Celebrate the Fourth of July with drink specials at Southerleigh. Photo: Southerleigh, used with permission.
The Fourth of July holiday is almost here and local businesses have special menus, activities and offers to celebrate the holiday in style. (Davila’s BBQ, Pearl, Southerleigh, La Panaderia, Hotel Emma, 2019)
Davila’s BBQ Davila’s BBQ will offer a brown bag special available to pick up or to eat in the restaurant on the Fourth of July. The special features two Davila’s freshly ground cheeseburgers with crispy French fries and a fountain drink of choice for $12.99. Davila’s BBQ will be open from 11a.m. to 5p.m. that day.
Pearl
Join Pearl for a Great American Picnic in honor of the Fourth of July. The Bottling Department will offer picnic specials and a special pop out by Bud’s Southern Rotisserie who will be selling BBQ chicken with corn and watermelon, as well as bacon-wrapped jalapeño sausage-on-a-stick for guests to purchase and enjoy while listening to live music by the Peterson Brothers. This event will be free and open to the public in Pearl Park.
Southerleigh
This Fourth of July Southerleigh will offer drink specials at their outdoor oyster bar. Pearl patrons can stop by to get $1 off the famous house punch, frosé, frozen Bellini and canned wines. This is the perfect option for those enjoying Great American Picnic in Pearl Park or who are interested in enjoying the outdoors that day. Southerleigh’s oyster bar is located outside nearest Pearl Park.
La Panaderia
The popular San Antonio bakery will be open to visitors this Fourth of July at both locations so guests can stop in and treat themselves to decadent pan dulce while taking a break from the heat. Guests can also try new menu items at the restaurant, like the La Panaderia Patty Melt, a unique twist on the Texas favorite.
Hotel Emma Hotel Emma will offer the perfect staycation for the Fourth of July. Readers can book a hotel room that week and receive complimentary valet parking, a La Babia Margarita upon check-in to kick off the celebration, nightly turndown service and access to the rooftop pool to cool off in the Texas heat.
Krause’s Double Beef Mushroom Burger. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission.
July is National Grilling Month and with the Fourth of July almost here, nothing says grilling like burgers. When it is too hot outside to get the grill going, area restaurants offer their own unique version of the beloved burger.
Wildcat Burger
A true Texas favorite, Esquire Tavern’s Wildcat Burger is created with locally sourced beef that will satisfy even the most demanding summer grilling connoisseur. It is topped with American cheese, sweet grilled pineapple, crisp lettuce, red pepper jelly and creamy habanero aioli; all nestled in a sweet roll bun. This delicious mix of savory and sweet is available for $16.
The Esquire Tavern
155 East Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Krause’s Double Beef Mushroom Burger
As part of the 5th Annual James Beard Blended Burger Project,™ Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten has vowed to create and offer a sustainable burger that consists of 25% mushrooms. The Double Beef Mushroom Burger is made with Texas Beef Brisket, ground with local Kitchen Pride mushrooms and seasoned with peppered beef jerky, havarti cheese, crisp pancetta, wild arugula and pickled beech mushrooms, all served on a toasted brioche bun. The burger is only available throughout the competition, until July 31, and costs $10. From Monday through Thursday during lunch hours, patrons who order the Double Beef Mushroom Burger will get any of Krause’s other house ground burgers for half price.
Krause’s Café and Biergarten
148 S Castell Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
La Panaderia Patty Melt
June brought the launch of the Caceres brothers’ latest invention, La Panaderia Patty Melt. This unique take on the traditional Patty Melt takes the hearty sandwich to the next level with a high-quality ground beef patty with savory caramelized onions and sandwiched between decadent poppyseed bread. La Panaderia Patty Melt is now be offered at both locations and is priced at $14.99.
La Panaderia
301 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
8305 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
Davila’s 1/2 Brisket Burger
This specialty burger is a traditional American burger with a Davila’s BBQ Texas twist. The burger comes with a patty meat along with Davila’s specialized mesquite smoked brisket for double the protein and flavor. The burger is then topped off with tomato, onion, lettuce and cheese with optional Jalapeños for an extra kick. Adrian Davila uses his grandfather’s South Texas and Latin techniques, such as smoking meats directly on the embers or in an underground pit, where the traditional vaquero style comes into play. The Davila’s burger is priced at $8.99.
Davila’s BBQ
418 W. Kingsbury St.
Seguin, Texas 78155
Honey Sriracha Burger EVO’s signature half pound patties are crafted with a custom blend of locally sourced beef that is hand-ground and pressed daily. Originally created from an employee contest, the Honey Sriracha Burger dominated as the company favorite, now with a permanent stay on the menu. This burger combines pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, bacon and is topped with grilled onions and peppers. This incredible taste of spicy flare is fixed between a sweet fresh baked bun and is priced at $13.50.
EVO Entertainment Group
18658 IH 35N
Schertz, TX 78154
Shack Stack Burger
San Antonio is now home to two Shake Shack locations that feature the Shack Stack burger. The Shack Stack features a classic ShackBurger with cheese, stacked with a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, complete with lettuce, tomato and the famous ShackSauce. This over the top burger is available for $10.29 at the Park North location and the newly opened Brackenridge Shack.
Park North
7427 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78216
Brackenridge
3003 Broadway Street
San Antonio, TX 78209
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
Bakery Lorraine has Valentine’s Day pastries any valentine would love. Photo: Josh Huskin, used with permission.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, local businesses are offering special deals to make the day memorable, including Bakery Lorraine, Culinary Institute of America Bakery Café, Davila’s BBQ, Esquire Tavern and Downstairs at Esquire Tavern, Krause’s Café & Biergarten, Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar and La Panaderia. (2019)
Bakery Lorraine
For someone looking to spoil their loved one with sweets, Bakery Lorraine has pastries exclusive to the Valentine’s Day holiday. From Thursday, February 14th through Sunday, February 17th, Bakery Lorraine will have Valentine’s Day themed sweets at their San Antonio and Austin Locations.
• Strawberry Pop Hearts
• Raspberry Rose Japonaise
• Red Fruit Tart (topped with all raspberries)
• Heart Moonpies (chocolate shortbread with a house made marshmallow filling dipped in chocolate)
• Grapefruit Tiramisu (available now through 2/17)
• Chocolate Turtle Tart (available now through 2/17)
• Red Velvet Cake (available now through 2/17)
• Lemon Cake (available now through 2/17)
Culinary Institute of America Bakery Café
The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio Campus started its annual pop-up bakery just in time for Valentine’s Day. The pop-up runs from January 28 through April 11 in the new Savor space. The bakery will offer sweet treats like alfajores, traditional shortbread cookies with a dulce de leche filling that are popular throughout Latin America for $3.50, in addition to other traditional sweets that are perfect to pick up for loved ones.
Davila’s BBQ
Will host a steak dinner for two on Valentine’s Day from 4p.m. to 9p.m. Although steak is not typically on the dinner menu, Davila’s BBQ will offer two steaks from a local vendor, grilled with mesquite wood along with a loaded baked potato and grilled vegetables for $29.99. There will be additional sides and dessert available for purchase.
Esquire Tavern & Downstairs at Esquire Tavern
This Valentine’s Day, The Esquire Tavern & Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern will welcome guests into a flower-filled space and will offer a $20 discount on all bottles of wine, including Downstairs at Esquire’s expertly curated Champagne list.
Krause’s Café and Biergarten Krause’s Café and Biergarten in New Braunfels is celebrating Valentine’s Day with shopping, a special dinner and live music. Visit the pavilion for Krause’s Valentine’s Market on February 14 where guests swinging by the market can shop for their sweethearts. Krause’s Café in partnership with Seekatz Opera House is also hosting You, Your Loved One, and Kinky – a three-course dinner with Sliced Roast Sirloin Beef as the main. This Valentine’s Day dinner features other homemade food from Krause’s, like buttermilk pie for dessert and entertainment from well-known country musician, Kinky Friedman.
Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar
Will host a pre-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner on Thursday, February 14th. Reservations will be required for the Dinner with pricing at $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. The dinner menu will consist of three courses with options that include, but not limited to, House Smoked Salmon with wild onion capers, dill and seed toast, a Cauliflower Soup with crispy kale and valley lemons and Fried Chicken with green garlic, grilled bok choy with crispy rice. Dessert will be included with a Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart and Vanilla Semifreddo on the menu. Meadow has also partnered with Hayward Gaude Photography for Valentine’s Day and they will be offering discounts on couple photography sessions while supplies last.
For those that wish to celebrate Galentine’s Day or do not have time to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, Meadow will host two additional pre-fixe dinners on Tuesday, February 12th and Wednesday, February 13th. Pricing for the pre-fixe menu is at $35 per person plus tax and gratuity with an optional $15 wine pairing. The early Valentine’s Day menu will consist of two courses with options like Arugula Salad with shaved root vegetables, persimmon vinaigrette and Texas Chevre Cheese, Dean + Peeler New York Strip with sweet potato croquette, kale and black garlic. Dessert will be includes a Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart and Vanilla Semifreddo on the menu.
La Panaderia La Panaderia will offer a select dessert special, Con Amor, February 11 through 17 for $6.50. Con Amor can pair perfectly with a beverage including a mimosa, rosé, or champagne (prices on beverages vary). La Panaderia will also be offering the following desserts in addition to its Raspberry Hearts that are available for a limited time only:
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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