From the opening of a taco joint to the planned relocation of a popular Chick-fil-A in Northeast San Antonio, check out this roundup of dining news from the past week of Community Impact reporting.
This list is not comprehensive, and any events are subject to change.
Impacts of the week
Austin-based Pinthouse Pizza opens first San Antonio location this week
Originally born in Austin, this brewing company opened a new restaurant in North San Antonio, serving up specialty pizzas and craft brews.
Local Tex-Mex chain opens 16th SA-area location
Tia’s Taco Hut serves up traditional San Antonio-style Tex-Mex, from all-day breakfast tacos and burritos to parrilladas and enchilada plates, according to the menu. This new location is the seventh in North San Antonio.
Pittsburgh-based chain MilkShake Factory coming soon to North San Antonio
The East Coast-headquartered chain is planning to enter the San Antonio market with a new restaurant. On the menu is a variety of specialty, gourmet milkshakes and ice cream-based dessert items.
Chick-fil-A is planning to relocate soon from its location at The Forum in Selma. (Courtesy Chick-fil-A)The Forum at Olympia Parkway Chick-fil-A to relocate
Chick-fil-A—located inside The Forum at Olympia Parkway shopping center—has plans to relocate into a new, ground-up restaurant later this year, company officials confirmed in an email to Community Impact. It will remain within the same shopping center.
Food fests
Ninth annual Big Texas Fun Crawfish Boil
The yearly food fest features fresh seafood vendors, carnival rides, live music, games and more along with an egg hunt. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
April 4-5, event opens at noon, closes between 10 and 11 p.m.$8 (kids admission), $12 (adult admission)1 Retama Parkway, Selmawww.bigtxfun.com/#annual-btf