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LUCIANO’S
1821 S. Alameda (361-882-3191) Lunch Mon–Fri 11:15–1:45. Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15–9:45. Closed Sun. web site | map | latest review | access ++ | add to library | |
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(From September 2008) Before his retirement, Joe Luciano cultivated a loyal following for his warm hospitality and dependable Italian dishes. Now his grandson carries the torch, having revived the name and recipes at a nearby location. We found notable among the old standards the baked lasagne, the stracciatella soup with spinach and Parmesan, and the generous antipasti platter of meats, cheeses, peppers, and olives. Beer & wine.
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MAMMA MIA’S
128 N. Mesquite (361-883-3773) Cash Only. Dinner Tue–Sat 5–10. Closed Sun & Mon. Cash & checks only. web site | map | latest review | photo | access ++ | add to library | |
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(From December 2009) The Delzotto brothers—gregarious Marino at the door and brilliant Gianni at the stove—preside over a warm, informal atmosphere that nevertheless offers white-linen service and beautifully prepared seafood and northern Italian standards. Our table was graced with a well-seared filet of salmon with garlic-sautéed spinach and two linguine dishes, one with flounder in a delicate sauce of lemon, but-ter, and white wine and the other with shrimp and mushrooms in a creamy, tomatoey sauce. The Delzottos have enjoyed years of popularity, for good reason. The cooking is notable, the wine afford-able, and the portions more than generous. Beer & wine.
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SHELL'S PASTA AND SEAFOOD
522 E. Avenue G, Port Aransas (361-749-7621) Open 7 days 11:30–2:30 & 3–9 (sometimes till 10 on Fri & Sat). map | latest review | access + | add to library | |
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(From October 2008) The extensive list of blackboard specials made choosing difficult, but after an appetizer of roasted garlic with toasted focaccia, we settled on the blue-crab cake with aioli (sublime). Our companion praised the tuna taco: rare tuna wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with avocado, shredded red onion, and a black-bean-and-diced-tomato garnish. The delicately flavored Key lime pie was superfluous but disappeared nonetheless. Beer & wine.
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