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From November 10-15, 2009 The New World Wine & Food Festival hosts events all over the city to benefit deserving students and schools of the culinary arts. While there are too many events for us to mention, you will be able to see a list of the events and those participating at www.nwwff.org |
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The Grand Tasting is the biggest event of the festival. This event lives up to its name as you sample the cuisine of more than 30 of the areas best chefs, including our own Bruce Auden, and sip your way through 200 wines. The Grand Tasting is held on the banks of the river under the Grotto in the new Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. This area is a well kept secret from San Antonio's locals. While enjoying this unique extension of the River Walk you will understand why this venue is so popular with convention groups. The Grand Tasting starts at 7pm on Saturday, November 14th. |
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Of course, Bruce will be doing his part too. Here are some dishes he's working on for this special brunch...Wild striped bass with fennel confit, Chutney crusted lamb, Ricotta gnocchi with chanterelles and poached egg. |
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Judging by the response we've gotten with our last BigAmigo promotion, we can’t help but be excited to announce what the BigAmigo card will bring our friends this season. Present your BigAmigo Card to your server and get a If your hoping to get a piece of the free BigAmigo pie and you haven’s signed up yet, don’t fret, go to and click on the BigAmigo icon.
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BARBARA JACKSON Exhibit on display: September 1 - 30, 2009 |
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Though it was a great honor to be on Rachael Ray’s Travel Show, there was one thing that was missed by the fact checker. Hoping to inform the viewers of where "Biga" got it’s name, she said some nonsense about "Everything is bigga in Texas." The truth is that our name has nothing to do with size and is actually Italian in heritage. Biga (Bee-Guh) is actually a sour dough starter. It is the pre-fermented ingredient in dough that makes our rustic Italian bread more complex in texture and flavor. We have every intention to forgive Rachael Ray’s flub. After all, our readers are likely to have noticed a few mistakes in this newsletter alone. The truth is that Rachael is very helpful. She encourages those who are normally timid in the kitchen to broaden their cooking horizons and branch out to using other kitchen appliances besides the microwave. We wish Rachael continued success and would hope she would consider another visit. |
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When looking at this year’s San Antonio Symphony schedule it is quite clear that this isn’t your grandfather’s symphony.
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If you haven’t been to The Pearl Brewery Farmer’s Market yet, you’ve been missing out. Of course, you can expect to find produce grown in Texas like tomatoes, corn, onions, oyster mushrooms, squash, figs and herbs to name only a few. Read More. |
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This recipe can be adapted, altered and changed at your whim. Use whatever nuts and dry fruits you have in the cupboard, or try new and exciting combinations of your own design. Get the recipe here. |
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The much needed donation will benefit The Cancer Therapy & Research Center at The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, a non profit corporation committed to conquer cancer through research, prevention and treatment. Has there ever been a more noble reason to shop? Its doubtful. In fact, this may be the only guilt free shopping spree you have ever had. So shop to your heart’s content and when you realize that your day has passed you by and there is no time to make dinner, come to Biga where the food is 20% off with your Partner’s Card. |
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Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2009 |
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We're Going on 10 Years - Almost an Adolescent! It’s hard to believe that our new location is already 10 years old next Spring. The traditional gift for a 10 year anniversary is tin. Since Bruce thought no one but a goat would enjoy “tinny” flavors, we’ve decided to highlight dishes from the past. If there is a dish you miss from Biga on the Banks or our original location Restaurant Biga, let us know and we’ll consider including it on our special 10 year anniversary menu. Send your favorite dish suggestion to suggestions@biga.com |
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Le Reve To Close Chef Andrew Weissman has announced that Le Reve will close at the end of October. While we will miss having Andrew as our neighbor we believe bigger and better things await him at the Pearl. All our best wishes to Andrew and family. |
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Dady's at it Again Express News Gives Biga Props
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Oh, did we get her name wrong? Okay, we know her name is really "Rachael Ray." But what comes around goes around.
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The Cancer Center Council (CCC) will be looking for a little support from San Antonio shoppers. The Partners Shopping Card is a great way give and get back at the same time. For a fifty dollar contribution to the CCC shoppers are given a 20% discount at hundreds of participating stores, restaurants and salons during the dates of October 23rd and November 1st. 
If you missed the glowing review that The Express News rewarded Biga on the Banks for a job well done, its not too late. 
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