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Austin-San Antonio October/November 2016 FROM THE EDITOR EDITOR’S ESSENTIALS You may have already noticed our new SALA & BETTY name and masthead, transitioning from Ur- This modern yet cozy gem is the brainchild of ban Home to Home Design and Decor. As we Teresa Wilson, former owner of the much lament- celebrate our 11th year in the Austin, San ed French restaurant Aquarelle. Sala & Betty (the Antonio and Hill Country areas, we recently childhood nicknames of Wilson and her younger reviewed the brand positioning of the maga- sister) is truly a family affair, with Wilson’s brother zine, the name and how to best achieve our and oldest daughter running the front of the house future goals. The name Urban Home didn’t while the chef tends the kitchen. Lunchtime fea- necessarily align with the editorial content tures American comfort food like sandwiches and the magazine portrays as our three distribu- a la carte meals, while dinner showcases Wilson’s tion areas are considerably diverse. creative farm-to-table cuisine with refined sea- While we are committed to showcasing the best in regional luxury life- sonal menus that change monthly, alongside craft styles and home-related businesses, we decided it was time to re-position beer and a nice wine selection. A la carte meals are the magazine to better reflect the tastes of our affluent readers and industry also available all day for take-out and at the drive- professionals. To that end, moving forward and beginning with our October thru for a delicious and easy solution to weeknight issue, you will find the name change but the high editorial content, distribu- meals. Salaandbettyatx.com tion and quality of the publication will remain the same. With this being our issue to focus on different architectural and design SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK styles as they are spread across our distribution areas of Central Texas, the San Antonio’s beloved River Walk was originally timing could not have been more appropriate. Inside you will find Mark designed by architect Robert H. H. Hugman as his vi- Odom’s contemporary barn-inspired lake house designed for old family sion for an “American Venice,” and construction was friends who gave him free design reign, McKinney York’s gallery-like home completed in 1942. Its popularity boomed during the where every consideration to conserve and protect an existing grove of oaks 1968 World’s Fair and further expansion from the was made and Furman + Keil’s preservation and expansion of a 1920s rock Museum Reach to the Mission Reach has the River cottage that retains its original charm through thoughtful material selec- Walk stretching through six miles of downtown San tions. Vickee Byrum’s sophisticated and comforting interiors soften a heavily Antonio. In fact, an estimated 11.5 million tourists beamed traditional Santa Fe adobe, Sharon Radovich brightens and stream- and locals visit the River Walk each year. But the City lines a dated Tuscan-style home and Mary Dewalt shows how to integrate a of San Antonio and the Paseo del Rio Association only common color throughout an entire home. recently branded the River Walk with a new logo and On the food front, Texas candy stores and specialty candy makers provide rolled out official merchandise. Proceeds from sales sweets for special occasions and yummy afternoon treats. And local chefs will be used for improvements, enhancements and are taking the complex and time-consuming tradition of Mexico’s most fa- events throughout the year for this #1 tourist desti- mous sauce, mole, and keeping it, well, traditional — no shortcuts or con- nation in Texas. Thesanantonioriverwalk.com temporary versions in these kitchens. As “Falloween” transitions into the holidays and another new year, I hope JAZZTX you enjoy everything the next few months have to offer. Can the fabulous Pearl Brewery in SA get any better? It just did. Created by legendary local band Trisha Doucette leader Doc Watkins and self-described as a jazz club meets a Texas dance hall, you’ll find live music ev- ery day (cover charges required at certain times) and an extensive selection of wines, bubbles and spirits. I’m saving the fabulous food menu, created by Chef Lorenzo Morales, for last: foie gras and brisket tacos, buckets of fried quail, ribeyes, coun- try fried pork chops and chorizo potatoes. It’s all so appropriately located in the cellar of the original ON THE COVER: Bottling House. Jazztx.com As one of six bedrooms in this 5,700-square-foot lakefront home, Mark Odom’s streamlined and contemporary approach to design keeps large spaces — and small — organized and approachable. 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