https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/ The best articles on the web en-us Copyright 2026 by me RebelMouse JS Custom Feeds Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News Wed, 27 May 2026 23:06:03 EDT 15 https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8zMTczMjk4My9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTc5MTg2NjAwMn0.XSOu0dzguUpOcAg4R2FqPvmknNgrwi83nJv4HyuqEMc/img.png?width=210 https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/ San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/chama-gaucha-opens-downtown/ Chama Gaúcha is finally carving a place in the downtown dining scene. The locally owned Brazilian steakhouse says it is now welcoming guests at 217 E Houston St.

The opening now makes the 200 block of Houston a sort of steak district. In addition to Chama Gaúcha, The Palm and Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood are just steps away from the Majestic Theatre.

Chama was founded in 2008 by João Carlos Ongaratto, a 20-year veteran of Fogo de Chão who struck out on his own with a restaurant at 18318 Sonterra Pl. The mini-chain now has locations in Houston, Chicago, and Grapevine in addition to Alamo City.

Chama Gaúcha follows the churrascaria template, serving a dozen cuts of meat like picanha (prime cut sirloin), cordeiro (lamb), and porco (pork ribs dusted in parmesan). Gauchos wander around the dining room, hand-carving the cuts from skewers at the table.]]> 2676963380 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:02 EDT Brandon Watson Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/home-design/2026-summer-design-trends-houzz/ This summer, homeowners and home designers are dreaming up warm and inviting spaces for gatherings inspired by eco-friendly design choices, cozy outdoor spaces inspired by European courtyards, and nostalgic home entertainment areas. 2676960705 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:02 EDT Amber Heckler Home + Design San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/chicks-taking-long-way-tour/ The Chicks have announced their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour with two engagements at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on October 17 and 18.]]> 2676962152 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:01 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/spread-the-loaves-new-bakery/ Spread the Loaves is trading its snug storefront for a bigger space in The Shops at Old Town Helotes, 14743 Old Bandera Rd. The original location’s last day is June 2.

“Hope you’re planning to come see us this week, because it’s the last week in our tiny little building,” wrote the bakery on Facebook. “We will be closed all next week to finish getting the new building ready and make the move.”

Spread the Loaves said it doesn’t have an exact date for the reopening, which is still pending permits. But the business won’t have to lug its equipment across town — the new shop is located directly behind the original bakery.

Owner Sophie Jeffrey started baking as a 2020 New Year’s resolution, getting plenty of practice during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns. She started making larger batches in 2021 to help friends and neighbors recovering from Winter Storm Uri.

More pop-ups followed, and Jeffrey took the leap to brick-and-mortar in early 2024. Since then, social media buzz has made her profile rise. In 2025, CultureMap nominated her for the San Antonio Tastemaker Award for Pastry Chef of the Year.

Each week, Spread the Loaves bakes up various sweets, including sugar cookies, brioche cinnamon rolls, and toaster pastries. But she is most known for her breads. Sourdough focaccia and loaves are served daily, joined by milk bread, baguettes, challah, and pretzels at the end of the week.

Locals who can hardly wait for their carb fix can follow the bakery on social media for updates on the reopening date. Megafans can even help move the heavier equipment, according to the post. We’re sure Jeffrey will have a few treats to share for their trouble.]]> 2676961193 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:01 EDT Brandon Watson Restaurants + Bars San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/paxton-cornyn-senate-runoff-allred/ Ken Paxton defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday, May 26 in a massively expensive, drawn-out U.S. Senate primary race.]]> 2676960512 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:30:01 EDT Associated Press City Life San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/travel/ottine-mineral-springs-updates-massage/ Ottine Mineral Springs has existed in a few forms and eras — as of a year ago, it's a luxury destination spa. Entering this era, it underwent significant renovations and flung open its doors to the public on June 1, 2025. Now, as the Gonzales County oasis marks its one-year anniversary, things are only getting busier with new poolside amenities, massage services, events, workshops, and even the makings of a new bar still to come.]]> 2676960243 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:30:01 EDT Natalie Grigson Travel San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/food-systems-summit-botanical-garden/ 2676957291 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:01 EDT Edmond Ortiz City Life popular News Restaurants + Bars San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/milkshake-factory-opening-stone-oak/ MilkShake Factory is open in Stone Oak. With no official acknowledgement on its website, the chocolatier and ice cream parlor has sneakily launched soft opening hours at 21025 US Hwy 281 N. #59]]> 2676956852 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:01 EDT Brandon Watson Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/data-centers-texas-water-plan/ Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is drawing concerns from some water protection advocates who say it fails to account for one growing industry: data centers.]]> 2676942590 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:30:01 EDT KVUE Staff City Life San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/flip-side-records-rent-lockout/ Flip Side Record Parlor, at 840 SW Military Dr, is seeking community support to repay its landlord so it can reopen the shop.

“Right now, FSRP is going through an incredibly difficult financial crisis,” wrote business owner Roman Cuellar on Instagram. “I know many of us are feeling the squeeze of the current economy and rising costs of living, and it pains me to share that our shop is facing those same harsh realities.”

The post explains that Flip Side fell behind after a steep rent hike. The shop maintains that it has been making partial payments, but will not have access to the space until the balance is paid in full.

The record store, which first opened in 1972, has had a turbulent decade. Former owner Clarisa Peña, a longtime employee who took over the reins after original owner Doug Lease’s death, lost her battle with colon cancer in 2020. At the time, her daughter, Jessica Erevia, told the San Antonio Current that she wasn’t sure if she wanted to keep the store open because it was no longer self-sustaining.

Ultimately, the keys went to another employee who had worked in the store since the ‘90s — Peña’s brother, Roman. Cuellar maintained the shop’s original character, including the burning incense that greeted customers at the door.

Flip Side is asking for community contributions to help reopen the store, but has not posted any fundraising updates since its initial plea. In the comments, Cuellar assured customers that Satchmo, the store’s chatty parrot mascot, is safe.]]> 2676941690 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:01 EDT Brandon Watson City Life Entertainment News San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/new-home-construction-san-antonio/ housing report from ConsumerAffairs has revealed San Antonio is home to the 10th highest concentration of new home development in the nation.]]> 2676932197 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:30:01 EDT Amber Heckler Real Estate San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/movie-review-i-love-boosters/ Sorry to Bother You, was an auspicious and audacious debut that challenged viewers both with its subject matter and the visuals it contained. Even though it took eight years for him to put out his second film, Riley hasn’t lost his knack for outrageousness in the almost inexplicable I Love Boosters.]]> 2676933283 Mon, 25 May 2026 17:30:01 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/texas-top-restaurants-and-chefs-crowned-at-the-2026-tastemaker-awards/ 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.]]> 2676932861 Mon, 25 May 2026 15:30:01 EDT Amber Heckler Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Tastemaker Awards 2026 series San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/6-underrated-barbecue-joints/ barbecue joints, it's easy to stick to go-to spots. We say it’s time to branch out. These six spots may not nab the national spotlight, but are worth a smokey adventure — because at the end of the day, supporting local is a win-win, no matter where you stop to eat.

Bucán Rodeo
Parked at the okayest bar on Grayson Street (Three Star Bar for the uninitiated), Bucán Rodeo's Puerto Rican barbecue fusion is anything but ordinary. You're not going here for your standard slice of brisket — chefs Roy Baker and Michael Barrera treat their menu like a Boricua love letter. Think classic barbecue meats dressed with a guava barbecue sauce, sides like mofongo (fried green plantain), plus hearty beans, sausage, incredibly juicy pork belly burnt end tacos, and slow-roasted pernil. This isn't Baker and Barrera's first food truck rodeo, and it certainly won't be the last.

Go'Shen Point BBQ
Go'Shen Point BBQ is self-dubbed as "fireman-owned and family operated." Naturally, that sense of service shines in the menu. Go'Shen opts for post-oak wood to smoke its meats (traditional options like brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and sausage). The result? A light, crowd-pleasing flavor that's enhanced well with Go'Shen's scratch-made barbecue sauces. In a city that celebrates its veterans, it's important to show support for first responder-owned businesses. We salute a catering operation that brings the smoke to your backyard.

Zeke's BBQ Smokehouse
A Westside gem for 24 years and counting, Zeke's proudly proclaims itself as the Cheers of San Antonio barbecue restaurants. The family-owned eatery also has a slew of great barbecue plate deals — no mean feat with inflation. If you're craving a sense of down-home Q' with a side of sauce, try Zeke's hearty brisket sub. Zeke's also has plenty of comforting sides (mac ‘n' cheese, potato salad, green beans, coleslaw, and so on), sandwiches, and taco deals.

Rusty Bucket Jawsmacking BBQ
With an unforgettable name, Rusty Bucket Jawsmacking BBQ has been serving up serious meat sweats on the Southside since 2018. Besides the standard assortment of plates, Rusty Bucket has fun with its sandwich offerings. Ever try a Hogzilla sandwich? At Rusty Bucket, it comes with pulled pork, sausage, bacon, and coleslaw. For those arriving with a bit less of an appetite, the restaurant has lighter options like the Cowboy Bowl (chopped brisket and mac), chili bowls, and the option to get a single taco or sausage link a la carte.

BBQ Life by Chris
Essentially a second-generation family-owned and operated restaurant (BBQ Life by Chris used to be Ed's Smok-N-Q, operated by pitmaster Chris's father, Ed Ashford), BBQ Life by Chris continues a family legacy with damn good brisket. An Eastside stable, BBQ Life by Chris has a menu big enough to appease every appetite. There are sandwiches with a generous serving of mesquite-smoked meat (the Outlaw sandwich is a top choice), meat plates, lunch specials, home-cooked sides like Spanish rice and smoked mac ‘n’ cheese, and the classic desserts like peach cobbler and banana pudding.]]> 2676932267 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:01 EDT Katherine Stinson Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/best-states-military-retirees-texas/ Best and Worst States for Military Retirees" has revealed that the Lone Star State has continued to improve its livability for retired veterans. Texas now ranks as the No. 20 best state for retirees transitioning into civilian life.]]> 2676913638 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:30:01 EDT Amber Heckler City Life San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/popular-stories-restaurant-closures/ Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week includes two abrupt closures, two big openings, and one hot taqueria list. Read on for our most popular stories, then check out the best things to do this Memorial Day weekend.]]> 2676932621 Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:02 EDT Arden Ward City Life San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/waymo-suspends-service-dallas-safety/ Waymo has suspended driverless car services in San Antonio and other major Texas cities, and in Atlanta, after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.S over the holiday weekend. 2676933100 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:01 EDT Associated Press City Life San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/85-degrees-c-opening-windcrest/ 85°C Bakery Café is doubling up in San Antonio. The international chain will bring signature sea salt coffee and cheese dogs to 5253 Walzem Rd. in Windcrest with a grand opening on June 26.]]> 2676932959 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:30:01 EDT Brandon Watson Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/usfl-gunslingers-new-book/ San Antonio Toros might have locals cheering from the stands, but a new book is remembering Alamo City’s gridiron glory days. Greg Singleton’s Gunnin’ for Glory: The Wild, Weird, Wonderful Stories of the USFL's San Antonio Gunslingers tells the story of one of the city’s few stabs at major league football.

Singleton was the media information director for the United States Football League team during its brief, two-season ‘80s run. Although the upstart league quickly dissolved, it had television contracts with ABC and ESPN, and produced future NFL stars and Hall of Famers, such as Steve Young, Jim Kelly, and Reggie White.

Still, the USFL faced more than its fair share of hurdles. No salary cap meant star players’ paychecks spiraled, exacerbating rising stadium rents and other expenses. And Donald Trump, then a USFL franchise owner, pressured a shift to fall play, a move which spooked owners and TV networks wary of competing with the NFL.

After a failed effort to force a merger with the bigger league, the USFL folded — never starting its planned fall 1986 season. The Gunslingers were out of ammunition.

Before joining the staff, Singleton co-owned a local public relations and advertising agency. San Antonio oil magnate Clinton Manges, at the time the owner of the San Antonio Charros/Bulls, drafted him to help market the new team. Singleton initially saw much potential in the new league.]]> 2676929300 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:01 EDT Edmond Ortiz Entertainment Sports News San Antonio Texas Local News https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/healthier-meal-prep-options-have-arrived-for-san-antonio/ San Antonio knows good food. From breakfast tacos to late-night tacos to weekend barbecue runs that somehow turn into full-day events, this city does flavor better than most. But between long commutes, packed family schedules, and workdays that seem to bleed into evenings, eating well during the week can feel a lot harder than it should. 2676910284 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:02 EDT CultureMap Create Restaurants + Bars Snap Kitchen San Antonio series