One of San Antonio’s top chefs is returning to the spotlight to help grow the food experiences at the San Antonio Botanical Garden . Mark Weaver, the former owner of Monte Vista’s much-missed Periphery, has been appointed the Director of Culinary Programs at the Alamo City institution.

Weaver first earned a name in San Antonio’s culinary scene at chef Jason Dady’s Tre Trattoria. He opened Periphery at 2512 N. Main Ave. in early 2017, serving a unique mix of New American fare inspired by Italy and the American South.

After the restaurant folded in late 2019, Weaver remained part of the city’s culinary scene. Most recently, he served as the culinary arts teacher at Northside ISD and a dual credit adjunct at St. Philip’s College.

In the new role, he will be in charge of the garden’s ex

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