Local chefs Rico Torres and Diego Galicia of Mixtli (5251 McCullough Ave.) are ready to show New York City what San Antonio can do in the kitchen. Both were chosen to participate as guest chefs in a “Progressive Mexican” dinner. On Thursday, April 28, Galicia and Torres will serve a nine-course meal at the James Beard Foundation that includes Ceviche del Dia (watermelon with tamarind and vanilla),…
For those of you who didn’t think 11 days of Fiesta was really enough time to maximize your inner party animal, make your way down to Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar (207 N. Presa) on Cinco de Mayo (Thursday, May 5) for their Zinco de Mayo Happy Hour from 3-7pm. Cinco de Mayo, of course, is the observance…
The folks at Brigid are going back in time to Louisiana with their New Orleans in the 30’s Prix Fixe dinner. Instead of their cutting-edge new American fare, experience a culinary throwback. The dinner kicks off at 6pm with a cocktail hour featuring old standards such as shrimp arnaud and oysters beinville. At 7, enjoy…
Is it too gouda to be true? Are you feta up with run-of-the-mill queso that’s too watery to stay on the chip? Join San Antonio’s top chefs as they compete for your cheesy heart at the 3rd Annual Queso Bowl next Thursday. Come sample a variety of recipes and see who the judges crown as…
I don’t know anything you don’t. The bizarro Medieval drama that has further silenced Sunday nights into a national ritual of HBO and awe didn’t release any screeners for critics, so, just like you, I’m left in the dark, out in the cold. Our protagonists, the Starks of Winterfell, if we are to draw lines…
When Donald Trump is the voice of reason in the Republican party, it’s time to take a giant step backward for self reflection. Last week, a reporter asked Trump about North Carolina’s “bathroom privacy law.” His response was surprising. Trump doesn’t care what bathroom transgender people use. North Carolina’s law sought to keep men out of…
There are some athletic feats that I, while sitting on my couch, watch and think “I could probably do that.” Making over 6o percent of my free throws is one (what’s up DeAndre Jordan?). Curling is another. But kicking a soccer ball with any semblance of accuracy is not among those activities. You might be…
This is the time of year when the clocks in classrooms mysteriously slow down, and teachers and school faculty look anything to make the pages on their day calendar flip faster. A burrito isn’t the first solution you might turn to for this, but it can’t hurt. Neither can two burritos for the price of…
An University of Finland doctoral student, Salli Anttonen, author of a paper on the deplorable, diet rock Canadian band Nickelback, has attempted to answer the burning question of why exactly the ensemble is considered the worst band in the world. The thesis, entitled “‘Hypocritical Bullshit Performed Through Gritted Teeth’: Authenticity Discourses in Nickelback’s Album Reviews…
From 4-7 p.m. this Friday, Grayze (521 E. Grayson St.) wants to spoil you with samples of their new cocktail menu, which will be in full swing next Monday. The Summer Cocktail Menu Happy Hour Release Party will showcase what’s in store to keep you cool (and buzzed) this summer. Never been to Grayze?…
The San Antonio-based corner store and gas station company is offering free coffee from 5 – 9 a.m. after every Spurs win in the playoffs, which, with last week’s sweep of the Grizzlies and the upcoming Thunder (55 – 27 in regular season) series, will hopefully mean a ton of free coffee. Last year, with the Spurs…
Happy National Pretzel day, y’all! As a way to celebrate the day dedicated to pretzel goodness, we’ve rounded up five spots where you can grab a pretzel, as well as the salty snack’s favorite friend — cold beer. Southerleigh, 136 E. Grayson St., (210) 455-5701: Pretzels are served up at Southerleigh with a beer cheese…
Update: 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 27: District 1 City Councilman Roberto C. Treviño says in a press release that an item to provide Spanish translation services at several boards and commissions was passed on to the Neighborhoods and Livability Committee for further discussion and review. Additionally, the City Manager and City Clerk’s offices will work to improve…
If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for new shit from the A$AP MOB, or Ferg in particular, fret not … the latest entry in the Trap Lord’s enchiridion, Always Strive And Prosper is upon us. On the opening track “Rebirth,” Fergenstein’s status changes. A voice ordains him, “Now that you’re no longer a Lord…
Bring Your Own Meat Monday with Kings HWY Brew & Q Monday 4/25 “Bring Your Own Meat Monday” at The Mix starts at 6pm and kicks off the Mix’s grand re-opening week. Emilio from King’s Hwy Brew & Q will smoke a couple briskets. Complementary sandwiches and potato salad will be served as well. Additionally,…
As a continuation of the “The Bone-r Blog,” a monthly feature dedicated to help dogs find forever-homes, we give you part five. If you’d like to visit any of these eligible pets, please email adopt@sanantoniopetsalive.org and include their ID number. 372546 Donald Ello, I’m Donald – unfortunate, I know. I share my name with another…
Pioneers of what only seem like incredibly simple blips and bloops, KRAFTWERK are widely considered the fathers of krautrock, the German maestros of minimalist electronic computer music. Originally formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider after meeting at the Robert Schumann Hochschule, throughout the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s the duo, along with a rotating cast…
Just two weeks after the second costliest hail event since the National Weather Service started measuring that kind of thing, the forecasting agency says more damaging hail could impact San Antonio again on Tuesday. On April 12, large hail fell across Bexar County, causing $1.3 billion in damage. And tomorrow could bring powerful storms packing…
After the release of his book The Last Man on the Moon in 2007, which chronicled his career and role as the last astronaut on the moon during Apollo 17 in 1972, Gene Cernan was pitched a lot of ideas to turn his story into a movie. Over the next few years, however, Cernan was never really interested…
Happy birthday, Old Man River Walk. The legendary Tim Duncan turns 40 today, celebrating his birthday after the Spurs decisively swept the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday afternoon to move on to the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. The Spurs trounced the Grizzlies 116-95 to sweep the series 4-0. In 19 seasons with the Spurs, Duncan has been…
Lemonade is the most recent release from the woman who may be the first ex-Mrs. Carter. An album, flash released on Saturday, April 23, which debuted as a corresponding HBO video series, rife with marital strife. Sure, there’s plenty of the historically-charged imagery seen in the supposedly controversial video for “Formation,” (as if it’s a secret…
One local animal advocacy group is stepping up to help Millie, the dog found dying in a West Side dumpster on Thursday, April 21. The Alamo Heights Kennel Club is offering a $500 reward for any information about Millie. The City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services Department is currently investigating the case to find out…
The Park North, Westlakes and Stone Oak locations of theater/restaurant chain Alamo Drafthouse will screen Purple Rain, the 1984 musical drama starring Prince, in celebration of the purple-loving performer’s life. The showings will take place Monday (Park North, Westlakes) and Tuesday (Stone Oak), April 25 and 26. Prince, a dynamo of pop music, died on…
San Antonio isn’t traditionally known as a much of a college football town. Allegiances of many die-hards lie up I-35 in Austin, or a few hours northeast in College Station. But for those gridiron junkies who need a fix (it’s been over 100 days since Alabama beat Clemson in the National Championship game, and the…
Come learn about ESETT, a seizure study that may affect you or someone you know! Status Epilepticus (SE) is as a seizure lasting longer than five minutes without stopping on its own or without waking up. A person whose seizure does not stop despite receiving a full dose of medicine (benzodiazepines) to make it stop…
San Antonio’s Flaming Lips – do I say that because Joe Reyes looks very much like the Lips’ Wayne Coyne? Yeah, duh – will be hosting an “ambulatory” show at the Empire Theatre on Thursday, May 26. The group who has captured the liberal importance of Henry B. Gonzalez via their anthemic “Henry B.…
Thu 4/21 – Fri 4/22 Fiesta Gartenfest Gemütlichkeit, a German term that translates as “a space or state of friendliness, warmth and good cheer,” is the ideal name for the atmosphere of Gartenfest, an official Fiesta event hosted by the Beethoven Maennerchor — Texas’ oldest active singing society, founded in 1867 — in its endlessly…
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber delivered bad — but not debilitating — news for San Antonio’s soccer future today. Garber, on a call with Associated Press sports editors, said that the most likely candidates for MLS expansion were St. Louis and Sacramento, followed (in order) by Detroit, San Diego, San Antonio, Austin and Cincinnati,…
The lovable strip dive ain’t so dive-y anymore. However, we can’t go back. For those that fear change, you better learn to live with it. Besides, for a band, The Mix now offers several things that it never used to. One being an industry competitor for regional acts, as well as a platform to be…
Sometimes, people are the worst. Animal Care Services rescued a five-year-old dog from a dumpster on the West Side this morning, according to a news release. The dog, named “Millie” by ACS staff, was found near the bottom of the dumpster, “underneath bags of trash as well as old pizza boxes, empty soda cans and…
Thursday, April 21 10th Annual Siesta Fest The second day of the fest will feature self-proclaimed cocaine-rockers Buckcherry, Sick Puppies, The Struts, Selfish Machines and My Madness. $20, 7pm, The LOT on Commerce, 1231 E. Commerce St. Thursday, April 21 Battle of Flowers Band Festival The 78th anniversary of the battle of the bands featuring…
The 57-year-old icon, His Purple Majesty, has died. The man born Prince Rogers Nelson in Minneapolis on June 7, 1958, was found this morning in his Paisley Park estate. Nothing has been released regarding the cause of death, however, several news outlets have reported that the regal talent was forced to make an emergency landing…
Gone are the days in San Antonio when ride-haling company Uber was taboo in San Antonio. While still operating under a pilot program that was forged in City Council after a contentious debate about the role of ride-hailing companies in San Antonio, Uber has found new partner — during Fiesta — in VIA Metropolitan Transit.…
The Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas is hosting The Chef Cooperative For Gardens Feast at My Fathers Farm in Seguin on Friday, May 27th. Tickets for the dinner are $55 per person and all proceeds go to supporting the Green Spaces Alliance. The farm will serve as a picaresque backdrop for diners to enjoy…
Feeling peckish after the Battle of Flowers Parade? Head on over to Grayze on Grayson before the Flambeau Parade and get a burger, fries and a margarita for $20. Or if you just happen to be wandering in the area and want a respite from all of the noise, this deal will be happening on…
We love making fun of Ted Cruz. Whether pointing out his insane political gesturing or examining some of the stupid stuff that comes out of his mouth during the Republican primary, we’re directing it right at Cruz. But this week, a woman who does, indeed, resemble Cruz, has taken the internet by storm. Many commenters…
Here in South Texas our wonderful weather allows motorcyclists to enjoy the roads almost every day. But taking your bike out for a ride is not without risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports some sobering statistics: – 4,668 motorcyclists were killed in motorcycle accidents in the U.S. in 2013 and 88,000 were…
The duo of Angela and Rick Martinez, previously highlighted in our People Issue for their contributions to San Antonio’s cinema scene, have released their schedule for Slab Cinema, the traveling outdoor movie screenings they host annually. With showings of Top Gun, Westside Story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Painting, to name a few,…
With the possible exception of pizza, there is no greater complement to marijuana than television. After all, it’s called couch lock for a reason. And the love flows both ways, as the drug has become a staple of contemporary television, inextricably linked to shows like Weeds, Broad City, The League, Parenthood and most adult-oriented animated…
Why does San Antonio only use one type of sidewalk? Do we really need a 24-hour public restroom Downtown? Can we lower the city’s temperature (and improve its air quality) just by changing the color of its roofs? Those questions (and more, of course) come up in this week’s CurrentCast, featuring Councilman Roberto Treviño. Treviño represents District…
It doesn’t matter how you celebrate 4/20 – a momentous day of celebration for that dank skank Mary Jane – whether it be in a hazy, lazy, holidaze, or even for you non-tokers, everyone can get a secondhand high off the SA Current’s official baked-ass, dope af 420 playlist. Even though it’s a buzz kill…
WINNER: Woodlawn Theatre 1920 Fredericksburg Road • (210) 267-8388 > Designed by John Eberson (the architect behind the Majestic Theatre), the Woodlawn Theatre opened its doors in 1946, thrived as a cinema for decades and notably hosted the premiere of John Wayne’s classic 1960 film The Alamo. Following periods of disrepair, closures and unsuccessful revivals,…
WINNER: Hair Candy 742 NW Loop 410, Suite 22 (210) 860-4704 2. Hair by Eileen 10803 Nacogdoches Road 3. D’Anthony Salon Salon Multiple locations
WINNER: All American Barbershop 105 Warren St. • (682) 224-9969 2. Diesel Barbershop Multiple locations • 3. Rob the Original Multiple locations
WINNER: Bakery Lorraine 306 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 110 • (210) 862-5582 > Bakery Lorraine introduced SA to a new age of classy baking at their previous cottage location on Grayson Street. With the move to Pearl, the options have only increased — without any of the potential slip in quality that such a shift might…
WINNER: The Friendly Spot 943 S. Alamo St. • (210) 224-2337 SUNDAY FUNDAY 2. Pegasus Nightclub 1402 N. Main Ave. 3. Alamo Ice House 802 N. Alamo St. • (210) 758-5151 PURO ICEHOUSE 2. Alamo Ice House 802 N. Alamo St. • (210) 758-5151
WINNER: Bryan Ortiz Making his way to San Antonio by way of Brownsville in 2003, University of the Incarnate Word graduate Bryan Ortiz cut his teeth in the feature film arena with Doctor S Battles the Sex Crazed Reefer Zombies: The Movie in 2009. He also directed actress Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) in the 2013 horror anthology Sanitarium.…
WINNER: Cheever Books 3613 Broadway • (210) 824-2665 > Cheever Books smells like a used bookstore ought to. It’s a scent so specific that it can only be adequately described as “old book smell.” It smacks you in the face when you walk in the door and lingers in your nostrils long after you’ve walked…
WINNER: India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road • (210) 692-5262 When going to India Palace, we recommend that you wear your stretchy pants and a loose-fitting top because you’re going to leave with the biggest food baby imaginable. Those who’ve eaten there know exactly what we mean, and those who haven’t been yet will quickly…
WINNER: H-E-B Blooms Multiple locations • 2. A Dreamweaver Florist 603 S. Alamo St.•(210) 472-3080 3. Statue of Design 4347 McCullough Ave. • (210) 829-0636
WINNER: The Bang Bang Bar 119 El Mio Drive • (210) 320-1187 In this day and age, it says a lot about an establishment when they don’t claim to want to “revolutionize the city’s nightlife experience” or be an exclusive, VIP-only lounge, catering to Spurs, their wives and their sides. As San Antonio continues to…
WINNER: FL!GHT Gallery 134 Blue Star • (210) 872-2586 > From its earliest days operating out of a Blue Star Art Silo to its long run as Second Saturday ringleader at 1906 S. Flores St. to its current incarnation back at Blue Star, Justin Parr and Ed Saavedra’s FL!GHT Gallery has unsurprisingly won many a…
WINNER: San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave. • (210) 207-7275 2. Landa Park 350 Aquatic Circle • (830) 221-4360 3. Alamo Heights Pool 250 Viesca St. • (210) 824-2595
WINNER: The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Pkwy. (210) 582-6255 How do we put this delicately? There are all kinds of interesting people at The Shops at La Cantera. Not just the cat-faced plastic surgery disasters and their Chihuahuas; cosmetic surgery is merely a venture in pursuit of our ideal self, something of…
WINNER: Tommy Lee Jones > He might have a reputation around town for being a bit of a curmudgeon, but there’s no denying Tommy Lee Jones is in the top tier of veteran actors working in Hollywood today. From his Academy Award-winning role in 1993’s The Fugitive, to mainstream fare like the Men in Black franchise, to his underappreciated…
WINNER: Vivian Bucay Multiple locations 2. Rebecca Kelso 414 W. Sunset Road, Suite 210 (210) 255-8447 alamoheightsderm.com 3. Linda Coffey Multiple locations sadermatologist.com
WINNER: Sparky’s Pub 1416 N. Main Ave. • (210) 320-5111 2. Wax Club Lounge 2211 San Pedro Ave. • (210) 379-4788 3. Silver Dollar Saloon 1812 N. Main Ave. • (210) 227-2623
WINNER: Golden Wok Multiple locations > Of course, we head straight for the stewed chicken feet in black bean sauce. Kidding. But we do tend to fall for the beef tripe steamed in ginger, the taro root cake with pork, dried shrimp and rice flour, and the shrimp sui mai stuffed into a wheat flour…
WINNER: The Cove 606 W. Cypress St. • (210) 227-2683 2. Big’z Burger Joint Multiple locations 3. Cupcake Couture Multiple locations
WINNER: Niki’s Tokyo Inn 819 W. Hildebrand Ave. • (210) 736-5471 > When you combine its odd location on a grubby strip of Hildebrand and its decidedly unfussy facade, there can be a slightly ominous, David Lynchian vibe to one’s arrival at Niki’s Tokyo Inn. But once inside, the space reveals itself as a quirky,…
WINNER: The PigPen 106 Pershing Ave., (210) 267-9136 Leave it to the guy behind the Smoke Shack’s Big Dog, which combines a link of sausage, brisket, pulled pork and two barbecue sauces all topped with vinegar slaw and enveloped in a fresh hoagie, to create our new favorite michelada. Unlike micheladas around town that load…
WINNER: McNay Art Museum 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave.• (210) 824-5368 Beyond the attractions one might expect from Texas’ first modern art museum — including traveling exhibitions such as “Made in Germany: Contemporary Art from the Rubell Family Collection” and signature shows like “Dressed to Kill: Glam and Gore in Theatre” — the McNay draws…
WINNER: The Vanity Room 11703 Huebner Road, Suite 202 •(210) 414-6985 > Good news! San Antonio loves The Vanity Room. The bad news? With more than 1,200 followers on Instagram (where else are the newly manicured to show off shiny sets of nail designs inspired by Fiesta, Easter, classic fashion patterns, or whatever else Kim,…
WINNER: Woodhouse Day Spa Multiple locations • (210) 444-6170 One does not just go to the Woodhouse Day Spa to relax; one goes to get pampered and treated like the queen or king they are. With locations at The Rim and The Quarry, Woodhouse is an oasis within the hustle and bustle of the city…
WINNER: Local Coffee Multiple locations > They might have a little competition with the Smoothie King right next door but things are hopping at Local Coffee’s newest location in the Medical Center at 7338 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 204, after opening only two months ago (there are also stores at the Pearl, Alamo Heights and…
WINNER: Candlelight Coffee House 3011 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 738-0099 2. Highlander Bar & Grill 5562 Fredericksburg Road • (210) 340-4577 3. Cobalt Club 2022 McCullough Ave.
WINNER: Pegasus Nightclub 1402 N. Main Ave. 2. Paramour 102 9th St., Suite 400 • (210) 340-9880 3. The Mix 2423 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 735-1313
WINNER: Bike World Multiple location > Since 1971, the Alamo Heights institution Bike World has lived up to its name: if you can’t find it among their stacks and upturned bike racks, it’s not likely to exist on this planet of ours. Now operating at three locations — the original Broadway, the Pearl and Stone…
WINNER: Heroes and Fantasies Multiple locations If DC made Batman vs. Superman vs. Heroes and Fantasies, the local comic book store would likely come out the winner. Next year, the privately owned retailer, which was founded by Rich Conley, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in San Antonio. Along with selling an assortment of products, including…
WINNER: Game Over Videogames Multiple locations 2. Propaganda Palace 2100 McCullough Ave. • (210) 400-0240 3. Ramsey Island Video Games 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Suite B73
WINNER: Liberty Bar 1111 S. Alamo St. – (210) 227-1187 Whether it’s the airy setting, unpretentious vibe or ironic allure of recuperating (and/or retoxing) in a former convent, Southtown favorite Liberty Bar proves an ideal destination to comb through the hair of the dog that bit you. During its bustling brunch (9 a.m. to 2…
WINNER: Hays Street Bridge > First erected in 1910, the Hays Street Bridge has watched modern-day SA grow into what it is today. The Countdown City has gradually spread out and grown taller in front of the bridge’s East Side perch between Cherry and Austin Streets, so it makes sense that the span is the…
WINNER: Edan’s Med Spa 7460 Callaghan Road, Suite 122• (210) 348-8089 > Spa owner Edan Finlayson isn’t declaring that the aesthetic medical procedures done at her venue will keep patrons looking like nubile virgins for eternity, but anyone who steps into her spa is sure to see some major youth preservation. Certified by the American…
WINNER: Marc LaHood 1924 N. Main Ave. • (210) 212-6969 Marc LaHood, of the LaHood & Calfas law firm, is the first-ever winner of the new Best of San Antonio category for attorney. LaHood, son of former County Judge Michael LaHood and brother of District Attorney Nicholas “Nico” LaHood, is a trial lawyer who focuses…
WINNER: Chamoy City Limits Locations vary • (210) 744-0000 > Raspas are as much a part of San Antonio as the Alamo and the Spurs. They’re what we do. And right now, nobody is doing them better than the rock stars behind the innovative Chamoy City Limits food truck. The talented raspa artists handcraft chili…
WINNER: Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road • (210) 979-6565 > We have finally gotten over the fact that Dough did Dallas an undeserved favor by opening an outlet there and have moved on to simply appreciating the virtues of the original location. Education in the art of pizza-making, for example: Kids are given a…
WINNER: Rolando’s Super Tacos Multiple locations > Remind us, did Austin finally admit they didn’t invent the breakfast taco or was their forfeit at the Breakfast Taco throw-down at SXSW Interactive in March their way of waving the white napkin? Either way, if they’re still being pinche about it, all San Antonio has to do…
WINNER: Barbaro 2720 McCullough Ave. • (210) 320-2261 2. Fratello’s 2503 Broadway • (210) 444-0277 3.Nectar Wine Bar 214 Broadway, Suite 103 • (210) 375-4082
WINNER: Amols 710 S. Flores St. •(210) 227-1457 2. Fiesta on Main 2025 N. Main Ave. • (210) 738-1188 3. Becky’s Piñatas 615 Cupples Road
WINNER: Sternewirth 136 E. Grayson St. • (210) 448-8300 We know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but it’s hard not to fall for Sternewirth’s dazzle the minute you step into the space. Cloaked in Hotel Emma’s signature scent and filled with supple leather couches and a collection of artwork and…
WINNER: Brackenridge Park 3700 N. St. Mary’s St. (210) 207-8480 2. Sexology Institute & Boutique 727 S. Alamo St. • (210) 487-0371 3. The River Walk (210) 227-4262
WINNER: Phil Hardberger Park 8400 NW Military Hwy. • (210) 207-3284 The off-leash dog parks at Phil Hardberger Park comprise just a tiny portion of the 311-acre space. But for Fido and his four-legged friends, it’s a paradise. The fenced-off parks include separate spaces for small and large dogs in a wooded area. There’s plenty…
WINNER: Alamo Drafthouse Multiple locations > After Tim and Karrie League sold the Alamo Drafthouse brand in 2004, new locations began to pop up everywhere across Texas, including the first in San Antonio (Westlakes) that same year. At the time, it was the biggest Drafthouse theater ever built (nine screens). Since then, two more venues…
WINNER: The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Ave. • (210) 444-0707 The Brooklynite (or BKSA) was one of the city’s first truly crafty craft bars, and it would be easy for them to rest on their obscure herbal bitters and arcane boozes. Not so. Though the staff behind the bar may change (stalwart Rob Gourlay has just…
WINNER: Lucy’s Doggy Daycare and Spa Multiple locations > Rare is the dog who enjoys taking a bath. Some fight it, others tolerate it, but few get giddy at the sound of running water. Perhaps that would change if they were always treated with the same level of pampering they receive at Lucy’s Doggy Daycare…
WINNER: The Coyote > With a regular audience of 18,000 fans and over 12,000 followers on Twitter, the Spurs Coyote has a wide reach for his unique take on physical comedy. While the person behind the costume remains cloaked in anonymity, the Coyote is familiar to Spurs fans young and old, with a history that…
WINNER: Fleet Feet San Antonio Multiple locations > The 1994 film Forrest Gump drops invaluable bits of wisdom in nearly every frame. But here’s one that’s stuck with us, courtesy of Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Taylor: “One: Take good care of your feet. Two: Try not to do anything stupid, like getting yourself killed.” The…
WINNER: Texas Thrift Multiple locations > With 12 locations in the Lone Star State (including four in San Antonio), Texas Thrift is a major player on the second-hand scene. Offering anything but a quaint bargain-store experience, these supermarket-sized destinations might have you reaching for a rickety shopping cart to push through the neatly organized (and…
WINNER: Rebelle 300 E. Travis St. • (210) 352-3171 It makes sense for this year’s Best Chef to helm this year’s Best New Restaurant. As Rebelle opened its doors late last year, Stefan Bowers had to have known the stakes were high. How does one nonchalantly open a new American eatery that’ll retain fans of…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “The writer should never be ashamed of staring,” said Aries writer Flannery O’Connor. “There is nothing that does not require his attention.” This is also true for all of you Aries folks, not just the writers among you. And the coming weeks will be an especially important time for you to…
WINNER: San Antonio Pets Alive Multiple locations 2. San Antonio Humane Society 4804 Fredericksburg Road• (210) 226-7461 3. Animal Defense League 11300 Nacogdoches Road • (210) 655-148
WINNER: F2M2 16120 College Oak Drive, Suite 101 • (210) 416-3505 2. Gold’s Gym Multiple locations 3. Mission CrossFit 8842 Broadway • (210) 865-9348
WINNER: Nectar Wine Bar and Ale House 214 Broadway • (210) 375-4082 If 2015’s Ashley Madison hack didn’t totally bench your side game, or if crippling guilt won’t stop you from cheating on your main squeeze, San Anto’s affair enthusiasts have found their new go-to spot. Known for its charming ambiance, DIY interiors and relatively…
WINNER: Naomi Shihab Nye 2. Anthony The Poet 3. Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson
WINNER: Caterina Gutierrez > To make it as a designer in San Antonio you need guts, a strong vision and a purpose. Caterina Gutierrez has all three, and then some. Currently, she’s working on a fashion collection titled “Que Más Quieres,” a follow-up to her 2014 collection entitled “Solo Mujeres,” which calls out stereotypical characteristics…
WINNER: Robert Baldwin Baldwin Massage Therapy 8842 Broadway • (210) 336-8868 2. Jeanelle Stauffer The Tribe Strength and Conditioning 827 E. Rector St. • (480) 276-0195 thetribesc.com 3. Jessica Jenkins Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage & Yoga • 1864 Nacogdoches Road (210) 560-1992 • heelingsole.com
WINNER: Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa Multiple locations > With two locations in San Antonio (6501 Bandera Road and 1737 S. General McMullen Drive), Tellez has become a culinary staple for those locals not too worried about getting the meat sweats when they’re really aching for some good eatin’. Whether you’re loading up on a few…
WINNER: Whataburger Multiple locations 2. Mi Tierra Café y Panaderia 218 Produce Row • (210) 225-1262 3. Jim’s Multiple locations
WINNER: The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 106•(210) 826-6411 2. Sexology Institute & Boutique 727 S. Alamo St. • (210) 487-0371 3. Nine Lives Books 4907 NW Loop 410, Suite 102• (210) 647-5656
WINNER: The Cove 606 W. Cypress St. • (210) 227-2683 > Applaud The Cove for making it difficult to not visit their patio. Beyond the great grub, the venerable burger, nacho and fish taco joint has eliminated any excuse to stay away. Got kids? Bring ’em; they’ll love clambering all over the playground (which is…
WINNER: Brackenridge Park 3700 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 207-8480 > Nestled just north of Downtown, this popular greenspace is a hit with both locals and visitors alike. Within walking distance of the Japanese Tea Garden, the San Antonio Zoo, the Sunken Garden Theater and much more, the park features the life source of…
WINNER: Vincent Valdez > Combining gritty yet lyrical hyper-realism with a searing social conscience, Vincent Valdez is rapidly becoming San Antonio’s best-known artist nationally. Last year, the Southwest School of Art instructor served as the Texas State Artist for Painting and Drawing and won a $25,000 Joan Mitchell Painters and Sculptors Grant for “creating work…
WINNER: The Station Café 108 King William St. • (210) 444-2200 > Work 16-hour days, five days a week, for a year or two. Spend decades in kitchens and the front of house, picking up exactly what and what not to do. Pour your heart, soul and family’s future into a 300-square-foot sandwich shop, wherein…
WINNER: Rosario’s Mexican Café y Cantina Multiple locations > Yes, we could inhale Rosario’s roasty salsa with a straw, no chips required. Fortunately, this is a flexible condiment, useful as an essential accompaniment to fajita nachos, as a mantle over the trio of gorditas with picadillo, chicken and refried beans and cheese, drizzled into an…
TIE: Il Sogno 200 E. Grayson St. • (210) 223-3900 Sorrento Pizza and Restaurant 5146 Broadway • (210) 824-0055 > San Antonio, you sly dog. Turns out, you want to have your cake and eat it too. You want refined squid ink risotto on china, and you want old-school lasagna on a vinyl tablecloth. That’s…
Alamo Records & Sheet Music 125 Broadway (210) 212-4200 > Like an audiophile’s Purgatory – a place with everything you could ever want in near-mint condition but knowingly priced – Alamo Records and Sheet Music is the vinyl buyer’s great Catch-22: a record store that houses magnificent unfound finds and obscure wax, in every version,…
WINNER: Camilla Crown 427 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 105•(210) 497-5406 2. Broadway Pin Ups 3619 Broadway • (210) 824-1415 3. Montage Vintage 423 W. Grayson St. • (210) 324-0157
WINNER: Sam’s Burger Joint 330 E. Grayson St. • (210) 223-2830 Perhaps most well-known as the go-to Americana spot in San Antonio, Sam’s Burger Joint is far more. The things these walls have seen. The instances of cultural advocacy, from conjunto forebears to rock ‘n’ roll icons, the evenings of drunken revelry — begging the…
WINNER: Love Shack Boutique 1580 Babcock Road • (210) 767-9411 It’s a four-peat! We love our hometown dynasties … from the Spurs to The Love Shack Boutique. The locally owned shop scores the top spot for the fourth year in a row with its mission to promote healthy and safe sexuality by offering quality products…
WINNER: San Antonio River > There are few things more relaxing than floating down a lazy river, all of the worries of the world drifting away like leaves in a stream. And, if you’re not one of the THC-anxiety afflicted, there are few more easy-going and safe places to take a little toke than kayaking…
WINNER: A Night in Old San Antonio One of the best memes to circulate the interwebs is reflective of the magic that is NIOSA: A Where’s Waldo image with the words “I’m at La Villita … Over by the beer booth.” You’ve gotta commit to an evening of NIOSA, to be sure, but how else…
INNER: Spurs Jesus > A fixture at Spurs games since 2010, Spurs Jesus has taken hoops fandom to the next level. Known for his trademark flowing hair, chanclas and red sash, Spurs Jesus has translated his love for the Silver and Black to bringing awareness to a host of area charities, including Child Advocates San…
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WINNER: Wingstop Multiple locations > The filter we run most of our life decisions through, big or small, is a simple one: Will this choice make us more or less like Kawhi Leonard? As it pertains to food, this is simple to answer: If you’re not eating as much Wingstop as possible, then your Leonard…
WINNER: Chacho’s Multiple locations 2. Chris Madrid’s 1900 Blanco Road • (210) 735-3552 3. Mama Margie’s Multiple locations
WINNER: Lulu’s Bakery & Café 918 N. Main Ave. • (210) 224-5001 2. DeWese’s Tip Top Cafe Multiple locations 3. Good Time Charlie’s 2922 Broadway • (210) 828-5392
WINNER: La Gloria 100 E. Grayson St. • (210) 267-9040 Frozen or on the rocks? It’s a question that has plagued indiscriminate margarita enthusiasts for decades. If you find yourself at La Gloria for happy hour craving one of the fresh Mexican cocktails, the correct answer is both. The popular restaurant at the Pearl might…
WINNER: Bowl & Barrel 17619 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 102 •(210) 920-1102 > Bowling a few frames isn’t a stressful experience, but rarely is it as cushy as it is at Bowl & Barrel. To call the far North Side lanes a mere “bowling alley” doesn’t do them justice. The food and drink — furnished…
WINNER: Mission CrossFit 8842 Broadway • (210) 865-9348 2. CrossFit San Antonio 5337 Glen Ridge Drive • (210) 275-4271 3. Tobin Hill CrossFit 1927 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 994-5006
WINNER: Greg Hinojosa This descendent of the old carpas of San Antonio has done his ancestors proud, starring in, directing and packing the house in productions that have left his audiences shivering with anticipation. For nearly four years, Hinojosa served as artistic director of the Woodlawn Theatre, where he infused innovation with a wide range…
WINNER: Paramour 102 9th St., Suite 400 • (210) 340-9880 Mistress, lover, sideboo. Paramour might hearken thoughts of illicit affairs, but San Antonio has decidedly made its latest rooftop bar its main squeeze. Housed on the fourth floor of The Phipps and loftily sitting atop several attorney law offices, Paramour took long enough to open…
WINNER: Mi Tierra Café & Bakery 218 Produce Row • (210) 225-1262 > Menudo is many things to many people — including both scary to the newbie and essential after an evening of hard drinkin’. This brick-red and brothy norteño stew is also good at any time, day or night, which makes always-open Mi Tierra…
WINNER: Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q Multiple locations 2. Two Bros. BBQ Market 12656 West Ave. • (210) 496-0222 3. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Multiple locations
WINNER: Cured 306 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 101 •(210) 314-3929 There’s a lot to love about Cured — the historic venue, the fine dining but relaxed level of service, the varied and seasonal menu, the thoughtful wine list and Cicerone-picked beer selection are all definitely part of what makes dining here, in the hands of James…
WINNER: Shades of Green 334 W. Sunset Road •(210) 824-3772 For more than 30 years, a plant nursery just off Broadway has offered the finest in organic gardening — and it’s also a great place to just enjoy the scenery. The pet-friendly Shades of Green, in itself, is one of the nicest gardens you could…
WINNER: Top Golf 5539 North Loop 1604 W. • (210) 202-2694 Top Golf has taken the Alamo City by storm in only its second year of operation. The multi-level driving range/bar/restaurant/game room in far northwest San Antonio is nothing short of a blast. While non-golfers might shy away from trying their hand at driving a…
WINNER: Mi Tierra Restaurant & Bakery 218 Produce Row • (210) 225-1262 2.Sexology Institute & Boutique 727 S. Alamo St. • (210) 487-0371 3. The Friendly Spot 943 S. Alamo St. • (210) 224-2337
WINNER: Blue Star Coloring With just a little more than a year in existence, Blue Star Coloring, which is based in San Antonio and Portland, Oregon, has made a splash in the wide-open frontier of adult coloring. Founded in March 2015, the coloring book company is consistently knocking out bestsellers on Amazon. Through partnerships with…
WINNER: Tencha la Jefa > With her comedic attitude and disheveled look (complete with blacked-out teeth and a wig full of rollers), Tencha la Jefa parodies drag’s obsession with femininity and glamour. Through her regular gig as a Rey Lopez Entertainment (RLE) Showgirl, the Laredo transplant hosts shows headlined by queens culled from the ranks…
WINNER: Texas T Pub 121 Broadway • (210) 271-1058 OK, so, maybe, occasionally, while draining a tallboy or tossing back a tequila shot you might get a little whiff of poo. If that’s a problem for you … don’t let the door hit ya on your way out of the lime-piss-green bar on Broadway. Positioned…
WINNER: Russell Rush > Host of Mix 96.1’s The Russell Rush Show, which airs Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 p.m., Iowa-born radio talent Russell Rush made his way to San Antonio in 2005 and never looked back. A graduate of St. Ambrose University, Rush, who is also an Emmy Award-winning creator of the…
WINNER: Bussey’s Flea Market 18738 I-35 N. (Schertz) (210) 651-6830 • busseysfm.com > Since it first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary back in 1922, the term “flea market” (derived from the French marché aux puces) has sadly devolved to encompass establishments trafficking in designer knockoffs, bootleg DVDs, costume jewelry, imported plastic toys and other…
WINNER: Alamo Music Center Multiple locations > From your little sister’s trumpet to your dad’s vintage Fender Stratocaster, with two (and a half) locations and 87 years in operation, Alamo Music Center has invested countless hours and human-power into supplying San Antonio with all of its musical instrument needs and as a locus for lessons…
WINNER: Green Vegetarian Cuisine Multiple locations 2. Sweet Yams 218 N. Cherry St. • (210) 229-9267 3. Señor Veggie 620 S. Presa St. • (210) 228-0073
WINNER: The Cove 606 W. Cypress St. • (210) 227-2683 2. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 11255 Huebner Road, Suite 212 •(210) 696-5080 3. The Friendly Spot 943 S. Alamo St. • (210) 224-2337
WINNER: Donkey Lady > Honk if you’ve heard this one before — if you dare. There are multiple variations of a South Side legend about the bridge over Elm Creek by Applewhite and W. Jett Roads, including honking or calling upon the Donkey Lady to have a truly terrifying experience. While methods of contacting the…
WINNER: Lucy’s Doggy Day Care and Spa Multiple locations 2. Camp Bow Wow Multiple locations 3. Becker Animal Hospitaland Pet Resort 6515 W. I-10
WINNER: Bea Simmons 1100 Broadway • (210) 605-8694 2. Raven Red (aka Angela Michelle) 1333 Buena Vista St., Suite 201• (210) 526-1941 3. Vanity Boudoir (210) 602-1147
WINNER: Naomi Shihab Nye > Cherished local author Naomi Shihab Nye writes striking, image-rich and empowering poetry, lively novels and short stories that hum with cultural vibrancy and are easy to digest, and children’s stories and songs that hearken back to the potent, archetypal simplicity of classic myths and fables. And sometimes, perhaps when she’s…
WINNER: Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham St. • (210) 271-3811 GAY BAR 2. Heat Nightclub 1500 N. Main Ave. • (210) 227-2600 3. Sparky’s Pub 1416 N. Main Ave. • (210) 320-5111 DANCE CLUB 2. Heat Nightclub 1500 N. Main Ave. • (210) 227-2600 3. Brass Monkey 2702 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 480-4722
WINNER: Bliss 926 S. Presa St. • (210) 225-2547 Beyond the obvious draw of solid New American cuisine served in a stylishly restored Southtown filling station, chef Mark Bliss’ namesake restaurant boasts one of the city’s most unique and wide-ranging wine lists. Curated by manager/maître d’ Daria Kossowska — who’s originally from Poland and studied…
WINNER: Pharm Table Restaurant 106 Auditorium Circle • (210) 802-1860 Leave any inhibitions at the door when entering the Radius Building. No, this won’t look like your typical restaurant, and that’s a good thing. Instead, Pharm Table adds rustic tables and homey touches to a decidedly funky space that serves as the near-perfect ambience for…
WINNER: Half Price Books Multiple locations 2. Boysville Auxiliary Thrift Store 307 W. Olmos Drive • (210) 826-2195 3. Closet Connoisseur Resale 8055 West Ave., Suite 123 • (210) 349-8668
WINNER: Alamo Beer Company 415 Burnet St. • (210) 872-5589 When it comes to craft beer in the city of San Antonio, the good folks at Alamo Beer Co. are waving the banners and leading the metaphorical charge. Since the first batch of their Alamo Golden Ale flowed forth in 2003, Alamo Beer Co. has…
WINNER: Out in the Park 1700 I-10 W. • (210) 697-5050 > San Antonio made history with the first family-friendly, all-ages gay day at Fiesta Texas in September, 2015. Who wouldn’t like 30-plus drag queens and roller coasters? This year will include the first all-new virtual reality roller coaster. September 2016 marks the second Annual…
WINNER: Southtown Yoga Loft Multiple locations > Taking a class at Southtown Yoga Loft is like going on a retreat (though they have those, too) in the center of the city’s art district. Classes are offered seven days a week for regular yogis, beginners and everyone in between, and the spacious studios cater to the…
WINNER: DeAnne Cuellar > The SA native and communications coordinator for Equality Texas is a longtime equality advocate — a label that’s exceptionally broad, but still doesn’t quite capture the breadth of causes Cuellar supports. Cuellar’s a practical communicator, organizer and clear thinker in a time when there are too few of them. And, at…
WINNER: Lick Honest Ice Creams 312 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 2101 • (210) 314-8166 2. Amy’s Ice Creams 255 E. Basse Road • (210) 832-8886 3. The House, Boozy Ice Cream and Brews 732 S. Alamo St. • (210) 919-3553
WINNER: Gregg Popovich nba.com/spurs > O Captain! My Captain! The places we’ve been, the sights we’ve seen, the nasty we’ve craved, the gold we’ve kissed and held aloft. Would we ever have experienced these great highs without Gregg Popovich at the helm of this mighty juggernaut that is our San Antonio Spurs? The one constant…
WINNER:Candlelight Coffee House 3011 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 738-0099 2. Feast 1024 S. Alamo St. • (210) 354-1024 3. The Fairview 3428 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 731-8009
WINNER: The DoSeum gift shop 2800 Broadway • (210) 212-4453 > Children’s stores, even modest ones, can offer a kind of magic to visitors, whether they’re browsing, buying or doing a bit of both. There’s a sense of learning coupled with innocent joy and imagination, which is hard to find elsewhere. The DoSeum gift shop…
WINNER: Thai Lao Orchid Multiple locations 2. Thai Topaz Multiple locations 3. Thai Dee 5307 Blanco Road • (210) 342-3622
WINNER: Essence 1010 N. Main Ave. • (210) 223-5418 2. Hardbodies Ladies Club 2726 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 736-4865 3. Sugar’s 2731 NW Loop 410 • (210) 340-1289
WINNER: The River Walk (210) 227-4262 2. Pearl Brewery 303 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 300 • (210) 212-7260 3. The Alamo 300 Alamo Plaza • (210) 225-1391
WINNER: Palm Beach Tan Multiple locations Palm Beach Tan offers a myriad of ways to get your tan on. Whether you’re a loyal spray-tanner or a tanning bed enthusiast, Palm Beach Tan has you covered. Don’t know where to start? Palm Beach Tan’s super-friendly staff will give you a quick tour and a run-down of…
WINNER: Ms. Dakota Puggy @missdakotapuggy > Who could have possibly guessed that the winner of Best Instagram Account in our readers’ poll would be replete with wrinkles, her visage as flat as a pancake, bug-eyes popping out from her perpetually frowning mug … it’s a pug! Ms. Dakota Puggy, to be exact. And, yes, she’s…
WINNER: Francis Bogside 803 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 988-3093 Since opening last September, the Steve Mahoney-produced joint has won hearts over not just within our ranks, but across the city’s core with its varied and inventive menu. And don’t you dare call it grub. Sure, you’ll find the cheesy Bogside Burger ($10) for those…
WINNER: Chris Madrid’s 1900 Blanco Road • (210) 735-3552 2. Whataburger Multiple locations 3. Chester’s Hamburger Co. Multiple locations
WINNER: Planet K Multiple locations > The Texas stoner staple features a plethora of pipes, one-hitters, vapes, Medusa-like hookahs and bongs of all shapes and sizes. You can always buy your Tinkerbell-delicate bodega bowls from the local family-owned convenience store, but you can’t also pick up an issue of High Times, Low Rider, Barely Legal,…
WINNER: Alamo Antique Mall 125 Broadway • (210) 224-4354 2. Karolina’s Antiques 1705 Blanco Road (210) 731-9787 3. The Junction Antiques 1704 Blanco Road, Suite 102 (210) 273-3439
WINNER: Cavender Toyota 5730 NW Loop 410 • (210) 681-6601 2. Gunn Honda 14610 W. I-10 (210) 680-3371 • gunnhonda.com 3. Mercedes Benz of Boerne 31445 I-10 Frontage Road• (830) 981-6000
WINNER: Dad’s Karaoke 2615 Mossrock Drive • (210) 267-5703 2. Little Woodrow’s Multiple locations 3. Oak Hills Tavern 7920 Fredericksburg Road • (210) 614-8855
WINNER: Kawhi Leonard > Now in his fifth season in San Antonio, Spurs swingman Kawhi Leonard has evolved into his role as the future of the franchise, and the future is now. While reminiscent of a 19-year-old Tony Parker growing up before our eyes, the rate of Leonard’s ascendance has been astounding. Already a Finals…
WINNER: The Pig Stand 1508 Broadway • (210) 222-9923 > Not only are they equipped to satisfy the modern listener, the tabletop nickelodeons possessing such topical fare as witty, Anglo-soul balladeer Adele and the latest in Nashville’s could-never-walk-the-same-line-as-Cash country stars, but the quarter-a-song table DJs and the solitary jukebox situated in the middle of the…
WINNER: King William Manor Historic Inn 1029 S. Alamo St. • (210) 222-0144 You don’t have to drive out to the Hill Country to find excellent bed and breakfast inns, as 2016’s winner King William Manor Historic Inn illustrates. The Greek revival mansion, built in 1892, also won Best of San Antonio in 2014. The…
WINNER: The Ticket Sports Pub 420 E. Houston St. • (210) 222-9722 Who doesn’t love to hang out with some friends, grab a few cold beers and watch Los Spurs put another beatdown on a hapless team and enjoy all of these in a cool place? A spot located smack dab in the heart of…
WINNER: Jeff Dillingham ARCCAA Realty The Dillingham Team Realtors 2941 Mossrock Drive, Suite 207 (210) 507-7070 • myhomesa.com 2. Danny Charbel Keller Williams 10999 I-10 W., Suite 175 • (210) 887-7080 dannycharbel.com 3. Sandra Uribe Keller Williams 2338 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 120 (210) 493-3030 sandrauribe.kwrealty.com
WINNER: Gorilla Hookah Lounge 8373 Culebra Road, Suite 106 2. Hookah Harem 6862 Ingram Road 3. Naara Cafe 9329 Wurzbach Road, Suite 101 (210) 558-9800
WINNER: Revolucion Coffee + Juice Multiple locations > With two locations up and running (in Alamo Heights and Southtown) and one more on the way (in Hemisfair Park later this year), San Antonio’s own Revolucion Coffee + Juice is steadily expanding into a healthy little empire. Launched by Manny and Angie Carral, the company prides…
WINNER: Ray’s Drive Inn 822 SW 19th St. • (210) 432-7171 It’s been an emotional six months for everyone at Ray’s Drive Inn. Last October, patriarch Arturo H. Lopez, the man behind the puffy taco, passed away. Since then, his daughter Maria “Lali” Rambo, and son, John Louis Lopez have been running things at the…
WINNER: Pho Kim Long 4230 McCullough Ave. • (210) 829-8021 2. Pho Sure 741 W. Ashby Pl. • (210) 733-8473 3. Viva Pho 2114 NW Military Hwy. • (210) 525-8388
WINNER: Brass Monkey 2702 N. St. Mary’s St. • (210) 480-4722 Good ol’ Brass. When you’ve got $15 to your name and have to wash down the week’s worth of work-related bullshit, there’s always 75-cent wells to help ease you onto the dance floor during Thurzgayz with VJ Glitoris. Need to get straight to the…
WINNER: James Avery Jewelry Multiple locations 2. Americus Diamond • 12362 I-10 W. (210) 561-1000 3. Penaloza and Sons 2001 NW Military Hwy. • (210) 340-3536
WINNER: Tony’s Bar 206 Brooklyn Ave. • (210) 227-4551 > It worries us that a write-up on our favorite little family bar to watch Spurs games at a spot just northeast of Downtown and a stone’s throw from a certain new brewery and increasingly yuppiefied area of town, will wrench it from our grasp, make…
WINNER: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 618 NW Loop 410 • (210) 541-8805 If U find URself AFK & @ the LOL F2F w/ stand-up comedians J4F, don’t B surprised if U start ROTFLOL or even ROFFLMFAO. LOL is once again the most popular local comedy club ATM. Haven’t been yet? WTF?! Get there ASAP,…
WINNER: Bobby Sanchez (Liberty Bar) 1111 S. Alamo St. • (210) 227-1187 Eight years ago in his hometown of Laredo, Bobby Sanchez boasted to a bar owner that he could do a better job bartending than anyone working there. Although he was bluffing, he learned quickly and has never looked back. Since moving to San…
WINNER: U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro hud.gov > The next vice president of the United States? That’s been the rumor for the past year. There’s a collective urge in SA to see hometown hero and former mayor Julián Castro picked to run side-by-side with likely nominee Hillary Clinton. Even if he’s…
WINNER: Stars and Garters Burlesque > This wild gang of stripteasers is no stranger to Best of San Antonio, nabbing the title four years in a row for their retro-themed shows that feature a mix of classic vaudeville, burlesque routines, send-ups and special guests. Now in its eighth season, the troupe recently shimmied over to…
WINNER: Two Bros BBQ Market 12656 West Ave. • (210) 496-0222 > Let’s be real — barbecue in San Antonio is not hard to come by. But barbecue that is consistently juicy, mouth-watering, perfectly seasoned and all the other good things barbecue should be, well, now, that’s a different story. Two Bros BBQ Market, opened…
WINNER: Doomsday Tattoo San Pedro Ave. •(210) 957-1050 You won’t find anyone putting on airs at Doomsday Tattoo. Owner Bubba Soliz, who has been a tattooer for 13 years, said he and his crew befriend everyone who walks through their door, even if they want something as out-of-style as a tribal design or koi fish.…
WINNER: Sea Island Shrimp House Multiple locations 2. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 • (210) 340-7143 3. El Bucanero Multiple locations
WINNER: Cowboys Dancehall 3030 NE Loop 410 • (210) 646-9378 2. SA Country Saloon 10127 Coachlight St. • (210) 525-0915 3. Thirsty Horse 2335 NW Military Hwy. • (210) 348-1513
WINNER: “I Love Tacos So Much” 109 W. Grayson St. 2. “Selena” 4913 S. Flores St. 3. “Musica de San Antonio” 1303 W. Commerce St.
WINNER: SAY Sí 1518 S. Alamo St. (210) 212-8666 2. projecthot.orgProject: H.O.T. 314 S. Flores St. • (210) 393-1981 3. San Antonio AIDS Foundation 818 E. Grayson St. • (210) 225-4715
WINNER: Stefan Bowers Feast & Rebelle The readers have spoken — there’s a new head chef in town. Stefan Bowers, who began his career in San Antonio under Jason Dady at The Lodge of Castle Hills and later went on to helm his own kitchen as executive chef at 20Nine Restaurant and Wine Bar before opening…
WINNER: The Fridge-SA 609 S. Alamo St. • (210) 473-0916 > Owners Eva and Gabriel Cardenas celebrated their food truck’s third anniversary this month. Located at the Alamo Street Eat Bar on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (and “bouncing around” the Downtown area all week, too), The Fridge features grilled paninis, corndogs and a host…
WINNER: Whataburger Multiple locations 2. Wingstop Multiple locations 3. The Luxury 103 E. Jones St. • (210) 354-2274
WINNER: Pearl Farmers Market 312 Pearl Pkwy. • (210) 212-7260 > You don’t have to be a foodie to love the Pearl Farmers Market. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this farmers market is one of the city’s most prominent places to spend a weekend…
WINNER: Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse 18318 Sonterra Pl. • (210) 564-9400 2. Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood 219 E. Houston St. • (210) 472-2600 3. The Barn Door Restaurant 8400 N. New Braunfels Ave. (210) 824-0116
WINNER: Spec’s Multiple locations 2. Twin Liquors Multiple locations 3. Gabriel’s Wine and Spirits Multiple locations
WINNER: Nectar Wine Bar & Ale House 214 Broadway, Suite 109 •(210) 375-4082 2. Max’s Wine Dive 340 E. Basse Road, Suite 101 • (210) 444-9547 3. Copa Wine Bar 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 704 • (210) 495-2672
