This week I'd like to talk about burgers.  Not just any burgers, but the top-rated burgers in San Antonio.  After all, you wouldn't want to waste your time at a place with sub-par food, would you? While it's up to personal opinion, here are some of the Yelp users' favorite burger joints: Source: Yelp Name: Longhorn Cafe Location: 17625 Blanco Rd San... [Read more...]

Sugar and carbaholics, raise your hands! Most people are overcome by a sugary craving once in a while, and it's important that there are places where they can satisfy it. Lucky for us, there are lots of bakeries near Vista Ridge that are ready to serve you up fresh breads and sweet pastries. Here are some of the places to try: Source: Yelp Name: The Gourmet... [Read more...]

Any Indian food fans here at Vista Ridge? If so, you've got lots of options near our community.  Whether you've eaten Indian food a million times or are ready to try it for the first time, take a look at some reviews of local Indian restaurants below: Source: Yelp Name: Sarovar Indian Cuisine Location: 10227 Ironside Dr San Antonio, TX 78230 Reviews:... [Read more...]

According to old traditions, black-eyed peas are one of the luckiest foods to eat on New Year’s Day.  Why? Well, they are considered to be symbols of prosperity and money.  Who wouldn’t want to eat up for prosperity? Black-eyed peas can be used in a variety of recipes, and I have included one below for chili-roasted black-eyed peas – perfect for munching... [Read more...]

I could talk about lots of restaurants in this post, and I will do that in the future, but right now I want to talk about the mother of all restaurants - buffets.  You walk in starving and leave satisfied (if not stuffed) and can eat to your heart's content.  I'm sure we've all found at least one buffet place we've loved and one that we'd rather stay away from. ... [Read more...]

Ah, the smell of fresh cookies baking in the oven. The problem with that is that by the time they’re done baking, you’ll want to dive into them right away, burning yourself and staining your clothing with melted chocolate. So why not get your sugar fix at a local bakery instead? You won’t have to wait and can sometimes get your baked goods while they’re... [Read more...]

Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated days of the year for kids.  Why? Well, because of the candy, of course! Unless you don’t feel like you can restrain yourself, you might want to take advantage of some of the Halloween candy sales and stock up before the rush.  Just like other holidays, people are starting to plan earlier and earlier, so... [Read more...]

Want to know another way to beat the heat besides the use of fans and water to stay hydrated?  Although these are good and necessary measures that you should use on a daily basis to stay cool you should also consider other measures.  Did you know that the food that you eat can keep you cool as well.  Eating sandwiches that are light and use light ingredients... [Read more...]

Chocoholics beware! If you’re looking to give up chocolate, or at least the yummy kind, STOP reading this post right away.  For those of you who think you can handle walking into a place that is like chocolate heaven, read on! There are plenty of places in San Antonio where you can indulge in a sweet treat or two if you so desire, and I’d like to... [Read more...]

It’s festival season! Texas always does it up big this time of year (well, every time of year!), and they’re going all out this spring and summer with celebrations of pretty much every type.  So what’s going on in Texas this time of year? Check out a partial list below: Berges Fest in Downtown Boerne: Boerne’s Main Street will set the tone... [Read more...]

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