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MARCH 2021 COMPLIMENTARY

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IN THIS ISSUE 16 FAMILY FUN ESCAPE | GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, AND ENJOY HAPPY TIMES TOGETHER

By Janis Turk

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY REALLY DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

By Susan Yerkes

24 GREAT FINDS THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER AT THE PEARL

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Sip & Savor Family Fun Be Entertained Great Finds

28 Culture & Community 32 Recreation 36 24/48/72 Hours

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GUIDES 39 Food & Drink 40 Shopping

ON THE COVER

Willow City, located north of San Antonio, offers a spectacular 13-mile scenic drive during wildflower season. For a map visit TexasHillCountryTrail.com.

The cover image was taken by noted local photographer Al Rendon. Visit AlRendon.com to see more of his work or visit his studio at 733 S. Alamo.

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

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2020-2021 San Antonio River Walk Association

The San Antonio River Walk Association’s mission is to promote, protect and preserve the River Walk. This is done through special events, public education, social media, and RIO Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses.

For more information, call 210-227-4262.

PRESIDENT Maria Martinez The Westin Riverwalk PRESIDENT-ELECT John Carbajal Keller Williams PAST-PRESIDENT Laurence Seiterle Zurich Properties TREASURER Ashley Ciomperlik CHAIR, OPERATORS COMMITTEE Andreas Esparza Boudro’s EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maggie Thompson San Antonio River Walk Association EX-OFFICIOS Veronica Carrillo Center City Development and Operations Department Angela Camarillo San Antonio River Authority Eddie Romero Centro San Antonio Will Grinnan San Antonio Restaurant Association Sharon Aguillen San Antonio Tourism Council BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Bolick Hotel Emma

Ric Morales Silver Eagle Beverages

Bob Buchanan The Original Mexican Restaurant

Tammy Peacock-Werline Topgolf

Ashley Ciomperlik Wyndham Garden Riverwalk Terry Corless Mad Dogs Group Mike DeLuna Paesanos Restaurant Group

David Ramirez San Japan Rudy Saenz Staybridge Suites Carrie Anne Silvers Hard Rock Cafe

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Mark Vilagi Marriott San Antonio Airport

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Some things are not to be missed. The River Walk. The Alamo.

And the Shrimp Paesano at Paesanos. For more than 50 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the contemporary setting, Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and Old World service of this culinary landmark.

Join us at our River Walk location for an experience you won’t soon forget it.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

PUBLISHER

Louis Doucette louis@travelingblender.com EDITOR

Paula Schechter paula@riverwalksa.org BUSINESS MANAGER

Vicki Schroder vicki@travelingblender.com ADVERTISING SALES Jose Rendon, Jr.

LAUGHTER & LOSS The San Antonio River Walk Association produces this magazine and dozens of events annually. Since COVID, most events have been canceled, including the St. Patrick’s Day festival and parade held each March since 1970.

So, this issue of RIO Magazine is packed with fun things to do independently or with your immediate household—like wildflower drives, escape room madness, shopping at The Pearl, and where to dine for Irish food and drink.

A few weeks ago, the River Walk community lost a beloved friend to COVID. Jose Rendon, Jr. was a fixture at special events since 1991. His quiet style of leadership, sense of humor, and commitment to the River Walk Association made him popular. This issue of RIO is dedicated to Jose.

San Antonio: Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com Madeleine Justice madeleine@travelingblender.com Austin: Sandy Weatherford sandy@travelingblender.com GRAPHIC DESIGN

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Paula Schechter Editor, Rio Magazine

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Rio Magazine is published by Traveling Blender, LLC. (Publisher) on behalf of the San Antonio River Walk Association. Reproduction in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written consent of the San Antonio River Walk Association. Material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the San Antonio River Walk Association or its staff. Rio Magazine, the Publisher and the San Antonio River Walk Association reserve the right to edit all material for clarity and space and assumes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions. Rio Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertisements or editorial nor does the Publisher or the San Antonio River Walk Association assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. Articles and photos are welcome and may be submitted to our office to be used subject to the discretion and review of the Publisher and San Antonio River Walk Association. All submissions become the property of the San Antonio River Walk Association. All Real Estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference limitation or discrimination.”

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Slainte & Ceilidh (Irish for good health and party)

by Kimberly A. Suta

----------------------------------------------sláinte – (slant-sha) means “health” in Irish and Scottish Gaelic and is commonly used as a drinking toast ceili – (hee-lee-ah) the Irish word for social gatherings with food, drink, storytelling, singing, and possibly dancing ----------------------------------------------Originally a cultural and religious holiday to honor the death of Saint Patrick in 461, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day (also appropriately called the Feast of Saint Patrick) has since become a favorite holiday around the globe for its good food, drink.

If you’re looking to “go green” during March, particularly for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, make sure to put these leprechaun-lovin’ restaurants and bars on your list for the most authentically delicious Irish food and drinks

MADDY MCMURPHY’S Maddy McMurphy’s is an Irish sports bar located only a block away from the historic Alamo. With a giant 160” video screen, several HD TVs, a video wall, deluxe sports programming, and 15 beers on tap, Maddy’s is always a fun place to gather with friends.

Stop in for lunch or dinner and nosh on their soon-to-be-famous McMurphy’s Meatballs, Reuben All-Star Sandwich, or one of their MV Pizzas. Their Irish Nachos – potato crisps piled high with housemade corned beef, beer cheese, sour cream, and green onion is a popular Tex-Mex twist. For a more traditional offering, try their Irish Pasties or hand pies stuffed with seasoned ground beef, carrots, peas, and potatoes, baked in a golden-brown pastry crust and served with that oh-so-good brown gravy.

Although, as they claim, every day is St. Paddy’s Day at Maddy McMurphy’s with $3 green beers all day, every day, March 17th here will be like finding what’s at the end of a rainbow!

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St. Paddy’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year, but don’t despair San Antonio’s downtown, will make any Irishman feel like it’s a Saturday night ceili.

PAT O’BRIEN’S It’s often assumed that Pat O’Brien’s is an Irish-themed restaurant and bar because of its name; however, its food is Cajun-Creole focused and was first established in New Orleans in 1933 by a man of Irish descent.

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Still, St. Paddy’s Day happens to be their busiest day of the year, and they don’t mind giving the people what they want - Irishthemed food and drinks. On March 17th and the weekend before the holiday, Pat O’Brien’s, located near Alamo Plaza, will be serving succulent corned beef with cabbage and potatoes as well as a classic Shepard’s Pie and Irish Stew.

Known for their tasty drinks, for St. Paddy’s Day, they will make green Hurricanes and Fuzzy Leprechauns, made with vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, pineapple, orange juice, and a Hurricanesyrup, rum-infused cherry.

WAXY O’CONNOR’S IRISH PUB Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub, located along the River Walk in the heart of downtown, is about as genuinely Irish as you can get. The bar’s interior and exterior were built in Ireland, shipped to San Antonio, and constructed onsite.

As the originator of the dueling pianos, they certainly know how to cut loose and celebrate. Throw in some bagpipes, DJ, face painting, and stellar service, and you have an Irish bash for the ages.

The Irish food here is as authentic as the bar itself, with scratch-made traditional dishes, such as a Shepard’s Pie, made with a rich, velvety brown gravy and mashed potatoes so fluffy I felt I was dining amongst the clouds.

Bangers and Mash is a must-try for Irish enthusiasts who know a true banger is made with a very fine grind, and Waxy’s chef does not disappoint. Fish and Chips, Irish Stew, and a classic Reuben Sandwich can also be found at Waxy’s, along with their new Frozen Irish Coffee, tall glass of iced-cold Guinness, or any number of premium spirits. Join them on St. Paddy’s Day for live music performed by a singer direct from Liverpool, all day long or any evening, seven days a week.

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MAD DOGS BRITISH PUB Next up is Mad Dogs British Pub, also located along the River Walk. Historically, there’s been no love loss between the Irish and the British, but Mad Dogs has nothing but love for all things Irish, especially in March when they serve $4 green beers, $4 margaritas, and $5 Irish beers for St. Paddy’s Day. They’ll also be featuring a yummy Reuben comprised of housemade corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and melted Swiss on toasted marble rye. Entertainment will include live music by their incredible house band, Bad Dogs.

Table seating is plentiful indoors, at the two bars, and on the patio overlooking the River Walk. Plus, the Mad Dogs staff wear kilts, so that’s a fun plus. The ambiance is always upbeat, and the music always good making Mad Dogs a sure bet for your Irish ceilidh.

DURTY NELLY’S Continue the raucous good time at Durty Nelly’s with sing-a-longs, great Irish grub, and your favorite Irish brews. Located on the River Walk, this genuine Irish pub has been a staple of San Antonio since 1974.

Interestingly, the pub is a replica of the original Durty Nelly’s at Bunratty Castle in Limerick, dating back to 1620.

A popular watering hole for locals and visitors alike, the pub offers a European-style atmosphere with two fireplaces and excellent Irish fare. Offerings include a Grilled Reuben sandwich made with corned beef brisket, as well as Fish and Chips, Leek and Potato Soup, and perhaps not traditional but utterly delicious Krispy Irish Cream Donuts glazed with Bailey’s Irish Crème.

Their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place from noon until 1:00 am or until you pass out.

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WAXY O’CONNOR’S IRISH PUB Waxyoconnors.com

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’s also the co-creator of Homegrown Chef homegrowncheftv.com, a culinary series and a catering and events company featuring our city’s best chefs and delicious eats.

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FAMILY FUN

ESCAPE Get away from it all, and enjoy happy times together

By Janis Turk

Everyone needs an escape from time to time. Leave work and stress behind, beat boredom, and make time for family and friends. Sometimes we just need to unplug and recharge our soul, spoil our spouse, pamper our parents, and connect with our kids.

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Many find rest in nature, so they opt for a Sunday drive in the Hill Country. Some see an escape and family fun through puzzles, games, and problem solving, so they enjoy energetic team-building activities. Others say water soothes the soul, so they head to a river or lake.

Escape isn’t running away—it can mean simply taking a breather and heading toward adventure. So load the family in the car and plan a great escape. Happy times together soothe the soul.

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ESCAPE ROOM You’ve seen them on television sitcoms, you’ve heard about them from friends, or maybe you’ve even done one as a corporate teambuilding event; escape rooms are a craze with no end in sight. Your family will be crazy about this interactive adventure.

cell to escape. Most escapes take an hour or less and are appropriate for families with kids.

Choose an escape game based on your comfort level. If family members want to come along but would rather not participate, many venues have monitors to watch - and be included in the fun.

Escape rooms are hands-on group game venues created by professional game designers, organizational behaviorists, psychologists, mathematicians, lighting, and set engineers.

Challenging and fun, escape rooms encourage teamwork and involve brain teasers and friendly competition.

MY BLUE HEAVEN Nothing like big blue skies, wide-open spaces, fresh air, and wildflowers epitomizes Texas at its best. Mid-March to early April is usually the best time to see Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and other wildflowers blanket Texas highways. Many folks head to Fredericksburg or the Willow City Loop near Johnson City to see bluebonnet blooms at their best. However, you needn’t drive nearly that far to find gorgeous wildflowers. The area around Bandera and Boerne offers gorgeous blossoms. Guadalupe River State Park has four miles of river frontage and 13 miles of hike-andbike trails that ramble among stands of colorful wildflowers just outside of San Antonio. Most years, rangers there offer a guided wildflower walk in mid-March and offer “The Legend of the Bluebonnet” reading and hike toward the end of the month. (Check out the website and calendar for dates this year). Even along the Mission Reach and near the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, bluebonnets and other Texas wildflowers adorn areas along hike and bike trails. The Pickle Parkway toll road (Texas State Highway 130) stretching from Seguin to Austin offers remarkably breathtaking seas of bluebonnets during the peak of wildflower season, too.

Family members of all ages (usually in groups of ten or fewer) will enjoy rooms with different puzzles and themes. You’ve got just 60-minutes to find your way out of a locked room based on a fun storyline, using just your brain and a series of puzzles, clues, plot twists, and challenges. Imagine this scenario in clever spaces enhanced with impressive lighting effects, entertaining set designs, thunderous sounds, and more.

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San Antonio escape rooms and panic rooms offer exciting and interactive reality entertainment.

Game rooms are thoroughly disinfected and sanitized before each new group begins. Team members on hand help to maintain social distancing between groups and wear face masks for safety. Escape the Room San Antonio, Extreme Escape, Komnata Quest, and Great Room Escape, and the San Antonio Panic Room are just a few of many escape rooms in the area. These mystery-theatre-meetsreality immersive experiences include different levels of difficulty. Others (like zombie-themed rooms) tend to be a bit creepy or have things that jump out and scare guests. In contrast, most have family-friendly storylines like an old Wild West bank heist, a cabin, vault, or prison

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Nothing soothes the soul like water. Sail away on a sunny March day on a kayak on the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach stretch. Board a GO RIO Cruises boat ride on the River Walk downtown – slated to be dyed Shamrock green March 13, 14, and 17. Then stop at Durty Nelly’s Pub for sing-a-long fun and Irish treats like corned beef and cabbage or a Rueben sandwich accompanied by a brew (or soft drink) to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. The charming establishment is quaint and offers limited seating both inside and out. Another popular, and much larger restaurant on the River Walk for great Irish eats, is Mad Dog’s British Pub. They, too, have indoor and outdoor seating with RIO Magazine

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river views. Or stroll north on the banks of the river to the Museum Reach until reaching The Pearl, and check out the many exciting art installations along the way.

HOW SWEET IT IS After the perfect day under sunny skies, stop into Kilwins, located in Alamo Plaza, for a sugar-lovers paradise. Watch professional chocolatiers hand dip strawberries, pretzels, caramel apples, and more and create hand-crafted chocolates and candies the kids will love. Get a scoop of ice cream in a handmade waffle cone or a well-deserved cup of freshly brewed coffee.

WRITER’S BIO Janis Turk taught university-level English composition, literature, rhetoric, and writing skills for decades. She also enjoyed a career as a magazine editor and author before becoming a full-time travel writer and photographer. Visit TurkTravels.com to learn more about her award-winning work.

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Experiences equal excitement, and excitement equals entertainment.

Today being entertained doesn’t have to be a passive experience, like sitting back and watching a show.

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Today’s entertainment means energy, action, and imagination, and the best adventures are interactive ones shared with family and friends. So, check out these super-duper San Antonio spots where enthusiasm and energy equal Texas-sized fun.

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SEA MORE OF SA When was the last time you’ve been to SeaWorld San Antonio? Well, that’s been too long. Now open year-round, make a big splash at this mega marine mammal theme park, with interactive animal experiences, rides, and animal rehabilitation centers at this sprawling SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment complex. The park features orca, sea lion, and dolphin presentations and zoological displays featuring a myriad of marine life like sea turtles, sharks, and penguins. For a fascinating “Orca Encounter,” enjoy a thrilling educational killer whale presentation. Then head over to the Ocean Discovery area for an equally educational show featuring dolphins and beluga whales. Another favorite is Clyde & Seamore’s Sea Lion High, where sea lions show off their smarts. Still, you don’t have to sit back and watch a show to be entertained. SeaWorld is home to thrilling wet and wild rides, including Wave Breaker: the Rescue Coaster, the Great White, the Steel Eel, the Journey to Atlantis water roller coaster, as well as the Texas Stingray - the longest, tallest, fastest wooden roller coaster in Texas!

There are even non-roller-coaster rides for all ages to enjoy, like the Super Grover’s Box Car race for younger tots and Sesame Street Bay of Play, featuring rides shows and Sea World’s Steel Eel appearances by your favorite Sesame Street friends.

BUILDING BLOCKS OF A GOOD TIME Sure you remember the Alamo—you’ve seen it lots of times—but you’ve never seen it like this! At San Antonio’s LEGOLAND®, a massive two-story LEGO® playground located downtown inside the Shops at Rivercenter steps away from the real Alamo and the River Walk, you will see a replica of the Alamo mission made entirely of LEGO bricks. It’s all part of an astonishing LEGO display featuring San Antonio’s favorite landmarks, like the Alamo, River Walk, Tower of Americas, and more. This super impressive model, called MINILAND, was built using more than 1.6 million LEGOs. The Alamodome replica contains more than 50,000 LEGO blocks. Crazy to imagine, it took master model builders more than 520 hours to make it; that’s longer than it would take to drive across the state of Texas 43 times!

The display is interactive and changes seasonally. Race a kayak, watch a football game, oo-and-ah over the fireworks as the sun sets over MINILAND. Still, MINILAND is just a mini-part of the fun found here. The entire LEGOLAND complex is colorful and exciting, with so much to see and do. Visitors can play with large LEGO bricks and jump in piles of foam LEGOs. They can immerse themselves in a virtual LEGO world filled with 4-D fun experiences, like taking flight on the Merlin’s Apprentice ride, blasting skeletons on the Kingdom Quest adventure, seeing favorite characters in the three movies in a 4D theater, and building massive LEGO creations.

Building LEGO cars is a favorite activity, typically followed by a friendly competition of racing them on the timed track.

LEGOLAND is designed for kids 17 years of age and younger; however, it can bring out the kid in anyone. Besides, it’s a great indoor stop after a stroll or boat ride along the River Walk. An adult must accompany youths under 18. And those 18 and over must be accompanied by a youth.

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The sea animals alone make SeaWorld extraordinary, but it’s also a great place to walk through the gigantic outdoor park, enjoy fun outdoor rides, and get up close and personal with some of the world’s most stunning sea creatures. Check out their website for spring break special events.

SANTIKOS: MOVIE THEATERS REIMAGINED For nearly a century, going to movies in America was just about popcorn and picture shows, and for decades, the Santikos’ name was synonymous with cinema. Beloved late local businessman John Santikos changed everything as his little movie business morphed into Texas’s largest

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family-owned theater circuit. Today’s Santikos Entertainment is where folks can enjoy quality food and drink, enjoy a movie, and then stay to play.

Some come for the games alone. It’s an ideal place to immerse yourself in active entertainment for many enjoyable hours.

entertainment complex, just a 30-minute trip east of downtown.

A visit to this exciting cinema and game space will certainly change how folks think of movie theatres and entertainment in general, and families and friends are sure to meet here for a marvelous and active time.

With nine theatres spread across the city, movies are still at the heart of the Santikos experience, but now you can also bowl, play laser tag, get lost in virtual reality games, and play in the arcade. IMAX® cinema and Santikos AVX movie projection auditoriums are the hallmarks of this new handson, interactive, packed full-on-fun world of entertainment. And even though not all Santikos locations yet offer all these activities, folks will find all the fun, food, and drink that can fit under one roof at the Santikos Entertainment Cibolo cinema and

Today’s entertainment requires involvement, so get your game on and enjoy one of these fabulous bigscale oh-so-exciting San Antonio experiences.

WRITER’S BIO Janis Turk is an award-winning travel writer, photographer, and author who has penned guidebooks to San Antonio, Austin, all of Texas, and New Orleans.

See Turk’s travel photos and stories at TurkTravels.com

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FUN IS BLOOMING ALL AROUND

THE DOSEUM THIS SPRING!

Watch your child’s curiosity blossom as they explore our amazing indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits. Whether enjoying a slide down The Big Climb, a splash in Water Works, or solving clues at Spy Academy, there’s no better place to keep their minds at play!

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The World Is Your Oyster at

The Pearl

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Dos Carolinas

Finding treasures in San Antonio is easy when you explore the San Antonio River banks - where the world is your oyster, which means you’ll definitely find a pearl. Or The Pearl, to be exact.

A destination that offers chic ambiance amidst a reimagined brewery and something new every time you visit. The dog and family-friendly atmosphere seamlessly work with couples on romantic strolls. Perhaps it’s the repurposed brewing equipment used as planters, trellis, and fountains or the lush and impeccably manicured grounds. The Pearl is packed with atmosphere, shops filled with local flavor, and phenomenal food options making it a must-visit destination.

If you need a pop of cheer or a good laugh, Feliz Modern Pop is waiting to uplift and brighten your day with the perfect gift for yourself or anyone you want to make smile. It is the selfdescribed “Home of Happy.” Fantastically styled windows serve as a beacon drawing you in with pops of color and whimsy. Opening the door, you almost expect light and cheer to spill out on the sidewalk. Offerings include local and international décor and gifts - things you never knew you needed. Soak it in as you snap up the perfect card, original artwork, prints, pins, puzzles, toys, stickers, and pet gear to make Fido smile. Don’t miss “Pandemic Loteria,” a cheeky take on the family-favorite game, dreamed up by local artist Rafael Gonzales Jr. The cheer extends thesanantonioriverwalk.com

online with curbside pick-up available, meaning you can grab some happy to-go.

Another Pearl shop bringing creative color to life is Dos Carolinas. Their signature garment is a guayabera, a men’s summer shirt worn outside the trousers, with two rows of stitching that run down the front and back. With bolt after bolt of colorful linens and natural fabrics, including exclusive patterns and prints, the store offers customization and customer service that has made Dos Carolinas a favorite since 1987.

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of Latin-flavored good looks and high-quality fabrics has made Dos Carolinas the go-to for custom-made guayaberas suitable for weddings, formal wear, or paired with jeans and shorts. One spin around the store, and you’ll long to wear the comfort, style, and fashion of their breathable shirts, dresses, robes, and tiny guayaberas for the stylish younger set. Each is customizable with your choice of fabric, thread, and 36 stitch types make for the perfect San Antonio-chic look.

Ask and see their new line of camouflage fabric.

Yes, there are choices on the racks, but when you can custom create something, why not? After

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all, it’s what former First Lady Laura Bush gifted President George W. Bush for his birthday this year. You can’t get more Texan than that.

For more comfortably stylish fashion options, find your niche at Niche. You can enjoy shopping for flattering, well-made clothes along with an array of accessories, from hats and purses to one of the most eclectic collections of jewelry you’ll find in San Antonio. Niche also offers home décor items to rival their beautiful clothes, including a new plant line featuring kokedama, a Japanese technique of encasing the roots and soil in moss and wrapping with twine to create living sculptures. The store offers kokedama plants, herbs, and succulents that hang or perch on stands. Another fun find is The Stitch at Niche, offering tough-to-find fabrics, buttons, sewing patterns, and findings. Niche has always been lifestyle-focused, but its new offerings truly elevate the shopping experience. The clean, industrial space is warm and inviting, especially with the mix of home goods, candles, and fragrances the store offers. And the staff help you find the perfect piece. No matter what you take home, it will be an instant favorite in your collection.

The color at Pearl is not limited to fashion, so when you’re ready to nosh, a stop at Bakery Lorraine offers an array of Insta-worthy fare.

Every pastry in the display case is perfect for enjoying inside, outdoors, or curbside pick-up.

It’s easy to understand why people are addicted to their housemade pop tarts or any concoction that comes from its talented kitchen. Whether it’s almond croissants or earl gray macarons, each flavor is fresh, unique, and fun. Fill an elegant box suitable for gift giving with assorted flavors of macarons to share, or not. But be warned: it’s almost impossible to decide what flavors to choose, and second, it’s pretty darn hard to share. Just buy two boxes, you’ll thank me later.

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1972, the Twig provides newly released books for children and adults as well as award-winning classics. A step inside makes a book lover’s heart swoon, and it’s easy to get lost in the inviting, bright shop that brims with best sellers and indie titles. A popular venue for local and national poets and authors, those in the know also treasure the shop’s Texana collection - a must destination for history lovers. While you can purchase hardcover and softcover books from their website, nothing beats roaming the stacks. The store also features delightful and unique gifts to make browsing even more fun. Check their website for a listing of virtual and in-person children’s storybook readings and featured author appearances. After all, a visit to The Pearl that ends with the Twig is sure to be a tale worth telling.

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

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Deep in the heart of the Texas landscape lie thousands of mysterious caves and caverns. Many have yet to be explored; some are small, but a few are places of wonder, with majestic open vistas and wild geologic formations cloaked in underground darkness. Caves are as old as geologic time. They are found around the world in all kinds of amazing places, from coastal cliffs hammered out by harsh tides to underground volcanic tubes where boiling lava hardened around them – even in icy glaciers, carved by melting water.

Most of the world’s caves are like those found in Texas – called karst caves. Karst rock, usually a calcite mix of limestone, sandstone, and other materials is slowly dissolved by slightly acidic water. When rainwater mixes with carbon dioxide as it falls through the air, a little acid is created and grows stronger when the water mixes with soil. As it seeps into the ground, the water begins its long, slow journey eating away at the land.

Karst formations make up the aquifers provide precious water for 25% of the world, including San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. They also are where caves are born.

It’s a very slow journey to creation. Geologists say it takes at least 100,000 years to form a cave wide enough for a human to squeeze inside.

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In the last few centuries, science and technology have made exploring and charting caves much easier, and a few of the largest and most aweinspiring are now opened up with wide passages, lighting, stone steps, and handrails, so visitors can experience the breathtaking vistas and aweinspiring underground palaces of nature.

This is the perfect time to discover the wonder of caves. 2021 is the International Year of Caves and Karst, supported by UNESCO and hundreds of other organizations around the world. You can find reams of information and references on the IYCK website, along with announcements and special events. There are nearly 3,000 such caves in the Texas Hill Country. And two of the biggest and most beautiful “show caves” are just a stone’s throw from San Antonio.

CASCADE CAVERNS The oldest show cave in Texas, Cascade Caverns opened to visitors in 1932, but it already had

click on this: CASCADE CAVERNS Cascadecaverns.com NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS Naturalbridgecaverns.com INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CAVES AND KARST Iyck2021.org centuries of history. Lipan Apaches used it as early as the 1700s, and by 1800 European settlers knew it. Legend has it that a heartbroken German immigrant known as “the Hermit of the Cavern” lived alone there for years. Nobody knew about the glorious chambers deep in the cave, though, until 1928, when famous cave explorer Frank Nicholson put a flashlight in a half-gallon Mason jar, dived through a series of watery, muddy sumps, and dug through to find the massive open space of the Cathedral Room, with its majestic waterfall – the cascade that gave the cave its name. By 1932, with passages cleared and more fabulous formations discovered, owners Alfred and Edith Gray were able to open the cave to tourists and researchers. Bones of bison, mastodons, and saber-toothed tigers have been found in the cave, but today the inhabitants are tiny, rare cave beetles and crickets, tri-color bats, and a very rare type of salamander. You’re unlikely to run into any of them. But dinosaurloving visitors can still see a giant T. Rex created RIO Magazine

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for the 1993 Disney movie Fatherhood, which was partially filmed here.

Hour-long guided tours start at the famous “Peep In the Deep” entrance, and pass through half a mile or so of open, winding stone corridors where hundreds of spectacular and unusual formations delight the eye. The Imagination Room, Lake Room, and Storm Canyon lead to the magnificent Cathedral Room with its grand waterfall. The Diamond Ceiling twinkles with hundreds of sparkling baby stalactites, and the Grotto, between the Imagination Room and Storm Canyon, has an aura of peaceful mystery.

Look for the Twin Sisters formation and the Giant Molar. Groups of 10 or more can book a cool evening Flashlight Tour. Want to stay around?

The pretty, peaceful RV campground is a popular place for visitors who want to explore Boerne and more of the surrounding Hill Country.

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS Natural Bridge Caverns, named for a striking 60-foot natural stone bridge above a large sinkhole, is the largest cave of its kind in Texas.

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for almost a century. “Our family always knew about the cave, and people would come to look around, but nobody thought it was anything remarkable,” said current co-owner Travis Wuest. That changed in 1960 when a group of local college students who had asked to check out the area and brought Wuest’s grandmother Clara the amazing news of a huge underground chamber they had found about 60 feet below the surface. She didn’t believe them at first. But it was true, and the underground exploration began in earnest. In 1964, then Texas Governor John Connally officially dedicated Natural Bridge Caverns, and it opened to the public.

Great chambers and mysterious shadow-filled passages bear fanciful names. Sherwood Forest, the Castle of the White Giants, the Midnight Dome, and Frozen Falls all evoke the sense of wonder visitors experience in these majestic subterranean vistas unknown and untouched by man for millions of years. And the cave is still alive and growing, with water carving new areas for discovery. In 2019, more than 1,600 feet of new passages and chambers were explored for the first time, with more spectacular chambers and formations. The Discovery Tour, Hidden

Passages Tour, and a longer combination tour are offered regularly, and an imaginative array of private VIP events – from candlelight dinner in the cavern to underground “gender reveal” parties (the cave walls light up with pink or blue), are available. Aboveground, the zipline experiences provide a fun birds-eye view of the rolling Texas terrain. Once you’ve seen the wondrous terrain beneath, the landscape may never seem quite the same.

WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in San Antonio. Her wanderlust has taken her around the world, and her Culture and Community feature appears each month in RIO Magazine.

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Downtown San Antonio is home to the Alamo and the River Walk with mouthwatering restaurants, boat tours, mariachis, shopping, and Texas’s biggest margaritas. However, just south of the downtown lies the tranquil and peaceful Mission Reach. This revitalized stretch of the river offers smooth trails surrounded by native foliage and punctuated with art pieces. Recreating on the Mission Reach is quite different than downtown, where fishing, birding, kayaking, bike riding, and picnic spots are plentiful with rich connections to San Antonio’s history. And in March, when wildflowers bloom, the Mission Reach is an ideal place to take your camera.

Confluence Park, Mission Reach, Courtesy of SA River Foundation

MISSION REACH Mission Reach is the southern stretch of the San Antonio River Walk that begins just south of downtown and stretches into the city’s Southside. This eight-mile park contains over 16 miles of walking and biking trails, a paddling trail for kayaks, ten public art and park projects, and connections to four San Antonio World Heritage Mission Sites; Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission Espada, Mission San Jose, and Mission Concepcion. Look for miles markers embedded in the sidewalk to track your distance walked. These Missions date back to the 1720s and pair nicely with newly designed public art projects offering a unique view into both the past and future of San Antonio.

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MISSION CONCEPCION + CONCEPCION PARK As you walk the trails, allow yourself time to tour a historic mission. Mission Concepcion is an excellent option for “active” history buffs because it connects to Concepcion Park and Sports Complex.

Mission Concepcion was dedicated in 1755, and not much has changed over the last few centuries. It is famed for being the oldest unrestored stone church in the country.

Concepcion Park and Sports Complex is a newer addition to the historic landscape. This 21-acre

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park offers playgrounds, a public swimming pool, baseball fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and soccer fields. Courts are available to rent, so bring your friends and equipment to start a game!

RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE Travel further down the river to Riverside Golf Course. It is one of San Antonio’s oldest courses in the city, and it offers two unique nine-hole courses.

One was built in 1929 and the other in 1961. The front nine features complex water traps and treelined fairways, where the back course offers open greens and room to hit a birdie. It is a fun course for both experienced golfers and beginners, making it a great option for the whole family.

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to the city to train with the 1st Volunteer Calvary, or Rough Riders, who fought on San Juan Hill during the Spanish American War. Before becoming a golf course, this land served as the training ground for Roosevelt and his men. How often do you get to have a tee time on military training grounds?

HOT WELLS CONSERVANCY President Roosevelt wasn’t the only president or celebrity visiting San Antonio back in the day. The Hot Wells Hotel and Spa was a glamorous vacation destination for presidents, diplomats, and Hollywood celebrities like Cecil B. DeMille. Hot Wells is located along the river on an artesian well that supplied healing waters to 45 private baths and three pools. The hotel operated from 1894 through the 1920s but fell victim to multiple fires. After the wells’ popularity dwindled and the financial setbacks of the fires set in, the hotel fell into disrepair, leaving behind haunting ruins. In 2019, the site of the ruins was restored and converted into a park.

The park is open for visitors to view the ruins and imagine the lavish lives of the celebrities and dignitaries who flocked here for vacation during the roaring 20s.

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

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Make Sure to Check Out These Points on the Trail!

BUTTERFLIES This beautiful butterfly bench is made from recycled cans, located south of Lone Star Blvd. opposite of Roosevelt Park.

RIVER RETURN River Return is your portal to Mission Concepcion. It tells the unique story of the connections between the missions and the river.

UP ON THE ON The glowing blocks of this footbridge illuminate the night, located southwest of Roosevelt Park.

COCOJIBOS Located at the intersection of the river and VFW Blvd. this art structure is a portal to Mission San Jose

SERAPES Inspired by 2001: A Space Oddessey and vintage serapes, these unique benches are located North of Confluence Park near Mitchell St.

YANAGUANA The Yanaguana art bench is formed from a single piece of folded steel and is near Mission Espada.

THE ONCE AND FUTURE RIVER Inspired by local floral and fauna on the Mission Reach, the footbridge is located near Concepcion Park.

CONFLUENCE PARK Confluence Park is identifiable by the unique pavilion with a domed wave-like structure. The park is located off of Mitchell St.

ARBOL DE LA VIDA: MEMORIAS Y VOCES DE LA TIERRA This unique tree-like structure is a community-wide collaborative art piece celebrating the culture of San Antonio.

It also serves as the portal to Mission Espada.

WHISPERS The twisted steel panels create a light and airy appearance as if “whispering” to each other through the breeze along the river. It is also the portal to Mission San Juan.

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Little Rhein Prost Haus

Where new German restaurant meets old German building The new Little Rhein Prost Haus is slated to open on the River Walk this month in a century-old building with strong German roots. The perfect setting for a Bavarian restaurant featuring homestyle German cuisine and various types of family-friendly live music and entertainment, including authentic Bavarian Polka players. It will be a love affair marrying traditional German history, food, beer, fun, and a year-round feel of Oktoberfest!

In 1836 Mexican General Santa Anna was encamped on these very grounds during the battle of the Alamo. Later in the 19th century, German immigrants designated this area as the Little Rhein district. In 1847 the historic two-story Bombach House was built with native limestone, as is the second oldest of its kind in Bexar County. Otto Bombach, a carpenter, built the structure for his family. Since its time as an early Texas home, it has been used as a boarding house, a grocery store and bar, a private school, and a hangout for desperados.

Renovations will bring to life the beauty of the historic Bombach House. The new owners chose to keep Little Rhein as a part of the new name as an homage to the Little Rhein Steak House located there since 1967.

Perfectly positioned on the southern bank of the famed San Antonio River Walk it boasts not just an authentic German feel but a beautiful expanded stepped patio terrace overlooking the river.

Inside the main building, you will find a Bavarian Bier room, a Restaurant-Opera Haus that features a full dining experience with entertainment. There is also a small party room too for intimate special occasions. Outside though you will find

two of the most spectacular Bier Garten patios in all of Texas with perfect views of the San Antonio River Walk.

Beer lovers rejoice! There will be more than 20 draft beers available, many imported directly from Munich or craft-brewed locally to wonderfully purist German recipes. And, liter bier steins will also abound alongside beer sampler flights and the largest selection of schnapps in Texas.

Don’t overlook the food. Traditional delicious and scratch-made dishes include: schnitzels of various types, German potato salads, brats and sausages of all types, sauerkraut, red cabbage, homemade beer cheese, German grain mustards, apple streudel and so much more as well as burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and a dedicated kids menu – there’s certainly something for everyone!

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DAY 1 - GETTING OUT

OH, SHOOT! Maybe we are on the verge of a zombie apocalypse, and maybe we’re not. Either way, it’s best to be prepared. At Mission Ridge Range & Academy, you can join a simulated zombie attack or test your gun-slinging skills in the old west. Feel free to bring your trusty six-shooter or rent one onsite. The venue features 26 indoor shooting ranges open to ages ten and up. And if guns aren’t your thing, you can go full Robin Hood with archery instead. You don’t have to be an experienced sharpshooter to play, and they offer safety training and plenty of guidance for everyone.

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DINE The Rim is full of places to grab your lunch as well. Our top pick this month is Tiago’s Cabo Grille. This fiery coastal Mexico dining spot was named best chips, salsa, guacamole, and happy hour in San Antonio.

Happy hour starts at 2 p.m. with half-priced apps and drink specials. A $6 Gold Rita crafted with fresh limes and Cuervo Especial. But on the lighter side, they have a Ranch Water cocktail made with Dulce Vida silver tequila, freshly squeezed lime, and Topo Chico. Get it with a chili salt rim, and lose yourself for a moment on the beach in Mexico. Polish off your evening with a sunset stroll in nearby Friedrich Park.

SEEMS FISHY Take the hunt out to sea; it’s time for a little trip to Bass Pro Shops. This taxidermy-laden shopping experience is like visiting an extra-large wildlife museum gift shop. Continue your rootin’ tootin’ shootin’ day on the archery or gun ranges inside the store. For a more peaceful afternoon, park yourself on the benches in front of the 28,000-gallon aquarium for a weekend fish feeding. Lunchtime for the 65-pound catfish, alligator gar, trophy bass, and the rest of the crew is at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Even COVID can’t stop Spring from March-ing in as the first anniversary of lockdowns looms. We’ve taken the time to unearth lovely ways to spend a spring day in San Antonio to bolster your spirits. Grab a ‘rita on the rocks, stop and smell the poppies, or go virtually face to face with Medusa herself in this month’s River City bucket list.

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DAY 2 - CHILL OUT NOT-SO-SECRET GARDEN If you’ve got the social distance blues, cozy up to nature today, and take a walk on the bright side at Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg. March is the month the earth springs back to life, and it’s the best time to hit the trail at this flower factory. Native Texans and visiting tourists alike can snap their first official bluebonnet pics of the season or go nose to nose with droves of butterflies out looking for blooms. But save some smiles for the poppies, cornflowers, and snapdragons as well because this farm is an explosion of colors.

Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day; visitors meander along the fragrant paths for an invigorating outdoor experience. The farm also recently expanded its gorgeous wine tasting room, so feel free to sample local wines after your trail trek. Stop and shop for t-shirts, jewelry, and other fun gifts at the gift shop, and don’t miss the enormous nursery with thesanantonioriverwalk.com

live plants and pottery. It’s one of the largest in the area, and you can take home a bag of bluebonnet seeds. Grab a beer, sandwich, or some ice cream at the Brewbonnet Biergarten before heading out.

WINED UP The Hill Country is chock-full of great vino, but you don’t want to miss Becker Vineyards’ scenery. With the rolling hills as a distant backdrop, Becker spreads across 56 acres of vineyards. Springtime visitors are in for a treat with the bonus of bright red poppies and fragrant lavender blooms. Due to capacity restrictions, reservations are encouraged, so call ahead and reserve your spot. A pre-selected tasting brings five wines with your choice of reds, whites, or a mix. Take your tasting on the verandah, and breathe in the fresh spring air. The winery includes three tank rooms and a barrel warehouse, but the best feature is the view at sunset. Order a charcuterie board for $25 and make it a magical outdoor evening.

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DAY 3 - VIRTUALLY OUT

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PASHA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Gopasha.com

VIRTUAL BEER RUN The Bud Light River Walk 5k is a virtual race. The route starts on the river level of the Shops at Rivercenter, and participants can walk, jog or casually stroll along the banks at their convenience.

Participants who sign up gain membership as Friends of the River Walk. Just download and print your race bib, and choose your 3.1mile path and set your own pace. Once done, post your results on the official results page, submit a photo on social media, and they’ll send you a River Walk t-shirt or cap so you can look extra dapper on your next Zoom call. This event supports two River Walk organizations directly impacted by the downturn of the tourism industry.

DIGITAL ART Perseus had to use a mirrored shield to view the terrifying head of Medusa, but we think you’d be safe using a computer screen. Take a virtual tour through the artistic world of heroes and villains through the McNay Art Museum this month. The museum offers guided digital tours featuring activities, artwork, and fun videos where virtual visitors can get a full history and interactive experience right at home. Order a chicken shawarma wrap with fresh feta cheese and tzatziki sauce from Pasha Mediterranean Grill and have it delivered for a fully Greek experience.

TIAGO’S CABO GRILLE MCNAY ART MUSEUM Tiagoscabogrille.com Mcnayart.org WILDSEED FARMS Wildseedfarms.com MISSION RIDGE RANGE & ACADEMY Missionridgerange.com

WRITER’S BIO Crystal Henry is a loyal Texan, and an award-winning author, writer and columnist. She is fluent in both sarcasm and English, and evidence of those bilingual writing talents can be found at crystalhenrywrites.com.

Or follow her on FB + IG @crystalhenrywrites and on Twitter @chenrywrites.

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

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

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

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

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro bubbagump.com CHILI’S ON THE RIVERWALK 849 East Commerce St. Chilis.com DAVE & BUSTER’S 849 E. Commerce St. daveandbusters.com DICK’S LAST RESORT 223 Losoya St. dickslastresort.com p44, 18 EL TROPICANO HOTEL 110 Lexington Avenue. eltropicanohotel.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ 111 W Crockett St #210 hardrock.com HOWL AT THE MOON 111 West Crockett St. #201 howlatthemoon.com IHOP 849 E. Commerce 210-444-1201 JAZZ, TX 312 Pearl Parkway #6001 JazzTX.com LAS CANARIAS 112 College Street omnihotels.com LONESTAR CAFE 237 Losoya lonestarcafe.us MARGARITAVILLE 849 E. Commerce St. margaritavillesanantonio.com RAINFOREST CAFÉ 110 E. Crockett rainforestcafe.com p44, 17 RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 600 E. Market St. ruthschris.com THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS 526 Riverwalk therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. riversedgecafesa.com

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BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. countyline.com BBQ - p44, 7 BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. fogodechao.com TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. maddogs.net p44, 11 DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. schilos.com p50, 26

PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce pizzaritas.com ZOCCA 420 W. Market zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston acenar.com p44, 2 SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez toweroftheamericas.com JOE’S CRAB SHACK 212 College Street Ste 10 joescrabshack.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 517 N. Presa landrysseafood.com ON THE BEND 123 Losoya St. onthebendsa.com p44, 96

TEX-MEX CAFÉ OLE 430 E. Commerce St. cafeole.us CASA RIO 430 E. Commerce St. casa-rio.com p44, 61 IRON CACTUS 200 River Walk ironcactus.com p44, 4 THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528 River Walk originalmexican.com p44, 14 RIO RIO CANTINA 421 E. Commerce St. rioriocantina.com p44, 13 RITA’S ON THE RIVER 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 ritasontheriver.com

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GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. alamobiergarten.com p44, 36 LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS 231 S. Alamo Street p44, 56 ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. mercadoritas.com KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza Kilwins.com IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. durtynellyspub.com p44, 80 ITALIAN GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. guillermosdowntown.com MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk michelinos.us.

PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com p44, 54

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

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

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

ART PACE 445 N Main Ave artpace.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782 Rainforest Café www.rainforestcafe.com 210-277-6300

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mirror Maze 210-224-2288

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Villita Historic Village www.lavillitasanantonio.com 210-207-8614 Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453

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

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

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

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

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

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

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