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• Opening TBD • 1760 S. Business I-35, New Braunfels • Facebook: The Hungry Waffle
• Expected to be completed April 2025 • 624 Krueger Canyon, New Braunfels • www.thecrankypickle.com
Now open
7 Portillo’s The chain restaurant, which serves Chicago-style hot dogs, will have a 6,250-square-foot “quick service restaurant” according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • Opening TBD • FM 306 and Sophie Lane, New Braunfels • www.portillos.com 8 Thai Isan House The restaurant—located in the former Red Oak Bakery— will serve a variety of Thai dishes. • Opening TBD • 596 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.thaiisanhouse.com
In the news
12 Tacos y Tequila The Tex-Mex eatery took over the space previously occupied by Adobe Verde and offers chicken fajita and taco plates. • Opened in September • 1724 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • Facebook: Tacos y Tequila 13 Huisache Grill and Wine Bar The restaurant and wine bar celebrated its 30-year anniversary in October. Huisache Grill offers a wide variety of dishes like seafood, soups, sandwiches and more, including red and white wines and beer. • 303 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.huisachegrill.com 14 Tommy John’s Tailgate Lucy Cooper’s Ice House rebranded to Tommy John’s Tailgate. The sports bar and grill is family-friendly and offers live music. • Opened early-October The Texas Cheese Trail Rachel and Bob Pineda, owners of Otto’s Cheese Shop in New Braunfels, have released a book featuring 11 artisanal cheesemakers across the state, highlighting their unique processes and stories. The book is available at the cheese shop or online on its website. Condor Airline The airline will end its nonstop flights between San Antonio International Airport and Frankfurt in 2025 due to a German court ruling that affects its partnership with Lufthansa. • 1515 Kuehler Ave., New Braunfels • www.tommyjohnstailgate.com
15 Uncharted Tiki Bar The Tiki bar opened in the basement of The Phoenix Saloon and offers locals and visitors a retro escape into Polynesian-inspired decor, cocktails and culture. Uncharted, a passion project by New Braunfels resident Jason Straughn, said the idea stemmed from his love of Tiki culture and his personal home tiki bar. • Opened Dec. 20 • 193 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • Facebook: Uncharted Tiki Bar
Relocations
9 Food Coma The food truck—owned by Jordan Ward and Ivan Ordonez—relocated from 217 E. Mill St. to Landa Street in New Braunfels. Food Coma serves Southern-style food infused with Mexican flavors. • Relocated in December • 111 Landa St., New Braunfels • Facebook: Food Coma 10 Rustic Swank The candle store is relocating from 1265 Industrial Street, Ste. A, to Loop 337 in New Braunfels. Rustic Swank specializes in hand-crafted candles and also sells refill candle containers and DIY kits. • Relocated early-January • 3526 S. Loop 337, Ste. 100, New Braunfels • www.rusticswank.com
Closings
16 Big Lots The store will close its remaining San Antonio and New Braunfels locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and canceling its acquisition plan with Nexus Capital Management. • Closing January 2025 • 139 N. I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels • www.biglots.com
Expansions
11 The Cranky Pickle The pickleball venue will be adding three new courts.
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