If hip pain is keeping you up at night and making it difficult for you to get up from chairs, stand, walk, or use stairs, a total hip replacement (THR) surgery may be a possible treatment option. The goal of a THR is to reduce hip pain and improve the motion in your hip.
Calf roper Jeff Copenhaver had been out of the game for 14 years before he came to Plaza. A life-changing hip replacement now has him back in the saddle again. Plaza Medical Center’s orthopedic team is the most experienced in Fort Worth – and the first in Texas to receive advanced certification in hip replacement and knee replacement. Last year, we performed more than 2,000 surgical procedures. The procedures span many areas, but they all share one goal: To go beyond simply alleviating a symptom, and to help you get your life back.
Montserrat’s thoughtful amenities offer a sanctuary for discriminating families. Within our gates, enjoy meandering roadways, tranquil parks and spectacular views. Take comfort in the state-of-the-art, 24 hour manned-security. All within minutes of downtown, the Cultural District, and the area’s top private schools. Your Montserrat dream begins when you choose your lot.
Garden home sites from $95,000 estate home sites from $250,000. Custom homes from the $500’s to the millions.
HGC Residential Development, one of Fort Worth’s premier custom home builders, is now building in Montserrat. From luxury garden homes to estate homes, HGC Residential development offers the finest construction and management services available.
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A look inside the world of performing arts, museums, local artists and musicians
Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County has transformed the lives of thousands of disabled individuals in the community. by Kimmy Daycock
Keeping them away from abusive situations and helping them get back on their feet, Alliance for Children is a safe haven for victims. by Anahita Kalianivala
Some foods merit consumption, even with the looming scale confrontation.
Mike
This season anything goes in bridal fashion. So take the plunge and go for it. You only get married once. by Kelly Dragues
Today’s bride is departing from tired hairstyles seen at countless ceremonies and gravitating towards trends that convey their individuality. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Enjoy the escape from city lights and adopt a soundtrack of cricket chirps and crunching leaves as you plan your next camping trip. by Anahita Kalianivala
Men out there! Need a good idea to help you sweep that special woman off her feet? by Judie Byrd
From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
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A peek inside new culinary ventures in and around town 96 Restaurant Review
Our resident critic dishes on the area’s most notable restaurants
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene
The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
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For some women, getting married is the most important day of their lives. The dreams come true when the perfect dress and flawless hair and makeup meet a romantic ceremony that goes off exactly as planned. To help our local brides-to-be realize their bridal fantasies, we have not only included the 2010 Bridal Guide but also a special bridal fashion section and the trendiest matrimonial hairstyles. We enlisted the help of Halo Salon and Color Lab for their skills with hair and makeup. From the Salon, Jenna Rabideau, Erik St. Don, Krystal Norat and Kari Shuler contributed their services for our bridal fashion. Located in the Village at Camp Bowie, Halo Salon and Color Lab was founded in 2007 and has been recognized as a Top Spa in 2008 and 2009 by the Fort Worth Business Press and was editor’s Choice Best Salon for 2009 by Fort Worth Weekly. To see their work, turn to pages 21–24. If you would like to learn more about the salon, visit halocolorlab.com.
Anahita Kalianivala is a senior at Texas Christian University. In may, she will earn a degree in writing, as well as a second degree in psychology. Writing has been her passion from a young age, publishing poems when she was as young as 10 years old. Since then, she has served as an opinion writer for The Daily Skiff, TCU's student newspaper, as a grant writer for the local United Community Centers, Inc. non-profit, and as an editorial intern for Fort Worth, Texas magazine. She enjoys writing about grassroots projects, childcentered organizations, and of course, TCU. After graduation, Anahita hopes to attend graduate school and earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, but no matter where life takes her, she knows she'll continue to engage the world through writing. In this issue, Anahita has contributed a feature on local campgrounds (page 28) and a look at what Alliance for Children is doing for the local community (page 72).
For a while there, we thought we might have to publish Gail Bennison’s article on the impact of the Super Bowl on North Texas in general and Fort Worth in specific. Gail loves to interview people — and the list of people interviewed for this story is impressive. The only shame is that we had to leave out 10 times as much information as we put in it. The impact of a Super Bowl alone is significant. The fact that it is a superior business-marketing tool is even more important. And if North Texas does what we all know it can do and puts on a real show for the NFL, more Super Bowls maybe in our future. Take a look beginning on page 34.
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Just got back from Walmart with the magazines — bought all they had!
The article is wonderful, and Gail Bennison made us look so good! Thanks so much for the hard work. It shows in the article, and we couldn't be more pleased!
— Ann Saunders, Weatherford
Tom B. and Ann Saunders are special people and Bennison showed this in her article. He knows what it means to have your back and ride for the brand. Thanks so much.
— Bonnie O'Riley Wingo, Weatherford
Correction:
Thomas B. Saunders V and his wife, Lynn Hay, granddaughter of legendary rancher, W.T. Waggoner Jr., have two daughters, Madalynn, 18, and Leslie Ann, 16. Part of this information was incorrect in the Legacy of Texas Cowmen article, Tom B. — Still Ridin' The Brand, in the January issue.
It's really nice that you decided to honor the TCU football team for its great accomplishment in the December magazine, but it would have been nice if you'd used a picture of this year's team on the cover.
The picture you used is from last year with players who aren't even on the team. It's this year's team that has put TCU on the map. I'm disappointed and frankly amazed that you'd make that kind of error.
— Kelly Kimbrough,
Mesquite
Editor’s note: We had another image selected but ran into copyright permission issues at the last minute. Some times even magazines have to throw to the secondary receiver.
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Editing the magazine this month — the first edition for which I am fully responsible editorially— calls to mind a conversation in passing probably three decades ago with Ira Koger, the man credited with creating the office park concept.
This was in Jacksonville, Fla., and Koger was speaking about growing leadership for a city. When cities pass through 500,000 residents, he said, the First Families can no longer provide all the leadership needed to make them thrive. Leadership has to pass to a younger generation and to newcomers. It has to open up.
Fort Worth passed through that number in the late 1990s. The official 2000 census listed 534,694 residents. The 2009 estimate by the Council of Governments was 720,250.
Cities cannot remain static. They either grow or wither and the difference is in the vision and quality of the leadership.
As you know, unless you have been in a coma and on life-support, we have a Super Bowl scheduled next year. The National Football League has plenty of practice staging these modern gladiatorial pageants and a host of planned events that have proven successful in previous Super Bowls.
But, by some estimates, 80 percent of the benefits to cities from Super Bowl exposure has to be generated by local leadership.
Fort Worth leaders recognized that early and launched an organized effort to maximize the benefit this side of Highway 360. It’s not really an us vs. them issue with Dallas as so often has happened in the past. There’s plenty for everyone. But the maximum benefit doesn’t come without local effort, and that is the subject of our cover story this month by writer Gail Bennison.
It is an issue of interest and importance to every resident of Fort Worth. If our city shows off well — and it can do that by simply telling its story— it is on new radar screens for conventions, events and even corporate relocations.
I’ve written about Fort Worth above, but Cowtown doesn’t exist in a vacuum. We’re really talking about showcasing the area — Arlington, Mid-Cities, Northeast Tarrant County.
There are many opportunities for volunteers with the Super Bowl and we’d encourage people to step up to showcase where the west begins in the full glare of the national spotlight. Spiff up the paint, clean up the clutter and put the best face forward.
But the Super Bowl, while a sort of supernova event, is only one volunteer activity.
After it is gone, there will still be people to feed and house and educate, and it is important that we develop and welcome young and new leaders who can help this area grow under control and with humanity. It is a topic that the magazine will touch on occasionally in the future.
Vision and leadership develop through open communication and clear-eyed confrontation of both opportunities and problems. You, the reader, can play a part in that if you choose.
We need to talk about transportation, water, growth policies, public safety and education among other topics.
And you can participate in that through letters to the editor, a section of the magazine I’d like to see expand a little. But there are some rules: About 150 words, full name and city of residence and contact information for verification. Let us know what’s on your mind. You can send them by regular post, e-mail or fax — all that information is on the masthead page. They are, however, subject to editing.
A number of close friends have asked about changes Fort Worth, Texas might make under my direction. The answer is not many and certainly not radical.
City magazines celebrate their cities although sometimes with tough love. It’s our job to show you fun places to visit and fun things to do and, perhaps, to tell even long-time residents things that they may not know.
For example, I’ll bet some of you didn’t know about the amazing collection of, well, stuff available at Old Home Supply House on College Avenue before you saw the bride’s fashion spread in this magazine. (We did feature Old Home Supply in the very first issue of this magazine 11 years ago.)
I’m impressed by my co-workers and by Publisher Hal Brown (and no, I didn’t have to say that) because they have built a successful magazine in one of the most difficult publishing niches available.
I recently wrote in another venue that newcomers do not so much move to Fort Worth as join it. Well, I’d like to think that you also join Fort Worth, Texas
We are in this together.
Paul K. Harral Executive Editor
There’s a new treat coming early next month for children of all ages when the Fort Worth Zoo unveils its new Herpetarium. It’s more than just a place for critters. It’s a place that displays Nature’s art. Mark your calendars for March 6.
To read more, turn to page 16.
Christmas came early for the Aledo Bearcats on Dec. 19 to be exact and in Austin on top of that.
But it wasn’t a gift from Santa. It was a gift they gave themselves through hard work and determination — a 35 - 21 defeat of Brenham and the UIL Class 4A Division II state football championship.
That was the second state title — the Bearcats took a 3A crown in 1998. Aledo finished the season 15 - 1. Yes!
— Fort Worth, Texas staff
in november, voters in tarrant County will do something that hasn’t been done in 36 years. They’ll elect someone who isn’t named Tim Curry to be District Attorney.
With no Democrat filing by the Jan. 4 deadline, the Republican Primary in March will determine who will serve. Curry was elected to the office in 1972, and, although he switched from Democrat to Republican when the political winds in Texas changed, he never lost an election. He was in office longer than any other Texas DA. He had his detractors, but he built what many considered to be the best district attorney’s office in the state. Curry died April 24 after a bout with cancer.
Vying to replace him are Fort Worth attorney Kirk Claunch, who ran unsuccessfully against Curry in the 2006 race, and Joe Shannon, appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to fill out Curry’s term. Shannon served in the Texas House of Representatives and worked for Curry twice, first beginning in 1972 and again beginning in 1999. Claunch practices law in Fort Worth and is a major in the Army Reserves. He commanded a company of combat engineers during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded a Bronze Star.
Shannon says that winning the district attorney’s office is not a stepping-stone for him. “It is the culmination of my career in law and law enforcement,” he said in response to a questionnaire from Fort Worth, Texas.
“Our office is the last line of defense to keep dangerous and violent criminals off the streets and out of our homes,” he said. “Strong prosecutorial experience is absolutely mandatory for cases involving rape, murder, child abuse, home invasion and other violent crimes. We cannot entrust that enormous responsibility to someone who has never prosecuted a criminal case.”
Claunch cites his combat experience as a signpost to how he would serve as district attorney. “I learned first hand the best way to take on the bad guys in Iraq is to be tough, smart and relentless,” he said in response to the questionnaire. “This is the same approach I will bring to fighting violent criminals right here in Tarrant County.”
His list of priorities if he is elected “include fighting gang members and drug dealers who threaten our neighborhoods, putting an end to lenient plea bargains, protecting our senior citizens and making sure the District Attorney's office runs in an efficient manner to save tax dollars.”
— Paul K. Harral
“Baylor saved my life, and my game.”
When Wayne Griffin woke up not feeling well, he thought it was the flu. Fortunately, he went to Baylor, where he learned he’d had a heart attack. “I’d only been in the hospital once in 50 years—the day I was born,” he says. “You’ve got to recognize that something’s wrong, and find the right people to take care of it.” At Baylor, Wayne had an angiogram and received two stents. He says, “That procedure added 20 to 30 years to my life. And it took six strokes off my golf game. You can’t beat a deal like that.”
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The Fort Worth Zoo’s Herpetarium served its purpose well for almost half a century. Generations of Fort Worth children have grasped its unique cobra-shaped door handles in anticipation. When it was time to update the facility, the Zoo decided not to merely remodel, rework, or even rebuild the old herpetarium. Instead, it chose to reexamine the entire model for the exhibits and species housed there. The result was the Museum of Living Art (MOLA).
Set to open its doors on March 6, MOLA offers visitors an interactive and educational state-of-the art experience.
Get acquainted with your new buddy, a 15.5-foot-long saltwater Crocodile. Get as close to the glass as you dare. Upon entering, the awesome Burmese Python stops you in your tracks. Walk through walls of water, teeming with rare and exotic species in the Flooded Forest. Spend time exploring in the Discovery Hub. As you exit, enjoy Lemur Island with lots of bouncing and inquisitive primates.
— Courtney Dabney
The authors of Same Kind of Different as Me triumph again with their newest book, What Difference Do It Make.
by Libby Davis
In 2006, an unlikely book about homelessness and religion made its climb up the New York Times Best-Seller List. The story of Denver Moore, a homeless man, and Ron Hall and his wife, Deborah, became synonymous with unconditional love and redemption. The sequel to Same Kind of Different as Me follows a similar path, but unlike its predecessor, it is less about back-story and more about helping people.
For those who haven't read the first book, relevant portions are included at the beginning of every chapter. However, the sequel stands alone as a refresher course on sensitivity and empathy to the suffering of others.
What Difference Do It Make? opens with a bone-dry description of personal faults that continues throughout the narrative. The short stories alternate between the personal musings of Ron Hall, an art dealer and graduate of Texas Christian University, to Denver Hall, a formerly homeless man using his newfound fame and wealth to help those like him.
Ron's wife, Deborah, who was instrumental in playing a role in turning Denver's life around, died in 2000 of liver cancer, but her presence as a figure of aid and redemption is felt even more strongly in her absence.
Everything about the book is deceptively simple. Like the men who wrote it, there are no delusions of grandeur. The book is purely there to tell the story of redemption.
Ron deals with his anger with God after his wife's death and searches for a way to forgive his father. Denver struggles to find a way to do more for the homeless while trying to honor Deborah's memory. What makes this book original is not unexpected plot twists, but an unwavering confidence in its message. All can be forgiven. One person has the ability to alter the outcome of someone else's life.
A particular gem in the story is when Denver visits the White House and sees the desk where Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
As the great-grandson of a slave, he is touched by how he turned his life around from being homeless and having nowhere to go to meeting President Bush and reaching out to other people.
The book merely asks for is a minute of your time.
It ends with stories of people who helped others after reading Same Kind of Different as Me and asks the reader to take a moment to help someone else.
A simple message, but as the book illustrates, a simple event can change a life.
Global mergers and acquisitions in oil and gas hit $75 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 led by — no surprise here — developments in Fort Worth.
PLS Inc. of Houston and partner Derrick Petroleum Services reported last month that worldwide activity was up from $21 billion in 112 deals from the third quarter and that ExxonMobil’s all-stock bid of $41 billion — that’s with a B — to buy “U.S. unconventional resource leader XTO Energy took the market by surprise and marked a significant shift for the major back to North American onshore natural gas.”
Brian Lidsky, managing director of research at PLS, says the deal “gave the market and producers a large dose of confidence.” As did the French company Total’s $2.25 billion joint venture with Chesapeake.
Even without Exxon-Mobil and XTO, Lidsky said, U.S. deal value tripled versus the third quarter.
“Investor appetite for risk is returning to more normal levels,” he said.
About time, we say.
— Fort Worth, Texas staff
When U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates toured the Fort Worth Lockheed Martin Corp. plant last year, he referred to the F-35 as the military’s “heart of the future” for aviation. Gates had been pushing to stop further production of the F–22 Raptor since 2006, saying that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter would be less than half of the price. That seemed to be good news for the F-35. Gates stressed the importance of keeping the program on cost and on schedule, and indicated that the most serious issues facing the fighter were over. It appears that the program wasn’t out of the woods quite yet.
Gates has announced that he’s willing to remain in office for at least another year, his main focus on shaping the department’s budget. Sadly for Lockheed, this means delays and production cuts for the F-35 through 2015 allowing more funding for development and testing. That also was announced in January.
— Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Sleep a little better at night knowing this…
As Tarrant County rapidly grows, so does its need for quality health care. Until recently, those who were seriously injured were flown to the nearest available Level 1 trauma center in either Dallas or Lubbock. In January, the John Peter Smith Health Network announced that it had been granted accreditation by the American College of Surgeons for an upgrade to a Level 1 trauma center. This comes as little surprise since JPS was the county’s first Level II trauma care center, and it has steadily focused on growing its ER program
— including the new $92 million patientcare pavilion opened in 2008.
Access to emergency care is not the only recent expansion at JPS. It recently opened its third women’s health center and a free-standing cancer center with radiation oncology. JPS is a tax-supported network that began as a small charity hospital in downtown Fort Worth. It’s now listed in Modern Healthcare as one of the top 100 integrated health care networks in the nation.
— Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Brides are turning their fashion interests to expressing individuality rather than conventionality. Bold embellishments are making their way down aisles this season, and all eyes are on the bride.
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Brides this year are gliding down the aisle as though they just left the runway with bolder fashions and adventurous accessories. Elegant gowns befitting of any bride are paired with just the right amount of sparkle to ensure an unforgettable occasion.
In spring 2010, brides will be loaded with dazzling details; feathers, all over lace, delicate rosettes and touches of vibrant color. Modern silhouettes are also abundant, from short frocks to one-shoulder gowns.
To add dramatic flair for bridal tresses, incorporate the latest in hair fashion. For a classic updo with a modern twist, try a looser, imperfect style to contrast with a superbly perfect hairpiece. Cage veils are being reinvented for the bride that doesn’t want to wear a full veil but still wants a more traditional accessory.
Along with hairpieces, extravagant and excessive jewelry is becoming more prevalent. Delicate pieces made into bold statements are trendy. Vintage pave diamond bracelets can be stacked to get the perfect amount of sparkle, and unique brooches can be worn on sashes or on the bouquet to also achieve the look.
This season anything goes, so take the plunge and go for it. You only get married once, right?
3-Stone Diamond Engagement ring with pave diamonds, $17,425, 18K Rose Gold Diamond Earrings, $2,495, 18K Rose Gold Diamond bracelet, $7,000 Kubes Jewelers.
Tara Keely strapless gown with bubble hem and black satin ribbon sash, $2090 de ma fille — a bridal boutique; Sara Gabriel Robyn Cage Veil, Bliss Bridal.
18K yellow gold aquamarine and diamond brooch, $20,000, 18K yellow gold pave diamond earrings, $1,725, Kubes Jewelers.
18K white gold diamond ring, Anglique, $1,780, Ridglea Watch and Jewelers.
produced by Craig Sylva/styled by Kelly Dragues/style assistant, Jennifer Casseday-Blair/photography by Jason Kindig/photography assistant Dustin Kunze/model, Lindsay Roche, Campbell Agency/hair courtesy of Jenna Rabideau, owner, Erik St. Don, styling creative director, and Krystal Norat, apprentice, at Halo Salon and Color Lab, halocolorlab.com/makeup courtesy of Kari Shuler, makeup artist at Halo Salon and Color Lab/special thanks to Old Home Supply House for allowing us to shoot in their unique space, oldhomesupplyhouse.com
Today’s bride is departing from tired hairstyles seen at countless ceremonies and gravitating towards trends that convey her individuality. Cage veils, feathered headpieces, headbands and ribbons are just a few of the stunning accessories you’ll see gliding down the aisle in 2010.
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Enjoy the escape from city lights and adopt a soundtrack of cricket chirps and crunching leaves as you plan your next camping trip.
With the wealth of land our proud state possesses, it’s no surprise that there are many state parks to enjoy in North Texas and its surrounding areas. Below are a few choice places to host your next camping trip, each with special features and attractions sure to make a memorable weekend.
Lake Mineral Wells
19th century, the water supply at Mineral Wells was known for its “curative powers.” A multi-use trail converted from an abandoned railroad right-of-way is perfect for biking or horse riding. Guests can also enjoy Penitentiary Hollow, where stone steps wind through giant boulders, rock walls and narrow canyons, offering one of the few outdoor rock climbing areas near Fort Worth. Primitive and developed sites are available.
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State Park and Trailway ›› 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, Texas. 940.328.1171. Mineral Wells State Park covers more than 3,000 acres of land, including land that was an early home to Native American tribes like the Comanche. In the
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Cleburne State Park ›› 5800 Park Road 21, Cleburne, Texas. 817.645.4215. Located on a 528-acre park that encompasses a 116acre lake, Cleburne State Park was once the favorite hunting ground for Indian tribesmen with its densely wooded country among plains and clear water springs. The park’s mountain biking trails offer 5.5 miles of beautiful scenery, with challenges for all experience levels. Fishing and boating are also enjoyable on the blue waters of Cedar Lake. All campsites at the park have a picnic table, grill and fire ring with restrooms and showers nearby.
Possum Kingdom State Park ›› P.O. Box 70, Caddo, Texas. 940.549.1803. Adjacent to Possum Kingdom Lake, the state park is comprised of more than 1,500 acres. The lake houses 20,000 acres of clear, blue water and is well-known for its cliff formations, Hell’s Gate, that rise 110 feet out of the water. The rugged terrain of the Palo Pinto Mountains and Brazos River Valley provide ample opportunity to bike, climb and hike. Boating facilities, swimming and SCUBA diving opportunities are also available. Camping facilities include cabins, primitive campsites and premium campsites.
Men out there! Need a good idea to help you sweep that special woman off her feet?
Knowing what women want may be one of the mysteries of the universe, but I can tell you one thing that’s sure to please — a romantic dinner.
You don’t rate high on the chef scale? No problem. Here is a menu you can cook and serve yourself with total ease. Each recipe has three simple steps.
Start with a pretty shrimp salad in a fun martini glass — I call them Shrimptinis. Then move to luscious lamb chops, coated in rosemary and garlic. The Roasted Potatoes are crunchy and yummy, and the Sugar Snap Peas and Grape Tomatoes with Tarragon and Lemon add great color to the plate. You are going to look so good!
I created this Chocolate Raspberry Mousse recipe just for you guys. It is simple to make yet rich, chocolaty and a perfect finale for this lovely dinner. It’s so simple that even … Well, you get the idea.
By Judie Byrd
Yield: 2 servings
inGredientS:
12 ounces cooked, peeled and de-veined shrimp
12 - 15 fresh orange segments, about 2 oranges
1 cup red grapes, halved 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced hearts of palm
1/2 cup Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe follows)*
1 handful mixed field greens
1. In a medium bowl, toss together shrimp, orange segments, grapes, celery and hearts of palm. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until time to serve, up to 6 hours.
2. Just before serving, drizzle on Citrus Vinaigrette for Shrimptinis and toss lightly.
3. Place a pinch of field greens in the bottom of two martini glasses and top with Shrimptini mixture.
*A bottled citrus vinaigrette may be substituted for the recipe.
Yield: 1/2 cup
inGredientS:
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vodka, if desired
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, vodka and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Stir in onion, salt and pepper.
yieLd: 2 servings
iNGredieNTS:
1/2 cup minced fresh rosemary
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 loin lamb chops, 7 - 8 ounces each
3 tablespoons butter, divided use 1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1. Stir together rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Press mixture into both sides of each chop.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and when hot, add coated chops. Cook 3 - 4 minutes on each side, until instant-read thermometer reads 130°135° in the center of the chops. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3. Add white wine and lemon juice to the skillet and simmer 1 - 2 minutes, until reduced by half. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir for one minute to thicken sauce. Serve sauce drizzled over chops.
yieLd: 2 servings
iNGredieNTS:
4 new potatoes, baked until tender (this can be done up to 2 days ahead)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Cut baked potatoes into bite-size pieces and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
3. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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TarraGoN aNd LemoN
yieLd: 2 servings
iNGredieNTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound sugar snap peas
12 grape tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When hot, add peas; cook and stir 1 - 2 minutes, until hot.
2. Add tomatoes and stir another minute or until hot.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, lemon juice, and tarragon. Toss lightly.
yieLd: 2, 6-ounce servings
iNGredieNTS:
1 cup chopped good-quality chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Chambord (raspberry liquor)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish
1. Place chocolate chips and butter in a large glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute, stir and microwave another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Stir in Chambord. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until very stiff. Place two spoonfuls into a small bowl and set aside to top finished mousse.
3. Add remaining whipped cream to melted chocolate mixture, and use a rubber spatula to gently fold and stir until combined. Spoon into soufflé cups and top with a spoonful of reserved whipped cream, fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
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Special thanks to Central Market for supplying the beautiful groceries for our romantic dinner.
“I submit if we can do this and do it right and set the bar as high as I know we are capable of setting it, then there is nothing we can’t do in the future. That includes making it extremely difficult for anyone who follows us, giving the NFL every reason to want to get this North Texas event in a regular rotation as soon as possible.”
This is much more than a football game. This is much more than just one Super Bowl event. And the clock is running.
By Gail Bennison
02-06-11
hen five members of the North Texas Super Bowl Bid Committee, including legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, and Fort Worth’s First Lady, Rosie Moncrief, emerged from a hotel suite in Nashville May 22, 2007, they literally were bringing home the bacon, or at least the most precious part, the pigskin.
After four rounds of balloting, National Football League Commissioners and 32 NFL owners passed over Phoenix and Indianapolis to select North Texas to host the most important sports event on the planet in 2011 — Super Bowl XLV.
On Feb. 6, 2011, a worldwide television audience in excess of a billion will be focused on Tarrant County.
This Super Bowl will generate hundreds of millions of dollars for North Texas cities and businesses. It already has created a unique harmony in a region of nearly 7 million people, and that will linger long after the final whistle on the field. It will position North Texas to attract nationally and internationally important sports, entertainment and cultural events, and destination tourism for years to come.
Economic impact estimates for Super Bowl XLV range from $350 million to $400 million, said David DuBois, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO.
“Suffice it to say, it’s an incredible impact,” he said.
The game will be played in the new $1 billion, three-million-square foot Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. With a seating capacity of around 100,000, the new retractable-roof stadium is state-of-the-art and will be the largest venue for a Super Bowl since the game was last played in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., in 1993. There will be 14 major highway approaches into the new stadium. From a regional standpoint, it is one of the most accessible venues ever built.
Texas has hosted the Super Bowl twice — in Houston in 2004 in the Texans’ new stadium and in 1974 at Rice Stadium.
The NFL knows how to do Super Bowls but perhaps 80 percent of what happens in the host city — or cities in this case — is up to local leaders. First and foremost, this is an opportunity for North Texas to sell itself to the nation. But it also is a golden opportunity for the cities in North Texas to present themselves.
“The NFL puts on the game,” says Mike Berry, president of Hillwood Properties, and cochair of the Committee’s Sponsorship Development Action Team. “The communities of North Texas are responsible for everything else. More than that, we’re trying to do it bigger and better than it’s ever been done before.”
An impressive 250-member Host Committee is in place to help plan the first Super Bowl ever hosted by North Texas.
Leaders of four counties — Collin, Dallas,
Denton and Tarrant — share responsibilities ranging from public safety and transportation to volunteer recruitment and encouraging emerging businesses. The committee is divided into action teams, or standing committees, which include a 112-member Council of Mayors, the first such council in the history of the Super Bowl.
It was important when the NFL designated Fort Worth as the official AFC championship city and Dallas the NFC city because it gave the two largest cities a platform on which to build throughout 2010 toward the game in 2011.
Many are involved, but there are five key leaders of Fort Worth’s effort — Mayor Mike Moncrief and First Lady Rosie Moncrief; Johnny Campbell, president and CEO of Sundance Square; Convention & Visitors Bureau Chief David DuBois; and Pam Minick, director of marketing for the renowned entertainment venue, Billy Bob’s Texas located in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The mayor serves on the Super Bowl Host Committee Board and is a member of the Executive Committee. Rosie Moncrief and Pam Minick serve on the Host Committee Board.
City leaders say that Fort Worth is perfectly poised to host the expected quarter of a million visitors to the area during Super Bowl XLV.
Fort Worth is the fifth largest city in Texas and the 17th largest in the nation. It’s a city steeped in western heritage and rich in culture. It’s also a city with a beautiful downtown; and glittering Sundance Square is the heartbeat.
The city is home to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards and Fort Worth Stock Show, which next year will run from Jan. 14 - Feb. 6. Unfortunately, the show’s rodeo finals conflict with the Super Bowl game, but officials are aware of the potential.
“With the nation’s eye on North Texas, it’s a very unique opportunity
Something for the area’S children
Youth Education Town: One commitment in the bid to host a Super Bowl is to raise money for a Youth Education Town to be constructed or renovated in a challenging neighborhood to provide a safe haven for children for tutoring and for sports.
Charlotte Jones Anderson of the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation said the family, owners of the Dallas Cowboys, made a $1 million contribution to be matched by an NFL $1 million contribution. The Arlington facility will be a lasting legacy of Super Bowl XLV.
“We think we’ve found a place for the YET, and we are devel-
oping a vision to keep it sustainable,” Mayor Robert Cluck said. “This will address kids who have not had much of a life so far.”
Slant 45: More than 600 elementary school children and nearly 2,000 business and civic leaders were on hand at Cowboys Stadium last September when the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee and North Texas-based Big Thought, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations focused on improving public education through creative learning, announced plans for one of the most comprehensive youth-education pro -
grams in Super Bowl history.
“Service Learning Adventures in North Texas” (also known as “SLANT 45”) was introduced with fanfare that included a speech by the program’s Honorary Co-Chairs
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, appearances by Dallas Cowboys legends and a performance by multi-platinum pop sensation and SLANT 45 supporter Jordin Sparks.
SLANT 45’s goals include working with more than 20,000 North Texas students (Grades 3-5) to log a minimum combined 45,000 service-learning hours. Daryl Johnston, who sits on the North
Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee’s Board of Directors and is an NFL analyst for FOX, is chair of the SLANT 45 Action Team.
“Getting kids at a younger age and instilling that community spirit in them and getting them to actually think about what it is in their community to engage them, how to use networking, critical thinking, and problem solving, and then validate them, is what this is all about,” said Johnson.
Local volunteers include the five North Texas chapters of Junior League and five chapters of The Links Inc.
Want to know more? Go to www.slant45.org/
“Now you know I have no bias in this whatsoever, but Fort Worth is the best city in the region. I have never been to a city where the connection of the community to its downtown is anything like it is in Fort Worth.”
— Johnny Campbell, President and CEO, Sundance Square
“We have the capability on this one day in time to basically reach out and touch up to a billion people. This absolutely is the best thing ever to come to North Texas.”
— Rosie Moncrief, Super Bowl Host Committee Board
to showcase the by then 115-year-old Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, the oldest Stock Show in the country, as well as shine a remarkable light on the sport of professional rodeo,” said Bradford S. Barnes, executive vice president and general manager. “After all, Fort Worth is where the West begins.”
But Fort Worth is not only Western. It also prides itself on some of the most incredible museum districts in the country and a world-class zoo, all attractions for the visitors the Super Bowl will draw.
“This Super Bowl win is a touchdown for our city — and for everyone in North Texas,” said the Fort Worth mayor.
“The NFL ‘gets’ that this is going to be addressed as a regional effort,” Moncrief said. “It is not the Dallas Super Bowl. It is not the Arlington Super Bowl. It is not the Fort Worth Super Bowl. It’s the North Texas Super Bowl.”
“I submit if we can do this and do it right and set the bar as high as I know we are capable of setting it, then there is nothing we can’t do in the future,” he said. “That includes making it extremely difficult for anyone who follows us, giving the NFL every reason to want to get this North Texas event in a regular rotation as soon as possible.”
Arlington mayor Dr. Robert Cluck agrees.
“The North Texas Super Bowl is about regionality,” he said. “The economic advantage will go throughout North Texas, and I’m just really proud of that… We want people, whether they’re local or coming from out of state or out of the country, to feel that they’re unique and treated with kindness and respect. This is what it’s all about. If we do a good job at that, we will get a Super Bowl every four or five years.”
lines that separate us are being blurred. It’s not going to happen overnight, but the mayors have made good progress over the last nine months.
“We’ve got good people involved from all over North Texas. These people understand that it’s a moment in time,” Lively said. “There’ll be more Super Bowls for sure in this stadium. When you have the first one, that’s when you make history. Everything we’re doing is building a template for this game and the ones that will follow. And there’s no margin for error.”
At stake are other major events such as perhaps a World Cup or an Olympics.
SCHEDULED SUPER BOWL EVENTS TARRANT COUNTY
2010
“We have a strong financial base,” Lively said. “We’ve raised $15.5 million of corporate underwriting so far and a big chunk of that has come from Fort Worth companies, which is very significant. At the end of our first full year of our expanded Host Committee’s operation, we feel very good about the progress made. We attribute it to the spirit of the region.”
Feb. 25 – Emerging Business Workshop, Cowboys Stadium
March 6 – Faith Hill, Bass Hall
Sept. 10 – Concert, Cowboys Stadium
2011
Feb. 3 – Host Committee Gala, Billy Bob’s Feb. 5 – Taste of the NFL, Fort Worth Convention Center
Feb. 5 – AFC Fan Party, downtown, Fort Worth
Feb. 6 – NFL Tailgate, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington
Feb. 6 – Super Bowl XLV, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington
The Gaylord Texan, located in Tarrant County, is the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys and has been designated as the corporate hotel for the Super Bowl.
Getting a Super Bowl is one thing, says Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate, but then reality sets in.
“You’ve gone through a lot of excitement and then, you think, boy, the time is passing really quick,” he said. “But the cities will be ready. Grapevine will be ready. We are neatly poised to be a part of this great event for North Texas. It’s the first and hopefully, one of many of the benefits from the Cowboys Stadium, and Dallas and Tarrant County, and the cities working together.”
He, too, stressed the regional impact.
“Great lengths have been taken to make this a regional production,” Tate said. “We’re very excited to be included, and we’re very grateful that we have some of the assets and facilities that allow us to benefit and have worldwide recognition.”
In late 2007, Bill Lively became the Super Bowl Host Committee volunteer president and CEO. He went full-time in January 2009, overseeing dayto-day business operations and reporting to the Host Committee and its chairman, Roger Staubach.
“When I first became involved, I saw this football game as a catalyst to unite this region like it’s never been done before,” Lively said. “And you know what? It’s happening, and it’s exciting. Mayors are uniting, and the
Part of that is due to Hillwood’s Mike Berry.
“He’s taking this as something that is historic and significant. He understands that, and he has really opened up doors for us in Fort Worth to visit with corporate CEOs," Lively said.
Berry’s original involvement was through Hillwood’s commitment to be a founding sponsor early on in the formation of the Host Committee.
“The team we’ve put together is doing a heck of a job,” Berry said.
“Basically, we sell packages to raise the money that we as a region have committed to the NFL. You’re buying more than a package of assets — tickets and advertising. You’re buying into this effort and there’s also a community piece to it. The leads that come out of the Host Committee’s work are pretty substantial.”
It is about organization and looking to the future, Berry said.
“To me, it’s about getting in a core group of community leaders, both private individuals and corporations across the whole region who are building a system of relationships and infrastructure and organization that has a chance to become something that lives beyond Super Bowl,” Berry said. “If this organization is successful, and we do a great job at Super Bowl XLV, the organization that’s left behind can then become the organization that can chase the next Super Bowl. It could truly become a marketing and relationship body that can keep the region together for a lot of different activities,” he said.
Staubach agrees.
“The Super Bowl Host Committee wants to make Super Bowl XLV a very rewarding event for North Texas and for the National Football League so they will come back to our great region,” he said. “ Our main goal is to make sure that NFL is happy and in turn, they bring the Super Bowl back for future games.”
The level of potential exposure is stunning.
“We have the capability on this one day in time to basically reach out and touch up to a billion people,” said Rosie Moncrief. “This absolutely is the best thing ever to come to North Texas.”
And there is a lot to sell.
“Here in Fort Worth we have one of the most vibrant and safe down-
towns anywhere in America. We are blessed to have a city core where a guest can come in, park his car in his hotel garage downtown, and never have to retrieve his car until he leaves our city. Where else can you find that?” she said.
“We have one of the most incredible museum districts in the world, and it’s ever-growing. We have the Historic Stockyards with that true Western heritage that we’re so proud of and that we preserve, but we also have Sundance Square, one of the most respected and successful downtown business areas of any place in the nation.”
Johnny Campbell, president and CEO of Sundance Square, likes the sound of that.
“Now you know I have no bias in this whatsoever, but Fort Worth is the best city in the region,” Campbell said. “I have never been to a city where the connection of the community to its downtown is anything like it is in Fort Worth.”
And that is a sales tool.
“We are already seeing meeting planners and a number of corporate groups, including the NFL, that are interested in doing an array of events and meetings in downtown Fort Worth for Super Bowl. If they don’t already know what the locals know, they will quickly learn what the locals know,” Campbell said. “And that is, if you want to connect with Tarrant County and Fort Worth on a public high-profile center-of-the-universe kind of level, that’s going to occur in Sundance Square. And the locals probably knew that before I did.”
It makes recruiting easy.
“All I have to do is let them walk the streets of Sundance Square. The selling does itself,” he said. “This Super Bowl effort is going to be the opportunity to introduce itself in that same way to people who have not had a chance to visit Fort Worth — yet.
“Folks look at downtown and they think ‘Wow. It’s clean. It’s beautiful. It’s got this mix of architecture.’ But let me tell you the other thing it has,” Campbell said. “It has the strongest commercial, residential and retail occupancy of anywhere else in this part of the country.”
Business opportunities for women and minorities
An important component of the Host Committee is the Emerging Business Action Team, a program founded by the NFL in 1994 to help minority- and women-owned businesses with business opportunities at Super Bowls.
The North Texas team is co-chaired by native Fort Worthian Gina PuenteBrancato, CEO/co-founder of Puente-Brancato Enterprises Inc., and Emmitt Smith, former Dallas Cowboys running back, and CEO of ESmith Legacy, Inc., a Dallas-based commercial real estate development and acquisition firm.
Smith originally was asked to be an honorary chairman of this action team.
“There are some things I agree to chair in an honorary position,” Smith said. “When it came down to looking at the Super Bowl Host Committee, and being a part of the emerging business platform, instead of being an honorary chairman of something that is so big, so significant, especially in this particular region, and as a small business owner myself, I felt like I could add value by being a co-chair.”
Both he and Puente-Brancato are on the Committee’s Board of Directors.
It’s a good team, says Puente-Brancato.
“We’ve got a great momentum with this committee. My big hope is for us to really put a mark on how this program is perceived from here on out,” she said. “We are loaded with talented entrepreneurs here in North Texas, so we’d better do a bang-up job because we’ve got a lot of things going for us.”
Emerging Business Workshops are scheduled for Feb. 25 at Cowboys Stadium, and in April. (The date and venue is yet to be announced.) For more information and online registration: northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness/ emerging-opportunity.
“There’s a difference between unity of purpose and single-mindedness. In Fort Worth, everyone has a common purpose — the Fort Worth way. Everyone in Fort Worth also has the Super Bowl on their master calendar,” he said. “We’re just beginning to see the sheer scale of impact.”
On an average February day, Fort Worth hotels will have a 50 percent occupancy rate. But that won’t be the case next February. Fort Worth has 13,000 rooms in its city inventory, and the NFL will block most of the rooms in the immediate downtown area.
DuBois, of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, anticipates filling
30,000 “room nights” over a four-day period then — close to $9 million in hotel revenue alone.
“It could be a $20 million week for us. I don’t know. I’ll tell you afterwards,” DuBois said with a smile. “I can tell you this: It’s going to be like Christmas in February. Our downtown marketing theme is ‘You Get It When You Get Here.’ We’re not going to be presumptuous by any means, but we’re pretty confident that Fort Worth will do very well.”
Sundance and the Stockyards will fill up on the Friday and Saturday night before, he says.
“But we’re going to build a database of the corporate executives who come here. We’d like to have at least 50 companies visit because on Monday, guess what? They will leave and say, ‘Wow, this was awesome. Let’s bring our national sales meeting here. Let’s bring our training programs here. Let’s bring our annual convention here. Let’s relocate and have a North Texas office here.’ So, our goal is to maximize this opportunity with a high percentage of Fortune 500 companies’ executives represented in our city,” DuBois said.
Most Super Bowl Host Committees pool resources with the NFL to generate events in their respective cities or regions during the week before the Super Bowl.
The North Texas Host Committee has planned a year-long countdown, the keystone of which is the 2010 Kick-Off Concert Series, which features internationally renowned performers. Three concerts will comprise the series: Faith Hill on March 6 at Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall; Sting, on May 22, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas; and on Sept. 10, the grand finale act — a performer is yet to be announced — at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
The three-pronged concert has been packaged as a subscription, which basically is a ticket that gets you into all three concerts. The Host Committee has 1,900 subscription tickets to sell. That’s the seating capacity of Bass Performance Hall. Subscription holders will have the best seats at the finale at Cowboys Stadium. Beyond that, to fill the stadium, tickets will go on sale to the general public. Information is available at www. northtexassuperbowl.com/xlvinsider/concert-series/ update/update.html
The Host Committee will hold its gala at world-famous Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards on Thursday before the Super Bowl game.
“When people go to Miami for a Super Bowl, they go to the beach,” said Billy Bob’s marketing director, Pam Minick. “When they come to Tarrant County, they come to Billy Bob’s to do some two-stepping. We’re the real deal here in the Stockyards. It’s not what we do; it’s who we are.”
She’s confident Billy Bob’s and other venues in the Stockyards will get a lot of corporate parties and individual visitors.
“But for me, putting on my marketing hat, it’s not about what hap-
“We’re going to build a database of the corporate executives who come here. We’d like to have at least 50 companies visit because on Monday, guess what? They will leave and say, ‘Wow, this was awesome. Let’s bring our national sales meeting here. Let’s bring our training programs here. Let’s bring our annual convention here. Let’s relocate and have a North Texas office here.’ ”
— David DuBois, President and CEO, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
“When people go to Miami for a Super Bowl, they go to the beach. When they come to Tarrant County, they come to Billy Bob’s to do some two-stepping. We’re the real deal here in the Stockyards. It’s not what we do; it’s who we are.”
—Pam
Minick, director of marketing, Billy Bob’s Texas
pens that week,” Minick said. “It’s about what happens during the four or five years after that. People are going to see Fort Worth on television, feel the flavor and want to come here as a destination.
I think the ones who visit will come back. If they haven’t thought of Fort Worth as a vacation destination, they will after this trip.”
Michael Morris, director of transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, chairs the Host Committee’s Transportation Action Team.
The North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee needs thousands of volunteers to help show off the region in the months leading up to the Super Bowl. There are needs in a number of areas, including assisting with the NFL Experience, greeting at hotels and airports and staffing volunteer headquarters. You can read the requirements for volunteers and find a signup form at: volunteers@northtexassuperbowd.com.
Want to buy tickets for the concert series? www.northtexassuperbowl.com/xlvinsider/concertseries/update/update.html
Morris has promised a Super Bowl with rail for transportation to the game from both Fort Worth and Dallas. Initiatives include promoting the Tom Landry Highway and showcasing transportation companies in the region during the week of Super Bowl.
“We’ve been meeting for over 10 months now putting regional transportation plans together. This has been a very positive and productive experience,” he said.
Staging a great Super Bowl is important, says legendary former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith.
“Anytime you have an opportunity to host a Super Bowl, you want to put your best foot forward and establish a great experience for the businesses coming from around the world to see a super Super Bowl,” he said.
“It’s our job as the Super Bowl Host Committee to provide a unique experience for them. Hopefully that experience goes off without any hitches, and we will have the NFL say, ‘Wow, what an experience in North Texas. That’s one of the best Super Bowl experiences I’ve ever had in my entire life. We need to come back here again,’” Smith said.
“I believe it will be the best,” he said. “You know they do everything big here in Texas.”
Mayor Moncrief said that North Texas leaders understand how the region is turning into a megatropolis and growth is moving east to west.
“Our city limits and county lines are becoming blurred,” he said. “We are very much affected by the ripple effect of ‘what happens in Dallas affects Fort Worth, what happens in Fort Worth affects Dallas, what happens in Denton affects Bedford, and so on,’ ” Moncrief said. “We are interdependent.”
Still, Fort Worth could not find itself in a better position.
“Obviously, it is of tremendous benefit to our city with the new stadium being in Arlington, which, of course, is in Tarrant County, and also geographically closer to Fort Worth than it is to Dallas. It is no accident that we have the third busiest airport on the planet,” he said. "All of that bodes well when you lay out the visual for potential venues that are coming to North Texas, to understand the region.”
Moncrief says the best way to visualize the North Texas Super Bowl is to imagine a gridiron.
“The West goal post is Fort Worth where the AFC champions will be staying in our new Omni Hotel. Fort Worth will host the AFC Fan Party. The AFC team will practice at Texas Christian University,” he said.
“The East goal post is Dallas. Dallas will host the NFC Fan Party. The NFC team will be staying at the Omni Mandalay in Los Colinas,
and will practice at the Dallas Cowboys facilities in Valley Ranch.
“The 50-yard line is Arlington, and the stadium itself, where the game will be played,” Moncrief said. “Smaller cities are also very much a part.”
A huge part of the Super Bowl experience is the Taste of the NFL, a charity event held on the night before the Super Bowl.
On Feb. 5, 2011, the event will celebrate its 20th anniversary in the Fort Worth Convention Center. Each NFL team will feature a chef with a specialty from each team’s market, as well as a team Legacy player to sign autographs. Area chefs will showcase their food. A silent auction and a concert complete the experience. About 30 percent of the funds raised at this event will go to North Texas food banks. The rest will go to food banks across the country. It is anticipated that the event will raise $1 million during Super Bowl XLV.
It will be a busy night for Kirk Slaughter, director of Public Facilities and Events for the city of Fort Worth. His responsibilities include the Will Rogers Memorial Center and the Fort Worth Convention Center.
“The folks who put this on are really good at what they do,” Slaughter said. “Everything is volunteered, and they have a true passion for helping. We’re really fortunate to be hosting this at the Convention Center. I’ve had an opportunity to attend one of these, and it’s very well-managed and put together, and a lot of fun.”
He gives Mike and Rosie Moncrief much credit.
“They’ve been engaged 100 percent and are making things happen,” he said. “Getting the Taste of the NFL to Fort Worth was one of those things.”
Rosie Moncrief is excited about this particular event, she said, because she likes things that touch the community in a very special way.
“We are in a down economy right now, and we have a lot of families that are suffering,” Moncrief said. “That means that by purchasing a ticket to this event that’s so much fun, you will be touching the lives of thousands of people. To me, that is one of the significant things that happen as being part of the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee. I can guarantee that the Taste will be big, and it will be memorable.”
We Got the Ball. Now What?
Rosie Moncrief said that one of the most exciting times in her life was being a part of the bid committee but the gravity of hosting a Super Bowl started to sink in on the plane ride from Nashville back to Texas.
“When we went through the bid process, we knew that we were counting on our communities in the North Texas region,” she said.
“We have to work in total concert and cooperation with the Host Committee,” Moncrief said. “But we also have to go to our respective cities and energize the people. If we don’t, it’s like expecting to win the lottery without purchasing a lottery ticket.”
With the team that Fort Worth has assembled, that’s unlikely. It’s more like they bought all the tickets in the store.
It’s because they have something to sell.
“Fort Worth is not a city in Texas,” Rosie Moncrief says. “Fort Worth is a city that is Texas.”
Maybe a billion people will know that come next February.
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Glamour Girl
1921 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Ste. A 817.460.9595 Glamourgirlus.com
Lang’s Bridal and Tuxedo 1115 E. Pioneer Pkwy., Ste. 103 817.277.0341 Langsbridal.com
Catering
Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd. 817.640.9981 Cacharel.net
The Classic Gourmet 1111 Wet n Wild Way 817.557.2700 Theclassicgourmet.com
Euro Cater 1316 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.461.9049 Eurocater.com
North Texas Catering 201 E. Abram St., Ste. 400 817.303.8333 Cateringdfw.com
Cakes A Slice of Life 911 Fiero Dr. 817.467.9193
Confections in Cake PO Box 152625 817.821.4106 Confectionsincake.com
The Classic Gourmet 1111 Wet n Wild Way 817.557.2700 Theclassicgourmet.com
Florists
Bailey Flowers 1000 W. Arkansas Ln., Ste. 100 817.804.0038 Baileyflowers.com
Blooms Forever 801 Stadium Dr., Ste. 105r 817.276.9800 Bloomsforever.biz
Cannon Floral Co. Inc. 512 W. Division St. 817.261.2731 Cannonfloral.com
Invitations
Gene Allen's 1638 W. Randol Mill Rd. 817.277.7501 geneallens.com
Paper Capers 2408 W. Abrams 817.261.0076
Paper Dots 6204 S. Cooper St., Ste. 114 817.551.8969 Paperdotstx.com
Photographers Helmutwalker Photography 214.695.9391 Helmutwalker.com
Humza Yasin Photography 2821 McKinney Ave. 817.903.9386 Humzayasin.com
Bridal Apparel
Alfred Angelo 3211 Preston Rd. 214.618.4044 Alfredangelo.com
Blush Couture Co. 2422 Allen St. 214.303.0077 Blushcouture.com
Bridal Salon at Stanley Korshak 500 Crescent Ct., Ste. 100 214.871.3600 Stanleykorshak.com
Carolina Herrera 31 Highland Park Village 214.219.6060 Carolinaherrera.com
Crown Collection Veils and Tiaras 17304 Preston Rd., Ste. 800 972.818.7784
David’s Bridal 13330 Preston Rd. 214.360.0270 Davidsbridal.com
Debra’s 3601 Ross Ave. 214.826.5095 Debrasdress.com
Lasting Bridal Couture 14809 Inwood Rd. 972.960.1800 Lastingbridalcouture.com
Lenz Boutique 9741 Preston Rd., Ste. 300 877.705.9393 Lenzcollection.com
Leticia Olivo 5149 Richard Ave., Ste. 2114 214.536.8639
Lou Lou 4417 Lovers Ln. 214.521.8833 Louloushoe.com
Lulu’s Bridal Boutique 2728 Routh St. 214.871.9610 Stardustcelebrations.com
Mockingbird Bridal 5602 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214.823.6873 mockingbirdbridal.com
Neiman Marcus Downtown 1618 Main St. 214.741.6911 Neimanmarcus.com
Patsy’s, A Bridal Boutique 4244 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.528.1227 Patsysbridal.com
Prashe Fusion 13654 Welch Rd. 972.980.4483
Priscilla of Boston 4000 Villanova St. Preston Center 215.691.0669 Priscillaofboston.com
Shemara Couture 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 703A 469.855.4890 Shemarabridal.com
StarDust Celebrations 6464 W. Plano Pkwy. 972.781.1619 Stardustcelebrations.com
Terry Costa 12817 Preston Rd., Ste. 138 972.385.6100
Terrycosta.com
The Bridal Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue Galleria 13550 Dallas Pkwy. 972.458.7000 Saksfifthavenue.com
Warren Barron 53 Highland Park Village 214.526.8400 Warrenbarron.com
Watters & Watters 4801 Spring Valley Rd. 972.991.6994 Watters.com
Cakes Ambassador Cakes and Catering High Point Centre 12225 Greenville Ave., Ste. 700 972.463.1704 Ambassadorcakes andcatering.com
Black Forest Bakery 5811 Blackwell St. 214.987.9090
Dallas Affaires Cake Company 2307 Abrams Rd. 214.826.9409 Dallasaffairescakeco.com
Elena’s Cakes 4902 Greenville Ave. 214.827.9338 Elenascakes.com
Fancy Cakes by Lauren 11111 N. Central Expwy., Ste. D 214.828.9030 Fancycakesbylauren.com
Frosted Art 1546 Edison St. 214.760.8707 Frostedart.com
Jackie Spratt Cakes 3408 McFarlin Blvd. 214.780.0404 Jackiesprattcakes.com
La Duni 4264 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.520.6888 Laduni.com
Le Gateau Cakery 3128 Harvard Ave. 214.528.6102 Legateaucakery.com
Romano’s Bakery
6465 E. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 320 214.821.5056 Romanosbakery.com
Society Bakery 3426-B Greenville Ave. 214.827.1411 Societybakery.com
Stein’s Bakery 12829 Preston Rd., Ste. 417 972.385.9911
Tart Pastry Boutique & Studio 5219 W. Lovers Ln., Ste. B 469.335.8919 Tartbakerydallas.com
Zaguan Latin Café & Bakery
2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.219.8393 Zaguanbakery.com
Catering
Abacus 4511 McKinney Ave. 214.559.3111 Kentrathbun.com/abacus
CN Catering 2115 Butler St. 214.821.2514 Cncatering.com
Creative Cuisine
1503 LBJ Frwy., Ste. 126 469.461.0427 Creativecuisinegroup.com
George’s Catering 2777 N. Stemmons Frwy., Ste. 110 A 214.752.6851 Georgecatering.com
Gil’s Elegant Catering 1001 MacArthur Blvd. 214.356.7779 Gilselegantcatering.com
La Duni 4264 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.520.6888 Laduni.com
Wynnwood 2711 N. Haskell Ave., Ste. 5 214.515.5184 Wynnwood.com
Ceremony/Reception Venues
Aldredge House 5500 Swiss Ave. 214.368.4621 Aldredgehouse.net
Annabelle Mansion 629 John Charles Dr. 214.236.6705 Mansionwedding.com
Arlington Hall at Lee Park 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. 214.520.0977 Arlingtonhallatleepark.com
Arts District Banquet Facility 2001 Ross Ave., Mezz Level, Ste. 250 214.979.3111 Artsdistrictbanquets.com Ashton Gardens
2001 Ashton Gardens Ln. 940.498.4273 Ashtongardens.com
Avanti Fountain Place 1445 Ross Ave., Ste. 150 214.965.9396 Avantirestaurants.com
Belo Mansion 2101 Ross Ave. 214.220.0239 Belomansion.com
Brookhaven Country Club 3333 Golfing Green Dr. 972.243.6151 Brookhavenclub.com
Cityplace 2711 N. Haskell Ave., Ste. 100 214.515.5100 Chgcityplace.com
Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora St. 214.979.6430 Crowcollection.org
Cooper Guest Lodge 12200 Preston Rd. 972.386.0306 Theguestlodge.com
Dallas Arboretum 8617 Garland Rd. 214.515.6500 Dallasarboretum.org
Dallas Museum of Art 1717 N. Harwood 214.922.1382 Dallasmuseumofart-events. com
Four Season Resort and Club at Las Colinas 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving 972.717.0700 Fourseasons.com/dallas
Hackberry Creek Country Club 1901 W. Royal Ln. 972.869.2631 Hackberrycreekcc.com
Hickory Street Annex 501 Second Ave., Ste. B - 200 214.828.1414 Hickorystreetannex.comHilton
Anatole 2201 Stemmons Fwy. 214.748.1200 Anatole.hilton.com
Hilton Dallas Park Cities 5954 Luther Ln. 214.368.0400 Dallasparkcities.hilton.com
Hotel Palomar 5300 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214.520.7969 Hotelpalomar.com
Hotel ZaZa 2332 Leonard St. 214.468.8399 Hotelzaza.com
INFOMART 1950 Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 2012 214.800.8000
Infomartusa.com
La Cima Club 5215 N. O’Connor Rd. Irving 972.869.2266 Lacimaclub.com
Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O’Connor Rd. Irving 972.541.1141 Lascolinascc.com
Level Two
703 McKinney Ave., Ste. 116 214.674.0976 Leveltwoevents.com
Magnolia Hotel 1401 Commerce St. 214.915.6500 Magnoliahotels.com
Marie Gabrielle Restaurant & Gardens
2728 N. Harwood, Ste. 160 214.871.2097 Marie-gabrielle.com
Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora St. 214.242.5100 Nashersculpturecenter.org
Park City Club 5956 Sherry Ln., Ste. 1700 214.373.0756 Parkcityclub.net
Prestonwood Country Club 15909 Preston Rd. 972.239.7111 Prestonwoodcc.org
Rosewood Crescent Hotel 400 Crescent Ct. 214.871.3200 Rosewoodcrescent.com
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. 214.559.2100 Mansiononturtlecreek.com
The Adolphus Hotel 1321 Commerce St. 214.742.8200 Hoteladolphus.com
The Empire Room 1401 Elm St. 48th Floor Elm Place 972.237.5940 Empireroomdallas.com
The Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa 2927 Maple Ave. 800.921.8498 Stoneleighhotel.com
The Village Country Club 8308 Southwestern Blvd. 214.772.3100 Thevillageapts.com
Three Three Three First Avenue 333 First Ave. 214.826.0467 Threethreethreefirstavenue. com
Union Station
400 S. Houston St. 214.741.7825 Unionstationdallas.com
Warwick Melrose Hotel 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.521.5151 Warwickmelrosedallas.com
W Dallas-Victory 2440 Victory Park Ln. 214.397.4100 Whotels.com/Dallas
Flowers A Stylish Soiree 501 2nd Ave., Ste. A-900 214.566.7722 Astylishsoiree.com
Apples to Zinnias 4024 Villanova St. 214.361.2200 Applestozinnias.com
Avant Garden 4 Highland Park Village 214.559.3432 avantgarde.com
Bella Flora of Dallas 2010 Century Center Blvd., Ste. 22 Irving 972.445.1200 Bellafloraofdallas.com
Botanical Art 1330 Hi Line Dr. 214.243.8584 Botanicalartdesign.com
Cebolla Fine Flowers 4415 Lovers Ln. 214.369.7673 Cebollafineflowers.com
Cocktails & Caviar 1430 Dragon St., Studio 11 214.698.6300 Cocktailsandcaviar.com
Cymbidium 412 W. Bethel Rd. 214.823.4311 Cymbidiumflowers.com
Dr. Delphinium Designs & Events 5806 W. Lovers Ln. 214.522.9911 Drdelphinium.com
Fete des Fleurs 127 Leslie St. 214.651.1113 Fetedesfleurs.com
Five Star Floral Design and Events
5939 Willow Wood Ln. 214.522.2271 Donniebrown.com
Fleurt Floral Design 214.350.7676 Fleurtflowers.com
Freesia Dallas 1621 Dragon St. 214.658.9757 Freesiadallas.com
Harold Hand Creative
157 Pittsburg St. 214.522.2120 Haroldhand.com
I Love Flowers 4347 W. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 190 214.357.9577 Iloveflowersdallas.com
Installation Floral 4038 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 102 214.558.2657 Installationfloral.com
Jordan Payne Events 2633 McKinney Ave. #130, Ste. 206 214.577.5880 Jordanpayneevents.com
KaBloom of Dallas 5225 Beltline Rd., Ste. 208 972.661.2199 Kabloomofdallas.com
KP::Event Designs 1327 Empire Central Dr., Ste. 260-B 972.748.3644 Kpeventdesigns.com
Liland’s Special Event Productions 1421 N. Industrial Blvd., Ste. 101 214.748.1191 Lilandssep.com
Mockingbird Lane Florist 5606 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214.821.1433 Mockingbirdflorist.com
Rusty Glenn Designs 2016 Lucas Dr. 214.219.2016
The Garden Gate 2615 Routh St. 214.220.1272
The Wildflower 2720 W. Mockingbird Ln. 214.357.5364
Timeless Fiori 2821 McKinney Ave., Ste. 7 972.979.8415 Timelessfiori.com
Todd Event Design Creative Services 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 206 214.749.0400 Toddevents.com
Valentine Weddings 14315 Inwood Rd., Ste. 101 972.386.9854 Valentineweddingstore.com
Village Garden & Gallery 1350 Manufacturing St., Ste. 211 214.741.1470 Villagegardengallery.com
Your Perfect Wedding by Di Fiori 2431 Shorecrest Dr. 214.746.2800 Yourperfectwedding.com
Zen Floral Design
Imagine your wedding in the heart of Sundance Square surrounded by European style and modern sophistication. With our renowned cuisine and a well-versed team of wedding specialists you will have the freedom to be fully in the moment… the moment of a lifetime.
• Exquisite settings to host ceremonies and wedding receptions
• Full-Service Off Premise caterer
• Perfect venue for Rehearsal Dinners
• Delicious Food and Beautiful Presentation by our Executive Chef
• Non-Member Rates available… all at a surprisingly affordable price in Downtown Fort Worth
817.878.4051
www.cityclubfw.com
weddings@cityclubfw.com
blissfulchat.blogspot.com
4024 Villanova St. 214.361.2200 Applestozinnias.com
Invitations
A Very Special Delivery
5329 W. University Blvd. 214.357.2424
Blue Butterfly Design 5527 W. Amherst Ave. 214.902.3738
Calligraphic Arts Design Studio 5025 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 2006 214.522.4731 Calligraphicarts.com
Campbell Stationers
6131 Luther Ln., Ste. 224 214.692.8380
Caspari H. George 2100 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 2323 214.742.5515
Cymbidium 412 W. Bethel Rd. 214.823.4311 Cymbidiumflowers.com
Design Roots 9304 Liptonshire Dr. 214.724.1087 Design-roots.com
French Blue 5019 McKinney Ave. 214.219.0508
Imaj Design Group 972.334.9717
Imajdesign.net
Invitation Creations
4035 Timberglen Rd. 972.380.9398 Invitationcreations.net
It’s A Wrap 25 Highland Park Village, Ste. 106 214.520.9727 Itsawrapdallas.com
Lovely Wedding Invitations 5301 Alpha Rd., Ste. 355 877.838.9964 Lovelyweddinginvitations.com
Needle In A Haystack 6911 Preston Rd. 214.528.2850 Needleinahaystack.biz
Paper Affair
5710 W. Lovers Ln., Ste. 105 214.654.9545 Paperaffair.com
Paper & Chocolate 5460 W. Lovers Ln., Ste. 236 214.357.2737 Paperandchocolate.com
Papyrus-Galleria 13350 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 2695 972.386.8744 Papyrusonline.com
Papyrus-Northpark
1460 Northpark Center 214.265.7187 Papyrusonline.com
Party Bazaar Inc. 4435 Lovers Ln. 214.528.4795 Partybazaardallas.com
Polka-Dots 6641 Ridgeview Ctr. 214.739.2107
Pomegranates the Party Place 8411 Preston Rd., Ste. 102 214.696.4550 Partyplacedallas.com
RSVP/Soiree 1937 Irving Blvd. 214.350.7787 Dallasrsvp.com
Suzanne Roberts 6718 Snider Plaza 214.369.8336 Suzannerobertsgifts.com
Valentine Weddings 14315 Inwood Rd., Ste. 101 972.386.9854 Valentineweddingstore.com
Write Selection
314 Preston Royal Village 214.750.0531 Writeselection.net
Photography Absolute Photography 214.455.6159 Absolutephoto.biz
A Candid Image Photo & Video
2956 N. Camino Lagos 214.621.6088 Acandidimage.com
Alex Ham Photography 100 Parkhouse St. 214.534.7646 Alexhamphoto.com
Allison Davis Photography 972.754.8037 Adavisphotos.com
A Love Story Photography 214.240.0092 Alovestoryphotography.com
Andrea Polito Photography Inc.
311 N. Market St., Ste. 325 214.748.1888 Politoweddings.com
Angela Helbing Photography 214.264.4610 Angelaphoto.com
Anne Silverman Bridal Portraits 1330 Hi Line Dr. 214.533.5868 Annesilvermanphotography. com
Beaux Arts Photography 469.684.4305 Beauxartsphoto.com
Blue Lens Studios 972.463.4656
Bluelensstudios.com
BluDoor Studios 205 Miron Dr. 817.488.4887 Bludoorstudios.com
Braden Harris 214.557.0227 Bradenharris.com
Breathe Photography 817.879.2813 Breathephotography.com
Brooks Weddings 214.274.2683 Brooksweddings.com
Chris Moseley Photographuy 214.632.3219 Chrismoseley.com
Cindy Mills Photography 214.384.5191 Cindymillsphotography.com
Donnalynn & Company 2813 Milton 214.739.6937 Donnalynnphotography.com
Edward Ramirez 205 Miron Dr. 817.488.4887 Edwardramirez.com
Fran Reisner Photography 972.529.6362 Franreisner.com
Greg Blomberg Photography 214.549.0001 Weddingsdallas.com
Helmutwalker Photography 214.695.9391 Helmutwalker.com
J. May Photography 469.569.1719 Jmayphoto.com
Jason Kindig Photography 469.235.0300 Jasonkindig.com
Jay Conlon Photography 214.395.4884 Jayconlon.com
Jeremy Gilliam Photography 972.272.2780 Jeremygilliam.com
John Derryberry Photography 5757 W. Lovers Ln., Ste. 310 214.357.5457 Johnderryberry.com
John Haynsworth 86 Highland Park Village 214.559.3700 Haynsworthphotography.com
John Tilley Photography. 9038 Redondo Dr. 214.358.4747 Johntilleyphotography.com
Joseph Mark Photography 1409 S. Lamar St., Ste. 220 972.669.0911 Josephmarkweddings.com
JP Beato III Photography 832.724.7706 Jpbeato.com
J Roberts Photography 972.921.0165 Jrobertsweddings.com
Julie Robles Photography Irving 972.259.1369 Julieroblesphotography.com
Jules & Albie Photography 514 S. Hastings 972.342.1078 Julesandalbie.com
Karlisch Photography 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 580 214.244.9995 Karlischphotography.com
Kelly Alexander 214.321.3918 Kellyalexander.com
Kevin Curtis Photography 972.236.6712 Kevincurtisphotography.com
KJ Images Photography 972.672.1663 Kjimages.com
KV Photography 214.766.9836 Kv-photo.net
Larry Sengbush Photographer 1356 Chemical St. 214.363.3264 Sengbush.com
Lizzette Photography 214.529.6298 Lizzettephotography.com
Looking Glass Photography 214.597.6182 Lookingg.com
Mist Photography 888.764.6478 Mist.com
Perez Photography 15635 Quorum Dr. 469.877.4725 Perezweddings.com
Peyronet Photography 817.707.7487 Peyronetphotography.com
Portraits of Timeless Elegance 2041 Farrington St. 214.476.2800 Timelessportraits.com
Richard M. Lighty Photography 2400 McKinney Ave., Ste. 200 214.720.0256 Lightyphotographers.com
Sallee Photography 972.869.3300 Salleephotography.com
Scott Hagar Photography 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 505 214.520.8182 Scotthagar.com
Shari Hunt
4115 Rawlings St. 214.315.9242 Sharihunt.com
Sil Azevedo Photography 214.232.4471 Silazevedo.com
Silver Screen Photography 817.313.4198 silverscreenphotography.com
Southern Flair Photography 2214 W. Park Row Dr. 817.277.0477 sflair.com
Studio Works Photography 900 W. Abram St. 817.801.8585 studioworkstx.com
Subtle-Image Photography 2917 Elm St., Ste. C 469.222.2606 Subtle-image.com
Thao Nguyen Photography PO Box 303064 315.256.5606 Thaophotography.com
Thisbe Grace Photography 3023 Commerce St., Studio A 214.749.4036 Thisbegrace.com
Twomey Photography 214.435.9763 Twomeyphotography.com
Vanessa Gavalya Photography 214.284.0018 Vgphotography.com
Veritaz Photography 214.298.6403 Veritaz.com
VIM Studio 3000 Carlisle, Ste. 200 214.544.0088 Vimstudio.com
Visual Image Photography & Videography Inc. 14315 Inwood Rd., Ste. 102 214.335.3819 Lidestriphoto.com
W Studios
4402 Colleyville Blvd. 972.839.2277 Wstudiosinc.com3010 S. Videography A Candid Image Photo & Video 2956 N. Camino Lagos 214.621.6088 Acandidimage.com
Aliwood Video 2131 N. Collins St. 817.455.9267 aliwoodvideo.com
Cherished Moments Videographer 972.880.6452 Cherishedmomentsvideo.com
Elixir Entertainment
THE FORT WORT H CLUB
awaits your wedding celebration. For generations, this exclusive downtown club has been the preferred setting for the most elegant and romantic gatherings in the city. Indulge in the historic Horizon ballroom, reminiscent of the 1920’s era, featuring grand chandeliers and arched windows. Or, host your reception in The Top of the Town, a more contemporary venue with one of the most spectacular views in downtown. Your menu will be perfectly prepared by Chef Timothy Prefontaine, gold medal winner in the 2008 Culinary Olympics. Enjoy a virtual tour now at www.fortworthclub.com...then call Hope Kahan, your personal wedding coordinator, to begin planning your dream reception today.
Hope Kahan
Director of Catering 817-338-3490
hkahan@fortworthclub.com
www.fortworthclub.com
2707 Cole Ave., Ste. 416 214.520.3004 Elixir-entertainment.com
Hakim Sons Studio 1430 Dragon St., Ste. 17 800.713.8913
Hakimsonsfilms.com
Josh Dutton Videography 214.560.7575 Joshdutton.net
Lenicam Video Productions
5808 Furneaux Dr., Ste. 340 972.378.0446 Lenicam.com/weddings.html
MIP Video
214.422.9036
Open Windows Productions
214.552.3355
Openwindowproductions.com
Rendon Media
4925 Greenville Ave., Ste. 200 469.232.4513
Rendonmedia.com/weddings. html
Soulbox Productions 972.922.3134 Soulboxproductions.com
Timepiece DVD
469.682.9462 Timepiecedvd.com
Wedding Coordinators A-Plus Events
214.566.0356 Apluseventsdallas.com
As You Wish
14675 Midway Rd., Ste. 207 972.385.1706
Asyouwishevents.com
Cordially Invited 972.955.9955
Cordiallyinvited-event.com
Crystallized Events 970 Tennessee Trl. 817.455.3403
Crystallizedevents.com
Divine Wedding Details 1079 W. Round Grove Rd., Ste. 300 972.849.2265 Divineweddingdetails.com
Eventfully U 4140 Commerce St., Ste. 106 214.747.8222 Eventfullyu.com
Event Studio
14673 Midway Rd., Ste. 106 972.386.8000 Event-studio.com
G Squared Special Events PO Box 612101
214.298.7627 Gsquaredspecialevents.com
Grand Events
214.926.5808 Grandeventsdfw.com
Jordan Payne Events
2633 McKinney Ave. #130, Ste. 206 214.577.5880 Jordanpayneevents.com
Kate Wagner Events 214.801.1198
Kay Watson Wedding Consultants 214.240.4040 Kaywatson.com
KP::Event Designs 972.748.3644 Kpeventdesigns.com
Lagniappe Weddings 214.548.1433 Lagniappeweddings.com
Les Trousseau Events PO Box 2348 469.643.6436 Lestrousseauevents.com
One Event Design 214.274.1831 oneeventdesign.com
Rebecca Hackl Events 4038 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 102 972.355.6556 Rebeccahackl.com
Sharp Wedding and Events 682.438.5910 Sharpweddingsandevents. com
Sheek and Savvy Wedding 214.394.7877 Sheekandsavvy.com
Significant Events of Texas 214.783.7310 Significanteventsoftexas.com
StarDust Celebrations
6464 W. Plano Pkwy. 972.781.1619 Stardustcelebrations.com
Tie The Knot 214.316.0452 Tietheknotconsulting.com
Timeless Elegance Weddings & Events 469.396.5070 Timelesseleganceweddings. com
Vision Event Design 972.333.9123 Visioneventdesign.com
VK Events
6162 E. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 122 214.823.8898 Vkevents.com
Weddings by Carolyn 605 Business Pkwy. 214.417.5850 Weddingsbycarolyn.com
Weddings of Elegance 214.407.8179 Weddingsofelegance.org
FORT WORTH
Bridal Apparel
Adele’s Bridal & Fashion 5115 Davis Blvd. 817.281.4814 Adelesbridal.com
Bliss Bridal Salon 833 Foch St. 817.332.GOWN Blissfw.com
David’s Bridal 4470 Hulen Park Dr. 817.346.4874 Davidsbridal.com
de ma fille - a bridal boutique 2964 Park Hill Dr. 817.921.2964 demafille.com
O C.’s Fashions 1244 Blalock Ave. 817.927.1884
Ocones
6500 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.732.4457 Ocones.com
Weddings On the Boulevard 5023 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.4228 Weddingsontheboulevard. com
Cakes A Taste of Europe by Opulent Cakes 4817 Brentwood Stair Rd. 817.654.9494
Blue Bonnet Bakery 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.4233 Bluebonnetbakery.com
Bouquets of Elegance Cakes 817.431.8873 Bouquetsofelegance.com
Couture Cake Studio 5724 Locke Ave. 817.731.7347 Couturecakestudio.com
Créme de la Créme Cake Company 6511 E. Lancaster Ave. 817.492.8888 Cremedelacremecatering.com
J. Rae’s 935 Foch St. 817.332.0090 jraes.com
Sandy’s Unique Imprint 817.292.5033
Sublime Bakery 5512 Bellaire Dr. S. 817.570.9630 Sublimebakery.com
Catering
Asthon Depot 1501 Jones St. 817.810.9099
Bistro Louise 2900 S. Hulen St., Ste. 40 817.922.9244 bistrolouise.com
BK’s Catering 275 University Dr. 817.810.0888 Fortworthcatering.com
Bonnell’s Restaurant 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd. 817.738.5489 Bonnellstexas.com
Bravo Catering & Event Planning 817.310.1000
Cafe Aspen 6103 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.0838 Cafeaspen.com
Chef Papa’s Catering 4725 Sleepy Ridge Circle 817.437.4776 Chefpapacatering.com
City Club of Fort Worth 301 Commerce St. 817.878.4080 Cityclubfw.com
City Kitchen Catering 817.534.9900 Citykitchen.comCoburn’s Catering 817.336.0401 Coburnscatering.com
The Covey Restaurant 3010 S. Hulen St. 817.731.7933 Thecovey.com
Deb’s Custom Catering 817.282.1155 Debscustomcatering.com
Extreme Cuisine Denton 940.390.3250 Extremecatering.com
G Texas Catering 817.665.1303 Gtexascatering.com
H3 Ranch 817.624.1246 H3Ranch.com
Just Catering 3418 W. 7th St. 817.877.3770
Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana. 817.850.9996 Lannyskitchen.com Le’Soiree 817.292.6299 Le-soiree.com
Lili’s Bistro 817.877.0700 Lilisbistro.com
Michaels 817.877.3413 Michaelscuisine.com
Piola 817.989.0007 fwpiola.com
Reata On the Road 817.336.1009 Reata.net
RJ Catering, Robert Jones 4900 White Settlement Rd. 817.737.7916 rjcustomcatering.com
RJ Rivera Catering, Inc. 817.448.9100
Rjriveracatering.com
Silver Fox 817.332.9060 Silverfoxcafe.com
Tastefully Yours Catering 817.488.0896 Tastefullyours.com
TCB Catering 817.821.1621 Tcbcateringfortworth.com
The Ranch of Lonesome Dove 817.329.1100
Theranchoflonesomedove. com
Tim Love Catering 817.624.9712 Cheftimlove.com
Tray Chic 817.924.3331
Traychiccatering.com
Ultimate Cuisine by Chef Tom 817.570.0997 Ultimatecuisinefw.com
Vance Godbey’s Catering Service 817.237.2218 Vancegodbeys.com
Ceremony/Reception Venues Artspace 111 111 Hampton St. 817.909.7490 Artspace111.com
Ball-Eddleman McFarland House 1110 Penn St. 817.332.5875 Historicfortworth.org/ mcfarland
Bass Performance Hall 4th & Calhoun streets 817.212.4325 Basshall.com
Bass Performance Hall McDavid Studios Van Cliburn Recital Hall 525 Commerce St. Basshall.com
Casa Manana 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817.332.2272 Casamanana.org
Chateau at Forest Park 1800 N. Forest Park 817.870.9917 Chateauatforestpark.com
City Club of Fort Worth 301 Commerce St. 817.878.4000 Cityclub-ftw.com
Clark Gardens 567 Maddux Rd.
Cakes
• Voted Best Bakery
• Specialty cakes for all occasions
• Petit Fours and Pastries
• Large selection of cookies
• Specialty breads
• Sandwiches, soups and salads
3905 Camp Bowie Blvd. (817) 731-4233 www.bluebonnetbakery.com
Weatherford 940.682.4856 Clarkgardens.com
Colonial Country Club
3735 Country Club Circle 817.927.4201 Colonialfw.com
Cultural District Banquet Centre 275 University Dr. 817.810.0888 Fortworthcatering.com
Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817.871.7686 Fwbg.org
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
1309 Montgomery St. 817.738.1938 Fwcac.com
Italian Inn Ridglea 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.737.0123 Theitalianinn.com
Mabee Hall - Gladney Center Facilities
6300 John Ryan Dr. 817.922.6000 Mabeehall.com
Marriott Hotel and Golf Club at Champions Circle 3300 Championship Pkwy. 817.961.0800 Marriott.com
Mira Vista Golf Club
6600 Mira Vista Blvd. 817.294.6600 Miravistacountryclub.com
Modern Art Museum
3200 Darnell St. 817.738.9215 Themodern.org
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame 1720 Gendy St. 817.336.4475 cowgirl.net
Renaissance Worthington Hotel 200 Main St. 817.870.1000 Marriot.com
Ridglea Country Club 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave. 817.732.8111 Ridgleacountryclub.com
River Crest Country Club 1501 Western Ave. 817.738.9221
River Ranch
500 N.E. 23rd St. 817.624.1111 fortworthstockyards.org
Rough Creek Lodge Glen Rose 888.670.1223 Roughcreek.com
Shady Oaks Country Club 320 N. Roaring Springs Rd.
817.732.3303 Shadyoaksclub.com
Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel & Spa 1701 Commerce St. 817.335.7000 Sheratonfortworth.com
Stockyards Station 130 E. Exchange Ave. 817.625.9715 Stockyardsstation.com
The Ashton Depot 1501 Jones St. 817.810.9501 Theashtondepot.com
The Ashton Hotel 610 Main St. 866.327.4866 Theashtonhotel.com
The Fort Worth Club 306 W. 7th St. 817.338.3490 Fortworthclub.com
The Gallery at the Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Pkw. 817.871.7050 Fortworthzoo.com
The Garden Room 4005 Campus Dr. 817.332.7866 gardenroomatgoodwillfw.org
The Golf Club at Fossil Creek 3401 Clubgate Dr. 817.847.1900 Thegolfclubatfossilcreek.com
The Marquis on Magnolia 1227 W. Magnolia 817.926.9300 Marquismagnolia.com
The Masonic Center 1100 Henderson St. 817.334.0331 Fwmasonic.com
The Petroleum Club 777 Main St. 817.335.7571 fwpetroleumclub.com
The Rose Chapel 1519 Lipscomb St. 817.921.3939 Rosechapel.org
The Stonegate Mansion 4100 Stonegate Blvd. 817.927.7873 Thestonegatemansion.com
Thistle Hill House and Reception 1509 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.332.5875 historicfortworth.org
Victory Arts Center 801 W. Shaw St. 817.920.0971 Victoryartscenter.com
Walnut Creek Country Club 1151 Country Club Dr. Mansfield 817.473.6111 Walnutcreekcc.com
Florists Magic Moments Parties and Events 1240 Profit Rd. 214.688.9900 magicmomentsevents.com
A Touch of Class Florist 5224 Rufe Snow 817.303.3004 Yourflorist.com
Bridal Blooms 5009 Martin Luther King Fwy. Village Creek Business Park 817.451.4449 Norvelldesigns.com
Colonial Florist 1976 Bella Vista Dr. 817.276.8050 Colonial-florist.com
Darrel Whitsel Florist 1506 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.335.9563 Darrelwhitselflorist.com
Davis Floral Design 6600 Denton Hwy., Ste. 120 817.605.0166 Davisfloraldesigns.com
Dillon Florist 8133 White Settlement Rd. 817.246.2701 Mikesdillonflorist.com
Exquisite Floral Design 5700 Calf Creek Dr. 817.657.2195
Flowers On the Square 4929 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.732.2888
Flowers to Go Downtown Sundance Square 120 W. 3rd Street 817.339.2555 flowerstogofw.com
Gordon Boswell Flowers 1220 Pennsylvania Ave. 6200 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.332.2265 Gordonboswell.com
Jim Irwin Floral 3801 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.377.4721
Joy Floral Company 701 Barden St., Ste. 101 817.332.3188 joyflo.com
La Chatelaine De Fleurs 608 Edgefield Rd. 817.378.9113 Lachatelainedefleurs.com
Lexa’s Flowers and Gifts 5300 Pershing Ave. 817.737.0781 lexasflowers.com
Lillian Simon 3311 W. Seventh St. 817.731.6461
Mary Parks 2800 Shamrock Ave. 817.882.8998
Maryparks.com
Philip Combs Design Inc. 1600 Alston Ave. 817.923.6868 fortworthtexasflorist.com
Rothermel’s Flowers & Gifts Inc. 2805 8th Ave. 817.294.0003 Rothermelflowersii.com
Rose and Thistle Flower Shoppe 5204 Trail Lake Dr. 817.924.8000 The-roseandthistle.com
Sally’s Flower Shoppe & Gifts 4215 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.1977 Sallysflowershoppe.com
The Elegant Petal 817.703.3407 Theelegantpetal.com
The Enchanted Florist 5001 El Campo Ave., Ste. A 817.738.0648 Enchantedfloristdfw.com
TCU Florist 3131 S. University Dr. 817.924.2211 Tcuflorist.com
Tommy’s Florist
400 E. Seminary 866.926.7187 Tommysflorist.com
Invitations
Announce, Invite & Delight 2543 Highview Terrace 817.909.9389 Announceinvitedelight.com
Bow Tied Too 6344 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.732.4595
Envites 7520 Sweet Meadows 817.819.4345
Inscriptions on the Blvd. 4003 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.737.9900 fwculture.com/inscriptions.hmt
Jan Simus Events 5001 El Campo 817.763.5087
Kay's Hallmark 4828 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.8283 Kayshallmark.com
Perfect Showers 2725 Salado Trail 817.284.3303
PS The Letter 5136 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.2032
Pstheletter.com
Putnam House 3548 S. Hills Ave., Ste. 16 817.923.6611 Putnamhouse.net
Salutations 2741 S. Hulen St. 817.923.0450
Photographers
Artist 4 God 817.212.9031 ssmoakartist4god.com
Carpe Vita Photography 817.410.9975 Carpevitaphotography.com
DFW Photo Booths 817.905.0171 Dfwphotobooth.com
Elusive Images Photography 801 W. Shaw St., Ste. 203 817.291.4105
Elusiveimagesphotography. com
Enchanted Images 2817 W. Cantey St. 817.920.9650
Engaged Studio 817.690.0141 Engagedstudio.com
Evans Photography
817.714.8801 Kentevansphotography.com
Galen Wilson Photography 817.866.7070 Galenwilson.com
Gittings 5110 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.732.2501 Gittings.com
Heather Essian Portrait Arts 817.201.9401 Heatheressian.com
Jason Kindig Photography 469.235.0300 Jasonkindig.com
Jennifer Kelly Fine Photography 602.680.7499 Jkfinephotography.com
Jerry Bell Photography 817.237.8411 Jerrybellphotography.net
Jim Byrd Photography 817.332.9800 Jimbyrdphotography.com
Julie Ann Photography 817.822.3335 Julieannphotography.net
Kay Turner 817.926.1971
Kayturner.com
Krauzian Image Photography 817.223.1522 Krauzianimage.com
Kristin Greenlee Photography 817.683.6838 Kristingreenlee.com
Lighty Photography 817.966.8729 Lightyphoto.com
Love Is Art 817.999.5201 Loveisart.com
Natural Expressions
Photography 817.320.8939 Nepstudio.com
NVS Reflections 817.637.7020 Nvsreflections.com
Perry Aslyn Portrait Design 817.921.5556 Perryaslyn.net
Photos by Walt 817.271.0353
Photosbywalt.com
Smiley's Studio Inc. 817.738.2175 Smileystudio.com
Videographers A Day to Remember Video 817.560.0811
Adaytoremembervideo. com
Austin Walton Productions 817.377.9814
Austinwalton.com
Autumn Video 817.913.4342
Autumnvideo.com
CMoore Video Productions 817.501.4812
Cmoorevideoproductions. com
Event Cinema
7370 Dogwood Park Dr. 817.348.9049
Eventcinema.com
Lasting Impressions Video 6313 Wakeland Ct. 817.292.7059
Lastingimpressionsvideo. com
Legacy Wedding Productions 7804 Park Downs Dr. 817.874.1737 Legacywedding productions.com
Master Works Videography 817.441.8816 Masterworksvideography. com
Turquoise Video Productions 817.235.9801 Tvideoproductions.com
Wedding Coordinators A Flair For Elegance, Inc. Kennedale 817.614.5530 Aflairforelegance.com
Amazing Events Weddings 817.595.0472 Amazingeventsweddings. com
Chenic Designs 817.986.5040 Chenicdesigns.com
Creative Wedding Designs 3505 W. Sublett Rd. 817.563.2902 Dfwweddingplanner.com
Details & Designs Event Production 201 Main St., Ste. 600 817.705.8988 Detailsdesignsevents.com
Evenements 1824 S. Henderson St. 817.926.1904
Jan Simus Events 5001 El Campo, Ste. C 817.763.5087 Jansimusevents.com
Jill Fortney Productions Inc. 4127 W. Vickery Blvd.
817.738.8081
Method Weddings 817.832.5146 Methodevents.com
Precisely As Planned 817.937.6066
Preciselyasplanned.com
Simply Elegant Weddings 7705 Sand St. 817.284.PLAN
Simplyelegantwed.com
Timeless Events 2512 Ensenada Ln. 817.296.5423
Timeless-events.net
Uniquely Elegant 817.202.5991
Uniquelyelegantoccasions. com
Weddings ‘N
220 University Dr. 817.332.5258 Rentalhq.com
Bridal Apparel
Alfred Angelo Bridal 845 Northeast Mall Blvd. Hurst 817.284.9555 Alfredangelo.com
Bridal Co. 5800 N. I35, Ste. 505 Denton 940.484.2660 Bridalco.com
Bridal Designs 2931 E. Hwy. 114 Southlake 817.749.0055 Bridaldesigns.com
Bridal Portfolio 285 Grand Ave., Ste. 220 Southlake 817.912.0912
Brides & Beaux 5121 Thompson Terrace, Ste. C Colleyville 817.498.0977 Bridesandbeauxtx.com
David’s Bridal 804 NE Loop 820 Hurst 817.595.3094 Davidsbridal.com
Ceremony/Reception Venues
Colleyville Center 5301 Riverwalk Dr. Colleyville 817.503.1330 Colleyvillecenter.com
Cowboys Golf Club 1600 Fairway Dr. Grapevine 817.481.7277 Cowboysgolfclub.com
Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake 817.430.5000 Weddingsinthewest.com
Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Grapevine 817.251.2525 Ferrarisrestaurant.com
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center 1800 Hwy. 26 E Grapevine 817.481.8444 hiltondfwlakesecc.com
Hilton Southlake Town Square 1400 Plaza Pl. Southlake 817.442.9900 Southlakehilton.com
Knights of Columbus Hall Rental 1319 Brown Trail Bedford 817.280.9323 Kofcbedford.com
Out of the Garden 1201 Ministers Chapel Rd., Ste. 101 Grapevine 817.416.6653 Outofthegardencreations. com
Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine 3029 Midway Rd. Southlake 817.329.1668 Paradisecovetx.com
Piazza in the Village 77 Piazza Lane Colleyville 817.520.0026 Piazzainthevillage.com
Timarron Country Club 1400 Byron Nelson Pkwy. Southlake 817.481.7529 Timarronclub.com
Trophy Club Country Club 500 Trophy Club Dr. Roanoke 817.837.1900 Trophyclub-dallas.com
Cakes
Elegant Cakery 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140 Southlake 817.488.7580 Elegantcakery.com
Sweet Memories Cakes and Catering 138 Keller Pkwy. Keller 817.379.3777 Sweetmemoriescakes.com
Catering Bravo!! Catering and Event Planning 2845 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 100 Southlake 817.310.1000 cateringbybravo.com
Creative Memories 555 W. Bedford-Euless Rd. Hurst 817.268.2910 Yourcakeplace.com
Tastefully Yours Catering 829 S. Dooley St. Grapevine 817.488.0896
Florists
AprilMayJune Designs 504 W Harwood Rd. Hurst 817.428.5887
Bice’s Florist 6500 W. Bedford Euless Rd. Hurst
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Built in 1931, the historic Masonic Center sits on a hillside overlooking beautiful downtown Fort Worth and is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies and receptions, bridal portraits, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, club luncheons, private parties and banquets.
817.299.3390
Blooming Accents 1624 Knoxville Drive Bedford 817.726.8429
Bloomingaccents.com
Rembrandt Floral Couture 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 230 Colleyville 817.281.7221 Rembrandtfloralcouture. com
Invitations Candle Wick 3225 Harwood Rd. Bedford 817.571.2850 Candlewickbedford.com
Invitation House 6600 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville 800.301.1333
Cceasy.com
Invitations and Celebrations 100 W Southlake Blvd. Southlake 817.481.2244
Station House 497 W. Harwood Rd. Hurst 817.268.4499
RSVP 55 Main St., Ste. 175 Colleyville 817.577.9555
Simply Celebration 426 S. Main St. Grapevine 817.267.8863 Simplycelebration.com
The Magic Pen and Party 422 S. Main St. Grapevine 817.424.4207 Magicpenandparty.com
Photographers
Artistic Weddings Grapevine 972.601.9070 Artisticweddings.com
Mcnoskyimages.com
Mike Lewis Weddings Southlake 817.421.8509
Mikelewisweddings.com
One Moment In Time Grapevine 817.545.7161 Onemomentintime photography.com
Park Imaging Wedding Photography The Colony 972.345.0320 Parkimaging.com
Red Brick Photography Hurst 817.896.6784 Redbrickphoto.com
Selah Photography 5421 Shiver Rd. Keller 817.741.3419 Selahphotography.com
Simple Moments Photography Grapevine 817.676.2729
Simple-moments.com
Subtle-Image Photography Hurst 469.222.2606 Subtle-image.com
Videographers Flying Finn Video Productions Bedford 817.875.2849 Flyingfinnvideo.com
Windmill Media Productions Keller 817.680.9195 Windmillmediapro.com
Wedding Coordinators
Chad Farnum Photography Grapevine 817.456.9917 Chadfarnum.com
Madden Photography Bedford 682.593.0253 Maddenphotography.com
McNosky Images Colleyville 817.320.0774
Bride Associates 1900 Industrial Blvd., Studio 204 Colleyville 940.210.1391 Bride-associates.com
Jamie Lee Event Planning 207 Ridge View Ln. Trophy Club 214.499.0122 jamieleeeventplanning.com
If you would like to request that a company be included in next year’s bridal guide, please contact Jennifer Casseday-Blair, assistant editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com.
During Careity’s VIP Reception at One Museum Place, guests enjoyed delicious food provided by Eddie V’s.
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Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County has transformed the lives of thousands of disabled individuals in the community.
For some elderly and homebound in Tarrant County, the only contact they have with another human comes through a volunteer from Meals on Wheels. Those well-balanced meals and other support services may be the only thing that lets some people continue to live in their own homes, says Executive Director Carla Jutson.
“We provide a hot new meal Monday through Friday plus a breakfast meal, which is delivered at the same time as the hot meal,” Jutson said. “In addition to that, we do a lot of client services — meaning that we provide anything from utility assistance and medical aid to some home improvements and other services.”
Referrals can be made through Meals on Wheels by prospective clients themselves, family members, friends or others. A MOWI caseworker will set up an appointment with the prospective client and make a home visit to evaluate the needs.
Jutson said most recipients live alone. Part of the criteria for eligibility is that the clients cannot provide meals for themselves and that they don’t have anyone in their homes who can help them on a regular basis, she said.
Meals on Wheels also offers the Friendto-Friend program, which helps secluded and lonely clients by giving them friendly interaction. Volunteers meet with the clients on a weekly basis and work with a caseworker to
Cowboys and Cajuns Meals on Wheels hosts its largest fundraiser of the year in February. The event is purely a Southern combination of Louisiana Mardi Gras and cowboy couture.
make sure the client’s needs are met.
In addition to the basic meal program, the organization has a Companion Pet Program for those who have pets, Jutson said. This service caters towards the pet’s needs and provides food for the pets.
More recently, Meals on Wheels has expanded its Neighbor Helping Neighbor program, working with communities to help them identify isolated seniors. “Originally, this program was only in a few neighborhoods,” Jutson said. “Now, the program is trying to work through many different communities to identify the isolated seniors.”
According to the Meals on Wheels annual fiscal report, 5,398 volunteers donated their time to make meal deliveries, and 985,361 meals were prepared and delivered. In addition, nearly 3,950 people received aid from the agency in the past year.
Jutson said meal deliveries are the most popular project for volunteers. This usually includes helping once a week at noon by delivering between 10 to 12 meals to clients. This task takes approximately 90 minutes, she said. Volunteers can also help in other programs and at events.
On Feb. 12, Meals on Wheels will host its annual Mardi Gras fundraising event. The event includes great food, silent and live auctions, music and activities for all guests. Then on March 24, Meals on Wheels hosts Mayors for Meals. This event gives the mayors an opportunity to personally deliver meals to clients in their respective cities.
Meals on Wheels Inc.
Cowboys & Cajuns — Mardi Gras Feb. 12 mealsonwheels.org
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Keeping them away from abusive situations and helping them get back on their feet, Alliance for Children is a safe haven for victims
Alliance for Children is a local nonprofit agency advocating abused and neglected children in Tarrant County. Since its inception 1992, the organization has served more than 31,000 children.
The organization’s three-fold purpose is described by executive director Nancy Hagan as first, to facilitate the investigation. The agency works with referrals and follows through on suspected child abuse cases. What’s special about the service AFC provides is that its staff is specially trained to deal with children. Investigators are still present to observe interviews, but the interviews are “not traumatic and are
much more productive because you get more information,” Hagan said.
The agency’s commitment is not limited to facilitating the investigation but also to providing after-care services, the agency’s second purpose. These services include case management and group counseling. If abuse is confirmed, families are referred to some of the 19 sessions provided each week.
Recently, AFC has incorporated dogs into the therapeutic programs. The dogs attend counseling sessions twice a month and often act as mediums through which the children learn. AFC’s clinical director Diana Davis has written stories about issues like safety and fear
that are told from the point of view of the dogs. In this way, children can learn in a low-pressure environment. They also gain comfort bonding with dogs. Some children even request the dogs’ presence in court if they need extra support.
The third purpose of the organization is to provide community education, administered through multiple programs. P.S. It’s My Body is abuse prevention training for students. NetSmartz is a program that teaches grades K-12 how to stay safe on the Internet. Similar programs are offered to schools, churches and groups that work with children.
Community outreach also occurs through events. On March 25, the organization will host its 9th annual Great Conversation Dinner, an evening described by Hagan as “fun, entertaining, and light.” Through sponsorships, attendees can select among interesting Metroplex personalities to act as table speakers. This year’s list of speakers includes Chef Jon Bonnell (Bonnell’s Restaurant), Gary Cogill (WFAA-TV), and Chris Johnson (Fort Worth Zoo).
The organization also hosts a drive to collect school supplies for all the children who come through the centers. During the holiday season, AFC provides Thanksgiving Dinner. At Christmas, the agency provides clothing, toys and a meal for participating families. More than 600 families were served in 2009 among the organization’s three centers.
“That kind of community support is really important. Organizations make donations to us so that we’re able to offer this to families,“ Hagan said.
Donating to the organization is any easy way to get involved with the cause, but there also volunteer opportunities. Kids Crew is a trained group of volunteers who are assigned to abused and neglected children at Cook Children’s. While cases are under investigation, there are many visitation restrictions imposed upon families. Kids Crew volunteers provide much-needed company to children as a neutral, trained party. To get involved or learn more about upcoming events, visit www.allianceforchildren.org.
where the locals go
By jody dean
three more cool places to visit.
One actually isn’t too far of a jaunt from the Will Rogers Complex. Open for lunch and dinner every day but Monday and open late on Friday and Saturday, The Rocket Saloon and Grill is a relatively new little dive at East Central and North Main. The place has a cool retro vibe to it with photos of the Stones and Elvis adorning the walls between posters featuring Russ Meyer vixens.
My bathroom scale and I are no longer on speaking terms.
The thing lies.
Every year we go through this postholiday dance, and frankly, I’m tired of it. There is a ghost in the machine. A factory defect. A low battery. Something.
Worse still, it’s trying to tell me that I need to eat nothing but Raisin Bran from now until next Christmas. It whispers to me in my sleep that airlines will want to sell me two tickets, and that someday I’ll turn on a TV news story about overweight Americans to see file-footage of my own fanny.
Oh well. It’s Rodeo time in Texas, so maybe I can walk it off in the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall. If I can avoid the Backstage Club. If not, I’m putting the “fat” back in Stock Show.
In between the rodeo events and dulcet tones of Bob Tallman, may I recommend
The room is small and mostly bar, but it’s a most excellent bar – and the food has already been voted Best Bar Food in Fort Worth by at least one publication. I didn’t know that until I stumbled through the door out of curiosity, mostly due to the painting of the cowgirl riding the Buck Rogers missile on the window. The beer is frosty enough to cancel classes and community events, and the burger is spectacular – easily one of the best now in Fort Worth, which these days is saying something. Entrees are generally less than $10. Service seemed a bit slow the day I went there – but after all, it is a saloon. If you want speed, go to Texas Motor Speedway.
diments beckoning from the fridge and shelves, the soups and sandwiches can’t be ignored. Sure, you can find the freshest cuts of lamb and pork here – but if you don’t try the Italian Grinder Sandwich for lunch, you’ve only had half the fun. And among the many choices for breakfast, you need to experience the Cakewich. Imagine two pancakes cradling bacon, hashed browns, cheese and a fried egg. It should be served with Lipitor, but it’s yummy beyond belief.
The old-school ambience at Suzy Q’s Soda Fountain and Grill is reminiscent of the old Skillern’s in Westcliff Village, the music is vintage Hubcap Carter/American Graffiti, and the setup is intentionally nostalgic.
Assuming we don’t get Stock Show weather this year, the drive to the other two discoveries is a bit longer – south down 287 to Broad Street in Mansfield.
The first is west of 287, right across from the new Methodist hospital. Oliver’s Fine Foods is open seven days a week and literally does everything. Butcher shop, deli, wine and beer shop, caterer – but more importantly, breakfast and lunch.
Even with the exotic cuts of beef and marinating poultry enticing from behind the glass, and gourmet cheeses and con-
The second is Suzy Q’s Soda Fountain and Grill, also on Broad, and right across from the First Baptist Church. Owner Danny Ray is a pharmacist, and his everyday-but-Sunday soda fountain shares the same building as Ray’s Pharmacy. They opened right before Christmas so the feel is still new, but there’s an old-school ambience that’s promising – and reminiscent of the old Skillern’s in Westcliff Village. The soft music through the speakers is vintage Hubcap Carter/American Graffiti, and the setup is intentionally nostalgic. But I’m quite sure I never had a Bison Cheeseburger at Skillern’s, nor have I ever had zucchini fries quite so good. Dipped in what Suzy Q’s calls its green sauce, they are simply spectacular.
Suzy Q’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – and also offers entrees such as fried catfish and pork chops, plus plenty of options for the kids. And naturally, fountain favorites such as banana splits and hot fudge sundaes that are as good as any I’ve had since the legendary O’Leary’s.
Which tells you how long I’ve been eating them, and why bathroom scales are not our friends.
About 10 years ago, my life was rolling along nicely. I was a news anchor in Orlando with a nice home on a golf course, great friends and a cat. Life was good. Of course, change is inevitable, and my life was about to take a big and totally unexpected turn.
One afternoon after playing golf with some friends, I removed my clubs from the golf cart and opened the trunk of my car. As I put the clubs in, I felt a slight pain in the middle of my chest — almost like eating ice cream too quickly. I paused for a moment and then walked to the clubhouse. I felt very tired, as if I couldn’t take another step, so I slipped into a chair to “rest” for a few minutes. Luckily, someone inside the pro shop saw me and called 911.
The paramedics arrived and asked me a couple of questions while taking me to the ambulance. It still hadn’t hit me something could be seriously wrong until I heard the one say, “Blood pressure 200 over 180,” and even I knew this was not a good sign.
Suddenly emotions flooded over me. I had just found out I wasn’t bulletproof.
and began moving the sensor over my heart. I was watching my heart beat, and realized there wasn’t a heck of a lot between me and eternity. How fragile I felt.
The next day, the verdict was in: a surgeon came into my room and told me they just happened to have a slot open the next morning for surgery.
Surgery?! I had never had so much as a stitch taken on me. Then the nurse arrived to tell me I could watch a video that would show what would happen during the procedure. I looked at her with what could only be described as a look of terror and informed her that I had an idea what the surgeons would be doing, and that was all the information I needed, thank you very much. Then there were the forms to sign, and in the first paragraph of the first page it said, “surgery can be a life-threatening procedure,” or something to that effect … great!
I looked out the window at the trees and sunlight, wondering if that would be the last thing I would see on earth, wishing I could have enough time to say good-bye to those that had been close for so long.
I looked out the window at the trees and sunlight, wondering if that would be the last thing I would see on earth, wishing I could have enough time to say good-bye to those that had been close for so long. Those feelings and a hundred others flashed before my eyes in seconds. I just prayed I would make it to the hospital.
I did, and suddenly — golf shirt, shorts, golf shoes and all – lightningfast doctors and nurses had me hooked up to everything but the PA system. Meanwhile, I was watching, waiting, wondering. And then it hit me: I was no longer in control of my life. Suddenly my very existence depended on a medical staff that I shared nothing with but my illness.
A nurse came through the door pushing a cart with what would turn out to be a sonogram machine on it. She put Vaseline on my chest
The operation took place as scheduled the next morning, and, sometime later, I awoke with tubes running out of all sorts of new holes that had been punched in me.
But I was alive. I had survived a truly life-altering experience, and for some reason, the good Lord wasn’t quite done with me yet. I do not make that statement lightly. I truly believe I am still here because of His will and the skill of the men and women who pulled me through.
I had lived with stress for years, mostly self-induced. I decided right then and there that nothing was more precious to me than life, and the most important thing we are given in life is time — time to share, to care, to enjoy all the things we are surrounded by.
Our responsibility is to spend that time carefully and wisely, so that when the end finally and inevitably comes, we can say, “I didn’t miss much.”
Heywood considers the meaning of life as represented by Tiger Woods.
Heywood is a morning show host at 95.9 FM The Ranch and provides commentary on TXA 21 News: First In Prime between 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays. All complaints can be directed to Heywood@TheRanchRadio.com.
With every New Year, older people tend to become more conscious of their mortality. This generally leads to depression. But not for me.
Why? Because old people need to not only embrace the wisdom that comes with age, but also the freedom that comes with wrinkling and incontinence — compulsive lawn watering, eating dinner at 2 p.m., ranting about Democrats and yelling at fire hydrants with shorty robes on backward.
In fact, the older you get, the more outlandish you can behave. To others, you’re like a three-legged dog. Friendly, but unstable. And of course most of us old folks know that New Year’s resolutions, like hips, are easily broken. In fact, there are some that every one of us break.
1.) To stop drinking for the month of January. No way. Chances are, you will fall off the wagon right after the first week. In
fact, by the end of the month, the wagon will just be a dot on the horizon.
2.) To start exercising and lose some weight. There’s a very good chance you have made this resolution many times in the past. What’s changed to make you think the outcome will be any different this time around? Nope, in three months that new Bowflex will be in the garage covered with dirty laundry, and you will have gained so much weight you’ll have to iron your clothes on a driveway.
3.) To learn something new. Unfortunately, I’m in the forgetting stage of my life. Still, this isn’t going to be the year you finally learn to speak Portuguese or ride a unicycle. Stop kidding yourself.
4.) Spend more time with the family. Chances are you made this resolution after that fourth eggnog. But in the harsh light of day, these people are just as needy and annoying this year as they were last.
Instead, I’ll make a prediction about Tiger Woods, probably the best golfer who ever lived. His record speaks for itself. No man has ever won the titles of “Athlete of the Decade” and “Scumball of the Year” on the very same day. We are all aware of his marital woes. At press time, he was already on the back nine of alleged mistresses. In fact, No. 14 looked like a dogleg. (Let’s face it. She wasn’t very pretty.) However, with all that in mind, I still predict he will get back with his wife, Elin.
Why? Well, as part of his “honey do” list to get back with Elin, Tiger must give up the professional tour for a while.
If you think “star power” has nothing to do with the popularity of a professional sport, consider this: Since John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors left professional tennis, viewership has dropped more than 30 percent. I bet you can’t name three tennis players. I can’t name one soccer player.
5.) To finally find that special someone. This will probably happen. And remarkably, that person will be the only one in his or her family who’s not crazy. But you’ll be wrong. You’ll find out their insanity is on time-release.
6.) To just relax more. The only way you’re going to keep this resolution is if you got laid off last month.
Plus, older people are far more proficient at making predictions for the New Year.
I’m not talking about the easy predictions like Angelina scooping up a few more kids, or NIKE raising its minimum wage to 17 cents a day.
Now, if you think “star power” has nothing to do with the popularity of a professional sport, consider this: Since John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors left professional tennis, viewership has dropped more than 30 percent.
I bet you can’t name three tennis players. I can’t name one soccer player. And come to think of it, who’s the boxing heavyweight champion of the world? This Tiger Woods deal is all about money. When he doesn’t play in an event, attendance and revenue drop significantly.
So three months from now, it ain’t gonna be Tiger on his knees begging his wife to take him back. It’ll be the PGA, with the checkbook.
Well, sounds like Rush’s show is almost over, so I guess it’s about time for a nap, followed shortly thereafter by a Jell-O shot.
No, I’m not breaking any resolutions. At my age, I take Jell-O shots just for the Jell-O.
My husband chimes in.
“So is that your worst thing?”
She gives him a look as if that’s the dumbest thing she’s ever heard in her seven years. “No, Daddy. I was just telling what happened at lunch. Um … my best thing was that I got to be the line leader, and the worst was that Mommy was five minutes late picking me up from school.”
My mouth is agape at this point. She SWORE to me on the car ride home, that wouldn’t be her worst thing. Jiminy Cricket. You can’t trust anybody these days.
I give her a look across the table. She immediately starts to giggle.
Punk.
From there it goes to my oldest daughter, who I might add is almost 16.
There aren’t too many nights when my whole family can sit down and eat. At the same table. The same meal. Together.
I think it happens maybe once a week.
But when we’re able, we do this thing called Best and Worst. Each person goes around the table and tells the best thing about his/her day and the worst.
Usually, based on what I’ve already been privy to on the ride home from school, I can pretty much guess what the answers will be.
And then there’s Ethan.
I give you … Scenes From the Dinner Table ….
“All right, who’s going first?” I say.
Harley raises her hand, and we all turn our attention to her.
“Well, you know my friend who still hasn’t lost her front teeth? She told someone else that I said she was still a baby! I never said that. All I said was that she has to wiggle it more – to make it looser.
“Do we really have to do this?” she asks as she turns her nose up at me.
“Yes, it’s fun. Wait and see.”
“It’s not fun so far.”
Glare.
“All right. Jeez, Mom. Chill.”
Side note: Every time she tells me to “chill,” a puppy dies.
“Hmm. Uh. OK. My best was that I passed my Spanish quiz – THAT I DIDN’T EVEN STUDY FOR!”
Yeah, I call that luck. And passing could mean by one point, which is a D.
“And my worst was that I couldn’t get good phone reception in my room earlier, and I missed hearing about my friend’s party that she’s having this weekend. So I have to wait till after dinner to find out the details.”
Wow. It’s a wonder she can even recover from that.
Next up, the dad.
“Well, my best is getting to spend this
time with all of you. It doesn’t happen often, and I really enjoy being able to have dinner together.”
Booorrrriiiinnnnngggg.
“And my worst? Well, these contracts didn’t get signed today, and that puts us back about 90 days. So that means that any further movement will have to wait because we can’t advance until the bank gives us the OK that we can move forward, which throws off our projections for 2010.”
What I heard: bork bork bork bork.
The table is silent because not only do we not know what he just said, we’re not sure he’s finished. It’s like he has this whole other life I know nothing about because he deals with grownups … and I mess around on the Internet and wipe a 4-year-old’s bottom every day.
Weird.
Next. Me.
“OK, my best thing today was that my Web site was made available on Kindle. So…now people can read it on the go. Yay!”
Crickets.
And maybe even an eye roll
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from one of the teenagers. I didn’t see it, but I think I felt it.
“And the worst thing about today is that I was late picking up Harley, which upset her. BECAUSE I WAS BUYING HER THAT NEW BACKPACK SHE’S BEEN ASKING FOR, AND THE LADY TOOK FOREVER TO RING IT UP.”
Harley’s ears perk up.
“You bought me the iCarly one?”
“Oh, you’re talking to me now, eh?”
Tommy jumps in.
“OK, let’s move on. Our dinner is getting cold.”
It’s my 14-year-old’s turn.
“The best thing about today is that soccer practice was called off. I hate soccer.”
Yes. We know. We hear about how much you hate soccer EVERY DAY.
“And the worst is that I just found out I’m going to miss a party this weekend BECAUSE I HAVE A SOCCER GAME.”
Sigh.
Can this be over yet?
Lastly, it’s the man’s turn.
I say, “Ethan, what was the best part about today?”
He looks up at the ceiling and then back at me.
“At school, I peed in the twash can in the baf-froom.”
Laughter ensues. I look over at my husband who is trying desperately not to laugh himself.
“Ethan, let’s not do that again, OK?”
He’s enjoying watching his sisters giggle. I think he feels like the family mascot. And he likes it.
“All right. Enough girls. Ethan, what was the worst thing about today?”
He thinks for a minute.
“Uh, I wish Batman was a real person, but I know that he is not.”
And, scene.
You’re jealous, aren’t you?
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Q: How do you choose a surgeon?
First and foremost, be sure your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon. Any one considering elective surgery needs to feel comfortable with their surgeon. If your surgeon is rushed and doesn’t fully answer all of your questions, you might consider seeking another opinion. Also, you need to feel sure that your surgeon is going to provide the best possible care and can handle any postoperative problems.
Q: What decisions need to be made before proceeding with surgery?
There are really only four questions that must be answered before surgery: whether to place the implant on top of or beneath the muscle; silicone gel or saline-filled implants; incision location (armpit, areola or beneath the breast); and implant size. Your surgeon should be able to guide you through the decision making process so that you understand the rationale for each choice.
Q: What does it mean about implants being above or beneath the muscle?
surgery. We have a method that the patient uses in the comfort of her home to try various implant sizes and see what looks best for her. By matching the patient’s choice of volume (size) with the proper measured diameter of her breasts and chest width, we are able to provide the implant that best fits the patient’s desires and body.
Q: Which is best, silicone or saline?
Breast implants can be inserted on top of or beneath the pectoralis major, a large muscle deep to the breast. The majority of implants are placed beneath the muscle for several reasons, including less likelihood that the fibrous tissue “envelope” that forms around the implant will contract and deform the implant and also, that mammograms are more accurate when the implant is under the muscle. The downside is that the short-term recovery period is a bit more uncomfortable and requires that vigorous upper body exercising be delayed for a longer period of time; nonetheless, the benefits of placing the implant under the muscle far outweigh any potential limitations.
Q: How do you determine what size implants are best?
Breast size is a personal decision, and it is essential that the patient participate in selecting her implants so that there are no surprises after
There are pros and cons to both. There is no question that silicone gel implants are softer and feel more natural. Silicone gel implants are about $800-$1000 more per pair and require a slightly longer incision; however, they are much less likely to cause “rippling” of the skin. The national trend is increasingly leaning toward silicone gel implants, comprising almost 50 percent of breast augmentation surgery in 2008. More than half of my patients are now choosing the cohesive silicone gel implants, which have a strong shell barrier that reduces gel bleed and provides a natural feel to the breasts. Although they work well in any situation, silicone gel implants are of particular benefit in thin women and those with minimal breast tissue.
Q: Where does the incision go?
Remember that all incisions create scars, so we think about ”scar placement” in addition to the benefits and limitations of the incisions. There are really only three safe choices for the incision: the armpit; around the areola; and at the bottom of the breast. The incision under the breast provides the best exposure to properly position the implant and achieve symmetry. Most surgeons have a preference and will often direct the patient toward a particular incision because of the surgeons’ experience with a particular technique. In any case, the final decision regarding incision placement rests with the patient.
Q: What ages of women are you seeing for breast enlargement?
Although anyone over the age of 17 may be a candidate for surgery, the majority of women
tend to fall into two groups: younger women ranging from 18 to 35 years of age who never developed breasts, and women of any age who, due to pregnancy and/or weight loss, have lost breast size and want to regain their previous size and shape.
There are really only four questions that must be answered before surgery: whether to place the implant on top of or beneath the muscle; silicone gel or salinefilled implants; incision location (armpit, areola or beneath the breast); and implant size.
Q: Can breast augmentation and breast lift for drooping be performed at the same time?
Absolutely! Breast implants will provide fullness and a minimal amount of lift, but when the breasts have any significant amount of droop and loose skin in association with loss of volume, the ideal treatment is breast augmentation and lift at the same time. The patient often gets a better cosmetic result when the two procedures are performed at the same time rather than separately.
Q: Are there any women who should definitely not have breast implants?
A woman with an extremely strong family history of breast cancer or someone who has had complications from multiple previous breast implant surgeries should probably not consider elective breast augmentation.
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Q: I’ve heard about dental offices doing “teeth in an hour.” Can you tell me more about this procedure?
Teeth in an hour is not where a patient who’s missing all their teeth comes in and you place permanent implants in a single visit. What it is, however, is a process that allows us to permanently place teeth in a less-invasive manner than ever before. Here’s how it works: we use the i-CAT (cone beam 3-D imaging) to scan the patient with their dentures in place. We then scan the dentures separately, and we send the scans to a lab. This would happen in the first visit.
The lab then sends us a modified denture— an upper denture with nothing in the palate, for example—and a surgical guide. We use the
surgical guide to go in and place the implants exactly where we planned according to the X-ray. It’s more accurate than anything else. The total time to put the teeth in the mouth is approximately an hour. This happens as a separate appointment.
For a lot of patients, we have to make a new denture, and that may take two or three visits. But when it comes to permanently fixating the teeth into the mouth, the process is very conservative. There’s minimal bleeding, minimal swelling, minimal discomfort and no stitches.
Q: How much does this procedure cost?
It’s significant, but you’re talking about being able to chew and eat for the rest of your life. Average fees can run from $15,000 per arch up
to $30,000 per arch. Some medical insurance will help, but for the most part, it’s an out-ofthe-pocket expense. You are able to write a significant portion off on your taxes.
Q: How long has your office been doing this?
We’ve been doing implants for 25 years; we’ve been utilizing this technology for five years. We were one of the first offices in Texas to have the iCAT machine. We’re also one of the few offices that performs both the surgery and the prosthetics in the same office with the same dentist.
* dr. Bruce Baird
Granbury Dental Center 1309 Paluxy Road • Granbury, TX 76048 817.573.3761 granburydentalcenter.com
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GeorGia o’Keeffe and the far Way: nature and imaGe, feb. 12—Sep. 6 » In partnership with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, N.M., the Cowgirl Museum will open 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.
foCuS: Gardar eide einarSSon, throuGh feb. 14 » The first FOCUS exhibition for the 2010 season features the work of Norwegian-born Einarsson who explores the complex relationship between individuals and institutions, as well as the painful limits of transgressing society-imposed boundaries. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
from the private ColleCtionS of texaS: european art, anCient to modern, throuGh marCh 21 » More than 40 collectors will be represented in this presentation of 100 of the most important European paintings and sculptures ever held in private collections in Texas. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
foCuS: Gabriel aCevedo velarde, feb. 21— april 4 » Gabriel Acevedo Velarde’s spontaneous video-based performances frequently include the artist amid projected backdrops of video montages. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
andy Warhol: the laSt deCade, feb. 14— may 16 » Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is the first U.S. museum survey exhibition to explore the work of this seminal artist produced in his last eight years. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
freedom noW: tamarind lithoGraphy WorKShop, throuGh may 17 » This exhibition of prints from the 1960s explores the international call for social and political justice and examines how a handful of artists addressed these themes through irony, satire, allegory and stark realism. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
rufino tamayo: tamarind lithoGraphy WorKShop, onGoinG » Renowned Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo had a fellowship at the Los Angeles-based Tamarind Lithography Workshop in 1964. Witness his work—ghostly apparitions of abstracted human figures—in this exhibition from the permanent collection. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
billy bob’S texaS » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.264.7117. feb. 5 » Eleven Hundred Springs
feb. 6 » Pat Green
feb. 12 » Miranda Lambert
feb. 13 » Delbert McClinton
feb. 19 » Brandon Rhyder
feb. 20 » Randy Houser
feb. 26 » Josh Abbott Band
feb. 27 » Mark Chesnutt
Cliburn at the baSS: “marC-andre hamelin,” feb. 2 » Long-known for his fearless exploration of unfamiliar pianistic terrain, Hamelin’s startlingly original blend of musicianship and virtuosity has earned him legendary status as a true avatar of the piano. It has also earned him eight Grammy nominations for his recordings. Bass Performance Hall, 817.738.6536.
Chopin & SChumann, feb. 5-7 » The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will laud two of the world’s most celebrated composers, Chopin and Schumann, during the 200th anniversary of their births. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
the band of heathenS W/the triShaS, feb. 6 » These Austin-based country-rock-gospel firebreathers visit Bass Hall’s McDavid Studio right on the heels of their latest record, One Feet in the Ether. Bass Performance Hall, 817.212.4300.
auStin lounGe lizardS, feb. 13 » The Austin Lounge Lizards serve up the tastiest country licks imaginable while simultaneously throwing to the wind every Old West cliché in the book. Bass Performance Hall, 817.212.4300.
Some enChanted eveninG With brian StoKeS mitChell, feb. 19-21 » Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell wowed audiences in his televised special with the National Symphony Orchestra as well as his concert performance of South Pacific with Reba McEntire at Carnegie Hall. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
band of the iriSh GuardS, feb. 22 » The worldrenowned Band of the Irish Guards will keep you on the edge of your seat with their pinpoint-precise recreations of the music of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Bass Performance Hall, 817.212.4300.
franKie valli & the four SeaSonS, feb. 23 » One of the most popular pop-rock bands of the 20th century, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons make their Bass Hall debut in the show that will feature hit after hit. Bass Performance Hall, 817.212.4300.
“tao: the martial art of drumminG,” feb. 24 » Music and martial arts will come together in this all-ages-welcome presentation of Japanese Taiko music, athleticism and dance. Bass Performance Hall, 817.212.4300.
fort Worth Symphony orCheStra preSentS “dvoraK Cello Conerto,” feb. 26-28 » Brahms said of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, “Why on earth didn’t I know that one could write a cello concerto like this?” Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
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, 817.226.4DAY.
four day WeeKend, friday and Saturday, onGoinG » The popular improvisational comedy troupe
performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4DAY.
hyena’S Comedy niGht Club » Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.
Jubilee theatre preSentS “from the miSSiSSippi delta,” feb. 5-28 » Born in a rundown, drafty shotgun house to a poor but resourceful black woman, no one could have predicated the odyssey that would become Ida Mae Holland’s life. Jubilee Theatre, 817.338.4411.
CaSa mañana preSentS “buddy: the buddy holly Story,” feb. 9-14 » Fifty years ago, a man from Lubbock changed the face of popular music, only to die tragically in a plane crash at the tender age of 22. Casa Mañana Theatre, 817.332.2272.
romeo and Juliet, feb. 12-14 » Presented by Texas Ballet Theater, Ben Stevenson’s masterful adaptation brings Shakespeare’s classic story to life, chronicling the tragic romance of two young lovers on opposing sides of a bitter feud. Bass Performance Hall, 817.763.0207.
omni theater and noble planetarium, yearround » The Omni Theater has many exciting shows daily. The IMAX presentation of Dolphins will run through Dec. 2009 and The Alps will run through Jan. 2010. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
2010 nba all-Star Game, feb. 14 » The 59th AllStar Game brings together 24 of the world’s best athletes. Cowboys Stadium. nba.com/allstar2010.
tCu Women’S baSKetball » Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, 817.257.FROG.
feb. 3 » vs. BYU, 6:30 p.m.
feb. 6 » vs. Air Force, 12 p.m.
feb. 13 » vs. Wyoming, 12 p.m.
feb. 23 » vs. UNLV, 6:30 p.m.
tCu men’S baSKetball » Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, 817.257.FROG.
feb. 10 » vs. Utah, 7 p.m.
feb. 16 » vs. San Diego State, 7 p.m.
feb. 27 » vs. Colorado State, 7:30 p.m.
tCu Women’S tenniS » Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, 817.257.FROG.
feb. 5 » vs. Stanford, 12 p.m.
tCu baSeball » ,817.257.FROG.
feb. 6 » Alumni Game, 1 p.m.
feb. 19 » vs. Sam Houston State, 6:30 p.m.
feb. 20 » vs. Sam Houston State, 2 p.m.
feb. 21 » vs. Sam Houston State, 1 p.m.
the art of neCeSSity, feb. 13 » Presented by the Log Cabin Village, this exhibit is meant to showcase the lost art of daily chores of the 19th century. Log Cabin Village, 817.392.5881.
2010 international perSpeCtiveS SerieS, feb. 22 » Charles Ebinger, director of the Energy Security Initiative and senior fellow at The Brookings Institute, will lead “How the International Energy Card is Played.” World Affairs Council Dallas Fort Worth, 214.965.8412.
Generously stuffed with mounds of flavorful meat, the chicken enchilada verde at Old Rip’s is topped with a slightly spicy green sauce. Fluffy rice and cheese-topped refried beans complete the plate. A cup of the restaurant’s tortilla soup pairs nicely with the entrée. Huge hunks of shredded chicken fill each spoonful of soup. Grated cheese melts into the rich, hot broth. Chopped avocado dots the top, and thin, crunchy tortilla strips crown the soup.
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Casual, sophisticated style sets Old Rip’s apart from its TCU-area counterparts.
Opening a Tex-Mex restaurant behind Fuzzy’s, the established go-to taco place near the intersection of Berry and TCU, is a bold move. But that’s exactly what Old Rip’s TexMex Restaurant did last July. Serving traditional Tex-Mex fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s the latest addition to the TCU-area dining scene.
Distinguishing itself from Fuzzy’s and other local eateries, Old Rip’s sleek, modern setting gives it an atmosphere more sophisticated than that of the typical Tex-Mex restaurant. A mix of contemporary art decorates the white, sanstexture walls. Distressed stained concrete floors anchor the two dining areas. Blonde wooden tables and chairs along with a few chocolate brown leather booths fill the space.
In one room a massive painting of a head-on view of a World War II airplane stretches over
the well-stocked bar. In the other room, a wall of sliding windows overlooks the outdoor patio seating. Cloth napkins elevate the restaurant’s style, but the environment is still casual with flat-screen TVs throughout the rooms.
There’s no separate lunch menu, so midday meals can be a bit pricey compared to others’ specials. But for dinner, Old Rip’s serves some of the city’s best Mexican food for the price. Its salsa is some of the best I’ve had at a restaurant. Spicy but not too hot, its freshness was evident, and flavors of cilantro and garlic shone through.
Appetizer options include the basics like nachos and quesadillas ($5.50 to $9), which are available with a variety of proteins besides the beef, chicken or cheese basics; shrimp, brisket, mushroom and spinach quesadillas are also offered. Bacon-wrapped shrimp, pork tacos (each $7) and stuffed jalapeños ($6.50) are also on the menu.
On our visit, we opted for the loaded queso ($8.50), which our server suggested as one of the most popular appetizers. The thick, gooey cheese dip was indulgently topped with ground beef, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
The tortilla soup ($5 for a cup, $6.50 for a bowl) was also excellent. Its broth was extremely flavorful — not watered down like some restaurants’ soup — and a rich red from tomatoes. Old Rip’s tortilla soup didn’t waste space with vegetables. Huge hunks of shredded chicken filled each bite, and just a few pieces of chopped onion added flavor. Grated cheese melted into the hot broth, and several small slices of avocado rested on top with a mound of thin, crunchy tortilla strings.
For main entrées, Old Rip’s offers dishes ranging from cheese chile rellenos ($8.50) to a stuffed New York strip steak ($21). Plates with your choice of two to four traditional Tex-Mex dishes come with cheese-topped refried beans and fluffy, flavorful rice ($8.50 to $11).
On our visit, the sour cream enchiladas were filled with an abundance of seasoned chicken and topped with a flavorful sour cream sauce. The chicken enchilada verde was topped with a slightly spicy tasty green sauce and white cheese.
We also tried the fajitas, which are available in beef, veggie, chicken, shrimp or combo varieties ($9 to $12.50). The meat was cut thin on an angle. Although the beef was good, I preferred the chicken. The moist poultry was lightly seasoned and took on the flavors of the sautéed onions and yellow, orange and green bell peppers. Hot fresh tortillas, beans, rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and cheese completed the entrée.
Throughout the meal, service was decent but a bit slow. Although our server was friendly, she didn’t seem informed about the food.
For dessert, powered sugar and cinnamon topped three sopaipillas ($4.50). The flaky pastry pillows were served with honey and packets of butter. So hot the powered sugar melted into the dough, the sopaipillas were a delicious way to end the meal.
7:30am – 9:30pm daily 3105 Cockrell Ave., Fort Worth 817.207.0777, oldripsfw.com $-$$
Open for more than 50 years, Angelo’s Barbecue keeps generations coming back for more of its feel-good basics.
Regarded as one of the area’s best barbecue joints, familyowned Angelo’s has been around since 1958. Its original owner, Angelo George, made a name for himself selling ice-cold beer and barbecue. Over the years, the restaurant has gained national notoriety and has been featured on Food Network and in such publications as Esquire and The New York Times. Walking up to the unassuming, rugged restaurant, you can smell hickory burning in the pits and meat slowly cooking. Inside, a
Formica tables rest on concrete floors. Entrees come on sectioned Styrofoam plates with plastic silverware. The restaurant is dated, but it’s clean with loads of character and charm. Families fill the large main dining room, and a back room furnished with booths and TVs makes it perfect for relaxing with friends while you watch a game, eat barbecue and drink beer.
Angelo’s beer is served extra cold in frozen glasses. All meat at the restaurant is seasoned with the family’s dry rub, then slowly smoked over hickory. A milder, sweeter rub flavors the pork and poultry, while a bolder, more peppery rub is on the beef. For those who want to attempt to mimic Angelo’s flavors at home, the restaurant sells its rubs and sauces.
On our most recent visit, the greasy, messy chopped beef sandwich ($3.95) topped with barbecue sauce was OK, but it wasn’t exceptional. However, that’s not what the restaurant is known for. It’s Angelo’s beef and rib plates ($12.50) that really put the restaurant on the map. During our visit, the flavorful pork ribs were tender and moist. They were a bit fatty but had the perfect outer crust from slowly smoking for hours. Their mild rub imparted a slight sweetness.
The beef brisket was sliced to order, so it still had all its moistness without the fat. The hickory wood’s smokiness permeated the tender slices of meat, and the peppery rub made the charred ends delicious.
Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 2533 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 817.332.0357, angelosbbq.com $
stuffed bear wearing an Angelo’s T-shirt greets guests as they round a corner on their way to the counter where diners make their selections and the staff cuts meat to order.
Originally a four-table restaurant, Angelo’s has since expanded to accommodate its crowds of patrons. The comfortable, no-frills restaurant is masculine and old-timey. Wood paneled walls along with hunting trophies — the likes of stuffed bears, buffalo and moose heads, fish, and an alligator skin — give Angelo’s the feel of an old rustic Western lodge.
Like the other plates — which are available with chopped beef, ham, sausage, salami, chicken or turkey — each beef or rib plate came with potato salad, beans, coleslaw, a side of barbecue sauce, a pickle and two slices of white bread. The potato salad was average, but the beans were quite tasty. The finely diced coleslaw was a little peppery, and the thin barbecue sauce was tangy. I prefer a bit more kick to my barbecue sauce, but at least it wasn’t too sweet.
For those who save room, Angelo’s serves cupcakes and fried pies ($1.30) for dessert. The restaurant’s desserts are okay, but it’s the entrees that stand out.
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5 & diner » 522 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 817.277.7900. This 50s-style diner offers tasty food in a fun, casual setting. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D
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? 11am-2am daily. $-$$ L D (✹ T
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. $-$$ L D
CheF Point CAFe » 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. Eat gourmet in a gas station! Located inside a Conoco station, don’t expect white tablecloths in this cafe, whose motto is “Fill’er-up outside, fill’er-up inside.” This unique restaurant features everything from delicious burgers to stuffed steaks and lamb chops. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$ 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. $$ L D ✹
gArden CottAge teA rooM » 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Gallery in North Richland Hills. This graceful tea room has been serving tremendously light fare and decadent desserts: banana caramel pie, caramel pecan cheesecake and chewy butter cake, just to name a few — made from scratch — since 1985. This charming lunch or meeting spot, which is also available for special events, is the perfect place to grab a light lunch or enjoy a cup of tea. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ L ( houlihAn’s » 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. Look no further for your favorite American dishes as well as Asianand Italian-inspired entrees. The food here is made fresh and from scratch. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ L D (✹ T huMPerdink's restAurAnt And Brewery » 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. Visit Humperdink's after a fun-filled day at Six Flags or to watch a big game. Guests can enjoy the many flat-screen TVs while enjoying sports bar and grill cuisine. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ 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. $$ L D (
MArket street » 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. Good meals to eat in or take home. Good choices of breakfast, salads, pizzas and Tex-Mex. Don’t forget the cobbler. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D (✹ no Frills grill » 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining
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fun at all hours at this local sports bar. 11am-2am daily. $ L D(✹
olenJACk’s grille » 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. Chef Brian Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there’s something for everyone. Try the chicken-fried steak, so big you’ll have leftovers for days. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$$ 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.; 12pm-3:30pm 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. $-$$ B L D (✹ T southern reCiPes grill » 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. A restaurant that offers up great atmosphere and a choice of chicken, seafood or steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ 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; 6:30am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ B L D ( ✹
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Billy Miner’s sAloon » 150 W. 3rd St., 817.877.3301. One of the first in downtown, you’ll find your favorite grill food, from burgers and fries to just about anything else. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 11:30am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹ BlueBonnet CAFÉ » 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. The only thing better than the breakfast — and not much is — is the pot roast. The Southern-style cooking is complemented by mementos from "I Love Lucy." 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L
BuFFAlo Bros PizzA wings & suBs » 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. This perfect college hangout offers ice cold beer, pizza, wings and sub sandwiches. It's also a great place to catch the game. 11 am-11 pm Sun.Sat. $$ L D
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 ( ✹ 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. 11am-11pm 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. 11am-10pm 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.; 6:30am8:30pm 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. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ L D (
Fred’s texAs CAFe » 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and gravy. The outdoor patio only adds to the attraction of the fun café. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ 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. 7am-3pm 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.; 11:30am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
lunCh Box » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. This westside lunch hot spot serves fabulous soups, salads and more. The colorful, flavorful menu will satisfy any taste. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ L
MAssey’s » 1805 8th Ave., 817.921.5582. Open since 1947, this place is an institution, built largely on its reputation for chicken-fried steak. There’s all-you-can-eat catfish on Wednesday and Friday nights, and steaks, seafood and salads. For dessert, try a slice of homemade pie. No frills in the ambiance—this is strictly casual dining. 11am9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-8pm Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D
MontgoMery street CAFÉ » 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. This is no-frills cooking at its finest. From omelets to chicken-fried steak, the menu includes fabulous Southern favorites. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ B L( old neighBorhood grill » 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. Everyone knows everyone’s name in this appropriately named grill. Fabulous breakfast entreés of pancakes and Belgian waffles are matched by an equally scrumptious lunch/dinner menu. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
ol’ south PAnCAke house » 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the party. Open 24 hours. $ B L D ( ovAtion dining And entertAinMent » 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.8900. This venue offers quality food and an extensive live music calendar. 6pm-11pm Wed.-Thur.; 6pm-midnight Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun.; Closed Mon.-Tue. $$ 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 10am3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ L D PoP’s sAFAri rooM » 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms. Specializing in wild game, entreés feature beef tenderloin, crab cakes and more. 9am-10:30pm Mon.;
9am-11pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ 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 Western-style 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.; 6am-10:30pm 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 Southern-style nap. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D THE ZODIAC ROOM AT NEIMAN MARCUS » 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. A delightful dining adventure for lunch with excellent service. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$ L (
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HARbOR ONE » 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ L D (
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bAbE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE » 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. A tradition among locals, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House offers Southern fried chicken, green beans, cream corn and salad with a sweet vinaigrette served family-style. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D
CLASSIC CAFE » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ L D ( ✹
DOVE CREEK CAFÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L D
PRAIRIE HOUSE RESTAURANT » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texas-style eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. Try the buffalo burger or the chicken-fried ribeye for a treat. With unique decor and a different theme at every booth, the atmosphere is as entertaining to the senses as the fare. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$ L D (
CAFÉ EXPRESS » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The Mercedes-Benz 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.; 7am10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ B L D ✹
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORy » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory has been serving up something for everyone. From soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes, the servings are always generous, and the desserts are always decadent. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am11pm Sun. $$ 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 ( ✹
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. $-$$ L D (
FIRE OAK GRILL » 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Savor the taste of a delicious steak cooked to perfection or let your taste buds devour the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Now with a full bar, the Fire Oak Grill is sure to leave you satisfied! Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Friday Only; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$-$$$ D ( asian
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GENGHIS GRILL » 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Customize your own bowl of Asian stir-fry with Genghis Grill's wide variety of meats, spices and sauces. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ 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 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-9:15pm Sun.-Thur.; 10:30am-10:15pm 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.; 11am11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$ SUKHOTHAI » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. No MSG is found in the cooking here. Try the chicken satay or the steamed spring rolls. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ L D ( TASTE OF THAI » 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up fresh dishes daily. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ L D ( TU DO RESTAURANT » 2410 E. Arkansas Ln. #356, Arlington, 817.277.8836. Offering an inventive menu, Tu Do serves Vietnamese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-2am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-1am Sun. $ D bEDFORD
THAI jASMINE » 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. This wonderful Thai restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai one could ask for. Serves wine and beer. 11am-9pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹ FORT WORTH
ASIA bOWL & GRILL » 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. Fresh ingredients combined with complex flavors make this a fabulous dining experience. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D EDOHANA HIbACHI SUSHI » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002 L D (. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
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. 5pm10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-midnight 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. $$ L D T ( SONNy’S DINER » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
SUSHI AXIOM jAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
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. $-$$ L D ( ✹
SZECHUAN » 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. Other location: 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. This Chinese favorite counts on high-quality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. Enjoy the fresh and flavorful dishes in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D (
THAI TINA’S » 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, this downtown your guide to local flavor
restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-8pm Sun. $$ 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. $$ L D ( p.F. CHAnG’S » 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found all across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am-11pm daily. $$ L D (
SWEET BASiL THAi CUiSinE » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up high-end 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. $-$$ L D (
EDEn BiSTrO » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028.
This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ 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; 12pm-3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ( pEi WEi » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
THAi CHiLi » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. They serve up beautifully prepared food that you can’t help but savor as it goes down. They also cater, so if you can’t join them, they’ll bring the party to you. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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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 Texas-style 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
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 (
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. $
nce you bite into a Kincaid’s hamburger, you never forget it. Because this is what a real, honest-to-goodness hamburger should taste like. It’s no secret why these burgers are so good. We use the finest natural Angus beef –ground fresh daily and never frozen. Hamburger America called Kincaid’s “a nearly perfect burger experience.” Drop by a Kincaid’s location soon, and we’ll serve you a hamburger to remember.
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.; 11am-10pm 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.; 11am10pm 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. 11am8pm 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. $-$$ L D ( TRAILBOSS BURgERS » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ 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. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D brazilian
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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. $$$ D T (
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BOI NA BRAZA » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ 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; 11am9pm 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.
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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.; 11am10pm 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 good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm 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. 11am8pm 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.; 11am-10pm 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. 11am3pm 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. $-$$ L D ( ✹
THE pOUR HOUSE SpORTS gRILL » 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. The Pour House offers a little bit of everything from sports bar munchies to steaks, which can be washed down with one of 25 bottled beers. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D ( pURpLE COw DINER » 4601 W. Freeway, 817.737.7177. The Cow has standard burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes with all that finger-lickin' junk kids like to track all over the table. Yes, playing with the condiments is OK. 11am9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
TOMMY’S HAMBURgERS » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D (. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D (. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹. Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $
jOHNNY B’S BURgERS & SHAKES » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D
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CAfÉ AT DAIREDS » 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. Serving lunch in a casual, energetic setting, The Café at Daireds offers a variety of upscale entrées, salads and homemade soups. The Café treats with gourmet three-course prix fixe menu that changes weekly and a fully stocked bar. 12pm-6pm
Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ 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. 6:30am4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D T (
CAfÉ ASpEN » 6103 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.0838. This westside favorite includes a fish menu that changes regularly, and the rack of lamb alone would merit a return visit. Go casual or dressed to the nines—either way, you’ll fit in. The ambiance becomes even more elegant at night with candlelight. An adjoining full bar offers a high-end well. A fabulous patio is open seasonally. Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Bar Room: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 4pm11pm Sat.; Happy Hour 4pm-7pm Mon.-Fri.$$ L D ( ✹ delis & bakeries
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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, multigrain, 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. 7am-6pm 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. $-$$ L D
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 but-
ter 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.; 7am-8pm 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 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 am8pm 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. 6:30am2pm 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. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ eclectic
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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.; 11am11pm 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 (
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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 eve-
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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. $$ L D ( ✹
CAFÉ MODERN » 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. The Modern Art Museum features a restaurant with grilled salmon and melted citrus butter, beautiful desserts and a Sunday brunch that is a must. Reservations are recommended for parties of five or more. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ 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.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$ L ( ✹
LILI’S BISTRO » 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lili's offers unpretentious global cuisine. Enjoy the Gorgonzola fries, innovative comfort food and championship burgers. Delicious! Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ 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 ( ✹
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. $-$$ D T ( ✹
SANDELLA’S CAFÉ » 1245 Prospect St., 817.421.0727. Finally, a place to eat delicious food without the worry of calorie counting. This family-owned restaurant spices up delicious sandwich wraps, such as the Chicken Verona or the flatbread pizza. With their relaxing European atmosphere, you’re likely to stay not only for the food, but the free Internet, as well. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹ ethnic
BOMBAY GRILL » 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. This Indian restaurant serves up classics like Tandoori and garlic naan (flatbread). Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ L D (
BYBLOS » 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. Owned by a member of the same family who owns Hedary’s, this Stockyards restaurant serves the same great Middle Eastern fare. Don’t miss Friday nights, the day that brings bellydancing into the Stockyards. 11am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ 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; 11am10pm 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. $$ L D ( french
CACHAREL » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the finest in the county. The three-course fixed price dinner runs a happy gamut between lobster and ostrich, or have a steak cut to order. The place is peaceful and elegant, high above Six Flags with a great view. You won’t get off cheaply, but you won’t be disappointed. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$ L D ( FORT
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: 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm Sun. $$$ L D ( ✹
LA MADELEINE » 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Croissants, pastries, soups, salads and more are served in a charming European atmosphere. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
SAINT-EMILION » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Wellconcocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D ( ✹ german
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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 (
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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 Tex-Greek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L italian
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. $$ L D ( ✹
ITALIANNI’S » 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. This quaint Italian bistro includes the genre standards, as well as some creative dishes like three-pepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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 highend pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
PICCOLO MONDO » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the strip-center dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( PRESPA'S » 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. The ambiance at Prespa's attracts couples, families and parties. Guests can enjoy fresh Italian cuisine in their choice of a brightly lit dining room or a dimmer, more romantic setting. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ 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 mouthwatering Italian menu. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm11pm 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. $$ L D ( ✹
AvENTINO » 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.731.0711. This long-time Fort Worth favorite underwent a complete renovation and now offers modern Central Italian cuisine in a casual yet contemporary setting. Chef Derrick Paez combines traditional flavors with modern techniques making Aventino the next generation of fine Italian dining. 5pm10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5pm-11pm Thur.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ D (
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.; 6pm-10pm 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. $$$ L D ( ✹
MAMA’S PIZZA » 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA This Fort Worth staple has been serving up great pizza in Fort Worth since 1968. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through EntreesTo-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $ L D (
MANCUSO’S » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. Lunch:10:30am-1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D (
MARGIE’S ORIGINAL ITALIAN KITCHEN » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm 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 ✹
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. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PIZZERIA UNO CHICAGO GRILL » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D
RUFFINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its chicken, beef and pasta. Voted best in town by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers. Lunch: 11am-2pm
Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ 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. $-$$ L D T (
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BRIO TUSCAN GRILL » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you covered. High-quality steak and house-made pastas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood oven to give you the taste of Italy. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ 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. $$ L D (
FERRARI’S ITALIAN VILLA » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D
RAVIOLI » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
GLORIA’S » Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. L D ✹. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800 L D T ✹. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981 L D ✹. Gloria’s offers an alternative to TexMex cuisine with a dash of Salvadoran flavor. Favorites include the seafood soup, ceviche and grilled pork. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$
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. $$ L D ✹
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Uno Chicago Bar & Grill Chicago’s original deep dish pizzeria is right in the heart of Sundance Square. Uno has surrounded its famous deep dish pizza with many colorful and exciting menu items. New favorites include Lemon Basil Salmon, Chicken Gorgonzola, Baked Stuffed Chicken, Classic Cobb Salad and organic flatbread pizzas. At lunchtime Uno offers a variety of items that will be served within ten minutes. Uno’s full service bar has many excellent signature drinks that compliment any meal. After the show, stop in for a slice of cheesecake or try Uno’s award winning Deep Dish Sundae. A fast and friendly staff is eager to serve you. For call ahead seating or to book a large party, please call 817-885-8667.
mussels and tapas, and you’ll also find risotto, duck and braised lamb shank. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ 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 (
ThE VAulT » 525 Taylor St., 817.348.9828. Sample sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful wines in a warm, European-inspired setting, and linger at the hip V Lounge Wine & Martini Bar located downstairs. Signature dishes include Vault Paella and many tempting tapas selections. Underground Lounge 4pm-Close Tue.-Sat.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$-$$ L D ( ✹ mexican
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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. $$ L D (✹
Chuy'S » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. Guests can enjoy fine Tex-Mex cuisine for a reasonable price! 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹
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ESPARZA’S » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves Tex-Mex favorites. By the looks of all the famous faces gracing the walls, you never know who will show up. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
lA hACIENDA RANCh » 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. Mexican food is the fare, and the grilled steaks are excellent. Don’t forget the fajitas. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. $$ L D ( ✹ FoRT WoRTh
ANThoNy’S » 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. The Santa Fe-style Mexican cuisine features red and green chile enchiladas, fajitas, seafood and more, as well as a great selection of beer, wine and margaritas. 7am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ L D ✹ bAKER ST. Pub & gRIll » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. British-themed pub with a menu that offers shepherd’s pie and Scotch egg with good chutney. You’ll also find a mix of Tex-Mex with a Brit nuance thrown in for good measure. 11am-2am daily. $-$$ 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 Tex-Mex mixed in. Great weekend breakfast, as well. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thur., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D CAbo gRANDE » 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. Good service plus Mexican dishes in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy ribs, snapper and fajitas outside on the patio. 11am10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ 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.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( ✹
ChIMy’S CERVECERIA » 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. Famous for its nachos and addictive margaritas, this place is a must-try for all Tex-Mex lovers. 11am-midnight Mon.Sat. $ L D ✹
ChIPoTlE » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E.
Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. Good food at a low price. Standard Mexican tacos and burritos. Everything is made to order while you watch. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ✹ DoS gRINgoS » 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. The name says it all. The Tex-Mex menu is top fare in a setting that appeals to the Cultural District crowd. Their margaritas are the largest in town! 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
El FENIX » 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. More than 80 years ago, the Martinez Family pioneered what is now internationally known as the Tex-Mex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the border. El Fenix is the oldest chain of family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( El RANCho gRANDE » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. This family-owned and -operated Mexican restaurant has been a Cowtown favorite for more than 60 years. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ 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 south-of-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. $ B L D
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.; 7am-10pm 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.; 11am11pm 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.; 10am11pm 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. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ all locations
PulIDoS » 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. Other locations: 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. 4924 Old Benbrook Rd., 817.731.4241. Classic Mexican restaurant offering everything from enchiladas to crispy tacos. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
RED CACTuS RESTAuRANT » 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. Located across the street from TCU campus, Red Cactus supplies counter-service burritos, tacos and breakfasts to the local college crowd. They describe their cuisine as fresh-Mex. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
RIo MAMbo » 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. $$ L D ✹
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loS VAquERoS » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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FISh CITy 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. $-$$ L D ✹
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DADDy JACK’S » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes
make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹
EddiE V’s » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This finedining 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 extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹
J&J OystEr Bar » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
LONE star OystEr Bar » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹
PaPPadEaUX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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.; 10am11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹ sOUtHLaKE
FisH City 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. $-$$ L D ( ✹
trULUCK’s sEaFOOd, stEaK & CraB HOUsE » 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. It’s all about the fresh seafood and tender crab at Truluck’s which features a weekly changing menu. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ 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 provides 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 coffee-rubbed kangaroo tail. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L T ( ✹
MiCHaELs rEstaUraNt & aNCHO CHiLE Bar » 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar serves up contemporary Southwestern cuisine, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive list of fine wines. The Chile Bar offers its own unique menu. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thur.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ L D ( ✹
rEata » 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. A garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the most popular tickets in Fort Worth. Well, that, and an innovative menu that includes such palate-pleasing favorites as smoked quail on cheese grits, chicken-fried steak and a chili relleno stuffed to the gills with cheese. The crowd is lively and the waitstaff is unmatched. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$ 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. $$$ L D (✹
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MaC’s stEaKs & sEaFOOd » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm10pm Sun. $-$$ 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. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ L D ( ✹
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BOB’s stEaK aNd CHOP HOUsE » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the country, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. You’re sure to become a regular after experiencing their stellar service, extensive wine list and quality food in an upscale atmosphere. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T (
CattLEMEN’s stEaK HOUsE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ 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. 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
GraCE rEstaUraNt » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its protein-driven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ D T ( ✹ H3 raNCH » 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. The bunkhouse feel lends a special Stockyards flavor to roast
pork Southern-style, and be sure to try a gooey caramely dessert served in a skillet or a flaming steak with 150proof fuel. The huge open hickory grill gets your attention right away. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ 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. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ tHE KEG stEaKHOUsE & Bar » 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other location: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it better, especially the oddball, round “baseball steak.” Try the bacon-wrapped scallops with a zesty cocktail sauce or the grilled top sirloin. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ 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. $$ B L D T (
siLVEr FOX stEaKHOUsE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and offthe-cob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. Popular for gatherings, as well as a heckuva steak. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ D T (
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 (
Crowds thronged to witness one of the most spectacular fires ever recorded in Fort Worth history. At 2:55 p.m., as seen on the depot clock, a blaze swept through the station destroying a major shipping and distributing site for all of Texas, New Mexico and Southeastern states.
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Real estate/investments professional Jeffrey Treadwell is a colorful, vivacious personality who’s logged his fair share of miles aboard airlines while traveling in the continental U.S. and abroad. But when Treadwell is motoring around his native Fort Worth, he prefers to sit behind the wheel of his special edition smart fortwo BRABUS cabriolet. The auto, which he deems his mobile office, was appealing to Treadwell because of its size. “I have always bought small cars, and this coupled with the fact that it was designed and engineered by Mercedes-Benz made it attractive,” Treadwell said, adding that “the special edition Brabus was just the ticket for me.” And the fact that he can drop the top ... well that just sweetens Treadwell’s love affair with his car.
But despite Treadwell’s affection for his decorated auto—it’s decked out with a custom radio, custom interior and exterior lighting, cruise control and interior carbon fiber trim—it’s the service at the Park Place smart center Fort Worth (Bryant Irvin) that has earned his rave reviews. “My service team (consisting of Marc Abadie and Jason Winters) is more interested in the car than I am,” he said. “This is a very welcome attribute, since I am not a mechanically inclined person. Marc and Jason have been instrumental in personalizing my car to my specifications. I have had extensive work done on the car and would not have been able to customize it without their expertise. They have been extremely courteous and knowledgeable with my endeavors.” Treadwell is also quick to give credit to Lauren Griffin and Kevin Beavers on the sales staff. It’s this unparalleled excellence, a standard that has become synonymous with the dealership, that has caused Treadwell to profess: “They’ve found a customer for life.”