Bahia Azul: Mexican coastal cuisine is catching on
In the tsunami of new restaurants in San Antonio by and for the wave of moneyed Mexicans fleeing the country’s drug wars, there has been a notable number of coastal places. They don’t all succeed here;Cabo, for example, went out with the tide, apparently never to return. But if the phalanx of large, black vehicles […]
Prima Ballerina: She’ll dance again in Dracula this fall
When strangers meet Ballet San Antonio’s principal dancer, Sarah Aujon, they usually ask one of two questions, depending on their age. Kids want to know whether standing on the tips of her toes hurts her feet while adults invariably bring up the movie The Black Swan, which starred Natalie Portman as a disturbed, obsessive ballerina. […]
Dealing with Sun-Damaged Skin
Long-term exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially around the face, is the No. 1 cause of skin damage. This photo-aging, unlike natural maturing, speeds up the aging of your skin by as much as 12 years, and you’ll look it! UV exposure also increases your risk of developing skin cancer. Some signs of […]
Pairing Mexican Foods and Wine
San Antonio’s premier cuisine has always been Mexican or Tex-Mex foods. We are well known for our fajitas, enchiladas, tacos and other spicy representatives from south of the border. For many people the beverage of choice is a cold cerveza, such as a Corona or Dos XX, a margarita or even a Big […]
Ooohs…Aaahs…Spas
Our skin is a wonderful, flexible, protective covering. It can be beautifully soft and touchable or rough, leathery, wrinkly and sagging. UV rays from the sun or tanning booth and smoking are the major causes of damage and deterioration of our skin. So why not take care of it? Caring for our skin should start […]