Dinner & A Book series at Hotel Emma

dinnerandabookseries — Dinner & A Book series at Hotel Emma kicks off on Tuesday August 15, 2017. Photo: Hotel Emma, used with permission.

Hotel Emma’s new Dinner & A Book series kicks off on Tuesday August 15 from 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. with the first of four book talks about women writers of the South hosted by Sherry Kafka Wagner. The night’s event will begin with dinner at Supper followed by a cocktail and savory bites in the library where Wagner will be sharing her enthusiasm for Texan Katherine Porter’s work. Katherine Anne Porter is a Pulitzer Prize winner, journalist, political activist and novelist. She is best known for her short stories and the novels “Ship of Fools” and “Pale Horse, Pale Rider.” For those interested, the conversation will continue at Sternewirth over drinks.

This book event is free for overnight hotels guests and $15 for the public. Price includes a cocktail and snacks in the library and entry to Wagner’s book event. Due to extremely limited searing, RSVPs are required at rsvp@thehotelemma.com. Future Dinner & A Book dates include August 22, August 29 and September 5, 2017. (Hotel Emma, 2017)

Hotel Emma Library
136 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 448-8351

Tasting Tuesdays at Krause’s Café

Krause’s Café will be hosting Tasting Tuesdays, weekly tasting events with local distilleries, wineries and breweries. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission.

Krause’s Café in New Braunfels announces ‘Tasting Tuesdays,’ a weekly event where they will host spirit distilleries, wineries and breweries from across Texas. Every Tuesday from 4p.m. to 6p.m., they will feature a regional spirit and beer or wine paired with food samples from the host kitchen. Guests will be able to sample items from Texas vendors such as Goliad Brewing, Black Eyed Distilling Co., Borne Brewing, Pepe Zevada Z Tequila, Altmeyer & Lewis Brewing Co., Republic Tequila and more. This event is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis until items run out. There will also be additional food and drinks available for purchase. (Krause’s Café, 2017)

Details for future dates will be announced as they come in. The schedule for August is:

August 15 – Borne Brewing and Pepe Zevada Z Tequila

August 22 – Altmeyer & Lewis Brewing Co. and Republic Tequila

August 29 – Twisted X Brewing Co., NUE Distillery

Krause’s Café is a New Braunfels historic restaurant that opened in 1938 and ran successfully until 1995. Recently it reopened and while keeping true to the original traditions it now has a ‘biergarten,’ live music and more. The menu reflects its German heritage and South Texas flavors while offering over 70 beers that include local, regional and international options as well as cocktails and wines on tap.

Krause’s Café
148 S Castell Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 652-2807

Whataburger celebrates children’s superhero spirit

whataburgerchickensandwich-jpg — Celebrate the super hero spirit with Whataburger this Thursday August 3 at the Cypress location in San Antonio. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.

This Thursday August 3, Whataburger restaurants will celebrate the spirit of superheroes with an evening of family fun. San Antonio area families are invited to a Super-Duper Celebration only at the Whataburger located at 516 W Cypress St from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Customers will be able to spend quality time with their little heroes and treat them to a superhero-themed celebration that includes food and giveaways. There will be a balloon artist and a face painter onsite as well as a photo booth and a special appearance from Whataburger’s mascot, Whataguy. This event is to support the mission of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio which provides specialized programs and extends whole-health treatment to children. A donation to the organization will be presented. Children 12 and under dressed in a superhero costume will also receive a free kid’s meal.

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.” Since then Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals everyday 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
516 W Cypress St (between Jackson St and San Pedro Ave)
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210)444-0212

Weekday Signature Hour and Weekend Signature Brunch

Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman, one of the fine dining choices at La Cantera Resort & Spa is now offering a weekday Signature Hour and a weekend Signature Brunch. For those looking for a charming and relaxed Hill Country culinary experience, Signature offers dinner from Monday through Saturday from 6p.m. to 10 p.m., Signature Hour from Tuesday through Friday from 4:30p.m. to 6 p.m. and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for dinner and brunch are recommended but not required and can be made by calling (210) 247-0176. (Signature, 2017)

The cocktail menu at Signature Hour changes weekly to showcase the mixology mastery of the restaurant with a rotating menu of hand-crafted specialty cocktails, beer and wine. The bar has approximately 50 scotches from single-malt to blended, including the rare Gaelic scotch Ice God, with only 30,000 bottles existing in the world. The vast bourbon and rye collection includes many hard-to-find selections, including Hibiki 21-Year-Old and Whistle Pig Boss Hog Single Barrel. Signature Hour has menu options that include a savory selection of menu favorites such as the ever-popular Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Gold Leaf Risotto, Signature Petite Burger with fried egg and pickles, charcuterie and new items such as Mumbai-Style Lamb with curry and Black Truffle Laneh and La Reve Wasabi Oysters. Prices range from $5 to $15. Drink prices range from beer for $5 and wine and hand-crafted Signature cocktails for $7.

Chef Andrew Weissman has teamed up with Executive Chef Laurent Rea to create a French-inspired weekend Brunch menu with Texas influences. The menu offerings include an authentic French toast made with challah bread, a true New England-style lobster roll and French style omelet and diners can choose between mixed-mushroom, lobster, crawfish or smoked salmon, prepared with fresh herbs grown in Signature’s garden. Texas influences include a breakfast burger stacked with Swiss hash browns, apple-smoked bacon atop a house-made brioche roll, creamed chipped beef on a house-made biscuit and Blueberry buttermilk pancakes with warm maple syrup and apple-smoked bacon. Fresh cocktails include a house-made Bloody Mary made with yellow tomato juice, designed to complement brunch offerings.

Signature
16401 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 247-0176

Whataburger fundraiser to benefit YMCA Youth Sports

Whataburger periodically hosts events to help the community and schools. These events have ranged from “Oh Whata Nights” to jalapeño eating contests, drawings and raffles. Coming up this week, Whataburger is hosting an “Oh Whata Night” fundraiser to benefit the YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park’s Youth Sports programs. This event is scheduled for Thursday July 13 from 5p.m. to 8p.m. at the Leon Valley Whataburger. (Whataburger, 2017)

The public is invited to come and show their support by enjoying their favorite menu items and Whataburger will donate 20 percent of the sales during the posted hours to the organization. Guests will be able to participate in the popular “Whataburger for a Year” drawing where one customer’s name will be drawn to win the ultimate prize-a free Whataburger every week for a year. There will also be a photo booth and the first 100 customers will receive free Whataburger sunglasses.

Whataburger
7016 Bandera Rd near Huebner Rd
Leon Valley, TX 78238
(210) 680-0721

Cover 3 special anniversary promotion

cover3pic — Cover 3 is having a promotion on Wednesday June 28 to celebrate their 4th anniversary. Photo: Cover 3, used with permission.

Four years ago, Cover 3 opened their San Antonio location and to celebrate this anniversary, they are running a special day long promotion tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28. Cover 3 in San Antonio will offer $4 Frozen ‘Ritas and $4 Chipotle Ranch Fried Pickles all day long. (Cover 3, 2017)

Cover 3
1806 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78248
(210) 479-9700

Traditional beer-stein holding competitions at Krause’s Café

krausebeerpic — Krause’s Café is hosting traditional beer stein-holding competitions. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission.

Krause’s Café & Biergarten in New Braunfels has been hosting traditional beer stein-holding competitions every Friday this month. Officially called Masskrugstemmen competitions, they are Bavarian strongman/strongwoman tests that have their roots in Germany where participants hold a liter of German beer by the handle, straight out in front of their bodies for as long as they can. The last person still holding his or her liter of beer correctly wins. The Krause’s Masskrugstemmen competitions are sponsored and sanctioned by Hofbrau beer. Anyone can enter and contestants get to keep the liter stein. Entrance fee is $20. The winner of each weekly round will be offered the opportunity to return for the grand finale on Friday July 14 to compete for a chance to go to Las Vegas to participate in the Masskrugstemmen at the Hofbrauhas Vegas. (Krause’s Café & Biergarten, 2017)

Krause’s Café & Biergarten
186 S Castell Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-2807

Father’s Day special menus

krausecafepic — Krause’s Café is one area restaurant that will be having special Father’s Day menus. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission.

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday June 18 and area restaurants and businesses are offering specials to celebrate dad on his special day. Some of these include Boiler House, Hotel Emma, Paramour, Southerleigh, Krause’s Café and Twang. Detailed information is available online. (Giant Noise, 2017)

Boiler House will have a specialty Father’s Day menu and regular brunch items served on Sunday. Entrees include Makers and maple glazed baby backs, Mexican corn, bourbon baked bean for $18, smothered pork chops and biscuits-grilled pork chop on buttermilk biscuits, fried eggs, buttermilk gravy for $19 and lobster pot pie for $21. Dessert includes The Homer Simpson-Warm glazed donut, espresso ice cream, Guinness caramel for $8.
Brunch hours are from 10 a.m. to 3p.m.

Hotel Emma:
Supper will offer a lunch sandwich special of Bratwurst Burger with Burgundy Cabbage, Pickles and Cider Mustard. Brunch hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Larder will offer all fathers a complimentary iced coffee or glass of wine with every purchase. Larder hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Paramour will have a specialty whiskey flight menu, “Hey Daddy Que Paso?!” on Father’s Day from 11a.m. to 3p.m. Dads are welcomed to bring outside cigars so they can smoke them on Paramour’s patio. Reservations: info@paramourbar.com

Southerleigh’s Beer Club makes the perfect Father’s Day gift. A one-year membership valued at $250 includes exclusive access and perks for members.
Brunch hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Krause’s Cafè will have a special Father’s Day menu along with the regular menu items. Brunch entrees include Herb Crusted Bone in King’s Cut Prime Rib with fresh ground horseradish with twice baked potato served with hefeweizen aujus and a beer flight for Dad for $36.95 and Steak and eggs Benedict with béarnaise sauce with toasted English muffin topped with seared beef medallions and poached eggs for $14.
Brunch hours are 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Twang also has gifts for dad: their Beer Salt, a delicious, citrus-flavored salt product pairs well with a six pack of beer.

June is National Iced Tea Month

fasteddiesteamonth — June is National Tea Month at Fast Eddie’s Billiards and Sports Bars locations. Photo: Fast Eddie’s, used with permission.

June is National Iced Tea Month. This month at Fast Eddie’s Billiard’s and Sports Bars, guests can celebrate with their favorite flavor. Fast Eddie’s has created tasty beverages for the occasion ranging from the traditional Long Island Iced Tea to Texas Tea, John Daly Shot, Long Beach Tea and more.

Second La Panaderia location opens on Friday

lapanaderiapic — A second location of La Panaderia will officially open on Friday June 9, 2017. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

La Panadería is a San Antonio favorite known for its variety of artisan breads, pastries and made-from-scratch tortas, soups and salads. On Friday June 9, co-owners José and David Cáceres will open their second location at 301 E Houston St on the corner of East Houston and Navarro Streets, just minutes away from the San Antonio Riverwalk, Majestic Theatre and the Henry B González Convention Center. Business hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 7a.m. to 8p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7a.m to 10p.m. (La Panadería, 2017)

The new flagship location is 6,000 square-feet and features a state of the art “bread lab” where customers can watch La Panadería’s production and 48-hour fermentation process in action. Menu items will include more chef-driven dessert options, new café items, a new dinner menu featuring open face pepitos, beer and wine. They will also have the usual menu featuring artisan breads and pastries and house made tortas, soups and salads.

José and David Cáceres opened La Panadería in 2014 hoping to share their Mexican heritage with San Antonio. The bakery specializes in handmade bread and pastries inspired by Mexico’s Golden Era. Other influences include French, Italian and American breadmaking techniques and are filled with love, family and tradition as the brothers bring a slice of their childhood in Mexico to San Antonio.

La Panadería
301 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 7820

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