Southerleigh is one of the local restaurants offering special Lent dishes. Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission.
Lent season is in full swing and local restaurants are offering patrons the chance to enjoy delectable fish dishes throughout the season, including Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery and Davila’s BBQ. (Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, Davila’s BBQ, 2019)
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is no stranger to the sea. Drop by the restaurant anytime for their famous Fried Snapper Throats, Hot Fish Sandwich, Alaskan King Crab legs, Seafood Towers featuring shrimp, crab and oysters, Crab Rice and more. Southerleigh specializes in seafood, making them the perfect destination for good eats during the Lenten season.
Davila’s BBQ has an all you can eat catfish special every Friday during Lent. For $11.99 guests can have all the catfish they want along with Cole slaw, French fries, and hush puppies as sides. This offering is valid all day on Fridays during Lent.
The Easter Bunny will be at North Star Mall through Saturday April 20. Photo: North Star Mall, used with permission.
Easter is right around the corner and everyone is invited to come visit and sit for a special Spring-time photo with the only female Easter Bunny in Texas, exclusively at North Star Mall. Commemorative photo packages start at $29.99. All children under 12 receive a complimentary surprise when they strike a cozy pose with Ms. Easter Bunny, located in front of Macy’s. (North Star Mall, 2019)
Ms. Easter Bunny is furry, fluffy and full of hugs. She is also fashionable and easy to spot in her brightly colored, polka-dot apron with deep pockets that sometimes hold additional surprise treats for her pint-sized friends. The Easter Bunny will greet visitors during mall hours beginning Tuesday, March 26 through Saturday, April 20, when she leaves to deliver eggs to children around the globe. The Easter Bunny does take occasional carrot breaks. North Star is closed Easter Sunday.
PET NIGHTS: Ms. Easter Bunny also welcomes cats and dogs for three nights only, Monday April 1, Thursday April 4 and Monday April 15 from 5p.m. to 8p.m.Pets must be on a leash and guests are asked to use the entrance by The Cheesecake Factory.
Tuesday, March 26 through Saturday, April 20
Monday through Saturday 10a.m. to 8p.m.
Sunday 12 noon to 6p.m.
North Star Mall
Located inside the mall in front of Macy’s
7400 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 340-6627
Celebrate National Puppy Day at the Shops at La Cantera with your furry friends. Photo: The Shops at La Cantera, used with permission.
The Shops at La Cantera will celebrate National Puppy Day with a tail-wagging good time for pets and the owners who love them. From noon to 4p.m. on Saturday, March 23, enjoy an afternoon of pup-friendly fun including fashions, pet adoptions, puppy brunch, giveaways, photo opportunities, treats and more. (The Shops at La Cantera, 2019)
Models will grace the runway with furry friends in hand and shoppers will get a first look at new Spring styles. Plus, all pups strutting their stuff on the runway are up for adoption.
The Fashion show is complemented by the malls’ first PUPPY BRUNCH during mall hours at select restaurants offering dining deals for dog owners and well-behaved pets. Enjoy tasty sips and snacks, and of course, play time with the pups on the patios.
Event agenda: Noon – Welcome and Fashion Show, models and pets 1p.m. to 4p.m. – Pup-up Market and Pet Friendly shopping, Pet Adoptions, Puppy Brunch, Pet Meet and Greets, Photo Opportunities and more.
The Shops at La Cantera
Center Court (Under the Heritage Tree, mall common area near PF Chang’s)
15900 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 582-6255
The Shops at La Cantera Pet Friendly Policy: Pets are welcome in all mall common areas, except the children’s play area and water fountains. Pet friendly merchants, businesses and dining establishments are identified through “Take One” brochures available at the mall management office and via mall directories and online. Pets must be on a leash and have up-to-date vaccination tags on the collar. For small dogs, using a carrier also is a smart way to go. Dogs must always be under the control of their owner. Guests must clean up after their canine friend. The Shops at La Cantera will provide six waste bag dispenser sites throughout the property.
The Shops at La Cantera Open Container Policy: Per the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, customers of legal age can purchase beer and wine from an on-site establishment with a Beer and Wine Permit and walk with the beverage throughout the property. Currently Luciano’s Pizzeria and Tiny Cantina operate under a Beer and Wine Retailer Permit and have agreed to sell and serve beer and wine in branded plastic cups to customers that wish to walk the mall property with these beverages. Customers will also receive a La Cantera wristband to wear while consuming the beverage on property. Retailers may decide if they want to allow customers to bring drinks into their stores on an individual basis.
Hopdoddy has a special St. Patrick’s Day burger all month. Photo: Hopdoddy, used with permission.
March means St. Patrick’s Day and for anyone looking for ways to celebrate all things green around town, here are some suggestions, courtesy of Fast Eddie’s, Hopdoddy Burger Bar and Pluckers Wing Bar.
Fast Eddie’s is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long, from Friday March 15 through Sunday March 17. Grab your shamrocks and head over to Fast Eddie’s for their Pre-Paddy’s Day celebrations. They will have drink specials flowing all weekend long and lots of green on the scene for this Irish holiday. Enjoy $4 Guinness, $6 Irish Car Bombs, $4 Baby Guinness Shots, $5 Irish Breakfast Shots and $2 Green Jello Shots. (Fast Eddie’s, 2019)
Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
9910 W Loop 1604 N Suite 113
San Antonio, TX
For the month of March, Hopdoddy is offering a special burger to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The Dubliner burger, inspired by shepherd’s pie, includes cheddar mashed potatoes, “lamb pie” patty, mushrooms, carrots, peas, parsley and celery sour cream ailoli. Customers will also be able to pair the Dubliner burger with a Guinness beer for $10. Add a shot of Jameson for $2.00 or Caskmates for $2.50. Please note the burger + beer $10 pairing will only be available through March 17. However, the burger will be available all month long. (Hopdoddy, 2019)
Hopdoddy Burger Bar at the Rim
17623 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 434-2337
Pluckers Wing Bar is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with $3 green beers – a perfect pair to their famous wings, available in bone or boneless, grilled and paired with 20 signature sauces. The Pluckers menu includes their trademark wings paired with signature sauces such as Buffalo, Spicy BBQ and Spicy Ranch, along with unique flavors, like Fire in the Hole, Ginger Peach Sriracha, Gochujang and Spicy Mandarin. It also includes appetizers like fried pickles and Holy Macaroni; great sandwiches and burgers like the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the Bypass Burger topped with bacon, cheddar, grilled onions, and jalapeños; signature salads; and epic sides like waffle fries, macaroni and cheese and homemade potato chips. (Pluckers, 2019)
Pluckers Wing Bar
14881 IH-35 North
Selma, TX 78154
Fiesta fans will have a chance to purchase their 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal during the Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event on Wednesday. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.
With Fiesta right around the corner, Whataburger is hosting their third annual Fiesta Pop-Up Shop at their downtown restaurant where Fiesta fans can purchase their 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medals before they go on sale to the public. This Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event will be on Wednesday March 13 from 3p.m. to 5p.m. (Whataburger, 2019)
Guests can celebrate the launch of the 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal with music, Fiesta décor and Whataburger flair. There will be a one-of-a-kind photo backdrop for fans to proclaim Team Fancy or Team Spicy. Fiesta fans can purchase their medal in-person before they are available online (limit 2 medals per person, credit card only). Medal quantities are limited.
Whataburger’s 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal is adorned with an orange ribbon, bright Fiesta colors and features two fan favorites – Whataburger Fancy Ketchup on one side and Whataburger Spicy Ketchup on the reverse. Fiesta fans can spin the medal to make sure their ketchup flavor always matches their mood. Which will you be? Team Fancy or Team Spicy? Following the event, Whataburger’s medal will be available online for $10.99 plus tax with free shipping.
Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.
Whataburger
412 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 228-0710
Mi Golondrina will have a pop-up store at the Pearl during the month of March. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
Pearl has exciting events planned for the month of March. From First Thursday Night Market to a Mi Golondrina retail pop-up and St. Patrick’s celebrations at the Bottling Department, Pearl is the perfect spot to enjoy Spring Break with the family and kids, with plenty of dining and shopping options for every taste. (Pearl, 2019)
Mi Golondrina Pop-up
March 5 through June 1- 11a.m. to 5p.m.
The Pearl is excited to bring back Mi Golondrina, a collection of handcrafted clothing and accessories, to San Antonio. Shop the collection at the Pearl pop-up store, located next to Niche and The Sporting District. Mi Golondrina’s collection is handcrafted in Mexico and the finishing details are added by their talented team in Dallas to create a curated collection of high-end artisan apparel and accessories. This event is free and open to the public.
First Thursday Night Market
March 7 from 4p.m. to 8p.m.
Kick off a new month with First Thursday Night Market at the Pearl. Shop from favorite local Farmers Market vendors and artists while enjoying music by regional performers. Big Cedar Fever performs at Pearl Park from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Richard Diaz de Leon Music performs in Pearl Parkito from 4 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Bottling Department
March 17 from 8a.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pearl with various drink specials at the Bar at the Bottling Department. Guinness will be flowing to celebrate the luck of the Irish as well as other beer and drink specials. Pearl Farmers Market will be open from 10a.m. to 2p.m. so guest can enjoy locally sourced goods. This event is free and open to the public.
Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260
Let the good times roll at Fast Eddie’s. Come celebrate Mardi Gras from March 1 to March 3 (Fat Tuesday). Catch some beads and wear a mask. There will be a photo booth onsite, plus DJ sets on Friday and Saturday and drink specials flowing on Hurricanes, plus buy one and keep the glass. (Fast Eddie’s, 2019)
Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
9910 W Loop 1604 N Suite 113
San Antonio, TX
La Panaderia has the colorful King Cake for Mardi Gras. Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission.
With Fat Tuesday, March 5, around the corner, it is time to indulge in fun, traditional treats such as the colorful King Cake. San-Antonio-based restaurant/bakery, La Panadería is run by Mexican brothers José and David Cáceres who have always, and will always, continue to embrace bread cultura (culture). (La Panadería, 2019)
La Panadería is already known to provide San Antonians with their tortas, conchas, pan dulce and Rosca De Reyes fix all year long. For the first time ever, the bakery will be preparing a San Antonio spin on New Orleans’ traditional purple, green and gold colored King Cake. La Panadería’s ‘King Cake Rosca’ is their original Rosca de Reyes recipe with a twist: the sweet cake is covered with bright Mardi Gras-colored icing, sprinkles and filled with chocolate chips inside. For those who wish to fill up for Fat Tuesday, the special cake is available now through mid-March.
8305 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 375-6746
301 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 592-6264
Celebrate Mardi Gras the German way at Krause’s Café. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission.
Krause’s Café and Biergarten in New Braunfels is celebrating Mardi Gras and Karneval by hosting Krause’s Karneval. Experience Cologne, Germany’s traditional Karneval, with six days of events leading up to Mardi Gras. Guests can expect six days of live music, traditional German fare and libations, stein holding competitions and more. There is still time to catch the celebrations. (Krause’s Café, 2019)
Inspired by the Cologne Carnival in Germany (Kölner Karneval) which is famous for lively street parties and parades, costumes, candy and flower throwing and plenty of bier in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday – the Krause’s Karneval will follow suit, replicating this popular German Carnival – New Braunfels style.
During the Rose Monday parade in Cologne, it is not uncommon to see party-goers warming up with Glühwein (hot-spiced wine) or drinking German bier from Hofbrau to Warsteine. Krause’s will be making Glühwein throughout Mardi Gras and the biergarten’s 70+ taps, including these German favorites, will be supplying the libations.
German dishes created by Chef Jeremy ‘Boomer’ Acuna will include the Solm’s Platter which pays homage to the German founder of the town or the new Indianola Platter, both great for large Mardi Gras party-goers. Locals who want to get in their Fat Tuesday indulgences in can expect Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, kartoffel poppers and select food and drink specials.
Saturday, March 2
7p.m. – Tapping of the keg
7p.m. to 10p.m. – live music by AlpenMusikanten
8:30p.m. – Masskrugstemmen competition
Sunday, March 3
4p.m. to 6p.m. – March Dachshund Races and Humane Society of New Braunfels adoption event. Watch dachshunds race their way to the finish line on the turf patio. Dog dress up is encouraged because Krause’s awards trophies for Best Costume, Cutest Pup and Best Trick at every race – no registration required.
Monday, March 4
3p.m. to 6p.m. – Pups & Pints Happy Hour featuring Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas, Texas Husky Rescue, Barking Bad Bakery, and New Braunfels Puppy Playland.
Fat Tuesday, March 5
6p.m. to 9p.m. – live music by Honky Tonk Saints
Food and drink specials like Shiner Beer
Krause’s Cafe + Biergarten
148 S Castell Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Garrison Brothers Distillery celebrates Texas Independence with style. Photo: Julia Keim, used with permission.
Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas, recently announced its plans to celebrate Texas Independence Day in three big ways: The Bourbon Takeover of Texas – a five-day culinary event leading up to March 2, Texas Independence Day; The Garrison Brothers Bourbon Brawl – a statewide bartender contest; and Liberations & Libations – an authentically Texan day party at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel. (Garrison Brothers Distillery, 2019)
The Bourbon Takeover of Texas consists of five days of more than 50 distinguished bars and restaurants across the state featuring culinary and mixological specials that include Garrison Brothers’ Small Batch Bourbon. These limited-time offerings will be available at select establishments in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio from Sunday, February 24 through Saturday, March 2. The Garrison Brothers team will visit every participating location to taste, critique, examine and enjoy each cocktail, considering its potential for advancement to the second round of The Garrison Brothers Bourbon Brawl, a statewide, high-stakes bartender competition with a $10,000 cash prize. The $10,000 cash prize will be paid out by Good Bourbon for a Good Cause, a 501(c)3 public charity founded by the Garrison Family and their staff in 2018.
Liberations & Libations will be a more localized celebration of Texas Independence. Taking place in the heart of downtown Austin at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel, the day party is scheduled to take place from 7:30a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Texas-born businesses will showcase their hand-crafted products while Texas chefs and beverage-makers serve bourbon-infused brunch bites in the spacious ballroom. Tasting wristbands will be available for $25 and will include eight food and drink tickets. The party will take a brief recess from noon until 3p.m. and will kick off again with a happy hour from 3p.m. to 6p.m. Afternoon attractions include passed bourbon-infused bites by Chef Bryan Gibson, a roaming “redneck mariachi” duo and a silent auction benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. A live auction will also be held at 5p.m. for an entire barrel of the award-winning Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon.
“Texas Independence Day…. also commemorates the day we released our very first batch of Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon back in 2010. In keeping with tradition, we’ve released the current year’s vintage on this holiday every year since. This year we’re going all out, and we hope you celebrate with us at one of our three major events throughout Texas. Salud.” – Dan Garrison, founder and proprietor of Garrison Brothers Distillery
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