’09 Eats

Sorrento Ristorante

/ October 1, 2013

Lunch at Sorrento Ristorante seemed the perfect refuge on a rainy day. Inside murals of bella Italia animated the space. Music and chatter emanated from the kitchen and a waiter quickly appeared.

Cheesy Jane’s

/ September 4, 2013

Cheesy Jane’s trumps tradition by offering 25 varieties, among them Dreamsicle (itself nostalgic) and Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo.

Paloma Blanca

/ August 1, 2013

Three of the city’s most appealing outdoor settings — La Fonda on Main, La Hacienda de los Barrios and Paloma Blanca — happen to be attached to Mexican restaurants serving the popular libation.

Orderup

/ July 10, 2013

San Antonio’s favorite fast foods are burgers, pizzas and tacos, so putting them all together in one place must have made sense

The Jersey Shore style that seemed (to us genteel Texans) to characterize the good folks at Florio’s on first arriving on our own shores appears to have mellowed over time — though that might not be apparentto first-timers.

La Vie En Rose’

/ May 2, 2013

The dog days of San Antonio summers are fast approaching. Many San Antonians find cooling comfort in a cold brewski or an icy margarita, but we can now look forward to the new ‘IT’ summer drink … dry rosé wine! Dry rosé has been quenching European pa …

Bravo for Braza Brava

Meredith Kay / December 31, 2010

In a city overrun by fast food restaurants and corporate chain concepts, it’s always exciting to find those cozy neighborhood bistros that strive to deliver outstanding food in an intimate and unique setting. These hidden gems are often run by families …