Polly Anna 🏳️⚧️
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
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Food Reporter for MySA• Poet/Musician/Comedian/Photographer 🪐
What makes for authentic cuisine? Is it the food we grew up eating? Is it the time-honored recipes that have been passed around for generations? I explored all this and more in my latest story for
@mysanantonio.com
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www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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Testing the borders of 'authentic' cooking with San Antonio chefs
Have you ever wondered why nothing tastes as good as your parents' cooking? So have we.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/authentic-cuisine-san-antonio-21020013.php
7 months ago
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For the second year in a row, I was invited to attend the Michelin Guide's Texas ceremony, where San Antonio won big honors, including two new Michelin Stars. Read all about it in my latest for
@mysanantonio.com
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These San Antonio restaurants were recognized by Michelin Guide
The internationally renown guide is recognizing Texas restaurants at its second annual ceremony in the Lone Star State.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/michelin-restaurants-san-antonio-21020077.php
7 months ago
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Generations of San Antonians are familiar with Original Donut Shop, including my own family, so it was an honor to profile the local doughnut and taco spot for
@mysanantonio.com
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'We can handle it': S.A.'s 71-year-old taco, doughnut shop still draws lines
What to know before you brave the totally-worth-it taco and doughnut lines while keeping your sanity intact.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/original-donut-shop-san-antonio-21039470.php
8 months ago
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Why 4 bars suddenly shuttered in a buzzy San Antonio nightlife hub
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Buzzy S.A. nightlife hub suddenly loses 4 bars at once
Pour one out for these four nightlife spots that suddenly shuttered in San Antonio's St. Paul Square.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/st-paul-square-bars-closing-san-antonio-21073121.php
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If you haven't tried Lovers Pizzeria yet, I wrote a story for
@mysanantonio.com
about what to expect from the buzzy pizza place. Yes, the lines are still a thing, but trust me, it's worth it. 🍕
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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Pies at buzzy S.A. pizzeria draw lines worth the small sacrifice of time
Poblano pizza is a huge draw at the local pizza joint.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/lovers-pizzeria-san-antonio-20803557.php
9 months ago
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Over the weekend,
@mysanantonio.com
published my piece on Patty's Taco House, a Tex-Mex staple on the SE side of San Antonio. 🌮 For this story, I sat down with Patty and her daughter, Annette, to talk about the restaurant's 40-year anniversary and so much more. 💟
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Family-owned taco house remains San Antonio staple after 40 years
We sat down with Patty herself to discuss the taco house's humble beginnings, hospitality and what's next.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/pattys-taco-house-san-antonio-20798213.php
9 months ago
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San Antonio's Pat O'Brien's, an extension of the original location in New Orleans, is expected to serve its last Hurricane later this month. The bar recently announced it will close at the end of August.🍹
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New Orleans bar will serve its final Hurricane in San Antonio
COVID-19 and construction were contributing factors.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/pat-obriens-san-antonio-closing-20817846.php
9 months ago
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I feel strongly about Gimme Gimme's crispy dogs, so I wrote about them again for
@mysanantonio.com
. This time, I talked to owner Aaron Peña about the bar's take on the dish and chef Paul Morales about his blue corn tortillas. I also tried the dogs for myself. 🍽️
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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In defense of the blue-hued crispy dogs at Gimme Gimme in S.A.
No, blue tortillas are not a sign of gentrification.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/crispy-dogs-gimme-gimme-san-antonio-20773794.php
10 months ago
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I've been putting in a lot of work at
@mysanantonio.com
this summer, so here's a thread of some stories I'm proud of, starting with my latest feature about the San Antonio Restaurants group hitting 300K members. 🍳
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San Antonio is home to the largest homegrown restaurant group in Texas
We talked to the people behind the group.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/san-antonio-restaurants-group-20401558.phpsan
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I spent the last two days at Oscar’s Taco House, a 63-year-old business on San Antonio’s Southwest Side, which is closing permanently after today to make way for a city bridge. I wrote about the experience for
@mysanantonio.com
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www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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Final days of San Antonio's decades-old taco house
The beloved neighborhood restaurant will make way for a city bridge.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/oscars-taco-house-san-antonio-closure-20394004.php
11 months ago
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I was visiting Oscar's Taco House for its final week of service when a power outage shut the restaurant down early for the day. Here's the scoop for
@mysanantonio.com
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www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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CPS Energy power outage forces San Antonio taco house closure
Customers still stayed inside to finish their meals.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/cps-energy-outage-oscars-taco-house-closed-20395848.php
11 months ago
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If you miss Carnitas Lonja, the chef behind the shuttered restaurant is nearly ready to open his latest concept, and yes, carnitas are on the menu. 🌮
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Mexico City-inspired taqueria to open soon in San Antonio
"The taquerias in Mexico are very different from the taquerias here in San Antonio, so we wanted to create a little bit more of that kind of a space."
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/tacopolis-san-antonio-20389428.php
11 months ago
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11 months ago
A delish read from
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
on S.A.'s newest boulangerie 🥐 // Lacoste Bakery founder talks French roots, viral croissants and love
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French bakery founder talks San Antonio love story, viral pastries
After viral success, what's next for the San Antonio-based boulangerie?
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/lacoste-bakery-san-antonio-20339234.php
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12 months ago
Service journalism doesn't get any more delicious.
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
with the taste test we needed. // We tried Texas Roadhouse's mini rolls from H-E-B so you don't have to
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We tested Texas Roadhouse's frozen rolls so you don't have to
Wondering what the difference is between Texas Roadhouse rolls and the frozen, miniature ones sold at H-E-B? We did a taste test to find out.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/texas-roadhouse-rolls-grocery-store-taste-test-20334834.php
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Earlier this week,
@mysanantonio.com
published my report on Blanco Cafe's origins, in which I ask the question: Which came first – Blanco Cafe or the Original Blanco Cafe? 🌮
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Which Blanco Cafe in San Antonio is the original? It's complicated.
San Antonio is home to at least three restaurants that carry the name Blanco Cafe, but which came first and is one better than the others?
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/blanco-cafe-san-antonio-history-20269073.php
about 1 year ago
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🍻 New from
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
: Local favorite sandwich shop takes over San Antonio restaurant
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'Stay tuned': Local favorite takes over beloved Beacon Hill restaurant
Beacon Hill Market & Deli has been teasing a takeover of SoHill Cafe for weeks, but now the San Antonio restaurant has confirmed the news.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/beacon-hill-sohill-cafe-san-antonio-20304751.php
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🍔 New from
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// 'Designer burger' spot quietly shutters newest San Antonio location
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'Bye 1604': Burger joint quietly shutters location near La Cantera
After a two-year run, Bunz Handcrafted Burgers has shuttered its 1604 outpost near La Cantera, which is now up for lease.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/bunz-handcrafted-burgers-shutters-20310403.php
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🍖 New food truck beef from
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
: San Antonio dino rib food truck faces wage theft allegations amid controversy
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Dino rib food truck stirs up controversy amid wage theft claims
Bussin Q has been publicly accused of wage theft violations by food truck park owner Ricky Ortiz, who recently launched a similar concept.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/bussin-q-wage-theft-allegations-20305366.php
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🍽️ New from
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
: Top San Antonio chef Jason Dady to appear on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl'
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Top chef from San Antonio competes on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl'
The upcoming season of 'BBQ Brawl' will feature a new crop of chefs, including chef Jason Dady from San Antonio.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/bbq-brawl-san-antonio-jason-dady-20303163.php
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Hey, dumplin! Can't wait to try these. Story by
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is this a safe space for beautiful women who just got new glasses?
about 1 year ago
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a social club where we get together to hyperfocus on each other’s special interests, like weekly show-and-tell with pals… is this anything?
about 1 year ago
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I had fun writing this list of excellent restaurants near the Alamodome. 🍽️
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The best restaurants near the Alamodome
Ahead of the Final Four, MySA has selected the best restaurants around the Alamodome to dine in San Antonio.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/best-restaurants-near-almodome-20228419.php
about 1 year ago
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PINTHOUSE IS COMING TO SAN ANTONIO!
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Beloved Austin brewery and pizzeria expands into San Antonio
Pinthouse is bringing its popular craft beers and artisanal pizzas to San Antonio, opening a new location on the Northwest side in early 2026.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/pinthouse-pizza-brewery-san-antonio-20239577.php
about 1 year ago
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I drove on one of the busiest corridors in San Antonio — Bandera Road. Here are all the hidden gems and history I found of the well-traveled road. Story:
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Sometimes, I write about lawsuits. This one involves a San Antonio developer and a shuttered 101-year-old restaurant. 🐖
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Shuttered 101-year-old San Antonio restaurant at center of lawsuit
GrayStreet Partners sues the now-closed Pig Stand in San Antonio for $17,100 in unpaid rent and fees.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/lawsuit-pig-stand-san-antonio-20226449.php
about 1 year ago
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I got to write about Jeopardy! for
@mysanantonio.com
. A dream come true for this game show nerd. 📺
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Triple stumper: San Antonio clue puzzles Jeopardy! contestants
The $1000 clue about the Daughters of the American Revolution stumped all three contestants on Jeopardy!.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/jeopardy-san-antonio-20229973.php
about 1 year ago
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here's a life update: my passport came in finally. name is correct. sex marker is wrong. this is the first time i’ve had a “male” id since 2016. going to cry about it and then look at my legal options when i feel less heartbroken. anyway, thanks for following along on my journey.
about 1 year ago
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it’s been a minute but i’m still cooking
about 1 year ago
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The family-owned business said it was able to open for one more week through support and hope they can continue the trend ❤️
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Westside S.A. restaurant fights to stay open after 43 years
After announcing its closure, Gilbert's Mexican Restaurant remains open thanks to community support and a Go Fund Me fundraising campaign.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/gilberts-mexican-restaurant-san-antonio-20061669.php
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I'm back at it again with another soup situation. This time, it's ramen!
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These 10 restaurants serve the best ramen in San Antonio right now
San Antonio is home to numerous ramen concepts, offering traditional versions and creative takes on the Japanese dish.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/san-antonio-ramen-20049537.php
over 1 year ago
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Reese Bros Barbecue in San Antonio 🙂↕️
over 1 year ago
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Made gumbo tonight 🥣
over 1 year ago
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i made butter chicken and naan last night
over 1 year ago
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It's cold, San Antonio!! I have soup recommendations!!
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over 1 year ago
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I remember going to Chicho Boys to pick out fruit with my dad when I was a kid, so it was really fun to write about the updates that are coming to the Westside produce market. 🥑🥭🍎🫑
@mysanantonio.com
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30-year-old San Antonio fruit market gets facelift, big upgrades
To celebrate its 30-year anniversary, the San Antonio fruit market is getting making some big upgrades to its home and offerings.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/chicho-boys-fruit-market-20011964.php
over 1 year ago
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i’ve been on vacation but… i updated my list of the best restaurants in San Antonio before i left.
@mysanantonio.com
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MySA's picks for the 15 best restaurants in San Antonio right now
From Sichuan noodles to breakfast tacos, these are the best restaurants in San Antonio going into 2025.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/best-restaurants-san-antonio-17858201.php
over 1 year ago
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I updated
@mysanantonio.com
's best new restaurants list to put a cute little bow on 2024. 🍽️
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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A guide to San Antonio's best new restaurants in 2024
From sushi standouts to steak plates and pasta, these are the best new restaurants to try in San Antonio.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/new-restaurants-san-antonio-17851579.php
over 1 year ago
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New Moo Deng-themed restaurant first look for
@mysanantonio.com
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First look: We ate at the newly opened Moo Deng Thai Restaurant
San Antonio has a new Thai restaurant, and it's named after Moo Deng, the meme-worthy pygmy hippopotamus.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/moo-deng-thai-restaurant-san-antonio-19984412.php
over 1 year ago
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not only am i a food writer, but i am also a total babe
over 1 year ago
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over 1 year ago
Sad news out of the Tex-Mex world.
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
with more for
@mysanantonio.bsky.social
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San Antonio Tex-Mex gem closing after five years
Lala's Gorditas, aTex-Mex restaurant, is closing after five years of business on San Antonio's Southside.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/lalas-gorditas-closing-19973156.php
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me and my husband’s first tree together (after 2 years of marriage) 🥹🎄
over 1 year ago
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I'm going to make a thread of all my recent soup content for
@mysanantonio.bsky.social
because it's cold in San Antonio, and I think it could be helpful. My latest for MySA is this week's $10 Taste column, where I tried the albondigas at El Milagrito Cafe.
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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Decades-old San Antonio eatery offers hearty bowl of soup for $8.99
Explore El Milagrito Cafe's albondigas, a delicious Mexican meatball soup, for just $8.99 in San Antonio.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/el-milagrito-albondigas-19962202.php
over 1 year ago
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over 1 year ago
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tested out my new french press ☕️
over 1 year ago
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Jess Elizarraras
over 1 year ago
On November 20, Nearby Systems, LLC filed its lawsuit against Whataburger, alleging that the Texas burger chain has infringed on three of its patents, according to court documents. More from
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Whataburger sued for patent infringement over mobile mapping
Whataburger is the latest defendant involved in a lawsuit with Nearby Systems, LLC, a litigious company that has filed suit against numerous large corporations.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/whataburger-lawsuit-patent-19954230.php
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San Antonio's restaurant scene has been getting a lot more attention from nationally recognized publications and critics, so I just wanted to drop this 2023 story I wrote for
@mysanantonio.bsky.social
about how the city has always been a food destination. 🍽️
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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Here's why San Antonio should be considered a food destination
MySA has listed four major reasons who folks should consider San Antonio a major food destination worthy of visiting.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/article/san-antonio-food-destination-18493397.php
over 1 year ago
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casseroles are going to be big in 2025
over 1 year ago
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“journalists are thriving after moving to blue sky” which ones??? not me!
over 1 year ago
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