Guests savoring the culinary delights at the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.
The 2025 CultureMap San Antonio Tastemaker Awards showcased the city’s vibrant culinary scene on April 10 at the Briscoe Museum. Attended by food enthusiasts, the event honored top restaurants, chefs, and bars, highlighting the richness of San Antonio’s flavors while benefiting the nonprofit organization Culinaria. Notable winners included Ladino for Restaurant of the Year and John Russ as Chef of the Year, reflecting a dedication to excellence and community spirit in the local food industry.
San Antonio was buzzing with excitement as the 2025 CultureMap San Antonio Tastemaker Awards took place on April 10 at the scenic Briscoe Museum. This wonderful gathering celebrated the best and brightest in the city’s culinary scene, showcasing a wide variety of restaurants, bars, chefs, and culinary personalities. With KENS-5 afternoon anchor Sarah Forgany at the helm as the emcee, the event lured a fantastic crowd of food lovers, all eager for a taste of the local flavors.
The evening was filled with delightful possibilities, as guests had the chance to indulge in both savory and sweet samples from nominated restaurants. With drinks generously provided by event sponsors, the atmosphere was lively and buzzing with excitement. As attendees munched on delectable bites, they also contributed to a noble cause, as a portion of the tickets sold benefited the nonprofit organization Culinaria, further enhancing the community spirit of the event.
Among the standout achievers of the evening, the winners of the prestigious awards truly highlighted the culinary excellence found in San Antonio:
The awards ceremony highlighted not just the culinary skills of the winners but also the warmth, hospitality, and commitment that San Antonio has to offer. The impactful presence of sponsors such as The Yuengling Company, H-E-B, and Jim Beam Black underscored the collaborative spirit that drives the local food scene. As the night came to a close, attendees surely left with full bellies and warm hearts, eagerly anticipating what the future holds for San Antonio’s thriving culinary landscape.
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