LOCAL BUSINESS
Tea and tattoos: New Corpus Christi businesses
![Gabe Reyna waits for tattoo artist Gil Garza to apply a stencil to his arm at Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Reyna was getting his dog's name, Holly, tattooed on him.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765926007-ay-1-y-0762.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Gabe Reyna waits for tattoo artist Gil Garza to apply a stencil to his arm at Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Reyna was getting his dog's name, Holly, tattooed on him.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Tattoo artist Chelsy Jewel works on an "Alice in Wonderland" piece on Linda Raye at Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765928007-ay-1-y-0777.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tattoo artist Chelsy Jewel works on an "Alice in Wonderland" piece on Linda Raye at Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Linda Raye looks at the "Alice in Wonderland" sketch that is getting tattooed on her left arm at Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765927007-ay-1-y-0788.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Linda Raye looks at the "Alice in Wonderland" sketch that is getting tattooed on her left arm at Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Eric Redbeard, owner of Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio, works on a tattoo at his business Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765929007-ay-1-y-0810.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Eric Redbeard, owner of Heaven's Gate Tattoo Studio, works on a tattoo at his business Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![The Camarones Momias is a dish available at Mariscos Altamar, a new Mexican seafood restaurant in Corpus Christi. The dish comes with big shrimp wrapped in bacon.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765922007-ay-1-y-0736.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Camarones Momias is a dish available at Mariscos Altamar, a new Mexican seafood restaurant in Corpus Christi. The dish comes with big shrimp wrapped in bacon.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![The Parrilla Levanta Muertos is a dish available at Mariscos Altamar, a new Mexican seafood restaurant in Corpus Christi. The dish comes with whole shrimp, peeled shrimp, crab legs, mussels, surimi, abalone, octopus and onion.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765921007-ay-1-y-0743.jpg?width=441&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Parrilla Levanta Muertos is a dish available at Mariscos Altamar, a new Mexican seafood restaurant in Corpus Christi. The dish comes with whole shrimp, peeled shrimp, crab legs, mussels, surimi, abalone, octopus and onion.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![People enjoy their meals during lunchtime at Mariscos Altamar, a new Mexican seafood restaurant, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765924007-ay-1-y-0753.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
People enjoy their meals during lunchtime at Mariscos Altamar, a new Mexican seafood restaurant, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Mariscos Altamar is a new Mexican seafood restaurant located at 5114 Weber Road in Corpus Christi.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765925007-ay-1-y-0755.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Mariscos Altamar is a new Mexican seafood restaurant located at 5114 Weber Road in Corpus Christi.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![A variety of meat products are on display at the new location of Staples Street Meat Market Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765916007-ay-1-y-0665.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A variety of meat products are on display at the new location of Staples Street Meat Market Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Staples Street Meat Market moved to a bigger location in October 2023. Owners Michael Meehan and Angel Bustos started the business nearly 20 years ago.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765915007-ay-1-y-0671.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Staples Street Meat Market moved to a bigger location in October 2023. Owners Michael Meehan and Angel Bustos started the business nearly 20 years ago.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Everyday groceries, including condiments and hot chocolate, are for sale at the new location of Staples Street Meat Market Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765918007-ay-1-y-0674.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Everyday groceries, including condiments and hot chocolate, are for sale at the new location of Staples Street Meat Market Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Staples Street Meat Market relocated to its new location at 7418 S. Staples St. in October 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765914007-ay-1-y-0694.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Staples Street Meat Market relocated to its new location at 7418 S. Staples St. in October 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Clothing and accessories, including watches and bracelets, are for sale at Suicidal Butterfly Thursday, Nov. 20, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765917007-ay-1-y-0708.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clothing and accessories, including watches and bracelets, are for sale at Suicidal Butterfly Thursday, Nov. 20, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![A variety of bags and purses are available for purchase at Suicidal Butterfly Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765919007-ay-1-y-0710.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A variety of bags and purses are available for purchase at Suicidal Butterfly Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Suicidal Butterfly, a gothic boutique, has multiple designs of shoes available for purchase Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765923007-ay-1-y-0714.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Suicidal Butterfly, a gothic boutique, has multiple designs of shoes available for purchase Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Suicidal Butterfly, a gothic boutique, relocated to 4455 S. Padre Island Drive.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/01/PCCT/71765920007-ay-1-y-0723.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Suicidal Butterfly, a gothic boutique, relocated to 4455 S. Padre Island Drive.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![El Camino is a new Tex-Mex restaurant from the Lomax family in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/02/PCCT/71780462007-ay-1-y-0821.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
El Camino is a new Tex-Mex restaurant from the Lomax family in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Diners enjoy meals and cocktails at El Camino in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/02/PCCT/71780463007-ay-1-y-0837.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Diners enjoy meals and cocktails at El Camino in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![A pair of La Fresas, a tequila-based cocktail, sit on the bar at El Camino in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/02/PCCT/71780464007-ay-1-y-0860.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A pair of La Fresas, a tequila-based cocktail, sit on the bar at El Camino in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Pork belly tacos and a plate of birria with tortillas wait to be delivered to guests at El Camino in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/02/PCCT/71780461007-ay-1-y-0871.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pork belly tacos and a plate of birria with tortillas wait to be delivered to guests at El Camino in downtown Corpus Christi Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Kimmie Pullen, owner of Tea by the Sea Cafe, poses with a teacup and a 3-tier stand full of treats at her business in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71823182007-ay-1-y-1529.jpg?width=441&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kimmie Pullen, owner of Tea by the Sea Cafe, poses with a teacup and a 3-tier stand full of treats at her business in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Several desserts, including chocolate mousse and macarons, are shown on a 3-tier stand at Tea by the Sea Cafe in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71823183007-ay-1-y-1533.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Several desserts, including chocolate mousse and macarons, are shown on a 3-tier stand at Tea by the Sea Cafe in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Tea by the Sea Cafe, a new local business in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area, has several rooms dedicated to different themes, including the Board Room. The room is for patrons to enjoy tea while playing board games.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71823181007-ay-1-y-1539.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tea by the Sea Cafe, a new local business in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area, has several rooms dedicated to different themes, including the Board Room. The room is for patrons to enjoy tea while playing board games.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Teacups and saucers are on display at Tea by the Sea Cafe in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71823184007-ay-1-y-1557.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Teacups and saucers are on display at Tea by the Sea Cafe in Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff area Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![A backpack full of infusions and medical equipment sits on a table at Coastal Infusions at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Nurses take the backpack to clients when clients request a home visit.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71830567007-ay-1-y-1572.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A backpack full of infusions and medical equipment sits on a table at Coastal Infusions at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Nurses take the backpack to clients when clients request a home visit.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![An IV bag has the Coastal Infusions brand, a new local business in Corpus Christi, at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71830568007-ay-1-y-1581.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
An IV bag has the Coastal Infusions brand, a new local business in Corpus Christi, at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![Several bottles of minerals, nutrients and vitamins are displayed at Coastal Infusions at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71830569007-ay-1-y-1588.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Several bottles of minerals, nutrients and vitamins are displayed at Coastal Infusions at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.
John Oliva/Caller-Times![The on-site clinic of Coastal Infusions, a new local business in Corpus Christi, features a recliner, blanket and TV for clients at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. The room will soon be able to hold two people at once.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.caller.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/12/06/PCCT/71830570007-ay-1-y-1593.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The on-site clinic of Coastal Infusions, a new local business in Corpus Christi, features a recliner, blanket and TV for clients at AADI Home Health & Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. The room will soon be able to hold two people at once.
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