Knife and Fork Gastropub features a modern take on the traditional pub. They offer an innovative menu of bistro fare along with a nice list of craft brewed beers, free Wi-Fi, and an assortment of games!

Some of the draft beers on tap include Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale, Karbach Weisse Versa Wheat, Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale, and Kona Big Wave Golden Ale. If you need a bite to eat, choose from a list that includes a House Burger with bacon, gorgonzola & horseradish cream, a Cuban Sandwich with Swiss cheese & bread & butter pickles, and Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos with chimichurri slaw. Pasta Primavera, Beef Stroganoff, Fish & Chips, Brisket Fried Rice and Roasted Airline Chicken are also offered.

Just a short trip from Retreat at Cross Mountain in San Antonio, Knife and Fork Gastropub is open every day.

Knife and Fork Gastropub
20626 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-7111
www.knifeforkgastropub.com
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Whether you’re a fan of vintage boudoirs or sleek, modern spaces, your bedroom should be a reflection of your own personal style. This is the place where you should feel your most relaxed and comfortable, and these simple design tips can help you to turn your bedroom into a hotel-inspired oasis.

1. Add colorful throw pillows. Even if your bed already has a patterned comforter or a solid-colored blanket, you can always add more texture and color with the addition of some artfully mismatched throw pillows.
2. Use a unique headboard. While headboards from a furniture store can be quite pricey, there are a number of DIY ways to create a headboard from unexpected items. An antique door, an old fireplace mantle, and some repurposed wood palettes can all be used as a headboard on your bed.
3. Hang some drapes. Create a cohesive look throughout your bedroom by investing in some luxurious drapes that match the rest of your bed linens. Hang them above or to the side of the window frame for a more dramatic look, or search for light-cancelling drapes if you like to sleep in on the weekends.
4. Add extra storage. If your bedroom lacks a proper closet, add storage in creative places throughout the room to keep it feeling organized. Frame the bed with cubby-style shelves, or add drawers underneath for seasonal clothing.

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Local fitness fanssay Smart Barre’s ballet-inspired classes are a great way to firm and tone the muscles of the upper body, hips, thighs, and abdomen. The classes here are geared toward the specific needs of women, so Smart Barre is open to women only, though couples' classes are occasionally offered for those who would like to bring their male partners. The exercises focus on working key muscle groups with a combination of strength and resistance training. Though Smart Barre classes incorporate small hand weights, no heavy lifting is required.

Regulars at Smart Barre say this is a strenuous class that will really make you break a sweat, but it’s worth the effort. Most attendees say they begin to see noticeable results after about 10 classes. Class sizes are limited, so reserve your place in advance.

Smart Barre is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Smart Barre
6426 N. New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-0584
smartbarrebody.com
www.yelp.com/biz/smart-barre-san-antonio

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