Offering a variety of cuisines and dishes to suit different tastes and preferences, food halls are great spots for trying new flavors and meeting up with friends and family. Not to mention, many food halls put the spotlight on up-and-coming chefs, giving them a chance to grow their business, so you can support the local food scene instead of big chains while enjoying a top-notch meal.
According to the Farmers Market Coalition, a farmers market is “a public and recurring assembly of farmers or their representatives selling the food that they produced directly to consumers.” And the explosion of the farm-to-table movement in the United States has led to a steadily growing number of markets, with more than 8,600 registered in the USDA Farmers Market Directory.
San Antonio, Texas, is a city that is steeped in history. From its Spanish colonial heritage to its many cultural attractions, there is always plenty to see and do in this charming city. One way to experience the best of San Antonio is by hopping on a double-decker bus and embarking on a sightseeing tour. It offers comfortable transportation and an opportunity to see top attractions, historical landmarks, and other interesting stops around the city.
San Antonio is full of surprises. The booming culinary scene fuses Southern, Mexican, and German (you read that right) influences. Museums showcase international art alongside American history. Historic sites pay homage to famous battles (The Alamo) as well as to homegrown talent (Pearl). It’s a well-rounded destination that rewards urban explorers with something new around every corner. Here’s our insider guide to the best things to do and see in San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO – (July 14, 2023) The results are in and Pearl is proud to announce that two of the most loved local Pearl destinations are receiving national recognition in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, Potluck Hospitality’s Pearl Markets is ranked #5 in the “Best Farmers Market” category and Food Hall at Bottling Department ranked #10 “Best Food Hall” in the prestigious list.
In the year since Mesha Millsap was named CEO of the Pearl, three new restaurants opened at the former brewery and a parking lot became a relaxing greenspace near her second-floor offices.
Downtown’s Pearl development on Tuesday unveiled an Insta-worthy Fiesta mural along with new medals commemorating San Antonio’s annual citywide party.
The world continues to celebrate the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an icon in many respects, even decades after her death. San Antonio especially does right by the Corpus Christi native, throwing a number of parties and special events across town to make sure the Queen of Tejano is properly honored for her birthday on April 16.
One of San Antonio’s most historic landmark communities is paying homage to its prominent women all of March in celebration of Women’s History Month, with an additional unveiling of a new mural by a local female artist.
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