{SA} The Rim Announces Construction of Four New Restaurants

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• Maggiano's Little Italy
• Harry's Pacific Grill
• Stone Werks Big Rock Grille (local)
• The Lion & Rose British Restaurant and Pub (local)

http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/stories/MYSA041808.03C.Rim_Restaurants041808.3003d50.html

4 restaurants to add flavor, spirits to Northwest Side's Rim

Web Posted: 04/17/2008 08:38 PM CDT

Melissa S. Monroe
Express-News Business Writer

Developers of The Rim on Thursday announced the addition of four restaurants and bars that will bring both "Old World" charm and upscale, high-energy spirit to the far Northwest Side development.

Maggiano's Little Italy, Harry's Pacific Grill, Stone Werks Big Rock Grille and The Lion & Rose British Restaurant and Pub all have confirmed plans to begin construction soon with openings scheduled this year at the shopping center at Interstate 10 West and Loop 1604.

The Rim, a development of Georgia-based Thomas Enterprises Inc., has attracted big-name retailers such as Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Best Buy, JCPenney and The Palladium movie theater.

Some of the retailers there have said their stores at The Rim are their top stores in Texas, said Ward A. Kampf, president of retail leasing for Thomas Enterprises.

"We have a lot more assortment now with these restaurants, and this corridor is one of the strongest in Texas. It's a great intersection that's been underserved for years," he said.

This will be only the fourth Maggiano's in Texas, with other locations in Houston and the Dallas area. It's a part of Dallas-based Brinker International, whose other chains include Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.

Harry's Pacific Grill is the first expansion outside California, where its first two restaurants in Temecula and Rancho Cucamonga have been successful. The restaurant features an open kitchen offering seafood, steaks and wok dishes.

The new Stone Werks Big Rock Grille in The Rim will feature nearly 100 wines by the glass and 40 premium beers on tap.

The company already has stores in the Quarry Market and on Loop 1604 at Blanco Road.

The Lion & Rose features an extensive array of British and American offerings and a wooden bar with a broad selection of high-end spirits and imported beers.

The Rim development also includes Target, HomeGoods, Dick's Sporting Goods and a Life Time Fitness. There are also plans for several branded hotels, a boutique hotel and upscale condominiums.