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Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week starts with sad closures and ends with exciting openings. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend via this guide. 1. San Antonio Tex-Mex staple to close after 51…at CultureMap San Antonio
Arden Ward
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
One of San Antonio’s most theatrical addresses is preparing for an encore. The 77-room Aztec Hotel at 201 E. Commerce St., part of Marriott International's boutique Tribute Portfolio, will celebrate its grand opening on October 17.The…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Another vintage San Antonio steakhouse has folded up its checkered tablecloths. The Hungry Farmer Steakhouse at 7015 I-35 Access Rd. has closed following the late September death of its last remaining founder, Jack Garrahan.Garrahan’s…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Current
From SA to the surrounding Hill Country, lots of places are breaking out the pumpkins and cutting paths through the corn.at San Antonio Current
San Antonio Current Staff
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
San Antonio’s Briscoe Western Art Museum has completed renovations on its River Walk home, and its new centerpiece doesn't just hang on a wall. It is the wall.The nearly 20-foot LED wall anchors the Valerie Urschel Guenther Four Pillars…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Current
The free program this Saturday will feature scholars, artists, journalists, cultural leaders and advocates from both sides of the border.at San Antonio Current
Kat McKinney
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Three San Antonio neighbors — with New Braunfels at the top of the pack— have been rated among the best small cities in America for 2026.WalletHub's annual survey compared over 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000…at CultureMap San Antonio
Amber Heckler
Local press San Antonio Current
Fast-growing PopUp Bagels counts celebrities Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan and JJ Watt among its investors.Food & Drink at San Antonio Current
Sanford Nowlin · Food & Drink
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo isn’t killin' much time in rolling out its 2027 headliners. Country chart-topper Clint Black and Southern rock veterans The Marshall Tucker Band are among the second wave of performers coming to the…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
As Yemeni cafés continue to rise in popularity across San Antonio, a new business in the Silk Road Cultural Heritage District is bringing a different Middle Eastern tradition to the city. Alzer's Roastery — a one-stop shop for coffee,…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
The interior design experts at Houzz are unveiling the hottest renovation trends for San Antonio homeowners who are ready to say goodbye their outdated bathrooms and step into updated, self-care retreats.The "2026 U.S. Houzz Bathroom…at CultureMap San Antonio
Amber Heckler
Local press San Antonio Current
Valdez will receive $800,000 in funding over a five-year period, allowing him to explore new projects without financial stress.at San Antonio Current
Anjali Gupta
Local press San Antonio Current
The Alamo City is watching orchestral identity being dismantled and reconstructed in real time.at San Antonio Current
Stacy Jarvis
Local press San Antonio Current
The new entry into San Antonio's coastal Mexican food scene offers hits but also a lot of misses.Food & Drink at San Antonio Current
Ron Bechtol · Food & Drink
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Another San Antonio mom-and-pop is saying goodbye amidst a shifting dining landscape. In a social media post, The Curve Restaurant, located at 4379 SE Military Dr. on the South Side, said it will close in December after 51 years. The…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Current
The concept's first restaurant, known for its Asian-inspired fried chicken, will continue serving in Alamo Heights.Food & Drink at San Antonio Current
Katherine Stinson · Food & Drink
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
For most of the 21st century, and especially the last 15 years, Tom Cruise has been a “movie star” rather than an “actor.” That’s not to say he’s a bad actor, but rather that his focus has been on making blockbuster movies where his unique…at CultureMap San Antonio
Alex Bentley
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Three Texans have been named 2026 MacArthur Fellows, one of the most prestigious honors in the U.S. for artists, scientists, and scholars. Among them is San Antonio native Vincent Valdez, currently serving as Alamo Colleges’ inaugural…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
San Antonio’s dean of Nuevo Latino cuisine is stretching out from Southtown to Hemisfair. Rene Fernandez, the chef behind Azúca Nuevo Latino and Hola!, will open Park @ 510 Deli & Market in the historic Pereida House at 510 S. Alamo St. on…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Current
The suit accuses the Phil's former musical director, Jeffrey Kahane, of stealing 'trade secrets' to start the Harmonium of Texas.at San Antonio Current
Sanford Nowlin
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
San Antonio travelers with a soft spot for the arts will have an easy time planning a weekend getaway with all of the music festivals, art fairs, and other cultural showcases happening around Texas this month.From a weekend of Western…at CultureMap San Antonio
Amber Heckler
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Everyone loves puppets, but that’s not all Alamo City is serving at the start of October. Flutter through the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival or relive the aughts with Lupe Fiasco and Gym Class Heroes. Check out the top seven…at CultureMap San Antonio
Paige Turner
Local press San Antonio Current
The show, which opens this Thursday at Fl!ght Gallery, will memorialize a neighborhood erased to make way for HemisFarir '68.at San Antonio Current
Anjali Gupta
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
As far as spirits go, mezcal is only slightly less controversial than pineapple on pizza, maligned because it's anything but neutral. It can be smoky and earthy or floral and herby; the more than 40 subspecies of agave create almost…at CultureMap San Antonio
Katherine Stinson
Local press San Antonio Magazine
San Antonio Magazine Staff
Local press San Antonio Current
The comedian, who just dropped a new Netflix special, will perform this Saturday.at San Antonio Current
Valerie Lopez
Local press San Antonio Current
The play opens this Saturday and will offer the first public look at the children's theater's renovated facilities.at San Antonio Current
Sanford Nowlin
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
The strip center at 2211 NW Military Hwy. may not be flashy, but it is quickly becoming one of the San Antonio-area’s most diverse restaurant rows. Castle Hills Market, already home to a pizzeria, a dessert bar, a sushiya, and an Eastern…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Missick Cellars has barely had time to set out the glasses at its new Boerne tasting room before needing to break out the bubbles. The newcomer has been named the only San Antonio-area winner of the Texas Vintners Cup, one of the state's…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Maybe it's the price of beef or the glut of traditional Tex-Mex spots in the city, but mariscos are having a moment in San Antonio. The trend will continue this fall when Báltico Seafood & Grill opens at 402 N. Loop 1604 W. in Stone Oak.…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Magazine
Becca Hensley
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
In addition to enjoying priceless works indoors, visitors to San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum often rave about the manicured lawns, outdoor sculptures, koi pond, and Japanese-inspired garden outside the walls. Now, a $500,000 grant will help…at CultureMap San Antonio
Edmond Ortiz
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Lammes Candies looked like it had reached the end of its 141-year run when the Austin confectionery announced in April that it would close, citing “changing market conditions and the long-term sustainability of our operations.”But its…at CultureMap San Antonio
Kimberly Reeves
Local press San Antonio Current
The original Baltico is based in Torreón, Mexico, so this marks the concept’s first expansion into Texas.Food & Drink at San Antonio Current
Katherine Stinson · Food & Drink
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
A familiar name in San Antonio cuisine is striking out on his own. Frederman Macy, an alumnus of The Argyle and Sukeban, will open Omakase Macy at 520 Bonham St. this fall. In a text exchange, Macy says that the restaurant will offer…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
A new report has reaffirmed that San Antonio's diverse food scene stacks up as one of the best in the country. San Antonio claimed the No. 18 spot in WalletHub's just-released study comparing the "Best Foodie Cities in America."To…at CultureMap San Antonio
Amber Heckler
Local press San Antonio Magazine
Terry Scott Bertling
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
San Antonio City Council may have recently faced a budget crunch, but the city’s economy is still drawing international attention. UK-based global forecasting firm Oxford Economics has named the Greater San Antonio region one of just five…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Call it a recession indicator. Amid a nationwide boom in second-hand shopping, San Antonio is getting another new thrift chain. Arc Thrift Stores (stylized as the lower-case arc) will make its Alamo City (and Texas) debut at 5776 Stemmons…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Current
'I’ll use it as fuel to the fire for the whole year and for years to come,' point guard Dylan Harper said.at San Antonio Current
Kiko Martinez
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property as part of a bankruptcy plan, with hopes that a buyer will preserve the camp's “historic mission” following the death of 27 campers and counselors swept away by a…at CultureMap San Antonio
Associated Press
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
A viral Connecticut bakery is making its way to San Antonio. TikTok sensation PopUp Bagels will open its first Alamo City location in The Collection shopping center at 7959 Broadway St. The company first announced the San Antonio expansion…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press San Antonio Current
San Antonio Botanical Garden planted 10,000 marigolds and tapped local artist Regina Moya to create larger-than-life sculptures of El Catrina.at San Antonio Current
Kat McKinney
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Can music help mend a fractured nation? That’s the question behind American Revival, a traveling concert series headed to San Antonio’s Tobin Center on October 5. The live revue combines national headliners, local acts, and special guests…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
Four San Antonio-area writers are trying a new model that might shake up the publishing industry. Inbound Books, a new co-op publishing house, will release its first book, BJ Bell’s Karma Ledger, on October 23. Bell and fellow authors…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
A Rio Grande Valley chain known for delivering macro-optimized meals is continuing its major San Antonio-area expansion. After filing plans to open in Schertz and the Far West Side, Fork to Fit Kitchen is now eyeing a new location at 35590…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
A Cedar Park-based churrascaria is taking a bite out of San Antonio’s dining scene. Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouse is opening in the buzzy Portico at Shaenfield Ranch development at 7807 W. Loop 1604 N. on Tuesday, September 29. The Far…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
Local press CultureMap San Antonio
A new tasting room is giving San Antonians another reason to take a day trip to the Hill Country. Formando Vineyards, a family owned winery shaped by six generations of Texas ranching, will open at 11835 N. State Highway 16 in…at CultureMap San Antonio
Brandon Watson
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