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.
Most Fort Worth natives have a fond affection for the military base now known as the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. There has always been a familiar and comforting relationship between the city and the jets that fly overhead.
by Courtney Dabney
Avoiding death or destruction depended mostly on the winds of fate. Our readers share their memories.
by Paul K. Harral
The latest on Fort Worth’s business climate, power players and entrepreneurs, as well as Q&As with industry leaders
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Whether you are a man up to date on the latest trends or not quite sure of your style, add these accessories to beef up any drab wardrobe. by Kelly Dragues
Being educated gives me their best shot at decreasing their chances for prostate cancer. by Lauren Farrelly
It might be easier to make your early tee time if you don’t have far to go. by Jennifer CassedayBlair 28 Cooking
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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
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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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The readers of Fort Worth, Texas are wonderful folk, and they deserve credit on this page for their help in assembling this month’s feature on the 2000 tornado. We already knew that you are deeply involved in the life of Tarrant County and the people who make things happen. What we didn’t know was that there are a group of superior storytellers out there who require minimal editing to spin a good yarn. Normally, we’d put a photograph in this space. But if you contributed, just look in the mirror. If you didn’t, take a look at the memories (page 32) of those who did. It was a wonderful effort on the part of a number of people.
Lauren Farrelly is a junior at Texas Christian University where she is a Neeley Fellow in the business honors program. She is working toward a degree in international finance with news/editorial journalism and Japanese minors. Lauren worked as an intern for U.S. rep. Kay Granger, r-Fort Worth, and as a page for the U.S. House of representatives. She served as contributing writer for the Neeley Magazine, copy editor and opinion columnist for The Daily Skiff and editorial intern for the Fort Worth, Texas magazine. A self-professed magazine addict, Lauren believes in reading a magazine cover-to-cover. Her magazine collection is the envy of fellow journalism junkies. After graduation, Lauren will pursue a career in financial services and journalism. For this issue, Lauren contributed features about the American Heart Association (page 60) and decreasing the chances for prostate cancer (page 24).
Arlington-based writer Diana Kunde commuted eastward for 16 years to jobs as assistant business editor, then writer and columnist for the Dallas Morning News. In semi-retirement, she says she’s finally getting to know her hometown, and meeting folks like Steve Vincent, whom she profiles in this issue’s Up Close feature (page 66). An accomplished and versatile journalist, Diana has contributed to DCEO, the DMN, Addison Magazine, and Lone Star Outdoor News, among others. An avid fly-fisher, she says she’s never met a rainbow trout she didn’t like.
Do you have a story idea for the magazine or are you interested in writing for us? If so, please send all inquiries, queries or story ideas to Paul K. Harral, executive editor, at pharral@fwtexas.com.
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Because of your generous philanthropic support, more children in our community are able to receive much-needed medical care in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and in Cook Children’s Neighborhood Clinics.
At Cook Children’s, we do it all for kids. Thank you for being angels to our angels.
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you talk, we listen
What a wonderful surprise when I was browsing through the magazines at the Leon, Guanajuato, airport recently.
Having been born and gone all through school in Fort Worth, the Fort Worth, Texas heading on your cover captured my eyes immediately.
I am retired in Mexico, but I still keep up with my beloved Horned Frogs. I have heard your spots on the Frog broadcasts online but have never read your publication.
I am sure, I will be up, burning the midnight oil reading about my hometown, Fort Worth, Texas.
Glad I found you.
— Bob Rayel, Tequisquiapan, Queretaro, Mexico
Editor’s note: Readers have heard Bob’s voice over the PA systems at both Amon Carter Stadium and the Stock Show.
I would like to ask again that your magazine consider using what is now the 131-year-old famous Fort Worth company known around the world. I’m certain we create more value for the City of Fort Worth than an El Paso boot maker ever could. (See: January issue cover.) Were we not the industry leader in this category, I might not ask you to waste your time considering us.
We have the ability and wherewithal to manufacturer the finest western footwear in the world. Maybe one day you’ll choose to acknowledge what millions of people already
Correction:
Mike Burger is meteorologist at CBS11/ TXA21. We even double-checked on the spelling of his name — and still got it wrong. Sorry, Mike..
know — and still love to hear about. There is no other American story like Justin’s.
— Randy Watson, President/CEO, Justin Brands, Fort Worth
I love the column written by Heywood. I hope you never remove him from your magazine. ’Bout time somebody was allowed to speak the truth. Ouch!! If it hurts, then check out your own backyard. I always read his column first when the magazine arrives in the mail.
— Beverly Daniels, Arlington
On “The morning Team on KLUV,” Jody Dean encouraged listeners to read a Fort Worth, Texas article by CBS11/TXA21 meteorologist Mike Burger. Burger shares his private innermost experiences of a heart attack 10 years ago. Mike emphasizes needing to prioritize life’s lessons, because none of us are bulletproof. Many Americans have heart attacks every day and even some do not survive them. A heart attack does not respect age.
—John King, Fort Worth
Thank you for the very nice work on the article and photos for the February magazine. I especially appreciated the “Fort Worth” personality that is evident in the approach and the attention to detail that helps tell the Fort Worth story.
—Johnny Campbell, Sundance Square, Fort Worth
Talk to us We welcome all suggestions, comments and questions about Fort Worth, Texas magazine and the articles we publish. Send comments by visiting fwtx.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
Behind the Scenes. Do you want to know what goes on at our photo shoots? Visit fwtx.com to see our creative staff capturing images for our feature about the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.
Twisted Memories. We put out a call to all of our readers for their memories about the tornado that ripped through Fort Worth in 2000. What we got was more than 10,000 words from locals about their whereabouts during that day. To read all of their stories, visit our Web site.
Best of 2010. In order to create our 10th annual Best Of Fort Worth listing, we need your help to comb the city and find the best burgers, most luxurious spas and finest boutiques. After treating yourself to Fort Worth’s finest, log on to fwtx. com and cast your vote from March 25 – April 8. The June issue will reveal our reader’s choices in more than 100 categories.
High Fashion. Are you needing a boost to your wardrobe and lack the fashion sense necessary? Visit our Web site to see what Fashion Editor Kelly Dragues is up to. You can visit her blog or check out our online edition for her monthly style page.
Iwas born and raised in the Texas Panhandle to a mother who was ever alert to the dangers of the weather and especially of tornadoes.
We had the only storm cellar in the immediate area and often, during tornado season, Mom would shake me out of a sound sleep, and we’d head outside in the rain to that dank and damp underground shelter.
It wasn’t much. Just a hole in the ground about 8 by 10 feet with a wooden roof piled high with the dirt dug out to make the hole. There were spiders there, and I was always convinced there were snakes and scorpions as well, although I never saw any.
My daddy made a living by building, among other things, concrete storm cellars. But just as the painter’s house always needed painting, he never got around to building one for us. No money, I suppose now.
The neighbors would show up to take shelter, and the children would be treated — or should I say inflicted — with stories of life in the good old days back on the farm.
In my memory, only one tornado ever touched down nearby, and all of us loaded up in cars and went to see where it had struck. What there was was nothing — only a foundation and a telephone headset (which I captured with my trusty Brownie Hawkeye camera) and a little debris.
And one other thing: A tree about 4 or 5 inches in diameter with a piece of pipe — one-inch in my memory but maybe smaller — wrapped around it like a spring.
Later a bunch of we young hoodlums would buy CB radios and become part of the group that sat on higher elevations around town watching the storms roll in, ever ready to call for the warning sirens to sound from the volunteer fire station.
Those memories are firm in my mind. And the memories of the tornado that hit downtown Fort Worth, parts of Arlington and other areas 10 years ago this month were firm in our readers’ minds.
We put out a simple call for memories — and we got 10,000 words in response. I hope that you will enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed editing them. Virtually every word we received is posted online, and we printed as many in the magazine as we could.
Newcomers cannot imagine the damage even if they have seen pictures. Any loss of life is tragic in natural disasters, but considering what might have happened, there were surprisingly few deaths. Downtown was closed to traffic for days and covered walkways led from building to building until the danger from falling glass ended.
The city’s response was instant and coordinated.
Within a year, the signature Bank One Tower was completely closed and would be sheathed in plywood and metal shutters for a year. The first plan was to drop it entirely, but that was abandoned because of concerns about asbestos abatement and other issues.
Reata moved out and went on the road, catering events but with no public restaurant, until it reopened in what had been the Caravan of Dreams downtown.
Ten years later, the memories of that day are vivid in the minds of those who were present.
When we asked readers for their memories, we were overwhelmed.
We open with the story of barber Mike Moore, who is alive today because the wind that had him pinned to the side of a building quit at exactly the right moment.
Fort Worth and the area faced a storm of a different kind when the Base Closure and Realignment Commission decided that Carswell Air Force Base was expendable. Carswell had been an integral part of the area’s history from the early days of World War II although it wasn’t named that until after the war.
Local leaders vowed that that wouldn’t happen if they could do anything about it, and the result is the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, something new when it was conceived and now a model for other bases in the United States.
The basic mission is the same as Carswell AFB: Defense of the United States against all threats. But now it is a facility that serves the Navy, Marines, Air Force and Texas Air National Guard.
Writer Courtney Dabney reminds us of the significance of the base to the North Texas area and of the steps taken to make sure of its continued existence. And the military folks remind us once again of the special bond that exists between Fort Worth and the military.
Fort Worth is rich in history both ancient and recent. And sometimes we all need to be reminded of where we’ve been so we can look ahead to where we are going.
Paul K. Harral Executive Editor
Larger than life sculptures can be seen at the Organic Metal indoor/outdoor exhibit by sculptor and blacksmith Richard Baggett. They will be on display at the East Fork Gallery through April 3. To read more, turn to page 16.
Fort Worth recently lost a good friend and ambassador of local baseball at the age of 92. Bobby Bragan joined Fort Worth baseball history when he was transferred from the Brooklyn Dodgers to manage the Fort Worth Cats in 1948. He led the team to five winning seasons and continued on to manage in the big leagues for another 18 years.
In Bragan’s career, he was continually stealing headlines and entertaining fans with his high-spirited behavior — sit-down strikes on the baseball field and sending in batboys to coach third base … all of which led to a lifetime of tremendous stories he was more than happy to share.
Success on the field facilitated Bragan’s six-decade philanthropic journey of giving back to our city by mentoring players, beginning the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, which encourages children to stay in school by awarding scholarships for college, and supporting a wide variety of causes with his personal charm and wit. His impact was deep and hard-hitting.
Bragan has made it home, but his legacy will live on through the game he was devoted to — and the people he touched. —Jennifer Casseday-Blair
When more than 10,000 American Idol hopefuls lined up at Cowboys Stadium last June to get a 20-second shot at snagging a golden ticket for a chance to go to Hollywood, they all knew their chances were limited. Only 31 from the Dallas-Fort Worth area were invited to continue on in the competition.
Five were selected from Tarrant County. Among them, Savannah Low, a 16-year-old from Arlington who is a student at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. The Academy, a charter school operated by the Texas Boys Choir, has been named one of the nation’s Top 100 high schools by U.S. News & World Report and was recently named the No. 6 high school in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 11 in the state among 158 public high schools surveyed by Houstonbased Children at Risk, a non-profit education research and advocacy
organization.
Savannah Low was just 8 years old when Burleson native Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first American Idol, and this was the first round in which Low was old enough to compete.
The goal, of course, is the televised competition but there are other auditions and interviews before that and the final rounds take place in Hollywood where 12 boys and 12 girls are selected for the show’s season.
At press time, the results of the Hollywood elimination rounds were yet to be revealed. That will happen in late February.
Savannah’s journey to Hollywood began as a little girl in a big cowboy hat, yodeling with Fort Worth’s Cowtown Opry and singing Patsy Cline songs at the legendary Johnnie High’s Country Review.
As her voice matured, she experimented with Broadway, jazz
and blues, learned to harmonize with Girls4Life, a quartet that sang inspirational music for cancer fundraisers, worked with Lance Armstrong’s cancer bill campaign, and opened for the Jonas Brothers at the 2008 Texas State Fair.
But it’s not easy. She trains three hours a day as a member of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Singing Girls of Texas tour choir under the direction of Mark Stamper. She will tell you music is her life, in her blood and in her bones. She lives to perform and dreams of becoming a Broadway star or recording artist.
If you’ve been to some of our events, you’ve seen and heard her. We turn to her regularly, and we suspect the nation will as well.
Regardless of what happens, we at Fort Worth, Texas are proud of her — and not just because her mother, Candis Low, is a member of our advertising staff.— Paul K. Harral
FYI: They do play other sports at TCU. Like baseball.
The season is underway now and here are some things you may not know about Frog baseball, by the numbers:
3: Consecutive seasons with 40 wins.
3: Texas schools in the last six NCAA Regionals — Rice, Texas and TCU.
4: Consecutive Mountain West Conference titles.
6: Consecutive conference championships.
15: Pre-season ranking in the preseason polls.
16: Schools to appear in last six NCAA regional, TCU is among them.
27: TCU’s national attendance rank with an average of 2,220 fans per game.
28: Home Frog baseball games in 2010.
— Fort Worth, Texas staff
Fragments of scriptures found in caves in Israel more than 60 years ago — ancient manuscripts that include the bedrock documents of Jewish and Christian faiths — will be housed in Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Dead Sea Scrolls, dating back 2,000 years, are the oldest existing record of the Hebrew Bible. Only three institutions in the United States are know to own fragments of the scrolls — Southwestern, The University of Chicago and Azusa Pacific University in California. Southwestern bought three fragments from a private collector for an undisclosed amount. The archaeological acquisition included scripture written on scraps of leather from Books of the Hebrew Bible: Exodus, Leviticus and Daniel. For centuries, scholars have questioned the extent to which the Bible has been altered due to translation and interpretation. Weston Fields, executive director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Foundation said the scrolls have shown that the text has changed very little over 2,000 years, suggesting that it has essentially remained faithful to its original meaning.— Lauren Farrelly
by Anahita Kalianivala
Republic of Barbecue is the latest delectable treatise on Texas barbecue. Elizabeth Engelhardt and her team of 11 graduate students from the University of Texas at Austin composed the book to share their findings from a historical project in partnership with Southern Foodways Alliance. The goal: Discover and describe what barbecue means to Texas.
What keeps Republic from reading like a drowsy historical tale or a dainty fork-andknife cookbook are the exciting and ravenous stories told by Engelhardt, her students and some first-person barbecue masters, covering topics like food history and barbecue’s influence on music and small-town Texas identity.
Along with decadent tales of Texas barbecue that focus on the meat itself, Republic provides essays sprinkled with cultural relevance. “Cavemen and Firebuilders: Manliness and Meat” explores how barbecue as a manly cooking technique is somehow likened to burly men warming their kill over an open flame. Dave Croke intelligently discusses the history of our now-mainstream ideas in a sociological context, then pairs this with how we understand such traditions today: “Many Central Texans link barbecue explicitly with fond childhood memories of their fathers and identify a particular role for barbecue in the perpetuation of familiar and communal bonds.”
Family and community
are at the heart of barbecue and at the heart of this book, evident in the stories told by barbecue and the people behind the pit. Richard Lopez, third-generation owner of Gonzales Food Market in Gonzales, Texas, said, “Barbecue depends on the family.” The story of Nicole Dugas of Barbecuties in Austin also shares the tale of a family recipe taken to the streets. Dugas runs a barbecue cart on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, a cart that’s “women-owned, and women-run, and barbecue-loving.” Her story, too, explores the gender dynamic of this southern feast food. Dugas said, “For some reason barbecue is supposed to be a man’s thing. I don’t know, like the woman had prowess over the kitchen, so he took the backyard.”
The many voices of Republic provide perspectives to understand Texas and understand barbecue, but as John T. Edge said in the foreword, a sense of “barbecue rhetoric” is necessary. Barbecue has never been free from controversy; arguments are fired over everything from a definition of the South to a definition of barbecue to wet rub versus dry rub. Engelhardt and her colleagues handle all of these components with a rawness that locals would be proud of but also a grace that keeps the unfamiliar reader involved.
Republic of Barbecue is an eclectic and necessary read for anyone who claims to understand barbecue, food or Texas. You’ll devour sidebars that feature things like a pie chart of desserts that should accompany brisket. You’ll nod with satisfaction at essays that boast technological advances of this old-time technique. After reading the book, if you’re not left hungering for the tangy barbecue sauce wafting from its creases, then you just never really got it in the first place.
Time, Process and PercePTion
Artists: Linda Guy and Jo-Ann Mullroy
March 16 – April 30
Artspace 111 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com, 817.692.3228
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Artist: Randall Reid
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William Campbell Contemporary Art 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com 817.737.9566
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East Fork Gallery
300 Trinity Campus Circle tccd.edu, 817.515.1381
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Milan Gallery 505 Houston St. milangallery.com, 817.338.4278
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Fort Worth Contemporary Arts 2900 W. Berry St. theartgalleries.tcu.edu, 817.257.2588
Well, maybe to sub-orbital space. If you are waiting for Virgin Galactic’s proposed space adventure for that longdreamed-for trip into space, we’d bet you didn’t know that it could start just down the street in Sundance Square.
The ticketing, that is.
The Fort Worth-based travel company Virtuoso, which specializes in high-end travel adventures, has an exclusive relationship with Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism project.
Virgin Galactic rolled out SpaceShipTwo in December at Mojave Spaceport in California. The idea is that a mothership — VMS Eve — will carry the vehicle to about 50,000 feet when the spaceship (shown here in the middle of the catamaran-like configuration) will detach, fire its own rocket engine and climb to sub orbit for the flight. Testing is expected this year with commercial flights unlikely before 2011.
aLDI Inc., one of the largest privately owned retail discount supermarket chains worldwide, is set for its Tarrant County debut, opening 11 area locations in the coming months. Three Fort Worth stores will open March 19. Other locations include Hurst, Pantego and White Settlement. Reputable for competing with Wal-Mart prices, a typical ALDI location carries only 1,400 different types of products, 95 percent of which are private, off-brand labels. Shoppers also bring their own plastic bags and are charged a refundable 25 cents for shopping carts. This keeps the overhead of stores low and allows savings to pass on to consumers.
The chain’s expansion is sure to bring activity to the North Texas job market; ALDI has already had 12 hiring fairs. Scott Huska, vice president of the ALDI Denton division, said, “We want the most local [product] as possible,” in reference to the company’s search for local produce vendors. ALDI has also employed local contractors for work at all 11 stores.–Anahita Kalianivala
It’s not cheap — $200,000 per seat. But that fits in with Virtuoso’s niche in the travel business.
Matthew D. Upchurch, CEo of Virtuoso, says seven of the 12 sales since the rollout have come from Virtuoso Accredited Space Agents.
“When you consider the price per ticket, it is remarkable to see this level of interest from the general public,” Upchurch says.
Compared to $45 million or more to visit the Space Station, he says, “it seems like a relative bargain.”
Upchurch puts his own money on the line. He’s a “Founder” passenger — one of the first 84 to fly.
One purpose of travel is to see the world from a different perspective, and fewer than 500 people have ever seen it from space. That, Upchurch said, “will be life changing.”
In January, Hicks Sports Group LLC confirmed the sale of the Texas Rangers franchise to Rangers Baseball Express LLC, Chuck Greenberg of Pittsburg and Rangers. The sale is still pending approval from Major League Baseball and the completion of financial transactions. Upon completion of the sale, Greenberg will serve as the managing partner and CEO, and Ryan will maintain his role as president. Ray Davis will serve as co-chairmen of the board of Rangers Baseball Express. Greenberg also asked Hicks to continue his association with the organization as chairman emeritus.
In a separate deal, Ballpark Real Estate L.P., an investment firm controlled by Hicks, agreed to transfer land around the Ballpark and Cowboys Stadium. Approximately 153 of the 195 acres owned by the group or by the Hicks family will be controlled by the Greenberg-Ryan group.–Anahita
Kalianivala
Stay and play golf resorts like the one featured here, Tapatio Springs Golf Resort, make the perfect weekend escape. So get into the swing of things and plan your next golfing getaway.
To read more, turn to page 26.
Whether you are a man up to date on the latest trends or not quite sure of your style, add these accessories to beef up any drab wardrobe. Don’t shy away from bolder colors that will launch you into the warmer months looking cool and polished. It’s all in the details.
Being educated gives men their best shot at decreasing their chances for prostate cancer. Although there are different schools of thought on this type of cancer, here is the general information men really need to know.
Consider these things when determining if you might be at risk.
Family History
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, men with a single first-degree relative — father, brother or son — with a history of prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease, while those with two or more relatives are nearly four times as likely to be diagnosed.
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Race
The National Cancer Institute says that prostate cancer is more common among black men than white or Hispanic/Latino men. It’s less common among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/ Alaska Native men.
Doctors’ recommendations for screening vary. Some encourage yearly screening for men over age 50, and some advise men who are at a higher risk for prostate cancer to begin screening at age 40 or 45. Others caution against routine screening.
Although specific recommendAtions regArding PROsTaTesPeciFic anTigen (Psa) screening vAry, there is gener Al Agreement thAt men should be informed About the potentiAl risks And benefits of psA screening before being tested. currently, medic Are provides cover Age for An AnnuAl psA test for All mAle beneficiAries Age 50 And older.
Certain factors such as food and sun exposure have been linked with lowering the risk for prostate cancer.
Lycopenes (tomatoes, watermelon, pomegranates, pink grapefruits) are one of the most studied antioxidants in the reduction of prostate cancer progression.
Prostate cancer is less common among Asian men. Studies suggest this could be due to the Asian diet, which is rich in green tea and soy.
Lack of sun exposure and vitamin deficiency have been linked to increased risk for prostate cancer.
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussel sprouts) combat carcinogens from charred meat.
Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, halibut, shrimp, lobster, crab, tuna) fight prostate cancer in
men who are predisposed to the disease.
Testosterone can stimulate tumor growth. Dietary fiber (whole grain breads and cereals, beans, fruits, vegetables) can decrease testosterone levels.
Tomatoes are one of many vegetables that are high in Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help in the prevention of prostate cancer.
It might be easier to make your
early tee time
if you don’t have far to go.
As the chill leaves the air and the grass begins to green, golfers eagerly seek out the best courses to perfect their swing. Below are some resorts in Texas that offer packages with deluxe accommodations and premier courses.
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The wooded shoreline of Lake Texoma is the perfect setting for this 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. Tanglewood features lush fairways, a complete practice facility and a resort hotel with fullservice spa. Packages include lodging, breakfast, range balls and cart, and one or two days of unlimited golf. Prices vary from $90 - $172 on weekdays and $109 - $199 on weekends. 1.800.833.6569, tanglewoodresort.com.
Rayburn Country Resort » A challenging 27-hole golf course located in the woods of East Texas is uniquely divided by complexity into three sets of nines. Guests have a choice of lodging between the newly renovated Rayburn Lodge or Rayburn Condos and can enjoy country club dining at Mulligan’s Grill. Lake Sam Rayburn is nearby for those wanting a refreshing dip after a long day of golf.
Tee Up Do you want to keep the sand out of your shoes? Get into the swing of things by visiting one of these golf practice facilities.
Leonard’s Golf Links 3200 Chapel Creek Road Fort Worth, 817.560.0200
Golf Driving Range of Texas Inc. 1101 N. Bowman Springs Road Kennedale, 817.572.3120
Benbrook Driving Range 1801 Winscott Road Fort Worth, 817.249.4653
Golf Center of Arlington 1301 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, 817.469.9005
Golfworld Ultimate Practice Facility 9521 S. Freeway Fort Worth, 817.551.0990
Tennis courts and a swimming pool are also available for use. Packages range from $140 - $305 depending on length of stay and include accommodations, green fees, cart fees, temporary club membership, one bucket of range balls, and breakfast and lunch vouchers. 409.698.2444, rayburnresort.com.
Texan Resort » Experience the world’s first NFL-themed course at the Cowboys Golf Club at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Packages begin at $535 and include accommodations, two rounds of golf, all golf course meals, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, two sleeves of golf balls, two golf towels, complimentary shuttle, resort fee, unlimited use of fitness center, valet parking and 20 percent off spa services and Gaylord
Driving Range/Trust the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Coupe to get you to the tee on time. Striking a perfect balance between luxury and sport, the E350 Coupe still maintains a sleek and stylish exterior.
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It’s time to fire up those grills.
Awoody, smoky smell coming from the backyard might be one of the first signs of spring in your neighborhood. Here are a few recipes and tips to get you fired up to dust off the grill and throw on some meat.
Cooking directly over a flame might work for hot dogs or hamburgers since they are small and cook fast, but indirect heat is the mantra for successfully cooking whole pieces of meat such as pork loins and whole or half chickens. Try this method to cook my Ginger Pineapple Chicken.
This brings me to the second tip: baste cooking chicken with ginger ale. The sugar will crisp and caramelize the outside of the bird, and there’s no oil to cause flare-ups. I use ginger ale to baste any grilled chicken or sausage.
By Judie Byrd
Grilled Ginger Sesame Chicken with Grilled Napa Cabbage and Sliced Pineapple
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
1, 2 1/2 - 3-pound chicken, washed and patted dry with paper towels
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
1 tablespoon brown sugar
direct Grilling: Food is placed directly above the wood, charcoal or gas. This kind of cooking is great for tender, small pieces of meat such as hamburgers, fish, chops, chicken breasts and small tenderloins.
indirect Grilling: Food is placed to the side of the heat source. This cooks slower and is good for cooking larger pieces of chicken, game hens and roasts.
Barbecuing: This refers to either long, slow indirect cooking, or anything treated with a barbecue sauce.
Smoking: A type of barbecuing, food is cooked away from the heat source, as the fire is built in a separate chamber. The cooking temperature is kept at 180° to 250°, and the meat becomes permeated with the full flavor of the smoke. Often a water pan is used to insure moist cooking.
Grilled Pork Loin with Jezebel Glaze is succulent and full of flavor. It will be extra juicy if you brine the meat before cooking. I use a simple formula for the brining solution: for every quart of water, add 1/4 cup salt and stir to dissolve. If you want a sweet brine, add 1/4 cup sugar. I use this brine for any kind of meat. Place the meat in a resealable bag, and add brine to cover. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Don’t let leg of lamb scare you. It’s super easy to grill, and with rosemary and garlic smeared inside, my Rosemary-Garlic Slow-Grilled Leg of Lamb is a full-flavored delight. My tip here is slow grilling to keep the meat juicy.
To grill vegetables, simply cut them into chunks and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill until hot but still crisp. Visit fwtexas.com (look for Cooking with Judie Byrd) to get the recipe for my fabulous Balsamic Grilled Onions.
So go out back, grab some meat, and let’s get our grill on.
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarselyground black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1, 12-ounce can ginger ale
1. Using kitchen shears, cut the chicken in half, from the neck down. Cut out the backbone.
2. In a small bowl, stir together ginger, lemon zest, brown sugar, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Set aside. Lift skin of chicken around the breast of each chicken half. Use your fingers to spread all of the ginger mixture under and on top of the skin. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. To cook chicken, preheat grill to high. Place ginger ale in a clean spray bottle. When grill is hot, turn one burner off and turn remaining burners to mediumlow or low as needed to keep inside temperature at 350°. Place chicken on top of unlit burner. Spray chicken with ginger ale, close lid, and roast, spraying chicken every 10 - 15 minutes, until instant-read thermometer reads 175° in the middle of the thigh, about 1 hour. Remove from grill and allow to sit 10 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.
RosemaRy-GaRlic slow-GRilled
leG of lamb
yield: 4 to 6 servings
1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves
5 to 10 (depending on your love of garlic) large garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
1, 2 1/2 - 3-pound boneless leg of lamb
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
2 teaspoons coarsely-ground black pepper
1. Place rosemary leaves and garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until mixed. Spread the leg of lamb open so the inside is facing up. There will be a few nooks and crannies where the butcher cut
bowl or resealable plastic bag and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
2. To cook, preheat grill to high. When hot, turn off middle burner and place lamb in that spot. Turn remaining burners to medium-low or low as needed to keep inside temperature 350°. Close lid and roast 30 - 45 minutes, turning a few times, until instant-read thermometer reads 135° in the center for medium. Remove from grill and allow to stand 10 minutes before slicing.
I love the incredible aroma in my house when I have garlic roasting in my oven. Sometimes I roast some just to get that great smell! But even better than the scent is the taste. Roasting garlic coaxes out a delicate, sweet side that isn’t part of its raw personality. Compare biting into a raw onion, which would be over-the-top strong, to eating cooked onions which are mild and delicate in flavor. The same thing happens with garlic. Here’s how to do it:
Preheat oven to 350°. Place desired amount of peeled garlic cloves in a baking dish and pour on olive oil until the garlic is just covered. Bake 20 - 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator up to 2
These little roasted treasures are fabulous stirred into spaghetti sauce, folded into mashed potatoes or layered with goat cheese
on crackers for a quick hors d'oeuvres. Use the oil for sautéing meats and vegetables, in salad dressings, or for making garlic toast.
yield: 6 servings
2 quarts water
1/2 cup salt
1, 2 1/2-pound pork loin
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 - 3 tablespoons horseradish, to taste
1. To make a brine, stir water and salt until salt is dissolved. Place pork loin in a sealable freezer bag. Pour on the brine, seal bag, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. To make glaze, stir together preserves, honey, mustard, and horseradish. Cover and refrigerate until time to cook meat.
2. To cook, preheat grill to high. When hot, turn off middle burner and turn remaining burners to medium-low or low as needed to keep inside temperature 350°. Remove loin from brine and place over unlit burner. Brush top of meat with glaze. close grill lid and cook 45 minutes, turning every 8 - 10 minutes and brushing with glaze, until instant-read thermometer reads 140° to 150° in the thickest part of the meat. Be generous with the glaze, brushing on lots, so the outside forms a nice, thick glaze. Remove from grill and allow to sit 10 minutes before slicing.
Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net Cable. For details, check out judiebyrd.com.
Special thanks to Central Market for supplying the beautiful groceries for our romantic dinner.
By PAul K. HARRAl
On March 28, 2000,Mike Moore was praying as he was pinned against a building wall by tornado winds outside his 7th Street Barber Shop.
“Not now dammit,” he said. “I’ve got kids to raise.”
God was paying attention. The wind stopped suddenly, dropping Moore to the ground and saving his life. That’s also probably when he broke the third rib.
Moore had been on the telephone, talking to a concerned wife, Melinda, who had been listening to the warning sirens.
“Don’t worry about sirens,” he told her. “I’ve heard them go off a hundred times before.”
That’s when the back of the old pier-and-beam building tipped up.
Moore is a funny guy — it’s a good trait for a barber — and you can tell he’s told the story over and over. He plays it for laughs, but it wasn’t a laughing matter that day.
“I started to hang up the phone, and I heard a loud cracking noise, and I looked behind me, and the back part was actually lifting up off the ground, so I thought it might be a good time to leave,” Moore said recently.
He ran out the front door.
He was pinned to the side of the building for perhaps five seconds.
“I thought I was going to die. I thought about my daughter who was a few months old at the time, and my family.”
That’s when he prayed. And when he hit the ground. When Moore looked up, the roof of the 50-year-old barbershop was collapsing on him. Had Moore still been pinned to the wall, this story would have a different ending.
“I’d have been dead,” he says. “I would have been crushed.”
There were at least two tornadoes that day — one hitting Fort Worth and the other parts of Arlington and Grand Prairie — but in people’s minds, it was a single event. Five people died. Property damage was estimated at $450 million.
The Fort Worth twister cut a 3.5-mile path from River Oaks to Sundance Square. By the time it reached downtown, it was packed with debris that shattered the windows of the Bank One Tower. Also hit hard were the Cash America and Mallick buildings on the east bank of the Trinity. Calvary Cathedral was destroyed.
Today, rebuilt as The Tower, the former bank skyscraper houses gleaming apartments and condominiums, as well as busy restaurants. Just west of downtown, the battered industrial area is turning into one of the hottest parts of town with new development sprouting along Seventh Street.
The tornado that hit downtown wasn’t on the radar screen, recalls Pat Svacina, at the time the chief public information officer for Fort Worth. Never in recorded history has a major tornado hit the community.
“The city emergency team was most concerned with
a developing line of storms that were tracking toward the Texas Motor Speedway area,” Svachina said, “but, even that line of storms gave no hint that a tornado was possible. But that changed at 6:15 p.m.”
Kenneth Barr was mayor then.
“I think the thing that impressed me the most was the phenomenal response that we got from the city team,” Barr said. All department heads immediately gathered in the Emergency Operations Center.
“I’ll never forget a meeting we had about 8 o’clock that evening with the entire team on board. I’ve never seen an organization ramp up to respond like the city did,” Barr said.
“There was no turf protection. Somebody would say, ‘Well we’ve got a problem on West 7th Street,’ and somebody’d say ‘We can take care of that. We’ve got the equipment to handle it,’ ” he said.
Svacina remembers growing amazement at the operation center that no one had been killed in the downtown area.
Barr notes that he has been given a lot of credit for dealing with the tornado but that the credit really goes to the professional staff of the city, to then-Assistant City Manager Libby Watson who directed the emergency center operations that night and to Svacina, who handled public information.
Watson’s single, most vivid memory of that day?
“Chocolate,” she said. “Sometime after midnight, riding through impacted areas with City Manager Bob Terrell, Police Chief Ralph Mendoza and Deputy Chief Don Gerland, as we turned north off 7th Street east of the Montgomery Ward building, the smell of chocolate permeated the air.”
It was from the destroyed Sweet Shop factory, and while the smell was sweet, the scene on the street was not.
“It was too dark to comprehend the magnitude of the destruction, but what we could see in our vehicle headlights was overwhelming,” Watson said.
She is proud of how the city responded — teamwork on the part of city staff and a huge outpouring of help from residents.
“In a disaster, most folks think of police and fire,” she said. “But it takes the entire team to ensure a successful outcome.”
City workers moved into downtown almost immediately to begin clearing debris only to be
WEasked you about your memories of the March 2000 tornado, and you responded in large numbers. We’ve printed excerpts from among the more than 10,000 words of memories. To see the full text of reader responses and to visit a Fort Worth, Texas photo gallery from that day, go to fwtx. com.
Pam and Billy Minick, Argyle, were at Randy Galloway’s Stars of Texas fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association and had the radio on WBAP on the way home.
“They were talking about avoiding downtown Fort Worth. We were totally clueless, so we tried calling Billy Bob’s to no avail — the club was spared, but all the exterior neon was destroyed. We finally got hold of a manager who told us what happened.”
Dolores Puente Smith, Fort Worth, tells what happened when her daughter got home from baseball practice:
“As soon as they got home, we got into the bathtub — all five of us.”
W. Leroy Campbell, Fort Worth, rode out the storm under his desk in the Mallick Tower:
“I tried to open my door to leave but was trapped by the fallen ceiling. My neighbor kicked open the door, and we walked down nine flights of stairs to the basement. I did not return to Mallick Tower.”
Renova Williams, Colleyville, was at a party for Celebrity Waiters for a Colleyville Woman’s Club fashion show:
“More than a hundred men showed up — and we spent a better part of the evening watching the news.”
ordered out by the Fire Incident Commander because of falling glass.
“We later learned that for every floor you went up, a pane of window glass could potentially sale a city block before hitting the ground — and whoever or whatever occupied that space virtually without warning,” Watson said.
People were barred from the area until temporary covered walkways could be built.
For Moore, when things settled down, he could smell gas from the sheared off pipeline into the barber shop. And he could see a little opening off to the side, and he began to crawl toward it.
“The first person I saw was a guy who had been drinking all day,” Moore said. The Wreck Room bar was located right next to the old barbershop building. “I look out there, and the guy’s standing there with a lit cigarette. A policeman came up and slapped it out of his hands and put it out.”
Moore’s not sure that the tornado sent him a message.
“But I sure do live every day of my life since then,” he says. “When I wake up and see my wife and my kids, it’s a great day. Every year on March 28, I celebrate. My wife and I go out and have dinner and spend time with my kids.”
Daughter Meagan is 12 now. Son David is 21 and stationed at Fort Hood. He spent 15 months in Iraq.
Wife Melinda tells him the tornado changed him.
“I thought I was a fairly good dude to begin with but not since that tornado,” Moore says. “I try to help people out. It is life changing because I thought I was going to die that day, and it was one of the best days of my life because I survived it.”
“It was good because I am still here, telling you the story.”
Jim Bearden, Arlington
I was in a car on Interstate 20 near the Arlington/Grand Prairie city line. Traffic suddenly backed up because it started hailing, and some 18-wheelers had stopped under the overpass. …
I looked to my right and saw a guy in a pickup looking to my left and saw him mouth “Oh s__.” I looked to the left and saw the tornado about 50 feet from my car, coming toward me. The car began violently rocking from
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side-to-side. As it rocked toward the driver’s side, I looked up and could see a brilliant starry night. I was looking up the tornado’s center. It then became incredibly dark, and I could see dirt and grass flying parallel to the ground in front of me.
Sometimes it would clear up for just a microsecond. On one of those occasions, I saw a huge piece of roof metal blow up under the rear drive wheels of an 18-wheeler and slowly and gingerly turn it over. My car spun on its right front wheel with the trunk in the air, and the car was then thrown down violently onto the ground. When I looked around, all of the 18-wheelers were turned on their sides, and the guy in the pickup truck was perpendicular to my car, which was still in the lane. He was open-mouthed and wide-eyed and still clinching his steering wheel. He did not move for the longest time.
I got out and checked my car. Some of the air in my tires had been blown or sucked out, and they were low but drivable. I looked around and everyone seemed to be OK, and one truck and I took off down the freeway because I had kids at home alone. The one truck that was still running went up to some high power lines that were down on the road and slowly went over them. Once I saw he cleared the lines without sparking out, I drove carefully over them and went home to find my kids were OK.
IDs: From the left, April Flowers (daughter), Brad Bearden (son), Shana Bearden (wife), Jim Bearden (feel free to add some hair and reduce the waistline by 20 inches), Lily Flowers (grandchild) up top, Chrissy Bailey (daughter), Wes Bearden (son).
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Kimberlee D. Norris and Gregory Love, Fort Worth
March 28 is Geo Love’s b-day. On that March 28 — her 3rd! — I came home early from work and had the whole house decorated with helium balloons, streamers etc. When the tornado blew in, it came down the path of the Trinity, passing about 200 yards from the house.
My dining room French doors blew in, blowing all the decorations and balloons into the next room and up to the ceiling fans. Then the balcony doors blew in, and most of the decorations blew out, over and away from the house. Then the lights died.
I wonder where Georgia Love’s party ended up? The tornado literally took every shred of decoration out the door, but for the few balloons now twined around the ceiling fans.
Our paralegal (who was still at the office) called try-
Kay Claiborne White, Fort Worth, was picking up her stepdaughter downtown:
“We managed to outrun it. All I could see in the rearview mirror was black clouds.”
Karin Cagle, Fort Worth, was at her daughter’s softball practice:
“My daughter and I rushed for the car. … Fortunately, we live in Ryan Place and got home quickly. I sent the kids to the basement, and Mike and I stayed on the front porch, watching.”
ing to describe the scene in which all of our files had been sucked out the windows and that Throckmorton Street was covered in furniture.
We had a box of legal documents returned to us from MESQUITE; no TELLING where the party duds ended up!
All the little girls ran around SHRIEKING, and Georgia thought it was BIG FUN, and all in her honor: (“Can we have a tornado NEXT year, mama?”)
Office and building were destroyed; family and home were safe.
Debra Morrow, Sarasota, Florida
One of the few times Witherspoon CEO Roger Rienstra lost a chess game was when his opponent was an F2 tornado. OK, that’s an acceptable excuse.
Seriously, the tornado hit his Fort Worth advertis-
ing agency on March 28, 2000, and Roger, who would be diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor two years later, walked in the next day to see his always-set-up game interrupted.
Really interrupted.
That’s when he reminded one of his alarmed colleagues — that would be me — of the inscription he had written in the Forbes Scrapbook of Thoughts On The Business of Life book he had given her a couple of years back.
“My own thoughts on the business of life is that it works out best where you care enough about everything, but not too much about anything.”
Cool enough. His chess game was just a chess game. Kind of.
Seven years after his death, his handwritten words still ring true, especially as marketing and branding experts espouse "innovative game strategies" for 2010.
Toby Lewis, Keller
This story starts about two or three months before the big Fort Worth tornado. My husband, Tod, was general manager of the Saltgrass Restaurant in Fort Worth, and one day a headhunter called. She represented Reata Restaurant and was interested in talking with him. In his first face-to-face with her, she said Reata wanted to hire him as the new general manager.
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Phillip Basile, Fort Worth, was on the 20th floor of Burnett Plaza:
“I remember being afraid to stand near the windows of the 20th floor elevators because the glass appeared to be buckling. I wondered if the glass fell, would I go too?”
Barbara Baker, Fort Worth, had warned by her dad about attending a meeting on the Main Street Arts Festival at Bank One because the sky looked threatening:
“I told him I would be safer there than at home.
Famous Last Words!!”
Darren Cokley, Richland Hills, was living in the Historic Electric Building, and was planning to watch sports on TV with friends:
“Shortly after the tornado struck downtown, we hit the streets to survey the damage. We saw concrete park benches in the backs of cars, FBI files scattered all over the parking lot and damage as far as the eye could see. We wanted to investigate more, but with broken glass falling from the buildings, it was just too dangerous.”
Jason Mills, Fort Worth, was a law student sharing a house with a basement on Lubbock near TCU, and rode out the storm with members of the TCU women’s swim team who lived nearby:
“We then returned to the living room. Things were seemingly quiet, but my roommate’s Weimaraner was acting skittish and unexpectedly bolted out the front door. … Suddenly, the dog
My husband was quite happy in his position and with the company he currently worked for, so he declined. The headhunter persisted a little but seemed to get the message over time.
Then came the day that the tornado ripped through Fort Worth and the Bank One Tower that used to house Reata. When first watching the news reports, I got caught up in the drama. It was not until sometime later that night or maybe the next morning that I thought, “Wow, how lucky are we. My husband almost went to work for a restaurant that was pretty much destroyed by the tornado. He could have been killed. Or, walking on ground level been hit by glass. Who knows. Thank Goodness someone or something was watching out for him.”
About two weeks later, the headhunter calls again, saying the position is still open and would my husband reconsider. …
I can’t remember now how she convinced us (and it was us she had to convince), but my husband ended up taking the position as general manager of a restaurant he helped rebuild on the 35th floor of the Bank One Tower.
During the rebuild, there was not much else being redone in the Bank One Tower, and after about a year after Reata’s reopening, the owners of the building decided that Reata needed to leave because the building at that time was scheduled to be demolished.
Reata moved, taking over the famous Caravan of Dreams and transformed it into one of the most popular restaurants in Fort Worth today. My husband is still there.
At Meacham Airport, the Texas Jet Line service techs were scurrying to get all of our customers’ aircraft put into hangars.
I was closely monitoring our two expensive weather radar services as they painted this huge storm moving in from the west.
My wife, Pam, called me from the west side of Fort Worth, asking what she and our daughters Macy and Haley should do to avoid the storm. Relying on my vast experience teaching aviation meteorology 20 years ago and interpreting our sophisticated radar, I calmly advised Pam that the storm would go north of Fort Worth, and she would be just fine driving home. (I then noticed it had begun to hail the size of baseballs.) Fortunately, Pam thought I was nuts and sought shelter with friends less than a mile from where the tornado first struck.
Since then, I have given limited meteorological advice to friends and then only with the disclaimer that I probably don’t have a clue what I’m talking about.
Lisa Kitterman-Cohen, Chappaqua, N.Y.
I was in an American Airlines flight returning from San Diego. Lightning was visible within the clouds outside the airplane window. D/FW airport was on lockdown, and everyone had to go below for safety. Our plane was rerouted to Abilene where we sat on the ground waiting while Fort Worth was being hit. My housemate was on a Delta flight approaching D/FW returning from Italy. Instead of being forbidden to come near the D/FW airport as my flight was, hers came in for landing. Right before the wheels hit the ground, the pilot shot them back up into the sky and flew them to Austin to wait for several hours. Her family was evacuated below to lower levels of the airport to wait for the storm to pass.
Olivia Eudaly, Fort Worth
At the time, I worked at Tarrant Area Food Bank. My first morning back on the job holds a searing memory. Turning left off of 7th Street onto Carroll, I noticed on my right the swath of destruction in the wake of the storm. The warehouse behind the Montgomery Wards building looked like the explosion of a Tiddlywinks factory with wood, metal, trucks and merchandise strewn in all directions.
On my left was the searing image that will live with me forever. The small, frame houses along the tornado’s path were in shambles, a picture of ruin, wreckage and disaster. Half of a house was left standing. Everything was GONE except a loaf of Mrs. Baird’s bread on a shelf in what had been the simple kitchen.
I thought then, as I have often thought since, that disaster is cruel and unusual, that the random nature of natural disasters is the hardest thing to rationalize, for that storm picked up houses and cars and strewed them like toys but left a loaf of bread on its shelf.
A haunting memory.
Paul Dennehy, Fort Worth
I was at a monthly meeting of the American Institute of Architects/FW Chapter.
We had just finished a walking tour of a project near the Convention Center. Our group of 35 architects was settling in for the dinner portion of our meeting at the Modern Art Museum Annex at
bolted back inside but with something in its mouth. He dropped it on the floor for all of us to see. It was an enormous possum. The thing then got up and hissed at everyone.”
Alexander von Illyes, Hurst, was getting a massage at European Skincare Institute:
“I was still quite out of it from the wonderful massage, but somehow managed to grab my clothes and was directed — in only my underwear — into the laundry area, which, I was told, was safe due to all the plumbing pipes. There I got quickly dressed in front of other customers and staff members!”
Lu Marshall, Hurst, was at home, thanks to a phone call:
“My husband and I were about to leave our house in Hurst to go to choir practice at Calvary Cathedral in Fort Worth. My daughter saw the weather report and called me to say, “Don’t go!” The church was
Fourth and Houston.
Earlier in the day, a couple of architects had carefully placed felt feet on the legs of the rented dining chairs because the Modern was concerned that we did not scratch the wood floors.
As we started our program, the sky darkened and winds began to pick up. Someone walked in from outside and said, “Do you know that the warning sirens are going off?”
Just as several people went toward the windows to see what was going on, the glass began to bow in toward the space. People ran toward the bathrooms to take cover. I had a morbid curiosity to stay out in the gallery to see what would happen.
BOOM — the windows exploded. I remember seeing a barber’s chair blowing by. It probably was from the 7th Street Barber Shop, which was destroyed that day.
The roar of wind and debris added to the sense of panic. We just crouched down and watched. All the commotion passed as quickly as it came. There was glass two inches deep over the entire floor. People began to emerge from their hiding places — walking across the debris — no words spoken. I just thought — those little felt feet on all those chairs weren’t necessary after all.
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Category F0: Gale tornado (40-72 mph); light damage. Some damage to chimneys; break branches off trees; push over shallow-rooted trees; damage to signboards.
Category F1: Moderate tornado (73-112 mph); moderate damage. The lower limit is the beginning of hurricane wind speed; peel surface off roofs; mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed off the roads.
Category F2: Significant tornado (113157 mph); considerable damage. Roofs torn off frame houses; mobile homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles generated.
Category F3: Severe tornado (158-206 mph); Severe damage. Roofs and some walls torn off well-constructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in forest uprooted; heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown.
Category F4: Devastating tornado (207-260 mph); Devastating damage.
Well-constructed houses leveled; structure with weak foundation blown off some distance; cars thrown and large missiles generated.
Category F5: Incredible tornado (261-318 mph); Incredible damage. Strong frame houses lifted off foundations and carried considerable distance to disintegrate; automobile sized missiles fly through the air in excess of 100 yards; trees debarked; incredible phenomena will occur.
Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; University of Chicago
On the Web: outlook.noaa.gov/tornadoes/ index.html
Suzie Adams, Fort Worth
That day was the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of The American Institute of Architects Fort Worth Chapter.
There was a scheduled walking tour of downtown, followed by a reception at the then downtown annex of the Modern Art Museum (during its construction). That location on the corner of Houston and 3rd streets currently houses Leddy’s Ranch.
Seventy architects and guests had just completed the tour no more than 10 minutes before the tornado hit. They were gathered for food and drink when someone saw the winds pick up, darkness surrounding and a large dumpster fly by the window.
We could hear the glass windows bowing with an eerie sound and then breaking around us. What seemed like an hour were only a few minutes, and it was over.
We picked ourselves up, saw destruction everywhere and lots of glass but fortunately no injuries to anyone. Cell phones didn’t work, so you couldn’t reach family or friends. The streets were filled with debris, and objects were hanging out of windows.
My husband and I got into my “new” car in the parking lot at the base of the Tower. The windows were blown out, but we made it home to west Fort Worth. As we pulled into the garage and turned off the engine, all four tires went flat. The next day, our insurance company totaled my “new” car. We couldn’t see the extent of the damage in the dark.
Where would this article be without the perspective of someone who had the best perspective of 6:21 p.m. March 28?
Managing Reata that fateful evening, I have to say without a doubt, I had the best seat in the house, so to speak.
As I literally herded everyone in all three dining rooms toward the stairwells, I saw a patio umbrella fly by outside the huge 15-foot windows.
I remember telling the last three gentlemen peering out at the darkness, “We gotta go, we gotta go now!” Later, I would find out those three guys were from the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay. I’ll never forget how the curiosity of some of the patrons and these men made it so hard to “nicely” ask them to move away from the windows as they violently vibrated as if they were made of plastic wrap.
Closing the doors behind us, I was asked by several patrons and waitstaff, “Are we going to be OK?” Hav-
destroyed just minutes later.”
Claire Bloxom, Dallas, and some other cheerleaders from Arlington Heights High School had gathered at a friend’s house in Monticello to eat before a baseball game:
“Before we knew it, all the windows began to crash in, and the house was shaking. … It lasted just a minute or two, but I remember I still had my sandwich in my hand, and when the tornado was over, I realized the family Labrador, Bailey, had eaten it!”
Bryan Kelley, Fort Worth, was living in the Harris Gardens Apartments just south of 7th Street and watched the tornado from his bedroom window.
“I was holding my phone and flashlight, and my common sense told me to get into the closet in the middle of my apartment, but I continued to watch. I was awestruck. … When I told my dad that I was
ing the same thought myself, I quickly answered, “Sure, we’ll be fine.”
Then, BOOM!
David Shurtz, Fort Worth
I was in the Bank One Tower on the 32nd floor when the tornado hit. I was at my desk when someone told me that they could see the tornado coming because of sparks from power lines. I just didn't believe them and continued to work.
A few minutes later, the tornado siren sounded, and I headed for the stairwell. Just as I entered and was about to close the door, the tornado hit. The wind gust was so strong that it took a couple of us to close the door.
Once in the stairwell, we couldn't see anything. Dust was everywhere, and people were coming down the stairwell from Reata.
Some folks wanted to stay in the stairwell. Others, like me, headed down. I remember several folks in the stairwell who were real upset and were worried about their families. We couldn't see the damage to the building until we got outside and were able to look up.
Bob Wolfe, Burleson
As a former Air Force meteorologist, I was following the weather closely from my 201 Main St. office. I was well aware that Fort Worth was going to experience a nasty
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about an eighth of a mile away, he went dead silent.“
Shannon Ross, Fort Worth, and her then10-year-old son Jordan were headed to Casa Mañana for a play rehearsal:
“We decided to stop under the bridge just before downtown. As we looked to our right, a traffic barrier slammed into the windshield of the car beside us.”
Debra Atkisson Kowalski, Fort Worth, was attending a meeting at Del Frisco’s:
“Within a minute of our entering the building, the tornado hit downtown with a vengeance. Everyone in the restaurant was moved to the wine cellar area, and we watched the outside storm on television”
Carol McCluer, Fort Worth, and her husband and older daughter were at home:
“We noticed the sky turn green, and our pool water started swirling! We all ran, with our dogs, down the hall and got in a closet. As the tornado went over our house, we held hands and prayed.”
Diana Witherspoon, Fort Worth, was in a school bus under an overpass on Precinct Line Road near the 121/820 split:
meled by all manner of debris.
As I looked out over the highway ahead, it truly looked like a debris field from the movie Twister.
Rhonda Bowen Stephens, Aledo but a Fort Worther since 1975
Curiously, several colleagues at work that day (out of staters) were discussing how they feared Texas tornadoes. As a Texas native, my smug assessment was, “Tornadoes do not strike major downtown areas — they only seem to follow bodies of water and hit Wichita Falls repeatedly and (well, Waco, devastatingly, once a century).”
Coming home that day from Irving on Highway 121, I saw a peculiar green cast over downtown Fort Worth; as I passed the bridge and approached the courthouse, with my windows down, the air was completely still for about five minutes as if I were in a vacuum.
Suddenly, there was a whoosh of paper and debris filling the air. I sped as quickly as I could to Forest Park where all manner of debris was on the road; I drove hellbent to I-30, running over tree limbs and heavy metal — bursting a tire in the process.
My car limped onto I-30 and I exited Montgomery to the Shell station (across from The Railhead), where I was visited by “angels unaware.” I pulled into the station as two men approached my car and asked if I had just come from downtown. I said yes and I think I have narrowly missed a tornado.
Anxious to contact my family in Aledo, I went into the station to call. Returning to my car, the men had changed my tire and put the damaged one in the trunk —I was awestruck by the kindness of this gesture.
squall line that day, and I was cutting my time very close to depart and beat the storms home to the south.
Noticing the blue/green sky to the north indicating hail, I started jogging through the lobby to the parking garage. I jumped in the car and realized that most people were already gone because of concerns about the weather. As I pulled out of the garage, the radio blared that a tornado was on the west side of Fort Worth!
Now I was upset because I was missing my best opportunity as a meteorologist to “safely” observe a tornado from a strong yet open parking garage. My quick option was to pull over under the 5th Street bridge, duck down in the front seat and hear and see the car get pum-
“Our bus was awed to silence as we heard radio reports of a tornado touching down in downtown and headed northeast; we were in the path. … Some of us said a prayer for safety, while others stared into the sky’s dark green haze, still visible past our concrete surroundings.”
Carla Stutsman, Azle, was at work at The Azle News:
“We stood on the sidewalk and watched hail demolish our cars. Then power went out, so I drove my husband’s hail-damaged car home
Lesson: should a Texan brag about tornado knowledge? Never again! But the friendliness, neighborliness of fellow Texans — always!
Sharon Eckels, Benbrook
I was working for the law firm of Garrison & Hughes on the 14th floor of the Bank One Tower. I was working late, watering plants in the large conference room. I was leaning down and against the window when I felt the glass move inward against my body.
I looked up to see a funnel cloud with papers, chairs and other items flying through the air and downed power lines sparking as they flew back and forth.
I think I went into shock because I calmly walked over and picked up my purse and went to the elevators. I remembered that you needed to use stairs in this type of situation, so I tried to open the stairwell door, but the pull from the
wind was so strong I couldn’t open it. I went back to the elevator and prayed it would work. It did.
When I reached ground floor, people were running and glass was flying everywhere. I went on down to the vault area along with many others. We could hear loud wind and glass breaking. It was terrifying. Much later we were led out by men in protective gear.
Joe Kimball, Fort Worth
I was working at Reata at the time and going to the University of Texas at Arlington. It happened that we had a few extra servers on the floor that night and, with a test in class the following morning, I asked for the night off. I met my then-girlfriend, now-wife at Uncle Julio’s for dinner. We heard the sirens and watched the sky go “green” off to the northeast.
We lived on Bunting Avenue at the time, and our dogs were all outside. We ran home to find tree limbs scattered all down the streets and no power.
1974: Building designed by: John Portman from Atlanta for fort worth National Bank opens. At 454-feet tall and 37 stories, it was the city’s fifth tallest building.
March 28, 2000: heavily damaged by a tornado that hit downtown fort worth. Covered by plywood for more than a year.
Feb. 26, 2001: Building closed to the public by the city. Reata Restaurant, then the sole remaining tenant, closes that location.
april 23, 2001: City issues demolition permits on the building. Problems with asbestos abatement and other issues led to abandoning the plan to drop the building.
Sept. 29, 2001: Caravan of Dreams closes after a final show, 18 years after its opening.
May 29, 2002: Reata reopens to the public in the former Caravan of Dreams space.
Feb. 4, 2003: Plans announced to covert the building to apartments and condominiums as well as retail space.
January 2004: Construction begins. Additional structure adds 34 feet to the building, making it the city’s fourth tallest.
March 2005: first residential tenants move in. SepteMber 2005: first retail tenants open at ground level.
Source: fortwortharchitecture.com; Fort Worth Star-Telegram; various
to try to work because we still had power at the house.”
Melody Moss, Burleson, was in the Fort Worth Club Tower Building in an office facing Bank One. Her husband told her not to worry:
“As the sky got greener and grayer, I decided that my husband didn’t know what he was talking about and got in my car and headed south, watching the weather in my rearview mirror. I couldn’t believe the news as I drove to Burleson: Tornado through downtown Fort Worth!”
Manuela Torrez, Fort Worth, drove into work at JPS Hospital despite the weather:
“Got there in one piece and was later told I was probably driving through the funnel cloud. I felt like Dorothy and my car was Toto.”
Dan McClure, Mansfield, was in a Lowe’s store in south Arlington:
“When the ‘all clear’ was sounded, it was the manager on duty who pointed out that the customers had been taken to the incorrect ‘safety zone’ as we had been standing only one aisle away from all of the plate glass stock.”
Angela Glud, Burleson, was in the basement of the Moudy building at TCU working on a project:
“I got back to my dorm room late that night and had a frantic message from my parents in Utah telling me that they were worried and to call them immediately so that they knew that I was OK. I didn’t know what they were talking about.”
Denise Woods, Fort Worth, spent the storm under an overpass on I-30 just west of downtown:
“We all waited it out together, listening to the sound of emergency sirens all around that only added to the eeriness of the situation. I lost cell
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I spent the evening in my truck, using the interior light to study for the test and listening to 101.1, which was simulcasting KXAS News at the time. No amount of pleading to the professor the next morning got us out of the test!
Kathy Fetters, Azle
I was driving home from work in Dallas on I-30, cutting across Fort Worth to pick up a man on my husband's construction crew who was left at the job site. The radio station warned drivers on I-30 to take cover immediately. All overpasses and shoulders were blocked by cars whose drivers were seeking shelter.
My father told me via cell phone to drive AWAY from the tornado — but had his directions mixed up, and I drove right into the storm. I lost phone and radio contact. I kept driving and stopping. The rain came in great walls blowing sideways. Visibility was zero — windshield wipers couldn't keep up. The wind would blow me over two lanes, but I kept going until I reached the man left at the job site.
Frightened and soaked, he almost tore the door off getting in the SUV. With hail, rain and darkness, it was impossible to drive. I pulled into a nearby neighborhood and drove into a complete stranger’s garage where the door had been left up. Thankfully, no one came out to run us off. I wondered if they knew.
Jonathan Clark, Fort Worth
I was waiting tables at Reata. Another server asked if I would like to take the evening off, but I was already suited up and decided to stay. My only table for the evening was almost finished with the meal and ready to set off for Bass Hall. Bored, I was looking west at a line of clouds blowing in. My manager walked up behind me as the transformers down 7th Street started to blow up. I made a comment about signs of a tornado, and he said “Lucky we are downtown and tornados never come downtown.”
I kept an eye on my table, returning to the window as the storm got worse. Just as I could make out the funnel cloud, debris started to hit the windows. A few seconds later, the Cash America building exploded. My table had already been shown to the stairwell with instructions of what to do. The last to leave the dining room was a group of meteorologists. Just as it hit, I dived into the office, and a buddy slammed the door.
Bass Hall’s guardian angels
Linda Fulmer, Fort Worth
We were at Bass Hall enjoying an appreciation event for Bass Hall volunteers. We arrived in the early evening when it was still sunny and beautiful. We were inside the Audience Chamber when the tornado passed through downtown and did not hear anything to alert us to the fact that a major storm was brewing outside. In fact, our first clue that something was not quite right was when our program ended, and we were told to stay inside and not leave.
After another half hour or so, we were released to go home, and, upon leaving, we could see that there had been a rainstorm. Driving out of downtown toward I-30 we could see bits of debris embedded in the fence along the median and began to realize that maybe there had been a little more than a regular thunderstorm. We were quite amazed to later learn the severity of the tornado and felt very fortunate that we were in such a safe and solid space as Bass Hall!
Cyndy Ives, Fort Worth
I was leaving work for the day at University Centre off I-30. A group of people headed to the basement as I left. As I put the key in the car door, the tornado sirens began to blare. At first I thought my car was honking at me, then foolishly got in and headed onto I-30 West.
The blackness of downtown Fort Worth in my rearview
phone contact with my husband and family so I didn’t even realize it was actually a tornado until I arrived home.”
Joyce Stevens, Arlington, was timer for a speech contest for 6th graders sponsored by the Noon Optimist Club.
“The electricity cut off for just a few seconds and then the transformer took over, and we were back in business. The student in the process of giving his speech did not miss a beat. … and ultimately was awarded first prize.”
Joe Anderson, Fort Worth, was en route to his home in the Monticello neighborhood from a meeting in Dallas:
“The land telephone was, of course, dead.
My wife’s cell phone was answered by an excited 14-year-old and 16-yearold with 'Daddy, Daddy a tornado just went through our backyard!'”
mirror was frightening. It was completely black, as though it no longer existed. When I passed Ridgmar Mall, I could see the tornado forming that eventually wreaked havoc on Castleberry High School.
Terrified, I raced home where my husband had the garage door open and a lecture waiting. As it turns out, moms who drive home when the sirens are blaring can really scare their 6- and 7-year-old kids. We spent the next hour in the bathroom with a mattress over us, consoling the kids and occasionally checking the swirling clouds above the big tree in our backyard.
It was a night that changed how we react to watches, warnings and tornado sirens.
My husband, Tom Struhs, and I were building our home at the corner of First and Pecan streets. It is a steel-framed building, and all of the commercial storefront glass had just been installed. Tom fought to get through the police barricade to check on damage to our home, only to find scaffolding (belonging to someone else) had been deposited in our place — but not a single piece of glass was broken. Only five blocks from the Bank One building, our construction site remained unscathed! Meanwhile, I went to the Albertsons off Loop 820, (close to my office at that time), and was going to go into the freezer if the tornado made a turn in my direction.
Most Fort Worth natives have a fond affection for the military base now known as the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. There has always been a familiar and comforting relationship between the city and the jets that fly overhead.
by Courtney Dabney
Many of us can still remember the jolting sound of jets and their sonic booms as they broke the sound barrier. Some of us actually miss that sound and the rattling of windows that accompanied it. Men in their military green jumpsuits, decorated with varying numbers of bars and stripes, clad in shiny black boots and wearing mirrored aviator sunglasses, were just the definition of cool.
The military no longer goes super-sonic over cities. But the
pilots and those who support them are still just as cool.
OK, it is possible that I saw the movie Top Gun a few times too many. To be honest, I lost count.
But, really…who is as cool as an aviator? Aside from some fictional comic book character with super-human powers, I doubt that you could come up with anyone any cooler. They are real life heroes, and they walk among us. They defy gravity, the common rules of physics and most rules of common sense. They are prepared and ready to take on evil wherever it may be lurking. They
On Oct. 1, 1994, Carswell made history when it became the first Joint Reserve Base in the United States.
make us proud to be Americans and protect all the freedoms we hold dear.
While I would not consider myself a groupie, I have been known to interrupt their meals at local restaurants, overcome by a compulsion to shake their hand and offer a simple “thank you” for their service and dedication. And, I know I am not alone in this. I have seen many of you compelled to do the same. It is just part of our local culture.
The base and its personnel have walked by our side through several wars, from World War II until now, and Fort Worth has supported them with the same gusto that they have protected us. More than a mutual admiration society, NAS Fort Worth JRB — still confusingly called Carswell by many residents — is part of our history and lore.
Our bond began back in 1941, when Tarrant Field Airdrome was first constructed. The airfield was militarized the following year, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor officially pulled America into World War II.
It was renamed Carswell Air Force Base in 1948 in honor of Fort Worth native, Maj. Horace S. Carswell, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for a bombing mission in 1944. He died because he refused to bailout of his crippled bomber and leave another man behind.
A little known fact of his amazing story is that the B-24
Liberator he was flying that fateful night was manufactured right here in Fort Worth in Air Force Plant 4, built in 1941 and now Lockheed Martin, located next to the base. Carswell AFB became one of the first Strategic Air Command bases in the United States.
Jimmy Stewart along with costar June Allyson came to town in 1955 to film the movie Strategic Air Command, which immortalized the men and their mission. Stewart played Lt. Col. Robert “Dutch” Holland. Although the movie took a liberal amount of poetic license, (hopefully no one was ever really strapped with a name like “Dutch” Holland), it captured the importance of local military operations during the Cold War era.
As children of the Cold War, our routine duck-and-cover exercises were not just about preparing for the rare, but possible, tornado. In Fort Worth, they were also connected with the sound of air raid sirens and knowing where your nearest nuclear fall-out shelter was. We took the practice seriously as did our teachers. The threat of a nuclear attack was always looming.
Although it was never actually confirmed, we all heard rumors that if the Soviet Union ever did launch nuclear warheads at America, Carswell AFB was on the short list of top targets. There was some kind of twisted pride associated with that knowledge. Carswell was something so awesome and powerful that the Soviets feared it. And, if given the opportunity, they would love to be rid of it.
On the Strategic-AirCommand.com Web site, the importance of the mission carried out at Carswell is described like this:
“No other military organization has ever had such awesome power, nor showed such restraint in using it. Certainly the hardware and operations are an essential part of it, but the real story of SAC is the interplay of its men and their machines. Played against a background of political and cultural upheaval and under the foreboding clouds of nuclear holocaust, they had to reconcile an inherent revulsion to becoming mass-murderers with their duty to protect family, friends, and the American way of life.”
I have visited the USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial. When you are there, you are struck by the silence and respect instinctively shown by fellow visitors. You are amazed that drops of oil still make their way to the surface after some 68 years. I remember the apparent guilt and shame on the faces of Japanese tourists as they walked mutely through the monument to their country’s act of terrorism, even though their own generation had nothing to do with the attack.
But, I’ve also visited the horrifying memorials in both Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan. I have seen the still visible, shadowy outlines of inhabitants who were instantly vaporized when our atomic bombs fell on their cities. I have seen the fusion of a child’s tricycle with the door of the car it sat beside, the awful effect of such molten heat from the bomb’s blast. While I don’t necessarily feel shame for it, understanding the necessity of ending the war, there was a devastating sense of regret. Walking through those monuments also brings an incredible thankfulness, that the use of such a destructive weapon has successfully been avoided for the past 65 years.
Carswell’s mission to pro -
“I’ve been in the Air Force for a long time at a lot of different places,” said Wing Commander Col. Richard W. Scobee. “There is no community I’ve ever been in like Fort Worth when it comes to embracing the military. Our ties to the community here are much stronger than any place else I’ve been.”
The 301st Fighter Squadron is an Air Force reserve unit based at NAS Fort Worth JRB and can trace its heritage to the 301st Tactical Fighter Wing in late 1944, flying P-47 Thunderbolts on bomber support missions in the Far East. It was deactivated in 1949 and reactivated in 1972 and assigned to then-Carswell Air Force Base.
In 1991, the unit began flying F-16s, made in the nearby Lockheed Martin plant.
The 301st is the largest tenant unit on the base with about 2,100 reservists and civilians. Unit officials estimate the economic impact on the surrounding local community from the Air Force reserve component at the base is $254 million annually.
“One of the nice things about being a reservist is we all live in and have grown up in the community.”
— Wing Commander Col. Richard W. Scobee
tect the United States against nuclear attack spanned from 1946 until 1992, encompassing the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the First Iraq War. Our fighting men and women at Carswell were deployed to serve in all these engagements.
The Cold War effectively ended after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990 and the subsequent dismantling of the former USSR. Sean Connery’s character, Capt. Marko Ramius, in the movie The Hunt for Red October summed up the Cold War: “A war with no battles, no monuments, only casualties.” We are still breathing a collective sigh of relief.
As the Cold War era came to an end, so did the mission of Strategic Air Command — which with its bomber forces and later its intercontinental ballistic missiles was the preeminent centerpiece of U.S. defense strategy against the Soviet Union. SAC was officially disestablished on June 1, 1992. As the downsizing of the military began, Carswell found its name on the chopping block and the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) targeted Carswell for closure in 1991. The 301st Fighter Wing was the only tenant to remain. What would become of Carswell?
After being knocked to the mat by this initially devastating blow, Fort Worth leaders, and then-Mayor Kay Granger, came up swinging. She, along with former Congressman Pete Geren, was instrumental in find-
ing an alternate use for our local landmark. Together they actively marketed our base as a much needed money-saver for the military.
“The Department of Defense kept telling us it couldn’t be done,” recalls now U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, “but we just dug in our heels and never gave up.”
They would conceive of an idea that had never been tried, a Joint Reserve Base.
“It truly was the combined effort of many in our community to keep the base open, and Pete Geren was a huge champion,” Granger said. “We also had the benefit of so many retired military residing in Fort Worth who guided the process. They helped us change our thinking about the possibility of bases and what they could become. They also helped us decide on what to go for and how hard to push.”
At that time, the Naval Air Station Dallas and its facilities were looking a little worse for wear, and to save on the upgrades that were on its immediate horizon, the obvious choice was to relocate operations to the already up-todate Carswell.
Instead of having two independent bases serving both the branches (in this case Air Force and Navy), the idea was to consolidate the resources of both of these independent bases to provide the same training facilities with a significant cost savings. So, the former Air Force base gained its first new tenant when the Naval Air Station Dallas was relocated to Carswell. On Oct. 1, 1994, Carswell made history when it became the first Joint Reserve Base in the United States.
Former commander of the Joint Reserve Base and current president of Fort Worth South, Paul Paine, explained the transi-
tion this way, “Instead of a total duplication of personnel and infrastructure going on, you consolidate your services and resources. You don’t need two of everything.”
But, this was easier said than done since never before in our military history had multiple branches of service been asked to work this closely and harmoniously. Its success hinged on the constant collaboration and compromise of both branches.
Giving equal credit to his counterpart, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Neal Rohan, former commander of the 301st Air Force, Paine says, “Between both branches, we were able to make it happen, and in the process saved approximately $4 million per year in operational costs.”
But, he admits the concept went against the grain of accepted military culture. “If you don’t use the funds allotted to you … in next year’s budget, you will find that you have lost them. The more funds you control, the more power you wield. Learning to give up those funds and the intrinsic power play among the military branches was a new concept for everyone.”
The consolidation and realignment that had begun under his predecessor, retired Navy Capt. Steve McMullin, was completed under Paine, also a Navy captain, who commanded the base 2002-2004.
Local resident Gordon England, Secretary of the Navy when the mission of the base changed and later Deputy Secretary of Defense, cites the success and collaboration achieved at the base as a model of cooperation among the branches. This model has since been successfully duplicated at two other Joint Reserve Bases, one in New Orleans and the other
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He piloted a B-24 bomber in a one-plane strike against a Japanese convoy in the South China Sea on the night of 26 October 1944. Taking the enemy force of 12 ships escorted by at least 2 destroyers by surprise, he made 1 bombing run at 600 feet, scoring a near miss on 1 warship and escaping without drawing fire. He circled, and fully realizing that the convoy was thoroughly alerted and would meet his next attack with a barrage of anti-aircraft fire, began a second low-level run which culminated in 2 direct hits on a large tanker.
A hail of steel from Japanese guns, riddled the bomber, knocking out 2 engines, damaging a third, crippling the hydraulic system, puncturing 1 gasoline tank, ripping uncounted holes in the aircraft, and wounding the copilot; but by magnificent display of flying skill, Maj. Carswell controlled the plane's plunge toward the sea and carefully forced it into a halting climb in the direction of the China shore.
On reaching land, where it would have been possible to abandon the staggering bomber, one of the crew discovered that his parachute had been ripped by flak and rendered useless; the pilot, hoping to cross mountainous terrain and reach a base, continued onward until the third engine failed. He ordered the crew to bail out while he struggled to maintain altitude, and refusing to save himself, chose to remain with his comrade and attempt a crash landing. He died when the airplane struck a mountainside and burned.
With consummate gallantry and intrepidity, Maj. Carswell gave his life in a supreme effort to save all members of his crew. His sacrifice, far beyond that required of him, was in keeping with the traditional bravery of America's war heroes.
in Willow Grove, Pa., (which has now been slated for closure by the latest round of BRAC recommendations). Not only was Carswell saved, but also its transformation proved to be a historic success.
The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base at Carswell is currently under the leadership of Navy Capt. T.D. Smyers, who is its eighth commanding officer. He has seen a new shift in the development of the joint base concept.
“The 1993 definition of a Joint Reserve Base was a good start to help the military gain efficiency and share resources, but it failed to define what that looks like in practice. A JRB is not just a base you throw two different tenants on,” Smyers said. “For instance, what does the command and control structure look like? The BRAC 2005 takes the proven concept of joint basing and fleshes it out with instruction on its development from the top down.”
In past decades, the base seemed self-sufficient, and its employees were somewhat out of sight and out of mind. They did their thing, and we did ours. But, as the military seeks to become more streamlined, the base has become not just our next-door neighbor but also a family member in the Fort Worth community.
Smyers puts it this way: “Rather than little islands of federal property dotted out across the country, the Department of Defense is in the process of shrinking the fenceline down around the mission of the base. Therein lies the future of this installation, less lifestyle support (like officer’s clubs, movie theaters and gas stations) and more mission critical support (like runways,
infrastructure and national security).”
The base is currently home to around 80 aircraft and about 60 units from four branches of our military service: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. Most commands on base have both an active duty and a reserve element.
Including active duty, reserve and civilians, the NAS Fort Worth JRB employs 11,000 local residents. And, this population contributes $1.3 billion to our local economy per year. The goal is to further integrate the base with its community. To that end, Smyers is at work on compiling a strategic vision for the base, hoping to chart a course for its future.
There are two things that he would like Fort Worth residents to know about the people and the mission of the base. First is “just how vital the JRB is to our national security.”
The reservists are called on all the time. They are active in the war effort right along side their active duty counterparts. On any given day, between 800 and 1,200 men and women are deployed from the base. And, last month, units from the base flew medical personnel to Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake and also supplied military support people as well.
The second thing Smyers wants to relay is, “how much we appreciate living here in such a respectful and supportive community.”
“I remember fighting hard for Carswell and all the blood, sweat and tears that went into saving it,” Granger says. “I still refer to the time when it was almost closed as a ‘body blow’ to our community. I protect that base all the time. We are doing everything we can to expand the mission and the importance of the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.”
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Q: What Are The Early Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer?
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Q: How do I avoid risk?
You don’t. Every investment involves risk: tax risk, interest-rate risk, inflation risk and/or market risk. Let’s talk about tax risk first. Let’s say you made $100,000 profit on your investments this year. Did you have to give $40,000 back to Uncle IRS? Could you have avoided this tax-risk? (Note that I said “avoid,” not “evade.” The former is legal; the latter is not.)
Q: What about interest rate risk?
A long time ago, people put their retirement money into CDs. They were paying 10 percent. Renewal after renewal, interest rates dropped: 8 percent, 7 percent, 5 percent, now it’s maybe 3.5 percent. That means your $100,000 brings you $3,500 a year, instead of $10,000. Did you prepare for this interestrate risk?
Q: How does inflation affect risk?
Remember when bread was 50 cents? Now it’s at $1.50 and rising. Gas used be a buck. Now it’s $3 a gallon. Did your pension, Social Security and investments keep up with that? If not, you’re hit with the triple threat at retirement: you’re no longer working, goods and services are more expensive, and your personal needs increase (kids and grandkids need assistance, etc.). The good news is that there are ways to safely stay ahead of inflation.
Q: And what is market risk?
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The American Heart Association’s mission is building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in America.
In the United States, cardiovascular disease ends a life every 37 seconds, claiming 2,400 lives every day.
While these statistics are disheartening, in 1915 there was no treatment for heart disease. Lack of information about the disease drove a group of physicians and social workers to spread awareness and conduct further research by forming the first organization of its kind, the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease.
In 1924, six cardiologists realized the need for a national organization and founded the American Heart Association. Twenty-four years later, the AHA broadened its scope by bringing in non-medical volunteers. On the AHA Web site, it says the organization evolved
“from a scientific society into a voluntary health agency.” The AHA completed its organizational transformation in 1975 by moving its National Center from New York City to Dallas.
Today, the AHA thrives deep in the heart of North Texas. Area companies, including Hawk Electronics, The T and the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, will participate in National Start! Walking Day on Wednesday, April 7. This nationwide event encourages individuals and companies in the community to take the right steps to get healthy and live healthier lifestyles in the workplace. Alexandra Wall, AHA director of communications, said, Start! is “a casual walk to encourage others to get out there and walk during their lunch breaks.”
Start! is the American Heart Association’s groundbreaking national campaign that calls
The Tarrant County Heart Ball has guests dancing for a good cause. This year's event will be held on May 15.
on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, heart-healthy lives through walking. If companies implement activities that meet specific AHA guidelines regarding physical activity, nutrition and culture, they are noted as a Fit-Friendly Company. Providing walking paths, offering healthy food items to snack on, cutting down on vending machines and providing water instead of coffee are all ways to meet these guidelines, Wall said.
Cardiovascular disease and stroke cost the economy $475.4 billion in 2009 and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease will cost the government $316.4 billion in 2010. Companies that are conscious of the current economic crisis are doing their part to support the American Heart Association in an effort to diminish the economic impact heart disease has made on America.
“When companies have unhealthy employees, health care benefits’ costs rise,” Wall said. Companies “invest in it not only to benefit their employees, but to show other companies that this is something that doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to make your employees happy at work.”
To make your own positive impact, become a volunteer for the American Heart Association. Upcoming events include the Tarrant County Heart Ball on May 15 and the Start! Heart Walk on Sept. 11. More information can be found at americanheart.org.
The charity event Puttin’ on the Pink is putting the gift for gab to good use by encouraging women to remind each other to get screened for breast cancer.
“Puttin’ on the Pink was started to raise additional funds to provide mammography to underserved women in Tarrant County,” Tulisha Buchanan, the event cochair for Puttin’ on the Pink, said. March 23 will mark the 17th annual Puttin’ on the Pink event, established by the Kupferle Health Board of Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation. This year’s event, which will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center, is themed “Girl Talk.”
A champagne reception will be followed by a short film presentation. After that, the threeminute challenge, where each sponsored table competes to see how much money it can raise in that time, will begin. Buchanan said the event has raised about $2.8 million over 17 years.
The highlight of the show, Buchanan said, is the survivor fashion show. Breast cancer survivors and volunteers will wear the latest fashions of some of the event’s sponsors. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. with a raffle to follow.
Marcee Henderson, event co-chair, said the money raised has not only been used to buy three mobile examination units for women in and around Tarrant County, but also covers treatment costs for lower-income women who have a negative mammogram or pelvic exam.
Henderson said the theme of Girl Talk is important because it opens up breast cancer for discussion between friends. “Women will talk,” she said. “We will sit around and discuss health issues. So our tagline is ‘tell a friend, save a life.’”
She added that while self-examination and regular checkups are crucial, it is important that women know and discuss how breast cancer affects them.
“It’s how much more open we are as opposed to past generations,” Henderson said. “Sweet friends will show us what a mastectomy looks like to help us understand what they’re going through.”
Buchanan, who became interested in the fight against breast cancer through her physi-
cian husband, said there has been some concern among board members after the government released a new set of mammogram guidelines late last year.
Sam Buchanan, a former general surgeon who treated breast cancer for 28 years, said women who have any risk factors such as a family history of cancer should not follow the new guidelines. He recommended that women get a risk profile at age 35 to determine how regularly mammograms should be scheduled.
“If it were my wife or my daughter, I would want her to be screened earlier because we can see changes on mammography ... we can find breast cancer many years before it ever becomes identifiable by a history or physical exam,” Sam Buchanan said. “I’m not ready personally to accept those guidelines.” He also noted that the patients he saw in his practice were getting younger over time.
The goal of Puttin’ on the Pink, he said, is to give low-income women the opportunity to seek medical treatment even if they don’t have insurance or can’t immediately afford it.
“People in lower socioeconomic groups, when they present for breast care treatment, a lot of them have more advanced disease,” he said.
“Sometimes they are further along and can’t be treated as successively as women who have access to health care.”
“The strides that have been made in breast cancer have happened because of this network of women who are friends, who care for each other ... it’s women who are talking and assisting each other who have made the research in this disease go as far as it has,” Buchanan said.
smoked to perfection. Sides and desserts that make for perfect platters. A big ol’ clean dining room and common tables that make everybody feel like it’s Sunday after church. You half expect a friendly game of Forty Two to break out — or LBJ to walk by and ask for your vote. Just terrific.
a place that calls its signature sirloin burger
The Big Sexy.
The beauty of this job is its very nature.
Find restaurant. Eat. Do what I enjoy and then write about it.
I tell ya, it’s a racket.
Lately it seems Fort Worth has had more new eateries pop up than Tiger’s had girlfriends. So this time around, I introduce five new additions on the dining landscape I suspect you’re going to love.
Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Cue of Llano has been a Texas legend for generations. The new Cooper’s is next door to Billy Bob’s Texas — and nearly as big as its nightclub neighbor. Lyndon Johnson’s choice for state dinners on the Pedernales, Cooper’s is also known for “the Big Chop” — giant pork portions two inches thick so tender and tasty that even the pig had to be proud. But the big smoker that greets you when you walk in is a treasure chest containing much more. Meats of every variety, seasoned and
Opening the same week was Cowtown Diner, in the old Sundance Square location once occupied by La Madeline — and it’s a big trade up. The place from the bar to menu will be a hit. More casual than the fabulous Chop House next door, not quite as elegant as Reata or Del Frisco’s, the food will blow you away. Highly kidfriendly, Cowtown Diner fills a downtown niche perfectly — creative comfort food in a relaxed setting. Try the queso dip with brisket –why has no one thought of that before — and especially the venison sausage wrapped in puffed pastries with a dollop of honey mustard, what they call Pigs in a Handmade Quilt. The rest of the menu is just as colorful and delicious beyond description.
Cooper’s is also known for “the Big Chop” — giant pork portions two inches thick so tender and tasty that even the pig had to be proud. But the big smoker that greets you when you walk in is a treasure chest containing much more. Meats of every variety, seasoned and smoked to perfection.
Then there’s Tillman’s Roadhouse on Crockett in SoSeven. The menu is bigger than that of the original in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District, and even better. You’ll expect kitsch when you see the chopped wood décor outside and shotgun handles on the front doors, but won’t find it. The atmosphere is the coolest combination of Texas Asian Fusion meets Casablanca hookah bar — and the food is magnificent. Get yourself some Venison Frito Pie, Chicken Fried Hanger Steak, Port Wine Glazed Texas Quail, or a Roasted Poblano Chile Relleno and thank me later. You gotta love
There’s not much I like better than a good basket of catfish and fries, and I’m happy to say Shannon Wynne’s Flying Fish is one of my new favorite places — for that and much more. Shrimp, crab, Red Snapper, trout, gumbo, crawfish, fish tacos, Poor Boys and the freshest oysters I’ve ever seen — this Montgomery Street establishment has it all, plus ice cold beer to wash it all down. Immaculately clean and fun with a great patio, Flying Fish deserves all the accolades it’s received over the last few years — and if you haven’t been, you’re missing out. Simply awesome. Six locations now and thankfully one in Fort Worth.
And finally, maybe the best barbecue joint you’ve probably never heard of. Off The Bone B.B.Q. is on Mansfield Highway just inside Loop 820. How good is it? When the editors of one Dallas publication listed their choices for best barbecue in Dallas, Off The Bone took first place. Even though it’s in Forest Hill. They must have used GPS. But choosing Off The Bone is no mystery. Owners Eddie and Marilyn Brown create food they claim “you don’t need no teeth to eat” — and that’s no empty promise. The ribs just might be the best I’ve ever tried, and the brisket is a shot across the bow of any other pitmaster. This place deserves as much notoriety as it can get. And besides what the Browns justifiably call their “Texas Style Barbecue,” leave enough room for the Southern cakes, enormous pies and magnificent cobblers. Quite honestly, this is as good as it gets.
by Diana KunDe
Last spring found retired executive Stephen Vincent in the humid interior of war-ravaged Liberia, Africa — building a new electrical system for a missionary hospital. Showers at the end of long, hot days were buckets of less-than-clean water that he poured on himself.
It was more than worth it, Vincent says. “Now the hospital in Ganta has a backup system in case of power failures. They’ll be able to culture bacteria in a lab for the first time in Liberia.”
The Arlington man and his partners sold their electrical supply company in 2006. With a successful career behind him and a healthy family, Vincent wanted to give back.
The story behind the man.
still felt a yearning, or need, to help. I was talking with a couple of guys, and we realized the only thing we knew how to do was electricity.
Was there ever a time in Liberia that you were afraid? There really wasn’t, and that’s kind of odd to say. Yeah, it was a dangerous place, but I just had this feeling that I was supposed to get it finished, and I was
your regular duties, do whatever you can to help them.”
Was there a time you asked, “What was I thinking?” There were a lot of times. When I had to figure out how to get the donations of material that I needed. And there were times I said, I don’t know how to get a shipping container from Arlington to Liberia. And since we can’t find forklifts, I don’t know how we’re going to move this equipment.
With a successful career behind him and a healthy family, Vincent wanted to give back. The result is a nonprofit called PowerFromtheSon, with the aim of bringing electricity to Third World communities.
The result is a nonprofit called PowerFromtheSon, with the aim of bringing electricity to Third World communities. The Methodist hospital in Ganta, Liberia, which serves 24,000 patients a year, was the group’s first project, a volunteer effort with an equivalent price tag of $400,000.
What gave you the idea to start PowerFromTheSon? I’ll go all the way back to about 25 years ago. I made a trip to Haiti on a church project. I was fascinated with the people I met. They were so smart, so hard working. And yet I realized there was no way for them to get out of the poverty situation they were in. That stuck with me.
Then when we sold our business in 2006, I went with a new company for a while, but I
kind of bulletproof till I did.
There were so many things — like, we shipped 65,000 pounds of material over there without any real way to unload it. We had to make our own contacts and convince them to help us. A Bangladesh engineering battalion — they were U.N. peacekeepers — came to the mission each day to get water. There was a well there, and that’s where we approached them. . . . Their lieutenant colonel asked who we worked for, and we explained about PowerFromTheSon, that this was all donated material. Then he said, “But you’re paying your people.” And we said, “No, we’re all on vacation doing this.”
The lieutenant colonel turned to his major and said, “If it doesn’t interfere with
Some of the best things about that first project?
Putting those battery backups in the operating rooms! Now, if the electricity goes out, all the essential equipment works – anesthesia, lights, air conditioning. And we see a vision for where we want to go in the future. That was positive.
What’s next? We’d like a model like Habitat, where we work through power companies, use their surplus materials and volunteer teams to provide electricity to schools and hospitals.
We’re also funding the second stage of a trial in Sierra Leone to sell solar light and panel kits to people in remote villages. The kits cost $30, and a household there currently spends about $50 a year on kerosene for lights. Solar’s safer, we’re saving them money, and the light output is five times what they get on kerosene.
touches on a new age of metrosexuals with shifting values.
breadwinners for the family, and women stayed home and raised the children. Men rarely changed jobs, and couples stayed married because of the social stigma associated with nonconformity. Bankruptcy and divorce attorneys had to take on paper routes just to make ends meet. But the times... they were a changing.
The No. 1 thing the ‘60s taught us was that it’s OK to be different. Unfortunately, Hollywood and the media took it one step further and taught us that it’s OK to be screwed up. During this period, feminism was on the rise and masculinity was starting to wane. Now although many may differ, I believe that men have changed the most, particularly in two major areas: Appearance and viewpoints.
Every so often, a prominent sociologist will emerge from his garage apartment with the results of a riveting new study.
For instance, three months ago, a study determined that people who drink alone may have an alcohol problem. I’m sure most of you had been laboring under the assumption that people who drink alone have a hygiene problem. However, I recently read one that claimed that over the past 50 years, the gender line between men and women’s behavior is beginning to blur. And as usual, I didn’t give it much attention. But the other day while I was plucking my eyebrows, I got to thinking ... maybe this guy has a point.
Up until John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960, men and women had clearly defined roles. Men were the primary
Appearance » I can’t recall my dad ever wearing a pair of blue jeans. Work, church and airline travel were strictly coat and tie. When I began college in the mid ‘60s, I thought I’d worn my last pair of Levis. But by 1969, I thought I’d worn my last pair of slacks. However, over the years, jeans have become a staple for both men and women. If you’ll notice, we spend our leisure time in virtually the same outfits. Plus, I’ve watched dress codes become a thing of the past. Nowadays, an event calling for “casual attire” means jeans. “Cocktail attire” means a jacket with jeans. And “formal attire” means “I ain’t going.” For most men, having to wear a suit always involves an unpleasant undertaking. In fact, the only time I ever wear one is when I attend
a funeral or seek a loan at the bank. And I usually leave both places in tears.
Plus, with the advent of the metrosexual, men have become just as egocentric as women. Remedial procedures for men that were formerly taboo have become commonplace. These include waxing, exfoliation and, in particular, cosmetic surgery. It’s gradually becoming an addiction in certain areas of the Metroplex. As we know, very few women in Highland Park are still in their original containers. Some have had so much plastic surgery their bodies are now considered dishwasher safe. Unfortunately, men are also trying to recapture their youth with multiple face and body lifts. If the trend continues, before long they’ll be reaching behind their heads to grab their wallets.
I recently read one that claimed that over the past 50 years, the gender line between men and women’s behavior is beginning to blur. And as usual, I didn’t give it much attention. But the other day while I was plucking my eyebrows, I got to thinking ... maybe this guy has a point.
Years ago, most men defended traditional values. There was little sympathy for any behavior that deviated from the norm. But those attitudes began to shift. For instance, deep down, no father really wants to see his child waving from a float in the Pride Parade, yet he will probably be more tolerant of that lifestyle. He certainly won’t love them any less. Plus men have become much more open about expressing their feelings. Unlike our fathers, we no longer just need a football game to get drunk and yell at our TVs.
Of course any sociologist will tell you that all attitudes are cyclical. However, one thing will never change. Banks won’t ever give me a loan.
By shauna Glenn
Coping with the difficulties of turning 40: Botox, cheeseburgers and an Italian sportscar.
started to betray me — like I can’t exercise the way I could even six months ago. Running used to be my escape — my time to myself. But now? My knees hurt, and my left hip pops every 27th step. I feel like a ridiculously old person. And yet, I am only 40.
Only 40.
I remember when I was in my early 20s thinking that people who were 40 were old. Like, old, old. Like about to die old.
And here I am.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my birthday. I look forward to it every year starting mid-January. I just don’t know how I feel about THIS particular birthday.
My problem is that I feel like that twentysomething girl from the early ‘90s. Sure, I have kids now (who, in my experience, will either keep you young — or age you very quickly — I’m not sure which yet) and a different career, and wrinkles around my eyes (when I squint)…but I’m still that same silly girl. With bunions.
This month marks a pretty big milestone for me. I’m turning forty.
40.
Four-zero.
And yet, I seem to be OK with it. I think.
I mean, other than the fact that I need Botox, and I have random black hairs growing out of my chin, I’m good. And the thought of buying a Ferrari has never seemed more enticing — or rational. I’m thinking a red one with a license plate that reads I’M NOT HAVING A CRISIS I JUST REALLY WANTED THIS CAR — but that might be a little long.
My jeans are tighter, but that could be the cheeseburgers I can’t seem to stop eating. Or the cupcakes. Or the quesadillas. Still, it seems like only a few years ago I could live on cheeseburgers and junk food and not gain weight. Now, I drive by Tommy’s Hamburgers and BAM! I am fatter.
Never mind the fact that my body has
People ask me how I feel about turning 40, and I tell them that most days I’m OK with it — I mean, it sure beats the alternative, right? So if my choices are to turn 40 or to not, I’m choosing the 40 thing. Every single time.
My kids ask me what I want for my birthday. And I tell them. I want a signed football helmet from the greatest college team out there — the TCU Horned Frogs. My 14 year old said, “No, really. Don’t try and be funny. What do you want for your birthday? Seriously.”
And I gave the same answer because that’s really what I want! (What’s wrong with these people?)
Then she called me a total weirdo and begged me not to tell people that. So I won’t. I won’t tell you that I’m totally serious about the football helmet thing.
My husband offered to take me on a trip — to some place tropical. But tropical means a sunny beach, and a beach means a bathing suit,
and this girl is in NO SHAPE to be putting on a bathing suit. I mean it’s only MARCH! I’m gonna need at least until mid-July to get in bikini shape. Which means I’m totally gonna have to CONSIDER putting down this cheeseburger. But I can’t because if I’ve learned anything in the first 40 years, it’s that food cures everything. I swear it’s true. Just ask my jeans that used to button. And I REALLY NEED THIS CHEESEBURGER.
The cheeseburger today and the cheeseburger I will most likely eat tomorrow is helping me deal with the things that seem to bother me the most about turning 40. Like … I’m not looking forward to checking a new box. You know the one? When you fill out paperwork or sign up for a race — there’s a box for your age group. And for the last five years, I’ve been able to check 35-39. Now, there’s a new box, and I gotta be honest, it looks scary. I don’t want to check that box. Ever.
But I must.
Because people are cruel and insist you check a box. (Seriously, the receptionist at the doctor’s office is NOT JOKING AROUND.)
Fine. I will check the box. I will get Botox. I will have my chin waxed. Heck, I might even put on a bathing suit. But dang it, I will do it while eating a cheeseburger and (hopefully) wearing my helmet.
For now, leave me alone. I’m having a crisis. Just read the license plate on my Ferrari.
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Choosing a summer camp program for your child involves important research. Because the camp experience will have a significant impact on your child’s life, it’s important for parents to choose a camp wisely. But with the wide variety of day, overnight and week-long camps available, the task can seem daunting. The area camps on the following pages would like to tell you about their programs in an effort to help you and your child make a decision on the perfect summer camp.
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Butterflies in the Garden is an exhibition featuring butterflies from around the world in the conservatory at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The exhibit is open through April 4
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Bluegrass Heritage Festival 2010, MarcH 5-6
» The Bluegrass Heritage Festival features great bluegrass music with live performances from seven different artists and afternoon workshops for the banjo, guitar and mandolin. South Oaks Baptist Church, 817-478-8284.
texas indian Market and soutHwest sHowcase, MarcH 25-28 » This festival is the place to find all things Indian, Southwestern and wildlife. Thousands of expected attendees are sure to make this a lively event. Arlington Convention Center, 817.459.5000.
47tH annual dolly JoHnson antique and art sHow, MarcH 12-13 » Seventy-five top exhibitors will showcase their treasures of art, jewelry and beyond! Will Rogers Memorial Center, 817.392.7469.
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.
georgia o’k eeFFe and tHe Far way: nature and iMage, tHrougH 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: gaB riel acevedo velarde, tHrougH 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 l ast decade, tHrougH
May 16 » For Warhol, this was a period of renewed vigor and enthusiasm that resulted in one of the most productive periods of his career. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
edward s. curtis: tHe nortH aMerican indian, tHrougH May 16 » In 1900, Edward S. Curtis undertook the momentous task of documenting American Indian cultures across the United States. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
FreedoM now: taMarind litHograPH y 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.
Masterworks oF aMerican PHotograPH y: PoPular culture, tHrougH July 18 » Immerse yourself in the Carter’s latest photography exhibition. These images offer moments of recognition that bind us as a culture, and remind us of photography’s vibrant ability to reflect our shared lives. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
Billy BoB’s texas » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.624.7117.
MarcH 5 » Chris Young
MarcH 6 » Randy Travis
MarcH 12 » Micky and The Motocars
MarcH 13 » Gretchen Wilson
MarcH 19 » Mark McKinney
MarcH 26 » Bellamy Brothers
MarcH 27 » Josh Turner
JiMM y coBB , MarcH 2 » Famous for playing the drums on Miles Davis’ landmark jazz album Kind of Blue, Cobb’s visit to Fort Worth is not to be missed. Performing Arts Fort Worth, 817.212.4300.
w here's the Beef? The 2010 Longhorn Legacy Sale will feature 100 of the best cattle in the world.
c adillac sky, MarcH 3 » Young and imaginative bluegrass unit Cadillac Sky returns to McDavid Studio, wielding its trademark musical meshing of oldschool traditions and cutting edge originality. Performing Arts Fort Worth, 817.212.4300.
tHe new collection, MarcH 8 » The New Collection is a 24-voice a cappella jazz choir formed and directed by Paris Rutherford, creator and former director of the University of North
Texas Jazz Singers. Performing Arts Fort Worth, 817.212.4300.
tHe gersHwins’ Porgy and Bess, MarcH 2-4 » To mark the 75th anniversary of Porgy and Bess’ premiere in New York City, this all-new production is fully updated with a new director, cast, staging and costumes. Performing Arts Fort Worth, 817.212.4300.
dave MillsaP, MarcH 12 » Fort Worth blues-rock demigod Dave Millsap returns to McDavid Studio to promote his latest CD, Dirty Old City. Performing Arts Fort Worth, 817.212.4300.
cliBurn at tHe Bass: “ yo-yo Ma witH k atHryn s tott,” MarcH 16 » Yo-Yo Ma returns to Bass Hall with versatile British pianist Kathryn Stott. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 817.665.6000.
siBelius and liszt, MarcH 19-21 » Seventeenyear-old pianist and Julliard student Sijing Ye makes her Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra debut in a performance of Liszt’s extraordinary virtuosic First Piano Concerto. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 817.665.6000.
Joe BonaMassa, MarcH 23 » Joe Bonamassa has already made a name for himself as one of the finest and most popular blues guitarists making music today. Bass Performance Hall, 817.212.4300.
route 66: a triP down MeMory road, MarcH 26-28 » Join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a swinging trip down Route 66 and celebrate a cherished piece of Americana. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 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.
oPus: sex, lies and violins, tHrougH MarcH 13 » Talent and temperament collide in a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s finest string quartets. Circle Theatre, 817.877.3040. casa Manana Presents Fiddler on tHe rooF, MarcH 9-14 » Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again and won the hearts of people all around the world. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000. coPenHagen, tHrougH MarcH 14 » In this Tony winner for Best Play, physicists Heisenberg and Bohr each seek to unlock the mysteries of the atom. Stage West Theater, 817.784.9378.
l a llorona, a love s tory, MarcH 4-21 » Jeffrey loves his wife so much that he’s willing to do anything to make her happy. Irma loves her husband so much, she ignores the warnings of La Llorona. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 817.923.3012.
TCU Women’s BaskeTBall » Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, 817.257.FROG.
marCh 2 » vs. New Mexico
TCU men’s BaskeTBall » Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, 817.257.FROG.
marCh 6 » vs. BYU
TCU Women’s Tennis » Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, 817.257.FROG.
marCh 6 » vs. Texas A&M
marCh 7 » vs. Illinois
marCh 18 » vs. VCU
TCU men’s Tennis » Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, 817.257.FROG.
marCh 5 » vs. Tulsa
marCh 11 » vs. Oklahoma
marCh 16 » vs. Columbia
marCh 18 » vs. Sacramento State
marCh 27 » vs. Rice
marCh 28 » vs. Fresno State
TCU BaseBall » Lupton Baseball Stadium ,817.257.FROG.
marCh 12 » vs. Texas Tech
marCh 13 » vs. Texas Tech
marCh 14 » vs. Texas Tech
marCh 18 » vs. BYU
marCh 19 » vs. BYU
marCh 20 » vs. BYU
marCh 23 » vs. Texas State
marCh 30 » vs. UT Arlington
Tooling aroUnd…, marCh 13 » Fort Worth’s own Lone Star Leather Crafters Guild will be here demonstrating their fine work and giving Village visitors the chance to stamp a little leather on their own! Log Cabin Village, 817.392.5881.
CoWToWn goes green, marCh 13 » Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Fort Worth Stockyards. This all-day St. Patty’s event is fun for the whole family, and free, too! Stockyards Station, 817.625.9715.
CoWToWn Wagy U ClassiC al sale, marCh 12-13 » Sponsored by the Texas Wagyu Association, the Cowtown Wagyu Classic Sale will take place at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards Sale Barn. Schacher Auction Services, 817.219.0102.
2010 Texas longhorn legaC y sale, marCh 19-20 » More than 500 of the nation’s top Texas Longhorn cattle breeders will brush off their Texas Tuxes and file 100 of the best cattle in the world into the Grand Ballroom of the DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club. Texas Longhorn Marketing Alliance, 512.556.0300.
For T Wor Th ar T dealers a ssoCiaTion’s spring gallery nighT, marCh 27 » Take a stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail business, and area restaurants and enjoy the many artists featured during this community event. Fort Worth Art Dealers Association, 817.870.2717.
BUTTerFlies in The garden, ThroUgh april
4 » This is the largest exhibit of exotic butterflies in North Texas with more than 12,000 live, vibrant butterflies of all sizes in the conservatory at Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 817.871.7686.
Benefiting the Laura Leonard Hallum Neuroscience Center at Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Will Rogers Memorial Center
Jody Dean - Keynote Speaker
Debi Hicks - Chair
Charlotte Robinson - Co-Chair
Janet Bishop
Stephanie Brentlinger
Mary Alice Brumley
Patsy Butler
Cyndi Cason
Kristen Coffee
Cheryl Conatser
Sarah Daniel
Monique Decker
Linda Gaudin
Sarah Gentry
Sarah Jarrett
Christina Johnson
Louise Keffler
Lynn Kitchens
Cindy Leonard
Donna Leonard
Marty Leonard
Nancy Leonard
Nena Leonard
Jan McConnell
Chrissie McCutchen
Alicia McDonald
Gay McKeever
Sheila Moncrief
Gayle O’Neal
Deidra Rice
Carolyn Roberts
Patricia Ryan
Lyle Thornton
Contact All Saints Health Foundation at 817.922.7707 or jill.moxley@baylorhealth.edu for additional information
An example of the unique, hearty dishes at Tillman’s Roadhouse, the Venison Frito Pie is a dressed-up version of Frito pie’s typical game-day varieties. Subtly sweet venison balances the chili’s slight spiciness, and diced tomatoes and mushrooms add flavor and texture. White cheddar cheese melts into the steaming-hot chili, and sour cream and chopped scallions top the entrée. A few Fritos around the edge of the bowl — supplemented with an extra bag of the corn chips — add crunch.
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they had a slight crunch on the outside but were moist and tender in the center. Homemade ketchup and tangy relish-spiked mayonnaise dipping sauces were also included but weren’t really necessary.
Tillman’s main entrees — like braised buffalo short ribs, roasted chicken breast and aged rib eye — center on meat from regional farms. On our visit, we couldn’t pass up the Chicken-Fried Hanger Steak ($24). Unlike ordinary chickenfried steak, which is made with tenderized cube steak, Tillman’s masculine, extra-hearty take on the dish was made with three medallions of higher-quality hanger steak. Although the cut of meat can be tough if not prepared well, this was tender and moist. (That said, we ordered the chicken-fried steak as we would a normal steak. It would probably be too tough and chewy if cooked until well done.) The thick cut of meat was flavorful, and the surrounding batter was light and crispy.
The steak rested on buttermilk mashed potatoes. The silky smooth potatoes were buttery and absolutely delicious. A small amount of gravy covered the meat-potato combo. Unspectacular, it mainly served to moisten the chicken-fried steak. Green beans flavored with house-cured bacon were on the side. Braised, the thinly sliced Southern-style beans were incredibly tender.
A modern interpretation of Texas’ roadside stops, Tillman’s Roadhouse combines a meat-centric menu with rustic-chic décor.
With quirky décor and a menu that could sate even the strongest carnivorous cravings, Tillman’s Roadhouse is Fort Worth’s latest must-try restaurant. A spinoff of the original location in the Dallas Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff, Tillman’s opened in Cowtown’s West 7th development in December.
Door handles made of shotguns set the tone for the restaurant’s off-the-wall décor. Inside, two massive cross sections of a tree top the hostess stand, and rustic logs decorate the bar. In one dining room, knotty foot-wide planks cover a wall; in the other, birch tree trunks line the walls. Crystal chandeliers, wooden imitations of hunting trophies, and a peacock-embellished overhead nest are among the restaurant’s elaborate decorations.
Servers are casually dressed in jeans and plaid button shirts. On our visit, everyone was friendly and helpful. As a pre-appetizer, our table was greeted with pewter ladles filled with warm toasted nuts and buttery truffled popcorn.
For an appetizer, we chose the Trio of Fries ($9). Sweet potato fries were topped with smoked salt, which nicely balanced the potatoes’ natural sweetness. Purple Peruvian potatoes were lightly dusted with chili powder and salt. Kennebec potatoes were flavored with Parmesan cheese and black pepper. The melted Parmesan added a touch of crunchiness, along with a bit of saltiness that worked well with the pepper.
The three varieties of French fries provided a nice combination of flavors and were an interesting take on ordinary fries. Nicely executed,
The Venison Frito Pie ($17) entrée was both unique and tasty. Not too gamey, the venison added a hint of sweetness to the slightly spicy chili, which was enhanced with diced tomatoes and mushrooms. White cheddar cheese melted into the warm chili, and a dollop of sour cream and scattering of scallions topped the dish. A few Fritos were around the edges of the bowl, and an open bag of the corn chips was served on the side — insurance that there were enough chips but that they didn’t get soggy.
For dessert we tried the Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Stack ($13). Scoops of housemade banana ice cream rested on an oversized peanut butter cookie. Three super-sweet chewy chocolate chip cookies, held together with chocolate, topped the ice cream. The server poured rich, sweet chocolate panache over the cookieice cream combo to complete the dessert. Sweet and indulgent, it could have easily fed three or four people, especially following such filling entrées.
Serving some of the best burgers and shakes around, M&O Station Grill is quickly climbing the ranks of Cowtown’s top burger joints.
Casual and unpretentious, M&O Station Grill is one of those places you want to revisit time and again. Family owned and operated, the two-year-old restaurant is comfortable and inviting. Its staff emits a genuine friendliness that many restaurants’ employees lack, and its owners work to make sure that everyone feels welcome.
A testament to M&O’s laidback style, guests order at the counter then find a seat at one of the restaurant’s ’50s diner-style tables. Black-andwhite photos lining the walls provide a visual diversion while you wait.
M&O’s menu offers a variety of burgers — including a meat-free version for vegetarians — and sandwiches. The restaurant also offers daily specials like a massive chicken-fried steak plate.
All burgers are made to order, and each comes with cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles and lettuce. M&O’s signature hamburger sauce made with pickle relish and tomatoes is an optional condiment. For those who like flavors from south of the border, the tasty Tijuana burger is a favorite. Cream cheese-stuffed roasted poblano peppers, guacamole and chipotle mayonnaise make it a delicious mess.
For those who want less filling meals or are looking to whet their appetites, the restaurant makes soups and chili in-house daily. On our most recent visit, the tortilla soup had a hearty, fairly thick tomatoey broth. Chopped onion, diced chicken and crunchy tortilla strips added layers of flavor, and chopped cilantro topped the soup. The soup was good, but M&O’s burgers
are what set the restaurant apart from others.
I couldn’t resist trying one of the eatery’s specialties — the oversized Bleu Cow burger, which had creamy, melting bleu cheese and crispy bacon sandwiched between two flavorful, wellseasoned seared patties. The restaurant’s tangy signature hamburger sauce complemented the bleu cheese nicely. Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions helped cut the meat and cheese’s richness, and a perfectly grilled bun brought it all together. The burger had just the right amount of grease — plenty to add flavor but not so much that it was excessive.
The Mushroom & Swiss was also well executed. Just the right amount of Swiss cheese melted onto the flavorful patty, which was moist on the inside with a nice sear on the outside holding in all the juices. Grilled mushrooms were thinly sliced — a quality that helped prevent them from sliding off the greasy burger. The typical veggies added crunch and freshness, and a slathering of mayonnaise on the grilled buns helped hold the burger together.
Thick hand-cut fries came with each burger. They were somewhat crispy on the outside and incredibly tender and fluffy on the inside.
For dessert, we had M&O’s homemade vanilla shake, which was among the best I’ve had. Rich but not too thick, it isn’t an ordinary shake. It tasted of pure vanilla — not the imitation stuff — and heavy cream. Sprinkled cinnamon powder added color and an extra punch of flavor to the top of the shake.
On our visit everything was well prepared, and the service was exceptional. The owner welcomed us and other guests as we walked in the restaurant, and he checked on us throughout the meal.
After dinner we strolled through Leonard’s Department Store Museum, which is connected to M&O. (The restaurant is named after Marvin and Obie Leonard, brothers who founded the massive super store in the early 1900s.) An interesting look at Fort Worth’s history, the museum is a unique addition to an already outstanding restaurant.
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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.; 1pm5pm 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
the listings section is a readers service compiled by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for the listings. Listings are updated regularly. To correct a listing or request a restaurant be considered for the list, contact Paul K. Harral at pharral@fwtexas.com.
locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining fun at all hours at this local sports bar. 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. $$ L D ( ✹ the Covey restAurAnt And Brewery » 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.731.7933. Offering a combination of styles, one side of this fine dining establishment is a comfort-
able brew pub with its own on-site brewmaster, and the other side is a classic restaurant serving creative cuisine and fine wines. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (✹ Curly’s CustArd » 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. Cool down with a fresh frozen custard or try a milkshake—35 flavors to choose from! Enjoy on outdoor benches or drive thru. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
dixie house CAFe » 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. This family-operated restaurant is known for its chicken-fried steak and homemade rolls. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am8:30pm Fri. $ B L ( drew’s PlACe » 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. A westside favorite for good home cooking. Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ 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.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ L D ✹ gAllery Art CAFe » 609 S. Jennings Ave., 817.335.4646. The menu features American/Southwestern favorites, and the food is worth coming back for. 7am-3pm Mon.-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat. & Sun.; 5pm-10pm Thur. & Sun.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat $ B L D
luCile’s stAteside Bistro » 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. Where do we start—with tableside bananas foster for an entrée or fried green tomatoes with an incredible lobster bisque for dessert? Grazing and drinking in any order are popular sports at this favorite westside bistro. Lucile’s has brunch Sat. and Sun. and 40, yes, 40 great martinis. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ 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. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-8pm Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D
MontgoMery street CAFÉ » 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. This is no-frills cooking at its finest. From omelets to chicken-fried steak, the menu includes fabulous Southern favorites. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7amnoon 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 ( 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
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. $-$$ L D ( sOutHLAKE
CAFÉ EXPREss » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The Mercedes-Benz of fast food eateries” because of their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. Start with a large, chic salad, such as nicoise, shrimp & avocado and couscous, or indulge in the pasta amoré, which certainly lives up to its to-die-for name. Wine, beer, cappuccino and espresso are all available. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 7am10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ 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. $$ L D ✹
X’s & O’s sPORtinG tAVERn » 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. This place is not your typical sporting tavern. Both couples and singles can come for a romantic date or to enjoy the game. They serve everything from cheese sticks and burgers to seared chili-crusted tuna. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D ( ✹ WEAtHERFORD
CLEAR FORK GRiLL » 29 Crown Road, 817.441.2300. Clear Fork Grill boasts true Texas cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Utilizing lots of local ingredients creates flavors as big as Texas! 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ 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
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 ✹
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 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. $$ L D (
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sWEEt BAsiL tHAi CuisinE » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up high-end dishes without the high-end price. Delicious curries and soups are their trademark. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
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EDEn BistRO » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028. This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 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. $-$$ L D ( ✹
barbecue
Arlington
DiCKEY’S BArBECUE Pit » 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Arlington. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drivethru and catering. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $ L D
rED Hot AnD BlUE » 1350 E. Copeland Rd., 817.795.7427. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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, hickorysmoked 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. $
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. $$
riSCKY’S » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800 L D ( ✹. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹. A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. All of their meat is hand-trimmed, rubbed with “Riscky dust” and then naturally smoked for hours in woodburning pits. The historic Stockyards location offers a spacious patio that is the perfect place to sit back and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive. 11am-9pm Sun.Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
SMoKiES BBQ » 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. Smokies has been serving fine barbecue and smoked meats in a family-friendly environment for 30 years. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $ L D ✹
tHE SMoKE Pit » 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. This barbecue joint has various types of smoked meats and is great for dine-in or to have cater your next party. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ L D (
trAilBoSS BUrgErS » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ✹
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DiCKEY’S BArBECUE Pit » 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 10:30am11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D
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tEXAS DE BrAZil » 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. The meat never stops coming as waiters dressed as gauchos go table to table offering it on swords. Between the all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of 14 meats, you’ll need to be wheeled out of this upscale restaurant. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
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Boi nA BrAZA » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ L D
Arlington
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. $ L D
Fort WortH
CHAPPS » 6219 Oakmont Blvd., 817.263.5172. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
DUtCH’S » 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with 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. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $
tHE loVE SHACK » 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. Tim Love’s latest concept is far removed from his fine dining restaurants, but the food’s just as good. Try the love burger, it’s one of Tim’s favorites. 11am-9pm Sun.Tue.; 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. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
toMMY’S HAMBUrgErS » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D (. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D (. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹. Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $
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joHnnY B’S BUrgErS & SHAKES » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D
continental
Arlington
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 (
Arlington
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. $$
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 freshbaked 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 butter and never bake from mixes or add preservatives. Try the pecan-crusted chicken salad. 8am-6:30pm Mon.Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
PANERA BREAD » 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959 B L D ✹. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766 B L D ✹; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726 B L D ✹; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 B L D ✹ The word “bread” is deceiving, although there’s plenty of it. Think more along the lines of “Big Fat Sandwich and Dessert.” 6:30am-9pm Mon.Sat.; 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. $-$$ B SWISS PASTRY SHOP » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a tra-
ditional breakfast, as well as lunch. And they are rumored to have the best German sausages in town. 10am5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ B L
YOFE CAFE » 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. Healthy grab and go sandwiches and salads are perfect for the diner on the go. They also offer fresh yogurt parfaits, smoothies and frozen yogurts all made with fresh ingredients. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D
YOGI’S BAGEL CAFE » 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. The best bagels in Fort Worth come from this eclectic eatery that hosts a killer breakfast. Later in the day, choose from a truckload of salads with a cup of the house specialty, borscht. Come ready to stand in line on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹
GRAPEVINE
MAIN STREET BREAD BAKING COMPANY » 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. Located in historic downtown Grapevine, Main Street Bread Baking Company offers quality baked goods, including fresh breads and decadent cakes and desserts. With offerings like Grand Marnier cake, an orange liqueur cake filled with a light orange cream and garnished with whipped Italian butter cream, it’s easy to see why this cafe and bakery has become a favorite among locals. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ B L D
THE SNOOTY PIG » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
BAKER BROS. AMERICAN DELI » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
ELEGANT CAKERY » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$
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. $
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.; 3:30pm11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ D (
BURLESON
WINE DOWN » 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. This bistro, located in “Old Town” Burleson, was inspired by hill country wine bars. The relaxed atmosphere allows food and wine enthusiasts to “wine down” from their hectic day with wine, beer and artisan cheeses in the evenings. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ L D
FORT WORTH
8.0 RESTAURANT & BAR » 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. The Jell-O shot pioneer of the 1980s is still a cool drinking spot, where martinis now rule. 8.0 continues to feed
eclectic tastes from a full menu, and the dinner hour lasts late for theater-goers. This art bar offers great jazz and blues under the stars on the patio, which seats 350. Every wall is handpainted by local artists. 11am-10pm Mon.Tue.; 11am-1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$ 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 ✹
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
Greek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L
italian
Arlington/mid-cities
BirrAPoretti’s » 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Birraporetti’s is a perfect spot for an elegant meal. Offering pastries, breads and fine Italian food, this restaurant features live jazz and a special brunch menu served from 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
itAliAnni’s » 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. This quaint Italian bistro includes the genre standards, as well as some creative dishes like three-pepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. $$ L D ( ✹ Fort WortH
BellA itAliA West » 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. The most wild game this side of Fossil Rim. This dimly lit set of nooks and rooms is a great romantic setting, but it’s also suitable for high-powered business or low-key gatherings of friends. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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 Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $ L D (
mAncUso’s » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. Lunch:10:30am1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D ( mArgie’s originAl itAliAn KitcHen » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
melloW mUsHroom » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. $-$$ L D ✹
PiolA » 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. Nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, this cozy bistro serves up true comfort food in the form of authentic Italian cuisine. For a treat, make reservations to dine on the patio. 11am2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PiZZeriA Uno cHicAgo grill » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D rUFFino’s itAliAn restAUrAnt » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its chicken, beef and pasta. Voted best in town by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ L D ( tAvernA risotteriA » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yellowfin tuna. The bar offers beer and wine, and the bottomless mimosas are divine. Sunday brunch. 11am10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( grAPevine /soUtHlAKe/colleYville Brio tUscAn grill » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you
covered. High-quality steak and house-made pastas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood oven to give you the taste of Italy. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
BUcA di BePPo » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( FerrAri’s itAliAn villA » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D
rAvioli » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
gloriA’s » Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. L D ✹. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800 L D T ✹. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981 L D ✹. Gloria’s offers an alternative to Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of 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.; 11am-2am 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 ✹
Fort WortH
sAPristi! » 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. Relaxed, elegant dining that features a European flair. Items include mussels and tapas, and you’ll also find risotto, duck and braised lamb shank. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ D (
scAmPi’s mediterrAneAn cAFe » 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. Italian and Greek cuisine in a setting recently redecorated for romance. Counter service at lunch and full table service in the evening. BYOB. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (
tHe vAUlt » 525 Taylor St., 817.348.9828. Sample sumptuos Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful wines in a warm, European-inspired setting. Underground Lounge 4pm - close Tue.-Sat.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.Fri.; Dinner: 5:30-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ $ L D (✹
Arlington
ABUelo's » 1041 West I-20, 817.486.2622. The courtyard-inspired dining room at Abuelo's creates an elegant ambiance, but the prices are reasonable and suitable for a casual night out. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D (✹
cHUY's » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. Guests can enjoy fine Tex-Mex cuisine for a reasonable price! 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹
your guide to local flavor
colleyville/grapevine
eSparZa’S » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves Tex-Mex favorites. By the looks of all the famous faces gracing the walls, you never know who will show up. 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. 7am2:30pm 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. 11am-10pm 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. $-$$ L D ( eSperanZa’S MeXican BaKery & caFe » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The southof-the-border fare draws neighborhood families and
downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. It’s owned by the family that runs Joe T. Garcia’s, so you know you’re in for a good time. Bakery: 6am-7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.Sun.; 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $
FernanDeZ caFe » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selection of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily.
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FieSTa » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( FUZZy’S Taco SHop » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU student hot spot. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thur.; 7am3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
Joe T. garcia’S » 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Family-owned and -operated for three generations, Joe T.’s is a must for outside dining. Pick one of two menu choices (enchiladas or fajitas) and feast in one of the courtyards or in the fiesta gardens. Beware: The weekend rush will keep you in line for a table, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
la FaMilia » 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. Family-owned and -operated restaurant. Lunch specials are served six days a week. Good service and great Tex-Mex are served up here in large portions. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 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. $$ L D ( ✹
TreS JoSeS cocina MeXicana » 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. Decidedly creative menu with a range of choices, from chargrilled chicken breast to grilled shrimp, fancy tamales stuffed with sirloin and topped with tomatillo salsa. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ 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. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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FiSH ciT y grill » 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish City sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ✹
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DaDDy JacK’S » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹
eDDie v’S » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This finedining establishment is perfectly nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Diners can expect an award-winning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹
J&J oySTer Bar » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for
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LONE STAR OYSTER BAR » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹
PAPPADEAUX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
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 (
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. $$$ L D (✹
MAC’S STEAKS & SEAFOOD » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm10pm Sun. $-$$ 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. $$$ L D ( ✹
BOB’S STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the country, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. You’re sure to become a regular after experiencing their stellar service, extensive wine list and quality food in an upscale atmosphere. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T (
CATTLEMEN’S STEAK HOUSE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ 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. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
GRACE RESTAURANT » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its protein-driven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ D T ( ✹ H3 RANCH » 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. The bunkhouse feel lends a special Stockyards flavor to roast
pork Southern-style, and be sure to try a gooey caramely dessert served in a skillet or a flaming steak with 150-proof fuel. The huge open hickory grill gets your attention right away. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ L D T ( HOFFBRAU » 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. A relaxed setting that serves up good steaks, chargrilled pork chops, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried pickles and banana pudding. 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. $$ B L D T (
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and off-the-cob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. Popular for gatherings, as well as a heckuva steak. 4pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$$ D T (
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; 5pm10pm 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 (
Carswell Air Force Base, now known as the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, received the first combat model B-36 on June 26, 1948. The plane was fittingly named “City of Fort Worth” and was the largest mass produced piston-engine ever made and the first operational bomber with an intercontinental range.
Lockheed engineers and husband-and-wife duo Gordon and Kerri Smith demand engineering perfection. After all, it’s in their DNA. So when the couple went searching for a new auto, it came as no surprise that they set their sights on Mercedes-Benz. “We were shopping for an Italian sports car at (a) dealership in Dallas,” Gordon said. “While in the showroom we saw a CL63; I kept looking back at it. ... Kerri said to me, ‘I think you like that one better.’” As it turns out, the CL63 was reserved for a buyer in Dubai. The Smith’s seemingly unlucky stroke turned out to be serendipitous. Within a few months, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth informed the ambitious couple that they had the rare 2008 CL63 AMG coming to their lot. It would be Gordon and Kerri’s first time to purchase from the award-winning dealership, but it wouldn’t be their last. Fourteen months later, the couple traded Kerri’s seven-year-old Lexus for a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350.
As the Smith’s weekend car, the duo takes the luxe CL63 for a spin when spending leisure time out and about. With 518 horsepower, a hand-built 6.3 liter engine, night vision camera, on-board radar, cockpit management and exhaustive data functions, the auto is precision-tuned; it’s these features that make Gordon’s pulse quicken. Kerri’s ML350 serves as the family’s daily driver. Gordon relishes it for the smooth maneuverability, visibility and various integrated technology features. It’s for these reasons and more that the Smiths enthusiastically profess loyalty to both Mercedes-Benz and Park Place Motorcars.