Hotel Contessa’s rooftop Spa will pair rosé infused treatments with signature rosé cocktails and complimentary rosé all day for guests purchasing a treatment only on June 11, 2022. Photo: Spa at Hotel Contessa, used with permission.
Spa at Hotel Contessa is celebrating National Rosé Day on June 11 from 9a.m. to 6:30p.m. by offering specially curated services including a rose-infused facial, massage, and poolside reflexology. The national holiday falls on the second Saturday of June every year, making it perfect for a weekend ‘winedown.’ Rosé lovers can book a service by calling the Spa at Hotel Contessa directly at 210-298-8038 for a day to sip wine, relax, and look forward to the approaching summer at the Spa’s rooftop location. (Spa at Hotel Contessa, 2022)
The full services available for National Rosé Day are as follows:
Rose Water Facial – $160 for 50 minutes
Facials will take place in a spa treatment room
Lotus Rose Cold Stone Massage – $75 for 30 minutes or $160 for 50 minutes
Massage can take place poolside or in a spa treatment room
Rose Oil Reflexology – $75 for 30 minutes
Reflexology will take place poolside
Additional specials for guests who book a treatment on National Rosé Day include complimentary cold rose-infused towels offered both in the spa and poolside, and a complimentary glass of rosé. The spa will also offer a signature rosé cocktail for purchase.
Complimentary valet parking for spa guests is available at Hotel Contessa also located at 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Spa guests also have access to the hotel’s rooftop pool and fitness center.
Spa at Hotel Contessa 306 West Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Rooftop Level
The new Lone Star merchandise line comes just in time for Father’s Day. Photo: Lone Star, used with permission.
Lone Star Brewing is celebrating Texas dads with a new limited-edition merchandise line for Father’s Day. The new items include Lone Star-inspired ballcaps, a variety of t-shirts, pearl snap embroidered shirts, Lone Star branded coolers, a limited edition belt from Austin-based Zilker Belts, and more. The merchandise is available for purchase online until it sells out. (Lone Star Brewing, 2022)
The Father’s Day merchandise line was inspired by the “Modern Texan Dad” and features items for more than just dads, like unisex and women-oriented t-shirts and hats, so that all can embrace the items. Lone Star wants to acknowledge all fathers and father figures with this new limited-edition merchandise line. The t-shirts, ball caps and pearl snap shirts were all created with the help of Morgan Mercantile based in Fort Worth, Texas.
“This one’s for Pops; Fathers come in many forms and are often the ultimate guides, creators of memories and providers of family fun. We want these ‘pops’ and ‘pop figures’ to wear these items like badges of honor for their hard work. The goal was to create a line of goods that could be a cross generational ‘cheers’ and approachable to all with items that extend beyond just fathers.” – Lone Star Senior Brand Manager Daniel Crawford
Lone Star Brewing Co., the makers of Lone Star Beer “The National Beer of Texas” and Lone Star Texas Light Beer, has been proudly brewing beer in Texas since 1884. Since its founding, Lone Star has partnered with local communities throughout the state, supporting Texas-specific charities and organizations. Lone Star Brewing Co. is owned by Pabst Brewing Company, one of the largest independently owned American brewing companies.
Celebrate Father’s Day with Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Photo: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, used with permission.
With Father’s Day coming up this month, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has a couple of Father’s Day promotions to celebrate dad on his special day. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2022)
Celebrating at Hopdoddy- Double It for Dad
On Father’s Day, June 19, Hopdoddy is offering a second beef patty on the house with your burger. Just mention the promotion in person at any one of the burger joint’s restaurant locations. Note: This option is available for dine-in only and applies to the regular beef, chicken, and veggie burger patties.
Celebrating at Home – Hoppy Gift Ideas for Dad
If your dad likes burgers, beer, and good puns, Hopdoddy’s Hop Shop has the perfect gifts for him. What better Father’s Day gift than a “Good with Meat” apron, or a nice pint glass and grilling accessories to help with his next big cookout? Check out all of the items available now at Hopdoddy online.
Hopdoddy has been a Texas staple since 2010 and is now a nationally-recognized burger and beer joint. The burger bar offers a wide variety of burgers made with fresh, all-natural proteins like Certified Piedmontese beef, buffalo, and sushi-grade tuna. Alongside burgers, Hopdoddy offers hand-cut fries, fresh salads, handspun shakes, and a full bar featuring local craft beer, regional spirits, and some of the best margaritas in town.
Hiatus Spa + Retreat is having Father’s Day spa specials perfect for Father’s Day gifts. Photo: Molly Culver, used with permission.
Award-winning Texas day spa, Hiatus Spa + Retreat will be offering Father’s Day spa specials. During Father’s Day weekend from June 18-19, Hiatus’ relaxation lounges will also be transformed into a “Man Cave” with individual goodie bags of snack mix ready for all dads to sit back and relax. As an added bonus for the special guy, Hiatus will be steaming the US Open Golf Tournament (this will be muted). (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2022)
Father’s Day specials include: The Dad Bod Package: Available now – June 30 Dad can choose his choice of any two Hiatus Essential Services: The Signature Massage, The Tailor-Made Facial, The Body Wrap, or The One & Only Mani-Pedi. 2-3 HOURS, $198
DIY Dad Retail Bundle (Online or in-spa available now – June 30) Gift Dad a CBD Cream, CBD Serum + Knot Bot for $148 ($197 value)
Father’s Day Weekend – Free Local Beer + Add-Ons: June 17 – 19 If a gentleman receives The Well-Groomed Man facial, The Knockout massage, or The One & Only Mani-Pedi, he will receive a complimentary CBD and Hot Stones add-ons, along with a beer from a local brewery after the service.
Retail Promo (Online or in-spa available June 17-19) 20%-off discount on CBD products (Active Muscle Cream & Soothing Joint Serum)
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is having a Memorial Day special. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
This Memorial Day weekend, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has a special deal for customers. From Thursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30, you can get half-off on the Roadie when you order Hopdoddy’s DIY Burger Kitand use the code WEEKEND at checkout. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2022)
All Hopdoddy orders can be placed in-person at any one of the burger joint’s Texas restaurant locations or online for curbside or pickup.
In 2010, four friends had a goal: to set a new standard for burger bars. Hopdoddy pushed the boundaries of what is expected by bringing together craft beer and unique burger concoctions – all with high quality ingredients and even higher standards.
A Blue Star Museum partner, SAMA will extend free admission for eligible families for up to five guests. Photo: San Antonio Museum of Art, used with permission.
Kicking off this Memorial Day, active-duty military members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families of up to five people can enjoy free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). As a designated Blue Star Museum, SAMA offers this free admission for service members who present their military ID from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year, so those who cannot make it in May will still have ample opportunity to enjoy all that SAMA has to offer all summer long. More information on SAMA or the Blue Star Museums program is available online. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2022)
Offer is valid Monday, May 30, 2022 – Monday, September 5, 2022 for active-Duty Military Members and their families.
San Antonio Museum of Art 200 West Jones Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215
The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world’s geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 words representing 5,000 years of history in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio’s River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. The Museum hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.
Hotel Contessa announces special rates for teachers and educators during the month of May. Photo: Hotel Contessa, used with permission.
To celebrate teachers for all they do, Hotel Contessa is offering a special 10% discount to faculty and staff of all levels at educational institutions who book a stay at the hotel in the month of May. Educators can call the hotel at (210) 229-9222 or book online using the promo code: TEACH. Proof of faculty ID is required at check in to redeem the offer. (Hotel Contessa, 2022)
Hotel Contessa is also offering a special 25% discount for educators who book a stay in advance. The offer is valid from now until May 15, 2022 for stays between June 1 and September 30, 2022. Blackout dates apply. Educators can call the hotel at (210) 229-9222 or book online using the promo code: Educator. Proof of faculty ID is required at check in to redeem the offer.
Additionally, teachers will receive a free appetizer with purchase of an entrée at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails during Teacher Appreciation Week (Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6). Proof of faculty ID is required to receive the discount.
The 10% teacher appreciation rate is available throughout the month of May. The 25% early booking rate is available now through May 15, 2022. Specials at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails are available during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6).
Hotel Contessa 306 West Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205
The Banderita Flight cocktail at FRIDA Mexican Restaurant & Bar is made with LALO blanco tequila, a Mexican-owned, Mexican-founded tequila brand. (Photo: LALO Spirits, used with permission.
In the United States, more people consume tequila on Cinco de Mayo than on any other day of the year. LALO (a Mexican-owned tequila brand founded by Don Julio’s grandson) is celebrating the day with specialty cocktails at several bars and restaurants throughout San Antonio on Thursday. (LALO Spirits, 2022)
On Thursday, May 5, FRIDA Mexican Restaurant & Bar (18740 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258) will serve a Banderita Flight — three mini cocktails made with LALO blanco tequila and served in shades of green, white, and red to represent the Mexican flag. Flavors include a melon-lime margarita with citrus salt, ranch water with sea salt, and a strawberry hibiscus margarita with a tajin rim.
Screaming Goat Yard & Tap (4 Sun Valley Dr, Spring Branch, TX 78070) will be featuring LALO Ranch Waters, Palomas, and Perfect Margaritas. There will also be a LALO rep on site pouring taste of the popular blanco tequila from 6p.m. to 8p.m.
All three locations of La Fogata are featuring four special cocktails made with LALO throughout the month of May.
Chispa Margarita – LALO Blanco, Triple sec, Fresh lime juice
Paloma – LALO Blanco, Fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, topped with sparkling mineral water
Ranch Water – LALO Blanco, fresh lime juice, top with sparkling mineral water over ice with salted rim
Ácenar on the Riverwalk (146 E. Houston St. San Antonio, Texas 78205) will serve a special cocktail called La Flaca, a skinny margarita made with LALO.
LALO is available for purchase at liquor stores, bars, and restaurants throughout San Antonio. It is also available onlinewith direct shipping.
LALO is named after co-founder and maestro tequilero Eduardo “Lalo” Gonzalez, the grandson of Don Julio González of the iconic Don Julio tequila brand. Lalo continues the legacy of his father and grandfather with a bold new approach to perfecting blanco tequila. After nearly a decade in the industry seeing tequila follow many different trends, he and founding partner David R. Carballido sought to return tequila to its honest roots with a truly pure blanco tequila, without barrels or additives.
Each batch of LALO is 100% pure. It is made with wisdom passed down through generations of tequileros using the finest agave, handpicked from the Jalisco Highlands, cooked using a traditional process, and distilled only twice to maintain the agave’s integrity. The sole ingredients are fully-matured agave, a proprietary Champagne yeast, and deep well water, honoring the complex essence of the agave.
What began as a small, private batch for friends and family in Guadalajara turned into a tequila high in demand for its taste and purity. LALO is not intended as a special occasion tequila, it is intended to make any occasion special.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa with Brunch, Bluebonnets, and more. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate mom than with a Texas Hill Country brunch at the stunning, 13,000-acre JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa in Sonora Texas? (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2022)
Families can treat mom to a delectable brunch on The Ranch on Sunday, May 8, with two exclusive seating options at 11:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. (locals and day visitors can book, too!). For $39.95 and $19.95 for children, guests will be treated by JL Bar’s expert culinary team with a special menu of signatures dishes including Balsamic Glazed Grilled Steak, Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Loin, Roasted Heirloom Carrots and Asparagus, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. There will also be two action stations for guests to enjoy – a full Seafood Bar and Chef Attended Savory Crepe Station.
For those staying for the weekend, there is an activity for every type of mom. From a full equestrian program featuring horseback riding and a horse psychology experience to off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, spa treatments, wine tasting, and clay and skeet shooting, families can make new memories at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa. Additionally, for those moms following the annual Bluebonnet blooms in the stunning Texas Hill Country, JL Bar’s grounds also offer rolling acres of oak trees and wild grasses to spot local wildlife and bluebonnets in their prime.
Bakery Lorraine’s fruit tart. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.
With Mother’s Day coming up on May 8, do not miss a chance to surprise and delight Mom this year with unique flavors and specials from favorite spots in San Antonio. Local businesses are offering several ways to help celebrate moms through delicious desserts, gorgeous bouquets and some much needed Spa treatments. See below for ways to celebrate Mother’s day with Bakery Lorraine and Hotel Contessa. (Bakery Lorraine, Hotel Contessa, 2022)
This Mother’s Day Bakery Lorraine will offer several specials that are sure to capture mom’s heart. From flower boxes to rose scented desserts, Bakery Lorraine and their partner, Emma Lily Flowers, are sure to have the perfect gift for Mom.
The Flower Box: The Flower Box includes an assortment of six Parisian macarons that include raspberry, pistachio, and triple vanilla ($35) and is decorated with fresh flowers. There are no substitutions for this package.
The Petite Bouquet: The Petite Bouquet is a fresh bouquet of flowers and includes twelve macarons, including raspberry, pistachio, blueberry violet, and triple vanilla flavors ($60). There are no substitutions for this package.
Quiches: Treat mom to a special breakfast in bed with Bakery Lorraine’s savory quiches. Quiche options include the traditional Quiche Lorraine filled with bacon, gruyere, and caramelized onions and the Veggie Quiche which includes leeks, Swiss chard, and gruyere. The large quiche is available for $40, serves up to eight people and is packed cold for a quick reheat at home for only 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees in the oven.
Special Desserts: For moms with a sweet tooth, shoppers can gift Bakery Lorraine’s special desserts. Their large fruit tart ($32) is filled with a creamy vanilla mascarpone and topped with fresh fruit. Fruit varies based on season and availability. Add a flower scent effect to the gift of dessert with Japonaise, a rose scented vanilla cream swirled with raspberry jam in between two macaron shells with fresh raspberries. Give mom a literal heart with Bakery Lorraine’s Strawberry Pop Hearts, a grownup version of the classic pop-tart treat shaped into a heart, or Heart Shaped Moon Pies, rich chocolate shortbreads with honey marshmallow and dipped in white coating chocolate.
Please note that the flower boxes and bouquet packages are limited and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The last day to place an order will be Wednesday, May 4, by 12p.m. Order pickups will be available Saturday May 7 or Sunday May 8 between 9a.m. to 5p.m. at all locations.
The newly renovated Spa at Hotel Contessa, located at the rooftop level of the hotel, is offering luxurious deals to take advantage of this Mother’s Day for some much welcomed pampering.
Always on the Go Mom Package
$90.00 (gratuity included)
30 min Reflexology (applies different amounts of pressure to the feet, which has shown to help reduce stress, anxiety, pain and improve the general well-being)
Scalp Massage
Glass of Champagne
Pamper Mom Package
$200.00 (gratuity included)
50 min Custom Facial OR Massage
Lavender Scalp Massage
Aromatic Steam Towel Treatment
Glass of Champagne
Super Mom Package
$500.00 (gratuity included)
50 min Custom Massage
50 min Custom Facial
Complimentary enhancement included
Glass of Champagne and Individual Cheese Board tray following service
Guests can purchase the above packages by calling the spa at 210-298-8038 between now and end of day on Sunday, May 8.
While enjoying spa services at the hotel, some added perks include the spa’s various jewelry pop-ups from local and regional designers. The unique jewelry designs are sure to catch Mom’s eye for a complete Mother’s Day experience to have her feeling special. Select skincare products can also be purchased for a chance to turn any home bathroom into a hotel spa.
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