Scruffy woke up pretty early but since I slept late, I didn’t wake up until almost eleven and by that time, it was time for lunch soooo, we headed over to Alamo Beer and shared a flight.

They had a food truck set up outside, SO. Tex BBQ.

He ordered a pork sandwich and I ordered a sausage wrap. Hands down, best sausage I’ve had. Scruffy attest that any sausage with a natural casing is my favourite. I just love that crunch, or snap, as Scruffy would say.

Afterward, we headed over to The Pearl. It’s an area that I’ve done a brisk walk before when I came for dinner but never really took it in.

We walked into a lot of random places but The Twig Book Shop needs to be mentioned. Scruffy isn’t a book reader so I was surprised when he walked up to the cash register with one to purchase. The pages have short facts in them and apparently pleases him to know he won’t have to read something page to page like a novel.

He grabbed a beer from Bottling Department and we were able to take it anywhere on the property. All we had to do was recycle. How cool is that?!

And how gorgeous is this?! I wanted to get a close up picture but it was super cold and Scruffy wasn’t having it. Getting this picture still made me happy enough to let it go.

I was finally able to go to Hotel Emma. It is so beautiful inside and historic. We tried to take many selfies while we were in there but I didn’t like much of them of myself.

Here’s my love standing outside. We aren’t too sure what this is for but I liked the design.

We stopped by Brew’s Lee Tea Station where I was able to finally get a dual drink! I’ve always wanted to try this place since I see a lot of my friends posting about it. Sadly the milk tea with pearls and glowing tea wasn’t anything to rave about. I will say everything was way too sweet and I felt I was getting into a diabetic shock. Spoiler alert: the glowing tea is tangerine.

We stopped by my old stomping grounds and visited the For The Kids Dance Marathon at UTSA. I will say it was a little awkward showing up but I figured since I was in town, it only made sense. We hauled ass out of there though. Later in the night, we found out they raised $50000 or so which isn’t too bad.

After leaving, we went to Reds, Whites & Brews Restaurant.

We ordered a Malbec and chomped on some baked brie and jalapeno jam. The garlic herb butter they served with the bread was the bomb. We literally spread that on the bottom of the bread before slathering on the brie and jam combo. Omg … go try that out!

We were heading back to the hotel but Scruffy saw Bush’s Chicken and just HAD to have it.

Let’s just say he was a bit disappointed. We saved the rest later that night after a night of drinking and hanging out with friends so, not much complaint, but not much to rave about.

Patricia was nice enough to come pick us up and we headed to Cover 3 where we met up with Amy and Jackie.

I started off with a dos-a-rita, that’s not what they called it but that’s what I’m calling it. I felt wayyyyyyy good after that if you know what I mean.

Scruffy got the Margarita Flatbread which was a hit for him. He loved it so much and says it’s the best flatbread he’s ever had. I’ll have to agree.

He wanted to try the Chicken Fried NY Strip as well so I got that and it was equally as delicious. The potatoes were …. omg. Just anything slathered with garlic is a hit for me lately. #vampiresbackoff

[2018] 097/365: Love These Gals

These girls. I don’t see or talk to them often but when I do, it’s always a ball. I love them so much and am always glad to have them in my life and that we are able to pick up right where we left off.

After we bid our farewells, Patricia was nice enough to drop us off and even come to our room and hang out with us. We talked about so many random things and it brings back college memories. I miss having these days with any and all of my friends so I definitely appreciated this a lot.

So many memories have been gained from taking this trip and I cannot wait for more.

Alamo Beer
202 Lamar Street, San Antonio, Texas 78202  |  (210) 872-5589  |  Website  |  Yelp

Pearl Historic District
San Antonio, Texas 78006  |  Website  |  Yelp

The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78215  |  (210) 826-6411  |  Website  |  Yelp

Bottling Department
312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78215  |  (210) 564-9140  |  Website  |  Yelp

Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson, San Antonio, Texas 78215  |  (210) 448-8300  |  Website  |  Yelp

Brew’s Lee Tea
4009 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas 78209  |  (210) 598-0068  |  Website  |  Yelp

Reds, Whites and Brews Restaurant
15614 Huebner Road, San Antonio, Texas 78248  |  (210) 493-7599  |  Website  |  Yelp

Bush’s Chicken
10603 Huebner Road, San Antonio, Texas 78240  |  (210) 267-2033  |  Website  |  Yelp

Cover 3
1806 NW Loop 1604, San Antonio, Texas 78248  |  (210) 479-9700  |  Website  |  Yelp