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Hallowine Run to benefit Culinaria

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HallowWine Run benefits Culinaria and welcomes all participants. Photo: Culinaria, used with permission.

This year’s HalloWine Run, sponsored by HEB and Gold’s Gym, is set for Saturday October 26. It will benefit Culinaria and will take place at The Shops at La Cantera. Guys, ghouls, little monsters and furry friends set the pace at the third annual HalloWine Run. This four-mile fun run through The Shops at La Cantera will be filled with more treats than tricks and the finish line reception will feature an array of bites from some of San Antonio’s best chefs, along with adult beverages to get your blood pumping. All levels of runners are welcome and encouraged to participate, including four-legged furry beasts. Even mini-monsters 11 years old and younger can enjoy a wicked awesome Tot Trot just for them. There will be awards for the fastest finishers and best costumes. (Culinaria, 2019)

HalloWine run registration is available online. From August 27 through October 8 the cost is $35; from October 9 through 20, $40 and October 26 through Race Day (if space allows) $45. Tot Trot: Trot only, $10; Trot Plus T-shirt, $20 (must register by October 13 to receive T-shirt). Pre-race festivities begin at 7a.m. with the race beginning at 8a.m.

Spectator Pass: Those who want to enjoy the food and festivities following the race may purchase Spectator Passes for $20 (ages 5+). Spectator Passes will be available for purchase at Packet Pickup with a valid driver’s license; on race day before the race at the Culinaria booth and at the race registration site. Passes must be picked up at Packet Pickup or on Race Day at the Culinaria booth. Individuals who do not have proof of purchase or an I.D. will not be able to collect their badges and will not be served at the reception.

The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 582-6255

Culinaria Restaurant Weeks – COVER 3

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COVER 3 will be participating in this year’s Restaurant Weeks scheduled for August. Photo: COVER 3, used with permission.

Culinaria was created to highlight San Antonio’s passion for food and to spotlight the city as a premiere food and wine destination. In the beginning, it was just a weekend of food and wine on the Riverwalk. Now it has expanded to include events as diverse a food competition and a barbeque extravaganza. Restaurant Weeks gives visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the quality, variety and hospitality that embody the Boerne, New Braunfels and San Antonio dining experience. Scheduled for August 10 through August 24, COVER 3 is one of the participating restaurants and have released their menu for the occasion. (COVER 3, 2019)

Upscale sports bar and restaurant COVER 3 will be offering a special $15 lunch menu and $35 dinner menu throughout Culinaria Restaurant Weeks at its Stone Oak location.

Lunch: Available from 11a.m. to 3p.m.
First Course:

  • Culinaria Salad with mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes and feta cheese with oregano vinaigrette
  • Summer Vegetable Bruschetta with zucchini, corn, heirloom tomatoes and roasted garlic-herb spread on multigrain bread
  • Onion Soup broiled with crisp croutons, Swiss and provolone cheese
  • Soup of the Day

Entrée:

  • Summer Green Salad with grilled salmon mixed greens, kale, cucumber, grilled zucchini, avocado and feta with cilantro-arugula pesto
  • Korean-Style Pork Tacos: marinated pork shoulder, applewood smoked bacon and cabbage in warm flour tortillas, served with ginger-scallion rice
  • Little Italy Burger with fresh mozzarella, pancetta and basil with herb and garlic tomato aioli, served with parmesan fries or COVER 3 slaw
  • Mongolian Chicken Sandwich: crispy fried chicken, hoisin glaze, Chinese mustard slaw and wasabi mayo, served with parmesan fries or COVER 3 slaw
  • Tortilla-Crusted Crab Cakes with applewood smoked bacon, southwestern maque choux and remoulade

Sweet Treat:

  • Choice of lemon or strawberry sorbet

Dinner: Available from 3p.m. to close
First Course:

  • Crab Cake with applewood smoked bacon, southwestern maque choux and remoulade
  • Summer Green Salad with mixed greens, kale, cucumber, zucchini, avocado and feta with cilantro-arugula pesto
  • Culinaria Salad with mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes and feta cheese with oregano vinaigrette
  • Onion Soup broiled with crisp croutons, Swiss, and provolone cheese
  • Soup of the Day

Entrée:

  • Grilled Salmon with grilled summer vegetables, herbed couscous and sriracha carrot purée
  • Korean-Style Pork Bowl with marinated pork shoulder, applewood smoked bacon, cabbage and scallion-ginger rice with gochujang sauce
  • Lemon garlic shrimp fettuccine with seared shrimp, roasted garlic, spinach, zucchini and pesto cream
  • Cilantro Pesto Chicken: shredded dark meat with honey chipotle glaze, black beans, rice, cilantro pesto and cotija
  • Summer Vegetable Enchiladas with zucchini, corn, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese and spicy carrot sauce, served with southwestern fried rice topped with black beans

Dessert:

  • Angel food cake with fresh berries, mixed berry coulis, whipped cream and lemon zest
  • Chef’s selection

COVER 3 San Antonio
1806 N 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78248

Culinaria Restaurant Weeks celebrates ten years

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Culinaria Restaurant Weeks celebrates ten years of culinary events. Photo: Culinaria, used with permission. 

Culinaria celebrates the best of food through events featuring gourmet creations paired with elegant wines for extravagant tastings prepared by San Antonio’s best chefs, guest chefs and global and local wineries. Culinaria was created to highlight San Antonio’s passion for food and to spotlight the city as a premiere food and wine destination. In the beginning, it was just a weekend of food and wine on the Riverwalk. Now it has expanded to include events as diverse a food competition and a barbeque extravaganza. (Culinaria, 2018)

Entering its 10th year, Culinaria Restaurant Weeks, January 21 through February 2, is back with more eateries in neighboring Boerne and New Braunfels, as well San Antonio hot spots. Participating restaurants in the Tri-County area will offer special three-course prix-fixe menus: $25 Breakfast/Brunch, $15 lunch and $35/$45 dinner. Guests can expect some restaurants to offer additional course options as well as wine, cocktail and beer pairings. This is the perfect opportunity to try out a new restaurant that has been top of mind or let it serve as the catalyst to reconnect with friends, family or co-workers.

The best advice to anyone participating in Restaurant Week is to plan. Full details on participating restaurants, including Restaurant Weeks menus can be found online. While reservations are not required, they are encouraged, as walk-in service cannot be guaranteed. Culinaria is continually expanding. Additional participating restaurants are added weekly, as well as new events throughout the year.

As a non-profit organization, Culinaria has been promoting San Antonio as a premier destination for culinary, beverage and hospitality to an international audience, while also serving as a resource for educational opportunities in those fields. Events that make up Culinaria include Restaurant Week, a 5k Wine & Beer Run, the Wine + Food Festival and the Hallowine Run as well as smaller events with several community partner events.

Accolades:
Most Popular Food and Wine Festival – Vanity Fair, 2011
Top 10 American Food Festivals – The Telegraph 2016
Best Food & Wine Event in Texas – Essence 2017
Best Food and Wine Festival to Visit – Readers Digest, 2018

“San Antonio is a mecca for great dining and Restaurant Weeks presents a fabulous opportunity for local residents and visitors to discover new dining hot spots. It also generates excitement for the diverse culinary scene and the variety of food options that define San Antonio and neighboring cities” Suzanne Taranto-Etheredge, president/CEO, Culinaria.

Culinary community unites for fundraiser for Samantha Flores

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The fundraising brunch will be held on Sunday October 14. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Chefs for Chefs is rallying the culinary community to unite to raise funds for Samantha Flores, manager at Ramen Bar, who is known for her ‘’great heart.” While riding her bicycle on her way home near Loop 410 and Nacogdoches Road in the early morning hours of Friday September 7, she was injured by a hit-and-run driver. She remains hospitalized and her road to recovery will be long. As her medical bills mount, Chef Michael Sohocki decided to reach out to other Chefs, Culinaria and La Cantera Resort & Spa to rally the community for a benefit to raise funds. (Culinaria, 2018)

This fundraising event will take place on Sunday October 14 from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Grille 254 at La Cantera Resort and will feature brunch bites from featured chefs along with brunch worthy beverages, a silent auction and complimentary live music by Finding Friday. Tickets are $50 and are available online or onsite the day of the event for $60. If unable to attend but interested in doing more, a donation option is available. For questions contact Culinaria at 210-822-9555.

Participating chefs:
Chef Micheal Sohocki, Restaurant Gwendolyn
Chef Bruce Auden, Biga on the Banks
Chef Jason Dady, Jason Dady Restaurant Group
Chef Johnny Hernandez, Grupo La Gloria and True Flavors Catering
Chef Giovanni Sliva, Grille 254
Chef Andrew Weissman, Signature Restaurant

“One of our own needs our help and it’s time to bring together some of San Antonio’s best chefs to raise funds and the spirits of our friend and colleague.” – Chef Michael Sohocki.

Grille 254 at La Cantera Resort & Spa
16441 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256

Culinaria’s Chefs for Chefs provides assistance to chefs in their time of need. Every dollar raised is leveraged through health care and assistance for chefs during medical emergencies.

Culinaria Restaurant Weeks

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Culinaria Restaurant Weeks is August 11 through 25 at participating locations. Photo: Culinaria, used with permission.

August is the time of the year to celebrate all things food related in San Antonio with Culinaria Restaurant Week. Culinaria Restaurant Week was created by the culinary community to promote the different menu options that San Antonio has to offer. It offers locals and visitors an opportunity to discover new cuisines that perhaps they never had a chance to experience at affordable prices at restaurants in areas ranging from downtown to Stone Oak. (Culinaria, 2018)

Now in its ninth year, Culinaria Restaurant Weeks, scheduled for Saturday August 11 through Saturday August 25, has expanded its footprint to include eateries in neighboring Boerne and New Braunfels, as well Alamo City favorites.  Participating Restaurants in the Tri-County area will offer special three-course prix-fixe menus: $25 Breakfast/Brunch, $15 lunch and $35/$45 dinner. Guests can expect some restaurants to offer additional course options as well as wine, cocktail and beer pairings. This is the perfect opportunity to try out a new restaurant or let it serve as the catalyst to reconnect with friends, family or co-workers.

Participating locations include Acenar Mexican Restaurant, Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano, Biga on the Banks and many more. The best advice to anyone participating in Restaurant Week is to plan. Full details on participating restaurants, including Restaurant Week menus can be found online. Reservations are not required but are encouraged as walk-in service cannot be guaranteed.

As a non-profit organization, Culinaria has been promoting San Antonio as a premier destination for culinary, beverage and hospitality to an international audience, while also serving as a resource for educational opportunities in those fields. Events that make up Culinaria include Restaurant Week, a 5k Wine & Beer Run, the Wine + Food Festival and the Hallowine Run as well as smaller events with several community partner events.

“Restaurant Week presents a tremendous opportunity for local residents and out-of-town visitors to discover the art of gourmet dining at affordable prices. Plus, it generates excitement and buzz about the wide range of choices and excellent food that define San Antonio and neighboring cities” – Suzanne Taranto-Etheredge, president/CEO, Culinaria

San Antonio Food Trails coming soon

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San Antonio Food Trails is a food destination guide for visitors and locals alike. Photo: SweetFire Kitchen, used with permission.

San Antonio is fast becoming a foodie destination for visitors as well as locals. Culinaria is teaming up with Visit San Antonio to create a flavorful and fun culinary adventure. ‘San Antonio Food Trails’ is a call for the city’s finest for Best Margaritas, Tacos and BBQ Joints. In September, Culinaria will unveil this new, delicious and exciting concept. The trails will be a categorized journey to restaurants that offer some of the region’s best local cuisine, as decided by a committee of leading local restaurateurs, foodies and culinary ambassadors. (Culinaria, 2018)

Chef Johnny Hernandez noted that most people use their smart phone to plan their visits to different cities. San Antonio Food Trails is designed to be a convenient way for the savvy travel planner to get the most out of their culinary adventure to the Alamo City, while also providing locals with a new way to explore the tastes of their community. “One of our target markets are visitors to San Antonio, so a central walkable tour in San Antonio would be ideal in the coming months after our initial trails are announced,” Chef Johnny Hernandez said.

The list of restaurants that make up the inaugural San Antonio Food Trails will be unveiled this fall. Trails will be divided into four categories: margaritas, BBQ, tacos and a non-judged “Where the Local Chefs Eat” section.  Ten to 12 stops will be identified for each of the Food Trails.

To be considered for a designation on one of the recognized San Antonio Food Trails, the eatery must meet the following criteria:

  • Locally owned and located within Bexar County
  • Must make efforts to source locally, within 150 miles
  • Participate in city efforts to promote culinary events in San Antonio
  • Must be established as a business by designated city, county or state entities
  • Must have an active website and/or social media viewable to the public

To apply, visit Culinaria online and download an application.

Restaurants on the San Antonio Food Trails will be on a two-year rotation to give ample time for patrons to go on several “food crawls.” Explore, mix-and-match experiences and share your experiences. The San Antonio Food Trails are sure to be a conversation centerpiece for any lover of great local cuisine.

Culinaria is an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to promoting San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination while fostering community growth and enrichment. Culinaria is a registered 501 c (3) tax-exempt organization. A volunteer board of directors who represent the community and guide the organization in its mission to champion the wine and food industries governs Culinaria.

“We feel San Antonio has a lot to offer. We wanted to make it easier for visitors and locals to get to these places they might have never visited otherwise.” – Celebrity Chef Johnny Hernandez, who is helping lead development of the San Antonio Food Trails.