Official New Restaurant Openings (and closings) in San Antonio and the Metro (Center: insurance, club)

[sapphire]

Originally Posted by TXtrkgrl

hahaha, 'Taco Smell'. My husband calls it "Taco Hell".

Yeah, it's right there with Jack in the Crack!

[jules07]

"TOXIC Smell"

[spamatdan]

Originally Posted by sapphire

I don't get anybody's fascination with On the Border's food. Seems like they borrowed some recipes from Taco Smell or Taco not-so-bueno. With all the Tex-Mex competition here, I don't know how they'll survive.

Well, I do like their key lime pie...but I agree, their food is not nearly as good as some of the other established places in town. Speaking of which, time for a road trip to Mamacita's.

[BigDogsTX]

Originally Posted by sapphire

I don't get anybody's fascination with On the Border's food. Seems like they borrowed some recipes from Taco Smell or Taco not-so-bueno. With all the Tex-Mex competition here, I don't know how they'll survive.

Why did they pull out anyway? I heard a rumor there was a big food poisoning scandal but that doesn't make much sense to me...

[imaterry78259]

Former Papadeaux chef opens restaurant on Perrin Bietel at Naco Perrin. It is New Orleans meets Puerto Vallarta

[TXtrkgrl]

Originally Posted by sapphire

Yeah, it's right there with Jack in the Crack!

LOL!! yes, yes, I say that too~

[Deep Forest]

Originally Posted by Deep Forest

Here I am quoting myself (been a long-g-g day). Dropped by the place, only a couple of workmen there. The building is being remodeled and it appears that it's going to be at least 30 days or more before it's open. That is all.

Another update to my update On J. Anthony's Seafood Cafe. They've painted the outside of the building and now have a banner out front front that says "Opening Soon - Help Wanted"

[bg2ntst]

Originally Posted by CelesteDF

I don't get it. I was pretty underwhelmed when I checked out the new Jimmy Johns on Austin Hwy. Kinda like Potbelly sandwiches (also out of Chicago) - basic, ok food but nothing special.

Their menu looks rather ordinary to me, but I'll give them a try. It is true that good bread/roll can make a difference.

If anyone is ever in the vicinity of a Publix grocery store (although we have none in S.A.), they make an awesome sub in their deli. They bake their own rolls, use Boar's Head meats (if you want) and they use a special sub sauce (I forget the brand, but you can buy bottles of it there). I'm talkin' a dynamite sub. Can I get a witness?

[Bowie]

Originally Posted by CelesteDF

I don't get it. I was pretty underwhelmed when I checked out the new Jimmy Johns on Austin Hwy. Kinda like Potbelly sandwiches (also out of Chicago) - basic, ok food but nothing special.

For me, the center of the appeal to Jimmy John's is the bread and the combination of the ingredients. I usually pick up a couple of Day Old breads while I'm there to take home and freeze or eat the next day.

Also, its food is a nearly exact copy of a sub place I used to frequent when I lived in the Midwest, because the owner of this chain is related to the owner of the other place and the chains share family recipes. The simplicity appeals to me more than the national chains like Quizno's and Schlotszky's.

[GoTexan]

Quick question about place by Blanco and 1604:

Is there a bagel/coffee bakery shop in the Vineyard Strip Center at Blanco and 1604? It looks like it would be an Einstein Bros (but its not ) shop from afar? Near the Aldinos restaurant, Can't recall the name..

Also, has anyone tried the NY Style deli subs from the bagel place behind Lubys at 1604 and Blanco? I 've bought bagels but havent had any hot sands from there? Owners were very nice and helpful.

Thats it, Thanks