IN THE NEWS: The Current’s Ron Bechtol reviews Columbian spot Fonda Latina Restaurante (6714 San Pedro Ave., 210-824-2544). … Elaine Wolff reports that Liberty Bar proprietor Dwight Hobart has entered into a contract to buy the old St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo, next to Steve Yndo’s St. Benedict Hospital redevelopment. Rumors of the original bar’s demise are as of yet premature, says Hobart. sacurrent.com … The Express-News’s Karen Harem gives three stars to Mongolian barbecue restaurant Genghis Grill (1903 N. Loop 1604, Building 1, Suite 1106, 210-496-5426) and notes the opening of the first Panera Bread in San Antonio (999 E. Basse Road, 210-822-7000), the first of five to six restaurants the company hopes to open in the next four years. … Bonnie Walker visits Ruthie’s Mexican Restaurant (11423 West Ave., 210-308-0253) and chats with Timothy Guillen, owner, Timo’s Coffeehouse. mysantonio.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

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