Seafood at San Antonio’s Pearl will soon have a new accent. Latin-inspired restaurant Amar, stylized as (a)mar, is opening in the former home of coastal Italian eatery Allora in the Credit Human building at 403 Pearl Pkwy. in May.The upcoming concept was founded by locals Carlos and Clarece Clavij o, who have worked in real estate investments, construction, and liquor importing. According to a release, the couple was inspired by their travels through Tulum, Oaxaca, and Latin America. “(A)mar. is about bringing the energy of coastal Mexico and Latin America to San Antonio,” explained the Clavijos in a release. “As a group of local owners, we are especially proud to contribute to the city’s dynamic culinary culture — sharing the flavors, traditions, and spirit of Mexico and Latin America in a way that feels both authentic and deeply rooted in our community.”The name is a sort of reverse portmanteau of the Spanish words for “to love” and “sea.” The latter informs the menu, which is filled with coastal ingredients and a beverage program focusing on Mexican wine and mezcal. The release didn’t mention any specific dishes, but we’re betting at least one ceviche will be on hand. Whatever the initial offerings, (a)mar was built for change. Instead of hiring one person to run the kitchen, the Clavijos will draft a rotating cast from Latin America, Japan, and other coastal regions as part of a chef-in-residence program. Much of the details about the place are still being kept under wraps, but the restaurant’s Instagram page has been teasing a few of the details (sometimes soundtracked by the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris”), including an octopus dish, lighting shades from Tulum, and what appears to be Oaxacan fiber art. We have reached out to (a)mar’s reps for more information and will update this article accordingly. ...read more read less