Hopdoddy’s Labor Day deals are available for a limited time only. Photo: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, used with permission.
This Labor Day weekend, the nationally recognized burger joint, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, has several special deals for guests. From Thursday, September 2 through Monday, September 6, you can order Hopdoddy’s DIY Burger Kit and get one free 12-ounce bottle of Hop Sauce when using the code BOTTLED at checkout. The Hop Sauce is available in five flavors, like the Chipotle Aioli, Doddy Mayo and more. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2021)
If instead you are looking for a drink to celebrate on Labor Day, try Hopdoddy’s Roadie — a half-gallon bag of frozen house margarita made with fresh, hand-squeezed juice — so you can enjoy and easily celebrate with friends. All Hopdoddy orders can be placed in-person at any Hopdoddy location or online for 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. With every purchase of a Goodnight Good Cause burger, a portion of the proceeds give back to Hopdoddy’s favorite community charitable organizations.
Celebrate Oktoberfest this September at Krause’s Café & Biergarten Featuring Mollie B & SQUEEZEBOX with Ted Lange. Photo: Krause’s Café & Biergarten, used with permission.
Krause’s Café & Biergarten is excited to announce an evening of music with opening act Terry Cavanagh and International Polka Hall of Famers, Mollie B & SQUEEZEBOX with Ted Lange as part of the restaurant’s Oktoberfest celebration. Terry Cavanagh will open the festivities at 4:30p.m. and Molly B & SQUEEZEBOX with Ted Lange will take the stage at 7p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or through Eventbrite. (Krause’s Café & Biergarten, 2021)
National TV and recording star, Mollie B and 2-Time Grammy Nominee Ted Lange lead “Mollie B & SQUEEZEBOX with Ted Lange,” a collaboration of award-winning musicians with extensive performance backgrounds. Mollie and Ted are the first and only husband and wife inducted into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame. They also host one of the only two polka shows on Sirius XM. Since March of 2020, their YouTube popularity has grown due to their weekly Tuesday night show.
Mollie is the host of the popular “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD-TV, currently broadcast into over forty-eight million households via DISH Network, Direct TV, and over six hundred independent cable systems. She has been named Female Vocalist of the Year by the United States Polka Association and the International Polka Association multiple times. The popular “Mollie B Christmas Special” has received rave reviews and awards.
To date, SQUEEZEBOX has released four highly regarded recordings that have garnered “Best Of” awards from various organizations. SQUEEZEBOX has also been named one of the top five performing polka bands in the nation by the “247PolkaHeaven.com People’s Choice Awards.” The band also wrote a song for and appeared in the latest Clint Eastwood film, “The Mule.”
Thursday, September 2, doors open at 4p.m. Terry Cavanagh beginning at 4:30p.m. Mollie B & SQUEEZEBOX with Ted Lange from 7p.m. – 10p.m.
Krause’s Café & Biergarten 186 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 7813
Krause’s Café & Biergarten is a New Braunfels historic restaurant opened in 1938 and successfully run until 1995. Today, Krause’s Café honors the previous traditions of the restaurant with the addition of a ‘Biergarten,’ live music, and more. The menu reflects New Braunfels’ German heritage as well as South Texas flavors. Over one hundred beers are available on tap with local, regional, and international options. The restaurant also features cocktails and wines on tap. Krause’s Café is located at 186 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130, next to the popular New Braunfels Farmers Market.
JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa has a private airstrip for cross-country travelers. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.
Airports are busier, planes are filling up, and everything associated with travel is starting to show signs of recovery after a difficult year. Now is the time to get out and spread your wings again – even more so with National Aviation Day, August 19, just around the corner. To skip the crowded airports, plan a point-to-point getaway on your personal plane or privately charter their aircraft and land at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa. (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2021)
JL Bar Ranch, Resort, and Spa—a 32-room boutique resort in Texas Hill Country with standalone accommodations on the sprawling 13,000-acre property—makes small-scale travel even more exclusive and easy with The JL Bar Ranch and Resort Full Service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Airport . JL Bar’s airport contains an abundance of amenities that are rare for a private airstrip, including a 5300’ x 80’ asphalt top runway, space for multiple jets, crew and passenger lounges, single point or over the wing fuel, in-flight dining from the resort’s private chef and so much more. To provide a safe operational environment for operators and guests flying in, The JL Bar Ranch and Resort Airport provides FAA certified weather from its AWOS weather reporting system. While some guests may choose the few-hour drive to Sonora, TX, cross-country travelers looking to refuel and recharge for the night, aviation enthusiasts, and luxury travelers looking for a point-to-point getaway experience can arrive via private jet or personal airplane. In addition to the private FBO, The JL Bar Ranch offers the following accommodations and activities for guests—
Luxury Cabins & Cottages: JL Bar Ranch boasts sixteen standalone luxury cabins and sixteen spacious guest rooms with premium amenities, as well as theexclusive Archer’s Nest Villa, a six-bedroom villa that accommodates up to twelve guests and has a private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and a full home theatre.
Summer Concerts:The resort is offering an intimate alternative to major concerts as music fanatics ease their way back into concert-going. The next scheduled performer is William Beckmann for the Labor Day Weekend Wine Extravaganza, with additional ongoing private concerts at the resort throughout the year.
Hill Country Adventures: From a full equestrian program featuring horseback riding and a horse psychology experience to off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, weekend yoga, wine tasting, and clay and skeet shooting, JL Bar Ranch’s slew of activities and programming highlight the best of West Texas culture and scenery.
Cowboy Cookout: The culinary team at JL Bar Ranch has designed a decadent and interactive dining experience with its new Cowboy Cookout. Guests can take in the Texas Hill Country views with a horseback ride to the property’s cookout camp, enjoy cocktails and snacks as the culinary team prepares a lavish steak dinner, and relax to country music while soaking in the magnificent sunset.
Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.
Krause’s Café & Biergarten is having special deals for National Bratwurst Day this Monday August 16, 2021. Photo: Krause’s Café & Biergarten, used with permission.
National Bratwurst Day is coming up on Monday, August 16, and New Braunfels based café, Krause’s Café & Biergarten, will be celebrating with three delectable bratwurst specials for the holiday. Krause’s invites customers to commemorate the day with their unique Pretzel Shaped Grilled Bratwurst for only $20, their Biergarten Bratwurst for $11, and their German Bratwurst for $10. This is a chance to try the aesthetically pleasing pretzel shaped bratwurst, which is normally only available as a $50 platter. (Krause’s Café & Biergarten, 2021)
• German Bratwurst – $10 sauerkraut, onions, peppers, beer mustard, pretzel hoagie bun
Krause’s Café & Biergarten is a New Braunfels historic restaurant opened in 1938 and successfully run until 1995. Today, Krause’s Café honors the previous traditions of the restaurant with the addition of a ‘biergarten,’ live music, and more. The menu reflects New Braunfels’ German heritage as well as South Texas flavors. Over one hundred beers are available on tap with local, regional, and international options. The restaurant also features cocktails and wines on tap.
Krause’s Café is located at 186 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130, next to the popular New Braunfels Farmers Market.
Guests traveling to the area for the annual Sutton County Days will find many more West Texas activities available at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.
This Friday August 13 – Saturday August 14, families can embrace their inner cowboy/cowgirl by attending Texas Hill Country’s annual Sutton County Days, which invites locals and visitors to enjoy the 49th annual Sonora Outlaw Rodeo, BBQ Cookoff with 10 awards categories, a festive parade for the whole family, fair, and more. (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2021)
For those traveling to the area for the festivities, the nearby JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa offers guests the opportunity to round out their West Texas weekend with its own outdoor activities, luxe accommodations, cookouts, and more—
Luxury Cabins & Cottages: JL Bar Ranch boasts 16 standalone luxury cabins and 16 spacious guest rooms with premium amenities, as well as the exclusive Archer’s Nest Villa, a six-bedroom villa that accommodates up to 12 guests and has a private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and a full home theatre.
Hill Country Adventures: From a full equestrian program featuring horseback riding and a horse psychology experience to off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, weekend yoga, wine tasting, and clay and skeet shooting, JL Bar Ranch’s slew of activities and programming showcase the best of West Texas culture and scenery.
Cowboy Cookout: The culinary team at JL Bar Ranch has designed a decadent and interactive dining experience with its new Cowboy Cookout. Guests can take in the Texas Hill Country views with a horseback ride to the property’s cookout camp, enjoy cocktails and snacks as the culinary team prepares a lavish steak dinner, and relax to country music while soaking in the magnificent sunset.
Private Jet and Airplane Access: For those flying in for the weekend, JL Bar Ranch offers direct landing for private jets and personal planes via its private Fixed Base Operator (FBO) private hangar, making it even easier to hop over to Sonora for the festive weekend.
Celebrate Tax Free Weekend at Taco Cabana this Friday August 6 through Sunday August 8, 2021 with special meal deals. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.
In celebration of Texas Tax Free Weekend, Friday August 6, 2021 through Sunday August 8, 2021, Taco Cabana is offering a limited-time meal bundle that the whole family will enjoy. Continue the savings all weekend long with two large cheese quesadillas, twelve chicken flautas, and three 3.25 oz. quesos for just $19.99. Offer valid at all participating Taco Cabana locations in Texas. (Taco Cabana, 2021)
Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up, and delivery. As of June 1, 2021, Taco Cabana operates 142 company-owned restaurants in Texas.
Krause’s Café & Biergarten in New Braunfels. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission.
With International Beer Day fast approaching on Friday August 6, New Braunfels based beer garden, Krause’s Café & Biergarten, will be having beer specials all day to celebrate. Krause’s will be offering half price pints on all Altstadt Brewery products with an all-day Altstadt tap takeover. Guests can find Altstadt lager, Kolsch, amber, hefeweizen, pilsner, IPA, and more at Krause’s. Kick off the weekend with Krause’s and get a taste of German tradition in the Texas Hill Country. (Krause’s Café & Biergarten, 2021)
Krause’s Café & Biergarten is a New Braunfels historic restaurant opened in 1938 and successfully run until 1995. Today, Krause’s Café honors the previous traditions of the restaurant with the addition of a ‘biergarten,’ live music, and more. The menu reflects New Braunfels’ German heritage as well as South Texas flavors. Over one hundred beers are available on tap with local, regional, and international options. The restaurant also features cocktails and wines on tap. Krause’s Café is located at 186 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130, next to the popular New Braunfels Farmers Market.
Grilled Watermelon Margarita featuring Twang. Photo: Twang, used with permission.
The middle of summer is the perfect time for National Watermelon Day this Tuesday August 3. Since watermelon is 92% water, it makes for a refreshing summertime treat that can be enjoyed at picnics and family get-togethers. Here are some ways to celebrate summer’s tasty fruit, whether locally or from afar. (Twang, Lone Star, EVO Entertainment, Taco Cabana, 2021)
Grilled Watermelon Margarita featuring Twang If you are keeping your distance at home, or just feel like doing something a little extra when it comes to your next Margarita, check out this Grilled Watermelon Margarita by Aaron Pena, owner/bartender at The Squeezebox in San Antonio, TX featuring Twang.
Ingredients: • 1/2 cup fresh grilled Watermelon • 1 ounce fresh squeezed Lime Juice • ¾ ounce Agave syrup – adjust to your taste • 2 ounces Blanco Tequila • 1 cup of Ice Instructions: • Add all ingredients to blender on high speed • Rim glass with Twang-A-Rita Sunrise spice or your favorite Twang salt. • Pour into your rimmed glassware and enjoy.
Lone Star Watermelon Agave Seltzer As August rolls around and temperatures rise, lounging by the pool, lake, river or beach becomes a necessity. Lone Star’s recently launched Agave Hard Seltzers are the perfect treat to take on the go. The 5% ABV seltzer is made with a high quality sucrose base and enhanced with blue agave nectar, which only adds to the subtle sweetness of the watermelon flavor throughout. The Agave Watermelon Seltzer can be found at select locations including Walmart, Albertsons, Quick Trip, Circle K and HEB in 12 oz. slim cans. Seltzer enthusiasts can also find a retailer nearest to them using Lone Star’s seltzer finder tool.
EVO Entertainment Kick back in one of EVO’s luxury recliners with a refreshing Watermelon Margarita from the bar. Made with Patrón Barrel Select, Triple Sec, agave, fresh watermelon and lime juice, this margarita is the fruity and refreshing beverage perfect for escaping the Texas summer heat. Pair it with one of the delicious dishes from EVO’s scratch kitchen and a blockbuster movie or round of bowling.
Taco Cabana Taco Cabana is home to the $2 margarita, and for a limited time guests can relax and refresh with a Watermelon margarita for just $2. Guests have the option to add chamoy for no additional cost, and what is a margarita without chips and queso or some chicken flautas? With online ordering, drive-throughs and on site dining available, Taco Cabana is the ultimate stop for a Watermelon Margarita.
La Panadería’s S’more cookie. Photo: La Panadería, used with permission.
National S’mores Day on August 10 recognizes the most popular campfire treat. Millions of people of all ages love this gooey, toasted treat which consists of a roasted marshmallow with a layer of chocolate bar sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. The origin of the s’more is credited to entrepreneur Alec Barnum. (National Day Calendar, 2021)
National S’mores Day is coming up and while it may not be ideal to sit around a campfire with this Texas heat, you can still satisfy your S’more craving this summer with La Panadería’s delectable treat. La Panadería invites customers to indulge in their signature S’more cookie, their take on the gooey, toasted treat, made from scratch and packed with chocolate chunks and toasted marshmallows. La Panadería’s unique approach to baking results in artisanal pastries like no other, and their unique S’more cookie is no exception. (La Panadería, 2021)
You can purchase the S’more cookie for $3.60 at one of La Panadería’s three San Antonio locations, or order online for pickup.
Since opening La Panadería in San Antonio in 2014, the Cáceres brothers’ mission has been to share Mexico’s “Bread Cultura,” bringing the art of their beloved pan dulce items to the Texas market that have since become a culinary staple for residents and visitors to San Antonio alike. La Panadería has seen great success in San Antonio and has shown resilience throughout the uncertain times the global coronavirus pandemic has brought on. The bakery, which specializes in handmade bread, pan dulce and pastries inspired by Mexico’s Golden Era, or Epoca de Oro, draws influence from French, Italian and American bread making techniques. La Panadería’s unique approach to breadmaking includes a minimum 48-hour fermentation process that results in artisan bread and pastries unlike any other. All three of La Panadería’s locations offer indoor and al fresco dining as well as online ordering.
National Tequila Day specials from WB Liquors & Wine. Photo: WB Liquors & Wine
WB Liquors & Wine celebrates Tequila Day with specials on its top-selling tequilas. Tequila Day specials will run at all WB locations from July 19-July 24. (WB Liquors & Wine, 2021)
WB Liquors & Wine is adding sizzling specials to some of their hottest tequilas in celebration of Tequila Day on Saturday, July 24. Tequila started to trend in everyone’s home bar carts during the pandemic in 2020, with its share of liquor sales up 22% over 2019. Plus, while national net spirits sales increased by 15% in Q3 and Q4 of 2020, tequila jumped 80%.
The thirst for tequila continues to grow in 2021, so WB Liquors & Wine is celebrating with the following specials from now through Tequila Day on Saturday, July 24 at all locations.
• $40 Casamigos Blanco 750ML • $30 El Silencio Espadin Mezcal 750ML • $30 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Añejo 750ML • $30 Teremana Tequila Reposado 750ML
Fun fact: Founded by George Clooney and Rande Gerber, Casamigos was the #2 top-selling liquor in 2020 according to Drizly.
WB Liquors has helped Texans across the state celebrate their special occasions for more than 50 years. As a family-owned business, it began with a simple desire: to help customers make the good times even better with convenient locations and an extensive variety of liquor, beer, and wine – along with fast, personalized and expert-level service customers would expect from a neighborhood store. Today, that simple vision still defines their business and it is what keeps customers coming back.
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