Executive Chef Archives - San Antonio Current

As food festivals proliferate, San Antonio chefs have to decide whether they’re worth the effort

The events can be high-pressure additions to chefs’ already busy schedules, not to mention, they can be money-losing propositions.

by Nina Rangel December 5, 2022January 4, 2025

The events can be high-pressure additions to chefs’ already busy schedules, not to mention, they can be money-losing propositions.

Little Bites: Octoberfest, new chefs, bourbon, beer and energy drinks making San Antonio food news

Hotel Contessa has named new culinary leadership and a trio of new Texas beverages — boozy and not — is hitting store shelves.

by Nina Rangel September 28, 2022July 15, 2025

Pearl’s Hotel Emma appoints San Antonio native Jorge Luis Hernández as new executive chef

Hernández brings extensive Michelin training to the luxury hotel’s multiple culinary outlets.

by Nina Rangel August 25, 2022July 31, 2025

New tavern concept from chef Justin Ward coming to San Antonio’s historic Crockett Hotel

Helmed by chef Justin Ward, formerly of Glass and Plate, Crockett tavern will bring ‘an authentic Texas dining and an immersive Alamo experience’ to tourists and locals.

by Nina Rangel June 17, 2022July 25, 2025

San Antonio’s Boiler House and Ranger Creek Whiskey partner on paired dinner this month

The four-course dinner will feature dishes paired with the locally produced whiskies.

by Nina Rangel April 15, 2022June 10, 2025

Bojangles, Andrew Weissman: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

by San Antonio Current Staff January 15, 2022January 13, 2025

Lauded San Antonio chef Andrew Weissman hands over reins of Signature restaurant at La Cantera

by Nina Rangel January 11, 2022August 5, 2025

Music

Tobin Center and Jazz, TX team up for charity boxing event assisting uninsured San Antonio musicians

by Nina Rangel August 30, 2021June 26, 2025

7 San Antonio culinary pros to participate in Evenings at Ivy chef series at Southtown’s Ivy Hall

by Nina Rangel March 23, 2021October 28, 2023

San Antonio brewers make amends after dispute over funds from Black Is Beautiful campaign

by Nina Rangel March 12, 2021June 19, 2025

San Antonio brewer faces accusations it misused money from Black Is Beautiful campaign

by Nina Rangel March 5, 2021August 5, 2025

San Antonio chef Stefan Bowers leaves restaurant group for sole ownership of pizza spot Playland

by Nina Rangel March 3, 2021August 5, 2025

Sexy San Antonio bar Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern quietly reopens for weekend service

by Nina Rangel January 26, 2021April 24, 2025

New Executive Chef Joseph Perez brings ‘hunger to learn’ to the reopened Esquire Tavern

Nina RangelDecember 3, 2020July 4, 2025

San Antonio’s Esquire Tavern to reopen Friday with new food and beverage offerings

Nina RangelNovember 10, 2020February 11, 2025

Boiler House at San Antonio’s Pearl Complex Launches Meal Prep and Cocktail Kits for At-Home Cooking

Nina RangelAugust 10, 2020September 20, 2024

San Antonio-Area Chef Returns for More Heat in Hell’s Kitchen All-Stars

Kiko MartinezSeptember 27, 2017August 5, 2025