We had the pleasure of booking our wedding at the Grand Monarch, and it was absolutely beautiful!…read moreThe entire process was so smooth and stress-free. Rosemary was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted. Jen, our wedding coordinator, was phenomenal! She had an amazing personality and knew exactly what to do and when to do it. She also offered fantastic ideas that helped bring our vision to life. Our friends and family had an amazing time, and everyone had nothing but positive things to say. We chose to do everything in-house, and it was so easy to share my ideas and preferences with the team and watch them come to life -- from the décor to the food, the bar & the cake! If you're debating, stop and book here! We have zero regrets. 10000000/10, highly recommend! Thank you to all the staff who made our day so special! Rosemary, Jen, Padro & Laz! You guys are amazing. I look forward to the next event with you guys!

Warning to Anyone Considering Grand Monarch, DJ Johnny, or Coordinator Andrea…read more As a professional choreographer with years of experience at weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, and large-scale productions, I have never experienced the level of unprofessionalism, aggression, and incompetence I witnessed at Grand Monarch with DJ Johnny and event coordinator Andrea. My role was clear: prepare a court of teens, many who had never danced before, and guide them through months of practice leading up to the event. The family specifically hired me for day-of support, which is standard practice. After the family dances, the teens changed outfits. We then went outside for a quick rehearsal and huddle (5 minutes) absolutely necessary because the ballroom was shockingly small, poorly designed, and blocked by pillars. The kids needed formation adjustments before going in front of hundreds of guests. Instead of letting this essential step happen, Johnny and Andrea stormed over, yelling at me and the teens. Not a polite reminder, full-on aggressive shouting, interrupting instruction, and even trying to silence me in front of the kids. The result? The teens were discouraged, anxious, and rattled. Parents were disgusted, watching their kids be yelled at during what should have been a proud, exciting moment. The energy went from positive to toxic in seconds. To make matters worse: 1. DJ Johnny played the music before the kids were even set up. A rookie mistake he has apparently made at other events too. 2. Andrea never provided a real timeline. She contacted me only the day before and handed me a "timeline" the day of. Zero coordination. 3. No apology was ever given, not to me, not to the teens, not to the parents. Professionals handle pressure differently. Here's a couple tips from a real professional to you both: 1. You address the choreographer directly and privately, not scream in front of kids. 2. You consult the client, the person who paid us both. 3. You give a respectful heads-up. You don't scream at children mid-rehearsal. They can try to say, "We were keeping schedule." False. Dozens of professional ways exist to do that without aggression. "We had no choice." Wrong. They could have waited 60 seconds, gone to the client, or spoken to me calmly. They cause more of a distraction and a more delayed event because this altercation. "The choreographer delayed the event." False. A quick run-through is standard and was required due to the venue's design and Andrea's late timeline. "Communication was clear." False. Nothing was provided until the last second and DJ provided no expectations. Grand Monarch should be ashamed to be represented by such toxic, careless staff. Johnny's Neanderthal behavior was aggressive and reckless, especially from some who fancies himself as a JW. Andrea was complicit. For families spending thousands on milestone events: don't risk your once-in-a-lifetime celebration with vendors who yell at kids, screw up music cues, and create chaos instead of memories. This was not just poor service, this was sabotage of an important family moment. Shout out to the kids who pulled it together at the very ends despite feeling anger and frustration for how they were treated.

We had our daughters babyshower at The Glasshouse and it was beautiful! So of course we had to have…read moreher wedding! The owner was so accommodating and helpful. Shared ideas which helped us not feel so overwhelmed! The night of the wedding everything went smooth. We received so many compliments!

I attended my sister's wedding here and the atmosphere was great! We enjoyed every bit it had to…read moreoffer, the only issue was that the restrooms were not working properly and left us having to leave early

Attended the charcuterie class today. We got two pours of wine and a lesson on charcuterie board…read morecreation. I learned that I need to make it look like I spent 5 seconds making it. Also learned about flavor pairings and composition. Overall, totally worth it! Can't wait to come back!

One of my friends set up to sell in Le Purge - a chic curated clearance boutique - at Ivy Hall. Yet…read moreagain, this venue impresses me with its versatility. Last time I was here, I was just visiting, so everything was a blank slate. Today, they were set up as a garage sale type venue. Their staff (invisible yet present) had set up a large tent outside with heaters to keep us shoppers warm in the 35 degree and drizzly morning. I can't wait for The Monty to open its restaurant... which must be soon because contractors are working in there as we speak!

I love how this once abandoned brewery has been transformed into a vibrant center of activity…read more This places is a thriving residential community, a dinning destination with many delicious options and a shopping hub with some cool shops. Being at the end of the River Taxi run makes this convenient for tourists. Another reason for people to choose San Antonio for business and pleasure travel.

I don't drink, so there's nothing appealing to my taste. $3.00 for a simple doughnut and $2.25 for…read morea cookie the size of a silver dollar. I don't get the hype or the hoopla! Ditch the Pearl and stick to the Riverwalk! STICK TO THE RIVERWALK! YES!!! JUST STICK TO THE RIVERWALK!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME UNLESS YOU LIKE EXPENSIVE BEER!

An absolutely beautiful space filled with many rooms. Each one more elaborate than the other with…read moredifferent price points. The celebration was beautiful and well planned. My best friend's parents wanted to highlight forty-five years of marriage surrounded by friends and family with a vowel renewal. The room size, tables, lighting and photo worthy backdrops added to the overall esthetics of the room. Staff assigned was attentive and kept our custom cocktails flowing. Our Italian themed menu included lasagna with all the trimmings. What a beautiful celebration and I was happy to be a part of it.

After purchasing tickets for Concerts, you must be prepared to pay $50 for child size table and…read morebackless stools to $100 for 4 person small round table.

Freight is such a great gallery space! They've really transformed Gallito Studios, and made it a…read moreclean, well lit, easy to navigate art space! The place has really opened up their space- it used to be crowded with a maze of tight cubicles of gallery and studios. Now, it's a wide open central gallery, with studios and smaller galleries off to the sides. In the front, they now have a coffee shop! Cool! In the back, they've paved in the side and back yards, where bands set up, and additional galleries can be found. All of the art is local, handmade, and ranges in media. Some of the art can not be purchased, as they are installation pieces. The art here is all reasonably priced, and there's a great variety of artists and vendors selling cool stuff. This place gets hopping for Second Saturday, a monthly art walk that centers around the galleries by the train tracks at South Flores. The art is just part of the scene- check out the live music too! Budding artists can rent space here to do their art, and sell it when they have events. Other than Second Saturday, you might need to book an appointment to come by many of the artists' galleries, but it seems that coffee is served all day.

I always loved Kimura. Then I heard they were opening up inside of Freight...and my love grew!…read more I frequent the breweries in the area, and now have ramen down the street! Same great taste! Awesome/artsy location! Staff was super friendly and service was great!