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Jay Kenigsberg and his wife Stephanie are the owners of Seafood and Spaghetti Works in Port Aransas, Texas. In the summer of 2018, the duo celebrated the restaurant's 40th anniversary, a milestone that was particularly poignant and meaningful considering the year they faced together after Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading →

Every summer for thirty years, our Mission family members have been traveling to Port Aransas, Texas, on Mustang Island. This coastal community is full of wonderful restaurants such as Trout Street Bar & Grill. Trout Street is an institution in town known for its locally-caught, fresh seafood, marina-facing views, and super-friendly staff. Throughout the island, locals choose Trout Street for life's celebratory occasions. Though casual in feel, the restaurant has a special seaside character that is both inviting and quaint. Continue reading →

When Hurricane Harvey swept the Texas gulf coast in August 2017, businesses of every shape and size were affected. Port Aransas restaurateur Greg Villasana felt Harvey's impact firsthand. As the owner of Mustang Island hot-spot, La Playa Mexican Grille, Villasana had to wait out the storm and hope for the best. Continue reading →