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San Antonio restaurant addresses ādistasteful situationsā after being recognized in new Michelin Guide Texas
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant addresses ādistasteful situationsā 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 ādistasteful situations.ā
San Antonio restaurant addresses ādistasteful situationsā after being recognized in new Michelin Guide Texas
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant addresses ādistasteful situationsā 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 ādistasteful situations.ā
š Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Fatherās Day, Burger Week starts, Art & Music Festival
Read full article: š Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Fatherās Day, Burger Week starts, Art & Music FestivalWelcome to the (almost) weekend! Sunday marks Fatherās Day, and if youāre looking for a way to celebrate dad, we have some options for you.
San Antonio restaurant lands on āTexasās Best New Restaurants in 2024ā² list
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant lands on āTexasās Best New Restaurants in 2024ā² listA Peruvian-style restaurant in Southtown was named one of Texasā best new restaurants in a recent list from Texas Monthly.
SAFD responds to fire in Southtown; Food Bankās Turkey Trot 5K rerouted due to response
Read full article: SAFD responds to fire in Southtown; Food Bankās Turkey Trot 5K rerouted due to responseSan Antonio firefighters responded to a fire at a home in Southtown, which ended up rerouting a 5K on Thanksgiving Day morning.
Chicago suburb drops citations against reporter for asking too many questions
Read full article: Chicago suburb drops citations against reporter for asking too many questionsOfficials in a suburban Chicago community have dropped municipal citations against a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding.
South Alamo Street Project closure causes concern for Southtown business owners
Read full article: South Alamo Street Project closure causes concern for Southtown business ownersSouth Alamo Street at E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic through mid-November. Local traffic and businesses are still accessible and open.
āLadies Night of Comedyā planned for Southtown bar
Read full article: āLadies Night of Comedyā planned for Southtown barGet ready to laugh until your sides hurt as āLadies Night of Comedyā presents an unforgettable evening of humor featuring the sensational headliner Michelle Cantu in her Southtown debut.
Man facing 7 charges after deputies find drugs, stolen guns in Southtown-area home, BCSO says
Read full article: Man facing 7 charges after deputies find drugs, stolen guns in Southtown-area home, BCSO saysA convicted felon is facing seven charges after he was found with stolen guns and drugs at his Southtown-area home, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Southtownās newest brunch restaurant, āBlush,ā opens next week
Read full article: Southtownās newest brunch restaurant, āBlush,ā opens next weekSouthtownās newest eatery, āBlush,ā will evoke tastes of different cultures with French, Mexican, and Puerto Rican flavors, enriched with a Southeast Asian twist.
Man, woman shoot each other during gun battle inside Southtown apartment building, police say
Read full article: Man, woman shoot each other during gun battle inside Southtown apartment building, police saySan Antonio police say a man and woman suffered gunshot wounds when they shot each other. The woman is accused of breaking into the man's apartment by kicking in his door.
Southtown street will be designated as Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way to honor civil rights leader
Read full article: Southtown street will be designated as Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way to honor civil rights leaderA section of Cevallos Street from Interstate 35 to Probandt Street will be dubbed Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way in honor of the labor and civil rights leader.
Sunday is the final day to eat at Rosarioās on South Alamo
Read full article: Sunday is the final day to eat at Rosarioās on South AlamoRosarioās on South Alamo will serve its last meal at 9 p.m. on Sunday. But, donāt worry ā the beloved restaurant is going to reopen at a new location soon.
Southtownās Sexology Institute says store burglarized twice within hours, hundreds of items stolen
Read full article: Southtownās Sexology Institute says store burglarized twice within hours, hundreds of items stolenThe Sexology Insititute in San Antonioās Southtown is closed until further notice due to two break-ins that happened within hours of each other this week.
Man on parole for arson arrested for setting fire in Southtown-area apartment, records show
Read full article: Man on parole for arson arrested for setting fire in Southtown-area apartment, records showA man with a history of setting fires is in custody for sparking another one in the Southtown area, according to San Antonio police.
Man hit by train while skateboarding downtown, dragged down the tracks, SAPD says
Read full article: Man hit by train while skateboarding downtown, dragged down the tracks, SAPD saysA skateboarder was seriously wounded late Sunday night after he was hit by a train downtown, according to San Antonio police.
Dying rat, moldy ice machine lead to re-inspection at Southtown restaurant
Read full article: Dying rat, moldy ice machine lead to re-inspection at Southtown restaurantAn Italian restaurant in Southtown was ordered to go through a re-inspection earlier this year after a yellow build-up and black sludge were found inside its ice machine.
3 taken to hospital in crash involving VIA bus, 3 other vehicles in Southtown area
Read full article: 3 taken to hospital in crash involving VIA bus, 3 other vehicles in Southtown areaThree people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving a VIA Metropolitan Transit bus and four other vehicles Monday in the Southtown area.
Americaās Walking Club national headquarters moves to historic King William neighborhood
Read full article: Americaās Walking Club national headquarters moves to historic King William neighborhoodSAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio is home to so many organizations and on Tuesday, Southtown welcomed a new national headquarters for Americaās Walking Club. āIāve walked in all 50 states and 14 countries,ā Carl Cordes, Pacific Regional Director, of Americaās Walking Club said. āThe fun of exploring new places that you would not find if you went on vacation to San Antonio. Tuesday is a special day for Americaās Walking Club, and this kicks off a special week that encourages fun, fitness and friendship. If you are interested in checking out the new headquarters, the Americaās Walking Club is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1008 Alamo Street.
Tiki-inspired cocktails at Hot Joy = a flaming experience
Read full article: Tiki-inspired cocktails at Hot Joy = a flaming experienceSAN ANTONIO ā In the heart of Southtown, north of downtown San Antonio, youāll find Hot Joy and once you do, you may add this to your go-to local restaurant list. If youāre thirsty, youāll also get the perk of enjoying Tiki-inspired cocktails from one of the largest rum bars in Texas. HIs favorite cocktail is the āPain Killer. āāItās a classic Tiki concept, thereās no other place in the city you can get this (Pain Killer),ā Cardenas said. This includes several doses of rum and other liquors (meant to share) and itās topped off with a flaming spark.
Fourth timeās the charm? New plan aims to redevelop San Antonioās old Lone Star Brewery into destination
Read full article: Fourth timeās the charm? New plan aims to redevelop San Antonioās old Lone Star Brewery into destinationSAN ANTONIO ā Itās no secret that the old Lone Star Brewery has seen its share of failed attempts to redevelop the decades-old site, but a new development group hopes to change that. The site will be known as the Lone Star District. Map of phase 1 development for Lone Star District. AdRendering shows aerial view of Lone Star District. Rendering of Lone Star District project shows open areas with shops surrounding it.
Southtown bus converted to library offers social justice collection
Read full article: Southtown bus converted to library offers social justice collectionSAN ANTONIO ā A colorful and cozy spot of equal economic, political and social rights is now open in Southtown. The San Antonio Mennonite Fellowship has finally opened their new library on wheels, the La Peregrina Social Justice Library. The idea to convert the bus into a library actually came from a client of the coffee shop. āWe already have all of these books to do it.āThe book collection focuses on topics of social and faith justice curated in both English and Spanish. La Peregrina Library's book collection focuses on topics of social and faith justice curated in both English and Spanish.
Amor Eterno is a new craft cocktail bar concept opening in San Antonio
Read full article: Amor Eterno is a new craft cocktail bar concept opening in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio is getting a new craft cocktail bar concept in Southtown called Amor Eterno. The menu for Amor Eterno is inspired by āTejano street fare,ā according to a spokesperson. Menu items, developed in partnership with popular pop-up concept Ā”Bucho!, will include things like ceviche wonton tacos, hot chicken tacos, Tejano Cubano, Olā Fashion donut and more. (Amor Eterno)The new spot, located at 540 S. Presa Street, is celebrating its grand opening on Jan. 6. Amor Eterno is occupying the space that was formerly Don Martinās Coffee Co.Related:
All proceeds from Southtown Coffee trailer go to families seeking asylum
Read full article: All proceeds from Southtown Coffee trailer go to families seeking asylumSAN ANTONIO ā Tis the season for giving back and at this southtown church parking lot, two trailers are doing just that. āI thought would if we could have refugees that are our staff.āBest-Richmond is a pastor at the San Antonio Mennonite Church in southtown. āAll of our space and our money is something we can give back to the community," Best-Richmond said. The employees are all family members seeking asylum while staying at the Mennonite Church. āWe are just really hoping that this will be kind of a cultural center for the whole community," Best-Richmond said.
Rosarioās Mexican CafĆ© y Cantina moving to new Southtown location
Read full article: Rosarioās Mexican CafĆ© y Cantina moving to new Southtown locationSan Antonio ā For the past 28, Rosarioās Mexican CafĆ© y Cantina has been a staple in the Southtown area and now, for the third time, the popular restaurant will be moving locations. New concept photos of Rosario's new location Courtesy: Rosario's Mexican CafĆ© y Cantina (KSAT)New concept plans for the restaurant were released and included expanded guest experience options with indoor and outdoor dining areas, a rooftop terrace, various court spaces and niches within the development that provide flexible gathering spaces. āOur new construction plans will incorporate all the care we have for heritage, our neighboring community, and our customers' new dining needs," Wong said. āI also want my long-time customers to feel comfortable in a new Rosarioās that has the same charm and hospitality they have enjoyed for decades, incorporating safety protections in a COVID world.āNew concept photos of Rosario's new location Courtesy: Rosario's Mexican CafĆ© y Cantina (KSAT)The new location is expected to open sometime in 2021. RELATED:Your guide to the 5 top spots in San Antonioās King William neighborhoodPopular San Antonio burger joint closes original location on the West Side
āWeāre a huge part of the recovery,ā says San Antonio bar owner pushing for coronavirus relief
Read full article: āWeāre a huge part of the recovery,ā says San Antonio bar owner pushing for coronavirus reliefSAN ANTONIO ā Jody Newman is the owner of The Friendly Spot in Southtown. We at the friendly spot, we did it for over four and a half months. Bexar County Commissioners Court to hear details on plan to help bars reopenNewman has been an active voice for the Texas Bar and Restaurant Association. Catch KSAT Q&A live at 6:30 p.m. and on the Nightbeat. Related: āThis is not what we wantā: Bar owners react to Bexar County Judgeās decision to reopen bars
Report: Bar Loretta to take over Madhatters Tea House & Cafe space in 2021
Read full article: Report: Bar Loretta to take over Madhatters Tea House & Cafe space in 2021SAN ANTONIO ā Next year, a new bar will take the place of a popular Southtown cafe that is closing its doors, management confirmed on social media. Madhatters Tea House and Cafe announced Tuesday it would be closing its doors after 20 years of operation. To our... Posted by Madhatters Tea House and Cafe on Tuesday, October 13, 2020āMadhatters and I are retiring! Recent... Posted by Madhatters Tea House and Cafe on Monday, March 23, 2020āOwning a business in Southtown and King William has been a wonderful experience for us for the past decade,ā The Tea House said on Facebook. Letās all pitch in to support one another.āAccording to a report from the San Antonio Business Journal, Bar Loretta will be taking over the space.
New Southtown coffee spot to help asylum seekers
Read full article: New Southtown coffee spot to help asylum seekersSAN ANTONIO ā Diversity is brewing in San Antonioās newest coffee spot in Southtown. The bakery and coffee trailer is run by the pastor of the church, Katie Best-Richmond, who said its to help families in San Antonio seeking asylum. The coffee shop is run by volunteers and asylum seekers themselves. CafĆ© Cotidiano in Southtown hopes to help families seeking asylum through coffee. āWhatever money we need to live and be active members of the community, thatās also what (asylum seekers) need,ā Best-Richmond said.
15 best San Antonio restaurants for chips and salsa on National Tortilla Chip Day, according to Yelp
Read full article: 15 best San Antonio restaurants for chips and salsa on National Tortilla Chip Day, according to YelpSAN ANTONIO ā In case you are needing an excuse to nosh on chips and salsa, today is National Tortilla Chip Day. Itās just a day to celebrate two great things in the world: tortillas and chips. Add some salsa and youāve got yourself an apt Monday snack. New taco joint at Pearlās food hall now openHere are some restaurants that serve the best chips and salsa, according to Yelp. The review site compiled ratings, reviews of actual chips and salsa and price to devise the list, but weāre sure the guacamole and queso are up to par for pairing as well.