What’s the best hamburger you’ve ever had? In our neck of the woods I have two favorites – the ‘crack’ burger at Zinc on the Riverwalk, as locals call it because it’s so deliciously addictive, and the blue cheese burger out at the Alamo Springs Café near Comfort.
Weekly Gems
Mojito Madness at Westin La Cantera!
Nothing cools you down like an ice cold Mojito – the flavors of fresh lime juice, mint and rum are incredibly refreshing. The key to making the perfect Mojito is to use fresh ingredients and to avoid a couple of very common mistakes-don’t tear the mint leaves for starters!
Watch a Master Chef in Action at Pearl
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.
You Can Reach for the Heavens on the Patio at Aldaco’s Stone Oak
The beautiful restaurant sits on one of the highest points in all of San Antonio.
Jamaican Spice – Oh So Nice Scallops & Grits!
Scallops are one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Carmelize them in a pan, and they’re fabulous.
Shrimp Paesano and More
I want to introduce you to the Paesano’s at 1604. Sure, you can get the famous ‘Shrimp Paesano’ there, but you can also get some very special dishes that aren’t on the menu at the other Paesanos.
Grilling the Special Things for Mom
Bolner’s is the best—these guys know everything there is to know about grilling.
Zesty Margaritas on the Patio
It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a view like no other – the patio at Aldaco’s Stone Oak. Sip Blanca’s award winning Zesty margarita, kick back and watch the clouds sail by.
Tamales Galore!
The fabulous event chock full of food and fun is on. As your Official Fiesta Foodie, I have the ‘tough’ job of sampling a lot of the food, and so far, so fabulous!
Time to Party San Antonio
To kick off Fiesta I went to the grilling experts in town – Bolner’s Meat Market.
Shop Melissa Guerra at Pearl for Fiesta
Melissa Guerra is not only an author and chef, she also has an incredible kitchen store at Pearl.
Fresh ‘Royal’ Tuscan Salad
Eating like royalty will certainly pack on the pounds… but wow, is it ever a lot of fun.
Celebrate St Paddy’s at Lion & Rose English Pub
<!– <!– Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the true Irish style – explore some fascinating beers and enjoy some hearty Irish food. In England the pub is a family gathering place known for good food and good beer. Lion & Rose has both! Local beer expert and author Travis Poling offers some advice on pairing […]
Colossal Crab Cakes
As hot as it is outside, how about some beautiful delicious crab cakes? Morton’s crab cakes are incredible, and they are so easy to make. I usually make enough to have leftovers the next day…what a treat.
Back to Nature at Benziger Winery
I recently spent an afternoon with Chris Benziger touring his family’s beautiful vineyards. The Benzigers are not only farming their grapes organically but also biodynamically.