Gone But Not Forgotten in San Antonio! - Part I (Austin: volcano, girlfriend)

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by georgepwebster

Ralph Broncusio (sp) worked for Valerio's before having a culinary disagreement and opening Naples in the early 1950's.

You guys never heard of Maury Maverick Fong? The neon flags on the ceiling are a San Antonio treasure.

What was the name of the Mexican restaurant on Broadway that had a lot of the Aztec Theatre Aztec artifacts? It was owned by artist, Alberto Mijangos, former cultural attache at the Mexican Consulate, and San Antonio Artist of the Year. Was it "Mijango's"?

The "Mexiteria" Maury Maverick was mayor back late 20' early 30's. He is responsible for the term "Maverick"
I remember Naples.

[disappear-here]

Originally Posted by Dwangle

I am afraid to post this but does anyone remember the Gambler over by Ingram mall or the Tin Bucket or Peoples?

I remember Peoples on Blanco and 410. They had this great salad bar or something like that. What I remember was that there was chocolate mousse at the buffet (or salad bar). I think there was another location, but I can't remember where.

I also remember Tin Bucket. They had blue Margaritas.

I think I remember the Gambler. Was it near the Tin Bucket?

[Willsatx]

Yeah People's I think was way ahead of its time.

[SATX56]

Who was asking about Wolffe Inn? I have info.

[offshore92135]

i know what you mean. i had a special attachment to the old lackland drive-in on somerset rd during my teen years, in the mid to late seventies. ....gone but not forgotten.

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by offshore92135

i know what you mean. i had a special attachment to the old lackland drive-in on somerset rd during my teen years, in the mid to late seventies. ....gone but not forgotten.

I've been there many times. Now there's a Sam's club warehouse in it's place.

[SanAntoQT]

Originally Posted by satx56

I've been there many times. Now there's a Sam's club warehouse in it's place.

Cochino! I know what kind of movies they showed there! *lol*

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by SanAntoQT

Cochino! I know what kind of movies they showed there! *lol*

But, that's what they all did in there dying days! What's up QT

[SanAntoQT]

Originally Posted by satx56

But, that's what they all did in there dying days! What's up QT

Yep...the same thing happened to the Trail Drive-In. Not much going on, satx...how 'bout with you?

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by SanAntoQT

Yep...the same thing happened to the Trail Drive-In. Not much going on, satx...how 'bout with you?

It's pretty quiet. My boys are in town from Valencia. We used to look out our kitchen window at the Trail's Marquee or front of the screen. We lived across Military drive from it. They completely redid the neon and stuff for a nationwide Lincoln Mercury Commercial. Then a few days later I looked out the window and it was gone. Sad.