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San Antonio named one of best U.S. destinations by Travel + Leisure
The Alamo City beat out Chicago and New York in this year’s rankings.
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Hooters abruptly closes San Antonio River Walk location
Employees expressed shock at the sudden closure, although one said in a social media post that business had been down for some time.
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Owners of San Antonio’s vacant El Tropicano Hotel to spend $46 million on upgrades
Trestle Studio, a developer known for swanky boutique hotels in London and New York, bought the River Walk property late last year.
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San Antonio’s Smoke Skybar opening new nightclub, mezzanine areas
The new areas are part of a years-long improvement project from the downtown business.
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CBS Mornings sent lead national correspondent to San Antonio to dig up stories
David Begnaud did touristy stuff like visit the River Walk but also asked Alamo City residents to talk about their lives.
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Hops & Hounds bar and dog park now open in San Antonio’s Museum Reach district
‘Our gates are open to the public,’ the business said in a Tuesday social media post.
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Historic downtown San Antonio bridges to close, undergo repairs for 2 months
The project’s scope includes the removal and replacement of rivets, bolts and other hardware across three bridges.
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First Look: San Antonio’s Tokyo Cowboy offers mashup of craft cocktails, Asian-inspired eats
A Thursday sneak peek showed off the restaurant’s combination of creative craft cocktails and hearty diner-inspired eats in a stylish yet understated atmosphere.
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Founder of San Antonio’s El Camino, Bésame food truck parks opening sports bar near UTSA
The new spot will be located on Babcock Road in the former Cantina Sports Bar.
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Shopping Cart Joyride, Fiesta Royalty Indicted: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Plenty of folks also read up on Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich calling out politicians for their inactivity on gun violence.
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San Antonio restauranteur behind Esquire Tavern launching Tokyo Cowboy on the River Walk
The concept will open April 29 in the space above River Walk tiki haven Hugman’s Oasis.
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Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival and River Parade will turn San Antonio green this weekend
The high point occurs Saturday, when 12 Irish-themed floats carrying bagpipers and other entertainers will drift down for the St. Patrick’s River Parade.
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San Antonio’s free Mardi Gras celebration returns to the River Walk this weekend
The two-day Mardi Gras celebration will include live music, a river parade and a new River Walk Royalty coronation.
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San Antonio among the best cities in the nation for a kid-friendly vacation, report says
‘One thing that isn’t bigger when it comes to Texas is trip costs,’ said the report, which also praised SA’s safety and array of fun options.
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San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ mini-empire expands again with plans for North Star Mall-area location
Smoke BBQ + Skybar will take over the space that once housed drinkeries Miami Bar and PK’s Bar.
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Voodoo Doughnut’s first San Antonio shop will begin serving next Tuesday
Holding true to the chain’s business model, the colorful downtown shop will sling donuts and coffee around the clock.
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Bésame — new San Antonio food truck park from owner of El Camino — to hold soft opening Friday
Bésame is situated on East Grayson Street at the site of the former Alamo BBQ building.
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New food truck park slated for San Antonio’s Government Hill neighborhood
El Camino owner Ricky Ortiz’s new food truck park, Bésame, will offer a full bar and feature a rotation of food trucks.