New nightspot The Rose has opened in downtown San Antonio


by San Antonio Current

San Antonio Current— A new downtown nightspot called The Rose of San Antonio is slinging "handcrafted cocktails and delectable small bites" in the space that formerly housed Maddy McMurphy's Irish Sports Bar, according to social media posts from its management. The Rose — its name is presumably a nod to the country music classic "San Antonio Rose" — officially opened April 23, according to the business' Facebook page. In addition to serving beer, wine and...

San Antonio Current—Table Talk: Getting a read on new downtown San Antonio arrival The Newstand. Actor Tommy Lee Jones' one-time private chef and a former speech pathologist are behind the new venture.

San Antonio Current—Gruene Tea Haus now open north of San Antonio. A new artisanal loose-leaf tea shop has come to Gruene, the Hill Country community just north of San Antonio. Launched in late April, Gruene Tea Haus offers 40 selections of teas and tisanes, or tea-free herbal infusions, according to owner Albert Luna. Luna and his wife Casey — a New Braunfels native — also serve up tea-infused baked goods such as matcha chocolate chip brownies, chai latte muffins and Earl Grey white chocolate chip...

San Antonio Current—Bluefin Sushi & Ramen opens first San Antonio location at The Rim. The Bluefin Sushi & Ramen has opened a restaurant in Northwest San Antonio shopping complex The Rim, the chain's first excursion outside its Austin-area home base. The Alamo City location, 17711 W IH10 Suite 104, began serving on Friday, May 10, according a company Facebook post that was otherwise short on details. The spot's service hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.