Retro Sips & Brews, a Woodlawn coffee shop that ran neighborhood drives, abruptly closed after about seven months. Owners cited "family circumstances" but say they hope to keep community outreach alive.

Twelve to Twelve, a new speakeasy at 1491 S Main St in Boerne, opens next Friday with cocktails into midnight, mocktails and plans for tacos and a food truck.

The Ambriola Pecorino Romano recall was upgraded to a Class I alert after Listeria was detected; some affected packages were sold at H‑E‑B and Sam’s Club. Check labels and don’t eat the named lots.

Upscale froyo chain 16 Handles is coming to Stone Oak this summer as part of a 25‑deal, seven‑state expansion. Expect rotating soft‑serve, milkshakes and 50+ toppings.

State filings show Chick‑fil‑A plans a $4.5M drive‑thru at Loop 1604 and Babcock near UTSA, with construction slated for late 2026. The move joins a wave of campus‑area retail growth.

A 541‑sq‑ft, $1.25M 7 Brew kiosk is planned for North Shary Road in Mission, with construction slated March–July 2026.

Owner Adrian Martinez has filed Chapter 7 for Smoke BBQ + Skybar, with court papers showing nearly $2.7M in claims from landlords, lenders and tax authorities. The downtown rooftop's future is now unclear.

Piada is bringing its chef-run fast-casual to San Antonio with two planned sites at Huebner Oaks and in Schertz. Opening dates have not been announced.

The Helotes Golden Corral was quietly marked permanently closed and appears to be consolidating with the SE Military Road location, according to local posts and the chain's directory.

State filings and a site visit show the former Luby's on Walzem Road has been gutted, but Pizza Ranch branding and a firm tenant plan have yet to materialize.

Bar 717 at 717 N. Alamo St. looks like it may finally move forward after months of delay. A state filing lists renovations that could put the bar on track this spring.

Live Oak staple Biff Buzby's Burgers closed Dec. 31 after 25 years. Owners blamed rising costs and low attendance; a Jan. 2–4 liquidation will sell furniture and equipment.

San Antonio ramen spot Noodle Tree will close Jan. 11 after chef Mike Nguyen says he must focus on recovery from a years‑long cancer battle.