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Joan Cheever: Neighbor Neighbor with with aa Servant’s Servant’s Heart Heart
Alamo Heights Dental And And The The DeKoch DeKoch Family Family Dentists Dentists
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Contents 78209 MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2018
14 Business Profile
Drs. Dirk, John, and Susie DeKoch treat families with their “family dental business.
16 Profile
Joan Cheever’s story is inspirational and centered with community service through the Chow Train.
38 Let It Snow!
We played and laughed in the beautiful December snow…see the pictures here.
Publisher J. MICHAEL GAFFNEY Editor PAMELA LUTRELL Copy Editor KATHRYN COCKE Contributors ERNIE ALTGELT, SCOTT AUSTIN, CHRISTIE CUTHBERT, RON AARON EISENBERG, LESLIE FOLEY, EBER GUERRERO,BERIT MASON, EDMOND ORTIZ, AL RENDON, MARTIN WADDY Graphic Design TAMARA HOOKS, MARIA JENICEK Social Media RALEIGH HART Advertising Sales CINDY JENNINGS, SUSAN DEITIKER Administration & Customer Service NANCY A. GAFFNEY, RALEIGH HART
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The Scoop
Neighborhood News School News
Pets - Ask Roxie In the Loop
Community Calendar
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Community Leader
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Wine & Dine
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Restaurant Guide Church Directory Outside ‘09
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Police Blotter
On The Market
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Editor’s Letter
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Contributors
Dear Readers,
Happy New Year to everyone! I think most of us are ready for a new year, and if you are like me, you long for a kinder, gentler 2018. Speaking of kindness, we are so excited about the great comments and encouragement you have given to us on the magazine. Here at 78209, we desire to be your voice for this wonderful community and bring all of the excitement and available news, which has been curated just for you. This year we would like to encourage you to support our 78209 merchants and help them thrive. You will see in the magazine and online our button: Shop 78209, and we will launch a new Shop 78209 website very soon. Whenever possible, stay close by and support neighborhood business owners. Use our advertising and features as a way to assist you with making purchasing decisions. In this issue, we introduce neighbor Joan Cheever, a passionate community servant. Also, meet the DeKoch family, a true dental family with father, son and daughter all in the same practice. I am back with Pamela’s Picks, hoping to encourage all of the readers to support our ’09 businesses. I really do have some of my very favorite places located right here. If there is anything you would like to see in the magazine this year, just send me an email, pamela@sawoman.com. I would love to hear from you. Keep Smiling, Pamela PAMELA LUTRELL Editor
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MARTIN WADDY Writer
Martin Waddy is a local commercial photographer and has provided photography for various stories for 78209 Magazine. The firstborn son of an air force combat photographer, Martin has been behind the lens since his 13th birthday. When he is not working or hanging with his rescue dog Max, he enjoys working in his shop fixing or creating things. As a former Boy Scout Martin developed a great appreciation for the outdoors and can often be found on the river kayaking, tubing or at the lake racing his sail boat.
LESLIE FOLEY Writer
Leslie Foley, columnist for The Buzz 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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The Scoop 78209 MAGAZINE
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN ‘09
BY RON AARON EISENBERG
Above: CVF Homes plans to build 12 new homes near the Alamo Quarry Market in an area that used to be filled with small cottage-style homes.
East Sandalwood Lane – “Green Heights” Residential Homes - Update
Plans to develop Sandalwood Lane are well underway. As reported in Scoop in September, CVF Homes intends to build 12 homes on their 2-acre property on Simple Way, a new street that connects to East Sandalwood Lane near Home Depot. Two of the homes are nearing completion, and two more are under construction. All are being built as spec homes (homes built in anticipation of finding a buyer, and not due to a contract already reached with a buyer to build the home.) Two other lots on East Sandalwood have been cleared by CVF Homes, and construction on those sites is expected to begin in the not too distant future. Sandalwood was considered part of the old Cementville community, which housed workers from the Alamo Cement Company, and is now the Alamo Quarry Market. Small cottage-style homes dotted Sandalwood Lane. In recent years, many of those homes were still well maintained, but others fell into disrepair. Now, nearly three-quarters of the cottages are gone. 12 | January 2018
Above: The property at 1206 Nacogdoches Road will soon be demolished, and developer Luis Oseguera is still considering what he will build there.
As reported in Scoop in October, plans call for the existing structures at 1206 Nacogdoches Road, near the intersection of Broadway and Basse Road, to be demolished. But
Plans for 1206 Nacogdoches Up in Air
Luis Oseguera, the new owner of the site, is not certain what he will build there. He told 78209 Magazine he wants to work with the Oak Park Northwood Neighborhood Association to be sure whatever he builds meets with their approval. “I want to be a good neighbor. My wife and I live in Alamo Heights. Our son goes to Heights, and we would not want to do anything that night upset neighbors adjacent to that property, “ he said. He continued, “Our intention is to build something nice there. Lots of doctors and dentists have already approached me.” And while he did not rule out putting a restaurant on the site, he made very clear he would not build a bar or tavern. Oseguera is seeking a zoning change from "O-2 AHOD" High-Rise Office Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District. C-2 would allow more commercial uses than O-2, which is more tailored to office high-rise construction. The Zoning Commission’s staff recommended approving the change, but in November the Commission voted to disapprove the request. Next step is San Antonio City Council, which is scheduled to take up the case Jan. 18. Council can overturn or affirm Zoning Commission decisions. If Council does not overturn the decision, Oseguera said he could construct a much bigger building, such as a 10-story high-rise office building there. He made clear, however, that’s not what he wants to do. Stay tuned.
off Broadway in 78209. In 2013, the property was appraised at $154,000. By 2017, the Bexar County Appraisal District upped the appraisal to over $400,000. The existing structures were demolished in early December. A local Realtor told 78209 Magazine that the rush to develop this neighborhood is no surprise, saying,. “Prospective buyers want to be in the Alamo Heights School District. And properties on W. Lawndale, Everest, Sandalwood, Belfastand Scottshill, to name just a few streets in the area, are all fertile hunting ground for developers.”
Above: A sign exists announcing developer Michael Espensen’s original plan to build high-end single family homes at 1814 Flamingo Drive. The plans have since been scrapped, as Espensen believes the neighborhood would not support homes in that price range.
Plans Scrapped for 6 Luxury Homes on Flamingo at Site of Former Nursing Home
Above: 19 townhomes will be built on 2 acres at 1618 W. Lawndale, replacing the existing structures that were demolished in December.
19 Townhouses Under Construction at 1618 W. Lawndale
Just around the corner from Sandalwood, another developer — Lawndale Development LLC — is building 19 townhouses on a 2-acre parcel at 1618 West Lawndale, just
When developer Michael Espensen demolished Stone Brook Manor Nursing Home at 1841 Flamingo Drive, he announced plans to construct six single-family luxury homes starting at $600,000 on the 1.2-acre parcel. But he recently scrapped those plans and put the property up for sale. “I realized the neighborhood would not support homes in that price range,” Espensen told 78209 Magazine. If he built them, no one would buy them. But what about building smaller homes priced well below $600,000? “No. We just would not make enough money doing that,” he said. Espensen, who previously developed The Park and the Village at Lincoln Heights, noted the property is zoned MF33, which would permit multifamily housing. That could mean slightly more than 33 units on the 1.2-acre site. No word yet on what neighbors might think about such an increase in density on Flamingo. The 54,886-square-foot property is appraised by the Bexar County Appraisal District at $500,000. Espensen told 78209 Magazine he is asking $925,000 for the property. www.78209magazine.com | 13
Business Profile
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‘09 ENTREPRENEURS AND PROFESSIONALS
ALAMO HEIGHTS DENTAL “We are family” And that means you too! BY ERNIE ALTGELT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY
In Alamo Heights, where everyone seems to be related in one way or another, family ties are of some importance. Relying on those we know and trust — like a parent or sibling — provides a heightened sense of comfort when help or counsel is needed, and in this ‘hood, close connections do count. We just feel better when interacting with kinfolk. Well, for ‘09ers seeking expert dental advice and services caringly and compassionately administered by a family member, Alamo Heights Dental totally fills the bill. Ably staffed by father, son and daughter — Drs. Dirk, John and Susie DeKoch — this awesome threesome really is about as genetically bonded as they come. So, need some work on those chompers, and you’re a little nervous? Then come see the DeKochs, because at their clinic (just as the old song says), “We are family,” and that means you too. Rinse, please. Dirk DeKoch (pronounced De Cook) got his start in the neighborhood some 37 years ago when he and his bride, Susan,
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Father, son and daughter trio Drs. Dirk, John and Suzie DeKoch
settled in AH after the newly minted dentist received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UT Health Science Center. It was while attending the Health Science Center that Dirk, originally from Kingsville, met Susan, a member of Kerrville’s respected McCullough ranching clan, and, as he relates, “I fell in love with her and San Antonio.” Both were familiar with the Heights area and jointly decided that this was where they would live, raise a family and, for Dirk, set up shop. As a recent grad, he was fortunate to be able to purchase an area practice from a dentist who was leaving the city. As he admits, he “hit the ground running,” working tirelessly to grow the practice’s list of clients, and thanks to his expert abilities coupled with a warm and sincere personality, it proved to be a success as more and more ‘09ers came to accept Dirk as “their dentist.” But as the practice thrived, Dirk was forced to relocate on several occasions to expand his operations (pun intended). Many remember his office of more than 26
Both John and Suzie decided to follow in Dad’s footsteps and now they all work together at a new modern facility just off Austin Highway. years on North New Braunfels, near the high school. And it was while at that location that first his son, John, joined the practice in 2009, and then seven years later daughter Susie came on board. All three were tickled at the unexpected outcome because, as both siblings agree, “Neither one of us had initially considered careers in dentistry.” What both did share with their loving father (and mother) was an intense desire to help people, and after seeing all of the good that their dad was able to accomplish, the decision to follow in his footsteps became an easy one. Susie and John both received their degrees from the UTHSC. The DeKoch trio proved to be a hit, attracting patrons from children, to teens, to adults and seniors, all requiring top-notch dental services ranging from routine maintenance to extensive cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Reflecting their individual university training constantly bolstered through continuing education covering the latest technologies and treatments, each doctor, in their own unique way, exudes competence, instills confidence and especially fosters that trust between patient and practitioner that is essential in a professional relationship. As they all attest, “Everything revolves around trust, and we work hard daily to earn it and keep it.” Well, they’re obviously doing a lot of things right because once again a relocation to bigger digs was needed. But this
time, instead of moving into existing space, the DeKochs decided to start from the ground up and build their own facility. Conveniently situated just off Austin Highway (between Broadway and New Braunfels) on Chichester Place, their sparkling new 14,000-square-foot multistory structure, in which they utilize half the space, beckons with lots of glass, abundant parking, clean modern lines and, overall, an inviting atmosphere that continues throughout the inside.. And it’s what’s inside that counts. We already know about the Drs. DeKoch, but what else is there? Plenty! Competent, supporting personnel are on hand to attend to a variety of duties to ensure a pleasant, satisfactory and successful outcome from every visit. But beyond the skill of hygienists, technicians and clerical staffers, the physical environment was designed and engineered for comfort and efficiency. From the soothing color scheme, the massaging examination and treatment chairs, the large-screen personal video and audio systems, everything seems to be in place to enhance the experience. Other areas besides the 12 patient-centric treatment rooms include the state-of-the-art surgery area, sterilization center, X-ray department, lab, consultation area and, of course, the welcoming and cozy waiting area, where the coffee is always hot and free. It really is a complete oral health package where humans and modern technology seamlessly meld with the sole goal of providing unsurpassed service and results with almost nonexisting discomfort. Visit their website for a more comprehensive capability introduction. So, got a toothache or need a brand-new set of teeth or just a checkup? Well, you might consider doing what so many others in the neighborhood have done and make an appointment at Alamo Heights Dental. You’ll feel right at home because, as the DeKochs like to say regarding each other and their appreciated clients, “We are family, and that means you too!” Open wide.
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THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE ‘09 SPECIAL
JOAN CHEEVER Simply doing for others
Above: Joan Cheever, Dennis Quinn, Jimmy Perkins, Warren Monnich, Jan Bonner and Pat Smothers
BY ERNIE ALTGELT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY
We’ve all heard the old phrase “doing for others.” Its meaning is pretty clear, and when applied to an individual, generally indicates a great deal of selfless caring, concern and, of course, commitment directed toward a larger, often needy, humanity. All in all, a reference of the same implies a laudable special quality in those to whom it’s attributed.. And one remarkable exemplar lives right here in 78209. For much of her adult life, Joan Cheever, a member of an equally noted, respected and philanthropic local family, has devoted her considerable energy, expertise and empathy toward achieving a greater good. While continually making a beneficial and widely appreciated difference across a societal spectrum, Joan really feels it is nothing more than her very personal heartfelt version of “doing for others.” As you learn more, you’ll agree that she’s become quite good at it! 16 | January 2018
Joan, beloved daughter of local banker Charles Cheever Jr. and his late wife, Sally, is an ’09 native who grew up in Terrell Hills, where she currently resides after a number of years happily and productively spent in New York and Connecticut. She graduated from AHHS before heading off to Dallas and Southern Methodist University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism. Joan then returned home and landed her first professional writing gig with The San Antonio Light as its business/courthouse reporter. The eager young newswoman enjoyed the work that introduced her not only into the economic activities of the Alamo City but also the criminal justice system. It was while covering this “beat” that Joan, always a deeply caring person, became sensitive to certain inequities she sensed were occurring. Later, this stickler for fairness and equality ultimately decided that acquiring a law degree would further empower her to address some of the troubling issues encountered. And an excellent case in point took place soon after her graduation from St. Mary’s University School of Law. As a new lawyer, shortly after she finished a clerkship for a judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, she became involved, pro bono, as co-counsel on the death row appeal of
a desperate, perhaps unfairly sentenced young man from San Antonio. Eventually, after the ultimate punishment had been staved off four times over a decade, the execution was carried out. After developing a close relationship over so many years, Joan was asked by her client to witness his execution. And as she attests, “The entire experience was life-changing,” causing her to re-evaluate and solidify her opposition to the death penalty and other legalistic issues. Today, she’s a staunch opponent of the penalty because, as she says, “We shouldn’t kill people to show people killing is wrong.” While these multiple appeals were occurring in Texas, an uber-commuting Joan had since relocated to New York City after Above: Dennis Quinn (husband), Joan Cheever, Warren Monnich and Tucker Quinn (dog) her acceptance into Columbia University, where she would acquire a master’s degree in journalism. Realizing the extent of hunger throughout the city and beyond, Falling in love with the area, Joan stayed on the East Coast, Joan soon bought a large kitchen-equipped truck, dubbed it first working as a writer/editor for The American Lawyer mag- “the Chow Train” and began distributing multi-course, nutriazine, then moving on to related publications before landing tious lunches and dinners to thousands of often homeless but the prestigious managing editor job at The National Law Jour- very appreciative area residents. She’s still at it and can be found weekly dishing out delinal, where she remained for seven exciting years, gaining adcious eats at diverse sites throughout downtown and almost ditional recognition and kudos for her outstanding work. But on the third anniversary of the witnessed execution that anywhere across Texas and even out of state at disaster relief she had fought so hard to prevent, Joan felt emotionally sites where hunger exists. Countless folks — young, old, black, obliged to write a book about her personal experience and that brown and white — continue to benefit from her amazing perof others facing the final retribution. And after leaving the sonal efforts — physically, spiritually and monetarily. The Journal with mixed feelings and then returning to her home- Chow Train is established as a nonprofit 501c3 organization, town, that’s exactly what she did. Titled Back From The Dead: and donations are gratefully accepted. For Joan, however, it doesn’t stop there. She continues to One woman’s search for the men who walked off America’s death row, Joan’s penned accomplishment, by profiling in- excel in her additional roles as loving mother and wife while volved individuals, frankly addresses all aspects of the death also serving on multiple boards. And while that’s a lot on anypenalty within the United States. In the book she makes a good body’s plate, for Joan “doing for others” will always be what case for its abolition while creating awareness and support for it’s about. So our compliments to the chef, the lawyer, the writer and, most importantly, ‘09’s concerned social justice acthe same across the nation. As an adjunct, earlier this year Joan produced a powerful tivist. Keep up the good work! documentary film about a 98-year-old former inmate who eventually gained his freedom and, more importantly, avoided his death sentence. This man (who was quickly befriended by the author) was initially featured in her earlier book. Joan’s STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT work went on to receive the Best Historical Documentary In 2015, Joan and the Chow Train were ticketed for Award at the San Antonio Film Festival and also garnered unlawfully distributing prepared food to the homepraise as an “Audience Favorite” at the DC DOCS Film Fesless in San Antonio. The ensuing hue and cry led by tival in Washington, D.C. It makes a very compelling statethe feisty advocate ultimately resulted in a new city ment. Among her other ongoing efforts and affiliations is ordinance making it legal for the Chow Train and Joan’s advisory role to the Texas Coalition to Abolish the other organizations to continue in their good works Death Penalty. – in San Antonio and in many other jurisdictions. But writing and producing aren’t all Joan’s been cooking And while she didn’t relish the idea of “being in the up lately. This tireless advocate continues to weigh in on many spotlight,”(as she attests, “reporters like being besocial issues, but what has become her primary focus is feedhind the camera, not out front”), the result has had ing the hungry. Always an excellent cook, she broadened her positive ramifications benefiting the hungry across abilities by earning a culinary arts degree from St. Phillip’s the United States. Thanks to Joan, giving food to College. Prior to that, she completed a 16-week internship with others is no longer a crime in SA! San Antonio’s Catholic Workers House, a charitable organization involved in providing healthy meals to those in need. www.78209magazine.com | 17
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ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
The dining room is a brillantly colored tropical space reminiscent of the owners South Padre island home.
Some
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Tudor Renovation in Terrell Hills BY ROBYN BARNES
PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL RENDON
Kirk Mills is a fifth-generation rancher and a lawyer with a passion for Texas, art, dogs and classic cars. He loved his home on South Padre Island, but a severe allergy to “red tide,” or algal bloom, after Hurricane Dolly caused him to relocate to San Antonio as his primary residence. Mills moved to a downtown condo and soon discovered a love for the city. He began searching for a house and found a Tudor residence in Terrell Hills. “The floor plan was good, the yard offered possibilities, and the location was great,” Mills said. The 4,800-square-foot house has historical significance. It was constructed by noted homebuilder John Hagy for Joseph Hardin Frost in 1929. Frost was head of Frost Bank during the Depression. Hagy houses are noted for special details throughout. One of these is the porthole front door. “You can identify a Hagy house by its porthole door,” Mills said. “I wanted to install some kind of screen door that would let the breeze in, but I didn’t want to detract from the significance of the porthole.” His solution was to install an ironwork grill incorporating the porthole. Unusual ceiling treatments are another Hagy hallmark. Mills’ home has a dome ceiling rising over the stairwell. Mills commissioned local muralist Paige Holland to paint a sunset in the dome. She painted Mills’ beloved schnauzer, Whittenburg, perching on a tree branch in the mural. 18 | January 2018
BANISHING BEIGE The house is also significant because of the designer who took it from a beige interior palette to one bursting with color. Mills met Carleton Varney at a party. Varney is a famous American interior designer and president/owner of Dorothy Draper & Co. Inc., one of the oldest and most prestigious interior design firms in America. “Carleton is known in the design industry as Mr. Color,” Mills said. “He took my house from beige to beautiful in one year and then proceeded to work his magic on my South Padre Island beach house.” Varney based the home’s color scheme on the hues in Hol-
land’s mural but was also sensitive to the colors in Mills’ extensive art collection. He drew on Mills’ ranching history, island residence and affinity for Whittenburg in his design. The result is, in Mills’ words, “a whole lot of crazy.” The entry hall walls are covered in vinyl, printed sky blue with scattered puffy white clouds. The staircase is covered in a custom green carpet woven with Whittenburg’s paw prints running up the risers. The painting to the right of the staircase is by Hsiao-Hsia Tsai Hobbs, an abstract and impressionist artist and sometime resident of South Texas. Mills found this piece in a thrift shop, and it is one of several in his collection. The color explosion continues in the living room, where
Varney created a cheerful amalgamation of sunny color. The orange walls are painted with a strie technique, a glazing process that creates a special finish. The tray ceiling is painted a sky blue, a color repeated in the Gloria Vanderbilt painting hanging over the fireplace. The mirrored niches flanking the fireplace house a pair of 17th century gilded greyhounds. “The two wingback chairs originally were upholstered in elephant tapestry, but Carleton recovered them in leopard skin,” Mills said. Varney manufactures his own fabrics, branded as Carleton Varney by the Yard. The blue and white striped sofa, strewn with colorful pillows, is positioned beneath a silk artwork of a hundred birds. www.78209magazine.com | 19
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The entry hall is whimsical with walls covered in vinyl with a printed sky and puffy clouds and a custom carpet with paw prints on the staircase.
“In feng shui, birds are symbols of good luck,” Mills says. “This picture actually has one hundred birds embroidered on it.” Other treasures in the room include an antique secretary from the Texas Panhandle, a Tiffany lamp with an unusual linenfold shade, a Waterford chandelier and a beautiful étagère containing a Julian Onderdonk painting and pottery by noted ceramicist Harding Black. Across the hall from the living room is the dining room (pictured on page 18), a tropical space painted in yellow and blue. The wall screens are wallpaper, used to provide dimension for the space. Mills keeps the glass-topped table set with Baccarat candlesticks from England and chargers from Bergdorf Goodman. The plates once belonged to a cousin and came from her yard sale. The chandelier came from Mills’ island home; the tiny hummingbirds hanging from it were Christmas ornaments from Wal-Mart. “That’s Carleton—he does things whimsically and colorfully!” Mills exclaims. Shelving beside the table holds several large parrot figurines and a pair of imitation Tang dynasty horses. Whimsy, indeed.
The living room pictured here and on the facing page, features treasured items like a Gloria Vanderbilt painting, Waterford chandelier and a Tiffany lamp.
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Mills’ turquoise office overlooking the yard.
GRANDPARENTS’ GIFT It’s easy to see that art, in all its forms, is important to Mills. He attributes his interest to his grandparents. “Other youngsters got toys from their grandparents,” Mills says. “I got art. Every year at Christmas, they gave me a painting. At first I was perplexed, but over time, I grew to understand the value of art in life. And then the value of it in my life.” Varney used beige and white striped wallpaper in the master suite to provide a subtle backdrop for the G. Harvey bluebonnet artwork and the Porfirio Salinas range painting over the four poster bed. A Julian Onderdonk oil hangs by the back door. A chandelier provides overhead light, as do the bedside lamps with Chinese faces painted on them. Mills’ turquoise-painted office is located off the master suite. It is a working office, where he runs his ranching operation, but it is also a beautiful room for displaying paintings by Gloria Vanderbilt and Jose Vivas-Atsara, a large landscape by Gabriel Salazar and a Franco Mondini-Ruiz painting beside a chest. Mills sourced the chandelier locally from the Lion and Eagle. “I have great appreciation for the art in this room,” Mills said. “But the view of my front yard out these windows is one of my favorite landscapes. John Troy did all the landscaping, and I never get tired of looking at it.” The kitchen would please most proficient cooks—a claim Mills doesn’t make for himself. He does enjoy the granite countertops, Jenn-Air range and double ovens. Pendant lighting hangs over the island. The kitchen opens into the family room, where pale blue walls contrast with a comfy chocolate-colored sofa and club 22 | January 2018
chairs. The blue of the walls is echoed in the eyes of Gloria Vanderbilt’s Girl Purple Flowers that hangs in the room. Joan Crawford is Mills’ favorite actress, a fact known to Varney, so he gifted Mills with a What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? movie poster as a bit of whimsy for the room. Mills’ grandfather’s cuckoo clock hangs here, as do several quail and dove ranch scenes by Austin artist Raul Gutierrez. Upstairs, the Ranch Room has dark teal-colored walls. Mills’ saddle recalls his ranching history, as do his branding irons in front of the fireplace. A colorful picture of a pair of boots hangs on one wall and carries its own bit of history. “That picture belonged to the actress Maureen O’Hara, who was great friends with John Wayne,” Mills says. “It hung in John Wayne’s bedroom for years before it found its way to my house.” The Palm Beach bedroom is Varney’s favorite. The yellow and white stripe ceiling resembles a tent awning, and the light fixture is a birdcage chandelier, similar to those hanging in the famous Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Edwina Sands’ print of her grandfather, Winston Churchill, hangs in this room. Presidential salmon is the featured wall color in the second guest room. The vaulted ceiling is striped, and the bed’s coverlet picks up the color scheme in its pink and white print. The dresser holds photos of Mills’ dad, a watercolor his mother painted and an easel supporting a landscape by Arturo Mercado.
GRATEFUL LIFESTYLE Mills is the first to acknowledge he’s had a lucky life. “Maybe the red tide allergy wasn’t so great,” he says with a grin, “but it did deliver me here.” His hard-working ancestors have left him a legacy of land and art that he is grateful for every day. “Running a large family ranching business is hard work,” Mills said. “I’ve done my time in the saddle and been to the slaughterhouses. I’ve known drought, flood and hurricanes. Through it all I can see God’s hand, and I’m thankful for all He’s given me. This home is a happy place for family and friends, a harbor when needed and a place of grace. I’m so fortunate to live here.”
The Palm Beach room is Varney’s favorite.
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Pamela’s Picks
78209 MAGAZINE
SHOPPING IN ‘09 BY PAMELA LUTRELL
Happy New Year! Fresh Starts!
Let’s all make a commitment to Shop 78209 this year and support our neighborhood merchants. To get things started, I wanted to mention a few of my favorite things in the ZIP code. Here are the reasons I come to these places…over the rest of the city! Tell us on our Facebook Page where you find your favorite things in 78209.
Accessories
Dishes and Gifts
When boutique owner Barbara Lozano returns from market…be there. The accessories are always amazing! Necklaces and purses are my favorites.
For my kitchen or a bride, I cannot get enough of the dishes and kitchenware at this boutique hardware store. I am obsessed with the dishes!
At Andie & Barbara
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At Sunset Ridge Home & Hardware
Men’s Winter Wear
Serious Cookies
Let’s face it, winter is a small season here, so find top quality at reasonable prices just for men. Best place in town for men to dress for less.
Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut…need I say more? My favorite cookie and favorite setting for eating it… with tea.
At Second Looks
At Bird Bakery
Tacos
Tortilla Soup
The seasoning, the unique combinations. This is where I go when I want something beyond ordinary.
This soup… by the fireplace… on a cold day is my favorite way to warm up at lunch.
At Chela’s Tacos Mexican Restaurant
At Stonewerks Big Rock Grille
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Neighborhood News NEWS FOR THE 78209 AREA INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES OF ALAMO HEIGHTS, TERRELL HILLS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, TERRELL HEIGHTS, NORTHWOOD ESTATES AND OAK PARK. BY EDMOND ORTIZ
Pay Adjustments, Road Projects Highlight New Terrell Hills Budget
The Terrell Hills City Council in December approved a budget for fiscal year 2018. The budget is projected to have $5.62 million in revenue in 2018, over the 2017 total of $5.52 million. Expenses in 2018 are projected at $5.18 million as opposed to $4.58 million last year. Terrell Hills’ fiscal year follows the calendar year. The new budget is balanced with no anticipated draw down in reserve funds. Projected expenditures reflect a 3 percent cost-of-living increase for city employees. The budget also contains a promotion of an assistant city manager, a salary increase for the fire and police chiefs, and a new incentive for retirees to have half of their accumulated sick time bought back from the city. Also, the city will have Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day as an official holiday for city employees. “These budget items were all made to help with staff retention, as we have a wonderful group of employees who provide the city with excellent service,” Mayor Anne Ballantyne said. The new budget provides $350,000 in general fund money for transfer to the capital improvement fund for future road projects. “This is in addition to the one-fourth of 1 percent sales tax that was approved by voters to increase that fund,” Ballantyne said. “We will be calling for an election in May to increase the sales tax amount by another quarter percent so we can build that fund up more quickly.” “The city started the capital improvement project on parts 26 | January 2018
of Elizabeth, Grandview, Charles, Marion and Cross streets with an anticipated completion date sometime in early 2018,” City Manager Greg Whitlock wrote in the budget’s executive summary. The city projects having a budget general fund balance of $5.03 million by December 2018, whereas the estimated fund balance for this month is $4.59 million. The city is raising the total property tax rate from 33.9 cents per $100 valuation to 34.7 cents. Even with the hike, Terrell Hills still has among the 10 lowest property tax rates of small cities and suburbs around Bexar County. “We haven’t had a tax increase in many years, and we came to realize that this was hurting our ability to be as competitive with our salary structure as we would like,” said Ballantyne. “Additionally, we need to add to our Capital Improvement Fund to finance street projects without incurring additional debt. Overall, our tax rate is in the bottom third of the suburban Bexar County cities.” The city projects raising 5.2 percent more in property tax revenue in 2018 over 2017 thanks to rising appraisals as well as new construction and remodeling of existing properties. Of the $252,833 in additional property tax revenue that is expected to come into city coffers, $48,502 is to come from new property added to the local tax rolls in 2017. Terrell Hills’ 2018 budget includes a cost-of-living hike for city employees, a pay increase for the fire and police chiefs, and a build-up in the capital improvements fund.
Neighborhood News
The carriage house at the San Antonio Garden will soon be home to Rosella Coffee Co. serving breakfast, lunch and brunch indoors and outdoors on the adjacent Gertie’s Garden patio pictured above.
Rosella Coffee joining Botanical Garden Above: Shake Shack plans to build a 4,000-square-foot restaurant with a large outdoor seating area at Broadway and Mulberry near Kidde Park in Alamo Heights.
City Rules on Shake Shack Plan
The San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission on Nov. 15 ruled on a plan concerning a Shake Shack restaurant at Broadway and Mulberry. Representatives for Shake Shack had sought a certificate of appropriateness to build a one-story stand-alone structure on a lot that currently has a vacant convenience store building. City staff issued conditions for approval, including that the building be shifted a bit away from a newly revised floodplain border in the neighborhood and toward the very corner of Broadway and Mulberry. The design team said that would be fine in theory but rather costly. They added that their site plan was based on older maps, which pointed to the lot not being inside the floodplain. Some commission members expressed surprise that the floodplain had expanded. They also agreed, in this case, it would be unreasonable for the developer to cover the additional costs of shifting the building. Local architectural firm GRG Architecture is part of the Shake Shack design firm, along with the Austinbased Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, and Aria Group Architects in Illinois. The design team sought to reassure the commission that the entire site is paved, but that planned landscaping around parts of the site could offer a permeable surface inside the floodplain. Shake Shack plans to build a 4,000-square-foot restaurant with a 2,425-square-foot outdoor covered fan. The nearest parking lot has 19 spaces. The Kiddie Park amusement park sits nearby. 28 | January 2018
The San Antonio Botanical Garden announced in late November that Rosella Coffee Co. will be the new restaurant vendor at the Sullivan Carriage House set to open March 2018. The new location hours will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch service. Expanded hours for special events and private events will be offered. Parking is free. Rosella customers can add general admission ($9-$12) to their ticket for easy access to the garden. General admission to the garden is not required to enjoy the restaurant. Renovations recently started on the 3,000-square-foot lower level of the carriage house to convert the former admission desk and gift shop into the expanded footprint of the restaurant to include a coffee bar, wine bar, and indoor/outdoor dining areas. This is part of a larger expansion across the Botanical Garden campus. Outdoor seating will incorporate Gertie’s Garden, an adjacent patio nestled among seasonal plantings, a succulent wall, and shade trees. Rosella Coffee, based near the Pearl off East Jones Avenue, has opened locations at the Rand Building downtown, the H-E-B stores at Lincoln Heights and Alon Town Centre, and at Methodist Hospital.
Heights Council rejects replat
The Alamo Heights City Council on Nov. 13 rejected a repeat of property at 5410 Broadway. The applicant sought to combine multiple lots in order to demolish the existing structure and construct a new commercial building. The existing structure is just south of Austin Highway and had been home to some businesses, such as a hair salon. But the council and city staff had concerns that the applicant’s plan, at that time, had not satisfied conditions, such as ensuring new construction would adhere to regulations in the local zoning code. The city has also been waiting for the applicant to get an approval letter from CPS Energy.
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78209 MAGAZINE
Schools THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF ‘09
St. Anthony Catholic School Student Dresses as Spiderman and Brings Joy to Survivors of Sutherland Springs Church Shooting
St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) student Kyle Davila, has one of the greatest after-school jobs around: superhero. Davila, a SACHS senior, dons a Spidey suit and becomes Spider-Man for Teacups and Tiaras, a local business that helps make kids’ dreams come true by sending princesses and superheroes to birthday parties and special events. After the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Teacups and Tiaras received a very special request – Spider-Man was urgently needed to brighten the spirits of 5-year-old survivor, Ryland Ward. In mid-November, Davila made his first visit as Spider-Man and met Ryland. “He has the purest, most loveable heart I have ever seen,” he said. After their meeting, Davila knew he wanted to do more to help Rylan and his family members, who
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were also dealing with the loss of Rylan’s stepmother and two sisters, all victims of the shooting. Davila approached his high school principal, Dr. Kristina Vidaurri who enthusiastically agreed to help. “Giving back is part of the culture at SACHS,” Vidaurri said. “Our students love helping in the community and carrying on the mission of our school.” SACHS has since partnered with Teacups and Tiaras to organize a fundraiser for Ryland and another young survivor, Zoe Braden. Together, the two organizations are collecting gift cards from grocery stores and gas stations to help the families with grocery and travel expenses. Davila, AKA Spiderman, has made several other visits to see Ryland, who was recently released from intensive care, while Queen Elsa has visited and played dress-up with Zoe. The entire lot of gift cards will be delivered to the families.
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Schools
Topped with Love: IWHS Students Knit Hats for CHRISTUS Babies
Babies and medically fragile children were a little warmer over the holidays thanks to caring students at Incarnate Word High School (IWHS). As part of IWHS’ Crafts in Service project, students spent months hand-making more than 300 loomknit hats for babies, children and teens. The hats, which students began working on in October, were donated to the Children's Hospital of San Antonio for children spending the holidays in the hospital battling childhood diseases and illnesses such as cancer, leukemia and genetic diseases. “This project, which upholds the IWHS core values of compassion and service, is our way of reminding these families that they are not alone, that we're praying for them,” said Diana Lisenbee, IWHS library assistant and advisor for the project. “The students are exceptionally gifted! They've made some beautiful hats in all types of designs and colors.” Students were taught to loom-knit over two days in October, and a looming frenzy has since taken over the campus. Armed with their new skill and a deep desire to make a positive impact, they’ve prayerfully made hundreds of hats. Each hat also includes a gift tag with the name of the Shamrock who handmade, and prayed over, their special gift. Even as finals approached, dedicated students were still knitting. The IWHS students, faculty and staff delivered over 300 knitted hats by the end of December. 32 | January 2018
St. Luke’s Episcopal School Partners with the Magik Theatre to Implement Drama Education in Prekindergarten
St. Luke’s Episcopal School has added a new and innovative educational offering to their Early Childhood program. The school has partnered with local actress Brittney Thorne of The Magik Theatre to implement drama education with 3- and 4-year-olds. Thorne began working with St. Luke’s Middle School students in the 2014-2015 school year. She has taught children’s theater for nine years. “I have had a love of theater and have been involved in a production every year of my life since I was in second grade," says the veteran actress. In addition to teaching St. Luke's students, Thorne also teaches 3- to 5-year-olds at The Magik Theatre. The new class is not just entertaining but also serves developmentally appropriate purposes. “Drama education helps young students develop their oral communication skills as they project their voice and speak in front of others,” explains Sherrye Macha, St. Luke’s director of Early Childhood. “Acting also helps children expand their imagination and model different emotions.” Thorne has witnessed many benefits of teaching theater to children at such a young age as well. “The children get a better sense of self-awareness and gain confidence. Through participation in theater, young learners improve their speaking skills and coordination,” she says.
St. Luke’s Episcopal School Students Give Thanks in Giving Back
Students on the hilltop are reminded daily in chapel to be servant-minded as they recite the St. Luke’s Mission “to be dedicated to academic and personal excellence, lifelong learning and service to others.” On Nov. 17th, the students participated through several learning experiences. Elementary students assembled “blessing bags” for Church Under the Bridge ministry. Seventy Christmas cards were created for Jacob Thompson, a boy battling cancer whose wish is for Christmas cards from around the world. Many homemade table decorations were created for S.A.F.I.R.E. center's annual Thanksgiving dinner. All first, second and third-graders participated in a full day of service. Each room focused on a different charitable organization or good deed. Students read children's books related to the causes to help them better understand their service. Middle School and Intermediate SLES students literally dug into community service as they pulled weeds and picked up trash around the campus area and Olmos Park. Following this morning of labor-intensive service, the students then turned their focus to SAMMinistries as they made child-sized scarves. This day of service was completed by both levels discussing service-learning, and they participated in solving a service-related problem. www.78209magazine.com | 33
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The Alamo High School Choir Sings for Their Supper Photos courtesy of to Debra Diperi
The Alamo Heights High School Choir embraced the traditions of the holiday season with the Madrigal Dinner, an annual event that features a meal divided into courses, each heralded in song. The music, traditionally from the medieval and renaissance periods, and students dressed in period costumes, provided the perfect setting to celebrate the season. Parents volunteered their time to transform the school cafeteria into a magical castle. The event is a long-standing favorite tradition of students and audiences alike. 34 | January 2018
Alamo Heights Pool Sharks New Coach
Georgette Lockwood is a USA Swimming certified competitive coach who offers a positive and creative approach to learning in the water by encouraging a growth mindset. Swimming is a lifelong skill everyone should learn for both fitness and safety. But it also helps nourish the mind, body, and soul. Through setting achievable goals, practicing perseverance, and facing our fears in swimming, we condition ourselves to become better — not only in the pool but in our day-to-day lives. Aside from individual skills and development, Georgette believes the summer league programs are an excellent way to introduce young swimmers to the concepts of team and competition. Camaraderie and team culture always come first; success will follow. She began her coaching career in 2006 as an assistant coach of a summer league swim team, and took head coach the subsequent year. Since then she has been teaching and coaching both in San Antonio and in California. She had the pleasure of designing the curriculum for the learn-to-swim program at Alpine Hills in Portola Valley, where she also coached the summer league team. Currently, she is the novice age group coach for Streamline Aquatics, and offers private instruction for swimmers of all ages. She attended the international American Swimming Coaches Association Conference for the first time this past September. In 2010, she graduated from Boston University with her B.F.A. in theater arts/acting. Her background in performance allows her to improvise and make practices fun and engaging. She believes that a “growth mindset� must be encouraged at the earliest stages of swimming, instilling a strong focus on the process and not the end result.Fostering a safe environment for children to learn new skills and find the fun in accepting new challenges is paramount to their success, not only as athletes, but also as young adults. Georgette is ecstatic to be coaching the Alamo Heights Pool Sharks this summer, and is looking forward to a fun and successful season. www.78209magazine.com | 35
Schools
At Alamo Heights Junior School families dressed in costumes depicting various cultures for Culture Night.
Alamo Heights Boys Basketball
The Mules pick up a big road win at Akins, 61-53, with Andrew Reichert leading the Mules with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The Mules won the Somerset Coach Z Classic!
Alamo Heights Swimming and Diving
Culture Night
Families from across Alamo Heights came together to share and celebrate the cultural variety that makes our community unique and strong. At Alamo Heights Junior School, students, parents and teachers conversed in differing languages, shared favorite family dishes, showcased traditions and feasted on fellowship. Each individual contribution provided a diverse learning experience for all. The event was capped with a rare weather occurrence-SNOW! (Sincere thanks to Ruth BujandaMoore for sharing her photos of Culture Night.) 36 | January 2018
The Alamo Heights girl swimmers scored a major upset, beating 6 A powerhouse Johnson High School 142 to 140. The Lady Mules also defeated Clemens High School 187 to 79. The Alamo Heights boy swimmers beat Johnson High School 147 to 133. Individual winners for the Mules included Lauren Raike, 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke; Bella Stash, 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly; Remington Black, 500 freestyle; and Macy Helmer, 100 back. Winners for Alamo Heights boys included: Aiden Atlas, 200 individual medley and 100 back; Andrew Crosley, 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke; and, Justin Dickey 50 freestyle. Go Mules!
Alamo Heights Volleyball
Congratulations to Emily Nanez of the Alamo Heights girls volleyball team for being named to the Express-News All-Area 5A team!
SNOW!
The words of the popular song from Frozen came to mind in December as snow covered and coated most of South Texas! Across San Antonio, families celebrated the rare weather event, as it arrived on a Thursday evening. As Friday morning dawned, school was in session and there was still plenty of snow on the ground. Teachers and students took advantage of the opportunity, forgoing planned lessons to embark on new snow experiences with students from kindergarten to high school! AHISD students, teachers, families and community answered with a hearty “Yes!” to the question of the day, “Do you wanna build a snowman?” www.78209magazine.com | 37
Let It Snow
December 7, 2017 brought an early Christmas gift to San Antonio and the surrounding area. Residents of 78209 enjoyed the beautiful, soft, large flakes of snow as it fell in the early evening interrupting sports practices and turning the area into a playground. The surprise event has residents beaming well into the next day and building snowmen of many sizes.
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78209 MAGAZINE
Ask Roxie
ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS FROM AN ‘09 PET Dr. Ashley Hagauer of Alamo Hills Animal Hospital.
HAVING PETS IS COOL, BUT NOT IF THEY’RE
COLD! By ERNIE ALTGELT
Even in semi-tropical 78209, winter occasionally makes an appearance. And while it’s rare, temperatures can, and do, drop into the 30s, 20s and, even into the teens for short spells. Yep, it can get pretty chilly, and when that happens, we bundle ourselves (and our water pipes) up, turn the heat on high, check the car’s antifreeze and sit tight until things warm again. But what about Fido? Really, what’s a dog (or a cat) to do when Mother Nature gives all of us the cold shoulder? Well obviously, our adored quadrupeds rely on us, their loving owners, for the additional care, concern and, of course, comforting that’s crucially needed when one of those icy Texas blue northers careens in. So what should we do to ensure our pet’s wintertime well-being? Simply read on, because pet ownership (in any
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season) comes with responsibility, and that’s not just a lot of hot air! Arf-arf, brrr. For some expert counsel we asked respected local vet (and Alamo Heights grad) Dr. Ashley Hagauer, an associate with ‘09’s well-patronized Alamo Hills Animal Hospital, to wag in. And the
following is her pet-approved advice for keeping our furry four-footed friends happy and healthy in a humanely heart-warming way. As Dr. Hagauer smilingly stresses, “Having dogs and cats is cool, but not when they’re cold!”
• Keep your pets indoors as much as possible – Even though cats and dogs have fur, they are not necessarily acclimated to cold weather. Animals that are young, old or ill are particularly sensitive to changes in the weather and should not be left outside for long periods of time.
• Provide shelter – If you are unable to keep pets inside, make sure they have access to a warm, dry shelter that is off the ground and protected from the wind and offers access to clean, non-frozen water.
• Avoid using a space heater around pets – If it gets knocked over, a heater can cause burns and/or start fires.
• Know your pet's limit – Cold weather tolerance varies from pet to pet, so adjust outdoor activities based on your pet's breed, hair coat and health status.
• Dress ‘em up – When outside and under supervision, short-coated dogs will likely need a sweater or coat.
• Inspect their paws – After outdoor activities check a dog's paw pads for cracking and bleeding caused by cold weather.
• Go for some permanent identification – Make sure your pet has an up-to-date collar and microchip so it can be returned to you quickly if it becomes lost during an inclement weather episode.
• Check your car before driving – Outdoor cats will seek out vehicle engines as a heat source, so it is best to check under your car and honk your horn before starting the engine.
• Get a wellness exam – Cold weather can worsen certain medical conditions such as arthritis, so it is important that your pet (especially an older animal) is examined at least yearly to make sure it is ready for the cold weather.
• And lastly, it is important to have a cold weather plan in place for your pets before the temperature begins to fall. Start thinking in advance! For more tips and information regarding pet ownership in general, visit The American Veterinary Medical Association at AMVA.org. Arf!
Our excellent staff brings fun, creative, and challenging activities into each classroom. As a Christian based school, we strive to give your child exceptional care, and an excellent education, with a Christian foundation.
(210) 822-3213 www.ahpcds.com
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In The Loop 78209 MAGAZINE
‘09 SOCIETY AND EVENTS
Restaurant Week returns Jan 15-27 and dozens of ‘09 restaurants including, Frederick’s, Cafe Dijon, Max’s Wine Dive, Beto’s Alt Mex, are set to participate, offering special three-course prix- fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
Happy New Year! You know the familiar phrase “I am going to kick off the New Year by joining a gym or starting a diet”? Well, now that you’ve consumed all those holiday candies, cookies and cakes and washed them down with eggnog and Champagne, you might truly feel that way. But stop right there, the fun is just getting underway! Two of the best tasting events are happening in January. Restaurant Week is here again, and San Antonio restaurants are on display, showcasing the finest Alamo City cuisine Jan. 15-27. Restaurants will offer special three-course prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner throughout the city. Make your reservations and experience SARW lunch and dinner with two tiers to choose from: Tier 1, $15 lunch and $35 dinner, and Tier 2, $10 lunch and $25 dinner. Your taste buds will be happy at these ‘09 restaurants such as Betos Alt-Mex, Frederick’s Restaurant, Café Dijon, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Silo’s, Cooper’s By LESLIE FOLEY
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Meat Market, Max’s Wine Dive, Sushi Zushi, Tre Trattoria, 20nine Restaurant & Wine Bar, Nosh, Paloma Blanca and Periphery. Your dining experience will be a charitable one; with each meal ordered, restaurants will donate $1 for lunch and $2 for dinner to Culinaria and the programs it supports. Please check www.culinariasa.org for updates to restaurants and numbers to call to make your reservation. Good eating in the neighborhood! And then there’s the seventh annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, Jan. 5-14. Attend the opening night at the DoSeum for an amazing and entertaining cocktail experience and a stellar celebration with a variety of music, food and fun offered throughout the museum to accent your craft cocktails. Numerous other tasty events, seminars, food pairings and more are offered during the conference. The official drink for the San Antonio Cocktail Conference: Tio Mio. Check it out, and purchase your tickets now before it’s too late! www.sanantoniococktailconference.com. Valentine’s Day and the Rodeo will be here before you know it, meaning more food and festivities — you aren’t really going to try to diet, are you? The Champion Wine Auction will be held at the Witte on Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Chair Rita Stich heads up Let’s Rodeo Ball on Jan. 20 with entertainers Clay Walker, Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band. Let's Rodeo Ball is a major fundraising event for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Fund. This upscale party will feature great food catered by RK Group. And ‘09er Bonnie Bowman Korbell has been chosen as the honoree for the 13th annual Cowgirls Live Forever Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show, presented by Julian Gold, Jan. 30 at the Witte. Bonnie was chosen based on her
Committee person of the year Lisa White, Let's Rodeo Ball chair Rita Stich, and volunteer of the year Annie Zoll
Photo by Liz Garza Williams
independence, courage and resilience as a woman whose life exemplifies all the characteristics that preserve our Western heritage and help to shape the agriculture and youth of Texas. Her profound impact on her immediate surroundings and community provides the foundation for her selection as the luncheon and fashion show honoree. She and her husband, John, have three children: Katherine Brown, Caroline Carrington and John Korbell, Jr. (Jay), and five grandchildren. Besides being a devoted wife and mother, Bonnie Korbell Bonnie is involved in many community activities. She served on the boards of St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Lutheran Health Ministries, the Argyle, and currently serves as the co-chair of the Winston School Advocates. As an active member of the capital campaign for the Witte Museum, Bonnie was instrumental in gathering support for the new Texas Wild Exhibit. She has served on the advisory councils of Texas Lutheran University and the McNay Art Museum. She is a member of the Charity Ball Association and was active for many years in the Junior League. Other charitable involvements have included the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, University of Texas Health Science Center, Trinity University, Baylor School of Medicine (Houston), Saint Mary’s Hall, the Museum of the Big Bend and Borderlands Research Institute. The Children’s Shelter recognized Bonnie in 2013 as Angel of the Shelter, and in 2017, she was honored by Girl’s Inc. at their annual luncheon. Honorary chair Ed Whitacre will be at the Cowgirls Live Forever luncheon, and several past honorees, including last year’s honoree, Carla Northington, may be in attendance.
Speaking of Julian Gold, they presented a few fashions at Chi Omega’s 10th annual Fundraising Luncheon for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sheryl Stouffer, Kelly Strange, Jennifer Vizza, Margaret Mitchell, Leslie Oliver, Erin Clementson, Ann McRae, Faith Stouffer, Mallory Ahl, Elizabeth Greehey Marceau and Sallie Guy were among those in attendance. Live Oak Garden Club members joined hostess Leslie Zinsmeyer for the annual December holiday coffee. Lead hostess Lynn Thompson oversaw the holiday sweets. Mary Alice Bond, Carolyn Wiggins, Maxine Kelley Chiodo, Pat Krueger, Evelyn Williams, Victoria Wood, Theresa Seidel, Kathie Thrift, Kayla McDonnell, Cindy Pennell, Shirley Bryan, Nancy Cook-Monroe, Sarah Forney, Xonia Kargl, Nancy Avellar, Jan Davis, Mary Lou Vielock, Jenny Evans, Holly Jones and Sue Dullnig enjoyed a morning coffee of breakfast sweets, spiced cranberry punch and eggnog with brandy and nutmeg. And speaking of garden clubs, journey over to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for Art in the Garden. Look for the new sculpture installations and the featured works of art by Diana Kersey that will be placed in the Lucile Halsell Conservatory throughout the month.
The art of Chuck Ramirez is on display at the McNay Art Museum, and features decorated Christmas trees made for art patron Linda Pace.
A few days are left (through Jan. 14) to view the exhibition at the McNay Art Museum honoring the life and career of iconic San Antonio artist Chuck Ramirez. The presentation includes photographs from approximately 20 of Ramirez’s series; Bean & Cheese, a recreation of one of the artist’s early exhibitions at Artpace San Antonio; examples of video and installation work; nine decorated Christmas trees the artist made for friend and patron Linda Pace; and other unique works. And what a shindig! The Annual Grand Western Shindig was a huge success once again. Chairs Laura and Kennon Guglielmo along with Melinda and Brian Biggs, Dr. George and Jill Vassar, Chris and Courtney Schultz, Sharon and Stuart Seal, Dr. Karl and Lisa Swann, Ross and Lindsey Evans, Kelly and Carl Fellbaum, Peggy and Freddie Cervera, Francie and Kent Calgaard, Don and www.78209magazine.com | 43
In the Loop Shirley Crews, Dina and Lott McIlhenney, Alethea and Bruce Bugg, Kelly and Lee Raney, Maxine and Don Farrimond, Chrissy Sledge and Katherine Buzzini bid on items, danced to Always Patsy Cline Band and raised over $715,000 for Mission Road Ministries. The proceeds are distributed directly from Mission Road Ministries to their client programs through Mission Road Developmental Center and Unicorn Centers.
Lisa and Dr. Karl Swann
Linda Leavitt, Kelly Wade Fry, Christine Ting, Jackie Broussard, Shannon Stephens
Amy Kipnes with Club 8706 members
Also new to Shindig was Club 8706, which was created by Amy Kipnes. The club is made up of women with special needs who are daily participants in the Free.To.Be Day Activity Program at Mission Road Ministries. The program provides opportunities for many of these women to be productive while expressing their creativity, such as by learning the art of jewelry making. Creating and designing beautiful beaded necklaces to sell and distributing proceeds back to an array of charities, fostering the sense of belonging to a club, sharing in a common goal and allowing members to experience self-worth and a great sense of pride have brought a positive sense of accomplishment to all involved. Club 8706 …. just bead it! Of course, I must send a big thanks to Lynette A. Farrimond, vp of development and communications at MRM, for her work with Shindig and MRM. Clint Black was in town for the Annual Tetco A Hill Country Christmas at the JW Marriott. Jon and Shannon Turner (host family), Dick and Jimmie Ruth Evans, Joyce Bradfield, George and Abigail Kampmann, Steve and Heather Mafrige, Bert Pfiester and Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Brooks were a few spotted kicking up their heels and enjoying the festive event with fortune tellers and plenty of great music by Tone followed by Clint Black. Returning Heroes Home was the recipient of a $50,000 gift from TETCO and the Tom Turner Family Foundation to assist San Antonio’s wounded warriors. This event brings the total to date to $570,000 that the company has donated to the nonprofit organization. 44 | January 2018
Triana Grossman, Ashley Weaver and Jolie Flavin
Kelly Wade Jewelers Debuts With Grand Opening Sparkle
Over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of San Antonio’s newest fine jeweler, Kelly Wade Jewelers, located at 5926 Broadway on Nov 16 and 17. Throughout the two-day celebration guest’s mixed and mingled while trying on collections exclusive to Kelly Wade Jeweler’s, including Eden Presley, Sloane Street and Ila, along with many other beautiful collections and pieces while enjoying 15 percent off all jewelry purchases. Light bites by SA Fresh were served throughout the celebration, and attendees sipped on cocktails while perusing new sparkly bling with the opportunity to participate in a store raffle. Two lucky winners each received a $500 gift card – perfect to use this holiday season while checking off your nice list. Featuring a personalized approach to the jewelry selection and process, the shop offers fine jewelry accessible to every woman at every price point. Kelly Wade Jewelers offers custom-made jewelry, sizing, diamond education, appraisals, cleaning, repairs, and private showings. Offering the latest jewelry trends, classic looks, men’s offering’s and a children’s jewelry line, there is something for every discerning buyer.
Save The Date
Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New President
David Moore, past president, welcomes new Alamo Heights Chamber president, Vicki Siluk-Aguilar, at the December luncheon held at Paesano’s Lincoln Heights.
Buy tickets now for these events in early February:
February 1
Laugh for Lymphoma: Serious Fun for a Good Cause LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB, 6:30 P.M
Vicki Siluk-Aguilar and David Moore
The fifth annual event celebrates the life of Dr. Karla Diaz Davalos and benefits the Halo House Foundation. This event brings Texas’ finest comedians together for an evening of laughs, dining and a toasting of our guest of honor. Our headliner for the evening is Vic Henley. All proceeds from Laughs for Lymphoma benefit the Halo House Foundation and their mission of making life easier for people with lymphoma. Go to www.Laugh4lymphoma2gmail.com for ticket and event details. February 2
Casino for a Cause: Under a Moroccan Sky THE PEARL STABLE
Above: The interior of the new Brew’s Lee Tea.
Right: Owners Francis and Billy Lee traveled and studied the art of making tea.
New Tea Shop Now Open
Alamo Heights, newest tea station, Brew’s Lee Tea, located at 4009 Broadway street hosted its grand opening in November. Guests can expect to experience a variety of teas including milk teas, specialty teas, and hot teas. Perfect your tea by choosing your preference of sugar levels and adding classic favorites such as chewy tapioca balls, pudding or chi seeds. Owners Frances and Billy Lee met while attending the University of the Incarnate Word, where Frances earned her undergraduate and graduate degree, and Billy attained his undergraduate degree. Frances is originally from the Philippines, while Billy is from Taiwan. After graduating from UIW in 2012, the couple traveled home and began studying the art of making tea. They hold several certificates of achievement, including ones from their study under a brew master in the High Mountains of the Nangang District, Taiwan, as well as the American Barista & Coffee School, and the Texas Coffee School. Recently, the couple moved back to San Antonio looking to establish their roots. They are excited to share the traditions, techniques and tastiness they learned over years of study with San Antonio locals.
This event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, a raffle and casino games. Last year’s event was sold out; purchase tickets now for a high-rolling good time. Call 210-225-1861 for details. It’s presented by the members of the San Antonio Junior League, including ‘09 committee members Dinah Hutson, Wesley Pennington, Elaine Vornsand, Kate Nummikoski and Suzanne Poynter. February 2
San Antonio Red Cross Gala Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes THE WITTE MUSEUM
The evening includes a cocktail reception, live auction and entertainment and the honoring of several heroes. Visit www.redcross.org/news/event/local/texas/central-and-southtexas/2018-Red-Cross-Gala. February 3
Khaki & Plaid’s Royal Gala
THE HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER
A magical evening including dining, dancing, auctions and royalty. Call 210-734-1642 for ticket information. Executive chairs are Diana Barrios Trevino and Roland Trevino with honorary chairs Ada Maris and Tony Plana. The Khaki & Plaid Gala is the premier event recognizing the importance of Catholic school education in the San Antonio community. This fun event brings together 1,300 guests, all of whom support Catholic school education here. Thanks to the generous underwriters, sponsors, silent and live auction donors and event attendees, the Khaki & Plaid Gala helps provide critical funding that is distributed in the form of tuition assistance to families and students in financial distress. www.78209magazine.com | 45
Above: Morgan and Ashley Penix
Right: Marc Arevalo, Payton Thompson, Leighton Whittington The restored Argyle Playhouse.
Morgan Penix Combines Love of Music and Architecture to Better the Community
Just across the street from the Witte Museum is what appears to be a sleepy little Mahncke Park street called Allensworth. At first glance, it’s a beautiful throwback of bungalow-style homes built in the 1920s, and when you meet the families that live there, you find their passion for community, music and preserving history is strong. One such resident is Morgan Penix. A mom of two and resident since 2007, Penix, 35, spends her workdays making sure the historic beauty of ‘09 homes remains for years to come. As part of Adapt Design Build, a local architecture and construction firm, she has helped many local families restore their homes in traditional fashion. “It’s really about helping them keep those original details like larger window trims and patterns that this area is known for,” she said. “It’s about keeping the charm and the cohesion of the neighborhood.” What’s unique about Penix and the homes she helps restore is her ability to involve and support her community through her work. When she holds an open house, it’s less about brochures and more about music and art. A musician herself, trained in violin, Penix invites local bands to perform at her properties and also welcomes local artists to stage the homes with their artwork for sale. “In our neighborhood, music is just something that happens,” Penix said. “You can find your neighbors out on their porches playing and join in.” The musical open houses have created quite the buzz in ‘09, with as many as 80 guests showing up to catch the tunes and see the properties. In the past Penix has accepted donations for the musicians who play, but said with the growing popularity she may be giving back to the community in the future. “It’s such a positive thing for our community, and I would love to see that spill over into other things,” she said. 46 | January 2018
Cherished Childhood Memories Spark Beautiful Redesign
Photo courtesy of Cloche Design
In the Loop
The Argyle has always been a landmark for lavish events in San Antonio with a rich, full history. And in the beautiful garden of this estate there is a playhouse that’s created lasting memories for decades. “Each of us has those places we hold close to our hearts where we made our happiest childhood memories,” said Laura Nell Burton, a fourth-generation San Antonian. “Jackie’s Playhouse is why I first fell in love with Easter Sunday and in love with The Argyle. Four decades later, my three children love Jackie’s Playhouse as much as I still do. It is truly where The Argyle story begins for future generations.” Last summer Burton was sharing with her father that the weathering of the playhouse over time was bothering her, and he quickly replied, “Quit whining and go do something about it.” A designer by trade, Burton and her design partner, Christin Gish, both of Cloche Design, made the commitment to take on the restoration and revamping of the playhouse. With approval from the Argyle Board they were off, raising $40,000 for construction and an additional $180,000 for the Texas Biomedical Research Institute. Their efforts on this project have secured the most beautiful, magical place for future generations of San Antonians to make the same cherished memories. More than 500 locals came out for Mr. McGregor’s Secret Garden Party, which unveiled the newly renovated playhouse and left visitors in awe. Burton’s favorite childhood books were by Beatrix Potter, so the home took on the look and feel of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, with magical mushroom and teaspoon wallpapers, strawberry Rousham Romp upholstery, French footstools and a Victorian chaise longue. “One of the greatest gifts in life is happy memories,” Gish said. “We love that we get to give that gift.”
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Community Calendar MEETINGS FOR 78209 COMMUNITIES
January 2 ALAMO HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB MEETING 7pm La Fonda of Alamo Heights 8633 Crownhill San Antonio, TX 78209
January 16 ALAMO HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB MEETING 7pm La Fonda of Alamo Heights 8633 Crownhill San Antonio, TX 78209
January 2 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
January 22 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30–9pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public.
January 3 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
January 23 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
January 3 ALAMO HEIGHTS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5:30–8pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov
Glorifying God and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ we build a community of hope and wholeness through worship education, service and fellowship.
Celebrating 102 years in Alamo Heights
January 8 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30–9pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. January 8 TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5-6pm 5100 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 terrell-hill.com Meeting is open to the public. January 9 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Senior Pastor: Rev Dr. Richard Knott. Jr. (210) 824-0271 www.alamoheightspres.com
Come Worship with Us Two worship services at 8:30am and 11:00am
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January 16 ALAMO HEIGHTS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. January 16 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
January 30 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
Community Leader DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE
SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT 10 COUNCILMAN CLAYTON PERRY Mr. Mom and a whole lot more. By RON AARON EISENBERG
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Bo Diddley’s hit song, You Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover, could have been written about District 10 City Councilman Clayton Perry. You can't judge an apple by looking at a tree, You can't judge honey by looking at the bee, You can't judge a daughter by looking at the mother,
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover. That’s Perry. At first glance, he looks very much like a conventional 60-something retired military business dude. With his close-cropped hair and perfectly pressed shirts and pants, it’s tempting to stereotype him that way. But his warm smile and twin-
kling eyes tell a different story. Born Oct. 10, 1955, Perry grew up in Giddings, Texas, a tiny rural community some two hours northeast of San Antonio. His dad was the town plumber. And Perry grew up working in his dad’s business, earning his plumber’s license about the same time he got his driver’s license. School work came easy to him then. “I got A’s and B’s throughout high school, without putting in much effort,” he recalls. Perry also enjoyed music. “I took up the trombone in the fifth grade and stayed with it through college,” he says. His trombone was passed down to him by an uncle who had played it in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. Later, Perry followed in his uncle’s footsteps to Texas A&M University and the band. His first semester at A&M proved difficult. “I wanted to be a dentist. That first semester was loaded with science classes. I did not do well,” he says. He was placed on academic probation. “I figured if college didn’t work out, I could always go back to Giddings and into my dad’s plumbing business. “But I ran into a friend on campus, told him about my academic difficulties. He suggested I consider majoring in something called ‘building construction.’ According to him, you did not need to take any of the science classes required for pre-dentistry. That sounded good to me. I made the switch, and by the end of the second semester my grades had improved. I was off academic probation. Life was good.” Perry worked his way through A&M as a plumber – licensed plumbers are always in demand. He also waited tables at Duncan Dining Hall, where the Corps of Cadets eat their meals. “At the end of my sophomore year I had to make a choice to either stay in the Corps just to participate in drills and ceremonies or to go on an ROTC scholarship. That would pay for tuition and books, plus a $100-a-month stipend, which was big bucks back then. I chose the scholarship route to take some of the www.78209magazine.com | 49
burden off my folks, who were helping me pay for school,” he explains. Perry ruled out serving in the Navy or Marines. “I flipped a quarter to choose between the Air Force and the Army. If the coin landed eagle up, it was Air Force. George Washington face up, would be the Army. The Air Force won,” he says. Following graduation in 1979, he was commissioned in the United Sates Air Force as a second lieutenant. His military salary was a big shock: “I made more working as a part-time plumber in College Station than I did as a second lieutenant.” But money – or lack thereof – did not drive him from the military. He served for 21 years as an Air Force civil engineer, stationed at home and abroad, including 10 years in Europe. He retired in 2000 as a lieutenant colonel. It’s family – his three kids – who are the center of his universe. In 1991, after he and his first wife divorced, he returned to the states and moved to San Antonio with his children. “I was a single parent. My ex-wife wanted to stay in Germany, where I was last stationed. But I thought it was time to return to Texas
to raise our children – Beau, Amanda, and Devon.” And so he did. Perry bought a house across the street from Redland Oaks Elementary School, just down the street from Driscoll Middle School. The kids could walk to school, which was a plus. The three went on to graduate from MacArthur High School and then Texas A&M. “I was house poor back then, but I wanted something for the kids. Raising them and paying that mortgage on a major’s salary was a stretch. But we made do. Things got better when I made lieutenant colonel,” he recalls. He adds, “My folks were hunters, and they would give us a deer every year. That really helped. My kids grew up on venison steaks and burgers. We did not have the luxury of eating out very often. But on Sundays, after church, we’d go to Panchito’s. It was an all-you-can-eat Mexican restaurant. That was our treat. “There were times I didn’t think I could do it as a single dad. All three kids were active in sports, after-school programs and weekends too with soccer, baseball, volleyball and more. I was responsible for getting them to practices.
During the week, I worked at Brooks Air Force Base. Late afternoons I hustled back home to get them to where they needed to be. It was tiring and stressful. “When I hear stories about single parents, I can really empathize with them. Been there. Done that, as they say. And it is not easy,” he empathizes. After he retired from the military in 2000, Perry worked in the private sector in civil engineering. He began to think about what he really wanted to do. He realized it was the helping people part that he loved the most about his work. Perry had never thought about politics or running for public office. But when District 10 City Councilman Michael Gallagher decided not to seek re-election in 2017, Perry tossed his hat into the ring and won. “I enjoy giving back to the community. Serving on council lets me do that,” he says. As to his future, Perry smiles and says more time hugging his kids and five grandkids is very appealing. But he’ll have to work that into the 12 or more hours a day he currently spends as a councilman. Turns out it’s a job he really likes.
Helping Local Businesses and our Region Prosper. 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 Speaker begins promptly at noon.
Register at our website: alamoheightschamber.org.
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Where To Dine In ‘09
THE RESTAURANT GUIDE
KEY
$ Most Entrees under $10 $$ Most entrees $10 - $20 $$$ Most entrees over $20
Brunch Reservations Suggested Patio Live Entertainment
AMERICAN 20NINE
Executive chef Jerry Toomey prepares eclectic wine country cuisine and suggests flavorful wine pairings. The menu selections include duck, salmon, pork and steak. 255 E. Basse, #940 798-9463 www.20ninewine.com $$
410 DINER
A ‘50s-themed diner serving homemade soups, fresh catfish, shrimp, prime steaks, pork chops and chicken. 8315 Broadway 822-6246 www.410diner.com $
ANNE MARIE’S BISTRO
Located in the historic Sullivan Carriage House (circa 1896) at the entrance to the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Chef David Gates prepares delicious fresh soups, salads, quiche and sandwiches along with daily specials. 555 Funston Place 826-5800 www.carriagehousebistro.com Sat-Sun Brunch $
BIRD BAKERY
A delightful bakery and small bistro that serves sandwiches, quiche, croissants, pies, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and dessert bars. 5912 Broadway 804-2473 www.birdbakery.com $
BEST BET
MON THAI BISTRO & SUSHI BAR
Mon Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar, 4901 Broadway, is one of the best places to please everyone in the family…the ones who like sushi and the ones who want Thai. We recommend the salmon sushi and the Pad Thai with duck.
BROADWAY 50/50
Vintage-themed diner serving fun appetizers, like the Chuck Norris Kickers (chicken and jalapeños wrapped in bacon) and Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos), burgers, BLT’s, Cuban sandwiches and more. 5050 Broadway 826-0069 www.broadway5050.com $
CAFE DIJON
Delicious, locally-sourced, seasonal and organic food with a French flair. Eat in or take out our pastries, frittatas, open-faced sandwiches, fresh salads, and enjoy our curated coffee, beer and wine selections. Patio, Pet-Friendly 555 East Basse 822-2665 www.cafedijonsa.com $$
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
CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO
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 $
MAGIC TIME MACHINE
San Antonio theme 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
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, meatloaf and chicken-fried steak. 2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303 www.mamasrestaurants.com $
MAX’S WINE DIVE
CORNER BAKERY CAFE
Gourmet American fare paired with amazing wines. Fried chicken with champagne...why not? 340 E. Basse Rd 444-9547 www.maxswinedive.com $
EZ’s
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 $
Hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas, and desserts, baby bundt cakes, pies and cakes. 255 E. Basse, #100 441-4553 wwwcornerbakerycafe.com $ 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 Charley'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 od 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 $$ -$$$
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JIM’S RESTAURANT
24-hour diner serving all-day breakfast. They offer hearty choices like steak and eggs, omelets and Tex-Mex huevos rancheros. A comprehensive lunch and dinner menu, too, that includes all the standards - salads, sandwiches and burgers plus nostalgic favorites like patty melts and liver and onions. 4108 Broadway 828-5120 8427 Broadway 826-7001 www.jimsrestaurants.com $
NOSH
LUBY’S
Cafeteria-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer several entrees daily that often include salmon, talapia, fried chicken, chicken-fried steak, grilled liver and onions, roast turkey breast, roast chicken and rib-eye steaks. The entrees are accompanied by hearty Southern side dishes like fried okra, mac and cheese, black -eyed peas and mashed potatoes. 8511 Tesoro Drive 930-3227 www.lubys.com $
SALATA
A new concept in soups, salads and wraps. You create your own by choosing from dozens of fresh ingredients including several types of lettuces, chopped onions, radishes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, black and red beans, bean sprouts, peas, broccoli and more. There are over 50 different toppings. Then choose from one of their 10 house-made dressings made with allnatural ingredients. Add fresh lean protein including baked chicken, salmon or shrimp. 250 E. Basse Rd 462-1466 www.salata.com $
SILO ELEVATED CUISINE
Silo is listed as one of OpenTable's Top American Restaurants and rated as one of Zagat’s Top Local Picks. They offer New American fare in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere. They offer a small plate menu, and there is also a prix fixe dinner option available. Signature dishes incude Chilean Sea Bass, Honey Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon, Mussels and Linguine and ChickenFried Oysters. 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686 www.siloelevatedcusine.com $$
HANZO
An Asian Gastropub serving innovative cocktails and appetizers. 7701 Broadway, Suite 124 210-826-1488 www.hanzobar.com
KOI KAWA
STONE WERKS
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 $-$$
TIGER WINGS
Thai food and sushi by chef Mmonrat “Mon” Shirley in a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere with tables that overlook a peaceful outdoor garden and fountain. 4901 Broadway 822-3253 www.monsthai.com $-$$
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 A variety of chicken wings with lots of exotic flavors like tamarind, Sriracha, garlic pepper , curry and Tom Yum. The wings are available for take-out or you can dine in - and they deliver. In addition to the wings 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. Delcious 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
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
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
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 $$
SNOW’S VIETNAM
Vietnamese cusine with light soups and spring rolls and phenomenal steaming bowls of pho. 3244 Broadway 892-7461 $$
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 $$ Patio
BARBECUE
BUN ‘N’ BARREL
1960s-era landmark serving BBQ, burgers, brisket and milkshakes in casual digs with iconic neon signage. 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829 www.bunnbarrel.com $
L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE
Authentic Hawaiian-style barbecue. A fusion of Asian and American cuisine that includes fresh seafood, Lau Lau (pork steamed in taro leaves), savory Kalua pork, chicken and beef, all served the Aloha way with rice. 1302 Austin Hwy 474-6699 www.hawaiianbarbecue.com $
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THE BARBECUE STATION
Authentic wood-smoked barbecue brisket, ribs, sausage and chicken. 1610 N.E. Loop 410 824-9191 www.barbecuestation.com $ - $$
THE SMOKE SHACK
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 $
EUROPEAN
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
CRUMPETS
European cusine by chef Francois Maeder featuring fresh seafood, pasta, beef and chicken. Restaurant has a large patio surrounded by oak trees, decorative ponds and waterfalls. 3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454 www.crumpetssa.com $$-$$$ patio
FREDERICK’S
French fusion cusine 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 $$ - $$$
HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN
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 with stone fireplaces and quiet nooks where you can enjoy buttery croissants, French onion soup, beef bourguignon or chicken cordon bleu pasta. 4820 Broadway 829-7291 www.lamadeleine.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 $
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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. In addition, they offer crispy and charcoal broiled chicken sandwiches chicken wraps and a kid’s menu. 838 N.E. Loop 410 932-8040 $
LONGHORN CAFE
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
ORDER UP
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 $
ITALIAN
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 resturant 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 $$
SORRENTO
Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine withantipasti, seafood and pasta dishes. 5146 Broadway 824-0055 www.sorrentopizzeria.com $$
TRE TRATTORIA
Tuscan-inspired Italian fare featuring house-made fresh pasta, antipasti, salumi, signature cast-iron pizzas and simply prepared entrees. The wine list features each region in Italy and offers quartino and bottle service. 4003 Broadway 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.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 $
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 $$ Sun Brunch
PALOMA BLANCA
JULIAN’S PIZZERIA
A warm family-friendly environment serving pizza and italian staples like spaghetti and meatballs, baked rigatoni and lasagna. 6462 N. New Braunfels www.julianspizzeria.com $$
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 $ - $$
SOUTHWESTERN CANYON CAFE
Dishes from the coastal regions of Mexico. Signature dishes include grilled snapper, ceviche, pozole, handmade flautas and tacos al pastor. 5800 Broadway 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net $$
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 $$
Upscale, chef-prepared gourmet Mexican food with recipes based on the cuisine of the Mexican interior. 3810 Broadway 822-3797 www.picantegrill.com $$
STEAKS
PICANTE GRILL
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 $$
TOMATILLOS CANTINA
Brightly colored decor, lively music and great food. They feature an extensive list of flavored margaritas, tableside flaming queso flameado, enchiladas, fish and shrimp tacos, sizzling fajitas and more. 3210 Broadway 824-3005 www.tomatillos.com $$
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 $$
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Fresh and light California-inspired salads, soups, flatbreads and pizzas. 255 E. Basse 424-2014 www.cpk.com $$
THE BARN DOOR
Family-owned steakhouse with Western-style decor, serving perfectly grilled steaks, delicious seafood and desserts. Rib-eyes, 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 $$$
RUTH'S CHRIS
Upscale steakhouse that serves prime rib-eye, New York strip and fiIet mignon steaks on sizzling plates. They also feature delicious lamb chops, shrimp, lobster, crabcakes and chicken entrees and generous desserts. 7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051 www.ruthschris.com $$$
TREATS & DESSERTS 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 $$
FLORIO’S PIZZA
Delicious authentic New York-style pizza. 7701 Broadway 805-8646 www.floriospizza.com $ - $$
GRIMALDI’S PIZZA
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pizzas and calzones. 330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288 www.grimaldispizzeria.com $$
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Wine & Dine 78209 MAGAZINE
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO DINING & DRINKING IN ‘09
BRAZA BRAVA More Than Just A Pizza Place By SCOTT AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY RALEIGH HART
Driving by, you might think Braza Brava is a local neighborhood pizza joint, but after reviewing the menu and taking the time to share a meal, you will realize it is much more than just pizza, although their pizza is delicious! Located at the intersection of Sunset and Broadway, Braza Brava is a relatively new spot serving up delicious wood-fired pizza, Italian standards and a few not so standard dishes that truly stand out. Braza Brava was born out of passion and family tradition. From the handcrafted pizza ovens to the pies, this is one spot Alamo Heights is lucky to have. 56 | January 2018
Braza Brava offers a warm, cozy environment, perfect for a quick drink at the bar, where you can stare into the woodfired oven, or have a seat inside or on the patio. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, happy to make recommendations. Start off your meal with a look at the wine list. This is a buythe-bottle kind of place, so you will want to stay a little longer for the atmosphere, and their bottle prices are incredibly reasonable. I recommend you order a pizza for the table right when you sit down; it’s the perfect appetizer and a great way to sample the flavors.
My go-to on the wood-fired pizzas is the Salsiccia Piccante (don’t worry — you don’t have to pronounce it) with tomato sauce, ricotta, spicy Italian sausage, caramelized onions, calabrese chile peppers, mozzarella and Parmigiano. This is a tour de force of flavor with the calabrese peppers taking it over the top. Ask the server to double slice and pop a cork on a bottle of wine. Then as a group plan your attack. If you happen to be at Braza Brava on one of the 20 days a year it’s cold, then you have to start your meal with the Tomato Bisque. This homemade soup is perfectly dense and warms you to your toes. The olive oil drizzle added at the last minute is a perfect comment to the tangy tomato bisque. If it isn’t a cold day, you should still try this cup of soup. You can’t start without the seared scallops starter. Full disclosure: I am a scallop snob and a pasta snob, and this dish rose to a level I could not have imagined. Fresh panseared scallops with squid ink fettuccine in creamy white
wine sauce, tomato confit and pistachios. I ordered the scallops because my 7-year-old son has a crazy addiction to them, and once I tasted the dish, I kept him in a headlock while I finished it off … it’s that good, worth the future counseling bills! For entrees, you could certainly do more pizza, but you would be missing out on the handmade pasta and variety of sauces. Trust me, you don’t want to do that. If we are sticking with the cold day theme, order the spaghetti and meatballs — homemade Italian meatballs in a San Marzano marinara topped with Parmigiano and parsley. The meatballs are outstanding, with a firm crust on the outside to stand up to the sauce but rich and tasty on the inside. Braza Brava offers salads, panini sandwiches and plenty of other fantastic options, but you can’t do much to improve on the classic spaghetti and meatballs. It’s the perfect cold weather meal. www.78209magazine.com | 57
Church Directory PLACES OF WORSHIP
ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 6501 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-9539 Services: Sunday 10:45am and Wednesday 6:15pm praise and prayer
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 5927 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-8870 (no website) Services: Wednesday 12-1pm and Sunday 10:30-11:30am
ALAMO HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-828-5728 alamoheightscc.org Services: Sunday: 10:50am-12pm
MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 Mt. Calvary Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-8748 mtcsa.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am
ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0271 alamoheightspres.com Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am
NORTHWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 Services: Sunday mornings at 11 am
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
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. 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
SAINT DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 saintdavids.net Services: Sundays at 8& 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
For more information visit www.SanAntonioChurches.com. 58 | January 2018
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78209 MAGAZINE
News ( By CHRISTIE CUTHBERT )
2018
OUTSIDE ‘09
Rings in exciting new businesses and fun events just outside ’09.
Nicole Hatter Mary Barker, the founders of The Collective at the launch party at the Cellars at The Pearl.
Top: Halli Hollimon, one of the featured artists of The Collective, Bridget McGregor, Mary Pat Whiteside and Elizabeth Raney. Above: Guests- Angel Schneider, Anne Davidson, Nicole Hatter, Brookes Lasswell, Cari Spielhagen and Amy Zunder.
Cellars at the Pearl Backdrop for Reunions and New Beginnings
The gorgeous first floor level and terrace of the Cellars at the Pearl recently hosted a chance for old friends to reconnect while also launching an exciting new 78209 business collaboration. Dozens dined on bites from Larder at Hotel Emma, Baked Goodness and sips from High Street Wine while helping to launch The Collective on Nov. 29. Founded by Nicole Hatter and Mary Barker, The Collective is not just a business, but in true ‘09 fashion, works to bring the community together for mutual support as artists. The goal, according to its founders, is to foster collaboration between the city’s best “makers” — artists, sculptors, interior designers, photographers, chefs, stylists and florists. “We hope to bring attention to our city’s most innovative locals through our pop-up events and lifestyle blog, and by partnering with local makers, curate a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces of their work combined with carefully curated, hand-selected items for our upcoming online shop,” Hatter said. Artists featured at the launch included Tracy Williams, Nita Cole Pottery, Jane Delmer, Sandra Wright, Halli Hollimon, Jenna Kingman Designs, Ankole Designs, Mary Barker, Wildflower Caramels, Nicole Hatter, Natalie Matthews, Cat Hornberger with Turkish Rug Love, Nodum, Analy Diego, Susan Mannecke, Amy Zunker Interiors, Paige Griffin Jewelry and Top of the Hill Decor. Guests also enjoyed live music courtesy of Brady Dietert of Ranch/House, featuring Morgan Penix on fiddle.
Pesto Ristorante Opens in Olmos Park
Pesto Ristorante has opened in The Yard on McCullough where Alberico Fine Wines was previously located. This is the second Pesto location for owners Alejandro and Norah Santoyo. They began serving the full menu December 20. They are very excited about bringing Olmos Park customers the same good service and cuisine that have brought them five years of success at the location on Judson Road. The restaurant is open at 5221 McCullough Ave. 60 | January 2018
Benjamin Beckhart and Artist Alberto Gonzales
Mara and Madison Mauze of Terrill Hills
Mr. and Mrs. Stutts and Mr. and Mrs. Serwer at the Holiday party for the Harvard Buisness School Alumni Association.
Harvard Business School Alumni Meet at the Pearl
A few nights after the launch, the Cellars at the Pearl terrace was the backdrop for the holiday celebration of the Harvard Business School Alumni Association of San Antonio.. Those who gathered dined on food from La Fonda’s of Alamo Heights and enjoyed a meet and greet with local postcontemporary artist Alberto Gonzales of Hausmann Millworks. Along with fiancé Caroline Adam of Alamo Heights, Gonzales presented an art exhibit. Several other ‘09 residents, including Madison and Mara Mauze, enjoyed camaraderie and boat carolers passing by on the river. www.78209magazine.com | 61
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Calendar DON’T MISS THESE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
The Family Adventure Garden at SA Botanical Garden the East vs. West showdown.
The U.S. Army All American Bowl
H-E-B Family Free Night
Alamo Heights Farmers Market
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Every Sunday
THE DOSEUM 6:30 – 8:30PM Enjoy free admission to the DoSeum every month on the first and third Tuesdays courtesy of H.E.B. Explore all the museum has to offer. Arrive early, as free admission is limited to the first 1,500 guests.
225 E BASSE RD 9AM – 1PM Alamo Heights Farmers Market features over 25 vendors with farm-fresh selections including,fresh produce, grass-fed/grassfinished beef, lamb, goat and wild hog meats, chicken, eggs, kombucha, pecans, honey, gourmet coffee, lemonade and many more exciting products.
www.thedoseum.org
Free Knowledge Tuesdays Every Tuesday
WITTE MUSEUM 3 – 8PM Every Tuesday admission to the museum is free. Tour the exhibits to learn more about Texas history and see historical artifacts.
www.wittemuseum.org
Maker Workshops
Every Friday
THE DOSEUM 3 – 4PM Located in Innovation Station, Maker Workshops are drop-in programs that are open to all guests ages 5-12. The workshop programs are aligned to
Maker-Centered Learning pedagogy and best practices.
www.thedoseum.org
U.S. Army All-American Bowl
January 6
ALAMODOME 12PM The excitement starts well before kick-off for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Fans of the Bowl game are treated to the pageantry and passion of our U.S. Army soldiers as they systematically file into the Alamodome. Of course, the main event is the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game, where the nation’s future college and NFL stars display their talents in
www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com
San Antonio Coffee Festival 2018 January 6
LA VILLITA HISTORIC ARTS VILLAGE 10AM – 5PM The San Antonio Coffee Festival is a celebration of coffee - open to all coffee-lovers!
Taste amazing fresh, locally roasted coffee from all over the world. Free admission.
www.sanantoniocoffeefestival.com
Get REEL Film Series: After Hours January 7
MCNAY ART MUSEUM 2 – 4PM Get Reel gets updated. This fall, filmmaker
The San Antonio Coffee Festival
( EDITOR’S PICK ) Winter Dinner with Southern Roots January 29
CENTRAL MARKET 1PM Learn how to prepare this casually elegant menu that combines the freshest seasonal ingredients with the satisfying flavors of Southern cuisine such as Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes, Perfect Mashed Potatoes and Pear-Pecan Fruit Crisps.
www.centralmarket.com
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George Ozuna curates a selection of four films related to the artist Chuck Ramirez. Ozuna introduces each selection, discusses connections to Ramirez, and afterward offers Q & A. Wine and refreshments are available 30 minutes before each screening.
www.mcnayart.org
Couples Cook: A Tuscan Dinner January 19
CENTRAL MARKET 1PM Make a date to spend the evening creating this delightful meal with the expert advice of our instructors. Learn to make Shrimp Spedini, a Tuscanstyle T-Bone Steak, Bay Leaf Potatoes and Zuccotto (Tuscan Dome Cake).
www.centralmarket.com Now Through February 4
Stage Frights: Madness, Monsters, Mayhem MCNAY ART MUSEUM
Stage Frights features scene and costume designs for plays, operas, and ballets by writers and composers— from Shakespeare to Lorca to Anne Rice’s adaptations; from Wagner to Stravinsky to Scott Joplin. Drawing on diverse folklore traditions and popularculture forms, scene and costume designs entice both adults and children to explore the dark side of their imaginations and the world.
www.mcnayart.org
Something to Say: The McNay Presents 100 Years of African American Art February 8
THE MCNAY Drawn primarily from the groundbreaking collection assembled by Harriet and Harmon Kelley over nearly three decades, Something to Say presents more than
Shrimp Spedini at Couples Cook: A Tuscan Dinner at Central Market 50 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and photographs by a wide range of 20th- and 21st-century artists. Featuring masterpieces by such iconic figures as Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Hughie LeeSmith, Norman Lewis, Horace Pippin, and Charles White
www.mcnayart.org
JANUARY SPOTLIGHT
H-E-B Body Adventures, River Alive! and People of the Pecos. Daily Demonstrations
THE WITTE MUSEUM Join the Witte Museum educators for healthy cooking demonstrations in the H-E-B Body Adventures, stop by River Alive! for a guided exploration of invertebrate life in the San Antonio River, meet critter friends in the Live Lab, and learn the lifeways of the People of the Pecos! For schedules and performance start times, call 210-357-1910.
www.wittemuseum.org
The Family Adventure Garden Coming Spring 2018
THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN Get the wiggles out and play outside! Experience 15 fun spaces that encourage unstructured play and exploration. Run up and roll down Tumble Hill, find your way through the kid-friendly Muhly Maze, and trek through Thunder Ridge, where a clap of thunder starts a water play adventure. Enjoy spaces for picnicking and enjoying time with friends.
www.sabot.org
Art in the Garden
Through February 19 SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN The San Antonio Botanical Garden continues its Art in the Garden programming with a new sculpture installation featuring the works of Diana Kersey. Kersey’s work will be on display until Feb 19 and will include sculptures placed in the Lucile Halsell Conservatory setting.
www.sabot.org
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Police Blotter ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AHPD
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111
12/09/17 POSSESSION OF FRAUDULENT CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS 100 blk Austin Hwy Officers responded to a reported ATM camera that was covered; officers detained two subjects in a vehicle who were in possession of 78 pre-paid debit/credit cards, 76 of which contained cloned account information of other persons; over $6,500 was recovered from the suspects 12/01/17 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 100 blk Katherine Ct. A tenant intentionally damaged a gate. 12/01/17 THEFT, BICYCLE 200 blk Blue Bonnet A bicycle was stolen from a detached garage. 12/01/17 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, DEADLY WEAPON 5000 blk Broadway A male subject in a vehicle verbally confronted two customers sitting in the patio area of a restaurant; The male subject then pointed a pistol at the customersbefore driving away; officers located the subject's vehicle a short distance away and took the subject into custody as he was walking back toward the restaurant. 11/30/17 NARCOTICS VIOLATION 4900 blk Broadway A driver stopped for a traffic violation did not have a driver's license issued; further investigation discovered a large quantity of synthetic marijuana and 70 doses of a controlled medication in the vehicle. 11/30/17 THEFT 200 blk Viesca A radar detector was stolen after being left on the vehicles running boards. 11/28/17 CREDIT CARD ABUSE, MAIL THEFT 100 blk Oakview A new debit card was stolen from a mailbox; the thief unsuccessfully attempted to activate the stolen debit card at a nearby bank ATM. 11/27/17 THEFT, SHOPLIFTING 4600 blk Broadway A female subject stole a quantity of cosmetics from a store.
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11/19/17 NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS 100 blk Claiborne Way An officer investigating a parking violation observed a baggie of marijuana on the seat of the vehicle; three juvenile subjects returned from below the Olmos Dam and further investigation revealed one subject was the owner of the marijuana; e-cigarettes, and marijuana smoking devices. 11/19/17 WANTED PERSON 100 blk W Oakview A subject involved in a disturbance was found to have an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County for assault/family violence. 11/19/17 DWI/ACCIDENT, NARCOTICS VIOLATION 4800 blk Broadway The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired; the driver was also found in possession of cocaine and other controlled prescription drugs. 11/17/17 FORGERY/COUNTERFEIT MONEY 500 blk Austin Hwy A female subject passed a counterfeit $20 bill for merchandise. 11/17/17 EMERGENCY DETENTION 5300 blk Broadway Officers transported a female subject demonstrating symptoms of mental crisis to a mental health facility for evaluation. 11/16/17 THEFT, BICYCLE/RECOVERED 5000 blk Broadway A bicycle reported stolen had already been recovered by AHPD officers the previous night when a suspect known to police was observed riding a bicycle and pulling another alongside; the bicycle was seized from the suspect, who could not account for his possession of the bicycle; charges are pending. 11/14/17 FORGERY 5200 blk Broadway An alert teller notified police when an unauthorized male subject attempted to cash a check drawn against a local company; the subject was arrested on scene.
On The Market
REAL ESTATE
78209 HOME SALES
The following are home sales for Alamo Heights ISD and North East ISD in ZIP code 78209 for November 2017. Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Total Sales- 29 Average Price- $449,358 Median Price- $380,000 DOM- 81
78209 in Alamo Heights ISD: Total Sales- 21 Average Price- $495,233 Median Price- $415,000 DOM- 83
78209 in North East ISD: Total Sales- 8 Average Price- $328,937 Median Price- $329,000 DOM- 75
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Vintage View 78209 MAGAZINE
A LOOK BACK
1967 Girl Scouts and 78209 residents Joan Cheever, Cece Cheever, Jean Cheever, and Suzanne Cheever Goudge sell their Girl Scout Cookies to Mayor W.W. McAllister.
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