Cenizo Journal Winter 2012 | Page 11

There really is no telling what you may encounter in the way of entertain- ment at the Starlight. How about a mar- velous documentary about the late singer-songwriter Blaze Foley accompa- nied by some of his musician friends playing his original songs? How about a flair bartender effortlessly pouring a dozen rainbow-colored cocktails from a sideways stack of martini glasses without spilling a drop? How about an outstand- ing exhibit of art made from local detri- tus? Rope tricks? Fire dancing? Seen it. At the Starlight. With my own eyes. Jason has plans in the works for bur- lesque and vaudeville in the future and maybe some comedy, too. Why not? And all this without a cover? Personally, I love the concept of taking in dinner and a show for the price of din- ner alone. Chef Diego Palacios’ menu is well worth exploring. It’s a point of pride with him that his sauces and dressings are all made from scratch. They’re made with love, too. The first thing you notice about Diego is that he’s a big guy. The second thing you notice, in rapid order, is that he’s soulful. His gigantic Diego Burger could probably be featured on Man vs. Food (big), but his silky, creamy, spinach-and-mushroom sauce on the chicken sauté makes me moan (soulful). As if that weren’t enough, Jason recently hired Kathy Wisdom, the origi- nal Kosmic Kowgirl, to staff the bar on weekends. So, even if there isn’t much going on on-stage at a given moment, you can always hang out watching Kathy mix it up with and for the cus- tomers, flashing her famous smile. Oh, and while the dance floor is still slanted, the restaurant portion has been made level and the bar is normal bar-height. You won’t think you’re growing or shrinking through-the-looking-glass style. Relax. Have a chat with the San Antonio couple from the next table cele- brating their 20th wedding anniversary. Listen to the tales of puma encounters from the guys who just got in from mountain-biking. You’ll have a blast, and who knows – you might even get to see Sandy doing an upside-down spread eagle suspended high above the stage from two red sashes. Really. NOW OPEN Accepting new patients Walk-ins welcome Se habla Español 2600 N. Hwy 118 (in the Medical Office portion of the Hospital) Monday through Friday • 8:00am to 5:00pm Dr. Catherine Harrington Family Practice / Fellowship-trained OB Board Certified Family Practice Dr. Harrington is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Meharry School of Medicine in Tennessee. She has a special interest in pedi- atric patients and OB’s. To make an appointment with Dr. Harrington, please call 432-837-0431. Dr. Rochelle Sohl Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery Board Certified OB/Gyn Dr. Sohl is an Honors graduate from the University of Texas San Antonio. She is an Alpine native and has special interests in menopause, pelvic floor surgeries and women’s health issues. To make an appointment with Dr. Sohl, please call 432-837-0430. Allison Ainsworth, ANP Allison Ainsworth is an adult nurse practitioner who offers primary care for men and women over the age of 13. Allison received her MSN while working at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She has worked with over 3,500 patients and also has experience in supervising care for a Nursing Home. Cenizo First Quarter 2012 11