Liberty Bar Owner Set to Buy Old Convent on S. Alamoou

IN THE NEWS: The Current’s Ron Bechtol reviews Columbian spot Fonda Latina Restaurante (6714 San Pedro Ave., 210-824-2544). … Elaine Wolff reports that Liberty Bar proprietor Dwight Hobart has entered into a contract to buy the old St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo, next to Steve Yndo’s St. Benedict Hospital redevelopment. Rumors of the original [...]

‘Gourmet’ Lauds ‘America’s Best Farm-to-Table’ Spots

Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]

Famous Dave’s Barbecue Plans Expansion

IN THE NEWS: Famous Ventures has purchased the right to franchise nine Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City, The Journal Record reports. The markets covered by the agreement include Lawton, Fort Worth, San Antonio and West Texas. The parent company to Famous Ventures, Exceptional Brands LLC, owns and [...]

Schlotzsky’s Targets San Antonio Growth

IN THE NEWS: Schlotzsky’s sandwich chain plans to add eight more restaurants in the greater San Antonio area over the next five years, reports the San Antonio Business Journal. To date, the chain boasts 13 local stores. sanantonio.bizjournals.com … The Express-News’ John Griffin awards three and a half stars in reviewing Rock San Restaurant [...]

Broadway’s The Little Cafe Shutters Doors

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’ Karen Haram gives two stars in reviewing Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar (200 N. St. Mary’s St., 210-224-9835), while John Griffin notes the recent closing of The Little Cafe (8238 Broadway), visits New Orleans Soul Food and Cajun Restaurant (10255 O’Connor Road, Suite 2, 210-946-7051) and chats with [...]

Lisa’s Mexican, Ristorante Grissini Relocate

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News‘ Bonnie Walker awards three stars in reviewing Soleil Bistro & Wine Bar (14415 Blanco Road, Suite 105, 210-408-2670), and stops by Teka Molino (7231 San Pedro Ave., 210-344-7281). … John Griffin notes Lisa’s Mexican Restaurant has moved to 815 Bandera Road (210-433-2531), Ristorante Grissini has relocated (to 999 E. Basse [...]

Taco Taco Cafe Wins ‘Bon Appetit’ Award

San Antonio’s Taco Taco Cafe and New Orleans’ Willie Mae’s Scotch House were among the winners in Bon Appetit magazine’s recent Food Network special. Winning restaurants were selected from each of three semifinalists for the best versions of six quintessential American classics: pizza, steak, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, and ribs. The winners were announced on [...]

Critics Consider Sushi, Los Generales

IN THE NEWS: The Current’s Ron Bechtol checks out local sushi joints, including Goro’s Sushi (2619 Mossrock), Godai (11203 West Ave.) and Sushihana (1810 NW Military Hwy). sacurrent.com … The Express-News‘ John Griffin gives two stars to Los Generales (16216 Nacogdoches Road) and chats with Jan Bonugli, co-owner of SouthTown Café (1127 S. St. Mary’s), [...]

Taco Taco Cafe Among National Finalists

Bon Appetit magazine’s September 2007 Restaurant issue features three finalists in a list of quintessential versions of six American classics: pizza, steak, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, and ribs. Winner will be announced on the Food Network on Aug. 18 (Good Eats with Alton Brown, 6 and 10 pm CDT). The finalists:
PIZZA: [...]

Boerne’s Brewhaus Celebrates 5 Years

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News‘ John Griffin gives three stars to Papa Dante’s (8607 FM 1976, Converse) and also visits Thai Wuang Ping (3825 Fredericksburg Road, thaiwuangping.com), while Jenny Martinez chats with Tommy Deibel, pit boss at Amy’s Ice Creams (255 E. Basse Road). … Griffin reports: Boerne’s Dodging Duck Brewhaus & Restaurant, 402 River [...]