Plus, see the cast of "Star Trek" next year.
 
11.22.2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER
6AM City In-house

Today’s Forecast

53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.
 

☀️ Live like a local

A local’s guide to the perfect day in San Antonio
Beautiful capture of downtown at sunset featuring local landmarks like the torch of friendship, san Fernando cathedral, and Tower of the Americas.
How can we not fall in love with a city that looks this stunning? | Photo by @vrushabh4
Do you have friends + family visiting the Alamo City this holiday season and want to show them the best of what our city has to offer? Well, that’s what we’re here for. With input from our readers and personal recommendations from our City Editors, we curated a full-day itinerary that’ll maximize your time in San Antonio.

Morning:

Start your morning off with a unique local brunch spot, Coffee + Culture. Need a wake up call? Grab a mimosa and chow down on a plate of chilaquiles featuring homemade corn tortillas, green tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, and your choice of protein.

What's Brewing Coffee Company?

Pick up a latte from What’s Brewing Coffee Company.

|

Photo by What’s Brewing

Oh, you still want a cup of coffee? No problem, head on over to What’s Brewing Coffee Company — San Antonio’s longest running coffee roaster. Once you get your coffee in hand, play a game of pinball (or two), the machines cost 25¢. Check out 27 more coffee shops around town.

Afternoon:

In the mood to catch a movie?

Not only is there candy, drinks, and food (the loaded fries are a must-have), but here in San Antonio we have Santikos Theaters. Yes, that is a brag. The local theater chain offers a variety of experiences at its cinemas like bowling, arcade, specialty drinks + happy hours, and even laser tag at select theaters.

Evening:

An evening stroll along Confluence Park is serene during sunset. Once your candy has settled, it’s time for dinner and our recommendation? Dough Pizzeria. Nestled in Hemisfair sits this local Neapolitan-style pizza place serving up a delicious Margherita pizza.

Dough Pizzeria

Grab a slice (or two) from Dough Pizzeria Napoletana.

|

Photo by Taza de Vida

After your food has settled, we think this would be the perfect opportunity to take a walk through one of San Antonio’s newest parks — Civic Park. Pro tip: Don’t forget about the downtown parking situation.
 
Events
Wednesday, Nov. 22
  • Mike Ryan | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7 p.m. | Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels | $30.50 | Catch a concert by this country music singer and songwriter.
  • Get Social | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 4-7 p.m. | 7 Brew Coffee, 2901 Pat Booker Rd., Universal City | Cost of purchase | Visit this coffee stand for a buy-one-get-one free promotion.
  • Small Batch Trivia | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Landshark Bar and Grill, 849 E. Commerce St., Ste 171, San Antonio | Free | Test your knowledge from the pop culture to science and history.
Thursday, Nov. 23
  • 3rd Annual Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 7:45 a.m. | Bulverde Community Park, 29815 Bulverde Lane, Bulverde | $35 | Start off Thanksgiving morning with a 5k run with friends and family.
  • Thanksgiving Brunch + Dinner | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Zocca Cuisine D’Italia, 420 W. Market St., San Antonio | $65 | Head down to the River Walk for a delicous meal including Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Citrus Brined Turkey Roulade, and Bourbon Caramel Apple Cheesecake.
  • Thanksgiving Grill & Chill | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Idle Beer Hall & Brewery, 414 Brooklyn Ave., San Antonio | Free | Come kick back with tri-tip steaks, all day happy hour, and football.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
 
News Notes
Announced
  • The San Antonio Public Library is expanding its streaming catalog thanks to a new partnership with Kanopy. Library card holders now have access to the service to watch 31,000+ movies and TV shows like documentaries, film classics, television series, and more.
Outdoors
  • The San Antonio Parks Foundation released its New Years Eve itinerary. CelebrateSA will take place across three locations: Civic Park, Market Street, and the Arneson River Theatre. The event starts at 6 p.m and is free to the public. Don’t miss: The New Years Eve countdown just before midnight.
Biz
  • San Antonio-based creative agency GDC Marketing & Ideation landed a deal to acquire another Alamo City-based creative company, Geomedia. Terms of the agreement were not shared, but Geomedia will continue to operate under its own brand. (SA Business Journal)
Drink
  • Curator Coffee is launching a Coffee Class series on the first Friday of each month. Espresso enthusiasts can dive deeper into the world of coffee with tastings, info on brewing methods, and more. Classes are $15 per person and you can RSVP in advance.
Plan Ahead
  • Live long and prosper. Spacecon San Antonio announced its next wave of intergalactic guests with cast members from various “Star Trek” series. Next year on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, you can see William Shatner, Gates McFadden, and Jonathan Frakes (to name a few). Picture + autograph passes are on sale now.
Pet
  • The Dog Guide San Antonio released its first Pup Pint Pass that offers discounts at 14 local pet-friendly businesses. The pass is $50 and can be used from Dec. 2023 through Dec. 2024. Pro tip: Use code EARLYDOG5 for $5 off your pass through Saturday, Nov. 25.
Number
  • 68%. That’s the current population size within the “Texas Triangle” — Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin metro areas. Fort Worth (hey FTWtoday) added more residents than any other city at 48,542.
State
  • USA Today released its “Most Popular Searched Thanksgiving Side Dishes.” According to Google, Texas’ favorite side is the green bean casserole. Do you agree with the pick? Let us know your favorite Thanksgiving side dish.
Shop
  • Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled ebikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep. Get up to $1,200 off for Black Friday, and score free express shipping with code TREE.*
Pets

🐶 Happy paw-lidays

4 Thanksgiving pet tips for San Antonians
Thanksgiving Dog
Be mindful of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to pets during the Thanksgiving holiday. | Photo via Canva
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we at SATXtoday want to make sure you have all your bases covered — just don’t forget about Fido and how they can also enjoy the holiday. San Antonio Animal Care Services is offering residents a few tips + tricks when it comes to pets during the festivities. Let’s dig in.
  • Turkey bones are a choking hazard and should be kept away from your pet.
  • Create a safe + comfortable place for anxious pets to relax. Don’t forget to put out fresh food, water, and toys.
  • Do not give your pet table scraps and keep an eye on the trash.
  • Make sure fido has an engraved tag with your name + phone number with a City-required microchip ID just in case they get lost.
Want to make your pet a special Thanksgiving meal? Check out this recipe from The Dog Guide San Antonio.
More pet tips
The Buy

The Buy 11.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
A bundle we’ll be snacking on all season, especially since it will be on sale this Saturday.
Answered

Do you shop at vintage and second-hand stores in San Antonio?
Southtown Vinyl

Sol Tree Pop Up at Southtown Vinyl

|

Photo by sol.tree

Last week we asked if you’ve shopped at vintage and second-hand stores, here’s what you said: The majority of you (64%) love shopping vintage, 14% they haven’t but will visit a store soon, and 23% say it’s not their thing.
Share SATXtoday
 
ReferralGIF1-SATX.gif

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_24}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_24}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
Nicholas Caballero.png

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
I have yet to visit the Springs at Civic Park during sunset, but I bet it looks breathtaking. Looks like the best places to picnic is going to have a new addition. We’ll save it for Spring though, ‘tis be a bit chilly.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Become a Member     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY