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28 CULTURE & COMMUNITY CANARY ISLANDS HERITAGE By Susan Yerkes

SIP & SAVOR SAN ANTONIO HISTORIC RESTAURANTS THAT HAVE SURVIVED THE TEST OF TIME By Kimberly A. Suta

GREAT FINDS THE HEIGHTS OF SAN ANTONIO SHOPPING By Dawn Robinette

16 FAMILY FUN MARINE MADNESS Diving Into Underwater Fun in San Antonio By Drew Henry

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The original Original Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio opened in 1899 and closed in 1960. In 1969, David J. Straus II, already on a mission to turn the River Walk into a viable tourist destination, purchased three buildings along the river to create river-level restaurants. In 1984, Bob Buchanan and partner Hap Veltman leased and subsequently purchased the buildings, and when learning of the Original Mexican Restaurant that had been located just across the river for more than 60 years, they were granted permission to use the name and the restaurant was resurrected. Bob Buchanan has been a passionate and dedicated force in shaping the River Walk for more than 50 years. He has owned several restaurants along the river, beginning with the innovative Kangaroo Court in 1968-2003. www.OriginalMexican.com

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THE SAN ANTONIO SUMMER BUCKET LIST With summer coming to an end, it is time to review that bucket list of activities we all hoped to conquer. There is still time! The fun never stops in San Antonio! There are also several restaurants in town that have not slowed down either. Some of the oldest restaurants are right along the River Walk, with others close by. Create your own list to tick off and you will understand why these historic landmarks are oldies but goodies. The River Walk is also home to many more restaurants—some classic, some uber-trendy— and all pair perfectly with the fantastic line-up of live entertainment in downtown, creating an endless combination of date night choices. By day, grab the whole family for visits to local theme parks, the zoo and Hemisfair for its splash pad and a trip up the iconic Tower of the Americas, then come back down for a river barge tour along the River Walk

and even a San Antonio Missions baseball game. Do not forget to visit Historic Market Square for more live entertainment, delicious dining and shopping to find the perfect souvenir to take home. For more shopping, a cluster of bespoke home décor stores can by found right along Broadway, at the edge of downtown. You will also find their collections of ladies’ accessories are beautifully unique. For those searching for animal experiences, there are plenty of ways to get up-close and personal with those that love the land and others who live in the sea. Several touchy-feely animal encounters are available at the zoo, SeaWorld of Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns and even a local alpaca farm. So, pick your favorite activities and get busy exploring all San Antonio has to offer!

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SAN ANTONIO HISTORIC RESTAURANTS T H AT H AV E SURVIVED THE TEST OF TIME By Kimberly A. Suta

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San Antonio is so magnificently rich in culture and history and that includes many of our downtown restaurants, not to mention the River Walk itself. As time goes by and memory fades, it is easy to forget the historical significance of these landmark locations.

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As an example, did you know that the River Walk likely would not even exist if it were not for a puppet show? Fun fact! In 1926, The Conservation Society put on a puppet show at City Hall and took commissioners on a canoe ride along the river in an effort to convince them to save it. Thankfully, it was a success and they started building in 1939.

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Casa Rio, located along the River Walk, is also steeped in history. Interestingly, the Commerce Street bridge near the restaurant was the site of the first bridge built across the river in the late 1700s. The notorious Santa Anna himself crossed this very bridge during the Battle of the Alamo. Casa Rio has been around since 1946 and is the oldest restaurant on the River Walk. They claim responsibility for the evolution of the river barge tours and dinners, which started with canoes, paddle boats and even gondolas.

restaurant in all of San Antonio and originally opened as a saloon in Beeville, Texas in the 1900s. It survived prohibition thanks to Mama Schilo’s delicious classic German recipes. They moved to their current location in 1942 and still serve their famed frosty mugs of root beer, another traditional Schilo’s recipe. Schilo’s is open for breakfast and lunch, and the menu is filled with incredible GermanTexan delights, including the hearty Papa Fritz Breakfast (two eggs, hashbrowns or grits, toast or biscuits and ham, bacon, sausage, maple links or bratwurst), crispy Potato Pancakes served with applesauce and the fluffiest Pioneer Sweet Cream Pancakes. For lunch, of course, you must try the ever-popular Reuben or Polish Neighbor (polish sausage on a toasted bun), along with a side of deviled eggs or hot pretzels with beer cheese. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Tex-Mex does not get any more traditional than at Casa Rio, which still serves the original “Regular Plate” that debuted on their 1946 menu and was inspired by the popular local cantinas. This scrumptious tradition comes with an enchilada, tamale, chili, rice and Schilo's beans. You can find all of your favorite Tex-Mex fare here, from nachos and flautas to chili relleno and pollo asado. I can think of few other places I would rather go for an authentic taste of San Antonio. Just a few doors down from Casa Rio, you will find The Original Mexican Restaurant, which serves dishes inspired Alternatively, Casa Rio’s sister restaurant, Schilo’s, which is by the traditional flavors of Old Mexico. The original Original located upstairs on Commerce Street is an homage to San Mexican Restaurant was founded in 1899 but closed in 1960 Antonio’s German heritage. Schilo’s is actually the oldest and was located just across the River on Losoya Street. In

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1988, the new Original was rebooted by another company and became the third Mexican restaurant to open on the Paseo del Rio. It is a great stop for lunch or dinner for crispy tacos, ginormous burritos and even cheeseburgers. Do not leave without ordering a slice of their heavenly skyhigh Kangaroo Court Cheesecake topped with either Goldbrick chocolate sauce, strawberry or caramel sauce. Located in Market Square, Mi Tierra is a tourist hot spot when it comes to Tex-Mex. This world-famous landmark restaurant has been indelibly woven into San Antonio’s history with 80 years under its belt. It opened in 1941 as a tiny three-table café geared towards farmers and other earlyrisers at the mercado but has since expanded into a spacious, festive and iconic restaurant where you can enjoy all of your Tex-Mex favorites, including quesadillas, tortilla soup and CASA RIO specialties like their charbroiled ribeye www.CasaRio.com steak called Steak a la Tampiquena. EARL ABEL’S www.EarlAbelsSA.com You can also enjoy a variety of traditional Mexican pastries, like LA FONDA ON MAIN colorful conchas, pan de muerto, www.LaFondaOnMain.com bunuelos and roscas de reyes. It is the MI TIERRA perfect place to celebrate with family, www.MiTierraCafe.com friends and a group of sweet-sounding mariachis! THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN

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Earl Abel’s is yet another family tradition, which has been serving San SCHILO’S Antonio since 1933, when silent film www.Schilos.com organist by the same name opened his 10-seat restaurant on Main St. They are now open in the Historic Pearl area for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Earl Abel’s is essentially an old-school diner renowned for their comfort food favorites such as Chicken Fried Chicken, Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Catfish (a beloved Southern dish), Roast Turkey, Meatloaf and Chicken and Waffles, along with a slew of soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers, not to mention award-winning desserts, such as to-die-for eclairs, crème puffs, cakes and pies.

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Finally, we promise you cannot go wrong dining at La Fonda on Main, which just so happens to be the oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, founded in 1932. It is no wonder they have survived everything, from the Great Depression to the recent pandemic. Their food is just that good. The focus is on Tex-Mex as well as cuisine from interior Mexico. Whenever I am craving fish tacos, this is my go-to, but I also love their specials. Some favorites are the Camarones Al Ajillo – gulf shrimp with chile de arbol and garlic butter sauce and a creamy nopal white rice or the Diver Scallops Veracruzana – jumbo scallops with salsa Veracruz and primavera rice. So, grab a margarita and dig into their amazing chips and roasted salsa, to start, as you relax in their hacienda-style dining room or, preferably, on the patio under a beautiful shade tree. They recently opened up a sidewalk terrace in order to offer additional seating in a fun, new atmosphere. It and the patio are kept cool with fans, so it is an ideal option during our Texas summers, as are all of these fantastic historic restaurants! WRITER’S BIO Kimberly A. Suta of Sutapants Productions is a local and national food writer, award-winning filmmaker and publicist for the culinary industry. She is also the co-creator of Homegrown Chef, a culinary series and catering and events company, featuring our city’s best chefs and delicious eats. Kimberly also hosts River Walk Culinary Adventure Tours, walking food tours that highlight the fantastic offerings along the River Walk for both ticketed events and private groups. Got to homegrowncheftv.com/culinary-tours for details.

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Are you looking for a way to cool down with family in San Antonio this summer? Make a splash and dive into some underwater fun with your gang of trusted explorers! San Antonio is known for its bustling life along its famous River Walk. But what ocean critters call San Antonio home? We are dedicating the entire day to meeting our splish-splashing friends. Join us as we take an underwater dive (without getting wet), get up close and personal with our aquatic friends, make a catch and even check out some flying fish. So, pack up the family boat (or car), and get started on a day of marine madness! SEA LIFE SAN ANTONIO: EXPLORE THE OCEAN FLOOR Get ready to go deep-sea diving without even getting wet! SEA LIFE San Antonio is located downtown in the Shops at Rivercenter, and tickets to this aquarium start at just $20 per person. Inside lies San Antonio’s only underwater Ocean Tunnel that you have to SEA to believe. Get up close and personal with over 500 undersea creatures from their point of view— under the water’s surface! The Ocean Tunnel is 20 feet deep and traverses through a 155,000-gallon tank. Watch sharks swim directly overhead and maybe even spot a diver or two. The fun does not stop there. You can also check out daily marine talks and feedings, including shark feedings. If you feel extra adventurous, you can explore the interactive touch pool, where you can pet stingrays, crabs and sea urchins. While on your journey, do not forget to track Blackbeard and see if you can uncover his sunken treasure in these unchartered waters! SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO: EXPERIENCE UP-CLOSE SEA LIFE ENCOUNTERS SeaWorld San Antonio is the country’s largest marine life park. This park, located just 25 minutes west of downtown, contains more than 250 acres of maritime life exhibitions, thrill rides and water rides to explore. Here you can test your courage on thrilling coasters, including the Texas Stingray, Wave Breaker and Steel Eel. While the rides are fun, we are here to explore the fantastic up-close sea life encounters. During SeaWorld’s guided interaction experiences, you can enter the habitat, pet and feed the animals for an unforgettable hands-on adventure. Choose from interactions with penguins, sea lions, dolphins, belugas and puffins. Can you imagine how fun it would be to pet a dolphin and feed a penguin? You and your family will feel like a real-life Jacques Cousteau! If you prefer to keep your land legs, you can also go on immersive tours to learn more about killer whales, sea lions, sharks, stingrays and other marine life. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop from expert marine trainers. Additionally, you can upgrade your day of fun with VIP dining, front-of-line and dolphin swim packages. Get ready, explorers!

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begin. Brackenridge Park was created in 1899 when George Washington Brackenridge donated more than 340 acres of woodlands to the city of San Antonio. This land gave the city an expansive green space and room for outdoor recreation right in the heart of it all. Inside the park, you will find baseball fields, playgrounds, pavilions for gatherings, picnic areas with BBQ pits, walking trails and even peaceful fishing spots. So, grab your fishing pole and cast your line riverside. You can show off your skills and grill up some grub if you catch something. (Do not worry. Brackenridge Park is close to some of the city’s best restaurants, and we have some amazing seafood recommendations coming your way that the family will love.) MUSEUM REACH: TAKE SELFIES WITH FLYING “F.I.S.H.” Did you know that the San Antonio River is home to a population of flying fish? You can find them along the banks of the Museum Reach, a stretch of the river between downtown and Pearl. (You can walk there in about 45 minutes or take a quick five-minute drive.) The flying fish live under the I-35 overpass and are best to view at night. Ok, by now, you are wondering all about these fishies. “F.I.S.H.,” designed by New York artist Donald Lipski, is probably the most recognizable art piece along the river. This installation comprises 25 seven-foot-long fiberglass figures of native long-eared sunfish suspended from the overpass. Walk along this route at night, and you will see them illuminated and reflected off the river below. Do not forget to take a selfie to show your friends! SeaWorld San Antonio

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WRAP UP YOUR DAY AT SEA You and the family have probably worked up an ocean-sized appetite after your day of maritime exploration. Luckily, the last leg of our tour places you by some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and food trucks. After you grab pictures with “F.I.S.H.,” continue walking up the river to Pearl, where you will find Senior Fish and La Gloria. Each of these restaurants offers authentic seafood tacos and ceviche. If you are feeling like something more casual, walk your way back downtown and stop at El Camino. This outdoor bar along the river has

refreshing cocktails and a food truck park that offers an ever-changing menu. We hope you enjoyed your day of marine madness here in San Antonio. It just shows that you never know what you are going to SEA! 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 portfolio at DrewHenryWrites.com and follow his antics on Instagram at @drewhenrywrites.

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When it comes to things to do in San Antonio, the choices are endless, and the nightlife is no exception. Whether you are looking to take in dinner and a show or maybe grab a cocktail beforehand in one of the many sleek hotels, the downtown scene on the River Walk is the perfect place to pick your nightlife. Here are a few suggestions paired around the theme of dinner and a show, with a few places known for great cocktails thrown in for good measure. Be sure to contact these establishments directly for details on specific business hours and prices. DINNER & DRINKS

CROCKETT TAVERN 320 Bonham Newly opened in the historic Crockett Hotel and just feet away from the perimeter walls of the legendary Alamo, the Crockett Tavern was designed to transport guests to the days when Texas was a battleground for independence. This includes mural-sized oil paintings of the Battles of San Jacinto and the Alamo, along with a collection of spectacular Western brass sculptures. Come for a delicious lunch or dinner with dishes inspired by Texas country and camp fire cooking (you will not likely find beer battered cactus anywhere else) and stay for the full bar, drink specials and live entertainment on weekends. THE MOON’S DAUGHTERS 115 Lexington Avenue Located rooftop at the Thompson San AntonioRiverwalk hotel and inspired by the Greek goddess of the moon, The Moon’s Daughters lives up to its name offering a full celestial experience with the new 20 RIO Magazine

“Cosmic Night” series that will take place whenever a full moon lands each month. On August 11, guests will find a Cosmic Coaster under their cocktail inspired by the Sturgeon Moon. The Cosmic Coaster adds a flair of entertainment where guests will have the chance to scan a QR code, receive a By Lakendra Lewis prompt to think of questions, followed by unique insights, and will conclude with a positive affirmation. There will also be live music and a telescope to see the moon glitter along. FIUME PIZZERIA & WINE BAR 200 South Alamo Street Fiume [fyoo-me] Pizzeria and Wine Bar, located on the San Antonio River, merges the authentic flavors of Italy with traditional Texas ingredients. The artisan, Texas-crafted pizza incorporates local flavors and features the Neapolitan-style in what they define as Texapoletana. The name Fiume—meaning river—spotlights the San Antonio River, the core of this dynamic, culturally diverse city. Their vision and menu are exemplary of an elevated dining experience revered for its deep local roots and hyperlocal culinary craftsmanship.

ELSEWHERE GARDEN BAR & KITCHEN 103 East Jones Avenue Once you have experienced this new restaurant with its wide variety of games, drinks, food, entertainment and beautiful scenery, you may not want to be anywhere other than Elsewhere Garden. Established in 2020, this hidden oasis has quickly become a new gem in the River Walk’s crown, boasting trees, plants and porch swings that overlook the river. The menu includes an array of beers, margaritas, spiked coffees, seltzers, wines and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Plus, pets of all kinds are welcome to join in on events that include playing Jenga, Connect Four, card games and live trivia. BOUDRO’S ON THE RIVERWALK 421 East Commerce Street This popular Texas bistro has been a River Walk favorite since it opened its doors in 1986. Situated right along the banks of the river, diners can enjoy a glass of wine or a margarita and watch tableside as avocados, onions and cilantro are transformed into fresh guacamole before their eyes. Between a menu that boasts a vast array of fine cuisine, including wood-grilled steaks, seafood, cocktails and the scenic riverside view, you cannot go wrong. OCHO 1015 Navarro Street Overlooking the River Walk and tucked inside a glass conservatory within the Hotel Havana, Ocho serves authentic Mexican cuisine from a menu rooted in the hotel’s pan-Latin cultural influences from Mexico, Cuba and Texas. Be sure to also try the tequila, one of the signature drinks served in the hotel’s Havana Bar. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

DORREGO’S 150 East Houston Street Pop into Dorrego’s bar located inside the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk for a Poptail—a combination of an alcohol-filled popsicle and a cocktail. These cool, frosty drinks are back by popular demand for the summer featuring top-shelf alcohol-infused popsicles made with fresh fruit purée. Try the Prickly Pear Margarita Poptail—a fruity fuchsia popsicle dunked into a margarita, or the Valencia Dream Poptail—an orange-vanilla popsicle served in a glass of prosecco. Dorrego’s also offers some delicious Argentinian-inspired food, the only menu of its kind in the city. SUPPER 136 E Grayson Street Located in the historic Hotel Emma at Pearl, this upscale farm-to-table American eatery is headed by Chef John Brand, who personally selects each dish based on inspired flavors and what is in season. In addition to boasting a large variety of vegetarian fare on the menu, diners will enjoy the elegance and ambiance of beautiful views of the river from the outdoor patio. TRE TRATTORIA 200 West Jones Avenue Inspired by Tuscan hillsides and the region’s family-style dining, this Italian eatery on the grounds of the San Antonio Museum of Art is ideal for a date night or family night. The menu features classic Italian dishes alongside modern cuisine that includes fresh antipasti selections, homemade pasta dishes and made-to-order cast iron pizzas. Enjoy the renovated interior of the Beretta Hops House, which not only offers a gorgeous view of the River Walk but also features accents of wine vines and stag leaf ferns crawling across its rustic brick walls.

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CHARLINE MCCOMBS EMPIRE THEATRE: COMEDY BANG! BANG! LIVE! AUGUST 5, 7:00PM Celebrate 13 years of comedy mayhem with podcast creators Scott Aukerman (director of “Between Two Ferns”), Paul F. Tompkins (“Bojack Horseman”) and the CBB All-Stars in a rotating cast of characters as they improvise “humanity’s podcast” live onstage. Oh, and every show is different, so you will not know what is going to happen! DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND AUGUST 20, 8:00PM For nearly 20 years, this tribute band has been performing sold out shows around the world and now the Dave Matthews Tribute Band (DMTB) will bring their stellar sound to the Alamo City during their latest national tour. Founded in 2004, the DMTB is the only nationally touring tribute to the Dave Matthews Band. This five-

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piece ensemble strives to pay homage to their famous counterparts by matching the excitement, energy, intensity and intimacy of a DMB live show, and boy, do they jam with flying colors. MAJESTIC THEATRE: MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL AUGUST 9-14, 7:30PM This ferociously funny new musical, adapted from the 2004 film, brings Cady Heron, who grew up in an African savanna, to the wild and savage ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Naïve Cady must learn to survive in the jungle that is high school and its vicious popularity pecking order. By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George, Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign. But she learns the hard way you cannot cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND AUGUST 22, 7:30PM The Cowboy Man is returning to San Antonio for an exciting evening that includes tunes from his first studio album in 10 years, “12th of June.” This is a performance you will not want to miss! 1964 THE TRIBUTE AUGUST 26, 7:00PM Those fab lads are at it again! Join John, Paul, George and Ringo, aka 1964 The Tribute, as they return to the Majestic for a performance that will leave no doubt as to why this tribute band has been hailed by Rolling Stone as the “Best Beatles tribute on earth.” Prepare to experience the early days of Beatlemania with this cast of talented professional musicians who authentically recreate the look, feel and note-for-note sound of what it was like to attend a Beatles concert in 1964, and come away singing yeah, yeah, yeah! TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: ROBERT EARL KEEN AUGUST 5, 8:00PM For Robert Earl Keen, the road does not go on forever. After four decades, the legendary Texas songwriter and troubadour is hanging up his traveling shoes with his final tour, “I’m Comin’ Home: 41 Years on the Road.” Concertgoers are invited to attend an after party starting at 10:00pm in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater that will include food, drinks, music and dancing. Tickets to the after party are $15 for regular admission and $10 for Tobin Center members. JAKE SHIMABUKURO AUGUST 13, 8:00PM Do not miss this American ukulele virtuoso who could arguably be the Jimi Hendrix of the instrument.

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Known for his fast and complex finger work, Shimabukuro’s music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk and flamenco. The Hawaii native recently released “Jake & Friends,” featuring collaborations with a who’s who of music royalty, from Willie Nelson and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Loggins. IL DIVO – AUGUST 28, 8:00PM Following the recent death of the group’s Spanish baritone, Carlos Marin, the remaining members of Il Divo—America’s David Miller, France’s Sebastien Izambard and Switzerland’s Urs Buhler—will carry on in tribute to their late friend, stopping in San Antonio for a performance that had to be rescheduled from earlier this year. Previously called the “For Once in My Life Tour,” the group is continuing the tour as a Greatest Hits showcase that will include many Il Divo favorites as well as special guest vocalist, Mexican American baritone Steven LaBrie.

CHARLINE MCCOMBS EMPIRE THEATRE www.MajesticEmpire.com CROCKETT TAVERN www.CrockettTavern.com DORREGO’S www.Dorregos.com ELSEWHERE GARDEN BAR & KITCHEN www.ElsewhereTexas.com FIUME PIZZERIA AND WINE BAR www.FiumePizzeria.com

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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Dancing and Artisans on the River Walk! Fiesta Noche del Rio

Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 5 & 6 Time: 8:30pm Location: Arneson River Theatre along the San Antonio River Walk First performed in 1957, Fiesta Noche del Rio, an Alamo Kiwanis production, has entertained hundreds of thousands of River Walk guests every year since with a colorful celebration of music and dancing on the historic Arneson River Theatre stage. The traditional folklorico dance and music have deep roots in San Antonio’s history, and can be traced back to ceremonial and celebratory dances from Mexico’s many different regions and states. Through ticket sales for this dynamic production, the Alamo Kiwanis Club has raised more than $2.75 million for the less fortunate and disadvantaged children in San Antonio since its inception 65 years ago. Purchase tickets at www.FiestaNocheSA.com and at all San Antonio area H-E-B’s customer service centers during the performance season.

TICKET PRICES: Adults: $20 Seniors (ages 60+): $15 Children ages 6 to 14 years: $8 (Children under 6 are free!) Active and Retired Military: $15 Groups of 10 or more: $15 per person Groups of 26 or more: $12 per person

River Walk Summer Artisan Show August 5-7, 2022, Friday-Sunday Friday & Saturday: 11:00am to 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm

The Summer 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.

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River Walk Royalty Court Campaign Kick-Off! Since 1987, the River Walk Royalty have served as ambassadors for the River Walk, sharing in the mission to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk and support San Antonio charities. Each year four King and four Queen candidates raise money to support these efforts. Titles are awarded based on the most money raised for King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Duke and Duchess and Count and Countess, and a Royal Coronation Ceremony occurs at the Mardi Gras Festival, kicking off the Mardi Gras Parade on the river. Royalty make appearances at both River Walk and city-wide events throughout their one-year reign. Go to www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk/about/royalty/ for more information or to donate to a candidate.

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The “Heights” of San Antonio Shopping By Dawn Robinette

San Antonio’s charm radiates from the heart of downtown through the city, spreading across neighborhoods and niches not on the beaten path. When you are ready to stretch and explore, let the lights of Broadway be your guide. We are not talking about a trip to the Big Apple, but Broadway Avenue, a storied street that starts downtown and runs north through culture, flavor and wonderful shopping. You will ultimately find yourself in Alamo Heights—and the height of fabulous finds. 24 RIO Magazine

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If you would like to start your shopping with the sustenance of amazing muffins, quiche or cupcakes (ahem, muffins with icing!), let the flavors of beloved Bird Bakery lead you to Broadway neighbor Baker Tatum. Known for beautiful orchids, the colorful blooms pop in every corner of the store filled with a rainbow of home goods, glassware, décor, jewelry and gift items. Original artwork dots the walls alongside shelves of unique finds and gifts you will want to keep for yourself and over-the-top customer service pairs with antiques, linens, candles, games and more, making it hard to choose what not to take home. Do not miss their statement jewelry pieces and cute purses, too. If you had the willpower to avoid a frosted breakfast, reward yourself with a visit to Frosted Home, a curated shopping experience for those who love home décor or seek the perfect gift. A luxury lifestyle store stocked with unique home furnishings that draw in local designers and home décor lovers seeking a custom, not cookie-cutter look, every inch of the store is a treat. Custom upholstery, lighting, fabrics, wallpaper, rugs and accessories give shoppers an extensive selection whether starting from scratch or just adding a new pop to their living space. The guilt-free icing on the cake? Frosted Home showcases a great selection of beautiful designer jewelry, bags and scarves to satisfy a fashionista’s pursuit of a new wardrobe addition or gift. Many items can be drop-shipped home to your door, and you can check out their Instagram for timely tips on decorating and home entertaining. Another spot to explore home décor is Laurie Saunders Ltd. Specializing in antiques and interiors, you will find a wide array of home furnishings from true antiques to carefully selected reproductions as well as home accessories for any interest— unique decorative objects, tasteful tabletop items, expansive collections of books, blue and white porcelains and seasonal thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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gifts for every occasion. Before starting her company, Laurie enjoyed helping her friends decorate their homes. Her deep appreciation for interiors coupled with her signature style and flair for entertaining have made her stores well-loved landmarks over the years. There is nothing more fun than a shop with an electic array of the latest trends, fun classics and unexpected finds and Sveldt Veldt fits the bill. Kitschy jewelry, seasonal accessories that will make you stand out and cheeky, colorful décor that will add personality and color to any room? Sveldt Veldt has it all. A visit might include vintage fabric, the latest acrylic décor or a monkey plant stand. Their collection of hostess gifts—or the perfect addition to your own cocktail hours—includes coasters to make everyone laugh and serving pieces that add style to any table. So many of the finds are limited that if you see something you love, snap it up: it will not be there when you go back. If you want to grab some power tools, a new grill, pool floats, darling jewelry and the most gorgeous tableware, Sunset & Co. RIO Magazine

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is the place to be. Power tools and jewelry under one roof make sense when you see the amazing displays at what began as a hardware store but has evolved to offer the best of everything you can imagine. This San Antonio institution is a must-shop for deciding on the perfect grill, gift shopping, adding placemats to the dining table, upgrading your kitchenware, birthday presents, decorating your bedroom, enhancing your backyard or landing the cutest planters. The tablescapes are so beautiful you will want to sit down and eat—there are also gourmet food options to help make that happen. Give yourself time to explore and enjoy everything because every corner of the store offers something you will want to take home. And you are just around the corner from the McNay Art Museum, making it a fun addition to exploring the McNay’s masterpieces. For attitude, laughs and the most unique items, venture from Broadway for a stop at Feliz Modern on nearby West Olmos. The store is light and cheery even before you step through the door, with huge windows that let you peek at the fun inside. But let us be honest: practically every angle of the store is Instaworthy with pops of color that will make your social media feed the envy of everyone you know. Colorful party gear, the perfect card, accessories you will find nowhere else, home goods with so much pizzazz it is hard to believe the shelves can hold it all and pet gear that will up your fur’s game, too? Yep, all of that greets you and makes you want to just stay all day—and buy, buy, buy. And when you head back to Broadway, you can visit their second location at Pearl, and Rancho Diaz, their dedicated home goods destination that makes a great excuse to end your day noshing at Pearl’s wonderful restaurants.

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, San Antonio Magazine and Texas Lifestyle Magazine.

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HERITAGE

CANARY ISLANDS

By Susan Yerkes

TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS, 1730—ON THIS SMALL ISLAND JUST OFF AFRICA’S NORTHWEST COAST, 25 PIONEER FAMILIES BOARDED A SMALL, RICKETY WOODEN SAILING SHIP AND BEGAN A LONG, ARDUOUS JOURNEY TO TEXAS. THEY SOUGHT A FRESH START IN THE NEW WORLD, FAR FROM THE DROUGHT AND VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS THAT WERE DEVASTATING THEIR HOMELANDS. THESE WERE NO ORDINARY IMMIGRANTS. THEY WERE OFFICIAL COLONISTS, COMMISSIONED BY THE KING OF SPAIN TO FORM THE FIRST CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN TEXAS, IN SAN ANTONIO. BY SENDING WORKING FAMILIES, THE SPANISH KING AIMED TO FIRM UP HIS CLAIM TO A SWATH OF THE SOUTHWEST, AT A TIME WHEN FRENCH ADVENTURERS WERE COMPETING FOR NEW TERRITORY. The story of these tenacious immigrants is not widely known. But the Canary Islands Descendants Association of San Antonio is working hard to tell it. The islanders’ trip was grueling—months at sea, followed by an 1,100mile trek on foot from Veracruz to San Antonio. In March of 1731, the travelers—now 56 of them, in 16 families—finally reached their destination—a loose settlement around a Spanish presidio and a Franciscan mission. It is easy to imagine the relief the weary travelers felt when they finally arrived. The soldiers at the presidio supplied them with “all the underclothes, the outer clothes, and sleeping clothes, arms, horses, munitions, and all the corresponding equipment which they have already received, together with two months advanced wages to each one of the fifty-six persons,” as promised by the king. They began to build simple houses and plant crops, and on August 1, 1731, they elected an alcalde (mayor), a sheriff, city secretary and a land 28 RIO Magazine

commissioner—the first official officials of the town they named the Villa of San Fernando, which would become San Antonio. For decades, the isleños would wield exclusive political power in the new town. In 1738 they laid the cornerstone of their church, now San Fernando Cathedral, and their surveyors marked off Plaza de las Islas (Main Plaza) and a set of radiating streets where government buildings, stores and individual housing would be built. The whole plaza was locked in a grid, forming a cross, with the church as a center. You can still see the mark of the center of the city in its floor. “When you look at downtown, the Plaza de Armas at City Hall, the Plaza de las Islas, San Fernando Cathedral—the Canary Islanders had a major impact,” said Freddie Bustillo, president of the Canary Islands Descendants Association of San Antonio. “When you go down a list of San Antonio mayors, the first 25 or 30 of them were either Canary Islanders or their descendants.” The civic connection continues in lively exchanges of business, culture and tourism between San Antonio and thesanantonioriverwalk.com

E her two Canary Sister Cities, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Palma. Many San Antonians trace their lineage back to one or more of those industrious pioneers. The association’s membership also includes descendants from around the U.S. and in Europe, South America and Mexico. Because of their special status, the Canarians who came to San Antonio kept meticulous records, so their genealogy is fairly easily researched, right down to the Spanish government’s detailed physical descriptions of each of the 56 men, women and children. Today the most prominent public reminder of the Canarians’ history here is a Founders Monument by the Bexar County Courthouse, spearheaded by the descendants. A perfect selfie spot, it is comprised of five life-sized bronze figures—a Native American, Franciscan friar, Spanish soldier and a Canarian man and woman with a goat, which they might well have raised. Canary Islands descendants were models for the couple and the soldier—a Franciscan and Native American modeled for the other two. Blocks away, in San Fernando Cathedral, a section of the wall of the original church still stands. A statue of the Virgen de Candelaria, a Black Madonna who is the islands’ patron saint, stands in a large niche. “Every few years, the Canary Islands government sends over a new dress for her,” Bustillo said. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Other reminders of the islanders can be found in street names and neighborhoods near the missions. “You will find clusters where families that received land have maintained it for generations,” Bustillo said. “Leal Street—the first alcalde was Juan Leal. The Arocha family, Huizar, Pacheco, Flores, quite a few families still live on streets near Mission San José that were part of the old Spanish land grants,” he added. He and his wife still own property on Bustillos Drive.

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Bustillo’s cousin recently loaned the Bullock Texas State History Museum an 1850 surveyor’s document showing the various land grants as part of a new exhibit on the Canary Islands colonists. The association also marks key dates with luncheons and masses. On August 6 they will celebrate the 291st anniversary of the official establishment of the first Cabildo (government). The group also appears at history days, parades and reenactments and awards annual scholarships.

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They keep in close touch with their motherland, too. Last year, when a volcanic eruption devastated La Palma, they raised $16,000 for a relief fund. They treasure their Canary Islands roots and they are telling their ancestors’ stories with pride.

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CANARY ISLANDS DESCENDANTS ASSOCIATION-SAN ANTONIO www.CIDA-SA.org DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS www.DRTinfo.org INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES www.TexanCultures.utsa.edu

THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY www.TexasHistory.unt.edu THE SEED OF TEXAS www.Heritage.bexar.org

WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is an award-winning journalist based in San Antonio. She treasures her travels through the Canary Islands—especially little Lanzerote, home to most of the 25 families who set out for Texas in 1730. She is grateful she did not have to get there in an antique wooden ship.

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Lazo with Don Strange at the Estancia Del Norte Hotel

Monday - Thursday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LAZO 37 NE Interstate 410 Loop San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 321-4895 www.LazoWithDonStrange.com

Dear Guests, Over the past 70 years, Don Strange of Texas has been part of some of your most momentous occasions. We have served generations of your families, celebrating weddings, births, promotions, birthdays and retirements. We have come into your homes, offices and ranches, bringing the Don Strange of Texas experience to your tables. It is my great honor to invite you to dine at our table. Welcome to LAZO with Don Strange, located at the Estancia Del Norte Hotel. Our premier San Antonio restaurant is a collaboration of two iconic San Antonio brands with one collective mission—to provide locals and tourists with an exceptional, authentic experience that reflects our culture. Growing up in Texas’s first family of catering, food is my first language. LAZO with Don Strange speaks that language fluently through a menu that features classic Don Strange of Texas foods prepared the Don Strange way. Our brand is steeped in a rich history centered around family and celebrations—from my grandparents’ humble beginnings as the owners of a grocery store with a barbecue pit to my father catering dinners on the White House lawn. Our rich legacy is filled with family recipes that reflect our love of fresh ingredients that are locally sourced, combined creatively and presented in a way that speaks to our visionary approach to culinary artistry. We take pride in incorporating all aspects of our Texas heritage with influences from South Texas, Mexico, Germany and Spain, resulting in international flavors that still taste like home. A little Don Strange makes life a little better. Now, with this exciting partnership, guests can enjoy the taste of Don Strange in a relaxing restaurant setting. Chef Sarah R. Myles understands our vision and brings her culinary creativity to our brand. Like me, Sarah’s history centers around the kitchen table. From picking Washington apples with her mom in Seattle, to “air stirring” a pot while her dad made Corn Masque Choux, her love of food is inextricably tied to a love of sharing a meal with family. Together, we are a team where food, service and memories come together for a dining experience unlike any other in San Antonio. Won’t you join us for dinner? Peace, Brian Strange

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The City’s Best Animal Attractions By Drew Henry CHOW DOWN ON A BEASTLY BREAKFAST AT THE SAN ANTONIO ZOO Giraffes and kangaroos and hippos, oh my! Start the day off right and join some of the San Antonio Zoo’s most popular residents for the most important meal of the day—Beastly Breakfast. Located just north of downtown in Brackenridge Park, the 100-year-old zoo offers 35-acres of exhibits and encounters with over 3,500 animals. The Beastly Breakfast series gets you early access to the zoo before it opens and an opportunity to dine with the wildest brunch bunch in town. Choose to hang with giraffes, kangaroos or hippos and enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast including eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, potatoes and for-purchase mimosas. While you dine, you will have the chance to meet the zoo’s animal experts, partake in animal feedings and pose alongside your animal friends for photo ops. Beastly Breakfast sessions are available Saturdays and Sundays in August from 8:30 to 10:00am. Advance tickets are $24.99 per adult and $19.99 per child, plus zoo admission. MEET SOME FLUFFY FRIENDS AT BLACK BARN ALPACAS Alpaca your bags because we are taking a road trip to Texas’ favorite alpaca ranch! Black Barn Alpacas is a 16-acre ranch in Floresville, just 45 minutes southeast of downtown San Antonio. This scenic spot is home to over 50 smiling alpacas that cannot wait to meet (and chow down on some snacks) with you. Familyowned and operated, Black Barn Alpacas is a fully functioning alpaca ranch focusing on sustainable and cruelty-free fleece production. On one of their guided alpaca tours, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about ranch life, as well as pet, feed and pose for pictures alongside some of Texas’ most adorable residents. There are only 50,000 alpacas in the United States, so hands-on alpaca experiences like this are a rare find! Tours start at $20 per person and include an hour with a ranch guide and plenty of alpaca feed. Tour times are available Tuesday through 32 RIO Magazine

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Are you looking for a roaring good time in San Antonio? Well, look no further because things are about to get wild! We are checking out some of the city’s best animal attractions, and we have a little something for everyone—from the cute and cuddly to the fierce and ferocious. Join us as we embark on our San Antonio safari. We have a stop for you on our expedition, whether you would like to brunch with party animals, pet some fluffy alpacas or even excavate fossils. So, grab your safari hat, sunscreen and sense of adventure. Hop in the Jeep and get started!

Saturday at select times throughout the day. After cuddling with your new fuzzy friends, feel free to hang out on the ranch to enjoy a picnic on the sprawling green pastures. You can even explore the on-site store and feel the softness of authentic alpaca fleece goods. Take a break from the city and join your herd in the country! GO ON SAFARI THROUGH NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH We are going on safari—Texan-style! Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is located next to Natural Bridge Caverns, just 45 minutes northeast of downtown San Antonio. This Texas-sized drive-through safari

experience is ranked in the top 20 United States safari parks and features 450 acres of rolling hills, creek beds and massive live oak trees. The scenic landscape is home to over 500 animals representing more than 40 different exotic, native and endangered animal species from across the globe. Ostrich, zebra and buffalo all roam free together on this safari, and these animal friends will come right up to your car to say hello! The safari trek covers over six miles of trails and typically takes one to two hours to complete. However, your $28.99 adult and $19.99 child admission tickets give you access to drive as many loops as you would like for the entire day. In addition to driving trails, you can also explore the ranch’s Walk-A-Bout trails, including Black Barn Alpacas

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up-close encounters with giraffes, lemurs and peacocks. After your day of exploration, chill out at the Trading Post to pick up a souvenir or chow down at the Safari Camp Grill. The grill serves pizza, burgers and even breakfast for early morning explorers. EXCAVATE FOSSILS AT THE WITTE MUSEUM Ready to learn about the animals that roamed San Antonio centuries ago? The Witte is San Antonio’s natural history museum, located just a short drive north of downtown. Dive into the age of the dinosaurs and learn about the creatures that lived in Texas before humans and tacos came along. A visit to The Witte guarantees fun for the whole family. Take a summer afternoon to learn ancient history while basking in the modern marvels of Witte Museum

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air conditioning and shade from the hot Texas sun! Admission is only $14 for adults and $10 for children. During August, the museum is offering two special exhibitions: James Ferdinand McCan: A Texas Artist Rediscovered Explore Texas at the beginning of the 20th century, when Texans lived on vast ranches and alongside roaming animals, in the first solo exhibition devoted to artist James Ferdinand McCan. His paintings capture Texas’ wild side and the people and animals that inhabited the state at a pivotal moment in history. The Power of Poison Step into the mist and vines of Colombia’s Chocó Forest and discover The Power of Poison. Uncover deadly plants, poison dart frogs and toxic caterpillars as you learn about the role of poison in nature, literature, history and human health in this captivating exhibit. . 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 portfolio at DrewHenryWrites.com and follow his antics on Instagram at @drewhenrywrites.

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SAN ANTONIO ZOO www.SAZoo.org

NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH www.WildlifeRanchTexas.com

BLACK BARN ALPACAS www.BlackBarnAlpacas.com

WITTE MUSEUM www.WitteMuseum.org

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The Good Kind Fresh and local food and cocktails served in a secret garden in the heart of historic Southtown. The Good Kind Hospitality Group, made up of Tim The Girl Catering, The Good Kind Restaurant and Ivy Hall Events, is locally owned and operated by James Beard Fellow & Food Network’s "Chopped" Competitor, Tim McDiarmid. TIM THE GIRL CATERING Tim the Girl Catering is the exclusive caterer for Ivy Hall Events and has been serving vibrant, imaginative, fresh food in San Antonio and the Hill Country since 2011. The best ingredients, prepared with love, do not need a lot of complicated styling and seasoning. With the Italian Riviera as a major influence on the culinary team’s palate and approach, each event is designed with bright flavors and colors for exuberant familial meals. The team enjoys catering parties of every type, from intimate dinners and casual cocktail hours to romantic weddings and majestic galas. Chef Tim McDiarmid crafts customized menus for every event, ensuring that her guests’ experiences will be as unique as they are.

IVY HALL EVENTS: ENJOY YOUR NEXT EVENT UNDER THE STARS A lush green oasis, the Ivy Hall garden is hidden away in San Antonio’s King William neighborhood. It is the perfect environment and location for full scale weddings, retreats, corporate events, dinners, dancing, concerts, photoshoots, ceremonies and more all under the stars. In the gardens, there is a charming vine-covered converted warehouse with elegantly appointed restrooms, a staging area and amenities. The property also Includes a funky container building perfect for an outdoor bar, VIP area, bridal suite or staging area. THE GOOD KIND Ivy Hall is also home to Tim’s elevated café, The Good Kind, where she specializes in high-quality cuisine and cocktails. The menu pays homage to Tim’s culinary roots and ideals while adopting elements of her beloved San Antonio community. Dishes reflect a healthier way of eating with many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The garden is frequented by weekly events, from live music, to markets, to pop-ups and more.

LOCATION: Southtown, on the edge of downtown San Antonio, at 1127 South St. Mary’s St. RESTAURANT HOURS: Closed Mondays Tues-Thurs: 11:00am to 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 11:00am to 11:00pm Sun: 11:00 to 10:00pm

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BATTER UP There’s no

better way to spend a hot summer night than a baseball game at Wolff Stadium. The San Antonio Missions are up against the Midland Rockhounds at the end of the month, and on Tuesdays you get tickets, draft beers, sausage wraps and pizza slices all for $2 each. Get your picture with Ballapeño, and bring your glove to catch any fly balls.

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PALETAS Draw out your childhood memories of chasing down the paleta man with a visit to El Paraiso. The melty drips from these frozen staples are the official flavor of summertime in San Antonio. Try fresh fruity flavors like strawberry, mango or banana. Or branch into the double dessert world of cheesecake and cookies and cream. After dessert, feast your eyes on the artistic treat tribute at Market Square — "Sabor del Mercado." This 10-foottall purple and blue paleta sculpture was created by San Antonio Artist David Blancas, and it sits at the steps of the art gallery in Market Square.

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MARGS AT THE MARKET Weekends at Market Square are full of margaritas and music. Take your pick from the food and artisan vendors that line the square, then find a spot to sit and enjoy the live music that floats across this vibrant market.

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FIREHOUSE FEAST Dinner plans are heating up this month with the foodie festival known as Culinaria Restaurant Week. Aug. 13 through 27, restaurants around the city prep special menus giving diners the opportunity to sample a wide range of plates. Today, try an upscale Italian dining experience at Battalion. Housed in a historic firehouse, this swanky spot is offering three course meals for $35 and regular menu choices like shrimp fra diavolo, fettuccine al ragu and tiramisu. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

It is time to cross off that quintessential San Antonio summer bucket list with icy treats, rockin’ roller coasters and some splish splashing good times. We will take you out to the ballgame and taste test some of the city’s finest dining spots with a Culinaria tour as we tackle our final funtivities of the summer. San Antonio Zoo

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on day two. . . RIDE IT OUT Strap in for a looney afternoon at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. This rollercoaster-filled theme park is a staple for tourists and locals during the summer. Start off slow with some of the family-friendly rides and Looney Tunes characters. Then as the day heats up, take a splash on Bugs’ White Water Rapids and the Gully Washer, before you test your bravery on the JOKER Carnival of Chaos. After your tummy settles from the twists and turns, grab some grub at the boardwalk or a turkey leg at Old Blues Barbeque.

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ACCESSIBLE FUN For an inclusive adventuring experience, make a visit to Morgan’s Wonderland. This ultra-accessible theme park is designed to cater to people with disabilities, and it features 25 different attractions that everyone can enjoy. Catch a ride on the Wonderland Express, or cast a line at the fishing wharf. ZOO LA LA Where else can you find worldfamous hippos in town, but the San Antonio Zoo? The zoo is a city staple that not only offers guests the chance to peep lions, tigers and bears, but they also have some pretty incredible behind-the-

scenes activities for those wanting to dive a little deeper into the action. At their Beastly Breakfast, guests can dine on waffles and scrambled eggs with kangaroos, hippos and giraffes. ADVENTUROUS DINING At Maverick Texas Brasserie dinner is what you make it. For our Culinaria tasting today, we want to try something a little different with a French-inspired menu in the heart of San Antonio. Maverick is a Southtown fave featuring an air-conditioned patio, a delectable menu of live wood-fired items, and a refreshing summer cocktail selection. RIO Magazine

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MAKE A SPLASH If you ever ran through the sprinklers as a kid, the Union Pacific Splash Pad at Hemisfair is an upgraded summer sprinkler experience. As a part of Yanaguana Garden, the splash pad is a fun place to cool off in the summer heat, plus it is surrounded by fun places to pop into, like Commonwealth Coffeehouse and Lick Honest Ice Creams. TOP NOTCH Take a trip to the top of the Tower of the Americas to check off the best views of the summer sunset in the city. Wind down with a happy hour cocktail at Bar 601, and ride down to the base of the tower for a 4D theater experience. FORE San Antonio has some incredible golf courses, but the summer months are just too hot to hit the outdoor fairways. Instead, book a private Topgolf Swing Suite at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. These air-conditioned interactive gaming simulators take you right to

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the course of your choice, Biga on the Banks and you do not have to stop at the driving range. You can also take your pick of activities like soccer, hockey and zombie dodgeball. Order an Aperol Spritz or an Old Fashioned and a tasty baked goat cheese appetizer for a classy cocktail hour delivered right to your suite. FILM FESTIVAL Get your tickets for the San Antonio Film Festival this month. This event calls film lovers, industry leaders and filmmakers together to celebrate the art of cinema. But it is not just your average movie night. This event is an incredible networking opportunity for those looking to break into the film industry, or those looking to advance their careers. A BIGA DEAL Our last stop on the Culinaria tour is dinner at Biga on the Banks. If you have been

dying to sample the menu at this San Antonio River Walk staple, Restaurant Week is the time to try. The ambiance of Biga’s dinner service is unmatched, and the dishes are always beautifully plated and an absolute perfect pairing of flavors with renowned Chef Bruce Auden at the helm. If the Restaurant Week menu does not strike your fancy, branch out and try their Traveling Tastebuds menu—a rotating monthly menu of select dishes from across the globe. 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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FIESTA TEXAS www.SixFlags.com

MORGAN‘S WONDERLAND www.MorgansWonderland.com

TOPGOLF SWING SUITE www.SwingSuite.TopGolf.com

CULINARIA www.CulinariaSA.com

HEMISFAIR www.Hemisfair.org

SAN ANTONIO FILM FESTIVAL www.SAFilm.com

TOWER OF THE AMERICAS www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com

EL PARAISO www.ElParaisoIceCream.com

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

TEX’S RIVER WALK AND SPORTS BAR 200 S. Alamo www.texssportsbar.com

IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. www.durtynellyspub.com

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

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

ITALIAN FIUME PIZZERIA & WINE BAR www.fiumepizzeria.com 210-222-1400

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro www.bubbagump.com CROCKETT TAVERN www.crocketttavern.com 210-890-2224 DAVE & BUSTER’S 849 E. Commerce St. www.daveandbusters.com DICK’S LAST RESORT 223 Losoya St. www.dickslastresort.com EL TROPICANO HOTEL 110 Lexington Avenue. www.eltropicanohotel.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ 111 W Crockett St #210 www.hardrockcafe.com HOWL AT THE MOON 111 West Crockett St. #201 www.howlatthemoon.com IHOP 849 E. Commerce (210) 444-1201 JAZZ, TX 312 Pearl Parkway #6001 www.jazztx.com LAS CANARIAS 112 College Street www.omnihotels.com LONE STAR CAFE 237 Losoya www.lonestarcafe.us MARGARITAVILLE 849 E. Commerce St. www.margaritavillesanantonio.com

BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. www.fogodechao.com TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. www.texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. www.maddogs.net

GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. www.guillermosdowntown.com MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk www.michelinos.us PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce www.pizzaritas.com

DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. www.schilos.com

ZOCCA 420 W. Market www.zoccariverwalk.com

GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. www.biergartenriverwalk.com

MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston www.acenar.com

LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS 231 S. Alamo Street www.littlerheinprosthaus.com

THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. www.riversedgecafesa.com

ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. www.mercadoritas.com KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza www.kilwins.com

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

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

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RAINFOREST CAFÉ 110 E. Crockett www.rainforestcafe.com RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 600 E. Market St. www.ruthschris.com THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS 526 Riverwalk www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant. com SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE 502 River Walk www.saltgrass.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. www.angelitaboutique.webs.com

FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORE 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 233-0166 www.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 www.artpace.org

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

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

LITTLE STUDIO GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS RESTAURANTS Bier Garten River Walk www.biergartensa.com 210-212-7299

Margaritaville San Antonio www.margaritavillesanantonio. com 210-973-5911

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

The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941

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

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000

Crockett Tavern www.crocketttavern.com 210-890-2224

On the Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge www.onthebendsa.com 210-354-3002

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

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

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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 Fiume Pizzeria & Wine Bar www.fiumepizzeria.com 210-222-1400 Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant www.lamargarita.com 210-227-7140 LandShark Bar & Grill www.sanantonio. landsharkbarandgrill.com 210-556-1790 Little Rhein Prost Haus www.prosthaussa.com 210-890-2225 Mad Dogs British Pub www.maddogs.net 210-222-0220 Maddy McMurphy’s Irish Sports Bar www.maddymcmurphys.com 210-222-9722

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio

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The DoSeum www.thedoseum.org 210-212-4453

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Hidden Wonders is the newest, biggest attraction expansion in years at Natural Bridge Caverns. Filled with wonders like a state-of-the-art cave lighting system and a spectacular sound and light show in an area of the cavern system you’ve never seen before. Discover new sights, sounds, and beauty that will inspire your inner explorer. Buy Ahead and Save at NaturalBridgeCaverns.com

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RIO Magazine August 2022

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