San Antonio, Texas (Part 1) - Guest blogger Adrian

Note: The home front - phone is hooked up, so everything is back to normal now :)

I have heard a lot about San Antonio but never been there before. When my boss offered me a company sanctioned trip to San Antonio, I grabbed the opportunity right away. I was there from March 21-24. The event was held at JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. The resort is less than three months old and very luxurious. Please see below :)

Entrance of the hotel

Interior Decor

Room -bathroom

Hotel room

Hotel outdoor at night

Since I don't usually have the chance of eating real Texas style steak, I took the opportunity to try out the Steak House at the hotel called 18 Oaks. For appetizer, I ordered Grilled Oyster with Garlic Butter and Nueske's Bacon. As for the entrée I had their signature steak Texas Wagyu 12 oz. accompanied with green beans with lemon zest. I asked the waiter what the heck is "wagyu" steak. He said it is a cross between Kobe and Angus cattle.

Grilled Oyster with Garlic Butter and Nueske's Bacon

Green bean with lemon zest

Since I ordered the signature steak of the house, I was given the choice of selecting my steak knife. This is something new to me. Has anyone eaten at a Texas steak house experience this extra-ordinary treatment?

A tray of steak knives for me to select from

Texas Wagyu 12 oz. steak

THE VERDICT: Excellent.

You should try it when you go to Texas assuming most steak houses offer "wagyu" beef. Stay tune for the next part of the trip. Hint: There is a surprise.