A new tea tasting experience has arrived in San Antonio.

Explained: Tea Around Town—a double-decker tea tasting and tour bus experience—announced the arrival of a permanent location in San Antonio on March 10, according to a company news release.

Ryan Prescott, Tea Around Town director of content production, social media and creative marketing, said San Antonio is a city defined by culture, history and tradition—which is part of what makes it so memorable.

“We wanted the experience to reflect that, with a curated route that highlights downtown, the cultural corridor and the historic character that makes San Antonio distinct. It’s tailored for this community, and we’re excited to welcome San Antonio aboard,” Prescott said in the release.

• 849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio

The San Antonio International Airport held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Military City USA store in Terminal B.

The details: Located between gates B-3 and B-5, the store offers drinks, snacks, travel-sized medication and military-themed gifts, such as hats, magnets, shirts and sweaters.

Jesus Saenz, director of airports for the City of San Antonio, said the store reflects the men and women who serve this nation and call San Antonio home.

“It's so especially meaningful to us to have a store that honors the identity and celebrates our city's military heritage,” Saenz said.

• 9800 Airport Blvd., Terminal B, San Antonio

From a new Crunch Fitness in New Braunfels to a new business park in Boerne, check out eight of the latest filings to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the San Antonio area.

The overview: The list of filings includes a Michaels takeover of a former Joann Fabrics location, an expansion to a Boerne Baptist church and a new Hawaiian Bros location near the UTSA campus.

A San Francisco-area born restaurant chain is looking to expand to Texas.

What you need to know: Officials with Starbird announced plans to expand with new locations in San Antonio and across Texas after signing a 36-unit franchise agreement with the Houston-based Mac Haik Restaurant Group, according to a news release.

Starbird CEO Greg Levin said the agreement reflects the strength of their business model and the clarity of their long-term vision. 

“As we mark our 10th anniversary, this is shaping up to be our biggest year yet in terms of expansion,” Levin said in the release.

While no specific locations have been identified, company officials said nothing will open until at least 2027 in San Antonio.

What they offer: Starbird serves a variety of chicken-based entrees and sandwiches, from fried chicken strips to gourmet sandwiches and more, according to the menu. The restaurant also serves specialty salads and desserts.

• Locations TBD