Hopddody Burger Bar will have drinks specials to help celebrate National Margarita Day. Photo: Hopddody BurgerBar, used with permission.
National Margarita Day is this Friday February 22 and here are two ways to celebrate in San Antonio. (Hopddody Burger Bar, Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar, 2019)
Celebrate National Margarita Day this Friday with Hopddody Burger Bar specials. On Friday, Hopdoddy will be offering $2 Little Larry (Mini-Classic Frozen Margarita Topped with Grand Marnier) and $5 Classic Frozen Margaritas (Gold Tequila, Fresh Citrus Juices, Triple Sec, Black Lava Salt Rim, Served Icy & Delicious) all day. The Austin-based burger chain has a total of 31 locations in seven states.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar at the Rim
17623 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 434-2337
Fast Eddie’s, the largest group of billiards halls in the United States, is pleased to announce Kelvin Hamm from Lubbock, Texas as the winner of the new 2019 Chevy Camaro, the grand prize in honor of its 20th Anniversary celebrations. On the first Friday of each month from August 2018 to February 2019, Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bars celebrated its 20th Anniversary with six months of festivities featuring $3,000-valued giveaways and other prizes as a way to thank their customers for a successful 20 years in business. The final event of the establishment’s anniversary series was a “Grand Prix” party on February 1, which featured themed drink specials, Jägermeister freezer giveaways, $300 cash prize giveaways at each location and the announcement of one grand prize winner of a new car. The winner was announced via Facebook Live. (Fast Eddie’s, 2019)
Kelvin Hamm held the lucky voucher selected from 3,600 finalist tickets to win a 2019 Chevy Camaro, which will be awarded in the color of the winner’s choice. At each monthly anniversary party, qualifying tickets were handed out at all 15 Fast Eddie’s locations, every hour on the hour from 9p.m. to midnight.
Kevin Hamm, winner of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. Photo: Fast Eddie’s, used with permission.
Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
9910 W Loop 1604 N Suite 113
San Antonio, TX
Fast Eddie’s final anniversary celebration is this Friday February 1. Photo: Fast Eddie’s, used with permission.
Join Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar at their final 20th Anniversary celebration, a Grand Prix event. This fun car-themed evening will be filled with cocktail specials, pool fun, prizes and a car giveaway on Friday, February 1. There is no-cover to attend. They will announce the winner of a brand new 2019 Chevy Camaro, awarded in the color of the winner’s choice as chosen from basic standard manufacturer options, on Facebook Live on each Fast Eddie’s locations’ Facebook pages at 12:30a.m. on February 2. The winning ticket will be one of the 3,600 finalist tickets handed out at the previous anniversary parties. So, if you secured Camaro finalist tickets from any of the previous anniversary events, be sure to bring them with you. Full details on the terms and conditions of Fast Eddie’s car giveaway are available online. They will also be selecting one lucky guest at each of location to win a Jägermeister freezer and one winner at each location who will receive a $300 cash prize. Must be present to win. (Fast Eddie’s, 2019)
Fast Eddie’s is hosting this amazing party with awesome giveaways as a way to thank their customers for their business over the years. Come join the fun and celebrate Grand Prix style.
Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
9910 W Loop 1604 N Suite 113
San Antonio, TX
Fast Eddie’s next anniversary party is this Friday January 4. Photo: Fast Eddie’s, used with permission.
Mark your calendars to join Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bars on Friday, January 4 from 7p.m. to 2a.m. for another 20th Anniversary Party featuring high-dollar giveaways. There will be cocktail specials and the staff will be serving them in their favorite workout gear to go along with the “Let’s Get Physical” theme. Come enjoy the festivities and be sure to grab a finalist ticket, which will be handed out every hour on the hour from 9p.m. to midnight, at this event for a chance to win a brand new 2019 Chevy Camaro. One lucky winner will also be selected on this night to receive a $3,000-valued prize. Do not miss out on this evening of fun, drinks, games, pool and giveaways. (Fast Eddie’s, 2019)
Fast Eddie’s opened its first location in San Antonio in August 1998 by hospitality experts and bar veterans, Bob Wilson, Mark Beyer and Mark Lewis. These talented entrepreneurs created a neighborhood gathering place with more entertainment options than were available at any other billiards halls. With large, comfortable environments that feature multi-dimensional entertainment, high-end audio-visual equipment, top of the line pool tables, dart boards, video games, music, comfort food, a full bar, themed events and charity benefits, Fast Eddie’s has drawn a loyal following. The single pool hall on Culebra Rd became so successful, it spurred the growth of Fast Eddie’s to 15 locations in Texas and Louisiana.
Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
The New Year’s Day Brunch at COVER 3 includes the Migas, among other delicious selections. Photo: Kirsten Kaiser, used with permission.
Christmas has come and gone and with the new year around the corner, San Antonians are looking for things to do on New Year’s Eve and New Years Day. Meadow Neighborhood Eatery and Bar, Hotel Emma’s Sternewirth, The Esquire Tavern, Downstairs at The Esquire, COVER 3 and Pluckers Wing Bar have special events planned for anyone looking to celebrate in style. From parties the night before to New Year’s Day brunch, there is something for everyone. (Meadow Neighborhood Eatery and Bar, Hotel Emma’s Sternewirth, The Esquire Tavern, Downstairs at The Esquire, COVER 3, Pluckers Wing Bar, 2018)
Meadow Neighborhood Eatery and Barwill host a pre-fixe New Year’s Eve Dinner on Monday, December 31 from 5p.m. to 10p.m. Reservations will be required for the dinner with pricing at $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. A wine pairing option is available for an additional $35. The dinner menu will consist of five courses with options that include Dean + Peeler Beef Carpaccio with pickled cauliflower, red onion and salsa verde, Texas Citrus Salad with arugula and crispy shallots, Gulf Coast Flounder with Barton Springs Mill barely, grill kale and champagne caper butter, Chocolate Ganache Tart with Texas pecan crumble and dried cherry puree and more.
Hotel Emma’sSternewirth will have a New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in the New Year with style. The party will kick off at 9p.m. and run until 2a.m. A classic black and white theme will be set for the night and guests are encouraged to dress accordingly. There will be a $25 cover that includes festive party favors and an evening of live Latin Jazz by Henry Brun. Guests who have booked rooms receive two complimentary admissions per room.
The Esquire Tavern & Downstairs at The Esquire will be ringing in 2019 on New Year’s Eve in style with a complimentary sparkling wine toast at midnight and offering $20 off of all bottles of sparkling wine for the night, including Downstairs’ extensive grower Champagne list. Reservations are available and recommended for both venues.
COVER 3 invites patrons to celebrate the first day of 2019 with their classic brunch. From 11a.m.to 3p.m. on Tuesday January 1, guests can enjoy select brunch items including Chilaquiles, Migas, Green Chile Beef Breakfast Enchiladas and Chicken Tinga Breakfast Enchiladas. Brunch will also feature COVER 3’s beloved U-Mix-It Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar. The Bubbles Bar is a standalone station featuring four make-your-own mimosa options with cranberry, orange, grapefruit, peach nectar and pomegranate flavors as well as fresh fruit and juices; the Bloody Mary Bar offers a selection of mixes and condiments ranging from Applewood Smoked Bacon, House-Pickled Veggies, Jalapeños, Stuffed Olives and more.
Pluckers Wing Bar has a new way to celebrate New Year’s resolutions and is excited to announce the first ever Anti-Resolution event taking place on January 1 through January 6 at all locations. The Anti-Resolution specials include 50% off desserts and $1 addition on price for salads. The extra dollar will be donated to the Firefly Fund, a Texas nonprofit with a primary goal to finance the acceleration of research needed to find a cure for Niemann-Pick Type C1 (NPC1). NPC1 is a rare disease that is estimated to affect only 1 in 150,000 people. NPC1 belongs to a larger group of more than 50 disorders known as lysosomal storage disorders. Patients with the disease are unable to make functional NPC1 protein which results in cell death and leads to irreversible organ damage, including brain damage.
Fast Eddie’s anniversary party will take place this Friday October 5 at all locations. Photo: Fast Eddie’s, used with permission.
Fast Eddie’s, the largest group of billiards halls in the U.S., is celebrating its 20th anniversary with six months of festivities happening on the first Friday of each month from August 2018 through January 2019. The October “Squeaky Clean” party is the third event of the anniversary series, featuring craft cocktails with locally-made vodka and a free-entry, single-player Broomstick Pool Tournament (brooms provided). It will take place on Friday October 5 from 8p.m. to midnight at all Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar locations. One lucky winner will be awarded a $3,000-value prize from the event. During each anniversary party, qualifying finalists will receive tickets to win a 2019 Chevy Camaro. (Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar, 2018)
Hospitality experts and bar veterans Bob Wilson, Mark Beyer and Mark Lewis opened the first Fast Eddie’s Billiard’s & Sports Bar in San Antonio in August 1998. These talented entrepreneurs created a neighborhood gathering place with more entertainment options than were available at any other billiards halls. With large, comfortable environments that feature multi-dimensional entertainment, high-end audio-visual equipment, top of the line pool tables, dart boards, video games, music, comfort food, a full bar, themed events and charity benefits, Fast Eddie’s has drawn a loyal following. The single pool hall on Culebra Rd became so successful, it spurred the growth of Fast Eddie’s to 15 locations in Texas and Louisiana.
Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
9910 W Loop 1604 N Suite 113
San Antonio, TX
‘Batman of Mexico’ at Downstairs at Esquire. Photo: Kody Melton, used with permission.
With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner, some cocktail bars choose to celebrate the holiday by incorporating the rich influence of Mexican spirits into their cocktail menus. Three of those are in San Antonio, a city known for its Mexican influence in food and drinks, and include Downstairs at Esquire, Esquire Tavern and El Mirador. Beverage Director Houston Eaves helps lead a beverage program that thoughtfully creates cocktails in ways that both utilize Mexican ingredients in a playful way while others reflect and pay homage to the rich Mexican history associated with San Antonio. In honor of Cinco De Mayo, here are some recipes, each with a clever story or character inspiring them. (Downstairs at Esquire, Esquire Tavern, El Mirador, 2018)
‘BATMAN OF MEXICO’ AT DOWNSTAIRS AT ESQUIRE
Named for Dr. Rodrigo Medellín, a Mexican Conservationist and Ecologist known as the ‘Batman of Mexico’ for his academic work studying bats. Dr. Medellín is co-founder of the Bat-Friendly Tequila & Mezcal Program, which is studying the relationship between agaves and their main pollinator, bats. This program looks at how the Tequila industry can help impact populations of migrating bats by allowing a portion of their plants to flower each year.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Siembra Valles High Proof Blanco Tequila
.75 oz. Fresh corn/chile syrup
.75 oz. Key Lime juice
Shake ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sal de chapulín. Garnish with Bat Signal.
‘TEXECUTIONER’ AT ESQUIRE TAVERN
Named after Texas politician Rick Perry, Wahaka’s brazen espadín serves as an herbal fortitude for this memorable mix. Crafted in 2011 by bartender Houston Eaves during his time at ranch-like restaurant Contigo in Austin, the recipe traveled down to San Antonio’s historic Esquire Tavern after he relocated to the Alamo City a year later. Thanks to its savvy balance of snappy grapefruit and sweet Cocchi Americano, the drink has endured as a menu staple at both bars. Drink it served up or on a large ice cube and watch for the punchy mezcal to soften as the honeysuckle and orange notes of Cocchi weave throughout.
Ingredients:
3⁄4 oz. Wahaka Espadín mezcal
3⁄4 oz. Xtabentún
3⁄4 oz. Cocchi Aperitivo Americano
3⁄4 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
GRAPEFRUIT TWIST, for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with ice and shake well. Strain into a coupe glass. Express the oil from a grapefruit swath over the top of the drink for aromatics and garnish with grapefruit twist.
‘EL CHAVO’ AT EL MIRADOR
Created by El Mirador bartender John Cox and inspired by popular 80s Mexican TV show “El Chavo del Ocho”, the El Chavo cocktail stirs up reminiscent feelings of the show centered around the adventures and tribulations of the title character—a poor orphan nicknamed “El Chavo.” When ordering the drink during happy hour, patrons at El Mirador can often find the bartender playing this show on TV.
Ingredients:
1oz Paranubes Oaxacan Rum
0.5oz Cimarrón Reposado Tequila
0.5oz Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao
0.5oz Fresh Key Lime Juice
0.25oz Cinnamon Syrup
1 barspoon Condensed Milk
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass with a half-Chapulín salt rim.
COVER 3 is now taking reservations for seats to view the basketball games this weekend. To go catering options also available. Photo: COVER 3, used with permission.
Attention sports fans: the NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball tournament is coming up this weekend in San Antonio at the Alamodome. The final four teams in the March Madness tournament (Villanova vs. University of Kansas + Loyola University Chicago vs. University of Michigan) will be facing off this Saturday, March 31, with the championship game on Monday, April 2. COVER 3, the leading high-end sports bar and restaurant in Central Texas, is taking reservations for those interested in watching the basketball tournament on site. To secure the best seats, simply call and set up a reservation today by calling the preferred COVER 3 location, Downtown Austin, Anderson Lane, Round Rock or San Antonio. (COVER 3, 2018)
COVER 3 is not only the perfect game-viewing spot for college basketball fanatics, but also for families and residents who want to get together and cheer on their favorite team. The restaurant has previously been added to CNN’s list of “101 of the best sports bars in the U.S” as well as the “Best Sports Bar in the Central Region” by Sports Illustrated. Each COVER 3 location features enough televisions to give guests an extensive selection of tables to choose from that are comfortable and nearest to the TV/game of their choice. Serving upscale food, craft cocktails and high-end wines, COVER 3 remains elegant and still manages to provide guests with the best viewing experience to watch all TV coverage of the month-long basketball tournament.
COVER 3 is also happy to take care of all the food prep for those hosting their own viewing parties at home. Their Party-To-Go take-out option features a pre-set menu of some of COVER 3’s most popular game-day items, including the White Queso, Green Chile Beef or Chicken Tinga Nachos, various sliders and wings options, tacos, signature dishes like the Brick Chicken Mac n’ Cheese, side options, as well as healthier items like the Allandale Salad, COVER 3’s most popular menu item at every location, and desserts such as the Brownie Bites, Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie. The food and beverage minimum for all Party To Go orders is $300, no exceptions. Please note Party To Go Orders for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday must be placed and confirmed no later than Friday at 2:30pm. Full ordering details available online.
Locations:
San Antonio: 1806 TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78248
Downtown Austin: 1717 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
North Austin: 2700 W Anderson Ln #202, Austin, TX 78757
Round Rock: 2800 N Interstate Hwy 35 #200, Round Rock, TX 78681
Paramour kicks off Pride Week with another Drag Brunch this Sunday June 25, 2017. Photo: Paramour, used with permission.
In honor of Pride Month, this Sunday June 25 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. Paramour is presenting its eighth drag brunch along with a Pride San Antonio kick-off party. Pride San Antonio highlights the city’s LGBTQ community and Paramour is proudly hosting a celebration of this diversity. Guests are invited to this very colorful edition of Drag Brunch that serves as a kick-off to Pride Week. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Event host will be Kristi Waters, show director and hostess of Babio’s Eat Drink Dance and winner of Most Original at 2016 San Antonio Burlesque Festival. It will feature theme-inspired cocktails, breakfast pastries and breakfast tacos. The event is free and open to the public with drinks and food for purchase. Guests have an option to make a reservation in the main lounge with the purchase of mimosa champagne service. (Paramour, 2017)
Paramour
102 9th St, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 340-9880
The Troubadour is just one of the cocktails on the Summer Cocktail Menu at Jazz, TX. Photo: Hilmy, used with permission.
Jazz, TX is getting ready for the summer months by revealing an exciting Summer Cocktail Menu. This new menu includes refreshing traditional cocktails with a twist such as “The Troubadour” – a seasonal old fashioned favorite and creative unique blends like the “Cape Town Smoke” – a cocktail of smoke and savory citrus flavors. (Jazz, TX, 2017)
Other offerings include:
Checkmate in Waterloo – Modern take on a classic Hoffman House
The Rattle and the Rhythm – Latin style daiquiri
Ensemble #2 – Boozy Hill Country favorite
Summer Swig – It’s your daddy’s boozy cocktail
For Grit and Glory – Fizz meets foam in this San Antonio Collins
Basement Blues – Doc’s take on a champagne classic
Port of NOLA – Bold flavors meet a refreshing kick
Not the Watson – Polynesian-inspired sour
Aside from the new cocktail menu, Jazz, TX also has a Summer Happy Hour menu starting on Thursday June 1 and available throughout the summer. This limited menu will feature a gourmet Chorizo Queso appetizer and the “Five O’Clock Somewhere” tequila cocktail. Menu items will be $5 each and available Tuesday through Saturday from 5p.m. to 7p.m.
Jazz, TX is the Pearl’s newest upscale music venue owned and operated by renowned musician Brent “Doc” Watkins. It is in the cellar of the Bottling House and hosts musical acts ranging from jazz to blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, conjunto and Americana including Doc Watkins. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday and aside from music, guests can enjoy a wider variety of food, beverages, wine and spirits.
Jazz, TX
312 Pearl Parkway, Building 6 Suite 6001
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 332-9386
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