CultureMap San Antonio https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/ The best articles on the web en-us San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News Copyright 2024 by me RebelMouse JS Custom Feeds Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:05:36 EDT 15 https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8zMTczMjk4My9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTcyODc5NDAwMn0.9lha8k6jU2-BLZ_1M1-9h9fHvvhQs3kfIey1kp0IO3c/img.png?width=210 CultureMap San Antonio https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/ San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News grocery storeshebcentral market~popular_source-pageview~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51859722~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51859786~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51859808~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51859807 <![CDATA[Check out San Antonio Central Market's big renovation plans, starting this spring]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/central-market-broadway-renovations-2024/ Central Market, already the more mature and expensive sibling of H-E-B, is getting a glow-up on Broadway, with "significant updates that will modernize and refresh the location," according to a news release. "Phase one" is imminent, beginning in spring of 2024, and initial plans for "phase two" have been submitted to the city of Alamo Heights.]]> 2667619367 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:07:06 EDT Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News austinwestlake hillsvacationsvacation rentalsvrboawards~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51805901~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806904~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51830887~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51830886~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806909~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806906~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806905~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806912~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806908~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806907~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806910~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806911~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806914~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51806913 <![CDATA[Sensational Central Texas retreat nestles into Vrbo's best vacation rentals of 2024]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/travel/vrbo-vacation-rental-best-2024/ Austin-based vacation rental company Vrbo has unveiled its top picks for the 2024 U.S. Vacation Rentals of the Year list, and one exceptional home in West Austin, about 90 miles from San Antonio, has made the cut. It's not the first time a Central Texas rental has made the list, but this is a new house to gawk at.]]> 2667597574 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:27:56 EDT Travel The Best of Everything San Antonio 2024 series San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News jewelrykendra scottluxury~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51846229~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51847437~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51847436 Texas jeweler Kendra Scott gets scientific with new lab-grown diamond collection https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/fashion/lab-grown-diamonds-kendra-scott/ Central Texans can't be blamed for feeling a little cognitive dissonance attending a farmers market while wearing a gem that came out of a massive pit in Russia or Botswana. Although diamonds are beautiful and durable, they're costly from both a financial and ecological standpoint.]]> 2667609889 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:26:02 EDT Fashion + Beauty San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News openingssouthtownclosings~popular_source-pageview~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:31483092~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51846746~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51846745 Upscale restaurant shutters in major Southtown San Antonio shakeup https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/up-scale-restaurant-closing-southtown/ There's a major dining upheaval in Southtown: Up Scale, one of the city’s toniest restaurants, is shuttering on April 6, owners Emily and Houston Carpenter of Carpenter Carpenter Hospitality revealed in a March 26 Instagram post.]]> 2667608366 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:20:54 EDT Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News barsnightlifebrunchpatioscocktailstex-mextastemakers~popular_source-pageview~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51837235~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51837249~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51837248 <![CDATA[San Antonio's 10 best patios are a snapshot of the vibrant city]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/tastemaker-awards-best-patio-2024/ Like the sprays of daylilies that pop up after a good San Antonio soak, the city’s patios are made more precious by being temporary. The season for outdoor dining is punishingly short. Make a plan to enjoy them post haste.]]> 2667605098 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:34:29 EDT Restaurants + Bars popular San Antonio Tastemaker Awards 2024 series San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News theatermusicperforming-artsconcerts~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:30394206~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51832796~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51832788 Cirque du Soleil goes country on new tour coming to San Antonio in August https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/cirque-du-soleil-songblazers-san-antonio/ Cirque du Soleil, in partnership with Universal Music Group Nashville, will unveil a new country-themed show called Songblazers, which is coming to Majestic Theatre in San Antonio from August 21-25.]]> 2667599923 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:32:02 EDT Entertainment San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News tvmusiccelebrities~popular_source-pageview~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51832072~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51832090~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51832089 San Antonio teen advances on American Idol playing up her youthful niche https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/american-idol-liliana-tovar-dalton/ Another season of American Idol — this one makes 22 — is now on air, and singers are very familiar with the drill. Some of them are not even as old as the show, including San Antonio's Liliana Tovar Dalton, who really leaned into her teenage status and appealed on potential and an original song. Her audition, which took place in the season's final round, aired on Sunday, March 24.]]> 2667598649 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:33:08 EDT Entertainment popular San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News chefsawardstastemaker awards~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:30389564~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51831282~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51831280 <![CDATA[Savor what's on the menu for the 2024 San Antonio Tastemaker Awards]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/tastemaker-awards-food-drink-menu/ Hope you're hungry, San Antonio, because the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards are back and more delectable than ever.]]> 2667597794 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:11:41 EDT Restaurants + Bars San Antonio Tastemaker Awards 2024 series San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News moviesfilmreviewscelebrities~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51813505~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51826186~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51826185 Ripped Jake Gyllenhaal is the best part of stilted Road House remake https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/2024-road-house-movie-review/ Within the first five minutes of Road House, Elwood Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) “wins” a fight just by showing up and then intimidates another man who has just stabbed him by using just his words. A musclebound man not having to actually be violent is a solid start for the remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie, but as it turns out, it’s also the movie’s high point.]]> 2667592310 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:28:02 EDT Entertainment San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News texasinnovationwallethubreports~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51795046~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51795049~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51795048 Texas lands inside top 15 in new ranking of most innovative states https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/city-life/2024-texas-most-innovative-state/ It's another year of slow but steady progress for the Lone Star State on an annual report on the top states for innovation.]]> 2667561571 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:32:02 EDT City Life San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News hot-headlines~popular_source-pageview~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51750175~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51813624~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51813623 <![CDATA[Mexican restaurant's sudden closure tops this week's 5 most-read San Antonio stories]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/most-popular-stories-caramba-pastry/ Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.]]> 2667581107 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:00:03 EDT Entertainment popular San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News festivalsmusicaustin~popular_source-pageview~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51794116~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51817280~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51817279 Lil Wayne and local bands float through 2 outdoorsy Central Texas music fests in 2024 https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/old-settlers-float-fest-lil-wayne/ Two popular Central Texas music festivals have revealed their lineups and dates in the spring and fall of 2024: Austin and San Marcos' vibrant Float Fest and Dale's long-running Old Settler's Music Festival.]]> 2667583095 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:23:17 EDT Entertainment popular The Best of Everything San Antonio 2024 series San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News holidaysbrunchtake outeaster~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51816295~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51816301~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51816300 9 San Antonio restaurants spring into Easter brunch https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/best-easter-brunch-san-antonio/ Whether one chooses to picnic at Brackenridge Park or brunch downtown, most people can agree that Easter fits should not be kept behind closed doors. Showcase that pastel finery by dining out at a San Antonio hotspot or feasting on a to-go meal al fresco.]]> 2667581832 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:37:57 EDT Restaurants + Bars The Best of Everything San Antonio 2024 series San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News home designopeningsshopping~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51808536~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51808560~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51808559 Discount home goods retailer Homesense to open first San Antonio store https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/home-design/homesense-home-store-opening-rim/ A new off-price home goods store is opening its doors in San Antonio: Homesense will cart in discounted decor, furnishings, and entertaining essentials when it debuts on Thursday, April 11, in The Rim shopping center on La Cantera Parkway.]]> 2667571723 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:01:12 EDT Home + Design San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News ~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:50939989~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:50939994~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:50939993 Epic Fiesta kickoff grills up star-studded culinary lineup https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/taste-of-republic-fiesta-2024/ What to do when a sudden cloudburst spoils months of carefully laid plans? If you are chef Brian West, you start the process all over again. ]]> 2667569058 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:35:02 EDT Restaurants + Bars San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News openingsclosingsguy fierifood tvbrunchbreakfastdessertsstone oaknews you can eat~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51803752~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51803769~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51803768 A whimsical new concept goes down the rabbit hole of San Antonio dining news https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/food-news-white-rabbit-opening-jims-closing/ The conventional wisdom goes that today’s restaurant patrons are looking for experiences over solid, affordable food. That may be proven true in San Antonio this week as a dining stalwart closes and a curious new concept gives it a go. ]]> 2667568615 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:28:02 EDT Restaurants + Bars San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News musicmedianature~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51782104~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51796276~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51796275 12+ perfect songs for your Total Solar Eclipse soundtrack in San Antonio https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/eclipse-songs-pink-floyd-soundgarden/ In case you missed it, the Total Solar Eclipse is coming on April 8, and the fervor is rising. Texas is going to be one of the best places in the U.S. to see it, with dark skies set to cover Texas cities for up to four minutes — although sadly San Antonio will only get 18 seconds. Everyone's getting ready, from hotels to music festivals, and everything in between. ]]> 2667563156 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:29:02 EDT Entertainment San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News eventsentertainmentthings to do san antonioweekend eventsweekend activitiesconcertslive musicdancefestivalscomedyfamily friendlyevent planner~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:49448000~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:49447999~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:49447572~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51743550~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:50418613 Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/weekend-events-jim-gaffigan-live/ Music is the moment in Alamo City and this roundup is proof. Catch a live show from artists like Juanes and Gloria Trevi, or catch the rhythm at the SA Folklife and Dance Festival. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar. ]]> 2667553545 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:03 EDT Entertainment San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News san antonioblanconew braunfelscanyon lakecamping~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51794643~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51794647~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51794646 <![CDATA[4 Hill Country campgrounds stake their claim on list of America's best]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/travel/best-campgrounds-america-hill-country/ The sunny spring weather has arrived in Central Texas, and if San Antonians are looking for an outdoorsy spring vacation experience, one of these four Texas sites named among Campspot's Best Campgrounds in America should be on your itinerary.]]> 2667559889 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:23:07 EDT Travel The Best of Everything San Antonio 2024 series San Antonio Texas Local News Breaking News dessertspastrychefstastemaker awards~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:31651052~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51793420~rmsc:rebelmouse-image:51793409 <![CDATA[San Antonio's top 8 pastry chefs are the icing on the cake]]> https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/tastemaker-awards-pastry-chef-2024/ Could this be the year that San Antonio’s pastry artisans finally get their standing ovation? Certainly, their work has been overlooked for too long by a culinary world that insists that throwing a steak on a grill takes more finesse than working with leavened dough. ]]> 2667560192 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:38:32 EDT Restaurants + Bars San Antonio Tastemaker Awards 2024 series