A new Boerne bar is keeping Hill Country nightlife action-packed. Darkside After Dark, on the Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Co. compound at 25 Truss Dr, is now serving cocktails, beer, and wine in a Predator-themed space, complete with an ill-fated chopper caught in a tree.

Owner Michael Hawes opened the pizzeria in May 2024, dishing out Neopolitan-style pies in a sprawling dining room showcasing his vast collection of pop culture memorabilia. The spot is a wonderland of Gen X nostalgia with life-sized figurines of E.T., Teen Wolf, Superman, Yoda, and more tucked into every corner.

In March, the spot became a national viral sensation after creator Bethany Tucker (AKA @tasteoftexas) posted a video walkthrough of the space on TikTok and Instagram, garnering millions of views. After Dark gre

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