Trilogy Pizza & Wine Bistro: Pizza, Three Ways

Trilogy Pizza & Wine Bistro is special because the place isn’t afraid to bring the best of New York, Chicago and California to the streets of San Antonio.

Located a short drive from Stone Oak Park, Trilogy gives you a choice between thin-crust New York style pizza, thick-crust Chicago style and wheat-crust California style. With that much choice, everybody will be happy! You can count on the crust getting crispy, because all of the pies are baked in Trilogy’s brick oven. Get a specialty pie or make your own creation. There are also a nice selection of pastas and salads.

Trilogy Pizza & Wine Bistro is open seven days a week.

Trilogy Pizza & Wine Bistro
19141 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 404-1818

www.trilogybistro.com
www.yelp.com/biz/trilogy-pizza-and-wine-bistro-san-antonio

Bring a Hearty Appetite to Thai O Cha in Universal City

A local favorite by many, Thai O Cha is an all-you-can-eat Thai buffet with a strong reputation for delicious dishes at affordable prices. The buffet has a number of choices available, but the Pad Woonsen, Red Curry, and Crispy Catfish come highly recommended. Don't skip the cucumber soup!

Prefer to order a la carte? The menu lists a variety of options as far as rolls, soups, and salads go. You can't go wrong with some spring rolls or the house special wings, ribs, or beef jerky! The crispy shrimp panang or gang dang will leave your mouth burning with just right amount of kick.

Thai O Cha is open Monday through Saturday, but occasionally switches hours up seasonally. Check their Facebook page for updates.

Thai O Cha
220 E Aviation Blvd
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 659-3310
www.facebook.com/Thai-O-Cha-116125621742377

India Taj Palace: A San Antonio Indian Restaurant

If you're craving Indian food, one place to get it near Avana Grove is India Taj Palace. The buffet at lunchtime is a great way to sample an array of authentic dishes. You can also order off the menu from a wide variety of options.

India Taj Palace's appetizers include Vegetable Samosas – fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes & green peas, Papadum – crackers made from lentil flour, and Mixed Pakoras – crispy, deep fried veggies dipped in garbanzo batter. Main dishes include Mixed Grill Tandoori with chicken, shrimp, lamb & fish cooked in a traditional clay oven, Chicken Tikka Masala – chicken cubes in a creamy tomato sauce, and Lamb Korma – lamb cubes, cashews, raisins & almonds in a cream sauce. There are also plenty of vegetarian entrée options.

India Taj Palace is open every day in San Antonio, Texas.

India Taj Palace
20323 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-4800
www.indiatajpalace.com
www.yelp.com/biz/india-taj-palace-san-antonio

Pho 4 Stars Vietnamese Noodle House: This Place Lives Up to Its Name

Open daily for lunch and dinner, Pho 4 Stars Vietnamese Noodle House lives up to its name, returning diners say! In addition to pho, this eatery also serves spring rolls, four different noodle varieties, as well as rice dishes and too many delicious vegetable options to mention.

Pho 4 Stars specializes in healthy meal options—that is, until you see the desserts, which range from bubble tea to an extensive variety of shakes that will make you glad that you spared the calories when eating your meal.

Pho 4 Stars offers both sit down and take-out, as well as catering. If you want to eat at the restaurant, reservations are suggested. It will not be long before the friendly staff learns your name and your food choice preferences!

Pho 4 Stars Vietnamese Noodle House
2921 Pat Booker Road
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 659-2568
www.pho4star.net

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copa Wine Bar: A San Antonio Wine Bar

Enjoy a glass of wine at Copa Wine Bar, a local venue in the Stone Oak area of San Antonio that grew out of the owner’s former business, Wines Etc. This San Antonio wine bar offers an expansive list of wine varietals from around the world, plus some flavorful tapas to go along with them.

Whether your taste in wine runs to Prosecco from Spain, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington state, or Pinot Noir from California, you’re sure to find something delightful at Copa. Pair your glass or bottle with a tasty small plate like Fire Roasted Chevre with crostini, Hummus San Antonio with warm toasted pita, or Albondigas – meatballs simmered in wine demi-glace. A meat or cheese plate is always a good choice for sharing at the table. Panini, Pommes Frites – crispy, Belgian-style fries, and Pizzettes – small, hand-tossed pizzas, are also on the menu.

Copa Wine Bar
19141 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 495-2672
www.thecopawinebar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/copa-wine-bar-san-antonio

La Cabana: Stop By This Cibolo Eatery for Mexican Fare and Margs

La Cabana is a well-known Mexican restaurant in the Universal City area that is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner out. While it doesn’t serve the usual Tex-Mex fare that many similar nearby eateries offer, it does boast a large selection of Mexican-American dishes, like tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas.

While many local residents consider this a great lunch or dinner option, La Cabana also offers an impressive full bar that creates zany cocktails, such as the slushy margaritas with an ice-cold beer bottle tipped inside. Stop by for a $3 margarita during the weekday happy hour, or just take advantage of the everyday low prices at this local favorite.

Inside, La Cabana looks a bit like a log cabin, with exposed wooden beams and an A-frame style. The colorful flags and banners give it a Mexican touch that’s fun and festive.

La Cabana
170 Buffalo Place
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 658-6600
www.yelp.com/biz/la-cabana-cibolo

Pull On Your Cowboy Boots, Hit the Dance Floor at Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma

The next time you’re planning a night out with friends, experience a truly Texan evening at the historic Blue Bonnet Palace. This modern honky tonk features a spacious stage, a large dance floor, and a full-service bar churning out fine spirits and ice cold beers all night long. Here, local and nationally touring acts take the stage, and you’ll always find the dance floor filled with folks two-stepping the night away.

The Blue Bonnet Palace is open 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For a complete calendar of upcoming concerts and events, visit the Blue Bonnet Palace website. The bar can also be rented out for private parties and events!

Blue Bonnet Palace
17630 Lookout Road
Selma, TX 78154
www.bluebonnetpalace.com

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