THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Early Summer 2018 115 TheCoastalBend.com Bayou Teche Creole Shrimp complete the simple but delicious menu. Beer, wine, homemade Sangria and the friendliest service in town. 5830 McArdle Rd. at Airline (361) 993-0363 • CatfishCharlies.net • $$ Kiko’s Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery While cheesecake is a universally loved dessert deli- cacy, its preparation is somewhat complicated and highly specialized, which is why fine restaurants, cafes, and even other bakeries get their cheesecakes from the Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery. With over three decades in the business, these guys have perfected the process of producing deliciously consistent cheesecakes, cakes, pies and other desserts everyday. Of course you will find the traditional plain and strawberry-topped cheesecakes here, but one taste of their Turtle, Key Lime or other creations will turn you into a regular. Perfect for parties and catered events, whole cakes or by the irresistible slice. 4210 S. Alameda St. in Town & Country Center • (361) 991-7892 Atomic Omelette This popular south side haute has been pleasing locals for years with a creative menu of breakfast and lunch specialities, starting with perfectly made, French style omelettes. You will find all the traditional omelette va- rieties here plus several you will find nowhere else, like the tamale filled omelettes and the namesake Atomic Omelette. We urge you to try the very scrumptious Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and the Hawaiian French toast. Enjoy some of the best burgers in the city, a terrific Philly cheese steak sandwich, shrimp and chicken pasta dishes and fantastic soups and salads. Above all, cus- tomers of Atomic Omelette come back time and time again for the attention to detail and quality offered by owners who are there everyday. 6313 Wooldridge Rd. #10 • (361) 334-3942 • AtomicOmelette.com • $$ Kiko’s Restaurant & Cantina Before the onslaught of taquerias in Corpus Christi that started in the early 90’s, before the chain Mexican joints popped up on SPID, there was Kiko’s. In the way that Mi Tierra has earned its spot as the“top”Tex-Mex eatery in San Antonio, Kiko’s has very much earned that distinc- tion here—and the same basic formula seems to be at the heart of success for both—perfect food, consis- tently. You will find every one of your favorite Mexican dishes here, breakfast, lunch and dinner, except for Sundays when Kiko’s is open 11 to 6 only. Enjoy the per- fect margarita from the Papalote Bar, where happy hour is 5 to 7 Monday through Saturday. If you haven’t been to Kiko’s yet, or not in years, gather family and friends and head over for the city’s most loved Mexican food. 5514 Everhart Rd. • (361) 991-1211 • $$ The Exchange The Exchange It has taken the right partnership with the right amount of energy, along with a vision that works, to create a successful F&B operation in downtown Corpus Christi, or just about anywhere for that matter. The Exchange has achieved that, and has done it by opening up their ample space at the corner of William and Mesquite Streets to all elements of the community. This is hip, rock and roll spot with a Reggae-folk theme and em- phasis on art space, great burgers and beer. It’s also an awesome place to grab a quick, delicious and healthy lunch, and a craft beer after work that is priced based on demand—known as the Beer Exchange. Happy hour also brings daily drink specials from the very creative bartenders at The Exchange. 224 N. Mesquite St. • (361) 414-9788 • TheExchangeCC.com