Katherine Stinson

San Antonio, United States

Food/fashion/entertainment reporter seen in @distractify, @sanantoniomag, @screenrant, @mailonline, @outlandertvnews, @businessinsider, @thedailybeast, @mysa

Articles

8 day trips with restaurant recs just a short drive from Austin

1 week ago | austin.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

As Austin sizzles this summer, escape the heat and embark on a flavor-filled field trip. We've handpicked eight delicious foodie destinations in or near Central Texas that promise local tastes and ice-cold air-conditioning. Pack your appetite, fill your gas tank, and hit the road to explore charming towns, scenic routes, and unforgettable culinary experiences just outside the city limits.
8 flavor-filled foodie day trips just a short drive from San Antonio

1 week ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

More evidence that the San Antonio suburbs of Boerne and New Braunfels are hot destinations: They've collectively earned 10 accolades in the 2025 Texas Travel Awards. The awards were created by Austin Monthly and Texas Music publishers, and the winners are decided by a panel of five industry professional judges. The awards were split into two smaller groups: statewide best attractions and best attractions by population. The latter was further divided into market size: small/mid and big market.
8 flavor-filled foodie day trips just a short drive from San Antonio

1 week ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Just in time for unbearable temperatures around San Antonio, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has introduced a cooler glamping solution. Opened mid-May, the Ööd Mirror Houses are LCRA Parks' newest accommodations at Lake Bastrop South Shore Park, less than a two-hour drive from Alamo City. Operated by Cameron Ranch Glamping, these two luxury houses are tucked away in the park's Lost Pines region, surrounded by trees and miles of tranquility.
I sit with my mom through each chemotherapy treatment. Her eyes light up when she talks about her time in the Air Force, and it's helping us both cope.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Jessica Orwig |Katherine Stinson |Henry Blodget

As a child, my mother had a habit of pointing out various military planes in the sky and explaining their names and purposes. I heard those same planes zoom overhead on various military bases when I watched her, clad in an Air Force uniform with her short red hair peeking out stubbornly under her hat, command the respect of fellow officers with an ease I admired.
8 best San Antonio restaurants for a sizzling Father's Day steak feast

3 weeks ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Taking Dad to one of San Antonio's best steak restaurants for Father's Day is the ultimate power move, but not every Alamo City eatery makes the cut. We've uncovered the top local spots that deliver on flavor, vibe, and bang for your buck — ensuring June 15 is as memorable as it is tasty. Biga on the BanksBruce Auden, Biga's head chef and a San Antonio culinary legend, learned a thing or two about steak over his distinguished career.
10+ frozen cocktails cool Austin down this Memorial Day weekend

1 month ago | austin.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Austin's creativity is on full display in its architecture, and a prestigious organization has created a list of 2025's most outstanding projects by Austin architects. The local chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Austin) unveiled 16 winners at the AIA Austin Design Awards at Austin PBS on May 14.
8 San Antonio bars and restaurants shaking up Fiesta cocktail specials

1 month ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Fiesta 2025 is in full swing, but severe storms might threaten all the outdoor fun. These San Antonio bars are your best bet to keep the party vibes going. Whether pre-gaming before NIOSA or craving a cocktail after the Fiesta Flambeau Parade lights go out, check out these eight Alamo City spots for specialty Fiesta drinks, available only for a limited time. Agave 210This hidden gem inside the San Antonio Marriott Airport Hotel is flying high with its Fiesta concoctions.
Michelin-recognized dumpling shop to open 2 San Antonio locations

2 months ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Cameron Davies and Ricky Ortiz, the founders of Cruising Kitchens and El Camino, are cooking up something new for the community — the 300,000-square-foot Cruising Kitchens Commissary at 702 San Fernando St. The project aims to serve as a business incubator for food truck operators and other local entrepreneurs. Davies and Ortiz expect to open their new West Side commissary project within 3-4 months. The pair rose to prominence with their respective business projects.
San Antonio food truck pioneers steer new small business incubator

2 months ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Cameron Davies and Ricky Ortiz, the founders of Cruising Kitchens and El Camino, are cooking up something new for the community — the 300,000-square-foot Cruising Kitchens Commissary at 702 San Fernando St. The project aims to serve as a business incubator for food truck operators and other local entrepreneurs. Davies and Ortiz expect to open their new West Side commissary project within 3-4 months. The pair rose to prominence with their respective business projects.
Hop to these 10 San Antonio restaurants for Easter brunch and desserts

2 months ago | sanantonio.culturemap.com | Katherine Stinson

Spring has sprung in San Antonio, Lent is nearly at an end, and Easter is almost upon us. Grab your loved ones for a classic Easter brunch, a seasonal pastry, or a hopping good cocktail at these 10 local restaurants. Easter falls on April 20, but there are several ways to eat your way into the new season fashionably early. Cocktails and TreatsBakery LorrainePre-orders are now open for Bakery Lorraine's specialty Easter desserts.