Tweet Pinot’s Palette – Alamo Heights is the franchise’s first location in San Antonio, TX and we were ready to welcome them with open arms. The fabulous Heather Hunter of The Cowgirl Gourmet arranged an incredible girls night out for some of the local San Antonio bloggers and boy did we have fun! I have
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Tweet What: Savings Nation, a workshop hosted by Savings.com When: March 30 from 6:30-8:30pm Where: Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio Cost: $5 plus a canned good (both of which go to the San Antonio Food Bank!) Erin will teach participants smart and simple ways to save BIG at the grocery store…basically how
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Tweet Please consider going through the list below to see how you can donate to help the victims of the massive fires sweeping across Central Texas right now. Already tens of thousands of acres of land with people’s home and personal belongings have felt the wrath of this natural disaster. Although there is so much
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Tweet Do you have a loved one overseas, out of state, in the hospital? Watch the UTSA graduation online: http://dlat.utsa.edu/accordent/Static/UTSAxCommencement+Ceremonies/ And for more detailed information from UTSA’s Graduation Office, please see this link: http://utsa.edu/oit/video/ITV_commencement.html  
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Tweet Did you wait until the last minute to purchase a Christmas present this year? No fear! UNICEF is here. The best gift is a gift that keeps giving…and what could be better than a gift that literally saves lives, natural resources, and makes the world a better place! A couple of Sundays ago, at
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Tweet Tasty Byte: The Lodge at Castle Hills Website: http://www.thelodgerestaurant.com Address: 1746 Lockhill Selma | San Antonio, TX, 78213 { MAP } Phone: 210.349.8466 Restaurant Week – Lunch – Menu The second you drive onto the lavish grounds of The Lodge, the noise from the city and life in general quickly fades. You’re struck by
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Tweet Tasty Byte: Boudro’s Texas Bistro Website: http://www.boudros.com Address: 421 E. Commerce | San Antonio, Texas 78205 {MAP} Phone: 210.224.8484 Restaurant Week – Lunch – Menu Visiting the Riverwalk frequently with out of town guests, I’m horrified that it has taken Restaurant Week to finally make time for Boudro’s Texas Bistro. After entering from the
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Tweet In an impassioned attempt to support the local economy, a friend and I have enthusiastically participated in and relished San Antonio’s 1st Annual Restaurant Week which started Saturday, August 21st and lasts through Saturday, August 22nd! So many choices, so little time! How to choose? Check out where I ate and see mouthwatering pictures
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Tweet Tasty Byte: Las Canarias Website: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanAntonioLaMansionDelRio/Dining.aspx Address: 112 College Street | San Antonio, Texas 78205 { MAP } Phone: 210.518.1000 Restaurant Week – Lunch – Menu Although the plan was to celebrate the beginning of Restaurant Week with a 3-course meal, we were distracted by the incredible, lavishly prepared weekly Sunday Champagne Brunch that
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Tweet Start following the tweets of your favorite conference or become their fan on Facebook with this all inclusive list! Don’t search the internet; I have it all here, ready for easy following! I was curious so I found them for myself to stick in my sports tweet list: http://twitter.com/geekettebits/sportstweeps but you can start following
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Tweet Find your favorite retailers on Twitter! Follow their tweets for contests, promotional offers, great deals, and coupons! Get even more connected to the company! Contact their customer service department if you got less than stellar service! Here are the ones I follow, for the most updated retailers following my own retailers list on Twitter:
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Tweet Tasty Byte: Watermark Grill The second restaurant by Patrick Kennedy (see Brasserie Pavil) in San Antonio, with a repeat occurrence from Pavil chef Scott Cohen offers a beautiful setup, tasty food, and the freshest seafood. I was invited to their VIP preview where we were offered all you can eat appetizers and all you
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Tweet Tasty Byte: Bin 555 Restaurant and Wine Bar Another successful restaurant by Jason Dady and one of my favorites! With a beautiful patio deck and modern inside dining, nestled among the Shops of Artisan Alley, Bin555 is a wonderful restaurant for linger over a romantic meal or celebrate with lots friends. Not only is
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Tweet Website: http://www.seaworldfansearch.com SeaWorld San Antonio wants your pictures! You could instantly become a “local celebrity” if your fan photo is featured on a digital billboard! Starting this Friday, May 28, 2010 through the remainder of the year, you’ll be able to take fun, happy pictures at SeaWorld San Antonio, upload them to the Fan
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Tweet Next weekend is a HUGE weekend for Women’s Basketball! Of course you should support your favorite teams by watching the games…but there’s a LOT more to be done! Check out the 2010 NCAA Tournament Women’s Bracket here. Find out who’s left and who’s still in! Sic ‘em Lady Bears! NCAA Women’s Final Four Next
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Tweet What are you doing this summer? Forget Disney World in Florida, head to Boston, Mass., for the hottest Open Source party in the country – Red Hat Summit and JBoss World. Top 10 Reasons to Attend Where: Boston, Massachusetts When: June 22-25, 2010 JBoss is an open-source Java EE application server. Now a division
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