HEADLINER !

Construction has commenced on the HEB Park Pavilion designed by Mata+Garcia Architects LLP for the City of Mercedes. Pietra Construction of Harlingen is the general contractor for the project.

Talking Turkey !

 

Breaking bread together before our holiday break, left to right are:  Audrey Tower, Intern; Adolfo Vela, Construction Manager; Ami Avalos, Intern; Efrain Martinez, Intern; Antonio Mata, Administrative Assistant; Fernando Mata, Architect; Audel Gonzalez, IT Department; Juan Torres, Intern; Antonio Garces, Intern; Benjamin Pacheco, Intern and Rey Zamora, Architect.  Behind the camera; Hector Rene Garcia, Architect.

Apollo Collins - Our Intern Barkitect!

Apollo Collins, the pride and joy of architect Christopher Collins, reviews the work of his master during a Saturday workshop. Apollo goes from desk to desk to greet familiar faces but mostly lounges at Christopher's side. "We all enjoy having him around and Apollo loves the attention," says MG partner Hector Rene Garcia.   "We believe that he brings a nice change of atmosphere. If someone is having a tense day, you just bring him in and he changes the dynamic in the office."  Staff cubicles are fitted with toddler gates to keep dogs in place while filing cabinets are filled with dog chow. "He brings me joy and happiness and helps me be more productive at work," says Collins. We agree!

Comfort Food

The favorite of several MG'ers: Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap at Seoul House.

Solo Empanadas - El Sabor de Argentina

MGa Recommends: Solo Empanadas - El Sabor de Argentina. Want to taste something different and delicious? Solo Empanadas is the place in McAllen. The restaurant is cozy - three booths and a bar with stools; Argentinian music playing in the background. Autographed jerseys of Messi and Maradona frame the bright orange walls. The Ensalada Gaucha is a salad with lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives, and manchego cheese topped with a tangy vinagrette dressing. Among the empanada fillings our staff  prefers are the rajas con queso empanada (cheese/peppers), a carne saltena (meat & potato), the caprese, humita (corn, onion and cheese) and carne dulce (sweet meat). The chimichurri sauce to dip your empanada is also tasty. Deeeeeeelish! Solo Empanadas is located at 4109 N 10th St., McAllen, TX 78504; T: 956.686.1555.

M*GA Recommends: Roosevelt's at 7

This is our latest installment in a series of monthly posts documenting local restaurants favored by Mata*Garcia Architects due to their inspired and inspiring menus.  Located at the corner of Main Street and Ivy Avenue, and a 1/2 block from our office, Roosevelt's at 7 has a non-pretentious atmosphere and a really good vibe. You can also choose from 48 micro-brews and imports on tap, 85 of hard-to-find bottled beers from around the world and 42 wine selections. The Valley has a gem here and doesn't even know it. Salads, panini's and pizza's comprise the bulk of the food selections.  You will find M*GA staff and clients here on a frequent basis.  Join us!

Bruschetta

Chicken Salad Panini

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