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Yelp reveals San Antonio’s top 20 restaurants based on reservations through website
Read full article: Yelp reveals San Antonio’s top 20 restaurants based on reservations through websiteRestaurants throughout San Antonio have been making the news recently, especially with the announcement of Mixtli receiving a Michelin Star. That got us wondering: what are some of the most popular restaurants across our city?
From roaches to redemption: San Antonio restaurants make major improvements after low health scores
Read full article: From roaches to redemption: San Antonio restaurants make major improvements after low health scoresTwo San Antonio restaurants previously featured on Behind the Kitchen Door for their abysmal health scores have turned things around.
Grocery cart pork, roaches, & lukewarm raw patties found inside San Antonio restaurants, grocery stores
Read full article: Grocery cart pork, roaches, & lukewarm raw patties found inside San Antonio restaurants, grocery storesHealth inspectors found a grocery store keeping pork in a shopping cart and live roaches crawling around a food mart during October 2024 inspections.
Here’s how you can get free bagels for a year from the new San Antonio Panera Bread locations
Read full article: Here’s how you can get free bagels for a year from the new San Antonio Panera Bread locationsPanera Bread announced it would be opening two more San Antonio locations this year, both on the Northwest Side.
Enjoy cooler weather at these San Antonio, surrounding areas patio dining
Read full article: Enjoy cooler weather at these San Antonio, surrounding areas patio diningNow that we have experienced the first official cold front this week, it’s the perfect time to start planning where to enjoy outdoor dining or drinking.
Employee dips finger in salsa at West Side restaurant to check temperature, rodent feces found in downtown ice machine
Read full article: Employee dips finger in salsa at West Side restaurant to check temperature, rodent feces found in downtown ice machineOne restaurant avoided answering questions about their low score and another had rodent poop in the ice machine.
Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jim’s on Broadway
Read full article: Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jim’s on BroadwayAdair Concepts, a Houston-based restaurant group, announced this week that they are opening three new locations in Texas, including two in San Antonio.
‘Committed to returning stronger than ever’: Mexican restaurant on Northwest Side closes temporarily
Read full article: ‘Committed to returning stronger than ever’: Mexican restaurant on Northwest Side closes temporarilyA popular San Antonio restaurant is closing its doors for the next few weeks, according to its owner.
Terry Black’s BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdle
Read full article: Terry Black’s BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdleAustin-based Terry Black’s BBQ has received a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic and Design Review Commission to build part of its project at 2100 Broadway.
Metro Health invites KSAT’s ‘Behind the Kitchen Door’ at popular Greek restaurant
Read full article: Metro Health invites KSAT’s ‘Behind the Kitchen Door’ at popular Greek restaurantIn honor of National Food Safety Education Month, Metro Health and a local restaurant invited KSAT to follow an inspector during a planned visit at Papouli’s on Huebner Road.
New law requires foodservice establishments to display easily accessible food allergy poster
Read full article: New law requires foodservice establishments to display easily accessible food allergy posterFoodservice establishments have a new law to follow in an effort to enhance the safety of diners across the state when it comes to allergens.
Two restaurants serve up sides of major improvements in latest inspection reports
Read full article: Two restaurants serve up sides of major improvements in latest inspection reportsMonths after earning low scores on their health inspections, new scores show two San Antonio restaurants have made major improvements.
Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse set to reopen with revamped space and exciting events
Read full article: Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse set to reopen with revamped space and exciting eventsSan Antonio’s family- and pet-friendly spot, Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse, has announced its much-anticipated reopening.
Sports bar ordered for reinspection after dead roach found on counter, jalapeños found in Fireball bucket
Read full article: Sports bar ordered for reinspection after dead roach found on counter, jalapeños found in Fireball bucketDead roaches, rodent feces and small flies around a dishwashing station are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants.
Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the state
Read full article: Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the stateHaving Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert.
Why your favorite San Antonio restaurants are closing down or struggling to survive
Read full article: Why your favorite San Antonio restaurants are closing down or struggling to surviveLosing your favorite restaurant is like losing a beloved friend. You get used to the flavors, the people and the atmosphere that make the place feel like a foodie heaven –– even if it’s just temporary. But why are these places closing down? We asked the Texas Restaurant Association to get some answers.
Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floor
Read full article: Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floorA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a taqueria, a Mexican restaurant, and a sports bar.
Reinspection ordered at Mexican restaurant flagged for storing raw beef above open pancake mix
Read full article: Reinspection ordered at Mexican restaurant flagged for storing raw beef above open pancake mixA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.
Rio Grande Valley chef wins Best Chef: Texas in 2024 James Beard Awards
Read full article: Rio Grande Valley chef wins Best Chef: Texas in 2024 James Beard AwardsSan Antonio chefs may have been left out of the winners list for the 2024 James Beard Awards, but the Lone Star State was represented by a Rio Grande Valley woman who won Best Chef: Texas.
Huge Broadway project backed by Terry Black’s BBQ moves forward
Read full article: Huge Broadway project backed by Terry Black’s BBQ moves forwardThe family behind Terry Black’s BBQ received green lights from the Zoning Commission and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) to move forward with its plans to build a restaurant and underground parking structure at 2100 Broadway.
New restaurants that opened on Broadway, and what’s coming soon
Read full article: New restaurants that opened on Broadway, and what’s coming soonThe lower Broadway corridor near the Pearl and downtown has seen its share of food and beverage departures in the last year, but it’s also flourishing with new restaurants and coffee shops.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these giveaways, specials at San Antonio restaurants
Read full article: Celebrate Mother’s Day with these giveaways, specials at San Antonio restaurantsMother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12, and restaurants across San Antonio are offering specials to celebrate the holiday.
Whataburger releases new bacon burger, extends WhataWings
Read full article: Whataburger releases new bacon burger, extends WhataWingsWhataburger announced that the new Bacon Steakhouse Double will be available starting on Tuesday. Whataburger also announced that WhataWings will be available through the end of the year.
Legacy businesses in Harlandale-McCollum area woven into fabric of community
Read full article: Legacy businesses in Harlandale-McCollum area woven into fabric of communityThroughout the Harlandale-McCollum area, there are legacy businesses that have stood the test of time. They’ve been open for decades and have molded themselves into the community. One of those businesses is B&B Smokehouse which has been a part of the community since 1958.
Terry Black’s BBQ group plan hotel, spa and restaurant on Broadway land
Read full article: Terry Black’s BBQ group plan hotel, spa and restaurant on Broadway landThe family behind Terry Black’s BBQ plans to build a barbecue restaurant, hotel, spa and a parking garage on the land it owns at 2100 Broadway, according to documents obtained by the Business Journal through a public records request with the city of San Antonio.
‘Changes have to happen’: Small businesses call for support as more continue to shut down across San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Changes have to happen’: Small businesses call for support as more continue to shut down across San AntonioAfter seven years, Sangria on the Burg is closing on Sunday. The owner said rising supply costs and a drop in sales are the reasons for shutting the doors.
San Antonio taco named among the ‘Best American Dishes of 2023′ by New York Times
Read full article: San Antonio taco named among the ‘Best American Dishes of 2023′ by New York TimesSan Antonio is well known for its breakfast tacos, but one taco is impressive enough to land on the New York Times’ list of “23 of the Best American Dishes of 2023.”
Sea Island Shrimp House co-founder dies at 89; all locations will be closed Thursday in her honor
Read full article: Sea Island Shrimp House co-founder dies at 89; all locations will be closed Thursday in her honorSea Island Shrimp House will close all of its locations on Thursday to mourn co-founder Chrissy Anthony, who died on Nov. 30. She was 89.
New Chick-fil-A opens on East Side; one of 5 new locations in San Antonio area
Read full article: New Chick-fil-A opens on East Side; one of 5 new locations in San Antonio areaLocated at 2203 SE Loop 410, near Rigsby Avenue on the East Side, the new restaurant is one of five Chick-fil-A locations that have recently opened or will soon open.
Restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving in San Antonio
Read full article: Restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving in San AntonioIf Thanksgiving crept up on you and you don’t feel like weaving through grocery store lines to prep for a feast, plenty of San Antonio restaurants will be open on Turkey Day to feed you and your loved ones.
Paranormal Activity Caught on Camera at Haunted Restaurant in Helotes
Read full article: Paranormal Activity Caught on Camera at Haunted Restaurant in HelotesJoin David Elder as he continues exploring haunted destinations throughout October with great bites across Texas. This week - David is taking you inside the historic Grey Moss Inn to preview their new restaurant after recently reopening after closing during the pandemic.
Raising Cane’s opening Dallas Cowboys, Post Malone-themed restaurant in North Texas
Read full article: Raising Cane’s opening Dallas Cowboys, Post Malone-themed restaurant in North TexasRaising Cane’s teamed up with the Dallas Cowboys and singer Post Malone to open a first-of-its-kind restaurant in North Texas.
Whataburger brings back chili cheeseburger, chili cheese fries for a limited time
Read full article: Whataburger brings back chili cheeseburger, chili cheese fries for a limited timeIt’s chili season at Whataburger. The San Antonio-based burger chain announced Tuesday that the fan favorites, the chili cheeseburger and the chili cheese fries, will be available for a limited time.
These San Antonio-area eateries are serving special discounted menus for Culinaria Restaurant Weeks
Read full article: These San Antonio-area eateries are serving special discounted menus for Culinaria Restaurant WeeksFrom Aug. 12-26, diners can visit some of San Antonio’s most popular eateries for special discounted menus as a way for people to explore the local dining scene.
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts for those who show losing lottery tickets
Read full article: Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts for those who show losing lottery ticketsKrispy Kreme is turning lottery losers into doughnut winners. The chain is giving away free doughnuts to those who show tickets from Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing or any losing ticket from any lottery.
San Antonio Spurs looking for 6 local, minority-owned restaurants to showcase menus at home games
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs looking for 6 local, minority-owned restaurants to showcase menus at home gamesSpurs Sports and Entertainment is searching for six local and minority-owned restaurants to highlight during home games in the upcoming season.
San Antonio, Seguin restaurants make list of top 20 ‘new generation’ Texas BBQ spots
Read full article: San Antonio, Seguin restaurants make list of top 20 ‘new generation’ Texas BBQ spotsTwo restaurants from San Antonio and Seguin have been named among the top 20 Texas barbecue eateries from the “new generation,” according to The New York Times.
Permit revoked at Korean barbecue restaurant where inspectors found pest feces near condiments
Read full article: Permit revoked at Korean barbecue restaurant where inspectors found pest feces near condimentsA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.
Jerk Shack owner adding restaurant at historic Hemisfair house; HDRC approves conceptual designs
Read full article: Jerk Shack owner adding restaurant at historic Hemisfair house; HDRC approves conceptual designsA city panel has approved conceptual designs for a historic downtown San Antonio home to be transformed into a restaurant by Jerk Shack owner Nicola Blaque.