Mexico-based Brazilian steakhouse chain Bovino’s Churrascaría will open its first U.S. location in Northwest San Antonio next week, adding to its string of eateries in luxurious vacay spots such as Playa del Carmen and Cancun.The restaurant will feature a Portuguese and Spanish style of grilled meat — or churrasco — prominent in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. In Bovino’s case, staff will serve meats Brazilian-style, slicing table-side orders off large skewers.To add a humanitarian twist to its arrival, Bovino’s will donate a portion of proceeds to local nonprofit Culinaria during...…Mexico-based Brazilian steakhouse chain Bovino’s Churrascaría will open its first U.S. location in Northwest San Antonio next week, adding to its string of eateries in luxurious vacay spots such as Playa del Carmen and Cancun.The restaurant will feature a Portuguese and Spanish style of grilled meat — or churrasco — prominent in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. In Bovino’s case, staff will serve meats Brazilian-style, slicing table-side orders off large skewers.To add a humanitarian twist to its arrival, Bovino’s will donate a portion of proceeds to local nonprofit Culinaria during...WW…

The newly opened BallHogg's BBQ is aiming to bring together barbecue and sports lovers on San Antonio's East Side.The eatery held a grand opening Monday, slinging slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork and sausage. It also serves up a selection of homemade sides including baked beans, coleslaw, green beans, potato salad and sweet corn.Plans are also in the works to feature local art, sports on every big screen, live music and poetry, according to BallHogg's .The new spot, located at 2941 E Houston St., will be open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.So many restaurants, so little time. Find...…The newly opened BallHogg's BBQ is aiming to bring together barbecue and sports lovers on San Antonio's East Side.The eatery held a grand opening Monday, slinging slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork and sausage. It also serves up a selection of homemade sides including baked beans, coleslaw, green beans, potato salad and sweet corn.Plans are also in the works to feature local art, sports on every big screen, live music and poetry, according to BallHogg's .The new spot, located at 2941 E Houston St., will be open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.So many restaurants, so little time. Find...WW…

Long-anticipated Cambodian noodle house Golden Wat will open its doors in February, according to a social media post.“It is Friday, SA, and we have some news for YOU!! We are so grateful + excited to announce that we will be opening in February,” a read.The noodle house is a new concept from local chef Pieter Sypesteyn and his wife and business partner Susan, whose Cambodian heritage plays a big part in the flavorful menu.“My mom had a noodle spot in Cambodia, and it was her way of surviving. She really is my inspiration for how we run our businesses,” Susan Sypesteyn told the Current...…Long-anticipated Cambodian noodle house Golden Wat will open its doors in February, according to a social media post.“It is Friday, SA, and we have some news for YOU!! We are so grateful + excited to announce that we will be opening in February,” a read.The noodle house is a new concept from local chef Pieter Sypesteyn and his wife and business partner Susan, whose Cambodian heritage plays a big part in the flavorful menu.“My mom had a noodle spot in Cambodia, and it was her way of surviving. She really is my inspiration for how we run our businesses,” Susan Sypesteyn told the Current...WW…

Switch to the of this page.Kung Fu Saloon, a Texas-based bar-restaurant-arcade chain, will open its first San Antonio location on the Northwest Side this summer.Kung Fu has teased fans with “coming soon” posts on social media since last summer but recently shared a graphic that reads, “Get ready to party, San Antonio.”According to the chain’s website, each Kung Fu Saloon location features a collection of vintage arcade games, skee ball, shuffleboard, foosball, ping pong, board games, karaoke rooms, a full bar and pub-style grub to fuel the fun.A representative of the restaurant chain told...…Switch to the of this page.Kung Fu Saloon, a Texas-based bar-restaurant-arcade chain, will open its first San Antonio location on the Northwest Side this summer.Kung Fu has teased fans with “coming soon” posts on social media since last summer but recently shared a graphic that reads, “Get ready to party, San Antonio.”According to the chain’s website, each Kung Fu Saloon location features a collection of vintage arcade games, skee ball, shuffleboard, foosball, ping pong, board games, karaoke rooms, a full bar and pub-style grub to fuel the fun.A representative of the restaurant chain told...WW…

Switch to the of this page.District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño is stumping for more targeted relief for local bars and restaurants, saying he's found the cash in the city budget to make it happen, .Treviño told the daily his proposal has the backing of four other council members but Mayor Ron Nirenberg refuses to schedule it for a hearing before the governance committee — a key step before it receives a full vote.“All I can say is that it just seems to be waiting around,” Treviño told the . “I don’t know what the reason is that it hasn’t come up.”In a statement to the daily, Nirenberg...…Switch to the of this page.District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño is stumping for more targeted relief for local bars and restaurants, saying he's found the cash in the city budget to make it happen, .Treviño told the daily his proposal has the backing of four other council members but Mayor Ron Nirenberg refuses to schedule it for a hearing before the governance committee — a key step before it receives a full vote.“All I can say is that it just seems to be waiting around,” Treviño told the . “I don’t know what the reason is that it hasn’t come up.”In a statement to the daily, Nirenberg...WW…

Windcrest is about to get a soul transplant.No, not in the spiritual sense. East Side soul food staple Mrs. Kitchen will move north, taking over an 8,000-square-foot space in the suburb in coming months, the .Owner Garlan McPherson told the daily that customers had to pack into the Mrs. Kitchen's existing 1,700-square-foot restaurant and often griped about parking.What's more, McPherson had to close the eatery, located at 2242 E. Commerce St., due to pandemic capacity restraints. While he set up a makeshift drive-thru for to-go orders, business still took a hit. McPherson began...…Windcrest is about to get a soul transplant.No, not in the spiritual sense. East Side soul food staple Mrs. Kitchen will move north, taking over an 8,000-square-foot space in the suburb in coming months, the .Owner Garlan McPherson told the daily that customers had to pack into the Mrs. Kitchen's existing 1,700-square-foot restaurant and often griped about parking.What's more, McPherson had to close the eatery, located at 2242 E. Commerce St., due to pandemic capacity restraints. While he set up a makeshift drive-thru for to-go orders, business still took a hit. McPherson began...WW…

Switch to the of this page.Texas bars may be under capacity regulations due to COVID-19, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at video purportedly shot at a recent Cowboys Dancehall performance.San Antonio's Cowboys, known for huge dance floors and live country music shows, is under scrutiny after a Facebook user posted footage Sunday afternoon appearing to show concertgoers there packed shoulder-to-shoulder.Facebook user Melanie Martinez shared the 27-second clip, which she said was shot at the venue, presumably during Saturday night’s sold-out Cody Johnson concert.Cowboys...…Switch to the of this page.Texas bars may be under capacity regulations due to COVID-19, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at video purportedly shot at a recent Cowboys Dancehall performance.San Antonio's Cowboys, known for huge dance floors and live country music shows, is under scrutiny after a Facebook user posted footage Sunday afternoon appearing to show concertgoers there packed shoulder-to-shoulder.Facebook user Melanie Martinez shared the 27-second clip, which she said was shot at the venue, presumably during Saturday night’s sold-out Cody Johnson concert.Cowboys...WW…

Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based chain poised to set up in shop in of hallowed punk-rock haven Taco Land, has announced opening dates for its two San Antonio locations.The restaurant where the legendary Grayson Street music venue once stood will begin serving March 22,, while a brand-new Rim location will be slinging tacos even sooner: late February.“I’m a Dallas guy, but I’m a Texan, and I love San Antonio,” Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover told the news site. “There’s great diversity and an up-and-coming food culture, and San Antonio is one of the most culturally rich cities I know of.”The chain —...…Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based chain poised to set up in shop in of hallowed punk-rock haven Taco Land, has announced opening dates for its two San Antonio locations.The restaurant where the legendary Grayson Street music venue once stood will begin serving March 22,, while a brand-new Rim location will be slinging tacos even sooner: late February.“I’m a Dallas guy, but I’m a Texan, and I love San Antonio,” Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover told the news site. “There’s great diversity and an up-and-coming food culture, and San Antonio is one of the most culturally rich cities I know of.”The chain —...WW…

Locally owned fast-food chain Burger Boy will debut a fourth location this spring, renovating a North Side building into a 2,300-square-foot burger, shake and crinkle-cut fry mecca.The new spot will be located at 151 W. Bitters Road, in a space that formerly housed an El Pollo Loco restaurant.The homegrown burger chain opened a third location roughly a year ago on the corner of Loop 1604 and Liberty Field.So many restaurants, so little time. Find out the latest San Antonio dining news with our .San Antonio Current works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team...…Locally owned fast-food chain Burger Boy will debut a fourth location this spring, renovating a North Side building into a 2,300-square-foot burger, shake and crinkle-cut fry mecca.The new spot will be located at 151 W. Bitters Road, in a space that formerly housed an El Pollo Loco restaurant.The homegrown burger chain opened a third location roughly a year ago on the corner of Loop 1604 and Liberty Field.So many restaurants, so little time. Find out the latest San Antonio dining news with our .San Antonio Current works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team...WW…

Switch to the of this page.On a cold December afternoon in 2013, among food writers, farmers and noted Texas chefs, I learned what it means to be happier than a pig in shit.I’d heard the phrase before, but on the sprawling grounds of South Texas Heritage Pork, an artisan hog farm nestled just 50 minutes southeast of downtown San Antonio, I saw firsthand exactly how happy the critters could be.That afternoon, our motley crew of local food pros — some boasting deep Louisiana roots — banded together to hold a traditional boucherie. The rural southern Louisiana tradition centers around the...…Switch to the of this page.On a cold December afternoon in 2013, among food writers, farmers and noted Texas chefs, I learned what it means to be happier than a pig in shit.I’d heard the phrase before, but on the sprawling grounds of South Texas Heritage Pork, an artisan hog farm nestled just 50 minutes southeast of downtown San Antonio, I saw firsthand exactly how happy the critters could be.That afternoon, our motley crew of local food pros — some boasting deep Louisiana roots — banded together to hold a traditional boucherie. The rural southern Louisiana tradition centers around the...WW…