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San Antonio
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Market Square is a large mexican style plaza, located near the Spanish Other area attractions: The King William Historic Area was home to leading German merchants
that The Arenson River Theater is located below La Villita, along the San
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Restaurant Biga
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using 2 tablespoons of the butter, grease eight 6-ounce custard cups. Use 1/4 cup of the sugar to dust cups and set aside. In a double boiler, melt chocolate and remaining butter and stir until smooth. (May microwave, checking and stirring at 30-second intervals.) Set aside to cool. Whip egg yolks until thick and lightly colored (they should triple in volume) and set aside. Whip egg whites until they are on the verge of forming very stiff peaks, then add remaining sugar, continuing to whip until very stiff peaks form. Stir part of cooled chocolate into egg yolks, then add remainder. Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture.
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Scald heavy cream over medium-high heat. Place cream in a bowl and add chopped chocolate and espresso. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until it thickens considerably. Form into eight 1-inch-diameter balls and keep cold until ready to use. (Will keep 1 week refrigerated.) | ||||||||||||||||
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hunger. In 1991 they opened their doors to guests, in a large renovated farmhouse. The backside of the building served as a bakery, with a separate retail entrance. Due to the success of the restaurant, the bakery has move to another location, to allow for more seating for diners. The chefs, who are also the owners, have studied under the training of Swiss and French 
chefs. They bring over 20 years of experience with them to this restaurant, from England, Chicago, Dallas and Houston, which is reflected in their menu. Dishes are prepared by taking regional favorites, and blending them in new and innovative ways. A recent review of the restaurant described it best as "The result is what I would consider Texas eclectic: a little bit of Texas, a little bit of Mexico, a little bit of the Southwest, all combined with classical as well as innovative techniques."
Governor's Palace. Some of the finest restaurants, shops and galleries in San Antonio can be found here. A favorite 
restaurant of locals, is Mi Tierra, a bustling 24-hour a day establishment. Visitors seek out El Mercado, the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. Hand-crafted specialties from Mexico, as well as fine pieces from local artisans can be found here, including leather goods, boots, clothing, iron work, pottery, laces and blankets. Items made from rattlesnakes are even available! Market Square is known as a central location for civic activities, and on most weekends there is a festival or party being hosted in the center courtyard.
settled in San Antonio in the late 19th-century. Many of the homes have now been turned into bed and breakfast inns, yet it is still a pleasure to walk the tree-ladened neighborhood is lined with elegant Victorian mansions. The Victorian Steve Homestead and Guenther House are both open to the public for tours. Breakfast and luncheon are available at the Guenther House, along with a small museum.
Antonio River. The stage is set in a bend on one side of the river, and the audience seating is situated directly across the river from it. Concert, re-enactment and theatrical performances are hosted here, under the stars, adding a fresh twist to the entertainment. 
