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Business Profile: Kim Tucker: Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes
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Profile: Delayed Legacy, Conrad Netting IV learns of his father’s heroism
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Wine & Dine
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Home: Little Lantern Shines, a stone cottage in Alamo Heights is transformed
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22 AHISD School News 26
Neighborhood News
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78209 Restaurant Guide
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The Buzz
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Police Blotter
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09-Lives
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Vintage View
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78209 BU S INESS PROFILE
BUNDT SHOP OWNER’S PHILANTHROPY IS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
KIM TUCKER LOVES TO PAY IT FORWARD By BONNY OSTERHAGE
Photography by CASEY HOWELL
“Where are these cakes going?” That is a common question that Nothing Bundt Cakes owner Kim Tucker poses to her customers when they pick up an order. No, she’s not being nosy — she is genuinely curious. Kim is a people person who is interested in providing her customers with more than just scrumptious, made-from-scratch cakes. She wants to provide them with a taste of happiness too. “People tell us that getting one of our cakes makes their day,” she says with a big happy smile. That is why Kim has taken her business to the next level with a commitment to philanthropy that is more than just icing on the cake—it is her recipe for success.
PAYING IT FORWARD You’ve heard of the tooth fairy or even a fairy godmother, right? But a fairy “bundtmother”? That’s a new one, but it’s something that Kim came up with three years ago to commemorate the anniversary of the opening of her first shop, in Stone Oak. The “bundtmothers” are local high school students who, every June and July, don their wings and spend two days a week delivering free 8-inch cakes to unsuspecting recipients.
“We go around surprising locals,” says Kim, explaining that she begins by asking some of her frequent customers to select a person or business to receive a visit from the fairy bundtmother. The recipient then chooses the next person or business and it grows from there. “It’s a pay-it-forward approach,” says Kim. While it may be the most interesting way that Kim gives back to the community, it’s by no means the only way. Child Safe, Any Baby Can, the Junior League, San Antonio Food Bank and the Ronald McDonald House have all been on the receiving end of Kim’s sweet donations and contributions. Her newest endeavor? A backpack drive.Throughout the summer, any customer who brings in a new or gently used backpack to the Stone Oak or the Alamo Heights location will receive a free bundlet. “It’s just who I am,” Kim says of her philanthropic efforts. “I truly believe that what goes around comes around.”
BUNDTING IT OUT OF THE PARK Kim and her family moved to San Antonio from Fort Worth in 2011. After spending 17 years in the banking industry Kim suddenly found herself a stay-at-home mom in a new city where she didn’t know
anyone. At a loss for what to do, Kim found her calling when she heard about Nothing Bundt Cakes from a family friend. She and her husband purchased the San Antonio region of the franchise and, after spending a month in Las Vegas with the founders learning the recipes and operations, Kim was ready to open the first shop in June of 2012. She set her sights on Alamo Heights, but after discovering that she had her own “bundt in the oven,” she settled on the Stone Oak location in order to be closer to both home and the hospital. The sweet shop was met with success, and the Alamo Heights location followed in November of 2013. “This is a great location,” says Kim, although she acknowledges that the construction at Broadway and Hildebrand has hurt business at that location a bit. However, when you enter the cheery shop with its brightly colored walls and display cases filled with decadent desserts, it appears that business is booming. Customers, including local celebrities and members of the San Antonio Spurs, keep coming back for the sinfully delicious cakes, bundlets, and buntinis in flavors including red velvet, chocolate chocolate chip, cinnamon swirl and Kim’s personal www.78209magazine.com | 9
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favorite, pecan praline. The success of the businesses keeps Kim, an avid runner, hopping between the two locations daily, but she doesn’t mind. She enjoys being active and is involved in the Alamo Heights and the North San Antonio Chambers of Commerce, as well as the Stone Oak Business Association. “It’s allowed me to meet so many people, and I’ve learned so much,” she says with excitement. “It’s also helped me to learn my way around the city.” With so much on her dessert plate, Kim still finds time to spend with her husband and two boys, ages 5 and 2. It’s a sweet life that this effervescent shop owner says makes her happy by providing her with the opportunity to make others happy. “It’s fun to watch things come full circle,” she says.
DRESSING UP A BUNDT CAKE Since opening Nothing Bundt Cakes, owner Kim Tucker hasn’t had much time to pursue her love of baking from scratch at home. Here’s a quick “cheat” that she recommends for serving up a delicious dessert using an 8 - or 10-inch lemon bundt cake. 1. Place Nothing Bundt Cake lemon cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 2. Soak fresh blueberries in Limoncello (found at almost any liquor store) and place them in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 3. Right before serving, drain the blueberries and dump them into the center of the bundt cake. 4. Serve cold.
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HOW CONRAD NETTING IV LEARNED OF HIS FATHER’S HEROISM
By ERNIE ALTGELT Photography by CASEY HOWELL
It took Conrad John Netting IV 50 years to really “know” his father. The successful Alamo Heights-based CPA and long-term 78209 resident, born in 1944, six weeks after the combat death of his father, Conrad III, grew up with a few photographs, his mother’s remembrances and the knowledge that this man he never knew was buried in an American military cemetery in France. Then, thanks to the contents of a dusty footlocker, this son received a delayed legacy that unraveled the mysteries of who his father was, an intense love shared briefly between a husband and wife and, ultimately, how a fighter pilot earned the gratitude of a small village half a world away. With the passing of Conrad’s mother, Katherine, in 1993 came the inevitable duty of sorting through her possessions. It was during this activity that he discovered the olive drab military footlocker (bearing his father’s name) in the rear of his mother’s Olmos Park garage. He took it home. The unopened locker remained sealed until July 4, 1994, when, with gathered family watching, an emotional Conrad forced the box open, revealing an interior carefully packed 12 | july 2014
with 50-year-old uniforms, notebooks, medals and other items dating from the United States’ involvement in World War II. These preserved relics represented a direct link to his late father, Lt. Conrad J. Netting III, Fighter Pilot, U.S. Army Air Corps. The uniforms, medals and other military items were important to Conrad because they belonged to his father. Especially poignant was the young lieutenant’s flight log with a final entry (dated June 10, 1944) from a comrade detailing the crash of Netting’s P-51 Mustang after a dramatic strafing of enemy fuel trucks. Treasures of equal value, however, were the many personal letters the trunk contained — hand-written daily correspondence his newly wedded parents had sent back and forth five decades earlier. All chronicled the deep relationship the two had shared. Reading these letters and handling the military materials provided Conrad with a unique window back in time and a special insight into the man his father was. From the correspondence, Conrad grew to know the personal and private side of a loving husband and eager father-to-be. The enclosed medals and military documents established
his father as a brave and honorable man. It was eventually a letter from France, however, that completed the picture. Conrad discovered that his father was also a hero. That letter arrived eight years after the opening of the old footlocker. It was postmarked from the small village of Saint Michele des Andaines in Normandy, France, and was written by Sylvie Grandin. The Frenchwoman was writing on behalf of her father, Michel, who had been searching for information about a “brave American soldier named Conrad Netting.” Sylvie’s father was a child when Netting crashed near the village. Her paternal grandfather recovered the body and (at risk because of the German occupation) constructed a coffin, organized a funeral and interred the deceased that night in the cemetery. The downed pilot was hailed as a hero for his attack on the German fuel trucks — fuel that was destined to be used against the French population. Since that crash the name Conrad Netting has been revered in Saint Michele. After reading the letter, Conrad IV now realized “what town my father died in, that he had a Christian burial and that he was lovingly and com-
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passionately cared for at the end.” Comforting news (albeit late in coming) and greatly appreciated. Complete closure came with the Netting family traveling to Saint Michele in June of 2002—a few days from the anniversary of D-Day—to meet the Grandins and attend a ceremony where a plaque was dedicated honoring Lt. Conrad J. Netting III for his sacrifice benefiting the village, France and the entire free world. As Conrad IV remembers, “At the end of the ceremony, everyone turned toward the plaque and the flags above it — the American banner at the peak, two French tricolors at its sides. Fully expecting to hear the Marseillaise, the French national anthem, I was stunned to hear The Star-Spangled Banner. The crowd audibly caught its collective breath, and a quick glance revealed a tissue in nearly every hand.” Conrad’s wonderful story of discovery is emotionally chronicled in his self-authored book, Delayed Legacy, and is available for purchase at www.delayedlegacy.com. Conrad continues to be a sought-after speaker sharing this special story to appreciative audiences throughout San Antonio. He has just completed another trip back to Saint Michele. CONRAD J. NETTING AND HIS WIFE PAULEEN
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Conrad J. Netting IV has lived in or near 78209 for almost his entire life. He was born at Fort Sam Houston. His wife of 36 years, Pauleen, has lived in the zip code for more than 38 years. All three of their children attended Alamo Heights schools. Two of their grandchildren are currently enrolled. Professionally (not including writing and lecturing), Conrad heads Netting Pace, CPAs, the firm he founded in 1975 as a provider of traditional accounting services that today offers investment management, family office services, personal financial planning, estate and college planning and tax planning. Beyond business, Conrad enjoys working in his yard and garden, traveling and reading—especially about WWII and D-Day. As he admits, “I must have read 100 books on those subjects.” When asked about his deep connection with the area, he responds, “We’ve stayed in ‘09 because of the many friendships we have with other ‘09ers, because of the small-town feel, because just about everything we need (shopping, restaurants, medical) is in ‘09. I lived in Olmos Park for 15 years, Terrell Hills for 25 years, Alamo Heights for 11 years, and now Lincoln Heights for four years. I’m not planning on moving!”
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EARL ABEL’S
A CLASSIC ENDURES By RON BECHTOL
You will be happy to know, if you don’t already, that despite moving from its iconic Broadway location some years ago, Earl Abel’s still has its fair share of character—including the indelible, chatty-quirky waitresses. Some of them may be the same, for all I know. Even if you weren’t a fan of the equally iconic fried chicken, or the prodigious pies, or of Thursday’s Salisbury steak (who else does this, after all?), you’d still have to admit that service from a waitstaff that’s not cookiecutter interchangeable is reason enough to pay old Earl a visit. If it’s on a Wednesday, you can even have the meatloaf. Served with a Creole sauce that’s anything but dainty, the meatloaf is everything it should be: rustic, robustly flavored and generously portioned. There are more than a dozen available sides, and as two come with each daily special plate, feel free to go wild; if beets and mac and cheese are your secret passion, we won’t tell—but we will suggest that at least once the sautéed cabbage ought to be tried; it’s porky and still a little crunchy and reminds at least some of us that there’s virtue to be had in 16 | july 2014
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not overthinking a recipe. The baked “yam,” served swaddled in aluminum foil, is perhaps the epitome of that approach, but if you add a pat of the butter that comes with your yeasty dinner roll, it will all go down nicely. If dishes such as calf’s liver and onions and Sunday’s roast turkey and dressing have endured at Earl’s over the years, there have been a few changes to mark the passing of time: the addition of both an Akaushi beef and a bison burger is one of them, and it’s also hard to imagine that Earl would have featured fish tacos or gyro wraps in his day. We did experiment with fried pickles as an appetizer and found them fine of type. In any case, this is as good a time as any to admit that we really come for the pies. You will be happy to know again (if you don’t already) that Earl’s pies remain the standard by which all classics are judged. Lofty and light, the coconut meringue never fails to please—unless it’s the lemon meringue that gets the nod. Oh sure, there’s black bottom pie and even German chocolate cake to tempt, and they have also probably been on the menu since 1933. But there’s just something about meringue…
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LITTLE LANTERN SHINES
STONE COTTAGE IN ALAMO HEIGHTS IS TRANSFORMED FOR YOUNG FAMILY
By JOHN BLOODSWORTH | Photography By AL RENDON
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Nested in a canopy of mature trees, a small stone cottage was re-imagined by architect John Grable as a neighborhood beacon dubbed “The Little Lantern.” Two new glass bookends at both ends of the stone block open the living spaces to the outdoors. At night, their glow illuminates the meandering street flowing like a creek through this old, parklike Alamo Heights enclave. Built in the 1930s by noted architect H. C. Thorman, the house held wonderful craftsman qualities that appealed to the young couple who bought it. Their desire to maintain the integrity of the structure was realized with the contemporary addition that was needed for a growing family. “We wanted to have a home where we
could raise children,” says the active mother of 5-1/2-year-old twins. The couple moved into the new space just three months before their son and daughter were born. Located near the Alamo Quarry, the house was constructed with limestone acquired from the quarry site. To double the square footage, but remain sensitive to the original 1,400-squarefoot stone box, the glass room “bookends” house a formal dining space and a master suite. The master bedroom is built over an existing subterranean garage to the rear of the property. To keep the scale of the expansion from overwhelming the original house or its neighbors, the second story addition steps back from the front facade and retreats into the abundant live oak and elm canopy. The children’s bedwww.78209magazine.com | 19
rooms and a sun-filled playroom perch in this treetop setting. “We brought our children home to a tree house, and where there are now two beds, there were two cribs,” the delighted mother says. “I like it when you have friends over,” exclaimed her daughter as the twins ran to a window overlooking the backyard and outdoor dining terrace. This has become the lookout where the children wave to guests being entertained by the couple. The formal dining room has yet to fully materialize. With soaring exposed-beam ceilings and floor-to-ceiling expanses of glass, the space became a playroom for the growing children. A whimsical teepee rests at the ready for creative campouts, while a minitrampoline, slide set, art easel, train station and cars offer indoor entertainment for the adventuresome duo and their friends. “When they were younger, a tricycle course ran throughout the house,” says mom. This is a home meant for family. The proximity of the glass box playscape to the street offers frequent encounters with neighbors walking their dogs or other young couples pushing children in strollers along the tree-shaded avenue. The children wave to passersby while the family’s pet pooch greets four-legged friends with equal zeal. From their refined sophistication plus contemporary furnishings blended impeccably with treasured family pieces and an impressive collection of regional contemporary art, there is no doubt that these are also adult spaces. Yet they are completely child friendly. It is a harmonious habitat where family life is cherished and enjoyed.
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ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD 78209
GRADUATION NIGHT!
CELEBRATING THE ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014
Alamo Heights High School celebrated the educational journey of 369 candidates during graduation on June 5 at Laurie Auditorium on the campus of Trinity University. During the ceremony, AHHS faculty named Daniel Mays and Isabella Martinez as the 2014 Outstanding Students. Senior awards for a variety of subject areas were highlighted as well as numerous scholarship recipients with the class earning $11 million in scholarships. The class earned distinction throughout the year in a variety of endeavors. Students were recognized through the National Merit Scholarship Program with five finalists, five semi-finalists, 24 commended students and 10 National Hispanic Students. West Bakke earned a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT. Students earned state and national recognition for leadership and community service through their work on the AHHS Student Council. Earning recognition in fields ranging from writing to rocketry, students received Balfour Publishing’s National Yearbook Award and Texas UIL Award of Distinction, the Texas UIL Newspaper Award of Achievement, and the NCTE Excellence in Student Literary Magazines for the Jabberwocky, all while being the only team in the nation to successfully launch a high-altitude rocket. Seniors excelled in the arts, producing The Sound of Music, a collaboration of orchestra, choir, theater and art students. Athletic achievements were numerous, as AHHS earned the Dan Cook Cup on the strength of four regional championships, signifying AHHS as the top overall high school sports program in the San Antonio Express-News area. The school finished seventh in the state in the prestigious Lone Star Cup competition, which measures success in all UIL activities, including fine arts, academic competitions and sports.
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NEW! ANNUAL PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND ONLINE REGISTRATION
Beginning Aug. 1, Alamo Heights Independant School district will annually require current proof of residence. The district will also require all parents to utilize an online registration system, which will open Aug. 1. In order to access the online registration system in August parents will need a Home Access Center account. If parents have not done so already, the district asks them to establish a
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WHAT’S NEW IN By LESLIE FOLEY
‘09
EL MACHITO OPENS
It’s hot. That’s all there is to it, but there’s a lot of hot happenings right here in ’09. It’s about time the corner of Basse and Jones Maltsberger found a new tenant. And not just anyone, but chef Johnny Hernandez has opened El Machito in the old Stonewerks corner in the Quarry. I predict this hotspot will be serving up heaps of happiness to meat lovers in the beautiful outdoor setting. Family-style servings of mesquitegrilled meats, Mexican sausages prepared by hand in house, and the chef’s signature dish — locally sourced cabrito asado — will delight those with carnivorous appetites. It’s sizzling hot here!
BROADWAY-HILDEBRAND CONSTRUCTION NEAR COMPLETION
Of course, one cannot think of that corner without wondering what’s happening at Broadway and Hildebrand intersection — GOOD NEWS! A target completion date has been posted. The Broadway-Hildebrand project began in January 2013 with plans to improve drainage and traffic and prevent street flooding in the area. Projected opening is scheduled for next month. According to a press release sent by Gretchen Brice at the PR Boutique, “The Broadway, a 20-story one-of-a-kind luxury residential high-rise that sits at the southeast corner of Broadway and Hildebrand, released a rendering showing residents and San Antonio drivers what to expect at the newly refurbished intersection. The renderings indicate freeflowing traffic and a dramatically improved aesthetic. The $15.5 million Broadway-Hildebrand project will provide a drainage system designed to uphold a 100-year storm event (a storm that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in a given year) across Broadway Street, improving driving conditions and safety along Broadway Street and Hildebrand Avenue. “Significant aesthetic improvements from the project include reconstruction of the two major roads with curbs, ADA-accessible sidewalks, hidden power lines and modern street signage. Motorists will benefit from new and expanded turn lanes from all directions. In addition, this project plans to enhance and beautify the important Broadway corridor to downtown. The extensive construction will also improve the city’s water quality, as plans include creating less runoff into the San Antonio River. “ 26 | july 2014
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONDO AT BROADWAY RESIDENCES
Moving right around the corner, I got a notice that the Broadway Residences, the 20-story one-of-a-kind luxury residential high-rise on Broadway and Hildebrand, unveiled 14 newly appointed condominiums that will include customization with purchase. According to Jenifer Brown, vice president of residential sales and marketing, each of the select units will include the choice of flooring, paint colors and backsplash to fit your personal style. Offering luxurious low-maintenance resort-style living, the Broadway provides unique views from floor-to-ceiling windows and open floor plans and is conveniently located right in the heart of ’09 close to the San Antonio Country Club, with access to 281, Central Market and shops along Broadway.
HERE’S TO CHAIR-ITY
Looking for a fun event to attend? The Ronald McDonald House is hosting Chair-ity, its fourth annual fundraiser, Thursday, July 17, at the Old San Francisco Steak House, featuring silent and live auctions of unique chairs designed and decorated by local artists, celebrities and supporters. Artists from ‘09 include interior designer Ashley Voss, Cinco Vodka owner Kim Azar and long-time ‘09er Leslie Baker. The chairs are one-of-a-kind and sure to be collectors’ items. Tickets are available at www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse-sa.org or (210) 614-2554.
VISIT LA PANADERíA AT QUARRY FARMERS MARKET
Across the street from El Machito, in front of Whole Foods, you’ll find the Quarry Farmers & Ranchers Market every Sunday morning. Thirty-plus vendors offer local and regional foods, entertainment and, of course, you’re bound to run into your neighbors. Mexico City-based brothers Jose and David Cacerés of opened La Panaderia at 8305 Broadway last spring. You may recall their delicious breads from the market — so popular they expanded; and keep an eye out, they are looking to expand again. And who doesn’t indulge in palmeritas dipped in chocolate, fluffy conchas, flaky orejas, almond croissants, and don’t skip out on bolillo-style baguettes and sweets like cheesecakes and tres leches.
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AMERICAN | ASIAN | BARBECUE | EUROPEAN | GREEK | HAMBURGERS | ITALIAN | MEXICAN | PIZZA | STEAKS
AMERICAN 20NINE 255 E. Basse, #940 798-9463 410 DINER 8315 Broadway 822-6246 ANNE MARIES’S BISTRO 555 Funston Place 826-5800 BIRD BAKERY 5912 Broadway 804-2473 BOARDWALK BISTRO 4011 Broadway 824-0100 BROADWAY 50/50 5050 Broadway 826-0069 CAPPY’S 5011 Broadway 828-9669
NOSH 1133 Austin Highway 826-6674 RAFFLES RESTAURANT & BAR 1039 NE Loop 410 826-7118 SILO ELEVATED CUISINE 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686 STONE WERKS Broadway at Basse 823-3508 TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE 6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761 ZEDRIC’S 5231 Broadway 824-6000
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HSIU YU 8338 Broadway 828-2273
CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO 5003 Broadway 828-6860
KOI KAWA 4051 Broadway 805-8111
CORNER BAKERY CAFE 255 E. Basse #100 441-4553
MON THAI BISTRO 4901 Broadway 822-3253
EARL ABEL’S 2101 Austin Highway, #175 822-3358
OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI 4902 Broadway 822-0300
EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL 255 E. Basse 804-1199 EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL 6498 N. New Braunfels 828-1111 GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S 2922 Broadway 828-5392 J. ALEXANDER’S 255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275 JIM’S RESTAURANT 4108 Broadway 828-5120 JIM’S RESTAURANT 8427 Broadway 826-7001 MAGIC TIME MACHINE 902 N.E. Loop 410 828-1470 MAMA'S CAFE 2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303
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P. F. CHANG’S 255 E. Basse 507-1000 SUSHI ZUSHI 999 E. Basse 826-8500 SNOW’S VIETNAM 3244 Broadway 892-7461 TONG’S THAI 1146 Austin Highway 829-7345
BARBECUE BUN ‘N’ BARREL 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829
THE BARBEQUE STATION 610 N.E. LOOP 410 691-3332 THE SMOKE SHACK 3714 Broadway 829-8448
EUROPEAN
MEXICAN/LATIN
CRUMPETS 3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454
ADELANTE 21 Brees Blvd. 822-7681
FREDERICK’S 7701 Broadway 828-9050
BETO’S 8142 Broadway 930-9393
HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN 7310 Jones Maltsberger 290-8066
EL MACHITO 7300 Jones Maltsberger 314-3971
LA MADELEINE 4820 Broadway 829-7291
PALOMA BLANCA 5800 Broadway 822-6151
LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB 5148 Broadway 822-7673
PICANTE GRILL 3810 Broadway 822-3797
GREEK
PAPOULI’S GRILL 255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118
HAMBURGERS
CHEESY JANE’S 4200 Broadway 826-0800
CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS 1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 FIVE GUYS BURGERS 260 E. Basse, #107 822-6200 FUDDRUCKERS 8602 Botts Ln. 824-6703 LONGHORN CAFE 1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272 ORDER UP 999 E. Basse 824-9600
ITALIAN
CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC 1017 Austin Highway 822-2300 PAESANOS 555 E. Basse 828-5191 PIATTI 255 E. Basse 832-0300 SORRENTO 5146 Broadway 824-0055 TRE TRATTORIA 4003 Broadway 805-0333
SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA 7959 Broadway 930-8070 TACO GARAGE 8403 Broadway 826-4405 TOMATILLOS CANTINA 3210 Broadway 824-3005 URBAN TACO 290 E. Basse, #105 332-5149
PIZZA
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN 255 E. Basse 424-2014 FLORIO’S PIZZA 7701 Broadway 805-8646 GRIMALDI’S PIZZA 330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288 VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA 5054 Broadway 828-3354
SOUTHWESTERN
CANYON CAFE 255 E. Basse 225-0722
STEAKS
THE BARN DOOR 8400 N. New Braunfels 824-0116 FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 255 E. Basse 824-9463 RUTH'S CHRIS 7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051
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78209
TH E BU ZZ
THE BUZZ By BONNY OSTERHAGE
Here’s what’s buzzing in 78209 this month.
GOINGS-ON IN 78209
Hawaii Cuisine
Austin Highway is home to a new eatery that has residents getting a taste of the Hawaiian Islands. L&L Hawaiian BBQ is now open next to Shipley’s Doughnuts at 1302 Austin Highway at Vandiver. With only 200 locations worldwide, L&L is famous for its Ramen Burger and also offers plenty of Hawaiian comfort foods. including seafood and short ribs. The buzz has been good so far, particularly among S.A.’s many military folk who have experienced this type of cuisine before but have been unable to enjoy it in the Alamo City until now. To L&L, we offer a hearty Texas “Aloha!”
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LUXURY LIVING ON AUSTIN HIGHWAY
Speaking of travel (were we?), if you’ve traveled Austin Highway lately, you have probably observed that there is a haute new address in the ‘hood. 1111 Austin Highway is a brand-new apartment complex that offers residents luxury living in a prime location. Convenient to museums, shopping and restaurants, it’s ideal for those looking to experience all that Alamo Heights has to offer—including the highly prized AHISD. The on-site amenities of this gated community are plentiful and include two pools, spacious floor plans, dry cleaning and laundry service, carports, a fitness center and much more. Residents are also encouraged to become part of the VIR (very important resident) club, which affords cardholders special treatment at select area stores and restaurants. It’s lowmaintenance luxury living at its finest.
A HOOKAH LOUNGE IN ALAMO HEIGHTS
Here’s something we bet you thought you’d never see in Alamo Heights: a hookah lounge. Yep, that’s right! Located at 5306 Broadway, Heights Café has upped the cool quotient considerably in the ‘hood with a Mediterranean-style menu that includes pizzas, hummus, falafel, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. You won’t find alcohol on the menu, but you will find smoothies, juices and energy drinks along with traditional beverage selections. But what makes this place unique, of course, is the impressive selection of flavored tobaccos that can be enjoyed both inside and outdoors through the hookah pipes (as long as you are 18 or older). Hours are noon to 2 a.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM TO COMPETE IN WALES
The Alamo Heights Fort Sam Houston Fire Red 01 girls’ soccer team is about to take the show overseas. On July 29, the team will head to Cardiff, Wales, to compete in the Welsh International Super Cup. The team has spent the past two years raising funds for this opportunity to compete against teams from all over the world. We wish them the best!
KATE’S FROSTING CUPCAKES Perfect for any event Bridal showers Book Clubs Tea Parties Birthdays Baby Showers
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POLICE BLOTTER POLICE BLOTTER 78209
ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111
VEHICLE BURGLARY 06/08/14 100 blk. Harrigan Ct. An unlocked vehicle was unlawfully entered and property left in open view within the passenger compartment was stolen. DWI – FELONY 06/08/14 6500 blk. Broadway An officer patrolling a residential street had his attention drawn to the driver of a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed on Broadway while continually honking the horn. The officer pulled in behind the vehicle to initiate a traffic stop when the driver ran a red light. After the vehicle was stopped, the officer determined the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol and impaired. The driver was booked into jail for a felony offense since he had two (2) previous DWI convictions. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 06/07/14 300 blk. Abiso A resident reported someone had written on his vehicle with a permanent marker. The resident attempted to wash the marker off but some damage still remained.
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but was located a short distance away. Investigation revealed the subject had stolen a one liter bottle of gin from the store. The subject was issued a citation and released. BURGLARY 06/05/14 500 blk. Lamont A residence was unlawfully entered by prying open a side window and miscellaneous jewelry was stolen. Nothing else in the residence was disturbed. VEHICLE BURGLARY 06/05/14 200 blk. Viesca A locked vehicle was unlawfully entered by breaking out a window to gain access to a backpack left in open view on a seat. WANTED PERSON 06/05/14 100 blk. William An officer investigating an animal complaint discovered the animal owner had an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County for theft. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate’s office for disposition.
THEFT – SHOPLIFTING 06/06/14 5100 blk. Broadway The manager of a liquor store reported a female subject came into the liquor store and went to the tequila aisle then knelt down. When the manager approached to see what she was doing, the female subject left the store. The manager saw an empty spot on a shelf that had been fully stocked.
WANTED PERSON 06/05/14 600 blk. College During the early morning hours an undercover officer observed a vehicle stop without lights in the middle of a residential street. The subject was contacted by patrol officers summoned to assist and investigation revealed the subject had an active arrest warrant issued out of Indiana for a large theft. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Magistrate’s office for disposition.
GRAFFITI 06/06/14 100 blk. Dam Rd. Graffiti was applied to various areas of the stairway leading under the dam. . THEFT – SHOPLIFTING 06/06/14 5100 blk. Broadway The manager of a store reported a male subject inside acting strangely. The subject left the store prior to police arrival
ASSAULT – CONTACT 06/05/14 Intentionally Withheld An employee was called into a supervisor’s office and terminated from employment. The employee reported that while protesting the action taken, the supervisor forcibly pushed the employee from the office causing the employee to further injure an arm that was previously injured by another employee. The case is still under investigation.
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78209 VINTAGE VIEW
Alamo Heights High School’s first graduating class
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