A brand new St. Paul Sq. restaurant is noodling on what high quality eating means in 2026. Miles, a brand new idea named after jazz nice Miles Davis, will open Could 22 within the former residence of Francis Bogside at 1170 E. Commerce St., bringing an improvisational menu and a cool cat vibe.
The restaurant comes from Tatanka Guerrero of Dreamers & Doers, the hospitality group behind El Tigre Espresso Roasters, Al Campo in Marfa, and Trona in Austin. Chef Steven Lopez, previously of Resort Emma’s Supper and founding father of Nomad Provisions, will lead the kitchen, whereas one other notable native chef can have an surprising function. Matt Garcia, contemporary off a CultureMap Tastemaker Award for Rising Star Chef of the Yr, will take off the toque to run front-of-house.
True to its namesake, Miles will do a variety of riffing on acquainted dishes. Snapper ceviche will get some summertime freshness from melon, whereas a “crème de la crème” plate pairs nation ham with caviar, béchamel, and buttered brioche. The butcher’s steak is slathered with gochujang carrot butter.
The menu served on the central bar is much more of a goof. Fries are introduced as a “service,” a mild mocking of certainly one of up to date eating’s most self-serious tendencies. Company can pair a fish sandwich “Completely satisfied Meal” with a Excessive Life pony or gin martini and end with a seasonal doughnut. And — pattern alert — Miles might be one other San Antonio restaurant getting diners amped up on caviar bumps.“
San Antonio has been actually thrilling for us, and Miles feels just like the pure subsequent step,” mentioned Guerrero, in a launch. “With this idea, we wished to create one thing that feels intentional, welcoming, and stuffed with vitality – a spot the place individuals can are available for nice meals and drinks, however keep as a result of the room feels alive.”
Reservations at the moment are open on Resy. After the Memorial Day weekend opening, common hours might be Wednesday via Monday, 5 pm to midnight, with prolonged service till 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. You will get a sneak peek of the inside right here.
Nonetheless to return is Condor, a South American-influenced wine bar within the former Anne’s house subsequent door. Dreamers & Doers says bottles might be popped within the upcoming weeks. In the meantime, Gigi’s Deli, Garcia’s sandwich store, might be on hiatus via June.
