Well-known Alamo Metropolis chef Johnny Hernandez’s profession is hitting a excessive word due to a brand new partnership with the San Antonio Philharmonic. The native movie star is making a contemporary meals and beverage expertise at downtown’s iconic Scottish Ceremony Cathedral.
In accordance with a launch, the collaboration is supposed to enhance performances within the basic revival temple. Though nothing is fully set in stone, the three way partnership will possible embrace dinner and present pairings, a Sunday brunch service, and lobby receptions.
Hernandez can be contemplating opening a present store stuffed with “connoisseur gadgets, curated wines, and culinary souvenirs impressed by the symphony and San Antonio tradition,” in accordance with the information alert. A cellar cocktail lounge could be open on nights with out performances.
Talking of drinks, Hernandez will up the ante on the venue’s beverage service with ultra-premium single-malt Scotch and a wine bar stocked with surprising vintages. The unique libations might be impressed by classical compositions.
The cocktails might be impressed by classical compositions.Picture courtesy of San Antonio Philharmonic.
“Meals is a type of storytelling, identical to music,” stated San Antonio Philharmonic Govt Director Roberto Treviño within the launch. “We’re creating an area the place each mediums can converse to the soul, have fun heritage, and produce individuals collectively in significant methods.”
Hernandez has been busy lately, introducing plenty of new tasks. In April, he introduced a collaboration between his Burgerteca model and Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant. A meals corridor that includes Burgerteca, The Fruteria, and Southtown Espresso will open in 2026.
Hernandez will share particulars on the Philharmonic partnership throughout performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, going down on Friday and Saturday, Might 23 and 24. Just a few tickets, beginning at $30.50, are nonetheless obtainable.
“This partnership is about honoring the cultural spirit of San Antonio,” stated Hernandez. “We’re not simply serving meals; we’re enhancing the way in which individuals expertise music, structure, and group.”
