Category: Food News

Memorial Day lunch and brunch menus at COVER 3

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COVER 3 will have a special Memorial Day menu along with their weekly lunch menu. Photo: COVER 3, used with permission. 

This Monday, Memorial Day, guests will not only be able to enjoy COVER 3’s weekly lunch menu, but the restaurant is also offering a special brunch menu from 11a.m. to 3p.m. featuring popular brunch options like Chilaquiles, Migas, Green Chile Beef Breakfast Enchiladas, Chicken Tinga Breakfast Enchiladas and more. This special offering applies to all COVER 3 locations in Central Texas, including Austin, Round Rock and San Antonio. (COVER 3, 2019)

This special menu will also feature an extra offering of COVER 3’s U-Mix-It Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar. The Bubbles Bar is a standalone station featuring four make-your-own mimosa options with cranberry, orange, grapefruit, peach nectar and pomegranate flavors as well as fresh fruit and juices, while the Bloody Mary Bar offers a selection of mixes and condiments ranging from Applewood Smoked Bacon, House-Pickled Veggies, Jalapeños, Stuffed Olives and so much more.

COVER 3 is a locally owned and operated restaurant group that provides guests with an elevated food experience featuring scratch-kitchen menu options, craft cocktails, local brews and high-end wine offerings in a sophisticated, yet approachable atmosphere. Founded in 2008, COVER 3 brings a unique and refined approach to sports bars in Austin. Nearly a decade later, the restaurant has expanded to four locations in Central Texas, including San Antonio and Round Rock, as well a second restaurant concept in COVER 2. Paying homage to football, COVER 3 works hard to cover its three “zones” – dining, spirits and sports – to provide a truly upscale dining experience.

COVER 3
1806 N 1604, West St.
San Antonio, TX 78248

2700 W Anderson Ln, Ste 202
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 374-1121

1717 West Sixth Street, #21 OR
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 982-1550

2800 N-IH 35, Suite 300
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 693-2393

Savor at Pearl opens with new class of students

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Savor opens Friday May 10 with a new class of students. Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission. 

Savor, the latest restaurant by The Culinary Institute of America, is excited to re-open with a new rotation of culinary students after a short hiatus in between semesters. Under the direction of CIA faculty and a new chef, students will continue to prepare and serve dinner as part of their associate degree studies. Sofia Sada Cervantes, a lecturing instructor at CIA who started her food career at La Embajada in Monterrey, Mexico, will now oversee and lead the menu. (The Culinary Institute of America, 2019)

Starting Friday May 10, a new wave of future food stars will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a real-world sit-down restaurant that promises a seasonal, Modern American menu. The evening dinner menu has refreshed for spring with new items like Young Roasted Chicken with foie gras, truffle honey butter, mushrooms and white beans; Sea Scallop and Octopus, Saffron Risotto with parmesan and chives and Steak Tartare with Chipotle, quail egg and plantain chips. The menu format, which allows guests to build their own customized three or four-course meal, remains. The prices are $39 and $45 respectively. Guests also have the option to have shareable plates at the bar and lounge. A full classic cocktail menu is highlighted as well as a great wine list and local draft beers. Dinner is served from 5:30p.m. to 8p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Savor at Pearl
200 E Grayson St., Suite #117
San Antonio, TX 78215
210-554-6484

Shake Shack offering Game of Thrones menu

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Shake Shack’s Game of Thrones menu is available for a limited time only. Photo: Shake Shack, used with permission. 

Attention Game of Thrones fans: On Friday April 12, Shake Shack San Antonio launched a special Game of Thrones menu nationwide. (Shake Shack, 2019)

In keeping with Shake Shack’s (Rholītso Rhakion’s) commitment to premium ingredients and thoughtful sourcing, the Dragonglass Shake (Zīrtom Perzomy Rholītsos) is a prime example of the Wall to Table movement. Custard is frozen with packed snow harvested beyond the Wall and hand churned by members of the Night’s Watch. Final prep occurs in Winterfell, where the shake is topped with shards of Dragonglass imported from the caves of Dragonstone. Please note supplies are limited as the Wall is currently undergoing major renovations. The Dragon Glass Shake will be available through May 19 at Shacks nationwide (excluding stadiums, ballparks, transit centers and airports).

Shake Shack is also offering a special Dracarys Burger at select Shacks across the United States. The closest Shack location serving the burger are Uptown Dallas and Montrose Houston. Guests can order at Shake Shack, on the app or online.

Shake Shack
7427 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 277-4770

Hopdoddy Burger Bar launches Smoke Show menu for April

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The Smoke Show Menu will be available through April only. Photo: Hopdoddy, used with permission. 

For the month of April, Hopdoddy Burger Bar invites their customers into The Smoke Show, a month long experience celebrating musicians who march to the beat of their own drum in the spirit of 4/20 and are not afraid to light up for a little inspiration. The Smoke Show menu will be available at all Hopdoddy locations throughout the month of April and will feature items such as the Red Eyed Stranger Burger and the Gin & Juice cocktail. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2019)

Hopdoddy, like the musicians they celebrate, continues to create original menu items inspired by the artists themselves who made their own way. For this reason, the restaurant will be jamming out to artists who are part of The Smoke Show lighting up with a menu that is certain to get diners into the spirit.

The April menu includes the following:
Red Eyed Stranger Burger
• Hemp & Oat seeded bun, red eye mayo, green chili sauce, tobacco onions, fried egg, country style seasoned pork patty
Gin & Juice Cocktail
• Gin, Pineapple, Lime, Guava
Young, Wild And Fries Shake
• Malted Chocolate, Oreo® Cookie-dusted French Fry Garnish

On April 20, Hopdoddy will serve a special 4/20 burger which will only be available that day:
420 Burger Remix (only available on 4/20)
• Pizza bagel top bun, Cool Ranch® dusted French fries, Flaming Hot Cheetos ® ketchup, deep fried Funyun® mayo on a taco patty

Along with a curated menu, Hopdoddy will also be creating a playlist in the restaurant that celebrates music originals and the artists inspired by them. Guests can expect to hear music from artists who are known for smoking up and jamming out like Willie Nelson, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Afroman, Bob Marley, Childish Gambino, Weezer, Amy Winehouse, Tove Lo, Lil Wayne and more. The beloved Austin-based burger chain has a total of 31 locations in seven states.

“Born in Austin, original music has always been a key part of the Hopdoddy vibe. Kicking off with the Smoke Show this month, we are committed to opening minds through open mouths by creating tributary menu items and playlists to artists that inspire us, our guests, and communities.” – Chief Growth Officer, Terry Haley

Hopdoddy Burger Bar was founded in 2010 in Austin and is a nationally-recognized burger and beer joint. The menu includes burgers, hand-cut Kennebec fries, farm fresh salads and handcrafter milkshakes. Hopdoddy also carries a variety of local craft beers on tap, can and bottle and a has a full bar featuring regional spirits, house-made liqueurs and freshly squeezed juices. Named “The Best Burgers in America” by Food & Wine, Hopdoddy has locations in Texas, Arizona, Colorado and California with more to come.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar at the Rim
17623 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 434-2337

Lick Honest Ice Creams announces new product and Spring flavors

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Lick Honest Ice Creams has a location at the Pearl.

Lick Honest Ice Creams announces a new product: Vegan, gluten-free vanilla ice cream sandwiches. Lick is proud to announce a first of its kind for the growing Austin-born ice cream brand: a delicious ice cream sandwich that is free of all major allergens. The classic sandwich includes Lick’s creamy coconut milk ice cream, accented with vanilla and stuffed between two vegan, gluten-free soft chocolate cake cookies made from scratch in their Northwest Austin kitchen. On Thursday, April 4, the vegan, gluten-free ice cream sandwich will be a permanent addition to Lick’s menu, available in scoop shops and online. (Lick Honest Ice Creams, 2019)

For this year’s Spring flavors, Anthony and Chad gained inspiration from the Lone Star State, its bounty and childhood memories. The new flavors, available by the scoop or pint at all Scoop Shops, include but are not limited to, Sweet Cream & Strawberry: rich sweet cream ice cream featuring a swirl of our own strawberry jam made with freshly picked strawberries from local Texas farms; Peanut Fudge Swirl: roasted, salted Texas peanuts from Seminole, TX and rich fudge sauce swirl through creamy peanut butter ice cream and their vegan Carrot & Coconut Cake. The Spring Malt ‘Mallow is filled with handmade mini vanilla marshmallows using plant-based color pigments paired with malted sweet cream ice cream. The Spring menu will be available April 4 through June 5, 2019.

Lick Honest Ice Creams
312 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 314-8166

Lent specials in San Antonio

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Southerleigh is one of the local restaurants offering special Lent dishes. Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission. 

Lent season is in full swing and local restaurants are offering patrons the chance to enjoy delectable fish dishes throughout the season, including Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery and Davila’s BBQ. (Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, Davila’s BBQ, 2019)

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is no stranger to the sea. Drop by the restaurant anytime for their famous Fried Snapper Throats, Hot Fish Sandwich, Alaskan King Crab legs, Seafood Towers featuring shrimp, crab and oysters, Crab Rice and more. Southerleigh specializes in seafood, making them the perfect destination for good eats during the Lenten season.

Davila’s BBQ has an all you can eat catfish special every Friday during Lent. For $11.99 guests can have all the catfish they want along with Cole slaw, French fries, and hush puppies as sides. This offering is valid all day on Fridays during Lent.

Mardi Gras treats at La Panaderia

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La Panaderia has the colorful King Cake for Mardi Gras. Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission. 

With Fat Tuesday, March 5, around the corner, it is time to indulge in fun, traditional treats such as the colorful King Cake. San-Antonio-based restaurant/bakery, La Panadería is run by Mexican brothers José and David Cáceres who have always, and will always, continue to embrace bread cultura (culture). (La Panadería, 2019)

La Panadería is already known to provide San Antonians with their tortas, conchas, pan dulce and Rosca De Reyes fix all year long. For the first time ever, the bakery will be preparing a San Antonio spin on New Orleans’ traditional purple, green and gold colored King Cake. La Panadería’s ‘King Cake Rosca’ is their original Rosca de Reyes recipe with a twist: the sweet cake is covered with bright Mardi Gras-colored icing, sprinkles and filled with chocolate chips inside. For those who wish to fill up for Fat Tuesday, the special cake is available now through mid-March.

8305 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 375-6746

301 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 592-6264

Shake Shack’s Chick’n Bites now available in San Antonio

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Shake Shack’s Chick’n Bites are now available in San Antonio for a limited time only. Photo: Shake Shack, used with permission. 

Fans of Shake Shack’s Chick’n Bites will be thrilled to know that effective today, Monday February 4, the Chick’n Bites will be available at the San Antonio Shake Shack (excluding stadiums and airports) for a limited time. Chick’n Bites are made from antibiotic-free chicken breast, hand-breaded and crisp-fried to order, served with choice of dipping sauce. The bites will be available in a 6 piece pack for $4.09 or 10 piece pack for $6.09 and can be enjoyed with BBQ Sauce or Honey Mustard. (Shake Shack, 2019)

Chick’n Bites are always made fresh to order, never frozen and are prepared with a sous vide cooking method so they are extra juicy and tender. They were first introduced in the Innovation Kitchen and West Village Shack in September of last year and were such a success that Shake Shack decided to roll them out nationwide.

Since 2004, Shake Shack’s mission is to Stand For Something Good®, from its premium ingredients and caring hiring practices to its inspiring designs and deep community investment. It is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers and flat-top Vienna beef dogs, 100% all-natural chicken sandwiches, spun-fresh frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, craft beer and wine. With its fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value, Shake Shack is a fun and lively community gathering place with widespread appeal.

Shake Shack
7427 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 277-4770

CIA Bakery Café at new restaurant Savor

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CIA Bakery Café will be open until Thursday April 11. Photo: Jessica Giesey, used with permission. 

Savor, the new Modern American restaurant that opened this month at Pearl, is also now home to The Culinary Institute of America’s annual pop-up CIA Bakery Café. Under the direction of CIA faculty, students will be preparing and serving breakfast and lunch for the public with dine-in and takeout options. (CIA Bakery Café, 2019)

CIA Bakery Café is open from January to April. Students in the college’s Baking and Pastry Arts major have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a real-world retail bakery and sit-down restaurant. For breakfast and lunch on weekdays, Savor will transform into a café serving a range of fresh dishes. Morning offerings include fresh pressed coffee with a nitro brew and pastries like alfajores, traditional shortbread cookies with a dulce de leche filling, popular throughout Latin America. The breakfast menu includes items like Sylvia’s Brioche French Toast with macerated berries and whipped crème fraiche or a Pressed Egg Sandwich with spinach, mushroom, prosciutto and gruyere. Lunch will include homemade soup, salad and sandwiches such as the Fried Chicken Cubano with crisp chicken, gruyere, Dijon and sour pickles plus Chicken and Dumplings, potato gnocchi with porcini mushroom ragu.

Monday January 28 through Thursday April 11
Takeout is served Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 2p.m.
Café dining is open Monday through Friday from 10:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.

Savor at Pearl
200 E Grayson St., Suite #117
San Antonio, TX 78215

Super Bowl with Shake Shack San Antonio

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Shake Shack has specials deals to make Super Bowl parties to make parties easier to host. Photo: Shake Shack, used with permission. 

Shake Shack knows that hosting a big party is a lot of work and they are excited to announce that for the 2019 Super Bowl they will be offering $5 off every $20 spent. Guests can start placing their orders the morning of Sunday, February 3 just in time to kick-off Super Bowl Sunday. The offer is redeemable online only using promo code GOBOSTON + GOLA – root for your team by picking which code to use. The promotion is available at ALL Shacks except for those in ballparks, stadiums, and airports and valid only on February 3. (Shake Shack, 2019)

Since 2004, Shake Shack’s mission is to Stand For Something Good®, from its premium ingredients and caring hiring practices to its inspiring designs and deep community investment. It is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers and flat-top Vienna beef dogs, 100% all-natural chicken sandwiches, spun-fresh frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, craft beer and wine. With its fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value, Shake Shack is a fun and lively community gathering place with widespread appeal.

Shake Shack
7427 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 277-4770