Fort Worth Magazine - May 2010

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A look at the history and the future of Fort Worth’s premiere golf tournament and a few suggestions that might surprise you from a local writer who himself is a legend. – by Dan Jenkins

The group known as Irish Travellers has been in Fort Worth for many years but remains unknown and mysterious to many residents. A look into the culture of this group. – by Paul K. Harral

Alexa Sankary: Young Philanthropist

Summer Spritzing

60 Goodwill » Easter Seals recognizes mothers for their work with individuals who have disabilities. by Lauren Farrelly

62 Goodwill » A day at the races lends continued support to the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Inc. by Anahita Kalianivala

64 Diners and Dives » Can I just say that I’m really glad spring is here?

66 Upclose » Alexa Sankary: Young Philanthropist

68 PG Suggested » So is it a tumor or what?

70 Heywood » Becoming an expert on addictions.

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18 Business » The latest on Fort Worth’s business climate, power players and entrepreneurs, as well as Q&As with industry leaders

20 Arts and Culture » A look inside the world of performing arts, museums, local artists and musicians

26 Style » Items to get you ready for the Crown Plaza Invitational. by Kelly Dragues

28 Health & Beauty » Time to replace those heavy winters fragrances. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair

30 Active Lifestyle » Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 is attracting droves of wine enthusiasts and been named as the No. 2 wine destination in America for good reason. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair

34 Cooking » Beef: Bourguignon to Burgers. by Judie Byrd

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Dan Jenkins is one of America’s most acclaimed sportswriters and a best-selling novelist. A native of Fort Worth and a graduate of Paschal High and TCU, Dan started at the long-gone Fort Worth Press in 1948. He made his way to New York and was writing for Sports Illustrated in 1962.

He last wrote for us in December when he profiled the Horned Frog football program of yesterday and today. Then we asked him to take a look at the Colonial as only he can. You may read that article, starting on page 38.

If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ve probably read some of his books. You know his style and you won’t be disappointed — although you may disagree with his conclusions — with his handing of this article. He’s the author of 20 books, 10 of them novels and several of those best sellers. He’s working on another book right now, but he took time out for this article. And you may have noticed, we even put him on the cover.

Gail Bennison was a huge fan of Johnnie High, and she literally begged the editors to let her write something about him after his passing in march. magazine deadlines being what they are — read long lead-time — April was out the door. may was the first available issue. even a long Lowdown item is pretty short — and one of the things Gail liked about mr. Johnnie was that “brevity” was not in his vocabulary. “Nor is it in mine,” Gail wrote in her first draft. “That’s probably why interviewing him was so much fun.”

one of the things we like so much about Gail is that she literally immerses herself in her articles, and this was no different. So this month you’ll read a tribute to Johnnie High on page 14 that is just a portion of what Gail wanted us to print. But you can read the rest of it on the Web site, fwtx.com.

We could have published a whole magazine about Johnnie High and the influence he had on the lives of the people who crossed his stage.

North Texas-based writer Eric Butterman caught up with Betty Buckley two days before the Eight is Enough reunion on the Today Show.

She’s a Tony Award-winning actress, a Grammy and emmy nominee, an inspiration to Fort Worth entertainer hopefuls. But her dream growing up was to ride in the barrel races. eric has contributed to Glamour, Men’s Fitness and many other publications. eric was a former editor at Folio and Travel Agent Magazine, and he’s also lectured at the University of oklahoma and Harvard. To contact eric, you can reach him at ericbutterman@yahoo.com. Turn to page 24 to read more about Betty Buckley.

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Taking Care of Kids

I just read the feature on Cook Children’s in the April edition of Fort Worth, Texas magazine (See: “Sheltered in Care,” page 50). I want to send my personal thanks to Gail Bennison, photographer Jason Kindig and all the rest of the magazine staff for sharing our story! Each issue of your magazine seems to get bigger and better — revealing innumerable reasons to be proud of our community and the people who make it so special. your magazine is a Fort Worth gem, and we are lucky to have you telling the stories that need to be told! — Gary Cole, Vice President for Development, Cook Children’s Health Foundation, Colleyville

I Say Tomato, You Say …

I was very disappointed to see the tomato referred to as a vegetable (See: “A Good Offense,” Page 24, April 2010). Most school children today know, odd as it may seem, a tomato is a fruit. — Norita Drake, Lakeside

Editor’s Note: Well, yes, Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines tomato as “a red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used as a veg-

On the WEB

This month on fwtx.com

Best of 2010. It’s that time again. We are rolling out the red carpet for the very best Fort Worth has to offer at our Best Of party on June 4. The Moonlight & Martinis party will be held under the dome of Fort Worth’s historic landmark, Casa Manana Theatre. For the third consecutive year Christy and Jason Smith have agreed to chair this event and help raise money for the Boys and

etable: botanically it is a berry.” But then there is Nix v. Hedden, an 1893 U.S. Supreme Court decision that found that for the purposes of the Tariff Act of March 3, 1883, that tomatoes are vegetables and not fruit. We should have just said “foods.”

I just wanted to write a quick note after reading “Sheltered in Care.” Gail Bennison did an incredible job fitting it all together.

What a big story, and past due. It is such an honor having Cook Children’s in this com-

Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth and the Panther Club of Fort Worth. The evening will feature signature dishes from many of our area’s most renowned chefs/restaurants, martinis created especially for our guests, outstanding wines from around the world and outstanding entertainment, including two live bands, local comedy favorites Four Day Weekend and an award

munity. Those who have never walked the halls just “have no idea.”

The photos were beautifully done. — Melanie Adams, Aledo

Good Read

Having been a subscriber for two years, one of the things I like best about your magazine is the articles are short and sweet, to the point. This makes them an easy read.

— Bob Cosby, Fort Worth

winning performance by Eclipse Entertainment. For more information or to RSVP for the party, e-mail kmills@fwtexas.com or call 817.560.6129 by May 28.

More on Mr. Johnnie. The line of people wishing to offer tribute to the late Johnnie High who launched many careers from the stage of his Country Music Revue is long and beyond our ability to

CORRECTION: Get it Right

Alexander Chandler Realty was named 2010 Small Business of the Year in the Emerging Business Category by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in February. The company was a finalist for the 2009 Small Business of the Year. We failed to get the name right on page 20 in the April 2010 edition, and we apologize.

publish. So we fit what we could into the magazine from writer Gail Bennison and put the full version of the article on the Web site, fwtx.com. Take a look at the farewells to a legend. Let’s be Friends. Become a fan of the magazine on facebook.com and chat with hundreds of local fans, view videos from our signature events, browse photos from some of our most

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Classic Tournament and a Classic Writer

New York City has the New Year’s dropping of the ball in Times Square, Boston has the marathon and Fort Worth has Ben Hogan’s Colonial golf tournament. These events bring more international recognition to these cities annually than all of the commercials in this year’s Superbowl.

And who better than Fort Worth’s own legendary author and sportswriter, Dan Jenkins, to give us a fun, nostalgic look back at the classic history of our Colonial golf tournament.

For those of you too young to know Dan’s credentials to write this story, he’s a throw back … way back. He just returned from Augusta covering his 60th Masters in a row! If you look up “old as dirt” in the dictionary, I’m pretty sure you’ll find a picture of Dan Jenkins. I personally love dirt, and after reading this story I think you will too.

Jenkins was born and raised in Fort Worth, attended Paschal High School, played varsity golf at TCU, and started his career at The Fort Worth Press in 1948. He wrote for Sports Illustrated for years, penned the novels Semi-Tough (later made into a movie starring Burt Reynolds and Kris Kristofferson), Dead Solid Perfect and Baja Oklahoma, just to name a few. Larry L. King has called Jenkins “the quintessential Sports Illustrated writer” and “the best sportswriter in America.”

For the last 25 years, Jenkins has maintained a monthly column in Golf Digest magazine which, according to the magazine, calls it as he sees it — parodying egotistic tour players, phony swing gurus, insipid sport psychologists and silly tournament sponsors. He believes Tiger is the best putter in golf history. He also believes Tiger is spoiled, pampered, hidden, guarded, orchestrated and entitled. This often-controversial, humorous and witty writing style doesn’t always make Jenkins popular, which doesn’t bother him. He’s always written this way, and at 80 years old, he doesn’t really care what anyone else thinks.

In this month’s cover story, Dan doesn’t disappoint. He loves Fort Worth and Colonial, once calling it the “Master’s of the Southwest.” But, he doesn’t love what the PGA has done to golf in general and many PGA golf courses,

including Colonial. Jenkins takes us on a trip down memory lane from Hogan’s winning the first Colonial in 1946 and four more times through the ‘50s, through “The Golden Age of Tiny Miniskirts and Plunging Halter-Tops,” to today. He finishes with (what I’m sure will be controversial to Colonial purists) tongue-in-cheek references to ways that could be found to spice up the field, including bringing John Daly back by offering him his own beer cart.

Tongue-in-cheek references aside, Colonial has made strides of late in increasing its prestige on the tour. The most critical piece of a tournament’s stature is the quality of its field of players. The superior quality of Colonial’s field this year and the last few years, compared to other PGA Tour events, clearly demonstrates that Colonial is trending in the right direction.

Also, in this issue is a story on a group of people referred to by many as “gypsies” or “Irish Travellers.” I have lived in Fort Worth all of my life and only first heard of this group two years ago when my then editor Amy Hallford-Turman brought me the story idea. As she unfolded their history for me, I was fascinated. We have researched this story for more than two years making sure we share with you only verifiable facts, and not regurgitated hearsay from other articles. Almost all of the people we interviewed for the article were reluctant to allow us to use their names or company names, for fear of retaliation.

Actually, we found very little positive in print about the Travellers. The main reason for this is that they refuse to talk. I have a friend who does business with the Travellers who hooked-me-up with a long-time Fort Worth Traveller for a brief three-way phone call. The Traveller would not share his last name or phone number with me. I assured him that we would only write verifiable information and that the article would certainly be more positive if he would talk with us. He agreed to call me the next day to sit down with me over a cup of coffee for an interview. He never called. I hope this story is as intriguing to you as it was to me the first time I heard about this group of people in our city.

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Rich Heritage

There's new energy in the long-standing local drive for a museum to showcase the area's significant aviation history. For more, turn to page 18.

Mr. Johnnie

Showman

Johnnie High is gone; he took us all to a higher place

by Gail Bennison

The soft-spoken man who launched the music careers of so many and made a difference in thousands of lives was one of those rare souls who truly lived his life to help others. The McGregor farm boy spent his first 15 years picking cotton. “We were what poor people called poor,” he joked. “I realize now that there are two common threads that all successful people share, determination and perseverance. It doesn’t matter what business they are in. Those are the things that made them a success,” he said. Johnnie High died at 80 March 17, surrounded by his beloved family and close friends. He left behind his wife of 61 years, Wanda; daughter, Luanne Dorman; granddaughter, Ashley Smith; and great-granddaughter, Alyssa Faith, born one week after his death; and a legion of grateful friends.

“We married when I was only 17 years old and he was 18 years old,” Wanda High said. “Many people said it wouldn’t work, but we proved them wrong.”

“They broke the mold when they made Johnnie High,” said close friend, Merrill Stacy. “No one could ever fill his shoes. … It will be hard not to see him walk on this stage.”

The Revue has been a Texas tradition since 1975 with the opening of the Grapevine Opry. From 1979 until November 1994, the highenergy variety Revue played at Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth and Shannon Auditorium at Haltom City High School.

He and Wanda bought the run-down Arlington Music Hall in 1994. After four months of hard work, the Revue reopened in its permanent home on Center Street.

Through the years, Johnnie High helped launch the careers of countless entertainers, including country music stars Boxcar Willie, Shoji Tabuchi, Steve Holy and LeAnn Rimes.

“He was a man who loved to see kids and adults alike enjoy performing the talent they were blessed with,” said longtime Revue performer, Patsy Andrews Tuck. “Johnnie was never critical. He never made you feel bad if you forgot the words or missed a note.”

Rimes, now 27, was a regular on Johnnie High’s shows from the time she was 7; by the age of 14, she had performed in more than 400 shows at Will Rogers, Shannon and the Arlington Music Hall. At 15, she was a superstar.

“Johnnie was a huge part of my career, and I wouldn't have had the kind of experience at such an early age in such a wholesome environment if it wasn't for Johnnie’s show and his

belief in me," Rimes says.

Rimes’ mother, Belinda Miller, said that she is grateful her daughter was able to learn in a wholesome family environment.

“We would not have let her perform anywhere else,” Miller said. “This isn’t an easy business, and Johnnie helped our little girl understand that and be prepared for it. He called her LeeLee. We all loved him so much.”

“Johnnie had the biggest heart of anyone we knew. It’s no wonder he wore it out,” said close friend, Fort Worth attorney, Marvin Blum. “He was humble even though he probably had the biggest fan club on earth.”

Blum’s daughter, Elizabeth Savetsky, sang Tomorrow, from Annie, for her first audition, when she was only 13. She didn’t know a single country song at the time. Sev eral hundred performances later, Johnnie said when introducing Elizabeth, “She couldn’t even spell country, and now she are one.”

“Thanks to Johnnie High, I are country, too,” Marvin said.

“Many people spend a life time trying to find their place in life. Johnnie knew from the beginning what he was born to do. He wanted to do as much as he could to help performers make their way to the top in our world today,” says Virginia Williams, who has missed very few shows over the last 21 years.

Ron Jones has performed as a bass and acoustic guitarist on the Revue since 1981. He currently is on tour with country singer, Charley Pride.

“Almost everybody I know is indirectly or directly connected to Johnnie High,” Jones said. “Or they are who they are because of Johnnie High. Everything that’s happened in my career is because I met Johnnie.”

Johnnie High kept his motto with him all the time. It was written on a scrap of crumpled yellow paper:

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men of talent. Genius will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

One of his favorite songs was Peace in the Valley Rest in peace, Mr. Johnnie. You deserve it.

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Good Ol’ Gus

In April, the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation honored Gus, a Tarrant County canine, as a 2009 inductee to the Texas Animal Hall of Fame. Gus was recognized as Companion Dog of the Year.

The Texas Animal Hall of Fame was established by the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation to allow veterinarians a chance to recognize outstanding patients. Nominated by his veterinarian, Dr. Nancy Bader, DVM, Gus is a rescued street dog turned certified therapy dog. Diane Greytak, Gus’s owner, registered him with Therapy Dogs International two years ago.

Gus visits students at Kenneth Davis Elementary in Mansfield ISD on a weekly basis to interact with children who are physically, mentally and emotionally challenged. His greatest asset is his sensitive, intuitive nature that breaks down barriers and builds strong bonds with students.

Holly Smith, principal of Kenneth Davis Elementary, said, “We have all witnessed what seem to be small steps with our medically fragile children, but in reality are small miracles.” Gus makes his home with owner Greytak in Arlington.

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Covering the Colonial

When the golfers tee off at Colonial, the man in the van will have deep perspective of the tournament and its history.

Did you know early television production was a career field for you? When I was in high school, I would read the newspaper stories about the television crews coming to broadcast the Colonial and think this is the greatest job in the world.

What do you consider your big break in television? I had finished my junior year at Abilene Christian and was working at the Byron Nelson for ABC Sports as a runner. I was told by a friend, Jim Eagle, that CBS Sports was looking for people to work the following week at Colonial. I went to Colonial on Monday morning and asked CBS Sports’ Chuck Will if I could work for CBS. He said, “Come back on Thursday, and I will find you something to do.”

On Thursday, he informed me that the person who usually works for Pat Summerall wasn’t able to make it, and he was going to put me in the 18th tower as a spotter with Summerall. I

Frogs Leap Ahead

Lance Barrow, 55, coordinating producer, CBS Sports Golf and NFL, will be home. He lives in Colleyville and New York City with wife, Melissa, and daughters, Katie and Caroline. Not that he’s home much — he spends more than 250 days a year on the road.

ended up working as Pat’s spotter for the next five years. I have been with CBS Sports basically ever since.

Growing up in Fort Worth, what’s your most vivid or favorite memory of the Colonial? My parents would let me miss school every Wednesday to watch the Pro-Am. When I was a sophomore in high school, I started caddying in the Colonial. In 1972, while caddying for a pro golfer, Tommy Jacobs, during a practice round on Tuesday, we saw Ben Hogan practicing at the 11th hole, and Tommy Jacobs introduced me to Mr. Hogan.

Is there something unique to televising the Colonial experience? When you go to the Colonial, first you think about tradition. You see the Wall of Champions on the first tee box with all the great players who won here, and you know you are at a special tournament.

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A Museum Unique

Proposed aviation and aerospace museum will set new standards for similar venues across the world.

Too bad Doc Hospers wasn’t around to hear the presentation March 30 by the Fort Worth Air and Space Museum Foundation of plans to create a museum unlike any in the world.

“Tonight, we take an important step toward our dream of a permanent museum to honor Fort Worth’s love affair with aviation,” Mayor Mike Moncrief told an audience invited for an early look at the concept.

William Hospers was an orthopedic surgeon with a lifelong passion for flying and for aviation history. He and his wife, Chuckie, founded the Vintage Flying Museum at Meacham Airport. He died at age 79 a week before the announcement of the latest effort to honor Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s role in modern aviation.

“For a lot of us in this room — I recognize the faces — it’s been a long time in coming,” said foundation president and Fort Worth Councilman Zim Zimmerman.

Melvin Haas Sr. didn’t live to see it, either. He died in 2006 with his dream of a museum housing a B-36 bomber, an F-16 fighter and a Huey helicopter unfulfilled. But he did leave behind a highly successful air show, now being held at Alliance.

In 2006, aviation history buffs took another hit when one of the four surviving B-36 Peacemaker bombers, lovingly restored by volunteers, left Fort Worth for Arizona.

“The bad news is that we lost the B-36,” Zimmerman said. “The good news is because we lost it, we can design a museum now that will be state of the art and do more than just showcase a B-36.”

Ultimately, the hope is to build a physical museum at Alliance Airport. That’s unlikely to happen earlier than 2015-2016.

In the meantime, the foundation, working with the design firm Gallagher & Associates and a host of others, visualizes a 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibit displayed initially at the Museum of Science and History. The exhibit is planned to be open from June to August 2011.

Afterward, part of the exhibit will go on a national tour and most of the rest will remain in Fort Worth at a loca-

tion yet to be determined, said foundation executive director Jeff Johns, lured away from the nearby American Airlines Museum.

Board members of the non-profit foundation include Gordon England, former deputy secretary of defense; P.D. Shabay, retired vice president of administration and chief human resources officer at Bell Helicopter; and Will A. Courtney of Courtney & Co. Properties, a long-time fund-raiser and supporter of Goodwill Industries and the USO.

“This won’t be a quiet, sleepy museum,” said Patrick Gallagher of Gallagher & Associates. “It will become the new model for an aviation museum anywhere in the world,” he said.

Part of the plan is to encourage young people to consider aviation and aerospace as a career field.

“We need to hook them at a young age,” said Johns. “Get them involved in the experiences that really knock their socks off and then continue on as they develop.”

But first it must be built and that will mean, among other things, raising money through donations to the foundation.

“Looking around the room this evening, I think we have the team and partners in place to make it happen,” Moncrief said.

After all, recession or no recession, this is Fort Worth.

— Paul K.

Harral

Going Green

Thanks to a grant from the Sue Pope Fund, a project of the environmental organization Downwinders at Risk, Fort Worth’s Child Study Center is reworking its lighting to reduce power consumption and costs.

The retrofit is expected to produce a savings of $33,841 a year in lighting, air-conditioning and maintenance costs. That’s according to an energy audit conducted in March 2009, by Essential Energy Services.

“We are so grateful to the Sue Pope Fund for the lighting retrofit grant,” said Roger Partridge, director of development for the Child Study Center Foundation. “The energy savings will allow us to focus our resources on children with developmental disabilities.”

Partridge said tighter economic times require a careful examination of costs to free up dollars for the core mission of the Child Study Center. Cutting wasteful power consumption is good both for the environment and the mission.

The Sue Pope Fund chipped in with a $52,446 grant award. Pope is a resident of Midlothian and an architect of Downwinders At Risk and its campaign against burning waste to power cement kilns in the area.

The fund is the result of a settlement agreement between Holcim U.S. Inc. and Blue Skies Alliance and Downwinders At Risk. The two organizations dropped their challenge to Holcim’s permit application to increase production and emissions at its Midlothian plant in return for Holcim’s commitment to undertake a list of projects to reduce emissions and monitor air quality and to allocate $2.25 million in funds for clean air projects in North Texas.

The Child Study Center was founded in 1962 and serves children with developmental disabilities through a medically directed, interdisciplinary program of diagnosis and treatment.

— Fort Worth, TX staff

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What A Betty

A local award named after her and a ranch in the area, Tony-Award winner Betty Buckley never gave back the title of Miss Fort Worth.

You’d have to forgive her if she seemed the slightest bit nervous. I’m talking with Betty Buckley, and two days later she’ll be reunited with her kids for the first time in decades.

No, she’s not an absentee-mother — unless you can be cancelled from your household.

The Eight is Enough reunion is about to happen on the Today Show and Buckley, to her credit, doesn’t try to distance herself from her stepmother role on the classic 70s show. But it would only be fair to credit all the other things she’s been. A Tony Award-winning actress, a Grammy and Emmy nominee, an inspiration to Fort Worth entertainer hopefuls.

Still, once she was just another child dreaming in Fort Worth of her chance to shine in the spotlight. It didn’t hurt that she had been named Miss Fort Worth as a teen and subsequently got to sing at the Miss America Pageant. But her real dream, if she can confide, was to ride in the barrel races.

“I loved horses before anything else,” she admits, longing to get back to her four-legged friends at her ranch near Fort Worth after months on the road.

She begged her military father for one and he finally, albeit reluctantly, acquiesced when she was 10. Not to say he was a pushover, characterized by Buckley as strict and not particularly approving of her career choice. But he still gave her that horse and, anyway, her mother provided her positive reinforcement. A dance teacher herself, Buckley proudly says everyone in Fort Worth knows Mama Betty Bob.

And the annual Betty Lynn Buckley Awards at Casa Mañana Children’s Playhouse says folks won’t soon forget her daughter either. Though she admits her involvement in the playhouse isn’t what it once was, she’s thrilled to have the awards named after her.

“It’s like a Tony Award for kids,” she says. “To see the pride they take in it, it makes me feel good.” Especially when she thinks back to her own Fort Worth learning experience from dance teachers Ed Holliman and Larry Howard, who both worked with Bob Fosse.

“They showed me so much and were also very patient with me,” she recalls.

When Buckley’s entertainment engagements finally end, the first stop, she says, will be her favorite Fort Worth restaurant, Joe T. Garcia’s, chomping on the vegetarian Mexican dinner. You also might find her at

Eddie V’s on 7th or taking in an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art.

And you may even spot her at the local National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, trying to lobby for her own induction, a not-so-secret dream of hers. “I’m giving them fringe rhinestones to try and win 'em over,” she laughs.

But for those who are interested in her personal life, she does have someone close waiting at home, someone she gushingly admits to calling “honey bear.” Does it make it less juicy that it’s a horse? “2012 Futurity Champion, the cutting horse champion!” she declares. “I’ve already got that title in my mind.”

For Buckley, her own title hunt may not necessarily be over either, an Oscar nomination practically the only entertainment nod that’s eluded her, it may not forever.

Appearing in film classics such as Brian DePalma’s Carrie and Bruce Beresford’s Tender Mercies, she’s recently been seen in M. Night Shymalan’s The Happening and continues to garner top casting consideration.

Still, no matter where the set takes her, big cities are no longer her home — even New York, where she lived from the age of 21 until 9/11.

“I needed nature again in my life after that,” she says. “I forgot about how much I loved having space with animals, how much I love Fort Worth.”

You could also see the love she had for her TV family, sitting beside actor Dick Van Patten on the Today set just days later, the very definition of a work husband since they played a married couple for years. But she admitted to me to be most excited about seeing her once young cast.

“I can’t believe I still call them kids!” she says. “They’re in their 40s now.” Then she laughs for a moment. “Well,” she assesses, “I guess we all got older!”

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Young Notes

The Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth allows young musical talent to participate in performances of the highest quality and play concerts all over the world.

“No! No! NO!” shouted Dr. Germán Gutiérrez, music director of the Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth (YOGFW). “It’s more like DOH ree doh DOH ree doh DOH ree doh,” he sang. High school age students listened attentively, seated in neat rows in front of him, balancing their instruments between the bursts of music.

Every Sunday night, this group of 100 student musicians who make up the Senior Level Youth Orchestra, the premier orchestra of the Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth (YOGFW), come together for rigorous three-hour rehearsals.

In total, the YOGFW is comprised of six different orchestras, organized by skill level. Each of the more than 250 student musicians, ranging in age from 4 to 19, auditioned for a spot in the program.

Many of these students have been studying music for years, but they do not get the opportunity to play music at this level in their school orchestras, said Willa Dunleavy, executive director of the YOGFW.

On May 9, the Senior Level Youth Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, which is “quite an accomplishment” for their age group, Dunleavy said. Michael Taylor, an 18-year-old member of the Senior Level Youth Orchestra and their concerto composition winner, will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

Most performances are in front of packed auditoriums, often exceeding 1,000 patrons, Dunleavy said. Fort Worth is a place where

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music thrives, and in addition to wonderful community support, parents and others volunteer their time to the organization.

“We are all very, very dedicated to musical performance of the highest quality,” Dunleavy said.

Part of the experience of being a member of the YOGFW is having the opportunity to be under the direction of “world class” directors, Dunleavy said.

Gutiérrez directs the Senior Level Youth Orchestra in addition to being the director of Orchestras and associate professor of Orchestral Studies at TCU. Gutiérrez has conducted orchestras all over the world, including having been a guest conductor for the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong in January.

As members of the YOGFW, students also have the opportunity to play concerts all over the world, including concert tours in Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic. A tour to Spain is planned for the summer of 2011.

Dunleavy said that students coming out of the YOGFW are “inundated with college scholarships.” YOGFW alumni have attended schools like the Boston Conservatory, the Eastman School of Music, SMU, UT-Austin, and the Cincinnati Conservatory. Many graduates go on to join the music program at UNT.

In addition, YOGFW alumni play professionally in symphony orchestras throughout the world. Among them are the Victoria Symphony in Australia, the Orchestra of the Swiss Romande, the National Symphony in Washington, D.C., the Boston Ballet, and the Boston Philharmonic, said Kristen MacGorman, the YOGFW orchestra manager.

The YOGFW is “one of the most outstanding organizations for young musicians in North Texas,” said Dunleavy. “These students are truly gifted.” — Sara Neal

Symphony Orchestra

A resident company at the Bass Performance Hall, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association (FWSOA) provides symphonic performances at the highest level of artistic excellence.

Pictures at an Exhibition » May 7, 7:30 p.m.; May 8, 8 p.m.; May 9, 2 p.m.

Opera

2010 Fort Worth Opera Festival:

Don Giovanni » May 22, 8 p.m.; May 30, 2 p.m.

Elixir of Love » May 23, 2 p.m.; May 28, 8 p.m.

Before Night Falls » May 29, 8 p.m.

Founding Fathers

Greenwood Mausoleum of the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association recently completed Independence Chapel is the latest phase in the ongoing expansion of the mausoleum, opened in 1961. New features include a 19-foot, stained-glass window and eight marble statues of our Founding Fathers.

The life-size statues of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry and John Hancock were handcarved in Pietrasanta, Italy. Not only do the statues accurately depict the men’s physical appearances, but they also capture their characters and emotions circa 1776.

An art glass window, designed by local artist Scott Tucker, is named Purple Mountain Majesty. The American landscape depicted complements the chapel’s existing centerpiece window, The Triumph of Freedom.

Both the stained glass windows and the marble sculptures contribute to the chapel’s two-fold purpose: honoring the memory of those at rest in the mausoleum and paying tribute to the patriots who built our nation.

Greenwood General Manager Arlie Davenport said the project is a dream of trustees and staff from the 1950s.

“They did what they promised to do and created a world-class mausoleum for the people of Fort Worth,” he said.

The chapel is located inside the mausoleum and is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. till sunset.

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Fairway Fashions

With the Crown Plaza Invitational at Colonial right around the corner, we found it fitting to showcase items to get you ready for the tournament. Pair lightweight dresses with bright accessories. Fun hats and oversized shades are necessities for blocking out all the rays, and wedges are the right choice for walking the gorgeous greens. Wear something bright and fun and maybe you’ll even get a glance from Camilo Villeges!

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creating allure both inside and out » by Jennifer casseday-blair

Summer Spritzing

It’s time to replace those heavier winter fragrances with lighter, more delicate scents for the warmer months. A signature fragrance is a statement signifying personal identity and style much like other decisions about what we wear. When the right fragrance is applied correctly it can make a woman irresistible.

Perfume Potency

Perfumes are complex combinations of essential oils and synthetic products that increase the lasting power and heighten the smell. The liquid base for perfume is alcohol, and the ratio of alcohol to concentrates determines what the final concoction is labeled.

» Perfume is the purest form and includes 15-40 percent perfume concentrates. It is usually the most expensive.

» Eau de parfum contains about 7-15 percent perfume concentrates. This is the most popular and common form of perfume because of the cost and the long-lasting fragrance.

» Eau de toilette has around 1-6 percent

perfume concentrates and was originally intended to be a refreshing splash to help people wake in the morning. It is a much lighter scent that doesn’t linger as long.

» Eau de cologne is sometimes used interchangeably with the term eau de toilette. The concoction began as the name of a light fragrance combined with citrus oils.

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Tasting Tuscany in Texas

Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 is attracting droves of wine enthusiasts and has been named as the No. 2 wine destination in America for good reason.

A 40-mile stretch of road exists in Texas alongside the Pedernales River in the Hill Country where nine wineries/vineyards have joined together to form Wine Road 290. Each winery is unique in its selections and ambiance while offering the perfect place for a weekend wine getaway.

In addition to the ongoing tastings and activities at each winery, there are also sponsored events where the wineries team up for festivities.

One such event is the Vino el Pastor held on June 19 this year, where savory pork is prepared by several experienced chefs and paired with appropriate wines. Quickly approaching is another wine lover's event, the 1st annual Hill Country Wine and Music Festival scheduled for May 15 and held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.

While most of the wineries are only selling in their own tasting rooms, several are beginning to also distribute to shops and restaurants throughout the state. So visitors should sip and then stock up on their favorites.

Becker Vineyards » 464 Becker Farms Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671, 830.644.2681, beckervineyards.com » With 46 acres of French Vinifera vines, Richard and Bunny Becker are able to generate eight different varietals including Syrah, Petite Syrah, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Planted in a mixture of deep sand and Precambrian granite soils, the vines are hydrated with water welled from limestone formations 300 feet beneath the surface. Once the grapes are harvested, most vintages are aged in new French oak and others in new American oak before being stored in the largest underground wine cellar in Texas.

Three acres of lavender, reminiscent of the wine country

of Provence, were planted behind the winery in 1998 and provide guests with potpourris, sachets, soaps and oils made on site. May is the blooming season for the lavender, and Becker Vineyards will hold its 12th annual Lavender Fest on May 15 and 16.

The enormous winery is a reproduction of a 19th-century German stone barn and sits among grazing horses and peach orchards. The Beckers have also planted red poppies and bluebonnets in surrounding fields.

Grape Creek Vineyard » 0587

E. US Highway 290, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830.644.2710, grapecreek.com

» For a taste of Tuscany in Texas, visit Grape Creek Vineyards located in the Perdernales River Valley. The vineyard sits on what is said to

have been a Commanche campground evidenced by the presence of arrow and spearheads.

Ned and Nel Simes planted more than 20 acres of Cabernet and Chardonnay grapes in 1985 and also established the first underground barrel cellar in the valley. In 2006, the property changed hands, and the new owner, Brian Heath, renovated and expanded the facility. In addition to the new Tuscan Villa tasting room, a rock bell tower and new entry road were added.

At Grape Creek Vineyards, guests can relax in an Old-World ambiance and sample award winning wines, including its premium black label offerings. After the tasting and visiting the Italian picnic market, which has a wide array of selections from cheese and salamis to crackers and bruschetta, visitors may take their finds to the tree-covered patios and enjoy the beautiful, serene views.

Woodrose Winery » 662 Woodrose Lane, Stonewall, Texas 78671, 830.644.2539, woodrosewinery.com » Woodrose Winery stands out with its laid-back, restaurant-style atmosphere and ever-growing wine list, which allows guests to relax as the winery staff brings them an array of samplings and food pairings.

While Woodrose is among the

smaller wineries, it has an aggressive expansion plan for increasing production by 20 percent each year until it is producing up to 10 times its current volume. Winemaker Mike Guilette bought the winery in 2005 and currently has two acres of Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Syrah and Malbec planted in the 11-acre vineyard.

Plans for growth don’t stop there. Woodrose Winery has plans to become a full resort with a new restaurant, pavilion/ dance hall and private cottages overlooking the vineyard. A recent renovation includes a 3,000-square-foot deck with giant oak trees that shade guests as they listen to live music on weekends.

Fredericksburg Winery » 247 West Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830.990.8747, fbgwinery.com » Located on the main drag in Fredericksburg, this 10,600 square-foot winery is owned and operated by the Switzer family. Fredericksburg Winery was named as one of the top three wineries in Texas by USA Today. All wine production is done on-site the old fashioned way by fermenting in small tanks and filling, corking and labeling by hand. In addition, all of the grapes used are from Texas

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Offering close to 20 different wines from a sweet Texas rose to a stout port, Fredericksburg Winery offers satisfying sips for most drinkers. Since the winery was established in 1978, its wines have won numerous awards for its broad range of varietal and blended wines.

Because the winery sits centrally on Main Street, visitors can experience the charms of town by feasting on nearby German fare while listening to live music before hitting the road.

Rancho Ponte Vineyard » 315 Ranch Road 1376, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830.990.8555, ranchoponte.com » Starting as far back as 1895 in Italy, the winemakers at Rancho Ponte Vineyard are continuing a four-generation family tradition of quality winemaking in one of the newest wineries in the Texas Hill Country. Although it is a modest, handson operation that crafts small batches, it produces fruit forward, interesting blends exemplifying years of experience.

Rancho Ponte Vineyard is most known for its Triple M Blend, which is a slightly sweet red blend of Sangiovese, Muscat Canelli

and Merlot. In all, the vineyard offers nearly 10 different types of wine.

Sitting on more than 20 acres, the winery and tasting room are surrounded by cattle and horse ranches and afford visitors breathtaking, hilly views.

Torre di Pietra Vineyards » 10915 E. Highway 290, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830.644.2829 » Torre di Pietra Vineyards is owned and run by the Maxwell family, who are 4th and 5th generation Texans. Ken Maxwell remembers that as a boy he would pluck the wild grapes that grew along his family’s farms near Fort Worth. His greatgrandfather, grandfather and father taught him the traditions of making wine.

The vineyards here produce a rich complexity of flavors in its wines because it is located in Doss and Fredericksburg, where the vines thrive in the calcareous soils, seasonal rains and sunshine.

A Mediterranean-Texas ambiance offers a covered outdoor piazza, courtyard and patios for guests to drink, listen to live music and enjoy al fresco style dinners or appetizers yearround.

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Serving up culinary excellence » by Judie Byrd

When your mouth is set for Beef Bourguignon, there is no substitute.

Beef: Bourguignon to Burgers

Real life drama for the table.

i loved the movie Julie and Julia, and oh, how i love Beef Bourguignon. But cooking this dish according to Julia’s recipe is a time luxury I can’t often afford. So here is a version that, while still infused with great flavor, proves more doable in the everyday world of kids, carpools and work. This recipe makes a lot so you can invite a full table of friends in. Or you might choose to use leftovers to make two more scrumptious meals. Imagine a burger over the top with rich Bourguignon flavor. And wraps like no others, full of rich, tender beef, mushrooms and onions. The recipe for wraps can be found at fwtexas.comgo to Cooking with Judie Byrd. My Green Salad with Goat Cheese Croutons, a Frenchinspired salad, will go perfectly with all of these entrees.

Let’s get cookin’!

Yield: 8 - 10 servings

After browning all the ingredients, you can cover the pot and take a four-hour nap.

iNGRedieNTS:

1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, slivered

3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 6 cubes per pound)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 onions, coarsely chopped

4 carrots, sliced into 1-inch pieces

8 - 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups red wine, such as Côte du Rhone or Pinot Noir

2 cups rich beef broth (found in the frozen section at Central Market)

1 cup water

2 bay leaves

2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

8 ounces button mushrooms

Step 1: Brown ingredients: Place a heavy Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat and fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to a plate and set aside. Sprinkle beef cubes with salt and pepper and add to the pan in batches so they aren’t crowded; cook and turn until brown on all sides, removing pieces as they brown and adding more until all beef is browned. Place browned beef cubes on the plate with the bacon and set aside. Add onions and carrots to the pan; stir and cook 3 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, and continue to cook

and stir another 2 minutes, until onions are browned.

Step 2: Combine ingredients and cook: To the pan, add the reserved bacon, beef cubes, wine, broth, water, bay leaves and thyme. Cover the pan, turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently, 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Add mushrooms to the pan during the last 1/2 hour of cooking.

Step 3: Serve: Remove bay leaves and thyme stems (if using fresh thyme). Serve in generous soup bowls over boiled new potatoes, noodles or rice.

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Who said decadence was bad? Here’s a tasty and juicy variation on the traditional burger.

Bourguignon Burgers

Yield: 2 hefty burgers

Pile these decadent burgers high. The meat will be juicy enough that you won’t need additional sauces.

is it necessary to use a Burgundy wine?

To keep the traditional flavors and bold personality of this French dish, it’s ideal to stick with a red Burgundy, which would be Pinot Noir. (Burgundy red is produced from Pinot Noir grapes, in the Burgundy region of France.)

But you don’t have to choose an expensive bottle. Central Market wine expert, Miles Bolser, suggested this Pinot Noir from Domaine de Valmoissine, Louis Latour ($13). Its perfect fruitiness, gentle style and soft tannins make it mild enough to cook for hours without becoming too dominant.

ingredienTs:

4 - 6 chunks of beef from Beef Bourguignon in Three Easy Steps (recipe previous page), plus 1/4 cup of the au jus or beef broth

Spinach or lettuce leaves, sliced onions and tomatoes

2 hamburger buns

2 tablespoons butter

1. In a small skillet, heat beef in au jus until just beginning to simmer. While beef is heating, spread the cut sides of each hamburger bun with butter and toast lightly in a skillet or griddle.

2. Stack spinach leaves, tomatoes, and onion slices on the two bottom buns. Top each with heated beef.

green salad wiTh goaT Cheese CrouTons

Yield: 8 servings

Each crouton is a decadent, cheesy slice of bread. I always make extra croutons since they are such a hit.

ingredienTs:

1/2 cup pine nuts

8 slices French baguette

2 tablespoons olive oil

8 tablespoons goat cheese

8 handfuls green spring mix

1 pint mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place pine nuts on a baking sheet and bake 8 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; remove from oven and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, brush baguette slices with olive oil and place

on another baking sheet. Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven and spread each slice with 1 tablespoon goat cheese. Set aside.

2. Toss spring mix, tomatoes, pine nuts and Vinaigrette (recipe follows), and serve with goat cheese croutons.

VinaigreTTe

ingredienTs:

Juice of one large lemon, about 1/4 cup

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard and olive oil. Stir in thyme leaves, salt and pepper.

Special thanks to Central Market for all the beautiful meat for this

Colonial’s Rich Heritage

The annual Colonial golf tournament is the longest running event on the PGA Tour still being held at the original site. That alone qualifies the tournament as a classic.

by Dan Jenkins

Any Minute

now the Colonial golf tournament will be with us again, and while it’s fun for the whole family and still a big deal for the city, it happens to be a fact that it peaked in national prominence during Ben Hogan’s golden years — when the event truly was “the Masters of the Southwest,” as I once deified it in the pages of Sports Illustrated after breaking out in a rash of Fort Worth pride.

Then, of course, it continued to cling to a certain amount of nationwide notoriety in what can only be described as The Golden Age of Tiny Miniskirts and Plunging Halter-Tops.

That’s when your basic leader of the tournament would be the hairtossing debutante who looked capable of breaking up the most homes.

Trust me on this. Risqué exhibitionism was occurring at other golf tournaments around the country in those quaint revolutionary days of the late '60s and early '70s, but there’s no question that the most stunning crop could be found at Colonial.

In fact, you could say there was a time when the Colonial National Invitation had Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders before the Dallas Cowboys did.

That’s not entirely a joke.

Those were the Colonial years when the tournament winner seemed less important than the debutante who would score the highest Olympic marks from the guys in the Cork Room on the ground level holding up their scorecards of 10s, 9s, and 8s when she came into view.

This brings to mind a favorite Colonial moment. It was the day that a clubhouse badge-holder came ready for the parade of debs outside the Cork Room. He’d prepared a hand-made poster and kept it in reserve until the time struck him as appropriate. When he believed the time had arrived, he held up the sign to the crowd outside. It read: “Tell the One in Blue To Turn Around”

Needless to say, there were those wives of Colonial officials who weren’t overly excited about having the “showgirls” in the galleries, and some wanted to create an armed and dangerous dress-code committee.

As one of them remarked at the time, “We don’t want our kids looking at that trash.”

Which prompted me to wonder what the result might be if the kids were given a vote.

No matter. The herd of tiny miniskirts and plunging halter-tops eventually thinned itself out, although not because of anything the Colonial committee did. The best explanation seems to be that most of the high-scoring home-wreckers moved to Dallas, where they could find better jobs in burgeoning Big D’s insurance companies, banks and law firms.

But enough about that particular

sport.

THE GOLDEN years of Hogan are certainly easier for me to remember than more recent events. Like when Steve Flesch won. Or Olin Browne. Or David Frost. Or Fulton Allem. Or Tim Herron. Or that fateful interlude when if it wasn’t Keith Clearwater, it was Ian Baker-Finch.

One-hit wonders occasionally add a touch of charm to an annual golf event, but not when they come in droves.

For those of you who cut too many history classes, the Hogan years started with the first Colonial in 1946, and it didn’t hurt a thing that Ben won the inaugural with a shocking course-record 65 in the final round.

It’s remembered that Ben spoke from the heart at the presentation ceremony on the 18th green that Sunday in May. He said, “Because of my friendship with Marvin Leonard, I would rather have won this tournament than the National Open.”

That was quite a year for Hogan — and pro golf. Ben won 13 times on the PGA Tour in ’46 and finished second seven times. He grabbed a major along the way, the PGA Championship, and only a three-putt green on the 72nd hole of both the Masters and the U.S. Open kept him from winning those two majors as well.

Small wonder that he liked to say, “I was a lot better golfer before the car wreck than I was afterward.”

Afterward, in a severely limited schedule due to his physical injuries from the accident in ‘49, he merely added six more majors — three U.S. Opens, two Masters and the British Open.

As any reliable Hoganista knows, Ben won the Colonial five times, the last victory coming in 1959, but perhaps you need to be reminded that he continued to be a very large presence, if not a threat, over eight more Colonials. He usually finished in the top 10, and as a final curtain call in 1967, he fired a couple of 67s and wound up third — at the age of 55!

It probably should be pointed out that Hogan wasn’t alone in drawing

In the 1960s and 70s, some of the fiercest competition at Colonial was in clothing on the sidelines, not the fairways and greens.

national attention to the Colonial in the first 20 years. That’s when the tournament presented an exclusive invitational field that helped enlarge the galleries and expand the press coverage.

Some of the other household names that added to the prestige simply by being there included Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Cary Middlecoff, Jimmy Demaret, Tommy Bolt, Lloyd Mangrum, Julius Boros, Arnold Palmer — well, you get the idea.

Like the Masters in the early days, everybody in the Colonial field was somebody. Therefore, quite by design, your average nobody couldn’t win it because your average nobody wasn’t invited. He hadn’t earned it.

Through the years, Colonial’s winners have managed to compare favorably with the Masters in fascinating respects.

First of all, there are 10 celebs that have won both at one time or another. Their names are Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Tom Watson, Cary Middlecoff, Phil Mickelson, Ben Crenshaw and Fuzzy Zoeller. Nice crowd, huh?

There are sponsors of other events on the Tour today who would strip naked and turn handsprings to have that list of past winners to brag about.

It’s true that the Masters has a few well-known champions who never won Colonial from ’46 on — Gary Player, Jimmy Demaret, Jackie Burke, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Fred Couples, Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods. But Colonial can present an equally impressive list of champions who never won at Augusta. I give you Lee Trevino, Julius Boros, Tommy Bolt, Gene Littler, Roberto De Vicenzo, Tom Weiskopf, Nick Price, Lanny Wadkins and Corey Pavin.

That was back when Sam Snead, recognizing the value of both sponsor and competitor, uttered an immortal quote: “They’ve got the circus tents, but we’ve got the dog acts.”

Pardon me for getting hung up on lists from time to time, but names make news, or so I was once led to believe.

The fact is, most of the celebrity winners happened before a dictatorial group of community organizers took complete charge of things. That group is familiarly known as the PGA Tour, but I prefer to think of them as Tyranny from the Bottom.

I should stress that I’m speaking for myself now and not for members of the Colonial committee. They have enough problems.

In the good old days, the players and sponsors more or less solved their differences over cocktails. It was a give-and-take deal, both sides trying to be fair, doing what was best for the game.

It was in the 1970s that the Tour started flexing its muscles, seizing more power with each passing year, and we’ve all seen the results:

a.) corporate sponsors that bury the name of the host city and club;

b.) prize money rising beyond belief, but primarily to reward mediocre talent that finishes far down the list from the winner;

c.) fields increasing in size to where half the names read like they’ve been chosen at random out of the Peoria, Ill., phone book; and

d.) courses set up so easy that even Whom-Shall-I-Say-Is-Asking can shoot a low score. It hasn’t been pleasant for a traditionalist to watch the elegantly named Colonial National Invitation become — by financial necessity — the Southwestern Bell Colonial, the Master-

Card Colonial, the Bank of America Colonial, and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. You have to wonder if one sad day the name of the club itself will be dropped completely from the name of the tournament.

I have friends at Riviera Country Club who mourn the fact that the lusty old Los Angeles Open, an event famed for movie-star glitter and big-name winners dating back to 1926, is now the Northern Trust Open.

Tyranny from the Bottom has no regard for history and tradition.

COLONIAL IS still a splendid golf course, but it’s not the strenuous test it used to be for the pros, which was a vicious par 70 with narrow, twisting fairways, brutal Bermuda rough, watery ditches, desperate

carries over trouble, and huge, dark smothering trees. It was once spoken of in reverent tones and called “a strong 280 golf course,” as the flattery goes. Or used to.

Yet over the past 40 years the course has been tamed in many ways — by storm damage, flood control and beautifying cosmetics. But the main thing is, it gets de-fanged every year by the PGA Tour in preparation for the tournament.

Welcome to wide open fairways, no rough, soft greens and inviting pins. The Tour wants to create low scoring everywhere now, hoping low scores will create new stars. But for my money all it’s done is destroy the reputations of great old layouts and produce absurdities.

Maybe it’s the Tour’s lame way of trying to have a say-so in golf. The tour has no control over the game’s five greatest events — the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, PGA Championship, and Ryder Cup. It never will. Of this group, the USGA does the best job of protecting par. It sets up its Open courses for men, not spoiled brats. Meanwhile, the Tour makes Colonial offer up bluebirds and lemonade. Of the past 19 tournaments, the winner has posted a 72-hole score in the ungodly 260s, and this has now been true for 10 straight years. Thanks to the Tour, the tournament reached a zenith of silliness last spring when the playoff winner, Steve Stricker, tied with two guys at 263 — 17 under — while nine

other players, some of whom you may have even heard of, shot below 270.

Colonial has surrendered rounds of 61 — that’s an obscene nine under par, folks — to the likes of Kenny Perry, Chad Campbell, Justin Leonard, Lee Janzen, Keith Clearwater, and Greg Kraft, not to mention 62s by such crowdpleasers as Joey Sindelar, Rory Sabbatini, Steve Elkington, Rocco Mediate, Gene Sauers and Patrick Sheehan.

Put all of those par breakers back on the harrowing Colonial of Yesteryear — where any tee shot that missed the fairway meant a bogey or worse — and I’ll let Ben Hogan play their low ball.

What’s also amusing is that the tour’s competitors today, all of whom fancy themselves independent operators, all of whom are virtual walking corporations, all of whom lean heavily conservative when it comes to politics, nevertheless operate like a trade union. What’s wrong with this picture?

If it’s dawned on any of them that they’ve been steadily watering down their own product, I didn’t get the tweet.

OK, maybe I wouldn’t care either if I could work only four days a week and make, let’s say, $200,000 by finishing 10th and even $100,000 for finishing 15th. For not accomplishing anything, in other words.

Lee Trevino put it best one fine day in the past.

“What pressure?” he said. “I miss a putt on the last green and only win $40,000 instead of $50,000 — of somebody else’s money? I’ll take that every week, baby.”

On the other hand, there is one case to be made for the set decoration. Back when Fred Marti was a tour regular, he used to joke:

“I’m one of the most important people in golf. Jack Nicklaus has to have somebody to beat.”

Despite all of the demands of the PGA Tour and the changes that have taken place over the years, Colonial remains one of the premier country clubs in America, and the tournament, now in its 64th year, which is some kind of record in itself, continues to be an engaging spectacle.

By any curious corporate name, the tournament is still a competitive event, and along with that it’s a fan’s search for a swing tip, a picnic, a happening, a reunion, a cocktail party, a margarita adventure, a social event.

Still, it would be nice if ways could be found to spice up the field. This would attract a larger press delegation — the kind the tournament used to have — and even intrigue the fans who trudge around the course.

Suggestion box: Invite John Daly back, whatever it takes. Give him his own beer cart. Pair him in a Good Old Boy three-

some with Boo Weekley and Bubba Watson. Daly will sell more tickets than six dozen Jason Dufners.

Get back Greg Norman, Tom Watson, and Fred Couples. Even though they’re flirting with geezerdom, their names still mean something. Call it the Viagra pairing. Samples available on the course.

Kidnap Camilo Villegas. He brings a world of talent, and the way he dresses, people can have fun guessing his gender.

Make Paddy Harrington an offer he can’t refuse. This Irishman, the owner of three majors, has never been here. Tell him there are several Colonial holes where he can make an 8.

Get Ernie Els here. Promise you will help him find the missing letters from his last name.

And finally …

Invite a babe again. Better yet, invite one every year. One out of the field of 120 ain’t that many. Be the only tournament that does this.

There are plenty of fetching and talented candidates out there, from TCU’s own Angela Stanford to Michelle Wie to Paula Creamer to Natalie Gulbus to Suzann Pettersen to Lorena Ochoa to 15-year old Alexis Thompson, a looker at 5-10 who hits it a mile and is favored to be the next big star in women’s golf.

Yeah, I can hear various members of the committee groaning from here, fearing criticism from the men in the field. Good grief, if we do that, Vijay Singh may never come back again.

That’s a bad thing?

Listen, anybody around Colonial in 2003 when Annika Sorenstam came to town should have been overwhelmed by what a fabulous scene it was, what a gigantic commotion it caused.

It was not only the largest crowd in Colonial history, the national and international press showed up like retail shoppers in a good economy the day after Thanksgiving.

Fans swarmed Annika from tee to green as if she were Hogan or Palmer or Nicklaus or the old silicone collector, Tiger Woods, in his one and only appearance in ’97.

The babe precedent has been set. It’s time to revive it.

Of course, there is a drawback. You’d run the risk of losing all those Jason Dufner fans.

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by Paul K. Harral

ometime in the late winter or early spring, men and boys from Fort Worth and White Settlement fan out across the country in search of work. They’ll be mostly gone until the late fall, when they return for the heart of the winter.

Some call them Gypsies — a term they consider derogative and factually incorrect since they bear no relationship to the Romani people.

You may know them — if you know of them at all — as Irish Travellers. And the odds are that if you know of them, it is in a negative sense.

Headlines tell the story:

“Irish Travelers linked to home-repair scams,” The Daily Oklahoman; “Peach County residents are advised to be wary of a potential paving scam,” The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph; “Police: Be wary of scam paving contractors,” Bangor (Maine) Daily News; and “DPS troopers warn of 'gypsy pavers' in Parker County,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

A survey of the hundreds of stories available in newspaper archives from all over the country indicates that such scams are not confined to the Travellers, identifiable mostly by their use of only a handful of surnames.

them is repeated and recycled. What many of those reports miss is that customs may or may not be common to all Traveler groups.

Any understanding of Traveller society must begin with the background and history.

The Travellers are a close-knit people, intermarrying primarily within a small number of families and bound by their own code of conduct that traces to their original Ireland and to a small group of immigrant families that entered the United States beginning in the 1840s, fleeing the Irish potato famine.

But there is no question that some among them are involved. In at least two cases since 2008, three men from Fort Worth — two with known Traveller surnames — were arrested as a result of paving scam investigations in New Jersey and Iowa.

When the Travellers are in the press, it is usually associated with an explosive or negative story and the “common knowledge” about

Travellers mostly go without notice by design and desire. It is when they brush up against the larger society that conflicts become known.

There are three groups in the United States — English Travellers, Scotch Travellers and Irish Travellers, all tracing their traditions to their native countries. All three are often labeled as scam artists who deal mostly in cash and who leave town before inferior workmanship and products alert the purchaser that he or she has been had.

There are few to come to their defense and they themselves are reluctant to talk to the press, citing what they consider unfair treatment in past stories. One member of the group agreed to talk but backed out.

Another contacted for this story demanded that nothing in the discussion be used, even though the conversation lasted half an hour, because “anything that has been published in Fort Worth has been garbage, and they have compared us to the people that’s in Ireland. They’re garbage. They’re beggermen. Tinkers. We’re not those people.”

“I can tell you that people who are longtime residents of White Settlement don’t typically drive Mercedes-Benzes or Hummers or haul $100,000 travel trailers.”

Travellers have been in the Fort Worth area — originally on the North Side — for a long time. But they began to collect in White Settlement in two newly opened trailer parks in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Some call them the Texas Travellers or the Greenhorn Carrolls, separating them from two other Traveller groups in the South and from a separate group known as the Northern Travellers.

But even savvy and involved residents were sometimes unaware.

James Ouzts, a former mayor and city council member in White Settlement, has lived in the city since 1972, but only became aware of the Travellers’ presence after he went on the council in 1996.

A fellow council member toured him through an RV park that had been operating in the city for years “to show me the travel trailers and very nice high-end cars and trucks.” The council was facing a zoning decision triggered by the proposed sale of two trailer parks to members of the Irish Travellers. The point was simple.

“If they drove vehicles like that and pulled trailers like that, they had to have lots of money that they were spending in White Settlement. That was my first exposure,” Ouzts said.

“I can’t say that I have ever even heard the term Irish Traveller prior to that. I’d heard terms like gypsies and things like that but never Irish Travellers,” Ouzts said.

“Ninety percent of them are great people,” says one local businessman who has been dealing with the local group for years. “Ten percent of them are rotten. But I’m sure my family makeup’s worse than that. I may be on the 50-50 part of good to rotten.”

A survey of Fort Worth Police Department records for disturbance calls in west Fort Worth from January 2009 through March 2010 show that about 44 percent of the 195 calls in the business district along Clifford Street and White Settlement Road just south of the Legacy subdivision likely are linked to Travellers. Police officers based that on prior history and experience. Travellers own a number of houses in that area.

The calls mostly involve younger people and relate to disturbances in the stores and harassment of other customers. Often those calling police said they had asked the young people to leave and that they had refused. Some reported that this was an “ongoing problem.” Several reported inappropriate behavior on the part of young girls, including lifting their skirts in front of men.

One call reported that several young men were hitting baseballs in a Home Depot parking lot about 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2009, and that the baseballs were hitting vehicles in the lot. Six months later, police were called to break up a fight involving about 30 people in the parking lot. Several reported groups of young men and women darting into traffic and then jumping back and yelling and gesturing to the passing

drivers. In December 2009, four calls reported disturbances and damage at the Staybridge Suites Hotel on Clifford.

Police believe that slightly more than 84 percent of residential disturbance from that subdivision over the same period of time could be linked to Travellers. Residential complaints were highest January through May in 2009, dropped sharply June through October and picked up again in November 2009 through March 2010.

Those dates coincide with the time that Traveller men and boys are traditionally in or out of town in search of work.

Residential complaints generally dealt with late night and noisy gathering in the neighborhood or its streets and loitering at nearby North Elementary School. One complained that youths were turning on exterior water at houses, banging on doors or ringing door bells and running, careless driving, blocking traffic and entering people’s property without permission.

Only four complaints dealt with residential thefts in the neighborhood and three of those involved Yellow Cab drivers who reported people refusing to pay. One fare was reported at $175. Another involved “some kids” who “jumped out and ran w/o [without] paying.”

One recent business report involved a truck repair when the owner asked to test drive the vehicle before paying and never returned. A warrant has been issued in the case.

Out in Weatherford, State Trooper John Forrest has been watching itinerant pavers — believed to be from some branch of the Travellers — since 1972 when he first came to the area. Both he and his former partner and his current one, Cpl. David Smith, consider it a cause.

The people they see typically provide shoddy work at seemingly incredible prices and leave the area quickly. They’ll offer to lay pavement at a price that’s too good to be true — and usually is.

But neither Forrest nor Smith think the people they are tracking come from the Traveller group in Fort Worth and White Settlement.

“They are transient when they come through here,” Forrest said. “They will stay with the folks in Fort Worth — they’ll stay in that park with them. But they’re not year-round residents there.”

Fort Worth Police Officer K.D. Jacobs is the NPO — neighborhood police officer — for Neighborhood Police District No. 9, also know as the Mary District, West Division. A number of known Travellers live in his district.

He, too, doesn’t think local Travellers are involved in these kinds of scams in the area.

Businesses contacted for this article were reluctant to comment on the record. Local Travellers tend to be loyal customers when they come to trust someone, and they do have money to spend.

But businesses ranging from stores to restaurants to golf courses report conflicts.

An example is Travis Modrall, owner of Primetime Valet, which services high-end restaurants in Fort Worth. He’d never heard of the Travellers until he got into the business.

To be fair, there were only a handful of incidents each year and

none recently, but in half of the cases, his attendants would face some kind of scam — switching a $1 bill for a $10 bill on payment, or driving away without paying or claiming damage to a vehicle that had not occurred.

Restaurants report similar experiences. Travellers arrive in groups and fill the place, sometimes becoming a disruption for other customers. Managers assign senior waiters because of claims that the meal was not satisfactory and requests for no charge.

Jacobs gives an example:

They might say, “ ‘This isn’t any good. I want it for free.’ Or they’ll come in and say, ‘The manager said I could have so and so free this time.’ Just doing little scams like that,” he said.

“Is the presence more just a severe aggravation? The stores know that they are getting ripped off when some of the adults and kids come through,” Jacobs said. “For businesses, it’s just the cost of doing business.”

The stores may know it but they don’t or won’t or can’t talk about it. Managers of retail operations said to be targets routinely referred questions to corporate public relations departments.

That doesn’t surprise Jacobs.

“Generally, everybody is afraid of retaliation,” he said. “Some of the businesses, they spend money and so the employees have to take the abuse.”

In the past, Fort Worth police confrontations with known Travellers were primarily associated with calls to the city’s bars. Those have dropped off with the rise of a Traveller-owned establishment, The Silver Dollar at 2811 Cherry Lane.

“They bought that,” Jacobs said. “Treat it almost like a private club or something.”

The picture that emerges of the local Traveller group shows a generational divide with businesses and residents reporting more conflict with younger members of the group — 30 and younger down to the sub-teens.

But people were reluctant to speak on the record because, as one said, “They’re kind of scary. … I’m a little afraid of them.”

Traveller men — some anyway — are passionate about golf but are finding themselves welcome at fewer golf courses because of disruption and damage some have caused to equipment and the courses themselves.

“We’ve banned them pretty much,” said the manager of one golf course. “If we can catch them and recognize them, we turn them away.”

This manager said that older Traveller men themselves complain about the behavior of the younger ones, saying that it has made it difficult for them to play at area golf courses.

“They come in, and they buy a lot of our merchandise,” the manager said. “They have cash and they’ll just keep throwing $100 bills up on the counter.”

But at the end of the day, with damage to the course and equipment and with items missing from the pro shop, it simply isn’t worth

the aggravation, the manager said.

“They’re threatening to our other golfers,” the manager said. “It lost us a lot of business, and there for a while we had a bad reputation as any golf course would that lets them on.”

One owner of a high-end restaurant reported similar disruption and said that “I need butts in the seats, but I don’t need them that badly.”

It is somewhat of a cultural clash as well. Schools are a major source of acculturation in society, and nationally, Traveller groups tend to pull their children out of public school by middle school, with the boys going to work with their fathers on the road, duplicating a lifestyle the group imported from their original Ireland in the 1840s.

Mary E. Andereck, in her book Ethnic Awareness and the School, a study of a Catholic school she calls St. Jude “located in a large southern city,” noted the trend.

Andereck, who earned a doctorate at Texas A&M University in College Station, sees a reason beyond work for withdrawing both boys and girls — to maintain a chosen lifestyle without influence from the greater society.

“To Travelers,” she writes, “school experiences up to the sixth grade are not a threat to ethnicity. Their frequent decisions to remove their children after sixth grade are because of the increased threat to maintaining their ethnicity after that time.”

John M. Stygles, an Independent/Old Catholic priest and pastor with the Zacchaeus Ministries in Memphis, Tenn., notes in his book Scammed by Society, which is defensive of Travellers, comments on this concerning Travellers in his area.

“They do believe they are different, special and maybe better than non-Travellers, yet they are fearful that exposure outside their community through socialization at school or where they live could adversely impact the sanctity and peace within the community,” he writes.

It is a price they willingly pay.

“They realize that as an insular community they subject themselves to unwanted scrutiny and ridicule and this has opened them up to charges of being con artists and scammers,” Stygles writes. “Yet they are willing to accept that in order to maintain what is the lifeaffirming dynamics of community.”

School attendance is difficult to document locally because of privacy issues. The White Settlement Independent School District, where the greatest concentration of Travellers would go to school, declined to comment. But some who have observed them closely in the area say that pattern exists.

“That would be true,” said Father Jim Pemberton, priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gainesville. He previously served at St. Peter the Apostle in Fort Worth where many Travellers worship. “Grade school is about it. I mean there are some exceptions, but the general pattern is put the kid to work.”

Pemberton speaks with authority. He was born in Fort Worth in 1933 to a Traveller mother and a non-Traveller — the Travellers call

On the Move

Transient pavers prove a headache for residents of Parker County — and the Highway Patrol is there to help.

The elderly are particularly vulnerable, the troopers say.

When the homeowner says that a local contractor told him he needed a certain amount of base to support the asphalt, the scammer will say that he’s using a special asphalt that doesn’t require a base. Later, he’ll say that he didn’t have enough material to finish the job and the homeowner has to buy more or perhaps he’ll try to charge more than the original offer.

Smith told of one encounter last year where the job was bid for $1 a square foot, and the paver gave the elderly homeowner a card as confirmation.

“You turned the card over that he had given him, there was a totally different price,” Smith said. “A much higher price.”

It was $4.50 per square foot, Forrest said.

exas State Trooper John Forrest and his partner, Cpl. David Smith, are on full alert these days. This is the time of year that they begin to see itinerant pavers moving through the Weatherford area. They spotted the first March 10.

And no matter how many warnings they issue, some people always fall for the pitch.

It generally starts with someone knocking on the door, saying that he’s been laying asphalt in the neighborhood and has some left over. He’ll offer to do some paving at a rate that’s too good to be true.

The troopers may be dealing with members of one of the Traveller groups, possibly the Northern Travelers. They don’t think the pavers are out of Fort Worth or White Settlement.

“Back in the ’80s, a lot of them I dealt with, they had as much of an Irish brogue as if they had just landed from Ireland the day before,” Forrest said. “Don’t encounter that much anymore. They have an accent that sounds more Yankee.”

“Or, they’ll spread it out so damn thin that you can still read the paper through it after they’ve left,” Forrest said. “And either way, you get nothing. The best hope that you have is that they just spread it real thin and go away and leave you alone.”

Ben Pequeno operates a Website called DrivewayTips. com and urges people to get three estimates before committing to paving work.

“That will stop the gypsies in their path, because they try for a high-pressure sale,” he said.

Pequeno says the best driveways are laid in two layers, a base and a top coat, and are 3 or more inches thick.

All together, it adds up to at least 3 inches of asphalt, he said.

It is not by accident that Forrest and Smith are successful. As employees of the Texas Department of Transportation, they have the authority to stop and inspect commercial vehicles. And the equipment itself is a giveaway.

“The first thing you see, the equipment’s spotless clean. The trucks, I’ve even seen ’em where they have vinyl tuck-andpleat on the outside of the dump bed," Forrest said.

“I relate that to the local companies here that I know are in the paving business. They have working equipment, and it looks like working equipment,” he said.

It will be what he calls “toy equipment” — small and lightweight.

And, Forrest said, while the side of the truck might say “paving” in a professionally lettered sign, there won’t be a person’s name associated with it, and the telephone number will have a non-local area code.

Forrest and Smith have forced a change in pattern for the pavers.

“They know that they’re too visible if they run this Interstate, so they’re coming in on the backside of the county to work, slipping into Aledo,” he said.

They deal with a lot of workers but few bosses.

“I guarantee that if we stop one of those paving trucks, that boss will haul ass and be 10 miles away before he’ll answer the phone,” Forrest said. “He’ll talk to you on the phone, but he’s not going to get close enough to let you see him.”

Both Forrest and Smith are concerned about the casual laborers hired to do paving work.

On one recent stop a few months back, Forrest and Smith ran the records on seven workers. The boss was nowhere around. One had a felony warrant for delivery of a controlled substance, Forrest said.

“Another guy walks by, that’s working on the job that’s going to the truck. I say, ‘Whoa. Let’s see your driver’s license and ID. He doesn’t have any warrants, but he has a history for drugs, and he’s a sex offender,” Forrest said.

Smith checked five more and found that all were sex offenders.

Their point is that these are the workers being dropped off at people’s houses.

Smith tells of following one paving crew boss around when Smith was off-duty and in plain clothes. He would reach some deal with a homeowner, drop off a couple of guys to act as if they were working, head to the post office and apparently mail the check off somewhere.

“It’s like a sprint” Smith said. “He sprints back out to the truck, takes off. He’s got three or four guys still on the pickup. Goes to another house. No reply. Goes to another house. Knocks, Bingo. Drops off two guys. You see a transaction, and he runs to the post office.”

Forrest said the point of leaving the workers behind is so the homeowner can’t back out since the work obviously has already started.

“And most homeowners are going to back down right there,” Forrest said.

The elderly are favorite targets.

“They can bully them and bluff them,” Forrest says. “They will just absolutely run over them. They have no mercy.”

But it’s not hard to avoid being scammed, Smith said.

“It’s so simple. If you’re sitting at your house and somebody comes up and wants to sell you something, if you didn’t contact them, you ought to be saying no thanks. It’s as simple as that,” he said.

them “country people” — father. Marriage outside the group is rare today. It was virtually unheard of when his mother did it.

However, Pemberton doesn’t see the same fear of acculturation mentioned by Andereck and Stygles.

“I still think the primary motive is this kid is big and strong and can help me make some money.” Pemberton said. “And the kid himself, the kid doesn’t like school. So it’s an easy sell. Once the pattern was established, it just kept repeating itself.”

School attendance is mandatory in Texas for people under 18 except in certain circumstances — home schooling is one. But the burden of locating chronically absent or missing students rests with the school system, which in turn depends on cooperation from parents.

It is in part an issue of resource allocation and funding. Schools receive state money based on average daily attendance. And it is a rating issue as well. One Fort Worth high school was rated “academically unacceptable” because it was unable to find seven students, a Fort Worth school official said.

“I talked to some school administrators, and their biggest frustration was trying to plan for them, and then midway through the year they were gone, and so it became a question of resources and also school funding,” Ouzts said. “That’s what I heard, not necessarily that there were any disciplinary problems or that they were anything other than other kids were.”

For centuries in Europe and for more than a century and a half in the United States, entire families lived on the road, moving from town to town, searching for the work they needed to put food on the table. They made their living with their hands. They still do.

In Europe, they often worked in metal and were called “tinkers,” a term also fastened to the modern day itinerant workers, although those who have researched them say that they find that term offensive. In post-Civil War America, they traded in horses and mules, particularly in a South devastated by the War Between the States.

Stygles reports that a Thomas Carroll, age 27, entered the United States on May 27, 1849, the first individual who listed “tinker” as his occupation when he entered the country.

Today, they do hard, manual labor: painting, laying linoleum, pouring asphalt paving.

Law enforcement officers who study them say some within the various Travellers branches are sophisticated at running construction scams, elaborate confidence games, shoplifting and other illegal or questionable activities.

The money — from whatever source — is good, and that is shown in the vehicles the Travellers buy and drive both for work and for basic transportation and the restaurants they

frequent.

In fact, the vehicles are a clue for those who know what to look for.

“When they would come in, usually we could spot them, because a lot of times they would be in a white vehicle, and the vehicle would be new, and it wouldn’t have tags on it most times,” said Modrall. “Temporary tags. Lot of times paper tags on them.”

That’s something Jacobs has noticed, too, in traffic stops and other police business.

“They’ll have the tags sometimes off the old cars sometimes on the new cars,” Jacobs said. “They print their own paper tags or they’ll go buy some temporary paper tags and change the dates on it and use the tag over and over.”

Ouzts also noted the vehicles, saying they stand out in what is pretty much a blue-collar town.

“I can tell you that people who are long-time residents of White Settlement don’t typically drive Mercedes-Benzes or Hummers or haul $100,000 travel trailers,” he said. “That being said, somebody can afford that, then somebody can afford that.”

Some Travellers still live as their ancestors in Ireland and their forbearers who came to this country in the mid-1800s did. Then it was in horse- or mule-drawn wagons. Now it is top-of-the-line mobile homes and travel trailers.

But others have begun to buy traditional homes in the Legacy, Team Ranch, Silver Ridge and Vista West subdivisions of Fort Worth as well as in other parts of the county.

Legacy is just across Loop 820 from White Settlement and there are perhaps as many as 50 Traveller-owned houses in the area. In all, there may be 78 homes in the four subdivisions mentioned.

It’s difficult to be specific. The Travellers are not a separate ethnic group no matter how much they act like one, and no one really keeps separate records on them, including the public school system.

Mostly they are identified by their use of one of perhaps 16 common surnames although that also is problematic. The names often are traditional Irish names — Carroll, for example — and only a small percent of people bearing those names are Travellers.

When they would come in, usually we could spot them, because a lot of times they would be in a white vehicle and the vehicle would be new and it wouldn’t have tags on it most times.

The move to buy permanent property began in Legacy in 2002. Based on surnames, perhaps 36 houses were bought in 2003. The date of deed on records at the Tarrant Appraisal District shows houses were sometimes bought in groups: two on Aug. 15 and on Aug. 28; five on Aug. 29; and six on Sept. 29.

That could be a step toward something Travellers have struggled to avoid — acculturation to a surrounding society they view as hostile to their chosen lifestyle.

Nationally, Traveller groups have been linked with a variety of criminal activities but it is difficult to apply that directly to the Greenhorn Carrolls.

Whether something is a “scam” or not — and criminal — is a matter of definition under what lawyers call the “principle of legality.” If the statutes do not specify that something is a criminal offense, it is not.

It is a crime to contract to deliver a specific product and then fail to do that by deception. But delivering the product agreed upon when the promised product itself is inferior doesn’t shade over into criminal activity.

The buyer accepts the risk. It may be unethical, but it is not necessarily illegal. That’s the principle of caveat emptor — let the buyer beware — and it has been in U.S. law since an 1817 decision written by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall in the case Laidlaw v. Organ.

Fort Worth defense attorney Jim Shaw has represented local Travellers over the years. He says the group tends to find a lawyer it likes and come to that lawyer for everything, regardless of legal specialty.

He doesn’t remember ever having to go to court on one of the cases because “they’re so careful about what they do, the representations they make.”

“Maybe they were thrown out or never got filed,” he said.

“Generally, it seems like somebody would get thrown in jail, somebody would get bonded out, I’d bond them out, we’d deal with the DA, and they really didn’t have a case against them, a lot of times. Or a very difficult case,” he said.

“A lot of times, what happens when they get in a bind, they’re ordered to do the work or pay the money, they’ll pay the money back,” Shaw said. “I think that’s the way they get out of some of these things.”

Scam alerts from state governments and from law enforcement officials are routine and blossom like spring flowers in the nation’s newspapers and on local television when the traveling season begins.

No one knows exactly how many Irish Travellers there are in the United States or even how many there are in a specific location. But what is known is that in the South, there are three major colonies — Murphy Village, S.C., Memphis, Tenn., and White Settlement, on the outskirts of Fort Worth near the Bomber Plant, now Lockheed Martin.

Pemberton, who became a priest under what the church refers to as second career vocation after his wife, Joy, died of cancer in 2001, doesn’t know which group of Travellers his mother belonged to.

“I was never aware that there was any group name given to her situation,” he said. “She was a Donahue from the North Side. She was sister to Pete Donahue, the famous pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. He had three 20-game seasons. He’d be a quadrillionaire if he were involved today.”

Under criticism or scrutiny, the Traveller community withdraws into itself.

An example of the closed aspects of the clans is that the Travellers, who are devoutly Catholic, often do not celebrate First Communion or Baptism with the larger congregation. That was the experience of

Father Tim Thompson, priest at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Cherry Lane in White Settlement a decade ago.

“They really do try to live out their faith as they see it,” said Thompson, now priest at St. Mark Catholic Church in Denton.

But the closeness of the group can make other people suspicious, he said.

Then, with a pause, he asks: “So are we being tribal or are they?”

There’s less introspection on the part of people who work in law enforcement.

“The general belief is that as a Traveller, if I can get something from you and you gave it to me, it’s not wrong. It’s not illegal,” said Jacobs. “Now the law says something different, but their law is not society’s law.”

They have a distinct view of country people.

We’re here for the taking,” he said. “It’s very obvious.”

And when Travellers get into trouble, the family gathers around.

“If you catch them –whether it’s a child or an adult – the family wants to buy them out. Pay for damages, pay for whatever. But only if you get caught,” Jacobs said.

Criminals among the Travellers look at their culture as “our culture tipped upside down. To them, anyone other than a Traveller is put on earth to be used by the Travellers.”

— Dirk Moore

Defenders of the Travellers argue that, as with any group of people, a few dishonest people tar the entire group with the same brush.

“All my life I’ve heard about scams associated with Travellers from other parts of the country, but I’ve never observed scams with the Texas Travellers, or the North Texas Travellers,” says Pemberton. “The closest they’ve ever come to a scam is that they don’t do a very good job, maybe, but as far as it being scam, no.”

Shaw, the Fort Worth defense attorney, agrees in part.

“I think it is unfair to group them all together as scam artists,” Shaw said. “I’m sure that many of the things they do are legitimate.”

But he also sees the other side.

“I know of a group of those guys that prey a little bit on people, roofing, sidewalks, driveways and even some that even try to collect money just by their presence in this, or their demeanor,” Shaw said. “People get scared and don’t necessarily report it either.”

Dirk Moore of Dirk Moore and Associates in Houston is a former member of the Texas Department of Public Safety and considered a leading expert on Irish Travellers nationwide.

Criminals among the Travellers look at their culture as “our culture tipped upside down,” Moore said. “To them, anyone other than a Traveller is put on earth to be used by the Travellers. Their motto is ‘The gullible were put on this earth to be gulled.’ ”

“The criminal element within this group targets the elderly by turning these otherwise legitimate construction jobs into home repair scams,” he said.

Moore also works with the National Association of Bunco Investigators Inc., which he describes as a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting confidence crimes.

Law enforcement officers say that prosecution of Travellers is difficult in part because of a naming ritual the families follow that results in many members of the group having the same name.

Since so many of the names are the same, a police officer asking for Tom Carroll at a Traveller location could be met with the perfectly

truthful response: “Which Tom Carroll?”

“There.are.so many different multiple IDs with some of these folks with 12 or so surnames and common first names — Tom, Michael, Margaret, Mary, etc., which one of them is it?,” said Jacobs. “You could have five or 10 born the same year with the same name.”

The Travellers themselves have a solution. They use nicknames.

“We have no idea what those names are,” Jacobs said, “We don’t hear them talk to each other that way.”

Perhaps the enclave concept is a good one in assessing the Irish Travellers.

They often travel in groups and generally do not associate with non-Travellers except in business relationships.

“They swarm the office,” Shaw said. “They bring everybody — momma, sister, half-sister, half-aunt, children.”

And they take care of their own.

“You make a traffic stop or a call involving someone, then you’re going to have the Cadillac Escalades, the fancy trucks, everything milling around,” Jacobs said.

“They have a tremendous cell phone network,” he said. “I don’t know whether it’s just by texting or not or how they do it. But something happens, everybody knows it.”

In some parts of the country, marriages are still arranged and take

place very young and, because women outnumber men among the clans, the families of daughters pay a dowry to the families of eligible bachelors. The two priests who served at St. Peter the Apostle said they’d never heard of dowry payments among the White Settlement group.

“It is not a custom here,” Pemberton said. “I can assure that it is not. I’ve handled enough of the weddings to know that is not a custom. I don’t know how that sprang up or where it sprang up but I’ve not seen it observed here.”

But the girls do tend to marry young.

“That’s still true,” Pemberton said. “I would say late teens.”

For the most part, the Greenhorn Carrolls had managed to keep a low-profile in the Fort Worth area until Jan. 2, 2000. That was when five young cousins were killed when their truck went out of control on Interstate 30 in Fort Worth and flipped into the path of an oncoming truck.

“That’s the first time I ever came across the Travellers,” said Jacobs, the Fort Worth police officer.

The driver of the vehicle in the 2000 fatal accident was 14 as was a passenger. One victim was 12 and three were 13, according to various news reports at the time. All carried identifications that listed them as 20 years old.

The furor of that story had hardly ended when another rocked Traveller communities across the nation.

On Sept. 13, 2002, an Irish Traveller from White Settlement named Madelyne Toogood was videotaped by a security camera outside a Kohl’s department store in Mishawaka, Ind., striking her then4-year-old daughter and pulling her hair in a sports utility vehicle. The videotape was broadcast on national television.

Her children were removed by Indiana authorities but returned after she took parenting classes.

In January, 2003, she pleaded guilty to battery charges in Indiana and in February, in a decision that was entered as a misdemeanor, St. Joseph Superior Court Judge William H. Albright fined her $500 and gave her a year’s probation, the South Bend Tribune reported. She regained custody of her daughter in March and was given permission to transfer her probation to Texas in June.

White Settlement ISD’s reluctance to comment is not uncommon where the Travellers are involved. Even the White Settlement police referred questions to the Fort Worth officer, Jacobs.

“I can’t tell you that 410 Cherry Lane [site of one of the Travellerowned RV parks] was a hotspot in White Settlement,” Ouzts said. “There were a lot of areas in White Settlement that seemed to have a lot more police calls and activity than 410 Cherry Lane ever thought about.”

In White Settlement, Travellers live primarily in Traveller-owned trailer parks inside fences plastered with “No Trespassing” signs. Only when Traveller families began to move into settled neighborhoods did they begin to repeatedly bump up against country people in the ordinary course of daily life.

“Whether it’s the Travellers or anybody else,” Jacobs said, “if they would just fit in and be respectful of the neighborhood, life would be better for a lot of folks, but that doesn’t seem to happen.”

Hal Brown contributed to this article.

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The situation you’re in is called the Stockholm Syndrome. In the summer of 1973, four hostages were taken in a botched bank robbery at Kreditbanken in Stockholm, Sweden. When their captivity came to an end, six days later, the captives actively resisted rescue. They refused to testify against their captors; they raised money for their legal defense; and, according to some reports, one of the hostages eventually became engaged to one of her captors.

This struck many people as weird. And as they started seeing more examples of similar behavior, they named this behavior the Stockholm Syndrome. A notorious United States example is the case of Patty Hearst. After being kidnapped and tortured by the Symbionese Liberation Army, Hearst took up arms and joined their cause, taking on the nom de guerre of “Tania” and helping the SLA rob banks.

The Stockholm Syndrome comes into play when a captive feels like they can’t escape but is shown token acts of kindness by the captor. It typically takes about three to four days for the psychological shift to take hold. In an effort to stay alive, the captive tries to keep the captor happy and becomes obsessive about the captor’s likes and dislikes. This has the result of warping a person’s psyche

in such a way that he/she comes to sympathize with the tormenter.

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The syndrome can also be used to understand the behavior of battered spouses, members of religious cults, Holocaust victims and so on. I think it may also help explain the popularity of large institutions (brokerage firms) and of the mass institutionalization of investors. Feel stuck with your brokerage firm? You may be suffering from the Stockholm Syndrome, and it’s time to break the cycle!

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The organization specifically focuses on young children, people living with autism, military personnel, veterans, adults with disabilities and older adults. These disabilities could have been acquired at birth, through illness or injury or as a result of the aging process.

The mission of Easter Seals is to create opportunities that advance the independence of individuals with disabilities and other special needs. In doing so, the non-profit ranked first among National Health Council members in spending the greatest percentage of program dollars on direct client services — 94 percent.

Meredith Cappel, director of Marketing for Easter Seals North Texas, said, “Any non-profit is always looking to put their money straight where their services are needed in the community. Easter Seals has always had a high percentage of donations going toward services.”

Easter Seals gained its name through a fundraising effort begun in the spring of 1934. The organization launched its first campaign in which supporters placed the seals on envelopes and letters. Even today, the seals remain a part of the Easter Seals identity. For the last several

The hats selected by the honorees send a message of concern, significance or involvement and have ranged from military headgear to sports team support.

years, the stamp has featured original artwork of lilies submitted to Easter Seals from artists across the country.

Since 1939, Easter Seals has provided services in North Texas. Easter Seals North Texas is the result of a merger between Easter Seals of Greater Dallas and Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas. Today, Easter Seals North Texas serves more than 10,000 individuals through more than a dozen programs and services.

“We are very fortunate to have volunteers that have close connections with Easter Seals,” Cappel said. “One in five individuals have some sort of disability. While someone may not have a disability themselves, they most likely know someone or are related to someone that has a disability.”

Jean Patterson who is a former committee chair and honoree said, “Easter Seals has been a part of my life for a long time.” She began volunteering when her daughter, Jenna, began receiving Easter Seals services for cerebral palsy.

In 2001, Easter Seals hosted its first annual Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon. The fundraiser honors mothers who have not only made an impact on the lives of their own children and families, but also on the greater community.

This year’s honorees are Karen Barlow, Helen Collins Epps, Linda Harman and Marty Norman. The event co-chairs are Myra Stoll and Jo McKay, and the honorary chair is former honoree Roslyn G. Rosenthal.

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The Right Track

A day at the races lends continued support to the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Inc.

On May 15, 2010, the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. (GS-TOP) hosts their annual fundraising event, Triple Crown Affair at Lone Star Park.

Patrons and supporters will be watching races from the private balcony of the Lone Star’s Champion Ballroom and also watching a live simulcast of the Preakness, the second race in the Triple Crown. The event begins at 3 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m., though guests can arrive as early as noon to watch all the races.

Along with the races, the event will feature a dinner buffet and open bar, and live and silent auctions. Celebrity Mistress of Ceremonies is Rebecca Miller, meteorologist for Channel 33. Scott Murray will run the auction. The evening will also feature the musical styling of Johnny D and the Doo Wopps, a local nine-piece band that pays tribute to the music of the 1950s and 1960s.

Funds raised at the Triple Crown Affair support quality programs for more than 26,000 girls served in the 80 counties of GS-TOP. Nearly 6,000 of the 15,000 Girl Scouts in the Fort Worth region are from

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underserved areas; fundraising events help make it possible for any girl that wishes to participate to be able to fulfill that goal.

The Girl Scouts organization works to build girls’ character and skills for success in the real world, teaching leadership, strong values, social conscience and self worth. These qualities will serve these young women throughout their lives and inspire girls to give back through service to their community.

Various levels of sponsorship are available to support the efforts of GS-TOP and provide companies with tables of 10. Individual guests can also purchase tickets.

Trish Biddle, renowned area artist, is the honorary chair of the event. Many of her paintings, including “Bass Hall” and “What Are the Odds?” are featured on various media for the Triple Crown Affair. The live and silent auction items include a full-body scan — essentially, a computerized health check-up from head to toe, a trip to the 2010 Emmys and an opportunity to have a local Hell’s Kitchen experience at the Gaylord Texan with executive chef Ty Thoren.

GS-TOP is well versed at using funds wisely. Of every dollar donated to the organization, 90 cents directly fund programs for girls. GSTOP is even a recognized charity of the Better Business Bureau.

Pulling off the event has been a graceful and rewarding race to the finish on the part of Girl Scout staff members Lee Koch and Mary Burnette and other local Tarrant-area women, including Steering Committee Chair Lizann Cundall.

Tasty Basics

Jody Dean is an Emmy Award-winning, 35-year broadcast veteran and author. He graduated from Paschal High School, currently hosts the Morning Show on 98.7 KLUV and loves his wife's cooking. All my life I’ve loved winter. The holidays, the colors, the chance of snow. Sledding down Rogers Road behind Log Cabin Village and doing donuts in the Amon Carter parking lot. Fireplaces and the smell of wood smoke.

Can I just say that I’m really glad spring is here?

Then I turned 50. Suddenly I wish to take my cold in smaller doses than we experienced in the doozy of a season that just departed.

Never have I been happier to see the Nelson, Colonial and Rangers roll into town.

Thankfully, there are always those places where one may warm the cockles of the heart, and there are three to talk about this month.

First is a place I’ve driven past for years and paid little mind. The Rosebud Café is at Rosedale and 8th in the heart of the Hospital District. If you’re one of those folks constantly in search of what’s hip and happening, keep driving. The Rosebud is as plain as an Amish Saturday night, but what you will find inside is what I like to call Stout Food. Tasty basics for hearty appetites and incredibly inexpensive prices — plus waitresses who call you “Sugar.”

They don’t skimp on the portions — but in an age of overblown helpings, Rosebud doesn’t try to kill you either. Best Chicken Fried Chicken I’ve ever had, fluffy mashed potatoes and green beans that seemed fresh cut and homemade. Even better is the fact that Rosebud serves breakfast all day — and I had to help my daughter finish off her delicious shortstack of two large but light pancakes. No frills, bells or whistles. Just really good food.

thing on the menu I haven’t loved. Meat loaf, pot roast, fried chicken — you name it. Sides you can’t describe, made slowly to bring out the flavor — with recipes that don’t concern themselves much with the Food Police. This is how your Mimi made things — and John Carter’s might just make the best turnip greens I’ve ever tasted. By all means ask for the cornbread (with fresh onions, of course) and save room for one of a dozen different desserts. My choice would be the peach cobbler, the banana pudding and a nap.

Third on my list is a longtime Haltom City favorite — and in my opinion, one of the best Mexican restaurants around.

The Rosebud is as plain as an Amish Saturday night, but what you will find inside is what I like to call Stout Food. Tasty basics for hearty appetites and incredibly inexpensive prices — plus waitresses who call you “Sugar.”

Oscar’s is in its latest new building south of Loop 820 on 377 — and in a city filled with great Tex-Mex, easily rates near the top. From the crisp chips and perfect hot sauce to extremely cold beer and masterful margaritas, the experience is awesome from the get-go. Perfectly prepared and presented tacos, outstanding enchiladas, real fajitas the likes of which I haven’t seen since before On The Border became a chain — Oscar’s knows what it’s doing in every regard. They do have a lunch menu offering smaller portions, but that’s a relative statement. A great Mexican restaurant treats every plate like a fiesta and every diner like an invited guest — so a heavy dinner might not be necessary.

The second joint is similar to the first, but I and scads of people have known about this local treasure for years. John Carter’s Place is on Lancaster in East Fort Worth and leaps to mind whenever I think “soul.” Catfish Fridays are enough to make me sing John Carter’s praises alone — but that’s just a small slice of the greatness this place offers.

In the years I’ve been going there I can’t think of one

And there was a fourth restaurant I was going to mention, but the fact is I just didn’t have time to hit it before deadline. This one was brought to my attention after Fort Worth city officials started cracking down on painted window signs and such, since its name spoken out loud might make a deacon blush. I intend to visit before the next issue and will let you know how it goes — but I’m not entirely sure how I’ll get the column past the editors. You see the sign on the place and think, “Surely they know.”

Suffice it to say, if “Kincaid’s” painted on a window ticked off some bureaucratic Homer Bedloe downtown, wait’ll they see this.

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Young Philanthropist

In October 2009, you were awarded by Cook Children’s Medical Center as the first youth philanthropist for your Walk for Neuroblastoma. How did it feel to be honored by Cook Children’s? It was cool. I was nervous. The ceremony was at the Omni Hotel, and I felt really excited but nervous too, so it was mixed. They called me up to get the award, and my whole family came with me; I didn’t want to go alone. I was asked to write a speech, but when I was up there I was so nervous my dad had to give it for me.

The walk was first started in memory of your close friend, Michael Mancuso. How did you two first meet? We knew each other for a while. Since he was born, he was my neighbor. He was a year and a half younger. My favorite memory of being with him is watching movies. We had a lot of favorites, not just one.

What was it like when he first told you he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma? He didn’t tell me. His grandfather came to the door one day and was talking to my mom. I didn’t really know what was going on. Since before we would play pretty much every day, we still kept playing, but I knew he was sick.

You must have been a strong support system for Michael when he was going through his illness. What advice would you give to others like yourself who might be supporting friends through difficult times? How did you stay strong? I didn’t think about what could have happened. I thought about what was going on now. I thought, “He’s here now.”

The first annual Walk for Neuroblastoma happened in 2008 when you were 9 years old, about seven months after Michael died. What gave you the idea to start up this project? I was with my Girl Scout

troop leader, and we were driving to my house with her daughter, one of my friends. We were trying to think of ideas together to do a fundraiser. We were on my street, and I thought about Michael and then I thought maybe we could do a Walk for Neuroblastoma. And that’s pretty much how it started.

For the first walk, you had sponsors like Acme Brick and Sam’s Club involved with the first walk. How did you get such big names involved? My dad. [laughs] My mom’s sister works at Sam’s and has worked there for a long time so she helped us get lots of stores to donate. And my dad called Acme Brick, not knowing anyone, and they were really nice to let us use their building.

What’s been your favorite part of putting the event together each year? I like the actual day. It makes me feel good. I like hearing how much money we raised at the end.

What hands-on activities did you do to prepare for the first walk? I went to meetings, and I thought of bringing Curly’s Custard, hot dogs, a DJ, balloon people and clowns. My dad ordered the T-shirts, but I came up with the design. It was a picture of a girl named Elizabeth Stuker who goes to my school. She drew this picture in art. It was her face and had butterflies on it. I chose that for the design. And every year, we’ve kept butterflies on the shirt. The neat thing was that she was a neuroblastoma survivor.

What’s the future for the Walk for Neuroblastoma?

Do you plan to continue it each year? I’d like to do more, but I don’t know if it’s going to keep going and be an annual thing or if we’re just going to do it for a few years. I do want to do it every year, but I don’t know what’s going to happen.

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What’s in a Word?

A couple of common ones in English require that you read the fine print.

You hear or see this word at least a hundred times a day. It’s the most popular word in advertising. It grabs your attention. It’s very seductive. It’s even patriotic. But sometimes, it turns out to be very costly.

That’s why I decided to curl up with a gallon of thin mints and take a closer look at the word “free.”

Consider Sam’s Club, for example. I’ve been there so many times, I know precisely what time each day they offer up their “free” product samples. It varies, you know. Why? In order to discourage people like me from dropping by just for the goodies.

However, they finally caught on. In fact, I’m now on Sam’s equivalent of a “no-fly” list. But on those occasional afternoons of binge sampling, the sweet little serving ladies would manage to guilt me into buying something I didn’t need. A few weeks ago, I left with a six-month supply of breaded chicken medallions and a 55-gallon drum of mayonnaise.

That’s when I decided to put a pencil to it and realized that all those “free” samples had cost me, on average, about $150 a trip.

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It might have been a relatively inexpensive trip, if the itinerary hadn’t included an afternoon at Señor Frogs. And even local counsel thought they set our bail way too high in Belize.

My checking account was empty, but at least my bucket list got a little shorter.

A builder once told me there are very few things more expensive than “cheap labor.” My guess is that BP is probably rethinking its frugality when it came to hiring deep water drilling engineers. There’s no telling how many billions it will finally cost, all because BP skimped. Sadly, sometimes shoddy work by cheap labor can never be corrected. Just ask my editor. I always heard that “talk’s cheap,” but that was not my experience. (See supra, “free-for-all,” “emergency room.”)

To me, the moon is not only earth’s symbiotic neighbor; it is also an ageless beacon for all of mankind. It is something we shoot for, sing about and fall in love under. To Bill Gates, the moon is affordable.

I’ve also noticed that Starbucks now offers “free” Wi-Fi. I imagine that really comes in handy while you’re sipping an $11 cup of coffee — $14, if you include the tip. I suppose it’s worth it though, if it helps some deserving barista buy a mood ring.

About fifteen years ago, I was given a free trip to Las Vegas. Free airfare. Free room. In fact, the blackjack dealer got me a free drink. Right after he took me for about five grand.

More instances come to mind. In college, a visit to the emergency room cost about $1,200, after I was involved in a “free”-for-all. And during the ’60s, we all heard about free love. That’s not quite accurate. Especially, if you factor in the antibiotics.

Plus, as Americans, we all enjoy “free” speech. Right? Just ask any newspaper publisher or television producer, assuming they’re not in depositions that day defending a defamation suit.

I’m also beginning to examine the word “cheap.”

A few years ago, some friends and I went on one of those “cheap” four-day cruises in the Gulf of Mexico. The cruise line was apparently named after the place

And on more than one occasion, an exorbitant amount of money has been spent on a cheaplooking date. Or so I’ve heard. You see, “free” and “cheap” are words that should include fine print. They’ve lost their credibility. A far more respectable word is “affordable.” It even sounds better. It’s “cheap’s” great-looking sister.

That’s why it’s a favorite buzzword for the current administration. It’s eye candy when coupled with other words, such as “health care.”

Of course, with the devastation Gulf Coast residents are facing after the oil spill, affordable alternative energy is becoming the battle cry of environmentalists. It’s cheap, it’s clean and it’s good for the planet. And thanks to windmills, it’s given us some great Putt-Putt holes.

Plus, it’s a word everyone likes and understands, although it has a different meaning for each of us.

Let me give you an example. To me, the moon is not only earth’s symbiotic neighbor; it is also an ageless beacon for all of mankind. It is something we shoot for, sing about and fall in love under. To Bill Gates, the moon is affordable.

Unfortunately for some of us these days, “affordable” also means “free.” That’s why I’m heading back to Sam’s. If I can just find my sunglasses. It gets pretty awkward if the employees recognize me.

you start to tell me what kind of baby you’re having it’s going to happen.

I think there’s something wrong with you. You might be right. But we’re not going to talk about me. This call is about YOU. Do you think they’re listening? Who?

The people at the wireless company! They’re waiting for the right moment and then they’re going to drop the call. I think I even hear them breathing.

That’s me!

Oh.

I’m gonna let you go.

Beep. Beep. (Call from doctor interrupts)

Ooh, this is the doctor calling. I need to take this.

(Sigh) OK, maybe I should text you what I’m having?

Yeah. Whatever. Love ya. Bye.

(Clicks over) Hello?

Shauna? This is your doctor again. We got disconnected before.

Yes. We did. My wireless company likes to steal people’s happiness.

I beg your pardon?

Uh … so do I have skin cancer? Is it a tumor? Please don’t tell me you’re going to say the word tumor. Am I going to die?

(Laughs nervously) The biopsy came back normal. You don’t have cancer.

Oh thank you. I’m so relieved. But you should know that … Beep. Beep. (Call failed) SHOULD KNOW WHAT? SHOULD KNOW WHAT?

Beep. Beep. (Text message from pregnant friend.)

I’m having a boy.

Beep. Beep. (Second text from pregnant friend.)

I think you need to be on medication. Just a thought. Also, I’m pretty sure your wireless company is not out to get you. Hope you don’t have a tumor. Call me when you’re normal again.

Pfft. Yeah. Like THAT’S gonna happen. But Yay! A boy!

Note to the really big wireless company that keeps dropping my calls: You might want to build some more cell towers. Or fix the ones you have now. They’re not working. Apparently. Have a nice day.

SAVE THE DATE!

June 4

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Medical Alert

Heywood is well on his way to becoming an expert on addictions.

You know the routine. First, you wake up a little late. Then, you start panicking. And suddenly, you remember it’s the weekend and can go right back to sleep. Great feeling, isn’t it?

Well, it’s even better when that happens during the week. Especially when you suddenly remember you have no job.

It’s a very common experience these days because many of us have taken “early retirement.” Some of us took it 30 years earlier than expected. But it still has a positive ring to it. And it just sounds so much better than termination.

Now although I’ve reached retirement age, I’m not ready to quit working. I feel I have some good weeks left. But I have come to several important realizations during my period of inactivity.

1.) No matter how lonely it gets, never take your goldfish out of the bowl and let it sleep with you.

2.) Pfizer needs to stop making pills the color of the floor.

3.) Maury and Oprah are God’s gift to the unemployed.

And if you really think about it, at one time the world’s oldest profession had to be the world’s only profession. I imagine a typical conversation went like this:

Early human No. 1: “OK, you owe me $25.”

Early human No. 2: “No. No. You owe me $25.”

Early human No. 1: “Excuse me?”

Early human No. 3: “Hey! Both of you need to get off my corner.”

But after several years of arguing, someone finally realized that nobody had any money. Something else needed to be created to generate income. Therefore, in order to save the world’s oldest profession, humans invented the world’s second oldest profession, which, sadly, turned out to be equally degrading. Selling condominium timeshares.

It’s much easier to blame deceit and selfishness on some sort of addiction. That explanation is far more palatable to spouses, friends and the people who actually mean the most to the perpetrator: sponsors, fans or constituents.

In just the past couple of months, these two afternoon talk-show titans have enlightened me to all the maladies of the human condition.

Particularly, addictions. I had no idea there were so many. Some of the more serious ones include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, cross-dressing, uppers, downers, fidgeting, fighting, shoplifting, weightlifting, tailgating (particularly before church), procrastinating, cowtipping, name-dropping (West Side only), gambling, chocolate and, of course, Maury and Oprah.

But the one most talked about lately, mainly because of its prevalence among celebrities and politicians, is sex addiction.

Although it’s considered to be a rather recent phenomenon, sex addiction has probably been around the longest. After all, what’s the world’s oldest profession?

So why has sexual addiction suddenly come to the forefront? Because none of these prominent people really want to be personally accountable for inappropriate behavior. It’s much easier to blame deceit and selfishness on some sort of addiction. That explanation is far more palatable to spouses, friends and the people who actually mean the most to the perpetrator: sponsors, fans or constituents.

But the truth be known, I think all of us engage in some sort of addictive behavior. “Recommended dose” has not been in my vocabulary for quite some time. Plus we all scoff and question the sincerity of a celebrity trying to improve his or her image. But how many of us go to church just to be seen going to church?

Unfortunately, appearances are everything. And because our every move could be scrutinized through TMZ , YouTube and other social media, appearances are harder to keep up than your granddaddy’s zipper.

But anyway, I’ve gotta run. Oprah has a special edition today. She and Gayle are going to try and “beat the experts” at soil identification.

Dream Remodel 2010

The interior of the home will be by Dorian’s Interior Design of Fort Worth and Grapevine. We’ll share their plans next month, so stay tuned.

The public will get a chance to see the work when tours of the remodeled home begin Sept. 2. The tours will continue until Sept. 31, Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.

Jewel Charity will contribute all the money generated through ticket sales to Cook Children’s Medical Center.

When a house has good “bones,” a remodel updates it without losing the history and tradition associated with a landmark structure.

There are seven good reasons to remodel one of the most recognizable homes in Colonial — and seven more to select the builders doing it.

The striking traditional home at the divide of Colonial Country Club Circle and Colonial Parkway has been a landmark in the area since it was built in 1939, only three years after Fort Worth businessman Marvin Leonard founded the club.

It sold a year ago to Tom and Mary Bates, who moved to Fort Worth later that year.

Those seven reasons? Seven grandchildren — all boys — under the age of 3.

By the way, the seven reasons to select Glendarroch Homes as the builder?

The same. The grandchildren all belong to Tim and Tom Bates, their sons, and the partners who own Glendarroch. If you are wondering about the math, Tom has triplets.

Fort Worth, Texas magazine is proud to partner with all of the Bates — and with a number of sub-contractors and suppliers in the area — in the 2010 Dream Remodel of this classic home.

It is a massive undertaking.

“We have gutted the entire home down to the studs, made some modifications to the existing layout and added about 4,000 square feet to it,” Tim Bates said. “We also redid the pool.”

With that kind of effort, it might have been easier just to buy or build a different and more modern house, especially since Glendarroch Homes is currently building in the golf course communities of Southern Oaks and Mira Vista as well as in the Montserrat development.

But, as they say… location, location, location.

And this location is Country Club Circle.

“The location of this house is what drew them to the property,” Bates

said of his parents. “They loved how it is situated within walking distance of Colonial Country Club and that it is centrally located within Fort Worth.”

Over the next several months, we’ll keep you updated with pictures and words about the progress of the remodel.

“This house is one of the most recognized houses in Fort Worth due to its location and prominent Colonial style,” Tim Bates said. “We are keeping with that style for the remodel as well.”

The Bates boys are TCU products and Tim says they’ve always been driven to entrepreneurship.

It started with Lemonheads. The candy, not the alternative rock group. The candy is made by the Ferrara Pan Candy Co., which, among other things, also makes Red Hots, the Atomic Fireball and Boston Baked Beans.

Lemonheads were a rage among Houston middle-schoolers in the 1990s, and the Bates boys would buy them in bulk at wholesale and then resell to their school friends.

“For a healthy profit,” Tim Bates notes.

In high school, they switched to a different line of business driven by their passion for fishing and their desire to buy a Jon boat.

The family had moved to a home on a golf course, and the brothers would wait until dark when the course was clear and then retrieve lost golf balls from the rough and from shallow water, clean them, sort them and then sell them back to the golfers.

Before long, Tim said, they were doing so well that they outsourced the collection and cleaning to concentrate on sales.

After TCU, brothers went in different directions — Tom to Meritage Homes, the 11th largest homebuilder nationwide and Tim to being a program manager for Recaro Aircraft Seating in Fort Worth.

And then in May 2006, they went into the custom home business together.

No one who knows them was surprised.

Puttin’ on the Pink

Benefiting mammography, colon, cervical and bone density screenings, as well as breast diagnostic procedures for the underserved women of Tarrant County, this year’s Puttin’ on the Pink featured Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Bradie James as the keynote speaker.

Empty Bowls

Tarrant Area Food Bank’s Empty Bowls was held in the Amon G. Carter

Exhibit Hall of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. At the event, guests shopped for handcrafted bowls, bid at a silent auction for original art, and enjoyed soups and desserts prepared by Fort Worth chefs.

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Meaningful Bets

The HALO Society hosted their annual Cowtown Casino event March 6, raising funds to help abused and neglected children of Tarrant County. Guests bid in a silent auction, played casino games, and enjoyed dancing and food.

1. Doug & Jodi Beard

2. Brandon & Kristen Booth

Fe

Services held its Cowtown

Top chefs from the Fort Worth area competed in a cook-off benefiting Fort Worth’s Kids Who Care. The event also featured an amateur chef competition, live entertainment by the Kids Who Care Resident Company, tasting stations from area restaurants and silent, big board and live auctions.

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Lori Atkins, M.D.

Jennifer Motley, M.D., M.P.H.

Sunny Glenn, M.D.

Rachel Lusby, M.D.

Lori Farneti, M.S., C.N.M.

SPECIALTY: Obstetrics & Gynecology. EDUCATION: Atkins: Baylor University, UTMB at Galveston, UT Southwestern, Board Certified. Motley: Brown University, Boston University School of Medicine/ Public Health, UT Southwestern, Board Eligible. Glenn: Texas Tech University, UTMB at Galveston, Scott and White, Board Eligible. Lusby: Biola University, UT Southwestern (medical school and residency) Board Eligible. Farneti: University of Illinois at Chicago. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Association, North American Menopause Society, Fort Worth OB/GYN Society, Society of Laproendoscopic Surgeons, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Andrews Women’s Hospital at Baylor All Saints Fort Worth. BEDSIDE MANNER: What sets this powerful group of female physicians (and nurse midwife) apart is their ability to create an environment based on trust and compassion allow-

ing patients to have their individual concerns and needs addressed. INNOVATIONS: Our doctors are experienced with in-office minimally invasive procedures - including but not limited to Essure Tubal, hysteroscopy, and endometrial ablations, as well as in-hospital procedures, even using the Da Vinci Robot system. For patients’ convenience and comfort we offer in office physician supervised laser hair removal. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS: Women’s Haven Tarrant County, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Susan G. Komen, Baylor Alumni Foundation, Women’s Auxiliary, local homeless shelters, American Heart Association. FREE ADVICE: “Take small steps everyday to care for your body, mind and spirit. No one else can do it for you.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1250 8th Ave., Ste 320 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817-924-2111 • healthcareoftexas.com • txhealthcare.com

Fertility Associates of North Texas

Laura T. Lawrence, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

EDUCATION: Undergraduate, Rice University, Houston; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; Residency, Washington University, St. Louis; Fellowship, Washington University, St. Louis. CERTIFICATIONS: Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Board Certified in ObGyn). AWARDS/HONORS: SGI Wyeth President’s Presenter Award, 2008; SREI T32 Research Grant, 2007-2008; ACOG Ortho-McNeil Academic Research Scholarship, 2007; ASRM Organon Research Grant in Reproductive Medicine, 2007; Washington University Rothman Research Award, 2006. MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Society for Gynecologic Investigation.

AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The rela-

tionships I have developed with my patients. Helping our patients build their families is an incredible privilege, and guiding them through the fertility journey is my greatest professional achievement. INNOVATIONS: Fertility Associates of North Texas offers 3-D imaging in order to improve comfort and speed of monitoring for patients undergoing IVF. Our practice also offers a novel egg freezing protocol for fertility preservation in cancer patients. BEDSIDE MANNER: When I am with my patients, I strive to be personable, accessible, warm and compassionate. FREE ADVICE: If you are having difficulty conceiving, seeking care early can maximize the options available to you.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 800 5th Ave., Ste. 210 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.250.7480 • Fax 817.250.7481 fertilityassociatesnorthtexas.com

Lisa L. Gardner, D.O.

Cynthia A. English, D.O.

Dr. Lisa Gardner welcomes her newest addition, Dr. Cynthia English to her practice. SPECIALTY: OB/GYN. EDUCATION: Gardner - University of Texas at San Antonio; English - Texas Tech University and both UNTHSC in Fort Worth, Board eligible. AFFILIATIONS: Harris Methodist Southwest, USMD Fort Worth. HONORS: Gardner - Top Doc 2007-2010; English - Top Doc 2010 Fort Worth, Texas magazine; Both - Patient Choice 2009. Having an office team that provides great care and support to patients. INNOVATIONS: Essure Tubal Occlusion (permanent birth control) Essure Accredited physicians, and ThermaChoice Ablation procedure for women who have heavy cycles, both performed in the office. These procedures are usually at a cost of an office co-payment only. Both physicians offer laparoscopic hysterectomy, a minimally invasive surgery, Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy and in-office incontinence

testing. Pelvic Floor Therapy is now provided in the office to help women recover after delivery, and for women who have incontinence issues. BEDSIDE MANNER: Warm, friendly and approachable. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: You’ll find Gardner at Christ Chapel on Sunday as well as spending quality time with family, friends and patients. English spends time with her husband and their 1 and 2 year olds.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

5801 Oakbend Trail, Ste. 180 • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.423.2002 • Fax 817.423.2004 fusionobgyn.com Free WiFi for patients. SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE for patient convenience.

Robert A. Kaufmann, M.D.

Fort Worth Fertility

SPECIALTY: Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist.

MAJOR FOCUS: Infertility; In Vitro Fertilization (IVF); Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD); Intrauterine Insemination (IUI); donor egg and surrogacy; embryo, egg and sperm freezing.

EDUCATION: Susquehanna University; Graduate Studies, Columbia University; M.D., Sackler School of Medicine; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. APPOINTMENTS: Medical Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Andrews Women’s Center at Baylor All Saints Medical Center. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My children and marriage. They are my foundation. With this perspective, I understand and strive to give the same blessings to my patients. INNOVATIONS: We have a novel program for patients electing

to have only one embryo transferred for IVF. Patients who choose to transfer only one embryo can have their other embryos frozen. If the patient does not conceive on their first embryo transfer, they can do a free frozen embryo transfer. Fort Worth Fertility is a free-standing, state of-the art-fertility center providing the most modern fertility services in the Metroplex. HONORS: Top Doc Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2005-2010; Best Doctors of American 2003-2010; America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2007; Patient’s Choice Award recipient 2009, 2010.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Fort Worth Fertility 1800 Mistletoe Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.348.8145 fwivf.com

Jason W. Neef, M.D.

SPECIALTY: OBGYN. Our clinic cares for women of all ages from puberty through menopause. We focus on quality care through communication, education and honest, direct, friendly interactions.

EDUCATION: Undergraduate, TCU; UT Houston Medical School; UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital for residency training.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. INNOVATIONS: My practice provides all prenatal and women’s care services including cutting edge in-office procedures for sterilization and management of heavy, painful periods.

BEDSIDE MANNER: I make it a point to schedule adequate time (one hour usually) with all new patients (prenatal, annual exam, problem visit). I feel this is important in order to completely discuss problems, management options and/or any other relevant information.

CHARITABLE WORK: I give free informative lectures to local

schools and women’s groups in order to arm women with up-todate information. FREE ADVICE: The doctor-patient relationship is a two-way street. You get out what you put in. This goes for the physician as well. Physicians aren’t known for being very clear, so make sure your doctor explains everything that is being done and why it is being done. If you don’t understand something; ask. If the doctor is too busy to explain or doesn’t meet your expectations; find a new doctor. PICTURED: Jason W. Neef, M.D. and his two sons, Luke, 3, and Ryan, 1.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 11797 S. Freeway, Ste. 358 • Burleson, Texas 76028

817.568.8731 • Fax 817.568.8732 hmaobgyn.com

Texas de Brazil invites you to imagine perfection: an elegant atmosphere where a troop of carvers serve up 15 various cuts of masterfully seasoned and flame-grilled meats, accompanied by our 60-item gourmet salad area and specialty sides. All of this paired perfectly with a bottle of wine from our extravagant wine cellar and finished off with a decadent dessert or hand-rolled cigar... Texas de Brazil – just imagine.

Mark Bishara, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Minimally invasive breast augmentation, endoscopic facial surgery, scar-less hair transplant, body contouring after massive weight loss. EDUCATION: B.S., Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University; General Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Harvard Medical School. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Texas Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Society, Medical Society of New Jersey, Morris County Medical Society. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Climbing the continental divide in Colorado. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Learning to make time for my family, which means I still drop my laundry at mom’s house. HOPES FOR FUTURE COSMETIC PROCEDURES: Scar-less healing. We are closer than you think! INNOVATIONS: Hair transplantation techniques that avoid scar lines in the back of the head. BEDSIDE MANNER: I use no physician extenders. I do all my injections personally. I am available 24/7 through my Web site, which is directly linked to my phone for instant answers to medical questions if I am not scrubbed in surgery. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: When I have time, I enjoy fishing and spending time with my parents. CHARITABLE WORK: Savor the Symphony, Elan Circle. FREE ADVICE: If you are bound for success in an endeavor, bring someone along with you.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

550 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Ste. 120 • Mansfield, Texas 76063

817.477.9000 • Fax 817.887.5924

markbisharaMD.com

bisharaMD@gmail.com

Accent on You

Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medical Spa

Y. Anthony Nakamura, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: B.A., Zoology UT, Austin; M.D., UTMB, Galveston; Intern resident and general surgery, LSU School of Medicine, Charity Hospital New Orleans; Plastic Surgery resident, UTMB, Galveston. CERTIFICATION: Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. AFFILIATIONS: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical Center of Arlington. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My daughter and son. It has been fun to watch their transformation into adults. BEDSIDE MANNER: We have a fully accredited, free-standing surgery center with at least five nurses in the building

to assist with the care of our patients and their families. Instead of voicemail, a nurse or nurse coordinator is available to answer your call. As I am only steps away, you will get the answers you need. DURING HIS OFF HOURS: Nakamura plays golf, snowboards, reads and plays the piano. He also loves to cook.

CHARITABLE WORK: Locks of Love, Boys and Girls Club, Make a Wish. FREE ADVICE: “Check your surgeon’s credentials, and make sure your doctor is certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3030 S. Cooper St. • Arlington, Texas 76015 817.417.7200 • Fax 817.417.7300 info@accentonyou.com • accentonyou.com

Robert G. Anderson, M.D.

J. Martin English, M.D.

Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center and Medical Spa

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

EDUCATION: Anderson - M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas; Residencies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Hospital (Dallas) and the University of Florida (Gainesville); Fellowship in Otology/Neurotology/Skull-Base Surgery at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles). English – M.D., University of Miami School of Medicine, graduating in the top five percent of his class; Undergraduate degree, University of Florida; Residency, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIPS: Anderson - American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. English – American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plas-

tic Surgeons. HONORS: Anderson – Chosen by Goldline Research as one of the Leading Plastic Surgeons of the United States as seen in Forbes Magazine and one of the top Plastic Surgeons in Texas as seen in NEWSWEEK Magazine featuring premier plastic surgery practices in Texas. SERVICES: Breast surgery (augmentation, lifts and reductions), abdominoplasty, liposuction and body contouring and facial rejuvenation including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid and eyebrow lifts; Botox and Juvaderm; full-service skin care medical spa and laser center (Fraxel Re:Store and Re:Pair, Accent XL, Photofacial, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion; Obagi, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals, Jane Iredale, chemical peels and facials).

CONTACT INFORMATION: 800 12th Ave., Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.810.0770 • fortworthplasticsurgerycenter.com

Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center

David L. Rasmussen, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Breast enlargement, uplift and reduction. Face and neck lift; eyelid and brow lift; liposuction; tummy tuck; body contouring; nasal reshaping; Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm. CERTIFICATION: American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. YEARS OF SERVICE: Rasmussen has been providing cosmetic surgery to satisfied patients throughout the Metroplex for more than 20 years. SERVICES: Accredited, in-office surgery with the latest techniques and procedures to enhance the appearance of our patients. Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm; a highly experienced Medical Aesthetician; extensive skin care products and medical peels. IN STRIDE WITH THE TIMES: The key to natural-appearing, improved results in cosmetic surgery is the balance between innovation in technique and the experience and judgment of the surgeon. GREATEST HONOR: The repeated trust my patients put in my hands when we plan, and then achieve, the transformation that they have dreamed about. MOTTO: “All of our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them” — Walt Disney.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1017 W. Randol Mill Road • Arlington, Texas 76012 817.469.1163 • arlingtoncosmeticsurgery.com

Cosmetic Procedure Specialists Worth Knowing

James W. Ward, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and body contouring. EDUCATION: B.A., Biology, TCU; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; General Surgery Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio; Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. HONORS: Chief of Staff – USMD Hospital at Arlington (2005 – 2009). MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. PERSONAL

ACHIEVEMENTS: A 30-year marriage (and counting) and being able to stay out of the way while our twin daughters grew from cute little kids to beautiful, intelligent young women. PROFESSIONAL

ACHIEVEMENTS: Playing a part in the care of breast cancer survivors with the breast reconstruction part of my practice. BEDSIDE

MANNER: I work with my patients one-on-one to understand their goals and formulate a realistic plan to achieve them. All surgery is performed at the USMD Hospital at Arlington, a fully accredited, physician-owned surgical facility that specializes in outpatient and short-stay, in-patient surgery. Anesthesia is provided by board-certified physician anesthesiologists. After surgery, the patient is monitored in a fully staffed post-anesthesia care unit. This combination of state-of-the-art facility and highly trained professionals provides an unsurpassed level of safety and quality of care before, during and after surgery.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

811 W. Interstate 20, Ste. G10 • Arlington, Texas 76017 817.861.0505 • Fax 817.861.9540

jwwardmd.com

jww@jwwardmd.com

See all the latest Masters champions at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Also coming are the last five Major champions: Angel Cabrera, Lucas Glover, Stewart Cink, Y.E. Yang and Phil Mickelson.

AND, you’ll see: Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, K.J. Choi, Ian Poulter, Hunter Mahan, Justin Leonard, Mike Weir, Rory Sabbatini, Sean O’Hair, Dustin Johson, Paul Casey, David Duval, Scott Verplank, David Toms, Ryan Palmer, Ben Crane, Henrik Stenson, J.J. Henry, plus many more!

Daily ticket - $45

Weekly grounds badge - $100

Hogan Club @ 18 (skybox) - $195

Champions Club badge - $225

Youth ticket only - $15 (ages 13-17)

Kids 12 & under - FREE

Ticket office (817) 927-4280

Things To do in may

Moderns on Paper

Savor watercolors, pastels and drawing by leading avant-garde American artists of the early 20th century at the Amon Carter Museum. To learn more, turn the page.

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Send calendar information to Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s Magazine, c/o Paul K. Harral, executive editor, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 130, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, or e-mail ideas to pharral@fwtexas.com. Special consideration will be given to submissions that include photographs. To meet publishing deadlines, information must be received two months prior to monthly magazine issue.

Festivals

MayFest, through May 2 » Family festival featuring food, arts, crafts and live performances held on the banks of the Trinity River. Trinity Park, 817.332.1055.

2010 Fort Worth opera Festival, May 22-30 » Presented by the Fort Worth Opera, the festival includes five performances of three operas. Fort Worth Opera, 817.731.0726.

May 22, 8 p.M. » Don Giovanni

May 23, 2 p.M. » The Elixir of Love

May 28, 8 p.M. » The Elixir of Love

May 29, 8 p.M. » Before Night Falls

May 30, 2 p.M. » Don Giovanni

26th annual Main street Days Festival, May 21-23 » Grapevine is the perfect spot for active lifestyle and outdoor enthusiasts. This year’s festival will showcase the city’s adventurous side. Festivities include non-stop entertainment on five stages, Sky Riders Trampoline Show, BMX Bike Show and much more. Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, 817.410.3185.

CoWtoWn WarbirD rounDup, May 22-23 » Veteran’s Memorial Air Park and Texas Aviation Services present Warbird Fly In at Meacham Field. This event provides an educational experience for the community and a chance to inspire youth towards careers in aviation. The fly in will feature more than 75 past and present Warbirds. Other activities include airplane rides, a tractor pull, hot air balloon rides and more. Admission is free; parking is $10. cowtownwarbirdroundup.org.

Cine De la rosa, May 15 & 22, 2 p.M. » Join Rose Marine Theater for a two-week film and theater festival that will showcase local and national playwrights. Rose Marine Theater, 817.624.8333.

Museums

georgia o’KeeFFe 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 displays an exhibition of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century and 1991 Honoree, Georgia O’Keeffe. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 817.336.4475.

anDy Warhol: the last 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.

paCiFiC viDeo tribute CaMpaign: through May 15 » Show your appreciation for active U.S. troops and veterans by recording a personal message to them inside a local museum. American Airlines C.R Smith Museum, 817.967.1560.

aniMalopolis, through May»

Children have the opportunity to learn about animals in this entertaining IMAX show. Omni Theater, 817.255.9300.

ForCes oF nature, through May» Witness powerful forces such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and storms and learn the reason why these events occur. Omni Theater, 817.255.9300.

sharKs, through May» View a show featuring these creatures in their natural territory and learn facts about them that you did not know before! Omni Theater, 817.255.9300.

Fragile planet, through May» Learn about “habitable zones” outside Planet Earth in this show. Noble Planetarium, 817.255.9300.

texas sK y tonight, through May»Information about constellations, stars and planets will be given by the Noble Planetarium Staff while visitors gaze at the nighttime sky. Noble Planetarium, 817.255.9300.

Cultural DistriCt segWay tour, through May» Take a two-hour tour through our town’s Cultural District and Botanical Garden from the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.

peter WolF, through May» View an exhibition commemorating the work of this successful set designer. Arlington Museum of Art, 817.275.4600.

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 lithography WorKshop, through May 17 » This exhibition of prints from the 1960s explores the international call for social and political justice and examines how a handful of artists

addressed these themes through irony, satire, allegory and stark realism. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.

MasterWorKs oF aMeriCan photography: 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.

FoCus: ben Jones, through May » American-born artists Ben Jones’ work investigates new methods of pictorial storytelling in the digital age. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.

aMeriCan MoDerns on paper: MasterWorKs FroM the WaDsWorth atheneuM MuseuM oF art, through May 30 » Savor the opportunity to view the finest watercolors, pastels and drawing by leading avant-garde American artists of the early 20th century. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.

girl on the train,” through May 2 » This film is part of an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Belgian filmmaker André Téchiné’s latest drama focuses on a young woman who claims she was the target of an anti-Semitic attack and the subsequent media sensation it creates. Magnolia at the Modern, 817.738.9215.

Csi: the experienCe, through May 2» You’ve seen the hit television crime drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on CBS. Now you play the role of the investigator in a forensic science exhibit created in collaboration with the TV series and actors. CSI: The Experience is a completely immersive exhibit that allows visitors to go witness every phase of investigation. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.

star party, May 22 » Join the Noble Planetarium for free monthly star parties. Several telescopes will be available for viewing and astronomy buffs will help navigate your way through the sky. Party begins at dusk. Admission is free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.

roberta atKins, May 8» Learn about the life of cowboy artist Charles Russell from this performer who plays the role of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.

First FriDays at the MoDern » Each first Friday, live performances and cocktails are provided for visitors at the Modern art Museum. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.

aFter hours at the KiMbell» Every second Saturday, the Kimbell Art Museum provides live music, cocktails, and guided tours for its visitors. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.

Music

billy bob’s texas » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.624.7117.

May 1 » Clay Walker

May 7 » Bart Crow

May 8 » John Conlee

May 14 » Easton Corbin

May 15 » Rick Springfield

May 21 » Eleven Hundred Springs

May 22 » Wynonna

May 28 » Rich O’Toole

May 29 » Neal McCoy

grapevine opry » Grapevine Opry, 817.481.8733

May 1 » Country Music Showcase

May 8 » Legends: Hank Done It This Way, a tribute to the king of country music

May 15 » Country Music Showcase

May 22, 23 » Main Street Days Matinees

May 28 » Gospel Country Showcase

May 29 » In Memory Of, a Memorial Day patriotic tribute buttons restaurant»Buttons Restaurant, 817.735.4900.

May 1» Buster Brown Band

May 2» Rodney Bowens Jazz Brunch

May 22»Buster Brown Band

poCKet Full oF blues/ sWaMp, May 15» Blues music will be performed for audiences at the 34th season of the Hip Pocket Theater. Hip Pocket Theater, 817.246.9775.

st. Frinatra, May 7» Brian Sharp will perform jazz music for audiences at the Modern Art Museum. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.

piCtures at an exhibition, May 7-9 » If you love the violin, you won’t want to miss Sarah Chang’s performance of Brahm’s beloved Violin Concerto. The ever-popular and oft-requested Pictures at an Exhibition will complete this spectacular concert event. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 817.665.6000.

riCK y ian gorDon, May 10» Recent songs written by this composer will be showcased at the Modern Art Museum. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215. the grasCals, May 14, 8 p.M. » Bluegrass young’uns The Grascals just released their fourth CD, “The Famous Lefty Flynns,” an album that “confounds expectations” according to All Music Guide. This Nashville-based band has already garnered adoration from fans like Dolly Parton. Let them win your heart, too, at McDavid Studio. Performing Arts Fort Worth, 817.212.4325.

thursDay Jazz series » The series will include six concerts and features some prominent, nationally recognized acts. May will feature vocalist Jay Clayton who has performed at New York’s Lincoln Center. He will sing jazz standards. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Fort Worth

Central Library, 817.871.7705.

Scat Jazz Lounge, ongoing

» Nightly performances and themed shows each week light up the small stage at this intimate venue. Scatt Jazz Lounge, 817.870.9100.

comedy

curtiS needS a ride comedy Show, ongoing » A comedy troupe made up of TCU alumni light up the Four Day Weekend stage with laughter for weekly improvisational shows. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4DAY.

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 » Various performances each week ranging from local to national starts. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.

Stage/theater

the great american traiLer

Park muSicaL – South Park meetS deSPerate houSewiveS, through may 29 » Circle Theatre, 817.877.3040.

the 25th annuaL Putnam county SPeLLing bee, through may 9» A comedic musical about six young students who are all competing to win a spelling bee. Theatre Arlington, 817.275.7661.

”Peter Pan,” through may 16 » Fly off to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell and join the Lost Boys in a magical adventure as they battle against the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Casa Manana, 817.332.2272.

”the LoneSome weSt,” through may 9 » This tale finds two Irish brothers locked in hostility, with only the local priest having any hope of keeping them from mayhem — and he’s a little too fond of the home brew! Find out how this story unwinds at the Stage West Theater. Stage West, 817.784.9378.

Sports

Fort worth catS » LaGrave Field, 817.332.CATS.

may 13-15 » vs. Shreveport-Bossier Captains

may 21-23 » vs. Lincoln Saltdogs may 30-31 » vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs

texaS rangerS » Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 817.273.5100.

may 6-9 » vs. Kansas City

may 11-13 » vs. Oakland

may 17-18 » vs. Los Angeles

may 19-20 » vs. Baltimore may 21-23 » vs. Chicago

tcu baSebaLL » Charlie and Mari Lupton Baseball Stadium, 817.257.FROG.

may 14-16 » vs. Air Force

may 20-22 » vs. Cal State Bakersfield

Lone Star Park» Lone Star Park at Grapevine, 972.237.5000.

may 1»Kentucky Derby Day

may 8»Lone Star Derby Day

other attractions

64th annuaL crowne PLaza invitationaL at coLoniaL, may 24-30 » This classic tournament is a nationally-televised competition featuring the top golfers on the PGA Tour at Fort Worth’s prestigious Colonial Country Club. Crowne Plaza Invitational, 817.927.4280.

Pate SwaP meet, may 1-2 » The 38th annual Pate Swap Meet is one of the three largest swap meets in the country, has more than a quarter century history of auto swap meets and is recognized internationally for its diversity of automotive products. The event begins at 7 a.m. daily and ends at 5 p.m. Texas Motor Speedway, 817.215.8593.

mariachiS in the PLaza, may 1 » Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Rose Marine Theater in their outdoor plaza. The evening will feature live Mariachis, ballet folklorico, face painting and local artisans selling their work along with food from local Northside restaurants. A familyfriendly free event, rain or shine. Rose Marine Theater, 817.624.8333.

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens: Botanic Garden of Fort Worth, 817.871.7686. may 1-2» African Violet Show may 15» Herb Society Festival may 28» Concerts in the Garden veterinary reFerraL center oPen houSe, may 8» Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this center while enjoying music and refreshments. This free event is open to the public. Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas, 972.267.3800.

bike mS Sam’S cLub ride, may 2» Participate in a two-day cycling event that begins in Frisco and ends in Fort Worth. Afterwards, enjoy live music and food at the wrap-up party held at Sundance Square. This event is intended to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter. National MS Society, 1.800.686.7415.

Log cabin viLLage » 817.392.5881. may 8 » Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration may 14»Timber Tales Storytime: Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to come out and listen to stories describing life on the prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder. may 15»Strike While the Iron’s Hot: A day of watching skilled blacksmiths and coopers create things by hand.

10th annuaL Frontier FortS day, may 7-8 » During this free, twoday heritage event, the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas Frontier life. Re-enactors will be on hand to discuss with visitors. Stockyards Station, 817.625.9715.

28th Fairmount hiStoric tour oF homeS, may 8-9 » Take a step back in time and celebrate at part of Fort Worth and Texas history. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the event. Proceeds benefit the Fairmount Neighborhood Association. historicfairmount. com

We invite you to check out the acclaimed Bailey’s Prime Plus in Fort Worth’s West Seventh Street neighborhood.

Bailey’s offers exceptional steakhouse cuisine including prime beef from the famed Allen Brothers of Chicago, delicious fish and seafood dishes, delectable side dishes, out-of-this-world desserts and an incomparable wine cellar featuring the world’s finest vintages.

You’ll also want to visit the glamorous bar and lounge for cocktails, the terrific Bar Menu and live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Experience the relaxed atmosphere

of Fort Worth’s first full production winery while sipping a glass of exceptional wine made from grapes planted in the high desert mountains of Cathedral Mountain Vineyard, 18 miles south of Alpine, Texas and from select vineyards in California’s premier wine regions.

While Times Ten Cellars is a serious working winery, there is much more to it. This comfortable space houses an ample tasting room, small private party rooms for 10-20, and an inviting patio where you are always welcome to bring along your favorite fourlegged (leashed) friend. Times Ten is also an elegant space for your next company party or any special event for up to 200.

Founding partners; Steve Williams, Madeleine Shero and Dustin Walker have discovered the perfect combination for an evening out with that special someone or a great group of friends. A selection of 19 different wines, 13 reds and 6 whites, to choose from, an atmosphere that will put you at ease, an assortment of light hors d’oeuvres to purchase and great music softly playing in the background. If you are planning an evening at home you can also stop by and purchase your evening’s wine from them.

For operating hours, a calendar of events and additional information visit their website www.timestencellars.com

Cat City Grill

To learn more, turn the page.

The Cat’s Meow

A blend of its owners’ backgrounds at Del Frisco’s and Lili’s Bistro, Cat City Grill is a welcome addition to Magnolia.

The highly anticipated joint venture of Vance Martin and Martin Thompson, Cat City Grill opened its doors on Feb. 15. Blending their Cowtown culinary backgrounds — Martin’s as owner of Lili’s Bistro, Thompson’s as a former chef at Del Frisco’s — the duo has created a restaurant that lives up to its hype.

A few menu favorites from Lili’s, like the Gorgonzola Fries, are on the new restaurant’s menu, and details like the bistro’s charming orchid garnishes carry over. A protein-heavy menu with several cuts of steak is a nod toward Thompson’s experience.

On Cat City Grill’s menu, lunch options include soup, salad, quiche, sandwiches and burgers, along with a few heavier dishes. The dinner menu has heartier entrees labeled “steaks and such.”

Appetizers are dubbed “shareables” and include options like Lili’s Nachos and fried Tempura Asparagus.

On our recent visit, we opted to try the Lobster Bites ($12). Crispy batter hugged the warm, fried lobster, which was seasoned with salt and pepper. Parsley dusted the large portion. A side of spicy remoulade was good for occasional dipping but wasn’t entirely necessary.

As a main entrée, we couldn’t resist trying the Steak and Crab ($32). A tender and flavorful flat-iron steak was topped with a generous serving of crab mix. The steak was moist and well seasoned. The mixture of crab, parsley, and finely diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers added freshness and a slight sweetness. It paired nicely with the heavier steak.

At a nearby table, a woman raved over her Onion-Crusted Tilapia.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. Lunch 11 a.m.2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs. Dinner 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. Dinner 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; 1208 W Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth 817.916.5333, catcitygrill.com $ $-$$$$

Although it sounded tempting, we chose the Cat City Meatloaf ($19) made with hand-ground filet. An improvement on your everyday variety, the meatloaf had excellent depth of flavor. The well-browned crust gave way to a moist mix of high-quality meat enhanced with diced carrots, bell peppers and celery. A wild mushroom ragu added extra flavor and moisture. Like all entrees on the Cat City Grill menu, ours came with whipped potatoes and a seasonal vegetable. The simply seasoned potatoes had a pat of butter melting on top and were devoid of strong enhancements like garlic that might distract from the plates’ proteins. The vegetable side consisted of julienned squash, zucchini and carrots, which were tender but not too soft.

The Steak and Crab entrée at Cat City Grill—the newest addition to Magnolia Avenue’s growing restaurant scene—is a generous portion of crab mixture paired with flat-iron steak. Tender and flavorful, the steak serves as a bed to the combination of crab meat, parsley and finely diced vegetables like tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. A side of whipped potatoes is topped with a melting pat of butter. Seasonal vegetables, in this case julienned zucchini, carrots and squash, are also included.

For dessert, we had the Cake and Coffee ($16), which the menu described as “four Italian Cream Cakes” along with “French press coffee to share.” The dessert was decent, but it didn’t live up to its high price tag. The cakes were the size of small cupcakes (each about 1 to 1.5 inches tall) and were dry. The pineapple-coconut icing was tasty, and the pineapple added a nice fruitiness that nicely complemented the coconut. However, the icing was half-heartedly piled predominately in the center of the small cakes. If it had spread to the edges, it might have combated the cakes’ dryness. The rich French press coffee was the highlight of the dessert.

Throughout our meal, the server was attentive, and the environment was pleasing. Blackand-white photos of Fort Worth decorated the mustard-yellow walls. Brick and rustic wood accented the room, and stainless-steel tables rested on concrete floors. Walls of windows bordering the street gave the restaurant a strong connection to its Magnolia Avenue surroundings, which will be strengthened with a planned patio addition for outdoor seating adjacent to the building.

Our Cup of Tea

Friendly service and delicious dishes make The Rose Garden Tearoom a favored spot for a light lunch.

If you’re looking for somewhere lowkey to take your mom for Mother’s Day, don’t overlook The Rose Garden Tearoom. Overflowing with femininity, the restaurant serves teas, salads, sandwiches and desserts. With a location in Arlington’s Decorator’s Showcase and another in Fort Worth’s Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile, the restaurant offers shoppers welcomed respite and refreshment.

At the Fort Worth location, three-quarter faux stone walls surround the perimeter, and a fountain sits in the center. Pink accent walls are decorated with twinkle lights and grapevines. Accents of maroon, black and gold fill the room, and rose-adorned silver place settings are at each seat.

Owner Helen Bowers has been in the tearoom business since 1991 and opened the Fort Worth location in 2008. Her two daughters cook for the restaurants, and on our visit, Helen was greeting and seating guests.

We began our meal with the restaurant’s special rose tea. I’m not a fan of overly rose-flavored food or drink, so I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical. But this had just a hint of rose, balanced with subtle strawberry and vanilla undertones. Served iced and garnished with an orange slice, it was slightly sweet and would make the perfect refreshment for a hot summer day.

Prior to our meal, we received complimentary “toasties.” The toasted strips of bread were seasoned with garlic and herbs, making them a bit like amped-up homemade croutons.

For the main course, Southwestern Chicken Crepes and the day’s baked salmon special were tempting, but we opted for the Rose Garden Variety ($10.95) sampler plate. Ideal for indecisive diners who want to try a bit of everything, it had most of the restaurant’s signature offerings — chicken salad, pumpkin bread finger sandwich, quiche, soup and fresh fruit.

Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sunday 12 noon-3:30 p.m.

Chicken salad had cubes of meaty chicken breast mixed with grapes, diced celery, green onions and crunchy slivered almonds on a bed of lettuce leaf. Mayonnaise brought it all together but didn’t drown the flavors of the individual ingredients.

7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth

817.731.7673,

Second location

3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington 817.795.3093

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A finger sandwich of thick, moist pumpkin bread had a thin layer of barely discernable strawberry cream cheese.

Green chili and cheese quiche, the quiche du jour, added a kick of flavor to the sampler. A thick blanket of cheddar cheese covered diced green

chilies and fluffy eggs. The crust was a bit mushy on the bottom, but around the rim it was beautifully browned.

A nice consistency, broccoli cheese soup, the daily soup special, had good depth of flavor from broccoli florets, finely diced onions and quality cheese.

Assorted fruit included an orange slice, strawberry, kiwi, grapes, pineapple, apple, cantaloupe and watermelon. On the side was a thick, bright-pink strawberry poppy seed dip with hints of tart lemon to balance the sweetness.

We also tried the Loa Salad ($9.95), which had chopped pecans, sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges and cantaloupe on tossed greens. A well-seasoned sliced chicken breast provided protein, and the tearoom’s tasty signature semisweet strawberry poppy seed dressing brought it all together.

For dessert we had the berry cobbler, which was one of the Mimi’s Choice ($3.95) desserts of the day. Absolutely amazing, it was served warm. Juicy blackberries mingled with blueberries in a dually sweet and tart filling. The crust was flavorful and perfectly crisp, and fluffy, nottoo-sweet whipped cream balanced the heavier cobbler. The only thing that could have made the dessert better would have been a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

We also couldn’t resist trying the Chocolate Rose Petal Cake ($2.95). The generously portioned piece of Texas-style sheet cake was moist, thick and two- to three-inches tall. Hints of cinnamon were faintly discernable. Also served warm, the cake had a fudge, meltin-your-mouth icing. A dollop of whipped cream and slice of strawberry garnished the delicious dessert.

fwdish:listings

your guide to local flavor

dish guide

The most sought-after restaurant listing to navigate the area's growing dining scene.

B Breakfast

L Lunch

D Dinner

✹ Outdoor Dining

( Reservations

T Valet Parking Pricing

$ Entrees up to $10

$$ Entrees $10-$20

$$$ Entrees $20-$25

$$$$ Entrees $25 and over

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.

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Arlington / Mid-Cities

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

Bl ACkFinn restAur Ant & 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 restAur Ant 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.; 11am1am 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. 11ammidnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹

gArden CottAge te A rooM » 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Gallery in North Richland Hills. This graceful tea room has been serving tremendously light fare and decadent desserts: banana caramel pie, caramel pecan cheesecake and chewy butter cake, just to name a few — made from scratch — since 1985. This charming lunch or meeting spot, which is also available for special events, is the perfect place to grab a light lunch or enjoy a cup of tea. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ L ( houlihAn’s » 401 E. 1-20 Hwy.,

817.375.3863. Look no further for your favorite American dishes as well as Asian- and Italian-inspired entrees. The food here is made fresh and from scratch. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ L D (✹ T

huMPerdink's restAur Ant And Brewery » 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. Visit Humperdink's after a fun-filled day at Six Flags or to watch a big game. Guests can enjoy the many flat-screen TVs while enjoying sports bar and grill cuisine. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ L D (✹

MAC’s BAr & grill » 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. The cuisine in this Chicago-style restaurant ranges from Southwestern to Cajun to American grill. Dishes include prime rib, shrimp or crawfish étouffée and even chicken-fried steak. Mac’s maintains an upscale, casual atmosphere with white tablecloths, tulip lights, dark wood walls and candlelight. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( MArket street » 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. Good meals to eat in or take home. Good choices of breakfast, salads, pizzas and Tex-Mex. Don’t forget the cobbler. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D (✹ no Frills grill » 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining 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.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D (✹ rose gArden te ArooM » 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 ( ✹

Fort worth

B illy 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 Pizz A 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 hickorygrilled pork, Idaho rainbow trout and classic baby back ribs. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹ the Covey restAur Ant And Brewery » 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.731.7933. Offering a combination of styles, one side of this fine dining establishment is a comfortable brew pub with its own on-site brewmaster, and the other side is a classic restaurant serving creative cuisine and fine wines. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ 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.; 11am11pm 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 familyoperated restaurant is known for its chicken-fried steak and homemade rolls. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ B L ( drew ’s Pl ACe » 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. A westside favorite for good home cooking. Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. 10:30am7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ L D (

Fred’s tex A s CAFe » 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and gravy. The outdoor patio only adds to the attraction of the fun café. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ L D ✹ gAllery Art C AFe » 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 B istro » 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. 11:30am10pm 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 MA ssey’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. 7am9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D ✹

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OL’ SOUTH PANCAKE HOUSE » 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the party. Open 24 hours. $ B L D (

PARIS COFFEE SHOP » 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ B L (

PARK HILL C AFE » 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. With a weekend menu that changes on a weekly basis, you can’t go wrong at this quaint cafe. On the regular weekly menu, try the Smoked Turkey Park Hill sandwich - smoked turkey, cranberry relish, coleslaw and spicy mustard on toast. Serves fabulous American cuisine in the evenings and a scrumptious Sunday Brunch. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ L D

POP’S SAFARI ROOM » 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms. Specializing in wild game, entreés feature beef tenderloin, crab cakes and more. 9am10:30pm Mon.; 9am-11pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ L D ( ✹

RISE & SHINE » 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. Breakfast served all day, featuring 54 varieties of omelets and other goodies. The lunch menu is pretty tasty, too. 6am-2pm daily. $ B L (

SECRET GARDEN TEAROOM » 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. Indeed a secret garden, the tearoom is nestled among 40 separate “shops” inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, which offers a unique casual dining experience. The menu features light sandwiches and a variety of salads, soups and quiche. And as the name implies, they carry a wide range of teas (might we suggest the apricot-mango?). 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ L ( SNOOKIE’S » 2755 S. Hulen St., 817.207.0788. The menu at first seems typical of casual American cuisine until you hit Ostrich burger. If that doesn’t appeal, however, stick with cheese fries or any of the other five burgers. A fully stocked bar offers eight beers on tap—including Dos Equis Lager and Black and Tans—and four TVs to watch the big games. 11am-2am daily. $ L D ✹

TEXAS GRILL » 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. This casual Western-style restaurant is a real steal, with the most expensive entrée less than $7. The menu features unusual items, such as tuna salad with homemade dressing and chicken-fried steak topped with spicy queso. A dozen bottled beers are available, including Texas favorites Shiner and Lone Star. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ( ✹ THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM »

7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ L (

VIDALIA’S AT THE WORTHINGTON » 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. With dishes ranging from fried green tomatoes to smothered pork chops, the cuisine at Vidalia’s is unequivocally Southern. Using such regional products as beef from Grandview and grits from Waco, Vidalia’s homestyle take on upscale cuisine is infused with a true taste of the South. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 6am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ B L D T ( WESTSIDE CAFÉ » 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. Enjoy Southern cooking served with Southern hospitality. The breakfasts are huge, the lunches are so good, and both will leave you needing/wanting a good Southern-style nap. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D

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MARCUS » 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. A delightful dining adventure for lunch with excellent service. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$ L ( KELLER/LAKE COUNTRy

HARbOR ONE » 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ L D (

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» 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. A tradition among locals, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House offers Southern fried chicken, green beans, cream corn and salad with a sweet vinaigrette served family-style. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D

CLASSIC CAFE » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ L D ( ✹

DOVE CREEK CAFÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L D

PRAIRIE HOUSE RESTAURANT » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texasstyle eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. Try the buffalo burger or the chicken-fried ribeye for a treat. With unique decor and a different theme at every booth, the atmosphere is as entertaining to the senses as the fare. 11am-10pm Mon.Sun. $-$$ L D ( SOUTHLAKE

CAFÉ EXPRESS » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The MercedesBenz of fast food eateries” because of

their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. Start with a large, chic salad, such as nicoise, shrimp & avocado and couscous, or indulge in the pasta amoré, which certainly lives up to its to-die-for name. Wine, beer, cappuccino and espresso are all available. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 7am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ B L D ✹

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORy » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory has been serving up something for everyone. From soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes, the servings are always generous, and the desserts are always decadent. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm 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 ( ✹

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CLEAR FORK GRILL » 29 Crown Road, 817.441.2300. Clear Fork Grill boasts true Texas cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Utilizing lots of local ingredients creates flavors as big as Texas! 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (

FIRE OAK GRILL » 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Savor the taste of a delicious steak cooked to perfection or let your taste buds devour the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Now with a full bar, the Fire Oak Grill is sure to leave you satisfied! Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Friday Only; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$-$$$ D (

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GENGHIS GRILL » 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Customize your own bowl of Asian stir-fry with Genghis Grill's wide variety of meats, spices and sauces. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹

PEI WEI » 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687 L D ✹. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545 L D

Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian 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.;

11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

SUKHOTHAI » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. No MSG is found in the cooking here. Try the chicken satay or the steamed spring rolls. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm9:30pm 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

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THAI jASMINE » 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. This wonderful Thai restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai one could ask for. Serves wine and beer. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹

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ASIA bOWL & GRILL » 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. Fresh ingredients combined with complex flavors make this a fabulous dining experience. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D

EDOHANA HIbACHI SUSHI » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002 L D (. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

HUI CHUAN SUSHI, SAKE, TAPAS » 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. This small, yet visually appealing, restaurant is full of surprises. Owner Hui Chuan Logan will not only remember your face, but maybe even what you ordered. With a wide variety of tapas and sushi, you are bound to find something that sounds appealing. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 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. 9am9pm 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. 11am10pm 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. 10am9pm 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 ( SONN y’S DINER » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 3pm-7pm Happy Hour daily. $ L D ( ✹

SUSHI AXIOM JAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331 L D ( ✹. Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ SUSHI yOKO » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. This new sushi restaurant offers their own version of the Ahi tuna tower—the DFW Tower. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ 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 highquality 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.; 11am10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-8pm Sun. $$ L D

TOK yO 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 ( ✹ GRAPEvINE

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. 11am11pm daily. $$ L D (

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SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up

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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 ( SOUTHLAKE

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. $-$$ L D ( KObEYA JAPAnESE HibACHi & SUSHi » 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Hungry for food and entertainment? Then Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi is the right place. Delicious food, wonderful service and Hibachi chefs to keep you smiling and amused. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri; 12pm3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D (

PEi WEi » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D THAi CHiLi » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. They serve up beautifully prepared food that you can’t help but savor as it goes down. They also cater, so if you can’t join them, they’ll bring the party to you. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹

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diCKEY’S bArbECUE PiT » 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Arlington. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $ L D

rEd HOT And bLUE » 1350 E. Copeland Rd., 817.795.7427. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D

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AngELO’S » 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. A big bear right inside the door invites you to big beers on the tables. But the big draw is the brisket, hickory-smoked out in back of this uncontrived institution that also serves chicken. No credit cards, but checks are welcome, and there’s an ATM in the building. 11am-10pm Mon.Sat. $ L D (

COUSin’S PiT bArbECUE » 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511 L D ( Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999 L D (✹. Brisket, ribs,

chicken and homemade sausage are the staples, along with cobblers and delicious cakes. A 21-year family-run business, Cousin’s has opened up a third location in Keller as a drive-thru/ take-out hot spot. 11am-9pm Mon.Sat. $

diCKEY’S bArbECUE PiT » 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813 L D ✹

Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 L D. 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027 L D. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.Sat. $

r AiLHEAd SMOKEHOUSE » 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. It sometimes gets so crowded you have to use the satellite parking lot across the street. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹

rEd HOT And bLUE » 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 L D. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333 L D. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$

riSCKY’S » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800 L D ( ✹. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹. A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. All of their meat is hand-trimmed, rubbed with “Riscky dust” and then naturally smoked for hours in wood-burning pits. The historic Stockyards location offers a spacious patio that is the perfect place to sit back and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

SMOK iES 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 (

Tr AiLbOSS 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. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D

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TEXAS dE br AZiL » 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-youcan-eat salad bar and selection of 14 meats, you’ll need to be wheeled out of this upscale restaurant. 4:30pm9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T ( grAPEVinE

bOi nA br AZA » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ L D

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AL’S HAMbUrgEr ’S » 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. The place is an institution in north Arlington. The burger joint serves up delicious hamburgers and other good fast food. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D ( CHAPPS » 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.Sat. $ L D

OLd TOWn HAMbUrgErS » 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. A burger and fries treat that is an excellent hot spot for lunch and a quick dinner. 11am-9pm Daily. $ L D

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CHAPPS » 6219 Oakmont Blvd., 817.263.5172. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheesesteak 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. 11am9pm 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

K inCAid’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. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ L D

PAPPA’S bUrgErS » 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. From the same group that brought Pappadeaux and Pappa’s Steaks, Pappa’s Burgers is the newest addition to the family. Try the blue cheese burger. You won’t be disappointed. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹

THE POUr HOUSE SPOr TS 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. 11am2am 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 chickenfried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $

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JOHnn Y b’S bUrgErS & SHAKES » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D

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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.

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610 grillE » 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. The café delivers stunning upscale new American cuisine with showmanship on the plate and elegance in the décor. Executive Chef Ismael Rojas offers an excellent menu of tasty foods—from Chilean sea bass to lamb. 6:30am-4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.

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delis & bakeries

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. $$

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ArtiSAn BAK ing CoMPAn Y » 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. Now the award-winning breads and scones from the bakers of Cowtown Farmers Market can be purchased at Fort Worth’s only independent artisan baker. Locally made sourdough, focaccia, multi-grain, cinnamon, roasted garlic, and breakfast bread, as well as scones and abundant sweets, are now year-round purchases. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ B

BAKEr BroS. AMEriCAn DEli » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹

BlUEBonnEt BAKErY » 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. Consistently chosen as one of the city’s finest bakeries, while their lunch crowd continues to grow. Try a homemade petit four, and you will quickly become a regular. 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. $

ESPEr AnZA’S MEXiCAn CAFÉ & BAKErY » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The Lancarte family has yet another hit with this cafe and bakery, where a fabulous brunch, traditional Mexican dishes and fresh-baked pastries are the norm. Breakfast is served all day on weekends. 6:30am-7pm daily. $

j. r AE'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

Kol ACHE 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

MCK inlEY’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.; 11am5pm Sun. $ B L D ✹

PAnEr A 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 Snoot Y Pig » 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077 B L D

Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064 B L D ✹. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2pm Sat. & Sun. $

SUBliME BAKErY » Country Day Plaza, 5512 Bellaire Dr., 817.570.9630. Among her other delicacies, Catherine Ruehle’s scones, cheesecakes and cupcakes are indeed sublime. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $-$$ B

SWiSS PAStrY SHoP » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a traditional breakfast, as well as lunch. And they are rumored to have the best German sausages in town. 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.; 6am10pm 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.; 7am9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹

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MAin StrEEt BrEAD BAKing CoMPAn Y » 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 Snoot Y Pig » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹

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BAKEr BroS. AMEriCAn DEli » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹

ElEgAnt C AKErY » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.Sat. $-$$

WEinBUrgEr ’S DEli » 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574 B L D ✹ Weinburger’s Deli specializes in quality meats and cheeses. They also offer a variety of fresh salads. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

eclectic

Arlington

BoUDrEAUX C A jUn 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 & B iStro » 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.461.4424. The incredible tapas menu is almost as tempting as the drink list, which includes the signature Brady martini, made with pickle brine and a dill pickle spear. 3:30pm-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 3:30pm-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ D ( tHE MElting Pot » 4000 Five Points

Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. Experience attentive service, fine wines, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces and your favorite chocolate fondue. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ D ( BUrlESon

WinE DoWn » 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. This bistro, located in “Old Town” Burleson, was inspired by hill country wine bars. The relaxed atmosphere allows food and wine enthusiasts to “wine down” from their hectic day with wine, beer and artisan cheeses in the evenings. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ L D

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8.0 rEStAUr Ant & 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 ( ✹

K iMBEll 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 B iStro » 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 ( ✹

SPir Al 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 ( ✹

ZAMBr Ano WinE CEll Ar » 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 ( ✹

Investment.

- Mark and Jennifer Strand, Arlington “ ” To learn how you can help save lives and reduce cancer suffering through this American Cancer Society local research program, please visit www.hpStrategicGiving.org or call 682-465-6153.

Every year, many top quality cancer research projects are put on hold for lack of funding. We’ve been proud to be part of an American Cancer Society Tarrant County research initiative that has funded and moved forward six of these worthy projects over the past five years.

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Southlake

SaNDella’S C aFÉ » 1245 Prospect St., 817.421.0727. Finally, a place to eat delicious food without the worry of calorie counting. This familyowned restaurant spices up delicious sandwich wraps, such as the Chicken Verona or the flatbread pizza. With their relaxing European atmosphere, you’re likely to stay not only for the food, but the free Internet, as well. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹

ethnic

Fort worth

BoMBaY GrIll » 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. This Indian restaurant serves up classics like Tandoori and garlic naan (flatbread). Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-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 MeZZ a & GrIll » 1622

Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. Creative dishes featuring spicy Lebanese food and homemade Italian. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am-10pm Wed.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹

heDarY’S » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. Tucked into a shopping center just off the road, Fort Worth’s other Lebanese eatery includes the best hummus we ever put a lip to. Enjoy the Frarej chicken, baked with potatoes and tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹

k ING 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,

lambert’s Premier Neighborhood Grill

l ambert’s is Fort worth’s Premier Neighborhood Grill. Fancy ranch grilled steaks, great gulf seafood, and a bodacious whiskey bar. Cocktails Tuesday-Sat 4pm-Close; Dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm; Brunch Sunday 11am-3pm. 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161, lambertsfortworth.com.

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hummus and tabbouleh. Prices suggest that attire is formal, but the atmosphere mandates a casual look. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ L D ( Mahara Ja » 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. This restaurant has a large menu offering many different Indian dishes, such as Chicken Makahani. The breads with curries are especially good. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (

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C aCharel » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the finest in the county. The threecourse fixed price dinner runs a happy gamut between lobster and ostrich, or have a steak cut to order. The place is peaceful and elegant, high above Six Flags with a great view. You won’t get off cheaply, but you won’t be disappointed. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$ L D ( Fort worth

BIStro louISe » 2900 S. Hulen St., Ste. 40, 817.922.9244. Voted Best French in Tarrant County. Chef Louise Lamensdorf frequently travels to Europe for inspiration, which returns to Cowtown in the form of superior sauces and excellent wine selections. It has a romantic, relaxed atmosphere that welcomes a lust for food. Their Sunday brunch is quite possibly the best in town! Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm Sun. $$$ L D ( ✹

la MaDeleINe » 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Croissants, pastries, soups, salads and more are served in a charming European atmosphere. Camp Bowie 6:30am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹ SaINt- eMIlIoN » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Well-concocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.Sat. $$$ D ( ✹

german

Fort worth

eDelweISS » 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. A German food anchor in West Fort Worth for 32 years. Family operated with emphasis on fun and food, Edelweiss offers Bavarian charm and substantial fare. Dance to a live German band, complete with ritual chicken dance. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ D (

GreeNwooD’S » 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. A great place to venture out and try some traditional German cuisine. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thur. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm10pm Fri.-Sat.$$ L D (

greek

Fort worth

C aFÉ MeDI » 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. This authentic Greek restaurant offers only the freshest of homemade recipes, including Greek salad, gyros and tasty hummus and flatbread. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( Greek houSe » 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. Gyros, souvlaki and more in a counter-pickup eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. Food is fresh, well-prepared and promptly presented for customer pickup. 11am8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (

Ja ZZ C aFÉ » 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. Funky, laid-back service and atmosphere with dependable TexGreek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L

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BIrr aPorettI’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.; 11ammidnight 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 ( ✹

NIZZ a PIZZ a » 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 PIZZ a C aFÉ » 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. This pizza café offers interesting and high-end pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹

PICColo MoNDo » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the strip-center dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.;

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Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm10pm 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.; 11am9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹

reflections of bella vita » 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Located in the Admiral Hotel, guests can enjoy an elegant ambiance and a mouth-watering Italian menu. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ B L D (

rUGGeri’s ristorante » 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. A sweeping menu that offers a full choice of Italian favorites and more. You’ll find what you want, from chicken to beef to pasta. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.Sun. $$ L D ( ✹

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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. 4pm9pm 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 Pia ZZ a » 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 PiZZ a » 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:10:30am-1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D (

MarGie’s oriGinal italian K itcHen » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D (

MelloW MUsHrooM » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 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. 11am10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D (

nonna tata » 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. With a weekly changing menu, this small Italian restaurant is a hidden gem that begs to be found. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$ L D ✹

Piola » 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. Nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, this cozy bistro serves up true comfort food in the form of authentic Italian cuisine. For a treat, make reservations to dine on the patio. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm MonSat. $$ L D ( ✹

PiZZeria Uno cHicaGo Grill » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D

rUffino’s italian restaUrant » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its chicken, beef and pasta. Voted best in town by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ L D ( taverna risotteria » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yellowfin tuna. The bar offers beer and wine, and the bottomless mimosas

are divine. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( GraPevine /soUtHlaKe/ colleYville

brio tUscan Grill » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you covered. Highquality steak and house-made pastas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood oven to give you the taste of Italy. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹ bUca Di bePPo » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ferrari’s italian villa » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.Thur.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

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ravioli » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D

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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. $-$$ YUcatan taco stanD » 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. With potent margaritas and Latin inspired dishes, Yucatan Taco Stand offers casual dining surrounded by warm colors with both indoor and outdoor seating. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$

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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.; 5:30pm-9:30pm 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 (✹

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abUelo's » 1041 West I-20, 817.486.2622. The courtyard-inspired dining room at Abuelo's creates an elegant ambiance, but the prices are reasonable and suitable for a casual night out. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹

cHUY's » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. Guests can enjoy fine Tex-Mex cuisine for a reasonable price! 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹

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esPar Z a’s » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19thcentury 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

antHon Y’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. 11am2am daily. $-$$ L D ( ✹ benito’s restaUrant » 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. Other location: 2516 N.E. 28th St.,

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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., 11am9pm 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 ( ✹

C ANtiNA L AREDO » 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 TexMex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the border. El Fenix is the oldest chain of family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D (

EL R ANChO GRANDE » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. This familyowned and -operated Mexican restaurant has been a Cowtown favorite for more than 60 years. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( EsPERANZA’s mEXiCAN BAKERy & CAFE » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770

B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D ( The south-of-the-border fare draws neighborhood families and downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. It’s owned by the family that runs Joe T. Garcia’s, so you know you’re in for a good time. Bakery: 6am-7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.-Sun.; 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $ FERNANDEZ CAFE » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selec-

tion of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ B L D

FiEstA » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (

FUZZ y’s tACO shOP » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU student hot spot. 7am-midnight Mon.Wed.; 7am-1am Thur.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ B L D ✹

JOE t. GARCiA’s » 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Family-owned and -operated for three generations, Joe T.’s is a must for outside dining. Pick one of two menu choices (enchiladas or fajitas) and feast in one of the courtyards or in the fiesta gardens. Beware: The weekend rush will keep you in line for a table, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun.

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LA FAmiLiA » 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. Family-owned and -operated restaurant. Lunch specials are served six days a week. Good service and great Tex-Mex are served up here in large portions. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $ L D

LA PLAyA mAyA » 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. Traditional Tex-Mex is well done, but the seafood is better. A must-order here is the succulent ceviche (raw fish) cooked in lime juice, then mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers. 11am10pm 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.; 11am9pm Sun. $ L D

LOs vAqUEROs » 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am11pm 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. 11am9pm 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. Latenight 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 (

PAPPA sitO’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 C AC tUs REstAURANt » 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. Located across the street from TCU campus, Red Cactus supplies counter-service burritos, tacos and breakfasts to the local college crowd. They describe their cuisine as fresh-Mex. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ B L D ✹

RiO mAmBO » 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

tREs JOsEs COCiNA mEXiCANA » 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. Decidedly creative menu with a range of choices, from chargrilled chicken breast to grilled shrimp, fancy tamales stuffed with sirloin and topped with tomatillo salsa. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ B L D (

UNCLE JULiO’s » 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. A West Fort Worth cult eatery, and it’s easy to see why. This national chain has blended the best parts of Southwestern cuisine with Mex and Tex-Mex, giving guests a flavorful dining experience. 11am10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

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mi ChULA’s » 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. Featuring popular Mexican dishes, Mi Chula's has adapted classic recipes to offer guests a menu with a flavor all its own. Perfect for families or working professionals, Mi Chula’s offers good food in a relaxed setting. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹

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LOs vAqUEROs » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹

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Fish City GRiLL » 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish City sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ✹

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DADDy JACK’s » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹

EDDiE v’s » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This fine-dining establishment is perfectly nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Diners can expect an award-winning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹ J&J OystER BAR » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹

LONE stAR OystER BAR » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹

PAPPADEAUX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleansthemed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ RAZZOO’s » 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other

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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.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹

ROCKFISH » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. A seafood lover’s paradise in a good people-watching place. Tender pastas complement all the seafood choices, and the raspberry margarita is too tasty for words. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D ✹

ZEKE’S FISH & CHIPS » 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. This Fort Worth staple serves up something different than the Southern battered fish fry. Modeled after English fish and chips. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹

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FISH 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 SEAFOO d, STEAK & CRA b 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 ( southwest

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b LUE 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.; 9am9:30pm Sun. $$

b ONNELL’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. $$$ L D ( GRA dY 'S RESTAURANT» 2443 Forest Park Blvd., 817.922.9980. Grady Spears does it again with his latest restaurant venture. Grady's serves up cowboy dishes with a twist. 5pm10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$ 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 d OVE w ESTERN b ISTRO » 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.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L T ( ✹

MICHAELS RESTAURANT & ANCHO CHILE bAR » 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar serves up contemporary Southwestern cuisine, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive list of fine wines. The Chile Bar offers its own unique menu. 11am2:30pm 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, 5pm10:30pm daily. $$ L D T ( ✹

TILLMAN'S ROA d HOUSE » 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. This update on the classic Texas roadhouse offers really good food, drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. From the menu to the decor, Tillman's combines the rustic and the lush.

11 am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-11pm Sun. $$$ L D (✹

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ARLINGTON

MAC’S STEAKS & SEAFOO d » 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.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D (

TRAIL dUST STEAK HOUSE » 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. The large and lively atmosphere make this a good place for a night out with the family. They serve a wide variety of steaks and have a tasty appetizer selection, to boot. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ L D ( ✹

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bO b’S S TEAK AN d CHOP H OUSE » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the coun -

try, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. You’re sure to become a regular after experiencing their stellar service, extensive wine list and quality food in an upscale atmosphere. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T ( CATTLEMEN’S STEAK HOUSE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm9pm Sun. $$$ L D (

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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 (

G RACE R ESTAURANT » 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.; 11am11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ L D T (

HOFFb RAU » 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. $$ L D ( ✹ THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & bAR » 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it better, especially the oddball, round “baseball steak.” Try the bacon-wrapped scallops with a zesty cocktail sauce or the grilled top sirloin. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ D ( L AM b ERT’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. 5pm11pm Tue.-Sat. $$ D (

RISCKY’S STEAKHOUSE » 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800. A true Old West décor serving Texas-size steaks of certified Angus beef. Originally frequented by visiting ranchers, cowboys and cattlemen involved with the Stockyards and livestock business, making them famous for their calf fries and excellent steaks. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (

RUTH ’S CHRIS » 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. Ruth’s Chris famous steaks are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ D T (

SHULA’S 347 » Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this high-end steakhouse with a sporty flair offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ B L D T ( SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and off-the-cob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. Popular for gatherings, as well as a heckuva steak. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ D T (

GRAPEVINE /SOUTHLAKE/ COLLEYVILLE

J.R.’S STEAKHOUSE » 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. The menu has plenty of steaks and seafood to choose from, but reasonably priced first courses and salads could easily pass for small entrées. J.R.’s draws a more casual crowd, but there is nothing casual about the food. Wine lovers will also be pleased to find a number of bottles priced in the $30 to $80 range. You will also find live music nightly in the adjoining bar. 4pmlounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$ D T (

KIR bY’S STEAKHOUSE » 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. A fine dining experience featuring prime-aged, bone-in ribeye and pepper steak. Excellent seafood, as well. 4:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 4:30pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D T (

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people and events that shaped our city

1951

Gallery Watches Ben Hogan

Colonial Legend

There was no shortage of fans when Ben Hogan took the course on May 27, 1951, at the Colonial Invitational Golf Tournament. Crowds watched in anticipation as Hogan hit his second shot on the second hole on the last day of play.

Reflect Your Own Personal Style

Getting Smart About Autos

When Benbrook residents Marian and Weldon Rogers began thinking about a new car purchase for Marian, the decision was easy. Marian, a finance manager at Lockheed Martin, had her eye on a smart car. After ordering the auto online in March 2008, the vehicle was delivered nearly a year later. Fortunately for the Rogers, the car’s delivery coincided with the opening of the Park Place’s smart center Fort Worth. It was the husband and wife’s first purchase from the customerfocused dealership, and it wouldn’t be their last. A few months later, they replaced Weldon’s car with a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz C230, also purchased from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth. And when Marian traded her red smart car for a blue version, she again returned to the dealership that had won her business.

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