorical Park, bluebonnets March to early April can be the best and other Texas wildflowers adorn times to see bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush hike and bike trails. The Mission Reach and other wildflowers that create the illusion of is fun to kayak, ride bikes or take easy hikes and cool blue lakes lining Texas highways. long leisurely walks. Kayak rentals, kayak tours and bike share bicycle rentals are available in Many folks head to Fredericksburg or the Willow town. Rent bikes at Blue Star Bike Rentals and City Loop near Johnson City to see bluebonnet BCycle or have a guided kayak trip from Mission blooms and Indian paintbrush, but the area Adventure Tours, so even if you miss the height around Bandera and Boerne offers handsome of the wildflower season this spring, you can still blossoms as well, and Guadalupe River State have a lovely family outing as you explore the Park has four miles of river frontage and 13 miles San Antonio River and the San Antonio Missions of hike-and-bike trails that ramble among stands National Historical Park. 16 RIO Magazine

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HILL COUNTRY BLOSSOMS The little hamlets of Fredericksburg, Stonewall and Johnson City that rest along the banks of the Pedernales River offer a great place to see wildflowers at their best. Head up U.S. Highway 281 North and then turn left on U.S. Route 290 West in Johnson City, birthplace of President Lyndon B. Johnson. You are bound to see some wildflowers all the way there, and you can pull off the road and safely stop for photos on the way. Remember, some wildflowers are on private land, so be sure not to trespass. Stop at the LBJ Ranch and Homestead for a nice walk along the Pedernales River at the former President and Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson’s Ranch. It is a good place for a picnic, too. WILDSEED FARMS OF FREDERICKSBURG Then, head on towards Fredericksburg and be sure to visit Wildseed Farms. Many people think of this place as a sweet stop to shop and get a bite to eat, but it is really the premier spot for enjoying native Texas wildflowers and beautiful butterflies. For more than 35 years, Wildseed Farms has been growing great fields of wildflowers for the production of seed. In fact, it is the nation’s largest working wildflower farm with more than 200 acres in Fredericksburg alone. Admission is free and families with kids of all ages are welcome. Best of all, it is open seven days a week. Walking trails are perfect places for meandering among the blooms, and fenced fields of seed-production wildflower acreage make for a lovely site. You will see red poppies, bluebonnets, sunflowers and more. You may be tempted to buy wildflower seeds to plant at home, as well as birdfeeders,

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birdseed, pots and planters, gardening supplies, wildflower-themed décor and more in the gift shop and cafe. There is also a vineyard and wine tastings for adults. LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER If you would like to venture a bit further, head back on U.S. Highway 290 East towards Austin and visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Botanic Garden of Texas, with walking trails, butterfly gardens, wildflower fields and a pleasant lunch spot at the Wildflower Cafe. The Wildflower Center’s 284 acres are a mix of cultivated gardens, an arboretum, managed natural areas and wildlands that straddle the Edwards Plateau and Texas Blackland Prairies ecoregions. The Wildflower Center is part of The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Sciences. STOP AND SMELL THE WILDFLOWERS No matter which way you turn in Texas this spring, wildflowers and glorious weather are sure to be welcome sights. So, stop and smell the roses—or wildflowers at least. Bring the family along and “catch some blackbird’s wing” and you can “fly away together on some sweet bluebonnet spring.”

WRITER’S BIO Janis Turk taught university-level English composition, literature, rhetoric and writing skills for decades, and enjoyed a long career as a magazine editor before becoming an award-winning full-time travel writer, guidebook author and photographer.

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It is that time of year again! Fiesta® is back, bigger and better, with a full-scale schedule of events that is twice as big as last year’s trimmed down festivities. So, grab a cold beverage and a prime spot downtown near the river and enjoy these live events featured during San Antonio’s biggest cultural celebration of the year.

THE TEXAS CAVALIERS RIVER PARADE This one-of-a-kind boat parade has been a crowd pleaser for the thousands of onlookers who have gathered to watch alongside the banks of the River Walk since 1941. Do not miss the lights and decorations illuminating the river as floats decked in bright flowers and vibrant colors set sail at 7:00pm on April 4, with the traditional investiture of the King of San Antonio slated for April 2. Funds raised from the event support local children’s charities through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation.

A NIGHT IN OLD SAN ANTONIO (NIOSA) Come join the downtown fun of A Night In Old San Antonio, one of Fiesta’s largest and most popular events, as it celebrates the city’s diverse cultural legacy over four festive nights. A long-standing tradition that began in 1938 as a one-night street fair, NIOSA has become a major annual attraction catering to more than 85,000 revelers annually. This year’s 73rd celebration, which starts on April 5 and runs through April 8 rain or shine, is sponsored by the Conservation Society of San Antonio and held in the downtown historic arts village of La Villita located on the banks of the San Antonio River, right along the River Walk. NIOSA 2022 will host a vast venue of delicious cuisine, live entertainment and more from 5:30 until 10:30pm, all centered on the cultures that helped make the Alamo City the place it is today. Festivities will also include atmosphere booths, live music, children’s games, decorations and souvenirs. Food is created, perfected and prepared by NIOSA volunteers in certified NIOSA kitchens. All of the booths are run by Conservation Society volunteers, many of whom are second or thirdgeneration volunteers. This year’s party will feature 14 culturally themed areas where festival goers can enjoy potstickers in China Town, curly Q fries at Clown Alley or 20 RIO Magazine

All proceeds from the event benefit the Conservation Society of San Antonio, one of the oldest and most active community preservation groups in the United States. The Society helps to fund programs at various museums around the city, as well as the historic districts. Parking and ticket information are available on the NIOSA website.

NIOSA indulge in their choice of pralines, Mr. Chicken (skewered fried chicken with a jalapeno) or frog legs at Froggy Bottom, just to name a few. As it did last year, NIOSA is going cashless by bringing back the Blastpass system, which will allow revelers to load up a wristband with their admission and funds to buy food and drinks.

The Texas Cavaliers organization is comprised of 600 business, civic and community leaders who lend their time and talents to local charities. Founded in 1926, the organization has blossomed into an influential part of San Antonio culture, generating $1 million in donations this past year to local children’s charities through their foundation. The Cavaliers’ River Parade has been supporting local children’s charities since 1989 with their colorful parade that draws more than 250,000 people each year. The organization also allows 1,200 Military and 1,200 First Responders, along with 800 children to attend for free. 18,000 tickets are available for purchase so do not miss your opportunity to be front and center for one of the most unique parades in the country. Ticket information is available on the Texas Cavaliers website.

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FORD MARIACHI FESTIVAL This three-day downtown party is free to the public and features student Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local high schools and college Mariachi programs as they strut their stuff along the River Walk starting at 6:00pm, April 5-7. Come enjoy the music and lights as boats float by stopping at random to entertain guests and showcase each group’s musical talents with all performers decked out in traditional Mariachi and Folklorico costumes. Additional performances can be seen on stage at the Shops at Rivercenter. An official event since 1972, the Ford Mariachi Festival not only provides student musicians an opportunity to gain experience entertaining large audiences, but this 2.5mile musical and visual voyage down the river is also a festive crowd pleaser you will not want to miss! FIESTA ARTISAN SHOW Arts and crafts enthusiasts will love searching for hidden gems during this annual Fiesta event that this year features more

than 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings and beadwork. Located at 602 E Commerce Street, close to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce building and the Shops at Rivercenter, this free, pet-friendly event runs April 8-10 and is the perfect place to shop for just the right clothing, soaps, ceramics or leather goods to give as a gift or buy something nice for yourself. Visit the events section of the San Antonio River Walk website for more details.

WRITER’S BIO Lakendra Lewis is an arts and 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 of her stories at lakendralewis.journoportfolio.com.

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The beautiful San Antonio River Walk is the perfect place to partake in the city’s vibrant Fiesta® celebrations. FORD MARIACHI FESTIVAL This FREE, official Fiesta® event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers floating along the San Antonio River Walk. April 5-7, Tuesday-Thursday 6:00 to 8:00pm A tradition that began in 1972, the Ford Mariachi Festival is a threeday event sure to elevate your Fiesta spirit! Boats carrying Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools, colleges and dance studios will serenade and entertain you, making frequent stops for visitors on the River Walk. This is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a margarita (as if you needed an excuse) and enjoy the music and dancing as these talented groups float by. The energy and excitement are contagious, and you might find yourself dancing along! There will also be performances on stage at the Shops at Rivercenter. Free to attend. For event details, visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events/ ford-mariachi-festival. Cannot make it to the River Walk? Catch the Facebook LIVE broadcast each day: facebook.com/TheSanAntonioRiverWalkOfficial. FIESTA ARTISAN SHOW April 8-10, Friday-Sunday Friday & Saturday: 11:00am to 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm The Fiesta Artisan Show lets you experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk while shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. Vendor booths are located at the River Walk Extension, near the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Building and the Shops at Rivercenter. Free to attend.

THE TEXAS CAVALIERS RIVER PARADE April 4, Monday 7:00 to 9:30pm This one-of-a-kind parade started in 1941 after a group of Texas Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in the “floating gardens” of Mexico City. This coincided with the San Antonio River Bend Restoration, and the Texas Cavaliers decided to bring this unique experience to our city. The first Texas Cavaliers River Parade included a number of boats from schools, local businesses, civic organizations and the army. Texas Cavaliers and the parade sponsors decorated every float with bright flowers and vibrant colors, and the tradition of the River Parade began. 70 years later, the Texas Cavaliers still decorate the San Antonio River with the bold colors of Fiesta and fill the air with festive music, and all money raised supports local children’s charities through the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation. For tickets and parade route, visit www.TexasCavaliers.org.

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Colorful ribbons and papel picado floating through the air, the smell of roasted corn and chicken-on-a-stick, everyone shouting “Viva!,” confetti in your hair and seemingly everywhere? San Antonio’s beloved Fiesta® is here! While the city’s celebration vibe never seems to stop, during Fiesta it goes to a new level. And that includes fashion. Do not miss out: from your head to your toes, there is no end to Fiesta fashion. Get your wardrobe in on the fun and wear your Fiesta spirit on your sleeve, feet and more. Always a great stop, Pearl is one of San Antonio’s top shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. A favorite for fashion finds that pop for Fiesta is Adelante Boutique. A San Antonio institution and a colorful fixture you cannot miss, its window displays draw you into a store filled with light, color and happiness reflected in tops, skirts, shoes and accessories exploding with the Fiesta spirit. Whether it is the perfect purse to carry your Fiesta musts, cute (and comfortable!) shoes designed for fun and jewelry you will not find anywhere else, all are great ways to up your Fiesta fashion. New items arrive weekly and Adelante’s on-trend but distinct looks make their selection—and your choices—more fun than what everyone else might be wearing.

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Stroll a few doors down at Pearl and visit Dos Carolinas, the go-to shop for guayaberas. Designed to keep you feeling—and looking— cool, guayaberas combine comfort, style and fashion into the best men’s shirts in fit, drape and feel. Dos Carolinas shirts—and dresses for women who know this classic style always looks fabulous—can be custom-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. Snag a fantastic find in the store or let the talented team at Dos Carolinas make a one-of-a-kind fashion statement uniquely yours. A short drive on Broadway leads to Nativa, another spot where the embroidery will amaze

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you. Specializing in handmade items crafted by artisans all over Mexico, Nativa’s collection is curated and designed with great care and consideration. It is also a one-stop shop: you will find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories, plus home goods so you can dress your abode for Fiesta as well. The detail on the stitching—and the array of colors and designs—will leave you breathless. And in San Antonio, the designs are perfect for year-round wear. For fantastic tree-lined shopping, stroll steps off of the River Walk and set a course for La Villita Historic Arts Village and Angelita where you are drawn in by fashions featuring natural fabrics, linen, succulent leathers and natural dyes. With easy style in breathable fabrics, you will find unique pieces that exude quality. The carefully curated collection provides stylish comfort that never fails to turn heads. You will also be drawn to Angelita’s jewelry collection, with statement pieces sure to become favorites far beyond Fiesta. Each piece is more fabulous than the next and will make any outfit seem even more fashionable. Another La Villita stop for stunning jewelry is Plaza Taxco, featuring amazing jewelry from Taxco, Guerrero in Mexico. The pieces are handcrafted from locally sourced silver mines in Taxco, a “Pueblos Magicos” known for its sublime silver work. The jewelry reflects a vintage style given a modern flair and each is more exquisite than the next. The craftsmanship, paired with the quality of the RIO Magazine

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metal, combines to create pieces sure to become a favorite the moment you try them on. Plaza Taxco is also a must stop in the dizzying array of shopping in Historic Market Square. With multiple shops, great finds, fantastic food and atmosphere, a trip to Market Square resembles shopping at a street market in Mexico. That is because it is the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, with terrific imports and shopping set to the tune of Mariachi music and the tantalizing smells of various restaurants and food booths, making it a Fiesta year-round. You will find shop after shop with colorful, lightweight linens featuring fantastic Mexican embroidery, as well as straw hats, flower crowns and selections of bags and purses suited for the season. Paired with wonderfully cool silver jewelry handcrafted in Mexico, you are ready for Fiesta. For men’s Fiesta shopping, make a beeline downtown to Penner’s. Do not be surprised if you start humming ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man” as you walk through the doors: the band’s Billy Gibbons buys shoes from the store whenever he is in town. One glance around the store leaves little doubt about how easy it is to dress sharply thanks to all of the men’s wear Penner’s offers. Standing proudly just steps from the River Walk, Penner’s has been dressing San Antonians for more than a century, with guayaberas in every color, stylish hats, colorful shirts, suits and its signature Stacy Penner shoes. Paired with the attentive service, it is impossible to walk out of Penner’s anything less than Fiesta-ready.

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

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Fiesta Royale By Susan Yerkes

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It celebrated the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto and Texas’ independence from Mexico. By 1895, the parade had become a weeklong celebration with its own royals. King Selamat (tamales spelled backwards), King Omala (Alamo backwards), King Cotton and, redundantly, King Rex ruled in the early years.

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Fiesta® San Antonio is the ultimate people’s party. It may seem strange, then, that a fantastic panoply of kings, queens and assorted royalty rule the 11-day celebration. In fact, the first Fiesta—a “flower parade” modeled on the court celebrations of Europe, took place in 1891, when kings, queens and emperors still ruled much of the world. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

The most spectacular and longestlived royal court began with the Order of the Alamo—a prominent group of prosperous San Antonio civic leaders. Formed in 1909, it elected a queen, princess and duchesses chosen from the group’s debutante daughters—a tradition that continues today. The Coronation of the Queen has grown more richer in pomp and circumstance over the years. Today’s gowns, each in keeping with the royal court’s theme of the year, can run to six figures (paid by the family) and take many months to create. Tickets to the event, at the Majestic Theatre, are often sold out—if you go, ritzy dress is de rigeur. Cannot make it? Do not despair. The queen and her bodaciously bedazzled court appear again to wow the public with their sumptuous sequined trains arrayed behind them in the Battle of Flowers Parade. To shouts of “Show us your shoes!”

they will hike up their royal robes to flash fun and funky footwear. For a closer look at these amazing royal robes and a fascinating look at Fiesta history, check out the Witte Museum’s “Fiesta Vogue: Outfit of the Day,” on exhibit now through July. The Witte is the richest repository of the Order of the Alamo coronation gowns—some 250, ranging from 1911 to 2017 in their collection, along with the attire of other Fiesta royals. The show pairs coronation gowns from different eras with designer evening wear from the same period. The show includes the evolution of regular folks’ Fiesta wear, too, from the ethnic outfits that Conservation Society volunteers wore (and also sold) at their 1949 Night In Old San Antonio, to the present, when Fiesta goers dream up their own extravagant headwear—the glitzier the better, and as exhibit curator Amy Fulkerson puts it, “Anything goes!” As Fiesta’s second longest-running royal, King Antonio leads the blue-uniformed Texas Cavaliers in his cape and gold-trimmed, redplumed hat. An early King Antonio started Fiesta’s famous medal-giving tradition, which immediately went viral. This year the Cavaliers alone will distribute about 40,000 decorative RIO Magazine

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medals to the Fiesta crowd. The Cavaliers, an exclusive fraternity since 1916, put on the popular Texas Cavaliers River Parade and a citywide children’s art contest with generous prizes— and this year a special VIA bus-wrap featuring winning artwork. The Cavaliers march and ride horseback in the Battle of Flowers Parade, visit more than 100 schools, hospitals and charities, and raise lots of money for good causes—$2 million in 1922, and more than $12 million since 1989. “We decided a long time ago that if we are going to walk around town in our bright blue uniforms and give out medals, to be truly royal we should also be generous,” said this year’s King Antonio, Bart Simpson. “The giving is more important than the pageantry.” The pageantry is pretty cool, though—witness the other main Fiesta king, Rey Feo. He and his Fiesta court, decked out in glam gold and white uniforms, make hundreds of Fiesta appearances and do good things. Over the years, the Rey Feo Scholarship Fund, the educational project of LULAC Council #2, has given away more than $7 million in scholarships to area students. These generous rulers are just the tip of the regal iceberg—Fiesta has nine official royals. You will know

them by their crowns and sashes and festive ceremonies and events. Miss Fiesta San Antonio has represented the Fiesta San Antonio Foundation’s charitable, cultural and education programs since 1949 with positive messages. The Reina de la Feria de Las Flores also represents the Rey Feo Scholarship Fund. The San Antonio Charro Association’s Charro Queen represents a great Mexican tradition on horsemanship, best experienced at the Fiesta Charreada—a colorful Mexican-style rodeo that is one of the most popular Fiesta events. The Queen of Soul, the Woman’s Club of San Antonio’s Teenage Queen and Miss San Antonio, round out the official slate of royals, but there are countless unofficial ones—there is even a Rey Fido, representing the San Antonio Humane Society. Most famous of the unofficials is the Cornyation—a wild and wacky no-holds-barred spoof of the Coronation put on by the city’s coolest arts and theatre crowd in the ornate Empire Theatre. You will encounter many more in a single day of Fiesta. And in this Fiesta-crazy city, feel free to make up your own kingdom—slap on a crown or a tiara and join the fun! WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in San Antonio. She knows royalty—she once ruled the River Walk as Mud Queen II. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

The Valero Texas Open’s 100th Anniversary March 28 – April 3 at TPC San Antonio PROUD HERITAGE The Valero Texas Open, first played in 1922, is the third oldest PGA TOUR tournament. It is only younger than the Western Open (1899) and Canadian Open (1904). If you include the U.S. Open (1895) managed by the USGA, and the PGA Championship (1916) managed by the PGA of America, then the Valero Texas Open is the fifth oldest professional tournament in North America. However, the Valero Texas Open is the oldest Professional Golf Tour tournament to have been held in the same city its entire existence and San Antonio, Texas is proud to welcome it back. SITE TPC San Antonio (The Oaks course) is adjacent to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa and has hosted the tournament since 2010. It is the eighth local course to have hosted the event:

• BRACKENRIDGE PARK GOLF COURSE (21) 1922-1926, 19291940, 1950-1955, 1957-1959 • WILLOW SPRINGS (10) 1927-1928, 1941-1949 • FORT SAM HOUSTON (4) 1950-1951, 1956, 1960 • PECAN VALLEY GOLF CLUB (3) 1967, 1969-1970 • WOODLAKE COUNTRY CLUB (5) 1972-1976 • OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB (24) 1961-1966, 1977-1994 • LA CANTERA RESORT COURSE (15) 1995-2009

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• TPC SAN ANTONIO (12) 2010-2022

TEXAS WINNERS Among the many Texas natives/residents who have won this tournament are Byron Nelson (Fort Worth, 1940); Ben Hogan (Fort Worth, 1946); Jack Burke, Jr. (Houston, 1952); Tony Holguin (San Antonio, 1953); Wesley Ellis (San Antonio, 1959); Ben Crenshaw (Austin, 1973, 1986); Don January (Denton, 1975); Lee Trevino (Dallas, 1980); Bill Rogers (Texarkana/San Antonio, 1981); John Mahaffey (The Woodlands, 1985); Blaine McCallister (Fort Stockton, 1991); Bob Estes (Austin, 1994); David Ogrin (Garden Ridge, 1996); Justin Leonard (Dallas, 2000-2001 & 2007); Tommy Armour III (Irving, 2003); Bart Bryant (Gatesville, 2004). While 2005 winner Robert Gamez is not from San Antonio, his father is and he has spent plenty thesanantonioriverwalk.com

of family time in the Alamo City. 2014 Champion Steven Bowditch is originally from Australia but now lives in Dallas. 2015 Champion Jimmy Walker lives in San Antonio and 2018 Champion Andrew Landry lives in Austin. The most recent champion, Jordan Spieth (2021), was born, raised and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. MULTIPLE WINNERS For more stats, there have been golf greats who have won multiple Valero Texas Open tournaments: Arnold Palmer 1960-62; Justin Leonard 20002001 & 2007; Bill Mehlhorn 1927-28; Dutch Harrison 1939 & 1951; Ben Crenshaw 1973 & 1986; Jay Haas 1982 & 1993; Duffy Waldorf 1995 & 1999; Zach Johnson 2008-2009. GOLF WITH A CAUSE The Valero Texas Open is always driven by its charitable mission. In 2015, the tournament raised $10.4 million for charity, becoming only the fourth PGA TOUR event to eclipse the $100 million milestone in funds raised for charity. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the 2021 edition of the Valero Texas Open, along with the Champions fore Charity and the Valero Benefit for Children, raised a record $16 million, bringing the grand total to $187 million in charitable giving. The Valero Texas Open not only raises funds for local charitable organizations, including several that support several military focused organizations, but also celebrates the rich heritage of the city’s U.S. Armed Forces. The military is a key part of San Antonio and the Valero Texas Open. Many enlisted and retired men and women from the Armed Forces take leaves of absence to be volunteers at the Valero Texas Open. And from a historical perspective, the Valero Texas Open is the only PGA TOUR event to have been played on a military golf course (Fort Sam Houston Golf Course in 1950, 1951, 1956 & 1960). THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN 100TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT The Valero Texas Open will host a special concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 2 with the three-time ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Jason Aldean and three-time GRAMMY award-winner Darius Rucker. Walker County will kick off the concert following tournament play at TPC San Antonio. All ticket holders attending Saturday’s third round of competition will also be able to attend the concert. The concert will start approximately at 6:00pm, following the conclusion of the third round of competition, at the Driving Range at TPC San Antonio.

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Natural Bridge Caverns

By Drew Henry

TEST YOUR SKILLS! ys u b r e s o L Diner.

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Nothing says a fun time like a bit of chummy competition between friends, family or travel buddies. Put your skills to the test and see who reigns supreme! On this adventure, we will be swinging from zip lines, floating on kayaks, scaling rock walls, throwing axes and even chowing down in the ultimate dinner challenge. If you have a competitive spirit, this one is for you! Do you think you have what it takes to emerge victorious? Then, get ready to test your skills! (Loser buys dinner.)

TWISTED TRAILS ZIP RAILS & ROPES COURSE AT NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS The Natural Bridge Caverns were discovered in 1960 by four college students who decided to take a summer hike and uncovered a 60-foot landbridge made of limestone marking the entrance to a unique network of caves. While there is lots of exploring to do below ground, the Natural Bridge Caverns Park also offers plenty of above-ground fun… way above ground, that is! The Twisted Trails Zip Rails & Ropes Course towers 60 feet into the sky. Here, you can test your balance on four levels of suspended ropes. The ropes course includes swinging ropes, rope ladders and tightropes. If you are more into easy-breezy fun, you can traverse over 685 feet of suspended ziplines and soar high above the trees. Tickets start at $24.99, with options for the little ones to navigate the Twisted Tykes course or add on a climbing wall excursion. LIGGETTVILLE AT THE SHOPS AT RIVERCENTER If you are looking for some high thrills competition but also enjoy some indoor fun, LiggettVille at the Shops at Rivercenter has you covered. This indoor park is just steps off the River Walk and includes the famous Sky Trail ropes course with a Sky Rail zip line soaring up to 35 feet in the air! For the little competitors in your group, there is the Sky Tykes course, which is positioned three feet off the ground and designed specifically for small children. Plus, the adventure center offers the unique Clip ‘n Climb wall, providing a fresh take on climbing. Sky Trail and Sky Rail tickets start at just $20 per person, and children’s tickets for the Sky Tykes course are only $10. Reservations provide an hour of fun and include safety equipment rentals, a quick lesson for course navigation and an unforgettable experience. So, see who can make it to the top of the course first and soar the fastest! MISSION REACH FLOTILLA FIESTA While some challengers want to soar high through the sky, others just want to go with the flow of the river. If that is you, this next challenge will float your boat… literally! The San Antonio River Foundation and the San Antonio River Authority have partnered to bring back San Antonio’s Official Kayaking Event of Fiesta®, the Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta! This annual event takes place on Saturday, April 2, at Padre Park from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

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Flotilla attendees have the opportunity to challenge their skills by paddling through an obstacle course. It only costs $20 to participate in the challenge and admission includes kayak rentals. The money raised from the event goes towards bringing awareness to the recreational opportunities along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. This unique stretch of the river contains eight miles of hike and bike trails, grand pavilions, overlooks and new water edge landings for paddle watercraft and other outdoor recreation amenities. RIO Magazine

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and try your best to hit the bullseye. Each session includes one hour of fun where experts will coach you through the process and one friend will emerge an axe-throwing champ! Do you think you have what it takes to hit the bullseye?

ARMADILLO BOULDERS Ready for the next challenge? Prepare to climb your way to victory! Next on our list is Armadillo Boulders. This indoor rock-climbing gym is located blocks from San Antonio’s Pearl district, just minutes from downtown. The gym offers over 5,000 square feet of bouldering terrain and even a yoga studio. (We do not think you can compete at feeling Zen, but a yoga class is the perfect way to recharge after an active day of climbing!) Armadillo Boulders offers over 100 bouldering challenges to overcome. Plus, they switch up the rocks to add 25 new challenges weekly. That means you will never get bored of climbing, even if you become a regular. Day passes are $17 for adults and there are special themed nights where you can scale the wall for just $10. Hang in there, though, because we have more challenges to come! CLASS AXE THROWING The next skills test is particularly axe-citing! Grab your friends and your brewskies because we are heading off to San Antonio’s favorite BYOB axe-throwing challenge. Class Axe is an axe-throwing range, where you learn throwing techniques from professional “axe-perts” 34 RIO Magazine

Class Axe is located in the heart of downtown, just steps away from the Alamo. Booking rates are dependent on group size. The more people you bring to the challenge, the cheaper your tickets and the more fun you will have! DICK’S LAST RESORT Anyone else work up an appetite after all this competition? Well, we have one last stop on our skills test adventure and you better come hungry! Dick’s Last Resort is the River Walk’s rowdiest restaurant (and it packs a whole lot of flavor and fun). On this final stop, we will take on Dick’s Big T-Boner Challenge. For this challenge, you must eat two 16-ounce steaks, a 12-inch wiener, a macho nacho app, a house salad, a double portion of loaded mashed taters and a double order of broccoli. Clean your plate in one hour with no helpers and you eat free. If not, loser buys dinner! But you can always wash it down with a 45-ounce Fun Bowl of the Big Dick Super Margarita as a consolation prize. WRITER’S BIO Drew Henry is a writer, yogi and meme enthusiast. When he is not writing, he is out exploring all Texas has to offer. View his portfolioat DrewHenryWrites.com and follow his antics on Instagram at @drewhenrywrites.

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“San Antonio was our top choice when finding a home for L’Étape by Tour de France here in the United States,” said Michael Brown, Director, MB Events. “The supportive community, the famous Hill Country roads and the active cycling community made it an easy decision for us. The 100-mile course is going to be a great challenge for seasoned cyclists and the shorter distances will offer new riders a chance to try their first official race. We cannot wait to see San Antonio’s roads filled with every level of cyclist.” L’Etape San Antonio by Tour de France is designed for all cyclists—the challengers, the casual riders and kids. Whatever your level, the tour offers a chance to challenge yourself and take part in a legendary ride. There are four categories to consider: • 100 miler, for the serious challenger—ages 16 and older—only road bikes are permitted.

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Your chance to feel like a true Tour de France champion is coming to San Antonio! L’Étape San Antonio by Tour de France is part of a worldwide amateur cycling series with both racing and riding options on a course designed by experienced Tour de France experts. Twist and weave through the unique, charming neighborhoods of the Alamo City before zipping off into the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Learn more and register at www.LEtapeSanAntonio.com

• 60 miler, for personal challenges—ages 16 and older—road and gravel bikes are allowed. • 25 miler, for friends to gather together—ages 14 and older—all bike styles are allowed with the exception of recumbents, disc wheels, tri or aero bars. • Family Ride, for those new to cycling—ages 11 and older—all bike styles are allowed with the exception of recumbents, disc wheels, tri or aero bars. Grab your bike and register for the only American stage of this series. The course will begin at UTSA and wind through scenic Hill Country roads. L’Etape San Antonio by Tour de France is part of the official Fiesta® event: Fiesta FitFest presented by H-E-B, a multi-sport event that will take place April 8-10, 2022. L’Étape San Antonio by Tour de France anchors the weekend of Fiesta FitFest, which will include the Fiesta FitFest 5K & 10K presented by Michelob Ultra, L’Étape San Antonio XPEL Criterium, Alpha Warrior Fitness Challenge and the University Health Athletes’ Village and Expo with food, live music, group exercise classes, kid’s races and more. There will be something for all fitness levels and ages.

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on Day one. . . DAY ONE - TRENDY

San Antonio embraces its history, but it also looks to the future. Today, we are exploring some of the more modern additions to the Alamo City. SEE Jump into an incredible immersive art experience at Hopscotch. With sights and sounds that go beyond brushes and canvas to pull you in, this colorful collaboration is one of the most Instagrammable spots in town. But once you get the perfect pose, put your phone away and let yourself be submerged in one of the most unique art galleries ever created.

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SHOP Some cities have crown jewels; San Antonio has Pearl. This former brewery is still dedicated to craft with unique shops, dining and drinks that draw thousands of visitors each year. Start with a latte and a chocolate croissant at Bakery Lorraine. Then lose track of time in the shops. Once you find your one-of-a-kind gifts, grab a serving of authentic Italian street food for lunch at Arrosta.

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SLEEP Everyone should spend at least one night wrapped in luxury at Hotel Emma. This gorgeous boutique hotel sits at the back of Pearl just along a quiet stretch of the River Walk. But if you cannot book a whole night, then book a day at the spa or grab a cocktail at Sternewirth Tavern and drink in the decadent decor.

SNACK This evening, grab a little of this and a little of that at Toro Kitchen + Bar. There is no need to agonize over what to order because tapas are the food of the indecisive gods. At happy hour Toro is slinging $6 selections like huevos rotos and patatas bravas calamares. Your crew can opt for a smattering of small bites to go with the $7 spritzer bar, and it makes for a fabulous evening out.

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SIP You do not have to be a sommelier to appreciate the grapes at Re:Rooted. This Hemisfair wine spot offers wines on tap that you are free to enjoy by the glass or the growler. It is an approachable take to wine tasting, and they have even got sake and local ciders for those who are not quite ready to wine down. It is a welcoming place where visitors are encouraged to come thirsting for knowledge. So, ask questions and enjoy your live libation learning experience. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Dallas has a distinct “Dallas” personality, and Austin likes to “Keep it Weird.” But San Antonio stands out in the way it celebrates its historic roots, while growing and adapting to the future. This month, we are hitting the classic eats and historic beats of the past, while highlighting some trendy new hot spots in the Alamo City.

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CLASSIC LUNCH Since we are celebrating the classics today, we have to stop for burgers at Chris Madrids. They have got a great selection of burgers, nachos and chalupas, but the quintessential Madrids order is the Cheddar Cheezy. This ooey gooey Cool Crest Miniature Golf burger is simply perfection.

There are some things that are just “classic San Antonio.” Today we will get back to the basics. LOCAL BREAKFAST Breakfast tacos are a totally respectable choice for a classic San Antonio breakfast, but at Blanco Café go for the enchiladas. If you are finding it tough to choose, try the trio and sample one cheese, one beef and one chicken enchilada.

A ROUND OF GOLF San Antonio is home to some lovely golf courses, but locals know one of the most historic is Cool Crest Miniature Golf. The two professionally-designed 18-hole courses have welcomed thousands of putters, and the course was designated as one of the city’s historically significant sites. Play the 1929 course to walk in the footsteps of Great Depression era players. Or challenge your friends to the 1959 course along Fredericksburg Road. Loser buys beers at the dog and kid-friendly Metzger Biergarten on site.

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SIMPLE DESSERT Make sure you save room for dessert today because we have saved the best for last. There is nothing quite like the wholesome fresh flavors of a paleta from El Paraiso. Strawberry and pineapple are refreshing, but the pickle and Lucas paletas are hometown favorites. TRADITIONAL DANCE Since the 1950s, the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico has graced the stage to preserve the traditional dances of Mexico. The music and dancers take audiences on a journey celebrating the different cultures and traditions of Mexico. On April 10, the show will go on at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets range from $29.50 to $75.

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DAY THREE - COMBO Today, we are mixing it up with some classic San Antonio vibes and some fun and trendy newer spots. NEW VIEWS If you need a new perspective, try the 750-foot Tower of the Americas. Hovering above Hemisfair, this iconic spot gives visitors the best panoramic views in the City. The Skies Over Texas 4D ride takes you on a tour of the Lone Star State, complete with a peek at the space shuttle at NASA and an evening under the Friday night lights of a Texas high school football game. Then ascend the tower to the rotating Chart House restaurant. Even if you just enjoy a warm gooey lava cake, it is worth the visit to sit and watch as the San Antonio skyline passes you by. HISTORY + CULTURE The history of yesterday influences the cultures of today and we have got just the place to learn about both at the Institute of Texan Cultures. This Smithsonian affiliate museum helps to preserve and celebrate the stories of the people who helped make Texas the place it is today. Boost your Texas pride today with a visit and soak in the past, present and the future of the Lone Star State.

ARTISTS PALATE We are painting a pretty picture for our palate with brunch at Box Street Social. It is tough to decide whether you can wait to take a pic of your pretty plate for your social feed, or if you need to dive right in and feed your face. But each of the plates at this place are absolutely as tasty as they look. The Box St. Brekky is insane with sunny eggs, box tots, bacon, Brussels hash and more. Pair it with the lemon, raspberry and ginbased Caroline’s Hat cocktail and your morning will be made. TOUR IN STYLE See the sights of the city from the comfort of a Mercedes van with See Sight Tours. Your guide will pick you up at your downtown hotel, then you are off to see the most popular San Antonio sights like the Alamo, the San Antonio Missions and historic Market Square. You will get skip-the-line entry and you are treated to an incredible lunch overlooking the city. 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 she showcases those bilingual skills on FB + IG @crystalhenrywrites and on Twitter @chenrywrites.

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BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. www.countyline.com

ITALIAN GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. www.guillermosdowntown.com

BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. www.fogodechao.com

MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk michelinos.us. www PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com

TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. www.texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. www.maddogs.net DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. www.schilos.com GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. www.biergartenriverwalk.com LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS 231 S. Alamo Street www.littlerheinprosthaus.com ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. www.mercadoritas.com KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza www.kilwins.com IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. www.durtynellyspub.com

PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce www.pizzaritas.com ZOCCA 420 W. Market www.zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston www.acenar.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. www.riversedgecafesa.com SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez www.toweroftheamericas.com

ON THE BEND 123 Losoya St. www.onthebendsa.com TEX-MEX CAFÉ OLE 521 River Walk www.cafeole.us CASA RIO 430 E. Commerce St. www.casa-rio.com DOMINGO RESTAURANTE 123 N. St. Mary’s St. www.domingorestaurant.com IRON CACTUS 200 River Walk www.ironcactus.com THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528 River Walk www.originalmexican.com RIO RIO CANTINA 421 E. Commerce St. www.rioriocantina.com RITA’S ON THE RIVER 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 www.ritasontheriver.com

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 212 College Street Ste 10 www.joescrabshack.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 517 N. Presa www.landrysseafood.com

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ART PACE 445 N Main Ave www.artpace.org

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

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

BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 210 W. Market Street www.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. www.buckhornmuseum.com CASA SALAZAR 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 (210) 472-2272 www.themajestic.com/casa THE COLLECTION 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 www.thecollectionsanantonio.com DEL SOL OF SAN ANTONIO 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 231-0900 www.delsol.com DOSEUM 2800 Broadway St. www.thedoseum.org EL MERCADO 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare FIESTA AT NORTH STAR 102 W. Rector Street San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 801-9900 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 www.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 www.thetwig.indiebound.com

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Avenue www.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.visitsanantonio.com

THE VINEYARD 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 www.thevineyardshoppingcenter.com

SHOPS OF LA CANTERA 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 www.theshopsatlacantera.com

WYNDHAM SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 111 E. Pecan Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 489-9768 www.sawyn.com

SHOPS AT RIVERCENTER 849 E. Commerce www.shoprivercenter.com

THE WESTIN RIVERWALK 420 W. Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 413-9731 www.westin.com

77T’S SOUVENIRS & T-SHIRTS 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 549-1279 www.77tshirts.com 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

PLAZA TAXCO La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com RIVER ART GROUP La Villita - Bldg. 14 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com STARVING ARTIST GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com

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38 USO 69 San Antonio Public Library

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS RESTAURANTS Bier Garten River Walk www.biergartensa.com 210-212-7299 The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941 Dave & Busters www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600 Denny’s Riverwalk www.dennys.com 210-223-4321 The Frosty Dog Frozen Drinks www.frostydogsa.com 210-354-3002

The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951

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

Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782

ATTRACTIONS Bario Aviation, Inc. Air Tours www.barioaviationservices.com 830-460-9028

Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060 Rio Rio Cantina www.riorioriverwalk.com 210-226-8462 The River’s Edge Café + Patio Bar www.riversedgecafesa.com 210-270-0786

Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835

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

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

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

LandShark Bar & Grill www.sanantonio.landsharkbarandgrill.com 210-556-1790

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

Little Rhein Prost Haus www.prosthaussa.com 210-890-2225

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

Mad Dogs British Pub www.maddogs.net 210-222-0220

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000 Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com 830-755-8080 City Sightseeing San Antonio www.citysightseeingsanantonio.com 210-224-8687 The DoSeum www.thedoseum.org 210-212-4453 LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ san-antonio 210-610-1150 Natural Bridge Caverns www.naturalbridgecaverns.com 210-651-6101 SeaLife San Antonio Aquarium www.visitsealife.com/san-antonio 210-610-1150

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