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SENTIMENTAL JOURNEYALAMO HEIGHTS HISTORIC HOME ISFILLED WITH FAMILY TREASURES

PERFECT HARMONYPAM AND KEITH HARTER

COOPER’S MEAT MARKETMORE THAN MEATS THE EYE

08 Business Profile: Cooper’s Meat Market

12 Profile: Pam and Keith Harter

16 Home: A Historic Home Filled WithEclectic Collections

22 School News

26 The Buzz

28 78209 Restaurant Guide

30 Wine & Dine: La Fonda

32 Police Blotter

34 Vintage View

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LET’S GO TO THE MARKETSomeone walking into Cooper’s Meat

Market at 6002 Broadway for the first timemight not realize how this small, tightlypacked, quiet little space could house sucha giant resource for local shoppers. Thereis a feeling of discovery as seemingly end-less culinary delights from casseroles tolemon bars begin to emerge from severalpages of menu printouts.

A small gathering of customers waitspatiently for their turn to place their order,or for their freshly prepared meal to bebrought to them from the back kitchen. Itis a pleasant place to wait with the soundof country tunes wafting softly from theback office. It’s all very cordial and civi-lized. There are some unique edibles suchas Chupacabra Chips and other goods ondisplay around the tiny store. Even thoughthere is no on-site dining, you can getnearly anything you want there and take ithome or have it delivered.

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATEDMike and Tricia Johnson bought

Cooper’s Meat Market as a thriving enter-prise from a friend, Cooper Boddy, in2006. “Business has grown every yearsince,” Mike says. He also commented,“The prices are in line with the local econ-omy. The meat prices have had to go updue to drought.”

Mike and Tricia were introducedthrough friends. They each had three chil-

dren and dated for two and a half years be-fore tying the knot 24 years ago. They nowhave eight grandchildren, including a set oftwins (on Tricia’s side) plus two moregrandbabies on the way. Tricia says, “Theycan wear me out, but I love being the mainbabysitter for the grandkids.”

TEXAS RANCHERSMike and twin brother Mark graduated

from Alamo Heights class of ’64. Theyhave an older brother, Clyde III, and it wasthe brothers’ love of livestock breeding thatgot their father, Clyde, a former FBI specialagent and prominent San Antonio businessleader, interested in ranching. He pur-chased acreage out on North Highway 281where the sons could raise champion Here-ford cattle for breeding. Now, 80 acres ofthe Johnson ranch are being developed fora new residential subdivision.

NEARLY UNLIMITED PRODUCTSCooper’s Meat Market offers the high-

est-quality meats sought by gourmets andeverything to serve with them. They haveappetizers, salads, side dishes, desserts andother entrees, including casseroles andsoups. Their focus is on quality andhealthy, hearty meals and beverages, in-cluding wine and beer. They even deliverto those who would just prefer to let chefAndy and the other experts do the cookingfor their dinner guests.

Since 1997, Cooper’s (named for itsfirst owner) has been selling certifiedAngus beef, prime and choice grain-fedaged beef, “exotics” and other meats notreadily available in supermarkets or evenother specialty meat markets.

The exotics include bison, buffalo,venison and many other meats — rabbit,duck, quail, frog legs, cabrito, smokedsalmon — just name it. Check the list ontheir website. Mike’s son, who works atRackspace, has been updating the list togive a fair idea of what is available.

SERVICE-ORIENTEDThey are very accommodating at

Cooper’s. It’s like having your own per-sonal chef. They’ll even prepare your fam-ily recipe for you, in your own dish if youwould like, and deliver it!

Speaking of recipes, this local marketstarted with another Alamo Heights familyin 1997, and it is one place where you canget traditional family recipes prepared,such as Tassos potatoes, anticuchos andKing Ranch Chicken. Cooper’s Meat Mar-ket’s own chili recipe just won a Texas chilicook-off. They also serve as an outlet forpopular products from the New BraunfelsSmokehouse and Delicious Tamales.

CATERING AND PARTY FAVORITESThe service the Johnsons wish more

people knew about is their catering. “Wehave a great catering staff, which steps up

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for special occasions, whether it’s a wedding with 250 guests or a conference with 400attendees,” says Tricia. “We have great trays and party platters too. Just ask.” Almosteveryone is familiar with those bacon-wrapped chicken or quail bites with the jalapeñoin the middle, but perhaps not everyone knows those are called “Lizzies” and they’vegot ‘em at Cooper’s!

Mike and Tricia don’t advertise Cooper’s Meat Market very much. They say theyget new customers through word-of-mouth, family, friends, walk-ins and various organ-izations, like the Texas Cavaliers. Mike says it’s the products they offer that speak forthemselves.

Naturally, some of the more perishable and unusual items should be requested aheadof time. The more obscure the item, the longer lead time would be advisable. Browsethe menus on their website or pick them up at the market. Or just let your imaginationbe your menu.

Visit: 6002 Broadwayhours: 10am-6pm phone: (210) 820-3838 website: www.coopersmeatmarket.com

Meats by the pound – fish, fowl andfauna, i.e., Chilean sea bass,chicken fajitas and osso buco

Casserolesin three sizes to feed from two to10 – from lasagna to King RanchChicken Casserole

Soupsprepared fresh daily – includessplit pea and tortilla available inwinter, or call ahead to have yourfavorite soup prepared fresh toorder any time of the year

Sidesby the pint – including twice-baked potatoes, creamed spinach,Cooper’s special salad and freshproduce selections

Dessertslemon bars, bread pudding, 10-inch pies and even Tootie pies

Lunchsandwich boxes, salads, friedchicken and beef tenderloin

Delijalapeno chicken salad, greenchili

Appetizersall kinds – from guacamole tochicken-fried quail eggs

Catering and platters designed to suit all tastes andcrowds large and small

Gift boxescustom selections charged byweight – includes meats, samplers, Beef Wellington,Chateaubriand, complete dinners, a fajita party in a boxand many other creative combos

Seasonal and holiday specialtiesdeep-fried turkey, turducken, Delicious Tamales, green beancasserole and more

New Braunfels Smokehouse productsturkey jerky, sausages, baby-backpork ribs, marinated mushroomsand Texas BBQ sauce

Gifts and non-food itemsYETI coolers and Game Guardoutdoor wear and gear

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When describing the very special husband-and-wife rela-tionship that exists between long-term ’09 residents Pam andKeith Harter, the term “perfect harmony” quickly comes tomind. For those who know Keith and his passion for and suc-cess with all aspects of the auditory, the musical connotation isobvious and apt.

But while Pam certainly shares a love for a song well sung,composed and/or played, it’s been the welcome addition of herconsiderable and recognized visual strengths and skills to themix that have also enhanced the exceptional accord enjoyed bythese fortunate two. As a result, since 1981 this diverse but de-voted duo has nurtured, complemented, supported and harmo-niously sustained each other – but that’s just what happens whena loving couple is so completely “in tune.”

Pam O’Brien Harter is a local girl. She spent the majorityof her youth living, learning and laughing within the ‘09 ‘hood.It was certainly a happy childhood and adolescence. As a youngadult, she worked as her father’s indispensable dental assistant(her dad is Dr. A. Q. O’Brien, a respected ‘09 dentist) while alsostudying radio, TV and film at San Antonio College. She laterearned her BA at Trinity University.

After graduation, Pam went to work for a close relative whooperated a flourishing multimedia business that specialized increating new employee orientations and targeted video presen-tations. The experience garnered during these years led to herlanding a position in 1983 within United Services AutomobileAssociation (USAA) as a video production specialist. It wasduring her lengthy tenure at USAA that she established herselfas an accomplished director/manager in video creation and pro-duction. She eventually used these skills to transition into otherareas of the communication field, where her natural abilitiesin organization and planning melded perfectly with her visualproficiencies. She remained with USAA for the next 23 yearsbefore she retired.

Regarding Keith, it was ultimately music that brought thisgifted individual to the Alamo City. Growing up in Staunton,Va., he, like a lot of youngsters in the early ‘60s, was inspired

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by the Beatles and became determined to learn how to play an instrument. At age 12, he ac-quired his first guitar, thus embarking on what would become a lifelong pursuit of musicallearning and creation. Initially self-taught — playing by ear while independently studyingmusic theory — Keith soon excelled as a performing player and composer. During highschool and later at college (he attended James Madison University), Keith continued to studywithin the classroom and beyond. Thanks to his talent, he was able to support himself duringhis academic years by playing professionally in cover bands.

It was in 1980, however, that his intense desire for even more knowledge of his choseninstrument led to his enrollment in the esteemed Southwest Guitar Conservancy based inSan Antonio … so south he came. After graduating with honors, Keith was flattered with ajob offer from the conservancy to become one of their full-time instructors, which he sur-prised himself by accepting – he had originally intended to head to Nashville to become a“studio musician.” Fortunately for the San Antonio music scene, his new gig (and ultimatelyPam) kept him here, where he quickly went on to even more impressive accomplishmentsin the field of music, including the establishment in 1985 of the Keith Harter Music Studio.Today this incredible 7,000-square-foot state-of-the-art full-service recording/productioncompany serves the advertising and professional music communities, locally and abroad.(For more information about the studio, visit: www.hartermusic.com). He also regularly getsin a few guitar licks as a paid performer, often as Rick Cavender’s lead guitarist.

So what brought these seemingly different individuals together? In retrospect, it was pureserendipity aided by their own unique abilities (sight and sound). During Keith’s first yearin SA, he — the musician and conservancy student — was the lead guitarist in a populararea-based country band. Pam, the budding videographer, was asked by a friend if she wouldtake some publicity shots of this very same group. And you can guess the rest – while onthat assignment, they met and were immediately drawn to each other (Pam liked his longhair. Keith was attracted by her keen wit).

They soon began dating, and by February of 1981, the smitten guitarist proposed, an ex-cited Pam accepted, and the two have been “making beautiful music ever since” – and a lotmore, including establishing an ‘09 homestead and raising their two handsome and musicallygifted sons – Joshua and Jon – who now work at the Harter studio while performing occa-sionally with Dad (and he on occasion with them since the kids have their own successfulband, The Colleens.)

And what keeps them together? As mentioned earlier, their 34-year relationship hasproven to be so durable because of what each brings to the marriage. Keith’s incredible cre-ativity in music coupled with Pam’s equally impressive ability to visually “see” the big andthe small picture, spiced by large measures of shared humor and freely - offered advice, haskept this well-matched pair laughing, loving and simply living in perfect “Harter harmony.”

Whether it’s making decisions at the studio (Pam helped design the facility and handlesvarious business operations there), planning vacations, working around the house or just de-ciding what’s for dinner, they are truly a team (a duet) where each acts as a receptive andwelcome sounding board for the other’s dreams, aspirations, ambitions and desires – per-sonally and professionally.

Yep, that’s been their key – that and simply being “in tune.”

The Harters two sons (Jon and Joshua) are also musically gifted. Both work at the Harter studio,perform occasionally with Dad and have their own successful band, The Colleens.

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Kirsten Ramirez and JamesRogers were married February17th at Alamo Heights Presbyte-rian Church. Pastor Noah Whiteofficiated.

The bride is the daughter ofMargaret and Wendall Ramirezof Houston, Texas. The groom isthe son of Dake and FrankRogers of San Antonio, Texas.

The bride is a graduate of St.Marys’s University and works asa teacher at Alamo Heights Mid-dle School.

The groom is a graduate ofNortheastern Universit SchoolLaw and works as an attorney atthe Smith Law Firm.

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By ROBYN BARNESPhotography by AL RENDON

Alamo Heights homes are full of interest-ing stories, if you know whom to ask.Steven and Mary Bull can tell you a greattale about theirs.

The 4,800-square-foot home’s architectwas the famous Frost Carvel. The house wasbuilt in 1950 by Ran Kendrick, a noted SanAntonio businessman who owned a chain oflocal gas stations similar to today’s ValeroCorner Stores.

“He was a man who wanted the best ofeverything, and you can see it in the way hebuilt this house,” Steven says. “It is unusualfor its time because the foundation can with-stand the weight of an eight-story building. Ithas a basement, again unusual for this city.All the closets are cedar-lined, and every bed-room has a built-in desk. The house also hasthe forerunner of an alarm system — there isa switch that will turn on every light in thehouse at once.”

“In 1950, Ran had the foresight to buildthe kitchen cabinets with the pull-out shelves

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that are so popular in custom homes today,”Mary comments. “He put in big pocket doorsbetween the living areas and the den that ac-tually still glide easily, 65 years after instal-lation. And there’s a Dutch door that opensonto the kitchen. His attention to detail andthe craftsmanship are amazing.”

A visit to the Bull house is a sentimentaljourney because the home is full of familytreasures. One of the largest collections ishoused in a buffet in the kitchen. It’s full ofDepression-era ruby-red glass — cups,saucers and serving pieces. The Bulls alsohave an extensive collection of china, silverand crystal. “Much of what we own is familypieces,” Steven says. “Others are thingswe’ve collected over the years; I guess thatstill makes them family pieces, doesn’t it?”

Beyond the living room is a 9-by-26- footwooden landing that the family calls thestage. Numerous dramatic and musical pro-ductions have been held here for family andfriends. Along the wall is a built-in cabinet

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with an assortment of collections. One section holds Steven’s Titanic treasures, including apostcard that was mailed in August 1912 (after the ship sank in April) to the grandmother ofone of his college friends.

Other sections hold Romanoff memorabilia, Hummel figurines, books and a painting bya local artist. A Salvador Dali autographed lithograph is tucked in there, too.

The house has seen many events since the family moved in — legendary New Year’sEve parties, first dates, reunions and graduations. The Bull daughters have moved to careersacross the country, but the big house isn’t an empty nest. “Our house will never be an emptynest,” Steven emphasizes. “It will always be filled with kids, friends and happy memories.”

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Nutcracker Sweets presented by H-E-B and Valero benefitted theBattered Women and Children’s Shelter of Bexar County. Deca-dent delights were devoured, ballerinas dazzled, and sweet shopgoodies were sold. Eighteen chefs, caterers, ice cream artisansand bakers sampled their tasty treats.

A SWEET SUCCESS

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ALAMO HEIGHTSHIGH SCHOOLMERIT SCHOLARS AND DUKE TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

The Duke University Talent Identi-fication Program (Duke TIP) is a non-profit organization dedicated toserving academically gifted and tal-ented youth. The honorees fromAlamo Heights High School include:

Grand Recognition: Patrick Bowenand Parker Duke; State Recognition:Patrick Bowen, Aidan Bujanda-Moore, Catherine Conway, ParkerDuke, Scott Hampton, CatherineJacob, Kate Jaeckle, Matthew Lane,Renate Olson, Cameron Pfeiffer,Neal Russell, Luke Simpton andLucera Whitmore.

Alamo Heights High School studentswho have been recognized and hon-ored for their academic achievementsby the National Merit Scholarship Pro-gram, an academic competition forrecognition and scholarships, includeNational Merit Semi-Finalists: DevonLagueux, Laura Shub and PatriciaYoxall; National Merit Commended:Hannah Brown, Seguin Guerrero,Joshua Halff, Andre Hutchinson,Samantha Neally, Virginia Noble,Annalise Pasztor, Emma Russell,Gabriel Sagun, Claire Schenken,Joshua Sehres, Paris Shirley andEllery Vaughan; and National His-panic Scholars: Erin Deleon, EllenDyer, Seguin Guerrero, AndreHutchinson, Ysabel Rose VargasLew, Anna Mathias, Evan Medina,Samantha Neally, Ronald Rodgers,Kent Rush and Gabriella Velasco.

ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOLCELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

St. David’s Episcopal School, established in 1954 in Terrell Hills, has grown from ahalf-day school to a full-time preschool currently enrolling 167 students. To keep upwith this growth, the school’s original building was demolished this summer, and a new,larger building is being constructed with more classrooms and improved safety features.

“We are very excited to celebrate our 60th anniversary with the construction of thisnew building,” says Ashley Miles, head of school.  “St. David’s provides an enrichedand nurturing environment in which young children can flourish academically, sociallyand spiritually. Students are challenged through developmentally appropriate, fun in-struction and experiences, which stimulate curiosity and foster a love of learning.”   

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOLSTUDENTS COMMITTED TO SERVICE

St. Luke’s Episcopal School is deeply committed to fostering a heart for service withits students. ”All of our students, even our youngest, actively participate in enrichingthe lives of others,” says Thomas McLaughlin, head of school.

In recent weeks, St. Luke’s scholars have partnered with a variety of human serviceorganizations. They collected and distributed children’s books, puzzles, stuffed animalsand board games for The Fisher House, a facility for the families of wounded warriors.They assembled bags of toiletries for two rehabilitation centers and made sandwichesfor Under the Bridge, a local nonprofit that feeds San Antonio’s homeless population.

Middle school students purchased essential groceries for almost 100 families servedby the Good Samaritan Community Services Center. Finally, St. Luke’s students pro-vided Christmas gifts for 27 children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree initiative.To learn more, visit the website, www.sles-sa.org.

The Duke Talent Identification Honorees. Alamo Heights students recognized and honored by the National Merit Scholarship program.

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The Alamo Heights School Foundation hosted over 500 com-munity members at this year's Greater Heights Night held at Sun-set Station on November 5.

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THE BUZZ

The BuzzThe McNAY 60th ANNIVERSARY FINALE

A few doors down, Menchie’sFrozen Yogurt was celebrating itsgrand opening and ribbon cutting withfree yogurt, T-shirts and activities.Menchie’s vision is to make yousmile. Owners Tom and Cindy Wardensure that everyone’s smiling andsampling the 56 different types of of-ferings. Menchie’s Private Label col-lection is made with the highestquality ingredients and exclusivelywith their own custom blend of fla-vors that can’t be found anywhereelse. I inquired as to what’s the mostpopular and unusual flavor, and theytold me that “Cinnabon” and “takesthe cake batter” are two of their morepopular flavors. Choose from“Rockin’ salted caramel” or “The artof green apple tart” to make you smile.

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT

McNay’s exclusive 60th Anniversary Finale on Friday,January 23 will feature a champagne reception in the TobinLibrary and Brown Gallery, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres onthe Blackburn Patio and an elegant dinner in the Stieren Cen-ter’s Tobin Exhibition Galleries with focused exhibitions bydiverse regional artists. The evening continues with McNayAfter Dark—an after-party in Leeper Auditorium with livemusic by Professor D, drinks, desserts and dancing. Addi-tional after-party tickets are available for $100 per person.

Guests of this exclusive evening have contributed to theMcNay’s 60th Anniversary Fund for Exhibitions and Educa-tion. However, anyone can attend the fabulous McNay AfterDark after-party.

The much anticipated Torchy’s Tacos, AKA Damn GoodTacos…a taco for every appetite, at 999 E. Basse Road, locatedinside the former La Posada del Rey, is offering muchos tacos. Treatyour taste buds to the taco of the month, the Wrangler breakfast tacoor the Democrat/Republican taco? Who would have guessed?Show some taco-thusiasm and order up! Yes, it’s for real this timeand opened a few weeks ago, mid-December, to the thrill of manywho consider themselves in the cult. So get over there and taco-upwhile living the taco dream at the taco joint!

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tresses right! Blo will also caterto your special event (BOTG-Blo

On The Go): girl’s night out,bridal showers, corporate outings,

and I am guessing Blo will be in hotdemand with Fiesta right around thecorner—just what every queen, deband mom requires to look fab in aflash! For details and appointments,go to www.blowmedry.com for theskinny. And don’t forget to sign up forthe Mane Squeeze membership.

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Sugarplum Dreams has a newaddress at 5932 Broadway —Uptown in the Alamo HeightsShopping Center, along with BirdBakery, TCBY North, Penny Lane,Baker Tatum, Elaine Turner andImpeccable Pig. Check out the newline of hand-painted furniture andother finds in this friendly store thatcaters to the younger crowd.

A MOVE FOR SUGARPLUM DREAMS

The Quarry Farmers & Ranchers Market was told to close in earlyDecember to allow for additional parking spaces and to help easecongested areas on Sunday mornings. After Facebook fans, vendorsand customers, shocked by the decision to evict, aired their ownideas, the market relocated to The Yard Shopping Center just off Mc-Cullough Avenue across from Olmos Park residential streets. Thepopular market, now known as The Yard Farmers & Ranchers Mar-ket, will continue to feature the finest and freshest produce everySunday for faithful followers. This market is a popular venue withquite a following. From the likes of its customers’ responses, it isgoing to be missed at its old location, but it has been welcomed at itsnew one, where it opened on Dec.14. It even has a new home onlineas well – www.theyardfarmersmarket.com. Be aware that parkingcan be a challenge. But don’t think about scoring a spot in the neigh-borhood across the street. Signs are already up warning folks aboutthat.

THE QUARRY FARMERS MARKET MOVES

Impact Urgent Care, one of San Antonio’s most in-demand urgentcare practices, is expanding its services to a new location, ImpactTerrell Oaks, 1211 Austin Highway, to better serve the AlamoHeights community. Opening in February, the new location will pro-vide the same outstanding medical care and service that led to ImpactUrgent Care receiving the Texas Physician Practice Quality Improve-ment Award for two consecutive years. Impact Terrell Oaks will offerextended hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., quality medical care, compas-sionate service and convenience to individuals and families rightwhere it needs to be – in their neighborhood.

IMPACT URGENT CARE COMING TO ALAMO HEIGHTS

AMERICAN20NINE255 E. Basse, #940798-9463

410 DINER8315 Broadway822-6246

ANNE MARIES’S BISTRO555 Funston Place826-5800

BIRD BAKERY5912 Broadway804-2473

BOARDWALK BISTRO4011 Broadway824-0100

BROADWAY 50/505050 Broadway826-0069

CAPPY’S5011 Broadway828-9669

CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO5003 Broadway828-6860

CORNER BAKERY CAFE255 E. Basse #100441-4553

EARL ABEL’S2101 Austin Highway, #175822-3358

EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL255 E. Basse804-1199

6498 N. New Braunfels828-1111

GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S2922 Broadway828-5392

J. ALEXANDER’S255 E. Basse, #1300824-0275

JIM’S RESTAURANT4108 Broadway828-5120

8427 Broadway826-7001

MAGIC TIME MACHINE902 N.E. Loop 410828-1470

MAMA'S CAFE2442 Nacogdoches826-8303

NOSH1133 Austin Highway826-6674

RAFFLES RESTAURANT & BAR1039 N.E. Loop 410826-7118

SILO ELEVATED CUISINE1133 Austin Highway824-8686

STONE WERKSBroadway at Basse823-3508

TWIN SISTERS BAKERYAND CAFE6322 N. New Braunfels822-0761

ZEDRIC’S5231 Broadway824-6000

ASIANHSIU YU8338 Broadway828-2273

KOI KAWA4051 Broadway805-8111

MON THAI BISTRO4901 Broadway822-3253

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI4902 Broadway822-0300

P. F. CHANG’S255 E. Basse, #1200507-1000

SUSHI ZUSHI999 E. Basse826-8500

SNOW’S VIETNAM3244 Broadway892-7461

TONG’S THAI1146 Austin Highway829-7345

BARBECUEBUN ‘N’ BARREL1150 Austin Highway828-2829

THE BARBEQUE STATION610 N.E. LOOP 410691-3332

THE SMOKE SHACK3714 Broadway829-8448

EUROPEANCRUMPETS3920 Harry Wurzbach821-5454

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FREDERICK’S7701 Broadway828-9050

HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN7310 Jones Maltsberger290-8066

LA MADELEINE4820 Broadway829-7291

LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB5148 Broadway822-7673

GREEKPAPOULI’S GRILL255 E. Basse, #384804-1118

HAMBURGERSCHEESY JANE’S4200 Broadway826-0800

CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS1006 N.E. Loop 410805-8600

FIVE GUYS BURGERS260 E. Basse, #107822-6200

LONGHORN CAFE1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach822-7272

ORDER UP999 E. Basse824-9600

ITALIANCERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC1017 Austin Highway822-2300

PAESANOS555 E. Basse828-5191

PIATTI255 E. Basse, #500832-0300

SORRENTO5146 Broadway824-0055

TRE TRATTORIA4003 Broadway805-0333

MEXICAN/LATINADELANTE21 Brees Blvd.822-7681

BETO’S8142 Broadway930-9393

EL MACHITO7300 Jones Maltsberger314-3971

LA FONDA8633 Crownhill Blvd.824-4231

PALOMA BLANCA5800 Broadway822-6151

PICANTE GRILL3810 Broadway822-3797

SOLUNA COCINAMEXICANA7959 Broadway930-8070

TACO GARAGE8403 Broadway826-4405

TOMATILLOS CANTINA3210 Broadway824-3005

TORCHY’S TACOS999 E. Basse Road824-1603

URBAN TACO290 E. Basse, #105332-5149

PIZZABRAZA BRAVA7959 Broadway320-2100

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN255 E. Basse 424-2014

FLORIO’S PIZZA7701 Broadway805-8646

GRIMALDI’S PIZZA330 E. Basse, #101832-8288

VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA5054 Broadway828-3354

SOUTHWESTERNCANYON CAFE255 E. Basse, #600821-3738

STEAKSTHE BARN DOOR8400 N. New Braunfels824-0116

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE255 E. Basse, #200824-9463

RUTH'S CHRIS7720 Jones Maltsberger821-5051

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There will never be a shortage of tacos in San Antonio.You can't fling a tortilla in this town without hitting a Mex-ican restaurant, and everyone has a favorite. Some restau-rants specialize in the traditional dishes of Mexico, whileothers have perfected the blending of two cultures withtheir Tex-Mex menus. However, one local favorite has beensatisfying the Mexican food cravings of diners for morethan 50 years.

La Fonda in Alamo Heights continues to be a local fa-

vorite and has become an institution ina neighborhood with discriminatingtastes. Known for their "handmade en-chiladas, sizzling fajitas and fresh ce-viche," La Fonda will please theMexican food lover in all of us. Therestaurant has recently relocated to thebuilding behind the Magic Time Ma-chine, just off Broadway near Loop410, that used to house Raffles Restau-rant and Bar. It has been transformedinto a warm and inviting space withhand-painted Mexican tiles, rich colorsand comfortable booths upholstered inbeautiful fabrics. La Fonda also fea-tures an impressive bar in the center ofthe restaurant, along with a spaciouspatio, making it the perfect place to un-wind after work or just to grab a mar-garita with friends before dinner.

You'll find the usual Tex-Mex fareat La Fonda, with a menu consisting offavorite dishes like their Steak de An-tonio, which is a chicken-fried steak asbig as a sombrero, and the EnchiladaFiesta plate, featuring a trio of theirpopular enchiladas, including atomatillo green enchilada, a sour creamchicken enchilada and a traditionalcheese enchilada. The food is fresh anddelicious, and your basket of freshlymade tortilla chips is served with a duoof salsas sure to please the spicierpalates as well as wimps like me. Themenu also features several seafooddishes worth exploring, like theirPescado de La Fonda and the CarizoSpecial, a spinach salad topped withgrilled fish seasoned with their ownfiery hot sauce.

La Fonda operates three restaurantlocations in San Antonio, but you'll findthe most regular dining guests at thisAlamo Heights location. It's a place forfamilies to come together and for co-workers to escape the office at lunch.You'll find La Fonda to be the perfectspot for an intimate dinner or even alarge group event in their spacious ban-quet room. La Fonda also caters, bring-ing their great food and service to anyevent. There are other Mexican restau-rants that have been around longer andnewer restaurants experimenting withMexican ingredients and traditional fla-vors, but if you are looking for consis-tently good Tex-Mex cuisine, you'llneed to look no further than La FondaAlamo Heights.

LA FONDA8633 Crownhill Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78209

(210) 824-4231www.lafondaalamoheights.com

ATMOSPHEREWarm and Comfortable

Great Outdoor Patio

NOISE LEVEL Quiet

MUST-TRY The Enchilada Fiesta Plate

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12/02/014 5400 blk. BroadwayFORGERYA bank customer service representativenoted a check being passed by a female cus-tomer appeared suspicious. As the teller wasverifying the check was indeed a forgery, thefemale customer departed the location be-fore police could be summoned.

12/02/14 100 blk. Austin HwyEVADING ARRESTThe driver of a vehicle being stopped for atraffic violation refused to stop for officers.The driver continued south on Broadwayweaving between traffic lanes in an effort toblock officers from making contact. Whenthe driver’s actions became more dangerousfor traffic on the roadway, officers discontin-ued pursuit at the south city limits.

12/03/14 4800 blk BroadwayASSAULT – OFFENSIVE TOUCHA female patron was approached by anotherfemale in a public restroom. The female sus-pect initiated physical contact by touchingthe patron. The patron expressed the contactwas unwelcome and the female suspect leftthe location.

12/04/14 100 blk. Katherine CourtTHEFTA resident who allowed a guest to stay in thehome was rewarded by the guest stealingproperty from the resident and pawning it.The guest was evicted, and charges will befiled by the resident.

12/05/14 5100 blk. BroadwayTHEFT – SHOPLIFTINGA store manager reported two female sub-jects came into the store and began brows-ing the merchandise at the rear of the store.When the female subjects left the storequickly, it was disovered that they had stolena large bottle of liquor.

12/07/145000 blk BroadwayEVADING ARRESTAn officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehiclebeing driven without headlights duringhours of darkness. The driver of the vehiclestopped in a parking lot and then ran awayfrom the officer on foot. The subject left hisidentification and other personal property inthe vehicle, allowing charges to be filed atlarge. The vehicle was impounded and thepersonal property held as evidence.

12/10/14 800 blk. EvansTHEFTA UPS package containing a new cell phonewas stolen off a porch where it was left byUPS delivery.

12/11/14 5400 blk. BroadwayFORGERYOfficers responding to a forgery in progressquickly took two (2) suspects in custody. In-vestigation revealed over fifty (50) forms ofidentification stolen from mail and otherthefts in addition to credit cards, stolenchecks, stolen mail and property purchasedwith proceeds from financial crimes. Thecrime team was transported to jail on multi-ple charges with multiple charges still to befiled by the US Post Office and other law en-forcement agencies.

12/13/14 4700 blk. BroadwayWANTED PERSONThe driver of a vehicle stopped for a trafficviolation was checked after not being ableto produce any form of identification. Inves-tigation revealed the driver and a passengerhad active parole violation warrants issuedby the TDCJ for committing burglaries. Apassenger was also found to have an activeout-of-state warrant that was non-extra-ditable. A back pack and sunglasses case be-longing to the two subjects were found tocontain multiple syringes and paraphernaliaused to prepare methamphetamines for in-jection. The driver and passenger having ac-tive warrants were transported to jail andtwo other passengers released, one with acitation for having an open container of al-cohol in his possession.

12/13/14 4700 blk. BroadwayBURGLARYOfficers responding to a burglar alarm dis-covered a business had been forcibly enteredby breaking out a side window. Surveillancevideo captured the images of a male subjectdisguised by a hoodie, baseball cap, bandanaand gloves enter through the window andremove cash from two locations inside thebusiness.

12/15/14 100 blk. EvansVEHICLE BURGLARYAn officer on patrol in the early morninghours located a vehicle with the alarm sys-tem activated. Investigation revealed the ve-hicle was unlawfully entered by breaking outa side window to gain access to a gym bagleft on the back seat in open view.

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