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Spaghetti Bolognese | NY Joe's Italian Restaurant | Corpus Christi Food Blog

5/8/2016

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Spaghetti Bolognese
Boom, we're here!  NY Joe's Italian Restaurant!  BYOB. Drinking a nice Rioja.

This is hands down THE BEST Italian we've had!!!  It's unbelievable.  Everything from the pasta to the sauce to the calamari is made in-house.  The quality and love of food conveys in an epic and unforgettable way.  We feel like we've found a hidden gem in a strip mall.  ​
PictureFreshly made in-house Calamari
The calamari was recommended, and listed on the board as the best in town. A little pretentious, but let's try it. Well, it's true, best we've both had, actually. Fresh, vibrant seafood flavor, but without the bait. They are lightly breaded, and perfectly crunchy with what seems to be a simple corn starch batter. The accompanying marinara is vibrant and perfect with it.

Lobster ravioli... The pasta looks puffy and fresh made. It's five ravioli with pink sauce. It isn't artistically stacked or garnished at all.  Don't be disappointed by the presentation - just wait until you put it in your mouth and let the food do the talking. The pink sauce is thick and good - slightly sweet, but pairs well with the lobster flavor.
The pasta is, indeed, freshly made... the lobster is light, not chunky, but plenty of sweet lobster flavor... delicate and delicious. 

The salads were fresh and crisp and the dressings homemade, and on the sweet side.  As much as we love salad, save yourself for the main courses... you won't regret it!

Our favorite... the Spaghetti Bolognese!  Wow!  And again, don't let the lack of presentation set you back.  Just brace yourself for some amazing flavors and textures.  Dig in... impossibly creamy, while staying vibrant and light.

As we drink our last glass of wine and sit back with our full and happy bellies, we're secretly people watching. And as they come through the doors, we can't help but be happy for them. We're excited that they'll be enjoying some amazing food and we pause when they take their first bites... and we experience that moment with them.

 Thank you, New York Joe's!
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Fresh Garlic Bread
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Lobster Ravioli in Pink Sauce
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    Grant and Lori moved to Corpus Christi in 2012 and have been exploring the available cuisine ever since.  Because dining out is something they love to do together, Grant had an idea for a food blog of all the best foods in Corpus.  If you have suggestions for something they simply MUST try, use the "Make a Suggestion" page or Facebook page!

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