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180 Goodwill
Tarrant County Communities in Schools helps students prepare for life. by Ashleigh Schmitz
182 Goodwill
By simply buying a ticket and walking through some of the most amazing, over-the-top kitchens in town, you can help turn a kid’s life around. by Courtney Dabney
184 Goodwill
The 15th annual Celebrity Cutting event benefits Careity Foundation. Proceeds assist the local community with cancer treatment costs. by Libby Davis
Amidst the explosion of growth on 7th Street exists a heap of culinary riches including a recent fine dining addition and some laid-back favorites.
188 Up Close
Derek Main: Fossil Hunter and Dinosaur Digger at Arlington Archosaur Site by Caitlin Rodgers
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192 PG Suggested
How To Know For Sure When You Need A New Doorknob
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16 Lowdown
The cheat sheet for all news worth repeating in and around Tarrant County
20 Business
The latest on Fort Worth’s business climate, power players and entrepreneurs, as well as Q&As with industry leaders
24 Arts and Culture
A look inside the world of performing arts, museums, local artists and musicians
The most vitamin-rich beauty remedies can be found in your very own kitchen. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Delicate accents in exaggerated sizes make strong statements and can intensify the simplest of garments. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Active Lifestyle
Rough Creek Lodge and Resort offers a plethora of entertainment options and personalized services from a dedicated staff. by Courtney Ortega 36 Cooking Beautiful Pumpkins by Judie Byrd
Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
A peek inside new culinary ventures in and around town 206 Restaurant Review
Our resident critic dishes on the area’s most notable restaurants
208 Restaurant Listings
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene flashback
The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
contributors
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interim editor jennifer casseday-blair
Whether it’s by perusing her favorite Web sites or shopping local boutiques, Kelly Dragues, a clothing and accessories junkie, loves nothing more than keeping up with current style and fashion. By day, Kelly is a personal shopper for Fort Worth elite. By night, Kelly keeps busy by updating her new blog, dfwstylefile.typepad. com, a unique collection of fabulous finds and everything she loves most. Kelly enjoys cooking, great vintage finds, girls’ night out and traveling with her fiancé, Will. This month, she scoured the city to find the greatest gifts for even the hardestto-shop-for individuals. Find the Holiday Gift Guide on page 48.
Gail Bennison loves to talk a lot (no surprise to anyone she’s interviewed), and she loves writing about the people of Fort Worth. A daughter, son and two grandchildren have her heart, while two Yorkies, Sonny and Cher, and a blind Westiehuahua, Jack, serve as daily muses. “I’m happy that Fort Worth, Texas magazine agrees with my personal philosophy: It’s not the ‘who, what, when, where or why’ in a people profile; it’s the ‘how it makes the reader feel’ that truly counts.” Turn to page 40 to read Gail’s story about local legendary attorney Jack Borden, who is still practicing law at the age of 101.
Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer living in rockwall, Texas. He owned the Rockwall Express newspaper for five years and is a graduate of Texas A&m University. His writing interests include travel, history, sports, gambling, adventure and features. He has written for the Dallas Morning News travel section and many magazines including Poker Europa, Poker Pro, Texas, American Rider, Thunder Press, and Aggieland Illustrated. He is also editor and senior writer for the blog m osaic Brazil. To contact him, visit seanchaffinfreelancing.com. In this issue, Sean vividly describes Tressell Hawkins’ frightening story of surviving the open sea. “Survivor man” can be found on page 78.
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editorial interns libby davis, kimmy daycock, lauren farrelly, elizabeth honea, anahita kalianivala, courtney ortega, caitlin rodgers, ashleigh schmitz
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Camille Torres is senior associate editor at a custom publishing company and moonlights as a freelance magazine writer and business copywriter. Specializing in food, fashion and shelter writing, she has penned numerous articles for national, regional and local magazines. She is the former editor of a monthly city magazine in California and has worked as the assistant editor of two national shelter publications. Camille graduated from TCU while attending the Culinary School in Fort Worth. In her spare time, she enjoys creating healthy recipes to share with her husband, matt. For this issue, Camille visited mom-and-pop diners to report on where to locate the most delicious comfort dishes. Find her mouthwatering discoveries on page 152.
With three young kids at home, life is busy. Courtney Dabney is mom to Allison and Jack, stepmom to Harrison and wife to mark. She enjoys freelance writing about all the charm and character of her hometown. When she’s not at her keyboard, you’ll find her teaching Bible studies at mcKinney memorial Bible Church or being a soccer/basketball/ swim/baseball mom. This month, Courtney contributes a feature detailing a local organization’s annual event that helps children stay in school. To read more about the Kitchen's Tour, turn to page 182.
Do you have a story idea for the magazine or are you interested in writing for us? If so, please send all inquiries, queries or story ideas to Jennifer Casseday-Blair, interim editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com.
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Pet Tales
Thanks to Fort Worth, Texas magazine for the wonderful article on people and their pets. I am particularly grateful for the magazine's willingness to help spread the word about the need for adopting pets and the amazing, generous work people are doing in shelters. They are saints!
I am also so thankful for the compassionate way Gail Bennison handled my story and the loss of my two "boys." She really paid great tribute to Alfred and Buck and recognized the joy in our new "girl" Hannah.
Jason was the most patient photographer we could have asked for. He never faltered as we were trying to get through the 1-year-old Goldendoodle's first photo session...and maybe last! I treasure that last picture of Alfred.
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I just wanted to express our gratitude for the animal story written by Gail Bennison in the October issue. I know this article will make such a HUGE impact on people and animals!
I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate you allowing a little dose of "reality" into the article about puppy mills. The work we do isn't always a
pretty picture and people need to know the truth for things to change. I am currently on a deployment in Arkansas under the lead of the national organizations, UAN and HSUS. We just seized 100 dogs, six cats and two guinea pigs. The conditions are nothing you can begin to imagine!
Homeward Bound wants to thank you for allowing our mission and their (the dogs) story to be heard!
You have a great magazine with some amazing talent!
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Monica Ailey
Correction:
In the October issue’s Dish Review of Lili’s Bistro, we listed incorrect hours of operation and contact information. The correct information is as follows: Hours of Operation: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Thu.; 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Address: 1310 W. Magnolia Ave. Phone: 817.877.0700.
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With so many phenomenal women in the community, we couldn’t possibly choose the recipients of this year’s Art of Giving Award without your help. The Art of Giving Award is bestowed to women who have enriched lives and improved livelihoods through their dedication to the community. Five incredible women are on the final ballot, so go to fwtx.com before Nov. 30 to cast your vote for these selfless givers.
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That Special Something
If you were in Fort Worth 20 years ago, you will remember restaurants like Juanita’s downtown, Mac’s House off Forrest Park and Celebration on Camp Bowie. These stable eateries each had a good run in the 80s and early 90s. Each was successful because they had something unique that set them apart. For Juanita’s, it was, among other things, the margaritas; for Mac’s House, it was their service and the classic Mac’s House dressing; and who can forget the home-style cooking at Celebration, where seconds on any other equally priced meal were free. Though running a restaurant is never easy, the competition back then was not nearly as fierce as it is today. It seems like I get a press release every week about a new restaurant opening.
Statistically speaking, nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, which isn’t a whole lot different than magazine publishing. The primary reasons for failure are a lack of start-up capital and/or a lack of experience. Not having enough money is easy enough to understand, but the experience factor is one that many think they can get by without.
Because being a doctor or a lawyer requires a license, most would
not consider attempting either of these professions without the proper experience. However, how many restaurants do you know that have failed because the owner simply didn’t have enough experience running a business? The answer is, a lot. They may be great in the kitchen, but running a thriving restaurant doesn’t just happen. In this very competitive industry, many factors are necessary to bring a restaurant success.
A successful restaurateur must offer something distinct to set its restaurant apart from the rest and keep its diners coming back frequently. That special “something” such as the chef coming out to talk with patrons, the extensive wine list, the live music, the design of the dining room, customer service, or the uniqueness or quality of food. These are all things that customers judge a business on and remain memorable in their minds.
In this month’s cover story, “Craving Comfort” (page 152), we ditched the diet to discover the most soul-satisfying food in local mom-and-pop restaurants. We also reveal the results for the 2009 Culinary Awards on page 159. Our readers picked the best in Fort Worth’s growing restaurant scene…from best bagels and barbecue to best atmosphere and service. Hundreds of ballots were cast via an online survey to determine the best in 70 categories. So, get ready to feast your eyes on the best in Fort Worth and surrounding counties. The following restaurants all have that special something that set them apart.
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Raising the Roof
Trinity Habitat for Humanity partnered with XTO Energy and Encore Acquisition to build two houses in Sundance Square within a four-day period. Mayor Mike Moncrief was among the participants that helped raise the first wall. For more information, turn to page 16.
Prized Play-By-Play
by Anahita Kalianivala
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters recently selected the TCU/ISP Sports Network as the best live play-by-play program in the state, particularly for the broadcast of the TCU vs. BYU football game, named No. 1 among collegiate and
Building Hope
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, the Trinity Habitat for Humanity, along with corporate partners XTO Energy and Encore Acquisition Company, decided to celebrate the occasion doing what they do best: building houses. The event, which took place from Sept. 24-28, left volunteers with only four days to blitz build two houses in downtown Fort Worth’s
professional entries. The competition is judged by Associated Press broadcasters from across the country. “Just to be awarded and get it once is a huge deal for us,” John Denton, color analyst, said of the multi-level competition.
Also on the crew are Brian
Sundance Square. In a ceremony held on the first day, Mayor Mike Moncrief along with representatives from Trinity Habitat, XTO, Encore Acquisition and Sundance Square, helped to raise the first wall. The homes, which were moved to their respective lots in Fort Worth, were later given to two local families, both of which have single moms. —Courtney Ortega
Estridge (play-by-play) and Jeff Williams (sideline reporter).
Estridge is hailed as the “Voice of the Horned Frogs,” serving as director of broadcasting and providing previously award-winning play-by-play for TCU football for the past 11 seasons. He is also cohost of “Galloway and Company,” heard on 103.3 FM ESPN, TCU’s flagship station. Of the award, Estridge said “It goes a long way in saying we’re doing the right thing.” Denton has been with the team for the past 20 years, adding insight to the action, and has enjoyed collaboration with CBS Radio Sports covering professional and collegiate sports. Williams is enjoying his 10th season as sideline reporter for TCU football and also serves as play-by-play announcer for TCU Women’s Basketball.
Estridge cites “continuity and passion” as essential to the network’s success. Both Estridge and Denton take pride in being the eyes and ears of listeners at home. Denton said, “The challenge is being right and accurate at the same rate the game is being played. We’re doing things on the fly just like the players and the coaches on the field.”
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haS oFFIcIally come to FoRt WoRth, thanKS In PaRt to PaulIe ayala. In his first promotional six-bout card, the former World Boxing Champion Ayala held his first show as a part of his company, Paulie ayala Productions, at LaGrave Field on Oct. 10. Headliners included both Texas Featherweight Champion casey Ramos and veteran Joe morales from San Antonio. Other local fighters on the card included lisa lamb, arthur trevino and miguel buendia. Ayala, who retired in 2004, has remained close to the sport that brought him success by stepping into the role of promoter. Ayala, who was named Fighter of the Year by Ring magazine in 1999, also owns the Paulie Ayala’s University of Hard Knocks Gym.—Courtney Ortega
Bronze Tribute
Farris Rookstool III hopes that tourists will be even more eager to visit Fort Worth after a statue of former President John F. Kennedy is placed downtown in General Worth Square— where Kennedy gave his final public speech, just hours before he was assassinated in Dallas. “I’ve always referred to the park project as the JFK Field of Dreams,” said Rook stool, who initiated the idea. “If you would build it, people would come.” The Fort Worth City Council has allotted $250,000—in coor dination with the Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc.—to fund the project, which includes the 8-foot bronze structure and other park improvements. A large part of those funds are coming from gas drilling revenues. The exact location of the statue will be on the west side of General Worth Square between the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Hilton Fort Worth, formerly known as Hotel Texas, where Kennedy spent his last night. Texas sculptor Lawrence M. Ludtke has already completed the statue. For now, the plan is to have the statue installed by Kennedy’s birthday, May 29.—Kimmy Daycock
Fast Food Nation
arlington has garnered the attention of hollywood. After a Men’s Health study dubbed the city the fast-food capital of the world, it wasn’t too long before they also caught the attention of former late night host Jay Leno. In the Men’s Health study, researchers searched for the city, per capita, with the most outlets for Taco Bell, Burger King, Wendy’s and McDonalds. Factor in the percentage of people that visit these restaurants, the frequency of these visits, and the number of cases of obesity, and Arlington came out on top. Leno, who debuted his new show, “The Jay Leno Show,” in September, became interested and as a segment for the show sent out a six-person crew to the Arlington area. The crew scoured the area, visiting a vast amount of eateries, including a couple healthy alternatives, such as fresh food store Green’s Produce. While it is still not clear what the focus of the segment
Better Than a Sweater
Elliot Goldman shares his reasoning behind creating The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever, a charitable gift catalog for the non-profit community. by
Kimmy Daycock
Since you founded this catalog, how have the charities and organizations benefited from the exposure they have received in The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever?” These people are doing wonderful work in the community. Not only does the catalog help from an exposure standpoint, it helps them break through the clutter and finally gives them a chance to tell everybody what they’re doing. Also, this year we’re putting a volunteer section in the catalog for people who can’t afford to donate but still want to help.
How has your previous experience in politics and entrepreneurship pushed you to where you are today? Generally, I build businesses. I build them to a certain size, and then I sell them. But The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever is
fascinating because I’m building an entire industry. There is no charitable gift catalog industry for the non-profit community.
It’s obvious that this catalog is unique in the sense that you’re not buying for yourself but actually giving back to others. What message do you want “shoppers” to get out of using the catalog? I remember my first donation and how wonderful it was. What if instead of spending money on an expensive sweater in a catalog, you give that $70 or $90 to an organization so that a homeless person can have a really special Christmas? You can have an impact in that person’s life. You can actually see a tangible, finite, understandable amount of money make a difference. While I think that
sometimes the hardest thing in the whole world is to give that first donation, the feeling that you get from giving is so much better than a sweater.
In addition to The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever, do you have any other ongoing projects? The Trinity Valley School hosted the Community Partner Workshop or as I call it, the philanthropy camp, which brought in students for the summer program. They spent two weeks learning about how charities work and how to allocate funds. Organizations came in to talk about their purposes. It was basically an immersion program in nonprofit giving, and at the end of it, the students got to allocate roughly $2,000 to the contributing organizations in any way they saw fit.
ElEctric EntrEprEnEur
Atlas p roperties, a Fort Worth real estate company, has acquired the historic Electric Building on W. 7th Street downtown Fort Worth. The art deco building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1929. After living in The Historic Electric Building Apartments during mid-2007, Atlas President Adam Blake “saw room for improvement” and submitted an offer to purchase the building.
Blake founded Atlas in 2004 before graduating from TCU’s Neeley School of Business in 2007. Blake’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to win the 2005 Global Student Entrepreneur Award, which is the premier award for student entrepreneurs attending a university.
Blake’s capitalistic college endeavor grew from specializing in single-family residential real estate to targeting commercial properties. “Residential real estate is difficult unless you do it in large volumes,” Blake said. “It was natural that I gravitated toward this building. Commercial real estate is a lot more interesting to me.”
Atlas is poised to engage the commercial market. Jordon Ringle with Atlas’ business development and sales said Atlas is a “young, motivated company. Being young helps because we come up with young, creative ways to do things,” Ringle said. “Atlas is constantly changing and evolving as an organization.”–Lauren Farrelly
Track Record
Lone Star Park has found a new owner in Global Gaming Solutions, an Oklahoma-based provider of gaming and entertainment services. The racetrack, which is located in Grand Prairie, was put on the market after Magna Entertainment, former operator of Lone Star, filed for bankruptcy in March. Global Gaming, which is wholly owned by Chickasaw Nation, also recently acquired Remington Park in Oklahoma City for around $80 million. In September they put in a bid of $27 million for ownership of Lone Star. Chickasaw Nation is also the owner of several casinos in Oklahoma, among them WinStar and Riverwind.—Courtney Ortega
Cats for Sale
LaGrave Field may no longer be home to the Fort Worth Cats. The city’s minor league baseball team, ballpark and 60 acres of surrounding real estate are for sale. Cats Executive Vice President and General Manager John Bilbow confirmed that Cats Owner Carl Bell has been in the process of finding a buyer for the past few months, but due to confidentiality agreements cannot disclose the progress of the negotiations. Whether the sale will include the team, ballpark and real estate bordering the Trinity River is unknown. Some prospective buyers are only interested in purchasing the individual assets. One potential bidder, Mike Balloun is a residential real estate developer from Arlington.
Bilbow said that while searching for a buyer, Bell will preserve the future of the Cats, a team steeped in Fort Worth history. Panther City first welcomed the Fort Worth Panthers baseball team in 1888. While the team was later named the Fort Worth Cats, the panther lives on in the team’s mascot Dodger, who was introduced when the team returned to LaGrave Field in 2002. Despite uncertainty regarding the Cats’ future, Bilbow is confident that Fort Worth will see baseball next year. –Lauren Farrelly
Facelift on Third
Downtown Fort Worth will soon be receiving a major make over. After voicing concerns about space and flow, plans have started to overhaul the 15-block stretch of Third Street, located in the heart of Sundance Square. Officials have even sought input from the public through the planning process, holding a meeting back in September that invited the public to share their design ideas. The idea of upgrading Third Street has long been in the works. First considered back in 1988, it was put on the back burner. Now plans have moved forward to make Third Street more appealing and accessible, with inviting streetscapes. HOK, an architectural, engineering and consulting firm, has been hired to create a conceptual street design from the input that has been received. While the improvements aim to make the area more inviting, they could include trees, crosswalk pavers, and new furnishing such as benches and trash cans to name a few.–Courtney Ortega
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Musical Journey
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, music director for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, opens listeners’ ears to the musical legacy of South America.
Ever since childhood, Miguel Harth-Bedoya said music has been an essential part of his life. “I was surrounded by folk music because my mom was a chorus conductor,” Harth-Bedoya said. “So I just grew up in that environment singing and listening to choral music, and it just became a part of my system.”
When he was in his teens, Harth-Bedoya said he already knew he wanted to be a conductor, which has turned out to be a decision that has evolved his entire career. And now, he tours the world. He released a
brand new CD in July 2009, and he has had a prominent impact on the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as the music director.
The CD titled INTI is a selective compilation of Peruvian works spanning over the past three centuries. The tracks on the album were researched and chosen by Harth-Bedoya himself, which he said were works that he wanted to perform.
INTI, which is named after the Sun in Quechua, comes from an ancient Incan language that is still used today. Historically, the name goes back to the days of the powerful Incan empire where the sun was
acclaimed as a vital part of human life. According to Marino Martinez, a cultural and musical researcher, the CD’s title INTI “reveals to us a sonorous universe that has awakened after a long night.”
Preceding the release of the new CD, Harth-Bedoya helped put together a multimedia project known as the Caminos del Inka tour.
Harth-Bedoya said he was inspired to create the Caminos del Inka as a musical journey because he wanted, “to be able to present music from South America in a context that had not been done before.” Even following the tour, Caminos del Inka inspired Harth-Bedoya to release INTI
INTI includes works that were live recordings, which Harth-Bedoya said had to be scheduled in advance.
The CD also contains works from a variety of Peruvian composers such as Baltasar Martínez y Compañón, Gabriela Frank and Jimmy López.
“For the first time, we have a recording that brings to light the depth, breadth and dynamism of Peruvian orchestral music,” Harth-Bedoya said in a press release for INTI “The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has been an incredible partner in this journey, which has only just begun.”
The CD compilation has a valuable amount of repertoire, which listeners will be able to enjoy. “The main thing is to let the music do the job,” Harth-Bedoya said. “The music is listenable, and it’s easy to take with you and make a part of your life.”
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BASS
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november 2009 shows
The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall serves as a permanent home to major performing arts organizations of Fort Worth. It is also a premiere venue for promulgating arts education and contributing to the cultural life of Fort Worth and the Tarrant County area.
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.
All Tchaikovsky Nov. 1..............................................
The Wonderful Sounds of Music with the von Trapp Children
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Caminos del Inka Nov. 20
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Home for the Holidays Nov. 27
OTHER PRODUCTIONS
In addition to the Fort Worth Opera and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Bass Performance Hall hosts other attractions as to enhance the range, quality and accessibility of cultural fare available to the public.
Jon Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine offers foodies and faithful patrons a taste of his signature flavor in the form of his first cookbook. by Courtney
Ortega
Jon Bonnell does not disappoint and provides readers with a delicious mix of the Creole, Mexican and Southwestern cuisine he has become most known for. Bonnell describes his merger of flavors as: “an upscale twist on fine foods in the Lone Star State.”
The Fort Worth native capitalizes on beautiful imagery to accompany his recipes, ranging from Rocky Mountain Elk Tacos to Chile Relleno. With images so appetizing they look good enough to eat, you’ll have a tough time deciding which of his culinary offerings to settle on for tonight’s dinner party.
Bonnell, who wrote the book himself, breaks each recipe down step by step in a way that even the most challenged of chefs have a chance at creating a five-star meal. Be warned however that some of Bonnell’s recipes require ingredients that cannot be retrieved by just a quick run to your
Sizzle and Twang
local grocery store. Items such as axis venison backstrap, quail, and buffalo ribs are staples at Bonnell’s restaurants and are just a few of the ingredients that you will have to plan accordingly for before preparation. Helping to take the anxiety out of that, Bonnell is even gracious enough to share the locations that such items can be obtained.
As Bonnell’s first cookbook outing, he does an excellent job of celebrating the art of food and Texas cuisine. His love for this city and for food pours throughout every page. Like a true labor of love, Bonnell’s passion transcends, and it will only be more interesting to see where he takes us from here.
Mike Micallef’s Reata: Legendary Texas Cuisine transforms the way dinner is done. Eating in has never tasted so good. by Caitlin Rodgers
rant’s best known salads, soups, and drinks like the Texas Wedge, Fred’s Spicy Chicken Gumbo, and Alpine Ice Tea. Wanting the recipes to be the best, Mike Micallef personally tested, and in some cases retested each recipe in his own home kitchen. Nothing is too difficult to concoct after following the step-by-step instructions.
It’s hard to know Fort Worth and not know Reata. From the pre-tornado 35th floor of the Bank One Building to its current 20,000-square-foot home in the heart of downtown, Reata is a Fort Worth legend. And just like its well-deserved reputation, the restaurant’s cookbook Reata: Legendary Texas Cuisine created by Reata president Mike Micallef, is about much more than how to make their famous CF Chicken Fried Steak.
At its core, Reata is a restaurant known for melodic mélanges of Texas, Mexican, Southwestern and Creole cuisine. Reata: Legendary Texas Cuisine is no different. The best of the best, the book features nearly 100 phenomenal recipes for starters, soups, salads, sides, mains, desserts and drinks. Dishes like the Blackened Buffalo Rib Eye and Tenderloin Tamales boast the uniqueness of Reata. Sides like Best Damn Macaroni and Cheese Ever and desserts such as the Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding and Dessert Tacos prove that sometimes, the best things do come in small packages. The book also includes recipes for many of the restau-
On top of the nearly 100 recipes, the photography featured in the book is a feast for the eyes. Beyond the sharp and creative images of food, the book is filled with snapshots of the memorabilia that decorates the two Reata restaurants, here and in Alpine, and even includes images of the rugged and beautiful West Texas landscape. You almost get the feeling that you are peaking in the Micallef’s family photo album, not a restaurant’s cookbook.
The photos paired with the unpretentious hospitality in Micallef’s voice invites readers to the conclusion that the Reata Restaurants are genuine Texas at its best. From beginning to end, Reata: Legendary Texas Cuisine not only showcases the restaurant’s famous food, but also shares the story of one family’s love affair with the Lone Star State and the adventurous journey they’ve taken to turn a dream born in the Davis Mountains of West Texas into two wildly successful cuisine destinations.
What better gift to give this season to someone who loves and lives in Fort Worth or merely wishes they did? Or for someone who loves to cook and hasn’t experienced the legend of Reata firsthand? Better yet, Reata: Legendary Texas Cuisine could be the key to your next successful dinner party. Don’t worry, we won’t tell them where you got the recipes.
fwliving
Up a Creek
At Rough Creek Lodge and Resort, you won’t be up a creek without a paddle. While staying at the sophisticated country getaway, the Glen Rose resort provides a list of 82 things to do, including a visit to Rough Creek Chapel. As a wedding destination, Rough Creek was named one of the top places in the world to get married. To learn more, turn to page 34.
30 HealTH & BeauTy
fwliving:health & beauty
Homemade Beauty
The most vitamin-rich beauty remedies can be found in your very own kitchen. Follow these simple do-it-yourself recipes for spa-like results, not to mention practically edible beauty treatments.
Brown Sugar Body Scrub
1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
Mix to form a paste and gently scrub your body.
Detoxifying Facial Mask
3 tablespoons ground chia seeds
1/2 avocado
Avocados are packed with Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant for the skin. Mix and apply to face. Leave on for 30 minutes.
Lash Conditioner
1/2 tablespoon sweet oil
1/2 tablespoon apricot kernel oil
Mascara can leave lashes dry and brittle. Coat lashes lightly with lash wand and leave on overnight. Use weekly.
Moisturizing Hair Mask
1/2 cup banana
1/4 cup avocado
1 tablespoon wheat germ oil
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
Puree to form a paste and apply to hair after shampooing.
Vanilla Honey Bath
1 cup sweet almond oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup liquid soap
1 tablespoon vanilla
Stir ingredients and swirl into bathtub under running water.
Apple Vinegar Hair Rinse
1 cup warm water
1 small lemon
3 teaspoons apple vinegar
Stir ingredients and rinse through hair weekly to remove build up.
creating allure both inside and out by Jennifer casseday-blair
fwliving:style
Into the Night
Delicate accents in exaggerated sizes make strong statements and can intensify the simplest of garments. Pair bold or oversized fashion jewelry with last year’s little black dress to create a glowing look for a night out. Striking pieces such as these are fundamentals this season.
(A) Oversized Bead Necklace, Fragments, $170, Neiman Marcus
(B) Enamel Hinged Bracelet, M.C.L. by Mathew Campbell Laurenza, $1325, Neiman Marcus
(C) Chandelier Earrings, Badgley Mischka, $240, Neiman Marcus
(D) Gold Multi-Square Bracelet, Badgley Mischka, $350, Neiman Marcus
fashion finds and trendsetters by Jennifer casseday-blair
fwliving:active lifestyle
Roughin’ It?
At Rough Creek Lodge and Resort, guests sit in the lap of luxury with a plethora of entertainment options and personalized services from a dedicated staff.
Sitting on 11,000 acres of Hill Country just outside of Glen Rose, Rough Creek boasts amenities and activities that include a first-class restaurant, spa and a staff whose service is unmatched. However it’s not all hot tubs and pedicures. “We’re what I like to call country sophisticated,” says Rough Creek’s general manager, Paul Boccafogli.
And it’s true. Some of Rough Creek’s most impressive features are its hunting and fishing facilities. Described as “room service on 11,000 acres,” guests are treated to personal attention, experienced hunting dogs, and top-notch professional Texas hunting and fishing guides.
“Its location is ideal. It's only 90 minutes outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and it beats having to travel out of state or by plane to get this kind of hunting experience,” says Boccafogli. With four lakes sitting nearby, Rough Creek offers guests the chance to catch largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and perch. Guided fishing tours and fishing boats are available to overnight guests, while non-guests also have the option to fish for $150 per day.
With amenities like these, it’s no surprise that Rough Creek sees around 10,000 overnight guests per year. As a destination for conferences and meetings, the lodge is a home away from home for many corporate businesses. “Not only do we get people from other parts of the country, but also other parts of the world,” Boccafogli says.
And as if there isn’t already enough for guests to do, Rough Creek’s Web site boasts
a list of “82 Things to Do” while staying at the lodge, some of which are included in the resort fee. Among those included are familyfriendly activities such as fossil hunting, zip lining, old-fashioned hayrides, nature trails and a petting corral complete with miniature goats and horses.
If you’re looking for something more grown-up that doesn’t include hunting, Rough Creek has something for you as well. Guests can take cooking classes with world-renowned and resident chef Gerard Thompson as you whip up one of his signature dishes, like grilled marinated Texas quail or tortilla soup.
Boccafogli says Rough Creek has been designed to serve the leisure purposes of all. “There’s so much for everyone to enjoy, and we’ve made it to where both those seeking an individual experience and those seeking a family friendly one can enjoy themselves,” Boccafogli says.
But it doesn’t stop there. Looking to get married soon? You too should look no further than Rough Creek, who received the honor of
being named one of the top five places in the world to get married by Peter Greensburg, of NBC’s “The Today Show.” Rough Creek offers the use of not just their executive and pastry chefs for your wedding needs, but to ease your wedding pains as well, there’s a certified wedding consultant on hand. The memories guests have after their stay at Rough Creek are by far priceless. “Out here, you get a real sense that you’re in Texas,” Boccafogli says. “And you just can’t get that anywhere else.”
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fwliving:cooking
Beautiful Pumpkins
Thanksgiving is the perfect time for pumpkins to shine, and in more than just pies. Here are some fun, unique and delicious ways to serve up one of our favorite fall treasures.
For years, our family tradition has been to serve pumpkin soup from a pumpkin tureen, as we are all waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be served. Teacups are set up on top of our baby grand piano or sideboard and, with a flourish, my daughter or granddaughter sweep in with the filled pumpkin tureen and ladle the soup. To keep it simple, the soup is basically chicken stock, and we don’t even use spoons since the soup can be sipped from the teacups. You might want to start this tradition in your family.
Pumpkin Pie Dip is like eating an over-the-top, creamy pumpkin pie, except it’s a lavish spread to slather on crackers or my favorite, ginger snaps.
Pumpkin Spice Cake and Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie are delicious desserts that could end up being year-round favorites. For a crispy snack, roast up some tasty Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds. You’ll find the recipe on our Web site, fwtx.com. So grab some pumpkins and let’s get cookin’!
By Judie Byrd
PumPkin SPice cake
Yield: 1, 9-inch, 2-layer cake or 8-inch, 3-layer cake
inGRedienTS:
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups pumpkin pie filling
Zest of one orange
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray cake pans with nonstick coating.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Beat in pumpkin pie filling and zest. Measure flour and place on top of sugar mixture in the mixing bowl. On top of flour, place baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Use a spoon to lightly stir dry ingredients together, then beat batter until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until cake is just done in the center. Cool cakes 5 minutes before removing from pans. When cool, fill and frost with Orange-Almond Cream Icing.
1 cup chopped fresh pumpkin (trimmed from inside pumpkin)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 quarts chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Using a sharp, thin knife (a boning knife if possible) cut off top of the pumpkin, forming a tureen with lid. Trim filaments from lid. Use a spoon to scoop filaments and seeds from pumpkin. (Reserve seeds for Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds.) To make the chopped fresh pumpkin, carve off a thin layer of pulp from around the inside of the tureen and the underside of lid.
2. In a soup pot or large saucepan, heat butter over and sauté chopped pumpkin pulp and onion until very tender. Add chicken stock and simmer 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour hot soup into pumpkin tureen and serve.
3. Plan ahead: Carve pumpkin up to two days ahead of your event. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. At the last minute, pour hot soup into the tureen and ladle into teacups.
PumPkin Pie diP
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
inGredienTS:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Beat together cream cheese and sugar. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg and beat until smooth. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until dip thickens. Serve as a spread on ginger snap cookies or crackers.
PumPkin ice cream Pie
Yield: 1, 8-inch pie to serve 6
inGredienTS:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1, 9-inch Ginger Snap Crust (recipe follows)
In a mixing bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Stir in ice cream. Pile mixture into pie shell and immediately place in freezer. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
inGredienTS:
Ginger Snap crust
1 3/4 cups crushed ginger snaps
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg white
Preheat oven to 375°. In a mixing bowl, place ginger snap crumbs, butter, brown sugar and egg white. Use a fork to combine well. Press mixture into bottom and sides of pie pan. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before adding filling.
Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. Watch her daily FamilyNet Cable TV show, “Judie Byrd’s Kitchen.” For details, check out judiebyrd.com.
Special thanks to central market for supplying the groceries used in preparing these dishes.
“When my class graduated from Weatherford College, I was class president of the graduating group. There was unanimous agreement that the one we wanted to make our commencement address was County Attorney Jack Borden. That was, by my calculation, 68 years ago, but I still remember his words. His title was “Ordeal by Education.” He told us of the medieval rules by which persons charged with offenses as a test of their innocence would be subjected to ordeals, sometimes painful such as being thrown into deep water and left to struggle free. Education and other arduous experiences of life might serve as trials of our survivability, he warned, and encouraged us to persevere and surmount. He has been, for those of us who have observed him over a goodly portion of these eventful 101 years, a great role model and an inspiration.”
–Former U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jim Wright
A “Dad-Burn” Country Lawyer
Jack Borden—raising the bar at 101
by Gail Bennison
It’s
“The funniest thing Jack ever said to me was on our dealership’s 35th anniversary. He said, ‘Jerry, life’s like a roll of toilet paper. The shorter it gets, the faster it goes.’”—Jerry Durant
a beautiful September afternoon in Weatherford, Texas. Jack Borden has been working in his law office on Santa Fe Drive since 6:30 a.m. He’s just finished his bowl of Parker County peach cobbler, and he’s a happy camper.
“Come on in, young lady,” he says, rising from his chair. (Everyone is young to Jack Borden, you understand.) “Shut the door so we can have some quiet.”
He points to a paperboard sign—one of many in his roomy office—that’s tucked into the carriage of an old typewriter: “Cows May Come and Cows May Go, But the Bull in This Place Goes On Forever”
It’s evident that this smiling, blue-eyed 101-year-old lawyer is about to hold “story court.”
“Is the recorder on? Well, I’ve been chewing tobacco for 91 years. And they say it’s going to kill me,” Borden begins, laughing. “What’s going to kill me is the price going up! And just so you know, all of my stories are true,” he said. “I don’t vouch for the others.”
If it’s true that you can determine a great fisherman by the number of fish in his basket, then Jack Borden must be one heck of a fisherman. By all accounts, he is a sterling example of determination, kindness, sincerity, humility, stamina and hope. And as our readers will see, he is a religious man, a dedicated community servant, a master storyteller, an inspiration to all who know him, and a “dad-burn” fine country lawyer—which is all he ever wanted to be in the first place. Well, except for the preacher thing.
“When I was a kid, I wanted to be a preacher,” Borden begins an old story smiling. “After I baptized my black cat—in the name of the Holy Ghost—in mother’s freshly churned buttermilk, I mostly thought of pain when thinking of becoming a preacher.”
Born the son of a sharecropper, Borden recalls weeding the cornfields at age 5. “I don’t ever remember not working,” he said. He was a high school dropout, but at the age of 21, Borden managed to enroll at Weatherford College. “You didn’t need a high school diploma back in those days,” he explained. “You just had to show you could do the work.” Weatherford College would later honor Borden with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Carlos Harnett Award, and the Alumnus of the Year Award—the first person to receive all three
major awards in the history of the college. The local folks said he wouldn’t finish.
The determined young man graduated with an Associate’s degree in 1931 and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin in pursuit of a law degree. Again people told him he wouldn’t last and that he should return to the farm to what he knew. In 1936, with law degree in hand, he returned to Weatherford. His first job was as an assistant district attorney. He was later elected to the office of District Attorney.
“I have always thought of Jack Borden as a young man,” said former U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jim Wright, 86. “Jack was not just any young man, but an important young man to all of us and to our community,” Wright said. “Sometimes when there was a trial in which Parker County was involved, we teenage boys would crowd into the courtroom to watch our hero at work. He was not a perpetual hard-nosed, hell-for-leather denunciator,” Wright continued. “Prosecution was not his first choice. I had the opportunity to observe, close up, a couple of examples involving contemporaries of mine in which County Attorney Borden steered them away from being formally prosecuted for minor infraction, led them into making fitting amends to any offended party, and set them on the straight and steady path to the good life and productive careers.”
Borden remembers one of the boys he helped. “He came years later to my office and thanked me for steering him in the right direction,” Borden said. The young man had become a practicing attorney, and Borden’s influence set it in motion.
“Everyone in town respected Jack Borden in those days, even a few abstemious old women who thought it mildly unbecoming that he sometimes chewed tobacco,” Wright added. Weatherford resident, law partner, former FBI agent and close friend, Roy Grogan, 83, says that Borden’s love of the law, life and people is mirrored in his stories. “It makes you wonder what influenced him the most,” Grogan said. “What made him so sensitive to the needs and emotions of people? Whatever it was, we can only be thankful. He’s my mentor and will always be my friend, really one of a kind for a lot of reasons, and he relates to people of every kind. He probably probates more wills than any lawyer in Parker County,” he said.
Borden tried to join the army in 1942, but
was denied due to his color blindness. Wanting to stay in law enforcement, he applied for and was accepted as a special agent for the FBI in Washington D.C., where he worked for four years. Borden is one of the oldest living former FBI agents.
One month before his 100th birthday, he attended the celebration of the 100th birthday of the FBI, which was held in Dallas. “I was seated in the VIP row,” Borden said. “Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison gave a speech. Then the agent in charge introduced me. I told someone afterwards that more people came by to shake hands with me than with Senator Hutchison. I was astonished.”
In 1945 he returned to Weatherford and opened his first law firm. A practicing attorney for more than seven decades, Borden is among the oldest members of the State Bar of Texas. He works a minimum of 40 hours a week, specializing in real estate and probate work. He arrives at the practice early in the morning, goes home for lunch at 10:45 a.m., rests in bed for 45 minutes—doctor's orders after a bout with pneumonia a few years back—returns to work by 12:45 p.m. and stays until at least 4.
"As long as you’re able, you ought to use what God gave you,” Borden says. “I know I’m here for a reason, and with enough of a mind to do what it is I'm supposed to be doing. And why would I want to waste my education? A lot of people waste their education," he said.
He grew up in what was then known as Borden Community. Jack Borden is the third of six children born on Clear Fork Creek to John Samuel Borden and Bess Wallis on Aug. 5, 1908. “I had the best parents a person could ever hope for,” Borden said.
Lake Weatherford now envelops most of the original Borden lands. His great grandfather first settled the area in 1854. Jack’s siblings include Willie Mae, Finis Cleveland, Erma Neal, Sammye and C.B. Jack has survived them all except his brother, C.B., who is 98 and very much alive in Fort Worth.
C.B. rivals his older brother in storytelling but admits he’s always had to ride behind him. C.B. explains: “Well, you see, the Borden School only went to 6th grade, and Jack and I had to ride this roan horse named Shorty about three miles to the Dicey school after that,” he begins one of several stories he intends to spin this rainy afternoon. “Jack got to ride in the
“The values and principles that make Jack Borden who he is, though, has nothing to do with partisan principles. What Jack is about is being a part of the solution.” —Zan Prince
saddle, and I had to ride behind the saddle. I’ve been riding behind Jack for a long time, but I have now turned that position over to John,” he said laughing. “John” is John Westhoff, their nephew and Jack’s longtime law partner at Borden and Westhoff in Weatherford.
“See, I call my brother the pro bono man,” C.B. said. “Jack’s given more free legal advice than anybody in Texas. People regularly come by his office and say, ‘Well, hello, Jack. I just stopped by to see how you’re doing. I’m so glad you’re doing so well… By the way, while I’m here would you look at this contract?’ And, of course, he does,” C.B. said chuckling.
“They also seek advice when he opens the First Baptist Church house every Sunday morning,” adds Westhoff. “We do have a pattern of practice here,” Westhoff said. “We come to work, and we work hard. We help our clients. We try to be reasonable with our fees, even though it isn’t easy sometimes. These patterns are what I’ve learned after 36 years of working with Jack. And I only have 41 years to go,” Westhoff said laughing. “Jack is just Jack,” Westhoff continued. “People looking for a lawyer in Parker County are directed to Jack, not to Mr. Borden. When he talks to you, he’s genuinely interested and always pays close attention to what people are saying. He never forgets the name of anyone he’s
met and always looks you straight in the eye. That’s the kind of man and lawyer he is… a unique individual.”
Weatherford automotive dealer Jerry Durant has known Borden as far back as he can remember, to the 1950s, he says. And he recently sold Borden a new silver Cadillac. “On Star is my friend. They always know where I am,” Borden notes. “Anytime I’ve ever been around Jack, there’s just been a whole lot of wisdom and humor,” Durant said. “I love to listen to all the old stories. The funniest thing Jack ever said to me was on our dealership’s 35th anniversary. He said, ‘Jerry, life’s like a roll of toilet paper. The shorter it gets, the faster it goes.’ When something bad happens, he’ll say, ‘Jerry, God’s got a reason for it.’ Whenever he says it that way, it seems to make it alright,” Durant said.
In addition to his career, Borden has remained active in his community. He was elected to public office four times, each time unopposed. He served as the mayor of Weatherford from 1960-1964 and was recognized as the Outstanding Citizen of Weatherford in 2005.
“This is a coveted award in Parker County and in Weatherford,” said Mary Kemp, 82, friend and Parker County historical author. Kemp and Weatherford historian, Leon Tan
Borden’s biography, “Boots to Briefcases” in 2003. All sales of the book are donated to charity, Borden notes.
“When Jack got the award, I think it was the first time any of us had seen him speechless,” Kemp said laughing. Borden noted that a lot of people thought the honor was long overdue. “I don’t think so,” he said. “How many people get an award like this at 97 years of age? I like that bragging right!”
Borden and Tanner have a shared joke they both like to tell. “Well, when the book came out, I was in the office one day feeling all happy and thinking that my life was just about perfect and that I’d died and gone to Heaven for sure,” Borden says. “There was a knock on the door, and Leon Tanner walked in. I told him that I knew then that I wasn’t in Heaven,” Borden says laughing. Says Tanner: “Jack’s worried about me getting him back about that comment. He’s told everybody that story, one time in a crowd of 500! Someday I’ll get him back. He’s worrying about it too.”
Borden’s grandmother was among the first depositors of First National Bank of Weatherford. Her grandson served on its board from 1955-1977. Zan Prince serves as a board member for First National Bank of Weatherford, and as the Republican Party Chairman for Parker County. “I’m a member of the First Baptist Church in Weatherford,” Prince begins. “Jack has been a greeter there for over 50 years. And it’s special. You have those people in your lives that are constants. You can count on Jack Borden to lift your spirit and make your day,” she said.
Borden describes himself politically as a yellow dog Democrat and has voted in that direction for more than 70 years. “The values and principles that make Jack Borden who he is, though, has nothing to do with partisan principles,” Prince said. “What Jack is about is being a part of the solution.”
Friend and member of the First Baptist Church in Weatherford, Roger Grizzard says: “To me, Jack Borden at the church is like a light bulb in a dark room. I always make it a point to go shake his hand every Sunday morning for several reasons. I admire that at his age he still wants to be a greeter and he still wants to be an example of what a Christian should be. He has always lived his life the way a Christian should.”
Rose Page, who Borden calls his “24-7 girl,”
Jack Borden in 1911, at age 3, with his sister, Willie Mae, beloved English Bulldog, Bob, and Jack’s father, Sam Borden.
has been his caretaker and social secretary for more than four years. “I feel honored, humbled and blessed to be able to take care of this wonderful man whom everyone loves and adores,” Page said. “I’m grateful that the Lord allowed me to be a part of his life… He has deserved every honor that has been bestowed upon him. He is an example of a true Christian with God in his heart for his fellow man,” Page said.
Mark Riley, Parker County judge for more than a decade, describes Borden as a delightful individual because of his stories and what he adds to everyone’s life. “As an attorney, he knows the law, and he takes very good care of his clients, and in court, Jack comes in and he has his business in order. It’s boom, boom, boom…never leaves anything out,” Riley said. “The joke in the courtroom is that when Jack finishes, he’ll ask, ‘Judge, any questions?’ My response is always, ‘No, Jack, you never let me ask any questions.’
said.
Of course, he always has a story to tell, and we allow for that because that’s the advantage of being in your hometown court. I’m just proud to be the judge to preside over the court in which he practices.”
In 2004, Borden became a co-host of a radio program on KYQX Weatherford station. The program features history from all the communities in Parker County. It was originated and hosted by Jamie Bodiford. The program is still on the air every Friday morning, and Borden still makes appearances. “He knows so much history about Weatherford and Parker County,” Bodiford said. “And of course his stories are so funny.”
Bodiford recalls watching Borden ride in the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse parades years ago. “He always had that cigar in his mouth and was so good to the young people,” she said. Borden is a charter member and the charter writer for the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse. He also is the oldest living member and still rides in the parades. “But I ride in a car with a lot of horsepower now, instead of a horse,” Borden
In 2008, the Experience Works Organization selected Borden as the Outstanding Older Worker in the state of Texas. Congresswoman Kay Granger presented Borden with a box and a certificate, which read: “This flag of the United States of America was flown over the United States Capitol, at the request of Hon. Kay Granger and members of Congress.”
In September, 2009, the same organization chose Borden as America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker. He traveled to Washington D.C. where, once again, the Hon. Kay Granger presented Borden with a flag that had been flown over the Capitol.
“Jack Borden provides a true inspiration for seniors and all Texans,” Granger said in an e-mail for this story. “He has demonstrated a life-long commitment to the economy. It has been a pleasure to watch Mr. Borden receive the recognition he has earned. I am proud to have had the opportunity to present Mr. Borden with a flag to honor his service.”
With all the awards and accomplishments, most people, including Jack Borden, will say that his greatest joy was his marriage to Edith Jordan-Borden. They married in 1940. She died in 2006 after a 7-year-long illness. Her husband rarely left her side. “Edith was the most
amazing woman you could ever know,” Borden said. Indeed, Edith was amazing. She never went to law school, studied law in her husband’s office, passed the bar exam and became the first woman attorney in Parker County.
Edith and Jack are both amazing, according to Weatherford friends and travel buddies, Boley and Evelyn Pearson. The couples went on fishing trips to Red River for more than three decades. “They never had children of their own,” Boley Pearson said. “But they loved children and were so good with our five grandsons who accompanied us on our trips.”
Jack Borden is proud to be a lawyer. He hopes he has served and will continue to serve as a good example for younger generations, practicing law in a way that will encourage them to become lawyers.
His secret to longevity: “Not dying.” On life in general: “Live your life so the preacher won’t have to tell lies about you at your funeral.” On diplomacy: “The ability to let someone else have your way.” On the subject of retirement: “Well, when you come in here and see my head on my hands on this desk, and I’m not talking anymore, I’ve retired,” he said.
Jack Borden at age 21, while attending Weatherford College in 1929.
Jack Borden says his greatest joy was his marriage to Edith Jordan-Borden. They married in 1940.
2009 Gift Guide Holiday
It’s that time of year again…frantic holiday crowds, last-minute wrapping and those people on your holiday list that are impossible to shop for. Stress not, we have searched stores galore to bring you the best options in town for all of your gift-giving needs. We’ve even further eliminated the guesswork by breaking down our gift choices into six different areas of interest for your effortless shopping pleasure so that you will be ahead of the game this holiday season.
by Kelly Dragues
Produced by Craig Sylva and Jennifer Casseday-Blair/photography by Jason Kindig/special thanks to Lauren Farrelly, style assistant
Fashion aFicionado
For the friends and family who remain current with runway trends and who always leave home looking perfectly polished, here are recommendations designed just for them.
(A) Phillip Stein Watch, $1,060. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus. com. Please a stylish man with this eye-catching sterling watch.
(B) Loro Piana Scarf, $1,290. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus.com. The finest cashmere will prepare the lucky receiver of this gift for any unexpected chill.
(C) Cocktail Ring, $240. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus.com. Anyone will want to make a statement with this dazzling number. It will bring joy to anyone’s holiday.
(D) IKE BEHAR Shirt, $225; (E) Emenegildo Zegna Tie, $180. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus.com. A perfectly crisp dress shirt will make any man smile. This silk necktie will make a splendid accessory.
(F) Fashion Rules! Game, $65. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus. com. This game looks like a coffee table book and plays like a trivia game. With questions like “What was Coco Chanel’s greatest quote?” this is bound to test your style knowledge.
(G) Nicole Miller Silk Pleated Dress, $440. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus.com. Heads will definitely turn for the wearer of this dress. It’s perfect for the showstopper on your list that adores attention.
Nature eNthusiast
These cool products call to the nature lover in everyone. Whether their time is spent hiking, fishing, camping or biking, there should be something on our list that your loved ones will appreciate.
(A) Patagonia Nano Pullover, $150. Backwoods, backwoods. com. Stay warm and look good in this great colored jacket.
(B) Abel Super 8 Fly Fishing Reel, $880. Backwoods, backwoods.com. You will definitely catch their attention with this brightly colored reel. Choose from different finishes that resemble different fish; this one is a Roosterfish.
(C) Electra Bike, $550. Colonels Bicycles, colonelbikes.com. Whether they ride for fitness, fun, convenience, conservation or recreation, the receivers of this gift will be very stylish in this cruiser.
(D) Leatherman Skeletool, $96. Backwoods, backwoods.com. The ultimate tool that they will actually use provides essential functions—a knife, screwdriver, pliers and a bottle opener while being surprisingly lightweight.
(E) Vibram Five Fingers Shoes, $110. Backwoods, backwoods. com. Five Fingers are all the rage. They offer the joy of going barefoot with the protection of a sure-footed grip. Wear them for a range of activities from fitness training and yoga to kayaking and sailing.
(F) Osprey Exos Backpack, $179. Backwoods, backwoods. com. This ultra-light pack is great for any hiker on your list.
GadGet Fanatic
Gadget lovers can sometimes be the most difficult to shop for, with new products hitting the market all the time. What was hot last season might be obsolete the next. Check out these unique presents that will enhance the technological lifestyles of lucky recipients.
(A) Sony MDRXB700 Extra Bass Series Headphones, $129.99. RadioShack, radioshack.com. Know anyone who is either hard of hearing or likes to stay up late watching television? These could change their lives.
(B) Samsung 12.2 Megapixel Digital Camera, $299.99. Best Buy, bestbuy. com. Tired of asking strangers to snap your photos? This new little gadget makes it very easy to get the picture you want.
(C) Mini Netbook 10v, $299, Dell, dell.com. The newest rage in laptop computers is convenient and less expensive. It’s perfect for just about everyone on your list.
(D) Grill Alert Talking Remote Meat Thermometer, $69.95. Brookstone, brookstone.com. Talk about taking the work out of cooking. This little gadget alerts you when your meat is ready to remove from the grill. It’s perfect for the carnivorous love in your life.
(E) iPod 8GB Nano, $149.99. Best Buy, bestbuy.com. This old dog has some new tricks with a new design, video recording/watching capabilities and a new FM tuner. Don’t be the only one that doesn’t get one.
(F) Ion Record-Ripping Turntable with USB Output, $149.95. Brookstone, brookstone.com. This is a great addition to any music lover’s collection. Turn those old vinyl LPs into MP3s in a hurry.
Perfect Host
Need a holiday gift for the friend who’s always planning, hosting or preparing for a party? Here is what we have our eyes on this year. Wrap up one of these top picks to make sure the invites keep on coming.
(A) Gourmet Coffee, $10.50 per pound. Aduro Bean Micro-Roasters, adurobean.com. A coffee lover’s dream come true, this organic gourmet coffee will be ideal for a superior coffee break.
(B) Fish Salt and Pepper Shaker, $90. Lawrence’s, 817.731.2772. Novelty pieces such as these are fun for when guests gather around the table. They will perfectly season any host’s meals.
(C) Wine Lover’s Gift Basket, $50Put A Cork In It, putacorkinitwine.com. Exceptional wines for the expert palate.
Silver Bowl with Faux Bamboo P.S. The Letter, pstheletter.com. This handsome bowl will add elegance to any table.
(E) “Mastering the Art of French Cooking: The 40th-Anniversary Edition, Volume One” by Julia Child, $28. Barnes and Noble Bookstores, barnesandnoble.com. Gift this book and reap the benefits of savory French cuisine in the near future.
(F) Cigars, price varies; (G) Black Ostrich Case, $89.95; (H) Humidor, $198. Pops Safari Cigar, popssafari.com. The perfect gift for any cigar aficionado.
(I) Gingerbread, $24. Daddy Ray’s Famous Gingerbread, daddyraysgingerbread.com. Anyone with good taste will enjoy indulging in rich, full-flavored gingerbread.
PhilanthroPist
Give the gift that really does keep on giving. Here’s what to buy for the big-hearted friends that are always thinking of others. These guilt-free purchases allow you to get the gift you need and support a great cause.
(A) Estée Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Pink Collection, Jeweled Pin, $12; Golden Ribbons Mirrored Compact, $22; Lip Design Collection, $55. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, neimanmarcus. com. Any product from the Pink Ribbon Collection will help Estée Lauder donate $500,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
(B) (Product) RED T-shirts, $28. Gap, gap.com. Half of the profits go to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.
(C) Kidmia T-shirt, $40. Kidmia.org. Proceeds benefit Kidmia, whose mission is to facilitate lasting change in the lives of orphaned children in rural Ethiopia.
(D) TOMS Shoes, Mens Cordones, $69. Shoe Gypsy, shoegypsy.com. For each pair of these canvas kicks sold, Toms provides footwear to disadvantaged youth.
(E) Feed/Read 3 Tote Bag, $25. Barnes and Noble Bookstores, barnesandnoble.com. For each canvas tote sold, Barnes and Noble Bookstore will give three school lunches and three books to children in Nepal. The bags are reusable, so the gift receivers can tote their groceries as an added bonus.
Globetrotter
If the favorite people on your list spend more time in exotic locations than they do hanging around town, then we can help. These items are sure to delight your friends or loved ones, wherever their travels may take them in 2010.
(A) Jon Hart Carry-On Tote, $200. Lawrence’s, 817.731.2772. With all the airport restrictions these days, it is good to know that this tote will fit the size requirements, and it looks pretty darn cute at the same time.
(B) Missoni Throw, $330. lection, dhcollection.com. Not even the most seasoned gift-receiver will be underwhelmed by this gorgeous Missoni throw.
(C) Classic Globe Stand Mercator, $312; (D) Terrestrial Armillary Sphere, $85; (E) 1745 Vaugondy Globe Box, $30; (F) Aluminum Globe Base, Domain XCIV, domainxciv.com. True travelers can’t stay in one place for too long. These beautiful globes will remind them of the places they have yet to travel and help them get there.
(G) Compass, $60. Domain XCIV, domainxciv.com. Help your traveler find their way with this charming compass.
(H) Seven-Piece Converter Kit, $39.95. Brookstone, brookstone.com. Travelers will not have any problems plugging in their blow dryers or cell phone chargers in whatever country they may visit.
(I) “1,000 Places to See Before You Die,” $35. Barnes and Nobles Bookstores, barnesandnoble.com. Around the world, continent by continent, this book reveals the best travel destinations that the world has to offer.
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No-Drai N Tummy Tucks Lesse N T he Pai N of PL asTic surgery
Q: What are drains and why are they typically used after a tummy tuck?
Drains are often used following a tummy tuck to prevent an accumulation of fluid in the surgical wound. Following abdominoplasty surgery, there is a large open wound that tends to ooze fluid. So the drains are designed to get that fluid out of the wound so a pseudobursa doesn’t form. Though this fluid accumulation is generally harmless, sometimes it can create a pseudobursa when left untreated. A pseudobursa is a scarred lump or mass that surrounds the accumulated fluid. If a pseudobursa develops, we have to go back in and surgically remove it.
A lot of patients are afraid of drains because it’s another thing they have to manage post operatively. If you accidentally drop it, it will tug on your skin and can be painful. Although most of the time the drains are removed after a week to 10 days, sometimes they are left in even longer depending on the circumstances.
Q: Are drains absolutely necessary or can you perform a tummy tuck without them?
In the past several years, a procedure has been advocated that can eliminate the need for a drain. In the process of closing the wound, there are many sutures placed beneath the skin. These sutures hold the skin flap down to the muscle layer caus ing a quilting affect. Thus, they lessen the space where fluid can accumulate. These “quilt ing sutures” (progressive tension sutures) coupled with a compression garment, which the patients wear post operatively for about a month, help to keep the fluid accumulation to a minimum. The sutures are absorbed into the body within three months.
have to aspirate the fluid out with a small needle. The need to aspirate is significantly less using the progressive tension sutures than when I used drains alone with the quilting technique.
Q: What are the benefits of a no-drain tummy tuck?
The benefits of no drains following abdominoplasty are that the patients don’t have to mess with the drain dangling and tugging while ambulating and attempting to shower, and there is a decreased risk of post-op infections. The major advantage to patients is the capability to get mobile much quicker without the worry of having the drain to care for. Patients are able to have both hands free in order to brace themselves as they are a little wobbly and may become dizzy in the first post-operative days.
Q: What is the recovery like following a no-drain tummy tuck?
I tell my patients that it will be six weeks before they are 100 percent. However, that doesn’t mean they are home- or bed-bound all that time. In fact, most of my patients get back to work within a week to 10 days.
The first week following surgery, patients are slightly bent over because of the skin and underlying fat that has been removed, which causes their abdomen to feel tight. Standing straight is a gradual process that happens the week following surgery. In most cases, patients are standing straight again by seven to 10 days after surgery.
Q: How long have you been doing no-drain tummy tucks?
On rare occasions, there are still a few patients who may collect a small amount of fluid, so I may
I have been using this technique for close to four years. I have not used a drain in any of my tummy tuck patients during this time, and I have had great results and feedback from patients who appreciate this technique. I also don’t use drains in my breast surgery patients. Although
many doctors still use drains, I have found that they are no longer necessary, and my patients love it!
Q: Is it possible to couple a no-drain tummy tuck with other cosmetic procedures?
It is very common that we do breast surgery and liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck. Coupling a breast surgery with a tummy tuck doesn’t add much to the total recovery time.
In the past several years, a procedure has been advocated that can eliminate the need for a drain.
Q: If a patient were interested in having a no-drain tummy tuck procedure, how might he/she proceed?
Prospective patients can call my office to set up a complimentary consultation. At the time of the consultation, I will evaluate the patient to see if they are a candidate for the procedure. During the consultation, I also review the realistic expectations with the patient, as well as any potential complications that could arise. I will also discuss pre- and post-operative care and the need for a caregiver following surgery. The patient will also be given a price of the surgery that will include all fees except pain medication needed. I perform all my surgeries in my Accredited Surgery Center located at my office.
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HPV: Get tHe Facts
Q: What is HPV?
HPV (human papillomaviruses) is a condition that is contracted through one of the more than 100 human papillomaviruses. Each papillomavirus has the potential to cause warts (papillomas) or lesions on the body. These warts can appear on the hands, feet, mouth, respiratory tract and genitalia. Though most HPV infections are benign or low risk, some of the high-risk HPVs can be cancerous. Highrisk HPV infections cause flat, nearly invisible growths on the cervix.
Q: How is HPV transmitted?
HPV is predominantly transferred through skin-to-skin contact via a cut or a tear in the skin. Genital HPV infections are transmitted through sexual contact.
Q: What are the risk factors for contracting an infection?
There are various risk factors for HPV. Risk factors for the sexually transmitted infec tions include the number of sexual partners a person has. The more sexual partners, the more prone a person is to con tracting a sexually transmitted HPV infection. Age is also a risk factor, since genital HPV infections are more commonly seen in women younger than 25 years of age. Young men are also at risk, but the virus typically goes undetected in their case. People with vulnerable immune systems may also have an increased risk of infection.
out treatment. Some HPV infections, however, persist for several years. When a high-risk HPV infection persists, it can cause cell abnormalities. These cell abnormalities can increase a woman’s risk for cervical cancer. The more severe the cell change, the greater the patient’s cancer risk.
Two specific high-risk HPVs (types 16 and 18) cause approximately 70 percent of cervical cancers, a disease that affects nearly 500,000 women around the world each year. Oral HPV can also increase the risk for oropharyngeal cancer, a cancer that affects the throat, soft palate, tongue and tonsils. That being said, it’s important to keep in mind that the majority of high-risk infections do not end up causing cancer.
Q: How is an infection diagnosed?
Pap tests are one of the best ways to screen for HPV infections. If a pap test comes back inconclusive, your doctor can order a follow-up HPV DNA test, which can be used to identify 13 of the high-risk types of HPV. This test can detect the existence of HPV before any visible changes to the cervical cells are present. If test results indicate an infection, the patient has an increased risk for cancer.
risk of some infection. Gardasil®, a vaccine for women, can be used to help prevent infection from high-risk types 16 and 18, as well as lowrisk types 6 and 11.
When a high-risk HPV infection persists, it can cause cell abnormalities. These cell abnormalities can increase a woman’s risk for cervical cancer. The more severe the cell change, the greater the patient’s cancer risk.
Q: What treatment options exist for an infection?
In most cases, the virus will run its course and the warts will disappear on their own. If the warts do need to be treated, there are several options. Treatment for warts includes prescription medication (for a low-risk HPV infection), cryotherapy (freezing the warts), electrocautery (burning off the warts), surgical removal and laser surgery.
* dr. l isa Gardner
Fusion Women’s Healt H and Wellness 817.423.2002
fusionobgyn.com
drgardner@fusionobgyn.com 5801 Oakbend Trail, Ste. 180 Fort Worth, TX 76132
Risk factors for HPV infections that are not sexually transmitted include age, a cut in the skin or a vulnerable immune system.
Q: I’ve heard HPV can be a determining factor for cervical cancer, why is that the case?
Often times an infection can occur without any symptoms, and it will often diminish with-
The HPV DNA test can also be used as a general cervical cancer screen for women more than 30 years of age. When used as a supplement to the pap test, this combination pap/HPV DNA test only has to be performed every three years, so long as both test results are negative.
Q: How can an infection be prevented?
Abstinence is the best way to prevent a genital HPV infection. Being in a monogamous relationship is also a good method of prevention. Using a condom also reduces the
A Dentist Weighs in on DentA l i mpl A nts
Q: What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a replacement of the root of a tooth. If you have a tooth that’s broken or missing, a dental implant can be used to replace it.
Q: Who’s a candidate for a dental implant?
Any patient in good health who has lost his/her teeth is a candidate for an implant. Age is not a contraindication of implants. We’ve done implants on patients as old as 94 years and as young as 16. So as long as the patient is in good health, there’s no reason why he/she couldn’t have dental implants to help replace missing teeth.
Q: Are implants expensive?
chew and eat. I tell people to look at the cost and consider the price that they would pay to be able to chew their food and smile with confidence throughout the span of their life. In reality, not doing anything could end up being much more costly than actually fixing the problem tooth or teeth. In rare cases, insurance may cover the cost, but in many cases, insurance will not cover dental implants.
Q: How long do implants last?
I have placed dental implants that have been in the mouth for close to 30 years. If the patient’s health remains well and they follow up with regular visits with the dentist, they have a good chance of the implants lasting the rest of their lives.
The surgical procedure for dental implants has gotten easier and easier. In many cases, we don’t even have to place stitches, we can go directly through the tissues. There’s minimum bleeding, minimum swelling and very little (if any) discomfort. It’s really become a much simpler process. I’ve been doing dental implants for nearly 30 years … and we see a lot of patients from all over the Dallas/Fort Worth area who come in for us to help them with their implants.
Implants are a long-term investment when you consider that it’s necessary to be able to
Q: What is the recovery time following an implant?
Big smile: good.
How to Handle l ong-t erm Caregiving
Q: I have a loved one who is nearing the need for long-term care. Is it a good idea for me to serve as the caregiver?
Serving as a caregiver for a loved one is a 25-hour-a-day job, and you don’t want that job. Statistics show that in most cases, the caregiver dies (from exhaustion) before the care receiver. Which means your loved one will end up in a nursing home with a stranger providing care anyway.
Q: But it seems like it’s the loving thing to do, why does the caregiver often succumb to exhaustion?
Let me paint you a picture … Ninety percent of the time, the daughter or daughter-in-law becomes the caregiver. So the daughter starts taking care of Mom, and she gets worn out. She’s stretched emotionally, physically and financially. She leaves her work to care for her mom … gets up at 2 a.m. to care for her mom. Her husband suffers, her kids drift, her career bombs.
The daughter is sinking in fatigue, and this starts the “vicious cycle.” The daughter begins to resent her mom and then feels guilty for the resentment, so she works harder. This causes her to sink further into fatigue. She has unplanned, unwanted bursts of hate, which result in more guilt and then a resolute decision to work harder, which creates more fatigue. It’s a vicious cycle. The only solution is to arrange for long-term care planning NOW. For more information, call for my free book on caregiving.
* W. Neil GallaGher, Ph. D.
The Galla Gher Group 1845 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 215 Hurst, TX 76054
817.485.1825 docgallagher.com
Down to Business
The Young Professional Advocates Organization enjoyed an elegant evening of cocktails and networking to raise awareness and develop future leaders for the
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A White Hot Night Hosted by the Henry House Foundation at the Mira Vista Country Club, guests enjoyed an exquisite dinner and dancing against the beautiful white backdrop.
Connor, J.J. & Lee Henry
2. Kelle Albertson, Kevin Pedigo
3. Kristy Minter, Chrissy Mason photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Boys Night Out Guests enjoyed a night of touring the newly built Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The Jewel Charity Men’s Night Out offered an inside look to the new stadium with players, cheerleaders and a night of food and football. 1. Joel Sawyer, Jeanie Luskey, Jerry Jones 2. Greg Bird, Bob Morgan, Chad Chase, Jim Cashion photography by Glen Ellman
Professional Help The Young Professional Advocates gathered together for a night of socializing and an exquisite cocktail dinner. 1. Brandon Waits, Lauren Kwedar
2. Matt Opitz, Kristin Fleckenstein 3. Elise & Allen Mederos photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Thrilling Exhibition To celebrate
Fall 2009 Gallery Night, guests strolled
participating art galleries, museums and restaurants of the cultural district in Fort Worth to celebrate the works from featured artists. This free community event was hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association.
1. Toby Owen, Lyndsay Hoover, BJ Lacasse, Mike Moncrief
2. Janeen Lamkin, Richard & Tara Garvey photography by Bill Lamkin
William C. Moore, M.D.
• Non surgical treatment of acute and chronic pain in the spine and extremities
• Treatment before and after neck and back surgery
• Treatment of pain not relieved by physical therapy, chiropractic, and decompression
• Treatment of chronic headaches due to migraines, whiplash, or stress
• Spinal Cord Stimulation
*Board Certified in Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology. Fellowship Trained at Texas Tech University.
William C. Moore, M.D.
Seniors Honor Schieffer The Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. honored CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer at the dinner. About 310 community leaders attended the event and enjoyed the evening’s festivities. 1. Cheryl, Doug & Line Wilson 2. Bob & Pat Schieffer 3. Megan & Victor Boschini photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Fall Encounter Barnaby Club members enjoyed socializing with one another while gearing up for their fall meeting and upcoming events. 1. Emily Ferrick, Becky Matson, Jennifer Baldwin 2. Holly Wiley, Lisa Mocek 3. Claire Broussard, Darren Cokely photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Legendary Lunch Guests enjoyed listening to Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan speak at a luncheon in downtown Fort Worth. The event contributed its proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. 1. Anita & Ana Cole, Nolan Ryan 2. Jennifer Johns , Ron & June Hoffman photography by Leo Wesson
Cowboy Up Guests united together at Leddy’s Ranch to help in the fight against cancer. All proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society. 1. Bobby Ebeier, Jennifer Sanders, Jack Thompson 2. Leslie Distler, Asad Dean, Tiffany Ashley
3. Kim & Peter Robbins photography by Sandy Tomlinson
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Wine and Dine Guests gathered at the Kitchen Source and sampled cuisine and wine from around the world at the Chef Appreciation and VIP Cocktail party hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 1. Bruce Davis, Keith Hicks, Wendy Davis 2. Olivia Kearney, Michael S. Thomson, Pamela Corbett Murrin 3. Joanie Darden, Lloyd & Rhonda Walsh 4. Deb Sneed, Allan Meyer, Carmon Weeden photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Crystal Heart Huguley Memorial Medical Center celebrated their 16th Annual Crystal Heart Gala at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. 1. Chet Edwards, Pam & Ken Finch 2. John & Jamie Malonis, Stacy & Stephen Hamilton
In Fashion The Champagne Chic Brunch and Fashion Show was hosted by the Kimbell Art Museum. Guests enjoyed a light brunch outdoors while listening to live jazz music and viewing a stylish fashion show of modern pieces. 1. Marjon Zabihi, Scott & Judy Mitchell 2. Robin Connor, Beth Birdwell 3. Rhonda O'Mara, Tami McGown photography by Sandy Tomlinson
and friends
Members and guests enjoyed
Healthy Hearts Guests
gathered together at the Colonial Country Club to celebrate and honor Sheila Reynolds, luncheon chair for the Go Red Luncheon. All donations went to the American Heart Association for the next Go Red Luncheon in February 2010. 1. Evan & Lisa Fowler 2. Shiela & Randy Reynolds 3 . Kalee Lancarte, Lisa Hall photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Autumn Assemblage
socializing at the Junior League Sustainers Fall Social. Hosted by the Junior League of Fort Worth, members are committed to promoting community service, and the organization’s purposes are based on education and charity. 1. Cheryl Alexander, Cynthia Derdeyn, Kathy Womack 2. Betsy Barnes, Teresa Hubbard, Mary Kathryn Anderson photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Having a Ball Guests enjoyed A Night in Havana with the Fort Worth Opera. The ball is one of the social highlights of the year—a night of art and elegance that supports the Fort Worth Opera and its continuance in further productions. 1. Kelly Sorokolit, Marianne Williamson 2. Amanda Durbin, Darren Woods, Tracy Palmer 3. Jennifer Kethley, Brown & Carmen Glenn 4. Natalie & Robert
Café Celebration The grand opening of Café Nutt was hosted by Granbury Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Scott and included guest speakers, a formal ribbon cutting and a champagne toast. 1. Bert Johnson, Ben & Sue Macon, Charlie McIlvain 2. Bud Kennedy, Shelly Seymour 3. Robby Robson, Lula Pope, Bob Parnell 4. Kevin Brown, Mike Scott photography by B.J. Lacasse
First Impressions The First Grandmothers’ Club gathered for their fall meeting at the Child Study Center. The group’s mission is to positively impact the well-being of children in the community. 1. J.J. Norris, Betty Rutherford, Kay Goldthwaite, Jessica Meyer 2. Jane Rector, Duy Le, Una Bailey photography by Child Study Center Staff Member
No Objections Faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered together at the Ashton Depot to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Texas Wesleyan School of Law. 1. Courtney Richards, Casey Dyer, Mattie Parker 2. Hector & Rene Quintanilla 3. Hilary & Brent Shellhorse photography by Sandy Tomlinson
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Survivor Man
For eight grueling days, Fort Worth native tressell haWkins survived the open sea aFter a Fishing trip gone terribly Wrong.
It’s pitch-black in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Tressell Hawkins and two friends sit atop a capsized 23-foot catamaran with barely enough room for the three men. Just a few hours earlier, they were dreaming of tomorrow’s fishing. Now they just hope to make it home alive.
Hawkins, 43, grew up a scrawny kid in Fort Worth, graduating from Southwestern High School. He loved the outdoors – always fishing and hiking. After graduating in 1985, he worked at a plastics plant and attended junior college. Since 2006, Hawkins worked as a truck driver in Markham – perfect for coastal fishing. His friend, James Phillips, 30, owned the company he drove for, and Curt Hall, 28, was head mechanic. Hawkins, unmarried and without children, considered both of his friends’ families his own. The three loved fishing together – reeling in swordfish, marlin and red snapper offshore.
“It’s just being out in the wild. It’s so beautiful one moment and the next it will turn on you. So you have to just get out there and respect it and appreciate what God’s done. It’s beautiful surroundings, but there’s always danger in those surroundings,” Hawkins shares.
On Aug. 21, the friends left Matagorda in Phillips’ boat, the Sea Chaser, planning to return the next day. Waters were calm with weather in the low 90s that Friday afternoon. They headed 80 miles out, trolling 15 miles past the Tequila Oil Rigs. Excited, they prepared their gear for Saturday as ZZ Top pulsed from the stereo. With the moon over the inky-black water, Phillips curled up in his sleeping bag about 11 p.m. Tressell and Hall talked another 45 minutes before doing the same. At 12:30 a.m., disaster struck.
“I was just trying to get comfortable on my bed,” Hawkins says. “I put my foot down from my bed to try and move my sleeping bag around and get a better position. I felt water coming up knee-high.”
The Sea Chaser was pandemonium. A broken bilge pump flooded the catamaran’s pontoons and the boat itself – now leaking badly and with only seconds before flipping.
Just before capsizing, Hawkins, Phillips and Hall snagged lifejackets and plunged into the abyss. Locating each other, they held onto the boat. A 6-foot section of the front protruded a few feet above the water, and they scrambled up. Scared and alone, they listened to the sounds of the open water and creaks of their overturned vessel.
“It’s the middle of the night, you really can’t see anything. We were trying to wake up, and we had to switch straight to survival mode,”
Hawkins says. “We sat there for a good three or four hours before anybody said anything. We were wondering why this happened to us. There were a lot of questions going on in everybody’s head.”
Not panicking, Hawkins, Phillips and Hall scoured for food and stored it in a found cooler. They found two bags of chips, a pack of peanut butter crackers, chewing gum, some beer and some bottles of water. They rationed them. Unfortunately, the cooler also held gas fumes.
“Once we opened up a jug of water or once we opened up a bag of chips, and it sat out there in the sun all day, everything started tasting like gas,” Hawkins says. “It was just a part of survival. It was mind over matter at that point.”
Next, they used the sun to determine their location, 150 miles south of the oil rigs. On day three, they turned the motor, “steering”
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By day five, with the food gone, exhaustion and hunger took a toll. Hallucinations blurred reality. One night they ate a phantom pizza. Hawkins had cell phone “conversations” on his hand.
them toward another rig, which they planned to swim toward.
Conditions were terrible – cold at night and scorching during the day. They took turns clutching the boat for brief sleep in the water, which was warmer than the night air.
“It was so hot during the days that you’d stay in the water to keep cool. But at night you’d be cold from being wet all day, so we slept in the water to keep us warm. It was like getting into a sauna,” Hawkins says.
Prayer and their families kept them going.
“Everyday we’d wake up and pray,” he says. “Our faith was strong enough that we thought we were going to be rescued.”
By day five, with the food gone, exhaustion and hunger took a toll. Hallucinations blurred reality. One night they ate a phantom pizza. Hawkins had cell phone “conversations” on his hand. The false realities sometimes presented danger. Phillips and Hawkins both walked off the boat at different times before their friends helped them back on.
Depleted of fresh water, they found a hose connected to a washdown tank and began siphoning water out, providing an extra 28 gallons.
Meanwhile, a massive search was underway. They spotted a plane and helicopter, but searchers didn’t spot them, a helpless feeling.
“Once you’ve given up hope, that’s when you lose the whole battle, and you might as well dig your grave. I’ve never been in a situation where I was completely helpless. After we got into international waters, we didn’t see anything. It was just water and sky.”
Days six and seven were miserable – their bodies wracked with severe sunburn, sores, blisters and jellyfish stings. Sharks circled the boat – attracted by their trickling blood, but were chased away by dolphins.
Finally on Saturday evening, Phillips and Hall spotted a fishing yacht. Yelling and using cans as reflectors, it soon made its way to the capsized Sea Chaser. Their prayers were answered.
“We were just rejoicing,” Hawkins says. “We were just so happy … it was a second chance at life.”
Once aboard, the survivors were treated to showers, clean clothes, and steak and potatoes. At a Corpus Christi hospital, they were treated for extreme sunburn, open sores and bacteria in their blood. A day later, Hawkins’ family brought him to Fort Worth for a celebration. Fifteen pounds lighter and barely walking, he was ecstatic to see loved ones again.
“It was great. It was absolutely wonderful,” Hawkins remembers.
The ordeal bonded Hawkins, Phillips and Hall for life. Hawkins is recovering and taking it easy after surviving eight days adrift 184 miles offshore. It was also a nightmare for Hawkins’ family, but they held out hope.
“Because of our faith, we knew God was in total control, and everything would be okay,” Hawkins’ oldest sister Terri Hudpseth says. “It was the waiting that took over our emotions … and with a praying family, I knew my brother was going to come back to dry land.”
Two members of the Firm have received the Blackstone Award; five have served as president of the Tarrant County Bar Association; several have been selected as “Attorneys of e xcellence” by the Fort Worth Business Press ; five have been selected as “Texas Super Lawyers” by Texas Monthly magazine; and one has been elected to Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys pictured: (seated left to right) A. Burch Waldron iii *, Jay S. Garrett*, William F. mcCann*, e d Huddleston*, Walter S. Fortney*, robert F. Watson*; (standing left to right) dennis r . Swift*, david e . Littman*, William H. Blair*, Jennifer Covington, C. Scott Settle, C. e dward Fowler, Jr.*, Gregory monroe, Angela Henry robinson*, B. Blake Cox*, Larry C. Bracken*, Lynn marie Johnson*, C. davis Chapman*, and James H. Cheatham i V*. *Named as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2009.
TOP ATTORNEYS 2009
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TOP ATTORNEYS 2009
administrative
Issues regarding the body of rules, regulations, orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government.
Warren Gould
Sadie Harrison-Fincher
agriculture law
Issues regarding the cultivation of crops and the raising and management of livestock for human and animal consumption.
T. Chadwick Lee
alternative dispute resolution
Practice of resolving legal disputes through mediation, collaborative law, arbitration or other non-litigation methods.
Beth Krugler
Stacey Langenbahn
Lexa Auld
Ed Bell
John Allen Chalk
John Dowdy Jr.
Trey Gordon III
Kight Higgins
John Hughes
Roland Johnson
Tracey Justice
Ted Mack
Alan Maples
Wade McMullen
Michael Schattman
Shannon Sears
David Seidler
Donald Teller Jr.
anti-trust
Issues regarding competition legislation, including price setting and collaborations that result in monopolistic practices.
Paul Besette
Jim Griffis
appellate
Issues regarding appeals of a lower court’s ruling.
David Keltner
William Brent Shellhorse
David F. Johnson
Thomas Michel
Steven Hayes
Joseph Spence
Roland Johnson
Wade Birdwell
Russell Barton
Dabney Bassel
Donald Ferrill
Randy Hall
Jeff Kobs
J. Christopher Nickelson
David Pratt II
Karen Precella
Brian Stagner
Matthew Stayton
Stephen Tatum
banking
Issues regarding state and federal statutes on bank regulations.
Bruce McGee
William Brackett
Dennis Swift
Veronica Law
Paul Bradford
Whitney Cardwell
Charles Curry
Brandon Hill
Lindsay Marie Eply Kinzie
Daniel Lowry
Nicholas Pappas
Walter Tate
James Webb
bankruptcy
Issues regarding the rights and responsibilities of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
Behrooz Vida
Robert Forshey
John Bonds
Mark Petrocchi
Jeff Prostok
Michael McConnell
Pamela Bassel
Mark French
Frank Jelinek III
J Michael McBride
Dustin Payne
Ian Peck
Stephen Pezanosky
John Saitis
Steve Stasio
Richard Venable
Patrick West
business/commercial litigation
Issues regarding the formation and financing of business or commercial enterprises.
John Allen Chalk
Russell Devenport
John Hughes
Mark Dugan
Robyn Accipiter
Gregory Barberee
Brian Barnard
Rickey Brantley
Benton Cantey
Davis Chapman
Ed Cox
Craig Crockett
Stephanie Daley
Tylene DiSciullo
Carter Ferguson
Thomas Fisher
Charles Florsheim
James Gordon
William Greenhill
James Griffis
George Haratsis
Earl Harcrow
Leslie Hunt
Robert Keffler
Dee Kelly
Jeff F. Kinsel Jr.
David Littman
Evan Malloy
Stephen B. Norris
Grey Pierson
Bryan Olyn Poole
Aaron Schatz
Lewis Schwartz
Marshall Searcy
Rick Sorensen
Rice Tilley Jr.
Stephen Westermann
Stephen Wu
civil litigation
Disputes that do not fall under more specific categories.
Marshall Searcy
David R. Childress
Bruce James
Jennifer Lovelace
Joseph Cleveland Jr.
Roland Johnson
E. Michael Sheehan
Cade Lovelace
Andrew Sims
Mary Barkley
Daniel Alex Harrell
TOP ATTORNEYS 2009
Wesley Cooper
Joseph Regan
Michael Schneiderman
Bill Bogle
Walker Friedman
Terry Gardner
Brittani Rollen
William Warren
Tom Williams
Kelly Decker
Ed Huddleston
Jonathan Lively
Brooke Ulrickson
R.H. Wallace Jr.
Robert Aldrich
Theresa Berand
Larry Bracken
Rickey Brantley
John Allen Chalk, Sr.
Davis Chapman
James Cheatham
Douglas Hugh Conner III
Beale Dean
Russell Devenport
David Drez
C. Edward Fowler Jr.
James Gordon
James G. Graham
Chris Greer
George Haratsis
Earl Harcrow
Laura Hatton
Albon Head Jr.
Christopher Heise
Jennifer Henry
Frank Hill
William Jenkins Jr.
Glen Johnson
David Johnson
Jeffrey Kaitcer
Dee Kelly, Jr.
Dee Kelly, Sr
Koy Killen
William Cade Kirkman
Stuart Lumpkins
Johnna McArthur
Kleber Miller
Derek Montgomery
Michael Moore
Shayne Moses
R. George Muckleroy
Robert Myers
Jason Nash
W. Bradley Parker
Michael Peck
Jackie Robinson
Andrew Seibert
Morris Sheats
Mack Ed Swindle
S. Patrick Woodson
George Young
construction
Issues regarding matters with contractors, surety, landowners and government agencies dealing with construction disputes or litigation.
Richard DeBerry
Hunter T. McLean
Joe Tolbert
Richard Wiseman
Stephen Polozola
Bradley Rice
Ed Cox
Christian Ellis
Matthew Motes
Stephen Harrison
Robyn Accipiter
Randal L. Dean
Donald Pratt
James Rudnicki
Ross Vitek
consumer
Issues regarding regulations
within the consumer marketplace, including (but not limited to) warranties, credit cards and e-commerce.
Charles Hamm III
Greg Barberee
Art Brender
Barry Hasten
Micheal Johnston
John Piland
corporate finance/ mergers & acquisitions
Issues regarding transactional law dealing with agreements between two companies that are adjusting their differences by mutual consent.
Brian Barnard
Charles Milliken
F. Richard Bernasek
G. Thomas Boswell
Hurshell Brown
Benton Cantey
John Allen Chalk
Sharon Cooper
William Greenhill
Jim Griffis
Justin Hoover
Sam Karnes
Robert Keffler
Kris Landrith
Evan Malloy
Stephen Norris
Orsen Paxton III
Vernon Rew
Wayne Whitham
Wes Williams
criminal Issues regarding crimes and their prosecution.
Mark Daniels
Jeffrey Kearney
Tim Evans
Kimberly Minick
Robb Catalano
John Brender
Scott Brown
Edward Castillo
Paul Conner
Lance Evans
Abe Factor
S. Rafe Foreman
William Harris
Tom Hill
Tracie Kenan
Jeffrey Kennedy
T. Chadwick Lee
Chris Lewis
John Linebarger
Jerry Loftin
Trent Loftin
William Magnussen
John Malanga
Kelsey Malanga
Gary Medlin
Cheyenne Minick
Larry Moore
Tim Moore
William Ray
Leon Reed Jr.
Richard Roper
Riley Shaw
Jonathan Simpson
G. Alan Steele
Jeffrey Stewart
Greg Westfall
Jerry Wood
W. Reagan Wynn
family law
Issues regarding marriage, divorce, spousal support, adoption or child custody.
Kaye Lynn Boll
TOP ATTORNEYS 2009
Lisa Hoppes
Lori Spearman
Anita Cutrer
Stephanie Woodard
Rachel Moore
David Cook
Heather King
David Kulesz
Michael Tresidder
Diane Wanger
Gary Nickleson
Shannon Sears
Mary Holland
Barbara Nunneley
Lauren Duffer
Nancy Gordan
Aaron Moses
Laurie Robinson
Patricia Stanley
Donald Teller
David Kelley II
Lindsay DeVos
Stephanie Foster
James Loveless
Kate E. Smith
Bryan Abercrombie
Jennifer Caldwell
Tawanna Cesare
Adrienne Clements
B.C. Cornish
Rachel Dalton
Lori DeAngelis
Jon Michael Franks
Tom Hill
Heidi Cox
Susan Paquet
Winifred Huff
Tracey Justice
Debbie Kimbriel
Raymond Daniel
Jeff Kaitcer
J. Steven King
Bob Leonard
Lynne Milford
Cassie Mullen
Stephen Naylor
Kerry Owens
Lee Owens
Richard Price
Matt Reik
Mark Rosenfield
Elaine Ryan
Kevin Schmid
Donna Smeidt
Sam Taylor
V. Wayne Ward
Dana White
Jennifer Wiggins
Mike Windsor
W. Weir Wilson
intellectual property
Issues regarding securing an idea, patent or trademark of an invention.
Mack Ed Swindle
Richard L. "Rocky"
Schwartz
Jeffrey Storie
Jonathan Suder
Clark R. Cowley
Cheryl Leb
Geoffrey Mantooth
Brian Yost
Charles Gunter
J. Heath Coffman
Lynn Barber
Michael Cooke
David Skeels
labor and employment - employee
Issues regarding workers, their skills and their value within a business.
Tom Brandon
David Kelley
Rod Tanner
Jason Smith
Danielle Needham
Susan Hutchison
David Fielding
Richard Griffin
labor and employment - employer
Issues concerning the treatment of employees and applicants for employment by employers.
Patrick Maher
Janet Hahn
Gary Ingram
Russell Cawyer
Angela Robinson
Sue Allen
Carolyn Barton Hyman
Paige Biggs
Karen Denney
Liane A. Janovsky
William Peterson
Krista Potter
Jay Rutherford
Nathan Schattman
land use & environment
Issues regarding private and government use of land, including the improper use of land, air and water, and the development of natural resources.
Joseph Guida
R. Mark Oliver
James Schell
Sarah Walls
mediation
Issues regarding promoting resolution or compromise
between two parties.
Barbara Armstrong
Edwin Bell
M. Beth Krugler
Richard Alan Maples
Wade McMullen
medical malpracticedefense
Issues regarding defending a physician when a patient claims their doctor has not lived up to claims of experience, and injury or loss occurs.
Randy Hall
Carol Traylor
Jennifer Andrews
Gregory Blaies
Henri Dussault
John McChristian
Wesley Myers
Jordan Parker
D. Michael Wallach
medical malpracticeplaintiff
Issues regarding helping a client when a physician fails to live up to his/her claims of experience and injury or loss occurs.
J. Kevin Carey
Darrell Keith
Jeffrey Kobs
Steven Laird
moving violations
Issues regarding moving vehicles.
James Mallory
Jim Lollar
Renee Sanchez-Akers
R. Gordon Appleman Susan E. Coleman Jennifer P. Henry Gara R. Hill Travis W. McNellie
R. George Muckleroy IV Stephen
TOP ATTORNEYS 2009
oil & gas
Issues regarding disputes between landowners and energy companies.
Timothy Malone
J. Patrick Murphy
Raymond Kelly
Todd Spake
Nathan Hatton
Ronnie Blackwell
Grant Blaies
William Bredthauer
George Christie
Dan Curlee
Donald Curry
Steven Eargle
Robert "Bob" Grable
Charles Harris
Koy Killen
Jeffrey King
Mark Matula
Roger Neeley
R. Mark Oliver
Nicholas Pappas
M. Chad Parsons
Andrew Rector
David Shurtz
John Randolph Thompson
Robert West
Wilson Woods
personal injurydefense
Issues regarding defending a client from liability.
R. Bruce Moon
Neely Fortenberry
Daniel Bates
Gregory Blaies
J. Kevin Carey
Kelly Decker
Laura Docker
Randy Hall
Greg Hargrove
Trey Harlin
Wesley Hightower
Sandra Liser
David Luningham
Stephen Madsen
John Malanga
Matthew McDonald
Jordan Parker
John Proctor
Christopher Pruitt
Tiffany Self
Jason Thomas
personal injuryplaintiff
Issues pertaining to proving a defendant is liable for the plaintiff’s injuries and responsible for monetary damages.
Seth Anderson
Steven Laird
Jason Stephens
Bradley Parker
S. Patrick Woodson
John Cummings
Andrew Hawkins
Mark Anderson
Geno Borchardt
Rickey Brantley
Art Brender
Gil Daley
E. Dwain Dent
R. Greg Fitzgerald
Michael Forman
J. Patrick Gallagher
Mark Haney
David Hart
Robert Haslam
Michael Henry
Susan Heygood
Gregory Jackson
John Jose
Courtney Keith
Jeffrey Kobs
J. Kent McAfee
Scotty Maclean
Andrew Seibert
Fred Streck
Randall Turner
Sommer Walker
Coby Wooten
probate, estates, trusts
Issues regarding distribution or management of an estate while the client is alive or after his/ her death and determining the authenticity of a last will and testament.
Lisa Jamieson
Joel Sawyer
Aimee Stone
Marvin Blum
Kelly DeBerry
David Bakutis
Patricia Cole
Catherine Goodman
Leslie Hunt
Chandler Grisham
Laura Bower-Haley
Kelcie Hibbs
Amanda L. Holliday
R. Blair Norman
Gary V. Post
Noel Ice II
Rick Weaver
R. Gordon Appleman
Lynn Johnson
G. Thomas Boswell
Michael Bourland
Keith Branyon
David Cheatham
Ross Griffith
Allan Howeth
Randall Johnson
Roger Jones
Kevin Kuenzli
R. Dyann McCully
Henry Paup
Janice Schattman
Marilyn Shell
Terry Shell
Dee Steer
Rice Tilley Jr.
William White
product liability
Issues regarding actions against a manufacturer that sells a defective product, which results in injury to the buyer or user.
Denise Collins
J. Patrick Gallagher
John Jose
Courtney Keith
Jeff Kobs
Jason Stephens
R.H. Wallace Jr.
professional malpractice (nonmedical) - defense
Issues regarding defending a professional when an individual claims the professional has not properly performed the duties of the profession.
Kleber Miller
Marshall Searcy
R.H. Wallace Jr.
Daniel Bates
Monika Cooper
Blake Cox
Roland Johnson
professional malpractice (non-
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TOP ATTORNEYS 2009
medical) - plaintiff
Issues regarding helping a client when a professional fails to properly perform the duties of the profession and injury or loss occurs.
Darrell Keith
Jeff Kobs
real estate
Issues regarding topics concerning the purchase and sale of land, including contracts, deeds, title of insurance and other property rights.
Kendall Adair
Susan Coleman
Susan Halsey
Travis McNellie
Robert West
Gara Hill
Sharon Millians
Patricia Meadows
Luther Ellis
Lynn Gray Ruvang
Andrew Lombardi
Chip Searcy
Russell Norment
Jeffrey Rattikin
Heather Raiden
A. Burch Waldron III
Kelly Dodson
Jay Garrett
Jared Harrell
Hsin-Lei Sean Liu
William D. "Bill" Miller
Matt Cooper
Dee Finley
Walter Fortney
Robert Ginsberg
Michael Goodrich
Timothy Harvard
Alan Hegi
Joel Heydenburk
Brandon Hill
Chad Key
Jared King
Kris Landrith
William McCann
T. Pollard Rogers
Kenneth Stogdill
Andrew Lee Wambsganss
William Warren
James Webb
Dan White tax
Issues regarding assisting clients through the regulations that authorize the collection of income, gift, estate, inheritance and business taxes.
Gerald Perry
G. Len Woodard II
Cynthia Pearson
James Stripling
Marvin Blum
John R. Hunter
Daniel H. McCarthy
R. Gordan Appleman
Thomas Hegi
William Blair
James Creel
Cary Jennings
Brandon Jones
Michael Kaitcer
Kevin Kuenzil
Phillip McCrury
William Peterson
J. David Tracy
technology/virtual
Issues regarding topics concerning technology and the virtual world.
William Collins Jr.
Stephanie Daley
Donald Valdez
Stephen Wilcox
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education and school law
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Jonathan Finke
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David Luningham
Thomas Myers
Dan Ortiz
Lynn Rossi Scott
James Whitton
elder law
Charles Kennedy
Joy NeSmith
environmental
James Bradbury
estate planning
Melinda Watts Smith
Neil L. Van Zandt
health care law
Kendra Dias
Bret Tate III
Karen Wardell
immigration law
Jason Mills
insurance
Laura Docker
George Haratsis
John Hart
juvenile law
Riley Shaw
municipal law
Jenny Gravley
nonprofit law
Harry Bartel
Dana Stayton
public interest
John Shaw
securities
Robert F. Watson
John Fahy
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Karen Corallo
Steven Berry
William Greenhill
Lonnie Robin
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sexual abuse
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Thomas Williams
workers compensation
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EXPERTISE: With offices in Fort Worth and Dallas, The Blum Firm, P.C. is one of the state’s largest groups of attorneys exclusively devoted to estate planning, tax, probate, tax controversy, asset protection, and planning for closely-held businesses and tax-exempt organizations. EXPERIENCE: 31 years. Marvin Blum, Gary Post, Catherine Moon, Laurel Stephenson, Steven Novak and Laura Bower-Haley: Board certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Gary has been the chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the president of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. He is currently president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a national organization of 1600 of the best family lawyers in the United States. He is also a diplomate in The American College of Family Trial Lawyers. This membership is by invitation only and limited to 100 attorneys nationwide. Chris is the immediate pastpresident of the Tarrant County Bar Association, Appellate Section.
Both are frequent authors and lecturers for the State Bar of Texas and other organizations. HONORS: Gary holds many prestigious awards and has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Law and Politics magazine as published in Texas Monthly magazine since the program began in 2003. Chris has been desinated as a “Rising Star” by Law and Politics magazine in their Super Lawyer issue as published in Texas Monthly since 2004. EXPERIENCE: Gary has handled family law cases exclusively for 28 years. He is dedicated and has the experience to handle any and all family law cases throughout Texas. Chris, a 10-year attorney, clerked in the El Paso Court of Appeals and has appeared as an attorney in many of the appellate courts in Texas.
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CONCENTRATION: Estate planning, probate litigation, estate administration and guardianships. SPECIALTIES: Bakutis–Probate litigation. McCully–Probate, guardianship, estate planning. Sawyer–Estate planning, probate, taxes. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 29 years. EDUCATION: Bakutis–J.D., Texas Tech. McCully–J.D., SMU. Sawyer–J.D., Baylor; LL.M. (Taxation), NYU. Wiist–J.D., Baylor. Ravsten–J.D., St. Mary’s; LL.M. (Taxation), SMU. ACTIVITIES: Bakutis–Tarrant County Probate Bar (past president), frequent legal speaker/author. McCully–Tarrant County Probate Bar (past president), National Guardianship Association. Sawyer–Jewel Charity Ball Men’s Committee, Texas Ballet Theater (past president).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, American Bar Association, Tarrant
County Probate Bar Association, Fort Worth Business and Estate Council, National Guardianship Association, National College of Probate Judges. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Client satisfaction and loyalty. WHAT SETS THEM APART: “We are a small boutique law firm specializing in estate planning and probate litigation.” PICTURED: (standing left to right) David C. Bakutis; R. Dyann McCully; Joel T. Sawyer (seated left to right) James B. Ravsten; W. Michael Wiist.
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Timothy J. Harvard
Michael D. Kaitcer
CONCENTRATION: Our specialties include real estate, mortgage banking, oil and gas, banking, taxation, probate, estate planning, corporate, partnership, funeral homes, cemetery and communications, with litigation in those areas, as well as general business litigation. FIRM: We are AV Rated and listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
EDUCATION: Bishop—B.B.A., Southern Methodist University; LL.B., University of Texas. Harvard—B.B.A., J.D., Baylor University. Kaitcer—B.A., University of Dallas; J.D., University of Texas (with honors); Brackett—B.A., University of Texas (with honors); M.B.A., J.D., Texas Tech University. IN REMEMBRANCE: Hershel R. Payne (1938 - 2008) —B.S.C., Texas Christian University; J.D., Southern Methodist University. ASSOCIATIONS: Bishop—State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County and American (member, Forum Committee on Communications Law, 1980 to present) Bar Associations. Harvard—State Bar of Texas; Fort Worth-Tarrant
County Bar Association; Fort Worth Mortgage Bankers Association; Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. Kaitcer—Tarrant County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County Probate Bar Association. Brackett— State Bar of Texas; Fort Worth-Tarrant County Bar Association; Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association; Texas Association of Defense Counsel. HONORS: Harvard— 2009 Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly; AV Rated; Kaitcer—2009 Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly; AV Rated. CERTIFICATIONS: Kaitcer—Board certified in estate planning and probate law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization. APPROACH: Professional service with personal attention.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 1305 W. Magnolia, Ste. A • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.335.4911 • Fax 817.870.2631
CONCENTRATION: Personal injury, employment, general civil and appellate litigation. MISSION: Since 1973, Art Brender, his talented attorneys, Zoe Courtney and Jason Smith, and his staff have successfully represented working folks in standing up to the powers that would take unfair advantage of them. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Brender—B.A. and J.D., University of Texas; Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law and Criminal Law; National Board of Trial Advocates. Smith—B.A., St. Mary’s; J.D., Texas Tech University; Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Appellate Law. Courtney—B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; J.D., St. Mary’s. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Winning two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, a landmark civil rights decision, in Watson v. Fort Worth Bank & Trust, and for equal protection in jury selection, in Trevino v. Texas ; and the first sexual harassment jury verdict in Tarrant County,
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Davis v. Union Pacific RR DISTINCTIONS: Brender—Lieutenant (jg), U.S. Navy; Eldon Mahon Inn of Court; American Board of Trial Advocates; NAACP “Outstanding Service Award;” Texas Woman’s Political Caucus, “Good Guy Award,” Texas Monthly – Super Lawyer. Smith—American Board of Trial Advocates; President, Labor & Employment Section, TCBA; Texas Monthly – Super Lawyer ; Briefing Attorney, Texas Supreme Court. Courtney—Assistant Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division; Mediator. PICTURED: Zoe Courtney, Art Brender, and Jason C.N. Smith.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
600 Eighth Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.334.0171
SPECIALTY: This premier civil litigation firm concentrates on its clients’ problems in aviation, business, commercial, condemnation, construction, railroad and insurance defense/subrogation cases.
FIRM’S HISTORY: Founded in 1922 by Judge Jesse Brown, the firm has been in continuous operation for 87 years in downtown Fort Worth, and located on the second floor of the Fort Worth Club Building since 1959. CERTIFICATIONS: All attorneys are members of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association. AWARDS/HONORS: The firm has been rated “AV” (the highest rating possible) by Martindale-Hubbell during the firm’s entire existence. Four of the firm’s lawyers have received the prestigious Blackstone Award from the Tarrant County Bar Association. Many of
the firm’s attorneys, including some of the ones shown, have been voted “Top Attorney” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine for the past nine years. PICTURED: (standing, left to right) John W. Proctor, Michael L. Peck, Jennifer L. Willingham, Richard W. Wiseman; (seated) Beale Dean; (not pictured) Brooke A. Ulrickson.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
200 Fort Worth Club Building
306 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Scott Brown
The Law Office of Scott Brown
CONCENTRATION: Criminal defense. CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (board of directors).
PROFESSIONAL GOALS: “To provide my clients with superior representation. Many of my clients have never been involved with the criminal justice system. I provide thorough attention to detail and value personal interaction with my clients. Ultimately, I lead my clients through a difficult time and enable them to move forward with their lives.” HIS GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: “Secured the release of a man who was serving a 30-year prison sentence for a crime he didn’t commit; Obtained a dismissal of Capital Murder charges for an innocent client who had confessed to committing the offense in order to protect her boyfriend.” Retained by the City of Dallas as an expert in the field of criminal law. HIS PROFESSIONAL APPROACH: “Extensive preparation regarding the law and the facts in order to achieve the best possible results for my clients.” SPECIAL INTERESTS: Active volunteer and supporter of FWISD; Vivace—Fort Worth Symphony; Youth Soccer Coach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 320 Hemphill St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.810.0400 • Fax 817.810.0499
sb@scottbrownlawyer.com • scottbrownlawyer.com
Calabrese Huff
Winifred Huff
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FIRM: Carla Calabrese, Karen Keltz, Amanda Morrison. SPECIALTY: Full service family law practice (collaborative, mediated and litigated matters) handling divorces, complex property division, modifications, marital agreements, paternity, child custody, same sex parenting rights, grandparent rights, adoption and assisted reproductive technology (surrogacy/gestational carrier/egg donor arrangements). EDUCATION: Huff—J.D., University of Texas School of Law, with honors. HONORS: Named Top Attorney for 2009 by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. FIRM HISTORY: Boutique family law firm since 1991. WHAT SETS US APART: Senior lawyers all trained at major Texas law firms that demand attention to detail as well as in-depth knowledge about complex legal matters. We are focused on cost-effective, high quality, creative legal solutions that meet our clients’
goals. We are leaders in the collaborative family law movement. We also have a strong emphasis on assisted reproductive technology and adoption. APPROACH TO LAW: We help our clients solve their family law matters by providing high quality advice about the law, our clients’ options and the impact of those options on our clients’ families. FIRM’S MOTTO: Innovative legal solutions for families.
John Allen Chalk Sr. Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer, LLP
FOCUS: The resolution of business disputes through litigation, arbitration and mediation; negotiation and documentation of commercial agreements of all types (domestic and international); and State and Federal regulatory compliance, including State and Federal administrative law hearings and appeals. EDUCATION: Freed-Hardeman College; Tennessee Tech University; University of Texas School of Law.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 36. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association (President); Texas Bar Association (Chair, ADR Section Council); American Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association; American Health Lawyers Association (Member, ADR Task Force); Federal Bar Association; London Court of International Arbitration; Institute of Chartered Arbitrators; among many others. HONORS: Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, London (Fellow and Chartered Arbitrator); Dispute Resolution Services of Tarrant County (Master Mediator); Tarrant County Bar Founda-
tion (Charter Fellow); Texas Bar Foundation (Sustaining Life Fellow); College of State Bar (Maintaining Member); Credentialed-Advanced by Texas Mediator Credentialing Association; Certified Mediator, International Mediation Institute, the Hague, Netherlands. WHAT SETS HIM APART: “My clients receive candid evaluations of the issues they bring to me. I put myself in my clients’ situations and give them the responses that I would want from my lawyer.” FREE ADVICE: “Unresolved disputes are costly.”
CONTACT INFORMATION
301 Commerce St., Ste. 3500 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.878.0575 • Fax 817.878.0501
Jchalk@whitakerchalk.com
whitakerchalk.com
*Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Stephen C. Coen Coen Law Firm, P.C.
CONCENTRATION: Tax representation. Assist clients with IRS and state tax audits, criminal tax investigations and collection workouts. EDUCATION: B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; J.D., Texas Tech School of Law. HONORS: Associate Editor of Texas Tech Law Review; Outstanding Third Year Student Award at Texas Tech Law School; Corpus Juris Secundum Award; Outstanding Achievement Award, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County and Dallas County Bar Associations; Texas Land Title Association. GREATEST ACCOMPLISH-
MENT: Helping clients through difficult tax problems. SET APART: “In addition to providing capable, insightful and determined representation, our clients are treated in a manner that respects them and gets the results they are seeking.”
APPROACH TO LAW: “We hold the law in high regard and find within the law unique solutions and remedies for our clients.”
PHILOSOPHY: Be honest, work hard and treat others with respect. FREE ADVICE: Be proactive— tax problems don’t solve themselves and usually get worse with time.
SPECIALTY: Family Law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dalton—B.A., University of Oklahoma; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University, School of Law; certified to practice in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and before the United States Supreme Court. Mullen—B.A., Texas Tech University, Magna Cum Laude; J.D., Baylor Law School; certified to practice in the Northern District of Texas. FIRM’S HISTORY: With more than 22 years of combined experience, we started practicing together in 2006 and formed Law Office of Rachel E. Dalton, A Professional Corporation in 2008. WHAT SETS US APART: We work cases in tandem, playing to each of our strengths. When you hire us, you get a team. SPECIAL INTERESTS/CHARITIES: HALO Society, Cowtown Ball Committee, Junior Woman’s Club, ZTA Alumnae, Susan G. Komen, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant
County Bar Association, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. MISSION: Preparation is key to meeting our clients’ goals, whether the case involves settlement or protracted litigation. Each case is different, so we avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach. ADVICE: Be honest and up front with your lawyer so that they (and you) don’t get surprised in court. Having advance notice of the good, bad and ugly aspects of your case will provide the opportunity to diffuse any potential hazards.
CONCENTRATION: Wrongful death, pharmaceutical, insurance and injury. EDUCATION: Dent and Streck—St. Mary’s School of Law. REASON FOR BEING LAWYERS: Both attorneys share a passion for fighting the giants, i.e. David vs. Goliath. The law gives them an opportunity to help others. HISTORY: The Dent Law Firm was founded in 1990 and has successfully represented thousands of clients in serious injury and death claims, claims against insurance companies, car wrecks, social security, aviation and other personal injury cases. HONORS: Pre-eminent Lawyers in America; Who’s Who in American Law; Million-Dollar Advocate Forum Member; Voted “Top Attorney” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2009; Voted “Texas Super Lawyers” by Texas Monthly magazine every year since 2003.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Westside Little League, Western Hills Little League. MOTTOS: Personal—“Play with all your heart - in sports
and life.” Professional—“Represent clients with commitment, integrity and professionalism.” FREE ADVICE: “Never assume an insurance company will do the right thing.” SERVICE: The Dent Law Firm is, above all else, dedicated to service. The Dent Law Firm is committed to supporting the Texas community, both professionally and personally. Dent and Streck are involved in numerous community affairs, and they actively participate in their children’s extracurricular events. To reach out to society, Dwain Dent is a legal analyst for Fox 4 News.
CONCENTRATION: Chapter 11 bankruptcy, including corporate insolvency and reorganization, creditor rights, commercial bankruptcy litigation, workouts and bankruptcy acquisitions. CERTIFICATIONS: Jeff Prostok (left), Bobby Forshey (right) and Lynda Lankford are Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. HONORS: Chambers USA 2009 (Bankruptcy/ Restructuring). Only Fort Worth-based firm selected by Chambers USA for bankruptcy and insolvency expertise. Partners Forshey and Prostok have been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers from inception through 2009 along with firm attorneys Suki Rosen and Matt Maben’s selection as Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazine. UNIQUE APPROACH: “While sheer demand from
the legal and business community has pushed ForsheyProstok to the forefront as one of DFW’s largest and most well-respected Corporate Insolvency practices, we started as a small firm. Our firm still holds as its core values the practicality and efficiency that our clients have learned to count on.” GAINING YOUR CONFIDENCE: “Bankruptcy is what we do. We make it our business to fit into your team, with your management, your employees, your professionals and your customers to help achieve the best legal solutions to business problems.”
Fort Worth Mediation Center
John W. Hughes
Trey Gordon
HISTORY: Gordon—The Fort Worth Mediation Center was a vision and concept that I had for several years. Once I found this historic building and I was able to talk John into coming on board, then I knew the vision could become a reality. John has such a fabulous reputation, and he has mediated approximately 5,000 cases. In 2008, he was also named a “Super Lawyer” in Texas Monthly for his mediation talents. The historic Stockyards are a critical piece of Fort Worth’s history, and I have enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people that work to preserve its heritage. WHAT SETS HIM APART: Gordon—I take great pride in helping parties resolve their differences. There is no greater feeling in my profession than to help parties settle a case when both of their attorneys have
CONTACT INFORMATION: 200 W. Exchange Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76106 817.377.4800 • Fax 817.377.4821 ftwmediation.com
Barry Hasten
SPECIALTY: We are a general civil litigation firm with an emphasis on insurance/subrogation work. I have particular expertise in Fire Cause and Origin. Our firm is respected enough in the fire community to have been asked to teach fire investigator certification courses for the International Association of Arson Investigators since 2006. My partner, Jeff Hansen, specializes in transactional work and business litigation. EDUCATION: B.B.A., Texas Christian University, 1985; Juris Doctor South Texas College of Law, 1988. PROFFESIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Voted one of the Top Attorneys in Tarrant County 2009. WHAT SETS YOU APART: In the last 16 years, I have been involved in well over 1000 fire cases, many of which are very complex. Most of the time, I know significantly more than my opposing counsel about fire cause and origin. GREATEST ATTRIBUTE:
I am humble. I take pride in the fact that I have the ability to get along and communicate with people from all walks of life. OUTSIDE THE FIRM: I enjoy hunting and fishing with my two sons and wife of 21 years. WHAT I COULD NOT DO WITHOUT: My mom. She has been my legal assistant for 16 years. FREE ADVICE: “Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered”…Don’t be greedy.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Hasten and Hansen 1101-A N. Little School Road Arlington, Texas 76017
CONCENTRATION: We limit our practice to litigation, mediation and collaboration in all areas of Family Law such as divorce, child custody disputes, complex property issues, adoptions, and premarital agreements. FREE ADVICE: Choose a lawyer with whom you are comfortable, who will listen to you, and will tell you all of the options for your case. Then, listen to your lawyer and follow his/her advice. Focus on the big picture. Small vindictive victories rarely win you the big prize in the end. WHAT SETS THEM APART: We give our clients ample personal attention and the respect they deserve. We have put a set of systems in place that ensures our clients become equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to move on with their lives. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Hoppes is
president-elect of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, and Cutrer serves as president-elect of the Tarrant County Women’s Bar Association. Both are active members of the State Bar of Texas and the local bar associations. ACHIEVEMENTS: To have reached the top of our profession and to have been asked to speak at statewide continuing legal education seminars in the area of Family Law. PICTURED: Lisa K. Hoppes and Anita K. Cutrer.
SPECIALTY: Personal Injury Trial Law. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: B.B.A., Baylor University (1994); J.D., Baylor University School of Law (1995); Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2001-present).
AWARDS: Baylor University Young Lawyer of the Year, 2005; Outstanding Young Lawyer of Fort Worth/Tarrant County, 2006; AV Peer Review Rating, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, 2005-present; Texas Rising Star, 2004, 2005, 2007; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2007. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, 1995-present; Texas Young Lawyers Association, 19952007/President, 1999; Tarrant County Bar Association, 1995-present/ Director, 1999, 2006-2008; American Bar Association, 1996-present; State Bar College, 1998-present; Fellow, Texas Bar Association, 2000-present; Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation, 2002-present.
GOAL: To achieve the perfect balance between working hard for my clients and spending quality time with my family. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Professionally, being named Baylor’s Young Lawyer of the Year in 2005. This was an incredible honor considering the prior recipients of the award, as well as the quality of lawyers produced by Baylor. Personally, completing a half-Ironman distance triathlon. MISSION: To be an advocate for my clients with honesty and integrity.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 115 W. 2nd St., Ste. 201 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.926.1003 • 817.866.3653 gjackson@gregjacksonlaw.com gregjacksonlaw.com
Liane A. Janovsky
CONCENTRATION: Labor and Employment Law. “I use my background working for employers and employees to help clients find down-to-earth solutions to their on-the-job problems and emergencies.”
(past president); American Bar Association: Labor & Employment Section; State Bar of Texas: Labor & Employment Law Section; State Bar of California: Labor & Employment Law Section. THE FIRM: Janovsky and Associates is certified as a “minority and woman-owned business” by the Texas HUB Program, and is a registered contractor with the Texas Building and Procurement Commission. Janovsky and Associates is also certified as a DBE by the North Texas Central Regional Certification Agency and the Texas Unified Certification Program.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1604 8th Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.332.6800 • Fax 817.332.6810
liane.janovsky@janovskylaw.com janovskylaw.com
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Law Offices of Harold V. Johnson, PC
CONCENTRATION: Harold Johnson specializes in Criminal Defense in all State and Federal cases. EDUCATION: B.A., Texas Christian University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: Johnson is a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas, former director of Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, associate of Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court and an adjunct professor of Advanced Trial Advocacy at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Johnson has provided legal analysis for local television news broadcasts as well as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News and earned the prestigious Martindale-Hubble AV peer review rating. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Admitted before U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; American Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL GOALS: The times I see my clients’ satisfaction and appreciation when I exceed their expectations. HIS APPROACH
TO LAW: “I understand how a criminal arrest can produce feelings of fear and despair or anger and frustration for those arrested or accused of a crime. My initial approach to a case places my clients’ goals and concerns as my first priority when I develop their criminal defense strategy. My clients’ cases deserve my personal attention as a well-prepared, knowledgeable and experienced trial attorney. I pledge to speak to all potential clients in person and free of charge to provide them with a confidential assessment of their case. I will work for you to defend your absolute Constitutional Rights and personal freedoms to your satisfaction.” FREE ADVICE: Hire an attorney who communicates well with you and makes you feel comfortable. A good trial attorney will likely communicate just as effectively for you in the courtroom.
FIRM’S HISTORY: The firm has successfully assisted individuals in civil litigation for the past 25 years. The firm is known for its ability to successfully represent individuals in a variety of matters, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, securities fraud, business disputes, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, and insurance disputes. Over the past 25 years, the firm has resolved numerous multimillion dollar lawsuits, including cases resolved for amounts in excess of $20 million. HONORS/AWARDS: All of the firm’s lawyers are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and all have been recognized as either a “Super Lawyer” or “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly COMMuNITY IN vOlveMeNT: One of the firm’s lawyers serves as a director of the Tarrant County Bar Association, and two have served on the association’s grievance committee. The firm’s attorneys have served on
many local school boards. The firm is represented on the board of the Union Gospel Mission and also supports many other charitable organizations. PICT u R e D: John S. Jose (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization); Michael J. Henry (Board Certified, Personal Injury & Civil Trial Law); Rickey J. Brantley (Board Certified, Personal Injury & Civil Trial Law); Scotty MacLean (Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization); Anna Kingsley Alvarado (Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
675 N. Henderson St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.877.3303 JHBMA.com
Justice
& White,
PLLC
Dana White • Tracey Justice
SPECIALTY: Family Law and Collaborative Law. Kimberly Butler has recently joined our firm, and she handles Criminal Law. We also do employment law, probate, wills and landlord/tenant disputes. FIRM HISTORY: The firm was established in 2004. The attorneys have nearly 30 years of combined legal experience. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Justice—B.A. from Baylor University; J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Certified Mediator, and specially trained in collaborative practice. White—B.A., Political Science, UTA; J.D. from Seattle University; specially trained in collaborative practice. WHY THEY CHOSE LAW: Justice—I have always had a passion for obtaining justice for those who have been wronged. White—I wanted to make a positive impact on the lives of people. MOTTO: Providing the legal answers you need. WHAT SETS US APART: We work as a team to give clients individualized, quality service. MISSION: To be reputable and well respected by our clients and our peers. FREE ADVICE: Always obtain legal counsel prior to making a big decision in your life that may have irreversible consequences.
Jeff Kearney Wm. Reagan Wynn Kearney | Wynn, A Professional Corporation
CONCENTRATION: Criminal defense, representing individuals and corporations in State and Federal criminal investigations, trials, appeals and post-conviction proceedings. EXPERIENCE: Jeff Kearney and Reagan Wynn, both board-certified in criminal law, have vast experience in representing citizens accused in nearly every kind of criminal proceeding—from capital murder to complicated white-collar prosecutions, and from direct appeals to complicated post-conviction proceedings.
HONORS/AWARDS: Kearney and Wynn were recognized by Texas Monthly magazine as Texas Super Lawyers. In 2007, Kearney was also included in the Top 100 in DFW, the Top 100 in Texas and has been recognized as an Attorney of Excellence and a 2009 Power Attorney by the Fort Worth Business Press. Kearney and Wynn are listed in Best Lawyers in America in the area of Criminal Defense and White Collar Criminal Defense. THE FIRM: Kearney | Wynn, a boutique criminal defense firm, does not represent the same volume of clients as other firms in this field because of their belief in the value of exhaustive preparation. The firm’s comparatively small caseload shows a commitment to quality rather than quantity representation, and the firm is closely associated with the best available investigators, jury consultants and experts.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
One Museum Place 3100 W. 7th Street, Ste. 420 Fort Worth, Texas 76107
A&M University; J.D., Tulane University School of Law. AWARDS/ HONORS: Associate member of Mahon Inn of Courts since 2007; studied at the University of Siena Law School in Siena, Italy under U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg and Chief Justice Goldstone of South African Constitutional Court as well as lead prosecutor of the Rwandan War Crimes Tribunal. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas; Admitted before the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. WHY YOU CHOSE LAW: I believe it is important to make
a positive difference in the world, and each day my goal is to ensure that my client’s rights are preserved and that their lives are changed for the better. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: My mission is to serve my clients to the best of my ability with integrity, respect and tenacity. FREE ADVICE: Be sure to hire an attorney with whom you feel comfortable. They should be able to communicate well with you and explain all of your options and possible outcomes of your case.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 4500 Airport Freeway • Fort Worth, Texas 76117-6209
CONCENTRATION: Divorce and child custody cases at the trial and appellate levels. CERTIFICATIONS: King is certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. WHAT SETS THEM
APART: King’s 35 years of litigation experience, accompanied by strong relationships within the legal community of Tarrant County, leave him with the reputation as one of the best. King has recently expanded his firm to include two upcoming attorneys, Andrew Griffin and Jill Johnston. After graduating from Texas Tech, Griffin practiced in several areas of law to find his passion as an advocate for family law. Johnston, a graduate from Texas Wesleyan, has nine years of legal experience at The King Firm that places her a step above the rest. PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS: King—Tarrant County Bar (member, past director); Tarrant County Family Law Bar (member, past president); American
Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (fellow); past president of the Texas Chapter of the AAML; Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist (director); the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (fellow); a frequent speaker for the State Bar of Texas. Griffin—Tarrant County Family Bar Association and the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. HONORS: King has been included in “Best Lawyers in America” every year since 1999. He received the Judge Eva Barnes Award for Excellence in family law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
The King Firm 2900 Airport Freeway • Fort Worth, Texas 76111 817.838.3338 • Fax 817.838.3545 kingfamilylaw.com
Koons, Fuller, Vanden Eykel & Robertson
SPECIALTY: Our firm practices only family law, including complex divorce litigation; property settlements; marital agreements; asset tracing, valuation and division; child custody, visitation, support and paternity; appeals; mediation and collaborative law. MISSION: Bring the Koons Fuller approach – large firm benefits in a boutique atmosphere – to families throughout the area and cases of all sizes.
AWARDS/HONORS: Rated No. 1 in Texas among family law firms by The Best Lawyers in America, and we are the Southwest’s largest family law firm with 26 attorneys in four North Texas locations. At our Southlake location are Rachel Moore, listed as a Texas Rising Star, and Heather King, named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas. Both are among Tarrant County’s Top Attorneys. Also in Southlake is Ike Vanden Eykel, who was named one of the Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in America in Town & Country. He’s been called
“the reigning king” of Texas divorce and “the divorce-law jedi” by The Dallas Morning News. Heather just completed her term as president of the Tarrant County Bar Association. Ike will become head of the Dallas Bar Association in January. FREE ADVICE: Stay married if you can. If not, hire the best legal representation you can afford. PICTURED: (left to right) Rachel Moore, Heather King, Ike Vanden Eykel.
Southlake, 817.481.2710 • Dallas, 214.871.2727 Plano, 972.769.2727 • Denton, 940.442.6677 (lawyer’s first name)@koonsfuller.com koonsfuller.com
Steven C. Laird
SPECIALTY: Serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, including almost 30 years of significant personal experience in handling trucking collisions, explosions of all types (including oil and gas fields), serious car wrecks, burns, paralysis, permanent impairment, as well as significant business disputes in which a contingency fee is needed.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.B.A., Texas Christian University; J.D., South Texas College of Law. Laird is also among the less than 1 percent of Texas lawyers who are triple board certified: Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and also certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. AWARDS/HONORS: Named as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers for the entire state of Texas by Texas Monthly for the last
five years; Named an Attorney of Influence and a Power Attorney by the Fort Worth Business Press ; Voted as a Top Personal Injury Attorney since 2004 by Fort Worth, Texas magazine; 2nd recipient of the Annual Professionalism Award from the College of the State Bar of Texas. FREE ADVICE: Ask about real trial experience and whether the lawyer you’re speaking with will actually handle and try the case. At the very least, the lawyer should be board certified.
BEGINNINGS: Founded in 1972, Landrith & Kulesz, LLP strives to meet the legal needs of all citizens. With offices in Arlington and Mansfield, the firm continues to grow and improve its responsiveness and convenience for its clients. CERTIFICATION: The firm has attorneys that are board certified in real estate law, personal injury trial law and family law. RECENT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS: David Kulesz has been selected a Texas Super lawyer by Texas Monthly from 2005 through 2009; Robyn Accipiter has been a member of the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; Andrew Seibert and Greg Barberee have been recognized as Rising Stars by Texas Monthly, and the firm also has an AV rating through Martindale Hubbell peer review rating. PHILOSOPHY: Landrith & Kulesz, LLP is rooted in the ideology of dedication to the highest standards of performance toward clients and the community and boasts the
longest continuous title operation in Arlington, Texas. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: The attorneys and employees of the firm are serving, or have served, as members of municipal government and on the boards of directors of civic, charitable, religious and trade organizations. PICTURED: Greg Barberee, Robyn Accipiter, David Kulesz, Kris Landrith, Andrew Seibert.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Arlington Location: 601 W. Abram St. • Arlington, Texas 76010
817.226.1100 • Fax 817.226.2727
Mansfield Location: 1710 Country Club Drive, Ste. 104 Mansfield, Texas 76063
817.473.9200 • Fax 817.473.2010
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Lively & Associates, LLP
FIRM HISTORY: The attorneys at Lively & Associates have served the community since 1965. John R. Lively, practicing law for 41 years, has been the primary partner in his own firms since 1980. David Farris joined him in 1995 after sitting on the Second Court of Appeals for ten years. Other attorneys include John R. Lively, Jr. and Joseph R. (Joe) Kimball. SPECIALTIES: Business, Business Litigation, Civil Appellate, Mediation, Oil & Gas, Real Estate. EDUCATION: John Lively—L.L.B., UT Austin; John Lively, Jr.—J.D., Baylor, licensed to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Joe Kimball—J.D., Texas Wesleyan; David Farris—J.D., Baylor; Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law. MEMBERSHIPS/HONORS: John Lively – AV Rated; Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2008, 2009; Chair, Tarrant County Fee Arbitration Panel; Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation.
John Lively Jr. – Texas Rising Star 2009; Barrister, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. Joe Kimball – BV Distinguished Rated, College of the State Bar of Texas. David Farris – Emeritus Master, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; Life Fellow, State Bar of Texas Foundation; College of the State Bar of Texas. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Aggressive, persistent representation with personalized service from attorneys. FREE ADVICE: Retain an attorney that tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. CONTACT INFORMATION: 201 Main
Jim Loveless
Kimberly Naylor Loveless & Naylor
FOCUS: High profile and complex matrimonial law cases. MEMBERSHIPS: Loveless was named one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas by Texas Monthly. He has been listed in all editions of the Best Lawyers in America, Texas Monthly Super Lawyers and Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorneys. He was one of the first board-certified Family Law Specialists in Tarrant County. He received the Judge Eva Barnes Award for Excellence in Family Law. He was past president of the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, past president of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and past chair of the State Bar Family Law Council. Naylor has been named a Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly for 20042009. She was the past chair for Lawyers Against Domestic Violence and current chair for the Tarrant County Fee Arbitration Committee.
Loveless and Naylor are members of The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. Both are sought after authors and lecturers for continuing legal education programs. WHAT SETS US APART: Every effort is made to see that the client gets through the difficult time with their dignity and help with focusing on starting a new chapter in their lives.
MISSION: Treat each client as an individual who deserves personalized time and attention, professionalism and confidentiality.
SPECIALTY: Matrimonial Law including large and/or complex property division cases, complex child custody and child support cases, pre- and post-marital property agreements. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: SMU School of Law graduate, 1997; licensed in Texas, 1998; qualified mediator in civil and family law since 1999; Board certified, Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2008. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Frequent speaker and writer for statewide and local continuing legal education seminars. WHY I CHOSE LAW: I chose family law because of my contentious divorce during law school. I thought there would be a better way to handle a divorce, and my experience would allow me to bring empathy for each client. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: I feel that it is my job to help guide people through a difficult process, not just legally,
but with an understanding of personal pain and turmoil the issues involved in family law bring with them. I also help people know when to go forward with a legal battle and when they need to take care of their personal needs before the legal battle. FREE ADVICE: Do not try to go through this process alone. Engage help, whether legal, financial or personal, and whether paid or through volunteer organizations. Now is one of the most difficult times in your life. You shouldn’t go through it alone.
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J. Kent McAfee Attorney at Law
McAfee is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. CONCENTRATION: Personal injury (plaintiff), civil litigation. EDUCATION: B.S., University of Tennessee; Graduate Studies (M.P.A.), Memphis State University; J.D., Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. EXPERIENCE
COUNTS: Kent McAfee began practicing law in 1984. His decision to pursue the legal field was prompted by a desire to serve the public and a chance to make a difference. “Focusing on personal injury allows me the opportunity to give a voice to individuals and to ‘level the playing field’ against powerful corporations and insurance companies.” PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: McAfee is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Christian Trial Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association and the American
Association for Justice. WHAT SETS HIM APART: “Communication is paramount ... the client must understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and participate in that process.” MOTTO: “Never accept ‘no’ for an answer.” SPECIAL INTERESTS: Southwest Christian School, The WARM Place, Ronald McDonald House, Speedway Children’s Charities, Neighborhood Needs, American Cancer Society and Race for the Cure. FREE ADVICE: “Do not hire an attorney who won’t or can’t speak with you in the initial meeting. It won’t improve later.”
CONCENTRATION: Property Tax, Business Litigation, Legal Malpractice. EDUCATION: Myers—B.A., Texas Tech University, 1980; J.D., Saint Mary’s University, 1983. Cooper—B.S., Texas A&M University, 2003; J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2007. HISTORY: Founded in San Antonio in 1979, the firm has been headed up by Myers since 1995. Its principal office moved from San Antonio to Fort Worth in 2006. Corresponding offices are located in Austin and San Antonio. AWARDS/HONORS: “A-V” Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell; The Order of Barristers; Phi Delta Phi; Lewis F. Powell Award Recipient; Pre-eminent Attorneys of America; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorneys 2009. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: State Bar of Texas; Fellow, The Tarrant County Bar Foundation; Tarrant County and San Antonio Bar Associations; Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; Texas
Young Lawyers; Bar Association of 5th Federal Circuit. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: As a law firm, developing a reputation for consistent competency, honesty, integrity and outstanding client service. WHAT SETS YOU APART: The firm’s willingness to take on cases that other firms turn down and the firm’s close attention to the unique needs of its individual clients. MISSION: To provide the client with each available option, choose the correct one, and accomplish the client’s mission efficiently and effectively.
SPECIALTY: Social Security Disability is my only practice and I have been practicing this area of law for 15 years. EDUCATION: B.A., Philosophy with a minor in Biology, Texas Tech University; J.D., University of South Dakota School of Law. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Bar Association and its Women’s Section, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Texas Bar Association. AWARDS/HONORS: Prior Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2003, 2004, 2005; 2001 Nominee for Merrill L. Hartman Legal Services of North Texas. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Altering client’s lives by obtaining benefits that were otherwise denied preventing homelessness or bankruptcy or abating further medical problems. WHY SHE CHOSE LAW: I wanted to help others in a system that seems too overwhelming to challenge. PROFESSIONAL
MISSION: My objective is to help and represent others with the utmost compassion, preparation and professionalism. FREE ADVICE: Do not procrastinate about any matters pertaining to the law as you may lose potential benefits or your rights altogether. In my area of law, everything is based on a 60-day deadline to appeal. Do not miss a deadline or you could lose a benefit to which you are entitled. SPECIAL THANKS: The National Cowgirl Museum generously allowed me to use their location for this photograph.
SPECIALTY: Board-certified in family law, Nunneley limits her practice to divorce, property division and custody disputes. EDUCATION: B.A., Texas Woman’s University; M.A., Southern Methodist University; J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law. HONORS: Texas Woman’s University Distinguished Alumna for 2006; Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association (past president) and 2006 recipient of the Eva Barnes Award. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (past president); Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (president). WHAT SETS HER APART: Barbara and her senior associates specialize in complex property division and child custody. Her firm is distinguished from others in its methodology of preparing because it prepares clients for every step of the process. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: C-Level executives, spouses, dedicated parents and grandparents.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1845 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 100 • Hurst, Texas 76054
817.485.6431 • Metro 817.577.2332 • Fax 817.577.9899
CONCENTRATION: Trial Lawyer—Wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, civil litigation and insurance bad faith.
EDUCATION: B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1982; J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law, 1985; Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
AWARDS/HONORS: Parker was selected as a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; repeatedly selected as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly ; AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking an attorney may achieve for legal ability and ethical standards; and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: President-Elect, Tarrant County Bar Association; Director, Texas Trial Lawyers’ Association; Chair, Texas Trial Lawyers’ Association Advocates, 1999; President, Tarrant
County Trial Lawyers’ Association, 1998–1999; Panel Chair, District 7A Grievance Committee, 2006–2008; in addition, member of College of the State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers, Dallas County Trial Lawyers, American Association of Justice, and the Tarrant County Bar Foundation. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Consistently helping people and small businesses that have suffered catastrophic injury or financial hardship due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others.
SPECIALTY: Federal and state taxation, bankruptcy, probate, estate planning, guardianship, family law and general litigation.
EDUCATION: Payne—B.B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 1987; CPA, 1992; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2001; Tax Court certified, 2003; Authorized to represent individuals in IRS proceedings. Martin—B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2006; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2009. FIRM’S HISTORY: Payne has been practicing law for seven years and has 17 years experience as a CPA. Martin joined as a clerk during her 3L year and is awaiting her bar results from the July 2009 bar. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. MISSION: It is our goal to build a close personal relationship with our clients in order to meet
their unique needs while bringing about positive end results. Due to our broad knowledge base, a client may come in for one issue and continue to retain our services for additional issues or refer our services to their friends and family, which is the highest compliment. FREE ADVICE: It is important to thoroughly read and fully understand any document before entering into a transaction.
CONCENTRATION: General and Civil Litigation (including Family Law), Estate Planning, Business Formation and Insurance Matters.
EDUCATION: Smith—B.A., University of Houston; J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law 2004, Pepperdine University School of Law 2008; L.L.M. Cunningham—B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law 2004. Sheffield—B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University 1978; J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law 2005. CHARITABLE INTERESTS: Women and Children; Kids Matter International; Little Hands, Big Hearts; Southlake Women’s Club Art in the Square; The Hope Center for Autism; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Habitat for Humanity. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Smith is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Collaborative Lawyers of Tarrant County and the International Association of
Collaborative Professionals. All attorneys are being admitted to the State Bar of Texas, Supreme Court of Texas, and the United States Supreme Court. They are also members of the Texas Bar and are active in the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, and the Northeast Collaborative Professionals. PHILOSOPHY: “We stand out by providing highly energetic, personalized service to the people who trust us with their most important legal issues.”
PICTURED: Dottie Sheffield, Kate Smith, Chris Cunningham.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 1205 Hall Johnson Road • Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.479.0565 • Fax 817.479.0538 smithcunningham.com
Jason B. Stephens
Seth M. Anderson
John M. Cummings
Stephens, Anderson & Cummings, L.L.P.
FIRM’S PRACTICE: Plaintiffs’ personal injury, wrongful death, oil/gas accidents, bad faith insurance and business/commercial litigation. CAN’T ARGUE WITH RESULTS BY REAL TRIAL LAWYERS: The firm has obtained verdicts/settlements totaling over $100 million, winning the 5th largest verdict in Texas and 47th largest verdict in the United States. RECOGNITION OF SUCCESS: Stephens, Anderson & Cummings are Texas Monthly “Texas Super Lawyers” and “Texas Rising Stars” and Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Attorneys.” They are “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest ranking. FIGHTING FOR INDIVIDUALS: The firm fights for people harmed by the negligence and greed of insurance companies, corporations and those who attempt to deny the rights of average citizens. EDUCATION: Jason Stephens—B.B.A., Texas Christian University; M.B.A., J.D., Baylor University; American Board of Trial
Advocates. Seth Anderson—B.B.A., University of Texas; J.D., Baylor University; Board-Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law; American Board of Trial Advocates. John Cummings—B.A., University of Texas; J.D., South Texas College of Law; Board-Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy. TEXAS AND BEYOND: The firm is handling cases in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, and through-out the United States. REFERRALS: Most cases accepted by Stephens, Anderson & Cummings come from referring or joint venture relationships with other lawyers.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Stephens, Anderson & Cummings, L.L.P. 4200 W. Vickery Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107
SPECIALTY: The firm has a national practice focused on labor and employment law, civil trials and appeals in federal and state courts, administrative proceedings and arbitration. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Tanner—B.A., English Literature with Honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1973; J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1976; Board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specializations since 1990. Dinkins—B.A., English, Austin College, 2002; J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law, 2005. EXPERIENCE: Tanner is the founding shareholder of Tanner and Associates, P.C. in Fort Worth, Texas. Tanner has 31 years of legal experience. WHAT SETS THEM APART: The unique practice niche. The firm has a national union-side labor law practice
and a statewide employment law practice. MISSION: The mission of the firm is to provide diverse legal services in the field of labor and employment law of the highest quality. MOTTO: Exhibit grace under pressure. FREE ADVICE: Be proactive in seeking legal advice and counsel before you are overtaken by the complexity or magnitude of a difficult legal matter.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
6000 Western Place, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107-4654 817.377.8833 • Fax 817.377.1136 rodtannerlaw.com rtanner@rodtannerlaw.com
CONCENTRATION: Civil practice and civil litigation firm with concentrations in medical and health care liability defense, products liability, personal injury, general civil litigation, family law, and employment law. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Michael Wallach—Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy. Jennifer Andrews—Attorney and Registered Nurse. Wade Birdwell—Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. AWARDS/HONORS: Michael Wallach—Texas Association of Defense Counsel, past president; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2003-2009; Texas Monthly magazine Texas Super Lawyer, 2003-2009; Fort Worth Business Press Attorneys of Excellence, 2003-2006. Wade Birdwell— Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney, 2006-2009; Texas Monthly magazine Texas Super Lawyer, 2009; Jennifer Andrews— Fort Worth, Texas magazine
Top Attorney, 2009. WHAT SETS US APART: We create and maintain a team approach to handling cases, attempting to provide the most efficient and effective representation for our clients’ needs. We have always practiced on the creative, cutting edge of the law, whether it be in the courts, in the application of new rules of procedure or substantive law, or in the legislative arena in the passage of new law. ADVICE: There is no substitute for a seasoned trial attorney. Experience in the courtroom counts. PICTURED: (seated, left to right) Michael Wallach, Leslie Thomas; (standing, left to right) Cynthia K. Maragoudakis, Wade Birdwell, Jennifer Andrews, Linda Maloney.
CONCENTRATION: State and Federal Criminal Defense. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.B.A. (with highest honors), University of Texas at Arlington; J.D. (summa cum laude), Texas Tech University School of Law; Board Certified, Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. WRITER/EDITOR: Editor, Voice For The Defense magazine; Editor-in-Chief, Texas Tech Law Review. Widely published author and commentator. AWARDS/ HONORS: Texas Monthly “Super Lawyer”; Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Attorney”; Fort Worth Business Press “Attorney of Excellence.” MILITARY: United States Army, Sergeant (1983-1987); Meritorious Service Medal; Honorable Discharge. EXPERIENCE: Westfall tries criminal cases in state and federal court involving everything from DWI to terrorism. He also has extensive appellate
experience at all levels up to the U.S. Supreme Court. Westfall regularly teaches other trial lawyers at the Texas Criminal Trial College, Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyo., and at legal seminars across the State. PHILOSOPHY: My singular goal is to get the best possible result for each of my clients. Not every client’s case should be tried to a jury. In fact, many of my best results never involve a trial. But my record and reputation for preparing for trial have a direct impact on all my results. Give me a call.
The Securities Law Group at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Sawyer LLP
Wayne Whitaker
John Fahy
Vernon Rew
SPECIALTY: Public and Private Company Securities Law Compliance, SEC Reporting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Broker Dealer Regulation, Investment Adviser Regulation, Corporate Law. EDUCATION: Whitaker—Undergraduate and Law degrees from Baylor and a Masters of Law from SMU. Fahy—Undergraduate degree from Yale; Law and Master’s degrees from UT Austin. Rew—Undergraduate and Law degrees from UT Austin. EXPERIENCE: Whitaker—36 years. Fahy—18 years. Rew—30 years. HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorneys awards. BACKGROUND: Whitaker—He spent six years with the Securities and Exchange Commission and 30 years in private practice with particular expertise in healthcare-related transactions. Fahy—He represents private and public securities issuers, broker dealers and investment advisers. Before joining Whitaker Chalk,
he was General Counsel for two securities broker-dealers, Enforcement Attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission and Managing Attorney for the Texas State Securities Board’s Houston Office. Rew— His securities law experience includes SEC filings, tender offers, and public offerings with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions.
PICTURED: L-R Wayne Whitaker, John Fahy and Vernon Rew.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
301 Commerce St., Ste. 3500 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Wayne Whitaker • 817.878.0530 • wmwhitaker@whitakerchalk.com
John Fahy • 817.878.0547 • jfahy@whitakerchalk.com
Vernon Rew • 817.878.0516 • vrew@whitakerchalk.com whitakerchalk.com
THE FIRM: Winstead attorneys and consultants serve as the trusted advisors to mid-market and large businesses, providing a core range of legal services that are critical to their operation and success. CONCENTRATION: Corporate & securities, taxation, closely held entities, real estate, commercial litigation, appellate, and estate planning & probate. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Boswell is board-certified in Estate Planning and Probate; Johnson is boardcertified in Civil Appellate Law, Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Hoover was a 200809 class member of Leadership Fort Worth; Killen is co-founder and chairman of the TCBA Energy Section; Regan is chair, Tarrant County Bar Association Docket Call Committee. CLIENTS: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Cook Children’s Health Care System, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., AE Petsche Company Inc., Radiology Associates of Tarrant
County, P.A., and Jacobs Carter Burgess. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Cook Children’s Medical Center System Board and Foundation Board; Fort Worth Museum of Science and History; Southwest Regional Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas; American Cancer Society’s Cowtown Ball; and Modern–Contemporaries and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
PICTURED: (standing, left to right) Koy Killen; Justin Hoover; Sam Karnes; David F. Johnson; (seated, left to right) Joe Regan; Tommy Boswell; Jennifer Neubauer Lovelace.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 777 Main St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.420.8200 • Fax 817.420.8201 winstead.com
Jerry L. Wood
CONCENTRATION: My practice is limited exclusively to criminal defense with an emphasis on DWI and other intoxication issues. EDUCATION: B.A., Howard Payne University, 1978; J.D., Texas Tech School of Law, 1981. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association; Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (past president 1997). WHY HE CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: To help unjustly and wrongfully accused citizens get through difficult situations. PROFESSIONAL MISSION: Good people sometimes make mistakes in judgment. It’s my mission to help them through those times. FREE ADVICE: Make good choices, but when you don’t, hire a good lawyer.
Top Attorney 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Board Certified, Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Marty Leewright
Top Attorney 2009 20 year Civil Trial Experience
Million Dollar Club (verdicts over $1,000,000)
Michael Flynn, JD, Ph.D.
Tarrant County’s only attorney/psychologist. Over 20 years combined courtroom experience as an attorney and psychologist.
Judith Van Hoof
Juvenile and Children’s Issue Specialist; Twice named Child Advocate’s Attorney of the Year.
Welcome our newest addition.
Bill Pruett
Has more than 10 years’ Family Law experience in Tarrant, Johnson & Parker Counties.
For over a quarter century…
…and proud to be home of twenty-one of
Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.
John Allen Chalk
David Childress
Clark Cowley
Kendra Green Dias
John Fahy
Charles Gunter, Jr.
Sadie Harrison-Fincher
Bruce James
Timothy Malone
Matthew McDonald
Bruce McGee
Hunter McLean
Gerald Perry
Vernon Rew, Jr.
Richard Schwartz
Brent Shellhorse
Melinda Watts Smith
Mack Ed Swindle
Robert West
Wayne Whitaker
Whitaker,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-878-0500 www.whitakerchalk.com
Craving Comfort
Leave diets at the door and indulge in five mom-and-pop shops’ down-home dishes.
For coconut cream pie just like Grandma used to make, visit Mac & Harry’s Café in Aledo.
by Camille Torres
Whether you’ve had a long workday, stressed-out holidays or simply want to celebrate a good day, there are few things more consoling than a hearty, back-to-basics meal in a low-key environment. Serving small-town friendliness along with no-frills food—think steaming-hot chicken and dumplings or chicken-fried steak with a gravy-topped mound of mashed potatoes—these old-fashioned, family-owned restaurants are sure to provide the comfort you crave.
Mac & Harry’s Café
205 N. Front St., Aledo 817.441.8383
Monday and Tuesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
The epitome of a small-town café, Mac & Harry’s has 10 tables that fill with Aledo families and friends chatting about the latest local news. “It can get loud in here, but I don’t want it to be boring,” says owner Gary Benzel of the homey eatery.
He and his one employee, Jenna, take care of all the customers, and Bentzel buys, cooks and sometimes even serves the food. At the end of the day, he’s the one doing the dishes.
Naming Mac & Harry’s Café after his two sons, McKendree and Harrison, Bentzel opened the restaurant in December of 2008 after waiting nearly 20 years for the location to become available. The BYOB café’s limited menu offers basics like chicken sandwiches, red beans and rice, and cheeseburgers—a top seller. A secret blend of spices flavors the burger’s massive moist patty on a toasted bun. AmericanSwiss cheese melts on the meat, and grilled onions make condiments unnecessary. The accompanying “home fries” are crunchy sliced disks of potatoes.
Daily specials include chicken and dumplings, half a baked chicken, grilled pork loin and chicken-fried steak. Bentzel makes all the restaurant’s sauces and only uses fresh ingredients, refusing to bring in a microwave. Using recipes in his head and cooking by taste, he says he cooks like his mom. “Here we use real potatoes and real butter; that’s rare today. It’s really like you’re eating at home,” he adds.
Dessert options include buttermilk pie (just like Grandma’s with a hint of nutmeg), not-too-sweet coconut cream pie and chocolate cake. Although desserts are sold by the slice, Mac & Harry’s also sells whole pies to those who call ahead.
This fall and winter, Bentzel is changing up the menu, adding items like a Reuben sandwich, and he’s gearing up for Friday and Saturday night specials like prime rib and boiled shrimp. His restaurant background in Santa Fe, Key West and Fort Worth provide him with an arsenal of possibilities. Aiming to please, if at least 10 people request a specific weekend special in advance, Bentzel says he’ll fulfill their wish, making extra for other diners.
“I love this business. I love the people. I love the food,” Bentzel says. “I enjoy this, and I like giving people good food. I don’t have to go through all the hoops out there in the world. When you sit down and say, ‘That’s good!’ I’m fine. We’re just a simple little place trying to cook good food and have a little fun.”
Gary Benzel, owner of Mac & Harry’s Café
Weatherford Downtown Café
101 W. Church St., Weatherford
817.594.8717
weatherforddowntowncafe.com
Sunday 8 a.m-2 p.m; Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sited
near the courthouse on Weatherford’s town square, Weatherford Downtown Café is a laid-back, informal gathering place for local residents and visitors alike. The building has housed cafés and coffee shops for 20 to 25 years under multiple owners, but Britton Schweitzer—owner of nearby Fire Oak Grill and a champion for restoring Weatherford’s downtown—took over the location a year and a half ago.
Although transforming the café from its former struggling status was daunting, he was compelled to take on the project. “It’s been here so long, I didn’t have the heart to see it go away,” he says. “It’s got Weatherford all over it. It’s an icon and a piece of the community. It wouldn’t do anybody good for the café to go away.”
True to the town inside and out, the eatery is decorated with a Weatherford mural on its brick walls, and windows overlook the town square. Its causal atmosphere draws patrons across all demographics— from construction workers to attorneys—to indulge in café classics and catch up on local gossip.
The historic building, which was a pharmacy in the 1800s, holds its own stories and is rumored to house a friendly ghost or two. Waitresses who have worked at the location eight to 10 years share stories of seemingly paranormal incidents they’ve experienced.
When Schweitzer took over the café, he and the Fire Oak Grill’s chef Eric Hunter revamped the menu, changing the quality but keeping many of the same items. Lunch items include pork chops, fried catfish, and chicken-fried steak or chicken. A half-pound burger is also favored by many. Daily specials like chicken and dumplings or beef bits and rice are served with two vegetables and a side salad. And like all good cafes, it serves its share of fried appetizers—from zucchini to mac and cheese bites.
Breakfast fare includes tried-and-true favorites like bacon, eggs, grits and hash browns, but Schweitzer also added less traditional—but equally satisfying—options like breakfast tacos, oatmeal-pecan pancakes and huevos rancheros. (“People freak about the ranchero sauce,” he says.)
Schweitzer updates Weatherford Downtown Café’s menu regularly with seasonal items, and dessert options frequently change. Homemade cobbler, chocolate pie, peanut butter pie and key lime pie are some of its sweet treats sold by the slice.
“Downtown Café is a step above most home-style restaurants,” Schweitzer says. “It’s a good ol’ quality greasy spoon, but it isn’t run-of-themill or generic.”
Weatherford Downtown Café serves up chicken and dumplings with a side of biscuits.
Britton Schweitzer owner of Weatherford Downtown Café
Tolbert’s
423 S. Main St., Grapevine
817.421.4888
tolbertsrestaurant.com
Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Appetizer menu available on Friday and Saturday until 10:30 or 11 p.m., depending on crowds.)
Alocal
legend when it comes to chili, Tolbert’s has called downtown Grapevine home for approximately four years. The late Frank X. Tolbert Senior—a Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News writer, a Texas historian and a chili connoisseur—and his son, Frank, opened the original restaurant in Dallas in 1976. Kathleen Tolbert Ryan joined her father and brother in the restaurant in 1977 and is the owner of its current Grapevine locale.
“My husband’s family lived here, and we moved here in ’95. We became a part of the community, opened a gift store and liked the community as the place to reopen Tolbert’s,” Tolbert Ryan says. Regulars that have been coming since the ’70s flock to the restaurant for its food, friendly service and live music.
The restaurant has a warm, old-fashioned feel, enhanced by its historic building. The comfortable atmosphere retains the essence of the Tolbert’s former locations, and it stays true to its musical roots. “Stevie Ray Vaughan and a lot of other famous people sang at the original restaurant,” Tolbert Ryan says. “Now, Voodoo Blue, a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, plays here.”
Terlingua International Chili Cookoff posters adorn the walls, a nod to the event Tolbert Senior co-founded and that Tolbert Ryan and her husband, Paul, chair each year. The posters also serve as a reminder of the restaurant’s signature dish—Bowl of Red. The thick, Texas-style chili con carne, sans beans, was developed by Tolbert Senior and perfected by the father-son duo. Drawing national recognition, the chili won Tolbert’s a spot among this year’s Bon Appétit magazine’s top 10 chili joints, along with mention in Rachael Ray, Southern Living and American Way.
Though Tolbert’s earned its reputation with chili, that’s not where its comfort food options end. Other favorites include chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes, hamburgers, Dr Pepper-marinated Dublin pot roast, and grilled cheese with bacon and tomato (Arturo’s Grilled Cheese). Nearly everything is made in-house— from tortilla soup and salsa to their ranch dressing and guacamole.
Tolbert’s also lays claim to inventing the Donkey Tail—a cheese-stuffed, allbeef hot dog wrapped in a flour tortilla then deep fried. And their torpedoes— jalapeños stuffed with spicy chicken— are perfect if you’re looking for comfort with a kick.
Tolbert’s is proud of the their signature chili dish, Bowl of Red.
Kathleen Tolbert Ryan, owner of Tolbert’s
Old Neighborhood Grill
1633 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth
817.923.2282
Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Offering a comforting small-town feel in the city, Old Neighborhood Grill is housed in a building that dates back to 1926, but it was in ’98 that Peter Schroder, owner and self-proclaimed “chief cook and bottle washer,” opened the restaurant.
Relaxed and uncomplicated, Old Neighborhood Grill’s atmosphere is reflective of the neighborhood, with Mrs. Schroder’s photographs of local architecture adorning the white and blue walls. Guests order from the chalkboards at the register and seat themselves. “It’s a target to be not only a comfort in food but also in atmosphere,” Schroder says.
Schroder is a fourth-generation restaurateur, and his brother owns The Café in Haltom City. His father was a pioneer of the restaurant business in Texas, he says, and Schroder’s grandfather and great-grandfather were bakers. “Daddy is no longer with us, but as long as I don’t move too far right or left from what he taught me, I do well,” he says. “Dealing with people—both employees and guests—is my real enjoyment. And food is one of the clearest paths to striking a tone with a person.”
Schroder’s recipes have evolved over time, and the restaurant’s pot roast,
meatloaf and chicken-fried steak are among its most popular comfort food items. Charbroiled hamburger steak is served with brown gravy and grilled onions, and a weekend chopped buffalo steak appeals to those looking for a lower-fat, albeit indulgent, option. Simple buttery mashed potatoes, chopped turnip greens, fried corn fritters, macaroni and cheese, and pickled green tomatoes are just a few of the available sides.
Schroder is proud to have owned the first public restaurant (The Texas Sampler) in Fort Worth to serve chicken-fried chicken, which is now one of Old Neighborhood Grill’s standout entrees. Listed on the menu as a crispy chicken breast, moist meat is breaded with crunchy batter that retains its crisp down to the last gravy-soaked bite. His secret? “We keep things simple,” Schroder says. “We use milk and eggs in the breading, and we don’t over-bread it.”
In addition to being a favored lunch and dinner locale, Old Neighborhood Grill is a breakfast gathering place. Budweiser beer-battered biscuits, gravy, hash browns or grits, and eggs form the traditional egg platter. Made-from-scratch pancakes, waffles and omelets are other popular options. “The neighborhood comes together here, especially on Saturday mornings,” Schroder says.
“Park Place isn’t Hulen or Camp Bowie, but there’s a beauty to that. We’re a small street in a big city, so we have a small-town feel,” he says. “If there’s one thing we do, we make sure our guests know that we care. It’s as simple as that.”
Chicken-fried steak covered in gravy with sides of buttery mashed potatoes and chopped turnip greens are just a few available items on the menu at Old Neighborhood Grill.
Peter Schroder, owner of Old Neighborhood Grill
Mary’s Café
119 Grant Ave., Strawn
254.672.5741
Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Serving some of the state’s best chickenfried steak, Mary’s Café in Strawn (approximately 80 miles west of Fort Worth on Interstate 20) is famed for its Texas-sized portions and comfort food classics. While the cafe has its share of local regulars, most of its clientele is out-of-towners who make the trek to the remote restaurant.
Owner Mary Tretter got her start in the restaurant biz washing dishes at a nearby eatery. She advanced to backup cook and progressed from there. Tretter worked at the current location (then a barbecue restaurant) for two years before taking over the space in 1986 when the former owner had to leave the business. “I didn’t really want to, but I had a son, Alan, to raise,” she says.
More than 20 years later, Tretter’s work ethic still keeps the business alive. Open seven days a week, the restaurant is closed only two days a year—Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each day Tretter does the prep work, making the gravy, salsa, beans, chili and taco meat to maintain consistency. She also waitresses at the laid-back, family-friendly restaurant four days a week and works in the kitchen on Sundays. “I’m not here to impress you,” Tretter says. “I’m just here to feed you.”
Known for its portion sizes, Mary’s serves burgers weighing more
than one-and-a-half pounds; chicken-fried steak is available in three sizes—quarter, half, and three-quarter pounds. “Even our small portions are big here. We put even more food on the plate than what’s listed on the menu,” Tretter says. During a span of approximately 150 days earlier this year, Mary’s Café went through 21,104 pounds of chicken-fried steak meat alone, and each week they use about seven cases of to-go boxes.
Pork chops, chicken livers and gizzards, beef livers, and chickenfried chicken are among Mary’s hearty down-home offerings that many say “taste like Mamma’s cooking.” Tretter also serves Mexican dishes and seafood—from boiled shrimp to fried oysters—and recently added quail kabobs to the menu. Appetizers and sides include cheese sticks, okra, zucchini, and macaroni and cheese. Mary’s also sells large quantities of its homemade pan gravy and salsa to go, filling so many gravy orders on holidays that Tretter’s hands become callused.
But it’s the chicken-fried steak—served with gravy, a choice of mashed or baked potato or French fries, and toast—that draws the crowds. So what’s her secret ingredient or technique? Mary’s lips are sealed. Employees have to sign a nondisclosure form, and cameras aren’t allowed in the kitchen. Even Food Network’s show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” can’t get Tretter to tell what makes Mary’s chicken-fried steak sing.
The chicken-fried steak at Mary’s Café is available in three sizes—quarter, half, and three-quarter pounds.
Mary Tretter, owner of Mary’s Café
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Best Atmosphere/Décor
Grace Restaurant
With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its protein-driven menu. Guests can enjoy beautiful food in an elegant atmosphere with the clean, modern décor and the vibrant outdoor terrace on Main Street. gracefortworth.com
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Buttons buttonsrestaurant.com
Best Bagels
Yogi’s Bagel Café
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. yogisbagelcafe.resercom.net
Boopa’s Bagel Deli boopasbageldeli.com Central Market centralmarket.com
Best Bakery
Blue Bonnet Bakery
Consistently chosen as one of the city’s finest bakeries, while their lunch crowd continues to grow, Blue Bonnet Bakery serves up delicious baked goods, including breakfast and sandwiches. Try a homemade petit four, and you will quickly become a regular. bluebonnetbakery.com
McKinley’s mckinleysbakery.com
Red Oven 817.274.1423
Best Bar Food
Grace Restaurant gracefortworth.com
Whiskey & Rye, Omni Hotel omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/FortWorth/ Dining/WhiskeyAndRye.aspx
The Covey thecovey.com
Best Barbecue
Railhead Smokehouse
One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth. We live for the homemade French fries, but don’t leave without a taste of their famous barbecue sauce across some beef brisket or BBQ pork ribs. railheadonline.com
Cousin’s Pit Barbeque cousinsbbq.com
Angelo’s Barbeque angelosbbq.com
Best Bread
Central Market
Aside from the eclectic gourmet shopping this grocer is famous for, their bakery provides city shoppers with old-fashioned handmade bread from boules to baguettes. These are served hot from the oven daily and can be sliced to any size desired. centralmarket.com
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House delfriscos.com
Bistro Louise bistrolouise.com
Awaken your taste buds! your dining knowledge will be heightened after perusing Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2009 Culinary Awards. we polled our readers via an online survey to determine the best in 70 categories. Prepare to be wined and dined by the finest restaurants Fort worth and surrounding counties have to offer.
Restaurant descriptions by Anahita Kalianivala
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Best Breakfast
Ol’ South Pancake House
Dutch babies, crisp bacon and fresh omelets taste mighty delicious at this family-owned Fort Worth legend. Whether served at 9 a.m. or 3 a.m., any meal is best paired with a tasty cup of their bottomless coffee. olsouthpancakehouse.com
Yogi’s Bagel Café yogisbagelcafe.resercom.net
Paris Coffee Shop pariscoffeeshop.net
Best Brunch
Vidalia’s at The Worthington Hotel
With dishes ranging from malted vanilla pancakes to VIDALIAS rancheros, the cuisine at Vidalia’s is unequivocally Southern. Using such regional products as beef from Grandview and grits from Waco, Vidalia’s homestyle, upscale cuisine is infused with a true taste of the South. marriottmodules.com/restaurant/ hotels/hotel-information/travel/dfwdtrenaissance-worthington-hotel-fortworth/vidalias_southern_cuisine/
Cast Iron, Omni Hotel omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/ FortWorth/.../CastIron.aspx Lambert’s lambertsfortworth.com
Best Burger
Kincaid’s
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 standup counters. Frills would seem unnecessary. kincaidshamburgers.com
Love Shack
shakeyourloveshack.com
M&O Station Grill
817.882.8020
Best Carb Load
Mancuso’s Italian Ristorante
A Westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic fare is available through large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. eatatmancusos.com
Rio Mambo riomambo.com
Dos Gringos dosgringosrestaurant.com
Best Caterer
Robert Jones Catering
Professional caterers with a personal touch, Robert Jones Catering provides all kinds of delicious choices from caviar to lunch boxes. Available for weddings, receptions, galas, and more, Robert Jones Catering provides delicious, customized menus and attentive, elegant service. rjcatering.com
G Texas Custom Catering gtexascatering.com
TCB Catering 817.437.1055
Best Chef
Jon Bonnell at Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine
Serving Fort Worth since 2001, Chef Bonnell serves up wonderful Texas game dishes, fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops at his nationally-acclaimed restaurant. Not into heavily carnivorous meals? There’s something for every taste, like the grilled trout with mango salsa. Bonnell’s great food and extensive wine list draw an upscale crowd both dressy and casual. bonnellstexas.com
Tim Love at Lonesome Dove lonesomedovebistro.com
Heather Hogan at Lili’s Bistro lilisbistro.com
Best Chicken Fried Steak
Reata Restaurant
A garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the
most popular tickets in Fort Worth. Along with their chicken fried steak, the innovative menu boasts palate-pleasing favorites like smoked quail on cheese grits and a chile relleno stuffed to the gills with cheese. The crowd is lively and the waitstaff unmatched. reata.net
The Covey thecovey.com
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House babeschicken.com
Best Chicken Salad
The Lunch Box
It’s no wonder the menu favorite is the Chicken Salad Sandwich; this isn’t its first award. The Lunch Box is known also for its homemade poppy seed dressing, fruit salad, quiche and pies. Try any of their delectable delights for dine-in, carry out or delivery. thelunchboxfw.com
Central Market centralmarket.com
Café Aspen cafeaspen.com
Best Chinese Szechuan
This Chinese favorite counts on high-quality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. Enjoy the fresh and flavorful dishes in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. Traditional favorites include chicken fried rice, orange chicken and lunch specials that come with free soup and hot tea. 817.738.7300
817.346.6111
Wan Fu
817.731.2388
Taste of Asia tasteofasia.biz
Best Cupcakes
Sublime Bakery
This bakery combines healthful, natural ingredients with high-end, artistic design. Along with the gorgeous cakes are the tasty small delights of cupcakes. Chef Catherine Ruehle has even cooked up desserts for spe-
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cial diets like vegan and gluten-free. Among her other delicacies, Ruehle’s cheesecakes and scones are indeed sublime. sublimebakery.com
The Cupcake Cottage thecupcakecottage.com
Elegant Cakery elegantcakery.com
Best Deli Central Market centralmarket.com
Great Outdoors greatoutdoorsubs.com Carshon’s Deli carshonsdeli.com
Best Dessert
Bistro Louise
The menu at this modern-dining Mediterranean cuisine bistro includes both seasonal and signature desserts ranging from Chilean peach and almond cake with house cinnamon ice cream to fallen chocolate soufflé, all as heavenly tasting as their names suggest. bistrolouise.com
Elegant Cakery elegantcakery.com
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Best Diner
Paris Coffee Shop
This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930. Favorites on the breakfast menu include pancakes, waffles, and biscuits and gravy. And in true diner fashion, every day welcomes a new list of lunch specials and offering of homemade pies. Hunt for chocolate coconut cream pie on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. pariscoffeeshop.net
West Side Café
817.560.1996
Dixie House Café dixiehousecafe.com
Best Family Restaurant
Old Neighborhood Grill
Everyone knows everyone’s name in this appropriately named grill. Fabulous breakfast entrees of pancakes and Belgian waffles and pecan pancakes are matched by an equally scrumptious lunch/dinner menu that includes delicious BLTs, hot steak salad, and tortilla soup.
817.923.2282
Purple Cow
817.737.7177
Dixie House Café dixiehousecafe.com
Best Farmer’s Market
Cowtown Farmers Market
From 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Cowtown serves up producer-only goods, grown, produced or raised within 150 miles of Fort Worth. This farmers market offers more than just produce with nonproduce vendors offering everything from tamales to dog treats. cowtownfarmersmarket.com
Keller Farmers Market
kellerfarmersmarket.com
Ridgmar Farmers Market ridgmarfm.com
Best First Date
Grace Restaurant gracefortworth.com
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Simply Fondue simplyfonduefortworth.com
Best French
Bistro Louise bistrolouise.com
Saint-Emilion
saint-emilionrestaurant.com Cacharel cacharel.net
Best French Fries
Sapristi! Bistro and Wine Bar
Relaxed, elegant dining that features a European flair. Items include mussels and tapas, and you’ll also find risotto, duck, and braised lamb shank. But among it all are the best French fries in Fort Worth, served up with their delicious mussels. sapristibistro.com/index.html
Love Shack shakeyourloveshack.com
Lili’s Bistro lilisbistro.com
Best
Greek
Greek House
Gyros and souvlaki are just some of the dishes that await diners at this counter pick-up eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. Food is fresh, well prepared and promptly presented for customer pick up.
817.921.1473
Jazz Café
817.737.0043 Café Chadra chadramezza.com
Best Grill
Texas Grill
This casual Western-style restaurant is a real steal, with the most expensive entrée less than $8. 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. texasgrill.com
Old Neighborhood Grill
817.923.2282
Love Shack shakeyourloveshack.com
Best Happy Hour
Blue Mesa Bar & Grill
Known around the TCU area, and already a favorite University Park Village haunt, Blue Mesa provides a tantalizing offer of a free quesadilla bar with an alcoholic beverage per person. Happy hour drinks are $4 and in-
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clude their famous blue margaritas, mojitos and sangria. Draft beers are only $2.25. bluemesagrill.com
Grace gracefortworth.com Ferré ferredallas.com
Best Hotel restaurant
Cast Iron, Omni Hotel
Offers refined Southern-style cooking with menu delights such as blackened shrimp with creamy blue cheese grits, fried green tomatoes and Shiner brined center cut pork chop. Cast Iron offers three meals daily, including Sunday brunch with breakfast, lunch, dessert and bottomless mimosas. omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/FortWorth/ Dining/CastIron.aspx
Shula’s 347 Grill, Sheraton Hotel donshula.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Hilton Hotel ruthschris.com
Best italian
Nonna Tata
With a weekly changing menu, this small Italian restaurant is a hidden gem that begs to be found. With fresh ingredients, a small intimate setting and BYOW policy, they offer a delight of a dining experience.
817.332.0250
Piola
817.989.0007
Fortuna
817.737.4469
Best indian
Maharaja Indian Restaurant and Bar
This restaurant specializes in North Indian cuisine and has a large menu, offering dishes like Chicken Makahani, Tandoori Chicken, and specialty breads like naan and roti. With freshly ground spices and a full range of curries, rice and meat dishes, this authentic Indian food is definitely worth a bite. maharajarestaurant.net
Bombay Grill
bombaygrillfortworth.com
India Grill indiagrillarlington.com
Best Japanese
Tokyo Café
This Camp Bowie hideaway delivers great sushi at reasonable prices. Come casual for their tempura, teriyaki and tilapia. thetokyocafe.com
Japanese Palace japanesepalace.net
Edohana Hibachi & Sushi edohana.com
Best l adies lunch
The Lunch Box thelunchboxfw.com
Sanford House Inn & Spa thesanfordhouse.com
Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus neimanmarcus.com/store/info/ restaurant.jhtml?rest=100009
Best l ate night
Ol’ South Pancake House olsouthpancakehouse.com
Baker Street Pub & Grill sherlockspubco.com
Sammy’s Pizza 817.348.0085
Best lunch on a Budget
Yucatan Taco Stand
Offering everything from appetizers like fried plantains and ground sirloin nachos to entrees like Tequila Lime Chicken Sandwich and Cabrito Roasted Lamb Salad, there’s something on this menu to satisfy any Mexican lover’s palate. Their bar is not to be forgotten with an extensive collection of tequila, sampling menus and Latin American wines. yucatantacostand1.com
Italianni’s Restaurant resercom.net/33
8.0 Restaurant and Bar eightobar.com
Best Meal with a View
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Café Modern thecafemodern.com Cacharel cacharel.net
Best Mexican
La Familia
Since 1997, this restaurant has offered up good service and great Tex-Mex in large portions. Twenty-nine lunch specials are served six days a week, along with their famous flaming fajitas. lafamilia-fw.com
Dos Gringos
dosgringosrestaurant.com
Rio Mambo riomambo.com
Best Middle Eastern
Byblos
With a lunch buffet, belly dancing every weekend and a hookah lounge, Byblos offers Fort Worth everything it could hope for in a Lebanese restaurant. Try traditional favorites like mazza and shawarma, or if you’re not feeling too adventurous, order from their steaks and seafood menu. byblostx.com
Café Chadra chadramezza.com
King Tut 817.335.3051
Best Off the wall
Spiral Diner and Bakery
At this 100 percent vegan and mostly organic restaurant, you can find nearly anything you could desire on the menu. Try out their Jamaican Jerk BBQ Sandwich, Sketti n’ Meatballs or Sunday’s all-you-can-eat pancakes. Don’t forget their wide variety of juices, smoothies and shakes. Fresh-tasting and affordable, this treasure can’t be beat. spiraldiner.com
This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930. The diner serves up lunch specials, Southern-style breakfasts and different homemade pies every day. Families have been visiting Paris Coffee Shop across generations, creating traditions of regulars, but it’s never too late for your first taste. pariscoffeeshop.net
Save the date for your holiday party and reserve our Private Dining Room for your event. Or, make any gathering a celebración with catering from Cantina Laredo. Contact us to plan the menu to fit your budget. Visit CantinaLaredo.com to get started.
Kincaid’s kincaidshamburgers.com
The Original 817.738.6226
Best Pasta Piccolo
Mondo
Don’t let this strip-center dine-in surprise you. Excellent service and an inviting atmosphere pair with delicious, wide-range menu at this Arlington treat. Pasta dishes include Spaghetti Bolognese, Orecchiette alla Arrabiata, and Tortellini della Nonna. The live bar complements the intimate environment with live music Tuesday through Saturday. piccolomondo.com
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 outside for longer than expected, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. joets.com
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Piola 817.989.0007
Best Pizza
Mellow Mushroom
A funky and fun 1960s ambiance is the perfect environment for a kitchen that serves up an eclectic menu of delicious pizzas. Try the Kosmic Karma for a fresh Italian taste or the Gourmet White for an intense cheese experience. Located close to TCU, Mellow always has a lively environment and hosts local bands, special events and sports screenings each week.
mellowmushroom.com
Mama’s Pizza mamaspizzas.net
Brix Pizza & Wine Bar brixpizzeria.com
Best Place for a Baby shower
Bistro Louise bistrolouise.com
Mi Cocina mcrowd.com
Sanford House Inn & Spa thesanfordhouse.com
Best Place for a Private Party
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Hilton Hotel
Described as delectable, intimate and impressive, Ruth’s Chris is sure to impress your guests. The restaurant will help party planners secure all aspects of their events in such varied settings as intimate rooms, a grand ballroom and a lounge. Their famous steaks are guaranteed not to disappoint, seared to perfection and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. ruthschris.com
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Grace gracefortworth.com
BistroLouise
Onomiyaki & Tongue Studs
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Best Place for Reception
Café Modern
The Modern Art Museum features a restaurant with grilled salmon and melted citrus butter, beautiful desserts and a Sunday brunch that is a must. The serene reflecting pools visible through curved floor-to-ceiling windows create a tranquil, modern atmosphere enjoyable for any event. Guests will feel as though they’re floating on water as they enjoy the delicious season-inspired menus at The Modern. thecafemodern.com
Omni Hotel omnihotels.com Grace gracefortworth.com
Best Place to Dine Alone Central Market centralmarket.com
Rose Garden Tea Room antiquesandmooreinc.com
Kimbell Art Museum kimbellart.org
Best Place to Take Visitors
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Lonesome Dove lonesomedovebistro.com
Joe T. Garcias joets.com
Best Potato Chips
Hoffbrau Steaks
A relaxed setting that serves up surprisingly delicious steak fries. The menu also offers meats drenched in their signature Dr Pepper Barbeque Sauce or Lemon Butter Sauce, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried pickles and banana pudding. hoffbrausteaks.com
Blue Mesa Grill bluemesagrill.com Love Shack shakeyourloveshack.com
For Holidays and Everyday
Scrumptious breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees are prepared fresh daily. Sandwiches, soup, salads and yummy baked goods-even better than mom used to make-delight patrons. Dine in or take out. Full catering and special-order bakery are available as are corporate lunches.
Monday - Saturday 8 am - 6:30 pm Sunday 11 am - 5 pm www.mckinleysbakery.com
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Best Power Breakfast
Paris Coffee Shop pariscoffeeshop.net
Dixie House Café
dixiehousecafe.com
West Side Café 817.560.1996
Best Power Lunch
Café Aspen
This westside favorite has a lunch menu filled with variety, serving soups, salads, light fare, sandwiches and entrees from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Try the Portobello Shrimp Salad for a light lunch. Or for a heartier meal, order Walnut-Crusted Chicken Breast.
cafeaspen.com
Bonnell’s bonnellstexas.com
Mercury Chophouse mcrowd.com
Best Restaurant with Live Music
Buttons
Keith Hicks’ signature upscale Southern-chic cuisine paired with blues music and a vibrant atmosphere. Menu favorites include Shrimp, Fish and Grits, and Old School Pot Roast. The restaurant also serves up a lively calendar of drink specials, themed evenings and live performances every night.
buttonsrestaurant.com
Ovation
ovationrestaurant.com
8.0 Restaurant and Bar eightobar.com
Best Salad
Silver Fox Steak House
This upscale Western chophouse offers prime veal, steak salads and off-the-cob cream corn. The elegant atmosphere is perfect for gatherings. silverfoxcafe.com
Café Aspen
cafeaspen.com
Café Modern thecafemodern.com
Best Sandwich
The Lunch Box thelunchboxfw.com
Great Outdoors
greatoutdoorsubs.com
Carshon’s Deli carshonsdeli.com
Best Sashimi
Sushi Axiom
Offering Japanese flavor combined with an American flair, Sushi Axiom offers succulent sashimi and sushi made with the finest ingredients. sushiaxiom.net
Piranha Killer Sushi
piranhakillersushi.com
Edohana Hibachi & Sushi edohana.com
Best Seafood
Eddie V’s
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. Seafood offerings like Sautéed Lemon Sole in Parmesan Crust and Maryland-Style All Lump Crab Cake will make mouths water. eddiev.com
Daddy Jack’s daddyjacks.org
Flying Fish flyingfishinthe.net
Best Service
Del Frisco’s
Double Eagle Steak House
The meat is great and so is the service, making Del Frisco’s a perfect special-occasion dining spot. Waiters treat diners like royalty and make first-class recommendations to suit your tastes. Try one of their delicious steaks or the mock turtle soup made with
For forty years, Mama’s Pizza has been serving the same quality product that people of Tarrant County have come to know and love. Come see our new location on Camp Bowie. Open seven days a week. Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm. Special rates available for large groups. Visit our website at www.mamaspizzas.net
small. They’ll even share their Grandma’s third generation homemade cake. Cousin’s BBQ—where the brisket is boss.
beef and sherry. delfriscos.com
Grace gracefortworth.com
Café Aspen cafeaspen.com
Best Soup Central Market centralmarket.com
Reata Restaurant reata.net Kimbell Art Museum kimbellart.org
Best Southern Buttons buttonsrestaurant.com
Drew’s Place drewssoulfood.com Ovation ovationrestaurant.com
Best Southwestern Bonnell’s
At his critically acclaimed Fort Worth location, Chef Jon Bonnell serves up a full-scale menu of southwest-inspired dishes. Try the Texas bruschetta and roasted tomato and jalapeño soup for traditional spicy flavors, the Rocky Mountain Elk Tenderloin for specialty meats, and a Dublin Dr Pepper Float for a sweet finish. bonnellstexas.com
Lonesome Dove lonesomedovebistro.com
Michaels Restaurant and Ancho Chile Bar michaelscuisine.com
Best Steak
Del Frisco’s
Double Eagle Steak House delfriscos.com
Silver Fox Steak House silverfoxcafe.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House ruthschris.com
Coming Soon to Alliance Town Center!
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Best Sushi
Sushi Axiom
sushiaxiom.net
Piranha Killer Sushi
piranhakillersushi.com
Tokyo Café thetokyocafe.com
Best Takeout
Roy Pope Grocery
Boasting to be Fort Worth’s finest gourmet grocery and deli, Roy Pope Grocery is the freshest grab-and-go option for hot and cold sandwiches and salads. roypopegrocery.com
Central Market
centralmarket.com
Szechuan 817.738.7300
Best Tapas
Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana
With their wide selection of tapas, served with everything from sweetbreads to shrimp, Lanny’s has tapas covered. They serve creative combinations like Lobster Raviolis, Foie Gras Butter, Brussels and jalapeños. lannyskitchen.com
Zambrano
zambranowines.com
Winslow’s Wine Cafe
winslowswinecafe.com
Best Tea Room
Secret Garden Tea Room
This charming, old-fashioned tea room is located inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall. With very reasonable prices, it is the perfect location for relaxing refreshments. 817.735.9685
Rose Garden Tea Room
antiquesandmooreinc.com
Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus neimanmarcus.com/store/info/ restaurant.jhtml?rest=100009
Best Thai
Thai Tina’s
With a myriad of selections on its eclectic menu, this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” Try one of their many delicious curries served with steamed rice, and for a traditional favorite, don’t leave without a taste of dark, creamy Thai Tea. thaitinas.com
Junsuree Thai House fortworththai.com
Thai Chili 817.251.6674
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Best Vegetarian
Spiral Diner and Bakery
spiraldiner.com
King Tut
817.335.3051
Pak-A-Pocket
817.735.4363
Best Vietnamese
MyLan Restaurant
With more than 100 items on the menu, this restaurant serves up Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine ranging from rice dishes with vegetables to meat and seafood. Enjoy one of their combination platters to try multiple cuisines or stick to the classic favorites of egg rolls and chicken fried rice. mylanrestaurant.com
Pho Nam Restaurant
817.834.0780
Pho 95
817.222.3395
Best Wine List
Del Frisco’s
Double Eagle Steak House delfriscos.com
Zambrano zambranowines.com
JR’s Steakhouse jrssteaks.com
Biggest Portions
Reata Restaurant reata.net
Buttons buttonsrestaurant.com
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Most Romantic Saint-Emilion
Prime beef, duck, pork and fresh seafood make up Saint-Emilion’s classic French country menu and the quaint, brick building couldn’t be a more perfect dining spot for two. Daily blackboard specials—Saffron-Cauliflower Soup and Berkshire Pork Ribeye –add to the special evening, already a one-of-a-kind Provencial experience in the heart of Fort Worth. saint-emilionrestaurant.com
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House delfriscos.com
Grace gracefortworth.com
Any quest for the perfect burger should include a stop at Kincaid’s. After all, our hamburgers have been adding flavor to Fort Worth since 1946. We use the finest natural Angus beef –ground fresh daily and never frozen. That’s just one reason why Kincaid’s continues to win Best Burger in Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Drop by soon. We think you’ll agree.
Daddy Jack’s
Daddy Jack’s kitchen dishes out fabulous fresh seafood. Try your lobster in a bisque or a spicy marinara. Memorable entrees include pecan-breaded rainbow trout, baked shrimp stuffed with Ritz cracker stuffing and Alaskan king crab legs. Great beer selections and a fine wine list are also offered. 353 Throckmorton St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817.332.2477
Drew’s Place
Don’t judge this book by its cover. This is one that will take you by surprise from the charming interior and relaxed atmosphere to the great tasting home cooked meal. Voted “People’s Choice” (FW Weekly ), appeared in Texas Monthly and frequently mentioned in Bud Kennedy’s “Eat Beats” (Star-Telegram). Fort Worth’s best kept secret is out. Hours of Operation: Tues. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Closed Sun. and Mon.
5012 E. Rosedale (off 820 and Rosedale) Fort Worth, TX 76105
817.536.DREW
5701 Curzon (off Camp Bowie and Horne St.) Fort Worth, TX 76107
817.735.4408
Hawks Creek
Score a Hole in 1 with your Favorite Golfer! Beat the crowd this holiday season. Visit us before the holiday rush and browse our pro shop for the perfect accessories and gift certificates for the golf lovers on your gift list. Keep your favorite golfers game up to par and in style with some of the finest golf equipment and apparel on the market today. While you are there, talk to Alison about hosting your Spring golf tournaments at Hawks Creek. 6520 White Settlement Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76114 817.738.8402 hawkscreek.com
The Lunch Box
For 27 years, The Lunch Box has been serving Fort Worth great food and memorable experiences. Located in the 6333 shopping center, this lunch hot spot is famous for its chicken salad, fruit salad and poppy seed dressing. Dine in, order to-go or have your lunch catered. Open Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m., closed on Sunday. 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. # 115 Fort Worth, TX 76116
817.738.2181
Mister G’s
Fashioned after a 1938 gentleman’s study, Mister G’s serves the freshest seafood and mesquite-grilled steaks in DFW. This cozy, four-star steakhouse features an extensive boutique wine menu and cordial & dessert cart. Named after its original owner Lyle Guslander, Mister G’s inspires its regulars to schedule flights around a dinner at “G’s.” Open Monday - Friday, 6-10 p.m. Closed holidays.
Inside the Newly Transformed Hyatt Regency DFW Adjacent to Terminal C, DFW Airport, TX 75261
972.453.1234
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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. This stylish, high-energy bistro combines traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality to create a truly unique dining experience. P.F. Chang’s offers a four-course dinner for two for $39.95 and five new Regional Classic dishes for $9.95 each. Open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. Online reservations and ordering are now available at pfchangs.com!
Sundance Square | 400 Throckmorton | Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.840.2450 | pfchangs.com
Yogi’s
Bring your appetite and meet your friends at this popular upbeat restaurant. Whatever you are in the mood for, Yogi’s has something for everyone and keeps you coming back for more. Locally owned and operated, this restaurant serves full breakfast, Tex-Mex breakfast, deli sandwiches, wraps, salads, burgers and more. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2710 S. Hulen St. | Fort Worth, TX 76109
817.921.4500
Zeke’s Fish & Chips
Zeke’s has been serving Fort Worth great food since 1971. Known for it’s Icelandic cod, farm-raised catfish, hand-breaded vegetables, fried and boiled shrimp, sandwiches, chicken salad, shrimp salad and homemade spaghetti. Delivery is available through Entrees on Trays. Dine in or take out. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday noon - 9 p.m. 5920 Curzon (5900 Block of Camp Bowie) | Fort Worth, TX 76107
817.731.3321
Secret of Success
Tarrant County Communities in Schools helps students prepare for life.
Since 1992, the Tarrant County Communities in Schools (CIS) non-profit organization has grown from two schools to 33, and during the 2008-2009 school year, 2,940 students received casework management services that helped them stay in school and prepare for life.
The mission statement of CIS is to “connect needed community resources with young people in schools to help them learn, stay in school and prepare for life.” Statistics from the 2008-2009 school year in Tarrant County speak to the success of the program: 99 percent of students in the program stayed in school, 82 percent of seniors in the program graduated, and of those graduating seniors, 75 percent went on to college and 21 percent went into the military or unsubsidized employment during the summer after graduation. Heather
Bruce, project manager at Hurst Junior High School, said that the program is as successful as it is because “we catch students on the front end of dropping out. It is our goal to help them succeed in school but also to help them to succeed in life. I really appreciate that balance.”
CIS is a voluntary program, and as a result, students involved are excited to work with the CIS social workers and reach their goals. “At CIS, our unofficial motto is ‘Whatever it Takes.’ When you build relationships based on many hours together working on some of life’s toughest problems, students see that ‘Whatever it Takes’ attitude, and they know that CIS is not just a program, but it is a person who sincerely cares and who can be counted on,” Tarrant County CIS President and CEO Mike Steele said.
When looking at the success rate of CIS, it is easy to only think about the numbers, but
for the social workers and staff at CIS, the biggest success is in the one-on-one relationship. “The most rewarding part of working for CIS is interacting with our amazing students and learning their stories. They light up when they talk about their relationship with the CIS project manager. It is wonderful to see the pride that they take in being part of the program,” said Michelle Wagner, Tarrant County CIS marketing and communications director.
As Wagner said, each student has their own story and their own unique set of goals. While some students join the program because they see their life going in a downhill direction and want to make a change, all of the goals are different. Bruce expressed that some of her students want to be doctors when they grow up, some just want to pass the TAKS test that year and others want to help their family have food on the table.
The one-on-one relationship between the students and the social workers develops and continues after graduation. Steele said that, “many of our students keep up with their CIS social workers long after they have left school and gone on to their adult lives. They send photos of their own kids, tell where they are going to school or working and just generally keep up with the CIS person who was so important in their lives.”
Tarrant County Communities in Schools has successfully changed the lives of thousands of local students.
by Ashleigh schmitz
Grand Tour
By simply buying a ticket and walking through some of the most amazing, over-the-top kitchens in town, you can help turn a kid’s life around.
So, what can you do to get involved? You can start by taking a tour. The annual Kitchen’s Tour is one of Communities in Schools biggest fundraisers of the year. Who knew philanthropy could be so tasty and so enjoyable? During the Kitchen’s Tour, you might get some great ideas to add to your own culinary retreat, and just think, students all over Tarrant County will benefit from it. Here is just a taste of the eye candy on display at this year’s Kitchen’s Tour. Builder Doug Brooks of Brooks Properties has designed a warm and functional space for the homeowners at 3816 Riverhills View Drive. Although the newly minted home was only completed one year ago this month, it displays an aged patina found in
This year's Kitchen's Tour, benefiting Communities in Schools, features several over-the-top kitchens. This incredible Riverhills kitchen was created by Brooks Prop -
older, more established neighborhoods. The kitchen and its adjoining breakfast room offer up ample amounts of warm, rich wood tones, which are carried through in the stained concrete floors. The first thing that catches your eye upon entering the space is the massive wooden topped center island, which was distressed by the homeowner herself, since its builder didn’t have the heart to ding it with chains and hammers. A deep stainless steel apron sink is inset in the island. Salvaged stainless steel bar stools lend to the worn atmosphere. Open display shelves of glazed cream cabinetry wrap around the walls, and emphasize the delectable black soapstone countertop with its tinges of green.
Centered between two light-filled windows rests the Wolf professional gas range with its equally substantial glazed cream hood dressed up with antique corbels and colorful antique tile backsplash set in a diamond serpentine design. A sub-zero refrigerator is hidden behind a wooden facade made to replicate an old-fashioned icebox. The finishing touch is a pair of oversized metal pendant lights, which were salvaged from the old civic center in Round Rock. The completed picture is one of understated luxury.
Come see more in the Riverhills neighborhood on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are available both online at cistarrant.org and at the door.
erties.
by courtney dabney
A Cut Above
The 15th annual Celebrity Cutting event benefits Careity Foundation. Proceeds assist the local community with cancer treatment costs.
Careity Foundation was founded by Beverly Branch and Lyn Walsh when their mothers were diagnosed with cancer. Since that time, they have raised funds to pay for cancer treatment for men and women in Tarrant, Parker and Johnson counties. "We collaborate with medical experts in other counties so that we can help in the most efficient way possible," Walsh said. Most of the donations are raised through those attending the Celebrity Cutting event.
Cutting, which is a popular rodeo sport, challenges a rider and his horse to move a single head of cattle away from the rest of the herd. "The crowds seem to get larger every year, and it's always for a good cause," said Diane Stow, honorary chair of this year’s event.
Box seats are available this year, and there
will be a silent auction as well as a concert following the cutting horse event. Walsh said that donations would also be accepted and that Careity is hoping to raise $325,000 from this year’s event. Money raised is allocated for a myriad of services and ensures that indi-
Bob Kingsley is among the celebrity riders in this year's Celebrity Cutting event. Proceeds benefit Careity Foundation.
viduals who might not be able to afford treatment get the care they need.
This year's special service is a complimentary mammogram for women who may lack medical insurance. If any irregularities are detected, costs of breast cancer treatment will be paid for by Careity's collaborative partners. More than 150 women in Johnson, Parker and Tarrant counties have already participated. Eighty womenwill go to Huguley Memorial Medical Center for a "24 hour mammo marathon" on Oct. 29 and 30.
Walsh said Careity Foundation is believed to be the first private initiative in the nation to hold such an event for breast cancer detection and treatment. "In that way, we have been a leader in many ways," Walsh said. "We hope to catch women with early stages of cancer. We also hope that more women will go for mammograms earlier."
Walsh arranged a union between medical practitioners in Tarrant, Johnson and Parker counties so that underinsured women would have the option of fighting their cancer.
"Many organizations raise funds for mammograms, but to our knowledge the buck stops there," Walsh said in a press release. "Our community partners stepped up to the plate to ensure that women in our communities can enjoy a clean bill of health without worrying about financial barriers to treatment.”
By LIBBy DAVIS
Lesley Hunt, L.V.N., is a nurse and massage therapist specializing in oncology massage and has worked with Careity since 2003. She helps patients undergoing chemotherapy
Celebrity Cutting
Will Rogers Memorial Center Dec. 4, 2009, 7 p.m. celebritycutting.org
and radiation treatment with their discomfort during and after their sessions. Part of her job includes relieving pain during the chemotherapy and radiation treatment and shifting the focus of the patient to wellness. She said patients often feel more positive for three to four days after a treatment. "This service means so much to them, and they couldn't afford to have this done. And it is able to transform them and give them a nurturing component.” Careity Foundation makes it possible for cancer patients to enjoy a higher quality of life. “Regardless of how skilled the therapist is or how grateful the patient is, without funding, the relationship doesn’t exist,” Hunt said.
Celebrities donate their time and compete only for a square belt buckle and bragging rights. They also pay to bring themselves to the event, are put in the Worthington Hotel for free and use donated horses. The contest will be judged based on agility, speed and
worthy cause.
ability to keep a calf separate from the herd.
The concert after the cutting event is open to those who purchased box tickets for $200. It will feature Garrett Bradford opening for Sonny Burgess, Lynn Anderson, Joey and Rory, Bomshel, Janine Turner and Beverly Branch.
"We formed Careity seven years ago," Walsh said. "We realized that we could provide services that no other organization provided."
2009 Celebrity Riders
Lynn Anderson
Jon Bonnell
Hal Brown
Betty Buckley
Sonny Burgess
Amy Gunter, MD
Bob Kingsley
Joey Martin
Shelly Mowery
Jay Novacek
Kristy Osmonson
Janice Tomberlin, MD
Janine Turner
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsorship ($30,000)
1. Introduction at event
2. All event material will say “Presenting Sponsor”
3. Full-page ad in event program
4. Potential for radio and television exposure
5. Invitation to VIP dinner with celebrities for 12
6. Cutting Tickets: 12 box seats, six parking passes, 100 general admissions.
7. Sponsor Party Live Concert Tickets: Premium reserved seating, two tables of 10
Platinum Sponsorship ($20,000)
1. Introduction at event
2. Full page ad in event program
3. Potential for radio and television exposure
4. Invitation to VIP dinner with celebrities for 12
5. Cutting Tickets: 12 box seats, four parking passes, 80 general admission
6. Sponsor Party Live Concert Tickets: Preferred reserved seating, two tables of 10
Gold Sponsorship ($10,000)
1. Introduction at event
2. 1/2 page ad in event program.
3. Potential for radio and television exposure
4. Invitation to VIP dinner with celebrities for six
5. Cutting Tickets: 12 box seats, three parking passes, 50 general admission
6. Sponsor Party Live Concert Tickets Preferred reserved seating, two tables of 10
Silver Sponsorship ($5,000)
1. 1/4 page ad in event program
2. Invitation to VIP dinner with celebrities for six
3. Cutting Tickets: six box seats, two parking passes, 30 general admission
4. Sponsor Party Live Concert Tickets: Preferred reserved seating one table of 10
Bronze Sponsorship ($2,500)
1. Name included in event brochure to be distributed throughout Tarrant County
2. Invitation to VIP dinner with celebrities for four
3. 1/8 page ad in event program
4. Cutting Tickets: six box seats, one parking pass, 20 general admission
5. Sponsor Party Live Concert Tickets: Reserved seating, one table of 10
Nan Kingsley, Bob Kingsley, Jennifer Savage Fuller and Robert Fuller, shown above, are supporters of this
Dining Heaven on 7th
Amidst the explosion of growth on 7th Street exists a heap of culinary riches including a recent fine dining addition and some laid-back favorites.
like getting snickers from 75,000 people all at once - but I get really tickled at those who’ve decided “Dean obviously knows nothing about (football).” I suppose I could mention that I did play and coach the game for years and that I actually worked for the Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network during the halcyon days of the early ’90s.
But the game is the show, not the talking head. The best radio play call I ever heard came from the great Jack Buck on a Monday Night Football radio broadcast of a San Francisco 49er’s game. Quarterback Steve Young had just hit wide receiver Jerry Rice on a slant route for six, and Buck was perfect in only three words.
“Young, Rice, TOUCHdown.”
The formation or coverage was incidental. A good announcer gets out of the way. Less is more.
First of all, my deepest thanks to all who have expressed congratulations on the new job as public address announcer at Cowboys Stadium.
I’ve been asked about it countless times, but I really have no idea how I wound up with it. I wasn’t looking for it, didn’t ask for it and had no idea it was available. In fact, I was first approached for ideas on who I thought might be good for the job – and only after I suggested two or three names did they ask if I was interested. And to be honest, if I’d known how intense the job actually is, I might have hidden under my covers and asked for Mommy.
I have a lot more respect for the job George Dunham, Murphy Martin, Bill Melton and James Jennings did.
I’m also amazed at some of the criticism I’ve received. Yeah, referring to Felix Jones as the long-departed and lightly lamented “Julius” was boneheaded – there’s nothing
Which is akin to what goes into a great eatery – and lately I’ve added several to my list of favorites.
also has a wonderful little patio, frequent live music and powerful margaritas that had me imitating John Wayne for the people at the next table.
Yeah, referring to Felix Jones as the long-departed and lightly lamented “Julius” was boneheaded – there’s nothing like getting snickers from 75,000 people all at once - but I get really tickled at those who’ve decided “Dean obviously knows nothing about (football).”
For starters, I’ve been prowling around 7th Street just west of the Trinity the last few weeks – and I might just camp out there permanently.
I’m quite sure I could survive on Chimy’s Cerveceria morning, noon and night. It’s down a short alley off of Foch Street, right around the corner from Dean-Kingston –quite possibly the coolest men and women’s fashion boutique in all of North Texas. Chimy’s is renowned for incredible nachos, delicious fish tacos that actually make you think you’re eating healthy, and their signature “Gut Rockets” – sumptuous chimichangas that delightfully satiate the taste buds in spite of a name that conjures the end result of drinking the local water. Chimy’s
On the north side of 7th at the corner of Carroll and Whitmire is the magnificent M&O Station Grill – directly descended from its fabled ancestor at Leonard’s Department Store. The award-winning burger joint sits next door to Marty Leonard’s museum, which is dedicated to that magical retailer Fort Worth natives warmly recall from our youth – and a stroll through that humble exhibition brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my lips. Beyond that, the food at M&O is simply marvelous. Another terrific stop on the Great Burger Joint Tour, their signature is the Bleu Cow – stuffed with bleu cheese and topped with crunchy bacon – but it’s the M&O Original with hamburger sauce that floods the diner with happy sounds and Cowtown longtimers with great memories.
And although I’m late to the party, a word about Eddie V’s. Known primarily for its seafood, it seemed like everyone had already been there but me – until I had the chance to celebrate a family birthday there. Allow me to say that Eddie V’s might just offer the finest dining experience currently available in Fort Worth. Located at the famed intersection of 7th, Bailey, Camp Bowie and University, the food is magnificent – with heavenly surroundings and service to match.
So if you hear a PA announcer utter the phrase “down by 7,” he might be referring to the street. The area is that memorable, and more.
Menu. Order. YUMmy.
Jody Dean is an Emmy Awardwinning, 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.
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Derek Main
Fossil Hunter and Dinosaur Digger at Arlington Archosaur Site
When people think of paleontologists, it’s usually the movie Jurassic Park that comes to mind first. What is it really like to be a paleontologist? Paleontology is a lot of work, and very exciting, but there is a lot less running and screaming as seen in the movies! Seriously though, it is a very rewarding feeling to be a part of a project like the Arlington Archosaur Site. To find so many fossils from so many animals that help tell the story of ancient Texas is very cool!
You were the first to use Ground Penetrating Radar as a way to find dinosaur bones. Where did the idea come from? It really began for me when a classmate and I were walking down the hall at the Univeristy of Texas at Dallas, back in my undergrad days. He was telling me about a project he was working on that utilized ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to find human remains for FBI missing persons’ cases. He told me how well it was working on mapping the locations of remains. At the time I was helping with two sauropod (long neck dinosaurs) excavations, and thought that if GPR could find little human bones, why not big dinobones. So we gave it a try, and it worked.
diles, turtles, fish, plants and trees have all been uncovered at the site. Did you ever expect to find such a wealth of fossils? No. This project has been a consistent surprise to me from day one. When the discoverers first approached me with the report of the site, I honestly didn’t believe them. It just sounded too incredible for the DFW area. What they
When the discoverers first approached me with the report of the site, I honestly didn’t believe them. It just sounded too incredible for the DFW area. What they were describing sounded more like remote areas in Montana to me.
2003. However, excavation didn’t begin until 2008, when the University of Texas at Arlington was granted access to the land. How did it feel having to wait nearly five years? It was frustrating as hell. I more or less gave up on it and put it out of my mind for several years. It was one of the site's discoverers, Phil Kirchhoff, who was persistent enough to stick to his guns and find the new landowner, contact them and set up a meeting. But once contact was made, all the puzzle pieces came into place.
Fossils of ancient dinosaurs, croco -
were describing sounded more like remote areas in Montana to me.
What does this project mean to you personally? The Arlington Archosaur Site has been a personal voyage of discovery for me. I’m not just talking about fossils either. The people I’ve met and grown to love like family are a big part of this project. Aside from being surprised by all the cool fossils, I’m constantly surprised by both the dedication of my all-volunteer crew and the amazing camaraderie that we have. The first fossils were discovered in
Huffines Communities of Dallas, the owner of the land that Arlington Archosaur Site sits on, has allowed excavation to continue until the end of May 2010. Do you feel pressure mounting to finish the job? Huffines has been absolutely fantastic in allowing us to explore and excavate on their property. The Arlington Archosaur Site Project could not have happened without their support. Do I think we will find every fossil? I doubt it. There is just too much out there. But we will do our best to find all that we can as quickly as we can. If by chance we were given more time, though, we certainly would not turn it down. It’s a great area to explore and make discoveries!
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Off the Record
Heywood encourages the public to stop being a “nation of wimps” and consider new approaches to some old problems.
Heywood is a morning show host at 95.9 FM The Ranch and provides commentary on TXA 21 News: First In Prime between 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays. All complaints can be directed to Heywood@TheRanchRadio.com.
Lately, it’s become politically incorrect to question the administration. Offenders risk being labeled racists and are quickly scorned by the liberal media, a group more sensitive than a room full of Volvo owners.
However, if we fail to thoroughly address controversial topics, the results could be devastating. Not asking enough questions has led to war, global recession, corporate crime and, in extreme cases, marriage.
But regrettably, we have all become very complacent. A nation of wimps. Nobody asks “why” enough, except, of course, toddlers and nursing home residents. This is a dangerous trend, and dangerous trends are never recognized soon enough, although there are always early warning signs. The ice age began with some Neanderthal casually remarking, "I should have worn a scarf today.”
Complacency can only be overcome when we decide that traditional methods aren’t work-
ing. For example, we need to start thoroughly questioning our leaders and hold them completely accountable for what they promise. Particularly, our popular leaders. The media tends to ignore the half-truths of leaders and politicians they like. History is even kinder to them by overlooking their flaws and portraying them in a totally favorable light. You’ll rarely find a negative story about John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln or Benjamin Franklin. (Although I did read that old Ben used to lounge around his estate naked. I had to restock the liquor cabinet twice in order to drink that image away.)
It’s
So far, President Obama has enjoyed this same treatment. It’s probably part of the reason he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Having only been in office a few months, it doesn’t appear that the Nobel committee awarded the prize for achievement, but rather as more of a slap in the face to those they and the liberal media find distasteful. Namely, George W. Bush. In 2002, the prize went to Jimmy Carter, who was a very vocal critic of the troop buildup for the war in Iraq. In 2007, it was given to Al Gore, loser to Bush in the 2000 presidential election and the self-proclaimed inventor of both the Internet and global warming. Beginning to see another trend here? I predict next year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded to documentary filmmaker Michael Moore. However, he will probably decline to attend the award ceremony because Sweden doesn’t have food courts.
paying for it. That’s because the cost of health care is like the weather. It affects everyone. No one gets singled out by a thunderstorm. It’s a guaranteed shared experience.
It’s sad, but if you think about it, the only time you know a politician is telling the truth is when he’s “off the record.” That’s when the President referred to rapper Kanye West as a “jackass.” No one can doubt the veracity of that statement. Maybe we should require that all campaign speeches and promises be made “off the record.”
sad, but if you think about it, the only time you know a politician is telling the truth is when he’s “off the record.” That’s when the President referred to rapper Kanye West as a “jackass.” No one can doubt the veracity of that statement.
We also need to start questioning the effectiveness of our legal system and reconsider the culpability of every party to a crime. That’s exactly what police in Dallas did in the late 70s. Back then, a large number of prostitutes gathered along Cedar Springs in Oak Lawn every day, openly plying their wares. Police would arrest them, but within hours they were back on the street, along with two more of their friends. The situation was out of control for more than a year, until a young officer came up with a plan. Rather than arrest the dealers, start arresting the users. Within 24 hours, the working girls disappeared, never to return.
But although universal health care is the primary issue in America, not one person has had the tenacity to pin Obama down as to exactly how he intends to pay for it. He has implied that only “a few” will bear the brunt of the cost. I can assure you that all of us will wind up
Drug enforcement agencies need to take note. That’s because when a guy gets caught selling a dime bag of crack, he goes to jail. If he swallows it, he goes to rehab. In one place, they become the husband of Lindsay Lohan. In the other place, they become the wife of some guy named Luther. The courts need to quit treating users with kid gloves. Once they start getting the “Full Madoff,” the dealers will disappear.
And if you agree with me, send me $100. No reason really. I just need the money. And that’s “off the record.”
How To Know For Sure When You Need A New Doorknob
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night soaking wet?
Yeah, me too.
And it happened this morning around 1:30.
I had been peed on—by a child who’d found his way into my bed.
After I realized what it was (stuck my nose into my shirt and gagged) I quickly jumped out of the bed and headed for the laundry room. There, I stripped off all my clothes and threw them in the washing machine. So now I was completely naked. Without clothes. Clothes-less. Donning my birthday suit. Nekkid.
Just then I thought, hmm, I’m thirsty. I’m naked and thirsty. I mean, did I think maybe I should put on some clothes? The thought did cross my mind. But what could happen? It’s dark. There’s no one around. I’m in my own home. Clothes can surely wait until after I’ve quenched my thirst. Right? Surely.
So I go to the garage and open the door. There, the dogs met me with much excite-
ment. Side note: the dogs used to sleep inside at night until one of them (not mentioning any names *LEONA*) taught the other one how to pee and poop all over the house. It became a game we played every morning called, Let’s Show The Blonde Bimbo Who’s REALLY In Charge Around Here. Well I showed them. Now their butts stay in the garage. Ha.
I walked in the garage, pulling the door behind me. I opened the fridge, grabbed a bottle of G2 Gatorade, closed the fridge, stepped in a puddle of what I can only assume was dog urine (UGH!) and reached for the door knob to go back into the house.
The door was locked.
Locked.
L-O-C-K-E-D.
And I swear the dogs were laughing at me. And I seriously think I saw them out of the corner of my eye high-five each other. Even in the pitch-black garage.
Options, options, options.
OK. Let’s re-evaluate. I’m NAKED. I’m standing in URINE. I’m LOCKED out of my HOUSE. And I’m NAKED.
I felt my way around my husband’s car to get to mine.
Side note: Why do we not have a light switch in the garage for moments like this? I mean it would be helpful if I could SEE!
I found my car, opened the door and looked around for any stray/abandoned clothes that may have been carelessly left on the floorboard. Nothing. Well, I say nothing. There was one of my son’s ball caps and a pair of smelly soccer socks that were so stiff they could probably stand up on their own. No, thank you.
I decided to try and knock on the door. Maybe Hubs would hear me...although unlikely given that...well, this is no time to pick on him...I’m the idiot in this story...plus I
needed rescuing.
So I made my way back to the door and started banging.
BANG. BANG. BANG.
Wait a few seconds.
BANG. BANG. BANG.
It was useless. I needed to go around to the front of the house and ring the bell. And, I was still naked.
I tiptoed back around my husband’s car to mine and climbed inside. I COULD just sleep in here, I thought. Just wait out the rest of the night until I’m found in the morning. But I didn’t really want to do that. Plus, how much oxygen is in a garage anyway? I looked at my dogs that were now peering into the car, and I could guess what they were thinking. They were probably wondering what the heck the crazy woman was doing now. Well, if the garage is good enough for them and they haven’t died from lack of oxygen.... I guess I can stick it out for one night.
UH! What am I saying? I’m not sleeping in the garage like a dog! (No offense to dogs, but really?)
Just then, I had an idea. It was pretty stupid and desperate, but still an idea. I grabbed two floor mats from my SUV and headed for the button on the wall. I pressed it then, and up went the garage door. Now, I was fully exposed to the outside world known as my neighborhood. I put one mat in front of my top area and semi-wrapped the other floor mat around my bottom area and then headed down the driveway. You know what? It sure is quiet at 2 am.
With the dogs in tow, I made it to the front porch (thank goodness the light was off) and rang the bell. Ding-dong. Ding-dong. And then I waited. And waited.
Hello? I’m ringing the doorbell. Anybody wanna answer it?
So I rang again. This time with gusto.
Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail.com. Her first novel, Heaping Spoonful, is in bookstores now.
This column chronicles the adventures of a fictionalized character, is intended for comic relief only and should not be perceived as providing advice on parenting or marriage.
DING-DONG-DING-DONG-DINGDONG-DING-DONG
And then I heard it. Footsteps. And they were headed towards the door. Thank God. Don’t turn on the light. Don’t turn on the light. Don’t turn on the light.
And then on went the front porch light. Through the door Tommy said, “Who is it?”
I whisper shouted, “It’s ME! I locked myself out of the house!”
“Me who?”
Great. Now he was messing with me. Just what I needed.
“Seriously! Open the door! I’m naked!”
The lock turned, the door opened. There stood my husband, completely naked (We own clothes, I swear). I rolled my eyes and pushed my way in.
“Are those...floor mats?” And then laughter ensued.
“Yes. And they’re quite handy in this situation.” I was irritated, sleepy and covered head to toe (literally) in pee.
“But why are you naked?” he asked as he followed me to the garage.
“Because...oh never mind. It’s a long story. I just want to go to BED.”
I lowered the
garage door, put the dogs outside, dressed myself and headed to another bedroom. I did NOT want to sleep in my bed, which was currently swimming in little boy urine. And I did have the good sense to wash my feet before climbing into one of the other children’s beds.
So when I woke up, I was thinking, was that a dream? Did that really happen? And I wasn’t really sure until I walked into the kitchen and heard banging coming from the garage. I ran to the door, opened it and found my husband standing there completely naked. The first thing out of his mouth? “We need a new doorknob.”
illustration by Charles Marsh
By shauna Glenn
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FESTIVALS/FAIRS
Fort Worth Fly-In MusIcFest, nov. 7 » Held at the Spinks Airport, the first Fly-In Musicfest is hosted by the Flying Musicians Association, Inc. Festivities include two stages with nonstop music performed by local musicians, jamming tents, airplane rides, aviation seminar, pancake breakfast, vendors and more. flyingmusicians.org.
Fort Worth Greek Food FestIval, nov. 7-9
» The Fort Worth Greek Food Festival will be held at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church at 2020 N.W. 21st St. in Fort Worth. Greek folk dances, shopping, and, of course, lots of food will be available. Father Michael Stearns will lead tours of the church. Admission is free. St. Demetrios, 817.626.5578. fortworthgreekfestival.com.
lone star InternatIonal FIlM FestIval, nov. 11-15 » The festival will be held in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square. Multiple passes are available through the Lone Star Film Society, AMC Lone Star Box Office or Norris Conference Center. Festival events include film screenings and awards banquet. Films feature stars like Meg Ryan and Dustin Hoffman. Lone Star Film Society, 817.924.6000.
FestIval oF trees at southlake toWn square, nov. 20-22 » This three-day event will showcase a spectacular display of Christmas trees and other holiday décor including wreaths, tabletop decorations and unique items, all available for purchase during the event. Also on display during the 2009 Festival will be artwork by internationally renowned and local artist Trish Biddle. southlaketownsquare.com
trade days usa at texas Motor speedWay, nov. 21-22 » Visit the Texas Motor Speedway for a weekend of shopping and fun. Trade Days USA is a combination arts festival, arts and crafts show and flea market rolled into one. With more than 4,000 vendor slots, the variety and fun are sure to please. tradedayusa.com.
chesapeake enerGy parade oF lIGhts, nov. 27 » The 27th annual Parade of Lights features more than 100 entries, a special Holiday Fun Zone and the lighting of the Fort Worth Christmas tree in Sundance Square. Join the fun downtown with floats, lights and lots of smiles. Reserved seats are available online. fortworthparadeoflights.com.
MUSEUMS
GoInG to texas: FIve centurIes oF texas Maps, nov. 6-Jan. 3 » This special exhibition showcases approximately 60 authentic maps from the collection of Yana and Marty Davis. These rare maps range from early 16th century New Spain through the Republic of Texas and statehood and into the 21st century. Na-
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tional Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 817.336.4475.
Second Saturday at Sid richardSon, nov. 14
» Enjoy an afternoon featuring a guided tour of paintings by artists who shaped the public’s perception of the American West. The tour is followed by a live performance by Roberta Atkins, highlighting the life of cowboy artist Charles Russell as told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
official lighting of the urban l antern, nov. 16 » Join the city-wide celebration of Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s reconstruction with the lighting of the iconic 76-foot entry to the new building, the Urban Lantern. One lucky child will be selected to light it for the first time. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
from the Private collectionS of texaS: euroPean art, ancient to modern, nov. 22 to march 21 » Over 40 collectors will be represented in this presentation of 100 of the most important European paintings and sculptures ever held in private collections in Texas. Among the artists featured are Guercino, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Monet and Renoir. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
freedom now: tamarind lithograPhy workShoP, nov. 24-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.
circle of friendS: PortraitS of artiStS, through nov. 29 » With the advent of American modernism, artists began making portraits of one another with increasing regularity. Photographers made portraits to document the members of their artistic communities, but in so doing they also created works that embody their artistic and personal ambitions. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
maSterworkS of american PhotograPhy: momentS in time, through Jan. 3 » Journey through photography’s history in an exhibition of works from the medium’s early years to the present day. Taken together, these images from the Carter’s permanent collection reflect the diversity and richness of an American visual tradition and explore photography’s unique relationship to time. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
SuSan rothenberg: moving in Place, through Jan. 3 » From the early horse paintings of the mid-1970s, to her most recent body of work, which explores a number of central motifs that have occurred throughout the artist’s 35-year career, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents 25 paintings by Susan Rothenberg. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
viewS and viSionS: PrintS of the american weSt, 1820-1970, through Jan. 10 » Experience the intrigue and fascination of the early American West in a special exhibition of 19th and 20th century prints and illustrated books from the Carter’s permanent collection. This exhibit features works by American artists who depicted the grand landscapes, wild animals and rugged individuals of the West. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
rufino tamayo: tamarind lithograPhy workShoP, year-round » Renowned Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo had a fellowship at the Los Angeles-based Tamarind Lithography Workshop in 1964. Witness his work—ghostly apparitions of abstracted human figures—in this exhibition from the permanent collection. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
Sid richardSon muSeum, year-round » Through their collections, oilmen like Sid Richardson,
hands and Shadows: (above) Susan Rothenberg: Moving in Place exhibit at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Hands and Shadows, 1978-79, Modern Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas.
indio mountains: (below) Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820-1970 exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. Indio Mountains, Paul Landacre, 1931, Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas
Amon Carter, Thomas Gilcrease, Frank Phillips and R.W. Norton established a link to the romantic legends of the Old West. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
Texas Cowboy Hall of fame, year-round »
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors Texas men and women who have excelled in the sports of rodeo and cutting. Each booth contains photographs and memorabilia, and many of the booths also have video. Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, 817.626.7131.
Texas Civil war museum, year-round » The Texas Civil War Museum is a nonprofit member started by Texas oil and gas businessman Ray Richey. The museum features several permanent exhibits focusing on Civil War history and memorabilia. Texas Civil War Museum, 817.246.2323.
ConneCT To arT, year-round » Presented by Amon Carter Museum, Connect to Art is a free, multiplevisit program for groups of adults with cognitive disabilities and their families and/or caregivers. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
firsT fridays aT THe modern, year-round »
The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails from 5-8 p.m. Docent-led spotlight tours of the galleries at 6:30 p.m. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
STAGE/THEATER
Jubilee THeaTre presenTs “THe danCe on widow’s row,” THrougH nov. 8 » Jubilee Theatre presents their latest comedy written by Samm-Art Williams, who also wrote the critically-acclaimed “Home” and was a Co-Executive Producer of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The production features the story of four wealthy widows in a North Carolina community who invite the area’s four most eligible bachelors for an evening soiree. Jubilee Theatre, 817.338.4411.
“menopause THe musiCal,” THrougH nov. 8 »
The all-female cast sets out to make fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between the diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer “the silent passage,” but rather a normal stage of every woman’s life. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 817.886.7727.
Casa manana THeaTre presenTs “sweeney Todd,” nov. 10-15 » Winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is the gruesomely brilliant musical tale of bitter revenge in Victorian London. This show features strong content. Casa Manana Theatre, 817.332.2272.
Texas danCe THeaTer presenTs “a noTTe,” “dreamers,” and “parallel world,” nov. 13 » This classically trained ballet company with a contemporary flair presents three exciting pieces at Scott Theatre. Texas Dance Theater, 817.676.1514.
CirCle THeaTre presenTs “a lone sTar CHrisTmas Carol,” nov. 19-deC. 19 » Circle Theatre presents the world premier of a holiday show. With all-new, toe-tappin’ music, lyrics and direction by Gary Moody and Gary Taylor, this all-Texan version of the classic Christmas tale will tickle the Dickens out of you and show you what “getting rich” really means. Circle Theatre, 817.877.3040.
balleT fronTier presenTs “THe nuTCraCker,” nov. 21 » Presented by Ballet Frontier, the performance will be held at the Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth with two performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Will Rogers Auditorium, 817.392.7469.
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Through Nov. 29 » A charming performance about a recently divorced 49-year-old struggling with re-entry into the dating world. Stage West Theatre, 817.784.9378. omNi TheaTer aNd Noble PlaNeTarium, Year-rouNd » The Omni Theater has many exciting shows daily. The IMAX presentation of “Dolphins” will run through Dec. 2009, and “The Alps” will run through Jan. 2010. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
MUSIC
The WoNderful SouNdS of muSic WiTh The voN TraPP childreN, Nov. 6-8 » “The Sound of Music” captured the hearts of millions when it debuted. Today the von Trapp singers, the actual great-grandchildren of the real Maria and Captain von Trapp, continue the legacy. In this family-friendly event, the von Trapps join Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to share their musical gift, family stories, and timeless pieces from “The Sound of Music.” Bass Hall, 817.212.4200.
aN eveNiNg WiTh eugeNia leoN, Nov. 13 » Enjoy an intimate concert with musical icon Eugenia Leon. Hailed as the best voice of Mexican popular song, she will be making her Fort Worth debut performance at the Rose. Enjoy some of her classics like Que Te Vaya Bien and Que Quieres Tu De Mi. Rose Marine Theater, 817.624.8333.
abba maNia, Nov. 17 » Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, you’ll have the time of your life enjoying this ultimate tribute to the enormously popular disco-pop band. All your favorite ABBA tunes will be delivered with the original band’s glammy gusto and glee. Bass Hall, 817.212.4200.
camiNoS del iNka, Nov. 20-22 » Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s music director Miguel Hart Bedoya’s critically acclaimed project explores three centuries of music influenced by the culture and landscapes of the Incas. Bass Hall, 817.212.4200.
home for The holidaYS, Nov. 27-29 » The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra tradition continues in an allnew holiday show filled with Christmas carol favorites, a family sing-along, the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and even jolly old St. Nick himself. Bass Hall, 817.212.4200.
cliburN aT The moderN: JeNNifer higdoN, Nov. 21 » One of America’s most frequently performed composers, Jennifer Higdon writes music known for its technical skill and audience appeal. She has received multiple awards and is currently composer-in-residence with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
billY bob’S TexaS » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.624.7117.
Nov. 6 » Charla Corn
Nov. 7 » Travis Tritt
Nov. 13 » Band of Heathens
Nov. 14 » Josh Gracin
Nov. 20 » Cory Morrow
Nov. 21 » Wade Bowen
Nov. 27 » Casey Donahew Band
Nov. 28 » Tracy Lawrence
COMEDY
four daY WeekeNd, fridaY aNd SaTurdaY, Year-rouNd » The popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Also, through 2009, Curtis Needs a Ride will perform a high-quality blend of sketch comedy and improvisational comedy every Thursday at 8 p.m. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4DAY.
hYeNa’S comedY NighT club » Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.
SPORTS
TexaS moTor SPeedWaY, The dickieS 500 r ace Week, Nov. 5-8 » NASCAR racing returns with a triple-header weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The weekend race event is one of the most pivotal in the Chase for The NASCAR Sprint Cup. Texas Motor Speedway, 817.215.8500.
aPha World chamPioNShiP fall ShoW, Nov. 5-14 » This year’s event includes halter, Western and English competitions, as well as entertainment and shopping for the entire family. American Paint Horse Association, 817.834.APHA.
dallaS coWboYS » Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, 817.892.4161.
Nov. 1 » vs. Seattle Seahawks
Nov. 22 » vs. Washington Redskins
Nov. 26 » vs. Oakland Raiders
Tcu fooTball » Amon Carter Stadium, 817.257. FROG.
Nov. 14 » vs. Utah
Nov. 28 » vs. New Mexico
Tcu volleYball » Student Recreation Center, 817.257.FROG.
Nov. 5 » vs. BYU
Nov. 7 » vs. Utah
Nov. 20 » vs. New Mexico
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
5Th aNNual “STockiNg Tree” drive for SeNiorS, Nov. 7 » Metroport Meals on Wheels makes the holidays brighter for homebound participants at this annual tree lighting. Metroport Meals on Wheels, 817.491.1141.
holidaY TraiN ShoW, Nov. 14-15 » This festive train show chugs along this year at Will Rogers Memorial Center. North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs, dfwtrainshows.com.
domaiN xciv aNd TarraNT area food baNk food drive, Through Nov. 21 » Teaming up for a good cause, Domain and TAFB are asking for donations of groceries and will reward participants with a $20 gift card to Domain XCIV. Tarrant Area Food Bank, 817.332.9177.
ThaNkSgiviNg iN The forT WorTh STockYardS, Nov. 28-29 » Spend holiday time with your family in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Expect gunfights, face painting and even a visit from Santa. Stockyards Station, 817.625.9715.
coWboYS of color culTural YouTh heriTage SemiNar, WedNeSdaYS, Year-rouNd » National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame, 817.922.9999.
daNce leSSoNS, moNdaYS aNd ThurSdaYS, Year-rouNd » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.624.7117.
graPeviNe viNTage r ailroad, variouS daTeS, Year-rouNd » Rides are available from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards and from the Stockyards to 8th Avenue at the Trinity River. Stockyards Station, 817.625.RAIL.
hiSToric forT WorTh, iNc. TourS, YearrouNd » These tours include the Ball-EddlemanMcFarland House and the Thistle Hill House Museum. Historic Fort Worth, Inc., 817.336.2344.
omNi TheaTer aNd Noble PlaNeTarium, Year-rouNd » The Omni Theater has numerous exciting shows daily. Construction on the museum’s new facilities continues through Fall 2009. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
STock YardS chamPioNShiP rodeo, fridaY aNd SaTurdaY, Year-rouNd » Rope, ride, race! Traditional rodeo fun for the whole family. Cowtown Coliseum, 888.269.8696.
STock YardS dailY caTTle drive, Year-rouNd » The world’s only daily cattle drive. Fort Worth Stockyards, Exchange Street, 817.624.4741.
The big Screen: Lone Star Film Festival will return to Sundance Square on Nov. 11-15. Festival events include film screenings and an awards banquet.
Cowboy Charm
Owner and chef Grady Spears serves up cowboy dishes with a twist in his latest restaurant venture, Grady’s Restaurant. For years, Chef Spears has been identified by his upscale culinary creations with a touch of Cowboy charm. Grady’s Restaurant remains true to that style, which has proven to be a wild success for this restaurant that opened in February.
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Cowboy Up
At his new Cowtown eatery, Grady Spears dishes up Texan entrees big enough to feed ranch hands.
Tucked away in a Park Hill shopping strip near where Forest Park meets McCart, Grady’s Restaurant is cowboy chef Grady Spears’ newest venture. Perhaps most well-known for his work at Reata, Spears doesn’t stray from his Western roots for his moniker-bearing restaurant, which opened in February.
The cowboy-chic eatery is decorated with burnt-orange walls and Western artwork, and servers wear jeans and quirky Western shirts. A
distressed-wood bar serves as the open dining room’s focal point.
Off-white linens dress the candle-topped tables, and wooden chairs keep the look from being too refined. A rustic chandelier accents a corner, and back windows showcase lightstrung trees and the courtyard. Low lighting keeps the vibe cozy, but on our visit, the extremely low temperature in the restaurant prevented things from feeling warm.
Grady’s appetizers include such, well,
Chile y Carne
The Grilled Rib Eye of Beef with Chile Relleno at Grady’s Restaurant is the ideal example of owner Grady Spears’ cowboy dishes with a twist. Perfectly seared with a crispy, caramelized crust on the outside and a moist, juicy center, it’s simply but sufficiently seasoned. On top rests the chile relleno. Melted cheese fills the roasted poblano pepper. With each bite, the creamy cheese blends with the mild chile and marbleized meat. A side of spinach adds additional color and a hint of healthiness to balance the accompanying Texas 10/15 onion rings. Big enough to double as women’s bracelets, the massive onion rings have a light, crunchy batter.
appetizing options as cabrito (goat) tacos and Texas goat cheese, sun-dried tomato tamales, but we opted for the red chili quail tostadas. The perfect size for splitting, two crispy tostada shells were topped with smoky
quail meat. Cheese and sweet roasted corn relish with fresh cilantro and diced red peppers topped the quail. Spinach, mild salsa verde and tangy crème fraiche crowned the tostadas. A well-executed appetizer, the colorful tostadas combined a variety of flavors—from smoky to sweet to a hint of spice. It was also a beautiful blend of textures—from the shells and vegetables’ varying levels of crunch to the tender, warm quail and creamy, cool crème fraiche.
For a main entrée, the Rahr beer-battered 3M chicken-fried steak didn’t disappoint. Flavored from Fort Worth’s own brewery, the massive chicken-fried steak’s batter was tasty and crispy. The flavorful beef was so tender that it cut with a fork, and it wasn’t gristly as some can be. Creamy, peppery gravy added another layer of flavor. Fluffy green-onion mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery with a distinct—but not overpowering—taste of chives. A couple of small, sweet glazed carrots were also included.
An equally satisfying Southwestern dish, the grilled rib eye was perfectly cooked. A caramelized sear made it crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the steak was topped with a chile relleno. The roasted poblano was filled with gooey melted cheese that oozed onto the steak. The chile’s bite blended nicely with the steak’s meatiness. Bracelet-sized Texas 10/15 onion rings were made from approximately one-inch-wide slices of onion. The light, crunchy batter was a nice foil to the relleno’s lack of breading. Fresh spinach rounded out the dish.
To complete the meal, we shared the rich dessert tacos. Two crispy shells had a flavor resembling a waffle ice-cream cone. Filled with chopped strawberries, caramelized bananas and toasted coconut, the sweet tacos rested in chocolate ganache. Chocolate shavings and
mint chiffonade garnished the dessert. Ice cream balanced the chocolate in the dish.
During our visit the service was decent, and servers were friendly. Food arrived quickly, but it wasn’t on account of our waitress. Perhaps we wouldn’t have noticed her inattentiveness throughout the meal if it wouldn’t have taken as long to get our check when we were ready to leave. That said, overall, Grady’s was a pleasant experience with feel-good food.
Tuesday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.
2443 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth
817.922.9980, gradysrestaurant.com $$$
by camille Torres
To accompany Grady’s Grilled Rib Eye of Beef, try The Fury 2005 Cabernet by Revolver Wine. The Napa Valley wine’s spicy notes and heavy taste blends well with the hearty steak’s flavorful marbled fat.
Provincial Provisions
Saint Emilion has been pleasing Fort Worthians for decades with its French country food.
Driving down 7th Street west of downtown, you can’t help but notice Saint Emilion restaurant. The A-frame restaurant looks like it was plucked from the French countryside and placed at its Fort Worth locale. Ivy crawls the house-like exterior, wooden shutters frame the windows, and colorful flowers fill window boxes.
Inside, it’s like walking into a Frenchman’s cozy cottage. Plush carpet is soft underfoot. The wooden vaulted ceiling plays off the textured walls’ brick accents. Paned windows add a further touch of authenticity, and copper pans line the wall above a window into the kitchen. Near the door, the owner’s collection of miniature French cars lines a ledge. Dim lighting keeps the environment intimate, and
and the owner offered dinner suggestions.
Traditional hors d’oeuvres included escargot and duck pate. The French onion soup was flavorful. Crunchy toasted baguette and a lid of melted nutty Gruyere cheese gave way to sweet caramelized onions and beefy broth. One of the day’s specials, the lobster bisque was rich and thick with good depth of flavor. Lobster hash with sweet chunks of lobster meat topped the creamy bisque.
The duck breast entrée with duck confit ravioli was a nicely-executed dish. Well-seasoned slices of duck breast weren’t overdone and were beautifully pink in the center. A thin strip of fat added flavor, and the moist meat wasn’t gamey as duck can sometimes be. Two salty al dente pillows of ravioli were filled with the creamy duck-meat mixture. A bed of slightly sweet sauce added another layer to the dish’s flavors and textures. Salt-and-peppered haricot verts (French green beans) mixed with sliced red potatoes, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, and artichokes.
Although the New York strip steak wasn’t bad, it was disappointing, failing to live up to the restaurant’s atmosphere or reputation. Undercooked and modestly seasoned, it fell short of the full flavors it could have had, even with the dollop of compound butter. Lackluster gray, the steak’s grill marks provided its only color. It was served with haricot verts, along with perfectly julienned but soft pommes frites (French fries).
Tuesday-Saturday 6-9 p.m.; reservations required Friday and Saturday 3617 W. 7th St., Fort Worth 817.737.2781, saint-emilionrestaurant.com $$$
you almost expect a hearth with a roaring fire in the corner. Upstairs, a room is available for private dining.
Bernard Tronche established the businesscasual restaurant in 1985 to enhance the city’s fine-dining scene. Each linen-topped table is accented with a bud vase and rose, and an easel with a chalkboard of daily specials is moved to each table as diners decide on their dishes. An extensive wine list is also available.
Servers bring warm, crusty baguette slices and invert the table’s French butter dish, revealing room-temperature spreadable butter. A prix fixe menu is available, or patrons can choose from Saint Emilion’s more elaborate dishes. On our most recent visit, the chef circulated the dining room checking on guests,
For dessert, the warm tarte Tatin provided an impressive tableside show. The apple tart—baked upside down to caramelize sugar and butter on the apples—rested amid caramel sauce. Flaming Calvados (apple brandy) was brought tableside and poured on the tart where the flames quickly extinguished. Unfortunately, the brandy overpowered the apples, and the dessert tasted too strongly of liquor. That said, the crust was tender, and the accompanying vanilla bean-flecked ice cream was quite nice.
The chocolate tart, on the other hand, was delicious. Chilled dark chocolate rested in a delicate crust. Powdered sugar dusted the plate, and raspberry sauce around the perimeter enhanced the chocolate, as did a dollop of whipped cream.
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Do you want to be Fort Worth’s next TV show host?
APPLY NOW for the host positions of the 2010 season of Tarrant County’s newest monthly lifestyle and entertainment show.
Fort Worth, Texas magazine and CBS 11/TXA 21 have partnered to create Tarrant County’s newest television segment all about the area’s latest culinary hot spots, local recipes, fashion, health and beauty tips, and Fort Worth active lifestyle.
Contestant Qualifications:
Whether you are an experienced pro or new to the screen, the producers are looking for dynamic individuals to be the face and personality of this new show who have the following qualifications:
Applicants must be 21 or older and a legal U.S. resident or citizen. Applicants should be articulate, interesting and outgoing. Applicants should have a professional appearance.
Applicants should exhibit enthusiasm for the project as well as have knowledge of Fort Worth and the Greater Tarrant County Area.
How to apply:
Apply online. Go to fwtx.com or cbs11tv.com to complete your online application and to download eligibility and submission materials.
Submit any photos or videos by mailing them to the address provided (photos and video submissions are encouraged, although not required).
Attend open casting call. Go to fwtx.com or cbs11tv.com for updates on exact dates and locations (dates and times subject to change).
Please submit your applications by Friday, November 13, 5 p.m. No phone calls please. For questions, please direct to hdavis@fwtexas.com.
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5 & diner » 522 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 817.277.7900. This 50s-style diner offers tasty food in a fun, casual setting. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D
BlACkFinn restAurAnt & sAloon » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. When you come to BlackFinn, prepare to eat great food in a fun environment. With a flat-panel TV at every booth, can you say game day? 11am-2am daily. $-$$ L D (✹ T
BJ’s restAurAnt And Brewhouse » 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. What started as a Chicago-style pizzeria in California is now a national chain that boasts everything on the menu tastes better with a BJ’s beer. 11ammidnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D
CheF Point CAFe » 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. Eat gourmet in a gas station! Located inside a Conoco station, don’t expect white tablecloths in this cafe, whose motto is “Fill’er-up outside, fill’er-up inside.” This unique restaurant features everything from delicious burgers to stuffed steaks and lamb chops. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$ L D
dAve & Busters » 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. Dave & Buster's is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and fun house because it serves a variety of classic bar and grill food, along with with many video games. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
gArden CottAge teA rooM » 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Gallery in North Richland Hills. This graceful tea room has been serving tremendously light fare and decadent desserts: banana caramel pie, caramel pecan cheesecake and chewy butter cake, just to name a few — made from scratch — since 1985. This charming lunch or meeting spot, which is also available for special events, is the perfect place to grab a light lunch or enjoy a cup of tea. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ L ( houlihAn’s » 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. Look no further for your favorite American dishes as well as Asianand Italian-inspired entrees. The food here is made fresh and from scratch. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ L D (✹ T huMPerdink's restAurAnt And Brewery » 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. Visit Humperdink's after a fun-filled day at Six Flags or to watch a big game. Guests can enjoy the many flat-screen TVs while enjoying sports bar and grill cuisine. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
MAC’s BAr & grill » 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. The cuisine in this Chicago-style restaurant ranges from Southwestern to Cajun to American grill. Dishes include prime rib, shrimp or crawfish étouffée and even chicken-fried steak. Mac’s maintains an upscale, casual atmosphere with white tablecloths, tulip lights, dark wood walls and candlelight. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ L D (
MArket street » 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. Good meals to eat in or take home. Good choices of breakfast, salads, pizzas and Tex-Mex. Don’t forget the cobbler. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D (✹ no Frills grill » 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with
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its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining fun at all hours at this local sports bar. 11am-2am daily. $ L D(✹ olenJACk’s grille » 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. Chef Brian Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there’s something for everyone. Try the chicken-fried steak, so big you’ll have leftovers for days. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D (✹ rose gArden teArooM » 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ L (
the sAnFord house » 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. The comfortable Victorian-style inn just north of downtown offers exquisite dining. Reservations requested. Breakfast Hours 8am-9:30am Mon.-Sat.; 8am-11am Sun. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ B L D (✹ T
southern reCiPes grill » 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. A restaurant that offers up great atmosphere and a choice of chicken, seafood or steak. 11am9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ L D( ✹
ventAnA grille » 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. Located inside the clubhouse at Tierre Verde Golf Club. Serves all meals, but a great pick for an evening out! 6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ B L D ( ✹
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Billy Miner’s sAloon » 150 W. 3rd St., 817.877.3301. One of the first in downtown, you’ll find your favorite grill food, from burgers and fries to just about anything else. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 11:30am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
BlueBonnet CAFÉ » 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. The only thing better than the breakfast — and not much is — is the pot roast. The Southern-style cooking is complemented by mementos from "I Love Lucy." 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L
BuFFAlo Bros PizzA wings & suBs » 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. This perfect college hangout offers ice cold beer, pizza, wings and sub sandwiches. It's also a great place to catch the game. 11 am-11 pm Sun.Sat. $$ L D
Buttons » 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Fort Worth featuring Keith Hicks’ signature upscale southern-chic cuisine paired with old school music and a vibrant atmosphere. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ L D ( ChArleston’s » 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. You can get as casual as coaching shorts, though we’d suggest one think better of it. There’s nothing casual, though, about the hickory-grilled pork, Idaho rainbow trout and classic baby back ribs. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
the Covey restAurAnt And Brewery » 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.731.7933. Offering a combination of styles, one side of this fine dining establishment is a comfortable brew pub with its own on-site brewmaster, and the other side is a classic restaurant serving creative cuisine and fine wines. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$$ L D (✹
Curly’s CustArd » 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
817.763.8700. Cool down with a fresh frozen custard or try a milkshake—35 flavors to choose from! Enjoy on outdoor benches or drive thru. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
dixie house CAFe » 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. This family-operated restaurant is known for its chicken-fried steak and homemade rolls. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am8:30pm Fri. $ B L (
drew’s PlACe » 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. A westside favorite for good home cooking. Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ L D (
Fred’s texAs CAFe » 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and gravy. The outdoor patio only adds to the attraction of the fun café. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ L D ✹
gAllery Art CAFe » 609 S. Jennings Ave., 817.335.4646. The menu features American/Southwestern favorites, and the food is worth coming back for. 7am-3pm Mon.-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat. & Sun.; 5pm-10pm Thur. & Sun.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat $ B L D
luCile’s stAteside Bistro » 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. Where do we start—with tableside bananas foster for an entrée or fried green tomatoes with an incredible lobster bisque for dessert? Grazing and drinking in any order are popular sports at this favorite westside bistro. Lucile’s has brunch Sat. and Sun. and 40, yes, 40 great martinis. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
lunCh Box » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. This westside lunch hot spot serves fabulous soups, salads and more. The colorful, flavorful menu will satisfy any taste. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ L
MAssey’s » 1805 8th Ave., 817.921.5582. Open since 1947, this place is an institution, built largely on its reputation for chicken-fried steak. There’s all-you-can-eat catfish on Wednesday and Friday nights, and steaks, seafood and salads. For dessert, try a slice of homemade pie. No frills in the ambiance—this is strictly casual dining. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-8pm Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D
MontgoMery street CAFÉ » 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. This is no-frills cooking at its finest. From omelets to chicken-fried steak, the menu includes fabulous Southern favorites. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ B L( old neighBorhood grill » 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. Everyone knows everyone’s name in this appropriately named grill. Fabulous breakfast entreés of pancakes and Belgian waffles are matched by an equally scrumptious lunch/dinner menu. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
ol’ south PAnCAke house » 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the party. Open 24 hours. $ B L D ( ovAtion dining And entertAinMent » 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.8900. This venue offers quality food and an extensive live music calendar. 6pm-11pm Wed.-Thur.; 6pm-midnight Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun.; Closed Mon.-Tue. $$ L D ( PAris CoFFee shoP » 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ B L ( PArk hill CAFe » 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. With a weekend menu that changes on a weekly basis, you can’t go wrong at this quaint cafe. On the regular weekly menu, try the Smoked Turkey Park Hill sandwich - smoked turkey, cranberry relish, coleslaw and spicy mustard on toast. Serves fabulous American cuisine in the evenings and a scrumptious Sunday Brunch. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am1pm Sun. $-$$ L D
POP’S SAFARI ROOM » 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms. Specializing in wild game, entreés feature beef tenderloin, crab cakes and more. 9am-10:30pm Mon.; 9am11pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ L D ( ✹
RISE & SHINE » 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. Breakfast served all day, featuring 54 varieties of omelets and other goodies. The lunch menu is pretty tasty, too. 6am-2pm daily. $ B L (
SECRET GARDEN TEAROOM » 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. Indeed a secret garden, the tearoom is nestled among 40 separate “shops” inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, which offers a unique casual dining experience. The menu features light sandwiches and a variety of salads, soups and quiche. And as the name implies, they carry a wide range of teas (might we suggest the apricot-mango?). 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ L (
SNOOKIE’S » 2755 S. Hulen St., 817.207.0788. The menu at first seems typical of casual American cuisine until you hit Ostrich burger. If that doesn’t appeal, however, stick with cheese fries or any of the other five burgers. A fully stocked bar offers eight beers on tap—including Dos Equis Lager and Black and Tans—and four TVs to watch the big games. 11am-2am daily. $ L D ✹
TEXAS GRILL » 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. This casual Western-style restaurant is a real steal, with the most expensive entrée less than $7. The menu features unusual items, such as tuna salad with homemade dressing and chicken-fried steak topped with spicy queso. A dozen bottled beers are available, including Texas favorites Shiner and Lone Star. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM » 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ L (
VICKERY CAFÉ » 4120 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.737.2277. Owner John Pendergrass offers a large breakfast menu at reasonable prices, as well as a lunch menu with such country favorites as chicken-fried steak and fried catfish. Expect excellent service when you come here—the waitstaff has, on average, 15 years experience. 6am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-6pm Sun. $ B 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. $$ B L D T (
The Melting Pot Dip Into Something Different
Experience attentive service, fine wines, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces and your favorite chocolate fondue. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-11pm Sun. 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444.
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WESTSIDE CAFÉ » 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. Enjoy Southern cooking served with Southern hospitality. The breakfasts are huge, the lunches are so good, and both will leave you needing/wanting a good Southern-style nap. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D
THE ZODIAC ROOM AT NEIMAN MARCUS » 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. A delightful dining adventure for lunch with excellent service. 11am-3pm Mon.Sat $$ L (
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HARbOR ONE » 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ L D (
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bAbE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE » 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. A tradition among locals, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House offers Southern fried chicken, green beans, cream corn and salad with a sweet vinaigrette served family-style. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D
CLASSIC CAFE » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ L D ( ✹
DOVE CREEK CAFÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L D
PRAIRIE HOUSE RESTAURANT » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texas-style eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. Try the buffalo burger or the chicken-fried ribeye for a treat. With unique decor and a different theme at every booth, the atmosphere is as entertaining to the senses as the fare. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$ L D (
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CAFÉ EXPRESS » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The Mercedes-Benz of fast food eateries” because of their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. Start with a large, chic salad, such as nicoise, shrimp & avocado and couscous, or indulge in the pasta amoré, which certainly lives up to its to-die-for name. Wine, beer, cappuccino and espresso are all available. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 7am10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ B L D ✹
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory has been serving up something for everyone. From soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes, the servings are always generous, and the desserts are always decadent. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am11pm Sun. $$ L D ✹
X’S & O’S SPORTING TAVERN » 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. This place is not your typical sporting tavern. Both couples and singles can come for a romantic date or to enjoy the game. They serve everything from cheese sticks and burgers to seared chili-crusted tuna. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D ( ✹
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CLEAR FORK GRILL » 29 Crown Road, 817.441.2300. Clear Fork Grill boasts true Texas cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Utilizing lots of local ingredients creates flavors as big as Texas! 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
FIRE OAK GRILL » 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Savor the taste of a delicious steak cooked to perfection or let your taste buds devour the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Now with a full bar, the Fire Oak Grill is sure to leave you satisfied! Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Friday Only; Dinner: 5pm10pm Mon.-Sat. $$-$$$ D ( asian
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genghis grill » 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Customize your own bowl of Asian stir-fry with Genghis Grill's wide variety of meats, spices and sauces. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D (✹
Pei Wei » 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687 L D ✹. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545 L D. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am9:15pm Sun.-Thur.; 10:30am-10:15pm Fri. & Sat. $
PirAnhA’s Killer sUshi » 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636 L D (. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 L D (✹ Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$
sUKhothAi » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. No MSG is found in the cooking here. Try the chicken satay or the steamed spring rolls. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ L D (
tAste oF thAi » 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up fresh dishes daily. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ L D ( tU Do restAUrAnt » 2410 E. Arkansas Ln. #356, Arlington, 817.277.8836. Offering an inventive menu, Tu Do serves Vietnamese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-2am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-1am Sun. $ D
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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 ✹ Fort Worth
AsiA BoWl & grill » 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. Fresh ingredients combined with complex flavors make this a fabulous dining experience. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
eDohAnA hiBAChi sUshi » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002 L D (. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
hUi ChUAn sUshi, sAKe, tAPAs » 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. This small, yet visually appealing, restaurant is full of surprises. Owner Hui Chuan Logan will not only remember your face, but maybe even what you ordered. With a wide variety of tapas and sushi, you are bound to find something that sounds appealing. 5pm10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹
jAPAnese PAlACe » 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. Japanese décor and dark wood paneling transport you to Asia, as the hibachi chefs slice and dice your entrée right before your eyes. Sit at a cooking table, traditional American tables or try sitting authentically on the floor. Often busy, but reservations are not required. 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$$ D
mY lAn » 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. This Vietnamese restaurant serves multiple rice dishes with vegetables, meat and seafood, and there are more than 100 items on the menu. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ L D
Pei Wei » 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 L D. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950 L D ✹. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
P.F. ChAng’s » 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found across America, P.F.
Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
Pho little sAigon » 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at low prices is served up in a friendly atmosphere. 10am-9pm Mon.Sat.; Closed Sunday. $ L D
PhU lAm » 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. The fare is updated and includes new choices in Vietnamese and Chinese food. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$ L D
PirAnhA’s Killer sUshi » 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$ L D T (
sonnY’s Diner » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
sUshi AXiom jAPAnese FUsion restAUrAnt » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
sUshi YoKo » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. This new sushi restaurant offers their own version of the Ahi tuna tower—the DFW Tower. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
sZeChUAn » 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. Other location: 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. This Chinese favorite counts on high-quality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. Enjoy the fresh and flavorful dishes in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D (
thAi tinA’s » 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-8pm Sun. $$ L D
toKYo CAFe » 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. This Camp Bowie hideaway delivers great sushi at reasonable prices. Please come casual. 11am-10pm Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹
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eDohAnA hiBAChi sUshi » 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ L D ( P.F. ChAng’s » 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found all across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am-11pm daily. $$ L D ( hUrst
sWeet BAsil thAi CUisine » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up high-end dishes without the high-end price. Delicious curries and soups are their trademark. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( soUthlAKe
eDen Bistro » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028. This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ 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; 12pm-3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D (
Pei Wei » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
thAi Chili » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. They serve up beautifully prepared food that you can’t help but savor as it goes down. They also cater, so if you can’t join them, they’ll bring the party to you. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
barbecue
Arlington
DiCKeY’s BArBeCUe Pit » 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Arlington. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $ L D
reD hot AnD BlUe » 1350 E. Copeland Rd., 817.795.7427. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D
Fort Worth
Angelo’s » 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. A big bear right inside the door invites you to big beers on the tables. But the big draw is the brisket, hickory-smoked out in back of this uncontrived institution that also serves chicken. No credit cards, but checks are welcome, and there’s an ATM in the building. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
CoUsin’s Pit BArBeCUe » 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511 L D (. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999 L D (✹. Brisket, ribs, chicken and homemade sausage are the staples, along with cobblers and delicious cakes. A 21-year family-run business, Cousin’s has opened up a third location in Keller as a drive-thru/ take-out hot spot. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
DiCKeY’s BArBeCUe Pit » 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813 L D ✹. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 L D. 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027 L D 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ rAilheAD smoKehoUse » 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. It sometimes gets so crowded you have to use the satellite parking lot across the street. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
reD hot AnD BlUe » 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 L D. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333 L D. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ risCKY’s » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800 L D ( ✹. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹. A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. All of their meat is hand-trimmed, rubbed with “Riscky dust” and then naturally smoked for hours in wood-burning pits. The historic Stockyards location offers a spacious patio that is the perfect place to sit back and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ smoKies BBQ » 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. Smokies has been serving fine barbecue and smoked meats in a family-friendly environment for 30 years. 11am8pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $ L D ✹ the smoKe Pit » 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. This barbecue joint has various types of smoked meats and is great for dine-in or to have cater your next party. 10:30am8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ L D (
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trailboss burgers » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ✹
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DiCKeY’s barbeCue Pit » 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D brazilian
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teXas De braZil » 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. The meat never stops coming as waiters dressed as gauchos go table to table offering it on swords. Between the all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of 14 meats, you’ll need to be wheeled out of this upscale restaurant. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
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boi Na braZa » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant
choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ L D
burgers & sandwiches
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al’s HaMburger’s » 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. The place is an institution in north Arlington. The burger joint serves up delicious hamburgers and other good fast food. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D (
CHaPPs » 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
olD towN HaMburgers » 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. A burger and fries treat that is an excellent hot spot for lunch and a quick dinner. 11am-9pm Daily. $ L D fort wortH
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grace delivers a dining experience like no other in fort worth. Adam Jones, known as the city’s host for an unparalleled level of hospitality and service in his restaurants, invites you to enjoy Modern American Classic fare. 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. 777 Main St., 817.877.3388, gracefortworth.com. $$$ D T ( ✹
CHaPPs » 6219 Oakmont Blvd., 817.263.5172. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
DutCH’s » 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
tHe great outDoors » 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. Try one of three gourmet breakfast subs filled with choices of eggs, ham, pastrami, cheddar, Swiss or cream cheeses. Lunch subs abound, topped with the usual meats and served on fresh preservative-free sub rolls. Great stop on a summer day after the park or the museums. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ B L D
KiNCaiD’s » 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881 L D (. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 L D (. There are those who will swear this is the best burger in the country, and the lunchtime line of parked cars that stretches two to four blocks in every direction of this old grocery store is a testament to both the legend and the taste. Enjoy at picnic tables inside or at stand-up counters. Frills would seem unnecessary. 11am8pm Mon.-Sat. $
tHe loVe sHaCK » 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. Tim Love’s latest concept is far removed from his fine dining restaurants, but the food’s just as good. Try the love burger, it’s one of Tim’s favorites. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thur.; 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
M & o statioN grill » 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. Located inside Leonard's Department Store Museum, this nostalgic diner features award-winning burgers. Try the Bleu Cow, stuffed with bleu cheese and bacon. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ L D
PaPPa’s burgers » 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. From the same group that brought Pappadeaux and Pappa’s Steaks, Pappa’s Burgers is the newest addition to the family. Try the blue cheese burger. You won’t be disappointed. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
tHe Pour House sPorts grill » 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. The Pour House offers a little bit of everything from sports bar munchies to steaks, which can be washed down with one of 25 bottled beers. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D (
PurPle Cow DiNer » 4601 W. Freeway, 817.737.7177. The Cow has standard burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes with all that finger-lickin' junk kids like to track all over the table. Yes, playing with the condiments is OK. 11am9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
toMMY’s HaMburgers » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D (. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D (. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹. Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $
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joHNNY b’s burgers & sHaKes » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D continental
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CafÉ at DaireDs » 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. Serving lunch in a casual, energetic setting, The Café at Daireds offers a variety of upscale entrées, salads and homemade soups. The Café treats with gourmet three-course prix fixe menu that changes weekly and a fully stocked bar. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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610 GRille » 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. The café delivers stunning upscale new American cuisine with showmanship on the plate and elegance in the décor. Executive Chef Ismael Rojas offers an excellent menu of tasty foods—from Chilean sea bass to lamb. 6:30am-4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D T (
CAFÉ ASPeN » 6103 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.0838. This westside favorite includes a fish menu that changes regularly, and the rack of lamb alone would merit a return visit. Go casual or dressed to the nines—either way, you’ll fit in. The ambiance becomes even more elegant at night with candlelight. An adjoining full bar offers a high-end well. A fabulous patio is open seasonally. Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Bar Room: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; Happy Hour 4pm-7pm Mon.-Fri.$$ L D ( ✹
delis & bakeries
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ReD OVeN » Bowen & Park Row, 817.274.1423. This French bakery prepares fresh artisan breads daily. Best known for their wonderful Red Velvet, Black Forest and Italian Cream cakes. 8:30am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 8:30am-5pm Sat. $$
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ARTiSAN BAKiNG COMPANY » 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. Now the award-winning breads and scones from the bakers of Cowtown Farmers Market can be purchased at Fort Worth’s only independent artisan baker. Locally made sourdough, focaccia, 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. $
eSPeRANZA’S MeXiCAN CAFÉ & BAKeRY » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The Lancarte family has yet another hit with this cafe and bakery, where a fabulous brunch, traditional Mexican dishes and fresh-baked pastries are the norm. Breakfast is served all day on weekends. 6:30am-7pm daily. $
KOlACHe SHOPPe » 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. Be sure to visit this longtime purveyor of delicious kolaches, muffins, fritters and more. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ B
MCKiNleY’S FiNe BAKeRY & CAFe » 1612 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. This cafe is a great place for friends to meet and catch up on old times. Our bakery is made from scratch right here in-house. We use 100% real butter and never bake from mixes or add preservatives. Try the pecan-crusted chicken salad. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
PANeRA BReAD » 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959 B L D ✹. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766 B L D ✹; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726 B L D ✹; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 B L D ✹ The word “bread” is deceiving, although there’s plenty of it. Think more along the lines of “Big Fat Sandwich and
Dessert.” 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $
THe SNOOTY PiG » 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077 B L D. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064 B L D ✹. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am2pm Sat. & Sun. $
SUBliMe BAKeRY » Country Day Plaza, 5512 Bellaire Dr., 817.570.9630. Among her other delicacies, Catherine Ruehle’s scones, cheesecakes and cupcakes are indeed sublime. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $-$$ B SWiSS PASTRY SHOP » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a traditional breakfast, as well as lunch. And they are rumored to have the best German sausages in town. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ B L
YOGi’S BAGel CAFe » 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. The best bagels in Fort Worth come from this eclectic eatery that hosts a killer breakfast. Later in the day, choose from a truckload of salads with a cup of the house specialty, borscht. Come ready to stand in line on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹
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MAiN STReeT BReAD BAKiNG COMPANY » 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. Located in historic downtown Grapevine, Main Street Bread Baking Company offers quality baked goods, including fresh breads and decadent cakes and desserts. With offerings like Grand Marnier cake, an orange liqueur cake filled with a light orange cream and garnished with whipped Italian butter cream, it’s easy to see why this cafe and bakery has become a favorite among locals. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ B L D
THe SNOOTY PiG » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
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BAKeR BROS. AMeRiCAN Deli » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
eleGANT CAKeRY » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$
WeiNBURGeR’S Deli » 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574 B L D ✹ Weinburger’s Deli specializes in quality meats and cheeses. They also offer a variety of fresh salads. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
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BOUDReAUX CAjUN KiTCHeN» 4000 Bagpiper Way, 817.557.3700. The Boudreaux Cajun Kitchen serves overthe-counter delicious Cajun cuisine in a fun atmosphere with lively Cajun music. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
MY MARTiNi WiNe & BiSTRO » 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.461.4424. The incredible tapas menu is almost as tempting as the drink list, which includes the signature Brady martini, made with pickle brine and a dill pickle spear. 3:30pm-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 3:30pm-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
THe MelTiNG POT » 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. Experience attentive service, fine wines, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces and your favorite chocolate fondue. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ D ( BURleSON
WiNe DOWN » 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. This bistro, located in “Old Town” Burleson, was inspired by hill country wine bars. The relaxed atmosphere allows food and wine enthusiasts to “wine down” from their hectic day with wine, beer and artisan cheeses in the evenings. 11am9pm Wed-Sat. $$ L D
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8.0 ReSTAURANT & BAR » 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. The Jell-O shot pioneer of the 1980s is still a cool drinking spot, where martinis now rule. 8.0 continues to feed eclectic tastes from a full menu, and the dinner hour lasts late for theater-goers. This art bar offers great jazz and blues under the stars on the patio, which seats 350. Every wall is handpainted by local artists. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
CAFÉ MODeRN » 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. The Modern Art Museum features a restaurant with grilled salmon and melted citrus butter, beautiful desserts and a Sunday brunch that is a must. Reservations are recommended for parties of five or more. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ L ( ✹
KiMBell ART MUSeUM » 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Unlike the works here at one of the nation’s primo art museums, the menu changes every day in the kitchen, where the staff turns out creatively crafted sandwiches, salads and soups, including a killer gazpacho. Matisse sculptures give an aristocratic flair; Friday night dinner features live music. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$ L ( ✹
lili’S BiSTRO » 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lili's offers unpretentious global cuisine. Enjoy the Gorgonzola fries, innovative comfort food and championship burgers. Delicious! Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
SPiRAl DiNeR » 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. At this 100 percent vegan and mostly organic restaurant, you can find nearly anything you could desire on the menu. Freshtasting and affordable, don’t forget about their wide variety of juices and smoothies. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am5pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
ZAMBRANO WiNe CellAR » 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. With a menu featuring more than 200 wines, this wine bar should be a priority for all wine lovers. 5pm10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$ D T ( ✹
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SANDellA’S CAFÉ » 1245 Prospect St., 817.421.0727. Finally, a place to eat delicious food without the worry of calorie counting. This family-owned restaurant spices up delicious sandwich wraps, such as the Chicken Verona or the flatbread pizza. With their relaxing European atmosphere, you’re likely to stay not only for the food, but the free Internet, as well. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
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BOMBAY GRill » 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. This Indian restaurant serves up classics like Tandoori and garlic naan (flatbread). Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ L D ( BYBlOS » 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. Owned by a member of the same family who owns Hedary’s, this Stockyards restaurant serves the same great Middle Eastern fare. Don’t miss Friday nights, the day that brings bellydancing into the Stockyards. 11am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ L D (
CHADRA MeZZA & GRill » 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. Creative dishes featuring spicy Lebanese food and homemade Italian. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am10pm Wed.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
HeDARY’S » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. Tucked into a shopping center just off the road, Fort Worth’s other Lebanese eatery includes the best hummus we ever put a lip to. Enjoy the Frarej chicken, baked with potatoes and tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹ KiNG TUT » 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. The Middle East meets the Mediterranean to bring us an alternative Egyptian restaurant. Try one of many healthy dishes including falafels, hummus and tabbouleh. Prices suggest that attire is formal, but the atmosphere mandates a casual
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look. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ L D (
MAHARAJA » 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. This restaurant has a large menu offering many different Indian dishes, such as Chicken Makahani. The breads with curries are especially good. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (
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CACHAREl » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the finest in the county. The three-course fixed price dinner runs a happy gamut between lobster and ostrich, or have a steak cut to order. The place is peaceful and elegant, high above Six Flags with a great view. You won’t get off cheaply, but you won’t be disappointed. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$ L D ( FoRt WoRtH
BiStRo loUiSE » 2900 S. Hulen St., Ste. 40, 817.922.9244. Voted Best French in Tarrant County. Chef Louise Lamensdorf frequently travels to Europe for inspiration, which returns to Cowtown in the form of superior sauces and excellent wine selections. It has a romantic, relaxed atmosphere that welcomes a lust for food. Their Sunday brunch is quite possibly the best in town! Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm Sun. $$$ L D ( ✹
lA MADElEinE » 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Croissants, pastries, soups, salads and more are served in a charming European atmosphere. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹ SAint-EMilion » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Wellconcocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D ( ✹ german
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EDElWEiSS » 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. A German food anchor in West Fort Worth for 32 years. Family operated with emphasis on fun and food, Edelweiss offers Bavarian charm and substantial fare. Dance to a live German band, complete with ritual chicken dance. 5pm10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ D (
gREEnWooD’S » 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. A great place to venture out and try some traditional German cuisine. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thur. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.$$ L D ( greek
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CAFÉ MEDi » 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. This authentic Greek restaurant offers only the freshest of homemade recipes, including Greek salad, gyros and tasty hummus and flatbread. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D (
gREEK HoUSE » 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. Gyros, souvlaki and more in a counter-pickup eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. Food is fresh, well-prepared and promptly presented for customer pickup. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ( JAZZ CAFÉ » 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. Funky, laid-back service and atmosphere with dependable TexGreek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L italian
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BiRRAPoREtti’S » 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Birraporetti’s is a perfect spot for an elegant meal. Offering pastries, breads and fine Italian food, this restaurant features live jazz and a special brunch menu served from 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
itAliAnni’S » 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. This quaint Italian bistro includes the genre standards, as well as some creative dishes like three-pepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
lA BiStRo » 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. Enjoyable menu with excellent pastas and other traditional menu items, including seafood. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
Moni'S » 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. Head to Moni's for its family friendly environment and for reasonably priced Italian cuisine. 11am10pm Mon.-Sun.; $$ L D ( ✹
niZZA PiZZA » 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. This innovative family pizza place has customers lining up around the block. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
PAlio’S PiZZA CAFÉ » 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. This pizza café offers interesting and highend pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
PiCColo MonDo » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the strip-center dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( PRESPA'S » 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. The ambiance at Prespa's attracts couples, families and parties. Guests can enjoy fresh Italian cuisine in their choice of a brightly lit dining room or a dimmer, more romantic setting. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹ REFlECtionS oF BEllA vitA » 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Located in the Admiral Hotel, guests can enjoy an elegant ambiance and a mouth-watering Italian menu. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ B L D ( RUggERi’S RiStoRAntE » 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. A sweeping menu that offers a full choice of Italian favorites and more. You’ll find what you want, from chicken to beef to pasta. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ L D ( ✹ FoRt WoRtH
AvEntino » 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.731.0711. This long-time Fort Worth favorite underwent a complete renovation and now offers modern Central Italian cuisine in a casual yet contemporary setting. Chef Derrick Paez combines traditional flavors with modern techniques making Aventino the next generation of fine Italian dining. 5pm10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5pm-11pm Thur.-Sat. $$$ D ( BEllA itAliA WESt » 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. The most wild game this side of Fossil Rim. This dimly lit set of nooks and rooms is a great romantic setting, but it’s also suitable for high-powered business or low-key gatherings of friends. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ CAFÉ BEllA » 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. The café is a busy place and known for its pizza, lasagna, salad and cheese bread. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat.Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
FERRÉ RiStoRAntE BAR » 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. This new Tuscan-Italian eatery offers a range of dishes. For more traditional, try the Spaghettini Pomodoro, or for a heartier appetite, try the Agnello al Forno, a seared lamb loin dish. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D T ( ✹ FoRtUnA » 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. This little Italian restaurant is a favorite among Fort Worthians. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( itAliAn inn RiDglEA » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. Chic and classic menu offers veal, chicken, seafood and pasta. Get ready for attentive service in a
vintage underground nightclub setting, complete with singing waiters. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ D (
lA PiAZZA » 1600 S. University Dr., #601, 817.334.0000. Upscale Italian cuisine in University Park Village Shopping Center. Dress nicely to visit this lovely (and pricey) Italian spot ... the experience is worth it. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
MAMA’S PiZZA » 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA This Fort Worth staple has been serving up great pizza in Fort Worth since 1968. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through EntreesTo-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon10pm Sun. $ L D (
MAnCUSo’S » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. Lunch:10:30am-1pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D (
MARgiE’S oRiginAl itAliAn KitCHEn » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
MElloW MUSHRooM » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ MilAno’S » 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. Pizza is a big menu item, but you’ll find more than enough choices to satisfy your hunger. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D (
nonnA tAtA » 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. With a weekly changing menu, this small Italian restaurant is a hidden gem that begs to be found. 11am-3pm Tue.Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$ L D ✹
PiolA » 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. Nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, this cozy bistro serves up true comfort food in the form of authentic Italian cuisine. For a treat, make reservations to dine on the patio. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PiZZERiA Uno CHiCAgo gRill » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D
RUFFino’S itAliAn REStAURAnt » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its chicken, beef and pasta. Voted best in town by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ L D (
tAvERnA RiSottERiA » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yellowfin tuna. The bar offers beer and wine, and the bottomless mimosas are divine. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( gRAPEvinE /SoUtHlAKE/CollEYvillE
BRio tUSCAn gRill » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you covered. High-quality steak and house-made pastas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood oven to give you the taste of Italy. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
BUCA Di BEPPo » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( FERRARi’S itAliAn villA » 1200 William D. Tate Ave.,
817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D
RAVIOLI » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D latin american
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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.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$ yucAtAn tAcO StAnd » 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. With potent margaritas and Latin inspired dishes, Yucatan Taco Stand offers casual dining surrounded by warm colors with both indoor and outdoor seating. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$ L D ✹ mediterranean
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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 10:30am2pm. $$ D (
ScAMPI’S MedIteRRAneAn cAfe » 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. Italian and Greek cuisine in a setting recently redecorated for romance. Counter service at lunch and full table service in the evening. BYOB. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (
the VAuLt » 525 Taylor St., 817.348.9828. Sample sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful wines in a warm, European-inspired setting, and linger at the hip V Lounge Wine & Martini Bar located downstairs. Signature dishes include Vault Paella and many tempting tapas selections. Underground Lounge 4pm-Close Tue.-Sat.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$-$$ L D ( ✹
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AbueLO'S » 1041 West I-20, 817.486.2622. The courtyard-inspired dining room at Abuelo's creates an elegant ambiance, but the prices are reasonable and suitable for a casual night out. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D (✹
chuy'S » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. Guests can enjoy fine Tex-Mex cuisine for a reasonable price! 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹
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eSPARZA’S » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves Tex-Mex favorites. By the looks of all the famous faces gracing the walls, you never know who will show up. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
LA hAcIendA RAnch » 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. Mexican food is the fare, and the grilled steaks are excellent. Don’t forget the fajitas. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D
RIO MAMbO » 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-
10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ fORt wORth
AnthOny’S » 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. The Santa Fe-style Mexican cuisine features red and green chile enchiladas, fajitas, seafood and more, as well as a great selection of beer, wine and margaritas. 7am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ L D ✹
bAKeR St. Pub & GRILL » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. British-themed pub with a menu that offers shepherd’s pie and Scotch egg with good chutney. You’ll also find a mix of Tex-Mex with a Brit nuance thrown in for good measure. 11am-2am daily. $-$$ L D ( ✹
benItO’S ReStAuRAnt » 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. Other location: 2516 N.E. 28th St., 817.740.1679. Authentic Mexican fare with some Tex-Mex mixed in. Great weekend breakfast, as well. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thur., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D
cAbO GRAnde » 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. Good service plus Mexican dishes in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy ribs, snapper and fajitas outside on the patio. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
cAntInA LARedO » 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Start with the top-shelf guacamole and move on to the Enchiladas de Mole. Don’t forget to save room for the scrumptious Mexican apple pie. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( ✹
chIMy’S ceRVeceRIA » 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. Famous for its nachos and addictive margaritas, this place is a must-try for all Tex-Mex lovers. 11am-midnight Mon.Sat. $ L D ✹
chIPOtLe » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. Good food at a low price. Standard Mexican tacos and burritos. Everything is made to order while you watch. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ✹
dOS GRInGOS » 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. The name says it all. The Tex-Mex menu is top fare in a setting that appeals to the Cultural District crowd. Their margaritas are the largest in town! 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
eL fenIX » 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. More than 80 years ago, the Martinez Family pioneered what is now internationally known as the Tex-Mex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the border. El Fenix is the oldest chain of family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D (
eL RAnchO GRAnde » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. This family-owned and -operated Mexican restaurant has been a Cowtown favorite for more than 60 years. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
eSPeRAnZA’S MeXIcAn bAKeRy & cAfe » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The south-of-theborder fare draws neighborhood families and downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. It’s owned by the family that runs Joe T. Garcia’s, so you know you’re in for a good time. Bakery: 6am-7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.-Sun.; 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $
feRnAndeZ cAfe » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selection of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ B L D fIeStA » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am-9pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (
fuZZy’S tAcO ShOP » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU student hot spot. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thur.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
JOe t. GARcIA’S » 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Family-owned and -operated for three generations, Joe
T.’s is a must for outside dining. Pick one of two menu choices (enchiladas or fajitas) and feast in one of the courtyards or in the fiesta gardens. Beware: The weekend rush will keep you in line for a table, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
LA fAMILIA » 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. Family-owned and -operated restaurant. Lunch specials are served six days a week. Good service and great Tex-Mex are served up here in large portions. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am11pm Sat. $ L D
LA PLAyA MAyA » 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. Traditional Tex-Mex is well done, but the seafood is better. A must-order here is the succulent ceviche (raw fish) cooked in lime juice, then mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
LOS MOLcAJeteS » 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. Here, you have a tremendous amount to choose from, including various enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, chimichangas, combination platters and a sampler platter for the lunch crowd. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D
LOS VAqueROS » 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11 am-midnight Sat. $ L D ✹ Located across from Billy Bob’s Texas, this northside favorite is a great place for inexpensive, but absolutely delicious, Tex-Mex. You cannot find better beef fajitas. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D ✹
MAMbO’S » 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. A downtown favorite. Mambo’s famous tacos and incredible margaritas will keep you going back for more. Late-night dining at its best. 11am- 2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹ MI cOcInA » 509 Main St., 817.877.3600 L D ✹. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444 L D. A favorite all over the Metroplex. Nachos locos, chicken con hongos, mongo goodo and the famous Mambo Taxi that may make you "looso drunko." Easygoing cantina atmosphere. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ the ORIGInAL » 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. Fort Worth’s oldest Mexican restaurant offers all of the traditional favorites such as warm flautas and homemade tamales in a warm, family-friendly setting. 11am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( PAPPASItO’S cAntInA » 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. Next door to Pappadeaux, this restaurant draws large crowds with generous helpings of Tex-Mex food. The quality is the best, the portions are huge, and the service is impeccable. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ all locations PuLIdOS » 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. Other locations: 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. 4924 Old Benbrook Rd., 817.731.4241. Classic Mexican restaurant offering everything from enchiladas to crispy tacos. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹ Red cActuS ReStAuRAnt » 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. Located across the street from TCU campus, Red Cactus supplies counter-service burritos, tacos and breakfasts to the local college crowd. They describe their cuisine as fresh-Mex. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
RIO MAMbO » 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
tReS JOSeS cOcInA MeXIcAnA » 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. Decidedly creative menu with a range of choices, from chargrilled chicken breast to grilled shrimp, fancy tamales stuffed with sirloin and topped with tomatillo salsa. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ B L D ( uncLe JuLIO’S » 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. A West Fort Worth cult eatery, and it’s easy to see why. This national chain has blended the best parts of Southwestern cuisine with Mex and Tex-Mex, giving guests a flavorful dining experience. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
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Uno Chicago Bar & Grill Chicago’s original deep dish pizzeria is right in the heart of Sundance Square. Uno has surrounded its famous deep dish pizza with many colorful and exciting menu items. New favorites include Lemon Basil Salmon, Chicken Gorgonzola, Baked Stuffed Chicken, Classic Cobb Salad and organic flatbread pizzas. At lunchtime Uno offers a variety of items that will be served within ten minutes. Uno’s full service bar has many excellent signature drinks that compliment any meal. After the show, stop in for a slice of cheesecake or try Uno’s award winning Deep Dish Sundae. A fast and friendly staff is eager to serve you. For call ahead seating or to book a large party, please call 817-885-8667.
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Southlake
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 SunThu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹
WilloW Park
loS VaqueroS » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ 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. $-$$ L D ✹
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DaDDy JaCk’S » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹ eDDie V’S » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This fine-dining establishment is perfectly nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Diners can expect an award-winning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹
J&J oySter Bar » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
lone Star oySter Bar » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11ammidnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹
PaPPaDeauX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
raZZoo’S » 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. Why go to Mardi Gras when you’ve got Razzoo’s at home? Less fancy than the competition, they offer Louisiana favorites, as well as specialty drinks, like hurricanes, gator punch and worm burners. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
roCkFiSh » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. A seafood lover’s paradise in a good people-watching place. Tender pastas complement all the seafood choices, and the raspberry margarita is too tasty for words. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
Zeke’S FiSh & ChiPS » 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. This Fort Worth staple serves up something different than the Southern battered fish fry. Modeled after English fish and chips. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
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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.; 11pm11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D (✹ truluCk’S SeaFooD, Steak & CraB houSe » 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. It’s all about the fresh seafood and tender crab at Truluck’s which features a weekly changing menu. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ D T (
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Blue MeSa Bar & grill » 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372 L D ( ✹. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055 L D ✹. Escape Tex-Mex fever and opt for superb Southwestern cuisine in this favorite University Park Village haunt. Low-fat menu choices make it easy for the calorie counters. Their popular happy hour provides delicious quesadillas with drinks. One of the best brunches you’ll ever eat. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$
Bonnell’S Fine teXaS CuiSine » 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Wonderful Texas game dishes, fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops. Something for every taste, like the grilled trout with mango salsa. Draws an upscale crowd both dressy and casual. Extensive wine list. Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ L D ( graDy'S reStaurant» 2443 Forest Park Blvd., 817.922.9980. Grady Spears does it again with his latest restaurant venture. Grady's serves up cowboy dishes with a twist. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$ D ( lanny’S alta CoCina MeXiCana » 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Don’t go in expecting traditional enchiladas and tacos. Instead, enjoy multiple courses of nouvelle Mexican cuisine from a fourth-generation member of the Joe T. Garcia family. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
loneSoMe DoVe WeStern BiStro » 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. A white-tablecloth dining establishment in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Chef/owner Tim Love has brought together a collection of dishes that reflects the spirit of food from the traditional and new Southwest. We suggest the duck quesadillas and the coffee-rubbed kangaroo tail. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L T ( ✹ MiChaelS reStaurant & anCho Chile Bar » 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar serves up contemporary Southwestern cuisine, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive list of fine wines. The Chile Bar offers its own unique menu. 11am-2:30pm Mon.Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thur.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ L D ( ✹ reata » 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. A garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the most popular tickets in Fort Worth. Well, that, and an innovative menu that includes such palate-pleasing favorites as smoked quail on cheese grits, chicken-fried steak and a chili relleno stuffed to the gills with cheese. The crowd is lively and the waitstaff is unmatched. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$ L D T ( ✹
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MaC’S SteakS & SeaFooD » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 11am10pm 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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BoB’S Steak anD ChoP houSe » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the country, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. You’re sure to become a regular after experiencing their stellar service, extensive wine list and quality food in an upscale atmosphere. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T ( CattleMen’S Steak houSe » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is
a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ L D (
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE » 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. A Fort Worth/Dallas legend. The meat is great, and so is the service. Don’t hesitate to try the fish or the mock turtle soup made with beef and sherry. A perfect special-occasion dining location. 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
GRACE RESTAURAnT » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its protein-driven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ D T ( ✹
H3 RAnCH » 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. The bunkhouse feel lends a special Stockyards flavor to roast pork Southern-style, and be sure to try a gooey caramely dessert served in a skillet or a flaming steak with 150-proof fuel. The huge open hickory grill gets your attention right away. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ L D T (
HOFFBRAU » 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. A relaxed setting that serves up good steaks, chargrilled pork chops, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried pickles and banana pudding. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR » 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other location: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it better, especially the oddball,
round “baseball steak.” Try the bacon-wrapped scallops with a zesty cocktail sauce or the grilled top sirloin. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ D ( LAmBERT’S » 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161. Lambert’s serves bold ranch cuisine in a big city setting. Enjoy country cooking and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$ D T ( ✹
mERCURY CHOP HOUSE » 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. The menu is the only way to describe this place of beef tenderloin Oscar, Dijon-crusted pork chops, truffled polenta and halibut over a roux of Kalamata olives and Roma tomatoes. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ B L D T ( ✹
m&m STEAKHOUSE » 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. This restaurant may be small, but the steaks sure aren’t. Try one of these huge slabs of meat smothered in a garlic sauce. The food is excellent. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.Sat. $$ D (
RISCKY’S STEAKHOUSE » 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800. A true Old West décor serving Texas-size steaks of certified Angus beef. Originally frequented by visiting ranchers, cowboys and cattlemen involved with the Stockyards and livestock business, making them famous for their calf fries and excellent steaks. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (
RUTH’S CHRIS » 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. Ruth’s Chris famous steaks are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.;
5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ D T (
SHULA’S 347 » Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this high-end steakhouse with a sporty flair offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ B L D T (
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and off-thecob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. Popular for gatherings, as well as a heckuva steak. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ D T (
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J.R.’S STEAKHOUSE » 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. The menu has plenty of steaks and seafood to choose from, but reasonably priced first courses and salads could easily pass for small entrées. J.R.’s draws a more casual crowd, but there is nothing casual about the food. Wine lovers will also be pleased to find a number of bottles priced in the $30 to $80 range. You will also find live music nightly in the adjoining bar. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$ D T (
KIRBY’S STEAKHOUSE » 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. A fine dining experience featuring primeaged, bone-in ribeye and pepper steak. Excellent seafood, as well. 4:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.Sat. $$$ D T (
Cast your vote for the final winners at
V O ting ends nOV ember 30th
Fort Worth, texas magazine’s
Giving Award - Finals
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The Art of Giving Award is bestowed to women who have enriched lives and improved livelihoods through their dedication to the community.
You, our readers have voted, and the following women have been nominated as finalists for the 2010 Art of Giving Awards:
Fort Worth: Janeen Lamkin
Lyn Walsh
Joy a nn havran
Brook Whitworth
Lauri Lawrence Arlington: Judy rupay
Laura Distefano
m arty reiswig
Barbara t hompson
Jackie Finch
Northeast Tarrant County: ginny t igue
Karen Parsinen
renova Williams
Cecilia m onacelli
susan Larabee
To complete the voting campaign, please go to fwtx.com to select your final vote for one of the five candidates nominated in each region.
Save The Date:
Art of Giving Awards Luncheon January 21, 2010 when the three final winners, (one from each region) will be awarded the recognition of the “2010 Art of Giving Award”.
Fort Worth’s Finest Rescues Damsel in Distress
In Good Hands
Patrolman J.A. Bennett risks the high waters during the 1967 flood in Fort Worth to carry Molly Stowe to safety after her car stalled in front of the Masonic Temple on Henderson Street. All in a day’s work!
Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas.
The exact moment we went from expecting in three months to not knowing what to expect.
Because things can happen in an instant.
At 7:10 p.m., on January 2, 2008, everything changed for Chesleigh and Blake Lloyd. They were happily preparing for a spring birth when, suddenly and three months early, their son decided it was time to be born. In an instant, a perfectly normal pregnancy turned into a high-risk delivery. Next thing they knew, Chesleigh was being transferred from her hospital to the one hospital in Tarrant County renowned for high-risk deliveries. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, with a Level III NICU. The Lloyds could not have been in better hands. Today, 18 months later, their baby is happy and healthy, and, as Chesleigh notes, “he’s here because they were there.” The lesson from all of this? Simple.You might as well start at the hospital you might end up at.
Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.
Fort Worth residents Jason and Christy Smith epitomize an active, gracious lifestyle. Whether they’re serving the host of national and international clients who rely on Jason’s oil service equipment and parts company, juggling Christy’s many responsibilities as a civic leader and community volunteer, giving of their time and resources to philanthropic endeavors or chasing after their two youngsters—Winn is four-and-a-half years and Reed is 15 months—the Smiths rarely have a moment to slow down. So when they’re motoring from one commitment to another, they choose to sit behind the wheels of their Mercedes-Benzes.
Christy, who received the S550 as a gift from her husband, loves the roominess and unsurpassed safety rating of the four-door sedan. And when Jason slips into the driver’s seat, he relishes the luxury and spaciousness of the GL550 SUV. “I purchased the GL550 because we wanted a roomy luxury SUV,” Jason said. “We travel to Lake Texoma frequently, and I needed a vehicle that was large enough to haul our luggage, stroller, cooler, yellow lab and two kids in car seats.”
Jason purchased the two autos from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, and he couldn’t have been happier with his experience. Citing their superb attention to detail and unsurpassed customer service, Jason recommends the dealership to anyone who is planning a new-car buy: “If you are looking to purchase a Mercedes-Benz or any other luxury vehicle that Park Place offers, there is no other dealership to consider.”
