Gone but not forgotten in San Antonio! (Austin, Orange: commercial, traffic)

[gy2020]

Go for it!!!

[Cookiemeister]

Originally Posted by TexaCo Mom

I missed it too, but checked the Food Network site and it's scheduled to re-air again soon on these dates/times.

Jun 27, 2008 9:00 PM ET/PT
Jun 27, 2008 12:00 AM ET/PT
Jun 30, 2008 1:00 PM ET/PT
Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM ET/PT
Jul 21, 2008 1:30 AM ET/PT
Aug 01, 2008 9:30 PM ET/PT
Aug 01, 2008 12:30 AM ET/PT

Thanks alot!

[Willsatx]

I passed by that Taco Taco on Hilderbrand the other day, and was trying to remember the name of the eatery when it first opened up. It is driving me crazy trying to remember the name.

[Primo]

Originally Posted by Willsatx

I passed by that Taco Taco on Hilderbrand the other day, and was trying to remember the name of the eatery when it first opened up. It is driving me crazy trying to remember the name.

I believe it originally was a Toddle House....something like a Waffle House.

[Willsatx]

I asked a friend and he told me it was "Steak and EGG", doing a search that was the place I was thinking about.

[GWhopper]

Originally Posted by majormadmax

We were out and about today, and the wife wanted to stop by Toy Zone on the northern frontage rood of 1604 just west of 281. I took the opportunity to check out a place I have always wanted to investigate, what appears to have been a small Japanese-like garden between North 1604 and Proton Road (see first map). I hiked from the 1604 end of it all the way to Proton Road, and saw that there was much more to it then what I recall seeing from the frontage road. As you get closer to Proton Road, there is quite the park built there; but it is neglected and even a shopping cart tossed in the water.

This seems like it was a really cool place, but the construction around it has squeezed what's left of this park. Does anyone know the history behind this place?

These are thumbnails, click on any of them for the full-sized photo. The first five are from MS Live Search, the rest I took this afternoon.

















Cheers! M2

I worked right next to there for 5 years. Let me ask a few questions of my former employers....

[Sweetie Pie]

Originally Posted by Primo

I believe it originally was a Toddle House....something like a Waffle House.

I think you are very right! It was a Toddle House!

[Primo]

Originally Posted by Willsatx

I asked a friend and he told me it was "Steak and EGG", doing a search that was the place I was thinking about.

It was probably both. Steak and Egg bought Toddle House out. Waffle House was a break-away compay from the original Toddle House.
Toddle House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Anyone have an idea when it opened?

[blabride]

Originally Posted by redwideglide

I have seen a few posts here about old hobby shops, so here are two that we'll see if anyone remembers:

1) Cess and Ronnies - it was located on McCullough Ave., I believe in Olmos Park. It was on the left side of the street inbound, and was in an old house. They carried a ton of plastic model kits, trains, etc. There was even a train that circled the shop outside that I think was large enough for small kids to ride. I remember the couple who owned it being old when I was a kid in the late '60's and early '70's. I have not been in that part of town is ages, so don't know if the house is still there or not.

2) This one is really strange, and I can't recall the name, but there was a radiator repair shop on the corner of I10 and Fred. Rd. (SE corner insode of I10 I recall) who's owner must have been big into model kits and toys. There were a bunch of glass cases around the shop with all sorts of old toys in them, and they sold some of them, and model kits and repaired radiators. It was one of the most bizarre combination of things that I have ever seen. I can't imagine that it's still there, and wish I could remember the name.

Anyone remember these?

Outstanding!!! Cess and Ronnies! I have been trying to figure this one out for twenty years! I went in that place about once with my brother in law when I was about 12. It was gone by the time I really wish it existed. But I do remember passing by that place almost once a week and drooling on the car window as my mom would not stop. When I finally went around 72 I thought it was the most amazing place in the world. I have also been to the gentlemans place on Fredericksburg road. I used to know his name but it has been at least 7 or 8 years since I have seen him. He was really big into trains and had amased an amazing collection of stuff over the years. I don't know if he is still around or not, he was getting up there. I will have to check next time I am there. Luckily my favorite Hobby Shop in SA is still there, Dibbles over on Donaldson. In fact, I was just there last month giving Jeff a bunch of my money. If you want a real blast from the past you must stop in. It has not changed at all in about 40 years. It along with Kings in Austin are the last true model shops left in Texas.
Thanks again for this wonderful memory.
SB

[Willsatx]

Originally Posted by Primo

It was probably both. Steak and Egg bought Toddle House out. Waffle House was a break-away compay from the original Toddle House.
Toddle House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Anyone have an idea when it opened?

Thanks I remembered it as steak and egg, thanks for the information on toddle house. Great memory Primo.