THE RIM
Spurs unveil plans for massive new training facility, $510M community development on far NW Side
Spurs Sports and Entertainment publicly unveiled plans today for a new nearly 50-acre development on the far Northwest Side that includes a state-of-the-art training facility for the San Antonio Spurs, medical and research offices, retail, park and community space.
Where you can score 5-appetizer Super Botana pack, gallon margaritas
SAN ANTONIO – Can’t decide between quesadillas, poppers, chicken fingers, flautas and chips and dip for the game? Mi Familia at The Rim and Mi Tierra at Market Square have you covered with their Super Botana pack. Each Super Botana pack includes:6 beef quesadillas6 flautas5 chicken tenders8 poppersGuacamoleSalsaQuesoTortilla chipsDipsYou can pick up the pack to-go or order delivery via DoorDash for $27.95. To wash it all down, Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim also offer gallon margarita kits, too. To pre-order, call (210) 225-1262 or email guestservice@lafamiliacortez.com, and for more information visit the La Familia Cortez website.
Stretches of I-10 on Northwest Side will be closed for expansion project
Published: December 14, 2020, 10:35 am Updated: December 14, 2020, 10:52 amSAN ANTONIO – The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down stretches of Interstate 10 this week on the city’s Northwest Side. The scheduled closures are part of the the department’s I-10 expansion project. The closures will allow crews to install digital message boards. The closures will begin on Tuesday and end by early Thursday, according to a news release from the department. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area until the roads are open again.
Tamales kits available starting Friday at Mi Tierra + Mi Familia at The Rim
SAN ANTONIO – Want to make tamales but don’t want the hassle? Grab a tamalada kit from Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim this Friday and make them at home with your family - the easy way. The tamalada kits will be available beginning this Friday through Dec. 20. Each kit makes dozens of tamales and comes in both chicken and pork flavors. Watch the video above for tamales tips from none other than the 2020 Tamal Institute’s chef Cariño Cortez.
Mi Familia at The Rim celebrates its first birthday
SAN ANTONIO – La Famila Cortez’s newest restaurant, La Familia at The Rim on San Antonio’s Northwest Side, celebrates its one-year anniversary with a party and $1 margaritas. The party takes place today at Mi Familia at The Rim. The first 30 guests will get goodie bags and there will be $1 margaritas all day long. Watch the video above to see Fiona make a tasty cocktail for Mike ahead of the celebration.
Southerleigh announces opening date for new ‘fine casual’ restaurant on NW Side
SAN ANTONIO – Southerleigh has announced an opening date for its “fine casual” dining concept on the Northwest Side. The San Antonio staple announced Thursday that its new restaurant Haute South will open Wednesday. The restaurant is located at The RIM shopping center and will include lunch, dinner, and take-out. The concept is from the same group behind Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery at Pearl. RELATED: Southerleigh to open new dining concept on the Northwest side(Rendering courtesy of Kromadik Design Studio)(Rendering courtesy of Kromadik Design Studio)(Rendering courtesy of Kromadik Design Studio)
2 wanted after shopper robbed, dragged by vehicle outside Target at The Rim, police say
2 wanted after shopper robbed, dragged by vehicle outside Target at The Rim, police sayPublished: August 24, 2020, 8:04 amTwo people are wanted in connection to a robbery outside a Target on the far Northwest Side earlier this month.
As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, August 5, 2020
SAN ANTONIO Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, food, fun and WILD WEDNESDAY! Vote in our poll on the @SALiveKSAT Facebook and Twitter pages, and dont forget to follow us on Instagram! Jens live at Mi Familia restaurant at The Rim, where shes going to be cycling her way to a margarita! SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.
Jen rides to Margarita Heaven - literally!
SAN ANTONIO Burn off those margarita calories while you make your margarita! Jen Tobias-Struski tries out the margarita bike at Mi Familia restaurant at The Rim, while Fiona and David cant stop laughing. You can ride the margarita bike during Mi Familias Socially Distant Block Party hours from 5 to 8 p.m., when margaritas are just $5. They also have Patron Putt Putt and corn hole for the family. Mi Familia is La Familia Cortezs newest restaurant.
Spin the Wheel of Margaritas
SAN ANTONIO – It’s National Tequila Day! From Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, you can spin the wheel of margaritas and randomly enjoy one of their 9 delicious margaritas. You can also check out Mi Familia at The Rim shopping center, where they will have an drive-thru bar set up all weekend. They have $2 margaritas or enjoy any drink you like since it’s a full bar. There’s plenty of ways to celebrate National Tequila Day with La Familia Cortez.
Two businesses at The Rim ordered to close after reopening for dine-in
Two businesses at The Rim ordered to close after reopening for dine-inOfficials confirmed The Rustic and The Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub were ordered to close Wednesday after being found in violation of its emergency declaration. Officials confirmed The Rustic and The Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub were ordered to close Wednesday after being found in violation of its emergency declaration. Photo: William Luther /San Antonio Express-News Photo: William Luther /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Two businesses at The Rim ordered to close after reopening for dine-in 1 / 1 Back to GalleryCity officials confirmed The Rustic and The Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub were ordered to close Wednesday after being found in violation of its emergency declaration. The city ordered San Antonio bars to shut down March 19. The owner of The Lion and Rose denies being licensed as a bar or being asked to close down by officials.
mysanantonio.comRoadwork could affect traffic at The Rim for a month
Visitors at The Rim may find a bigger traffic snarl than usual over the next month. That’s because San Antonio’s Transportation & Capital Improvements will be working to replace the street pavers at an intersection within the shopping center. Get latest traffic conditionsThe work will be done on La Cantera Parkway, between the I-10 access road and Vance Jackson Road. The project will start Wednesday and is expected to continue through Feb. 15. A spokesperson with TCI said all businesses within The Rim will still be accessible during the project.
La Familia Cortez Opening First Restaurant Outside Market Square This Month
La Familia Cortez, the multigenerational restaurant group behind local dining destinations like Mi Tierra and La Margarita, will open its fifth restaurant Mi Familia de Mi Tierra in The Rim on Tuesday, November 19. A Mariachi Bar, like the one found at Mi Tierra, will also offer craft cocktails, beers, live music and arts programming.This is the family's first full-service restaurant to open outside Market Square. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.
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