The Dish: Coastal Conversations at Perrin’s on the Water with Amy Granberry & Dan Suckley

Welcome back to The Dish, a United We Podcast original where great food meets the people and stories shaping Corpus Christi.In Episode 2, Amy Granberry sits down with Dan Suckley at Perrin’s on the Water on North Padre Island, where waterfront views and New Orleans–inspired cuisine set the stage for a conversation about business, community, and the future of the Coastal Bend.Over cornbread, gumbo, red beans and rice, blackened chicken with tasso, and a few island cocktails, the discussion explores:✨ The impact of American Bank’s merger with Prosperity Bank and what it means for customers across Texas ✨ The long-awaited reopening of Port Royal and the return of one of the island’s most iconic destinations ✨ How tourism, island events like Barefoot Mardi Gras, and local businesses fuel economic growth ✨ The importance of community investment through organizations like the United Corpus Christi ChamberOf course, no episode of The Dish is complete without dessert — featuring homemade chocolate fudge cake and carrot cake baked in-house.This episode captures what The Dish is all about: great food, honest conversations, and the leaders working every day to move our community forward.Whether you came for the Cajun flavors, the island views, or the conversation, you’re at the table with us.