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This Old-Fashioned Texas Bakery Still Makes Southern Pastries Like Grandma Used To

A retired school principal with 42 years in education now bakes buttermilk chess pie and banana pudding cake for a living. That career switch alone makes me grin. She started cooking at age six. Her bakery case now holds pecan pie, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, and four kinds of pound cake, including 7 UP.

Harlingen, TX · 2d
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MyRGV.com

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Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ

SAN JUAN — With a cold front and fresh weather finally making its way down to the Rio Grande Valley, I found the perfect spot to grab some late-night drinks and grub at Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ. The post Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ appeared first on MyRGV.com .

San Juan, TX · 1d

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Bojangles Eyes Corpus Christi Cimarron Boulevard Site for 2027 Chicken Restaurant

A Southern-style fried chicken chain is staking a claim on Corpus Christi's Cimarron Boulevard, with state filings pointing to a 2,829-square-foot restaurant planned for 2809 Cimarron Blvd. The project, tied to Bojangles, lists an estimated cost of $1.8 million and a construction timeline that would run from early 2027 into the summer.

Corpus Christi, TX · 14d
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Order The Stuffed Flounder At This Veteran Texas Bay-View Restaurant Fans Have Loved For Decades

Some restaurants open and close before the paint dries, but one spot on the Rockport waterfront has been serving seafood since the mid-1970s. Families who ate there as kids now bring their own children, and some regulars have kept coming back for more than 30 years. The building sits right...

Rockport, TX · 3d
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5 Best Restaurants in Corpus Christi, Texas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Corpus Christi, Texas — a city where the Gulf wind tangles your hair and the salt air lingers on your tongue, where shrimp boats bob in the harbor and pelicans glide low over the water, where pastel bungalows and glassy towers stand shoulder to shoulder, stitched together by the laughter of families and the quiet pride of old-timers. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of Tejano music, the sizzle of fresh tortillas, and the hush of waves against the seawall. It’s a place where the flavors of Mexico, the South, and the sea mingle in every kitchen, every backyard, every gathering.

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d

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Panjo’s owners building on restaurant’s long-term success

ROCKPORT, Texas — Esther Hoffman said when she and her husband, Trent, took over Panjo’s Pizza & Pasta in 2024, they wanted to move forward while maintaining the traditions and success it had built over nearly four decades. After nearly two years of owning one of Rockport’s most...

Rockport, TX · 6d

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Thirsty Plans $1.96M Renovation of Downtown Corpus Christi Restaurant

Thirsty is planning a $1.96 million renovation of its downtown Corpus Christi property at 1002 N. Chaparral, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) records. The project, listed as Thirsty Corpus Amended Construction, involves remodeling an existing 9,373-square-foot restaurant across two floors. Plans include...

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d

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Bojangles Plans New Restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, for 2027

Bojangles is planning to bring another of its Southern-style chicken restaurants to Texas, with a new location proposed for Corpus Christi. According to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the restaurant is planned for 2809 Cimarron Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78414. The project, registered under number TABS2027004575, calls for the new construction of a 2,829-square-foot fast-food restaurant.

Corpus Christi, TX · 14d

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Raising Cane's rival plans South Texas expansion with 2 new restaurants

Biscuits for breakfast, chicken for lunch — or both whenever you want. 👀 Here's what we know about the two new restaurants Bojangles is planning for South Texas.

Corpus Christi, TX · 8d

KRIS 6 News

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What happens to your oyster shells after you finish eating?

Oyster shells from local restaurants are getting a second life. See how Sink Your Shucks turns them into new reefs that support marine life across Texas bays.

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d

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You’ll Find The Best Crispy Fried Seafood Of Your Life At This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Texas

There are restaurants that look impressive and taste ordinary, and then there’s King’s Inn in Riviera, Texas, which looks ordinary and tastes like the best decision you’ve made all year. That’s the whole story, really, but let’s talk about it anyway. The best food discoveries...

Riviera, TX · 10d

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El Vago Burgers and Barbecue opens its first indoor location in Corpus Christi

El Vago Burgers and Barbecue, known for helping Corpus Christi neighbors, opens its first indoor location with seating and arcade machines.

Corpus Christi, TX · 11d

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Get on the List: KC’s Oyster Shack Is Worth the Wait

With only 14 seats and a daily sign-up sheet that fills quickly, securing a coveted spot at KC’s Oyster Shack is part of the experience. Inside, fresh oysters and shrimp are displayed on ice along the bar, with an open kitchen just off to the side. The small-scale setting creates a more intimate dining experience, keeping guests close to both the food and one another.

Port Aransas, TX · 14d

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This Texas Seafood Restaurant Was Once A 1940s Auto Shop And Now Serves Locally Farmed Oysters

The old transmission shop still has its original brick walls, but the tables now hold platters of Gulf seafood instead of car parts. The building dates to the 1940s, and its tall dining room keeps the industrial feel that makes this Texas restaurant stand out. There’s another twist behind the...

Corpus Christi, TX · 12d

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Elevate 402 Brings Rooftop Cocktails and Bay Views to Downtown Corpus Christi

Elevate 402 brings a new nightlife option to Downtown Corpus Christi with handcrafted cocktails, elevated bar bites and rooftop views of Corpus Christi Bay and the downtown skyline. Located inside Homewood Suites Downtown Corpus Christi, the fifth-floor bar and lounge combines a modern indoor space with an open-air rooftop and Topgolf Swing Suites.

Corpus Christi, TX · 14d

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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How downtown Corpus Christi restaurants scored with health district

When was the last time you had a meal in downtown Corpus Christi? Do you know how that coffee shop, bodega or restaurant scored with the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District ? There are more than 60 food establishments — which the health district defines as places that sell or serve food to the public — in the downtown area. Inspections are based on a demerit system in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services. The inspection report checks for 47 different violations. Grocery store inspections: Here's how Nueces County grocery stores scored with health district The Artisan, OK Hi-Fi, On the Rock and Produce Bar Co. have never been inspected by the health district. Here's how downtown spots performed with inspectors so far this year. Downtown businesses with perfect scores Streat Corner Kitchen, 601 N. Water St.; inspected Oct. 8. Landry's Seafood House, 600 N. Shoreline Blvd.; inspected Oct. 7. Whataburger, 121 N. Shoreline Blvd.; inspected Oct. 5. Joe's Crab Shack, 444 N. Shoreline Blvd.; inspected Oct. 1. Mesquite Street Pizza & Pasta Co., 617 N. Mesquite St.; inspected Sept. 29. Grandview Lounge, 300 N. Shoreline Blvd. inside the Best Western; inspected Sept. 18. Coastline Cafe,

Corpus Christi, TX · 20d

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Chef Pairing Dinners in Corpus Christi

Take your next dinner reservation up a notch with chef pairing dinners in Corpus Christi. From multi-course meals paired with carefully selected wines to specialty cocktails crafted to complement each dish, these dining experiences offer more than a traditional night out. Explore rotating menus, discover new flavors, and learn from local chefs and beverage experts at restaurants throughout the city.

Corpus Christi, TX · 20d

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Skip The Usual Seafood Spots And Try These 11 Texas Coastal Restaurants Instead

Some of the best meals on the Texas coast are not at the places everybody lists first. Around Port Aransas and Rockport, you can find waterfront decks, oyster shacks, art-filled dining rooms, and saloons that serve more than fried shrimp. If you want a trip full of flavor and local personality, these spots are worth a spot on your map.

Rockport, TX · 23d

KRIS 6 News

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El Bolillo Bakery's Westside Corpus Christi plan clears City Hall

The Houston-based company plans to transform a vacant former Walgreens into a wholesale bakery, distribution center and retail bakery, creating 121 jobs.

Corpus Christi, TX · 22d