08.19.2024

Today’s Forecast

Food

Go to dinner with strangers in San Antonio with Timeleft

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Step out of your comfort zone, meet people you may not have met in your daily life, and connect on a deeper level at a Timeleft dinner. | Photos courtesy of Timeleft; GIF by 6AM City

Did you know that every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., small groups of strangers sit down to enjoy a meal together at several restaurants across San Antonio?

Aside from living in the same area, there’s one thing they indubitably have in common: they’re all meeting for the first time.

How it works

Timeleft is an app on a mission to curb modern-day loneliness (and help solve that tricky question, “How do you make friends as an adult?”) by building connections through shared experiences + genuine interactions.

Users start by creating an account and completing a short personality test, where they share their age, career field, interests, diet, religious beliefs, and more. Based on their answers, Timeleft’s algorithm chooses five locals they’re most likely to enjoy conversations with. Tickets are $16 per booking (monthly packages are also available), and attendees are responsible for their bill at the restaurant.

a hand holding a phone with timeleft's app open, which shows the seat confirmation, the group and the restaurant — Timeleft emails you all of the information you need to prepare for your evening.
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The day before dinner, participants learn more about their mystery guests broken down by percentages (i.e. 33% of the table works in the medical field) and receive safety tips for their excursion. One secret is revealed on the morning of the dinner: where the group will eat.

Timeleft picks the restaurant based on the general area the user chooses in the survey and how much they normally spend on a night out. You might be dining at local establishments like Best Quality Daughter, The Golden Goose, and La Fonda on Main.

Participants arrive at the restaurant at 7 p.m. and meet the five strangers — er, new friends — in their group. During the meal, Timeleft provides a game (think: fun icebreaker questions like “Explain your job to the table as if you were talking to a 5-year-old.”) for everyone to play.

At 8 p.m., the app reveals the location of the “Last Drink” — an optional after-dinner meet-up point that’s sent out to all dinner guests in the area, so people can meet up with other Timelefters if they want to keep the party going.

Keep reading to learn what sparked our interest in participating in this fun social experiment, or go ahead and book an upcoming Timeleft reservation.

See you at dinner, SATX

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Events

Monday, Aug. 19

Mindful Monday Yoga | Monday, Aug. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park | Free | Flow through your Monday blues with an hour-long session led by Mobile Om.
If You Pinot, You Know | Monday, Aug. 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. | High Street Wine Co. | $65 | Take a wine journey with Advanced Sommelier Austin Tabbone through the world of pinot noir.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Pan de Campo Cooking Demo | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Casa Navarro State Historic Site | Free with admission | Enhance your cooking skills by learning how to make traditional Pan de Campo.
Texas Groundwater Summit | Tuesday, Aug. 20-Thursday, Aug. 22 | Various times | Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort | $500+ | Discover new trends and research about groundwater from leaders across the state.

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News Notes

Opening

Burger Boy’s newest outpost in the UTSA area is set to open tomorrow, Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m. The first 20 customers will receive a free $50 gift card, plus the restaurant will give away merch throughout the day.

Development

“Food Network” chef Jason Dady’s newest concept, Mexico Ceaty, is scheduled to begin construction in The Shops at Rivercenter on Sunday, Sept. 1. According to a filing, the $1.7 million renovation is estimated to be complete in March 2025.

Closed

Lucy Cooper’s Ice House owner Braunda Smith announced that she closed the locations at New Braunfels and 151. In a Facebook post, Braunda said the sold restaurants will be rebranded by new Houston owners. You can still visit the original location on San Pedro.

Civic

ICYMI, last week we broke down the city’s latest proposal for a $160 million downtown baseball stadium and the nearly $4 billion proposed 2025 fiscal budget.

Sports

Merch drop alert: Spurs fans can now buy new team caps. Hear about the new items and get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Finance

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Weather

Flannels, pumpkins, lattes, oh my

Your fall 2024 weather outlook

San Antonio and Central Texas are predicted to see above normal temperatures during the fall. | Graphic via NOAA

It’s never too early to talk about fall, right? Once the orange, black, and maroon decor hits store shelves and Folklores Coffee House starts serving its Punk’n Lattes, then you know it’s time to talk about the next season’s weather.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its newest seasonal climate outlook — here’s what the next three months may look like in the Alamo City.

Probability for a warmer, wetter fall

The NOAA forecasts slightly higher chances — between 50% and 60% — of warmer temperatures this September, October, and November.

During that time frame, researchers also predict lower precipitation than average.

The summer’s much-needed rain helped combat the drought still plaguing Central Texas. As of most recent data, most of Bexar County was under Stage 3 water restrictions.

As a refresher, here’s what fall months typically look like in San Antonio:

September:

Average high temperatures: 90º-72º
Average rainfall: 2.6 inches

Back to you for the weather

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Answered

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Y’all know your history. 65% of our readers got this question correct. Wolff Stadium opened to the public in 1994.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Good morning, and happy Monday y’all. For some reason this year I am overly excited for the fall season. My favorite fall activity is visiting a pumpkin patch or drinking fall-themed coffees. What’s your favorite fall activity? Let us know.

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