Bubbles and brews

Here are the 7 best food and drink events in San Antonio this week

The San Antonio Botanical Garden will be in full flower for Brews and Blooms.

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The May 17 return of the Culinaria Food and Wine Festival is the big food news in San Antonio, but if you didn’t score tickets, there’s still plenty of opportunities to feast. The menu this week includes everything from bubbly dinners to picnics in the park. On your marks, get set, eat!

Monday, May 14

Funday Monday with Golden Road
Extend your weekend fun at this cheery Southtown dive bar with a kick off event for American Craft Beer Week. Los Angeles’ Golden Road Brewing will be on hand to untap its Mango Cart wheat beer and Wolf Pup session IPA. And, as always, the kitchen will be serving up comfort food favorites like nachos, bacon wrapped bratwurst, and crazy good goat cheese dip.

Second Mondays at ¡Viva Vegeria!
Curious about a vegan lifestyle? Head to this funky Tex-Mex spot to enjoy complimentary chips and salsa and meet some new friends. Specialties like cauliflower mole poblano and creamy raw stuffed avocados will be available for purchase. Plus, the social is always BYOB.

Tuesday, May 15

Eat & Play in Travis Park
Take a break from the workday stress with a picnic at this beautiful downtown park. Favorite food trucks like Taste, Lady Picoza, and Drake’s Fun Foods will be dishing out lunch, which will be 20 percent off for all uniformed peace officers in honor of National Peace Officer Day. The family-friendly event will also offer live music from OMG Sounds and other activities that everyone can enjoy

Thursday, May 17

Brazos Valley Brewing Tap Takeover
Pizza and beer? Yes, please! Pizza Italia is giving up its taps to Brenham’s popular Brazos Valley Brewing Company for an evening of flights and bites. Reps from the company will be on hand to answer all your beer nerd questions and to give away souvenir glasses when you purchase a pint.

Friday, May 18

San Antonio Beer History
Hop to the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures to get schooled about the history of Texas brewing from the 1800s to today. The evening showing at the museum will feature a special exhibit guest curated by local beer journalist Travis E. Poling and free beer tastings for all who attend. Although the event is free with regular admission, it is only open to ages 21 and up.

Saturday, May 19

Brews and Blooms
There’s no better way to spend a spring evening than enjoying the San Antonio Botanical Garden in full flowering glory. It’s even better when you can enjoy the grounds while sipping on a craft beer. Some of the state’s best breweries will be on hand pouring samples while guests enjoy a DJ set from Two Ten Entertainment, live music by The Lost Project, lawn games by Rent Giant Games, and photo ops by Reel Photo Booth. The VIP ticket gets you additional sips and a catered spread. General admission is only $15. The premium package is $65 and includes early admission.

Clementine Cava Brunch with Mistinguett
This celebrated sparkling brand visits Castle Hills for a brunch that is sure to keep you in good spirits. Dine on four family-style courses including slow cooked duck legs, grilled baby artichokes, and ginger doughnut holes with lemon curd — all paired with four different pours of Cava. The $65 ticket is all inclusive.

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End of a Revolution

San Antonio chicken joint known for hot Cheeto wings flames out

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Revolutionary Wings announced it will close March 29.

Revolutionary Wings was only open for about two years before waving the white flag on Instagram on Friday, March 21. It announced a closing date of Saturday, March 29, giving San Antonians a few more days to enjoy the audacious wings.

"As we go through these next days we will be open for dine in and Togo service (cash/cash app/zelle/venmo only) come on out one last time, or two, we’d love to see you and say good bye for now…" says the post. "Thank you to everyone that has supported us through the years, we made it this far because of you!"

Although Revolutionary Wings was only around for a short time, it garnered some impressive reviews.

The Flamin' Hot Cheeto wings were a popular choice and served as a visual signature thanks to their bright red color and fluffy appearance. The Blue Takis version look like a fever dream's attempt at a chicken nugget.

Others, though, had a fancier culinary touch, like the ancho coffee smoked wing or the chicken parmesan wing: an herb-crusted wing with tomato basil bruschetta, shaved parmesan, and pesto. Whether populist or haute, the more than 30 wing types on the menu never lacked creativity.

In November of 2024, owner Joshua Paprocki took to the business' Instagram account to ask for support from fans — either dining in or telling others about the restaurant.

"This place is more than just a restaurant to us; it’s a space where memories have been shared, meals have brought people together, and we’ve had the honor of serving you, our extended family," said the post. "Times have been tough, and we’re doing everything we can to keep going, but we can’t do it alone."

It worked for a while, but now it looks the revolution has lost its steam. Multiple commenters on the closing post theorized that the restaurant's location was hindering its success. Sidled up to the airport at 427 E Ramsey Rd., yet not alongside any highways, it certainly wasn't easy to stumble upon.

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