It’s that time of the year again, whether it be the Golden Globes, The Tony’s, Grammy’s, or whichever award show you go crazy over! The time has come to review what we experienced in 2017, and with that, I wanted to talk about my top three drinks in the San Antonio cocktail scene! While these winners won’t get any special trophies that they can showcase on the back bars of their establishments, they do get a bit of bragging rights-…
Pulling up to Betty’s Battalion might leave you underwhelmed, judging by the exterior of the bar, which has been housed in a strip center next to Fort Sam Houston for the past 30 years. However the once you open the doors, you are greeted by cozy ambiance in the form of colorful string lights, pictures and military memorabilia filling the walls, and the smiling faces of old and young alike. The foundation for Betty’s, which opened in the 1980s, was rooted as…
The San Antonio River Foundation has hosted the Rivertini event for the past eight years, and the ninth one is on March 23rd, just under a week away. In preparation for the event, I decided to interview the competitors, shedding light on the mixologists and their creative processes. I challenged myself to interview 20 bartenders in the span of two weeks, to learn more about the people behind the cocktails, how they got their start in the business, their favorite drinks…
Bexar Pub opened its doors on Thursday February 23rd for a soft opening. The new bar, which is located at 114 Brooklyn Ave. is housed inside of the old Toro Taco location. Though it’s only been open a week, the bar has received a warm welcome by the Dignowity Hill area. Many locals have mentioned that it is quickly becoming their new hang out spot. The bar is equipped with TV’s both inside and outside and ample open seating. After…
The San Antonio River Foundation has hosted the annual Rivertini Pour Off for the past eight years, and they are gearing up for the ninth to be held on Thursday, March 23rd. The event, will take place at the Wyndham Garden Riverwalk on the museum reach, and it is an exciting cocktail throw down featuring 20 of the best bartenders in San Antonio. Mixologists enter the competition with their own signature cocktails in hopes of winning up to $1000 worth of prizes….