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Are you ready, kids? The Krabby Patty is coming to the Alamo City
Read full article: Are you ready, kids? The Krabby Patty is coming to the Alamo CityMore than 250 restaurants across the U.S. collaborated with Nickelodeon to make their own Krabby Patty secret formula to celebrate 25 years of “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
‘Committed to returning stronger than ever’: Mexican restaurant on Northwest Side closes temporarily
Read full article: ‘Committed to returning stronger than ever’: Mexican restaurant on Northwest Side closes temporarilyA popular San Antonio restaurant is closing its doors for the next few weeks, according to its owner.
Caught on camera: Burglary suspect breaks into local restaurant, steals money from business
Read full article: Caught on camera: Burglary suspect breaks into local restaurant, steals money from businessThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the man who broke into a local restaurant and was caught on camera taking money from the register.
Restaurants overcoming labor challenges, open to hire during the holidays
Read full article: Restaurants overcoming labor challenges, open to hire during the holidaysThe top challenge facing the hospitality industry is the labor shortage, with many restaurants changing how they do business to achieve long-term survival.
Broadway staple named as restaurant where Texas Game Wardens seized more than $25,000 in shark fins
Read full article: Broadway staple named as restaurant where Texas Game Wardens seized more than $25,000 in shark finsA report obtained by KSAT Investigates has finally revealed the name of the San Antonio establishment at the center of a Texas Game Wardens shark fin investigation last spring as Broadway staple Van’s Restaurant.
San Antonio restaurant passport created to save customers money, support AAPI owned eateries
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant passport created to save customers money, support AAPI owned eateriesMore than 20 eateries and food trucks have already signed on for the passport program, and the list keeps growing.
Hops & Hounds, a dog-friendly restaurant, running into issues of customers abandoning pups
Read full article: Hops & Hounds, a dog-friendly restaurant, running into issues of customers abandoning pupsHops & Hounds is a bar and restaurant that caters to dogs and dog owners. With multiple playpens, a huge outdoor area, cold drinks and food, it’s a good spot for dog lovers to pass the day.
Dirty utensils, food stored on the floor lead to low score at West Side restaurant
Read full article: Dirty utensils, food stored on the floor lead to low score at West Side restaurantA Mexican restaurant on the city’s West Side was written up last month for a long list of health code violations that included dirty utensils hanging and containers with food stored directly on the ground.
Large, dead roaches lead to reinspection at West Side restaurant
Read full article: Large, dead roaches lead to reinspection at West Side restaurantA Chinese restaurant on the city’s West Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in December after large, dead roaches were found throughout the establishment.
San Antonio restaurant The Pig Stand hits 100 years of business
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant The Pig Stand hits 100 years of businessIt’s been a tough year for all businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but through the struggles, there’s reason to celebrate for The Pig Stand. They’ve made it to a century of serving customers.
Boy hit in ear with fragment after mother’s gun accidentally discharges inside restaurant, SAPD says
Read full article: Boy hit in ear with fragment after mother’s gun accidentally discharges inside restaurant, SAPD saysA 3-year-old boy is recovering after his mother’s gun was accidentally discharged inside of a restaurant, causing a fragment to hit him in the ear, according to San Antonio police.
Chef Leo Davila showcases offerings at new San Antonio restaurant
Read full article: Chef Leo Davila showcases offerings at new San Antonio restaurantSAN ANTONIO – He makes good food pretty. Chef Leo Davila’s new restaurant, Stixs & Stone on San Antonio’s Northwest Side, promises a feast for the eyes and for the stomach. It’s Davila’s first brick and mortar restaurant with the Catch the Wave team. The team serves Mexican-Asian fusion cuisine at Stixs & Stone, located at 5718b Wurzbach Rd. You can keep up with the new location on the Stixs & Stone Facebook page.
2 ‘hopping good’ Easter brunch spots on San Antonio’s NW Side
Read full article: 2 ‘hopping good’ Easter brunch spots on San Antonio’s NW SideSAN ANTONIO – If you’re looking for great restaurant recommendations, we have two socially distant spots with plenty of San Antonio flavor where you can take the family for Easter brunch. Another restaurant to try is Sangria on the Burg, located in the Medical Center on Fredericksburg Road. AdOne dish to try for breakfast there is the “Sangria Breakfast.” It includes a petite chicken fried ribeye with chorizo gravy, scrambled eggs, peppered bacon, papa hash and silver dollar hotcakes. Sangria on the Burg also offers mimosa, margarita and crafted sangria flights, along with its signature tacos and sliders. Watch the video below to see Mike and Fiona whip up a Sangria Breakfast with a little help from chef Zepeda.
Pasta dish you don’t want to miss at Landrace San Antonio
Read full article: Pasta dish you don’t want to miss at Landrace San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – He’s been a finalist for the James Beard Award five times. Located adjacent to the new Thompson San Antonio hotel downtown, the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. If you’re looking to make a dinner reservation, it’s best to book at least a week in advance. Chef McHugh stopped by Market Square to make garganelli pasta with Gulf blue crab. Read more about the restaurant here and you can find more information on the Thompson San Antonio hotel here.
New place to try in 2021: The Office Bar and Grill
Read full article: New place to try in 2021: The Office Bar and GrillIt’s a new place to try in 2021: The Office Bar and Grill in Pleasanton. When you think of going to the office, you might not think comfort food, cocktails and casual dining. The restaurant offers American comfort food, like chicken fried steak, and some favorites with a twist, like crawfish coated in Cap’n Crunch cereal and deep fried to golden perfection. “It’s worth it to come out here because we have entertainment Friday and Saturday and it’s absolutely free,” Arevalo said. Find out how to register for the next mixer in the Facebook post below.
Popular San Antonio breakfast restaurant to open third location on Friday
Read full article: Popular San Antonio breakfast restaurant to open third location on FridaySAN ANTONIO – Fans of breakfast in the Cibolo area will soon have a new spot to enjoy. Magnolia Pancake Haus announced on its Facebook page that a third location is opening on Friday, Dec. 18. The popular breakfast restaurant will bring its delicious pancakes to Cibolo right off I-35 just north of 3009. Magnolia Pancake Haus has been a staple in San Antonio for 20 years with its first location on Embassy Oaks and the second on Huebner Road.
‘Roach activity’ near hot tea table leads to write up for North Side restaurant
Read full article: ‘Roach activity’ near hot tea table leads to write up for North Side restaurantSAN ANTONIO – A restaurant on the city’s North Side was cited last month after a health inspector found food stored in a cooler that was not working. Tokyo Steak House, located in the 9400 block of San Pedro Avenue, received a score of 84 and was forced to toss out vegetables and eggs being held in the cooler, city health records show. The restaurant was also written up after evidence of “roach activity” was found near the establishment’s hot tea table. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. Check out more restaurant scores by clicking here.
New Asian-American restaurant at the Pearl sets opening date
Read full article: New Asian-American restaurant at the Pearl sets opening dateBest Quality Daughter, an Asian-American restaurant, will open for limited reservations on Friday, but a grand opening is scheduled for Nov. 17. Best Quality Daughter is an expansion of their pop-up dinner concept. An interior rendering of Best Quality Daughter at the Pearl complex. (Courtesy, Pearl)Salt 'n Pepper King Crab from Best Quality Daughter. (Courtesy, Pearl)
Fire damages Burger King restaurant on east side of San Antonio
Read full article: Fire damages Burger King restaurant on east side of San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – A grease fire damaged the roof of a Burger King restaurant Monday morning on the city’s East Side. When firefighters arrived at the restaurant around 9:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of South W.W. White Road, they found a faulty piece of equipment in the kitchen ignited the flames. “We do believe it was probably a kitchen fire grease maybe got up into some of the vents,” said Woody Woodward, a spokesman with the San Antonio Fire Department. “A grease fire like that can spread through the vents and can be hard to chase down.”Woodward said employees and two customers who were inside the restaurant got out safely. A damage estimate wasn’t immediately available and it’s not known when the restaurant will reopen.
50% of Texas restaurant owners say they will have to close within 6 months without help, survey finds
Read full article: 50% of Texas restaurant owners say they will have to close within 6 months without help, survey findsSAN ANTONIO – A recent survey from the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) revealed some somber news for the industry. The survey found that it’s costing more to run a restaurant right now even as most owners say they’re bringing in less money. While 80% of restaurant operators say their total dollar sales volume was down in August of 2020 compared to a year ago, 73% say operation costs are higher now than they were pre-pandemic. The biggest takeaways: - 71% of Texas operators say they don’t... Posted by Texas Restaurant Association on Wednesday, September 16, 2020And if the pandemic has been rough for restaurants, it’s been brutal for bars. (Businesses in a region where hospitalizations make up more than 15% of admissions must keep occupancy levels at 50% capacity.)
Texas Hill Country restaurant offers elevated eats with flip flop atmosphere | SA Live | KSAT
Read full article: Texas Hill Country restaurant offers elevated eats with flip flop atmosphere | SA Live | KSATTexas Hill Country restaurant offers elevated eats with flip flop atmosphere | SA Live | KSATPublished: August 6, 2020, 10:02 amTake a road trip to the Texas Hill Country to try some delicious game-inspired eats while sipping on a beer or enjoying a glass of wine
3 foodie favorites off the beaten path in Fredericksburg
Read full article: 3 foodie favorites off the beaten path in FredericksburgSAN ANTONIO – Jen Tobias-Struski took a trip to Fredericksburg in May of 2019 and she found three spots sure to be favorites among foodies off the beaten path in the Hill Country town. La Bergerie - 312 E. Austin St., FredericksburgLa Bergerie is a wine bar that has Mike’s favorite thing: charcuterie. Otto’s German Bistro - 316 E. Austin St., FredericksburgYou have to try the Flammkuchen at Otto’s. Unfortunately, they had to close until further notice, but keep up with their Facebook page for updates on their potential reopening. Tubby’s Ice House - 318 E. Austin St., FredericksburgTubby’s is a creative burger and taco joint that only offers outdoor seating, so you’re all set for social distancing!
Texas Restaurant Association pushes for change to help reopen certain businesses
Read full article: Texas Restaurant Association pushes for change to help reopen certain businessesSAN ANTONIO – Back-and-forth bar and restaurant closures have led to a push for change from the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA). In June, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order which forced Texas bars to close after a surge in COVID-19 cases. “I just had a huge food order come, and he gave us exactly three hours,” he said. The Texas Restaurant Association is showing support for businesses like Specia’s. Specia said Highlanders qualifies as a restaurant, but he is not sure if his business will return.
Loyal customers, outside the box thinking help San Antonio restaurant stay afloat during COVID-19
Read full article: Loyal customers, outside the box thinking help San Antonio restaurant stay afloat during COVID-19SAN ANTONIO – Businesses across the world, across the country and across Texas have been destroyed in the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants and small businesses are having to adapt in order to survive and stay afloat. Mark Outing, owner and operator of Marks Outing, has made building changes to keep his burger spot on the East Side alive. “It may not be the fastest made burger in the world, but it’s gonna be good,” Mark Outing said. The combination of loyal customers, outside the box thinking, delicious menus and passion went a long way.
2 new local businesses in one space | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: 2 new local businesses in one space | SA Live | KSAT 122 new local businesses in one space | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: June 20, 2020, 9:57 amHot new place opens up by the University of Texas San Antonio. The Study Space is a fun new place to hang. They have a full coffee bar, restaurant and full bar. Don't forget about Dario's Bakery that just opened up inside. Chef Dario serves up a delicious key lime pie for summer.
Restaurant, salon owners take action after new Bexar County executive order mandating masks in businesses issued
Read full article: Restaurant, salon owners take action after new Bexar County executive order mandating masks in businesses issuedRestaurant, salon owners take action after new Bexar County executive order mandating masks in businesses issuedIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
Now hiring: Delia’s Tamales is close to opening its first San Antonio location
Read full article: Now hiring: Delia’s Tamales is close to opening its first San Antonio locationSAN ANTONIO – A family business in the Rio Grande Valley has become a popular place for tamales for almost 30 years. Delia’s Tamales has locations in McAllen, Mission, Edinburg, Pharr, San Juan and now very soon in San Antonio. It’s official: Delia’s to open San Antonio locationWhile an exact opening date has not been released, the company posted on their Facebook page that they are close to opening their new location and are looking to hire. The San Antonio location will be located at 13527 Hausman Pass. Papa’s Burgers set to open new location in spide of COVID-19 pandemicIf interested in applying you can fill out an application online at deliastamales.com/jobs.
Texas Restaurant Relief Fund expands to support vandalized restaurants
Read full article: Texas Restaurant Relief Fund expands to support vandalized restaurantsProtests have erupted all over the country in response to George Floyds death and police brutality, and many bars and restaurants and Texas have been vandalized in the wake of protesting. The Texas Restaurant Relief Fund was created to help restaurants and bars stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Texas Restaurant Association announced that funds will also be going to independent businesses who have suffered due to the protests and riots. The relief fund was created in late March, and since then, the fund has raised and distributed $2.23 million in grants of up to $5,000 to more than 400 restaurants in Texas. Texas restaurant owners can apply for assistance here. If youd like to donate to the Texas Restaurant Relief Fund, you can text TRRF to 31996.
Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen Wednesday
Read full article: Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen WednesdaySAN ANTONIO – Some big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday. Gerardo Carbajal, manager of Mi Tierra, said the building has been cleaned from top to bottom. "If you come to Mi Tierra, you see we're known for all the decorations and the culture that goes through the walls of Mi Tierra. Instead, customers will find a QR code, where they can access the menu through their smartphone. All these steps are to help protect customers in what the restaurant owners are calling the new normal.
SE Side restaurant gives away 500 enchilada plates to thank community
Read full article: SE Side restaurant gives away 500 enchilada plates to thank communityEl Tipico on the Southeast Side gave away 500 to-go plates containing two enchiladas, rice and beans, as a way of saying thank you to the community during this difficult time.
‘I pay my bills off my tips’: Unemployed and uncertain after businesses close their doors
Read full article: ‘I pay my bills off my tips’: Unemployed and uncertain after businesses close their doors‘I pay my bills off my tips’: Unemployed and uncertain after businesses close their doorsPublished: March 25, 2020, 10:27 pm‘I pay my bills off my tips’: Unemployed and uncertain after businesses close their doors
Burglars steal food, money from North Side restaurant
Read full article: Burglars steal food, money from North Side restaurantBurglars steal food, money from North Side restaurantPublished: March 20, 2020, 10:16 pmSurveillance video showed the moment two people broke into the Toro Kitchen and Bar on the North Side.
‘While You Were Sleeping’: Local restaurant caters to taco-loving crowds 24/7
Read full article: ‘While You Were Sleeping’: Local restaurant caters to taco-loving crowds 24/7Employees work all night, in some cases, to cater to restaurant's after-hours crowd. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
‘While You Were Sleeping’: Local restaurant caters to taco-loving crowds 24/7
Read full article: ‘While You Were Sleeping’: Local restaurant caters to taco-loving crowds 24/7The big overnight rush at the Highway 281 and Loop 1604 location still is about two hours away. “After 2:00, 2:30 when local bars get out, they'll stop in,” said Jesus Gomez, the on-duty manager. After two years on the overnight shift, Gomez knows the routine well. Many overnight customers, though, seem to have one particular daytime in mind — breakfast time. “We do get some dinner plates but it’s breakfast tacos.
Workers at popular local restaurant co-exist with 'ghosts'
Read full article: Workers at popular local restaurant co-exist with 'ghosts'Workers at popular local restaurant co-exist with 'ghosts'Published: October 24, 2019, 8:03 amWhether it’s in the middle of a busy workday or after hours, some employees at Guillermo’s say they never feel alone inside the popular restaurant, located north of downtown.