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🍝 SATXtoday’s Restaurant Weeks picks

Culinaria’s Restaurant Weeks returns to San Antonio

SATXtoday: Jardin
Order “The Greek” Hummus as your lunch appetizer at Jardin during Culinaria’s Restaurant Weeks. | Photo by Jardin
Guess who’s back? Get ready to feast locally, San Antonio.

Restaurant Weeks returns starting Saturday, Aug. 11 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 24. Every year, CULINARIA puts on the bi-annual experience as a way to promote the Alamo City as a premier foodie destination. It also helps that we’re a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Proceeds from Restaurant Weeks + other annual events go back to supporting its mission and culinary education programs in our community.

SATXtoday: go fish wine bar

Swing by Go Fish Wine Bar near the Historic Pearl for dinner during Restaurant Weeks.

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Photo by @gofishwinebar

Here’s how Restaurant Weeks works:
  • Participating eateries offer three-course prix-fixe menus
  • Brunch menus are $25
  • Lunch menus range between $20-$30
  • Dinner menus are either $35, $45 or $55
  • To-go options are available at many of the participating restaurants
While there are over 100 restaurants participating this year, there are a couple in particular that the SATXtoday team is especially excited to try:

Box Street All Day, multiple locations | Offering $25 lunch (Monday to Friday only)

Corinne, 555 S. Alamo St. | Offering $55 dinner

Dough Pizzeria, multiple locations | Offering $20 lunch, $35 dinner

Four Brothers, 112 College St. | Offering $35 lunch, $55 dinner

Go Fish Wine Bar, 125 W. Grayson St. | Offering $35 dinner

Jardín, 555 Funston Pl. | Offering $25 lunch, $35 dinner

SATXtoday: Roca & Martillo cheesecake

Choose the White Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert at Roca & Martillo.

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Photo by Roca & Martillo

Künstler Brewing, 302 E. Lachapelle | Offering $45 dinner

Leche de Tigre, 318 E. Cevallos St. | Offering $55 diner

Maverick Texas Brasserie, | Offering $25 brunch, $55 dinner

Nineteen Hyaku, 1900 Broadway | Offering $55 dinner

Postino, multiple locations | Offering $25 brunch, $30 lunch, and $35 dinner

Roca & Martillo, 1 Spurs Way | Offering $20 lunch, $55 dinner

Pro tip: It’s encouraged to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Happy Eating, San Antonio.
Asked

Do you plan on visiting local eateries during Culinaria’s Restaurant Weeks?


A. Yes, I participate every year
B. Yes, I’ve never tried it but would like to
C. No, I’ve never been and don’t plan on it
D. No, not this year
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Events
Monday, Aug. 12
  • Dreaded Threads | Monday, Aug. 12 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Potranco Library | Free | Bring your friends and thread a project together while listening to a true crime podcast.
  • Hip-Hop in Heels | Monday, Aug. 12 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Qulture | $10-$15 | Channel your inner diva at this 21+ event where you’ll learn the art of dancing in heels and feeling fabulous while doing so.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • National Prosecco Day | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 4 p.m. | Amelia Social Lounge | Cost of purchase | Raise a glass with half off bottles of Prosecco at this social lounge in the Creamy District.
  • “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Civic Park at Hemisfair | Free | It’s a shell of a time watching these reptiles take the silver screen.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Senior Box Fan Drive-Thru Giveaway | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church | Free | Seniors 62+ are invited to keep cool and receive a free box fan.
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News Notes
Number
  • ~$1 billion. That’s how much the San Antonio Water System’s proposed budget is for 2025. The $60 million increase (6%) in expenses will not affect residential water rates for San Antonio customers. Other budget details include 80 new employees and a minimum wage bump. (TPR)
Real Estate
  • UTSA plans to buy One Riverwalk Place at 700 N. Saint Mary’s St. This 18-story, ~265,000-sqft office building would help expand the university’s footprint and achieve its goal of having 10,000+ students living, attending classes, and conducting research downtown by 2028.
Open
  • A new elevated gastropub concept called Stone Terrace is now open in Stone Oak. Owned by Stacey Robinson, guests can enjoy brunch or dinner items such as a garlic truffle burger and a mini chicken cordon bleu. You can find them at 20626 Stone Oak Pkwy.
Development
  • The Residence Inn downtown hotel project received final design approval from the Historic and Design Review Commission. This allows developers Merritt Development Group and the Peachtree Group to build a 10-story, 171-room hotel facing Main Plaza. The ~$58 million project is expected to be finished in 2026. (SA Business Journal)
Sports
Eat
  • Jeremiah’s Ice of Culebra Creek reopened late last week. This dessert shop in the Alamo Ranch neighborhood is serving up Gelati, homemade Italian ice made fresh daily, and soft-served ice cream. You can find them at 12030 Culebra Rd. Want more frozen treats? Check out our round-up.
Sports
  • Is Devin Vassell a good running partner for Victor Wembanyama? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Tips for dealing with mosquitoes in San Antonio

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    See how the city manages mosquito prevention on public properties in the Alamo City. | Photo by City of San Antonio
    Raise your hand if you get eaten alive by mosquitoes every summer. We see you.

    With all the rain San Antonio received in July, the city is lush with beautiful vegetation. But with rain, mosquitoes are soon to follow.

    City resources

    Metro Health provides pest control services on public property (not residential) for mosquitoes using Vector Control. These reduction techniques help control the mosquito population on public property by eliminating the breeding source. One method used is called fogging and is carried out on an as-needed basis.

    Tips and tricks

    Here are five tips to limit mosquitoes around your property:
    • Keep the water in your fountains fresh and moving at all times.
    • Dump standing water in flower pots and buckets.
    • Clear and fill tree holes to prevent water from pooling.
    • Clear out derby from gutters.
    • Remove children’s toys and trash from the yard — water can get trapped in here.
    Want more tips? Watch this video.
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    Today’s edition by:
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    From the editor
    Which restaurant am I excited to try out? I’ve heard great things about Roca & Martillo at the Rock at La Cantera. I’m a sucker for cheesecake and it’s offered on its restaurant week’s dinner menu as a dessert option.
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