Flicks and Food

Profile of a Foodie Film Buff (Part II)

Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Tinseltine.

I hope you had an opportunity to read Part I of Tinsel & Tine’s interview with movie theater turned restaurant owner Tom Brandt also posted to Flicks and Food. The focus of the first post was on Tom’s career and family history owning movie theaters and his love of film and the cinema. Part II [...]

Continue Reading

VIVA Fiesta at Two Step Restaurant and Cantina…

Posted on 20. Apr, 2012 by Johnnie.

Two Step Restaurant and Cantina is offering these special menu selections during Fiesta San Antonio. “Fiesta Bowl” and Vampiro Drink Fit for Royalty Come in and enjoy “Fiesta Bowl’ and Two Step’s Fiesta Vampiro. “Fiesta Bowl” Pulled pork, refried beans, green salsa, cilantro served with homemade tortillas chips. $7.95 Vampiro Fiesta Cocktail This handcrafted cocktail [...]

Continue Reading

Got Medal? New Fiesta Medals Raise Awareness for River Foundation Mission

Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Johnnie.

“It’s wonderful to have such profound support from these San Antonio businesses. Their partnership will help enhance our community and the river.” – Estela Avery, executive director of the San Antonio River Foundation What could be better than combining the San Antonio River, Fiesta, cocktails and a local non-profit all into one evening? On Tuesday, [...]

Continue Reading

Two Step Kicks Up the Heat with Bloody Marias

Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Johnnie.

Continue Reading

Swamp Juice

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by Johnnie.

Filled with gummy creatures and fish eggs made from tapioca pearls, this sweet, bubbly drink looks like something scooped up from a deep, dark bog. Try making a batch for a Halloween gathering or as a fun rainy-day treat. It would also be fun to replace the fish with gummy frogs if they make them. [...]

Continue Reading

Berry Scary Martini

Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by Johnnie.

Great Halloween Drink From: http://kaohana.windward.hawaii.edu/pdfs/centerspread-pdfs/2011-10-centerspread.pdf 1 cup ice 1 ounce black vodka 2 ounces cherry juice 1) Combine ice, vodka and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker. 2) Shake vigorously. 3) Pour into a martini glass. 4) Thread raspberries and blueberries onto cocktail skewer, and place in drink. Serve immediately!

Continue Reading

Spaten Oktoberfest Beer

Posted on 05. Oct, 2011 by Johnnie.

One of my favorite times of the year for beer is the Oktoberfest season. And one of my favorite Oktoberfest beers is Spaten, a German beer. I have found that their are many U S breweries that are making some great Oktoberfest beer now. If you haven’t tried one and you like beer, you should [...]

Continue Reading