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It’s been 13 years since Chef Mark Bliss and his wife Lisa opened the doors to their upscale Southtown restaurant, Bliss. And in those 13 years, absolutely nothing has changed about it – which is exactly how it should be. Bliss San Antonio is one of those singular restaurants that has managed to maintain a…
Isidore, the final addition to the Pullman Market, is an absolute stunner. Named for Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, the restaurant has gone to great lengths to utilize and celebrate Texas ingredients grown and produced on a number of local farms. It has been awhile (a LONG while) since I have stepped into a…
Locally regarded chefs opening quirky burger shops? Yep, seems to be a thing in San Antonio. Chef Stefan Bowers (formerly of the fantastic seafood restaurant, Rebelle) has taken a page out of Andrew Weissman’s (current owner of Mr. Juicy) playbook and opened up the unconventional, “adult burger” store, Pumpers. And yes, all the descriptives beg…
You interested in what’s new and exciting in SA’s food scene? We have you covered with our list of the best new restaurants in San Antonio! Over the last 15 years, we have watched San Antonio work its way up from a middle of the road food city to a gastronomic heavy hitter, earning Michelin…
If you’re itching to get your party on, hang tight, because April is almost here and along with it, Fiesta San Antonio. Thankfully, a short but festive holiday occurs in March which can be considered the opening act for San Antonio’s massive Fiesta party – St. Patrick’s Day. While you may not exactly think of…
It’s no shocker that the best Tex Mex in San Antonio is definitely not on the Riverwalk. Ask any San Antonio local foodie where to get amazing Tex-Mex, and 10/10 they will definitely not direct you to any of the busy restaurants on the Riverwalk! BUT (you knew there was a but, didn’t you?) yes…there…
Please don’t take this to mean there’s no good Tex-Mex in San Antonio. I know that this city is swimming with some of the best flour tortillas, breakfast tacos, queso, and fajitas in the world! San Antonio literally is Tex-Mex. But when someone asks where to find good Tex-Mex on the Riverwalk, I just have…
Anytime someone asks me for the best restaurants for group dining in San Antonio, I share a few suggestions but I also start with this caveat: any restaurant can be a good restaurant for big groups! Nearly every restaurant in San Antonio is willing to host a group of 8, 10, 12, or more if…
Baby, it’s cold outside! The last vestiges of winter can be hard on San Antonio residents who are used to sunny days and blazing temperatures. As we hunker down through the final weeks of winter in South Texas (which, to be honest, doesn’t require that much hunkering in the first place), it’s fair to ask…