There’s numerous vacation revelry occurring in San Antonio this December, however one occasion specifically will seize the eye of coffee-lovers. A vacation model of the San Antonio Espresso Pageant will happen December 7 on Houston Avenue, amid the vacation lights and different seasonal festivities taking place downtown.
Visitors can stroll alongside Houston Avenue, between the Alameda Theater and the Frost Financial institution Tower, and pattern a curated assortment of seasonal drinks from distributors resembling Hernán, Dos Perros Espresso, and Pulp Espresso Roasters. Every ticket comes with eight samples.
Other than forms of espresso, competition individuals will provide drinks resembling Mexican scorching chocolate, holiday-inspired cocktails, and teas. Attendees can even get pleasure from treats from native ventures resembling La Panadería, The Beignet Stand, Renee’s Advantageous Goodies, and Amor Bandido.
Moreover, guests on the competition can try dwell music on the Etta Cell Music Venue, and browse items made by native artisans at a market hosted by SA Native Market. Occasion tickets embrace a commemorative vacation mug and beverage pattern tickets.
John Jacks, director of the town’s Middle Metropolis Improvement and Operations division, mentioned the San Antonio Espresso Pageant is a welcome addition to the town’s deliberate Holidays on Houston Avenue slate of themed actions.
The espresso competition has beforehand been held at different downtown locations resembling Hemisfair, Travis Park, and La Villita.
“The occasion welcomes San Antonians to get pleasure from their favourite vacation drinks on one in every of our most historic and charming streets. I wish to thank our companions on the San Antonio Espresso Pageant for his or her continued partnership in internet hosting this occasion,” Jacks mentioned in a information launch.
Trish DeBerry, president and CEO of Centro San Antonio, an advocacy group for downtown commerce and engagement, mentioned including the San Antonio Espresso Pageant to a collection of different space vacation packages permits occasion organizers to develop their choices, resembling seasonal espresso drinks, tea, cider, scorching chocolate, and vacation treats.
DeBerry additionally mentioned the espresso competition is yet another approach for native residents to get to know downtown companies, particularly these owned by fellow San Antonians. She needs to reclaim the realm as “San Antonio’s fundamental avenue.”
“Scorching Holidays on Houston Avenue, introduced by the San Antonio Espresso Pageant, performs a key function in these efforts, activating and highlighting numerous areas in downtown San Antonio,” she added.
Lisa Torres, supervisor and roaster of Dos Perros Espresso, mentioned she views ingesting espresso as an expertise that quite a lot of individuals can get pleasure from.
“It’s actually the one time you’ll be able to sit down, get pleasure from your espresso and calm down. It’s a second of self-absorption,” Torres mentioned.
The setup for Dos Perros on the espresso competition will encompass two individuals serving attendees, and two brewers continuously producing espresso. Dos Perros’ sales space can have a facet part the place guests can chat with Torres about espresso.
“I would like individuals to speak with us about roasting beans, taste profiles, issues like that,” she mentioned. “It’s all about espresso tradition.”
Can’t make it to Houston Avenue on December 7? Don’t despair, the San Antonio Espresso Pageant will return to downtown on February 8, 2025.
