Food & Drink
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San Antonio’s Comfort Cafe to be featured on TV show America’s Best Restaurants
Comfort Cafe is a donation-based eatery chain staffed by those recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
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South San Antonio staple Bud Jones Restaurant warns it will close without customer help
Known for fried seafood and other hearty fare, the family-owned eatery has been open since 1958.
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Two new San Antonio ice cream shops sweetening city’s dessert scene
Here’s the scoop on new arrivals Amorino Gelato and Muu La La.
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These San Antonio restaurants still have space for Valentine’s Day procrastinators
Some are still taking reservations while others are seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
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San Antonio’s Empty Stomach Group opening French bistro at former Hands Down spot
This intimate 24-table spot in Lavaca opens just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Owner of San Antonio’s The Hayden clarifies that North Side diner isn’t in danger of immediate closure
‘Just to be clear, neither location is closing immediately and my intention … was to just be transparent with the realities of my small business,’ he said.
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Trump’s aluminum tariffs pose new threat to San Antonio’s beleaguered craft brewers
Aluminum is one of the biggest expenses for small breweries, which are already struggling to stay afloat.
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San Antonio Icehouse Week launching Saturday with drink specials to aid animal welfare
The celebration, which runs Feb. 15-March 2, benefits the Animal Defense League and features deals at SA icehouses, bars and eateries.
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San Antonio-based H-E-B unveils free-groceries-for-a-year giveaway in Super Bowl ad
The chain will give away one $7,000 gift card daily for the next 120 days.
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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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San Antonio diner chain The Hayden ask customers for help, says Northside location in sales slump
In a message to customers, the owner said the past eight-plus months have been a strain on the business.
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Here’s where to get great grub while watching the Super Bowl in San Antonio
These local bars and restaurants are offering vittles while you watch the game or for you to take back to your party at home.
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James Beard-nominated chef opening new ice house concept at San Antonio’s Pearl
Otto’s Ice House is a project of Levi Goode of Houston’s Goode Co. restaurant group.
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San Antonio chef Jennifer Dobbertin dishes on forthcoming cocktail bar Jue Let
‘I want Jue Let to be a spot where you can come by after work for a beer or on an anniversary date, and neither feels out of place,’ she said.
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San Antonio’s Alamo Beer Co. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization
Like other craft brewers, Alamo struggled with flat sales as more consumers to turn to wine and spirits.
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United We Brunch moves to Rock at La Cantera for ninth installment — and tickets are still available
The festival will take place Saturday, Feb. 22, at Frost Plaza at the Rock at La Cantera.