Selling adult toys as a party saleswoman and moonlighting as a student studying sociology, UT San Antonio alumna Amy Gonzalez did not anticipate opening a sex toy shop called Love Shack Boutique, but that...
It is inconspicuous at first glance — the squat building labeled “SOAP” at 900 Oblate Dr. But as the sliding glass doors split its window-clad façade, a modern and vibrant laundromat unlike any...
Come on in for a good read and close company. Book Nerd, the Alamo City’s newest indie bookstore, combines magical decor with towering shelves offering readers a variety of picks as they peruse the...
Kevin Clary recently opened Free Blockbuster 210 in San Antonio with the help of the Free Blockbuster Organization and Mike Strickaland, who provided the location for the store inside My Weekend World....
For any students hoping to get into the sinister season with a new story, the perfect spot has just reopened its doors.
Located in Southtown, the recently relocated horror bookstore and publishing...
Laika Cheesecakes & Espresso has gained a dedicated social following with its signature cheesecake jars and celebration of Ukrainian heritage. Founded in 2020 by Ukraine-born Anna Afanasieva, the...
Strolling up to the local thrift stores, scouring the racks and finding a vintage piece is the highlight of any thrift trip. However, this moment of joy is getting increasingly rare with the influx...
House of Monsters has quickly become San Antonio’s go-to destination for horror enthusiasts. As the official home of Famous Monsters of Filmland, the shop offers an extensive selection of horror-inspired...
Robot Monsters Guitars has been a go-to destination for musicians and music enthusiasts since 2008, located at 609 E Dewey Pl. San Antonio, TX 78212. Co-owner Joe Cutthroat, who started the business...
North of downtown San Antonio, located about 25 minutes from UTSA, holds a hidden gem for anyone looking to take a short trip back in time. Propaganda Palace, as the owner A.J Martinez says, holds “the...
Surviving a car crash is not an easy feat. For Brainwave Records, it was just another bump in the road in owner Ryan McKnight’s quest to share his love of music. McKnight began his record collection...
As corporate guitar stores –— such as Guitar Center and Sweetwater ––– continue to rise, the once beloved local guitar shop has become nearly extinct. With only a handful of said shops remaining...
