Empty nesters refeather their

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DEBBI CHESNEYSpiritual Multi-tasker

GUSTOLOGY:Learn the art of crafting cocktails

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

DEBBI CHESNEYSpiritual Multi-tasker

GUSTOLOGY:Learn the art of crafting cocktails

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

07 Marco GuerreroMixing It Up with Gustology

10 Profile: Debbi Chesney

12 Alamo Heights Home Ready for the Holidays

14 Holiday Gift Guide

18 AHISD School News

20 Neighborhood News

22 Restaurant Guide

24 Police Blotter

25 Wine and Dine

26 Vintage View

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A new concept in entertainment is stirring, shak-ing, and mixing things up in Alamo Heights. Gustol-ogy, located in Carousel Court, is the newest offeringin the growing niche of businesses that invite patronsto get creative while they drink. Similar to the popu-lar “paint and sip” franchises that are popping up allover town, Gustology offers the creativity withoutthe canvas. “It’s the same concept, but instead of mixing col-

ors for a painting, you are mixing ingredients for acocktail,” says owner Marco Guerrero.

BEHIND THE BARGustology is not, we repeat NOT, a bar. It is a

mixology studio where customers are taught the fineart of cocktail crafting in a relaxed and fun environ-ment. A menu of classes, each featuring three cock-tails, is posted on the website, www.gustologist.com,and customers reserve a space in the class of theirchoice.“We don’t sell alcohol, we sell service,” explains

Guerrero. That service includes everything customers

need to create cocktails, from the alcohol to the jig-gers, glasses and shakers. Guerrero leads the classes,guiding the customers through the process, and of-fering tips and education on everything from the his-tory of cocktails to how to properly use a shaker. Atthe end of the class, which can last anywhere froman hour to an hour-and-a-half, participants are senthome with a souvenir glass and recipes for recreatingthe libations at home.For those who don’t want to take part in a structured

class, a DIY setup is available where customers aregiven all the tools they need to create their choice ofany three cocktails from the menu. “It’s basically thesame as the class, just without the guided instruction,”explains Guerrero.Even though the doors of Gustology have been

open only since late October, Guerrero says the ini-tial success has been encouraging. “People tell methey are having a good time,” he says, adding thatabout 90 percent of his clientele are women in the30-to-40-year age range. “People like it because,unlike a beer or wine tasting, this is interactive.”

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GustologyGustologyStirring things up in Carousel Court

Patrons learn to make cocktails

By BONNY OSTERHAGE Photography by CASEY HOWELL

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BEYOND BARTENDINGAs the owner of the popular Gusto in Artisan’s Alley, Guerrero understands the cocktail industry.

The concept for Gustology began to take shape as he witnessed that industry evolving in a mannerthat he describes as similar to the evolution that has been taking place over the past few years in thefood industry. “Ten years ago, you didn’t hear a lot about farmers’ markets or organic foods,” hesays. “Today people want to know what they are putting in their bodies.”People also want something to do besides simply hang out at a bar. Guerrero, who was raised in

San Antonio, saw people embracing the paint-and-sip franchises, and he decided to take that nicheone step further.“People want activities that they can do with their friends or colleagues,” he says. “It’s fun for

them to create cocktails rather than just sit at a bar and drink.”At a cost of only $38 per person, Gustology is an affordable choice for everything from parties,

showers and corporate events to date nights or girl’s nights out. And as the business continues togrow, Guerrero plans to add more events to the menu such as chef pairings, guest bartenders andtasting events. His ultimate goal is to franchise the business, but until then, he is content to offer hiscustomers a new way to socialize.The only rule? “Leave your nervousness at the door,” he advises. “Just come to have fun!”For a menu of classes and more information, visit www.gustologist.com.

A CLASSIC MARGARITAGuerrero says that the most popular

cocktail classes are the ones featuringa margarita on the menu. Not surpris-ing, given that we are in Texas! Here ishis recipe for a margarita on the rocks.

1 1/2 ounces tequila silver

(100-percent agave)

3/4 ounce triple sec

3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon agave nectar

Shake well and pour over ice.

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78209 PROFILE

By COURTNEY BURKHOLDER Photography by CASEY HOWELL

Spiritual Multi-taskerMeet Debbi Chesney

Debbi Chesney is what you

might call a pastor of a different

order. Without the formal education

often associated with clergy, she

often finds it difficult to refer to

herself as such.

When asked her official title at

the Alamo Heights United Methodist

Church, where she has worked for

the past 15 years, Debbi replies in

her typically hilarious way, “It de-

pends on whom you ask. It’s a

source of great confusion. I have Di-

rector of Special Operations on my

business cards. I’m Special Ops! I do

everything from change out the toilet paper, to emergency room visits, to planning

a funeral, to teaching a class, to feeding the homeless, to changing a diaper.”

The diverse nature of her job works well for Debbi, who is known for her

zany, self-deprecating sense of humor and high energy. Whether wearing a red

clown nose to visit a child in the hospital or sharing a funny joke with a hospice

patient, Debbi will go to any lengths to bring a smile during the hardest mo-

ments of life. “None of it’s me. It’s Him. He has moved me into a much more

serious role in the past few years, which is strange because I have always been

the class clown,” she admits. “As I’ve gotten older, I still want to make you

laugh, but I also want to be taken seriously … but not too seriously.”

Her call to service came in an equally atypical fashion. After receiving a de-

gree in public relations from Southwest Texas State University, she returned to

Alamo Heights and pursued a variety of what might be termed “grown-up jobs.”

But it wasn’t until she began volunteering with Campus Life at her alma mater,

Alamo Heights High School, that Debbi found “her sweet spot,” as she so elo-

quently puts it. “When I started working with the kids, I just knew that was

what I was supposed to be doing,” she recalls. “I went to Dr. McNitzky, sat

down in his office, and said, ‘I’m not sure how you’re going to feel about this,

but I think I’m supposed to be working here.’”

Apparently, this revelation didn’t shock the senior pastor, who eventually

created a space for Debbi that has evolved into a number of roles through the

years. “God has just sort of moved me where He needed me,” she explains.

“‘Now you’re going to do youth ministry for 10 years. Now I need you in pas-

toral care.’ It has taken me years to accept that I’m a pastor, but as God says,

‘You are a priest in my kingdom. You are a shepherd to my people.’ Jesus didn’t

have a master’s of divinity! But yet, I don’t say I’m a pastor because I don’t

have that degree. For me, it’s a spiritual thing.”

But to the numerous lives she touches on a daily basis, it is clear this woman

is mightily blessed with the gifts of gab, humor and a heart to share God’s love.

And is it a shock to anyone she once received the titles of Most Witty and Most

Extroverted at her beloved AHHS?

Born and raised on Arcadia in Terrell Hills, Debbi is a staunch defender of

life in ‘09. “I feel like the bubble gets a bad wrap sometimes because everybody

is in everybody’s business, but that’s when the bubble is at its best,” she ex-

plains. “When there is tragedy or triumph, loss or success, this community pulls

together and puts each other first. It’s a literal mule team. We’re pulling for

each other. When the chips are down and people are hurting, those same people

that were in your business show up on your doorstep with Earl Abel’s fried

chicken or to grab your kids and take them to Baskin-Robbins.”

When she isn’t helping out in the preschool or leading a Bible study, Debbi

can be found in the stands supporting any one of her nine godchildren or three

nieces. “I love my little people!” she says proudly. She also volunteers much

of her time educating and speaking to young people about military appreciation:

“My grandfather died in World War II when my grandmother was pregnant with

my mom, so I have a big heart for the military.” On any weekend, Debbi can be

found with a group of National Charity Leaguers, touring the cemetery at Fort

Sam Houston.

“I spent a lot of years working on this board or that committee, but I feel

like those years are over,” she says. “I’d rather spend an afternoon with a group

of my kids than put on heels to attend a gala. We all have our calling.” She did,

however, make an exception last year when she dutifully accepted the honor as

parade marshal for the Howdy Parade, an honor she admits she relished. “Lots

of people waved at me. It was like I was the mayor. I am the secret mayor,” she

confides. “I tell Louis Cooper all the time I’m secretly running the city!”

And are any of us surprised?

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“None of it’sme. It’s Him. He has movedme into a muchmore seriousrole in the pastfew years, which is strangebecause I havealways been the class clown.”

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78209AT HOME

HolidaysBy JOHN BLOODSWORTH Photos By AL RENDON

Empty nesters refeather their surroundings

TRADITIONALH O M E I N

ALAMO HEIGHTSI S R E A DY F O R T H E

uilt in 1910, a charming home in Alamo Heights had served a familywell. Since their children had flown the nest, the homeowners feltthat it was time to refeather in a fashion that more suited their pen-

chant for entertaining. And with the holidays approaching, timing could nothave been more apropos.Interior designer Mary McGaughy knew the home well, having worked

with the couple on previous projects. Adept at reading what a client wants,she began to take inventory of everything that was there with the homeowners.

“The most significant request was that their home be open and suitable forentertaining large gatherings of family and friends,” says McGaughy.They began the process by getting rid of items that were no longer used,

including furnishings, fixtures and an assemblage of clutter and collections.“It was exhilarating to purge,” remarked the client as she began the processof liberating herself from items that had been in her home far too long.“You work with the bones instead of changing them,” says McGaughy, par-

ticularly when you have a home with a 100-year-old floor ventilation system

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78209 AT HOME

that requires special placement of furni-ture, built-in bookshelves and surfaceswith various textures and levels.Ascending the stairs to the upper floor,

guests are greeted by a series of roomsthat open into each other, each designedto multifunction according to the needs ofthe client.At the top of the stairs, a bank of win-

dows facing east allows bright morninglight to envelope the sitting area, an-chored with an Old World spool settee. The openness of the piece allows light

to filter into the room, while a fabric-cov-ered bench with acrylic legs reflects lightback onto the stairwell.A custom-made sofa floats in the main

living area, giving the room a much morespacious appearance while allowing theheating and cooling vents in the floor tofunction properly. A pair of built-in book-shelves also dictated furniture placement.“Table tops up or table tops down

work to provide additional dining andserving space when entertaining,” ex-plains McGaughy. A large mahoganydrop-leaf table functions as a sofa tablebut can be extended to serve as a buffetfor dinner parties or an impromptu fire-side dining table for the couple.A French country hunt board and pas-

toral oil painting are new additions thatblend seamlessly with the clients’ impres-sive collection of European and Americanantiques. A French country display cabi-net that has been in the family for threegenerations holds a collection of shellsand geological artifacts.A massive mirror in the dining room

came from an old family estate in SanAntonio and hangs above an English buf-fet with white marble top.In what was once the son’s bedroom,

twin Belgian beds are covered withtaupe and cream toile bed covers ladenwith pillows that were repurposed fromthe living room. A pair of lamps was also rescued from

another part of the house, along with a rec-tangular mahogany coffee table with brassrailings that now serves as a stand for lug-gage when guests arrive for the holidays.

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Alamo Heights High School News

Bexar County’s 15 independent school districtshave teamed up to launch Go Public, a campaign to in-spire support for local public schools and highlight thesustained, positive impact they make on students andcommunities every day. With backing from trustees and business lead-

ers, the three-year campaign will include televisionand radio ads plus digital and social media integra-tion. Co-chairs are Maj. Gen. Joe Robles, CEO ofUSAA; Chris Nielsen, president of Toyota MotorManufacturing Texas; and Kim Bowers, CEO ofCST Brands. “The concept of educating all people regardless

of race, class or socioeconomic status is the enginethat has made America a great nation and an eco-nomic power,” says Robles. “Society has asked pub-lic schools to carry a heavier load, to cut back theirbudgets, to pass all the tests, to feed the hungry, tominister to the sick, to be all things to all people. Andyou know what? They are doing a pretty amazingjob. And they not only deserve our support – San An-tonio’s future depends on them.”The ads will focus on the core strengths of tradi-

tional public schools: A highly trained and experienced

teaching corps, a wide variety of extracurricular activ-ities and clubs, diversity in learning experiences andsocial interactions and a strong sense of community.The first television and radio ads are expected to runin January. The website, WeGoPublic.com, features the many

reasons why people should be proud of Bexar CountyIndependent Schools. It includes “brag sheets” for all15 districts, videos of award-winning teachers andways people can take action and contribute to themovement. Fans can “like” the campaign on Face-book at www.facebook.com/WeGoPublic or followon Twitter @WeGoPublic. Collectively, the county’s school districts have a

graduation rate of 90 percent, and nearly 100 percentof its teachers are “highly qualified” according to fed-eral standards. Those teachers have an average of 12years of experience, and 33 percent have a master’sdegree or above. “My children have had some amazing teachers who

have helped inspire them, shape them and open theireyes to a larger world,” says Bowers, whose three chil-dren are currently attending or have graduated frompublic schools. “With Go Public, we aim to give these

teachers the love and respect they deserve.” The campaign also stresses the importance of

sports and other extracurricular activities as wellas learning experiences for building a student’sskill set. In 2012-13, almost 6,000 Bexar Countystudents earned a career or technical certification.Many others attended magnet schools focused onlaw, theater, business and other fields. “Learning towork as a team and being part of something largerthan oneself is crucial for success in life,” saysNielsen. “With learning, doing is almost alwaysbetter than watching or listening. From buildingelectric cars to marching in the school band, the va-riety of opportunities offered in today’s publicschools is truly staggering.” Bobby Blount, president of the Northside ISD

Board of Trustees and president of the Bexar CountySchool Board Coalition, said the collaborative effortamong 15 districts is the first of its kind: “By poolingour resources and seeking private support, we will beable to do things that one district could never do on itsown. We are excited about the possibility of creating asustained campaign to champion our public schools.” For more information, visit WeGoPublic.com.

Bexar County ISDs team up to launch pro-public education campaign

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HOMECOMING!

HOWDY NIGHT!

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78209NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES #2

Opening just in the nick of time for theholidays is Nothing Bundt Cakes. OwnersKim and Tim Tucker are expanding and

have opened a second location at 5164Broadway. Now you can order your veryown bundtlet of joy — a bite-sized bundtini,an 8- or 10-inch cake or the bodacious dou-ble-tiered cake for larger celebrations.Can you smell the aroma? These freshly

baked bundts stir your senses and tempt yourtaste buds. Decision making is a difficult taskwhen choosing from 10 luscious flavors and40 unique cake designs. Can you just pictureyour perfectly decorated bundt placed beforehungry eyes? Your guests will beg for more!Why bring a gift when you can bring a

bundt cake customized for the perfect occa-sion? Holidays, showers, anniversaries,birthdays, football games or maybe just oneall to yourself. You’re sure to be the hit ofthe celebration when you show up with abundt in hand.

HAPPENINGS AT CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARYThere’s to be a ribbon cutting Dec. 6 at

Cambridge Elementary School to unveil theschool’s new outdoor classroom. The AlamoHeights Fire Department will be on hand,along with food trucks. H-E-B at LincolnHeights is donating refreshments. This proj-ect is the fruition of fundraising events heldlast year by Cambridge families.

Snack Paks 4 Kids is a new programthat serves 45 children and their youngersiblings with snack packs for the weekendand long holiday breaks. Counselors’ of-fices are also stocked with food for stu-dents who need a snack during the day.PTO volunteers order the food and packthe bags each week. Funding has comefrom Grace Fellowship Church, Alamo

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Heights United Methodist Church, FirstPresbyterian Church and KLFSA. The pro-gram ensures that children’s hunger pangsdo not prevent them from concentrating onacademic learning and social development.The school held a fall fitness fundraiser

Nov. 15 at Cambridge Field to raise fundsfor a shade structure for the playground. Thegoal is to raise $65,000.

RAISING CANE’SGet ready to lick those fingers! Raising

Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened its sixthSan Antonio location at 8402 Broadway(inside Loop 410). The Louisiana-basedchain is known for its ONE LOVE-qualitychicken finger meals. And what makesRaising Cane’s so special? The fresh pre-mium chicken tenderloins are marinated 24hours, so you’ll never find frozen stuffhere. Try the crinkle-cut fries, Texas toastand creamy coleslaw, and don’t forgetCane’s tangy sauce made fresh daily.Who is Raising Cane? A dog. The owner

named his first restaurant after his beloved

yellow lab, Raising Cane. Raising Cane IInow picks up where Raising Cane left off.He can be spotted at restaurants and com-munity activities or checking in at therestaurant support office.And what’s a CANIAC? You will just

have to hurry over and see for yourself.Raising Cane’s is a friendly neighbor —

very involved in giving back to the commu-nity, and judging by the parking lot andoverflow, it’s ONE LOVE at first bite!

PLAINS CAPITAL BANK BRANCHNOW IN 78209

Plains Capital Bank has expanded itsfootprint in San Antonio with the acquisi-tion of 51 existing banking centers in SanAntonio and South Texas, including itsnew location located at the intersection ofNacogdoches and N. New Braunfels inAlamo Heights.“This branch was part of the former Ed-

inburg-based First National Bank and is afull-service branch with drive-through tellerand ATM lanes for convenient banking in-side of Loop 410,” according to MikeMolak, area president of Plains CapitalBank - San Antonio.

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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 Hwy.828-2829

THE BARBEQUE STATION610 N.E. LOOP 410691-3332

EUROPEANCRUMPETS3920 Harry Wurzbach821-5454

FREDERICK’S7701 Broadway828-9050

LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB5148 Broadway822-7673

QUARRY HOFBRAU &BEER GARDEN7310 Jones-Maltsberger290-8066

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

HAMBURGERSCHEESY JANE’S4200 Broadway826-0800

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

E-Z’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL6498 N. New Braunfels828-1111

255 E. Basse Road824-8885

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 Hwy822-2300

MILANO RISTORANTE1907 Nacogdoches821-6373

PAESANOS555 E. Basse828-5191

PIATTI255 E. Basse832-0300

SORRENTO5146 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 Rd.424-2014

FLORIO’S PIZZA7701 Broadway805-8646

GRIMALDI’S PIZZA330 E. Basse #101832-8288

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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78209 AROUND TOWN

THE SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION RECEPTION FOR MARIO BUATTA

Kelton and Melissa Morgan with Liecie and Nick Hollis.

THE SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION LUNCHEON WITH MARIO BUATTA

Mallory Belt, Candy Bagby, Peggy Pace and Jean Lee.

THE OPERA SAN ANTONIO PERFORMANCE AND DINNER

Mel and Sandy Weingart at left. Linda Hardberger and Rose Glennon.

ALAMO HEIGHTS NIGHT OUT

Ken Train and Bobby Hasslocher with Peter and Mary Turnbull.

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ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENTCriminal InvestigationsDivision

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

POLICE BLOTTER

Forgery 11/10/13500 blk. Austin Hwy.Store clerk reported 2 subjects came intothe store and passed counterfeit $20 billsas payment for merchandise.

Theft 11/10/135300 blk. BroadwaySubject entered retail store and askedcashier to change a dollar bill for coin.When cashier opened register, subjectreached across counter and stole cash.Responding officers were unable to locatesuspect.

DWI 11/09/136000 blk. BroadwayOfficers initiated contact on vehicle re-vealing driver of vehicle to be under theinfluence of alcohol and impaired. Pas-senger also found to be intoxicated. Dur-ing pre-impound inventory of vehiclemarijuana and narcotics paraphernaliafound. Driver booked into jail and passen-ger released to his mother.

Alcohol Violations 11/09/13100 blk. W. ElmviewOfficers called to investigate party at aresidence where minors were reporteddrinking. Officers encountered numerousminors who fled to areas unknown. Mi-nors refused to answer door until parents(who were out of town) were contactedand sent an adult friend to the residenceto allow officers access. 8 subjects con-tacted, 3 who showed evidence of alco-hol consumption. Narcotics paraphernaliaalso found. 3 minors issued citations foralcohol violations and released.

Vehicle Burglary 11/08/134800 blk. BroadwayVehicle parked in commercial parking lotunlawfully entered and briefcase left inopen view stolen. iPAD tracked to vehicleparked at local shopping mall, where sus-pect was arrested by SAPD detectivesworking on case.

Wanted Person 11/08/135400 blk. BroadwayDriver stopped for driving on the wrongside of road found to have active warrantfor misdemeanor theft issued by BexarCounty. Driver was transported to Magis-trate’s office.

Criminal Trespass 11/08/13500 blk. OgdenResidents returned home late to find malesubject they did not know asleep on theircouch. Investigation determined subjectfrom out of town and visiting residentsacross the street. After an evening ofdrinking, subject mistakenly enteredwrong house. Subject escorted to his cor-rect destination.

Wanted Person 11/07/135700 blk. BroadwayDriver stopped for equipment violationfound to have active arrest warrant forfelony theft issued by Bexar County.Driver taken into custody and transportedto Magistrate’s office.

Narcotics Violation 11/07/136200 blk. BroadwayDriver stopped for speeding discovered tohave suspended driver’s license. Duringpre-impoundment inventory several bagsof marijuana and narcotics paraphernaliafound. Driver arrested on narcotics viola-tions and traffic code violations.

Narcotics Violation 11/07/135700 blk. BroadwayOfficers initiated contact on male subjectriding bicycle on wrong side of roadwayand operating without lights at night. Of-ficers discovered subject is a heroin userand in possession of syringes and otherparaphernalia associated with the use ofheroin. Subject released with citation andparaphernalia confiscated.

Vehicle Burglary 11/02/13300 blk. WildroseVehicle parked in driveway unlawfully en-tered. Miscellaneous paperwork reportedtaken from glove compartment. No re-ported signs of forced entry to vehicle.

Vehicle Theft 10/31/13100 blk. Terrell Rd.Vehicle reported stolen from rear parkingarea during overnight hours.

Vehicle Burglary 10/31/13100 blk. Katherine Ct.3 vehicles at 2 separate locations unlaw-fully entered during overnight hours. Allvehicles left unlocked and rummagedthrough. No property reported missing.

Theft 10/30/13100 blk. RouttMiscellaneous power tools were stolenfrom a construction site during theovernight hours. The owner suspects acontractor who was fired from the job thesame day the tools went missing.

Theft – Shoplifting 10/30/135100 blk. BroadwayMale subject concealed three ties and leftstore without paying for items.

Theft 10/14/13300 blk. CoronaOfficers dispatched to residence at 3:20am where 2 male subjects are knockingon door asking for gasoline. Investigationrevealed license plates on their vehicle re-ported stolen in San Antonio and bothsubjects had criminal histories. Both sub-jects taken into custody.

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By RON BECHTOL

Take a Road Trip for winesSure, the name’s a little tricky (it refers to the highway running through

the heart of Napa Valley, California’s most prestigious wine country), buteverything else is easy to grasp: good food, some spectacular wines and anappealing indoor and outdoor environment.In the beginning, 20Nine‘s wine list centered primarily on California

and that famous highway, but over the years it has become much moreecumenical. One of the best ways to experience it is to take a Road Tripconsisting of three 2-ounce pours of wine of a specific region, grape orstyle; your wines will come accompanied by a road map of sorts explain-ing each sample. Another good way to hit the road is at “rush hour,” which runs Monday

to Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and features 25 percent off all wines, appetizersand pizzas. Confident voyagers may merge directly into the wine list withoutany added incentive; it includes 60 wines by the glass and over 300 by thebottle — from $28 to a $240 bottle of Plumpjack.Among chef Tyler Voigt’s appetizers, which include some appealing

meatballs with mozzarella, we are especially fond of the cast iron jumboscallops. Often tough and overcooked elsewhere, this trio comes expertlyseared and seasoned over a bed of pumpkin purée, spaghetti squash andsmoked pork belly. The removal of just one accessory ingredient would yielda more focused dish, but it’s already one of the best apps around.The sourdough pizzas are another surprise at a place pushing pizza more

as a friend to wine — which it surely is. This being winter, and us being redwine fans, we’d go for the mushroom with truffle oil and oregano, butwouldn’t turn down a vegetable rendition with butternut squash, eggplantand arugula pesto. Smoked cheese topping with a smoky tomato sauce sug-gests a lusty wine such as malbec or zinfandel.Somehow we rarely make it to the large plates at 20Nine, preferring in-

stead to sample apps and pizzas with different wines by the glass. But forthose with grander appetites and aspirations, there are options such as redwine-braised short ribs with huckleberries and, a perennial favorite, duckbreast with a cranberry duck jus. You’ll have to ask owner Troy Fullmer torecommend a wine to go with the kitchen’s spicy shrimp pot pie, however.We’re tempted to fall back on the Champagne-with-everything rule — ormaybe to look toward a riesling with just a touch of sweetness. Then again,just order what you like; rules are meant to be broken.

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