june-2010

GO EAT
CROWN CANDY KITCHEN
1401 St. Louis Ave • 314-621-9650
crowncandykitchen.net
Since 1913, the owners of this retro malt shop
and bistro have dared anyone to drink fi ve
malts in 30 minutes. The prize? Wobbling away
without paying for them. Many have tried; few
have succeeded. $
THE DUBLINER
1025 Washington Ave • 314-421-4300
dublinerstl.com
This European-style gastropub is a culinary
step above most of the other pubs that sport
the Irish fl ag. Try the Full Irish: a fried egg with
sausages, rashers, beans and tomato. $$
CAFÉ PROVENCAL
427 S Kirkwood Rd • 314-822-5440
cafeprovencal.com
This upscale eatery concentrates on the foods
enjoyed in France’s Provence region. The chef
regularly changes the menu to make the most
of fresh ingredients, but the pâté and escargot
are generally the most popular appetizers. $$$
GO PARTY
DRESSEL’S PUB
419 N Euclid Ave • 314-361-1060
dresselspublichouse.com
With stained-glass windows and décor that
pays homage to famous composers and
writers, this pub has an old Ivy League feel.
Order a Moose Grill Nut Brown Ale.
ST. LOUIS CASA LOMA BALLROOM
3354 Iowa Ave • 314-664-8000
casalomaballroom.com
For more than 70 years, this entertainment
landmark has hosted big band, Latin and
swing bands. On weekends, there are ballroom
dance lessons early in the evening.
GO DAY-TRIPPING
SAINTE GENEVIEVE, MO
75 miles south of St. Louis
ste-genevieve.com
The greatest concentration of French Colonial
buildings in North America (three of which are
open to the public) is located in this historic
town, which was founded in 1735.
FUN FACT!
Robert Pershing Wadlow, the tallest man in
documented medical history—at 8 feet, 11
inches—was born outside St. Louis in Alton, IL.
Style
Stay in
in San Antonio.
San Antonio
TEXAS
— Melanie Young
GO SHOP
SILVER SPUR
At Menger Hotel
210 Alamo Plaza • 210-472-2210
silverspurstore.com
This glitzy boutique has all the fl ash visitors
need to dress like true Texans. Swarovski
crystals decorate the accessories, jeans come
embellished with lace, and beads stud the
shawls and scarves.
CUSTO BARCELONA
15900 La Cantera Pkwy • 210-558-8600
custo-barcelona.com
Vivid graphic prints brighten the shirts,
dresses and pants at this shop, an outpost for
the high-fashion line that was inspired by the
surfer style of Southern California, the hippies
of Northern California and the fashion scene
in Barcelona.
INTER ARTISAN
1036 S Alamo St • 210-807-3582
inter-artisan.com
The eclectic art and fi ne crafts at this
Southtown shop are made by artisans from
as far away as Latin America and as close as
San Antonio. Look for black Oaxacan pottery,
Mata Ortiz pottery, hand-blown art glass and
Oaxacan woodcarvings.
GO SEE
REM GALLERY
219 E Park Ave • 210-224-1227
remgallery.com
On the second Friday of each month, this
gallery participates in the Tobin Hill Art Walk,
keeping its doors open until 9pm. Look for
paintings by Estevan H. Arredondo, which
explore movement, space and rhythm.
SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN
555 Funston Pl • 210-207-3250
sabot.org
Highlights of this garden include the Texas
Native Trail with plants from all over the state;
an elegant Japanese garden; and the glassencased
Lucile Halsell Conservatory, which
houses exotic species ranging from tropical
fruit trees to cacti.
FIESTA NOCHE DEL RIO
At Arneson River Theater
418 Villita St • 210-226-4651
alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html
Every weekend, dancers in dazzling, swirling
costumes turn the songs and dances of Spain,
Mexico, Argentina and Texas into a musical
extravaganza at an outdoor theater.
GO EAT
AUDEN’S KITCHEN
700 E Sonterra Blvd • 210-494-0070
audenskitchen.com
Chef Bruce Auden has created a casual eatery
serving standards with a Texas twist. Scotch
eggs get a dash of jalapeño fl avor and woodroasted
mushrooms come with Texas toast. $$
LA FONDA ON MAIN
2415 N Main St • 210-733-0621
lafondaonmain.com
Both traditional Mexican cuisine and Tex-
Mex are served at this historic Monte Vista
neighborhood eatery. Dine on the tree-shaded,
Christmas light-festooned patio. $$
ROARING FORK
1806 NW Loop 1604 • 210-479-9700
roaringfork.com
This rustic, yet chic restaurant specializes
in wood-fi re grilled steak, lamb, duck and
seafood. Get the meal started with an iron
kettle of green chili pork stew, served with
fresh tortillas. $$$
GO PARTY
COPA WINE BAR & TASTING ROOM
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy • 210-495-2672
thecopawinebar.com
This laidback bar makes it easy to expand your
wine expertise to varietals from New Zealand,
Texas and Chile. Cheese and meat plates and
mini pizzas accompany the vintages.
CASBEERS AT THE CHURCH
1150 S Alamo St • 210-271-7791
casbeers.com
A converted church in Southtown is now
the backdrop for live gospel, jazz and R&B.
Occasionally, superstars such as Dr. John and
Richie Havens stop in to play a set.
GO DAY-TRIPPING
SCHLITTERBAHN WATERPARK RESORT
28 miles northeast of San Antonio • 400 N
Liberty Ave, New Braunfels, TX • 830-625-2351
schlitterbahn.com
One of the biggest and baddest waterparks
in the nation, Schlitterbahn sits beside the
spring-fed Comal River and offers miles of tube
chutes, winding waterways, thrilling slides,
lazy beaches and surfi ng spots.
FUN FACT!
Davey Crockett was one of the 189 defenders
at the Alamo.
Thoughtful. Contemporary.
Intelligent. Stylish.
CAMBRIASUITES.COM • 888.8CAMBRIA
8505 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78217 • 210-822-1554
Only minutes from the airport.
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