Editor’s observe: We get it. It may be troublesome to maintain up with the quick tempo of San Antonio’s restaurant and bar scene. We’ve got you coated with our weekly roundup of important meals information.
Openings
Texas Division of Licensing and Regulation filings reveal a double-decker of stories from native mini-chain Babe’s Previous Usual Meals. First up is a brand-new idea — Babe’s Crispy Hen. The corporate will start development at 12020 O’Connor Rd. in late November, constructing on the identical lot as its present burger model. Because the fundamental Babe’s menu already options fried hen strips and sandwiches, it is unclear how the newcomer will differentiate itself from the unique. However the chain has loads of time to determine the main points. The build-out isn’t set to wrap up till Might 2025.
Babe’s Previous Usual Meals may also take its time slicing the ribbon at a brand new 7129 NW Loop 410 outpost. An upcoming restaurant, set to be the seventh location for the chain, will hearth up the grills in July 2025.
Gray Hwang, the chef behind downtown’s buzzy Shiro Japanese Bistro, has opened a brand new idea. With little fanfare, Yozora Sake & Wine & Listening Bar has begun taking reservations at 22211 W. I-10 #1111 within the Dominion Ridge buying middle. Although the restaurant serves Hwang’s signature Japanese fare, the vibe components from Shiro’s pop sensibilities with retro touches like darkish paneling and big cork audio system.
Field Road Social has lastly divulged the opening date for its hotly anticipated second location in La Cantera. By way of an Instagram submit, the crew stated the 17038 Fiesta Texas Dr. #112 outpost will formally be up and operating by January 2024. As CultureMap beforehand reported, the storefront will supply most of the Hemisfair hotspot’s favourite dishes, together with milk bread doughnuts and the signature smash burger.
Different information and notes
One among San Antonio’s most fondly remembered eating places is making a comeback — form of. In a social media submit, NOLA Brunch & Beignets introduced it’s internet hosting three editions of Cookhouse Nights, serving classics from chef Pieter Sypesteyn’s much-missed eatery. The $129 ticket, with an elective $64 wine pairing, contains tax and gratuity. Restricted reservations can be found for December 2, 9, and 16.
Multi-James Beard Award nominee Steve McHugh is releasing a cookbook devoted to the artwork of preservation. In Cured, named after the eponymous Pearl restaurant, McHugh and Austin-based meals author Paula Forbes will discover dozens of the way to prepare dinner with ferments, pickles, and jams. Signed preorders can be found now from the Twig E-book Store.
Native nonprofit Culinaria has introduced the dates for the winter version of its in style Restaurant Weeks promotion. Mark your calendars for January 15-27, 2024, when dozens of eating places will supply discounted prix-fixe meals for lunch, brunch, and dinner. Taking part eateries can be introduced nearer to the date.
