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contributors

Olivier Bourgoin (aka Olivier The Wine Guy), is a true renaissance man.

In addition to a wealth of experience in the wine and restaurant industry you can find him playing hockey every week (in a league he started), volunteering at almost every Olympics game since 1988, hosting a radio segment on KTSA as Olivier The Wine Guy, and serving on numerous boards and associations in San Antonio.

He has owned restaurants, wine specialty stores, and businesses in the local area since graduating from St Edwards University with a degree in Philosophy and History. A native of France, Olivier is fluent in French, English and Spanish.

Darrin Davis has been making Dallasites more beautiful for more than 15 years through his hair, makeup and photography and has been featured in many magazines and on national stages. Darrin gets much inspiration from Europe and returns to Paris annually along with his other favorites Amsterdam and Peru.

Karen Evans, Life long resident of San Antonio.

Loves San Antonio and her people, culture, food, art and businesses.

Involved in many charities and community projects. Involved in the San Antonio art world and the business community through The Chamber of Commerce.

Andrea Reich, writer, photographer and artist, came to Dallas by way of Los Angeles. She holds two degrees from Pepperdine University in Art and Advertising and is the great-grand niece of Oscar winner and silent film actress Mary Pickford.

Sonya Roemisch, I have been a personal trainer and fitness and nutrition expert for over 10 years and I have currently owned, Younique Physique, a Private Training Studio, for over 7 years. I also have over 20 years of dance, choreography and cheerleading experience including the Woodlawn Theatre's Production of Chicago. While choreographing "Chicago" I knew I wanted to bring my dance and fitness backgrounds together and when I saw Flirty Girl I knew it would be a HIT!! I love teaching the classes and watching everyone laughing and have Fun!

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Editor's note

Letter from the Editor We’d like to welcome you to the iPhones and MP3 players... where first San Antonio edition of Now size definitely matters.

Magazine. This publication is a prodWe at Now Magazine want to be uct of over 10 years of evolution, more than just another rag clutterbeginning in the Summer of 2000 ing your coffee table. With its unique with the very first test market issue size and content, we've designed this in Dallas Texas. Now Magazine SA magazine to be something that you is the newest edition to a family will not want to leave home withof pocket sized magazines, which out. As you flip through the many have been in publication all around informative articles and calendars, Texas. Now was designed like a per- you'll see that we are sparing no sonal pocket book to accommodate expense to make sure you will be the today’s on-the-go society with its best informed on everything that’s Now

“in” around SA. We are providing thorough monthly calendars which cover live music, sports, festivals, cultural events, gallery shows and much more... We are even providing you with a blank “Calendar Notes” page to jot down important dates and appointments, as well as, a “Contacts” page to keep names, numbers and emails.

Now Magazine is a publication that devotes its purpose to the freedom of artistic expression by promoting musicians, entertainers, artists, chefs, fashion and creative professionals. We hope Now Magazine will inspire you to make your mark on the world by showing you a creative realm of arts and entertainment that fuses the unconventional with the everyday idiosyncrasies of life.

We’re constantly keeping our ear to the ground to stay a step ahead – we want to keep you informed on all of the wonderful opportunities that San Antonio's emerging scene has to offer.

I thank all the contributors and hope many others follow in their footsteps. When in receipt of such works, finding new creative solutions to design, and the arrangement of these elements is a intriguing challenge for me. I feel truly blessed to be working with such a talented group of people.

Throughout the course of the year in 2011, Now Magazine will be hosting many of our own parties and events. Make sure and come to our Official Launch Party, Wednesday November 9th at The Legacy (See pages 2-3). We'll be celebrating everything that Now Magazine is about... art, music, fashion, live entertainment, food, wine, fun and dancing. Before that, on October 27th, we will be having a huge Halloween Bash at Pat O'Brien's downtown! We are expecting over 2,000 people, so make sure and get your advance tickets on our website: www.NowMagSA.com.

We at Now Magazine are very interested in your feedback and response to our publication. Any thoughts you may have on content or features that you would like to see in future issues or any information you may want to contribute about upcoming events are most welcome, so feel free to drop us an email at: input@NowMagSA.com.

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Gregory Martin

Publisher/Editor in Chief Now Magazine, LLC

1917-2011

My Grandmother, Lucille Martin, was my inspiration and mentor as an artist. She started teaching me how to paint when I was only about 5 years old. This issue is dedicated to her and her memory.

Lucille was born in Carlsbad NM, June 7, l917, the first child of Homer and Angie Caiar. She attended school in Carlsbad and was valedictorian of her graduating class in 1934.

An interest in oil painting developed in the late 1940s leading to a prolific painting career until her mid 80s. Lucille won numerous awards over the years, taught workshops in several different states and was recognized for her achievements in "Who's Who In American Art." Her

paintings are in public and private collections across the United States including both New Mexico and Arizona state capital buildings as well as being featured several times in "Arizona Highways" Magazine. —G.B. Martin

Contents

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fashion, beauty & Health Fashion .......................................14 Make Over ...................................22 Flirty Fitness .................................26 Arts, Leisure & Entertainment Hotel Valencia ..............................30 George Draghici ...........................34 On the Scene in SA ....................40 Pat O'Brien's ................................56 LIVING Wine Review ................................58 Ruth's Chris Steakhouse ........66 Citrus ...........................................70 New Mini "Coupe" ........................72 The Alteza ...................................88 calendars Concert Calendar .........................44 Calendar Notes ...........................46 Sports Calendar ..........................54 Social/Cultural Calendar .............40 LISTINGS / INFO Fashion Boutiques .........................21 Salons & Spas .............................25 Art Galleries .................................36 Comedy/Theatre ...........................53 Bars & Clubs ..................................58 Restaurants ..................................86 Maps ..........................................92

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Now Magazine Publisher / Artistic Director Gregory Martin Fashion Director Darrin Davis Director of Marketing Karen Evans Contributing Writers Karen Evans Olivier Bourgoin Photography Gregory Martin Darrin Davis Now Magazine $2.50 Published by Now Magazine LLC San Antonio, TX

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FASHION, BEAUTY & HEALTH

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Now! Fashion featuring

Photography: Darrin Davis Model: Jeanette Breen

J'adore Paris

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Rainbow Brite — There’s always hope after the rain when you’re rocking this multi-hued striped tube dress from J'adore Paris.

Model: Kristen

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Awesome Blossom – Bloom wherever you’re planted in a one-shouldered embellished peachy pouf dress from J'adore Paris

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Rare Bird — Friends will flock to you in this exotic, cosmic feather-print halter tunic. Pair with leggings for a cool day look or add an embellished chain belt (as shown) for hot nights.

From J'adore Paris.

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Lilac LadyLove — A softly shirred lilac ombre skirt pairs perfectly with a romantic flowing crepe print blouse with deep-V detail.

From J'adore Paris.

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Un Fleur de Feu — You’ll shine bright as a fiery sunflower while keeping your edgy cool in this inspired graphic-print mini-dress by J'adore Paris.

Photography: Gregory Martin

Models and Mannequins VIP Party at Blue Star Gallery

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fashion Boutique Listings Brighton Collectibles 7400 San Pedro Ave 210.375.7900 Carinos Boutique carinos-sa.com 405 N Saint Mary's 210.223.0089 Claire's claires.com 7400 San Pedro Ave 210.342.0556 Kathleen Sommers Designs kathleensommers.com 2417 North Main Ave 210.732.2207 Moda Mia Boutique modamiaboutique.com 6449 Blanco Rd 210.348.8339 Pinky's 4215 McCullough Ave 210.805.0230 Pink Chalet Boutique pinkchaletsa.com 7400 San Pedro Ave 210.348.5401 La Couture lacoutureresale.com 4001 Broadway St 210.828.8032

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Lux 77 Boutique 555 East Basse Rd 210.635.0077 Nancy's Boutique 280 E Basse Rd # 109 210.804.9999 Texas Lady Boutique 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy 210.494.9922 Get your store listed by emailing us at: listings@NowMagSA.com

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then & Now Makeover featuring Darrin Davis

Exceptional Extensions Pure’s Summer makeover candidate, Stephanie Tubbs, was looking to add length and fullness to her fine, shoulderlength dark hair. She wanted more than just the extra length most extensions provide, so Dallas-based hair-extension “guru” Darrin Davis transformed her tresses into a sexy and soft sweep with his signature extension technique.

Developed exclusively after years of training under the masters in Hollywood, New York and his native Salt Lake City, the affable stylist experimented until he created a proprietary installation method that doesn’t damage a person’s natural hair, because it attaches the extension so that it "rests" on top of the natural hair instead of weaving, braiding, gluing or bonding – all of which can damage hair. His unique approach to Stephanie’s lengthy locks (a full 22”!) is further enhanced by using the finest quality human hair available (luxurious, soft hair with a natural cuticle and wave from Russia or Italy), and with Darrin’s deft installation, her new hair will last up to a year, with maintenance appointments to tighten the extensions approximately every 3 months.

Extension hair comes in as many textures and colors as there are individuals,

so the right selection can seem daunting. Not so with Darrin; his expertise at choosing the best texture and shade to match each clients' mane leaves nothing to chance. An admitted perfectionist, Darrin’s used to hearing the words, “You would have never known! It looks like it’s your real hair!”, when people see the results. “Exactly.” Darrin smiles, “That’s the whole point."

He adds, "I love to make people feel good about themselves. It’s crazy how adding length or thickness can transform a woman’s self esteem. People can now flip the hair they never had before!” Just don’t flip out at the cost, however…a new mane can set you back anywhere from $800-$3500, depending on the hair used, and takes about 4-5 hours to install.

Stephanie‘s makeup was done by Ashley Salazar, using a bright palette of pop color to add a little glam and a whole lot of sophistication to Stephanie’s formerly bare face.

Ready to go long and lush with a look like Stephanie’s? Call Darrin Davis Productions at the Neinast Salon, 214-850-8578 for an appointment.

Located at 3622 Fairmount St. – Andrea Reich 22 Now

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To enter next month’s make over, email us a photo & why you need it to: makeover@NowMagSA.com

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Harmoni Salon 1321 N Loop 1604

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Hair Affairs 3030 Thousand Oaks Dr (210) 495-7895 Hair Studio Sonterra 1202 East Sonterra Blvd (210) 403-3350 Image Makers Hair Studio and Spa 19903 Stone Oak Pkwy (210) 495-2700 K Charles & Co 1604 Stone Oak Pwky

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Kay's Salon & Spa 14855 Blanco Rd

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Lynda Fisher's Hair Studio 18402 US Hwy 281 N (210) 402-0037 Petra's Salon and Boutique 434 N Loop 1604 W (210) 481-6200 Planet Beach 18160 San Pedro Ave

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Smooth Lines Salon 11255 Huebner Rd (210) 690-2244 www.smoothlinessalon.com Veronyka's Color Salon & Spa 115 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-9444

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Flirty Fitness

With Sonya

If you have not heard or taken a Flirty Girl Class, imagine when flirty, fabulous dance meets choreography with a purpose; the result is a fun,

effective way to condition the entire body inside and out. Our popular, easy-to-learn dance routines provide the perfect combination of cardio and

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strength training. You will feel like you are part of a music video rather than in a cardio crazy, core chiseling, booty toning and arm sculpting workout class! The best part is you will see results!! It has been clinically tested by two respected California Universities and published in the Journal of Applied Research.

Key findings in the research: • Remarkably high retention/compliance percentage • Participants identified program as fun and looked forward to next workout • Significantly improved cardiovascular fitness • Increased strength • Increased muscle tone • Lost inches and weight • Maintained lean body mass I have been a personal trainer and fitness and nutrition expert for over 10 years and I have currently owned, Younique Physique, a Private Training Studio, for over 7 years. I also have over 20 years of dance, choreography and cheerleading experience including the Woodlawn Theatre's Production of Chicago. While choreographing "Chicago" I knew I wanted to bring my dance and fitness backgrounds together and when I saw Flirty Girl I knew it would be a HIT!! I love teaching the classes and watching everyone laughing and have Fun! Now

I am so excited to be instructing Flirty Girl Fitness Classes and offering it in my Studio! I love being able to combine my Personal Training expertise with my Dance and Choreography ability to offer a Great Class that is not only Fun but will get you results. Fat loss, sculpted and toned muscle is some of the results you will see when regularly taking Flirty Girl Classes. Of course when combining Weight training, flexibility training such as yoga and Pilates, along with proper nutrition you will experience transformation!

I believe that feeling good about yourself is so important and Flirty Girl classes will have you feeling empowered, confident and fabulous!! Flirty Girl combines Dance and Strength Training so you will see Results and Get FIT!! !! I look forward to having you in my Classes and helping you Get the Results you want while having FUN, Feeling FABULOUS and Getting FIT!! Come Get your Flirty ON!!

Sonya R Roemisch B.S., CPT Younique Physique Personal Training Studio 7460 Callaghan Rd., Ste. 200 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 348-2990 www.youniquephysique.com sonya@youniquephysique.com —Sonya Roemisch 27

ARTS, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Hotel feature

The Hotel Valencia Riverwalk Hotel Valencia Riverwalk was recently named one of the “Top 500 Hotels Worldwide” by Travel + Leisure Magazine for the third consecutive

year. The small, luxury hotel was one of only eight Texas hotels and three San Antonio hotels to be included on this year’s list. For the past nine years, Travel + Leisure editors have combed the globe in search of outstanding hotels that not only feature beautiful grounds, but excellence in service and amenities, to include in their prestigious selection.

“We are thrilled to once again be

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named one of the Top 500 hotels this year,” says Valencia Group Executive Vice President of Operations Roy Kretschmer. “Our staff works extremely hard to provide each guest with impeccable and unparalleled service and appreciate the recognition from Travel + Leisure. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is a unique property for San Antonio and we look forward to continuing to offer a distinctive, chic hotel experience.”

Hotel Valencia is a 213-room, Tuscan-inspired hotel that sits along the banks of the famed San Antonio River. Hotel Valencia provides its guests with a unique, four-star experience, ranging from fashionable cocktails in one of San Antonio’s hippest bars, Vbar, to innovative and locally-inspired dishes at Citrus, as well as distinctive vacation packages and luxury amenities.

—G. B. Martin

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Now! Magazine Model Search at Male & Female Model Search Friday Oct 14th from 8pm - Midnight Selected models will be featured in future issues of Now! Magazine and Now! runway shows 19178 Blanco Rd

for more info call: 210.480.2590

Asleep at the Wheel

Photography: Gregory Martin

August Heart Foundation Event at the Pearl Brewery

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artist interview

the "Crazy" artist George Draghici George "Ghici" Draghici is a classically trained artist. He emigrated to the United States from Romania in the 1980's with his wife Gabriella and his two small sons. While in Romania, George earned 3 masters degrees from

the University of Bucharest, with the final masters degree in art restoration.

Prior to moving to the United States George worked in Europe restoring ancient Frescos and other aging art in Orthodox churches.

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The performance art that George has developed in the years since coming to America is a magical coming together of music and art. While selected musical selections are performed, either live or recorded, George interprets the music in real time on canvas using oil or acrylic paints. George tailors his performance depending on the audience, the venue, the organization, and event.

In every case, the audience is witness to the creative birth of a unique work of fine art, its development, and its completion.

George brings his unique artistic “eye” to everything he does. His sense of humor, his passion, and his amazing talent blend in the moment of creation.

Today you will witness one of the truly amazing things you will ever see. I give you, “Ghici”!

It is a magical moment when we are fortunate enough to witness the act of

artistic creation. To be present when a true master takes inspiration from the moment and environment, and using his genius creates a work of art is a rare privilege. Such is the feeling you get when witnessing George 'Ghici' Draghici painting and interpreting music in real time as it is performed. Countless volumes have been written about artists and the things that inspired them.

Attending a Ghici performance allows us to be moved by the same elements as the artist creating a unique bond between the creator and the witness.

I have enjoyed watching as Ghici has painted to live music, recorded music, in schools, and in large convention halls.

Each time it has been a unique and satisfying experience. There is nothing quite like a Ghici performance. I heartily recommend that you too experience the magic of a Ghici performance. ­—Henry P. “Pete” Van de Putte, Jr.

You can see more of George's art on his website: www.ghici.com

art galleries Art Incorporated Gallery of Fine Art 9401 San Pedro 210-340-1091

Parchman Stremmel Galleries 110 W. Olmos 210-824-8990

Greenhouse Gallery 6496 N. New Braunfels 210-828-6491

J Adelman Antiques and Art Menger Hotel by The Alamo 210-225-5914

Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center 1300 Guadalupe 210-271-3480

Harry Halff Fine Art 7726 Broadway 210-822-0713

LoneStar Studios 107 Lone Star Blvd SATX 78204

Art! In The Chamber 602 E. Commerce 210-229-2127

Artpace San Antonio 445 North Main 210-212-4900

Gallery Vetro Established and Emerging Glass Artists 513 E. Houston 210-354-0001

Blue Star Art Space 116 Blue Star, Bldg C 210-229-9412

Monte Wade Fine Arts Gallery 514 Paseo de La Villita 210-222-8838

Artistic Endeavors A Fine Art Gallery in Historic La Villita 418 Villita, #2500 210-22-2497

Nueva Street Gallery 507 E. Nueva 210-229-9810 San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star 210-226-6688 Anarte 7959 Broadway Ste 404 210-826-5674 David Shelton 1115 South Alamo Ste 2211 210-787-0260 Nanette Richardson Fine Art 555 E. Basse Ste 105 210-930-1343 J R Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8302 Broadway 210-828-8214

Museo Alameda 101 South Santa Rosa 210-299-4300

Bismarck Studios 930 Proton, Ste 202 210-314-7747

Rendon Photography 733 S. Alamo 210-225-2287

Cactus Bra Gallery 106-C Blue Star 210-226-6688

Sculptors Dominion International 11354 Vance Jackson 210-696-9813

Carla Veliz Art Studio 8535 Fairhaven St. 210-863-8264 Dragonfire Hot Glass Studio 1211 Blanco 210-764-8464 Finesilver Gallery 816 Cameron No. 102 210-354-3333 Galeria Ortiz 4026 McCullough 210-826-8623 Gallista Gallery 1913 S. Flores 210-212-8606 36 Now

Southwest School of Art 300 Augusta 210-224-1848 Stonemetal Press 1420 South Alamo Ste 104 210-227-0312 UTSA Satellite Space 115 Blue Star 210-212-7146

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Photography: Gregory Martin

Models and Mannequins Fashion Show at Neiman Marcos

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Valet Couture is committed to the principles of treating every customer with respect, hospitality and gratitude. We believe parking

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S.A.'s cultural & social Calendar

Performing Arts, Fashion Shows, Soirées, Art Exhibits, Wine Tastings, • Sat, Sept 17 - Aquas Frescas: Al Fresco River Party Featuring 30 of San Antonio's Top Women Artists Benefiting The Artist Foundation. At The Pearl Brewery Amphitheater 7pm-10:30pm $75 per person info@artistsfound.org • Thurs, Sept 22 - Taste of The Heights at the Witte Museum 7pm $50 per person — all food and alcohol included www.tasteoftheheights.com • Fri & Sat, Sept 23- 24th Annual Fall Festival - San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo - $55 per person —Evening of Gaming, Texas food, Drinks, Prizes, and live music.

6pm-11pm • Sept 24-25 - Jazz Alive in Travis Park - Noon-11pm - Free • Sept 30-Oct 2 - San Antonio Opera - Romeo and Juliet - Lila Cockrell Theater • Fri, Oct 14 - Now! Magazine Model Search at Aquifer - We will be searching for models in the S.A. area for upcoming issues and fashion shows. 8pm - Midnight • Fri, Oct 14 - Sushi and Sake - Japanese Tea Gardens - 6:30pm9:30pm - San Antonio Parks Foundation - Preview Party celebrating the completion of te Jingu House

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Japanese BBQ, Sushi, Sake and Cultural entertainment • Sat Oct 15 - Cattle Barons Gala - Estancia at Thunder Valley - Boerne, 7pm-midnight - $250 per person 210595-0219 • Sat,Oct 15 - Gardens by Moonlight - The San Antonio Botanical Gardens - Live music,culinary treats,romantic evening under the stars - $20 www.sabot.org • Tues, Oct 18 - The Hole in Wine Golf Classic - The Quarry Golf Club - $125 210-822-9555 • Thurs, Oct 27 - Now! Magazine Halloween Party at Pat O'Brian's - We are having the BIGGEST & Wildest Halloween party in town!!!

- 8pm - close - 121 Alamo Plz • Oct 29 - Bud Lights Coffins on Parade - 6pm-8pm - Riverwalk • Oct 30 - Culinaria-Totally Texaas - 1pm-6pm - Rio Cibolo Ranch - BBQ Competition,food,wine, entertainment.

• Wed, Nov 9 - Now! Magazine Launch Party at The Legacy - We are having the party of the year to kick off our New San Anonio Premier Issue! 8pm - Midnight - FREE Event!

And of course, all of the SPURS games (see their schedule on page 54 for all

And if there’s an upcoming event you want us to share with our readers, feel free to e mail me at: events@NowMagSA.com

www.santikos.com

Photography: Gregory Martin

Cattle Baron's Fashion Show at Ranch at the Rim

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concert & Event calendar

Journey, Foreigner & Night Ranger

Performing at The AT&T Center with Sept. 21st

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Artist

Venue

Thu 09/15 Alex Reymundo Laugh Out Loud! Comedy Club

Del Castillo Susanna's Kitchen (Wimberley)

Hank3 Back Stage Live Fri 09/16 Alex Reymundo Laugh Out Loud! Comedy Club

Carolyn Wonderland Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall

Easton Corbin Cowboys Far West John Michael Montgomery Mi Casa Tamales (Boerne)

Reckless Kelly Gruene Hall Sat 09/17 Alex Reymundo Laugh Out Loud! Comedy Club

The Canvas Waiting House Concert

Eisley Jack's Patio Bar & Grill

Nick 13 Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall Sun 09/18 Alex Reymundo Laugh Out Loud! Comedy Club Tue 09/20 Queensr每che Majestic Theatre

That 1 Guy, Pogo White Rabbit Wed 09/21 Agnostic Front, The Mongoloids The Korova

Naysayer

Journey, Foreigner, Night Ranger AT&T Center

Peelander-Z Jack's Patio Bar & Grill Thu 09/22 Ruthie Foster Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall Fri 09/23 Marcia Ball Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall

Pat Green Floores Country Store (Helotes) Now 45

concert & Event calendar

Date

Artist

Venue

Sat 09/24 Def Leppard, Heart AT&T Center

KISS Margarita Pour-Off 2011 Sunken Garden Theatre Mon 09/26 Secrets, Jamies Elsewhere, Life On Repeat White Rabbit Tue 09/27 Incubus Freeman Coliseum

Skrillex Club Rio

Foreign Beggars Wed 09/28 Colour Revolt, Colourmusic, Dignan The Ten Eleven Thu 09/29 Bring Me The Horizon, Back Stage Live

Parkway Drive, Architects (UK)

Deez Nuts, While She Sleeps

John Nemeth Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall Fri 09/30 Bruce Robison, Charlie Robison Floores Country Store (Helotes) Sat 10/01 Del Castillo Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall AT&T Center

Larry The Cable Guy, Reno Collier

Kyle Park Floores Country Store (Helotes) Sun 10/02 Grupo Fantasma Pearl Brewery Amphitheater

Jimmy Needham Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

Taking Back Sunday, The Maine White Rabbit

Bad Rabbits Mon 10/03 Candlebox, Cowboy Mouth, Miggs Back Stage Live Tue 10/04 The Air I Breathe White Rabbit

Thick As Blood

The Plot In You

Miracle At St. Anna

Legend (MI) Wed 10/05 Decapitated, Decrepit Birth White Rabbit Fleshgod Apocalypse

Rings Of Saturn

The Haarp Machine Thu 10/06 B.B. King Gruene Hall (N.B.)

"Gruene Music & Wine Festival" Gruene Historic District (NB)

Rat Ranch Sherlock's Fri 10/07 David Lindley Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall

"Gruene Music & Wine Festival" Gruene Hall (N.B.)

Lucinda Williams

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Artist

Venue

Fri 10/07 Never Shout Never, Carter Hulsey White Rabbit

A Rocket To The Moon, Fake Problems

Portugal. The Man

Rat Ranch Sherlock's

"South Texas Rock Fest" Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

Saxon, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Territories Sat 10/08 All Get Out Jack's Patio Bar & Grill

Lydia

"Gruene Music & Wine Festival" Gruene Historic District (N.B.)

Los Lonely Boys

Michael W. Smith Convention Center Arena

Rat Ranch Sherlock's

"South Texas Rock Fest" Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

UFO, Moxy, Dio Disciples, Jokester,

Stephen Pearcy, Pretty Boy Floyd

Stephen Pearcy Back Stage Live

Two Tons Of Steel Pearl Brewery Amphitheater

UFO, Mindflow Back Stage Live Sun 10/09 A Bullet For Pretty Boy White Rabbit

The Air I Breathe, The Great Commission

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"Gruene Music & Wine Festival" Gruene Historic District (N.B.)

Mute Math Endless Music Nightclub

Tyler Ward Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall Wed 10/12 Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy AT&T Center

Black Label Society Thu 10/13 Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Prince Royce AT&T Center

Thompson Square Josabi's (Helotes) Fri 10/14 Now! Magazine Model Search Aquifer

Junior Brown Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall

The Klocks Sherlock's

Sabaton Back Stage Live

Texas Hippie Coalition Jack's Patio Bar & Grill Sat 10/15 The Klocks Sherlock's

Micky & The Motorcars Gruene Hall (N.B.)

Warren Hood San Antonio Botanical Garden

Wayne "The Train" Hancock Floores Country Store (Helotes) Now 47

concert & Event calendar

Date

Artist

Venue

Mon 10/17 Charlie Robison Witte Museum Tue 10/18 AndrĂŠ Rieu AT&T Center

Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

Rival Sons

Panic! At The Disco, Foxy Shazam Back Stage Live Wed 10/19 Peter Frampton Majestic Theatre

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall Thu 10/20 Don Williams Majestic Theatre

Hawthorne Heights Jack's Patio Bar & Grill Fri 10/21 "99.5 KISS Fest" Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

Theory Of A Deadman, Staind, Pop Evil

The Heroine

Dale Watson Hanging Tree Saloon

Roger Creager, Curtis Grimes Floores Country Store (Helotes)

"Women Of Faith: Over The Top" Alamodome Sat 10/22 Mushroomhead, Psychostick, Back Stage Live

Motograter, Blue Felix

Two Tons Of Steel Pawderosa Ranch

"Women Of Faith: Over The Top" Alamodome Sun 10/23 Randy Travis Floores Country Store (Helotes)

Sarah McQuaid House Concert Tue 10/25 Taylor Swift, David Nail AT&T Center

Thu 10/27 Now! Magazine's Halloween Bash Pat O'Brien's Fri 10/28 Bush, Chevelle Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

Carbon Leaf, Nic Cowan Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall

Alpha Rev

The Waymores House Concert Sat 10/29 Filter Josabi's (Helotes)

Five Finger Death Punch Sunken Garden Amphitheatre

All That Remains, Hatebreed, Rev Theory

Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison Gruene Hall (N.B.)

Charlie Robison

*Events and shows are subject to change, please call the venue to confirm the lineup and times. The deadline to submit concert listings is the 21st of each month. Email artist's name, venue and date to: concer ts@NowMagSA.com

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comedy / theater Listings

Comedy Clubs Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 618 Northwest Loop 410 210.541.8805 Rivercenter Comedy Club 849 East Commerce St 210.229.1420 www.rivercentercomedyclub.com Oxymorons Improv Troupe oxymoronsimprov.com 210.380.3356

Theaters Arneson River Theatre 418 Villita St Attic Rep 1 Trinity Place www.atticrep.org

The Josephine Theater 339 W Josephine St www.josephinetheatre.org

210.734.4646

Jump-Start Performance Co 108 Blue Star 210.227-5867 www.jump-start.org Lila Cockrell Theatre 200 East Market St

210.207.8500

210.207.8610

Majestic & Empire Theatre 226 North Saint Mary's St 210.226.5700 www.majesticempire.com

210.999.8524

Mc Allister Theatre 1300 San Pedro Ave

Alamo IMAX Theatre Rivercenter 849 East Commerce St 210.247.4629 www.imax-sa.com Aztec Theatre 201 E Commerce St # 300 210.212.7638 www.aztecontheriver.com Cameo Center 1123 East Commerce St www.cameocenter.com

Harlequin Dinner Theater 2652 Harney Rd 210.222.9694

210.472.2636

Carver Community Cultural Center Theatre 215 North Hackberry 210.207.8700 www.sanantonio.gov Elizabeth Huth Coates Theatre 4301 Broadway St 210.829.3800 www.uiw.edu

210.486.0497

San Pedro Playhouse Scene 800 West Ashby Place 210.735.8324 San Pedro Park 800 West Ashby Place 210.733.7258 www.sanpedroplayhouse.com Sunken Garden Theatre 3875 North St Mary's 210.207.3050 www.sanantonio.gov Trinity University Laurie Auditorium 715 Stadium Dr 210.999.8117 www.trinity.edu Woodlawn Theatre 1920 Fredericksburg Rd 210.738.1117 www.woodlawntheatre.com

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club review

Pat O'Brien's Where the history of the Alamo meets the New Orleans Legend, Pat O'Brien's Bar and Restaurant and its famous Hurricane Specialty Drink! With everything from world-famous Hurricanes and the signa-

ture flaming fountain to dueling piano players, Pat O'Brien's brings the spirit of New Orleans to downtown San Antonio.

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enjoy a choice from our huge drink menu, including the Hurricane and our trademark Specialty Drinks.

Head down to Pat O'Briens for Wacky Wednesdays, where $2 buys you anything in the house, 7pm to 2 am. And don't miss Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11am-3pm. Open 7 nights a week, the ever-popular Piano Bar is packed with patrons taking part in a dueling piano sing-along show.

Think of Pat O'Briens for your next special event. Our private parties offer great food, drinks and loads of fun for our guests.

Visit our website at the link above for more information, menu, and specials. Remember, you'll HAVE FUN AT PAT O'BRIEN'S!Located at: 121 Alamo Plz Info line: (210) 693-0916

Photography: Gregory Martin

nightlife listings

Bars, Clubs, Lounges & Venues 20nine Wine Bar This is a place for serious wine drinkers to sit back and enjoy a "Road Trip" of three 2oz. pours of carefully selected wine, served with tasting notes.

255 E. Basse Rd 210.798.9463 3 Bar 7460 Callaghan ste#333 210.598.0941 Acapulco Sam's 212 College St 210.220.1972 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 1255 S.W. Loop 410 210.677.8500 Amore Cafe & Lounge 4553 N Loop W 1604 Ste 1113 210. 998.3421 Aquifer 19178 Blanco Road #201 210.455.0048 Area 31 4553 North Loop 1604 210.867-2732 ﾃ》omar Bar at ﾃ…enar A late.night lounge and international dance club located in the Mexican food restaurant ﾃ…enar....

146 E. Houston St. 210.222.2362 Backstage Live 1305 East Houston St 210.224.2747 Bar America 723 South Alamo 210.223.1285 Bar Rojo 600 E. Market St 210 224 1234 Blue Star Brewing Company San Antonio's premier micro brewery and full.scale brewpub, Blue Star specializes in hand.crafted beer such as a stout, pale ale and the King William Ale. 1414 S. Alamo, Ste. 105 210.212.5506 Bombay Bicycle Club 3506 N Saint Marys St. 210.737.2411 The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham 210271.3811

Broadway 50 50 Located in Alamo Heights, the Broadway 50 50 has a retro dﾃｩcor theme and offers live music, games...

5050 Broadway 210.826.0069 Broadway Bar 8800 Broadway St. 210.822.5552 The Bubble Room 1846 N Loop 1604 210.479.9463 Changos Havana Club 23535 I.10 West 210.698.8922 Ciao Vino 218 E. Olmos 210.828.3141 Club Cohiba Located at the Havana River Walk Inn 1015 Navarro 210.222.2008 Club Korova 107 E. Martin St. 210.707.4521 Club Rio Designed by widely known firms from Mexico, Club Rio brings the elements of elegance and luxury to a new level.

13307-A San Pedro 210.403.2582 Copa Wine Bar 19141 Stone Oak Pky 210.495.2672 The Cove 606 W. Cypress 210 .227.2683 Cowboys Dancehall 3030 NE Loop 410 210.646.9378 Coyote Ugly 409 E. Commerce 210.465.8459 Dave & Buster's of San Antonio 440 Crossroads Blvd.

210.515.1515 Dick's Last Resort 406 Navarro 210.224.0026 Dolce Ultra Lounge 18322 Sonterra Place 210.798.5680

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Drink Wine & Cocktail Bar With 150 wines and 85 signature cocktails, Drink lives up to it's name. Also try the tapas, cheese boards and warm chocolate molten cakes....

200 Navarro 210.224.1031 Duo Lounge 523 Med Court 210.592.1729 Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 200 S. Alamo 210.222.1400 The Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce 210.222.2521 Flying Saucer Beer Emporium 11255 Huebner Rd 210.647.PINT Freetail Brewing Co. 4035 N Loop 1604 W 210.395.4974 Grand Agave 18326 Tuscany Stone 210.402.0045 The Green Lantern 20626 Stone Oak Parkway 210.497.3722 The Grotto 19160 Stone Oak Parkway Gruene Hall Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and the Central Texas birthplace to many great songwriters & musicians.

1281 Gruene Rd., Gruene 830.606.1281 The Hangar 8203 Broadway St 210.818.7699 ‎ Hard Rock Café San Antonio 111 W. Crockett 210.224.7625 High Velocity Sports Bar - JW Marriott 23808 Resort Parkway 210.276.2500 Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St., Suite 201 210.212.4770 Ivy Rooftop San Antonio's FIRST Rooftop bar and lounge....

Lockhill-Selma and 1604 210.393.0511 Jack's Patio Bar and Grill 2950 Thousand Oaks Dr. 210.494.2309 Jean Wine Bar & Lounge 1401 N. Loop 1604 W 210.493.5326

Joe's Blue Cocktail 1421 S. Alamo, 210.212.5421 Joe's Volcano 6844 Ingram Rd. 210.680.7225 Joey's 2417 N. St. Mary's 210.733.9573 Kennedy's Public House 19179 Blanco Rd 210.764.1333 Klusoz Martini Bar 19314 US Highway 281 N 210.481.6550 Kremlin San Antonio's Most Upscale Nightlife Scene on the Riverwalk. With a dance floor that inspires ultimate energy and sensuality, Kremlin is your upscale destination in Downtown S A. 212 College St. 210.220-1972 The Landing 123 Losoya, 210.223.7266 La Tuna Icehouse and Grill 100 Probandt St. 210.212.5727 Lava Lounge 2702 N Saint Marys St 210.320.1740 Leapin' Lizard Pub 302 E Commerce St 210.271.9494 Liberty Bar 1111 S Alamo St 210.227.1187 Limelight 2718 N. Saint Mary's St. 210.735.7775 The Lion and the Rose British Pub 5148 Broadway 210.822.7673 The Long Bar 18402 Hwy 281 N, Suite 128 210.490-1400 ‎ Luna Luna is a sit.down night club that offers live jazz, blues, Latin, soul, and R&B. 6740 San Pedro Ave. 210.804.2433 Mad Dogs 123 Losoya Street #19 210.222.0220 Maroc Bar 13307 San Pedro Ave. 210.772.2083

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nightlife listings Martini Club 8507 McCullough 210.344.4747 Martini Ranch 4904 West Ave. 210.341.1717 Max's Wine Dive Gourmet comfort food, wines from around the world, Sunday brunch, late.night "reverse" happy. hour, and more.

340 East Basse Rd. 210.444.9547 The Menger Bar 204 Alamo Plaza 210.223.4361 Metro 229 East Houston St 210.324.2930 The Mix Known for having an eclectic crowd, The Mix showcases free live local music nightly plus over 50 beers and a full liquor bar....

2423 N. St. Mary's St. 210.735.1313 Naked Iguana 421 E. Commerce 210.224.4449 Pat O'Brien's Sit by the fire fountain on the patio and enjoy the world famous New Orleans Hurricanes, dueling piano bar, live music and cajun food....

121 Alamo Plaza 210.212.3957 Rush Ultra Lounge 7959 Broadway Rebar 8134 Broadway 210.320.4091 Retox Bar 1031 Patricia #100 210.775.2886 Revolution Room 8123 Broadway 210.320.4567 Rosario's Mexican Café y Cantina 910 S. Alamo 210.223.1806 Sam's Burger Joint Draws an eclectic crowd because of its flexibility in entertainment hosting live music acts of all genres.

330 E. Grayson St 210.223.2830 San Antonio Cafe & Concerts 1150 S. Alamo 210.271.7791

Scout Bar 19314 US Highway 281 N 210.494.7700 Sherlock's Baker St. Pub 16620 US 281 N. Suite 1 210.572.9307 Sky Dome Nightclub The Sky Dome Nightclub, located on the beautiful River Walk in historic Downtown San Antonio above Tabu Lounge.

245 E. Commerce St, 210.222.4700 SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett St 210.444.1000 Sparky's Pub 1416 N Main Ave 210.320.5111 Stone Werks Café & Bar 7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd. 210.828.3508 Swig Martini Bar 111 W. Crockett St. 210.476.0005 Tabu Lounge 254 E. Commerce 210.222.4700 The Pointe Martini Lounge 19178 Blanco Rd., Suite 201 210.494.0910 V Bar at Hotel Valencia An ultra-modern look and feel with a lustrous black bar, leather stools and gorgeous views of the River Walk....

150 E. Houston St. 210.227.9700 Vela Wine Bar 5800 Broadway Suite 206 210.822.7120 White Rabbit 2410 N St Mary's St 210.737.2221 ‎ Zen Bar Ultra Lounge 221 E. Houston St. 210.271.7472 Zinc Bistro and Wine Bar Zinc boasts an extensive menu offering fine import cigars, vintage ports, specialty cocktails and caringly prepared wine.friendly cuisine....

207 N. Presa 210.224.2900 Ziquid A chic cocktail lounge located in Stone Oak Plaza.

Featuring live music, premium cocktails, late-night sushi and karaoke 7 days a week.

18730 Stone Oak Pkwy, 210. 495.1234

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wine review

Featured Grape Varietal

Torrontés - A Versatile & Refreshing Summer Wine Greetings! To all the fine folks reading this; wine drinkers and wine drinkers to-be.

This monthly column is for you. If you have already tasted the delicious beverage I am about to detail below; this will serve as a welcome reminder for you to run to your favorite retailer to purchase a couple Olivier Bourgoin bottles (or a case). If this is - aka. "Olivier new to you, you are about to the Wine Guy" embark on a taste buds adventure with us.

Torrontés is a grape native to Argentina, although it is also used in Chile to make a local liquor called "Pisco". are actually three distinct types of Torrontés produces white wines that Torrontés grapes but they are all very are amazingly refreshing, fragrant closely related both genetically as well and aromatic. From recent DNA stud- as by taste profile. ies, it appears that it is a relative of There are currently over 30,000 acres Muscat of Alexandria that was crossed of Torrontés planted in Argentina. One with other obscure varietals some of the characteristics of this varietal native and some which were probably is its thirst quenching property. With imported to the new world by Spanish good acidity without being really sour, missionaries. For those who have a the flavor profile is reminiscent of citreal interest in knowing more, there rus, (lemon in particular) with notable 62 Now

aromas of green melon and white peach. Other flavors often associated with Torrontés are flowers, peach pit and other citrusy fruit including orange and grapefruit.

Two favorite brands available in the San Antonio market are: La Yunta and Gougenheim. Kept (briefly) in French oak you will find it provides a relatively long and crisp finish especially for such a light wine. Both La Yunta and Gougenheim Torrontés are inexpensive (you should be able to find them in the $ 9.00 to $ 12.00 - or less if they are on sale). La Yunta hails from the Fatima Valley and Gougenheim comes to us via the better known region of Mendoza.

Current vintages should be 2010 as this wine is not meant to be cellared. Reminiscent in some ways to Viognier, simply refrigerate, open and drink by the pool, on the patio as an aperitif or it will pair well at your table with an array of cheeses, seafood, poultry, smoked meats and one of my favorites: Thaï food.

I’ll come back and talk about some more wine pairings and fun foods to share them with soon.

Make sure and send me an email if you would like to be invited to our wine dinners and tastings.

—Olivier Bourgoin Olivier@NowMagSA.com

2011-2012 Season Shows

sept 29 - oct 9, 2011

dec 5 - 11, 2011

March 28 - april 8, 2012

jan 3 - 8, 2012

feb 21 - 26, 2012

may 8 - 13, 2012

Call for Tickets: 800.215.7469 or go online

www.MajesticEmpire.com Recognized as one of the most ornate facilities in the country, the Majestic has long held a special place in the archives of Texas theatrical and architectural history.

226 North Saint Mary's St

210.226.5700

restaurant Review

Cowboy Rib Eye

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse at Sunset famous Prime Sliders. Exceptional, with Station, long known for hot sizzling steaks a poppy seed bun crusty outside and is now earning a reputation for their steamed to soft perfection on the inside.

Happy Hour. Serving up refreshing and delicious two dollar mini martinis the bar’s atmosphere captures the romance and nostalgia of a private club, a topnotch spot in historical downtown San Antonio.

The list of specialty martinis includes The Blood Orange, The Sunset and The Ginger Blossom. My favorite was bartender Andrew's signature CucumberMartini.

Andrew shakes a mean martini, very cold, shaved ice and the vodka is infused with Cucumber Martini cucumbers and lime.

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Photography: Gregory Martin

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

The thick, juicy, buttery, little hamburger was lightly peppered and slathered with melted gooey Swiss cheese and served with sweet crispy onion ring slivers. The sliders are part of the $5 Happy Hour menu that included Crispy Thai sweetened calamari, shrimp and crab gratin and boudin. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-7.

Moving into the lovely southern modern dining room with its brick walls and mint green leather booths, bright pieces of San Antonio art, tree lights and mirrors everywhere — gives you an easy elegant feeling. The wine by the glass was delightful and affordable. Ruth's Chris signature Prime Sliders steak, the huge 22 oz. Bone in Cowboy Rib eye, cooked in sizzling butter and served I suggest the French Vanilla Bean on a 500 degree HOT plate, was bubbling Creme Brulee for dessert. I suggest you and popping like a food orchestra. A follow his advise. The Creme Brulee was tender, juicy, perfectly cooked, quality cut simple, sumptuous, gourmet and smooth as silk. Accompanied by beautiful big Wine Cellar Room berries and the brulee is caramelized to your order. There is simply none more delicious.

All in all, the evening was great fun. The food, customer service and ambiance were excellent. Here is a cheers out to General Manager Frank Ramos, Executive Chef Juan Morales and the fine dining staff of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. of meat — served Oscar Style, a rich crab Located at 1170 E Commerce, the cake perched on top of the Steak with restaurant is open for dinner Sun-Thurs: grilled asparagus and a heaping spoonful 4:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat: 4:30-11:00pm. of Bearnaise. You can also complement Live entertainment and Dancing Fri and your steak with melted Blue Cheese, a Sat, Private Party and catering in "The peppery brandy sauce or roasted sweet Wine Cellar." and hot peppers.

—Kanen Evans Now 67

3 Bar Grand opening

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Mention Pure Magazine when making your reservation and receive a Complementary Appetizer.

Treat your senses in a Unique Atmosphere with the Best Pasta, Steaks & Seafood, Signature Cocktails & a Great Variety of Wines. We have a Great Patio & Happy Hour Specials every day from 2:00pm to 9:00pm www.Barbaresco.net 9715 San Pedro Ave 210.231.0989

restaurant Review

Filet of Beef

Perfect Date at Citrus Citrus is located inside the wonderful Hotel Valencia at 150 East Houston Street. To start off, the setting is appealing from the fountain in the entry level lobby to the soft and diffused lights sprinkled throughout the building. This is a great place for a romantic evening.

On this inaugural “NOW Magazine” outing my dining companions were publisher Gregory Martin and his lovely assistant Cassie Tolentino. For starters, we were treated to colorful cocktails, aptly created by bartender Richard Ramos from the “V Bar.” The Mexican Martini was my favorite (a kind of Margarita made with Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Silver Tequila and Olive and lime juice added; served with three large pimento stuffed

olives as garnish). The drink was attractive and refreshing. So was the “Valencia Dementia” a liquid smorgassborg of juices including orange, pineapple, lime, lemon and cranberry juices with Ciroc Vodka and Cointreau. Although sweeter than the Mexican Martini, the Dementia offers another primer pleasant for the eye as well as for the palate. Along with our cocktails came a tiny and interesting “amuse bouche” composed of a thin slice of melon sprinkled with soy sauce. The presentation for this and throughout the meal was flawless.

Our appetizer course came in the form of three of Chef Jeff Balfour’s favorites.

A must try and according to MIchael Menchaca, our server - the number one, 70 Now

Jumbo Blue-Crab Cake top selling appetizer on the menu for the past eight years; the Jumbo Blue-Crab Cake.

Not only was it generously copious it was also flavorful and with a lovely texture. The more than ample crab meat serving was finely chopped - almost but not quite to a purée consistency. It was placed on a salad bed of toasted pumpkin seed, avocado and baby mesclun. In addition we also were treated to the garlic and butter (GIANT) Poached Gulf Shrimp, served over butternut squash-polenta and buna-shimeji mushrooms. In spite of its enormous size, the shrimp was packed Pan Roasted South Texas Antelope with flavor (which is often not the case when shrimp is too big). As all the other dishes, it was cooked to perfection. To round out the starters, pan seared diver scallop with stuffed squash blossom and saffron aïoli followed.

This was equally well executed. Not one flavor outshone the others; all of them were subtly blended in a swirl of aromatic delight.

On to the main course — what a treat!

Although there were only three of us, the Garlic Shrimp over-zealous staff actually delivered FOUR entrées: 1. Natural Fillet of Beef served with butter braised potatoes, roasted mushrooms and a merlot reduction sauce. 2. Pan Roasted South Texas Antelope, with Texas peppers, honey-chipotle potato purée and chiffonade mustard greens. 3. Pork Tenderloin (labeled “sous-vide,” which is a French term for “under vacuum” and is a cooking method which allegedly allows for foods to be cooked slowly in a plastic bag. I know that does not sound very romantic but the result, if well exceuted - which it was, produces some very tender and juicy results). This was served with applebeer sake sauce, a poached quail egg (a nice Now 71

restaurant Review touch) and a Spring succotash. Last but not least: 4. Char Grilled Bronzini Filets (a type of sea bass) with golden chanterelle mushrooms and salt cod fritter. Top pick?

Tough choice! If I absolutely had to vote on one of the four I would probably lean toward number three or maybe two. Nah! it would have to be number four or maybe one. See what I mean?

For our wine I selected a bottle of Pinot Noir from a nice Oregon (Willamette Valley), which I visited several years back.

Not only is Pinot Noir my favorite varietal, in this case I wanted a wine that would match well with all the different dishes we were served. I noted some black cherry on the nose followed with spice and mild earthy tones, smooth plummy finish and general accents of blackberry and other dark berries.

Overall, it was truly a very pleasant meal and the two desserts of cinnamon croissant bread pudding with a Bourbon glaze plus the “Rich” chocolate gateau with chocolate gelato were a smooth finish to a lavish dinner.

Olivier The Wine Guy’s PERFECT DATE SUGGESTIONS: Cocktails: - Mexican Martini (Savory) - Valencia Dementia (on the sweet side) Appetizers: - Crab Cake - Big enough to share - but if you must order two....

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Entrées: - Char Grilled Bronzini - Pork Tenderloin or Pan roasted Texas

Antelope Dessert: - Chocolate Gateau Wine: - Argyle Pinot Noir Wine Guy’s “Date-O-Meter” rating scale (DOM for short): 0 to 2 D-O-M: Don’t Bother. You’re better off with a beer and a pizza watching I love Lucy re-runs at home.

3 - 4 D-O-M: Much improvement needed. Grill yourself a good burger instead and save your money.

5 - 6 D-O-M: Average to barely above average. Is this really the kind of place you want to take a date?

7 - 8 D-O-M: Now we’re talking. This joint is just one step below the ranks of the ones where you’ll want to go on your next date.

9-10 D-O-M: The best of the best SA has to offer. Special occasion destination or when you must make an impression (or need to ask for forgiveness).

Citrus at the Valencia Global D-O-M score: 8.8 - Mood, Atmosphere: 8 - Service: 8 - Presentation: 10 - Serving portions: 10 - Taste and texture: 10 - Wine list: 7 —Olivier Bourgoin Now

featured restaurants Barbarescos Treat your senses in an unique atmosphere with the best Pasta, Steaks and Seafood, signature cocktails and a great variety of wines. We have a great patio and happy hour specials every day from 2:00pm to 9:00pm.

9715 San Pedro

www.barbaresco.com

210.231.0989

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Offering Mesquite-grilled Prime Aged Center Cuts of Midwestern Corn Fed Beef, as well as an array of freshly prepared seafood and flaming table-side desserts. An award-winning wine list round out an extraordinary dining experience. Executive Chef/Owner Mark Bohanan brings the storied Texas steak experience to the highest level.

219 East Houston St #275

www.bohanans.com

210.472.2600

Pacific Moon Bar and Grill Enjoy Chef Han’s menu of American Asian Fusion, from Mongolian Burgers to Samurai Rice Bowls. A great atmosphere, friendly staff and fresh food (everything is market fresh). Regular patrons are very much a part of the family and they are always seeking new family members. See you at the moon!

15140 San Pedro Avenue (Brookhollow Shopping Center)

210.402.3411

Sushi Express A brand new place off Stone Parkway & Hardy Oak, probably one of the more authentic and easily one of the most flavorful and hospitable places in the area. Everything tastes fresh and is made with care and pride, which is hard to come on this side of town.

The chef is usually more than happy to make it for you.

19903 Stone Oak Pkwy

www.themantelokc.com

Texas de Brazil Start with a massive salad bar and then let the meat fest begin.

Every diner has a small coaster-sized disk. When it's green, the waiters — dressed as gauchos from the Pampas — come by the tables offering various cuts of meats. They keep coming until the diner flips the disk to show red.

313 East Houston St

www.texasdebrazil.com

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restaurants Listings American Antler's Lodge 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr 210.520.4001 Apple Annie's Restaurant 2177 NW Military Hwy, 210.491.0226 Barron's Restaurant 205 E Houston St 210.227.3241 Biga on the Banks An AsianSouthwest fusion of eclectic dishes sure to please the palate.

203 S. St. Mary's, #100 210.225.0722 Black-Eyed Pea 7959 Fredericksburg Rd 210.614.3825 Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S. Alamo, Ste. 105 210.212.5506 Boardwalk Bistro 4011 Broadway St 210.824.0100 Broadway 50 50 5050 Broadway 210.826.0069 9837 IH-10 West 210.691.5050 Cadillac Bar & Restaurant 212 S. Flores 210.223.5533 Candlelight Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 3011 N. St. Mary's 210.738.0099 Candy's Burgers 115 S. Flores 210.222.9659 Cappy's Restaurant A casual, upscale, seafood and steak restaurant offering innovative American and Regional Cuisine.

5011 Broadway 210.828.9669 Cappyccino's 5003 Broadway Ave 210.828.6860 Chart House at the Tower Enjoy our award-winning menu as you marvel at the most breathtaking view of the city below. Or, relax with a cocktail in the sophisticated setting of Bar 601.

601 Tower of the Americas Way 210.223.3101

Checkers Diner 13835 Nacogdoches, 210.651.1990 Cheesecake Factory 7400 San Pedro Ave 210.798.2222 Cheesy Janes 4200 Broadway 210.826.0800 Chester's Hamburgers 1006 NE Loop 410 210.409.5400 Chris Madrid's 1900 Blanco 210.735.3552 Citrus Restaurant Dine on distinctive American and Spanishinfluenced cuisine in Hotel Valencia's Citrus Restaurant while overlooking the scenic River Walk.

150 E. Houston 210.230.8412 Colonial Room & Garden Featuring cuisine recognized as among the best in Texas since before the turn of the century, in the historic Menger Hotel.

204 Alamo Plaza 210.223.4361 Dave & Buster's 440 Crossroads Blvd 210.515.1515 Dick's Last Resort 406 Navarro 210.224.0026 Fatso's Sports Garden 1704 Bandera 210.432.0121 Flying Saucer 11255 Huebner 210.647.PINT Freetail Brewing Co. 4035 N Loop 1604 W 210.395.4974 Fuddrucker's 115 Alamo Plaza #84 210.223.9944 Good Time Charlie's 2922 Broadway 210.828.5392 Gourmet Burger Grill 11224 Huebner Road 210.558.9200 Grill at Leon Springs 24116 IH 10 West 210.698.8797

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Gruene River Grill 1259 Gruene Rd 830.624.2300 Jean Wine Bar & Lounge 1401 N. Loop 1604 W 210.493.5326 Josephine Street Café 400 E. Josephine St. 210.224.6169 La Tuna Icehouse and Grill 100 Probandt St. 210.212.5727 Liberty Bar 1111 S Alamo St. 210.227.1187 Lulu's Bakery & Café 918 N. Main 210.222.9422 Madhatters Tea House & Café 320 Beauregard 210.212.4832 Max's Wine Dive Gourmet comfort food, wines from around the world, Sunday brunch, latenight "reverse" happy-hour, and more.

340 East Basse Rd. 210.444.9547 Panera Bread Bakery and Cafe 999 E. Basse Rd. 210.822.7000 Pat O'Brien's Restaurant and Bar Sit by the fire fountain on the patio and enjoy the world famous New Orleans Hurricanes, dueling piano bar, live music and cajun food.

121 Alamo Plaza 210.212.3957 Quarry Back Nine Grill 444 E. Basse 210.824.4500 Roaring Fork 1806 NW Loop 1604 210.479.9700 Sam's Burger Joint 330 E. Grayson St 210.223.2830 San Antonio Cafe & Concerts 1150 S. Alamo 210.271.7791 Silo Elevated Cuisine Everything about this eatery is artful, from the canvas-bedecked walls to the dishes plated with an eye for detail.

1133 Austin Hwy 210.824.8686 434 N. Loop 1604 W 210.483.8989

Stone Werks Café & Bar 7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd 210.828.3508 The Cove 606 W. Cypress 210.227.2683 The Guenther House 205 E. Guenther 210.227.1061 The Landing 123 Losoya 210.223.7266 The Lodge Restaurant of Castle Hills Featuring Chef Jason Dady' s 4-Diamond rated New American menu. Named fourtimes as "The Most Romantic Restaurant in San Antonio."

1746 Lockhill Selma Rd 210.349.8466 The Malt House 115 S Zarzamora St 210.433.8441 The Monterey 1127 S. St. Mary's 210.745.2581 Tip Top Cafe 2814 Fredericksburg Rd 210.732.0191 Asian~Japanese Ding How Chinese Restaurant 4531 N.W. Loop 410 210.340.7944 Fire Bowl Café 255 E. Basse Rd 210.829.0887 Formosa Garden Formosa Garden offers delicious Chinese food in a great atmosphere.

1011 NE Loop 410 210.828.9988 Godai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant 11203 West Ave 210.348.6781 Hung Fong Chinese Restaurant 3624 Broadway 210.822.9211 Kona Grill 15900 La Cantera Pkwy 210.877.5355 Mon Thai Bistro 4901 Broadway St 210.822.3253 Pacific Moon Bar & Grill 15140 San Pedro 210.402.3411

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restaurants Listings P. F. Chang's China Bistro 255 E. Basse #1200 210.507.1000 Sawasdee Thai Cuisine 6407 Blanco Rd 210.979.9110 Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary's 210.472.2900 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy 210.545.6100 9867 W I-10 210.691.3332 999 East Basse Rd 210.826.8500 Sushihana Japanese Restaurant 1810 NW Military Hwy 210.340.7808 Thai Chili 4303 Thousand Oaks Dr. 210.656.8589 Thai Dee Restaurant 5307 Blanco 210.342.3622 Tokyo Steak House 9405 San Pedro 210.341.4461 Tong's Thai Restaurant 1146 Austin Hwy 210.829.7345 Van's Restaurant 3214 Broadway 210.828.8449 Viet Nam Restaurant 3244 Broadway St 210.822.7461 Ya Ya's Thai Restaurant 5305 McCullough Ave 210.399.1454 Bar-B-Que Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse 3709 N St Mary's 210.735.0088 Barbecue Station 1610 N.E. Loop 410 210.824.9191 County Line Smokehouse & Grill 111 W. Crockett, Ste. 104 210.229.1941 Grady's BBQ & More 4115 Fredericksburg 210.734.3332 Meat Market Barbecue 100 N. Main 210.271.3167

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q Rudy's serves some of the best bar-b-q in South Texas.

24152 IH-10 West 210.698.2141 The Smokehouse 3306 Roland Ave 210.333.9548 Tony Roma's Famous for Ribs 849 E. Commerce, #171 210.225.7662 Two Bros. BBQ Market 12656 West Ave 210.496.0222 Continental 20nine Restaurant and Wine Bar 255 E. Basse Rd, Suite 940 210.798.9463 Achiote River Cafe 600 E. Market St 210.224.1234 Barbaresco Treat your senses in a Unique Atmosphere with the Best Pasta, Steaks & Seafood, Signature Cocktails & a Great Variety of Wines.

9715 San Pedro 210.231.0989 Bella . . . On The River The newest independent and locallyowned restaurant on the River Walk featuring Southern European, mostly Mediterranean food. Bella's small and intimate wine bar and dining room is one of the most unique and special on the River Walk. www.bellaontheriver.com 106 Riverwalk 210.404.2355 Biga on the Banks Craving food with a view of the River Walk? Named one of "America's Best Restaurants" by Gourmet magazine.

203 S. St. Mary's, Ste. 100 210.225.0722 Bin 555 Restaurant and Wine Bar Serving up a fun, flexible menu featuring Spanish and Italian inspired "small plate"Â dining.

555 W. Bitters Rd 210.496.0555

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Boudro's - A Texas Bistro 421 E. Commerce St. 210.224.8484 Carmens De La Calle Café 720 E. Mistletoe 210.737.8272 Fig Tree Restaurant An outdoor, villa-style terrace overlooks the River Walk — offering prime steaks and fresh seafood.

515 Villita 210.224.1976 Francesca's At Sunset 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, 210.558.6500 Grey Moss Inn Founded in 1929, the Grey Moss Inn gained fame for its combination of Southern hospitality and fine food.

19010 Scenic Loop Rd, 210.695.8301 Houston Street Bistro 204 E. Houston St. 210.476.8600 Las Canarias The AAA four-diamond Las Canarias, located in the Omni La Mansión del Rio hotel, is known for its romantic and relaxing atmosphere.

112 College St. 210.518.1063 Oro Restaurant at the Emily Morgan 705 E. Houston 210.244.0146 French Bistro Vatel 218 E. Olmo 210.828.3141 Coco Chocolate Lounge & Bistro A refined, but fun atmosphere, enjoy an unparalleled offering of chocolate martinis, champagne and wine by the glass.

18402 US 281 N 210.491.4480 Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery This charming city hideaway is San Antonio's best-kept secret.

3920 Harry Wurzbach 210.821.5454 Frederick's French Fusion Cuisine 7701 Broadway Suite 20 210.828.9050

La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 S. Alamo St. 210.224.7555 La Madeleine 4820 Broadway 210.829.7279 L'Etoile 6106 Broadway 210.826.4551 Luke Riverwalk Featuring authentic Old World cuisine, combining classic German and French cooking techniques served in a warm and inviting space.

125 E. Houston 210.227.LUKE Meson European Dining Beautiful dining rooms and a concert pianist several nights a week.

927 North Loop 1604 East 210.690.5811 Soleil Bistro & Wine Bar Featuring Mediterranean dishes inspired by the cuisines of France, Italy and Spain, offered in a stylish, elegant setting with friendly, casual service. A thoughtful wine list and an eclectic selection of beers.

14415 Blanco Rd 210.408.2670 Indian India Palace 8440 Fredericksburg Rd 210.692.5262 Mela Indian Bar & Grill 4987 Northwest Loop 410 210.682.1234 Simi's India Cuisine 4535 Fredericksburg 210.737.3166 Italian Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 N Loop 1604 West 210.340.0000 Aldo's Ristorante Italiano A dining experience as warm and inviting as an Italian country home.

8539 Fredericksburg 210.696.2536 Brio Tuscan Grille 15900 La Cantera Parkway 210.877.9300

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restaurants Listings Capparelli's on Main 2524 N. Main Ave, 210.735.5757 Carino's Italian 3147 S.E. Military Dr 210.333.8495 Ciao Lavanderia 226 E. Olmos Dr 210.822.3990 Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Rd 210.979.6565 Florio's Pizza 7701 Broadway St. 210.805.8646 Franco's 2313 NW Military Hwy 210.341.1111 Il Sogno 200 E. Grayson, #100 210.223.3900 La Focaccia Italian Grill 800 S. Alamo 210.223.5353 Little Italy Restaurant 824 Afterglow 210.349.2060 Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant A tradition for over 40 years, offers traditional Italian fare and their own original culinary creations.

8032 Fredericksburg 210.692.9900 Luciano Ristorante Italiano 849 E. Commerce 210.223.0500 Maggiano's Little Italy 17603 W IH-10 West 210.451.6000 Michelino's Ristorante Italiano 521 River Walk 210.223.2939 Milano Ristorante 11802 Wurzbach 210.493.3611 Naples Pizza & Restaurant 14602 Huebner Rd 210.479.2670 Paesano Paesanos continues to be a local favorite for over 39 years. (3 locations) 111 W. Crockett, 210.227.2782 3622 Paesanos Pkwy 210.493.1604 555 East Basse 210.828.5191

Piatti Ristorante and Bar 255 E. Basse Rd 210.832.0300 Pizzarita 245 E Commerce 210.293.7482 Romano's Macaroni Grill 11745 IH-10 West 210.691.1360 Rome's Pizza 19298 Stone Oak Parkway 210.490.0700 Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E. Houston St. 210.299.1114 Tre Trattoria Chef Jason Dady opened the Tuscan inspired Tre Trattoria as a way to provide an authentic version of Italian cuisine.

4003 Broadway 210.805.0333 401 S. Alamo 210.223.0401 Zocca 420 W Market 210.444.6070 Mexican~Spanish Acenar This culinary explosion of flavors was created by restaurateur Lisa Wong and Chef James Sanchez. For a fresh new approach among S A restaurants.

146 E. Houston St 210.222.2362 Alamo CafĂŠ 14250 Hwy 281 North 210.495.2233 Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine An innovative Margarita menu with zesty food to match.

20079 Stone Oak 210.494.0561 100 Hoefgen 210.222.0561 Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 S. Alamo 210.225.5550 Blanco Cafe 419 N. St. Mary's St. 210.271.3300 Cabo Tropical Grille 7711 Guilbeau Rd 210.680.4040 Cadillac Bar & Restaurant 212 S. Flores 210.223.5533

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Café Ole 527 Riverwalk 210.223.2939 Canyon Café 255 E. Basse, Ste. 600 210.821.3738 Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce St. 210.225.6718 Cascabel Mexican Patio 1000 South St Marys St. 210.212.6456 Cha-Cha's 2026 Babcock 210.615.7000 5616 Bandera Road 210.681.2066 Chacho's 7870 Callaghan Rd 210. 366.2023 Cielito Lindo 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy 210.545.6965 Costa Pacifica 434 N Loop 1604 W 210. 491.1378 El Jarro de Arturo 13421 San Pedro 210.494.5084 El Mirador & King William Garden House 722 S. St. Mary's 210.225.9444 El Mirasol 13489 Blanco 210.479.8765 El Sol Bakery and Bistro 728 S Presa 210.227.9888 Guadalajara Grill 301 S. Alamo 210.222.1992 Habanero's Grill 13444 West Ave. 210.499.0099 Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar 200 Riverwalk St 210.224.9835 Jacala Mexican Restaurant Jacala has been serving generations of S A's eclectic population and has been voted one of the top ten restaurants in town by the Concierge Association.

606 West Ave 210.732.5222 La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson 210.340.1337

La Fonda Oak Hills For more than seventy-five years, La Fonda Oak Hills has been a San Antonio tradition.

350 Northhaven 210.342.8981 La Fonda On Main San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurant, opened in 1932 and is Mexican hacienda dining at its best.

2415 N. Main 210.733.0621 La Gloria 100 East Grayson St 210.267.9040 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant The Cortez Family and the entire staff of La Margarita welcome you to their warm Mexican café that serves up all of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.

120 Produce Row 210.227.7140 La Posada del Rey 999 E. Basse Suite 183 210.828.5666 Las Palapas Mexican Café 847 N.E. Loop 410 210.826.7359 Los Barrios Restaurant A San Antonio tradition — based on Barrios family recipes.

4223 Blanco 210.732.6017 Los Patios 2015 N. E. Loop 410 210.665.6171 Mi Tierra Café y Panaderia A world-famous landmark - the place hometown regulars and hungry tourists go for authentic Mexican food.

218 Produce Row 210.225.1262 Original Mexican Restaurant 415 E. Commerce 210.224.9951 Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine For margaritas by a cool fountain or a relaxing dinner in hacienda-style dining rooms.

5800 Broadway 210.822.6151

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restaurants Listings Paloma Riverwalk Offering delicious continental Mexican cuisine located on the scenic Riverwalk.

Owned and operated by the Flores family, whose restaurant expertise spans over 50 years.

215 Losoya 210.212.0566 Pappasito's Cantina 10501 IH-10 West 210.691.8974 Picante Grill 3810 Broadway, 210.685.3123 Pico de Gallo Restaurant Festive Market Square location and delicious Tex-Mex menu make it ideal for hosting events.

111 S. Leona 210.225.6060 Poblanos on Main 100 N. Main 210.224.2924 Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce 210.226.8462 Rita's on the River 245 E. Commerce 210.227.7482 Rosario's Mexican Café y Cantina Critics agree - Rosarios is your best bet for Mexican food in San Antonio! Award-winning menu features traditional south-of-theborder dishes with a contemporary twist.

910 S. Alamo 210.223.1806 Sazo's Latin Grill 101 Bowie St. 210.554.6180 SoLuna Try award-winning margaritas in either of their luscious landscaped patios and relax to the sounds of cascading waterfalls and tranquil fountains.

7959 Broadway St 210.930.8070 Taco Haven A must for people who want to experience what San Antonio is all about.

1032 S. Presa 210.533.2171

Taco Taco Café 145 E. Hilderbrand Ave. 210.822.9533 Tiago's Cabo Grille (The Rim) 17711 IH 10 West #101 210.881.2700 Tito's 955 S. Alamo 210.212.8226 Tomatillos Café y Cantina From traditional Tex-Mex favorites to innovative Mexican cuisine - all prepared fresh every day.

3210 Broadway 210.824.3005 Zuni Grill 223 Losoya 210.227.0864 Steak & Seafood Antler's Lodge 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr 210.520.4001 Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood This award-winning steakhouse specializes in mesquite-grilled, aged, prime center cuts of Japanese beef and Aberdeen angus beef, as well as over 35 varieties of succulent seafood.

219 E. Houston St. 210.472.2600 Bourbon St. 2815 N. Loop 1604 E. 210.545.0666 Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse 18318 Sonterra Place 210.564.9400 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar features USDA prime corn-fed beef, aged to perfection and hand-cut daily on site into generously thick steaks.

255 E. Basse Rd 210.824.9463 Fogo De Chao 849 E. Commerce St. 210.227.1700 Islamorada Fish Co. 17907 IH 10 W 210.253.8700 J. Alexander's 255 E. Basse #1300 210.824.0275

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Joe's Crab Shack 212 College #100 210.271.9981 Kirby's Prime Steakhouse 123 North Loop 1604 E 210.404.2221 Landry's Seafood House 517 N. Presa 210.229.1010 Little Red Barn Steakhouse 1836 S. Hackberry 210.532.4235 Little Rhein Steak House Located on the River Walk since 1967, the Little Rhein Steak House is recognized for its prime USDA steaks, superior wine list and rustic charm.

231 S. Alamo 210.225.2111 Morton's The Steakhouse 300 E. Crockett St 210.228.0700 Old San Francisco Steak House 10223 Sahara St 210.342.2321 Ostra Enjoy exquisite cuisine in a romantic riverfront locale at Mokara Hotel's signature restaurant, recently awarded the AAA four diamond award.

212 W. Crockett St 210.396.5817 Ounce Steakhouse 1401 NW Loop 1604 210.493.6200 Palm Restaurant The Palm is renowned for aged USDA prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian dishes and the freshest of seafood.

233 E. Houston 210.226.7256 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 N. E. Loop 410 210.340.7143 Ruth's Chris Steak House Best Steakhouse, 2010 - San Antonio Express-News - Reader's Choice Best Special Occasion Dining, 2010 - San Antonio Express-News - Reader's Choice 1170 E. Commerce 210.227.8847

Roaring Fork Wood Fired Cooking captures the spirit of bold American cuisine, creating flavors that crackle with a rugged edge.

1806 NW Loop 1604 210.479.9700 Saltgrass Steakhouse 502 Riverwalk 210.222.9092 Sandbar Fish House & Market This upscale oyster bar is known for more than just oysters. Try the sashimi, ceviches or silky lobster bisque.

200 E. Grayson St, #117 210.222.2426 Sea Island Shrimp House 322 W. Rector 210.342.7771 Texas de Brazil A continuous dining experience located in downtown San Antonio, just off the River Walk. Our fixed menu and price features a 50-item gourmet salad area, sizzling cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage all seasoned and flamegrilled to perfection, and accompanied by traditional side items and decadent desserts. While dining, watch as the only aerial wine artists in Texas perform gracefully in Cirque du Soleil-style in the extravagant wine room.

313 E. Houston 210.299.1600 Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse 201 N St Marys 210.222.2263 Texan Seafood Restaurant 606 Pleasanton 210.923.9540 Van's Restaurant 3214 Broadway 210.828.8449 Wildfish 1834 NW Loop 1604 210.493.1600

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The New Mini "Coupe" A Mini model that is set to appeal to male buyers more than any other. At least that's what Mini is saying about its new Mini coupe, the fifth model to join its lineup since Mini's revival in 2001.

The basis for the new car, including its complete lower body, is the existing convertible, to which the Mini design team added a new upper section and a large liftback-style tailgate at the rear—both which add unique visual appeal.

Among the more obvious design flourishes is a new windshield that is raked back an additional 13 degrees than that on the hardtop and which is a good deal shorter. The side glass is also shallower, giving the Mini coupe a chopped-top appeal.

The roof has been styled along the lines of the Mini Countryman, with a rear section that curves down for added volume. It also incorporates a fixed spoiler element above a heavily angled rear window that forms part of the

tailgate. An additional active spoiler, the first ever on a Mini model, is set within the trunk lid and deploys at 50 mph to provide added downforce and improved stability at high speeds.

The new coupe manages to stand out from the small-car crowd, and for many prospective buyers this will clearly count more than anything else.

Mini is set to offer the coupe with its existing N18 turbocharged 1.6-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine in North

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America. It delivers 121 hp in the Mini Cooper coupe, 181 hp in the Cooper S coupe and 208 hp in the range-topping John Cooper Works coupe model.

Gearbox choices include a standard sixspeed manual along with an optional six-speed automatic on all models except for the top-of-the-line JCW coupe.

Mini's aim with the coupe was to create a car that went one better than the hardtop in terms of overall driver appeal.

However, the need to use as many carryover components as possible in a bid to make the new car profitable means the mechanical package is virtually the same--and in many respects, so is the way it drives.

The low roof makes entry a little more difficult than in the hardtop, but the seats are set low enough to ensure that

even tall drivers can be accommodated without any headroom issues, thanks in part to a scalloped-out headliner.

Although the driving position is unchanged from that of the hardtop, the more heavily raked windshield and lower roof gives the coupe a more sporting air from the driver's seat. The drawback?

Visibility, particularly to the rear, which is restricted by the narrow glass.

Performance-wise, there's little to criticize. The turbocharged 1.6-liter engine in the Cooper S version develops 177 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 rpm and 5,000 rpm--including a peak of 192 lb-ft between 1,700 rpm and 4,500 rpm, giving the coupe a good turn of speed out of the blocks and tremendous flexibility on the run.

Mini claims the coupe will run from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 149 mph — it's the in-gear acceleration that impresses the most.

Plant your foot at low revs in low gears, and you're treated to solid acceleration that is all part and parcel of the coupe's eager nature.

—G.B. Martin

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Local listings Apartments/Condos The Abbey At Stone 20659 Stone Oak Pkwy 210.444.2236 Artessa At Quarry Village 300 E. Basse 877.742.0072 Mansions At Canyon Springs 24345 Widerness Oak 210.404.0999 Eilan A thoroughly innovative community that blends timeless elegance, Tuscan-inspired design and sustainable luxury.

17101 La Cantera Pkwy 210.526-9861 Escalante 1440 West Bitters Rd. 210.479-7010 Estates At Canyon Ridge 20614 Stone Oak Pkwy 866.414.3537 The Estates At TPC San Antonio 5707 TPC Parkway 877.848.6024 Mission Hills 1202 Evans Rd 866.241-3624 The Overlook At Westover Hills 9850 Westover Hills Blvd 210.595-3043 Presidio At The Landmar 14200 Vance Jackson 210.807-8935 Renaissance At Canyon Springs 24245 Wilderness Oak 210.764-6703 The Vistana 100 N. Santa Rosa 866.879-6889 Attorneys Steven P Price Law Office 7800 W I-10 # 521 210.341.4070 Automotive BMW of San Antonio 8434 Airport Boulevard 210.732.7121 Choice Auto Paint & Body 12800 Nacogdoches Rd. 210.655.5581 11300 North IH35 210.655.5585 Mercedes Benz of San Antonio 9600 San Pedro Ave 210.366.9600

Churches Community Bible Church 2477 N Loop 1604 East 210.496-5096 Fitness Clubs Anytime Fitness 11799 West Ave. 210.525.8400 Life Time Fitness 18510 US Highway 281 N 210.545.5000 Planet Fitness 25 Northeast Loop 410 210.451.9236 Spectrum Athletic Clubs 2711 Treble Crk. 210.408.9050 21044 Highway 281 210.490.8777 Golf Courses/Clubs Alamo Golf Club 18 holes over 4,515 yards with a par of 65 (Public) 9700 Rochelle St 210.696.4000 Brackenridge Park Golf Course 18 holes over 6,350 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 2315 Avenue B 210.226.5612 Canyon Springs Golf Club 18 holes over 7,077 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 24405 Wilderness Oak 210.497.1770 Cedar Creek Golf Course 18 holes over 7,158 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 8250 Vista Colina 210.695.5050 The Club at Sonterra 18 holes over 7,070 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non.Equity) 901 Sonterra Blvd 210.496.1560 The Dominion Country Club 18 holes over 6,827 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non.Equity) 1 Dominion Dr 210.698.1146 Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club 18 holes over 7,000 (Private Non.Equity) 7900 Fair Oaks Pkwy 210.582.6700

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Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club 9 holes over 3,429 yards with a par of 36 (Public) 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr 888.901.4653 La Cantera Golf Club - Palmer Course 18 holes over 6,926 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 17865 Babcock Rd 800.446.5387 Northern Hills Golf Club 18 holes over 6,536 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 13202 Scarsdale St 210.655.8026 Oak Hills Country Club 18 holes over 6,691 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity) 5403 Fredericksburg Rd 210.349.5151 Olmos Basin Municipal Golf Course 18 holes over 6,870 ( Municipal) 7022 McCullough Ave 210.826.4041 The Quarry Golf Club 18 holes over 6,740 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 444 E Basse Rd 800.347.7759 San Antonio Country Club 18 holes over 6,823 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity) 4100 N New Braunfels Ave 210.824.8861 The Westin La Cantera Resort 18 holes over 7,021 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 16641 La Cantera Pkwy 800.446.5387 Willow Springs Golf Course 18 holes over 7,221 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 202 At and T Center Pkwy 210.226.6721 Windcrest Golf Club 9 holes over 2,390 (Private Non.Equity) 8600 Midcrown Dr 210.655.1421 Woodlake Golf Club 18 holes over 6,691 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 6500 Woodlake Pkwy 210.661.4141

Hotels Aloft 838 NW Interstate 410 210.541.8881 Drury Plaza Hotel 823 North Loop 1604 East 210.494.2420 Embassy Suites 125 E. Houston Street 210.226.9000 Grand Hyatt 600 E. Market St 210.224.1234 Hotel Havana 1015 Navarro St 210.222.2008 JW Marriott 23808 Resort Pkwy 210.276.2500 Hotel Valencia 150 E Houston St 210.227.9700 The Westin La Cantera Resort 16641 La Cantera Pkwy 210.558.6500 Medical Plastic & Cosmetic Center - Dr. Jeneby 7272 Wurzbach Unit 801 210.782.8269 Levine, Richard MD 4499 Medical Dr # 316 210.614.2747 Real Estate Keller Williams - Julie Test 2338 N 1604 W, Ste. 120 210.887.0346 Realty Executives - Michelle Perez 2711 Elm St 210.493.0020 Transportation Service Classic Limousine Services

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All of the Grand Hyatt Amenities are available to residents and their guests, including 24 Hour concierge service and room service, the fitness center, discounted rooms for guests, restaurant, bars, and cafĂŠ. Plus, Alteza residents have a private 24-hour concierge available to walk the dog, get those last minute groceries, or theater tickets, and exclusive use of the owners' only rooftop pool on the 32nd floor, which includes an owners' kitchen and club room.

This is living at its finest. From the private and secure entrances to Alteza, to the expert modern design of each luxury condo, to the stunning views from your private balcony, to the state-of-the-art technology and appliances, and our energy efficient design, we've thought of everything.

Alteza has 147 incredible residences to choose from offering a floor plan and design to fit any lifestyle. Plus, whether you are looking for intimate, bright, traditional or modern, we offer a number of interiors and flooring options as well as finishes and fixtures to help you create the perfect living environment. —G.B. Martin Now 89

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