Biga Riverwalk Restaurant, 203 South Saint Marys Street, San
Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 225-0722.
Dough, 6989 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78213, 210-979-6565.
San Antonio, Texas
Tejano music is why we love this city.
Come to town when there's an event — like the fan appreciation concerts in the spring or the Tejano Music Awards weekend in the summer.
And go out of your way to hear the new, young talent that's playing on the side stages. You will be rewarded.
....Wine....
Does the Riverwalk look better when seen reflected in Riedel stemware? Well, yes. And can you dine on wonderful food without the markup on the wine being equally extravagant? We did at Biga. Two nights in a row, in fact.
Also consider the thoughtfully-chosen all-Italian wine list at Dough. Tasty flatbread, freshly-made mozarella, and a not-too-expensive Aloft hotel across the street so you don't have to drive make for a fine evening.
....Food....
Olives and almonds. Happiness started early in the meal for us at Oloroso. It continued all the way to the cherries and chocolate.
....Lodging....
In truth, we don't have a favorite hotel in San Antonio. But, if you're sometimes willing to reject the first room that you're offered, you'll be quite happy at the Menger. Importantly, their dining room offers great mango ice cream (that frequently substitutes for a meal on our visits) and a pretty courtyard in which it can be eaten.
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Oloroso, 1024 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78210-1176, (210) 223-3600.
The Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 223-4361.
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