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Gristmill River Restaurant: Rustic Elegance Meets Traditional Texas Dining

August 7, 2014 by

Housed in a barn-style building made of rustic limestone and surrounded by the area's native landscape, Gristmill River Restaurant is a truly authentic Texas dining experience. This stunning, upscale steakhouse features both indoor and outdoor dining rooms, a spacious bar, and a shaded beer garden that can accommodate any party.

Once you finally get over how beautiful the setting is, you'll likely be equally amazed at Gristmill River’s expansive menu. Appetizers like homemade queso dip and fried onion rings are ideal for sharing, while soups and salads whet your appetite for what's to come. The menu includes sandwiches and burgers for lunchtime dining, while expertly prepared entrees like steaks, fried chicken, and fresh fish with your choice of sides are perfect for dinner. From the rustic ambiance to the traditionally Texas food options, Gristmill River Restaurant is a beloved area tradition.

Gristmill River Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The eatery offers extended hours during the summer months.

Gristmill River Restaurant
1287 Gruene Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-0684
www.gristmillrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/gristmill-river-restaurant-new-braunfels

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Don Your Thinking Caps to Learn About Tour Puzzles Online

July 24, 2014 by

If you’re addicted to puzzles, you’ve probably already tried all of the jigsaw puzzles, Rubik’s cubes, word games, and logic problems that you can get your hands on. If you’re tired of your usual puzzles and want something new, tour puzzles are a fun and exciting alterative.

Tour puzzles use one token that represents a traveler.
The token is you, the person attempting to solve the puzzle, or you may have numerous different tokens that you must control. These are the objects that move around the board.

There is usually a designated beginning and end to a tour puzzle.
The player starts at the starting line and attempts to make it to the finish, and there are sometimes certain items to retrieve along the way. Some tour puzzles have special rules at different points in the puzzle.

Tour puzzles come in a variety of forms.
Mazes and labyrinths require the player to navigate through a series of confusing twists and turns without crossing the walls or borders. A knight’s tour uses a chessboard and attempts to visit every square at least once, and logic mazes are mazes with special rules and requirements for completing them.

To learn more about tour puzzles and to find out where to play them, visit here.

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Natural Bridge Caverns: Explore an Underground World

July 17, 2014 by

For adventurous nature-lovers, there are few places in the New Braunfels area more thrilling than the Natural Bridge Caverns. This series of underground chambers is lined with incredible natural rock formations, and the large main room is bigger than a football field!

Guided tours provide scientific information as they lead you from chamber to chamber of the expansive caverns, and once you’re above ground, the tour explores rocks, minerals, and gemstones from the Natural Bridge Mining Company Sluice. For visitors who want even more outdoor adventure, the Natural Bridge Caverns also feature a canopy challenge with 40 different agility-testing obstacles on a 60-foot high adventure course, and the high-speed zip lines send you soaring over the Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re 8 or 80, there’s something fascinating for everyone at the Natural Bridge Caverns!

For information about pricing and a calendar of events, visit the Natural Bridge Caverns website.

Natural Bridge Caverns
‪26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
San Antonio, TX ‪78266
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60956-d169799-Reviews-Natural_Bridge_Caverns-San_Antonio_Texas.html

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San Marcos Premium Outlets: Miles Of Value

July 10, 2014 by

With over 140 designer shops to choose from the Premium Outlets are sure to satisfy everyone from kids to adults. Shops range from your high end stores such as Fendi and Prada to Bath and Body Works and more. They offer many shop-and-stay packages with the hotels in the area for those traveling through. Premium Outlets also have partnered with shuttle services to provide round trip rides from San Antonio and Austin for value-conscious customers. Be prepared for a full day of shopping as this outlet mall covers 3 miles of space while managing to still be walkable. The outlets are full of sales, deals and great quality shops. Inside the outlet mall they also have a great food court housing restaurants to sit down in and also quick grab and go booths and Starbucks for all of your coffee needs. New stores and vendors are added to the facility regularly, making each trip an adventure.

San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 South Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-2200
www.yelp.com/biz/san-marcos-premium-outlets-san-marcos

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July 7, 2014 by

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For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter!

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Happy 4th of July

July 4, 2014 by

We hope everyone has a safe and happy day as we celebrate America's Independence. Happy 4th of July!

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Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery: Expressions of Texas and Beyond

July 3, 2014 by

From a wooden front porch nestled behind the thick trunks of towering trees to a stone fireplace surrounded by leather chairs and sofas, Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery exudes Texan charm inside and out. It's home to not only the works of more than 30 artists inside, but also a spate of sculptures outside in the 10,000-square-foot garden.

The gallery plays host to a mix of Western works and internationally-inspired pieces. One sculptor, H. R. Kaiser, pays homage to the Wild West of a Texas's past with cowboys crafted from metal. Whereas Texas-based Joe Barrington also works in metal, but his masterpieces masquerade as nature. From metal-molded cacti to a stationary crow and armadillo, his pieces depict common Texan sights. For works that depict far-flung locales, look for the art of Victor Hohne, whose paintings and photos are largely informed by world culture and wildlife.

Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery
605 S. Main Street
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 816-5335
www.texastreasuresfineart.com
www.yelp.com/biz/texas-treasures-fine-art-gallery-boerne

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El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant: Margaritas and Mexican Fare

June 26, 2014 by

Before you even begin your meal at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant, servers whet your appetite with a complimentary serving of bean soup. It's a bit outside the norm for a Mexican eatery, and the soup is accompanied by a basket of chips and salsa. Both are exemplary, according to reviews, and merely foreshadow the authentic Mexican feast that's to come.

Slurp up a frozen margarita while you chow down on cheese-smothered enchiladas complete with guacamole, or order a sizzling plate of beef and veggies to fold into your tortillas. The chile relleno, overflowing with melted cheese, is another good way to get your recommended intake of dairy at El Chaparral. For a creative twist on a Mexican favorite, the puffy tacos—so named for their air-filled shells—never seem to disappoint. Stop in at this beloved Helotes restaurant to try any of the above with a tequila-infused beverage.

El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant
15103 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 695-8302
www.facebook.com/ElChaparralMexicanRestaurant
www.yelp.com/biz/el-chaparral-mexican-restaurant-helotes

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Clever Uses for Mayonnaise Outside the Kitchen

June 19, 2014 by

You might think that you need to cut out mayonnaise in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle. While that may be true when it comes to your diet, mayonnaise has a number of creative uses in other parts of you life. Here are some of the most helpful and creative ways to use mayonnaise.

  1. Fix cracks in wood furniture. It seems unlikely, but mayonnaise is a great tool to fix cracks in your older furniture. Smear it over the crack and let it sit for a few days, and the oils will cause the wood to swell and fill in the space where the crack used to be.
  2. Condition your hair. You can splurge on the priciest hair mask at the beauty supply store, but few things work better than regular old mayonnaise. Coat your hair in mayonnaise and let it sit for a few minutes under a shower cap before thoroughly rinsing.
  3. Remove crayon stains from walls. If energetic children mark up your walls with their crayons, let mayonnaise soak on the stains for a few minutes and they’ll wipe right off.
  4. Clean tar off of your car. Smear mayonnaise on any parts of your car that are covered in tar, sap, or other sticky substances. Let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe the area with a clean cloth.

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 15, 2014 by

Today we want to take time to wish all the Dads out there a very happy day! We hope all the Fathers near and far have a great day relaxing with loved ones!

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