There was plenty of breaking food news during the week, and some of it left a bitter taste in our mouths — namely the racist graffiti scrawled on chef Mike Nguyen’s Noodle Tree restaurant.
Nguyen has faced insults and death threats for speaking out on CNN about Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to lift the statewide mask mandate while only a fraction of Texans have been vaccinated. Fortunately, though, community leaders have rallied around him and sent a clear message that SA has no place for hate.
Catch up on that and other easier-to-digest news by perusing the Current‘s most-read food stories of the week.
- West Coast wiener chain Dog Haus to hold grand opening for San Antonio location this weekend
- City of San Antonio asks judge to shut down BYOB strip club XTC Cabaret, judge says, “nah”
- San Antonio restaurant Noodle Tree tagged with racist graffiti following owner’s CNN appearance
- New hotel eatery, terrace bar with panoramic River Walk views will hit San Antonio next month
- State representative files bill that would abolish the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
So many restaurants, so little time. Find out the latest San Antonio dining news with our Flavor Friday Newsletter.
This article appears in Mar 10-23, 2021.