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The Bar-B-Q Man—It was 49 years and three genera-
tions ago that Malcolm DeShields, Sr., opened what is 
now one of the Coastal Bend's favorite culinary insti-
tutions on IH-37, along Refinery Row on the way into 
the city. Everything everyone loves about great Texas 
BBQ is what you get here, including for big groups cel-
ebrating in the large party room.  4931 IH-37 South
Sugarbakers—At the center of the cluster of popu-
lar neighborhood eateries, located in Corpus Christi's 
"old money" district, is this beloved breakfast/brunch/
lunch spot. Few places exhibit such a wide range of 
cooking skill at work, where you can enjoy breakfast 
classics, amazing burgers, healthy specialties, and 
scrumptious baked goods. 2766 Santa Fe St. in CC
Mia Mia's Pizzeria & Ice Cream Shop—At the top 
of the city's wood-fired pizza shops is this little spot 
where great ingredients and culinary creativity come 
together to the delight of customers from across the 
area. Build your own pizza, or select from the special-
ty menu, enjoy bruschetta, wood fired mussels, and 
great salads. Ice cream shop! 2606 Santa Fe St. in CC

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