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22211 W Interstate 10, Ste 1101 • San Antonio, Texas • (210) 272-0758 www.difrabo.com

Chicago-Style Restaurant of the Month

Wiseguys A Chicago Eatery-San Antonio #1 The Bratton Restaurant Group in a joint operating agreement with 3 Wiseguys LLC, opened the first of (5) five locations in San Antonio. This marked the first location with beer and wine and a full viewing sports package. We also introduced our”Grab and Go” Breakfast and “Take and Bake” Pasta program.

This shop set the standard for all future shops and serves as a training hub for any new shops in Texas. Future locations coming in 2016 are Thousand Oaks, Pat Booker, and Downtown Riverwalk.

“The Godfather”

Chicago Cheesesteaks

“The Godfather” Pizza

Double Bacon Cheeseburger

Serving the best in Chicagos favorite eats: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Italian and Sandwiches. Catering and Reservations Available.

441 W Nakoma St. • Call your order in advance (210) 248-9609 www.wiseguyschicago.com • Facebook: wiseguyssanantonio Lunch, Dinner and Drinks - Mon-Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm and Sun: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Instagram Food Blogger of the Month Amanda Spencer

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“It’s pretty cool,” she said of her 4,000-plus followers. “I must be doing something right.”

Being one of the city’s top food bloggers comes with perks, of course. She often receives invitations to the openings of new restaurants since owners and chefs know they’ll gain valuable exposure from her food photos. “I enjoy getting to try all of the great dishes that San Antonio’s establishments have to offer,” Spencer said. “I’m also able to help people out, when they email asking about restaurant recommendations for birthdays, dates and other special events.”

Her interest in photography began after the birth of her daughter. She purchased a Canon camera to chronicle her child’s milestones. Because she’s always had an adventurous palate, Spencer started taking pictures of the various plates as they arrived at her table, including some of the more interesting menu items she’s had. “I ate grasshoppers and meal worms for the first time at Mexcaleria Mixtli,” she said, with a laugh. When she’s not dining at one of the city’s restaurants, you can find her bartending at Cowboys Dance Hall.

O'liva is a new downtown fresh food eatery which serves healthy and local cuisine. A tasting room and cooking demos are available.

Free parking in front. Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm Sat:10:30 am - 9:00 pm • Sun:10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Cuisine: American (New), Asian Fusion, Breakfast, Brunch, Buffets, Burgers, Cajun/Creole, Caribbean, Chinese, Cuban, Diners, Ethiopian, Filipino, Greek and Mediterranean, Hawaiian, Indian/Pakistani, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Sandwiches, Seafood, Spanish/Basque, Tapas Bars, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian and Vietnamese Takes Reservations, Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Groups, Good For Kids, Take Out, Delivery, Catering, Waiter Service and Outdoor Seating.

115 Plaza de Armas, #107 • 210-229-2638 • www.olivasa.com

GLUTEN FREE Restaurant of the Month

LOCAL CLEAN FOOD EVERYDAY 100% Gluten Free Restaurant Vegetarian, Vegan, & Paleo Options

1017 N Flores St (210) 267-2652 Today 7:00AM - 8:00PM SUNDAY BRUNCH 9AM-2PM www.5pointslocal.com/

BREATHE + NOURISH + CONNECT

NOURISHING THE MIND & BODY THRU LOCAL CLEAN FOOD & YOGA. LIVE LOCAL Meet Chef Angela Welch. Originally from Wisconsin she graduated from The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Charleston, SC in 2013. After spending seven years looking for a diagnosis for her health issues she was diagnosed with Celiac disease in 2013 as well, and began her mission of creating amazing food that also happened to be gluten free.

Her passion for food and education on living with food allergies, have continued here in San Antonio, TX. Angela joined the 5 Points Local team in Nov. 2015.

Using her culinary talents to woo the gluten free, gluten eaters, vegan, and carnivores alike with fresh bread, baked goods, pastries, and savory delights. She is proving to our town that everyone can enjoy a sumptuous meal regardless of dietary restrictions.

Dishes of the Month

Drinks of the Month

Special Lamb Osso Buco with Chipotle Grits, Snap Peas and Gremolatte.

Our Latte & Cappuccino

Frittata with peppers and onions and bacon, topped with our Avocado Crema & Arugula.

Plus a side of one of our gluten free drop biscuits.

Vegan Peach and Blackberry Tarts!

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Cool and refreshing on a hot summer day!

Our Morning Sunrise Juice (which is Carrot, Orange, & Lemon)

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY BBQ SAUCE Order Your Bottles Today!

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Don't worry about Carbs., Calories, Salt or Sugar, you've got this one licked and it's a no brainer; Bohemian Rhapsody BBQ Sauce, "So Good...It Makes Your Mouth Sing". Or try Bohemian Rhapsody Tropical Paradise, "A Luau of Flavor in Every Bite!" The duo is dynamic and AWESOME on All meats. Our BBQ sauces are LOW Calorie, LOW Carbs., LOW Sodium (salt), LOW Sugar/HFCS-High Fructose Corn Syrup, so it's allDIABETIC FRIENDLY!! And Taste, We BEAT the top 5 selling bbq sauces on the market today in head to head taste test! Try It Today!!

Would you please go to my New Facebook Page for Bohemian Rhapsody BBQ Sauce, Like It of course, but also please SHARE IT on your FB page.

Also, Check out my website @ www.BohemianRhapsodyBBQSauce.com Thanks again! Enjoy!

Miles Havelka, Owner/Founder

11224 Huebner Rd, Ste 206 210-691-3288 Hours Mon-Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm www.fattboyburgers.com

Handcrafted Burger of the Month 100% Certified Angus Chuck Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Oaxaca Cheese, Hickory Smoked Ham, Avocado, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grilled Onions, Grilled JalapeĂąos and Chipotle Aioli on a Brioche Bun.

We take great pride in our restaurant being family owned and operated. My mother, Thelma, and brother, Omar, have been a pillar of support in helping me build this restaurant.

We invite you to join us for an experience of superior flavor and taste combined with the freshest, never-frozen ingredients available.

We aim to not simply please our guests, but to also make them happy that when they leave, they say to themselves, “I can’t wait to come back.”

Be Happy and Eat Well!

Our menu has been handcrafted with care for you. The key to the perfect burger starts with fresh ingredients, double grinding of Angus Chuck beef, slicing the cheese off the block, slicing the ham off the bone, freshly baked artisan buns, hand-cut fries, thick-cut bacon, and house-made sauces and aiolis. Appetizers had to be no exception, so it starts with fresh wings with delicious sauces and house-made Blue Moon beer batter used for Jalapeño Poppers, Fried Pickles, and Onion Rings. Fries are sauteed with white truffle oil, parsley and then topped off with finely grated asiago cheese. Pairing the Burger Bar's menu with the Electro Lounge's live music further solidified it as a truly original concept in order to establish itself as a brand.

Check out this amazing custom creation! That's one of our blue moon beer battered jalapeños poppers on top!

Hawx Burger Bar & Electro Lounge handcrafts the best burgers and cocktails in San Antonio, Texas. Come see for yourself!

Open 7 Days a Week Monday – Wednesday – 11am – 12am Thursday– Sunday – 11am – 2am Happy Hour (Mon-Fri) – 4pm – 7pm

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Come try one of these Great Cocktails of the Month!

New American Cuisine Bakery of the Month

Our vision for our restaurant is to provide New American Cuisine that is approachable, delicious and has a great value. At the heart of our menu is bread.

We believe it is the right of all diners and foodlovers to enjoy a good meal away from home that is fulfilling, delicious and honest, while also made with ingredients from high-quality sources. We strive to source the best products seasonally and regionally whenever possible. Our meals are prepared with the utmost care and attention by our talented chefs and bakers. We serve breakfast and lunch. Our desserts range from a variety of pies, breakfast breads, cakes and whatever we feel will compliment the diversity of Artisans' Alley.

Here at The Bread Box, everything is baked on-site, from scratch, every day. We use the freshest ingredents in town while supporting local farmers. We source items, like our eggs, from farms only a few miles away.

We believe the products that go into making our bread should reflect our beliefs of keeping life simple, local, and fresh. Stop by and see what we have on our shelves today. The scent alone will make it hard to resist!

Tina and Lucas aren’t your typical slices of bread from the everyday loaf. They don’t come from a long line of bakers and they didn’t have a need to bake from a young age. What they did have, was a want to give their kids something better than what the bread aisles of any store could provide; fresh bread with local ingredients and real value.

Tina went to work making bread for her kids’ lunches out of her home kitchen, which sparked an interest in Lucas as a chef. From there, Lucas found he has a knack for bread making and started producing them for the restaurant he was currently working for. From there, other kitchens employed Lucas for his bread making skills via word of mouth, making this duo stand apart from most bakeries. They never went restaurant to restaurant looking for clients, their clients always came to them through recommendation.

Now, only a few years later, The Bread Box, located in San Antonio is supplying more than 40 local clients with their bread kneads. These two, along with their staff, make it their job to create bread specific to your restaurant or bakeries needs.

We believe it is the right of all diners and food-lovers to enjoy a good “meal away from home” that is fulfilling, delicious and honest, while also made with ingredients from high-quality sources. We strive to source the best products seasonally and regionally whenever possible. our meals are prepared with the utmost care and attention by our talented chefs and kitchen staff.

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Lucas Kent Bread Baker/Chef.

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Established Restaurateur Brings Italian-Texas Dishes to the Tables of Tribeca

As a boy growing up in his native France, Jean-Francois Poujol developed an appreciation for fresh ingredients, and the distinct flavor and aroma of savory cooking from his mother, who got most of what she needed to cook from their backyard.

“She made everything fresh from our garden,” Poujol recalled. “She would say, ‘Get me some parsley,’ and I would go straight to the backyard to get it.”

Poujol, who has been a major fixture among San Antonio’s dining scene for years, is the owner of Tribeca, a restaurant and bar in Olmos Park at 4331 McCullough Ave., that features a variety of zesty Italian-Texan dishes, including pizza, pasta, burgers and other delicacies.

Poujol has a long history and solid background in the food service industry.

It began when he first arrived in America, specifically California, in the late ‘80s. Over the years, he worked his way from busboy, to barista, to waiter and then management at a number of Newport Beach area restaurants.

Along the way he graduated in 1999 with his bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on finance from the University of California Northridge. After a long stint as manager of a five-star restaurant at an upscale Beverly Hills hotel, Poujol moved to the Alamo City when he was recruited in 2002 to manage La Mansion Del Rio hotel’s Las Canarias restaurant.

Poujol launched his first venture, Soleil Bistro, in 2007. He later changed the name to Tost and eventually sold it in September 2012. In May 2013, he opened Tribeca. “We’re now focusing on a creative culinary aspect and planning some new things for 2016 for our guests, including a deli,” he said.”

At Tribeca we take pride in our work and ethics. We grind our own meats, make our own pizza dough, pasta, and focaccia breads, as well as our house made mozzarella. In addition we are a big supporter of local farms and markets so we purchase all of our ingredients from local producers.

Our Kitchen is open Tues. thru Sat. from 4pm–10pm, Sun. from 11am–3pm (Sunday Brunch Menu Only), CLOSED MONDAY. Join us for a late night cocktail on Fridays and Saturdays when our bar stays open until midnight. Bon Apetite!

$5 Happy Hour Tues.-Sat. 4-7 pm

Sunday Brunch 11 am to 3 pm Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5 pm to 10 pm

Kids Room with Netflix, blackboard, butcher paper and kids menu.

Deli Coming Soon!

4331 McCullough Ave. Olmos Park Phone: 210-320-0698 Email: tribecaop@gmail.com Tribeca212.com

ORGANIC FOOD TRUCK of the Month

INTERNATIONALLY INFLUENCED GREEN CUISINE UMAMITA is internationally influenced, having kicks and flavors from Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America but not forgetting our Texan-Mexican culture. It is Like it's name and slogan describes it - SO GOOD. The emphasis is on organic food, locally grown and free from GMO’s, hormones and antibiotics.

DISHES OF THE MONTH

WHY UMAMITA?

Our Chilito Shrimp Salad

DRINK OF THE MONTH

Organic grilled chicken breast #sammich on a Hawaiian bun.

The name is inspired in the term ''umami'' Umami is a Japanese term that describes a pleasant savory taste imparted by an amino acid that happens naturally in many foods including meats, fish, vegetables and dairy. It is used to describe a fifth primary taste. This additional taste is the combination of the primarily tastes; sweet sour salty and bitter. This taste is now used to describe not only Japanese, but Mexican, Chinese, and many other international foods. So next time you hear the term "UMAMI" you'll know it's SO GOOD. I believe in the organic. The original and the traditional. Like being a child and tasting something for the very first time the way it was supposed to be prepared and finding my love for the meal in its parts and its entirety.

I believe in being original and creative. Our culture is used to a certain way food is prepared and served. So change will be met with resistance. We strive to overcome those obstacles by combining traditional ingredients together and presenting a truly organic meal.

I believe in being responsible in what I consume and what I serve. The organic phenomenon should include not only the origin of our fruits veggies and meats... It should also be a reminder of creation and how God intended humans to consume his gifts.

Umamita is about organic food and cooking. We want to share a creativity in our culture that exposes our customers to flavors they are used to combined with new flavors and methods they may not have considered. This is our love, this is our passion, our drive is to share it with you.

Chef Hsu Ying Wong Chef/Owner at Umamita and Chef/Owner at Hsumamic Organic

You have to try a very refreshing organic coconut slush!

Born and raised in Mexico with Chinese descendants, Hsu loved cooking with passion very early in childhood. Chef came to San Antonio, Texas for college. After Culinary School and many Gastronomy courses in Mexico she started her journey in San Antonio at the Riverwalk as a Chocolatier. Later on she obtained her experience being a sushi chef and catering chef. Today she is a food service director at a private catholic school, and she also is an instructor of a gastronomy/culinary club.

Chef Hsu has three very original daughters and they are her drive and motivation to lead a better example for a much healthier eating tendency.

Her love for food trucks and challenging restaurants along with the opportunity to work with a great entrepreneur like John McDowell, has brought Chef Hsu the inspiration to make UMAMITA an exciting project.

TOP CHEF OF THE MONTH CHEF GARRETT STEPHENS The County Line

Like all great chefs, Garrett Stephens never shops thinking of ways to create and improve the cuisine and cocktails for County Line BBQ restaurant on IH-10, near the Colonnade.

Case in point: while smoking brisket in his backyard, it occurred to him that a hint of smoke would so enhance a cocktail with Texas Rye whiskey, so what did he do? Created a round cube of smoked ice, dropped it into his version of an Old Fashioned and voila: The Old Smokey cocktail was born and is one of its top sellers. And because he wears many hats at County Line—manager, pitmaster, chef, Social Media director and now cocktail mixologist—this never-ceasing quest for great cuisine reaches all menu items, from the incredible smoked BBQ to the hand-made dressings.

Although never formerly trained at a Culinary Institute, Garrett is a self-proclaimed foodie—personified by the Pitmaster cooking classes where he taught grilling techniques with a surprising array of different ingredients. County Line also provides a great avenue for his love of Texas music with its two live music series, benefitting the San Antonio Food Bank. Check out what is going on with Garrett and all the good people at County Line at www.countyline.com/ or Facebook--or better yet, come by and listen to fabulous Texas music with an Old Smokey in hand.

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Lunch, Dinner and Drinks Hours Mon.-Sun. 11:00 am-2:00 am

Eat • Drink • BeHappy

A neighborhood bar that serves American style cuisine in a fun atmosphere!

Bar Louie's warm surroundings, are filled with nightlife photography, hand-laid tile artwork and other local architectural touches.

Beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, while cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.

210-901-6280 www.barlouieamerica.com

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NEW MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

A NEW LOCATION AND A NEW IMAGE Regulars of El Mirasol know what to expect: the best Mexican Food and margaritas (known as Chispas) in San Antonio.

For 15 years, El Mirasol has been nestled in a nondescript shopping center located on Blanco. Those who know and love El Mirasol come back again and again, sometimes even a few times a week. Restaurateur and owner, Jesse Calvillo, Jr, says the success of El Mirasol would not be possible without his loyal customer base, “we’ve been here this long because our customers are incredibly loyal to us.”

It is the loyal customer base that drove El Mirasol to open a second location at the Alon Town Centre at NW Military and Wurzbach in June of this year. While only a mile apart from the primary restaurant, the words “second location” don’t actually do the new location any justice at all.

The Alon location boasts a spacious, modern interior design. The bar is at least 25 feet long and tequila is constantly available on tap. Modern high top tables and chairs are positioned throughout the bar so that guests may comfortably enjoy one of El Mirasol’s famous Chispas. Table seating is abundant, and patio diners can enjoy a clear view of the Alon Town Centre fountain.

The menu is the same one that keeps El Mirasol’s fans coming back: ALL of the classic favorites are there: Ceviche, Chicken Mole, and Chili Ancho Enchiladas are all on the menu. The recipes date back to 1979 when Jesse’s parents, Jesse Sr. and Carmen Calvillo opened La Fogata. When the Calvillos sold La Fogata, El Mirasol on Blanco was their chance to reinvent themselves. Jesse further explains, “the time had come when El Mirasol needed to be reinvented and expand. The second location has allowed us to do both.”

The new location also has a private party or meeting room complete with enough parking to make the most loyal El Mirasol customer smile. The Blanco location remains open, and is getting ready for a facelift of its own.

El MIrasol At Alon Town Ctr • 10003 NW Military Hwy • San Antonio, TX • (210) 592-8576 • Facebook: ElMirasolAlon El MIrasol on Blanco • 13489 Blanco Rd • San Antonio, TX • (210) 479-8765 • Facebook: ElMirasolonBlanco

Dish of the Month Platillo Mexicano

PLATILLO MEXICANO

Combination of shredded chicken breast enchiladas with chipotle and poblano cream with half a Chile En Nogada. 15.95 The poblano chili is filled with picadillo (a mixture usually containing shredded meat, aromatics, fruits and spices) topped with a walnut-based cream sauce, called nogada. pomegranate seeds are sprinkled on the top, giving this dish the three colors of the Mexican flag: green for the chili, white for the nut sauce and red for the pomegranate.

THE EL MIRASOL CHISPA El Mirasol regulars are the ones in the know: when ordering a margarita on the rocks you call it a “Chispa.”

This handmade, fresh margarita IS a showstopper. El Mirasol’s founder Jesse Calvillo, Sr., named it this almost 15 years ago.

With a squeeze of fresh lime, an El Mirasol Chispa is the perfect way to cool off from the San Antonio heat. There Drink of the Month: El Mirasol Chispa are a variety of Chispas on the menu. Some will appeal more People joke that it probably should come with a warning label, but after one sip, Margarita lovers know there is to those who appreciate premium tequila while something special about an El Mirasol Chispa. others hit the spot with those who prefer something a little sweeter.

Here’s a quick cheat sheet: • A “Premium Chispa” is made with your choice of premium tequila: Avión, Don Julio, Herradura, Patrón or Tres Generationes.

• A “Top Shelf Chispa” is made with your choice of: 1800, Hornitos or Olmecca Altos.

• A “Flavored Chispa” includes your choice of: Amaretto, Chambord, strawberry or mango, just to name a few.

• A “Traditional Chispa” is fabulous as is, on its own. The diehard El Mirasol Chispa lover has been know to order it with an extra shot of Cointreau or Grand Marnier.

If you are looking for a little spark to go along with you Enchiladas Mirasol, a Chispa is the way to go!

GERMAN BEER GARDEN RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

“You Hof to try Hofbrau” It’s ninety-five degrees outside; you’re running errands, or you’re just getting off work. Rush hour traffic is just beginning to take its toll on the flow of your day. If you had an outlet, or a patio to sit and let your mind wander, would you go?

For years The Hofbrau has provided that refuge and retreat to let your days’ worry drift away. With an abundant arsenal of concocted “Dos-a-Rita’s,” Hofbrau is aimed to please on numerous levels. Covered patios at each of their three locations allow for a great social atmosphere. Live music will always be a staple and continue to entertain Hofbrau patrons. Speaking of the patrons, Hofbrau is offering a Value card with many benefits. The “V” card will enable you, with just an email address, to get 15% off lunches, Ten dollars free in your birthday month, and numerous ever changing perks. Whether you’re around the Quarry, at the Rim, or in New Braunfels, Hofbrau is the best all around destination for great tasting drinks, awesome food and fun.

Never staying stoic and stagnant Hofbrau continues to roll out new, exciting options for their guests. The first and most anticipated addition to their already brooding beer selection is their very own signature beer. Brewed by a chemist and the help of Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery. It’s a medium body Ale with a light hoppy note, great finish and is well balanced, perfect for If you haven’t tried their entire lineup of award winning margaritas, you can now enjoy a “Flight” of their signature flavors.

Served on a flight board with four three to four ounce servings of their frozen flavors. It’s a great way to determine which direction your next Dos-a-Rita choice will go.

If that wasn’t enough, Hofbrau just revealed their one of a kind “Hofburger,” which is a bold and juicy blend of chuck, brisket, and short rib. Alike the Dos-a-Rita, they will continue to have new and rotating seasonal burgers to fit any taste. Also, just in time for summer and brunch season, Hofbrau will now be featuring a “Hofbrunch” which will be every Sunday at the Rim, and New Braunfels location from 10am-2pm with the Quarry starting at 11. Enjoy the Bloody Mary Bar and special brunch selections including, Pecan Crusted Chicken and Waffles, Huevos Hofbrau, and Eggs Benedict Mexicana, with queso instead of hollandaise sauce.

Another event Hofbrau at the Rim will be hosting is a Summer Music Fest and “Boil and Brew” crawfish boil. Summer kicks off the weekly Thursday evening party. Two Live bands will be playing from 6pm-midnight. They will be serving up boiled crawfish, brisket tacos, and of course 30 beers on tap and the famous array of Dos-A-Ritas.

So if it’s live music, fantastic drinks and awesome TexGerman food you’re looking for, bring your friends and set out on the patio and try some new Hofburgers, and signature brew while enjoying great bands from around Texas.

Dishes & Drinks of the Month Check out our new whiskey sampler! Only the best in Texas and only at the Quarry Hofbrau!

Chris Simpson When you want to challenge a new market or demographic, something needs to change.

You must think outside the box, or in Hofbrau Beer Garden’s case they thought outside the whole realm of food. Chris Simpson is a former Professional Arena Football head coach. With twenty-five years of coaching experience, he’s had to do numerous marketing, and promotional tasks and wear many hats. Not only coming up with strategies and offensive or defensive schemes for the upcoming opponent, but tying it all together to create a well-rounded successful program.

In many ways a team is a company in and of itself, so what better way to get a diversifying view than to pick out of a different pond. Since Chris’ involvement with The Hofbrau, they have brought together a lot of great new ideas. One being the “V” card for fellow Hofbrau patrons, it entitles you to perks and promotions that you otherwise would never know about.

Other promotions have been brunch on Sundays, named Hofbrunch, the release of the Hofburgers, a special three-meat blend that’s unique to Hofbrau. A Summer Fest and crawfish boil called Boil and Brew, with live bands playing weekly until midnight. He’s hit the ground running in his first four months which is not surprising coming from a championship winning coach. Chris knows how to build with what he has and flourish with success.

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RESTAURANTS of the

MONTH Acenar Alamo Café Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine Aldo’s Anaqua Grill Asado Seafood Grill Bakery Lorraine Bambino Huey Café Barriba Cantina Barn Door Restaurant Biga on the Banks Bite Blue Star Brewing Company Bohanan’s Bob’s Steak & Chop House Boiler House TX Grill & Wine Garden Boudro’s – A Texas Bistro Bravo Cucina Italiana Brick Oven Pizza Bread Box Broadway 50-50 Buckhorn Saloon Café BurgerFi Cadillac Bar & Restaurante Café Soleil Capparelli’s on Main Cappy’s Restaurant Carmen’s de la Calle Casa Real Casa Rio Mexican Foods Restaurant Casey’s Barbecue Chama Gaucha Champion’s Chris Madrid’s Chunky’s Burgers & More

Crumpets Restaurant & Bakery Cured Deco Pizzaria Demo’s Greek Food Dick’s Last Resort DiFrabo Italian Restaurante Dolores Del Rio El Jarro De Arturo El Mirasol Eyes Over Texas at the Towers Ez’s Fatboy Burgers Fig Tree Restaurant Gini’s Restaurant & Bakery Giuseppe’s Godai Sushi Bar Good Time Charlie’s Guenther House Hawx Hoffbrau Hot Joy India Oven India Palace J. Alexander’s J. Prime Steakhouse Jacala Mexican Restaurant Josephine Street Café Kangaroo Court Karam’s Mexican Dining Room Kings of Barbacoa L Etoile

La Fogata La Fonda on Main La Madeleine La Margarita Mexican Restaurant La Posada del Rey Landry’s Seafood House Las Canarias Liberty Bar Little Italy Restaurant Little Rhein Steak House Los Barrios Restaurant & Catering Luciano Ristorante & Bar Lüke San Antonio Madhatters Tea House & Café Magnolia’s Pancake Haus Mi Tierra Café And Bakery Morton’s of Chicago Steakhouse Nadler’s Bakery & Deli O’liva Supper Old San Francisco Steak Original Mexican Restaurant Oro Restaurant & Bar Outback’s Steakhouse Paesano’s Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine Paloma Riverwalk Paramour Coffee House Pat O’Brien’s Bar Piatti Italian Restaurant Pico de Gallo Restaurant Pico de Gallo Restaurant

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by Margaret Kondoff, Majestic Massage Last year, my husband Wayne and I were working at a local San Antonio sporting event and noticed the para-athletes. These para-cyclists were powerful and inspiring to view.

I thought, they put to shame those of us who choose to take the elevator over stairs. Perhaps the folks who continue to drive around busy parking lots for closer parking spots instead of walking a distance, should be ashamed of themselves. You know who you are..

These athletes reminded me of the obstacles we or others we know have had to overcome and are still struggling with daily. Whether the obstacles are physical or emotional, it is no surprise that your physician with be very involved with your recovery.

Wayne and I are licensed Massage Therapists. Over the years we have been privileged to have worked with many clients, organizations, corporations and hospitals in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

While we are not physicians, we are encouraged by the noticeable support from the medical field and community. Doctors, more than ever are recommending massage therapy for their patients. Medical massage is carefully used for certain patients in the aiding of their recovery. Local hospitals are also using massage therapy for their own office staff stress management and offside retreat settings.

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Electrolyte Balance an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium, potassium and sodium) that is essential for normal health and functioning.

“In sharing my personal story I’m hoping that this will help those athletes who perform intense cardio, training for any kind of sport that may cause dehydration.”

One summer as I began my contest prep for a bodybuilding show, I began running 3-4 times a week no more than 3 to 4 miles per session. At this time of in season training, I was drinking 1 sometimes 2 gallons of water a day, which I thought was plenty of water to keep me hydrated to prevent dehydration. During this time I was working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a Rehab Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas doing about an hour a day of aquatic therapy Monday – Friday.

During that hour of aquatic therapy, I began to notice an odd feeling, as if though I was not in my body, extremely fatigued & I could not focus or concentrate like normal. Blaming it on my hard workouts, strict meal plan & extra cardio, the thought never occurred to me that I was getting dehydrated. Ignoring the odd feeling, I continued on my journey in contest prep training, running, supplementing & drinking 1 - 2 gallons daily.

One weekend as I was driving into San Antonio Texas for the weekend with one of my girlfriend’s, I began to feel that odd feeling again followed by confusion and disorientation. I felt as if though I was going down fast, a feeling of dying!! Thank God we arrived at the Hotel to check in & as I stood there, I told my girlfriend please call 911 immediately, “I feel like I’m dying.” Well thank God I didn’t faint or die & EMS got there! They took me into the emergency room where they began the process of trying to figure out what was wrong with me. They took some blood work & asked me several questions. The ER doctor came in, sat down, looked at me & said that I was severely dehydrated and asked if I was getting enough liquids in my diet etc.

He said he was going to have give me electrolytes through IV ASAP (as soon as possible). Needless to say I was in shock I couldn’t believe it!

With a perplexed look on my face, I responded & told him I was drinking 1-2 gallons of water a day and how was this possible. He stated I wasn’t getting electrolytes back in my system, therefore, he was recommending Gatorade & Pedialite. Doctor’s sometimes neglect telling you everything you need to know about dehydration or what supplements there are to help replace those vital electrolytes, except for Gatorade or Pedialite, so do some research on your own.

After this horrible experience, I’ve learned that water is not enough to replace electrolytes in your body to stay in balance. You will have to go to certain stores that sell supplements etc. to find the best electrolyte balancers they have in stock.

There are a couple of Electrolyte Balancers I’ve used and recommend. Thanks to these Electrolyte Balancers, I’ve never been in a hospital for dehydration again.

1. Trace Minerals Electrolyte Balancers 2. NutriBiotic Essential Electrolytes in capsule form (my favorite)

3. Optional; Gatorade, Pedialite or Pickle juice.

Being dehydrated can be extremely dangerous, causing muscle cramps, headaches, diarrhea, confusion & disorientation!

Always remember your heart is a muscle, therefore it affects cardiac stability and cardiovascular strain causing irregular heart rhythms.

At times I may forget to take my Electrolyte Balancers, but as soon as I began getting a headache, cramps & getting a hint of that odd feeling, I immediately take my Electrolyte Balancers. Within 30 minutes or 1-2 hours of taking my Electrolyte supplements, I will begin feeling like my normal self again. It all depends on the level of dehydration you are in, that guides how quickly you recover after taking your Electrolytes.

Always check with your doctor before taking any of these or other supplements. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Athletes that train intensely or vigorously may have to take Electrolytes twice a day, depending on their training & sweat production?

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I moved to San Antonio in September of 2010.

What inspired you to create Mobile Om? Shortly after moving to San Antonio, I found myself frustrated when looking for a yoga community. At the time, yoga was still fairly new to San Antonio and I found that most people I talked to were unfamiliar or misguided about the practice. While teaching at a couple of local studios, I couldn’t ignore the feeling inside that I needed to do more, to find a way to bring yoga to the community in a way that was easily accessible and not intimidating. I wanted to break the boundaries of belief about what yoga is and knew I had to shake things up.

Inspired by the bourgeoning food truck scene, I decided that physically breaking out of the walls of a traditional studio, would be a perfect way to fulfill my mission, thus Mobile Om was born.

When and why did you start practicing yoga?

I went to my first yoga class in 2005, looking for a way to get in better shape and regain flexibility I had growing up as a dancer. I found the practice physical challenging and it wasn’t long before I began feeling stronger and more centered in my physical body. But, it was more than the physical changes I experienced, but a deep mental and emotional shift that kept me returning my mat. Over the years, my yoga practice has led me out of my comfort zone, taught me to breathe through resistance and struggle, and listen to my intuition, both on and off my mat.

Who are some of your biggest influencers for your yoga teaching and your yoga practice and why?

While I have had the opportunity to practice and train with some phenomenal yoga leaders, the biggest influence on my yoga teaching comes from the students who show up to my class each day.

Over the years, teaching has become a powerful practice in presence, connection and holding space for others.

What is your Favorite place to practice yoga in San Antonio?

Hays Street Bridge

Favorite place to teach yoga in San Antonio?

With Mobile Om, I am blessed to teach in some of downtown San Antonio’s most interesting and unique locations. It’s hard for me to choose just one since each space has so much to love. My favorite thing about teaching yoga in unconventional locations are the distractions and quirks that come along with each space. Life is chaotic and we are often unable to control the ebbs and flows it throws at us. Learning to tune out the distractions while on our mat teaches us to do the same in life.

What are your thoughts on meditation?

Meditation is one of the most powerful aspects of yoga for initiating personal growth. The physical practice of yoga is a moving meditation, using the breath and body to create union with the mind and bring awareness to what is going on in the present moment.

I find that many people think of meditation in terms of the “doing” aspect without realizing that just like yoga, meditation is not about the doing, its about the being. When most people think of meditation, they thing of someone sitting still in lotus position and finding tranquility in stillness of mind. While yes, this is a powerful place, it’s not necessarily practical in today’s busy world. The real heart of meditation lies in learning to be mindful in everyday life.

Seeking inward to create more intention and awareness in every day moments. Finding an extra breath before responding to a frustrating situation, choosing to sit with discomfort to discover what’s really there instead of jumping into mindless reactions. Looking at meditation as a practice in presence and awareness in all things will have a profound impact on your life. Learning to recognize the chaos of the mind will natural call you to seek refuge in stillness, but it’s a process that needs to be What would you tell a beginning yogi/yogini?

The most common thing I hear beginners say is that they aren’t “flexible” enough for yoga. What they fail to recognize is that shifting from a “not enough” mindset is the whole reason they need yoga. Yoga is not about the physical poses. It’s not about touching your toes, tying yourself into knots or bending over backwards, these are just tools we use to get to know ourselves better. The practice of yoga is a very personal journey, one that looks different for every single person.

One of my favorite teachers, Baron Baptiste, said it best “You can meditate and practice yoga until you are blue in the face, and all you will ever be is blue in the face unless you have the courage to open your heart, face reality, admit your mistakes and take right action.”

The price is not in the poses, but in the practice of being mindful and intentional. The poses are a very powerful and practical way to push us to our edges and reveal the resistance and struggle in our bodies and minds, but the real work happens within when you discover that struggles is optional and you are exactly who and where you need to be right now.

What style of yoga do you recommend to beginners?

My biggest advice to those just starting on their yoga journey is to be curious and seek variety. Try out as many styles and teachers as you can to see what resonates with you.

What is your vision for Mobile Om and yoga in San Antonio?

The number of people practicing yoga in San Antonio has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years, but one of the things I have often found lacking is true connection and community amongst practitioners. While yoga is a personal journey about connecting inward, it’s also a powerful tool for enhancing interpersonal connection. Mobile Om has become so much more than another place to practice yoga. We have become a community of people who love yoga and love people. My vision for Mobile Om is to continue being a driving force in cultivating the overall yoga community in San Antonio, creating space for connection among students from all sorts of yoga backgrounds.

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Campbell Agency has definitely helped with networking and receiving some great clients with numerous jobs for print work, but I have my mother agent, Lari Nelson, to thank for everything, if it wasn't for her I would be completely lost, professionally and personally.

I'm now about to leave for LA to further my modeling Career, and I don't know what the future holds for me, but I hopefully will be a very successful model, once again I would be absolutely nowhere without Lari, and my Dallas agent Nancy Campbell, owner of the Campbell Agency and Daniel Jackson owner of Public Models of LA and Mike Beaty the owner of the Model and Talent Expo Dallas Texas, they all have guided me in the industry, I am looking forward to the Future!!

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Right after high school I studied at San Antonio College to receive my Business Degree. During college I worked part time as a bus boy at Bill Millers BBQ, just to have some extra money in my pocket. Modeling had never crossed my head, I just couldn't picture myself as a model, and it was actually there at Bill Millers where I got discovered by a scouting agent from The Agency Model and Talent.

My first jobs were runway shows it was super cool I had never experienced anything like it, being backstage getting my hair and make up done and then going out and walking on the runway. It was all new to me but I liked it. I have been fortunate to have walked for really good and famous designers from around the world.

About a year ago I was invited to Model and Talent Expo in Dallas TX, there were around 400 models,singers and actors to show their talent to 50 of the top agencys in the world. The Expo is a 5 day event where the talent gets to perform their skills 1 on 1 with the scouts.

I got a total of 15 callbacks from agencys in Tokyo, Milan, NY, LA, and Dallas. At the end of the expo I got awarded with male runways Model of the year and Swimwear Model of the year. I signed with the Campbell Agency in Dallas TX and let me tell you, it has been amazing I am beyond blessed with the opportunities I have been given. I’ve been featured in various international fashion magazines, have done multiple fashion shows, various campain ads, been in quite a few commercials, one which was aired during the San Antonio Spurs Playoff games and done commercial voice overs.

I have learned so much this past 2 years I’ve been modeling and acting, all thanks to the Owner of The Agency Model and Talent Lari Nelson my mother agent, for showing me the skills I know today and guiding me in the right path. I seriously would not have been where im at without her help. And a huge thanks to Mike Beaty (Founder of Model and Talent Expo for the chance to be part of that marvelous event.

My family and girlfriend have been a big part of my modeling career without their support I couldn't been able to come this far, so a big special thanks to them too. Last but not least I owe everything to God who has blessed me with such amazing opportunities and blessed me with such loving family, friends and girlfriend.

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WELCOME SUMMER BRIDES ITS WEDDING SEASON!

by Amanda McManus

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He finally popped the question! Now you have the most gorgeous rock sitting on your finger, your girlfriends cannot stop squealing in excitement and anticipation plus the family has been asking non-stop about yet-to-be-planned details of the upcoming nuptials. Aaaagghhh! Take a deep breath, it's time to focus on you now and what you need beauty wise! Here is your foolproof bridal beauty reference and countdown to looking sublime and unforgettable on your BIG day!

YOUR BEAUTY TEAM: When it comes to looking flawless, it is important to assemble the perfect glam squad! Stick with who you know - Use your tried-and-true aesthetician, makeup artist and hairstylist. They already know your hair, skin type and personality so why re-invent the wheel? This will help eliminate any rooms for error.

Ask for Recommendations - If you are in need of a new pro crew, ask family or friends for their favorite go-to's and visit them. Also, browse local magazines and websites for "best-of" lists.

Trial Runs - Schedule a run through session with the hairstylist and makeup artist. Consider taking pictures and making notes of what you like and do not like. Refer back to your list to narrow down your choices.

YOUR BEAUTY PLANNER: A guideline to achieving your best skin and prepared for that amazing make-up look!

8-12 MOS Healthy skin and fantastic makeup looks go hand-in-hand. Get an appointment with a dermatologist.

This pro will be able to recommend/prescribe any products or prescriptions to get you glowing and healthy skin by your wedding. Don't forget to discuss other problem areas like the chest or back that may be on display while in your gown.

Create your makeup inspiration board. Social media sites like Pinterest are perfect places to find your "wish list" images. Pin and save them to refer your ideals to your MUA (make-up artist). If there is a makeup artist you MUST have, book her now! Begin a regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine. Find a line that will focus on your ultimate goal whether it be lifting and firming, hydration and radiance or brightening and dark spot correcting. Exfoliate at least twice a week , and wear sunscreen to protect your skin.

5-7 MOS Begin the pampering process :) If you have no bigger issues like oily, itchy or dry skin to tackle once you have spoken to the dermatologist, then look into facials, especially during the dryer winter months. Try something like an oxygen facial that plumps up the skin and adds to the glowing look. If you have an airbrush or self-tan in mind, begin testing out options now.

Schedule your trial run with your make-up artist. Ensure that the same products being used then will be the exact same products on the big day so as to avoid any disasters on the big day. If you have not already been sharing looks then be sure to share with your mua during the test run. How much "HAC-ing" do you want?

That would be highlighting and contouring. Is all out Glam with full on strobing your style or do you like barely there flawless finish with a light, ethereal cheek highlight more what you are hoping for? communicate this well to your artist. When done well, highlighting and contouring can make the face look sharper, while still looking natural. If you do not regularly wear makeup, any kind of color can be a real shock. Start wearing a bit of makeup every day to start getting use to it and help the transition.

1-2 WEEKS It's crunch time! Get one last facial and be sure to leave out extractions as this can irritate the skin. Do not pick at any blemishes or breakouts yourself, your makeup artist can easily cover any of them. Shaping, waxing your brows is ideal at this time. You don't want red, irritated skin the day of your vows. Also, you and your makeup artist should have already agreed upon whether or not s/he will be available throughout the day for touch ups. If not, be sure you purchase all the products you will need to do it yourself. Be sure the makeup products are similar to what was used.

DAY OF WEDDING The day has arrived! Be sure to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. Although us GREAT MUAs can conceal dark circles from lack of sleep, allergies, etc...we really do not want to have to for your sake. As my personal client, I would even add in an extra relaxing mini-facial while applying your bridal makeup! :) Just try to relax and enjoy the quiet moments. Then CELEBRATE!!!!

Socialite of the Year Decides to Let Loose at Dance Festival The summer party season is about to get even hotter in San Antonio, and Lorena Monroe, aka Bonita, will be in the middle of it all. Promoting well-being through dance events, Bonita has partnered with Semeneya Dance Studio on Big Salsa Festival from August 11-14 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. The festival is a four-day event featuring not only some of the greatest names in performing arts, but also in music. Attendees will have the chance to watch dance performances from around the world, see live concerts, and participate in social dancing into the early morning hours. The event also offers workshops led by some of the best instructors and choreographers in the industry.

“Dancing means a lot to me. It makes me feel alive and energized” explains Lorena. Her passion for dancing is fueled by her desire to combine outward beauty with feelings of well-being. Lorena recognizes that dancing is one of the most instinctive desires of humans to express emotions through body movement.

In 2007 she made her first TV debut, producing and starring in her own show “Bailando Por Pasion” on Azteca TV. “The show connected me with so many wonderful people and made me realize that I can change lives by spreading happiness through dance” reminisces Bonita.

Other projects in the beauty and fashion industry led Lorena to a successful career as the owner of lorenaonline.com and Bonita Natural. However, her passion for dancing never ceased.

“I have known Lee Rios for decades and it seems only natural to support this event in August”, says Bonita.

Lee Rios, owner of Semeneya Dance Studio (mysemeneya.com) has almost 20 years of experience in the industry. The idea for his studio (whose name is derived from Spanish for “move”) started in 1999 when Lee began salsa lessons. Soon his natural talent for dance was noticed and paved the way for the opening of his first studio space. Decades later, Semeneya is known nationwide for its sterling reputation for creating dancers with passion. The San Antonio dance studio gained national media visibility through the TV show “America’s Got Talent” a few years ago. Lee is also considered the pioneer of the salsa and latin dance movement in San Antonio and South Texas. The culmination of his dream has been the opening of a 25,000 square foot dance studio that doubles as a special event center. The space offers multiple instructional spaces, room to practice and freedom to collaborate. The studio doubles as an entertainment venue and showcases Semeneya’s own dance apparel shop.

Bonita invites you to come to the Grand Hyatt in August to dance until you drop!

Big Salsa Festival When: August 11-14, 2016 Where: Grand Hyatt San Antonio at 600 E. Market Street Tickets & Info: www.bigsalsafestival.com Photo Credit: Jeffrey Truitt Photography Text and Graphic Design by: Lafaiete Photography

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The Newest, Trendiest, Hippest, Boutique of the Month With over 200 lines of clothing, shoes, & accessories, Hemline prioritizes each of the 20 locations to offer a unique personality and an individual flair.

Brigitte Holthausen was born in Brazil but took a decisive step towards realizing her dreams by moving to New Orleans, Louisiana at age 16. Realizing her talent to pull together an exotic assortment of products that set her apart from the other vendors, Brigitte started selling sandals, jewelry, and backpacks at the Historic French Market, a 200 year-old marketplace in the heart of New Orleans.

In 1993 Brigitte met her husband, Luciano Holthausen, who had a strong business background and shared her Brazilian heritage. Luciano saw many opportunities in New Orleans and the very next year they teamed up to open a small boutique on Chartres Streetรณand HEMLINE was officially born!

Today, Hemline continues to grow and has become a veritable style empire. The brand has truly become a trusted and sought-after resource for covetable fashion in New Orleans and throughout the Southeast. There are currently 20 locations across Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Many of the early generation of Hemline employees are now business owners of their own, raising children and families. Others continue to build the Hemline business as franchise owners. Today, Brigitte continues to find new and innovative ways to delight and connect with her customers. Her unique eye for style, which attracted so much attention in the French Market, continues to define Hemline as an ultimate shopping destination. Here at Hemline we like to say we have lavender blood in our veins- a reference to the iconic Hemline bags toted around town-and our iconic logo and presence for 21 years!

HEMLINE SAN ANTONIO 330 E. Basse Rd., #105 San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 667-4582 www.shophemline.com Store Hours Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM Sunday 12AM-4PM

Forever Young

COVER STORY:

What’s in a name?

In Dr. Robert Young’s case, his name has become his destiny. An avid athlete, Dr. Young defies aging by maintaining a healthy, athletic lifestyle and has completed numerous Ironman triathlons and countless marathons, including running the Boston marathon in 2001 & 2002. As a respected cosmetic surgeon, he has made a career of helping patients achieve youthful aesthetic results, and has performed more than 10,000 breast augmentations at his Aesthetic Enhancement Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center, making him widely known as the “Boob Doctor” of San Antonio. Dr. Young is also recognized by Allergan (the maker of the leading silicone gel breast implants) as one of the top breast augmentation doctors in the country.

What many don’t know, however, is that prior to starting his practice in 1990, Dr. Young was a distinguished military Colonel who served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at BAMC before his retirement after 20 years of service in the Army. His career started after being accepted at West Point, and he went on to become one of the first graduates of West Point to be sent to medical school after completing additional trainings in Airborne and Ranger Schools. He also served as Platoon Leader at Nike Hercules Missile Site in Florida before entering Medical School at Tulane University.

Also destiny, Dr. Young and his beautiful wife Michelle met over 20 years ago when she was a patient of his. Fast forward to 2014 and the now married couple found themselves waiting at the same valet station of a popular San Antonio restaurant.

It was that night that Michelle approached him to strike up a conversation. The couple jokes about how Dr. Young did not remember her but charmingly stated that he’d like to. At that point, they were inseparable. The couple share many common interests, including an immense love for animals, a strong interest in the financial industry and a passion for running. This highly athletic couple competed in 7 marathons together during the first year of their courtship.

Michelle, known as a humble beauty with a big heart, also has an impressive work resume. She earned her graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Incarnate Word and graduated Cum Laude with a BBA, and Summa Cum Laude with an MBA. Additionally, she has obtained several FINRA securities broker licenses, including her series 7 & 65, and is now working towards completing a CFP designation to become a Certified Financial Planner.

For the past two years, Dr. and Michelle Young have become respected community donors, selflessly dedicating time and

resources to important organizations across the city. Still newlyweds, they recently made an incredible joint decision to put their personal goals and desires on hold and agreed to dedicate the large majority of their free time and resources to this years 6th annual Family Endeavors DWTS campaign whose mission is to provide comprehensive, effective, and innovative services that empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

This has been a huge undertaking for the Young’s given that they have no prior experience putting a campaign committee together or raising a large amount of money in such a short time, yet this giving couple graciously said yes and began rolling up their sleeves to get to work. “Since Bob and I have never campaigned before nor are we very good about asking people for money or sponsorships, we just decided the best way to go about it was to put on many themed “parties for a cause” and donate all ticket proceeds to the charity.” Michelle explained.

As one of their events, they generously turned their 1-year anniversary party into a huge fundraiser at the very spot where they got married. The party was a great success with a fantastic turnout and the Young’s donated 100% of ticket sales to Family Endeavors.

With a goal to raise $200k by this September, Dr. and Michelle Young are about 2/3 of the way there. They have been working tirelessly on 13 main functions planned at the beginning of the campaign. Michelle admits that with both of them working full-time while building a new house, adding the great responsibility of raising money for this campaign has been the biggest challenge of her life. She credits her committee manager and members of the team as some of the most genuine people she has met who have volunteered their time continuously without asking for anything in return. Through the ups and downs that come along with a huge campaign, Michelle has relied on the encouragement of her husband and friends and is extremely appreciative for this experience. She continues to persevere through all of the challenges and lovingly states how she immensely values her team members, all of the ticket purchasers, and all the people who have supported her and the cause along the way, calling them true “gems”.

Always eager to extend invitations, this kind-hearted couple is quick to remind us that it doesn’t take lavish parties or wealth to impact others. While their commitment to this cause is on a large scale, Michelle says she is just a regular down to earth person, like anyone else. She admits to having made mistakes through this process, has learned to be vulnerable, and is proud of the fact that she has been able to persevere through some

difficult challenges. Additionally, she believes that anyone can make an impact on others by doing the simplest things, like being kind. “It doesn’t cost a thing” she reminds us.

While running a campaign and running a marathon may seem like two completely different activities, Michelle describes them both in similar ways. “If you fail the first time, get up and do it again. Do it again after that if needed until you get it right, just don’t let anyone stop you from achieving your goals. Keep moving forward and when it becomes difficult to push any further, find that strength within you to push even harder until you reach the finish line.” In this campaign marathon, the finish line will be the Dancing With the Stars event on September 17, 2016. Michelle will represent “Team Forever Young” by participating with 6 other dancers and calls it a “friendly match” where everyone supports each other. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter who raises the most money, but what we can all do to make a difference in others lives. The medal for completion will be in the form of smiling faces that will be placed on the families helped by this great cause.

Above all else, those are the beautiful things that keep this couple “Forever Young”.

For more details on Forever Young’s Upcoming Fundraiser events, please visit www.sa-dtws.org/dancer_young for ticket information.

TRAVEL Verb To go from one place to another, as on a a trip; journey. To be transmitted, move or pass.

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Just a Short Drive from San Antonio!

267 Old San Antonio Highway • Bandera, Texas 78003 • 830-328-5090

Open Wed-Sat: 10am - 5pm

Admission price is $10 for adults $6 for children.

Active duty military are free.

Sun: 11am - 3pm

Bandera Natural History Museum

Photos courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook

www.Banderanhm.org

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Mr. Infante cutting the ribbon while Board Members and his family applaud.

Bandera Natural History Museum The Newest Gem in South Texas!

By Lisa Marie Mendoza

I love day trips and took a summer ride through our beautiful hill country to the "Cowboy Capital", Bandera, Texas to view their newest treasure, The Bandera Natural History Museum. As I entered the gates, I was immediately tickled to see the life size dinosaurs surrounding the property. The visionary for this museum is Mr. Juan Infante, and with the help of a group of Bandera residents they brought this wonderful dream into reality. Their collective mission: EXPLORE • EXPERIENCE • EDUCATE • ENJOY I knew my good friend Dinosaur George would be giving presentations throughout the day, and was excited for him and pleased to see his young fans began to arrive and swarm around him, asking questions and joking with him. The children's curiosity peaked as they gathered around the display tables and the sheet covering the special treasures underneath.

It’s always a beautiful thing to see children excited about learning and he had plenty to teach and inspire them.

His devotion to educating young minds is something to be admired. Patience, kindness, respect and playfulness is

Photos courtesy of Colleen Chisolm via Facebook

George Blasing, “Dinosaur George” poses with one of his friends.

Photo courtesy of Dr. Maggie Schumacher

In the Juan Carlos International Hall A collection of Latin American Masks and the Torosaurus from Night at the Museum-Secret of the Tomb.

Photo courtesy of Sandy Miles

George's nature. This is why he often has fans arriving from near and far eager to hang onto every word he speaks.

When the presentation was over it was time for the kids and adults to take pictures with their favorite Paleontologist, then tour the life-size dinosaurs and Ice-age animals that were once present here in Texas. Children will learn even more with the educational play stations positioned on the Museum grounds.

Time to mosey into the museum to explore. As you enter the “International Hall”, the first wonders you will encounter are a 17-foot giraffe, a Torosaurus that starred in the movie, Night at the Museum - Secret of the Tomb, a collection of Latin American masks, and many artistic pieces including animal carvings from all around the world.

On to the “Trail of Habitats”, where you'll see amazing animals displayed within dioramas of their specific natural habitats, the backgrounds were lovingly hand-painted by artists from Mexico. Outside the museum, The Texas Hill Country Master Naturalist Chapter planted native Texas plants attracting all types of birds and butterflies.

This will be an ongoing project.

This Museum did not disappoint, the official Grand Opening was on July 2nd. I look forward to going back to see new exhibits and watch as the museum grows. A "Sensory Safari" is also available to special needs groups so they can learn through touch, sight and sound. Please contact them in advance so they can accommodate your needs.

The Museum will use their resources to Photos courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook promote and support conservation efforts.

Entry to the Museum is $10 for adults, $6 for Children ages 4-12, Children three & under, as well as Active Military are FREE. Your admission includes access to the grounds, free parking, the museum shop and the snack bar.

Hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm. They are closed Monday-Tuesday.

The Museum is located at 267 Old San Antonio Highway in Bandera Texas.

Photo courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook

Photo courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook

Photo courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook

Please call for information or reservations at 830-328-5090; email them at info@banderanhm.org; visit www.banderanhm.org; Facebook at Bandera Natural History Museum For those interested Dinosaur George is currently touring libraries around Texas, make sure to visit his website at www.dinosaurgeorge.com to see his replicas for sale, touring schedule and speaking venues.

Chip, Dinosaur George's assistant giving Dr. Maggie Schumacher, Senior Director of Development and friend a walking tour.

Photo courtesy of Sandy Miles Photo courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook

Photo courtesy of Joe Garcia via Facebook

Resort and Spa of the Month

Known throughout Texas as a casual, picturesque town and urban escape, Boerne is bustling with entertainment for all and is just minutes from Tapatio Springs. Visitors and residents alike enjoy live music, rodeos, farmers markets, art shows and community events year-round along the mile-long stretch down historic Main Street.

Just 30 minutes northwest of San Antonio and five minutes from the center of the historic town of Boerne rests Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort & Spa. The upscale resort is the perfect place for a vacation—whether planning a romantic getaway, a golf weekend or a family vacation. Guests may enjoy 18-holes on the resort course. Guests may also soak up some sun on the pool deck, which is complete with a heated pool, hot tub, curved-tube water slide, fire pits, cabanas, shuffleboard courts and an outdoor bar with flat-screen televisions.

In the evening, guests and locals are invited to wind down with pure Texas fare and carefully crafted cocktails at La Cascada Table & Bar. On Friday and Saturday evenings on the La Cascada patio, visitors enjoy the Songwriters & Storytellers Live Music Series, which is complimentary and open to the public with food and drink specials.

“Those looking for an escape from the city—whether with family, friends or golf buddies—will find something truly unique in Tapatio Springs “ San Antonio’s original destination resort, Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort & Spa is nestled in the heart of the Hill Country on 220 acres among rolling hills, wildflowers and limestone cliffs. It is the ultimate family-friendly, affordable destination with a large, resort-style pool and bar area, an 18-hole championship golf course, and casual, full-service dining. Tapatio Springs is located at 1 Resort Way, Boerne, Texas 78006. For more information, call (855) 421-0211 or visit www.TapatioResort.com.

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Hunting the Devil Fish of Padre Island © 2012 Steve Hathcock Manta rays were once called devil fish by sailors who saw large “horns” extending forward from their heads.

These horns turned out to be ingenuous scoopers which, when unfurled, guide plankton into the manta’s mouth. Manta wingspans can reach up to 20 feet, and they glide though the water like birds. The manta ray (manta birostris) has long been regarded by fishermen as dangerous. Occasionally and for unknown reasons, mantas have been known to leap onto small boats often times causing considerable damage earning them the name, devilfish.

Though they are distant cousins of sharks, mantas are not man eaters. Their preferred diet consists almost entirely of plankton and small fish. When mantas encounter a shoal of fish, they quickly move in to feed, swallowing as many fish as they can. Like whales, the manta rays were oftentimes hunted for their oil and abrasive skin. At one time they were very plentiful along Padre Island but overhunting as illustrated in the following and destruction of their habitat has greatly reduced their numbers.

1912: While on a fishing expedition to Tarpon Beach on the southern tip of Padre Island, a group of visiting anglers devised a six inch steel harpoon to which was attached 150 feet of rope. Armed with their lethal barb the men set off looking for one of the famed devil fish or giant mantas that frequented this part of the Gulf of Mexico.

Ed Kline, a local fisherman of some fame was hired to help the anglers find one of the giants. Around 10 o’clock that morning a huge manta was observed basking in the sun a short distance from the jetty.

Its broad back rose well above the surface indicating its huge size. Quietly approaching close to the slumbering creature, Kline stood up in the boat and hurled the harpoon as hard as he could. The sharpened tip sank several inches into the flesh of the monster fish. The creature woke with a start and immediately plunged for deep water. The men hesitated as the rope fed out at their feet. Should they cut the line or take the ride.

Their dilemma was solved when the wounded fish suddenly changed course and sped out into the open gulf at a speed that soon left the land behind. The monster swam out about 6 miles before circling back towards the shore. At this time, the crew of another craft attached themselves to Kline’s boat. To the amazement of the men, the added weight seemed not to affect the giant beast in the least. One by one fourteen other boats attached themselves to the line tethering the giant ray. Undeterred, the huge fish continued to dash here and there.

Before long it became obvious the battle had developed into a contest of stamina. Overhead a tropical sun burned down and slowly, the fun went out of the contest.

Once the fish dragged the men some 25 miles out into the gulf and it dawned upon the men that they may be in of danger. Twice the creature set a course for the boats that foamed along behind him but fortunately passed beneath without overturning any of them. Occasionally it would come to the surface and throw itself about madly. At the end of 6 hours the men finally realized the creature might tow them about indefinitely.

A signal of distress was hoisted and the man on watch in the cupola of the Life Saving Service over on Brazos Island immediately ascertained the problem. A crew arrived shortly with a 30-30 rifle and another harpoon. The second harpoon was thrown into the creature and again it threw one of its mighty wings into the air and headed out to open sea. Incredibly, the creature continued at a rapid pace for 2 hours without seeming to tire in the least. Nine hours had passed and the exhausted men all suffered from heat prostration, thirst and hunger, but none demurred from their quest.

It was time to use the rifle. The first shot was fired into its body and the fish immediately sank far beneath the water and headed out through the pass into open water. But the weight of the boats and men were beginning to take their toll and the creature was finally hauled to the surface where several more shots were fired into its body. That ended the struggle. A rope was attached to the body and the great fish was towed to land by one of the gasoline powered launches. It was estimated that the weight of the creature was in excess of 3000 pounds and it measured 15 feet across and 30 feet long.

Giant Manta caught off South Padre Island circa 1950s

“Altogether our fight with the monster was an experience that none of us would care to go through a second time.” One of the men later told a reporter, “In addition to the constant risk of our boats being capsized, there was something uncanny about being hauled backwards and forwards through the waters of the gulf by some hidden power of the deep. Other sea-devils were seen in the locality while we were there but we made no effort to capture any of them. One victory of that kind is enough for a lifetime.”

Email your questions to steve@southpadretv.tv or visit his website http://southpadretv.tv/

WELCOME TO LOUIE’S BACKYARD

What are you waiting for?

Your table’s ready for you at

LOUIE’S BACKYARD 2305 Laguna Boulevard South Padre Island, Texas Phone: 956-761-6406

http://lbyspi.com

A South Padre Island legend for decades.

Louie’s Backyard, situated in the entertainment district overlooking the waters of the beautiful Laguna Madre, offers a variety of dining and entertainment options to satisfy the mood of any visitor to our tropical paradise. A visit to Louie’s Backyard is a must for any traveler. Whether you’re in the mood to feast on Louie’s famous all-you-can-eat Seafood Buffet, featuring our slow roasted prime rib, succulent Crab Legs and Louie’s, fresh from the Gulf hand breaded fried or boiled shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, Scallops and fresh fish of the day or your mood takes you to our dinner menu featuring Louie’s hand-cut steaks or fresh caught snapper you will be able to enjoy your meal while taking in Louie’s breath taking “Million Dollar View”.

For lighter fare visit Louie’s famous Sports Bar where you can enjoy a varied selection of steaks, fish and sandwiches while watching your favorite teams on one of our 60 television sets! Be sure to visit our upstairs lookout deck to watch the beautiful sunsetas you sip on Louie’s Signa ture drink “The Cherry”. RCA recording artist Toby Beau’s family friendly music adds that perfect touch to the magical sunset experience. And to top off the tropical evening hit Louie’s high energy nightclub where our dj’s will spin your favorite dance hits as the moon shimmers on the waters of the Laguna Madre . Fireworks every Thursday and Friday evening at 9:15pm from Memorial Day until Labor Day Weekend.

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Bridgepoint Condom iniums are the mo st exclusive condos Padre Island. You’v and suites on South e never experienced South Padre Island 28-story Bridgepoint quite like this. The tower is reserved for those with uncompro expectations. Comfort mising taste and , luxury and first cla ss amenities come tog sophistication and ether with perfect style to offer the ult im ate oce Island.Enjoy breath anfront condos on taking views of the South Padre Gulf of Mexico from relax at our private your private balcon pool, Jacuzzi and ope y; n Palapa bar or sun access on the beache bathe at our private s of South Padre Isla nd. South Padre Isla top beaches in the wo nd is rated one of the rld – experience its radiance and sereni Bridgepoint Condom ty like nowhere else iniums. at

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FISH TALES © 2013 Steve Hathcock May, 1917 Brazos Island southern bank of Brownsville Ship Channel: R. B. Creager of Brownsville and his friends witnessed a battle royal like none any of them had ever seen. Wanting to do a little tarpon fishing, Creager had waded into the shallow waters of the pass between Brazos and Padre Island. After several hours, he finally succeeded in hooking a fine tarpon that was about six feet in length.

Spectators gathered to watch as Creager battled with the giant fish, gradually working him toward the beach. Finally he had the tarpon within six feet of the land when suddenly a large shark appeared and “made a lunge for the silver king.” Striking the victim in the side, the teeth of the shark tore out a great piece of flesh. The attack put new life into the exhausted tarpon as it struggled with all its might to elude its new enemy.

Creager could only stand by helplessly as the huge man-eater lunged at the captive fish, each time tearing off huge chunks of its flesh. Sometimes the shark, which Mr. Creager estimated to be between nine and ten feet in length, would be almost completely out of the water as it positioned itself for another chunk of fish. The one-sided battle went on for several violent minutes until finally the tarpon was torn to shreds and devoured entirely by his giant foe, right before the eyes of the spectators. At length, in some manner, the shark became entangled in the line by which the tarpon was held. Suddenly Creager realized he had more trouble on his hands. The shark made for deep water, running out for about a hundred yards.

Finally the line broke and the monster disappeared. It was one of the most novel combats ever witnessed in these waters. When the battle was ended the water was covered with blood and not a trace of the tarpon could be seen. see following video of typical shark attack on hooked tarpon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wFwkjL1Jmc May 14, 1942. 7:30 am: Brazos Santiago Pass: Armed with a light reel, a bamboo pole and 42 pound test line, A. F. Pierce, (an oil field worker from Lubbock) was fishing off the beach near Brazos Santiago Pass (southern tip of Padre Island) when hooked the huge fish. Pierce could only hang on to the line after that, taking only 20 minutes off for lunch and refusing to relinquish his rod to many eager volunteers. His opponent took no time off at all.

After fighting for several hours, the fish surfaced long enough to be identified as a giant grouper, one of the larger species in Gulf waters. (Experienced anglers guessed it weighed 500 pounds.) Seven times or more Pierce brought it near the breakers, where waiting harpooncrs tried to finish the fight.

Each time the fish rallied and headed out to sea.

A determined Pierce fought the monster throughout the day and as darkness fell upon the scene spectators turned on their headlights to provide illumination for the unfolding drama. Shortly before midnight Pierce staggered to the shore and viewed his prize not more than several dozen feet into the surf. All were spellbound as swimmers armed with harpoons waded neck deep into the breakers to put an end to the battle. But with a sudden lunge, the huge grouper snapped the line and swam lazily away. On the beach an exhausted Pierce collapsed and his friends quickly carried him to a nearby hospital where he was given sedatives. Physicians said he was grievously disappointed, but otherwise his condition was not alarming. Veteran sportsmen said Pierce set an all-time record for these parts in battling such a large fish with light tackle and even though he had lost his fish Pierce was now entitled to call himself a professional angler.

A giant grouper caught off Padre Island. Circa 1918

Brownsville Herald May 28, 1917: The largest sea bass ever caught with a tarpon hook and tackle was landed in 25 feet of water in front of the coast guard station on Brazos Island Sunday after more than 3 hours. The fish, which weighed 460 pounds, measured 7 and-a-half feet in length. The giant fish was hooked by Dr. J. Cole of Brownsville. At first the doctor thought he had hooked a sting ray and was ready to cut the line when he caught sight of the fish on the end of his tackle and there was “no turning loose�. The giant fish was played for over three hours before being landed in front of the coast guard station on Brazos Island. The boat carrying Dr. Cole and his comrades was too small to handle the added weight of the fish so Captain Reed of the Coast Guard agreed to tow the fish to the wharf at point Isabel. There, a gang of men of men helped haul the fish from the water to the Rio Grande train which was nearby. From there it was hauled to Brownsville where it was placed on ice. There was no record of what happened to the fish from that point on.

For more fish-tales visit http://southpadretv.tv/hunting-the-devil-fish-of-padre-island-1467/ Email steve@southpadretv.tv

AFTER DARK Adjective Reflecting only a small fraction of incadecent light. A place having little or no light, Night; nightfall.

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Offering craft cocktails on tap, handmade house libations, and a focused selection of beer, still and sparkling wine.

Hours: Mon-Sun. 4:00 pm - 2:00 am

229 East Houston Suite 10 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-314-1285 www.TheLastWordSA.com 516 Brooklyn Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78215 210-444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Hours: Mon-Sun. 5:00 pm - 2:00 am

The Brooklynite is a classic cocktail, and it's now a classic cocktail-inspired bar on Brooklyn Avenue in San Antonio (our beloved hometown). We make hand-crafted cocktails, but we don't make judgements. We encourage reserving tables for parties of 2 or more. Drink what you want to drink, and we will take care of the rest. Cheers!

BREWERY BAR OF THE MONTH 1902 S Flores St Fine Spirits, Craft Cocktails & Artisan Ales.

An urban craft distillery and brewery. Makers of Kinsman Rakia and HighWheel Beerworks.

(210) 229-0607 www.DorcolSpirits.com

Drink of the Month “Night and Day”

Bartender of the Month

Valentino Lucio is the bar manager for Dorćol, a brewery, distillery and craft cocktail & beer bar in Southtown. He joined in the team in June 2015 after spending nearly a decade as a reporter at the San Antonio Express-News, which included time as the paper's food & drinks writer. Aside from handling day-to-day operations at Dorćol, Valentino also is assistant brewer and the spot's barman. Behind the bar, his focus is to craft an array of cocktails that showcase Dorćol's signature spirit, Kinsman Rakia, while introducing craft beer lovers to the company's beer brand, HighWheel Beerworks.

Saloon of the Month

151 Saloon is a Texas Live Music Venue with a neighborhood "get to know ya!" atmosphere.

Daily live country music, dee jay, drink specials and dancing!!!

Stop in to 151 Saloon for great music, good people and cold drinks. Conveniently located in Westover Hills we are a destination for tourist needing a break from Sea World and locals looking for a great time. Daily drink specials and an extended Happy Hour means you don’t need to break the bank to have a good time. Come unwind at 151 Saloon.

COUNTRY BANDS, ROCK & LOCAL LEGENDS GRACE OUR STAGES EVERY WEEK. LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT WITH GOOD PEOPLE, COLD DRINKS AND GREAT MUSIC? STOP BY 151 SALOON TONIGHT! We have 2 VIP sections for specials parties!!

Monday- Friday ~ Happy Hour 3-8 Wednesday ~ College Night 21+ with Dee J Rice Thursday ~ Full Band Live Music Friday and Saturday ~ Full Band Live Music

$2.00 domestic longnecks, $2.00 well drinks and $1.00 off most any other drink. $2.00 Lone Star and Lone Star Light everyday!!

10619 Westover Hills Blvd • San Antonio, TX (210) 248-9757 • www.151saloon.com/

“You know what I LOVE about this place?

Its like CARY GRANT meets MEGAN FOX.”

e r o f e b e m ti a e c n ie r e Come exp rs, speakeasies, bootlegge athtub gin, moonshine, b unners. and rum r

1420 South Alamo, Suite 001 • Mon-Sun: 4:00 pm-2:00 am • (210) 227-1420 https://twitter.com/Bar1919

19239 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste 110 • (210) 833-5370 • www.nektarlounge.com

Coffeehouse of the Month

Coffeehouse by day, bar & lounge by night where you can always relax and find your own personal “halcyon”.

We've opened our doors to provide the residents and tourists of the Southtown/King William District area with the best and freshest comfort food, espresso and craft cocktails. Whether it's popping in for a stellar cup of java in the morning or working away from the office, meeting up for a business lunch or coming in for happy hour (available every day 4-8) or swinging by for some craft cocktails with friends, we'll be here for you 7 days a week! Come anytime and chill out with friends and co-workers with some coffee, espresso, wine, beer, cocktails, grilled paninis, salads, appetizers or tableside S'mores.With so many options in one place, it's easy to create your own perfect Halcyon Experience. See you in the lounge!

1414 S Alamo St. • San Antonio, TX • (210) 277-7045 • www.halcyonsouthtown.com

A fresh shot of espresso, vanilla vodka and Godiva chocolate. Perfection.

HALCYON (hal-see-yon): Adj. Peaceful, Carefree, Untroubled, Prosperous

Fresh comfort food + Espresso + Craft cocktails.

Come visit us in the Blue Star Arts Complex!

CLUB OF THE MONTH

Maroc Bar in San Antonio is the first of its kind in the Alamo City. With its European touch, Moroccan theme, Persian rugs, and white furniture throughout, Maroc Bar is truly unique experience. We invite you to experience Maroc Bar and get immersed in the atmosphere, the music, surrounded by San Antonio's most beautiful people... Friday nights belong to MAROC!

13307 San Pedro Ave (210) 403-2582 www.marocbar.com

WINE BAR OF THE MONTH

A Wine Bar and Retail Boutique Wine Store. We feature wines from all over the world. Most of our labels come from the smaller wineries with limited production; don't panic we are still able to offer great wine at affordable prices.

WINE 101 is a rustic wine and tapas bar located surprisingly in Old Town Helotes north of the Helotes Creek. But we just aren't just a wine and tapas bar, we are also a retail wine store - that can meet your "togo" needs as well as quench your thirst if only for a glass.

Nice, relaxed venue..Our courtyard is the perfect to meet friends after work, girls night out, or any other reason you can think of to come have a glass or two of wine. Come out RELAX, and enjoy some wine and unwind. If the outdoors aren't your glass of wine.......we have very causal seating indoors, free wi-fi.

When you arrive at Wine 101 - please find a seat we will follow you with our wine list and a bottle of water or you can come inside and visit with the wines on the shelf.

Don't worry White Wine drinkers we DO keep a seperate inventory of white in the coolers at proper temperture.

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Downtown Rooftop Cocktail and Coffee Bar of the Month

Paramour is a rooftop coffee bar and cocktail lounge. We specialize in the hard to find and difficult to acquire. #coffeewithaview Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Groups, Good For Kids, Waiter Service and Outdoor Seating Specialities: Coffee and Drinks Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat-Sun: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 102 9th St. (210) 340-9880 www.paramourbar.com

CHELSEA BURGE Barista of the Month Paramour’s resident barista Chelsea Burge was raised in the small town of Bandera, TX. Burge got her start as dishwasher at the age 16 and has been in the industry ever since. Her career as barista began in 2013 at San Antonio’s well known coffee chain, Local Coffee. It was there that she received all of her training. Burge found great inspiration in her head trainer Jason Tantaros.

“He genuinely cared about coffee and his passion for it was contagious.”

In 2015, she began working as a server at the wood-fired pizza joint, and another local favorite, Barbaro and then joined up with Paramour Bar. Like all great barista’s, Burge is conscientious and attentive. At work, she operates the main task of dialing in the espresso, the drip coffee and the pour over options daily. Furthermore, she keeps things creative by constantly thinking up new ideas to keep things fun and interesting for each guest.

Good customer service is vital to Burge. Often found sharing a pour over with a guest who may be coffee novice she places great emphasis on forming a personal connection with the individual she serves. Burge is very enthusiastic about the passion that goes into the entire process, from roasting, to brewing, to serving the coffee. She appreciates the joy that it brings to people universally and strives to impart that joy to each guest.

When she isn’t working, Burge spends time with her long-term boyfriend and her two dogs Hurley and Chuck. Like any true resident of the Lone Star state, Burge grew up at the rodeo and rides horses in both the Western and English style.

Downtown Cocktails of the Month

The Redheaded Stepchild 1 oz. of Ford’s Gin ¾ oz. lemon ½ oz. honey ¾ oz. concentrated sweetened honey Chai ¼ oz. Maraschino

FUNBAG .75 honey .75 lime 2oz white rum 2 dashes peychauds bitters Shaken, strained over ice into quart-sized zip-loc bag, topped with 2oz Sprite.

Dance Club of the Month

Let your nights out come alive. Lush is all about music, dancing under the stars and having an unforgettable night. The city's best DJs mix custom sounds like no other club in San Antonio. Mix, mingle and find your favorite spot along two full-service bars while our pros pour your favorite libation or one of our signature drinks. For guests seeking ultra-VIP treatment, Lush Rooftop offers ten lounge areas and two private prominently featured VIP sections, each featuring table service.

Table service pricing varies nightly and your VIP Host can recommend the best experience for you. Table Service can be requested by calling ahead or emailing info@lushrooftoop.com Please arrive early as reservations are not guaranteed until your arrival. Dress Code is upscale fashionable attire. We do not permit: hats, sandals, sneakers, hard soled shoes and boots, ripped or baggy clothing and athletic wear.

Collared shirts are required for men. LUSH Rooftop management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone, in its sole discretion.

4553 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 1201 • San Antonio, TX • (210) 858-9028 www.lushrooftop.com

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5 Tips for Finding Your Second Career Gerardo “J.J.” Ramirez Jr., Partner, San Antonio Central Office of’New York Life Insurance Company

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Contrary to popular belief, life does have second acts. And if you’re nearing retirement and want— or need — to continue working, there’s some good news: you can leverage the knowledge and experience of your first career into a new one that can generate the income you need and be personally fulfilling at the same time.

Here are five tips to help you find and prepare for the right second career for you.

1. Start thinking about your second career now. No matter when you plan to retire from your current job, it’s never too early to start thinking about your life “2.0.” In fact, the longer time frame you have to plan, the better. If you’re serious about a specific area, take a class, volunteer or offer to help out for free to get exposure to that business or industry.

2. Take stock of your goals and objectives. Take some time to step back from the rat race and really think about what you want to do in the future. What is important to you? What are you naturally gifted at? Do you want to work for yourself?

Do you want to make a positive difference with your work? Your second career should be strongly connected to your inner desires and goals. Even if you don’t have the experience in that area yet, like the saying goes, if you want something badly enough, you’ll make it happen.

3. Start cleaning up the clutter. When it comes time to segue to a second career, it will be a lot easier if your life is in financial order. Start paying down debt, make sure your credit score is strong. Consider some small lifestyle changes that will reduce stress and increase peace and organization in your life.

4. Get and stay healthy. It’s true: when you are physically fit, you have more energy and are mentally sharper to face the challenges ahead. Starting a second career will take an incredible amount of energy, both mental and physical. Start getting in shape now for your future career.

5. Get out there and network. The best way to find your second career—the one that’s right for you—is to start networking, volunteer Saturdays at a flower shop to learn the trade. Take advantage of social networking pages that focus on your fields of choice. Read books on it. Take one small action everyday toward your goal.

Consider a Career as a Life Insurance Agent. As you stand poised to experience new opportunities, consider this: why not choose a second career that will positively impact not only you, but those in your community as well?

A career as a life Insurance Agent can offer many benefits, including the potential to make a significant income, the chance to work for yourself on your own schedule and the opportunity to learn and grow from other experienced and successful professionals.

In addition to the financial rewards you may receive, as a life insurance Agent you can take pride in the fact that you are making a difference in the lives of others by helping your clients build a more secure future for their families, while helping them protect what matters most: the ones they love.

That can impact families in your community for generations to come. And you don’t need previous sales experience or a college degree — just the commitment and desire to succeed.

This educational third-party article is being provided as a courtesy by Gerardo “J.J.” Ramirez Jr.,Partner, New York Life Insurance Co. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact New York Life Insurance Company Recruiter, Gerardo “J.J.” Ramirez Jr. at (830)832-3491.

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Andrew J Ramon Agent New York Life Insurance Company 910 Gruene Rd, Bldg 4B, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Cell (830)660-6916 A proud Texas boy from the beginning, I was born in the Capital of Texas (Austin), but was raised in New Braunfels, Texas. New Braunfels is where I have decided to raise my family as well. I am married to my beautiful wife Justine for 5 years now and we have 2 wonderful children together (Aleena age 4 and Apollo age 1). We enjoy watching movies at the drive-in and chowing down on some chips and queso regularly.

My desire to protect and serve my family and community led me to accept a position as a Corrections Officer with the Hays County Sheriffís Office. After a short, but successful career, I was introduced to a new opportunity with New York Life as an agent. I took a leap of faith and haven’t looked back ever since. New York Life is the best company that I could have ever been blessed to work with. Work life balance, rigorous training, and the ability to connect with people on a personal level is part of what make New York Life an amazing company to work for.

I feel like a hero when I am able to meet with my clients and offer piece of mind for them to protect the people and things that mean the most to them. I look forward to meeting with you and your family to show you how to become a super hero too. #AndrewTheProtector SMRU 1706161

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Martin J. Phipps has a “never back down and never give up” attitude that has catapulted him to be one of the top agricultural attorneys in the country. Phipps grew up in Arkansas and Texas as the eldest of six children. A father, trial attorney and entrepreneur, through his building and businesses Phipps contributes to the economic growth in the San Antonio market. Designed by Duran-Hollis Rupe Architects, Inc., Martin Phipps’ namesake The Phipps building, located in downtown San Antonio and doubles as the home of Phipps’ law practices (Phipps Anderson Deacon LLP and Phipps Moore LLP) and the Paramour Craft Cocktail bar.

The 30,000-square foot attraction features ingenious uses of metal, a storefront within a structural steel frame and wood accent finishes throughout the law offices and bar. Located along the Museum Reach, across from the San Antonio Museum of Art and downstream from the Pearl, The Phipps at 102 Ninth Street brings Phipps’ eclectic aesthetic to the burgeoning urban development of downtown San Antonio. A spectacular view, craft cocktails hosting events of local organizations such as, Culinaria, Techbloc, Cloud Academy, Soundgarden and the Texas Democratic National Convention Official After Party have catapulted Paramour to top destination status.

Paramour is a rooftop cocktail bar serving hard to find, difficult to acquire spirits with specially sourced barrels of bourbon and tequila. The eclectic décor and ambiance reflect the downtown vibe shifting to all things urban and cosmopolitan as our new San Antonio develops. Phipps’ vision to make Paramour one of the best cocktail bars in the country is unstoppable.

Phipps’ law practices, the Phipps building and Paramour are changing the physical and cultural landscape of downtown San Antonio. This is just the beginning for Martin Phipps as he is a leading catalyst for growth in downtown San Antonio.

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Where’s Cleto? Here He Is! Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Cleto Rodriguez is living his lifelong dream of becoming an elite stand-up comedian. Rodriguez has been performing since 1995 and has worked with comedians George Lopez, Carlos Mencia, Daniel Tosh, Wayne Brady, Brett Butler, Tim Hawkins and Bob Smiley. He has even opened for living legend B.B. King.

Rodriguez performs nationwide in comedy clubs, corporations, colleges and churches. He was chosen as the comedian for the 2008 Promise Keepers events in seven U.S. cities. Rodriguez connects with audiences by relating everyday life experiences. Anything and everything is fair game, from marriage mishaps to the challenges of dieting. His comedy is high-energy, observational and hilarious with a brilliant Latino twist.

He has strong San Antonio roots going back to his grandfather, San Antonio native Cleto Rodriguez I, who was one of Texas’ first Congressional Medal of Honor winners. Rodriguez also contributes his time and talents to the community by helping raise money for disadvantaged youth and the homeless.

From clean comedian to TV personality, you can catch Rodriguez daily as the latest morning personality on News 4 WOAI Today and Fox 29 Fox News First! You can also catch him on Gabriel Iglesias’ Comedy Central special!

I love to entertain people in a variety of ways. A passion of mine is using television to reach people's funny bone!

Recently, I have been a feature reporter for News 4 WOAI’s and Fox 29 News “Where’s Cleto?” segments. If you are not an early morning riser, you don't know what your missing! I know it is early, broadcasting from 5:30-8:15am! It has been a great opportunity engaging with the community and helping viewers start the day off right with a little fun and entertainment.

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GENERAL MANAGER/BAR MANAGER Straight from Texas’ panhandle, Christopher Ware brings his Amarillo-born hospitality straight to San Antonio via the rooftop drinkery that is Paramour.

Service and hospitality have been the cornerstones of Ware’s professional career as a bar manager, and with Paramour, he spent many sleepless nights fine-tuning the bar program and management style to ensure that not only is Paramour an industry leader in San Antonio, but across Texas and beyond.

Ware began his service industry career while attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, where he waited tables. Even at 18, in west Texas, Ware was able to take pride and respect in the industry that would one day be his dream job.

A true multi-tasker of responsibility, Ware joined the military while still in college, and was a United States Marine from 2000-2007, serving in Iraq. While his bar backing and serving days were on hold, it was in the military that Ware learned the discipline to manage a team and teach them the ropes of excellent execution.

Ware stated, “I’m the first sergeant of the bar. I’m there to make sure people are able to do their jobs in order to provide guests with superb service. To me, a bar is only as great as the staff that is well provided for and it’s my job to make sure they have the tools and knowledge to be great.”

After Ware’s military duties ended, he moved to San Antonio and started working at locally acclaimed, Bohanan’s Bar and from 2010-2012, serving as Head Bartender. While at Bohanan’s he trained under the late bartending sensei, Sasha Petraske of Milk & Honey in New York City and still considers him a mentor today.

After Bohanan’s, Ware was part of the opening team of Chef Jesse Perez’s Arcade Midtown Kitchen (now closed).

Here Ware created and executed the bar program, and while he eventually passed the torch, the bar program at Arcade was well known for inventive cocktails, including its namesake cocktail, ‘The Arcade,’ that was created by Ware.

At Paramour, Ware is all about perfection, and believes “a client should be able to walk through the door and be transported to an ideal alternative reality,” a reality that Ware personally created. Ware spent years traveling and forming the relationships necessary to hoard the best of the best of whiskeys from across the world. Everything from rare, new finds to vintage whiskeys that are more folklore than reality.

“Hospitality has been considered a divine right throughout the western culture and I see myself as a steward of that ideal,” Ware said of his personal additions to the Paramour team.

When Ware is not at Paramour training his staff, crafting up fresh cocktails, or tending to United States Bartending Guild (USBG) matters as he’s the secretary of the San Antonio chapter, he’s the quintessential family man, spending time with his wife, two sons, and their three dogs. When asked “why San Antonio?” Ware replied, “no other city in Texas could a tradesman afford a luxury life for his family. San Antonio has been great to me and I will be great to San Antonio.”

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AARON ZIMMERMAN VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING AND MARKETING FOR THE TOBIN CENTER As the Vice President of Programming and Marketing at San Antonio’s newest theater, The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, Aaron Zimmerman knew his passion was to work in the entertainment industry, and his specific career goal was that of a job in the live events sector. The path that lead him to booking performances at the Tobin Center started in college and has been an interesting , fun and successful one at that. The Tobin Center is currently ranked by Pollstar as the # 1 venue in the state of Texas, and #1 world-wide for theaters of its size.

In 1998, as a freshman at the University Maryland at College Park Zimmerman was the Student Director of concerts on campus and an intern for Cellar Door (now known as Live Nation). In 2002 he graduated with a degree in the Business of Music and moved on to New York City, where working with live events became even more of a reality as he took a position of the day-to-day manager of such acts as Gloria Gaynor, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Zimmerman then moved to Chicago taking a position Jam Production / Theatricals as their Talent Buyer

and Promoter. Here his responsibilities included booking 36 Broadway subscriptions across the country, and booking Chicago based concerts that featured Adult Contemporary music artists. After 4 years in Chicago, his career path took him to Miami where he was hired as the Director Programming at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. This position gave him a more defined career direction honing his skills as an In-House Building Promoter and Talent Buyer.

After Miami, he continued to follow his passion of programming with positions that included the Director of Programming at the David A. Straz Center in Tampa, and working for the owner of the NHL’s Florida Panthers as The Executive Director of Entertainment at The BB&T Center in Ft. Lauderdale.

At the Tobin Center, Zimmerman is responsible for booking every show that has graced the stage of both H-E-B Performance Hall and the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater. These acts have included Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Ringo Starr, Santana, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp, Harry Connick Jr, and Billy Idol. Most recently he’s added Duran Duran, Culture Club and Kraftwerk to the list of exciting acts that will be taking the Tobin stage. In addition to the Tobin presents concerts and artists in the Tobin Studio Sessions, Zimmerman also books all the theatrical productions that make up the Tobin EDGE Series, the Tobin Dance Series and the BMW of San Antonio Signature Series- whose 2016-2017 Season brings the FIRST National Tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to San Antonio and the LAST of a SA favorite, Mamma Mia, the Farewell Tour to the Tobin.

“The Tobin Center has had a truly changed the landscape of the live music scene in San Antonio” Zimmerman states “Playing a major role in this brings me a great sense of pride, I’ve accomplished a lot in the 3 short years I’ve been here and I’ve also learned a lot. This city is unique and it’s got a great passion for live entertainment. I’m excited to be part of that passion- working at the Tobin Center gives me the opportunity to bring great acts to San Antonio audiences.”

Zimmerman is also happy to being doing what he loves, with much thanks going to his father “I am blessed to have had parents that supported me in any endeavor or path I wanted to follow. They encouraged me to follow my dreams and do whatever was going to make me happy. My father once told me ‘if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life.’ It’s a mantra I’ve always followed. I love going to work every day and my passion has never weaned.”

With the support he’s received Zimmerman likes to encourage others trying to break into the tough business of entertainment “Anyone in life can do anything they set their mind to. Yes, it takes hard work and dedication, but never give up. If you have passion to do what you love, you will be successful.”

HOW TO SET GOALS & ACHIEVE THEM. REALLY.

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ou’ve heard it before: “Set your goals first.” “You can’t hit a target that you can’t see.” “Start with the end in mind,” etc. So why haven’t you done it? Why are you stuck? Why do you read these blogs and still get no results? “Sure I have goals,” you say. “So what about it? I try.” No preaching from me is going to make it happen.

No self-improvement course is going to help. No inspiring quotes is going to work their magic IF YOU DON’T ACT. If you’re trying to achieve your goals without a plan, without a system, without support, you’re wasting time and getting stuck.

Maybe this blog will be the one to push you over the edge. Maybe you’ll reach a point of no return after this blog. Maybe a breakthrough will occur. The choice is yours.

Below are 10 tips that I have found useful in helping me see my goals come to pass. I hope you will encourage and inspire you to take action. Because it’s a horrible thing to live a life where you die in the middle instead of the end.

1. Be specific. “I want to be a teacher” is not specific enough. “I want to be a professor at so -and-so college by the end of 2016” now that’s a goal that has specific steps. Being vague about your goals is like using a map to get to a state but not knowing which address you’re trying to get to. You waste your own time (and maybe your loved ones’ patience) with vague goals.

2. Write it down. Post it where you’ll see it everyday. Give it substance. Give it life outside of your brain. You might have several goals going at once. Make a physical ‘temple’ to each of your goals in the form of sheets of paper taped to your wall. You might think, “But what if my goals change?” Then you modify the thesis statement. Chances are, some new information might come to pass that might sway your goal. Then you have to rewrite your goal. Write that new one down.

If you don’t know where you’re going, you won’t know how to get there.

3. Your goals should honor who you are. If you have several goals, it’s important that each goal not conflict with the other. “Playing in a rock band” and “having a great relationship with your spouse” can potentially conflict. Some great Life Masters have found ways to turn conflicting goals into goals that support each other. Maybe there are ways to create music AND allow your relationships to inspire that creativity. And maybe that creativity can help you bring a spark to your relationships. In this way, your goals can reflect the best in you.

4. List your steps. Realize that there are steps toward a goal. Don’t set a goal without them. These can be a list of “skills needed,” or “people to contact,” or “gathering needed information” to make important decisions. This last one is so important, because most often people get stuck because of one reason. They don’t have enough information. Which brings us to number 5…

5. Ask the right questions. I was torn with having to decide about an important job offer. Unfortunately, what I thought would be a dream job didn’t fit well with the dynamics of my family. There were important questions to be asked: salary, housing costs in the area, living expenses…When I finally asked the hard questions, I was able to see how the job didn’t fit within my higher goals. I switched gears and decided it was a no-go on the job. That doesn’t mean I have given up on my goal. I have reworded it in another form, but it still honors who I am.

6. Give yourself a time line. Set deadlines…No. Let’s call them “lifelines;” “Deadlines” insinuates a death or an ending. When you complete a step, new “life” is breathed into your path to goal fulfillment. Without a calendar, your days will float by and before you know it, it’s been months and you’re beating yourself up for not getting any further. Then you become discouraged and demotivated.

7. Commit 1 hour a day to working closer to your goal. If it doesn’t serve your goal, it is a waste of your time.

It can be as little as learning a bit about programming a day if your goal is to land a specific computer job. Playing computer games might relieve stress, but won’t get you closer to that goal. As Steven Pressfield in “The War of Art” says, “Go Pro.” Pros, as opposed to amateurs, put so much importance into their craft that they cannot live without doing it daily.

If writing is what you want to do, do it. Everyday. Sacredly. Religiously. Set aside time away from people. This is your time.

When you do this for yourself, it gives you time for others.

8. Set up a support team. You don’t trust yourself? If you can’t hold yourself accountable, then entrust your goals to a friend who’s main job is only to ask, “What did you do today that brought you closer to achieving your goal?” or “Where are you now?”

9. Persist until you get a “No.” Often times, when you’re depending on someone’s answer to a question, an important question whose answer will help you get closer to your goal, we wait and wait, thinking that they’re thinking about your question. Often times, they’ve just forgotten. Persist until you get a “No.” You’ll be surprised at how many people genuinely want to help you. And always remember: Never take a “No” personally.

10. Use a system and stick with it. Be it old school paper and pen or 21st century task organizer apps on the web, find a system and persist. I love the quote by Michael Gerber in his highly influential book E-Myth. Gerber writes: “Systems permit ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results predictably. However, without a system, even extraordinary people find it difficult to predictably achieve even ordinary results.”

Finally, Enjoy the process. Setting and achieving goals are what make us human. As you take the steps to goal fulfillment, you’ll meet friends along the way, build lasting friendships and acquire new skills. Be grateful that you can make a decision to MOVE FORWARD. Today. Right now. It’s time to live. This blog is not “me writing to you.” It’s “yourself speaking to you.” This blog post has to become your own inner voice. It’s not about me. It’s about you. Your life. Get on with it For more success tips visit: www.TheSecretToSuccess.com.

BEVERLY MCCLURE President of Impact San Antonio Impacts the Community through Women’s Philanthropy

As an executive leader, coach, consultant, facilitator, and business owner, Beverley McClure draws upon a diverse career of over three decades with USAA to assist in her new role as president of Impact San Antonio.

Since 2004, Impact San Antonio has awarded nonprofit agencies more than $1.7 million thanks to the collective strength of women committed to impacting and enriching lives throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Women join as members, either individually or in groups up to four, contributing $1,000 annually with 100 percent of donations pooled to create multiple $100,000 grants awarded to nonprofits in one of five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment/Recreation/Preservation, Family, and Health & Wellness. For the first time in Impact SA’s history, this year, the women of Impact will award four $100,000 grants.

Following her career at USAA, Beverley provided executive coaching and consulting, first through her own company, Fresh Perspectives, and then, in 2010, working for Endeavor Management, a strategy consulting firm.

Now fully retired, Beverley has shifted her professional experience to serving on for-profit and non-profit boards.

She serves on the Board of Directors for Horace Mann, a publicly traded, multi-line insurance and financial services company serving educators and their families. She serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Cancer Therapy and Research Center Council and serves as Chair of Patient Services and as a Soul Friend volunteer.

She is also involved in several ministries through St. Francis of Assisi catholic church and serves on the board of Women’s Sacred Songs, an organization which provides music ministry and spiritual retreat experiences for women in need. After serving and chairing the Board of SAMMinistries from 2006 to 2013, she is now a member of the SAMMinistries Advisory Council.

MICHELE JACOB Michele moved to San Antonio at the age of ten and attended Saint Mary’s Hall, then moved to NYC to attend The Cooper Union for fine art at the age of 17. She moved back 12 years ago after living in France, met her French Photo by Jessica Geisey husband here and fell in love again with the city and the East side while taking an architecture class which focused on The Hays Street Bridge prior to the restoration.

After living in NYC and spending summers in DC, Michele has always loved downtown environments, the walkability and benefits of living downtown. It is hard to describe Michele with her many interests. She is an artist, yogini, triathlete, marathoner currently serving on the Board for SA2020 and Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association.

Jacob has helped contribute to the growth of our city's urban core development. As a board member for SA2020, and The Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association, Jacob advocates investing in our downtown communities. Jacob was a Dean of Awesome SA, a nonprofit that awards $1000 monthly grants to communityenhancing projects and a city co-organizer for PechaKucha. Jacob has participated as a vendor with OPEN, the city’s program initiative donating space to pop-up boutiques and galleries in vacant downtown storefronts.

Jacob curated for the pop-up art gallery "Ame", which won the Mayor Ivy Taylor’s “Light Up Downtown” Award for Best Pop-Up Shop “People’s Choice”. As a member of The Placemaking Leadership Council and after attending Place Making workshops with Project for Public Spaces in NYC, Jacob has been able to apply her artistic creativity to focus on walkability and public spaces through art. Jacob is still interested in completing her architecture degree and to build onto the city and neighborhood that she loves. Also a preservationist, she and her husband are renovating a historic 1884 limestone and caliche house in Dignowity Hill after receiving a grant from the San Antonio Conservation Society.

Michele Jacob is a fine artist living in Dignowity Hill. Stay tuned for her new website Michelejacob.com featuring a series of new works in mixed mediums focusing on her fine art and photography.

GINA HARTBARGER As general manager for the County Line River Walk location for the past 20 years, Gina Hartbarger had been on the lookout for a space downtown for County Line’s overflow crowd, and for a place to hold private parties in this incredible nook of the city.

When she learned Starbucks was vacating the two floors above County Line--with restaurant space on one level and perfect private meeting space on the third floor--she jumped at the chance to grab this perfect space..and Barriba Cantina was born in late 2011 as the newest restaurant for the County Line owners. Make no mistake: Barriba Cantina is Gina’s baby.

The “Mexican street food” concept stemmed from her roots as a life-long San Antonian. “Growing up here as a kid in a family that is half German, half Hispanic, I was always eating cucumbers, mangoes and watermelon with salt and great fresh tortillas,” Gina adds. With that history and as GM of Barriba, Gina has overseen the creation of a “wild menu of cocktails infused with fresh fruits and juices and fruit-infused liquors, to reflect what is in season.” The menu also reflects her insistence on fresh foods, seasonal products and locally grown items, with favorites such as Baja Pescado (tilapia seasoned with a mile ancho chile rub, served on corn tortillas topped with corn pico de gallo, jalapeño ranch, avocado tomatillo salsa and cotija cheese) and Tacos Del Rey (beef marinated with mild chipotle chilies and a blend of Mexican spices, then cooked and served on corn tortillas topped with fresh chipotle slaw, caramelize onions, avocado tomatillo salsa, corn pico de gallo and cotija).

Her infectious humor also guarantees that Barriba has an emphasis on fun and energy, so the restaurant features free live music every night (and even during the day sometimes) and funky, bright interior design with lots of beautiful Mexican tiles, murals, fixtures and local art.

A digital marketing agency today requires technology, innovation, intelligence, passion, and creativity. And in order to be successful, it really comes down to the people.

The women of Vuepoint, who make up over half the team, bring all of those requirements and more.

"We all know our strengths and our roles. When we work as a team, we can accomplish a lot." says project manager, Alejandra Peña. Alejandra manages the day-to-day tasks and overall project flow. With her hand on the pulse of Vuepoint everyday, she knows just how much can be accomplished.

It’s a full-time job for Alejandra managing projects for well known clients such as VIA, J-Prime Steakhouse, University Hospital and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to name a few.

While the majority of the team is focused on work at the office, Jennifer Soliz is the friendly face behind every correspondence, building a relationship with each client. Whether it’s a meeting to go over the vision for a website or to get final approval on that big campaign before launching, MORGAN Jennifer is there to make sure ALEJANDRA things are running smoothly and are communicated every step of the way.

MASHELL The real magic happens when the team comes together to discuss the project. Between the tailored content by Morgan Grant, Vuepoint’s resident copywriter, and the designs that come to life through the mind JENNIFER of graphic designer, Mashell Phillips, the project comes to life and creates energy in the digital space.

Digital marketing is a relatively new concept. It’s a fast paced and quickly evolving animal that the women of Vuepoint have no issue tackling head on. Mashell adds that "We want to continue setting the bar for digital marketing in San Antonio. There are so many great opportunities, and we’re excited to see Vuepoint continue to grow."

You can learn more about Vuepoint and follow their digital happenings at vuepointcreative.com

Jennifer Soliz - Office: +1 210 858 7295

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