At Home: Historic Monte Vista Manor
Elegance & Style in Historic Monte Vista Manor Atlee B. Ayres was one of the most prominent Texas architects of the 1920s. He designed homes for San Antonio’s well-to-do, among them the home that became the Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum. According to the Light newspaper in 1921, Ayres “drew plans for an even more […]
Artbeat: Abbi Walker
Abbi Walker: A Rising Country Star BY JASMINA WELLINGHOFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET ROGERS Abbi Walker grew up singing in church choirs, but when she decided to make singing her career, she chose a very different music genre — her own brand of country tinged with Southern rock and a bit of soul here and there. Her […]
Dining: Costa Pacifica
Seafood from South of the Border BY LAUREN BROWNING PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET ROGERS Plenty of Mexican seafood dishes surface in San Antonio, but few restaurants devote themselves wholly to the pursuit of Pacific coastal cuisine like Costa Pacifica. The bright and clean flavors are indicative of healthier eating, perfect for accomplishing a New Year’s resolution […]
According to Linda: Long Term Success
The Secret to Long Term Success By Linda Elliott was curious about what a cabinet in the spare bedroom held. I found totally obsolete VHS tapes of really good movies and lots of cassettes, together with the equipment to play them. Remember those things? Remember the good old days when those were high-tech? Actually, I […]