May 8, 2024

Today’s Forecast

✈️ Catching (food) flights, not feelings

SATXtoday: Margarita Flight from the Flight Bar at Chicken N Pickle

Sip on the Cadilac Fresco, Guava Paloma, Spicy Blackberry, and Classic margaritas at The Flight Bar inside Chicken N Pickle. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Buckle up, San Antonio. These are your captains speaking, here on SATXtoday flight 210. Okay, we’re not actually flying around San Antonio, but we’re embarking on a culinary journey throughout the Alamo City to see where you can get the best samplings + tastings of food and drinks.

Before we depart, please make sure your tray tables are in the full up-right position and check out these seven places to catch flights, and not feelings, in San Antonio.

Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia, 9630 Huebner Rd. #103

Where biscuits reign supreme, indulge in two open-faced biscuits with an assortment of toppings. Go sweet with strawberry, blackberry, mango, and raspberry jams, or make it savory with peppered, poblano, chorizo, and sausage gravies.

Elotitos Corn Bar, multiple locations

SATXtoday: Elotitos Corn Bar flight — It doesn’t get more puro San Antonio than a corn flight from Elotitos Corn Bar.
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Photo by Elotitos Corn Bar.

Choose from five corn types — like the Traditional, San Antonio, or Hot Cheeto flavors — served in mini cups. Pro tip: Pair it with the agua fresca flight for the ultimate experience.

The Flight Bar, 5215 UTSA Blvd.

Located on the second floor of Chicken N Pickle, this 21+ only space is serving up summer flight favorites including white + red wines, margaritas, and mimosa options.

Medina River Coffee Roasters, 11825 West Ave., Suite 101

SATXtoday: Medina River Coffee Roaster Tea Flight — Tea lovers rejoice, Medina River Coffee Roasters now offers iced tea flights.
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Photo by Medina River Coffee Roasters

Minutes from SAT, check out some of the most popular drink flights in town featuring four coffee or tea flavors of your choosing. Try this: The affogato flight which includes S’mores, Honey Cinnamon, Strawberry, and Butter Pecan.

Paciugo Gelato Cafe, 340 E. Basse Rd.

Travel to Italy without leaving the 210 as you dive into luxuriously smooth gelato flavors of your choosing.

Weathered Souls Brewing, 606 Embassy Oaks – Suite 500

Whether you’re a “MALTerial Girl” or looking to “Raze Some Helles,” pick four pours from its beer list to try.

One more flight option

Events

Wednesday, May 8

Wellness Wednesday: Stress Less With Mindfulness | Wednesday, May 8 | 10-11 a.m. | Bexar County AgriLife Urban Farm, 1615 Sherman, San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and learn about mindfulness tips to reduce stress + how to enhance your well-being.
Coffee, Crosswords, and Chisme | Wednesday, May 8 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | McCreless Library, 1023 Ada St., San Antonio | Free | Solve puzzles while discussing the outfits from Monday night’s Met Gala and other celebrity news.
Garden Nights | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-9 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $0-$18 | Head to the garden for extended hours, food + drinks, a vendor market, live entertainment, and don’t miss its newest exhibit “Huntopia.”

Thursday, May 9

CPS Energy x WUSA Resource Fair | Thursday, May 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women Unlimited Headquarters, 8721 Botts Ln., San Antonio | Free | Women are encouraged to come learn how they can expand their business through networking, grant opportunities, and utility assistance.
Poetry Night in Culture Commons Gallery | Thursday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Plaza de Armas, 115 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio | Free | Listen to local poets as they perform new works inspired by the “Resilient and Responsive: Artists and the Environment” exhibition.
Directors’ Showcase of NVC Student Films | Thursday, May 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Palmetto Center for the Arts at Northwest Vista College, 3535 N. Ellison Dr., San Antonio | Free | Watch short films + scenes created by students and stay for a keynote address by local actor, director, and producer Daniel Ramos.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Traffic

TxDOT announced the southbound ramps of Loop 410 at the I-10 interchange in east San Antonio will close for construction nightly from 9 p.m. through tomorrow at 5 a.m. Learn more about the current road conditions around town.

Sports

Victor Wembanyama was named the 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. This season, Wemby played in 71 games, scored 1,522 points, 755 rebounds, 274 assists, 254 blocks, and broke a number of records. Fun fact: He is the first French player + third Spur to win this award.

Real Estate

Three investment groups recently purchased large commercial properties around the Alamo City. Dogwood Commercial bought the 164,000-sqft San Pedro Plaza office tower (7330 San Pedro Ave.) on April 17. While Headwall Investments + SageView Partners purchased four shopping centers (think the Colonnade collection of shopping centers) along I-10 in March. (SA Report)

Eat

Whataburger added a new coffee-infused shake to its menu for a limited time. The Caramel Latte Shake includes espresso, caramel, and creamy vanilla — perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth + fueling your day. Order it today in-store, at the drive-thru, online, and on the Whataburger App.

Closed

Alebrije is closing temporarily beginning Wednesday, May 15 to Tuesday, June 18 to work on renovations to its space in order to better serve customers. While closed, the bakery will continue to take custom orders + caterings. Need another place to grab your pan dulce? Check out our guide.

Listen

Let’s discuss how sophomore defensive lineman DJ Hicks Reuben Owens, Micah Tease, and Donovan Green are set for a breakout season at Kyle Field. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Edu

Heads up, San Antonio parents: There’s still time for your PK4-12th grade student to attend Somerset Academy during the 2024-2025 school year (think: college and career resources, diverse programs of study + a social-emotional curriculum). Here’s how to secure a spot.*

Wellness

Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*

Festival

🎸 The count down is on

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Each year, thousands of people gather together in Zilker Park for all-day live music across two weekends. | Photo by Roger Ho for ACL Fest

The wait is over — the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival lineup is here.

After teasing artists from the roster with a phone line over the weekend, some speculations were confirmed. The 2024 headliners are Dua Lipa, blink-182, Khruangbin, Chris Stapleton, Leon Bridges, and Tyler, the Creator.

This year’s lineup includes both newcomers and returning pros. Artists like Dua Lipa, blink-182, and Reneé Rapp will make their ACL debut this year.

However, the return has been a long time in the making for some artists: Leon Bridges will perform at the fest for the first time since 2015, Pretty Lights first performed in 2011, Khruangbin + Chris Stapleton first appeared in 2016, and Tyler, the Creator stopped by the festival as recently as 2021.

The festival returns to Zilker Park for two weekends: Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13. Ready to grab tickets? Weekend wristbands start at $360.

Asked

How likely are you to attend Austin City Limits this year?

A. Very likely
B. Likely
C. Not likely
D. Not interested

Rock out with our poll

The Buy

Sunglasses under $100, because we’re heading into the brightest months of the year (yay). We like these tortoiseshell Ray-Bans or this cat-eye Jimmy Choo pair.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

I have some of the best memories of ACL. I went for the first time in 2016 when I was in grad school. My friend Lisa and I embarked on weekend one + saw Major Lazer, Porter Robinson, and ScHoolboy Q.

My tip for those going to the festival: Wear comfy shoes you don’t mind messing up (because you will) and bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.

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