San Antonio commission approves Sichuan House owner’s changes to historic Hemisfair building

Restauranteur Kristina Zhao’s Kusch Faire is the latest culinary venture to go into a historic property in the downtown complex.

by Nina Rangel April 5, 2023August 5, 2025

Restauranteur Kristina Zhao’s Kusch Faire is the latest culinary venture to go into a historic property in the downtown complex.

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Cityscrapes: It’s time for San Antonio to look back on Hemisfair ’68 minus the mythology

The late ‘Red’ McCombs chaired the Hemisfair committee that realized the building of the Tower of the Americas. But did the fair really make SA what it is today?

by Heywood Sanders March 14, 2023June 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair lands new restaurant from owners of Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar

New restaurant Kusch Faire will occupy a restored 19th century home within the complex.

by Nina Rangel December 28, 2022June 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Hemis-Fare: Food playing a key role in revitalizing downtown San Antonio’s decades-old Hemisfair

If activities surrounding dining spots such as Dough Pizzeria Napoletana and Box St. All Day are any indication, food is helping pave the way to greatness.

by Ron Bechtol September 15, 2022July 15, 2025

Arts

Best of San Antonio Nominations are Now Live

World’s Fair

San Antonio commission approves Sichuan House owner’s changes to historic Hemisfair building

Cityscrapes: It’s time for San Antonio to look back on Hemisfair ’68 minus the mythology

Downtown San Antonio’s Hemisfair lands new restaurant from owners of Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar

Hemis-Fare: Food playing a key role in revitalizing downtown San Antonio’s decades-old Hemisfair

Hemisfair ’68 Reunion Panel Discussion to Explore Darker Side of Landmark’s Development

The People’s Nite Market Will Host Screening of 1968 Documentary “Hunger In America”

Texas Folklife Festival Returns to Institute of Texan Cultures This Weekend

After the Fair’s Over: The “Redemption Story” of HemisFair Park

Wineglass of Friendship, Piñata Probe, Space Mop and Other Proposed Names for the Tower of the Americas