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Yo Philly Cheese Steaks—This be-
loved, Italian-owned steak and pizza 
shop got its start on North Beach and 
then moved into its beautiful, new 
home in Portland a couple of years ago. 
Here you'll find the best Philly cheese 
steaks outside the City of Brotherly 
Love, along with awesome pizzas and a 
wide variety of specialty subs and burg-
ers. 1090 Railroad Ave. in Portland
Moody’s Quality Meats—For over 
60 years, generations of South Texans 
have gone to Moody’s for their consis-
tently high quality and vast selection 
of in-house prepared products, from 
smoked turkey legs and ham hocks, to 
stuffed chicken breasts and pork chops, 
to house-made sides. Their beef exper-
tise is unmatched, and service is always 
friendly. 6486 Holly Rd. in Corpus Christi
Ridley’s on The Island—Island res-
idents anticipated for month what 
would come to this spot on the road to 
Port A. Lo and behold, Ridley’s is deliv-
ering breakfast and brunch excellence 
with genuine creativity. Feast on butter-
milk biscuits and gravy, multiple variet-
ies of frittatas and eggs Benedict, prime 
rib and eggs, and even craft Bloody 
Mary’s. 11862 TX-361 Padre Island
Stout’s at the Shore—Chef Jason 
Stout started off in the pizza business 
in San Antonio, in 2011. After growing 
to three locations, he took the oppor-
tunity to create a wine-matched, fine 
dining experience at Grape Creek Vine-
yards where Stout’s Signature was born, 
followed by a second in Downtown 
San Antonio, and now in Port Aransas. 
Town Center, Cinnamon Shore North
Ruby Ladle—A new, higher level of 
fine dining has arrived on the city’s 
South Side with the opening of Ruby La-
dle at the former location of neighbor-
hood eateries that didn’t quite make it. 
Former Yacht Club Chef Michael Smith 
with his wife and partner, Chef Jessica 
Smith, opened the Ladle with an eye on 
culinary sophistication and eye-pop-
ping presentation. 5625 Saratoga Blvd.
Paul's Seafood Kitchen—When the 
most popular local purveyor of fresh, 
raw seafood opened kitchen facilities 
inside its Flour Bluff and Port A markets, 
customers caught on quickly and a new 
fan base of diners emerged. Enjoy ex-
ceptional cooking with the very best 
product in a casual atmosphere—fried, 
grilled, blackened and even raw. 9810 
SPID in CC & 108 S. Alister St. in Port A

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