The beautiful La Cantera Hill Country Resort is hosting a Celebration of Texas Top Wines that will feature tastings of Texas’ best, plus a wonderful wine pairing dinner…
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Vacay for Valentine’s Day to La Cantera Hill Country Resort
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year…lucky for us we have a reason to celebrate all weekend long. Romance reigns at La Cantera Hill Country Resort – where you can stay for a very special Valentine’s Day rate that includes a generous food and beverage credit…
Awesome Alamo City Eats in 2014!
Are you looking for a fun night out to toast to 2014? We have a short list of exceptional places around town with innovative menus, along with the perfect cocktails.
Ceviche after sunset
Francesca’s at Sunset is exactly where you want to be once dusk settles in. A wonderfully vibrant atmosphere and spectacular views put this fine dining establishment (housed at the Westin La Cantera resort) on the A-list!
Make fresh jam with Poteet strawberries
Homemade jam is so much easier to make than you would think…and it adds the perfect bit of freshness to brunch. Chef John Armstrong at the Westin La Cantera makes jam with fresh Poteet Strawberries. It’s part of Francesca’s new brunch, which has a wide range of delectable items…starting at about $13!
Valentines or Not – Some Like it Hot At Brannon’s
I love February!! It’s the one month out of the year that it’s perfectly legal to think about, dream about and fantasize about chocolate. You’ll love this fun dessert from Brannon’s Café.
Taste Texas Wine in Style
What an incredible time of year to experience a wine tasting dinner. Imagine the setting just about sunset at the beautiful Palmer Course Clubhouse. The Westin La Cantera resort is hosting a wine pairing dinner with wine maker and owner Jim Johnson with Alamosa Vineyards. The cost is $55 per person. For more information call […]
Size Matters
Size and shape both make a difference in the way a wine tastes. I took a seminar put on by Georg Riedel (the Riedel Glass family) where he had us take an inexpensive white wine and pour it into five glasses of different shapes and sizes.
Valentine's Day Idea
If you’re looking for an easy romantic getaway or just a night out, check out the Valentine’s specials at the Westin La Cantera. Francesca’s (beautiful sunset view and all) will offer a five ( 5 ) course menu for $ 85.00 / $125.00 with wine pairing. The Grille (the steakhouse) will offer a four ( […]
What To Do New Year's Eve
Looking for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Maybe a quiet dinner or dinner/party combo? With all of the new restaurants in town there are lots of choices. I’ve selected a few you might be interested in. Also, I have an idea for New Year’s Day.