Teamwork. Pride. Respect. Integrity. These are the core values by which we do our jobs every day.
Jennifer Casseday-Blair
62 Goodwill » The Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House is, at any one time, home to 38 families with critically ill children seeking treatment at nearby hospitals. by Sara Neal
64 Goodwill » SafeHaven of Tarrant County helps women to become stronger and more independent after being affected by the terror of domestic violence. by Melody Mack
66 Diners and Dives » There was a time that doing a good job was a way of life, not just a goal. And that is still true of some restaurants.
68 Heywood » The words free and cheap deserve a closer look — and perhaps disclaimers in the fine print.
70 Anchors Outtakes » Turning 40, a daughter entering the pre-teen years, and — oh, yes! — a 16-year-old getting her driver’s license! by Teresa Frosini, CBS 11 News This Morning
72 PG Suggested » Facing the consequences of your actions is scary. Especially when you’re 4.
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14 Lowdown » Events in the news that are shaping the face of Tarrant County
18 Business » Checking in on the business of business in and around Fort Worth
22 Arts and Culture » News from the world of writers, artists, musicians as well as museums and the performing arts 25fwliving
26 Health & Beauty » Lush Lashes — the season’s most coveted accessories — can cost a little but mostly a lot. by Rachel Cook
28 Style » Take one white shirt and wear it three different ways from casual through business to an elegant evening out. by Sheridan French
30 Active Lifestyle » When the heat gets too much for you, head underground. We suggest a few cool local caves. by JoAnna Sargent
32 Cooking » Tapas Party — Texas Style: Our food editor brings in Chef Jesse Ayala to help a Park Hill couple throw a party. by Judie Byrd
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Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the
personalities and parties that have everyone talking
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From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
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148 Now Open » A peek inside new culinary ventures in and around town
152 Restaurant Review » Our resident critic dishes on the area’s most notable restaurants
154 Restaurant Listings » The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene
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The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
contributors
MeeT our exTended TeaM MeMbers
Marsha Brown is a freelance writer — or was when she began working on the article about the Aryan Brotherhood and Aryan Circle for Fort Worth, Texas magazine that appears on page 52.
She's now the publisher and editor in chief of Parker County Today magazine. Her work has appeared in the Fort Worth Business Press, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Weekly, the Dallas Business Journal and American Profile, to name just a few.
In her spare time, she hikes, collects rare books and vintage photographs and explores North Texas history. She lives in Weatherford with her husband Steven and m uttdonna, their longhaired dachshund.
Paul Lachine, the artist who provided the illustration for the Aryan Brotherhood/Aryan Circle article (page 52) is a freelance artist living in o ntario, Canada, with his wife, Deborah, and their two children.
Paul got his start as a freelance editorial cartoonist in Canada and was published in many of Canada’s largest newspapers and featured in several volumes of Portfolio, a collection of the year’s best editorial cartoons. But it was Paul’s illustration work that made him a regular fixture on many o p- ed pages across North America. His award-winning illustrations also appear in a variety of newspaper and magazine publications across Asia and europe.
When not illustrating the important events of the day, Paul indulges his other passion in life, blues music. His portraits of blues artists can be viewed at 12barart.com. o ne will be featured on the cover of an upcoming compilation CD of the works of Lightnin’ Hopkins.
Dr. James S. Cole, the author of “emerging Technologies,” page 119, became dean of Texas A&m Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in 2000, 25 years after graduating from the college.
He joined HSC-BCD’s full-time faculty in 1977 and began his administrative career in 1981 as director of computer services.
During the next 15 years, Cole’s responsibilities continued to increase; he served as the college’s chief operating officer, chief financial officer and interim dean prior to assuming the college’s top post. He also has served as president of Baylor o ral Health Foundation and interim president of the Texas A&m Health Science Center.
Cole is a native of minneapolis and a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. He’s lived in Texas for the past 50 years.
Do you have a story idea for the magazine or are you interested in writing for us? If so, please send all inquiries, queries or story ideas to Paul K. Harral, executive editor, at pharral@fwtexas.com.
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Volume 13, Number 8, August 2010
The C ty s Magazine
Success to the swift. (And
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Appreciative
Thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Steve Palko for the peek inside their fabulous house and Dr. Palko’s example of the power of education.
There will be many who will resent and envy the Palkos, but as I read your July issue this Independence Day, an immigrant from a communist country, the story reminds me that the U.S. is still one of the few countries where everyone has an opportunity for education and to be anything they want to be. It is up to each individual to make the best of that chance.
George Gilder wrote about poverty being the status of most throughout history. What needs studying and understanding is exceptional performance. Thanks for this extreme example. — Paul Kessler, Fort Worth
Praise — and Criticism
I would like to compliment you on the success of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. I think it is an intriguing review of the trendy and traditional goings on that do and will affect the character of our great city.
I grew up in Fort Worth and I, too, am an alumni of TCU and applaud your outspoken allegiance for the home teams and their successes, both on and off the fields of play.
The magazine seems to have a responsible nature but also strives to be reflective of the “in crowd” and its needs, wants and interests. The articles tend to reflect on current issues and the character and strength that we, as proud Fort Worth natives, inherit with respectful modesty.
However, your recent cover story, “A Peek Inside the Palko Palace” (July 2010) struck a chord of blatant ostentatiousness.
In our current economic climate, it seems in poor taste. With new small businesses struggling, tenured companies
re-evaluating and municipalities having to make a third round of budget cuts, it seems to be the wrong cover at the wrong time.
People who work hard and succeed have the privilege of living as they choose. However, singing the praises of an 18,000-square-foot mansion with Louis XIV gilded excesses in a 10-page spread seems a slap in the face to the residents who are reflecting on important decisions for our city and current ways of life.
In my opinion, the finer things are joys in life but should be appreciated, not reveled in quite so much.
Thank you for the magazine about our Fort Worth. — Eric Painter, Weatherford and Fort Worth
Thanks for the Tip
My wife and I subscribe to your magazine even though we live in Lufkin. We read your bit on the Cat City Grill and tried it as we do with a lot of your picks. WOW, what a great grill —
great food, great service, great bar. Thanks for your info. — Jeff Taylor, Lufkin
One Way to Drive Circulation
I’m going broke buying up Fort Worth, Texas magazines. I have bought at least 30 as our friends at Baranof Wilderness Lodge in Alaska wanted 10, and then I needed to send some to family. (See: UpClose, July 2010, “Clearing the mind with the help of a fly rod.”)
Our friend, Mike, who owns the lodge, just got his first booking as a result of the article. Isn’t that great? And our June business was up. I’m sure it’s because we were picked in Best Of. (See: June 2010)
— Connie Gauntt, Arlington
Talk to us: We welcome all suggestions, comments and questions about Fort Worth, Texas magazine and the articles we publish. Send comments by visiting fwtx. com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
So Much Turkey, So Little Time
All tied up in knots because it’s your year to host the family Thanksgiving feast? If so, you will want to enter our Turkey Boot Camp Contest. We will choose one Fort Worth cook we believe most needs a helping hand in creating a dazzling Turkey-Day meal.
The winner will get a day of Turkey Boot Camp in her (or his) own home kitchen with friends welcome to attend. Our food editor, Judie Byrd, will bring her favorite Thanksgiving recipes and all the ingredients to share her best tips and techniques for cooking up a feast that will impress even the pickiest mother-in-law.
Send us a few paragraphs saying why you would most benefit from a crash Thanksgiving cooking course.
We will read each one and choose the most compelling appeal.
Include your name, home address, e-mail address and telephone number. Deadline for entries is Sept. 1.
The winner will be announced in our November issue, along with photos and recipes for all the Turkey Boot Camp dishes.
Send your entry to:
Food Editor, Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s Magazine 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 130 Fort Worth, Texas 76116 or e-mail to: judie@judiebyrd.com
Best of 2010. We are rolling out the red carpet for the very best Fort Worth has to offer at our Best Of party on Aug. 14 at Casa Mañana. For more information or to RSVP for the party, e-mail kmills@ fwtexas.com.
Top Chef. Mark your calendars for Fort Worth, Texas’ Top Chef competition. We started with 10 in two sets of five. The top two from each set move to the final competition on Sept. 9. Round Two is Aug. 5. For details, visit fwtx.com or Kathy Mills, promotion director, kmills@fwtexas.com.
Culinary Awards. Visit fwtx.com to cast your vote for our 2010 Culinary Awards. The Awards will be announced in November, but we want to give you plenty of time to tell us your favorites. On the WEB This
Paul K. Harral Executive Editor
From Not Many to More Than You Can Reasonably Sample
I’ve been fortunate in my life to work in a profession that took me to different cities where I was able to sample a wide variety of foods, both traditionally American and ethnically diverse.
Cities like Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Fla., Miami and Houston were a delight for someone who likes to eat and is willing to try different things.
My birthplace, Shamrock, in the Panhandle, wasn’t too rich, although I’ll argue that Jay’s Hamburgers in the local pool hall remains my favorite hamburger place of all time.
When I came to Fort Worth in 1986, one of the first things I noticed was that there were only a handful of high-end restaurants to choose among. Plenty of good restaurants, you understand, but not that many for that special occasion — anniversaries, major birthdays and the like.
My unscientific and untested theory was that the city’s array of excellent country club kitchens bled off the people who might otherwise be able to afford the better restaurants.
My, what a difference 20 years makes. Or 10, for that matter.
I’m not a big go-out-to-eat man unless I’m traveling. For one thing, I’m cheap. For another, I like to cook. But I like to have options when I do dine out, and that is something that has changed in Fort Worth.
We celebrate that by recognizing a series of emerging restaurants not only in Fort Worth but also in the increasingly connected metropolitan area of Tarrant and nearby counties.
We picked 20 restaurants that have emerged over the last year. You can read the rationale on page 36, and we were faithful to that. But the truth is, this is our list. We didn’t ask anyone to vote. So we may be right or we may be wrong. I’m sure you will let us know either way.
Also in this issue is an article that you may find disturbing. I know I did as I worked on it in cooperation with writer Marsha Brown.
We all know, if we pause to think about it, that our prison system is a tough place. What you may not have thought about is that members of what the police call
“street gangs” took their affiliations into prison with them. And that meant that to survive inside, other inmates found it wise to be involved in a group of like-minded offenders. Some of those evolved into prison gangs. That involvement doesn’t necessarily end when an inmate is released.
It’s tough for someone with prison time to make it in the outside world. Jobs are scarce even for those without a record. And people often return to the neighborhood and the associates where they got into trouble in the first place. Some serve their time and then go on with their lives. Others are not so successful.
Our story on the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the Aryan Circle may be unsettling. But it is information you need to know. It begins on page 52.
You, after all, are the people who can make things happen in the Metroplex and in the state. Maybe it’s time to get serious about rehabilitation rather than warehousing and provide more assistance for the men and women leaving the Texas prison system so that they have options rather than a continued life of crime. Of course, it will cost money. But what is the cost if we simply allow things to continue as they are?
On a much more pleasant note, we also interviewed TCU Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle while he was on the road recruiting. No rest for the weary; he was out the week after the high of Omaha, trying to set up for a return visit in 2011. If it were easy, everyone would do it, but we won’t bet against the Frogs. See that story in our Lowdown section, beginning on page 13.
And back to the amazing array of restaurants now available to residents, you’ll want to check out the magazine’s Top Chef Competition. That’s on page 58. With the help of readers and our Top Chef Panel, we picked 10 local chefs to compete against each other. There are three rounds — two elimination rounds of five with two from each round advancing to the finals in September.
I hope you enjoy this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. And let me also make my common plea: Let us hear from you. I’d like Feedback to be an open forum for Fort Worth, Texas readers, but we need your help making that happen.
Preseason
Oakland Raiders Thursday, August 12 8:00 p.m.
Miami Dolphins Thursday, September 2 7:00 p m
Regular Season
Chicago Bears SOLD OUT Sunday, September 19 Noon
Tennessee Titans Sunday, October 10 3:15 p m
New York Giants SOLD OUT Monday, October 25 7:30 p m
Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, October 31 Noon
Detroit Lions Sunday, November 21 Noon*
New Orleans Saints Thursday, November 25 3:15 p m
Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, December 12 7:20 p.m.*
Washington Redskins Sunday, December 19 Noon*
*Kickoff time subject to change All times are Central Standard Time
TCU vs Oregon State
September 4
Super Bowl Concer t Series Friday, September 10
Texas A&M vs Arkansas Saturday, October 9
Big 12 Football Championship Saturday, December 4
AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Friday, Januar y 7, 2011
Super Bowl XLV Sunday, Februar y 6, 2011
Dogpile
TCU’s Frogs celebrate payback-time over the Texas Longhorns. Photo Courtesy of TCU For more, turn to page 14.
So Close
by Paul K. Harral
Here’s the kind of season it was for the TCU baseball team: Trailing 10-3 in the ninth inning of the elimination game against UCLA, we still thought the Frogs might pull it off.
They had trained us — and the baseball nation — to think that way.
Anyone who saw it will never forget the June 23 elimination game against Florida State.
It was 7-5, two outs, bases loaded and a 3-2 count on Matt Curry with only four outs left in the game. Curry put the ball over the centerfield wall. Two batters later, Jantzen Witte’s homer with one on made in 11-7 — the final margin. They’ll have stories for the grandkids. All the team members will, no matter what else they do in life.
That’s all fine, but for Texans, the really important game was in Austin, when TCU defeated the powerhouse Longhorns in three games to earn the trip to Omaha.
Not bad for a little ole private school from Fort Worth.
It was the last game in purple for seniors Bryan Holaday, Curry, Paul Gerrish, Eric Marshall and Tyler Lockwood.
Omaha’s fans always find a darling in the College World Series, and this year it was TCU — from the start.
“We felt it every day, from the opening ceremony to the last out of our last game,” Coach Jim Schlossnagle, the 2010 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association National Coach of the Year, told Fort Worth, Texas, “not just on the field but literally everywhere we went. We truly felt like the home team in Omaha.”
Vendors couldn’t keep T-shirts, jerseys and caps on the shelf. Seemed that anyone without a dog in the fight wanted something purple.
Schlossnagle had said he wanted to take the Frogs to Omaha so the players could see historic Rosenblatt Stadium in its last year of use.
Mission accomplished — in spades.
“In my profession, what you work for every
Intense Game
Matt Curry’s homer put TCU into the lead in the elimination game against Florida State.
Photo Courtesy of TCU
day, think about first when you wake up and sacrifice time with your family for is Omaha,” he said. “It’s the ‘pearly gates’ of college baseball. My family has sacrificed daily for many years for this opportunity and it’s great to honor their sacrifice in the last year of Rosenblatt Stadium.”
The team members talk about the 2010 trip daily and what it takes to get there.
“Like a family, we have all worked so very hard and sacrificed so much to earn this opportunity, and it's great to see each and every player's smile of satisfaction,” Schlossnagle said.
By the way, Schlossnagle joins football coach Gary Patterson with national coach of the year honors.
“TCU making the CWS shines yet another light on our great city and allows others to see how special Fort Worth is,” Schlossnagle said. “It was special to know that TCU baseball was on the collective mind of Fort Worth while we were in Omaha.”
And on the return. Several hundred fans turned out in hundred degree heat June 27 to welcome the Frogs home.
“They were like rock stars,” said one fan who was there.
“Everyone at TCU is a part of this — every former player, every former coach, every administrator, every fan, and on and on,” Schlossnagle said.
The air is rarified in Omaha, but you’d have never known that TCU was a newcomer. Schlossnagle says he believed that both the 2009 team — which finished one game short — and the 2010 team were Omaha teams.
“This team was special because we had
tremendous starting pitching, and we evolved into the best offensive team in school history,” he said.
And then there’s Bryan Holaday, who Schlossnagle called “one of the truly great players and leaders ever at TCU in any sport. And when your best player is your hardest worker and leader, that is when you can have a special season.”
Fans and sportswriters can sometime overlook a turning point in a season and Holaday figured prominently in one Schlossnagle recalled.
TCU had given up two late-inning runs to trail in a game against Baylor.
“After the inning was over, Holaday took the entire team in the locker room. I don’t know what was said, but Bryan was really upset and our guys came out pretty fired up, and we went on to win that game. Winning the game wasn’t a turning point, but watching a great player take hold of our team was special.”
So can that be replaced?
“I believe we have one, maybe two players
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capable of taking a leadership role, but we have so much work, trials, successes, and so forth to go through to find that person,” Schlossnagle said. “It doesn’t happen overnight. Without question, that is our biggest challenge next year.”
There are others.
“We have to start from ground zero all over again and just continue to do the work on and off the field that we do every year,” Schlossnagle said. “Of course, we need some key players to return and some key recruits to show up on campus instead of signing professionally.”
The team needs to stay healthy and play well at the right times.
“That is a lot to ask, and it is so very hard to even get to a regional and super-regional, much less Omaha,” he said.
TCU doesn’t plan on resting on its laurels.
“We always feel like we have something to prove and 2011 will be no different,” he said.
Schlossnagle said a team can control only two things — effort and attitude.
“You can always count on TCU playing hard and giving an all-out effort on the field and playing the game the right way,” he said. “If we do that, that’s all we can do. The rest will be the result of that type of effort and attitude.”
From the televised coverage, perhaps the most excited Frog fan was Schlossnagle’s son Jackson.
He watched the ESPN special, The Long Home Run, a documentary about Rosenblatt, and told his daddy he wanted to “see that ballpark.”
“When we beat Texas, I told him, ‘We are going to see Rosenblatt!’ and he was so fired up,” Schlossnagle said. “My wife, Kami, and daughter, Kati, have to give up a lot for baseball, so, to have all of that honored by getting to Omaha and staying there a while was a great family memory.”
Schlossnagle thinks TCU baseball has new relevance in Fort Worth and that that support will continue to grow.
“We want a TCU baseball game to be one of the great, affordable entertainment options for everyone in Fort Worth in the spring,” he said. “I want to personally thank Mayor Moncrief and Rosie for their personal support for us and Hal and Camille Brown for their continued friendship and promotion of our great university and city.”
Competitive Partners
When Miss Fort Worth, Ashley Melnick, was named Miss Texas July 2, standing slightly behind her in the photographs was Miss Irving, Jordan Johannsen. It’s an unusual position because generally they stand shoulder-to-shoulder.
Melnick of Fort Worth and Johannsen of Plano are TCU roommates and best friends. Johannsen was first runner-up in the 75th Miss Texas pageant, and she fully expects to be Miss Texas next year. But she’s not jealous of her roomie.
“I’m so proud of her,” Johannsen said recently at their on-campus apartment. “I would not want anyone else to be Miss Texas.”
Miss Texas Ashley Melnick, left, and first runner-up Jordan Johannsen in the dormitory room they share at Texas Christian University.
They met as a result of Miss Texas, first as contestants — Melnick was Miss Southlake and Johannsen was Miss Central Texas in that go-round. Later, during a spring meeting about the pageant, they sat together on a bus on the way to a children’s hospital event.
Melnick had just transferred into TCU and Johannsen was thinking about it. The living arrangements seemed logical.
They are careful to separate competition from friendship and say they push each other and want to make it difficult for the judges.
“If we got it down to just the two of us at the end standing there, and the judges had to choose between us, then that’s what we wanted,” Johannsen said.
Contestants have to have a cause or a platform, and both these women are passionate about theirs.
Johannsen’s is The Starfish Society, which works with HIV/AIDS families. Her mother was a volunteer at Bryan’s House in Dallas, a nonprofit dealing with AIDS, when Johannsen was involved in her first fundraiser in the third grade. She visited the House and the children it benefited — and the cause drew her in.
Melnick’s platform is the Voice of Autism, based on her 25-year-old brother Ryan’s struggle with the ailment. Their parents fought for funding to get the therapy he needed.
“I was a little girl who had a deadbolt on her door because her brother’s aggression was out of control,” she said. “But I don’t have to shield myself anymore. He’s a teddy bear now, and he’s productive and he’s out in the community.” — Paul K. Harral
No Cheap Plates Here
What’s in a name on a vanity license plate?
Come Sept. 22, we’ll find out at Cowboys Stadium when My Plates, the official state specialty license plate merchant, offers 30 special personalized plates in a live auction.
The attention is expected to center around the plate “COWBOYS.” But we are most fond of “FTWORTH.” There are 28 others.
Most of the money raised will go the state’s general fund, but some will benefit Happy Hill Farm Academy, the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Texas is joining states like Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and New York in offering plates for auction. But Texas is the first to actually select a private vendor to create a fun
event, advertise the campaign and sell these new designs as a way to raise money for the state. It has become a popular idea, because it costs taxpayers nothing.
Anyone from big fans to Texas-born celebrities may be in attendance, so those interested in participating should go to myplates.com to register.
My Plates is a Texas-based company, selected by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to design, market and sell new Specialty license plates.
Suppose Jerry Jones is interested in that “Cowboys” plate? — Melody Mack
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everyone loves A GreAt pArty, riGht? My CAlendAr is AlreAdy MArked for sept. 10, And i AM CountinG down the dAys to whAt is CertAin to be the hottest niGht of the yeAr: Fashion’s night out.
Last September was the first celebration of this event, part brainchild of the queen of the fashion world herself, Anna Wintour, editor in chief of Vogue, along with designer extraordinaire Vera Wang, Terry J. Lundgren, chairman of Macy’s, and others. The shopping extravaganza was a complete success in 2009, and the buzz for round two is leading the way for this year’s festivities to be even more legendary than last year’s beyond epic evening. Wonderful ideas are born out of necessity, which is just how FNO began. The recession has hit the fashion industry hard with designers, boutiques and department stores struggling to make ends meet. With small stores closing their doors and sale racks galore, the industry needed a little pick-me-up. We all know nothing does more to enliven spirits
than a fantastic party.
Held last year on Sept. 10, the night was a huge and immediate success. Stores all over New York City were asked to stay open as late as midnight and throw parties that would be open to the public. The world followed suit and, sure enough, in NYC alone more than 700 retailers remained open with designers planning special personal appearances at several. Fifteen minutes after the events officially began, there were lines around the block demonstrating massive support for the stimulus initiative and worldwide cause. Jim Gold, president and CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, said that, aside from generating phenomenal traffic and invigorating sales, the night created an optimistic and enthusiastic tone for the fall season. Perhaps most importantly, FNO lets
setting the Bar
Eric tschetter, the man behind local watering hole the Pour house, was named Outstanding Restaurateur of 2010 by the Tarrant County Restaurant Association on June 28.
The Pour House, in the acclaimed West 7th Street district, features live music, an award-winning menu (complete with Sunday
consumers be directly involved in celebrating and helping fashion, which can often seem difficult to do. Now, the big question is, how can you take part in this night to remember? Neiman Marcus Fort Worth is throwing the party of all parties to kick the 2010 encore into high gear. Trust me, you do not want to miss this! Cocktails and sweets galore, a rocking DJ, a fashion fortune teller, as well as the opportunity to register to win too many fabulous products and goodies to count creates a recipe for success and all are certain to make an outstanding evening to remember.
Particularly flattering and exciting for me, however, is that Neiman’s has asked me to make my official debut as fashion editor of Fort Worth, Texas magazine that night by styling the runway show and commenting on the looks alongside public relations manager Marjon Zabihi. I would love to have your support for the night, so put on your most impressive ensemble and join me as I celebrate the wonderful world of fashion. See you in September!
FASHION’S NIGHT OUT SEPT.10 2010
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Tschetter has twice been president of the local association and served on an advisory board to represent local restaurants during the city’s consideration of its smoking ban. He graduated from TCU and is a frequent speaker there. — Rachel Cook
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New Heights
What do an allergist, a registered nurse and a certified social worker have in common?
Each field is represented by an outstanding Fort Worth woman who was recently elevated to new heights in her respective medical organization.
Susan Rudd Bailey, M.D., of Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma was inaugurated as the 145th president of the Texas Medical Association after serving five years on the board of
World Trade Center Relic
The City of Fort Worth welcomes the privilege to permanently display an artifact from the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Center buildings in New Your.
Thanks to the help of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, and U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop, D-NY, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will host and exhibit a 12-foot-high and 6-to-
directors of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education. Susan Todd, R.N., an already active community volunteer, was installed as president of the American Medical Association Alliance on June 15.
Doris Johnson, MSW, ACSW, was elected as the 93rd president of the Texas Medical Association Alliance. Here’s to those who embody community service taken to a higher level. — Rachel Cook
7-foot-wide beam from the Twin Towers.
“The people of Fort Worth are humbled and honored to host and permanently display a beam relic from the Twin Towers,” Mayor Mike Moncrief said.
Museum president Van A. Romans said there is no more appropriate location for such a distinguished piece of history.
“The museum is deeply honored that we will be able to develop an exhibit that pays homage to 9-11 and the people who perished on that day,” Romans said. “We worked with architect Ricardo Legorreta to plan its placement in front of the museum so that our one million annual visitors will have access to it.” — Melody Mack
Keeping it Local
Six of Fort Worth’s finest shops have joined together to offer brides-to-be enticing incentives to support their local businesses.
Mark Vaughan of Domain XCIV came up with the idea during a brainstorming session with de ma fille’s Meghann Hewitt.
“We wanted to do something that would benefit both our businesses,” he said.
The idea quickly grew to include four other businesses: Sublime Bakery, byrd & bleecker, The Enchanted Florist and Halo Salon and Color Lab. All are locally owned.
Vaughan says these six shops represent everything that a bride could need: registry gifts, gowns, wedding cakes, stationery and salon services.
The concept, called the “Bridal Passport,” gives each bride a passport that is stamped at each store. Once each store has been visited, the bride is then offered incentives at each, ranging from $100 towards completion of the registry at Domain to a free veil at de ma fille to $100 off any bride and groom cake package at Sublime Bakery.
The passport program has been active for about a month now and the shops report they are already seeing positive response.
culture
your map to the arts » by
melody mack
Dynamic and Cosmopolitan Modernism
The Amon Carter Museum is offering a unique inside look at paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculptures and films capturing a formative period of abstract art in North and South America over a 30-year formative period.
Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s-1950s Through Sept. 5 cartermuseum.org, 817.738.1933
From Fort Worth into the Twilight
Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s–50s, on exhibit through Sept. 5, features more than 85 works ranging from an abstractive view of 1920s New York through an influential period of conceptual pieces. Artists such as Jesús Rafael Soto and Charmion von Wiegand bring together the scope of a collection reaching across countries in South and North America.
Mary Kate O’Hare, associate curator of American art at the Newark Museum in New Jersey and curator of the exhibit, said that all these works together express a whole new language that successfully conveys a single appeal on an international stage.
“Artists in both South and North America worked with a pictorial and sculptural vocabulary of simplified shapes that make little or no reference to the natural world,” said O’Hare. “Together, their work demonstrates the flexibility of the geometric language, revealing its capacity for both systemic and intuitive approaches to abstraction as well as a broad range of goals spanning the spiritual to the political.”
One feature of the exhibit is the special presentation of abstract film by such artists like Texas-native Mary Ellen Bute, a pioneer animator whose films were viewed by millions and were inspirational to even more experimenters in those decades. Bute claimed that she owed her success to the combination of science and art, and created films that used the mathematical qualities of music harmonized with multiple reflections of shape and color. The museum has chosen two of her famous retrospectives, Rhythm in Light (1934) and Parabola 1937, along with works by film artist Dwinell Grant, and is offering to show these four avant-garde films together.
“By bringing together artists that are typically separated from one another in historical accounts, the exhibition suggests both conceptual and aesthetic parallels that cut across time, national borders and media,” O’Hare said.
Featuring many paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and films that have rarely been viewed by the public, this novel exhibition has crossed continents to provide a bright look at an artistic period of innovation in history.
Marty Bowen was raised just outside of Fort Worth but he’s now walking down red carpets and producing major blockbuster films. He’s a staple in the entertainment industry — and his career is only beginning.
Bowen graduated from Arlington Heights High School and then Harvard University cum laude with a degree in U.S. history in 1991. The entertainment business had always been a passion for him, but it became a profession when he packed up and set out for Los Angeles after college.
“I figured if I was going to be in business, then I should be involved with something I am interested in, like film,” Bowen says.
He began his now-daunting career with United Talent Agency, where he became a partner. But when the glamour of working with actors such as Charlie Kaufman wore off, he decided he wanted to be involved with telling the stories that speak to so many individuals. So, he began a production company, with partner Wyck Godfrey, called Temple Hill.
“Our responsibility is to put the movie together, so we oversee the project from the first idea to the finished product,” said Bowen. “Every project is different so depending on each aspect, what actors, what directors, what book, et cetera, gives you a new interest and new ideas of what to expect during the process. As you move forward every part is interesting and you just have to focus on solving the problems.”
As a producer and a partner in a successful company, he has made such films as The Nativity Story and Dear John.
But you probably know him for the Twilight series. With three movies already out, the numbers already are record-breaking. Starting with four books from writer Stephanie Myers, Bowen and his team have created these intoxicating movies for the legions of Twilight fans.
“Anytime you can have something successful on your resume, it helps build other projects,” Bowen said. “Everyone loves people that love success, and a lot of members in our company are a part of making that movie. Being a partner of the company, it is great to know that those who work hard are being rewarded.
But he dreams of being able to bring his career back to the place where it all began.
“Nothing would make me more excited than to go home and make a movie in Fort Worth. I would love to do it, and if Texas ever gets to the place where their rebates are competitive with other states, then that day will come sooner,” he said.
RAFFLE GIVE-AWAY
fwliving:health & beauty
creating allure both inside and
» by rachel cook
Lush Lashes
This season, the most coveted accessories a woman can have are todie-for lashes. The increased demand for dramatically fringed eyes has generated a whole slew of new products, which are appearing in drugstores, department stores and spas. Even some doctors have jumped on the new trend, offering prescription remedies for those whose lashes seem to suffer from stunted growth.
As if these options were not enough to set your lashes curling on their own, eyelash “lounges” have cropped up across the Metroplex, touting semi-permanent eyelash extension treatments in a spa environment. So conjure up your inner Eva Longoria-Parker and take a peek at some of the best lash-enhancing products and services out there.
Lashing Out
Individual, synthetic lashes can be applied to your natural lashes with a medical-grade adhesive. When the natural lash sheds, the extension will come off with it. The initial full set takes approximately 90 minutes, and refills can be done in as little as 30 minutes. It is recommended to get a refill every two or three weeks.
Lash Retreat
6323 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76116
817.737.5274 lashretreat.com
Pricing:
Full Set/First Time: $275 (Price includes first refill)
2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 106 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.332.5274 thelashlounge.com
Pricing:
Full Set/First Time: $250 - $400 (depends on look and stylist) Refills: $50 - $75
Hanna Isul
3501 Bernie Anderson Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.377.4331 hannaisul.com
Pricing: Full Set/First Time: $250 Refills: $75
NeuLash, $150, Neiman Marcus
Trish McEvoy Lash Enhancer, $125, Neiman Marcus
RapidLash, $39, drugstore.com
L’Oréal Lash Boosting Serum, $14.99, Walgreens
Maybelline
Maybelline Lash Discovery, $7.99, Walgreens
Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara, $7.79, Walgreens
Christian Dior, DiorShow Mascara, $24, Neiman Marcus
Cover Girl Lash Blast Volume, Water Proof, $7.79, Walgreens
Clinique Lash Building Primer, $13, where Clinique products are sold
fwliving:style
fashion finds and trendsetters » by sheridan french
One White Shirt - Three Different Ways
Nothing is better than finding a great investment piece that is extremely versatile. Case in point: the perfect white shirt. From a day at the office to an evening out, to weekend errands or a casual brunch with friends, a great white shirt can take you through a myriad of social settings while guaranteeing you look fabulous from start to finish.
Work
Instead of going with the plain longsleeved button-down, try to find a piece with extra details such as a uniquely shaped collar or outstanding sleeves. You can pair it with any work-appropriate pair of trousers or skirt. Office jewelry is better kept simple, such as delicate gold pieces that are not distracting.
Lafayette 148 New York White Shirt, $248; Escada Woven Skirt, $790; Valentino Couture Bow d’Orsay Pump, $695; Ippolita Gold Necklace $2,300; Ippolita Gold Bracelets, $2,500 - $695; Michael Kors Leopard Clutch, $995 All Neiman Marcus Fort Worth
Evening
Casual
Cocktail dresses are the norm these days, but there is no reason a pair of knockout pants can’t compete with even the most frilly of frocks. The detailing on the white shirt allows the garment to be more nighttime appropriate. Pair it with statement jewelry, an attention-getting clutch and heels.
Lafayette 148 New York White Shirt, $248, Neiman Marcus; Red Oscar de la Renta Trousers, $990, Neiman Marcus; Manolo Blahnik Leather Feather d’Orsay Heels, $825, Neiman Marcus; Kotur Gold Grocodile Clutch, $380, Head Over Heels; Merrick Bean Jewelry Blue Quartz Necklace, April Lane Exquisite Footwear
Is anything more relaxing than a long weekend brunch with friends? Comfort is essential for running errands afterwards. Keep it casual by pairing your shirt with a colorful skirt and bright sandals for a bohemian touch. Bold sunglasses add a nice finishing touch, as does a small messenger bag to hold your essentials.
Lafayette 148 New York White Shirt, $248, Neiman Marcus; Wink rainbow chiffon layer skirt, $225, A. Hooper & Co.; Cynthia Vincent turquoise gladiator sandals, $150, April Lane Exquisite Footwear; Marc Jacobs Light Tan Messenger Bag, $228, Neiman Marcus; Ray-Ban Red Wayfarers, $145, Dean-Kingston
fwliving:active lifestyle
get the most out of life
» by JoAnna sargent
What Lies Beneath
To escape the unbearable Texas summer heat, go underground and visit some cool local caves.
Natural Bridge Caverns » 26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road, San Antonio, Texas 78266, 210.651.6101 , naturalbridgecaverns.com » Recognized as one of the largest caves in Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns offers an exciting range of activities. The Discovery Tour leads guests through five underground rooms with unique formations. Additional cave structures are shown on the Illuminations Tour, where they are lit by a high-tech lighting system. On this tour, visitors also get the chance to experience the cave in complete darkness. A more intense experience is provided on the cave’s Adventure Tours. With the protective gear provided, guests are invited to explore trails separate from the main path. Finally, rock climbing is available on the 50-foot watchtower outside the cave. Prices for the Discovery and Illuminations Tour are each $9.95 for children 3-11 and $17.95 for ages 12 and older. The adventure tours are both $99.95.
The Caverns of Sonora » 711 Private Road 4468, Sonora, Texas 76950, 325.387.3105, cavernsofsonora.com » The crystal formations and rare helictites in this cave system are among the many reasons tourists and experienced cavers find the Caverns of Sonora impressive. The cave’s main tour is given daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. With reservations, other tours grant visitors the opportunity to explore undeveloped cave paths and photograph the many visible wonders that can be observed here. Visitors are recommended to dress warm because of the
cooler temperatures down in the cave throughout the year.
Longhorn Cavern State Park » 6211 Park Road 4 S., Burnet, Texas 78611, 830.598.CAVE or 877.441.CAVE, longhorncaverns. com » A variety of tours here grant visitors a fascinating experience and a new comprehension of nature. Experts guiding geology tours provide information about the diverse formations throughout the cave. In addition, paranormal tours give visitors the chance to observe and record the activity rumored to occur in this cave at night. For both tours, reservations must be
made ahead of time. The cave’s main tour is given daily from 10 a.m. to 4.p.m. Small children under age 2 are admitted for free. Admission is $7.99 for children 2-12, $11.99 for teenagers and senior citizens, and $12.99 for adults.
Cascade Caverns » 226 Cascade Caverns Road, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 78015, 830.755.8080, cascadecaverns.com » A distinguishing feature of this cave is the striking 100-foot waterfall inside. Visitors wanting to observe this sight in the summer are welcome on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours here last 45 minutes, and the temperature inside stays around 68 degrees. On-site campgrounds offer everything from washer and dryer facilities to buildings with Wi-Fi access, exercise rooms and satellite television.
Cave Without a Name » 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830.537.4212, cavewithoutaname.com » Yes, this is the actual name of this popular attraction in Boerne. The cave was given this title after a partici-
pant in an essay contest held to determine a cave name declared the cave was “too pretty to have a name.” Here, 60-minute tours are given daily through six cave rooms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those under age 6 are admitted for free, children 6-12 are admitted for $7, and admission for adults is $14. Special rates exist for the military, groups and seniors.
Cool Comfort>>Take to the road in the Lexus LS460, where comfort and style are intermingled in a luxury sedan.
We Texans are known for a lot of things, including our penchant for entertaining and party throwing. In fact, our state motto is “friendship!”
Marlene and Jim Beckman recently threw a fun soirée at their Park Hill home — a tapas party done up Texas style. The Beckmans wanted to be relaxed and enjoy the party themselves, so they called in Chef Jesse Ayala, an expert at catering home parties.
Marlene wanted to have a small hand in the party food, so she concocted her smooth hummus to serve as an hors d’oeuvre. No pressure for her, since this recipe can be made the day ahead.
The remaining menu showcases a typical tapasstyle variety of dishes and is stocked with makeahead recipes any home cook can handle. The treat of having Chef Jesse do the “handling” made the evening effortless for the Beckmans. As the party was ending, Chef Jesse provided an additional treat by serenading guests at the piano in the living room.
Times Ten Cellars’ Steve Williams took the guesswork out of choosing wine. His clean, bright Pinot Grigio and Fruta de Piedra paired perfectly with this colorful meal.
For Chef Jesse’s Baby Potatoes with Deep Ellum Blue Cheese recipe, go to fwtx.com and look for Cooking with Judie Byrd.
What’s a great party but a group of friends sharing good food and drink? With this easy plan, you will want to rustle up one of your own.
essential Party contacts
catering: Chef Jesse Ayala, 817.939.2825, jfresco.com
wine: Times Ten Cellars, 1100 Foch Street, 817.336.9463, timestencellars.com
cheese: Paula Lambert’s Mozzarella Company (Deep Ellum Blue Cheese) 1.800.798.2954 , Available at mozzco. com and Central Market
Anne Jones’ Latte Da Dairy (Chevre and Oaxaca quesadilla cheese) 817.490.5004 , Available at lattedadairy.com and Central Market
Hors d’oeuvres: Marlene’S SPicy HuMMuS
yield: about 2 1/2 cups to serve 8
inGredienTS:
2 - 4 cloves garlic
2, 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained with liquid reserved
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 teaspoon chile powder, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Juice of 2 large lemons
1 Poblano chile, roasted, peeled and diced (or 1, 3-ounce can diced green chiles)
With food processor running, drop in garlic cloves and mince. Add beans, tahini, chile powder,
salt and lemon juice; process until very smooth, adding reserved liquid as needed if mixture is too thick. Stir in diced Poblano chile.
GoaT cHeeSe wiTH PeacHeS and roSeinfuSed Honey
yield: to serve 8
inGredienTS:
2 cups moscato wine
4 ripe but firm peaches, peeled and cut into thin slices
24 ounces firm chevre (Latte Da Dairy)
1/2 cup rose-infused honey
1. In a saucepan, combine wine and peaches. Simmer on low heat 1 - 2 minutes, just until peaches are barely softened. Turn off heat and allow peaches to cool in the liquid. When cool, remove peaches and dry on
Marlene gets a lesson in knife tricks as she and Chef Ayala prepare hors d’oeuvres.
Jim serves Times Ten Cellars’ wine to happy friends.
fwliving:cooking
paper towels. (Reserve wine to pour over ice cream or enjoy as an aperitif.)
2. Place goat cheese on serving platter, top with peaches and drizzle with honey. Serve with flat bread or interesting crackers.
Dinner: Pork Tenderloin
kabobs wiTh blueberry demi-Glace
yield: to serve 8
inGredienTs:
3 pounds pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarselyground black pepper
16, 10-inch skewers, soaked 30 minutes in water
1. Trim tenderloin of silver skin and place on a rimmed platter. Coat all sides with garlic, salt and
pepper. Allow to sit 15 - 20 minutes at room temperature before cutting into chunk-size pieces. Thread meat onto skewers.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers 1 - 2 minutes on both sides, until instant-read thermometer reads 140° in the center of the largest pieces. This will give a nice trace of pink in the center. (Meat will continue to cook after it is removed from the grill.)
3. Place skewers on serving platter and drizzle with Blueberry Demi-Glace.
blueberry demi-Glace
inGredienTs:
1 tablespoon butter
1 small shallot, minced
2 cups red wine
1 cup fresh blueberries
1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté shallots until browned. Add wine and blueberries. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until reduced by half.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Puree mixture in blender and strain to remove seeds. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Reheat just before serving.
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Wash onions, but do not cut off root end. Dry well and brush lightly with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill onions 3 - 5 minutes, turning to sear all sides,
until tender and fragrant. Remove from grill, trim root ends and cut into lengths to fit toast slices.
2. Serve onions on baguette slices with Smoky Romesco Sauce.
smoky romesco sauce
May be prepared ahead and stored up to five days in refrigerator. Serve either cold or hot.
inGredienTs:
8 Roma tomatoes, cut in half
2 bell peppers, cut in half
1 medium white onion, cut into quarters
1 head garlic, cut in half
1/2 cup olive oil, divided use
1 ancho chile (dried Poblano chile)
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place tomatoes, bell peppers, onion and garlic on a roasting pan and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil. Roast vegetables on top rack 20 - 30 minutes, until tender. Set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, soak ancho chile in warm water until dehydrated, about 20 minutes. Remove from water and pull out the stem and all seeds. Set aside.
3. In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast almonds 1 - 2 minutes, stirring often, until light brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a food processor, blend vegetables, ancho chile, almonds, paprika and oregano until very smooth. Add salt and pepper.
chiPoTle salsa and chiPs
yield: serves 8
inGredienTs:
5 Roma tomatoes
3 fresh jalapeño peppers
1/2 bunch cilantro
2 ounces chipotle peppers in
Chef Jesse mans the grill and chats with guests, Bill and Susan Rose.
Pork Tenderloin Kabobs share a glorious platter with Grilled Spring Onions and Stuffed Chiles.
adobo sauce, seeded and stemmed
2 large cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
Corn chips
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add tomatoes and peppers and cook until seared (dark brown) on all sides, moving all from side to side to avoid burning. Remove from heat and remove stems and seeds from peppers.
2. Place tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, chipotle peppers, garlic and salt in a blender and pulse until desired consistency. Serve with corn chips.
Stuffed ChileS a la PlanCha
Yield: to serve 8
inGRedientS:
16 small yellow chiles, baby Poblano, or small Anaheim chiles
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground Spanish chorizo, cooked and drained
12 ounces shredded Oaxaca cheese (Latte Da Dairy)
1. Use a small knife to make a slit in each chile, cutting down one side only, keeping the chile intact. Carefully pull out the seeds from each chile. Place oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers to hot skillet and sear on all sides until lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cooked chorizo and cheese. Carefully stuff each chile with chorizo mixture.* Place stuffed chiles back into hot skillet or on hot grill until cheese is melted.
*May be prepared up to this point, one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Heat in skillet just before serving.
note: Monterrey Jack cheese
apple, a drizzle of Grand Marnier and a spoonful of Faux Caviar. Serve immediately.
JfReSCo’S faux CaviaR:
Yield: 2 1/2 cups Faux Caviar
inGRedientS:
Prepare at least one day ahead.
white center, which is fine.)
may be used in place of Oaxaca.
Dessert:
iCe CReam with GRilled PineaPPle and JfReSCo’S faux CaviaR
Yield: to serve 8
inGRedientS:
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into thin strips
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
1 cup Grand Marnier liquor
JfReSCo’S faux CaviaR (recipe follows)
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill pineapple strips until caramelized and golden brown.
2. Place scoops of ice cream in serving bowls, top with pine-
3 cups fruit juice such as grape, pineapple or orange
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup liqueur such as Amaretto
1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
2 quarts water
1. In a large bowl, stir together fruit juice, sugar and liqueur until sugar is dissolved. Set aside. Place tapioca pearls in a strainer and rinse well, removing excess starch. (Water runs clear when rinsed well.) In a large saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add tapioca pearls all at once and gently whisk to break up any clumps. Lower heat to medium and cook tapioca pearls until they become translucent, 5 - 7 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking to the bottom and burning. (Not all tapioca pearls will become translucent; some will retain a clear outer edge and
2. Pour cooked tapioca pearls into a strainer and rinse under running water, stirring gently with a spoon until all slimy starch has rinsed off. Drain well and add to fruit juice mixture. Cover and let sit at room temperature 6 hours or overnight. Tapioca pearls will soak up most or all liquid, and the pearls can now be broken up from each other and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
For details, check out judiebyrd.com.
Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net Cable.
Marlene serves her spicy hummus to Jane and Don Johnston.
Ice Cream with Grilled Pineapple and Faux Caviar
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Deep Ellum Blue Cheese
Fresh Eats
The 20 most promising newcomers to the local dining scene
By Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Locals are finding more and more reasons to put their cookware away and set off for culinary adventures in the area’s newest restaurants. The dining establishments included were decided by the subjective opinions of the staff of the magazine. So, we admit that it is biased and guaranteed not to please everyone. But we searched for certain qualities that we believe are important to our readers: cleanliness, ambience, value, consistent food quality and exceptional service. Our choices reveal a diverse mixture of settings and cuisines so that there is something for everyone. Make sure to get it while it’s hot!
Restaurants in this list are defined as establishments that make a substantial percentage of their revenue from food sales. That is why although some of our favorite bars/wine cafés serve fabulous food, they are not included. We also required that for a restaurant to be eligible, it must have opened between June 2009 and June 2010. In addition, our list includes only locally owned establishments, national restaurants founded in Texas or national restaurants that have eight or fewer locations.
Brownstone
840 Currie St., Fort Worth, 817.332.1555
Local and regional ingredients are infused into Brownstone’s Southern-inspired cuisine to create a unique dining experience that is refreshing to say the least. The atmosphere is sophisticated and airy with all the traditional comforts expected of a fine dining establishment, and it feels as though you are having dinner or cocktails in a friend’s home. Fire-baked chicken pot pies and made-toorder biscuit pans are among the many dishes making mouths water in this West 7th establishment. Executive Chef Casey Thompson, season three’s Top Chef finalist, has returned to North Texas with style and describes her creations as “food you grew up loving.” $$-$$$
Pricing
$ Entrees up to $10
$$ Entrees $10-$20
$$$ Entrees $20-$25
$$$$ Entrees $25 and over
Bailey’s Prime Plus Steakhouse
2901 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.870.1100
Well-seasoned and perfectly cooked steaks as well as outstanding seafood dishes are being served up at this recent addition to the West 7th development. Improved upon classic appetizers and sides accompany the proteins, and the desserts are to die for. The dining room features 25-foot ceilings, a row of trees and a seemingly endless reflecting pool running down the center between elevated leather booths. For pre- or post-dinner drinks, Bailey’s features an elegant bar/lounge area with live piano music and upscale cocktail choices. Well-informed servers and sommeliers complete the experience by attentively ensuring that every diner’s visit is enjoyable. $$$-$$$$
Buffalo Gap Steakhouse and Cantina
1470 Hwy. 377, Granbury, 817.573.4472
Hungry Granbury residents eagerly welcomed this newest steak house that mingles tasty, hearty dishes with lively music. Buffalo Gap is the brainchild of Paul Willis, who is best associated with creating the popular Fuzzy’s Tacos. Since inception, the restaurant has received glowing reviews and will soon be featuring an anticipated Texas Sunday gospel brunch. The ambiance is casual and low key with friendly service, and the décor is rustic. The food is original with dishes like Cheddar Biscuits with Smoked Ham and Red-Eye Gravy, Buttermilk Pecan Crusted Fried Chicken Salad, Pan Fried Snapper Sandwich and, of course, their famous steaks. $-$$
Cat City Grill
1208 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.916.5333
Recently joining the ranks of Magnolia Avenue’s restaurant row, Cat City Grill mixes familiar favorites with some exotic dishes, signature sandwiches, steak and seafood. With Vance Martin, Lili’s Bistro owner, and Martin Thompson, former Del Frisco’s chef, running the show, Cat City’s wild success is no shocker. The beautifully remodeled historic building creates a relaxed environment with earth-toned walls and steel-topped tables that prevent the restaurant from
seeming stuffy or too formal. Dishes arriving at the table are garnished with delicate edible flowers and have rich, deep flavors that are unique to the restaurant and won’t be found elsewhere. $$-$$$
City Hall Restaurant at Arthouse
201 Town Center, Keller, 817.741.2433
Located in the urban mixed-use community at Keller Town Center, City Hall is a new culinary hot spot offering a sophisticated and fresh take on American cuisine. City Hall works closely with the Keller Farmers Market to bring the freshest and best quality food to the plates of its diners. Chef Otto Borsich is actively involved with the Market, providing culinary lessons and creating impromptu dishes utilizing local ingredients. The wait staff at City Hall is committed to making an exceptional experience by staying alert and being well educated about the dishes. $$
Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
301 Stockyards Blvd., Fort Worth, 817.626.6464
Fort Worth is thrilled to have this barbecue Mecca in its backyard. Cooper’s is all about the meat, and it uses mesquite coals in giant
Cowtown Diner
Home to the world’s biggest chicken-fried steak (approximately four pounds), Cowtown Diner offers hearty, familiar foods with a twist in downtown Fort Worth. While the restaurant is laid out similarly to a diner, the décor is elegant and much more sophisticated. The staff serves up Southern hospitality and makes it a priority to create a comfortable environment where everyone feels like a regular. No one ever complains about leaving here hungry. On some nights, restaurant stays open until 2 a.m., so it is quickly becoming a favorite among those looking for a late-night bite. $$
Habanero’s Fresh Mex
6407 S. Cooper St., Ste. 165, Arlington, 817.468.2878
Habenero’s Fresh Mex prepares Mexican food and salsas made with a unique combination of spices found on the Baja Peninsula. The signature dish at Habenero’s is the beer-battered tilapia tacos served with a wedge of lime and fresh guacamole. The margaritas aren’t bad either. Flavorful meats and fresh salsas at this Arlington location keep this place pretty lively all week long. $-$$
pits that are visible upon first entering the restaurant. While it is most famously known for its Big Chop, a center-cut pork chop about 2-inches thick, Cooper’s has mastered the typical barbecue offerings including a selection of delicious cobblers. Carnivores can enjoy their selections in the 26,000-squarefoot dining area as well as on the patio that has a view of the Fort Worth skyline. $-$$
Ellerbe’s Fine Foods
1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663
Chef Molly McCook concentrates on a farm-to-table concept in her constantly evolving seasonal menu. In-season and local food is infused in the upscale market fare offered at this recent addition to Magnolia Avenue. The restaurant was converted from a 1920s gas station into what now looks like a home, offering patrons two airy dining rooms with white linen table coverings. Service is consistently attentive and professional. In addition to what the restaurant has to offer, Ellerbe’s marketplace makes available an assortment of wine, cheese, jellies, oils and pre-made meals. $$$
Fat Daddy’s Burger House
410 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0165
This quick-service restaurant caters to the entire family with a fun, casual environment and product created from scratch. All of Fat Daddy’s dips and sauces are made from local ingredients, poultry is certified farm fresh, beef is delivered daily and buns are delivered from a local bakery. Among the unique items available are the Buffalo Chicken Burrito and the Jalapeno Hamburger Quesadillas. Fat Daddy’s also makes some of the best shakes and malts in the county. $
Lava 10
401 E. State Highway 114, Grapevine, 817.329.5282
This Grapevine rarity serves Strait of Malacca cuisine and is the product of owner Chef Mike Tan. Tan’s other successful restaurants include Lava Asian Grill and Sushi Sam. The Asian Fusion cuisine at Lava 10 combines the tastes of Southeast Asia with influences from Malaysia,
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Unfortunately we couldn’t include everyone in our top 20, so these are other noteworthy restaurants that have opened in the area since June 2008.
Rivera’s Mexican Grill and Market
900 SH 183, White Settlement, 817.367.0109
A casual atmosphere marks R.J. Rivera Catering’s new venture inside the Ridgmar Farmer’s Market building directly across the street from the mall. $-$$
Bob’s Steak and Chop House
1300 Houston St., Fort Worth, 817.350.4100
Located inside the Omni Hotel, Bob’s offers stellar service, an extensive wine list and highquality food in an upscale atmosphere. $$$$
Brix Pizza and Wine
2747 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, 817.924.BRIX
Brix offers a diverse menu and oodles of wine and delivers an urban pizzeria that is both distinctively Italian and uniquely American. $-$$$
Cast Iron
1300 Houston St., Fort Worth, 817.350.4106
Serving local and regional food, the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch at the Omni. The dinner menu (labeled “supper”) is filled with updated versions of Southern comfort food. $$-$$$
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
3100 W. 7th St., Fort Worth,
817.336.8000
Fresh daily is the mantra here with some seafood requiring a paper trail to demonstrate that it was taken legally and not from endangered waters. Plus, there’s a large wine list of American and European vintages. $$$$
Grady’s
2443 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth, 817.922.9980
Grady Spears’s latest venture serves up cowboy dishes with a twist. And the outdoor area is not to be missed. $$$
Jake’s Old Fashioned Burgers
515 Main St., Fort Worth, 817.332.5253
The Dallas legend comes to Cowtown in two locations: Downtown and 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 240. $
Paco and John Mexican Diner
1116 8th Ave., Fort Worth, 817.810.0032
An unexpected treat, this casual and authentic Mexican restaurant near the Medical District offers traditional and creative food made fresh and in-house. $
Buttons
4701 West Freeway, Fort Worth, 817.735.4900
Upscale Southern-chic cuisine paired with old-school music and a vibrant atmosphere. Can you say chicken and waffles? $$$
Chadra Mezza and Grill
1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3992
On the near Southside amid some of Fort Worth’s older signature neighborhoods, Chadra offers creative dishes featuring spicy Lebanese food and homemade Italian. $-$$
Grace
777 Main St., Fort Worth, 817.877.3388
Modern American classics stressing fresh, bold flavors and highquality ingredients. The bar is a downtown hotspot. $$$$
Lambert’s Steaks, Seafood and Whiskey
2731 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 817.882.1161
The setting may be the city, but the food is bold ranch country cooking. And there’s live music on Friday and Saturday nights. $$$
Mac’s on 7th
2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, Fort Worth, 817.332.6227
The cuisine at this Montgomery Plaza location offers a wide variety of choices from pasta to Cajun to American with seafood and steaks a specialty in an upscale but casual atmosphere. $$
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
813 Main St., Fort Worth, 817.348.0080
Founded in 1927 in New Orleans, this national group prides itself on quality and presentation. Steaks are topped with fresh butter and still sizzling all the way to the table. $$$
Shula’s 347 Grill
1701 Commerce St., Fort Worth, 817.870.2700
A sporty flair reflects its namesake, Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula. Shula’s offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. $$
Thai Tina’s
600 Commerce St., Fort Worth, 817.332.0088
The slogan is “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” Located in the Embassy Suites Hotel, the variety of dishes on its menu delivers on that promise. $$
Yucatan Taco Stand 909 W. Magnolia Ave.,Fort
Worth, 817.924.8646
Go easy on the potent margaritas, but pig out on the Latin-inspired dishes in a casual dining atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. $$
Istanbul Grill
6204 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817.557.3377
Istanbul Grill is drawing rave reviews from its patrons, especially for the hummus and the baklava. $-$$
Calabrio’s
6204 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817.557.5055
This Chicago-style pizza place draws mixed patron reviews, but the ones from former Chicagoans are mostly positive. Worth a try for Windy City cuisine. $
Ray’s Prime Steak & Seafood
3206 Winthrop Ave., Fort Worth, 817.732.1760
Raif “Ray” Jumera is known along Camp Bowie Boulevard for his Fortuna Italian Restaurant. His nearby steakhouse opened July 5. $$-$$$
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Fireside Pies
2941 Crockett St., Fort Worth
This popular restaurant already has locations in Plano and Grapevine and two in Dallas and plans to open soon. The company says it is committed to traditional pie-making disciplines, premium ingredients and its pecan-wood fired ovens.
Gingerine Asian Fresh
2750 Southlake Blvd., Southlake
Gingerine is a second location for Blu Ginger Thai Café in Las Colinas. The Southlake opening was scheduled for mid-July.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill and Sake
Bombers Lounge
3131 W. 7th St., Fort Worth
Omaha isn’t top of mind as a source of sushi restaurants, but that’s home to Blue Sushi Sake Grill, opening its fourth location and the first outside Nebraska this fall in Museum Place. The group says it delivers sushi with an American attitude.
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Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. Among the popular items on the menu are the Nyonya Daging Rendang, which is a steak simmered in an Indonesian spice, lemongrass and curried coconut milk, and the Poh Pia, which has fresh spring rolls incorporating jicama, carrots, egg, Chinese sausage with a spicy plum sauce. The ambiance is ultra modern, and the service is exemplary. $$-$$$
Nelsons
621 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.8700
When looking for a non-chain restaurant option for breakfast, the selection is rather limited. That is why Southlake is excited to have Nelsons open up and provide homemade French toast, gourmet pancakes and fresh omelets made any way you like them. Also serving lunch, Nelsons offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups and burgers. The Spicy Tuna Roll sandwich is a favorite among diners with Ahi tuna, special spices and avocado served on a fresh Brioche roll with lettuce and wasabi vinaigrette. The ambiance is clean and simple with a wall of windows providing ample light, and the service is always quick and friendly. $
Old Rip’s Tex-Mex Restaurant
3105 Cockrell Ave., Fort Worth, 817.207.0777
Named for a Texas lizard legend, Old Rip’s is Tex-Mex at its finest. Just the fresh, spicy salsa is worth the trip, not to mention the array of breakfast and lunch specialties. Huge windows and spacious seating make this the prime TCU locale for larger gatherings, and the weekend brunch is continually growing in popularity.
Patrizio Pizza, Pasta and Vino
2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003
The new Patrizio in the West 7th Street corridor was worth the long-anticipated wait, for it has elevated the expectations of elegant Italian dining. Marbled floors, French sofas, chandeliers, classical artwork and black granite-topped tables provide refined accents to the restaurant’s dining areas, and the bar and patio areas are consistent with the stylish ambiance. While it is extravagantly decorated, the food remains the star with its moderately priced array of fresh Italian dishes. The service and food quality are nearly flawless, which will charm diners for years to come. $$
Old Rip’s Tex-Mex Restaurant
The Wild Mushroom Steak House and Lounge
1917 Martin Drive, Weatherford, 817.599.4935
A warm and inviting ambiance that remains calm and unhurried welcomes guests at this Weatherford steak house. The Wild Mushroom sets itself apart by mixing innovative and fresh ingredients into the typical steak house offerings, preventing it from being stale or predictable. Live piano music accompanies diners as they enjoy their meals of perfectly grilled steaks, fresh seafood and decadent side dishes. Service exceeds expectations as the wait staff ensures that every guest’s needs are met throughout the dining experience. $$-$$$
The contemporary art surrounding the restaurant separates it from traditional Tex-Mex restaurants, and the servers move quickly in the fast-paced weekend crowds. $-$$
Oliver’s Fine Foods
2751 E. Broad St., Ste 109, Mansfield, 682.518.6339
The residents of Mansfield are rejoicing about the opening of this little gem of a restaurant/ specialty grocer. Oliver’s is a true collaboration between Todd and Clarissa Bush, who couldn’t decide whether to open a butcher shop or a restaurant. The driving force behind opening Oliver’s was to provide the community with quality meats and freshly prepared foods. Specialties on the menu include wraps, pressed sandwiches, burgers, salads and soups. Oliver’s recently started serving breakfast and also stocks a variety of cheeses, vegetables, wines and beer. $
Sake Hibachi Sushi and Bar
100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888
For those wanting dinner and a show, Sake Hibachi is the perfect restaurant choice. The skillful chefs entertain guests with their showmanship as they prepare authentic Japanese cuisine as diners watch. Fresh is the best way to describe the sushi as it is sliced and rolled to order. The décor is attractive and casual, and the restaurant is consistently clean. $$
Terra Mediterranean Grill
2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485
Get ready to try the best hummus in town. Terra is among the many to recently open in the West 7th Street corridor and offers many classic Mediterranean dishes such as gyros and moussaka. The overall vibe is chic yet casual, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are ample. Terra features an always-busy indoor/outdoor bar that beckons to passing pedestrians, as does the relaxing décor seen through the wall of windows. Service is speedy and pleasant without being obtrusive. Terra’s fresh and flavorful food is available to go as well. $$
Wildwood Grill
2700 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.748.2100
While many of the dishes at Wildwood Grill are true Southern classics, Southwestern, Mediterranean and Asian cuisines fuse together to complete the menu. The Creamy Roasted Poblano Grits alone is worth the visit to this Southlake rarity. Much of the menu is centered on the wood-burning grill and pizza oven, causing the intoxicating smell to drift through the restaurant. Servers are well versed in the menu and are friendly and eager to please. Dimly lit booths scattered throughout the restaurant and tasteful shades of tan and brown create an intimate and cozy ambiance totally lacking of pretention. $$
Tillman’s Roadhouse
2933 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.850.9255
Tillman’s presents a modern take on the classic Texas roadhouse. Ornate décor such as carved wooden animal heads on the walls and brightly colored chandeliers let diners know they are in for something outside of the norm. Chef Dan Landsberg transforms familiar appetizers and entrees into unique edible treasures such as the Venison Frito Pie, Lavender Infused Texas Wildflower Honey-Glazed Salmon, and the Truffled Goat Cheese Tater Tots. For that reason, Tillman’s will be an enduring mainstay in the Fort Worth dining scene. $$-$$$
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The Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the Aryan Circle formed in the crucible of state prison. Members keep a low profile upon release, but law enforcement officers believe they are deeply involved in illegal activity in the free world.
By Marsha Brown and Paul K. Harral
It’s a glorious autumn day, but you’d never know it from where a man we’ll call David Farrell sits inside the Parker County Justice Center. That’s not his real name, but he says using his real identity is a potential death sentence. Florescent lights gleam off the everspotless floors, casting the same hue of blue light regardless of what’s happening in the outside world. Farrell is wearing a day-glow orange uniform on this day a year or so ago. Bright-eyed and cheery, Farrell is as frightening as a puppy. He’s polite, says, “ma’am,” a lot. The effect is spoiled a little by the Swastika tattooed on his upper chest. Farrell is a member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, a gang born
in the Texas prison system in early 1980s and patterned after the California Aryan Brotherhood. He’s since been convicted of a laundry list of crimes that includes organized criminal activity and is serving time in a federal penitentiary.
The ABT and a similar prison gang — the Aryan Circle — are two of what the Texas Department of Criminal Justice calls a “Security Threat Group,” or STG, within the state’s prisons. They are the only two of 12 STGs whose membership is exclusively white.
As with many shadow groups in society, their presence goes virtually unknown in the mainstream until there is some violent or significant event that singles them out for intense media attention.
With the Aryan Brotherhood, that happened in Fort Worth on Nov. 29, 2005. That’s the day Fort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. and two other crime response team members went to a northeast Fort Worth mobile home in search of Stephen Heard.
In an exchange of gunfire, Heard shot Nava — he would die two days later — and took a neighbor hostage for several hours. Heard, a member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
The Aryan Circle was designated an STG in late 1999 after a member killed an Aryan Brotherhood of Texas member, prison officials said.
The Anti-Defamation League which tracks racial hate groups linked four crimes — two involving killings — in North Richland Hills, McLennan County, Hood County and Johnson County in a December 2009 report to the Aryan Circle. The report was titled: THE ARYAN CIRCLE: Crime in the Name of Hate
From Farrell’s demeanor and appearance, it’s shocking that he’s a certified member of the Aryan Brotherhood. Except for the tattoos.
Farrell says he’s not a big deal in the organization and that he doesn’t aspire to lead the AB, which the FBI classifies as a “hate group,” a white supremacist organization.
“It is getting a bad rap,” Farrell said. “It’s portrayed … as a hate group. It’s not a hate group. It’s a heritage organization. It’s not that we hate this race or we hate that race. It’s not about that. It has to do with securing the existence for our race, the future for our race.”
The word “gang” in polite society nowadays usually is associated with what law enforcement officers refer to as “criminal street gangs.” Familiar names might be Bloods, Crips and Latin Kings. All those are a far cry from the Sharks and Jets from the popular and wildly glamorized portrayal of street gang life in Westside Story, the 1957 Broadway hit based on Romeo and Juliet.
Modern street gangs are often violent and many are profit-oriented, earning their money from a variety of illegal activities ranging from protection shakedowns to dealing illegal drugs to running methamphetamine factories. “Street” is a relative term, since some, like the Aryan groups, shun the law-enforcement heavy cities for suburban and even more rural areas.
And Texas, with a prison population that averages around 154,000 offenders — a little less than 10 percent are members of a security threat group or a less organized clique — is producing more and more prison gang members who are returning to society across the state when their sentences are completed.
The Aryan Brotherhood in California and later in Texas and the Aryan Circle all started in reaction to the rise of non-white prisoners entering prison and bringing their criminal street gang associations with them.
“The primary reason was because you can be a gang member or just a criminal out in the free world, but once you are incarcerated, you then are identified by your race,” said Fort Worth police officer Wageeq Sabir of the Special Operations Division, which deals with gangs. “And so with that, those gangs were created. It’s a little bit different with Crips and Bloods because they started on the street and then after they go to be incarcerated, they continue their criminal activities within the prison system.”
Farrell was unusual. When he joined the Aryan Brotherhood about seven years ago, he was part a “free man,” not a typical AB recruiting scenario. That normally takes place inside prison walls, often as a selfdefense or survival decision.
Numbers are difficult to come by. The FBI keeps statistics on hategroup organizations and crimes but doesn’t report them by gang. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports about 12,000 suspected or confirmed members among 12 identified threat groups. But TDCJ doesn’t release numbers by threat group for security reasons.
Nationwide, some estimates say that the Aryan Brotherhood has 50,000 members with 20,000 in Texas. The Aryan Circle is smaller, with some estimating 1,200 members. Obviously, neither group publishes a membership directory.
Terri Moore, who headed up prosecution of gang-related crimes in Tarrant County for years now heads up the Criminal Prosecution Division for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said, “The Aryan Brotherhood is considered a gang, but it’s different. Most gangs are driven by money or turf, which boils down to money. Essentially, the Aryan Brotherhood is driven by ideology.”
Ideology drew Farrell to the Aryan Brotherhood. “The Aryan Brotherhood’s philosophy went along with what’s been at the core of my beliefs all along,” Farrell said, then quotes the Aryan Brotherhood creed. “We must secure the existence of our race and a future for our children.”
That’s 14 words — a number sometimes incorporated in tattoos along with the Swastika and double lightning bolts similar to the Nazi SS insignia used by the Schutzstaffel, a three-leafed clover and HH or the number 88 (the eighth letter of the alphabet is H and some say the HH stands for Heil Hitler).
What Farrell says sounds innocuous enough.
And, in somewhat of a surprise movement, the Aryan Brotherhood endorsed Barack Obama for president before his election.
“Yes … they backed him,” Farrell said. “He’s standing up for American’s rights. That’s basically what we believe in. … We’re not trying to put anybody down or hold anybody last. Everybody should have an equal shot at it from Jumpstreet. There shouldn’t be any of this, ‘You don’t even get to do this because you’re this or you can’t do this because you’re that.’ Just like everyone else he (Obama) deserves a shot.”
The Aryan Brotherhood is rumored to be undergoing dramatic changes, posturing to become mainstream the way some African-Amer-
ican and Hispanic organizations have gone from radical roots to mainstream, and somewhere along the way attained respectability.
“We’ve been portrayed for so long as a hate group it’s going to be tough,” Farrell said. “Civil activists aren’t like they were in the ’70s whenever they overcame it. People don’t get out and protest their beliefs anymore. … It would take something comparable to the Civil Rights Movement of the ’60s for us to gain respect the way they did. We’re trying, but the image out there is just so strong.”
To understand what the “image” that Farrell is referring to, it helps to look at a federal indictment filed in California in 2002. It gave a history of the Aryan Brotherhood, compiled by the FBI.
Until the 1960s, American prisons were segregated. Prison desegregation sparked the founding of the Aryan Brotherhood in San Quentin in 1964 when white inmates found themselves outnumbered by Hispanics and African-Americans with affiliations to urban street gangs.
TDCJ documents note that a group of Texas inmates petitioned the California Aryan Brotherhood for permission to establish a Texas chapter. They were turned down, but formed the ABT anyway.
And in a reverse on more traditional gangs which brought criminal activity into prisons with them, the Aryan Brotherhood and Aryan Circle take that activity home when they are released.
Both organizations are in criminal activity for profit — drug distribution and other illegal activity within the prisons and are attempting to expand their control and influence over such activity in the free world.
The ADL report said that inside and outside prison walls, Aryan Circle’s organized criminal activities are profit oriented.
But that doesn’t match the observations of Emil Garza, a program supervisor for the Security Threat Group Office, the central gang office for the Texas prison system, in Huntsville.
The basic difference, and the offenders will tell you themselves, he said, is that the Aryan Circle members say their fundamental purpose is preservation of the white race. Aryan Brotherhood members will say it is for self-protection and for profit.
“So just to put it in a nutshell, the Aryan Circle is based on race,” Garza said. “The Aryan Brotherhood is based on profit basically, by profit meaning illegal activities. That’s the major difference.”
Garza’s unit keeps close watch on the prison gangs and cliques, tracking incidences across the state system.
“The last gang-related homicides we had within the system, we had two of them and that was in 2006,” he said. “Since then — knock on wood — we’ve been doing a fantastic job in the system where we haven’t had any homicides.
“To say that the Texas prison system is bloody and violent and stuff like that right now, it’s not true,” he said.
Authorities say that prison gangs expect loyalty once their members are out of prison.
The California federal indictment said that the Aryan Brotherhood enforces its rules among its members and associates by murdering, attempting to murder, assault and threatening those who violate the enterprise’s rules or pose a threat.
“I think they (the Aryan Brotherhood) may be the most murderous criminal organization in the United States,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Gregory Jessner.
While the African-American and Hispanic street gangs rule in the inner cities across the country, the Aryan gangs rule in the suburbs and in rural areas.
And Garza believes he is seeing an increased presence outside prison.
“If you’ve been watching the news media here lately, the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas has been more and more involved in the illegal activities out there,” Garza said. But there is less information on the Aryan Circle.
Richard G. Almendarez, Tarrant County Deputy Sheriff/Confinement Gang, says that he’s seen a slight increase in the number of Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and Aryan Circle members coming into the county jail.
“I would say the increase began approximately five to six years ago,” he said. “With the North Texas area being as highly populated as it is, I believe the number of ABT and AC members has always been high.”
He credits the increase in documented members to better law enforcement awareness and recognition of gang specific tattoos used by both groups, increased officer training in identifying gang members and an increased willingness to share gang related intelligence and trends among criminal justice agencies.
“No major prison gang can continue to exist without members,” Almendarez said, “so the recruitment of new members for both gangs can be expected to continue.”
The Aryan Brotherhood and the Aryan Circle have been linked to a number of incidents in the areas around Fort Worth and North Central Texas.
The first homicide on record in Weatherford in four years was linked to The Aryan Brotherhood.
Jeremy Sisk was in an apartment he’d shared with his brother, Chris, in October 2008. Two friends were also present. Jeremy, a heavy metal
Prison gang tattoos on prisoners booked into the Tarrant County Jail. Identifying marks are routinely photographed . Photo: Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
musician in a band called Skard Souls, had experienced some legal troubles, mostly linked to his affinity to pot. But that was behind him.
“Jeremy was one of our success stories,” said Ron King, warden of the Parker County Justice Center. “He seemed determined to get his life on track.”
According to Chris Sisk, two men came to his apartment, knocked on his door and Jeremy let them in.
“He let them in because he thought these guys were friends,” Sisk said. “They were there to rob me.”
According to sources with the Weatherford Police Department, the visit stemmed from marijuana one of the men had fronted Chris Sisk. The men came to collect their money. When Chris couldn’t pay, the two men began roughing them up.
“My brother came to my defense,” Sisk said. “They shot him. Then they ran.”
The police knew the two men Sisk implicated in his brother’s killing were both members of the Aryan Brotherhood.
A few days later, a Kauffman County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a speeding vehicle. Johnny Preston Reed, 33, was inside. Reed was arrested for the murder of Sisk. The following Friday night, Guy Evan Graves, 35, turned himself in to Weatherford-Parker County Special Crimes Unit officers at a 7-Eleven Store in Arlington.
Members of the Aryan Brotherhood and Aryan Circle move among us and perhaps live among us unnoticed.
Most city dwellers have some idea of how to spot criminal street gangs — by the areas where they hang out, by the dress, by the flashing gang signs. But absent the prison tattoos, Aryan members aren’t all that identifiable and that’s by design.
“The vast majority of guys, once they get out of prison, once they are released, most of them don’t want any contact with law enforcement” said Fort Worth’s Sabir, who holds a doctorate in criminal justice. “They lay very low. But it doesn’t mean that they are still not involved in criminal activity.”
Because of that low profile, police are more likely to be involved with them after the fact.
“The Aryan Brotherhood of Texas is a violent gang and most of their violence is as a result of drug deals gone bad, things of that nature,” said Sabir. “If we get involved as a local law enforcement agency, it’s to investigate a murder or some kind of crime. And then, by the way, we find out that one of the individuals was a member of the Aryan Brotherhood or a
Some offenders in Texas Department of Criminal Justice units and other prison systems bring the alliances they form with them when they return to society.
member of one of those traditional prison groups.”
Members of the prison-based gangs prefer rural or suburban areas where “law enforcement isn’t as dense,” he said. And the members are more seasoned and mature.
Street gang members typically are 25 or younger.
“The prison groups that we’re talking about are older men — 30s, 40s, 50s maybe even 60s,” Sabir said. “So they’ve lived a very long life of crime. They’ve been incarcerated, and now they’re released and so they understand the things that they are going to have to do to stay in the free world. One of the things is you just don’t draw attention to yourself.”
By contrast, criminal street gangs are in the community generation after generation, and they are not free to move.
But Aryan Brotherhood and Aryan Circle members are.
“They’d rather grab their belongings and go to the nearest motel 20 miles down the street and set up operations or go to another county where they know there’s a handful of deputy sheriffs,” Sabir said. “They are willing to move around to make sure that they can still continue their operations without drawing any attention to themselves.”
And there is another significant difference.
Gangs like the Crips and Bloods victimize not only each other but also their communities as a whole, and that’s not the case with the prison gangs.
“You’re dealing with older, more mature, definitely more organized guys and gals who are not looking to victimize the community,” Sabir said. “That’s not really how they’re structured.”
Fire Oak Grill on Weatherford’s Square is where area upper crust regularly meet to break bread most Saturdays. Two weeks after the Sisk murder, everyone was still abuzz about the murder. Diners expressed shock that members of the AB would even be in the small, upscale city.
Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler was at his usual table. “I hate to tell you this, but there’s a lot of those people, and they’re everywhere.”
Granbury Investigator Russell Grizzard says there is an Aryan Brotherhood presence in Hood County, and that the ranks are growing. But it isn’t always easy to confirm Aryan Brotherhood involvement in a crime.
“A member of the AB may commit a crime, but unless that crime is clearly the result of orders from the leadership of the Aryan Brotherhood, it’s not an Aryan Brotherhood crime,” he said.
Grizzard believes members live in just about every county in Texas.
That goes for the Texas Hill Country.
Near the quaint town of Boerne, two men on a fishing excursion discovered the body of a man on Oct. 26, 2008, near the water’s edge of the Guadalupe River.
They contacted the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim was nude. His head and hands were removed. The body sported a number of tattoos indicative of an Aryan Brotherhood member.
The victim was identified as James Joseph Lamy, 36, of Converse at the time of his murder, but sources close to the investigation indicated that he’d lived in the Springtown area.
William Kevin Knittel, 47, of San Antonio was arrested in Oklahoma and indicted in Lamy’s killing. He was returned to Texas for trial, but in March of this year, Kendall County authorities dropped the murder charge so he could be tried in Oklahoma on a federal weapons charge.
The San Antonio Express-News reported that Knittel is an ex-con who claims to be a member of the Aryan Brotherhood. Kendall
County Chief Deputy Matt King told the newspaper that federal authorities had been monitoring Knittel’s case since his arrest in what authorities theorize was a contract hit by the gang.
An autopsy report noted that Lamy had been shot in the back and chest. Charred skull fragments and some tissue were found a week later. Investigators believe them to be Lamy’s. A second suspect in the killing was freed when a grand jury declined to issue an indictment.
The motive for Lamy’s murder is unclear and Knittel denies involvement, but according to an indictment in a different case and based on an FBI report, cooperation with members of law enforcement constitutes grounds for murder, according to the Aryan Brotherhood.
Members of the law enforcement community have had The Aryan Brotherhood within their sights for as long as it’s existed.
Defense attorneys often enter into evidence their clients’ affiliations with charitable or service organizations like the Rotary Club or Big Brothers as proof of good character. Prosecutors likewise use defendants’ connection to organizations perceived as having an illegal mission as evidence of bad character.
Proving a defendant’s affiliation to The Aryan Brotherhood works well for prosecutors and it’s not hard to do. Sometimes the defendants provide the proof themselves.
Sonny Jerrico Reeves was a good-looking kid from a “nice” family. He grew up in a charming two-story Colonial on a few acres west of Weatherford. His dad was a retired military man, his older brother a wellrespected dentist. Sonny had more going for him than the average teen growing up in a bedroom community west of Fort Worth.
But, something went wrong for Sonny in high school. He took drugs, burglarized cars, houses and businesses. At the age of 17, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Sonny went to prison a mixed-up teen with bad habits. He came out a white supremacist. In September of 2002, at 29, he was part of the Aryan Brotherhood.
Gangs in Prison
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice monitors gangs within the prison system, differentiating between “Security Threat Groups” and “Cliques.”
A Security Threat Group (STG) is defined as any group of offenders that TDCJ determines poses a threat to the physical safety of other offenders, staff or the public due to the organization and activities of the group.
A Clique is defined as a group of offenders who have little or no structure with vague or little, if any, rules and are involved in illegal activity. Generally, these groups are formed along racial or geographic lines (i.e., hometown groups such as the Houston Tangos or Dallas Tangos).
TDCJ recognizes 12
Security Threat Groups:
1. Aryan Brotherhood of Texas
2. Aryan Circle
3. Barrio Azteca
4. Bloods
5. Crips
6. Hermanos De Pistoleros Latinos
7. Mexican Mafia
8. Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos
9. Raza Unida
10. Texas Chicano
Brotherhood
11. Texas Mafia
12. Texas Syndicate
TDCJ monitors six Cliques:
1. Black Gangster Disciples
2. Latin Kings
3. Mandingo Warriors
4. Mexicles (Mexican Tango)
5. Tangos
6. White Knights.
Source: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Sonny’s freedom didn’t last long. Involvement in a burglary landed him in the Parker County jail. For an encore he escaped, although he was recaptured almost immediately.
While awaiting trial in the Parker County Justice Center on the escape charge, 18-year-old Brandi Marcle, whom he claimed was his girlfriend, was found dead in the backseat of a car parked on Fort Worth’s Cathedral Drive. She was killed by a gunshot to the head, as was her male companion, 29-year-old James Farmer of Hidden Valley Drive in Aledo.
At trial, Sonny’s attorney depicted the escape as the result of Sonny’s hopes to rescue Brandi from a “hit” that he thought was put on her life.
Letters Sonny wrote from jail painted a different picture.
Writing to his mother three weeks before Marcle’s death, Sonny called his teenaged girlfriend a “scummy whore” adding he didn’t know how he could have ever been with her.
The letter was dated Dec. 23, 2003. Brandi Marcle’s body was found Jan. 19, 2004.
During Reeves’ trial, Parker County Assistant District Attorneys Jeff Swain and Robert DeBoise had Sonny’s letter to his mother entered into evidence along with letters he wrote to his “brothers” using racial slurs and asking them to “take care” of an AB member who Sonny said was a snitch. Photos of Sonny’s tattoos were entered into evidence to prove his affiliation with the group.
Reeves was sentenced to 77 years in prison. He was 32 at the time.
In September 2005, Stanley James Williams of Fort Worth was sentenced to life in prison for the robbery and fatal shootings of Farmer and Marcle. Co-defendant Andrew Crump was acquitted of capital murder in a July trial. Attorneys familiar with the case said the issue of the Aryan Brotherhood was never raised.
With tattoos often held against them, why do Aryan Brotherhood members continue getting them?
“They’re how we identify ourselves,” Farrell said. “I’d like us to become more mainstream. I think we should work toward what we were meant to be in the first place, more of a service organization.”
Like the Rotary Club?
Farrell agreed enthusiastically.
Trouble is, while Rotarians are famous for cooking pancakes one way to raise funds, the Aryan Brotherhood is famous for cooking, selling and distributing methamphetamine as its chief means of raising funds, said thenWeatherford Police Chief Jerry Blaisdell.
“We are very misunderstood,” Farrell said. “We pay dues, and if a member dies and without insurance, the organization makes sure his family is cared for. We do a lot of positive things in the community. We help people in prison too, and when they get out, we help them to get acclimated to the outside world. That’s very important.”
Granted, it is a tough world for newly freed felons. Career opportunities hardly abound.
“So often the way in which The Aryan Brotherhood ‘helps’ former inmates get acclimated to the outside world is by setting them up in some sort of illegal scheme like dealing methamphetamine,” said Jeff Swain, a Parker County assistant district attorney. “That’s what we see. Of course, if they helped set up newly released felons into a legitimate enterprise, it’s unlikely for that to come to our attention.”
As Farrell awaited trial, he was surprisingly optimistic for someone who faced the prospect of a lengthy sentence to a federal prison.
When asked what he sees for his future with the Aryan Brotherhood, Farrell said, “We’re not looking for world domination or anything like that.”
“I’m in this to make the world a better place for the white race,” he said. “I don’t want to do that by making it worse for other races. I hope that we can thrive and I hope that my children will stand up for our beliefs.”
But they may have to do that without his direct involvement in their lives.
(From left to right) Lanny Lancarte Jr., Keith Hicks, Eric Hunter, Anthony Felli and Juan Rodriguez
Who will be named this year’s greatest culinary master?
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
We are really turning up the heat for Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s top Chef Challenge, where 10 local chefs, voted on by our readers and the Top Chef Panel, compete against each other for the coveted Top Chef title.
When the final votes were tallied after the first round of the competition on July 8, Chef Anthony Felli from Del Frisco’s and Chef Eric Hunter from Fire Oak Grill will be moving on to compete in the final challenge against the winners of the August competition.
There are a total of three challenges with five chefs competing in the first two challenges to determine the four in the final competition Sept. 9. Because of overwhelming demand, entry into the Aug. 5 challenge is free to Fort Worth, Texas magazine subscribers. If you aren't a subscriber, you can subscribe at the door for only $20 per household. Tickets to the final competition may be purchased for $75. Morrison Supply Co.’s 21,000-square-foot showroom provides the perfect setting for our chefs to do what they do best and where competition viewers can enjoy cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
The competition’s head judge/host is Tim Love, chef proprietor of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and Love Shack, Food Network’s Iron Chef winner as well as the Bravo Channel’s Top Chef masters contestant and Top Chef judge.
Emceeing the first event was Emmyaward winning sports anchor Scott Murray, and the three other visiting judges were CBS 11’s Karen Borta, Mark “Hawkeye” Louis
from 96.3 KSCS and chef/owner of Bistro Louise, Louise Lamensdorf. Sponsors for the event are Thermador, Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, Ben E. Keith Beverage Service, Ben E. Keith Food Service, Silverwest Limousine, Blue Sky Graphics and Community Trust Bank.
On July 8, our first round of competitors drew aprons to decide their designated kitchens for the evening and then took their places for an intense challenge where things got fierce.
Chefs Juan Rodriguez, Anthony Felli, Eric Hunter, Lanny P. Lancarte Jr. and Keith “Buttons” Hicks were surprised with two secret challenges. The first was a blind taste test including 11 different items such as cumin, lavender, Tuaca and Dippin’ Dots. Rodriguez guessed the most right with his sharp palate, with Hunter close at his heels. It was worth 20 percent of the chef’s final score.
A round of chef Jeopardy stumped a few of the competitors, and no individual came out too far ahead. Air horns acted as buzzers during this round and kept onlookers on their toes. This was another 20 percent of the score. Love posed questions such as “What causes the coral color to appear in Lobster?” and “What are the five mother sauces?”
In the final challenge, the chefs were given 25 minutes to show what they were made of after being introduced to the secret ingredient — a 25-pound Mahi Mahi, which had to be filleted and prepared. A full pantry was also made available to the chefs for use during meal preparation.
Rodriguez, executive chef at Reata Restaurant, is used to this kind of pressure after
Tim Love (far left), head judge and host of Fort Worth, Texas magazine's Top Chef competition, stands with first round winners Eric Hunter (middle) and Anthony Felli (right).
feeding Sundance Square diners on busy weekend nights for more than three years. He trained at the School of Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Dallas and became a chef because he loves to eat. For the competition, he chose to keep his dish light and incorporated pomegranate seeds, which the judges loved.
Since 2006, Felli has made his mark at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. He worked his way up from a dishwasher position at Rosa’s Italian Restaurant in California and continues to grow in his culinary knowledge. Felli chose to rest his seared Mahi Mahi in a robust homemade marinara consisting of tomato, carrots, celery, onion and fresh basil.
He topped his dish with a green olive and pimento tapenade that wowed the judges and drew nearly perfect remarks.
As executive chef at the Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford, Hunter satisfies guests with his culinary creations. He received no formal training and while working at Lonesome Dove, he worked alongside Love as Love won the Food Network’s Iron Chef competition. Judges commented on the smoky flavor Hunter was able to execute with his dish. They also thought that the cilantro wasabi seared Mahi Mahi was perfectly seasoned and enjoyed the avocado, mango and jalapeno relish.
Lancarte, executive chef/owner of Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana,
grew up in the family business working at the famous Fort Worth landmark, Joe T. Garcia’s. He was selected as a Rising Star Chef by starchefs. com and has a signature style of Mediterranean cuisine with Mexican ingredients. His secret ingredient was cooked perfectly according to the judges, and it was intermingled with bowtie pasta. However, they said, the amount of sauce was disappointing. They would have liked to have more. Hicks, executive chef at Buttons, is self-taught with the spirit of his grandma’s Southern influence. He became a chef because he thinks it is the greatest form of communication when you feed the soul. In addition to providing the comic relief for the evening, Hicks prepared his fish quite
differently from the others by cooking it in chicken stock. He complimented the Mahi Mahi with an assortment of chopped roasted bell peppers. The judges were impressed with the flavorful veggies and the texture of his fish, but they said that the chicken flavor from the stock competed too much with the flavor of the fish.
Competing in the Aug. 5 qualifying round are Don Agate of Eddie V’s, Franson Nwaeze of Chef Point Café, Blaine Staniford of Grace, Michael Thomson of MICHAElS and Donatella Trotti of Nonna Tata.
RSVP to rsvp.morsco.com. For additional information, contact Kathy Mills at 817.560.6129 or kmills@fwtexas.com.
Home Away From Home
The Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House is, at any one time, home to 38 families with critically ill children seeking treatment at nearby hospitals.
A few blocks south of Fort Worth Cook Children’s Medical Center, sits a special home to a large, loving and unique family.
The first Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth started in a historic nine-bedroom mansion on Eighth Avenue, says Jennifer Johns, the executive director. It moved to the current location in 1996, and expanded in 2004 to house as many as 38 families.
“We will likely be undergoing another expansion soon,” she said. “Cook Children’s is undergoing an expansion ... and we don’t like to turn families away.”
In 2009, the Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House served 817 families, Johns said, and at the current occupancy rate, she expects to serve
more than 900 by the end of 2010.
Each family stays in a bedroom that can sleep up to four people, with a private bathroom and a telephone. But it is more than a place to sleep and shower. Families staying at the Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House have access to several living areas, including a playroom and a meditation room.
“It’s really our goal to take care of these families so that they can better take care of their families,” Johns said.
“We don’t charge for families to stay here,” she said. “We ask if they are able to make a $15 per night donation. … But we never turn a family away.”
The Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House is able to provide such amenities at minimal cost to the families because of generous donations from several sources.
According to the Web site, the local House covers less than 10 percent of annual operating costs.
“That’s a common misconception, I think,” Johns said. “We are not fully funded by the Ronald McDonald organization, we are not a United Way agency, and we don’t get any federal money. We rely entirely on the community.”
Annual fundraisers, including the Wild Game Dinner, this year on Friday, Oct. 1, and the annual golf tournament, which will be on Oct. 25, cover nearly 27 percent of the annual operating cost. The rest of the funding comes from private donors or other donations.
Johns said she has been working with Ronald McDonald House Charities since she lived in Lubbock more than nine years ago.
“I was involved in the Junior League there, and we did community tours, and I saw the Lubbock Ronald McDonald House and just fell in love with it,” she said. “It fills such a wonderful niche. In our community, there is no other organization that does what we do.”
Ronald McDonald House gives families dealing with the illness of a child a home-like place to live.
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A New Hope
SafeHaven
of
Tarrant County helps women to become stronger and more independent after being affected by the terror of domestic violence.
Formed in 2006, through a merger of the Women’s Haven and the Women’s Shelter, SafeHaven’s mission is ending domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. With two current shelter locations in Arlington and Fort Worth, this nonprofit organization provides a variety of services to help women and children get back on their feet.
Today in the United States, one in four women will experience domestic violence, and SafeHaven is committed to not only helping those who have already been affected but also helping by preventing future attacks through education.
Valerie Salter, the special events coordinator for SafeHaven, said that this education is everything when it comes to ending this epidemic.
“We have begun talking to students at local schools through the prevention center, because education is key so these young people can make a difference in the future,” Salter said.
Not only does SafeHaven offer a prevention center actively working with special grants to raise awareness, but it also has a number of client and community services to provide women and children additional help in the event of a crisis. These services include emergency shelters, transitional living, counseling and legal services and on-call crisis intervention, as well as a resale shop that provides clothing and necessities for these women who have nothing left to call their own. With more than
SafeHaven not only shelters the abused but also teaches behavior that can break the cycle of domestic violence.
1,600 volunteers last year, this organization relies heavily on their help to keep things running.
Each year, there are many third-party fundraisers and other groups around Tarrant County that add to the donations and grants SafeHaven uses for the survival of the organization.
In the fall, it will be hosting its annual Legacy of Women Awards Luncheon to honor 15 women who have excelled in helping with this growing problem. This year it will be held on Oct. 29 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth.
The Legacy of Men Breakfast is only in its third year. This year it was held on Feb. 15 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel and enjoyed an outpouring of support from men with nearly 450 in attendance. There is also the Ambucs Golf Tournament at Timarron Country Club on Nov. 1.
“We are really proud to finally get men engaged with the program, because it is not just a women’s issue but a common issue in the community,” Salter said.
It is unfortunate, but because of the economy, the number of women reaching out to shelters has only escalated, she said. On any given day, these “safe havens” provide protection for more than 60 women and children, where their needs are being met, including Fort Worth ISD-employed teachers so these women and children only have to leave when they are willing. Every family is assigned a case manager to assess the situation and come up with a plan of action to fight back against the crime.
“Our programs give moms a sense of accountability to make available as much of a sense of normalcy as we can,” said Salter. “My office is located in the shelter, because I do not ever want to walk out of the door thinking singular. It really makes a difference to see the day-to-day trials.”
Statistics show that on average, women will return to their abusers seven times, so if SafeHaven can continue providing awareness, then the number of confident, independent women introduced back into the Fort Worth community will hopefully only continue to grow. This group has made a huge impact on the community already with its unprecedented stamina to continue helping all these women and children.
Jody
Jody Dean is an Emmy Award-winning, 35-year broadcast veteran and author. He graduated from Paschal High School, currently hosts the Morning Show on 98.7 KLUV and loves his wife's cooking.
The Smell of Summer
Memories of summer used to come wrapped in the smell of coconut butter. But the smell from the summer of ’10 will be a good 30-weight.
As our neighbors to the south and east ponder what could be an end to their way of life, any story involving the oil business always takes me back to other summers working for Pengo Oil Tool.
I was greener than a string bean and about as skinny and had more fun getting to know the characters in that business than any teen has a right to have.
There was crazy Aubrey Sims, who always seemed to have so much fun that he seemed a walking laugh. Donnie Unger, who had the country charm and looks to melt any woman’s heart. Cletus Bryant, who cussed more creatively than any human being I’ve known — but had a heart for coaching kids that was completely boundless. Stirman Giddings, who remains about the coolest cat I ever saw. And David Uphurch, who oversaw this whole zoo like Barney Miller.
And was it ever a zoo. Pranks were as routine as the workbreak games of dominoes and Forty-Two. You couldn’t work there three days without getting a bucket of ice water dumped on you in a bathroom stall. Once while loading prima-cord — a type of explosive — a coworker snuck up behind me and dropped an empty metal tool tray on the hard concrete floor. I almost shot straight up and grabbed a swinging light, like a cartoon cat.
an air-powered chopper feeding in an endless rope of rubber tubing and cutting it into two-inch lengths. For hours. Making the little boot that slips over and seals a splice in electrical wiring, like to explosive well charges, which better work right, or you ruin the well or worse. Mundane, but metaphorical. Little things make a difference.
The day you got there someone showed you how to do it, and you were expected to do it that way. Nobody had to say it. You trusted what you were told because, in some odd way, you sensed they trusted you to get it. Some call it taking pride in your work, but it was more like a display of gratitude. No one was born genetically believing things would always automatically get better. They appreciated opportunity more than expected it.
The thing that I remember most about those folks is that if they indeed did play hard, it was only because they worked harder. Doing a good job wasn’t a goal, it was a way of life — and there was no thought of doing anything less.
After work, we’d sneak around the corner to a case of cold beer and frozen watermelons and sit right there in a nearby parking lot and make both disappear. Occasionally we’d head to the clubs of the day — Speakeasy, I Gotcha, Daily Double — or even venture far afield to mysterious dance halls like Nine Acres. There were girls in the office you wanted to ask out, and back then you could. I wonder whatever happened to Melissa Disharoon?
And the thing that I remember most about those folks is that if they indeed did play hard, it was only because they worked harder. Doing a good job wasn’t a goal, it was a way of life — and there was no thought of doing anything less. Huge investments and the country’s source of industry depended on whether a bridge plug worked properly, whether the rubber o-rings and chevrons had been greased correctly and whether splice boots were cut at the right length.
My first real job. Cutting splice boots. Imagine sitting at
Flash was less prized than diligence. A 2007 Pew Research Center survey of young people revealed their first priority was getting rich; their second was being famous. Doing a good job wasn’t on the list. Someone never learned to make splice boots.
It’s the simple things that make life beautiful.
Speaking of that, I finally made it to Lili’s Bistro on Magnolia. I’m so glad Paul Harral, editor extraordinaire, will accept articles that pertain less to the “new” than to the simply new to me. Lili’s has been winning awards for years now, but somehow I’d just never gotten in there. One of those “one of these days I’ll…” places that you don’t and later wonder why you didn’t. Well, you should.
Lili’s is one of those charming little exposed brickand-mortar urban joints that doesn’t feel intentionally so. Authenticity goes from cozy atmosphere to the menu, with a host of marvelous selections. The crusted halibut and filet medallions at the table were just spectacular, and I want to go sample more!
But if you don’t get anything else, order that puffed pastry filled with Brie and smothered with raspberry sauce thingee. It’s an appetizer, for crying out loud, and just one of the tastiest little dishes I’ve ever eaten. So simple, so obvious, so sensible, so fabulously delicious — and also as metaphorical. From the décor to the wine list and desserts, Lilis does the simple things right and makes dining more beautiful. You could says it’s because it is Lili’s way of life.
Dean
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What’s in a Word?
A couple of common ones in English require that you read the fine print.
You hear or see this word at least a hundred times a day. It’s the most popular word in advertising. It grabs your attention. It’s very seductive. It’s even patriotic. But sometimes, it turns out to be very costly.
That’s why I decided to curl up with a gallon of thin mints and take a closer look at the word “free.”
Consider Sam’s Club, for example. I’ve been there so many times, I know precisely what time each day they offer up their “free” product samples. It varies, you know. Why? In order to discourage people like me from dropping by just for the goodies.
However, they finally caught on. In fact, I’m now on Sam’s equivalent of a “no-fly” list. But on those occasional afternoons of binge sampling, the sweet little serving ladies would manage to guilt me into buying something I didn’t need. A few weeks ago, I left with a six-month supply of breaded chicken medallions and a 55-gallon drum of mayonnaise.
That’s when I decided to put a pencil to it and realized that all those “free” samples had cost me, on average, about $150 a trip.
they found most of the crew.
It might have been a relatively inexpensive trip, if the itinerary hadn’t included an afternoon at Señor Frogs. And even local counsel thought they set our bail way too high in Belize.
My checking account was empty, but at least my bucket list got a little shorter.
A builder once told me there are very few things more expensive than “cheap labor.” My guess is that BP is probably rethinking its frugality when it came to hiring deep water drilling engineers. There’s no telling how many billions it will finally cost, all because BP skimped. Sadly, sometimes shoddy work by cheap labor can never be corrected. Just ask my editor. I always heard that “talk’s cheap,” but that was not my experience. (See supra, “free-for-all,” “emergency room.”)
To me, the moon is not only earth’s symbiotic neighbor; it is also an ageless beacon for all of mankind. It is something we shoot for, sing about and fall in love under. To Bill Gates, the moon is affordable.
I’ve also noticed that Starbucks now offers “free” Wi-Fi. I imagine that really comes in handy while you’re sipping an $11 cup of coffee — $14, if you include the tip. I suppose it’s worth it though, if it helps some deserving barista buy a mood ring.
About fifteen years ago, I was given a free trip to Las Vegas. Free airfare. Free room. In fact, the blackjack dealer got me a free drink. Right after he took me for about five grand.
More instances come to mind. In college, a visit to the emergency room cost about $1,200, after I was involved in a “free”-for-all. And during the ’60s, we all heard about free love. That’s not quite accurate. Especially, if you factor in the antibiotics.
Plus, as Americans, we all enjoy “free” speech. Right? Just ask any newspaper publisher or television producer, assuming they’re not in depositions that day defending a defamation suit.
I’m also beginning to examine the word “cheap.”
A few years ago, some friends and I went on one of those “cheap” four-day cruises in the Gulf of Mexico. The cruise line was apparently named after the place
And on more than one occasion, an exorbitant amount of money has been spent on a cheaplooking date. Or so I’ve heard. You see, “free” and “cheap” are words that should include fine print. They’ve lost their credibility. A far more respectable word is “affordable.” It even sounds better. It’s “cheap’s” great-looking sister.
That’s why it’s a favorite buzzword for the current administration. It’s eye candy when coupled with other words, such as “health care.”
Of course, with the devastation Gulf Coast residents are facing after the oil spill, affordable alternative energy is becoming the battle cry of environmentalists. It’s cheap, it’s clean and it’s good for the planet. And thanks to windmills, it’s given us some great Putt-Putt holes.
Plus, it’s a word everyone likes and understands, although it has a different meaning for each of us.
Let me give you an example. To me, the moon is not only earth’s symbiotic neighbor; it is also an ageless beacon for all of mankind. It is something we shoot for, sing about and fall in love under. To Bill Gates, the moon is affordable.
Unfortunately for some of us these days, “affordable” also means “free.” That’s why I’m heading back to Sam’s. If I can just find my sunglasses. It gets pretty awkward if the employees recognize me.
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Teresa Frosini
CBS 11 News This Morning
It’s that time again: BACK TO SCHOOL. The kids dread it, teachers accept it, and as parents, we count down the days until the school bell rings! As my daughters and I embark on this school year, I am faced with some milestones to conquer. This year I will turn 40, and if that wasn’t enough, my 10-year-old daughter, Samantha, will enter the preteen years — Oh, and the most challenging milestone — my oldest daughter, Reagan, turns 16 and will get her driver’s license!
Being a traffic reporter by day, I am used to helping people navigate the roadways, steer clear of accidents and find faster ways to get to work. But everything changes when the audience is your teenage daughter, and you are teaching her the fundamentals of driving.
Throughout much of my parenting, I have used my parents’ ideals. My education in driving came from them. My dad was the patient one, but somehow my mom was the person sitting in the passenger seat as I learned to drive. She was so nervous, and I remember her slamming her foot against the floorboard trying to find a brake somewhere on the passenger side. I would say, “Oh mom, just relax (or maybe “chill-out” was the term I used back then), YOU are making me nervous.” My comment was usually followed by her saying, “You just wait, one day you will
be teaching your children to drive and then you will see how it feels.” Or she would throw out the ever popular, “I hope one day you have a daughter just like you.” Now, fast-forward 25 years and POOF there she is — my daughter sitting in the driver’s seat — and I find myself nervously pounding the imaginary brake on the passenger side of the car.
First, I must say, Reagan is a very good driver, and if she could drive alone without any other cars on the road, many of my fears would be put to rest. But as you know, no matter how great her driving is, the key is to teach her to drive DEFENSIVELY.
When Reagan and I first sat in the car, I taught her fundamentals like where to place your hands on the steering wheel, how to use the rearview mirrors for things other than applying makeup, and NEVER look at
or use your cell phone while you are driving. Everything was going very well; I was calm, cool and collected, and she was listening intently. Then everything changed the minute she turned the key, and the engine roared. Suddenly I realized how much of a control freak I am, and that our lives were in HER hands.
She put the car in drive, and our first journey began. She was scared, possibly even more scared than I was. Eventually, we both began to breathe again. Since then, we have both calmed down, and I have learned to not pound on the floorboard even as she takes corners a little too fast.
On a little slower note, Samantha, my youngest daughter, will enter 5th grade and the ever-famous preteen years. It is where the “discussions” begin over shaving her legs, wearing makeup and, of course, BOYS! After going through this with her sister, I can actually enjoy these discussions.
And finally, the milestone I accept with mixed emotions, turning the big “40.” I have been dreading this for
five years. Of course, as you get older, you realize that 40 isn’t really old at all, but I still hesitate when I have to say it out loud.
Turning 40 does bring about some wonderful things. I have learned who I am, finally, and my life is now about relationships instead of things. I can honestly say I will embrace and celebrate my birthday and will always be honest about my age. I have learned with each new wrinkle I get comes wisdom about the important things in life: spending time with people I love, taking time for myself and striving every day to hopefully leave this world a little bit better place to live.
I will say that each school year seems to come quicker and quicker, and I realize that my “back to school” days with my daughters are nearing an end. So I will embrace and cherish all of the milestones for this school year … and the rest to come.
Teresa Frosini and daughters Samantha and Reagan in a fun ride. Soon, Reagan will be driving a real car.
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Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail. com. Her first novel, Heaping Spoonful, is in bookstores now.
Life Lesson. Maybe.
I hope you and your rubber duck will be very happy. In jail.
Recently I took my youngest two kids to Party City. OH MY GOSH, have you been there? It’s what I imagine being on drugs is like. First of all, I’ve never SEEN that many colors. It was like I was AT WOODSTOCK. And I don’t even fully understand the whole Woodstock thing. Except I know a lot of my friends were conceived there. So I’m thinking it must have been a wholesome and totally pro-family “event.”
Anyway, so we were there, yada yada, then we left.
Next stop, Target. Because your day is not considered successful until you’ve been there. Naturally.
We walked in, and the first thing my 4-year-old son said was … ”I was at the store a long time ago and got this toy, and it’s been in my pocket ever since.”
Um. Red flag.
“What’s in your pocket, Ethan?”
“Nothin’. I just feel like puttin’ my hand in there. What?”
Sigh. “Ethan. Did you take something from Party City that you didn’t pay for?”
“No. I don’t have anything in my pocket.”
(Eye roll. Dude. You just totally told on yourself. )
“Take your hand out of your pocket right now and show me what’s in there.”
He carefully pulled his hand out of his pocket. Meanwhile, there was an enormous bulge in his pocket.
“Ethan, what is in your pocket? Did you take something from the other store?"
Tears began to roll down his cheeks. Harley decided now was a good time to jump in. “Ethan, if you steal, the devil will come while you’re sleeping and take you to where he lives. Forever. My teacher told us that.”
Now he was REALLY upset. I stared poisonous daggers into Harley’s face, and she ignored me and began patting him on the back, saying, “It’s OK Ethan. The devil doesn’t
take 4-year-olds.” And then she turned to me and gave me a thumbs up.
Like this is making it better.
Step aside, child. Let the master take a whack at it.
“Ethan, if you took something without paying for it, then we have to take it back. Now show me what’s in your pocket right now before Mommy opens this bottle of wine right here in the middle of Target. And that will prove difficult since Mommy doesn’t have a bottle opener. And also it’s against the law to drink at Target. It’s called Drinking In A Public Place That’s Not A Bar — and that is BAD. So THEN I go to jail and, OH, GUESS WHAT, you do too. FOR STEALING. DO YOU WANT TO GO TO JAIL WITH MOMMY?”
Before he can answer Harley chimed in, “I don’t think that’s right, Mommy. Little kids don’t go to jail.”
I stepped in between them then (you know, before they REALLY started to gang up on me) and announced, “We’re going back to Party City RIGHT NOW and returning whatever it is that’s in your pocket. And you WILL say you’re sorry and that you’ll NEVER take something without paying for it again.”
You would have thought I was cutting off his head.
For a moment, I considered turning him into Lost and Found. I mean who wouldn’t want an adorable, screaming kleptomaniac?
We loaded back up in the car and drove in the direction of Party City. Ethan cried the entire way, pleading, “Please don’t make me say it. Please don’t make me say it.”
Inside, I was hurting for him. I imagine that facing the consequences of your actions is scary. Especially when you’re 4. That’s why I never do it. I mean I’m not stupid!
So I pulled up next to the curb (in the fire lane), put the car in park, and marched the little man inside. I went to the front of the check out line, picked up Ethan and said, “I’m sorry. We were just here and my son has something to say.”
He pulled a very small rubber duck out of his pocket and handed it to the cashier and said, “I’m sorry I took this.”
And that was it. He was forgiven by the barely legal checkout girl and immediately seemed to feel better. We climbed back in the car, and as we pulled out of the parking lot I said to him, “So, Ethan. Did you learn your lesson, or do you need to sit in time-out when we get home?”
AGAIN, before he had the chance to answer Harley butted in. “Mommy, what kid in his right mind would say he hadn’t learned his lesson. You would have to be pretty dumb to say you needed to go to time-out.”
Ethan turned from her to me and said, “What she said.”
illustration by Charles Marsh
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ridglea Country Club
3700 Bernie Anderson Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76116
6:30 pm Opening Reception 7:00 pm Dinner and Award Program s Benefiting tHe PrOgr AMs A nd serV iCes Of seniOr Citizen serViCes Of greAter tArr Ant COunty, inC. (sCs)
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behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Party Animals
Animal lovers get together annually at the Beastro event at the Fort Worth Zoo to raise funds for the Zoo's local and international wildlife conservation efforts.
Whitney Perry, Christina Sherwood, Brooke McWhirter, Brooke Stephens
photography by B.J. Lacasse
Co-chairs Kim Boyd and Lisa Koger hosted the Fancy Meal Luncheon at the Fort Worth Club. The event benefited the Breakthrough Program at Fort
Fancy Meal
Worth Country Day School.
1. Kim Boyd, Joe Breedlove, Michelle Marlow
2. Wendy Davis, Joycelyn Juardo
photography by Lisa Koger
Girl Scouts Girl Scouts held its first Desserts First fundraiser at The Kitchen Source. Guests enjoyed drinks, appetizers, desserts and martinis made with a variety of Girl Scout cookies. 1. Lee Koch, Paula Nwaeze 2. Rebecca Barksdale, John Fletcher photography by Patty Williams of Soulful Heart Photography
Garden Club
Guests enjoyed elegant dining at the Fort Worth Garden Club Luncheon and Installation of Officers that was held at River Crest Country Club.
1. Ann Sutherland, Cathy Kyle 2. Diann Stadler, Catherine Norman
photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Beastro The Fort Worth Zoo held its fourth annual tasting event, Beastro, in June. The event featured 33 restaurants and headline entertainment from the Spin Doctors. 1. Callie, Margo & Courtney Tennison 2. Miguel & Robin Mancha
photography by B.J. Lacasse
SiNaCa Studios SiNaCa Studios held its annual fundraiser, Vitro Moda 3 –Where Glass Rules the Runway, in April at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Honorary chair for the event was Olivia Kearney. 1. Jeff & Olivia Kearney, Mace Adams, Tim Todd 2. Scott Mitchell, Marjon Zabihi, Kenneth Craighead, Steven Green photography by Lawrence Semrad
Legacy of Women Past chairman and recipients of the Legacy of Women award were reunited at Kay Granger’s home. 1. Dolores Sutter, Christine & Chris Cook 2. Fran Fuller, Pamela Cochrane, Kris Lindsay 3. Elizabeth & Paul Ray, Ann Rice, Kay Granger 4. Debbie & Selisa Tribble, Carolyn Sims photography by Tom Thompson/T3 Studios
JL Past Presidents The past presidents of the Junior League of Fort Worth were honored in April with a luncheon at the home of George Ann Bahan. 1. Gail Landreth, Courtney Dickerson, Lauri Lawrence 2. Jerre Tracy, Margaret Kramer, Judie B. Greenman photography by Sharon Cochran
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Tim Carter, President and CEO
Brownstone Restaurant in the So 7 area held its grand opening benefiting the HALO Society. Guests sampled Southwestern hors d’oeuvres made by Chef Casey Thompson and cocktails while enjoying live music.
1. Christina Sitting, Dave Gasca, Amy James
2. Christina & Chris Wilkie
photography by Sandy Tomlinson
BRIT Award Gala In May, wildlife conservationist Ramona Seeligson Bass received the 2010 International Award of Excellence in Conservation from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas at the BRIT Award Gala. 1. Ed Bass & Ramona Bass, Tim McKinney, Sy Sohmer 2. Amon Carter, Ruth Carter Stevenson, Charles Simmons, Caroline Hunt 3. Kay Fortson, Gail Rawl, Lucy Darden, Suzy Williams 4. Mitch & Kim Wynne, Iris & Ardon Moore photography by Glen Ellman
Cowtown Ball Launch Party
The Cowtown Ball Launch Party was held at Morrison Supply Co. Guests enjoyed food from five of the areas top restaurants. Traci Lee Cook announced plans for 2010.
1. Darrell Hawkins, Jennifer Williams
2. Tim & Jacki Gibbons, Asad Dean
photography by American Cancer Society
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Home of Kyle & Brooke Wright Floor Pictured: Custom Handscraped Hickory
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2010 Dream Remodel
Architectural Integrity in an Extreme Remodel
The Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2010 Dream Remodel features a Fort Worth signature home at the divide of Colonial Country Club Circle and Colonial Parkway, just a pitching wedge from the hallowed ground of one of the nation’s most storied professional golf tournaments.
“When working on a remodel job of this scope, a lot of thought has to be put into the project,” says Mitchell Young of Grand Home Designs Inc., the architects on the project.
“The house doubled in size. Plus, the location of a house with the golf course was a strong consideration for view planning,” Young said. “Our approach was to significantly upgrade the property, while maintaining the character and charm of the original.”
That’s a continuing theme for the partners working on the project with the magazine and with the owners, Mary and Tom Bates. The prime contractor is Glendarroch Homes, owned by their sons, Tim and Tom Bates.
The Dream Remodel Show House tour is scheduled Sept. 2-Sept. 26, and proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit Cook Children’s Medical Center through Jewel Charity.
For Terri Loddick of ProScapes, a landscaping company, the work is personal.
“I love this part of Fort Worth,” she says. “This was one of the first properties I worked on when I began my career in Fort Worth. I always loved the look and feel of this home and the potential of the landscaping.”
Loddick is in a position to realize that potential.
“It is exciting to come back with my own company and start from scratch,” she said. “The only things that will remain from the old landscaping are the trees. We will be completely changing the face of this home.”
It’s especially rewarding to be working with and for the Bates.
“Mrs. Bates loves to make cut flower arrangements,” Loddick said. “We've incorporated a cutting garden with ferns, vines, and flowers, so she will be able to create her own arrangements.”
The landscaping will match the style of the home, she says, with hydrangeas, Japanese maples, azaleas and camellias.
And then there is the special flower garden.
“The Bates' grandson is battling cancer, and we will have a garden complete with pink and white vincas to honor him,” Loddick said.
The original house was built in 1939 and was stripped to the studs in the existing portion during the remodeling.
That was handy, said Casey DeRosa, director of operations for Franklin’s Insulation.
“With most remodels, the sheetrock is never taken down, so normally there is no chance to super-insulate the home, and when Glendarroch
Homes and Fort Worth, Texas magazine approached us to participate we were excited,” DeRosa said.
“By removing the outdated insulation and replacing it with spray foam insulation, the new homeowners will be able to cut their monthly utility cost by 50 percent and have an overall lowered net expense when it comes to homeownership.”
And then there’s the wine cellar.
“The remodeling process for older homes always presents unique construction challenges as you try to update the home with modern electronics and features,” said Mary M. Zabel of Vineyard Wine Cellars. “It is especially important to work closely with the builder to ensure full compliance with current building codes while keeping the process as smooth as possible.”
Most wine cellars in Texas are above ground level.
“This cellar is below ground and gives you a true ‘Old World’ feel as you descend the stone-walled stairway into the tasting room and then enter the wine room,” said Zabel. “The continuation of the stonework on the pillars and the lower ceiling heightens this sense of a wine cellar while offering the homeowner a variety of storage components for the collection.”
The project was rewarding, she said, as Vineyard Wine Cellars worked through the many factors that would bring the wine cellar to life.
“A below grade space in an older property comes with many unknown complications, and the Glendarroch Homes team worked with us to ensure a beautiful and functional end product” Zabel said. “It has been a pleasure working with Tom Bates of Glendarroch Homes and his entire staff on this wine cellar.”
Ferguson Enterprises, a plumbing, appliance and lighting supplier, believes choosing products for a home should not be rushed, said Greg Haczynski.
“Fergusons wants to make certain that we properly understand the homeowner’s vision and due to the scale of a project this large, this required extra time to help make the appropriate product selections,” Haczynski said.
“When working on a whole home remodel, there are several things that need to be considered during the planning phase,” Haczynski said. “The extent of the remodel has to be taken into consideration before the selection process can begin."
“Once the scope of the job has been properly determined, then the research, planning and design can begin,” he said. “As a plumbing, appliance and lighting supplier, many of our product selections are driven by design and knowing the feel of the house.”
Because of the existing presence of the home, it also was “important to stick with a particular style while making the selections,” Haczynski said.
It was a pleasurable experience, he said.
“I feel the unique relationship between homeowner and builder makes this project particularly rewarding, knowing that we’ve been able to assist in creating a home of their dreams that future generations will continue to enjoy,” Haczynski said.
The challenge for OmniView Window & Door, says Rudy Aramburu, was not to dilute the architectural integrity of the home.
“We approach each and every project with the same goal — understand and meet the client’s needs,” Aramburu said. “This project presented a second challenge due to its architectural style. We paid considerable attention to the lite cuts, hardware, and the exterior trim of the windows and doors so we didn’t dilute the architectural integrity of the home.”
The idea is to design so that the result appears original.
“We are replacing a significant architectural component of this home that was originally built in 1938 with Marvin aluminum wood-clad energy efficient windows and doors and ultimately make it appear as though nothing was disturbed,” Aramburu said.
“It’s a very good feeling to contribute to such a beautiful home with such a distinct architectural style. Our work is very visible, so to know that all of the care and attention to detail has had a significant impact on the overall success of the project is very rewarding,” Aramburu said.
One component in the builder-client-supplier relationship that sometimes does not get much discussion is the trust factor.
"This project certainly had its challenges due to the
reasons I have previously stated, but we were very fortunate to have a client and builder who trusted our input and our ability to get the details correct,” he said.
“There is nothing more satisfying than the expressed appreciation from the client. We drive by this home with a very critical eye as it relates to the windows and doors and know that every detail is correct,” Aramburu said.
Mark S. Patterson of Overhead Door Fort Worth said the pre-planning — drawings and selections, thinking and planning with the field measurements and the builder — was complex.
Partners in the 2010 Dream Remodel
» Aaron Ornamental Iron
» Dorian's
» Fashion Glass and Mirrors
» Ferguson Enterprises
» Fort Worth Custom Pools
» Fort Worth Lighting
» Franklin’s Insulation
» Grand Home Designs
» IMC-International Marble Collection
» Masters Flooring
» OmniView Window & Door
» Overhead Door
» Pierce Hardware
» ProScapes
» ProSource Floors
» Vineyard Wine Cellars
In addition, his company was working with different trades and subcontractors for the first time.
But the overall result was the pride and workmanship for his company to do “another job, whether big or small.”
Other local companies involved in the Dream Remodel are Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing of Fort Worth and ProSource Floors of Fort Worth, a major supplier to flooring professionals across the nation.
Young found the job rewarding in part because of the people involved.
“There were a lot of creative people involved in the project, and it was pleasure to work with everybody who helped the project get started,” he said.
And perhaps Young, of Grand Home Designs, spoke for all those involved.
“It is always an honor to work on a project like this,” Young said. “However, remodeling a Colonial style house on the Colonial golf course is not something that everybody can say. We are very proud of our part in the home’s renovation.”
At TCU, you don’t just attend a university, you live it — in new and renovated residential halls, connected to a beautiful campus commons where students enjoy a unique proximity to classrooms, events and amenities.
At the end of the day, it’s great to be a Horned Frog. Visit us online to see more ways TCU stays ahead of the curve. www.ahead.tcu.edu www.tcu.edu
private school Guide
Each year, thousands of Tarrant County parents begin their hunt for the perfect private school. Filling out application after application, setting up interviews and making multiple visits to schools, these diligent and dedicated parents seek an answer to an age-old question: Where will my child excel academically, grow personally and truly enjoy learning?
Whether you’re seeking a private school for a specific teaching methodology or prefer that your child learn in a religious environment at a school that shares your family’s vision, the search can seem daunting. Things can get especially tricky if you are enrolling more than one child into private school—one size doesn’t fit all, and it’s difficult to find just the right match. Extensive research is often required, and critical questions will arise regarding tuition costs, test assessments, personal interviews and the application process, among others. When it comes down to it, choosing a private school for your child is no easy task, to say the least.
In the following pages, you will find a comprehensive list of private schools in Tarrant County. From fine arts academies and faith-based schools, to Montessori academies and schools focused on accelerated learning for the gifted and talented, the 2010 Private School Guide gives parents an in-depth look at each school, including accreditation, studentto-teacher ratio, cost of tuition and teacher requirements. We hope you will find this quick reference to the area’s private schools helpful as you explore the possibilities of your child’s private school education.
school. schools included offer grades beyond kindergarten. KeY: ACCs: Association of Classical Christian schools; ACsI: Association of Christian schools International; ACst: Association of Christian schools of texas; AMI: Association of Montessori International; AMs: American Montessori
Private School Guide
Al-Hedayah Academy
Fort Worth
817.265.6667, hedayah.com
All Saints Catholic School
Fort Worth
817.624.2670
allsaintscatholicschool.org
All Saints’ Episcopal School
Fort Worth
817.560.5700, asesftw.org
Anderson School for Gifted & Talented & Creative
Fort Worth
817.448.8484 andersonschool.net
Arlington
817.483.0119 ext.
Barbara Gordon Montessori School
Colleyville 817.354.6670, bgmontessori.org
Bethesda Christian School Fort Worth 817.281.6446 bethesdachristianschool.org
Burton Adventist Academy Arlington 817.572.0081 burtonacademy.org
Calvary Christian Academy
Fort Worth
817.332.3351 calvaryacademy.com
Cassata High School
Fort Worth
817.926.1745 cassatahighschool.org
CCC Academy
Fort Worth
817.274.9494 thecccacademy.com
Center For Creative Living Elementary
Fort Worth
817.534.2189, cfcl.cc
Children’s Courtyard locations throughout the DFW Metroplex 214.995.4333 childrenscourtyard.com
Children’s University Arlington 817.784.6655 childrensuniversity.com
Chisholm Trail Academy
Keene
817.558.4404 ctanet.org
Clariden School Southlake
682.237.0400 claridenschool.org
Covenant Christian Academy Colleyville
817.577.3378, ccanet.org
School
Covenant Classical School
Fort Worth
817.820.0884 covenantfw.org
Créme De La Créme Colleyville
817.416.3683 cremedelacreme.com
Crown Of Life Lutheran School Colleyville
817.251.1881, crownoflife.org
Ekklesia Christian School
Fort Worth
817.332.1202 worldmbc.com
Faith Christian School Grapevine
817.442.9144 fcschool.org
Fort Worth Academy Fort Worth
817.370.1191 fwacademy.org
Fort Worth Adventist Academy Fort Worth 817.370.7177, fwaa.net
Fort
North
817.281.6504,
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth
817.732.7718, fwcds.org
Fourth St. School
Arlington
817.275.2314
fourthstreetschool.com
Gateway School
Arlington
817.226.6222 gatewayschool.com
Glenview Christian School
Fort Worth
817.281.5155
glenviewchristianschool.org
Grace Prep. Academy
Arlington
817.557.3399, graceprep.org
Happy Hill Farm Academy
Granbury
254.897.4822
happyhillfarm.org
**now also offering a
817.485.1660, hcasaints.org
Harvest Christian School
Fort Worth
817.568.0021, harvest-ag.org
Highland Meadow Montessori Academy Southlake 817.488.2138, hmma.org
Hill School of Fort Worth Fort Worth
817.923.9482, hillschool.org
Holy Cross Christian Academy Burleson 817.295.7232 hccaburleson.com
Holy Family Catholic School Fort Worth
817.737.4201, hfsfw.org
Holy Rosary Catholic School Arlington
817.419.6800, hrcstx.com
Holy Trinity Catholic School Grapevine 817.421.8000, holytcs.org
Immaculate Conception
Catholic School
Denton
940.381.1155 catholicschooldenton.org
Jane Justin School
Fort Worth
817.390.2831 cscfw.org
Joshua Christian
Joshua
817.295.7377 joshuachristianacademy.org
Key School Fort Worth
817.446.3738 keyschoolfortworth.org
Lake Country Christian School Fort Worth
817.236.8703 ext.132, lccs.org
Liberty Christian School Argyle
940.294.2000 libertychristian.com
Lighthouse Christian Academy Fort Worth
817.237.7641 lighthouse-school.org
Merry Hill School
Arlington 817.465.8866 arlington.merryhillschool. com
Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy Keller
817.431.5486, mlcatexas.org
“Before coming to Texas Wesleyan, I lacked confidence and motivation. Now I’m involved all across campus and I feel that I’ve grown tremendously as a person.”
With a double major in English and exercise science, international student Joakim Soederbaum is considering pursuing his next degree in law. “My professors know me as a student and believe in me as a person. At a larger school, I’d probably just graduate and move on. With what I’ve learned, I plan to graduate and move up.”
• Undergraduate degrees in business, education and arts & sciences
• Programs in pre-law, pre-med/dental, pre-seminary and pre-college teaching
• Nearly 87 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid Call today for
Metroplex Chapel Academy Euless
817.267.1000 metroplexchapelacademy.org
Montessori at Sundance Square
Fort Worth
817.334.0036, brighthorizons.com
Montessori Children’s House Fort Worth
817.732.0252, mchfw.com
Nazarene Christian Academy Crowley
817.297.7003, fwf.org
New Beginnings Montessori
817.267.8100, nbmontessori.com
Nolan Catholic High School Fort Worth 817.457.2920 nolancatholichs.org
North Park
Christian Academy North Richland Hills
817.498.8456 • npbcnrh.org
817.924.5123 • olvfw.com
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School Fort Worth
817.923.0058 • omom.org
Pantego Christian Academy
Arlington Elementary: Mansfield
817.460.3315 • pantego.com
Park Row Christian Academy
Arlington 817.277.1021 parkrowchurch.com
Primrose School of Bedford
Bedford
817.545.5485 primrosebedford.com
Primrose School of Columbus Trail
Fort Worth
817.423.4000 primrosecolumbustrail.com
Primrose School at Eagle Ranch
Fort Worth
817.236.6760 primroseeagleranch.com
Primrose School of Hall Johnson
Grapevine
817.416.0404
myprimroseschool.com/ halljohnson
Preparing Hearts. Preparing Minds.
Hearts. Preparing Minds.
Preparing Hearts. Preparing Minds.
We believe in education that is distinctly classical, rigorously academic, and passionately Christ-centered.
We believe in education that is distinctly classical, rigorously academic, and passionately Christ-centered.
We believe in education that is distinctly classical, rigorously academic, and passionately Christ-centered.
Covenant Classical School
Covenant Classical School
K through 12
K through 12
K through 12
Covenant Classical School
www.covenantfw.org | 817.820.0884
www.covenantfw.org | 817.820.0884
www.covenantfw.org | 817.820.0884
1701 Wind Star Way, Fort Worth, Texas 76108
1701 Wind Star Way, Fort Worth, Texas 76108
1701 Wind Star Way, Fort Worth, Texas 76108 Preparing
At FWA the question “What is best for this child, at this time?” leads to astonishing answers. Answers like an eighth grade student completing her year via email and Skype from across the Atlantic, teachers connecting with international peers to create one-of-a-kind classroom interactions, and a kindergarten student excelling at second grade math while piquing a fascination with algebra. For these answers and many more, we are honored to be one of just 29 schools worldwide having achieved the status All Kinds of Minds School of Distinction, one of six schools featured in Schools for All Kinds of Minds by Mary-Dean Barringer. Make your connection, visit Fort Worth Academy and see how we’re reinventing K-8!
Primrose School at Heritage Keller
817.741.5044
primroseheritage.com
Primrose School of Hidden Lakes Southlake
817.337.4666
primrosehiddenlakes.com
Primrose School of Keller Keller
817.337.0717
myprimroseschool.com/keller
Primrose School of Grand Peninsula Grand Prairie
817.477.0077
primrosegrandpeninsula.com
Primrose School of Mid-cities
Hurst
817.485.8993
primrosemidcities.com
Primrose School of NE Flower Mound Flower Mound
972.691.3815
primroseflowermound.com
Primrose School of NE Green Oaks Arlington 817.543.2626 primrosenegreenoaks.com
Primrose School of Parkwood Hill Fort Worth
817.281.5322
primroseparkwoodhill.com
Primrose School of Southlake Southlake
817.421.8087 primrosesouthlake.com
Primrose School of Walnut Creek Mansfield 817.477.0880 primrosewalnutcreek.com
Primrose School of Wellington Flower Mound 972.691.9595 primrosewellington.com
Redeemer Lutheran School Benbrook
817.560.0032 redeemerfw.org
Southwest Christian School Elementary: Fort Worth
817.294.0350 Preparatory: Fort Worth
817.294.9596 southwestchristian.org
St. Andrew Catholic School Fort Worth 817.924.8917 standrewsch.org
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Keller 817.431.4845 • seascc.org
St. George Catholic School Fort Worth
817.222.1221 stgeorgecatholic.org
St. Ignatius College Preparatory Fort Worth 817.801.4801 ignatiusofloyola.org
St. John the Apostle Catholic School North Richland Hills 817.284.2228, stjs.org
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Arlington
817.275.5081 • smgschool.org
St. Paul Lutheran School Fort Worth 817.332.2281 • stpaulfw.com
St. Paul’s Preparatory
•
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School Fort Worth
817.246.2032 stpetercatholicschool.org
St. Peter’s Classical
817.294.0124 stpetersclassical.org
St. Rita Catholic School Fort Worth 817.451.9383 • saintritaschool.net
817.457.0770 •
817.277.0620, flintacademy.com
817.551.1554
The Montessori Academy of Arlington Arlington 817.274.1548 tmaonline.org
The Oakridge School
Arlington 817.451.4994 theoakridgeschool.org
Trinity Baptist Temple Academy Fort Worth
817.237.4255 tbta.tbtchurch.org
Trinity Christian Academy
Willow Park
817.441.7901 • tcaeagles.org
Trinity
817.321.0100 trinityvalleyschool.org
Walnut Creek Private School Mansfield 817.473.4406 wcps-mansfield.org
West Academy Fort Worth 817.924.3535 westacademyfortworth.com
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South Campus Southeast Campus
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Ideas Imagination Creativity With those tools, you’ve been roughing out a plan for your future
To bring it all together, and to launch the career you have in mind, you need a serious education.
That’s where The Art Institute of Fort Worth, a branch of The Art Institute of Dallas, comes in Our hands-on programs in the areas of design, fashion, and media arts put you in a brand new creative community, with instructors who work in the fields they teach. With students who share your passion for ideas. And with the same software and equipment used by professionals. All so you can harness your creative energy and turn it into the skills you need to start a rewarding career.
And with The Art Institute of Dallas nearby, now you have two schools in the Dallas Metroplex area to choose from. Classes start soon.
So
college and university guide
It’s been said that with college comes some of the best years of your life. But beyond the social life, football and basketball games, and sororities and fraternities, choosing the right college or university can be one of the most important decisions you will make. Whether you are looking for a private university with faith-based programs or a Division I school, a college education can broaden your horizons, prepare you for success in the working world and teach you life lessons along the way.
In the following pages, you will find an extensive list of private and public colleges, universities and graduate programs in Texas. From tuition rates and enrollment, to application fees and room and board, these guides can get you started on the right path in your pursuit for higher education.
Abilene
Concordia University
edu
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene • 877.GO.HSUTX • hsutx. edu
lamar.edu
Midwestern State University Wichita Falls • 940.397.4352 mwsu.edu
Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Houston • 210.431.3961 ollusa.edu
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View • 936.261.3311 • pvamu.edu
Rice University Houston • 713.348.0000 • rice.edu
Sam Houston State University Huntsville • 866.BEARKAT • shsu.edu
Schreiner University
• schreiner.edu
Southern Methodist University Dallas • 214.768.2000 • smu.edu
Southwestern
Edward’s University
St. Mary’s University San Antonio • 800.367.7868 stmarytx.edu
Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches • 936.468.2504 sfasu.edu
Tarleton State University Stephenville • 254.968.9107 tarleton.edu
Tarrant County College Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst 817.515.8223 • tccd.edu
Texas Christian University Fort Worth • 817.257.7000 • tcu.edu
Texas A&M University College Station • 979.845.3211 tamu.edu
Texas A&M University Commerce Commerce • 903.886.5102 • tamucommerce.edu
Texas Lutheran University Seguin • 830.372.8000 • tlu.edu
Texas Tech University Lubbock • 806.742.2011
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio • 800.749.WORD uiw.edu
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton • 800.727.8642 • umhb.edu
University of North Texas Denton • 800.UNT.8211 • unt.edu
University of Texas - Arlington Arlington • 817.272.2011 • uta.edu
University of Texas at Austin Austin • 512.471.3434 • utexas.edu
University of Texas at Dallas Richardson • 972.883.2111 utdallas.edu
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso • 915.747.5000 • utep.edu
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio • 210.458.4011 utsa.edu
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2O1O Top Dentists
Fort Worth, Texas magazine offers a list of dentists selected by their peers as the best in eight areas of practice provided by the editors of the magazine.
Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive. Many highly regarded professionals do not appear on these lists, although those who do were selected by other dentists. Inclusion on this list is in no way a recommendation or endorsement by the magazine.
Selection of a dentist is a highly personal decision and you may wish to use this list as one more source of information as you make that selection.
The list can be influenced by length of time in practice and in the area; popularity among other dentists; and group voting. Or, a dentist could be in a subspecialty so narrow as to preclude mention.
If you have a good relationship with a dentist, do not let this cause an unnecessary change.
2O1O Top Dentists
How we did it: Dentists were sent a letter and sample ballot and instructed on how to vote on the magazine’s Web site. To vote, each dentist had to enter a Medical ID number. If they were voting for themselves or someone in their practice it was mandatory to vote for a dentist in the same specialty outside of their office before the vote would count. Voting lasted about three weeks and the votes were tabulated May 28.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
A dental specialist whose practice focuses on such restorative dental technologies as dental veneers, dental implants, whitening and contouring, all designed to enhance the smile and correct chipped, cracked, discolored and unevenly spaced teeth.
Karla Bishop
John Boyd
Mitch Conditt
Ravi Doctor
Greg Gist
Susan Hollar
Tim Huckabee
David Slater
Gary White
ENDODONTICS
A dental specialist who limits his/her practice to treating disease and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
John Bond
James Elliott
Ray Gillespie
Michael Larsen
Deborah Loth
Todd Remmers
Ramona Torgerson
Chris Yelton
GENERAL DENTISTRY
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to treatment of patients in all age groups who take responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services to meet patients’ oral health needs.
Kevin Altieri
Barrett Bartell
Amy Bender
Nicole Branca
Jessica Brigatti
Catherine Chaumont
Johnny Cheng
Barry Cole
Chad Duplantis
David Greer
Curt Hinkle
William Knox
Justyna Laska
Jason Miller
Ronald Morlock
Tres Morris
Thomas Novak
William Ralstin
William Roddy
Mike Rogers
Robert Sorokolit
David Sorokolit
Tom Whinery
Gary White
Bill Whittle
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, deformities, defects and esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
Eduardo Humes
David Hunter
Diana Lois
Robert Peak
Bill Runyon
Greg Scheideman
John Schroyer
Warren Spielman
John Stella
ORTHODONTICS
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
Moody Alexander
Daniel Bekish
Sheila Birth
Joe Crain
Ron Groves
Robbie Hashem
John Kelley
David McReynolds
David Mikulencak
Nick Ridder
Christopher Sorokolit
Fred Spradley
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to treatment of children from birth through adolescence; formerly known as a pedodontist.
Randall Barkley
Isabel Britain
Austin Church
Dan Doss
John Gober
Andrew Jamison
Jack Morrow
Janelle Plocheck
Gordon Strole
Bruce Weiner
PERIODONTICS
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth.
Scott Bendichek
Farhat Boltchi
Steven Britain
Gilbert Coats
Brent Gabriel
William Purifoy
PROSTHODONTICS
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the restoration of the natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth with artificial substitutes.
Mike Cosgrove
Alan Paradis
Carlos Tello
(source: American Dental Association)
Emerging Technologies
by James S. Cole, D.D.S.
At the start of the 20th century, around the time when Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas began as State Dental College, most Americans expected to be toothless by age 45, and, unfortunately they were.
Today people are living longer and are keeping their natural teeth, thanks to advancements in dental equipment, materials and procedures that are redefining oral
health and dentistry. These advancements are helping transform what was once the dreaded visit to the dentist into a more comfortable, educational and stress-free experience.
As the new technologies replace or enhance traditional practices, dental students expect to learn about these emerging trends and master them. In turn, patients will benefit from more efficient and effective delivery of oral health care.
Quick Crowns
In some offices, gone are the days of long waits to get dental crowns. The traditional process of creating a crown means forming a mold of the patient’s tooth and shipping it off to a lab that will produce the crown and send it back to the dental office, a process that can take a few weeks. With the newest technology, dentists can use a wand with a laser sensor to get a 3-D digital image of the
patient’s teeth and mark the spot for the crown. The images can be manipulated to get the exact fit for crown placement, and crowns can be manufactured within about 20 minutes. This eliminates the period of wearing temporary crowns, which can be susceptible to fracture and can come off the teeth.
Implant Dentistry
In recent years, implant dentistry has advanced exponentially, making it by far the fastest-growing segment in dentistry. Today’s implants are far more predictable in the rate of success for placement and functionality. Dentists have discovered that implant technology works well in a broader range of dental areas such as orthodontics and prosthetic care for patients who have lost facial structure due to trauma or cancer. Leading a national effort by dental schools to prepare their graduates for the increased demands in this area, HSCBaylor College of Dentistry has developed a comprehensive program for pre-doctoral students to gain experience with dental implants.
More specifically, we are seeing a surge in mini implants, which are relatively simple to place and cost less than traditional implants. These implants are smaller in diameter than traditional implants and are designed for patients with higher bone density. Unlike standard implants, mini implants can be placed immediately. This means that in many cases, the patient can walk out of the office on the day of surgery with a lower denture which is not only stable, but can be used for chewing immedi-
ately. Mini implants often can be placed in the lower jaw without an incision in the gums.
Digital X-rays
Digital radiographs (X-rays) have grown in popularity in dental schools as well as private dental offices and clinics. Although digital X-rays look similar to film X-rays, there’s no film developing process and dentists are able to optimize digital images to make better diagnoses. During the last five years, the number of dentists using digital X-rays has increased to the point that many patients are accustomed to seeing a computer monitor next to the dental chair. The technology has become so sophisticated that by using cone beam radiographs, dentists can get a three-dimensional image of the patient’s mouth that outlines the nerves and blood vessels and can even produce a surgical guide for placing implants.
For patients who are unable to visit the dentist’s office, new portable digital X-ray units allow dentists to more effectively treat patients in nursing homes, hospital rooms or other settings where patients may have difficulty with mobility.
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
As dentists, we know the mouth is the window to the body and it speaks volumes about the overall well being of patients.
Researchers continue to look at the association between cavities, periodontal (gum) disease and heart disease. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, people with periodontal disease are twice as likely to suffer from coronary
artery disease. The American Heart Association also concludes that poor oral health could increase your chances of developing heart disease. Other conditions that are related to poor oral health and poor oral hygiene are stroke, preterm and low birth weight babies.
There also are some diseases that are associated with an increased risk of infections. Diabetes, for one, increases the risks of gingival and periodontal inflammation and infections. Or your dentist may tell you that osteoporosis, a disease that causes the bones to become less dense over time as the body loses calcium, could be at the root of tooth loss.
Access to Care
Although Americans in general are experiencing better oral health care, some populations, including the poor, minorities, institutionalized, elderly and other groups do not have adequate access to dental care.
As the largest provider of oral health care in North Texas, we are well aware of the need for more access to care. Last year, the college received more than 96,000 patient visits, and more than 170,000 people were served through our community-based care, screening and education programs. With more resources, we could have served tens of thousands more.
One way we are addressing the access to care issue is through our Bridge to Dentistry dental pipeline programs, which seek to introduce the dental profession to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or underserved communities. Research has shown that many of these students who choose to pur-
sue dentistry as a profession will incorporate service to the underserved as practicing dentists.
Improved Preventative Therapies
Although not a new technique, fluoride varnish has improved as a caries (cavity) prevention therapy. It may be applied to the enamel, dentin or surface layer of the tooth root to remineralize the tooth, treat hypersensitivity and make teeth more decay resistant. The new varnishes also have better flavor, an added bonus for the patient. The use of glass ionomers — a composite-type filling material that continually releases fluoride — is another method of strengthening patients’ teeth. Patients using fluoride-based toothpaste continue to receive the benefits of this composite filling as use of fluoride toothpaste will recharge the ionomer.
However, with all the new advancements in dentistry, some things never change: Dental professionals still focus on prevention as key to maintaining a healthy mouth. Our message of practicing good daily oral hygiene with toothbrushing and flossing, eating a proper diet and seeing your dentist on a regular basis, still rings true.
James S. Cole is dean of the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas.
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When asked their biggest fear, many people reply, “Going to the dentist.” It seems that there is something about sitting alone in a huge chair surrounded by unknown gadgets and the shrill of machinery that undoubtedly makes the stomach uneasy. However, the intention of dentists is not to scare you, but to leave you with a dazzling smile. To help ease your mind, local dentists have purchased space to not only inform you of their skills, but to gain your trust. The
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Sheila Birth, D.D.S., M.S. Cristi Fletcher, D.D.S., M.P.H.
SPECIALTY: Board Certified Orthodontics treating children, teenagers and adults. AWARDS/HONORS: Birth—Top 100 Invisalign Doctors and Premier Provider Elite for Invisalign; voted by her peers as a Top Doc in Fort Worth, Texas magazine for consecutive years; Business Woman of the Year in 2006; Star Telegram Readers’ Choice Award for Best Dentist. Birth has been chosen to participate in the People to People Ambassador Program through the American Association of Orthodontics, allowing Birth to bring new technology and new treatment ideas from all over the world. In February 1999, the American Board of Orthodontics honored Birth with diplomate status. Fletcher— Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society; awarded for her research in public health orthodontic program for Howard University. Fletcher became Board certified in 2007, and she denotes this as one of her greatest professional achievements. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Both doctors are Top Invisalign Doctors with many continuing education hours beyond their required training. They are
both members of professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT: Birth and Fletcher are Board certified. Only 38 percent of orthodontists are Board certified.
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109 W. Renfro Burleson, Texas 76028 • 817.546.0770 professionalsmiles.com
Marshall H. Brown, D.D.S.
Barry Buschel, D.D.S.
Michael Davis, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: Brown - General Dentistry; Invisalign; Procelain Veneers; Opalesence Bleaching. Buschel - General Dentistry (excluding orthodontics), Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry. Davis - Periodontics and Implants. EDUCATION: Brown - University of Texas at Austin; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry; General Practice Residency, Oklahoma Memorial Hospital. Buschel - B.S., University of North Texas; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry. Davis - Texas Western College; D.D.S., St. Louis University School of Dentistry; M.S. and Certificate of Periodontics, Nebraska College of Dentistry. AWARDS/HONORS: Davis - Outstanding Student Award in Periodontics, Honor Society, Alpha Signa Nu, OKU, Orange Key Scholastics Society. PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS: Members of A.D.A. Davis - Member of International Academy of Periodontology. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Buschel - Promising my mother completion of dental school. Davis - Restoring health and function with implant dentistry. INNOVATIONS: Implants, Inlays/Onlays, In-House Whitening, all ceramic crowns, Invisalign, intra-oral photography. PICTURED: Michael Davis, Barry Buschel, Marshall Brown.
SPECIALTY: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. EDUCATION: A.B., Dartmouth College, 1971; D.M.D., Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dentistry, 1977; General Practice Residency, United States Air Force Medical Center Scott AFB, Ill., 1978; Oral and Maxillofacial Residency, David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, Calif., 1978-1982.
AWARDS/HONORS: USAF Meritorious Service Award; USAF Commendation Medal, 1986: Outstanding Young Man of America 1984; President, Fort Worth District Dental Society, 2008-2009; Top Dentist Fort Worth 2006 and 2009. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Southwest, Baylor All Saints Medical Centers, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Medical Plaza, Weatherford Regional Medical Center. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Twenty years service in the United States Air Force. INNOVATIONS: We provide Laser Surgery for soft tissue treatments, Digital
Radiography with 3-D imaging, 25 years experience in dental implant surgery, and advance sedation. BEDSIDE MANNER: To ease patient anxiety, I will often sing to my patients. FREE ADVICE: Know the background, training and experience of your health care provider. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, removal of oral lesions and intravenous sedation for relief of pain and anxiety.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
2501 Ridgmar Plaza, Ste. 108 • Fort Worth, Texas 76116
817.731.8629 • Fax 817.732.0563 912 South Elm St. • Weatherford, Texas 76086 817.596.8172 • Fax 817.341.0341 cecereoralsurgery.com
Ravi Doctor, D.D.S.
SPECIALITY: From gentle preventative dentistry to complex dental surgeries, Dr. Doctor caters to your entire family’s unique needs with compassion and expertise for modern dental care. SERVICES: Sedation Dentistry, Smile Makeovers, 3-D CAT Scan guided Root Canal Therapies and Advanced Implant Placements, Bone Grafting and Sinus Lifts, CEREC® Inlays and Onlays, Cosmetic Bonding and Composite Resin, ZOOM! Advanced®, Porcelain Veneers, Cosmetic Laser Tissue Contouring, Preferred Provider of Invisalign® PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Fellow of the International Congress of Implantologists, Diplomate of the American Dental Implant Association, graduate of Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education and Eubanks Teaching Institute, 3,000 plus hours of continuing education. AACD, ADA, ADIA, DOCS, FWDDS, ICOI and TDA memberships.
AWARDS: 2007-2009 Best Dentist in America by Consumers’ Research Council, 2004-2010 Top Dentist in Fort Worth, Texas
magazine, Award of Merit from President Bill Clinton for pro-bono work with the Dental Health Clinic at Mission Arlington since its inception. CHARITABLE WORK: In Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, performed oral surgeries, placing implants and bone grafts with sinus lifts. Consistent contributions more than six years to the Save-A-Smile children, along with artistic reconstructive work for the battered women of GRACE Grapevine, he helps those in need of miracles.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
261 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100 • Southlake, Texas 76092
817.328.2400
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Susan Hollar, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: Esthetic and reconstructive/implant dentistry. Utilizing her own in-house dental laboratory and working with top specialists in the area, Hollar is able to take on the most intricate and complicated cases presented. The most discriminating patients are her favorite challenges. EDUCATION: Baylor College of Dentistry.
AWARDS/HONORS: First woman in Texas to be accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; board member of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry; examiner for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; one of 37 dentists in the world to become a Pankey Scholar; faculty member for the Esthetic Continuum at L. D. Pankey Institute; faculty member for The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being a mother and a wife for 27 years while maintaining a successful dental practice. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Hollar is a national lecturer and teacher of advanced reconstructive
and esthetic dental procedures. One of her greatest joys is sharing her knowledge with other dentists, which in turn helps improve the lives of thousands of patients. INNOVATIONS: PrepLess Veneer™ was pioneered and developed by Hollar. This amazing porcelain veneer can restore teeth without tooth removal or anesthesia and is the world’s strongest and most esthetic tooth restoration. PrepLess Veneer™ is backed by a 10-year warranty. CHARITY: Hollar is part of the Give Back a Smile Program with the AACD, and over the past year she has personally donated more than $20,000 of free dentistry to abused women.
SPECIALTY: Laska’s office is dedicated to your entire family’s dental needs. They provide a wide range of dental services from simple fillings and preventive dentistry to full-mouth rehabilitations. EDUCATION: Graduated in 2002 from Advanced Dental Program at University of Detroit-Mercy with numerous awards. INNOVATIONS: State-of-the-art technologies including Digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, computerized office, lasers, bottled water system. We now provide Laser teeth whitening that is faster and less sensitive than ZOOM whitening. WHY CHOOSE HER: Laska exceeds your expectations every day. She offers complimentary cosmetic evaluations and complimentary second opinions. Laska spends a lot of time with her patients and makes sure they understand all of their treatment options. Laska believes in the overall well being of her patients. She treats the people and not just their teeth. CHARITABLE WORK:
Laska worked with March of Dimes and local OB/GYN doctors to raise awareness about periodontal disease and premature births. She works with local oncologists and provides free evaluations for cancer patients to help them maintain their oral health during cancer treatments. Laska and her team also do educational programs for school children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Creating a dental office where people actually look forward to seeing a dentist. FREE ADVICE: “Don’t wait until it hurts - prevention is quicker and less expensive.”
CONTACT INFORMATION:
3701 Hulen St., Ste. D • Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.737.9555 • Fax 817.737.9565 drlaska.com
Michael Mabry, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
SPECIALTY: Family Dentistry, including cosmetics, implants, oral surgery, fillings and crowns. EDUCATION: B.A., University of Texas; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: More than 20. HONORS: Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry; Master, Academy of General Dentistry; Texas Monthly Super Dentist, 2004-2007. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Dental Association; American Academy of General Dentistry; American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists; Texas Dental Association; Texas Academy of General Dentistry; Fort Worth Dental Society. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: A wonderful wife and two great children whom I am very proud of. INNOVATIONS: Implants; full cosmetic services; Zoom bleaching; veneers; crowns; non-surgical soft tissue
management; laser dentistry. BEDSIDE MANNER: I feel that my patients should be well educated with regards to their treatment and play an active role in their ultimate treatment plan. DURING OFF HOURS: Sailing, power boating and playing golf. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE HIM: Mabry is forthright, honest, plain-spoken and empathetic. His patients describe him as warm, compassionate and caring. He has received advanced training in cosmetic, occlusion and restoration dentistry. FREE ADVICE: “Build a good relationship with a dentist who you can relate to and trust.”
CONTACT INFORMATION:
271 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100 Southlake, Texas 76092
817.329.6677
Mansfield Dentistry
John Bauer, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry, but more specifically, my patients. Building relationships is the key to being successful.
EDUCATION: B.S., Biology, Texas A&M; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry. HONORS: Excellence in Dentistry by The Dr. Dick Barnes Group. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth District Dental Society, TDA, ADA. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Being married for 36 years to Terri; being a father to four wonderful and successful children; being “Baba” to five grandchildren. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Being voted No. 1 dentist in Mansfield for four years in a row.
INNOVATIONS: CO 2 Laser, NewTom Cone Beam 3D radiography, Tekscan computer guided bite adjustment. OUTSIDE
THE OFFICE: I play with my grandchildren, travel and enjoy being involved in the cutting horse industry. CHARITABLE WORK: Relay for Life, Mansfield Cares and other charitable events. FREE ADVICE: Be yourself, have a great attitude and be passionate about what you do. PICTURED: John Bauer, D.D.S.; Terri Bauer, R.D.H.; William Cody Bauer, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry. FOCUS: Cosmetic; family; implant prosthetics; Invisalign and Lumineer certified. EDUCATION: B.S., Hardin-Simmons University; D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. AWARDS/HONORS: America’s Top Dentist with Consumer Research Counsel of America; Cambridge Who’s Who; Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Docs and Top Dentists, 2007-2010. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Academy of General Dentistry; American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry; American Dental Association; Texas Dental Association; Fort Worth Dental Society; Christian Medical and Dental Association; UTHSCSA Alumni Board. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Establishing trust and confidence in my patients with the realization that dentistry is an experience to be embraced, not feared. INNOVATIONS: Digital radiographs; intraoral cameras;
the latest Zoom II laser tooth whitening system. DURING OFF HOURS: I enjoy outdoor activities and recreational time with my husband, daughter and two Labrador retrievers. VOLUNTEERISM: Save-a-Smile; Christian Medical and Dental Association mission trips; Christina’s Smile. FREE ADVICE: Dentists are oral health care physicians. Get educated and involved in both your dental and overall health care. CHAIRSIDE MANNER: I take time with each patient to hear their needs so they will be comfortable with their treatment and procedures. The staff is professional, compassionate, provides exceptional service and delivers excellence in dentistry.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 2551 River Park Plaza, Ste. 210 • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.732.4419 • Fax 817.732.4420 • sarahmorrisdds.com
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Morris, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: Family Dentistry; all ages, all phases. EDUCATION: B.S. in Chemistry, Southwestern University, Georgetown; D.D.S., University of Texas Dental Branch Houston. AWARDS/ HONORS: Texas Dental Association Outstanding Senior Dental Student. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Clear Fork Study Club, Cowtown Study Club, Lonestar Study Club. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Helping my wife of 24 years raise our three children according to Christian guidelines. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Starting my own practice from scratch and growing it year by year to be successful in a very competitive market. TAKES PRIDE IN: Being a Fort Worth native. INNOVATIONS: Digital
Radiography, Diagnodent Laser Cavity Detection, Paperless Office, Intraoral Cameras. OFF HOURS: I spend time with my family, raising children and coaching them in various athletic endeavors. CHARITABLE WORK: Donate services to Invest in Others Greatness Foundation. FREE ADVICE: Find a dental health professional that you trust and visit them regularly. PICTURED: Tres Morris, D.D.S.; Laura Morris, M.D, Board Certified Dermatologist.
SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. EDUCATION: B.A., St. Mary’s University, San Antonio; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Dental Association; Fort Worth Dental Society; American Dental Association; L.D. Pankey Institute; Excellence in Dentistry Study Club, Dallas; American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. INNOVATIONS: Ralstin has extensive training in the restoration of dental implants, cosmetic smile design, as well as Invisalign orthodontics to optimize cosmetic results for adult patients. BEDSIDE MANNER: “We still believe in service to each individual patient. I take the time to inform my patients of all their options for treatment. We tailor each patient’s treatment to their specific need and educate them as to how to maintain their oral health for a lifetime. I love getting patients to understand the importance their oral health has on their overall health. We do this one on one, in a caring, relaxed atmosphere.”
CONTACT INFORMATION: 2941 Oak Park Circle, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817.926.8700 • Fax 817.927.2026 • ftworthsmile.com
David Slater, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: Cosmetics, porcelain veneers, implants, Invisalign, fullmouth rehabilitation. EDUCATION: D.D.S., University of Texas, 1983.
AWARDS/HONORS: Certified Premier Provider of Invisalign since 2005; Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA since 2006; Doctor for the Smiles For Life Foundation, Certified in Oral Conscious Sedation. MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society, Texas Academy of Dental Lasers, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Fort Worth District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry. INNOVATIONS: His ability to place and restore implants in as few as one visit at one location makes it easy for his patients. He has added new technology in imaging with the I-Cat scanner making his practice of implant dentistry predictable and cutting edge. DURING OFF HOURS:
I enjoy speed skating, hiking with my dogs, yoga, meditation, reading and spending time with my family. FREE ADVICE: If you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime, you should go to a doctor with a passion for dentistry — one with the post graduate education to deliver excellence. You only get one set of teeth. Yours should reflect confidence and good health. For those who fear the dentist or those who feel they may have waited too long, his office is perfect for you. It’s never too late to invest in your teeth. Dentistry should be performed painlessly, making you look years younger and helping you live a longer, healthier life.
Warren Spielman D.D.S., M.S.; Robert B. Peak D.D.S.; Diana Lois D.D.S.; Eduardo Humes D.D.S., M.P.H.
SPECIALTY: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS). EDUCATION: Spielman, Peak and Lois are Board Certified; Spielman - University of Pittsburgh, USAF, UT Houston. Peak- Baylor College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Medical Center. Lois- Unitec & Hospital Zaragoza, Mexico, UCLA/King Drew Medical Center, University of Illinois at Chicago. Humes - Columbia University, UT San Antonio. AWARDS/HONORS: Top Dentist for the past seven years; Peak and Spielman received outstanding service awards by the FWDDS and International College of Dentists; Lois received Best Resident of the Year, Chief resident in Mexico and Los Angeles. Humes received the Public Health Fellowship Award and OMS Award. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Running a successful practice for more than 25 years, providing high quality and compassionate care for our patients. INNOVATIONS: Surgeries to
address facial trauma, dentofacial deformities, oral pathology, computed guided implant placement, bone grafting procedures under sedation or general anesthesia, cosmetic procedures including Botox, Dysport, Restylane, chemical peels and mole removals. CHARITABLE WORK: Peak founded the Salt and Light Dental clinic; we participate in Save a Smile program and are on staff at Harris Methodist FW hospital and Cook Children’s Medical Center.
John Paul Stella, D.D.S. Facial & Oral Surgery Associates
SPECIALTY: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a special interest in Orthognathic Surgery (jaw surgery) and both basic and advancing dental implant technologies. EDUCATION: State University of New York at Binghamton, B.S. in Biology, minor in Organic Chemistry; Columbia University School of Dentistry; UTSW (Parkland) residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; John Peter Smith Hospital internship in Anesthesia. AWARDS/HONORS: Phi Beta Kappa, Columbia University valedictorian, Dr. Arthur Hastings Merritt Memorial Award, American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of Merit. AFFILIATIONS: John Peter Smith Hospital, Baylor All Saints. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being elected vice president of the medical staff of John Peter Smith Hospital as DDS OMFS. BEDSIDE MANNER: We educate our patients with transparent honesty, and they receive results that truly matter. INNOVATIONS:
Advanced Dental Implant Technology (zygoma implants), Nobel Guide, Facial Skeletal Reconstruction to optimize facial cosmetics. FREE ADVICE: Leave a consultation with all of your questions answered and an understanding of the problems and treatment options available. Then, think/discuss/pray about your decision.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 1625 St. Louis Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104
SPECIALTY: Endodontics. EDUCATION: Undergrad, UT Austin; D.D.S., UT Dental Branch at Houston; One-year Endodontic Fellowship, Naval Dental Center, San Diego, Calif.; Two-year Endodontic Residency, Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, Ill. HONORS: B.A. with Honors from UT Austin; Navy Achievement Medal. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Lone Star Study Club, Immediate past president of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth Southwest. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My work on intentional replantation of teeth. INNOVATIONS: The Surgical Operating Microscope allows me to see minute details within the tooth. Additionally, we use digital radiography to minimize radiation to patients and allow better communication with referring doctors. OFF HOURS: I have a small ranch close to town. Caring for the horses, cows, chickens, etc.
takes up a good portion of my time. I’ll also try to get some bicycling in here and there when not at kid’s soccer games. FREE ADVICE: Have a failing tooth evaluated by an endodontist. Oftentimes, a tooth that has already had root canal therapy will be condemned and extracted when it has failed and become infected. Many times these teeth can be saved by retreatment, saving the cost of an implant or bridge.
PICTURED: Ray C. Gillespie, D.D.S., M.S.; Back: Paige Atkins, assistant; Lindsey Lusk, office manager; Tamara McCoy, assistant.
Sixth Annual Tarrant County Private School Preview
Sunday, October 3, 2010 • 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Texas Christian University/Daniel Meyer Coliseum
Presented by Texas Independent School Consortium of Tarrant County Hosted by Texas Christian University
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit individually with many of Tarrant County’s finest primary & secondary private schools to explore the benefits of private school education and the unique learning opportunities offered by each school.
FREE Admission & Parking
No Registration Required
or visit www.TarrantCountyTISC.com.
Take the family to cheer on the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington. Don't let the heat discourage you, most are evening games, and there are plenty of refreshments. To learn more, turn to page 144.
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Museums
OMni TheaTer, ThrOugh augusT » A variety of entertaining shows are available throughout the month, including Animopolis, Sharks, Up Close and Personal, Adrenaline Rush, and Van Gogh: Brush With Genius. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Schedule: tinyurl. com/omni-noble-sked, 817.255.9300.
LeOnardO da Vinci: Man, inVenTOr, genius, ThrOugh sepT. 6 » Learn of the diverse works of a true Renaissance Man. Tickets: adult $14, children and seniors $10. Admission for museum members is free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
geOrgia O’Keeffe and The far Way: naTure and iMage, ThrOugh sepT. 6 » In partnership with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, N.M., the Cowgirl Museum displays an exhibition of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century and 1991 Honoree, Georgia O’Keeffe. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 817.336.4475.
cOnsTrucTiVe spiriT: absTracT arT in sOuTh and nOrTh aMerica, 1920s–50s, ThrOugh sepT. 5 » Featuring approximately 80 seldom-seen paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings and films by artists across the Americas. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
anseL adaMs: eLOquenT LighT, ThrOugh nOV. 7 » An exhibition of 40 landmark and lesser-known works by the renowned artist-photographer drawn from the Carter’s holdings and a private collection. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
LeOn pOLK sMiTh: The TaMarind LiThOgraphy WOrKshOp, ThrOugh dec. 5 » An exhibition showcasing the works of a Native American painter considered one of the founders of “hard-edge” abstract art. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
nObLe pLaneTariuM, ThrOugh augusT » Learn more about astronomy through programs presented at the Noble Planetarium. Fragile Planet, Texas Night Sky, and One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure will be showing throughout the month. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, tinyurl.com/ omni-noble-sked, 817.255.9300.
fiery pOOL: The Maya and The MyThic sea, aug. 29 - Jan. 2 » More
than 90 works, many recently excavated and never before seen in the United States, offer exciting insights into the culture of the ancient Maya, focusing on the sea as a defining feature of the spiritual realm and the inspiration for powerful visual imagery. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
The sTOry Of india: freedOM, aug. 8 » Motion picture, 2 p.m. An installment of a six-part adventure about the riches and diversity of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Museum auditorium, free admission. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
sTar parTy, aug. 14 » Monthly parties hosted by the Noble Planetarium staff and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society held near the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Guests will be able to view the stars through telescopes and learn from astronomy experts. The party begins at dusk and ends at 10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. For more information, visit fwmuseum.org/star-parties or call 817.255.9300.
cOffee and cuLTure, MasTerpieces Of scuLpTure, aug. 14 » Connect with the Kimbell’s art collection and fellow members over coffee and a gallery tour. 10 a.m. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
VieWpOinTs, gaLLery discussiOns: sTOryTeLLing in arT, aug. 30 » Individuals with Alzheimer’s and their care partners are invited for interactive art experiences every month on selected Monday afternoons. 1–2:30 p.m. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
firsT friday’s aT The MOdern, aug. 6 » Live music and cocktails from 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Aug. 6: Festival de la Risa Kick Off with music, dancing, Mexican cuisine and cocktails commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
secOnd saTurday aT The sid richardsOn MuseuM, aug. 14 » 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West a live performance by Roberta Atkins highlighting the career of cowboy artist Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
fOurTh saTurday aT The sid richardsOn MuseuM, aug. 28 » 1
p.m. guided tour of paintings by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and other late 19th century artists who shaped the public’s perception of the American West. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
Other exhibits
arTe de Oaxaca — ruiz heaLLy cOLLecTiOn, aug. 6-30 » A joint exhibit with the Mexican Consulate. Opening reception Aug. 6, 6 -9 p.m. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. Cultural Center of the Americas, ccafw.org, 817.737.2422.
Music
greaT perfOrMances fesTiVaL: a barOque ceLebraTiOn aug. 27–29
» Featuring some of the most beautiful music ever written from the Baroque era of the 1600s and 1700s. Bach to Vivaldi, Handel to Telemann, the music is as magical today as when it was first premiered. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
VerizOn TheaTre » Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, 972.854.5111.
aug. 6 » The Wiggles Wiggly Circus, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
aug. 7 » Nace Una Estrella Tour: Espinoza Paz, 8 p.m.
aug. 13 » Jackson Browne with David Lindley, 8 p.m.
aug. 19 » Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m.
aug. 22 » Shinedown’s Carnival of Madness: Shinedown with Chevelle, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, and 10 Years. 5 p.m.
aug. 26 » Sheryl Crow, 8 p.m.
aug. 27 » Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE!, 7 p.m.
aug. 29 » Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE!, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
biLLy bOb’s Texas » Fort Worth Stockyards, 817.624.7117.
aug. 6 » Reckless Kelly
aug. 7 » Cody Canada /Bruce Robison
aug. 13 » Charlie Robison
aug. 14 » Loretta Lynn
aug. 20 » Casey Donahue
aug. 21 » Cory Morrow
aug, 27 » Jamey Johnson
aug. 28 » Sara Evans
grapeVine Opry » Grapevine, 817.481.8733.
aug. 7 » Elvis Day: A special day featuring acclaimed Elvis tribute artist and Grapevine Opry alumnus Nathan Belt
aug. 14 » Country Music Showcase
aug. 21 » Give It To Me Strait: Grapevine Opry tribute to Texas superstar George Strait
aug. 27 » Gospel Country Showcase
aug. 28 » Country Music Showcase
MasTerWOrKs cOncerT series» Northeast Tarrant County, 817.329.5566. aug. 13 » Mark Shelton. Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. aug. 19 » Eddie Coker. Austin Street Plaza, Corner of Oak & Austin aug. 21 » Eddie Coker. Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Parkway aug. 21 » Beyond the Pale. Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. eighTh annuaL Texas Music series, 8.0, sundance square » Aug. 4: Honeybrowne; Aug. 11, Tommy Alverson; Aug. 25: Bruce Robison. Admission free to those arriving before 5 p.m. Must be 21 years of age or older. For more information, 959theranch.com or eightobar.com.
Third Thursday Jazz series » A six-concert series featuring well-known musical acts. Aug. 19: Bruton & Price Swingmasters Quartet plays The Blue Side of Jazz6:30 p.m., Fort Worth Central Library. 817.871.7705.
stage/Theater
LOWdOWn Wax, aug. 6-22 » A playful puppetry drama with a tad of sideshow style. Schedule: tinyurl.com/hippocket, Hip Pocket Theatre. 1950 Silver Creek Road, Fort Worth, 817.246.9775. edWard abbey — WiLd and irOn sKy, ThrOugh aug. 1 » An intense examination of the journals and thinking of the brilliantly irascible, incorrigible, environmentalist, Edward Abbey. Musical narrative provided by Fort Worth guitarist Darrin Kobetich. Hip Pocket Theatre. 1950 Silver Creek Rd., Fort Worth. 817.246.9775.
Les MiserabLes, schOOL ediTiOn, aug. 6-8 » Performed entirely by students. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6-7; 2 p.m. Aug. 7-8. Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean, petty thief turned honest citizen and his striving for redemption. Casa Manaña Theater, 817.332.2272.
Laugh WiTh a Legend gaLa, VicKi LaWrence & MaMa: a TWO WOMan shOW, aug. 28. » Individual performance seats, $75; individual gala seats, $550. Benefitting Casa Mañana’s Arts Education Outreach Program. Casa Manaña Theater. 817.332.2272.
bLues in The nighT, ThrOugh aug. 15 » The universal language of the blues wails out full and strong in this revue of 26 hot numbers that tell of the sweet, sexy and sorrowful experiences three women have with the lying, cheating snake of a man who does them wrong. Jubilee Theater, jubileetheatre. org, 817.338.4411.
bach aT Leipzig: a farcicaL fugue, sOMeThing inTangibLe,
Aug. 19-Sept. 18 » Six of the finest musicians of the age gather in 1722 to audition for a coveted organist position. Nothing is sacred in a historic battle of egos and ambition. Schedule: tinyurl. com/circle-season. Circle Theatre, 817.877.3040.
A BAroque CeleBrAtion ConCert one, Aug. 27, 28, 29 » Tickets to this concert are currently only available with a season subscription. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 817.665.6000.
the 39 StepS, Aug. 26-Sept, 26 » Four actors play more than 150 characters in this funny homage to the classic Hitchcock film, based on John Buchan’s spy novel. Stage West, stagewest.org, 817.784.9378.
the Dixie Swim CluB, through Aug. 22 » In this comedy, five Southern women, who met on their college swim team, reunite every August to recharge their relationships and renew their spirits. Theatre Arlington, 817.275.7661.
the 25th AnnuAl putnAm County Spelling Bee, July 30 though Aug. 22 » A musical comedy that centers around a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School in Putnam County, N.Y. ONSTAGE in Bedford, onstageinbedford.com, 817.354.6444.
Comedy
CurtiS neeDS A riDe ComeDy Show, ongoing » A comedy troupe made up of TCU alumni light up the Four Day Weekend stage with laughter for weekly improvisational shows. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4329.
Four DAy weekenD, FriDAy AnD SAturDAy, ongoing » The popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4329.
hyenA’S ComeDy night CluB, ongoing»Various performances
each week ranging from local to national stars. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.
Sports
texAS rAngerS » Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 817.273.5100.
All games start at 7:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Aug. 10-11 » New York
Aug. 13-14 » Boston
Aug. 15 » Boston, 2:05 p.m.
Aug. 23-26 » Minnesota
Aug. 27-28 » Oakland
Aug. 29 » Oakland, 2:05 p.m.
texAS motor SpeeDwAy: SCion DrAg-n-BrAg pluS Show-n-Shine, Aug. 6 AnD Aug. 13 » Back for a second year! Bring your own vehicle to drag race among other locals or kick back and enjoy the grass roots competition. Come out early and take part in the Show-nShine competition by entering your vehicle or walking through the display of cars.
Texas Motor Speedway, 817.215.8500.
tony StewArt “Smoke Show,” Aug. 17-18 » Exclusive fantasy camp with the winner of the 2006 Dickies 500. Event include driving tips and coaching from Tony, competitive laps in a stock car and even a two-seater ride with Tony. scctexas.org, 817.215.8421.
BAnDolero nAtionAlS, Aug. 21 » Bandolero drivers from all over the nation will be at Texas Motor Speedway’s 1/4 mile track to test their skills. Some drivers as young as 8 years old will compete in this competition. Gate 4 opens at 7 p.m. with racing getting underway at 8 p.m. 817.215.8500.
Fort worth CAtS »La Grave Field, Northeast 7th Street, tinyurl.com/FWCats-Sked, 817.332.2287. All games start at 7:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 6 » Grand Prairie Airhogs Aug. 7 » Grand Prairie Airhogs, 5:05 p.m. (DH) Aug. 10-12 » Pensacola Pelicans Aug. 20 » Grand Prairie Airhogs
Aug. 21 » Grand Prairie Airhogs, 5:05 p.m. (DH) Aug. 23-25 » Wichita Wingnuts
other Attractions and events
FirSt SunDAy Film CluB, Aug. 1
» Come and view the free films shown once a month at the Central Library. This month, The Thief of Bagdad, featuring Douglas Fairbanks as a dashing thief in love with the Caliph of Bagdad’s beautiful daughter (Julanne Johnston). Black-andwhite silent film; 139 minutes; 1924. Not rated. Central Library, 817.871.7323. huBBA BuBBA BuBBle trAin, Aug. 14 » Each child will receive a free bubblemaker kit. Bubbles will flow as the train heads down the track! Bubbles available while supplies last. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 817.410.3185.
hot Dog, weAtherForD, Aug. 14
» Includes a 1K and certified 5K walk/run with or without your dog, canine costume contest, dachshund race, vendors, raffle prizes and other activities. Benefits Parker Paws and the animals at the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 902 Charles St., Weatherford, hotdogtrot.com.
log CABin VillAge » Scheduled activities give children the chance to experience 19th century frontier life through hands-on sessions that instruct kids on early food preparation methods, woodworking and weaving techniques, as well as many other skills. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Gate closes at 3:30 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (Gate closes at 4:30 p.m.) Log Cabin Village, tinyurl.com/logcabin-sked, 817.392.5881.
Patrizio Pizza, Pasta and Vino offers this tempting taste and eye treat: Cheese-filled spinach ravioli with hearts of artichoke, topped with a wine sauce and black olives, tomatoes and basil. To learn more, turn the page.
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Eating at Patrizio is more than a dining experience. It also is a visual treat in separately themed rooms.
Taste of Italy
A Dallas favorite for more than 20 years, Italian eatery Patrizio Pizza, Pasta and Vino comes to Cowtown.
Offering tasty Italian dishes that range from pizza to pasta and from bruschetta to biscotti, Patrizio is one of the latest additions to the West 7th development. Though it’s new to Cowtown, the restaurant — which was originally founded by local restaurateur Jack Knox but is now owned by Ed Bailey of Bailey’s Prime Plus Steakhouse — has been around a couple of decades and has three other locations in Dallas and Plano.
While the food is good at the new Fort Worth location, part of the pleasure of eating at Patrizio comes from the décor. Much larger than it looks from the outside, the restaurant has three separately themed dining rooms. Entering Patrizio, a marble-floored, crystal chandelier-topped entrance sets the stage for the restaurant’s urban-chic décor.
In one dining room, turquoise and black decorate the space. Along a wall, black velvet damask print embellishes turquoise curtains drawn to expose sheer white curtain panels. Just beyond the window, you can see other patrons enjoying al fresco patio dining. A black wine cabinet and bold, black-framed mirror contrast against turquoise walls. Black wooden chairs are dressed with cream-colored seats and turquoise-and-gold print upholstered backs. Bud vases and bottles of olive oil top black granite tables, and dark wood covers the floor.
When we tried Patrizio, we were tempted to start with the Alfredo Spinach and Artichoke Spalmare appetizer, and the classic combination of Prosciutto and Melon would have been perfect for the hot summer night. However, we decided on Patrizio Crab Cakes ($9.87), which our attentive server assured us were superb. He was right.
Sunday - Monday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – midnight.
2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth 817.698.0003, patrizios.net $$-$$$
Softer shades of cream, brown and gold don the next room. A gold gilded mirror decorates the khaki walls, and a gold chandelier illuminates the space. Underfoot, printed brown and cream carpet blankets the floor. Cream-colored ceilings and thick, white molding unify the separate rooms.
Surprisingly, Patrizio couples this high style with relatively low prices and good food to boot.
The three cakes were made with Texas blue crab meat. Two lines of sauces — Remoulade and bright green basil aioli — striped the crab cakes’ thin coating of crispy breadcrumbs. The Remoulade’s spiciness lingered on the back of the throat, while the aioli was a cooling condiment. The crab cakes rested on an olive oil-tossed mix of spinach and baby greens. On top, diced black olives, tomatoes and basil rounded out the flavors.
For entrees, house specialties included tried-and-true Italian dishes like spaghetti (available in tomato sauce, meat sauce, and meatball varieties) and lasagna.
Venturing beyond the mainstays, though, we tried the Ravioli with Artichoke Hearts and Wine Sauce ($13.07). Squares of spinach ravi-
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Investment. Research. Cures.
- Mark and Jennifer Strand, Arlington “ ”
Every year, many top quality cancer research projects are put on hold for lack of funding. We’ve been proud to be part of an American Cancer Society Tarrant County research initiative that has funded and moved forward six of these worthy projects over the past five years.
To learn how you can help save lives and reduce cancer suffering through this American Cancer Society local research program, please visit www.hpStrategicGiving.org or call 682-465-6153.
oli were filled with cheese. On top was a briny, tangy blend of black olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and basil. A light white wine and tomato sauce brought together the ingredients.
We also had the incredibly rich Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna ($12.96). Thin slices of moist grilled chicken and a spinach-mushroom mix were layered between tender strips of pasta. The lasagna was draped in a smoked Gouda cream sauce. Although the sauce had good flavor and added an interesting smokiness, its heaviness slightly muddled the lasagna’s flavors. Tomato sauce surrounded the lasagna, its acidity a nice balance to the cream sauce.
To complete the meal, we bypassed the Tiramisu and opted for the Double Chocolate Espresso Mousse ($6.95). The chocolate mousse was rich and delicious, but it didn’t taste as dark as I expected. Instead, it reminded me of a Fudgesicle infused with a shot of espresso. Thick and fluffy, the mousse was crowned with a substantial layer of whipped cream. Two slices of strawberry, a mint leaf, and a piece of biscotti garnished the dessert. The twice-baked cookie was accented with chocolate chips and slivered almonds. Crunchy but not break-atooth hard, it paired nicely with the smooth mousse.
Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna with a smoked Gouda cream sauce is a visual treat as well.
Each year, five or more Fort Worth homeowners open their kitchens for the Annual CIS Kitchens Tour. Fort Worth’s best chefs come out to demonstrate their specialties throughout the day. A private Grillin’ & Chillin’ Party will be held Thursday, prior to the tour, which provides an exclusive “first stop” tour. For sponsorship opportunities contact Michelle Wagner at
or michelle.wagner@cistarrant.org
That’s Amore
Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday 4–10 p.m.
2747 S. Hulen, Fort Worth
817.934.BRIX, brixpizzeria.com $$-$$$
Swoon-worthy pizza pies and authentic Italian dishes are just a few of the reasons we adore Brix.
I like pizza as much as the next person, but I’ve never been one to go crazy over a particular restaurant’s pies. That is, until I ate at Brix.
The creation of Sicilian chef Daniele Puleo, Brix Pizzeria and Wine Bar serves authentic (well, mostly authentic) Italian pizzas, Italian and Californian wines, and other Italian dishes. (Puleo, the owner of Daniele Osteria in Dallas, has made a name for himself by serving unAmericanized Italian cuisine.)
At the Hulen restaurant, Puleo combines the old world with more modern décor. Tan walls have a faux-suede finish, and red accents the room. A tan and red damask wallpapered wall pulls together the two colors. Cream-colored booths are wonderfully comfortable and in line with the restaurant’s laidback service. Brick accents and a wood-burning oven — the cooking method behind Brix’s crisp pizza crust — balance the more contemporary touches. Outside, a nice patio with several tables is perfect for enjoying cool North Texas nights.
Don't eat this picture. It's just ink on paper. But it gives you an idea of what awaits you at Brix.
On our most recent visit, we started our meal with the Bruschetta Platter ($10) appetizer, which included a choice of three varieties. We tried baby artichokes and crumbled gorgonzola, and the prosciutto and brie that had slivers of the thinly-sliced ham with strips of the melted cheese. My personal favorite was the tomato, basil and mozzarella version. Slices of tomato, a mound of melting mozzarella and a dollop of strong basil pesto punctuated the bread. Served on toasted focaccia, the tender bruschetta was a refreshing alternative to the hard-as-brick bites served at most restaurants. Olive oil was drizzled on the plate, and a small spinach salad in the center added a burst of color.
Other appetizers included Caprese — the basic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, enhanced with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar — and less traditional Hell’s Kitchen Fries with Tabasco and Gorgonzola cheese.
We also tried the Eggplant Parmigiana ($7.95). Long strips of quarter-inch-wide eggplant slices were layered with mozzarella cheese and topped with more mozzarella, flavorful marinara and a peak of Parmesan. Although the dish came well recommended by a friend, I was unimpressed. The eggplant was an oily mess overwhelmed by the cheese and marinara. That said, the marinara was quite tasty, and the side of spaghetti was a nice addition.
Other entrees on the menu included four-cheese manicotti, lasagna, calzones and fettuccine.
But if you come to Brix and don’t order at least one small pizza, you’re missing out. Available in three sizes (10 inches, 14 inches and 18 inches, ranging from $8 to $23 depending on size and toppings), the pizzas are baked on a wood-fueled brick oven. The crust is the ideal density and is relatively light but still has a slight crunch when you bite into the edges. House-made marinara is the tasty foundation for a variety of toppings.
With more than a dozen types of pizza on the menu, we weren’t without options. A Prosciutto and Spinach pie included paper-thin slices of the Italian ham, spinach, shaved Parmesan and fresh basil. For veggie lovers, the Four Seasons pizza had baby artichokes, zucchini, mushrooms and bell peppers, and the basic Brix Signature let the core ingredients — tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil — take center stage. Less authentic options included the Mexico City (with chicken and jalapeños) and the Brooklyn (with meatballs).
We tried the sausage pizza, which was covered with slices of mild yet flavorful Sicilian sausage, sliced mushrooms and roasted red peppers that maintained some of their crunch. Oregano accented the pie with its earthy sweetness, and there was the ideal amount of sauce — enough for flavor and moisture but not so much to drown out the crust and toppings.
We crowned the meal with a cannoli. Its crispy fried shell was filled with sweet, creamy custard dotted with petite chocolate chips. It rested on a plate drizzled with chocolate syrup, and powdered sugar dusted the top.
» by camille torres
fwdish:listings
your guide to local flavor
dish guide
The most sought-after restaurant listing to navigate the area's growing dining scene.
B Breakfast
L Lunch
D Dinner
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BlACkFinn restAurAnt & sAloon » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. When you come to BlackFinn, prepare to eat great food in a fun environment. With a flat-panel TV at every booth, can you say game day?
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BJ’s restAurAnt And Brewhouse » 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. What started as a Chicago-style pizzeria in California is now a national chain that boasts everything on the menu tastes better with a BJ’s beer.
11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.Sat. $-$$ L D
CheF Point CAFe » 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. Eat gourmet in a gas station! Located inside a Conoco station, don’t expect white tablecloths in this cafe, whose motto is “Fill’er-up outside, fill’er-up inside.” This unique restaurant features everything from delicious burgers to stuffed steaks and lamb chops. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$ L D
dAve & Busters » 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. Dave & Buster's is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and fun house because it serves a variety of classic bar and grill food, along with with many video games. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
gArden CottAge teA rooM » 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Gallery in North Richland Hills. This graceful tea room has been serving tremendously light fare and decadent desserts: banana caramel pie, caramel pecan cheesecake and chewy butter cake, just to name a few — made from scratch — since 1985. This charming lunch or meeting spot, which is also available for special events, is the perfect place to grab a light lunch or enjoy a cup of tea. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ L (
houlihAn’s » 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. Look no further for your favorite American dishes as well as Asian- and Italian-inspired entrees. The food here is made fresh and from scratch. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ L D (✹ T
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And Brewery » 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. Visit Humperdink's after a fun-filled day at Six Flags or to watch a big game. Guests can enjoy the many flat-screen TVs while enjoying sports bar and grill cuisine. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
MAC’s BAr & grill » 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. The cuisine in this Chicago-style restaurant ranges from Southwestern to Cajun to American grill. Dishes include prime rib, shrimp or crawfish étouffée and even chicken-fried steak. Mac’s maintains an upscale, casual atmosphere with white tablecloths, tulip lights, dark wood walls and candlelight. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ L D (
MArket street » 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. Good meals to eat in or take home. Good choices of breakfast, salads, pizzas and Tex-Mex. Don’t forget the cobbler. 6am-10pm daily. $
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no Frills grill » 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining fun at all hours at this local sports bar. 11am2am daily. $ L D(✹
olenJACk’s grille » 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. Chef Brian Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there’s something for everyone. Try the chicken-fried steak, so big you’ll have leftovers for days. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D (✹ rose gArden teArooM » 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ L ( the sAnFord house » 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. The comfortable Victorian-style inn just north of downtown offers exquisite dining. Reservations requested. Breakfast Hours 8am-9:30am Mon.-Sat.; 8am-11am Sun. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ B L D
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southern reCiPes grill » 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. A restaurant that offers up great atmosphere and a choice of chicken, seafood or steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ L D( ✹ ventAnA grille » 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. Located inside the clubhouse at Tierre Verde Golf Club. Serves all meals, but a great pick for an evening out! 6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ B L D ( ✹ Fort worth
Billy Miner’s sAloon » 150 W. 3rd St., 817.877.3301. One of the first in downtown, you’ll find your favorite grill food, from burgers and fries to just about anything else. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 11:30am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹ BlueBonnet CAFÉ » 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. The only thing better than the breakfast — and not much is — is the pot roast. The Southern-style cooking is complemented by mementos from "I Love Lucy." 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L BuFFAlo Bros PizzA wings & suBs » 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. This perfect college hangout offers ice cold beer, pizza, wings and sub sandwiches. It's also a great place to catch the game. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat.
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Buttons » 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Fort Worth featuring Keith Hicks’ signature upscale southern-chic cuisine paired with old school music and a vibrant atmosphere. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ L D (
ChArleston’s » 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. You can get as casual as coaching shorts, though we’d suggest one think better of it. There’s nothing casual, though, about the hickory-grilled pork, Idaho rainbow trout and classic baby back ribs. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
Cowtown diner » 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. Hearty and familiar food, and no one ever leaves hungry unless it is by choice. Weekend hours are making this retro-diner with a Western flair a late-night favorite. 7 am-9pm, Sun.-Tues.; 7 am-10pm Wed.-Thu.; 7am-2am, Fri.Sat. $$-$$$ B L D ( the Covey restAurAnt And Brewery » 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.731.7933. Offering a combination of styles, one side of this fine dining establishment is a comfortable brew pub with its own on-site brewmaster, and the other side is a classic restaurant serving creative cuisine and fine wines. 11am11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (✹
Curly’s CustArd » 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. Cool down with a fresh frozen custard or try a milkshake—35 flavors to choose from! Enjoy on outdoor benches or drive thru. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
dixie house CAFe » 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200
E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. This family-operated restaurant is known for its chicken-fried steak and homemade rolls. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ B L ( drew’s PlACe » 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. A westside favorite for good home cooking. Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. 10:30am7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ L D (
ellerBe’s Fine Foods » 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Seasonal menu concentrating on a farm-to-table concept in a converted 1920s gas station. Also available, an assortment of wine, cheese, jellies, oils and pre-made meals. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ L D ( Fred’s tex As CAFe » 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and gravy. The outdoor patio only adds to the attraction of the fun café. 10:30ammidnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ L D ✹
gAllery Art CAFe » 609 S. Jennings Ave., 817.335.4646. The menu features American/Southwestern favorites, and the food is worth coming back for. 7am3pm Mon.-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat. & Sun.; 5pm-10pm Thur. & Sun.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat $ B L D
luCile’s stAteside Bistro » 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. Where do we start—with tableside bananas foster for an entrée or fried green tomatoes with an incredible lobster bisque for dessert? Grazing and drinking in any order are popular sports at this favorite westside bistro. Lucile’s has brunch Sat. and Sun. and 40, yes, 40 great martinis. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
lunCh Box » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. This westside lunch hot spot serves fabulous soups, salads and more. The colorful, flavorful menu will satisfy any taste. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ L
MAssey’s » 1805 8th Ave., 817.921.5582. Open since 1947, this place is an institution, built largely on its reputation for chicken-fried steak. There’s all-you-can-eat catfish on Wednesday and Friday nights, and steaks, seafood and salads. For dessert, try a slice of homemade pie. No frills in the ambiance—this is strictly casual dining. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-8pm Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D MontgoMery street CAFÉ » 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. This is no-frills cooking at its finest. From omelets to chicken-fried steak, the menu includes fabulous Southern favorites. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ B L( old neighBorhood grill » 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. Everyone knows everyone’s name in this appro-
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priately named grill. Fabulous breakfast entreés of pancakes and Belgian waffles are matched by an equally scrumptious lunch/dinner menu. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat.
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OL’ SOUTH PANCAKE HOUSE » 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the party. Open 24 hours. $ B L D (
PARIS COFFEE SHOP » 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930.
6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ B L (
PARK HILL CAFE » 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. With a weekend menu that changes on a weekly basis, you can’t go wrong at this quaint cafe. On the regular weekly menu, try the Smoked Turkey Park Hill sandwich - smoked turkey, cranberry relish, coleslaw and spicy mustard on toast. Serves fabulous American cuisine in the evenings and a scrumptious Sunday Brunch. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ L D
POP’S SAFARI ROOM » 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms. Specializing in wild game, entreés feature beef tenderloin, crab cakes and more. 9am10:30pm Mon.; 9am-11pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ L D ( ✹
RISE & SHINE » 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. Breakfast served all day, featuring 54 varieties of omelets and other goodies. The lunch menu is pretty tasty, too. 6am-2pm daily. $ B L (
SECRET GARDEN TEAROOM » 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. Indeed a secret garden, the tearoom is nestled among 40 separate “shops” inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, which offers a unique casual dining experience. The menu features light sandwiches and a variety of salads, soups and quiche. And as the name implies, they carry a wide range of teas (might we suggest the apricot-mango?). 11am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ L (
SNOOKIE’S » 2755 S. Hulen St., 817.207.0788. The menu at first seems typical of casual American cuisine until you hit Ostrich burger. If that doesn’t appeal, however, stick with cheese fries or any of the other five burgers. A fully stocked bar offers eight beers on tap— including Dos Equis Lager and Black and Tans—and four TVs to watch the big games. 11am-2am daily. $ L D ✹
TEXAS GRILL » 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. This casual Westernstyle restaurant is a real steal, with the most expensive entrée less than $7. The menu features unusual items, such as tuna salad with homemade dressing and chicken-fried steak topped with spicy queso. A dozen bottled beers are available, including Texas favorites Shiner and Lone Star. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM »
7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ L (
VIDALIA’S AT THE WORTHINGTON » 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. With dishes ranging from fried green tomatoes to smothered pork chops, the cuisine at Vidalia’s is unequivocally Southern. Using such regional products as beef from Grandview and grits from Waco, Vidalia’s homestyle take on upscale cuisine is infused with a true taste of the South. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 6am10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ B L D T (
WESTSIDE CAFÉ » 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. Enjoy Southern cooking served with Southern hospitality. The breakfasts are huge, the lunches are so good, and both will leave you needing/wanting a good Southernstyle nap. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D
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MARCUS » 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. A delightful dining adventure for lunch with excellent service. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$ L (
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CIT y HALL RESTAURANT AT ARTHOUSE » 201 Town Center, 817.741.2433. A sophisticated and fresh take on American cuisine, working in conjunction with the Keller Farmers Market to provide fresh and quality food. Closed Mon.; 11:30am-10pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11:30am-midnight, Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am10pm, Sun. $-$$ L D (
HARbOR ONE » 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ L D (
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bAbE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE » 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. A tradition among locals, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House offers Southern fried chicken, green beans, cream corn and salad with a sweet vinaigrette served family-style. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D
CLASSIC CAFE » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ L D ( ✹
DOVE CREEK CAFÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L D
PRAIRIE HOUSE RESTAURANT » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texasstyle eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. Try the buffalo burger or the chicken-fried ribeye for a treat. With unique decor and a different theme at every booth, the atmosphere is as entertaining to the
senses as the fare. 11am-10pm Mon.Sun. $-$$ L D (
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CAFÉ EXPRESS » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The MercedesBenz of fast food eateries” because of their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. Start with a large, chic salad, such as nicoise, shrimp & avocado and couscous, or indulge in the pasta amoré, which certainly lives up to its to-die-for name. Wine, beer, cappuccino and espresso are all available. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 7am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ B L D ✹
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORy » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory has been serving up something for everyone. From soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes, the servings are always generous, and the desserts are always decadent. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ L D ✹
WILDWOOD GRILL » 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Southern classics plus Southwestern, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Many of the dishes feature the wood-burning grill and pizza oven, creating a lovely smell throughout the restaurant. Gluten free. 11am-11pm daily. $-$$ L D (
X’S & O’S SPORTING TAVERN » 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. This place is not your typical sporting tavern. Both couples and singles can come for a romantic date or to enjoy the game. They serve everything from cheese sticks and burgers to seared chili-crusted tuna. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D ( ✹
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CLEAR FORK GRILL » 29 Crown Road, 817.441.2300. Clear Fork Grill boasts true Texas cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Utilizing lots of local ingredients creates flavors as big as Texas! 10am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
FIRE OAK GRILL » 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Savor the taste of a delicious steak cooked to perfection or let your taste buds devour the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Now with a full bar, the Fire Oak Grill is sure to leave you satisfied! Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Friday Only; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$-$$$ D (
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GENGHIS GRILL » 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Customize your own bowl of Asian stir-fry with Genghis Grill's wide variety of meats, spices and sauces. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PEI WEI » 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687 L D ✹. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545 L D Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cui-
sine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9:15pm Sun.-Thur.; 10:30am10:15pm Fri. & Sat. $
PIRANHA’S KILLER SUSHI » 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636 L D ( Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 L D (✹ Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$
SUKHOTHAI » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. No MSG is found in the cooking here. Try the chicken satay or the steamed spring rolls. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ L D (
TASTE OF THAI » 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up fresh dishes daily. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ L D (
TU DO RESTAURANT » 2410 E. Arkansas Ln. #356, Arlington, 817.277.8836. Offering an inventive menu, Tu Do serves Vietnamese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-2am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm1am Sun. $ D
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THAI jASMINE » 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. This wonderful Thai restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai one could ask for. Serves wine and beer. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
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ASIA bOWL & GRILL » 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. Fresh ingredients combined with complex flavors make this a fabulous dining experience. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
EDOHANA HIbACHI SUSHI » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002 L D (. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
HUI CHUAN SUSHI, SAKE, TAPAS » 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. This small, yet visually appealing, restaurant is full of surprises. Owner Hui Chuan Logan will not only remember your face, but maybe even what you ordered. With a wide variety of tapas and sushi, you are bound to find something that sounds appealing. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹
jAPANESE PALACE » 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. Japanese décor and dark wood paneling transport you to Asia, as the hibachi chefs slice and dice your entrée right before your eyes. Sit at a cooking table, traditional American tables or try sitting authentically on the floor. Often busy, but reservations
are not required. 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ D
MY LAN » 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. This Vietnamese restaurant serves multiple rice dishes with vegetables, meat and seafood, and there are more than 100 items on the menu. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ L D
PEI WEI » 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 L D. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950 L D ✹. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
P.F. CHANG’S » 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
PHO LITTLE SAIGON » 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at low prices is served up in a friendly atmosphere. 10am-9pm Mon.Sat.; Closed Sunday. $ L D
PHU LAM » 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. The fare is updated and includes new choices in Vietnamese and Chinese food. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$ L D
PIRANHA’S KILLER SUSHI » 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$ L D T ( SONNY’S DINER » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 3pm-7pm Happy Hour daily. $ L D ( ✹
SUSHI AXIOM JAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331 L D ( ✹ Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ SUSHI YOKO » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. This new sushi restaurant offers their own version of the Ahi tuna tower—the DFW Tower. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
SZECHUAN » 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. Other location: 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. This Chinese favorite counts on high-quality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. Enjoy the fresh and flavorful dishes in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D (
THAI TINA’S » 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-8pm Sun. $$ L D
TOKYO CAFE » 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. This Camp Bowie hideaway delivers great sushi at reasonable prices. Please come casual. 11am-10pm Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹
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EDOHANA HIBACHI SUSHI » 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.; 5pm10:30pm Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ L D (
P.F. CHANG’S » 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found all across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contem-
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SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up highend dishes without the high-end price. Delicious curries and soups are their trademark. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
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SAKE HIBACHI SUSHI ANd BAR >> 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. Both food and a show as diners may watch the chefs prepare authentic Japanese cuisine. Traditional sushi and sashimi offerings as well as Asian-influenced entrees. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 1pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm, Sun. $-$$ L D
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EdEN BISTRO » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028. This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
KOBEYA JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI » 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Hungry for food and entertainment? Then Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi is the right place. Delicious food, wonderful service and Hibachi chefs to keep you smiling and amused. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri; 12pm3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D (
PEI WEI » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
THAI CHILI » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. They serve up beautifully prepared food that you can’t help but savor as it goes down. They also cater, so if you can’t join them, they’ll bring the party to you. 11am-10pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹ barbecue
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dICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT » 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texasstyle barbecue in Arlington. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $ L D
REd HOT ANd BLUE » 1350 E. Copeland Rd., 817.795.7427. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef
dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D fORT WORTH
ANgELO’S » 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. A big bear right inside the door invites you to big beers on the tables. But the big draw is the brisket, hickory-smoked out in back of this uncontrived institution that also serves chicken. No credit cards, but checks are welcome, and there’s an ATM in the building. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
COOPER'S OLd TImE PIT BAR-B -qUE » 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. It's all about the meat at Cooper's. Guests can enjoy their barbecue in the large dining area or on the indoor/outdoor patio overlooking the Fort Worth skyline. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $ L D ✹
COUSIN’S PIT BARBECUE » 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511 L D ( Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999 L D (✹. Brisket, ribs, chicken and homemade sausage are the staples, along with cobblers and delicious cakes. A 21-year family-run business, Cousin’s has opened up a third location in Keller as a drive-thru/take-out hot spot. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
dICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT » 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813 L D ✹. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034
L D. 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027
L D. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500.
A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $
RAILHEAd SmOKEHOUSE » 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. It sometimes gets so crowded you have to use the satellite parking lot across the street. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
REd HOT ANd BLUE » 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 L D. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333 L D. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am10pm Fri. & Sat. $$
RISCKY’S » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800 L D ( ✹. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹. A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. All of their meat is hand-trimmed, rubbed with “Riscky dust” and then naturally smoked for hours in wood-burning pits. The historic Stockyards location offers a spacious patio that is the perfect place to sit back and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
SmOKIES BBq » 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. Smokies has been serving fine barbecue and smoked meats in a family-friendly environment for 30 years. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $ L D ✹
THE SmOKE PIT » 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. This barbecue joint has various types of smoked meats and is great for dine-in or to have cater your next party. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ L D ( TRAILBOSS BURgERS » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ✹
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dICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT » 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dinein, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D
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TEXAS dE BRAZIL » 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. The meat never stops coming as waiters dressed as gauchos go table to table offering it on swords. Between the all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of 14 meats, you’ll need to be wheeled out of this upscale restaurant. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
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BOI NA BRAZA » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ L D
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AL’S HAmBURgER’S » 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. The place is an institution in north Arlington. The burger joint serves up delicious hamburgers and other good fast food. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D (
CHAPPS » 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
OLd TOWN HAmBURgERS » 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. A burger and fries treat that is an excellent hot spot for lunch and a quick dinner. 11am-9pm Daily. $ L D
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CHAPPS » 6219 Oakmont Blvd., 817.263.5172. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
dUTCH’S » 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with goodtasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
THE gREAT OUTdOORS » 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. Try one of three gourmet breakfast subs filled with choices of eggs, ham, pastrami, cheddar, Swiss or cream cheeses. Lunch subs abound, topped with the usual meats and served on fresh preservative-free sub rolls. Great stop on a summer day after the park or the museums. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ B L D
KINCAId’S » 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881 L D (. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 L D (. There are those who will swear this is the best burger in the country, and the lunchtime line of parked cars that stretches two to four blocks in every direction of this old grocery store is a testament to both the legend and the taste. Enjoy at picnic tables inside or at stand-up counters. Frills would seem unnecessary. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $
THE LOVE SHACK » 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. Tim Love’s latest concept is far removed from his fine dining restaurants, but the food’s just as good. Try the love burger, it’s one of Tim’s favorites. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am10pm Wed. & Thur.; 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. $ L D T ( ✹ m & O STATION gRILL » 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. Located inside Leonard's Department Store Museum, this nostalgic diner features award-winning burgers. Try the Bleu Cow, stuffed with bleu cheese and bacon. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ L D
PAPPA’S BURgERS » 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. From the same group that brought Pappadeaux and Pappa’s Steaks, Pappa’s Burgers is the newest addition to the family. Try the blue cheese burger. You won’t be disappointed. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
THE POUR HOUSE SPORTS gRILL » 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. The Pour House offers a little bit of everything from sports bar munchies to steaks, which can be washed down with one of 25 bottled beers. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D (
PURPLE COW dINER » 4601 W. Freeway, 817.737.7177. The Cow has standard burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes with all that finger-lickin' junk kids like to track all over the table. Yes, playing with the condiments is OK. 11am-9pm Sun.Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
TOmmY’S HAmBURgERS » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D ( Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D (. 3431 W. 7th
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St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹. Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $
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johnny b’s burgers & shakes » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D
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CaFÉ at DaireDs » 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. Serving lunch in a casual, energetic setting, The Café at Daireds offers a variety of upscale entrées, salads and homemade soups. The Café treats with gourmet three-course prix fixe menu that changes weekly and a fully stocked bar. 12pm6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am5:30pm Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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610 grille » 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. The café delivers stunning upscale new American cuisine with showmanship on the plate and elegance in the décor. Executive Chef Ismael Rojas offers an excellent menu of tasty foods—from Chilean sea bass to lamb. 6:30am-4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D T (
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reD oVen » Bowen & Park Row, 817.274.1423. This French bakery prepares fresh artisan breads daily. Best known for their wonderful Red Velvet, Black Forest and Italian Cream cakes. 8:30am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 8:30am-5pm Sat. $$
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artisan baking CoMPany » 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. Now the award-winning breads and scones from the bakers of Cowtown Farmers Market can be purchased at Fort Worth’s only independent artisan baker. Locally made sourdough, focaccia, multi-grain, cinnamon, roasted garlic, and breakfast bread, as well as scones and abundant sweets, are now year-round purchases. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ B baker bros. aMeriCan Deli » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
bluebonnet bakery » 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. Consistently chosen as one of the city’s finest bakeries, while their lunch crowd continues to
grow. Try a homemade petit four, and you will quickly become a regular. 7am6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ B L
Carshon’s DeliCatessen » 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. Open since 1928, so you know they’re doing something right. Choose from their big specialty sandwiches, such as the Rebecca, Rachel or Ruthie, homemade soups and chili and homemade pies, including chocolate, butterscotch or pecan. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L the CuPCake Cottage » 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. This bakery is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. Five different flavored cupcakes every day. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.-Sat. $
esPeranZa’s MeXiCan CaFÉ & bakery » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848
B L D (. The Lancarte family has yet another hit with this cafe and bakery, where a fabulous brunch, traditional Mexican dishes and fresh-baked pastries are the norm. Breakfast is served all day on weekends. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. rae's » 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. "Not all cheesecakes are created equal" boasts J. Rae's. This new dessert bakery offers delicious cupcakes, distinctive cookies and a variety of cheesecakes. 9 am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $
jason's Deli » jasonsdeli.com. From sandwiches to salads, Jason's Deli offers healthy, fresh and even organic foods in a relaxed environment. Hours vary.
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kolaChe shoPPe » 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. Be sure to visit this longtime purveyor of delicious kolaches, muffins, fritters and more.
6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ B
MCkinley’s Fine bakery & CaFe » 1612 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. This cafe is a great place for friends to meet and catch up on old times. Our bakery is made from scratch right here in-house. We use 100% real butter and never bake from mixes or add preservatives. Try the pecan-crusted chicken salad. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
Panera breaD » 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959 B L D ✹. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766 B L D ✹; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726 B L D ✹; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 B L D ✹ The word “bread” is deceiving, although there’s plenty of it. Think more along the lines of “Big Fat Sandwich and Dessert.” 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am8pm Sun. $ the snooty Pig » 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077 B L D
Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064 B L D ✹. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.Fri., 7am-2pm Sat. & Sun. $ subliMe bakery » Country Day Plaza, 5512 Bellaire Dr., 817.570.9630. Among her other delicacies, Catherine Ruehle’s scones, cheesecakes and cupcakes are indeed sublime. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $-$$ B
sWeet saMMies » 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. Specializing in signature treats, Sweet Sammies makes cookies from scratch daily. 10am-9pm Sun.Wed.; 10am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ sWiss Pastry shoP » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a traditional breakfast, as well as lunch. And they are rumored to have the best German sausages in town. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ B L
yoFe CaFe » 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. Healthy grab and go sandwiches and salads are perfect for the diner on the go. They also offer fresh yogurt parfaits, smoothies and frozen yogurts all made with fresh ingredients.
6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.Sun. $ B L D
yogi’s bagel CaFe » 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. The best bagels in Fort Worth come from this eclectic eatery that hosts a killer breakfast. Later in the day, choose from a truckload of salads with a cup of the house specialty, borscht. Come ready to stand in line on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹
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Main street breaD baking CoMPany » 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. Located in historic downtown Grapevine, Main Street Bread Baking Company offers quality baked goods, including fresh breads and decadent cakes and desserts. With offerings like Grand Marnier cake, an orange liqueur cake filled with a light orange cream and garnished with whipped Italian butter cream, it’s easy to see why this cafe and bakery has become a favorite among locals. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ B L D
the snooty Pig » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
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baker bros. aMeriCan Deli » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
elegant Cakery » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$
Weinburger’s Deli » 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574
B L D ✹ Weinburger’s Deli specializes in quality meats and cheeses. They also offer a variety of fresh salads. 8:30am7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
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bouDreauX Cajun kitChen» 4000 Bagpiper Way, 817.557.3700. The Boudreaux Cajun Kitchen serves overthe-counter delicious Cajun cuisine in a fun atmosphere with lively Cajun music. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-
Sat. $$ L D ✹
My Martini Wine & bistro » 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.461.4424. The incredible tapas menu is almost as tempting as the drink list, which includes the signature Brady martini, made with pickle brine and a dill pickle spear. 3:30pm-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 3:30pm-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
the Melting Pot » 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. Experience attentive service, fine wines, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces and your favorite chocolate fondue. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ D ( burleson
Wine DoWn » 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. This bistro, located in “Old Town” Burleson, was inspired by hill country wine bars. The relaxed atmosphere allows food and wine enthusiasts to “wine down” from their hectic day with wine, beer and artisan cheeses in the evenings. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ L D
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8.0 restaurant & bar » 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. The Jell-O shot pioneer of the 1980s is still a cool drinking spot, where martinis now rule. 8.0 continues to feed eclectic tastes from a full menu, and the dinner hour lasts late for theater-goers. This art bar offers great jazz and blues under the stars on the patio, which seats 350. Every wall is handpainted by local artists. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am-1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
CaFÉ MoDern » 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. The Modern Art Museum features a restaurant with grilled salmon and melted citrus butter, beautiful desserts and a Sunday brunch that is a must. Reservations are recommended for parties of five or more. Lunch: 11am2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ L ( ✹
kiMbell art MuseuM » 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Unlike the works here at one of the nation’s primo art museums, the menu changes every day in the kitchen, where the staff turns out creatively crafted sandwiches, salads and soups, including a killer gazpacho. Matisse sculptures give an aristocratic flair; Friday night dinner features live music. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$ L ( ✹
lili’s bistro » 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lili's offers unpretentious global cuisine. Enjoy the Gorgonzola fries, innovative comfort food and championship burgers. Delicious! Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
sPiral Diner » 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. At this 100 percent vegan and mostly organic restaurant, you can find nearly anything you could desire on the menu. Fresh-tasting and affordable, don’t forget about their wide variety of juices and smoothies. 11am-10pm Tue.Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
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zambrano WInE CELLar » 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. With a menu featuring more than 200 wines, this wine bar should be a priority for all wine lovers. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$ D T ( ✹
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SanDELLa’S CaFÉ » 1245 Prospect St., 817.421.0727. Finally, a place to eat delicious food without the worry of calorie counting. This family-owned restaurant spices up delicious sandwich wraps, such as the Chicken Verona or the flatbread pizza. With their relaxing European atmosphere, you’re likely to stay not only for the food, but the free Internet, as well. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
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bombaY GrILL » 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. This Indian restaurant serves up classics like Tandoori and garlic naan (flatbread). Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm10pm Sun. $ L D (
bYbLoS » 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. Owned by a member of the same family who owns Hedary’s, this Stockyards restaurant serves the same great Middle Eastern fare. Don’t miss Friday nights, the day that brings bellydancing into the Stockyards. 11am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ L D (
ChaDra mEzza & GrILL » 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. Creative dishes featuring spicy Lebanese food and homemade Italian. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am-10pm Wed.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
hEDarY’S » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. Tucked into a shopping center just off the road, Fort Worth’s other Lebanese eatery includes the best hummus we ever put a lip to. Enjoy the Frarej chicken, baked with potatoes and tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹ kInG tut » 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. The Middle East meets the Mediterranean to bring us an alternative Egyptian restaurant. Try one of many healthy dishes including falafels, hummus and tabbouleh. Prices suggest that attire is formal, but the atmosphere mandates a casual look. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ L D (
maharaJa » 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. This restaurant has a large menu offering many different Indian dishes, such as Chicken Makahani. The breads with curries are especially good. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( french
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CaCharEL » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the
finest in the county. The three-course fixed price dinner runs a happy gamut between lobster and ostrich, or have a steak cut to order. The place is peaceful and elegant, high above Six Flags with a great view. You won’t get off cheaply, but you won’t be disappointed. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$ L D ( Fort Worth
bIStro LouISE » 2900 S. Hulen St., Ste. 40, 817.922.9244. Voted Best French in Tarrant County. Chef Louise Lamensdorf frequently travels to Europe for inspiration, which returns to Cowtown in the form of superior sauces and excellent wine selections. It has a romantic, relaxed atmosphere that welcomes a lust for food. Their Sunday brunch is quite possibly the best in town! Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm Sun. $$$ L D ( ✹
La maDELEInE » 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Croissants, pastries, soups, salads and more are served in a charming European atmosphere. Camp Bowie 6:30am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
SaInt-EmILIon » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Well-concocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D ( ✹
german
Fort Worth
EDELWEISS » 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. A German food anchor in West Fort Worth for 32 years. Family operated with emphasis on fun and food, Edelweiss offers Bavarian charm and substantial fare. Dance to a live German band, complete with ritual chicken dance. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ D (
GrEEnWooD’S » 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. A great place to venture out and try some traditional German cuisine. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thur. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.$$ L D (
greek
Fort Worth
CaFÉ mEDI » 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. This authentic Greek restaurant offers only the freshest of homemade recipes, including Greek salad, gyros and tasty hummus and flatbread. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D (
GrEEk houSE » 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. Gyros, souvlaki and more in a counter-pickup eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. Food is fresh,
well-prepared and promptly presented for customer pickup. 11am-8pm Mon.Sat. $ L D (
Jazz CaFÉ » 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. Funky, laid-back service and atmosphere with dependable TexGreek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L
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arLInGton/mID-CItIES
bIrraPorEttI’S » 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Birraporetti’s is a perfect spot for an elegant meal. Offering pastries, breads and fine Italian food, this restaurant features live jazz and a special brunch menu served from 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
ItaLIannI’S » 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. This quaint Italian bistro includes the genre standards, as well as some creative dishes like threepepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
La bIStro » 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. Enjoyable menu with excellent pastas and other traditional menu items, including seafood. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
monI'S » 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. Head to Moni's for its family friendly environment and for reasonably priced Italian cuisine. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; $$ L D ( ✹ nIzza PIzza » 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. This innovative family pizza place has customers lining up around the block. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
PaLIo’S PIzza CaFÉ » 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. This pizza café offers interesting and high-end pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
PICCoLo monDo » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the stripcenter dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
PrESPa'S » 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. The ambiance at Prespa's attracts couples, families and parties. Guests can enjoy fresh Italian cuisine in their choice of a brightly lit dining room or a dimmer, more romantic setting. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
rEFLECtIonS oF bELLa vIta » 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Located in the Admiral Hotel, guests can enjoy an elegant ambiance and a mouth-watering Italian menu. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ B L D (
ruGGErI’S rIStorantE » 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. A sweeping menu that offers a full choice of Italian favorites and more. You’ll find what you want, from chicken to beef to pasta. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ L D ( ✹ Fort Worth
bELLa ItaLIa WESt » 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. The most wild game this side of Fossil Rim. This dimly lit set of nooks and rooms is a great romantic setting, but it’s also suitable for high-powered business or low-key gatherings of friends. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ CaFÉ bELLa » 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. The café is a busy place and known for its pizza, lasagna, salad and cheese bread. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
FErrÉ rIStorantE bar » 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. This new Tuscan-Italian eatery offers a range of dishes. For more traditional, try the Spaghettini Pomodoro, or for a heartier appetite, try the Agnello al Forno, a seared lamb loin dish. 4pm-9pm Mon.Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D T ( ✹ Fortuna » 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. This little Italian restaurant is a favorite among Fort Worthians. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $ L D (
ItaLIan Inn rIDGLEa » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. Chic and classic menu offers veal, chicken, seafood and pasta. Get ready for attentive service in a vintage underground nightclub setting, complete with singing waiters. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ D (
La PIazza » 1600 S. University Dr., #601, 817.334.0000. Upscale Italian cuisine in University Park Village Shopping Center. Dress nicely to visit this lovely (and pricey) Italian spot ... the experience is worth it. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
mama’S PIzza » 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA This Fort Worth staple has been serving up great pizza in Fort Worth since 1968. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $ L D (
manCuSo’S » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. Lunch:10:30am1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D (
marGIE’S orIGInaL ItaLIan kItChEn » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D ( mELLoW muShroom » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and
fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
MILANO’S » 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. Pizza is a big menu item, but you’ll find more than enough choices to satisfy your hunger. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D (
NONNA tAtA » 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. With a weekly changing menu, this small Italian restaurant is a hidden gem that begs to be found. 11am-3pm Tue.Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$ L D ✹
PAtRIZIO PIZZA, PAStA AND VINO » 2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003. The décor will wow you, but the food is the real reason to visit this elegant Italian restaurant. 11am-10pm, Sun.-Mon.; 11am-11pm, Tues.Thu.; 11 am-midnight, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (
PIOLA » 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. Nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, this cozy bistro serves up true comfort food in the form of authentic Italian cuisine. For a treat, make reservations to dine on the patio. 11am2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PIZZERIA UNO CHICAGO GRILL » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D
RUFFINO’S ItALIAN REStAURANt » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its chicken, beef and pasta. Voted best in town by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ L D (
tAVERNA RISOttERIA » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yellowfin tuna. The bar offers beer and wine, and the bottomless mimosas are divine. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D T (
GRAPEVINE /SOUtHLAKE/COLLEYVILLE
BRIO tUSCAN GRILL » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you covered. High-quality steak and house-made pastas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood oven to give you the taste of Italy. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
BUCA DI BEPPO » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( FERRARI’S ItALIAN VILLA » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D
RAVIOLI » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
latin american
COLLEYVILLE/FORt wORtH
GLORIA’S » Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. L D ✹. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800 L D T ✹. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981 L D ✹. Gloria’s offers an alternative to Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of
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Salvadoran flavor. Favorites include the seafood soup, ceviche and grilled pork. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Yucatan taco Stand » 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. With potent margaritas and Latin inspired dishes, Yucatan Taco Stand offers casual dining surrounded by warm colors with both indoor and outdoor seating. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$ L D ✹
mediterranean
fort worth
SaPrIStI! » 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. Relaxed, elegant dining that features a European flair. Items include mussels and tapas, and you’ll also find risotto, duck and braised lamb shank. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ D ( ScaMPI’S MEdItErranEan cafE » 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. Italian and Greek cuisine in a setting recently redecorated for romance. Counter service at lunch and full table service in the evening. BYOB. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( tErra MEdItErranEan GrILL » 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. A unique indoor/outdoor bar and perhaps the best hummus around. Classic Mediterranean dishes such as gyros and moussaka. 11am2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-9pm, Sun. $-$$ L D (
thE VauLt » 525 Taylor St., 817.348.9828. Sample sumptuos Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful wines in a warm, European-inspired setting. Underground Lounge 4pm - close Tue.Sat.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ $ L D (✹
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arLInGton
abuELo'S » 1041 West I-20, 817.486.2622. The courtyard-inspired dining room at Abuelo's creates an elegant ambiance, but the prices are reasonable and suitable for a casual night out. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
chuY'S » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. Guests can enjoy fine Tex-Mex cuisine for a reasonable price! 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹
coLLEYVILLE/GraPEVInE
ESParZa’S » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves Tex-Mex favorites. By the looks of all the famous faces gracing the walls, you never know who will show up. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.;
11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
La hacIEnda ranch » 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. Mexican food is the fare, and the grilled steaks are excellent. Don’t forget the fajitas. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D
rIo MaMbo » 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ fort worth anthonY’S » 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. The Santa Fe-style Mexican cuisine features red and green chile enchiladas, fajitas, seafood and more, as well as a great selection of beer, wine and margaritas. 7am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ L D ✹
baKEr St. Pub & GrILL » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. Britishthemed pub with a menu that offers shepherd’s pie and Scotch egg with good chutney. You’ll also find a mix of Tex-Mex with a Brit nuance thrown in for good measure. 11am-2am daily. $-$$ L D ( ✹
bEnIto’S rEStaurant » 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. Other location: 2516 N.E. 28th St., 817.740.1679. Authentic Mexican fare with some TexMex mixed in. Great weekend breakfast, as well. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thur., 10am2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D
cabo GrandE » 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. Good service plus Mexican dishes in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy ribs, snapper and fajitas outside on the patio. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
cantIna LarEdo » 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Start with the top-shelf guacamole and move on to the Enchiladas de Mole. Don’t forget to save room for the scrumptious Mexican apple pie. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( ✹
chIMY’S cErVEcErIa » 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. Famous for its nachos and addictive margaritas, this place is a musttry for all Tex-Mex lovers. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
chIPotLE » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. Good food at a low price. Standard Mexican tacos and burritos. Everything is made to order while you watch. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ✹
doS GrInGoS » 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. The name says it all. The Tex-Mex menu is top fare in a setting that appeals to the Cultural District crowd. Their margaritas are the largest in town! 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
EL fEnIX » 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. More than 80 years ago, the Martinez Family pioneered what is now internationally known as the TexMex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the
border. El Fenix is the oldest chain of family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( EL rancho GrandE » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. This family-owned and -operated Mexican restaurant has been a Cowtown favorite for more than 60 years. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ESPEranZa’S MEXIcan baKErY & cafE » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The southof-the-border fare draws neighborhood families and downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. It’s owned by the family that runs Joe T. Garcia’s, so you know you’re in for a good time. Bakery: 6am-7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.-Sun.; 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $
fErnandEZ cafE » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selection of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily.
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fIESta » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am-9pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( fuZZY’S taco ShoP » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU student hot spot. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thur.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am10pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
JoE t. GarcIa’S » 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Family-owned and -operated for three generations, Joe T.’s is a must for outside dining. Pick one of two menu choices (enchiladas or fajitas) and feast in one of the courtyards or in the fiesta gardens. Beware: The weekend rush will keep you in line for a table, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
La faMILIa » 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. Family-owned and -operated restaurant. Lunch specials are served six days a week. Good service and great Tex-Mex are served up here in large portions. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $ L D
La PLaYa MaYa » 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. Traditional Tex-Mex is well done, but the seafood is better. A must-order here is the succulent ceviche (raw fish) cooked in lime juice, then mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹ LoS MoLcaJEtES » 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. Here, you have a tremendous amount to choose
from, including various enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, chimichangas, combination platters and a sampler platter for the lunch crowd. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D
LoS VaquEroS » 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11 am-midnight Sat. $ L D ✹
Located across from Billy Bob’s Texas, this northside favorite is a great place for inexpensive, but absolutely delicious, Tex-Mex. You cannot find better beef fajitas. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D ✹
MaMbo’S » 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. A downtown favorite. Mambo’s famous tacos and incredible margaritas will keep you going back for more. Late-night dining at its best. 11am- 2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.Sat. $ L D ✹
MI cocIna » 509 Main St., 817.877.3600 L D ✹. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444 L D. A favorite all over the Metroplex. Nachos locos, chicken con hongos, mongo goodo and the famous Mambo Taxi that may make you "looso drunko." Easygoing cantina atmosphere. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $
oLd rIP'S tEX MEX » 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.207.0777. Named for a Texas lizard legend, Old Rip's is Tex-Mex at its finest. Huge windows and spacious seating make this the prime TCU locale for large gatherings, as well as delicious brunches complete with bottomless mimosas. 7:30 am-9:30 pm daily (open later for private parties or if there is a crowd). $-$$ B L D (✹
thE orIGInaL » 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. Fort Worth’s oldest Mexican restaurant offers all of the traditional favorites such as warm flautas and homemade tamales in a warm, family-friendly setting. 11am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D (
PaPPaSIto’S cantIna » 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. Next door to Pappadeaux, this restaurant draws large crowds with generous helpings of Tex-Mex food. The quality is the best, the portions are huge, and the service is impeccable. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ all locations
PuLIdoS » 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. Other locations: 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. 4924 Old Benbrook Rd., 817.731.4241. Classic Mexican restaurant offering everything from enchiladas to crispy tacos. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
rIVEra’S MEXIcan GrILL and MarKEt » 900 SH 183, White Settlement, Fort Worth, 817.367.0109. Richard and Dresden Rivera have made a name for themselves as caterers and bring those dishes and others to this restaurant in the Ridgmar Farmers Market Building. 7am-9pm, Mon.-Thu.; 7am10pm, Fri.; 7am-11pm, Sat.; 9am-5pm, Sun. $-$$ B L D rEd cactuS rEStaurant » 3005
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S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. Located across the street from TCU campus, Red Cactus supplies counter-service burritos, tacos and breakfasts to the local college crowd. They describe their cuisine as fresh-Mex. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
RIO MAMBO » 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
TRES JOSES COCINA MEXICANA » 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. Decidedly creative menu with a range of choices, from chargrilled chicken breast to grilled shrimp, fancy tamales stuffed with sirloin and topped with tomatillo salsa. 11am-9pm Tue.Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ B L D (
UNCLE JULIO’S » 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. A West Fort Worth cult eatery, and it’s easy to see why. This national chain has blended the best parts of Southwestern cuisine with Mex and Tex-Mex, giving guests a flavorful dining experience. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
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MI ChULA’S » 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. Featuring popular Mexican dishes, Mi Chula's has adapted classic recipes to offer guests a menu with a flavor all its own. Perfect for families or working professionals, Mi Chula’s offers good food in a relaxed setting. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹
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LOS VAqUEROS » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. 11am9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹ seafood
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FISh CIT y gRILL » 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish City sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ✹
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DADDy JACk’S » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹
EDDIE V’S » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This fine-dining establishment is perfectly nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Diners can expect an award-winning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an exten-
sive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹
J&J OySTER BAR » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
LONE STAR OySTER BAR » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹
PAPPADEAUX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
RAZZOO’S » 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. Why go to Mardi Gras when you’ve got Razzoo’s at home? Less fancy than the competition, they offer Louisiana favorites, as well as specialty drinks, like hurricanes, gator punch and worm burners. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
ROCkFISh » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. A seafood lover’s paradise in a good people-watching place. Tender pastas complement all the seafood choices, and the raspberry margarita is too tasty for words. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
ZEkE’S FISh & ChIPS » 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. This Fort Worth staple serves up something different than the Southern battered fish fry. Modeled after English fish and chips. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
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FISh CIT y gRILL » 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish city sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
TRULUCk’S SEAFOOD, STEAk & CRAB hOUSE » 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. It’s all about the fresh seafood and tender crab at Truluck’s which features a weekly changing menu. 5pm10pm daily. $$$ D T (
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BLUE MESA BAR & gRILL » 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372 L D ( ✹
Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055 L D ✹. Escape Tex-Mex fever and opt for superb Southwestern cuisine in this favorite University Park Village haunt. Low-fat menu choices make it easy for the calorie counters. Their popular happy hour pro-
vides delicious quesadillas with drinks. One of the best brunches you’ll ever eat. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$
BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE » 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Wonderful Texas game dishes, fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops. Something for every taste, like the grilled trout with mango salsa. Draws an upscale crowd both dressy and casual. Extensive wine list. Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. Closed Sun.Mon. $$$ L D (
gRADy'S RESTAURANT» 2443 Forest Park Blvd., 817.922.9980. Grady Spears does it again with his latest restaurant venture. Grady's serves up cowboy dishes with a twist. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$ D (
LANNy’S ALTA COCINA MEXICANA » 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Don’t go in expecting traditional enchiladas and tacos. Instead, enjoy multiple courses of nouvelle Mexican cuisine from a fourth-generation member of the Joe T. Garcia family. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
LONESOME DOVE WESTERN BISTRO » 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. A white-tablecloth dining establishment in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Chef/owner Tim Love has brought together a collection of dishes that reflects the spirit of food from the traditional and new Southwest. We suggest the duck quesadillas and the coffeerubbed kangaroo tail. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L T ( ✹
MIChAELS RESTAURANT & ANChO ChILE BAR » 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar serves up contemporary Southwestern cuisine, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive list of fine wines. The Chile Bar offers its own unique menu. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thur.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm1am Sat. $ L D ( ✹
REATA » 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. A garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the most popular tickets in Fort Worth. Well, that, and an innovative menu that includes such palate-pleasing favorites as smoked quail on cheese grits, chicken-fried steak and a chili relleno stuffed to the gills with cheese. The crowd is lively and the waitstaff is unmatched. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm10:30pm daily. $$ L D T ( ✹
TILLMAN'S ROADhOUSE » 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. This update on the classic Texas roadhouse offers really good food, drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. From the menu to the decor, Tillman's combines the rustic and the lush. 11 am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-11pm Sun. $$$ L D (✹
MAC’S STEAkS & SEAFOOD » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm10pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( TRAIL DUST STEAk hOUSE » 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. The large and lively atmosphere make this a good place for a night out with the family. They serve a wide variety of steaks and have a tasty appetizer selection, to boot. 11am10pm Daily. $$$ L D ( ✹
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BAILEy'S PRIME PLUS » 2901 Crockett St., 817.870.1100. Bailey's offers exceptional steakhouse cuisine including both dry- and wet-aged steaks, seafood dishes and outstanding desserts. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Bar stays open until 1am Fri. and Sat. $$$ L D (
BOB’S STEAk AND ChOP hOUSE » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the country, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. You’re sure to become a regular after experiencing their stellar service, extensive wine list and quality food in an upscale atmosphere. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T (
CATTLEMEN’S STEAk hOUSE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ L D ( DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAgLE STEAkhOUSE » 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. A Fort Worth/Dallas legend. The meat is great, and so is the service. Don’t hesitate to try the fish or the mock turtle soup made with beef and sherry. A perfect special-occasion dining location. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
gRACE RESTAURANT » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its protein-driven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ D T ( ✹
h3 RANCh » 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. The bunkhouse feel lends a special Stockyards flavor to roast pork Southern-style, and be sure to try a gooey caramely dessert served in a skillet or a flaming steak with 150-proof fuel. The huge open hickory grill gets your attention right away. 11am-10pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ L D T (
hOFFBRAU » 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. A relaxed setting that serves up good steaks, chargrilled pork chops, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried pickles and banana pudding. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR » 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it better, especially the oddball, round “baseball steak.” Try the bacon-wrapped scallops with a zesty cocktail sauce or the grilled top sirloin. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ D (
LAmBERT’S » 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161. Lambert’s serves bold ranch cuisine in a big city setting. Enjoy country cooking and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$ D T ( ✹
mERCURY CHOP HOUSE » 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. The menu is the only way to describe this place of beef tenderloin Oscar, Dijon-crusted pork chops, truffled polenta and halibut over a roux of Kalamata olives and Roma tomatoes. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ B L D T ( ✹
m&m STEAKHOUSE » 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. This restaurant may be small, but the steaks sure aren’t. Try one of these huge slabs of meat smothered in a garlic sauce. The food is excellent. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.Sat. $$ D (
RISCKY’S STEAKHOUSE » 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800. A true Old West décor serving Texas-size steaks of certified Angus beef. Originally frequented by visiting ranchers, cowboys and cattlemen involved with the Stockyards and livestock business, making them famous for their calf fries and excellent steaks. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (
RUTH’S CHRIS » 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. Ruth’s Chris famous steaks are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ D T (
SHULA’S 347 » Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this high-end steakhouse with a sporty flair offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ B L D T (
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and off-the-cob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. Popular for gatherings, as well as a heckuva steak. 4pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$$ D T ( GRAPEVINE /SOUTHLAKE/COLLEYVILLE
J.R.’S STEAKHOUSE » 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. The menu has plenty of steaks and seafood to choose from, but reasonably priced first courses and salads could easily pass for small entrées. J.R.’s draws a more casual crowd, but there is nothing casual about the food. Wine lovers will also be pleased to find a number of bottles priced in the $30 to $80 range. You will also find live music nightly in the adjoining bar. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$ D T (
KIRBY’S STEAKHOUSE » 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. A fine dining experience featuring primeaged, bone-in ribeye and pepper steak. Excellent seafood, as well. 4:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D T (
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THE WILd mUSHROOm STEAK HOUSE ANd LOUNGE » 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. The Wild Mushroom has a warm and inviting ambiance that remains calm and unhurried. Live piano music entertains guests as they enjoy their meals of perfectly grilled steaks, fresh salmon and much more. 5pm-9pm Mon.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$-$$$ D (
The american cancer society presents prepare to be
Saturday, November 13
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Texas Room
people and events that shaped our city
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Breaking Ground on Tarrant County Convention Center
Eager Expansion
Civic officials show they aren’t scared to get their hands dirty as they break ground for the $15 million Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth. Three Casa Mañana performers smile and provide entertainment for the special occasion.
Photo Courtesy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas.
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Following a lifelong career in the medical field, radiologist Sam Pearson is now enjoying the perks of retirement. He currently resides on a ten-acre spread one mile south of Eagle Mountain Lake. Boasting a large home, swimming pool, greenhouse and tennis court, the estate offers plenty to keep the doctor active. And during the afternoons, Pearson heads to the City Club for a work-out, where he’s been a member for 20 years. It’s a retirement many people dream of, and for Pearson, it’s a sweet reality.
So with such well-deserved luxury at hand, it isn’t any surprise that Pearson motors around town in lavish autos. A loyal Mercedes-Benz customer, the doctor currently owns three of the performance vehicles: the SLK350 convertible, the four-door CLS500 and his most recent purchase, the SLS AMG ... the auto manufacturer’s new Gullwing supercar, and perhaps the most covetable of all Mercedes-Benz makes and models. Pearson, who was considering Lamborghini and Ferrari, opted for the SLS AMG when the staff at Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth informed him Mercedes-Benz would be manufacturing a limited number of the 600-horsepower autos. Now as one of the only SLS owners in the Metroplex, Pearson relishes the car. “It’s amazing, the attention it’s drawn,” he said. “I have a lot of fun with it.” Additionally, the doctor also appreciates the customer service and personal attentiveness at Park Place. “It’s a great dealership with very friendly, very courteous people, and they do a good job,” he said. “They’re kind of like family to me now.”
