Get a taste of South Texas with Carriqui’s prix fixe Restaurtant Weeks menu. | Photo by Potluck Hospitality

3, 2, 1, Eat — Restaurant Weeks are in full swing in the Countdown City, bringing new menu offerings for a limited time to nearly 100+ eateries across SATX.

The bi-annual foodie extravaganza, hosted by Culinaria, kicked off on Monday, Jan. 16. For the next two weeks, participating restaurants will offer prix fixe, three-course meals ranging mostly around $20-$55 and other deals depending on each business.

We’ve gone ahead and selected 10 deals we’re really excited about you might want to check out.

Arrosta, 1803 Broadway St. | Lunch/Dinner | $30-$35 | Authentic Italian street food
Carriqui, 239 E. Grayson St. | Lunch/Dinner | $30-$55 | South Texas cuisine, with an elevated twist
Fiume Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 200 S. Alamo St. | Dinner | $45 | Great pizza along the River Walk
Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine, 5800 Broadway St. | Lunch | $20 | Signature Mexican comfort food
Restaurant Claudine, 517 E. Grayson St. | Lunch | $30 | New American staples
Sari-Sari Supper Club, 10234 State Hwy. 151 | Brunch/Lunch/Dinner | $20-$35 | Traditional Filipino dishes
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, 136 E Grayson St. | Lunch | $30 | Coastal classics with a Southern take
The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St. | Lunch | $20 | Plant-forward, locally-sourced eats
The Jerk Shack, 10234 SH 151 | Lunch/Dinner | $12-$18 | Kind-hearted Jamaican cuisine, no jerks here
Tu Asador, 8055 W. Ave. | Brunch/Lunch/Dinner | $20-$55 | Mexican steakhouse for authentic carne asada

You can find a complete, comprehensive list of restaurants and menu offerings online.

Restaurant Weeks will run through Saturday, Jan. 28, so make sure to leave room for desert. Bon appétit, San Antonio.

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EVENTS

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Wednesday, Jan. 18

Acoustic Sessions in 1100 Springs Plaza | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Answer a few emails, study, or catch up with a friend while you listen to Ponciano Seoane play guitar.
The Big Texas Read | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to 2022 National Book Award finalist Allison Adelle Hedge Coke, author of “Look at This Blue.”

Thursday, Jan. 19

“Crystal City 1969" | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 10 a.m. | Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St., San Antonio | $0-$15 | Watch a play based on the true-life story of Mexican-American teenagers who walked out of class and into civil rights history.
Robert Leroy Hodge: The Devil and the Deep Album Pre-Release | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Artpace, 445 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Hodge is a multi-disciplinary artist who participated in Artpace’s International Artist-in-Residence program in 2017.

Friday, Jan. 20

“RENT” | Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $49-$99 | Follow a year in the life of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side.

Saturday, Jan. 21

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $35-$95 | Starring a live band, this electrifying tribute will celebrate the music of the legendary Aretha Franklin.
SoBAR Nights | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | Rise Recovery, 2803 Mossrock, San Antonio | $5 | Come out for a sober and fun-filled night, featuring mocktails, music, and a 360 photobooth.

Sunday, Jan. 22

San Antonio Asian New Year Festival 2023 | Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio | Free | Take part in festivities like traditional dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a karaoke station, and food vendors.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

79º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
While 2022 was the second-driest year on record for the 210, you may be happy to hear that forecasters expect some relief in 2023. The drought and warmer-than-usual winter have been likely due to a weather phenomenon known as La Niña, set to end this year. ☔ (San Antonio Report)

Civic

The City of San Antonio and the City of Austin have partnered to coordinate travel support for asylum seekers looking to reach their sponsor destinations. CoSA will seek full reimbursement from the federal government to cover costs. 🚌
District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval announced her plans to step down from City Council due to personal and financial considerations. An interim member will be appointed by City Council to fill the final four months of her term. 💼 (San Antonio Express-News)

Concert

Get your Jellyfish Jam on — A Spongebob-themed rave will bring Bikini Bottom to SATX this month. Think: Attendees dressed up as characters from hit Nickelodeon show dancing to your childhood favorite tunes. The event will come to Vibes Event Center on Friday, Jan. 20 — tickets are on sale now. 🧽 (San Antonio Current)

Community

It’s not just the eggs. Recent storms in California are having an impact on local H-E-B’s with a shortage of carrots. It’s unclear when normal shipment quantities will resume, but we’ll be on the lookout for any updates. 🥕 (KSAT-12)

Ranked

In a new study from SmartAsset, SATX ranked No. 4 among the top 100 US cities for economic and population growth. Factors that were evaluated include five-year population change, average yearly growth in economic output, five-year growth in number of businesses + more. (Culture Map San Antonio)

Home

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Festival

Get in touch with your wild side

Unleash your creative beast this year while learning about the West. | Photo provided by The Briscoe

This weekend, the Briscoe Western Art Museum will kick off its 2023 programming with a free festival for all ages. Here’s what you need to know.

The Wild West Wildlife Festival will celebrate the flora and fauna that define the West and inspire Western art.

At the museum, visitors will be able to take part in animal fun with:

Hands-on crafts for all ages
Activities that highlight the wildlife that calls the West home
Art, storytelling, and more to inspire everyone to explore the nature all around them

The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the museum. Get a complete look at The Briscoe’s upcoming events by visiting it’s website.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: Where are you first stopping on your culinary excursion this week, SATX? I’m thinking of finally heading to The Jerk Shack. It recently celebrated it’s anniversary at it location at 10234 TX-151, so it’s seem about time I check it out for myself.

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