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H-E-B Tortilla Blanket, Oscar de la Tienda: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Anger also erupted after Yelp snubbed San Antonio in its ranking of ‘taco cities.’
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San Antonio residents scorn Yelp for snubbing city on taco-related lists
Adding insult to injury, Yelp ranked Austin as the best taco city in the nation.
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San Antonio’s Oscar de la Tienda closes doors, blames construction woes
The shop has served as community space since 2021 but faced setbacks when construction made it hard to access.
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San Antonio grocer H-E-B rolls out tortilla throw blanket once again
A total of 11 stores in the San Antonio area are reportedly carrying the blanket, and it’s also available online.
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Dave Bautista, Lucy Cooper’s: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week, Devils River Whiskey announced that former WWE wrestler and actor Dave Bautista bought a stake in the distillery.
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Little Bites: Taco Booklets, tequila festivals and delivery partnerships
Tex-Mex staple Teka Molino has introduced what it claims are the city’s first puffy breakfast tacos.
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San Antonio’s Sofia’s Pizzeria to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants series
The makers of the YouTube show also visited Lucy Cooper’s Ice House on their visit to the Alamo City.
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San Antonio’s Retox Bar will close, ending 15-year run
The owner said his team is looking to unveil a new nightspot later this year or in early 2024.
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Nola Brunch & Beignets may open new San Antonio location
The head chef at Nola is listed as the tenant on a lease in San Antonio’s Museum Reach area.
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San Antonio Food Bank prepares for demand increase during government shutdown
The USDA has said SNAP benefits will continue as scheduled through October, but officials with the nonprofit still expect a spike in need.
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San Antonio-based Twang inks deal to get its beer salts into Walmarts nationwide
The family-owned company’s products will go into 3,500 Walmart stores, up from the 700 currently carrying them.
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New Braunfels’ former city hall to be turned into upscale restaurant and office space
The project is being undertaken by the same hospitality group that developed McAdoo’s Seafood Co.
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Maddy McMurphy’s, Texas Kosher BBQ Championship: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
An FDA alert for canned Spam sold at H-E-B was also one of the week’s top stories.
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Barbacoa & Big Red Festival returning to San Antonio in October
The annual event is celebrating its 11th year and will take place at the South Side’s R&J Music Pavilion.
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Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew to open second San Antonio outpost
The drive-thru only coffee shop offers 20,000 drinks ranging in flavor and style.
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Downtown San Antonio’s Maddy McMurphy’s Irish Sports Bar has closed
The bar was owned by the same group that runs Mad Dogs British Pub, the Bier Garten, On the Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge, Prost Haus and Crockett Tavern.
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Worth the Hype, Barbaro: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Adelita Tamales’ return to service and Make Ready Market’s sneak-peek event are also making local food news.
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Four San Antonio restaurants to be featured in streaming series Worth the Hype
The first episode of Worth the Hype premiered on Sept. 6.
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The Bussin’ Breakfast, Tucker’s Kozy Korner: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
A new Southtown speakeasy and the sale of Broadway News food truck park also made top food news.
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Little Bites: SAHA Palestinian Cuisine pop-up, Kuhlman Cellars’ eclipse brunch making San Antonio food news
Shake Shack’s uber-spicy Hot Menu and Playa Bowl’s Helotes grand opening are also on the menu.
