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place for anyone who wants good steak and seafood - hold the fine-dining ambience and
matching prices.
Paloma Blanca
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MEXICAN
$$
( 210-822-6151; 5800 Broadway St; lunch $8-10, mains $10-18; 11am-9pm Mon-Wed, to 10pm Thu & Fri,
10am-10pm Sat, 10am-9pm Sun)
There are oodles of great Mexican choices around, but this place
sets itself apart with a sleek and stylish ambience - think dim lighting, exposed brick
walls and oversized artwork - and food that definitely lives up to the decor.
Il Sogno Osteria
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( 210-223-3900; 200 E Grayson St; mains $14-32; 11:30am-2pm & 6-9:30pm Tue-Sun)
This stylish
former warehouse space in the Pearl complex is frequently packed with people vying for a
shot at the fresh, house-made pastas. Best for groups of four or less, since space is at a
premium. If you can swing it, get a front-row seat facing the open kitchen and sitting at
the bar.
ITALIAN
$$$
TOP OF CHAPTER
5
Greater San Antonio
Amy's Ice Cream
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ICE CREAM
$
( 210-832-8886; 255 E Basse Rd, the Quarry; 11am-11pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Choose your
ice cream, pick a topping - then watch the staff pulverize the two into a blended little cup
of heaven.
Drinking & Nightlife
A heavy concentration of the city's watering holes is downtown, but for more interesting
choices, head to Southtown, which has a more independent-minded nightlife. Most bars
stay open until 2am daily, while a few clubs stay hoppin' until 4am. San Antonio doesn't
have a real club scene, but some of its dance clubs are big enough to pack in half the city.
