There’s plenty of vacation revelry happening in San Antonio this December, however one occasion specifically will seize the eye of coffee-lovers. A vacation model of the San Antonio Espresso Competition will happen December 7 on Houston Avenue, amid the vacation lights and different seasonal festivities occurring downtown.
Friends 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 corresponding to Hernán, Dos Perros Espresso, and Pulp Espresso Roasters. Every ticket comes with eight samples.
Other than sorts of espresso, competition individuals will provide drinks corresponding to Mexican scorching chocolate, holiday-inspired cocktails, and teas. Attendees may get pleasure from treats from native ventures corresponding to La Panadería, The Beignet Stand, Renee’s Superb Sweets, and Amor Bandido.
Moreover, guests on the competition can take a look at stay music on the Etta Cell Music Venue, and browse presents 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 Growth and Operations division, stated the San Antonio Espresso Competition 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 corresponding to Hemisfair, Travis Park, and La Villita.
“The occasion welcomes San Antonians to get pleasure from their favourite vacation drinks on certainly one of our most historic and charming streets. I wish to thank our companions on the San Antonio Espresso Competition for his or her continued partnership in internet hosting this occasion,” Jacks stated in a information launch.
Trish DeBerry, president and CEO of Centro San Antonio, an advocacy group for downtown commerce and engagement, stated including the San Antonio Espresso Competition to a collection of different space vacation packages permits occasion organizers to increase their choices, corresponding to seasonal espresso drinks, tea, cider, scorching chocolate, and vacation treats.
DeBerry additionally stated the espresso competition is another approach for native residents to get to know downtown companies, particularly these owned by fellow San Antonians. She desires to reclaim the world as “San Antonio’s predominant road.”
“Sizzling Holidays on Houston Avenue, offered by the San Antonio Espresso Competition, performs a key position in these efforts, activating and highlighting various areas in downtown San Antonio,” she added.
Lisa Torres, supervisor and roaster of Dos Perros Espresso, stated she views consuming espresso as an expertise that a wide range of folks can get pleasure from.
“It’s actually the one time you may sit down, get pleasure from your espresso and chill out. It’s a second of self-absorption,” Torres stated.
The setup for Dos Perros on the espresso competition will encompass two folks serving attendees, and two brewers continually producing espresso. Dos Perros’ sales space can have a facet part the place guests can chat with Torres about espresso.
“I would like folks to speak with us about roasting beans, taste profiles, issues like that,” she stated. “It’s all about espresso tradition.”
Can’t make it to Houston Avenue on December 7? Don’t despair, the San Antonio Espresso Competition will return to downtown on February 8, 2025.
