Burnt Bean Co.’s Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland attend the James Beard Award ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Eight San Antonio chefs, two restaurants among latest James Beard semifinalists

The semifinalists for the prestigious culinary awards include chefs from Burnt Bean Co., Nicosi, Naco Mexican, The Magpie, Leche de Tigre and more.

by Kat Stinson January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The semifinalists for the prestigious culinary awards include chefs from Burnt Bean Co., Nicosi, Naco Mexican, The Magpie, Leche de Tigre and more.

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen operates nearly 30 units in the San Antonio area.

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Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen coming to San Antonio International Airport

The new location is the latest culinary upgrade at the airport, which has largely focused on bringing in more San Antonio-born concepts.

by Kat Stinson January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

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With a roll of the dice, your meal could be free at this New Braunfels speakeasy

Dubbed ‘High Stakes Happy Hour,’ this limited-time game of chance at Sidecar in the basement of Prince Solm’s Inn allows guests to test their luck for a free meal.

by Stephanie Koithan January 16, 2026January 22, 2026

Chef Geronimo Lopez is taking a new role with the San Antonio Food Bank.

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Chef Geronimo Lopez leaving Hotel Emma for San Antonio Food Bank

Lopez, who also ran Pearl restaurant Botika, will serve as vice president of culinary operations for the hunger-fighting nonprofit.

by Kat Stinson January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Lucy Cooper's Ice House is known for comfort eats such as its donut brunch burger and fried green tomato BLT.

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Lucy Cooper’s Ice House files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

The filing comes after the San Antonio-based bar-and-grill brand sold off two restaurants to focus on its original location.

by Sanford Nowlin January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Noodle Tree closed earlier this month, but a new tenant is ready to take over the space, according to its former owner.

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Singhs Vietnamese poised to take over former Noodle Tree location

The owner of the UTSA-area ramen favorite, which closed earlier this month, said Singhs will become the space’s new tenant.

by Kat Stinson January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

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Peruvian restaurant SUYU Nikkei to debut in Northwest San Antonio this summer

The opening at The Rim will mark the concept’s first U.S. expansion.

by Kat Stinson January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Students from Trinity University and the Culinary Institute of America collaborate in the campuses' inaugural entrepreneurial boot camp.

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Trinity and CIA students collaborate in the kitchen via new entrepreneurial boot camp

The program is the first collaboration by the two San Antonio campuses. Participating teams will serve up their culinary creations this Sunday at the Pearl.

by Sanford Nowlin January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

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San Antonio Coffee Festival returns to Hemisfair in February

The event is coming back with more drip than ever, including 30-plus roasters and new activations.

by Stephanie Koithan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Smoke BBQ + Skybar gained attention for hosting rapper 50 Cent and other hip-hop artists.

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San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ + Skybar files for bankruptcy liquidation

The nightspot’s Chapter 7 filing comes as its owner faces lawsuits from creditors, including the city and county.

by Sanford Nowlin January 7, 2026January 9, 2026

Biff Buzby's original location has permanently closed.

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Northeast San Antonio burger staple Biff Buzby’s has shut down

The neighborhood favorite served up stacked burgers along with community and car shows for 25 years.

by Sanford Nowlin January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

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Cooking Up Conversation: Chef Jacob Gonzales talks about creativity and community

Gonzales’ 18-year career has taken him from lauded San Antonio dining spots such as Feast and Rebelle to seafood restaurant Ostra and his own pop-ups.

by Kat Stinson January 6, 2026January 6, 2026