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Next Step Foot & Ankle Clinic to celebrate 25 years in Universal City

A local podiatrist is celebrating a big milestone this year in Northeast San Antonio.

The details: Next Step Foot & Ankle will celebrate its 25-year anniversary this summer, Marketing Manager Tania Deriviere told Community Impact. The clinic is located at 13525 Centerbrook, Ste. 104 in Universal City.

The podiatrist, which opened in 2001, is founded by Darren Silvester, according to the clinic's website. Next Step Foot & Ankle offers foot and ankle surgeries, 3D orthotics, MLS laster therapy and more.

  • 13525 Centerbrook, Ste. 104, Universal City

 
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Filipino-style boba tea and ice cream lounge coming soon to Universal City

A new spot for boba tea and sweet treats is getting ready to open in Northeast San Antonio.

What you need to know: Halo Halo Boba Tea & Ice Cream Lounge—locally owned by husband-and-wife duo Merle and Yong Rivera—will be opening this summer behind M.Y. Chockdee Oriental Market & Restaurant in Universal City.

The Riveras will serve Halo-halo, a traditional frozen Filipino dessert, along with boba tea. The boba tea will be made from shaved ice and milk, filled with various tropical fruits, nuts, syrups and more, Merle Rivera said.

  • 124 E. Lindbergh Blvd., Universal City

 
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Providence by the Green nears completion

Providence by the Green, a mixed-use development in Stone Oak, is nearing completion.

The big picture: The 15,800-square-foot multiuse facility will include retail, dining and event spaces. Owner Debra Morris said it will feature a community lounge and a rotating pop-up room that will highlight artisans throughout the community. The building combines an angular, minimalist design with expansive glass walls overlooking Canyon Springs Golf Course.

Morris said that the facility has one event space ready, and they are beginning to book and run community events. The new event space is estimated to be fully up and running by summer 2026. Additionally, there are four tenant spaces available for rent.

The second floor is in the bidding process and is estimated to be ready by the end of summer 2026. The third-floor event space is still in the design phase, Morris said.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the San Antonio area.

Pittsburgh-based chain MilkShake Factory coming soon to North San Antonio

East Coast-headquartered dessert chain MilkShake Factory is planning to enter the San Antonio market with a new location at 21025 N. Hwy. 281, Ste. 1314, San Antonio.

On the menu is a variety of specialty, gourmet milkshakes and ice cream-based dessert items.


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Local Tex-Mex chain opens 16th SA-area location

Tia’s Taco Hut opened March 2 at 4519 Fredericksburg Road in Balcones Heights.

The restaurant serves up traditional San Antonio-style Tex-Mex, from all-day breakfast tacos and burritos to parrilladas and enchilada plates, according to the menu. This new location is the seventh in North San Antonio.


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