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In Their Words - Indian Kitchen
Watch the video here: Indian Kitchen got their start as a catering business in New Jersey. Jagjit Dhillon is an IT Engineer. Jagjit's wife is the chef. They both have a passion for food and wanted to continue the business when they moved to Texas. They opened Indian Kitchen in McKinney in 2021. They use spices from India in their... -
In Their Words - Fred's Texas Cafe
Watch the video here: Quincy Wallace, owner of Fred's Texas Café, was born and raised in Fort Worth. He got in the industry by accident. He needed beer money! He now has a passion for the food industry. Fred's Texas Café is a burger joint that has been around for 44 years. It started as a greasy spoon in 1978... -
In Their Words - Costa Pacifica
Moris Saide, CEO/Owner of Costa Pacifica, is originally from Monterrey, Mexico. After moving to San Antonio, he saw an opportunity to create a restaurant concept with fresh, Mexican-style seafood dishes. He partnered with his uncle and cousin to develop the concept at Costa Pacifica, which opened about 10 years ago. What makes Costa Pacifica unique is that a lot of... -
In Their Words - Las Palapas
Brad Peak, Chief Analytics Officer, has been with Las Palapas for 13 years. When he started with Las Palapas, there were just 12 stores. Now Las Palapas has 21 locations with more on the way. Las Palapas will be expanding to Keller, Wylie, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Houston. Las Palapas is celebrating 40 years in the industry this year. They... -
The Fabric of Fulton
Over the past couple of months, our In Their Words videos have shared the stories of friends and partners who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. All of us who were in the storm's path—including our Corpus team—will never forget the havoc wrought or the lives changed. One year later, we remain humbled and deeply honored to be a part of Texas' dynamic, strong coastal community. Together, we persevered and continue to rebuild. We hope you've enjoyed watching the videos and have felt inspired by the courage, persistence, and grace of these Texas restaurateurs. Our last video from this segment features a family-run restaurant called Benchwarmers in Fulton, Texas. Laura Brown and her brother, Adam, are the brother-and-sister duo behind this popular bar and dining destination. Located on Fulton Beach Road, Benchwarmers is known for its eccentric burger menu, ice-cold beer, and crazy-good wings. Continue reading → -
40 Years of Family and Casual Beach Dining
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 → -
Legends Sings a New Tune Post Hurricane Harvey
Donna Thompson—known locally as Donna T.—is the owner of Legends, a bar and music venue in Fulton, Texas. Prior to Hurricane Harvey, Legends was a staple in this coastal town, a place where people came to dance, drink, and have a good time. Continue reading → -
Bouncing Back at Black Marlin Bar & Grill Post-Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas gulf coast in August 2017, ocean-front restaurants like Black Marlin Bar & Grill in Port Aransas, Texas, were impaled by high-force winds, torrential rain, and rising tides. Black Marlin, which is a part of the Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community, was devastated by the storm as was the property's manicured golf course. Like other businesses across Mustang Island, Black Marlin was forced to re-build post-Harvey, but it has come out of the experience stronger than ever before. Continue reading → -
Trout Street's Survival Post-Harvey
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 → -
#PORTASTRONG: One Restaurant's Re-Birth Post-Hurricane Harvey
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 →