Whoa! The last week has been a whirlwind, right? No, we are not talking about the bombast of once-in-a-lifetime events currently fueling Lexapro scrips nationwide. San Antonio’s restaurant world has been abuzz with new openings and dramatic FBI raids.

Openings

As many classic restaurants fold in the area, one standby is in expansion mode. During an interview on the local The More You Know, the Better It Tastes podcast, Max & Louie's New York Diner owner Drew Glick teased plans for a new bakery. Melvin's, named after Glick’s father, will be attached to the main restaurant, and serve baked goods, homemade ice cream, and coffee. Although no solid opening date has been established, Glick said he hopes the work is completed in time for his daughter’s November wedding.

The first San Antonio location of San Diego burrito joint Señor Burro has now opened. Although there was no official announcement, the once-dormant Instagram account began posting photos and videos of its food around July 21. The page does not link to a web menu, but the non-burrito fare showcased includes carne asada fries, loaded rolled tacos, Michoacán style-carnitas.

Chef Stefan Bowers has revealed the opening date to the long-awaited brick-and-mortar version of his popular burger pop-up Pumpers. Sharing an illustration from local artist Michelle Morgan, the outspoken chef said the soft opening would occur at 1101 Broadway October 13, followed by a hard launch on October 15. Bowers also shared that the joint would be a “full liquor license establishment.”

Turkish Delight Coffee House, the latest concept from the owner of Chef's Table Turkish Mediterranean Grill, debuted July 17 in the city’s Far Northwest Side. The concept was teased in August 2023 as an add-on next door to the restaurant’s second location at 11851 Bandera Rd. A post by proprietor Ibrahim Karabiyik shows a kaleidoscopic array of sweets, many topped with pistachios.

Other news and notes

Several locations of Rio Grande Valley tamale restaurant Delia’s were raided July 24, including those in San Antonio. An FBI spokesperson told several local outlets that the agency was “performing court-authorized law enforcement activity,” but declined to go into further detail. Delia’s is also the subject of a still pending lawsuit, filed in 2023, that accuses the company of tax fraud and age discrimination.

Nina Rangel, the San Antonio Current’s stalwart food and nightlife editor, has left her position after four and a half years. Rangel brought years of food and beverage industry experience to the post, gaining a reputation as a fierce advocate for Alamo City’s hospitality scene and the people who define it. Although she did not share the next steps in her career, she did hint that she would continue to work in a similar space.