Polly Anna 🏳️⚧️
@digitaltejana.bsky.social
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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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.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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! 🍽️
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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Why 4 bars suddenly shuttered in a buzzy San Antonio nightlife hub www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Why 4 bars suddenly shuttered in a buzzy San Antonio nightlife hub www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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. 🍕
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@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. 🍕
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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.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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...
@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...
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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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.
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September 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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. 💟
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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. 💟
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.🍹 @mysanantonio.com
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New Orleans bar will serve its final Hurricane in San Antonio
COVID-19 and construction were contributing factors.
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August 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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.🍹 @mysanantonio.com
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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. 🍽️
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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...
In defense of the blue-hued crispy dogs at Gimme Gimme in S.A.
No, blue tortillas are not a sign of gentrification.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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...
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...
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.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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. 🍳
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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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I wrote about the experience for @mysanantonio.com 📝
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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.
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June 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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 📝
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
I wrote about the experience for @mysanantonio.com 📝
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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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CPS Energy power outage forces San Antonio taco house closure
Customers still stayed inside to finish their meals.
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June 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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. 🌮
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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. 🌮 @mysanantonio.com
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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."
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June 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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. 🌮 @mysanantonio.com
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June 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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A delish read from @digitaltejana.bsky.social on S.A.'s newest boulangerie 🥐 // Lacoste Bakery founder talks French roots, viral croissants and love www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
French bakery founder talks San Antonio love story, viral pastries
After viral success, what's next for the San Antonio-based boulangerie?
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June 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A delish read from @digitaltejana.bsky.social on S.A.'s newest boulangerie 🥐 // Lacoste Bakery founder talks French roots, viral croissants and love www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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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 www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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 www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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?
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May 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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? 🌮
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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🍻 New from @digitaltejana.bsky.social: Local favorite sandwich shop takes over San Antonio restaurant www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
'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.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🍻 New from @digitaltejana.bsky.social: Local favorite sandwich shop takes over San Antonio restaurant www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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🍔 New from @digitaltejana.bsky.social // 'Designer burger' spot quietly shutters newest San Antonio location www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
'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.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🍔 New from @digitaltejana.bsky.social // 'Designer burger' spot quietly shutters newest San Antonio location www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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🍖 New food truck beef from @digitaltejana.bsky.social: San Antonio dino rib food truck faces wage theft allegations amid controversy www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🍖 New food truck beef from @digitaltejana.bsky.social: San Antonio dino rib food truck faces wage theft allegations amid controversy www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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🍽️ New from @digitaltejana.bsky.social: Top San Antonio chef Jason Dady to appear on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl' www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🍽️ New from @digitaltejana.bsky.social: Top San Antonio chef Jason Dady to appear on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl' www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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Hey, dumplin! Can't wait to try these. Story by @digitaltejana.bsky.social via @mysanantonio.com.
Hey, San Antonio, get ready for handmade dumplings, savory noodles and comforting broths.
Award-winning dumpling restaurant is opening first Texas location
California-based Luscious Dumplings has a new location planned for San Antonio, Texas, bringing its signature Chinese cuisine to the Alamo City.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Hey, dumplin! Can't wait to try these. Story by @digitaltejana.bsky.social via @mysanantonio.com.
is this a safe space for beautiful women who just got new glasses?
April 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
is this a safe space for beautiful women who just got new glasses?
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?
April 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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?
I had fun writing this list of excellent restaurants near the Alamodome. 🍽️ @mysanantonio.com
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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.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I had fun writing this list of excellent restaurants near the Alamodome. 🍽️ @mysanantonio.com
www.mysanantonio.com/food/article...
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