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In the Pocket: European Dumplings Cafe excels at its namesake dish — and more
The Ukrainian restaurant’s menu also features pierogi, pancakes and borsh.
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San Antonio Current reviews new and old establishments with honest takes on local dining, top restaurants, hidden gems, and new spots to try.
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San Antonio fusion masters Sean Wen and Andrew Ho score big at Curry Boys and Wurst Behavior
Wen and Ho were among this year’s James Beard Best Chef Texas nominees.
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Tokyo Cowboy’s food satisfies with pan-Asian flavors, even if its name is a little misleading
Tokyo Cowboy sports an impressive menu of Japanese whiskies and a kitchen that turns out dishes that range around the Pacific Rim, from Spam to Sukiyaki burgers.
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Looking for a Book: The ceviche is fresh at Go Fish, but the concept may need time to stew
Go Fish appears to have abandoned its original fish market premise, along with most entrée sized menu offerings.
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San Antonio’s Leche de Tigre celebrates Peruvian cebiche with delicious flair
Leche de Tigre was established by three brothers and a cousin to celebrate a common Peruvian heritage, and it does so with flair and finesse.
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El Pastor Es Mi Señor is worthy of its recent inclusion in Neflix’s Taco Chronicles
The taco al pastor is the bedrock — the spiritual foundation — of the San Antonio operation, and it’s a solid footing indeed.
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The Pearl’s Full Goods Diner may not be the cheapest brunch in town, but its value stacks up
Full Goods is currently open only for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with occasional evening events to tantalize an all-day structure.
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Small plates shine at Dim Sum Oriental Cuisine, even if some of the presentation pageantry is gone
The restaurant is known for genuine Chinese specialties such as chicken feet and beef tripe.
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Carriqui brings changes to old Liberty Bar space — and to South Texas culinary favorites
Avid food lovers may be interested in investigating the historical basis for Carriqui’s South Texas-centric menu.
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Fiery South: Thai Buri offers a taste of the Southeast Asian culinary powerhouse’s regional cuisine
The owners of the North Side eatery are obsessed with chili and levels of spiciness.
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More than what glitters is gold at the appropriately named Southtown restaurant Up Scale
Up Scale occupies the former Feast space on South Alamo Street.
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San Antonio’s Mixtli showcases the cuisine of Mexico City in an elegant 10-course tasting menu
The restaurant’s tasting menu changes its regional inspiration every quarter.
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A casual feel pervades at Five Points Food & Drink, but the kitchen works at an elevated level
Lauded local chef Michael Sohocki moved his sibling flagship restaurants, Restaurant Gwendolyn and Kimura Ramen, out of downtown to a quirky building on North Flores Street.
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Italian eateries Arrosta and Allora are markedly different, but both have their charms
Pete Selig recruited Chefs Chris Carlson and Robbie Nowlin to run Arrosta and Allora, respectively.
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Reese Bros Barbecue delivers bad-ass brisket from a temporary truck. Just show up early.
Reese Bros serves superlative barbecue out of a truck parked in front of the venture’s forthcoming permanent location.
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Fresh ingredients, techniques help Milpa at The Yard deliver on new insights to Mexican cuisine
The restaurant’s holistic menu has no trouble featuring both ultra-meaty carnitas and dried hibiscus blossoms.
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Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels
Dashi is a spinoff of the deservedly popular Sichuan House with a more contemporary take on Sichuanese cuisine.
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The namesake pastries at Fat Tummy Empanadas excel, whichever filling you choose
Given the quality of the fillings, you can almost throw a dart at the menu board.
