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2 months ago | 
thedailyreporter.com | Brandon Watson
NILES — Playing against the top-ranked team in the state can always be a tough situation. It can be even tougher when that top-ranked team is hosting you in the one-loss knockout of the MHSAA post season. Niles Brandywine stayed true to itself on Monday, playing a physical style of basketball that sped up Bronson, forced turnovers and uncomfortable ply for the Vikings. No. 1 Bradywine won on its home floor in the regional semifinals, 60-32.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
austinchronicle.com | Brandon Watson
What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down For years, Austin’s culinary scene had an unofficial mascot that rolled around in mud. In the early 2010s, restaurateurs went hog wild on porcine imagery – allowing locals to grab a sandwich at Noble Pig, score happy hour deals at Salty Sow, and enjoy an elegant prix fixe at Barley Swine. The rural imagery was no accidental zeitgeist. Austin saw itself as more of a community than a big city.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson
HERE FOR THE BOOS
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brianna Caleri |Brandon Watson
A San Antonio staple that's become world famous is going back to its roots. Church's Texas Chicken is bringing back its original recipe, which was originally developed in 1952, with a few tweaks. According to a news release, the "rejuvenated" recipe now includes richer spices. The chicken is marinated — to the bone, it assures — then hand-battered and breaded, resulting in a crispy texture.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brandon Watson
This year's Halloween costumes may now be shoved in the back of closets, but a new bar will keep the spooky vibes going year-round. Southtown House of Spirits is now serving gothic cocktails and bar bites in the heart of the neighborhood. The upstairs lounge debuted on October 31, taking full advantage of the season. The 727 S. Alamo St. building formerly housed Halftime Sports Tavern, the short-lived pizza bar from Queso Pan y Vino's Erik Rosales.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brandon Watson
One of Texas' best vineyards has much more than the Lone Star State under its spell. William Chris Vineyards, located in Hye (out in the Hill Country) has been named the No. 63 best on the planet by World's Best Vineyards. This is its third year in a row on the list; in 2023, it was No. 60. Despite a slight drop in the rankings, this is still a huge accomplishment. There are more than 100 wineries in the Hill Country, and William Chris was the only one to make the 51-100 list.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brandon Watson
A new wave of enthusiasm for the 36-year-old Shops at Rivercenter is injecting the mall with new vibrancy. As CultureMap previously reported, Australian hospitality company Funlab sees the once-popular shopping destination as a fairway to stateside expansion. A release reveals that the company will open its first San Antonio project, Holey Moley Mini Golf Club, in early December. The massive 12,000-square-foot facility is a far cry from the putt-putt courses of midcentury America.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brandon Watson
A new wave of enthusiasm for the 36-year-old Shops at Rivercenter is injecting the mall with new vibrancy. As CultureMap previously reported, Australian hospitality company Funlab sees the once-popular shopping destination as a fairway to stateside expansion. A release reveals that the company will open its first San Antonio project, Holey Moley Mini Golf Club, in early December. The massive 12,000-square-foot facility is a far cry from the putt-putt courses of midcentury America.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brandon Watson
To quote the eternal Aaliyah, San Antonio's always buzzy dining scene moves "back, back, forth, and forth." This week, a ton of new hospitality projects are ready to make their move to the dance floor. Openings and closingsOne of San Antonio's most ambitious hospitality projects is finally taking shape. Elsewhere Too owner Terrin Fuhrmann took to social media to announce the groundbreaking of his latest concept on October 24. The bar at 4507 N.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
sanantonio.culturemap.com | Brandon Watson |Brandon Watson
Football may be the state's obsession, but arguing about food is a close second. When an authoritative list like Texas Monthly's 50 Best Tacos in Texas is released, plenty of armchair quarterbacks argue over what taco editor José Ralat got right — and wrong. Although Ralat has served in his post since 2019, the October 21 rankings were his first definitive overview of Texas' best tacos. The editor traveled 14,000 miles, tasting tacos from Amarillo to Brownsville.
