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On this 10th year anniversary Intrust Mortgage, Inc. has a new name!
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From left to right: Steve Miller, Mary Kay Hughes, Zack Jameson, Shannon Yorek, Lisa Segelquist, Steve Harding, Rhea Jameson, Betsy Gutierrez, Sanjiv Shah and sitting Troy A. Fore, and Tammie J. Harding.
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What’s Eating the Sandwich Generation?
The growing number of those simultaneously caring for their children and their aging parents are facing challenges they may find shocking. by
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2010 Dream Home Remodel
The 2010 Dream Remodel Show House reinvents one of the city’s most visible prewar houses into a warm and loving place that emphasizes family above all else. And it will benefit Jewel Charities to boot. by Paul K. Harral
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92 Goodwill » The Henry House Foundation is dedicated to funding tangible projects for children in the communities of North Central Texas and southern New England. by Anahita Kalianivala
94 Goodwill » Pickin’ for Preemies’ Texas music event benefits Cook Children’s NICU. by Gail Bennison
98 Diners and Dives » The past is a prologue to the Fort Worth of today.
102 Heywood » Ways to extend your life and lose friends
106 Up Close » Allan Saxe: Professor and Philanthropist by Paul K. Harral
sure that the kid remembers that I’m the reason she’s here
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18 Lowdown » Events in the news that are shaping the face of Tarrant County
20 Business » Checking in on the business of business in and around Fort Worth
22 Arts and Culture » News from the world of writers, artists, musicians as well as museums and the performing arts 29fwliving
30 Style » Fierce Fall Fashion by Sheridan French
38 Health & Beauty » Vitamin ABCs by Heather Noel
40 Active Lifestyle » Belay On: Rock Climbing and Bouldering in Texas by Will DeWitt
110 PG Suggested » Making
42 Cooking » Chefs’ Favorite Gadgets by Judie Byrd departments
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Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
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From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
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178 Now Open » A peek inside new culinary ventures in and around town
182 Restaurant Review » Our resident critics dish on the area’s most notable restaurants
184 Restaurant Listings » The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene
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The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
“Baylor All Saints Medical Center gave me peace of mind about my heart.”
With a history of heart problems, LeRoy Clark knew he needed to have the chest pains he was experiencing checked out. After undergoing some tests by his local cardiologist, LeRoy was referred to Baylor Fort Worth for more advanced imaging studies. At Baylor Fort Worth, LeRoy underwent a coronary angiography, a procedure that lets physicians view the blood vessels and chambers of the heart. “My physician had the biggest smile on his face when he told me there was nothing wrong with my heart. It was one of my better experiences with a hospital.”
For a physician referral or for more information about cardiovascular services, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit us online at BaylorHealth.com/AllSaintsHeart
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Though fashion journalism is a hopeful career, Texas Tech student Melody Mack just enjoys the passion of writing. Growing up in the small town of Mexia, Melody is working as an editorial intern and thrives on experiencing Fort Worth’s culture through her story assignments. To read Melody’s features in the Arts and Culture section, turn to pages 22-23. She has also helped out with the magazine’s style section on fall fashions (pages 29-36).
In her free time, it is hard to catch her in a dull moment because Melody’s motto is that life is a gift, and she intends to gain as many new experiences as possible. Though her writing career is still fresh, she hopes that her articles published here are just the beginning to a career she can pursue all around the country.
Will DeWitt is heading into his final year at Baylor University. He’ll be graduating with a major in journalism news/ editorial and a minor in his-
tory. Because he didn’t know exactly what he wanted to do with the rest of his life until recently, his past collegiate summers have been spent being a counselor at camp. He was an outdoors instructor, teaching kids how to fish and shoot and handle canoes. For that reason, he was the perfect writer for our active lifestyle feature on rock climbing (page 40).
Will also wrote about the exciting news of ESPN covering the next Super Bowl from Sundance Square (page 18).
For more than 15 years, Alison Rich has been penning stories about the people and places that make Fort Worth tick. Besides crafting features about our fair city, Alison also writes and edits for several nationally circulated magazines. This month, she writes about an extraordinary vegetarian dining experience at Spiral Diner on Magnolia Avenue (page 182). It’s guaranteed to make your mouth water.
“Even dyed-in-the-wool meat lovers will be spiraling back for seconds,” says Alison, whose notoriously picky 4-year-old tagged along for the tasting. “When my daughter happily took a huge bite of the Neapolitan Cake and proclaimed it as ‘sooo delicious’ — and then proceeded to polish off the rest of the slice — I knew we’d hit upon a culinary goldmine! Of course, that shouldn’t come as a big surprise … all of the restaurants in the Southside Historic
Do you have a story idea for the magazine or are you interested in writing for us? If so, please send all inquiries, queries or story ideas to Paul K. Harral, executive editor, at pharral@fwtexas.com.
District continually serve up some of the most inspired cuisine in Fort Worth.”
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.
Regrettably, our previous food reviewer, Camille Torres, decided to leave us, and she will be missed. However, we are excited to welcome Courtney to our team as our new food critic. In this issue, she shares her recent visit to a Weatherford favorite, The Wild Mushroom Steak House and Lounge (page 178).
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.
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fashion editor sheridan french
food editor judie byrd
food critics courtney dabney, alison rich
staff writer gail bennison
illustrators charles marsh, chris van es
editorial interns rachel cook, will dewitt, melody mack, heather noel
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Volume 13, Number 9, september 2010
The C ty s Magazine
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More than Skin Deep
We in the Miss North Texas Scholarship Organization loved your article about our new Miss Texas 2010, Ashley Melnick, and Jordan Johannsen, the first runnerup.They are precious young ladies and make us proud. Our Miss North Texas Organization’s creative director, Faith Bates, was Miss Fort Worth 2009 and crowned Ashley Melnick last year. Faith was third runner-up in Miss Texas 2009.
We will be holding a local preliminary to the Miss America pageant at 7 p.m., Sept. 18, at Ridgelife Church, 930 Winscott Road, Benbrook, and want to let young women know about the college scholarship opportunities that come with the title. There is a $10 admission charge.
The young lady who will be crowned Miss North Texas 2011 (ages 18-24) will win college scholarships as well as prizes and services for her year of duty. The Miss Teen North Texas 2011 (ages 13-17) will win a savings bond and prizes.
Thanks so much. — Shelli Bates, Miss North Texas Scholarship Organization, Fort Worth
TCU Bias
You mentioned that TCU shared the conference football title with Texas (See: Dec. 2009, “On the Shoulders of Giants”), but fail to mention that the conference title was also shared by Baylor, Rice and Texas Tech; a five-way tie that year.
I do not fault you for your TCU bias, and there is no denying the success the Horned Frogs have enjoyed the past 10-plus years. I just think it’s important to be reminded of the state of TCU football in 1994, especially when comparing it to the other SWC schools.
Also remember, SMU and Rice were two other private schools in the SWC that were denied an invitation to the Big XII, and TCU’s football program more closely resembled those two programs than the others in the SWC.
Good luck to the Frogs in 2010!
— Long-time Fort Worth Resident
Editor’s Note: We looked and looked for a name to put with this letter but decided to make an exception to our policy in this instance because while our publisher is from TCU, our executive editor is from Baylor. Maybe that’s bias, too.
CORRECTION: We crossed some wires in the Fresh Eats article (August 2010, page 36), our look at emerging restaurants around the area. On page 42, we noted Habanero’s Fresh Mex on Cooper Street in Arlington. And we ran a picture of a dish, but it was of an entree from Habaneros (note no apostrophe) Grill and Cantina in Arlington’s Lincoln Square. We apologize to both establishments for our error. But we have to say those tacos look pretty appetizing.
Talk to us: We welcome all suggestions, comments and questions about Fort Worth, Texas magazine and the articles we publish. Send comments by visiting fwtx.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
Mark your calendars for the final round of the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Chef Competition, Sept. 9. Chefs Donatella Trotti of Nonna Tata, Blaine Staniford of Grace, Anthony Felli from Del Frisco’s and Eric Hunter from Fire Oak Grill will compete for the top slot. Tickets are $75. If you would like a part of the action, RSVP to rsvp.morsco.com. For any additional information about this event, contact Promotion Director Kathy Mills at 817.560.6129 or kmills@fwtexas.com. Also visit our Web site, fwtx.com for updates and
Culinary Awards. Visit fwtx. com to cast your vote for our 2010 Culinary Awards. The Awards will be announced in November, but we want to give you plenty of time to tell us your favorites.
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Virtual Issues. Just in case you are the last one in town who forgot to pick up a copy of the magazine, don’t fret. Now you have access to the virtual edition on our Web site. Flip through pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
Hal A. Brown Publisher
Football, Food and Fundraising
September is one of my favorite times of year. It brings with it dove season, evening temperatures in the 60s, and, of course … the sights and sounds of the great Texas pastime — football.
If a national study were conducted, I’m convinced it would show that hearing the NFL theme song for the first time in September improves the mood of nearly every patriotic, red-blooded Texan. I can’t remember a time when there has been more pre-season excitement.
Texas Football magazine predicts the Aledo Bearcats will repeat as state champions and win the 2010 Class 4A, Division II state title, TCU is ranked seventh in the country and predicted to go to its second BCS bowl game, and Tony Romo has promised us to take our Tarrant County Cowboys to Super Bowl XLV.
Another reason to be excited about this month is the final round of the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Chef challenge.
The winner will be named the area’s Top Chef for 2010, be featured on the cover of our October issue and be interviewed live on CBS 11. The final four chefs advancing in the first two challenges in July and August will face off against each other to showcase their culinary skills on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the new Morrison appliance showroom on Bryant Irvin Road in Fort Worth. Coverage of the second round of the competition begins on page 84.
Finally, after you’ve dropped the kids off at school one day this month and find yourself with a void in your
day, stop by our 2010 Dream Home Remodel on Colonial Parkway.
This elegant home is one of the most recognizable dwellings in Fort Worth. Mary and Thomas Bates, through Glendarroch Homes — owned by their sons Tom and Tim Bates — stripped the house to the studs, doubled it in size and then rebuilt it into a family centered place for their seven — yes, seven — grandsons, as well as the rest of the family.
Although this is a Fort Worth, Texas magazine project, it took the assistance of numerous participating vendors to complete the renovation, and, no one worked harder or contributed more than the design firm Dorian’s Interior Design.
Many show houses, while almost always beautiful, can be sterile and disconnected because they exist to showcase the wares of many different designers. This house is different. Dorian’s, working closely with the Bates, incorporated existing and new furniture and a unified theme throughout to make this not a show house but a show home.
The beneficiary for all ticket sales this year is Cook Children’s Medical Center, through Jewel Charity. Admission is $10. If you aren’t already a subscriber to Fort Worth, Texas magazine, you may buy a subscription for $20 and the tour is free. (We’ll donate $10 of that to Cook Children’s, and you get a year of the city’s premier magazine.) The dates of the tour are Sept. 2 – 26, 2010. Our extended coverage of the 2010 Dream Remodel begins on page 48.
Ahhhh….the September good life. Put your feet up, have a cold one and turn up the TV.
Things Unseen
Artists capture what others cannot see — and for artist John Bramblitt, the fact that he is blind is immaterial to that quest.
For more, turn to page 22.
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Transformed Star
Anyone concerned about the Star-Telegram design overhaul need not worry: the new look is the culmination of several years of a project intended to increase legibility and enhance the reader’s newspaper experience. Gone are the unwieldy, onionskin thin pages that used to flap uncontrollably over morning coffee and the microscopic font that was nearly impossible to read. The pages are also noticeably narrower and the blue block
Seize the Day
North Texas sisters Barbara Apt and Lisa Sheehan took the first step in realizing their dream of running their own restaurant on July 29, when they won $10,000 on Food Network’s 24-Hour Restaurant Battle. The show pits two, two-person teams of aspiring restaurateurs against each other for one day, during which time they must conceptualize, plan and open their own restaurant for one night.
—Rachel Cook
behind the title has been added. The result of this massive redesign effort is sleek, organized sections that are now color-coded for increased convenience, which is significantly easier to read.
Piece of Cake
Fort Worth chef, Catherine Ruehle of Sublime Bakery, competed in a Food Network Challenge on July 25. The show puts elite chefs head-tohead in a competition that attracts many viewers across the nation. Ruehle said her participation on the first show was a “one of a kind experience.”
The show's theme was “Paranormal Activity” and gave her a chance to show off her creativity and talent on a national level. Taking part in the show “is completely exhausting and stressful” said Ruehle, but “I absolutely love every minute of it!” Her next appearance on Food Network Challenge will air this fall.
—Heather Noel
Sundance Scores
Outplay
by Rachel Cook
According to a Dallas Morning News report, former Cowboys' coach Jimmy Johnson will appear in the newest season of Survivor set to begin in September. A show famous for its exotic locales, Survivor 2010 will not disappoint. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, will be the setting for this year’s challenges, pow-wows and fireside voting sessions.
For those of you who are trying to calculate his approximate age (67), you’re right; he would become one of the oldest contestants ever on the show. And for those of you getting anxious over the prospect of a football season without the storied Fox NFL Sunday analyst, sit back down and take a deep breath. The show began production at the end of June and will last for only 39 days, which means Johnson will be safely back in the press box come game time the first week of September. We hope he remembers to pack his hairspray.
On the patio of 8.0 in front of hundreds of guests, Mayor Mike Moncrief and Ed Bass excitedly announced that ESPN had chosen Fort Worth’s Sundance Square to be its Super Bowl headquarters. The network came to the area searching for a true representation of Texas and found it in Fort Worth’s vibrant downtown, deciding to set-up shop in front of the Chisholm Trail mural, which features a herd of cattle being driven by two cowboys. Led by Moncrief and Bass, the ESPN delegation was shown around downtown, had dinner at Reata with hometown heroes Nolan Ryan and Gary Patterson and found out firsthand exactly why Fort Worth is known as “Where the West Begins.”
The week before the Super Bowl game is played, ESPN will begin its coverage in Fort Worth. In all, there will be more than 80 hours of television coverage from the square, as well as radio and other related content, with some of ESPN’s most popular programming, including Mike and Mike in the Morning, SportsCenter, and NFL Live as well as a three-hour special edition of Sunday NFL Countdown. Mike Ditka, Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Young are among the commentators for the shows, which are free of charge to anyone wanting to see the excitement. Along with all the television and radio coverage, ESPN The Magazine also picked Fort Worth to host its NEXT event, easily one of the Super Bowl’s biggest parties.
—Will DeWitt
UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center is the region’s only National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center. NCI designation means UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center stands at the forefront of the very latest advances in cancer research, prevention, and patient care. It means that our patients gain access to the most promising therapies and innovative treatments in the country. It means that our team of specialists works together to treat the cancer and care for the person. That’s what it
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Rangers Sold
Dallas/Fort Worth, your long nightmare is over.
Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg have the ballclub. Mark Cuban is out. And so, blessedly, is Tom Hicks.
It ended shortly after midnight Aug. 5. As of this writing, Major League Baseball still needed to approve the decision, but that was considered a done deal.
In the end, Ryan and Greenberg wanted the team worse than Cuban. But it was a cliffhanger, and relief was palpable on Facebook, in the blogs and in the media.
Greenberg noted in a Facebook posting the morning of Aug. 4 that it was a significant day in Ranger history: That’s the day in 1993 that Ryan put Robin Ventura — 20 years younger — into a headlock after Ventura charged the mound.
Baseball legend quotes Yogi Berra about the 1973 National League pennant race: "It ain't over 'til it's over."
Wonder what he would say about this?
We know what Cuban, never at a loss for words, said. "Congratulations. It's over."
— FWTexas staff
Changing the Set
When Casa Mañana announced its Broadway series for 2010-2011, the lineup was — as usual — exciting for fans of musical theatre. But one thing was different. Bass Hall was no longer in the picture. Casa is returning to its roots.
Its seasons have traditionally combined national tours with locally produced shows. In 1998, it moved the national tours to the Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall when it opened.
“In the fall of 2009, Performing Arts Fort Worth decided to take full responsibility of the touring productions in Bass Hall beginning with the 2010-2011 season,” said Wally Jones, Casa Mañana’s president and executive producer.
To Bid Farewell
by Heather Noel
Fort Worth will say farewell to a staple Sundance Square restaurant. Even before the 35-block development that would be called Sundance Square came into existence, Billy Miner’s Saloon was serving up great food and fun in Cowtown.
“Casa Mañana has launched its own Broadway Season that will begin this September with The Sound of Music,” Jones said. “Casa’s core mission is that of a producer. We are excited to focus on what Casa was built on, quality Broadway shows with equity performers in an intimate setting.”
Also on tap—The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ruta Lee, Oct. 23-31; Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s dynamic Evita, Feb. 5-13, 2011; and Hairspray, Aug. 13- 21, 2011.
Casa Mañana traces its history to the Texas Frontier Centennial in 1936, Amon Carter’s answer to Dallas’ selection as the official site of the Texas Centennial Celebration.
— Paul K. Harral
Early last month, owner Peggy McMullin announced she was “ready to leave the restaurant business and slow down.” “My husband Dick and I poured ourselves into Billy Miner’s and we have been so thankful for the support of Fort
Captive Audience
A unique opportunity has come to the area’s local artists and talent in the form of Studio One’s MyStudio HD. Opened in July at the Grapevine Mills mall, MyStudio HD offers amateurs and professionals alike a chance to break through to executives at entertainment companies throughout the nation. MyStudio offers studio quality sound and broadcast quality video with an availability and price that has yet to be available to most in the DFW area.
Worth and Sundance Square.”
For the past 27 years, Billy Miner’s Saloon has been offering Fort Worth a great meeting place with reasonable prices. On Sept. 30, 2010, the landmark restaurant will close its doors forever.
“We are saddened to see the restaurant close, but we will cherish the memories of Billy Miner’s Saloon,” said Johnny Campbell, president and CEO of Sundance Square.
Studio One is partnered with a number of companies to help get its customers’ videos viewed by those in the entertainment business including Mark Burnett Productions, Simon Fuller & Perez Hilton, the Grammy Foundation, and Reality Wanted. Some of the auditions held through MyStudio include Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, MTV’s Bully Beatdown, and Simon Fuller, Jamie King and Perez Hilton’s Boy Band Search
MyStudio also gives you access to thousands of karaoke tracks from EMI Music Publishing, as well as green screen technology that offers more than 1,000 virtual backgrounds. All of this is almost immediately uploaded onto mystudio.net, a social networking site that offers users a chance to share their videos and connect with others throughout the nation. —Will DeWitt
PRIEST EXCAVATING
your map to the arts » by melody mack
Seeing isn’t Always Believing
Blind painter John Bramblitt shows us that it just takes a little faith and color to become the individual you were meant to be.
For one man, painting is not just an artistic way of life, but an emotional connection with the world around him. Many artists use their work to relate to others and to convey their enthusiasm. For John Bramblitt, it is a necessity.
In an extensive health battle with seizures ending in his loss of sight in 2001, Bramblitt was determined not to let this misfortune disable him. Instead, he has turned his passion into a career and could not be a happier, more positive artist.
Bramblitt knows that there is a lot of doubt from others, so he always focuses on how he appreciates himself. He is found quoting Picasso on his Web site: “Painting is a blind man’s profession. He paints not what he sees, but what he feels, and what he tells himself about what he has seen.”
He is no longer affected by pessimistic thoughts of sightlessness because, he said, his paintings are like a backlog of ideas inside of him just waiting to explode and capture what most people cannot see.
“My greatest fear was going blind, but after I lost my sight, I knew there was nothing to be afraid of, so I embraced it,” he said.
Growing up, he used art as a way to blow off steam because it was his release from all those times he was sick and in the hospital. As he became an adult, drawing was still a favorite pastime, but he discovered a love for writing. He attended the University of North Texas as a creative writing major and always felt a zeal for knowledge and education.
“Before I lost my sight, I wanted to teach and write. I still love to write and hope one day to professionally teach, but I am glad this path has been laid before me,” he said.
After losing his sight, Bramblitt knew that life would have to change. Even though he had a strong support system of family and friends, he still had to redefine who he was as an individual. For the first year, he did not rely on art in times of tension, and he now realizes that was the darkest year of his life. After that period of difficulty, he knew he needed passion back in his life, so he decided to begin painting again.
Now, Bramblitt’s zest for life has been an unbelievable journey. From all those images that were stored inside him, he has created in multiple forms of color and medium and has been able to capture so many details of vital-
ity. This has given him the opportunity to instantly bond with individuals on a different level. His paintings have been displayed in more than 20 nations, and he has embraced the feedback and support in every way.
“I get e-mails from people about paintings that I have put a lot of emotion into, and even if they do not speak the same language, they tell me things about the painting that is exactly the same things I felt when I made it,” Bramblitt said. “When I was blind but had not yet started painting, I felt I had no way of connecting with people, and now I am so thankful, whether they like my art or not, that I have been able to put it out there.”
His methods of painting marry the smoothness of gouache and watercolor with the textures of oil paint, and the finished product is always a glassy form, rich with fascinating curiosity and wild hues.
He has found a modern use of resin that enables him to create more energetic colors and paintings that successfully mix all sorts of design and prove all obstructions of the combinations of media used nonexistent. He begins his pieces with a raised line, which enables him to feel where to paint. Then, by feeling the consistency of the paint, he is able to tell what colors he is using and ultimately adds layers and layers of variety until he can feel a satisfying completed work of art.
“I love the resin because it lasts forever. I thought whether my art is good or bad, it will be able to last for centuries. I can mix water and oil paints when I use resin. It’s like adding nitrous oxide to it, it’s more vibrant colors and more silky mixtures.”
For most artists, their playing field of ideas comes from what they see before them. For Bramblitt, it is all about what he feels. Not only does he touch the faces and the items for inspiration and familiarity, but he also paints the colors and senses felt.
“Poetry of the Senses” is what he is calling the works for his new gallery show. His array of paintings illustrate music, flavors and smells, and describe all the colors and ideas that are behind his closed eyes when these things are in front of him.
“Most of the stuff I paint is either invisible things or things that you cannot necessarily see, like my Hershey’s painting. All the colors represent the different flavors in the chocolate bars, and the hues of the paint interact the same way as when I taste the Hershey’s bar.”
With a loving wife, 2-year-old son, and guide dog named Echo that keep him busy, as well as a full-time passion, Bramblitt still finds time to present workshops and demonstrations for kids, adults and other artists.
Through the idea of teaching these students about painting without sight and using other senses to create art, he has had the opportunity to teach and lecture at many galleries, museums and schools.
In the first shows where he ever displayed his art, he made sure not to tell the viewers about his loss of sight. He was not ashamed, but instead did not want any hindrance on his work due to this fact. To him it is not something he thinks about every day, so he did not want it to be a large detail in how his paintings were perceived. After his secret was let out, his ideas were embraced and now it has become an interesting method for these students to learn.
For John Bramblitt, life is more colorful now than ever before. He knows that there is still a lot of work to be done for the vision impaired, and he is overflowing with a giddy wonder for new ideas and knowledge just waiting to be put in motion.
In the Name of Art
Celebrating 50 years in January, the Amon Carter Museum comes to a decision to change their name. While the title only further describes the art that has progressed into the landmark collection seen today, The Amon Carter Museum of American Art now clarifies the historical reflection conveyed to the community. No longer limited to Western art, the mission interprets the history of American art on all frontiers; therefore the new title only maintains the reputation of the developing establishment.
A Dip in the Fiery Pool
Visitors are satisfying cultural curiosity by attending an exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum revealing some of the mysteries behind ancient Maya worldview. by Melody Mack
Surrounded by oceans, this society’s stories thrive on water and the great influence it had on all aspects of Maya life. The exhibition exposes just a
small glimpse of this society and the vitality of the oceans interpreted through spiritual and inspirational forms of art.
With a complex pictorial-glyph writing system, the Maya defined the mysteries of the oceans as a fiery pool. The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass., organized these descriptions into an exhibit, “Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea.” Through a broad array of media, artists have brought a new understanding of this culture. Painted pottery, an assortment of items made with turquoise and gold and even immense stone carvings that bring to life individuals and animals can all be seen until January.
The exhibit begins with a section entitled Water and Cosmos, which emphasizes how the presence of water was not just sustainable to life but was the center to communication, religious deities and the existence of their world. The art shows water in its various forms, such as a Guatemalan vessel that denotes the watery origins through a turtle surrounded by wave-like paintings. A water bird in the heart of the turtle’s back depicts the emergence of life.
The next portion, Creatures of the Fiery Pool, depicts objects and creatures of the sea that were believed to be supernatural and symbolic of their belief that ancestors return to the sea.
Navigating the Cosmos explores water as the main source of spiritual power and material wealth. On display is a stunning head of a deity with characteristics of the Sun God that was found in the tomb of an
Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea
Kimbell Art Museum Aug. 29 – Jan. 2 kimbellart.org
—Melody Mack
elderly man. It weighs nearly 10 pounds and was created from a single piece of jadeite.
The last stop on the journey of the exhibit is called Birth to Rebirth, which expresses the cyclical motion of the cosmos. Just like the sun rises in the east and sets in the west each day, the Maya people welcomed death with the knowledge that they would return through other forms in the fiery pool.
Jennifer Casler Price, curator for Asian and non-Western Art at the Kimbell Art Museum, said, “Not only does this exhibition provide a new understanding of the sacred ness of the sea in Maya thought and culture, but the objects presented here are stunning examples of the highest caliber of art, from the monumental to the minute, that the Maya ever produced.”
Kimbell Expanding
The Kimbell Art Museum already houses famous collections that can be defined on the quality of its art rather than the quantity. However, the reputation of this fine art has outgrown the original space, and a new building expansion has been revealed.
Providing much needed space, the new building will nearly double the size of the museum. Award-winning architect Renzo Piano designed the structure for more gallery space, a larger auditorium, an expanded library, underground parking, as well as classrooms and studios for the many educational programs the museum provides.
Separated from the original construction, Piano’s design will actually correct the inclination of most museumgoers and direct them to the ideal front entrance instead of the back. With an anticipated grand opening projected for 2013, visitors can look forward to a space that harmoniously complements the original while successfully satisfying today’s eco-friendly fad with a highly energy efficient design. With the extra space, the museum can devote the Kahn building to showcasing a larger amount of the permanent collection, and the Piano space will be used primarily for the display of exhibitions.
—Melody Mack
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Free Flowing
Ball gowns do not have to scream Barbie or Scarlett O’Hara. There is literally something for everyone in the realm of evening wear, you just have to know how to style it. If black tulle is still too princess for you, wrap a studded belt or two around the waist, and you go from playing it safe to edgy debutante. At the end of the day, fashion this fall is all about fun. Make of it what you will!
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Romona Keveza Black Tulle Ball Gown, Neiman Marcus, $3,510 Studded Belt, Neiman Marcus, $88 Thick Studded Belt, Dean Kingston, $170 Tulle Scarf, Courtesy of the Style Editor
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Fierce Fall Fashions
With the summer heat nearly behind us, looking ahead to the trends of fall is a welcome change. Just the thought of boots makes me giddy. And what better place to reveal fall’s hottest trends than a hundredyear-old Gothic-style convent turned residential space. The red pressed brick, limestone, exposed ducts and giant windows at the Victory Arts Center were the perfect backdrop for this season’s picks.
For fall, there are a number of trends to take note of, all of which can be dressed up or down but most importantly, can be translated into a style of your own. Push outside of your comfort zone, embrace the edginess and incorporate some of these bold pieces into your fall attire.
by Sheridan French Feminine
Feminine details were all over the runways for fall, most notably at Louis Vuitton with its 1950s inspired poodle skirt promenade. If you’re brave enough to sport a full skirt by all means go for it, however pencil skirts tend to be a more versatile purchase. Coupled with a delicate shirt – even better if it is embroidered or has bead detail – and statement bag, feminine will also be translated as powerful.
Oscar de la Renta Chiffon Shirt, Neiman Marcus, $1,250
Alice + Olivia Pencil Skirt, Neiman Marcus, $297
Prada Belt, Neiman Marcus, $350
David Yurman Black Diamond Earrings, Neiman Marcus, $2,450
Christian Louboutin Leather Bootie, Neiman Marcus, $1,165
Discover the universe of Pandora jewelry. We invite you to visit us today and explore our exciting new Pandora shopping environment. We are thrilled to have expanded our inventory to offer all Pandora merchandise – including many new collections. Our new Pandora “Shop in a Shop” showcases and enhances the beauty of Pandora creations. Whether your passion is the ever-popular “Moments” beads, the new Ring upon Ring, Compose, Liquid Silver, or Love Pods, you will find it here.
Fitted
Cooler evenings are certainly one of the most-welcome changes for fall. Beautiful shades of leather can add much needed flair to an outfit. This Diane Von Furstenberg piece shows how colored leather is done well. Nice cut and unexpected details are key. To not take away from the jacket, keep your outfit chic with one color from head to toe. If you need extra spiciness, add some fun accessories.
Diane von Furstenberg Teal Leather Jacket, Neiman Marcus, $875
Nothing says flirty and ready for fun like feather accents. One of the best things about feathers: their versatility. Amazing silhouettes are created with feather detailing, not to mention an unexpected edginess that can otherwise be hard to achieve. Daring stilettos, conservative pumps or simple flats all lend themselves well to outfits with feathers. The only limit is your imagination.
Elizabeth and James Black Feather Jacket, Neiman Marcus, $575
Theory Leather Shorts, Neiman Marcus, $315
Theory Striped Tank Top, Neiman Marcus, $120 Brooches, Courtesy of the Style Editor
Miu Miu Studded Heels, Neiman Marcus, $690
FurMotorcycle boots and sequins. Is there anything better? Throw in faux fur, pearls and a pair of mirrored aviators, and I’m in heaven. Not for the faint-hearted, this look is perfectly over the top in all the best ways. It has elements of rock and roll and vulnerability mixed in at the same time, which makes for an extremely intriguing statement. To translate into a daytime ensemble, ditch the sequins and pearls and try a bohemian dress instead.
Special thanks to the Victory Arts Center for allowing us to use their beautiful space. To get information on one of their fabulous lofts or to find out how to rent the space for your next big event, visit victoryartscenter.com. We would also like to thank Rick Cheek, owner of Lemongrass Salon, for loaning the salon’s creative talents for hair and makeup. Consuelo Villavicencio and Brittany Tedder gave our model the exact look we wanted. Visit lemongrasssalon.com to see what services the salon offers. Produced by Craig Sylva/styled by Sheridan French/style assistants, Melody Mack and Jennifer Casseday-Blair/photography by Jason Kindig/photography assistants, Daniel Silverman and Austin McAffee/model, Ali Lagarde, Campbell Agency
Pearl Choker, Neiman Marcus, $275
Quartz Ring, Dean Kingston, $200
Ray Ban Aviators, Neiman Marcus, $139
Chanel Motorcycle Boots, Neiman Marcus, $1,100
LaFayette Fur Vest, Neiman Marcus, $398
Escada Pink Sequin Dress, Neiman Marcus, $3,995
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creating allure both inside and out » by heather noel
Vitamin ABCs
Choosing what vitamins are right for you can be an overwhelming task. Here is the lowdown on the essential vitamins your body needs.
Vitamin A
Role- needed for healthy skin, vision and helping the body fight germs
Food- eggs, green vegetables, carrots and mangos
Vitamins B
Role- a collection of vitamins that break down food to give you energy and aid in making red blood cells
Food- whole grains, seafood, poultry, dairy products and leafy green vegetables
Vitamin C
Role-helps control infections and produces collagen, which is a tissue needed for healthy bones, teeth, gums and blood vessels
Food- citrus fruits, red and green peppers, and broccoli
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Vitamin D
Role- needed for healthy bones and teeth
Food- fish, egg yolks, saltwater fish and liver
Vitamin E
Role- aids in immune system and metabolic processes
Food- nuts, vegetable oils and green leafy vegetables
Vitamin K
Role- plays integral role in making proteins needed for blood clotting and in maintaining healthy bones and tissues
Food- green, leafy vegetables, soybeans and cauliflower
Fact or Fiction
PRoDuCtS ADVERtiSED AS nAtuRAl oR HERBAl CAn BE tRuStED to BE SAFE AnD EFFECtiVE.
Serving Fort Worth since 1970, the Sunflower Shoppe located at 5817 Curzon Ave. is committed to providing the best quality vitamins and a knowledgeable staff to assist each individual. They offer in-store nutritional testing by a certified nutritionist to determine exactly what your body needs to stay healthy.
Fiction: The words, natural or herbal on product labels are not synonyms for safe and effective. Using these words on labels entices consumers to buy even though their truth is many of times just as unclear as the claimed effects of products.
Acai berry can help you lose weight and increase your energy.
Fiction: There is no scientific research to prove the claimed effects of Acai berry.
Many people have insufficient levels of Vitamin D.
Fact: People living in northern latitudes, who have darker skin, or who are overweight have a higher risk of being vitamin D deficient.
Becoming Vitamin Savvy
Read the Fine Print! Educate yourself by knowing all the ingredients and risks involved with products. Know the effectiveness and by what standards the manufacturers uphold their products and operations.
Consult a Doctor or Pharmacist. Dr. David Grant, who currently practices at La Forme Chic Center, has found that pharmaceutical grade supplements are the way to go. He recommends Body Wise, a quality vitamin he's used over the years.
High doses of vitamins can be harmful to your health.
Fact: Taking high doses or unnecessary vitamins may lead to serious health problems. Many nutrients are made by the body naturally and are satisfied by a healthful diet.
Vitamin C prevents colds.
Fiction: There is no significant evidence to prove that taking Vitamin C can prevent the common cold.
Don’t Assume that Products are Safe. Under the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, manufacturers do not have to receive approval from the FDA to put products on the market, making it important to do your own research before taking supplements.
Are Vitamins an Easy Answer to a Healthful Diet? No. Taking vitamins does not replace eating a healthful and balanced diet. Visit dietaryguidlines.gov to see the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
BotoX, Bags and Bling for Breast Cancer
Fort Worth plastic and cosmetic surgeon Richard Etheridge, M.D., P.A., is joining forces with A. Hooper & Co. and accessory designer Bobby Schandra to host this party partially benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. The event, which will be held at A. Hooper, 4601 W. Freeway, is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
BotoX, Bags and Bling for Breast Cancer
Sept. 16, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., 817.921.5566
PUT YOUR HEART IN THE BEsT HANDs.
We’re proud to offer the highest level of care for your heart. Every day and any way possible. In fact, we were just honored for our heart care. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth recently earned accreditation as Cycle III Chest Pain and Acute Heart Failure Centers. Making us among the first systems in Texas to have hospitals achieve this recognition.* This means we have carefully met stringent standards for comprehensive chest pain and heart failure treatment, with services ranging from prevention and education to diagnosis and rehabilitation. When it comes to heart care, you couldn’t be in better hands.
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*Texas Health Resources hospitals with Cycle III Chest Pain and Acute Heart Failure Center accreditation: Arlington, Fort Worth, Southwest Fort Worth | Cycle III Chest Pain: Dallas, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Plano.
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Belay On
Rock climbing and bouldering offer thrilling challenges for adventure seekers throughout Texas.
For years now, there has been a steady rise in this extreme sport. Climbing areas have been scoped out and marked throughout the state, for the most part in state and local parks, and have become destinations for climbers and boulderers across the country. For enthusiasts who have both the gear and the training, the possibilities abound.
Enchanted Rock » 16710 Ranch Road, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830.685.3636 » Located near Fredericksburg is the country’s second largest monolithic dome. The huge granite rock provides some of the state’s most varied and accessible climbing routes that are good for everyone from beginners to the more advanced. For those who need something a little different, bouldering locations are also available. Climbers must check in at the park headquarters, where they can also find route maps and climbing rules.
Lake Mineral Wells » 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067, 940.328.1171 » Less than an hour away from Fort Worth, Lake Mineral Wells has more than 50 climbing routes. Just off the lake, these top rope routes offer a great view from the top. The close proximity to the city makes Lake Mineral Wells the perfect day trip for families and groups of friends who want to get a few climbs in on the weekend. Once again, climbers must check in at park headquarters before going out to the climbing areas.
Rogers Park » Mourning Dove Trail, Belton, Texas 76513, 254.939.2461 » Located off Lake Belton, bouldering isn’t an official attraction at the park, but it is incredibly popular there none-
theless. More than a hundred bouldering problems have been mapped out by climbers, most ranging from V0 to V4 but with much more difficult problems available for those who seek them out. Due to the nature of the rock at Rogers Park, it is best to wait for warm and dry conditions to go out.
Reimer’s Ranch » 23610 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, 512.264.1923 » Just west of Austin, Reimer’s Ranch offers more than 200 routes for technical climbing and bouldering for climbers of all skill levels. With wall sections bearing names such as “Crankenstein Wall,” the “House of Pain Buttress” and “T-Rex Boulder,” you know you are in for an awesome day of challenging routes.
Monster Rock » monsterrock. info, 512.658.2275 » A privately owned climbing park near Austin and Reimer’s Ranch, Monster Rock offers $5 day passes, but you must call the owner to set up an appointment. With a slogan like “Come slay these beasties” and routes ranging in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.”sick/nasty,” you know a great day of great climbing is ahead of you. There are more than 80 top rope and bouldering routes for you cut your teeth on with plenty of variation in difficulty. Membership is also offered at $30 annually.
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Local chefs dish about their preferred cooking utensils and devices.
To chefs, cooking gadgets are like toys — but used for big-time cooking. At home, handy kitchen tools can make dinner prep easier, faster and a lot more fun. To give you some new ideas, we turned to some local chefs who know how to have fun with food. All chefs say they rely on large baking pans and parchment paper. Home cooks can get these items at local restaurant supply stores. See them, along with a recipe for Killer Chocolate Chip Cookies at fwtx.com (look for Cooking with Judie Byrd).
Here are the chef picks for favorite culinary toys ... err, tools.
Chef Heather Hogan
Sparkling Summer Salad
Besides being fun and feisty, Chef Heather Hogan is as sharp as her chef’s knife, her mainstay kitchen utensil. It was a whim that transplanted Chef Heather to Fort Worth from Salt Lake City. As an excuse to take a break from her senior year in high school, she traveled here with a friend who was checking out TCU. Luckily for us, she stayed and now she is a partner in Lili’s Bistro. She says that keeping all her knives sharp is her secret to great slicing and dicing. She suggests sharpening on a honing steel after each use of a knife. With her favorite chef’s knife, a basic 10-inch blade, she created this beautiful warm-weather salad. She bids us all, “Enjoy!”
Sparkling Summer Salad
Yield: 4 servings ingredienTS:
8 cups field greens
Champagne Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1-2 peaches, sliced into wedges, sprayed with Pam
and grilled 1 minute per side
1-2 beets, cut into fine julienne
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1. Heat 2 - 3 inches of vegetable oil in a fryer or saucepan to 350°. (Make sure your pan is deep enough. Beets contain a fair amount of water, and you don’t want it to overflow.) Fry beets until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
2. Toss field greens with Champagne Vinaigrette. On salad plates, layer field greens, peaches, beets and goat cheese.
Champagne Vinaigrette
Yield: about 1 cup ingredienTS:
1/2 cup champagne/sparkling wine *
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together champagne, mustard, tarragon, lemon juice and honey. Whisk as you dribble in olive oil.
* Chef says you can substitute champagne vinegar, but the cooking process isn’t nearly as enjoyable.
Chef Jon Bonnell
meSquiTe-Smoked & CHile ruBBed prime riB
Fort Worth chef icon Jon Bonnell swears by his ThermoWorks
Thermapen — the ultimate instant-read thermometer. Known for serving succulent, perfectly timed grilled meats, it’s no wonder we found him using this ultra-professional tool and standing beside his ultraincredible grill. And this piece of beef? It tasted as succulent as it looked. Bonnell says you, too, can serve meat this magnificent at home if you use this thermometer, which you can find at thermoworks.com.
mesquite-Smoked and Chile rubbed prime rib
Yield: 10 - 12 servings ingredienTS:
1 whole Boneless Ribeye (12-15 pounds)
2 cups Creole spice blend
1. Begin by cleaning the whole prime rib thoroughly. Pat dry, then rub well on all sides with Creole spice blend. Allow rub
For Chef Heather Hogan, a knife — a very sharp knife — is THE essential kitchen tool.
Serving up culinary excellence » by Judie Byrd
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to soak into meat for at least 1 1/2 hours.
2. Add mesquite wood chips to smoker box, or if your grill doesn’t have one, put mesquite chips in aluminum foil and place over one burner on low to create a smoky environment. Be sure to cook with the lid closed to keep the smoke in, and replace the chips with fresh ones anytime the smoke dies down. Cook to an internal temperature of 130°-135° F, then remove. This should take approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours, but times can vary, so be sure to check the internal temp often. Allow meat to rest for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
Todd Brown, TCB Catering
RoasTed Red PePPeR and BuTTeRnuT squash souPs
Cooking for people comes naturally to Chef Todd Brown, and it shows in his personal-chef business, TCB Catering. Favored kitchen gadget? An immersion blender that can be used in a pot
of soup to chop or puree ingredients. Chef Todd also uses this gadget to whip up dips and spreads. Using one at home will save transferring food to a blender or food processor. And we hear it’s not only Todd Brown’s immersible blender that’s all abuzz. Fort Worthians seem to be crazy for his upscale, family-style dishes — cooked and delivered to their homes. Contact him at tcbcatering@yahoo.com.
Roasted Red Pepper soup
Yield: 6 servings
inGRedienTs:
4 red bell peppers, roasted,
peeled, cored and seeded
2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups non-fat chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
6 large basil leaves
1. Place three roasted peppers, tomatoes, and basil leaves in a large container and use an immersion blender to blend until finely textured but not completely smooth. Cut remaining pepper into julienne strips and set aside.
2. Gently heat olive oil and garlic. When garlic releases its fragrance, after about 2 minutes, stir in pureed pepper and tomato mixture. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with reserved pepper strips.
Butternut squash soup
Yield: 6 servings
inGRedienTs:
4 slices bacon
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 pound carrots, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 Turkish bay leaves
3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1. In a heavy, 4- to 6-quart pot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside on paper towels. Add garlic and caraway seeds to fat in pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is pale golden, about 1 minute. Add squash, carrots, apple, thyme, bay leaves, broth, water, salt and pepper. Boil soup, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 15 - 20 minutes. Add bacon. Discard thyme and bay leaves.
2. Using immersion blender, puree soup mixture in pot until smooth. Taste and season as needed with additional salt and pepper.
Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net and ALN Cable. For details, check out judiebyrd.com.
Fort Worth Chef Jon Bonnell might say if you don’t know the heat, stay out of the kitchen.
Chef Todd Brown’s handheld blender speeds the process and avoids dirtying extra appliances in the kitchen.
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Open House
Tom and Mary Bates’ redo a landmark Colonial home to accommodate the entire family, and it may lead to many dollars raised for charity — starting in September.
by Paul K. Harral
photography by Jason Kindig
WWhen you open the door to 3760 Country Club Circle, you know right away that somebody lives here. The first clue might be the leopard-pattern carpet on the master staircase. All dream homes and show houses and — in this case a dream remodel sponsored by Fort Worth, Texas magazine — are elegantly turned out and gorgeously decorated. But there’s a difference between a house and a home, and Dorian’s — the interior designer — has captured that well. Perhaps it is because Mary Bates, who with her husband, Thomas, is the owner, wanted to use some of her already existing furnishing.
But probably it is because every decision in the house is focused on one thing: Family.
The builders on the house are the Bates’ sons — Tim and Tom — of Glendarroch Homes. Between them, they have seven young sons. And that’s the point.
There’s a story behind that name, and we’ll tell you that a little later.
The Dream Remodel Show House tour is scheduled Sept. 2 - Sept. 26, and proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit Cook Children’s Medical Center through Jewel Charity.
Tom and Mary Bates have lived where his profession took them — he holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and spent a career in and around, as we say in Texas, the oil bidness.
The kitchen is roomy and designed to allow all members of the Bates family to gather at one time and in one location, with special effort to make the upholstery grandchild-proof.
He is currently senior advisor for the energy private equity firm Lime Rock Partners, but over the years, he’s worked for Baker Hughes, where he was president of the Discovery Group and Weatherford Enterra, where he was CEO and rang the bell at the NYSE on a day when the market went up 337 points. He also spent 16 years at Schlumberger and began his career with Shell Oil Co.
Over the years, the Bates, who were married in college at Michigan, have lived in Ann Arbor, Graham, Houston, Singapore and Scotland, and they brought pieces of most of those places with them to the house in Fort Worth.
And that was the challenge for Dorian’s designers Greg Connally, Jeffrey McAllister and Linda Henderson. They had to incorporate those pieces into the overall concept and make it all work together.
And that’s just what they did, from customordered wallpaper in a powder room under the
front stairs to spanking new furniture to recovered chairs brought from Houston by the Bates to faux painting touches throughout the house by Kim McMillan of Elegant Design and a crew she recruited for the project.
An example is a grandmother’s clock — an OG clock because of the Roman Ogee molding cut on the frame — that is in the family room.
The Bates had scrimped and saved for a spring-break trip to Cancun. And then they went to a little antique store outside Ann Arbor on a Sunday.
“We found this and a couple of other pieces,” Mary Bates said, “and we thought, ‘Well we can either get this or go to Cancun.’ So we canceled our trip.”
There’s a similar story about other clocks — a grandfather’s clock made in 1808 and a mantle clock in the living room and another clock in Tom Bates’ office.
It was a tradition in Aberdeen, Scotland, where they lived, to have tea and shop for antiques after church. The shows moved from hotel to hotel.
“That’s so much fun,” she said. “You just go and pick up something.”
Mary’s favorite room?
“It’s really hard to pick a favorite room,” she said. “I’m going to say something I’ve never had before — my own Mom’s Office.”
It’s a place for all her favorite stuff.
“I designed it for my grandkids and my daughters-in-law so that we can all get around here and do stuff,” she said. There’s an outside entrance with a bell and pull chain so the grandchildren can announce their arrival.
The kitchen — featuring top-of-the-line appliances — has bench seating along the end wall with a table abutting so that all 13 Bates family members can gather in one place. Mary Bates, however, admits that she’s not much of a cook, although her husband is.
“I got in trouble when my kids started going to other people’s houses in middle school, and they found out that grilled cheese was not for dinner anymore,” she said. “That’s when they came back and said, ‘You know, they had, like, four things on their plate.’ I hate that.”
But they survived.
“But, maybe one day, I’ll turn into a cook,” she said. “I doubt it.”
The emphasis on grandchildren and their parents comes into sharp focus upstairs, where there is a children’s playroom with a map painted on the ceiling with TCU and the University of Michigan marked.
There’s one other as well — Memphis, the home of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Grandson Tyler is undergoing treatment for cancer there.
There’s a bathroom designed to handle seven little boys, all at the same time and a bunk room where each
“Don’t drown the dream.”
Just an inch every five to seven days is all your lawn needs. And only water before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. It’s not just a good idea, it’s the law.
SAve WAter. Nothing can replace it.
The immediate family together. Seated: Thomas and Mary Bates. Standing: Tim Bates (left) and brother Tom.
child has a labeled locker with a painted-on train motif. That links it to the most unusual room of the house — the Train Room.
That commemorates an event from Tom’s childhood. His mother and father married young and moved into a little house but with no furniture.
“He was born in August, so for Christmas, they got a train set,” Bates said. “His daddy went out and bought a train set when they didn’t have any living room or dining room furniture. But by gosh, his son was going to have a train.”
The Bates have plenty of furniture, but, by gosh, their grandchildren are going to have a train. An entire room for one.
Mary Bates envisions the entire family on the second floor area she called the Sun Room, hanging around the pub, watching movies or singing to a karaoke machine in the Media Room or in the Poker Room, which has a separate air filtration system so those so inclined can enjoy a cigar and perhaps a card game.
Tom Bates’ family traces its roots to Aberdeen, where Tom and Mary lived.
“Their family business was the pub on Main Street,” Bates said. “There’s a ton of pubs in Scotland, but they’re very famous because they never allowed women in the pub. And his mom was the biggest women’s libber. She was, like, big time in Ford Motor Co., just the champion of women.”
the time,” she said. “It took us a year to do it, with everybody having tea every afternoon in my kitchen. All the workers.”
When sons Tim and Tom started thinking about a name for their construction company, they knew it had to be named after the home in Scotland: Glendarroch.
The pub admits women now.
“But they wouldn’t put in a women’s toilet, so it doesn’t last very long,” she said.
There is a custom of naming houses in Scotland, and that was true of the more than 200-year-old house where the Bates lived.
It was a company house, but the Bates had to remodel it to bring it up to code.
“So we took it down to the studs and lived in it at
Mary Bates knows she and Tom have been blessed and fortunate in their lives. And they want to return that. In Houston, they opened their house to people who needed a place to sleep while a loved one underwent treatment at M.D. Anderson where Mary once was assistant director of nursing and to organizations wishing to hold fundraisers.
Perhaps that willingness to entertain is why, says Dorian’s Greg Connally, “They’ve got more stemware than anybody I’ve ever seen in my entire life.”
“We’ve been blessed with a lot, and we want to give back,” Bates said. “So this home will be available to any kind of fundraising, any kind of parties. This is going to be an open-door home for Fort Worth.”
She hopes people will drive by, see a friend’s car and just stop in.
That’s already happening a little bit by the people who have been working on the home and taking pride in it.
On a weekend in mid-July, she said, “we had three different contractors come through with their families to see the house, with their little ones and their wives.”
“And that’s what it feels like. Everybody’s got a piece of this. Our kids' friends, several of them came through this weekend with their little ones. And they already tell me which bed they want. It’s like everyone knows it’s going to be their house,” Bates said.
She wants to be involved in Fort Worth, although she says she knows few people here.
We’re sure that Fort Worth will find her.
A ceiling mural in the children’s playroom identifies significant locations in the life of the family. And the Train Room pays honor to an event in Thomas Bates’ childhood.
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PPriorities surfaced early for Mary and Tom Bates. A grandmother’s clock on the wall is a reminder of a planned college spring break trip. They found the clock at an antique shop — and they couldn’t afford both it and the trip. The clock won.
FFamily Room/Sitting Room
The original 1939 house ended at the back of this room. Furnishings are a combination of things — Mary Bates brought the sofa, the round table, the faux book table and the rug.
Dorian’s supplied the chair and the entertainment center. One important piece is the antique buffet table to be used for serving drinks. It was imported from France.
The grandmother’s clock is from an antique shopping trip that cost Tom and Mary a planned spring break while they were students at the University of Michigan. (See main story.)
One distinguishing touch throughout the house is the fabric, especially the draperies.
“We had a great allowance for drapes, and that makes a huge difference,” said Dorian’s Linda Henderson.
The grandfather’s clock, the mantle clock and the tea server are antique pieces from the Bates’ time in Scotland.
All new rugs in the house came from Interior Resource in Dallas, including this one in the living room. Dorian’s supplied the mantle piece. It’s from Greg Orr Studios in Dallas, maker of hand-carved mantles.
Dorian’s supplied the chairs. Mary Bates brought the glass-topped table to the party. The room furnishings are about half and half old and new. The ceiling has low-rise beams with stenciling by Elegant Touch.
DDining Room/Kitchen
This is the only area where walls were moved in the original portion of the house. Glendarroch took the entire original house back to the studs, decreased the size of the dining room, and created a large butler’s pantry and a larger kitchen.
The table came from the Bates’ home in Houston. The wallpaper is from Jama Brown. The chandelier was from the Bates family. Dorian’s added stenciling to the ceiling.
In the elegant kitchen fit for a professional chef, the plans called for an island, but Dorian’s made it bigger, redesigned the way it looked, painted it red and matched that to the base of an existing table for the seating area.
The curtain fabric is from Pierre Deux. The refrigerator/freezer is SubZero, the stove is Wolf and the microwave is Miele.
The concept was for all 13 members of the family — seven of them children — to be able to eat together in the seating area of the kitchen, so the fabric on the bench seats is laminated so spills and drips simply wipe up. There’s also additional storage space under the bench.
Off the kitchen and near the stairwell to the below ground wine cellar is a food pantry. McMillam specializes in high-end finishing and waxed the wood on the cabinet door to look more like a piece of furniture than a built-in cabinet.
IIn many homes, partytime means a gathering in the kitchen. That’s usually by accident rather than design. But in the Bates’ house, the kitchen is specifically designed to emphasize and encourage family gatherings.
HHome office space is common in this age of tele-commuting, but what is unusual in this home is an office specifically for Mary Bates. It’s a space, she says, for all her favorite stuff — for family and for volunteer activities — with its own entrance from the outside.
TTom’s Study/The Mom’s Office
The fireplace was brick but has been covered with slate. The wood surfaces and beams are knotty alder finished to a deep brown. The ceiling is covered with heavy paper that looks like pressed tin. The original windows were replaced with larger ones, and the wall covering is grass cloth.
“This is a phenomenal grass cloth because the seams don’t show,” says Dorian’s Greg Connally. “It’s because the grass is real regular whereas a lot of grass cloth is not.”
The office also includes sports memorabilia from the sons and mementos from previous places of employment of Tom. The clock is an antique from the time in Scotland.
Just footsteps away is the Mom’s Office, which was custom-designed to be a workspace for Mary where she, her grandchildren and her daughters-in-law can meet for projects.
It will also be used for volunteer meetings when Mary Bates is more able to become involved in Fort Worth life. “I can’t wait to get involved in something where we can actually plan stuff in here and everybody can have a spot,” says Mary. The room has a separate outside entrance with a hand-rung bell to announce the presence of big and little visitors.
RRelatively small in comparison to other rooms in the house, the Master Suite is a comfortable cocoon for Tom and Mary and a distinct break from the more public spaces in the house.
MMaster Suite/Sitting Area
The armchairs and ottoman are from the Bates’ house in Houston as is a corner curio shelf. Dorian’s supplied everything else in the space to make it a warm retreat for the couple.
There will be two companion rugs on the floor.
The wall in the master suite’s seating area is faux finish and stenciled over wallboard, and two companion rugs decorate the floor. A second display cabinet holds Mary Bates’ collection of figurines and a large-screen TV hangs directly across from the two armchairs.
Off the master suite is a private patio complete with a table for two to enjoy coffee and the morning paper.
MMaster Dressing Rooms/Master Bath
A dressing room is a dressing room, but on Mary’s side, Dorian’s added carpet to the extending shelf so she can put her suitcase there for packing. And also of note is a hanging jewelry cabinet using a variety of ornate wall hooks and knobs for storing jewelry. Tom’s space isn’t bad either featuring dark shelving with ample room.
The master bathroom features both a whirlpool bathtub and a roomy shower, which, as Connally says, is “pretty much tricked out.”
But the pièce de résistance is the ceiling, incorporating glass beads. “Actually, there’s a metallic paint that we put on,” said Kim McMillan of Elegant Design. “And then there’s an iridescent on top of this paint and then there’s the glass bead gel. So there’s three layers to give it some depth.”
The sheer curtains are on swing arms so that they can be opened a little or a lot. Mary Bates intends to bring a tray for her side that her great-grandmother brought to the United States. “She actually brought it over on a boat with her from Ireland,” she said.
TThe interplay of sunlight and interior design in the master bathroom creates a bright and airy space. Personal touches include a tray Mary Bates’ greatgrandmother brought over on the boat with her when she emigrated from Ireland.
TTexans build monuments to water — consider Fort Worth’s Water Gardens. And the pool area in this elegant home is another monument to the calming effect the sound of running water has on everyone.
PPool/Keeping Room/ Outdoor Kitchen
The pool and surrounding stonework is lovely. There’s a hot tub, a water polo goal and a slide that ostensibly is for the children. That remains to be seen.
Shade trees guard the pool from the late afternoon westerly sun, and a tall fence provides needed privacy.
The outside kitchen has everything a cook would have in an indoor kitchen — an icemaker, refrigerated drawers, a dishwasher, a grill, room for five at the bar — and an outdoor television.
A pool bathroom decorated with a fish motif includes an oversized, deep sink so that moms and a grandmother can put little boys in and hose them off. It also has a full shower.
A small entry room has a vinyl weave carpet so dripping water from people entering from the pool won’t matter.
Mary Bates calls it the “keeping room” and visualizes it as a place for morning coffee.
The fireplace is fake, built over a cleanout from a no-longer-existing fireplace in the dining room. Dorian’s added more brick and a mantle, and Kim McMillam of Elegant Touch did the faux finish on the bricks and added vines to the grass cloth wallpaper. Mary provided the birdcage, and the designers selected the rest of the furnishings.
SSun Room/Outdoor Landings
Just down the way from the pub and poker room is what Mary Bates calls the Sun Room.
Light floods in from both sides of the house and the two outdoor second-floor landings with extensive seating areas and a flat-panel television.
Mary visualizes the entire family on this floor and in this space with the pub and train room at one end and the children’s playroom, bath and bedroom at the other.
With the doors open, the flow can be from one side of the house to the other. On one side, the landing overlooks Colonial Country Club’s legendary golf course.
“You have this marvelous view of Colonial,” says Connally. “I’m sure she’s going to be the most popular person in town during the tournament.”
On the other side, the view is of the swimming pool and first-floor outdoor living area.
The view of the pool is simply amazing.
TThere’s plenty of room for gathering along the length of the spacious second floor with both indoor and outdoor seating and gathering areas.
IIn Texas, the “cellar” in wine cellar is mostly a wistful description. Here, it really is a cellar with the same feel and look expected in top-end restaurants and elegant European homes.
WWine Cellar
While most wine cellars in Texas are above ground, this cellar is below the ground for a true Old World feel.
On the stone wall leading downstairs to the wine cellar, Elegant Touch added a mural of the Tuscan countryside. Downstairs, outside the high-tech, climate-controlled wine room, the wall is finished from the sides and ends of wine crates with the logos showing.
A table for two with a set chessboard sits in the tasting room space at the base of the stairs, and the chilly wine storage space is finished out in sophisticated warm woods to the rare collection.
CChildren’s Playroom/Bedroom/ Bathroom
Step down to begin the tour of children’s world at the Bates' residence.
The map on the ceiling shows the University of Michigan, TCU and St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis where little Tyler Bates is undergoing extended chemotherapy for cancer.
The idea, says, Greg Connally, is that with seven little boys, “this is the room we kind of turn them loose and let them play, get down on the floor and just have a real good time.”
The challenge: How to design a bathroom for children where moms and a grandmother can oversee multiple baths?
The answer: Make it larger than usual with seating space and provide pullout platforms at the bottom of the cabinets where little ones can stand to wash their hands.
Dealing with seven children is definitely an issue. One that is cleverly remedied with the design of the children’s bedroom.
There are four built in bunk beds, a regular bed that will sleep two and a trundle bed for the seventh. Lockers with names provide space for personal stuff and the closet contains similar outfits in a variety of sizes. The hand-painted decorations and the bed clothing all depict trains. The four bunks have individual lights, but they are LED so they won’t burn a child who accidentally touches one.
It’s not hard to visualize seven little boys playing elaborate games of make-believe in their bedroom suite. This is their space, specifically designed for magic nights at the grandparents’ house.
FFront Guest Bedroom/Second Guest Bedroom
In the front guest bedroom, the bed is new from Martha Stewart. The chairs are from the Bates but have been recovered. The dressing table is from Scotland, and Mary Bates says that she knows the woman who sold it to her.
“They repair their toasters in Scotland,” she said. “They don’t make anything new.”
The second guest bedroom might be called the blue room because of the ceiling. It was the original master bedroom in the old house and is of good size.
Mary Bates says her intent is to leave the drawers empty so when a guest moves in, he or she will have plenty of space and put their stuff wherever they wish.
The wallpaper is by Schumacher wallpaper. The ceiling was originally scheduled to be stenciled, but the designers switched to a blue paint when they decided to stencil the ceiling in the dining room.
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in Houston, the Bates invited old and new friends undergoing treatment at M.D. Anderson into their house, so guest bedrooms in the Fort Worth house received special attention to detail against similar future uses.
LLikely one of the most high traffic areas in the house will be the upstairs hallway with its exits to second-floor landings and a classic pub and with plenty of space for the whole family to gather.
PPub
The idea was to create a family entertainment and lounging area with a nod to family history. (See main story.)
Completing the pub atmosphere are two bathrooms — men’s and women’s — with hand-painted figures of men and women in golf attire on the doors.
The men’s room features a full-length urinal. All it’s missing to complete a true pub scene are a few cigarette butts in the bottom.
It was Mary’s idea, although, she says, “I’d never seen a urinal up close actually.”
“So when I was talking to Ferguson’s, I said you can either do it halfway up the wall or all the way to the ground,” she said. “They said, ‘Seven little boys? To the ground.’”
Final Challenge
Thursday, Sept. 9!
What: Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Chef Challenge in which 10 local chefs, as voted on by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers and the Top Chef Panel, will compete against each other in three culinary challenges. Five chefs will compete in the first and second challenge, with the top two from each advancing to the finals.
When: Final Challenge, 6 - 9 pm Thursday, September 9
Where: Morrison Showroom 5001 Bryant Irvin Road North Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Parking: Silverwest Limousine bus shuttle service from Lockheed Martin Recreation Association (two blocks South of Morrison on Bryant Irvin Road) So come join the party! Final challenge
General Admission is $75 per person • Mezzanine Level is $100 per person • VIP Live Kitchen Floor Area is $200 per person RSVP 817.259.0920
Open Bar & Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres For Additional Information, Please Contact: Kathy Mills, Promotion Director 817.560.6129 kmills@fwtexas.com
MMedia Room
Seating for everyone makes this a prime family entertainment center for movies or performances on the low-rise stage for karaoke.
Along the walls, movie marquees boxes are labeled with grandsons’ names and hold a backlit portrait of each. The leather, cushy loungers are electric and extend and close at the press of a button, and blankets are shelved nearby and easily ready for viewers.
SSinging and performing are a big part of the Bates’ family life, and the media room is designed to support that. There’s space for the younger members to stretch out should they fall asleep during movie screenings.
AAdults can play makebelieve in the Poker Room with its touches of a Prohibition-era Speakeasy atmosphere. And they can play with trains next door, unless the grandsons have gotten there first.
PPoker Room/Train Room
The only thing old in the smoking room and poker room is the Scotch. The room has a separate filtration system so that smoke is kept away from the rest of the house. The door recreates the concept of a Prohibition-era speakeasy with a small panel that can be opened to identify those wishing admittance.
Of note but maybe not on display during the Dream Remodel tour are special bottles of Scotch. “We found the Glendarroch distillery,” Mary Bates said. “There’s not very much of this left. We have four choice bottles.”
The train room is a feast for little boys — and maybe some big ones, too — and relates to family history. (See main story.) The hand-painted mural on the wall depicts the Utah valley where the Bates have a second home.
Going Green One House at a Time
With energy prices on the rise and the public’s increasing awareness of energy efficient products, spray polyurethane foam insulation (SPF) is the material to use to super-insulate your home. Franklin’s Foam Insulation, a Fort Worth-based insulation contractors, is leading a growing movement in educating the public on how to “Go Green,” save money and build your “super-saver” home by using SPF and a properly sized HVAC system.
Insulating a home or building has changed in recent years to incorporate building science and SPF. For many years, a conventional vented attic was normal but now many are choosing an encapsulated attic system. Encapsulated attic systems use SPF on all of the exterior walls and on the underside of the roofline in the house. This eliminates the need for ventilation and brings all HVAC equipment and ductwork into air conditioned space. This essentially turns the entire building structure into an “igloo cooler” and stops the heat and cold at the exterior.
Change has also taken place in the foam material itself. Over the last five years, more and more renewable resources such as vegetable oil have replaced the petroleum products that make up the material. Customers can now not only feel good about using less energy but also know they are helping the American farmer by using a plant-based green product.
Franklin’s Foam Insulation has joined forces with EnergyWise Structures, an engineering firm that specializes in properly sizing HVAC systems, and together they are offering customers a guarantee on energy costs. EnergyWise Structures has developed a system that not only guarantees the humidity levels inside the structure, but also puts a dollar amount on the cost to heat/cool the house for two years. If energy cost rise above the guaranteed amount, then EnergyWise Structures will pay the difference!
“EnergyWise Structures approached us along with two other contractors in the DFW area. They wanted an elite group of contractors with the highest reputation to be the face of their program,” says Franklin’s Director of Operations Casey Derosa. “This program has been a huge success. Guaranteeing that the home will have a specified dollar amount and the energy costs will be 50 to 70 percent lower than the house next door really brings a smile to the customers face.”
The program ensures customers that they are working with a qualified contractor, have an energy-saving home, and provides superior comfort exceeding that of any home insulated with fiberglass or cellulose insulation.
“Most people by now have heard of SPF and know it’s the super-insulation product on the market but they don’t understand how well it works.” said Mark Franklin, president of Franklin’s Foam Insulation. “There is no better example to prove how effective foam insulation is than to think about a standard Styrofoam cup that most people drink their coffee from in the morning. That foam cup is approximately 1/8-inch thick yet you can put boiling hot coffee in the cup and hold it in your hand and feel little or
no heat. That’s how effective 1/8 inch is; now image 6 inches applied to your walls and roof of the home.”
Many property owners see the initial cost of SPF and stop exploring the benefits of this type of insulation. The reality is that SPF pays for itself. If you plan for foam in the beginning, the extra cost for the product is paid by your energy savings each month.
For example, let’s say you are building a 3,000 sq. ft. house. To insulate with standard fiberglass or cellulose would cost around $3,000. To insulate the same house with SPF would be around $9,000. With the reduction in HVAC tonnage and equipment, no need for attic ventilation or radiant barrier decking, the actual upgraded cost for SPF comes to about $4,000.
At today’s interest rates, that extra $4,000 would add $25 each month to your mortgage payment. However, the foam insulation will cut your energy cost on a house that size on average $175 per month. That means you are putting $150 in your pocket every month and, within five years, not only have you recuperated upgraded dollar amount but saved an addition $5,000 in utility costs.
Franklin’s Foam Insulation pioneered the idea of insulating with foam insulation in this region and today works with local custom home builders, architecture firms, general contractors, school districts, and corporate builders such as D. R Horton Homes and First Texas/Gallery Homes for their new construction needs.With the economy down and a slow construction market, Franklin’s Foam has increased their services beyond that of new construction. They are the only company in DFW that can remove the existing out-of-date insulation and replace it with SPF.
“We can’t control the economy, and have no idea when new construction will pick back up. If people are not building new homes and are staying in the home they own now, how can we help them out today?” said Franklin. “For the first time ever, we are able to help homeowners get rid of their old insulation in the attic and super-insulate with foam insulation to drastically lower their monthly utility bills.”
Recent years radiant barrier systems and adding loose fill insulation to the attic was the best solution. Now that foam insulation is an option for existing homeowners many will soon realize that they no longer have to pay high utility bills, and are also eligible for a tax credit of up to $1,500 by adding energy efficient products such as insulation to their home in 2010.
Insulating houses and buildings since the mid 90s with foam insulation, the company has seen many changes in the industry. But one thing hasn’t changed.
“As much as our company has grown and so with it the foam insulation business, our philosophy has stayed the same,” said Franklin, “We take pride in insulating each every home as it were our own. I can’t tell you how many times I have run into customers over the years and they tell me using our company and foam insulation was the best decision they made with their home. Getting great results and comments like that from our customers is what we are all about.”
(From left to right) Back row: Don Agate, Michael S. Thomson, Franson Nwaeze.
Front row: Blaine Staniford, Donatella Trotti
The time is nearing to name this year’s greatest culinary master.
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
If you thought things got hot in the first round of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s top Chef Challenge, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
The second round was even spicier as the five competing chefs put their best dishes forward. Chefs Michael S. Thomson of MICHAELS, Donatella Trotti of Nonna Tata, Franson Nwaeze of Chef Point Cafe, Blaine Staniford of Grace and Don Agate of Eddie V’s showed up ready for a challenge.
When the final votes were tallied after the second round of the competition, Chef Staniford and Chef Trotti will be moving on to compete in the final challenge against the winners of the previous competition, Chef Eric Hunter and Chef Anthony Felli.
Just in case you’re one of the last in Fort Worth to hear about the competition, we took 10 local chefs, nominated by our readers and the Top Chef Panel, and they competed against each other for the coveted Top Chef title.
There are a total of three challenges with five chefs competing in each of the first two challenges to determine the final four to compete on Sept. 9.
Morrision Supply Co.’s 21,000-squarefoot showroom provides the perfect setting for our chefs to do what they do best and
for all competition viewers to enjoy cocktails, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music.
The competition’s head judge/host is Tim Love, who is the chef proprietor of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and Love Shack, Food Network’s Iron Chef winner as well as the Bravo Channel’s Top Chef masters contestant and Top Chef judge.
Emceeing the event was Emmy award winning sports anchor Scott Murray and Amanda Mazey, the host of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s new TV show, FYI Fort Worth. The three other visiting judges were CBS 11’s Doug Dunbar, Jody Dean from 98.7 KLUV and the magazine’s food expert, Judie Byrd. Sponsors for the event are Thermador, Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, Celebration Event Rental, Immersion Multimedia, Ben E. Keith Beverage Service, Ben E. Keith Food Service, Silverwest Limousine, Blue Sky Graphics, Community Trust Bank and Murray Media.
On Aug. 5, our second round of competitors drew aprons to decide their designated kitchens for the evening and then the games began. While the chefs did exchange friendly banter, the competition was fierce. But before any burners were fired up, the chefs were put to a taste test with a bowl of soup. They were asked to recognize as many of the soup’s ingredients as possible,
Tim Love (middle), head judge and host of Fort Worth, Texas magazine's Top Chef competition, stands with second round winners Donatella Trotti (left) and Blaine Staniford (right).
with the test worth 25 percent of the chef’s final score. The chefs kept water handy to cleanse their palates, except, of course, for the Italian chef Trotti, who sipped her wine. Chefs Staniford, Nwaeze and Agate tied after recognizing 10 of the ingredients. Close behind were chefs Thomson and Trotti with nine ingredients identified.
Next, the chefs were quizzed on their cooking knowledge with a round of culinary Jeopardy worth 25 percent of the final score. The competitors all fared about the same as Love posed questions such as “What shape of whisk is best for whisking flour into fat?” and “Where on your tongue will flavors have the least intensity?”
What everyone was really waiting for, however, was the final challenge, where the chefs were given 25 minutes to show what they were made of after being introduced to the secret ingredient: lamb. Both the leg and rack of lamb had to be used in the dish. A full pantry was available to the chefs for use during meal preparation.
Thomson, executive chef/owner of MICHAELS, features contemporary ranch cuisine combining the flavors of Mexico and the cuisines of the American South in his restaurant. He has taught more culinary classes than her ever attended, and his cooking was most influenced by his mother, Sue, and early PBS cooking programs. For the competition, he chose to keep his dish simple with a grilled lamb chop topped with a sprig of rosemary. The judges loved the presentation, but took away major points because Thomson failed to include the leg of lamb in his dish.
Nwaeze was born in Aba, Nigeria, and opened his successful restaurant, Chef Point Café, in one of the most unlikely places. After being turned down by banks to purchase a restaurant, he found a loophole by taking advantage of the bank’s willingness to loan money to purchase an old gas station. Nwaeze’s favorite ingredient to use in his cooking is cayenne pepper, but for the competition, he made a charred lamb chop on a bed of greens, figs and shitake mushrooms. The consensus among the judges was that there was a little too much char on the lamb and that it was a
bit undercooked. They did, however, appreciate the preparation of the figs.
As the executive chef at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Agate has a chance to execute his cooking philosophy of giving food an honest approach with good cooking techniques. Originally Agate wanted to become an underwater welder, and Fort Worth is really glad he didn’t. Because Agate’s mother was a French teacher, his family participated in the foreign exchange program exposing him to traditional French cooking when guests would stay. The dish he prepared for the challenge was a hit with the judges. They all agreed that the grilled chop on a bed of arugula and grilled figs paired with a lamb tartare was perfectly prepared. Byrd commented that you could cut the meat with a fork like butter.
Starting his training for his career as a chef at the age of 17, Staniford was one of the youngest students to graduate from The Culinary Institute of America. Guests at Grace enjoy his fresh and seasonal dishes, where he emphasizes the natural flavors of the food. His creative plate for the evening’s judging included a seared chop with mushrooms and pine nuts alongside lamb tartare and a poached egg. The judges left little on their plates and commented on the beautiful presentation.
Trotti grew up in Varese, Italy, and her cooking was most influenced by her mother and grandmother. Her restaurant, Nonna Tata, may be small in size, but it is busting at the seams in popularity. Patrons regularly bring their own table and chairs to the restaurant just to get a taste of Trotti’s creations. Her dish for the judges was a seared chop accompanied by a lamb ragu. While the judges said the chop was somewhat hard to eat, they loved her homemade pasta.
The final competition will take place Sept. 9. General admission is $75, mezzanine tickets are $100, and live floor VIP tickets cost $200. RSVP to rsvp.morsco.com. For any additional information about this event, contact Promotion Director Kathy Mills at 817.560.6129 or kmills@fwtexas.com.
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Anahita Kalianivala
House of Heart
The Henry House Foundation began in 2006 and is dedicated to funding tangible projects for children in the communities of North Central Texas and southern New England, both places where J.J. Henry has lived.
The PGA Tour gives more back to charity more than all other professional sports combined — and that doesn’t include the charitable endeavors of individual golfers.
J.J. Henry, a PGA tour golfer since 1998 and winner of the 2006 Buick Championship, is one making big waves with his philanthropic efforts.
“Something I always wanted to do was give back to the area I grew up in and where I live now,” he said.
Henry was born in Connecticut and was a standout college golfer at TCU. He graduated in 1998 with a degree in marketing. He was a threetime All-America player and turned professional immediately after he graduated. You’ll often see him in purple during tournaments.
Henry House’s first large project was remodeling the teen room at Cook Children’s Medical Center. The project came about after Henry visited to see the hospital’s needs. The teen room was first on the list. The outdated space was demolished, then refurnished with the latest comforts and gadgets, centered around a golf theme. Henry’s involvement with the project shows how integral he is in the foundation. He gets his hands dirty and wants to be involved.
Henry is indeed passionate about his efforts and is grateful for his abil-
White Hot Night Gala Sept. 19
ity as a professional athlete to support deserving organizations.
“To be able to use yourself as a platform to give back to the community is something I feel very fortunate to do,” Henry says.
Another special project is the Henry House Hideaway, just off the 10th fairway at the Colonial Golf Tournament. Henry calls it a “corporate skybox for kids.” Complete with snacks, snow cones and video games, the Hideaway is a place where children can enjoy and see a part of golf they may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience. That includes visits from Henry himself, who, even during the tour, takes time out to stay involved with the kids.
For tickets, contact Laura Anderson, 817.263.3291 henryhousefoundation.com
In spring 2009, Henry House Foundation also funded the purchase of therapeutic equipment for KinderFrogs, a school for children with Down's syndrome, affiliated with the TCU College of Education.
The foundation’s next project is a partnership with the Ben Hogan Foundation and The First Tee of Fort Worth, an organization that promotes life skills through golf. So far, both foundations have raised $300,000 to support the ultimate project, the Ben Hogan Learning Center at Rockwood, the municipal golf course on the Jacksboro Highway. The center will house classrooms, a putting range, repair rooms and a museum dedicated to legendary golfer, Ben Hogan.
On Sept. 19, the Henry House Foundation will be holding its annual White Hot Night Gala at Mira Vista Country Club, where guests will enjoy dinner, cocktails, entertainment by Pat Green and a live auction.
In the past three years, Henry House Foundation has touched many children’s lives through projects the beneficiaries and donors can see, feel and touch.
“It’s not about me. It’s not about my wife,” Henry said. “It’s about trying to do what’s good for the community.”
Giving kids a venue most spectators never get.
improving life for those in need » by gail Bennison
Promising Hope
Pickin’ for Preemies’ Texas music event benefits Cook Children’s NICU.
Babies from across Texas — more than 850 babies from 49 different hospitals — depend on the life-saving efforts of Fort Worth’s Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Approximately one in seven babies, or 13.6 percent of live births in Texas, are premature, and the numbers are rising. Beds are few, and babies are often turned away.
The NICU is now in the process of expanding its 52-bed unit and converting it to a state-of-the-art 120-bed private room layout. This will provide family-centered care to a host of additional families each year.
On Labor Day, Sept. 6, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Fort Worth night club, Billy Bob’s Texas, will host the 5th Annual Pickin’ for Preemies Acoustic Jam, an entertaining evening of barbeque, families and music performed by more than a dozen of the hottest Texas Red Dirt Artists. All proceeds are designated for the Cook Children’s Foundation, for express use in its NICU.
Pam Minick, entertainer Johnny Cooper, Rosie and Mike Moncrief.
love,” says Sandra Brown. “I commend the many in our community who have unselfishly devoted themselves to it.”
“We are involved for so many reasons,” said Minick. “First, it benefits our wonderful Cook Children’s. Secondly, Justin and Casey Frazell are special people with good hearts; and then, when Jamie and Melanie Adams got involved, it took on a whole new dimension,” she said.
“We know that by having a stage and a willing crew at Billy Bob’s, we are able to let them put more money to the bottom line of the charity…and help more kids.”
“Our middle child, Sarah Grace, is a preemie; she is now 13 years old,” said Julie Siratt. “So we have lived the NICU life.”
In 2007, Julie’s brother Ryan was hospitalized at Cook Children’s PICU, where he was diagnosed with the Hanta virus. “We have never experienced anything quite like it, and Cook Children’s will always hold a special place in our hearts because of the amazing care we received,” she said.
Scheduled event artists include Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, Jason Boland, Johnny Cooper, Brandon Rhyder, Walt Wilkens, Josh Abbott, Deryl Dodd, Roger Creager, Jamie Richards, Sonny Burgess, Corry Morrow, Mike Ryan, Phil Hamilton and Steve Helms.
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Billy Bob’s marketing director, Pam Minick, remains the event hostess. Event co-chairs are community leaders, Melanie and Jamie Adams and Julie and Donnie Siratt. Justin and Casey Frazell serve as the host family. Frazell is host of the Justin Frazell Show and Texas Red Dirt Roads on 95.9 the Ranch. Acclaimed author, Sandra Brown, and husband, Michael Brown, are the event’s honorary chairs. This year’s theme is “Promising Hope.”
“Involvement in Pickin’ for Preemies requires time, dedication and
This exceptional dedication of talent has provided for an “A-List” in Texas music year after year, says Melanie Adams.
“Pickin’ for Preemies brings together our greater community — Texas Music artists, those in health care, and families and friends who support Cook Children’s Health Care System. It is an honor to be a part of this event,” Adams said.
“Our promise to improve the life of every child in our region begins with the smallest of patients, our neonate babies,” says Rick Merrill, president and CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System.
“We sincerely appreciate the support from Pickin’ for Preemies and everyone involved who wants to be a part of that promise,” Merrill said.
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A View from a Memory Bicycle
The past is prologue to the Fort Worth of today.
For some reason, I feel compelled to wax nostalgic this go-round.
Don’t know why that is, really. Maybe approaching the autumn of my 50th year has something to do with it. My firstborn just became the first male member of my family to earn a college degree. Or maybe it’s that I thought of my first 10-speed the other day.
It was orange, and I remember the first time I rode it from our house on Bilglade to McLean Middle School. It wasn’t long before Craig Anderson and I were riding all over our side of town — down to the Zoo, over to the Museum of Science and History, out to the Pate Museum. The thought made me smile.
I remember mowing the grass — in our neighborhood you had grass, not a lawn — on warm summer evenings, then heading to my room with a Dr Pepper and a peanut butter sandwich — to listen to Astros games on the radio. Pre-Rangers. Before anyone had ever heard of Tom Hicks.
Dip’s or Blue Star. Swanky was Cross Keys.
Anyone besides me remember the deep-dish pizza at Pie Are Square? I know that’s not how the sign read, but there aren’t keys for that in this software. Or the dessert they called “Sharon’s Secret” at O’Leary’s?
Massey’s still had the best chicken-fried steak, but the Hayloft sure came close. Nobody had better BLT’s or greasier burgers than The Roundhouse Café. If you shopped downtown, you ate at the Leonard’s lunch counter.
We didn’t have the Cats at the time, but we did have the Braves — a semi-pro team that played at Farrington Field, coached at one time by the infamous Hardy Brown.
Pop had an aversion to places with tablecloths and “waiters in white jackets,” so I learned about them from my high school girlfriend. To this day, I credit her for introducing me to sautéed mushrooms and teaching me which fork to use.
There quite simply was no other place to eat on Sundays but Colonial Cafeteria on Berry — unless the Methodists got there first, in which case we went to Jetton’s. Hamburgers either came from Dairy Queen or Daniels’ down on Old Granbury Road.
I think the first “fine” restaurant I ever walked into was Hong Kong on Bluebonnet Circle, followed by The Merrimac.
Pop had an aversion to places with tablecloths and “waiters in white jackets,” so I learned about them from my high school girlfriend. To this day, I credit her for introducing me to sautéed mushrooms, and teaching me which fork to use.
After football games, it was either Pizza Hut (on stilts) or Mama’s Pizza — except for that one night after the last contest of our senior year, when Ol’ South Pancake House was only the first stop of many on a very fun night.
The Hop had the best fried okra. The best view was at Luminarias, or Calamity’s, or Cattle Drive, or whatever the place was called that week. Youth groups went to Crystal’s Pizza. Prom night meant Swiss House, Carriage House, Burgundy Tree or The Balcony. Exotic was Jimmy
I remember cheap pitchers at Taco Patio. Tuesday nights at Speakeasy. The Stables, High Hat, Daily Double, Triple Crown, Rangoon Racquet Club, and those great $2 lunches at Rick’s Lockeroom — although some of those memories are a bit fuzzier than others.
There used to be a 24-hour Denny’s right there at Forest Park and the West Freeway that, at one time, might have been the single most colorful place in all of Fort Worth. Think 3 a.m.
First, you had truckers and travelers who’d ducked off the Interstate. Then you had some off-duty police officers. Add in a half-dozen usual late-night denizens — and every bartender, barback, manager, waitress and deejay from every club within a five-mile radius, from the Park Top to Diamond Jim’s. As Hoyt Axton once wrote, “If walls could talk.”
And what foolish, reckless, wonderful fun we had.
You know, Fort Worth is a vastly more sophisticated town now — but she managed to get that way without sacrificing her charm.
We have exponentially more choices, and, in most cases, that’s better. I truly think these are the good old days, in spite of occasionally dodgy times. But we shouldn’t get too caught up to remember the old Italian Inn on East Lancaster or the soda fountain at Skillern’s in Westcliff Village.
I’ll have new places to make memories next time. I was just thinking about some old ones for now.
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In Praise of Summertime
Ways to extend your life and lose friends
I know most of you are glad it's over, but summertime has always been my favorite time of year. I always associate it with good times and carefree attitudes.
For instance, most folks can still remember those summers when every moment of free time was spent lounging around a pool, slathered in baby oil, while trying to perfectly position one of those silver sun reflectors under your chin. Yes, no tan was too deep. That was long before we realized the danger of UV rays or all the skin lesions we'd later develop because of sun damage.
Nowadays, every time I have an appointment, the dermatologist will pull up a rocking chair and grab me at one end like a piece of raw wood. Then while a nurse plays the harmonica, he'll start whittling.
And things just seem to go slower during the summer.
Like some, I tend to relax and become more contemplative. For hours, I used to lie on the grass in the backyard and just stare at the night sky, captivated by the billions and billions of twinkling stars. And then I'd ask myself, "Why did my wife lock me out of the house?"
the same. They're great fun. About the only difference between a 10th or a 50th, is that at the 50th, the last thing on anybody's mind is getting lucky.
Plus, reunions make you feel good. The girls will tell the guys, "you look great," particularly the guys who don't. And the guys will invariably tell the girls, "you haven't changed a bit," even though the only thing some of them can still fit into are their earrings.
But the reason I really love summer is because it lends itself to personal unaccountability.
Let's face it. Sometimes it's just too hot to be responsible. And surprisingly, that's good news. A recent study shows that perfectionists, individuals who religiously pay their bills on time, alphabetize their spice racks and space their hangers, are 51 percent more likely to die an early death than their slacker counterparts. I never realized that slow-paying my creditors has actually been extending my life.
Now you're probably thinking that by becoming an irresponsible slob, you'll eventually wind up with no friends. Well, you're exactly right.
Actually, the answer was fairly simple. I'd gotten home late from yet another high school reunion.
Summertime is also synonymous with high school reunions. The weather usually lends itself to any type of outdoor, as well as indoor, event.
That's why most of these get-togethers last all weekend. However, based on personal experience and extensive observation, I can offer two ironclad facts when it comes to high school reunions.
No. 1: Your spouse does not want to be there.
And No. 2: Your spouse does not want you to be there.
But you know what? It doesn't matter. You're still going to go, with or without them. Right? And the one reason you do? Curiosity.
Think about it. At the 10th reunion, you check to see who's looking good. At the 20th, you check to see who's still married. At the 30th, you check to see who's made the most money. And at the 40th, you check to see who ain't dead yet. But all high school reunions are basically
For some of us, summer becomes countless days of unmade beds, old reruns of The Nanny and staring at objects in orange shorts serving hot wings. And that's not all bad either. In fact, studies have shown that unmade beds help keep mites away. That's because the little fellas need moisture to survive, and unmade sheets dry out more quickly.
Now you're probably thinking that by becoming an irresponsible slob, you'll eventually wind up with no friends. Well, you're exactly right.
However, more good news. There are now numerous Web sites that allow you to rent friends for as little as $10 an hour. And rented friends are so much better than real ones.
Why? Because a real friend will probably insist you become more responsible, thereby shortening your life. Soon, they'll begin harping on the fact that you never make your bed, which in turn will lead to more mites. Then, when you finally stiff them on that money they loaned you to pay bills, you'll never hear from them again. And the only thing worse than no friends is exreal friends.
Yes, I'm really looking forward to next summer. It's my 45th high school reunion. And I can't wait to hear how great I look.
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Allan Saxe
Associate Professor-Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
You have transitioned the political spectrum from ultra liberal to ultra conservative. What started the move from left to right? I think I picked up the philosophy of liberalism from my professors at the University of Oklahoma. All of them, just about, were New Deal Democrats. This was the 1950s, and they had come out of the 1930s. That’s all I heard. Roosevelt, the New Deal, saving democracy, saving capitalism,
saving our way of life. I bought into it, very strongly. And still buy into some parts of it.
And that’s where my liberal philosophy began to jell. And then, it had a particular bite. I was very jealous of people who had more than I did. Then I had an inferiority complex on top of that and became very insecure.
But as the years began to roll along, I began to look at things differently, and what began to turn me around was students. Not teachers. Students did. Over a period of over maybe three to four to five years, I began to change my mind, and students were instrumental in that.
I’ve lost my jealousness of the rich. I used to believe that richness is purely out of luck. And there’s some of that around, no question about that. But I also believe that people have made fortunes because they are just smart and disciplined and work hard, and it took me a long time to begin to understand that.
How much money have you given away? I’ll be 72 in February. I’ve been giving away money ever since I was a teenager. The first money I ever gave away was a $100 check to St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. That was in 1951 or something like that. I was about 11 or 12 years of age. … I would imagine it would come close to $5 million maybe over a 60-year period.
Why do you do it? I’m not even sure if I even know my motives. I think I did it primarily out of insecurity, I don’t look at the world very easy, as you may have guessed. The world to me is a hard, hard place. It ain’t fun. This is no place for sissies.
I can’t do anything. I can talk. … So I give money away to institutions that can do some things that I cannot do.
I really believe what the pastors talk about sometimes on Sunday morning: Act as though
this could be the last day of your life. I was doing that when I was 12 years old.
You ask to have things named after you. Is this serious or are you playing some kind of huge joke on us? It’s both. You’re right. You know me too well. The serious side of it is that deep insecurity I have. And also, and this gets very dramatic, loneliness. … I’m just a lonely person, so putting my name on things, I think, will help my loneliness a little bit. I don’t think it does, but I used to think it would.
The second thing is just a little bit what you are saying. It’s just fun. But again, as I tell people, it’s my money, it’s my deal. I’m not hurting anybody. I don’t want more money necessarily. I don’t want power. I just want to say, I’m here.
I know of one instance where you lobbied to have your name taken down and someone else’s put up. My name was on the baseball and softball [fields at UTA]. It’s still on the softball. There was a wonderful, wonderful young baseball coach who I knew. His name was Clay Gould. He died
of cancer at a very young age. I thought, ‘You know, his name ought to be on that baseball field.’ He was a player. I can’t throw a ball 3 feet. Here’s a great baseball player and a great coach. His name ought to be there.’
So I called the then-president of UTA [Bob Witt] … and said, ‘I got a deal for you. Take my name off of the baseball field and put his name up there.’ He said, ‘It’ll be done. That’s a deal.’ And then, he made me a counter proposition. He said, ‘If you do this, take your name off it, we’ll give you a garden.’ And they did.
I think you are more upbeat than you portray yourself to be. You know what I really want to be though if I could remake my life? A rock star. I’m very serious. I even know the group I wanted to be with. Remember the pop group Abba? I’m the perfect idiot savant. I have intuition — it’s not based on hard science — I have intuition into this world that nobody does. But I can’t tie my shoes.
Allan Saxe finds a true joy in giving.
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Letters to Camp
Making sure that the kid remembers that I’m the reason she’s here.
On Sunday afternoon, I dropped off my 8 year old at camp. It’s the first time she’s been away from home — by herself — for this long. By looking at the pictures online, it appears she’s having a blast. And apparently not missing me at all. This is a problem. You would think I’d be glad she’s not homesick. And that the counselor hasn’t phoned to say, “Please, you must come and retrieve Harley. She’s desperate without you.” I mean I’m pretty sure that’s what normal parents want for their campers — for their son or daughter to be OK without them for a week.
Apparently I’m not one of “those” parents. The fact that she seems to be having the time of her life sans the very woman who GAVE her life is a little unsettling. It’s like she doesn’t even remember me. (Insert dramatic music effect here.)
So in light of this recent revelation, I’ve been sending e-mails to my daughter via the camp Web site.
Dear Harley,
How’s camp? From the pictures I’ve seen, it looks like you’re having a good time. Watch out for snakes. And bears. Especially bears. A recent study showed bears are more attracted to children with freckles than non-freckled children. Weird, huh? You might ask your counselor to spray you all over with bear repellent. It’s made from cat urine. From what I hear, it works like a charm and doesn’t smell that bad. The important thing is that it works. I’ll feel better knowing that we’re doing everything in our power to keep the bears away from you.
Have fun!
Love, Mommy
Dear Harley, I just read a story about a girl who went to camp and came back covered from head to toe in ticks. Do you know what ticks are? They’re nasty little bugs that attach themselves to your body AND SUCK OUT ALL YOUR BLOOD. Have fun at camp!
Love, Mom
Dear Harley, I just saw pictures of you swimming in the pool. Did you know that camp pools are filled with feces? Do you know what feces is? It’s poop!! So basically, you’re splashing around, playing ball, laughing and smiling and enjoying your summer days all the while covered in everyone else’s POOP. How many campers are there with you? Like 200? That’s a lot of poop.
Love you! Mommy
P.P.S. OK. Maybe you should just not swim.
P.P.P.S. Perhaps you could be on cabin cleaning duty while the other kids swim. It’s not like you haven’t gone swimming before. I mean you have a pool in your backyard at home. Where I live.
P.P.P.P.S. You DO remember where you live right?
Dear Harley,
We ate at your favorite restaurant last night! Oh my gosh, the food was SO good. We all enjoyed laughing and telling jokes and eating ice cream — two scoops! You should’ve been there!
Oh, but I’m sure the food at camp is just as good — probably even better. Why just yesterday I read online that y’all were having pasta with mayonnaise and pepperoni for dinner. Sounds delicious. Gotta go! We’re going to Chuck E. Cheese! And tomorrow, Six Flags! Love, Mommy
Just wanted to summarize camp for you. Hope you’re having fun!!
xoxo
So. I’m pretty sure this will cure her from ever wanting to leave me again.
Also, I just received an angry e-mail from the camp director. Apparently they’ve blocked my e-mail address and are considering whether or not to allow Harley back there next summer — because of ME.
Can you believe that? What did I do?
In her e-mail she went on and on about how I’m scaring the other campers and how a lot of them are upset and asking to go home now because Harley is reading them my letters.
Yeah. Like I invented ticks.
And Yea! She’s getting my letters!
P.S. Try and swim with your mouth closed.
P.P.S. And for Pete’s sake don’t swallow the pool water.
illustration by Charles Marsh
Debby Brown has one of the most fulfilling positions that you can imagine: As the current President of the Jewel Charity Ball, she is charged with raising over $3 million for Cook Children’s Medical Center in her year’s four fund-raisers, including the Jewel Charity Ball on January 8, 2011.
Her husband Chip has made that job more pleasurable by providing her with a presidential ride in her new Acura MDX from Mac Churchill Acura. Making a difference in the lives of children is a worthy calling. Working long and hard hours can be more enjoyable when you drive in style with heated leather seats, an easy-to-use navigation system, and best-in-class ride.
Mac Churchill Acura is a corporate Angel and longtime supporter of Jewel Charity.
From left: Chip & Debby Brown, LuJo & Mac Churchill
Kicking Things Off
Held at the Morrison Supply Company, the Careity Kickoff Party was a hit. Guests enjoyed delicious meals from area restaurants.
Jeff & Nancy Eubank photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Importance of Education
Communities in Schools held its annual celebration luncheon at the Fort Worth Club. Keynote speaker was Bill Lively, president and CEO of the North Texas
Super Bowl Committee.
1. Mike & Karen Steele
2. Amber Gartner, Barbara Heyer
photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Charity Golf
Cook Children’s Charity Golf Classic was held at Colonial Country Club. The event benefited Cook Children’s Medical Center.
1. Bob, Joy Ann & Barrett Havran
2. Bill Crawford, Betsy Barnes photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Ballet Donor Reception The Texas Ballet Theater Donor Reception took place at Museum Place Condominiums. 1. Bruce Marks, Margo Dean, Luis Montero
2. Katie Keith, Webster Dean, Elise Lavallee photography by Perry Langenstein
Careity Kicks Off The Careity Foundation held its kickoff party at Morrison Supply Co. Five area restaurants provided wonderful food for the guests. 1. Alicia Jenkins, Scott Engle, Jennifer Williams 2. Janeen & Bill Lamkin
3. Darrell & Margaret Hawkins photography by Sandy Tomlinson
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Guardians Celebrate Guardian Services Inc. celebrated its 25th anniversary with a volunteer appreciation luncheon at Ridglea Country Club. 1. Helen Curtis, Charlene McCullough 2. Jim Bews, Marnie Stites, Eddie Carroll photography by Sandy Tomlinson
1. Anthony Felli, Keith Hicks, Lanny Lancarte, Louise Lamendorf
2. Liz Lancarte, Jerry Murray, Zurella Lancarte
3. Kiki H. Brown, Kathy Sneed
4. Sarah Uselding, Jon Day
5. Richard Wagner, Courtney Walker photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Celebrating Recovery Stars in Recovery held its annual luncheon and fundraiser at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. Lou Gossett, Jr. was the guest celebrity. 1. Lou Gossett, Jr., Chris Monroe 2. Robin Bagwell, Ouida Bradshaw photography by Sandy Tomlinson
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
1. Mary Margaret Clay, Sheryl Bates
2. Martha Lawrence, Sajata Hale-Williams photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Worth,
cocktail reception at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. 1. Kelly & Chris Sorokolet
2. Amy Bender, Carlos Tello 3. Bruce & Hollace Weiner
4. Fred & Stephanie Spradley photography by Sandy Tomlinson
The Triple Crown Affair benefiting Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains was held at Lone Star Park. Guests enjoyed dinner, open bar, live races and live and silent auctions.
1. John Fletcher, Rebecca Barksdale
2. John Hamiga, Renova Williams
photography by Patty Williams
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
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What’s Eating the Sandwich Generation?
The growing number of those simultaneously caring for their children and their aging parents are facing challenges they may find shocking.
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair illustration by Chris van Es
Many factors contribute to the swelling size of the Sandwich Generation, but quite simply it’s because people are living longer thanks to better medicines and health care. Take also into account that women are waiting longer to have children, and that explains why more than 22 percent of the American population find themselves juggling a career, marriage and caring for both children and aging parents.
Financial Squeeze
Currently, financial matters are worsening
for parents with adult children returning home after college because of the tight job market. While parents are paying down college loans, they are also seeing their retirement funds drop with the stock market’s downturn.
Financial planners say to leave retirement savings alone. You shouldn’t sabotage your financial future because you will simply continue a cycle that will ultimately affect your children.
And if you don’t have children in college yet, make sure that you are saving for college as early as possible.
There are other unpleasant yet necessary loose ends to tie up when preparing to deal with parent care. Dr. W. Neil Gallagher of The Gallagher Group suggests setting up a living trust that includes medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney and guardianship priorities for the children with a spendthrift clause in the trust to control and guide the disposition of funds after the parents’ death. Long-term care insurance coverage is worth looking into as well for absorbing some of the health care costs.
Last January, President Obama acknowl-
edged the need for help with elder care. He proposed spending more than $100 million on families that provide their own care for their aging family members. Obama also wants to double the childcare tax credit for families that make under $85,000 and extend the credit to families making up to $115,000. Obama's plans also call for a $1.6 billion increase in federal funding for childcare programs, a plan that would cap student loan payments at 10 percent of the borrower's discretionary income and requiring employers to provide the option of a retirement savings plan.
Domino Effect
On top of facing the stress in their finances, Sandwich Generation couples’ dreams of a secure retirement or travel slowly disappear. The added strain as well as not being able to find time for each other can also affect marriages. Experts suggest that taking the time to care for yourself and your core family is critically important.
In addition to marriages, careers are often impacted as well. Caregivers who work full time struggle to strike a balance. Some are deciding to switch to part-time employment and, as a result, are giving up important benefits.
Ann Karol owns her own interior design company, Ann Karol Design and Interiors, and has three children in their late teens and early 20s. She is also caring for her mother who lives in Waco.
One of the biggest challenges she says she faces is exhaustion.
Because she is self-employed, her schedule is somewhat flexible, and she says she doesn’t know how those with full-time jobs do it.
“I have a friend who was the president of a bank. She was trying to juggle her career and caring for her parent and eventually she just had to quit. Now, since her mother has passed away, she’s looking for work again,” Karol says.
Like so many, Karol wants the best for her mother.
“I wish I had known the system a little bit better when Mother’s health started declining,” she said. “You need to know your doctors and trust them and know about the
medicines they are taking.”
Intergenerational Household
With more and more parents moving in with their children, planning ahead is key, especially when building a home. Certain factors should be addressed to ensure the safety of loved ones.
Amber Paulk from The Kitchen Source suggests alterations such as grab bars in bathing areas, motion sensor lights, softedge countertops and larger doorways to allow for the use of mobility aids such as wheelchairs. She also emphasizes the im-
portance of limiting slippery surfaces and suggests buying appliances with large and easy-to-read controls.
When Judy Olson began making plans to build her Spanish-style Weatherford home, she took into account that her son and her 85-year-old parents would need their own space. She created an upstairs apartment for her children to use and an apartment space off the pool patio for her parents, both of whom suffer from different levels of dementia.
“We all sat down and made a conscious decision that my parents would come and live with us. We had to be careful to set ev-
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Youragingparent.com
Sandwichgenerationmonth.com
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Agingcare.com
Familycaregiversonline.com
Ltcplanningnetwork.com
Extendedcare.com
Caregiverzone.com
Care-givers.com
Agingcarefl.org
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Autumn Leaves
4501 Silver Sage Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76137
817.849.8000 autumnleavesliving.com
The Stayton at Museum Way 2720 W. Seventh St., Ste. 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.986.0082 thestayton.com
Trinity Terrace
1600 Texas St. Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.338.2400 retirement.org
The Waterford 6799 Granbury Road Fort Worth, Texas 76133
817.263.6477
thewaterfordatfortworth.com
be prepared
Before choosing a facility, remember these tips:
• Talk to and observe the other residents
• Make sure that the facility is fully accredited
• Research the facility’s hiring practices
• Ensure the accessibility of the doctors
• Read the fine print in the contract
The Isle at Watermere 101 Watermere Drive
Southlake, Texas 76092
817.431.8668
watermere-at-southlake.com
Lakewood Village 5100 Randol Mill Road Fort Worth, Texas 76112
817.451.8001
cccinc.net
James L. West Center 1111 Summit Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.877.1199 jameslwest.com
The Cove at Waterview 100 Watermark Blvd. Granbury, Texas 76048
817.573.9505
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erything up just as they had it in their home, because I could see that the move was very stressful for my dad due to the Alzheimer’s,” Olson says.
Another component in an intergenerational household is the psychological affects of role reversal. At some point, the child must become parent to the parent and deal with awkward situations involving day-today personal care.
While this time is stressful, there are emotional benefits for the family all living under one roof. There is an enriching outcome for children who are close to their grandparents and get to spend quality time with them.
“When the kids are home, the interaction they have with their grandparents lifts them up,” Olson says. “There is just so much life in the house. My parents talk with the kids about who they are dating, and they love talking about the Rangers. My dad tells the same stories over and over, but the kids are tolerant.”
Outside Help
For some families, a parent coming to live with children is not the best option.
Kerri Lambert, director of marketing and sales at The Stayton at Museum Way, shares the many advantages of life-care facilities. For one, the housing and health care costs are locked down to one predictable fee each month eliminating unforeseen medical costs. “Also, the high level of socialization at communities of this kind has been shown to be a real factor in overall mental and physical well being,” Lambert said.
This trend of resort-style retirement is growing, and facilities like The Stayton offer five-star dining, a spa and concierge services in addition to four levels of care for independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.
While in most cases caregivers tend to put everyone else’s needs before their own, seeking a solid support system is crucial.
“The most important thing for me is to remember to have a sense of humor about things,” Olson said. “It can be very stressful, but I have to remember to laugh. It is a gift that I am getting to spend this time with them.”
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guide to area caterers 2010
When it comes to party planning, it’s all about detail. And between the hustle and bustle of finding the perfect décor or top-of-the-line reception facilities, one of the most important aspects remains—mouth-watering cuisine. Your guests may not remember if the music was too loud, but they will remember if the hors d’oeuvres were tasteless or the Tex-Mex was a little stale. Why not hire a professional catering service to prepare the fare and serve your hungry guests? Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, Thai, Mexican and authentic Texas cuisine— there’s something for every budget. From elegant weddings and intimate affairs to Super Bowl parties and corporate functions, the caterers on the following pages have got you covered.
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Abacus 214.663.5504 Terry Kranz Variety Global Contemporary Affairs to Cater
All in Good Taste Catering
Artisan Baking Company
Ashton 610 Grille
Ashton Depot Catering & Events
Asia Bowl & Grill
Babes Chicken Dinner House Catering
BK’s Creative Catering
Bistro Louise
Blue Bonnet Bakery
Blue Mesa Catering
Bombay Grill
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine
Bravo Catering & Event Planning
Brio Tuscan Grille
Cacharel
Cafe Express
Cafe Medi
Café Modern
Cantina Laredo
Captain Billy Whizzbang’s
Carshon’s Deli
Catered For You
Central Market
Chef Aimee’s Personal Chef Service & Catering
City Club Fort Worth
City Kitchen Catering
Coburn’s Catering
817.459.1803 Ricki Epstein Variety Global cuisine
817.263.5278 Sharon Hardy-Easter Variety Upscale American cuisine
817.821.3124 Gwin Grimes Corporate/social/meetings/breakfasts Custom/handmade pastry, breads, desserts party trays
817.332.0100 Debbie Rubin Variety Fine cuisine
817.810.9501 Darren J. Moll Corporate/social/holiday/weddings/galas Fine cuisine, all varieties
817.738.BOWL Carl Variety Pan-Asian favorites
817.705.5345 Kristin Gavit Variety Homecooked
817.810.0888 BK McCollum Variety Specialty dishes from barbecue to hors d’oeuvres
817.922.9244 Louise Lamensdorf Weddings/corporate/personal/major events Seafood/party platters/California-style salads
817.731.4233 Michael Variety Pastries/wedding cakes/party trays
817.332.6372 Arnae Jinnette Variety Southwestern
817.377.9395 Event Coordinator Variety Indian cuisine and customized menus
All Optional cornerbakerycafe.com DFW Metroplex Varies Up to 10,000
DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex
Any size
cousinsbbq.com
cowtowndiner.com
Cash/Credit curlysfrozencustard.com FW Area
Up to 300
daddyjacks.org
hether you are planning an intimate ceremony and reception, or a celebration with 300 of your family and friends, Diamond Oaks Country Club is dedicated to creating a wedding unique to your style while exceeding your expectations. We provide everything you need for the perfect experience with no surprises and no hidden fees.
• Grand Ballroom – seats 300 people
• Winchester Room – holds 120 guests which includes an outdoor patio
• Full-scale kitchen – choose one of our menu packages or create your own
• Setup and cleanup included
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catering company phone contact name type of events specialty foods
Daily Bread Catering
Deb’s Custom Catering
Diamond Oaks Country Club
Dickey's Barbeque Pit
Dixie House
Dutch's
Eddie V's
Elegant Cakery
Esparza’s
Esperanza's
Eurocater
Executive Catering of Texas
Extreme Cuisine
Feastivities
Feedstore BBQ
Fire Oak Grill
Fort Worth Club
Fred's Texas Cafe
G Texas Custom Catering
817.275.8008 Brenda Hall Weddings/corporate events/private parties/ anniversaries Variety
817.282.1155 Deb Merritt Everything plus Kosher events American/Southwest/Tex-Mex/Italian
• 2 - 2,000 • all Optional provisionsfinefoods.com
DFW Metroplex, will travel • 15 - 3,000 • all • pulidosrestaurant.com
DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex, will travel
DFW Metroplex, will travel
• No min or max • all • robertjonescatering.com
• Up to 200 on-site, up to 5,000 off-site
• 10 - 2,500+
DFW Metroplex • 75+
• all Upon request rjriveracatering.com
all • reata.net
all • redhotandblue.com Fort Worth • 1 - 1,600+ On-site up to 800 all • renaissancehotels.com/dfwdt
Fort Worth & colleyville • 20 - 150+
DFW Metroplex • 12+
Fort Worth stockyards On location 50 - 4,500
DFW Metroplex • Depends on location
DFW Metroplex
any
DFW Metroplex Deposit required 25 - 5,000
DFW Metroplex
6 - 250
cash/credit Parties 12+ riomambo.com
all • risckys.com
all • gtexascatering.com
all • macaronigrill.com
cash/credit ruffinosfinedining.com
all Gazebo only sammiesbbq.com
all • scampiscafe.com
tcbcateringfortworth.com DFW Metroplex
tastefullyours.com DFW Metroplex, will travel
Sleep Better, l ive Better
City Club’s award winning catering department specializes in corporate functions, wedding celebrations, special events and themed parties either at City Club or at your chosen location… we cater to You.
• 10 beautifully appointed private rooms for events at City Club accommodating 2 to 500 guests in downtown Fort Worth
• Outstanding cuisine with beautiful presentation by our Executive Chef
• City Club will come to your chosen location with the appropriate catering equipment, vehicles and specialty items
• All dishes are prepared on site, right before serving, using only the finest and freshest ingredients
• Non-member rates available...all at surprisingly affordable prices...we cater to you. 301 CommerCe
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The Classic Cafe
The Covey Restaurant and Brewery
The Italian Inn Ridglea
The Melting Pot
The Purple Cow
817.271.2720 Francis Silmon
817.731.7933 Chef Sean Merchant
817.737.0123
817.469.1444 Deidre Woodruff
817.737.7177 Vicki
The Ranch of Lonesome Dove 817.329.1100
The Sanford House
The Smoke Pit
Thai Tina’s Fort Worth
Trailboss Burgers
Tray Chic Catering
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House
Uncle Julio’s
817.861.2129
817.222.0455
817.332.0088
817.625.1070 Courtney
817.924.3331 Cherish
817.912.0500
Vance Godbey’s 817.237.2218
Affairs to Cater
We are a full service catering and event planning company that works one-on-one with you to ensure that your event reflects your personal style. From a private party to major corporate events, our custom designed and exquisitely prepared menus and designer cakes offer great flexibility and creativity.
817.819.0366 www.affairstocater.com
Bravo!! Catering and Event Planning
The perfect pairing …Sally Bolick Strong, the owner of Just Catering, and Chef Mike Swirczynski, the owner of Dueling Chefs, have joined forces and created Bravo!! Catering and Event Planning. Together they offer unique customized menus and impeccable service for the small gathering in your home or your large corporate event. “Our clients tell us that they love our creativity and attention to detail.”
817.310.1000 www.cateringbybravo.com
Cowtown Diner
Hopefully you already know of the incredible food offered at Cowtown Diner But did you know we also offer that same great food, by the same Chefs... at your place? Be it Continental Breakfast, VIP Luncheon, Boxed Lunches, Cocktail or Dinner Parties, Cowtown Diner stands ready to help plan, coordinate and serve...all with a down home smile.
817.332.9555 305 Main Street • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 www.thecowtowndiner.com
Eurocater
We listen to Your Needs and Tailor each Event to Assure a Flawless Celebration Exclusive Caterer of The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth The Perfect Setting for Your Next Event
To help you select the perfect company when remodeling your home, the following pages reveal those specializing in everything from landscaping to interior design. Those featured can help make the dreams for your home become a reality.
information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently
IMC – Interceramic Marble Collection
CONCENTRATION: Showcasing the largest selection of unique and exotic natural stone slabs of granite, marble, onyx, limestone and travertine in the Southwest. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: ASID; NKBA; HBA; NARI; Marble Institute of America. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: IMC has been dedicated to providing the largest selection of natural stone, experienced sales
staff and excellent customer service for almost 30 years.
PHILOSOPHY: Build strong partnerships with our customers, value every person who walks through our doors, pledge outstanding personal service and provide the highest quality material. FREE ADVICE: Be openminded in your natural stone selection. Don’t be reluctant to select bold or colorful stone. Just like a piece of art, if you are drawn to it, you
Hudson, Kathy Tomkins, Humberto Valles; (seated, left to right) Leslie Wadle, Brandy Swindell, Jayne Bardwell, Christina Nellor.
ProSource Flooring
FOCUS: Our primary focus is to meet the needs of the flooring trade. We are the largest trade-only wholesale flooring source in North America, and our unique buying power allows us to offer our customers more than 25,000 products from the country’s top flooring manufacturers and distributors: Mohawk, Shaw, Masland, Dal Tile, Armstrong, Bruce, Wilsonart, Mannington and many others. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: The Fort Worth location is consistently honored with the President’s Award for the most outstanding showroom performance within the
160-plus network of ProSource locations in the U.S. Numerous municipalities and various Chambers of Commerce designate ProSource as one the leading businesses in the Fort WorthDallas Metroplex. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Interior Designers, Home Builder’s Association, National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Council of Realtors, United States Green Building Council. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The growth of our
Aaron Iron Works, Inc.
CONCENTRATION: Our commitment to excellence in this industry has continued to set the bar far above our competitors, and has blazed new trails for creative technique, beauty and endurance. The result has been the phenomenal growth and success from a familyborn business to a major player in the national field of iron works.
AWARDS: Providing the iron work in the John Askew home that won Kaleidoscope of Homes’ Best in Show and Best Craftsmanship awards. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Builders Association, Texas Associations of Businesses, Blue Book contractors, Better Business Bureau Accredited business since 1998. PHILOSOPHY: “We center our business around our customers’ opinions of us. If the client isn’t happy, then we’ve missed the mark.” This philosophy is intertwined through the company and has given birth to other
forgotten business concepts such as: taking pride in our work; making sure our clients get exactly what they want; keeping promises; and remaining a leader in innovative designs and techniques. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN BUILDING A
HOME: Many people we talk to wish they had considered iron works in the beginning stages of the building process and made it a priority in the budget. PICTURED: Owners Todd Brock and Stephen Stratton. Designer: Gladys Marchbanks, AISD (not pictured).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dorian’s
Interior Design
Greg Connally, ASID
Linda Henderson
Jeffrey McAllister, ASID
SPECIALTY: Interior design, fine custom home furnishings, custom draperies and floor coverings. Our professional designers visit the client’s home and create a plan for a room or a whole house. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Kaleidoscope of Homes 2007 “Best of Show”; Kaleidoscope of Homes 2008 “Best of Show”; Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Best of Fort Worth”; “Best Home Furnishings” 2008 and 2009. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Interior Designers, State Registered Interior Designers. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Our ability to create beautiful livable rooms to delight our clients and make their homes the refuge they envisioned. MOTTO: We are a family-owned company, and therefore we treat our customers like members of our family. FREE ADVICE: Retain a professional designer to guide you in making lasting choices for
your home. Good design professionals can save you time and money. BIGGEST DESIGNING MISTAKE: People can often make mistakes with the scale of their room. They select furniture too large or too small for their space. A professional designer can help them make the correct scale choices. PICTURED: Greg Connally, ASID (Fort Worth Studio Manager); Linda Henderson; Jeffrey McAllister, ASID.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1900 S. Main St., Ste. 106 (inside Stacy Furniture) Grapevine, Texas 76051 • 817.756.1963
2701 S. Hulen St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817.756.1961 • Fax 817.923.3322 gregconnally@stacyfurniture.com doriansdesigns.com
Glen & Patricia Bullard
FOCUS: Quality custom designed swimming pools, cabanas, outdoor kitchens, and custom stone estate and privacy fences. We are committed to building a unique inviting oasis for you that will add beauty and value to your home. RECOGNITIONS: We were recognized as one of the top 12 three-dimensional designers in the U.S. by Structure Studios – Pool Studio for 2010. Our winning design is featured in Structure Studios’ 2010 calendar. Glen Bullard has been recognized over the years for his generosity to local community organizations in Fort Worth and Aledo, where he resides with his wife Patricia. They have donated to Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble, Aledo Athletics, Fort Worth School organizations and Sky Ranch for many years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, Better Business Bureau of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, East Parker County Chamber of Commerce,
Granbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater Builder’s Association of Fort Worth. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully retaining the loyalty of our customers – their confidence in us to refer us to their friends and family for their swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and cabana needs. We appreciate our customers. MOTTO: Our projects are designed to reflect the love our customers have for their families. Everyone deserves to have a beautiful oasis in their back yards.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
3332 W. 7th St., Ste. 5 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.732.7665 Fort Worth • 817.441.8100 Aledo Fax 817.335.7930 fortworthcustompools@msn.com fortworthcustompools.org
Fort Worth Lighting
FOCUS: Fort Worth Lighting is a full-service showroom carrying more than 50 different manufacturers and 35,000 different residential light fixtures. Whether you are selecting lighting for a new home or just updating a room, we have the widest selection, latest styles and most competitive prices. We also have a vast inventory of mirrors and other home accents. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We are proud to be the exclusive lighting vendor for the 2010 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Remodel Dream Home. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We are most proud of the fact that we have no employee rollover. We manage our business to successfully retain our employees, who are the heart and soul of our company. PHILOSOPHY: Stay competitive, offer our customers the best selection and
value, hire a sales team with excellent customer service skills who are trained to know how to budget projects for our customers, giving them the very best value for their money. FREE ADVICE: Don’t skimp on lighting. The right lighting enhances the design of your home and creates the desired ambiance in every room, whether you want bright lighting for the kitchen or subtle lighting for the bedroom, great lighting can make a huge difference in the look and feel of a room.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 5107 California Parkway • Fort Worth, Texas 76119 817.534.8500 ftworthlighting.com
Glendarroch Homes, LLC
FOCUS: Satisfying customers in residential custom home building and remodeling. RECOGNITIONS: Top 25 builder by Fort Worth Business Press in 2008 and 2010; Best Landscaping - 2008 Kaleidoscope of Homes; Best Feature – Bar area of 2008 Kaleidoscope of Homes. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Builders, Greater Fort Worth Builder’s Association, owned and operated by TCU graduates. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Growing our company in revenue, profitability and number of employees in the midst of the slowing economy from 2008 – 2010. It is a testimony to the value that we provide our customers that while many other companies have downsized or closed down altogether, Glendarroch Homes has thrived. PHILOSOPHY: “Offering high quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service at a great value.” FREE ADVICE:
Like any other major purchase, make sure that you check references and walk through other job sites of the contractors you’re meeting with before you make a decision. There are a lot of building/remodeling companies out there, but make sure you choose one that you can trust.
BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Buying items online without checking with your builder first will almost always lead to higher costs and delays to the schedule. PICTURED: Tom Bates, Tim Bates, Kerrie Tilton, Jeremy Moore.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
9516 Camp Bowie W. Blvd, Ste. C • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.966.9751 • Fax 817.244.0722 tim.bates@glendarrochhomes.com glendarrochhomes.com
Grand Home Designs, Inc.
FOCUS: To provide our clients with superior quality and services in designing their luxury dream home. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Design Excellence Award Residential, Aug. 23, 2007; Manufacturing Excellence Award, Aug. 23, 2007.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Institute of Building Design, American Institute of Building Design, Society of Professional Building Designers. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being able to get involved in projects where we are asked to design prestigious homes for competitions such as the Kaleidoscope of Homes. PHILOSOPHY: Not a specific philosophy, more of a general concern to provide all clients with equal high quality services whether they have custom plans, remodel plans or just revisions. FREE ADVICE: If it is your first time designing a
custom home, research and find a designer and builder that you feel comfortable with. Once you’ve made a decision, lay all your ideas on the line and trust that once everything is said and done, you will have a beautiful home to admire and live in. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not getting a builder involved early enough in the process to help advise building cost. PICTURED: Dale Grandmaison, Mitch Young, Mike Morton. CONTACT INFORMATION: 9516 Camp Bowie W. • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.696.0520 • Fax 817.696.0912 info@grandhomedesigns.net grandhomedesigns.net
FOCUS: Customized hardwood flooring and refinishing - including a dustless sand and finish option; natural stone, ceramic and glass tiles; hundreds of carpeting choices including nylons, wools, sisals and custom rugs, granite countertops and customized backsplashes.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Featured in Southern Living Magazine, the Habitat for Humanity Profile Home, several of the previous Dream Homes, and recognized as a Top Abbey Carpet franchise. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Fort Worth BBB, National Wood Flooring Association, FW Chamber. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The
thousands of happy customers we have created in the last 20 years. PHILOSOPHY: “Your friends in the flooring business.” FREE ADVICE: When it comes to your home, sacrificing quality for a cheaper price will always end up costing you time and money in the end.
Omni View Window & Door
FOCUS: Providing the best fenestration products available coupled with unmatched professional services. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I think the fact that we continue to grow in a declining economy far outweighs any awards or recognitions that we have received. This is entirely attributable to the relationships that we have forged with builders, architects and homeowners. PHILOSOPHY: “Exceed Expectations.”
Always do a little more and do it with character and integrity. FREE ADVICE: It is important to me mindful of what Benjamin Franklin said about value “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Failure to understand the big
picture. Decisions about which subcontractors and suppliers to use is not only about their immediate needs, its also about future needs and services they may require. It’s very important to do business with a company that puts significant emphasis on relationships. PICTURED: Scott Huffman, Rudy Aramburu, Royce Huffman.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
9657 Camp Bowie W. • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.334.0707 • Fax 817.334.9657 shuffman@omniview.us omniview.us
Fort
Worth’s Choice Overhead Garage Door Co.
FOCUS: We offer the best selection of standard and custom designed garage doors; including carriage house doors and the latest technology in garage door openers. We also specialize in 24-hour service and repair of existing garage doors and door openers.
AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: 2004, 2005, 2007 Award of Excellence; Chamberlain Lift Master; 2008 Eagle Award Overhead Door Corporation; JB Sandlin Homes 2006 Supplier of the Year.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Better Business Bureau of Greater Fort Worth BBB Rating of A+; Fort Worth Builders Association. PHILOSOPHY: We take pride in working with builders and homeowners alike. Our garage door selection is unparalleled, and our installation and service technicians are prompt, courteous professionals who will tackle your problem anywhere, any day and any time. FREE ADVICE: Garage doors are used as
much as any other manufactured product in your home, and they take lots of wear and tear. Make sure yours is properly and professionally maintained by Overhead Door of Fort Worth! BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: People forget about the importance of buying local and making sure they have a reliable company responsible for the warranty and maintenance for their garage door. An expert garage door service technician from Overhead Door of Fort Worth can be sent to you anywhere in the Metroplex in as little as one hour.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 840 Southway Circle • Fort Worth, Texas 76115 817.921.3641 (answered 24/7) ohdfw.com
Pierce Decorative Hardware & Plumbing
FOCUS: Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners all can be assured of quality personal service and ready product availability from Pierce’s professional staff. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Certified 3-Star Toto Showroom, Authorized Franke Showroom, Authorized Rohl Showroom. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: DPHA and Forte Buying Group, as well as our affiliations with ASID, NAWIC, Salesmanship Club. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Pierce brings together the finest selection of quality hardware and plumbing products in the Southwest. Those with an eye for quality and style will find their design solutions. Whether building a new home, remodeling or just updating a room, Pierce is the place for you. Exceeding your expectations is the goal of Pierce’s professional staff, where you’ll find several decades of industry experience.
PHILOSOPHY: Our goal is to establish a relationship between our clients and our professional showroom consultants. We create a level of comfort and offer ease and satisfaction as clients make their selections for their dream home. FREE ADVICE: Let Pierce’s professional staff help you find the plumbing and hardware that would be the perfect complement for your design. PICTURED: Standing in front: Karen Visage, Sitting on the tub: Terri Paschall, Standing to the front right of the tub: Lenny Russo and Beverly Greenway, Standing to the left of the tub: Jim Wilcox, Standing to the back right of the tub: Diana Wiley and Keith Bell.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 4030 West Vickery Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.737.9090
Proscapes
Lawn and Tree Care, Inc.
FOCUS: Proscapes is a full-service landscaping company with a special emphasis on lawn and tree health. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We are recognized when our clients receive “yard of the month” in their neighborhoods and the subsequent referrals to their friends.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA), Texas Turfgrass Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Saving lawns and trees and helping clients achieve the results they desire for the beautification of their landscape. Satisfied clients are our greatest achievement. PHILOSOPHY: We treat our clients the same way we like to be treated, giving them detailed information so that they are able to make well-informed decisions. FREE ADVICE: Always seek professional assistance in the enhancement of your landscape. This is a long-term investment
that will increase property values and should not be taken lightly. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not budgeting enough for landscape, irrigation and lighting. PICTURED: Jim Noel, Lawncare Manager; Terri Loddick, Owner; Kathleen Reinhart, Landscape and Garden Designer; Carol Coulson, Office Manager; Creed Burchfield, Landscape Manager.
CONTACT INFORMATION: P.O. Box 822894 • North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
817.838.5296 • Fax 817.838.8126 817.337.3336 • Fax 817.337.3318 (new numbers effective after Sept.15, 2010). proscapesterri@gmail.com proscapes.biz
Get the Blues
Among the headliners at Bedford’s Blues and BBQ Labor Day festival is multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal, one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music.
To learn more, turn to page 174.
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Galleries
Sin EatEr, SEpt. 5-Oct. 10 >> Oil paintings by Fort Worth artist J.T. Grant features a collection of the artist’s figurative works, skyscapes, and still-lifes, juxtaposing a contemporary approach with a classical application. William Campbell Contemporary Art, 4935 Byers Ave., 817.737.9566.
Fall GallEry niGht, SEpt. 11 >> The Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association offer residents a chance to tour the city’s visual arts venues and savor Fort Worth’s unique cultural richness. fwada.com.
Sinaca StudiOS SchOOl OF GlaSS, SEpt. 11 >> Grand opening from 2 p.m.-9 p.m.,1013 W. Magnolia Ave. Event coincides with Fall Gallery Night. Demonstrations of various forms of glass art are seen throughout the day. sinacastudios.org.
daniEl BlaGG, SEpt. 11 >> A solo show featuring Blagg’s ongoing series entitled Thrashing About featuring Letters from the Boneyard. Blagg’s work includes numerous scenes of dilapidated Vegas signage and everyday urban landscapes as he documents America’s disappearing cultural landscape. Artspace111, 111 Hampton St., art@artspace111.com, 817.692.3228.
prESErvatiOn iS thE art OF thE city, SEpt. 10-25 >> Historic Fort Worth Inc.’s 8th annual art show and sale, to promote local artists and educate the public about the importance of historic preservation. Free and open to the public, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. Artists reception, preview and sale (by reservation only), Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $100. Buy tickets: tinyurl.com/HFW-ARTS. For information about the HFW member rate, 817.336.2344 x100.
Museums
OMni thEatEr, thrOuGh auGuSt >> A variety of entertaining shows are available throughout the month. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Schedule: tinyurl.com/omni-noble-sked, 817.255.9300.
lEOnardO da vinci: Man, invEntOr, GEniuS, thrOuGh SEpt. 6 >> Learn of the diverse works of a true Renaissance Man. Tickets: adult $14, children and seniors $10. Admission for museum members is free. Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
GEOrGia O’KEEFFE and thE Far Way: naturE and iMaGE, thrOuGh SEpt. 6 >> In partnership with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, N.M., the Cowgirl Museum displays an exhibition of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century and 1991 Honoree, Georgia O’Keeffe. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 817.336.4475.
cOnStructivE Spirit: aBStract art in SOuth and nOrth aMErica, 1920S –50S, thrOuGh SEpt. 5 >> Featuring approximately 80 seldom-seen paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings and films by artists across the Americas. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
anSEl adaMS: ElOquEnt liGht, thrOuGh nOv. 7 >> An exhibition of 40 landmark and lesser-known works by the renowned artist-photographer drawn from the Carter’s holdings and a private collection. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
lEOn pOlK SMith: thE taMarind lithOGraphy WOrKShOp, thrOuGh dEc. 5 >> An exhibition showcasing the works of a Native American painter considered one of the founders of “hard-edge” abstract art. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
nOBlE planEtariuM, thrOuGh auGuSt >> Learn more about astronomy through programs presented at the Noble Planetarium. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. tinyurl.com/omninoble-sked, 817.255.9300.
FiEry pOOl: thE Maya and thE Mythic SEa, thrOuGh Jan. 2 >> More than 90 works, many recently excavated and never before seen in the United States, offer exciting insights into the culture of the ancient Maya, focusing on the sea as a defining feature of the spiritual realm and the inspiration for powerful visual imagery. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
aFtEr hOurS at thE KiMBEll, SEpt. 11 >> Buster Brown Band. You’re invited to listen to great music and sip a cool cocktail in a beautiful setting of the Kimbell Art Museum. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
Star party, SEpt. 18 >> Monthly parties hosted by the Noble Planetarium staff and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society held near the Fort Worth Muse-
um of Science and History. Guests will be able to view the stars through telescopes and learn from astronomy experts. The party begins at dusk and ends at 10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. For more information, visit fwmuseum.org/starparties or call 817.255.9300.
FirSt Friday’S at thE MOdErn, auG. 6 >> Live music and cocktails from 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
MaGnOlia at thE MOdErn, SEpt. 3-5 >> Wild grass, directed by Alain Resnais, says The Village Voice, “zigzags zanily from one genre to the next: Sometimes, it’s a screwball comedy … sometimes, it’s a thriller; sometimes, it’s an old-fashioned movie romance.” 6 & 8 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
SEcOnd Saturday at thE Sid richardSOn MuSEuM, SEpt. 11 >> 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. 2 p.m. live performance by Roberta Atkins highlighting the career of cowboy artist Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
FOurth Saturday at thE Sid richardSOn MuSEuM, SEpt. 25 >> 1 p.m. guided tour of paintings by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and other late 19th century artists who shaped the public’s perception of the American West. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
Music
BEEthOvEn “EMpErOr” cOncErtO, SEpt. 10, 11 and 12 >> Subscription series. Beethoven’s beloved Fifth Piano Concerto defines musical perfection. Joining the FWSO is Di Wu, recently singled out by Musical America as a young artist to watch and a finalist and audience favorite of the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
hOt! hOt! hOt! a niGht at thE cOpa, SEpt. 17, 18 and 19 >> Subscription series. Grammy Award-winner Victor Vanacore has arranged the music for many greats, from Ray Charles to Barry Manilow. Now he brings his expertise to the podium with an all new show that sizzles from the first note! Join Maestro Vanacore, the Orchestra and fantastic dancers as they perform the Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and more. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
GlEn caMpBEll, SEpt. 25 >> Subscription series. In his celebrated career, Glen Campbell has achieved chart-top-
ping, platinum-selling pop and country success. This concert event becomes a family affair when Glen’s daughter Debby croons with him on stage. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 817.665.6000.
vErizOn thEatrE >> Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, 972.854.5111.
SEpt. 10 >> Paramore with Tegan and Sara, 6:30 p.m.
SEpt. 11 >> Margaret Cho, 8 p.m.
SEpt. 19 >> Pixies. 8:30 p.m.
SEpt. 25 >> Curious George, 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
SEpt. 26 >> Curious George, 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Billy BOB’S tExaS >> Fort Worth Stockyards, 817.624.7117.
SEpt. 3 >> Kyle Bennett Band
SEpt. 4 >> Asleep at the Wheel
SEpt. 10 >> Stoney LaRue
SEpt. 17 >> Kyle Park
SEpt. 18 >> Clay Walker
SEpt. 24 >> Aaron Watson
SEpt. 25 >> Tracy Lawrence
GrapEvinE Opry >> Grapevine, 817.481.8733.
SEpt. 4 >> Workin’ Man Blues
SEpt. 11 >> Patriot’s Day
SEpt. 18-19 >> 24th Annual Grapefest
SEpt. 24 >> Gospel Country Showcase
SEpt. 25 >> Deuces To A Full House
MaStErWOrKS cOncErt SEriES>> Northeast Tarrant County, 817.329.5566.
SEpt. 9 >> Emerald City, Old Bedford School, 2400 School Ln.
SEpt. 9 >> The Killdares, Austin Street Plaza, Corner of Oak and Austin
SEpt. 10 >> Threadneedle Street, Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Road
SEpt. 13 >> Fingerprints, Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Drive
SEpt. 16 >> Fingerprints, Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane
SEpt. 23 >> Tin Roof Tango, Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane
SEpt. 23 >> 3 Fools on 3 Stools, Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Road
SEpt. 25 >> Russ Dorsey & The Music Makers, Rosebud Park, Corner of Rosebud Lane and Pine Park Drive
SEpt. 30 >> Phil Pritchett & The Full Band, Austin Street Plaza, Corner of Oak and Austin
third thurSday Jazz SEriES >> A six-concert series featuring well-known musical acts. Aug. 19: Bruton & Price Swingmasters Quartet plays The Blue Side of Jazz 6:30 p.m., Fort Worth Central Library. 817.871.7705.
Stage/theater
circuS SalOME, SEpt. 3-SEpt. 26 >> From the play Salome by Oscar Wilde. Wilde’s notorious play is re-imagined as
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for the a lice in everyone, the Gaylord Texan’s Summerfest Wonderland Adventure offers a magical getaway. But summer’s ending — and so is this event. It runs through Sept. 6.
a strange circus wherein the Ringmaster, Herod, lusts for his spoiled stepdaughter, the aerialist, Salome. The ominous, blasphemous and erotic elements of Wilde’s original script remain intact in this circus setting, presented as a world of abusive power, gluttonous excess and sexual desire. (Due to the subject matter, this play is not recommended for children) Schedule: tinyurl.com/hip-pocket, Hip Pocket Theatre. 1950 Silver Creek Road, Fort Worth, 817.246.9775.
The Sound of MuSic, SepT. 11-19
>> When Maria proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. They find themselves falling in love, but world events take precedent as Austria comes under the control of the Nazis. Casa Mañana Theater, 817.332.2272.
Three hoTelS, SepT. 13 >> A stunning piece revolving around a 1960s American businessman and his wife who talk about his idealism, moral questionability, their marriage and their murdered
son. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Amphibian Productions. amphibianproductions.org, 817.923.3012
Bach aT leipzig: a farcical fugue, Through SepT. 18 >> Six of the finest musicians of the age gather in 1722 to audition for a coveted organist position. Nothing is sacred in a historic battle of egos and ambition. Schedule: tinyurl.com/circle-season. Circle Theatre, 817.877.3040.
The 39 STepS, Through SepT. 26 >> Four actors play more than 150 characters in this funny homage to the classic Hitchcock film, based on John Buchan’s spy novel. Stage West, stagewest.org, 817.784.9378.
The full MonT y, SepT. 17-ocT. 10 >> A Tony Award-winning musical. Six unemployed steelworkers remember their wives’ affinity for Chippendale dancers and decide to lose their clothes to make some money, finding renewed self-esteem and the value of friendship. Theatre Arlington, 817.275.7661.
BullShoT cruMMond, SepT. 10SepT. 26 >> This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism, centering around a Teutonic villain, his evil mistress and a kidnapped professor. Bullshot Crummond is called to the rescue. ONSTAGE in Bedford, onstageinbedford.com, 817.354.6444.
comedy
curTiS needS a ride coMedy Show, ongoing >> A comedy troupe made up of TCU alumni light up the Four Day Weekend stage with laughter for weekly improvisational shows. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4329.
four day weekend, friday and SaTurday, ongoing >> The popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4329.
hyena’S coMedy nighT cluB,
ongoing >> Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.
Sports
S rangerS >> Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 817.273.5100. All games start at 7:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted
SepT. 10 >> New York Yankees
SepT. 11 >> New York Yankees
SepT. 12 >> New York Yankees. 2:05 p.m.
SepT. 14 >> Detroit
SepT. 15 >> Detroit
SepT. 27 >> Seattle
SepT. 28 >>Seattle
SepT. 29 >> Seattle, 1:05 p.m.
SepT. 30 >> Los Angeles Angels
ther attractions and events
Sunday filM cluB, SepT. 5
Come and view the free films shown once a month at the Central Library. This month, Chisum, starring the legendary John Wayne as a cattle baron who must defend his peaceful territory against a band of corrupt officials intent on disrupting his way of life. This is considered by many critics to be the best of the Wayne Westerns. Forrest Tucker and Ben Johnson also star. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. Rated G; 111 minutes; 1970. Central Library, 817.871.7323.
rapevine vinTage railroad >> 817.410.3185.
or day Train, SepT. 6 >> Train departs at 1 p.m. Grapevine Cotton Belt Train Depot and returns at 6 p.m. Or hop aboard the Trinity River Run, departing the Fort Worth Stockyards Station at 3:15 p.m., returning to the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m.
grandparenTS day, SepT. 12 >> Grandparents ride free when accompanied by their grandchildren.
log caBin village >> Closed for maintenance, Aug. 23-Sept. 6. Scheduled activities give children the chance to experience 19th century frontier life through hands-on sessions that instruct kids on early food preparation methods, woodworking and weaving techniques, as well as many other skills. 817.392.5881.
SuMMerfeST 2010, Through SepT. 6 >> The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine invites you to celebrate the summer season with its annual SummerFest event, where they bring the outdoors in to feature a variety of entertainment and culinary delights. Gaylord Texan, 817.722.9444.
Bedford laBor day BlueS & BBQ feSTival, SepT. 4 – 5 >> Bring the whole family to the two-day event that features an entertaining lineup of local talent. For details, visit bedfordbluesbbq.com.
Pack this month’s issue of Fort Worth, Texas magazine on your next trip and take your picture with it in front of a landmark. Send us the picture and we’ll enter you in our contest to win a 4 day, 3 night stay for two people at the new, super-all-inclusive, 5-star rated Marival Residences and World Spa in Nuevo Vallarta, near Puerto Vallarta. The perfect destination for a fun-in-the-sun getaway.
This Weatherford restaurant is worth the trip. If the Seafood Platter appetizer doesn't get you, then the cheesecake will. To learn more, turn the page.
fwdish:now open
Into the Wild
Weatherford welcomes a fine dining establishment, and yes, Fort Worth, it is worth the drive.
After opening two former local favorites in downtown Fort Worth, Randall’s Gourmet Cheesecake and Sapore Italian, coowners Jerrett Joslin (who serves as head chef) and his partner, John Shepherd (who oversees the dining room) launched their new venture, The Wild Mushroom Steak House and Lounge, last October in Weatherford.
The earthy tones, intimate lighting and crisp white table linens automatically cue you that you have entered a distinctive steak house. But it is the breadth of the menu that you might not be expecting. Its seafood selections actually outnumber its steaks. The eclectic menu includes more “high-brow” offerings such as Duck Confit, listed just below traditional down-home fare like Chicken Fried Steak. Don’t be fooled. This is far more than just a steak house, as its name might imply.
The environment lent itself perfectly to a self-description of The Wild Mushroom: “Where Western meets Modern.” The décor was warm and rustic with its alternating exposed brick walls and rough textured plaster, complemented by ample wood accents and wooden beams ornamenting the ceilings. It wasn’t fussy or fancy — just entirely welcoming. And our party made itself right at home.
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lenge, but once inside the flesh was sweet and fresh-tasting with the salty hint of sea water. The Oysters Rockefeller were average, and while the oysters themselves were quite small, the spinach and bacon topping made up for it. The centerpiece was a horseradish laden red sauce filling a martini glass, rimmed with simple jumbo shrimp. That was just the appetizer!
While pondering our options, the perennial basket of bread arrived. The aroma was hard to ignore. The freshbaked slices tucked neatly inside and the promise of melting honey butter were enough to lead us to abandon our menus and indulge a bit before getting back to the task of choosing our meal.
Having heard tales of a famous appetizer — The Wild Mushroom Seafood Platter (for two, $43, or for four, $64), we just couldn’t resist. It arrived, as promised, on a platter (think turkey platter) with more delicacies than we could immediately identify.
A large lump crab cake was light and moist with ample breadcrumbs and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The fried oysters were crunchy outside, coated in fried chicken batter, and tender inside, served on a bed of flashfried spinach leaves. King crab legs and lobster tails provided a little chal-
I opted for the 16-ounce Buffalo Rib-eye ($35) served with asparagus spears and Yukon gold mashed potatoes and added the Wild Mushroom Risotto ($8) as a side dish. The beautifully seared and well-seasoned meat was still sizzling when it arrived. Since Buffalo is very lean and lacks the traditional marbling of beef, it was served with ample fat around the edges to give it added flavor. It was well prepared and not the least bit gamey or tough. The asparagus and mashed potatoes were good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The least memorable aspect was the risotto side dish, which I thought was a bit on the oily side and not as creamy as one might expect.
We also ordered the Big Eye Tuna entrée ($22). It was a lightly seared, sushi-grade tuna steak served over jasmine rice, allowing the full flavor of the meat to shine. It came garnished with crispy fried leeks and a combination of jalapeño and avocado slices, and small dollops of cream cheese. The creamy and spicy notes balanced one another and lent to the Southwest-
Co-owners John Shepherd and Jerrett Joslin opened The Wild Mushroom Steak House and Lounge less than a year ago.
Save the Date
Save the Date
NOVEMBER 13TH - 20TH, 2010
City of Southlake, Southlake Town Square and the Greater Southlake Women’s Society
Presented by:
Presented by:
Presented by:
COMMUNITY TREE
November 13th & Throughout the Season
November 13th & Throughout the Season
November 13th & Throughout the Season
Visit the 1st community Christmas tree in City Hall and purchase a 1st annual Southlake ornament. Personalize your ornament and see it hung on the community tree.
Visit the 1st community Christmas tree in City Hall and purchase a 1st annual Southlake ornament. Personalize your ornament and see it hung on the community tree.
TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, November 20th
Saturday, November 20th
Saturday, November 20th
Visit the 1st community Christmas tree in City Hall and purchase a 1st annual Southlake ornament. Personalize your ornament and see it hung on the community tree.
Attend the spectacular Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting in Town Square. Santa arrives with goodies for the kids!
ern feel of the dish. It provided the same flavors you would find in a Spicy Philadelphia Roll, just turned inside out.
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
November 13th - 19th
November 13th - 19th
November 13th - 19th
Visit the amazing gingerbread house display in City Hall.
Visit the amazing gingerbread house display in City Hall.
Visit the amazing gingerbread house display in City Hall.
FASHION LUNCHEON
Friday, November 19th, 11:00AM – 2:00PM Festival of Trees signature fashion show in the Southlake Hilton Town Square. Sponsored by Malouf’s. Enjoy a gourmet lunch & Christmas Bazaar featuring a fine selection of very special Christmas gifts.
Attend the spectacular Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting in Town Square. Santa arrives with goodies for the kids!
Attend the spectacular Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting in Town Square. Santa arrives with goodies for the kids!
GRAND GALA
Saturday, November 20th, 6:30PM – 11:30PM
Saturday, November 20th, 6:30PM – 11:30PM
Get your tickets early for Festival of Trees gala set among our designer themed Christmas trees.
Saturday, November 20th, 6:30PM – 11:30PM
Get your tickets early for Festival of Trees gala set among our designer themed Christmas trees.
Friday, November 19th, 11:00AM – 2:00PM Festival of Trees signature fashion show in the Southlake Hilton Town Square. Sponsored by Malouf’s. Enjoy a gourmet lunch & Christmas Bazaar featuring a fine selection of very special Christmas gifts.
Friday, November 19th, 11:00AM – 2:00PM Festival of Trees signature fashion show in the Southlake Hilton Town Square. Sponsored by Malouf’s. Enjoy a gourmet lunch & Christmas Bazaar featuring a fine selection of very special Christmas gifts.
Located in the Southlake Hilton, enjoy delectable dining, a martini bar and entertainment by The Longshots while you vote for your favorite Gingerbread House. Don’t miss the fabulous live and silent auction featuring unique experiences.
Located in the Southlake Hilton, enjoy delectable dining, a martini bar and entertainment by The Longshots while you vote for your favorite Gingerbread House. Don’t miss the fabulous live and silent auction featuring unique experiences.
Get your tickets early for Festival of Trees gala set among our designer themed Christmas trees. Located in the Southlake Hilton, enjoy delectable dining, a martini bar and entertainment by The Longshots while you vote for your favorite Gingerbread House. Don’t miss the fabulous live and silent auction featuring unique experiences.
Be a sponsor, become part of tradition.
For tickets, schedules, sponsorship opportunities and information visit www.SouthlakeFestivalofTrees.com
A side of Mac and Cheese with jalapeño and alder wood smoked bacon ($8) was a worthy addition. It seems most hip restaurants have added some tricked-out variation of this common comfort food to their menus as of late, but this is by far my favorite, with the rich, smoky bacon and slight kick of the jalapeños.
For tickets, schedules, sponsorship opportunities and information visit www.SouthlakeFestivalofTrees.com
For tickets, schedules, sponsorship opportunities and information visit www.SouthlakeFestivalofTrees.com
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While The Wild Mushroom never prints a dessert menu since it is always changing, it is best known for the many varieties of cheesecake. But as soon as we heard the words Crème Brule ($6) mentioned, there was no debate. We were impressed with its unique eggy consistency and thick burnt sugar shell. I mean nothing is better than a good Crème Brule, or so we thought …
When we visited, it was the height of the Parker County Peach season, so we felt compelled to order the peach cheesecake ($6). No attempt was made to dress up the plate. No garnishes, sauces or dustings whatsoever, just a slice of the most interesting cheesecake we’ve ever seen. Even the back edge and graham cracker crust appeared drippingly moist.
Once we finished thoroughly studying our prey, we all positioned a fork and took our first bite in unison. After being struck momentarily mute, we all agreed that this was, far and away, the BEST cheesecake we had ever tasted! The texture was light and fluffy.
Our server, as well as the management, was friendly, attentive and eager to please, intent on providing their guests with a quality experience. Just don’t forget to save room for dessert.
October 8, 2010
Fête du Vin Committee Members
Left: Jeff Davis
Middle: Dwight Cumming, Chair
Right: Harry Bartel
on dining and wining at local mainstays » by alison
Rich
The Sweet Luv’Us Hummus Wrap is a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds with a layer of baked sweet potato, a layer of hummus, broccoli, cucumber, avocado, salad greens and spicy walnuts.
Give It a Whirl
There’s plenty to plant on everyone’s plate — diehard carnivores included — at this popular vegan hotspot.
Used to, the idea of a meatless meal in Cowtown seemed like a contradiction in terms. How a person could crave a platter piled high with plant-based fare was anyone’s guess. But since it started serving up vegan noshes just a few short years ago, Spiral Diner & Bakery has set taste buds spinning —and hungry tongues wagging — in a whole new direction.
Aptly sited in the heart of the hospital district, this health-conscious haunt dishes up lunch and dinner on every day but Monday (to give its waitstaff a “day of rest”). Sundays launch with the über-popular brunch, which includes freshsqueezed OJ and fluffy stacks of all-you-can-eat pancakes.
Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday, 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.332.8834, spiraldiner.com $–$$
From tasty sandwiches and burgers, to wraps, blueplate specials and to-die-for desserts that will have even the most persnickety sweet tooths swooning in their seats, this laid-back locale boasts a menu brimming with choices … and scrumptious ones at that.
Made of organic ingredients, all items are 100 percent vegan — translation: no meat, milk, eggs, honey, etc. — and, therefore, naturally cholesterol free. The happy clatter from the adjacent kitchen (not to mention the wafting aromas permeating the dining room) is living proof that Spiral’s chefs make all the delectables in-house from scratch.
We arrived on a weekday evening, parking conveniently behind the building, which overlooks Magnolia Avenue and its hip mix of shops and eateries. Cool blue walls, retro fixtures and a vintage tin ceiling complement the funky décor, which includes an unfussy mix of framed photos and colorful wall prints. And the clientele was as varied as the menu: from the buttoned-up and bespectacled to the pierced and tattooed and from singles, couples and families with tots in tow.
Our waiter, a slip of a guy dressed casually in shorts and a tee, greeted us immediately. When we requested recommendations, he pointed out particulars with obliging enthusiasm. At his suggestion, we began with a small bowl of hummus ($4.95). Drizzled with olive oil and dusted with paprika, it was a pleasantly textured concoction with just the right hint of garlic. We sopped it up with standard-issue corn torti-
llas. Another appetizer standout, the Chipotle Tofu Quesadilla ($8.95) was ooey-gooey faux cheese goodness and chunks of tofu encased in a toasty tortilla and surrounded by dollops of fresh guacamole, jalapeños and mock sour cream.
The main-course decision was a difficult one, but we finally opted for the Chopped BBQ San’ich ($8.50). Thinly sliced and nested assertively amid a mélange of pickles and onions, sweet and smoky seitan (a meat substitute made of wheat gluten) tasted astonishingly like the real deal. Juicy orange slices were a refreshing sidekick to this nourishing nosh.
Much to our delight, we also tried the Sweet Luv’Us Hummus Wrap ($7.50), an artfully prepared creation that looks (almost!) too pretty to eat. Overstuffed with colorful layers of sweet potato, hummus, broccoli, cucumber, avocado, greens, spicy walnut and tahini dressing and swaddled in a flour tortilla, it truly was love at first bite. Apple slices on the side ratcheted up the crunch factor and rounded out a most satisfying supper.
A trip to Spiral, though, would be incomplete without a trip to the dessert case. On our visit, the immaculate confections we sampled included brownies ($2.25) — hefty squares of chewy, chocolatey bliss — and thick slices of Neopolitan Cake ($5.50). Rapture on a plate, it featured dense layers of vanilla and chocolate coated with rich icing. Moist and sweet but not cloying, the dessert was a decadent ending to an incomparable twist on the everyday that surely will have us spiraling back for more.
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The most sought-after restaurant listing to navigate the area's growing dining scene.
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the listings section is a readers service compiled by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for the listings. Listings are updated regularly. To correct a listing or request a restaurant be considered for the list, contact Paul K. Harral at pharral@fwtexas.com.
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BlACkFinn restAurAnt & sAloon » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. When you come to BlackFinn, prepare to eat great food in a fun environment. With a flat-panel TV at every booth, can you say game day?
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BJ’s restAurAnt And Brewhouse » 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. What started as a Chicago-style pizzeria in California is now a national chain that boasts everything on the menu tastes better with a BJ’s beer. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D
CheF Point CAFe » 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. Eat gourmet in a gas station! Located inside a Conoco station, don’t expect white tablecloths in this cafe, whose motto is “Fill’er-up outside, fill’er-up inside.” This unique restaurant features everything from delicious burgers to stuffed steaks and lamb chops. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$ L D dAve & Busters » 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. Dave & Buster's is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and fun house because it serves a variety of classic bar and grill food, along with with many video games. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
gArden CottAge teA rooM » 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Gallery in North Richland Hills. This graceful tea room has been serving tremendously light fare and decadent desserts: banana caramel pie, caramel pecan cheesecake and chewy butter cake, just to name a few — made from scratch — since 1985. This charming lunch or meeting spot, which is also available for special events, is the perfect place to grab a light lunch or enjoy a cup of tea. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ L (
houlihAn’s » 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. Look no further for your favorite American dishes as well as 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
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And Brewery » 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. Visit Humperdink's after a fun-filled day at Six Flags or to watch a big game. Guests can enjoy the many flat-screen TVs while enjoying sports bar and grill cuisine. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
MAC’s BAr & grill » 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. The cuisine in this Chicago-style restaurant ranges from Southwestern to Cajun to American grill. Dishes include prime rib, shrimp or crawfish étouffée and even chicken-fried steak. Mac’s maintains an upscale, casual atmosphere with white tablecloths, tulip lights, dark wood walls and candlelight. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ L D (
MArket street » 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. Good meals to eat in or take home. Good choices of breakfast, salads, pizzas and Tex-Mex. Don’t forget the cobbler. 6am-10pm daily. $
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no Frills grill » 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining fun at all hours at this local sports bar. 11am2am daily. $ L D(✹
olenJACk’s grille » 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. Chef Brian Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there’s something for everyone. Try the chicken-fried steak, so big you’ll have leftovers for days. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D (✹
rose gArden teArooM » 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ L (
the sAnFord house » 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. The comfortable Victorian-style inn just north of downtown offers exquisite dining. Reservations requested. Breakfast Hours 8am-9:30am Mon.-Sat.; 8am-11am Sun. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. Dinner Hours 6pm9pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ B L D (✹ T
southern reCiPes grill » 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. A restaurant that offers up great atmosphere and a choice of chicken, seafood or steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ L D( ✹
ventAnA grille » 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. Located inside the clubhouse at Tierre Verde Golf Club. Serves all meals, but a great pick for an evening out! 6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ 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.
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Buttons » 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Fort Worth featuring Keith Hicks’ signature upscale southern-chic cuisine paired with old school music and a vibrant atmosphere. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ L D (
ChArleston’s » 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. You can get as casual as coaching shorts, though we’d suggest one think better of it. There’s nothing casual, though, about the hickory-grilled pork, Idaho rainbow trout and classic baby back ribs. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
Cowtown diner » 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. Hearty and familiar food, and no one ever leaves hungry unless it is by choice. Weekend hours are making this retro-diner with a Western flair a latenight favorite. 7 am-9pm, Sun.-Tues.; 7 am-10pm Wed.-Thu.; 7am-2am, Fri.-Sat.
$$-$$$ B L D ( the Covey restAurAnt And Brewery » 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.731.7933. Offering a combination of styles, one side of this fine dining establishment is a comfortable brew pub with its own on-site brewmaster, and the other side is a classic restaurant serving creative cuisine and fine wines. 11am11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.
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Curly’s CustArd » 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. Cool down with a fresh frozen custard or try a milkshake—35 flavors to choose from! Enjoy on outdoor benches or drive thru. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
dixie house CAFe » 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd.,
817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. This family-operated restaurant is known for its chicken-fried steak and homemade rolls. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ B L ( drew’s PlACe » 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. A westside favorite for good home cooking. Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ L D ( ellerBe’s Fine Foods » 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Seasonal menu concentrating on a farmto-table concept in a converted 1920s gas station. Also available, an assortment of wine, cheese, jellies, oils and pre-made meals. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ L D (
Fred’s texAs CAFe » 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and gravy. The outdoor patio only adds to the attraction of the fun café. 10:30ammidnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ L D ✹ gAllery Art CAFe » 609 S. Jennings Ave., 817.335.4646. The menu features American/Southwestern favorites, and the food is worth coming back for. 7am3pm Mon.-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat. & Sun.; 5pm-10pm Thur. & Sun.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat $ B L D
luCile’s stAteside Bistro » 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. Where do we start—with tableside bananas foster for an entrée or fried green tomatoes with an incredible lobster bisque for dessert? Grazing and drinking in any order are popular sports at this favorite westside bistro. Lucile’s has brunch Sat. and Sun. and 40, yes, 40 great martinis. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am-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 nofrills 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.
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OL’ SOUTH PANCAKE HOUSE » 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the party. Open 24 hours. $ B L D (
PARIS COFFEE SHOP » 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ B L (
PARK HILL CAFE » 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. With a weekend menu that changes on a weekly basis, you can’t go wrong at this quaint cafe. On the regular weekly menu, try the Smoked Turkey Park Hill sandwich - smoked turkey, cranberry relish, coleslaw and spicy mustard on toast. Serves fabulous American cuisine in the evenings and a scrumptious Sunday Brunch. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ L D
POP’S SAFARI ROOM » 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms. Specializing in wild game, entreés feature beef tenderloin, crab cakes and more. 9am10:30pm Mon.; 9am-11pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ L D ( ✹
RISE & SHINE » 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. Breakfast served all day, featuring 54 varieties of omelets and other goodies. The lunch menu is pretty tasty, too. 6am-2pm daily. $ B L (
SECRET GARDEN TEAROOM » 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. Indeed a secret garden, the tearoom is nestled among 40 separate “shops” inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, which offers a unique casual dining experience. The menu features light sandwiches and a variety of salads, soups and quiche. And as the name implies, they carry a wide range of teas (might we suggest the apricot-mango?). 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ L ( SNOOKIE’S » 2755 S. Hulen St., 817.207.0788. The menu at first seems typical of casual American cuisine until you hit Ostrich burger. If that doesn’t appeal, however, stick with cheese fries or any of the other five burgers. A fully stocked bar offers eight beers on tap— including Dos Equis Lager and Black and Tans—and four TVs to watch the big games. 11am-2am daily. $ L D ✹
TEXAS GRILL » 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. This casual 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 chickenfried steak topped with spicy queso. A dozen bottled beers are available, including Texas favorites Shiner and Lone Star. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM » 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.;
12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ L (
VIDALIA’S AT THE WORTHINGTON » 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. With dishes ranging from fried green tomatoes to smothered pork chops, the cuisine at Vidalia’s is unequivocally Southern. Using such regional products as beef from Grandview and grits from Waco, Vidalia’s homestyle take on upscale cuisine is infused with a true taste of the South. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 6am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ B L D T ( WESTSIDE CAFÉ » 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. Enjoy Southern cooking served with Southern hospitality. The breakfasts are huge, the lunches are so good, and both will leave you needing/wanting a good Southernstyle nap. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D
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MARCUS » 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. A delightful dining adventure for lunch with excellent service. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$ L ( KELLER/LAKE COUNTRy
CIT y HALL RESTAURANT AT ARTHOUSE » 201 Town Center, 817.741.2433. A sophisticated and fresh take on American cuisine, working in conjunction with the Keller Farmers Market to provide fresh and quality food. Closed Mon.; 11:30am-10pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11:30am-midnight, Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am10pm, Sun. $-$$ L D (
HARbOR ONE » 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ L D ( ROANOKE
bAbE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE » 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. A tradition among locals, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House offers Southern fried chicken, green beans, cream corn and salad with a sweet vinaigrette served family-style. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D
CLASSIC CAFE » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ L D ( ✹
DOVE CREEK CAFÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L D
PRAIRIE HOUSE RESTAURANT » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texasstyle eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. Try the buffalo burger or the chicken-fried ribeye for a treat. With unique decor and a different theme at every booth, the atmosphere is as entertaining to the senses as the fare. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( SOUTHLAKE
CAFÉ EXPRESS » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The Mercedes-
Benz of fast food eateries” because of their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. Start with a large, chic salad, such as nicoise, shrimp & avocado and couscous, or indulge in the pasta amoré, which certainly lives up to its to-die-for name. Wine, beer, cappuccino and espresso are all available. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 7am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ B L D ✹
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORy » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory has been serving up something for everyone. From soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes, the servings are always generous, and the desserts are always decadent. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ L D ✹
WILDWOOD GRILL » 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Southern classics plus Southwestern, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Many of the dishes feature the wood-burning grill and pizza oven, creating a lovely smell throughout the restaurant. Gluten free. 11am-11pm daily.
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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. $-$$ L D (
FIRE OAK GRILL » 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Savor the taste of a delicious steak cooked to perfection or let your taste buds devour the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Now with a full bar, the Fire Oak Grill is sure to leave you satisfied! Lunch: 11:30am2:30pm Friday Only; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$-$$$ D (
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GENGHIS GRILL » 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Customize your own bowl of Asian stir-fry with Genghis Grill's wide variety of meats, spices and sauces. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PEI WEI » 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687 L D ✹. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545 L D Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am9:15pm 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.; 11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$
SUKHOTHAI » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. No MSG is found in the cooking here. Try the chicken satay or the steamed spring rolls. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ L D (
TASTE OF THAI » 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up fresh dishes daily. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ L D ( TU DO RESTAURANT » 2410 E. Arkansas Ln. #356, Arlington, 817.277.8836. Offering an inventive menu, Tu Do serves Vietnamese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 4pm-midnight Mon.Thur.; 4pm-2am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-1am Sun. $ D
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THAI jASMINE » 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. This wonderful Thai restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai one could ask for. Serves wine and beer. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
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ASIA bOWL & GRILL » 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. Fresh ingredients combined with complex flavors make this a fabulous dining experience. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
EDOHANA HIbACHI SUSHI » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002 L D (. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
This small, yet visually appealing, restaurant is full of surprises. Owner Hui Chuan Logan will not only remember your face, but maybe even what you ordered. With a wide variety of tapas and sushi, you are bound to find something that sounds appealing. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹
jAPANESE PALACE » 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. Japanese décor and dark wood paneling transport you to Asia, as the hibachi chefs slice and dice your entrée right before your eyes. Sit at a cooking table, traditional American tables or try sitting authentically on the floor. Often busy, but reservations are not required. 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ D
My LAN » 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. This Vietnamese restaurant serves multiple rice dishes with vegetables, meat and seafood, and there are more than 100 items on the menu. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ L D
PEI WEI » 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 L D. Other
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locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950 L D ✹. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ P.F. CHANG’S » 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
PHO LITTLE SAIGON » 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at low prices is served up in a friendly atmosphere. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $ L D PHO QuE HuONG » multiple locations, phoquehuong.com. You'll find a varied selection of delicious Vietnamese cuisine at incredibly affordable prices. 11am10pm daily. $ L D
PHu LAM » 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. The fare is updated and includes new choices in Vietnamese and Chinese food. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$ L D
PIRANHA’S KILLER SuSHI » 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$ L D T (
SONNy’S DINER » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 3pm-7pm Happy Hour daily. $ L D ( ✹
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RESTAuRANT » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100 L D ( ✹. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331 L D ( ✹. Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$
SuSHI yOKO » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. This new sushi restaurant offers their own version of the Ahi tuna tower—the DFW Tower. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
SZECHuAN » 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. Other location: 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. This Chinese favorite counts on highquality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. Enjoy the fresh and flavorful dishes in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. 11am-9:30pm Sun.Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D ( THAI TINA’S » 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm8pm Sun. $$ L D
TOK yO CAFE » 5121 Pershing Ave.,
817.737.8568. This Camp Bowie hideaway delivers great sushi at reasonable prices. Please come casual. 11am-10pm Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹
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EDOHANA HIBACHI SuSHI » 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Tableside 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. $$ L D (
LAvA 10 » 401 E. State Hwy. 114, 817.329.5282. With more than 40 different types of sushi as well as other traditional Asian favorites, Lava 10 is bound to have what you want. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D
P.F. CHANG’S » 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found all across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am-11pm daily. $$ L D (
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SWEET BASIL THAI CuISINE » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up high-end dishes without the high-end price. Delicious curries and soups are their trademark. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
MANSFIELD
SAKE HIBACHI SuSHI AND BAR >> 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. Both food and a show as diners may watch the chefs prepare authentic Japanese cuisine. Traditional sushi and sashimi offerings as well as Asian-influenced entrees. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 1pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm, Sun. $-$$ L D
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EDEN BISTRO » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028. This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
KOBEyA JAPANESE HIBACHI & SuSHI » 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Hungry for food and entertainment? Then Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi is the right place. Delicious food, wonderful service and Hibachi chefs to keep you smiling and amused. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri; 12pm-3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D (
PEI WEI » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
THAI CHILI » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. They serve up beauti-
fully prepared food that you can’t help but savor as it goes down. They also cater, so if you can’t join them, they’ll bring the party to you. 11am-10pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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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 Texasstyle barbecue in Arlington. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $ L D
RED HOT AND BLuE » 1350 E. Copeland Rd., 817.795.7427. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D
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ANGELO’S » 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. A big bear right inside the door invites you to big beers on the tables. But the big draw is the brisket, hickory-smoked out in back of this uncontrived institution that also serves chicken. No credit cards, but checks are welcome, and there’s an ATM in the building. 11am10pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
COOPER'S OLD TIME PIT BAR-B-QuE » 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. It's all about the meat at Cooper's. Guests can enjoy their barbecue in the large dining area or on the indoor/outdoor patio overlooking the Fort Worth skyline. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $ L D ✹
COuSIN’S PIT BARBECuE » 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511 L D ( Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999 L D (✹. Brisket, ribs, chicken and homemade sausage are the staples, along with cobblers and delicious cakes. A 21-year family-run business, Cousin’s has opened up a third location in Keller as a drive-thru/take-out hot spot. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
DICKEy’S BARBECuE PIT » 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813 L D ✹. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 L D. 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027 L D. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $
RAILHEAD SMOKEHOuSE » 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. It sometimes gets so crowded you have to use the satellite parking lot across the street. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
RED HOT AND BLuE » 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 L D. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333 L D. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork
is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am-9pm Sun.Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$
RISCK y’S » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800 L D ( ✹. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹. A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. All of their meat is hand-trimmed, rubbed with “Riscky dust” and then naturally smoked for hours in wood-burning pits. The historic Stockyards location offers a spacious patio that is the perfect place to sit back and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
SMOKIES BBQ » 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. Smokies has been serving fine barbecue and smoked meats in a family-friendly environment for 30 years. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $ L D ✹
THE SMOKE PIT » 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. This barbecue joint has various types of smoked meats and is great for dine-in or to have cater your next party. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ L D ( TRAILBOSS BuRGERS » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ✹
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DICKEy’S BARBECuE PIT » 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dinein, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D
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TEXAS DE BRAZIL » 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. The meat never stops coming as waiters dressed as gauchos go table to table offering it on swords. Between the all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of 14 meats, you’ll need to be wheeled out of this upscale restaurant. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
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BOI NA BRAZA » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ L D
burgers & sandwiches
ARLINGTON
AL’S HAMBuRGER’S » 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. The place is an institution in north Arlington. The burger joint serves up delicious hamburgers and
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other good fast food. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D (
CHAPPS » 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
old town HAmburgerS » 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. A burger and fries treat that is an excellent hot spot for lunch and a quick dinner. 11am-9pm Daily. $ L D
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CHAPPS » 6219 Oakmont Blvd., 817.263.5172. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
dutCH’S » 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
tHe greAt outdoorS » 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. Try one of three gourmet breakfast subs filled with choices of eggs, ham, pastrami, cheddar, Swiss or cream cheeses. Lunch subs abound, topped with the usual meats and served on fresh preservative-free sub rolls. Great stop on a summer day after the park or the museums. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ B L D
KInCAId’S » 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881 L D (. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 L D (. There are those who will swear this is the best burger in the country, and the lunchtime line of parked cars that stretches two to four blocks in every direction of this old grocery store is a testament to both the legend and the taste. Enjoy at picnic tables inside or at stand-up counters. Frills would seem unnecessary. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $
tHe love SHACK » 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. Tim Love’s latest concept is far removed from his fine dining restaurants, but the food’s just as good. Try the love burger, it’s one of Tim’s favorites. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thur.; 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
m & o StAtIon grIll » 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. Located inside Leonard's Department Store Museum, this nostalgic diner features award-winning burgers. Try the Bleu Cow, stuffed with bleu cheese and bacon. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ L D
PAPPA’S burgerS » 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. From the same
group that brought Pappadeaux and Pappa’s Steaks, Pappa’s Burgers is the newest addition to the family. Try the blue cheese burger. You won’t be disappointed. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
tHe Pour HouSe SPortS grIll » 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. The Pour House offers a little bit of everything from sports bar munchies to steaks, which can be washed down with one of 25 bottled beers. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D (
PurPle Cow dIner » 4601 W. Freeway, 817.737.7177. The Cow has standard burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes with all that finger-lickin' junk kids like to track all over the table. Yes, playing with the condiments is OK. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D
tommY’S HAmburgerS » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D ( Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D (. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹. Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $
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joHnnY b’S burgerS & SHAKeS » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D
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ArlIngton
CAFÉ At dAIredS » 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. Serving lunch in a casual, energetic setting, The Café at Daireds offers a variety of upscale entrées, salads and homemade soups. The Café treats with gourmet three-course prix fixe menu that changes weekly and a fully stocked bar. 12pm6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ 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.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D T ( delis
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ArlIngton red oven » Bowen & Park Row, 817.274.1423. This French bakery prepares fresh artisan breads daily. Best known for their wonderful Red Velvet, Black Forest and Italian Cream cakes. 8:30am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 8:30am-5pm Sat. $$
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ArtISAn bAKIng ComPAnY » 4900
White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. Now the award-winning breads and scones from the bakers of Cowtown Farmers Market can be purchased at Fort Worth’s only independent artisan baker. Locally made sourdough, focaccia, multi-grain, cinnamon, roasted garlic, and breakfast bread, as well as scones and abundant sweets, are now year-round purchases. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ B bAKer broS. AmerICAn delI » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
bluebonnet bAKerY » 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. Consistently chosen as one of the city’s finest bakeries, while their lunch crowd continues to grow. Try a homemade petit four, and you will quickly become a regular. 7am6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ B L
CArSHon’S delICAteSSen » 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. Open since 1928, so you know they’re doing something right. Choose from their big specialty sandwiches, such as the Rebecca, Rachel or Ruthie, homemade soups and chili and homemade pies, including chocolate, butterscotch or pecan. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L
tHe CuPCAKe CottAge » 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. This bakery is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. Five different flavored cupcakes every day. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.-Sat. $
eSPerAnZA’S meXICAn CAFÉ & bAKerY » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D ( The Lancarte family has yet another hit with this cafe and bakery, where a fabulous brunch, traditional Mexican dishes and fresh-baked pastries are the norm. Breakfast is served all day on weekends. 6:30am-7pm daily. $
j. rAe'S » 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. "Not all cheesecakes are created equal" boasts J. Rae's. This new dessert bakery offers delicious cupcakes, distinctive cookies and a variety of cheesecakes. 9 am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ jASon'S delI » jasonsdeli.com. From sandwiches to salads, Jason's Deli offers healthy, fresh and even organic foods in a relaxed environment. Hours vary.
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KolACHe SHoPPe » 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. Be sure to visit this longtime purveyor of delicious kolaches, muffins, fritters and more. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ B
mCKInleY’S FIne bAKerY & CAFe » 1612 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. This cafe is a great place for friends to meet and catch up on old times. Our bakery is made from scratch right here in-house. We use 100% real butter and never bake from mixes or add preservatives. Try the pecan-crusted chicken salad. 8am6:30pm 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 Snoot Y PIg » 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077 B L D Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064 B L D ✹. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2pm Sat. & Sun. $
SublIme bAKerY » Country Day Plaza, 5512 Bellaire Dr., 817.570.9630. Among her other delicacies, Catherine Ruehle’s scones, cheesecakes and cupcakes are indeed sublime. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $-$$ B
Sweet SAmmIeS » 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. Specializing in signature treats, Sweet Sammies makes cookies from scratch daily. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 10am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $
SwISS PAStrY SHoP » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a traditional breakfast, as well as lunch. And they are rumored to have the best German sausages in town. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ B L
YoFe CAFe » 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. Healthy grab and go sandwiches and salads are perfect for the diner on the go. They also offer fresh yogurt parfaits, smoothies and frozen yogurts all made with fresh ingredients. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D
YogI’S bAgel CAFe » 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. The best bagels in Fort Worth come from this eclectic eatery that hosts a killer breakfast. Later in the day, choose from a truckload of salads with a cup of the house specialty, borscht. Come ready to stand in line on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹
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mAIn Street breAd bAKIng ComPAnY » 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. Located in historic downtown Grapevine, Main Street Bread Baking Company offers quality baked goods, including fresh breads and decadent cakes and desserts. With offerings like Grand Marnier cake, an orange liqueur cake filled with a light orange cream and garnished with whipped Italian butter cream, it’s easy to see why this cafe and bakery has become a favorite among locals. 6:30am6:30pm daily. $ B L D
tHe Snoot Y PIg » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
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bAKer broS. AmerICAn delI » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
elegAnt CAKerY » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes
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to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.Sat. $-$$
WEINBURGER’S DELI » 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574 B L D ✹ Weinburger’s Deli specializes in quality meats and cheeses. They also offer a variety of fresh salads. 8:30am7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
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BoUDREAUx CAjUN KItChEN» 4000 Bagpiper Way, 817.557.3700. The Boudreaux Cajun Kitchen serves overthe-counter delicious Cajun cuisine in a fun atmosphere with lively Cajun music. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D ✹
MY MARtINI WINE & BIStRo » 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.461.4424. The incredible tapas menu is almost as tempting as the drink list, which includes the signature Brady martini, made with pickle brine and a dill pickle spear. 3:30pm-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 3:30pm-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
thE MELtING Pot » 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. Experience attentive service, fine wines, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces and your favorite chocolate fondue. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ D (
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WINE DoWN » 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. This bistro, located in “Old Town” Burleson, was inspired by hill country wine bars. The relaxed atmosphere allows food and wine enthusiasts to “wine down” from their hectic day with wine, beer and artisan cheeses in the evenings. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ L D
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8.0 REStAURANt & BAR » 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. The Jell-O shot pioneer of the 1980s is still a cool drinking spot, where martinis now rule. 8.0 continues to feed eclectic tastes from a full menu, and the dinner hour lasts late for theater-goers. This art bar offers great jazz and blues under the stars on the patio, which seats 350. Every wall is handpainted by local artists. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am-1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
CAFÉ MoDERN » 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. The Modern Art Museum features a restaurant with grilled salmon and melted citrus butter, beautiful desserts and a Sunday brunch that is a must. Reservations are recommended for parties of five or more. Lunch: 11am2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ L ( ✹
KIMBELL ARt MUSEUM » 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Unlike the works here at one of the nation’s primo art museums, the menu changes every day in the kitchen, where the staff turns out creatively crafted sandwiches, salads and soups, including a killer gazpacho. Matisse sculptures give
an aristocratic flair; Friday night dinner features live music. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$ L ( ✹
LILI’S BIStRo » 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lili's offers unpretentious global cuisine. Enjoy the Gorgonzola fries, innovative comfort food and championship burgers. Delicious! Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
SPIRAL DINER » 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. At this 100 percent vegan and mostly organic restaurant, you can find nearly anything you could desire on the menu. Fresh-tasting and affordable, don’t forget about their wide variety of juices and smoothies. 11am-10pm Tue.Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
zAMBRANo WINE CELLAR » 910
Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. With a menu featuring more than 200 wines, this wine bar should be a priority for all wine lovers. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$ 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.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm10:30pm 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. $$ L D (
ChADRA MEzzA & GRILL » 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. Creative dishes featuring spicy Lebanese food and homemade Italian. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am-10pm Wed.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹ hEDARY’S » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. Tucked into a shopping center just off the road, Fort Worth’s other Lebanese eatery includes the best hummus we ever put a lip to. Enjoy the Frarej chicken, baked with potatoes and tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹ KING tUt » 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. The Middle East meets the Mediterranean to bring us an alternative Egyptian restaurant. Try one of many healthy dishes including falafels, hummus
and tabbouleh. Prices suggest that attire is formal, but the atmosphere mandates a casual look. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ L D ( MAhARAjA » 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. This restaurant has a large menu offering many different Indian dishes, such as Chicken Makahani. The breads with curries are especially good. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( french
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CAChAREL » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the finest in the county. The three-course fixed price dinner runs a happy gamut between lobster and ostrich, or have a steak cut to order. The place is peaceful and elegant, high above Six Flags with a great view. You won’t get off cheaply, but you won’t be disappointed. 11:30am2pm & 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.; 6:30am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
SAINt-EMILIoN » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Well-concocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D ( ✹
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EDELWEISS » 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. A German food anchor in West Fort Worth for 32 years. Family operated with emphasis on fun and food, Edelweiss offers Bavarian charm and substantial fare. Dance to a live German band, complete with ritual chicken dance. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ D ( GREENWooD’S » 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. A great place to venture out and try some traditional German cuisine. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thur. &
Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.Sat.$$ L D (
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CAFÉ MEDI » 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. This authentic Greek restaurant offers only the freshest of homemade recipes, including Greek salad, gyros and tasty hummus and flatbread. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( GREEK hoUSE » 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. Gyros, souvlaki and more in a counter-pickup eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. Food is fresh, well-prepared and promptly presented for customer pickup. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
jAzz CAFÉ » 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. Funky, laid-back service and atmosphere with dependable TexGreek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L italian
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BIRRAPoREttI’S » 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Birraporetti’s is a perfect spot for an elegant meal. Offering pastries, breads and fine Italian food, this restaurant features live jazz and a special brunch menu served from 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ 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 threepepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ LA BIStRo » 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. Enjoyable menu with excellent pastas and other traditional menu items, including seafood. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ MoNI'S » 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. Head to Moni's for its family friendly environment and for reasonably priced Italian cuisine. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; $$ L D ( ✹ NIzzA PIzzA » 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. This innovative family pizza place has customers lining up around the block. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹ PALIo’S PIzzA CAFÉ » 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. This pizza café offers interesting and high-end pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹ PICCoLo MoNDo » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the stripcenter dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
PRESPA'S » 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. The ambiance at Prespa's attracts couples, families and
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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. $$ L D ( ✹ Reflections of bella vita » 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Located in the Admiral Hotel, guests can enjoy an elegant ambiance and a mouth-watering Italian menu. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $ B L D (
RUGGeRi’s RistoRante » 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. A sweeping menu that offers a full choice of Italian favorites and more. You’ll find what you want, from chicken to beef to pasta. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
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bella italia West » 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. The most wild game this side of Fossil Rim. This dimly lit set of nooks and rooms is a great romantic setting, but it’s also suitable for high-powered business or low-key gatherings of friends. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
cafÉ bella » 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. The café is a busy place and known for its pizza, lasagna, salad and cheese bread. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
feRRÉ RistoRante baR » 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. This new Tuscan-Italian eatery offers a range of dishes. For more traditional, try the Spaghettini Pomodoro, or for a heartier appetite, try the Agnello al Forno, a seared lamb loin dish. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D T ( ✹
foRtUna » 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. This little Italian restaurant is a favorite among Fort Worthians. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (
italian inn RiDGlea » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. Chic and classic menu offers veal, chicken, seafood and pasta. Get ready for attentive service in a vintage underground nightclub setting, complete with singing waiters. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ D (
la PiaZZa » 1600 S. University Dr., #601, 817.334.0000. Upscale Italian cuisine in University Park Village Shopping Center. Dress nicely to visit this lovely (and pricey) Italian spot ... the experience is worth it. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
MaMa’s PiZZa » 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA This Fort Worth staple has been serving up great pizza in Fort Worth since 1968. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $ L D (
MancUso’s » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare.
Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. Lunch:10:30am1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D (
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KitcHen » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
MelloW MUsHRooM » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 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 ✹
PatRiZio PiZZa, Pasta anD vino » 2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003. The décor will wow you, but the food is the real reason to visit this elegant Italian restaurant. 11am-10pm, Sun.-Mon.; 11am-11pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11 am-midnight, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (
Piola » 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. Nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, this cozy bistro serves up true comfort food in the form of authentic Italian cuisine. For a treat, make reservations to dine on the patio. 11am2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ L D (✹
PiZZeRia Uno cHicaGo GRill » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D
RUffino’s italian RestaURant » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its chicken, beef and pasta. Voted best in town by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ L D ( taveRna RisotteRia » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yellowfin tuna. The bar offers beer and wine, and the bottomless mimosas are divine. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( GRaPevine /soUtHlaKe/ colleYville
bRio tUscan GRill » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether
you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you covered. High-quality steak and house-made pastas are cooked in an authentic Italian wood oven to give you the taste of Italy. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹ bUca Di bePPo » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am-10pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( feRRaRi’s italian villa » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D Ravioli » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
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GloRia’s » Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. L D ✹. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800 L D T ✹. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981 L D ✹ Gloria’s offers an alternative to Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of Salvadoran flavor. Favorites include the seafood soup, ceviche and grilled pork. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$
YUcatan taco stanD » 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. With potent margaritas and Latin inspired dishes, Yucatan Taco Stand offers casual dining surrounded by warm colors with both indoor and outdoor seating. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$ L D ✹
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saPRisti! » 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. Relaxed, elegant dining that features a European flair. Items include mussels and tapas, and you’ll also find risotto, duck and braised lamb shank. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ D ( scaMPi’s MeDiteRRanean cafe » 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. Italian and Greek cuisine in a setting recently redecorated for romance. Counter service at lunch and full table service in the evening. BYOB. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( teRRa MeDiteRRanean GRill » 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. A unique indoor/outdoor bar and perhaps the best hummus
around. Classic Mediterranean dishes such as gyros and moussaka. 11am2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-9pm, Sun. $-$$ L D (
tHe vaUlt » 525 Taylor St., 817.348.9828. Sample sumptuos Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful wines in a warm, European-inspired setting. Underground Lounge 4pm - close Tue.Sat.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ $ L D (✹
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abUelo's » 1041 West I-20, 817.486.2622. The courtyard-inspired dining room at Abuelo's creates an elegant ambiance, but the prices are reasonable and suitable for a casual night out. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹
cHUY's » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. Guests can enjoy fine Tex-Mex cuisine for a reasonable price! 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹ colleYville/GRaPevine
esPaRZa’s » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves TexMex favorites. By the looks of all the famous faces gracing the walls, you never know who will show up. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm 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.; 5pm9pm 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. $-$$ L D ( ✹
benito’s RestaURant » 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. Other location: 2516 N.E. 28th St., 817.740.1679. Authentic Mexican fare with some TexMex mixed in. Great weekend breakfast, as well. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thur., 10am2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D
cabo GRanDe » 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. Good service plus Mexican
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dishes in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy ribs, snapper and fajitas outside on the patio. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
Cantina Laredo » 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Start with the top-shelf guacamole and move on to the Enchiladas de Mole. Don’t forget to save room for the scrumptious Mexican apple pie. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( ✹
Chimy’s CerveCeria » 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. Famous for its nachos and addictive margaritas, this place is a musttry for all Tex-Mex lovers. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
ChiPotLe » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. Good food at a low price. Standard Mexican tacos and burritos. Everything is made to order while you watch. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ✹
dos GrinGos » 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. The name says it all. The Tex-Mex menu is top fare in a setting that appeals to the Cultural District crowd. Their margaritas are the largest in town! 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
eL FeniX » 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. More than 80 years ago, the Martinez Family pioneered what is now internationally known as the TexMex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the border. El Fenix is the oldest chain of family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D (
eL ranCho Grande » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. This family-owned and -operated Mexican restaurant has been a Cowtown favorite for more than 60 years. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
esPeranZa’s meXiCan BaKery & CaFe » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The southof-the-border fare draws neighborhood families and downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. It’s owned by the family that runs Joe T. Garcia’s, so you know you’re in for a good time. Bakery: 6am-7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.-Sun.; 6:30am5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $
FernandeZ CaFe » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selection of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ B L D
Fiesta » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am-9pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( FUZZy’s taCo shoP » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719
Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU student hot spot. 7ammidnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thur.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ B L D ✹
Joe t. GarCia’s » 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Family-owned and -operated for three generations, Joe T.’s is a must for outside dining. Pick one of two menu choices (enchiladas or fajitas) and feast in one of the courtyards or in the fiesta gardens. Beware: The weekend rush will keep you in line for a table, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
La FamiLia » 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. Family-owned and -operated restaurant. Lunch specials are served six days a week. Good service and great Tex-Mex are served up here in large portions. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $ L D
La PLaya maya » 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. Traditional Tex-Mex is well done, but the seafood is better. A mustorder here is the succulent ceviche (raw fish) cooked in lime juice, then mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
Los moLCaJetes » 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. Here, you have a tremendous amount to choose from, including various enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, chimichangas, combination platters and a sampler platter for the lunch crowd. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D
Los vaqUeros » 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11 am-midnight Sat. $ L D ✹
Located across from Billy Bob’s Texas, this northside favorite is a great place for inexpensive, but absolutely delicious, Tex-Mex. You cannot find better beef fajitas. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D ✹
mamBo’s » 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. A downtown favorite. Mambo’s famous tacos and incredible margaritas will keep you going back for more. Late-night dining at its best. 11am- 2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.Sat. $ L D ✹
mi CoCina » 509 Main St., 817.877.3600
L D ✹. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444 L D. A favorite all over the Metroplex. Nachos locos, chicken con hongos, mongo goodo and the famous Mambo Taxi that may make you "looso drunko." Easygoing cantina atmosphere. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
oLd riP's teX meX » 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.207.0777. Named for a Texas lizard legend, Old Rip's is Tex-Mex at its finest. Huge windows and spacious seating make this the prime TCU locale for large gatherings, as well as delicious brunches complete with bottomless
mimosas. 7:30 am-9:30 pm daily (open later for private parties or if there is a crowd). $-$$ B L D (✹
the oriGinaL » 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. Fort Worth’s oldest Mexican restaurant offers all of the traditional favorites such as warm flautas and homemade tamales in a warm, familyfriendly setting. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D (
PaCo & John » 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. Known for its authentic Latin cuisine, Paco & John offers much more, such as their Cuban press or the salmon enchiladas. Breakfast/Lunch hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am2pm Sat.; Dinner hours: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ B L D ✹
PaPPasito’s Cantina » 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. Next door to Pappadeaux, this restaurant draws large crowds with generous helpings of Tex-Mex food. The quality is the best, the portions are huge, and the service is impeccable. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ all locations
PULidos » 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. Other locations: 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. 4924 Old Benbrook Rd., 817.731.4241. Classic Mexican restaurant offering everything from enchiladas to crispy tacos. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
rivera’s meXiCan GriLL and marKet » 900 SH 183, White Settlement, Fort Worth, 817.367.0109. Richard and Dresden Rivera have made a name for themselves as caterers and bring those dishes and others to this restaurant in the Ridgmar Farmers Market Building. 7am-9pm, Mon.-Thu.; 7am-10pm, Fri.; 7am-11pm, Sat.; 9am-5pm, Sun. $-$$ B 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. $$ L D ( ✹ soUthLaKe
mi ChULa’s » 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. Featuring popular Mexican dishes, Mi Chula's has adapted classic recipes to offer guests a menu with a flavor all its own. Perfect for families or working professionals, Mi Chula’s offers good food in a relaxed setting. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹
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Los vaqUeros » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. 11am9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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Fish City GriLL » 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish City sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ✹
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daddy JaCK’s » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹
eddie v’s » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This fine-dining establishment is perfectly nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Diners can expect an award-winning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹
J&J oyster Bar » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
Lone star oyster Bar » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹
PaPPadeaUX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ raZZoo’s » 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. Why go to Mardi Gras when you’ve got Razzoo’s at home? Less fancy than the competition, they offer
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Louisiana favorites, as well as specialty drinks, like hurricanes, gator punch and worm burners. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
ROCKFISH » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. A seafood lover’s paradise in a good people-watching place. Tender pastas complement all the seafood choices, and the raspberry margarita is too tasty for words. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
ZEKE’S FISH & CHIPS » 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. This Fort Worth staple serves up something different than the Southern battered fish fry. Modeled after English fish and chips. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
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FISH CITY GRILL » 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish city sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D (✹
TRULUCK’S SEAFOOd, STEAK & CRAb HOUSE » 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. It’s all about the fresh seafood and tender crab at Truluck’s which features a weekly changing menu. 5pm10pm daily. $$$ D T (
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FISH CREEK » 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. This casual restaurant offers some of the best seafood in the area. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 4pm-9pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D (✹
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bLUE MESA bAR & GRILL » 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372 L D ( ✹ Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055 L D ✹. Escape Tex-Mex fever and opt for superb Southwestern cuisine in this favorite University Park Village haunt. Low-fat menu choices make it easy for the calorie counters. Their popular happy hour provides delicious quesadillas with drinks. One of the best brunches you’ll ever eat. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$
bONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE » 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Wonderful Texas game dishes, fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops. Something for every taste, like the grilled trout with mango salsa. Draws an upscale crowd both dressy and casual. Extensive wine list. Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ L D (
GRAdY'S RESTAURANT» 2443 Forest Park Blvd., 817.922.9980. Grady Spears does it again with his latest restaurant venture. Grady's serves up cowboy dishes with a twist. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$ D (
LANNY’S ALTA COCINA MEXICANA » 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Don’t go in expecting traditional enchiladas and tacos. Instead, enjoy multiple courses of nouvelle Mexican cuisine from a fourth-generation member of the
Joe T. Garcia family. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$$
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» 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. A whitetablecloth dining establishment in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Chef/ owner Tim Love has brought together a collection of dishes that reflects the spirit of food from the traditional and new Southwest. We suggest the duck quesadillas and the coffee-rubbed kangaroo tail. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ 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.; 5pm1am Sat. $ L D ( ✹
REATA » 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. A garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the most popular tickets in Fort Worth. Well, that, and an innovative menu that includes such palate-pleasing favorites as smoked quail on cheese grits, chicken-fried steak and a chili relleno stuffed to the gills with cheese. The crowd is lively and the waitstaff is unmatched. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm10:30pm daily. $$ L D T ( ✹
TILLMAN'S ROAdHOUSE » 2933
Crockett St., 817.850.9255. This update on the classic Texas roadhouse offers really good food, drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. From the menu to the decor, Tillman's combines the rustic and the lush. 11 am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-11pm Sun. $$$ L D (✹
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MAC’S STEAKS & SEAFOOd » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm10pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
TRAIL dUST STEAK HOUSE » 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. The large and lively atmosphere make this a good place for a night out with the family. They serve a wide variety of steaks and have a tasty appetizer selection, to boot. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ L D ( ✹
FORT WORTH
bAILEY'S PRIME PLUS » 2901 Crockett St., 817.870.1100. Bailey's offers exceptional steakhouse cuisine including both dry- and wet-aged steaks, seafood dishes and outstanding desserts. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Bar stays open until 1am Fri. and Sat. $$$ L D ( bOb’S STEAK ANd CHOP HOUSE » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the country, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort
Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. You’re sure to become a regular after experiencing their stellar service, extensive wine list and quality food in an upscale atmosphere. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T (
CATTLEMEN’S STEAK HOUSE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ L D ( dEL FRISCO’S dOUbLE EAGLE
STEAKHOUSE » 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. A Fort Worth/Dallas legend. The meat is great, and so is the service. Don’t hesitate to try the fish or the mock turtle soup made with beef and sherry. A perfect special-occasion dining location. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
GRACE RESTAURANT » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its proteindriven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ D T ( ✹
H3 RANCH » 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. The bunkhouse feel lends a special Stockyards flavor to roast pork Southern-style, and be sure to try a gooey caramely dessert served in a skillet or a flaming steak with 150-proof fuel. The huge open hickory grill gets your attention right away. 11am-10pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ 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. $$ L D ( ✹
THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & bAR » 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it better, especially the oddball, round “baseball steak.” Try the bacon-wrapped scallops with a zesty cocktail sauce or the grilled top sirloin. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ D (
LAMbERT’S » 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161. Lambert’s serves bold ranch cuisine in a big city setting. Enjoy country cooking and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$ D T ( ✹
MERCURY CHOP HOUSE » 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. The menu is the only way to describe this place of beef tenderloin Oscar, Dijon-crusted pork chops, truffled polenta and halibut over a roux of Kalamata olives and Roma tomatoes. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ B L D T ( ✹ M&M STEAKHOUSE » 1106 N.W. 28th
St., 817.624.0612. This restaurant may be small, but the steaks sure aren’t. Try one of these huge slabs of meat smothered in a garlic sauce. The food is excellent. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$ D (
RISCKY’S STEAKHOUSE » 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800. A true Old West décor serving Texas-size steaks of certified Angus beef. Originally frequented by visiting ranchers, cowboys and cattlemen involved with the Stockyards and livestock business, making them famous for their calf fries and excellent steaks. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$-$$$ L D (
RUTH’S CHRIS » 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. Ruth’s Chris famous steaks are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ D T (
SHULA’S 347 » Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this high-end steakhouse with a sporty flair offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ B L D T (
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and off-the-cob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. Popular for gatherings, as well as a heckuva steak. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ D T (
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bUFFALO GAP STEAKHOUSE ANd CANTINA » 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4472. Buffalo Gap offers live music to go with their fine sirloins and ribeyes. 11am-10pm daily. $$ L D ✹
GRAPEVINE /SOUTHLAKE/ COLLEYVILLE
J.R.’S STEAKHOUSE » 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. The menu has plenty of steaks and seafood to choose from, but reasonably priced first courses and salads could easily pass for small entrées. J.R.’s draws a more casual crowd, but there is nothing casual about the food. Wine lovers will also be pleased to find a number of bottles priced in the $30 to $80 range. You will also find live music nightly in the adjoining bar. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$ D T ( KIRbY’S STEAKHOUSE » 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. A fine dining experience featuring prime-aged, bone-in ribeye and pepper steak. Excellent seafood, as well. 4:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D T (
WEATHERFORd
THE WILd MUSHROOM STEAK HOUSE ANd LOUNGE » 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. The Wild Mushroom has a warm and inviting ambiance that remains calm and unhurried. Live piano music entertains guests as they enjoy their meals of perfectly grilled steaks, fresh salmon and much more. 5pm-9pm Mon. - Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$-$$$ D (
Where’s the Beef?
During the plant’s 50th birthday celebration, visitors were invited to tour the Armour & Co. plant’s beef coolers in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The meat-packing plant brought millions of dollars into the local economy and drew many farmers and ranchers to the area.
Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas.
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