Meeting with a friend & her 2 y/o son on this breezy Saturday so he can run around & play in the…read moreAstroturf area while we catch up. So many food vendors now! Got some Chicken Empanadas, Mira Matcha Iced Latte & Fresh Japanese Eggplant. She got a Shredded Chicken with Cream Cheese Stuffed Coxhina from Pingo De Mel Bakery. I chose the Chimichurri sauce with my Empanada and it had a slight kick to it with the red peppers. There were a lot of stands today and people and I'm thinking it's because of the Father's Day holiday and extra offerings as well. There were gourmet Oysters on the Half Shell, Aperol Spritzers and free Frozen Blackberry Icesticks they were handing out near the Pullman Market. We walked around The Pullman Market but it was quite busy by 12pm. I saw Beet colored fresh Pasta and would like to try one of their fresh Tagliatelle next time. There was a Lavender vendor, Sourdough Vendor, a few Farmer vendors with fresh fruit and veggies, Kettle Korn vendor, Mushroom vendor I've bought Lion's Mane from before so good to see them, Dog Chews vendor and other vendors. Lots of samples around in the Farmer's Market area that spanned from CIA to the Pullman Market. Street Parking is free for 2-hours and there's all-day parking in the outdoor Pearl lots for $13. The Koehler Garage is free for 30 minutes then 2-5 hours is $10 and another charge for more hours. The Oxbow Garage is less expensive but further away. Check the Pearl Parking rates on their website. There are a lot more shaded areas to sit now.

Pearl Farmers Market is one of my favorite weekend activities!…read more This farmers market has been going on for a couple of years and it just keeps getting bigger and better with each year. On Saturdays they host more of the classic "farmers market" where you can find local produces from around the area. However, on Sundays they host a "makers market" where is mainly produce and stuff made by amazing local businesses. The market has grown so much in the last couple of years that now truly covers the entire outdoor space of The Pearl. For the summer they changed their hours and markets start at 9am and I believe in winter they will move it back to 10am. They also host a couple evening markets on the weekdays for those looking to stay out of the heat. This market is always such a great time and it is very family and pet-friendly! Make sure to check them out on an upcoming weekend.

It is small but has a good variety of vendors. Vegetables, beef, BBQ rubs and sauces, hot sauce and…read moreenchilada sauces, teas, bakeries, skin products, candles, honey and more. I walked while I waited for the lunchtime restaurants to open. The people were nice and helpful.

My husband and I recently moved to this side of town and were really excited to check out our new…read moreneighborhood farmers market. Alamo Heights Farmers Market is conveniently located in The Quarry parking lot near Gold's Gym. This farmers market is not as big as other ones in the city but it has a lot of good options; plants, grass-fed beef, honey, aguas frescas, organic health products and much more! The best find during our first visit here was a Brazilian baker which was selling delicious brazilian baked goods. We decided to order two of his savory options; Pao de Queijo and Coxinha. The Pao de Queijo was so soft and delicious. The Coxinha was filled with shredded chicken and cheese, which made it the perfect breakfast bite. We will definitely be coming back!

I heard about this business on social media and immediately knew I had to go check them out. I went…read morethere Friday before Christmas to buy some cheeses for my charcuterie board. I was not disappointed. I bought three different types of cheese. Staff was super nice. They took their time with me. They let me taste the cheese before I bought it. They gave great recommendations. They also sell tiny pieces of cheese that are leftover when they cut for bigger orders. I bought a few of those to taste. The store also has balsamic vinegar, oils and gift ideas that go great with cheese. Parking is available on site, but shared with the other businesses. I'm so glad that I now have a place where I can get some great cheese from other countries. For those that want a charcuterie board made, they do that too

Willow's cheese shop has only been open about two weeks. This was my first time here. Emerald The…read morecheesemonger greeted us as soon as we walked in. she's very knowledgeable in all the cheeses inside the shop she can explain everything to you and she'll let you taste test all the cheeses that you desire. They have many different olive oils and balsamic vinegars on display so you can taste test them some very fresh breads. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners. Her name is Gabby very sweet lady as well. She had made a fresh fondue and was offering the fresh fondue with bread to taste test, and it was just amazing as well. Out of all the cheeses I tasted, and I tasted many of them The rosemary manchego was definitely my favorite cheese. Now that I found a really cool little cheese shop, I definitely will be going back and the hospitality was wonderful that definitely will be drawing me back as well.

I've found that central market has most of my favorite items that can't be found in the regular…read moreH‑E‑B stores. Their food is always fresh in produce, bakery and deli. I absolutely love the service they provide.

This review is for their coffee/smoothie bar only:…read more Be aware Central Market is under major renovation. Half of the market was closed off, but something new that popped up near the front of the store was a coffee/smoothie bar. We stopped in for a quick to go order of a coffee, pastry, and smoothie. I loved the fact that there is an option to make your own. I was able to choose my base, 2 fruit options, and a veggie. I chose - blueberry, strawberry, (comes with a banana), spinach, and almond milk. Perfect! Healthy and fresh. The girl behind the counter was friendly and accommodating. There's also a gelato bar. Curious to see what's new when renovations are done!

We've just been to an event, Hill Country Luxury Experience, at the Bourne Stage Airfield. The most…read moreimpressive thing I found there were the most charming, and delicious, mix of cheese, salami, and fruit served in an unusual 3 1/2" tall square clear plastic cup with a very long toothpick with a gold bead on the end. The whole presentation was just right, and elegant. There was a blood orange slice, a wheel of creamy sumptuous Brie, several folded pieces of a nice salami, about 10 blueberries and broken pieces of a harder cheese near the bottom. It was very satisfying as an hors d'oeuvre to the senses and the palette. I met the young woman who I believe is the entrepreneur, she was gracious and charming, and is clearly talented. I see in the brochure there are an array of cheese boards from $10, $20, $35 & up--they're beautiful and would add to and be perfect for any celebration, get-together, or as a gift with a bottle of wine!!! Impressive!!!

This was my first time in Whole Foods and I gotta say I was a little underwhelmed with their…read moreselection. Both Central Market and Sprouts have more of a selection. They also have more competitive prices. The store also wasn't as clean as I was expecting. However, they had an amazing 50% off sale on ALL of theor ice cream so my girl and I had a great time loading up the essentials.

No bags on either kiosks so long line to return Amazon orders…read more Could I bring my own? No signs, stickers to tell you it's not working Only one staff member around

Stopped in to buy two hams and some smoked turkey breast. Quick service, and the smoked turkey…read morebreast was great! Perfect for gourmet sandwiches and as an appetizer. Tip: We bought Honeybaked Ham gift cards at a discount at Costco.

I stopped her twice, once to try the Blueberry coffee cake for a family gathering. Another time was…read moreto pick up prime rib for New Year's Eve dinner. Both were popular with my family. The prime rib was spectacular. Everyone enjoyed it so highly recommend it. We would get it again!

We stopped here for an acai bowl fix and it wasn't bad. My main beef was that the extra peanut…read morebutter I paid for seemed a little stingy as it felt like I got exactly one tablespoon of peanut butter and almond butter. Otherwise, the portions were great!

I love Acai bowls and almost every place I've gotten one they are all at least good and so many are…read moredelicious. Yet this one was the first one I ever had that I didn't even eat more than half the bowl because it was seriously zero flavor at all. No one was rude but there were zero people in front of me and I ordered eh simple bowl and it took serval minutes to ever get it brought to me. And a person walked in after me and she had to stand there for several minutes before he's could order anything because there were zero workers out we could see. This isn't horrible but it absolutely wasn't worth going to.

If you're looking for a good healthy snack or refreshing beverage on a hot Texas day, come check…read morethis out. I've been a fan of El juice bar for almost 2 years now and the açaí bowls are my favorite. The El Classico and El tropical are a must! They serve smoothies, açaí and juice shots. Service is quick, fresh and Instagramable AF! His fruit bases are beyond anything you could buy at the store. And the bowls themselves are filled all the way up and are super filling. The juice king himself is always the one to greet you and share his love, thoughts, and friendship with all of this customers. I put all my friends on to the best juice truck in San Antonio. Take a break from the tacos and get yourself something fresh at El juice Bar If you don't believe me, let the pictures speak for themselves. Follow the truck on instagram weekly location reminders and new events.

Amazing açaí bowls and even better customer service! I would definitely recommend! The owner even…read moremakes sure there is a cool spot for pups to sit while you wait!