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Not really that much into jazz but willing to try. Jazzcurious I suppose

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1 hour ago, NoName said:

Agreed on Doc. Really good dude also. Their Christmas concerts btw are phenomenal, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

 

We take the kid to Charlie Brown Christmas every year. Really great.

We're huge fans of both Birdland and the Blue Note in Manhattan. We didn't even know that JazzTX existed, we will definitely have to make an appearance.

  • 3 weeks later...

Holy fucking shit. I thought Austin construction traffic was bad, but San Antonio says hold my cerveza. I have a hearing this morning and what should be a 1.5 hour drive from Austin to the Bexar County Courthouse took close to two hours. I35 is fucked from Schertz to south of 410.

1 hour ago, South Austin said:

Holy fucking shit. I thought Austin construction traffic was bad, but San Antonio says hold my cerveza. I have a hearing this morning and what should be a 1.5 hour drive from Austin to the Bexar County Courthouse took close to two hours. I35 is fucked from Schertz to south of 410.

Wow, almost 30 entire extra minutes worth of traffic. So crazy. That’s insane. 

15 minutes ago, Helobious said:

Wow, almost 30 entire extra minutes worth of traffic. So crazy. That’s insane. 

Yeah, I guess that’s not a lot of time when you have a commute from your mom’s basement to your mom’s living room.

3 hours ago, South Austin said:

Holy fucking shit. I thought Austin construction traffic was bad, but San Antonio says hold my cerveza. I have a hearing this morning and what should be a 1.5 hour drive from Austin to the Bexar County Courthouse took close to two hours. I35 is fucked from Schertz to south of 410.

They’ve literally been shutting down 35 and diverting cars to the access road at times.

20 hours ago, HenryJames said:

Southerleigh’s, imo.

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What you order? I think Southerleigh has passed Brasserie as my fave at the Pearl. 
They also do a chicken sammich collab at the farmers market now. Supposed to be incredible.

33 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

Steak au poivre.

imo

It's the meal I make for my wife every Valentine's Day.  

8 hours ago, South Austin said:

Holy fucking shit. I thought Austin construction traffic was bad, but San Antonio says hold my cerveza. I have a hearing this morning and what should be a 1.5 hour drive from Austin to the Bexar County Courthouse took close to two hours. I35 is fucked from Schertz to south of 410.

Hey I had jury duty today! 

Will be in the government canyon area next week. What are some good pet friendly places near there

Also might try out pinkertons, does it sell out?

1 hour ago, Updawg said:

Will be in the government canyon area next week. What are some good pet friendly places near there

Also might try out pinkertons, does it sell out?

I’ve gone in the afternoon and heard last calls for brisket. 

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2 hours ago, Updawg said:

Will be in the government canyon area next week. What are some good pet friendly places near there

Also might try out pinkertons, does it sell out?

Pinkerton’s definitely isn’t worth the drive all the way downtown. You can throw a rock in the Alamo ranch/1604 area and hit a good restaurant, I’d stick around there. If you like cheesecakes there’s a really good place called Laika around there that sells small ones. 

Thanks but don’t really care about cheesecakes. Was thinking more of an icehouse type place. Something good to bring a dog to and have some beers and food. Or just a restaurant with a nice outdoor area that allows dogs.

There’s a Little Woodrow’s out there, I think they definitely allow dogs on the patio

Fish city grill is a legit scratch kitchen with a patio area. A little on the pricey side but good shrimp and grits.

Stone works big Rock grille. Nice patio area, little more pricey good ribeye.

The longhorn Cafe. Decent burgers and chicken fried steak. Has a small patio area more casual. 

Stouts Pizza has a patio area also with a good beer selection at shaenfield and 1604. 

At Bandera and 1604 you have sea island shrimp house with a patio area. Not fancy at all but good bang for the buck.

 

Not sure on dog policy for any of theese but all decent to good.food.

 

Finally made it over to SA Fredericksburgers.  Pretty damn good.  It's right by home, so we will definitely be going back. Just did a regular cheesburger, but planning on getting the Roadrunner next time. 

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2 hours ago, Helobious said:

Pinkerton’s definitely isn’t worth the drive all the way downtown. You can throw a rock in the Alamo ranch/1604 area and hit a good restaurant, I’d stick around there. If you like cheesecakes there’s a really good place called Laika around there that sells small ones. 

 

For an ice house Hills and Dales is a pretty classic San Antonio place on that side of town. I’ve never seen Pinkertons completely sold out. There may be a meat that’s sold out but not the entire menu.

If you have your dog and are going to go downtown I would check Idle Brewing and Beer Hall in North Downtown. They make good beer and have a nice patio. Two blocks away is Road Map brewing on Alamo and one block the opposite direction is Back Unturned Brewing. Not exactly near Government Canyon but very close to Pinkertons.

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16 hours ago, CoachTex said:

Fish city grill is a legit scratch kitchen with a patio area. A little on the pricey side but good shrimp and grits.

Stone works big Rock grille. Nice patio area, little more pricey good ribeye.

The longhorn Cafe. Decent burgers and chicken fried steak. Has a small patio area more casual. 

Stouts Pizza has a patio area also with a good beer selection at shaenfield and 1604. 

At Bandera and 1604 you have sea island shrimp house with a patio area. Not fancy at all but good bang for the buck.

 

Not sure on dog policy for any of theese but all decent to good.food.

 

 

mia's is good texmex, breakfast too. drive thru for breakfast tacos too

1 hour ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Lololol someone is pimping Little Woodrows? I bet that chuckledick thinks Olive Garden is world class italian food too

You must not be familiar.

3 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Lololol someone is pimping Little Woodrows? I bet that chuckledick thinks Olive Garden is world class italian food too

You saw who it was right?  And downtown is "too far",  so stay around (checks notes) Alamo Ranch?  Lol... Yeah, this is not how to promote San Antonio. 

8 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Lololol someone is pimping Little Woodrows? I bet that chuckledick thinks Olive Garden is world class italian food too

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On 3/15/2025 at 5:30 PM, CoachTex said:

Fish city grill is a legit scratch kitchen with a patio area. A little on the pricey side but good shrimp and grits.

Stone works big Rock grille. Nice patio area, little more pricey good ribeye.

The longhorn Cafe. Decent burgers and chicken fried steak. Has a small patio area more casual. 

Stouts Pizza has a patio area also with a good beer selection at shaenfield and 1604. 

At Bandera and 1604 you have sea island shrimp house with a patio area. Not fancy at all but good bang for the buck.

 

Not sure on dog policy for any of theese but all decent to good.food.

 

Parry's Pizza is solid pizza place in that area with a patio.

Just now, BurntOrange&White said:

Have any of yall been to Haywire yet? It's at La Cantera next to the PF Changs. It was a couple different restaurants prior but this new place looks really nice and a cool vibe. 

Been to the one in Dallas.  If you've ever been to the Ranch in Las Colinas then you know what to expect.  It's the same restaurant.

https://theranchlc.com/

55 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Thanks! Has anything opened up where Rustic was? Was hoping we'd get another concert type restaurant there.

Was that in La Cantera?  I'm giving all these recs from my gf.  I live in Dallas and she's in SA, but damn she knows all the best spots.

Ate at Haywire last Wednesday. Nice vibe and the food was good. Not a fan of the mall but if you are in the area it will now be a go to spot.

 

No The Rustic is still for lease. It’s a huge space, I really don’t know what could justify that lease. House of Blues? 

Opinions on my itinerary:

 

Flying in Friday at noon.

Staying at Westin Riverwalk

Prickly Pear Margs, Guac, and whatever at Boudro's.

Maybe a Marg at Agave.

Maybe a drink at Bar 414.

Munchies...? (any suggestions?)

Saxon (50th Anniversary) / Riot (50th Anniversary) / Lizzy Borden (42 years), front goddam row.

Allocated Bourbon at Waxy's

Profit

 

Saturday

Lunch at original Blanco Cafe

Post-lunch coma (suggestions?)

Beer at Little Rhein.

Drinks at Ostra.

Drinks at Otra

Drinks at (downstairs) Esquire

 

Sunday

Leisurely breakfast at Schilo's

Airport.  Fuck you all. 

 

 

 

 

ask the bartenders for recs and go from there 

my last chicago trip was one bartender rec after another. wonderful 3 days 

Wait for helo to chime in before you make any definitive plans

9 hours ago, After irth said:

Opinions on my itinerary:

 

Flying in Friday at noon.

Staying at Westin Riverwalk

Prickly Pear Margs, Guac, and whatever at Boudro's.

Maybe a Marg at Agave.

Maybe a drink at Bar 414.

Munchies...? (any suggestions?)

Saxon (50th Anniversary) / Riot (50th Anniversary) / Lizzy Borden (42 years), front goddam row.

Allocated Bourbon at Waxy's

Profit

 

Saturday

Lunch at original Blanco Cafe

Post-lunch coma (suggestions?)

Beer at Little Rhein.

Drinks at Ostra.

Drinks at Otra

Drinks at (downstairs) Esquire

 

Sunday

Leisurely breakfast at Schilo's

Airport.  Fuck you all. 

 

 

 

 

 

6 hours ago, deft said:

Wait for helo to chime in before you make any definitive plans

There is this local spot that is not downtown called Chuys that he highly recommends for TexMex!

8 hours ago, deft said:

Wait for helo to chime in before you make any definitive plans

Texas Roadhouse best spot in SA

No dinner on Saturday 

12 hours ago, After irth said:

Opinions on my itinerary:

 

Flying in Friday at noon.

Staying at Westin Riverwalk

Prickly Pear Margs, Guac, and whatever at Boudro's.

Maybe a Marg at Agave.

Maybe a drink at Bar 414.

Munchies...? (any suggestions?)

Saxon (50th Anniversary) / Riot (50th Anniversary) / Lizzy Borden (42 years), front goddam row.

Allocated Bourbon at Waxy's

Profit

 

Saturday

Lunch at original Blanco Cafe

Post-lunch coma (suggestions?)

Beer at Little Rhein.

Drinks at Ostra.

Drinks at Otra

Drinks at (downstairs) Esquire

 

Sunday

Leisurely breakfast at Schilo's

Airport.  Fuck you all. 

 

 

 

 

I don’t think I’ve heard of any bar you listed besides esquire. Sounds like a boring weekend to me, you can drink in a bar in any city in the country. It’s all the same. And no sightseeing or activities listed. But whatever floats your boat, more free time is better than less free time when traveling imo 

13 hours ago, Helobious said:

No dinner on Saturday 

I don’t think I’ve heard of any bar you listed besides esquire. Sounds like a boring weekend to me, you can drink in a bar in any city in the country. It’s all the same. And no sightseeing or activities listed. But whatever floats your boat, more free time is better than less free time when traveling imo 

A rowdy Friday night of classic Metal is an activity. In case you missed that. You probably wouldn't get it, much less survive it. 
 

My family is from there. Used to live there as a child and again later as an adult. I’m familiar with the “sights”. 
 

I’m going to rock, relax, and goof off. 
 

And try not to think about the fact that the music scene is so dead now, most everyone I knew there is dead, and all my favorite places no longer exist. 
 

So sorry if that’s boring to you. 

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Enjoyed 2 rounds of Jack & Cokes each on our short flight down. AA First Class service was pleasant, as always. 
 

Helobious may not have heard of First Class before, so the perception of it may sound boring to him, but I assure you it was likeable. 
 

Went straight from the airport to Blanco Cafe in the old neighborhood. I’m sure Helobious has never heard of that either, but they make this style of food that is quite classic to the area. 20 people standing outside waiting for a table, so we barged in, bellied up to the counter, and killed some Enchiladas and Puffy Tacos with the locals. Strangely enough, it wasn’t boring at all. 
 

Wandered the neighborhood to digest. Wandered into the local flea market and found a ton of old vinyl in amazing shape. Helobious may have never heard of it, but they used to make musical sounds cut into the round pieces of plastic that a lot of people don’t find boring at all, unless they live soulless, joyless lives. 
 

Onward to our suite at The Westin, thanks to my Bonvoy Ambassador wife.
 

Decided to take a lap and ended up on the patio at Little Rhein (another place Helobious probably never heard of), nursing litres of Dunkel (it’s an amazing beverage invention called Bier that some people may not have heard of or even consider boring, but it was quite tasty), enjoying the exceptional weather, and watching the tourist-trade ramp up. Received excellent service and shot the shit with staff, a few locals, and tourists alike. The people were all friendly and fun. No one seemed bored, nor were they boring either. 
 

In summary, we haven’t gotten bored yet, but the day is young. 

Glad its going well.  I'm not sure if its  bit, but yeah, please do the opposite of what Helo says. 

I don't get out as much anymore (family and such) but your itenerary looks great, and I'm taking some notes for when my wife and I can get out again. 

 

Went to full goods diner for lunch for the first time today. Relatively inexpensive considering it’s the Pearl but pretty good. We will go back 

After a quick afternoon power snooze in the hotel, we headed out again. 
 

We bellied up at Ostra right when their evening menu kicked in. Helobious probably hasn’t heard of it, but they soecialize in cooking random things that come out of the ocean. Some people may find the ocean and things that come from it boring, however. 
 

We sipped some fantastic wine from some California guy named Orin Swift. Helobious might not have heard of that, but it’s liquid that come from a certain fruit, and well…I don’t really want to be boring by explaining the rest of it. Also, Orin may or may not be a boring guy, but he makes some good wine. 

After that, we took another lovely stroll through the amazing weather. Nobody shot at us when we walked throught Travis Park, so I guess that might have been pretty boring. 
 

We then spent the next 4 hours in front row seats at the Tobin Center.  Helobious probably hasn’t heard of it, but it’s this huge box composed of stone, wood, and other materials. It fits a lot of people that like to gather and hear music. Helobious might not have heard of that either, but there’s a style of music that people play with bits of wood and wire. When they put electricity to the wood and bits of wire, it can get quite loud and aggressive. It would probably be boring for me to explain further. 
 

Our seats weren’t boring at all because we had views of stuff in front of us. When things weren’t going on in front of us, we then discovered we could turn around and talk to people behind us. Some of them shared some of our experiences, and I got to discuss places that we all played at in the past, and it was a real bonding experience. Fortunately, before that got boring, stuff would happen in front of us again that we could view most adequately. That process kept up throughout the evening, which is good because, otherwise, it could have been boring.

 

Quite the contrary; my wife and I rocked our nuts off with all the other rowdy black t-shirt wearing motherfuckers there.

 

So…ya know…not TOO boring…

7 hours ago, Wilcox Cummingtonite said:

Walk-ons for some legit Cajun food

 

because of work i eat there a lot, it's good food 

11 hours ago, After irth said:

After a quick afternoon power snooze in the hotel, we headed out again. 
 

We bellied up at Ostra right when their evening menu kicked in. Helobious probably hasn’t heard of it, but they soecialize in cooking random things that come out of the ocean. Some people may find the ocean and things that come from it boring, however. 
 

We sipped some fantastic wine from some California guy named Orin Swift. Helobious might not have heard of that, but it’s liquid that come from a certain fruit, and well…I don’t really want to be boring by explaining the rest of it. Also, Orin may or may not be a boring guy, but he makes some good wine. 

After that, we took another lovely stroll through the amazing weather. Nobody shot at us when we walked throught Travis Park, so I guess that might have been pretty boring. 
 

We then spent the next 4 hours in front row seats at the Tobin Center.  Helobious probably hasn’t heard of it, but it’s this huge box composed of stone, wood, and other materials. It fits a lot of people that like to gather and hear music. Helobious might not have heard of that either, but there’s a style of music that people play with bits of wood and wire. When they put electricity to the wood and bits of wire, it can get quite loud and aggressive. It would probably be boring for me to explain further. 
 

Our seats weren’t boring at all because we had views of stuff in front of us. When things weren’t going on in front of us, we then discovered we could turn around and talk to people behind us. Some of them shared some of our experiences, and I got to discuss places that we all played at in the past, and it was a real bonding experience. Fortunately, before that got boring, stuff would happen in front of us again that we could view most adequately. That process kept up throughout the evening, which is good because, otherwise, it could have been boring.

 

Quite the contrary; my wife and I rocked our nuts off with all the other rowdy black t-shirt wearing motherfuckers there.

 

So…ya know…not TOO boring…

I’m glad you’re having a good time, I applogize if it seemed like I was coming at you. I didn’t know you’d been here before. 
 

My best friend was the frontman for a Christian metal band here about a decade ago, so I was well familiar with the SA metal scene. Back when white rabbit was a thing. And Zombies. Darkness Divided, Hayden Oh My, We Bring The Massacre, etc. All local bands with rowdy crowds, so I get it. I wasn’t aware you were listing metal bands in your original post. I truly thought it was more bars or like a play or something.

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