Archive for 'Entertainment'
Pulling at Your Heartstrings: Cocktail Conference Strikes a Chord with Rock Band Journey
Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Johnnie.
Jan. 26-29, 2012 | www.sacocktailconference.com Everyone knows that delicious drinks and good music are a natural combination. So why not bring a little rock ‘n’ roll to the San Antonio Cocktail Conference? That’s right—there’s something special in store and it includes none other than the legendary American rock band Journey! A beautiful Fenders Stratocaster autographed [...]
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Cool Café Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by Johnnie.
Cool Café is a cool place to get some great Mediterranean cuisine and hang out. They have a diverse offering of Mediterranean food from, Italy, Greece, the Middle East and Asia. So many great dishes under one roof you may find it hard to make a choice of what to eat. I know I did! [...]
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Mi Tierra’s Panaderia
Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by Johnnie.
The Panaderia at this San Antonio downtown icon is so full of Panes Dulces (sweet breads) that choosing one of the pasteries can be a little overwhelming. If you are in the downtown area, stop by and you will see what I mean.
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My Food Reviews
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
I am a San Antonio, Texas restaurant reviewer, food blogger and foodie and I may be coming to an establishment near you. Sometimes I’m invited, and sometimes I just show up unannounced. I am always looking forward to reviewing any restaurant, bar, coffee shop, brewery or neighborhood dive. I love good food, good coffee, good wine, good company [...]
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Fire Fighter Q Off
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by Johnnie.
I was invited by the Q Riverwalk to sit on a panel of six judges at the Fire Fighter Q Off. The event was held at the Q Restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown San Antonio last night, July 27, 2011. Firehouses across San Antonio were invited to submit an original barbeque recipe [...]
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LÜKE San Antonio River Walk
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
I have heard so much about this restaurant that I wanted to give it a try. Luke’s is owned by Chef John Besh, an award winning chef from southern Louisiana, and it is situated right here in downtown San Antonio. Unless you have been living in some VERY remote village somewhere you are probably already [...]
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Local Coffee
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
Since I had the day off Memorial Day and I had seen a posting on Facebook that Local Coffee was open for business that day, I decided it was time I ventured into their establishment to check them out and give their coffee a try. I arrived there a little before their scheduled opening time, [...]

