SEPTEMBER 2022 COMPLIMENTARY VISIT US: THESANANTONIORIVERWALK.COM • COUPONS & MAPS INSIDE Celebrating San Antonio’s historic buildings The Ford Parade of Lights illuminates the River Walk Jazzed up dining and entertainment Exciting activities from preschool play to corporate team building
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FEATURES 12 Sip & Savor 16 Family Fun 20 Be Entertained 24 Great Finds 28 Culture & Community 32 Recreation 36 24/48/72 Hours SPOTLIGHT 23 Ford Parade of Lights 31 Fiume-San Antonio's Newest Pizzeria and Wine Bar 35 Stay, Eat, Celebrate, Care at Estancia Del Norte GUIDES 39 Food & Drink 40 Shopping COUPONS 46 Ways to save MAPS 42 River Walk 43 Museum Reach & King William 44 Downtown Allora by Jason Chetwood SIP & SAVOR ALL FINE, FEW FRILLS AT FINE DINING RESTAURANTS By Kimberly A. Suta 12 CULTURE & DOWNTOWN'SCOMMUNITYMAGICALMOVIEPALACES By Susan Yerkes 28 GREAT FINDS PUT A LID ON IT By Dawn Robinette 24 FAMILY FUN WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LITTLE BUCKAROO By Janis Turk 16 Paris Hatters Kiddie Park Majestic Theatre
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ON THE COVER Mission San José—known as the “Queen of the Missions”—is the largest of San Antonio’s five missions and was almost fully restored in the 1930s by the WPA. In the 18th century, Spanish priests established the five Catholic missions along the San Antonio River. Today, Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo), Mission San José, Mission Concepción, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada represent the largest concentration of Spanish colonial missions in North America and have been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 2022 marks the 7th anniversary of the World Heritage Festival, September 7-11. The Festival is spread throughout the five missions and surrounding area and has something for everyone. www.WorldHeritageFestival.org
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Lots of other fun activities take place on and around the River Walk—fine and casual dining, a variety of venues providing musical and theatrical entertainment, plus cultural and historical experiences—providing something for everyone, from preschoolers on up. Read on for exciting things to do in the Alamo City!
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But did you know that had it not been for the foresight of Alfred F. Beyer, owner of Casa Rio, the first restaurant to open on the River Walk in 1946, these floating barges might not have come about? Beyer is responsible for dinner boats and river tours that evolved from canoes, paddle boats and gondolas in the early ‘50s.
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Strolling the beautiful San Antonio River Walk any time of day is a lovely experience, but add in illuminated floats viewed from a riverside restaurant while enjoying a delicious meal and icy margaritas and, well, it does not get any better. Fortunately, there are festive River Parades almost every month along the River Walk, and in September, the Ford Parade of Lights takes place on two consecutive weekends: September 2-4 and 9-11 from 8:00 to 10:00pm each evening for multiple opportunities to see this spectacular sight.
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The menu’s focus here is also seafood with some distinctly elevated touches, such as the most memorable deviled eggs topped with regiis ova royal caviar and gold leaf. These little gems took my breath away. Start your meal out right with one of their sushi options, such as Otoro Nigiri or the Salmon Maki, made with honeydew, sudachi, chives and kosho. Mains range from a Scallop Tagliatelle and Black Cod in a lavender dashi sauce to an aged prime New York Strip.
UP SCALE Head south of downtown to Southtown to discover another new restaurant called Up Scale, which has taken San Antonio by storm. Owned and operated by a phenomenally savvy husband and wife team, Up Scale provides an utterly sexy option in the heart of the arts district.
ALLORA Allora, an Italian restaurant focused on coastal cuisine, has been on everyone’s lips lately, both literally and figuratively. With Chef Robbie Nowlin at the helm, Allora is executing thought and palate-provoking dishes that are virtually Locatedunparalleled.atthe Historic Pearl, it is also one of the newest restaurants in town and a welcome addition after the demise of Il Sogno, a favorite Italian restaurant which previously operated at Pearl. Allora itself is stunning with high ceilings and elegant furnishings, but you will quickly forget your surroundings upon your first bite. The menu seems to always be shifting with new seasonal offerings and Nowlin’s current obsessions. Upon my latest visit, I fell in love with the Chicken Liver Mousse appetizer, served with a crusty house-made bruschetta, cherry jam, charred rosemary and tarragon. Let me just say, I may have swooned a little. They also offer a menu of crudi, sashimigrade seafood, such as striped bass with pistachio, mint and sea salt or ahi tuna with capers, citrus and EVOO. One of the signature dishes is a gorgeously layered lasagna topped with the succulent bounty of an entire lobster, but whatever dish(es) you order, they will undoubtedly be delicious!
You go to Bliss when you want to be guaranteed, not just a great meal, but a divine evening. Their charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and award-winning wine list is a must. Bliss is, in fact, known for their exceptional wine pairings.
Favorite dishes include the crispy fried gulf oyster sliders made with candied bacon, buttermilk chive biscuits, spinach and brown butter hollandaise and a pan-seared beef tenderloin in an au poivre sauce with twice baked potato gratin, blistered shishito peppers, crispy onion rings and braised cauliflower florets.
BLISS Also conveniently located in Southtown is a tried-and-true favorite for contemporary American cuisine—called Bliss for good reason! Restaurateurs, Chef Mark and Lisa Bliss, have built a loyal following over more years than I can count for their consistently superb offerings and service.
Although tacos, burgers and cheap eats may always be popular choices, the San Antonio foodscape abounds with excellent fine dining options for those evenings when you are looking for something special, utterly delightful and magnificently mouth-watering!
Signature is the epitome of traditional fine dining, and you can be sure to enjoy all the expected advantages, from lavish customer service to a perfectly cooked Filet Mignon (served with creamed leeks, spinach and Yukon gold potato fondant) or Duck Breast (served with beets, hibiscus, cabbage and pickled mustard seed).
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Signature’s Executive Chef, John Carpenter, was raised in San Antonio and became a head chef at the young age of 24. The restaurant sources local and organic ingredients, including some items from their own herb garden, offering the freshest, most flavorful dishes. They are also open for happy hour during the week and brunch on Sundays.
Next, Biga on the Banks, located along the River Walk, is another long-standing upscale restaurant that has stood the test of time and now stands soundly on its well-earned success. Biga, which serves “very” New American cuisine, is always a wonderful choice for a celebration, whether it be a birthday or anniversary.
Chef and owner, Bruce Auden, who originally hailed from London, is considered one of the Godfathers of fine dining cuisine in San Antonio and has translated his adventuresome nature into phenomenally creative dishes, such as an 11 Spiced South Texas Antelope and Lockhart Quail dish served with a goat cheese tart, Brussels leaves, chestnuts and apple-berry chutney in a juniper sauce. I recommend the three-course prix fixe to maximize your own adventure at Biga’s. The sticky toffee pudding with English custard is a must-try, even if you have to take it to-go!
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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 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. Go to homegrowncheftv.com/culinary-tours for details. Photo by Jason Chetwood
ALLORA www.AlloraPearl.com BIGA ON THE BANKS www.Biga.com BLISS www.FoodIsBliss.com REBELLE www.RebelleSA.com SIGNATURE www.SignatureRestaurant.com UP SCALE click on this Signature Allora
SIGNATURE Fast forward to the north side and the Texas Hill Country to the self-proclaimed beguiling and straightforward Signature restaurant at La Cantera Resort & Spa.
REBELLE Finally, smack dab in the heart of downtown, inside the luxurious St. Anthony Hotel, is Rebelle, which claims to be the finest seafood restaurant in town, and we could not really argue. Rebelle takes the word posh to its ultimate intent with decadent décor including a stylish chandelier, fantastical Salvador Dali prints, chic clear acrylic furniture and brilliantly boozy cocktails. As for the menu, the experience gets even more fantastical with jaw-dropping ingredients and a mélange of unexpected flavors. Make your ressies before 6:30 to take advantage of their happy hour specials, including a half dozen char-broiled oysters with caramelized-garlic parmesan butter. Do yourself a favor and order a dozen. Entrees span the gamut from a charbroiled Maine Lobster with garlic confit butter and lobster claw stuffing to blackened drum with a crab jalapeno maque choux and red pepper cream sauce, and the hits just keep coming.
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WhatToDo With Your LittleBuckaroo? Enjoy San Antonio’s Premier FriendlyPreschooler-PlaySpots!
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So, the next time your preschooler needs to blow off a little steam, why not take him or her to places where just being a kid is encouraged? Splash and play away a late-summer day, visit a cool and interesting indoor children’s museum, take your little buckaroo to a cowboy museum/ kid-friendly saloon or enjoy age and sizeappropriate rides at a Kiddie Park. Even if your preschooler is too little to remember it all later, you will keep these memories for a lifetime and they will feel loved.
SESAME STREET BAY OF PLAY AT SEAWORLD® September can still be hot in San Antonio, so cool off with colorful furry friends your kids will instantly recognize and love. This summer, the characters from Sesame Street® are making a splash at the Bay of Play area at SeaWorld San Antonio. Here, rides cater to kiddies and their moms, dads and siblings with ageappropriate water-themed rides, parks and kiddie pools for fun with Sesame Streets’ most beloved characters. The Sesame Street Bay of Play includes three acres of exciting rides and play areas, including Grover’s Round-Up, a colorful carousel, Elmo’s Dolphin Dive, a vertical drop ride (that is not too high or too scary for kids) and Abby Cadabby’s Rocking Wave. Kids can also beat the heat at Little Bird’s Splash. Then capture fun photos with your kids and their Sesame Street friends.
KIDDIE PARK Want to stay closer to downtown? Visit America’s original kiddie amusement park. Established in 1925, San Antonio’s famed Kiddie Park is now located near the entrance to the San Antonio Zoo. Young tots can enjoy fun rides in little kiddie boats, airplanes, trains and a carousel, for starters. You need not go into the Zoo to With my daughter Carrie, the “terrible twos” did not strike until age three. Until then, we could have taken her anywhere and she would have behaved like a doll. She somehow breezed through year two with scarcely a tantrum and we mistakenly thought we had been blessed with that mythical creature all first-time parents hope to have: the perfect kid. Sure, like a unicorn, they are purely imaginary, yet we all still want to believe that somewhere they are out there.
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MAKE MEMORIES So, cherish the terrible twos, the tiresome threes, the fearless fours and the inquisitive fives: this too shall pass—and much more quickly than you realize. Do not blink or you will miss a memory-making moment with your oh-so perfect preschoolers.
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If your little pre-school buckaroo dreams of being a cowboy, there is perhaps no better place to go than the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum. Located downtown just above the River Walk on street level, near Alamo Plaza, it is a family-friendly spot (do not let the “saloon” moniker fool you). Here, preschoolers can nibble on chicken tenders, French fries and other kiddie-friendly eats. Plus, it is a fun place to see mounted taxidermy and all kinds of kitschy cowboy-themed décor. There is an Old West-themed gift store brimming with cowboy hats, T-shirts and other goodies young cowpokes will love. Looking for a Davy Crocket-style coonskin cap and a popgun? This is the place. It is also a museum of Texas history. From the exotic animal collection and The Texas Ranger Museum to the saloon, café and gift shop, this has long been one of downtown San Antonio’s biggest attractions and a fun place for kids of any age.
BUCKHORN SALOON & MUSEUM www.BuckhornMuseum.com THE DOSEUM www.TheDoSeum.org KIDDIE PARK www.KiddiePark.com SEAWORLD SESAME STREET BAY OF PLAY www.SeaWorld.com click on this $5.99 O $5.99VO ALUE SL AMTM BACONBOURBONBURGER One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid on national holidays, with the Everyday Value Slam ®, Super Slam™, AARP or any other coupons or promotional offers. This offer can be redeemed only once by the original recipient. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic beverages not included. Selection and prices may vary. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. Restrictions apply. © 2022 DFO, LLC. Offer ends 10.15.2022. One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid on national holidays, with the Everyday Value Slam ®, Super Slam™, AARP or any other coupons or promotional offers. This offer can be redeemed only once by the original recipient. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic beverages not included. Selection and prices may vary. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. Restrictions apply. © 2022 DFO, LLC. Offer ends 10.15.2022. 20% OFF ENTIRE GUEST CHECK $5.00 OFF ANY CHECK OF $ 20 OR MORE *88880719* 88880719 *88880716* 88880716 © 2022 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. At participating restaurants for a limited time only. Selection and prices may vary. While supplies last. WRITERS BIO
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of two perfectly wonderful children and two delightful grandsons, who are as wild and wonderful as kids come. Turk is a longtime staff writer for Rio and other magazines. She is also the author of several Texas guide books. Kiddie Park
There is a still a lot of kiddie fun available on Broadway, especially at the exciting, adventuresome DoSeum. A large, colorful, exciting space for kids to play, learn and create things, this two-story children’s museum promotes learning and discovery through interactive exhibits and creative programs. It even offers “the little Doers Pre-School,” a play-based learning environment providing handson experiences with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), literacy and the arts programs. Registration is now open for classes, one, two or even three mornings a week from 9:00am to noon.
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By Lakendra Lewis 20 RIO Magazine thesanantonioriverwalk.com HERE IN SAN ANTONIO, JAZZ ENTHUSIASTS LIKE THEIR MUSIC THE SAME WAY THEY LIKE AN ACCOMPANYING COCKTAIL TO GO WITH THEIR MUSICAL TASTES: SMOOTH AND COOL. AND AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT, YOU CAN FIND BOTH PAIRINGS DOWNTOWN, WHERE THERE ARE SEVE L SMOKIN’ JAZZ VENUES SERVING UP COOL COCKTAILS WHILE THROWING DOWN SOME SMOOTH TUNES, YA DIG? SAN A NTONIO BE ENTERTAINED
as a joint venture between the San Antonio Parks Foundation and the City of San Antonio, Jazz’sAlive is celebrating its 39th year with a gathering in Travis Park starting at 5:00pm on September 23 and 24. The two-day festival is free to the public and will feature live music on two stages along with food provided by more than 20 food vendors, as well as art pieces and wares from local emerging artists and craft vendors. There also will be lawn games, craft food, beer stations, a cocktail tent for adults 21 and up, and other free activities for all ages. An annual staple that has become just as highly anticipated and attended as Fiesta, the past lineup of performers who have graced Jazz’sAlive stages are a who's who of musical greats, including Chuck Mangione, Sergio Mendes, Spyro Gyra and the legendary Tito Puente.
Last year’s festival featured performances from triple Grammy award-winning guitarist, John Scofield, the Dirty River Jazz Band, the Kevin Nabors Quartet and San Antonio’s own MiChelle
ForGaribay-Carey.moreinformation on the festival and this year’s scheduled lineup, visit the San Antonio Parks Foundation website. Located in the basement of the Bottling Department at Pearl, this upscale jazzy joint offers the finest in live music, dancing, and a cozy atmosphere that sets the stage for an enchanted evening at what could only be Jazz, CreatedTX. by local bandleader Doc Watkins, Jazz, TX is not only a location but a total embodiment of the music genre for which it is named. It is a venue where, according to the online review site, The Thrillist, anyone who steps downstairs into the cellar of the Pearl Brewery food hall where the club is tucked away will “lose yourself in the syncopated beats of live jazz, tasteful drinks, and a solid selection of elevated bar bites.” The venue’s musical pendulum not only swings in the direction of jazz but also incorporates an entire spectrum of South Texas music, including blues, Texas swing and salsa, not to mention nightly performances from many of the area’s top musicians, including Doc and his orchestra. Clubgoers can also enjoy food items from the venue’s full menu of delicious South Texas cuisine—from Pecan Pie to Brisket Tacos—and wash it down with a craft cocktail, wine or any one of a variety of Texas beers on tap.
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SOHO WINE & MARTINI BAR 214 W Crockett Street 210-444-1000 Considered one of the best downtown holes in the wall for a killer mixed drink, this top-rated bar located on Crockett Street near the Aztec Theatre is a must for the cocktail connoisseur. Want to sip on a coffee martini or perhaps belt back a bourbon or liqueur? SoHo is the place that is known for staffing mixologists who know their stuff and can whip up just about any drink combination you request. This trendy spot also offers live music and a food menu featuring mouthwatering main dishes like brisket, as well as cool, creamy desserts, milkshakes and espressos. Call for information on scheduled live events. The Bend G B SOME SHADES, SLICK BACK THE BRIM OF THAT HAT AND COME ON DOWN TO THE HEP SIDE OF TOWN WHERE THIS MONTH, IT’S ALL ABOUT THAT JAZZ! TX The Historic Pearl
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For music lovers seeking the ultimate in jazz in San Antonio, the city’s annual Jazz’sAlive music festival is the premier place to sample a heaping helping of what the Alamo City has to offer in the way of local, national and international jazz Presentedartists.
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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.
JAZZ’SALIVE www.SAParks Foundation.org/ event/jazzsalive/ JAZZ, TX www JazzTX .com ON THE BEND OYSTER & CIGAR LOUNGE www.O nThe BendSA .com click on this ON THE BEND OYSTER & CIGAR LOUNGE Hyatt Regency San Antonio River Walk
If you are looking for great drinks and great jazz that is right on the river, follow the River Walk trail around the bend to On the Bend, an upscale yet casual seafood restaurant that combines fresh contemporary style with a multi-purpose venue offering lunch, dinner and daily drink specials and live music every day of week. Situated at a picturesque bend on the River Walk within the atrium of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, On the Bend has a two-tier patio that allows for breathtaking views, tropical palms and lush landscaping that boasts the only open-air river level Inside,bar.patrons can take in the restaurant’s retro décor while choosing to dine on a full raw bar of fresh seafood or imbibing in a variety of spirits that includes an array of beers and wines, as well as signature cocktails, shots and drinks served in a cute, mini fishbowl-shaped glass that is yours to keep. For the cigar aficionados, no cigar lounge would be complete without a variety of different types of hand-selected cigars to try, from medium and bold to sweet and citrusy, and even bourbon flavored. The eatery is also equipped with numerous high-definition screens, a spectacular mezzanine level offering VIP accommodations, and of course, the live, late-night sounds of blues, jazz and classic hits. This month’s entertainment lineup features performances from regular On the Bend musicians, such as Latin Grammy-winning saxophonist and San Antonio native Joe Posada, The Daniel Carrillo Trio and The Common Good. To learn more about scheduled events and times, be sure to check out the restaurant’s website.
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The Labor Day 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.
For Education Arneson River Theatre Sunday, September 25 7:00 to 10:00pm Join Rey Feo LXXIII Augustine Cortez, Jr., Reina de la Feria Mackenzie Tijerina and Reina Linda VIII Mariela F. Lopez for a Super Hero-themed Parade along the San Antonio River Walk benefitting the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation. Visit www.ReyFeoScholarshipFoundation.com for more information. Each year the Ford Parade of Lights illuminates the river with 10 beautiful 26-foot-long boats filled with glowing lanterns floating throughout the downtown section of the San Antonio River Walk. This spectacular event is free to enjoy while strolling the banks of the river, or reserve a table at a River Walk restaurant and view from a riverside patio while enjoying dinner and drinks! Be sure to reserve a table ahead of time. This is truly a sight to see! For parade routes and more information, visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events/ ford-parade-of-lanterns-2
September 2-4 and September 9-11, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings 8:00 to 100pm each evening, weather permitting
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Exploring Market Square unearths flower crowns, sombreros and a variety of caps that make great souvenirs from San Antonio, or an accessory for any outfit. You can even find a cowboy hat or two, so roam, shop and take home an array of hats for every occasion, or for everyone you know.
If you are looking for a historic look that will never go out of style, a stop at Paris Hatters is a must. Passing the hat for more than 100 years, stepping into Paris Hatters is like stepping back in time. The cash register has been in service since the 1930s and the buffalo and bison heads that adorn the walls are throwbacks to a Texas of long ago. But there is nothing out of style about the classic hats you will find covering every surface of the shop, which is what brings everyone from presidents to princesses to Paris Hatters to find just the right look. With the largest inventory in the country, there is no doubt you will find the perfect hat, too. The color and style are up to you, but the talented team at Paris Hatters will help you get just the right fit and be sure that the hat you take home with the famous Paris Hatters logo on the inside is one you will treasure for years. Whether it is felt or straw, a cowboy hat or a fedora, or perhaps a derby or a cap, you cannot go wrong with whatever you choose from the fantastic array that awaits you at the family-owned and operated shop. A truly historic option for the perfect hat is another downtown stop standing proudly just steps from the River Walk. Penner’s has been dressing San Antonians for more than a century. You will find stylish suits, guayaberas and the store’s signature Stacy Penner’s shoes, but you will also discover just the right hat to go with every look. From a rainbow of Kangol caps to straw hats suited to keep you cool into fall, to fashionable felt hats that add a touch of style no matter what else you are wearing, Penner’s has you covered. The store’s walls are lined with articles detailing its history, but what grabs your eye is rack upon rack of clothing options, all paired with the right shoes and hats, that cover any and all men’s fashion needs. Paired with the attentive service and the location in the midst of downtown, Penner’s is a destination that will leave you stylishly attired from head to toe. For hat shopping surrounded in a festive atmosphere, Historic Market Square shopping is a must. After all, shopping is an experience, not an errand, especially when you can explore areas with multiple shops and enjoy wonderful finds— and bonuses like great food and atmosphere.
With more than 100 shops and stalls, shopping Market Square and its El Mercado is like stepping into a street market in Mexico. That is because it is the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, with terrific imports and shopping set to the tune of Mariachi music and the tantalizing smells of various restaurants and food booths.
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Whether it is to provide fashion or fun, or just extra shade as you enjoy strolling your way up and down the River Walk, a hat can be a fantastic multi-purpose Box Outfitters
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Speaking of something for everyone, if snapbacks, adjustables, stretch-fit, buckets, visors, strapbacks and truckers sound like options for you, Lids in the Shops at Rivercenter Penner’s
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is a hat destination that will make you happy. From football to baseball, basketball and more, your favorite professional teams are all represented at Lids, as are colleges from across the country. You will also discover NASCAR and Major League Soccer gear, alongside hats celebrating specific athletes or special holiday items. So, whether you want to update your Spurs gear, or head into spring with the latest look for the Astros, Lids literally has you covered. And female sports fans, do not despair: you do not have to try to make a men’s size work for you. Lids has women’s caps, as well as youth sizes, so everyone in the family can proudly display their sports love. Fishing for the perfect hat? Stop by Tackle Box Outfitters in Alamo Heights to land the perfect hat for all things outdoors. Whether you want a cool ballcap with the logo of your favorite fishing gear like Texas Fly Company or something that will shade you as you fish for fun along the River Walk, you cannot go wrong with the options you will find at Tackle Box. Tilley hats are known for their durability and style. You will find a great selection at Tackle Box, ensuring you are made in the shade with any option you choose. So, grab a bucket, brimmed, beanie, cap or straw hat for whatever outdoor adventure you have ahead, including roaming around San Antonio. W. Commerce St. With over 100 locally owned shops, you’ll find cultural curios and artifacts, hand-crafted leather goods, and a diverse collection of traditional apparel.
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WRITER’S BIO An award-winning communications expert who enjoys sharing new discoveries and revisiting old favorites in her adopted hometown, Dawn Robinette loves to tell stories. You can read more of her work at Alamo City Moms, San Antonio Woman, San Antonio Magazine and Texas Lifestyle Magazine.
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By Susan Yerkes Once upOn a time, america’s mOvie palaces were truly palatial—magnificent mOnuments tO imaginatiOn and style. in san antOniO’s dOwntOwn histOric theatre district, the splendOr still thrills. three Of the city’s classic mOvie and vaudeville hOuses have been lavishly restOred and a fOurth is in the prOcess Of fabulOus resurrectiOn. Palaces
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Las Casas CEO Kaye Lenox said her board is already planning a Majestic centennial celebration in 2029. In preparation, the theatre’s upper balcony will be restored at last. The area, once used for segregated seating of Black patrons, will probably become space for Las Casas’ extensive educational programming, Lenox said.
THE AZTEC Opened in 1926, the Aztec Theatre was a MesoAmerican fantasy, with its grand gilded lobby, ziggurats and pyramids and two-ton chandelier. Inside, bold geometric designs covered the walls and giant statues with glowing red eyes stood by a stage topped with serpents and a Empire Theatre Majestic Theatre
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The Majestic Theatre opened in 1929 with fanfare fit for a king. Designed by John Eberson, it was the second-largest theatre in the country—and the first fully air-conditioned one. The over-the-top decor conjured Moorish castles. Imported trees set off a collection of taxidermied birds, including a rare white peacock. Opulent furnishings stood among carved wood and metal shone (much of it cast plaster) shining with gold leaf and brilliantly colored paint. Stars twinkled among drifting clouds in the night-sky ceiling. But the years took their toll, and by 1976 the Majestic closed. Plans to raze it for a parking lot galvanized creation of the Las Casas Foundation, and in 1988 the Majestic reopened, restored to its former glory. That glory takes constant work to maintain, however. The Ambassador Theatre Group, which manages the Majestic and adjacent Empire theatres for Las Casas, recently completed work in the women’s restrooms and bar areas. Fine details are the domain of artist John Coutu. Since 1993, Coutu has been repairing and restoring the Majestic’s paint and plaster, touching up, filling in, brightening and correcting. “I’m trying to get the original colors on the walls, especially since they did the new bar area, to tie in the blues and greens and have it match the carpet design more,” Coutu said. He is also focused on the mezzanine. “It had not been touched up for years,” he said. “I am putting on gold leaf paint, working to see what colors make it pop out. I call it an ‘Oh Wow’ theatre,” Coutu said. “That is what people say when they walk in the lobby.”
GOLDEN EMPIRE The “jewel-box” Empire Theatre shares a backstage wall with the Majestic, its big sister in Las Casas’ Joci Straus Performing Arts Center. The smaller Empire premiered in Beaux Arts glory back in 1914. A huge 1921 flood wiped away most of the gold-leafed glam, but in 1998, after seven years of painstaking restoration, the Empire returned in splendor. Custom millwork, expert plaster work and metallic powders created an exquisite space for smaller productions.
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Architect Tim Blonkvist, a founding principal in San Antonio-based Overland Partners, has been involved with plans for the landmark theatre for decades. In 2009, after extensive renovation and a new River Walk entrance, the theatre reopened. Today it is a Live Nation venue. “But we did not know what to do with the rest of the building,” Blonkvist said. Overland came up with two innovative adaptations to the classic building. First came exterior stairs to open the theatre floors outside to a new Crockett Street Overlook—1,500 square feet of airy outdoor space extending from the Aztec’s mezzanine level 20 feet above the River Walk, for theatre patrons and private events. A huge doublesided Aztec-style carved stone head was raised from the River Walk level to the terrace, where it gazes out through the cypress trees. Now, Blonkvist said, plans are approved to reclaim the long-empty office space that wraps around and above the theatre as a unique 75-room boutique hotel, which could open as soon as summer 2023. The project includes expanding the building’s height by 22 feet to create a fantastic, open rooftop bar and restaurant and reception space. That should make for a thrilling centennial for the Aztec in 2026.
golden sunburst. But the splendor turned seedy and the Aztec closed in 1989, and sat dusty through several owners with unrealized dreams.
THE ALAMEDA Last but not least, the Alameda Theater opened on Houston Street in 1949. It was one of the last “grand” movie palaces and the largest ever dedicated to Spanish language films and performing arts. Magnificent black light murals of the histories of Texas and Mexico spanned the interior side walls. Plexiglass, cathode lighting, aluminum lobby sculptures and more created marvelous effects throughout. “That period of architecture, Art Moderne and Deco—was all about glamour, celebrating movement and style, with a deep connection to culture,” said Tim Archer, principal in Overland Partners, which is overseeing the Alameda project. “The Alameda’s uniqueness is Art Deco style combined with Latin themes, something truly unique to San Antonio.” Plans include reducing and raking the theatre seats for better sight lines and multi-use performances, keeping the sweep and “swankiness,” with the accuracy necessary for strict state and federal historic Georginaguidelines.Sperber, a partner in Washington D.C.’s OTJ Architects, is working with Overland on the theatre restoration. “In Phase I they did all the building basics, systems in the ground, infrastructure… Phase 2 is the exciting part, where the beautiful stuff comes in—seats, carpet, beautiful drapes and materials and all the decorative finishes,” she said. Design experts are even putting the phosphorescent paints of the murals under the microscope, to match colors exactly, while modern lighting techniques can recreate and further glamorize the look of everything from inside to the magnificent Alameda marquee. The completion date isn’t set yet, but the Alameda remains another movie palace premiere well worth the wait.
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Fiume - San Antonio’s Newest Pizzeria and Wine Bar
The word Fiume, which in English means river, was also once a city in Italy known as a cultural melting pot in the height of its existence. Similarly, the San Antonio River is the core of our dynamic and diverse city. The bustling, vibrant and colorful sidewalks along our Historic River Walk are full of rich diversity and lend itself to the only riverfront fire-oven pizza restaurant in San Antonio.
FIUME [fyoo-me] Pizzeria and Wine Bar is San Antonio’s newest Texassourced and inspired restaurant on the San Antonio River Walk led by Chef de Cuisine, Jessica Makdisi. Fiume’s vision and menu is exemplary of an elevated dining experience revered for its deep local roots and hyperlocal culinary craftsmanship. The artisan, Texas-crafted pizza incorporates local flavors that highlight Neapolitan-style pizza in what they define as Texapoletana Nestled alongside the bustling sidewalks of downtown San Antonio near the Arneson River Theatre, you cannot miss its signature Ferrari-red Fiero oven located on the open-air patio. Fiume’s menu proudly showcases local vendors, wineries and breweries, farms and other partners that exemplify the unique legacy of Texas. You will find dispersed throughout the menu these offerings that provide a sample of the culinary excellence our state exudes. They are inspired daily by the city, people and resources that surround them and strive to showcase them to locals and visitors alike. Texas-sourced menu highlights include hydroponically grown True Harvest lettuces topped with Zesty Texas olive oil, Texas Heat Pizza—made with a combination of Texas smoked bacon and Italian sweet peppers, and for dessert, homemade gelato featuring local berries. Chef Jessica found her love for cooking with her family in Pennsylvania. At the age of 16 she moved to San Antonio to begin her culinary journey. Prior to Fiume, Chef Jessica worked at several local San Antonio restaurants. Chef Jessica takes the basic inspiration and baking processes from the authentic Neapolitan pizza and pushes the flavors in new and exciting directions highlighting Texas ingredients. A unique type of wild yeast is utilized in each hand-crafted pizza at Fiume.
The starter yeast was cultivated in the first months of the pandemic and since then, this fermented “mother” gives the dough a natural, deep yeast flavor where commercial yeast lacks. The inception of the restaurant concept behind Fiume is as unique as the production of the dough utilized in the crafting of every pizza. Opening hours will be 7 days a week from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 200 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 on the river level. For updates and additional information, please visit our website www.fiumepizzeria.com and follow us on Instagram @eatfiume and Facebook @fiumepizzeriaandwinebar
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San Antonio’s Top Corporate Team Building Activities By Drew Henry Topgolf San Antonio hosts thousands of corporate conferences and retreats every year, but that does not mean we are a buttoned-up city of stuffed shirts. How could we be when so much fun is happening right outside the conference room? We Texans have a work-hard, play-hard attitude! So, join us as we explore some of San Antonio’s top corporate team building activities that are so fun your office will be talking about them around the water cooler for weeks. Here is our meeting agenda: We are hitting the green, driving some holes in one, crossing the finish line, going with the flow of the river and ending the day with a hauntingly good happy hour.
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Sometimes corporate life can feel like a rat race. But at Andretti Karting & Games, you can cross the finish line and emerge victorious! Located 25 minutes north of downtown next to Topgolf, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is the perfect place for a company retreat, meeting or team building day. Corporate packages include access to fun activities like go-kart racing, laser tag, VR gaming experiences, mini-golf, bowling, arcade games, private conference room rentals and delicious catering. The 10,000-square-foot complex even has free Wi-Fi for those workaholics who have to check their email between gokart races. But with your own dedicated event assistant, you may actually be able to take time to relax and blow off some steam. Choose from pre-made packages or design your own for a oneof-a-kind experience. Start your engines because this team event is getting ready to take off!
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Sometimes in the workplace, you just have to go with the flow…of the river, that is! Grab your team and kayak the San Antonio River with Mission Adventure Tours. We all need some fresh air every once in a while, right? Experience the iconic river by getting up close and personal while learning ToursAdventureMissionThe Quarry Golf Course Nightly Spirits
Why take a meeting in the boardroom when you can take it on the green? Get some fresh air while you close your next business deal at The Quarry Golf Course. Located just 10 minutes north of downtown, this course situated in an old quarry offers challenging terrain, stunning views and a high-end country club experience. Designed by Keith Foster in 1993, the course repurposes a 1908 stone quarry for a truly unique golfing experience. The front nine holes play in a linksstyle format and feature rolling hills, immaculate greens and native Texas foliage. Now, the back nine is where things get interesting. Get ready to enter the original quarry, where your shots will fly over large expanses with striking rock formations and smokestacks in the background. End the day with dinner and drinks at the Cementville Grille and toast to a job well done and a game well played. GET A HOLE-IN-ONE AT TOPGOLF If your team is a mix of golf pros and newbies, then circle back to Topgolf. Located 25 minutes north of downtown, Topgolf is an “elevated” driving range experience featuring three floors of 100 air-conditioned bays outfitted with TVs, arcade games and a menu of mouthwatering snacks and cocktails. The office MVPs will love practicing their drive, while the entry-level players will have fun taking a swing at the game and relishing the sweeping Hill Country views.
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With exclusive corporate packages, your team can book a bank of driving bays, the rooftop lounge, the arcade and conference breakout rooms. You may even get some work done in between swings! In addition to company event packages, Topgolf will even plan team building exercises on your behalf. So, is it just us, or does this off-site meeting sound like a hole-in-one?
FIND SOME BOO’S ON A NIGHTLY SPIRITS HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Everyone loves a good office happy hour, but this haunted pub crawl comes with a few additional spirits. The Nightly Spirits San Antonio Haunted Pub Tour is the perfect choice for your next corporate event, team building exercise or holiday party that can be customized to fit any group size and budget. Join the tour if you dare and get a haunting mixture of spooky stories and pub crawling on this walking tour of downtown San Antonio. Costumed guides will take the company to historic bars to grab drinks and hear spine-tingling tales from San Antonio’s past. You may even meet a potential new hire with a scary good resume. Private tours are available every day of the week and typically start between 5:00 and 9:00pm. When reserving for a large group, you can customize the plan and choose your start time, duration, pickup location and more. The standard tour runs for two and a half hours and goes to three or four bars.
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how to let go and let the river guide you. Mission Adventure Tours offers three different selfguided kayak experiences. Explore the Museum Reach at Pearl, the King William District at Southtown or the Mission Reach at Espada Park. Each section of the river offers a totally unique experience. Will you explore the bustling banks of the Pearl or enjoy some peaceful quiet nature in Mission Reach? Go with the flow of the river and see where the experience takes you! Self-guided tours are available in one to two-hour increments with options for single rider and tandem kayak rentals.
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STAY Amid the hustle and bustle of what locals know as Loop 410 lies an unexpected treasure. Tucked back off the access road, the Estancia Del Norte hotel is like a tropical oasis in the middle of the urban sprawl. A study in Old World elegance married with modern-day luxury, the hotel pays homage to its rich history by incorporating elements of Spanish style with Mexican heritage and good old Texas charm. Relax in one of the 277 expertly ap pointed guest rooms with plush linens, spa-worthy bathrooms and plenty of amenities. Or enjoy a beautiful Texas sunset in the lush courtyard with its sparkling pool. Located just minutes from premier shopping, dining and tourist destinations, Estancia Del Norte might be located in the heart of the city, but it feels like it is worlds away.
EAT The “Texas Cocktail Casual” theme of Paseo Bar invites you to put on your “good boots” and get comfy as you enjoy good food and great spirits. Whether your day includes a breakfast business meeting, a happy hour with friends or date night dining, Paseo Bar offers a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu that blends all the flavors of the Texas culinary landscape as effortlessly as it blends its signature cocktails. With a focus on local sourcing, the expert ly crafted menus offer seafood from the gulf, salads and sides highlighting local and seasonal produce and the highest quality beef from Texas’s Dean & Peeler. The commitment to quality and local flare extends to the beverage menu, where “top shelf” is the bottom tier. Texas vineyards and distilleries factor heavily into the mix of high-quality bourbons, tequilas and other spirits, while an extensive selection of wines and beers factor heavily into the mix. From light bites to hearty meals and craft cocktails, there is something to satisfy every tastebud. For those who crave a full dining-room experience, LAZO With Don Strange offers many of the Don Strange classics that made the catering giant a house hold name across Texas.
CELEBRATE When celebration is your motto, delivering it is our mission. Pro viding Texas Hospitality is Estancia Del Norte’s calling card, and they do it in a way that celebrates community—and nothing says community like local arts and artisans. Art is the heartbeat of a city, and in a city as colorful as San Antonio, it is an integral part of life. From the local artisans whose textiles, candles, jewelry and foods line the shelves of the boutique gift shop to the art gallery featuring local established and emerging artists, it is easy for guests to immerse themselves in the culture of the Alamo City. CARE Creating community inside and outside the hotel is a driving force at Estancia Del Norte and the impetus for the program, “Estancia Cares.” Each month, Paseo Bar features a signature cocktail for a designated nonprofit and donates a portion of the proceeds to the organization. Guests can feel good knowing their dollars are going towards supporting organizations that make San Antonio one of the most popular destinations in Texas.
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tackle. The entire trail is loaded with historical stops, so take time to meander and take it all in. This month also celebrates the missions as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with events taking place September 7-11. Visit www.WorldHeritageFestival.org for info.
HUNGRY FOR HISTORY In 1958, Bud Jones opened his restaurant offering all-you-can-eat fish for 79 cents. The prices at Bud Jones have changed a bit, but this southside staple still offers home cooking like Mrs. Ruth’s chicken and dumplings and Texas-sized enchiladas.
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DITCH YOUR PLANS San Antonio’s Mission Trail is rich with history of the region, and one of the coolest features is captured in the system of acequias. These irrigation ditches were built using Native American labor to deliver water from the San Antonio River to the missions and farmlands. The mission locations were chosen because of their proximity to the river and these water systems gave life to the people there. The Espada Aqueduct is considered the system’s most remarkable feature and you can access it through the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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THE SHOW GOES ON Take in a show and a bit of municipal history with an evening at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. This former Municipal Auditorium was dedicated by Mayor John Tobin in 1926. After being gutted by a fire in 1979, the auditorium was rebuilt, and in 2010 it was redesigned as the performing arts center we know today.
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HIKE THE TRAIL The Mission Reach hiking and biking trail is an almost six-mile trek that is open year-round and is great for birding, picnicking and hiking. It is dog-friendly and most folks consider it to be an easy trail to By Crystal Henry day one...
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Fall in love with the history of San Antonio with a threeday tour of the town. We will explore the city’s rich roots along the river, as well as a stop at the missions and of course a tasty trip into the past with some of the most flavorful dining spots the Alamo City has to offer.
A TASTE OF THE PAST Every stone in the Guenther House is a piece of San Antonio history. The historic building that houses this popular breakfast spot was crafted using local materials by Carl Hilmar Guenther in the 1800s. Start with a plate of Pioneer biscuits and gravy, then wander over to the museum to get your fill of memorabilia.
SOUTHTOWN VIBES Bike over from King William to the arts district in Southtown to park it for a while. This revitalized neighborhood hosts art walks, community events and it is home to some really great galleries. The Blue Star Contemporary is the first and longestrunning nonprofit space for contemporary art in San Antonio. And Rosario’s is a great spot to grab a margarita.
BIKE THE TRAIL After breakfast, tour historic King William from the seat of a San Antonio BCycle. Use your phone to unlock the bike and the maps, and go on a 3.6-mile journey through one of the most beautiful parts of the city. These historic mansions were built by prominent architects in the late 1800s, and each has a story to tell.
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TASTES LIKE HAVEN Formerly Taco Haven, The Haven Southtown started slinging Mexican food with just four tables and a whole lot of flavor in San Antonio in 1969. Today, you can get down on some fajita nachos, caldo or jalapeno cream cheese chicken enchiladas in their expanded dining area. Do not forget to take home an order of barbacoa and Big Red for breakfast tomorrow. day two...
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ROYAL TREATMENT Though it was never actually a palace, the Spanish Governor’s Palace plays the part well. This National Historic Landmark is richly decorated with 18th-century furnishings and you are welcome to take a guided or solo tour of the building.
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The bronze figures outside the Bexar County Courthouse represent the four founding communities of the city—the Native Americans, Franciscan friars, Presidio soldiers and Canary Islanders. Laredo artist Armando Hinojosa created this installation and it sits as a reminder of the area’s diverse roots in the heart of the city. ON A MISSION What would a historic tour of San Antonio be without a stop at its most wellknown church—The Alamo. If you have never gone inside, it is worth a peek. To stand inside the church is to feel the presence of the city’s famous defenders, but outside, you can stroll along the Long Barrack, which is actually the Alamo’s oldest building. Stop by the living history encampment and grab one of the unique Alamo books at the gift shop.
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RIVERSIDE STROLL Start at historic La Villita, then drop down to the river level for an evening stroll. The little village was one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods and it is full of adorable art spaces and shops tucked away in its charming architecture. As you descend down to the river, head toward Paesano’s to top your evening off with an open-air dining experience. The warm bread and perfect Old-World pasta are a filling experience for the belly and the soul. Toast over the lobster ravioli or a heaping plate of pork osso bucco.
San Fernando is a cathedral by day and a living history art installation by night. While the sun is out, tour the breathtaking interior of this massive historic cathedral, constructed in 1738 by colonists from the Canary Islands. It is said that James Bowie was married there and Gen. Santa Anna laid his plans there for the Alamo siege. Then, on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, The Saga comes to life. This vibrant history of San Antonio is projected onto the 7,000-square-foot facade of the building, taking visitors on a 24-minute outdoor visual journey from early settlement to present day.
thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 39 AMERICAN BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO 421 East Commerce St. www.boudros.com BIGA ON THE BANKS 203 S. St. Mary’s Street www.biga.com BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro www.bubbagump.com CROCKETT TAVERN www.crocketttavern.com 849DAVE210-890-2224&BUSTER’SE.CommerceSt. 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 849IHOPE. 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 849MARGARITAVILLEE.Commerce St. www.margaritavillesanantonio.com 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 TEX’S RIVER WALK AND SPORTS BAR 200 S. Alamo www.texssportsbar.com BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. www.countyline.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 DELI 424SCHILO’SE.Commerce St. www.schilos.com GERMAN BIER 124-150GARTENLosoya St. www.biergartenriverwalk.com LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS 231 S. Alamo Street www.littlerheinprosthaus.com ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. www.mercadoritas.com 109KILWINSAlamo Plaza www.kilwins.com IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. www.durtynellyspub.com ITALIAN FIUME PIZZERIA & WINE BAR www.fiumepizzeria.com GUILLERMO’S210-222-1400 618 McCullough St. www.guillermosdowntown.com 521MICHELINO’SRiverwalk www.michelinos.us 111PAESANOSW.Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com 245PIZZARITASE.Commerce www.pizzaritas.com 420ZOCCAW. Market www.zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston www.acenar.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. www.riversedgecafesa.com SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez www.toweroftheamericas.com 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 528RESTAURANTRiverWalk 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 SAN ANTONIO FOOD & DRINK City Sightseeing San Antonio
40 RIO Magazine thesanantonioriverwalk.com 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) www.quarrymarket.com824-8885 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 ART PACE 445 N Main Ave www.artpace.org BONITA RITA’S 245 E. Commerce, #100 San Antonio, TX www.mercadoritas.com78205 BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 210 W. Market www.briscoemuseum.orgStreet BUCKHORN MUSEUM 318 E Houston www.buckhornmuseum.comSt. 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) www.delsol.com231-0900 DOSEUM 2800 Broadway www.thedoseum.orgSt. 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 FIVE & GENERALDIMESTORE 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) www.garciaartglass223-1400 COWBOY’S ALAMO CITY HARLEYDAVIDSON RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE 111 West Crockett St. Suite 209 www.cowboysalamocityharley.com HUEBNER OAKS 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX www.shophuebneroaks.com78230 KENDRA SCOTT 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7180 www.kendrascott.com 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) www.lucchese.com828-9419 MERCADORITA’S 245 E. Commerce & Bonita San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 286-7432 NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns www.naturalbridgecaverns.comRoad NORTH STAR MALL 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) www.northstarmall.com340-6627 PARIS HATTERS 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3453 www.parishatters.com PENNERS DOWNTOWN 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) www.pennersinc.com226-2487 RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT 301 Alamo Plaza www.ripleys.com/sanantonio SAN ANGEL FOLK ART 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) www.sanangelfolkart.com226-6688 SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Avenue www.samuseum.org SAN ANTONIO VISITORS CENTER 317 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-6871 www.visitsanantonio.com SHOPS OF LA CANTERA 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) www.theshopsatlacantera.com582-6255 SHOPS AT RIVERCENTER 849 E. Commerce www.shoprivercenter.com 77T’S SOUVENIRS & T-SHIRTS 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) www.77tshirts.com549-1279 TIENDA LA GARZA 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 THE TWIG BOOK SHOP 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) www.thetwig.indiebound.com826-6411 THE UNOFFICIAL BEST OF TEXAS 101 Alamo Plaza, #3 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-0242 THE VINEYARD 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 www.thevineyardshoppingcenter.com WYNDHAM SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 111 E. Pecan Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) www.sawyn.com489-9768 THE WESTIN RIVERWALK 420 W. Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 413-9731 www.westin.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 www.thecoppergallery.com210.271.3856 LITTLE STUDIO GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com PLAZA TAXCO La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 www.plazataxco.com210-994-5259 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 LA VILLITA HISTORIC ARTS VILLAGE 418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-8614 • www.lavillita.com
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thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 43 LOCATIONS LISTING BOWIEST. BOWIEST. CROCKETT ST. BONHAM 4THST. BOWIEST BOWIEST. BOWIEST. CROCKETT ST. BONHAM 4THST. BOWIEST 2RESTAURANTS Acénar 3 Bella On The River 4 Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar 6 Bubba Gump Shrimp 7 The County Line 8 Hard Rock Cafe 9 Howl At The Moon 10 Landry’s Seafood 11 Mad Dogs British Pub 12 Rita’s on the Riverta’s 13 Rio Rio Cantina 14 Original Mexican Restaurant 15 Coyote Ugly 16 Boudro’s 17 Rainforest Cafe 18 Dick’s Last Resort 20 Lone Star Cafe 27 Tex’s River Walk Sports Bar 36 Bier Garten 53 Saltgrass 54 Paesanos Riverwalk 55 The Republic of Texas 56 Pizzarita’s 57 Dorrego’s 58 Range 61 Casa Rioa 67 Biga on the Banksn 71 Zocca Cuisine d' Italia 77 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 80 Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 91 Guadalajara Grill 94 Dave & Busters 96 On the Bend Oyster Bar & Lounge 97 Michelino’s 98 Café Ole 99 Schilo’s 100 Domingo Restaurante 101 Little Rhein Prost Haus 102 Frosty Dog Frozen Drinks ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING 25 Riverwalk Wine & Spirits 33 The Alamo 35 The Shops at Rivercenter 36 The Improv at Rivercenter 38 La Villita Historic Arts Village 38 Plaza Taxco 38 Angelita 39 Sisters Grimm Tours 40 The Magik Theatre 57 Briscoe Western Art Museum 72 San Fernando Cathedral 73 Tower of the Americas 74 Mercadorita’s 78 Freedom Torch 79 Cowboy’s Alamo Harley Davidson 84 Tobin Center 81 Turquoise River Trading Company 88 Spanish Governor’s Palace 90 Villa Tesoros 98 LEGOLAND Discovery Center and Sealife San Antonio 99 RJA Ghost Tours 41HOTELSEmbassy Suites 42 Sheraton Gunter Hotel 43 The St. Anthony Hotel 44 Marriott Townplace 45 Hotel Valencia 46 Holiday Inn 47 Marriott Courtyard 48 Drury Inn 49 Drury Plaza Hotel 50 Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel 51 Mokara Hotel & Spa 52 Hyatt Regency 54 Homewood Suites & Hotel 55 Westin Riverwalk 58 Hilton Palacio Del Rio 60 Wyndham River Walk 64 Menger Hotel 82 Grand Hyatt 86 Hotel Contessa 87 Hotel Havana 88 Canopy by Hilton 34MISCELLANEOUS City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour 37 Henry B. ConventionGonzalezCenter 53 Tower Life Building 95 Mokara Spa WGUENTHERSTSFLORESST SFLORESST SFLORESST SMAINAVE SMAINAVE KINGWILLIAMSTSALAMOST SALAMOSTSALAMOST ECEVALLOSST PEREIDA STSST.MARY’SST SST.MARY’SST SPRESAST SPRESAST SPRESAST LEIGHLABORLABORSTSTST SPRESAST SALAMOST E CESAR E. CHAVEZ BLVD SSANTAROSAAVEWNUEVA ST WNUEVAST SMAINAVE EGUENTHERSTPROBANT MARKETST35 10 3 8 13 1 2 6 7 10 16 18 34 9 5 121116 17 18 19 19 South Town King William & San Antonio River Museum1RESTAURANTSReach Arcade 2 Boiler House 3 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen 4 CIA 5 Cured 7 Green 8 Josephine Street 9 La Gloria 10 Minnie’s TavernRye House 11 Sams Burger Joint Music Hall 12 Jazz, TX ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING 11 San Antonio Museum of Art 12 The Pearl 13HOTELSWyndham Garden King William & South 1RESTAURANTSTown Azuca 2 Bliss 3 Blue Star 5 Friendly Spot 6 Guenther House 7 La Fritte 8 La Tuna Grille 9 Liberty Bar 10 Rosarios 11 Brackenridge House Bed & Breakfast 12 B & D Icehouse 13 El Luchador Bar 16 Tito’s Mexican Restaurant 17 Madhatters Tea House & Café 18 Taco Haven 19 La Focaccia ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING 16 Edward HomesteadStevesMuseum 18 Villa Finale 19 Yanaguana Garden 17GALLERIES Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum 20 Garcia Art Glass 21 Rudy Choperena 22 Artist Sweets Becker 23 Flight Gallery 201721 22 23 BROADWAYST.ST.MARYS EQUINCYST. EQUINCYST. ST.MARYS ST.MARYS E. GRAYSON ST. E. JOSEPHINE ST. BROOKLYNAVE. SANPEDROAVE. CAMDENST. CAMDENST.NEWELLKARNESSAVEST BROOKLYNAVE. MCCULLOUGHAVEMAINN. E MARTIN ST E MARTIN ST N.AVEMAINN.MAINAVE BALTIMOREAVELEXINGTONAVERICHMONDAVENAVARROST. ST.MARYS WJONES EJONES NALAMOST. NALAMOST. NALAMOST. BROADWAYST. BROADWAYST.PEARL PKWYAVENUEA NEWELL AVE 35 281 San Antonio River Museum Reach 2 4 5 8 9 10 11 7 3 11 12 13 34 1 12 13
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thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 45 LOCATIONS LISTING 3RESTAURANTS Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia 4 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar 5 Denny’s 18 Francesco’s Gelato 20 Pat O’Brien’s 36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse 44 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen River Walk Downtown 51 Biga on the Banks 53 Guillermo’s 54 Jazz, TX 55 IHOP 56 Crockett Tavern 57 Maddy McMurphy's ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING 6 Paris Hatters 7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 8 The Pearl 9 Shops at Rivercenter 10 Tower of the Americas/ Chart House Restaurant 11 Art Pace 13 San Antonio Museum of Art 14 Institute of Texan Culture 18 Yasmin’s Boutique 19 Out West 21 Tienda La Garza 22 The Amazing Mirror Maze 25 Majestic Theatre 29 Aztec Theatre 30 Ripley’s Adventure/TombHaunted Rider 3D 31 Guiness World Records Museum 32 Ripley’s Believe it or Not/ Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works 33 The Alamo 35 Tobin Center 38 Angelita’s 39 Plaza Taxco 40 VFW Post 76 41 Market Square 42 Spanish Governor’s Palace 48 Alta Vista Skate Shop 52 Tresor 56 Maverick Carter House 12HOTELSWyndham Garden River Walk 15 Crockett Hotel 16 Sheraton Gunter Hotel 17 Menger Hotel 24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel 43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio 34MISCELLANEOUS City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour 37 Tom’s Wheelchair & ScooterRentals 38 USO 69 San Antonio Public Library SERVICESEXPLOREPLAYSTAYDINEMAP thesanantonioriverwalk.com VISIT US!
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210-225-1262 On the Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge www.onthebendsa.com 210-354-3002 The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951 Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782 Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060 Rio Rio Cantina www.riorioriverwalk.com 210-226-8462 The River’s Edge Café + Patio Bar www.riversedgecafesa.com 210-270-0786 LaSHOPPINGVillitaHistoric Village www.lavillitasanantonio.com 210-207-8614 Market Square www.marketsquaresa.com 210-207-8600 Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453 Plaza Taxco www.plazataxco.com 210-212-6733 Shops at Rivercenter www.shopsrivercenter.com 210-225-0000 BarioATTRACTIONSAviation, Inc. Air Tours www.barioaviationservices.com 830-460-9028 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000 Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com 830-755-8080 City Sightseeing San Antonio www.citysightseeingsanantonio.com 210-224-8687 The DoSeum www.thedoseum.org 210-212-4453 LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio san-antoniowww.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ 210-610-1150 Natural Bridge Caverns www.naturalbridgecaverns.com 210-651-6101 SEA LIFE San Antonio san-antoniowww.visitsealife.com/ 210-610-1150 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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Margaritaville San Antonio comwww.margaritavillesanantonio. 210-973-5911
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Mi Tierra Café www.mitierracafe.com
Maddy McMurphy’s Irish Sports Bar www.maddymcmurphys.com 210-222-9722
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