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SLOAN/HALL TOASTS TWENTY YEARS IN ALAMO HEIGHTS
A GRACIOUS HOLIDAY HOME HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN ‘09
In Every Issue
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COVER PHOTO BY MILO LANGMORE
CONTENTS
SHOT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
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Business Profile: Sloan/Hall
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Profile: Jamie Allen and Brian Eickhoff
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Home: A Gracious Home for the Holidays
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The Buzz
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78209 Restaurant Guide
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Wine & Dine: La Panadería
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Police Blotter
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Vintage View
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Editor NICOLE GREENBERG
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78209 BUSINESS PROF IL E
ELEGANT
SOPHISTICATION SLOAN/HALL CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF KEEPING ‘09ERS UP WITH WHAT’S TRENDING By CAROLYN SELDON LAY Photography by JOSH HUSKIN
Sloan/Hall is a unique upscale lifestyle store, which opened on Broadway in Alamo Heights 20 years ago this month. The owners, Marcus Sloan and Shannon Hall, have ridden the ebb and flow of the market and have not only survived, but also grown – even adding a second store in Houston in 1998. They moved the local Sloan/Hall store to its current location in the historic former Magnolia/Mobilgas filling station, where Austin Highway meets Broadway, shortly after Labor Day in 2011. "The move was necessary,” states Shannon Hall, one of the two native Texan owners. They were in a smaller space in the Uptown Heights shopping center next to TCBY Yogurt and wanted to expand beyond greeting cards, CDs and gift gadgets to include women’s fashions, and jewelry. Their landlord, Glenn Huddleston, thought Sloan/Hall would be the right retailer for one of his other properties, the iconic landmark. The move was well worth braving the 106° heat on moving day, as sales have increased dramatically. Sloan/Hall’s offerings have been expanded to include not only fashions and jewelry, but women’s shoes, handbags, designer scarves and other accessories, plus art and home décor. The partners brought in a feng shui expert to help them organize the space. The front entry and beautifully landscaped red brick
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parking lot are now located on the Austin Highway side of the building. To the unfamiliar, it may not be obvious at first sight what Sloan/Hall is. They were amused when a caller once inquired about renting “Sloan/ Hall” for a wedding. “We don’t react to what other stores are doing. We just want to create our own environment,” explains Shannon.
ACCOUTREMENTS
Once you enter Sloan/Hall, you see a partition of greeting cards across the front of the store, forming a visual barrier to the enormous window and high traffic intersection beyond. The colorful shoes, displayed vertically, form a decorative wall to the right. Two large tables placed prominently in the center of the room are covered with beautiful books on design and décor that capture the imagination. It would be easy to spend hours browsing through the store, eyeing the art and the chicly clad mannequins dressed in the latest fashions by such designers as Isabel Marant and Nina Ricci. More fashions are smartly arranged on stands in two of the four rooms in the store. There are also etagéres displaying their “apothecary,” an assortment of luxurious crèmes and fragrances, etc., for the body and home. A spacious room is laid out with vit-
rines displaying an eclectic array of artisan jewelry curated from far and wide. Don’t miss the fascinating wooly mammoth fossil earrings and dinosaur bone pendant – that is, if they are still there. Since all of the jewelry pieces are unique works of art, they too might become extinct. The home décor items, densely displayed on shelves in the cozy interior room, are just as unique as everything else at Sloan/Hall. Most are “one-offs,” created by local artists. Items are easy to see and imagine in the home or as gifts. “In selecting items for the stores,” Marcus Sloan says, “we just want them to be interesting.”
MODE DE LA MILLENNIUM
He continues, “We have an eye that translates to the market – a democratic eye. We let a broad appeal guide our decisions. San Antonio has changed – for the better. The people, especially the young people, are more aware of trending fashions, and we do target people who know fashion.” Sloan cited a recent thrill on a buying trip. He managed to track down a favorite designer who had “reappeared on his radar.” Sloan/Hall became one of only two stores in the United States offering Dutch designer Iris van Herpen’s line, inspired by her visit to the Hadron Super Collider in Switzerland.
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“Fashion is about attraction or repulsion. It’s a weird animal.” Sloan muses. “Those prototypes you see on the Paris runway are meant to make the designer memorable, rather than selling those particular garments. There are two Fashion Weeks per year in Paris, one in March and the other in October. That’s when you can see all the European designers – the ‘Brit Pack,’ the Italians and, of course, the French, who gather for a central trade opportunity.” Sloan and Hall go to Paris four times a year to buy for every season. “We can email an order to Paris and include everything on our wish list, then cut as necessary. It’s easier to cut than to add to an order later on,” says Sloan.
THE DYNAMIC DUO
“Both Marcus Sloan and Shannon Hall have MBAs, and they make a pretty solid team. They have different strengths, which are complementary to each other,” says Arthur Perez, the store’s manager, who has been with Sloan/Hall since 2001. He knows them and their business sensibilities. He continues, “It has to be both of them to complete the leadership team. Marcus excels in the strategic planning to keep the flow of their business running in a positive upward direction following the downturns in the economy. Shannon is the more social, outgoing one who has the stamina it takes to keep operations running smoothly, especially at the larger store in Houston.” So congratulations to Sloan/Hall on your 20th anniversary! Sloan/Hall is located at 5424 Broadway at Austin Highway, and can be reached by calling (210) 828-7738.
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Perfectly MATCHED JAMIE ALLEN AND BRIAN EICKHOFF ARE A MATCH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY By ERNIE ALTGELT Photography by CASEY HOWELL
Some things when combined almost magically result in a wonderful new “whole” that, as one, can greatly surpass and enhance the potential accomplishments of the individuals. An excellent case in point (beyond the Beatles) is the very successful and happy merger, personally and professionally, of marketing mavens and ‘09ers Jamie Allen and Brian Eickhoff. Since joining forces almost 30 years ago, this sharing, equally creative, productive and loving husband and wife team have excelled on all fronts – at home, the workplace and beyond. With each daily contributing their own unique and formidable strengths, abilities and talents to the mix, this dedicated duo continues to exemplify what a perfect match can achieve in tandem. Really, it’s just “two” neat! While both grew up in families that relocated often, San Antonio became home to each of them in the early ‘80s after graduation from college. Brian (always gifted as an artist) attended Southwest Texas State University and received his degree in commercial art while Jamie (also talented creatively) earned her advertising degree from Michigan State. It was back in the Alamo City, however, when chance brought the two together in 1983 while Brian was employed as an art director at a local advertising agency and Jamie worked as an account executive with a popular radio station. Both found themselves assigned to the same project – promoting the grand opening of a new nightclub. As Jamie recalls, “We mark that promotion as the beginning of our relationship. And like our relationship, that club is still thriving too.” Over the next several years as the two became closer, the inevitable happened, and Jamie and Brian married in 1986. Once established under one roof as husband and wife (and later parents), both continued to work in related fields, but apart. Visually cre-
Just LIKE MOM AND DAD
Jamie and Brian have two wonderful children who also work in advertising. Daughter Casey (26) is a graphic designer (just like Dad) at an Austin-based major sports apparel company, and son Kevin (23) recently graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in advertising (just like Mom). Kevin now works for Texas Creative. And, as mentioned, these two aren’t exactly empty nesters. They also have two dogs, both rescued – a 12year-old Yorkie named Hunter and a sweet “San Antonio blend” of indeterminate age named Hailey. When not working or remodeling, all (including the dogs) like spending time at their getaway on Lake LBJ.
ative and print-oriented Brian had opened a graphic design firm in 1985 and continued nurturing that business while Jamie remained in the radio biz — selling, preparing media plans and campaigns and handling various accounts. As Brian’s company grew with the addition of new clients, staff and project responsibilities, Jamie eventually moved into the demanding world of sports marketing by joining the San Antonio Spurs organization and narrowed her focus solely to selling sponsorships for the franchise. It was a time of learning and growth for both. By 2001, however, the pair saw the obvious and decided it just made sense to come together professionally. Facing the challenging business environment of post 9/11, Brian realized that change was needed if his business was to continue prospering. With Jamie’s varied background in overall marketing, which perfectly complemented Brian’s award-win-
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ning strength in graphic design, uniting corporately seemed a natural. With the success enjoyed since, as Brian admits, “Many wonder why we waited so long.” After Jamie came on board as the chief operating officer and Brian continued in his previous roles as president and chief creative director, a whole host of new services were added, and with so much positive change, a new identity was called for as well. Enter Texas Creative – now a full-service advertising and marketing agency. And, as a proud Jamie states, “It’s been a thrilling ride ever since.” So while their marriage continues to pay big dividends at the office, those same individual strengths that blend professionally also came into play during their recent home remodeling project. Starting with a 1950s-era structure located in the Northwood area that they purchased in 2012, Jamie and Brian have co-created a state-of-the-art habitat where comfort, livability and beauty are paramount. As Brian and Jamie confess, “We basically changed every surface inside and out.” Working together (with professional help), they added walk-in closets, completely gutted the kitchen and installed Thermador® Chef appliances, and designed and outfitted a marble master bath, not to mention introducing myriad new treatments and décor touches throughout the entire interior and exterior. As they relate, “We’re almost done, with just a little landscaping, decorating and driveway work remaining.” After spending a year in a small on-site efficiency apartment (with their two dogs), Jamie confesses, “Our patience was stretched to the limit because of the close quarters – but we survived! We now have a wonderful new home that we made together.” It’s just amazing what a perfectly matched couple can accomplish, anywhere! 14 | December 2014
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HOM E
GRACIOUS
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HOLIDAYS NATURE’S ABUNDANCE ADDS TO THE APPEAL By JOHN BLOODSWORTH Photography by AL RENDON
A white wooden-clad two-story cottage tucked onto a quiet-tree shaded corner in Alamo Heights welcomes guests with holiday panache. The alluring home of Grace Allen is a personification of her lifelong penchant for perfection. In 1950, Mrs. Allen and her late husband, Charles H. Allen, began a floral business that has now grown into Allen’s Flowers & Gifts, a second-generation family-owned and operated company. Daughter Lisa Allen is now president of the floral company. With unbridled energy and an innate ability to articulate color and form, Mrs. Allen has been creating Christmas magic for generations of delighted clients. “All of my life I was cognizant of the nuances of color,” says Mrs. Allen. “While attending the Hockaday School, I was an art student of Maggie Hogue, wife of artist Alexander Hogue and good friend of Diego
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Rivera.” Mrs. Hogue taught her everything about light, shade, color and proportion. “When I did not go into professional painting, Mrs. Hogue was done with me,” Mrs. Allen exclaimed with a laugh. Nature’s abundance of beauty became Mrs. Allen’s personal palate of choice. Specializing in all aspects of floral design, Mrs. Allen and her team of professional designers selected flowers from all over the world, creating works of beauty and style. Set for a holiday dinner party, a Chinese export cloisonné bowl holds a plethora of fresh-cut flowers and greenery centering a satinwood dining table flanked by dining chairs done in deep forest green with gold chinoiserie. A hand-applied and specially treated wallpaper covers the dining room walls and extends into the foyer and living room. “The French had wallpaper that lasted for over 200 years,” says Mrs. Allen. “I had all of my paper treated so that it will not fade. My home is decorated for low maintenance and comfort.” The living room mantel is laden with garlands of pinecones, peonies and hydrangeas. A solid jade horse head rises majestically from the fresh greenery. Nearby a massive bouquet of freshly cut yellow roses graces an antique angel. The family room buffet holds a beautiful fresh floral arrangement of coral peonies www.78209magazine.com | 19
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Christmas extends everywhere in the house, even the bedrooms are lavishly decorated.
from New Zealand, antique blue hydrangeas, Norwich fir, Princess Pine boughs and pinecones in an antique Chinese container flanked by two large cloisonnĂŠ horses. The room is anchored with a massive contemporary polished brass and glass coffee table and rich leather armchairs resting on a vintage Oriental carpet. A small sofa table holds a holiday arrangement, but can expand to accommodate six dinner guests at a holiday buffet dinner. A polished wooden desk holding treasured mementos is positioned to take advantage of an expanse of windows bringing the manicured backyard with flowering shrubs, potted ficus trees and statuary into the comfortable setting. A harvest table holds a floral wonder of branches, pinecones and holiday color 20 |December 2014
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Alamo Heights ( By AHHS JOURNALISM STUDENTS )
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
& THE WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY PARADE AND CARNIVAL
Woodridge Elementary's Boo & Gold Carnival let kids of all ages treat themselves to games, activities and contests. The annual event, sponsored by the campus PTO, raised over $113,000 for technology in the classrooms and library, new books, music and science equipment and professional development for teachers.
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Alamo Heights
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ( By AHHS JOURNALISM STUDENTS )
MULES EXPAND MUSICALLY
WITH CLASSICAL GUITAR AND PIANO COURSES
This article was prepared by AHHS journalism students under the direction of journalism teacher Kristin Cade and first appeared in The Hoof Print, the student newspaper.
Whether many realize it or not, music plays an important role at Alamo Heights High School. For instance, the symphony supplies the school musicals with magical tunes from the pit, while choir students serenade us from the stage during annual holiday shows. And how could anyone forget the band’s exuberant halftime shows, a vital contribution to weekly football games? This year, AHHS has decided to expand its musical program by adding classical piano and guitar courses. “The school decided to offer these courses as another way to advance students’ musical skills,” piano teacher Linda Wilson said. “Music helps people’s thinking. It helps to improve math skills and enhances creativity.” Wilson and choir teacher Angus McLeod teach the piano class. Classical guitar is under the guidance of McLeod and Rachel Starke, who primarily teaches choir at the junior school and makes a daily trek to instruct at the high school. Both classes are held during fourth period and are open to students from all grade levels. Though the courses are directed toward beginners, more advanced students also participate. “I have been playing electric and acoustic guitar for five years,” senior Sam Berton says. “I really enjoy being able to have such an interesting class.” Many students even have experience in other musical fields, which is often beneficial and can facilitate the process of learning a new instrument. “I play the bass and cello,” says junior Andrew Butts. “It helps with the piano class because I already know how to read bass clef notes.” Classical piano is directed toward students who are interested in learning to play the piano or improving their existing keyboard24 | December 2014
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Left: Classical guitar students practice holding their instruments. The course was taught by junior school choir teacher Rachel Starke. Photo by Hannah Williams.
ing skills. During a typical classical piano lesson, students work at an assigned keyboard. Wilson gives brief directions to the more advanced players so they are able to practice at their own level and then instructs beginners for the rest of the class. The classical piano class focuses on many key concepts, including music theory (the study of the structure of music), musical form, ear training and performance. “Performing is a key component of piano playing because the piano is really a performance instrument,” Wilson says. “The students will be participating in a recital at the end of the year.” The guitar class shares the same principles as the piano class. The course is designed to teach the student the basic skills needed to play melodies and chords along with learning to read music notation and basic music theory concepts. As with other musical programs, students are able to rent instruments through the school, though they are encouraged to bring their own guitars. “During a typical class period, everyone gets their guitars in tune,” Berton says. “We run through simple strumming and picking patterns together in order to improve our skills.” Over time, the teachers hope to add more advanced piano and guitar courses. For now, both classes have received positive reactions from students. “I hope this class will help me achieve proficiency in a new instrument,” says junior Tara Van Belzen. “I’ll be able to learn a skill I can use forever.”
Sitting at their keyboards, sophomores Noah Rossell and Rebecca Friou and juniors Genesis Rivera and Andrew Butts practice their music. Photo by Hannah Williams.
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78209 THE
BUZZ
DEC 2014
The Buzz ( By LESLIE FOLEY )
A HOLIDAY MOVIE FILMED IN SAN ANTONIO
The One I Wrote For You is a family film shot entirely on location in San Antonio. The film opens across Texas in early December. Starring Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Woods, Kevin Pollak and Christopher Lloyd, it follows the story of Ben Cantor, a past-his-prime songwriter turned family man, who is entered by his daughter into a reality TV singing/songwriting contest and embarks on a life-altering journey. The film was produced by locals David Kauffman, Page Brown and Fernando S. Cano II. Kauffman also wrote the screenplay and the 14 original songs. For more information, check out www.theoneiwroteforyou.com.
VISIT THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN THIS MONTH
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is the perfect place to unwind or take your company to enjoy Holidays in Bloom during the month of December. Viewing holly berries, poinsettias, pinecones and wreaths, holiday ornaments and blooming cacti and taking a nice stroll through the garden is the perfect way to spend an afternoon outdoors. Remember the camera for a family photo, or go early and gather the family to snap the perfect holiday card you can share with others. And I always love sharing these “winter” photos with those who are digging out from under 2 feet of snow and freezing cold!
A PASS TO HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Wondering what you are going to do with holiday guests? Culture, art, museums and wildlife provide an answer — a seven-day consecutive pass to all the museums up and down Broadway awaits those interested in history, the outdoors, paintings and more. San Antonio Botanical Garden, the San Antonio Zoo, the Witte (which has been named a Smithsonian affiliate), the McNay, Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Children’s Museum and the San Antonio Museum of Art should keep your company entertained and offer a wealth of knowledge about the happenings, exhibits and other top attractions. Passes can be purchased at the Visitor Information Center, (800) 447-3372. What a great gift for that difficultto-buy-for-person on your shopping list! 26 | December 2014
KEEPING ROOM INTERIORS OPENS
Look no farther than The Keeping Room Interiors for that special gift this holiday season. Pillows, lamps, rugs and accessories galore are what you will find in this new Alamo Heights boutique. Offerings include a beautiful selection of designer fabrics from Thibaut, Highland Court, Duralee, Stroheim, Vervain, Fabricut and more. In addition to great fabrics, they offer custom drapery and bedding, lighting, wallpaper and rugs. The Keeping Room Interiors will ensure your home is the place you want it to be. It is conveniently located in the Collection Shopping Center at Broadway and Sunset and is open Monday through Saturday, or call (210) 474-6585 for an appointment.
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TIME TO BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Texas’ oldest and largest Christmas tree lot is open and ready for purchases. The Alamo Heights Optimist Club tree lot at 200 Austin Highway (the same location since 1954) offers the perfect USDA grade 1 noble firs from Oregon, the best tree you can purchase. Best of all, 100 percent of the money raised on this tree lot will support local charities in and around our city. Open daily10 a.m. – 8 p.m., till all the trees find a happy home. There’s nothing like the smell of a fresh Christmas tree to get you in the mood for the holidays! And don’t throw away that tree too quickly — you can cook, bake and smoke meats with pine needles. They can also be used in marinades, teas, spices, sauces and oils, or create your own cocktail. Pine needles are loaded with vitamins A and C. Drink to your health.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT CENTER OPENS
Emergency treatment centers are popping up everywhere. Now, the Quarry/Alamo Heights has 24/7 emergency care at Metropolitan Methodist Emergency Center at 250 E. Basse Rd., just in time for flu season and seasonal allergies.
LEARN TO MAKE TAMALES
For most of us San Antonians, it wouldn’t be the holidays without our tamales — everyone has a favorite place to purchase them, and everyone enjoys sharing with others. If you have never tried your hand at making tamales — it’s involved, to say the least, but well worth the effort. The Witte Museum will be offering one session to explore the art and history of making tamales with comadre Gloria Solis. Sign up quickly: December 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., (210) 3571910, for a lesson you’ll not want to miss! www.78209magazine.com | 27
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T he
T N A R U A RESTGuide
AMERICAN 20NINE 255 E. Basse, #940 798-9463 410 DINER 8315 Broadway 822-6246 ANNE MARIES’S BISTRO 555 Funston Place 826-5800 BIRD BAKERY 5912 Broadway 804-2473 BOARDWALK BISTRO 4011 Broadway 824-0100 BROADWAY 50/50 5050 Broadway 826-0069 CAPPY’S 5011 Broadway 828-9669 CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO 5003 Broadway 828-6860 CORNER BAKERY CAFE 255 E. Basse #100 441-4553 EARL ABEL’S 2101 Austin Highway, #175 822-3358 EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL 255 E. Basse 804-1199 6498 N. New Braunfels 828-1111 GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S 2922 Broadway 828-5392 J. ALEXANDER’S 255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275 JIM’S RESTAURANT 4108 Broadway 828-5120 8427 Broadway 826-7001 MAGIC TIME MACHINE 902 N.E. Loop 410 828-1470 MAMA'S CAFE 2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303 NOSH 1133 Austin Highway 826-6674
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RAFFLES RESTAURANT & BAR 1039 N.E. Loop 410 826-7118 SILO ELEVATED CUISINE 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686 STONE WERKS Broadway at Basse 823-3508 TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE 6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761 ZEDRIC’S 5231 Broadway 824-6000
ASIAN
HSIU YU 8338 Broadway 828-2273 KOI KAWA 4051 Broadway 805-8111 MON THAI BISTRO 4901 Broadway 822-3253 OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI 4902 Broadway 822-0300 P. F. CHANG’S 255 E. Basse, #1200 507-1000 SUSHI ZUSHI 999 E. Basse 826-8500 SNOW’S VIETNAM 3244 Broadway 892-7461 TONG’S THAI 1146 Austin Highway 829-7345
BARBECUE BUN ‘N’ BARREL 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829
THE BARBEQUE STATION 610 N.E. LOOP 410 691-3332 THE SMOKE SHACK 3714 Broadway 829-8448
EUROPEAN
CRUMPETS 3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454
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FREDERICK’S 7701 Broadway 828-9050
EL MACHITO 7300 Jones Maltsberger 314-3971
HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN 7310 Jones Maltsberger 290-8066
LA FONDA 8633 Crownhill Blvd. 824-4231
LA MADELEINE 4820 Broadway 829-7291
PALOMA BLANCA 5800 Broadway 822-6151
LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB 5148 Broadway 822-7673
PICANTE GRILL 3810 Broadway 822-3797
GREEK
PAPOULI’S GRILL 255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118
HAMBURGERS CHEESY JANE’S 4200 Broadway 826-0800
CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS 1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 FIVE GUYS BURGERS 260 E. Basse, #107 822-6200 LONGHORN CAFE 1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272 ORDER UP 999 E. Basse 824-9600
ITALIAN
CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC 1017 Austin Highway 822-2300 PAESANOS 555 E. Basse 828-5191 PIATTI 255 E. Basse, #500 832-0300 SORRENTO 5146 Broadway 824-0055 TRE TRATTORIA 4003 Broadway 805-0333
MEXICAN/LATIN ADELANTE 21 Brees Blvd. 822-7681
BETO’S 8142 Broadway 930-9393
SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA 7959 Broadway 930-8070 TACO GARAGE 8403 Broadway 826-4405 TOMATILLOS CANTINA 3210 Broadway 824-3005 URBAN TACO 290 E. Basse, #105 332-5149
PIZZA
BRAZA BRAVA 7959 Broadway 320-2100 CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN 255 E. Basse 424-2014 FLORIO’S PIZZA 7701 Broadway 805-8646 GRIMALDI’S PIZZA 330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288 VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA 5054 Broadway 828-3354
SOUTHWESTERN CANYON CAFE 255 E. Basse, #600 821-3738
STEAKS
THE BARN DOOR 8400 N. New Braunfels 824-0116 FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 255 E. Basse, #200 824-9463 RUTH'S CHRIS 7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051
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Wine Dine ( By MEREDITH KAY )
í LA PANADERIA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN BREAD IN SAN ANTONIO
As children living in Mexico City, José and David Cáceres would walk through the streets of their neighborhood selling the freshly baked breads of their mother. As José states, "The bread of our Mexican childhood was hypnotically delicious. The aromas of fresh bread floated out of every corner bakery throughout the city of Mexico.” The Cáceres brothers have held true to that memory, and in honor of their mother, a master baker and true marketing maven, they now bake their family recipes here in San Antonio at La Panadería, on Broadway, just inside Loop 410. La Panadería is an inviting space filled with intoxicating aromas of fresh bread, pastries and Mexican sweet breads. The brothers use the traditional baking techniques
By MEREDITH KAY
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8305 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209
LA PANADERIA (210) 375-6746
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MUST-TRY The Cuban Sandwhich
taught by their mother and are striving to create a new pan cultura here in Texas. Their dough is cultured for 48 hours, and they never add any artificial yeast to speed up the production. Most industrialized bakeries use artificial yeast to speedily ferment the dough in about 45 minutes, which some have suggested has led to our gluten intolerance. Only the highest-quality ancient grains and natural wheat are used at La Panadería, and you can taste the incredible difference in the bread with just one bite. In addition to the fresh bread and pastries, the bakery also serves delicious sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll start by selecting your sandwich bread, which isn't as easy as it sounds. On a recent visit to the bakery for lunch, I ordered the Cubana on the birote roll, and it was outstanding. The ham and sausage were incredibly fresh, and the salty bacon paired perfectly with the tanginess of their house-made cilantro mayo and chipotle mustard. We also ordered the Chicken Milanesa sandwich, but opted for the telera bread. A flat and wide roll, the telera had the consistency of an Italian ciabatta, and the breaded chicken cutlet was tender with a flavorful avocado lime dressing. Lonche is also served with your choice of soup. The black bean soup was satisfying and delicious, but the fideo could have used more depth and a touch of salt. The atmosphere at La Panadería was friendly and warm, and José greeted his guests personally as he introduced himself and told the story of how he and his family had once had a thriving bakery business in Mexico, employing over 2,000 people at one time. "Unfortunately, the bread that we were making lacked cultura. It had the ingredients, but it didn't have the soul necessary to be great bread. We sold our business and came to the United States to reclaim pan artesano, to start again and to create a new Panadería experience," he says. The Cáceres brothers have definitely succeeded with La Pandería, and with plans to open several locations in San Antonio and around Texas, they've got a success story on their hands, any way you slice it.
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6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111 11/02/14 4900 blk. Broadway VEHICLE BURGLARY A vehicle parked in a rear parking lot of a restaurant was unlawfully entered by punching a door lock. Stolen were a laptop computer, suitcase and several prescription medicines left in open view within the passenger compartment. 11/02/14 200 blk Viesca DRUG VIOLATION An officer on patrol initiated contact on a vehicle parked in the parking lot of the Nature Trails after the park was closed. Investigation discovered the recent use of marijuana in the vehicle where marijuana and narcotics paraphernalia were later found. The driver was issued a citation and a notice of intent to file charges with the District Attorney’s office at a later date. The driver and passenger were released to theirparents. 11/01/14 200 blk. Viesca DWI The driver of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired. The driver was transported to jail. 11/01/14 5000 blk. Broadway DRUG/ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and immediately detected the odor of burnt marijuana. A subsequent investigation discovered a small amount of marijuana, narcotic paraphernalia and open containers of alcohol. The drugs were seized for further examination and citations issued to the driver and passenger for the offenses. 10/31/14 6400 blk. Broadway EMERGENCY DETENTION Officers responded to a report of an intentional overdose. Officers discovered a female subject who claimed to have taken an overdose with the intention of causing harm to herself. After a medical evaluation the female was transported to University Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. 10/30/14 100 blk. Terrell Rd WANTED PERSON The driver of a vehicle stopped for speeding was found not to have a driver’s license. Further investigation discovered the driver had an active arrest warrant for Assault/Family Violence. The driver was taken into custody
and transported to the Magistrate’s Office for disposition. 10/30/14 5900 blk. Broadway VEHICLE BURGLARY Two (2) vehicles left unlocked while parked in the driveway were unlawfully entered and miscellaneous property stolen, including sunglasses, CDs and a GPS unit. 10/27/14 200 blk. Cloverleaf THEFT A concrete statue of a lion was stolen from a sidewalk sometime since July 2014. 10/26/14 100 blk Blue Bonnet ASSAULT – FAMILY VIOLENCE An argument between a husband and wife became physical, resulting in the wife being injured and choked. The husband was taken into custody and transported to jail. 10/25/14 500 blk. Abiso NARCOTICS VIOLATION The driver of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation was found to have an invalid driver’s license. A pre-impoundment inventory was conducted and a quantity of cocaine was discovered in the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and the narcotics seized. 10/24/14 6100 blk. Broadway THEFT Copper wiring was removed from a building under construction. Also stolen were two (2) heavy-duty extension cords. 10/24/14 5000 blk. Broadway NARCOTICS VIOLATION The driver of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation was found to not have a driver’s license. During a pre-impoundment inventory of the vehicle marijuana, methamphetamines and narcotics paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to jail. 10/23/14 4700 blk. Broadway PUBLIC INTOXICATION A passer-by reported seeing an individual stumbling along a sidewalk and fall into the roadway. The subject was located and found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired. The subject was transported to a relative’s house nearby and released to the relative’s control.
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