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Celebrate the Super Bowl with Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk

This year, celebrate Football’s Favorite Sunday with Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk, a modern retreat soaring 20 stories above San Antonio’s celebrated River Walk. Opened in February 2021, this luxury hotel captures the contemporary spirit of the Texas city, and this year, will be going all out for the anticipated Super Bowl.

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Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk Announces Holiday Happenings

Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk has announced a full line-up of holiday programming for its first-ever festive season. Newly opened in February 2021 and soaring 20 stories above the famed San Antonio River Walk, the hotel beckons holiday travelers and San Antonio neighbors with a full calendar of culinary offerings and celebratory even

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Landrace at the Thompson San Antonio

Landrace, a new destination restaurant helmed by James Beard Award finalist Chef Steve McHugh, opens today in San Antonio’s Arts District. Years in the making, McHugh’s follow-up to his award-winning restaurant Cured honors the pastoral beauty of foods that can be traced back to the land where they are naturally shepherded over time, with seasonal menus that celebrate regional Texas ingredients and heritage growers close to home.

“I became a better chef when I moved to Texas and gained a deep understanding of the unique products that are grown here,” said McHugh. “Landrace is a dream realized for me, and I have been refining the concept for some time. The menu showcases my commitment to local ingredients and the unique products grown in South Texas and the Hill Country. I’m excited to celebrate the natural flavors and nuances of the seasons in collaboration with Texas’ heritage farmers and growers.”

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Executive Chef Steve McHugh to Introduce New Restaurant and Bar Concepts at New Thompson on the Riverwalk

Thompson San Antonio today announced plans for a dynamic collection of restaurant and bar concepts scheduled to be introduced in early 2021. Four dining and nightlife concepts will be anchored by Landrace, a new restaurant on the River Walk, led by James Beard Award finalist Chef Steve McHugh. Floating high above will be The Moon’s Daughters, an enchanting indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant and bar set to dazzle from its 20th-story perch over the city. Stylish lobby and pool bars will round out the dining and beverage venues that will bring bold new energy to the River City.  

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Introducing Thompson San Antonio | Early 2021 Opening

Thompson San Antonio announced today the new lifestyle hotel is accepting reservations for stays March 1, 2021 and beyond. Situated in a luxury mixed-use development, The Arts Residences, on the banks of the San Antonio River, Thompson San Antonio is expected to redefine the city’s skyline and bring modern sophistication to the Texas Hill Country when it opens on the celebrated River Walk.  

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San Antonio’s Pearl District Hotel Emma

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This now beloved independent boutique property opened its stellar doors at Pearl late 2015 at the former site of the Pearl Brewery, one of the city’s vibrant food neighborhoods. At the helm of this culinary splendor is Chef John Brand, with innovative farm-driven menus. Continue reading →

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The Granary ‘Cue & Brew Announces its Summer Chef Collaboration Dinner Series

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The Granary ‘Cue & Brew is excited to announce its summer Chef Collaboration Dinner Series with acclaimed chefs from various culinary backgrounds. Hosted by The Granary Chef and Owner Tim Rattray, the three-part dinner series will focus on collaborative menus with nationally and internationally ranked chefs, including John Tesar of Knife Dallas, BJ Dennis of Charleston, and acclaimed Chef Bo Bech of Geist in Copenhagen.

The first dinner is scheduled for Sunday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. is expected to be a steakhouse takeover by Chef Tesar. The seven-course menu will focus on Texas-sourced ingredients including a bacon tasting, venison tartare, oxtail ravioli, dry-aged rib eye, and more. The dinner will be $85 per person (excludes tax and gratuity) and reservations can be made via The Granary’s Open Table on its website. Continue reading →

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Eat Me: The Hot Dog at Bowl and Barrel

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The hot dog has fallen on hard times in Dallas. What was once the sweetheart of the rodeo with locations across town where you could get a good meaty custom dog, now it is a bit dodgy. With the loss of some wonderful dogs, such as Luscher’s, Samson’s, Jerry’s, and Old World Sausage Company, There is still a terrific stand-out in Bowl and Barrel.   Continue reading →

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