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Get Up Close and Personal With Matisse and Picasso at McNay Art Museum

April 28, 2015 by

The first modern art museum in the state of Texas, the McNay has become an important element in the vibrant cultural scene of San Diego. Its doors opened in 1954 after the death of American painter and oil heiress Marion Koogler McNay, who left her art collection and her 24-room Spanish mansion to the cause.

The museum's collections now comprise 19th and 20th century American and European art, including works by Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso, and dozens of other important painters. It also hosts the Tobin Collection of Theater Arts, a pre-eminent resource for plays and other dramatic materials.

The grounds around the museum building are a work of art in themselves, carefully manicured and hosting a diverse selection of fascinating sculptures. This is certainly a museum worth visiting.

McNay Art Museum
6000 N. New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-5368
www.mcnayart.org
www.yelp.com/biz/mcnay-art-museum-san-antonio

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Toast a Special Occasion at Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

April 21, 2015 by

You will not be disappointed with a meal from Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood. The first floor of this San Antonio restaurant features a lovely bar with live music. Enjoy a drink before heading up the main dining room. Customers say these are some of the best steaks they have ever had. Filet, ribeye, and New York strip steaks are available in various sizes, along with a selection of off-menu steaks that will be described in detail by your server. Order the Chateau Steak for a play on surf-and-turf, with prime tenderloin medallions and lobster tail served with mushrooms, spinach, and sauce béarnaise.The steaks are always cooked perfectly to order.

A friendly and knowledgeable sommelier is available to recommend the best wine to go with your meal. An outdoor patio is available if you are interested in dining outside. You'll be comfortable no matter what the weather, with fans when it's hot and heaters when it gets cooler. Make sure you tell the staff if it's a special occasion when making a reservation; they are sure to make your meal extra special!

Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood
219 E. Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 472-2600
www.bohanans.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bohanans-prime-steaks-and-seafood-san-antonio

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Tacos El Piquin: Affordable Mexican Cuisine

April 14, 2015 by

Tacos El Piquin worked its way up from a food truck to a taqueria in San Antonio, opening its brick-and-mortar location on Huebner Road in 2012. Regulars say Tacos El Piquin uses fresher and tastier ingredients than other taquerias in the area. The salsa bar here offers plenty of fresh options as well, including pickled red onions and roasted serranos. Popular menu items include the asada and al pastor tacos, the quesadillas, the tostra al pastor, the El Impossible taco, the huarache, and the costra.

Locals say that Tacos El Piquin serves some of San Antonio’s most authentic Mexican cuisine. You’ll often find expatriates from Mexico dining here. Since Tacos El Piquin stays open late, it’s a good option if you want to grab something on the way home from a late night. Tacos El Piquin is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Thursdays through Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Tacos El Piquin
19211 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 303-4129
www.facebook.com/pages/Tacos-El-Piquin/100148946719669
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How to Make Your Own Potato Chips

April 7, 2015 by

It’s no secret that kids love to snack on potato chips, but they certainly aren’t the healthiest food in the world. Making potato chips at home cuts down on a great deal of saturated fat and sodium, and it’s much easier than you might think. Here are three delicious homemade potato chip recipes that your kids (and you!) will love.

Sweet Potato Chips [preschoolers.about.com]
Add a bit of sweet flavor to the usual potato chips by using nutritious sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes. This recipe takes only three ingredients and 25 minutes to make, and you can season it however you prefer.

Oven-fried Potato Chips [simplyrecipes.com]
If your little ones love the crispy, fried flavor of store-bought potato chips, this recipe will help you to mimic that in a healthier manner. Use them as a side dish or pack them in their lunch boxes for a delicious, homemade surprise.

Oven Baked Potato Chips with Sour Cream and Onion Dip [pbs.org]
The classic combination of chips and dip gets a nutritious (and still kid-friendly) makeover in this simple recipe. By using reduced fat sour cream in the onion dip you get all of the flavor with half of the fat and calories.

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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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Yoga Shala: Find Your Center in San Antonio

March 24, 2015 by

If you’re interested in learning more about the philosophy behind yoga, deepening your breath work, or enhancing your mental focus, San Antonio’s Yoga Shala may be the place for you. Yoga Shala has a reputation for being a great studio for serious students due to its dedicated instructors and the difficulty of its classes. Regulars confirm that the instructors at Yoga Shala are disciplined in their approach to yoga.

Yoga Shala offers classes for practitioners on all levels, from beginner to advanced. Classes move quickly at Yoga Shala, so it may be difficult to keep up, especially if you’re new to the practice of yoga. Yelp reviewers say that if you’re new to yoga, you should definitely start with a beginner’s class here, and expect to feel some muscle soreness the next day!

Yoga Shala holds classes seven days a week, from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 7 p.m. Check their online class schedule to find one that fits your needs and schedule.

Yoga Shala
18585 Sigma Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 496-9900
www.yogashalasa.com
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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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Picnikins Patio Cafe: Tasty Food in a Laid-Back Atmosphere

March 17, 2015 by

Despite its trendy, modernist decor, locals say Picnikins Patio Cafe is a laid-back, down-to-earth place to grab a sandwich for lunch or a hearty dinner. Picnikins bakes its own bread, and patrons say it’s some of the best they’ve ever eaten. For lunch, try a classic sandwich like the roast beef and provolone, the ham and cheese, or the egg salad sandwich, or choose one of Picnikins’s unique specialty sandwiches, like the Ultimate, the Orchard, or the Mediterranean vegetarian pita. For dinner, order the chicken piccata, the glazed salmon, the braised lamb shank, the Southwestern chicken sandwich, or Andre’s pasta.

Regulars love the food here, but they say the friendly, welcoming staff and affordable prices are really what make Picnikins Patio Cafe one of the best restaurants in San Antonio.

Picnikins is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Picnikins Patio Cafe
6901 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 616-0954
www.picnikinspatiocafe.com/home
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Choicolate Artisan Chocolates: Treat Yourself

March 10, 2015 by

Choicolate Artisan Chocolates is a real hit among San Antonio chocolate lovers thanks to its creative flavor combinations and high-quality European-style chocolates. Many regulars say they’d rather eat a few small pieces of Choicolate’s candies than an entire box of chocolates from more widely-distributed manufacturers. Popular chocolate flavors here include bananas foster, mango & habanero, pumpkin caramel, margarita, almond bee, raspberry bites and apple caramel. Regulars also recommend Choicolate’s other treats, especially the house-made toffee, available in almond or cacao nibs & coffee.

Choicolates chocolates and sweets are hand-made by the two chocolatiers behind the counter – in addition to their skills as chocolate makers, locals say the owners of Choicolate are some of the nicest people they’ve ever met. Choicolate also makes vegan versions of many of its treats. Don’t forget to have a smoothie!

Choicolate Artisan Chocolates is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Choicolate Artisan Chocolates
700 E. Sonterra Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 495-2464
www.choicolate.com
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New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

March 9, 2015 by

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends April 30th, 2015. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.

For mobile users, click here to enter.

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