Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, Francis Bogside: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

This week’s most-read Current food news volleyed between uplifting and depressing, covering openings, closures and a national nod from USA Today. Let’s jump in.

Current readers wanted grand opening details for a new Izumi all-you-can-eat sushi spot in nearby Schertz and the long-awaited reopening of Irish pub Francis Bogside. Folks also wanted to read about the permanent closure of longtime lunch spot Twin Sisters — and the impending closure of Big Hops’ New Braunfels location.

Rounding out our top stories was a nod from USA Today, which recognized San Antonio’s Pearl for its farmer’s market and food hall.

Read on for more.

• San Antonio all-you-can-eat sushi spot Izumi opens new location in nearby Schertz
• Grand opening for San Antonio Irish Pub Francis Bogside set for Friday June 23
• Longtime San Antonio lunch spot and bakery Twin Sisters closing permanently
• Big Hops New Braunfels is holding Saturday silent auction so it can stay in business
• USA Today recognizes San Antonio’s Pearl for its farmer’s market and food hall

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This article appears in Jun 14-27, 2023.