In our monthly Table Talk series, we gather food and drink news in one place for your convenience. From restaurant openings to new offerings at local establishments, here’s what we’ve seen in the Corpus Christi food and drink scene this month.
New Dining Option at Cinnamon Shore
What began as a pizza joint in 2011 evolved into a fine dining destination in 2017 in the Texas Wine Country, and later expanded to San Antonio. Now, Stout’s at the Shore brings New American cuisine with a seafood focus to the already vibrant on-site dining scene at Cinnamon Shore. With San Antonio-based restaurateur Jason Stout at the helm, the menu features dishes like steamed mussels, garlic shrimp scampi, lemon dill shrimp pasta, Chilean sea bass and more. Word around town is that the Mi Corazon cocktail is the official drink of the summer. This photo-worthy tequila-based cocktail combines passionfruit, blood orange and pomegranate for a juicy twist, with lime juice adding brightness and a telecherry peppercorn and salt rim sealing the deal. The new restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. 201 Social Circle
Divina Dulzura Bakery Opens Second Location
The local, family‑owned bakery opened its first doors in summer 2024, bringing Chilean flavors straight from their personal recipes to the table. Now, they’ve launched a second location complete with a drive‑thru. Fans of their Chilean pastries and the viral cracking latte will find all the same scratch‑made menu items they love, plus the convenience of grabbing their favorites on the go. The new spot makes satisfying your cravings easier than ever. 6702 S. Staples Building B, Suite A
New Premium Wine and Spirits Store in Downtown Corpus Christi
Thunderbird Fine Wine & Spirits has officially opened in downtown Corpus Christi. Located inside The Foundry, the elevated wine and spirits store celebrated its grand opening during Mural Fest x ArtWalk on June 6. With a curated selection of fine wine, craft beer and premium spirits, plus pre-packaged charcuterie, specialty snacks and gift items, Thunderbird is bringing a new shopping option to the area. 418 Peoples St #112
Brewster Street Ice House Heads to The Island
Set to open this summer, Brewster Street Ice House’s third location will take over the former Boathouse Bar & Grill property on Leeward Drive just off Whitecap. The new spot will bring everything fans love about Brewster Street to the water’s edge, including live music, family-friendly fun and Texas-style comfort food, now with waterfront views and boat access. Locally and family-owned, Brewster Street Icehouse – On The Island builds on the legacy of its Downtown and Southside locations. Keep an eye on their social media pages for grand opening updates. 15241 Leeward Dr
Rockport Restaurant Featured on “America’s Best Restaurants”
Pop’s Tavern and Cafe is set to be featured on “America’s Best Restaurants” (ABR), with the episode premiering Friday, June 20 at 5 p.m. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality service and wide-ranging menu options, the longtime local favorite has been serving the community since 1993. Viewers can expect a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Pop’s special, from its daily specials to its signature beer-cap wall murals. Catch the episode on the restaurant’s Facebook page or ABR’s YouTube channel. 202 Park Rd 13
Bien Mérité Macarons Now Available at H-E-B
Macaron fans rejoice! Your favorite sweet treat from your favorite local French bakery is now available for purchase at select H-E-B locations in the Coastal Bend. Shop signature flavors like strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, lavender and vanilla packaged in the bakery’s signature pink boxes, offered in quantities of six or 10. Current locations include the Flour Bluff, Saratoga, Roberts, Portland and Calallen H-E-B stores. @bienmerite
