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Culinary Events in San Antonio

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

Over the last decade, much of the country has become enamored with the foodie movement. This can mean anything from local ingredients to artisanal products to fine international cuisine styles. San Antonio is no different. If you think a foodie vacation in Texas is all about BBQ, think again! Here are some of the delicious culinary events taking place in San Antonio in December.

Cook it Yourself: Rackspace Farmer’s Market

Every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. explore several local vendors as well as varying entertainment. Live music, cook offs and cooking demonstrations are often taking place. Come out and support local farmers; most accept cash only. Located at the parking lot of Rackspace Hosting, formerly Windsor Park Mall, is located at I-35 and Walzem Rd in Northeast San Antonio.

Dinner Specials: Aphrodite Art on the Table

Aphrodite Art on the Table
The Aphrodite and Gods of Love exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art is inspiring some of San Antonio’s best chefs to create special dishes around the themes of love, beauty, passion and the Mediterranean.

Now through the end of December, drop Aphrodite’s name at any of these restaurants and enjoy a delicious dish that’s tastly enough for the gods!

  • Biga on the Banks (Chef Bruce Auden)
  • Bistro Vatel (Chef Damien Watel)
  • Café des Artistes at SAMA (Chef Luis Najera)
  • Citrus and V Bar at Hotel Valencia
  • Dough (Chef Doug Horn)
  • Il Sogno (Chef Andrew Weissman)
  • Luke (Chef John Russ)

 

 Looking for San Antonio Lodging?

Did you know we have eight different bed and breakfasts in San Antonio? Each inn has a unique personality and decor. Plus, when staying at a bed and breakfast, you are guaranteed a great meal to start each day. Please consider one of our member inns for your next trip to San Antonio.

 

 

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See Darwin in San Antonio

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
Portrait of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), Biologist

Learn about Darwin at The Witte in San Antonio.

Charles Darwin is in San Antonio, Texas. This is one reason among many to spend a few days at a San Antonio Bed and Breakfast.

The exhibit, Darwin: How One Man’s Theory Turned the World on its Head, will be at The Witte Museum through September 3, 2012. The Witte is the first museum in Texas to host the fascinating exhibit that is a collaboration of the Natural History Museum of London, The Royal Ontario Museum, The Museum of Science Boston, The Field Museum of Chicago, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Darwin: How One Man’s Theory Turned the World on its Head uses documents, film, fossils, and interactive media to explore the life and discoveries of Charles Darwin. Visitors will learn quite a bit about how he came to conclude that life is constantly changing. Many of the wonders Darwin encountered during his five years aboard the HMS Beagle are on display.

Spend an afternoon discovering Darwin at the Witte this spring or summer. Stay in one of San Antonio’s many Bed and Breakfasts while in town.

For more information about the exhibit, please see The Witte.

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The Cultural Feast of San Antonio

Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Museo Alamedo in San Antonio

A performance at the Museo Alameda in San Antonio.

San Antonio is home to a wonderfully rich blend of cultures. Mexican, Texas cowboy, and German cultural influences are found throughout the town. The evidence is everywhere: in the neighborhoods, the food, the music, and the art.

Shops sell turquoise jewelry, cowboy hats, and colorful wool blankets. Restaurants serve ceviche, steak, and bratwurst. An evening stroll along the River Walk will bring sounds of Mariachi and oompah bands to the ears, or heartfelt melodies picked sparsely on guitars. San Antonio is like a plate with slices of Mexico, Germany, and the Texas plains on it; taste them all during your stay.

Many San Antonio, Texas Bed and Breakfasts are located in the King William Historic District. Covering an expansive 25 blocks on the south bank of the San Antonio River, the King William Historic District boasts some of the most lovely residential architecture in the city. Wealthy German merchants built their homes here in the late 1800s, and most of these homes have been lovingly preserved and/or restored. The annual King William Fair, which takes place in 2012 on April 28, raises money for the preservation of the historic district.

San Antonio’s museums also reflect the city’s wonderful heritage. The Institute of Texan Cultures provides an overview of San Antonio’s diverse ethnic and cultural background, and an in depth look at its role in settling the American West. Museo Alameda is the largest Latino museum in the nation. The Instituto de Mexico features exhibits by Mexico’s past and present leading artists. The list goes on and on.

Instead of criss-crossing the world to visit Europe and Mexico, head to San Antonio. Have some chips and salsa, a thick American steak, and a glass of German beer. San Antonio is a cultural feast. Enjoy.

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San Antonio’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
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The 2008 San Antonio Rock "n" Roll Marathon.

Marathon runners aren’t like everyone else. Lots of people run for fitness and health, but most stick to a distance of a few miles. Those who embark upon a race of more than 26 miles – and those who do this more than once in a lifetime – are quite simply a breed apart.

Just as marathon runners aren’t like other people, San Antonio’s Rock “n” Roll Mararthon isn’t like other marathons. Runners will be encouraged by music and cheered by fans who take cheering seriously. Is it possible to dance at mile 18? Find out during the San Antonio Marathon.

The big event takes place Sunday, November 13, 2011. The marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., and bands will be playing until the last runners cross the finish line. San Antonio Rock “n” Roll Marathon entertainment includes:

  • 4FTJ
  • A Variety of Bands from San Antonio
  • Vince Neil

 

San Antonio Texas Bed and Breakfasts welcome marathon runners, marathon walkers, and supportive friends and family. Spend a few days exploring San Antonio before the race, when you can still walk without limping. Indulge in gourmet breakfasts in San Antonio Bed and Breakfasts during your stay; you’re sure to want a few extra stored calories during the race. If you can, stay a day or two after the race, and let yourself be pampered.

Please see our San Antonio Bed and Breakfasts for a list of lodging in the area.

Please Rock “n” Roll Marathon for additional information.

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