May 26May 26 1 hour ago, HenryJames said: wut Houston is the 2nd most-humid city in the country. Any place but New Orleans is better
May 26May 26 We were saying the same regarding humidity or lack thereof. We drove to Mission Concepcion, and saw some of those electric assist bikes there, so decided we’d rent some and ride down and back to the next closest mission. Whatever it got up to yesterday, it wasn’t bad at all relative to what it would been like in Houston. I wouldn’t have been able to convince my wife to do that in Houston’s humidity.
May 26May 26 3 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said: Stayed at the JW resort this weekend. Always a good time for the kids Did Soluna (its the sister restaurant to Rosarios, and much better), La Fonda on Main (we always try to go here once a trip), DarkSide Pizza (if you havent seen or heard of this one, look it up. Its insane. Best themed restaurant in Texas), Alamo Springs Cafe (did this before we saw the bats at Old Tunnel State Park. The Cover burger was awesome but everything else was trash), had breakfast at La Panaderia (this gonna be the next big restaurant to franchise outta SA, its awesome every time), and had lunch at Tycoon Flats (great greasy spoon). We try to visit at least once a year and every time we talk about moving from Houston. SA is just a better city in most respects. Little to no traffic, no humidity (we sat outside when it was 91 degrees and it felt like 80 degrees in Houston), great tacos, laid back feel, best childrens museum in Texas, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, SeaWorld, Zoo, Riverwalk, Pearl, <30 min from Castroville, Seguin, NB, and 2.5 hrs from a pretty solid beach. The only reason we havent moved already is because im fairly convinced CenTex is gonna run outta water by 2030 Yall put some miles in, JW to downtown out to Boerne
May 27May 27 Btw. My comment about nightlife is probably pretty off because I'm 54. My 34 yr old date last night told me about 300 bars I've never heard of so maybe its bettter than I said. And for the single dudes. Despite the fact that there are a TON of tortas there is still plenty of hot ass to be found
May 27May 27 5 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said: Stayed at the JW resort this weekend. Always a good time for the kids Did Soluna (its the sister restaurant to Rosarios, and much better), La Fonda on Main (we always try to go here once a trip), DarkSide Pizza (if you havent seen or heard of this one, look it up. Its insane. Best themed restaurant in Texas), Alamo Springs Cafe (did this before we saw the bats at Old Tunnel State Park. The Cover burger was awesome but everything else was trash), had breakfast at La Panaderia (this gonna be the next big restaurant to franchise outta SA, its awesome every time), and had lunch at Tycoon Flats (great greasy spoon). We try to visit at least once a year and every time we talk about moving from Houston. SA is just a better city in most respects. Little to no traffic, no humidity (we sat outside when it was 91 degrees and it felt like 80 degrees in Houston), great tacos, laid back feel, best childrens museum in Texas, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, SeaWorld, Zoo, Riverwalk, Pearl, <30 min from Castroville, Seguin, NB, and 2.5 hrs from a pretty solid beach. The only reason we havent moved already is because im fairly convinced CenTex is gonna run outta water by 2030 Soluna is the sister restaurant to El Mirasol not Rosario's. Rosario's and Acenar are owned by the same owner.
May 27May 27 12 minutes ago, midtown said: Btw. My comment about nightlife is probably pretty off because I'm 54. My 34 yr old date last night told me about 300 bars I've never heard of so maybe its bettter than I said. And for the single dudes. Despite the fact that there are a TON of tortas there is still plenty of hot ass to be found Yeah there is a good younger crowd bars and such. St Mary’s strip is kind of like dirty 6
May 27May 27 3 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said: Yeah there is a good younger crowd bars and such. St Mary’s strip is kind of like dirty 6 Well this 34 aint doing young crowd bars. I aint saying she's a gold digger but...
May 27May 27 SA is the best city in the state easy access to the texas coast and hill country. just great people
May 27May 27 The nightlife obviously isn’t Austin but there are maybe 3 -5 cities in the US that are. There is a growing and solid bar scene. SA has multiple great live music spots as well. The Stable Hall at the Pearl is an awesome venue. Im 40 and live in Alamo Heights. There is plethora of bars and restaurants within 5 miles, we are never in a shortage of places to go.
May 27May 27 14 minutes ago, midtown said: Well this 34 aint doing young crowd bars. I aint saying she's a gold digger but... Yeah we went with a friend for her birthday a few years ago and the wife and I definitely felt like it wasn’t our crowd at 32-34 either haha 2 minutes ago, LebongJames said: The nightlife obviously isn’t Austin but there are maybe 3 -5 cities in the US that are. There is a growing and solid bar scene. SA has multiple great live music spots as well. The Stable Hall at the Pearl is an awesome venue. Im 40 and live in Alamo Heights. There is plethora of bars and restaurants within 5 miles, we are never in a shortage of places to go. Why haven’t we had a Surly happy hour in our area? I think there at a handful of people that live in this area.
May 27May 27 3 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said: Why haven’t we had a Surly happy hour in our area? I think there at a handful of people that live in this area. crowd capacity limits at gay bars ?
May 27May 27 2 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: crowd capacity limits at gay bars ? You’re so mad no one loves you
May 27May 27 34 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: SA is the best city in the state easy access to the texas coast and hill country. just great people This guy gets it
May 27May 27 I just spent all of my 20s in the SA dating/nightlife scene. If you’re someone that age dating is truly terrible compared to Austin/Dallas/Houston. And I say that as a very fit, tall for SA guy that had no problems finding dates. I once went on a date with a doctor that was saying it was really difficult dating as a woman like that because of how few men there were in town that made anything close to her salary or even close to six figures. Which I had never thought about but the stats support it. No one hot goes out to St Mary’s street. That’s literally just for fat poor people and wannabe goths. There’s probably 4 or 5 nice bars in town for an attractive single person. You also have to add in the fact that every year a handful or more of people out at bars get killed by stray bullets here and its really not worth it. SA has a lot going for it in other areas, but if you’re young and looking for nightlife or that kind fun it’s probably the worst city I can think of.
May 27May 27 3 hours ago, Helobious said: I just spent all of my 20s in the SA dating/nightlife scene. If you’re someone that age dating is truly terrible compared to Austin/Dallas/Houston. And I say that as a very fit, tall for SA guy that had no problems finding dates. I once went on a date with a doctor that was saying it was really difficult dating as a woman like that because of how few men there were in town that made anything close to her salary or even close to six figures. Which I had never thought about but the stats support it. No one hot goes out to St Mary’s street. That’s literally just for fat poor people and wannabe goths. There’s probably 4 or 5 nice bars in town for an attractive single person. You also have to add in the fact that every year a handful or more of people out at bars get killed by stray bullets here and its really not worth it. SA has a lot going for it in other areas, but if you’re young and looking for nightlife or that kind fun it’s probably the worst city I can think of. Sorry you have no rizz and you get no bitches. Edited May 27May 27 by BurntOrange&White
May 28May 28 On 5/26/2025 at 8:06 PM, midtown said: Btw. My comment about nightlife is probably pretty off because I'm 54. My 34 yr old date last night told me about 300 bars I've never heard of so maybe its bettter than I said. And for the single dudes. Despite the fact that there are a TON of tortas there is still plenty of hot ass to be found You should give that list to Helobious. Sounds like he could use the help.
May 28May 28 20 hours ago, Helobious said: I just spent all of my 20s in the SA dating/nightlife scene. And yet...you know absolutely nothing about the town. Fascinating...
May 28May 28 On 5/25/2025 at 8:11 PM, BurntOrange&White said: Also have y’all tried any of these places: Toro Kitchen & Bar Moroccan Bites Tajine Mian Noodles & Dumplings Anyone?
May 28May 28 On 5/27/2025 at 11:38 AM, Helobious said: I just spent all of my 20s in the SA dating/nightlife scene. If you’re someone that age dating is truly terrible compared to Austin/Dallas/Houston. And I say that as a very fit, tall for SA guy that had no problems finding dates. I once went on a date with a doctor that was saying it was really difficult dating as a woman like that because of how few men there were in town that made anything close to her salary or even close to six figures. Which I had never thought about but the stats support it. No one hot goes out to St Mary’s street. That’s literally just for fat poor people and wannabe goths. There’s probably 4 or 5 nice bars in town for an attractive single person. You also have to add in the fact that every year a handful or more of people out at bars get killed by stray bullets here and it’s really not worth it. SA has a lot going for it in other areas, but if you’re young and looking for nightlife or that kind fun it’s probably the worst city I can think of. As usual incredibly wrong. Off the top of my head Nice Bars Bar Loretta Moons Daughters Bar 1919 Hanzo Sternewirth Esquire Hugmans Oasis Sojourn Bar Du Mon Cool Outdoor/ Rooftop Elsewhere Hops and Hounds Ottos McIntyres Friendly Spot Paramour at Phipps- outside of drag brunch There are countless other spots but these are in our regular rotation
May 28May 28 Esquire and Hugmans are our go-tos when we in town without kids. Esquire one of the top cocktail bars in the state
May 28May 28 9 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said: Anyone? I like Toro downtown. Pretty good vibe and tapas, plus hidden door bar downstairs is cool to check out. Also add the bar at the Havana to @LebongJames otherwise great list. On 5/26/2025 at 8:42 PM, tx 3 putt said: crowd capacity limits at gay bars ? The Bonham is huge. I don't see that being a problem.
May 29May 29 We are taking a weekend trip to Houston with our boys (9 & 7) soon and my wife wants to book an 10:30am Saturday brunch at a trendy Italian restaurant downtown because she says “brunch seems like a big deal in Houston” and I’m glad I don’t live there anymore but afraid to object too loudly because it’s clear she just wants to do some unreasonable shit and briefly escape a hotel room that smells like farts even if that fucks up one of two mornings on the trip.
May 29May 29 15 minutes ago, Gen. Applewhite said: We are taking a weekend trip to Houston with our boys (9 & 7) soon and my wife wants to book an 10:30am Saturday brunch at a trendy Italian restaurant downtown because she says “brunch seems like a big deal in Houston” and I’m glad I don’t live there anymore but afraid to object too loudly because it’s clear she just wants to do some unreasonable shit and briefly escape a hotel room that smells like farts even if that fucks up one of two mornings on the trip. potente ?
May 29May 29 2 hours ago, Gen. Applewhite said: We are taking a weekend trip to Houston with our boys (9 & 7) soon and my wife wants to book an 10:30am Saturday brunch at a trendy Italian restaurant downtown because she says “brunch seems like a big deal in Houston” and I’m glad I don’t live there anymore but afraid to object too loudly because it’s clear she just wants to do some unreasonable shit and briefly escape a hotel room that smells like farts even if that fucks up one of two mornings on the trip. Wrong thread, Hondo. Houston is a few more hours east on I-10.
May 29May 29 8 hours ago, royiv said: Wrong thread, Hondo. Houston is a few more hours east on I-10. I am lamenting brunch in fancy Houston as a proud resident of laid back SA.
May 30May 30 On 5/28/2025 at 8:40 AM, BurntOrange&White said: Anyone? Have been to Toro once and had a great time - really enjoyed the food and the scene. Not from SA so can’t comment on the others.
June 2Jun 2 On 5/28/2025 at 8:40 AM, BurntOrange&White said: Anyone? I've been to the Toro location in Stone Oak about a dozen times. It's always good and a great time.
June 2Jun 2 I had lunch at the Purple Garlic yesterday. It is a pretty solid Italian café. Anyone been here?
June 2Jun 2 4 minutes ago, F250 said: I had lunch at the Purple Garlic yesterday. It is a pretty solid Italian café. Anyone been here? I haven’t but I had a customer tell me all about it. Guess I need to give it a shot.
June 3Jun 3 On 5/27/2025 at 11:38 AM, Helobious said: And I say that as a very fit, tall for SA guy So, you're 5'7, 245 pounds?
June 10Jun 10 New slim chickens opened on nacogdoches/1604 yesterday. Never had it before, best fast food tenders I think I’ve ever had. Better than canes imo
June 10Jun 10 Oxbow secured the funding today for what will now be called The Perlen House Hotel right across the river from Hotel Emma. Between that, Otto’s and the 3 multifamily projects Oxbow is working on that area has and will be completely changed in the next 2 years. The Pearl will eventually push to St Mary’s. I’m interested to see what all the development and change does to the area, especially for employment.
June 11Jun 11 6 hours ago, Helobious said: New slim chickens opened on nacogdoches/1604 yesterday. Never had it before, best fast food tenders I think I’ve ever had. Better than canes imo Had it today. It was fine. Not better than Canes and it’s from Fayettenam.
June 11Jun 11 Yall are fucking morons if you think Canes is better than Chicken Express, the tender GOAT
June 11Jun 11 8 hours ago, Helobious said: New slim chickens opened on nacogdoches/1604 yesterday. Never had it before, best fast food tenders I think I’ve ever had. Better than canes imo Their tenders are chewy as fuck because they're overcooked. Place is a shit version of Zaxbys 8 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said: Yall are fucking morons if you think Canes is better than Chicken Express, the tender GOAT Chicken Express and Bush's clear Canes for sure.
June 11Jun 11 On 6/3/2025 at 7:24 AM, BurntOrange&White said: Anyone have a rec for seafood that is similar in pricing to Bourbon St and Pappadeaux?
June 11Jun 11 14 hours ago, LebongJames said: Oxbow secured the funding today for what will now be called The Perlen House Hotel right across the river from Hotel Emma. Between that, Otto’s and the 3 multifamily projects Oxbow is working on that area has and will be completely changed in the next 2 years. The Pearl will eventually push to St Mary’s. I’m interested to see what all the development and change does to the area, especially for employment. Everything around downtown is gentrifying. Pearl. All the area west of the Alamodome. South by Brack. Hell with UTSA adding to the downtown campus thats started too
June 11Jun 11 4 hours ago, midtown said: Everything around downtown is gentrifying. Pearl. All the area west of the Alamodome. South by Brack. Hell with UTSA adding to the downtown campus thats started too parents die off and the kids will sell that house asap. cash in
June 11Jun 11 2 hours ago, Deej said: That's a low bar. why they refuse to offer a spicy or cajun option is beyond me and add a dessert option. add some salt to the fries, please
June 11Jun 11 2 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: why they refuse to offer a spicy or cajun option is beyond me and add a dessert option. add some salt to the fries, please also add seasoning to tenders because they're bland as fuck
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