Arts, Eats & Things To Do
Light Bites: Feast returns; 2 burger joints open; Dashi closes; 2 downtown bars launch
By Edmond Ortiz The latest round of San Antonio-area culinary news includes the return of a famed Southtown eatery, a new Asian seafood spot on the far West Side, a new burger joint in Comfort, the closure of a popular North Side Chinese restaurant, and the roll out of a downtown library-themed lounge. Also, a…
Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal or to help those in need this holiday in the San Antonio area
By Edmond Ortiz A west San Antonio nonprofit and a local county commissioner are among local businesses, civic leaders and organizations looking to make sure that struggling area families do not spend Thanksgiving without a traditional turkey. What you should know A handful of local groups, companies and individuals are sponsoring free Thanksgiving meal giveaways…
San Antonio, with more incentives, eyes becoming a destination for filmmakers
By Edmond Ortiz Filmmakers wanting to shoot a movie, television or streaming show or a commercial in San Antonio can now take advantage of an even larger pot of incentives. What is happening The city is now able to offer up to 45% in rebates on film productions that carry a maximum of $250,000 in…
Things To Do In And Around San Antonio (Nov. 6-16)
Below is a list of select events happening in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com STAGE Nov. 6-9 Turnip Ensemble Theater, a new local theater company, will perform its first main stage production, “The Wild Swans,” an adaptation…
Light Bites: New eateries open on South Side, Cibolo, Medical Center; Cover 3 has new owner; 2 local spots claim top Michelin awards
By Edmond Ortiz The newest openings in the San Antonio-area culinary community include a food truck park in the Medical Center area, a South Side steakhouse, a New Braunfels tapas bar, an Olmos Park-area taqueria, and the return of a beloved Chinese spot in the Cibolo area. Meanwhile, North Side upscale sports bar and grill…
Volunteers sought for Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner as organizers begin preparations
By Edmond Ortiz Organizers for the 46th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner are getting ready for the massive community event, and they need help to serve the estimated 29,000 meals that they expect to provide this year. What is happening Event officials and city leaders gathered for an Oct. 28 press conference to talk about…
Light Bites: Luna Rosa on the move; Trailblazer Cafe imposes fee for concerts; Panera Bread opens in Schertz; Chick-fil-A opens in Universal City
By Edmond Ortiz This short roundup of San Antonio-area bar and culinary news includes the relocation of a Southtown eatery, the closure of a short-lived downtown spot, and a South Side restaurant opting to levy admission during live music shows. Additionally, Panera Bread has opened a new location in Schertz, Chick-fil-A recently launched a Universal…
Light Bites (Oct. 22): North Star Mall hosts new brewery; closures include Freetail Brewing Southtown, Mash’d, Good Time Charlies
By Edmond Ortiz A California brewery opening its first Texas brewpub in San Antonio, and one local brewery closing its secondary location highlight the latest restaurant and bar openings in the San Antonio area. Additionally, an upscale North Side retail and entertainment district is preparing to lose another restaurant, and a Midtown comfort food spot…
New Museo del Westside keeps alive community tradition, culture
By Edmond Ortiz Manuel and Elida Reyes opened M&E Groceries and Market in 1957 in the heart of San Antonio’s traditional West Side. According to the Reyes’ loved ones and friends who remember the grocery store, the owners treated the marketplace more than just a business. For many community members, M&E Groceries and Market, which…
Things To Do In and Around San Antonio Oct. 23-Nov. 2
Browse a list of select public events taking place in the San Antonio area between Oct. 23 and Nov. 2, be it online and/or in person. Have a community event you want to promote for free? Please email eortiz@focusonsanantonio.com with the basic details, including prices (if applicable) and public contact information. STAGE Now through Nov….