San Antonio

(From May 2011) With a move to a nineteenth-century building in the King William neighborhood and an upstairs-downstairs mix of dining rooms, the Lib still holds sway with its quirky mix of regional dishes; the fare is full of flavor and frivolity as serious food can be. We count on the fresh baked loaves of wheat and white, simple and homey. We adore the colorful chile relleno en nogada, straight from Diana Kennedy’s tutelage, and the daily specials, this time a Mediterranean-inspired roast lamb with pita, goat cheese, and olives. We stop by for Virginia Green’s chocolate cake even if we’ve dined elsewhere. Knowledgeable servers are happy to guide you through the menu. Bar.

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(From June 2011)

Yes, the menu is varied, the cooking excellent, and the tables right by the river. But wait! There’s more! How about a four-course dinner on a barge that tours the San Antonio River? The menu the night we voyaged started with chips, salsa, and just-made guacamole; moved on to a Southwest Caesar salad; gave us a choice of grilled Atlantic salmon or beef tenderloin; and finished up with ice cream and chocolate sauce. All in all, a competent, if unspectacular, dinner, but since a river trip is almost de rigueur when in San Antonio, what better way to take it in? Bar.

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