Go Shop View archives

• South Texas Saddlery

  This is the place to get that handmade, monogrammed leather briefcase or carry-all you’ve always yearned for. Besides belts and suitcases, you’ll find Bible covers, ice chests, koozies, and wine totes. You can also use a cattle brand in lieu of your initials. (9/2011)

  At Quarry Village 290 E Basse Rd
  210-824-8800
  southtexassaddlery.com
  

• Bracken Village

  Get a glimpse of country life a century ago while shopping for unique clothing, jewelry and country crafts and collectibles in this re-created rustic village on the original Wiederstein- Burkhardt farmstead, complete with restored home, barns and other historic buildings dating from as far back as the 1860s. (9/2011)

  18771 Nacogdoches Rd
  210-651- 6935
  brackenvillagesa.com
  

• Village Weavers

  The art of weaving wool, cotton, linen and mohair into stylish vests, tunics, shawls and other garments is on display here in a kaleidoscopic array of color combinations. Look for wearable art from all over the US, as well as vibrant textiles from Latin America. (9/2011)

  At La Villita 418 Villita #8
  210-222-0776
  villageweavers.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• Jazz ‘SAlive

  Featuring national, regional and local musicians, this free two-day jazz festival brings cool vibes to a shaded downtown park. Past big-name headliners have included Dave Brubeck. Food booths sell tacos, burgers, beer, and other fixings for a picnic, but bring your own lawn chairs. Sept 24-25. (9/2011)

  At Travis Park 300 E Travis St
  210-212-8423
  saparksfoun...salive.html
  

• The Rollercade

  If families that skate together, stay together, you’ll want to bring the whole gang to this roller-skate-o-rama to enjoy the music and neon spandex. Check online for coupons, such as discounted admission, that make rolling around this rink even more enticing. Don’t miss Saturday night’s Skate N’ Dance parties. (9/2011)

  223 Recoleta Rd
  210-826-6361
  therollercade.com
  

• Lost Lagoon Waterpark

  After the thrilling rides and dazzling marine life shows at SeaWorld, your family can chill out in this sprawling water world that boasts six different water slides; a wave pool; innertubes for floating; a three-story funhouse with geysers; and a shallow pool with animal playthings for toddlers. (9/2011)

  At SeaWorld San Antonio Ellison Dr at Westover Hills Blvd
  800- 700-7786
  seaworld.com/sanantonio
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Turquoise Grill

  Fresh pita bread straight from the oven is just the beginning of what this Turkish delight has in store. Feast like a sultan on patlican kizartma (fried eggplant slices with yogurt garlic sauce), or the lamb shank a la Turca (eggplant-wrapped lamb in tomato sauce.) $$ (9/2011)

  3720 NW Loop 410
  210-736-2887
  turquoisegrill.com
  

• 1909 Bar & Bistro

  It’s easy to feel festive in this piñata-hued (think bright pink and orange) watering hole with a view of the Alamo. And if you’re hungry, try the thick-cut potato chips topped with blue cheese and chives, tilapia tacos with coleslaw and chipotle tartar or fresh-baked Mexican pastries. Olé! $ (9/2011)

  105 N Alamo Plaza
  210-933-2000
  1909barandbistro.com
  

• Taste Crêpes & More

  At this new crêperie you don’t have to be a Francophile to fall in love with the trés bonnes savory and sweet crêpes. The “Popeye” comes with spinach, pesto and juicy chicken, while Nutella and fresh fruit fill the “Oh Baby!” Classic Crêpes Suzettes win big, too. $$ (9/2011)

  17503 La Cantera Pkwy #103
  210-558-0808
  tastecrepes.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Laugh Out Loud! Comedy Club

  This new comedy venue features both emerging talent and famed stand-up stars such as Carlos Mencia, Tommy Chong and Chris Rock. Enjoy intriguingly named cocktails— Alligator Bite and Fifty-Seven Chevy—as well as dinner in the showroom. (9/2011)

  618 NW Loop 410 at Blanco Rd
  210-541-8805
  lolsanantonio.com
  

• POSH ULTRA LOUNGE

  Cool modern design, a welldressed crowd and live music make this dinner restaurant and club popular with twentythrough forty-somethings. Tuesday is jazz night, while Wednesday features “Mambotini Latin Dance.” (9/2011)

  7959 Broadway, Ste 500
  210-804-7674
  www.poshultra.com
  

• Retox Bar

  With a happy hour that lasts from 2pm to 8pm, generous drink specials, rousing dart tournaments and live music nearly every night, this watering hole keeps its patrons happy. Plus, Thursday is Ladies’ Night, with $3 everything—“If it’s on the bar, it’s $3!” (9/2011)

  1031 Patricia Dr
  210-775-2886
  retoxbar.net