A retired retail executive, Reid Hackney most recently served as vice president and chief financial officer of the San Antonio-based AGACI. A self-described food enthusiast, Reid Hackney enjoys frequenting new restaurants throughout San Antonio in his free time.
A pair of new restaurants owned by a popular TV star will open in San Antonio in the near future. In September, Cake Boss star Bartolo "Buddy" Valastro announced plans to open outposts of both Carlo's Bakery and Buddy V's Ristorante in the city. While an official opening date has yet to be set, construction was scheduled to begin in early October.
The Buddy V's outlet will include an open kitchen concept with a wood-fired grill and a menu similar to that of its other locations, including classic Italian-American staples and an extensive dessert list. Prospective chefs at the restaurant will travel to Jersey City to train with and learn from Valastro, while the Cake Boss star will make an appearance in San Antonio for the official openings of both restaurants. Buddy V's Ristorante has outposts at casinos in Las Vegas and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, while there are over 20 Carlo's Bakery locations throughout the United States and one in Brazil.
