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It’s almost Super Bowl time; what does that mean? Fun, football and…food! If you are still scouring the internet for recipes for your party, look no further.  I did the scouring for you! Here is a recipe, courtesy of the Food Network, for homemade soft pretzels – a great addition to any party and a crowd-pleaser for sure. Before you start cooking,... [Read more...]

Whether you're a breakfast person or you prefer to sleep in a little, San Antonio has you covered, since there are a lot of places you can go for breakfast or brunch.  How does that sound? Check out some of the reviews from Yelp users so you can see which spot you'd like to try next: Source: Yelp Name: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Location: 11030... [Read more...]

Need a cup 'o Joe, Costa Bella? If you're bored of your regular coffee spot but still need a dose of caffeine, check out one of these places, ranked highly by Yelp users: Source: Yelp Name: Olmos Perk Location: 5223 McCullough Ave San Antonio, TX 78212 Reviews: 88 Link: Read the Yelp.com Review More Reviews As a former barista and café manager,... [Read more...]

Welcome to our great city of San Antonio! If you've never stopped in to see the city then we'd like to introduce you to the place we call home.  With that, Costa Bella presents scenes from San Antonio: The San Antonio River, which originates in central Texas, runs approximately four miles north of downtown and eventually feeds into the Guadalupe River. The... [Read more...]

It's movie time, Costa Bella! That's right; it's Friday night and you know what that means...new releases! Check out the list of movies currently playing at Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18, listed below, and take your pick. Have a great time! Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18 2828 Cinema Ridge San Antonio, TX 78238 The Adventures of Tintin 3D The Adventures... [Read more...]

The other day, I was with a friend at the Starbucks drive-through when she realized that the barista had handed her too much change.  Rather than taking it back, she told him to use it to pay for a drink for the car behind us.  I see her do little things like this all the time, and I just know that it makes someone else’s day.  Who knows; the money for... [Read more...]

Hey there, Costa Bella! Are you prepared for New Year's yet? In just a day we will all be celebrating and enjoying the company of family and friends.  Here's to a wonderful 2012 following a great 2011! We wanted to remind you that the office will be closed on January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.  If there is anything you need, feel free to stop by before... [Read more...]

By the time the New Year begins, we look forward to the promise of a great one to come.  For those of you that had a less-than-stellar year, you may be looking for a little luck for 2012, and according to superstition, you can do some things to make your chances higher.  One of the things suggested is to consume certain foods on New Year’s Day to start... [Read more...]

Hey there, residents and future residents at Costa Bella! Are you looking to optimize the space you have in your apartment? If so, you’ll want to consider using each furniture piece for multiple purposes.  Doing this will save you space AND money! Are you ready for some suggestions? Here are some that come from Rental Decorating Digest in an article titled... [Read more...]

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I have to agree.  But some of us sleep in and miss breakfast, so I would alter that statement and say that breakfast or brunch are the most important meals of the day.  Having brunch is a good excuse to meet up with friends or get in a little extra sleep in the morning! Here are some reviews... [Read more...]

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