Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week is full of openings, from a hi-fi listening lounge to a cool new custard shop. Plus, our picks for the best new restaurants in San Antonio this year. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then head to our event planner for weekend fun.

1. New East Side hi-fi listening bar amps up San Antonio nightlife. A new hi-fi listening room is turning up the volume on Government Hill nightlife. Volta, next door to Slow Ride, debuted in late November with cocktails, community spirit, and a deep record library.

2. These are San Antonio's 11 best new restaurants of 2025. This year’s standout new restaurants are pushing Alamo City dining forward with intimate bistros, destination ramen shops, inventive cocktail bars, and instant-classic neighborhood joints.

3. Famous frozen custard chain churns out first Cibolo drive-thru. Cult-favorite ice cream shop Andy's Frozen Custard is headed to the suburbs. The family-owned chain has opened its first Cibolo outpost, with grand opening celebrations running through December 7.

4. Viral Boerne pizza joint launches new Predator-themed bar. Darkside After Dark, located on the Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Co. compound, is now serving cocktails, beer, and wine in a Predator-themed space.

Danger lurks around the corner at Darkside After Dark. Darkside Pizza/ Facebook

5. Where to drink in San Antonio: 6 jolliest holiday pop-up bars. From spiced martinis to boozy hot chocolates, these Alamo City bars are serving up inventive holiday drinks and festive décor.