Lemon ricotta pancakes at Piatti? Yes, please. | Photo by @eatpiatti
There’s no time to waste — here are seven brunch spots still accepting reservations this Sunday, May 11. At least, last we checked.
Corinne San Antonio
Head inside the Plaza San Antonio Hotel for a special menu including chef-carved ham, shrimp cocktail, and freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
Julia’s Bistro and Bar
Enjoy French dishes in a comfortable setting — what more could you ask for?
Piatti
Another fabulous Italian brunch option with a warm vibe.
We do it up big at 1 Watson.
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1 Watson
Catch the elevator up to this rooftop oasis overlooking the San Fernando Cathedral and bring your appetite. Pro tip: We’re seeing more availability for smaller parties.
Cured at Pearl
This gastro-pub style restaurant is sure to impress — plus it’s farm-to-table.
The Maverick
Book the brunch buffet experience for prime rib, chicken piccata, and French toast.
Family Night Hike | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $17 for adults, $12 for members | Explore the garden under the stars through this guided night hike.
Madison Ryann Ward | 9-11 p.m. | Stable Hall | $30+ | Enjoy warmhearted songs performed by this faith-based singer/songwriter.
Saturday, May 10
Baby Story Time | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | San Pedro Library | Free | Make the mid-morning witching hour more fun with this enriching story-time and optional playtime after.
2025 Night of Artists Exhibition & Sale | Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Price of admission | It’s back — shop and view new works by contemporary Western artists.
Sunday, May 11
Sunday Brunch Market | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hemisfair | Free entry | Start the day off right with this sip-and-shop market featuring local vendors.
Mother’s Day Mugs Paint & Sip | 12-3 p.m. | Make Ready Market | $35 | Make muggy memories, get 20% off wine + beer, plus each mom gets a gift bag.
Fun fact: The account’s cell phone protection allows members to receive up to $400 of replacement or repair costs if their mobile phone has been stolen or damaged. | Photo provided by United Texas Credit Union
It’s simple: Each time you swipe, you earn rewards — that’s what members will find when they use United Texas Credit Union’s Ultimate Checking account.
Not only will account holders earn 0.5% unlimited cash back, but they’ll also unlock a full suite of perks designed to protect and enhance their lifestyle, including:
ID Theft Protection
Cell Phone Protection
Roadside Assistance
Rideshare Protection
Buyer’s Protection
Extended Warranties
And more
Plus, members will score exclusive discounts on travel, health, and leisure, along with access to $hopping Rewards for even more ways to save each and every day.
Whether it’s picking up groceries, booking a weekend trip, or grabbing a ride across town, every dollar that’s spent works harder with Ultimate Checking.
Early-voting poll sites for the June 7 runoff election will be open for weekend hours. The new schedule has an eight-day early-voting window from Tuesday, May 27 through Tuesday, June 3. Voter registration ends today.
Festival
Are you ready for the longest-running conjunto festival in the country? The Tejano Conjunto Festival returns to Rosedale Park from Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. Get your tickets.
Traffic
$500 million. That’s the price tag on a construction project that will add lanes to US Highway 90, plus a connecting flyover ramp to Loop 1604. Construction will begin by early 2026. (MySA)
Development
Learn more about grant funds for local businesses in construction zones. Today, from 3 to 4 p.m., LiftFund will host a virtual information session where you can learn about eligibility requirements + the application process.
Biz
San Antonio Startup Week is open for registration. The event will showcase innovation and growth in the startup community from Monday, Oct. 13 through Friday, Oct. 17. Do you have something to share? Sign up to present.
Coming Soon
Speaking of the highway to Castroville... a major retail center is slated for the area. Plans for Alsatian Oaks include 80 acres of retail + 420 acres of residential lots. Shoppers can look forward to stores like Ulta, Bath & Body Works, and James Avery. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Sports
With Scott Drew at the helm, the Baylor basketball team is transforming significantly. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
$8,000+. That’s how much you could spend if your dog breaks a bone in a car crash, fall, or collision — from wound treatment and x-rays to emergency surgery and aftercare. Luckily,this pet insurance plan could reimburse you up to 90% of that cost.*
Job
We’re hiring. If you love digital media, hate boring jobs, and think Texas is the best place on Earth — we want you. 6AM City is growing fast, and we need a sales executive who can talk the talk and walk the walk. Let’s build something big, together. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and more. Apply now.
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Feature your biz in our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide
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This month, we launched our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide to showcase gifts that say I appreciate you to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends.
While we’ve already filled all our slots ahead of Mother’s Day, we’ve opened up a few more for Father’s Day.
Whether your business offers a neat product, one-of-a-kind gift, or unique service that could be enjoyed by a father figure — we want to feature it. Secure your spot by Friday, May 23.
It’s easy to support small businesses across the globe when you shop unique + one-of-a-kind products on Etsy. One of our favorite things to browse is Etsy’s selection of custom artwork. These are five of our favorites:
In case you missed it, recently we shared some of our favorite small businesses’ favorite small businesses. Think: Your favorite’s favorite.
We’re keeping the ball rolling on Instagram by asking folks to tag a fellow small biz. Lurk through the comments.
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