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Brisket with a side of bubbles: Terry Black’s BBQ set to open bathhouse near the Pearl

The new project north of downtown San Antonio will be in addition to the planned barbecue joint and hotel.

by Kat Stinson February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

The new project north of downtown San Antonio will be in addition to the planned barbecue joint and hotel.

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San Antonio massage chain shut down over allegations it did more than rub people’s feet

Texas authorities closed down Ping’s Best Foot Massage, alleging the business took part in human trafficking.

by Michael Karlis February 3, 2025May 29, 2025

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Texas officials order closure of San Antonio massage parlor over human-trafficking concerns

State officials ordered San Massage Spa in Castle Hills to shut down for six months.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2024July 17, 2025

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Owners of San Antonio’s vacant El Tropicano Hotel to spend $46 million on upgrades

Trestle Studio, a developer known for swanky boutique hotels in London and New York, bought the River Walk property late last year.

by Nina Rangel May 29, 2024March 22, 2025

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San Antonio eatery Papa Nacho’s relocating into swanky new digs

The new Dominion-area location will be just 2.5 miles from the restaurant’s current post on I-10.

by Nina Rangel October 23, 2023July 29, 2025

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Dave Bautista, Lucy Cooper’s: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

This week, Devils River Whiskey announced that former WWE wrestler and actor Dave Bautista bought a stake in the distillery.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 29, 2023June 13, 2025

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New Braunfels’ former city hall to be turned into upscale restaurant and office space

The project is being undertaken by the same hospitality group that developed McAdoo’s Seafood Co.

by Brandon Rodriguez September 25, 2023August 5, 2025

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Reconstruction of North San Antonio’s The Grill at Leon Springs has begun following devastating 2021 fire

The project, which will restore the eatery’s fire-damaged façade, is expected to wrap up in November.

by Nina Rangel April 26, 2023August 5, 2025

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Utah-based drink chain Swig bringing its ‘dirty soda’ drive-thru concept to San Antonio

The fast-growing chain will offer customizable drinks, including sodas with dairy mixed in, at the Sea World-area location.

by Nina Rangel March 29, 2023April 5, 2025

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First Look: San Antonio’s Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill living up to expectations of Rosario’s old space

The team is offering a limited menu while it gets its footing in the new space, but will eventually showcase a larger range of Puerto Rican cuisine.

by Nina Rangel March 1, 2023July 6, 2025

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New-to-San Antonio chain FiiZ Drinks to hold grand opening this Saturday for Broadway store

To celebrate the grand opening, the drive-thru spot will offer free customizable drinks.

by Nina Rangel February 21, 2023June 13, 2025

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Chain FiiZ Drinks taking over long-vacant Sonic Drive-In on San Antonio’s Broadway corridor

Founded in 2014, FiiZ currently operates three locations near Houston, and it has another in the works in Converse.

by Nina Rangel December 22, 2022July 21, 2025

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San Antonio’s Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas taking over Rosario’s former Southtown spot

The South Alamo restaurant will be the second location for family-owned Luna Rosa.

by Nina Rangel December 5, 2022July 1, 2025

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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken opening new location in San Marcos next year

The Memphis-based chain opened its first San Antonio store earlier this year to great fanfare.

by Nina Rangel November 11, 2022May 3, 2025

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San Antonio sweet shop Laika Cheesecake plans to open New Braunfels location

Construction on the space is set to begin this month and wrap up at the end of January.

by Nina Rangel November 7, 2022June 3, 2025

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Chick-fil-A plans $1.2 million location in San Antonio suburb of Cibolo

The new store at the corner of Cibolo Valley Drive and Borgfeld Road will span nearly 5,000 square feet.

by Nina Rangel October 17, 2022June 14, 2025

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Chicken-and-waffle chain Chick’nCone opens San Antonio store, one of six planned in Texas

The Pennsylvania-based chain is known for its proprietary fried chicken-filled waffle cones.

by Nina Rangel September 19, 2022May 15, 2025

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Customizable drink chain FiiZ Drinks plans first San Antonio-area location in Converse

FiiZ stores have the potential to offer thousands of drink combinations via the addition of purees, syrups and fresh juices.

by Nina Rangel August 22, 2022May 31, 2025

Food & Drink

The Cottage, Black Potion: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

New spots opening in the Alamo City will cater to those like to sip vino, play board games or tuck into traditional Irish fare.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 22, 2022May 29, 2025

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Phoenix-based Postino to open two all-day wine cafés in San Antonio next spring

Postino Wine Café currently operates six Texas locations, all in the Houston and Dallas areas.

by Nina Rangel July 18, 2022July 16, 2025

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Brisket with a side of bubbles: Terry Black’s BBQ set to open bathhouse near the Pearl

San Antonio massage chain shut down over allegations it did more than rub people’s feet

Texas officials order closure of San Antonio massage parlor over human-trafficking concerns

Owners of San Antonio’s vacant El Tropicano Hotel to spend $46 million on upgrades

San Antonio eatery Papa Nacho’s relocating into swanky new digs

Dave Bautista, Lucy Cooper’s: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

New Braunfels’ former city hall to be turned into upscale restaurant and office space

Reconstruction of North San Antonio’s The Grill at Leon Springs has begun following devastating 2021 fire

Utah-based drink chain Swig bringing its ‘dirty soda’ drive-thru concept to San Antonio

First Look: San Antonio’s Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill living up to expectations of Rosario’s old space

New-to-San Antonio chain FiiZ Drinks to hold grand opening this Saturday for Broadway store

Chain FiiZ Drinks taking over long-vacant Sonic Drive-In on San Antonio’s Broadway corridor

San Antonio’s Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas taking over Rosario’s former Southtown spot

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken opening new location in San Marcos next year

San Antonio sweet shop Laika Cheesecake plans to open New Braunfels location

Chick-fil-A plans $1.2 million location in San Antonio suburb of Cibolo

Chicken-and-waffle chain Chick’nCone opens San Antonio store, one of six planned in Texas

Customizable drink chain FiiZ Drinks plans first San Antonio-area location in Converse

The Cottage, Black Potion: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Phoenix-based Postino to open two all-day wine cafés in San Antonio next spring