Table Talk: What’s New in the Coastal Bend Food & Drink World This August - The Bend Magazine

Table Talk: What’s New in the Coastal Bend Food & Drink World This August

From new local restaurants to menu additions and beyond, here’s what we’ve got our eye on this month.

Photo by Rachel Benavides, featuring BKK tai kitchen + bar's new Southside location

In our monthly Table Talk series, we gather a few food-and-drink-related headlines into one place for your convenience. From new local restaurants to menu additions and beyond, here’s what we’ve got our eye on this month.

BKK thai kitchen + bar opens a new location on the Southside

BKK thai kitchen + bar has grown to the Southside with a new space to deliver the same experience you’ve come to love and expect. Now serving lunch, dinner, sushi, cocktails and brunch, enjoy your menu favorites at the new location on Staples at Timbergate.

Bellino’s new sister lounge is set to open in August

While the team behind Bellino Ristorante’s new sister lounge is keeping its name under wraps for now, the space is set to open soon. The lounge, exuding a luxe and intimate atmosphere, tells a story through a unique evening experience centered on cocktails. Plus, tapas and entrees from a menu curated by Chef Inguaggiato himself.

Rey’s Downtown makes its debut 

A new spot for breakfast and lunch has opened up on Starr St. Rey’s Downtown offers the best of diner eats, from signature pancakes and breakfast favorites to burgers, sliders, tacos and sandwiches. You don’t want to miss what this spot is cooking up.

A new southside coffee shop is opening up just in time for fall

Milky Coffee Bar is Corpus Christi’s latest small batch specialty coffee bar and offers handcrafted eats. Located next to Riptide Salon on Everhart, we’re excited about the first pour on Saturday, October 1st!

Uniquely crispy, Koko’s Crispy Fried Chicken

Koko’s Crispy Fried Chicken serves Korean-style fried chicken, which is ultra crispy and addictively good. The menu features chicken wings and tenders, rice bowls and even vegan options. If you have a hard time choosing which of their delicious sauces to choose from, you just might have to try them all.

Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar coming soon

Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar is a new steakhouse opening on the Southside offering delicious food and cocktails. Stay up to date with all the developments on Facebook!

The happiest little thirst parlor in South Texas

The Annex, owned by Shook sisters Kalia and Caitlin, is set to be the happiest little thirst parlor in South Texas, according to the bar’s Instagram page. Following the theme of old vintage automobiles, Downtown will soon have a new unique watering hole. Keep your eyes peeled on their social media pages for opening updates. 

New Social Hour and Summer Cocktails at Dokyo

With the heat increasing, Dokyo Dautaun is excited to offer a new “Social Hour” featuring an exclusive menu with items such as Crispy Tuna Nigiri, Lobster Popcorn and Jalapeno Poppers. Plus, enjoy its new summer cocktail menu filled with refreshing delights.

Wine styling at Italian Cowboy

Italian Cowboy introduces an innovative new personalized “wine styling” to help you figure out the style of wine you like best. Book your styling session today to find your favorite wine style. While you’re there, grab a bottle of bubbly and enjoy a glass on their new “prosecco patio.