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RIO Magazine is the official publication of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All expressions of opinions and statements of supposed facts are published on the authority of the writer and cannot be regarded as expressing the views of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher. Advertisements do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher.

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2015 Paseo del Rio

Association Board of Directors

The Paseo del Rio Association was formed in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the River Walk. This is done through special events, public education and Rio Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses. For more information call 210-227-4262.

President Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Café Past President Justin Holley, ABH Hospitality Treasurer Pierre Oliver, Casa Rio Restaurant

Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparaza, Boudro’s Officer At Large John Carbajal, Rio Rio Cantina

Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt, Paseo del Rio Association Ex-Officio Anthony Piazzi, Centro SA Jim Mery, Center City Development and Operations Department Steve Schauer, San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors Maria Martinez, Marriott Plaza

Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Shannon Miller, Office of Historic Preservation, COSA

Bob Buchanan, The Original Mexican Restaurant

Ric Morales, Silver Eagle Distributors

Terry Corless, MadDogs British Pub

Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media

Michael Dudek, The Westin RiverWalk

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John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting

Mae Escobar, aMAEzing Marketing Group

Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties

Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt

Beth Smith, Hotel Emma

Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s & Gabriel’s Liquor

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The Official Magazine of the River Walk

Publisher Louis Doucette Louis@travelingblender.com

For me, November is the season to adopt an attitude of gratitude.

I like to pause before the big rush of the holiday season, and take stock of all the good in my life. Of course, health and family are at the top of the list but I would be remiss if I didn’t express gratitude for my hometown, San Antonio. I like being a Texan but I love living in San Antonio. It is the biggest little town anywhere.

My thankfulness begins way back when the leaders of San Antonio exhibited tremendous vision opting to tame the San Antonio River with damns and floodgates and create the beautiful River Walk in lieu of paving it over and making underground drainage.

Each generation has built on their predecessor’s vision, dreams and direction. The story To Protect & Preserve page 12 provides a glimpse into the story. An entertaining 10-minute video on the River Walk’s official YouTube channel goes into even greater detail. Visit www.youtube.com, key words: River Walk San Antonio Hugman.

The greater San Antonio area has much to be thankful for as we celebrate this season of gratitude.

Economic stability and wonderful people combine to make us a city on the rise. And if you are lucky enough to be here the day after Thanksgiving we hope you will enjoy the 34th annual Ford Holiday River Parade. Details and parade tickets are available on www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com.

Editor Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com Contributing Writers Jackie Jordan Bob McCullough Carole Miller Paula Schechter Susan Yerkes Advertising Sales San Antonio: Janis Maxymof janismaxymof@gmail.com

One thing I hope never changes is the River Walk as the number-one tourist spot in Texas.

Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com

I am thankful for your visit and hope you return often!

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Rio Magazine is published by Traveling Blender, LLC. (Publisher) on behalf of the Paseo Del Rio Association. Reproduction in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written consent of the Paseo Del Rio Association. Material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its staff. Rio Magazine, the Publisher and the Paseo Del Rio Association reserve the right to edit all material for clarity and space and assumes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions. Rio Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertisements or editorial nor does the Publisher or the Paseo Del Rio Association assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. Articles and photos are welcome and may be submitted to our office to be used subject to the discretion and review of the Publisher and Paseo Del Rio Association. All submissions become the property of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All Real Estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference limitation or discrimination.”

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Above: Robert H.H. Hugman, Father of the River Walk; Right: Hugman’s original name for the River Walk was Shops of Aragon And Romula.Opposite page: photos from top to bottom: 1st photo is a view from Villita Street looking towards Dolorosa and then Market streets. Flood gate number 4 is on the right. 2nd photo is of the Arneson River Theatre shortly after completion in 1940. 3rd photo features 1950 dinner barges parked in front of Casa Rio, the first restaurant on the River Walk. 4th photo is a 1960’s postcard.

Multitudes of San Antonio guests and locals take the beautiful Paseo del Rio—or River Walk— for granted, but thanks to a long line of visionaries and staunch supporters, it has maintained its allure as a world-renowned, must-see destination.

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First came the visionaries like the San Antonio Conservation Society, followed by local architect Robert Hugman. A devastating flood in September 1921 claimed 50 lives and prompted a plan to bypass a downtown “horseshoe” bend in the San Antonio River, pave over it and thus turn the river into a storm sewer. But the Conservation Society fought the sewer idea and won.

Enter Hugman in 1929 when he unveiled plans for what would become the River Walk. He agreed with the installation of gates for flood protection and isolating the river bend. Then commercial development, which he called “The Shops of Aragon and Romula,” could flourish. It took a while for Hugman’s ideas to gain support, but funding from the federal Works Progress Administration in 1939 enabled construction to begin. That produced 17,000 feet of walkways, some 20 bridges and extensive landscaping, including the planting of bald cypress trees that now tower over the Paseo del Rio. Hugman’s dreams of development along the River Walk started to come true in 1946 with the opening of Casa Rio, first restaurant on the river, and the launch of the first river barge. After dinner at Casa Rio, diners could take a cruise; after cruising proved to be so popular, diners could actually dine on a barge while enjoying the sights of downtown San Antonio.

The world’s fair – Hemisfair in 1968 – focused renewed attention on the river and initiated the first of several Paseo del Rio expansions. A new section extended eastward from Casa Rio on the horseshoe bend to the new convention center and multi-purpose theater (now the Lila Cockrell Theater) in the shadow of the Tower of the Americas. Meanwhile, the first major riverfront hotel – the Hilton Palacio del Rio – was built in record time just across the river from Casa Rio to help accommodate the throngs of Hemisfair visitors. Other restaurant icons such as the Little Rhein Steakhouse and Kangaroo Court (that’s been succeeded by other dining spots) joined the party.

The River Walk’s growing prominence as well as the need to protect and preserve such a treasure sparked creation of the Paseo del Rio Association in 1968. Through the years, the association has served as a guardian angel, a regulator of orderly growth and development and an enthusiastic booster of the walk and its many charms and celebrations.

In 1981, another major hotel venture – the Hyatt Regency San Antonio – connected the River Walk with the Alamo, the famous Spanish mission that became a battleground in 1836. The connection known as the Paseo del Alamo funnels water through the lower level of the hotel to the river, thus linking San Antonio’s two most-prominent tourist attractions. Seven years later, the river walk expanded again into the heart of the new Rivercenter multi-story shopping mall.

Literally behind (and below) the scenes in the 1980s, the river tunnel project meant new protection for the River Walk. Like massive moles in a sci-fi movie, construction crews bored 24-foot-in-diameter tunnels 150 feet underneath downtown San Antonio to divert floodwater. The tunnels got their first real workout in 1998 when millions of gallons of rainwater gushed through the piping but caused no damage to the city center.

In 2009, a new section of the River Walk – the Museum Reach – stretched farther to the north where the abandoned Pearl Brewery was undergoing massive transformation into an urban residential and restaurant complex. A similar expansion to the south – the Mission Reach – opened two years later and provided greater access by kayak and bike to the historic Spanish missions that recently gained World Heritage status. Now San Antonio visitors can savor approximately 15 miles of landscaped pathways along the entire River Walk to the south, to the north and through the heart of the city.

Keeping close watch over the River Walk are new bands of angels such as the San Antonio River Foundation, volunteers working with the blessing of the San Antonio River Authority to provide enhancements not funded by public monies. A good example is the effort to build Confluence Park where the river and San Pedro Creek meet on the Mission Reach. The Foundation plans to take a former South Side industrial site and make it into a learning center complete with an environmental educational pavilion and recreational facilities. Throughout almost a century of existence, the River Walk has attracted a large following of fans that have been connected by their strong desire to protect and conserve. In this season of Thanksgiving, that’s certainly a huge blessing to be thankful for.

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Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads

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The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.riversedgecafesa.com American 2

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Acenar 146 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2362 www.acenar.com Mexican Barriba Cantina 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican La Paloma river walk 215 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-0566 www.lapalomariverwalk.com Mexican

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Las Ramblas 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

The Republic of Texas 429 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-6256 therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com American

Landry’s Seafood House 517 N. Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-1010 www.landrysseafood.com Seafood

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Q kitchen | Bar 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1234 www.qriverwalk.com BBQ Guadalajara Grill 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

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Mad Dogs 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 maddogs.net British Pub

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Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse

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Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

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Tony Romas Rivercenter 849 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-7662 tonyromas-sanantonio.com Ribs, Seafood, Steak

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Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian

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La Villita Café 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 210.223.4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

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Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American

Michelino’s 521 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.michelinos.us Italian

Hard Rock Café 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-7625 www.hardrock.com American

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RAINFOREST CAFé 110 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 277-6300 www.rainforestcafe.com American

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County Line Barbeque sports bar 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 229-1941 www.countyline.com BBQ

Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex

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Ben & Jerry’s 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-3770 www.benjerry.com/riverwalksouth Ice Cream

Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-6718 www.casa-rio.com Tex-Mex Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

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Rita’s 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-7482 www.ritasontheriver.com Tex-Mex

Luke 125 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-5853 www.lukesanantonio.com French/American

The Original Mexican Restaurant 528 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-9951 www.originalmexican.com Tex-Mex

Bella on the River 106 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 404-2355 www.bellaontheriver.com Mediterranean/Southern European Ostra 212 W. Crockett San Antonio TX 78205 (866) 605-1212 www.mokarahotels.com Seafood

FINE DINING Biga on the Banks 203 S. St Mary’s San Antion, TX 78205 (210) 225-0722 www.biga.com American Citrus 150 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-9700 hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com American figtree 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-1976 www.figtreerestaurant.com Las Canarias 112 College Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 518-1000 www.omnilamansion.com American

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Paesanos Paesanos River Walk 111 W. Crockett #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2782 www.paesanosriverwalk.com Paesanos Lincoln Heights 555 East Basse Rd. (210) 828 5191 Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 493 1604 Italian Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse

W h AT S A M h O U S T O N R E A L Ly S A I d

— Sam Houston

Had Sam Houston and General Santa Anna sat at a Boudro’s riverside table to share a Blackened Prime Rib and a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, things may have turned out more amicably. So, if you want to write some Texas history for yourself, join us for lunch or dinner. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.” Join us riverside, inside or (with reservations) on a barge dinner cruise.

A T E X A S B I S T R O on the R I V E R W A L K

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La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops La Villita History Exhibit Learn more about the history of La Villita with this exhibit.

210.207.8614 Artistic Endeavors La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2497 www.artend.com Art Copper Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles Galleria II La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.227.0527 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery Little Studio Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Garcia Art Glass 123 Losoya Street, No.5 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-1400 www.garciaartglass.com River Art Group La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com Art Gallery Starving Artist Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery Village Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.waltglasspottery.net Art Gallery Scentchips USA La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.2267 www.lavillita.com Candles Casa Manos Alegres La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5107 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts

Village Weavers La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.villageweavers.com Woven Art & Rugs

Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes

Equinox La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.281.0706 www.alejandrosifuentes.com Jewelry Metal Gallery

Hot Topic Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7680 www.hottopic.com Clothing

Mustang Grey’s La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.222.1894 www.lavillita.com

Langford Market Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-0200 www.langfordmarket.com Clothing

Angelita La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry

U.S. Polo Assn Rivercenter mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-444-1040 www.uspoloassn.com Clothing

Villita Stained Glass La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.4480 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise

Aeropostale Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.aeropostale.com Clothing

The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body

A Blend of Tradition and Innovation

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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Fletchers Jewelry Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-299-5240 www.fletchersjewelers.com Jewelry Harris Jewelry Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.harrisjewelry.com Jewelry Zales Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-270-7770 www.zales.com Jewelry Aerosoles Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-1840 www.aerosoles.com Shoes Claire’s Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.claires.com Shoes Journeys Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level 210-224-6898 www.journeys.com Shoes

Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes

Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie

Pearl Brewery 250 E Grayson San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7260 www.atpearl.com Unique Local Shops & Restaurants

Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear

Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com

Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses Sunglass Icon Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3942 www.sunglassicon.com Sunglasses Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing

Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com

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Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com/ boutique General Merchandise/Clothing

Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434

Who’s Hugman?

Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com

how the River Walk came to

Learn about Hugman and be on YouTube. Type in key words San Antonio River Walk Hugman.

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San Antonio Nightlife

on tHe SAn AntonIo RIveR WALk.

Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar

Kremlin/ Havana Ultra Lounge 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club

Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 212-5506 www.bluestarbrewing.com Brewery

Liquid Monkey Lounge 248 Losoya, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4980 Bar

The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

Your River Walk Stop for Breakfast, Burgers & Beer.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour DAILY 3pm-6pm and Reverse Happy Hour 9pm-close • $12 domestic beer buckets • Full bar with craft, draft and bottled beers, handcrafted margaritas, sangrias and mojitos • 11 mega-TVs–Catch all the sports at Charlie Wants A Burger!

Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub

Cut Our Coupon in back for savings that will have you coming back for more! www.charliewantsaburger.com

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The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar

The Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar Mad Dogs British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub, Live Music the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer 1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar tex’s river walk sports bar 200 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com Sports Bar The Ticket 420 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9722 www.ticketsportspub.com Sports Bar Waxy O’Connors 234 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9299 www.waxyoconnors.com Pub The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar

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MUSIC Victoria Sanabria with OrquestaTrabuko featuring Raices de Arte Espanol 11/1, Sun @ 1pm

Aztec Theatre

San Antonio Symphony Halloween Spooktacular Dia de los Muertos 11/1, Sun @ 3pm

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Ricky Nelson Remembered Performed by Gunnar and Mathew Nelson 11/1, Sun @ 7pm

Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatervat the Tobin Center Iration: Hotting Up Tour 11/5, Thu @ 7pm

Aztec Theatre

Pusifer: Money Shot Tour 11/5, Thu @ 7:30pm

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center The Psychedelic Furs 11/10, Tue @ 7pm San Antonio Symphony Valero Classics Series Daphnis and Chloe 11/13-14, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Musical Offerings Music of Latin America 11/15, Sun @ 3pm

San Antonio Museum of Art Don Williams 11/15, Sun @ 7pm

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Hot Topic Presents The AP Tour featuring Mayday Parade 11/17, Tue @ 5:30pm

Aztec Theatre

San Antonio Symphony Beethoven’s Emperor 11/20-22, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan 11/21, Sat @ 7:30pm

Lila Cockrell Theater

Collective Soul: The See What You Started Tour 11/21, Sat @ 8pm

Aztec Theatre

The Noise Presents Parkway Drive-IRE Tour 2015 11/28, Sat @ 6pm

Aztec Theatre

Liza Minnelli Great Day 11/28, Sat @ 8pm

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center

live theater Arts San Antonio ZooZoo Imago Theatre 11/8, Sun @ 7:30pm

Aztec Theatre

Attic Rep Presents Pinocchio 11/11-22, Wed-St @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm

MUSEUMS

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Children’s Fine Arts Series Room on the Broom

by Tall Stories Theatre Co. 11/17, Tue @ 11am

Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre at the Tobin Center

Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 briscoemuseum.org

TOURS

EXHIBITIONS

Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 riosanantonio.com

BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM The Cowboy Returns: Photographs

by Bank and John Langmore Now thru 11/29 Briscoe Book Club “Mink River by Brian Doyle 11/3, Tue @ Time 5:30pm

Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater at the Tobin Center

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city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeingsanantonio.com

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grand double decker tours (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com

dance Snow White presented by San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet 11/7-8, Sat @ 7pm Sun @ 2:30pm

Lila Cockrell Theater

Tobin Center Dance Series Forever Tango 11/10, Tue @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the

Tobin Center

comedy Big Ed Blake 11/1, Sun @ 8:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Mike Robles Comedy All-Stars 11/4, Wed @ 8:30pm

Rivercenter Comedy Club Felipe Esparza 11/5-8, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:30pm

Rivercenter Comedy Club David Beck 11/11-15, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm

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Ford Holiday River Parade November 27, 7-9PM Arneson Theatre & a 4-mile route on the River Walk Tickets & details: www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com 5pm, gates open 6pm-7pm, Youth Orchestra of San Antonio concert at Arneson Theatre 7pm, Lighting of the River Walk 7pm, Parade starts at Arneson Theatre The 34th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition. It offers a spectacular parade along the San Antonio River Walk featuring 26 illuminated floats decorated for the 2015 theme, Holiday Memories. Parade participants include celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed people. 2015 Grand Marshall, The Honorable Julián Castro, former San Antonio mayor and current Cabinet member in Washington D.C.

Rivercenter Comedy Club

Quinn Dahle 11/18-22, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm

Rivercenter Comedy Club Last Comic Standing Live Tour 2015 11/19, Thu @ 7:30pm

H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Jay LaFarr and Friends 11/25, Wed @ 8:30pm

Rivercenter Comedy Club Scott White 11/27-29, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sun @ 8:30pm

Rivercenter Comedy Club

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the TASTE of WINNING!

By Paula Schechter

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Tamale Pops from Iron Cactus, second night winner of both the People's Choice and Judge's Choice awards.

Bud Light, The Taste is an annual three-night fall food festival each September featuring over 30 restaurants on Houston Street and the River Walk. The food-lovers who attend are all winners because of the great food but the friendly restaurant competition is for serious year-long bragging rights!

Please visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk to learn about this and other fun events on the River Walk.

Check out the video on this year’s event YouTube keywords: San Antonio River Walk 2015 Bud Light The Taste

All dishes served are regular menu items so if you missed the event this year you can still enjoy the award winning dishes.

Enjoy a taste from the winning restaurants and the dishes that got them there!

First Night

Second Night

Third Night

People’s Choice • Acenar (beef short rib tacos) • Moses Roses Hideout (smoked brisket taco & smoked meatloaf) • (TIE)Buckhorn Saloon & Museum (chorizo burger) • (TIE) Houston St. Bistro (chicken marsala)

People’s Choice • Iron Cactus (quail sliders & tamale pops) • Tony Roma’s (baby back ribs) • (TIE) Rivers Edge (mac n’ cheese w/ jalapeno bacon) • (TIE) Zocca (2-cheese Italian mac n’ cheese with lobster & tiaramisu)

People’s Choice • Boudro’s (devil’s river lamb slider) • Landry’s (lobster bisque & crawfish bread) • Lone Star Cafe (loaded potato balls)

Judge’s Choice • Bohanan’s (sashimi tuna taco) • The Palm (red wine braised short ribs) • Market on Houston (ropa vieja street tacos)

Judge’s Choice • Iron Cactus (quail sliders & tamale pops) • Zocca (2-cheese Italian mac n’ cheese with lobster & tiaramisu) • (TIE) Hard Rock Café (oreo cheesecake) • (TIE) Rivers Edge (mac n’ cheese w/ jalapeno bacon)

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Judge’s Choice • Casa Rio (beef & pork street tacos) • Boudro’s (devil’s river lamb slider) • Pat O’Brien’s (cucumber with dill cream cheese, beef with horseradish, mini BLT cherry tomatoes

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Q: A:

How do you tell if someone is from Texas?

Just give them a few minutes and they will tell you.

Texans are proud of their state, heritage and history and for good reason.

Interesting facts about Texas H The stone that covers the State Capitol building in Austin, came from the quarry which became the Japanese Tea Gardens in Brackenridge Park near the San Antonio Zoo. H Sixteen Spanish families from the Canary Islands located here and set up their settlements in 1731, making San Antonio one of the oldest cities in the west.

H Tropical Storm Claudette set a U. S. rainfall record of 43â&#x20AC;? in 24 hours in 1979, not far from San Antonio, in the city of Alvin, TX. H The State Mascot is the armadillo. The armadillo always has four babies. They have one egg that divides into four and they have either four males or four females.

H The Bowie knife is named after Alamo hero Jim Bowie. However, the distinctive knife was actually designed by his brother Rezin.

H Texas is larger than every country in Europe. If Texas were its own country it would be in the top 40 countries in the world, in terms of size.

H Some of the most popular snack foods in Texas are Frito Pie (a bag of Fritos with chili and cheese poured into the bag), peanuts in Dr Pepper (no period after Dr), beef jerky, jalapenos and corn dogs.

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Important dates in the history of Texas for the month of November.

November 5, 1528

Spanish conquistador Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked on what is believed to be Galveston Island and becomes the first European to set foot on the soil of the future State of Texas.

November 24, 1835

Republic of Texas lawmakers instituted a special force known as the Texas Rangers. Today the Texas Rangers are the oldest law enforcement agency in North America with state wide jurisdiction.

November 25, 1835

The first Texas Navy was established when the General Council authorized the purchase of four schooners and granted letters of marque and reprisal to privateers until the ships were armed.

November 1839

The Republic of Texas Congress met in Austin for the first time. It was then a frontier site selected as the Capital of the Republic of Texas.

November 6, 1956

Henry B. Gonzalez of San Antonio becomes the first Hispanic elected to the State Senate since 1848.

November 22, 1963

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dealy Plaza, located in Dallas Texas, one day after his visit to San Antonio. Texas Governor John Connally was also shot in the incident.

These fun and interesting facts are provided courtesy of The Republic of Texas Restaurant celebrating 40 years on the San Antonio River Walk.

Visit their restaurant and use this interesting trivia to earn your Republic of Texas Citizenship certificate.

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

ATTRACTIONS

Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM TOMB RIDER 3D RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Experience the best Alamo Plaza has to offer. See the Amazing Book come to life in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM! Adventure Seekers... this one’s for you - TOMB RIDER 3D, a Journey down into the tomb of Anubis for an action-packed adventure you won’t soon forget! For the fearless, we dare you to visit RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE. This multi-million dollar haunted house includes special effects, live actors and animatronics that are sure to leave you thrilled from the moment you enter until the time you escape!. Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Directly across from the Alamo • (210) 226-2828 www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com The Amazing Mirror Maze— A 4D Experience San Antonio’s newest attractions are located across from the Alamo! Ultimate Mirror Maze Challenge – a unique, eyepopping experience

that is fun for any age. Explore endless hallways and thousands of mirrors as you try to find the end and go back again – it is never the same experience twice. Can you find your way out of a maze composed entirely out of mirrors?

The Vault Laser Challenge – It is a Mission Impossible themed game. A state of the art laser alarm system, your challenge is to make it through without setting off any of the lasers. Will you make it on our top 10 list? Hours of Operation: Open Daily at 10AM (210) 224-2288 • www.amazingmazes.com Briscoe Western Art Museum The Briscoe Western Art Museum features nine galleries spread across three floors featuring art in the form of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Video interviews with artists, collectors, and others can be found throughout. Collection highlights include fine saddles and spurs; pieces from the Spanish colonial era; Pancho Villa’s last known saddle; diorama of the Alamo; and Santa Anna’s sword. The adjacent Jack Guenther Pavilion serves as an event space and visitors can enjoy the lush Sculpture Garden during Museum hours.

AngelBuys.com – the best discounts on local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to welcome a new generation of visitors. San Antonio’s oldest Saloon has recently completed a major renovation. Explore the remodeled animal halls and prepare yourself for a Texas-sized adventure!

Practice your sharp shooting skills in our Shooting Gallery and see hundreds of handguns, badges and photographs from famous rangers in The Texas Ranger Museum. Open daily at 10AM. (210) 2474000 www.buckhormuseum.com The Edward Steves Homestead This elegant mansion, located in the King William neighborhood, was built in 1876 for the founder of San Antonio’s first lumber company. The Homestead offers visitors the rare opportunity to imagine living the lifestyle of German settlers of this era. Contact: The Edward Steves Homestead 509 King William (210)-225-5924 www.saconservation.org La Villita A Historic Arts Village since 1939. More galleries & shops in one square block than anywhere else in San Antonio. Unique art by local & regional artists featuring oil paintings, sculpture, watercolors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper work, pottery, jewelry, stained glass & regional folk art. La Villita is a cluster of small buildings in downtown San Antonio. Once a residential district beginning in the late 1700’s, the area now houses specialty shops filled with unique gifts, restaurants, and beautiful plazas. In 1939 Mayor Maury Maverick spearheaded a project to

Some things are not to be missed.

R I S TOR A N T E

S a n a n to n i o

The River Walk. The Alamo.

And the Shrimp Paesano

at Ristorante Paesanos.

For more than 40 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the contemporary setting, Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and Old World service of these culinary landmarks. Join us on the River Walk, near the Quarry Market in Lincoln Heights or at Loop 1604 Northwest.

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North Central North West Paesanos LincoLn HeigHts Paesanos 1604 555 East Basse Road 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 828-5191 (210) 493-1604 Downtown Paesanos RiveRwaLk 111 West Crockett Street (210) 227-2782 Complimentary House Dessert* with order of an Entrée.

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SeaWorld of San Antonio This year, SeaWorld of San Antonio enjoys a Sea of Surprises during SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration with new interactive pathway experiences, more upclose animal encounters and the Surprise Squad, treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day. Plus, enjoy thrilling rides, animal attractions and our newest attraction, Roa’s Aviary, at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark.

establish La Villita as an area for arts and crafts with the help of Works Progress Association funding in the early 1940’s. La Villita is also famous for the many festivals that take place here year-round including the world famous A Night in Old San Antonio. For more information, visit us at www. lavillita.com or call us at (210) 207-8614 LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAX WORKS Features over 200 life-like wax figures in themed settings of Hollywood,History, Children’s Land of Make Believe, Heroes of the Lone Star, Horror, Heroes of Mexico, Passion of Christ and much more!

SPLASHTOWN Splashtown is 20 acres of Family Waterpark Fun featuring 38 water slides, 1/2 million gallon Wave Pool, 1/4 mile long Siesta Del Rio and for our smaller guests the all new Splash Island featuring a 4 story ride complex with 6 slides, 500 gallon tidal wave, 50’ dancing waters, tipping buckets and 2 kiddie pools. Also the Crystal Falls activity pool featuring slides, lily pads and water basketball!

Guests will also enjoy the sand beach volleyball and water volleyball! Splashtown offers a variety of tasty foods, snacks and beverages for your enjoyment. Splashtown is conveniently located just 3 minutes North of Downtown on IH 35 at the Splashtown Exit, and always offers Free Parking.

For rates, hours and special events, surf on over to SplashtownSA.com.

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Odditorium is one of the newest, largest and most i nteractive in the United States featuring over 500 unique one-of-a-kind exhibits on three floors.

RIPLEY’S MOVING THEATER 4D— Cutting edge technology and incredible six channel digital surround sound. Ride the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn! State-of-theart motion simulator! Get your hand cast in wax at our wax hand booth! Take a photo of yourself in a themed setting! Shop in our cargo hold gift shop for unique, unusual gifts. Snack bar and arcade on premises. Ripley’s outdoor patio can accomodate up to 250 people. 301 Alamo Plaza (corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street) • 210-224-9299 • www. sanantonio.ripleys.com

Tower of the Americas The Tower of the Americas offers the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City - from 750 feet high! Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Chart House revolving restaurant or enjoy the scenery from the Flags Over Texas observation deck while learning about the history of Texas The Tower of the Americas’ newest addition is the Skies Over Texas 4-D theater ride that will stimulate all your senses as you see, hear, and feel all Texas has to offer. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 www.

TowerOfTheAmericas.com

Natural Bridge Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns is so much more than one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy, educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road • Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

ENTERTAINMENT Coyote Ugly Saloon The most famous bar on the planet with a spectacular view of the river from an outside patio. We offer food until 7pm and happy hour drinks from 4pm 8pm. Available for all party needs. Hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 2am (210) 465-8459 • 409 E Commerce.

Howl at the Moon Live nightly entertainment with dueling baby grand pianos, today’s popular songs, parodies and audience participations. Come early to enjoy the evening festivities and imbibe your favorite libations. Always guaranteed to have a very amusing time. Reservation packages are available.

Please call (210) 212 - 4770 to book yours. Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7pm-2am • Fri: 5pm-2am Sat: 6pm-2am • (210) 212-4695 111 Crockett St. West, Ste. 201 Mad Dogs British Pub Indulge in servings of cool refreshments, delicious fare and energetic entertainment all wrapped in lavish servings of fun. During the day, breathe in spectacular views from our tropical terrace, while sipping on award winning margaritas and watching the river flow by. Later, party on with non-stop entertainment from ‘the pub that thinks it’s a club’, with nightly action featuring live bands, DJ’s and a daringly different karaoke crew. (210) 222-0220 123 Losoya Street Suite 19 • www.MadDogs.net

FOOD & DRINK Barriba Cantina The Barriba Cantina located above the famous County Line Barbeque is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week, featuring Mexican street food that is available until closing time, along with an endless list of handmade seasonal cocktails. Barriba also offers live local music seven days a week, from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., AND during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is no cover charge for the music. The restaurant and bar for Barriba Cantina is located on the street level with balconies

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk and patios overlooking the River Walk. The top floor contains a large meeting space with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk, and the covered outdoor patio with view of San Antonio’s downtown skyline and the river. 111 W Crocket Street • 210228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Bella On the River Bella is an independent and locally-owned restaurant on the River Walk featuring Southern European, mostly Mediterranean food. Food. Chef Sean Fletcher’s menu features the signature Eggplant Josephine, Fresh Mussels, Carpaccio, Antipasto, Frito Misto, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Texas Red Fish, Pasta, Lamb, Duck, Steak, Tournedos Rossini, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake.

The Bella Bar features Prosecco and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Ports and Sherry, ice cold Beer, over twenty Wines-by-the-Glass, and a gently-priced and wellpaired Wine List. Atmosphere. Bella’s small, intimate dining room is one of the most unique and special on the River Walk. It’s like walking into a small Spanish bistro or Tuscan grotto, with its natural limestone rock walls, candle-lit tables, and casual, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Service. Bella’s service staff is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, with a “we’re really glad you’re here” attitude. Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5 - 10pm|Closed Sunday. Bella On the River, 106 River Walk|210-404-2355|www. bellaontheriver.com/”www.bellaontheriver.com Reservations Strongly Encouraged biga on the banks Chef Bruce Auden’s award winning Biga on the Banks sits above a tree lined bend of the River and within easy walking distance of all hotels and the convention center. Fine dining does not mean fussy at Biga the ambiance is definitely upscale but relaxed- San Antonio style. Serving dinner nightly with a daily changing menu to highlight the bounty of the season and the State, usually featuring beef, seafood and wild game options, Sticky toffee pudding for dessert is a must. Extensive wine list and hand crafted cocktails. Private event

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rooms with views and terraces. Reservations recommended www.biga.com. 210.225.0722 203 S St Marys at Market Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside, house smoked shrimp and gulf crab enchiladas and more. Finish with a trio of summer sorbets and a fine cognac. River barge dining available by reservation. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight (210) 210 224-8484 • 421 East Commerce www.boudros.com Cafe Olé The ultimate: beef, chicken or shrimp fajitas served on a sizzling skillet with all the traditional condiments. Flavorful quesadillas, enchiladas, chicken Acapulco, fried ice cream, and awardwinning margaritas. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-12am. • 527 River Walk (210) 223-2939 Casa Rio San Antonio-style Mexican food. Serving on the banks of the River Walk since 1946. Dinner boat parties and banquet facilities available.

Hours: Daily: 11am-11pm (210) 225-6718 • 430 E. Commerce • www.casa-rio.com Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar is a sports bar that’s unique to the River Walk. Dishing up homemade American food, we’re family-friendly and dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio.

Handcrafted margaritas, draft beer and more.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 2 – 6 daily. 223 Losoya on the River Walk • 210-227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Chart House at the Tower of the Americas With its carefully crafted menus, impeccable service, and a 360-degree revolving vista offering guests the most magnificent views of the Alamo City, the

Chart House restaurant at Tower of the Americas is in a class by itself. Enjoy our award-winning menu featuring top of the catch seafood, succulent steaksand decadent desserts. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 County Line Barbecue Serving up the biggest, leanest, most consistently delicious barbeque in San Antonio for over 30 years. On the scenic Riverwalk in the South Bank Complex (next to The Hard Rock), The County Line is a great place to enjoy an ice cold beer or a frosty margarita at the open-air bar. Inside the funky Texas roadhouse atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel like you’ve wandered out into the Texas Hill Country. Private Party Barges are also available. At the County Line they’ll tell you its barbeque so good you’ll want to “Get it all over ya’!” Hours: Open Daily 11am (210) 229-1941 • 111 West Crockett.

Dick’s Last Resort This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s serves up buckets of barbecued ribs, chicken, catfish, shrimp and crab legs. Platters include steaks, crabby cakes, salmon and even salads for the wimpy eater.

Lunch includes sandwiches, salads and buckets of good food. The wait staff is irreverent by design, and the decor is local garage-sale stuff. Seventy-four kinds of beer. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely no class. Billed as “The Rowdy of the River.” Admission: None • Hours: Daily, 11am-2am (210) 224-0026 • 406 Navarro St. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Sing along to your favorite songs with one of our crowd pleasing piano players. Established in 1974, Durty Nelly’s features imported and domestic pints as well as a full bar. Fish & Chips, Grilled Reuben’s & Capt. Robbie’s Fried Shrimp Basket served until 7:00pm with an appetizer menu served until 11:00pm nightly. You haven’t been to San Antonio until you visit World Famous Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Durty Nelly’s is located on the River Walk at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel.

Visit San Antonio’s Newest Treasure.

Photo courtesy Casey Dunn

Located on the River Walk, the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s historic 1930s art deco/neoclassical building houses nine galleries on three levels. Highlights include Pancho Villa’s saddle, a diorama of the Alamo, an authentic Chuck Wagon, and works by Frederic Remington and Taos Society of Artists.

BriscoeMuseum.org 210.299.4499 Sandy Scott, Briscoe Bison, 2014, Bronze | Photo courtesy Craig Washburn

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So why not lead the charge to our accommodating, three-story Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio?

Situated along the city’s famous Riverwalk area, we have three floors of patios where you can be on the lookout for the slow moving tourist boats below.

Inside you’ll find gourmet meals in hefty servings, so huge you can cut ‘em with a Bowie knife, and our collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia is big enough to fill a Spanish mission. So stop battling those hunger pangs and march ondown to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio. 111 W. Crockett St. • 210-2247625 www.hardrock.com Iron Cactus A great place to relax along the Riverwalk. With our swanky Agave Room bar enjoy tasting one of over 80 differenttequilas or feast on extraordinary Mexican food in our contemporary dining room.

Watch the boats go by with the family on our beautiful Patio or join us for a Tequila Dinner Cruise.

With private party rooms, we have something for everyone! The Iron Cactus is the destination for fine Mexican cuisine on the River! 200 River Walk • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-9835 www. ironcactus.com Landry’s Seafood House Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940’s seafood house, with its classic, fresh seafood and spectacular scenery.

The mouthwatering menu offers the very best from irresistible appetizers like oyster-bar trash (a delicious combination of blackened shrimp and crabmeat) to fresh salads and their world famous seafood specialties, such as freshly prepared Gulf Snapper, Stuffed Flounder and Shrimp Fresca. For those who desire non-seafarer, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Open Daily.

Join us at our 517 lounge. Located right on the River Walk. (210) 229-1010 517 N Presa

Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texas-sized steaks, chicken-fried steak, baked potatoes and onion rings served with your favorite Texas beer or wine. Daily specials. Private party room available. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11:30 p.m. (210) 2239374 • 237 Losoya Mi Tierra Since 1941, a lively, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Market Square. Open 24 hours a day with live Mariachi music nightly.

On-site bakery sells fresh Mexican pastries and candies. (210) 225-1262 • 218 Produce Row Michelino’s Enjoy authentic tastes of Italy’s country kitchen.

Italian specialties, pasta and pizza made from the freshest poultry, beef and seafood are complemented by flavorful sauces, tantalizing desserts and superb, yet affordable wine selections.

Hours: Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am-12am • (210) 223-2939 • Fax: (210) 224-8209 521 River Walk Paesanos River Walk Classic Mediterranean and contemporary Italian dining on the San Antonio River Walk. Whatever your inspiration, your guests will enjoy the comfortable contemporary ambience at our unique enclave at the bend in the River Walk. Paesanos River Walk breaks the boundaries of traditional Italian cuisine to explore modern Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy the legendary Shrimp Paesano or Oven-Baked Pizzas piled high with grilled chicken and artichokes, or venture forth to Lemon Peppered Salmon or to our tempting Daily Specials. Choose from inside or terrace seating and enjoy views of the famed San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy a selection from one of the River’s most impressive wine lists, perfectly paired to complement your meal. 111 W. Crocket #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-2782 • paesanosriverwalk.com

Pico de Gallo Serving authentic Mexican fare popular with tourists and locals alike. Mariachi music on the patio, piano in the dining room. Hours: Mon-Thur: 7am-10pm • Fri-Sat: 7am- 2pm Sun: 8am-10pm • (210) 225-6060 • 111 S. Leona St. PizzaRita’s At PizzaRita’s we combine classic old world Italian flavors with our signature blend of cheese and premium meats, to create authentic mouth watering handmade pizzas. Whether you are in the mood for pizza or a gourmet sub, PizzaRita’s has something for every taste bud. We are located on Crocket St. directly above Ritas on the River. Come by and see us for some delicious fresh food on the quick! 245 E. Commerce #200 San Antonio, Texas 78205 • (210) 293-7482 • pizzaritas.com Pat O’Brien’s San Antonio Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant offers a unique dining experience as only Pat O’Brien’s can provide. Rain or shine, we offer outdoor dining in a lush, tropical garden. Complete with trees, indigenous foliage, shade umbrellas, and its own Flaming Fountain, the Courtyard is a memorable experience for the whole family. The Menu has something for everyone, including several New Orleans favorites for those with a sense of adventure. To compliment your visit, Pat O’s Courtyard has a full bar, complete with our trademark Specialty drinks, including the Hurricane. The friendly wait staff is always available to help with your selection if you find the choices too overwhelming! Whether searching for a romantic evening under the stars, a fun night out with friends, or an afternoon meal with the kids, Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant is ready to serve your needs! When a special occasion comes up, Pat O’s Courtyardis available for Private Parties. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11 am-2 am • (210) 220-1076 121 Alamo Plaza • www.

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk The Original Mexican Restaurant The Original Mexican Restaurant offers San Antonio style Tex-Mex specialties and beverages on a large patio with riverside seating, in a festive dining room or at a lively bar. OPEN 24/7 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! Breakfast available from 2 am to noon. Hours: 24-hour hospitality! (210) 224-9951 • 528 Riverwalk Rainforest Cafe - RiverWalk You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rain forest atmosphere. Our menu includes a variety of specialty items from seafood, beef and chicken topastas, sandwiches and pizza. Younger guests can enjoy items from our exciting kids’ menu!

OurSparkling VOLCANO lights up any meal! Plus, pick up special souvenirs from your visit. Rainforest Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 2776300 • 110 E. Crockett Street The Republic of Texas Restaurant Texas-style restaurant that tempts tourists with delectable food and scrumptious drinks. Don’t leave without trying the 46-ounce margarita. Southweststyle cuisine is served at this hot spot on the River.

Just look for the Texas-colored umbrellas. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11am-2am, Sat: 9am-2am (210) 226-6256 • 429 E Commerce Rio Rio Cantina Rio Rio Cantina, where California Tex-Mex is the specialty--The best of all that “Mexican” food has to offer. Rio Rio is a colorful fiesta of freshness and that South-of- the-Border flavor, in portions so generous guests often gasp when their order arrives. Dine San Antonio style and start off with Rio’s signature margarita to lift your spirits. Try the Enchiladas Suizas, the Beef and Chicken Fajitas, or the Queso Flameado. If you want a little bit of everything, go for the Botana Grande, a sampling of several Rio Rio items. 421 E. Commerce • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 • Fax: 210-226-8443 www. rioriocantina.com

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Rita’s Rita’s on the River is a Tex-Mex and margarita bar locally owned and operated that specializes in cold drinks and hot food. Enjoy your cold beverage in the atmosphere of good music or appreciating the outdoors by the river on our patio. If you’re an early bird, come and enjoy breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays. You will come for the food but stay for the ‘ritas. 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com Schilo’s German and American deli favorites since 1917.

House specialties include homemade root beer, split pea soup, bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, wienerschnitzel and cheesecake. Hours: Mon-Sat: 7am-8:30pm (210) 223-6692 • 424 E. Commerce. www.schilos.com Saltgrass Steak House For campfire style Texas fare, head to Saltgrass Steak House – the original Texas Steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Entrées include Pat’s Ribeye, Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet, Gulf Coast Steak and Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. If you can,leave room for Saltgrass’ homemade Two-Fork Cheesecake. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Spacious banquet room at Riverwalk location, seats 120 people. Great view, air conditioned, groups welcome! www. saltgrass.com

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Cafe Ole

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River Restaurant x 3 = 108 Years

Locally-owned River Restaurants, Ltd. operates 3 of the most popular restaurants on the River Walk;

Café Ole, Lone Star Café and Michelino’s . Located in 2 adjacent buildings on the corner of Commerce & Losoya Streets, each features a different atmosphere and menu from elegant to casual and a team who are ready to serve and take care of every last detail of your meal with the highest level of professionalism.

For more than 40 years, Michelino’s has been serving up fresh and authentic Italian recipes passed on from generation to generation. Since 1973 the food has been made with care and Michelino’s

love. The staff treats you like family. Michelino’s offers a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Ask your server to recommend a wine from the extensive wine list to compliment your meal.

Lone Star Café was started in 1981 to bring a taste of Texas to the River Walk. The restaurant features, Texas favorites like Chuck Wagon Chili, Hand Cut Steaks, and some of the best BBQ you’ll find in town. Lone Star Café also boasts a large balcony overlooking the River Walk.

Come on in, have a seat at the bar, drink a cold one and enjoy the view.

Famous for its 60 ounce Margaritas, Café Ole is a traditional Mexican restaurant serving TexMex cuisine including sizzling chicken and beef fajitas, quesadillas, and enchiladas. It began operating in 1983 as Cascarones but changed to the name Café Ole 6 years later. Café Ole is located on the river level of the River Walk.

Michelino’s & Café Ole just completed a multi-year renovation adding approximately 8,000 square feet by excavating down to the river level. The renovation creates additional seating for 225, a new bar and private dining room that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

The three River Restaurants bring a combined wisdom of 108 years of people-pleasing, deliciously prepared food with great service. Stop in to find out why River Restaurants, Ltd. is a tradition on the River Walk.

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24/7 Emergency Care in the Heart of Downtown

All major insurance accepted by hospital. Physicians are independent practitioners and active members of Nix Health medical staff.

Downtown San Antonio is full of interesting history, markets, sights, shopping and dining experiences. The locations included in this section of the magazine are all just a few blocks off of the River Walk and easily accessed with a short walk.

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LOCATIONS LISTING RESTAURANTS 1 Ristorante Pico de Gallo

22 The Amazing Mirror Maze 23 San Antonio General Store

3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia

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4 La Margarita Mexican

30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/

5 Denny’s

31 Guiness World Records

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18 Francesco’s Gelato

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20 Pat O’Brien’s

Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works

25 Juice Central

33 The Alamo

26 Schilo’s

35 Tobin Center

27 Texas De Brazil

40 VFW Post 76

36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse

41 Market Square

37 Bohanan’s

42 Spanish Governor’s Palace

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HOTELS 12 Wyndham Garden River Walk

6 Paris Hatters

15 Crockett Hotel

7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 8 The Pearl 9 RiverCenter Mall

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28 Houston Street Bistro

16 Gunter Hotel 17 Menger Hotel 24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel

10 Tower of the Americas/

43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio

11 Magik Theatre

miscellaneous 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour

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13 San Antonio Museum of Art 14 Institute of Texan Culture

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Superheroes Protect the Alamo City!

By Carole Miller Faster than a river barge! More powerful than a margarita! Able to direct anyone to any tall building anywhere! Look! In the yellow shirt!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an Amigo!

Disguised as mild-mannered guys (and gals) wearing bright yellow shirts and super-stylish straw hats, the Amigos are true superheroes who make downtown San Antonio cleaner, safer and a heck-of-a-lot friendlier for the law-abiding citizens of the Alamo City. Armed with two-way radios, a vast knowledge of Metropolis and certain secret superpowers, the Amigos are ever-so-strategically ever-present downtown, especially in high-pedestrian traffic areas at key times of the day.

Got a question? Ask a Hospitality Amigo. Go ahead. Ask anything.

Where’s the Alamo? What are the bus routes and numbers? Where’s the best margarita? Which hotels are haunted? Where can one get the best view of bats? Where are the current art exhibits? What can I do for fun around here? Who are the Spurs playing tonight? Where’s a good kid-friendly/pet-friendly/handicapped-friendly restaurant?

Where can I buy a yellow shirt?

Those two-way radios they carry aren’t just for show. Amigos are required to radio in to Amigo Headquarters if they don’t have an answer to your question. And if, for some crazy reason, you can’t find an amigo, their headquarters are located at 219 East Travis Street and 32

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the Centro San Antonio Mobile Information Kiosk can be found at the Torch of Friendship at Alamo and Market Street Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, at La Villita on Wednesday, Market Square on Thursday and the Spanish Governor’s Palace on Sunday. The bright yellow kiosk serves a temporary location where anyone can receive important information about local attractions and activities on the fly.

It is also a wi-fi hotspot and has mobile charging stations for almost all mobile devices that are impervious to kryptonite.

Or join a Hospitality Amigo for an insider’s look at downtown. Every day at 10 a.m., the magical tour starts right in front of The Alamo.

Rain or shine, the Amigos offer a fun-filled, action-packed, one-hour walking tour exploring some of the best spots in San Antonio including The Alamo, the River Walk and La Villita.

But the Hospitality Amigos aren’t alone in their mighty quest of making San Antonio the best city in the world. They actually get by with a little help from their friends the Maintenance Amigos and the Streetscaping Amigos.

The Maintenance Amigos bravely protect downtown San Antonio from dirt and grime and keep our city beautiful by cleaning the sidewalks, removing graffiti, picking up trash, power-washing and removing weeds from the lush scenery. Maintenance Amigos perform services seven days a week, 365 days a year and can be seen around town in their sporty, yellow pick-up trucks power-washing, picking up trash www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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and monitoring maintenance services in general. They can be spotted wearing their signature superhero garb consisting of a yellow shirt and khaki baseball cap. They, too, carry radios enabling them to be in constant communication with Amigo Headquarters.

And as you stroll through the streets of downtown, if you find yourself inexplicably exclaiming, “Great Scott! What fine greenery!” You can thank the Streetscaping Amigos. These amigos have used their superhuman strength to bring the plant kingdom alive all along the streets of Metropolis. They have embellished the charm of downtown even more by providing more than 600 planters on light poles, stair rails, and anywhere else that could use a little more flora and fauna.

In the past year alone, they have sown some 2,000 bougainvilleas and patiently planted more than 3,000 pansies and petunias. The Streetscaping Amigos can also be seen cruising around in “The Gator” (a John Deere utility vehicle) contentedly watering and maintaining the fruits of their labors.

The Hospitality, Maintenance and Streetscaping Amigos are all the brainchild of Centro San Antonio. The Public Improvement District was launched in 1999 with the support of the downtown property owners to assess themselves for the supplemental services. Their vision is to foster a vibrant and prosperous downtown that benefits the entire San Antonio community, to be an advocate for downtown businesses and property owners, a catalyst for economic development in the inner core and a thought leader on important community issues.

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Ticket/Boarding Locations:

Historia

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Rivercenter Mall (Commerce & Bowie)

Aztec Theatre @riosanantonio

(St.Mary’s & Crockett)

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////// CASUAL Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 East Pecan Street #100 San Antono, TX 78205 (210) 222-1849 restaurantgwendolyn.com American Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 369-9664 www.arcademk.com American Guenther House Restaurant 205 E. Guenther San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1061 www.guentherhouse.com Breakfast & Lunch Cured 306 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 314-3929 www.curedatpearl.com Charcuterie

Houston Street Bistro 204 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-8600 houstonstreetbistro.com American

Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 www.sushizushi.com Sushi La Margarita 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

Green Vegetarian Cuisine 200 East Grayson #120 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 320-5865 www.eatatgreen.com Vegetarian The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic

El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican

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Hooters 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9464 www.hooters.com Sports Bar

Rosario’s 910 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-1806 www.rosariossa.com Mexican

The Granary 602 Avenue A San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 228-0124 www.thegranarysa.com Barbeque

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The Little Aussie Bakery & Café 3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery.com Bakery/Café

DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours

Pat O’Brien’s 121 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1076 www.patobriens.com Cajun/New Orleans

Lulu’s Bakery & Café 918 N. Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 222-9422 lulusbakeryandcafe.com Bakery/Café

Luciano Ristorante 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-0500 lucianorestaurants.com Italian

Fuddruckers 115 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9944 www.fuddruckers.com Burgers

Sazo’s Latin Grill 101 Bowie St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 554-6180 www.sazoslatingrill.com Latin American

La Villita Café 418 Villita St. #900 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 225-1262 www, mitierracafe.com Mexican

Schilo’s 424 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 www.schilos.com Deli

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Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse

PizzaRita’s 245 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 293-7482 www.pizzaritas.com Italian

Bliss 926 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 225-2547 www.foodisbliss.com American

Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3913 mexicanmanhattan.com Mexican

FINE DINING Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American chart house Tower of the Americas 739 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 toweroftheamericas.com Seafood/Steakhouse Saveurs 209 209 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 French/American

Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian

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Morton’s The Steakhouse 300 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-0700 www.mortons.com Steakhouse

Kings X 206 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7000 www.kingsx.com Antique Soldier Collectibles

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 219 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2600 www.bohanans.com Steakhouse/Seafood

Garcia Art Glass, 715 South Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210-223-1400, www.garciaartglass. com

The Palm 233 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-7256 www.thepalm.com Steakhouse/Seafood Oro 705 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0146 emilymorganhotel.com

Del Sol of San Antonio 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-231-0900 www.delsol.com Clothing 6 Paris Hatters

119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats Marti’s 310 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9100 www.martis.com Fine Mexican Gifts Casa Salazar 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports

Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags

De Jeunes Jewelry 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2427 Jewelry

Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Classic Old Time Photos 123 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-475-9899 Photos

Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

Alamo Plaza Shirts 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-2347 Shirts 77T’s Souvenirs & T-Shirts 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T-Shirts

El Mercado 514 W. Commerce Gallery Vetro San Antonio, TX 78207 Creative Artglass 210-207-8600 250 E. Houston www.sanantonio.gov/ San Antonio, TX 78205 marketsquare 210-354-0001 Traditional Mexican Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts Market Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store

TPJ Gift Shop 849 E. Commerce #673 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-9066

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Southern Hospitality - San Antonio personifies Southern Hospitality; courteous drivers, volunteerism, kindness towards strangers and fundraising for a cause. Rest yourself on the porch, sit a spell, and sip on some sweet tea. Y’all come back now!

First Responders - People who are willing to participate in

high-stress, high risk jobs to save lives and serve others. I feel safe knowing these men and women are out there, everyday, 24/7. And I am thankful to their families who also endure so much.

Good Food - San Antonio’s vibrant food scene is on the rise and

becoming world class; from farmers markets and food-trucks to 24hour restaurants offering tasty comfort food and renowned chef-run restaurants.

Public Parks - San Antonio is blessed with over 240 parks within our city limits. SA also boasts 47 miles of linear park trails called, Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails, that provide paths for nature walks, hiking and biking.

Live Music - With over 60 live music venues in San Antonio you

are sure to find your sound playing somewhere. The range of venues is dazzling from the world-class Tobin Center and the historical Majestic Theatre to sing-a-long bars like Howl-at-the-Moon and Durty Nelly’s to intimate clubs blues/jazz like Room 414 at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel.

Public Libraries - In 1731 Benjamin Franklin let people subscribe to borrow his personal books. He is credited with the idea of “social libraries” or lending books. San Antonio has 27 public libraries complete with homework assistance, book clubs and computers.

Clean & Safe Downtown - It’s a team effort that allows

our city to shine and makes everyone downtown feel comfortable working and visiting downtown. Thanks go to the combined efforts of San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio Bike Police, San Antonio Park Police (FYI, River Walk is a park) and the Centro San Antonio Amigo program our downtown area is both safe and clean.

The Arts - The arts are alive and doing well in San Antonio through theater, movies, galleries, museums, public art, art schools, art classes and of course art for sale. “First Friday” brings artisans to the sidewalks in Southtown, public art installations abound on the River Walk and the Debra Benditz Gallery features an array of guest artists with works for sale.

Cowboy Lifestyle - While I don’t see gun racks in the back of

trucks anymore like I did when I first moved here in the 1980’s, the cowboy persona is strong. Jeans, boots and a pressed shirt are still appropriate for dressy attire. Trucks are not referred to as cars.

Country music is king and the King of Country Music, George Strait, lives in San Antonio.

Historic Preservation - Don’t tear it down! Fix it up, repurpose and reuse are words heard a lot around San Antonio. Old buildings, walls and streets provide character to our community. We treasure our 17C missions and the late gothic revival 1929 Tower Life Building complete with gargoyles as much as we do and the 1962 El Tropicano Riverwalk hotel.

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Dos Carolinas 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas Garcia Art Glass 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass

Melissa Guerra 303 Pearl Parkway #104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 www.melissaguerra.com Latin Kitchen Market

San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store

Tienda La Garza 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 Mexican Folk Art, Books and Apparel

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music Diana Krall 11/17, Tue @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre Tommy Immanuel 11/21, Sat @ 8pm Charline McCombs Empire Theatre Cheap Trick 11/27, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre

live theater Disney’s Alice in Wonderland 11/1, Sun @ 4:30pm Cameo Theatre Bride of Cthulhu 11/1, Sun @ 7pm 11/5-7, Thu-Fri @ 8pm Overtime Theater All-Star Video 11/1, Sun @ 7pm 11/5-8, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm 11/13-14, Fri-Sat @ 8pm 11/19-21, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Overtime Theater

Territory Featuring Jeffrey Brosk Now thru 1/8

children Red 11/1, Sun @ 2pm 11/4-8, Wed-Fri @ 2pm Sat-Sun @ 2pm Magic Theatre

INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES

A Charlie Brown Christmas 11/20-22, Fri @ 9:45am Sat-Sun @ 2pm 11/24-25. Tu @ 9:45am Wed @ 11:30am 11/28-29, Sat-Sun @ 2pm 12/1-6, Tue-Thu @ 9:45am Fri @ 11:30am Sat-Sun @ 2pm 12/8-13, Tue-Fri @ 9:45am Sat-Sun @ 2pm 11/15-20, Tue-Fri @ 9:45am Sat @ 7pm Sun @ 2pm 12/21-23, Mon-Wed @ 9:45am 12/26-27, Sat-Sun @ 2pm 12/28-30, Mon-Wed @ 11:30am Magik Children’s Theatre

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North Park Lexus Majestic Broadway Series The Phantom of the Opera (touring) 11/5, Thu @ 2pm & 7:30pm 11/6-15, Tue-Thu @ 7:30pm Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 2pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm & 7:30pm Majestic Theatre

Fall 2015 Artists in Residence Cally Spooner Marie Lorenz Larry Bamburg Curated by Cecilia Alemani 11/12-1/3

Rock of Ages 11/7-8, Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 4:30pm 11/13-29, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm Cameo Theatre

Window Works Cruz Ortiz Now thru 1/3

Rocky Horror Show 11/7, Sat @ 10:30pm Cameo Theatre

Narrative Axis Featuring Joey Fauerso, Tatiana Istomina, Patte Loper, Matt Neff, Mona Sharma, Adam Shecter, Naho Tarushi & Arturs Virtmanis Now thru 11/8

Elf: The Musical 11/21-12/26, Sat @ 2pm 12/21-23, Mon-Wed @ 7:30pm Cameo Theatre

Hudson Showroom Luz Maria Sanchez Now thru 1/3

Los Tejanos Now on view Faces of Survival Now thru 11/15 Our Part of Victory Now thru 12/7 Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab Now thru 1/3 LINDA PACE FOUNDATION Immersed An exhibition of works from the Linda Pace Foundation Collection Now thru 2/27 Adam (Public Artwork)

By Arturo Herrera 25’ h x 98’ w, Frost Bank Garage Commerce at Main Now thru 12/2016 SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART Jayne Lawrence: Contact Now thru 11/8 Stephanie Liner: Momentos of a Doomed Construct Now thru 11/8 Harvey Wang: From Darkroom To Daylight Now thru11/8

BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

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The upscale all-suites, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown sits on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk in the heart of downtown. The hotel is within walking distance of all the downtown attractions, world class shopping, casual and upscale dining and entertainment; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It is THE perfect place to stay at THE perfect location for vacation or business.

The spacious and beautiful three story atrium showcases a magnificent water feature surrounded by casual seating inviting you to sit back, enjoy the view from our floor to ceiling windows and relax. Experience the in-house signature restaurant, awarding winning Chef John Besh’s Luke featuring fresh farm to table cuisine with menus that change to capture the flavors of the season. The view of the San Antonio River from the restaurant and bar will add to the experience and keep you coming back time and again. Outdoor terraces will allow you to bask in the views and absorb the warmth and culture of San Antonio.

When it’s time to have some fun just head out from the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown start strolling along the River Walk or take one of the river barges and learn about the culture and history of San Antonio, the leading destination in the state of Texas. The Alamo is several blocks from the hotel along with all of the other attractions in downtown San Antonio.

the Perfect Place to Stay at the Perfect Location!

Our luxurious suites feature all the amenities that Embassy Suites Brand is known for along with our extra touch and attention to detail such as upgraded linens, in-suite high speed internet, both wired and wireless with spacious work and leisure space, business center, outdoor pool and spa with seasonal poolside bar and fitness center.

If you are looking for a business or social event location keep in mind the Embassy Suites Riverwalk has over 11,600 square feet of function space that can accommodate up to 900 people. Our meeting space is appointed with the latest in technology and equipment to ensure a successful and enjoyable event.

So if you are visiting for a day or a week–you’ll be glad you stayed downtown San Antonio on the River Walk at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown - it is THE perfect place to stay at THE perfect location for vacation or business. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 37

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FEDERICKSBURG San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States and has numerous shopping, dining and entertainment experiences for those travelers willing to explore beyond downtown. These areas of the city can be reached easily by Yellow Cab or local bus.

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The slogan “Uptown, Down Home” fits San Antonio to a Texas “T.” This is one of the friendliest cities you’ll ever visit. And the front lines of that friendliness are manned by volunteers.

The volunteer spirit is deeply ingrained in San Antonio’s hallowed history.

In 1836, when Texas declared independence, William Travis, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and the brave band of men who died fighting for freedom at the Alamo all volunteered to be there.

These days, San Antonio’s civic-minded volunteers face far less hazardous duty. But they’re still an integral part of the colorful fabric of the city, from welcoming visitors to the much needed muscle to power a multitude of year-round fiestas and fun.

Many visitors meet their first volunteer when they arrive at the San Antonio International Airport. Airport Ambassadors are trained volunteers who serve in the vanguard of hospitality for more than 8 million travelers who pass through the airport each year. You’ll know the Ambassadors by their denim vests, cowboy hats, official name tags and big smiles. Hundreds of them donate a minimum of four hours a week to the program, and many clock much more time. The masses of pins on their vests, tokens from appreciative visitors, are eye-catching testaments to their friendliness.

They’re constantly on the lookout for travelers in need of directions, information, maps, coupons or details about how to get around town, the

Ambassadors are a great introduction to the friendly, Bienvenidos a San Antonio!

This month is a great time to meet folks helping out at some of the year’s biggest events. More than 400 friendly San Antonio folks young and old will help the small non-profit Paseo del Rio Association prepare for the 34th annual Ford Holiday River Parade, a spectacular procession on the river downtown on November 27. These folks do everything from setup and take-down 12,000 chairs along the river banks and then greet and guide the arriving throngs of spectators for the popular parade.

In December Boy Scouts place 3,000 luminarias, bags with sand and a lit candle inside, along the River Walk each weekend, adding a traditional Mexican Christmas glow to the dazzling holiday lights in the trees.

Each spring, volunteers hang hundreds of sponsored yellow ribbons along the River Walk to honor friends and loved ones in the military. Project Yellow Ribbon is in conjunction with Paseo’s televised and nationally syndicated America’s Armed Forces River Parade. And in early fall, more volunteers will greet food-lovers who come downtown for a three-night culinary experience featuring downtown and River Walk restaurants.

Big amateur sporting events, particularly those that draw thousands of out-of-towners, also showcase our town’s volunteers. The non-profit San Antonio Sports organization coordinates local folks eager to help out.

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Nothing tops the tower

If you’re among the 10,000 or so visitors expected to attend this year’s SeaWorld Copa Rayados Internacional soccer tournament Nov. 26-30, you’ll encounter volunteers of all ages at all four of the stadium venues. For them, as for many San Antonians, Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to share the beauty of San Antonio with the world.

The following weekend, Dec. 4-6, San Antonio Sports volunteers will turn out in force again for the Bexar County Games Super Series Winter National Baseball Tournament, which brings 8U through 16U division baseball teams from around the nation to town for a championship competition.

That same weekend The Rock’n’Roll San Antonio Marathon, with its twoday Health and Fitness Expo, half a dozen races and rockin’ entertainment, will bring out one of San Antonio Sports’ biggest annual volunteer efforts.

With more than 250,000 racers expected on downtown streets, it’s a giant job. Throughout the weekend, nearly 2,000 volunteers on the Race Crew will help man start and finish lines and water stations, and take care of myriad tasks that make the event run smoothly. You’ll see them cheering on the runners and providing help where it’s needed, adding that special San Antonio-style welcome to the event.

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In early January each year, the Valero Alamo Bowl brings two top collegiate football teams from the Big 12 and Pac-12 to town along with thousands of excited fans. Hundreds of San Antonio’s volunteers will be there, too, wearing the distinctive Alamo-shaped logo on their polo shirts and jackets.

But the volunteers’ work actually starts each August, when an intense slate of pre-game events kicks off. From providing the people-power at high school football clinics and golf tournaments to helping promote the big game throughout the community, the volunteers give thousands of hours to make the Alamo Bowl a success.

You’re sure to leave San Antonio with many memories of beautiful sights, lively fun and special moments. But you’ll also remember the warmth and friendliness of the San Antonio volunteers you meet during your stay.

They’ve probably told you this, but it bears repeating: Y’all come back, now!

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Boardwalk Bistro 4011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0100 www.boardwalkbistro.net American Josephine Street Café 400 East Josephine San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-6169 www.josephinestcafe.com American Two Brothers 12656 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0222 twobrosbbqmarket.com Barbeque Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9988 www.formosagarden.com Chinese Golden Wok 8822 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-8282 www.golden-wok.com Chinese Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American

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Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek

Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian

Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican

Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers.com Hamburgers

Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian

The Fruteria 1401 South Flores San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 251-3104 www.thefruteria.com Mexican

Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint.com Hamburgers

Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese

India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio.com Indian

La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-7143 www.pappadeaux.com Seafood

Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian

La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain.com Mexican

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian

Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican

Two Step 9840 Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-2686 twosteprestaurant.com Southwestern Barn Door 8400 North New Braunfels San Antono, TX 78209 (210) 824-0166 thebarndoorestaurant.com Steakhouse Koi Kawa 4051 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-8111 Sushi

family DeWese’s Tip Top CAFE 2814 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191 www.tiptopcafe.com American Magnolia Pancake Haus 606 Embassy Oaks #100 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0828 magnoliapancakehaus.com American Earl Abel’s 1201 Alamo Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3358 www.earlabelssa.com Diner Food Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburgers Beto’s 8142 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com Barbeque

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fine dining Cappy’s 5011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9669 cappysrestaurant.com American CHEZ Vatel Bistro 218 East Olmos Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 828-3141 www.chezvatelbistro.com European Fleming’s 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9463 flemmingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Silo 434 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 483-8989 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse. com Steakhouse Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse. com Steakhouse

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SHOPPING //////////////////////////////////////////// Alley on Bitters 42555 West Bitters Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 585-3550 www.alleyonbitters.com Unique collection of shops and artists Lucchese Boot Company 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and Western wear JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 305 South Main #400 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-5106 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery Caliente Harley Davidson 7230 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 681-2254 www.calienteharley.com Harley Davidson Rentals

Kendra Scott 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7980 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry

The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com Shopping Center

Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall

Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL

The Vineyard 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 408-7200 thevineyardshoppingcenter. com Shopping Center Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center

Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

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ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// sports San Antonio Spurs Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 ww.nba.com/spurs San Antonio Rampage Hockey 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sarampage.com San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sastars.com

San Antonio Talons Arena Football 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 sanantoniotalons.com

theme parks MOrgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888. morganswonderland.com 4 SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com

Mission San Jose Six Flags Fiesta Texas 6701 San Jose Drive 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78214 San Antonio, TX 78257 9am-5pm Daily (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas www.nps.gov/saan 9 Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

missions Mission Concepcion 807 Mission San Antion, TX 78210 9am-5pm Daily (210) 534-1540 www.nps.gov/saan

Mission Espada

Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

ZOO 11 San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St San Antion, TX 78212 9am-5pm 365 days a year (210) 734-7184 www.sazoo-aq.org

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Thanks, Spurs, Thanks As San Antonians sit around the Thanksgiving table, we give thanks for our Spurs basketball team. They’re the whipped cream on our pumpkin pie, the cranberry sauce with our turkey. Not just for the five championship trophies they’ve brought home, but because they’re family! The Spurs players are the kind of guys every team and every town wants sitting around their Thanksgiving table.

When the Spurs signed LaMarcus Aldridge, he asked to wear the same number he had worn throughout his career. But the Spurs had retired beloved Bruce Bowen’s Number 12, who played on three Spurs championship teams. General manager R.C. Buford approached Bowen, now an ESPN analyst, with Aldridge’s request, Bowen agreed instantly, telling the San Antonio Express-News he wanted the new player to “feel part of the family.”

They make us proud. Forbes magazine named the Spurs the 2000s’ “Team of the Decade.” This year Kawhi Leonard brought home the Defensive Player of the Year Award. By a vote of nearly 300 NBA players Tim Duncan was awarded the 2014 – 2015 Twyman-Stokes award, for selfless play, leadership, and commitment and dedication to his team. The Spurs Coyote mascot snagged 44

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an award for Video Skit of the Year at the NBA Mascots Conference in August.

And like our city, the Spurs are culturally diverse, and they get along. In January, at an event following their 2014 Championship, President Obama praised the Spurs for their sportsmanship calling them the United Nations of basketball with more countries represented on the team than any other. Then the Spurs raised the bar by becoming the first NBA team with a woman coach. Becky Hammon coached the Spurs summer league team to the championship in July of 2015.

They give new meaning to the word “loyalty.”

David Robinson, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard started their careers as Spurs.

Duncan, Parker and Manu Ginobili are still

together 13 years later. Sean Elliott, George Gervin, and David Robinson are spending their retirement here. Gervin played nine NBA seasons in San Antonio, and Robinson, who led the Spurs to their first NBA championship and played his entire 14-year career here, have sponsored schools named in their honor. Robinson donated millions during his career to an independent school in SA geared toward children from mixed communities.

And like a proud family, we wear their jerseys and we fly flags from the windows of our cars.

Every year during the NBA playoffs, the Dixie Flag Manufacturing Company flies a 30’ x 60’ “Go Spurs Go” flag on a 107 foot tall flagpole.

We get Spurs images shaved into our haircuts, like the one of Aldridge by barber Rob Ferrell.

Local artist Christopher Montoya painted a mural of the city skyline, a rainbow, and the Coyote hefting a basketball. We hold a giant love fest with a parade on the River Walk and a free celebration at the AT&T Center, every time our boys bring home a championship trophy – five and counting! And every corner of the city rings with the chant “Go, Spurs, Go!” www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music Aaron Lewis 11/6, Fri @ 7pm (doors open) Cowboys Dancehall Fort Sam Houston Jazz Paul Taylor and Euge Groove 11/6, Fri @ 7pm Fort Sam Houston Theater San Antonio International Piano Competition Piano Series Beethoven 1: Sonatas for Piano And Violin 11/7, Sat @ 8pm Brian Lewis, violin Rick Rowley, piano Concert Hall at University of the Incarnate Word Carver Community Cultural Center Presents Robert Cray Band 11/7, Sat @ 8pm Jo Long Theatre @ The Carver Regency Jazz Band 11/8, Sun @ 3pm Witte Museum San Antonio Chamber Music Society Zemlinsky String Quartet 11/8, Sun @ 3:15pm Temple Beth-El

Art San Antonio Presents Charles Yang, violin 11/10, Tue @ 7:30pm Ruth Taylor Recital Hall Trinity University Juan Gabriel 11/12, Thu @ 8pm AT&T Center Tuesday Musical Club Intersection 11/17, Tue @ 2pm Laurel Heights United Methodist Kip Moore 11/20, Fri @ 7pm (doors open) Cowboys Dancehall Newsboys featuring Hawk Nelson and Ryan Stevenson 11/22, Sun @ 7pm Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University Alejandro Fernandez 11/27, Fri @ 9pm Freeman Coliseum Cole Swindell: Down Home Tour 11/28, Sat @ 7pm (doors open) Cowboys Dancehall San Antonio Symphony Handel’s Messiah 11/29, Sun @ 3pm

Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Concordia Lutheran

Live theater Green Day’s American Idiot 11/1, Sun @ 3pm Woodlawn Theatre The Music Man 11/1, Sun @ 3pm Russell Hill Rogers Theatre at The Playhouse San Antonio Bad Jews 11/5-14, Thu @ 7:30pm Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm (no shows Fridays ) Sheldon Vexler Theatre Blithe Spirit 11/5-14, Thu-Sat @ 6:15 (dinner), 8pm (show) Harlequin Dinner Theatre Threepenny Opera 11/13-15, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm 11/18-21, Wed-Thu @ 7pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm Jane and Arthur Stieren Theater at Trinity University Peter Pan 11/27-12/19, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 3pm 12/20, Sun @ 3pm & 7:30pm

12/21-23, Mon-Wed @ 7:30pm Woodlawn Theatre Tinsel Town 11/27-12/19, Thu-Sat @ 6:15 (dinner), 8pm (show) 12/26, Sat @ 6:15 (dinner), 8pm (show) Harlequin Dinner Theatre Las Nuevas Tamaleras 11/28-12/7, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm 12/12-14, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2pm Guadalupe Theatre

comedy Hypnotist Gary Conrad 11/1, Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Andy Beningo 11/4, Wed @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Ryan Hamilton 11/5-7, Thu @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Andy Beningo 11/8, Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Del Shores: SINgulary Sordid 11/14, Sat @ 8pm Woodlawn Theatre Bruce Bruce 11/13-15, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Bryan Callen 11/20-22, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Jesse Pangelinan and Friends 11/25, Wed @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Lisa Landry 11/27-29, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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For those travelers that enjoy off the beaten path experiences the areas surrounding San Antonio are known for their history, small towns, antiques, wineries, scenic views and unique travel experiences. These areas surrounding San Antonio are easily accessed by car or bus.

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Ornament goes on sale November 27th at select River Walk retailers.

! l a i c fi f O Now It’s In September 2015 archeologists discovered at the banks of the Rhine River in Germany what is believed to be the earliest evidence of souvenirs dating back 1,900 years. This is a timeless acknowledgment

hologram sticker”. Even with our upcoming River Walk consumables, whether it’s our mouth watering chips / salsa or our fresh beef jerky items will be the highest and organic quality.

of man’s desire to fondly remember a destination or vacation by bringing a piece of their experience home with them.

The River Walk was built in the 1930’s and popularized as a vacation destination in 1968 when the World’s Fair came to San Antonio. The flood of souvenirs started almost immediately. Today at the banks of the San Antonio River Walk you soon will be able to find souvenir treasures to take home, too. Lots and lots of them. Coming soon to retailers and shops in and around the River Walk area will be a variety of items from apparel and accessories items like tees, tanks, hoodies, crew, shorts, loungewear, sleepwear, headwear, flip flops, to a lot of souvenirs and collectibles like key chains, magnets, can and bottle coolies, holiday ornaments, medallions, pins, and “Loteria-type” card games, etc.

In 2015 the first “officially-licensed” River Walk merchandise program was softly launched. Why now? Three simple reasons: Quality, Authenticity and Support.

Quality merchandise means every item you bring home will have undergone extensive approvals as to materials, durability and craftsmanship. The River Walk Tee-shirt, Sweat Shirt, or Polo, for example, that you buy will wash and wear like a dream for years to come providing you with many years of enjoyment. The same quality will go into everything sold whether it’s an ergonomically-designed water bottle to glow-in-the-dark magnets to a perfect fitting cap. Each item will carry the River Walk’s own good housekeeping seal of approval, its “officially-licensed hang tag and

Authenticity means that all River Walk merchandise will be like you’re buying “authentic” Spurs, NBA or NFL merchandise. Be sure to look for our “officiallylicensed River Walk merchandise hang tag” so you know you will be getting the best, and not some imitation or poor quality item. And, speaking of authenticity, your River Walk vendors and our community agencies will be taking an active roll in making sure you’re getting only “official-licensed” merchandise. Asking for and purchasing officially-licensed River Walk merchandise is a clear message of support to your beloved River Walk.

Supporting the River Walk means a portion of each sale goes towards costly maintenance of the River Walk. It will also be used to produce bigger and better special events on the River Walk. Did you know that it takes a village to execute 27 events annually ranging from craft shows to the Ford Holiday River Parade, which attracts 125,000 people? It does. And, that’s why we’re allocating a portion of the proceeds from all “officiallylicensed River Walk merchandise” to go back to promotion, preservation and maintenance of the River Walk. Our mission is to protect the integrity of our River Walk logo and the special bond the River Walk has with the community and culture. We’ll also be encouraging that only “officiallylicensed River Walk merchandise” will be offered by retailers and shops alike and no cheap knock-offs or non-licensed items. The River Walk logo is like our symbol of excellence. Sadly, the now non-existent village on the Rhine River did not withstand the test of time. With your support of “officially-licensed River Walk merchandise”, the River Walk will be around for a long, long time.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Dodging Duck Brewhaus 402 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-3825 www.dodgingduck.com American Grist Mill River Restaurant & Bar 1287 Gruene Road Gruene, TX 78130 625-0684 gristmillrestaurant.com American High’s Café & Store 726 High Street Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-4995 highscafeandstore.com American Huisache Grill & Wine Bar 303 W. San Antonio St. New Bruanfels, TX 78130 (830) 620-9001 www.huisache.com American Lincoln Street 111 South Lincoln Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8463 www.lincolnst.com American Mike’s in the Village 2355 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163 (830) 438-2747 mikesinthevillage.com American

Pecan Street Brewing 106 East Pecan Avenue Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2500 pecanstreetbrewing.com American

Valeria Farm-to-Table Restaurant 109 Waterview Pkwy. Ste 105 Boerne, TX 78006 (830)-331-1393 www.valeriarestaurant.com American

Scenic Loop Café & Bar 25615 Boerne Stage Rd. San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 687-1818 scenicloopcafe.com American

Hoffbrau 18403 IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 877-1500 hofbraurim.com German American

The Creek 119 Staffel Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2005 texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

Piatti’s 17101 La Cantera Pkwy Bldg 7 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 251-3542 www.piatti.com Italian

Cypress Grille 170 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-1353 cypressgrilleboerne.com American

El Chaparral 15103 Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8302 elchaparral.com Mexican

Bluebonnet Café 211 US Highway 281 Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-2344 bluebonnetcafe.net Diner Food

Cowboy Steakhouse 416 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-5688 cowboysteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Little Gretel 518 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-1368 littlegretel.com German

Hermann Sons Steakhouse 577 US Highway 90 Hondo, TX 78861 (830) 426-2220

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Po-Po Family Restaurant 829 FM 289 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4194 poporestaurant.com American Cranky Franks BBQ Company 1679 South US Hwy 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-2353 crankyfranksbbq.com Barbeque Rudy’s Barbeque 24152 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-2141 www.rudysbbq.com Barbeque

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Sammy’s 202 Highway 90 East Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 931-2204 sammysrestaurant.com Diner Food Alamo Springs 107 Alamo Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8004 alamospringscafe.com Hamburgers

Fine Dining The Grill at Leon Springs 24116 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-8797 leonspringsgrill.com American Hilltop 10661 Highway 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8922 www.hilltopcafe.com American Sustenio 17103 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 598-2950 www.eilanhotel.com American August E 203 East San Antonio St Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-1585 august-es.com Asian Le Chat Noir 1403 Angelo Street Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 583-9347 lechatnoireatery.com French Welfare Cafe 223 Welfare Waring Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3700 www.welfaretexas.com German Francesca’s at Sunset 16641 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6500 resortlacantera.com Southwestern Navajo Grill 803 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8289 www.navajogrill.com Southwestern Grey Moss Inn 19010 Scenic Loop Rd. Grey Forest, TX 78023 (210) 695-8301 grey-moss-inn.com Steak Bob’s Steak & Chop House 5815 Rim Pass Dr. San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 222-2627 bobs-steakandchop.com Steak Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 136 North Castell New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 624-1024 myronsprime.com Southwestern

Longhorn Café 23775 West IH 10 Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-7766 thelonghorncafe.com Hamburger

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ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// bat caves Railroad Tunnel 10619 Old San Antonio Rd Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (866) 978-2287 Dawn - Dusk Daily

bourbon distillery Garrison Brothers 1827 Hye-Albert Road Hye, TX 78635 (830) 392-0246 www.garrisonbros.com 8am-5pm M-F

caverns 1 Cascade Caverns

226 cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015 (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-6pm Sa-Sun Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4212 cavewithoutaname.com 9am-6pm Daily

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Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 9am-5pm daily naturalbridgecaverns.com

distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery 26606 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (830) 714-4581 12pm-5pm Sat rebeccacreekdistillery.com

entertainment 4 Morgan’s Wonderland

5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 morganswonderland.com ZDT’s amusement park 301 W Kingsbury Seguin, TX 78155 (830) 386-0151 zdtamusement.com

glider rides San Antonio Soaring Society 400 Boerne Stage Airfield Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 981-2345

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golf courses Cedar Creek Golf Course 8250 Vista Colina San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 695-5050 alamocitygolftrail.com Tapatio Springs Resort & Golf Couse 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 537-4197 tapatio.com/golf Canyon Springs 24400 Canyon Golf Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com TPC Golf Course 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261 (210) 558-2365 www.tpc.com/ tpc-san-antonio The Palmer Course 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com

hiking Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-4616 8am-Dusk www.cibolo.org Enchanted Rock 16710 Ranch Road 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3636 8am-10pm Daily

Spring Branch, TX 7 8070 (830) 438-2656 8am-10pm Daily

dance halls John T. Floores Country Store 14492 Old Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8827 liveatfloores.com Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606-1281 www.gruenehall.com

live entertainment Luckenbach 412 Luckenbach Town Loop Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-3224 9am til close www.luckenbachtexas.com

horse racing Retama Racetrack 1 Retama Parkway Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-7000 10:30am-11pm Daily retamapark.com

museum

Government Canyon 12861 Galm Road San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-9055 F-M 7am-10pm

LBJ house 199 Park Road 52 Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 868-7128 8am-5pm Daily

Guadalupe River State Park 3350 Park Road 31

National Museum of the Pacific War 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8600 9am-5pm Daily pacificwarmuseum.org Agricultural Heritage Museum 102 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-5509 10am-4pm Sat agmuseum.us

OLD WEST VILLAGE Enchanted Springs Ranch 242 State Hwy 46 West Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-8222 10am-5pm Sat-Sun enchantedspringsranch. com

OLIVE OIL FARMS Bella Vista Ranch 3101 Mount Sharp Road Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-6514 www.texasoliveoil.com Sandy Oak Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road Elmendorf, TX 78112 (210) 621-0044 9am-4pm Tu-Sat sandyoaks.com

SHOPPING Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West

San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 9am-9pm Daily basspro.com

WILDFLOWER FARM Wildseed Farm 100 Legacy Drive Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (800) 848-0078 9:30am-5pm Daily www.wildseedfarms.com

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WIILDLIFE RANCH Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (830) 438-7400 wildliferanchtexas.com

WINERY Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Road Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 644-2681 beckervineyards.com Bell Mountain Vineyards 463 Bell Mountain Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3297 10am-5pm Sat bellmountainwine.com

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EVENTS //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music Encore Performance Series Austin Lounge Lizards 11/4, Wed @ 7:30pm Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Texas State University San Marcos Los Lonely Boys 11/6, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall Wagon Aces 11/6, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Bart Crow 11/6, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Guest Artist Series Ye-Eun Kwat, piano 11/7, Sat @ 6pm Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Texas State University San Marcos Midland 11/7, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Hot Texas Swing Band 11/7, Sat @ 8pm Twin Sisters Dancehall

Reckless Kelley 11/7, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall Ray Wylie Hubbard 11/13, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Cactus Country 11/13, Fri @ 8pm Leon Springs Dancehall Merle Haggard 11/13, Fri @ 8:15pm John T. Floore Country Store Turnpike Troubadours 11/14, Sat @ 4:30pm John T. Floore Country Store A Night at the Opry 11/14, Sat @ 7:30pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg Texas Rebellion 11/14, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall John Christopher Way 11/14, Sat @ 8pm Kendalia Halle

Fredericksburg Music Club Albert and Gage 11/15, Sun @ 3pm Fredericksburg United Methodist International Concert Series Harvey Pittel, saxophone 11/17, Tue @ 7:30pm Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Texas State University San Marcos JD McPherson 11/19, Thu @ 8pm Gruene Hall The Merles 11/20, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall David Allen Coe 11/20, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store The Sentimental Journey Orchestra: Stage Door Canteen 11/21-22, Sat @ 2:30pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg

Glen Collins & The Alibis 11/14, Sat @ 8pm Leon Springs Dancehall

Star Spangled Cabaret Lone Star Lyric Salutes America 11/21, Sat @ 7:30pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels Mike Ryan 11/21, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Thomas Michael Riley 11/21, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dancehall Rodney Carrington 11/22, Sun @ 5pm & 8pm Paul Poag Theatre Del Rio Dale Watson 11/25, Wed @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Hayes Carll 11/27, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall Almost Patsy Cline Band 11/27, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Reckless Kelly 11/27, Fri @ 8:30pm John T. Floore Country Store Jody Nix 11/28, Sat @ 8pm Leon Springs Dancehall

Roger Creager 11/28, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dancehall Jon Wolfe 11/28, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store William Clark Green 11/28, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

live theater Our Town 11/1, Sun @ 2pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg Playhouse 2000 The Foreigner 11/5-8, Thu-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm 11/13-15, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm VK Garage Theater Kerrville Beauty and The Wurst 11/6-15, Mon-Sun (Wurstfest presentation – check theater for show times) Circle Arts Theatre New Braunfels

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Located in Rivercenter Mall on 3rd Level 849 East Commerce 210-229-1420 www.sanantoniocomedyclubs.com Not valid with special events.

Expires 11/30/15

FREE DESSERT

With a purchase of 2 Entrees & 2 Beverage Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency Maddogs.net • (210) 222-0220 One Coupon per table per visit. Expires 11/30/15.

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Surrounding Areas

EVENTS ///////////////////////////////////// The Odd Couple 11/13-28, Thu @ 7:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm (No show Thu-11/26) Boerne Community Theatre The Wimberley Players Other Desert Cities 11/13-12/6, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm Wimberley Playhouise

miscellaneous Wurstfest 11/6-15, Landa Park New Braunfels Dickens on Main 11/27-28, Fri-Sat / 1pm-11pm Downtown Boerne

Chaps! A Jingle Jangle Christmas 11/20-29, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm 12/3-5, Thu-Sat @ 7:30pm Elizabeth Huth Coates Indoor Theatre -Ingram

RIVER WALK: A NO FLOOD ZONE Did you know the River Walk cannot flood due to a series of 6 flood gates and a lock and damn by Brooklyn Street. The Olmos Damn, located 5 miles north, also helps with water control downtown.

The water level is adjusted by the opening and closing of the flood gates to ensure water never rises above the sidewalk level of the River Walk downtown.

Surrounding Areas

SHOPPING /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Cosas 1109 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-1500 cosasonline.com Cultural Art and Collectibles

Kendra Scott 15900 La Cantera Parkway #2290 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 399-2854 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry

San Marcos Prime Outlets 3939 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-2200 www.premiumoulets.com Outlet Mall

Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8032 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-8214 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery

Fiesta on Main 436 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 319-3236 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

Garden Ridge Pottery 17975 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 599-5700 www.gardenridge.com Pottery, Furniture & Crafts

Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts

Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 www.basspro.com Outdoor Hunting & Fishing

Ranch at the Rim 18007 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 319-3001 www.ranchattherim.com Fine western wear

The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Outdoor Shopping Mall

The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8320 Agora Parkway San Antonio, TX 78154 (210) 566-7604 shoptheforumsa.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague.org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry

Busseys flea market 18738 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (830) 609-0800 www.busseyfm.com Flea Market

Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-7446 www.tangeroutlets.com/sanmarcos Outlet Mall

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Shopping Center

Red 307 East Main Street Frederickburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-0700 www.redinfred.com Unique Collection of items for the Home

The Rim 17503 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 641-1777 www.therimsa.com Shopping Center

Traditions at the Depot 518 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2795 traditionsatthedepot.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions

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849 e Commerce street, #171 san Antonio, tx 78205

FREE CHIPS and QUESO with purchase of an Entrée* 849 E. Commerce/River Walk (Below Marriott Rivercenter)

(210) 225-7662

10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE

210.272.0403 | mariamexicanbistro.com

Valid at the San Antonio location only. Not available with any other discounts, specials, coupons or offers.

*One per table

Does not include tax or gratuity. Limit one coupon per table, per visit. This as cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes alcohol.

$

5

off

124 Losoya St., San Antonio, TX 78205

210-224-0773 www.segcity.com

12

SAVE UP TO

$

Present this coupon and receive $2.00 Off each adult and $1.00 Off each Child’s Full Price Discovery Tour Ticket.

Limit 6.

210-651-6101 •naturalbridgecaverns.com Not Valid With Any Other Discount or Program.

Expires 11/30/15.

10124

10

SAVE UP TO

$

15% off

Regular Dinner

Valid for up to 8 guests per table/reservation.

313 E. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas 78205

210.299.1600

Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Not valid on restaurant holidays. Does not apply to salad-area only dinner or discounted children’s prices. Beverages, alcoholic beverages, desserts, tax and gratuity not included. Expires 11/30/15

FREE BEVERAGE With the purchase of entree during happy hour only.

Happy Hour 4-8PM 409 E. Commerce 210-465-uGLY www.coyoteuglysaloon.com

BuY One get One

50 % Off

Good on Ice Cream Cones and Sundaes 111 W. Crockett St. San Antonio Tx 78205 Next to Hard Rock Café Not valid with other offers.

Limit one coupon per group. Expires 11/30/15

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20% OFF

ENTIRE GUEST CHECK

One coupon, per check, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic beverages not included. Valid only 903 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX location. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the u.S.A. Offer ends 11/30/15

Now serving breakfast every Saturday 9am to 11am

$1.00 OFF PER PERSON UP TO 10 PEOPLE

521 River Walk (210)223-2939 | cafeole.us FREE Queso with the purchase of TWO Dinner menu entrees.

Across from the Alamo 329 Alamo Plaza • (210) 224-2288

Limit 10 guests per coupon. Not valid with any other offer.

Expires 11/30/15. RIO MAG

*limit one coupon per table – Expires 11/30/15

FREE CHIPS & QUESO Crockett at Navarro (210) 293-7482 |www.pizzaritas.com

4

Two big slices!

$ 52

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Applies to Cheese or Pepperoni slices.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

Available for delivery and in-house.

Visit Us At The Republic of Texas Restaurant and receive a complimentary order of Chips & Queso.

526 Riverwalk • 210-226-6256 www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com Minimum purchase of $25.00.

Not valid with any other offers. Subject to Blackout Dates.

One Coupon per table. Expires 11/30/15

FREE BASKET OF HAND BATTERED FRIED PICKLES With the purchase of TWO dinner menu entrees.

237 Loyosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-9374 www.riverrestaurants.com Limit one coupon per table. Expires 11/30/15

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

On the San Antonio Riverwalk 223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864

FREE Homemade Potato Chips in a basket served with avocado crèam dipping sauce.*

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT

to those in uniform or with an active duty military ID.**

charliewantsaburger.com Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Dog-Friendly Patio, Restaurant & Sports Bar. *With purchase of any entrée.

One per table of 4. **Military discount on food only.

$

3

Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée.

111 W. Crockett Street, Suite 101 (210) 227-2782 paesanosriverwalk.com Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Offer only valid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.

OFF

111 W. Crockett Street, Located on the River Walk (210) 224-ROCK Hardrock.com

ADULT OR CHILD TICKET

301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299

RIPLEYS.COM/SANANTONIO

Not valid with any other offer. Good up to six people.

Expires 11/30/15 • ©RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT INC. - RIO MAG

PRESENT THIS AD AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY HARD ROCK SOUVENIR WITH $20 PURCHASE Valid only at San Antonio Location. Not valid with other offers.

One person per visit.Expires 11/30/15.

10

Save up to

$

On the San Antonio River Walk 421 E. Commerce St. (210) 226-8462 rioriocantina.com

FREE

Chile con Queso OR Guacamole & Chips with purchase of entrée.*

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Texas-Sized Mexican Food. * One complimentary order of Chile con Queso OR Guacamole and Chips per table. Purchased entrée does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, alcohol or desserts. One offer per table, not to be used in conjunction with other coupons.

NAKED IGUANA Complimentary Chile con Queso* appetizer per table Happy Hour Every Day 3pm–6pm and 9pm–11pm *1 coupon per table. Happy Hour limited to inside Naked Iguana Tequila Lounge located on River level.

9 oz Rio Rita 3.50 • Well Drinks 3.50 Beers from 2.50 to 3.50 On The Riverwalk • 421 East Commerce • (210) 226-8462

Tower of the Americas

Parties of LESS than 8

FREE FLAUTAS

(seasoned chicken rolled up in a tortilla)

with the purchase of 1 entrée Parties of 8 or MORE

LA PACHANGA APPETIZER (Cup of Queso, beef tacos and flautas)

with the purchase of 2 entrées Coupon not valid with other offers or coupons.

Please present coupon to server at time of ordering.

110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk 210-277-6300

FREE CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

2

$

OFF TOWER TICKET

701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

210.223.3101

Toweroftheamericas.com Ticket includes unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags over Texas & 4-D Theater Ride. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit one $2.00 off coupon per person. No cash Value.

Expires 12/31/15.

$

2

OFF

an Adult Entrée with this ad Ice Cold Drinks & Good Texas Food Breakfast Fri-Sun from 9am-11am Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm

With the purchase of an adult entrée.

245 e. Commerce River Level at Navarro & Crockett 210-227-RiTA • www.ritasontheriver.com

One coupon per table per visit. Offer at Riverwalk location only.

Must present coupon. Expires 11/30/15.

Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table

Mexican Dining. Redefined.

ONE FREE PORK TAMALE POPS* Winner Best Restaurant at the Taste of the River Walk 2014 and 2015 Happy Hour: M-F: 3pm – 6 pm, $5 Small House Margaritas, $5 Chile Con Queso Address: Phone: 200 River Walk St #100, (210) 224-9835 San Antonio,TX 78205 (Next to the Aztec Theater) Restriction: *Valid until 11/30/15. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. One per party only. Dine-in only. Additional restrictions may apply.

ZOCCA $4 OFF

Cuisine D’itAliA

MILITARY

PResent COuPOn At AdMissiOns Not to be combined with any other offer 6320 Bandera Rd., SA, TX 78238 210.310.3210 www.sanantonioaquarium.net Expires 12/31/15

Receive a FREE Appetizer with Purchase of Entrée

AMeRiCA’s PReMieR indOOR KARting CenteR

$5 OFF Limited to 1 per person, M-F.

Offer not valid withany other discounts, race, or group packages. Adult racers are 4’-10” and up.

Junior racers are 4’-4’9” * Limit one coupon per person. Not combined with any other offers

1-888-k1-kARTS • k1SPEED.com

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SHOPS

Explore. Shop. Dine.

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RESTAURANTS

La Villita, south of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods. In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Today, nearly 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas. You’ll find paintings, folk art, textiles, sculptures, copper wares, jewelry, and more. Plus, in the midst of these tree-lined walkways and plazas, enjoy a savory culinary experience at the area restaurants with options ranging from traditional Mexican flavors to steakhouse favorites.

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