Super Bowl pre-orders and reservations at Pluckers

pluckerssuperbowl — Pluckers is now taking orders for Super Bowl party food. Photo: Melissa Skorpil, used with permission.

With the Super Bowl coming up February 3, hosting a viewing party is hard work. Why not let Pluckers do all the cooking so everyone can relax and enjoy the big game in style? Beginning Sunday, January 27, Pluckers will be taking pre-orders for their entire menu for Game Day at ALL Texas locations. Orders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis and all pre-orders will be taken online. (Pluckers Wing Bar, 2019)

Pluckers has all the great wing flavors, in addition to a few unique ones such as:

• Dr. Pepper
• Manganero: Mango + Habanero
• Ginger Peach Sriracha
• Spicy Mandarin
• Gochujang: a savory and sweet Korean BBQ sauce

Pluckers will begin accepting reservations on January 27 for guests who want to watch the game in-store at any Texas location. Reservations will be available for $10 per seat and guests must reserve the entire table. Guests can call their desired location to make a reservation which will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

‘Rent’ opens this Friday at The Public Theater

rent19 — ‘Rent’ opens at The Public Theater this Friday January 25. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.

Opening at The Public Theater of San Antonio this week is the local production of ‘Rent.’ This original rock musical by Jonathan Larson opens on Friday January 25 and will run until Sunday February 17 in the Russell Hill Rogers Theater. It is a story about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are available online and at the box office by calling (210) 733- 7258. Prices are $40 for general adult, $35 for military with valid ID, $35 for seniors aged 60 and up and $25 for students with valid ID. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. There will be a post-show reception on opening night. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2019)

‘Rent’ is set in the East Village of New York City and is an inspiring musical about friends and artists struggling with addiction, poverty and most of all love. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it is a re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème and follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven struggling artists in New York’s Lower East Side. With its universal themes of love and hardships it has become a pop culture phenomenon that appeals to people of all ages. Its message of joy and hope in the face of fear reminds people to measure their lives with love, which is the only thing that matters.

Cast includes Robby French as Roger, Gavin Rohrer as Mark, Taylor Chilton as Maureen, Alexandria Henderson as Joann, Damon McToy as Benny, Isidro Medina as Collins, Louie Canales as Angel and Athena Boneta as Mimi. The Director is David Nanny, Choreographer is Courtnie Mercer and Music Director is Zachariah Baker.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.

Special dates:
Education Nights -Thursday January 31 and Thursday February 7
ASL Night (interpreters present) – Saturday February 9

The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W. Ashby Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7258

Las Casas Scholarship Program application deadline is January 27

Las Casas Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Performing Arts Scholarship Program through Sunday January 27. Applications are available online. (Las Casas Foundation, 2019)

Now in its 11th year, this annual education scholarship program culminates at the Joci Awards, a one-night showcase of 25 talented performing arts students in San Antonio and the surrounding area. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and includes five categories: Vocal, Acting, Dance, Best Lead Actor in a Musical and Best Lead Actress in a Musical. This year, Las Casas will award its one-millionth dollar, maintaining its designation as the largest scholarship funding source of its kind in the United States.

Las Casas will recognize the top three outstanding high school productions at the annual Joci Awards, which is open to the public and scheduled for Sunday April 14, 2019 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Each production will be awarded a $500 stipend to support its theatre program and a special trophy to be displayed in the school’s award case. A teacher or director from the top production will also receive the chance to attend the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.

In affiliation with the Joci Awards production team, Las Casas Foundation will select three Production Assistants for the 2019 Joci Awards. This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-12 and each Production Assistant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. A separate application for the Joci Awards Production Assistant internship is available online.

Las Casas Foundation is dedicated to the development of the performing arts through education and scholarships, as well as the restoration and preservation of historic theatres. Las Casas Foundation offers a variety of educational initiatives to nurture and grow the performing arts, including an annual scholarship program, awarding more than $100,000 in scholarship funds each year, as well as additional educational and training opportunities.

Savor opens this week at Pearl

savorinterior — Savor opens on Tuesday January 22, 2019. Rendering courtesy of Clayton & Little, used with permission.

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in San Antonio is excited to announce Savor, the brand new restaurant at Pearl, will open on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The seasonal Modern American concept is based on the CIA’s curriculum, which teaches cuisines and techniques from around the world. The college’s world-class chefs and hospitality instructors will lead the students who will prepare and serve dinner as part of their associate degree studies. Upon graduation after this class, students may go on to pursue their bachelor’s degrees in management, culinary science, or applied food studies at the college’s New York campus. Savor is the newest member of the CIA Restaurant Group and will be open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. (The Culinary Institute of America, 2019)

Most menu items at Savor will be locally sourced and the CIA team relies on relationships with farmers and producers to create an array of fresh dishes. Savor’s menu style allows guests to build a customized three or four-course meal, including options such as honey-chili roasted chicken with fat rice and Asian lime; grilled Gulf shrimp with polenta, olives and tomato; and Berkshire pork schnitzel with a sunny egg, chamomile apple and red sauerkraut. The purpose of this menu format is to educate both students and patrons on various cuisines. CIA faculty overseeing SAVOR are Chef Uyen Pham and service instructor Samantha Fletcher.

The bar and lounge area will feature a menu of smaller and shareable plates such as caviar, potato, and soft egg with leeks and pumpkin seeds; roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts with toum garlic dip and chicken cracklings; and crisp-fried wings with miso-chili paste, pickled cucumber and toasted sesame. The beverage program will feature classic cocktails like a Negroni, a Manhattan and a dirty martini along with New World and Old-World wines and local favorite craft brews.

“We are thrilled to have Savor join the Pearl community. As a graduate of the CIA, I understand the hard work these students put in to make this a special experience for the guests, and I am excited the restaurant will bring flavors from all across the globe to our city.” – Shelley Grieshaber, culinary director for Pearl and previous director of education for the CIA in San Antonio

Savor
200 E Grayson St, Suite 117
San Antonio, TX 78215

COVER 3 participating in Culinaria Restaurant Week

cover3food — COVER 3 will be participating in this year’s Restaurant Weeks. Photo: COVER 3, used with permission.

COVER 3 in San Antonio will be participating in Culinaria’s annual San Antonio Restaurant Week, which begins on Monday January 21 and will run through Saturday February 2, with a specially designed menu for the week. (COVER 3, 2019)

COVER 3 invites patrons to celebrate San Antonio Restaurant Week with their specially curated lunch and dinner menus. Guests can enjoy select lunch offerings like the Culinaria Salad featuring mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, feta and oregano vinaigrette; the French Onion Truffle Burger, made with a half-pound Angus beef patty, with caramelized onions, roasted garlic and herb truffle aioli, gruyere cheese and crispy onions served on a brioche bun; and COVER 3’s Hot Chicken Sandwich, a hot honey glazed crispy chicken breast and signature slaw on a ciabatta bun. Dinner offerings include a delicious Braised Beef Short Rib made with a red wine demi-glace and served with a side of creamy garlic mashed potatoes and carrots; Texas Carbonara made of fettuccini noodles, pancetta and shallots in a spinach and parmesan cream sauce and topped with a soft-boiled egg; and the Mediterranean Grilled Salmon, served with vegetable couscous, roasted red peppers and olive vinaigrette.

Culinaria Restaurant Weeks is back with more eateries in neighboring Boerne and New Braunfels, as well San Antonio hot spots. Participating restaurants in the Tri-County area will offer special three-course prix-fixe menus: $25 Breakfast/Brunch, $15 lunch and $35/$45 dinner. Guests can expect some restaurants to offer additional course options as well as wine, cocktail and beer pairings. This is the perfect opportunity to try out a new restaurant or let it serve as the catalyst to reconnect with friends, family or co-workers.

The best advice to anyone participating in Restaurant Week is to plan. Full details on participating restaurants, including Restaurant Weeks menus can be found online. While reservations are not required, they are encouraged, as walk-in service cannot be guaranteed. Culinaria is continually expanding. Additional participating restaurants are added weekly, as well as new events throughout the year.

Television adaptation: Deadly Class by Rick Remender

deadlyclass Rick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist and is best known for his work on Image Comics such as Deadly Class, Fear Agent, Black Science as well as Marvel Comics’ Uncanny X-Force. Deadly Class is an action genre graphic novel which follows students enrolled at King’s Dominion Atelier of the Deadly Arts, a secret high school in San Francisco as they train to become the next generation of top assassins for crime families across the globe. The television adaptation will premiere on Syfy on Wednesday January 16 and stars Benedict Wong, Benjamin Wadsworth, Lana Condor, Maria Gabriela de Faria, Luke Tennie, Liam James and Michel Duval.

Deadly Class begins with the story of teenage orphan Marcus Lopez Arguello as he transitions from living on the streets to being enrolled into a school of assassins. The academy is run by Master Lin and is composed of children of mob bosses and mass murderers who are learning the same trade as their parents. It then continues to follow the stories of the individuals enrolled in the academy and many of their eventual downfalls. Volumes in the series include Reagan Youth, Kids of the Black Hole, Snake Pit, Die for Me, Carousel, This Is Not the End, Love Like Blood and Never Go Back.

Bakery Lorraine special offer for furloughed government employees

bakerylorrainebreakfast — Bakery Lorraine’s special offer for furloughed federal employees starts Tuesday January 15. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.

Bakery Lorraine has a special offer for furloughed federal employees. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday January 15 through the end of the government shutdown, furloughed employees can receive a free coffee and breakfast pastry with a government ID. This offer is available all day at all Bakery Lorraine locations in San Antonio and Austin.

Bakery Lorraine is a San Antonio favorite and nationally recognized pastry shop famous for its colorful macarons and exquisite French pastries. Owned by chefs Anne Ng, Jeremy Mandrell and operator Charlie Biedenharn, Bakery Lorraine was named one of the best new bakeries in the U.S. by Food & Wine and CNN’s Eatocracy blog, as well as one of the “13 Destination Bakeries” by Conde Nast Traveler. The bakery serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with items like the breakfast parfait, the quiche Lorraine, chicken potpie, an assortment of salads and soups and artisan sandwiches. Bakery Lorraine also has an artisan donuts concept, Maybelle’s Donuts, located inside The Bottling Department at Pearl, San Antonio’s first food hall. Bakery Lorraine has three San Antonio locations, including one in the Historic Pearl district, San Antonio’s Medical Center, San Antonio’s RIM shopping center and one location in Austin in the Rock Rose district at Domain NORTHSIDE.

TNT’s limited series I Am the Night

iamthenight Director Patty Jenkins’ highly anticipated limited suspense drama, I Am the Night, starring Chris Pine premieres Monday, January 28, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on TNT. Written by Sam Sheridan and inspired by true events, I Am the Night tells the gripping story of Fauna Hodel, a teenage girl who is given away at birth and grows up outside of Reno, Nevada. Fauna lives more-or-less comfortably with the mysteries of her origin, until one day she makes a discovery that leads her to question everything. As Fauna begins to investigate the secrets of her past, she meets a ruined reporter, haunted by the case that undid him. Together they follow a sinister trail that swirls ever closer to an infamous Los Angeles gynecologist, Dr. George Hodel, a man involved in some of Hollywood’s darkest debauchery, and possibly, its most infamous unsolved crime. (TNT, 2019)

The project was shot in key iconic Los Angeles locations and landmarks including Sowden House, Greystone Mansion, Huntington Gardens, Chili John’s, The Boom Boom Room and many more. Cast includes India Eisley as Fauna Hodel, Tony Award Winner Jefferson Mays as George Hodel, Leland Orser as Peter Sullivan, Yul Vazquez as Billis, Dylan Smith as Sepp, Golden Brooks as Jimmy Lee, Justin Cornwell as Terrence Shye, Jay Paulson asOhls and Connie Nielsen as Corinna Hodel. I Am the Night is produced by Turner’s Studio T, with Jenkins, Michael Sugar with Pine and Sheridan serving as executive producers. Carl Franklin and Victoria Mahoney each direct two episodes.

TNT and Cadence13 will release a ground-breaking eight-part podcast documentary series, Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia, a companion to TNT’s six-episode suspense drama I Am the Night. The podcast series will premiere Wednesday, January 30 and joins Turner Podcast Network’s portfolio of podcasts available on Apple Podcasts and many other podcast platforms.

Root of Evil, executive produced by Emmy® award-winner Zak Levitt, EVP of Documentary Content at Cadence13, is the Hodel family’s story in their own words, a behind-the-scenes revelation of their family’s crimes, secrets and multi-generational struggles carrying the Hodel name. Family members will open up and share their own psychological traumas and perspectives on their ties to Hollywood’s notorious Black Dahlia murder.

Yvette Gentile and Rasha Pecoraro, daughters of Fauna Hodel, host the podcast series in first-person, telling their family’s sprawling story together with other Hodel brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles. This is the first time they have opened up to publicly share their experiences of the family’s dark history with a story that spans generations, including their connection to the infamous Black Dahlia murder.

Southerleigh announces new brewery at Brooks

southerleighbrewery — Southerleigh’s new brewery is coming to Brooks this summer. Photo: Nick Simonite, used with permission.

Southerleigh Brewing Co. is excited to announce a new brewery coming to San Antonio to be located at Brooks on the Southeast side of San Antonio, TX. The popular eatery and brewery will continue to brew from its Pearl location but this Brooks location will allow for even more beer production. The second Southerleigh Brewery will be located off of Sidney Brooks east of South New Braunfels and is slated to open in Summer 2019. (Southerleigh, 2018)

Last year Southerleigh announced a second restaurant location which will also be located at Brooks and will open in Fall 2019. The brewery will be located in a different area of Brooks and will function as a separate space. Southerleigh’s new brewery will be a 6,000 square foot facility and will include a 40-seat tap room with additional outdoor seating. The brewery will feature 10 rotating taps that will change seasonally to offer a wide selection of Southerleigh brews. Southerleigh Brewery will offer guests tour facilities and will be open Monday through Sunday. Guests will be able to see the brewing process and tanks from both the tap room as well as the exterior of the building.

The brewery will be located adjacent to a tasting room, which will be a redeveloped chapel built in 1941. Brooks is a leader in adaptive reuse like Historic Hangar 9 and Aviator apartments, taking spaces that had limited public accessibility and giving them new life for the community to enjoy, and are excited to have a partner like Southerleigh that shares the vision of redeveloping the space while maintaining the integrity of the original structure.

“We’re thrilled to be adding another local staple to the Brooks campus. With the second Southerleigh restaurant location opening at the heart of The Greenline in 2019, the addition of this brewery will create even more energy around our thriving south San Antonio community.” – Brooks President and CEO Leo Gomez

Desert Door Texas Sotol now available online

Desert Door, a craft distiller of Texas sotol and distillery based in Driftwood, Texas, is excited to announce that it is now available for purchase online through Speakeasy Co. The spirit just celebrated its first successful year in business and recently expanded its distribution to bars, restaurants and retail stores in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and beyond. Given the brand’s continued growth and heightened demand, the launch of e-commerce was a natural progression for Desert Door. This new endeavor with Speakeasy Co. will give consumers across the country access to the unique spirit while the brand continues developing its operations and physical distribution in Texas. (Desert Door, 2018)

After a well-received debut in the Austin and San Antonio markets last fall and winter and a recent expansion into the Dallas and Houston markets and counting, Desert Door is carrying the momentum forward through the addition of this e-commerce platform that provides national shipping to 41 states. It is not currently available for other countries, PO Boxes, Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Dakota, Utah, Alaska, or Hawaii. Desert Door will start by selling its Original Desert Door Texas Sotol priced at $55.99 per 750 ml bottle online, with plans to add its 100-proof Desert Door Oak-Aged Texas Sotol variation to the e-commerce platform down the line when supply allows.

Desert Door is produced from the West Texas-grown evergreen sotol plant (Dasylirion texanum) and is currently the only domestically produced sotol on the market. There are two types of Desert Door: Original Desert Door Texas Sotol, a versatile and complex spirit that is organic, low calorie, and perfect for cocktails, and the 100-proof Desert Door Oak-Aged Texas Sotol, an ultra-premium sipping spirit aged in new American oak barrels.

Desert Door was founded in November 2017 by Texans Judson Kauffman, Ryan Campbell and Brent Looby. The founders are all former service members of the United States military and met while attending The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, where an elective course on entrepreneurship planted the seed that would lead to the group developing the only sotol distillery in the nation.

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