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At The Bend Magazine, we provide a way for locals, second home owners and visitors to embrace all of the great things our region has to offer. A locally owned and operated company, we have built an audience that looks to us for information on where to eat, shop, play, live and find quality health services. Each month, we create powerful and engaging content, tell local stories, and create experiences that build a stronger community.

Val Perez didn’t plan on becoming a Banana Ball coach. She was too busy being a real-life firefighter, paramedic and USA...
06/04/2026

Val Perez didn’t plan on becoming a Banana Ball coach. She was too busy being a real-life firefighter, paramedic and USA Baseball athlete.

But when the universe lines things up just right, you show up. We sat down with the Corpus Christi native and head coach of the Firefighters during their sold-out hometown series to talk culture, competition and coming home.

Read the full conversation by Kylie Cooper online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/val-perez-firefighters/

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Hot days, cold oysters, fresh catches and local spots that know how to do seafood right. Summer is the season for it! Fi...
06/03/2026

Hot days, cold oysters, fresh catches and local spots that know how to do seafood right. Summer is the season for it!
Find your new go-to chilled seafood dish our full cover feature “Taste of Summer” online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/summer-in-the-coastal-bend/

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06/02/2026

It’s an iced coffee summer ☀️

Around the Coastal Bend, our local coffee shops are diving headfirst into summer with their newest seasonal drinks. Whether you get your caffeine fix in the form of espresso shots or matcha powder, we’ve got you covered 😉 Check out the details on these drinks and the rest of our picks for summertime sips online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/summer-coffee-coastal-bend/

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Violet Haze 🪻
Crazy Coconut 🥥
Banana Bread Matcha 🍞
Banana Latte 🍌

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05/30/2026

WHEN IN ROME 🍔

One final night of Banana Ball in Corpus Christi tonight! The Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters face off at Whataburger Field for the last game of their three-game series during the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour stop in the Coastal Bend.

05/29/2026

Lights, camera, summertime ☀️

Here’s a quick BTS of our June issue, featuring the Harajuku Heat cocktail and cold dishes from . “Taste of Summer” serves as a curated guide to summertime sips and bites sure to impress locals and tourists alike. From early morning beach eats to sunset dining options, check out the full feature at the link in our bio 🔗

Did your favorite spot make our list? Let us know where you’re spending your Coastal Bend summer ⬇️🏖️

📍424 N Chaparral St.
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Our June issue is here and it’s full of everything that makes the summer worth savoring. ☀️From beach mornings to golden...
05/28/2026

Our June issue is here and it’s full of everything that makes the summer worth savoring. ☀️

From beach mornings to golden hour dining, this month’s cover feature, “A Taste of Summer,” is your curated guide to eating and drinking in the Coastal Bend this sunny season. Think vibrant ingredients, coastal flavors, refreshing dishes and the local spots that make core summer memories.

We’re also talking to the chefs and restaurant owners who channel the feeling of summer straight onto the plate—because around here, the season isn’t just felt on the sand or in the sky. It’s in the ceviche, the wine spritzer at sunset and that first bite at your favorite spot with the people you love!

Read the full issue online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/issues/the-bend/june-2026/

Cover: Dokyo Dauntaun’s Chef’s Special Calamansi Oysters paired with the Harajuku Heat cocktail.

Photography by Jason Page - Freelance Photographer

05/27/2026

First Fridays at El Camino mean a dinner to remember ✨

June is almost here, and with it comes another month of pairing dinners happening across the Coastal Bend! From downtown staples like and to upscale cocktail bars like , discover when, where and how to book a dinner by checking out our roundup at the link in our bio 🔗

Who are you taking first?

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The kitchen is where busy mornings, homework sessions and dinner conversations all collide. When the design gets it righ...
05/26/2026

The kitchen is where busy mornings, homework sessions and dinner conversations all collide. When the design gets it right, beauty and function become one. Take a look at the stunning kitchens inside our latest issue.
https://www.thebendmag.com/kitchen-issue/

✍️ Kylie Cooper
📸 Jason Page - Freelance Photographer

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