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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Business Briefs: End-year closures hit local restaurants; chain eateries open new spots 

By Edmond Ortiz Two renowned Pearl restaurants, a longtime Live Oak comfort food spot and a near-East Side brewery/distiller are among the well-publicized closures to strike the San Antonio area culinary scene at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, several chains recently opened new local storefronts in San Antonio, Converse, Schertz and New Braunfels. Elsewhere, Tejano…

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Light Bites (Dec. 10): New ramen restaurants open at Pearl and Medical Center area; hi-fi listening room/bar launches near downtown; concha-centric food truck rolls out

By Edmond Ortiz There is no shortage of openings of new restaurants and bars around the San Antonio area, even during the holiday season and with the end of 2025. in sight. Check out this roundup of latest culinary news items, including the launch of new ventures by Chef Jason Dady and restaurateur Chad Carey,…

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Light Bites: New eateries open on South Side, Cibolo, Medical Center; Cover 3 has new owner; 2 local spots claim top Michelin awards

By Edmond Ortiz The newest openings in the San Antonio-area culinary community include a food truck park in the Medical Center area, a South Side steakhouse, a New Braunfels tapas bar, an Olmos Park-area taqueria, and the return of a beloved Chinese spot in the Cibolo area. Meanwhile, North Side upscale sports bar and grill…

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Light Bites (Oct. 22): North Star Mall hosts new brewery; closures include Freetail Brewing Southtown, Mash’d, Good Time Charlies

By Edmond Ortiz A California brewery opening its first Texas brewpub in San Antonio, and one local brewery closing its secondary location highlight the latest restaurant and bar openings in the San Antonio area. Additionally, an upscale North Side retail and entertainment district is preparing to lose another restaurant, and a Midtown comfort food spot…

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