This history of Finck's Cigar Factory Outlet dates back to the 1880s when Reinhold Finck started the Finck cigar factory. Now, at the store, you can choose from an incredible selection of cigars. The knowledgeable staff will be able to guide you in finding the right cigar or pipe. They carry a selection made in their own factory, and others from around the world.
Come weekend, its time for grocery shopping. And what better place to shop than the Pearl Farmers Market! This quaint market hosts a number of vendors selling farm-fresh local produce from choicest vegetables and fruits to cheese, poultry, meat, olive o0il and a plethora of other kitchen supplies. The down-to-earth prices and friendly farmers add to the fun of shopping.
If you're heading outdoors, put Whole Earth Provision Co. on your shopping list before you go. The inventory leans more toward clothing and accessories, but some equipment is available as well. As it is ensconced in one of the premiere shopping centers in the more well to do sections of the city, the prices can run a bit high. But it's worth it if it makes you look good rappelling down the cliff, right?
Aptly named, Larder at Hotel Emma is a fabulous place for gourmet enthusiasts as it is a gourmet market and restaurant rolled into one. Housed in the former cellars of the old brewery, it has a chic industrial look that is appealing to the eye. Explore this delightful store and eatery full of food items, kitchenware and wonderful cookbooks. You will find an amazing array of delicious fresh preparations of food, baked delights, fine wine and beer, house-butchered meats, cheese, charcurterie, oils and vinegars, pastas, sausages, local artisan products, flowers and more on its shelves. Dig into their tasty sandwiches and take a sip of coffee while you are browsing through the facility.
San Antonio's newest shopping hot spot is a former cement plant, now renovated into a ready mix of shopping, dining and entertainment. Anchor stores include Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond and Whole Earth Provisions. The centerpiece is the enormous Quarry Market Movie Theater, which features more than eight screens with first-run selections. Enjoy specialty shopping at Restoration Hardware, Whole Foods Grocery or Pottery Barn. After dining at one of the center's restaurants, which include J. Alexander's and California Pizza Kitchen, be sure to enjoy a scoop of Amy's Ice Cream. This is a sprawling and diverse shopping center where you're sure to find whatever you want or need.
The historical center and heart of the city's Mexican culture, the square is the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. Here you can dine on Mexican food at one of several cafes, enjoy the lively sounds of Mariachi bands and buy wonderful blankets, clothes, leather and metal goods and much more, imported from just south of the border. The square plays host to many cultural events and fairs throughout the year, including Fiesta del Mercado (Party of the Market) in April and Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in November.