In Austin, celeb sightings are so frequent that it’s virtually a mini Los Angeles. However more and more, in-the-know stars like Cristela Alonzo, David Chang, and, uhm, Ernie Hudson, are making the trek down I-35 to take a look at what San Antonio’s eating scene has to supply.
Chang, the restaurateur behind Momofuku and host of Netflix’s Ugly Scrumptious, was reportedly on the town filming a brand new journey and meals sequence for CNN. The featured visitor was Texas-born sitcom pioneer Cristela Alonzo.
The pair was first noticed downtown through the weekend, the place they stopped to pose with La Panadería house owners José and David Cáceres and take a look at the cafe’s well-known conchas. Subsequent, the crew made a jaunt to Beacon Hill to go to Blanco Cafe.
José and David Cáceres pose with La Panadería’s José and David Cáceres.La Pandería/ Instagram
“We need to thank Chef David Chang and Cristela Alonzo for visiting us this previous weekend! We hope you loved your Blanco Enchiladas,” wrote the enterprise on Instagram.
CNN has not formally introduced any new venture with the world-renowned chef, however social media has been abuzz with varied sightings. The sequence appears to be comparable in format to Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations, with Chang and a particular visitor visiting new cities every week.
Whereas Chang and Alonzo didn’t give San Antonians a lot time to get out their autograph books, Hudson’s appearances are preplanned. The unique Ghostbuster shall be on the town, lending a hand to animal care nonprofit Pet Meals Financial institution.
The actor will make 4 San Antonio stops throughout his go to. On March 21, Hudson will go to the Leon Springs Rudy’s BBQ at 24152 I-10 from 11 am-1 pm and Pet Provides Plus at 22103 Bulverde Rd. from 3-5 pm.
March 22 will carry a meet-and-greet to Rudy’s at 10623 Westover Hills Blvd. between 11 am-1 pm earlier than he heads to New Braunfels for a go to to Pet Provides Plus at 2736 Loop 337 from 3-5 pm. Each of the pet retailer appearances will embrace adoption occasions.
Ernie Hudson will make a number of stops throughout his San Antonio tour. Photograph by Roy Rochlin/Getty Photos for ReedPop
“Cease by to fulfill Ernie, undertake a brand new furry member of the family, take pleasure in some scrumptious BBQ, and make a donation to assist us assist shelter pets who want it most,” wrote Pet Meals Financial institution in its announcement put up.
Hudson appears to be a fan of San Antonio’s barbecue chains. In early 2025, he rubbed elbows with followers at Invoice Miller places in Selma and Leon Springs.
What a-lister will subsequent pop up within the Alamo Metropolis is anybody’s guess. However with South by Southwest ending Wednesday, March 18, in Austin, certainly one other celeb will seem on San Antonio’s social media feeds.
