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Terrell Heights Home Is Transformed

Glenn HuddlestonBrings Boutiques and Businesses To Broadway

Meet 78209’s Resident Food Professionals Caryn Hasslocher And Tony Koch

Inside:

06 Feature: Glenn Huddleston

10 Dedicated to Healthy Food

14 Designing Woman Dazzles WithTerrell Heights Dwelling

18 AHISD School News

21 Neighborhood News

22 Restaurant Guide

24 Police Blotter

25 Wine and Dine

26 Vintage View

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ON THE COVER:Traditional decorations in 1910 Alamo Heights home.

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GLENN HUDDLESTONReal Estate Developer Shines Bright on Broadway

You may not immediately recognize the name Glenn Huddleston, butchances are that if you live in the Alamo Heights area, he’s a big part of yourlife. That’s because Huddleston, owner of the real estate development com-pany Harper/Huddleston, Inc., owns several local strip centers, including thepopular Uptown Alamo Heights, as well as the iconic former Mobile stationthat currently houses retailer Sloan/Hall.

A Boutique IndustryHuddleston is committed to preserving the feeling of an area that he says

was once the retail boutique center of San Antonio, and growing it with thehigh-end, specialty businesses that match the feel and demographic of theneighborhood.

Since moving to San Antonio in 1969, he has watched as Alamo Heightsboutiques began to get competition in the form of the Quarry and QuarryVillage Shopping Centers, the Sunset Ridge Shopping Center and the stripcenters that have begun to line Austin Highway. He says he was stunned toobserve that the response of Alamo Heights was, in his words,a “non-response.”In an effort to improve and compete, Huddleston says he and his team went

out of the city to find successful retail boutiques that could prosper in aprovincial residential area and that knew how to serve a discerningcustomer base.

“We decided we could either be a part of the decline or make it better,” hesays of his decision to bring shops like The Impeccable Pig from Dallas, thecelebrity-owned and operated Bird Bakery and the Alamo Olive Oil Company(a concept he discovered in Austin) into the Uptown Alamo Heights center.“We would like to see all the retail in Alamo Heights be like this,” he adds.

City of Beauty and CharmAs a boy growing up in Dallas, Huddleston had a paper route that included

the home of Trammel Crowe. The real estate mogul often met him at the gateto collect his paper, and it made a big impression on young Huddleston. “All

I ever wanted to do was go into real estate,” he says. “I told my wife if I didn’tsucceed in this business, I was going to move to West Texas andbecome a cowboy.”

After graduating with a degree in business from UT Austin, Huddlestonand his bride moved to San Antonio, where he worked with a local firm forless than a year before striking out on his own in 1970. He purchased anddeveloped the Boardwalk on Broadway, opening his own office in one of thespaces and leasing the rest. More properties along Broadway followed, fourof them in Alamo Heights, and Huddleston began to realize the untappedpotential of this central thoroughfare.

“We have all the ingredients to have a true pedestrian urban developmentfrom Alamo Heights to downtown San Antonio along Broadway,” he says.In between developing properties and raising his four children, Huddleston

and other business owners, property owners and professionals in the AlamoHeights area came together to form an Economic Development Commissionin 2003. Their mission? To look at ways to improve the “City of Beauty and

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Charm.” They concluded that in order to help the business community, theywould need to develop a desirable business environment. The group lookedat areas such as Highland Park in Dallas and River Oaks in Houston forinspiration and proposed tree-lined sidewalks and a more pedestrian- friendlyurban development, free of things like drive-thru lanes.

Huddleston says that the Alamo Heights City Council was in 100-percentagreement with the suggestions, and they began by eliminating the drive-thrulanes in Alamo Heights’ restaurants. However, they did not eliminate themfor banks or dry cleaners until 2010. Furthermore, Huddleston says that theplan to create more sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly areas wasnever implemented.

Today, like many Alamo Heights' residents and business owners,Huddleston has been very vocal about the controversial high-rise proposalfrom Dallas-based development company Alamo Manhattan, LLA. Theproposed project, Alamo Heights Gateway, would consist of a six-story,85-foot apartment/retail space in Ausway Park, a portion of which is publiclyowned. The 1.6 acres of Ausway Park are situated directly across from theHuddlestons’ Mobile station building.

Why does that matter? Because, according to Huddleston, the area is afloodway. Unlike a flood plane, where steps can be taken to prevent risingwater, a floodway is more like a creek. Erecting a building in the middle ofit will simply cause the water to change locations. In this case, Huddlestonsays it will flow south, which could potentially create big problemsfor his property.

“You are not supposed to be able to build in a floodway,” says Huddleston.“This area would be better served by using the park for arts fairs, farmersmarkets and other places that promote community engagement. We needto use the property to support the community.”

And The Future?Now with the proposed high-rise, he says he fears that those improvement

plans from 2003 will never be realized, and that concessions are being madethat are not within city ordinances. “To my knowledge, this building wouldexceed any density in any city in the state of Texas,” he says. “We should notallow things that are inconsistent with the city’s ordinance and vision.”

Huddleston, whose son Harper now works by his side, proposes that theCity Council allow funding to be raised privately to develop Ausway Parkinto something that is better suited to the community. In the meantime, heplans to continue to do his part to make sure his Alamo Heights retail centerssupport the boutique industry.

“It would be wonderful if the community could share a vision of what itcan and will be,” he says, adding that the Alamo Heights motto, City ofBeauty and Charm, should be more than simply words. “When you enter thisarea, you should feel like you are entering some place special.”

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Caryn Hasslocher and Tony Koch bring their expertise to catering and agriculture

For Caryn Hasslocher and Tony Koch, healthy food is morethan an axiom; it’s a way of life. On any given weekend, thehappy couple of 12 years can be found perusing the selectionsof fruits, vegetables and meats at the local farmers markets inand around Alamo Heights. And why not? It’s what they do.

Caryn, owner of Fresh Horizons, a catering businessdedicated to serving fresh, locally grown foods withoutadditives or artificial flavors, has been providing some of thefreshest and tastiest food to the San Antonio community for32 years. “We’ve established our reputation by trying to stayas true to those values as possible,” she explains. In additionto her off-site catering, Caryn also manages the special events,

private parties and weddings at the Japanese Tea Garden andprovides food and beverage services for the Jingu House Cafeand Tea Room. “It’s a project we took on two years ago,” shesays. “The tearoom offers light, healthy sandwiches, snacks,sushi and a sampling of Asian food as well as wonderful fairtrade teas from around the world.”

Not to be outdone, Tony proudly claims ties to the healthyfood industry as well. Owner of Koch Ranches GourmetCountry Store, Tony is dedicated to providing healthy food tothe people of San Antonio.“We raise grass-fed meats,including beef, lamb, goat and trapped wild boar; we raise allour own meat and sell it in our store,” he explains. “We have

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our own line of grass-fed sausages andready-to-eat meats, as well.”

Alongside his brother, son and daughter,Tony and his family are seventh-generationagriculture people in the state of Texas. Theirinvolvement with the CSA program-Com-munity Supported Agriculture — has takenSan Antonio by storm and is offered throughthe Country Store: “It’s a way for people toget healthy, locally grown food on a regularbasis.”

Long-time Alamo Heights residents,both Tony and Caryn were born and raisedright here in the Alamo City. Caryn is agraduate of Alamo Heights High School, andTony, of Central Catholic High School andSt. Mary’s University. “We love living inLincoln Heights because it is so centrallylocated,” Caryn says. “So much of what weenjoy — food, shopping, friends — are righthere.” Tony concurs. “Everything is soconvenient, particularly in our present jobs.Home is the center between our two busi-nesses. We can walk to Paesanos, the QuarryMarket or H-E-B; everything is close by.”

With their very busy lives, their home inLincoln Heights offers a quiet place to restand recharge. “We just love ourneighborhood. All of our neighbors arecontent with a quiet, peaceful life,” Tonysays. “Those are the best kind of neighbors.”

“We also enjoy the Museum Reach thatis such a wonderful part of living in thisarea,” Caryn says. “Between the Witte, SanAntonio Museum of Art, the McNay, theBotanical Garden, and, of course, theJapanese Tea Garden, there is so much to

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enjoy. And it’s wonderful to see the resurgence taking placealong Broadway.”

Though both their jobs are firmly centered in the foodindustry, Tony admits finding time to cook together is noeasy feat.“We don’t get a chance to cook much when we’rein town. Caryn has a staff that does all her cooking, and Ihave a lady here who does our cooking, so when we get outof town, we love to cook together,” he says.

Their home-away-from-home is the sprawling SecoCrossing Ranch near Yancey, where they raise a variety ofexotic animals in addition to all the domesticated animals.“Our relaxing time is going to the ranch and just beingtogether with family and friends,” Tony says. “From ourhome on top of a hill, we have a 360-degree view. We cansee Hondo to the north, Devine to the east, Pearsall to thesouth, and Dilley to the west. We love driving around andlooking at the animals. Our animals are raised accordingto the Animal Welfare Approved Principles, so they areraised at a low stress level. They will come up and eat rightout of your hand.”

Another favorite pastime at the ranch? Cooking, ofcourse. “Caryn is a amazing cook,” Tony boasts proudly.“We love cooking together. I tell people I weighed 110pounds when I met her, and now I’m at 220,” he jokes.“Though that’s not necessarily true!”

With their dedication to providing healthy food optionsfor the people of San Antonio, there’s no question thatCaryn and Tony are living examples of the benefits enjoyedas a result of a healthy diet and lifestyle. 78209 is luckyto have ’em!

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With incomparable design skills, Kathy Hoermann hasassembled common objects, well-worn heirlooms, vintage finds anddiscriminating new purchases, transforming a 1950s tract home intoa jewel box of interior design.

An eye for all things bamboo and a passion for collecting shells –two elements that are repeated throughout her home — give theresidence a coastal cottage casualness and charm.

Moving from a 4,400-square-foot home to a 1,500-square-footcottage, Hoermann set her sights on the Terrell Heights community.“The very first house that I ever owned was in this neighborhood,”she recalls. “I wanted a starter house to redo.” Fortified with over25 years of design experience as owner and creator of the PaintedPony Clothing line, and real estate savvy as a professional withKuper Realty, Hoermann had the credentials to tackle the househunting and major reconstruction project.

At the entry, a vintage bamboo hat rack holds an antique canethat belonged to Hoermann’s grandfather. A pair ofmajestic Moroccan clay pots encrusted with shells holds greenery,bringing the garden into the main living area. A shiny Asian-in-spired cinnabar coffee table anchors the room. Two Frencharmchairs upholstered in floral cotton chintz and wing back chairsthat were an estate sale find offer guests a comfortable retreat forconversation.

Tramp art frames found on antiquing trips to Round Top hold

medals earned by her father as a cadet at TMI and World War Iand original dog tags worn by her grandfather. A photo of hergrandmother holds a coveted place in an ornate tramp art framein the same grouping. Love of home and family is abundantlydisplayed in this cottage with panache.

An original bedroom became a private sitting room off the newmaster bedroom. Open shelves in the bedroom were fitted withcustom doors and made into storage closets for purses, scarves andaccessories. The former laundry room was converted intothe master bath.

Hardwood floors that run throughout the home were redone, andfresh paint covered all walls. Existing cabinets in the kitchenreceived a new coat of paint and contemporary hardware. Woodencountertops were restored, and a pull-out chopping block installedfor meal preparation disappears into the cabinetry when not in use.“You’ve got to use every inch in a small kitchen,” she quips.Electrical outlets for the microwave were installed in the pantry toconserve counter space.

Drawers in bathroom cabinetry are fitted for electricity tohouse blow dryers, flat irons and other hair styling tools. Backsof doors all have hooks to store belts, bags and hats, whilestorage boxes hold an assortment of accumulation under beds.“I tried to think of things that I could do to go from big to little,”states Hoermann.

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By JOHN BLOODSWORTH Photos By AL RENDON

Downsizing with casualness and charm

DESIGNING WOMAN DAZZLES WITH

TERRELL HEIGHTS DWELLING

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78209O NINE LIVES

Friends of Hospice Fall

Coffee

Los Alegradores

Masters of Leadership

Program 10th Anniversary Celebration

Red AndWhite Ball

Alamo HeightsHigh SchoolSophomoreClass Officers

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Alamo Heights School Foundation Awards $150,000 in Grants to Educators

The Alamo Heights School Foundation recently awarded 39 grantstotaling $150,000 to teachers in the Alamo Heights IndependentSchool District.

“The AHSF's Grants to Educators Prize Posse is the most exciting timeof our year,” says AHSF board president Tiffany Mills. “Our board ofdirectors and community volunteers work very hard to raise these necessaryfunds all year long. This is their opportunity to see in person just howmeaningful these funds are to teachers and students.”

Grants include $10,000 to the AHHS rocketry program; $10,000 splitbetween all AHISD libraries for e-books: $10,000 for the AHHS mathdepartment for iPads; $10,000 for SMART boards for AHJS social studiesclasses; $7,800 for aquatic research materials for AHHS biology students;$7,900 for Istation, a computer-based reading program at Howard, Cambridgeand Woodridge; over $5,000 for AHHS for materials to study radiation andnuclear chemistry; $5,000 for Macbooks at Howard to complete the computerlab; over $2,000 for AHJS for iPads for individualized instruction for studentswith dyslexia; over $5,000 for Google Chromebooks for fifth-graders at

Cambridge; over $2,500 for a Spanish audio library at Cambridge; over $2,000for mobile lab tables for Woodridge science teachers; and much more.

“The Howard teachers are absolutely thrilled with the generous donation fromthe AHSF,” says Howard Early Childhood Center principal Stephanie Kershner.“This donation provides our teachers with the additional resources to designmeaningful and relevant learning experiences for our students.”

The Grants to Educators program awards AHISD teacher applicants with fundsthat enable and encourage them to be more innovative in their approach to teaching.The program was established in 1998 to encourage teachers to motivate and inspiretheir students by developing an activity or approach outside the normal curriculum andteaching patterns.

The AHSF raises money to support academic excellence in AHISD. The funds raisedhelp ensure that AHISD remains one of the best school districts in the state. Throughstrategic planning, AHSF and AHISD address evolving educational trends whileanticipating future critical needs.

Last year, the foundation awarded $100,000 in Grants to Educators in AHISD. Formore information, visit www.ahschoolfoundation.org.

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January is School Board Recognition Month, and the AlamoHeights Independent School District is joining other districts acrossthe state to thank these community volunteers for their commitmentand contributions to our public schools.

“School board members serve countless hours working to makepublic education the best it can be for every child,” says Dr. KevinBrown, AHISD superintendent of schools. In a climate of changeand challenge, they develop policies and make tough decisions oncomplex educational and social issues that affect the entirecommunity and the lives of individual students. They bearresponsibility and oversight in Alamo Heights ISD for an annualbudget of $61 million; 4,700 students, in grades kindergarten through12; more than 625 employees; and five campuses.

Preparing today’s students to be productive citizens and theleaders of tomorrow is a tremendous task. As elected officials, schoolboard members are the voice of their communities, serving first andforemost in the best interest of our school children.On the AHISDboard are Melissa Vaughan, president; Lott McIlhenny,

vice president; Joseph Dubrof, secretary; Bonnie Giddens, assistantsecretary; Lynn S. Thompson, trustee; Mike Morell, trustee; andJohn Tippit, trustee.

“We proudly salute these education advocates as they providevision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs,district funding and school facilities,” says Dr. Brown. “Their serviceensures that decisions about local public schools are made by thosemost familiar with the needs of our community’s children andfamilies. These dedicated individuals deserve recognition and thanksfor their unfailing commitment to the continuing success of ourstudents now and in the future.”

Great leadership always begins with a willing heart, a positiveattitude and a desire to make a difference. AHISD applauds theselocal leaders for truly caring about our kids.

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78209NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Big Hops Growler StationCheck out Big Hops Growler Station at 8313Broadway — it’s the place to fill your growler withamazing craft beers. What’s a growler, you ask? Youchoose a 32- or 64-ounce growler (container), thenmake your selection from 26 specialty craft beers. OK, if you can’t decide, then sample, yes, sample

many and make a decision, then allow the tap masterto fill your growler, pay, and off you go to a party,

your home or wherever you want to enjoy your beer. Still can’t decide? There is a rotating tap wall— one keg pops, a different beer takes its place. Numerous styles of beer for all you beer-loverskeep it interesting.

Make sure you download and take advantage of the Growler Refill Club mobile app becauseonce you imbibe, you will return for more. Sort of like Cheers. Fun, friendly, and famous already!

Rather hang out? Then grab a fresh brew, kick back and meet the team. I spoke with Big HopsSteve and Big Hops Rob, who are well-informed and quick to answer all my questions, and boy,do they know BEER! And root beer. And there’s wine and cider too. Check them out on Facebookto see what’s on tap and when special events are slated.What an awesome concept. Word’s gotten out. And if you crave beer and haven’t found the place,

then find it and check out this newest addition to the local beer scene. And for those of you on theother side of town, their second location at 11224 Huebner Road, Suite 204, opened during theholidays. Check the website at http://www.bighops.com/ for all the frosty details and a live tap list.They are open every day for your drinking pleasure; give them a call at (210) 320-1995 for times

and tastings. What are you waiting for? Fill me up!

Miggy’s Food TruckOwners Ken the cook and Shannon Farr are

serving up specialties such as loaded fishtacos, tilapia, fajitas, spinach and cheesequesadillas or salads with your choice of mahimahi, shrimp, beef or chicken at Miggy’sFood Truck.

On a cold day head over for chili, or myfavorite — frito chili pie with all the fixins’— and wash it down with a mug of hotchocolate. It can’t get much better than thaton a frosty San Antonio day. And don’t leave without ordering Granny’s homemade cookies.

Lunch is available Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Miggy’s food truck is located at 2347Nacogdoches inside Loop 410 next to the Smoke Shack across from Tetco. You can’t miss thetruck, and don’t, or you’ll be missing out!

Need an idea for a special event? Miggy’s mobile food service is available to customize yourevent any way you see it. Give them a call at (210) 669-3895 and make your selection. Might bethe perfect idea for a birthday celebration, family reunion, outdoor picnic or any type of gatheringfor your friends or special guests. Food trucks are all the rage. Try it — you’ll like it!

By LESLIE FOLEY

Thirsty..... and Hungry

78209RESTAURANT GUIDE

AMERICAN20NINE255 E. Basse #940798-9463

410 DINER8315 Broadway822-6246

ANNE MARIES’S BISTRO555 Funston Place826-5800

BIRD BAKERY5912 Broadway804-2473

BOARDWALK BISTRO4011 Broadway824-0100

BROADWAY 50/505050 Broadway826-0069

CAPPY’S5011 Broadway828-9669

CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO5003 Broadway828-6860

J. ALEXANDER’S555 E. Basse824-0275

MAGIC TIME MACHINE902 N.E. Loop 410828-1470

MAMA'S CAFE2442 Nacogdoches826-8303

NOSH1133 Austin Highway826-6674

SILO ELEVATED CUISINE1133 Austin Highway824-8686

STONE WERKSBroadway at Basse823-3508

TWIN SISTERS BAKERYAND CAFE6322 N. New Braunfels822-0761

ZEDRICK’S5231 Broadway824-6000

ASIANHSIU YU8338 Broadway828-2273

KOI KAWA4051 Broadway805-8111

MON THAI BISTRO4901 Broadway822-3253

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI4902 Broadway822-0300

P. F. CHANG’S255 E. Basse507-1000

SUSHI ZUSHI999 E. Basse826-8500

TONG’S THAI1146 Austin Highway829-7345

BARBECUEBUN ‘N’ BARREL1150 Austin Highway.828-2829

THE BARBEQUE STATION610 N.E. LOOP 410691-3332

EUROPEANCRUMPETS3920 Harry Wurzbach821-5454

FREDERICK’S7701 Broadway828-9050

GREEKPAPOULI’S GRILL255 E. Basse, #384804-1118

HAMBURGERSCHEESY JANE’S4200 Broadway826-0800

CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS1006 N.E. Loop 410805-8600

FIVE GUYS BURGERS260 E. Basse #107822-6200

FUDDRUCKERS8602 Botts Ln.824-6703

LONGHORN CAFE1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach822-7272

ORDER UP999 E. Basse824-9600

ITALIANCERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC1017 Austin Highway822-2300

MILANO RISTORANTE1907 Nacogdoches821-6373

PAESANOS555 E. Basse828-5191

PIATTI255 E. Basse832-0300

5146 Broadway824-0055

TRE TRATTORIA4003 Broadway805-0333

MEXICAN/LATINADELANTE21 Brees Blvd822-7681

BETO’S8421 Broadway930-9393

LA FONDA SUNSET RIDGE6402 N. New Braunfels824-4231

PALOMA BLANCA5800 Broadway822-6151

PICANTE GRILL3810 Broadway822-3797

SOLUNA COCINAMEXICANA7959 Broadway930-8070

TACO GARAGE8403 Broadway826-4405

TOMATILLOS CANTINA3210 Broadway824-3005

URBAN TACO290 E. Basse #105332-5149

PIZZACALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN255 E. Basse 424-2014

FLORIO’S PIZZA7701 Broadway805-8646

GRIMALDI’S PIZZA330 E. Basse #101832-8288

SORRENTO5146 Broadway824-0055

VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA5054 Broadway828-3354

SOUTHWESTERNCANYON CAFE225 E. Basse225-0722

STEAKSTHE BARN DOOR8400 N. New Braunfels824-0116

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE255 E. Basse824-9463

RUTH'S CHRIS7720 Jones Maltsberger821-5051

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ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENTCriminal InvestigationsDivision

6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209(210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111

POLICE BLOTTER

Vehicle Burglary 12/15/13100 blk. Burr Rd.Two vehicles in an apartment parking areaand belonging to the same resident wereunlawfully entered by unknown means.The vehicles were rummaged through butnothing was discovered missing. Twoheadlight assemblies were removed fromone of the vehicles.

Vehicle Burglary 12/15/13200 blk. Chichester A vehicle parked in a driveway wasunlawfully entered by breaking out a rearwindow, allowing access to an empty guncase left in open view.

Theft – Shoplifting 12/14/135200 blk. Broadway A consignment purse was reportedmissing with no record of it being sold. Areview of store video footage showed afemale subject placing the purse in herpersonal shopping bag.

Criminal Mischief 12/14/135800 blk. BroadwayA vehicle parked in a restaurant parking lotsustained a broken rear window. Therewere party gifts in open view on the backseat but nothing was discovered missingfrom the vehicle.

Vehicle Burglary 12/12/13600 blk. EvansAn unlocked vehicle parked on the streetwas unlawfully entered to gain access to apurse and cell phone left in open viewwithin the passenger compartment. Thevehicle owner reported discovering a malesubject in the back seat of the vehicle. Themale subject stated he was “warming upfrom the cold,” then crossed the streetand departed in a white pick-up truck.

Violation 12/11/131000 blk. Townsend Officers responded to an elementaryschool for an ex-husband threatening aschool employee (ex-wife). Officerscontacted male in his vehicle anddiscovered an active protective order wasin effect. Ex-husband was charged withterroristic threats and narcotics possessionin addition to the violation of aprotective order.

Public Intoxication 12/11/135300 blk. BroadwayOfficers responding to a report of a malesubject urinating in public found thesubject was highly intoxicated fromalcohol consumption. The subject wastransported to a detoxification facility.

Recovered 12/09/13100 blk. RosemaryAn officer on patrol during the morningobserved a vehicle being driven throughneighborhood streets aimlessly. The vehicleoccupants were found parked in aresidential driveway without lights.Investigation discovered stolen propertyand an assortment of burglary tools. Thesuspects and property information wereturned over to the jurisdictional agency fordisposition.

Narcotics Violation 12/08/13100 blk. Austin Hwy.During a traffic enforcement stop forspeeding, an officer detected the recentuse of marijuana. It was further discoveredthe driver of the vehicle had a suspendeddriver’s license. During a pre-impoundmentinventory of the vehicle numerous items ofdrug paraphernalia were discovered. Thevehicle was impounded. The driver was is-sued multiple citations and he and five (5)passengers were released.

Theft 12/07/13100 blk. PattersonEight (8) metal drainage grates located atthe intersection of Patterson andBroadway were stolen during theovernight hours.

Vehicle Burglary 12/07/134800 blk. BroadwayA vehicle parked in a parking lot wasunlawfully entered by breaking out a rearwindow. Several shopping bags were leftin open view within the passengercompartment but there was nothingfound to be missing by the vehicle owner.

Deadly Force 12/06/13100 blk. ArcadiaThe Alamo Heights Police Departmentand Texas Rangers are conducting aninvestigation into the use of deadly forceby an officer of the University of IncarnateWord Police Department resulting in thedeath of a 23-year-old male individualstopped for traffic violations. An extensiveinvestigation is underway, the results ofwhich will be reviewed by the BexarCounty District Attorney’s office and adetermination made if the use of deadlyforce was justified.

Theft 12/06/13100 blk. VanderhoevenA bicycle locked to a bicycle was stolenfrom a bicycle rack. Video surveillancecaptured a recording of a male subjectcutting the chain securing the bicycle andriding it away.

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78209WINE & DINE

By RON BECHTOL

Upscale With a Good Neighborhood VibeCappyccino’s, the little brother (or sister—we’re nothing if not equal

opportunity) to Cappy’s, thinks of itself as an upscale watering hole witha neighborhood vibe. And, sure enough, on my last visit I ran into an oldfriend I hadn’t seen in two years or so. Shame on both of us. But thanksto Cappy and Suzy Lawton for providing a welcoming forum forreconnection; the place just has that effect.

Thanks, too, for offering a menu that, though it appears to changelittle, is consistently dependable and occasionally even inspirational. I’mtalking about you, Kobe beef burger, though the Broken Arrow antelopeversion with tomato-bacon jam, new to me, is not to be overlooked. Notat all new, but always tempting, is the white chili with grilled chicken; itmay be a tad ’09 for no-bean chili purists just as the basil pesto and grilledchicken pizza might cause old-school sorts to sniff — but it never fails tosatisfy, especially on a blustery winter day. Which, this time, seemed tocall for investigating another soup, the daily special Gorgonzolaand broccoli.

“It’s actually very good,” said my waiter, almost apologetically. Andindeed it was, providing comforting companionship to a poblano chickenquesadilla. Quesadilla purists (admittedly less numerous and vocal thantheir chili counterparts) might object to the use of yellow cheese, but thewhole flavorful package seemed to work admirably, right down to thechunky guacamole and the potato chips that are so often perfunctory buthere are house-made, lustily seasoned and utterly irresistible.

Also unfortunately too good is the sticky toffee pudding with warmbutterscotch sauce and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Dessert crepessuch as the lemon drop, not common currency in San Antonio, are anothertemptation, especially when paired with the likes of a Café Godiva with,yes, luxury chocolate.

As both bistro and bar, Cappyccino’s also does not neglect its morepotent liquid offerings; it sports, for example, an extremely impressivelist of Scotches, both single-malt and blended. Classic cocktails such asthe French 75 and Dark ‘n’ Stormy share space with creative concoctionssuch as the Gin Crisp with lime, agave nectar and celery juice. Maybe I’llbegin to think Crisp in the spring, when making a new friend (celery juicein this case) might seem as appealing as reconnecting with an old one.

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