The aromas are always extraordinary! Do leave your diet at the door for the 8th Annual Corona Paella Challenge in San Antonio. Top chefs from around San Antonio, the state of Texas, the US and beyond came together for one EPIC cook-off…
Chef Robbie Nowlin
Signature Eats from Boudro’s on the River Walk!
Folks from all over come in droves to Boudro’s Texas Bistro on the San Antonio River Walk. You’ll stay for the ambience, sure, but here it’s all about the food! Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin dished on 3 of Boudro’s most popular plates…
Good Tidings We Bring of Grilled Texas Lamb!
Okay…get ready to ‘wow’ your guests with a gorgeous Texas lamb sure to dazzle on your family’s dinner table! This festive, family-oriented dish comes from Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin…
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Hash for the Holidays!
We have a wonderful side dish to make for family and friends this season. A beautiful Brussels Sprouts Hash that comes together in minutes with applewood smoked bacon and Texas sweet yellow onion…
A Foolproof Way to Prep Holiday Potatoes!
With cooler weather coming soon and the holidays looking right at us, it’s that time of year for entertaining! Chef Robbie Nowlin has a really cool technique for preparing potatoes this season…
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers…Score!
We’re back inside the courtyard at Zinc to get the grill goin’ for Spicy Chicken Skewers with Greek Yogurt Sauce from Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin! Find your grill’s “hot spot,” lock in the juices and let it sizzle!
Zinc’s 90+ Wine Dinner!
A wine dinner you don’t want to miss! Nationally-acclaimed sommelier and restaurateur, Grant Reynolds, will select from Boudro’s reserve wine list to complement a 4-course dinner from Chef Robbie Nowlin at Zinc…
Rich & Creamy Grilled Brie
Say cheese, San Antonio! We’re in the courtyard at Zinc Bistro for grilled Brie from Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin- topped with a blackberry compote alongside grilled ciabatta bread. As fresh as summer gets!
Grilled Peaches Aplenty from Zinc!
Texas peaches are in season! Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin at Zinc Bistro & Bar takes our Texas-grown peaches, brushes them with olive oil, seasons them with salt & pepper, and onto the grill they go!
Drunken Wild Cherry Raspas from Boudro’s
Leave it to Boudro’s to come up with an ‘adult’ raspa…Fiesta never tasted so good! These devilish snow cones come together in a flash. Just wait until you see Chef Robbie Nowlin’s secret ingredient…
Mixed Grill Skewers Make a Mouthful!
Stay tuned for picture perfect patio weather at Zinc! A ‘Big Plate’ on the lunch & dinner menus that’s primed for springtime is Zinc’s sizzling churrascos…
Fat Tuesday Food & Wine Finds!
Happy Mardi Gras! We have some great places right here in the Alamo City to make the most of your night out on Fat Tuesday. Several River Walk hotspots dished on their best in Carnival fare…
Relish THIS Part of Your Ribeye…
Start your New Year off with a most tender cut of beef, thanks to my friends at Zinc! Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin served this exact Grilled Ribeye Cap on New Year’s Eve in Zinc’s legendary Wine Cellar…
Christmas Dinner Could Be This Duck!
There’s no place more spectacular during the holidays than the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. The lights and sights are dazzling, and it’s home to some of the best restaurants in the city–like Zinc Bistro with the new Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin.
Turkey Day Wine Ideas on SA Living!
How do YOU do Thanksgiving? I always get asked which wines are best on the big day. To tell you the truth, it changes every year! I have some new ideas for 2015–from traditional varietals to ‘outside of the box’ picks sure to please this holiday season…