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San Antonio community initiatives combat inflation with fresh, affordable food options
Read full article: San Antonio community initiatives combat inflation with fresh, affordable food optionsAs inflation drives up prices, local efforts are being made to provide fresh and affordable food to San Antonio residents.
San Antonio restaurants land on Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2025 list
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants land on Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2025 listTwo restaurants at the Pullman Market in downtown San Antonio landed a spot on the Texas Monthly’s list of the best new restaurants in 2025, according to a press release.
South Side restaurant struggles with rising food costs, fears closure
Read full article: South Side restaurant struggles with rising food costs, fears closureInflation and high prices at the grocery store aren’t new for people in San Antonio, but several restaurant teams in the city said they continue to hurt business.
Texas produce industry reels as new tariffs strain cross-border trade
Read full article: Texas produce industry reels as new tariffs strain cross-border tradeTariffs against Mexico and Canada have only been in place for a day — and questions remain on how long they’ll be in place — but the effects are already being felt along the border.
Shakira, Hard Rock Cafe SA celebrate International Women’s History Month
Read full article: Shakira, Hard Rock Cafe SA celebrate International Women’s History MonthA beloved Latin pop singer and a San Antonio restaurant are teaming up for International Women’s Day and International Women’s Month, according to a press release.
San Antonio ISD, SA Food Bank partner to distribute food ahead of Spring Break
Read full article: San Antonio ISD, SA Food Bank partner to distribute food ahead of Spring BreakSan Antonio ISD, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, will distribute food to families ahead of Spring Break at the Alamo Stadium.
San Antonio restaurants, chains offering seafood specials during Lenten season
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants, chains offering seafood specials during Lenten seasonLent has officially begun, and some San Antonio restaurants are offering special deals and menu items for those observing the season.
More than 20 rodent droppings, moldy cheese found inside San Antonio kitchen
Read full article: More than 20 rodent droppings, moldy cheese found inside San Antonio kitchenMoldy cheese, decaying limes and dozens of droppings are among the health code violations found inside San Antonio restaurants, inspection records show.
Houston Astros team up with Pinkerton’s Barbeque & Truth BBQ for baseball hat collaboration
Read full article: Houston Astros team up with Pinkerton’s Barbeque & Truth BBQ for baseball hat collaborationBaseball and barbeque have been cherished American traditions for centuries, and their collaboration in creating fun memorabilia and hosting promotional events adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
Iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s to open first San Antonio-area location
Read full article: Iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s to open first San Antonio-area locationKnown for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and famous chocolate cake, the new location will be located at the intersection of IH35 and Cibolo Valley Dr.
Texas Eats: Biggest breakfast tacos in San Antonio and Cajun seafood boils in Live Oak
Read full article: Texas Eats: Biggest breakfast tacos in San Antonio and Cajun seafood boils in Live OakThis week's edition of Texas Eats, the biggest breakfast tacos in the Alamo City and hot and fresh Cajun seafood on the Northwest Side.
‘Means the world to us’: Bud Jones Restaurant sees revival with support from fellow South Side food staple
Read full article: ‘Means the world to us’: Bud Jones Restaurant sees revival with support from fellow South Side food stapleA South Side restaurant is seeing a revival in business after receiving support from its neighbor.
Which San Antonio restaurants have egg surcharges? Bird flu drives record-high egg prices
Read full article: Which San Antonio restaurants have egg surcharges? Bird flu drives record-high egg pricesSome restaurants are implementing surcharges as the bird flu outbreak drives record-high egg prices across the country.
Dead rodent, droppings found inside San Antonio restaurant; owner calls police on KSAT for asking questions
Read full article: Dead rodent, droppings found inside San Antonio restaurant; owner calls police on KSAT for asking questionsA restaurant owner called the police on a KSAT crew after they started asking questions about a January health inspection that led to a temporary shutdown.
Volunteer-run West Side food pantry reminds families living paycheck to paycheck it’s here to help
Read full article: Volunteer-run West Side food pantry reminds families living paycheck to paycheck it’s here to helpAn emergency food pantry on the West Side, strictly operated by volunteers, reminds people and families living paycheck to paycheck that they should never be ashamed to seek help.
Northside ISD culinary arts students treat families to a blind dinner
Read full article: Northside ISD culinary arts students treat families to a blind dinnerOn Wednesday, Northside ISD program coordinators and culinary arts students at Stevens High School put together a special event for the visually impaired and their families.
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with these deals around San Antonio
Read full article: Celebrate Galentine’s Day with these deals around San AntonioMove over, Valentine’s Day — Galentine’s Day is this week, and there are several events and deals around the Alamo City to celebrate with your closest friends.
‘They’ll give you the best eggs': Backyard chicken owner on the benefits of the practice
Read full article: ‘They’ll give you the best eggs': Backyard chicken owner on the benefits of the practicePeter Cortez started raising chickens in his backyard in 2017. His first few years didn’t go so well; it was a learning curve, but he quickly caught on.
Will San Antonians miss out on avocados and bananas? A local producer says it’s unlikely
Read full article: Will San Antonians miss out on avocados and bananas? A local producer says it’s unlikelyNando Gonzalez, a sales manager at River City Produce, said things had been business as usual, but there was some hesitation over the weekend about what would happen.
Unwanted toppings found on food at San Antonio restaurant; employees refuse to answer questions
Read full article: Unwanted toppings found on food at San Antonio restaurant; employees refuse to answer questionsUninvited guests appeared in the kitchen and on customers’ plates in January, according to reports from Metro Health.
Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant to remain open for now, owner says
Read full article: Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant to remain open for now, owner saysGilbert’s Mexican Restaurant will stay open for now after reaching their fundraising goal over the weekend to avoid closure, the owner announced on Facebook.
Free Whataburger: Burger chain celebrates new brand ambassador by giving away breakfast
Read full article: Free Whataburger: Burger chain celebrates new brand ambassador by giving away breakfastWhataburger is offering free honey butter chicken biscuit this week to celebrate the fast-food chain’s newest brand ambassador.
Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant closes doors after more than 40 years of service in San Antonio
Read full article: Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant closes doors after more than 40 years of service in San AntonioAfter more than 40 years of service, Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant announced it will close its doors after this weekend.
San Antonio restaurant, chefs announced as semifinalists for prestigious James Beard Awards
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant, chefs announced as semifinalists for prestigious James Beard AwardsA San Antonio restaurant and local chefs are among the semifinalists for the highly coveted James Beard Awards.
Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the world
Read full article: Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the worldDavid Elder checks out Round Rock Donuts, an Austin-area restaurant that has earned a unique distinction.
San Antonio restaurants that closed their doors since the start of 2025
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants that closed their doors since the start of 2025San Antonio's culinary landscape is already seeing significant changes in 2025, as several beloved restaurants have shuttered their doors within the first two weeks of the year.
Local vendors excited for MLK March after last year’s cancellation
Read full article: Local vendors excited for MLK March after last year’s cancellationA local food vendor, like several others, is excited to return to the Martin Luther King Jr. March after the event was canceled last year due to weather.
Rosca De Reyes is something many eat on Jan. 6. What is it?
Read full article: Rosca De Reyes is something many eat on Jan. 6. What is it?On January 6th friends and family share a pastry known as Rosca de Reyes it's a tradition rooted in the Catholic faith but it's spreading in popularity San Antonio and the U.S.
Working late? Sabrina Carpenter collabs with Dunkin' to create new limited edition espresso drink
Read full article: Working late? Sabrina Carpenter collabs with Dunkin' to create new limited edition espresso drinkIf you’re working late (‘cause you’re a singer), Sabrina Carpenter’s newest Dunkin creation could be the pick-me-up you’re looking for to kick off 2025.
Restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024
Read full article: Restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024With food inflation and construction costs higher than usual this year, businesses have struggled to stay afloat. This has led to some deciding to close their doors for good. Here's a look at some of the restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024.
San Antonio Food Bank helps families from school districts across city
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank helps families from school districts across cityThe San Antonio Food Bank feeds 15,000 people over three days of food distribution to families of local school districts, South San ISD, Northside ISD and San Antonio ISD.
Convoy of Hope keeps thousands of senior citizens fed during holidays
Read full article: Convoy of Hope keeps thousands of senior citizens fed during holidaysFor 15 years, the City of San Antonio has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank for its Convoy of Hope program, which delivers thousands of boxes of food to eligible seniors.
Woman with down syndrome starts café, hires others with special needs
Read full article: Woman with down syndrome starts café, hires others with special needsA San Antonio woman with special needs is not only making her dream of becoming a café owner a reality but also creating employment opportunities for others like herself.
San Antonio distillery, restaurants offer boozy way to support local businesses
Read full article: San Antonio distillery, restaurants offer boozy way to support local businessesA San Antonio brewing company is celebrating a ten year tradition that showcases the Alamo city’s creativity through cocktails.
San Antonio restaurant’s signature torta to be featured on Food Network
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant’s signature torta to be featured on Food NetworkA San Antonio restaurant known for its signature torta will be featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” hosted by Guy Fieri.

West Side business owner demands more police patrols after break-ins
Read full article: West Side business owner demands more police patrols after break-insNorah Saleh, owner of Fat Tummy Empanadas on the West Side, says her business has suffered three break-ins and vandalism since the end of October.

Sweet Cheeks baking Spurs spirit into every bite during culinary residency at Frost Bank Center
Read full article: Sweet Cheeks baking Spurs spirit into every bite during culinary residency at Frost Bank CenterIf you’re headed to a Spurs game this season and looking to get your sweet tooth fix, there’s a spot that is sweet and sure to bring a smile.
Requests for Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner home meal deliveries have maxed out
Read full article: Requests for Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner home meal deliveries have maxed outAn official with the dinner tells KSAT that as of Tuesday afternoon, the requests for Thanksgiving home meals have maxed out.
San Antonio restaurant addresses ‘distasteful situations’ after being recognized in new Michelin Guide Texas
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant addresses ‘distasteful situations’ after being recognized in new Michelin Guide TexasJust days after being recognized in the Michelin Guide, the owner of a Southtown oyster bar addressed allegations of employee mistreatment and what he calls “distasteful situations.”
San Antonio restaurant addresses ‘distasteful situations’ after being recognized in new Michelin Guide Texas
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant addresses ‘distasteful situations’ after being recognized in new Michelin Guide TexasJust days after being recognized in the Michelin Guide, the owner of a Southtown oyster bar addressed allegations of employee mistreatment and what he calls “distasteful situations.”
Friday Finds: SA content creator unites all foodies to give back to the community this holiday season
Read full article: Friday Finds: SA content creator unites all foodies to give back to the community this holiday seasonContent Creator Gabby Gonzalez has come up with a way to unite San Antonio area social media enthusiasts and foodies to give back to their communities during the holiday, with the #FoodiesFillingPantries.
‘Nothing’s been easy’: Sole San Antonio Michelin Star recipient, fellow winners reflect on recognition
Read full article: ‘Nothing’s been easy’: Sole San Antonio Michelin Star recipient, fellow winners reflect on recognitionThe renowned Michelin Guide wrapped up its first trip through Texas. The guide, recognized for its best and must-try cuisine, has honored 117 restaurants in Texas and 13 in San Antonio.