Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week begins with a barbecue switcheroo and a major restaurant closure. Plus, we round up creative ways to spend Valentine's Day and look ahead to an exciting seafood concept opening soon. Read our five most popular stories of the week below, and then consult this guide for weekend fun.

1. Barbecue confusion and meat-and-greets smoke out San Antonio dining news. Our January 31st installment of San Antonio restaurant news brought coffee expansions, a visit from a Ghostbuster, and a bewildering barbecue switcheroo.

2. Lauded San Antonio seafood restaurant Rebelle checks out of luxury hotel. The former chef of celebrated restaurant Rebelle broke the news of the closure in a lengthy social media post last week.

3. New San Antonio seafood restaurant features menu by Chopped winner. Aguazul Seafood is almost ready to make its debut in San Antonio, and it's doing so with an impressive chef. It opens mid-February and will be helmed by Enrique Lozano, who won a 2024 episode of the popular cooking competition Chopped.

4. San Antonio steakhouse brings the charm on OpenTable's most romantic list. Restaurant reservation service OpenTable has developed its 2025 list of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in America, and one charming San Antonio eatery has made the cut.

Bohanan's ranks among America's most romantic restaurants. Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood/Facebook

5. 8 creative things to do for Valentine's Day in San Antonio. In addition to the traditional romantic dinner, the San Antonio Valentine’s Day calendar is also packed with more memorable events. Whether single or coupled, February 14 is a yearly reminder of the possibilities of love. Get into the spirit at these local spots.