Name: Barbaro Background: Part of the Empty Stomach group which includes Hot Joy in Southtown, as well as Chisme and Paper Tiger on the St. Mary’s Strip. Barbaro was one of the first to open and it is home to great pizza, craft cocktails, and it sports a favorite brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. Happy Hour: While they have a regular happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. daily with half-off cocktails, they just started a late night special as well. The…
The San Antonio River Foundation has hosted the Rivertini event for the past eight years, and the ninth one is on March 23rd, just under a week away. In preparation for the event, I decided to interview the competitors, shedding light on the mixologists and their creative processes. I challenged myself to interview 20 bartenders in the span of two weeks, to learn more about the people behind the cocktails, how they got their start in the business, their favorite drinks…
Bexar Pub opened its doors on Thursday February 23rd for a soft opening. The new bar, which is located at 114 Brooklyn Ave. is housed inside of the old Toro Taco location. Though it’s only been open a week, the bar has received a warm welcome by the Dignowity Hill area. Many locals have mentioned that it is quickly becoming their new hang out spot. The bar is equipped with TV’s both inside and outside and ample open seating. After…