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September 2014
78209 MAGAZINE
AN ‘09 In Every Issue
THE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT GUIDE 78209
Oasis
CHARMING TERRELL HILLS HOME WITH CASITA NEIGHBORHOOD GEMS PEÑALOZA FAMILY ADDS SPARKLE TO ‘09
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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2014
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Business Profile: Mary and Aaron Peñaloza of C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers
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Profile: Coach Osborne Tackles Life in ‘09
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Wine & Dine
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Home: ‘09 Oasis
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22 AHISD School News 26
Neighborhood News
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78209 Restaurant Guide
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The Buzz
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Police Blotter
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‘09-Lives
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Vintage View
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Contributors RON BECHTOL, JOHN BLOODSWORTH, LESLIE FOLEY CASEY HOWELL, BONNY OSTERHAGE, PATTI PAWLIK-PERALES, AL RENDON
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Gems
NEIGHBORHOOD MARY AND AARON PEÑALOZA ADD SPARKLE TO ‘09 By BONNY OSTERHAGE
Photography by CASEY HOWELL
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78209 BUS IN ES S PROF IL E
When it comes to jewelry, sometimes the best things are found in the smallest packages. The same could be said for jewelers. While the large chain establishments have their place, there is something to be said for the smaller, familyowned-and-operated neighborhood gems like C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers in the Shops at Lincoln Heights. Attention to detail, personalized service and the expertise of owners Aaron and Mary Peñaloza are just a few of the reasons that generations of the same families have counted on the Peñaloza name for their jewelry needs. “I am now seeing the grandchildren of people who bought their engagement rings from my dad’s shop in the 1970s,” says Aaron, who worked alongside his father for nearly 17 years.“It’s really cool to see someone still wearing and enjoying an old piece that I designed.” FAMILY JEWELS The oldest of four children, Aaron Peñaloza is a descendant of jewelry royalty. Both his father and grandfather were employed by Hertzberg Jewelers, which was arguably one of the best-known jewelry stores of its time. His father left Hertzberg and embarked on a partnership with George Dennis before opening Peñaloza and Sons, primarily a wholesale business, in downtown San Antonio. Aaron cut his teeth at his father’s side, working summers polishing, injecting waxes and delivering jewelry all over town. Over the years, however, Aaron became fascinated with the retail aspect, and he began to focus on building that component of the family business. In 1990, Aaron realized his dream of owning his own retail shop when he and his wife, Mary, opened the doors of C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers in the Sunset Ridge shopping center, where they remained for 20 years. In 2011, they relocated to the Shops at Lincoln Heights. “We originally selected Alamo Heights for our business because we thought it was a great part of town that, at the time, was underserved by jewelry businesses,” explains Aaron. “Also, when I left my dad’s business, many of those customers lived in ’09, and Mary and I lived in Olmos Park, so it just seemed natural to keep our business here.”
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW Aaron and Mary set out to fill a niche in Alamo Heights by offering an impressive selection of fine and custom jewelry, a signature bridal line (named after Aaron’s grandfather, Rafael) and an array of services ranging from repairs to appraisals. But what really sets this neighborhood gem apart is the focus on estate jewelry. “Estate really is our specialty,” says Aaron. “I’ve always enjoyed it because of its ties to the past, the craftsmanship and the different design sensibility.” Once a year, Aaron and Mary clear out all the jewelry from the cases and fill the store with nothing but estate pieces for the annual estate jewelry sale. Now in its eighth year, the estate sale will take place Nov. 3-15 and will feature pieces ranging from the Victorian to retro eras, many of which have been consigned from customers. “The advantages to buying estate pieces are that they are usually less expensive and they are unique,” explains Mary, adding that estate doesn’t have to be a period piece. “It simply means pre-owned,” she says. “We have some pieces that are very contemporary.” Buying estate pieces, as with buying any piece of fine jewelry, should always be done carefully and from a trustworthy jeweler. Part of what keeps the Peñaloza customers loyal is the knowledge that they can always deal directly with Aaron or Mary. Aaron, who holds credentials from the Gemologist Association of America, is a registered jeweler with the American Gemologist Society and a charter senior member of the National Gem and Jewelry Appraisal Association. He always enjoys sharing his expertise and broad knowledge with his customers. “You get experience, continuity and traditions when you work with a small jeweler for many years,” says Mary. “And you want someone that you can trust who has credentials,
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longevity and involvement in the community.” THE PERFECT SETTING Community involvement is important to the Peñalozas. Not only is C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers a fixture in Alamo Heights, so are the owners. Mary and Aaron have spent all 43 years of their marriage living and working in this neighborhood that they love. Their two children (now grown) attended Alamo Heights schools, and Mary has served on several committees and boards that benefit the community over the years. “We love it here, and we love the old neighborhoods,” says Aaron. “The convenience factor is huge. It is so centrally located, I can ride my bike to work.” To say that Aaron enjoys biking is an understatement. An avid cyclist in college, he picked the habit up again several years ago after learning that he suffered from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. “I was a couch potato for 20 years,” he admits. “I started riding again to address these health issues.” Today, Aaron rides at least 20 to 40 miles two times a week and 40 to 60 miles on the weekends. Weekends are also a time for family and friends. The couple enjoys spending time with their two grandchildren, and Mary in particular relishes what she calls the “envelopment” of a small community like Alamo Heights. “It’s fun to live in a neighborhood for years and get to know all the kids and grandkids,” she says happily. “The world is a big, scary place, and being in a neighborhood like this where you see people you know all the time is wonderful.”
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78209 PROF IL E
ALAMO HEIGHTS COACH TACKLES LIFE IN ‘ O9 THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS INVOLVED By BONNY OSTERHAGE
Photography by CASEY HOWELL
To say that high school football in Texas is just another sport is like saying the Pope is just another Catholic. There are few things that Texans love more than a good high school football game, and there are few things ‘09 residents love more than to watch the Alamo Heights Mules take to the football field. As offensive coordinator for the football team, coach Randy Osborne has been a part of the Mules football fever since 1998 and was part of the state championship win of 2006. “I will never forget Broadway being lined with thousands of people from 12 | September 2014
Alamo Heights after we won the game, “ he reminisces. “Receiving phone calls, emails and letters from Alamo Heights alumni, some who had graduated more than 40 years ago, was an unbelievable experience that I will cherish forever.” The son of the head football coach at MacArthur High School, Randy has football in his blood. After graduating from MacArthur in 1988, he played the sport for four years while earning his undergraduate degree from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) and stayed and coached as a graduate assistant for another year before moving back to San
Antonio to accept a coaching position with Bradley Middle School. While at Bradley, he worked with Mike Norment, now the head coach at Alamo Heights. It was Norment who encouraged him to apply for his current coaching position, and he has never looked back. “The thing I like most about living and working in this community is the convenience of big city living with a small town feel,” he says. “I love the fact that we have two elementary schools, one junior high and one high school. I think this creates a close-knit environment unlike any other in San Antonio.”
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Randy, who also teaches math and is the head coach for the boys’ track team, is not the only one who has embraced the Alamo Heights lifestyle. His wife, Nicole, also a MacArthur graduate, is an English teacher at the Junior School and coaches the tennis team. The Osborne sons, Jake and Colton, transferred to the Alamo Heights schools when they were in seventh and fourth grades, and both have followed in their father’s cleats by playing football and running track. Jake, the older, graduated from Alamo Heights in May of 2014 and was an all-district receiver for the Regional Finalist football team. He now attends Texas Tech, while Colton is beginning his sophomore year at Alamo Heights. “Having my entire family in the Alamo Heights school system has truly been a blessing,” says Randy. “It has allowed my wife and me to be much more involved in the boys’ academic and extracurricular activities.” Those extracurricular activities extend beyond the doors of the Alamo Heights School District to include involvement in the community at large. The Osbornes are active members of the New Heights services at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, and Colton is a member of the Young Men’s Service League, a mother/son volunteer organization. Randy is a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association, while Nicole just completed her service as the president of the local chapter of the Texas High School Coaches Wives Association. They are both on the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron Gala Committee, a cause that hits close to home for Nicole, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. She has been cancer-free for 12 years, but the ordeal was an eye-opener. “Although it was a very traumatic experience, it has made us closer and stronger as a family,” says Randy. “It has helped us strive to live every day to its fullest and appreciate the wonderful life God has given us.” 14 | September 2014
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78209 WINE
& D IN E
SMOKE SHACK BBQ & SOUTHERN KITCHEN
FOOD TRUCK ADDS NEW LOCATION By RON BECHTOL
It’s a risky business transitioning from a food truck to a fixed address. There’s always something a little renegade about the truck; we’re willing to forgive the absence of (some) niceties, the obligation to sit (or stand) in surroundings that are frequently less than tranquil. And then there’s the immediacy of having your plate or wrap handed down to you from the window — often from the cook him (or her)self. This is how Smoke Shack made its enviable barbecue reputation, operating out of a truck at the intersection of Nacogdoches and Loop 410. It’s still there and it’s still good. But inevitably, there’s also the urge to settle down. Smoke Shack’s owners found a place to do just that on Broadway near the Witte, taking over the former location of a Mexican restaurant and cleaning it up a tad. There are light fixtures fashioned from Mason jars. And there are lines. For the most part, Smoke Shack II manages to deal with them, and any delays seem to be tolerated by a midday audience blending families (with remarkably well-behaved kids) and other diners apparently not in much of a hurry. Also, for the most part the barbecue 16 | September 2014
SMOKE SHACK 374 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209
passes muster. The brisket is still some of the best to be had in a town lying just to the west of Texas’ true BBQ belt, but it can also be inconsistent: moist, smoky and sporting that desirable rosy ring on one occasion; soggy and sadly without either bark or bite on another. (The good news is that the best plate was the most recent — maybe the pit just needed breaking in.) The sausage is good, the pulled pork less so — though it, too, has improved from the early days. The ribs are meaty, tender and sweetly glazed. The sauce also sports a little sweetness. But we would go to Smoke Shack for the fried okra alone, were smitten by the cheesy-chunky mashed potatoes and found the vinegar slaw with crumbled feta oddly appealing. Sandwiches, sliders and fried chicken justify the Southern Kitchen part of the name — that and the okra. If you were to ask us, though, we’d go back to the truck, even if it meant sacrificing some variety and eating faceto-grille with a Suburban. Happily, both establishments are in ’09, so one can rotate.
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HOM E
AN ‘09
Oasis
TERRELL HILLS COUPLE TRANSFORM FORMER GARAGE INTO GUEST CASITA By JOHN BLOODSWORTH | Photography By AL RENDON
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For a couple with sons soon leaving for college, downsizing to a home with potential for outdoor entertaining was paradise found. The family was not in a hurry to find a suitable home, but a cottage on a quiet street was a charmer that sealed the deal. A family room with vaulted ceiling and an open-concept kitchen with large, expansive windows that brought the outdoors into the gathering spaces enticed the couple. The back yard was small, but offered great opportunity for a pool and landscaping. In addition, a former detached garage situated in a corner of the property had been enclosed. It held great promise as guest quarters for family and friends. The homeowners enjoy gardening and began a full landscape restoration to the property. Flagstone steps descend from a wide-planked upper deck to a lower flagstone patio that is shaded by the wooden overhang. Matching flagstone decking surrounds a tropical pool that nests among clusters of ginger, Japanese blueberry, xylosma, philodendron, ferns and stately queen palms. A path meandering past the azure blue pool leads to a charming casita that beckons with its handmade red clay tile roof and whitewashed glass-paned French doors. www.78209magazine.com | 19
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A KEEN SENSE OF STYLE AND ECLECTIC TASTES DRAW GUESTS TO THE CASUALLY ELEGANT INDOORS
Transporting fortunate guests to an oasis of comfort, the couple did extensive renovation to the former detached garage and storage area. The ceiling height was raised and clad in bead board set with exposed beams, giving the diminutive dwelling a handmade quality in every detail. Furnished with a luxurious bed covered in off-white and neutral linens, cozy upholstered chairs and scored cement flooring, the interiors are serene. By contrast, the spectacular view from the expansive French doors frames the sky, pool and lush vegetation. With such an alluring retreat only steps from the main house, the couple’s keen sense of style and eclectic tastes draw guests to the casually elegant indoors. A bespoke dining table with matching chairs, given to the couple by the husband’s family, is hand-carved with the homeowner’s three-letter monogram. “I was the only one in the family eligible to get them,” says the husband, who has the same initials as the family member for whom they were created. A dining alcove centered with a round table draped in a floor-length paisley cloth is paired with vintage dining chairs upholstered in dark green leather. A large Moroccan lantern and Brunschwig & Fils grasscloth with red background add drama to the setting. Keeping the vibrant tone moving through the home, a small space was transformed into a library. “I’ve always wanted a red library,” the homeowner states. She painted the walls red and decorated with family pieces and personal purchases. “We have picked up pieces over the years,” she says. “If we find something that we like, we find a place for it.”
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ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD 78209
MARCHING TO BEAT THE HEAT
THE ALAMO HEIGHTS BAND GEARS UP FOR THEIR FALL HALF-TIME SHOWS IN THE HEAT OF SUMMER
With extended periods of rehearsal in preparation for the upcoming competitive marching and football seasons, musicians spent time rehearsing marching and music fundamentals as well as learning the material for the 2014 field and football shows during the annual Summer Band Camp. Beyond rehearsals, Band Camp serves as an opportunity for the students to come together to get to know the other members of the Alamo Heights Band family. Bonding opportunities take place throughout the week, as sections spend time eating together, gathering at one anothers’ houses for social events and ultimately performing together for the first time as members of an outstanding band program. See the efforts of these summer musicians come to life during halftime under the Friday Night Lights!
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CONVOCATION 2014 AHISD TEAM CELEBRATES A NEW YEAR
Happy New Year! Coming together as a team for the first time after summer break, teachers and staff at Alamo Heights ISD shared their excitement for the new year. The staff kicks off the academic season each August with the annual convocation ceremony in which all team members gather to reconnect and symbolically launch the new year. This year’s New Year’s theme featured an AHISD logo dropping from the stage along with confetti and balloons, similar to the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. Guest speakers included Ann Veazey, AHISD Teacher of the Year; Cory Bakke, Alamo Heights School Foundation president; Lott McIlhenny, AHISD Board of Trustees president; and Dr. Kevin Brown, superintendent.
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ENGAGED TEACHERS, ENGAGED STUDENTS
As the first day of the new school year drew near, classrooms began to fill with teachers excited to learn new ways to engage their students. AHISD’s behavioral specialist, Dan St. Romain, shared his knowledge of brain-based tactics to keep kids interested and engaged at all levels. The teachers-turnedstudents found the activities to be innovative and interactive, allowing them to create an excitement for learning for their own students.
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NEIG H BORH OOD N EW S
WHAT’S NEW IN By LESLIE FOLEY
‘09 CHEERS FOR CHEF DELLA CASA
Sometimes you win, and sometimes you claim second place! Congrats to executive chef Luca Della Casa of Silo and Nosh, who has kept us on the edge of our seats as we followed, cheered, voted and waited impatiently to see who would be crowned the next Food Network Star. Chef Luca Della Casa was born in Torino, Italy (we love the accent), and has a passion for cuisine and cooking, entertaining, teaching how to cook and sharing recipes inspired from his grandmother. Fans had a few words to share in their disbelief in his coming in as runner-up. Regardless, don’t look for chef Luca to slow down. He recently created the concept for Panzanella Pizzeria, serving artisan-style pizza and seasonal salads and wine and beer to go. Check for locations and opening dates at 111 W. Crockett St. on the River Walk, adjacent to Swig Martini Bar, and 401 Pearl Parkway. Despite all the cheers and tears, the rest of America is now discovering what we here in SA already knew — you are our CULINARY STAR in SA! Bravo!
CHAIRS FOR CHARITY
BALLET SAN ANTONIO
Ballet San Antonio celebrates its opening season at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts with Fête Nocturne, a Dracula-themed Gala Oct. 11 at Club Giraud. Enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing ahead of the critically acclaimed Dracula Oct. 16-19, Ballet San Antonio’s debut as the Tobin’s resident ballet company. For tickets and more information: balletsanantonio.org.
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The Ronald McDonald House’s 4th Annual Chair-ity Gala featured an eclectic array of 60-plus chairs decorated and designed by talented artists. Performers Shavonne Conroy, Ken Slavin, Nichelle N. Hosley and Sam Stern, along with the band C-Rock, entertained two rooms of guests at the annual event, which featured a live and silent auction of unique chairs, auction items and dining. Kimberly Crawford, host of Fox San Antonio Daytime at Nine, emceed the event. Special attractions included a dessert room with over 700 cupcakes from generous bakers across the city. The event, held at Old San Francisco Steak House and catered by Absolutely Delicious Catering, raised $78,000 to support the mission of the Ronald McDonald House.
KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS OPENS
Koko FitClub is the first health club that uses technology to bring strength training, cardio exercise and nutrition planning together in one place for the maximum results in the shortest time possible. Koko is a digital gym — a fitness studio driven by technologies, data and exercise science. Its cardio and strength machines know your body and guide you more skillfully than a personal trainer. Your progress is tracked and accessible in the cloud, available from all your devices. The Koko Smartrainer acts as a virtual personal trainer: guiding you through every step of your custom workout via an interactive touch screen. With Koko, you can get a total cardio and strength-training workout in 45 minutes or less. The club is located in the Shops at Lincoln Heights at 999 E. Basse, #184.
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HANDMADE JEWELRY FROM ALAMO HEIGHTS
Dare to dazzle? Alamo Heights graduate Jenna Marshall has been designing and producing jewelry since October 2013, and has now been selling for six months. J. Marshall Jewelry features handmade designs ranging from casual wooden bead necklaces with leather tassels, to semiprecious stone necklaces with druzy agate slices — her favorite. She’s scoured locales from New York City to Dallas to Colorado gathering perfect pieces to please her customers and provide affordable designs. Everything is sold through Instagram. She posts the pictures of items on the Instagram account, and when you have made your selection, you can email j.marshalljewelry@gmail.com to place an order. Customers can easily see new pieces by checking their Instagram feed. Be on the lookout for an online store in the future.
MORE WORK IS COMING
More headaches in store if you live on Ivy Lane, Elmcourt or South Vandiver Road. Road construction will begin in the fall — basic upkeep and maintenance. Brace yourself for yet more detours and delays. Good news: After nearly one and a half years, much anticipated and traveled Hildebrand Avenue returned to a two-way street with improvements. New turn lanes will guide motorists turning left from northbound Broadway onto Hildebrand and turning left from eastbound Hildebrand onto Broadway. You can hear tenants from The Broadway and businesses along the intersection singing hallelujah! www.78209magazine.com | 27
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RESTAURANT GUIDE 78209
AMERICAN | ASIAN | BARBECUE | EUROPEAN | GREEK | HAMBURGERS | ITALIAN | MEXICAN | PIZZA | STEAKS
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
RAFFLES RESTAURANT & BAR 1039 NE Loop 410 826-7118
FREDERICK’S 7701 Broadway 828-9050
EL MACHITO 7300 Jones Maltsberger 314-3971
SILO ELEVATED CUISINE 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686
HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN 7310 Jones Maltsberger 290-8066
LA FONDA 8633 Crownhill Blvd. 824-4231
STONE WERKS Broadway at Basse 823-3508
LA MADELEINE 4820 Broadway 829-7291
PALOMA BLANCA 5800 Broadway 822-6151
TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE 6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761
LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB 5148 Broadway 822-7673
PICANTE GRILL 3810 Broadway 822-3797
ZEDRIC’S 5231 Broadway 824-6000
ASIAN
HSIU YU 8338 Broadway 828-2273
GREEK
PAPOULI’S GRILL 255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118
HAMBURGERS CHEESY JANE’S 4200 Broadway 826-0800
CAPPY’S 5011 Broadway 828-9669
KOI KAWA 4051 Broadway 805-8111
CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO 5003 Broadway 828-6860
MON THAI BISTRO 4901 Broadway 822-3253
CORNER BAKERY CAFE 255 E. Basse #100 441-4553
OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI 4902 Broadway 822-0300
LONGHORN CAFE 1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272
P. F. CHANG’S 255 E. Basse 507-1000
ORDER UP 999 E. Basse 824-9600
EARL ABEL’S 2101 Austin Highway, #175 822-3358 EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL 255 E. Basse 804-1199 GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S 2922 Broadway 828-5392 J. ALEXANDER’S 255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275 JIM’S RESTAURANT 4108 Broadway 828-5120 JIM’S RESTAURANT 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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SUSHI ZUSHI 999 E. Basse 826-8500 SNOW’S VIETNAM 3244 Broadway 892-7461 TONG’S THAI 1146 Austin Highway 829-7345
BARBECUE
CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS 1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 FIVE GUYS BURGERS 260 E. Basse, #107 822-6200
ITALIAN
CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC 1017 Austin Highway 822-2300 PAESANOS 555 E. Basse 828-5191 PIATTI 255 E. Basse 832-0300
BUN ‘N’ BARREL 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829
SORRENTO 5146 Broadway 824-0055
THE BARBEQUE STATION 610 N.E. LOOP 410 691-3332
TRE TRATTORIA 4003 Broadway 805-0333
THE SMOKE SHACK 3714 Broadway 829-8448
EUROPEAN
CRUMPETS 3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454
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
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 225-0722
STEAKS
THE BARN DOOR 8400 N. New Braunfels 824-0116 FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 255 E. Basse 824-9463 RUTH'S CHRIS 7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051
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TH E BU ZZ
THE BUZZ By BONNY OSTERHAGE
Here’s what’s buzzing in 78209 this month.
GOINGS-ON IN 78209
ALTER’D STATE BOUTIQUE GIVES BACK
While dad is relaxing, mom can head a few doors down to score some fall finds at Alter’d State. Also located in the Alamo Quarry Crossing, this unique boutique has everything you need to look chic from head to toe. Clothes, shoes, accessories and cute gift items are all available at really good prices. But what we like even more than the on-trend fashions is the company’s commitment to giving back. According to their website, the company has donated more than $700,000 to various charities and sponsored more than 925 employee volunteer hours, and they consciously partner with companies like TOMS who support their efforts. The only thing better than shopping is shopping with a purpose. Visit www.altardstate.com for more information — and to check out the cute clothes!
IS PUBLIC SMOKING BAN IN ORDER?
Alamo Heights is considering the pros and cons of a public smoking ban. The city of San Antonio is one of approximately 80 Texas cities to enact a restriction on smoking in public places, but Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills and Olmos Park have yet to follow suit.
CONGESTION AT AHHS
Finally, with school back in session, the city is looking at ways to address the congestion east of the Alamo Heights High School that can impede the access of the city’s larger emergency vehicles. Lowering or removing medians along Vanderhoeven was proposed, but residents are balking, saying that the medians prevent student drivers from parking on the neighborhood roads. Longand short-term solutions are being discussed among city council members, fire and police officials and the Alamo Heights School District. In the meantime, temporary parking restrictions will be in place along sections of West Castano and Lamont. 30 | September 2014
TORCHY’S TACOS COME TO TOWN
If all that shopping and pampering leaves you hungry, head over to the newest culinary hot spot at the Shops at Lincoln Heights, the award-winning Torchy’s Tacos. This “Damn Good” taco joint originated in Austin, and San Antonio fans are ecstatic to see them hang a shingle here in the ‘hood. With a taco for everyone from the vegan to the carnivore, Torchy’s has made a name for itself serving up unusual combinations along with chips and award-winning salsa, breakfast tacos, sauces and sweets. Don’t forget to check out the “taco of the month,” too! Visit www.torchytacos.com for the menu and other information.
CLASSIC MOVIES IN THE GARDEN
What goes better with dinner than a movie? And what better place to see a movie than the picturesque grounds of the San Antonio Botanical Garden? All of San Antonio will enjoy the beautiful setting as a backdrop to classic movies such as An Affair to Remember on Sept. 19 and High Society on Sept. 26. Gates will open at 6:30 pm, with free admission. Prior to the shows, take the time to check out the new exhibits, including 27 sculptures made from nearly 500,000 Lego bricks, or the more than 20 different scarecrows made from everyday materials. For a complete listing of exhibits visit www.sabot.org.
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KATE’S FROSTING CUPCAKES Perfect for any event Bridal showers Book Clubs Tea Parties Birthdays Baby Showers
Kate’s Frosting On Main 2518 N. Main Ave. San Antonio TX 78212 Phone: 210.248.9809 Open Monday-Saturday
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POLICE BLOTTER POLICE BLOTTER 78209
ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111
EMERGENCY DETENTION 08/07/14 1100 blk. Townsend Ave Officers responded to an address when a concerned person reported a female subject had taken an intentional overdose of prescription medication with the intention of doing harm to herself. Officers gained entry to the residence and found the female subject disoriented and in need of medical attention. The subject was transported to the University Hospital for treatment and held for a psychological evaluation. NARCOTICS VIOLATION 08/08/14 100 blk. Arcadia Officers assisted San Antonio Police Department narcotics detectives with the execution of a search warrant at an apartment complex. SAPD detectives recovered a large amount of high-grade marijuana, equipment to make hashish and a large quantity of cash. The three residents of the apartment were taken into custody and transported by SAPD detectives for further investigation. BURGLARY BUILDING 08/09/14 300 blk. Redwood A detached garage was forcibly entered by cutting off a padlock securing the door and an inside storage closet. Miscellaneous tools were reported stolen. A neighbor reported an unknown male identifying himself as a relative of the former owner had asked if they wanted to purchase any tools around the time the theft was reported to have occurred. THEFT 08/10/14 500 blk. Normandy Jewelry was reported stolen from a residence that was sponsoring an open house for interested buyers. A realtor stated a female subject approached and asked to use the restroom. The homeowners discovered jewelry missing from a drawer in the restroom when they returned. RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE 08/11/14 4900 blk. Broadway A vehicle stopped for a traffic violation was discovered to be stolen from San Antonio. The driver was taken into custody and a preimpoundment inventory of the vehicle discovered numerous narcotics paraphernalia items. The driver was transported to jail. WANTED PERSON 08/11/14 200 blk. Viesca An officer on patrol during late night hours observed an off-road motorcycle being operated on a roadway without having any lights installed on the motorcycle. The officer initiated contact and investigation re-
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vealed the driver had an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County for driving while intoxicated (2nd offense). The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate’s Office for disposition. DEBIT/CREDIT CARD ABUSE 08/12/14 5100 blk. Broadway Officers responded to a report of person possibly using illegal narcotics. Investigating officers made contact with a male subject who was found to be in possession of a stolen credit card as well as receipts and property purchased with the stolen credit card. The suspect was transported to jail. PROHIBITED WEAPON 08/12/14 4900 blk. N New Braunfels A traffic enforcement stop was initiated on a driver not wearing a seatbelt. The contact officer observed in plain view on a seat the box to a prohibited weapon. Investigation discovered fighting knuckles having an electronic stun feature. The driver was taken into custody and transported to jail. SEX OFFENDER VIOLATION 08/14/14 4800 blk. Broadway An AHPD detective in an unmarked vehicle observed a male subject approach an elderly female in a grocery store parking lot. After a brief conversation the male subject returned to where he was originally standing and continued to loiter in the area. A mark patrol unit was summoned and contact was made with the subject. The subject gave false identifying information two times before investigation determined his true identity. Further investigation discovered the subject was released from prison in Arkansas in 1997 after serving time for a sex offense. The subject never registered as a sex offender since leaving prison and absconded from Arkansas to Texas. The subject was taken into custody on a felony violation and transported to jail. A glass pipe used to smoke crack cocaine was confiscated. RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE 08/15/14 5800 blk. Broadway An officer observed a vehicle in front of him commit multiple traffic violations. Using the on-board patrol vehicle mobile computer, a search on the suspect vehicle license plate returned the vehicle was reported stolen out of Vidor, Texas. A felony stop was initiated by the observing officer backed up by other on-duty officers to take the driver into custody. Further investigation discovered the driver was in possession of high-quality marijuana and had an active parole violation warrant issued out of North Carolina for assault by strangulation. The driver was transported to jail on multiple charges.
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78209 09 - LIVES
SAN ANTONIO BAR AUXILLIARY LUNCHEON MEETING
DR. FORREST M. SMITH, A SAN ANTONIO PEDIATRICIAN, CREATED DR. SMITH’S® DIAPER OINTMENT IN 1963. MISSION PHARMACAL LAUNCHED THE NEW SPRAY.
TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON CELEBRATION
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Photo courtesy Alamo Heights Independent School District
VINTAGE VIEW
The Junior American Citizens Class at Alamo Heights School, with instructor Miss Ernestine Edmonds
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