11.30.2023

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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.

🎄 Breakfast at Rudolph’s

Unique winter and holiday espresso menus in San Antonio

Find the Mr. Grinch matcha latte at Coffee Crush along with other festive favorites. | Photo by Coffee Crush

You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Sumatra, and Java — that’s how it goes right? The holidays are in full swing with the tree up, house decorated, and reindeer antlers on cars — what else can add to this festive feeling? Don’t say the crowds at the mall.

Looks like our good ol’ cups-of-Joe are getting in on the festivities with San Antonio coffee shops announcing winter menus; from the Grinch Matcha Latte to a cozy classic like the Raspberry White Chocolate Latte, here are five spots where you can find these Kringle concoctions.

Coffee Crush, 18010 Bulverde Rd. #109

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You can find the Mr. Grinch Matcha Latte here, as well as the Gingerbread + Candy Cane Shakerato’s.

Coffee + Culture Bakery, 13489 Blanco Rd.

Stay awhile and snuggle up with a book as you sip on the Ginger, Christmas Tree, or Peppermint Mocha Latte. The tasty trio is set to leave its menu on Sunday, Jan. 7.

PRESS Coffee Holiday Drinks.jpg — Sip on this holiday delight at PRESS Coffee.
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Photo by PRESS Coffee

PRESS Coffee, multiple locations

Stop by one of its two locations to try the Raspberry White Chocolate Latte for that cozy feeling. Baby, it’s cold outside. Not to worry, you can order these drinks hot as well.

Southbound Coffee, 246 E. Cevallos St.

Enjoy not one, but six winter drink items such as Sweater Weather (made with mocha syrup, eggnog cold foam, and espresso), and the Wintergreen (featuring house-made peppermint and horchata syrup with matcha).

Sunshine Brew, 5615 Lonestar Pkwy.

The Alamo Ranch coffee truck released its ‘Tis the Season Flavor List that includes the Maple Wonderland, Milk & Cookies, Oh Snap!, and more.

Do you have any holiday coffee recommendations? Let us know, and we may do a part two.

Asked

What’s your favorite holiday coffee drink?

A. Peppermint Mocha Latte
B. Gingerbread Latte
C. Eggnog Latte
D. Raspberry White Chocolate Latte

Let us snow

Events

Thursday, Nov. 30

Holiday Night City | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Ring in the holidays with a pet-friendly Yappy Hour, live music, pet adoptions, local vendors, and food.
Lightscape Value Night | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $10-$24 | Enjoy one of six discounted nights at this annual light show.
Daniel Miller & the Red Roses + The Montvales + Curtis Mcmurtry | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 9 p.m. | The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | See this band play at the local honky tonk bar.

Friday, Dec. 1

First Annual Nutcracker Spectacular | Friday, Dec. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Broadway Building, 110 Broadway St., San Antonio | Free | Take photos with the Grinch, sip on hot cocoa, and listen to carolers.
Here Comes Santa Paws | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7 p.m. | McIntyre’s Southtown, 1035 S. Presa St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your dog for free photos with Santa, pup cups, and Christmas-themed cocktails available for purchase.
First Friday Pub Run | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | On The Rocks Pub, 270 Losoya St., San Antonio | Free | Embrace the spirit of Bad Santa on this night full of friends, drinks, and festive fun.

Events calendar here

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Shop

🚲 Bike Thursday: Score $1,200 off an e-bike for the cyclist on your list

Every Upway e-bike is eligible for a 14-day return and backed by a one-year warranty. | Photos by Upway

Have an active loved one on your shopping list? We’ve got you.

Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled e-bikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep — so your favorite person can get rolling right after unwrapping.

E-bikes are typically more expensive than bicycles, but you can score yours for up to $1,200 off.

(Order before Wednesday, Dec. 20 and use code TREE for free express shipping.)

Shop Upway e-bikes

News Notes

Announced

The City of San Antonio announced its inaugural Holidays on Houston Street Fun Run is taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the San Pedro Creek Culture Park. The one-mile Fun Run is $25 and the 5K run + walk is $35.

Eat

Local tortilla factory — and SATXtoday Best Flour Tortilla Bracket Challenge nominee — La Luz is accepting pre-orders for its tamales and buñuelos. Order online by Saturday, Dec. 23, and pick them up on Sunday, Dec. 24.

Food

Nowhere Bookshop made a permanent addition to its sweets menu with the Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes. The treats are gluten free (but not celiac safe) and made by local bakery, Scratch Kitchen.

Sports

The San Antonio Spurs added two regular season games in December. The team will travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. and host the Chicago Bulls Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The games can be viewed on Bally Sports and ESPN.

Traffic

As the holidays ramp up, San Antonians will see an increase in downtown traffic due to road closures and winter events. The city recommends taking public transportation or ride-share services to avoid the frustration. Check out the city’s lane closure report to stay up to date.

Theater

The Wonder Theatre shared a first-look of its lead characters in the production of “Meet Me in St. Louis.” You can see Alonzo Corona as Lon Smith and Lindsea Woodall as Rose Smith this Friday for its opening show. Tickets are on sale starting at $18.

Plan Ahead

San Antonio Parks & Recreation postponed it’s free December Star Party to Saturday, Jan. 6 at Medina River Natural Area from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come out to observe the night sky and learn about constellations + planets.

Stat

95%. That was the graduation rate for Somerset Academies’ 2021-22 school year. With four locations situated throughout our community, the school serves students from PK4-12th grade and offers different options no matter what stage of life your student is at. Learn more about which campus would fit your student best and how to enroll.*

Learn

You’re invited to CPS Energy’s tele-town hall, moderated by VP of Corporate Communications and Marketing Melissa Sorola, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 7-8 p.m. (yes, that’s today). President Rudy D. Garza + CFO Cory Kuchinsky will discuss the upcoming rate increase, customer billing assistance, and community investments.*

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🍳 Yes, Chef

Meet the 2023 class of Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars

Meet your 2023 San Antonio StarChefs; Dustin Baker, Emil Oliva, Nicola Blaque, Andrew Ho and Sean Wen. | Photos by StarChefs

We’re starstruck. Restaurant industry magazine StarChefs named its 2023 Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars.

Out of the 23 food + beverage professionals, there are four San Antonio StarChef’s across three categories. The winners are chosen by StarChef’s editorial staff out of 100+ chefs, bartenders, and tastemakers in the area.

To celebrate, StarChefs will host Rising Stars Restaurant Week Friday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 15, giving locals a chance to taste signature bites from the winners. Might we suggest: The Curry Boys BBQ Brisket Smoke Show? Here’s a list of the local winners:

Emil Oliva is the head chef of Leche de Tigre in Southtown.
Nicola Blaque is the owner and chef of The Jerk Shack and Mi Roti.
Andrew Ho and Sean Wen co-own + operate the Curry Boys BBQ, Pinch Boil House, and Wurst Behavior.
Dustin Baker is the owner and brewer of Roadmap Brewing Co.

Learn about the contest

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

I often try the wackiest drinks I find, whether it’s at a coffee shop or one of those 30+ flavor Coke machines, I just need to try something new. That being said, the Wintergreen from Southbound Coffee was an instant delight. Smooth, sweet, and cozy, what more do you want this winter season?

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