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

VISION UNDER THE OAKS

VISION UNDER THE OAKS

WORLD WAR II HOUSE GETS CONTEMPORARY UPDATE Purchasing their home nine years ago, on a quiet street lined with mature trees, the young couple soon settled in. Now with a son entering Cambridge Elementary School as a first-year Spanish Immersion student and an active...
MULES HOMECOMING

MULES HOMECOMING

Homecoming is the annual tradition in which alumni return to reminisce about their school days, as soon-to-be-graduates and fellow students enjoy the festivities of football, half-time shows, mums, the crowning of the court and the annual dance. In Alamo Heights, it...
J. ALEXANDERS: CAPITALIZING ON CONSISTENCY

J. ALEXANDERS: CAPITALIZING ON CONSISTENCY

Culinary consistency is probably the most important factor with regard to whether a restaurant will stand the test of time. Many restaurants are eager to capitalize on the latest trends but never manage to put together a reliable menu that appeals to everyone. J....
Smoke Shack BBQ Food Truck adds permanent location

Smoke Shack BBQ Food Truck adds permanent location

It’s a risky business transitioning from a food truck to a fixed address. There’s always something a little renegade about the truck; we’re willing to forgive the absence of (some) niceties, the obligation to sit (or stand) in surroundings that are frequently less...