Day: June 13, 2018

Father’s Day dining at Buddy V’s Ristorante

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Enjoy a classic Italian meal this Father’s Day at Buddy V’s Ristorante. Photo: Buddy V’s Ristorante, used with permission.

Meal planning for the perfect Father’s Day celebration can be tricky. This Sunday, skip the cliché steakhouse dinner and savor home-cooked recipes from the “Cake Boss” instead – available exclusively at the newly opened Buddy V’s Ristorante at The Shops at La Cantera. (Buddy V’s Ristorante, 2018)

  • Boasting the same succulent flavor without the hefty price tag, Buddy’s Surf & Turf is a steakhouse staple featuring shrimp scampi, bistro tender medallions, broccolini and chianti sauce. Now available for $30.95.
  • Oven-baked with provolone and mozzarella, the Bone-In Parmesan Veal Chop weighs an impressive 16 ounces and includes a generous side of spaghetti marinara. Enjoy this colossal dish for $24.95.
  • Every dad knows a good pizza when he sees one. Smothered in Italian sausage, grandma’s meatballs, Molinari pepperoni, cherry peppers, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone.  Buddy’s Favorite Pizza is perfect for dads and kids. Get it now for just $14.95.
  • Spaghetti is in full supply as Buddy’s world-class chefs cook up this beloved dish. Dads can customize their meal by ordering different sauces, including pomodoro ($13.95), meatballs ($15.95) and Bolognese ($15.50).

Vegetarian Options:

  • Buddy’s Caprese with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, tomato confit, balsamic reduction and grilled Filone bread
  • Tomato & Basil Soup with grana padano and croutons
  • Margherita Pizza with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil
  • My Wife’s Eggplant Parm with crispy eggplant, tomato, mozzarella and parmesan
  • Cheese Ravioli with ricotta, parmesan cheese and roasted tomato sauce

Buddy V’s Ristorante
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 462-1167

Father’s Day at Hiatus Spa + Retreat

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Hiatus Spa + Retreat has special spa packages available for Father’s Day.  Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Father’s Day is this Sunday and for anyone still looking for gift ideas, Hiatus Spa + Retreat has special packages to celebrate dad on his special day. These are perfect for fathers who appreciate a little pampering every now and then. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2018)

The Front Runner: 2 Hours, $210 (regular $250) H-circle $168
A double-header of the two most popular services for the handsome type: The Sports Buff and The Well-Groomed Man, both designed to leave dad feeling shiny and new. First, a sports massage featuring a custom blend of essential oils with guided stretching and releasing to banish aches and knots. Then, he gets clean as a whistle with an invigorating facial of exfoliation, masque and aromatherapy steam plus a hand and foot massage. Lastly, hit it out of the park with a restorative scalp treatment that makes this package the perfect choice for head-to-toe care.

The Gentleman’s Retreat: 1.5+ hours, $165 (normally $195) H-Circle $139
A 90-minute Knockout Massage and an Energizing Scalp Treatment to help dads feel tip top in no time at all.

Dad’s Essentials: 2-3 hours, $189 (normally $220) H-Circle $138
His deserving choice of any two Hiatus Essential Services: The Signature Massage, The Tailor-Made Facial, The Body Glow, The Body Wrap or The One & Only Mani-Pedi.

H-Circle Dad:
H-Circle Members: Make it a family spa day and give dad the H-Circle guest pricing when he accompanies a member for a spa visit during the month of June.  If he joins, Hiatus will waive his enrollment fee.

Hiatus will also be offering a special June Monthly Retreat, Sonnet: 80 minutes, $139 H-Circle | $195 Non-Member
Essences of Holy Basil, Mint, Hibiscus Flower and Ginger are blended with Bora Bora White Sand and Volcanic Black Sand to create a body polish that is energizing, cool and refreshing. A Vichy rainfall rinse coupled with a massage of skin-quenching Jojoba Sesame Body Oil will replenish and moisturize. To close, a freshly spiked Ginger Mint Lemonade makes this Retreat perfect for any Summer day.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 4, Ste 4112
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 202-3355

Theater review: ‘An American in Paris’ at the Majestic Theatre

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‘An American in Paris’ plays at the Majestic Theatre until Sunday June 17. Photo: Broadway in San Antonio, used with permission.

North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio closes the season at the Majestic Theatre with the fabulously entertaining ‘An American in Paris.’ Last night was opening night of the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film of the same name that tells the story of an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each longing for a new beginning after World War II. It is now playing through Sunday June 17 and tickets start at $35. Next show times are 7:30p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8p.m. on Friday, 2p.m. and 8p.m. Saturday and 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. Sunday.

‘An American in Paris’ is set in 1945 Paris and begins as Adam Hochberg walks onto the stage, drinks a shot of liquor and sits at a lone piano onstage and tells the story of how his friend Jerry Mulligan came to Paris. In town after the liberation of France, US Army Lieutenant Jerry Mulligan sees a mysterious girl on the city streets (“Concerto in F”) and impulsively decides to stay to nurture his passion for painting. He meets Adam, a fellow veteran and pianist, at a café and they become friends. Henri Baurel, is the son of wealthy French industrialists and dreams of being an entertainer. The three of them bond over their shared interests and picture a brighter future (‘I Got Rhythm”) all the while falling for the same girl, Lise Dassin. In the end, Lise can only choose one, but Jerry, Adam and Henri agree that she changed their lives for the better. (“They Can’t Take That Away From Me”)

In true Hollywood musical style, ‘An American in Paris’ is a combination of dancing, romance, laughter and feel-good catchy songs. It features the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin including songs like “I Got Rhythm,” “S Wonderful” and “The Man I Love” and orchestral music including “Concerto in F” and “An American In Paris.” McGee Maddox and Allison Walsh, as Jerry Mulligan and Allison Walsh, have the perfect chemistry to bring the story to life onstage and work well together with the rest of this talented cast. Show highlights include “I’ve Got Beginner’s Luck” when Jerry surprises Lise at work to convince her to meet with him, “Fidgety Feet” at one of the Baurel’s party and “I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise” when Henri struts his stuff at a nightclub. Overall, this is a family-friendly production with gorgeous costumes, beautiful orchestral music and top-notch dancing, including ballet. Fans of the movie will appreciate this production, but it is not required viewing. It is a must-see nostalgic nod to classic musicals.