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Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels

Dashi is a spinoff of the deservedly popular Sichuan House with a more contemporary take on Sichuanese cuisine.

By Ron Bechtol

May 12, 2022

At the end of our recent dinner at Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar, the table was a train wreck of ravaged dishes and scattered chopsticks. Make that two tables...

Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels

San Antonio's new sandlot baseball team hopes to improve the mental health of local food workers

The baseball league is now set up as a mental wellness program with the Saint City Culinary Foundation.

By Nina Rangel

The Texas Dingers high five after a huddle.

Cannabis Cookery: San Antonio chef Edward Villarreal blazes a culinary trail for marijuana

By day, he cooks high-end fare downtown, but at night, he works on new ways to expand his culinary cannabis repertoire.

By Nina Rangel

San Antonio chef Edward Villarreal visits one of Denver's top dispensaries to procure product for a multi-course cannabis-infused dinner.

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The hotel’s Poptails feature top shelf spirits and handmade ice pops boasting fresh fruit purée.

May 21, 2022

Downtown San Antonio's Hotel Valencia Riverwalk revives boozy Poptails program

26 essential spots in and around San Antonio for chicken wings

By San Antonio Current Staff

May 20, 2022

26 essential spots in and around San Antonio for chicken wings

San Antonio's Dakota East Side Ice House has opened its new kitchen extension.

May 20, 2022

San Antonio's Dakota East Side Ice House opens kitchen extension in adjacent historic building

Bentley’s on Broadway has raised its age limit for admission to 25.

By San Antonio Current Staff

May 20, 2022

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The "how do you pick your favorite child" cliché applies when choosing among the dozen savory empanada fillings offered by Fat Tummy.

Mar 28, 2022

The namesake pastries at Fat Tummy Empanadas excel, whichever filling you choose

Bar Loretta Chef Paul Petersen's griddled green onion polenta cake.

Mar 14, 2022

Bar Loretta wins with its comfortable vibe and hand with familiar Texas flavors

Shiro excels by having a unique variety of sushi on offer.

Feb 1, 2022

Downtown San Antonio's Shiro brings a revelatory approach to sushi and other Japanese delights

Smoke’s Downtown Location Readies Opening, Rivertini and More

By Jessica Elizarraras

Mar 9, 2016

Smoke’s Downtown Location Readies Opening, Rivertini and More

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Willie’s Grill & Icehouse
Multiple locations, williesgrillandicehouse.com
You can get these wings naked or breaded and tossed in sauces like buffalo, bbq or honey garlic.
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26 essential spots in and around San Antonio for chicken wings

Magical moments from Taco Fest 2022 in San Antonio's Travis Park

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Niki’s Tokyo Inn
819 W Hildebrand Ave, (210) 736-5471, facebook.com/nikis.tokyo.inn
Incredibly authentic with tatami-style seating, Niki’s Tokyo Inn is a solid choice for genuine Japanese eats. Whether you take a seat on the floor or grab a stool at the bar, you can enjoy freshly-made sushi and other classic Japanese dishes all by your lonesome.
Photo via Instagram / mrs.a_w15

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Johnny Hernandez: La Gloria, la Fruteria-Botanero, and Burgerteca
La Gloria, Multiple Locations,
La Fruteria, 1401 S Flores St., Ste. 102, (210) 251-3104
Burgerteca, 403 Bluestar #105, (210) 635-0016, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/restaurants
The well-known San Antonio chef competed against celebrity chef Bobby Flay on the Food Network TV show, Beat Bobby Flay — the fourth chef hailing from the Alamo City to do so.

Photo courtesy of Johnny Hernandez

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