Pickle Beer Exists and It’s Making Its Way to San Antonio Soon
Perhaps Texas should be renamed to “The Pickle State” because its residents seem to be obsessed with the salty snack. We are so obsessed that we sell it in almost every imaginable form, the latest being pickle beer. Yes, you read that right, pickle beer is coming to a shelf near you. Brought to you…
New Mantle Art Space Exhibition Celebrates Natural Wonders of Bodies, Captures Models Candidly
In “Your Slippery Body; from between my fingers,” Ghislane Fremaux foregrounds the traditional relationship of artist and model with an emphasis on consent and individual agency. Rather than instruct or pose her subjects, Fremaux captures them candidly, from the natural bends and folds of each body to a gentle smile playing across a woman’s lips.…
Mayor Nirenberg Denies He Approved of San Antonio’s Delay on Paid Sick Time Rule
During a Tuesday press conference, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg denied that he’d given his approval to the city’s controversial move to delay its new paid sick time ordinance. Nirenberg said he learned about plans for the delay in a July 12 meeting with City Attorney Andy Segovia and raised objections — an apparent contradiction…
Trinity Alumnus to Bring Red Beans Roadshow to San Antonio
New Orleans author and photographer Pableaux Johnson will bring Red Beans Roadshow to Cured at the Pearl on Sunday, August 18 in collaboration with New Orleans dried bean brand Camellia Brand and chef Steve McHugh of Cured. The one-night-only gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a family-style feast and the sit-down, three-course feast will…
What It’s Like to Be an Immigrant in the United States
For the past few years immigration has been a very hot topic. Everybody has different opinions about it, politics are involved, nationalism is big and very few people are neutral. But more than laws, news, and politics, people should focus on the very core of what immigration is all about. There is a story behind…
The DoSeum Opens Applications for the 2020 Author Series
The DoSeum is now accepting applications for its 2020 Author Series. Over the course of the year, we will feature four children’s book authors whose literature excites, inspires, and educates. At The DoSeum, they’ll read their stories aloud, share their creative process, sign books, and meet and mingle with families afterwards. These engaging visits aren’t…
Newly Minted Lone Star Philharmonic to Give Encore Performance of Its Inaugural Concert
The Lone Star Philharmonic, led by Richard Castillo — formerly the conductor of Symphony Viva — launched in June with a performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Unlike other symphonic ensembles, Castillo founded this new orchestra with mobility in mind. The ensemble draws its members from across…
Wild Barley Kitchen Co. To Roll Through San Antonio with Wood-Fired Sourdoughs
Food truck Wild Barley Kitchen Co. will open this month, offering wood-fired sourdough pizzas and Montreal-style bagels. With at 35-year old sourdough starter and a 72-hour dough process, the food truck is all about slow food, served quickly. Owners Holland Lawrence, former head brewer at Ranger Creek, and Marc Fogelsong, former operations specialist for the Pita…
Big Dan’s Furniture & Mattress Offers Quality, Yet Affordable Selections to San Antonio
Often times when the word “affordable” is tossed around, folks might go straight to “cheap” or “not made well” in their heads. In the case of Big Dan’s Furniture & Mattress, you can be assured that their low prices don’t mean they’ve skimped on quality. Shop the wide selection of bedroom sets, dining room and…
Greg Abbott Said San Antonio Could Teach Austin How to Help Homeless People. Experts Disagree.
Just a couple of months ago, Steve Harrell got a ticket just for sitting in downtown Austin. It was around 4:30 p.m. and he was among a group of other people experiencing homelessness when a police officer approached, pointed at him and issued the citation, he told officials at an Austin City Council meeting last…
Fredericksburg Road Community Mural to be Officially Unveiled This Week
The new mural spanning across the 130-foot-long south wall of the Bubble Bath Car Wash on Fredericksburg Road has been a long time coming. First conceived last year, the owners of the car wash franchise teamed up with San Anto Cultural Arts to create the mural, which was designed with input from community members. The…
Pop Punk Lineup Featuring Simple Plan Charges Into San Antonio This Fall
Canadian pop-punkers Simple Plan are headed to San Antonio for a show at the Aztec Theatre on Friday, November 15. Co-headlining the bill is the New York alternative pop band State Champs. While each band has its own individual sound, the common thread is that both have found ways to meld pop sensibilities with just…
Community Members Mourn the Passing of Iconic Jazz Musician Jim Cullum
Members of the San Antonio community continued to weigh in this week on the legacy of legendary jazz musician Jim Cullum, who died Sunday. As leader of the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, the cornet player was both a local musical institution and recognized worldwide as a champion for traditional Dixieland jazz and swing. Kory Cook…
San Antonio’s Food, Music Communities Band Together for ‘Viva El Paso’ Fundraiser
After the recent El Paso shootings, San Antonio’s food and music leaders have banded together to raise funds for the victims, via El Paso Community Foundation, during the Viva El Paso event on Saturday, August 31. The SATX Music-run event will take place at The Cherrity Bar from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event is open to all…
Dejounte Murray Announces Medical Clearing to Return This Season, Teases Practice with Tim Duncan
Following a season-ending ACL injury last season, Dejounte Murray is ready to return back to the court. Late last week, Murray took to Instagram to share the good news that he had been cleared by the Spurs’ medical staff to suit up for the 2019-2020 season. “Today I got CLEARED by my doctor’s and the…
Two San Antonio ISD Schools Making Accommodations Due to Broken Air Conditioning
Students at two San Antonio ISD schools returned for a new year to find no air conditioning. With the start of the 2019-202o school year on Monday, students at Sam Houston High School and Fox Tech High School suffered through high temperatures caused by a lack of air conditioning. According to a KENS 5 report,…
Councilman Pelaez Says San Antonio Mayor and Others on Council Agreed to Paid Sick Time Delay
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and three of the four council members who publicly stated their opposition to the city’s delay of its paid sick time ordinance were briefed on the delay plan and agreed to it, Councilman Manny Pelaez told the Express-News. Councilman Roberto Treviño was the only member who told city attorneys he opposed the…
Julián Castro Calls Out Donald Trump in New Ad: ‘Americans Were Killed Because You Stoked the Fire of Racists’
Presidential candidate Julián Castro will release a television ad that blames President Donald Trump for the recent mass shooting in El Paso. In the ad, Castro addresses Trump directly and connects the president’s anti-immigrant rhetoric to online comments posted by Patrick Crusius, the El Paso shooter. According to a Texas Tribune report, the ad will…
San Antonio Jewish Center Screening Comedian Avi Liberman’s Documentary Land of Milk and Funny
Jewish comedian Avi Liberman’s documentary film Land of Milk and Funny follows his crusade to bring quality stand-up shows to Israel. Featuring comedians like Craig Robinson, Gary Gulman and Dan Naturman, the film chronicles their time navigating the Middle Eastern country and performing to raise money for the Koby Mandell Foundation, which assists families who…
San Antonio Artist Sabra Booth’s ‘Portals of a People’ To Premiere at Mission San José
On Thursday, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Artist-in-Residence Sabra Booth will premiere a body of work themed on the history of South Texas. “Portals of a People” will give viewers a glimpse back into prehistoric South Texas, allowing them to see how the native plants that still grow here today were integrated into the culture…
33rd Annual Gruene Music and Wine Fest Arrives This Fall with 100+ Texas Wineries, Craft Brews
The 33rd Annual Gruene Music and Wine Fest + Craft Beer Event returns to Gruene’s historic district to showcase more than 100 Texas wines, along with local eats, brews and live music performances. The four-day event – hosted by Gruene Hall and KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels – aims to celebrate the best of Texas food,…
Alamo Battle Continues: Group Is Suing in Federal Court to Halt the Moving of the Cenotaph
In the latest sniping over San Antonio’s Alamo Master Plan, a group is suing the city in federal court to prevent the relocation of the former battleground’s Cenotaph, according to a report by radio station KTSA. The Alamo Defenders Descendants Association’s president, Lee White, told KTSA her organization is suing to have the grounds declared…
Issues Headlines an Aggressive Pop Roster That Hits the Aztec Theatre in November
Melding high-pitched, pop-punk vocal melodies with aggressive metalcore riffs, Issues has been winning over fans of both genres since the Georgia-based band’s formation in 2012. The outfit’s now heading to San Antonio for an Aztec Theatre show on Friday, November 8, and if you dig it when pop takes a heavy turn, then this may…
New Trump Administration Rule Allows U.S. to Turn Down Immigrants if They Seek Public Assistance
The Trump administration released a new rule Monday that could slash the number of legal immigrants that remain in the United States by allowing them to be turned down if they have low incomes or seek benefits such as food stamps. The move is the latest hard-line move from an administration that’s made repeated efforts…
Get a Double Dose of ’80s Double Features with Two Free Movie Nights This Week
Whether you’re down in the dumps or super stoked that the new school year is starting up, at the end of this week you can get yourself into the back-to-school mood with two double feature movie nights featuring a slate of ’80s classics. On Thursday, Video Dungeon Theatre kicks things off with cult classic comedies My Bodyguard…
‘No Fee’ Weekend Farmers Market Now Open in Northeast San Antonio
It’s official: There’s a new farmers market in town. Since Ruben’s Backyard – a neighborhood restaurant near McAllister Park – launched its weekend market in late June, the event has grown to highlight familiar local vendors and fresh food, produce, coffee, jewelry and live music. But unlike most local farmers markets, The Backyard Market at…
Teen Boy Arrested After Video Shows Him Punching, Slapping Blacked-Out Girl
Warning: This article includes graphic content that may be unsuitable for some readers. San Antonio police have arrested a teen who was seen slapping and punching a girl in a video shared to Twitter. According to an arrest affidavit, 17-year-old Ernesto Barrera was arrested Saturday and charged with assault in connection with the August 5…
San Antonio Woman Dies After Being Run Over By Her Own Pickup Truck
A woman is dead after accidentally leaving her truck in reverse while getting out of her pickup truck. On Sunday morning, authorities said Kathleen Ann Deaver was parking the vehicle on Kenton Crest when she left it in reverse. According to KSAT, the 69-year-old woman got out while the truck was still in motion and…
Man Arrested After Girl Admits in Therapy That He Sexually Assaulted Her
A 30-year-old man is in police custody after a girl told her therapist that he sexually assaulted her two years ago. The victim told her therapist that Avihay Balila assaulted her in June 2017 when she was 12 years old. The girl, now 15, said she met Balila at a wedding and that he “gave…
Legendary San Antonio Jazz Musician Jim Cullum Has Died
San Antonio jazz icon Jim Cullum Jr. has died at age 77. Best known as the leader of the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, the cornet player performed in numerous venues across the Alamo City, including the Landing, the River Walk’s first nightclub. He and his ensembles also performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, among other…
Day-Long Cannabis Industry Event Booked for San Antonio This Fall
In yet another sign that cannabis culture continues to spread in Texas — whether or not the Lone Star State is ready — a day-long event called the Green Seed Experience will land in San Antonio on October 26. Booked into the Norris Conference Center, 618 Northwest Loop 410, #207, the convention will include talks, presentations and…
The Second Annual Black and Brown Punk Fest Texas Returns To La Botanica
People of color, LGBTQs and women are enjoying a higher profile in San Antonio’s punk scene thanks to the local collective Xingonas in the Pit. As part of that effort, the group — self-described as a de-colonial, feminist punk collective focused on creating a network of safe radical music spaces — is throwing its second annual…
Get Your Weird Flick Fix at the Alamo Drafthouse with a Screening of this Feminist Israeli Cannibalism Film
Although the Alamo Drafthouse is well known for its special screenings, the theater chain still manages to land a few surprises on the schedule. Tuesday’s showing of the stylized Israeli genre film Madam Yankelova’s Fine Literature Club is definitely one of those. The movie tells the story of aging Sophie, who’s one man short of achieving the…
Julián Castro Puts White Supremacist Violence Front and Center With Campaign’s New Plan
Democratic presidential candidate and former San Antonio mayor Julián Castro has brought the recent mass shooting in El Paso to the forefront of his campaign. Less than a week after a lone gunman targeting Hispanic immigrants at a crowded Walmart store, Castro has unveiled a seven-page plan to “disarm hate” by focusing on domestic terrorism…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Dora and the Lost City of Gold and More
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released in San Antonio theaters or on VOD platforms August 9. Two more films opening August 9 at the Santikos Bijou – Light of My Life (3.5 out of 5 stars) and Them That Follow (2.5 out of 5 stars) – will run as…
New Zealand Brother-Sister Duo Bringing Catchy Pop Vibes to Paper Tiger
Pop music can be art, assuming it’s done in an interesting and unique way. New Zealand brother-sister duo Broods have managed to do just that. The pair, thanks to tours with the likes of Taylor Swift, has quickly gained an audience hungry for multi-textured tones and dynamic songwriting. On the road in support of their latest effort…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: A Potential Bill Miller Boycott, Southerleigh’s Fried Chicken Plans and Hot Joy’s New Happy Hour
Here’s a a rundown of this week’s happenings in San Antonio’s food and dining scene. Let’s jump right in. First things first, an Austin investment company purchased San Antonio beer distributor, Hops and Vines. H-E-B’s ‘Quest for Texas Best’ Contest awarded San Antonio’s Grain4Grain with third place honors (and $10,000) on Thursday. Southerleigh Restaurant Group will…
Get Your Fix of Gimmicky Heavy Metal at Mac Sabbath, Okilly Dokilly’s San Antonio Show
Apparently, getting noticed in this media-oversaturated age requires a gimmick — even to play heavy metal. Take, for example, this tour pairing Mac Sabbath, who dress up like burger-shilling clown Ronald McDonald and his costumed friends to play old Sabbath tunes, and Okilly Dokilly, an outfit where every member dons a mustache and sweater a la Ned…
Texas Public Radio Hosting Screening of Classic Film The Blues Brothers at Santikos Bijou
Texas Public Radio is rounding out this year’s Cinema Tuesdays — the San Antonio NPR affiliate’s weekly film screening spree that highlights artistic and otherwise notable movies each summer — with the quotable classic The Blues Brothers. The comedy-musical pairs Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as blood brothers who turn their backs on petty crime and…
San Antonio’s Grain4Grain Wins Third Place in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best
H-E-B on Thursday announced the winners in its Quest for Texas Best competition — five food businesses based in the Lone Star State, including San Antonio’s Grain4Grain — which took home a combined $80,000 in cash prizes and a chance to bring their products to the grocer’s shelves. Grain4Grain uses spent brewery grains to create its sustainable line…
Pedro the Lion Brings Lo-Fi Emo Vibes to Paper Tiger with Support from mewithoutyou
Prolific Seattle singer-songwriter David Bazan is returning to San Antonio with his seminal band Pedro the Lion, which he reformed in 2017 after dissolving it a decade or so earlier. Formed in the mid ’90s, Pedro the Lion’s endlessly pliable, lo-fi emo sound had an important impact on what indie rock became in the early…
Five Cold Meals to Help You Beat the Heat in San Antonio
With daily highs of 103 degrees that feel like 110, eating hot meals can feel counterproductive during a Texas summer. Here are five meals that can sustain you and keep you cool until the weather calms down: Ceviche // Seafood is the foundation for several cold dishes, including ceviche. The citrus juice cures the raw…
Protestors Disrupt Council Meeting Over San Antonio’s Stalled Paid Sick Time Rule
Supporters of San Antonio’s delayed paid sick leave ordinance disrupted Thursday’s city council meeting during role call, shouting and dangling a banner above the dais that read “No trust.” Police took down the banner, according to a News4 report, and footage of the sign was replaced with a logo in the city’s video of the…
Brace Yourselves: Tax-Free Weekend in Texas is Upon Us
This year, the Texas Sales Tax Holiday celebrates its 20th anniversary. While you won’t find any cake or balloons celebrating the occasion, you will find families crowding into malls, stores and shopping centers looking for everything they need before school begins in a few weeks. Shoppers this year will save an estimated $102.2 million in…
Top Political Handicapper Says South Texas District ‘Leans Democrat’ After Will Hurd’s Departure
Following Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd’s announcement that he won’t run again in 2020, nonpartisan election handicapper the Cook Political Report has shifted Texas’ 23rd congressional district from the “toss up” category to “leans Democrat.” Hurd has served three terms in the sprawling border district, which extends from San Antonio all the way to El Paso,…
Northside ISD to Implement ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ Policy to Inform Students About Active Shooter Situations
Just a few days after the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Northside ISD announced a new policy for the upcoming school year. It is the “Run, Hide, Fight” policy, a strategy that has been recommended by both safety experts and law enforcement agencies across the country. Northside ISD created a video for students,…
Freight Gallery Considers New Food Concepts Following Kimura’s Closing
After more than a year of serving ramen to San Antonio’s Lone Star District, Kimura at Freight quietly closed on July 27. The restaurant, an extension of chef Michael Sohocki’s Kimura restaurant in downtown San Antonio, shared news of the closure via Facebook on July 30. The downtown Kimura location will continue operations, as will Gold Coffee,…
Taco Truck Throwdown Returns This Fall in New Location
If you noticed that the annual Taco Truck Throwdown, presented by Twisted Tea, didn’t happen during its usual May timeframe, don’t fret. The foodie event has been rescheduled for fall — with cooler temperatures and a new location. The 9th annual Taco Truck Throwdown will return Saturday, October 12, and run from 2 to 10…
H-E-B Reveals Plans to Build Tech Center at Downtown Campus, Bringing 500 Jobs to San Antonio
San Antonio’s staple grocer H-E-B announced Wednesday via press release plans to build a 150,000-square-foot, five-story building that will become a state-of-the-art tech center at its downtown headquarters. The company said the building will house up to 1,000 H-E-B partners and will further expand the technology base in the Alamo City. Construction is scheduled to…
Happy National CBD Day! Enjoy These Five Mellow Tracks From San Antonio Artists
In case you didn’t know, today is National CBD Day. In case you partake, here’s a chilled-out playlist from local artists that you can relax to while enjoying the hemp-based cannabinoid. Whether you use the oil, smoke from a vape pen or munch on delicious gummies, sample from these five songs that won’t harsh your…
Comedian and Podcaster Marc Maron on Expanding His Horizons as an Actor in Sword of Trust
Best known for his popular podcast WTF with Marc Maron and for his role on Netflix’s GLOW, comedian Marc Maron has been branching out as an actor over the last couple of years. In his newest film, Sword of Trust, Maron plays Mel, a pawn shop owner in Alabama who attempts to help a couple…
Remastered Version of Anime Masterpiece Millennium Actress to Screen in San Antonio
Famed director Satoshi Kon’s Millennium Actress may not be as well known in the U.S. as his other films Perfect Blue and Paprika, but it’s considered a masterpiece by anime connoisseurs. When it was released in the early aughts, it even tied with Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away for the Grand Prize of the 2001 Japan Agency…
Willie Nelson Cancels Rest of Tour Due to Health Concerns
Texas music legend Willie Nelson is spending some time away from the stage to focus on his health. The country singer took to Twitter Wednesday night to announce the cancellation of his tour due to a “breathing problem.” Nelson, 86, apologized for the news, but said he would seek medical attention. To my fans,I’m sorry…
Zebra Dies After Escaping Ranch, Running Through New Braunfels
The New Braunfels Police Department had a busy afternoon Wednesday pursuing two zebras on the loose. According to multiple posts on the department’s Facebook page, the pair escaped from a local ranch that they had reportedly been sold to earlier in the day. An initial post indicated that one of the zebras fled the property…
Bexar County Deputies Find 8 Pounds of Speed, Boy Living in Home with Meth Lab During Raid
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office discovered a meth lab, several weapons and a 5-year-old boy during a raid of a historic home Wednesday evening. After receiving a tip, deputies responded to a home on the 7800 block of Evans Road. Sheriff Javier Salazar said the officers smelled chemicals at the home and found tannerite, which…
Pinch Boil Introduces Filipino-Inspired Pop-Up to Downtown San Antonio This Month
Pinch Boil House will kick off its new Filipino-inspired pop-up series — Kuya’s Filipino Kitchen, developed by chef Dominic “Dom” Boheman — on Monday, August 12. Pinch launched the monthly pop-up series with a Laotian-inspired menu in July, as part of the restaurant’s ongoing effort to highlight Asian-American chefs and cuisine in San Antonio. “We’re…
Get Ready to Geek Out at Science Friday Live with Ira Flatow at the Tobin Center
NPR’s long-running show Science Friday brings science to the people at the end of each workweek via fascinating stories on subjects from archaeological wonders to interstellar anomalies. Hosted by award-winning journalist Ira Flatow, the show officially spun off of Talk of the Nation upon the former’s 2013 cancellation and remains popular both on the radio…
Groups Sue State of Texas, Saying Current Voting Rules Are Unconstitutional
A lawsuit filed in federal court in San Antonio alleges the state of Texas isn’t doing enough to protect the rights of disabled citizens and others who vote by mail-in ballot. The Texas Civil Rights Project on Wednesday sued on behalf of a pair of voters whose mail-in ballots were pitched out by local elections…
Second Saturday Brings Two Chances to Catch Shows You May Have Missed This Summer
San Antonio’s lively art scene can be a blessing and a curse, particularly if you’re a regular victim of FOMO. This month, Artpace and Studio 111 are giving you a chance to experience (or relive) special events that already debuted this summer. Narcissister Activated Sculptures at Artpace While the three exhibitions produced by Juana Córdova, Francis…
Number of Hate Groups in Texas Has Doubled Since 2014, Southern Poverty Law Center Says
The suspected gunman in last weekend’s mass shooting in El Paso is reported to have written in an online manifesto that his action was a response to a “Hispanic invasion of Texas.” And research suggests the alleged shooter isn’t the only Texan holding extreme and potentially violent views on race and ethnicity. The number of…
Meet Noise Quota: The Newest Indie Rockers Making a Buzz in San Antonio
Noise Quota are a relatively new addition to San Antonio’s music scene, but a solid debut album that drops Saturday, August 10, signals that the young indie-rock outfit is one to watch. Made up of Pedro Noyola (guitar, backup vocals), Arianna Macris (bass), Diego Noyola (drums) and Sam Berton (guitar, lead vocals), the band combines…
Poppy Metalcore Icons Bring Me The Horizon Gear Up For Sunken Gardens Show This October
Since debuting in 2006, Bring Me The Horizon — slated to play the Sunken Garden Theater on Friday, October 25 — has evolved from a relatively brutal metalcore outfit into an aggressive pop band. We’re not throwing shade here, sis, just making an observation. BMTH certainly isn’t the first hard-edged band to move in a…
ACL Spillover Still Flowing: Producer and DJ TroyBoi Locks in Date for Aztec Theatre
DJ and producer TroyBoi has become the third official ACL spillover artist to announce a San Antonio show. On tour in support V!BEZ, Vol. 3, the third installment of his V!BEZ EP series, TroyBoi will hit the Aztec Theatre on Saturday, October 12, the day after his second appearance at Austin’s ACL Festival. After writing and remixing…
San Antonio Chef Tapped for James Beard Benefit Reception in Houston this Month
Twenty internationally-renown chefs, including Guerrilla Gourmet chef James Canter, will prepare globally-inspired dishes for the Bubbles and Baubles event on Friday, August 16, at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The event was developed by chef David Skinner of Eculent, a restaurant located in Kemah, and will be filmed as part of an upcoming documentary. Event tickets cost $250 each,…
San Antonio Zoo Offering Half-Off Admission at the Next Locals Day
As the summer winds down and H-E-B starts to advertise its back-to-school deals, kids and adults alike are looking to squeeze that last little bit of fun out of the season. But after three months of tubing, road trips and other shenanigans, your wallet may be feeling the hurt right now. Thrifty adventure-seekers can score…
H-E-B Shuts Down Claims After Facebook Post Threatened Shooting at Store
H-E-B wants to assure shoppers that claims of a shooting at a local store are completely false. Following a Facebook post in which someone threatened to shoot up an unspecified H-E-B store in San Antonio, a spokesperson for the grocery chain said the threat was not real. “It is a completely false social post,” Public…
Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Says Lawmakers Should ‘Get Off Their A–’ to Take Action on Gun Control
The ever-vocal Gregg Popovich has spoken out following recent back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. While talking to reporters in Las Vegas, where he is coaching Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, Popovich called out lawmakers who have failed to take action on gun control despite years of U.S. mass shootings.…
Slab Cinema Hosting Multiple Free Outdoor Movie Screenings This Weekend
Looking for a way to enjoy the warm summer nights while watching a movie with friends? Want to do it all for free? Slab Cinema has you covered. With showings across the city, from Mission Marquee Plaza all the way up to Schertz Soccer Complex, Slab Cinema offers San Antonians from all over the map…
Joaquin Castro Defends Tweeting Out Names of San Antonio’s Top Trump Donors
San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro is defending his decision to tweet out the names of 44 people in his hometown who maxed out their political donations to President Donald Trump this year. In a series of statements on Twitter, the Democrat tried to deflect criticism for sharing a graphic that lists local Trump donors, including…
Overtime Theater Brings Interactive, Comedic Play Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curious Candy Murder to the Stage
Scott McDowell is back at it again with a brand-new case for genius detective Sherlock Holmes to crack with a bit of help from crime-solving collaborators in the audience of the Overtime Theater. In Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curious Candy Murder, Holmes and loyal sidekick Dr. John Watson must enter the seedy…
The Palm San Antonio to Reopen This Week, Following Restaurant Renovations
Downtown San Antonio has undergone plenty of changes since since The Palm Restaurant opened on Houston Street in 2000. And now The Palm is wrapping up some changes of its own. The popular dining spot, which shut down in late June for renovations, will reopen on Thursday, August 8. New additions will include an expanded…
A Recap of the San Antonio Spurs’ Changes This Offseason
With the summer coming to an end, the change of season means we are that much closer to the start of the NBA season in October. This is a good time to recap all of the offseason moves the San Antonio Spurs have made, as well as look at what’s to come of this year’s…
Explore the Year-Round Farmers Markets Part of San Antonio’s Charm
The end of summer usually marks the end of the season for farmers markets in many cities, but not in San Antonio. The Alamo City’s moderately warm weather pretty much year-round means you don’t have to give up your seasonal produce in the “colder” months. Here are five markets around the city where you can…
Outside Investor Buys San Antonio-Based Craft Beer Distributor Hops and Vines
Hops and Vines Distributing, the San Antonio-based distributor for brands including Freetail Brewing Co. and Southside Craft Soda, has been gobbled up by an Austin-based investment company. Fountain Square Industries, owner of Austin-based wine distributor Ambiente, closed on the purchase earlier this month, according to company officials. They didn’t reveal financial terms of the deal. Founded…
16th Annual Local Disturbance & Disruption Fest Brings Impressive Metal Lineup to The Rock Box
If you miss the days of million-band metal lineups at the White Rabbit in the early 2000s, you may be stoked to hear about the 16th Annual Local Disturbance & Disruption Fest. The recently announced Rock Box show will feature a slew of bands from all over San Antonio and Texas plus few from out…
San Antonio Chef to Speak on Disappearing Food Culture at Culinary Conference
Food technology and modern growing techniques allow American consumers to enjoy their favorite foods – regional crops like corn and watermelon that once depended on weather and region – at almost any time, regardless of its growing season. But according to San Antonio chef Michael Sohocki, that convenience has come with a hidden cost: the disappearance…
Hard-Slugging Metalcore Lineup Hits the Aztec Theatre This November
Boston’s Ice Nine Kills — known for its horror movie-inspired lyrics and gritty guitar hooks — will headline a night of metalcore as part of the Octane Accelerator Tour, headed to San Antonio this fall. The band’s ability to maintain its metallic roots while exploring the boundaries of post-hardcore have made it a heavy hitter among the…
San Antonio Artists Mark Menjivar and Amada Miller Will Bring Birdsong and the Smells of Space to the DoSeum This Fall
The DoSeum has announced that San Antonio-based artists Amada Miller and Mark Menjivar will serve as the museum’s 2019 Artists in Residence. Now in its third year, the residency program “presents the work of professional artists who create socially engaged works of art that introduce children and their families to contemporary art in a kid-friendly…
Historic Robber Baron Cave to Open to the Public for the First Time in Two Years
Tucked inside Alamo Heights is a hidden piece of San Antonio history: the Robber Baron Cave. A trendy tourist attraction in the 1920s, the cave became subject to vandalization and other damage as its popularity — and the city’s population — grew. Acquired by the Texas Cave Management Association in 1995, Robber Baron Cave was turned…
San Antonio Archbishop Calls Out Trump, Demands Gun Control Following El Paso Shooting
Add Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller to the list of critics unhappy with President Donald Trump’s response to the recent mass shootings in the U.S. Following the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, García-Siller took to Twitter to voice his frustration, asking the president to “stop damaging people.” Violence is escalating everywhere. The retoric and selfishness of many in…
South Side Bookstore Receives Support From San Antonio Community After Social Media Plea
Last week, a local bookstore on the city’s South Side reached out to the community on social media with a dire plea. Dead Tree Books, the only bookstore on the South Side, was on the verge of closing its doors due to being late on its rent. If you want the only bookstore on the…
San Antonio Man Who Reportedly Admitted to Killing His Wife Found Dead in Jail Cell
A San Antonio man who reportedly admitted to killing his wife and disposing of her body has been found dead in his jail cell. According to multiple reports, Enrique Perez was found unresponsive after allegedly hanging himself while in custody of the Bexar County Jail. The cellmate who discovered his body alerted deputies, who, along with…
Four Dead in Alleged Triple Murder-Suicide at Southwest San Antonio Home
Police say a man killed his grandmother and two others before committing suicide at a Southwest San Antonio home on Monday evening. The man’s sister reportedly called police around 6 p.m. Monday and said her brother was trashing the house, though she was not there at the time, according to MySA.com. When officers arrived at…
Locally Based Blue Duck Scooters May Cease Operations in San Antonio
The only locally owned company renting electric scooters in San Antonio may have missed the deadline to apply for a contract to keep offering the service here, according to Texas Public Radio. Blue Duck Scooters didn’t submit its application by the July 22 deadline, TPR reports, citing people familiar with the issue. The city expects…
Southerleigh Restaurant Group to Open New Fried Chicken Concept to Northwest San Antonio in 2020
Southerleigh Restaurant Group — a San Antonio-based company with four Southern-style restaurants and microbreweries, including its original location at The Pearl — will open its latest concept, Southerleigh Bird & Biscuit, at The Rim in 2020. The 4,100-square-foot fast-casual spot will offer a Southern menu featuring fried chicken, biscuits and an oyster bar plus locally made brews, craft…
Sometimes San Antonio Hater George Lopez Stopping at the Majestic for ‘The Wall World Tour’
Television’s favorite Mexican American comedian is visiting the Majestic Theatre for a performance of his latest stand-up routine, George Lopez: The Wall. Though our freshest memories of George Lopez may date all the way back to his self-produced, eponymous TV sitcom, he’s kept himself sharp since the show ended in 2007. His late-night talk show…
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo Brings Intricate Tricks and Flips to San Antonio This Weekend
Cirque du Soleil’s touring show Corteo is centered on Mauro the Dreamer Clown, from whose imagination springs angels and acrobats as he conjures a “world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.” The show features the trademark glamour and artistry of all of Cirque du Soleil’s productions, with…
Hot Joy’s Korean-Inspired Menu is a Weekday Happy Hour Win for San Antonio
Hot Joy has been a dining destination since the Empty Stomach Restaurant Group opened the Southtown spot in 2014. However, staff and menu changes in recent years led to dining experiences that have been hit-or-miss. Hot Joy’s latest menu, developed by chef John Philpot, delivers several undeniable food hits, including Korean-inspired tacos available for $2 during…
Centro Cultural Aztlan’s Latest Exhibition Puts San Antonio Center Stage
Centro Cultural Aztlan has a long history of promoting local art and artists, so it’s no surprise that the latest exhibition to grace its walls has taken the trend a bit more literally. “San Antonio On the Rise” features paintings by Martin Emmanuel Rangel and Victor De La Fuente, two lifelong San Antonians whose new body…
Rapper Fat Tony Dishes on His Abuse of the Roland 808 Drum Machine Ahead of His San Antonio Show
Rapper Fat Tony, otherwise known as Anthony Obiawunaotu, was born to Nigerian parents in Houston. Classical music predominated in the household, but he immersed himself in the city’s pan-genre underground by the time he was a teenager. Lifting his MC handle from Springfield’s most notorious mob boss, Fat Tony raps like the archetypical Simpsons fan,…
Up-and-Coming Indie Rock Artist Sasami Stopping By Paper Tiger
L.A.’s Sasami has a serious resume. She possesses a fancy-pants music school education, which is one thing, but she’s also paid her dues on guitar, bass and French horn (!) for studio and live work with myriad orchestras and bands. In addition to her live work with the Breeders, Liz Phair and Blondie, her premier…
Pair Arrested in Connection with Death of Elderly Man Shot in the Face at San Antonio Gas Station
San Antonio police have arrested two men in connection with the death of an elderly man who was shot in the face at a local gas station last month. In the early morning of July 26, police allege that the suspects — Manuel Martinez III and Rene Garcia — walked up to 77-year-old Jose Lozano…
Burger King Unveiling Meatless, Plant-Based Burger This Week – But Vegetarians Have Little to Celebrate
The U.S. fast-food industry is having a serious meatless moment in 2019, and a growing number of chains are adding vegan- and vegetarian-friendly meal options to their menus. Burger King, the second largest U.S. burger chain, will introduce its new ‘Impossible Whopper,’ a meatless, plant-based burger patty made by Impossible Foods, to all 7,000 Burger…
The Mercury Project is Hosting a Happy Hour Art Opening, But They Aren’t Telling Us What’s on Display
The constant barrage of social media content makes it hard to be surprised nowadays, particularly when Facebook sends you daily notifications about any event you’ve deigned to express interest in on the platform. But, instead of capitulating to the modern demand for constant previews and updates, the Mercury Project is putting on a different kind…
Another Texas Republican Follows Will Hurd and Announces He Won’t Run
And now there are four. On the heels of Congressman Will Hurd’s bombshell announcement that he won’t seek re-election, a fourth Texas Republican member of the U.S. House — Kenny Marchant — now says he won’t run in 2020. With the retirements of Hurd, who represents San Antonio and a large swath of the U.S.-Mexico…
San Antonio Hospital Sends Trained Dogs to Provide Emotional Support to El Paso First Responders, Hospital Staff
A day after this weekend’s mass-shooting tragedy shook El Paso, a San Antonio hospital stepped up to help. On Sunday, Methodist Healthcare sent three emergency services facility dogs trained in crisis management to El Paso to comfort hospital staff and first responders providing care to victims of the violent incident. “Our first responders and hospital staff…
Surprise, Surprise: Texas GOP Lawmakers Blame El Paso Shooting on Everything But Guns
After the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart this weekend that took 22 lives, Texas Republicans offered up the usual prayers for victims and praise for first responders. And, predictably, they laid blame for the tragedy on anything but the easy availability of firearms. During a Fox News appearance, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took aim at…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Hobbs & Shaw, Maiden, A Score to Settle and More
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released in San Antonio theaters or on VOD platforms August 2. Hobbs & Shaw As much as Dwayne Johnson epitomizes what a testosterone-infused action hero starring in a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster is, the former WWE wrestler has yet to find that one movie that…
Weekly Happy Hour Specials and Musical Performances Return to the St. Anthony Hotel
After a 52-year intermission, the St. Anthony Hotel is bringing back live music performances to Peacock Alley, along with the hotel’s happy hour specials. The St. Anthony Club will offer drink specials and music during its weekly happy hour on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Expect to enjoy performances from renown musicians and bands including Henry Brun…
The Texas House Speaker Was Accused of Plotting Against Fellow Republicans. Here’s What We Know
Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen met with hardline conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan in his office earlier this summer, after the legislative session. State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was in the room, too. No one denies the June 12 meeting happened — but their disagreement over what was said could have major implications for Texas,…
Hotel Havana to Host California Winery, ‘Hell Chicken’ for San Antonio Dinner this Month
Hotel Havana and Scribe Winery have teamed up to create a special dinner featuring California wines and chef Lee Desrosiers’ famous “Hell Chicken” at Ocho on Thursday, August 8. The dinner will offer wines from Scribe Winery, a family-run, Sonoma-based winery, with brothers Adam and Andrew Mariani present to share stories and answer questions. Desrosiers, the celebrated California-based nomadic chef behind Hell…
New Jersey Rapper Crimeapple Flows Into San Antonio Next Month
New Jersey rapper Crimeapple sounds like he might have grown ’round these parts. Even though his flow reflects his East Coast roots, his ability to effortlessly jump between English and Spanish has a certain South Texas feel. Crimeapple, named for a juice blend he used to make, is comparable to East Coast acts like El-P and…
Send Off the Summer with San Anto Cultural Arts at Annual Barrio Block Party
San Anto Cultural Arts has been a fixture of the community since the grassroots organization was founded nearly three decades ago. Easily spotted thanks to its mural-covered building and surrounding art installations, SACA promotes local engagement with the arts via its Community Mural Program, El Placazo Community Newspaper and After School Arts Program. To celebrate…
City of San Antonio, Metro Health Observing National Immunization Month with City-Wide Back-to-School Events
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) wants to remind you of the importance of staying up-to-date with vaccines. During the month of August, Metro Health will “encourage community members to protect themselves and their loved ones from serious diseases by getting all recommended vaccines on time,”…
San Antonio Muralist Adding Baby Spur Lonnie Walker IV to South Side Mural
Since being drafted by the Spurs in 2018, Lonnie Walker IV has proven himself as a loyal addition to the San Antonio team. Street artist Nik Soupe certainly seems to think so, anyway. Soupe is adding the young basketball player to his sprawling — and ever-growing — Spurs mural at Rudy’s Seafood this week. Walker will…
The San Antonio River Authority Wants You to Go Batty Next Tuesday
Every year, 50,000 male Mexican free-tailed bats spend their summers roosting under the Camden Street Bridge along the Museum Reach of the River Walk, putting on a daily show at sundown as they leave to feed. To celebrate our furry, flying friends, the San Antonio River Authority, along with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…
Three Arrested in Human Trafficking Scheme to Sell Boy for $2,500 in San Antonio
Authorities have identified three suspects they say tried to sell a 9-year-old Mexican boy in San Antonio early Wednesday morning. A press release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reveals that the boy was with 65-year-old Manuel Monsivais, a San Antonio man, when he was rescued by authorities at an H-E-B on the city’s…
San Antonio Native Steve Acevedo Makes His Directorial TV Debut Tonight with Queen of the South Episode
Filmmaker and San Antonio native Steve Acevedo moved to Los Angeles during the summer of 2008 with one goal in mind: to make a name for himself directing TV shows. One of his favorite shows, The Sopranos, had just aired its series finale the year before and Breaking Bad was starting its debut season. The…
Amazon Series Undone, Set in San Antonio, Gets New Trailer, Release Date
Amazon Prime’s innovative upcoming animated series Undone made a splash amongst San Antonians when a teaser trailer released at San Diego Comic-Con revealed that the show is set in the Alamo City. The series stars Rosa Salazar as Alma, a dissatisfied day care worker whose world comes quite literally unglued after a nasty car wreck.…
Lyft Launches Program to Aid San Antonio Military Vets With Transportation Needs
Veterans are some of the most revered people in America, yet some of the most ignored at times. Rideshare app Lyft plans to help change that by offering local veterans transportation at no cost. Beginning Thursday, Lyft will provide military veterans with free transportation to career, housing and food assistance programs in the San Antonio area. Lyft says…
Suspect on the Run After Firing Shots at Ex-Wife Dies During Shootout with Authorities
A man wanted by authorities after shooting at his ex-wife and fatally wounding her friend is now dead. Jose Baca-Olivares fired a shot as the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force attempted to arrest him Wednesday and marshals returned fire. Deputy U.S. Marshal Chris Bozeman told KSAT it’s unclear whether Baca-Olivares shot himself or was struck by…
Police Searching for Suspects Who Allegedly Shoplifted, Bit Employees at North Star Mall Macy’s
Authorities are asking the community for help identifying suspects who reportedly shoplifted items at a local Macy’s and physically assaulted employees at the department store. The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking for three female suspects alleged to have stolen clothes from the Macy’s at North Star Mall on July 13. According…
Everything Must Go: Local Designer Agosto Cuellar Selling the Final Relics of Jive Refried on Saturday
Sitting at a small desk in Beacon Hill’s Clamp Light Artist Studios and Gallery, beloved San Antonio creator Agosto Cuellar scans the sunlit room he’s decorated with the final relics of Jive Refried, a Southtown vintage emporium he ran from 1999 to 2011. Intentionally blurring boundaries between gallery and boutique, art installation and conceptual merchandising,…
Democrats Attack John Cornyn Over His Claim the GOP Wants to Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions
Sen. John Cornyn’s recent tweet claiming the GOP would protect people with pre-existing conditions if its rivals across the aisle would just play nice and get along has already figured into Democratic attack ads. The Texas Democratic Party launched a digital ad Wednesday blasting Cornyn for his history of voting to dismantle the Affordable Care…
Culinaria Restaurant Week Brings Fine Dining Deals to San Antonio this Month
Food is the best way to explore a city, and there’s no better time to explore San Antonio than during Culinaria Restaurant Week, which runs August 10-24. Now in its 10th year, Restaurant Week invites visitors and locals to explore unfamiliar dishes and restaurants in San Antonio, Boerne and New Braunfels, for a fraction of…
Bexar Judge Nelson Wolff Says He’ll Pursue $100,000 in Funding for Court to Address Domestic Violence
On Wednesday, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff pledged to pursue $100,000 in grant money for a first-of-its-kind drug court focused on domestic violence offenders. Bexar Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez has championed the hybrid court as a way to address San Antonio’s alarming domestic violence rate. Last week, she unveiled a $1 million funding push for the…
Julián Castro Uses Presidential Debate to Make the Case for Trump’s Impeachment
Former San Antonio mayor Julián Castro used some of his spotlight time in Wednesday’s Democratic presidential debate to argue that if Congress doesn’t start impeachment proceedings against President Trump, the president will use that to his advantage in 2020. “If they don’t impeach him, he’s going to say, ‘The Democrats didn’t go after me on…
Twang to Launch New Michelada Product in San Antonio in Coming Weeks
San Antonians have long known the beauty of a well-made Michelada – Mexico’s cerveza-based answer to the American Bloody Mary – but Twang’s Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix is taking a new approach to making the classic cocktail. Twang, a local family-run company best-known for its line of beer salts, developed the cocktail mix using vegetables, Worcestershire…
Woman Sues Lime and the City of San Antonio After Scooter Injury
A San Antonio woman has sued Lime scooters after she injured herself riding one of its rental vehicles last month. She’s also suing the City of San Antonio. Tina Louise Galvan is seeking up to $1 million from California-based Lime for failing to warn her about the danger of riding its scooters and the city…
John Cornyn Makes the False Claim that Democrats Won’t ‘Join Republicans in Guaranteeing Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions’
All that time hanging out with President Trump must be rubbing off on Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Cornyn, who’s up for reelection next year, fired off a tweet this week erroneously claiming “Democrats have refused to join Republicans in guaranteeing coverage for pre-existing conditions.” He made the claim in response to a tweet from Democratic…
’90s Alt-Rockers Sister Hazel Descend Upon San Antonio
If you tuned in rock radio in the late ’90s, you probably know this refrain: “It’s hard to say what it is I see in you.” Sister Hazel’s radio mainstay “All for You” embodied its harmony-heavy, slightly melancholy take on alt-rock. The band, which has more-or-less stuck to that sound for three decades, will perform…
Pop Overload: Canadian Pop Rockers Marianas Trench Hit San Antonio in September
There’s only three words needed to describe Canada’s Marianas Trench: Pop as fuck. Named after the deepest part of the ocean — sort of odd, given the brightness of its music — the band combine elements of symphonic rock with indie pop for a mixture that’s triumphant and catchy as hell. While that approach may…
Texas Teens Are the New Florida Men: 15 Year Old Charged for Pissing on Shelf at Walmart
First, a San Antonio teen licked a bucket of Blue Bell Ice Cream and put it back in the freezer. Now, another Texas teen is under fire for allegedly urinating on a shelf at a Houston-area Walmart. According to a report from Houston’s KHOU, a 15-year-old boy is accused of unleashing a stream of piss…
Long Island Medium Star Theresa Caputo Coming to San Antonio So You Can Talk to Your Dead Tia
Although it has been a while since TLC reality star Theresa Caputo has premiered any new episodes of her long-running series Long Island Medium, the so-called “psychic” has been keeping herself busy. Now, she’s headed down to the Alamo City to give some residents a chance to speak with lost loved ones, or dupe the…
Chris Madrid’s Expected to Reopen Inside Renovated Building in August
San Antonio burger institution Chris Madrid’s is slated to reopen its brick-and-mortar restaurant to local diners in late-August. A fire forced Chris Madrid’s to close its doors in 2017, but the restaurant’s food truck – located across the street from its home on Hollywood and Blanco – has continued to keep customers happy with its…
Annual Fideo Loco Festival Returning to San Antonio This Fall in New Location
Fideo Loco Festival & Cook-Off will bring lots of tasty bowls of San Antonio’s favorite childhood meal this fall. Back for a third year, the festival highlighting the puro dish will take place Saturday, November 2. This year’s installment also includes a relocation to Alamo Beer Co. following a partnership with EgCollaborations. Most families and…
Indie Pop Bros Ghostland Observatory Returning to San Antonio in November
Ghostland Observatory are headed back to San Antonio because maybe our city just can’t get enough danceable indie-pop. Or maybe we simply love musical throwbacks. After all, it was 12 years ago that the band’s “Sad Sad City” hit the charts. Either way, the Austin-based outfit is still pumping out the jams. Last year’s See You…
Beto O’Rourke Says He Can Turn Texas Blue in the 2020 Election
Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke on Wednesday said he can beat Donald Trump in Texas, bringing along the state’s 38 electoral votes and an almost-assured Democratic victory. “We can put Texas in play, and furthermore, we can win Texas,” O’Rourke told a media panel on MSNBC. “I’m going to make sure that the rest of…
San Antonio Police Rescue Kidnapped Boy Whom Suspect Reportedly Wanted to Sell
A San Antonio boy is safe after police say a man kidnapped him with the intent of selling the 9 year old. Police reportedly spent several hours tracking down the boy, who was kidnapped from downtown. After following several leads, authorities located the boy and the suspect at the H-E-B near Goliad Road and Southeast…
Comedians Will Show Off Their Knockout Acts in More Ways than One at Stand-Up, MMA Event
Comedians like to say that their sets are “no holds barred,” so what better place for them to strut their stuff than in the MMA octagon? Two probably over-confident funnymen will skip into Dominion MMA this weekend for the K.O. Comedy Show, where they’ll perform their sets before facing off against MMA fighters for three…
Best Bed & Breakfast
King William Manor
Best Fiesta Event
A Night in Old San Antonio
Best Shooting Range
A Place to Shoot
Best Pan Dulce
La Panaderia
Best Director (Theater)
Christopher Rodriguez
Best Radio Host
Billy Madison
Best Wine List
MAX’s Wine Dive
Best CBD Shop
Alamo Botanicals
Best Musical Instrument Store
Alamo Music Center
Best Attorney
Thomas J. Henry
Best Juice Shop
Jugo Juicery
Best Caribbean Restaurant
The Jerk Shack
Best Gym
Camp Gladiator
Best Pet Boarding
Lucy’s Doggy Daycare
Best Barbacoa
Rios Barbacoa
Best Drag Performer
Tencha La Jefa
Best Sandwiches
Gino’s Deli @ Stop & Buy
Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Topaz
Best Music Venue
Aztec Theatre
Best Pet Boutique
PAWsitively Sweet Bakery
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
The Cove
Best Bowling Alley
Bowl & Barrel
Best Hair Salon
Hair by a Blonde
Best Tanning Salon
Glow on the Go Tan SA
Best Barbecue
Smoke Shack BBQ
Best Instagram
@S.A.Foodie
Best Realtor
Bobby Nix
Best Wings
Pluckers Wing Bar
Best Children’s Store
Learning Express Toys
Best Plant Nursery
Rainbow Gardens Nursery
Food & Drink
Best of San Antonio 2019
Best Pizza
Dough
Best Living/Apartment Community
1221 Broadway Lofts
Best Place to Get Pampered
FLOAT Wellness Center
Best Breakfast Tacos
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Best Jeweler
James Avery
Best Seafood
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Best Bar Games
Little Woodrow’s
Best Country Bar
John T. Floore’s Country Store
Best Cocktail Bar and Cocktails
Bar 1919
Best Local Brewery
Alamo Beer Company
Best Korean Restaurant
Kogi Korean Grill
Best Poke Restaurant
Hula Poke
Best Med Spa
Nova Aesthetics
Best Urban Legend
Ghost Tracks
Best Brunch
Magnolia Pancake Haus
Best Local Actor
Joanna Estrada
Best Sports Personality
Sean Elliott
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
Best Clothing Boutique
Eye Candy Boutique
Best Record Store
Hogwild Records
Best New Bar
Lucy Cooper’s Ice House
Best Crawfish
LA Crawfish
Best Movie Theater
Alamo Drafthouse
Best Tourist Attraction
The Pearl
Best Bubble Tea
Brew’s Lee Tea Station
Best Local Celebrity
George Strait
Best Snack
Munchies Shakes, Snacks & More
Best Adult Store
Love Shack Boutique
Best Comic Book Shop
Heroes & Fantasies
Best Dive Bar
Bang Bang Bar
Best Bloody Mary
Liberty Bar
Welcome to Best of San Antonio 2019
San Antonio likes to do things up big. Not that this city is about putting on airs. Pomposity and pretense just don’t seem to be in our blood. But we do have a knack for taking the stuff we love and supersizing it. It’s evident in our fishbowl-sized margaritas, our crowded-to-capacity Fiesta events and our…
Best Local Donut Shop
The Original Donut Shop
Best City Park
Phil Hardberger Park
Best Mural
Cardi B
Best View
Tower of the Americas
Best Burger
Whataburger
Best Local Designer
Joaquin Abrego
Best Spurs Player
Patty Mills
Best Happy Hour
Little Woodrow’s
Best Farmers Market
Pearl Farmers Market
Best Running Store
Fleet Feet San Antonio
Best Place to Nurse a Hangover
Liberty Bar
Best Food Truck
Philly’s Phamous Cheesesteaks
Best Locally Made Food Product
Ricos Cheese Sauces
Best Puffy Tacos
Henry’s Puffy Tacos
Best Museum
McNay Art Museum
Best Place to People-Watch
The Pearl
Best Late Night Place To Eat
Whataburger
Best Local Filmmaker
Maria Galindo
Best Soul Food
Mr. & Mrs. G’s Homecooking
Best Alteration Shop
Sew Chic
Best Hookah Bar
Hookah Harem
Best Smoke Shop
Smokerz Paradise
Best Ice House
The Friendly Spot
Best French Fries
Wingstop
Best Menudo
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
Best Place for a Date
Down on Grayson
Best Place to Watch the Spurs
AT&T Center
Best Wedding Venue
Hotel Emma
Best Charcuterie Board
Cured
Best Local Poet
Melissa Aguirre
Best Stand-Up Comic
Kim Kerley
Best Antique Store
Karolina’s Antiques
Best Flea Market
Traders Village
Best Dance Club
Bonham Exchange
Best Sunday Funday
The Friendly Spot
Best French Fries
Wingstop
Best Art Gallery
Presa House Gallery
Best Dog Park
Phil Hardberger Park
Best Non-Fiesta Festival
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival
Best Place to Watch a Movie Outside
Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre
Best Dessert
Bakery Lorraine
Best Mascot
The Spurs Coyote
Best Steakhouse
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Best Karaoke Bar
Dad’s Karaoke
Best International Market
La Michoacana Meat Market
Best Tattoo Shop
Element Tattoo
Best Craft Beer Selection
The Friendly Spot
Best Mexican Restaurant
Rosario’s
Best Ramen
Nama Ramen
Best Place to Work
H-E-B
Best Yoga Studio
Black Swan Yoga
Best Chicken Fried Steak
Lulu’s Bakery & Cafe
Best Massage Therapist
Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage
Best Visual Artist
Giovanna DiZurita
Best Bike Shop
Bike World
Best Flower Shop
No.9 Floral
Best Gay Bar
Bonham Exchange
Best Sports Bar
Slackers
Best Hot Dog
The Dogfather
Best Barber Shop
Mane Man Men’s Grooming
Best Comedy Club
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Best Nonprofit Organization
San Antonio Food Bank
Best IV Hydration
CryoFit San Antonio
Best Chinese Food
Golden Wok
Best Meteorologist
Bill Taylor
Best Sushi
Sushi Zushi
Best Wine Bar
Max’s Wine Dive
Best Locally Made Product
In the Weeds Natural Skin Care
Best Thrift Shop
Texas Thrift
Best Micheladas
The Friendly Spot
Best Ice Cream
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Best Enchiladas
Rosario’s
Best Raspas
Big Daddy’s Eats and Treats
Best Playground
Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
Best Barre Studio
Pure Barre Stone Oak
Best Coffee Shop
Local Coffee
Best News Anchor
Steve Spriester
Best Tacos
Taquitos West Ave.
Best Book Store
Half Price Books
Best Lesbian Bar
La Botanica
Best Drink Specials/Cheap Drinks
Bonham Exchange
Best Nail Salon
Haus of Polish
Best Salsa
Rosario’s
Best Community Theater
The Magik Theatre
Best Patio
Paramour
Best Boutique Fitness Studio
Soft Sensuous Moves
Best Burlesque Troupe
Stars and Garters Burlesque
Best Pet Groomer
Lucy’s Doggy Day Care and Spa
Best Wedding Planner
Lauren Garza — Timeless Creations Weddings and Events
Best Margaritas
La Gloria
Best Furniture Store
Period Modern
Best Vape Shop
Cloud Craft
Best Indian Restaurant
India Palace
Best Nachos
Chacho’s
Best Crossfit
Elite Crossfit
Best Public Swimming Pool
San Pedro Springs
Best Cryo Therapy
CryoFit Alamo Heights
Best Chef
Johnny Hernandez
Best Photographer
Raven Red Photography
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho Kim Long
Best Car Dealership
Cavender Toyota
Best Motorcycle Shop
Caliente Harley-Davidson
Best Hotel Bar
Ocho
Best Italian Restaurant
Paesanos
Best New Restaurant
The Jerk Shack
Best Escape Room
Extreme Escape
Best Pet Adoption
San Antonio Pets Alive!
Best Bakery
La Panaderia
Best Community Activist
Robert Salcido
Best Politician
Beto O’Rourke
Best Tamales
Delicious Tamales
Best Bartender
Vikki Buchanan
Best Bar Food
Sanchos Cantina & Cocina
Best Vintage Shop
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