ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your reputation is in a state of fermentation. Will this process ultimately produce the metaphorical equivalent of fine wine or else something more like pungent cheese? The answer to that question will depend on how much integrity you express as you wield your clout. Be as charismatic as you dare, yes,…
In a post shared this morning, Folc and Park Social management shared they’ll be leaving their post in Olmos Park effective immediately. The restaurant suffered fire damage on November 8, 2016 and has been closed since. Park Social, on the other hand, had remained opened since then. We’ve reached out to chef Luis Colon for…
This morning The Tobin Center announced that Morrissey is scheduled to perform here on Wednesday, April 12, and we’re all confused and worried and excited and not exactly sure how to feel. As a city, there’s probably not much we wouldn’t do for Morrissey. But last year he left us hanging, stood us up —…
Last week, I spoke at the Wilbur Theater in Boston and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Audience members submitted their questions on tiny cards before the show, allowing them to remain anonymous while forcing them to be succinct. Here are some of the questions I didn’t have time to get to at…
Here’s the short story: When the Spaniards invaded Mexico, they brought along with them a taste for bread, which meant that they had to plant wheat. (Wheat, BTW, was also necessary for the production of communion wafers.) The first wheat bread “came out as a tasteless lump,” according to one source. As the story goes,…
Are donuts giving breakfast tacos a run for their place as favorite breakfast item in San Antonio? The answer … is a shaky maybe. But we do have more options for indulging in sweet, hole-y pastries. Here’s how you can get your fix. The Art of Donut // Owned by the boyfriend-and-girlfriend team of Andrea…
If there’s a particular culinary pocket that’s seen as much growth in San Antonio as New American eateries and third-wave coffee shops and roasters, it’s bakeries. Though we can point to Bakery Lorraine as a catalyst for San Anto’s love of all things baked, our love of pan can be traced back to Mexico’s search…
At the turn of the 21 century, San Antonio could boast of immensely talented artists whose bodies of work illustrated the Latino American experience. Most of these artists, however, have gone largely unrecognized by national institutions. Aside from artists César Martinez and Kathy Vargas, few had been treated to career-spanning retrospectives. In 2015, art historian…
Reposted with permission from The Tacoist. And the award for the coolest name for a taqueria goes to Los Cinco Hermanos, which could be the title of Quentin Tarantino’s next movie. I’m thinking a spaghetti Western complete with epic Ennio Morricone-style music, the five brothers on horses, galloping toward the camera while putting away bean-and-cheese…
British heavy metal legends Def Leppard will headline a group of 20 top rock acts during the fifth annual Bud Light River City Rockfest on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the AT&T Center. For the first time ever, the Memorial Day Weekend outdoor concert will feature two main stages for the biggest names in rock…
The illustrious, self-proclaimed pop star named Wayne Holtz has had a particularly busy year. From performing his synthy and sort-of-provocative pop set around town to photographing and promoting San Antonio bands, Holtz doesn’t do slow. And with a brand new podcast ready for your ears, we step even further into Wayne’s reign. The eponymous podcast…
We’ve already been beyond stoked for Burger Hangover Fest V, ever since the first lineup announcement, which included Television, Temples, Deep Valley, The Molochs, Night Beats, and more. Now, as we get closer to the March 19 rock buffet, we’re excited to announce the rest of the (stacked) lineup. The rounded out bill includes, most…
Though you may have already indulged in a bowl or two of H-E-B’s Slam Duncan O’s, we’re pretty sure you don’t have an autographed copy sitting in your pantry. Announced on on the BlackJack Speed Shop Facebook page, anyone who stops by the shop and purchases an accessory will be entered to win a signed…
On Friday morning, a U.S. Border Patrol agent in West Texas stumbled across skeletal remains that animals appeared to have dug out of a shallow grave. The area, northwest Alpine, is near where 22-year-old Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk went missing nearly five months ago. While police are still waiting for a forensic…
Breakfast/brunch nuts, your time has come. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery has announced the opening date for its San Antonio location and you have less than a month to wait. The Denver-based, all-breakfast-foods-all-the-time chain, will open its doors March 1 inside the former EZ’s Brick Oven and Grill at The Quarry. Menu items will include favorites…
An investigation into the death of a 20-year-old Texas State student at an October party has resulted in four fraternities placed on suspension for hazing, serving alcohol to underage students, and lying to law enforcement. Documents first obtained by the San Antonio Express-News from Texas State officials show that many of the 3,000 people attending…
Since opening its doors back in August 2016, Jazz, TX, an upscale (and decidedly Pearl-appropriate) take on the old school saloon/Texas dance hall, has drawn crowds for its splendid signature cocktails, its rustic yet refined menu, and, most of all, its live music. Often enough, said live music is provided by the spot’s owner himself,…
In the face of Texas’ foster care crisis, Texas lawmakers seem to have thrown up their hands. On Thursday, members of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services heard five hours of testimony from judges, family advocates, foster parents, and social workers on a sweeping bill to reform the state’s Child Protective Services program.…
In 2012, Jane Doe, a 13-year-old freshman at Memorial High School on the northwest side, was cornered by Manuel Hernandez, a police officer with the Edgewood Independent School District, and forced to perform sexual acts on multiple occasions, according court documents. Soon after Jane Doe started her sophomore year, chemistry teacher Marcus Revilla also engaged…
Black eyeliner: check. Black lipstick: check. Overwhelming sense of dread/nihilism: check? Awaiting wristbands outside Paper Tiger, I could hear the brooding echoey synths of L.A.’s Drab Majesty echoing off the walls inside. “I’m already crying” I told a friend, excited for the night of exaggerated, dramatic synth-goth music — like Drab Majesty. Naturally, as I…
Closed it out. #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/qmv2wJFgdq — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 3, 2017 With big men LaMarcus Aldridge, Pau Gasol, Joel Embiid, and Nerlens Noel all watching from the sidelines due to injuries, Thursday night’s matchup between the Spurs and 76ers showcased each team’s respective depth at the frontcourt. Coach Gregg Popovich inserted newcomers Davis…
The City of San Antonio has said, about as clearly as it can, that it is not a so-called “sanctuary city” that refuses to cooperate with federal immigration officials. The city has however become one of the louder voices decrying the movement forming in Austin to crack down on sanctuary cities, which Gov. Greg Abbott…
One of the sagest voices in basketball continues to guide us through these dark times. The topic of the day for Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich: Black History Month. The main points of this latest Pop-ian speech seem to be that racism is still a huge problem, that this “post-racial” stuff is nonsense, and the fact…
Tapas are so hot right now. The northside is getting a taste for Spanish-style fare as brother-and-sister team Vanessa and Gerardo De Anda have opened Toro Kitchen + Bar at 115 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 1105. Though announced last September, the Spanish cuisine eatery opened its doors earlier today with a full menu of tapas,…
