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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

John Rutherford | john.rutherford@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

BOO-ERNE, IT'S TIME FOR TRICKS AND MANY TREATS! BOERNE, GET READY FOR SPOOKY SPIRITS AND SCRUMPTIOUS TREATS! For anyone that likes to eat, definitely one of my passions, our October issue is right up your alley. Yes, folks, this is our Foodie edition! We have restaurants, culinary ideas, wine tours, incredible art, and some amazing people that are giving back to our wonderful community every day. While October may or may not bring those cooler temperatures we are all craving in South Texas by now, the evenings are usually a little cooler and our dinners may

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be a little heavier. Deep red wines, amazing starchy veggies, tasty meats, wonderful cheeses, and maybe a touch more indulgence in something sweet now that we won't be walking around half-dressed for a few months. If we are lucky, some of this will be in front of a cozy fire when the sun goes down. With the holiday season sparking with our spooky end of the month, remember, this is the time to spend as much time with our loved ones as we can. They are only getting older and we should cherish every minute. We all know that we sometimes take them for granted as we have reached that "sprint" time of the year with everything going on. Just don't forget to breathe and enjoy what life has for you and your family, every day …

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 18 Richter Restaurants Continue to Shine Introducing Chef Frank

22 Hill Country Family Services Corner Cupboard Serving Kendall County Residents in Crisis

24 Fall Scenes Produced By A Signature Production Fun and Elegant Decor for Halloween

24 34

34 Joshua Cunningham and Chick-fil-A A Winning Combination

22 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Hops & Vine

Culinary Creations

22 Giving Back 24 Open House 26 Artist’s Palette 28 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Food & Wine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Inspired By

"Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:7

GOOD TIMES 1.

August and September Busy Months in Boerne The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce hosted many events during the last couple of months. The 100 Women of the Hill Country awarded its first recipient $10K. Several new businesses opened to provide more shopping, dining, socializing and fun in Kendall County. Art continues to be a mainstay in town with classes and exhibits to enjoy.

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FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION BOERNE ISD STADIUM NIGHTS

First Responders, please arrive in uniform at 6:25 p.m. and you will be directed to the Varsity Locker Room

First Responders, please arrive in uniform at 6:25 p.m. and you will be directed to the Fieldhouse

It is our privilege to host a special recognition of law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel whose service and sacrifice keep our community safe. First Responders may join us for one or both nights on the field and should park in the north end zone by the scoreboard.

AROUND TOWN

BOERNE CEMETERY TOUR

CROP HUNGER WALK

The Genealogical Society of Kendall County,

A new community outreach project is launching

Patrick Heath Public Library, and Boerne City

in November. Hunger & Homelessness Week (Nov.

Parks and Recreation are co-sponsoring a Boerne

13-19) seeks to raise funds and awareness to address

Cemetery Tour on October 23 at 10:00 am. Twelve

food insecurity and homelessness in Boerne,

graves will be highlighted; a reenactor will share a

regionally, and worldwide. A Crop Hunger Walk is

story about that person. Graves to be visited are

scheduled for November 13. An event for teenagers

the Bickel family, where seventeen-year-old daugh-

and their parents will be on November 17. Partners

ter Catharina will share the story of the murder of

include St. Mark Presbyterian Church, St. Mark Early

her family by unknown assailants in 1868. Other

Learning Center, Touchstone Church, Boerne ISD,

featured visits are George Wilkins Kendall, Kendall

the City of Boerne, Hill Country Family Services,

County’s namesake, his wife and eight sher-

Love Boerne Kids, Boerne Radio, Kronkosky Place,

iffs. Admission for the tour is free.

Hill Country Daily Bread, and Boerne YMCA. Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle. com/Boerne using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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HOPS & VINE

BOERNE WINE TOURS

OFFERS FABULOUS TRIPS INTO THE HILL COUNTRY

Kristie Kniesel

“WHEN I MOVED TO THE AREA IN 2017 WITH MY HUSBAND AND SON, I WAS WANTING A CAREER CHANGE FROM MY FORMER TECH CAREER. I saw a huge need for transportation services, so I formed Hill Country Crown SUV.” Providing rides to the San Antonio and Austin airports and eventually focusing on wine tours, Kristie Kniesel saw a need and filled it. After extensive market research, she discovered that none of the numerous tour companies in Fredericksburg were interested in coming to Boerne to pick up passengers. "Since I was doing so well before and after COVID, I bought a domain and began building my specialty brand. Boerne Wine Tours boasts two vehicles now: a black Ford Expedition with three rows, able to seat seven people, in the luxury of leather seating; and an eleven-passenger Mercedes Sprinter Van,

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with the high-roof." Teri Hauger, a Cordillera resident, has partnered with Kristie and obtained the van exclusively for Boerne Wine Tours. Both vehicles are already in great demand.

Kristie plans to expand her tours to the wonderful distilleries in Comfort, Hye, Johnson City and along U.S. Highway 281. She also introduces her passengers to a great lunch at one of the many eateries along the route. When asked about touring breweries, Kristie stated she didn’t want to take away from the fabulous breweries and brew pubs located in Boerne. Her favorite tour includes visits to St. Tryphon’s, Singing Waters and Bending Branch. Costs for the tours is included on the website. She credits her fellow members in Hill Country Women in Business for getting her first driving business off the ground. https://boernewinetours.com/

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CULINARY CREATIONS

SWEETS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

SWE ET MEMORIES IN A BOX CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE SIERRA, “LOVES CREATING SO MUCH THAT I’VE COMBINED MY LOVE OF ART AND BAKING! I love a good sugar cookie, and know our cookie kits will bring a lot of fun and good memories to your family.” Named for cardinals symbolizing loved ones now passed, Redbird Bakehouse is Sierra’s creation. Her family of six enjoys cooking and baking together and thus inspired her to offer her tasty cookie kits, Sweet Memories in a Box. She bakes a variety of shapes and sizes of her special recipe pre-baked sugar cookies and offers six cookies with four to six colors and sprinkles to make the icing. Fun in a box! Sierra likes to try out various flavors in her sugar cookies – always delicious and unique. She also offers custom-made cookies already decorated to your requests. She is always filling orders and welcomes all newcomers to her business. Sierra is a commissioned artist in pencil and acrylics and plays clarinet in the symphonic band. Her parents are Kassie and David Soldano. Kassie owns Clearview Bookkeeping, LLC and David is an executive at Sonora Insurance. Follow

PHOTOGRAPHY KASSIE SOLDANO

ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK

Sierra on her Facebook page: Redbird Bakehouse.

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R IC H T E R R E S TAU R A N T S C ON T I N U E TO SH I N E

INTRODUCING CHEF FRANK

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PHOTOGRAPHY GUY SANDERS

AT RICHTER THERE’S A NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF,

satisfying veggie options. The Asian Fusion menu first

FRANK RAMIREZ, WHO WAS PROMOTED IN THE

featured in the Cork & Keg is now available throughout

LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. Also serving as Front

Richter restaurants. Always make room for Cheesecake

of the House Manager Chef Frank has been a part

with fresh daily special toppings. It is a huge hit, along

of the Richter Family from the very beginning. “I am

with the Monster Cinnamon Rolls at Richter Bakhaus,

incredibly proud of the dynamic environment we have

which have become an internet-fueled bestseller. The

created; there’s no place I’d rather be.” Having served

Bakhaus is open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on

as Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Manager, as well

Thursdays through Saturdays.

as a head banquet chef, Frank’s wealth of opportunities

Richter has hand-crafted Cocktails to go again, so

have allowed him to understand all aspects of the culi-

customers can take the party home. Cork & Keg is con-

nary field. “A truly successful operation needs a cohe-

tinually upgrading its unique wine selection, customer

sive front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house team in

education opportunities, and service levels. There

order to provide guests with the best culinary experience

is live music every Saturday night at the Cork & Keg,

and an inviting atmosphere. We at Richter Tavern have

which is open on Sundays and Mondays from 11:00 a.m.

something for everyone.” Hours for the Tavern are 11:00

until 5:00 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11:00

a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and

a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays from

from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

The menus have been expanded to include all three

The restaurants get daily deliveries of fresh produce

floors with the revamping of the primary kitchen in the

and meats; every bit of the food is used daily to ensure

Tavern. The variety of cooking styles is surely aimed to

freshness. There is zero percent spoilage. Owners Guy

please: from Pizza and Burgers to Steak and Fish plus

and Joi Sanders deliver cooked meals to the Kendall

Sushi Rolls. The menu will continue to change season-

County Women’s Shelter on a weekly basis. Things are

ally. Favorites like the Grilled Akuashi and New York Strip

running smoothly and the Richter restaurants have been

will have adjustments to the seasonings with each new

successful. It has been a challenge to find experienced

season. The Pan Roasted Snapper is actually cooked in

employees to keep up with growing customer base. “We

the pizza oven, which adds a unique flavor. The Cheese

look forward to finishing up the year 2021 strong!” Read

Tortellini and Pesto-based Veggie Pizza provide very

more at: https://richterboerne.com/.

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GIVING BACK

hill countr y family ser vices PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/

CORNER CUPBOARD SERVING KENDALL COUNTY RESIDENTS IN CRISIS

RHONDA

MCNEILL,

FOOD

NUTRITION

Antonio Food Bank, H-E-B and through donations

PROGRAM MANAGER, GAVE US A TOUR OF THE

by the community and organizations. Rhonda

MINI SHOPPING MARKET ON ADVOGT STREET IN

fills the shelves with nonfood items that may be

BOERNE ON THE SAME DAY HCFS CELEBRATED

needed in a crisis, like personal hygiene products,

ITS 36TH ANNIVERSARY. The shelves are filled with

cleaning products and necessities like batteries

canned goods, fresh artisan breads from H-E-B in

and light bulbs. She attempts to keep the “junk

Boerne, and healthy produce, as well as dairy prod-

food” off the shelves so that the families can enjoy

ucts and lean meats. All goods are donated by the San

healthier choices.

Rhonda McNeill, Food and Nutrition Program Manager

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AND

COOLEY PORTRAITS

Currently, they are only providing curbside service. Please check the website for current days and hours. Applications may be found

move forward with as many tools as possible. We reassess quarterly

on the website and an initial screening will be done.

to see if the solutions are working or not. A crisis does not last a life-

Staci Almager, Chief Executive Officer, explained that the Corner Cupboard provides for families in active crises with clients moving

time. We work carefully with our clients to ensure they are planning for their future after their crisis."

to self-sustaining situations with time. "Case managers work with

HCFS provides clothing and household needs based on availabil-

clients to help identify the barriers which prevent them from working

ity in the secondhand retail store Random Hangers & Warehouse.

through the crisis. Clients set their own goals and we guide them to

Contact info@hcfstx.org or call 830.249.8643 for inquiries.

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nes p e y c s b r o l l duced n t u a n r a e g f si o i pro t a duc

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line with our vision of playfully spooky with unique details to make them feel extra special. Happy fall and happy decorating, friends! Fall

Scenes

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

ART AS EMOTION CONTINUES ITS VISION

first-ever master artwork show

to open at boerne’s bevy hotel WHEN MARK HOLLY, SHARON WHISNAND, AND BOB LOMBARDI CAME TOGETHER TO CREATE ART AS EMOTION (ARTASEMOTION.COM), THEY DID SO WITH A COMMON VISION: TO BRING TEXAS ARTISTS BEFORE THE EYES, HEARTS, AND MINDS OF ART CURATORS AND

Austin, Dallas — and everywhere in between — all have

CONNOISSEURS ACROSS THE STATE AND BEYOND.

much to offer in the way of art, with artists comparable

“The Texas art scene is quickly coming into its own, similar

in skill and vision to those found on the U.S coasts and

to how the Texas wine-making and craft beer brewing scenes

internationally. Great art isn’t limited to select geographic

have grown over the last decade,” says photographer, Mark

areas; it is created everywhere. And with the picturesque

Holly. “Collectors are realizing that San Antonio, Houston,

scenery and robust culture of Texas, how can an artist here not be inspired to create?”

From this point of view, the Master Artwork Show was born. The event, taking place November 19 and 20 at The Bevy Hotel in Boerne, will feature select Texas artists showcasing original paintings, photography, metal sculptures, handcrafted jewelry, and more. “There will truly be something for everyone,” says Mark. “It’s an upscale exhibition and sale unlike anything we’ve seen in Boerne before.” The Master Artwork Show is free and open to the public. A portion of proceeds will benefit Ballet San Antonio. Find more details and sponsorship information at masterartworkshow.com.

ARTICLE SHAWNA HOLLY/CIBOLO CREATIVE MEDIA CO.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

eating a colorful plate FALL COLOR IS NOT JUST FOR TREES

FALL ALSO IS THE PERFECT TIME TO START EATING A COLORFUL AND HEALTHY PLATE FOR YOUR DAILY MEALS AND FOR ENTERTAINING. From bright orange pumpkins to shiny red apples and vibrant blueberries, the color of each vegetable reflects the phytochemicals it contributes to a healthy diet. As you plan fall meals, consider Melissa Crawley, M.D. at Texas Oncology–Boerne

adding these colorful fall vegetables for flavor and nutrition: Apples provide dietary fiber and polyphenols which are plant compounds that partner with gut microbes to create an environment that may help reduce the risk of cancer. Blueberries are rich in protective plant compounds that may improve brain, eye, and heart health along with reducing cancer risk. Low in calories, blueberries are high in nutrients like fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of fruits and vegetables. When blueberries are frozen quickly after picking, they remain high in nutrients and protective phytochemicals for months. During the fall season, save money and increase convenience by choosing frozen berries. Pumpkin is flavorful, especially high in vitamin A, and linked to many health benefits. Pumpkins contain antioxidants which may protect your cells against damage by free radicals, highly unstable molecules produced by the body’s metabolic process. Excessive free radicals create a state called oxidative stress, which has been linked to chronic illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. Pumpkin can help boost your immune system, and it has been linked to maintaining strong eyesight as your body ages. Tomatoes are an excellent source of many vitamins. Protein rich, tomatoes are low in sodium and help blood circulation. “Good nutrition is essential to staying healthy and having the energy for optimal quality of life,” said Melissa Crawley, M.D. at Texas Oncology–Boerne. “Eating a broad diet, rich in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, is important.”

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FOOD & WINE

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WHETHER YOU KNOW HIM FROM THE NETFLIX HIT RESTAURANTS

CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

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a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.” Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland. “Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.” 30

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

COMEDY FOR A CAUSE

REO SPEEDWAGON 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

FIFTH ANNUAL HILL COUNTRY’S GOT TALENT

dian, will perform from 6:00 until 8:00

See REO Speedwagon at 8:00 p.m. in

Fundraiser to benefit Boerne Community

p.m. at the library amphitheater on

one of three tour stops in Texas. REO

Theatre. Judges for the talent contest

October 2. All proceeds benefit Hill

Speedwagon has sold more than 40

include Keith Domke, editor of the

Country Family Services. Live enter-

million albums around the globe, and

Boerne Star, District Judge Kirsten

tainment, food trucks, desserts, drinks,

Cronin and bandmates Bruce Hall

Cohoon, and David Lee, a Grammy

and mosquito spray will be provided.

(bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards),

nominated

Tickets $20.

Dave Amato (guitar), and Bryan Hitt

Spring Branch. Contestants will per-

(drums) are electrifying audiences

form a variety of acts in hopes of win-

worldwide in concert with hits

ning cash prizes. Reservations and

and fan-favorites. Tickets: www.

sponsorship information are on the

eventbrite.com/e/168147209831

website at www.boernetheatre.org/

Patrick Heath Public Library

Gary DeLena, a New York City come-

BOERNE BOOK & ARTS FESTIVAL Main Plaza in Boerne

Join us on Main Plaza for the 2021 Boerne Book & Arts Festival on October 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Featured authors include: John Erickson (Hank the

The Roundup Music Venue

Wild Arrow Ranch in Waring

singer-songwriter

from

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9 PATRIOT BBQ & CHARITY RAFFLE Tusculum Brewing Company

30 THE AGRICULTURAL SPOOKTACULAR

Cowdog), Diana López, Katherine Sharp

Boerne Sunrise Rotary Club hosts

Landdeck, Tammie Jo Shults, Bruce

this event from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

We have a full lineup of fun for all ages.

Shackelford, and more! Go to www.

with music by Ken Muniz Bauchman

At 6:00 p.m., the spooky extravaganza

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starting at 5:00 and ending at

begins when the museum turns into a

8:00 p.m. BBQ/Raffle tickets $20

haunted Halloween town with Area 51

each. $10 for Raffle ticket only.

Big Red Barn, The Wizard of Oz Pioneer

Benefits

ROTC,

House, and more! A DJ band will play

scholarships and Boerne charities.

tunes in the evening with spooky movies

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on the walls. 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS

LEADING WITH INSPIRATION AND LOVE FOR HIS PASSION

HE LOVES THE PATH HE’S CHOSEN AND HE LOVES TO SHARE WHAT INSPIRES HIM. Joshua Cunningham is the owner of the new Chick-fil-A in Leon Springs. Except for a year in banking, he has been associated with Chick-fil-A since he was sixteen years old. He is married to Kelly and they have a daughter, Kynleigh. At the new store there are 135 employees, 32 leaders and 4 executive directors. “There is not a single role that I don’t get to do if I choose! I love the daily diversity and complexity and I feel I am challenged to nourish bodies as well as souls. Guests love our brand.” Cunningham’s organization has elevated the guest experience in the drivethrough, takeout and dine-in. Deliveries are available within a fifteen-minute drive. As a good steward to those who pass through his organization, “I hope they feel what I feel every day: I don’t go to work, I go to passion. I have such a sense of purpose that the employees can feel it.” When asked about his goals, Cunningham responded that he wants to create a benchmark of the guest experience and develop people to help them change the world in any industry. “I love watching people grow and reach their full potential. I am a dream manager and foster setting people up for success. They are able to make connections for whatever they choose to do later on.”

Boerne Lifestyle | October 2021

Joshua Cunningham and C h i c k- f i l- A