Whether you’re in the mood for fresh, flavorful sushi or an order of spicy curry, you’ll find all kinds of popular Asian dishes at Noy’s Bistro in Universal City. The menu at Noy’s Bistro includes everything from pad Thai and cashew chicken to longtime favorites like General Tso’s chicken, as well as green, red and panang curries. If you’re in the mood for sushi, you’ll also find a long list of creative rolls and fresh sashimi options made with premium fish. There is beer and wine available for of-age guests, and people of all ages will enjoy the boba teas made in a variety of natural flavors.

With its open, modern style and its numerous tables scattered throughout the large dining room, this is the perfect place for dinner with a group.

Noy’s Bistro closes between lunch and dinner, so be sure to check the hours before planning a visit!

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

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One of the hardest parts about planning a party is deciding how much food to prepare. It’s every host’s fear to imagine running out of appetizers, but it’s just as frustrating when you’re left with way too many leftovers! Before your next gathering, check out these helpful tips for portion planning and avoid these entertaining mishaps.

• Consider this: on average, a guest will drink between three and four drinks every four hours or so. You might also want to keep in mind that a standard bottle of wine equals four to six glasses, while a two-liter of soda equals about 10 glasses.
• For appetizers, imagine that each person will eat approximately five per hour. If you’re serving only appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, add two or three to that number.
• For your main course, choose things like meat and vegetables to make it easy to dole out portions. If you’re serving something like stir-fry or pasta, imagine that the average person will eat approximately a four-ounce serving.
• Once you get to dessert, it’s safe to assume that each person will have only one piece — although it’s always smart to get a few extras just in case.

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If you’re an animal lover, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply a Universal City resident looking to get to know the area, you’ll love visiting Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. This incredible wild animal zoo is home to some of the most exotic animals on the planet, including beautiful zebras, giant ostriches, and majestic giraffes.

Unlike a traditional zoo, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch contains a paved road that winds its way through the zoo, enabling the animals to come up to your car to eat out of your hand. You’ll receive a bag of food pellets with your admission, and because the friendly animals are so used to visiting with people, you’ll be able to pet and feed them right out your window!

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For a complete list of admission prices, visit the ranch’s website.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
San Antonio, TX 78266
(830) 438-7400
www.WildlifeRanchTexas.com

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