San Antonio Magazine for Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Lincoln Heights, Terrell Heights, Northwood and Oak Park

A Hunting Couple’s Home in the Hills

A Hunting Couple’s Home in the Hills

Avid hunters and conservationists Rita and Skip Schimpff’s home in Terrell Hills holds a cache of family heirlooms and mementoes of the hunt that span five generations. The couple have a true respect for nature, being taught to hunt at an early age. With a profound...
Still Running

Still Running

Name:  Richard Teitz Age:  73 years young Occupation(s):  Arts administrator, archaeologist, book editor, university professor, foundation officer, institutional advancement officer, economic development adviser, travel and restaurant writer Personal/Family: Three...
Profile: Janet Holliday

Profile: Janet Holliday

HAPPILY LEADING A VERY EVENTFUL LIFE In a world (or a ZIP code, for that matter) where far too many people seemingly spend their entire existence sitting on the sidelines, it’s refreshing to come across that rare individual who has built a life around doing just the...
Home: Traditional & Contemporary

Home: Traditional & Contemporary

NEW TERRELL HILLS HOME PAYS HOMAGE TO NEIGHBORHOOD’S STATELY PAST Curb appeal exudes from the elegant home of Claire and Peter Hennessey IV, giving the impression that it has resided in the community for decades. “I wanted guests to walk into our new home and...
The Grape Wine Company

The Grape Wine Company

78209’s COVERT WINE SOURCE Tucked quietly away in an unassuming office building just off busy Broadway exists one of the area’s most remarkable, and to those not in the know, almost covert retail purveyors of exceptional wines. No giant signs or screaming...

THE BUZZ

CAPPY’S RESTAURANT HAS REOPENED Cappy’s Restaurant has reopened! Fans of the longtime ‘09 favorite will be glad to know that Cappy’s will continue to offer seasonal favorites that are locally grown. The front of the restaurant and bar have been updated. The fall...
09’ER FOOTBALL SEASON KICKS OFF

09’ER FOOTBALL SEASON KICKS OFF

MULES, BRAHMAS FOOTBALL READY TO GO High school football is underway. Even though Alamo Heights High School finished 9-3 overall last season and 7-1 in District 27-5A, head coach Mike Norment sees this year as a fresh start after losing his star quarterback. MacArthur...
Wine & Dine: Volare Gourmet Pizza

Wine & Dine: Volare Gourmet Pizza

Volare Gourmet Pizza has become over the years an institution of sorts in Alamo Heights. Located at 5054 Broadway, in the heart of the city’s commercial corridor, Volare is a small restaurant by many standards and could be easy to miss if you’re not familiar with the...

Outside ’09

In this issue of Outside 09 we hit the road and circle the Alamo city to bring you something everyone can enjoy. We whet your appetite with updates about new Michin Fresh Mexican Kitchin, an award for Bob’s Steak & Chop House and give you the scoop on ice cream...