The Olmos Pharmacy is Back!

That's Right! And I am wicked happy and lucky to be working with Rod Campbell, Carlos Padilla and Stefan Shambora, some really cool, dedicated folks on the rebirth and rebranding of the classic Olmos Pharmacy Diner and Pub here in San Antonio.

Awesome Angus Beef Bacon Cheeseburger complete with a side salad with bleu cheese and an icey cold pint of Lucky Ol' Sun; a Belgian Strong Pale Ale style beer brewed by San Antonio's own Ranger Creek Brewing. 

Classic Shakes & Malts since 1944. Real deal, old school soda fountain drinks and now featuring 10 Rotating Taps of great, locally crafted IPA's, Ales and Cider!

Breakfast served until 3:00 PM!

We're working hard on the big Grand Re-Opening scheduled for early 2014 in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the world famous Olmos Pharmacy.

Just a few things in progress: A San Antonio/Pharmacy centric Timeline Wall Mural that will include the Mayors of San Antonio, price of shakes, burgers, milk, gas, mortgage and beer. 

And starting soon... Show up at the Olmos Pharmacy on your birthday and enjoy anything on the menu at prices from the year you were born!

Mucho mas forthcoming... Stay Tuned!

UPDATE: Starting July 15

The Pharmacy is Open For Breakfast at 6:30 am!

New Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 6:30am until MidnightSaturdays 9am to 1amSundays 9am to 9pm
(except the 2nd Sunday of each month: 9am to 6pm

Olmos Pharmacy Diner and Pub

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HMK

Official Barriba HMK Fiesta Countdown Wall Art

It's always Fiesta at Barriba Cantina on the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk right above the County Line BBQ.

Here's my latest installment at the Barriba Cantina. Read all about it! HMK + Barriba Cantina San Antonio Express News

Viva Fiesta!

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HMK

Sweet Dreams

Working on the branding and identity development of the soon to be open Dog & Bee Pub in Beeville the last few months I've had hexagons and honeycombs invading my dreams and seemingly popping up everywhere I look. These are a few of my favorite examples:


Honeycomb window in Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, thanks to Apartment Therapy.

Nectar is a hanging lamp series by Rebecca Asquith made of lightweight felted polyester that resemble the shapes seen in beehives. At night, they show off a warm glow that emphasizes the unique hexagonal construction.

The Hive Vase from the folks at West Elm.

The Interior Design of The Disney Store Headquarters by Clive Wilkinson Architects


And finally, these very cool honeycomb shelves from the UK's Unto This Last.

Some Sweet Honey Facts:

1. Honey contains vitamins and antioxidants, but is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free!
2. One antioxidant called “pinocembrin” is only found in honey.
3. Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.
4. Honey has the ability to attract and absorb moisture, which makes it remarkably soothing for minor burns and helps to prevent scarring.
5. Honey speeds the healing of open wounds and also combats infection.
6. As recently as the First World War, honey was being mixed with cod liver oil to dress wounds on the battlefield.
7. Modern science now acknowledges honey as an anti-microbial agent, which means it deters the growth of certain types of bacteria, yeast and molds.
8. Honey and beeswax form the basics of many skin creams, lip-balms, and hand lotions.
9. According to Dr. Paul Gold, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, “people remember things much better after they’ve consumed glucose, a form of sugar found in honey.”
10. Honey is nature’s energy booster! It provides a concentrated energy source that helps prevent fatigue and can boost athletic performance.
11. Recent studies have proven that athletes who took some honey before and after competing recovered more quickly than those who did not.
12. Honey supplies 2 stages of energy. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly and gives an immediate energy boost. The fructose is absorbed more slowly providing sustained energy.

Gracias to Golden Blossom Honey for the honey facts info.


The flip-side of our first batch of Dog & Bee coasters incorporates a series of honeycombs to play BuzzBee©, a simple little parlor game that's currently in development - stay tuned!

Oh, and one last thing, have you heard about the Magic Hexagon? Pretty sweet stuff!

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Just In Time For Fiesta!

This is pretty genius. I think every bar should print these on the flip-side of all their napkins.

Think about it.

Get yours here.

Don't be a selfish idiot - don't drink and drive!

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That's Right. Beer!

His Master's Vice

Coming Soon to a Pub near me, email me if you need one!

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I Like It On Top

New Mad Dog's Pub Tease...

Guinness Pool Cue

Me likey. Makes me want to drink pints and play darts.

Guinness Pool Cue ad from Tank Communications, Chicago.

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Hmmm. Beer...

More Beer!

Happy Birthday Susan and Tish!

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HMK

Murphy's Graphic Design Laws

Creative inspiration flows in inverse proportion to the distance from the studio.


Ain't that the truth! Just one of Graphic Design Laws from the smart folks over at Murphy's Graphic Design Laws.

Might be a nice campaign for Murphy's...

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HMK

Thanks to Murphy, Swiss Miss, Sara and D. Keith Robinson for the fine shot.

Beer Ads From Old Newspapers

Grab yourself a cold frosty one and enjoy this nice collection of Beer Ads From Old Newspapers thanks to N.Poell.

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HMK

Enough Already!

"Four-dollar-a-gallon gasoline may be a cause for outrage. But it pales next to the righteous fury provoked by five-dollar-a-pint beer.

Beer prices at bars and restaurants have risen over the past few months, as prices of hops and barley have skyrocketed and retail business has slowed alongside the economy.

Some restaurants have replaced 16-ounce pint glasses with 14 ouncers -- a type of glassware one bartender called a "falsie."

And customers are complaining that bartenders are increasingly putting less than 16 ounces of beer in a pint glass, filling up the extra space with foam."

Outrageous!

Read the rest of Nancy Keates' piece over at The Wall Street Journal.

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I forget who shot these beers, sorry!

Eisenbahn Strong Beer

Funny stuff from Agency CCZ Communications, Brazil.

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Thanks again Freddie.

Color & Meaning

Q: I'm working on a series of logos and labels for a Japanese micro brewery in Osaka catering to a niche of affluent water-skiing Hawaiian Monks. Are there any colors I should avoid that might have potential inherent negative cultural connotations?

A: That's an excellent question. I suggest you pay a visit to the smart folks over at Sibagraphics.

It's a great start anyway!

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HMK

Wurstfest 2007!

Remember: WURSTFEST always starts on the Friday before the first Monday in November.

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HMK

...for some unknown reason, this kinda crap is way more funny when it's not clogging my email... And I'm thinking the beer might have something to do with it too...

LOL Cat

Just thinking...

So, there's this 2006 study that found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year.

Another study found that Americans drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year.

So, on average, Americans get about 41 miles per gallon.

Not Bad.

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HMK

Thanks Mark!

100% Nice!

Not only is this simply an awesome use of typography, this is a totally killer ambigram advertising Artois Peeterman, Stella’s 4% sister ale. Thanks to David Rainbird over at 30gms.


Very nice.

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HMK

Miller High Life Gets Real

Very cool!

Happy Easter!

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Guinness Genius

This Guinness coaster becomes legible only in the reflection of a dark beer in a clean glass. Nice stuff from AMV BBDO London.

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HMK

Thanks to the kids at Ad Hunt