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McAllister Park: A Mountain Biker’s Paradise in San Antonio

May 12, 2016 by

If you’re an avid mountain biker or just someone who enjoys the occasional hike, McAllister Park is a must-see green space in the San Antonio area. This beautifully scenic public park is filled with miles of paved trails, dirt trails, and everything in between, creating a great day of fun outdoors in the saddle of your trusty bike. While you ride, you’ll often encoutner shy white tail deer, rabbits, native birds and other wildlife in their natural habitats along the wooded trails.

There are large, grassy fields where you can have a picnic or even play a game of Frisbee, and if you’re looking for a more serious place to play, McAllister Park also contains baseball fields and soccer fields perfect for a pick-up game. The entire park is also dog friendly, so you’ll even find people walking their four-legged friends along the trails or in the small dog park in the park’s center.

McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio, TX 78247
www.sanantonio.gov

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May 10, 2016 by

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Wrigleyville Grill: A Little Taste of the Windy City Near Avana Grove

May 5, 2016 by

Chicago’s food scene is well known for its plump, ballpark hot dogs topped with mustard, relish, and pickles and its famous deep dish pizzas, and in the San Antonio area, you’ll find a true taste of Chicago at Wrigleyville Grill. This Chicago-themed eatery features memorabilia from the Windy City hanging all over its walls, including Bears flags and Cubs jerseys, and its long, narrow dining area contains a spacious counter where you can dine on hot dogs while watching the latest sporting events on TV.

In addition to its pizza and hot dogs, Wrigleyville Grill offers gyros topped with lamb sliced fresh in front of you, cheese fries smothered in melted goodness, and Italian beef just like you’ll find in Chicago. There is even a great selection of Chicago craft beers that any local will love!

Wrigleyville Grill is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Wrigleyville Grill
602 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 369-9833
www.wrigleyvillegrill.com

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You Can’t Go Wrong With a Late Lunch at Picnikins Patio Cafe

April 28, 2016 by

On the next breezy afternoon, grab a group of friends and head out to the patio at Picnikins Patio Cafe. This upscale eatery is just as stylish as it is laid back, with an artistic, modern dining room decorated in shades of turquoise with interesting ceiling fixtures and artwork throughout. There is a spacious outdoor seating area ideal for lunch al fresco, and the items on the European-inspired menu are practically designed to eat outside.

Juicy burgers are served on homemade buns, the signature poblano soup is always a spicy favorite, and the very hearty salads are filling ways to eat healthy for lunch or dinner. Picnikins Patio Cafe also offers entree specials, like mushroom meatloaf, flavorful curries, and salmon Piccata. There is a selection of wine and beer to pair with your meal, as well as an ever-changing list of decadent desserts that will really round out your meal at this beloved area favorite.

Picnikins Patio Cafe
6901 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 616-0954
www.picnikinspatiocafe.com

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Update Your Wardrobe by Hosting a Clothing Swap at Avana Grove! Here’s How!

April 21, 2016 by

Wondering what to do with all of those clothes that you just don’t wear anymore? Many thrifty fashion lovers nowadays are starting to host clothing swaps, during which groups of friends get together to trade their gently worn clothes, shoes, and even accessories. Do something good for your budget and even for the environment by using these tips to host your own clothing swap at Avana Grove!

  1. Decide on the perfect group. Choose a manageable group that you can fit comfortably inside of your home. While you don’t want to go overboard with people, you’ll likely want to invite at least three or four friends to ensure ample swapping opportunities.
  2. Send out detailed invites. Be sure to describe how the swap will work and exactly how many items to bring in your invitation, email, or text message.
  3. Create a comfortable swapping area. Set up an area in your living room or other common space where you can set up chairs, snacks, and other essentials. Designate a spare room as a "changing room."
  4. Take the reins. Since many of your guests have likely never done a swap before, get things started by demonstrating how to browse the clothes and swap for items. You may even want to give people a limit on how many items they can take home.
  5. Bring refreshments. Once the swap is done, keep the mood light by socializing over snacks and drinks.

How to Hold a Fashion Swap Party [WikiHow]
10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Clothing Swap [Woman’s Day]
13 Rules for a Successful Clothing Swap [Oprah]

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Get Up Close and Personal With Picasso and Monet at the McNay Art Museum

April 14, 2016 by

Did you know that you could find rare paintings from artists like Monet, Picasso, Renoir and more here in San Antionio? If not, you must not have heard of the McNay Art Museum in Terrell Heights.

Founded in 1954, the McNay has grown from namesake Marion McNay's modest 500 piece collection to nearly 20,000 unique works of art. It's all contained in an expertly designed museum and gallery that now holds exhibits, a garden, lectures, and classrooms. The collection contains American, European, Southwest, Medieval, and Renaissance art. The McNay houses an incredible collection of theatre arts depicting scene and costume designs through the centuries. Paintings and sculptures by the well-known and little-known sit side by side.

In addition to the main house, you will love walking the beautiful grounds surrounding The McNay. Closed on Sundays, but open the rest of the week, you can get the most bang for your buck by going Thursday nights from 4 to 9 p.m. where the main house is open for free. To see the rest admission ranges from $15+ for adults.

McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-5368
www.mcnayart.org

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Bring a Craving for Artisanal Truffles to Schakolad Chocolate Factory

April 7, 2016 by

Chocolate lovers in the San Antonio area love to pay a visit to Schakolad Chocolate Factory (pronounced “shaq-oh-LAD”) for sweet treats after dinner in the area. This European-style gourmet chocolate shop sells chocolates made entirely from scratch, on site. By using traditional European recipes passed down for three generations, Schakolad creates decadent chocolate truffles, rich fudges, chocolate-covered fruits, and much more. In addition to its chocolates, you can enjoy housemade ice creams on crispy waffle cones.

Inside, the shop is well decorated and inviting, containing glass display cases filled to the brim with beautiful chocolates that you can admire before making a purchase. With a convenient location right at The Vineyards in San Antonio, Schakolad makes the perfect dessert spot or even a great place to pick up a special gift!

Schakolad Chocolate Factory
1203 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 490-5333
www.schakolad.com/store29

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Order the Seafood Special at Noy’s Bistro, a Thai and Japanese Eatery in Universal City

March 24, 2016 by

If you like Thai and seafood, you have got to check out Noy's Bistro in Universal City. This restaurant and wine bar has been serving the community for years—and with rave reviews!

Your standard appetizer fare tops the menu, so make sure to put your order of rolls and dumplings in right away. For your main dish, consider Thai curry or stir fry. A number of meat and rice options are available, too, as well as some delicious noodle-based dishes, like the traditional pad Thai. Adventurous sorts will love the seafood specials they have available, like the crispy basil duck and sushi. (Note that sushi isn't served on Mondays or Tuesdays.)

The outside might not look like much, but the interior of Noy's Bistro is fresh and modern. The dining area is softly lit with an abundance of tables and comfortable dark wooden chairs.

Noy's Bistro
976 Coronado Blvd
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 637-5100
www.noysbistro.com

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Spring Produce Guides to Help You Navigate the Grocery Store This Season

March 17, 2016 by

Every spring there’s an abundance of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables that make their way into your local grocery store. It’s tempting to fill your cart with tasty produce, but these things go bad so quickly that it helps to have a plan in mind when you shop. Here are two online guides to spring produce.

Food and Wine
This beautifully curated guide offers creative recipes that all use spring produce. It’s organized by type of fruits and vegetables, with recipe sections for things like asparagus, spinach, mangoes, and pineapple. Each recipe also uses simple, step-by-step instructions and high quality images that help you to visualize each dish. If you want to prepare elegant, healthy meals with seasonal ingredients, Food and Wine is a great resource.

The Food Network
The Food Network is an authority on all-things cooking, and their Spring Produce Guide is one of the most helpful out there. It utilizes photos, videos, and text recipes to deliver everyday recipes that use spring produce, and many of them come straight from your favorite Food Network hosts. There are also tips and tricks for things like choosing the best fruits and vegetables, washing and preparing them for cooking, and cooking with fresh herbs straight from the garden.

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Silence Your Smartphone and Unwind at the Universal City Municipal Park

March 10, 2016 by

Get outdoors and enjoy Universal City at its municipal park. The City Municipal Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is pet friendly, making it a great place to get out and walk with man's best friend or solo on the half-mile walking and jogging path. Groups will love the park too. Get some friends together for a pick-up softball or baseball game on one of the three lighted fields in the back. Pack a picnic and enjoy it in the shade of the Universal City Pavilion where you can also play a game of basketball, rain or shine.

If football or volleyball are your sports, there are full-sized areas for those as well, making the city park a great spot for a weekend match. Disc golf is available as well as two playgrounds for the kiddos.

What are you waiting for? Universal City maintains a wonderful outdoor area for everyone enjoy.

Universal City Municipal Park
305 North Boulevard
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 658-5364
www.universalcitytexas.com

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