San Antonio is fast becoming one of America's foremost food cities and has even been named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy-only the second city in the U.S. to receive such a designation. This is thanks in part to the CIA's Texas campus, opened among the revitalized Pearl District under the direction of this year's honoree, Dr. Tim Ryan. See what makes CIA San Antonio and the Pearl such precious gems for yourself with a two-night stay at Hotel Emma and dinner at the CIA's Savor Restaurant.

The Pearl District, named after the former Pearl Brewery, is home to both CIA San Antonio and Hotel Emma. It's a dynamic culinary and cultural area with world-class restaurants and shopping. Pearl Brewery's former 19th century brewhouse is now home to Hotel Emma, a boutique hotel that prides itself on being both comfortable and unconventional where you can bask by the rooftop pool or settle into their 3,700-volume library with a good book. For dinner, the CIA's Savor Restaurant is only steps away. Sample the talents of our CIA students with contemporary American fare that provides innovative twists on classic dishes for a sneak peek at the culinary greats of the future.

Dive into the Pearl and Savor San Antonio.

The winning bidder will receive:

Hotel Emma

• Two-night (2) accommodation in a classic room type.

Savor Restaurant

• $100 gift certificate for dinner.

Restrictions:

Hotel Emma

• Valid Sunday through Thursday.
• Based on availability.
• Includes room and tax.
• Expires: May 29, 2025.

Savor Restaurant

• Expires: December 21, 2024.