Straight from the Crate is a popular farmers' market in Universal City. The draw here is locally-harvested, farm-fresh fruit and vegetables intended to make healthy eating easy and affordable for all. If it's in season, you're likely to find it on display at Straight From the Crate, along with fresh eggs and honey. Straight from the Crate is also known for its selection of sausages and cheeses, plus fruit and veggie tray that are ideal for special events.

Straight from the Crate is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The market is closed Sundays.

Straight from the Crate
904A Pat Booker Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
(210) 566-5557
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Loved by locals and visitors alike, Thai O Cha is a must if in the Universal City area. Authentic to its roots, this Thai restaurant boasts a small lunch buffet for $10, as well as an extensive menu of traditional Thai fare. Fresh and plentiful, buffet items include pad Thai, penang beef, curries, spring rolls, ribs, as well as other tasty Thai dishes. Don't miss the papaya salad, cream cheese rolls, tom yum soups and laab, a mixture of ground meat with crushed rice, onion, cilantro and lime juice.

With more than 80 items, the menu is very reasonably priced and will not disappoint. Additionally, the service is attentive, friendly, and courteous, which enhances an overall very pleasant dining experience.

Thai O Cha is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Thai O Cha
220 Aviation Boulevard
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 659-3310
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In the San Antonio area and looking for good seafood? Sea Island Shrimp House will not disappoint. This award-winning establishment serves fresh seafood daily. Specialties of the house include the lemon pepper fish and grilled shrimp entree, a delicious combination of lightly breaded fish served with seven seasoned grilled shrimp. Other entrees include broiled freshwater rainbow trout, Mexican style ceviche, and fresh shucked oysters.

Not in the mood for seafood? Sea Island Shrimp House also serves chicken a beef entrees, such as beef kabobs and grilled chicken. In addition, Sea Island Shrimp House offers kids' meals, seniors' meals, and large family meals to-go. Beer and wine is also served.

Open daily, Sea Island Shrimp House's Rector Street location is behind the Rector North Star Mall.

Sea Island Shrimp House
322 W. Rector Street
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(210) 342-7771
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