The 20 best restaurants in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

With all the great food in San Antonio, sometimes choosing what’s for dinner can be a bit overwhelming. So, how about a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

14. Clementine San Antonio
2195 NW Military Highway, (210) 503-5121, clementine-sa.com 
Clementine’s Feed-Me Dinner highlights the flavors of the season, with a special four-course meal crafted by eaterie’s top-notch chefs  
Photo via Instagram / clementine.sanantonio
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Twitter users just can't stop trashing Ted Cruz

“Here’s the thing you have to understand about Ted Cruz,” former Democratic senator Al Franken once wrote. “I like Ted Cruz more…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Twitter users just can't stop trashing Ted Cruz
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The 20 hottest new restaurants in San Antonio

New year, new restaurants! At least, that what it feels like in the Alamo City right now. A plethora of new eateries…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Dooryard
4503 De Zavala Rd., Ste. 108, thedooryardsa.com
This northwest-side spot features 30 taps loaded with self-serve beers, seltzers and wines, allowing guests to sample a variety of beers without committing to a full pour. Expect a full food menu, outdoor seating for up to nine tables and a kids play area in the coming weeks.
Photo via Instagram / thedooryardsa
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These adorable pets are ready to be adopted in San Antonio right now

If you're thinking about adding a furry family member to start of the new year, you're in luck. San Antonio Pets Alive!…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Milo
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27 San Antonio artists and makers you should be following on Instagram right now

We all need to stop doomscrolling and find better things to look at on social media right now. Fortunately, a bunch of…

By San Antonio Current Staff

@ritual.pottery
Simple, colorful pottery for everyday use by Sarah Phillips 
Photo via Instagram / ritual.pottery
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23 essential San Antonio restaurants offering healthy dining options

Adopting better eating habits is at or near the top of most folks' New Year's resolutions. But maintaining that goal for more…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's St, (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
The Good Kind uses sustainably sourced ingredients to create light offerings that are big on flavor. The tasty menu shows that eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up brunch.
Photo via Instagram / goodkindsouthtown
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29 San Antonio restaurants and bars we said goodbye to in 2020

Due to pandemic-related hardships, lease adjustments and changing tastes, San Antonio lost plenty of bars and restaurants this year. The casualties included…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Gourdough's Public House
215 Losoya St.
Austin-based Gourdough's opened its first San Antonio location on the famed Riverwalk to pretty impressive fanfare, but it wasn’t enough to keep the location afloat. Gourdough’s San Antonio filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection May 6. 
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quimmble
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Sick times, bad cops and viral weirdos: The year's 20 most-read San Antonio Current news stories

From a global health crisis and a shitshow of an election to lying politicians and cops behaving badly, there was no shortage…

By San Antonio Current Staff

4. In a now-deleted Facebook post, the local GOP leader theorized that the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody might be a "staged event" meant to undermine President Donald Trump's chances with black voters. Read more here.
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This house for sale in San Antonio's 09 ZIP code is all about the sleek mid-century details

This 1954 property for sale in the Terrell Hills neighborhood is all about the clean lines, open flow and natural light that…

By San Antonio Current Staff

This house for sale in San Antonio's 09 district is all about the sleek mid-century look
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Toothless politicians, motorized recliners and fart crimes: the weirdest Texas news stories of 2020

This year, it sure seemed like Texas was poised to yank the gimme cap-shaped crown off Florida's head and declare itself the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

It looks like San Antonio finally has its answer to Nathan Apodaca's viral Ocean Spray TikTok. Just take away the skateboard and cranberry juice and replace it with a motorized La-Z-Boy-style recliner and a beverage from SA taco chain Mama Margie's. Read more here.
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20 San Antonio restaurants offering Christmas dinner to-go

As we reach the end of 2020, it’s safe to say we’ve had a stressful year. So, why not let someone else…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Central Market
4821 Broadway St., (210) 368-8600, centralmarket.com
Talk about a one stop shop! Turkey, ham or tenderloin? You decide. With variable sizes, entrees, and sides, you can take home a full holiday dinner made to suit your family. You can also pick up a bottle of wine while there, which is another plus.
Photo via Instagram / central_market
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20 essential barbecue restaurants in San Antonio

It’s always a good time for barbecue in Texas. There’s just something about the smoky flavors and food coma-inducing sides that have…

By San Antonio Current Staff

True Texas BBQ
Multiple Locations, heb.com
Located inside H-E-B’s across the city, True Texas — much like good barbecue should be — is always there when you need it. Fourteen hours of smoking with Texas oak means you get hole-in-the-wall quality BBQ with grocery store convenience. 
Photo via Instagram / truetexasbbq
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20 San Antonio breweries you should support with your beer money

Given the current state of, well, everything, it's safe to say we could all use a sudsy pick-me-up from time to time.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling
    4834 Whirlwind Dr., (210) 339-2282, drinkrangercreek.com
    On top of having some of the best beer in the area, Ranger Creek also offers an impressive array of bourbons, if you're in the mood for something a little stronger. Play it safe with a San Antonio Lager, or go for something less traditional like Love Struck Hefe and Red Headed Stranger.
    Photo via Instagram / rangercreek
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22 San Antonio artisans and boutiques to support with your holiday shopping

Tempting as it may be to scour big-name online retailers for holiday gifts, we're here to remind you that the Alamo City…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Honey Dipped Cosmetics
iamhoneydipped.com
Honey Dipped Cosmetics provides masks, hair serums and formulated skincare that’s specially curated to work on specific skin types. The formulated skincare kits can get a little pricey, but if social media feedback is to be believed, the reviews are glowing.
Photo via Instagram  
honeydippedcos
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These vintage photos show San Antonio's Christmas spirit

San Antonio loves the holiday season — and from what we can see in these historic photos, it has for a long…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Joske's didn't play around with its holiday decorations. Just take this giant Santa Claus display as proof.
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28 essential places to buy your holiday tamales in San Antonio

For many in San Antonio, the instant the Thanksgiving dinner is cleared from the table means tamale season is underway. The little…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Delia’s
13527 Hausman Pass, (210) 864-1111, deliastamales.com
This RGV fixture finally opened a storefront in SA, but given the excitement that’s built around the tamale empire has made for long lines for folks looking to score a dozen. Pro tip: Delia’s ships. Pay a little extra for shipping and revel in the fact that you didn’t have to sit in line for hours to get your tamal fix. 
Photo via Instagram / deliastamales
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These farms in driving distance of San Antonio let you cut down your own Christmas tree

While faux Christmas trees seem like they get more common each year, there's something special about decorating your home with the genuine…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Papa Noël Christmas Trees
6333 Broadway St., (512) 200-4088 ext. 108, papanoeltrees.com
Whether you pick up a tree curbside or make arrangements for tree delivery to your home or office, this tree lot in the heart of Alamo Heights has got you covered.
Photo via Instagram / papanoeltrees
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24 essential spots to get pumpkin pie in San Antonio

Cooler temps in SA are synonymous with culinary staples such as tamales, caldo and cinnamon-spiced Mexican hot chocolate. When it comes to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Plantyful Sweets
1520 N. Main Ave., (210) 957-1480, plantyfulsweets.com
For those who are conscious about allergens and food sensitivities, Plantyful Sweets offers creamy sweets with no dairy, eggs, wheat, or soy. The shop uses organic produce, and are made from scratch in a vegan and gluten-free commercial kitchen. Get yourself a whole pie — that’s 8 to 10 slices — for $35.
Photo via Instagram / plantyfulsweets
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The 15 best Christmas light displays within driving distance of San Antonio

While the holiday season doesn't look or feel quite the same this year, there is one tradition that can be safely enjoyed…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Travis Park
301 E Travis St, (210) 207-3677, travisparksa.com
The holiday season in San Antonio officially begins with the lighting ceremony of the city’s 50-foot Christmas tree on Friday, November 27. This year's festivities will be virtual, so that everyone can enjoy safely from home. Just tune in at 7 p.m. to H-E-B's YouTube channel to enjoy the lighting, which will be followed by a performance by Mariachi Las Altenas. 
Photo via Instagram / skylinedronetx
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20 things you probably didn't know about San Antonio fast-food icon Whataburger

From its 1950 birth in a portable building in Corpus Christi to its headquarters' eventual relocation to San Antonio and expansion beyond…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Yes, you can bring your horse to a Whataburger drive-through.
If you come riding in on a, shall we say, non-standard vehicle, they’ll still serve you.
Photo courtesy of Whataburger / Allison LaSalle Photography
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All the people we saw in San Antonio celebrating the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris win

San Antonio supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris hit the streets Saturday afternoon to celebrate…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the people was saw in San Antonio celebrating the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris win
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These San Antonio restaurants are taking orders for to-go Thanksgiving dinners right now

This year has been beyond stressful, which may explain why some of us just aren't up to cooking our own turkey and…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Earl Abel's
1639 Broadway, (210) 444-9424, earlabelssa.com
This longtime SA diner is offering packages with the choice of roast turkey, hickory-smoked ham or eight pieces of their signature fried chicken, accompanied by mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Spend less than $50 to feed four people, with or without a whole pie. We vote ‘with!’ 
Photo via Instagram / earlabels_restaurant
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The blue wave didn't come to Texas, and Twitter users are in their feelings

While the 2020 presidential election is still up in the air, we do know one thing: the hoped-for blue wave all but…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The blue wave didn't come to Texas, and Twitter users are in their feelings
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20 of the most controversial people with ties to San Antonio

There are plenty of famous people with ties to San Antonio, but not all of them have pristine reputations. Even though we're…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Rodney Alcala
San Antonio loves to claim big names who were born here, but we may be loath to admit that Rodney Alcala is "one of ours." On September 13, 1978, Alcala won a date with Cheryl Bradshaw on The Dating Game, which would be small potatoes in the annals of television history were it not for the fact that by that time authorities said he'd already begun a killing spree. In 1979, Alcala was arrested in association with the murder of 12-year-old Robin Samsoe. He was later sentenced to death in California for five murders committed between 1977 and 1979. In 2013, he pled guilty to two additional murders committed in New York in 1971 and 1977, for which he was sentenced to an additional 25 years to life. However, some believe that his true victim count may be much higher, in part due to a cache of photos authorities found of women and teenaged boys, many of whom remain unidentified. For her part, Bradshaw didn't go on that date with Alcala. "He was acting really creepy," she told the Sunday Telegraph in 2012. "I turned down his offer. I didn't want to see him again."
Photo via ABC Television
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The absolute 20 best happy hours in San Antonio right now

It’s safe to say everyone appreciates happy hour. What’s not to love about boozy drinks and savory snacks at a discount? And…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Little Woodrow’s
Multiple Locations, littlewoodrows.com
This 21-and-up joint offers happy hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, featuring $3 house wine and domestic draft beers, as well as $3 wells. With ample outdoor space — and pup-friendly rules — this is a sweet spot for relaxing after work. 
Photo via Instagram / littlewoodrowsstoneoak
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25 badass San Antonio tattoo artists you should be following on Instagram

San Antonians love their ink. As a town steeped in Hispanic, rock 'n' roll and military culture, we've got plenty of skilled tattoo…

By San Antonio Current Staff

@julietattoos
Photo via Instagram / julietattoos
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25 extremely outdoor dining options in San Antonio

Look, we get it — folks are itching to get out of the house. But they need to do it safely. That's…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen 
103 E Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, (210) 446-9303, elsewheregarden.com 
The dog- and family-friendly spot was voted Best New Bar in 2020 by our readers, and it's easy to see why. Swing seats overlooking the San Antonio River, lush landscaping, a selection of brews and wine, and savory snacks create a perfect urban getaway. 
Photo via Instagram / elsewheresatx
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20 fun alternatives to trick or treating in San Antonio this Halloween

Who doesn't love Halloween in San Antonio? There are tons of ways to scare up fun as the cooler weather sets in.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Go All Out on Halloween Decor
The 12-foot-tall Home Depot skeleton may be out of stock, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find another way to dial up the spookiness to 11 at home.
Photo by NeONBRAND via Unsplash
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A spiral-shaped sand dollar house is on the market for $2.2M in Central Texas

Your eyes aren't fooling you. This white, spiral-shaped home along the shore of Lake Travis near Austin looks like a massive sand…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Spiral-shaped Sand Dollar House is on the market for $2.2M north of San Antonio
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All the tacos to devour during the inaugural San Antonio Taco Week

The first-ever San Antonio Taco Week is in full swing until October 4, celebrating the city’s favorite meal: tacos and Corona Extra.…

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Nashville Hot Pork Belly Taco, Alamo Biscuit Company
9630 Huebner Rd., (512) 937-2902, alamobiscuitco.com
Smoked Nashville hot seasoned pork belly with cilantro-jalapeno salsa, cabbage slaw and queso fresco in a warm flour tortilla + a Corona Cerveza.
Photo courtesy of Alamo Biscuit Company
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