Consider these friendly recommendations, and check out the full listings in the 2014 edition of Flavor.
Veggie Street Tacos at Señor Veggie, 620 S Presa, (210) 228-0073, senorveggie.us
Masa Flash-fried Oysters, Cured, 306 Pearl Pkwy, Ste 101 (210) 314-3929,curedatpearl.com
Twice-fried Chicken Wings, Hot Joy, 1014 S Alamo, (210) 368-9324, hotjoysa.com
Big Red-gazed Baby Back Ribs, B&D Ice House, 1004 S Alamo, (210) 225-9801, banddicehouse.com
Avocado Toast with Cumin, Lime and Flaked Salt, Rosella Coffee Co., 203 E Jones, (210) 277-8574, rosellacoffee.com
Fratello’s Antipasto Plate, Fratello’s Deli & Market, 2503 Broadway, (210) 444-0277, fratellosdeli.com
A Selection of Fresh Breads, La Panaderia, 8305 Broadway, (210) 375-6746, lapanaderia.com
Revamped, Boardwalk on Bulverde, 14732 Bulverde, (210) 402-2829, boadwalkonbulverde.com
Hummus and Pita, Casa del Kabob, 1027 SW Military, (210) 921-1200
The Fun Guy with Taleggio, mushrooms and pancetta, SoBro Pizza Co., 1915 Broadway, Ste 100, (210) 227-6276, sobropizza.com
Meat-filled mesquite grill, El Machito, 7300 Jones Maltsberger, (210) 314-3971, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/elmachito
Prickly Pear Sorbet from the Oaxaca Menu, Mixtli, 5251 McCullough, (832) 520-8928, restaurantmixtli.com
A look inside, Stay Golden Social House, 401 Pearl Pkwy, facebook.com/goldenglovessocialhouse
Tostada Mixta with Ceviche, El 7 Mares, 3831 W Commerce, (210) 436-6056, elsietemaressa.com
Sizzling lamb chops, Galpão Gaucho, 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste 3100, (210) 497-2500, galpaogauchousa.com
The Tricolor Roll (back) and the Spider Roll, Sushi Seven, 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste 507,(210) 496-7777, sushi-seven.com