Sky wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
>> Sky wrote:
>>> Well, as the topic line says about Eastern Texas, I'd like to learn
>>> about some 'must dine' eateries in the DFW, Austin, San Antonio, Houston
>>> & Corpus Christi areas and points in between - with emphasis in Corpus
>>> Christi. Spouse and I will soon drive/travel south from Illinois to
>>> Corpus Christi (CC) where we'll stay a few days for DS's "wedding" and
>>> more. (AND, if folks can recommend an 'economical' place to stay in CC
>>> in a reasonable, I'd like to learn about that, too!)
>> Christie's (in Houston.) I think the one on S. Main St. has closed,
>> but there's still one on Westheimer near the Galleria. Order the soft
>> shelled crab. <http://5z8.info/kkk_h4m7k_open_exe_begin_transfer>
>>
>> And if you end up anywhere near Temple, TX, stop by Green's Sausage
>> House in Zabcikville and get a bunch of fresh kolaches, and some
>> sausage sticks for the road. The kolaches are the best I've ever
>> eaten anywhere. <http://5z8.info/worm_w2d4y_the-most-dangerous-game>
>>
>> HTH, :-)
>> Bob
>
> Thanks ever so much, Bob. The links you've provided are ever so
> helpful, and I've saved them for future reference when/if needed.
> Christie's on Westheimer near the Galleria would be very close to the
> "West 610 Loop" isn't it? Alas, I don't believe Spouse and I'll get
> that close "in town" since we'll go the "outside" from N. Houston
> towards FM 1960 and Katy or more ? We just might get close to Bellaire
> & Hwy 6, but that's a 'big if'. I used to live in Houston (a few
> decades & lifetimes ago), and I remember one of my favorite places was a
> greek restaurant/oyster bar (?), "Papa....." something or another, off
> of the SW Freeway not far from Bellaire or Bissonnet (sp?) or Fondren,
> but I forget the details. I imagine it's gone the wayside?
>
> I have printed the information you've given to take on our journey, just
> in case. Thanks again for the recommendations
>
> Sky
>


There's a Pappa's restaurant on US-59 about 1/4 mile north of
FM-1960. It's not as good as Christie's but it's pretty close. Be
warned that each dinner is almost enough for 2 people. You probably
don't want to order a full entree for each of you. (There are lots
of other Pappas locations.)

Bob