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| San Antonio - A City full of History, a City full of Passion - A City Full of Flavor and Spice! News! Andrew Weissman is back from vacation - Le Reve and the Sandbar are open! Retama is open with LIVE RACING! Name Change - LUCE is now on the Strand! Ron Smith is with CITY PRODUCE! My Daughter's Smile! There are few joys in a father’s life that compare to the smile on his daughter’s face when he makes her happy. I must admit last weekend I was privileged in receiving both that smile and that joy. I must be honest and give credit to Chef Tomme Johnson and his wonderful staff at “The Grill at Leon Springs”. For both of my children’s birthday each year, my wife and I take them out for a special birthday dinner. Since both of us are in the Food Industry we like to take them somewhere culinary. Now, we also take them to a Birthday lunch, which usually involves pizza, burgers or hot dogs but the dinner is a special event and our way of exposing them to different cuisines and something a little more upscale. My daughter wasn’t sure where she wanted to go this year for her birthday, so daddy got to choose. Well, a very dear friend of mine, Tomme Johnson is the Chef at The Grill at Leon Springs. The Grill is fairly new, but if you have spent any time in San Antonio you will know the owners, Thierry Burkle and Armand Obadia from L’Etoile, which is a wonderful French culinary dining destination located in the heart of Alamo Heights. The Grill, while total different in cuisine and style, is very similar to L’etoile in the aspect of quality, taste and service. The food was flavorful and perfectly cooked from the spring roll appetizers to the Jumbo Texas Gulf Shrimp. The presentations were attractive with a little whimsical playfulness and the overall menu has a selection that while not overpowering, has something for everyone. By the time the entrees were finished, my family was smiling and enjoying the ambience of this beautiful restaurant – my daughter was very happy. Now Chef Johnson had come out early to wish my daughter a Happy Birthday and he had warned us not to eat too much because what was a Birthday dinner with out dessert and believe me, the Grill has a superb Dessert Menu. Since I was already having visions of Crème Brulee dancing in my head, I asked Chef Johnson to pick out our desserts and that was a great idea. From the Crème Brulee, yes, Tomme knows my Achille’s Heel, to the Thin Crispy Granny Smith Apple Crepia w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, the chorus line of Homemade Pastries and Desserts sang Happy Birthday louder than any Opera Diva on stage. This was the encore to a very special Birthday Dinner. When I tucked my daughter in that night she gave me a little kiss and thank me for a very wonderful Birthday dinner. As I stood there with my wife and watched our little girl drift off to sleep, I felt that warmth all parents get when their children are happy and I felt that feeling of gratitude that only come when a friend is there for you and your children at Birthday Time. To Chef Johnson and The Grill at Leon Springs – Thank you. |
Where to Eat in San Antonio,
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"Some Exciting changes going on!" | Texas Farm to Table 312 Pearl Pkwy # 201 San Antonio, TX, 78215; 210.444.1404 They like it so fresh they even started a Farmers Market! | 20nine Restaurant & Wine Bar 55 E. Basse Rd. Ste 940 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 798-9463 Just had my Wife's Birthday party there and they did a great Job! THANKS!!!! | ||||||
THAI "My favorite Thai Restaurant and she has a new location on 1604 - SPICE" | Silo Restaurant 1133 Austin Hwy San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 Contemporary Chef Bliss is Back and Chef Gus has moved to the new location on 1604 - so you know things are tasty at both! | O'Brien's 848 hwy 46 East Boerne 830-229-5600 "Great food and a nice country drive" | ||||||
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Chef Cohen an his team have another winner on the River - Seafood as seafood should be done | ||||||
| 146 E Houston St San Antonio, TX (210) 222-2362 Latin This is not your regular TexMex Restaurant - this is mexican with attitude! | 152 E Pecan St # 100 San Antonio, TX (210) 212-2221 French/Contemporary "Aplace for that special dinner!" | 1401 N Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX (210) 493-6200 Latin "The name says it all!" | ||||||
| Limestone Grille Ye Kendall Inn 128 West Blanco Boerne, Texas, 78006 830-249-2138 | La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 S Alamo St San Antonio, TX (210) 224-7555 Bistro "Classic tastes of Belgium - you have to try" | 419 E Cevallos San Antonio, TX (210) 212-5727 "One of my favorite spot to eat and unwind!" | ||||||
| 5011 Broadway St San Antonio, TX (210) 828-9669 American "All time Favorite" | Bin 555 Restaurant & Wine Bar 555 W Bitters Rd San Antonio, TX (210) 496-0555 Italian/Mediterranean "Small plate style with big flavors" | Big'z Burger Joint 2303 N Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX (210) 408-2029 Burgers "Big Burgers even big Taste!" | ||||||
Pizza "The Art of Pizza" |
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Sushi In San Antonio - This is SUSHI! | ||||||
| 14439 NW Military Hwy, Shavano Park, TX (210) 408-7614 "This is one you should not miss" | 8096 Agora Pkwy, Selma, TX (210) 798-7866 "Freshly made with alot of passion" | Suite 116, 18414 US Highway 281 N, San Antonio, TX Tel.(210) 545 3800 Burger "I can taste the bread, the meat , the fries, just sitting here typing! Kobe, Tuna, Crab oh my!" | ||||||
| Old England's Lion & Rose 842 NW Loop 410 # 115 San Antonio, TX (210) 798-4154 "San Antonio's Own English Pubs" | Cool Cafe 12651 Vance Jackson Rd # 108 San Antonio, TX (210) 877-5001 " different cafe for San Antonio - well worth it" | 255 E Basse Rd San Antonio, TX (210) 824-9463 "my steak was perfect" | ||||||
| Piatti Italian Restaurant 255 E Basse Rd # 500 San Antonio, TX (210) 832-0300 Italian/Contemporary "great spot for that business lunch" | Las Ramblas 306 W Market St San Antonio, TX (210) 229-9222 "A touch of something different on the Riverwalk" | The Grill at Leon Springs 24116 Hwy 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 Phone: (210) 698-1268 "The next great San Antonio Classic" "ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES!" "Chef Tomme Johnson!" | ||||||
| Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood 219 East Houston Street, 2nd Floor San Antonio, TX 78205 Telephone: 210-472-2600 Steakhouse?Seafood "When you want to spoil yourself - Chef Bohanan - has created a steak and seafood restaurant that stands alone!" | ORO EMILY MORGAN HOTEL 705 EAST HOUSTON SAN ANTONIO TEL: (210) 225-5100 ORO means Gold and that says it all! Great Business Lunch or afternoon Happy Hour! |
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| Pat's BBQ E. Houston Street E. Houston and Olive San Antonio, Tx BBQ "Where there's smoke - There's Flavor!" | Fatty's Burgers and More 1624 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 277-6275 Burgers "You Can't Miss there Building - you don't want to miss their Burgers!" | Podna's Catfish and Po'Boys 1264 Austin Hwy San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 829-8333 Po’ Boys "Laisser le bon rouleau de temps " | ||||||
| Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine 100 Hoefgen Avenue @ Sunset Station San Antonio (210)222-0561 Mexican "An Avocado Margarita - that is just the start of a wonder meal" | Shiraz 4230 McCullough Ave, San Antonio 210-829-5050 Persian "Romance is on the menu" |
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| Carmine's 3820 FM 3009 Schertz (210)658-8822 Italian "My choice for Best Traditional Italian! The Best Monkfish Piccata! | Frederick's Restaurant 7701 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX (210) 828-9050 French/Asian "Great for that special evening" |
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| Grey Moss Inn Restaurant 19010 Scenic Loop Rd, Helotes, TX (210) 695-8301 "A long time San Antonio Favorite" | La Hacienda De Los Barrios 18747 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX (210) 497-8000 "A must go for Tex-Mex and Mexican Cuisines" | 101 Bowie St, San Antonio, TX (210) 223-1000 "A great new addition to the Riverwalk" | ||||||
| L 'Etoile 6106 Broadway San Antonio (210) 826-4551 French "The way it should be done - Thank you" |
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| Francesca's at Sunset 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 210-558-6500 "Great place to Stay - fantastic place to eat!" | Dragon Lake Chinese Cuisine 2040 Universal City Blvd, Universal City, TX (210) 659-3168 Chinese "My mom can't leave town with out getting the Chicken Wings" | 11821 West Ave, San Antonio, TX (210) 525-1961 Chinese Order off the Chinese Menu! | ||||||
| India Oven 1031 Patricia # 106, San Antonio, TX (210) 366-1030 INDIAN "It's where I go when I am Craving Mattar Paneer" | 1830 S WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX (210) 333-9783 Creole/Soul "Crawfish playing Zydeco music - this is what Creole is all about" | The Little Aussie Bakery and Cafe 3610 Avenue B San Antonio 210 826 7877 Glutten-Free "All this flavor AND it's Healthy!" | ||||||
| Aloha Kitchen 1242 Austin Hwy # 109 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-9933 Hawaiian - Call first "This is ONO!" | Joseph's Storehouse 3420 N Saint Marys St San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 737-3430 "Made from scratch" | Cafe Salsita 210.826.6661 555 E. Basse Rd., #113 San Antonio " You have to try their Salsa" | ||||||
| Morton's, The Steakhouse 300 Crockett St 210/228--0700 Steakhouse “Enjoy impeccable tableside service in an exquisite and intimate” | Boudros 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-8484 American/Regional | El Chaparral 15103 Bandera Rd. Helotes, Texas (210) 695-8302 Mexican Great food getting ready to open one on 1604 |
| Mickel's Catering Service 1630 E. Houston San Antonio, Tx 430-1310 Country Cooking at its Southern Finest | Goomba’s Pizza 7214 Blanco Rd San Antonio, Tx 78216 210-348-9090 Rick knows Pizza! | Menson 5999 De Zavala Rd, Suite 150 San Antonio, Tx 78249 210-690-5811 Has it's own European Flair! |
| 713 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 Latin One of my Favorites! Executive Chef Rene Fernandez is Nuevo Latino Cuisine. | |
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Where to Shop in San Antonio
Culinary Shopping Click to go to the following Sites 1003 NE Loop 410 | ||||||
| Communities Rebuilding through Food Blue Star District EastTown SouthTown Restaurant Areas 1604 and 281 area Luxury Living wlth the Gourmand in Mind (Under Construction) Vidorra 215 Center Street San Antonio, Tx 78202 210-223-1900 "You really need to go see the Model" | ||||||
Radio Food ShowsKTSA 550 AM The Home and Lifestyle Show W/ LeeAnn Kramer (Traditions) & Martin Bomba(Window World) Saturday from 2:00 to 4:oo pm It gets Culinary at 3:15pm W/ Ron Smith (safoodie.com) - The Resident Foodie This week talking Chef Shane Bruns From "ORO" - Have we got something Special! and Chef Ana Sortun will be talking about her exciting book - Spice - Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean! and coming in September: Chef Cat Cora Chef Sam Choy Chef Rick Bayless and We'll be talking about the Upcoming - San Antonio Restaurant Associations - Taste of San Antonio And In October: Chef Scott Cohen and the His cookbook - The Texas Hill Country Cookbook: A Taste of Provence and We'll be talking about the Upcoming - New World Wine and Food Festival | ||||||
Culinary SchoolsCIA's Center for Fooods of the Americas 312 Pearl Parkway Building, C San Antonio, TX 78215 St. Philip's College Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts 1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, Texas 78203 (210) 531-3200 Central Market Cooking School Broadway at Patterson 210-368-8617 | ||||||
Web Siteswww.safoodie.com Welcome to a World of Food, Wine, Cooking and Culinary Passion. - Ron Smith (The Resident Foodie) www.iGoSA.com the who, why, what, when and where of San Antonio Food Section San Antonio Express News Wednesday Edition "TASTE" Weekly Newspaper The San Antonio Current Culture Food & Drink Comes out every Wednesday The Resident Foodie - Ron Smith will be writing articles starting in October!! San Antonio's Bilingual Newspaper | ||||||
Culinary EventsThe San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival It’s a long weekend for fine wine and fantastic food. Discover new finds and celebrate old favorites. Incredible cuisine paired with amazing wines are just part of the 2007 San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival. To dive in, simply peruse our schedule of events, re-boot your palate and join us for a whirlwind weekend of indulgence! Taste of San Antonio Taste of The West The San Antonio Express-News Wine Festival NIOSA Fiesta Oyster Bake Asian Festival Texas Folklife Festival Soul Food Fest Wurstfest Poteet Strawberry Festival | ||||||
Ice Cream & Gelato Shops7917 Pat Booker Road Live Oak, TX 78233 Da Vinci Gelato & Cafe 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy # 152 San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 545-6686 | ||||||
Wine Bars19141 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio - (210) 495-2672 Drink Coffee & Wine Bar | ||||||
Chocolate Shops 999 E Basse Rd # 138, San Antonio, TX (210) 824-2462 "Great place for Gift ideas!" | ||||||
Wine Shops16535 Huebner Road Suite 112 (The Village of Inwood) San Antonio, TX 78248 Phone: 210-479-5955 Fax: 210-479-1755 NOW OPEN!
"You have to see the this Store - it is fantastic!" | ||||||
Race TrackTerrace Dinning, Turf and Field Club 1 Retama Parkway Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-7000 "Chef Holly Smith's food brings back the culinary granduer of the Triple Crown" | ||||||
Caterers1220 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-2680 Mickel's Catering Service Country Cooking at its Southern Finest 1630 E. Houston San Antonio, Tx 430-1310 1174 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX (210) 223-6153 Fresh Horizons Creative Ctrng 2020 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX (210) 226-5919 True Flavors Catering 903 SW 39th St, San Antonio, TX (210) 436-8771 Click to go to the following Sites San Antonio Petroleum Club Executive Chef Chef Guy Collinet 8620 N New Braunfels Ave # 700 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 824-9014 Club at Sonterra Executive Chef Chef Guy Fanelli 901 Sonterra Boulevard San Antonio, TX78258 (210) 496-1560 Oak Hills Country Club Executive Chef Chef James E. Strikos 5403 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, Texas 78229 Phone: (210) 349-5151 Turf and Field Club Executive Chef Chef Holly Smith 1 Retama Parkway Selma, TX 78154 210-651-7075 The Dominion Country Club Executive Chef Chef Tony Lehman One Dominion Drive San Antonio, TX 78257 Phone: 210-698-3364 San Antonio Country Club Executive Chef Chef Philip Doyal 4100 North New Braunfels San Antonio, Tx 210-824-8861 Argyle Executive Chef Chef John Barrios 934 Patterson Ave San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-1496 | ||||||
Events Venue 1174 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX (210) 223-6153 | ||||||
Kitchy Theatre1123 E. Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 Info line (210) 472-2636 Now Playing - Menopause The Musical | ||||||
Markets4821 Broadway St, San Antonio (210) 368-8600 Whole Foods
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| Association Yolanda Arellano, Executive Director 6800 Park Ten Blvd San Antonio, TX 78213 (210) 734-7663 Texas Chefs Association The San Antonio Chapter Director Chef Charles "Buddy" Jung 210 224-7155 ext. 4046 American Culinary Federation | ||||||
| Favorite Cookbooks (Great reads while sitting in San Antonio Sipping an Avocado Margarita)
Be on the Look Out for Chef Scott Cohen's New Cookbook |
FOOD FLASH
Just wanted to let you know that this Friday Night, August 3rd from 6-9
PM O'Brien's Restaurant will be having the wonderful sounds of the
Cactus Country Band on the patio (weather permitting).
The Cactus Country Band plays mainstream Country and Western along with
other styles of music including Oldies and Classic Rock. The band has
opened for such bands as The Charlie Daniels Band and been featured
with such bands as Gary Allan, Clint Black, Aaron Tippin, Bellamy
Brothers, Chris LeDoux and LeeRoy Parnell. They have also performed at the
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and the Texas State Fair in Dallas. For
other information on The Cactus Country Band please visit their
website at www.thecactuscountryband.com
Remember reservations to dine on the patio are recommended and the
patio fills up quickly so give us a call at 830-229-5600 to make your
reservations today.
Hope to see you this weekend for our music on the patio or just for
your dining pleasure in our dining room.
| Blanca From Aldaco's - Grey Goose Golf Tournament benefiting my husband Charlie for "El Rey Feo LX" |
| Calling all golfers to a fun tournament sponsored by Grey Goose, Hooters & Bud Select. Each player - Par Sponsor and above receive a Grey Goose Golf Bag. Call 884-0123 for entry form. All proceeds benefit the El Rey Scholarship Fund. For more INFO - CLICK HERE |
Crumpets 3920 Harry Wurzbach Phone: 210-821-5600 San Antonio, TX 78209 Fax: 210-821-5624 Crumpets Adds Sockeye Salmon to Menu Crumpets Restaurant and Bakery has replaced its Chilean Salmon with a wild-caught sockeye Salmon. This Alaskan sockeye is served charbroiled with a lemon-butter and caper sauce. This entrée is available for $29.00, or a la carte for $21.50. About Crumpets Restaurant and Bakery Since 1980, Crumpets Restaurant and Bakery has offered fresh seafood, pasta, beef and chicken for lunch and dinner in a naturally relaxing atmosphere surrounded by live oak trees, decorative ponds and running waterfalls. Among their many accolades, Crumpets has been voted on of Esquires’ 100 best restaurants, not limited only to San Antonio restaurants. As one of the premier restaurants in San Antonio, Crumpets strives to make your dining experience enjoyable and delicious. For more information about catering or dining in the restaurant, contact Crumpets at (210) 821-5600 or at www.crumpetsa.com. -30-
BouchaineWineMaker Dinner August 15th, 2007 | 7:00 PM Dinner Featuring ~ Michael Richmond, Winemaker Bill of Fare 05 Chardonnay, “Estate Vineyard”, Carneros ~ NapaValley“Pasta Bouchaine” Mezzaluna Pasta al Dente Pecorino Romano Black Pepper Cream Sauce Smoked Gulf Shrimp, Shaved Pancetta ‘05 Pinot Noir, Carneros “Grilled Housemade Duck Sausage” Housemade Grilled Duck & Red Cherry Sausage Lima Bean Puree Sweet Potato Haystack ‘04 Pinot Noir, “Estate Vineyard”, Carneros ~ NapaValley“Lobster Crepe Noir” Grilled Maine Lobster Pinot Noir Poached Wild Forrest Mushrooms Housemade Buckwheat Crepe Pinot Noir & Brown Butter Reduction ‘05 Syrah, “Bacchus Collection”, SonomaCoast“Lamb ‘Bacchus’” Dark Berry Braised Lamb Shank Roasted Aromatic Root Vegetables Rosemary, Parmiggiano Reggiano Polenta Dark Berry Demi Glace ‘06 Late Harvest Chardonnay, “Bouche d’Or”, Carneros ~ NapaValley“Torte Bouche d’Or” Classic Vanilla Sponge Cake Creamy Apricot Custard Italian Butter Cream $84.95 ++ per Person Join us for this uniquely private culinary event.
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