Thompson San Antonio, San Antonio’s first luxury hotel to open in five years, has roped in the culinary talents of two local heavy hitters: chefs Steve McHugh and Robert Cantu.
Food & Drink
Velvet Taco will open its two San Antonio locations soon, including one at former Taco Land site
Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based chain poised to set up in shop in what little remains of hallowed punk-rock haven Taco Land, has announced opening dates for its two San Antonio locations.
Back Unturned Brewing Co. offers slices of love to San Antonio’s homeless community
Back Unturned Brewing Co. offers homeless people a fresh personal-sized pizza, along with a drink, five days a week—no questions asked.
Thai restaurant, tiki bar Hello Paradise now open on East Grayson
Hello Paradise, a new outdoor bar and restaurant by bar developer Jeret Peña, celebrates its official opening today on East Grayson Street in Government Hill.
Tiki bar, Vietnamese restaurant set to open early 2021 inside Witte building
Esquire Tavern owner Chris Hill has announced more details on the tiki bar and Asian restaurant he’s been planning for the 1890s building rehab.
Devils River, San Antonio’s newest distillery, to open with rooftop venue and tasting room in January
More than two years after announcing plans to relocate to San Antonio, Devils River Distillery has finally confirmed it will open a downtown headquarters and tasting room in January.
New French eatery Brasserie Mon Chou Chou to open Monday at the Pearl in San Antonio
New French comfort food spot Brasserie Mon Chou Chou will open for dinner service Monday at the Pearl, offering a casual atmosphere with wine, oysters, cheese plates and heartier entrees.
Rosario’s plan to demolish majority of San Antonio’s El Mirador building receives first approval
Restaurateur Lisa Wong received conceptual approval from a city commission on Wednesday to demolish most of the old El Mirador building on South St. Mary’s Street so she can build a new home for Southtown staple Rosario’s.
‘We want this to be a gateway for those who’ve never been to Southtown’
Little Em’s Oyster Bar is opening for lunch service today in a former gas station, and in The Friendly Spot’s original home, on South Alamo and Beauregard streets.
‘It was important for us to open the park to people right now’
“We would love to host events here at the park in the future, during Fiesta or Oktoberfest, and see possible wedding receptions being held here,” the new park’s director, David Robinson Jr. said looking forward to when the pandemic is over.