{"id":21265,"date":"2025-10-25T23:30:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T23:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/21265\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T23:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T23:30:13","slug":"date-nights-to-brunch-bites-at-fife-farro-ravello-the-gristmill-and-bird-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/21265\/","title":{"rendered":"Date nights to brunch bites at Fife &#038; Farro, Ravello, The Gristmill and Bird Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">TEXAS \u2013 You can watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/texas_eats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Eats<\/a>\u201d on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KSAT.com<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/features\/2021\/12\/23\/stream-ksat-12-free-with-ksat-plus-live-and-on-demand-news-weather-high-school-sports-and-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KSAT Plus<\/a>, our free streaming app.<\/p>\n<p>This week on Texas Eats:Ravello San Antonio &#8211; Texas Eats (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Ravello<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">4272 TPC Pkwy Suite 110, San Antonio, Texas 78261<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">Located on the far North Side of San Antonio, Ravello is an elevated Italian steakhouse that blends authentic Italian flavors, premium steaks and coastal seafood in a refined, sophisticated atmosphere \u2014 perfect for date nights or special occasions.<\/p>\n<p>Fife &amp; Farro San Antonio &#8211; Texas Eats (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Fife &amp; Farro<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">221 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78215<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">Nestled inside the Pullman Market at Pearl in downtown San Antonio, Fife &amp; Farro serves wood-fired sourdough pizzas and handmade heritage-grain pastas in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. It\u2019s casual yet stylish, offering lunch and dinner with open seating (no reservations required).<\/p>\n<p>Gristmill Gruene &#8211; Texas Eats (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)The Gristmill<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1287 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">A Hill Country institution nestled in the historic Gruene District of New Braunfels, the Gristmill serves up comfort-forward American fare\u2014fish, chicken, steaks, burgers\u2014in a scenic riverside setting that\u2019s been a local favorite for decades. It offers both a familiar, welcoming vibe and seasonal menu tweaks (e.g., fall offerings) for returning visitors. <\/p>\n<p>Bird Dog San Marcos &#8211; Texas Eats (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Bird Dog<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1701 S. Interstate 35, San Marcos, Texas 78666<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">In San Marcos, Bird Dog is all about bold, casual flavor \u2014 hand-breaded chicken tenders, loaded gourmet hot dogs, and standout desserts like their fresh-baked cinnamon roll. It\u2019s fast, fresh, fun, and ideal for a brunch stop or a relaxed meal with friends.<\/p>\n<p>David Elder grills with Levi Goode at Otto&#8217;s Ice House (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Otto\u2019s Ice House<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">111 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Otto\u2019s Ice House, located in the Pearl District, mixes the chill vibes of a Texas ice house with upscale touches. From street tacos and bratwurst to creative cocktails and live music, it\u2019s a place to kick back with friends outdoors or by the river. The menu is casual but well-executed, and the owner Levi Goode brings in a reputation for quality and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>Shrimp and lemon risotto at Texas Bistro in New Braunfels (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Texas Bistro<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1932 S. Seguin Avenue #209, New Braunfels, Texas 78130<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Texas Bistro is a New American restaurant in New Braunfels that focuses on fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes in a relaxed but refined environment. It draws praise as one of the area\u2019s standout dining spots.<\/p>\n<p>David Elder trys the jerk chicken at Canje in Austin (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Canje<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1914 E. 6th Street Ste C, Austin, Texas 78702<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Canje is a vibrant Caribbean-inspired restaurant founded by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Located in East Austin, it blends Caribbean and Guyanese traditions with modern techniques, emphasizing fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, with bold flavors and inventive dishes that reflect the broader diaspora of island cuisines.<\/p>\n<p>David Elder explores the menu at Best Quality Daughter in San Antonio. (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Best Quality Daughter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">602 Avenue A, San Antonio, Texas 78215<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Best Quality Daughter is an Asian-American restaurant in the Pearl, founded by Chef Jennifer Dobbertin. It showcases flavors from her heritage and her travels, offering dishes that blend comfort with creativity in a welcoming space. It\u2019s earned acclaim locally and has become a key part of San Antonio\u2019s emerging food scene.<\/p>\n<p>Texas Eats<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">Exclusive sneak peeks, giveaway details, and more food!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Texas Eats and David Elder on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KSATTexasEats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/texaseatstv\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> for more food info, pictures, videos and giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TEXAS \u2013 You can watch \u201cTexas Eats\u201d on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., and Sundays at&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21266,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1960,7660,15913,9252,9250,9249,49,2419,5468,7048,82,84,83,1459,27,9248,6208],"class_list":["post-21265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-antonio","tag-bbq","tag-brisket","tag-chicken-fried-steak","tag-david-elder","tag-dessert","tag-elder-eats","tag-food","tag-history","tag-italian-food","tag-pizza","tag-san-antonio","tag-san-antonio-headlines","tag-san-antonio-news","tag-sandwiches","tag-texas","tag-texas-eats","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21265\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}