tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post2241010900930616662..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Supper for Lunch at Hotel EmmaShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-41202946883290768552015-11-29T21:57:39.805-06:002015-11-29T21:57:39.805-06:00I love it when old buildings are re purposed inste...I love it when old buildings are re purposed instead of being torn down and this one was done with such style! It's all grand but my favorite part (of many) is the tank seating! So cool!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-27077467552974742652015-11-29T09:42:32.332-06:002015-11-29T09:42:32.332-06:00We have so much history here and a lot of emphasis...We have so much history here and a lot of emphasis on preserving it.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-58234555904354955722015-11-29T09:40:51.775-06:002015-11-29T09:40:51.775-06:00It's a short drive from Houston so come on ove...It's a short drive from Houston so come on over!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-10943651008410005882015-11-29T09:40:05.120-06:002015-11-29T09:40:05.120-06:00You would enjoy our beautiful city.You would enjoy our beautiful city.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-74011014249637250952015-11-29T09:38:07.717-06:002015-11-29T09:38:07.717-06:00The whole place just felt right to me, appealing t...The whole place just felt right to me, appealing to both my love of city and country style.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-57493018824367752642015-11-29T09:35:39.449-06:002015-11-29T09:35:39.449-06:00Not too far by Texas or California standards! The...Not too far by Texas or California standards! There's also the National Butterfly Center down that way so plenty of reason for a roadtrip.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-36463073993309549982015-11-29T08:53:42.979-06:002015-11-29T08:53:42.979-06:00Great tour (as we've come to expect!) Ms. Shir...Great tour (as we've come to expect!) Ms. Shirley. The wonderful combination of new and old is the ideal way to celebrate the ongoing rebirth of the riverwalk and brewery facilities. San Antonio keeps proving it is a city with a clear vision for the future. TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-18913058353100325622015-11-29T05:08:45.675-06:002015-11-29T05:08:45.675-06:00I knew it had to be a very long time. It shows tha...I knew it had to be a very long time. It shows that nothing was forgotten. I hope I get to visit in 2016. Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-87376326549143320102015-11-28T09:34:09.360-06:002015-11-28T09:34:09.360-06:00I read it took about five years to complete the co...I read it took about five years to complete the construction and the concept had been in the works for a while before that so 10 years in all.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-52066464945301077492015-11-28T09:18:21.720-06:002015-11-28T09:18:21.720-06:00What a fun and interesting space! I like the nooks...What a fun and interesting space! I like the nooks and the gravel drive. I will have to go check it out in person. : )www.ravenscourtgardens. comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352192526462955088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43229517493404546692015-11-28T05:17:40.429-06:002015-11-28T05:17:40.429-06:00WOW! What a great restoration/redesign or whatever...WOW! What a great restoration/redesign or whatever. This is industrial design at its very best. I just love the repurposed artifacts. I can't help but wonder how long the project took from concept to opening. I think a movie set designer was the perfect choice for this job. Thank you for taking us on the adventure. Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-61126849789960419302015-11-27T22:16:04.257-06:002015-11-27T22:16:04.257-06:00It's a fascinating place. I'm with Luisa ...It's a fascinating place. I'm with Luisa - I need to put a visit on my bucket list.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56435580696316851802015-11-27T17:59:30.936-06:002015-11-27T17:59:30.936-06:00Thanks for the tour! This is a really great update...Thanks for the tour! This is a really great update to the building. I am a complete sucker for the industrial look when it's paired with natural materials like old wood and leather. I'll have to check it out the next time I'm in San Antonio.Lorihttp://gardenerofgoodandevil.wordpress.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-34747715486435576712015-11-27T17:54:40.938-06:002015-11-27T17:54:40.938-06:00Great tour! I LOVE it [puts "visit San Antoni...Great tour! I LOVE it [puts "visit San Antonio, stay at Hotel Emma" on bucket list]. Hmmm, it's not too far from Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival...Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.com