On Wednesday, the panel approved a request to amend the plans and allow a 28-foot stair tower to the rooftop dining area. “We are working through a few details related to our rooftop dining portion of the restaurant,” Hernandez said. “All these elements are part of the process but I really want a beautiful rooftop dining experience for our guests.” The UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2017 recognized San Antonio as a Creative City of Gastronomy. An aerial photograph shows the current state of Maverick Plaza as event producers prepare for Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) in 2024. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio ReportSomething new coming at Casa RioAlso on Wednesday, the owners of Casa Rio, a longtime Tex-Mex favorite on the San Antonio River Walk, secured approval to build an addition on the south side of the property.