The food at the Cove isn't anything to rave about. It's good, they have sustainable, organic and local foods and hey, it's locally owned. But, I think people tend to hype this place up a bit because The Cove has been featured on the Food Network. The food is good, but it doesn't wow. [...]
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December 18th, 2008 - 12:46 pm § in Bars/Pubs
Hills and Dales Ice House – San Antonio, TX
A friend of mine dragged me to Hills and Dales one night based on the fact that we could bring our own beer mug (up to twenty something ounces) and the draft beer would be the same price as the beer they serve in plastic cups. Cool concept.[...]
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September 18th, 2008 - 2:35 pm § in Bars/Pubs, British Pubs
The Lion and Rose Pub and Restaurant – San Antonio, TX
I ordered some random English fare that was a pastry stuffed with shredded pork. It was really good. But the surprise here wasn't the fact that this dinner pastry was good.[...]
Tags: beer, boddington's, british, british pub, fish and chips, guinness, pub, san antonio, sausage No Comments
Blue Star Brewing Co – San Antonio, TX
I like the microbrewery/restaurant concept and Blue Star Brewing Co brings a sample of this to San Antonio. There doesn't seem to be many microbreweries around here and it's nice to have this option.[...]
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June 27th, 2008 - 10:00 pm § in Bars/Pubs
Leapin’ Lizard Pub – San Antonio, TX
Smoky, but it's like having a neighborhood bar downtown. It's just like any other local bar. It seems more locals and downtown service employees visit this place, after hours, than tourists. They have a decent selection of draught beer, but it's nothing spectacular.[...]
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