Merchants Bistro and Hardware Bar Closes; Zocca Opens

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews Hilly Flores (1123 N. Flores St.) and details the closing of Merchants Bistro and Hardware Bar (5939 Broadway) and the opening of Zocca (Westin Riverwalk, 420 Market St.), while Bonnie Walker reviews Tycoon Flats (2926 N. St. Mary’s St.). www.mysanantonio.com … The Current’s Ron Bechtol reviews Samurai […]

Openings Include The Quarry, Thai Chili Stone Oak

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews Cooper’s Old-Time Pit Bar-B-Que (1125 N. Loop 337, New Braunfels) and River Tree Grains (16350 Blanco Road, www.rivertreegrains.com) and reports the openings of The Quarry Restaurant at the Quarry Golf Club (444 E. Basse Road) and Thai Chili Stone Oak (19141 Stone Oak Parkway). www.mysanantonio.com … The […]

Closings Include Tom’s Ribs, Camino Ranch

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews Rome’s Pizza and El Mariachi Loco and also reports the closings of the last San Antonio location of Tom’s Ribs (121 N. Loop 1604 W.) and Camino Ranch (14855 I-35, Selma), the latter to be replaced by a branch of Chuy’s. www.mysanantonio.com … The Current’s Ron Bechtol […]

Cafe Paladar Closes; Critics Rate Maggiano’s, Beijing House

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s Mark Griffin reports the closing of Cafe Paladar (18322 Sonterra Place) and reviews Maggiano’s Little Italy (The Rim, 17603 I-10 W.) and Big Bob’s Burgers (2215 Harry Wurzbach). www.mysanantonio.com … The Current’s Mark Jones reviews Beijing House (11403 O’Connor, San Antonio). www.sacurrent.com
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Critics Rate Chauma Gaucha, Coco Chocolate Lounge

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s Bonnie Walker reviews Chauma Gaúcha (18318 Sonterra Place), while John Griffin considers Taqueria Los Dos Laredos (1303 S. Hackberry St.). www.mysanantonio.com … The Current’s Ron Bechtol reviews Coco Chocolate Lounge & Bistro (18402 Hwy 281 North, San Antonio). www.sacurrent.com
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Critics Consider Ciao Lavenderia, Honky Tonk Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Current’s Elaine Wolff details the opening of Damien Watel’s Ciel/Ciao2 (in Stone Oak, bistrovatel.com), while Richard Teitz reviews Ciao Lavanderia (226 E. Olmos, San Antonio). www.sacurrent.com … The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews Honky Tonk Café at John T. Floore Country Store (14464 Old Bandera Road, Helotes). www.mysanantonio.com
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Critics Consider Tresca, Gordo’s Cafe, Tre Trattoria

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s Karen Haram reviews Tresca Ristorante (700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 1117, in The Plaza at Concord Park), while John Griffin considers Gordo’s Café (1015 Pleasanton). www.mysanantonio.com … The Current’s Ron Bechtol reviews Tre Trattoria (4003 Broadway, San Antonio). www.sacurrent.com
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Reviewers Rate Siam Cuisine, Tresca, Vive Le Reve

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews Siam Cuisine (6032 FM 3009, Schertz) and reports the closing of tearoom Bawdsy Manor (in Bracken Village, 18771 FM 2252), while Bonnie Walker considers Chaba Thai Restaurant (3154 S.E. Military, #105). www.mysanantonio.com … In the December issue, Texas Monthly reviews Tresca (700 E Sonterra Blvd.) www.texasmonthly.com … […]

Critics Consider BJ’s, Fatso’s Sports Garden North

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (22406 U.S. 281 N.) and Madhatters Tea House & Cafe Express (106 Auditorium Circle). www.mysanantonio.com … The Current’s Chris Hale reviews Fatso’s Sports Garden North (15630 Henderson Pass at Thousand Oaks, San Antonio). www.sacurrent.com
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Reviewers Rate Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, Rio De Vino

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s Karen Haram reviews Papa Gino’s Pizzeria (6565 Babcock Road, Suite 19) and reports that owners Nancy Fitch and Shea Ash have changed the name of their Peach Tree Cafe, 448 S. Main St., Boerne, to The Peach Cafe. … Bonnie Walker reviews Rio De Vino Wine Bar and Café (7271 […]