MEXICAN STYLE SEAFOOD
Mexican seafood restaurant Costa Pacifica will open another location in a few weeks at 23535 IH 10 West, south of Boerne Stage Road. The Mexican seafood restaurant will serve a few new specialty items such as Mexican-spiced grilled tuna. Sip a signature cocktail on the outdoor deck and enjoy the views. Almost anything you try here has enough flavor to tempt your taste buds and leave you craving more. And do find out if $1 oyster days on Wednesdays will be happening. Check www.costapacificausa.com for opening date and specials.
SENOR PINKY’S
Summer in July is just better with barbecue, and Senor Pinky’s, located at 1506 Blanco Road, is smoking its pork on-site for up to 12 hours. This new barbecue joint’s menu revolves around pulled pork. Try the pulled pork tacos, sliders, nachos or maybe a grilled cheese or hot dog. Or treat yourself to pulled pork with eggs and waffles. Bring your own beer or wine and dine till you’re done!
JUNIPER TAR
Juniper Tar is a downtown bar at 224 West Houston St. opened by Matty Gee, who came to San Antonio via NYC. Juniper Tar will offer high-end classic cocktails with fun twists using fresh fruits and ingredients under brightly lit chandeliers, including touches of bold and gold, adding to the bar’s ambience and upscale feel. Gee will also feature a wine-by-the-glass program with choice wines. Open daily, but seating is limited to 50. Reserve your space by calling 210-229-1833.
BREATHE AND BE BEAUTIFUL
Enjoy a haircut, facial or spray tan, or treat yourself to a manicure. Whatever you need, the Oxygen Room & Beauty Bar can accommodate. It is located at 1100 Broadway, Suite 100, in the former Don Yarton Antiques space, which has undergone a transformation and has been brought back to life. Book an Intraceutical facial or oxygen facial — you’ll feel amazed! And yes, Happy Hour is on. Book any service from 2 to 5 p.m. and try out almost any service for 25 minutes for $25. Call 210-343-1273 for an appointment.
GET SASSY
Sassy “stuff” can be found at 16350 Blanco Road, Suite 129, home of 3 Sassy Chicks boutique. Looks like the chicks are offering affordable clothing in all sizes, jewelry, purses, hats, gifts, home goods and great finds waiting to be found. Seasonal and unusual items such as umbrellas in a bottle, “rewined” candles, s’well bottles in all shapes, sizes and colors are
available Monday-Saturday. Get sassy and get shopping! 210-408-1040
YOUR INVITATION TO INDULGE
Now open in Olmos Park, Citrine Home brings a fresh and stylish collection of home furnishings and décor to San Antonio. The creative energy behind Citrine Home is the team at Casey Roy Design and homegrown talents Karen Harrison and Annie Hebdon Mueller. Casey Roy tapped Karen and Annie for Citrine Home because of their extensive backgrounds in interior design, art and fine retail. They offer clientele an elevated level of expertise using classic design principles and a finger on the pulse of the latest products and trends in home decor and gifts.
Citrine Home’s offerings include rare vintage finds, statement pieces, furniture, lighting, art, decorative accessories, rugs, pillows, unique gifts and a line of signature-scented candles. Whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind piece, or shopping for a special gift, Citrine Home is your pathway to stylish living and gifting. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 9 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 4. 4119 McCullough, 210-824-1928, www.facebook.com/citrinehome.com.
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE INSPIRES MOVIE
The Power of a Dream tells the inspiring story of 2001 Marshall High School graduate Eric Castillo, who pursued his dream of playing college football despite having no high school or collegiate experience. At age 30, he was the oldest walk-on for the University of the Incarnate Word football team after overcoming great odds and personal setbacks. The documentary features Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and NFL star player Lenny Walls. It is set to premiere 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Palladium IMAX, 17703 W. IH-10, 78257. Admission is $15 with $5 for each ticket sold benefiting Breaking Down Walls, a nonprofit that provides San Antonio Youth affordable sports learning programs and mentorship. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-a-dream-tickets-16031389317. For more information, visit www.thepowerofadream.net or call 210-833-8786.
FUN IN THE SUN
THE FORD CANOE CHALLENGE
Over 90 canoe teams, including local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, will compete in the FORD Canoe Challenge on the San Antonio River. Date: Aug. 1, 2015. Time: 7-11 a.m. Details and registration forms can be found at www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com. Don’t miss your only opportunity to canoe the River Walk!
J.R. MOONEY GALLERY FEATURES MINDSCAPES
Join J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art-Boerne through July 11 for “Mindscapes”, a selection of artwork of San Antonio artist Russell Stephenson. “Mindscapes” features invented mental constructs of Surrealist-inspired Western landscapes. A tribute to the Texas sky, the flat plains of Midland/Odessa, the rolling Hill Country, and the wide-open plains to Panhandle topography, Stephenson’s art depicts Texas in minimally rendered but systematically charged abstract landscapes. “My work is created with loosely rendered and intuitively controlled marks, which simulate infinite illusionary environments. I consider these works to be imaginary landscapes, occurrences, atmospheres and objects that are both created out of expressionism, while conversely leaning more toward systematic formulation. My work is concerned with texture and perception as well as surface and color. Overriding themes in my work involve a flawed or fallen nature, oversaturation, urban decay, and meditations on transcendence.”
BY LESLIE FOLEY
