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San Antonio is the No. 35 foodie city in the US
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With dishes like this, it’s no wonder why San Antonio is a top foodie city in America. | Photo by @lunarosatx
Here’s some egg-celent news for all the gastronomes out there — San Antonio ranked No. 35 on WalletHub’s list of best foodie cities in the US. While we already know the Alamo City is a hot spot for all things food and wine, it’s pretty neat that the data backs it up.

WalletHub’s study compared 182 cities — “including the 150 most populated US cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state” — across dimensions of affordability, diversity, accessibility, and quality. Within these dimensions were 29 metrics, such as cost of groceries, average price of beer and wine, restaurants per capita, and food festivals per capita.


According to the data, San Antonio ranked No. 9 for affordability and No. 48 for diversity, accessibility, and quality.

To celebrate our city’s accolade, we recommend enjoying a meal at your favorite local spot or hitting up a new restaurant in town that you have been eager to try. Not sure where to get started? We have plenty of food and beverage resources for you. Some of our favorites include:
Wanna learn more about San Antonio’s foodie scene? Let us know what you’re interested in and maybe you’ll see it in a future newsletter.
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Wednesday, Dec. 14
  • Farmer’s Market | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 1-6 p.m. | Woodlawn Pointe, 702 Donaldson, San Antonio | Free | Join this neighborhood market for farm-fresh produce, locally baked breads, pickles, and other pantry staples.
  • The Light Park | Wednesday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Retama Park Parking Lot, 1 Retama Pkwy., Selma | $30-$125 | Witness millions of lights synchronized to an electric mix of music powered by DJ Polar Ice.
Thursday, Dec. 15
Friday, Dec. 16
  • The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8-9:30 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio | $31.60 | A sophisticated magic show featuring mind-blowing showcases and dazzling acts.
Saturday, Dec. 17
  • The San Antonio Grilled Cheese Fest | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 12 p.m. | The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | $38-$58 | Tickets include unlimited grilled cheese, drinks, and live music.
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Put your decorating skills to the test — and have a chance to win $500. | Photo provided by HEB Central Market
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Put your skills on display by entering Central Market’s Gingerbread Decorating Contest for a chance to win a $500 store gift card. Here are the sweet deets on how to enter
  1. Decorate a gingerbread house, man, animal, etc. + photograph your creation.
  2. Enter your photo online between before Tuesday, Dec. 27.
  3. Find out if your creation is crowned winner (two winners picked per store).
May the best decorator win.*
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Weather
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Sports
  • Let’s make history together. The Alamodome will be set up to hold 65,000+ fans for the Spurs’ ”Back Home in the Dome” game on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The venue is aiming to beat the NBA attendance record of ~62,000 at a regular season game. Tickets start at $15.
Edu
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to research “peer recovery support services for people living with opioid use disorder.” The goal of the study is to fill knowledge gaps and expand recovery science.
Family
  • LEGOLAND Discover Center’s limited-time event, Milk & Cookies with LEGO® Santa, kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 17 and lasts until Saturday, Dec. 24. Tickets are $39.99 each (or $9.99 for annual passholders) and include pictures with LEGO® Santa, cookies, and a special holiday build. Pre-purchase tickets to guarantee entry.
Health
  • Holiday cheer isn’t the only thing spreading this season. The CDC reported “very high” flu activity in our state. Find a flu vaccine near you — there may even be a needleless option. (Verywell Health)
Shop
  • What gift is on the radar this season? City Editor Iván is ready to stand out in this San Antonio retro t-shirt. Shop these unique gifts + more at our online shop Six & Main. 🛍️
Cause
  • In the spirit of the upcoming season of giving, Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is asking San Antonians to help them give the gift of coming home. Here’s how you can help: Volunteer or donate to the nonprofit, or apply for a home if you or a loved one needs access to affordable housing. 🤝*
Seasonal
  • The holiday season is here, and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of bubbly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles — teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold — are sure to pop against your holiday decor. 🍾*
Travel
  • How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to Bermuda). 🌴*
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Shipping deadlines for Christmas
Four presents outside a front door.
Snail mail may be faster than Santa. | Photo by Element5 Digital via Pexels
Grab your packing tape. If you have a package that must arrive by December 25, we’ve got the details on when and where to ship your presents. 🎁

FedEx deadlines:

  • Wednesday, Dec. 14 | FedEx Ground
  • Tuesday, Dec. 20 | Express Saver
  • Wednesday, Dec. 21 | FedEx 2Day
  • Friday, Dec. 23 | FedEx SameDay
Locate your nearest FedEx location.

UPS deadlines:

  • Tuesday, Dec. 20 | UPS 3 Day Select
  • Wednesday, Dec. 21 | UPS 2nd Day Air
  • Thursday, Dec. 22 | UPS Next Day Air
Find your nearest UPS location.

United States Postal Service deadlines:

  • Friday, Dec. 16 | USPS Priority Mail Express Military service
  • Saturday, Dec. 17 | USPS Retail Ground service, First-Class Mail service, First-Class packages
  • Monday, Dec. 19 | Priority Mail service
  • Friday, Dec. 23 | Priority Mail Express service
Find your nearest Post Office.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Emily.

Editor’s pick: Wanna know what other Texas cities were highlighted in WalletHub’s list of top foodie cities in the US? Also featured in the top 50 were Austin at No. 5 and Houston at No. 31.

Missed Monday’s newsletter? Read our Q+A with San Antonio’s most famous unknown person, here.
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