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78209 M A G A Z I N E
Home Grown Goodness
Alamo Heights Farmers Market
Putting Down Roots The Shalley Family
The e m i t r e Summ
Fun! e d i u G
Contents DEPARTMENTS
FEATURES
10 Trending in ‘09
14 Happening in ‘09
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Business Profile
26 Good Living
28 Realtor Spotlight
Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market provides home grown goodness.
On The Market
30 Neighborhood News 32 The Places We Go
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34 School News
Meet Your Neighbors
After five moves in 13 years Jacob and Hayley Shalley find Alamo Heights the perfect place for their family to call home.
40 Pets - Ask Roxie 42 Society
46 Community Calendar 48 Community Spotlight
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Home
38 Summertime Fun Guide
52 Eat in ‘09
The combination of French architecture and Texas tradition is the perfect union for a beautifully elegant Terrell Hills home.
56 ‘09 Eats
58 Church Directory 60 Outside ‘09 62 Calendar
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Editor’s Letter
Sweet Summertime The heat is here to stay for a few months. While it can be grueling, it’s also a time to enjoy being outdoors as long as we have water to cool off in and our favorite cold beverages. One of my favorite things I always look forward to is ice-cold watermelon. Summertime makes me think of lots of delicious sweet fruit. You’ll find that and so much more on Sunday mornings at the Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market at the Alamo Quarry Shopping Center. Danielle Rodriguez is the new owner of the farmer's market and is looking forward to expanding and bringing in new activities. It’s definitely something you’ll want to check out this summer. Also, some ‘09 neighbors you’ll meet in this issue are the Shalley family. They didn’t grow up in 78209 but have decided it’s where they want to put down their roots. Jacob and Hayley Shalley found just the quality of life that they were looking for for their family of 5. They have jumped right in and embrace everything Alamo Heights has to offer. And speaking of what ‘09 has to offer, who can’t resist a juicy hamburger smothered in cheese? Sometimes I get a hankering for just that along with some fries or onion rings and a chocolate milkshake. If you crave a juicy burger too, you'll want to try Cheesy Jane's, our '09 Eats feature this month. They have been serving delicious burgers for more than 30 years! Just like the cover of this issue, 78209 is blessed to have lots of beautiful trees and shady areas. I hope you all can find some time to relax in a cool shady spot this summer. Most importantly, stay hydrated!
SUSAN THORNTON Editor
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Al Rendon photographs the homes seen in 78209 Magazine. “A room is four walls until someone moves in the first object. People choose their environment and the decor in a room to express their personality. The room expresses the family’s taste, and the unique homes of 78209 are very tastefully detailed. My photographs use light to bring a home’s personality to life. When I raise the camera and focus on a room’s view, I am composing to express its owners’ personality in the best light.” He has had more than a dozen major solo exhibits, and his work is in such permanent collections as the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
Leslie Foley, columnist for Society and Outside 78209, was born and raised in Oklahoma, where she earned a public relations and journalism degree from Oklahoma State. She moved to Texas over 30 years ago and has made it her home ever since. Aside from her work with 78209 Magazine, Leslie works full time with the Ronald McDonald House as their capital campaign coordinator. She enjoys the opportunity to stay connected to people, events and happenings across the city. In her free time, she likes spending time in her gardens, visiting with friends and family, photographing events, catching a Spurs game or simply relaxing by watching an old classic movie.
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ON THE COVER
The Episcopal Diocese on Torcido Drive provides a perfect place for reflection and solitude..
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Happenings In‘09
Barbara Lozano, the owner of Andie & Barbara plans to retire after 40 years in business.
Andie & Barbara Women’s Clothing Store to Close
A Ballpark Dedication The Alamo Heights Little League Dedication Ceremony Honors Late Coach Billy Blake BY RON AARON EISENBERG
The Alamo Heights Little League (AHLL) recently honored their late coach, Billy Blake, naming the playing fields and ballpark after him. Some 500 members of the Alamo Heights community, including past players, parents, family, and friends, attended the ceremony. The AHLL park is now known as Alamo Heights Little League at Billy Blake Park. An active AHLL board member, friend, and mentor, Blake coached more than 600 kids and led 8 teams to city championships. Six of his teams won district titles all within 20 years. Billy Blake lost his battle against Crohn’s Disease and bile-duct cancer on April 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings, nieces and nephews, and many other family members. 14
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Fitness Center To Open
Orangetheory Fitness, the group fitness center, is adding a new location. Now open in Sunset Ridge Shopping Center, Orangetheory will soon open another location at Quarry Village. A grand-opening is set for mid-May in the space previously occupied by Starbucks, across from Trader Joe’s. The organization now has at least 14 locations throughout San Antonio and more than 1,100 locations in 49 states. The locations are operated by franchisees. Orangetheory was founded in Florida in 2010.
For Barbara Lozano, the time has come to shutter Andie & Barbara (A&B), her signature women’s clothing and accessories store at 1836 Nacogdoches Road, in the Carousel Court Shopping Center, across from the Oak Park H-E-B. The shop was named after founding partners Barbara Lozano and Andie Erben. It was first located at Los Patios. When Barbara took over as sole proprietor, she moved the business to Castle Hills, then to Alamo Heights, in 1986. Her first stop was in the Dijon Plaza, on Broadway. In 2014, she relocated A&B to its current home in the Carousel Court. Lozano rebuilt the boutique clothing store after a tornado ripped through the Carousel Court in February 2017 doing extensive damage to several businesses in the Center, including A&B. Now, after 40 years in high-end women's clothing and fashion, Lozano stated, “It is just time to retire.” She’s not sure what’s next on her plate, although travel is a high priority. Lozano says she expects to be closed by mid-to-late June. Until then, shoppers are invited to visit the store or to call Lozano at (210) 828-4070.
Luxury Women’s Consignment Shop to Open
Moss, the Austin based, self-described luxury consignment shop is opening at 5013 Broadway, in a 1,700-square-foot space. “We are so excited to become part of the budding San Antonio fashion scene,” Masha Poloskova, owner and founder of MOSS, said in a news release. “It felt like a perfect fit to move to a city that understands and appreciations fashion.” The store will feature a curated inventory, ranging from everyday staples to formal designer threads, footwear, and more. It will complement Moss’ south Austin location.
New Garden Homes Under Construction
Two luxury garden homes are under construction at the corner of Grandview and Cleveland Court, in Alamo Heights. Lisa Nichols with Nic Abbey Luxury Homes is the builder. The houses are scheduled for completion in late summer or early fall of 2019. These open concept, modern, contemporary homes will offer a Spanish Revival style, featuring stucco walls. The home at 140 Grandview will be approximately 3,300 square feet. It is priced at $1,385,000. The other, at 138 Grandview, will be around 3,187 square feet. It is priced at $1,365,000. Both homes will feature 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, with the master suite and separate study on the main level. Each will have a 2-car garage. Janet Heydenreich, with Phyllis Browning Company, told 78209 Magazine, she believes the homes will be perfect for seniors or empty nesters. For additional information, contact Heydenreich at (210) 860-9390. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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Business Profile
Home Grown Goodness Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market Gets A New Owner BY BONNY OSTERHAGE |
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY
Like some of the Texas farmers who sell their produce and products under its tents, the Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market has weathered many storms. After opening in the Alamo Quarry Shopping Center in 2011, the market moved to The Yard on McCullough in 2015 where it lived for just a short time. After a two-year hiatus, the Koch family of Koch Ranches took ownership of the market, reopening it in the original Quarry location where it has become a Sunday morning tradition for families in Alamo Heights and beyond. Now, a new generation is taking the reigns. Danielle Rodriguez, the head chef at Koch Ranches, is the new owner of the Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market and this San Antonio native is beyond excited about the next chapter. "Farmer's markets are something I've always enjoyed because I like getting to know the people who make the products," she says. "A face behind the product makes it a 16
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special experience, and for me, the experience is everything." Under Rodriguez’s leadership, the experience of the Quarry Farmer’s Market will expand to include more activities including more live music and even an open mike for local talent. It will also include a stronger education component. “We believe that eating local is beneficial to the body and we want to educate the city on how to lead a healthier lifestyle,” she explains. The vendors play a major role in supporting that mission and Rodriguez is committed to selecting those who produce the highest quality products with a focus on sustainable or organic farming methods. “We have great personal relationships with many of our vendors and they have a large following because people appreciate that their products are not full of chemicals,” she says. “We insist on the highest quality.” That applies to more than just produce. The Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market includes fermented food from Happy Gut,
"Farmer's markets are something I've always enjoyed because I like getting to know the people who make the products, a face behind the product makes it a special experience, and for me, the experience is everything."
along with wellness product, and food vendors who use local products and ingredients in their recipes. Rodriguez herself is one of those vendors, offering made to order churros, buñuelos, and other breakfast items out of her on-site restaurant, 6202 SA. “The name is the address of my grandparent’s house where I grew up,” she says, adding that the recipes she uses were passed down from her grandmother, also a restaurant owner. "I'm delighted that I can use these recipes but update them to make them relevant to today’s market and offer something that I hope is making her proud.” Her grandmother wasn’t the only business owner in the family. Rodriguez comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and says that’s why supporting local is so important to her. “If no one supported local, I wouldn’t have the life I have today,” she says. Learning that strong work ethic first hand and applying it to her own ventures is what Rodriguez defines as her personal recipe for success, and she is excited about the future for the Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market. "San Antonio is a city where it takes a minute for something to catch on, but I think we are definitely moving forward faster than we were 10 years ago," she says. "The food scene has improved greatly with fabulous chefs doing amazing things, and I think people are more receptive to that and to the idea of a higher quality of food." The Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market is open on Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. rain or shine. Pets are welcome. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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Meet Your Neighbors
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Putting Down Roots After several cross-country moves, the Shalley family makes their home in Alamo Heights. BY BONNY OSTERHAGE |
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY
Jacob and Hayley Shalley have one of those whirlwind romances that started at a dancehall in College Station while the two were attending Texas A&M University. “He was the first guy I ever gave my number to in college,” says Hayley. “I didn’t know it would lead to marriage and three kids.” It also led to five moves over 13 years, but after settling in Alamo Heights six years ago, the family has found a place that they happily call home. 09: Why did you move so many times? HS: Jacob is a developer and he has always been project-based, which meant that we went where his job took us. We've lived in Dallas, Orange County, San Francisco, and most recently Houston. 09: What brought you to San Antonio? HS: Jacob was offered a position with Embrey Partners helping to source and design projects from the ground up. One of the most visible undertaking is the current mixed-use development going up at 7600 Broadway. 09: What do you do for a living? HS: I work remotely as a product coordinator for an eyewear company called Frames Direct. It’s an online company based out of Austin, and I am responsible for keeping catalogs up to date and working with our product reps to make sure we have the most updated versions of their products we can sell. It’s great because I can set my own schedule, and since we have three kids that range in age from nine months to seven years, that’s important. 09: Why did you choose the Alamo Heights area to settle in? HS: We liked the fact that it was close enough to Jacob’s office that he could come home for lunch, or be around a little longer in the morning with the kids. We were also extremely pleased at the quality of the school district. In Houston, your public school options are more limited if you live in Houston proper. We stumbled upon the Spanish Immersion program and it was something we never had, so we wanted that for our kids. JS: When we first moved here we had no preconceived
notions about the city and the areas that people recommended were in close proximity to my office. We chose this area because we loved the mid-century modern homes in our neighborhood, the large trees, and the small town feel within a big city. 09: You remodeled your home shortly after moving in. Describe your upgrades. HS: Our home is a one-story, ranch style and it had pink square tiles that someone had painted over in the guest bath, and the master bath had black and white Dalmatian patterned tiles against a sage green background. But the house had good space and flow, and it sits on a large lot so we knew we could work with it. Jacob has a good eye for design and knew what to do to improve it. It was kind of crazy—our fridge was in the living room for a while. Then a couple of years ago we added an 800 square foot master suite with a living area and put in a pool. The pool is a lot of fun! 09: Besides swimming, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time? HS: We try and not overschedule ourselves, or our kids. We enjoy family nights and going to one of the many family-friendly neighborhood restaurants like the Purple Garlic on Austin Highway. Jacob and the older kids go to our deer lease and ,closer to home, we ride our bikes in the neighborhood and make time to be active together. JS: I coach basketball through the YMCA and baseball through the Alamo Heights Little League. I'm also involved in various industry organizations such as the Urban Land Institute. 09: If you could describe Alamo Heights in one word to an outsider, what would it be? HS: Community! There is a quality of life here that I don't think you find in many other areas. It's a laid-back culture and vibe that reminds me a little of Southern California. My son and his friends walk to school and I don't worry because my neighbors know them and keep an eye out. I never had that growing up. It's a very close-knit community and, since we have no family in town, we really appreciate that. Most of my emergency contacts are my neighbors. JS: The analogy I use all the time when talking about San Antonio after having lived in both Dallas and Houston is this: If the speed limit in SA is 70, everyone is going 55. If the speed limit in Dallas or Houston is 70, everyone is going 85. That means we get to enjoy more of life's moments and be more in tune and involved with our friends and community. To me, that is always a good thing. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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French Heritage French Architecture and Texas Tradition combine for an elegant result in Michele and Randy Cadwallader’s home. BY ROBYN BARNES |
PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL RENDON
Backyard Statuary depicting the Four Seasons lines the pool, the focal point of the Cadwalladers’ back yard. Ample seating and an outdoor kitchen make this a great space for outdoor entertaining.
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The 5800 square-foot home is a testimony to what heritage and design skill can create. Michele was born in France and acquired a love of all things French nearly from birth. Randy’s family has been in Texas ranching for generations. The couple knew the home’s original residents, Tom and Charlotte Hogan, who built the home in 1974. “The Hogans spent every summer in France. Tom fell in love with the country like I did,” Michele says. “He designed the home. Randy and I attended parties here and always loved it.” When the home went up for sale, the couple didn't hesitate to buy it. Michele had several antiques that were true barn finds, stored in her family's outbuilding. She found old barrels full of her mother's wedding presents that had been lost for years. Those treasures now decorate this home. The living room is full of natural light from floor length windows and French doors at the end of the room. An antique server is positioned in a corner, where a painting by Langford Monroe hangs. The painting is titled “Road to Sugar Creek” and reminds Michele of the family ranch in Dilly. The fireplace was one of the few things in the home that Michele changed. She removed the old mantle and surround and worked with Texas Carved Stone of Florence, Texas on the design. The mantle and surround are carved from limestone. At the end of the room are matching William and Mary chests made by Hugh Granger, a London cabinet maker. The chests date from 1690 and are rare and highly collectible. The leopard paintings hanging above the chests are by Lindsay Scott of Australia, whose paintings and drawings portray the Rhodesian countryside where she grew up. The dining room contains its own share of treasures. The built-in cabinets flanking the kitchen door display Michele’s Italian 22
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creamware collection. The Murano glass chandelier over the table is a magnificent piece of intricate glasswork. Michele displays a Baccarat glass cross, the only one of its kind, on a bureau beside a painting of a crane by Lindsay Scott. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the center of entertaining. The kitchen island is surfaced in moss green quartzite with a gas range beneath a bronze hood. The island serves as a buffet or staging area for family gatherings or holiday parties. The master bedroom was originally a two-story library. Natural light cascades from sets of louvered windows on one wall, illuminating the painting of the Holy Spirit descending as a dove. “The painting was originally in an Italian monastery,” Michele says. She adds that the colorful pillow on the king-size bed was made from a tapestry remnant. The huge armoire across the room is a French antique that holds a large screen television and bed linens. The crown at the top of the armoire was originally a bed crown, found atop an antique canopy bed. Upstairs are two guest rooms, a small den and Randy’s office. A deep balcony off the den and office provide seating with an excellent view of downtown San Antonio. Items of particular interest upstairs include a painting Randy's great-grandfather created called "Horsehair Trunk." The den is home to a rare paper screen that was another "barn find." The twin beds in the adjoining room are Biedermeier. The glass bowl displayed above the beds is the only thing that survived the destruction of the couple's Key Allegro home by Hurricane Harvey. Michele stops for a moment to point out a low settee. “This came from my great- grandparents’ home, one of the first houses on Kings Highway,” she says. “It’s made of horsehair and is so
Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the French-inspired home. It is separated from the dining room by an open bar with glass cabinetry displaying Michele’s crystal collection. Dining Room The dining room seats eight at a carved wooden table. Diners have a perfect view of Michele’s Italian creamware collection and beautiful Murano chandelier. Porch The centerpiece of the covered patio is the Portuguese blue and white tile tapestry overlooking the pool. Comfortable seating affords relaxing views of Michele and Randy’s grandchildren playing in the pool.
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Living Room At the end of the room are matching William and Mary chests made by Hugh Granger, a London cabinet maker. The chests date from 1690 and are rare and highly collectible. The leopard paintings hanging above the chests are by Lindsay Scott of Australia, whose paintings and drawings portray the Rhodesian countryside where she grew up.
The living room holds many family treasures. One of them is the inlaid table Michele's grandfather brought back from New Orleans. Michele found it and other antiques stored in a barn on the family's ranch.
heavy! The wooden frame inside the upholstery is solid wood. You can’t get furniture like this anymore.” Randy and Michele’s favorite areas are outdoors. The centerpiece of the covered patio is the Portuguese blue and white tile tapestry overlooking the pool. The pool stretches along a tile walk to the outdoor kitchen at the back. The kitchen is a perfect center for a large barbecue, with a gas grill, refrigerator, sink, and prep space. Beside the kitchen is an open room furnished in cushioned 24
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wicker chairs and sofa. At first glance, the walls appear to be papered. Not so. “Leslie Morrison of Vigini Paint & Design and I designed this room,” Michele says. “She made the stencils and stenciled the walls.” The starburst over the sofa came from Round Top. At night the room is lit by the Barboglio standing candelabra lamps. “We know we are fortunate to live here and we love it,” Michele says. “It’s the perfect place to share our heirlooms and our heritage.”
Veranda The veranda overlooks the outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa. The stenciled walls are an original design painted by local artist Leslie Morrison of Vigini Paint & Design.
Master Suite The master suite features a king-size bed and corner fireplace. The sunburst painting depicts the Holy Spirit descending like a dove and once hung in a monastery.
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Good Living
Outdoor Furniture by Tropitone
Outdoor Oasis Turn your backyard into a cozy retreat that you’ll escape to all summer long. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as unwinding at home in your own relaxing outdoor retreat. Creating these outdoor rooms has never been easier. Outdoor furniture options today are seemingly endless and the quality mimics fine indoor furniture. You can completely furnish your space with a dining table and chairs, matching sofa, love seat, recliners, coffee and end tables. After you’ve purchased the furnishings you can further enhance the space by illuminating your landscaping and adding ambient light sources creating a warm evening glow. Outdoor speakers will allow you to pipe in relaxing music and the sound of trickling water from a water feature or fountain can be very soothing. Large potted trees, hanging plants and outdoor rugs help define and anchor the space and can add privacy. And for the finishing touch, you can add personality to the space with garden statues, pillows, lanterns and accessories. 26
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Realtor Spotlight ®
On The Market
78209 Home Sales
The following are home sales for Alamo Heights ISD and North East ISD in ZIP code 78209 for April
KATHY RIPPS
San Antonio Realtor Kathy Ripps has dedicated much of her life to giving compassionate, dedicated care to her clients. With a background as a professional counselor and years of experience in real estate investing and property management, Kathy made a natural transition to real estate agent and luxury home specialist offering dedication and understanding to every transaction. With a Master's in both Education and Counseling Psychology, Kathy spent thirty-one years working in the San Antonio school system first as a special education teacher and then as a counselor for middle and high school students. This extensive background has given her a strong ability to understand and relate to the needs of others, allowing her to truly recognize the significant impact buying or selling a home can have on a person's life. Her people skills are coupled with a keen business and marketing sense which she built on through many years of helping her husband with his personal investment business. Kathy enjoys now helping others to navigate through the process with ease. San Antonio growth and development inspires Kathy and she hopes, as your Realtor, she can help you find that same inspiration. She conducts all business with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
KATHY RIPPS REALTOR®, PT 50 Winner 2016 -2018, SABJ Top 25 REALTOR® 4 Dominion Drive, building 2 Office: 210-698-3100 Cell: 210-240-4464 kathy.ripps@sothebysrealty.com
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Total Sales- 43 Average Price-$$530,918 Median Price- $410,000 Days On The Market- 83
78209 in Alamo Heights ISD: Total Sales- 25 Average Price- $656,832 Median Price- $575,000 Days On The Market- 87 78209 in North East ISD: Total Sales- 14 Average Price- $354,900 Median Price- $353,750 Days On The Market- 89
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Neighborhood News
City Updates from Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills
Celebrating And Conserving the San Antonio River The Witte Museum Unveils Riverside Habitat Marker
BY EDMOND ORTIZ
The Witte Museum is going out to help show the community the importance of preserving water as a community resource vital to the environment, people’s livelihoods and local history. Officials from the Witte gathered with museum supporters and local leaders April 16 to unveil a marker that formally recognizes the new Bexar County Riverside Habitat, located on the Witte campus. The habitat will reinforce the San Antonio River’s significance as both the lifeblood of the city and its historic heart, according to a news release. The habitat and Trail 23 serve as a bookend to the river improvements project’s 13-mile linear park. After the unveiling, hundreds of people attended the Witte’s annual Texas Trailblazers Luncheon, in partnership with Texas Monthly, at the Mays Family Center on campus. The Witte Museum commended Bexar County Commissioners Court and the San Antonio River Authority for 30
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Witte President/CEO Marise McDermott (left) joined San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County leaders at the unveiling of a marker formally dedicating the Bexar County Riverside Habitat.
their efforts to celebrate, conserve, and enhance the San Antonio River, while also ensuring the community’s future water needs are met. The museum has been increasing its space toward exploration and further discussions about water as a natural resource and as a vital life source. Dr. Andrew Sansom, executive director at the Meadows Center for Water and the environment, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon. He spoke about the importance of water in San Antonio’s history, and the need for all Texas to understand the importance of water conservation. Sansom said one of the most crucial things that Texas state government and local governments statewide can do to help boost water conservation is to slow the breakup of ancestral family-owned properties. He explained the value of water rights in Texas has skyrocketed, and that the more people who remain on their long-established properties, the state is better able to track the ownership and allocation of water rights. Witte CEO/President Marise McDermott also told luncheon attendees of the Witte’s plans to develop a Center for the Future of Water. The facility, McDermott said, will tell the story of water from various perspectives: scientific, cultural, historical and political. The center will be built within the first half of the 2020s.
Neighborhood News
DoSeum Opens Force Course
The DoSeum has (re)opened one of the more popular stops in the former San Antonio Children’s Museum. Previously called Powerball Hall, the exhibit has been renamed Force Course, and it has been expanded and improved so that adults and children can play together. In this interactive space, children learn about force—how it pushes, pulls, and moves the balls around the exhibit. It is open to children ages 0-10 and has traditionally been more appealing to younger children who explore the phenomena of force through a series of experiments. The original Powerball Hall debuted in 2009 at the Children’s Museum when it was located on East Houston Street. Following renovations at The DoSeum, Force Course boasts additions such as two ball cannons, a ball run using simple machines, a second entrance, and a music and light target that is activated by launched balls. Children also learn about simple machines: inclined planes, wheels and axles, pulleys, wedges, and levers, according to a news release. These elements are taught at the magnet wall, where children may build a ball run with a variety of simple machines. Youngsters experience first-hand what each item can do to the balls, and begin to associate this function with the simple machine.
Incumbents Win in May Election
Area voters on May 4 chose to retain their representatives with the Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD) and San Antonio City Council, but one San Antonio race is going to a runoff. David Hornberger was re-elected to the AHISD Place 1 board seat, receiving 73% of the vote. The Alamo Heights resident fended off a challenge from Terrell Heights resident Arlene Serrano, a local teacher. Hornberger, an executive with a financial advisory firm, said he wanted to help maintain progress with the school district, which is implementing projects from the voter-approved 2017 bond. Attorney Brian Hamilton from Olmos Park ran unopposed for the Place 2 board position. John Tippit did not file for another term in Place 2. In San Antonio, Clayton Perry won re-election to the District 10 City Council seat with 64% of the vote, beating out four challengers. A “back to basics” approach to road, drainage and sidewalk improvements and to maintaining city services has long been a priority for Perry, a retired U.S. Air Force engineer. Perry also supports reducing property taxpayers’ burden wherever possible and protecting local military bases from encroaching development. District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño won re-election with 59%, topping a nine-candidate field. He has focused on infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, and helping to provide a better grasp on the management of residential and commercial development in the center of town. The Council District 2 race, along with races in Districts 4 and 6 and the mayoral election, will be decided in a June 8 runoff. Former Councilman Keith Toney and Jada Andrews-Sullivan, business owner and military veteran, advanced to the runoff after receiving the most votes Election Day, but each fell short of the 50% plurality vote. Andrews-Sullivan campaigned for improved infrastructure and public safety, broader government transparency and access, economic development, and to ensure community members have a more significant say in matters such as redevelopment. Toney has emphasized his experience in working with city government. The District 2 runoff winner succeeds Art Hall, the appointed District 2 member who declined to file for a full term in office. Alamo Heights Mayor Bobby Rosenthal and Councilmen Lawson Jessee and Wes Sharples all were re-elected without opposition. Terrell Hills Councilmembers William Ochse and Marilyn Eldridge were re-elected without opposition.
UIW Plans to Buy AT&T Building
The Force Course at the DoSeum has been expanded and approved.
The board of trustees with the University of the Incarnate Word are due to meet in June to consider the purchase of the AT&T building at Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue. According to a press release in early May, the telecom company accepted Incarnate Word’s bid that involves acquiring the 10-acre property, which includes an eight-story building with 350,000 square feet of office space, and a 500-space parking garage. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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The Places We Go
ROCKPORT - FULTON & PORT ARANSAS BY SUSAN THORNTON
Texas is sometimes referred to as the third coast being situated between the East Coast and the West Coast and is just a short drive away from several major cities in the state. Our coastal communities are sleepy, laid back towns, and we Texans like it that way! For us, it's about quality time with family, fishing, and playing on the beach. For '09 families the coast is a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of busy lives. Two of the most popular coastal areas are the twin communities of Rockport-Fulton and Port Aransas. In August of 2017, Port Aransas and Rockport were "ground zero" for Hurricane Harvey, destroying 15,000 structures and damaging another 25,000. As devastating as this was, Texans were determined that no storm would take away their playgrounds. Help came from all over the state, and these towns were soon rebuilding. Over 2 ½ years later the Texas Gulf Coast is once again thriving. Rockport-Fulton is referred to as “The Charm of the Texas Coast” and the heart of Texas fishing and bird watching. The quaint sandy beach, while only a mile long, is a family favorite, especially for those with young children. It is handicap accessible and has public restrooms and shower facilities. They even have a section of the beach that allows dogs. Many '09ers have second homes in the Key Allegro community or VRBO in Rockport-Fulton. Their weekends are comprised of fishing, playing on the beach, relaxing, shopping, and eating at local restaurants. Some favorites are Charlotte Plummers, The Boiling Pot, Paradise Key, Moondog’s and 32
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Latitude 2802 Restaurant and Art Gallery. While the historic Fulton Mansion is still closed for tours due to roof repairs after the hurricane, the Education and History Center remains open and offers interactive exhibits and a gift shop. Visitors can take a self-guided architecture tour of the exterior of the mansion. Many others enjoy the flora, fauna, bird, and wildlife watching at the Aransas Wildlife Refuge. Port Aransas, fondly known as "Port A" is just a short drive from Corpus Christi or can be reached by ferry. They have a plethora of places to stay, including the popular Port Royal where you're sure to run into friends. Port A has a personality all its own with people running around in golf carts and on scooters. Here it is acceptable to go to a restaurant in your bathing suit cover-up and flip flops. Just like in Rockport-Fulton, many' 09ers have second homes in Port Aransas in places like Cinnamon Shores. Some have condos or houses in town or frequently visit VRBO's for their weekend getaways. For those who are really adventurous, RV, and tent camping are permitted on the beach in Port Aransas. Visitors can drive down long stretches of the beach along Mustang Island. They also have dolphin cruises and bike rentals. Locals and visitors enjoy eating at places like Virginia's, Crazy Cajuns, Seafood & Spaghetti Works, and Trout Street. Through hurricanes and tropical storms, these two communities just come back stronger providing a beautiful place of respite for thousands. The East and the West Coasts may be posh, but there’s no place like home on our own Texas coast!
School News THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF ‘09
Soccer Team Finish District Strong
By Collin Dilling, An Alamo Heights High School Journalism Student The boys varsity soccer team, led by Head Coach Sergio Alcala, has had an impressive season. The boys finished the district season with a 12-2 record. Recently, the boys defeated Brackenridge, 8-0. The team had a lot of returning seniors with some impressive standouts. Senior Midfielder Trey Anderson, senior Defender Seth Ellis and senior Attacker Reed Knapp have been playing on varsity since their sophomore year. The girls varsity team, led by Head Coach Chris Sharp, also had returning stars like senior Midfielder Katie Detmer, senior Defender Reese Ward and junior Forward Abby Wagner. The girls have also had a good season and finished the district season with a 14-0 record. Many of the student athletes believe all their success comes from their work ethic. “We really work hard to continue winning,” Ward said. “We practice really hard so when it comes to game time we can execute our game plan.” The teams have been crushing opponent teams for the past few weeks. The boys have been putting up impressive numbers beating Sam Houston, 9-0 and Calallen 7-0. The girls also put up impressive numbers. They beat Highlands, 10-0 and Edison, 8-0. “We’ve been playing really hard for the past few weeks,” senior Midfielder Antonio Rico said. “I’m looking forward to playoffs. It’s a challenge but we are up for it.” Both teams are preparing for the playoffs. They have been running drills and scrimmages to get ready for the challenges that post district might hold. The team has a lot of depth this year and they are trying to get everyone the reps they need. “We have a lot of teammates this year,” Ellis said. “Having so many players on the team is good. Whenever one of the starters is tired or injured, we can sub them out for a fresh player.” 34
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St. Peter’s Weather Balloon Launch
St. Peter School 5th and 6th grade students participated in their annual high altitude weather balloon launch from Brooks City Park. Students select and prepare science experiments which ride along with the balloon, launching within an FAA designated window, with the cooperation of UTSA personnel. Meteorology students from the University of the Incarnate Word provide on-site weather support and analysis of the data collected during the flight. Meteorology/Environmental Science students around Texas are invited to compete in predicting the landing site of the balloon. The contest is sponsored by Departments of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science and Physics, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering at UIW. The balloon was equipped with GPS, a radio transponder, a computer recording temperature, wind speed, and pressure, a mission patch, three smurf figurines, a representation of their class bearded dragon, a GoPro and several experiments from both the middle school and university students. St. Peter's students' experiments included adding a light bulb, a tube of homemade slime, bubble wrap, and a raw egg, to see what effects the flight conditions would have on each item. This year's balloon traveled 70 miles and reached an altitude of 94,000 feet!
Saint Mary’s Hall Lacrosse Brings Home Championship
Following a very close semi-final match against Boerne, Saint Mary’s Hall Forms 5 and 6 Barons returned to the field to take on Alamo Heights in the Forms 5 and 6 STXYLA Championship on May 5. The team walked off the field as champions. The team of only 15 finished with a 9-3 victory. Five Barons received Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) honors this year. SMH has shown it is a force to reckon with in the sports arena. Here are just a few more of the many student-athlete achievements: • Women’s varsity soccer and baseball advanced to the Area Round and ended the season as Bi-District Champions. • Track & field brought home four medal-winners and shattered six school records at the TAPPS 6A State Championships. • Women’s and men’s golf captured tournament titles at the Cornerstone Christian Warrior Classic Golf Tournament. Men’s golf captured team titles at both the Taft High School Boys Classic and Brennan High School Shootout and Women’s golf qualified for state – the first time since 2012 and captured 1st place team titles in all but one tournament this season. • Softball advanced to TAPPS Division I State Playoffs. • Swimming earned first, second, and third-place finishes in four events, including capturing a state title in the 50-yard Freestyle. A pair of Baron swimmers were named to the AllState Team. • A total of 30 Barons were selected for Winter Sports AllTAPPS Honors. Twenty-four Barons were selected for Spring Sports ALL-TAPPS Honors. • Varsity football won the western division of Division V classification and played in the Division V State Championship. • Cross Country competed at the TAPPS 6A State Championship Meet. • Field Hockey finished Third at the TAPPS State Championship Tournament. • Men’s varsity basketball was named Area Champions and Regional Finalist. At SMH, athletics plays a vital role in the development of students, and there are sports offerings in all division levels. More than 80% of Upper and Middle School students play at least one sport, while many compete in up to three. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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Pitch Night at Alamo Heights
Students enrolled in the Heights Business Incubator program at Alamo Heights High School hosted their first-ever Pitch Night on May 3. Pitch Night is Shark Tank in high school! The top four teams were pre-selected to present to a judges’ panel of professional investors, as well as one Wild Card Team, voted on earlier during Pitch Night. Investors listened to the team presentations and awarded funding to the top two teams, with a third team earning funding by audience choice. The 1st Place Team, and a Wildcard contestant, SideKick, was awarded a $10,000 grant to pursue their concept, an App for teens to seek jobs that are specific to teens. The 2nd Place Team, which was actually an individual, BOWRESTRICTOR, was awarded an $8,000 grant to pursue further development of a
HOST:
ED HOWIE President, BTYcreative
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CATHY BURZIK CEO, CFB Interests, LLC MICHAEL GIRDLEY Managing Director, Geekdom Fund
universal device that would help orchestral performers keep their bow from rising up the strings. The 3rd Place Team, Swift Size, was awarded a $5,000 grant, based on People’s Choice that was decided by the audience. Swift Size is an online measurement system that will allow users to upload their measurements and then converts them to the proper sizing of various online clothing retailers so users can shop with confidence! Additional concepts shared during Pitch Night included spice strips that help kill the pain of spicy foods, an airport food delivery service, and a thrift shopping experience that allows consumers to find classic, vintage tees. See all Finalist and Wildcard Team descriptions noted below:
JUDGES:
RANDY HARIG CEO of TRTF/VelocityTX
LANHAM NAPIER Co-Founder, BuildGroup
CAMERON POWELL Founding Partner, Eldon Pass
TEACHERS:
PATRICE BARTLETT CATHY KLUMPP
THE PITCH NIGHT TEAMS: SPICE STRIPS
A Spice Strip is an edible film strip that takes an active stance in fighting the pain from spicy food and soothes the pain quickly, without disruption to the meal. Spice Strips are the first product in an almost limitless, untapped market and we hope to grow rapidly through both restaurants and individuals alike. Chris Raney, Wendell Snow, Campbell Seay, Hayes Ulm, Bergen Bonar
BOWRESTRICTOR
Orchestra players have a natural tendency to allow their bow to travel up their instrument. This is improper technique and ruins the beautiful acoustics of the instrument. The Bowrestrictor is a universal device that prevents this of the instrument. The Bowrestrictor is a universal device that prevents this common issue among orchestral players. George Judson
ROO
Roo is the in-airport food delivery service that allows flyers to preorder their food to be delivered to their gate. No more lines. No last second food scrambles. Airport eating made easy. Ally Adelman, Justin Pisano, Grace Tippit, Jack Seger
SWIFT SIZE
Swift size is an online chrome extension that will automatically convert your body measurements to the size charts of various online clothing brands. With the Swift Size Measurement Kit, customers can accurately take their own measurements and then input them into the Swift Size website. The online chrome extension will tell you what size you are so that you can shop with confidence! Carly Fuhrmann, Lucy Gibbs, Emma Mickler, Miros Trevino De La Pena, Amanda Uribe
THE WILDCARD TEAMS: DOCKSENSOR
The DockSensor is a 24/7 water height monitor for your boat dock. By using weather, flow data and the water height. The DockSensor gives you early bird flood warnings so that you never lose your boat again. Rob Ellwood
SIDEKICK
Just like Batman needs Robin, everyone needs a SideKick! Homeowners - too many household tasks and not enough time? Hire a SideKick! Teens - too many obligations for a traditional job? Become a SideKick. SideKick is the new solution. It’s fast, it’s easy - just tap to connect. Homeowners - cross off to-do lists in a flash. Teens - find small tasks for fast cash. SideKick is a
safe, local, community-based service app that connects teens that want to work to busy homeowners that need tasks completed. Trevion Godley, Nik Proctor, Browning Shemwell, Will Nunns, Jack Moses
SHIRTMOB
Shirt Mob brings thrift shopping into the modern world, so that it's never been easier to find classic vintage tees. We are a trusted company, finding the diamond in the rough to eliminate your search, through our website and our Instagram. Reed Knapp, Nathan Dahl, Trip Goen, Jacquelyn Welsh
KC SQUARED
KC Squared is a cosmetics company focused on making our customers look good on the outside while feeling great on the inside. Our goals are to nourish and hydrate the skin with products our customers can feel good about; that’s why we use all organic ingredients. And, because we all want to nourish Mother Earth, we only use 100% recyclable packaging to reduce our environmental waste. McKenzie Hervey
DOS ENERGY
Dos Energy is an environmentally conscious company that provides a food pickup service and then converts the food waste into methane gas and fertilizer. Our goal is to reduce the endless supply of food waste going into landfills and use food waste’s harmful byproduct of methane to benefit the community. Through the biodigesting process, Dos Energy gives food waste a second use by taking advantage of its naturally produced byproducts. This all natural and organic process takes one man's trash and turns it into another man's treasure. Justin Du, Jordi Garcia, Natalia Garcia, Matthew Markette, Sam Sippel
SOTERIA LOCKS
Soteria Locks is the first fully hands-free, NFC based, smart lock that does not require a recharge. The technology we are using is the same reliable technology used for apple and android pay. Because of this type of technology, our locks offer quicker and more secure control of your front door than our competitors. You won't even need a change of batteries. Our lock also has sharable key capabilities, so anyone needing access to your house can come and go for the duration of the time set by you. Help us make keys a thing of the past. Wyatt Sauer, Gage Hayne, Gage Bierschwale, Michael Morell
RUNNING WITH SCISSORS
Running with Scissors connects busy businessmen with hair stylists that come to your place of work and provide quick, easy haircuts. We provide an easily operated website that offers the most convenience to our customers. Michael Fulton, Josh Galindo, Tano Kleberg
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San Antonio is a city with endless FUN things to do for kids and families. Whether you want to spend an hour or all day, there is something for everyone. Here are a few places you might want to try out this summer.
ALAMO HEIGHTS QUARRY GOLF COURSE
Get your family together for a short round of golf at Alamo Heights Quarry Golf Course. The front nine plays in a links-style format and features rolling hills, native grasses and immaculate greens. The back nine is laid out in a 100-year-old quarry pit. If you get hungry, the restaurant offers beverages, tasty snacks, pizzas, chips, dips and salsas. quarrygolf.com
THE DOSEUM
Visit The DoSeum’s summer exhibition, Going Places, where kids can explore how we drive, float, glide, and zoom! With 17 play-centered exhibits, they will encounter concepts like velocity, gravity, buoyancy, aerodynamics, energy efficiency, space science, carbon footprint, and design. Climb aboard the flight simulator to pilot a propeller plane, practice controlling a blimp, try sailing a land yacht— and so much more. thedoseum.org
HEIGHTS POOL
Spend a day by the pool! Enjoy the Olympic-size lap pool with continuous lap lanes, a separate diving pool with a 10-foot slide, shaded kiddie pool, snack bar, volleyball area, and picnic area with plenty of tables. heightspool.com
THE SAN ANTONIO ZOO
When the sun goes down on Saturday nights this summer -head to the zoo for Jungle Boogie Nights. The zoo will transform into a roaring party at 6pm with live music, food trucks and family games. Guests can enjoy walking the zoo and seeing the animals during the cooler evening hours. sazoo.org
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THE MCNAY
Visit the McNay on Thursday, June 14 for Second Thursday. Explore the museum with free general admission, then enjoy live music by Como Las Movies, food trucks and art activities. This is a family and pet friendly event. mcnayart.org
THE WITTE MUESEUM
Visit the Witte on Sunday, June 23 from 12:30 - 2:30pm for the Witte’s Whimisical Garden Tea Party. This is a family friendly event where guests are encouraged to wear their best garden chic outfits. Enjoy tea, refreshments and family time. wittemuseum.org
THE JAPANESE TEA GARDEN
The Japanese Tea Garden is a public park with more than 90 years of rich history. Located near Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio Zoo, the Japanese Tea Garden is quiet, shaded and lush with exotic vegetation. It contains a large open-air pagoda, sprawling koi ponds and a waterfall. Located at 3853 N. St. Mary's Street, the Tea Garden is free and open every day from dawn until dusk and is wheelchair-accessible. Children are welcome as well as pets on a leash.
REGAL CINEMA ALAMO QUARRY
Beat the heat and watch a great summer blockbuster at the Regal Cinema at the Alamo Quarry Market. This summers hits include Disney’s Aladdin, the Lion King, Toy Story 4, Godzilla and more. regmovies.com
JUST OUTSIDE ‘09 BOWLERO
Go Bowling! Purchase a Summer Games Season Pass at Bowlero and enjoy 3 games every day and free shoe rental at your selected center all for one low price. While you’re there visit the state-of-the-art arcade to play new and old-school classic video games, pinball machines and more. bowlero.com
THE ROLLERCADE
Go roller-skating at the trippy Rollercade with it’s vintage neon lights, magic carpet day-glo swirls and fun music. Skates are available for rental, they offer private skating lessons and have an arcade, snack bar and dj booth. therollercade.com
URBAN AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK
Have an urban adventure. Try indoor skydiving, laser tag, miniature golf, spinning bumper cars, wall climbing, go-kart racing or ride an indoor roller coaster. It’s way more than just a trampoline park! urbanairtrampolinepark.com
THE MAGIK THEATRE
It’s theatre for the whole family. Step into a world of pure imagination watching live theatre as the actors sing, dance and bring childrens favorite storybook characters to life. magiktheatre.org
MORGAN’S WONDERLAND
The completely wheelchair-accessible park features rides,
playgrounds and other colorful attractions. Visitors can ride the ferris wheel, climb aboard the Wonderland Express Train, cruise in their own sporty vehicle on the Off-Road Adventure ride, fish in the 8-acre lake, ride river boats and play in the splash park on Inspiration Island. morganswonderland.com
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK
Bounce on wall-to-wall trampolines in the main court, play extreme dodgeball or basketball, rock climb, fly on a trapeze or free fall into the foam pits at altitude trampoline parks. altitudetrampolinepark.com
THE MAIN EVENT
Eat. Bowl. Play. The Main Event features a mutitude of activities including bowling, laser tag, billards, gravity ropes, miniature golf, rock climbing, and an arcade. mainevent.com
EMBASSY MINIATURE GOLF
Get outdoors and enjoy a little friendly competition and lots of fun with friends and family at Embassy Miniature Golf. It’s like a tropical island with 18 beautiful holes. It’s complete with birthday party areas, an arcade and a snack bar. embassygolf.com
ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES
San Antonio’s newest entertainment destination includes fun for the whole family. They have karting, duckpin bowling, a ropes course with a zip line, a 2-level laser tag arena, a dark ride motion theater, hologate virtual reality and an arcade. You can also enjoy lunch or dinner, all made from scratch, in their food truck plaza and bar dining area. andrettikarting.com
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Ask Roxie
Fat Cats! Feline obesity, is also on the rise BY BERIT MASON
One of my neighbors is so fat! How fat is she? She is so fat, that when she waddles around the house, her stomach drags on the floor. It's kinda cute! But I imagine that those few extra pounds, aren't healthy. In fact, “fat cats” are such a concern, that today we have the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. They state that last year, some 60% of cats were either obese, or overweight. 56% of dogs were also either obese, or overweight. But indoor cats face a graver challenge, as they don't enjoy 40
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Obese cats are at least 3 times more likely to develop serious diseases than healthy weight cats.
A Cat Tree encourages cats to jump, scale and climb - all good sources of excercise.
regular access to the great outdoors. Chris Garza is Development and Marketing Manager for the Animal Defense League of Texas — San Antonio. We met at their Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoption at Brackenridge Park, to discuss the problem. “The easiest go-to, is food. And the easiest thing for a lot of people is that if your cat is outside your bedroom door, in the middle of the night and whining, it is really easy to give it food, instead of finding out what the issue is.” Garza owns three cats. Three! He says if one of them was being annoying, (fancy that), he gave them a nibble. Or a treat, or a snack. But as with children, it’s not wise to use food as a “pacifier”. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention cites that: “As little as two pounds above your cat’s ideal weight can put it at risk for developing some serious medical conditions.”
Cats need plenty of exercise. Encourage your cat to be active by enticing them with toys, hide and seek activities, even boxes and bags to play in.
Those conditions include: Type 2 diabetes Kidney disease Chronic inflammation Heart disease Osteoarthritis High blood pressure Cancer – especially intra-abdominal cancers So, what's a fat cat, to do? Along with diet, cats need exercise, to stay trim. “My cats don't really like toys. They'll play with something for like two seconds, and then it ends up under the sofa. But something that they can chase, really works!” says Garza. He says laser pointers can either be manual, where you direct the light, or automatic. As the light dances around, so does your cat. “They are a great distraction,” says Garza. “Cats are meant to hunt. It is what their bodies are built for. So, if the cat responds to a laser pointer, it is a great way to exercise.” Flashlights can also do the job. The association recommends a “find the food” exercise, where you put the food bowl upstairs or downstairs, forcing kitty to “hunt” for it. Or, place the bowl far from his favorite areas. If they like chasing feather toys, balls, or jumping in and out of boxes, and paper bags, extend the activity to ten minutes, twice a day. Or build shelves up and down a wall, for them to hop around on, or get a “cat tree”. If you and Fluffy are the trendy types, you might be game for a “catwalk”. “I think this is an excellent idea, if you have the pet that can handle it.” Garza says the purr-fect candidate to take on a calorieburning walk is an adventurous cat, that is curious, and is not nervous with social interaction … it needs to be an extrovert. If you have a cat that runs and hides when guests show up, it is probably not the cat, you want to take on a hike.” Garza bought expensive cat harnesses, to take his cats out. “I have two that fell over and played dead, and one that just walked backwards until I took it off.” But check out Tuna, the adventure cat, on Instagram. Tuna is a light grey long-haired, adopted feral, who loves hiking with her owner Alexis. After adopting her, Alexis introduced Tuna to a leash, and now they've traveled to 20 national parks! • • • • • • •
Until next month! Woof, woof, Roxie
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Society
BY LESLIE FOLEY
Le Brunch des Chapeaux
Event co-chairs Liz Lamoureaux and Linda Leavitt donned their favorite hats for Le Brunch Chapeaux.
Stylish Co-chairs Linda Leavitt and Liz Lamoureux were all smiles during the 16th annual fundraising event benefiting the Autism Community Network. The soldout luncheon featured Cloche Designs, founders Laura Nell Burton and Christin Gish, who were responsible for the décor, florals, venue, menu, and all things stylish; and Julian Gold for the newest spring fashions. Delicious desserts were provided by Jessica Hall with Baked Goodness. The table favors were from Super Goop. Illusions provided the rentals, and El Guapo Fabrications was responsible for the sign on the Instagram Wall/Step and Repeat. KSAT’S Ursula Pari emceed the fancy affair. Did I mention hats? These ladies go all out for a chapeaux worthy of the occasion, with unique, one-of -a kind, chic, elegant, over-the-top, fancy, and classy accurately describing these required accouterments that made a statement. And what must one need to add a little sparkle to their fashionable chapeaux? Jewels of course! Raffle winners walked away with fabulous gifts generously donated from Julian Gold, Kelly Wade Jewelers, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry & Shetler Fine Brunch attendees Kendall Mazurek and Kelly Wade Fry Jewelers. In addition, Julian Gold also hosted Christine A. Moore during a 3 day shopping event prior to the luncheon. Any sale from her 2019 spring hat collection included a 10% donation to the fundraiser. A few gorgeous gals sporting their chapeaux included: Linda Gail Dullnig, Emily McMichael, Kathleen Whitten, Rosanne DiGiacomo, Libby McKelvain, Cathy Haffner, Allison Hayne, Tiffany Fresher, Sara Hunter, Lisa Watel, Christi Tidwell, Jill Peavy, Kelly Wade Fry, Chief Development officer Patty Vela, Pam Gilbert, Liz Shumpes and Carroll Dorsey Walker, A tip of the hat to a classy committee and well-dressed attendees for helping to raise funds for the Autism Community Network. 42
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Antonio and Daniela Serna were gala co-chairs with the McAllisters
Night of Mystery Gala co-chairs, Caroline and Alex McAllister
Mind Science Foundation
Caroline and Alex McAllister along with Daniela and Antonio Serna, IV, co-chaired the annual Mind Science Foundation, 2019 Night of Mystery Gala at the Argyle. The Tom Slick Memorial Treasure Hunt, brain mapping, an opportunity to purchase a themed escape room, the Argyle’s delicious cuisine, and special entertainment and experiences were enjoyed by supporters and committee members including Ashley and Timo Hixon, Courtney and Steven Ogle, Jayme and William Russell, Suzie and Mike Bacon, Lindsay and Jack Guenther, Jr., Caroline and William Carrington, Connie and Sandy McNab, Lyn and Pete Selig, board chair Pat and Bud Smothers, Annlyn Osborn, Muffin Moorman, Catherine and Geary Atherton, Courtney and Tobin Smith, Anna and Todd Wulfe, executive director Meriam Good, and Allison and Elliott Hayne. The Mind Science Foundation (MSF) is a private nonprofit scientific foundation established by philanthropist Thomas Baker Slick in 1958. The mission of the Mind Science Foundation is to explore the vast potential of the human mind in a scientific manner, for the betterment of humankind. Current areas of focus include supporting the search for an answer to one of the major questions of modern science – the puzzle of human consciousness. This is accomplished by funding innovative research and accessible educational programs focused on the mind, brain and human consciousness, all with the goal of improving the human condition. All proceeds from the evening support the important programs of the Mind Science Foundation, including its distinguished speakers series and cutting-edge research exploring the burgeoning field of neuroscience. Founder, Tom Slick, believed that the human mind is the most important frontier for scientific study; and that by understanding it, we can make our world a better place. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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Society
Save the Date June 7
Super Art Museum Ball
Birthday co-chairs Ashley Weaver and Triana Grossman
Stacy Hoyt, Elizabeth Marceau, Elizabeth Reblin, Claire Roose and Emily McMurray
Madison Mauze, Barrett Tuttle, Chris Petty and Meade Flavin
DoSeum’s 4th Birthday Bash
Come on out and celebrate – and they did…the sold out crowd, 225 guests, led by co-chairs Triana and Brandon Grossman and Ashley and Rad Weaver celebrated the DoSeum’s 4th annual birthday with cocktails, dining, and an after party. Guests enjoyed valet parking by Saks Fifth Avenue, sipped cocktails outdoors by Will’s Stream, dined inside the DoSeum with Don Strange Catering and partied afterwards - outdoors around the Water Works exhibit to enjoy espresso martini’s and macarons from Bakery Lorraine. As you entered the party, you walked through a lit archway of twinkling lights and greenery. The inside was outfitted for a birthday celebration with balloons everywhere, tables dressed with bright linens, balloon centerpieces, and adding to the merriment the wait staff wore white shirts with brightly colored matching ties that coordinated with the linens which helped set the mood for this adults only celebration. Birthday guests and sponsors Emilie and Chris Petty, Susan Naylor, Xitlalt Herrera-Salazar, Heather Nations and daughter Nicole Nations, CEO Daniel J. Menelly, Suzanne and Jim Goudge, Emily and Richard Reynolds, Melissa Crea, Lisa Wolff, Madison Mauze, Meade Flavin, Jennifer Powers, Barrett Tuttle, Rita Feik, Amy Garcia, Ashley and Connner Quintanilla, Molly Forina and daughter Alex Escobedo, Gloria and Miguel Dilley, Carla and John Brozovich, Sonya and Gene Williams, Collette and Ty Edwards, Sara and Jeff Brouillard, Danielle and Brooks Kieschnick, Kristal and Casey Taber enjoyed the party favor, the book, Be Our Guest! courtesy of Neiman Marcus with a card attached for a delicious NM Cookie Box available in their award winning Mariposa Restaurant. 44
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ST. ANTHONY HOTEL 7 – 10:30 PM The San Antonio Museum of Art is hosting the Super Art Ball to celebrate their new special exhibit Men of Steel, Women of Wonder. Join them for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Black tie—let your superhero be your inspiration. samuseum.org June 9
River of Music Gala
ST. ANTHONY HOTEL 6 – 10 PM The San Antonio Symphony is hosting this black tie affair to commemorate 80 years of magnificent music in our River City. There will be plenty of entertainment with a live and silent auction, prize drawings, and of course music. The Honorary Gala Chairs are Kelley and Pat Frost, Erika Prosper and Ron Nirenberg, Tracey and Nelson Wolff. This is a black tie event or wear a 1930s or 1940s inspired ensemble. sasymphony.org June 18
9th Annual Art in the Dark
LA VILLITA 6:30 – 9 PM The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Vision Impaired is having their 9th annual gala. Spend the evening with fabulous local artists, potters, sculptors and jewelry designers who have donated their art work to this event. Bid on art pieces that catch your interest and take them home that night. Bring a friend, and enjoy cocktails, a musical performance by the Lighthouse Choir…. and delicious food from Chef Dady, Botika, Morton’s Steakhouse, Southerleigh, Fogo de Chao, Paesanos, Aloha Kitchen, Sichuan House, and Kathy’s Fine Chocolates. salighthouse.org
Community Calendar June 3
ALAMO HEIGHTS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
5:30-9PM 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov
June 4
ALAMO HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB MEETING
7pm Earl Abel's Restaurant 1201 Austin Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209
June 5
ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON
11:30am Meet & Greet 12pm Guest Speaker Paesano’s Lincoln Heights 555 E. Basse Rd. San Antonio. TX 78209 alamoheightschamber.org
June 10
TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5-6pm 5100 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 terrell-hills.com Meeting is open to the public.
June 10
ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:30-9pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public.
June 11
ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING
Come Worship with Us Two worship services at 8:30am and 11:00am
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ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING
12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
4:30pm 5100 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217
5:30-8PM 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov
6201 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Senior Pastor: Rev Dr. Richard Knott. Jr. (210) 824-0271 www.alamoheightspres.com
June 18
12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
ALAMO HEIGHTS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7pm Earl Abel's Restaurant 1201 Austin Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209
June 19
June 5
Celebrating 102 years in Alamo Heights
ALAMO HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB MEETING
June 4
ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING
Glorifying God and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ we build a community of hope and wholeness through worship education, service and fellowship.
June 18
12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
June 18
ALAMO HEIGHTS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public.
TERRELL HILLS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING
June 24
ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:30-9pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public.
June 25
ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING
12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
IMPORTANT NUMBERS: CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS:
Fire/EMS (Non-Emergency) 210-824-1281 Police (Non-Emergency) 210-822-3321 Police Administration Office 210-822-6433 Taxes 210-882-1503 Water 210-882-1507 Court Clerk 210-882-1501 Public Works (includes solid waste, brush, recycling, streets, etc.) 210-882-1518 Planning and Development Services (permits and inspections) 210-826-0516
CITY OF TERRELL HILLS:
City Administration Offices 210-824-7401 Non-Emergency Dispatch (Police/EMS/Fire) 210-824-1009
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Community Spotlight
Michelle Partain Terrell Hills Assistant City Manager Is Focused on Work and Family. BY RON AARON EISENBERG
As an athlete, a mom, as Terrell Hills’ Assistant City Manager, Michelle Partain is focused. Perhaps growing up as an athlete taught her to set and manage her priorities. Partain was born on September 29, 1983 in San Antonio. She graduated from Madison High School in 2002, where she was an all-star soccer player. From Madison High, Partain went on to the University of North Texas (UNT), in Denton, where she’d been recruited to play soccer on the Mean Green’s highly ranked soccer team. But her 48
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soccer career was cut short after she underwent two ankle reconstructions. She told her coach she could not continue playing at the same level she’d enjoyed before the surgeries. So, she switched to intramural soccer, volleyball, and other sports. Partain graduated from UNT in 2006 with a degree was in criminal justice. “I was inspired to go down a law enforcement path. My first job out of college was with the Denton County
Sheriff’s Office, as a detention officer. But it was so monotonous, so repetitive every day. Occasionally you’d have something exciting. But really, you did the same thing every day.” She quickly discovered it wasn’t for her. She moved on to work for Child Protective Services as an investigator. “I’m glad I wasn’t a parent back then, because I think I would have taken it a lot worse than I did.” From CPS, she moved to then-Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, filing child support cases and going to court. In 2009, her daughter Aubrey was born. She and Aubrey moved to East Texas, where Partain worked in a community-based program helping at-risk youth. “I did that for a few years before I moved back to San Antonio.” She missed her hometown. “I had no idea what I would do, but I wanted to be home.” As luck would have it, she was having lunch at a Chick-fil-A at The Forum one day. “Now Assistant Chief Baham and a
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former patrol officer were in the restaurant too. I’m sitting there and thinking Terrell Hills, where is that? How did I grow up in San Antonio with no clue where Terrell Hills was?” She Googled Terrell Hills and saw that the city was looking for a Court Clerk. She applied and got the job. It was December 2012. “And six and a half years later, here I am.” She later thanked Baham for being at Chick-fil-A that day. Partain worked hard, took on any jobs thrown at her. She was noticed by the higher-ups. On January 1, 2018, she was named Terrell Hills new assistant city manager. When asked what she does, her eyes sparkle, her face wrinkled up, and she laughs and says, “I’m the one office that doesn’t have a TV, because this is the office where the work takes place.” She quickly added, “Assistant Fire Chief Justin Seibert doesn’t have a TV either.” “We’re a small staff, so we wear a lot of hats.” Partain’s responsibilities include Human Resources, payroll, worker’s compensation, paying the city’s bills, meeting-prep for Board of Adjustment, Planning, and Zoning, budget, and more. The Bottom line is, Partain says, “I work on
everything except fighting fires and arresting people.” She enjoys her job, noting, “It’s not monotonous or boring like it was in the Denton County Sheriff’s office. Every day there’s something new and fun. My city manager (Greg Whitlock) and police chief (William Foley) love to laugh. They’re fun to work with.” One of the things she likes most about her job is working with Terrell Hills residents. “They like to bring good things and bad things to our attention,” Partain says. “And they’re not shy about talking with us. Residents will tell us about potholes and roads needing attention. I love our residents. “We bend over backward here to help them. For example, our public service employees will go into people’s back yards to retrieve their trash cans. We want this to be a place where people are happy to live because that makes us happy to work here. We try to provide the best customer service that we can.” Partain says she no longer thinks of going into law enforcement. “I want to be able to go home every day to my child. I’m not into taking risks, even though I am into risk and aggressive things.” Partain flashes another big smile and
adds, “Aubrey has softened me up, I guess.” She did think of other career options along the way, like coaching. “But I didn’t want to teach. Ideally, if I could just win the lottery, I’d be a beach bum! That would be perfect, but it’s not realistic.” She frequently takes her daughter to Port Aransas to go to the beach. “But most often we stay in Rockport because we love to fish. And relax. “Before the hurricane, we were fishing out on a very long pier. I had a trout on my line which I was trying to reel in. Along came a dolphin and Aubrey kept yelling at me to hurry, hurry bring it in. Which I was able to do. A man fishing near us wasn’t so lucky. That dolphin nailed his fish. It even pulled his entire fishing rig into the water.” Partain has three older sisters. Just girls. “My poor father,” she laughs. For now, she is content to do her job and spend as much time as she can with Aubrey. It's that work-life balance that drives her. And for now, until Aubrey is on her own, it's Partain's primary focus. She's a mom first and Terrill Hills' Assistant City Manager second. And, by every measure, she’s great at both jobs.
Serving the “Tri-City” area of Alamo Heights, Olmos Park and the surrounding areas. The chamber hosts monthly luncheons on the first Wednesday of each month in a private room at Paesano’s (on Basse) in Lincoln Heights at 11:30. Every month a featured guest s)peaker begins promptly at noon.
Register at our website: alamoheightschamber.org.
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Eat In ‘09 78209
Guide KEY
BIRD BAKERY
$ Most Entrees under $10 $$ Most entrees $10 - $20 $$$ Most entrees over $20
Brunch Reservations Suggested Patio Live Entertainment
American 410 DINER
A ‘50s-themed diner serving homemade soups, fresh catfish, shrimp, prime steaks, pork chops and chicken. 8315 Broadway 822-6246 www.410diner.com $
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CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO
A delightful bakery and small bistro that serves sandwiches, quiche, croissants, pies, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and dessert bars. 5912 Broadway 804-2473 www.birdbakery.com $
Casual dining in a bistro setting. High-quality hamburgers, pizzas, sandwiches and salads are offered for lunch and dinner. 5003 Broadway 828-6860 www.cappyccinos.com $
Vintage-themed diner serving fun appetizers, like the Chuck Norris Kickers (chicken and jalapeños wrapped in bacon) and Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos), burgers, BLT’s, Cuban sandwiches and more. 5050 Broadway 826-0069 www.broadway5050.com $
Hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas, and desserts, baby bundt cakes, pies and cakes. 255 E. Basse, #100 441-4553 wwwcornerbakerycafe.com $
BROADWAY 50/50
CAPPY’S
Lunch, dinner and brunch - Cappy’s is fine dining in the heart of ‘09, serving prime steaks, prime rib, rack of lamb and seafood. 5011 Broadway 828-9669 www.cappysrestaurant.com $$$ Brunch
BEST BET
The Bg Proscuitto Truffle Mushroom Pizza makes a great appetizer or is enough for a meal.
CORNER BAKERY CAFE
EZ’s
Burgers, oak-fired brick oven pizzas, rosemary roasted chicken and award-winning salads, all served in a fun ‘50s-themed atmosphere. 6498 N. New Braunfels 828-1111 $
GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S
Good Time Charlie’s has been around since 1979 and soon became a San Antonio landmark restaurant popular with the local college students and faculty. They serve Texas home-style favorites including catfish, steaks and a chicken-fried steak many claim is the “Best In Texas.” They are also known as a favorite happy hour spot with lots of drink specials that include generous pitchers of ice-cold beer. 2922 Broadway 828-5392 www.gtcsatx.com $
J. ALEXANDER’S
A contemporary American restaurant, known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of classics including prime rib, steak, seafood and rotating specials like Seafood Czarina, Tuscan Steak, Grilled Fish with Mango Papaya Salsa and Chicken Milanese. 255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275 www.jalexanders.com $$ -$$$
JIM’S RESTAURANT
24-hour diner serving all-day breakfast. They offer hearty choices like steak and eggs, omelets and Tex-Mex huevos rancheros. A comprehensive lunch and dinner menu, too, that includes all the standards — salads, sandwiches and burgers plus nostalgic favorites like patty melts and liver and onions. 4108 Broadway 828-5120 8427 Broadway 826-7001 www.jimsrestaurants.com $
MAGIC TIME MACHINE
San Antonio themed restaurant where staff dresses up as cartoon characters, super heroes, movie stars and pop heroes. 902 N.E. Loop 410 828-1470 www.magictimemachine.com $
MAMA'S CAFE
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A family-friendly atmosphere with burgers, shakes and root beer floats. For adults they serve creative cocktails and large-portioned dinners that include baby-back ribs, fried shrimp, meat loaf and chicken-fried steak. 2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303 www.mamasrestaurants.com $
MAX’S WINE DIVE
Gourmet American fare paired with amazing wines. Fried chicken with Champagne...why not? 340 E. Basse Rd 444-9547 www.maxswinedive.com $
NOSH
Nosh offers great wines, craft brews and small plates that are big on taste. A place to relax and indulge in some really great food. 1133 Austin Highway 826-6674 www.noshsa.com $
LUBY’S
Cafeteria-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer several entrees daily that often include salmon, talapia, fried chicken, chicken-fried steak, grilled liver and onions, roast turkey breast, roast chicken and rib-eye steaks. The entrees are accompanied by hearty Southern side dishes like fried okra, mac and cheese, black -eyed peas and mashed potatoes. 8511 Tesoro Drive 930-3227 www.lubys.com $
SALATA
A new concept in soups, salads and wraps. You create your own by choosing from dozens of fresh ingredients including several types of lettuces, chopped onions, radishes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, black and red beans, bean sprouts, peas, broccoli and more. There are over 50 different toppings. Then choose from one of their 10 house dressings made with all-natural ingredients. Add fresh lean protein, including baked chicken, salmon or shrimp. 250 E. Basse Rd 462-1466 www.salata.com $
SILO ELEVATED CUISINE
Silo is listed as one of Open Table’s Top American Restaurants and rated as one of Zagat’s Top Local Picks. They offer New American fare in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere. They offer a small plate menu, and there is also a prix fixe dinner option available. Signature dishes include Chilean Sea Bass, Honey Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon, Mussels and Linguine and Chicken-Fried Oysters. 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686 www.siloelevatedcuisine.com $$
STONE WERKS
Good food and a hip atmosphere. Over 40 beers on tap, a full bar and lots of big-screen TVs. The outside patio is a popular happy hour spot. Broadway at Basse 823-3508 www.stonewerks.com $-$$ Patio
TIGER WINGS
A variety of chicken wings with lots of exotic flavors like tamarind, Sriracha, garlic pepper , curry and Tom Yum. The wings are available for takeout or you can dine in - and they deliver. They also offer fried vegan tofu, edamame and sticky rice. A unique concept. 8210 Broadway 829-5000 www.tigerwings.com $
TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE
Healthy food using local ingredients. Coffees and
espressos; quiche, pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads. Live music on Friday nights. 6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761 www.twinsistersbakeryandcafe.com $ Live Entertainment
WD DELI
Located in a quaint two story house on Broadway, WD Deli serves lunch only, specializing in scratch-made deli standards. They make several soups daily and have Jersey-style deli sandwhiches including pastrami, liverwurst, Italian panini, egg salad, tuna salad, roast beef and Reubens. They also have a large selection of entrée salads. Be sure to save some room for dessert as they have some really innovative ones, including lemon ooey gooey bars, butterscotch and black salt cookies and an orange dreamsicle cake. 3123 Broadway 828-2322 www.wddeli.com $ patio
ZEDRIC’S
Chef-prepared healthy pre-packaged meals to go. Meals are low-calorie and can be low-carb, Paleo or gluten-free. 5231 Broadway 824-6000 www.zedrics.com $
Asian
BOK CHOY
Vegan and vegetarian Pan-Asian food. Delicious appetizers include fried rice, spring rolls and cheese rangoons. Entrees include vibrantly flavored favorites like Hunan Beef, General Tso’s Chik-n, Beef and Broccoli, and steaming bowls of pho. 5130 Broadway 437-2200 www.eatbokchoy.com $ Patio
BREWS LEES TEA
An assortment of teas from taiwan including Matcha, Oolong, Coconut, Milk and Glowing varieties.They also offer rice and noodle bowls, mini pork buns and Taiyaki. 4009 Broadway 598-0068 www.brewsleetea.com $
FORMOSA GARDEN
Tranquil atmosphere, serving sushi, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. A Japanese hibachi-style grill experience is available Wednesday through Sunday during dinner, offering certified Black Angus beef. Reservations are preferred for the hibachi, but walk-ins are still welcomed. 1011 NE Loop 410 828-9988 www.formosasa.com $ $ Patio
HANZO
An Asian gastropub serving innovative cocktails and appetizers. 7701 Broadway, Suite 124 210-826-1488 www.hanzobar.com $$
KOI KAWA
OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI
Japanese steak and sushi with hibachi tables where chefs cook and perform for audiences. 4902 Broadway 822-0300 www.osakasteaknsushi.com $-$$ Reservations suggested
PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI
Sushi, Japanese and Pacific Rim cuisine in a lively environment located in the Quarry Market. Up-tempo music with a large bar and lots of creative appetizers and sushi rolls. 260 E. Basse, #101 822-1088 www.piranhakillersushi.com $$
P. F. CHANG’S
Located in the Quarry Market, offering sushi, dim sum, wok classics, noodle dishes and cocktails. 255 E. Basse, #1200 507-1000 www.pfchangs.com $$
SUSHI ZUSHI
Traditional Japanese and Latin American influences fused into modern, healthy rolls, rice and noodle dishes. 999 E. Basse 826-8500 www.sushizushi.com $$
SNOW’S VIETNAM
Vietnamese cuisine with light soups and spring rolls and phenomenal steaming bowls of pho. 3244 Broadway 892-7461 $$
TONG’S THAI
Beautiful Thai restaurant with tranquil outdoor patio with koi pond. Traditional Thai food, along with Chinese dishes and sushi. 1146 Austin Highway 829-7345 www.tongsthai.com $$ Patio
Barbecue
BUN ‘N’ BARREL
1960s-era landmark serving BBQ, burgers, brisket and milkshakes in casual digs with iconic neon signage. 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829 www.bunnbarrel.com $
THE BARBECUE STATION
Authentic wood-smoked barbecue brisket, ribs, sausage and chicken. 1610 N.E. Loop 410 824-9191 www.barbecuestation.com $ - $$
THE PIGPEN
A family-friendly neighborhood joint serving authentic Texas-style Barbecue. Try the Brisket nachos, brisket grilled cheese or the famous Bloody Mary. A great place to relax and listen to live music on the patio while the kids play on their playground. Also, don’t miss their SOUL FULL Sunday brunch which runs from 10am - 2pm. 106 Pershing 210-267-9136 www.thepigpensa.com $
THE SMOKE SHACK
A Japanese restaurant and sushi bar featuring lots of specialty rolls and dishes with complex and interesting flavors. 4051 Broadway 805-8111 www.facebook.com/pages/koikawa $-$$
Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey, ribs and chicken, plus delicious sides like Smoke Shack Mac and spicy creamed corn. 3714 Broadway 829-8448 www.smokeshacksa.com $
Thai food and sushi by chef Mmonrat “Mon” Shirley in a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere with tables that overlook a peaceful outdoor garden and fountain. 4901 Broadway 822-3253 www.monsthai.com $-$$
European
MON THAI BISTRO
ORIENTAL BISTRO
New Oriental eatery in the same location as an old favorite. Offering traditional menu with some new specials. 8338 Broadway St. 210-973-7798 $$
COMMONWEALTH COFFEEHOUSE AND BAKERY
Coffee, latte, cappuccino, espresso plus artisanal French pastries, savory croissants, sandwiches, soups, salads, crepes and more. 118 Davis Court 560-2955 www.commonwealthcoffeehouse.com $ patio
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FREDERICK’S
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HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN
Italian
French fusion curine prepared by chef Frederick Costa. A wonderful culinary experience with dishes that feature flounder, roasted duck, escargot and more. 7701 Broadway 828-9050 www.frederickssa.com $$ - $$$ A beer garden and popular happy hour destination with hearty food. Offerings include German schnitzel, a chicken-fried rib-eye and brisket nachos. 7310 Jones Maltsberger 290-8066 quarryhofbrau.com $
LA MADELEINE
A quaint French country cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with rustic interior stone fireplaces and quiet nooks where you can relax. Sip on a delicious cup of tea, enjoy buttery croissants, house-made pastries,French onion soup, beef bourguignon or chicken cordon bleu pasta. 4820 Broadway 829-7291 www.lamadeleine.com $-$$
THE WINCHESTER PUB
An English-style pub with a Texas twist offering a large selection of craft cocktails, 18 beers on tap, wine and Champagne, and a full menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner featuring fish & chips, cheese curds, French toast, brisket grilled cheese sandwiches, Scotch eggs, and a hearty burger. The atmosphere is cozy with a large wooden bar, dart boards, and lots of large screen tvs’ showcasing your favorite sports teams. They also specialize in Soccer Saturdays showing games from European leagues. 5148 Broadway 210-721-7762 www.thewinchesterpub.com $-$$
Greek
PAPOULI’S GRILL
Authentic Greek food with gyros, plus so much more. They have an extensive array of delicious tapas including hummus, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), falafel patties, kalamata olives and fried calamari. They have large and satisfying salads including a traditional Greek, the Greco Roman, the Mediterranean and Caprese. Additionally, they offer fresh fish and shrimp dishes, grilled rosemary lemon chicken, vegetarian moussaka, pastichio (Greek lasagna) and their signature Papouli’s Feast that includes a choice of 4 meats, pita bread, Greek salad, puff pastries and more. 255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118 www.papoulis.com $
Hamburgers BURGER FI
Gourmet burgers and hot dogs made from all natural, never-frozen meat. Vegetarian burgers are available too, plus sides like hand-cut fresh fries, crispy onion rings and frozen custard. 1907 Nacogdoches Road 858-4052 www.burgerfi.com $
CHEESY JANE’S
Burgers, sliders, sandwiches, salads and sides plus shakes in many flavors. 4200 Broadway 826-0800 www.cheesyjanes.com $
CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS
Rustic casual environment with lots of beers on tap and a genuinely great hamburger. 1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 $
FRONTIER BURGER
A San Antonio staple famous for charcoal grilled hamburgers with a special blend of spices and seasonings and bakery-fresh buns. They are also known for their ever-popular thin, crispy onion rings, hand-dipped ice cream milkshakes and handmade fruit pies. 838 N.E. Loop 410 932-8040 $
LONGHORN CAFE
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Casual, family-friendly burger joint with wood picnic tables, a playground for the kids, great appetizers, salads and sides. 1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272 www.thelonghorncafe.com $ Patio
A healthy take on your standard burger, fries and shakes with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. 999 E. Basse 824-9600 www.orderup-sa.com $
CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC
Homemade soups, fresh salads, hand-tossed pizzas and strombolis along with favorites like eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti with homemade meatballs. 1017 Austin Highway 822-2300 www.ceronispurplegarlic.com $$
PAESANOS
An upscale landmark Italian restaurant with a large menu of classic and contemporary Italian dishes and an extensive wine list. 555 E. Basse 828-5191 www.paesanositalianrestaurant.com $$ - $$$
PIATTI
Market-inspired, rustic Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment. 255 E. Basse, #500 832-0300 www.piatti.com $$
SORRENTO’S
Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine with antipasti, seafood and pasta dishes. 5146 Broadway 824-0055 www.sorrentopizzeria.com $$
Mexican/Latin ADELANTE
Serving what they refer to as health-Mex. All natural light and fresh dishes with plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. 21 Brees Blvd. 822-7681 www.adelanterestaurant.com $
BETO’S
A unique combination of Mexican street food and Latin American soul food. The fish tacos were voted best fish taco in San Antonio. 8142 Broadway 930-9393 www.betosaltmex.com $
CAZADORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Enjoy a wide variety of Tex-Mex food served in a friendly, comfortable seting. A favorite for locals. 927 Rittiman Road 210-824-0175 www.taqueriacazadoressa.com $
CHELA’S TACOS
Very authentic regional Mexican tacos. Offerings include cilantro chicken, carnitas Michoacan style, carne guisada, picadillo and shrimp tacos and many more. 5231 Broadway 218-5466 www.chelas-tacos.com $
LA FONDA
Casual dining in a relaxed setting, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine, thoughtfully executed. Open for lunch and dinner with a brunch on Sunday. 8633 Crownhill Blvd. 824-4231 www.lafondaah.com $$ Sun Brunch
LA TAQUERIA
Tex-Mex favorites including soft and crispy tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, carne guisada and burritos. They also offer street tacos including brisket smoke pork and their bad-ass barbacoa. They have a happy hour, Monday thru Friday from 4 -7 pm. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1208 Austin Highway 210-267-2516 www.lataqueriaaustinhwy.com $
PALOMA BLANCA
Dishes from the coastal regions of Mexico. Signature dishes include grilled snapper, ceviche, pozole, handmade flautas and tacos al pastor. 5800 Broadway 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net $$
SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA
Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant with a lively happy hour, impressive margaritas, Tex -Mex favorites and a colorful patio. 7959 Broadway 930-8070 www.calvillosmexicanfood.com patio $$-$$$
TACO GARAGE
Rustic indoor-outdoor concept with several different bars and patios. They serve Tex-Mex breakfast to dinner to a local crowd of regulars and frequently have live music. 8403 Broadway 826-4405 www.tacogarage.com Patio Live Entertainment $$
TOMATILLO’S CANTINA
Brightly colored decor, lively music and great food. They feature an extensive list of flavored margaritas, tableside flaming queso flameado, enchiladas, fish and shrimp tacos, sizzling fajitas and more. 3210 Broadway 824-3005 www.tomatillos.com $$
TORCHY’S TACOS
Elevated Mexican street food with lots of innovative tacos filled with unexpected ingredients like salmon, Jamaican jerk chicken and ahi tuna. 999 E. Basse 824-1603 www.torchystacos.com $
Pizza
BRAZA BRAVA
Pizzas made in Neapolitan style in a wood -fired brick oven. 7959 Broadway 320-2100 www.brazabravapizzeria.com $$
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Fresh and light California-inspired salads, soups, flatbreads and pizzas. 255 E. Basse 424-2014 www.cpk.com $$
FLORIO’S PIZZA
Delicious authentic New York-style pizza. 7701 Broadway 805-8646 www.floriospizza.com $ - $$
GRIMALDI’S PIZZA
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pizzas and calzones. 330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288 www.grimaldispizzeria.com $$
JULIAN’S PIZZERIA
A warm, family-friendly environment serving pizza and Italian staples like spaghetti and meatballs, baked rigatoni and lasagna. 6462 N. New Braunfels www.julianspizzeria.com $$
Steaks
THE BARN DOOR
Family-owned steakhouse with Western-style decor, serving perfectly grilled steaks, delicious seafood and desserts. Ribeyes, porterhouse and New York strip steaks, plus Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, Gulf Coast oysters and fresh salmon. They have a full bar and frequently offer fine live entertainment. 8400 N. New Braunfels 824-0116 www.thebarndoorrestaurant.com Live Entertainment $$ - $$$
FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE
High-end steakhouse serving prime aged beef, pork chops, North Atlantic lobster tails, Alaskan king crab legs, Chilean sea bass and other seafood specialties. 255 E. Basse, #200 824-9463 www.flemingssteakhouse.com $$$
RUTH'S CHRIS
Upscale steakhouse that serves prime ribeye, New York strip and filet mignon steaks on sizzling plates. They also feature delicious lamb chops, shrimp, lobster, crabcakes and chicken entrees plus generous desserts. 7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051 www.ruthschris.com $$$
Coffee/Desserts COOKIE CAB
Fresh baked warm cookies delivered to your door. Choose from favorites like chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, sugar, and snickerdoodle. 1832 Nacogdoches Road 210.848.9920 www.cookiecab.com $
LA PANADERíA
Artisan bakery that bakes several varieties of fresh bread and pastries daily. They have a large, airy dining area and serve gourmet coffee, soup and sandwiches. 8305 Broadway 375-6746 www.lapanaderia.com $
MENCHIE’S
Non-fat/low-fat yogurts with fun toppings you add yourself. 999 E. Basse, Suite 177 824-1104 www.menchies.com $
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
Delicious bundt cakes in flavors like lemon, carrot and white chocolate raspberry adorned with thick cream cheese frosting and decorated for any occasion. 5164 Broadway 233-8430 www.nothingbundtcakes.com $$
ROSELLA AT THE GARDEN
A new coffee shop and eatery at the San Antonio Botanical Garden with outdoor and indoor dining, fresh roasted brews, and lunch fare. Garden members enjoy 10% off. Sunday Brunch 555 Funston Pl, 78209 sabot.org/plan-your-visit/rosella $$
VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA
An intimate, family-friendly restaurant serving New York-style thin-crust pizza and other Italian standards. 5054 Broadway 828-3354 www.volarepizza.com $ - $$
Southwestern CANYON CAFE
Creative dishes influenced by the American Southwest. Bison meatloaf, grilled lemon salmon, baja shrimp pasta and fajitas 255 E. Basse, #600 821-3738 www.canyoncafe.com $$
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‘09 Eats
Cheesy Jane’s Big Burgers on Broadway By MEREDITH KAY Photography By AL RENDON
Many of us have wonderful memories of the old-fashioned neighborhood malt shop. It was a place where young people could hang out with their friends, and families could bring their children. The malt shop is an American icon, and it is still alive and well in Alamo Heights. Cheesy Jane’s, on Broadway and Hildebrand, has been serving up some of the best burgers in town for almost twenty years now. The concept was brought to life by Jon Lindskog, and he still runs the restaurant today. Cheesy Jane’s has become a staple in the '09 dining scene, and on any given day, you'll find a clientele as diverse as their list of milkshake flavors. Stop in for lunch, 56
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and you'll see construction workers, mothers with small children, college students, and business professionals enjoying hearty burgers, thick, hand-battered onion rings, and frosty shakes and malts. In fact, Cheesy Jane's serves around 200 shakes per day. A throwback to the nostalgic 50’s style diner, the restaurant keeps it simple with a menu featuring what they do best…burgers. You can order a salad, a patty melt, or even chalupas, but Cheesy Jane’s burgers are what keeps customers coming back. The meat is always fresh and consists of 100% ground chuck beef. Burgers are grilled to order and come on fresh
FOOD
Burgers, fries, hand-battered onion rings, salads, sandwiches and shakes.
DECOR
Nostalgic 50’s style diner with neon signs, counter, booth and table seating .
PRICE
Burgers are priced from $7 - $10, baskets of fries, tator tots and onion rings range from $3 - $8.
ButterKrust buns. They serve over 500 burgers a day during the week and nearly 1,000 burgers on the weekends. There are several specialty burgers to choose from, along with with with their signature double cheddar "Cheesy Jane" combo. For the adventurous meat eater, the Wurst Burger features a ½ pound burger with grilled onions, BBQ sauce, cheddar, and pepper jack cheese, and it's topped with a Kiolbassa sausage. It is a decadent burger that will satisfy even the hungriest carnivore. The Southwest Burger appeals to those with a spicy side. Served on a special jalapeño cheddar bun, this burger will test your taste buds with green chiles, pepper jack cheese and South of the Border mayo. It's one burger that will bite back, but it has
excellent flavor. You can even order their Baby Jane Slider Sampler basket which features an original mini Jane, the Porky Burger, with Canadian Bacon, sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese, as well as the famous Bean Burger, piled with refried beans, cheddar cheese, onions, and Fritos. Cheesy Jane's is famous for their milkshakes, and they are one of the very few places where you can still get an oldfashioned malt. There are 24 flavors to choose from, and each one is handmade and topped with whipped cream and a cherry, just like the old days. Some of the more unusual flavors include Chocolate Cherry, Dreamsicle, Amaretto Espresso, and Peanut Butter & Jelly. The shakes
and malts are served in a traditional parfait glass, and everyone gets the leftovers in a frosty shake tin. You may have also seen the Cheesy Jane's Mobile Truck rolling around town. The catering truck serves an abbreviated menu of their local favorites, and you can even reserve the truck for your business, events, and private parties. Their calendar is listed on the website so that you can catch them around town. So, whether you like your burgers piled high with exotic ingredients, or scaled down for a simpler taste, Cheesy Jane’s has you covered.
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Church Directory ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH
MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
6501 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-9539 Services: Sunday 10:45am and Wednesday 6:15pm praise and prayer
308 Mt. Calvary Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-8748 mtcsa.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am
ALAMO HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 Services: Sunday mornings at 11 am
6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-828-5728 alamoheightscc.org Services: Sunday: 10:50am-12pm
ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6201 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0271 alamoheightspres.com Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am
ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
825 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 210-826-3215 ahumc.org Services: Sunday 8:30am, 9:30am and 11am
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
6720 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-3394 clcah.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
5927 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-8870 Services: Wednesday 12-1pm and Sunday 10:30-11:30am
NORTHWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
102 Lorenz Road San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-1743 stanthonydepadua.org Services: Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass 7:30am, 9am; 10:30am, 12 noon Daily Mass 9am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
ST DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL
1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 saintdavids.net Services: Sundays at 8 & 10:30 am Tuesdays at 7:30 am
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
11 Saint Luke’s Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-828-6425 slecsa.org Services: Sunday 8am, 9am, 11am. 6pm Wednesday Eucharist at 8am during the school year
ST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES CHURCH
111 Barilla Place San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-3367 stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org Services: Mass Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9am, 11am and 5:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7am; Wednesday 5:30pm; Friday 8:15am
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
3303 Urban Crest Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0139 stpiusxsa.org Services: Saturday 8am, 5pm; Sunday 8am, 10:15am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm Monday-Friday at various times
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
319 E. Mulberry San Antonio, TX 78212 210-733-6201 trinitybaptist.org Services: Bible Study 9am Blended Worship 10:15am
UNITY CHURCH
8103 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 unityofsa.org Services: Sunday 11am Children’s Church 11am
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EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2019
EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2019
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Outside ‘09
BY LESLIE FOLEY
Fiesta Finale Whew, another year of Fiesta, and what a doozey! In case you were temporarily knocked out by a cascarón, or blinded by a Fiesta medal, here is the rundown of Fiesta Royalty: La Reina Linda, Denise Smith-Schlaudt, Fiesta Teen Queen, Kyndal Keller; Charro Queen, Victoria Rodriquez; Battle of Flowers president Anna-Laura Block; King Antonio XCVII Roger C. Hill, III; Rey Feo LXXI, Dr. Salvatore Barbaro, III; Miss Fiesta San Antonio, Victoria Gonzalez; Queen of Soul, Rayleen Brown; Reina de la Feria de las Flores, Montana Rowton-Kiolbassa; Miss San Antonio, Rebecca Mendoza; President of the San Antonio Fiesta Commission, Byron LeFlore, Jr., and the coolest Fiesta poster by Nik Soupé and David “Shek” Vega AKA Los Otros. And let’s not forget Happy Happy Hazel, El Rey Fido, XVII; Michael Quintanilla-parade judge, event emcee and chapeaux designer extraordinaire, Tencha La Jefa-WEBB party’s drag queen legend and Ada Vox-WEBB party headliner; Tawana Timberlake-boot designer and parade judge, and winner of the glitz and glam best hat category for her Cher meets My Fair Lady ensemble at the Women’s Club Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon… The Fiesta King’s Cup Polo Party catered by Chef Brian West, And over at an almost washed out Taste of the Northside, the sun came out at the last moment and it turned out to be a beautiful night, and speaking of beautiful… Marshall T. Steves III, President of The Order of the Alamo, crowned Claudia Leudemann Kiolbassa, Queen of the Court of America the Beautiful. Mistress of the Robes Elizabeth Roberts brought beauty to the stage. A few words that come to mind…stunning, breathtaking, impressive, and magnificent. The colors were spectacular! 60
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Did you, along with 500,000 others, see Pat Green as Grand Marshall of the Battle of Flowers Parade, and by chance did you get down and do the twist with Chubby Checker, Fiesta Flambeau’s Grand Marshall? Beautiful weather held for the 35,000 plus crowd attending the King William Fair, and thousands of high school band members rocked the Battle of Flowers Band Festival. And let’s not forget our fourlegged friends frolicking in the Fiesta Pooch Parade. With so much to do and so many choices during Fiesta, it can sometimes be hard to cover it all, but rest assured, everyone had fun. A big thanks to all the volunteers, Fiesta Commission officers, and staff for a Fiesta well done!
Top: Reina de la Feria de las Flores, Montana Rowton-Kiolbassa
Center: Rey Feo LXXI, Dr. Salvatore Barbaro, III, and his wife Jennifer Gabriel Barbaro Bottom: Michael Quintanilla and Naushina Mukhtar
Courtesy/HKS Architects
AJefferson Bank Building Approved
Dru Van Steenberg and Nancy Avellar
Whoopie Ti Yi Yo!
Villa Finale Museum & Gardens celebrated and honored Chris Carson, FAIA, with the 2019 Recipient of the Walter Nold Mathis Preservation Award. Guests in their western attire dined on upscale Texas cuisine food stations by Don Strange of Texas and musical entertainment was provided by The Rick Cavender Band. The evening was inspired by the art of Mary Bonner. Sponsors and guests included Eugene Simor with ALAMO BEER, William A. Dupont, FAIA, San Antonio Conservation Society executive director Vincent L. Michael, Ph.D., H-E-B, Steves & Sons, Inc., Dru Van Steenberg, Nancy Avellar, Jessie and Honoree Chris Carson, FAIA Richard Kardys, Marline and Clint Lawson, John Newman, Leland Stone, Susan Hall, Conrad J. Netting, IV, Kathy and Lionel Sosa, Jill Torbert, Ann McGlone, board chair Michael Guarino, event chair Robert Brown and executive director Jane Lewis.
The San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission gave conceptual approval to Jefferson Bank’s plans to build a multi-story building for it’s corporate headquarters on lower Broadway. The bank wants to develop a 10-story, 180,000-square-foot commercial structure at 1900 Broadway with developer Milam Real Estate Capital as its partner. Some space will be leased out to other tenants. Jefferson Bank's current main office is located on the Northeast Side. Jefferson Bank’s new corporate campus would be in a part of the Broadway corridor that is busy with redevelopment. Silver Ventures is nearby constructing a 10-story office building that will serve as a new headquarters for Credit Union. GrayStreet Partners plan to develop a 20-story office building in the 1600 block of Broadway, a structure that is said to include an upscale W Hotel from Marriott. GrayStreet has plans to convert a neighboring 23-acre tract, into a mixeduse retail and office development. Alamo Colleges is developing its new main offices in the same area.
26th Annual Luncheon
SA Cancer Council recognized and thanked the SA Cancer Council past presidents (32) during its annual Spring Luncheon, while also celebrating 35 years. KSAT12 Anchor and 19 year cancer survivor Leslie Mouton welcomed guests and Reverend Irv Cutter, Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. SA Cancer Council president Cheryl Wright recognized Elizabeth Conklyn and Ginny Peacock with Distinguished Service Awards to recognize their outstanding dedication to the organization. Director, Mays Cancer Center, Ruben Mesa, M.D. FACP, followed with special remarks. James B. Milliken, chancellor of the University of Texas System, was the featured speaker. Stephanie Shelton, UT Health San He was interviewed during a Q-and-A session by Dr. William Henrich, president of UT Health Antonio president and event moderator William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, mistress San Antonio. This year’s theme, Honoring the Past & Celebrating the Future commemorated of ceremonies Leslie Mouton the SA Cancer Council’s 35th anniversary. Sheri Ortiz pinned a purple rose on the lapel of the past presidents in attendance including Rose Marie Banack, Beverly Birnbaum, Mary Ballenger Brook, Lisa Howlett Cohick, Liz Conlyn (honoree), Rhonda Gurinsky, Karen Heintz, Laurie Kaplan, Nancy Kelley, Beverly Koehn, Diana Morehouse, and Andi Rodriguez. Luncheon chair Ann Vineyard, and committee Beth Coyle, Beth Eby, Cheryl Wright, Heather Webb, Emily McMichael, Pamela Nelson, Judy Ezra, Judy Gilby, Tricia Schwennesen, Tesa Gonzalez, Angelica Ramirez, Jeanette Russell, Vicki Shapiro, and Agatha Wade put together a beautiful luncheon to raise funds for cutting-edge, cancer research and patient assistance at the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Center. Supporters in attendance included Lynn Thompson, LeeAnn Kramer, Rudy Arispe, Shawne Zakaria, Gretchen Burkholder, Gloria Clingman, Susan and Jeff Edwards, Peggy and Taylor Eighmy, Mary Henrich, Randy Harig, Ann Ownby, Jimmy and Jane Satel, Alice Ball Strunk, Carolyn Tolar, Debbie Tolar, Barbara Tolar, Teri Wenglein, Mike Birnbaum, Don Cohick, Pat Krueger, Keri Moses, Marti Raba and Cathy Ritter. 78209magazine.com | JUNE 2019
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Calendar DON’T MISS THESE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Andy Warhol: Portraits
like pies and gifts, and so much more.
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Dinner in Paris June 5
Jungle Boogie Nights
Maker Workshops Every Friday
THE DOSEUM 3 – 4PM
Located in Innovation Station at the DoSeum, Maker Workshops are special drop-in programs for children ages six-eleven. They learn to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities.
thedoseum.org
Free Knowledge Tuesdays Every Tuesday
WITTE MUSEUM 3 – 8PM
Every Tuesday, admission to the museum is free. Tour the exhibits, learn about Texas history,
and see historical artifacts.
wittemuseum.org
Free Admission For Teachers Throughout May
SAN ANTONIO ZOO 10 – 5PM
Texas teachers get free admission to the best zoo in Texas. Teachers can also bring up to four guests for half priced admission.
sazoo.org
Free Admission to the Museum Every Thursday
THE MCNAY 4 – 9PM
Explore the beautiful artwork
inside and outside the McNay Art Museum for free every Thursday.
mcnayart.org
Every Sunday
Alamo Heights Farmers Market 225 E Basse Rd. 9 – 1PM
This event if free and open to the public. Alamo Heights Farmers Market features vendors with farm fresh selections, fresh produce, grass fed/ grass-finished beef, lamb, goat and wild hog meats, chicken, eggs, kombucha, pecans, honey, gourmet coffee, lemonade, pet treats, organic cleaning supplies, seasonal delights
CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL 6:30 – 8:30PM
Learn how to make delicious Parisian food and pair it with the perfect wine. Picture the City of Lights with its charm and rich food culture on a warm summer night. Embrace the flavors of a divine artichoke and bay scallop salad served with a Muscadet, savory chicken almondine with a Gamay Noir, butter-sauteed broccolini with lemon, buttery potatoes Dauphinoise with fine herbs and for dessert a wonderful poached apricot almond tart with vanilla Chantilly creme with a Sauternes.
centralmarket.com
Gardens and Yoga June 8
SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN 9:30 – 10:30AM
Come show off your yoga skills or learn some new ones at the beautiful Botanical Garden. All levels and ages are welcome. Don’t forget your mat!
sabot.org
Fresh Italian Pasta June 10
CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL 6:30 – 8:30PM
Roll up your sleeves and become an expert in fresh pasta making. Master the art of making, rolling and forming your own fresh pasta. In addition to creating the dough and a variety of noodles, you'll learn how to flavor and color your dough. You’ll prepare pasta with eggs, spinach and fresh herbs. And then you’ll form angel
( EDITOR’S PICK ) Super Art Museum Ball June 7
THE ST. ANTHONY HOTEL 7 – 11:30PM
Up, up, and away...to the Super Art Museum Ball! Celebrating the special exhibition Men of Steel, Women of Wonder. Join art lovers at the St. Anthony Hotel for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The dress code for the evening is black tie — let your superhero be your inspiration.
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The Witte Whimsical Garden Tea hair, fettucine and sheets of Pasta for Lasagna, Manicotti and more. We’ll show you how to make: pesto, alfredo sauce, fresh tomato sauce and three cheese filling which you'll sample on your freshly made noodles.
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Artmaking for Adults: Prickly Pear Natural Dye June 12
THE MCNAY NOON – 1PM
Bring out your inner child for this ArtFULL Wednesday event. Learn to make
beautifully colored natural dyes using organic elements.
Celebrity Fan Fest
mcnayart.org
Art on Tap Party
Celebrity Fan Fest
June 14
June 14-16
THE SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 6 – 8 PM
FREEMAN EXPO HALLS
Put the art in the pARTy and enjoy delicious craft cocktails, a cash bar, live music, and themed tours of the museum. Enjoy all the nuseum has to offer and be sure to bring your friends. Art Party is a collaboration of the Museum and KRTU 91.7 FM.
samuseum.org
San Antonio’s premier comic convention, Celebrity Fan Fest, is a pop culture fan festival featuring special appearances by prominent film and television celebrities. The festival offers an elevated immersive form of entertainment including celebrity meet and greet photo opportunities, a celebrity kids corner,
JUNE SPOTLIGHT
A Feast For the Iron Throne June 17
CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL 6:30 – 8:30PM
Create the perfect feast ready for your next Game of Thrones viewing party. Start off with Cercei’s salad and finish the feast with Sansa’s lemon cakes. Winter is coming - eventually - but until it arrives you can relive the excitement of Game of Thrones by preparing a feast fit for the Red Wedding. Our GOT-inspired menu includes: Cersei’s salad of wild greens, dates and pecans, royal wedding pigeon pie; Arya’s oysters with vinegar sauce, roast chicken with buttery mashed turnips for the houndand Sansa’s Lemon Cakes.
vendor village, artist alley, special musical performances, plus much more. In addition to welcoming Hollywood’s A-list celebrities, celebrity fan fest also features a Cars as Stars showcase with over 25 iconic Hollywood vehicles. You won’t want to miss this star studded event thats fun for the whole family.
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Andy Warhol: Portraits June 20
THE MCNAY
The McNay is displaying some of Andy Warhol’s most notable and memorable portraits. This exceptional exhibit will present works through several different mediums including prints, paintings, film, and fashion. The exhibit features over 120 paintings, prints, photographs, and films that depict the artist’s favorite genre: the portrait. This exhibition presents a snapshot of New York’s art and social scene from the 1960s through the 1980s through portraits of Warhol’s friends and patrons, movie stars and musicians, and celebrities of the day that range in style from the pristinely-idealized to the heartbreakingly-raw. Personalities who populated Warhol’s inner circle are represented; some widely recognized names include Joan Collins, Debbie Harry, Dennis Hopper, Mick Jagger, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol himself.
mcnayart.org
Jungle Boogie Nights
June 22- August 10 SAN ANTONIO ZOO 5 – 9PM
When the sun goes down, the zoo will transform into a roaring good time every Saturday night, June 22 – August 10. The party begins at 6 p.m. so that guests can enjoy the cooler evening temperatures along with live music and happy hour specials on adult beverages. There will even be food trucks and fun family games!
sazoo.org
The Witte’s Whimsical Garden Tea June 23
WITTE MUSEUM 12:30 – 2:30PM
Wear your best garden attire to this kid friendly tea party! The Witte Museum is hosting this Whimsical Garden Tea Party to help in the continuation of their Free Tuesdays program. The Witte’s Whimsical Garden Tea celebrates the generations of families that learn, laugh and love together at the museum. Don your “garden party best” for a fanciful yet elegant family event. Nosh on scrumptious high tea classics, sip on mimosas and fine wine, and explore the extraordinary art exhibition, The Art of Texas: 250 Years. Immersive family-friendly activities for you and your children will include face painting, balloon making, and interactive art creating.
wittemuseum.org
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Police Blotter AHPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111 05/02/19 100 blk W Edgewood WANTED PERSON A driver stopped for a traffic violation was found not to have a driver’s license issued; a person called to drive the vehicle in lieu of impoundment was found to have an active felony warrant issued out of Louisiana.
05/02/19 300 blk Abiso VEHICLE BURGLARY Two unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered during overnight hours; change and sunglasses were stolen.
05/03/19 600 blk Austin Hwy EMERGENCY DETENTION An officer on patrol during late night hours initiated a contact on a female subject at a closed business; investigation determined the subject suffered from a variety of mental challenges and was reported missing from a group home; the subject was transported to a medical facility for evaluation and reunification with her group home staff.
05/04/19 5400 blk Broadway DWI A driver stopped for speeding was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired; further investigation discovered the driver had three previous convictions for DWI.
05/05/19 5000 blk Broadway PUBLIC INTOXICATION Officers responded to a bar for a reported disturbance between several customers; on arrival, all participants in the disturbance had left with the exception of one; further investigation determined the subject was under the influence of alcohol and impaired; the subject was released to his spouse. 05/05/2019 100 blk St. Dennis ASSAULT/BODILY INJURY A male victim reported he was hit in the head with a bottle by unknown subject(s); the victim could not provide a description or direction of travel due to never seeing the subjects; the victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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05/06/19 100 blk Arcadia NARCOTICS VIOLATION Officers initiated contact on a male subject who had reportedly been looking into vehicles and trying door handles. An investigation discovered the subject has an extensive history of property crimes. Further investigation found the subject was in possession of marijuana. arrest; stolen credit cards and a check was found in the suspect’s purse. 05/07/19 200 blk Seale Rd WANTED PERSON Detectives executed an arrest warrant for sexual assault on a male subject identified as responsible for sexually assaulting a female victim in the 5000 Blk. of Broadway in April 2019
05/07/19 6900 blk Broadway WANTED PERSON A driver stopped for a traffic violation was found to have suspended drivers license and fifteen traffic warrants issued by Bexar Co. Pct.1.
05/08/19 100 blk Austin Hwy WANTED PERSON A driver stopped for a traffic violation was found to have a driver’s license which expired in 2008 and an active arrest warrant issued out of New Mexico. 05/09/19 500 blk W Castano CRIMINAL MISCHIEF The driver’s side window of a vehicle parked in the street was broken out during the overnight hours.
05/11/19 5800 blk N New Braunfels NARCOTICS VIOLATION Officers detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation discovered paraphernalia used for the ingestion of marijuana and cocaine.
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Vintage View
1954
Remember a time when there was truly "Full Service" at you nearest service station?
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