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Francesca's

March 4, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Celebrate Texas’ Top Wines at La Cantera Hill Country Resort

March 4, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

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…

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Sommeliers, Steven Krueger, Texas Wines, Wines Tagged With: bending branch, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, La Cantera, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Pedernales Cellars, Steven Krueger, Texas Wines, wines

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Sommeliers, Steven Krueger, Texas Wines, Wines Tagged With: bending branch, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, La Cantera, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Pedernales Cellars, Steven Krueger, Texas Wines, wines

January 27, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Vacay for Valentine’s Day to La Cantera Hill Country Resort

January 27, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

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…

Filed Under: Brannon's Café, Francesca's at Sunset, Greater San Antonio, Texas Hill Country, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Brannon's Café, Champagne, Chocolate, Cookies, cupcakes, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, La Cantera, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, pastries, Steven Krueger, sugar cookies, truffles, Valentine's Day

Filed Under: Brannon's Café, Francesca's at Sunset, Greater San Antonio, Texas Hill Country, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Brannon's Café, Champagne, Chocolate, Cookies, cupcakes, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, La Cantera, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, pastries, Steven Krueger, sugar cookies, truffles, Valentine's Day

December 30, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

Awesome Alamo City Eats in 2014!

December 30, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

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.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Holiday, New Year's Tagged With: Aldaco's, Aldaco's Stone Oak, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Fig Tree, Fig Tree Restaurant, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, Hotel Contessa, La Cantera, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Las Ramblas

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Holiday, New Year's Tagged With: Aldaco's, Aldaco's Stone Oak, Boudro's, Boudro's Texas Bistro, Fig Tree, Fig Tree Restaurant, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, Hotel Contessa, La Cantera, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Las Ramblas

November 29, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Unwrap the Holidays at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort

November 29, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Holiday cheer has spread throughout the La Cantera Hill Country Resort. Whether you’re a guest staying on the property, or just popping in for the day, all are invited to take part in the legendary Hill Country Holidays from November 28 – January 1! Pack up your entire family and head out to La Cantera’s very own Winter Wonderland.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: Brannon's, Christmas, Francesca's, hill country, Holidays, Santa, Santa Claus, Westin, Westin La Cantera

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: Brannon's, Christmas, Francesca's, hill country, Holidays, Santa, Santa Claus, Westin, Westin La Cantera

September 30, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

Take on Texas Wine Month at Steinheimer’s Lounge

September 30, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

We celebrate Texas wines all year long in the Lone Star State, and more so during Texas Wine Month…that’s October. There is one place in San Antonio that you can learn about — and taste — more Texas wines than any other location around these parts. I’m talking about Steinheimer’s Lounge at the Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort, the gateway to the Texas Hill Country wine region!

Filed Under: Steinheimer's Lounge, Steven Krueger Tagged With: Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, Westin, Westin La Cantera

Filed Under: Steinheimer's Lounge, Steven Krueger Tagged With: Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, Westin, Westin La Cantera

April 16, 2012 By Tanji 2 Comments

Looney Tunes™ Breakfast at Francesca’s!

April 16, 2012 By Tanji 2 Comments

The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort’s premiere restaurant Francesca’s at Sunset has just announced a new expansion to its dining menu- a Looney Tunes™ character breakfast!

Filed Under: Francesca's, Greater San Antonio, Westin La Cantera Tagged With: breakfast, Francesca's, hill country, Texas, Texas Hill Country, Westin La Cantera

Filed Under: Francesca's, Greater San Antonio, Westin La Cantera Tagged With: breakfast, Francesca's, hill country, Texas, Texas Hill Country, Westin La Cantera

December 27, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Francesca’s at Sunset ‘Last Supper Dinner’

December 27, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

By royal decree, you are highly encouraged to take up a toga this New Year’s Eve! After all, it’s the end of the world as we know it, and Francesca’s at Sunset at the beautiful Westin La Cantera resort is prepared with ‘Your Last Supper’…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Brannon's Café, Chef Ernie Estrada, Chef John Herdman, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, Mayan, New Year's Eve, Westin, Westin La Cantera

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Brannon's Café, Chef Ernie Estrada, Chef John Herdman, Francesca's, Francesca's at Sunset, Mayan, New Year's Eve, Westin, Westin La Cantera

October 30, 2011 By Tanji 5 Comments

A hero of the kitchen

October 30, 2011 By Tanji 5 Comments

Eva Longoria’s ties to Texas are big and bright, and the Desperate Housewives star was indeed shining this past Saturday night at her annual celebrity poker gala in San Antonio. The Eva Longoria Celebrity Casino Night was a HUGE success, and benefited Eva’s Heroes, a charitable organization co-founded by the actress herself, as well as Christiane Perkins-Garcia.

Filed Under: Eva's Heroes, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Biga on the Banks, Boudro's, cookbooks, Darren McGrady, Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria, eva's celebrity poker, eva's heroes, Francesca's, La Hacienda, Paesanos, San Antonio, The Fig Tree

Filed Under: Eva's Heroes, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Biga on the Banks, Boudro's, cookbooks, Darren McGrady, Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria, eva's celebrity poker, eva's heroes, Francesca's, La Hacienda, Paesanos, San Antonio, The Fig Tree

October 3, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Taste Texas Wine in Style

October 3, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Francesca's, La Cantera, restaurant, Restaurants, Westin, Westin La Cantera

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Francesca's, La Cantera, restaurant, Restaurants, Westin, Westin La Cantera

August 22, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Wine Geeks & Foodies This One's for You

August 22, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

We did it. We popped the cork on a 50 year old bottle of wine to begin a weeklong celebration of my birthday. (At this age why not!) It ‘was’ a 1959 Chateau Lynch-Bages from the Pauillac appellation in the Bordeaux region of France. This AVA region, by the way, produces three of Bordeaux’s five […]

Filed Under: Wines Tagged With: 1959 Chateau Lynch Bages, asparagus, béarnaise, Bordeaux, Brasserie Pavil, brie, figs, filet, France, Francesca's, Julia Child, New Orleans, organic, steak, Westin

Filed Under: Wines Tagged With: 1959 Chateau Lynch Bages, asparagus, béarnaise, Bordeaux, Brasserie Pavil, brie, figs, filet, France, Francesca's, Julia Child, New Orleans, organic, steak, Westin

January 30, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day Idea

January 30, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

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 ( […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Brannon's, Francesca's, getaway, La Cantera, restaurant, Restaurants, romantic, sommelier, Steven Krueger, Valentine's Day, valentines, Westin La Cantera

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Brannon's, Francesca's, getaway, La Cantera, restaurant, Restaurants, romantic, sommelier, Steven Krueger, Valentine's Day, valentines, Westin La Cantera

December 30, 2008 By Tanji Leave a Comment

What To Do New Year's Eve

December 30, 2008 By Tanji Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aldaco's, Blanca Aldaco, Coco's, Copa Wine Bar, dinner, Francesca's, La Cantera, Morton's The Steakhouse, New Year's Eve, party, Soleil Bistro

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aldaco's, Blanca Aldaco, Coco's, Copa Wine Bar, dinner, Francesca's, La Cantera, Morton's The Steakhouse, New Year's Eve, party, Soleil Bistro

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