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“Exercise” Your Right to Eat “Delicious” Food
Bud Light FoodK Tuesdaysis throwing their chef’s hat into the ring to join the ranks of other great food events in San Antonio. While the eats are top-chef quality, the vibe is casual and sporty. When else are you encouraged to visit top-rated restaurants wearing athletic attire and sneakers?
A FoodK is better than a 5K because from the starting line to the photo finish it’s enjoyed at a leisurely pace with no sweating required. Best of all, everyone wins as they enjoy either an appetizer, entrée, or dessert at up toten participating restaurants nightly.
This delicious food event held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on September 12, 19, and 26, the second, third and fourth Tuesdays in September. This enables folks to take advantage of the City of San Antonio’s Downtown Tuesdayprogram with free parking at city garages and parking metersstarting at 5:00 p.m. Nearby city parking is available on all three nights. See map at Downtowntuesday.com
Participants will enjoy dishes such as lobster tacos, Mexican deviled eggs, Caprese skewers, pulled pork sliders, steak and lobster alfredo linguine, Italian fritters, butterscotch boudino, and sopapillas.
Fun FoodK elements include hydration stations along the route, a 360-degree virtual reality experience, racers swag, and finish-line winners stand for photos. Local exercise and running groups are involved in the event and will be on-hand to share information about their upcoming events.
All participants are encouraged to wear comfortable athletic attire including walking shoes. Racers bibs are proudly worn to gain access to the participating restaurants. Yelp will provide cell phone recharge stations along the course.
San Antonio Bcycle is a great way to park and ride during FoodK nights. Registered participants in FoodK will receive a promo code for a flat $5 fee to enjoy fun Bcycle transportation to the event. Passes must be purchased before using Bcycle.
Tickets are $30 for one day or $75 for all three. All tickets are sold online at TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events/bud-light-foodk-Tuesdays. One day tickets at the door are $35. Alcohol is available for purchase.
Bud Light, the beer famous among friends, is the title sponsor of the event. Participating restaurants will serve the King of Beers throughout the food course.Other FoodKsponsors includeJack Daniel’s, Herradura, Chambord, Woodford Reserve, Old Forrester, Yelp, FOX29, CW35,NEWS4, Downtown Tuesdays, Yelp San Antonio, and Ace Mart.
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Herradura is a 100% agave based tequila. Chambord, a red and black raspberry liqueur, is made with Madagascar vanilla and Moroccan citrus peel. Woodford Reserve is a premium small-batch Kentucky bourbon.And Old Forester is a 146-year-olddistilleryand is the longest running bourbon on the market today.
Each restaurant in the race will serve either an appetizer, entrée or dessert as participants eat their way through restaurants either on the River Walkor downtown on street level.Each Tuesday will showcase different restaurants:
River Walk - near Shops at Rivercenter
Tuesday, September 12: Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant, Chili’s, Dave & Buster’s at Rivercenter, Fogo De Chao, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, Morten’s the Steakhouse,Republic of Texas Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Schilo’s Delicatessen, Tiff’s Treats.
Downtown - Street Level
Tuesday, September 19: Acenar, Barriba’s Cantina, Buckhorn Saloon & Museum,The County Line Riverwalk, Dorrego’s, Hard Rock Café, Market on Houston, Moses Roses Hideout, Saltgrass Steakhouse,Texas de Brazil.
River Walk – Horseshoe
Tuesday, September 26: Biergarten, Boudro’s, Café Ole, Iron Cactus, Lone Star Café Riverwalk, MadDogs British Pub, Michelino’s, Rio Rio Cantina, Rita’s on the River, The Original Mexican Restaurant, Zocco Cuisine D’Italia.
Participants vote for their favorite appetizer, entrée, and dessert each night, while an esteemed panel of food judges will review all three nights to determine one grand prize winner for each category. Ace Mart is providing the exclusive and coveted FoodK Trophies to winners.
The San Antonio River Walk Association is a nonprofit organizationand serves as the event organizer of Bud Light FoodK Tuesdays. SARWA’smission is to promote, protect, and preserve the San Antonio River Walk. They accomplish this through special events, social media, RIO Magazine and the website, TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com.
For moreinformation on this event and others,go to TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
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