Downtown's Schilo’s Delicatessen is owned by retired U.S. Army Captain Bill Lyons.
Among San Antonio’s many nicknames, “Military City, U.S.A.” may be the most well-known. With several thousand active duty and retired military milling about town, it only makes sense that the city is rife with bars, restaurant and breweries owned and operated by veterans who decided to make SA home after retirement.
In the spirit of showing local vets some love during National Veterans Small Business Week, Oct. 31-Nov.4, we gathered up a short list of food-focused, Veteran-owned businesses to get you started. Of course, you ought not limit yourself to checking these out just this week. For small businesses, especially, a little local love goes a long way any week of the year.Gather Brewing Co. is owned by former U.S. Coast Guard chef Mike Voeller.offers family-friendly, indoor/outdoor brewpub vibes courtesy of owners Mike and Rachel Voeller. Mike, a former U.S. Coast Guard chef, kicked off his retirement from the military by opening the new Universal City taproom last year.