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HONG KONG -- A debate over ownership of traditional Chinese symbols has cropped up after a court ordered a local tea chain to pay French luxury brand Louis Vuitton $1.5 million over trademark infringement claims.Chinese state-media and…

San Antonio’s Alamo Beer Company will soon be back on tap. The craft brewing pioneer has been on hiatus since February to renovate its East Side taproom at 202 Lamar St., but says it will reopen in July.In December 2025, Brisbane,…

A tale of four Matsuyas, and a whole lot of gourmet wagyu beef. As one of the country’s big-three gyudon/beef bowl chains, Matsuya is among the top choices for those looking for a cheap but hearty meal in Japan. But maybe it doesn’t…

Upstart natural grocery chain Sprouts Farmers Market⁠ is expanding its San Antonio-area footprint again — this time in Cibolo. The Phoenix, Arizona-based grocer is moving into the massive Cibolo Crossing shopping center at 17980…

Gelato Pique’s spinoff cafes pique our interest with adorable ice cream and mochi treats. From its name, you might assume that Gelato Pique is an ice cream brand, but it’s actually a Japanese apparel company that specializes in cute…

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The ever upwardly trending pickle flavor is surfacing in the unlikeliest of places: Smoothie King, the Dallas-based smoothie chain, is releasing a new limited-edition Pickle Smoothie — for those who love pickles so much they could drink…

The bustling corridor beside the Port Authority Bus Terminal is about to get a major dining addition. Sushiro, Japan’s top-selling conveyor belt sushi giant, has officially announced that its first permanent U.S. location will open this…

A huge Japan-based conveyor belt sushi chain is opening its only American restaurant in New York City. Sushiro will open in Times Square at 667 Eighth Avenue at West 42nd Street, next to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, this…

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