HOLIDAY SPIRITS
Culinaria lights up San Antonio with new holiday pop-up

Merry Happy Everything is Culinaria's newest foodie experience.
Alamo City’s go-to food and drink nonprofit, Culinaria, is adding a little extra sparkle to the season with a brand-new holiday experience. The organization behind Titans of Tailgate and the popular San Antonio Restaurant Weeks will debut Merry Happy Everything, a free three-night pop-up running December 2–4 at the Culinaria Event Space on 555 W. Bitters Rd #105.
Merry Happy Everything is part cocktail party, part winter wonderland, with plenty of opportunities for Instagram-worthy snaps. Guests will sip on festive drinks, explore immersive photo installations, and mingle amid a swirl of lights and music. Each evening will feature a different lineup of local collaborations and seasonal sips, making every night a fresh experience.
“The holidays are about connection,” says Culinaria President & CEO Suzanne Taranto-Etheredge, in a press release. “We wanted to create something that captures that sense of joy and togetherness — a place where people can come after work or with friends, enjoy something beautiful, and feel part of the community.”
The 21-and-up pop-up, which runs nightly from 6–8 pm, is free to attend. Signature cocktails and bites will be available for purchase, and RSVPs are encouraged via culinariasa.org/merry-happy-everything.
As with every Culinaria event, Merry Happy Everything celebrates San Antonio’s ever-growing food and beverage scene. In addition to putting on some of San Antonio's most well-attended foodie events, the organization raised funds for scholarships for future hospitality professionals.
Expect plenty of local flavor, from talented bartenders shaking up holiday-inspired cocktails to creative vignettes. And since no two nights are the same, repeat visits are definitely encouraged.

An undulating ceiling adds texture overhead.Rendering courtesy of Gusto Group
Olive green offsets a mostly neutral color scheme.Rendering courtesy of Gusto Group