Category: Restaurant News

Upcoming Easter specials

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Bakery Lorraine will have Easter theme pastries available for the holiday. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.

Easter is right around the corner and local restaurants will be having Easter specials and special menus throughout the month. Whether it is special Easter pastries, meal specials or special events, there is something for everyone. (Bakery Lorraine, Davila’s BBQ, Krause’s Café, 2019)

Bakery Lorraine will celebrate the Easter holiday with specialty pastries that include the bunny heads made with white chocolate mousse and strawberry compote, the Easter egg moon pies and the chocolate tart “nest.” They will only be available April 20 and 21 and while supplies last.

Davila’s BBQ will offer an Easter family meal available for pick up that day. For $43, families can pick up Davila’s Easter Family Order for 4-8 people that includes 1 pound of beef brisket, 1/2 chicken, two handmade sausage links, dessert and two quarts of sides: pinto beans, potato salad, Cole slaw, green beans, mac n’ cheese, Spanish rice and creamed corn. Orders can be made by calling the restaurant at 830-379-5566.

Krause’s Café
Friday, April 19 – A crawfish boil featuring Karbach Brewing Co. will take over the biergarten beginning at 6p.m. Prices are $15 for 1lb and $25 for 2lb of crawfish. The boil will include crawfish, corn, sausage and potatoes plus live music from Pete & Sean Williams.

Tuesday, April 30 – Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten is partnering with Duckhorn Vineyards to host a specialty wine paired dinner on Tuesday, April 30 at 7p.m. The vino-centric event will highlight various dishes created by Chef “Boomer” Acuna including Beefchetta. Each course will be specialty paired with a select Duckhorn wine. The restaurant will have a prix fixe four-course menu to be announced.

La Panaderia, the San Antonio-based bakery led by Mexican brothers Jose and David Cáceres, has created a special Easter Egg treat. Starting this week through the Easter Holiday, La Panadería’s downtown San Antonio location is offering its glazed mousse Easter Eggs in assorted flavors including chocolate and mixed berry for $8.00 each.

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

Whataburger fundraiser for Aue Elementary

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The next Oh Whata Night is Thursday March 21 to benefit Aue Elementary. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission. 

Whataburger periodically hosts events to help the community and its various schools. These events have ranged from “Oh Whata Nights” to jalapeño eating contests, drawings and raffles. This Thursday March 21 from 4p.m. to 7p.m., Whataburger is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Aue Elementary School. The public is invited to come and show their support by enjoying their favorite menu items and during the posted hours, Whataburger will donate 20 percent of the sales to the school. (Whataburger, 2019)

The first 100 guests will receive a free Whataburger drawstring pencil bag. Attendees will also have a chance to enter the popular Whataburger for a Year prize drawing where one lucky winner will receive a free Whataburger each week for an entire year. There will also be fun, family-friendly activities, including a photo booth. This Whata Night fundraiser will be at the posted location only.

“Whataburger believes in investing in the communities we call home. We’re fortunate enough to have the most generous customers, and with their help, we’re so proud to host a fun-filled evening for the San Antonio-area community and the students at Aue Elementary School.” Tom Willet – Whataburger Director of Operations

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

Whataburger
25111 W IH 10 (near Ralph Fair Rd)
San Antonio, TX 78255
(210) 698-5485

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around town

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Hopdoddy has a special St. Patrick’s Day burger all month. Photo: Hopdoddy, used with permission. 

March means St. Patrick’s Day and for anyone looking for ways to celebrate all things green around town, here are some suggestions, courtesy of Fast Eddie’s, Hopdoddy Burger Bar and Pluckers Wing Bar.

Fast Eddie’s is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long, from Friday March 15 through Sunday March 17. Grab your shamrocks and head over to Fast Eddie’s for their Pre-Paddy’s Day celebrations. They will have drink specials flowing all weekend long and lots of green on the scene for this Irish holiday. Enjoy $4 Guinness, $6 Irish Car Bombs, $4 Baby Guinness Shots, $5 Irish Breakfast Shots and $2 Green Jello Shots. (Fast Eddie’s, 2019)

Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bar San Antonio locations:
9910 W Loop 1604 N Suite 113
San Antonio, TX

7616 Culebra Rd #103
San Antonio, TX

502 Embassy Oaks
San Antonio, TX

11221 Perrin Beitel
San Antonio, TX

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For the month of March, Hopdoddy is offering a special burger to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The Dubliner burger, inspired by shepherd’s pie, includes cheddar mashed potatoes, “lamb pie” patty, mushrooms, carrots, peas, parsley and celery sour cream ailoli. Customers will also be able to pair the Dubliner burger with a Guinness beer for $10. Add a shot of Jameson for $2.00 or Caskmates for $2.50. Please note the burger + beer $10 pairing will only be available through March 17. However, the burger will be available all month long. (Hopdoddy, 2019)

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

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Pluckers Wing Bar is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with $3 green beers – a perfect pair to their famous wings, available in bone or boneless, grilled and paired with 20 signature sauces. The Pluckers menu includes their trademark wings paired with signature sauces such as Buffalo, Spicy BBQ and Spicy Ranch, along with unique flavors, like Fire in the Hole, Ginger Peach Sriracha, Gochujang and Spicy Mandarin. It also includes appetizers like fried pickles and Holy Macaroni; great sandwiches and burgers like the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the Bypass Burger topped with bacon, cheddar, grilled onions, and jalapeños; signature salads; and epic sides like waffle fries, macaroni and cheese and homemade potato chips. (Pluckers, 2019)

Pluckers Wing Bar
14881 IH-35 North
Selma, TX 78154

Whataburger Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event

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Fiesta fans will have a chance to purchase their 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal during the Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event on Wednesday. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission. 

With Fiesta right around the corner, Whataburger is hosting their third annual Fiesta Pop-Up Shop at their downtown restaurant where Fiesta fans can purchase their 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medals before they go on sale to the public. This Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event will be on Wednesday March 13 from 3p.m. to 5p.m. (Whataburger, 2019)

Guests can celebrate the launch of the 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal with music, Fiesta décor and Whataburger flair. There will be a one-of-a-kind photo backdrop for fans to proclaim Team Fancy or Team Spicy. Fiesta fans can purchase their medal in-person before they are available online (limit 2 medals per person, credit card only). Medal quantities are limited.

Whataburger’s 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal is adorned with an orange ribbon, bright Fiesta colors and features two fan favorites – Whataburger Fancy Ketchup on one side and Whataburger Spicy Ketchup on the reverse. Fiesta fans can spin the medal to make sure their ketchup flavor always matches their mood. Which will you be? Team Fancy or Team Spicy? Following the event, Whataburger’s medal will be available online for $10.99 plus tax with free shipping.

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

Whataburger
412 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 228-0710

Whataburger’s Hometown Heroes

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Whataburger celebrates heroes with #Whatamoments. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission. 

Whataburger Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes the smallest actions can create the biggest impact. Today, Whataburger kicks off its #Whatamoments campaign, an initiative geared towards bringing everyday heroes to life through a collection of traditional vintage comic strips – Whataburger style. Two professional illustrators will turn all Whataburger’s Hometown Heroes into a work of art: Texas-based Ryan Parker and John Sprengelmeyer, who created Whataburger’s mascot, Whataguy. Have a hero in mind? The public is invited to share their story online for a chance to have it brought to life. (Whataburger, 2019)

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

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

Celebrate Mardi Gras and Karneval at Krause’s Café

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Celebrate Mardi Gras the German way at Krause’s Café. Photo: Krause’s Café, used with permission. 

Krause’s Café and Biergarten in New Braunfels is celebrating Mardi Gras and Karneval by hosting Krause’s Karneval. Experience Cologne, Germany’s traditional Karneval, with six days of events leading up to Mardi Gras. Guests can expect six days of live music, traditional German fare and libations, stein holding competitions and more. There is still time to catch the celebrations. (Krause’s Café, 2019)

Inspired by the Cologne Carnival in Germany (Kölner Karneval) which is famous for lively street parties and parades, costumes, candy and flower throwing and plenty of bier in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday – the Krause’s Karneval will follow suit, replicating this popular German Carnival – New Braunfels style.

During the Rose Monday parade in Cologne, it is not uncommon to see party-goers warming up with Glühwein (hot-spiced wine) or drinking German bier from Hofbrau to Warsteine. Krause’s will be making Glühwein throughout Mardi Gras and the biergarten’s 70+ taps, including these German favorites, will be supplying the libations.

German dishes created by Chef Jeremy ‘Boomer’ Acuna will include the Solm’s Platter which pays homage to the German founder of the town or the new Indianola Platter, both great for large Mardi Gras party-goers. Locals who want to get in their Fat Tuesday indulgences in can expect Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, kartoffel poppers and select food and drink specials.

Saturday, March 2
7p.m. – Tapping of the keg
7p.m. to 10p.m. – live music by AlpenMusikanten
8:30p.m. – Masskrugstemmen competition

Sunday, March 3
4p.m. to 6p.m. – March Dachshund Races and Humane Society of New Braunfels adoption event. Watch dachshunds race their way to the finish line on the turf patio. Dog dress up is encouraged because Krause’s awards trophies for Best Costume, Cutest Pup and Best Trick at every race – no registration required.

Monday, March 4
3p.m. to 6p.m. – Pups & Pints Happy Hour featuring Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas, Texas Husky Rescue, Barking Bad Bakery, and New Braunfels Puppy Playland.

Fat Tuesday, March 5
6p.m. to 9p.m. – live music by Honky Tonk Saints
Food and drink specials like Shiner Beer

Krause’s Cafe + Biergarten
148 S Castell Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Pluckers Wing Bar launches Wednesday Trivia night

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Pluckers Wing Bar now has Wednesday night Live Team Trivia at their Selma location. Photo: Melissa Skorpil, used with permission.

Last week Pluckers Wing Bar launched their popular Wednesday night Live Team Trivia at their Selma location. Every Wednesday, Pluckers will feature trivia starting at 7:30p.m. and the winning team will receive a Pluckers gift card. The evening will feature 10 questions in each round: sports, nerd, movie lines, movie quotes, name that tune, random and more. During Wednesday’s Live Team Trivia, guests will also be able to enjoy specials such as $6.75 34 oz. Mother Pluckers Mugs of Miller Lite and other specials. (Pluckers Wing Bar, 2019)

Owners Mark Greenberg, Dave Paul and Sean Greenberg opened their first Pluckers restaurant in Austin in 1995. Over the past 23 years, Pluckers Wing Bar has opened 23 locations, expanding to Baton Rouge, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen, San Marcos and San Antonio. Pluckers is known for their signature wings and is consistently recognized as the best sports bar and chicken wing restaurant in the cities where it is located. They offer guests a fun, laid-back atmosphere where friends, family, and co-workers can enjoy a great meal and watch sports. Pluckers has been named in USA Today’s “Top Ten Wing Restaurants” and ESPN’s “Top 5 Sports Bar in North America,” along with being named one of “Austin’s Best Places to Work 2017” by the Austin Business Journal and Dallas Observer’s “Best Sports Bar.”

Pluckers Wing Bar
14881 IH-35 North
Selma, TX 78154

San Antonio Burger Week starts tomorrow

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San Antonio Burger Week starts Friday February 22. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

San Antonio Burger Week starts tomorrow Friday February 22 and runs until Sunday March 2 and will feature $5 burgers from San Antonio’s most delicious restaurants. From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties, this event pays tribute to the great American burger. Benefitting the San Antonio Food Bank, the idea is to get people to embrace the food and culture of San Antonio while getting them out to eat, drink and try new places. There will also be a Burger Passport that participants can get stamped at participating restaurants. Those who collect at least four stamps can be eligible for a special grand prize drawing. (San Antonio Burger Week)

Two of San Antonio favorites are participating:

COVER 3 in San Antonio has a brand new, specially designed burger, the French Onion Truffle Burger. It is made with a 1/2 lb Angus beef patty and topped with caramelized onions, roasted garlic and herb truffle aioli, gruyere cheese and crispy onions on a brioche bun. The burger costs just $5 and customers can also purchase a discounted Budweiser for $3 along with the purchase of COVER 3’s French Onion Truffle Burger. A portion of proceeds from each French Onion Truffle Burger sold at COVER 3 will go on to benefit the San Antonio Food Bank. This burger is only available during San Antonio Burger week, so interested patrons are encouraged to act fast and try this delicious burger before it is gone. (COVER 3, 2019)

COVER 3
1806 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78248
(210) 479-9700

Shake Shack will be featuring their signature ShackMeister Burger for $5. The ShackMeister Burger includes a cheeseburger with fried ShackMeister shallots and topped with ShackSauce on a toasted Martin’s Potato Bun. (Shake Shack, 2019)

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