Brent Barry and Simon Pagenaud at the press conference at the McNay Art Museum. Photo: Alison Narro/Circuit of The Americas, used with permission.
On Wednesday November 14 at a press conference event at the McNay Art Museum, Circuit of The Americas, IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud, retired Spurs player Brent Barry and Red McCombs announced that tickets are now on sale online for the IndyCar CLASSIC event to be held at Circuit of the Americas from Friday March 22 through Sunday March 24, 2019. (Circuit of the Americas, 2018)
The IndyCar CLASSIC Series will make its debut on the Circuit of The Americas track. The Austin race will be the second of the series and will include the stars comprising the iconic Indianapolis 500. In addition to witnessing premier-level open-wheel racing in Austin, fans will get the chance to experience English rock band MUSE perform on the Super Stage at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday, March 23.
North America’s top open-wheel racing series, IndyCar CLASSIC is the newest race to join Formula 1, World Rallycross and Pirelli World Challenge at Circuit of The Americas in showcasing this state-of-the-art motor sports facility.
Circuit of the Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Austin, TX 78617
Bellino Ristorante Italian in Corpus Christi is a gem of a restaurant with good food and good ambiance.
Corpus Christi may be a coastal city, but dining options are not just limited to seafood. There are plenty of Italian restaurants besides the usual chain restaurants. Bellino Ristorante Italiano has two locations in Texas: Corpus Christi and Graford. It offers a strong Sicilian influence and is owned by Sicilian Chef Francesco Inguaggiato, who was born and raised in Palermo, Sicily. Featuring Authentic Italian and Sicilian cuisine and an extensive list of imported Italian wines, they offer classic dishes that re deeply rooted in both Italian and Sicilian culture.
The Corpus Christi location is in the corner of Alameda & Doddridge in the Village Shopping Center and by outward appearances, it looks no different than the surrounding shops and restaurants. But inside, it is warm and inviting, with the tantalizing scents of garlic and olive oil to greet customers. The décor is colorful and is reminiscent of old Italy with its paintings and rustic lighting. Our visit was on a Thursday at noontime, so there were not too many customers and it was peaceful and quiet.
We started with a glass of Moscato while looking over the menu since this was our first time there. Cheyenne, the server was helpful when we asked questions about specific dishes and brought over bread and olive oil as starters while the food was served. I ordered the Caprese Panini which consists of a Ciabatta bread with mozzarella, seasoned tomatoes and basil pesto with house salad and chips. The salad was fresh, the bread was crispy and not too hard and the mozzarella was creamy and perfectly complemented the basil pesto. The chips looked out of place in this gorgeous Italian meal but since it is the lunch menu, that is understandable. My husband ordered the Capellini con Aglio e Olio, Angel hair with garlic, extra virgin olive, red pepper, topped with parmesan and added shrimp. The shrimp was adequately cooked and while the angel hair had the perfect combination of olive oil, garlic and parmesan, it had a clump of uncooked pasta.
The dishes are prepared fresh, so the wait took a few minutes longer than most, but we got bread and oil refills three times and Cheyenne was diligent in keeping us updated. The menu is extensive, so we will definitely be back to enjoy taste different dishes.
Cost: $$$$ Overall Experience: **** (four out of five stars)
Bellino Ristorante Italiano 3815 S Alameda Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 814-89
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