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Canyons at Scenic Loop and McNair Custom Homes

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McNair Custom Homes - Canyons at Scenic Loop

John McNair with McNair Custom Homes takes a few moments to talk about the Canyons at Scenic Loop and what makes it such a highly desirable neighborhood in San Antonio in this this video. You can see 10211 Nina Ridge, McNair Custom Homes latest build in Canyons at Scenic Loop, coming along nicely in the video and as always, John does an excellent job summing up the neighborhood. We’re excited to be a part of this home and the Canyons at Scenic Loop community. If you’d like to learn more about this incredible home or any of the homes built by McNair Custom Homes, contact us and we’ll get you set up to tour some of their inventory and sit down with them if you’re ready to build your dream home.

 

You can also learn more about the Canyons at Scenic Loop by visiting the developers site at www.thecanyonstx.com.

Tarka – Fast, Delicious Indian Food

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Tarka Indian Kitchen

If you like Indian food and haven’t been to Tarka, you need to check it out. Located in the same shopping center as Trader Joe’s along Loop 1604 (westbound frontage road between Stone Oak Parkway and Blanco Road), Tarka has established itself as a neighborhood favorite offering curries, biryanis, wraps, and other Indian delicacies full of the complex flavors and exotic spice that you’ve come to expect from that part of the world.

Each dish can be ordered with a choice of meat (as well as vegetarian options) and flavored to meet your spice threshold (the hot is pretty spicy, so back down to medium if you’re afraid to burn your mouth). Favorites around the office include their biryanis, tikka masala, vindaloo, and coconut curry. Of course you can’t have a curry with some basmati rice and garlic naan.

If you need a little something sweet, check out their mango lassi, a blended mix of yogurt and mango that is both refreshing and helps curb the heat of their spicier dishes.

Tarka Indian Kitchen

427 N Loop 1604 W, #101
San Antonio TX 78232

You can order online at www.tarkaindiankitchen.com.

A Quick Look at Stone Oak

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Stone Oak

Stone Oak is a master planned community on San Antonio’s far northside outside of Loop 1604 and west of 281. It runs through two zip codes, 78258 and 78260, and is one of the most popular areas to live in San Antonio. The original master plan for Stone Oak was filed in 1985 and over the years it has grown into an incredible diversity of restaurants, shops, and businesses sprinkled throughout the many neighborhoods that comprise Stone Oak. In 2012, it was estimated that the population of Stone Oak was 75,984, a growth of over 10,000 people since the 2010 Census (and a growth of over 55,000 since 2000).

Stone Oak’s neighborhoods offer a mix of styles and prices, with many communities offering gated security and in some cases guard gates. One of the best parts of the master planned community is the care the developers took to provide wide green medians with flowers, grass, and trees, something often lacking in large scale housing developments. These medians are meticulously cared for throughout the year thanks to the dues paid by residents who live in the area.

image courtesy of Sean Loyless

Thai Chili Stone Oak

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Thai Chili Stone Oak

If you’re looking for Thai food in San Antonio, Thai Chili in Stone Oak is the place to go. Famed for their Thai pumpkin curry, Thai Chili covers all the bases, from the familiar to the not so familiar in Thai cuisine. We’ve always found the staff to be super helpful when it comes to trying new dishes as well; they’re always knowledgeable about what is in the dish, how it is prepared, and what similar flavors you may have experienced in other dishes for comparison. Located at the corner of Stone Oak Parkway and Huebner Road, Thai Chili is just down the road from our office and if you like Thai food, it will quickly become a weekly go-to dining experience.

Thai Chili offers a buffet for lunch, which is an excellent value (you might even bump into some of us during lunch), and they have a happy hour from 4-7PM Monday through Thursday with food and drink specials. The buffet is a great way to taste test multiple items, but the really amazing stuff comes straight off the menu.

They also have another location off of Thousand Oaks if you ever find yourself over in that area.

Thai Chili Stone Oak

19141 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio TX 78258
(210) 402-4042

Jersey Mike’s – A Taste of the East Coast

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Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike’s is definitely a taste of home. I grew up in Philadelphia, a stone’s throw away from New Jersey, where we call “subs” hoagies. While Jersey Mike’s still calls them subs, the flavors certainly evoke my childhood home. Having heard good things and never one to turn down a sandwich, I recently checked out Jersey Mike’s to see what all the fuss was about. You can ask any Philly native about rolls and they will always say they’re not quite right unless you’re within a few hours of Amoroso’s and I agree. These rolls are definitely softer than I’d like, but they do have just enough crusty, flaky goodness to be acceptable.

The real winner is the meat and cheese. Italian meats and provolone cheese (yes, they still have classics like roast beef and turkey) freshly cut to order make the “Jersey Shore’s Favorite” (provolone, ham, and cappacuolo), “The Super Sub” (provolone, ham, prosciuttini, and cappacuolo), and “The Original Italian” (provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni – although I could skip the pepperoni) a true taste of an Italian classic. The classic veggies are on hand – lettuce, onions, and tomatoes, along with pickles and a selection of peppers (including pepper relish, mmmm), but the true secret? A blend of oregano and other spices and a liberal dousing in olive oil. Jersey Mike’s likes to add red wine vinegar, but I’ve never been a fan. These sandwiches are not for those who are afraid to get the hands a little dirty. Don’t let the photo in this post fool you, that sandwich was a mess by the time I polished it off. If you’re hungry for a great sandwich, I certainly give Jersey Mike’s the thumbs up.

As a Philly native, I’d avoid the cheesesteaks. You can do a lot better elsewhere. While we’re on the topic, please don’t call them Philly cheesesteaks. They are simply cheesesteaks and there are only four ingredients necessary: a roll, beef, cheese, and onions. Once you add peppers you’re in a completely different territory called a peppersteak. Not the same at all.

Jersey Mike’s

20323 Huebner Road, #101
San Antonio TX 78258
(210) 290-9533

Hidden Canyon Amenity Center Grand Opening

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Hidden CanyonJoin Kimberly Howell Properties as we officially open the Hidden Canyon amenity center on April 25 from 3-5pm. There will be food, drinks, and fantastic prizes plus a chance to take a look at Stone Oak’s premier gated neighborhood and the gorgeous homes available. The amenity center has a sparkling pool, covered pavilion area, soccer field, and plenty of parking. You’ll want to spend your entire summer lounging by the pool once you’ve had a chance to take in the sights and learn all that Hidden Canyon has to offer. Don’t miss this fantastic neighborhood and the grand opening festivities! Check out some of the videos of the amenity center and guard gated entrance to get an idea of what you’ll find when you decide to buy a home in Hidden Canyon.

Win tickets to Taste of the Northside, one of San Antonio’s favorite Fiesta events!

Hidden Canyon Pool and Amenities


Hidden Canyon Entrance