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San Antonio’s Pullman Market bringing back Smoke & Fire festival on Nov. 14

The barbecue fest will bring together 13 pitmasters from across the state to serve up savory bites to attendees.

by Katherine Stinson November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

The barbecue fest will bring together 13 pitmasters from across the state to serve up savory bites to attendees.

Flavor

New boutique hotel Perlen House to open at San Antonio’s Pearl complex

The 166-suite property is the second hotel on the site after the award-winning Hotel Emma.

by Katherine Stinson October 27, 2026October 27, 2026

News

Tropical Smoothie Cafe offering free smoothies for a year to promote new San Antonio store

This Saturday’s opening brings the Atlanta-based chain’s total number of Alamo City units to 10.

by Katherine Stinson October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

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Longtab Brewing’s David Holland talks about giving back after decades of military service

Holland founded his San Antonio brewpub six years ago, after retiring from the U.S. Army’s Special Forces.

by Katherine Stinson October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Arts

San Antonio Beer Festival bringing hundreds of brews to Hemisfair’s Civic Park this Saturday

The event, which features samples from local, regional, state and worldwide brewers, benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.

by Katherine Stinson October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Flavor

San Antonio’s three restaurants with Michelin stars keep their designations

Michelin’s Texas Guide also added two more San Antonio restaurants to its list of recommendations.

by Katherine Stinson October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Food & Drink

Mexico’s Fresh Bowl & Co. chain to make U.S. debut with San Antonio store

The build-your-own-bowl concept will open in Stone Oak on Saturday, Oct. 17.

by Katherine Stinson October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Kristin Alvarez and David Gilbert run Thai Bird, which is now opening a second storefront.

Flavor

San Antonio’s Thai Bird opening second eatery in Castle Hills Market

The concept’s first restaurant, known for its Asian-inspired fried chicken, will continue serving in Alamo Heights.

by Katherine Stinson October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Flavor

Mexico-based seafood restaurant Baltico coming to North San Antonio

The original Baltico is based in Torreón, Mexico, so this marks the concept’s first expansion into Texas.

by Katherine Stinson September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Flavor

San Antonio’s Old English Tea Shoppe closing in early October

The owners thanked loyal customers for stopping by and invited the city to come out for one last time during their final weekend of service.

by Katherine Stinson September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Flavor

Bakery Lorraine founders Anne Ng and Jeremy Mandrell talk about their new cookie venture

The couple founded ButterNubs, a gourmet cookie company where they hope to find better work-life balance.

by Katherine Stinson September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Flavor

Florida chain Keke’s Breakfast Cafe to open 6 San Antonio restaurants

A pair of Alamo City entrepreneurs are partnering on the franchise stores.

by Katherine Stinson September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Flavor

Naco Mexican founders to debut new cantina-style eatery at Pearl

The restaurant’s fusion menu will pay tribute to the food of Northern Mexico and South Texas.

by Katherine Stinson September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Flavor

Michelin star-winning restaurant group to debut concept in renovated River Walk hotel

Emmer & Rye Hospitality — the Austin-based restaurant group behind Pearl’s Pullman Market — will debut Barberry inside the Sitio El Tropicano Hotel in December.

by Katherine Stinson September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Flavor

Perry’s Steakhouse in San Antonio offering 79-cent pork chop lunch, prime rib sando

The specials will be available on an as-yet-to-be-announced Friday to honor the Houston-based chain’s anniversary.

by Katherine Stinson September 14, 2026September 15, 2026

Flavor

Houston’s Adair group to debut its first Los Tios restaurant in San Antonio this fall

The 56-year-old Tex-Mex chain will open a restaurant inside the former La Madeline on Broadway.

by Katherine Stinson September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Flavor

Where to eat in downtown San Antonio during San Japan 2026

From ramen and robatayaki pop-ups to River Walk restaurants and quirky downtown bars, here’s where convention-goers can refuel.

by Katherine Stinson September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will perform a benefit show on Christmas.

Flavor

Stand-up comic Gabriel Iglesias spills the beans on his love for dining in San Antonio

Iglesias considers SA his ‘second home’ and last month taped a Netflix special here.

by Katherine Stinson September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Flavor

Couple behind San Antonio’s 2M Smokehouse wins Food Network barbecue competition Pitmasters

Esaul and Grecia Ramos won Monday night’s season finale on the competition show, beating out eight other barbecue joints from around the U.S.

by Katherine Stinson September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Flavor

Michelin-starred chef Diego Galicia reveals new details about his forthcoming Filleman House

The cofounder of lauded San Antonio restaurant Mixtli will launch his new concept around Thanksgiving.

by Katherine Stinson August 28, 2026August 28, 2026