All the Restaurants, Bars That Opened in San Antonio This Summer

San Antonio's food scene is constantly changing. While this year has had its fair share of (abrupt) closings, there have been quite…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Mr. C’s Fried Chicken and Waffles
9390 Huebner Road, facebook.com/Mr.CsFriedChickenWaffles
With a location already near Shaenfield Road, Mr. C’s Fried Chicken & Waffles headed toward town for its second outpost. The new storefront opened not too far from the Medical Center in early August.
Photo via Instagram / mrcsfriedchickenandwaffles
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The Most Beautiful Hotel Bars in San Antonio

Don't get us wrong, we love a trashy dive bar. But sometimes, we want something a little more upscale. Whenever you want…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Naranja Bar at Hotel Valencia
150 E Houston St, (210) 227-9700, hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com
With marble countertops and muted orange bar chairs, this Downtown wine bar has plenty of reasons for you to stop by and be in awe of its beauty. And let’s be honest, the specially-slected Spanish wines do wonders here. There’s also live entertainment from a flamenco guitarist on select days to round out your drinking experience.
Photo via Instagram / calebjmacias
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20 Reasons Why San Antonio Was Named a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO

This week, UNESCO (which handles cultural distinctions as part of the United Nations) named San Antonio a Creative City of Gastronomy after…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Johnny Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Hernandez
The hometown boy that worked at his father’s Westside restaurant before leaving to New York’s Culinary Institute of America-Hyde Park to gain serious cheffin’ skills. He returned to San Antonio, opened his own catering company, opened La Gloria at the Pearl has accrued a seriously enviable resume that includes opening several La Gloria’s across San Antonio and Vegas, The Fruteria, El Machito, the upcoming Burgerteca and Villa Rica; hosted Andrew Zimmern. Oh, and he cooked President Obama’s Cinco de Mayo dinner in 2016.
Photo via Instagram, iamchefjohnny
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