Food & Drink

MilkShake Factory set to open first location in San Antonio this summer

The century-old Pittsburgh-based chain only has one other location in Texas.

by Katherine Stinson May 8, 2025August 3, 2025

The century-old Pittsburgh-based chain only has one other location in Texas.

Food & Drink

Two new San Antonio ice cream shops sweetening city’s dessert scene

Here’s the scoop on new arrivals Amorino Gelato and Muu La La.

by Katherine Stinson February 13, 2025July 25, 2025

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San Antonio’s Max & Louie’s New York Diner opening bakery and coffee shop next door

The new shop, called Melvin’s, is expected to open this fall.

by Sanford Nowlin July 19, 2024May 3, 2025

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San Antonio-based H-E-B recalls Creamy Creations ice cream products

The affected products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico.

by Nina Rangel April 29, 2024August 5, 2025

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Fifth-annual Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Fest has returned to San Antonio restaurants

Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine, Magnolia Pancake Haus and Viola’s Ventanas are among the restaurants participating in the tasty fundraiser.

by Nina Rangel February 16, 2024January 10, 2025

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San Antonio sweet shop Chocollazo permanently closing next month

The high-end chocolate business began in 2013 as a dessert-only food trailer and eventually grew into a trio of shops.

by Nina Rangel January 4, 2024May 27, 2025

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We tried Blue Bell’s new Dr. Pepper Float ice cream. Here’s what we thought.

The rich creaminess of the vanilla base pretty much snuffs out any peppery notes expected from the soda.

by Nina Rangel May 19, 2023December 14, 2024

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22 over-the-top snack shops in San Antonio

by San Antonio Current Staff April 28, 2023

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San Antonio’s vegan pizza spot Verve Pie has closed, promising to reopen in new digs

The eatery’s owners want to relocate it from the suburbs to San Antonio proper, where most of its client base resides.

by Nina Rangel August 29, 2022June 27, 2025

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San Antonio’s Arctic Ape and Freshest Ice Creams land on Yelp’s list of best ice cream spots

Arctic Ape offers more than 150 toppings to customize its treats, while Freshest specializes in natural ice creams.

by Nina Rangel July 14, 2022July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-area McDonald’s locations to giving away free french fries this Wednesday

No purchase is necessary, though you’ll have to verify in the app that your local golden arches location is participating in the giveaway.

by Nina Rangel July 13, 2022June 12, 2025

Arts

21 cool things to do in the San Antonio area when it’s hot AF outside

by San Antonio Current Staff July 1, 2022

Food & Drink

Walmart pulls cringey Juneteenth-themed ice cream after critics slam it on social media

‘We received feedback that a few items caused concern for some of our customers and we sincerely apologize,’ the company said in a statement.

by Nina Rangel May 27, 2022July 6, 2025

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ice cream

MilkShake Factory set to open first location in San Antonio this summer

Two new San Antonio ice cream shops sweetening city’s dessert scene

San Antonio’s Max & Louie’s New York Diner opening bakery and coffee shop next door

San Antonio-based H-E-B recalls Creamy Creations ice cream products

San Antonio sweet shop Chocollazo permanently closing next month

We tried Blue Bell’s new Dr. Pepper Float ice cream. Here’s what we thought.

22 over-the-top snack shops in San Antonio

San Antonio’s vegan pizza spot Verve Pie has closed, promising to reopen in new digs

San Antonio’s Arctic Ape and Freshest Ice Creams land on Yelp’s list of best ice cream spots

San Antonio-area McDonald’s locations to giving away free french fries this Wednesday

21 cool things to do in the San Antonio area when it’s hot AF outside

Walmart pulls cringey Juneteenth-themed ice cream after critics slam it on social media

El Honky Tonk, Fat Tuesday: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B releases new ice cream flavor celebrating Texas teachers

San Antonio-area Garrison Brothers Distillery brings back Whiskey Pecan and Praline ice cream

San Antonio’s Paciugo Gelato & Caffè featured on Cooking Channel’s Cheat Day USA

San Antonio locations of Lick Honest Ice Creams now serving up new vitamin C-rich citrus flavors