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Southern BBQ Series - San Antonio, Texas

(Learn to smoke and deep fry a turkey just in time for Thanksgiving!)

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$2,798 USD *
For One Person, Double Occupancy
* Plus taxes. Tours sold on an availability basis.
4 days | 3 nights

The Holidays get Kicked into High Gear in this
BBQ Retreat Starring Smoked and Deep Fried Turkey!

Special Holiday Recipes
San Antonio may be known for its Tex-Mex fare but on this festive BBQ Gastronomical getaway you will learn how to smoke and deep fry a turkey just in time to impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving. But it's not all about turkey, you'll also learn to BBQ other cuts of meat at a one-of-a kind BBQ clinic. Enjoy taking a historic Tex-Mex food tour, and rest comfortably at your B&B right on the Riverwalk overlooking the Paseo del Rio. San Antonio in the Fall is one of the most desirable seasons to visit, and with your schedule packed with culinary fun, there is no better place to be this time of year! You might even consider coming in a day early to take in the Day of the Dead activities or stay a little longer and enjoy San Antonio's unique holiday festivities.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
3 Nights Riverwalk Accommodations
Daily Bountiful B&B Breakfast
San Antonio Customized Food Tour with Lunch
Private Turkey BBQ Clinic & Multi- Course Dinner
Hands-On Backyard Texas BBQ Clinic
A San Antonio Best - Fine Dining Texas Brasserie
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
One special week in November. November 2nd - November 5th, 2023. Also available November 7th - November 10th, 2024.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Arrival and Check-In
Welcome to San Antonio! After you have checked into this lovely bed and breakfast, take some time to wander along the Riverwalk and explore the unique shops and beautifully landscaped waterfront. You'll find San Antonio to be one of the friendliest cities in America, and a must visit for adventurous foodies.
History of San Antonio Welcome Dinner
Capture the evolution of San Antonio's food haven through your first dining experience. Many know San Antonio for all its gastronomical glory, but few know how those tasty bites were born. The History of the San Antonio cuisine started to make its mark in the 1840's when an influx of French immigrants took up their claim. Growth continued when Mexican descendants migrated into the region some 35 years later. The term Tex-Mex earned its way into the American vernacular to describe the Texas-Mexican railroad and Mexican descendants born in Texas. The mix of culture and cuisine morphed into an amalgamation of dishes San Antonio is known for today. Tex-Mex was born. While Tex-Mex is often viewed as a casual dining experience, this evening's host restaurant puts a fun spin on their dishes, weaving in a fine dining concept to put their stamp on San Antonio cuisine. Think Texas brasserie with a French twist.
Day 2
Scrumptious (B&B) Breakfast Each Morning
Keeping true to its Bed & Breakfast name, the Inn serves a full, made to order breakfast with juice, coffee and tea each morning. The menu contains breakfast recipes that have been passed down through the family and have quickly become guest favorites. The Inn caters to each guest's dietary restrictions to ensure an enjoyable dining experience each and every time.
Private San Antonio Food Tour with Lunch
You know you are in good hands when your Food Tour guide is a cookbook Author and owner of the best food tours in San Antonio. Chef Julia combines the City's rich Colonial history with contemporary expressions of food heritage and culture. On this tour you will discover favorite "dives" for an array of Tex-Mex foods and interact with the chef who will share stories about a family's multigenerational approach to turning dried corn into silky masa. Lunch will include a San Antonio staple, puffy tacos, guacamole cups, the traditional Mexican Fruteria and much more!
Private BBQ Clinic with Food Network Winner | Barbequing Turkey to Perfection | BBQ Dinner
With Thanksgiving around the corner, here is a once in a life-time opportunity to learn how to BBQ a turkey to perfection with third generation BBQ Pitmaster and author, Adrian Davila, who recently won first place on the Food Network's BBQ Blitz. Adrian will guide you through picking out the perfect turkey, what wood to use for smoking, temperature control, cutting techniques, safety tips of smoking and frying a turkey to perfection. To round out the BBQ festivities, you will be treated to his classic BBQ meal paired with Adrian's award-winning sides. Take home the Davila family secrets of BBQ Turkey to Perfection and a signed copy of Adrian's popular BBQ Cookbook, Cowboy Barbecue: Fire & Smoke from the Original Texas Vaqueros. What a treat to discover the secrets of great southern barbeque under the tutelage of a born and bred Texan, and renowned Pitmaster!
Day 3
Scrumptious (B&B) Breakfast Each Morning
Keeping true to its Bed & Breakfast name, the Inn serves a full, made to order breakfast with juice, coffee and tea each morning. The menu contains breakfast recipes that have been passed down through the family and have quickly become guest favorites. The Inn caters to each guest's dietary restrictions to ensure an enjoyable dining experience each and every time.
Pitmaster Demonstration Clinic with Tastings
Barbeque is an artform that Texas prides itself on perfecting. In this clinic the team of pitmasters carefully demonstrate how to properly and safely smoke meats. In this highly sought after clinic, your instructors will show you the proper use of tools and equipment for smoking, as well as how to select the best cuts of meat. Smoking meats to perfection takes time, skill and the right tools. You'll leave this BBQ clinic ready to become the best backyard Pitmaster on your block! Enjoy some scrumptious barbeque tastings at the conclusion of your class.
Free time to Explore San Antonio
Now that you have experienced an immersion into Southern Barbeque and Pitmaster Secrets, you may be ready to discover the "larger-than-life" attractions with a stroll along the famous Riverwalk, visit the Alamo or simply kick back on your porch and soak in all the action as people stroll by. This evening is on your own to explore the many tasty options this southern colonial city has to offer. Your B&B host will be eager to provide you with ample suggestions.
Day 4
Scrumptious (B&B) Breakfast Each Morning
Keeping true to its Bed & Breakfast name, the Inn serves a full, made to order breakfast with juice, coffee and tea each morning. The menu contains breakfast recipes that have been passed down through the family and have quickly become guest favorites. The Inn caters to each guest's dietary restrictions to ensure an enjoyable dining experience each and every time.
Check-Out and Departure
Time flies when you're having so much fun, but alas…it is time to check out and depart this delicious, "Edible Destination." Should you desire an extended stay, please let your culinary travel specialist know prior to check-in. May your future travels come from sweet dreams and create tasty (BBQ) memories!
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