<!– <!– Take in the incredible view on the patio, taste Blanca’s amazing Breakfast Chile Relleno and then make your Bloody Mary the way YOU like it. It’s all there at Aldaco’s Stone Oak. Read on… Take in the incredible view on the patio, taste Blanca’s amazing Breakfast Chile Relleno and then make your Bloody […]
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Farm to table at Francesca’s
This is the time of year to dine at Francesca’s to take in the great sunsets. Try their new Farm to Table menu—veggies and other items sourced from local producers. They really do taste better! Here Exec. Chef John Armstrong, IV shows you how to make a DELICIOUS, easy zucchini sauce to serve over scallops.
Jalapeno chips on the Riverwalk at Boudro’s
Happy Fiesta everyone!! I’ve found the most incredible new side dish at Boudro’s. Sure, they’re known for their tableside zesty guacamole and delicious food, but wait till you try the Jalepeno Chips! These things are incredible. Chef Nelson Gonzales shows you how, plus check out their juicy grilled Texas quail…
Boudro's Jalapeño Chips!
<!– Alternative content <!– Ive found the most incredible new side dish at Boudro’s. Sure, Boudro’s is known for their tableside zesty guacamole and delicious food, and yes, they’re always on the Zagat TOP FIVE SA RESTAURANTS LIST, but wait till you try the Jalapeño Chips! These things are incredible. Chef Nelson Gonzales shows you […]
Playing Tourist in SA
After living in SA for 25+ years it’s easy to get complacent about Fiesta. Over the years from time to time, I admit I’ve fallen into that category. I vow to do better! This past week we were shooting a video segment for Boudro’s on the River Walk. (our newest partner on the site). What […]
San Antonio’s Brasserie Pavil
Ever been to a French Brasserie? You don’t have to go to Paris to find one. Try this San Antonio restaurant.
Chocolate Margarita Anyone?
<!– <!– I call her “La Maestra” – Blanca Aldaco is truly the master when it comes to creative Mexican cuisine. When you go to Aldaco’s at Stone Oak, check out the Chicken Cilantro Poblano (so good) and her incredible special on Sunday & Monday nights – $15.95 for a pound of fajitas—beef or chicken-with […]
The Perfect Way to Wrap-up April 15
Sure it’s ‘tax day’ but it doesn’t have to be depressing—spend the evening tasting wines. If you are interested in wine you already know about the wonderful New World Wine and Food Festival in San Antonio every November. What you may not know is that the NWWFF also sponsors numerous wine events throughout the year, […]
Delicious Ceviche
<!– <!– Location, location, location. Clever words in real estate which easily apply to the Gastronomical world. Where in San Antonio, Texas or Acapulco, the results are the same when you make this refreshing recipe. This approach is citrus based, has zesty flavors that your senses will keep asking for more.
Delicious Ceviche
<!– <!– Location, location, location. Clever words in real estate which easily apply to the Gastronomical world. Where in San Antonio, Texas or Acapulco, the results are the same when you make this refreshing recipe. This approach is citrus based, has zesty flavors that your senses will keep asking for more.
Don't Watch the News!
This is not a column about sour grapes…I have a tremendous respect for my friends and colleagues in the news business, BUT… They work very hard to do a good job. My beef is more at the national level. Since 9-11 and up until I left WOAI last year, viewers constantly told me they don’t […]
Blanca’s Amazing New Drink
<!– <!– Leave it to Blanca at Aldaco’s Stone Oak to develop a global drink with a San Antonio flair. Wait till you see what she puts in it… Aldaco’s Stone Oak is a true gem. Wonderful food and creative, fun drinks. Blanca’s margaritas are the best, but wait till you try this fun new […]
A Great View
<!– <!– Blanca Aldaco, of Aldaco’s fame, is known for her delicious food and creative margaritas. Now, her new restaurant out in Stone Oak gives you another reason to head north – the incredible view.
The Experts Chime In on Favorites
When I look for info from the local experts on wine, I often turn to Janet Easterling and Joe Baker. Both are sommeliers, and both are incredible wine connoisseurs. Janet is currently a wine consultant to a number of upscale San Antonio restaurants. She also can be found at Bergheim Cellars on Hwy 46, so […]
New Italian Restaurant
Head out to the Rim shopping area to try Maggiano’s Little Italy-the newest restaurant to open here in SA. Mike and I have been fans of Maggiano’s for years. We always enjoy their Las Vegas location and the Houston restaurant in the Galleria area. The bruschetta is very good, but my favorite has to be […]