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April 24, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Culinaria: A Feast for the Senses!

April 24, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

San Antonio is a premier food and wine destination. That’s what Culinaria Wine and Culinary Arts Festival is all about! You could call Culinaria the ‘Fiesta of food’. It’s a multi-day, multi-venue event which offers San Antonio access to leading edge wine-makers and chefs.

Culinaria kicks off on May 11th with Sip, Savor and Shop at the Shops at La Cantera. The final event is Burger, BBQ, Beer & Texas Spirits on May 15th at Pearl. In between are amazing events, from black tie dinners, wine tastings, winemaker dinners and days of family fun.

Filed Under: BBQ, Beer, Culinaria, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: chefs, Culinaria, San Antonio, SanAntonio

April 18, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

Make fresh jam with Poteet strawberries

April 18, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

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!

Filed Under: Francesca's, Greater San Antonio, Westin La Cantera Tagged With: jam, La Cantera, LaCantera, Poteet, restaurant, Restaurants, San Antonio, SanAntonio, strawberries, strawberry, Westin, Westin La Cantera, WestinLaCantera

April 18, 2011 By Tanji 10 Comments

Brunch with a Breathtaking View!

April 18, 2011 By Tanji 10 Comments

Treat yourself to Sunday Brunch at Francesca’s at the beautiful Westin La Cantera! Brunch at Francesca’s is all new. ..and it’s all good. Also, it’s incredibly reasonable…Entré prices start as low as $11. The Chocolate Almond French Toast is delicious and so is the Lobster Salad.

Filed Under: Francesca's, Greater San Antonio, Westin La Cantera Tagged With: brunch, jam, San Antonio, SanAntonio, view, Westin, Westin La Cantera, WestinLaCantera

April 17, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

Serious seafood on the River Walk

April 17, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

Soft Shell Crab is now in season…and one of the best places to sample some is at the Fig Tree on the River Walk. This gem has THE most romantic patio in the city! And the new tasting menu is a great way to experience some fabulous food and wine, at an inexpensive price.

Filed Under: Christopher Spencer, Fig Tree, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Chardonnay, crab, restaurant, Restaurants, San Antonio, SanAntonio, wines

April 4, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

The Bigger the Pot the Better the Boil

April 4, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Crawfish season is on! Get ‘em while they’re at here. Call your family, invite your friends – everyone will have a good time. HEB’s got loads of fresh crawfish right now, and if you don’t have a giant pot for the occasion they can probably help you out there too.

Filed Under: H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: crawfish, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, San Antonio, SanAntonio

April 4, 2011 By Tanji 5 Comments

Just say yes!

April 4, 2011 By Tanji 5 Comments

This has to be the best way to enjoy watermelon—on ice with a little tequila! This margarita is the most recent creation by the Margarita Maven Blanca Aldaco at Aldaco’s Stone Oak. It is delightfully refreshing and perfect for any Fiesta! Blanca shows you how easy it is to make.

Filed Under: Aldaco's - Stone Oak, Greater San Antonio, Restaurants Tagged With: Aldaco's, Aldaco’s Stone Oak, AldacosStoneOak, margarita, San Antonio, SanAntonio, tequila, watermelon

March 21, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The Texas wines to try

March 21, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

If you’ve steered away from Texas wines because they don’t taste like Napa wines or French wines, it’s time to revisit the Lone Star vinos. A Texas cabernet will never taste like a Napa cab because the terroirs in the two regions are totally different—different soils, climates, etc.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Westin La Cantera, Wines Tagged With: San Antonio, SanAntonio, sommelier, Sommelier Steven Krueger, SommelierStevenKrueger, Steven Krueger, Texas, Vino, Westin La Cantera, WestinLaCantera, wines

March 21, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Fiesta comes early

March 21, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Fiesta 2011 is earlier than ususal…all the fun starts April 7. BUT, you can already get a lot of the fun new fiesta ‘stuff’ at the Fiesta Store on Broadway. Checkout the hot new item they can’t keep in stock.

Filed Under: Fiesta, Fiesta 2011, Fiesta Foodie, Fiesta Store Tagged With: A Taste of the Northside, Fiesta, Fiesta 2011, Fiesta Foodie, Fiesta2011, FiestaFoodie, San Antonio, SanAntonio, TasteOfTheNorthside

March 10, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

Taste of the Northside Rocks for Fiesta

March 10, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

If you missed it last year, check out the video – it’s one of my favorite Fiesta events. Taste of the Northside features tons of restaurants each serving different foods, plus there’s plenty of beer and wine tastings too and lots of live music.

Filed Under: Fiesta, Fiesta 2011, Fiesta Foodie, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Fiesta, Fiesta 2011, Fiesta Foodie, Fiesta2011, FiestaFoodie, San Antonio, SanAntonio

February 28, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Boudro’s Fresh Fiesta Ceviche

February 28, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Fresh fish and just the right amount of spice are the keys to Boudro’s delicious ceviche. The weather in San Antonio is perfect for this light, refreshing dish. Imagine sitting on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk sipping Boudro’s famous Prickly Pear Margarita and watching the world go by.

Filed Under: Boudro's, Greater San Antonio, Restaurants Tagged With: Boudro's, ceviche, Riverwalk, San Antonio, SanAntonio

February 28, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

All Texas – All Goodtaste!

February 28, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Sure things are bigger and better in Texas, and local produce and products from Texas often taste better too because they’re fresh! Chef Elizabeth with HEB’s Cooking Connections whips up a super simple meal with some delicious sides. The Oaxacan Creamed Corn is phenomenal!

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Elizabeth, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, San Antonio, SanAntonio

February 9, 2011 By Tanji 4 Comments

Sensational Seafood at the Sandbar

February 9, 2011 By Tanji 4 Comments

The Sandbar is Owner and Chef Andrew Weissman’s popular seafood restaurant located at the historic Pearl brewery. Flown in daily, the seafood here is the freshest you’ll find in San Antonio.

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Markets, Restaurants Tagged With: Chef Andrew Weissman, ChefAndrewWeissman, fish, restaurant, Restaurants, San Antonio, SanAntonio, Sandbar, The Sand Bar, The Sandbar at Pearl

January 9, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

A flaming romance

January 9, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Set your love life on fire at the Fig Tree. This charming, romantic restaurant sits on the banks of the winding San Antonio River Walk. Inside the historic La Villita building, you’ll love the cozy table nooks and the old world style service. Outside, the terraced patio offers incredible views of the River Walk and privacy when required.

Filed Under: Fig Tree, Greater San Antonio Tagged With: Fig Tree, FigTree, La Villita, restaurant, Restaurants, River Walk, Riverwalk, romantic, San Antonio, SanAntonio, The Fig Tree, TheFigTree

January 4, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Romance at Sunset

January 4, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

What a romantic setting! Imagine a sipping a cold glass of champagne as you watch the magnificent sun set over the rolling Texas Hill Country. That’s the view at Francesca’s restaurant at the Westin La Cantera Hotel and Spa. But, the view is only the beginning—the food is fantastic.