A mobilization on social media failed to keep the city’s Historic and Design Review Commission (HRDC) from approving a plan to build a new Rosario’s restaurant, which would all but enclose the patio of neighboring Maverick Texas Brasserie.
Food & Drink
At urging of San Antonio musician, Velvet Taco adding memorials from local artists at former Tacoland site
After a nudge from a San Antonio musician and label owner, the Velvet Taco restaurant at the former Tacoland site will include memorials to the beloved music venue’s late owner, Ram Ayala, by artists who were regulars there.
San Antonio’s newest distillery, Devils River Whiskey, set to debut on East Houston
Devils River Whiskey is finally set to open on Wednesday inside the Burns building at 401 E. Houston St. The distillery is also relocating its headquarters from Dallas.
Canopy by Hilton, Witte building to bring four restaurants and bars to East Commerce
A stretch of East Commerce Street is set to come back to life next month with the opening of a 22-story hotel and four restaurants and bars overlooking the River Walk.
Maverick Texas Brasserie owner attempts to thwart size of Rosario’s new Southtown restaurant
The owner of Maverick Brasserie is mounting a last-second fight against the size of Rosario’s new restaurant.
Pinkerton’s Barbecue, named one of Texas’ best, set to debut in downtown San Antonio
Pinkerton’s Barbecue of Houston is getting ready to open its first San Antonio location this Saturday at the Weston Urban park.
Beer garden to replace Little Rhein Steak House, among other major La Villita changes
Sam Panchevre, owner of Sam’s Burger Joint and the Aztec Theatre, is now leasing the buildings that once housed the Little Rhein Steak House and the Fig Tree.
Pinkerton’s Barbecue to open Feb. 13 at Weston Urban park
The reports starting coming into the Heron news tip hotline this week: The pits at Pinkerton’s Barbecue are smoking.
New downtown businesses like their chances during pandemic
You might ask new downtown business owners if they’re crazy to open during the pandemic. Some say it’s the perfect time.
San Antonio chefs Steve McHugh and Robert Cantu to helm eateries at luxury hotel opening in February
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.