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Trilogy Pizza: A San Antonio Pizzeria

April 14, 2015 by

You'll find specialty pies and other dishes at San Antonio's Trilogy Pizza. Cruise by for the lunch buffet to have pizza, salad, and dessert for one low price. Order off the menu and you can design your own pizza from a bounteous list of ingredients, or choose one of their specialty pies.

Trilogy's three different crust styles include California traditional, whole wheat, and deep dish. Specialty pies include the Salute with mozzarella, goat cheese, chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, & garlic-infused olive oil, and the Italian Deli with mozzarella, salami, ham, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, bell peppers, & onions. Antipasti, salads and pasta are also on the menu.

Triology Pizza is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Trilogy Pizza
19141 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 404-1818
www.trilogybistro.com
www.yelp.com/biz/trilogy-pizza-san-antonio-2

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Photography 101: Basics a Beginner Photog Should Know

April 7, 2015 by

So you just purchased your first DSLR camera, and now it’s time to learn how to use it. Here are a few essential digital photography tips that every aspiring shutterbug should know.

  1. Hold your camera properly. In order to avoid shaky, blurry photographs, hold your camera with your left hand, supporting the lens and your right hand around the body. For action photos, you might even want to use a tripod.
  2. Use the rule of thirds. Imagine a grid of nine equal sections (three horizontal, three vertical). Place the most important focal points of the photograph, such as a person’s face or a house in the distance, in the places where the grids intersect. It is believed that these types of photos are the most appealing to the human eye.
  3. Use linear shapes to direct the eye. To draw the viewer’s eye where you want it to look, place your subject between linear objects, such as at the end of a pier.
  4. Switch up your perspective. Instead of always photographing your subject straight on, try shooting from above, below or at an angle to create visual interest.
  5. Try the Sunny 16 rule. To shoot outdoors on a sunny day, set your camera at an aperture of f/16 and 1/100th of a second shutter speed to avoid over or underexposure.

Top 10 Digital Photography Tips [Exposure Guide]
Basics of Photography: Composition and Technique [Lifehacker]
How To Hold A Camera [About Home]

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Happy Spring!

April 2, 2015 by

Everything is starting to bud and bloom! What are you doing to enjoy this lovely change in weather?

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Canyon Springs Golf Club: Perfect Your Swing in the Company of Longhorn Cattle

March 24, 2015 by

Enjoy a game of golf while Texas longhorn cattle look on from a close distance at the Canyon Springs Golf Club. This is the type of golf course that you’ll only find in Texas, from its Texas Hill Country terrain to its location amidst the original Claussen Homestead. Featuring 18 holes, the Canyon Springs Golf Club course is one of the most competitive in the area, but it is also accessible enough for players of any skill level to enjoy. You’ll enjoy a view of the beautiful scenery from every part of the course, including large waterfalls in the background of the final hole.

The state-of-the-art carts are equipped with GPS systems to keep you on track, and beer and other refreshments are available from the clubhouse. Knowledgeable staff will help you to choose the perfect clubs at Canyon Springs Golf Club’s well-stocked pro shop, and the course also provides instructional classes for players of all ages.

Canyon Springs Golf Club
24405 Wilderness Oak
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-1770
www.canyonspringsgc.com
www.yelp.com/biz/canyon-springs-golf-club-san-antonio

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2015 by

May the luck of the Irish be with you! How will you be celebrating today?

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Chefs Work Their Magic in an Open Kitchen at Drew’s American Grill

March 17, 2015 by

An upscale, casual ambiance, friendly service, and a menu of innovative dishes for brunch, lunch, and dinner are what await you at Drew’s American Grill. A large, open kitchen lets you observe the cooks working their magic.

The weekend brunch menu features classic eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, and challah French toast. Sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas are also offered for those who prefer lunch to breakfast fare. Stop by for lunch to quell your hunger with an Asian salmon salad with ginger sesame vinaigrette, New York-style pizza, or a deli sandwich. Dinner offerings include prime New York strip, Atlantic salmon, and rack of Colorado lamb, all cooked on a wood-fired grill.

Drew's American Grill is open every day.

Drew's American Grill
18740 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 483-7600
www.drewsamericangrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/drews-american-grill-san-antonio

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Thai Hut Restaurant: Spice It Up at This Takeout Favorite

March 10, 2015 by

San Antonio isn’t necessarily known for its Thai cuisine, but you wouldn’t know that by visiting Thai Hut Restaurant. This authentic Thai fare eatery serves all of your favorite noodle dishes, warming curries, and refreshing boba teas, and everything is available at your choice of spice levels depending on how adventurous your palate may be. Popular Thai and Asian-fusion dishes like pad Thai, sesame chicken, and pad see ew are some of the best selling menu options, and there are also a number of different appetizers to share with friends.

If you choose to eat in the restaurant, Thai Hut’s relaxing, stylish dining room and numerous seating options make it a casual spot for lunch or dinner out. Thai Hut also offers delivery and takeout on anything on the menu, which makes it a great dinner option to enjoy while watching your favorite weekly TV shows at home.

Thai Hut Restaurant
2602 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78248
(210) 764-0597
www.thethaihut.com
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Where to Bite Into Some of San Antonio’s Best Bagels

March 3, 2015 by

New Yorkers rave that their bagels are the best in the country, but San Antonio has a few bagel shops that could give the East Coast a run for its money. If you love a doughy everything bagel with a generous shmear of cream cheese, these are some of best places to find it in San Antonio city limits.

Bagel Factory
Whether you prefer an egg-topped breakfast sandwich or a plain bagel with a flavorful spread, you’ll find both at the Bagel Factory. This family-friendly eatery is conveniently located in the Galleria Oaks strip mall, and it has a few small tables both inside and outside. The self-serve bagel station also makes it fast and easy to take your bagel to-go.
15909 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78232; (210) 499-0100

Big Apple Bagels
If you crave the taste of an authentic New York bagel, Big Apple Bagels is one of the best places to get your fix in San Antonio. The bagels here feature crusty outer shells, dense, chewy insides and a wide variety of flavors from which to choose.
300 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205; (210) 227-2227

Chicago Bagel and Deli
For those who prefer the Windy City’s bagels to the Big Apple’s, Chicago Bagel and Deli offers soft, fluffy bagels in a number of different styles. Order one topped with Vienna beef for a truly authentic experience.
10918 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78230; (210) 691-2245

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Green Fields Market: Shop Fresh and Organic

February 24, 2015 by

If you’re a fan of organic foods and hormone-free, grass-fed meats, you’ll like Green Fields Market. Most regular patrons of Green Fields like the market’s small size, which makes it easy to find the items you want and checkout with a minimal wait. That makes Green Fields Market the perfect place to stop when you just need to pick up a few things on the way home from a long day at work. Patrons have been impressed with the cheese, meat, and dairy selection here, and say that Green Fields carries most of the more common organic food items.

Some customers have said that Green Fields Market is overpriced, but others point out their prices are in line with those of other markets selling organic foods. They acknowledge that the prices for many items are actually cheaper than at other markets. Green Fields Market is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Green Fields Market
19239 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 495-4644
www.greenfieldsmarketonline.com
www.yelp.com/biz/green-fields-market-san-antonio

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Oaks Crossing Bistro and Bar: Barbecue, Tacos, and More

February 17, 2015 by

Located in a San Antonio HEB grocery store, Oaks Crossing Bistro & Bar offers a menu of sliders, tacos, pizzas, small plates and barbecue. Regular events at Oaks Crossing Bar & Bistro include kids eat free Mondays, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Locals appreciate that Oaks Crossing Bar & Bistro allows them to grab a quick bite to eat while they’re running their errands. Popular menu items include the brisket, the brisket beans, the creamed corn, the Texas-sized barbecue nachos, and the barbecue brisket and slaw sliders.

Oaks Crossing is open Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Oaks Crossing Bistro & Bar
23635 Wilderness Oak
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 482-3360
www.heb.com/page/oaks-crossing
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