Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Sweet Summer Time

The single greatest thing about Corpus Christi, is the fact that you can travel all over the world and when you return the city hasn't changed one bit. It always feels like home. Unfortunately this trait can also be one of the main reason the city seems so boring! The best way to shake of the summer time slump is to TRY SOMETHING NEW.

Forget about what's "cool" or trying to figure out where the most people are trying to go because that usually leads to everyone staying home. Gather up the crew and get out there. Corpus is full of hip spots that most people are too afraid to try out, usually resulting in the shutting down of that establishment. In order for investors to be interested in bringing their businesses here they want to know that people in Corpus are actually going to support them. A few places that seem to fly under the radar and my personal picks include.

BEER:30- This great little ice house just on the outskirts of the south side of Corpus in the Way Out Weber (W.O.W) region. It's a bright yellow warehouse with blue lights and enormous letters (BEER:30) inside they have a few pool tables giant screens with multiple sporting events and a few arcades. Also every Thursday and Saturday they usually have some sort of live music/performance. Beer:30 only sells beer and margaritas but the prices are the lowest on the south side and they allow you to bring your own bottles of alcohol. *AWESOME* they also have a variety of delicious drunk finger food. The bar staff is also the nicest I've met so far.

MORGAN'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL- This sweet almost pub scene smack dab in Corpus' downtown scene. On the corner of North Chaparral Street. Live music is usually always happening here throughout the week and on Tuesdays they have an all day 2$ pint special. So after Executive Surf club kicks you out at 11 you can just venture here and continue the night until 2 a.m. The bar staff also consists of two bartenders that seem to remember everyone and are very attentive. I've also known this place to see a fairly young crowd (under 30)

RECESS BAR & GRILL- One of the most underrated bars is Recess. The only day I notice it packed is usually on Thursdays. Located on South Alameda Street right next to Coffee Waves (also an awesome place with the only gelato in town) most people forget about Recess out there. Inside they have pool tables, shuffle board, big buck hunter and other various games including a giant juke box. The crowd is primarily students from A&M University which makes the atmosphere infectious.

BOMBAY- Located on Yorktown and Cimarron in the new shopping center with a mini treasure trove of sweet shops. This swanky night club is tres chic, very posh and if you're looking to get fancy with your ladies or class it up with the boys Bombay calls to you. Every Thursday special festivities are usually held and live music is booked on the regular. With one of the largest bars I've seen in Corpus and bar furniture you can tell has never been puked on, this place begs you to come in and sip Cristal. The best part is the lack of drunken drivers zooming around this location, so you can take the back roads all the way home at the end of the night.

POLITICS- One of the newest and fastest growing bar on Corpus' south side. Located in the almost vacant shopping center on Yorktown and Staples this place is tucked away from bothersome police, drunkies and teenagers. Inside they have pool tables, big buck hunt and VIP area known as the velvet room. The drink selection is a decent one, with multiple beers on tap and a nice display of liquors and the bar itself is a circle, so you can easily sit at the bar and make eyes at the cute business person in front of you. The prices here are standard if you live in the "Big City" not really for the light of wallet holders. But the drinks are strong and the bartenders are usually willing to keep you engaged.

YOGURT SPOT- haha I figured some people might not be drinkers! Very new to Corpus, this self serve yogurt joint is mega cute and located in the Kohls' shopping center right where my old love Keva Juice used to be. It's the perfect date spot or after dinner treat. The prices are very reasonable and the yogurt is 98% fat free. (forget about marble slab and their fatty ice-cream)

Corpus is the perfect place for mom and pop shops, we just need to get out there and support them. The city needs our help if it's ever going to grow. So try some place new today!

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