This week’s most read Current food stories touched multiple cuisines, bringing news of a closure (Converse’s Jacked Potato ) and impending opening (Korean hot pot chain KPOT), a well as a survey that ranked SA as the city with the best barbecue in the nation.
Of course, many might consider Pumpkin Spice a cuisine in itself, and the fall-forward flavor combination also made our top headlines this week, trailing just behind a roundup of pup-friendly events being held in honor of National Dog Day.
Read on for more.
- San Antonio named as the city with the best barbecue in the nation, beating out Austin, Dallas and KC
- San Antonio-area restaurant Jacked Potato closes suddenly, citing COVID, escalating food costs
- All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot chain KPOT eyes San Antonio as part of major expansion
- These San Antonio restaurants are throwing parties for National Dog Day this Friday
- San Antonio pumpkin spice fanatics can apply for this seasonal taste-testing side hustle
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San Antonio named as the city with the best barbecue in the nation, beating out Austin, Dallas and KC
The study ranked cities on metrics including their number of barbecue joints but engaged in no actual barbecue tastings. Hmm.
San Antonio-area restaurant Jacked Potato closes suddenly, citing COVID, escalating food costs
Owner Jacci Castille said she is already working to secure a new location in a higher-visibility area.
All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot chain KPOT eyes San Antonio as part of major expansion
The Northwest San Antonio restaurant is expected to open next June as part of a 22-state growth plan.
H-E-B looking to hire 250 associates at locations around San Antonio
The career fair on Aug. 23 will be held at all H-E-B, Central Market, and Mi Tienda locations around Texas.
This article appears in Aug 10-23, 2022.