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August 22nd, 2009 - 3:09 pm § in Farmer's Market

Pearl Brewery Farmer’s Market – San Antonio, TX

I went a couple of weeks ago and they had very little produce. Prices were more expensive than whole foods and central market.[...]

January 13th, 2009 - 12:52 pm § in Convenience Store

Midcity Garage Coke Machine – San Antonio, TX

Where can you get a 16 oz. bottle of Coca Cola, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper downtown for only $1? This little Coke machine at the Houston Street Garage, also known as the MidCity Garage, has saved me many times when I've looked in the fridge for a cold soda.[...]

August 14th, 2008 - 12:38 pm § in Malls

Rivercenter Mall – San Antonio, TX

849 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9821 [...]

July 31st, 2008 - 10:37 am § in Gift Shop

The Pink Giraffe – San Antonio, TX

There aren't many shops to visit in downtown San Antonio other than those in the mall and the tourist shops that sell Texas related junk and Davy Crockett 'coon-skin hats. The Pink Giraffe is a Hallmark-type store.[...]

May 29th, 2008 - 6:23 pm § in Convenience Store, Delis, Grocery

Delivery Market – San Antonio, TX

There weren't many places open downtown San Antonio on Memorial Day Weekend. I was walking around to see what was open and found Delivery Market.[...]

March 3rd, 2008 - 5:07 pm § in Candy Store, Gift Shop

M&M’s World – Las Vegas, NV

When did these anthropomorphic, hard-shell candies become such big icons?! This store reminds me of the Disney stores, only with the M&M characters on T-Shirts, Cups, etc. A lot of the items appeared cheaply manufactured and high in price.[...]

February 14th, 2008 - 3:29 pm § in Grocery

Mamaya Market – Ventura, CA

I visit Mamaya Market for all my Japanese cooking needs. Doesn't the name remind you of Cooking Mama for Nintendo DS or WII? "Ahhh, better than Mama," exclaims Cooking Mama... ahh, getting back on track now... [...]