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Between The Buns: 26 Can’t-Miss San Antonio Burgers
At the risk of heartburn, indigestion and almost birthing several burger babies, we’ve compiled a list of patties we’re digging and which we think you shouldn’t miss. Be it classic, greasy iterations, health-conscious alt-burgers, fast and furious craving-busters or fancysauce variations with more rich aioli and cheese sauces than we could possibly muster, we tasted…
At First We Were Totally Behind This San Antonio Waffle House Campaign, And Then We Weren’t
A new Twitter campaign created this week is trying to bring Waffle House to San Antonio. The 24-hour, classic diner chain is an icon of Southern United States, boasting over 2,500 locations in 25 states. If you’ve never heard of it — and let’s face it, you’ve heard of it — it’s kind of like Jim’s…
Hey, Look At This Cool Hemisfair Park Hotel That Will Never Exist
Behold this architectural rendering of a hotel in Hemisfair Park. Isn’t it amazing? It’s so very Shanghai meets San Antonio. The rendering was published on the website of Gomez Vasquez International, an Mexico-based architecture firm with international offices in San Antonio and Panama City. But before you get too excited about this marvel of modern…
An Angry Texas Legislator Wants You To Ignore The Supreme Court
Arguably one of the state’s least effective legislators, Magnolia representative Cecil “B. Demented” Bell Jr. thinks the Supreme Court landmark ruling striking down discriminatory same-sex marriage bans is the greatest threat to Texas’ sovereignty. And we’re not sure, but Bell’s plan to restore the sovereignty of the separate states and of the people sounds a…
‘The Decision’ Manu Style: Ginobili Still Has Fire In The Belly
OK, so we all know by now my fellow Argentinean Emanuel “Manu” Ginobili is, indeed, coming back to our Spurs for one more year. He let the cat out of the bag on Monday, sharing the news with his three million Twitter followers. Supposedly, he was going to break the news in a column in…
San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor’s Stepson Is Accused of Pot Possession
Update: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 4:45 p.m. Mayor Ivy Taylor has released a statement regarding her stepson’s arrest. “Aaron has made a mistake and this is something that we will work through as a family. We ask that you respect Aaron’s privacy.” The original post continues below. News flash: Mayor Ivy Taylor’s teenaged stepson is…
Cruz-Trump 2016 Ticket? You Betcha SNL Would Beg For It
How’s this for a Dream Ticket? Cruz/Trump 2016. Probably wouldn’t get far in a general election, but wouldn’t it make for something most definitely entertaining to watch? Why, they’d serve up at least a year’s worth of SNL skits just by announcing. Tempting scenario, but even in the circus-like atmosphere that the GOP primary is…
R.I.P Jaime Gonzalez, Hogwild Records Manager
Jaime Gonzalez, manager of Hogwild Records, passed away from cancer on July 4 at the age of 43. One of the few real deal record stores in town, Gonzalez contributed a massive knowledge of heavy music, known in the store as the “metal librarian.” On Friday, July 10, services will be held at Hillcrest Funeral…
The Chow Train’s Joan Cheever Rejects Plea Bargain, September Trial Scheduled
The City of San Antonio wants Joan Cheever to go quietly. But she won’t. Cheever, who runs the nonprofit food truck the Chow Train, turned down a plea bargain for deferred adjudication in Municipal Court #7 this morning. She was cited in April for transporting and serving meals from a vehicle other than her food…
Cocktail Rebel Celebrates The 1950’s With Booze, Bites And Bombshell Beauties
The San Antonio Current is improving everything great about the 1950’s with alcohol. We’re taking over the McNay Art Museum on Friday, July 24 for Cocktail Rebel, a boozy blast that celebrates a decade defined by rock-n-roll and teenage rebellion. So start hunting for some cool, retro threads to recreate that iconic greaser, rockabilly or…
A Bunch Of Attorneys Think Ken Paxton Should Be Disbarred
Maybe Texas Attorney General Ken “Don’t Give A Damn” Paxton should have kept his mouth shut. After the Supreme Court shocked unreasonable people across the United States by ruling that states cannot discriminate against same-sex couples who want to get married, Texas’ beloved Paxton gave the green light to discriminate. Paxton, who, remember, is under…
5 Shows To See This Week
Monday, July 6 Destruction Unit In the promotional material for the new Destruction Unit album Negative Feedback Resistor, the Arizona crew proudly declares that they “sacrificed their ears to make this album as loud a statement as possible. Will you lend them yours?” Believe the hype. At some point in the collective death drive they…
5 Things You Have To Do This Week
Tuesday, July 7 Scobee Summer Shows The Scobee Planetarium at San Antonio College hosts a series of weekday matinees throughout the summer months, featuring the programs Black Holes and The Little Star That Could. $2-$5, 2pm Tue., Scobee Planetarium, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave., alamo.edu/sac/planetarium. Tuesday, July 7 Ware Lecture: Dr. Cornel West First Unitarian…
Manu Ginobili Will Officially Play For The Spurs Next Season
The San Antonio Spurs are getting the band back together for at least one more run. Manu Ginobili announced today on Twitter that he will play for the Spurs in the 2015-2016 season: Happy to announce that I'm coming back next season. #gospursgo #TDwouldvemissedmetoomuch. — Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 6, 2015 And just for good…
11 Things We’d Like To See Go Into Arcade’s Old Space
I’m just wildly speculating at this point, even though I’m sure there’s already someone lined up to take over Arcade Midtown Kitchen’s former home, which closed on Sunday, June 28. But hear me out. As the first major restaurant to close at the Pearl (aside from Farm to Table way back when), Arcade leaves a…
5 Sexist Idiots Reacting To The U.S. Women’s Soccer World Cup Championship
In a captivating game that concluded a fantastic Women’s World Cup In Vancouver, Canada, the U.S. Women’s Soccer team came out on top, beating Japan 5-2. Not only that, all-around bad ass Carli Lloyd scored three goals, all in 16 minutes, which has never been done before in the tourney. She also scored the quickest…
First World Heritage Celebration Scheduled For Tuesday At The Alamo
On Sunday, San Antonio’s five Spanish colonial missions became the first site in the state of Texas to gain a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site designation. To celebrate the historic occasion, Mayor Ivy Taylor and County Judge Nelson W. Wolff are hosting the first of many World Heritage events on Tuesday…
San Antonio Missions Granted World Heritage Site Recognition
A panel of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated San Antonio’s Spanish missions as a World Heritage Site today, a prestigious title that could also mean an economic windfall for the city. The missions are now the 23rd World Heritage site in the United States. World Heritage Sites recognize locations that have special cultural…
5 Reasons Why ‘God Bless The U.S.A.’ Is The Greatest Damn Song Ever Written
When Lee Greenwood released his ultra patriotic anthem “God Bless The U.S.A.” in 1984, songwriters, for some reason, didn’t throw in the towel and acknowledge that there was no way they could top Greenwood’s piece of musical majesty. The song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart when it was released, and…
The Summer Movie Preview, Part 2
Thus far the 2015 summer movie season has seen two of the highest grossing domestic opening weekends of all-time, with $208 million going to Jurassic World and a not-shabby $191 million to Avengers: Age of Ultron (only The Avengers stands between them at $207 million). What do these big box offices grosses mean? Not necessarily…
Welcome to SA, LMA: LaMarcus Aldridge To Sign With Spurs
We didn’t need another reason to celebrate, with today being the Fourth of July and all, but power forward LaMarcus Aldridge gave one to the entire city of San Antonio anyway. Aldridge is going to be a Spur. The native Texan tweeted today that he’s taking his talents to the Alamo City: I'm happy to…
White Elephant Coffee Company Opens Off South Presa
You’ll need more coffee to get through this holiday weekend. Thankfully, yet another coffee shop has opened in the 210 with White Elephant Coffee Company landing in Southtown as of this Friday. The shop at 1415 S. Presa, Suite 107, will also be roasting beans inside the facility that will carry the standard coffee drinks…
Nothin’ But A 90,000 G Thang: Kawhi Leonard Hangs Out With Snoop
After agreeing to a 5-year $90-million dollar contract with San Antonio, Spurs star, Kawhi Leonard decided to live it up with fellow superstar Snoop Dogg. Snoop Doggy Dogg has continuously changed over the course of his career. Remember when he was Snoop Lion? But unlike the rap star, something tells me Kawhi won’t change a…
Jason Dady’s Shuck Shack Opens July 4th
There’s a new addition to the Government Hill neighborhood. After announcing Shuck Shack (520 E. Grayson St., 210-236-7422) in mid-January, Jason Dady’s latest eatery will open on Saturday, July 4 from noon to 9 p.m. Shuck Shack comes complete with a suitable parking lot (gracias a Dios), picnic tables, deck and inside dining room, all laced…
Missions Untapped Is Bouncing Back After Burglary
Why do shitty things happen to good people? Missions Untapped (8123 Broadway, Suite B, 210-320-0486), a chill growler station that’s been around for just a year, was burglarized the night after celebrating their anniversary. The crappy assailant made away with more than $4,000 after breaking into the back office. Since then owners Xavier Garcia, sister Yvette…
Let’s Get Ready To Rumble: Group Behind Confederate Flag Controversy Wants A Rematch
Despite still licking their wounds over their loss at the hands of the nation’s top court, the organization behind the growing national controversy over the Confederate flag will not quietly fade into the sunset. The Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Tennessee-based group that maintains it does not embrace nor encourage racism and merely seeks to…
Citrus Adds Familiar Face To Helm Kitchen
Fans of David Gilbert will be happy to know the celebrated chef has been announced at the new executive chef at Citrus inside Hotel Valencia. Gilbert will oversee all culinary operations including the launch of a new menu that’ll roll out in the next few weeks. Known for his work in Dallas, the chef made…
Sheer Mag’s Got Your Perfect 4th Of July EPs Right Here
Rip-roaring, Bud-flag-shotgunning and Boss-friendly, it might not be what you’d expect from art school kids from SUNY Purchase. But Sheer Mag, now relocated to Philadelphia, have cut two of the most exciting American Rock records in a long time. At the flawlessly paved intersection of dad rock and lo-fi glam-shredding, Sheer Mag pumps out sweltering…
Watch Jon Stewart Make Fun Of Ted Cruz Making Fun Of Himself
On Tuesday, Buzzfeed released a video of Ted Cruz doing impressions of Simpsons’ characters in order to, I don’t know, endear himself to young Americans. (Jeb Bush did this better.) Last night, Jon Stewart made fun of it. Watch it below. The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook,Daily Show Video…
Miss Texas Proud Of Mexican Roots, Won’t Let Trump Get Her Down
The show must go on, indeed. The Lone Star State’s representative at the embattled Miss USA beauty pageant is none too happy with the controversy and negativity surrounding the typically sparkly event, but she’s not one to quit. Ylianna Guerra, the 22-year-old from McAllen and current Miss Texas who graduated from SA’s University of the…
10 Things You Have To Do This Weekend
Thu 7/2 – Sun 7/5 ‘Maestro of Pop’ A key figure within LA’s Chicano art scene, Richard Duardo co-founded the politically-minded collective Centro de Arte Público in 1977 and earned the nickname “West Coast Warhol” through his poppy, silk-screened portraits of celebrities such as Jimi Hendrix, Duke Ellington and Lauren Bacall. Outside of his artwork,…
Timmy! Tim Duncan Says He Will Return To The Spurs
He’s back! NBA legend and San Antonio hero, Tim Duncan, will return to the Spurs for his 19th season with the team. According to ESPN, on Wednesday, July 1, Tim Duncan stated, “Finally had a chance to talk with Pop. I’ll be on the court next year.” The news of Tim Duncan’s return comes on…
Shut Up And Take My Money: Topo Chico Unveils Vintage Logos
I’ll admit it, I’m a Topo boy. A teenage habit of guzzling sodas left me with a strong craving for carbonized bevs, even if the days of six Mountain Dews from the fridge are, thankfully, long gone. On top of its reputation as the bubbliest of mineral waters, Topo Chico revived a few vintage designs…
5 Ways To Get Your Freedom Drink/Grub On This Weekend
Friday, July 3: Looking for that free beer hook-up? The Banas Bros. Beer Co. is hosting a free beer tasting of their new brews at La Taza Coffee House. Beers on tap include “Hansel”, their seasonal Saison, “Identity Crisis” English IPA, and their new inexplicably named Wee Heavy, “I’m going at skelp yer wee behind!” Free admission,…
Veggie Party: Farmers Market Pop-Up Tonight At Two Bros
Get your shopping done for the holiday weekend as the Ceres Vegetable Society and Two Bros. BBQ Market (12656 West Ave.) team up to host a pop-up market from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. Vendors include Johnson’s Backyard Garden, Wunder-Pilz Kombucha, Leaven Bread, Merit Roasting Co. coffee and anti-inflammatory party packs via chef Elizabeth…
Try French Fare At Lüke This July 23
As part of its Visiting Chef Dinner series, John Besh’s Lüke San Antonio will host Chef Todd Pulsinelli for a night of New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Pulsinelli, the executive chef of Besh’s flagship New Orleans restaurant August, is tag teaming with house Chef John Russ for a five-course menu of exclusive seasonal entrees including grilled peach…
Come On, Vogue At Uptown Studio On Friday
To celebrate equality between all genders/sexual orientations, the recent legalization of same-sex marriage and the arts, the Rainbow Extravaganza Vogue Ball will honor the past, present and future of San Antonio’s LGBT community. In honor of Gay Pride Week, the ball will feature five categories all with the possibility of winning a $100 cash prize.…
Attorney General Ken Paxton Could Face Felony Charges
New revelations about the business dealings of Texas’ top lawyer could land him in hot water. Attorney General Ken Paxton may face first-degree felony charges stemming from securities fraud, special prosecutors announced yesterday. Paxton fessed up to failing to properly register with the state as an investment advisor last year, for which he was fined…
If Mexicans Celebrated The 4th Like Americans Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Google “Cinco de Mayo party” and this is the first image that pops up in the results, courtesy at Party City: For some reason, Americans think that celebrating the May 5 anniversary of the Battle of Puebla — when the Mexican army defeated the French in a surprising victory — is a good excuse to throw on…
10 Shows To See This Weekend
Thursday, July 2 Big Sam’s Funky Nation Beginning his career as a student of Big Easy saxophonist Kidd Jordan, Big Sam Williams has developed into one of New Orleans’ most prized brass players. A founding member of the Stooges Brass Band and a contributor to the great Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the trombonist is a…
Rep. Joaquin Castro Blasts Gov. Greg Abbott For “Pay To Play” Politics In Letter
Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, roasted Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday in a letter about an email exchange between the governor and a prolific donor. Castro said he was “deeply concerned” about Abbott’s response to Richard Weekley, CEO of Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Weekley has donated over $720,000 to Abbott since 2001, according to The Texas…
Holy Guacamole! It’s Just Peas, People
So many people are apoplectic that the New York Times published a guacamole recipe with peas in it, and not just peas — English peas, the Queen’s peas. The Paper of Record (when it comes to guacamole, apparently) was ready to defend its revolutionary addition with an introduction to the recipe that basically said, “No, really,…
Adeus, Tiago: Splitter Will Be Traded To Hawks
Although NBA trades cannot be made official until Thursday, July 9, the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed in principle to send the Spurs’ big-man, Tiago Splitter, to Atlanta, according to Yahoo Sports. For the Spurs, the move will clear $8.5 million dollars in salary-cap space to sign free-agents, and for Splitter,…
Spouses Of Gay Veterans And Public Employees Are Now Eligible For Benefits
The largest universities in Texas now extend benefits to the spouses of the same-sex marriages. Along with the University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems, public employers state-wide now allow current and retired gay and lesbian employees to enroll their spouses in the same benefit programs and services available to heterosexual couples, the Texas Tribune…
Keeping Kawhi: Spurs Give Leonard 90 Million Reasons To Stay In SA
Feel safe investing in those black and silver no. 2 jerseys, people. Kawhi Leonard isn’t going anywhere. The Spurs offered the reigning Defensive Player of the Year a five-year extension that could be worth over $90 million, according to Yahoo Sports. And, as expected, Leonard plans to sign it. “I have every intention of signing…
Free Will Astrology, Week Of June 29
ARIES (March 21-April 19): To determine whether you are aligned with the cosmic flow, please answer the following questions. 1. Would you say that your current situation is more akin to treading water in a mosquito-ridden swamp, or conducting a ritual of purification in a clear mountain stream? 2. Have you been wrestling with boring…
Lost Souls Collide In Muddled Sex Comedy ‘The Overnight’
The Overnight opens with a heavy breathing and groaning couple played by Adam Scott and Taylor Schilling having passionate sex. Good start. Then, to the horror of most and the familiarity of those who have young children, the couple is interrupted by their son, who’s wearing a Superman cape and wants to play. This scene,…
‘Magic Mike XXL’ Goes Back To The Grind With Nothing On Its Mind
There’s an important, perhaps counter-intuitive point that must be clear before we start talking about Magic Mike XXL: The original 2012 Magic Mike was not about male strippers. Make no mistake: It contained male strippers. A whole lot of ’em, grinding and thrusting away in routines designed to send female audience members — those in…
Troubled, Gifted and Black: New Netflix Doc Revisits Nina Simone
“But what happened, Miss Simone?” asked poet Maya Angelou, after interviewing the jazz singer in 1970. “Specifically, what happened to your big eyes that quickly veil to hide the loneliness?” That’s the question that Liz Garbus tries to answer in her new documentary on Netflix, What Happened, Miss Simone? Loneliness is a basic tenet of…
Roo Pub Is An Aussie Delight In Little Monterrey
I enjoy being pleasantly surprised during bar visits and though Roo Pub was way outside my usual purview, the bar’s insistence on Australian authenticity proved to be its strongest, most endearing feature. Located in the same shopping strip as Live Ultra Lounge and the original location of sister bar Angry Elephant, Roo Pub blends into…
Tour De Fry: On The Hunt For SA’s Tastiest Fries
Fries aren’t a side dish, they’re a sidekick. Legit superheroes (or villains) need an equally legit sidekick by their side — burgers are no different. They’re numero uno in an effective one-two punch combination. The tasty burger serves as a delicious right cross. But some fries in San Antonio are so good that they can deliver…
Kinematic Latest Addition To Boerne’s Burgeoning Brew Scene
It’s been a quarter-century or so since the alt-timers could hand you a dunkelweiss off the back of their parade float during Berges Fest, but there’s still plenty of beer to go around in Boerne. In addition to the Dodging Duck’s brewpub setup and Boerne Brewing’s tradition-minded output, the little burg 30 miles up I-10…
McNay Celebrates DIY Collage Tradition With ‘Recycled, Repurposed, Reborn’
In the art world, the McNay’s Guitar and Wine Glass (1912) by Pablo Picasso is a superstar. Not only regarded as one of the earliest fine art collages, it’s also considered the first to incorporate a newspaper. That’s why it recently starred in both “Picasso: Guitars 1912-1914” at New York’s Museum of Modern Art and…
Savage Love: Gymnastics
This is going to sound like bragging, but my appearance is intrinsic to my kink. I’m a gay male gymnast. Most of the guys on my college team are annoyed by the kind of objectification we routinely come in for. (We actually don’t want to be auctioned off at yet another sorority fundraiser, thanks.) But…
Advocates Fight Uphill Battle To Raise Wages In SA
Mary could keep her ceiling from caving in — if she made $2 more per hour. The 68-year-old, who asked that her last name be omitted for fear of reprisal from her employer, earns $8 per hour as a home health care worker. Half the ceiling collapsed in a room at Mary’s West Side home.…
From Ditches To Riches: The Artful Restoration Of San Pedro Creek
As San Antonio boomed over the years into one of the largest cities in the country, concrete became a symbol of success. The Alamo City’s massive system of highways that connect this sprawling metropolis might be the most visible reminder of its growth. But that same concrete is just as common — and extensive —…
Vegeria’s Second Location Needs Your Help
Following the footsteps of its vegan brethren — Earth Burger and La Botanica — Vegeria Vegan Tex-Mex is looking to its loyal fan base to help fund its second location located at 1422 Nogalitos. The $10,000 IndieGoGo campaign is aimed at helping spread the gospel of plant-based Mexican and Tejano foods in a second, larger…
The Raw Glory of Nashville’s Natural Child
As music listeners, we tend to have two modes of relating to music: intellectually/conceptually and viscerally/emotionally. It’s a uniquely human divide — head vs. heart. Some folks listen one way as a default and some move comfortably back and forth. For music makers, there seems to a similar dichotomy at work. Nashville rock ‘n’ roll…
Beyond The Devil: Understanding Country Icon Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels doesn’t like it when you play “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” against Lou — the game’s final boss, short for Lucifer — on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and that sometimes The Devil wins. He doesn’t like Barack Obama’s reference to the never-ending War on Terror as the “Overseas Contingency Operation.”…
