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Bakery Lorraine - Jeremy Mandrell, Anne Ng, Charlie Biedenharn
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How Bakery Lorraine Became One of SA’s Most Successful Bakeries

JAN 4, 2021

The San Antonio Business Journal highlights the talented trio behind Bakery Lorraine, which they describe as “one of San Antonio’s most successful bakeries.”

New green space where parking lot was

New Restaurants, Green Space, Parking Coming to Pearl in 2021

DEC 29, 2020

In anticipation of an influx of people, the Pearl is making big moves, not only by bringing in more restaurants but also by making architectural changes, such as turning a parking lot into a green space.

Pearl NIght Market Holidays

Pearl Included in Best Things to Do in San Antonio

NOV 30, 2020

USA Today’s 10Best travel guide listed Pearl as one of the Best Things to Do in December in San Antonio, calling it “one of San Antonio’s premier destinations for dining, shopping and sight-seeing.” While it is a destination year-round, there is something extra special about Pearl around the holidays.

High Street Wine Co. Edward Casey
Photo: KENS

How Two Pearl Businesses Switched Gears to Stay Afloat

NOV 15, 2020

In this episode of KENS 5’s Commerce Street podcast, hear from two Pearl businesses who have met the challenges brought on by the pandemic with creativity and innovation. Ayse Derman, Creative Director at Niche, and Edward Casey, Manager and Beverage Leader at High Street Wine Company, discuss how they pivoted their businesses in the wake of COVID restrictions to better serve their customers safely and creatively.

Cornbread Stuffing with Smoked Oysters

Ask the CIA: How to scale down your Thanksgiving dinner in 2020

NOV 11, 2020

From the San Antonio Express-News, “Ask the CIA” feature, CIA Managing Director April Goess offers some tips for a petite Thanksgiving celebration that might be lighter on turkey, but not on tradition.

Mi Roti dish

A Fresh Take on Caribbean Food

OCT 15, 2020

While Mi Roti works to present a holistic approach to Caribbean food, chef Nicola Blaque says the concept began by looking at what hadn’t yet been offered in the Bottling Dept. at Pearl.

Culinary Institute of America students

Culinary Institute of America San Antonio Students Return to Campus Amid Pandemic

JUL 17, 2020

The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio (CIA) welcomed students back to campus in July 2020, offering a combination of in-person and online classes to allow for more flexibility due to COVID-19.

Hotel Emma

Travel + Leisure Names Hotel Emma Among World’s Best

JUL 8, 2020

Each year, Travel + Leisure invites its readers to the coveted World’s Best Awards and Hotel Emma made the list of the Top 15 City Hotels in the Continental U.S.

Green Bexar Farm - Microgreens

Curbside Helps Farmers Sell Produce to Pearl Farmers Market Customers

MAR 19, 2020

Pearl launched an online marketplace supporting Farmers Market vendors safely while providing farm fresh produce via its curbside service.

A rendering of the 12-story Credit Human building.
Credit: Courtesy / Don B McDonald Architect AIA LTD

From Brick to Clay, Pearl Office Buildings’ Design Reflects History, Sustainability

FEB 20, 2020

Steve Bennett from the San Antonio Report documents the design of the 12-story Credit Human building, the eight-story Oxbow building, and a 936-space parking garage.

Culinary Institute of America

CIA San Antonio’s Bakery Café Reopens at Pearl

JAN 30, 2020

The CIA Bakery Café pop-up will return with a variety of sweet and savory baked goods, breakfast, lunch and a new Saturday brunch.

Bakery Lorraine

One of San Antonio’s Best: Bakery Lorraine

MAR 7, 2019

The brand’s flagship Pearl location is a must-visit for anyone who loves the sweeter side of life Paul Stephen from the San Antonio Express-News writes: "For all the precise coils of chocolate and peaky meringues, this is a bakery with plenty of heart and soul as well." "Bakery Lorraine is easily San Antonio’s most…