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Chef Alon Shaya Dinner at Lüke San Antonio Dec 10th
Dec 2015 —

By: Johnnie De La Garza

We’re pleased to host Alon Shaya at Lüke San Antonio as the chef will be wrapping up a record year. Already the chef/partner at John Besh’s Italian outpost Domenica and casual sister eatery PIZZA Domenica, Alon opened his namesake modern Israeli restaurant Shaya in early February to rave reviews.
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Lüke dinner showcases James Beard winner
Dec 2015 —

By Edmund Tijerina

Multi-award winning chef Alon Shaya is coming to Lüke for a guest chef dinner Thursday.

Shaya, this year’s James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef — South,” is chef and partner of Shaya, a modern Israeli restaurant in New Orleans, which Esquire magazine named the Best Restaurant in America. Bon Appetit named Shaya as one of the 50 Best New Restaurants in the country, and Southern Living magazine spotlighted Alon as one of the 50 People Changing the South.
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BESH BIG EASY PT. 1&2
Dec 2015 —

Shrimp and Grits, Duck Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Fried Catfish, a seafood bar; it’s all on the menu whenChef John Besh takes over Lüke to celebrate the release of his latest cookbook, Besh Big Easy.

It’s no secret that I adore Lüke and everything that comes out of Executive Chef, John Russ’ kitchens so when you bring in the big boss, it of course made it a don’t-miss event that I had to attend.
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Staff Picks: Tuesday, December 15
Dec 2015 —

Toys For Tots: Alamo Beer Company is teaming up with Toys for Tots for a toy drive. From 3 to 8 p.m. on donors can drop off new, unwrapped toys at Lüke San Antonio. In return those who donate a gift will receive a special appetizer created by chef John Russ and co. on the house. It also happens to be Downtown Tuesday so why no enjoy a pint of Alamo's Holiday IPA to celebrate. Free appetizer with donation, 3-8pm, Lüke San Antonio, 125 E. Houston St., 210-227-5853.
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The San Antonio Cocktail Conference Turns 5
Dec 2015 —

By Jessica Elizarraras

The San Antonio Cocktail Conference — cocktail lovers can't wait for it, and newbies need several lessons in not overdoing it. Whichever camp you may be in, you're probably not ready for what's slated for the fifth annual celebration of all things shaken, stirred or served neat.
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Top 10 Brunch Spots In San Antonio
Dec 2015 —

By Uniqua Hardy

Lüke is conveniently located in downtown San Antonio and ia the best place to go to for a vibrant brunch right on the Riverwalk. It’s chef John Besh’s first restaurant outside of Louisiana and popular because of its flavorful menu of authentic Old World cuisine, mixing German and French techniques with New Orleans dishes. Brunch dishes are served on Saturdays and Sundays and include eggs benedict with a Creole touch, fried tomatoes, Belgian waffles and buttermilk biscuits. The environment at the restaurant is upscale, but at the same time inviting and warm.
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Parties at Lüke
Nov 2015 —

On Nov. 19, in celebration of chef John Besh’s new cookbook “Besh Big Easy,” he and chef John Russ are hosting a night of food, cocktails and music at Lüke. Guests will receive a copy of the cookbook in their price of admission.

The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. and costs $100. Buy tickets here.
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