SATX-BNE: Impact 10/13/2025

28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen announced plans for a new eatery called Carmella's Pizza Parlor through a Facebook post in late September.

What we know: The pizza parlor is a new neighborhood concept being developed by Don Kretz, the owner of 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen and Chef Zachary Disch, founder of Z's Pizza, according to the post.

Carmella's Pizza Parlor will be located at 110 N. Market Ave. in Boerne—next to the craft brewery. The pizzeria will serve traditional, New York-style thin crust pizzas with house made ingredients. The restaurant will also have a small wine and beer bar along with arcade game cabinets.

Quote of note: Kretz said they were "thrilled" to bring Carmella's Pizza Parlor to life.

"This collaboration with Chef Disch allows us to expand our vision of creating welcoming, memorable dining experiences for our guests right here in North Boerne," Kretz said in the post.

• 110 Market Ave., Boerne

A popular chain of Japanese department stores has made its way into San Antonio, opening its first location in the region.

In case you missed it: Teso Life officially launched to the public on Oct. 3 at 12720 I-10 in Northwest San Antonio, the store’s management team told Community Impact during the grand opening.

Headquartered in New York, the supermarket chain has locations across the country, with over 30 locations from the East to the West Coast.

In Texas, their store locator tool shows additional locations in Houston and Dallas, marking the chain’s third city in the state.

What’s special about it? From health and hygiene products, housewares, car supplies and more, Teso Life has the standard offerings of a supermarket, although sourced internationally, according to their website.

There’s also an eclectic supply of Asian foods and beverages on sale, such as Japanese desserts, chips, sodas and more.

Additionally, the store has a section of claw machines where customers can win prizes, alongside a dedicated toys section including Labubu dolls and more.

• 12720 I-10, San Antonio

Major business openings and closings highlight Community Impact's San Antonio coverage for the week of Oct. 6-10.

☕️ Starbucks closes two San Antonio locations as the company plans more closures.

😋 A custom mac and cheese joint is on its way to New Braunfels.

🏀 DICK's House of Sport now has an opening date in Live Oak.

🆕 A new dentist and H-E-B location are two businesses now open in North San Antonio.

🏓 Pickleball can now be played at a state-of-the-art facility in Live Oak.

🍕 A Boerne pizza joint owned by a 1980s film junkie gives customers a nostalgic feeling.