"Visitors to San Antonio often skip this Castle Hills restaurant, but the regulars pack the intimate dining room and patio every night. Who can blame them? The restaurant offers uncommon hospitality, a stellar wine program, and consistently innovative fare. John and Elise Russ, the chef-operators of the spot, don’t precisely define their ever-shifting menu, but curious diners can expect unfussy vegetables like carrots and green beans and surprising textures like trout roe served on crispy polenta. The desserts, especially the ever-popular Crunch Bar, are pure nostalgia." - Brandon Watson