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Table of Contents Welcome to the 32nd annual Bud Light, The Taste
Enjoy appetizer portions of signature dishes from over 30 participating restaurants on Houston Street and the River Walk during a three-day food lovers extravaganza. Each night you vote on your favorite dish. The People’s Choice award gives winning restaurant serious bragging rights!
6 Guide to The Taste 7 Tuesday Participating Restaurants 8–9 Tuesday Map 10 Wednesday Participating Restaurants 12–13
Wednesday Map
16 Thursday Participating Restaurants 17 Thursday Map
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Had Boudro’s been serving on the River Walk back then, Jim Bowie could have carved his Center Cut Top Sirloin with a butter knife. Prime steaks, Gulf Coast seafood and the best Margaritas around have made Boudro’s one of the Alamo City’s most loved restaurants. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.” Join us riverside, inside or (with reservations) on a barge dinner cruise.
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FAQs Why do I need a wristband?
The wristband, along with your punch card will provide you with access and food at each participating restaurant. Drinks may be purchased at each stop, but are not included.
Why do I need a punch card?
Please present your punch card at each restaurant when receiving food. Please enjoy only one serving per restaurant. This will help to ensure you have visited all the participating restaurants. At your last stop please use the punch card to vote for your favorite dish of the evening and deposit it in the bright yellow voting boxes.
Walk vs. Barge Ride?
Please walk from restaurant to restaurant on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Barge rides are only available on Wednesday night from 6-8pm between these points: Ruth’s Chris toRiver’s Edge (Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel) toLas Ramblas toIron Cactus (end of barge rides) Please walk to restaurants grouped around each area (see maps on pages 14 & 15)
Your VOTE counts!
Please remember to vote for the one dish you liked the most at the last restaurant you visit. Make your selection on the punch card and deposit in the bright yellow boxes available at every restaurant.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015 – 6 to 9 PM
Restaurants on Houston Street
Participating Restaurants 01. Acenar (Hotel Valencia)
Beef Short Rib Tacos
02. Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
Sashimi Tuna Taco
03. Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
Mini Chorizo Burger
04. Houston St. Bistro
Chicken Marsala - Sauteed Chicken Breast Topped w/ Mushroom Marsala Wine Sauce
05. Luke San Antonio
Gulf Oyster Bar
06. Market on Houston (Sheraton Gunter)
Ropa Vieja Street Taco - Pulled Chicken and Beef in a Corn Tortilla w/ Salsa, Radish, Charred Corn Pico, and Avocado Crema
07. Nothing Bundt Cakes*
Assort Bundtinis *(retail store in Alamo Heights) For tonight only they are located across from Texas de Brazil
08. Texas de Brazil
Flank Steak, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri Sauce
09. The Palm
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Mushroom Polenta
10. Moses Roses Hideout
House-Made Smoked Brisket Taco Topped w/ Cheddar, Pico de Gallo and BBQ Sauce; Smoked Meatloaf Topped w/ BBQ Sauce and Bacon Chutney
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Please remember to vote at the last restaurant you visit. Make your selection on the punch card and deposit in the bright yellow boxes at any of the restaurants.
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NORTH FLORES
Bud Light River Walk Halloween Haunt & Parade . October 31, 7-10:30pm W PECAN ST River Walk, Arneson Theatre Music, costume contest, adult beverages and decorated floats combine for a ghoulish good time. FREE. Ford Holiday River Parade November 27, 7-9PM A Texas holiday tradition since 1981 For more information & tix: www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com E TRAVIS ST.
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Ford Holiday Boat Caroling Wednesday thru Sunday only, December 2-20, 6:15-8:15pm 4-5 boats usher carolers along the downtown River Walk. Over 185 churches, civic groups and schools participate annually. To reserve a barge for your group call 210-227-4262 ext.103. Viewing is free. Boat carolers have small fee.
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Ford Caroling Nights with Santa December 4 & 5th, 6-9pm River Walk, Arneson Theatre Photograph your kids and family with the “real” Santa while listening to carolers and enjoying the holiday lights. Free.
Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 At Dusk, Weather Permitting Stroll the River Walk and enjoy 3,000 Luminarias (27,000 candles glowing in paper OM bags over 9 days) along the banksW of. C the river MERC E ST. and 100,000 lights in the trees. Free.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 – 6 to 9 PM
Restaurants on the River Walk Participating Restaurants
01. Barriba Cantina
Chipotle Pork Tacos
02. Chili’s (in Rivercenter Mall)
Boneless Buffalo Wings OR Chips & Queso
03. County Line
Baby Back Pork Ribs
04. Dick’s Last Resort
Pulled Pork Sliders
05. Hard Rock Café
Oreo Cheesecake
06. Iron Cactus
Quail Sliders & Pork Tamale Pops
07. Las Ramblas (Hotel Contessa)
Smoked Ham Hock Arancini, Braised Greens, Tabasco Syrup
08. River’s Edge (Hilton Palacio del Rio)
Mac ‘N Cheese with Jalapeno Bacon
09. Ruth’s Chris
Chicken Gumbo and Bread Pudding
10. Tony Roma’s (inside Rivercenter Mall)
Baby Back Ribs, Jalapeno Poppers, Shrimp Taco
11. Zocca Cuisine de Italia (Westin Riverwalk )
3-Cheese Italian Macaroni & Cheese with Lobster & Prosciutto
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Please remember to vote at the last restaurant you visit. Make your selection on the punch card and deposit in the bright yellow boxes at any of the restaurants.
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ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN SAN ANTONIO rated by tripadvisor*
ZOCCA CUISINE D’ITALIA CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN CUISINE ON THE RIVERWALK
OPEN EVERY DAY Breakfast: 6:30am to 11am Lunch: 11am to 5pm Dinner: 5pm to 10pm Bar: 11am to 2am * Outside patio seating available
ON THE RIVER AT THE WESTIN HOTEL 420 W. MARKET STREET 210-444-6070 | ZOCCARIVERWALK.COM
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A view with a room.
©2014 Omni Hotels & Resorts
Escape to San Antonio’s River Walk, and enjoy luxurious amenities, impeccable service and outstanding cuisine. Plus, a relaxing spa just across the river. Book your room today. 210-518-1000 omnihotels.com/sanantonioriverwalk
The very best in seafood. Indulge in one of the finest dining experiences on the River Walk at Ostra, featuring the freshest seafood dishes in town and an acclaimed Oyster Bar. Complete your meal with a glass of wine, or choose from a selection of 70 tequilas and mezcals. Reserve your table today. Call 210-396-5817 Mokara Hotel & Spa 212 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 ©2014 Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni La Maison del Rio & mokara hotel & Spa bring you the culinary talents of Chef benjamin! For more than two decades, Executive Chef Benjamin Scott
Knack has specialized in classical gastronomical techniques to create high-quality, innovative interpretations of American cuisine and more. As a nationally recognized food service leader, Knack was featured on season eight of Hell’s Kitchen, placing third on the FOX American reality television cooking competition. Inspired by the diverse culture and cuisine of San Antonio, Knack’s gourmet culinary creations emphasize fresh seafood and local vegetables. Knack is dedicated to quality and relies upon artisanal ingredients to compose each dish he creates. Prior to his arrival at the Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa, Knack was the executive chef for The Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, New Hampshire, focusing on seasonal ingredients to create top-quality meals. As the chef de cuisine for Boston’s Sel de la Terre Long Wharf, Knack also oversaw operations for sister company Au Soleil Catering. Just before joining Sel de la Terre Long Wharf, Knack worked as an instructor and manager for the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) in Montpelier, Vermont, where he instructed chefs-in-training on customer service and consulting. Knack has also served as a pastry chef with Boston’s L’Espalier; executive chef for the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro; pastry chef at Hyatt Hotels in both Beaver Creek, Colorado, and Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii; and pastry chef at Christopher’s in Phoenix.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015 – 6 to 9 PM
Restaurants on the River Walk Participating Restaurants 01. Bier Garten
Sausage and Kraut Balls
02. Boudro’s
Devil’s River Lamb Slider with Brie, Arugula and Carmelized Onions served with a Spicy Chai & Ginger Shake
03. Café Ole
Mini Chicken Flauta, Poblano Cream, Cotija Cheese & Cheese Quesadillas
04. Casa Rio
Beef and Pork Street Tacos w/ Poblano Sauce
05. Charlie Wants A Burger
Coca-Cola Carnitas with Fresh Pineapple Salsa on Steamed Rolls
06. Landry’s Seafood
Lobster Bisque and Crawfish Bread
07. La Paloma Riverwalk
Ceviche de Camaron
08. Michelino’s
Meatballs & Artichoke Dip on Crostini
09. Lone Star Café
Hand-battered & Fried Loaded Potato Balls, served w/Housemade Ranch Dressing
10. Mad Dogs British Pub
Fish & Chips
11. Pat O’Brien’s
Sliced Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese; Sliced Roast Beef on French Bread with Creamy Horseradish, Cherry Tomato with Bacon, Lettuce & Mayonnaise
12. Rio Rio Cantina
Mini Taco Assortment with Salsas and Tortilla Chips
13. The Republic of Texas Restaurant
Pork Slider with Honey Jack Bourbon BBQ Sauce and 40th AnniversaryCake
14. The Original Mexican Restaurant
Beef Gorditas
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Please remember to vote at the last restaurant you visit. Make your selection on the punch card and deposit in the bright yellow boxes at any of the restaurants.
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Shrimp Paesano
Juicy Lucy
Mediterranean and Italian specialties. Riverside and patio dining. Handcrafted Margaritas.
Restaurant & Sports Bar on the River Walk. Handcrafted Margaritas and Craft Beers.
Lunch and Dinner daily 11am – Late Night
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Happy Hour Daily Call for reservations.
111 W. Crockett St. (210) 227-2782
223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864
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