Light Bites (Feb. 20): One Italian eatery ends brief closure, another plans to shutter; Jason Dady launches crawfish pop-up

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Light Bites is highlighted by La Foccacia’s owner deciding not to retire, and the owner of Luce Ristorante deciding to hang up his apron for good. Elsewhere, the far West Side has a new hot chicken eatery and a new bar with food options. Additionally, renowned local chef is…

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Light Bites: Bars open in Boerne and near UTSA; tapas spot opens on North Side; Restaurant Weeks are back; Mimosa Gossip readies closure

By Edmond Ortiz The new slate of Light Bites is highlighted by Singh’s Vietnamese restaurant expanding to near the University of Texas at San Antonio, local musicians launching a tapas eatery on the North Side, and a new Asian restaurant in Windcrest. Also of note, a new Boerne speakeasy opened its doors, a dessert bar…

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Milestones loom in 2026 for major developments in San Antonio area

By Edmond Ortiz While population explosion across the San Antonio area continues, so does the growth of commercial and residential developments around the tri-county region. Below is an update on nearly 20 select residential, commercial and mixed-use projects that are in various phases of ongoing development in and around San Antonio.  The projects range from…

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Now Open: 2 new retailers in Converse, 2 Northeast Side salons, pickleball/padel/dining hub in New Braunfels

By Edmond Ortiz Converse recently welcomed the launch of two national retailers’ storefronts in mid-November as part of the latest business openings in the San Antonio area. Other new local enterprises include salons in La Vernia and Live Oak, a South Side credit union branch, a combination pickleball/padel/dining destination in New Braunfels, a creative studio…

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