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David takes us to some of the best tamale shops in San Antonio

Blue Bell strawberry lemonade ice cream is available for a limited time in half-gallon and pint sizes, while supplies last.

San Antonio is getting the scoop on a new limited-release Krispy Kreme ice cream.

San Antonio is getting a new fast-food chicken restaurant this summer.

Bobbie’s Café and Pie Bar located at 6728 S Flores St. is an iconic, long-standing diner serving up fantastic scratch-made comfort food and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. The restaurant will be celebrating 50 years of serving San Antonio this July.

First it was kale, then acai berries and chia seeds, but there’s a new “it” food in town: The mighty mushroom! Consumer Reports explains why mushrooms are having quite a moment.

David tours haunted restaurants and samples Nepalese-style dumplings

Calling all you cookie connoisseurs — Oreo is releasing a limited-edition flavor this summer.

You know groceries are costing more, but how much? We compared prices on eggs, milk, chicken and more to what they cost six months ago.

General admission tickets are $50 per person and include one sangria. VIP tickets are $100 and include all-you-can-drink sangria, a reserved table and a gift bag, among other perks.

Good news for fruit foodies — Texas melons are “exceptionally sweet” this year.

Carriqui, an 11,000-square-foot restaurant on East Grayson Street, will open this fall in the historic building that once housed the Liberty Bar.

The famous fried chicken eatery is throwing it back to the 70′s for one week.

David takes spooky restaurant tours and samples Puerto Rican fare

Double A's BBQ will have its grand opening on June 25.

This week on Texas Eats, David visits historic and haunted restaurants across central Texas!

For $89, people are lining up to become certified backyard pitmasters at BrisketU.

Be honest: Are you a nighttime snacker? Maybe cookies, some pretzels, ice cream, a piece of fruit? Well, you’re not alone. Well over half of us confess to nibbling at night. As Consumer Reports explains, all those snacks before bedtime can have an impact on your health.

More than a dozen Whataburger sauces and products are now available in grocery stores in 18 U.S. states — so more people can have their food just how they like it.

A list of the city’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes and where to find them

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Mr. A Ok’s Kitchen, a soul food restaurant on San Antonio’s East Side that’s putting creative twists on classic dishes.

Ten San Antonio restaurants made it on Yelp’s list of top 100 places to eat in Texas.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Li’s Restaurant, an authentic Szechuan-style Chinese restaurant in San Antonio serving up bowls of noodles and some very spicy dishes. He talks with owner Kai Li about Chinese culture and the inspiration behind his recipes.

Engineering has never looked this good, and that’s because students at Johns Hopkins University have created the ultimate tool for keeping burritos and tacos intact.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

The City of San Antonio says a program tackling food deserts is having a big impact across different communities.

In honor of Monday being National Barbecue Day, here is an explainer on what the four regions of barbecue is in the U.S.

The North East Independent School District is continuing its Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to children 18 and younger.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Spechts Texas, an historic country store which now showcases live music and serves up some gigantic steaks and beers. He learns a little history about the property and samples a hand-cut, grilled ribeye of epic proportions!

The summer heat is upon us Texans, but there are some ways to have some fun outside.

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

El Paraiso Ice Cream is raising the price of its paletas for the second time this year, the San Antonio business announced on social media.

This week on Texas Eats, KSAT’s David Elder visits Wayne’s Wings’ newest location in San Antonio where he samples some of their best wing flavors and a Philly cheesesteak.

Visitors of the Pearl will now have a pizza option to choose from.

Harlandale ISD families who need canned vegetables, dry goods or even toiletries will now have a place to turn to at their child’s school campus, thanks to a partnership with a local nonprofit.

Grand Tequila Restaurant & Cantina, located in the 8700 block of State Hwy. 151, received a score of 70, one point away from failing.

On this week’s episode of Texas Eats, join KSAT’s David Elder for authentic Mexican fare on the San Antonio River Walk.

H-E-B officially opened a new store in New Braunfels to replace the previous H-E-B location.

The May 7 event will feature a car show and a salsa contest; food trucks, vendors will be on site at Mission County Park

You might be surprised to find out that kids don’t wake up and crave junk food. It’s a learned habit caused by parents giving in.

Blue Bell has announced a new flavor - Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload ice cream.

A downtown restaurant was written up last month after a city health inspector uncovered a dusty fan inside a refrigerator.

On this week’s episode of Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to Blanco to try a spot cooking up elevated comfort food and baked goods.

Taco ‘bout a dream! If you’re willing to travel, track down and taste some of the best tacos across Texas this summer, then this job is for you.

You probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q is adding brisket mac and cheese to the menu for a limited time.

A Taco Bell fan favorite, the Mexican pizza, is returning to the menu in May.

A downtown restaurant was written up last month after a city health inspector uncovered a dusty fan inside a refrigerator.

On this week’s episode of Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to Austin to try a spot cooking up contemporary comfort food in a historic location.

As food prices continue to go up, many people are going outside to do their own gardening for fruits and vegetables.

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.

The family of Aiden Aslin says he told them his unit has no weapons left to fight with.

Throughout February, the folks at the Fredericksburg and Stafford departments of parks and recreation will host a spectrum of hands-on outdoor activities, which will provide new insight regarding the wonders

Atheist reader’s religious friend has started saying a pre-meal prayer out loud before they eat together.

The author and TV host speaks about the "shame" behind his lifelong struggle with overeating.

A senior international aid official says Afghanistan is being hit by multiple crises that are “progressively getting worse,” with drought, economic collapse and displacement all pushing the population into catastrophic hunger

Our national cuisine has roots much deeper than the contributions of any individual icon: Your weekly guide to the best in books

The high street stalwart has benefited from pent-up demand during the pandemic. But it faces a more difficult consumer environment in 2022.

Thukpa, an intensely flavored chicken noodle soup, has been Chef Maneet Chauhan's go-to meal on chilly nights since she first tasted it in Guwahati, Assam.

Cherries, apples, bananas and spinach are just a few of the fresh ingredients to throw into the blender.

Water is an efficient way to cook, whether you want to submerge food in liquid or surround it by steam.

Recipes with some serious spice.

Sometimes, you have to be fast or you’ll be food.

Several school districts in the San Antonio area will continue to serve free meals to students who need them during the summer period. Comal Independent School DistrictGrab-and-go meals will be provided via curbside at five campuses in the school district throughout June. East Central Independent School DistrictThroughout June, meal service will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. San Antonio Independent School DistrictThe district will continue to provide free meals for students on Mondays through Fridays from May 29 to Aug. 7. Southside Independent School DistrictThe districts regular curbside meal service will close on May 22, but the summer meal service will begin May 27.

SAN ANTONIO Any doughnut free now thats something to cheer you up. Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts from June 1-5 in a weeklong celebration of National Doughnut Day. Participating locations will offer one free doughnut per customer per day. Thats why this year, were changing National Doughnut Day to National Doughnut Week," the chain says online. Read alsoClass of 2020 grads can win free Torchys Tacos for a yearBurger Map: Take a tour of San Antonio burger joints

(CNN) -- Dont count out the colonel in the chicken sandwich wars. KFC has begun testing a new, premium chicken sandwich in Orlando, Florida. With the aptly titled "KFC Chicken Sandwich," KFC is testing an extra crispy chicken filet placed on a buttered brioche bun and topped with pickles and spicy or classic mayonnaise. KFC bemoaned that its chicken sandwich wasn't the best, Zahumensky admitted. In addition to the McChicken, it tested out another crispy chicken sandwich with a potato roll in two US cities earlier this year.

KSATs David Elder has embarked on a new adventure called Texas Eats, an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app. Watch the eighteenth episode and learn what your favorite wild animals eat at the San Antonio Zoo! Related links to this weeks episode are listed below:Texas Eats Contest: San Antonio ZooOfficial Contest Rules: Texas Eats - San Antonio ZooPast Texas Eats episodes are here:SA Rodeo EatsCentral Texas BBQTex-Mex in San AntonioTexas German food in New BraunfelsAll things brunchBeer, wings and more: Getting ready for the big gameTexas Eats Ep. Viewers can catch Texas Eats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., or on the KSAT-TV Livestream app available on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and most smart TVs, as well as on KSAT.com, and KSATs YouTube channel. Follow Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

SAN ANTONIO Theres always something to do in San Antonio and now theres a new entertainment venue - Chicken N Pickle. The grand opening isnt coming until June 8, according to a press release but Chicken N Pickle, located at 5215 UTSA Boulevard, recently opened its pickleball courts for limited hours. Chicken N Pickle will slowly unveil its restaurant in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, according to a press release. Chicken N Pickle chef-driven restaurant options (Chicken N Pickle)The new entertainment venue will bring more than 150 jobs to the area and anyone seeking employment can apply online here. We are excited that Chicken N Pickle has chosen San Antonio as the site of its third location, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in early March.

SAN ANTONIO Whataburger is making it easier for San Antonians to satisfy their burger cravings. While delivery has been available through third-party delivery sites like Postmates and Favor, Whataburger says this is the first time meals can be ordered directly through them. A Whataburger spokesperson said the service rollout began this week in select cities. San Antonio, which is home to Whataburgers headquarters, is one of the first cities to see the feature. While restaurants are allowed to open their dining rooms under capacity limits, Whataburger has stuck to curbside pickup, drive-thru and delivery.

BRENHAM, Texas An employee at Blue Bells Brenham Creamery has tested positive for COVID-19, according to company officials. Blue Bell notified employees who worked closely with the person who tested positive and the creamery is being deep-cleaned and disinfected, according to NBCDFW. Officials with Blue Bell released a statement to ABC13 that says, in part, we work hard every day to maintain a clean and safe environment. We will remain uncompromising in our preventive sanitation and safety programs in all of our locations and have implemented additional safety measures to fight COVID-19.KSAT has reached out to Blue Bell for comment. Blue Bell made headlines earlier this month as well in connection with the 2015 listeria outbreak.

Published: May 19, 2020, 9:09 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 11:13 amSAN ANTONIO President Donald Trump will speak about supporting farmers, ranchers and food supply workers during the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday morning. Trump will deliver his remarks around 10 a.m. at the White House. The meat industry specifically has seen a large impact during the COVID-19 crisis. According to the Associated Press, U.S. meat exports are surging even as the industry is struggling to meet domestic demand because of coronavirus outbreaks at processing plants. In Texas, a surge of new COVID-19 cases was reported this week after a response team was sent to Amarillo to contain a growing spread at meat-packing plants.

SAN ANTONIO The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) will provide money to eligible families with children that have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals, according to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These guidelines are the same as SNAP benefits. Map: Where San Antonio-area students can find free school meals during closuresEven if a childs school is providing meals, families who receive SNAP benefits are still eligible for P-EBT. These families will receive P-EBT benefits on their current Lone Star Card by May 22. (This includes families who received SNAP benefits for the month of March 2020 and have children under 5 and between 19 and 21.)

KSATs David Elder has embarked on a new adventure called Texas Eats, an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app. Watch the seventeenth episode, as David Elder takes you on a wild, Texas-Style safari with exciting animals and delicious food! Related links to this weeks episode are listed below:'Texas Eats sweepstakes: Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchOfficial Contest Rules: Texas Eats Sweepstakes - Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchPast Texas Eats episodes are here:SA Rodeo EatsCentral Texas BBQTex-Mex in San AntonioTexas German food in New BraunfelsAll things brunchBeer, wings and more: Getting ready for the big gameTexas Eats Ep. Viewers can catch Texas Eats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., or on the KSAT-TV Livestream app available on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and most smart TVs, as well as on KSAT.com, and KSATs YouTube channel. Follow Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

SAN ANTONIO Two San Antonio bar owners estimate that nearly a third of local bars and nightclubs will never reopen, even when the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. Shes optimistic that her business will survive, but says she knows many other bar owners are not as fortunate. Were seeing small businesses going into a record amount of debt trying to stay open.Bars in San Antonio were forced to close when San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued an emergency declaration on March 18. He said his 30% estimate on bar closures could be worse if bars cannot reopen for another month or two. We have submitted a plan to the governor through the Texas Restaurant Association called The Texas Bar Promise and a safety plan through the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance.

SAN ANTONIO Some San Antonio bars will turn on their lights on Friday night but they wont be for customers. Theyre participating in an initiative by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance called Turn up the Lights" which encourages bar owners and employees to turn on their lights and music from 6 to 10 p.m. to show community members that theyre still there and are eager to reopen. "We just really look forward to safely serving our friends again like we have the past 10 years.Martindale and Newman spoke to Steve Spriester Thursday about a statewide plan to open bars safely. Until the crisis is over, KSAT News is stepping in to try and separate the facts from the fiction surrounding the new coronavirus. Facts can fight fear, and in times like this KSAT wants to do more, because you should expect it.

SAN ANTONIO - Food blogger, Michelle Barrera, shares delicious space-themed desserts that are out of this world. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO If San Antonio wasn't on the barbecue map before, it should be now. Over the past couple of years, San Antonio has started to get noticed for its barbecue in places like 2M Smokehouse, but places like The Barbecue Station have been serving San Antonio for many years. While there is nothing wrong with Rudys and Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, the map below features more than 30 barbecue joints in the San Antonio-area that you should try. Visit one or visit all - this map will help guide you and satisfy your barbecue craving. *Please note that some of these locations may have temporarily closed or have reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.