A brand new chocolate store in San Antonio is taking chocolate to an entire new degree. Chocolatl, by pastry chef Alessia Benavides, already has a powerful fame as an internet store, however now it has a brick-and-mortar store and classroom kitchen.
The brand new area is positioned at 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste.105. Some pastry-lovers might have already stopped by for courses, as it has been open only for courses since late 2024. Now it is working in its full capability as a retailer in response to posts by Benavides and a video by the heads of the San Antonio Eating places group on Fb.
Chocolatl refers to an Aztec drink that folks immediately would acknowledge as scorching chocolate.
The chef writes that guests will discover bonbons, chocolate bars, and dragées (like truffles or malt balls with a “puff” middle), amongst different ready-to-eat treats. Pictures exhibit shiny chocolate domes with colours painted on, enjoyable shapes like cheesecake lips, and themed present units. Bonbon flavors are everywhere in the map: churro Bailey’s, guava cheesecake, raspberry rosé, pecan pie, pink velvet, and lots of extra.
San Antonians who need to get a category on their schedule will not have to attend lengthy. Within the first week of February, there have already been 4 courses, with many extra following; there are greater than 30 left this month. Benavides is greater than certified to show, with a bachelor’s diploma and a baking and pastry certification from some of the well-known culinary faculties on the planet, Le Cordon Bleu.
Some chosen in-person courses in February:
Birthday cake on February 12Bi-color croissants on February 16Churros on February 18Pizza on February 20Beef empanadas on February 27
For individuals who cannot make it into the shop, there are additionally on-line courses protecting a few of the identical subjects in addition to new ones. In response to the Chocolatl web site, on-line courses by no means expire. (This is a free trace to of us on the lookout for a candy at-home exercise for Valentine’s Day.)
Chocoltatl is open Tuesdays by means of Fridays from 10 am to 7 pm (with breaks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-5 pm), Saturdays from 10 am to five pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. It’s closed Mondays.
