SATX-NBF: Impact 10/24/2025

Artisanal sandwich cafe, Naturally Cafe, changed ownership on Oct. 20.

The details: Menesh Agnihotri, a seasoned restaurateur hailing from the U.K., will take the reins of Naturally Cafe from previous owners Mike and Destin Singleton.

Agnihotri plans to renovate its storefront, pending approval of a permit from the city of New Braunfels. He also plans on revitalizing the interior and adding new food options.

“Hospitality is all about wanting people to come and have a good time,” Agnihorti told Community Impact.

What they offer: Naturally Cafe sells sandwiches, fresh juices, smoothies and more.

• 2302 Gruene Lake Drive, New Braunfels

A locally owned specialty food shop in New Braunfels is celebrating a decade of serving the local area this winter.

What you need to know: The Gruene Olive Tasting Room at 1641 Hunter Road is owned by Jill Hall. Hall said the shop will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary Dec. 6.

What they offer: The Gruene Olive Tasting Room sells a wide selection of olive oils, vinegars and balsamic dressings, all of which can be tasted in-store for free. Flavors ranging from blood orange olive oil to espresso balsamic vinegar make up the spectrum of options on the shelf.

The store also offers various organic, internationally-sourced pastas, bread mixes and dipping sauces, along with gourmet chocolates and cooking spices.

• 1641 Hunter Road, New Braunfels

Learn more about these events slated for this weekend in and around San Antonio from Oct. 24-26.

BOOtanica!
Wear costumes and explore diverse flora at this Halloween festival with education stations, trick-or-treating and local food vendors.

• Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Oct. 25, noon-3 p.m.

• Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

On Oct.1, the San Antonio City Council received a briefing on the first strategic plan for River Walk improvements since 2008.

The gist: Presented by Shannon Miller, director of the Office of Historic Preservation, the new strategic plan's geographic scope includes the historic horseshoe area as well as the channel extending north into the museum reach and the turn basin by the River Center Mall. The plan may also include the northern and southern portions of the river.

Miller said the plan has a wide scope of focus to ensure that it enhances the experience of visitors and residents alike. It could include potential capital improvements and maintenance projects, business growth and ways to improve traffic and circulation.

Key focus areas include:

• Infrastructure improvements
• Signage updates
• Potential ordinance changes
• Wayfinding solutions
• Accessibility enhancements
• Technology integration
• Ecological considerations
• Public art
• Landscaping