San Antonio cocktail bar Sunnyside Lounge takes over former Texan Icehouse space

New tiki-inspired cocktail bar Sunnyside Lounge has opened in the former space of shuttered Balcones Heights watering hole The Texan Icehouse. The indoor-outdoor nightspot quietly opened March 2, offering a "dimly lit yet vibrant ambience" along with happy hour discounts, according to recent social

Gov. Abbott tells bands protesting SXSW over military sponsorship 'don't come back'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appears to need a crash course in Southern hospitality after telling bands boycotting Austin's SXSW conference to go home and "don't come back." Abbott's comments came after more than 80 musical acts and panelists backed out of the massive music and multimedia event after lear

San Antonio-based Mr. Teriyaki opening new Westover Hills location

Homegrown Japanese grill Mr. Teriyaki is preparing to open second location, this one in the busy Westover Hills area near Tom Slick Park. The San Antonio-based business raised the the curtain on its expansion plans earlier this year in an Instagram post. Now, a March 5 Texas Department of Licensing

Mandy Patinkin on life, TikTok fame and his show coming to San Antonio this weekend

Connecting with audiences is central to actor and singer Mandy Patinkin's 50-year career. From iconic films including The Princess Bride to TV series such Homeland to his award-winning performances on Broadway, Patinkin hopes his contributions to the entertainment industry have touched viewers as mu