Casa Blanca: Santikos Newest Theatre

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I recently had the opportunity to tour and learn more about Santikos newest theatre, Casa Blanca. Casa Blanca is so much more than a theatre. 

Casa Blanca has 16 bowling lanes. Enjoy either before or after your movie watching experience. 

Full-service sports bar. Drinks purchased can be brought into any movie. That means mom can enjoy a glass of wine while the kids enjoy Finding Dory on the big screen. 

Speaking of big screen, check out the 100% laser projection multiplex screen. Thats a 6' 5" man standing down there. Im sitting half way up and I couldn't even capture the full screen. 

Moviegoers can enjoy in-theatre dining with an upscale menu and recliner with oversized seating. 

Santikos is more than just great movies. Santikos Entertainment now exists for the sole benefit of the communities in which it operates. Dollars spent on movie tickets and amenities are funneled back into the local community in the form of donations, sponsorships, grants and programming that educate, cure, support and otherwise enhance lives of the citizens that support Santikos Entertainment. Santikos will donate $12 million to the community this year alone. Which translates to $400,000 a week for the community over the next 10 years. 

Now it's your turn to experience Santikos. Im giving one lucky reader 4 VIP tickets good for any movie at any Santikos theatre. Give-a-way ends on Friday, June 17th. Winner will be notified by email and has one week to claim their tickets. 

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Bier Garten Riverwalk

Disclaimer: Bier Garten hooked me up with fabulous food, beer and 2 VIP tickets. However, all options expressed here are my own.  

I had the pleasure of visiting the Bier Garten on the Riverwalk yesterday to learn about their up coming Oktoberfest event full of sing-a-longs, stein holding, alp horn blowing contests, live German music, dancing and a keg tapped by a local celebrity.

The Bier Garten totally rolled out the red carpet for our visit. We dined on authentic Bavarian fare including sausages, pretzels, sour kraut balls and of course ice cold beers. BG has one of the largest selections of import and craft beer on the Riverwalk.

On Friday, Bier Garten is kicking off their Oktoberfest celebration with a HUGE launch party. This party is free to attend but I am giving away 2 (one person with a guest) VIP tickets that get you access to the buffet and bier. Yum!

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Thai Topaz: Date Night Destination

Disclosure: I recently dined at Thai Topaz as their guest, along with other San Antonio Bloggers, to sample their dishes and learn about the restaurant. However, all opinions are my own. 

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To be honest, Ive never been to a Thai restaurant before so I really didn't know what to expect when I walked into Thai Topaz for the first time. I was delighted by the fun atmosphere, friendly wait staff and the wide variety of dishes available.

Photo Credit: Thai Topaz Facebook Page

Although, the restaurant is very kid friendly, Thai Topaz offers a place for couples to escape the norm and try something a little bit out if their comfort zone. The owners, David and Somjira, have created a space that is calm, relaxing and modern.

Blogger Menu with Spring Rolls

Sipping on some Lychee Flavored Sake, I enjoyed summer rolls, miang kai (thai lettuce wraps), red curry mussels and tom kha soup as appetizers. Each dish was better than the next. I was very impressed by the presentation of the tom kha soup bowl, pictured below.

Tom Kha Soup

Red Curry Mussels 

We then moved on to our dinner entrees. The pineapple fried rice actually comes in a pineapple! Perfect for serving two, the dish is almost too beautiful to eat, almost.

Pineapple Fried Rice

As we moved to dessert, David told us that all of the dishes on the Thai Topaz menu were developed by Somjira's mother, who owns the Medical Center Thai Topaz location. Did you know avocado ice cream is a thing? A delicious thing! All of their ice cream flavors are homemade.

Homemade Ice Cream: Coconut, Avocado, Mango and Pineapple

Next time you are looking to mix up date night go try Thai Topaz in Castle Hills. You won't be disappointed. Cant find a babysitter? No worries, kids eat FREE on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Enter to win a $20 Gift Certificate to Thai Topaz below. Give-a-way ends on February 25th 2015 at 12am.

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Market on Houston: Soft Opening

Photo Credit: Lloyd Christmas, Urban Spoon

I had the pleasure of attending the soft opening of Market on Houston located inside the newly remodeled Sheraton Gunter Hotel. Just across the street from the Majestic Theater, I can see this spot becoming a go-to for date night. They will even validate your valet parking.  

Market on Houston impressed me right away by giving us iPads instead of menus. These iPads were loaded with the restaurants menu items and photos of each dish. It was great to sip a glass of wine and browse the menu photos while deciding what we wanted. Everything looked exceptional, it was hard to choose! 

iPad Menus at Market on Houston

We started off with truffle fries and the hearts of romaine salad. Both were delicious but topped with Parmesan cheese the truffle fries were by far my favorite. That was until the next course arrived. 

Truffle Fries

We ordered lamb pops and koby sliders. One of the many beauties of Market on Houston is each menu item is served in a way that is easy to share. The lamb pops looked even more amazing in person than they did on the iPad photo menu. Served on a bed of greens with sauce on the side, each bite was better than the next.

Lamb Pops

After the wine, truffle fries, romaine salad and kobe sliders we couldn't finish all of the lamb. The Market wait staff happily packed up the left overs and I enjoyed them the next night over a bed of kale salad. Recipe found on Pinterest of course. 

Market on Houston isn't just a place to enjoy a sit down meal. Once it opens you will also be able to stop by the market and grab a ready-made meal like breakfast pastries, sandwiches, soups and pizzas. Enjoy them with a premium bottle of wine, also available to purchase. I encourage everyone to try Market on Houston when it opens. You will not be disappointed. Follow them to be the first to know about the grand opening date:

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