Why has Mare e Monte rose to the top so quickly? This small Italian restaurant located in San Antonio's Medical Center is already loved by many even though it's only been open one year. The reason? Hospitality. Owner Princ talks about why service is so important to him.

Ken Rodriguez has spent his career writing for publications like Sports Illustrated and the San Antonio Express News. He has now brought his talent to San Antonio Report where is a Feature writer with a focus on the culinary scene in San Antonio. We talk about his career and some of the great people he has met including some of the most well-known chefs and restauranteurs in town.

San Antonio food and travel writer Kimberly Suta joins us as we make the big announcement that Kimberly is now the editor for our magazine, The Flavors of Texas! This quarterly magazine is expected to be released in mid-July. We also talk about our joint project, The Burger Showdown!

Our guests this week is Jaycee Clark and Chef Justin Motl of San Antonio’s Comfort Café. Comfort Cafe is a warm and inviting brunch spot operated by SerenityStar, a nonprofit peer-supported recovery program founded in Smithville back in 2009. Comfort Cafe can be found at 6812 Bandera Rd., Suite 101

Selda is new to San Antonio but not new to Mediterranean food. Selda has three locations in Dallas but just recently came to San Antonio. Max Tezkol and Muhammet Yilmaz tell us about the menu and vibe of this exciting Mediterranean restaurant.

Blanca Aldaco is well known in the San Antonio culinary scene. She has a vibrant personality and a deep passion for authentic Mexican cuisine. As the founder of Aldaco’s Restaurants, she has spent decades sharing the rich flavors of her native Guadalajara with the Alamo City. Blanca is also widely recognized for her iconic margaritas and for being one of the first female restaurateurs in the region to gain citywide acclaim. Beyond the kitchen, she’s a community advocate, mentor, and trailblazer who continues to inspire the next generation of chefs and entrepreneurs. She is the current president of the San Antonio Restaurant Association.

In this special episode of *The More You Know, The Better It Tastes*, Susie LaFredo and Alan Williams sit down with Levi Rodgers and Juan Cuellar — the powerhouse duo reviving a nostalgic pizza empire in the heart of San Antonio: Godfather’s Pizza.

Join us for a heartwarming, high-energy conversation as Levi and Juan recount the passion, memories, and mission behind bringing this iconic brand back to life — including the fateful Oregon road trip that sparked it all.

Whether you’re a longtime San Antonio local, a pizza lover, or a restaurateur curious about franchise success stories, this episode delivers inspiration, entrepreneurial gold, and a craving for taco pizza you won’t soon forget.

Jeremiah Burns makes his second visit to this podcast. Jeremiah is the owner of PB&J with Tay, a unique San Antonio eatery that brings a fun and nostalgic twist to the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Known for his creativity and community spirit, Jeremiah has built more than just a restaurant—he's created a space that feels like home. He’s also been open about his personal journey with mental illness, using his experiences to inspire others and promote mental health awareness which he discusses in this interview.