Veteran’s Day Discounts, Burger Boy vs. Chik-Fil-A: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

This week’s most-read Current food news ran the gamut, but it’s all positive, which is a sweet way to round out the week.

Let’s jump in.

Our most-visited article highlighted spots that offered military members free food and discounts on Veterans Day, while the runner-up piece shared details about a cheeky social media post from local brand Burger Boy.

Next was a roundup of SA eateries offering Thanksgiving Day feasts, then our weekly Little Bites column, which covers spicy food-news tidbits. Last, but certainly not least, a story on a new Cuban fusion spot rounded out the week’s most-read food stories.

Read on for more.

• Here’s where military members can find free food, discounts on Veterans Day in San Antonio
• San Antonio-based Burger Boy pokes fun at fried chicken behemoth Chick-Fil-A
• These San Antonio restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meals for take-out or dine-in
• Little Bites: Lonesome Rose anniversary menu, all-day breakfast at The Hayden and more
• New San Antonio Cuban fusion spot Paladar now open on Broadway

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