He's a Houston native with philosophy degree from Harvard and a master's from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. He began his newspaper career in Bay City, Texas, before going to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, graduate school in New York, a yearlong internship at the Chicago Tribune and different positions at the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His other assignments for the paper included education and news obituaries.

Before joining the Taste team, he wrote the ''Around the Town'' column for the Express-News form 2002-2008. He joined the Express-News in 1999 after closing his restaurant. He is a frequent contributor to and has written about food, restaurants and reviewing for Epicurious and Romenesko. His culinary explorations began with rolling flour tortillas as a child and included a yearlong stint as chef and owner of a restaurant in Milwaukee. The Hill Country scenery is breathtaking, the French inspired dining room has a certain je ne sais quoi, and the menu features chef Andrew Weissman at his most indulgent, spoiling guests with show-stopping entrГ©es like roasted rack of lamb and black cod en papillote.Edmund Tijerina writes about food and reviews restaurants for the San Antonio Express-News. In February 2018, this La Cantera gem was named one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants by users of reservation site OpenTable. Order the filet mignon with slowly roasted red peppers and a luscious bГ©arnaise or a dozen charbroiled oysters lavished with garlic confit butter.ДonвЂ™t just take our word for it. Anthony Hotel shines with a purple-pink palate that makes every guest glow, even before they take a swig of one of the cocktails. This anchor restaurant of the downtown St. San Antonio doesnвЂ™t get much more magical than this.ДЄs any Hollywood director will tell you, itвЂ™s all about the lighting.

When the moon is out, take a stroll on the River Walk. After a few light bites like the fruta mixta or pan seared salmon, plunge into the darkness of the Havana Bar next door and find a hidden couch for a tete-a-tete. Start the evening at Hotel HavanaвЂ™s signature restaurant in the golden hour before sunset, when the turquoise accents of the glass conservatory gleam against the darkening sky. Either place is ideal for enjoying a Strawberry Supreme dessert - served like a trifle in a balloon glass - and a bubbly from one of the best wine cellars in the state. The indoor space, lit by crackling fireplaces and candles, is just as charming. The only other bells and whistles needed are a cheese plate and a pour of a bold red wine.Дriving up, the building that houses this Helotes classic doesnвЂ™t look like much, but inside the stone walls is a sparkling patio canopied by ancient oaks. Anthony Hotel, Rebelle was was given a 3 star rating by The Express News Critic Mike Sutter describing Rebelle as 'the finest Seafood Restaurant in San Antonio.' In addition to East Coast Oysters, Lobster and incredibly fresh seafood flown in daily, Rebelle offers a signature cast-iron. But for maximum glamour, itвЂ™s difficult to beat the highly coveted patio, with its fire pit reflected on the stainless steel panels of the facade. Rebelle is downtown San Antonio's premier Seafood destination. SouthtownвЂ™s Bliss brings lвЂ™amour with a stripped-down dining room that doesnвЂ™t take focus away from your date - or the artfully arranged dishes on the plate. Restaurant romance doesnвЂ™t have to come with starched white tablecloths. Chef Bruce Auden tinkers with the menu daily, but guests can always count of decadent treats such as seared Hudson Valley foie gras, Mediterranean-style bouillabaisse, and Mexican chocolate mousse. This is a place for lovers, whether it's ValentineвЂ™s Day or not. The red accents of this River Walk restaurant immediately sing it out loud and proud. Experience fine dining surrounded by ornate wooden staircases, Italian marble bars and funky chandeliers. But the row of booths along the perimeter offer the illusion of privacy and a comfortable spot to down pizzas topped with innovative toppings like country ham, Clams Casino, and hashbrowns. Seafood San Antonio chef Stefan Bowers creates masterful seafood dishes at the award-winning restaurant ReBelle, located inside our luxury hotel. True, the busy bar area of this Monte Vista hot spot can get a little crowded, perhaps more suited for making googly eyes at a crush than sharing sweet nothings with a main squeeze. These seven romantic hideaways are celebrating love, San Antonio style. This month, grab your boo or work up the courage to ask out a crush. Luckily, Alamo City is dotted with plenty of restaurants that make us swoon.ДЇrom historical inns at the edge of town to swoon-worthy spots in the heart of the city, these local eateries have all the right moves. The quickest way to our hearts is through our stomachs. To borrow a phrase from the great Canadian poet Shania Twain, fancy gifts and carriage rides donвЂ™t impress us much.

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