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Farm-fresh eatery from noted Central Texas chef springs up in San Antonio

PJ Edwards is taking over the former Tre Enoteca space for his new restaurant, Meadow.

With some of the state’s most innovative chefs working within the city limits, there’s no doubt that San Antonio is among the hottest culinary scenes in the nation. So it comes as little shock that restaurateurs from all over are looking to mine a little of that Alamo City gold.

The latest concept comes from chef Patrick “PJ” Edwards, former culinary director of Austin-based Edgewise, the hospitality group behind popular eateries Contigo and Contigo Fareground, as well as the recently shuttered Chicon. In September, Edwards and wife, Lindsey Edwards, will open Meadow Neighborhood Eatery & Bar in the former location of Tre Enoteca at 555 W. Bitters Rd., according to a July 18 release.

Although he has been working in the Capital City for the past few years, PJ is no stranger to San Antonio. The chef grew up in nearby La Vernia and spent the first decade of his career working in San Antonio kitchens, including a stint as sous chef at Jason Dady’s much-missed Bin 555. Lindsey also spent some time working for the famous chef in her previous role as general manager for the Jason Dady Restaurant Group.

“I’m eager to fulfill this culinary dream in San Antonio and bring a farm-driven concept to the community I’ve always considered home,” said PJ in the release. “Meadow will serve as a reliable neighborhood restaurant, it has something for everybody.”

The menu will rely heavily on vegetables with a house pickling program and plant-based options like grilled okra and stewed field peas. Carnivores can expect approachable American fare like freshly ground burgers, ribeye steaks, and fried chicken. Kids will be welcomed with a list of comfort food favorites.

In addition to dinner service Tuesday through Saturday, Meadow will also offer a Sunday brunch. The offerings will be a take on regional cooking; highlights include poached eggs with grits and creamed corn fritters.

The interior, with a full view of the live fire kitchen, will be warm with a heavy use of wood. A lounge area and patio will be a perfect place to enjoy the bars selection of Texas craft beer, wine, and signature cocktails.

If you can’t wait until September to try out Meadow, the restaurant will be hosting a series of pop-ups at Cullum’s Attagirl on July 23 and August 26. The eatery promises more summer pop-ups in the coming weeks.

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New Burger Boy location expands brand west to San Antonio outskirts

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Burger Boy's new location brings it closer to people who live west of town.

San Antonio mini-chain Burger Boy has expanded again, this time to 14541 Potranco Rd. The new spot is open as of December 3 and, according to a news release, marks the 9th in total for Burger Boy. This location also features both dine-in and drive-thru service.

There is already one Burger Boy on Potranco Road, but the new one will be almost 10 miles west of Highway 211. It's next to a Chick-fil-A and some auto parts stores, and right across the highway from H-E-B. This is the farthest west the brand has gone so far.

The chain is a local favorite much because it is seen as old-fashioned, be it the straightforward menu, the friendly service (which comes up a lot in online reviews), or even the local history that stretches back to 1955.

Regardless of how much time has passed, San Antonians still like it for the burgers of the present. It even won Best Burger in the San Antonio Current's 2024 rankings. In 2017 it was voted by Business Insider as the third-best burger joint in America.

The burger boy menu branches out a bit from burgers — which are locally sourced and never frozen, according to the release — but every menu item is simple. There are single, double, and triple burgers; corn dogs and hot dogs; grilled cheeses; fish or chicken sandwiches; and some very popular milk shakes. For sides, there are crinkle cut fries...and that's it. With a few other add-ons and drinks, the familiar menu adds to the nostalgia of the brand.

Burger Boy made many college student's day, or even their semester, by moving into a spot on UTSA Boulevard in August of 2024. The original announcement was CultureMap San Antonio's second most-read restaurant story of the year. At the time, it looked like UTSA would be the ninth location, because the new Potranco location was announced sooner. However, it took much longer to finally open.

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