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TABLE OF CONTENTS Issue 14_17 / April 23-29, 2014
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16 EDITOR’S NOTE
Changes in this year’s Best of San Antonio edition
BEST OF SAN ANTONIO 2014
Our annual guide of 145 reader-chosen favorites from around the city, plus 55 critics’ picks by Ron Bechtol, Jacob Burris, Ainsley Caffrey, Dustin Dooling, Sarah Fisch, Lauren Madrid, Janae Rice, Miriam Sitz, Manuel Solis and staff
21 FOOD
Whether you’re looking for a great date spot or the best tamales in town, our 44 mouthwatering winners have you covered
61 SHOPPING
Our favorite handmade goods meet the best boutiques in town with 35 super spots to spend your tax refund
85 PEOPLE 148
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From San Antonio-famous faces to unsung heroes, these 35 citizens rep our city like no others
111 NIGHTLIFE
Need a good meat market? Old man bar? Karaoke spot? We’ve got you covered with 40 bars, clubs and saloons
145 AROUND TOWN
There’s some hidden gems on this list, like the little-known best sunset spot, and some bigger name establishments still killing it when it comes to 46 fun, quirky and puro San Anto places
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168 CALENDAR
Our top picks for the week
183 ETC.
Savage Love, Free Will Astrology, Jonesin’ Crossword, This Modern World
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Welcome to the new and (hopefully) improved Best of San Antonio 2014 I’ve always approached our Best of San Antonio issue with a mixture of excitement and dread. It’s exciting to see what readers choose as their favorite aspects of San Antonio, from shopping to nightlife to the people who make this city shine. But I’ve also often been underwhelmed by the responses. I used to joke that we should call this issue “Best Marketing Campaigns of San Antonio 2014.” I know, I know, that’s part of the deal, but in years past we’ve had to dutifully report on megachains like The Cheesecake Factory for best dessert (2010) or suspicious “winners” who quite obviously were better at gaming online polls than any of their purported “best” qualities (a winner that will not be named from 2013, for example). So, this year we wanted to shake it up a bit and see if we could get a more accurate reflection of the SA’s outstanding citizens and businesses. Firstly, we divided up the subcategories between readers’ picks (145 subcategories) and critics’ picks (55), to find out what our hardworking staff and contributors feel should be recognized for excellence. Critics’ picks are denoted by a star symbol (H) this year. Our critics mainly handled the zanier topics, like “best place to sleep in public” and “best place to indulge carnivorous cravings,” but also areas in which they had specific expertise that would go above and beyond the average San Antonian, like our longtime food critic’s opinion of the best wait staff in town and our music editor’s choice for the local bar with the best music selection. Readers still weighed in heavily on classics like “best burger” and “best tattoo shop,” but our new polling software made it much easier to prevent and eliminate cheating. We also implemented a rule that any winning business had to be headquartered in San Antonio and any winning individuals must live or work in Bexar County. We admit to breaking our own rules on two occasions: for the best bathroom to sneak into as a non-paying customer during Fiesta (we wouldn’t do you like that, San Antonio small business owners) and best local sports fan (to a Houston-based SA native bringing his Spurs love to the wider world). Now that the results are in, I think you’ll like them. This year there’s more joy in celebrating the weird, wacky, kooky and quirky, and 99 percent of the winners are current San Antonians. To me, that makes it the best Best of San Antonio yet, and I hope you agree. A final note, thank you to one of our favorite locals, Mr. Piñata, for participating in our marketing campaign and the augmented reality video on our cover. Also, huge thanks to Johana De Leon for handling our unusual custom piñata requests. See them in person at our Best of San Antonio pachanga on April 25! BEST, Callie Enlow 16 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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H = Critic’s pick
H Interior Mexican Restaurant Cascabel Mexican Patio 1000 S St. Mary’s, (210) 212-6456 Let’s face it folks, San Antonio has been so influenced by Tex-Mex that any cuisine beyond the Mexamerican border has never had a fighting chance—despite proclamations on restaurant signs all over town. In retaliation, it’s tempting to nominate the boys at Mixtli with their ethereal, seasonal evocations of regional Mexican food. But it seems right to first reward persistence and longevity, and that brings us to Cascabel. This unassuming spot in the center of Southtown has long been a lone voice trumpeting the likes of tortas de tinga, ensalada de nopales, huraches with cochinita pibil and that lusty/rusty goat stew called birria. It’s not that one can’t get a few of these and other offerings such as tlacoyos and posole (done here with goat) at a few other places around town, but rather that Cascabel does only this—no gravy-smothered enchiladas with yellow cheese, gracias very much.
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219 E Houston, (210) 472-2600, bohanans.com Is it the swanky setting that makes Bohanan’s the best? The downtown backdrop? The excellent service? Or the succulent steaks, plethora of seafood, grilled vegetarian platters and rich sauces? Perhaps the classic cocktails? Whatever it is, Yahoo Travel seems to agree—the site named Bohanan’s one of 10 classic steakhouses to visit soon.
2. Myron’s Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Ste 2101, (210) 493-3031, myronsprime.com
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The Granary (pictured) After relocating from its original spot, Big Bib still garners impressive lines. There are several reasons why, but not all of them fit on your plate. Sure, the brisket is thick and flavorful, the turkey tender and moist, and the beef tips are out of this fucking world, but the attentive and friendly service is as sweet as that buttery peach cobbler. The sweet potato casserole really does taste like heaven, but the baked potato casserole is what dreams are made of. Brothers Alex and Tim Rattray are doing barbecue their way, by both honoring Texan ‘cue during lunchtime service and knocking smoked meats out of the park at dinner. Everything, from the buttermilk bread to the sweet and crunchy pickles, is made in-house with care—and it shows. Get there early for the best selection as The Granary is known to sell out while trying to keep Pearl visitors and locals fed.
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H Place to Eat Late Night Barbaro 2720 McCullough, (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com Eating late doesn’t always mean heading for the closest taco stand (we still love you, Hardbodies taco truck). Sometimes you want something more … refined. Enter Barbaro, which stays open to midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on weekends. Sure, you can get an excellent pie on delicious dough with stellar topping combinations late into the evening, but don’t miss out on the small plates such as the charred asparagus with crème fraiche and a salsa rossa perfect for dipping any leftover crusts. If your sweet tooth strikes at the midnight hour, you could do much worse than ordering the ricotta zeppole, an order of deep-fried dough balls with butterscotch and sea salt. Now, that’s amore.
H Pan Dulce Horno Mission San Jose Bakery Multiple locations, simtrom.wix.com/hornomsjbakery With four locations across SA, Horno Mission San Jose makes it hard to resist its pan dulce varieties. Make your way through the menu of large buttery sugar cookies, giant croissants, molasses- and ginger-filled pig-shaped marranitos and flavorful empanadas replete with pumpkin, apple, pineapple or strawberry fillings. Grab a tray and stock up on pillowy mini conchas for the week (but we doubt they’ll last that long).
Burger 1. Chris Madrid’s 1900 Blanco, (210) 735-3552, chrismadrids.com A San Antonio favorite, Chris Madrid’s has been dishing out massive burgers with some serious fries since 1977. The famous tostada bean burger proves memorable, combining a juicy burger patty, beans and crisp chips with a whole lot of cheese. Madrid’s sweet mango margarita is a perfect pairing for any of the burgers, chalupas or nachos on the menu.
2. Chester’s Hamburger Company Multiple locations
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H Place for a Large Group Rosario’s Mexican Café y Cantina Multiple locations, rosariossa.com For group dining, Rosario’s is hard to beat. The food is solid; the service, attentive; the menu, expansive enough to accommodate diverse tastes; and, perhaps most importantly, both restaurants are friggin’ huge. Large tables are easy to come by and, in our experience, servers don’t bat an eye at splitting a check multiple ways. Even those times that you do have to wait, the bar area is large enough to provide space for sitting or standing while you swill a cheap and tasty house marg on the rocks and down that addictive salsa—chips optional.
H Quick, Cheap Meal Florio’s Pizza 7701 Broadway, (210) 805-8646, floriospizza.com Look, Florio’s isn’t going to win awards for décor or customer service. It’s cramped and greasy, and the owners can be surly. But is it cheap, fast and good? Hell yes. For about $6, you can get two giant New York-style slices at lunch. Or go for dinner and order a whole pie for under $14. They have a handful of subs and calzones on the menu, too, but why order those when you can get a foldable slice of cheesy, spicy pepperoni? Lunches can get busy with kids from the nearby high school, but the pizza comes out fast. Stuff your face and revel in your own thriftiness.
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Coffee 1. Local Coffee Multiple locations, localcoffeesa.com Serious about coffee, the neighborhood java brewmasters at Local treat bean roasting like an art. Self-admittedly “obsessed” with crafting the best cup of joe, baristas offer a rotating lineup of new coffee from different roasters around the country on a weekly basis. The sleek, modern space and relaxed ambience of all three locations, including the most recent (and much anticipated) spot at the Pearl, is perfect for catching up with friends or weeding through your inbox—this year Local was rightfully named “best place to work on your laptop,” too. Readers salute Local for keeping them not just caffeinated with damn good coffee, but with the direct-trade, organic kind of black gold we can all get behind.
2. Olmos Perk Coffee 5223 McCullough, (210) 858-2956, olmosperk.com
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Ice Cream 1. Brindles Awesome Ice Cream 11255 Huebner, #210, (210) 641-5222
2. Justin’s Ice Cream Company 245 E Commerce, Ste 150, (210) 222-2707
3. SA Pops 3420 N St. Mary’s, (210) 736-2526
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The lines at both locations, one on Hildebrand and the other on Blanco, are long for a reason. The perfectly illustrated menu is overwhelming, but you’ll have time to choose your super-fresh snack by the time you get to the counter. The “natural fruit shaved ice” or nieves come in seven flavors and six sizes to quench any thirst.
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Barbacoa
Puffy Taco
1. Taco Taco Café
1. Taco Taco Café
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
2. Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa
2. Henry’s Puffy Tacos
1737 S General McMullen, (210) 433-1367
Multiple locations, henryspuffytacos.com
3. Rio’s Barbacoa
3. Ray’s Drive Inn
Multiple locations
822 SW 19th, (210) 432-7171, raysdriveinn.net
Salsa
Mexican Restaurant (Cheap)
1. Taco Taco Café
1. Taco Taco Café
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
2. Rosario’s Mexican Café y Cantina
2. Taco Cabana
Multiple locations, rosariossa.com
Multiple locations, tacocabana.com
3. Paloma Blanca
3. Las Palapas
5800 Broadway, Ste 300, (210) 822-6151, palomablanca.net
Multiple locations, mylaspalapas.com
Breakfast Taco
Menudo
1. Taco Taco Café
1. Taco Taco Café
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
2. Taco Haven
2. Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa
Multiple locations, tacohaven.info
1737 S General McMullen, (210) 433-1367
3.Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
3. Mi Tierra Restaurant & Bakery
Multiple locations, billmillerbbq.com
218 Produce Row, (210) 225-1262, mitierracafe.com
Mexican Restaurant (Fancy) 1. Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway, Ste 300, (210) 822-6151, palomablanca.net Paloma Blanca continues to be regarded as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city, serving distinct but familiar dishes. For proof, just check out their gluten-free and paleo menus, which manage not to feel like dietary compromises in the least. Top shelf margaritas, flavorful ceviche and pancakes with Mexican caramel are just a few more reasons to visit for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.
2. Rosario’s Mexican Café y Cantina Multiple locations, rosariossa.com
3. La Fonda on Main 2415 N Main Ave, (210) 733-0621, lafondaonmain.com sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 33
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Chinese Restaurant 1. Golden Wok Multiple locations, golden-wok.com
2. Hsiu Yu 8338 Broadway, (210) 828-2273, hsiuyu.com
3.Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410, (210) 828-9988, formosagarden.com
Vietnamese Restaurant 1. VietNam Restaurant 3244 Broadway, (210) 822-7461
2. Pho Ha Long 6424 NW Loop 410, (210) 521-4507, phohalong.webs.com
3. Pho Cong Ly 300 W Bitters, (210) 499-5572
Middle Eastern Restaurant 1. Pasha Mediterranean Grill Multiple locations, gopasha.com
2. Jerusalem Grill 3259 Wurzbach, (210) 680-8400, jerusalemgrill.net
3. Turquoise Grill 3270 NW Loop 410, (210) 736-2887, turquoisegrill.com sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 35
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LIVE CRAWFISH BOIL EVERY SATURDAY
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Romantic Restaurant
1. Mi Tierra Restaurant & Bakery
1. Grey Moss Inn
218 Produce Row, (210) 225-1262, mitierracafe.com
19010 Scenic Loop (Helotes), (210) 695-8301, grey-moss-inn.com
2. Taco Taco Café
2. Bliss
145 E Hildebrand, (210) 822-9533, tacotacosa.com
926 S Presa, (210) 225-2547, foodisbliss.com
3. La Gloria
3. Biga on the Banks
100 E Grayson, (210) 267-9040, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria
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elicious D Customers ARE THE BEST Thank you! Muchas Gracias! delicioustamales.com | 1-800-TAMALE-1
Seafood Restaurant 1. Sea Island Multiple locations, shrimphouse.com
2. Sand Bar Fish House & Market 200 E Grayson, Ste 117, (210) 212-2221, sandbarsa.com
3. Mariscos El Bucanero 16505 Blanco, (210) 408-9297, elbucanerosa.com
Indian Restaurant 1. India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg, (210) 692-5262, indiapalacesa.com
2. India Oven 1031 Patricia, Ste 106, (210) 366-1030, indiaoven.biz
3. Simi’s Indian Cuisine 4535 Fredericksburg, (210) 737-3166, simisindiacuisine.com
John the Greek’s restaurant serves food the way mom used to make it for over 25 years and will continue to evolve and expand. KAIL OREXI! (GOOD APPETITE) 210.403.0565 San Pedro @ Thousand Oaks www.johnthegreek.com sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 39
Bar Mosaico
HAPPY HOUR IS THE BEST HOUR! Join us Monday through Friday 3PM to 7PM and weekends 2PM to 5:30PM
www.lisasmexicancatering.com 210.433.2531
A TEXAS GASTROPUB
Fun Bar, Serious Food Premium Draft Brews Daily Happy Hour Sunday Brunch Large Covered Patio
210.497.7111 • 20626 Stone Oak Pkwy. • (Between Evans & 281) • KnifeForkGastropub.com 40 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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Italian Restaurant 1. Il Sogno Osteria 200 E Grayson, (210) 223-3900
2. Paesanos Multiple locations, paesanos.com
3. Little Italy 824 Afterglow, (210) 349-2060, thelittleitalysanantonio.com
Barbecue
Foodie Greatness…with a stellar supporting cast is all part of a tailor made week of Tastes for Texans. San Antonio's Culinaria Festival Week delights with dozens of events to choose from and something for the serious foodie to the curious newbie. Visit our website at culinariasa.org, find us on Facebook/CulinariaSanAntonio, tweet us @culinariasa or send a carrier pigeon with a tiny note. Just don't miss this Texas made food extravaganza!
1. Rudy’s Country Store Multiple locations, rudysbbq.com
2. Two Bros BBQ 12656 West, (210) 496-0222, twobrosbbqmarket.com
3. The Granary 602 Avenue A, (210) 228-0124, thegranarysa.com
Tamales 1. Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa 1737 S General McMullen, (210) 433-1367
5/14-15 5/15 5/16 5/16 5/17 5/18
The Dinners Food Truck at H-E-B Alon Market Becker Luncheon at Becker Vineyards Best of Mexico at the Shops at La Cantera The Grand Tasting at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Bu Burgers, BBQ & Beer at the Pearl
*For the complete event schedule, to purchase tickets or for more infor mation, visit culinariasa.org or call (210) 822-9555.
2. Delicious Tamales Multiple locations, delicious-tamales.com
3. Ruben’s Homemade Tamales 1807 Rigsby, (210) 337-0025 sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 41
Think Of Citrus As A Great Restaurant With A Fine Hotel Attached. No offense to typical hotel restaurants, but Citrus is no typical hotel restaurant. Our daily menu is equal parts inspiring, tantalizing and deliciously innovative. We search San Antonio’s local markets and provisioners for the freshest and finest ingredients. All so that you may enjoy a meal worth talking about and worth coming back for. Who knows, you might even choose to stay the night so you can dine here again sooner.
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No offense to typical hotel restaurants, but Citrus is no typical hotel restaurant. Our daily menu is equal parts inspiring, tantalizing and deliciously innovative. We search San Antonio’s local markets and provisioners for the freshest and finest ingredients. All so that you may enjoy a meal worth talking about and worth coming back for. Who knows, you might even choose to stay the night so you can dine here again, sooner. 150 EAST HOUSTON STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TX | 210. 227.9700 | HOTELVALENCIA-RIVERWALK.COM
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Follow Us On Facebook For Seasonal Hours and Upcoming Events Facebook.com/GustavsGarden • (@Magnolia Pancake Haus) 10333 Huebner Rd. • SA, TX 78240 • 210.496.0828 42 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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H New Restaurant Cured 306 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 314-3929, curedatpearl.com If the Pearl is the current culinary zenith of San Antonio, then Cured is its nucleus. What’s not to love about the stylish, modern details that honor and enhance the 109-year-old former Pearl Brewery administration building? Chef Steve McHugh, wife Sylvia and their dedicated staff, both front and back of the house, take pleasure in making every dining experience at Cured a great one, whether it’s brunch, lunch (get the burger!) or dinner. The charcuterie boards of in-house aged meats and pickled veggies are a must, but leave room for the pork cheek poutine (pictured), pan-seared quail breast or really, just about everything else.
RUNNER-UP: Kimura 152 E Pecan, Ste 102, (210) 444-0702, kimurasa.com We’d explain but we’re too busy slurpin’ our ramen.
H Place for a Date Cured 306 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 314-3929, curedatpearl.com Meat is sexy. No, not THAT type of meat. I’m talking ribs, charcuterie, sausage, tender cuts of beef. We’re talking all kinds of meat, not just steaks. And Cured is where we go for a sexy, meaty time. The location is gorgeous—exposed brick and soft white lighting. Lovers can start with a drink at the bar and then dine sideby-side at the chef’s table overlooking the kitchen. Even the food is made for pairs, for instance, the cabrito sliders come two to an order, nestled lovingly in a cast iron dish. No need to freshen yourself at home either—the bathrooms at Cured have perfume, hairspray and cologne. So meat up and get to boot knockin’. sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 43
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23651 IH 10 West • fralos.com
(210) 698-6616
Breakfast Is An Experience, At Our Haus. MAGNOLIA PANCAKE HAUS 10333 Huebner Road • 496-0828 606 Embassy Oaks Suite 100 • 496-0828 MAGNOLIAPANCAKEHAUS.COM 44 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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SERVING SAN ANTONIO FOR 45 YEARS! 1969-2014 facebook.com/elmilagrito
521 E. WOODLAWN AT ST. MARY’S 210.737.8646
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H Juice Shop URTH Juice Bar 5317 McCullough, (210) 272-0467, urthjuicebar.com URTH Juice Bar packs pounds of fresh produce into each 16-ounce beverage. Smoothies are blended to order with soy, almond, coconut or whole milk and offer an even more filling meal replacement with around 250 calories per serving, versus the juices’ 180- to 200-calories. Drinks such as the customer favorite Grassy Knoll, a green juice with kale, ginger, spinach, apple, cucumber and parsley, or the Bada-Bing smoothie with banana, yogurt, flax oil, honey and blueberries, run between $7 and $8, with specials on multi-day cleanses. URTH is open every day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. A Current fave? The Hot Lei, a spicy and power-packed green juice with kale, pineapple, ginger, apple, spinach, cucumber, parsley and cayenne. Don’t forget to return the glass bottle for 50 cents off your next purchase. sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 47
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Bistro coffee co.
TUE - THU 7AM - 10PM FRI - SAT 7AM - 10:30PM SUNDAY BRUNCH 11AM - 2PM HAPPY HOUR TUE - SAT 3PM - 6PM
2512 N. MAIN AVE | 210-320-2099 | BEATSTREETCOFFEE.COM
VOTED BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT BY THE ZAGAT DINING GUIDE 2008-2011 VOTED BEST JAPANESE/
SUSHI RESTAURANT
BY WHERE THE LOCALS EAT 2010
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TUES & THURS 5 - 6PM
LUNCH 11AM-2:30PM DINNER 5-10PM
SATURDAY 5-10PM CLOSED SUNDAY
11203 WEST AVENUE 78213 • 210.348.6781
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WWW.KAISUSHISA.COM 2535 NW Loop 410 • 210-340-8888 | 12146 Nacogdoches RD. • 210-946-8866
HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL Buy one APPETIZER get one FREE | Sushi starts at $1 Sushi rolls start at $4.95 ENJOY HAPPY HOUR BEER SPECIALS MON-FRI 3PM-6PM (VANCE JACKSON LOCATION ONLY)
H Wine List Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco, (210) 979-6565, doughpizzeria.com This is by now a familiar theme, but the best wine list is not necessarily the biggest or the one most dressed to impress; if that were the case then steakhouse stalwarts such as Bohanan’s, Morton’s and Fleming’s would be considered tête de cuvée. No, for dyed-in-the-wool winos, the best list is the one most carefully calibrated to the restaurant’s food, that most explores a region (or regions) in depth and that has a range of non-knee-jerk offerings at several price points. Minnie’s Tavern and Sandbar are both good candidates, but today’s winner is, ta-dah: Dough. The list ranges from skittish young frizzantes in both white and red to elder-statesman offerings such as a $310 Amarone. By-the-glass selections start at $8, a floral falanghina from Campania can be had at $40 a bottle and a lusty red from volcanic soils around Sicily is yours for $32. Bello.
sushi making class
Pizza 1. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco, (210) 979-6565, doughpizzeria.com Keep calm and make awesome pizza. At least that seems to be the motto Lori and Doug Horn, owners of Dough, have ascribed to since opening their restaurant to a flood of hungry San Antonians. The eatery has expanded its digs several times over, most recently making room for a second wood-burning oven, and the pies are still to die for.
2. Stella Public House 1414 S Alamo, Ste 103, (210) 277-7047, stellapublichouse.com
3. MAAR’s Pizza & More 14218 Nacogdoches, (210) 599-7400, maarspizzaandmore.com
Special offer $39 per person. Limited time only Make & Enjoy 2 Sushi Rolls Green Tea & Edamame Appetizer On Arrival Japanese Ice Creams for Dessert Sushi-Making Kit to Take Home Brief Educational Overview of Japanese Sake & Wine Pairings.
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MODERN MEXICAN
5 Star Chef specializing in
IN A CASUAL,RELAXED, NO NONSENSE SETTING
European fusion cuisine with a kick of
Mediterranean flair.
MONDAY-FRIDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH
Tapas Social Hour 5-7:30p Daily Beer Specials Friday Lunch Specials 11a-3p
10a-1p with bottomless mimosas until 3p
• Located in the heart of the 5 Points neighborhood • Historical location circa 1883 • Outdoor and indoor dining • 24 beers on tap -wine house-made sangria • Free wifi
Best Brunch
in San Antonio: Sat - Sun 11 AM to 5 PM
Now Serving Lunch, Dinner & Happy Hour: 11AM - 2 AM
Mon-Wed-Thu: 5-11 (Closed Tuesday) | Fri-Sat: 11-12 | Sun 10-6 1012 N. Flores, SATX 78212 • (210) 277-7174 • tapsytapas.com
14415 Blanco Road |(210) 408-2670 |tostbistro.com
EXPIRES: 05/06/2014
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Food Truck 1. Say.She.Ate (210) 446-8257, facebook.com/saysheatetx
2. Rickshaw Stop (210) 902-9308, rickshawstop-sa.com
3. Where Y’at Food Truck (210) 420-0069, whereyatsa.com sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 51
$10.99 LARGE 16” ONE TOPPING
CARRY-OUT • DELIVERY 5999 DeZavala Dr. Post Office Center 210.691.2070
10555 Culebra Rd. Just inside 1604 210.256.7663
GREAT DINE-IN ATMOSPHERE 12411 Bandera Rd. Just outside 1604 210.695.9933
www.romespizza.com
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Korean Restaurant 1. Ilsong Garden 6905 Blanco, (210) 366-4508, ilsonggarden.com
A Barbecue Tradition since 1950 1150 Austin Hwy. •San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 828-2829 • www.bunnbarrel.com
2. Koreana 2458 Harry Wurzbach #5, (210) 804-0019, facebook.com/koreanasa
3. Kiku Garden 4527 Goldfield, (210) 662-6699
Thai Restaurant 1. Thai Dee 5307 Blanco, (210) 342-3622, thaideesa.com
WITH SUPERB THAI CUISINE, SUSHI & SAKE BAR, & DELICIOUS BUBBLE DRINKS.
2. Tong’s Thai 1146 Austin Hwy, (210) 829-7345, tongsthai.com
3. Thai Chili Multiple locations, thaichili.net
Brunch 1. Candlelight 3011 N St. Mary’s, (210) 738-0099, candlelightsa.com
2. Magnolia Pancake Haus Multiple locations, magnoliapancakehaus.com
3. Feast 1024 S Alamo, (210) 354-1024, feastsa.com
1146 AUSTIN HWY • 210.829.7345 • TONGSTHAI.COM
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We Offer Programs In Wellness & Nutrition Weight Loss Massage Yoga Enduranetics ™ Medical Exams Chiropractic Services Acupuncture
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San Antonio’s Original Raw Juice Bar. Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm Sat 9am - 3 pm 15337 San Pedro Ave (210) 233-9958
NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN! Eilan across from The Rim
Stone Oak at Hardy Oaks Blvd.
Opening Summer 2014
15701 San Pedro Ave San Antonio, TX 78232 210-490-2223 info@elevatelifewellness.com
SA’S ONLY 100% VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE RESTAURANT
NOW SERVING BREAKFAST! MON-FRI: 8 – 11A | LUNCH AND DINNER: 11A-8:30P SATURDAY BRUNCH BUFFET: 11A-3:30P | FARM TO TABLE DINNER: SAT. 4:30-8:30P
8407 BROADWAY • 210-826-4223 • MYVEGERIA.COM
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HOOKAH & BUBBLE TEA 6565 BABCOCK RD (AT DE ZAVALA) STE. #19
8002 CALLAGHAN RD. STE.#105
COMING JULY 2014! SUCK IT’S BUBBLEOLOGY: BUBBLE TEA, SHAVED SNOW, & ASIAN FUSION TACOS 7220 LOUIS PASTEUR, STE. #105 WWW.SUCKITSA.COM 56 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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MYBEERNALL.COM
French Fries
DRIVE THRU BEER ‘N ALL FOR
FIESTA SPECIALS ALL WEEK LONG...TAKE THE PARTY HOME!
1. The Luxury 103 E Jones, (210) 354-2274, twitter.com/theluxurysa The beefed up sammies are great and all, but the crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside fries make this riverside eatery amazing. Try them plain or with “special sauce,” a healthy portion of ketchup, garlic aioli and freshcut white onions. Don’t worry about them getting soggy—these fries can hold their own.
2. The Cove
823 SAN PEDRO AVE | 1331 S.E. MILITARY DR | 5132 WEST AVE
606 W Cypress, (210) 227-2683, thecove.us
3. TIE: La Frite 728 S Alamo, (210) 224-7555, lafritesa.com
The Monterey 1127 S St. Mary’s, (210) 745-2581, themontereysa.com
Vegetarian 1. Green Vegetarian Cuisine Multiple locations, eatatgreen.com Even after relocating from its original location in favor of a spot at the Pearl, Green has kept its veggie game strong. Must be all the plant-based proteins. Veggie burgers, Asian bowls, Italian favorites and satisfying brunches— there’s something for everyone at either location. Don’t miss the 100 percent vegan cupcakes!
2. Vegeria Vegan Restaurant 8407 Broadway, (210) 826-4223, myvegeria.com
3. Señor Veggie 620 S Presa, (210) 228-0073, senorveggie.us
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Sushi 1. Sushi Zushi Multiple locations, sushizushi.com With a menu so extensive, Sushi Zushi pleases just about everyone from sushi fanatics to skeptical diners who like their fish cooked. Delightful flavors are found in the LIR roll, concocted with the sweet and spicy house-made LIR sauce and the soulful katsu curry. The daily happy hour offers deals on cocktails, sake, appetizers and a different roll each week.
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2. Godai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant 11203 West, (210) 348-6781, godaisushi.com
3. Goro’s Sushi 2619 Mossrock, (210) 349-8117, gorossushisa.com sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 57
SOUTH TEXAS
Thank you San Antonio!
SPICE COmpany Your Hometown
Spice Store
Since 1985.
Retail - Institutional - Specialty Blends 8oz. - 300lbs. or more
Named in
“The 64 Best Tacos in the Country” by RACHEL RAY
210.436.2280 • 2106 castroville rd • 78237
210.822.9533 • 145 E. HILDEBRAND & McCULLOUGH
Now HiriNg SOUTH
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Join us for happy hour MoN-ThurS 3-6pm 910 South Alamo • rosariossa.com • 210.223.1806
open MoN-SaT with late night lounge FrI/SaT 9715 San Pedro Avenue • rosariossa.com • 210.481.4100
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Sandwiches 1. W.D. Deli 3123 Broadway, (210) 828-2322, wddeli.com The quaint and cozy W.D. Deli, housed in a 1920s home, serves soups, sandwiches and salads all made from scratch daily. W.D. has 20 different sammies, including a tasty chicken salad with spinach and a Southwest roast beef with jalapeño cream cheese. Service is quick but waiting is never an issue with Trivial Pursuit cards on tables.
2. Hearthstone BakeryCafe Multiple locations, hearthstonebakerycafe.com
3. The Station Cafe 108 King William, (210) 444-2200, thestationsa.com
Chicken-Fried Steak 1. DeWeses’s Tip Top Café 2814 Fredericksburg, (210) 732-0191, tiptopcafe.com
2. Lulu’s Bakery and Cafe 918 N Main, (210) 224-5001, luluscafeinsa.com
3. Good Time Charlie’s 2922 Broadway, (210) 828-5392, gtcsatx.com
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H Place to Get Expert Wine Advice Saglimbeni Fine Wines 638 W Rhapsody, (210) 349-5149, jsfinewines.com There’s something to the “where everybody knows your name” nostrum when it comes to wine selection. Decent advice can be had from chain-style stores, but good luck finding the same person twice. Even if you know a name (let’s say the fabulous Joe Baker at Gabriel’s Superstore or super-helpful Heidi Holcomb at Central Market), their availability is a crap shoot. Enter the (possibly endangered) stand-alone shop, among which Saglimbeni’s is preeminent. Not only can you get good advice from the owner, Joe, himself, but once you feel confident enough to admit to, say, Eric that you really do like sweet white wines, they will guide you to the right selection—and keep your secret safe. The Saturday (and sometimes Tuesday night) wine tastings allow you to sample selected wines for yourself, and there’s no better way to build that confidence than first-hand experience.
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Fashion Designer 1. Agosto Cuellar agostocuellar.com With his key role in Una Noche en la Gloria’s Runway en la Calle (above), DJ gigs, the pop-up studio Espacio and a custom-made Cornyation gown for Queen Anchovy, Agosto Cuellar is boldly proving there’s life after Jive Refried. Likely among the reasons readers elected him Best Local Fashion Designer, Cuellar has a keen sense of humor that plays out in culture-mashing collections like 2013’s “San Antokyo.”
2. Deco Tease facebook.com/decotease
3. Jupiter Moon 3 jupitermoon3.com
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H Place to buy Vinyl Alamo Records & Sheet Music 125 Broadway, (210) 212-4200
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Located among several centuries’ worth of cultural detritus, Alamo Records & Sheet Music sits in a corner of Alamo Antique Mall’s top floor, patiently awaiting vinyl collectors and devotees of pop cultures past. With thousands of records pouring off the shelves and onto the floors, Alamo Records caters to the purest of record nerds, thrilled by the chase of perusing vaguely categorized vinyl stacks. For budget shoppers, Alamo tends to make up its fairly priced tags for their mid-tier releases— we recently picked up a knockoff Blue Note of Herbie Hancock’s Inventions and Dimensions for $8. But for the cream of the unorganized crop, expect a deep wound in your wallet, with original pressings of Beatles’ records reaching the triple digits. An impressive library of jazz, blues, country and oldies-station pop, Alamo Records is the place to itch that analog scratch. A word to the wise: It’s best to call ahead— like their organization, there’s some strange logic to their hours.
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Tattoo Shop 1. Element Tattoo Studio 4741 Fredericksburg, (210) 979-9877, elementtattoo.com Recently, on a busy Saturday afternoon a tattoo artist calmly talked a woman out of a trendy, cartoony owl in favor of a “more classic” option. That’s the kind of service Element provides in their stylish digs. A roster of well-established artists are worth the months-long wait, but if you’ve gotta get inked ASAP, Element gives thoughtful attention to walk-ins as well.
2. Dandyland Custom Tattoo & Professional Body Piercing 1821 Bandera, Ste B, (210) 432-5747, dandylandtattoo.com
3. Flesh Electric Tattoo 12510 West, (210) 314-5685, fleshelectricstudio.com
H Locally Crafted Accessories Bexar Goods Co. bexargoods.com The definitive source for high quality, handcrafted leather goods made right here in Bexar County is none other than Bexar Goods Co. Established by three young men of the Rubio family, brothers Falcon and Christian and cousin Guy, Bexar Goods’ products are sold online as well as in a few stores in Austin—and one in Singapore. While there’s no local storefront just yet, the Rubios hope to open a workshop and boutique within the year. At the top end of the register, exquisite leather briefcases, carryalls and messenger bags run from $270 to $875; canvas totes and bags with leather detailing range from $140 to $350; belts fall in the neighborhood of $85; and other accessories, from coasters and mouse pads to dog leashes and collars, cost anywhere between $35 and $95. Head to the website to see these gorgeous goods for yourself.
H Bike Swap Beer/Wine/Liquor Store 1. Gabriel’s Wine & Liquor Multiple locations, gabrielsliquor.com
2. Pig Liquors 712 S St. Mary’s, (210) 226-OINK (6465), pigliquors.wordpress.com
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Frankenbike Location varies, (210) 305-1557, sanantonio.frankenbike.net Living up to its Shelley-influenced name, Frankenbike is like the SA Craigslist bicycle page come alive, with pro and amateur vendors dealing ready-to-ride bikes, parts, accessories and service at competitive prices. Founded in 2005, the swap established itself in San Antonio in 2010 and has been serving the DIY bike culture here since. Changing its location for each monthly meeting, Frankenbike is a moveable feast for bike buffs who enjoy bargaining in a flea market environment.
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H Place to Find a Birthday Card
Boutique (non-fashion)
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1. Nine Tails
5424 Broadway, (210) 828-7738, sloanhall.com
4522 Fredericksburg, (210) 330-8690, nine-tails.com
Housed in an Alamo Heights landmark beneath one of the few surviving Mobil Pegasus neon signs, Marcus Sloan and Shannon Hall’s “multi-category lifestyle store” tackles specialized gifting from various angles (jewelry, books, clothing, housewares, fragrance, etc.) but truly takes the cake with its carefully curated wall of refined greeting cards. On a recent visit, standouts from the nicely varied birthday corner included hand-painted creations by Judy Barnes ($6), hip letterpress offerings from Elum Designs ($5.50) and MikWright greetings made from quirky vintage photos ($3.50).
Every once in a while you find one of those unforgettable little shops. You know the kind: It features items that are equal parts unique and nostalgic, that tug at something inside you, conjuring all sorts of memories and experiences. Nine Tails is one of those places. From their assortment of collectible figurines and video game memorabilia to their Japanimation movies and Hello Kitty accessories, the place is like an altar to Japanese pop culture—one you’ll want to go back to time and again, even if just to see what new, quirky merchandise is on display.
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1580 Babcock, (210) 767-9411, theloveshackboutique.com
300 W Bitters, Ste 150, (210) 494-3006, shadesoflove.com
120 W Mistletoe, (210) 737-2323, onmainoffmain.com If the birthday boy or girl in question has a particularly naughty or campy sensibility, On Main Off Main might be the best choice.
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1821 Bandera, Ste B, (210) 432-5747, dandylandtattoo.com
7863 Callaghan, (210) 696-8080, artisticblooms.com
7460 Callaghan, Ste 410, (210) 370-3203, ooples.com
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2. Statue of Design
5337 Glen Ridge, #109, (210) 647-2929, buddha-box.com
509 San Pedro, Ste 103, (210) 829-0636, statueofdesign.com
3. Revolution Ink
3. H-E-B
5623 Evers, (210) 263-9817
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Boutique (Fashion) 1. Dirt Cheap Distro 600 E Amber, facebook.com/dirtcheapdistro More than a decade ago, Debi Lambright graduated from selling patches at punk shows to owning Dirt Cheap Distro—a snug Southside shop catering to the alternative set. While burlesque/rockabilly/horror fans might find larger emporiums elsewhere, Lambright clearly knows her customers and keeps them coming back for specialties like retro pinup dresses ($29-$95), Killer Klowns T-shirts ($16), locally made hair accessories ($6) and sequined pasties ($11).
2. Montage Vintage 423 W Grayson, (210) 324-0157, montagevintage.com
3. Voge Boutique 1846 N Loop 1604 W, #105, (210) 254-9297, facebook.com/vogeboutique
Comic Book Shop 1. Heroes & Fantasies Multiple locations, heroesandfantasies.com
2. Dragon’s Lair 7959 Fredericksburg, Ste 129, (210) 615-1229, dlair.net/sanantonio
3. Alien Worlds Multiple locations, alienworldscomics.com
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H Place to Find Quirky Collectibles Yeya’s Antique’s & Oddities 1423 E Commerce, (210) 827-5555 If you know exactly what you’re looking for, you’ll probably have better luck finding it at the maze-like Alamo Antique Mall (125 Broadway) or maybe the fascinating Antiquarian Book Mart (3127 Broadway). But if you want the obscure collectibles to jump out and find you—Yeya’s Antiques & Oddities is the place to go hunting. A spell in the store’s densely packed yard can feel a bit like you’ve wandered into a graveyard for architectural salvage, vintage signage, jukeboxes and scraps of carnival rides. Equally as unusual, the shop’s interior is stacked with art, old-school clocks and such wildcard items as a shadowboxed Eurypeima Spinicrus (tarantula), an old Bollywood poster and even a Hatch Show Print card advertising a concert at the Grand Ole Opry.
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H Locally Crafted Clothing The Richter Co. 616 Broadway, therichterco.com Not only has The Richter Co. become a source for men’s and women’s luxurious basics, tailored button-downs and trendy staff T-shirts for a host of new restaurants (see: Grayson Street Eatery, SoBro Pizza and Tuk Tuk Tap Room, just to name a few) designed and crafted right here in the Alamo City, the lower Broadway store has become a chameleon-like social venue for pop-up yoga, Taco Tuesdays and evening soirees. Shop in person (Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m and Sunday 12 to 6 p.m.) or online.
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Vape Store 1. Monster Vape Multiple locations, monstervape.com Monster Vape is blazing a trail as San Antonio’s leader in vaporizing. What sets this shop apart is their desire to inform and educate their customers in addition to selling top-of-the-line products. Their vaping juice bar provides a casual and comfortable experience for new and veteran vapers alike and even offers free juice testing.
2. Thanks for Vaping 16350 Blanco, Ste 117, (210) 479-2770, thanksforvaping.com
3. Texas Vape Stores 1518 Austin Hwy, (210) 822-3244, facebook.com/texasvapestores
H Bang for Your Buck Chicho Boys Fruit Market 1631 S Laredo, (210) 225-7557, chichoboys.com With its intoxicating aromas of fresh fruit and its farm-stand appeal, Chicho Boys has a rare, nostalgic quality that’s driven home by hard-to-beat prices on produce. Although we’ve arrived with a full-on list in hand (especially when cooking for a crowd is in the cards), the Westside gem lends itself to those who just show up to see what looks good. While you won’t find many outlandish offerings (you’ll need to shop elsewhere for pluots, fiddleheads and Romanesco), Chicho Boys stocks a lot more than the basics (turnips, Bosc pears and asparagus are all in the bins) and posts weekly specials on its website. Stopping in on a recent Saturday, we picked up a pound of portobello mushrooms for $3.99 (a full dollar less than youknow-where) and a bountiful, fresh-cut fruit cup for $2.49.
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H Place to Bargain
1. Texas Trash Clothing Exchange
Mission Open Air Market
1710 McCullough, (210) 259-6028, texastrashclothingexchange.yolasite.com
707 Moursund, (210) 923-8131, missionopenairmarket.com
Whether you’re trading in clothes or looking for something one of a kind, you can’t go wrong with Texas Trash Clothing Exchange. They’re a little bit retro and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, and they even stock the occasional business suit for you punks with day jobs. Like the store says, “recycling is always in style.”
With tacky imports, new plastic toys and other landfill-destined unnecessaries now being the norm at most flea markets, veteran junkers are hard-pressed to find anything a flea would bother burrowing into—sad truths that make a dusty destination like Mission Open Air Market all the more appealing. Encompassing 50-acres, this “mall without walls” is advertised as the “king of bargains” and “a little taste of Mexico 10 minutes from Downtown”—both of which check out, save for the strip club-worthy $6 ATM fee (side note: you’ll need $1 per person to get in the gate). Here, bargaining seems most effective on Sunday afternoons, when dealers would often rather cut a deal than pack it up again. While it can’t compete with Selma-based Bussey’s in terms of collectibles, Mission delivers a distinctly San Antonio experience that comes complete with food trucks (stocked with mini tacos, roasted corn and aguas frescas), excellent people-watching and a misting station under a sign that reads, “Spot free rinse: no soap provided, come sit for a spell.”
2. TIE: Otra Vez Consignment 134 W Olmos, (210) 826-0606, otravezconsignment.com
Montage Vintage 423 W Grayson, (210) 324-0157, montagevintage.com
3. Too Good to Be Threw Multiple locations, toogoodsa.com
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2. Nine Lives Books 4907 NW Loop 410, Ste 102, (210) 647-5656, ninelivesbooks.com
3. Imagine Books & Records 8373 Culebra, (210) 236-7668, imaginebookstore.com
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1. Rainbow Gardens Multiple locations, rainbowgardens.biz
2. Milberger’s Landscaping & Nursery 3920 N Loop 1604, (210) 497-3760, milbergernursery.com
3. Shades of Green 334 W Sunset, (210) 824-3772, shadesofgreensa.com
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H Small Market Gaucho Gourmet 935 Isom, (210) 277-7930, gauchogourmet.com Don’t be confused by its warehouse digs—a stop at Gaucho means visiting the entire Ciorciari family. Brothers Juan Manuel and Luciano will walk you through the aisles of espresso coffee, authentic balsamic vinegar and wee drums of olive oil, while Luciano’s wife Sylvia rings up your basket. Try not getting lost in the aisles of small canned fish, jars of briny olives, frozen goat sausage links, stinky cheeses, loose-leaf yerba mate and Italian cookies. Stop by on Saturdays for lunch specials made with Gaucho products, fresh produce via Johnson’s Backyard Garden and samples cooked by a slew of visiting chefs.
H Place to Obtain Obscure Ingredients Central Market 4821 Broadway, (210) 368-8600, centralmarket.com On any given morning, one can spy a chef or a foodie standing in aisle five of Central Market before rows of salts, rubs and sugars like an old man in a hardware store—examining and contemplating. Are you dreaming of black truffle salt or a coarse pink salt? Find it in aisle five, along with three full racks of spices from Spice Islands, Morton & Basset in San Francisco and Central Market’s own organic, moderately-priced line. Chinese five spice and garam masala are here, too. The real trove of obscure spices, however, is in the bulk food section: za’atar, sumac, star anise, cardamom in pods, seeds and ground, just to name a few. There’s even more salts, like Cypress black lava salt, Hawaiian pink salt and Thai ginger salt. By far the best thing about buying something obscure in bulk is the ability to package however small or large a quantity you need: Beef broth for pho calls for only three star anise and the two or three cardamom pods you need for that batch of Indian basmati rice will barely cost a buck. All of a sudden, your little boneless, skinless chicken breast or salmon fillet seems to hold a lot more potential.
Music Store (instruments, gear, repairs) 1. Robot Monster Guitars
H Ethnic Market Seoul Oriental Food Market 1027 Rittiman, Ste 101, (210) 822-1529 Don’t try finding a website for this joint—you won’t. But you will find just about everything else inside the warehouse-like Seoul Oriental Food Market, and at bargain prices. Its selection of dried seaweed snacks is unparalleled, and you’ll find your fair share of instant ramen for under a buck, a bevy of frozen seafood and the freshest daikon radishes and napa cabbages money can buy (or gallons of ready-made spicy kimchi, if you’re not up to fermenting your own batch). Better still is the café at the back right corner of the market, which cranks out walletfriendly noodle soups, bulgogi and kimchi fried rice ($6-$12.99).
517 E Woodlawn, (210) 320-1710, robotmonsterguitars.com Robot Monster Guitars is as much a museum as it is a store. The mind-bending mixture of vintage guitars and rock ‘n’ roll attitude presents an amazing array of hard-to-find guitars as well as basses, amps and other instruments. The staff, comprised of avid musicians and collectors, is always looking for that next trade or purchase. The folks at Robot can also do repairs—they’ll have your old Fender shredding again in no time.
2. Alamo Music Center 425 N Main, (210) 224-1010, alamomusic.com
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Antique Store 1. Charlott’s Antiques 2023 Austin Hwy, (210) 653-3672, charlottsantiqueshop.blogspot.com
2. Karolina’s Antiques 1709 Blanco, (210) 731-9787
3. Alamo Antique Mall 125 Broadway, (210) 224-4354, alamoantiquemall.com
Music Store (records, CDs, tapes) 1. Hogwild Records 1824 N Main, (210) 733-5334, facebook.com/hogwildrecords
2. CD Exchange Multiple locations, cdexchange-sa.com
3. Flip Side Record Parlor 840 SW Military, (210) 923-7811
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2. Go, Baby, Go! 6104 Broadway, #4, (210) 313-4239, gobabygoshop.com
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Bike Shop 1. Bike World
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1414 S Alamo, (210) 858-0331, bluestarbikeshop.com
3. Bicycle Heaven 1931 NW Military Hwy, Ste 121, (210) 342-2453, bicycle-heaven.com
Jeweler 1. Americus Diamond 12362 I-10 W, (210) 561-1000, americusdiamond.com
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Multiple locations, jamesavery.com
3. Dennis Jewelry Co. 14701 San Pedro, (210) 499-1212, dennisjewelry.com
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3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN SAN ANTONIO, TX The Strand 11255 Huebner Rd. #104 210.745.1255
Bandera Oaks (Bandera & 1604 by Chick-fil-a) 11398 Bandera Rd. #205 210.858.7666
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Wilderness Oak 20711 Wilderness Oak #108 210.776.1522
Farmers Market 1. Pearl Farmers Market 312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 212-7260, pearlfarmersmarket.com
2. Quarry Farmers & Ranchers Market 255 E Basse, (210) 722-5077, quarryfarmersmarket.com
3. The RIM Farmers Market 17503 La Cantera Pkwy, (210) 854-1116, hillcountryfarmersmarket.org
Sex Toy Shop 1. Love Shack Boutique 1580 Babcock, (210) 767-9411, theloveshackboutique.com
2. Shades of Love 300 W Bitters, Ste 150, (210) 494-3006, shadesoflove.com
3. Adam & Eve 6957 San Pedro, (210) 348-6902, adamevesanantonio.com
Smoke Shop 1. Finck Cigars Multiple locations, finckcigar.com
2. Lazy Daze Multiple locations, lazydazeco.com
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KEEP THE LIGHTS ON THIS SUMMER.
At the Alamo Colleges, our summer programs keep your kids’ minds (2-18) turned on.* We do it with everything from academic enrichment (reading, math, art, computers) to advanced interest (robotics, fencing, astronomy camp, martial arts) to flat-out fun (basketball camp, dance/cheer camp, secret agent camp). Pick a college. Go online to pick a class or camp. And enroll your student today. Brilliant! SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
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Children’s Enrichment Program (CEP) offers: Academic: Math, Reading, Science Creative/Activities: Music, Dance, Art, Fencing, Martial Arts KIDS Jam Camps: Art Explorers, Astronomy, Basketball/Volleyball, Dance/Cheer, Secret Agent Camp and more!
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Celebrity
Athlete
1. Tim Duncan
1. Tim Duncan
slamduncan.com
San Antonio Spurs, nba.com/spurs
2. David Robinson
2. TIE: Manu Ginobili & Tony Parker
twitter.com/DavidtheAdmiral
San Antonio Spurs, nba.com/spurs
3. George Strait
3. Drew Bignall
georgestrait.com
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H Best-Dressed Woman Polly Lou Livingston Although she claims she’s been playing dress up since before she was born, it’s safe to say Victoria native Polly Lou Livingston’s keen fashion sense developed in her father’s bygone department store, M.O. Simon. Growing up around clothes led to Livingston working as a buyer for the store, taking trips to New York to meet with designers and later working in San Antonio as a personal shopper for Frost Brothers, where she earned a nickel on the dollar (“If they spent $500, I got 500 nickels,” Livingston told the Current). Comprised of garments dating back as far as the 1940s, Livingston’s truly eclectic wardrobe—which takes up almost an entire room—seems to have a mind of its own. Take this chestnut for example: “Clothes have personalities. The outfit tells me what it wants at a particular time ... and I do what it says.” Livingston, who voices a yellow-green pygmy elephant named Tree Trunks on the Cartoon Network series Adventure Time, even dreams about clothes and trends. “I seem to know what’s coming up,” she said. “Black and white is back—even for summer. Black and white and gray ... maybe a touch of another color. ... But never wear white shoes after August.”
H Best-Dressed Man Mike Casey “If he ever quit dressing up, I might go home and cry,” fellow best-dressed winner Polly Lou Livingston told the Current about her longtime pal Mike Casey and his distinctive sense of style. A practicing attorney who rides a one-speed bicycle as his primary source of transportation, Casey has been called many (good) things— dandy, urban pioneer and unofficial Mayor of Southtown. So frequently is Casey seen in a vintage suit, straw hat and bowtie that some folks don’t even recognize him when he’s dressed casually. This adorable uniform has a backstory. When his dear friend Bernard Lifshutz (who co-founded Blue Star Arts Complex in the mid1980s) passed away, Casey inherited about 20 of his suits. “In the fall and winter, most of the dress-up things [are] hand-me-downs from Bernard,” Casey told the Current. Even the famous hat has a story. As a founding member of the King William Yacht Club—which has been launching canoes in the San Antonio River every Fourth of July for the last 30 years—Casey purchased a Venetian straw boater hat from Paris Hatters. “It’s got some miles on it,” he said. “But so have I.”
H Art Curator Hills Snyder, Sala Diaz director/curator hillssnyder.com He rarely gives himself marquee billing on the many solo and group exhibitions he puts together every year, but Hills Snyder gets our vote for San Antonio’s best curator. Snyder is the guiding force behind the consistently unique offerings at Sala Diaz, one of SA’s premier contemporary project spaces. He encourages resident solo artists to overtake the unconventional facility at the limits of their imaginations, which has made for some of the most ambitious and original work in town. For group shows, Snyder addresses uncommon but accessible conceptual themes with customary wit; his “Lonely Are the Brave” Contemporary Art Month show at Blue Star five years ago, inspired in part by the 1962 Western film of the same name, set the bar high for SA, and he doesn’t let up. 88 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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H inventor TIE: Ryan Beltrán, co-founder of Elequa elequatech.com
Tim Jenison, founder of NewTek (pictured) newtek.com Elequa is a water purifying startup company that utilizes electrocoagulation, a simple, inexpensive, chemical-free process that kills bacteria and separates other water contaminants using an electric current. Beltrán, a go-getter who’s dabbled in photography, film, travel and activist causes like Occupy Wall Street, co-founded Elequa and is now working to bring affordable and clean water to families in Mexico. Jack-of-all-trades Tim Jenison founded NewTek in 1986, which led to the development of many successful desktop video production and manipulation software. His most recent cinematic foray, the recently released Tim’s Vermeer, documented his painstaking process of recreating Johannes Vermeer’s The Music Lesson by using lenses, mirrors and a camera obscura in an attempt to prove Vermeer and his contemporaries may have used such technology to acheive their revered style.
Drag Queen 1. Tencha La Jefa facebook.com/tencha.lajefa While most drag performers spend countless hours and gobs of cash trying to emulate glamazons, Tencha La Jefa takes a comedic approach to her alter ego—a dentally challenged queen with foam rollers in her wig. Since entering the drag pantheon a decade ago (on a dare), La Jefa has landed a sweet hosting gig with Rey Lopez Entertainment and even channeled Lady Liberty for our 2013 Pride cover.
2. Toni R Andrews twitter.com/toniraven10
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H Sports Fan Shea Serrano, Spurs fan and writer twitter.com/SheaSerrano Much like his man-crush Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio native (though now Houston resident) Shea Serrano became a breakout star for media-obsessed Spurs fans during last season’s NBA Finals. The Highlands alum flexed his writing chops for ESPN’s Grantland and True Hoop blogs in often comedic musings celebrating his beloved Spurs. During San Antonio’s playoff run, Serrano copped to watching Spurs games on DVR after already following the outcome via cellphone score updates. Elsewhere, Serrano recently teamed up with Houston icon Bun-B to release Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book, and his unique blend of slice-of-life satire can be found anywhere from Texas Monthly to the Village Voice.... But, upon further review, this pick goes to every Spurs fan in Bexar County who endured the heartbreaking Game 6 and tortuous Game 7 of the Spurs vs. Heat finals in real time last year. Bring on the playoffs!
Sportscaster
Meteorologist
1. Greg Simmons
1. Steve Browne
KSAT 12, ksat.com
KSAT 12, ksat.com
2. Don Harris
2. Albert Flores
News 4 WOAI, news4sanantonio.com
News 4 WOAI, news4sanantonio.com
3 Joe Reinagel
3. Bill Taylor
KENS 5, kens5.com
KENS 5, kens5.com
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1. Sam Paniagua
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3. Belle Howard
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Medusa the Salon, 2102 McCullough, (210) 320-1556, facebook.com/medusasanantonio
2. Raul Lopez Mint Salon, 1016 S Presa, (210) 224-8522, mintsalon.me
Salon Boutique, 11503 NW Military Hwy, #106, (210) 215-9458, salonboutique.net/salon_sanantonio.html
1. Chris the Barber Clippers, 6991 Blanco, (210) 525-8292, clippersbarbershop-tx.com
2. Jose Luis Granados FOLLOW US ON
Rene Roberts Hair Studio, 1207 McCullough, (682) 224-9969, styleseat.com/joseluisgranados
3. Jordan Rangel
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Photographer 1. Sarah Brooke Lyons Sarah Brooke Photography, sarahbrookephotography.smugmug.com Sarah Brooke Lyons is the photographer behind the community art project 1,005 Faces. (She also shot the Current’s 2013 primary breadwinners cover story.) This popular collection of black-and-white portraits united diverse, unique San Antonians. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is to help people feel good about themselves through a portrait,” Lyons said. With 1,005 Faces, this working, single mother made the city feel good about itself.
2. Angela Michelle Raven Red Photography, (210) 526-1941, ravenredphoto.com
3. Melendrez Entertainment (210) 324-3773, melendrez.smugmug.com
Local to Follow on Social Media 1. Puro Pinche
2. Nina Duran
3. Robert Rivard
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H Culture Maven Roberta “Nina” Hassele, CAM co-chair facebook.com/ninafrombrooklyn In a city with an art scene as inclusive as San Antonio’s, maybe it’s counterintuitive to single out one person as worthy of this title. Plus, what’s a maven, exactly? Well, Nina Hassele is a damn good example. The Brooklyn native and passionate San Antonio convert is co-chair of Contemporary Art Month, for starters, and instrumental in organizing the horde of events, calendar entries, venues, volunteers, patrons and celebrations during SA’s annual month-long extravaganza. Her meticulously maintained Facebook feed is more informative and diverse than the arts sections of some major publications. She’s a tireless, unpaid, year-round promoter of exhibitions and performances, Kickstarter campaigns, art spaces, theater events and live music. She’s relentlessly cheerful, too.
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jennybrowne.com With three collections under her name, poet and Trinity University professor Jenny Browne has eked out a quiet but commanding career as a bard (it can still be done, English majors!). Just as impressive as her literary oeuvre is her work as a teacher around SA, sharing her talents with the San Antonio Housing Authority, the Good Samaritan Center and the Borderlands Collective, where she documents the experiences of recently resettled refugees living on the Northwest Side.
2. Sandra Cisneros sandracisneros.com
3. Scott McDowell
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State Congressperson/Senator 1. Leticia Van de Putte State Senator, District 26, vandeputte.senate.state.tx.us She ain’t happy with the political direction of Texas. But I bet choosing her as Best State Congressperson/Senator is sure to cheer LVDP right up. After more than two decades serving the Texas Legislature, the Democratic state senator from San Antonio, Leticia Van de Putte, launched her ambitious bid for Texas lieutenant governor in November right here in SA. And as the bold, sharp and not to messed with state senator takes the fight statewide, locals can attest to her sticking up for military families, veterans, students, middle class families, immigrants and women.
2. Mike Villarreal
3. Trey Martinez Fischer
State Representative, District 123, house.state.tx.us
State Representative, District 116, house.state.tx.us
U.S. Congressperson/Senator 1. Joaquín Castro U.S. House of Representatives, District 20, castro.house.gov
2. Ted Cruz U.S. Senate, cruz.senate.gov
3. Lloyd Doggett U.S. House of Representatives, District 35, doggett.house.gov
City Official
Downtown Since 1993
1. Julián Castro Mayor, sanantonio.gov/mayor
2. Diego Bernal City Council member, District 1, sanantonio.gov/council/d1
3. William McManus Chief of Police, sanantonio.gov
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Radio Station, News 1. Texas Public Radio KSTX 89.1 FM, tpr.org The NPR-affiliated local station feeds our brains via the airwaves with the latest need-to-know info, sans spin. From one-hour weekday talk show The Source’s selection of interesting interviews to the state politics-centered Texas Matters, TPR’s reportage delivers the facts, breathes context into topics and opens up the stage to dialogue. And it doesn’t stop at the dial—the TPR blog gives us a continually updated roundup of local and state news.
2. WOAI 1200 AM, woai.com
3. KTSA 550 AM, ktsa.com
Radio Station, Music 1. San Antonio College Radio KSYM 90.1 FM, sacrtfnet.alamo.edu/ksym Living left of the dial in public radio land, student-operated KSYM brings eclectic programming unmatched on the FM airwaves. The core of their sound lies in the Blues/Americana of flagship shows The Sauce and Third Coast Music Network, but KSYM also broadcasts hip-hop, metal, indie rock and good ol’ AAA. It’s music from student and veteran announcers psyched about what they’re playing, and it shows in their set choices and commentary.
2. Mix 96.1 96.1 FM, mix961.com
3. KJ 97 97.3 FM, kj97.com
Radio Talk-Show Host 1. Billy Madison KISS 99.5 FM, kissrocks.com
2. Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo WOAI 1200 AM, joepags.com
3. David Martin Davies Texas Public Radio KSTX 89.1 FM, tpr.org
News Anchor 1. Randy Beamer
2. Steve Spriester
3. Isis Romero
News 4 WOAI, news4sanantonio.com
KSAT 12, ksat.com
KSAT 12, ksat.com
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H Reason to Read the SAN ANTONIO Express-News Josh Baugh, twitter.com/jbaugh Gilbert Garcia, twitter.com/gilgamesh470 Brian Chasnoff, twitter.com/bchasnoff Kolten Parker, twitter.com/KoltenParker Impressing us here at our humble-sized alt-weekly are a few stand-out reporters at the SA daily: Josh Baugh, who gets all up in City Hall’s face; columnist Gilbert Garcia, who refused to overlook former councilman David Medina’s multiple failings; columnist Brian Chasnoff, who famously first reported on Elisa Chan’s homophobic remarks; and straight-out-of college hotshot Kolten Parker—who we’re convinced is actually six people considering how many articles and blog posts he churns out. Keep filin’ those FOIAs, digging through campaign finance records and staying on top of your beats, journos.
H Chef TIE: Stefan Bowers Feast, 1024 S Alamo, twitter.com/StefanBowers
Tim Rattray (pictured) The Granary, 602 Avenue A, twitter.com/ChefTimmyR
Artist 1. Nik Soupé (Soup) (pictured, left) The Paint Yard, 525 San Pedro, (210) 229-1707, thepaintyard.com
2. Lloyd Walsh facebook.com/lloyd.walsh
3. TIE: Robert Tatum
Oscar Galvan
tatumoriginals.com
galvanstudios.org
Filmmaker 1. Bryan Ortiz facebook.com/bryanortizdirector It’s not often that a locally made film makes it to national distribution. Director Bryan Ortiz is part of the team that made this happen for the horror film Sanitarium, starring cult icon Malcolm McDowell. Previously, Ortiz received acclaim for his horror spoof Doctor S Battles the Sex Crazed Reefer Zombies: The Movie.
2. Adam Rocha
3. Scott Langford
San Antonio Film Festival, safilm.com
twitter.com/slangjuice
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Choosing best chef during SA’s gastro-renaissance is basically the culinary version of Sophie’s Choice. Not only do these two chefs exemplify a passion for food in all its forms, both are adding an extra element to the growth of the food scene locally and nationally. Rattray’s hand in bringing in Josh Ozerky’s carnivorous carnival (aka Meatopia) to the Pearl notwithstanding, chef’s collaborative dinners with his renowned peers help bring inventive eats to San Antonio. For his part, Bowers, who will participate in this year’s Austin Food & Wine Festival, is keeping things in the family with his guest chef series that helps showcase local talent including Jennifer Dobbertin (Hot Joy), Robbie Nowlin (Las Canarias), Jeff Wiley (NAO) and Pieter Sypesteyn (Where Y’at). Both chefs deserve a lot of credit for moving our tasty food scene forward.
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H Restaurant Service STAFF Biga on the Banks 203 S St. Mary’s, (210) 225-0722, biga.com Ask serious, local food folk which restaurants have the best overall service and these names consistently appear: Bliss, Boudro’s and Chez Vatel Bistro. Also touted, and getting the nod for sheer longevity of its core staff, is Biga on the Banks; some of the servers and managers have even been there since the original location on Locust Street. It’s difficult to mention all, but here are some on the management side: Jon Baumgartner, Michael de la Vega and Missy Ramos. On the floor: Chris Sanders, Gigi Gallegos, Ben Vargas and Cesar Martinez. And behind the bar, Bronson Ketchum and Kim Woods. Many diners ask for favorites by name; one group was even inspired to write a poem, massively excerpted below: “Ode to Biga” … Your hostess greeted us kindly Your chef’s menu was divine And it’s hard to say what we loved more Our server, Chris, or the wine! ...
H City Skeptic Randy Bear concernedinsa.com
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Seemingly always on the scene, blogger and activist Randy Bear makes us think twice about major City of San Antonio developments with his critical insight and natural curiosity. He’s an old school citizen—asking tough questions, attending mundane council meetings and hearings on nitty gritty policy—guided by his evident passion to make San Antonio the best it can be. Leslie Knope would be proud.
Local Activist/Watchdog/Nonprofit Leader 1. Manny Diotte The Ferrari Kid, 17114 Blanco Park Cove, (210) 404-1185, theferrarikid.org
2. Molly Cox SA2020, 112 E Pecan, Ste 1100, (210) 704-1025, sa2020.org
3. Eric Cooper San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 W Old US Hwy 90, (210) 337-3663, safoodbank.org
County Official 1. Nelson Wolff Bexar County Judge, bexar.org/CountyJudge
2. Tommy Adkisson Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 4, bexar.org/adkisson
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Real Estate Agent 1. Danny Charbel Keller Williams, 10999 I-10 W, Ste 175, (210) 887-7080, dannycharbel.com
2. Maggie Wilmoth Keller Williams, 10999 I-10 W, Ste 175, (210) 696-9996, sellsanantoniohomes.com
3. Lorena Peña RE/MAX Preferred Realtors, 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, (210) 483-5043, sanantoniofamilyhomes.com
Personal Trainer 1. Stephanie Lynn Rodriguez R.A.W. Fitness, riseaboveweakness.com
2. Drew Bignall Mission CrossFit San Antonio, 827 E Rector, (210) 865-9348 missioncrossfitsa.com
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3. Jennifer Trimmier Strong Body San Antonio, (210) 445-0448, strongbodysa.com
Massage Therapist 1. Jeni Spring Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage and Yoga, 1864 Nacogdoches, (210) 560-1992, heelingsole.com Jeni Spring uses Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, which means all her massages are done with her bare feet for the deepest and most relaxing massages—hands free, folks! Using two overhead bars for balance, Spring moves along your back applying pressure that you just can’t get with a “normal” massage. You’ll be glad you stepped out of your comfort zone.
2. Robert Baldwin Baldwin Massage Therapy, 827 E Rector, (210) 336-8868, baldwinmassagetherapy.com
Burlesque Troupe 1. Stars and Garters Burlesque starsandgartersburlesque.com
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3. The Pastie Pops facebook.com/pastiepops
3. Michelle Ann Jimenez Reyes MAJR Massage Therapy, 5152 Fredericksburg, Ste 200D, (210) 508-2277, majrmassage.com
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(210) 614-8855 7920 Fredericksburg Rd. HH: $2.50 all draft selections 3pm - 7pm Mon - Fri
WURZBACH ICE HOUSE
10141 Wurzbach (210)877-2100 • HH: 4-8p: Home of the $2.50 Well Drink! $2 Domestic Draft, $3 Import Draft,Daily specials 8 till close
THE IRISH PUB
9726 Datapoint Dr. • 210-692-7620, LIKE US on FB Mondays- $2.50 Fireball & Shiner Irish Tues: $2.50 Jack Daniels & Blue Moon Draft Wed: $3 U Call It, Thurs: $2 Select Liquor Fri & Sat: Drink Specials on FB, Sun: SIN NIGHTS
SHENANYGAN’S SPORTS BAR AND LOUNGE 6422 Babcock Rd. SATX 78249 $1.50 Drafts, $2.50 Wells, $3.50 Vegas Bomb M – F 4:00pm - 7:00 pm
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11888 Starcrest #101 • (210) 496-7092 • charlie-browns.com Sun-Mon HH All Day $2 wells and $6 dom pitchers, Tues-$3 Jager, Wed-$2 Well Tequila, Thurs-$2.50 dom. longnecks, Fri-$2.75 Wells, Sat-$3 Jager
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Home of Dos-A-Rita-Ville • hofbraurim.com 18403 W Interstate 10 @ the RIM. (210) 877-1500 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-7 pm $2.50 Well Drinks, $2.50 Select Domestic Bottles, $3 Select Domestic Draft Pints, $4 House Wine, $4.50 Texas Teas Daily appetizer specials
4TH QUARTER SPORTS BAR 8779 Wurzbach Rd. 210-561-4444 HH Every Day: 2p-9p $2.50 Wells & Domestics $4 Domestic Pitchers $3.99 Long Island Pitchers $3 Shot Board
BARRIBA CANTINA
111 W. Crockett St. • 210.228.9876/BarribaCantina.com M-F 3-6pm: $4 Drafts, Wells & $2 Off All Signature Cocktails, Complimentary Chips & Salsa Mon.-Wed. Super HH-$2.50 Domestic Bottles & House Margaritas Downtown Tuesdays- HH Extended til 9pm & $0.50 Mexican Deviled Eggs
QUARRY HOFBRAU & BEERGARDEN
7310 Jones Maltsberger @ Quarry Market (210) 290-8066 Home of the Dos-A-Rita • quarryhofbrau.com HH• M-F, 4-7 pm: $2.50 Wells & Domestic Bottles, $3 Domestic Draft Pints, $4 House Wine, $4.50 Texas Tea, $1 Off Margaritas. Daily appetizer specials
PIRAHNA KILLER SUSHI
260 E Basse Rd #101,78209 • 210.822.1088 HH: 3p-6p Every Day, REVERSE HH Fri-Sat 10:30- 11:30p Sun 9-10p Select Appetizers $8.95, $3 Domestics, $4 Imports $6 Martinis, $4 Hot Sake • PiranhaKillerSushi.com
LOS FROGS
HH • 3pm-6:30pm M-F: $1 Off Mexican Cocktails: La Classica, La Chelada, La Cubana, La (chamoy) Chamochela & our Smirnoff Chamoy Preparado. $1 Off Fresh Fruit Sangria Pitchers, Bottle Beers, Smirnoffs, Wine Coolers, Mikes Hard Lemonade, $2 Draft Beers.
SLACKERS SPORTS- DRINKS- ARCADE 126 W. Rector Dr., Ste 136, Behind North Star Mall Slackersa.com (210)524-0088 $2.50 Domestics, $3 Wells Daily SUNDAY FUNDAY ALL GAMES FREE ALL DAY $3 YOU CALL IT!
MCFINNIGAN’S PUB
7210 Blanco Rd. SATX 78216 • (210)314-4194 EVERYDAY 2-8pm: $3.25 Wells, $3.75 Calls Pints: $2.25 Domestic, $3 Imports 25oz. Mugs: $3.75 Domestic, $5 Imports
FRIENDLY SPOT
943 S. Alamo • 210.224.2337 • Open Mon -Sun 11am- 12am Daily Friendly Draft Specials. Friendly Eatstill MidNight, $3 Domestics All Day! $2 Lone Star, Lone Star Light & PBR
CLUB SIRIUS
228 Losoya St • drinksirius.com Daily Specials • Open-Close: Mon. - $2 Beer Specials, Tue. - $4 Cucumber Shots, Wed. - $$4 Shot Board, Thu. - $4 Dripping Springs Orange, Fri. - $5 Skyy Flavors, Sat. - $5 Grey Goose Cherry Noir, Sun. - $4 Shot Board Hh • 11A-7P: $1.50 Pbr, $2 Domestics, $2.50 Wells, $3 Dos XX & Modelo Especial, $3 Jager, $4 Jagerbombs @ ClubSirius • Factebook.com/TooSirius
SERNA’S BACKYARD SPORTS BAR
12023 Potranco Rd, 1mile outside loop 1604 HH Daily • 2-8p (12p Sundays): $2 Domestic Longnecks • $2.50 Well Drinks, $3 Smirnoff Vodkas (13+ Flavors) sernasbackyard.com • facebook.com/sernasbackyard
BARRACA PAELLA AND TAPAS BAR
Enjoy a complimentary small plate with every beer or wine purchase Tuesday - Friday 4-7 pm
AZUCA
713 S. Alamo St. 210.225.5550 HH: NEVER A COVER; Mon-Sun 4-7p: $3.50 Cocktails & Wine
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Sunday Funday
All Arcade Games are FREE • $3.25 u call it
Daily drink specials $2.75 Dom / $3.25 Wells
Open 7 Days A Week Mon-Fri: 2p-2A • Sat-Sun 1P-2A MORE THAN 15 SCREENS TO WATCH THE PLAYOFFS!
NBA & over 15 craft beers
15 BIG SCREENS
GAMES
AREA 51 • DONKEY KONG GALAGA • GOLDEN TEE GOLF MARVEL VS. CAPCOM MILLIPEDE • MORTAL KOMBAT MS PAC-MAN • PAC-MAN NBA JAM • SIMPSONS NFL BLITZ • TETRIS TEKKEN TAG • CENTIPEDE Darts, Shuffleboard, Air Hockey, Basketball, Pool, Beer Pong, Basket Pong, Giant Jenga, and MORE!
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Wine Bar 1. Copa Wine Bar 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy, (210) 495-2672, thecopawinebar.com
2. Zinc Bistro & Bar 207 N Presa, (210) 224-2900, zincwine.com
3. 20Nine Restaurant & Wine Bar 255 E Basse, Ste 940, (210) 798-9463, 20ninewine.com
H Bar to Drink Alone In TBA 2801 N St. Mary’s, tbasatx.com You may start off drinking alone, but by the night’s end, you’ll be sitting amongst a wild cast of regulars and service industry-types just out of work and ready to enjoy one of Jonny Yumol’s latest cocktail concoctions. Perhaps it’s because TBA strikes that perfect balance of neighborhood haunt-meets-cocktail bar that we tend to start the night by our lonesome and end it with new friends. 112 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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Bar Service 1. Big Hops Growler Station Multiple locations, bighops.com
2. The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn, (210) 444-0707, thebrooklynitesa.com
3. Bar 1919 1420 S Alamo, Ste 001, (210) 227-1420, 1919bar.com
Craft Beer Selection 1. Big Hops Growler Station Multiple locations, bighops.com
2. The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
3. Freetail Brewing Company 4035 N 1604 W, Ste 105, (210) 395-4974, freetailbrewing.com
New Bar/Club 1. Big Hops Growler Station Multiple locations, bighops.com With three locations and more than 25 brews on tap at each spot, Big Hops has pulled off the small, integrity-maintaining chain to popular acclaim in its first year. With beers, many of them Texas’brewed, available in 16-, 32- and the full-on jug of 64-ounces, Big Hops brings an emphasis on size and service to an alreadystrong craft brew scene in SA.
2. Bottom Bracket Social Club 1603 N Colorado, (210) 267-9160, facebook.com/bottombracketsocialclub
3. TBA 2801 N St. Mary’s, tbasatx.com
H Music Selection Tucker’s Kozy Korner 1338 E Houston, (210) 320-2192, tuckerskozykorner.com Though the Eastside mainstay recently changed ownership, Tucker’s Kozy Korner hasn’t dropped its reputation as a dancer’s paradise. And with a roster of the best DJs spinning in SA, don’t expect any breaks to be dropped either. From DJ Pakman’s raucous hip-hop mixes to DJ Cortez and JJ Lopez’s deep, unruly and undeniable soul and disco cuts, trust Tucker’s DJs to bring a block party with the best music you’ve never heard. 114 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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H Theme Parties
Cocktails
The Brooklynite
1. The Brooklynite
516 Brooklyn, (210) 444-0707, thebrooklynitesa.com
516 Brooklyn, (210) 444-0707, thebrooklynitesa.com
A pioneer of SA’s toddler-stage craft cocktail scene, The Brooklynite is now leading the pack as the premier host of a rotating schedule of zany and fun theme parties. Some of the creative ideas from The Brooklynite’s roster: Cross-Fit and Gym, Pajama, ’80s Cocktail, Tacky Sweater, Hawaiian Christmas and, for all those loners out there, an anti-Valentine’s Day party. Cheers to keeping things interesting.
2. Bar 1919 1420 S Alamo, Ste 001, (210) 227-1420, 1919bar.com
3. Blue Box 312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 227-2583, blueboxbar.com sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 115
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H Place for a Sunday Funday Slackers 126 W Rector, slackerssa.com
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Happy Hour is Everyday • 5pm-7pm $2 Domestic Bottles • $3 Well Drinks • $4 Well Martinis • $3 Topless Blow Job Tuesdays
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Homework and weekend chores beware; with Slackers’ double threat as a sports and arcade bar, productivity takes a backseat to Sunday fun. Situated just behind North Star Mall, Slackers boasts a wall of TVs to catch each iteration of ESPN and a long list of old-school cabinet games to suck away spare quarters. Who needs sophomoric drinking games when there’s NBA Jam, Tekken, giant Jenga and minihoops? Games are free on Sunday, too. With a happy hour of $3 wells and $2.50 domestics until 9 p.m., Slackers is a great spot to laze away the Lord’s day.
H Specialty Shot Fernet Branca As tasted at Blue Box, 312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 227-2583, blueboxbar.com It may be cheating to choose straight liquor, but trust us on this one: Skip the nonsense fruity shots and go straight for the Fernet Branca. This amaro is the perfect after dinner stomach settler, palate cleanser, taste bud awakener, breath freshener, bartender’s choice, miracle cure-all for what ails you, hipster Jäger and everything else in between. Fernet is increasingly found in many of the finer watering holes around town, but its foodhappy digestif qualities point us toward the Pearl’s culinary compound, specifically Blue Box, though any nice, stocked bar near your next great meal will do.
EMINEM • PEARL JAM • SKRILLEX • OUTKAST BECK • CALVIN HARRIS • LORDE • LANA DEL REY FOSTER THE PEOPLE • THE REPLACEMENTS • ZEDD M A J O R L A Z E R • T H E AV E T T B ROT H E R S • S P O O N THE HEAD AND THE HEART • BELLE & SEBASTIAN • INTERPOL CHROMEO • BROKEN BELLS • CHILDISH GAMBINO • CHVRCHES ST. VINCENT • PHANTOGRAM • JUANES • THE GLITCH MOB F I T Z & T H E TA NT RU M S • T H E G A S L I G H T A NT H E M • A F I IGGY AZALEA • REBELUTION • ICONA POP • TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS CAPITAL CITIES • PAOLO NUTINI • JENNY LEWIS • BEATS ANTIQUE SAM SMITH • KONGOS • REAL ESTATE • TUNE-YARDS • KODALINE
JAGWAR MA • BLACKBERRY SMOKE • TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE MAC DEMARCO • GRAMATIK • LETTUCE • LAKE STREET DIVE • POLIÇA LUCIUS • TEMPLES • OZOMATLI • BLEACHERS • ANA TIJOUX • HOZIER • MØ J. RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS • ROBERT ELLIS • ZOÉ • AND MANY MORE!
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Hotel Bar 1. Ocho at Hotel Havana 1015 Navarro, (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com
2. Vbar at Hotel Valencia 150 E Houston, (210) 227-9700, hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com/vbar.htm
3. Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza, (210) 223-4361, mengerhotel.com
Karaoke Night 1. Dad’s Karaoke 2615 Mossrock, (210) 267-5703, facebook.com/dadskaraoke
2. Oak Hills Tavern 7920 Fredericksburg, (210) 614-8855
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MON. - SAT.: 2P-2A SUN.: 12P - 2A
MON. - FREE POOL & $3.75 DOS MUGS
4/26 Josh Abbott Band + Green River Ordinance & The Wind + The Wave
TUE. - $2.50 WELLS & $3 EURO PINTS THU. - LIVE MUSIC, $3.25 SOCO, $4.75 JAMESON SAT & SUN $3 WINE FROM 3-9 SUN. - $3.50 FIREBALLS, $3 TITOS & $4.50 ANGRY BALLS SHOTS
HOUR M Y P P P HA Y 2-8 A D Y EVER
SERVICE INDUSTRY SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT
7210 BLANCO RD. • (210)314-4194
5/3 Monte Montgomery
CHECK OUT FRESH DAILY CONTENT AT BLOGS.SACURRENT.COM
5/9 Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr.
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MONDAYS:
$3.00 DEEP EDDY FAMILY $3.00 SHINER FAMILY S.I.N.
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$3.00 Angry Orchard Draft $3.00 Fireball
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$2.50 All Skyy Vodka Flavors
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Helotes, TX • 210-695-8827 For tickets: liveatfloores.com
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521 E Woodlawn, (210) 737-8646, elmilagritocafe.com You’ll often find the previous night’s revelers holding their heads, sunglasses still on, sipping coffee and slowly eating the barbacoa plate or bean and chorizo tacos at this St. Mary’s Strip staple. The service is a bit on the sporadic side, but who cares? When the food finally arrives, it makes everything better. It’s also open super early on Saturday mornings, if you’re more interested in preventing, rather than dealing with, that hangover.
Country Bar
$2.50 Jack Daniels $3.00 Blue Moon Draft
5/16 Turnpike Troubadours
El Milagrito Café
2335 NW Military Hwy, (210) 348-1513, thirstyhorse.net Nightly live music keeps the cowboy boots sliding heel-toe-heel-toe on the dance floor at the Thirsty Horse Saloon. There’s pool tables for the dance-averse and enough bars that a cold brew is never more than a two-step away. No cover means the only lines are on the dance floor.
2. Cowboys Dancehall 3030 NE Loop 410, (210) 646-9378, cowboysdancehall.com
Happy Hour all night long S.I.N.
9726 Datapoint Dr. 210-692-7620
1. Thirsty Horse Saloon
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3. Cooter Browns Saloon 11881 Bandera Rd, (210) 695-5200, cooterbrownssaloon-tx.com
HOME OF THE ORIGINAL
DOS-A-RITA
THE REAL HAPPY HOUR | THE BEST IN PRIVATE DINING ON TAP ALL THE TIME | MUSIC ON THE PATIO
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Patio 1. The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
2. The Cove 606 W Cypress, (210) 227-2683, thecove.us
3. La Gloria 100 E Grayson, (210) 267-9040, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria
Michelada 1. The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
2. Ringside Sports 1163 E Commerce, (210) 222-8057
3. TIE: La Gloria 100 E Grayson, (210) 267-9040, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria
Rosarios Mexican Café y Cantina Multiple locations, rosariossa.com
ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED • TOURISTS WELCOME
20% OFF MOST BONDS • Est. 1974 1126 WEST COMMERCE AT N.COMAL UNDER THE OVERPASS BEXAR CO. LIC. 25 sacurrent.com • April 23-29, 2014 • CURRENT 125
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H Bar Food Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 369-9664, arcademk.com Surely you know this already: The best bar food (no, we’re not talking variations on a theme of pretzels and mixed nuts) isn’t necessarily at the best bar; the best bar food is at a very good bar with an equally good kitchen attached. Or vice-versa. We can all think of several at Pearl alone, but since one must be picked, Arcade is it. Bar manager Christopher Ware is an inventive cocktalian in his own right, but seasonal creations such as the Bamboo with fino sherry, Dolin dry and two bitters seem especially well-calibrated to go with plates like marinated Spanish olives with almonds and feta, and the chili and lime calamari can only be thought of as a perfect last wish before confronting the full-bore Mexican Firing Squad Special, fabricated of blanco tequila with lime, house grenadine, Angostura and soda.
H Cocktail Menu Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 369-9664, arcademk.com Does Arcade have great bar eats because they have great drinks, or is it the other way around? Regardless, Christopher Ware, formerly with Bohanan’s Bar, has crafted a noteworthy menu that boasts vintage libations, such as the Bumble Bee and Ramos Gin Fizz, along with modern creations that pay homage to the cocktail scene’s growth by featuring drinks created by other local bartenders including Jeret Peña, Steven Raul Martín and Matty Gee. And then there’s the fact that Ware managed to whip up a namesake cocktail for the restaurant that, while pink, makes it perfectly acceptable for dudes to sip some bubbles. We’ll drink to that.
H Bartender Andy Hack, Minnie’s Tavern & Rye House 328 E Josephine, (210) 220-1890, twitter.com/ShakeStirChip The best bartender is not the one with the sexiest shake, the coolest vest or the baddest tattoos; the best ‘tender is the one who can read your mood, interpret your desires and deliver a drink to match: mixologist meets psychologist. Recently, several unsung youngsters have impressed—among them, Andy Hack. Hack, previously of that cocktail incubator Bohanan’s, has the enviable job of riffing on rye at Andrew Weissman’s latest restaurant (where he’s also required to know the food menu inside out). Tasked with taking off on a Negroni, he also delivered. Expect exotic bitters, such as the El Guapo Chicory Pecan that spikes the Chic-Choc Old Fashioned with Prichard’s Double Chocolate Bourbon. And, as Hack and a partner are also kickstarting an ice company to supply crystalline slabs, spheres, spears and big-ass cubes, expect to see that, too. This is only the beginning—including more inevitably cutsey drink names. 126 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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H Authentic Ice House
Hookah Bar
Sanchez Ice House No. 1
1. The Raven Hookah Lounge
819 S San Saba, (210) 223-0588
1255 SW Loop 410, #133, (210) 673-3650, ravenhookah.com
Yes, there are ice houses with a better beer selection or a nicer atmosphere, but we wanted to strip the ice house culture back down to its essentials: cheap, ice-cold beer (properly dressed with real lime and salt, please), friendly folks, a big-ass patio and a legit jukebox. On all these points, Sanchez delivers. Icy bottled beers come in singles ($2 for domestics, $2.50 for imports) or buckets (ridiculously cheap) and you can enjoy them on the expansive concrete slab. During summer days, try to score one of the picnic tables under the lone tree. Also, pump some of that money you’re saving on stupid-cheap Lone Stars into the Westside oldies-oriented jukebox and shake a tail feather on the dance floor. Located almost directly under I-35, Sanchez ain’t much to look at, but it doesn’t have to be; its appeal is in its unpretentious attitude, a sliver of real San Antonio we hope sticks around forever.
The Raven Hookah Lounge has taken your idea of what a smoking lounge should be and made it “nevermore.” By creating an alt-Victorian, steampunk ambiance and filling the space with local entertainers, the Raven presents a truly one-of-akind experience. Not only does the lounge showcase homegrown musicians and poets, they even carry a brand of Texas-produced shisha.
Sports bar
Ladies’ Night
1. Ticket Sports Pub
2. Shisha Café 5500 Babcock, #101, (210) 694-4800, shishacafesa.com
3. Suck It Hookah and Bubble Tea Multiple locations, facebook.com/suckithookah
1. Cowboys Dancehall
420 E Houston, (210) 222-9722, ticketsportspub.com
3030 NE Loop 410, (210) 646-9378, cowboysdancehall.com
2. Slackers
2. Big Hops Growler Station
126 W Rector, Ste 136, slackerssa.com
Multiple locations, bighops.com
3. Shenanygans Sports Bar
3. Cooter Browns Saloon
6422 Babcock, (210) 690-1156, shenanygans.com
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ouTside PaTio For all oF our
sMokers!
Serving San Antonio since 1972
haPPy hour $6.50 Long island iced Teas and $2.25 Schnapps (except premiums) every day!
Friday
$2.75 Wild Turkey
Monday $2.50 Jack, $2 Wells Tuesday “Pick your Licker and Stay with Her” $2.75 , $3.75 Super Premium
saTurday
$2.50 Seagram S7 & Captain Morgan, $2 Jim Beam
Wednesday $2.50 Cuervo Gold & Skyy Vodka
Pool Tables
Thursday $2.50 Effen Cucumber Vodka, $2 Jim Beam
1. Joey’s 2417 N St. Mary’s, (210) 733-9573, joeyssa.com
2. Bombay Bicycle Club
sunday
$2 Bloody Mary’s, Happy Hour all day/night long!
6310 Callaghan Rd • 342-7321
3506 N St. Mary’s, (210) 737-2411, bombaybicycleclubsa.com
11am to 2am Everyday
3. TIE: Bar America 723 S Alamo, (210) 223-1285
McFinnigans 7210 Blanco, (210) 314-4194, facebook.com/mcfinnigans
Old Man Bar 1. Raffle’s 1039 NE Loop 410, (210) 826-7118, rafflesrestaurantandbar.com
2. Bar America 723 S Alamo, (210) 223-1285
3. Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce, (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com
Local Beer
ProudLy SErVinG our MiLiTary SinCE 1974!
SMoKinG PaTio For your ConVEniEnCE
shot specials daily! $2.00 schnapps every day! (excludes super Premiums)
Monday $2 Jim Beam Tuesday $2.50 Pick your liquor! (excludes ultra premiums
Wednesday $1.75 Wells, $2 Jose Cuervo Thursday Military appreciation: happy hour all day, id required
$1.75 draft Mugs, $2.75 Jack
1. Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling 4834 Whirlwind, (210) 775-2099, drinkrangercreek.com
2. Freetail Brewing Company 4025 Loop 1604 W, Ste 105, (210) 395-4974, freetailbrewing.com
3. Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo, Ste 105, (210) 212-5506, bluestarbrewing.com
ladies niGhT every Wednesday & Thursday dJ every saTurday
Friday $2.75 Wild Turkey 101, $3.50 starfuckers saturday $2 Jim Beam, $2 Captain Morgan, $2.75 Bull Blasters sunday $2.25 Bloody Marys,
happy hour open-close
338 VaLLEy Hi dr. 673-5117 noon - 2aM EVEryday
karaoke every Friday!
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200 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
TEXAS T PUB
MONDAY-SATURDAY • 8AM-2AM SUNDAY • NOON-2AM POOL•DARTS•SPURS•FREE WIFI
ALL DRAFTS $2.50
$2 DOMESTICS
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TurnT up Tuesdays no cover for 21 and up All nIGHT DJ Quake & DJ Mister-e mixin’ it up in 2 different rooms $3 wells and Domestics
All new
Thursday college nighT
Gay Bar 1. Sparky’s Pub 1416 N Main, (210) 320-5111, sparkyspub.com
2. Heat 1500 N Main, (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com
3. Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham, (210) 271-3811, bonhamexchange.com
Lesbian Bar 1. Sparky’s Pub 1416 N Main, (210) 320-5111, sparkyspub.com
no cover for 21 and up with college ID $2 wells and Domestics $3 Vegas Bombs The Saint Sorority Sisters Show
WTF Fridays
$2 wells and $3 Domestics $4 Fireball no cover for 21 and up before 11
sTrip doWn saTurdays $200 Coed strip contest at 12:15 weekly Drink specials til 11 $3.50 wells and Domestics after 11
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2. Pegasus Nightclub 1402 N Main, (210) 299-4222, pegasussanantonio.com
3. Wax Club Lounge 2211 San Pedro, (210) 737-9191, facebook.com/waxclublounge
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Happy Hour 1. Lüke 125 E Houston, (210) 227-5853, lukesanantonio.com
2. Liberty Bar 1111 S Alamo, (210) 227-1187, liberty-bar.com
3. TIE: Cured 306 Pearl Pkwy, Ste 101, (210) 314-3929, curedatpearl.com
Luce Ristorante E Enoteca 11255 Huebner, (210) 561-9700, lucesanantonio.com
Bar You Can Still Smoke In 1. The Lion & Rose (Alamo Heights) 5148 Broadway, (210) 822-7673, thelionandrose.com
Bar Trivia Night 1. The Lion & Rose (Alamo Heights) 5148 Broadway, (210) 822-7673, thelionandrose.com
2. Freetail Brewing Company 4035 N 1604 W, Ste 105, (210) 395-4974, freetailbrewing.com
3. Southtown 101 101 Pereida, (210) 263-9880, southtown101sa.com
Bar Outside 1604 1. TIE: Freetail Brewing Co. 4035 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 105, (210) 395-4974, freetailbrewing.com
The Green Lantern 20626 Stone Oak Pkwy, (210) 497-3722, facebook.com/thegreenlanternsa
2. Big Hops Gastropub 22250 Bulverde, Ste 106, (210) 267-8762, bighops.com
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Dance Club 1. Brass Monkey 2702 N St. Mary’s, (210) 480-4722, facebook.com/brassmonkeytx Before the Beastie Boys made it funky circa 1987, Brass Monkey was the moniker for a cocktail named after an alleged WWII spy. About as unpretentious as a dance club can get, SA’s own translation—a hip little melting pot with a solid sound system—playfully nods to all of the above with an alt-leaning retro soundtrack, wily DJs and budget booze arguably best thrown back on the low-key patio.
2. Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham, (210) 271-3811, bonhamexchange.com
3. Heat 1500 N Main, (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com
Meat Market Bar 1. The Mix 2423 N St. Mary’s, (210) 735-1313, facebook.com/themix.sanantonio According to our enlightened readership, the most promising place to board the midnight train to pound town is The Mix. With most drinks under $5, this St. Mary’s strip marquee offers the most consistent and promiscuous clientele down for a casual bang. Plus, there’s the couch-filled, make out-friendly room in the back for those looking to get a head start on the action.
2. TIE: Blue Box 312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 227-2583, blueboxbar.com
Sparky’s Pub
ON THE LARGEST SCREENS
1416 N Main, (210) 320-5111, sparkyspub.com
3. Bootleggers 2407 N St. Mary’s, facebook.com/sabootleggers
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2. The White Rabbit 2410 N St. Mary’s, (210) 737-2221, sawhiterabbit.com
3. 502 Bar 502 Embassy Oaks, (210) 257-8125, 502bar.com
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Exotic Dancers (Males) 1. Hardbodies 2736 N St. Mary’s, (210) 736-4865, hardbodiesclub.com
2. Essence 1010 N Main, (210) 223-5418, facebook.com/ClubEssenceSA
3. TIE: Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham, (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Heat Nightclub 1500 N Main, (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com
Exotic Dancers (Females) 1. Sugar’s 2731 NW Loop 410, (210) 340-1289, sugarsperfect.com
(Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 3pm – 7pm $2.50 PINTS)
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2. The Palace 2482 NE Loop 410, (210) 599-6011, thepalacemensclubsa.com
3. Allstars Gentleman’s Sports Club 9440 I-10 W, (210) 593-0576, allstarstx.com
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Margarita 1. La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson, (210) 340-1337, lafogata.com Nothing is more refreshing than a good margarita, especially during the summertime, and La Fogata knows how to make one mean marg. This restaurant also doesn’t mess around with teensy 12-ounce cups. Nope, all of their ‘ritas are served in 16-ounce glasses with an edible orchid to boot. No matter what the flavor, you won’t be let down.
2. Chacho’s Multiple locations, chachos.com
3. La Gloria 100 E Grayson, (210) 267-9040, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria
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EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT
Dive Bar 1. Oak Hills Tavern 7920 Fredericksburg, (210) 614-8855 Possibly the only dive bar on the planet to offer duck confit on its in-house menu, Oak Hills surprises in other ways as well. For instance, while a scruffy cast of regulars call Oak Hills’ home, so too does DJ Mighty Iris, who hosts her Femme Fatale Friday with a mix of welcome throwback tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s. The beer selection goes beyond Buds and Millers to include a variety of Texas brews on draft and in bottles, and among the liquors are several by Texas distillers like Cinco, Enchanted Rock, Tito’s and Source of All Happiness. But if that’s all too freaky for you, don’t worry, at its most basic, Oak Hills delivers cheap drinks and a friendly atmosphere, which is sometimes all you need.
2. The Mix 2423 N St. Mary’s, (210) 735-1313
3. Hi-Tones 621 E Dewey, (210) 785-8777
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Best-Looking Bartenders 1. Richard Hunter at Oak Hills Tavern 7920 Fredericksburg, (210) 614-8855 When informed that many people had voted him the “best-looking bartender” in San Antonio, Richard Hunter said, “What? Like, as a joke?” We don’t know, hon, but our brief interaction convinced us that Hunter is a ’tender to be recognized, smoldering bedroom eyes or no. This cutie’s unfailingly friendly and helpful to his Tavern patrons and exudes a charisma that has likely caused many a customer to get all twitterpated, whether Hunter knows it or not. So, if you’re looking for mere eye candy to quench your thirst, your quest may be ongoing, but if you want a bartender you can actually see a future with, you’ll wanna hook up with Hunter.
2. Big Hops Growler Station
3. Blue Box Bar
Multiple locations, bighops.com
312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 227-2583, blueboxbar.com
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October 29, 2014
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
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Garrison Keillor
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December 16, 2014
Blind Boys of Alabama with Mavis Staples
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November 13, 2014
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October 30, 2014
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November 6, 2014
Don Williams
January 18, 2015
November 9, 2014
Dinosaur Train Live!
David Sedaris
January 9, 2015
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February 26, 2015
Arlo Guthrie Alice’s Restaurant
January 16-18, 2015
One Drop of Love
February 27, 2015
The Peking Acrobats
March 2, 2015
Lang Lang
April 10-12, 2015
One Man Star Wars
May 12, 2015
Streetcar Named Desire
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AROUND TOWN
H UNIQUE Attraction
H = Critic’s pick
South Texas Popular Culture Center 1017 E Mulberry, (210) 792-1312, stpcc.org
H Public Place to Have Sex
San Antonio is home to several eccentric museums and attractions. They’re all charming and earnest and DIY in that puro San Anto way, plus they’re marvelously affordable and accessible. While by now places like the Toilet Seat Art Museum and the Magic Lantern Castle Museum are fairly well known, one has largely evaded mention: The South Texas Popular Culture Center, or Tex Pop for short. Founded by Margaret Moser (a SA native best known as the Austin Chronicle’s forever music critic) and Michael Ann Coker with much assistance by Hickoids’ Jeff Smith and neighboring business Planet K, Tex Pop endeavors to “collect, document, exhibit, preserve and interpret South Texas music and music-related art and history,” and basically prove that while the state capital gets much of the credit for defining pop music in Texas, our region has a muy hip history, too. Since opening in 2012, Tex Pop has made its case via exhibits spotlighting Doug Sahm, the Sex Pistols’ 1978 performance here, Chicano Soul, Augie Meyers and legendary music venue Teen Canteen. The current exhibit on radio personality Bruce Hathaway is the first in a series titled “Alamo Airwaves” that will revisit some of SA’s best-loved music radio stations and DJs. According to Coker, upcoming exhibits will likely include one on the accordion and Flaco Jiménez, the Rolling Stones’ 1964 performance here (“Everybody hated them,” said Coker) and something related to heavy metal. Tex Pop has recently doubled in size, as well, allowing for one permanent collection and one rotating exhibit, plus more space for live music. Stop on by weekend afternoons and like them on Facebook to keep up with all their events.
San Antonio Botanical Gardens 555 Funston, (210) 207-3250, sabot.org
Place to People Watch
Feeling exhibitionist? Too randy to make it home? Digs not suited for bangin’? If you’re caught, sex in public is a Class A misdemeanor, meaning a fine of up to $4,000 and up to a year in the big house. But if Uncle Sam’s discipline adds to the act’s kinkiness, appease that public lust at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Try the East Texas Pineywoods area for some backwoods lovin’, or the futuristic Palm and Cycad Pavilion for getting weird in a utopian, tropical setting. Whatever you’re looking for, SABOT offers several backdrops for bumpin’ uglies, from vaguely secluded to all-out on display. But please, check your plant allergies first and avoid the children’s vegetable garden.
BED & BREAKFAST
1. The River Walk thesanantonioriverwalk.com
2. The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, (210) 582-6255, theshopsatlacantera.com
3. Pearl Brewery 303 Pearl Pkwy, #300, atpearl.com
NAIL SALON
1. King William Manor
1. Mood Boutique Nail Salon
1029 S Alamo, (210) 222-0144, kingwilliammanor.com
23 Brees, (210) 277-7096, moodnailsalon.com
Once known as “The Columns on Alamo,” this 1892 Greek revival mansion boasts a stately bohemian character, with previous reincarnations as a community theater and a bookstore. A modern touch of vintage spans nine distinctly themed guest rooms; a few lead out to the veranda overlooking Southtown. Guests enjoy strolling to galleries and restaurants, and breakfast is served at Madhatter’s Tea House.
The modern and sleek Mood Boutique nailed it with a comprehensive menu of pampering services that include pedicures, nail art and facial waxing in a serene parlor. A collection of the latest nail colors and a friendly staff keep clients returning for a quality ‘cure. The mood at this boutique? Relaxed.
2. O’Casey’s Bed & Breakfast
3. Eva’s Escape at the Gardenia Inn
225 W Craig, (210) 738-1378, ocaseybnb.com
307 Beauregard, (210) 223-5875, evasescape.com
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2. The Vanity Room SA 11703 Huebner, Ste 201 #38, (210) 414-6985, thevanityroomsa.com
3. Ann’s Nails and Spa 280 E Basse, Ste 101, (210) 832-8801, annsnailsandspa.com
AROUND TOWN
H Urban Legend The Haunted Railroad Tracks Corner of Shane and Villamain Roads Featured on Unsolved Mysteries and Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, the haunted railroad tracks (aka “the ghost tracks”) on the city’s South Side carry a spooky legend that draws thrillseekers to the intersection of Shane and Villamain Roads. A school bus accident on the tracks many years ago still haunts the area—it’s said if you leave your car idle on the tracks supernatural energy will cross your vehicle over; if you pour flour on your bumper, tiny handprints will appear; and, if you listen closely, you may hear faraway screams. Perhaps the creepiest element of all: Until this day, no one has ever found any existing record of the tragic accident...
H Place to Entertain a Kid Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards, (210) 495-5888, morganswonderland.com
H SA Place That Feels Like NYC Lawrence Markey Gallery 311 6th, (210) 228-9966, lawrencemarkey.com Next time your East Coast-loving relations turn up their snotty noses at San Antonio’s perceived lack of posh, take them to Lawrence Markey Gallery. Markey, a SA native, did in fact spend several years in NYC’s art world, operating his eponymous gallery there from 1990-2004, first in SoHo and then on the Upper East Side near the Whitney. Markey’s San Antonio space, which he opened in 2005, has the gritty urban reuse feel of SoHo (courtesy of an airy downtown warehouse renovated by Lake|Flato and modified by New York architect Andrew Berman) and the exclusivity of an UES gallery (note the subtle little door plaque in place of a business sign and the lack of front-facing windows). There’s also a lovely garden terrace open during receptions for pretending that we don’t actually live in the climate of Mordor. Then, of course, there’s the artists and exhibitions: Markey has displayed works by well-known international artists like Suzan Frecon, Fred Sandback, Lawrence Weiner, James Castle and Wayne Thiebaud. Though he primarily focuses on works on paper, his latest exhibition (which you can still catch if you hurry, it ends April 25) features some captivating paintings on canvas by John Zurier. You likely won’t see Markey’s next exhibit splashed on billboards and fullpage ads, but you can get on the mailing list by contacting info@lawrencemarkey. com or by visiting during regular gallery hours (how very New York!) from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. For any serious art lover here, it’s worth it.
Water, sand, swings and trains are as universal as it gets for child’s play. Billed as “the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park,” Morgan’s Wonderland was designed specifically for special needs children, but it easily appeals to all kids. Only a few years old, the 25-acre park is fresh, spacious, friendly and relaxed. While it features traditional rides like a colorful carousel and a locomotive train, what makes the park spectacular are the free-play areas for children with and without disabilities. The Butterfly Playground and Pirate Island Playground are surprisingly modern, safe and fun. They beat the pants off any playground in the city and broad canopies shade them, making for an outdoor experience that’s actually tolerable come summer vacation. There are seesaws, rolling-pipe slides and swings galore. Plus, everything is wheelchair-accessible, which means a soft, rubber surface and a lot of space. The Music Garden, water play area and Sensory Village feature playscapes with activities that rival the best children’s museums in Texas. Their take on the ever-popular pretend grocery store includes a bubbling toy lobster aquarium. There is a small lake with a fishing wharf, and the pièce de résistance: an enormous sand circle with miniindustrial diggers, buckets and toys. (A word to the wise: let the kids play in the sand first, so they can shake it out at the park and not in the car.) There is a concession stand with plenty of picnic areas and you can bring your own food. Admission is free for children with special needs and children under two years old. Otherwise, admission for children ages three to 10 years is $10; general admission is $15. All proceeds support the park and its programs for special needs children.
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AROUND TOWN
H Bathroom to Sneak into as a Non-customer
during Fiesta Starbucks
Multiple locations, starbucks.com We’re going to break our own rule here and nominate a non-local business as the best place to sneak into as a non-customer during Fiesta. For one, locally owned businesses downtown have it tough as it is without your cheap, stanky asses fouling up their joints. For two, Starbucks is known as the haven for weenie bladders worldwide, because the bigwigs realize that once one has relieved oneself, a venti iced sugar-free hazelnut latte suddenly sounds much more appealing. And for three, there’s plenty of Starbucks downtown alone: one by River Center Mall, one on St. Mary’s and Houston and one on McCullough and Quincy. Just remember, while it’s corporate policy to give furtive whizzers a pass, employees themselves may be less understanding. Since they’re the ones watching the Sbux thrones, make nice and be respectful if they ask you to take your pee-pee dance somewhere else.
H Place to Get High in Public Vacant Building Anywhere (but mainly Downtown) We’ll level with you, this was a toughie because being high in public can be kind of a nightmare for some folks, present company included. But, it struck us that there’s a place where you’re unlikely to run into anyone else, yet which lacks the heavily policed vibe even the most expansive public parks or grimiest bars seem to boast. This is a secret druggies have been using FOR YEARS—the vacant building. Best part: They’re everywhere in San Antonio! If there’s not one in your ’hood, take your pipe downtown, since nearly a third of property there is uninhabited day and night. Second best part: You’ll actually be doing the City of San Antonio a favor. Currently, it’s much easier for the City to take care of these pockets of blight if they can be proved habitually dangerous. Say, if the wrong kind of element was caught repeatedly loitering in the vicinity getting high. While you’re toking, snorting, shooting or what have you, cast your glazed, red eyes around and take note of any potential structural dangers too; that can help strengthen the case against negligent property owners who are likely sitting on the bummer buildings waiting for SA’s seller’s market to get hot enough to unload the pile of crap for a pile of cash. Though the SAPD is unlikely to appreciate your civic service if they bust you, at least you’ll know you’re not a total drain on society.
Bowling Alley 1. University Bowl 12332 I-10 W, (210) 699-6235, ubbowl.com
2. Bandera Bowling Center 6700 Huebner, (210) 523-1716, banderabowlingcenter.com
3. Oak Hills Lanes 7330 Callaghan, (210) 344-6251, oakhillslanes.com
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AROUND TOWN
Pet Grooming 1. Bark of Southtown 1032 S St. Mary’s, (210) 380-8824, barkofsouthtown.com While pets might consider baths torture, leaving our four-legged babies at the groomer can be stressful for us, too. Thankfully for those with separation anxiety, Bark is operated by compassionate animal lovers who go the extra mile—recently evidenced when they offered free nail trims to dogs attending Síclovía. And while you wouldn’t guess it from the name, they even groom cats.
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2838 N Loop 1604, Ste 103, (210) 494-2252
3. Lucy’s Doggy Daycare and Spa
Place to Adopt a Pet 1. San Antonio Pets Alive! Animal Care Services, 4710 Hwy 151; Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoption, 210 Tuleta, (210) 647-2007, sanantoniopetsalive.org Keeping our furry friends out of harm’s way, San Antonio Pets Alive! ensures dogs and cats evade or be removed from kill shelters by offering pet adoption, pet fostering, one-time or monthly donating and volunteer services. Since January 2012, the program has rescued more than 10,000 animals, and another 3,000 pets at the new Paul Jolly Adoption Center, across from the SA Zoo, are expected to find new homes yearly. Readers give our resident pet rescuers two (opposable) thumbs up!
2. Animal Defense League 11300 Nacogdoches, (210) 655-1481, adltexas.org
3. San Antonio Humane Society 4804 Fredericksburg, (210) 226-7461, sahumane.org
Dog Park 1. Phil Hardberger Park West: 8400 NW Military Hwy; East: 13203 Blanco; (210) 226-8339, philhardbergerpark.org Dogs love it and you love it (they exercise while you chill). Your furry loved ones can enjoy two dog parks, each divided into separate areas for small and large dogs. Plenty of water fountains are available, providing a perfect way for your pups to beat the heat. Just expect an exhausted, muddy canine companion on the ride home.
2. McAllister Park 13102 Jones-Maltsberger, (210) 207-7275
3. Lucy’s Doggy Daycare Multiple locations, lucysdoggydaycare.com
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AROUND TOWN
Public Swimming Pool 1. San Pedro Springs Park Pool 1315 San Pedro, (210) 207-7275
2. Alamo Heights Pool 250 Viesca, (210) 824-2595, heightspool.com
3. Woodlawn Park Pool 1103 Cincinnati, (210) 207-7275
H Sunset Spot Pearsall Park 4700 Old Pearsall, (210) 207-7275 Watching the sunset can be so romantic … which is why you should do it at a former dump on the South Side. Seriously, Pearsall Park, formerly known as Mt. Trashmore when it was the site of a landfill from the 1960s to ’80s, now boasts the best unobstructed, 360-degree views in the city thanks to rolling, treeless hills. There’s also very little structural development there right now, but that should change when Parks and Rec begins spending the $7.5 million awarded to Pearsall in the 2012 bond cycle. While that’s sure to infuse the mainly vacant space with a lot of awesome activity, hit it now for a quiet, breezy overlook unlike anything else in city limits.
Childcare 1. Block and Dreeban School for Young Children Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio, 1200 NW Military Hwy, (210) 302-6846, jccsanantonio.org
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The JCC’s daycare and pre-school covers children ages six weeks to five years old. The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Jewish culture and traditions are integrated throughout daily activities. There are also afterschool programs for grades K-12. And rest easy, staff members are college-educated and well-credentialed to take care of your little one.
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2. TIE: Colonial Hills United Methodist School 5247 Vance Jackson, (210) 349-1092, colonialhills.info
Discovery World Learning Center Multiple locations, discoveryworldsa.com
3. Country Home Learning Center Multiple locations, countryhomelearningcenter.com
5200 W Old US Hwy 90, (210) 337-3663, safoodbank.org Hungry families have been additionally strained by recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, and the nonprofit SA Food Bank is feeling the hit as they try to feed the 58,000 residents a week that visit them for services. While the cafeteria hall is utilized as an emergency resource, after the cuts took place, the hall now sees regular use. As President Eric Cooper told the Current earlier this year, the SAFB is under unprecedented demand on their already limited supply. Hats off to our local food bank, working overtime to make up for the loss in food assistance.
RUNNER-UP: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro, (210) 228-0201, esperanzacenter.org
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PET BOARDING 1. Lucy’s Doggy Day Care and Spa Multiple Locations, (210) 495-3647, lucysdoggydaycare.com
2. Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play and Stay Multiple Locations, pawderosaranch.com
3. Green Dog Kennels 610 E Josephine, (210) 930-8600, greendogkennels.com
PLAYGROUND 1. Phil Hardberger Park West: 8400 NW Military Hwy; East: 13203 Blanco; (210) 226-8339, philhardbergerpark.org
2. HemisFair Park 600 HemisFair Way, (210) 207-3677
3. Landa Branch Library 233 Bushnell, (210) 207-9090, mysapl.org
Fiesta Event 1. A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) La Villita, niosa.org
2.King William Fair S Alamo between Pereida and Probandt, kwfair.org
3. Oyster Bake St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria, oysterbake.com
Non-Fiesta Festival 1. Luminaria luminariasa.org We assume you based your choice on last year’s Luminaria, because this March came and went without the City-sponsored evening extravaganza of arts for all. Last year, news broke that the six-year-old fest was considering major changes like moving the one-night event to the fall and expanding it to 10 days, plus inviting non-local artists to participate. Since then, Luminaria reps have been mum on details.
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2. Mizuumi-Con Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th St, mizuumicon.org
3. Maverick Music Festival La Villita, maverickmusicfestival.com
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Spa
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1. Spa Black
1. Medusa Salon
7272 Wurzbach Pkwy, #804, (210) 615-6625, spablack.com
2102 McCullough, (210) 320-1556, facebook.com/medusasanantonio
2. Spa D’Sante
2. K Charles & Co
Multiple locations, spadsante.com
Multiple locations, kcharlesco.com
3. The Spa at Folawn’s
201 Jackson Keller, (210) 832-8009, facebook.com/meccahairstudiosatx
14353 Blanco, (210) 408-0101, folawns.com
3. Mecca Hair Studio
PLACE TO WORK ON YOUR LAPTOP 1. Local Coffee Multiple locations, localcoffeesa.com
H Puro San Anto Festival Tejano Conjunto Festival Rosedale Park, 340 Dartmouth, (210) 271-3151, guadalupeculturalarts.org/tejano-conjunto-festival There’s no better place on Earth to catch conjunto than San Anto, the regional mother of the genre. Among the many, many festivals held throughout San Antonio each year, nothing elicits quite the grito that the Tejano Conjunto Festival does. For the past 33 years, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, aided by energetic coordinator (and real deal conjunto player in his own right) Juan Tejeda, has brought the world’s leading tejano and conjunto musical acts and their fans to the heart of the West Side. This year, the jam-packed, three-day festival features some 25 acts, including a first-ever TCF appearance by the re-formed Texas Tornadoes (RIP Doug Sahm), local master Max Baca and Dutch wunderkid Dwayne Verheyden. There’s also workshops, special commemorative presentations, a free seniors dance by conjunto queen Eva Ybarra and plenty of traditional food, drink and merch to check out. For us, the trimmings don’t matter as much as witnessing a true San Antonio stroll around the large dance floor and the octagenarians that seem to reanimate when they hear “Ay Te Dejo en San Antonio” or “Clementina.” The affordable ticket prices (generally less than $20 per day) make it an easy way to unite San Antonians rich and poor, young and old. Mark your calendars for May 14 (the seniors’ dance), and May 16-18 (the main festival). If you miss this event, you’re missing a huge part of our city’s considerable charm.
2. Halcyon 1414 S Alamo, (210) 277-7045, halcyonsouthtown.com
3. Geekdom 112 E Pecan, #11, (210) 373-6730, geekdom.com
VIEW IN THE CITY 1. Tower of Americas 739 E Cesar Chavez, (210) 223-3101, toweroftheamericas.com
2. HemisFair Park 600 HemisFair Way, (210) 207-3677
3. Hays Street Bridge 803 N Cherry
Authentic Jukebox 1. Bar America 723 S Alamo, (210) 223-1285
4522 Fredericksburg, (866) 420-8626, santikos.com
The votes came in before the announcement that Bar America’s new owner would switch the vintage, LP-playing juke box for a streaming number, so let’s consider this a eulogy to the best juke in town. But don’t worry—Roger Miller, Patsy Cline, Ella, various Fats-es and all the favorites of yesteryear will be uploaded into the new machine.
2. Santikos Palladium
2. Tucker’s Kozy Korner
MOVIE THEATER 1. Santikos Bijou
17703 I-10 W, (866) 420-8626, santikos.com
1338 E Houston, (210) 320-2192, tuckerskozykorner.com
3. City Base Cinema
3. Mary Ann’s Pig Stand
2623 SE Military, (210) 531-3000, citybasecinema.com
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CITY PARK 1. Phil Hardberger Park West: 8400 NW Military Hwy; East: 13203 Blanco; (210) 226-8339, philhardbergerpark.org
2. Brackenridge Park 3700 N St. Mary’s, (210) 207-3000, brackenridgepark.org
3. Woodlawn Lake 1103 Cincinnati, (210) 207-7275
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Start-up 1. Heartfire Media 4242 Woodstock, #206, (800) 235-3964, heartfiremedia.net
2. San Antonio Made by Hand Mercado Travis Park, 301 E Travis, (210) 331-3200, facebook.com/samadebyhand
3. Belle and Bold PR (210) 802-9072, facebook.com/belleandboldpr
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Place to Work 1. Rackspace 1 Fanatical Place, Windcrest, (800) 961-2888, rackspace.com
2. USAA 9800 Fredericksburg, (210) 531-8722, usaa.com
3. Institute for Women’s Health
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Multiple locations, (210) 349-6626, ifwh.org
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DIY Venue 1. SoFlo Market
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1344 S Flores, soflomarket.com We admit this is not the answer we expected for this subcategory, but SoFlo is so darn cute it deserves the hype. The one-year-old, pop-up artisan market takes over a warehouse the second Saturday of every month with a small but well curated selection of vendors hawking handmade items from loteríainspired T-shirts to all-natural skincare products and plenty of Spurs-related tchotchkes in between.
2. The Ten Eleven
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1011 Avenue B, (210) 320-9080, theteneleven.com
3. TIE: The Renewable Republic
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1903 S St. Mary’s, (210) 338-8810
1020 Roosevelt, 10bitworks.com
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CrossFit Box 1. Blue Star CrossFit 1 Winnco, (281) 687-5560 bluestarcf.com
2. Mission CrossFit 827 E Rector, (210) 865-9348, missioncrossfitsa.com
3. CrossFit925 crossfit925.com
Museum 1. The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway, (210) 357-1900, wittemuseum.org
2. McNay Art Museum 6000 N New Braunfels, (210) 824-5368, mcnayart.org
3. San Antonio Museum of Art 200 W Jones, (210) 978-8100, samuseum.org
H Outdoor Place to Watch a Movie San Antonio Museum of Art 200 W Jones, (210) 978-8100; (210) 212-9373, samuseum.org; slabcinema.com Rick and Angela Martinez’s Slab Cinema has been “building community through outdoor movie events” since its inception in 2004 (on its namesake concrete slab across from La Tuna) and continues to expand its scope by screening kidfriendly, nostalgic and grown-up films in a growing list of places. While we’re looking forward to seeing how their Movies by Moonlight series fares in the move from Hemisfair to Travis Park in June, we can’t get enough of their pop-ups on SAMA’s serene lawn. Initiated with the cleverly curated Family Flicks series, the Slab/SAMA collab recently branched out with a bar-equipped screening of Much Ado About Nothing—an adult-focused outing the museum plans to continue this summer in conjunction with the exhibition “Matisse: Life in Color.”
Theater Company 1. The Overtime Theatre
H Place to Sleep in Public San Pedro Springs Park 1415 San Pedro, (210) 207-7275 The nearly 50-acre historic San Pedro Springs Park has ample room to get lost in reverie, take a quick nap or just pass out among the verdant scenery. Let the sun rays wash over you while you lay out by the gigantic pool, get some shut eye during a picnic on the grass (FYI, no alcohol allowed) and snuggle up on the gazebo. Even if it’s a rainy day, you can still get your doze on—just step on over to the San Pedro Library, where you’re bound to find some peace and quiet on your Saytown scour for slumber.
1203 Camden, (210) 557-7562, theovertimetheater.org The mission of this Best of SA veteran winner hasn’t changed since the theater’s move from the Blue Star Arts Complex to a two-stage space near the Pearl. Overtime’s plays and musicals are just as eccentric and original, like the upcoming The Canard of Vaucanson by James Burnside (a ridiculous spin on the original first family: Adam, Eve and Cain).
2. The Woodlawn Theater 1920 Fredericksburg, (210) 267-8388, woodlawntheatre.org
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Bike Route 1. Mission Reach sanantonioriver.org/mission_reach/mission_reach.php
2. Leon Creek Greenway sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/greenway_trails_leon.aspx
3. McAllister Park 13102 Jones Maltsberger, (210) 207-7275
SKATE PARK 1. Lady Bird Johnson Community Park 10700 Nacogdoches, (210) 207-7275
2. San Pedro Springs Park 1415 San Pedro, (210) 207-7275
3. The Rollercade 223 Recoleta, (210) 826-6361, therollercade.com
JOGGING TRAIL 1. Phil Hardberger Park West: 8400 NW Military Hwy; East: 13203 Blanco; (210) 226-8339, philhardbergerpark.org
2. Leon Creek Greenway sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/greenway_trails_leon.aspx
3. Mission Reach
HAIR • NAILS • MASSAGE
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YOGA STUDIO 1. Southtown Yoga Loft 724 S Alamo, #2, (210) 838-0643, southtownyogaloft.com
2102 McCullough, San Antonio, TX | 210.320.1556
An airy, light-filled loft on South Alamo, Kristal Cuevas’ studio is beloved by locals and out-of-towners for its wood floors, exposed brick and windows in lieu of mirrors. There’s an organic sense of space and practice. Friendly and relaxed, classes include Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Kundalini as well as Friday Night LIVE (flow with live music) and Saturday morning kids yoga.
2. The Synergy Studio 300 E Grayson, #100, (210) 824-4225, thesynergystudio.com
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PUBLIC MURAL 1. Underneath It All Artists: David “Shek” Vega and Nik Soupé San Antonio Current building, 915 Dallas
2. Dare to Be Powerful Artists: GirlZone, Jane Madrigal, Andrea Figueroa Westfall Bridge, Westfall & Hackberry
3. The Spirit of Healing Artist: Jesse Treviño Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, 333 N Santa Rosa
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PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION 1. F.I.S.H. Artist: Donald Lipski San Antonio River Walk, Museum Reach, I-35 underpass
2. Giant Paleta Bike Rack Artist: Casey Cooper and students San Anto Cultural Arts, 2120 El Paso
3. Ballroom Luminoso Artists: Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock Theo & Malone underpass at I-35
ART GALLERY 1. Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum 116 Blue Star, (210) 227-6960, bluestarart.org Despite the “museum” moniker, San Antonio’s longest-running contemporary art space has always felt more like a big gallery. Last year, amid a swirl of leadership changes, Blue Star managed to host the gargantuan centerpiece group show for the Texas Biennial. More recently, the institution wisely chose Mary Heathcott as the latest executive director, sure to help this star shine even brighter.
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2. Cinnabar Art and Custom Jewelry Gallery 1420 S Alamo, Ste 147, (210) 557-6073, cinnabarart.com
3. Gravelmouth Gallery 1906 S Flores, (210) 367-2528, gravelmouthgallery.com
COMEDY CLUB 1. Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 618 NW Loop 410, #312, (210) 541-8805, lolsanantonio.com
2. The Overtime Theater 1203 Camden, (210) 557-7562, theovertimetheater.org
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Cage the Elephant
Jay Phillips COMEDY
Plenty of comics have speculated about what Obama’s pillow talk might sound like, but Jay Phillips takes the premise further by imbuing his impression with pseudo-inspirational come-ons eerily similar to the man himself’s actual State of the Union seduction lines. But Phillips— whom readers might recognize as Scootsie Double Day from Semi-Pro or Boo-Boo Buster from Baby Mama—seems less interested in making political points than in being really funny, a feat he manages to pull off while showing little, if any, of his work. Stories about runaway dogs and beat up friends get guffaws without diagrammable setups and punch lines, and Phillips delivers them with the sort of practiced professionalism that’s easy to confuse with effortlessness, more like a class clown holding court at a crowded house party than a paid laugh-extractor working a club with a two-drink minimum. $16, 8pm Wed-Thu, 8pm & 10:15pm Fri-Sat, 8pm Sun, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, Ste 312, (210) 541-8805, lolsanantonio.com. —Jeremy Martin
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Fiesta Gartenfest FIESTA
Imagine this. After NIOSA-ing a bit too hard, you start to doubt your ability to continue performing your celebratory civic duties throughout the entire course of the week. You wonder, “Can I really eat another gordita or bite my tongue through another round of unsolicited beer showers? Isn’t there an event where I can worship the Fiesta gods, but at a slightly slower speed?” Turns out, you’re in luck. Hosted by the oldest singing society in the state, Beethoven Maennerchor, Fiesta Gartenfest is a celebration of German heritage in Texas and an official Fiesta event that boasts a laid-back and family-friendly atmosphere. At the gorgeous and cozy biergarten, you’ll be treated to live music performed by the 50-piece Maennerchor (among other acts), delicious German food and beer (we recommend German potato salad and Krombacher) and general gemütlichkeit (cheeriness and relaxation). Prost! $5 suggested donation, 5pmmidnight Wed-Fri, 422 Pereida, (210) 222-1521, beethovenmaennerchor.com. –James Courtney
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Cage the Elephant MUSIC
If you know one Cage the Elephant track, it’s probably “No Rest for the Wicked.” To refresh, it’s the one that sounds suspiciously like a re-write of Beck’s “Loser,” only with a more dangerously catchy chorus. If the rest of the Kentucky band’s catalog didn’t bear the Beck resemblance in sound, it certainly did in style. The quartet’s few albums gleefully sported a “why the fuck not?” spirit, jumping from Cheap Trick’s power-pop, the Arctic Monkeys’ dance-floor alt-rock and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ blue-eyed funk, with no look given to the rearview. Cage the Elephant has settled a bit since those early records, with 2013’s Melophobia leaning in a more streamlined indie-rock direction. However, this approach has yet to dim the group’s electric live show, powered primarily by energetic frontman Matt Shultz. With Cleveland roots-rock combo J Roddy Walston & the Business in the opening slot, expect no rest for the wicked or otherwise. $20, 7pm, The White Rabbit, 2410 N St. Mary’s, (210) 737-2221, c3presents. frontgatetickets.com. —J.D. Swerzenski
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Shatner’s World FILM
“We Just Live in It” is the inevitable subtitle of William Shatner’s one-man show, which debuted on Broadway in 2012, and of all the solipsists to stake that claim, the one true Captain Kirk probably has the most shut-ins calling him god. If that’s you, dust off the doughnut pillow to watch and enjoy the filmed version, screened for a single night in theaters, regardless of how many times you saw it live on tour. Cheeklicking fans of Shatner’s “Rocket Man,” will hoot at the 83-year-old fitted with a flesh-tone wireless mic for the stereotypical black-box solo-show, but fans of both Shatner and good storytelling hoping for the sort of insight evident on Has Been (his pretty great collaboration with Ben Folds) might take encouragement from this: We haven’t seen Shatner’s World, but we did see Shatner last year, outside a Laurie Anderson show. $12-$15, 7:30pm, Regal Cielo Vista (2828 Cinema Ridge), Regal Huebner Oaks (11075 I-10 W), Cinemark McCreless Market (4224 S New Braunfels), Santikos Rialto (2948 NE Loop 410), fathomevents.com. —JM
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Dead the Poets MUSIC
Dead the Poets, a collaboration between San Anto natives Kizer and Law, is throwing a positively ill party to celebrate the release of its second album, Korean Mardi Gras. The album itself, which is already available in more or less finished form at kizersoze.bandcamp.com, excels on the strength of Kizer’s sultry yet bangin’ production (which features tons of delightfully brassy samples) and the rappers’ wittily profane flows. But the expansive 21-track behemoth of an album has something for all types of hip-hop lovers—from sassy social commentary to inventive if cringe-worthy similes, from sunny day jaunts to thumping club tracks. Like the album, the show in its honor features some of our best local hip-hop talent, including Chisme’s REL, MADONE and Current-lauded emcee Mr. Composition, among many others. But that’s not all. This unique party will also feature a producer showcase, burlesque dancers and live painting. $5-$15, 9pm, The Falls, 226 W Bitters, (210) 4905553, thefallsbar.com. –JC
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Blue Öyster Cult MUSIC
Depending on your age, watching early umlaut adopter Blue Öyster Cult perform in a parking lot is your chance to either: (a) star in your own Dazed and Confused deleted scene; (b) watch a pretty convincing re-enactment of the night you were conceived; or (c) relapse into biker drugs. At $10 (in advance), that’s a bargain in any case. That BÖC’s best known for “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” when the group also recorded a song with the chorus “Joan Crawford has risen from the grave,” is a pretty good indicator of what’s wrong with this country. Of the hits, “Godzilla” is maybe the most representative of the band’s scifi-obsessed glam metal, but collaborations with Michael Moorcock (“Black Blade”) and Patti Smith (“The Revenge of Vera Gemini”) are better examples of its actual awesomeness—a band as good as your weird uncle thinks KISS is. With Year of The Snake, Evil Reign, S.A. Territories and The Selfish Machines. $10-$15, 7pm-midnight, GJ Sutton State Parking Lot 2, 321 Center, E Commerce at Cherry, (210) 802-7655, siestafest.com. —Jeremy Martin
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Fiesta Blues Heritage Series MUSIC
Sure, Fiesta tends to be dominated by a handful of juggernaut events— NIOSA, Oyster Bake, you know the drill. But increasingly it’s been the more independent, less ruthlessly mobbed events that have given a reason to keep an eye on Fiesta each year. Last year’s Fiesta Blues Heritage Series proved itself one of those off-the-radar events worth checking, and thankfully it’s back around in 2014 to close out Fiesta on Sunday. The organizers have done a nice job of culling talent from across Texas, including R&B belter Lauren Silva, Houston sextet the Ezra Charles Band and Austin-based guitar monster and show headliner Allan Haynes. SA’s own No Refund Band, comprised of members from the San Antonio Blues Society, will open things with a bit of local blues flavor. Set this year at Sam’s, the daytime show should prove as strong a choice as any to cap off the season. $15-$45, 12:30-6pm, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E Grayson, (210) 2232830, samsburgerjoint.com. —JDS
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There’s no need to cry for Hal Prince, whose Bertolt Brecht-inspired production of Evita toured America for many a moon. (And for the record, we’re all for Brechtian stagings of anything here at the Current. The Music Man would rock.) But Prince’s original production was getting long in the tooth, and it was clearly time for a change: Michael Grandage’s clever and inventive new production—heavy on an “authentic” Buenos Aires ambience— featured Ricky Martin as Che in New York, with Josh Young filling in for the tour. In London, Grandage’s re-imagining of pivotal scenes particularly impressed—it’s tough to top Prince’s iconic “musical chairs” version of “Art of the Possible”—as did Rob Ashford’s terrific tango-inflected choreography. This tour’s leading lady is played by Caroline Bowman, who trades in Manhattan’s Kinky Boots for Evita’s stiletto heels. Evita takes flight—indeed, she will be high-flying, adored—starting April 29 at the Majestic. $26-$86, 7:30pm, The Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston, (210) 226-3333, majesticempire.com. —Thomas Jenkins
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San Antonio’s BEST Royalty Court Queen of the River Walk: Brandy Lopez, Latin Fusion | King of the River Walk: James Boone, Dick’s Last Resort Princess of the River Walk: Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt Hotel | Prince of the River Walk: Robert Sanchez, The Palm
Duchess of the River Walk: Christine Hernandez, Howl at the Moon | Duke of the River Walk: Mark Metzer, Preferred Landscape & Lighting
Countess of the River Walk: Tina Stolhandske, River City Run | Count of the River Walk: Michael Dudek, Westin River Walk Hotel
(Left to Right:) James Boone, Brandy Lopez, Nancy Kilpo, Christy Hernandez, Robert Sanchez, Tina Stolhandske. Not pictured: Mark Metzer, Michael Dudek
CONGRATULATIONS AND MUCH APPRECIATION TO THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK ROYALTY FOR 2014! Funds raised in their campaigns assist in production of over 20 free events on the world famous San Antonio River Walk. 170 CURRENT • April 23-29, 2014 • sacurrent.com
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We try our best to be sparing with the word “best” this time of year, but it’s worth pointing out that 46 years into the game, King William Fair still wraps up the best of Fiesta in one wacky package that raises funds for both arts education and community improvements in Texas’ first residential historic district. Simultaneously spoofing and celebrating Fiesta and its traditions, KWF’s 1.5-mile parade steps off at 9 a.m. and rounds up a wild bunch that this year includes tribal belly dancers, cheerleaders, actors, architects, politicians, the Tooth Fairy, “Napoleon and Josephine,” the Cornyation crew, “Fiesta zombies,” a troupe of “poorly costumed cross-dressers and other confused individuals,” a large dancing dog and 22 people masquerading as Taylor Swift. But even if you snooze through the colorful kickoff, KWF’s freak flag flies throughout the day, serving up a sprawling smorgasbord complete with festival fare, live music (courtesy of Cryin’ D.T. Buffkin and the Bad Breath, the Krayolas, Buttercup and many more), a Kids’ Kingdom and nearly 200 art and craft vendors. And did we mention the view? In addition to the dreamy backdrop of King William’s tree-lined streets and Victorian homes, KWF attracts upwards of 40,000 and even dogs get dolled up for the occasion (pet owners are encouraged to read the guidelines at kwfair.org/faqs). $10, 9am-6pm, King William (entrances include S St. Mary’s at King William and S Alamo at Beauregard), kwfair.org. —Bryan Rindfuss
ART
Final week: “Andy Warhol: The Athletes” Commissioned by collector Richard Weisman in 1977, Warhol’s The Athletes comprises screenprinted portraits of Muhammad Ali, O.J. Simpson, Dorothy Hamill, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Chris Evert, Jack Nicklaus, Willie Shoemaker, Rod Gilbert, Tom Seaver and Pelé. $5-$10, 10am-5pm Wednesday-Thursday, 10am-9pm FridaySaturday, 10am-6pm Sunday; San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W Jones, San Antonio, (210) 978-8100. Mary Ellen Mark: “Man and Beast: Photographs from Mexico and India” Renowned documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark visits Texas State to speak about her work featured in The Wittliff Collections’ exhibition “Man and Beast.” Attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing thewittliffcollections@txstate.edu. Free, 2pm Sunday; The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, Texas State University, 601 University, San Marcos, (512) 245-2313. MujerArtes Mother’s Day Sale Members of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center’s MujerArtes Clay Cooperative exhibit and sell works celebrating the lives of mothers, grandmothers, tías and daughters from all walks of life. Free, 10am-5pm Saturday-Tuesday; MujerArtes Studio, 1412 El Paso, San Antonio, (210) 223-2585. “Pace Gems” Curated by Linda Pace Foundation’s former Executive Director Maura Reilly and organized by Collection and Exhibitions Officer Kelly O’Connor, SPACE’s inaugural show reflects the late Artpace founder’s collection criteria while highlighting New Yorkbased artists (including Jim Hodges, Glenn Ligon, Marilyn Minter and Wangechi Mutu) alongside SA natives like Franco Mondini-Ruiz, Dario Robleto and even Pace herself. Free, noon-5pm Wednesday-Saturday; SPACE, 111 Camp, San Antonio, (210) 227-8400.
FILM
National Poetry Month Movie: Howl In celebration of National Poetry Month, Central Library screens Rob Epstein’s 2010 film starring James Franco as gay Beat-era poet Allen Ginsberg. Free, 7-8:30pm Wednesday; Central Library, 600 Soledad, San Antonio, (210) 207-2500. Peter Gabriel: Back to Front Recorded live at London’s famed O2 Arena, BAFTA-winning director Hamish Hamilton’s concert film Back to Front offers fans a rare, behindthe-scenes look at Peter Gabriel in celebration of the
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THEATER
Catch Me If You Can The Woodlawn stages the first local production of Catch Me If You Can, a musical caper based on a former con artist who passed $2.5 million in forged checks while masquerading as a pilot, a doctor, a lawyer and a US Bureau of Prisons agent. $15-$23, 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 3pm Sunday; Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg, San Antonio, (210) 7381117. Godspell Based on the Gospel of Matthew, Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak’s ‘70s-era musical Godspell plays out as a series of parables employing a variety of theatrical traditions including pantomime, acrobatics and vaudeville. $20-$33, 8pm Saturday, 4pm Sunday; Cameo Theatre, 1123 E Commerce, San Antonio, (210) 212-5454.
COMEDY
A Night in Pinche San Antonio Award-winning local comedy troupe Comedia A Go-Go takes aim at Fiesta (NIOSA, Kings, Queens, medals, parades, etc.) in an uncensored program combining live sketches and video.$10, 8:30pm Wednesday-Thursday, 8:30pm & 10:30pm FridaySaturday, 8:30pm Sunday; Rivercenter Comedy Club, 849 E Commerce, San Antonio, (210) 229-1420.
FIESTA
15th Annual A Taste of the Northside More than 60 local restaurants serve up cuisine samples, wine, beer and topshelf margaritas at this event benefiting Brighton Center, a nonprofit serving children with disabilities. $55-$60, 5:30-10:30pm Wednesday; The Club at Sonterra, 901 Sonterra, San Antonio, (210) 930-3669.
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Cypress Hill
Twenty-three years after the release of its critically and commercially acclaimed debut, and with a new album rumored to be on the way this year, seminal West Coast gangsta rap tribe Cypress Hill is swinging by Saytown just in time for Fiesta. The show, a part of the eighth annual Siesta Fest, will no doubt have a set list that reads like a greatest hits compilation, with (hopefully) a taste of what’s to come as the Chicano rap pioneers prepare to unleash their first album since 2012’s disappointing dubstep mess Cypress X Rusko. Super fan-friendly prices and a rare chance to see one of golden-era hip-hop’s most successful and influential acts? If you call yourself a hip-hop head, you’d be insane (most likely in the membrane) to miss this one. $10$15, 6pm, GJ Sutton State Parking Lot 2, 321 Center (corner of N Cherry and E Commerce), (210) 802-7655, siestafest.com. –James Courtney
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A Day in Old Mexico For the last six decades, the Asociación de Charros de San Antonio has championed charrería (often described as Mexican rodeo), competing throughout the year and attracting a diverse crowd each April with its beloved Fiesta charreada A Day in Old Mexico. Of the 10 official suertes (competitive roping and riding events performed in period costumes), the all-female escaramuza stands out as a fan favorite as it showcases a team of young ladies demonstrating precision skills while riding sidesaddle in colorful Adelita dresses. $3-$15, 1-6pm Sunday; Charro Ranch, 6126 Padre, San Antonio, (210) 532-0693. A Night In Old San Antonio La Villita takes center stage as 80,000 visitors gather to celebrate in the midst of 240 decorated food and drink booths, more than a dozen entertainment stages and 15 heritage-themed areas. $12-$15, 5:30-10:30pm Wednesday-Friday; La Villita, 418 Villita Street, San Antonio, (210) 207-8610. Battle of Flowers Band Festival More than 3,600 marching band students will compete for five different awards at this 76th annual event presented by the Battle of Flowers Association. In addition to performances such as “Conquistador” (Southside High School), “The Suite Shoppe” (Winston Churchill High School) and “Zombie Apocalypse” (Sandra Day O’Connor High School), the festivities include a Presentation of Colors by Jay High School JROTC and a fireworks finale. $3-$8, 6:30-9pm Thursday; Jerry Comalander Stadium, 12002 Jones Maltsberger, San Antonio, (210) 832-9284. Battle of Flowers Parade Upwards of 350,000 Fiesta fans are expected to attend this cherished, 123-yearold parade led by the Texas A&M Aggie Band and following a theme of The Magic of Make Believe. For details, visit battleofflowers.org. $12-$25, vanguard at 11:45am, parade at 12:15pm Friday; Broadway at Josephine through downtown to Martin at Santa Rosa, San Antonio. Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade Marching and equestrian units, organizations, the University of Texas Longhorn Band and many more come together for one of the nation’s largest illuminated parades. Celebrating its 66th year, the Flambeau features Grand Marshals “The Most Interesting Man in the World” and the Van de Putte family and the theme “A Time to Remember.” $12-$25, 7:15-11pm Saturday; Broadway at Grayson to Santa Rosa at Martin, following Broadway, N Alamo,
Commerce and Santa Rosa, San Antonio, (210) 3645349. Fiesta Cornyation Billed as the “raunchiest, cheapest event of Fiesta,” Cornyation spoofs current events, local politics and pop culture and this year welcomes guests into The Court of Festive Fêtes and Frivolous Faux Pas, to be ruled by King and Queen Anchovy Steve and Jody Newman. $15-$30, 7:30pm & 10pm WednesdayThursday; Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N St. Mary’s, San Antonio, (210) 226-3333. Fiesta Palooza Held in memory of The Ultimate Warrior, this unofficial Fiesta thowdown features 28 rock bands on four stages and “anything-goes” wrestling/lucha libre battles between Justin Vain, Porky, Avier “The Latin God” Santana, Fantasm Guerrero, Tigre Mysterio and special guests Cowboy Bobby Garret, Madd Dogg Ken Johnson and Skunk. “Moshing” in the ring will be permitted and masks are encouraged. $10, 6pm Sunday, Cadillac Bar, 212 S Flores, San Antonio, (210) 223-5533. Fiesta Pooch Parade Festively dressed Fiesta fans of the two- and four-legged variety wind through the tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights in a (three-mile) tail-wagging route. $20-$30, costume contest at 8:15am, walk at 9:15am Saturday; Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca, San Antonio, (210) 614-6734.
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Audacity
Sometimes it’s best to start a garage band before you know how to play your instrument. Songs come out more fluidly, with less of a self-conscious editing process, most likely ’cause you don’t know any better. The Black Lips did it in Atlanta, the Arctic Monkeys did it in England and the Ramones trashed around flawlessly in NYC. Together since their days in junior high, Fullerton, Calif.’s Audacity sounds like a band that learned to play shortly after they came up with a band name. The songs on their third release Butterknife sound like effortless, sun-kissed garage rock from dudes who’ve known each other since the days of braces and oppressive acne. Playing tight, feeling loose and representing the best of golden state garage rock, it’s Milo Goes to College in the 21st century. With the Rich Hands, Dark Planes and Junkie. $5, 9pm, Limelight, 2718 N St. Marys, (210) 735-7775, thelimelightsa.com. —Matt Stieb
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Friday, April 25
8th Annual Siesta Fest featuring Cypress Hill. GJ Sutton
8th Annual Siesta Fest Bring your cowbells, Blue Oyster
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State Parking Lot #2, 5-11pm
Artery Across the Nation Tour featuring Upon This Dawning. The Korova, 6pm
Dance Gavin Dance with Capture the Crown, Palisades,
Bleach Blonde and Alive In The Lights. The White Rabbit, 5pm Lonely Horse The SA duo kicks off their “last DIY tour” with Tides, Donella Drive and Jonah Vin. Hi-Tones, 8pm Noel McKay and Brennen Leigh Gruene Hall, 6-10pm Ruben V Aztec Theatre, 8pm
Cult are here to close out Siesta Fest. GJ Sutton State Parking Lot #2, 5-11pm Almost Patsy Cline Band Luckenbach Dance Hall, 8-11:30pm Apache 65 The Mix, 10pm Broseph The Phoenix Saloon, 5-7pm Chris Young Cowboys Dancehall, 7pm Cure for the Radio Jack’s Bar, 8pm
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San Antonio Food Bank features the Dirty River Boys. The concert is free, though attendees are asked to make a food or monetary donation. County Line, 6:30-10pm BYOV (DJ) Bring Your Own Vinyl, Hi-Tones, 9pm DJ PAK-MAN/DJ MV (DJ) Tucker’s Kozy Korner, 9pm Karaoke Wednesdays (Karaoke) Zombies, 9pm-2am Maya Guirao Project (Fusion) Luna, 9:30pm
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Ashes of Babylon Jack’s Bar, 11pm Cage The Elephant The White Rabbit, 7pm Dead the Poets The Falls, 9pm King Pelican The Cove, 8:30-11pm Matt The Cat Trio Gruene Hall, 6-10pm Merchants of Jazz Franco’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge/
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Composition, releases his latest LP Graffiti the Mind. Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music, 9pm Ray Wylie Hubbard Gruene Hall, 8pm Rhythm and Rose Fiasco Cocktails, 8pm Riff House Review featuring Matt Adler, Ali Holder, Ben Balmer and The Vantage. Sam’s Burger Joint, 7pmmidnight Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers Floore’s Country Store, 9pm Scott Shelby Moses Rose’s Hideout, 4pm Seek Irony Josabi’s, 8pm SIIINES 502 Bar, 9pm SKYROCKET! Aztec Theatre, 10:30pm Small Town Habit Thirsty Horse Saloon, 10pm-midnight The Dead Barons The Mix, 9pm The Jazz Protagonists Boardwalk Bistro, 7pm The Lavens The Cove, 9-11:30pm The Vantage, Ben Balmer, Ali Holder Sam’s Burger Joint, 8pm
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DJ Agosto Cuellar (DJ) Hi-Tones, 9pm DV8 (Rock/Pop) Stonewerks Big Rock Grille at the Vineyard, 9pm
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After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly (Cameron Diaz) soon meets the wife he’s been cheating on. And when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the three-timing SOB.
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Tucked away in an estate outside of London, Professor Coupland along with a team of university students conduct an “experiment” on Jane Harper, a young girl who harbors unspeakable secrets. What dark forces they uncover are more terrifying than any of them expected.
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An undercover cop Damien Collier (Paul Walker) tries to take down a ruthless crime lord with access to a neutron bomb by infiltrating his gang.
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Allan Haynes & Ezra Charles Sam’s Burger Joint, 12:30pm Ashley Rose The Cove, 1-3pm Felix Truvere & the Open Road The Falls, 10pm Fiesta Blues Heritage featuring Austin’s Lauren Silva, Ezra Charles Band and Alan Haynes. Sam’s Burger Joint, 12:30pm James Pardo The Phoenix Saloon, 3-6pm Jason Eady & Jamie Wilson and Friends Luckenbach Dance Hall, 1-5pm San Jose Mission Fest featuring Gibby Escobedo, Jimmy Edwards & The Original Old School Breed, with Roberto Pulido, Ram Herrera, David Lee Garza & Max Baca, 2010 Grammy Award Winners Los TexManiacs with Rick Trevino and Augie Meyers, 2014 Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia, Del Castillo, Bombasta, Amanda Cevallos and the High Hands. Mission San Jose, 11am-11pm Slim Bawb Gruene Hall, 12:30-4:30pm
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Indie Jazz Nite Featuring music from Tony Romero’s Spiders and Formative Fire. 502 Bar, 9pm
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psych sound harks back to the area’s heyday as a garage capital. Their newest release, Sonic Bloom, was released on The Black Angels’ Reverberation Appreciation Society record label. Limelight, 8pm
Tuesday Night Picker’s Circle with Ben Beckendorf Luckenbach Dance Hall, 5pm
Tuesday Night Song Swap Mark Juungers with Susan Gibson and Adam Caroll, Gruene Hall, 6-10pm
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time to gather clues on how best to accomplish all that good stuff. To get you started in your quest, here’s advice from Dale Carnegie: “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Does Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt run faster than any person alive? As far as we know, yes. He holds three world records and has won six Olympic gold medals. Even when he’s a bit off his game, he’s the best. At the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, he set the all-time mark for the 100-meter race—9.69 seconds—despite the fact that one of his shoelaces was untied and he slowed down to celebrate before reaching the finish line. Like you, Bolt is a Leo. I’m making him both your role model and your anti-role model for the foreseeable future. You have the power to achieve something approaching his levels of excellence in your own field -- especially if you double-check to make sure your shoelace is never untied and especially if you don’t celebrate victory before it’s won.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In his unpublished book The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John Koenig coins new words that convey experiences our language has not previously accounted for. One that may apply to you sometime soon is “trumspringa,” which he defines as “the temptation to step off your career track and become a shepherd in the mountains, following your flock between pastures with a sheepdog and a rifle, watching storms at dusk from the doorway of a small cabin.” To be overtaken by trumspringa doesn’t necessarily mean you will literally run away and be a shepherd. In fact, giving yourself the luxury of considering such wild possibilities may be a healing release that allows you to be at peace with the life you are actually living.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The supreme pleasure we can know, Freud said, and the model for all pleasure, orgasmic pleasure, comes when an excess tension built up, confined, compacted, is abruptly released.” That’s an observation by philosopher Alphonso Lingis. I bring it to your attention, Libra, because I expect that you will soon be able to harvest a psychospiritual version of that supreme pleasure. You have been gathering and storing up raw materials for soul-making, and now the time has come to express them with a creative splash. Are you ready to purge your emotional backlog? Are you brave enough to go in search of cathartic epiphanies? What has been dark will yield light.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The potential turning points that might possibly erupt in the coming days will not become actual turning points unless you work hard to activate them. They will be subtle and brief, so you will have to be very alert to notice them at all, and you will have to move quickly before they fade away. Here’s another complication: These incipient turning points probably won’t resemble any turning points you’ve seen before. They may come in the form of a lucky accident, a blessed mistake, a happy breakdown, a strange healing, a wicked gift or a perfect weakness.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You need to take some time out to explore the deeper mysteries of snuggling, cuddling and nuzzling. In my opinion, that is your sacred duty. It’s your raison d’etre, your ne plus ultra, your sine qua non. You’ve got to nurture your somatic wisdom with what we in the consciousness industry refer to as yummy warm fuzzy wonder love. At the very least, you should engage in some prolonged hugging with a creature you feel close to. Tender physical touch isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you happen to be an athlete, the coming week will not be a good time to headbutt a referee or take performance-enhancing drugs. If you hate to drive your car anywhere but in the fast lane, you will be wise to try the slower lanes for a while. If you are habitually inclined to skip steps, take short cuts and look for loopholes, I advise you to instead try being thorough, methodical and by-the-book. Catch my drift? In this phase of your astrological cycle, you will have a better chance at producing successful results if you are more prudent than usual. What?! A careful, discreet, strategic, judicious Sagittarius? Sure! Why not? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My interpretation of this week’s
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