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October 16, 2023 By Tanji Leave a Comment

S9E1 – Take Your Tastebuds on a Journey at Carriqui

October 16, 2023 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Carriqui is a hoppin’ new restaurant in San Antonio’s celebrated Pearl dining district. Feast on smoked crispy quail served with incredible corn cakes, wood-fired steaks, Texas pecan mole-covered cabrito, and Hill Country smoked barbecue.  Plenty of Tex-Mex flare here all housed in a stunning historical building! Get the recipe for Carriqui’s popular spiced achiote chicken […]

Filed Under: Episode 1, Episode Number, Goodtaste TV Episodes, Season 9 Tagged With: achiote chicken, carriqui, Goodtaste, Goodtaste with Tanji, Pearl, pearl historic district, pecan mole

Filed Under: Episode 1, Episode Number, Goodtaste TV Episodes, Season 9 Tagged With: achiote chicken, carriqui, Goodtaste, Goodtaste with Tanji, Pearl, pearl historic district, pecan mole

October 16, 2023 By Tanji Leave a Comment

S9E1 – Tastebuds Take Flight at Carriqui, TX “Best” Burger & Chili Dogs with the Astros

October 16, 2023 By Tanji Leave a Comment

It’s an all-new season of Goodtaste! Season 9 is full of adventure, incredible cuisine, legendary landscapes, and unforgettable characters! In our first episode, we start in the Alamo City with an amazing new restaurant offering everything from cabrito smothered in Texas Pecan mole to sensational shrimp and grits. Then, we head over to Houston for […]

Filed Under: Episode 1, Episode Number, Goya Foods Segment, H-E-B Wine Finds Segment, Season 9 Tagged With: barrett black, best burgers, black’s barbecue, bun b, carriqui restaurant and bar, chef fernando desa, GMA best burger, good morning america best burgers, Goya Foods, h-e-b wines, Historic Pearl, Minute Maid Park, original black's barbecue, Pearl, trill burgers

Filed Under: Episode 1, Episode Number, Goya Foods Segment, H-E-B Wine Finds Segment, Season 9 Tagged With: barrett black, best burgers, black’s barbecue, bun b, carriqui restaurant and bar, chef fernando desa, GMA best burger, good morning america best burgers, Goya Foods, h-e-b wines, Historic Pearl, Minute Maid Park, original black's barbecue, Pearl, trill burgers

March 17, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Sights & Scents from the 6th Annual Paella Challenge at Pearl

March 17, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

It’s officially springtime in the Alamo City, and locals have come to expect this sizzling culinary event to usher in the season’s change. The annual Paella Challenge hosted by Chef Johnny Hernandez (La Gloria) is in its sixth year at the historic Pearl Brewery – each year bigger and better than the one before it!

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Paella, Paella Challenge, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Chef Chris Cook, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Johnny Hernandez, Chef Robbie Nowlin, chef steven mchugh, citrus, Corona Paella Challenge, Cured, Groomer's Seafood, La Gloria, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Southerleigh, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas, Tuk Tuk Taproom

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Paella, Paella Challenge, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Chef Chris Cook, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Johnny Hernandez, Chef Robbie Nowlin, chef steven mchugh, citrus, Corona Paella Challenge, Cured, Groomer's Seafood, La Gloria, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Southerleigh, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas, Tuk Tuk Taproom

March 13, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Paella Challenge is the ‘Pride’ of Pearl

March 13, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Paella lovers unite! You know Spring is just around the corner, when it’s time for the annual Paella Challenge at Pearl Brewery. Things heated up quickly as chefs from all around the globe descended upon the Alamo City for a fabulous feast and a little friendly competition…

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: arcade, Chef Brian West, Chef Jason Dady, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Jesse Perez, Chef Johnny Hernandez, CIA, citrus, Culinary Institute of America, FreshPoint, H-E-B, HEB, Johnny Hernandez, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: arcade, Chef Brian West, Chef Jason Dady, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Jesse Perez, Chef Johnny Hernandez, CIA, citrus, Culinary Institute of America, FreshPoint, H-E-B, HEB, Johnny Hernandez, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas

March 7, 2011 By Tanji 8 Comments

2011 Paella Challenge at Pearl

March 7, 2011 By Tanji 8 Comments

This is one of the most fun events you’ll ever go to. Celebrity chefs from all over converge on the grounds at the beautiful Pearl THIS Sunday to see who makes the best Paella.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio Tagged With: competition, contest, Paella, Paella Cookoff, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, PearlBrewery

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio Tagged With: competition, contest, Paella, Paella Cookoff, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, PearlBrewery

October 9, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Thank You, Kit!

October 9, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Today, October 9, 2010, was truly a historic day for the city of San Antonio! The CIA officially opened its San Antonio campus at the site of the fabulous Pearl Brewery.

Filed Under: Andrew Weissman, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, Greater San Antonio, Johnny Hernandez Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, Chef Johnny Hernandez, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, farmer's market, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Pearl Farmers Market

Filed Under: Andrew Weissman, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, Greater San Antonio, Johnny Hernandez Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, Chef Johnny Hernandez, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, farmer's market, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Pearl Farmers Market

October 3, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Pearl Farmers’ Market – Make a Meal Out of It!

October 3, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Fresh produce, locally raised beef, local cheeses, homemade breads, yummy chocolates…you name it, Pearl Farmers’ Market in San Antonio has all that and more. Chef Johnny Hernandez, owner of the newest restaurant at Pearl called La Gloria, shows you how to shop and find the coolest foods at the market.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Johnny Hernandez Tagged With: Chef Johnny Hernandez, fresh, Pearl, Pearl Farmers Market, produce, San Antonio, SanAntonio, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Johnny Hernandez Tagged With: Chef Johnny Hernandez, fresh, Pearl, Pearl Farmers Market, produce, San Antonio, SanAntonio, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

September 26, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Chef Weissman’s Tuna Chip-n-Dip

September 26, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

[stream base=x:/goodtaste.tv/wp-content/uploads/videos/ flv=gem118_sandbar_tuna_sd_stream.flv img=gem118_sandbar_tuna_preview.jpg mp4=gem118_sandbar_tuna_iphone.mp4 embed=true share=true width=640 height=368 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high title=Gem 118 – Chef Weissman’s Tuna Chip-N-Dip autostart=false opfix=true /] Chef Andrew Weissman is known around the world in culinary circles. His Le Reve restaurant routinely was listed as one of the top ten restaurants in the USA. Lucky for us Chef Weissman […]

Filed Under: Andrew Weissman, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, ChefAndrewWeissman, dip, guacamole, Il Sogno, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Pearl Market, tuna, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

Filed Under: Andrew Weissman, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, ChefAndrewWeissman, dip, guacamole, Il Sogno, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Pearl Market, tuna, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

September 20, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Local Chef Updates Savory Empanadas – Delicioso!

September 20, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

A treasure trove of antique recipes is tucked away into the stacks at the University of Texas San Antonio Library’s Special Collections. Thumbing through the books is fascinating even if you aren’t fluent in Spanish. It’s obvious by the sketches and ingredients that ‘food’ translated in any language means ‘love’.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Melissa Guerra Tagged With: book, books, empanada, empanadas, Melissa Guerra, MelissaGuerra, mexican empanadas, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Pearl Market, PearlBrewery, San Antonio, SanAntonio, savory, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Melissa Guerra Tagged With: book, books, empanada, empanadas, Melissa Guerra, MelissaGuerra, mexican empanadas, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Pearl Market, PearlBrewery, San Antonio, SanAntonio, savory, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

July 12, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Watch a Master Chef in Action at Pearl

July 12, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

This beautiful truffled egg and asparagus salad is the creation of world renowned chef Andrew Weissman who continues to delight crowds at his new Il Sogno restaurant at the historic Pearl Brewery. Il Sogno means ‘the dream’ – and after you taste this salad, you’ll dream about it for days to come.

Filed Under: Andrew Weissman, Greater San Antonio, Il Sogno, Restaurants Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, ChefAndrewWeissman, Il Sogno, Pearl, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

Filed Under: Andrew Weissman, Greater San Antonio, Il Sogno, Restaurants Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, ChefAndrewWeissman, Il Sogno, Pearl, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

May 31, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

La Gloria at Pearl, A Touch of Heaven on Earth

May 31, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

New restaurants always create a buzz, but La Gloria opened its doors with the roar of a lion! Beloved and talented chef Johhny Hernandez brings his love of Mexico’s creative street food to San Antonio.

Filed Under: Chefs, Greater San Antonio, Johnny Hernandez, La Gloria, Markets, Restaurants Tagged With: Agua Chile, ceviche, Chef Johnny Hernandez, La Gloria, LaGloria, Pearl, restaurant, Restaurants, Riverwalk, San Antonio, SanAntonio, Tlayudas

Filed Under: Chefs, Greater San Antonio, Johnny Hernandez, La Gloria, Markets, Restaurants Tagged With: Agua Chile, ceviche, Chef Johnny Hernandez, La Gloria, LaGloria, Pearl, restaurant, Restaurants, Riverwalk, San Antonio, SanAntonio, Tlayudas

April 15, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Got Smart Kids?

April 15, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

If your child is a budding entrepreneur or just really makes a great glass of lemonade, head to the beautiful historic Pearl on Grayson Street this weekend for the Best Tasting Lemonade contest. The Lemonade tasting begins at 10 a.m. and is a practice run for the big Lemonade Day coming to San Antonio later […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: farmer's market, lemonade, Pearl, Pearl Farmers Market

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: farmer's market, lemonade, Pearl, Pearl Farmers Market

March 26, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Taste Paso Robles Wines at Myron’s Steakhouse

March 26, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Paso Robles is said to be the fastest wine growing region in California. Nestled between San Francisco and Los Angeles, it’s a beautiful place to visit, and its wines are getting rave reviews. Wine critic Robert M. Parker says Paso Robles ‘shows some of the most striking potential in all of California.’ I attended a […]

Filed Under: Myron's Steak House, Restaurants Tagged With: California, Myron's, Myron's Steak House, New Braunfels, Paso Robles, Pearl, zinfandel

Filed Under: Myron's Steak House, Restaurants Tagged With: California, Myron's, Myron's Steak House, New Braunfels, Paso Robles, Pearl, zinfandel

March 15, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

San Antonio’s Paella Cook-Off at Pearl

March 15, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Giant pans of beautiful, exotic paellas and tons of folks gobbling down every single bite of the tasty Spanish dish made the first ever Paella Cook-Off at the Pearl a huge success.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Markets Tagged With: Paella, Paella Cook-Off, Paella Cookoff, PaellaCookOff, Pearl

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Markets Tagged With: Paella, Paella Cook-Off, Paella Cookoff, PaellaCookOff, Pearl

March 14, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Paella Event at Pearl ROCKED!

March 14, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

What a fabulous, fun, frenzied day! The first ever Paella Cook-Off at Pearl was a hit! More than a couple of dozen local and national chefs competed to see who could make the most beautiful, tasty and ‘correct’ paella. PLUS, what was I thinking!!! I competed along with those amazing chefs and so did my […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bruce Auden, Chef Jason Dady, Chef Johnny Hernandez, Ed Tijerina, event, Express News, Isaac Cantu, La Gloria, Mike, Paella, Paella Cook-Off, Paella Cookoff, Pearl, Watermark Grill, Williams-Sonoma

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bruce Auden, Chef Jason Dady, Chef Johnny Hernandez, Ed Tijerina, event, Express News, Isaac Cantu, La Gloria, Mike, Paella, Paella Cook-Off, Paella Cookoff, Pearl, Watermark Grill, Williams-Sonoma

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