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Exploring the nuances of ancient Greek wine at the San Antonio Museum of Art
Greek vessels including the amphora, kylix and krater were functional but also could be elaborate works of art.
Ron Bechtol
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San Antonio’s Jimoto Omakase offers a rewarding and highly interactive dining experience
The ‘speakeasy’ is cloistered behind heavy wooden doors above ramen-redoubt Kimura.
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Giant cookies are the rage. We tried San Antonio bakeries and chains to see if bigger is really better.
Crumbl and Cookie Plug talk a big game, but locally based bakers also turn out worthy goodies.
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Cocktail Creativity: The Bar at Mixtli is as innovative as the lauded San Antonio restaurant’s kitchen
The cocktails — both alcoholic and non-alcoholic — are exceptional, and there’s also a small but thoughtful wine list.
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Watching wizards make your food is part of the fun at San Antonio’s Noodles & Dumplings
The Texas-based Chinese restaurant chain does a formidable job with its two namesake foods.
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Supper, the main restaurant at San Antonio’s Hotel Emma, is still a work in progress
The Pearl dining spot’s locally sourced ingredients are a draw, but it still has room to grow.
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Bokobá’s take on ‘modern Mexican’ cuisine at its best when it sticks close to tradition
The San Antonio dining spot may still be finding its way, but there’s plenty to like about its creative approach.
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Downtown San Antonio’s Fathead Pizza serves up formidable New York-style pies
The restaurant may not have a wood-fired oven, but its thin-crust pizza has plenty of personality.
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San Antonio restaurant Stixs & Stone’s creative take on Asian fusion is mostly a winner
The ‘chef-driven’ menu includes runs the gamut from wok-fried pork belly to a churro bread pudding.
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A confusing but compelling complexity reigns at San Antonio’s Hyderabadi Spicy Matka
From fragrantly spiced biryani to Instagrammable dosa crepes, the restaurant offers a wealth of delicious Indian food.
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San Antonio’s Mian Noodles puts 2000 years of Chinese culinary history on fine display
Pulled wheat noodle dishes, dumplings and bao buns are the stars at this Chinese restaurant.
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San Antonio’s Domingo may get a spot in the Michelin Guide, but it could use fine tuning
The restaurant’s ‘modern tribute to South Texas cuisine’ features big flavors and servings but could benefit from refinement.
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San Antonio’s Thai Curry shows there’s more to explore in Southeast Asian cuisine
This Broadway eatery’s exceptional entrees highlight the complex-yet-inviting flavors of Thai food.
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San Antonio’s El Chunky and Barrio Dogg both excel at Mexican-style hotdogs
Both shops are located on South Presa Street, and both know how to load up a dog.
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San Antonio restaurant Aguachile’s deft way with Mexican-style seafood worth the admission price
Though pricey compared to less-ambitious Mexican restaurants, this spot delivers fresh and impressively presented seafood.
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San Antonio’s Yozora works magic with Japanese small plates and curated tunes
Yozora Sake & Wine Listening Bar, a sister of downtown’s Shiro, lives up to what’s promised in its name.
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The Creamery’s Hook Land & Sea likely to reel in seafood lovers
From fish chicharron tacos and salmon ceviche to steamed mussels and grilled octopus, the kitchen has a deft hand with the sea’s bounty.
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The Paloma and the gin and tonic are both worthy contenders for best hot-weather cocktail
Both cocktails can be refreshing in their simplest versions, but they’re also a snap to elevate.
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San Antonio’s Cuban-Mexican fusion restaurant Paladar excels at breaking the rules
The Broadway corridor eatery excels both with experimental dishes and those that stick to classic recipes.
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Maeve’s Many Faces: Government Hill cocktail spot packs plenty of ambition into its small menu
Maeve’s drinks menu, accessible via QR code, features nine ‘signature’ cocktails and four ‘classics.’