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Best Of 2009
Our readers have spoken. From the most savory flavors to the hippest nightspots, from the swankiest stores to Fort Worth’s most notable people, our annual Best Of Fort Worth guide has it all. Turn to page 38 to read more about this year’s 135 winners. by Celestina Phillips
“My scoliosis wasn’t visible, so even though I didn’t look like I had a problem, I hurt.”
Nancy Swift - Dallas, Texas
Depressing. Painful. Exhausting. Just some of the words that people with scoliosis live with everyday. Scoliosis, which affects over 12 million people worldwide, can lead to progressive deformity in the spine as well as incapacitating pain. Too often people are told that there is nowhere else to turn … but there is.
The specialists at Baylor Scoliosis Center have performed over 600 spinal operations and developed pioneering techniques to help give you the one word you want to hear. Hope. For more information, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit www.TheBaylorScoliosisCenter.com.
Attendees of the Botanical Re -
Institute of Texas’ third annual Fête du Vin will celebrate and support nature’s rich past, present and future.
CASA of Tarrant County provides support for children in an overburdened system. by Alex Zobel
84 According to Heywood
The government’s approach to saving poorly run corporations is spilling into Texas education.
86 PG Suggested
When Farm Animals Run Amuck?
90 Jody Dean
Jody Dean takes to the open road atop his steel ride to discover culinary treasure in the Texas Hill Country.
92 Up Close
Stephanie Franklin, an entrepreneurial supermom, overcame great tragedy and now spends her free time training for marathons and changing lives in her community. 15fwbeat
16 Lowdown
The cheat sheet for all news worth repeating in and around Tarrant County
20 Business
The latest on Fort Worth’s business climate, power players and entrepreneurs, as well as Q&As with industry leaders 22 Arts and Culture
A look inside the world of performing arts, museums, local artists and musicians
28 Health and Beauty
Sun-kissed: Gain a glow and protect your skin with these sunscreen solutions. by Amy Hallford-Turman
30 Style
Style Muse: Summer Dean, coowner of Dean-Kingston, offers us the inside to her personal style. by Kelly Dragues
32 Active Lifestyle
Before breaking the bank on airfare this summer, try visiting one of these top Texas spots. by Diana Bloxom
34 Cooking
A Berry Summer: Texas blueberries are ripe and ready for the picking. by Judie Byrd
109
Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking fwevents
117
From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out fwdish
123Now Open
A peek inside new culinary ventures in and around town
126 Restaurant Review
Our resident critic dishes on the area’s most notable restaurants
128 Restaurant Listings
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene flashback
144
The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city 16
contributors
MeeT our exTended TeaM MeMbers
Whether it’s by perusing her favorite Web sites or shopping local boutiques, Kelly Dragues, a clothing and accessories junkie, loves nothing more than keeping up with current style and fashion. By day, Kelly is the Fort Worth, Texas magazine office manager. By night, Kelly keeps busy by updating her new blog, dfwstylefile.typepad.com, a unique collection of fabulous finds and everything she loves most. Kelly enjoys cooking, great vintage finds, girls’ night out and traveling with her man. This month, she sat down with Dean-Kingston’s Summer Dean to discuss summer trends. Find the interview on page 30.
Currently residing in Fort Worth, Angel Martinez has considered himself an artist specializing in oils, acrylics and oil bars for 13 years. most recently, Labor, as he is known in graffiti circles, created the artwork on the cover of this issue. When asked why he does it, he said: “I do it for the love of it ... every time I do a painting on a wall or canvas, it’s never the same.” For more of his work, turn to the “Best o f 2009” story on page 38.
A Fort Worth native and TCU alumna, Celestina Phillips lives, works and plays downtown. By day, she coordinates special events and marketing for The Fort Worth Club. After hours, she’s a fitness instructor at the Downtown Y mCA who loves cooking, dining outdoors and freelance writing about the increasingly eclectic scene in Fort Worth. This month, Celestina wrote the “Best of 2009” story on page 38. o ther places you’ll find her work include the Fort Worth Business Press, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. and Parker County Today.
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 Amy Hallford-Turman, editor, at ahallford@fwtexas.com.
publisher hal a. brown
associate publisher diane stow
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assistant editor jennifer casseday-blair
senior art director craig sylva
art directors spray gleaves, ed woolf
food editor judie byrd
food critic camille torres
staff writer gail bennison
writer celestina phillips
columnists heywood, jody dean, shauna glenn
editorial interns alicia berger, diana bloxom, katie martinez, alex zobel
staff photographer jason kindig
photographers rebecca bollenbach, alex pacheco, j.k. russ, sandy tomlinson
accounting manager evelyn shook office manager kelly dragues
founding publisher mark hulme
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This is a fabulous magazine! I only found it a few months ago and am delightfully impressed. This publication expresses all the best aspects of Fort Worth. When I moved here from the Chicago area in 1979 there was virtually no culture in this city. Now it’s a worldclass city that has stayed true to its roots, yet is a modern city that fits right into the 21st century. Fort Worth, Texas magazine is right there with it.
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IT sTArTs WITh The InITIAl sIghTIng OF bluebOnneTs AlOng I-30 And The hOsT OF FesTIvAls ThAT kICk OFF The summer mOnThs. We begin to fantasize about warm weather, tropical destinations and maybe even a summer fling. But then we quickly remember that we promised ourselves we’d save our pennies in lieu of the current economic climate. But your responsible, money-saving ways don’t mean you have to endure an uneventful summer that you will undoubtedly regret. Rather, peruse our listing of “100 Things To Do This Summer” in Fort Worth on fwtx. com. Make plans to take a hot air balloon ride, hike Palo Duro Canyon or catch a flick at the Brazos Drive-In. Grab a spot on the lawn and enjoy the Concerts in the Garden, or hop in a canoe at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge and float your way into an unforgettable summer.
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene is now available online. Choose from an extensive listing of restaurants ranging from American to Asian, barbecue to burgers, ethnic to Mediterranean. Just visit fwtx.com and click on the dining guide. Bon appetit!
Out of the loop on what to wear this summer? No worries. Log on to fwtx.com for professional style tips from Dean-Kingston’s co-owner Summer Dean. Also, don’t miss her suggestions on how to create summer statement looks with simple accessories on pages 27and 30.
As the college semester comes to an end, have you found yourself without a summer internship? If you are interested in pursuing a field in art, editorial, advertising or marketing/promotions, we just might have a position for you. If you would like to pursue an internship with Fort Worth, Texas magazine, please log on to fwtx.com to submit your resume.
Calling all party-goers! Did your picture appear in the magazine and now you would like to obtain a copy? If so, log on to fwtx.com, visit Snapshots, where you will find an archive of party pics taken throughout the year, and purchase your photo. It’s that easy.
Do you want to play?
In March and April, we asked our readers to visit our Web site, fwtx.com, and vote on what they believe is truly best about our city. And they came, by the thousands, and voted.
The June issue, our annual Best Of Fort Worth issue, is a tabulation of those votes. From eats and drinks, services and shopping, to places to play and nightlife, we have you covered. And because our employees know this city as well as anyone, we also provide you with staff picks in 135 categories.
Our first idea for the cover of this issue was to paint (or “tag”) the side of a freight train car; however, the folks at our hometown Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad weren’t wild about us promoting graffiti—something they have had to fight for years. So we used the wall of an old Stockyards building as our canvas—with permission from the owners, of course.
June 12 is the date of our second annual Best Of Fort Worth party, a fundraiser for the Panther Club, a branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs
of Greater Fort Worth. If you were in attendance at last year’s inaugural Best Of party, you know it was not only a celebration of what’s best in Fort Worth, but a great party in its own right. And, as extravagant as last year’s celebration was, it will pale in comparison to the soiree we have planned for you this year.
This year’s Best of Fort Worth party will be an evening like nothing Fort Worth has ever seen, heard or tried before. You will be wildly entertained as you discover the transformation Casa Mañana has undergone to become a magical palace of adrenaline-filled nighttime pleasures, including explosive laughter from the talented men at Four Day Weekend. Powerful musical entertainment by Trey and the Tritones will be intermixed with the anything-goes crowd participation of dueling pianos from Pete’s Piano Bar, as well as daring dance performances and Cirque du Soleil-like acts. This evening will fill your entertainment needs and satisfy your appetite, as scores of our Best Of Fort Worth restaurant winners will be serving up heavy appetizers and desserts throughout the evening.
So, do you want to play? If so, please join us at Casa Mañana as we applaud our 2009 Best Of winners, all of who help make Fort Worth the best city in America. Best of all, the cost to attend what will undoubtedly be the party of the year is only $65, and all proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth. And if you prefer star treatment, onstage VIP tables are offered. But availability is limited, so quickly contact Heather Davis, promotions director, at 817.560.6123 and reserve your table. Hope to see you all on June 12.
Hal A. Brown Publisher
Linen, Smoke
Music With Heart
Despite their massive success, the guys from Green River Ordinance, or “GRO” as they are called by fans, are still as humble and levelheaded as the day they recorded their first EP, or small album, in the basement of their church. For more information on this homegrown band, turn to page 22.
Home Cookin’
The highly rated reality show, “The NexT Food NeTwork STar,” is turning up the heat this season by offering contestants a chance to win their own Food Network show. Local finalist Melissa d’Arabian of Keller is a stay-at-home mom with four young daughters who wants to share her tasty, family-friendly recipes on a budget. Beyond that, d’Arabian believes that families need more than recipes; they need food lifestyle solutions to create the right meals for all members of the family and for all phases of family life.
Finding culinary inspiration in family, friends and world travels, d’Arabian has never been short of finding those willing to taste her dishes. Hopes are high that d’Arabian can keep her cool in the kitchen amidst the other finalists when the show airs on June 7.
—Jennifer
Casseday-Blair
Summer Soiree
To mark her 40 T h year o F advocaTiNg The arTS iN ForT worTh, margo deaN, founder of Ballet Concerto, will host a production that promises art enthusiasts an evening to remember. A civic nonprofit organization, Ballet Concerto is preparing for the highly anticipated 2009 Summer Dance Concert on June 25-28, which will feature commissioned choreographers of national and international renown.
As a community outreach organization, Concerto actively offers ballet and other forms of dance to the Fort Worth Public Schools. Most notably, Concerto’s F.I.N.D. program benefits children who otherwise would have little or no opportunity to experience the joy of dance, and implements classical ballet lessons as a permanent part of the Fort Worth Independent School District’s curriculum.
In efforts to extend their gratitude to the Fort Worth Community for 100 years of loyal support, this free-to-the-public happening beneath the stars at Trinity Park Pavilion will exhibit extremely talented dancers such as Michelle Gifford, Katie Keith and Grant Dettling.
—by Alicia Berger
The Inaugural Texas Rose Round-up
At the RR Mingus Lake Ranch, Mingus, Texas Benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Featuring 3 of Texas’ Hottest Country Artists Lunch Provided by Bonnell’s Restaurant Transportation to and from Event Aboard Luxury Coach America Buses
Saturday, June 20, 2009 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Chair: Allan Meyer
Committee: Jon Bonnell, Hal Brown, John Giordano, Concho Minick, Eric Walsh, Rick Wegman
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BULL’S EYE!
The se A sOn is Over. After one last charge, the mighty Texas Brahmas (formerly the Fort Worth Brahmas) successfully gored the Colorado Eagles and their remaining hope that they might capture the Central Hockey League title. The Brahmas scored four power-play goals in Game 5 to close their sevengame series and win the Ray Miron President’s Cup.
Entirely a team effort, Brahmas’ Jason Deitsch added insult to injury by scoring an empty-net goal late in the third period. Brahmas’ goaltender, Brett Jaeger, made 38 saves and protected his net as well as his top rating as a post-season goalie.
After the victory, the President’s Cup was hoisted and passed from teammate to teammate as the NYTEX Sports Centre erupted in celebration for a team that won eight of their nine home playoff games. In addition to winning the President’s Cup, the team was rewarded with a new bus. Dan Wildfong, Brahmas head coach, believes the added comfort in travel will help him retain his championship roster. –Jennifer Casseday-Blair
To Market, To Market
TCU’s real World agency, which served as a main outlet for local marketing students to gain real-world experience, certainly got a taste of the real world when it was recently discontinued due to inadequate funding. In lieu of this loss, ZAG IMC, a new Fort Worth marketing agency, was born early last month. The agency is an investment of GCG Marketing and will act as its sister agency. The intention of ZAG IMC is to provide marketing services similar to those of a larger firm like GCG but at a more affordable rate. ZAG’s affordability stems from the fact that it puts to work students seeking realworld experience in their field.
The goal of the company is to attract small businesses, nonprofits and other organizations around the Fort Worth community that can’t afford the rates of larger agencies. To do so, ZAG IMC will operate as a full-service, professionally managed, integrated marketing communications agency that specializes in advertising campaigns, collateral design, social media, public relations, interactive media and media planning. —Alex Zobel
Candidates from all over the world looking for an escape from the daily grind duked it out for the chance to snag a job as caretaker of an Australian island in the Great Barrier Reef. And Northeast Texas’ own Cali Lewis, 28, was the lone American candidate who is best known as an American podcaster and Internet personality. While Lewis was not chosen for the island task, her job as host and producer of “GeekBrief.TV,” a daily video podcast with news about tech gadgets and toys, was still waiting for her back at home.
Contestants on the show “Best Job in the World” competed for a six-month contract to live on Hamilton Island with a salary package of AUD$150,000. The “new hire” is required to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef and report their adventures back to Tourism Queensland.
—Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Top Dog
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As first pup, Bo Obama adjusts to his new posh roots, some North Texans are preparing to send custom-made housewarming gifts to this Texas-bred Portuguese Water Dog, in efforts to offset his certain Southern homesickness. Christy Howard, owner of Three Dog Bakery in Southlake, plans to bake Bo a divine canine cake that includes yummy ingredients such as whole-wheat cake batter, honey and applesauce. This pet pastry, which typically retails in stores for $22, will make its way to the White House for the lucky pooch.
Meanwhile, in Fort Worth, The Fort Woof Dog Park has extended a cordial homecoming invitation for Bo Obama and the Obama family, if they ever find themselves in the North Texas area again. And no need to worry about any anticipated political conflicts. Fort Woof assures that their park is a “non-pawtisan” venue, where “all races, colors and breeds are welcome.” –by Alicia Berger
Pigskin Picks
It’s no secret that football Is bIg In texas, and that is why it’s no surprise that many local athletes are snatched up by the NFL. Fort Worth native Brandon Williams was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. The 6-foot-5-inch, 252-pound pass rusher, who led the Big 12 in sacks, left Texas Tech University as an underclassman to join the Dallas squad. He is a graduate of South Hills High School in Fort Worth where he was rated as one of the state’s top 20 defensive linemen.
Chase Daniel of Southlake recently signed a free-agent deal with the Washington Redskins after being overlooked in the draft. Daniel was a contender for the Heisman Trophy during much of his senior season at the University of Missouri. In his last two years of collegiate play, Daniel led the Tigers to the Big 12 championship game and finished his career at Missouri as the school’s all-time leader in passing attempts, completions, completion percentage, passing yards, touchdown passes and almost a dozen other categories. Daniel will have to compete with last year’s starter Jason Campbell, veteran Todd Collins, and second-year player out of Hawaii Colt Brennan for the Redskins’ starting quarterback spot. —Alex Zobel
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AnD FoRT WoRTH nATIve melAnIe BARSe goBRIl co-opened a 1,000-square-foot retail shop in Sundance Square in April. The shop, in its new bustling location on the southeast corner of 4th and Main streets, showcases sterling silver pieces set with semi-precious stones and crystals.
Barse Sterling Silver is known for an uncommon placement of stones and their custom cuts. The aim of the design is to be fresh and reflective of trends while retaining a classical, timeless appeal. Barse has claimed both the Dallas Fashion Award and the Atlanta DIVA award in recognition of excellence in design innovation, quality workmanship and retail performance.
Gobril has been designing jewelry for more than 20 years in an act of homage to her great uncle, famous American artist George Randolph Barse. His paintings and murals, such as the one that decorates the Library of Congress, serve as an inspiration for Gobril, who travels the world seeing beauty in everything from classic Greek architecture to the jungles of Bali. She brings the beauty of a myriad of cultures to her jewelry with a keen sense of style, sharpened by talent and experience.
—by Katie Martinez
Healthy Investment Texas Health Resources is the latest bigname company to purchase land in the 200-acre Landmark Quebec development in Northwest Fort Worth. The health care provider network, which owns and operates several hospitals in Tarrant County, including Harris Methodist and Arlington Memorial, completed a deal in April to purchase a 47-acre tract in the development, where the medical care company could be prepared to break ground on a new hospital in as soon as two years.
Texas Health Resources already serves members of the Northwest Fort Worth community at the Texas Health Harris Methodist hospital in Azle, a facility with 31 beds. A little more than a year ago, the president of the Azle facility said the company was considering building a hospital near Lake Worth where more than three times the number of patients could be treated.
Landmark Quebec, at the northwest corner of Loop 820 and Quebec Street near Lake Worth, will also be home to a 14-screen Starplex Theater that is expected to create jobs for 50 full- and part-time employees as soon as the summer of 2010. The remaining land will be divided among commercial and industrial uses.
—by Katie Martinez
Spread the Love
SoSeven, the trendy new development in Fort Worth’s 7th Street Corridor, is welcoming a new hot spot for grub and live music this month.
Local celebrity Chef Tim Love is opening the doors on an allnew Love Shack. The SoSeven location will feature all the classics, which made the original restaurant in The Stockyards such a success, as well as a few new twists.
With 1,500 square feet of indoor space and almost twice as much room in outdoor seating, the SoSeven Shack will host live music in the outdoor venue throughout the week. In addition to all the classic favorites, Love is spicing things up a bit with a variety of party-style appetizers that will change daily and with the season, such as boiled crawfish and wild boar bacon-wrapped figs.
Just like they do in The Stockyards, the SoSeven Shack will serve special homemade blends of root beer and orange soda. Also, Love has added to the extensive beer and wine menu. Patrons will enjoy a full cocktail bar with seasonal and classic cocktails, such as a Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita and chilled shots of Tuaca. Don’t forget the daily milkshake specials, with flavors including Chocolate Mint, Strawberry and Mocha.
–by Katie Martinez
Tower of Strength
The City Club, located in Sundance Square’s D.R. Horton Tower, is staying strong after all these years with recent, major renovations to their 30,000-square-foot fitness center. Improvements came just in time for the 25th Anniversary Celebration for the Club’s members on April 30, which included a premier showing of the Club’s separate workout facilities for women and men.
Among the 200 pieces of new equipment are the BOD POD and the Free Motion I-Tonic, a cutting-edge stainless steel vibration training machine. With fewer than 10 in the state, the BOD POD is a fortunate acquisition considered to be the highest standard for body composition assessment.
Other new resources include a Mind/Body Studio featuring Pilates Reformers and EXO Chairs, a Spin Studio with large screen videos of roadways along the California coastline, and the Functional Intensive Training (F.I.T.) Center offering professional instruction from the Club’s personal trainers. The elevation of the City Club’s healthy resources will hopefully result in an even fitter Fort Worth.
—by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
fwbeat:culture
Halliday Celebration
An inspirational biography commemorates a Texas real estate legend.
Ebby Halliday: The First Lady of Real Estate, written by Michael Poss, is the first book to chronicle the life of the famed realtor. Poss delivers a tight narrative that takes the reader through Halliday’s humble beginnings as a farm girl in Arkansas to the formation of Ebby Halliday Realtors, the largest independent broker in Texas. The book is a reverent description of the events that turned a simple yet dedicated girl into one of the most prominent and successful figures in Dallas.
Poss begins by describing a 34-year-old woman by the name of Vera Lucille Koch who had been working in a department
name to Ebby Halliday and opened up a hat shop called Ebby’s Hats. To make a long story short, her store was very successful and eventually her hats caught the attention of the Dallas elite. Before she knew it, Fort Worth oilman Clint Murchison hired her to sell some houses he had built. What follows is a classic story of hard work and dedication describing the path Halliday took toward becoming the “First Lady of Real Estate.”
The narrative jumps back and forth between the timeline starting in 1945 with the creation of Ebby’s Hats and flashbacks to her childhood that explain how she became a real estate mogul. The jumpy narrative style succeeds in providing context to the story, but sometimes the lengthy childhood flashbacks make it difficult to follow the chronology.
In spite of this one organizational pitfall, the book is extremely well written and does justice to the amazing and inspiring life of Ebby Halliday. The book is overflowing with a positive and inspirational message—the harder you work, the luckier you’ll get. Poss never goes more than a few pages without mentioning how hard work, charming wit and a purpose-driven life made it possible for Halliday to succeed.
In addition to providing a thorough account of one of Texas’ most fascinating people, the book leaves the reader feeling optimistic and anxious to seek their own success. Ebby Halliday: The First Lady of Real Estate is the perfect biography to honor the life and career of this 98-year-old Texas icon.
GRO Gives Back
For these local rock stars, it’s about much more than the music.
Despite their massive success, the guys from Green River Ordinance, or “GRO” as they are called by fans, are still as humble and levelheaded as the day they recorded their first EP, or small album, in the basement of their church. “We’re the same guys that have been doing this since we were in high school,” said GRO guitarist Jamey Ice. “We’re just trying to play music, and have fun, and make a difference.” Ice said that, while the band is excited about what they are doing musically, at the end of the day “it’s just music.”
“A lot of bands see music as the end goal, but for us it’s kind of a means to an end,” Ice said. “I think our hope and our goal is to use the music we make to somehow push the darkness back in the world— to use it as leverage culturally to give people hope, to provide finances to different organizations and nonprofits and to get us to the places that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to get to.” In the past, GRO has worked with Invisible Children, an organization that fights for the rights of innocent children that are being made into soldiers in Uganda, as well as the Falling Whistles, a company that helps waraffected children in the Congo.
The band’s next altruistic effort involves several different charities. When someone buys a GRO CD, they will be asked to choose one of five charities picked by the band to receive a percentage of the sale. Those charities can expect to receive more than just a few donations as GRO just released “Out of My Hands,” their first album on a major record label. Industry giant Virgin Records is on board with the band’s philanthropic project, and the idea is close to being put into action. “We’re at a time where with our record label and with other bands, it’s like the rock ‘n’ roll thing to have a cause and make a difference in the world,” Ice said. – by Alex Zobel
your map to the arts by alex Zobel
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fwliving
Style Muse
Co-owner of Dean-Kingston offers us the inside to her style. by Kelly Dragues
Summer Dean’s style is fashion-forward yet vintageinspired. “My everyday look is cool and organic yet feminine. I adorn vintage clothing with new-age bracelets, necklaces and scarves.” Dean provides tips on how to pull off this look on page 30.
What Summer Dean iS Wearing:
Black one-shouldered jumpsuit by Unaluna, $235, Dean-Kingston
Handmade Vintage multi-chain necklace by Angel Court Designs, $180, Dean-Kingston
Vintage Stamp Ring by Shannon Koszyk, $296, Dean-Kingston
Black Peep-Toe Pump with Red Heel by Stuart Weisman Shoes, $355, Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes
fwliving:health & beauty
Sun-Kissed
Gone are the days of thick, oily sunscreens. From oil-free sun protection that keeps your skin hydrated to those that repair after a day in the sun, these are your summer saviors.
Feeling the sun on your skin and the sand between your toes are some of life’s great pleasures. But they may come at a cost if you’re not prepared. Sunburned skin takes a lot of repairing, so use these products to avoid the damage altogether.
(A) Natura Bisse Sun Defense Oil-Free Fluid SPF 50: Anti-aging sun protection for all skin types—now in an innovative oil-free, water-resistant formula. $95 (Neiman Marcus Fort Worth)
(B) True Blue Spa SPF 15: Glow and Steady moisturizer and gradual self-tanner for the body. $15 (Bath and Body Works, University Park Village)
(C) Darphin Soleil Plaisir Protective Face Cream SPF 30: An oil-free, hydrating cream that helps safeguard skin from radical damage and reduces the appearance of premature signs of aging. $50 (Neiman Marcus Fort Worth)
(D) Burt’s Bees After Sun Soother, Aloe and Linden Flower: The intensely hydrating, quick absorbing lotion is specially formulated to naturally replenish and relieve skin after prolonged sun exposure. $9.99 (CVS/Pharmacy)
(E) Chanel Beaute Initiale SPF 15: Delivers essential moisturizing factors and defends skin from UVA and UVB rays, while imparting a healthy, natural-looking glow. $60 (Neiman Marcus Fort Worth)
(F) Lumene Vitamin C+ Nourishing Day Cream SPF 15: Abundant natural antioxidants in the Arctic cloudberry seed oil strengthen and protect skin from external stress factors. $19.99 (CVS/Pharmacy)
(G) Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray SPF 70: This waterproof, lightweight sunblock is formulated to provide better, long-lasting sun protection in a convenient, one-touch spray. $10.99 (Walgreens)
Myong Chong is the founder of Hanna Isul Skin Therapy, Inc., a pioneering company in multivitamin skincare research. Hanna Isul’s product line includes the first patented cosmetic firming formulation and the patented Recovery Ointment for skin rejuvenation. The products and spa treatments at the Hanna Isul Med-Spa are designed to help women obtain true beauty like Queen Esther.
Hanna Isul Med-Spa is a sanctuary spa that embraces a holistic approach to wellness with a focus on anti-aging and rejuvenation. Her products and spa treatments mean that the “Beginning of Youth, End of Age ®” can be yours today. Hanna Isul® products are designed to nourish the skin deep below the surface, unlike products which address the surface only. Hanna Isul skin care products help restore pH balance and hydrate the skin returning it to a natural healthy state. The patented formulations combine pure botanical essences and organic multi-vitamins with transdermal delivery technology to give skin the nutrients needed to rejuvenate and create the appearance of a youthful glow.
Hanna Isul skin care products are paraben-free, formaldehyde-free and propylene glycol-free. The products and their ingredients have been scientifically tested and proven to be clinically safe and effective. Dr.Robert Gracy has conducted scientific testing at the University of North Texas using his patented human skin tissue equivalent technology. Testing and clinical experience have demonstrated the transdermal characteristics of the products.
Hanna Isul Med-spa signature treatments include the wrinkle filler treatment for improving and reducing wrinkles. This treatment avoids needle injections for reducing and eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. The patented AHA firming formulation known as the “60 second facelift” produces immediate visible results and is formulated for skin tightening and lifting. These products and treatments make wrinkle reduction without surgery a reality.
With the passing of time and lifestyle choices, many women find the natural glow of their skin fading and hide behind a cosmetic mask. Tragically, many women never realize the full potential their skin’s true beauty. Hanna Isul clients experience the miracle of renewed, glowing, firmer skin and joy of timeless beauty with Hanna Isul products and services.
Finishing Flourishes
The right embellishments can elevate even the plainest look.
Celebrating the boutique's one-year anniversary, owners Stacie Poyner and Summer Dean continue to offer an eclectic mix of American clothing and accessories from up-and-coming designers and artists from around the globe. Poyner and Dean encourage shoppers to invest in the summer by incorporating anything from bold statement jewelry and brightly colored bags, to summer linen scarves. These accessory choices create statement looks and update any wardrobe.
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Colorful semi-precious multistrand bracelet by Amanda Sterett, $350, A. Hooper & Co.
Oversized vintageinspired earrings, $210, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth
Summer-weight scarf by Epice, $185, A. Hooper & Co.
Pink Leather shoulder bag by Kooba, $645, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth
What Summer Dean iS Wearing:
Tie-Die Maxi Dress by Young Fabulous and Broke, $200, Dean-Kingston
Handmade Vintage multi-chain necklace by Angel Court Designs, $180, Dean-Kingston
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“Best Men’s Specialty Shop” Staff Picks Fort Worth, Texas magazine
Beat the Summer Heat
Before breaking the bank on airfare this summer, try visiting one of these top Texas resorts.
While the beaches of Mexico are typical escapes for beating texas heat, closer and more cost-efficient choices are just down the road. The following options offer some unique ways to have fun and stay cool this summer.
HorsesHoe Bay resort
45 minutes northwest of Austin
A drought dilemma is a thing of the past at Horseshoe Bay Resort. A number of luxury boats and personal watercraft rentals are available at the resort marina for guests to catch some waves on constant-level Lake LBJ. Guests won’t want to miss the resort’s fireworks display on the Fourth of July.
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35 minutes from downtown Austin Lake Austin Spa Resort takes pampering to the next level. Whether guests desire an overnight stay in one of the resort’s 40 plush but cozy rooms, or just a day getaway to the spa, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers either. Treatments are done in a variety of locations including private, outdoor cabanas.
rougH Creek
Lodge and resort
60 minutes from Fort Worth
Just one gas tank away, Rough Creek Lodge is a great place to take the family. After working up a sweat on a hunting quest for quail or catching and releasing catfish on one of the resort’s four lakes, guests can slip into the outdoor family pool from a 66-foot slide.
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tHe san Luis resort, spa & ConFerenCe Center on gaLveston isL and Less than an hour from Houston
With a tropical pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and a swim-up bar, guests may have little reason to ever go inside The San Luis. Visitors may seek shade beneath a pool cabana or a resort gazebo. Even guests’ toes escape the heat on the pool’s “cool-to-thefeet” acrylic-topped walkways.
tHe Westin La Cantera resort
15 miles from San Antonio’s downtown Central Business District
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A Berry Summer
Texas blueberries are ripe and ready for the picking.
In the world of food lovers, asparagus is considered the first sign of spring—and beautiful, juicy blueberries the herald of summer. Here are a few recipes to help you enjoy all of those pretty pints of fresh blues.
By Judie Byrd
BlueBerry tIps
›› To make them last longer, don’t wash blueberries before storing in the refrigerator. Their tough, unwashed skins will help them stay fresh up to two weeks in your refrigerator.
›› To freeze: spread berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. When frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. This will keep the berries from freezing in a solid lump.
›› When cooking with frozen blueberries, always add them frozen, not thawed, to keep their dark juices from discoloring your baked goods.
›› Remove blueberries from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. Their flavor is best at room temperature.
Helen’s Very Berry CoBBler
This beautiful cobbler recipe is from Helen Bowers, who has been treating Fort Worth to lovely, delicious food for more than 17 years. Her Rose Garden tearooms in two local antique malls seem to fill up with eager diners as soon as the doors open. Helen created this cobbler (a version of the one in her Rose Garden Tearoom Cookbook) especially for our readers during this season, when Texas blueberries are ripe and ready for the picking. Visit her Web site, therosegardentearoom.com, pick up some berries and bake Helen’s delicious masterpiece.
yIeld: 1, 9 x 13-inch cobbler
IngredIents:
1 pint fresh blueberries
16 ounces frozen sliced strawberries
16 ounces frozen sliced peaches
16 ounces frozen raspberries
16 ounces frozen blackberries
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups sugar
9 tablespoons flour
4 prepared pie crusts
1 stick butter
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix berries and peaches. Stir in lemon juice. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and flour; pour over berry mixture (they can still be frozen) and toss to combine.
3. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with two pieces of the pie crust. Pour in berry mixture and spread evenly. Top with remaining two pieces of pie crust. Seal, flute edges and cut slits in top of crust. Bake until crust is golden brown.
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CrunChy BlueBerry Slaw
Give a distinctive twist to your summer coleslaw by adding a handful of blueberries to your favorite recipe. Or follow the yummy version we give you here.
yield: 8 to 10 servings
ingredientS:
Salad:
1 head Napa or Savoy cabbage, shredded
1 small red onion, sliced very thin
1 pint fresh blueberries
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup mixed, salted and roasted nuts*
dreSSing:
½ cup sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup red or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, onion, blueberries, parsley and nuts. If not using immediately, cover tightly and refrigerate up to two hours.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard and salt. (Dressing may be prepared and refrigerated up to two weeks.)
3. Just before serving, drizzle salad with dressing to taste and toss lightly.
*We used the Student Food Mix from the bulk section of Central Market. You could also use the Central Market Blend of mixed nuts.
BlueBerry-Maple glaze
Blueberry Balsamic Glaze is an incredible, versatile reduction sauce with an intense sweet-savory kick. Drizzle it over sliced melon and berries and impress your guests with a sophisticated take on fruit salad. Brush it on grilling meat or vegetables to add both a beautiful plum color and an intense kick of flavor. For quick hors d’oeuvres, or come to think of it, a great late-night snack, pour the glaze over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers. Personally, I have a hard time not eating it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
yield: about 2 cups ingredientS:
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup real maple syrup
½ cup diced onions
Serving SuggeStionS:
Blueberry-Maple Fruit Salad: Drizzle over fresh fruit salads and then sprinkle with feta or goat cheese crumbles.
Blueberry-glazed Barbecue: Grill chicken breasts, pork chops or vegetables, basting with Blueberry-Maple Glaze during the last few minutes of grilling. Place grilled meat or vegetables on serving platter and drizzle with extra glaze.
Blueberry-glazed Sandwiches: Spread glaze on focaccia bread when making chicken or veggie sandwiches.
2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons coriander
1. In a large, deep skillet or other wide-topped cooking pot, place blueberries, vinegar, syrup, onions, garlic and coriander. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to the lowest possible setting and simmer very gently for one hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
2. Pour mixture into a sieve, if desired, to remove the blueberry skins. Store, tightly covered, in refrigerator for up to two months.
web exclusive: For a great blueberry muffin recipe, visit Cooking with Judie Byrd at fwtx.com.
Judie Byrd is the founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and Super Suppers. To submit recipe ideas: contact Judie at judie@judiebyrd.com.
Special thanks to Central Market for providing the groceries needed to prepare these dishes.
by Celestina Phillips
In order to create our 9th annual Best of fort Worth lIstIng, we asked our readers to scour the city and round up Fort Worth’s finest. The mission was grueling, but after devouring steaks, sipping mojitos, indulging in pedicures and browsing boutiques, our faithful Fort Worthians declared what is truly best about our city. In addition to some new and surprising choices, we have added several categories. So enjoy the following pages and take careful note. And remember, don’t let this issue leave your side. After all, it’s the “Best Read” in Tarrant County.
Places to Play (40)
Shopping (42)
Eat/Drink (45)
Nightlife (50)
Services (52)
Off the Wall (56)
* All the businesses on the following pages satisfy at least one of the following criteria: is a local business; is a national business that was founded in North Texas; is a national business that has eight or less locations; or is considered a national landmark.
Best Annual Event
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
Tens of thousands venture to downtown Fort Worth annually for this premiere four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event. mainstreetartsfestival.org
817.336.2787
Staff Pick: Mayfest mayfest.org
Best Annual Fundraiser
A Wish With Wings Children with life-threatening diseases have their wishes granted thanks to this non-
profit organization. awishwithwings.org
817.469.9474
Staff Pick: Jewel Charity Ball jewelcharity.org
Best Elevator Ride
Carter Burgess
It’s a long, but smooth ride, traveling up to 40 floors to the Petroleum Club at the top.
777 Main St.
817.735.6000
Staff Pick: Reata At The Backstage Club 3301 W. Lancaster Ave. 817.348.0642
Best Family Getaway
Fort Worth Zoo
Parents will be just as intrigued
Best Place To Be Cowboyed Up Stockyards
Buy boots at Fincher’s, jeans at Maverick and hats at M.L. Leddy’s without traveling more than half a block. fortworthstockyards.org
Staff Pick: Cowtown Ball cowtownball.com
as the kids are with elephants, tiger cubs, cheetahs and more. fortworthzoo.com
1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817.759.7500
Staff Pick: Great Wolf Lodge greatwolf.com/grapevine/lodge 100 Great Wolf Dr., Grapevine 800.693.9653
Best Fort Worth Team To Watch
Fort Worth Cats
America’s favorite pastime is even better in Fort Worth, with comfortable seating, cold beer, a great downtown view and a championship contending team.
fwcats.com
301 NE 6th St. 817.226.2287
Staff Pick: TCU Frogs gofrogs.cstv.com
Best Golf Course
Colonial Country Club
Consistently rated as one of the best in America, the 18-hole, par 70 course hosts a popular PGA tour event each year.
colonialfw.com
3735 Country Club Circle 817.927.4201
Staff Pick: Colonial Country Club
Best Local Theater
Bass Hall
Bass Hall recently celebrated 10 years since it changed Fort Worth’s cultural community upon its emergence. basshall.com
525 Commerce St. 817.212.4200
Staff Pick: Bass Hall
Best Off-Leash Dog Park
Fort
Woof Dog Park
Let the dogs loose and let them sniff, jump and run wild in one of the nation's top dog parks. fortwoof.org
Staff Pick: Fort Woof Dog Park
Best New Development
Montgomery Plaza
Patio dining, funky shops, wine tastings and a Starbucks, of course, make this plaza comfortable and eclectic.
montgomeryplaza.com
Staff Pick: Montgomery Plaza
Best New Hotel
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Enjoy spacious high-rise balconies overlooking the cityscape and a rooftop bar, pool and patio at this luxury hotel. omnihotels.com
1300 Houston St. 817.535.6664
Staff Pick: Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Best Place To Bicycle Trinity Trails
While it’s not yet commonplace for cyclists to share roads with motorists, the Trinity provides miles of scenic, bicycle-friendly pathways. trinitytrails.og
Staff Pick: River Legacy Parks in Arlington riverlegacy.org
Best Place To Contemplate
Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Away from the racket of everyday life, the colorful gardens instantly provide a serene setting that is perfect for contemplating. fwbg.org
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817.871.7686
Staff Pick: Modern Art Museum themodern.org
3200 Darnell St. 817.738.9215
Best Place To Dally Up Your Steel Horse
Best Place To Get The Blues
Scat Jazz Lounge
Sundance Square’s swanky underground lounge sets the stage for smooth jazz with dark curtains, glowing candles and live acts. scatjazzlounge.com
111 W. 4Th St.
817.870.9100
Staff Pick: Scat Jazz Lounge
Malone’s Pub
While not really known as a biker bar, those looking to drink comfortably without a lot of hassle will find peace at this downtown pub. malonespub.com
904 Houston St. 817.332.5330
Staff Pick: Underground Ice House & Grill undergroundicehouse.com
1117 E. Belknap St. 817.334.0123
Best Place To Get Spooked
Boo At The Zoo
Never too scary and always fun for any age, the animals stay up late for this Halloween soiree. fortworthzoo.com
1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817.759.7500
Staff Pick: Hangman’s
House Of Horrors hangmans.com
300 W. Fwy. 817.336.4264
Best Place To Get Wired
Billy Miner’s Saloon
Most don’t associate a nostalgic saloon with wireless Internet, but Billy Miner’s mixes old Western charm with new-age technology. billyminerssaloon.com
Best Place To Get Your Game On Fox and Hound English
Pub & Grille
An entire second floor of billiards tables and even checker boards built into the bar guarantee plenty of fun and games. tentcorp.com
603 Houston St. 817.338.9200
Staff Pick: Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille
Best Place To Hear Contemporary
Christian Music
Christ Chapel Bible Church
The congregation’s commitment to contemporary praise is evident in the soulful sounds that echo throughout the sanctuary during worship.
3740 Birchman Ave. 817.731.4329
Staff Pick: Fellowship Church
fellowshipchurch.com
508 Carroll St. 817.258.6300
Best Place To Hear The Gospel
Mount Gilead
Baptist Church
Experience an uplifting sermon with some of the friendliest people you will ever meet at this historic downtown church.
600 Grove St.
817.336.2695
Staff Pick: Mount Gilead Baptist Church
Best Place To Host A Rehearsal Dinner
Fort Worth Zoo
The professional catering staff will impress with delectable fare served indoors or outdoors amongst the wildlife.
fortworthzoo.com
1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817.759.7500
Staff Pick: Joe T. Garcia’s joets.com
2201 N. Commerce St. 817.626.4356
Best Place To Roll VIP
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Fine dining in Fort Worth is defined by Del Frisco’s, where regulars show status and impress clients or dates.
delfriscos.com
812 Main St.
817.877.3999
Staff Pick: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Best Place To Spot A Redneck
Texas Motor Speedway
Ricky Bobby’s right at home with RV-filled parking lots, plenty of mullets and beer can-smashing during race weekends.
texasmotorspeedway.com
817.215.8500
Staff Pick: Cowtown Speedway cowtownspeedway.com
3921 Kennedale New Hope Rd., Kennedale
817.478.9952
Best Place To Treat A Mid-Life Crisis
Autobahn
A flashy new Jaguar or Porsche masks graying hairs and baldspots very nicely.
shopautobahn.com
2848 White Settlement Rd.
817.390.3757
Staff Pick: Frank Kent Motor Company
3800 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth
888.231.4670
3535 W. Loop 820, Fort Worth
888.231.5012
frankkent.com
Best Place To Watch A Pool Guy
River Crest Country Club
Where beautiful people go to sunbathe and frolic around the water’s edge, as well as admire the help.
1501 Western Ave.
817.738.9221
Staff Pick: River Crest Country Club
Best Place To Wear Out The Kids
Fort Worth Zoo
After exploring and romping through all pathways and exhibits, kids will snooze straight through to the next morning.
fortworthzoo.com
1989 Colonial Pkwy.
817.759.7500
Staff Pick: Fort Worth Zoo
Best Private Party Room
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle
Steak House
Beautiful decor, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service combine for seamless private events where every desire of the diner is met.
delfriscos.com
812 Main St. 817.877.3999
Staff Pick: The Vault thevaultdfw.com 525 Taylor St. 817.348.9828
Best Public Humiliation
Four Day Weekend
You never know how silly you look until one of the improv guys impersonates you in front of a crowd of strangers. fourdayweekend.com
312 Houston St. 817.226.4329
Staff Pick: Four Day Weekend
Best Stroll
Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Veer off the busy lanes of University Drive and meander amongst
tranquil gardens and sweetsmelling scenery. fwbg.org
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817.871.7686
Staff Pick: Trinity Trails trinitytrails.org
Best Thrill Ride
The Titan At Six Flags
817.336.1009
Staff Pick: Reata
Best Baby Gear
Zoe & Jack
Riders may want to steer clear of the park’s new alcoholic beverage selections when flying high on this monster rollercoaster. sixflags.com
Staff Pick: Batman At Six Flags sixflags.com
Best Urban Makeout Point
Inspiration Point
Slowly falling apart and now with no roof, this former picnic shelter with a panoramic view of Lake Worth requires quite the drive to mug down.
Staff Pick: Parking In Color Parking Garage Opposite The Convention Center
Best View Of The City
Epic Helicopters
Based at Meacham Airport, Epic provides instruction, aerial photography, animal herding, sales, leasing and more. epichelicopters.com
4201 N. Main St. 817.625.1800
Staff Pick: Omni Fort Worth Hotel Terrace omnihotels.com
1300 Houston St. 817.535.6664
Best View While You Eat Reata
Said view is apparent when dining rooftop, overlooking the bustling sidewalks and flurry of activity in Sundance Square. reata.net
310 Houston St.
Find frilly outfits, super cute gifts and furniture all nestled in a cozy little refurbished cottage off Camp Bowie Boulevard. zoeandjack.com
5137 Birchman Ave. 817.989.2200
Staff Pick: Zoe & Jack
Best Bridal Store
Bliss Bridal
This modern and innovative salon offers both couture and timeless designs, and treats brides with personalized service and attention.
blissfw.com 833 Foch St. 817.332.4696
Staff Pick: Bliss Bridal
Best Bridesmaid Dresses Ocones
Barbara Ocone began designing for Neiman’s bridal salon in the 1960s, later opening her own bridal shop in the early 1980s. ocones.com
6500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. C 817.732.4457
Staff Pick: Ocones
Best Custom Strings Ridglea Music
This Camp Bowie shop believes “making music makes you smarter,” and has been teaching and providing musical instruments since 1955.
ridgleamusic.com
6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 133 817.731.1831
Staff Pick: Driskill Guitars driskillguitars.com
2800 Shamrock Ave., Ste. A 817.336.0600
Best Jewelry/Accessories Grissom’s
Since 1967, Grissom’s has been one of Fort Worth’s premier destinations for sparkling diamonds, colored stones, watches, precious metals and more. grissoms.com 9524 Camp Bowie Blvd. W. 817.244.9754
Best Downtown Store
Leddy’s Ranch At Sundance
With chic Western gear, fine leather goods and beautiful window displays, Leddy’s represents Fort Worth’s mantra of cowboys and culture.
leddys.com
410 Houston St.
817.336.0800
Staff Pick: Earth Bones
308 Main St.
817.332.2662
Best Garden Furniture
Into The Garden
Offering custom design services for patio and outdoor living with furniture lines by Kingsley-Bate, a leader in teak, woodard and KNF mosaic.
intothegarden.com
4600 Dexter Ave.
817.336.4686
Staff Pick: Yard Art Patio myyardart.com
Staff Pick: Ruby’s shopruby.com 1540 S. University Dr., Ste. 106 817.332.7829
6407 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville
817.421.2414
Best High-End One-Stop Shop
Neiman Marcus
Carrying fashion’s premier designers and beauty’s best product lines, Neiman’s is Fort Worth’s staple for luxe living. neimanmarcus.com
2100 Green Oaks Rd. 817.738.3581
Staff Pick: University Park Village universityparkvillage.com
1612 S. University Dr. 817.332.5700
Best Home Furnishings
Dorian’s Interior Design
Peruse the extensive fabric library and schedule an appointment with one of Dorian’s state registered professional designers for a home consultation. doriansdesigns.com 2701 S. Hulen St.
Patrons can be commemorated into a “ring of honor” after trying 200 different beers. beerknurd.com
111 E. Fourth St. 817.336.7470
Staff Pick: Ginger Man ftworth.gingermanpub.com
3716 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.886.2327
Best Birthday Cake
Harper’s Blue Bonnet Bakery
From chocolate fudge and Italian cream to strawberry with real cream cheese icing, birthdays are sweet with a cake from Blue Bonnet.
bluebonnetbakery.com
3905 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.4233
Staff Pick: Harper’s Blue Bonnet Bakery
Best Breakfast
Ol’ South Pancake House
Dutch babies, crisp bacon and fried eggs over-easy taste mighty fine whether served at 9 a.m. or 3 a.m. at this neighborhood landmark.
Best Children’s Clothing
Zoe & Jack
Unlike mass-market chains, find fashionable, quality kids’ wear that won’t be seen on every child in town.
zoeandjack.com 5137 Birchman Ave. 817.989.2200
Staff Pick: Zoe & Jack
1509 S. University Dr. 817.336.0311
Staff Pick: Yogi’s Bagel Café yogisbagelcafe.resercom.net 2710 S. Hulen St. 817.921.4500
Best Bring Your Own Beer
Nonna Tata
The authentic Italian food is the star at this tiny Magnolia Avenue dive, where providing your own brew allows Donatella Trotti more time to spend on her culinary masterpieces. 1400 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.332.0250
Staff Pick: Babes Chicken Dinner House babeschicken.com
120 S. Main St., Burleson 817.447.3400
Best Bring Your Own Wine
Nonna Tata
Sure diners can create their own spirited cocktail, but we recommend pairing your own wine with the savory Italian dishes. 1400 W. Magnolia Ave.
Best Kids’ Menu
Purple Cow
Kids love the signature purple ice cream, burgers and dogs while parents get to partake in “adult” shakes, patty melts and more.
4601 W. Fwy., Ste. 150 817.737.7177
Staff Pick: Buckaroo’s Soda Shoppe
140 E. Exchange Ave. 817.624.6631
817.332.0250
Staff Pick: Park Hill Cafe
2974 Park Hill Dr. 817.921.5660
Best Burger Kincaid’s
The historic hamburger grill has repeatedly won this title, and has even been recognized as offering the best burger in the USA. kincaidshamburgers.com
Deliciously overwhelming, the cheese aisle here, which is overflowing with dozens of savory varieties, deserves its own area code.
centralmarket.com
4651 W. Fwy.
817.989.4700
1425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake 817.310.5600
Staff Pick: Central Market
Best Chicken-Fried Steak
Reata
Crusty, batter-dipped and so big it hangs over the plate, this tender steak is served piping hot with cracked pepper cream gravy. reata.net
310 Houston St.
817.336.1009
Staff Pick: Reata
Best Chips & Salsa
Uncle Julio’s
Patrons love to inhale the warm, light and crispy tortilla chips and spicy, tangy salsa, especially when paired with a cold margarita. unclejulios.com
5301 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.377.2777
Staff Pick: Rio Mambo
Tex Mex y Mas riomambo.com
6125 SW Loop 820 817.423.3124
5150 Hwy. 121, Colleyville 817.354.3124
Best
Cupcake Cupcake Cottage
Holding its own despite new local competition, the cute cottage’s fresh-baked daily offerings still take the cake in Fort Worth. thecupcakecottage.com
5015 El Campo Ave.
817.732.5670
Staff Pick: Sublime Bakery sublimebakery.com
5512 Bellaire Dr. S. 817.570.9630
Best Dessert
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
The praline parfait with Myer’s dark rum and pecan butter sauce is heavenly, but the bread pudding with Jack Daniel’s sauce woos us every time. delfriscos.com
812 Main St. 817.877.3999
Staff Pick: Café Aspen cafeaspen.com
6103 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.0838
Best Finger
Lickin’ Food
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
This juicy fried chicken is served family style in a relaxed setting that’s both flip-flop and fingerlickin’ friendly. babeschicken.com
120 S. Main St., Burleson
817.447.3400
Staff Pick: H3 Ranch H3ranch.com
109 Exchange Ave. 817.624.1246
Best Guilty Pleasure
Elegant Cakery
Chocolate devil’s food with chocolate mousse icing and melt-inyour-mouth yellow butter cake are just two of this Southlake bakery’s guilty pleasures. elegantcakery.com
2707 E. Southlake Blvd., #140, Southlake
817.488.7580
Staff Pick: Mama’s Pizza mamaspizzas.net
1813 Berry St. 817.923.3541
5800 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.6262
Best Hole In The Wall
Fred’s Texas Café
To be featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” this month, Fred’s is Fort Worth’s most famous hole in the wall. fredstexascafe.com
915 Currie St. 817.332.0083
Staff Pick: Fred’s Texas Cafe
Best Ice Cream
Curly’s Frozen Custard
So creamy and delicious, especially mixed with candies or cookies, it doesn’t matter that Curly’s Custard is technically not ice cream.
curlysfrozencustard.com
4017 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.763.8700
Staff Pick: Curly’s Frozen Custard
Best Japanese
Tokyo Café
Succulent dishes include baked avocado stuffed with crab and tiger shrimp and creamy edamame hummus with yucca chips.
thetokyocafe.com
5121 Pershing Ave. 817.737.8568
Staff Pick: Japanese Palace japanesepalace.net 8445 Camp Bowie W. 817.244.0144
Best Late-Night Bite
Ol’ South Pancake House
Find all walks of life during witching hours including studious college kids, bar-hoppers, third-shift workers and more. 1509 S. University Dr. 817.336.0311
Staff Pick: Ol’ South Pancake House
Best Margarita
Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas
The popular Texas-sized margarita the restaurant is known for is tall, refreshing and just as potent as it looks.
riomambo.com
6125 SW Loop 820 817.423.3124
5150 Hwy. 121, Colleyville 817.354.3124
Staff Pick: Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas
Best Martini M Lounge
This swanky lounge offers pages of martinis that span beyond the basic wedding cake or key lime pie varieties. mfortworth.com 835 Foch St. 817.850.9900
Staff Pick: My Martini mymartinibistro.com 859 NE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington 817.461.4424
Patrons line up at downtown’s Cuban-inspired oasis for this cool drink made with fresh limes, mint leaves, simple syrup and rum. embargofw.com
210 E. 8th St. 817.870.9750
Staff Pick: Embargo
Best Outdoor Dining
Joe T. Garcia’s Lush greenery, paved stone pathways, poolside tables and thirstquenching margaritas combine for Fort Worth’s premiere patio. joets.com
2201 N. Commerce St. 817.626.4356
Staff Pick: Joe T. Garcia’s
Staff Pick: The Red Oven Bowen & Park Row, Arlington 817.274.1423
Best Pasta
Nonna Tata
Store-bought pasta will never taste the same after you take a bite of Donnatelli Trotti’s freshrolled pasta, just like her grandma used to make it.
1400 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.332.0250
Staff Pick: Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant piccolomondo.com
829 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington 817.265.9174
Best Pizza
Taverna
The thin, airy crust is fired in a woodstone oven and not overly sauced, and varieties include prosciutto with arugula and pear with gorgonzola. tavernabylombardi.com
450 Throckmorton St. 817.885.7502
Staff Pick: Mama’s Pizza mamaspizzas.net 1813 Berry St.
817.923.3541
5800 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.6262
Best New Restaurant
Grace
Boasting a very contemporary menu and atmosphere, Grace breaks the mold of Fort Worth’s usual fine dining scene. gracefortworth.com
777 Main St.
817.877.3388
Staff Pick: Eddie V’s eddiev.com
3120 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000
Best Prime Rib
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
It’s not offered on the restaurant’s normal menu, but when downtown’s premier steakhouse offers prime rib for special occasion brunches and events, the tender, flavorful cuts of beef are in high demand.
delfriscos.com
812 Main St.
817.877.3999
Staff Pick: H3 Ranch h3ranch.com
109 E. Exchange Ave. 817.624.1246
Best Salad Mi Cocina
The Rico Salad features sliced avocados, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken or beef fajitas, and a light and creamy avocado dressing.
mcrowd.com
509 Main St.
817.877.3600
4601 W. Fwy., Ste. 100 817.569.1444
Staff Pick: Café Aspen
Tenderloin Salad cafeaspen.com
6103 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.0838
Best Salad Bar
The Fort Worth Club
Executive Chef Tim Prefontaine won gold at the Culinary Olympics in 2008, and is creating buzz with his delicious menu creativity.
fortworthclub.com
306 W. 7th St. 817.336.7211
Staff Pick: The Fort Worth Club
Best Sandwich Great Outdoors
Complement these fresh and abundant subs with the likes of peppers, sprouts and even sunflower seeds.
There are more than 40 different varieties of sashimi (raw fish without rice) at this sushi hot spot, including spicy tuna, eel and flying fish eggs. sushiaxiom.net
4625 Donnelly Ave. 817.735.9100
Staff Pick: Sushi Axiom
Best Seafood
Eddie V’s
The Wok-Fried Salt & Pepper
Shrimp is like candy on the lips, and plump, buttery scallops burst with flavor.
eddiev.com
3120 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000
Staff Pick: Truluck’s trulucks.com
1420 Plaza Pl., Southlake 817.912.0500
Best Steak
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
While many try, none have yet
duplicated the reputation Del Frisco’s has for creating the perfect steak.
delfriscos.com
812 Main St.
817.877.3999
Staff Pick: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Best Sushi
Piranha Killer Sushi
Sushi doesn’t get any trendier, or tastier, than at Piranha Killer Sushi, where rolls break barriers in creativity.
Using the Candela GentleLASE system, Dr. Atkins and Dr. Motley provide a more comfortable, effective laser hair removal procedure.
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1250 8th Ave., Ste. 320 817.924.2111
Staff Pick: European Skincare Institute euroskincare.com
6038 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.731.0707
6201 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville 817.251.8484
Best Manicure/ Pedicure
Skyline
Nails
The large staff is always ready and eager to keep nails and toes in ship-shape in this bright, airy salon that’s conveniently located
Best Tailor Tailoring By Rios
Providing services for ladies and men including alterations, hemming, patching, resizing, restyling, zipper repair and more.
3017 Lackland Rd.
817.732.5235
Staff Pick: Angel’s Tailor angelstailorshop.com
4831 Camp Bowie Blvd.
817.735.4346
off Seventh Street.
skylinenailspa.com
501 Carroll St., Ste. 612 817.885.7333
Staff Pick: Hollywood Nails
hollywood-nails-spa.com
6248 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.735.8100
Best Massage
European Skincare Institute
For nearly 30 years, this Camp Bowie spa has set the bar for the ultimate in relaxation and stressrelieving massage.
euroskincare.com
6038 Camp Bowie Blvd.
817.731.0707
6201 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville 817.251.8484
Staff Pick: Daired’s daireds.com
2400 W. I-20, Arlington
817.465.9797
Best Old-Fashioned
Barber West 7th Street
Barber Shop
Regulars enjoy warm shave cream, steamy towels, oldfashioned razor shaves and great conversation.
701 Barden St.
817.332.8702
Staff Pick: West 7th Street Barber Shop
Best Shoe Repair
Ridglea Shoe Repair
Attention to detail and honest business relationships have built a reputation of integrity for Ridglea Shoe Repair.
3204 Winthrop Ave.
817.737.9711
Staff Pick: Ridglea Shoe Repair
Best Travel Agent
Sanders Travel
Twenty friendly, well-traveled specialists are available to help plan your most memorable domestic and international getaways.
sanderstravel.com
6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 288 817.731.3335
Staff Pick: Sanders Travel
Best Hangover Remedy
Lambert’s Brunch
Prevent hangover headaches by indulging in bottomless mimosas, perfect for washing down prime rib, crab benedict, omelets and more.
lambertsfortworth.com
2731 White Settlement Rd. 817.882.1161
Staff Pick: Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1961
Best Homegrown Band
Green River Ordinance
MTV named these dapper dudes one of the top 20 college bands in the U.S. in 2008. greenriverordinance.com
Staff Pick: Eli Young Band eliyoungband.com
Best
PeopleWatching Sundance Square
Perch against any street-side window and see dozens of locals and out-of-towners visiting every day for dining, shopping and entertainment. sundancesquare.com
Staff Pick: 8.0’s Patio eightobar.com
111 E. 3rd St.
817.336.0880
Best Person To Watch In 2009
Wendy Davis
Attorney, CEO for Republic Title and former Fort Worth City Council member, Davis is now making waves in Austin in the Texas senate District 10.
Staff Pick: Eric Fox, Fort Worth City Councilman, District 3
Best Place To Avoid Fort Worth Zoo During Spring Break
Amazingly, attendance keeps growing despite all of the news coverage this annual traffic nightmare receives. fortworthzoo.com
1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817.759.7500
Staff Pick: I-30 Near The New Dallas Cowboys Stadium
Best Place To Count Plastic Surgery
Southlake Town Square
What else is a housewife to do besides have her face poked and stretched, and then strut around the town square?
The gals are on the prowl in the V lounge, where dresses and blouses can never be cut too low. eddiev.com
3120 W. 7th St.
817.336.8000
Staff Pick: Bar At Eddie V’s
Best Place To Get A Speeding Ticket
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Most Attractive News Anchor
Tracy Kornet
Anchor by day and musician by night, Kornet sings lead in the Eleven21 Band and was once a back-up dancer for a Japanese pop star. cbs11tv.com
Staff Pick: Ginger Allen with CBS 11 cbs11tv.com
Anywhere on Camp Bowie Boulevard
While the brick roads should be enough to slow speedsters, traffic cops often sit on the medians to ensure friendly driving.
Staff Pick: Westbound I-30 and 820 W
Best Public Restroom
Bass Hall
With attention to detail in design, the music notes decorating the walls in the women’s restroom are from the scores of composer
Antonín Dvorák. basshall.com
525 Commerce St. 817.212.4200
Staff Pick: Piranha Killer
Sushi Downtown piranhakillersushi.com
335 W. 3rd St., Sundance Square 817.348.0200
Best Radio Personality
Hal Jay of WBAP News/Talk 820 AM
A member of the WBAP team since 1981, Hal Jay has one of
the most recognizable laughs in town.
wbap.com
Staff Pick: Jody Dean on 98.7 KLUV kluv.com
Best Sportscaster
Newy Scruggs of KXAS (NBC5)
An all-around likeable guy, the “Newdawg” is not only a sportscaster, but a talk show host, commentator and writer.
nbcdfw.com
Staff Pick: Babe
Laufenberg on CBS 11 cbs11tv.com
Best Community Mentor
Michael Guinn
He is the founder of Fort Worth National Poetry Slams, where he reminds us to “laugh hard, love truly and forgive quickly.”
mikeguinn.com
Staff pick: Rosie Moncrief
Most Accurate Weather Forecast
David Finfrock of KXAS (NBC 5)
Chief Meteorologist David Finfrock joined NBC 5 in 1975 and provides decades of experience in forecasting unpredictable Texas weather.
nbcdfw.com
Staff Pick: Larry Mowry with CBS 11 cbs11tv.com
Most Eligible Bachelor Michael Bornitz
This dashing young financial professional serves as the president of the Fort Worth Young Alumni Chapter.
Staff Pick: Scott Watson
Most Eligible Bachelorette
Wendy Davis
Known for her intelligence and compassion, she’s a TCU and Harvard alumna and proud mother of two.
Staff Pick: Karen Fortson-Davis
Most Missed Restaurant
29 Degrees Tavern
Although the location was replaced with an equally festive counterpart, we miss the perfectly cold brew and casual atmosphere of the tavern.
Staff Pick: La Madeleine Downtown
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Alan Meeker exudes both grace and power as he takes a shot during a recent match.
photo by Alex Pacheco
Of Kings Cowboysand
The journey from Cowtown to the heights of American polo.
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
photos by Jason Kindig and Rebecca Bollenbach june
Considered a sport for royalty, polo evokes certain romantic images of glamorous spectators in high fashion, sipping from champagne flutes under stark white tents alongside manicured greens. The crowd creates an ambiance as elegant as the sport itself. This jet-set recreation is more likely to be found in the social pages than in the sports pages. Therein lies the seeming contradiction of American polo finding a home among Texas cowboys and ranchers. However, when considering the fundamental requirements of polo—a good rider with a good horse—it makes perfect sense.
As the polo-pony business became more lucrative, cowboys began training and selling these horses, as well as picking up the mallet themselves. Polo continues to thrive in Cowtown today. From early on, many Easterners felt that polo was much too sophisticated a game to be mastered by such rough players; history reveals otherwise.
Rough Riders
Cecil Smith was one such cowboy from Llano, Texas, who had been riding since the age of 3. Although he seemed destined to become a cowpuncher, Smith shook loose the Llano dust and quickly became one of the greatest players to ever swing a mallet. This by-thebootstraps player carried a 10-goal rating, the highest possible rating in polo, from 1938 to 1962 and dominated the sport for nearly three decades. Crowds thronged the fields to watch the hard-riding Texan put to shame some of the best riders of the East. He went on to lead a group of dusty cowboys to take the national championship away from the East Coast in 1933 and later led a U.S. team that toured England and won five titles, including the King’s Coronation Cup, in 1938.
Smith’s long and colorful career allowed him an opportunity to play with such stars as Walt Disney, Will Rogers and Reginald Denny. Rogers once famously wrote of Smith in his newspaper column: “Well, the hillbillies beat the dudes and took the polo championship of the world right out of the drawing room and into the bunkhouse.”
In 1990, when the Polo Hall of Fame began, Smith was elected on the first ballot. His citation read: “Cecil Smith was endowed with unquestionable talents both as a horseman and polo player. With determination and fortitude, he developed his abilities to perfection. Over the years, he played more fields with more players than perhaps anyone else in polo. He has always been, and still is the inspirational leader of the game.”
tion, which is the governing body for polo in the United States. He serves as governor at large on the Executive Committee and chairman of the High Goal Committee. Charles humbly recalls his most memorable moments in polo: “It’s a tie between winning the US Open five times and getting into the Polo Hall of Fame, which was neat because my dad was in there too.”
While Cecil did influence him to play polo, he always pushed Charles to get his college education above everything else. Cecil only had an 8th grade education because after his father received a serious head injury from falling off a horse, Cecil was forced to quit school and work on the ranch full time. Charles remembers, “It was very tempting to give up school when I had become a good polo player. I encourage players to continue their education. Nowadays there are colleges with great polo programs where players can graduate and still be a skilled polo player; have their cake and eat it too.”
Smith’s son, Charles, now resides west of Fort Worth and went on to reach the level of seven goals in 1966 and was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 2004. Today, Charles plays recreationally and trains polo ponies. He is also involved with the United States Polo Associa-
Taking The Reins
Texas Christian University offers unique opportunities through their polo club that competes in the Central Region against such teams as the University of Texas, Colorado State University, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State University. In 2004, KC Beal and Molly Musselman enrolled at TCU with the intent of bringing polo to the school.
The two played polo throughout high school, competed locally and both came from families very involved in the sport. Beal’s grandfather played as did her parents. She was MVP at last year’s Polo on the Prairie, which is a local fundraising event the Musselman family is behind. Polo on the Prairie, which presents the fast-paced sport with a Texas twist, is a springtime tradition. The 23rd annual event was held on May 3 at the Musselman Brothers’ Lazy 3 Ranch in Albany, Texas. Spectators come each year to enjoy the
Polo remains unaltered through generations of play. After decades of leading the sport, Cecil Smith (above) retained that special bond between horse and rider late into his life.
june 2009 Fort Worth,
Gaining increasing popularity, polo embodies the determination, skill and sportsmanship unlike any other sport. KC Beal (below) played an integral part in launching polo at the local collegiate level.
championship match, barbecue dinner, country music and grand finale of spectacular fireworks. The event funds several key areas at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
TCU was an easy choice for the girls because of its proximity to Brushy Creek Ranch in Burleson, the No. 1 polo training facility in Texas, which is currently used by the team. While Beal admits the first two years were extremely rough, TCU has gone on to recently win the regionals and play in the nationals. Beal explains what she has found to be the most important requirement for polo: “Respect … for the horses, the players and the game.” Musselman and Beal both graduated in 2008, but the TCU polo club still stands strong.
Jesse Upchurch, owner of Brushy Creek Ranch, was inducted this year into the Polo Hall of Fame for his avid support of Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Polo. His ranch, which he donates year-round to the Polo Training Foundation to support its teaching programs, offers the basics of horse care and polo. It also serves as a full-time facility for high school and college games, clinics and summer camps.
Robin Sanchez, director and head instructor at Brushy Creek, feels that polo is for everyone, not just the incredibly wealthy. “Polo is like owning a boat. You can either have a bass boat with an outboard motor, or you can have a yacht,” Sanchez says. Either way, she emphasizes that every good player must possess “horsemanship and a desire to be constantly challenged.” She explains why cowboys and ranchers have so easily made the transition to polo player: “They view the horse as their teammate and have an unparalleled communication with their horse. These are essential to the game of polo.” Sanchez has experience in barrel racing, rodeo, jumping and cutting. She says she uses all of this experience when training polo ponies. “It’s undoubtedly the phenomenal horses that keep me in the sport.”
Born And Bred
Almost all polo players agree on the fact that a horse’s performance accounts for about 75 percent of the game, because it doesn’t matter how good a player you are if you can’t get to the ball first. It takes a consummate commitment and exorbitant expense to train and care for polo ponies, which are considered to be the greatest animal athletes. They must be well trained for riding, respond quickly to leg cues, hold a particular gate, work well with other horses and be desensitized to the equipment. All of this is in addition to grooming, diet and exercise.
Amazingly, these equine athletes reach speeds of more than 35
mph during the match, which accounts for why more than one pony is needed during the game. Each player has a string of ponies, and tired mounts must be changed for fresh mounts between or during chukkers. A polo pony will run the equivalent of three Kentucky Derbys in a given match, as the field they are playing on encompasses an area of nine football fields.
Alan Meeker, avid polo player and enthusiast, is president of Crestview Farm located on 2,000 acres in Southwest Tarrant County and 150 acres in Aiken, South Carolina. Crestview Farm currently has around 40 thoroughbreds that are trained for the sport he describes as “hockey on horses.” Meeker has played in Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Dubai and the Dominican Republic. For Crestview Farm ponies, the trainers seek out the best breeding stock in the world. Meeker details the amount of conditioning that goes into these horses: “Our thoroughbreds receive chiropractic care, acupuncture, supplements and exercise. These horses go to war on the polo field. They need high-octane fuel to do what they do.”
Outside of being the president of Reata, one of Fort Worth’s favorite restaurants, Mike Micallef has spent his fair share of time on the field. “Most people will say that the best polo ponies come from Argentina because that is where the majority of them come from. I know that you need a thoroughbred because they have the greater lung capacity to handle the intensity of the sport,” Micallef says. He describes his fascination with polo: “I got my start with horses in team roping, where you’re done in 10 seconds. In polo, you’re out there going for an hour and a half. The adrenaline rush lasts longer.” Micallef and his father, Al, formed the Reata Polo Team in 2003. The following year, the team won the Silver Cup in Argentina. The Micallefs also ran the Reata Polo School at their CF Ranch until they recently made the decision to focus on racing horses. While Micallef is no longer competing in matches, he can still be found from time to time out at Brushy Creek Ranch with mallet in hand.
To experience the game today, Las Colinas Polo Club is the premier polo club serving Dallas and Fort Worth. The Club hosts more than 20 tournaments a year, drawing players from all over the world. Every Sunday during the season, from May to mid-November, spectators can enjoy an afternoon of polo and high society. Guests are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to the match to receive an introduction to polo including the rules and rich history of the sport.
While polo is the oldest of all equestrian team sports, the excitement of the game remains contagious. Continued growth at the collegiate level promises a bright future for the sport. The appreciation and understanding of that special bond between horse and rider is universal whether your background happens to be in royalty or in ranching.
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Uno Chicago Bar & Grill Chicago’s original deep dish pizzeria is right in the heart of Sundance Square. Uno has surrounded its famous deep dish pizza with many colorful and exciting menu items. New favorites include Lemon Basil Salmon, Chicken Gorgonzola, Baked Stuffed Chicken, Classic Cobb Salad and organic flatbread pizzas. At lunchtime Uno offers a variety of items that will be served within ten minutes. Uno’s full service bar has many excellent signature drinks that compliment any meal. After the show, stop in for a slice of cheesecake or try Uno’s award winning Deep Dish Sundae. A fast and friendly staff is eager to serve you. For call ahead seating or to book a large party, please call 817-885-8667.
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Understanding tUmmy tUcks
Q: What is a tummy tuck?
Abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) is the removal of excess lower abdominal skin with or without tightening the underlying abdominal muscle fascia. Several factors affect the shape and contour of the abdomen, including the aging process, pregnancy and weight fluctuations. Careful examination of the abdomen allows a plastic surgeon to determine what needs correction. If the only issue is excess skin, a skin-only abdominoplasty may be recommended. When the abdominal muscles and fascia (connective tissue overlying the muscles) have been stretched out by pregnancy and/or significant weight fluctuations, tightening of the muscle fascia is recommended.
Q: Do I need to be at my ideal weight to have a tummy tuck?
If a patient is within five to 10 pounds of his/ her goal, it’s probably okay to proceed with surgery. If a patient has another 20 to 30 pounds to lose, it is advisable to wait. If the weight is lost before surgery, the abdominal skin will remain tighter for a longer period of time. If surgery is performed before weight loss, the skin will loosen, and the final result will be less than ideal.
Q: I’ve heard of a mini tummy tuck. What is it?
There are a number of different names for limited abdominoplasties. The bottom line is that the only way to know for sure what needs to be repaired or corrected is to properly assess the problem. Skin excess may occur above the belly button, below the belly button or over the entire abdomen. The muscles and fascia may be lax and in need of repair or tight with a normal contour. A mini-tummy tuck implies that the skin excess is confined to the lower abdomen and that the muscle fascia needs little or no repair.
Q: If I have an abdominoplasty, will it make my hips look bigger?
Women tend to store excess fat in the lower abdomen, hips and outer thighs. If there is excess fat in the hip area, an abdominoplasty may make the hips look bigger. Your surgeon should address this during the consultation and point out the hips and other areas that could be of concern to you postoperatively if not addressed along with your tummy tuck. Liposuction of the hips is commonly performed with a tummy tuck.
Q: Can abdominoplasties be combined with other surgery?
Abdominoplasty is often combined with liposuction, breast surgery or cosmetic facial surgery. The only limitation is the duration of the surgery and the health and safety of the patient. It actually makes sense to combine surgeries from the standpoint of time off work, limited anesthetic risk and the overall expense. Some surgeons offer a reduction in surgical fees if more than one procedure is performed at the same time.
Q: If I have pregnancy stretch marks, will they be gone after my tummy tuck? What about a C-section scar?
Stretch marks often occur around or below the belly button, in which case a full tummy tuck allows the removal or repositioning of the stretch marks to the lower abdomen. If the stretch marks extend above the belly button, the best that can be achieved is repositioning of the stretch marks to the lower abdomen. C-section scarring and overhanging skin can also be corrected with the tummy tuck.
Q: How long before I can return to work after a tummy tuck?
Your time off work depends on the type of tummy tuck, your health preoperatively and
your job. For return to a relatively sedentary job, the smaller procedures require about a week and the more extensive abdominoplasties with liposuction require about two weeks down time. It may take up to eight to 10 weeks to return to strenuous exercise.
Careful examination of the abdomen allows a plastic surgeon to determine what needs correction.
Q: Will I need to stay bent over after surgery?
When we are performing your surgery, our goal is to safely remove as much skin as possible. When you bend at the waist before surgery, you’ll notice a lot of extra skin. Because of this, during surgery the operating table is flexed to bring you to a flexed position. This allows the removal of as much skin as possible to make your abdomen flat and tight. To keep from harming your incision, you do have to stay flexed at the waist for the first five to seven days after surgery.
Q: Can I have an abdominoplasty after gastric banding? If so, what happens to the port?
More and more people are achieving their weight loss through gastric banding. Because the port, which is in the area of the abdominoplasty surgery, needs to stay inflated indefinitely, we work with your bariatric surgeon and depending on his/her request, often replace your port with a smaller one. In any event, gastric banding does not limit your ability to have a tummy tuck.
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Seeking a Fertility Speciali St
Q: What is a fertility specialist?
A fertility specialist is an OB-GYN with special training in infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Most gynecologists receive some basic infertility training during their residency years. If a gynecologist wants to specialize, they complete three more years of training in a fellowship of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. They are board eligible after completing the fellowship and then need to pass exams in order to be board certified, which is the highest level of achievement. I have been board certified for many years and have helped thousands of couples throughout the past 20 years achieve their dreams of having children. Q: If I have questions about infertility, when should I see a specialist?
Because there are many factors to be considered, patients are often confused about the appropriate time to see a specialist. Factors include age, tubal disease and low sperm counts. Age is the most important cause of infertility. If the fallopian tubes are blocked, consult a specialist before proceeding with such treatment as surgery, which is often unsuccessful and can increase the chance of a tubal pregnancy. In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be a much more successful treatment and no surgery is necessary. If sperm count is low or zero, patients should see a specialist as soon as possible. In any case, a specialist can determine the appropriate treatment. At Fort Worth Fertility, we explore these options with each couple, evaluating the anticipated outcome and cost.
Q: How does age affect my fertility?
More and more women are having their first child after 35. This time also coincides with a biological decline in fertility potential. This decline is the natural consequence of the aging process of human eggs. Lower pregnancy rates and higher miscarriage rates are a consequence of the aging process and reflective of the decline in egg quality. At Fort Worth Fertility we are sensitive to the needs of these patients, and we generally recommend a more aggressive plan.
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Dr. Robert Kaufmann and his staff are dedicated to the practice of treating couples and individuals needing assistance with their fertility. In order to provide the best possible care to our patients we have put together an exceptional group of individuals with the common goal of providing the best care possible for all our patients.
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Q: How does the breakthrough technology of the iFS IntraLase system benefit your patients?
The iFS IntraLase laser system offers patients a more accurate procedure during creation of the LASIK flap, the first step in the LASIK process that allows your surgeon access to the corneal surface. The iFS IntraLase laser system has unprecedented speed and accuracy and provides each patient with a customized procedure. This allows us to more accurately deliver a LASIK procedure with the opportunity for optimal vision results.
Q: How is the iFS laser different from the technology you previously utilized?
The iFS IntraLase laser system differs from the previous FS laser system due to its ability to create the corneal flap at a previously unattainable speed. It also allows the surgeons more control as a video microscope captures high-resolution images of the cornea and features touch-screen magnification and optically projected, software-controlled centration throughout the flap-creation process. This system also allows for a significantly higher-quality, smoother surface on which the laser performs the vision correction, resulting in a more accurate, effective procedure and the opportunity for improved visual outcomes.
Q: What does this mean regarding the procedure and results?
This means a customized procedure tailored to the individual cornea, offering more accuracy, greater speed, more control and the opportunity for better vision results. Because the iFS IntraLase laser system offers the LASIK process at a faster speed, it reduces minimal discomfort during the procedure and recovery.
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Ligament t ears in Pets
Q: What is a cranial cruciate ligament tear? Does it need to be repaired?
The cranial cruciate ligament is one of several knee ligaments that maintains the normal orientation of the femur and tibia bones. When the CCL tears, instability in the knee results, which causes limping and eventually osteoarthritis. It can occur in all breeds, including cats, though we see it more in larger, active breeds. In most cases, a CCL tear is not life-threatening. However, for the pet to use the limb without a limp and to reduce the degree of osteoarthritis that will eventually develop, some surgical intervention is necessary. Multiple studies indicate that tears not treated with surgery have more rapid progression of osteoarthritis than those treated with surgical reconstruction.
Q: What procedures are available to reconstruct a CCL ligament?
For smaller pets we recommend a lateral fabellar suture or the tight rope. Both techniques use a synthetic material to reconstruct the CCL. They work better in smaller breeds but don’t often provide optimum long-term clinical outcomes in the larger, active breeds. For these breeds, we recommend the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy or the tibial tuberosity advancement.
Q: If my pet has a reconstructed CCL, what can I expect?
The overall prognosis is very good. Most patients return to within 95 percent of normalcy. However, some degree of osteoarthritis will develop following surgery, requiring intermittent use of anti-inflammatories. Based on several studies, 40 to 50 percent of dogs that have torn a CCL in one knee will eventually tear the same ligament in the opposite knee.
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by Alex Zobel
A Child’s Voice
CASA of Tarrant County provides support for children in an overburdened system.
It’s clear that working Americans everywhere are starting to feel the effects of a massive economic downturn, but the ones who are really getting the short end of the stick—the children—are often overlooked. And North Texas is no exception.
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) movement began nationally in 1977, and seven years later, CASA of Tarrant County was founded by now retired Judge Scott Moore. CASA of Tarrant County is one of 954 CASA programs nationwide. In 2008, 668 children, up from 373 in 2005, were removed from their homes in Tarrant County by Child Protection Services (CPS) due to unsafe and unstable living environments. These children were put into foster care, sometimes for a year at a time, with no real consistent caregiver. Due to the quick turnover of CPS casework-
ers, oftentimes the only consistent figure in a child’s life during this difficult time is a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Someone like Terry Schultz, a volunteer for CASA of Tarrant County, could be the only person who is continuously there for a child in the period of time when they are without a permanent home. Schultz said she has worked with children who have gone through three different foster homes and five different CPS caseworkers. A CASA advocate gets to know the child and meets with his or her family members, neighbors, school teachers, day care providers, medical personnel and therapists to try to get a sense of what the best living situation for that child would be. Ideally, the advocates try to find a relative who could provide a suitable home.
Since the child is not present in the courtroom during the hearing, it is up to the CASA
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) movement began nationally in 1977, and seven years later, CASA of Tarrant County was founded. Due to the quick turnover of CPS caseworkers, oftentimes the only consistent figure in a child's life during this difficult time is a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
agent to represent that child and act as his or her voice. In the state of Texas, the child’s attorney isn’t even required to meet a child under the age of four. Sadly, the majority of abuse cases happen to children under the age of four.
“The attorney may never lay eyes on the child,” said Cherine Murray, communications specialist for CASA of Tarrant County. “It’s the CASA bringing this typed name to life.” Schultz said that while the main objective of a CASA volunteer is to represent the child in the courtroom, one of the most important parts of the experience is his or her relationship with the children. She said even after five years of volunteering for the agency, she still keeps in contact with the child from her first case.
“We provide that consistency in such a crazy upheaval of their world,” said Connie Brown, executive director of CASA of Tarrant County. In an ideal system there would be enough CPS caseworkers with enough time to devote to these children that there wouldn’t be a need for an organization like CASA. Unfortunately, the demand for CASA is steadily increasing every year. “The way the system is set up is to make sure the best interests of these children are being represented,” Brown said. “The reality, though, is that can’t happen in today’s world. The system is too overburdened, and that’s really why the CASA movement began.”
In 2008, Tarrant County had the third highest CPS employee turnover rate in Texas. The most tenured CPS caseworker has been there for less than three years. Brown said it’s “a simple lack of funding” that is preventing CPS from functioning properly and being able to assign a permanent caseworker to every child.
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nce you bite into a Kincaid’s hamburger, you never forget it. Because this is what a real, honest-to-goodness hamburger should taste like. It’s no secret why these burgers are so good. We use the finest natural Angus beef –ground fresh daily and never frozen. Hamburger America called Kincaid’s “a nearly perfect burger experience.”
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In Full Bloom
Attendees of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ third annual Fête du Vin will celebrate and support nature’s rich past, present and future.
The French have nature to thank economically, and everyone can be gracious for its contributions to health. In the late 19th century, horticulturist T. V. Munson in East Texas used vines from the Lone Star State to become a star in France. “The French wine industry’s vines had been infected by disease, and he actually grafted a vine from Texas with a vine from France,” said Amanda Morris, head of special events and donor relations coordinator for the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. “Because Texas vines are immune to that strand, the grafting saved the whole French wine industry.”
In 1967, two scientists at the Research Triangle Institute isolated what came to be known as “taxol” from the bark of the Pacific yew tree. The plant, bearing the taxol
that can be used in cancer chemotherapy, was unfortunately endangered. However, Morris explained that another nonendangered plant with a similar DNA makeup was discovered to also produce taxol. Now, the beneficial drug can be extracted to help humans without harming plant life.
BRIT will celebrate a tradition of nature on Oct. 23 at its third annual Fête du Vin, a black-tie affair benefiting the Institute’s educational programs and research. In addition to serving researchers worldwide through its studies on plants and published books and journals, BRIT offers programs throughout the Metroplex to educate the public about botany. To get kids out of the living room and into nature, Morris said, BRIT presents workshops and programs in local schools. The Institution also provides
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presentations and consultations to vineyard owners, ranchers, veterinarians, homeowners, government agencies and many others.
BRIT’s Fête du Vin, set to be held at the Fort Worth Club, will feature exquisite wine and cuisine, as well as a silent and live auction. “One of the highlights that our guests really like is that they can bring their own wine,” Morris said. She mentioned that last year, some guests even brought their own glasses.
Goodies up for grabs in previous years included wine tastings, dinners and shopping sprees. Getaway accommodations to a private home in Taos, New Mexico and a chuck wagon dinner for 20 were available to eager bidders in last year’s live auction. While renowned auctioneers were brought in from San Francisco for the 2008 event, Morris said she believes this year’s auctioneer will come from right here in Texas.
Incorporated in 1987 and opened to the public in 1991, BRIT is now the largest independent herbarium in the Southwest. While the institute is an international nonprofit botanical research center, they are still committed to answering the average questions. Morris explained that people want to know a range of things from “what would beautify their garden and withstand Texas heat … to what plants would make you feel more energetic or heal a blister.” For inquisitive physicians and plant enthusiasts alike, BRIT has many of the answers.
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas will celebrate a tradition of nature on Oct. 23 at its third annual Fete du Vin, a black-tie affair benefiting the Institute's educational programs and research.
Too Big to Fail
The government’s approach to saving poorly run corporations is spilling into Texas education.
Heywood is a morning show host at 95.9 FM The Ranch and provides commentary on TXA 21 News: First In Prime between 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays. All complaints can be directed to Heywood@ TheRanchRadio.com.
For the longest time, I’ve wanted my neighbor’s house across the street. It’s a two-story Austin stone townhouse with a gray tile roof. Plus, it’s just the right size, energy efficient and, best of all, low maintenance. You could cut the yard with a pair of fingernail clippers. Unfortunately, he’ll never sell, but I don’t care. I still want it.
Not surprisingly, envy has always been my favorite deadly sin. But while I was reading the newspaper the other evening, I had a rather startling thought. If I covet my neighbor’s house, and his wife is inside, have I broken one commandment or two?
Fortunately, I didn’t have to wrestle with that dilemma because an even more puzzling topic in the paper caught my eye. Apparently, legislation has been introduced in Texas that would give public schools relief from having to perform well on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
(TAKS) test. The article stated that “legislation would minimize the importance of the much-criticized standardized tests, and students would not necessarily be required to pass the TAKS test to be promoted (to the next grade).” The districts could then arbitrarily decide whether or not to promote a child.
You know, brilliant legislation like this needs a name. Therefore, inspired by the title of our president’s economic policy, I have decided to christen it “too dumb to fail.”
The article goes on to say that schools should quit concentrating on test scores and instead “encourage schools to prepare students for success after high school.”
In other words, instead of providing a good education, schools will now equip students with the only thing they’ll need to face the future—a mop.
By not allowing Wall Street to fail, the government now finds itself in the banking business, the insurance business and, most shockingly, the automobile business. This is alarming when you consider that the only vehicle the government has ever designed is a mail truck … and they put the steering wheel on the wrong side.
Despite what people might think, the “trickle down” philosophy from the 1980s is still in effect. However, what’s trickling down now is stupidity rather than prosperity. Bad ideas at the national level have morphed into equally stupid ideas, which have found their way to the state level. The theory behind this proposed state legislation is not a whole lot different from the current administration’s philosophy on how to deal with poorly run corporations (i.e., “too big to fail”).
I find this line of thinking disturbing.
Truth is, I’m really upset that this concept wasn’t around 40 years ago. When I attended Paschal High School, I was one of the biggest kids in my class. But I don’t recall my size ever being a factor when I flunked chemistry. Obviously, I would have done much better in chemistry under the current administration. And I definitely would have gotten out of college faster. However, by not allowing Wall Street to fail, the government now finds itself in the banking business, the insurance business and, most shockingly, the automobile business. This is alarming when you consider that the only vehicle the government has ever designed is a mail truck … and they put the steering wheel on the wrong side. Yes, sadly a relationship has developed that no one ever envisioned. The United States has become Wall Street’s pet. Call me old fashioned, but I miss the constant threat the Cold War, high school coaches and particularly our parents used to give us. Fear worked wonders. Sure, it could be stressful, but it gave us something that the government on the national and state levels has tried to take away—the incentive to succeed. But here’s what we all need to remember: sometimes failure isn’t such a bad thing. A famous man once said, “With failure comes wisdom.” And that is so true because after four attempts, I became wise enough to know that I would never pass chemistry.
When Farm Animals Run Amuck
out, walked around and assessed the damage. Yep. She was flat all right. OK. Not flat. Shredded. I just happened to glance at the other tire and noticed it was shredded too. Holy cow. This was bad.
Quickly, I thought, “Note to self. Scratch the I-was-looking-at-my-e-mail version of the story when explaining what happened to hubs. Instead, small woodland creature ran out in front of me and I swerved to miss it. Yes. That sounds much better … and perhaps he will let me live.”
The first person I called was hubs. Naturally, no answer. I swear this is what happens. He’s busy ... his phone rings ... he looks at it, sees it’s me ... thinks, eh ... and then hits ignore.
So next, I called his assistant. I told her what happened and asked her to call a wrecker. She gasped, and I assured her everything was fine (while on the inside I was freaking out because I was pretty sure this was going to be the most expensive e-mail I’d ever received).
So, I don’t know if you know this or not but I’m addicted to Facebook and Twitter and basically all things where you’re required to use a keyboard. But, it’s probably not a good idea to use a keyboard while driving.
Learn from me, people.
Recently, on my way to pick up my 6-year-old from school, my iPhone buzzed, meaning I had new mail. Instead of waiting until I came to a stop (or stopped driving completely), I briefly took my eyes off the road to check it when KABOOM! I hit a cow. Not really. I hit a curb. Instantly, I knew I had a flat tire. Oh, it was obvious. My steering wheel started shaking, the car grumbled a devilish “you’re screwed” in an automobile language that only psychotics can hear (Hello), and I was able to pull the car safely into a parking lot where there were a million people pulling in and out. And, yes, they were staring. I put my SUV in park, got
Then, I called our nanny and asked her to race over to the elementary school to pick up my 6-year-old. And oh yeah, apologize for being late. Tell them the mother is an idiot.
And then, I sat and waited for help to arrive.
So ... because I now had loads of time on my hands, I got on my trusty iPhone and started Facebooking and texting people. One e-mail I sent to a friend read: Holy cow. I just wrecked my car! Two tires flat! I am an idiot.
She replied: Let me guess. There was no one involved in this accident but you. And it happened because you were texting, e-mailing or taking pictures of yourself.
I replied: I don’t take pictures of myself, you weirdo!
To which she sent me: Um, yes you do.
You take pictures of yourself all the time!
Whatever. I never liked her anyway. So what if sometimes I look in the mirror and think, “Huh, I’m looking pretty cute today.” So I capture the moment with my iPhone. I’m pretty sure that one day I’m gonna need proof that once upon a time I was a babe. Totally rational thinking. Yes?
In the meantime, I also changed my status on Facebook. Immediately, I got comment after comment about how e-mailing while driving was not a good idea. Hello? Where were these people 30 minutes earlier when this information would have been useful?
So anyway, the wrecker finally shows up and hauls my poor gas-guzzling SUV to the dealership. Sigh.
I got home and worked out in my head exactly how to tell the husband what happened. Do I spring it on him and run? Do I get him drunk and then when he sobers up, tell him he wrecked the car? Do I start crying and act like I’m so distraught that I might jump off a bridge? (Side note: men love it when women cry hysterically about stuff and then threaten to kill themselves. They think it’s extra sexy, and they want to make lots of babies with you. I’m right about this, trust me.)
Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail.com. Her first novel, Heaping Spoonful, is in bookstores now.
illustration by Charles Marsh
By shauna Glenn
While I’m deciding my strategy, the dealership calls and says, “Mrs. Glenn?”
“Yes?” I hesitantly responded.
“Hi. This is Jose from Toyota. Um, ma’am, I’m afraid your car won’t be ready until Thursday.”
“What?” I said. “You need two days to change two little ol’ tires?”
“No, ma’am, he politely responded. “We need two days to get the new wheels.”
Gulp. “I ruined the wheels too?” I innocently asked.
“Yes, ma’am. What’d you say you hit?”
“A cow,” I said.
“Really?”
“No. I hit a curb, but you totally bought the cow story, right? I mean, should I go that route with my husband?”
“If you’d hit a cow, you’d have severe body damage,” Jose said laughing.
“Listen, Jose,” I said. “I might have severe body damage after hubs hears about this. So, how much is all this going to cost?”
“About $200,” he replied.
Chest pain. Chest pain. I can’t feel my left arm. Somebody, quick! Call 911. Wait. Is 911 free?
“Hello? Mrs. Glenn? You still there?”
“Unfortunately, yes. I’m still here,” I said. “Thanks for calling. I’ll see you Thursday. If I’m still alive.”
He laughed again and hung up. I might have to be naked when I explain this to Tommy. Or better yet. Maybe I could convince Shania Twain to come over and get naked. (He’s always had a thing for her.)
Anyway, the moment finally arrived. He pulled into the driveway, I marched outside, walked right up to him and said, “The nanny wrecked the car. Don’t say anything to her about it though. I’ve already cussed her out and called her insurance company. She’s so upset that if you say something to her, I’m afraid she’ll quit. So ... just let it go. Oh, but when you see her, she’s probably going to act like nothing happened. She’s compartmentalizing. It’s a gift. I’m totally jealous.”
He stood there, looked at me and said, “You wrecked the car? Were you on your phone?”
So much for my strategy.
Moral of the story: if you’re going to blame your stupidity on farm animals, be more convincing than me.
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By jody dean
Hog Heaven
Jody Dean takes to the open road atop his steel ride to discover culinary treasure in the Texas Hill Country.
heaven be like?”
From the incredibly tasty and tender Smoked Pork Chop Sandwich at The Hog Pen in Leakey to the breathtaking road to Vanderpool, life in this mortal coil gets no better. And when you come through the pass on Ranch Road 965 between Fredericksburg and Llano, you look down on the ancient and mystical Enchanted Rock. Otherworldly. Heart-stopping.
If you could steer a motorcycle with no hands, mine would have been in the air— even if I am a Church of Christ boy. Evidence suggests that humans have gravitated to that place for 11,000 years, and many believed it made them invisible to their enemies.
They were right. The Hill Country can take you away.
For the first time in my adult memory, spring has passed without Mayfest. And thanks to money lost, it might not be back next year. Granted, an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure, yet it seems that lately, a case of the sniffles has some people ready to burn down the whole village. We live in a culture that loathes wasting a good panic.
My response was reasoned. Close a door, and a window opens. I fired up the motorcycle and went to the Hill Country. Things are different there. The only things hogrelated involve Harleys and barbecue. Sanity prevails.
For those who’ve never driven the Willow City Loop or the trio of ranch roads known as The Three Sisters, here’s an open challenge. Just Do It. The scenery alone is worth the time. The solitude is the bonus. The food is the icing on the cake. You come away thinking, “If this is Texas, what must
Our base of operations was the congenial and comfy YO Ranch Resort in Kerrville, located just a stone’s throw from the fabulous River’s Edge Tuscan Grille on the banks of the Guadalupe. Blake Pickett bought the place about three years ago and turned it from a cheesy hamburger joint into one of the best Italian restaurants in Central Texas. Spectacular sea bass, sumptuous ossu buco and crème brulee, all served in a cozy atmosphere while Blake’s harpist and wife, Kathryn, supplies heavenly sounds.
Oh. And several bottles of a nice Chianti. Man cannot live by Shiner Bock alone. Thpthp-thp-thp-thp.
You know, I got into motorcycles a few years ago when my son bought one and suggested I purchase one too so we could ride together. Ironically, we still haven’t. It’s OK. I’ll wait. Although, when we finally do, I may weigh 400 pounds.
Suitably inoculated against infectious over-reactions, I returned north to the Hot Zone late on the Sunday in May that is usually spent with turkey legs near the main stage in Trinity Park. Surprisingly, Michael Palin was not prowling the streets behind a
feudal handcart soliciting serfs to bring out their dead.
But longing for the flavor I wasn’t ready to part with, I headed to an outpost of Texas authenticity frequently missed in our increasingly cosmopolitan Cowtown.
The inimitable, inexplicable and incomparable Fred’s Texas Cafe.
Back when Terry Chandler was a boy, his family had a dog named Fred. Terry’s parents bought what was then Ken’s Cafe in 1978 and named it for the family dog. The dog has since passed, but Fred’s still stands and is now run by Terry. Having graduated from Paschal High School the same year Fred’s opened, I can say with authority that Fred’s has aged much better than I have. In fact, it’s better than ever.
In the heart of the Cultural District on Currie between Lancaster and 7th, Fred’s is simply defined. Great food, cold beer, live music and a patio that looks like it sprang from a Ray Wylie Hubbard daydream. Some of the best burgers anywhere—easily ranking up there with Kincaid’s and Dutch’s. The basic Fredburger nearly killed me, but I’ve also tempted fate with the massive Big Fred and the Blue Cheese Fred. Noncarnivores will love Fred’s Portabella Burger, and Sunday brunch is legendary. How about quail and eggs—named one of the Top 25 Dishes locally by this very magazine— washed down with a Mimosa or a frosty mug of liquid amber?
Terry and his colorful associates also operate Outlaw Chef Catering, a live-fire chuck-wagon outfit that wins awards and high praise everywhere from private parties to Red Steagall’s annual Stockyards gathering each October.
And you simply must try the Crispy Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Fries. For those of us who recall a Mayfest that not even Texas hailstorms could deter, the pork bellies will offer a tasty measure of sweet swine revenge.
Jody Dean is an Emmy Awardwinning, 35-year broadcast veteran and author. He graduated from Paschal High School, currently hosts the Morning Show on 98.7 KLUV and loves his wife's cooking.
Stephanie Franklin
This entrepreneurial supermom overcame great tragedy and now spends her free time training for marathons and changing lives in her community.
You have had an immense impact on so many local lives from donating bone marrow to save a life to helping raise a neighbor’s child. Why are you moved to give back in the ways that you have? Somebody did that for me. Someone was always there to get me through the dark times and encourage me to get up when things were falling apart. It’s about recognizing the opportunities to show up and do the right thing. That is where you can see an impression that lasts forever. It doesn’t stop at that one thing you chose to do in your day; it’s much bigger than that. When you drastically impact someone’s life, who knows how they will touch others’ lives in the future.
After being an RN for many years, what was the motivation behind beginning Franklin Associates, your own executive recruiting firm? I wanted to be able to have a good work/life balance. I decided to start Franklin Associates when I was pregnant with twins. As a nurse, I was used to working 12-hour shifts. I had to go on bed rest at 16 weeks. My husband, Ron, is a teacher and we needed another income. I began looking at some options that were long-term. It became apparent that my health care knowledge would be helpful in the search world.
that is so important to me. They can get up early and work, take the time they need during the day for their families and then work into the evening if they need to. They are so motivated to do a good job because of the freedom it affords them.
Specifically, how have you been able to successfully grow Franklin Associates to what it has become today? Franklin Associates is one of the biggest
day. He comes out on his mountain bike, rides beside me and motivates me.
You have recently qualified to run in the Boston Marathon. What inspired you to begin running? I did not run until I turned 30. I have matured to realize that you can attempt something new at any age. This will be my sixth marathon. When you work from home, everything goes on at your house. You never spend time away from work and you never spend time away from home. You need an outlet for balance and peace. I need that quiet time each day.
Someone was always there to get me through the dark times and encourage me to get up when things were falling apart. It’s about recognizing the opportunities to show up and do the right thing. That is where you can see an impression that lasts forever.
leaps of faith that I have ever taken. I think that what has allowed us to grow as a company is asking God daily to open the doors that need to be opened. We are tenacious to develop quality clients who are morally and ethically the kind of people we want to work with. When you surround yourself with good companies, your business has to grow.
After you lost your daughter, Sarah, at such an early age to a congenital heart defect, where did you find your strength? In God. I had wonderful support from my family, friends and church. This year marks the 10th year since my daughter, Sarah, died. I was so overwhelmed with grief that there were days that the only reason I got out of bed was to make Hannah’s lunch. My husband and my children healed me. We were not supposed to have any more children, but I was given another child, and her name is Hope. She is a daily reminder of what I have to be thankful for.
Allowing your staff to work from home and stay with their children is an unconventional business practice. What was your thinking behind this, and how do you believe your employees benefit? I offer my employees the opportunity to have that work/life balance
In addition to successfully running your own business, you are training for marathons and raising your daughters, Hannah and Hope, and your stepdaughter, Kady. How are you able to successfully manage your time? A detailed calendar and a wonderful husband. To prepare for the Boston Marathon, I sometimes have to run 20 miles a
Do you have anything you would like to share with those who have been through some of your similar circumstances? More than anything, I would like to pass on the idea that Christ conveyed: “I never said it would be easy; I just said it would be worth it.” If you can just find hope, there is no challenge that is too great.
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Successfully Navigating a Divorce Case Through the Family Law Court System In the State of Texas Requires Two Things: An Experienced Family Law Practitioner and A Team of Professionals Who Can Resolve The Complex Issues Required to Reach Custody and Property Settlements.
Whether You Collaborate or Litigate Your Divorce, If Your Marital Estate Requires Property Appraisal and Evaluation, You Need a Seasoned Financial Professional.
THOMAS STEWART and his Firm Can Assist You In Understanding and Resolving the Complex Financial, Property Appraisal, and Documentation Issues Required to Settle Your Marital Estate.
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Family lawyers Worth KnoWing
They stand by us through the hard times. They guide and support us from the beginning to the end of the divorce process. They are some of Greater Fort Worth’s brightest, most sought-after family law and collaborative law professionals, and they have purchased space to show you how working with them in your time of need will benefit you.
Gary L. Nickelson Chris Nickelson
Law Office of Gary L. Nickelson
INNOVATIONS: The firm is now uniquely qualified to handle the most complicated matrimonial cases in the trial or appellate courts throughout Texas. Chris joined the firm in 2008 and is board certified in Civil Appellate law. This adds a fresh perspective in resolving complicated litigation. CERTIFICATION: Gary is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Chris is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Gary has been the chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the president of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. He is currently president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a national organization of 1600 of the best family lawyers in the United States. He is also a diplomate in The American College of Family Trial Lawyers. This membership is by invitation only and limited to 100 attorneys nationwide. Chris is president of the Tarrant County Bar Association, Appellate Section. Chris is also on the
Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Bar Association. Both are frequent authors and lecturers for the State Bar of Texas and other organizations. HONORS: Gary holds many prestigious awards and has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly since the program began in 2003. Chris has been designated a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly in their Super Lawyers issue since 2004.
EXPERIENCE: Gary has handled family law cases exclusively for 28 years. He is dedicated and has the experience to handle any and all family law cases throughout Texas. Chris, a 10-year attorney, clerked in the 8th Court of Appeals and has appeared as an attorney in many of the appellate courts in Texas.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 5201 W. Freeway, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.735.4000 • Fax 817.735.1480 garynickelson.com
Cordell & Cordell, P.C.
FOCUS: We have evolved into one of the largest domestic relations firms for men in the United States. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION: Ripka is a graduate of the 2004 American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute and is active in the Annette Stewart Family Law American Inn of Court. Burris and Abercrombie have Family Law Certification in Texas. HISTORY: Founded in 1990 by Joseph Cordell, J.D. as a general practice firm focusing on domestic relation matter, men represent approximately 98 percent of our clientele. HONORS: Burris was named one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40” by D Magazine in 2006; “Texas Rising Star” by Texas Monthly in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008. Abercrombie was listed as a “Texas Rising Star” in 2008. MISSION: “Men who come to us know that their interests and the interests of their children will be aggressively championed.” PHILANTHROPY: This year we are working with Stepping Into the Light Ministries,
an organization successfully reaching out to men suffering from substance abuse. FREE ADVICE: “Prepare yourself for meeting with an attorney. Make sure you do your research and choose the attorney that satisfies your needs.” PICTURED: (front, left to right) Sarah Darnell (DAL), Holly Hearn
right) Scott Trout
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dallas Office: One Dallas Galleria Tower Center 13355 Noel Road, Ste. 310 • Dallas, Texas 75240
Fort Worth Office (New Location Opening Soon): 420 Throckmorton, Ste. 1010 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102
CONCENTRATION: We specialize in civil litigation with a concentration in family law, employment law and cases involving serious personal injury or death. MEMBERS OF THE FIRM: Attorneys: B. C. Cornish and Catherine Borum; Assistant: Bernie Janecka. CERTIFICATIONS: B. C. —B.S. in Economics, University of Texas at Arlington; Master’s and J.D., University of Texas at Austin. Catherine—B.A., University of Texas at Austin; J.D.—Texas Wesleyan School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: B. C. —fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; director, Tarrant County Bar Foundation; board member, Kupferle Health Foundation; past president, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers; member, Women’s Policy Forum. Catherine—recipient, Texas Wesleyan award for academic excellence and dedication to legal principals; member, prestigious Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity; member,
Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court; board member, Women Attorney’s Section of the Tarrant County Bar Association. ACHIEVEMENTS:
B. C. litigated the first successful sexual harassment case in Tarrant County in 1984 and settled a wrongful death case for the second highest amount paid in any case in the state in 2001. WHAT SETS US APART: At B. C. Cornish & Associates, we are fierce advocates for our clients in a difficult time in their lives and feel it is important to have a personal relationship with each of them.
FOCUS: High profile and complex matrimonial law cases. The firm has a reputation as having specialization and expertise in matrimonial law. MEMBERSHIPS: Loveless was named one of Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas by Texas Monthly. He has been listed in all editions of the Best Lawyers in America, Texas Monthly Super Lawyers and Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorneys. He was one of the first board-certified Family Law Specialists in Tarrant County and received the Judge Eva Barnes Award for Excellence in Family Law. He was past president of both the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and past chair of the State Bar Family Law Council. Naylor has been named a “Texas Rising Star” by Texas Monthly for 20042009. She was the past chair for Lawyers Against Domestic Violence
and current chair for the Tarrant County Fee Arbitration Committee. Both are members of The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. WHAT SETS US APART: Every effort is made to see that the client gets through the difficult time with their dignity and help with starting a new chapter in their lives. MISSION: Treat each client as an individual who deserves personalized time and attention, professionalism and confidentiality.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 2900 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76111
817.831.6800 • 817.831.6879 fax loveless-law.com
Collaborative Law
Got Collaborative Law? We do! The statistics are in. The average collaborative divorce case takes 17 weeks, and the average litigated divorce case takes 17 months. Yet, either way, approximately 95 percent of divorce cases settle. Imagine the time and money saved as well as the emotional benefits to your family. We are part of the growing group of professionals who are committed to promoting a better way to help families experiencing divorce by regaining control of their lives while maintaining dignity and privacy.
PICTURED: (left to right) Shannon Sears: Southlake, 817.416.2711; Lynne Milford: Southlake, 817.877.3394; Kaye Lynne Boll: North Richland Hills, 817.354.5454; Elaine K. Ryan: Hurst, 817.282.0404; Donald E. Teller, Jr.: Grapevine, 817.267.7411; Lori Spearman: Southlake, 817.416.2711; (not pictured) Ronald L. Hendricks: Keller, 817.562.4099.
For the fight of your life! FOCUS: Family Law and Criminal Defense. MEMBERSHIPS: State Bar of Texas-Family Law Section, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Jury verdict denying parental rights termination in the Tarrant County “Meth Mom” case, in which two children under the age of five tested positive for methamphetamine ingestion. WHAT SETS US APART: “We will never be so arrogant as to presume that we know better than our clients as to what is in their best interest, nor will we allow a chance of failure to dictate the lengths we will go in a client’s case. FIRM’S MISSION: To be the lawyers that people look to when compromise has failed, settlement is not an option and when the odds are stacked against them. FREE ADVICE: “Decide early in your case what is negotiable and what is not negotiable and communicate that to your attorney. You may not get everything you want, but on the big issues in your case, the later regret about giving up is often worse than defeat at trial.” PICTURED: (left to right) P. Micheal Schneider, Samuel M. Sanchez.
CONCENTRATION: General and Civil Litigation (including Family Law), Estate Planning, Business Formation and Insurance Matters.
EDUCATION: Smith—B.A., University of Houston; J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law 2004, Pepperdine University School of Law 2008; L.L.M. Cunningham—B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law 2004. Parrish—B.A., University of Southern California 1992; J.D., Cum Laude, Pepperdine University School of Law 1995. CHARITABLE INTERESTS: Women and Children; Kids Matter International; Little Hands, Big Hearts; Southlake Women’s Club Art in the Square; The Hope Center for Autism; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Habitat for Humanity. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Smith is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Collaborative Lawyers of Tarrant County and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. Parrish is a member
of the California State Bar and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. All attorneys are members of the Texas Bar and are active in the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, and the Northeast Collaborative Professionals. PHILOSOPHY: “We stand out by providing highly energetic, personalized service to the people who trust us with their most important legal issues.” FREE ADVICE: “If you or someone you care about is considering divorce, make sure you talk to a lawyer who uses all possible resources, including collaborative law or mediation, to help you through that difficult time.”
CONTACT INFORMATION: 1205 Hall Johnson Road • Colleyville, Texas 76034
Collaborative law is an alternative approach to resolving family law matters in which the husband and wife, along with their individual attorneys and other consultants, if needed, develop a customized settlement that best fits their family’s needs and goals. It is designed for people who want a civilized, private, and dignified end to their marriage.
Divorce is not just an ending; it is also a beginning and parents need to be prepared for a new start as unmarried individuals who must co-parent their children. The Collaborative Law Process assists parents in providing a healthy and positive environment for their children.
If you or someone you care about is facing the prospect of divorce, we encourage you to contact a Collaboratively trained legal professional. For more information: www.necollab.com
Safe City Ball
In attendance at the inaugural Safe City Ball, which raises funds to fight crime in Fort Worth, were the city’s most prominent community leaders, including Mayor Mike Moncrief and his wife, Rosie.
Mike & Rosie Moncrief photography by J.K. Russ
Alumni Dinner Former Dallas Cowboy Drew Pearson served as the featured speaker at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Founder’s Day Dinner at Colonial Country Club for the benefit of the scholarship fund. 1. Bill Barnes, Gerry Goodman, Garry Maben
2. Tom Mantzel, Drew Pearson, David Rhodes photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Full of Hope Buttons Restaurant graciously hosted H.O.P.E. Farm’s soulful soiree featuring auctions, live music and Southern cuisine. 1. Brent & Norma Jones 2. Harry & Hope Matthews 3. Rob Stow, Michael Davis, Curt Voirin photography by Sandy Tomlinson
A Safer City Randy Travis helped kick off the first-ever Safe City Ball held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, where guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing while raising funds to keep Fort Worth safe. 1. George & Sandra Campbell, Sandra Escobar 2. Lina Cuales, Joann Compton 3. Rick McWhorter, Laura Quenette 4. Henrietta & Jerry Milan, Debbie Allen 5. Judy Brigham, Frank McCreight, Sarah Deering photography by J.K. Russ
photo by Chris McBrown
Behind the velvet ropes of our soCial sCene
Monday - Saturday 8 am - 6:30 pm Sunday 11 am - 5 pm www.mckinleysbakery.com Our delicious lunch boxes or sandwich trays are perfect choices for your next football tailgate or office party. Don’t forget our beautiful salad and cookie trays...always a crowd pleaser.
Saving Sight Guests gathered for cocktails and dinner at Ridglea Country Club to help preserve sight at the Prevent Blindness People of Vision Dinner.
1. BJ Avery, "Dr. Tom" Annunziato
2. Kelly Schronk, Robin Sear, Sue Wingler
photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Art and Love The Kimbell Art Foundation unveiled their current exhibition, “Art & Love in Renaissance Italy,” at this extravagant black-tie dinner. 1. Kay & Ben Fortson, Jessica Brandry 2. Kimbell & Mitch Wynne 3. Jon & Becky Brumey 4.
Community Cooking Community Kitchen of Tarrant Area Food Bank opened their doors to honor donors and VIPs at the Tarrant Area Food Bank Party. Chef Tom McGrath was presented with the Debby Brown Volunteer of the Year award. 1. Mary Kathryn Anderson, Bo Soderbergh, Debby Brown 2. Jim Macphearson, Walter Kaufman, Ron Buford photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Bob Leonard, Jr. Judith Van Hoof
Marty Leewright Michael Flynn, Ph.D., J.D.
Jack & Jill Jack and Jill of America Inc. Fort Worth chapter celebrated its 41st Annual Society Presentation of its Beaus at the Hilton Hotel. 1. Philip Doyle Andrew Glynn, Reegis DeWayne Wheatfall, Johnny Jordan, Jr. 2. Jade Parker, Ashlee Martin, Deseré Arnold 3. Derrick L. Burries, Christopher Jackson, Michael Jordan, Jr. 4. Ashlyn Hall, Imani Lewis, Amber McCray photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Grand Opening Hungry attendees welcomed the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Z’s Café, a collaboration between Janet Z. Capua and The Samaritan House. 1. Michele Heffner, Sarah Deats, Mary Montalvo 2. Sue Mahoney, Thomas Lang, Cindi Pimentel 3. Carlo & Janet Capua, Steve Dutton 4. Julie McCall, Michael Jr., Maria Capua photography by Sandy Tomlinson
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ExcEllEncE Is now wIthIn Your rEach
Excellence - The Specialty Surgery Center of Fort Worth is a fully accredited outpatient BARIATRIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, one of only four in the United States by The American College of Surgeons
Experience – Since its inception in 2005, our surgeons have performed thousands of LAP-BAND® procedures. Our state-of-the-art facility is specifically designed with our bariatric patients in mind.
Commitment - Our exceptional aftercare program ensures personalized attention to help you reach your weight-loss goals. We are with you every step of the way.
Richard Carter, DO, FACOS, a pioneer in refining LAPBAND® surgery, has performed over 2,400 LAP-BAND® procedures since 2002.
Adam Smith, DO, FACOS, an experienced LAP-BAND® surgeon and successful LAPBAND® patient, believes in the Total Care of the LAP-BAND® patient. He is a sought-after LAP-BAND® trainer who has performed over 2,000 LAP-BAND® procedures.
John Marsden, MD, FACS, certified in laparoscopic surgery in 1990, is one of the most experienced LAPsurgeons in the nation with over 2,000 LAP-BAND® procedures completed.
Robert Snow, DO, FACOS, specializes in Bariatric Surgery and LAP-BAND® and instructs in the training of bariatric surgeons. He has performed 2,200 LAP-BAND® surgeries.
Home Run
Experience the excitement within the walls of the state-of-the-art Rangers Ballpark in Arlington this summer. Bring the whole family to enjoy hot dogs and home runs as you cheer on our Texas Rangers.
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FESTIVALS/FAIRS
TRINITY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, JUNE 9-28 » The Festival will showcase both professional actors and student actors from Texas Christian University’s award-winning theatre program to provide a mix of experience and energy to some of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Buschman & Hays Theatres at TCU, 817.257.5770.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, JUNE 17 » Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the U.S. and beyond. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 817.392.7469.
MUSEUMS
THE HARMON AND HARRIET KELLEY COLLECTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART: WORKS ON PAPER, JUNE 6—AUG. 23 » See the works of more than 50 African American artists from the late 1800s to the early years of this century. Drawn from one of the most esteemed private collections of works by African American artists, this special exhibition features more than 90 works by such luminaries as Elizabeth Catlett, William H. Johnson and Charles White. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
FIRST LOOK: MASTERWORKS OF AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY, THROUGH JUNE 7 » This is the first time these works—all part of the Amon Carter Museum’s renowned photography collection—have been exhibited at the museum. Taken together, they reflect the diversity and richness of an American visual tradition. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
ART AND LOVE IN RENAISSANCE ITALY, THROUGH JUNE 14 » This exhibit will present a group of exceptional objects that commemorate the most profound moments of Renaissance life: betrothal, marriage and the birth of a child, as well as more informal bonds of love. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
HIGH MODERNISM: ALFRED STIEGLITZ AND HIS LEGACY, THROUGH JUNE 28 » Modern Art Photography is widely recognized as being born in the 1910s from the work of Alfred Stieglitz and his hand-picked group of artists. Follow the pathway set by Stieglitz and his colleagues in this exhibition of photographs that blend sharp focus, fine printing and subscription to beauty. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
AFTER HOURS AT THE KIMBELL , SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, YEAR-ROUND » Join other art and music lovers to listen to music, enjoy an ex-
hibition tour and sip cocktails. Kimbell Art Museum, 817.332.8451.
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MODERN, YEAR-ROUND » The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth StarTelegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Cafe Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails from 5 to 8 p.m. Docent-led spotlight tours of the galleries at 6:30 p.m. Modern Art Museum, 817.738.9215.
FAMILY FREE FRIDAYS: NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME, LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, YEAR-ROUND » Check out the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for free. 817.255.9300.
CONNECT TO ART, YEAR-ROUND » Presented by Amon Carter Museum, Connect to Art is a free, multiple-visit program for groups of adults with cognitive disabilities and their families and/or caregivers. Amon Carter Museum, 817.738.1933.
SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, YEAR-ROUND »
Through their collections, oilmen like Sid Richardson, Amon Carter, Thomas Gilcrease, Frank Phillips and R.W. Norton established a link to the romantic legends of the Old West. Sid Richardson Museum, 817.332.6554.
TEx AS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM, YEAR-ROUND » The Texas Civil War Museum is a nonprofit member started by Texas oil and gas businessman Ray Richey. The museum features several permanent exhibits focusing on Civil War history and memorabilia. Texas Civil War Museum, 817.246.2323.
TEx AS COWBOY HALL OF FAME, YEAR-ROUND » The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors Texas men and women who have excelled in the sports of rodeo and cutting. Each booth contains photographs and memo -
Works on Paper See the works of more than 50 African American artists from the late 1800s to the early years of this century at the Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works On Paper, June 6—Aug. 23, at the Amon Carter Museum.
things to do in june
Start Your Engines Race down to Texas Motor Speedway to partake in the weekend-long activities planned for the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck & Indycar Series Windstar Casino 400/Bombardier Learjet 550K (June 4-6).
rabilia, and many of the booths also have video. Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, 817.626.7131.
STAGE/THEATER
13th VAN CLIBURN PIANO COMPEtItION 2009, thROUGh JUNE 7 » Every four years, Fort Worth becomes the Mecca of classical music, where 30 of today’s most promising pianists gather to reveal their immense talents. Bass Hall, 800.462.7979.
ALWAYS PAtSY CLINE, thROUGh JUNE 7 » This musical features more than 20 of Patsy’s hits, including “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” Casa Mañana, 817.332.2272.
hAIL MARY! thROUGh JUNE 13 » “Hail Mary!” is a new comedy about a dash of wills between a young parochial school novice and her Mother Superior. Circle Theater, 817.877.3040.
DEAD MAN’S CELL PhONE, thROUGh JUNE 14 » “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is a remarkable new dramatic comedy by the author of “The Clean House.” Stage West, 817.784.9378.
DEEP SEA, thROUGh JUNE 18 » Dive into the "Deep Sea" now showing at the Omni Theater, an IMAX Dome, at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Through the magic of IMAX technology, audiences will be transported below the ocean surface to swim with some of the planet’s most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures, from the unusual Wolf Eel to the Giant Pacific Octopus. The Omni Theater, 817.225.9540.
DINOSAURS ALIVE! thROUGh JUNE 18 » "Dinosaurs Alive!" is a captivating adventure of science and discovery that will enthrall audiences with its unique look at the entire age of dinosaurs. The Omni Theater, 817.225.9540.
BAttLE OF thE SMIthSONIAN, thROUGh JULY » Washington landmarks come to life in this sequel to the hit movie “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.” After the Museum of Nature and History is closed for upgrading, the museum pieces are moved into storage at the Smithsonian Institute. Security guard Larry Daley must infiltrate the Institute to rescue his friends. The Omni Theater, 817.225.9540.
DOLPhINS, JUNE 19 » From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia,
“Dolphins” takes audiences under the water’s surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame. The Omni Theater, 817.225.9540.
BUGS! A RAINFORESt ADVENtURE, JUNE 19 » “Bugs!” is a live-action nature drama filmed on location in Borneo and in a purpose-built studio in Oxford, England. “Bugs!” explores the dramatic and savage lives of an Old World praying mantis and a beautiful butterfly, known by their Latin names, Hierodula and Paplio. The Omni Theater, 817.225.9540.
thE GOSPEL QUEEN, thROUGh JUNE 21 » Sheran Goodspeed Keyton captures the great Mahalia Jackson’s charismatic performing style while bringing to life the songs that dubbed Jackson the Queen of Music. Jubilee Theatre, 817.338.4411.
DAME EDNA—LIVE AND INtIMAtE, JUNE 23-28 » Dame Edna Everage, the international housewife, therapist, guru and celebrity confidant, is currently crafting her latest, exciting entertainment strategies of her private estate in her native Australia. Bass Hall, 817.332.2272.
BALLEt CONCERtO’S 26th ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERt, JUNE 25-28 » Four spectacular ballets are planned for each night during Margo Dean’s School of Ballet’s Summer Dance Concerto. Ballet Concerto, celebrating 40 years, has engaged choreographers of national and international renown and has many favorite performers from ballet companies throughout the United States who will return to perform. Trinity Park Pavilion, 817.738.7915.
GRAND CANYON ADVENtURE: RIVER At RISK, thROUGh SUMMER 2009 » Get ready for a thrilling ride down the Colorado River! "Grand Canyon Adventure" at the Omni Theater, an IMAX Dome, combines exhilarating river rafting action on America’s most iconic river with the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Learn how you can make a difference for our parched planet. The Omni Theater, 817.225.9540.
MUSIC
BILLY BOB’S tEx AS » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.624.7117.
June 5 » Bobby Duncan
June 6 » Grand Funk Railroad
June 12 » Aaron Watson
June 13 » Little Texas
June 19 » Roger Creager
June 20 » Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
June 26 » Micky & The Motorcars
June 27 » Charlie Robinson
June 27 » Red Bull X Fighters
CONCERtS IN thE GARDENS, JUNE 5—JULY 5 » Concerts in the Gardens features evening performances by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and special artists staged outdoors in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m. All performances conclude with a fireworks finale. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 817.665.6000.
BASS hALL PRESENtS MERLE hAGGARD, JUNE 10 » Mighty Merle returns to Bass Hall, bringing with him his seemingly bottomless catalog of country music singalongs, weepalongs and yellalongs. After nearly five decades in the music biz, the Hag still rules. Bass Hall, 817.212.4280.
BASS hALL PRESENtS GEORGE JONES, JUNE 18 » Jones’ reputation as one of country music’s grand masters coincides with his presence at Bass Hall, a venue quickly becoming synonymous with hosting the best of every discipline. Bass Hall, 817.212.4280.
FORt WORth SYMPhONY PRESENtS thE OAK RIDGE BOYS, JUNE 20 » The Grammy Award-winning Oak Ridge Boys bring their famous four-part harmonies and toe-tappin’ songs to Bass Hall for one night only! Bass Hall, 817.665.6000.
COMEDY
hYENA’S COMEDY NIGht CLUB » Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.
Four Day WeekenD, FriDay an year-rounD » The popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4DAY.
SPORTS
2009 naSCar CaMPinG Wor Car SerieS WinStar WorLD C BarDier LearJet 550k , June
Craftsman Truck Series will take place on Thursday, June 4; the Firestone Qualifying Night for the IndyCar Series Race and the 400 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Se ries Race will occur on Friday, June 5; and fans will fill the track on Saturday, June 6 for the Bombardier Lear jet 500K IndyCar Series Race. Texas Motor Speedway, 817.215.8522.
Fort WortH CatS » LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th St., 817.226.2287.
June 4-7 » vs. El Paso
June 12-14 » vs. El Paso
June 16-18 » vs. Lincoln
June 23-25 » vs. Shreveport
teX aS ranGerS BaSeBaLL » Arlington, 817.273.5222.
June 8-11 » vs. Blue Jays,
June 12-14 » Dodgers
Jun 26-28 »Padres
June 30 » Angels
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
BirDS oF SuMMer, June 13 » Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge welcomes birds from all over. Join the fun as you hike, look and listen for these birds. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 817.392.7410.
CraFt DeMonStrationS at tHe Bureau oF enGraVinG anD PrintinG WeStern CurrenCy FaCiLity, June 22-26 » As part of the 2009 Summer Employee Craft Demonstrations, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility employees will be at each of four “living” exhibits being showcased: a turn-of-the-century spider press, a mutilated currency desk, an engraver’s bench and a platemaker-staffed table. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 817.231.4000.
CoWBoyS oF CoLor CuLturaL youtH HeritaGe SeMinar, WeDneSDayS, year-rounD » National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame, 817.922.9999.
DanCe LeSSonS, MonDayS anD tHurSDayS, year-rounD » Billy Bob’s Texas, 817.624.7117.
GraPeVine VintaGe raiLroaD, VariouS DateS, year-rounD » Rides are available from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards and from the Stockyards to 8th Avenue at the Trinity River. Stockyards Station, 817.625.RAIL.
HiStoriC Fort WortH, inC. tourS, yearrounD » These tours include the Ball-EddlemanMcFarland House and the Thistle Hill House Museum. Historic Fort Worth, Inc., 817.336.2344.
oMni tHeater anD noBLe PL anetariuM, year-rounD » The Omni Theater has numerous exciting shows daily. Construction on the museum’s new facilities continues through Fall 2009. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 817.255.9300.
StoCkyarDS CHaMPionSHiP roDeo, FriDay anD SaturDay, year-rounD » Rope, ride, race! Traditional rodeo fun for the whole family. Cowtown Coliseum, 888.269.8696.
StoCkyarDS DaiLy CattLe DriVe, year-rounD » The world’s only daily cattle drive. Fort Worth Stockyards, Exchange Street, 817.624.4741.
Fort WortH Water GarDenS, year-rounD » Here, visitors can stand 38 feet below street level amid 1,000 gallons of water cascading down a 710-foot wall. That’s just one attraction! Fort Worth, 1502 Commerce St., 817.871.7698.
Graceful Entrance
Serving modern American classics with local ingredients, Grace has established itself as one of the Metroplex’s top restaurants.
Served on aromatic jasmine rice in a coconut-lobster broth, the spicy Big Eye Tuna is perfectly seared medium-rare. Its smooth texture and peppery, bold spice is balanced with crunchy strings of fresh vegetables like bok choy and carrots. The broth, with a hint of curry, is dotted with edamame. The full-flavored dish hints at Grace Executive Chef Blaine Staniford’s background fusing Texas and Asian cuisines. A forkful of all the entrée’s components has a perfect balance of flavors and textures, rewarding guests with Staniford’s specialty—expertly blending flavors to bring out the ingredients’ best.
–Camille Torres
124 noW open: Grace 126 revieW: Fire oak Grill 128 lisTinGs
Good Grace
With perfectly conceptualized dishes and a chic atmosphere, Grace ups the ante for Cowtown’s culinary scene.
Serving beautifully plated “modern American classics” with local ingredients, Grace has quickly established itself as one of the Metroplex’s top restaurants, and rightly so. Each dish is carefully arranged, with all its ingredients working in concordance, blending to create a masterpiece. Like beautiful harmonies, the support ing flavors’ pitches blend, creating depth and balance to the main ingre
dients’ melodies. The ingredients sing in accord, creating a song of consonant flavors and perfectly dissonant textures. If dishes were songs, most restaurants write melodies; Grace composes symphonies.
Adam Jones, Del Frisco’s long-time former manager and one of Fort Worth’s most experienced restaurateurs, opened the restaurant Nov. 17, naming it for his wife, Caroline Grace. With Culinary Institute of America graduate Blaine Staniford as the executive chef, the upscale restaurant boasts an experienced staff that Jones gleaned from the area’s best restaurants. A staff of extremely knowledgeable servers describes dishes’ ingredients, and additional servers ensure that glasses and bread plates are always full.
Low lighting and a few modern chandeliers drop from Grace’s tiered ceiling. Expansive windows surround the dining room, offering views of Main Street. Chocolate-colored booths and comfortable, high-quality leather chairs surround white linen-topped tables. No corners were cut creating Grace. Even server stations are topped with granite. Wood and stainless steel punctuate the space with a touch of masculinity, balanced with feminine mirrored accents. Upbeat, contemporary music plays over the speakers, adding to the impeccable ambience.
But the atmosphere is only part of the restaurant’s appeal; it’s the food that truly sets it apart. Each dish’s ingredients are meant to be eaten together to fully experience the flavors. An appetizer of crispy fried oysters is served on a bed of sautéed baby
Wine 101
The world of wine and wine tasting doesn’t have to be intimidating.
The Perfect Pair For a wine that can stand up to the Meyer Ranch steak, try a glass of J Vineyards Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Light to medium garnet in the glass, this wine has a gorgeous concocted nose of herbs, roasted meat and red berries. Light on its feet with restrained tannins, this 2006 wine finishes beautifully and works well with the hearty, full-flavored steak, or even the Colorado rack of lamb.
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spinach. A rich, not-too-heavy brown butter pepper sauce plays off Louisiana hot sauce. The tender oysters contrast with the fried breadcrumbs’ slight crunch. Crispy slices of pepperoni add yet another layer of flavor and texture.
Washington oysters on the half shell—served on a bed of rock salt—are topped with butterpoached king crab, velvety rich crème fraiche and caviar. Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs sparkling white wine complements the delicate flavors.
Entrée options include rich housemade jumbo shrimp ravioli in a smoked seafood broth made with shellfish. Bold seafood flavors from the stock flavor the meat-filled tubes of tender pasta. Texas English peas in the broth add delicacy and subtle sweetness.
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snow peas in their pods—are perfectly crisp. Asparagus and mushrooms include cremini, button and portabella mushrooms with a farm-fresh poached egg on top. The egg’s butteriness and yolk act as a simple hollandaise, the more traditional accompaniment to asparagus. Adding another layer of texture, the egg paradoxically incorporates hominess and decadence.
For red-meat lovers, it doesn’t get any better than the Meyer Ranch all-natural beef. The grass-fed beef is raised in Montana away from common cattle stressors, including motorized vehicles. The result is unrivaled flavor and texture. Though it sounds odd, the 6-ounce filet has a smooth, silky texture. Seared medium rare and simply seasoned with kosher salt and pepper, the beef’s pure flavors sing. The more masculine 18-ounce bone-in strip’s fat, rather than being grisly, does what it’s meant to do—add more flavor.
A la carte sides, which serve three to four people, include slightly sweet creamed corn with smokey bits of ham for down-home flavor. A mature version of peas and carrots— fresh baby root carrots and yellow and green
For dessert, Pot (pronounced “poe”) de Creme is an indulgent option. Fit for a queen, a warm trio of dark, milk and white chocolate puddings are made with French Valrhona chocolate, regarded as one of the world’s best. A dollop of fresh, fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings top the custards.
A lighter choice, an assortment of 100 percent cows’ milk cheeses from Waco’s Brazos County Creamery includes creamy and mild cheddar, unique sage derby, double-cream brie and havarti cheeses; sweet agave nectar drizzled over crunchy toasted almonds; and a side of rhubarb jam and house-made croutons.
Fans of molten cakes favor the dense, rich chocolate pudding cake with organic vanilla ice cream manufactured at Plano’s Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream. There’s also carrot cake topped with powdered sugar, plump golden raisins and fried carrots. Its center is a sweet, gooey play off the more traditional cream cheese icing. Lemony, dense pound cake with seasonal berries, house-made whipped cream and a sprig of mint is a freshtasting dessert option.
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by camille Torres
Out West
Weatherford’s Fire Oak Grill offers beautifully presented home-style Texas cooking.
The first time I went to Fire Oak Grill, I wasn’t excited. The thought of driving 30 minutes to Weatherford seemed unnecessary when Cowtown has its own set of top-notch Texas restaurants and steak houses. I thought that surely something out there couldn’t compare to (and definitely couldn’t top) Fort Worth’s fine fare. I was wrong.
Owner Britton Schweitzer, former manager of Fort Worth’s Daddy Jack’s and Michaels, has created one of the area’s best restaurants. Open since summer ’07, Fire Oak Grill is sited across from Parker County Courthouse in the charming historic town square. The rustic restaurant serves home-style Texas cooking, but not the kind you’d get at mom’s or grandma’s house— momma doesn’t make food like this. She only wishes her mashed potatoes were as creamy and her plating as pretty.
Chef Eric Hunter, a Fort Worth native and former Chef D’ Cuisine at Lonesome Dove Bistro, creates stellar Southwestern dishes. Starters
include applewood bacon-wrapped grilled jalapeños. The perfect portion for two people, four super-spicy peppers (seeds intact) are stuffed with a warm chipotle (smoked jalapeno) cream cheese filling. Though the menu says the jalapeños are also stuffed with shrimp, I couldn’t find it, but the lack of shrimp doesn’t hurt the flavor. A mildly spicy avocado dip resembling a smooth guacamole balances the bolder flavors and provides a cooling antidote for the spiciness. Pico and microgreens garnish the plate.
The fire-roasted tomato basil soup is served with a few garlic croutons on the side. With the texture of the tomatoes still discernable, the soup is flecked with green and black from the basil and roasted tomatoes. The richness of the cream shines through, along with a slight sweetness from the natural sugars the roasting releases from the tomatoes.
Throughout the restaurant, servers bustle about, in a hurry to keep guests’ glasses filled. Black tablecloths top the tables, each accented with a small tealight candle. Wooden floors
stretch throughout the historic building, and a tin ceiling and crown molding adorn the high ceilings. Rustic wood with tin inlays accent the textured khaki walls. Antlers, a massive moose head and mounted fish hang on the walls, along with incongruent colorful, semi-abstract paintings that adorn the walls.
Two plush entryway sofas provide a place to sit when there’s a wait. Leather chairs surrounding a roaring fireplace and flat-screen TV provide a home away from home by the bar. From those dressed up on dates to the just-offthe-ranch jeans and spurs crew, people of all walks of life enjoy Fire Oak Grill, some celebrating special occasions, others just out for a good down-home meal.
A standout entrée is the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with Dr Pepper sauce, which adds depth of flavor and a touch of sweetness. A hint of smokiness from the bacon permeates the three pork medallions, mixing with its seared crust’s saltiness. Tender and juicy, the pork cuts with a butter knife. The tenderloin is served with creamy skin-on mashed potatoes—some of the best I’ve had—flavored with garlic and butter. Crisp and lightly salted garlic broccolini completes the dish.
For manly men, the 16-ounce ribeye is a good option. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and red onion-poblano jam, it’s not the best selection of meat, but it’s certainly flavorful and perfectly cooked. The 8-ounce tenderloin is better for those wanting a juicier, tenderer piece of meat.
To conclude the meal, the chilled bourbon pecan pie offers a sweet ending. Large pieces of Parker County pecans and sweet filling rest in a flakey crust. Drizzles of dark chocolate and caramel garnish the plate. For those looking for something not as sweet, the chocolate chili brownie served warm with blueberry coulis is a good option. With a dusting of powdered sugar, the warm brownie comes with a smooth, slightly tart blueberry sauce. The chili in the brownie incorporates a hint of spice that hits the back of the throat, bringing out the chocolate’s depth of flavor.
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The most sought-after restaurant listing to navigate the area's growing dining scene.
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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.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $-$$ L D
gArden CottAge teA rooM » 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Gallery in North Richland Hills. This graceful tea room has been serving tremendously light fare and decadent desserts: banana caramel pie, caramel pecan cheesecake and chewy butter cake, just to name a few — made from scratch — since 1985. This charming lunch or meeting spot, which is also available for special events, is the perfect place to grab a light lunch or enjoy a cup of tea. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. $ L (
MAC’s BAr & grill » 6077 W. 1-20, 817.572.0541. The cuisine in this Chicago-style restaurant ranges from Southwestern to Cajun to American grill. Dishes include prime rib, shrimp or crawfish étouffée and even chicken-fried steak. Mac’s maintains an upscale, casual atmosphere with white tablecloths, tulip lights, dark wood walls and candlelight. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
MArKet street » 5605 Colleyville, 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-11pm daily. $ B L D ✹
no Frills grill » 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St., Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large portions at low prices. Video games, a pool table, a back patio and 80-plus screens make dining fun at all hours at this local sports bar. 11am-2am daily. $ L D
olenJACK’s grille » 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. Chef Brian Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there’s something for everyone. Try the chicken-fried steak, so big you’ll have leftovers for days. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D ✹ rose gArden teArooM » 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-6pm Sun. $ L ( tHe sAnFord HoUse » 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. The comfortable Victorian-style inn just north of downtown offers exquisite dining. Reservations requested. 11am-2pm Sun.-Wed.; 6:30am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$ B L ( ✹
soUtHern reCiPes grill » 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. A restaurant that offers up great atmosphere and a choice of chicken, seafood or steak. 11am9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat. $-$$ L D( ✹
VentAnA grille » 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. Located inside the clubhouse at Tierre Verde Golf Club. Serves all meals, but a great pick for an evening out! 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Wed.; 6:30am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$ B L D ( ✹
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 restauarant be considered for the list, contact Amy HallfordTurman at ahallford@fwtexas.com.
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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-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 12pm-1am Fri.-Sat. $ 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 Southernstyle cooking is complemented by mementos from "I Love Lucy." 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L 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. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 4pm7pm Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. $$$ L D (
CHArleston’s » 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. You can get as casual as coaching shorts, though we’d suggest one think better of it. There’s nothing casual, though, about the hickory-grilled pork, Idaho rainbow trout and classic baby back ribs. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
gAllerY Art CAFe » 609 S. Jennings Ave., 817.335.4646. The menu features American/Southwestern favorites, and the food is worth coming back for. 7am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L ( ✹
tHe CoVeY restAUr Ant & BreWerY » 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.731.7933. The brewery features a sevenbarrel microbrewery at its center. Lunch and dinner menus range from pizzas to entrees. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D ( ✹
CUrlY’s CUstArd » 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. Cool down with a fresh frozen custard or try a milkshake—35 flavors to choose from! Enjoy on outdoor benches or drive thru. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
dixie HoUse CAFe » 3701 Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500. 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 Pl ACe » 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. A westside favorite for good home cooking. Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. 11am-5pm Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $-$$ L D (
Fred’s tex As CAFe » 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and gravy. The outdoor patio only adds to the attraction of the fun café. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$ L D ✹
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. $$ L D ( ✹
lUnCH Box » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181.
This westside lunch hot spot serves fabulous soups, salads and more. The colorful, flavorful menu will satisfy any taste. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ L MAsseY’s » 1805 8th Ave., 817.921.5582. Open since 1947, this place is an institution, built largely on its reputation for chicken-fried steak. There’s all-you-can-eat catfish on Wednesday and Friday nights, and steaks, seafood and salads. For dessert, try a slice of homemade pie. No frills in the ambiance—this is strictly casual dining. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ L D
MontgoMerY street CAFÉ » 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. This is no-frills cooking at its finest. From omelets to chicken-fried steak, the menu includes fabulous Southern favorites. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7amnoon Sat. $ B L(
old neigHBorHood grill » 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. Everyone knows everyone’s name in this appropriately named grill. Fabulous breakfast entreés of pancakes and Belgian waffles are matched by an equally scrumptious lunch/dinner menu. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
ol’ soUtH PAnCAKe HoUse » 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the party. Open 24 hours. $ B L D ( oVAtion dining And entertAinMent » 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.8900. This venue offers quality food and an extensive live music calendar. 6pm11pm Wed.-Thur.; 6pm-midnight Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun.; Closed Mon.-Tue. $$ L D ( PAris CoFFee sHoP » 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. This Fort Worth institution has been serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930. 6am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 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. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; 6pm-9pm Thu.-Sat.; 10:30am1:30pm Sun. $-$$ L D
PoP’s sAFAri rooM » 2929 Morton St., 817.334.0559. You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms. Specializing in wild game, entreés feature beef tenderloin, crab cakes and more. 10am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 10am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$$ 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 ✹
tex As grill » 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. This casual Western-style restaurant is a real steal, with the most expensive entrée less than $7. The menu features unusual items, such as tuna salad with homemade dressing and chicken-fried steak topped with spicy queso. A dozen bottled beers are available, including Texas favorites Shiner and Lone Star. 11am-9pm daily.
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tHe rose gArden teA rooM » 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. The Rose Garden Tearoom is known
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for its flavorful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into England. 11:30am-4pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ L (
VICKERY CAFÉ » 4120 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.737.2277. Owner John Pendergrass offers a large breakfast menu at reasonable prices, as well as a lunch menu with such country favorites as chicken-fried steak and fried catfish. Expect excellent service when you come here— the waitstaff has, on average, 15 years experience. 6am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-6pm Sun. $ B L (
VIdAlIA’s At thE WoRthIngton » 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. With dishes ranging from fried green tomatoes to smothered pork chops, the cuisine at Vidalia’s is unequivocally Southern. Using such regional products as beef from Grandview and grits from Waco, Vidalia’s homestyle take on upscale cuisine is infused with a true taste of the South. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ B L D T (
WEstsIdE CAFÉ » 7950 Hwy. 80, 817.560.1996. Enjoy Southern cooking served with Southern hospitality. The breakfasts are huge, the lunches are so good, and both will leave you needing/wanting a good Southern-style nap. 6am-10pm daily. $ B L D
thE ZodIAC Room At nEImAn mARCUs » 2100 Green Oaks Rd., 817.738.3581. A delightful dining adventure for lunch with excellent service. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-6pm Sun. $$ L
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hARboR onE » 9315 Boat Club Rd., Lake County; 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ L D ( RoAnoKE
bAbE’s ChICKEn dInnER hoUsE » 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. A tradition among locals, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House offers Southern fried chicken, green beans, cream corn and salad with a sweet vinaigrette served family-style. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D
Cl AssIC CAFE » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D ( ✹
doVE CREEK CAFÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 6am-9pm Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat.; 6:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L D
PRAIRIE hoUsE REstAURAnt » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texas-style eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. Try the buffalo burger or the chickenfried ribeye for a treat. With unique decor and a different theme at every booth, the atmosphere is as entertaining to the senses as the fare. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun.
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CAFÉ EXPREss » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The MercedesBenz of fast food eateries” because of their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. Start with a large, chic salad, such as nicoise, shrimp & avocado and couscous, or indulge in the pasta amoré, which certainly lives up to its to-die-for name. Wine, beer, cappuccino and espresso are all available. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹ thE ChEEsECAKE FACtoRY » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory has been serving up something for everyone. From soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes, the servings are always generous, and the desserts are always decadent. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ L D ✹
X’s & o’s sPoRtIng tAVERn » 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. This place is not your typical sporting tavern. Both couples and singles can come for a romantic date or to enjoy the game. They serve everything from cheese sticks and burgers to seared chili-crusted tuna. 4pm-7pm Mon.-Thur.; 3pm-7pm Fri. $ L D ( ✹
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FIRE oAK gRIll » 14 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Savor the taste of a delicious steak cooked to perfection or let your taste buds devour the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. Now with a full bar, the Fire Oak Grill is sure to leave you satisfied! Lunch: 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm10pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ D (
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PEI WEI » 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687 L D ✹ Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545 L D Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 10:30am-10pm 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. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$
sUKhothAI » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. No MSG is found in the cooking here. Try the chicken satay or the steamed spring rolls. 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm Mon.Fri.; 5-9:30pm Sat. $ L D (
tAstE oF thAI » 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up fresh dishes daily. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ L D ( bEdFoRd
thAI jAsmInE » 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. This wonderful Thai restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai one could ask for. Serves wine and beer. 11am9pm Mon.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹ FoRt WoRth
AsIA boWl & gRIll » 2400 Lands End, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. Fresh ingredients combined with complex flavors make this a fabulous dining experience. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
EdohAnA hIbAChI sUshI » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002 L D (. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ hUI ChUAn sUshI, sAKE, tAPAs » 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. This small, yet visually appealing, restaurant is full of surprises. Owner Hui Chuan Logan will not only remember your face, but maybe even what you ordered. With a wide variety of tapas and sushi, you are bound to find something that sounds appealing. 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5:30-10pm Sun. $$ L D ✹
jAPAnEsE PAl ACE » 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. Japanese décor and dark wood paneling transport you to Asia, as the hibachi chefs slice and dice your entrée right before your eyes. Sit at a cooking table, traditional American tables or try sitting authentically on the floor. Often busy, but reservations are not required. 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ D
mY l An » 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. This Vietnamese restaurant serves multiple rice dishes with vegetables, meat and seafood, and there are more than 100 items on the menu. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ L D
PEI WEI » 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.294.0808 L D. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950 L D ✹. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a
far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
P.F. ChAng’s » 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
Pho lIttlE sAIgon » 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at low prices is served up in a friendly atmosphere. 10am-8:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-3pm Sat. $ L D
PhU l Am » 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. The fare is updated and includes new choices in Vietnamese and Chinese food. 10am-10pm Sun.-Sat. $-$$ 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. $$ L D T ( sonnY’s dInER » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹
sUshI AXIom jAPAnEsE FUsIon REstAURAnt » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹
sUshI YoKo » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. This new sushi restaurant offers their own version of the Ahi tuna tower—the DFW Tower. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
sZEChUAn » 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. Other location: 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. This Chinese favorite counts on highquality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. Enjoy the fresh and flavorful dishes in an elegant, yet casual, atmosphere. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( thAI tInA’s » 703 N. Henderson St., 817.332.0088. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” 11 am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sun. $$ L D
toKYo CAFE » 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. This Camp Bowie hideaway delivers great sushi at reasonable prices. Please come casual. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹
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EdohAnA hIbAChI sUshI » 1501 W. State, Grapevine, 817.251.2004. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.; 5pm-10:30pmSat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ L D (
P.F. ChAng’s » 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found all across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” They mix traditional and modern Chinese Southeast Asian cuisine to form a vast menu complemented by an extensive wine list. 11am11pm daily. $$ L D (
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sWEEt bAsIl thAI CUIsInE » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up high-end dishes without the high-end price. Delicious curries and soups are their trademark. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
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EdEn bIstRo » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028. This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (
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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. 11:30am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-3:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( PEI WEI » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
THAI CHILI » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. They serve up beautifully prepared food that you can’t help but savor as it goes down. They also cater, so if you can’t join them, they’ll bring the party to you. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; noon-11pm Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹ barbecue
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DICKEY’S BArBECUE PIT » 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Arlington. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drivethru and catering. 10:30am-8:30pm daily. $ L D
rED HOT AND BLUE » 1350 E. Copeland Rd., 817.795.7427. Beef may be king here, but Memphisstyle 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. $$ L D
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ANgELO’S » 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. A big bear right inside the door invites you to big beers on the tables. But the big draw is the brisket, hickorysmoked out in back of this uncontrived institution that also serves chicken. No credit cards, but checks are welcome, and there’s an ATM in the building. 11am10pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
COUSIN’S PIT BArBECUE » 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511 L D (. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999 L D (✹. Brisket, ribs, chicken and homemade sausage are the staples, along with cobblers and delicious cakes. A 21-year family-run business, Cousin’s has opened up a third location in Keller as a drive-thru/take-out hot spot. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
DICKEY’S BArBECUE PIT » 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813 L D ✹. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 L D. 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027 L D. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ r AILHEAD SMOKEHOUSE » 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. It sometimes gets so crowded you have to use the satellite parking lot across the street. 11am-9pm Mon.Sat. $ L D ✹
rED HOT AND BLUE » 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 L D. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333 L D. Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. Although pork is the house specialty, chicken and beef dishes are also available. 11am9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $$ rISCKY’S » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800 L D ( ✹. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹. A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. All of their meat is hand-trimmed, rubbed with “Riscky dust” and then naturally smoked for hours in wood-burning pits. The historic Stockyards location offers a spacious patio that is the perfect place to sit back and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ THE SMOKE PIT » 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455.
This barbecue joint has various types of smoked meats and is great for dine-in or to have cater your next party. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ L D (
Tr AILBOSS BUrgErS » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.625.1070. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$ L D ✹
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DICKEY’S BArBECUE PIT » 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am9pm daily. $ L D
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TEXAS DE Br AZIL » 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. The meat never stops coming as waiters dressed as gauchos go table to table offering it on swords. Between the all-you-can-eat salad bar and selection of 14 meats, you’ll need to be wheeled out of this upscale restaurant. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm & 5pm10:30pm Fri.; 4pm-10:30pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (
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BOI NA Br AZA » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ L D
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AL’S HAMBUrgEr’S » 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. The place is an institution in north Arlington. The burger joint serves up delicious hamburgers and other good fast food. 6:30am-10:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D (
CAPTAIN BILLY WHIZZBANg’S » 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.861.9498. A burger and fries treat with excellent onion rings. It’s a hot spot for lunch and a quick dinner. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ 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
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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.-Thu.; 11am-9pm 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-3pm 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 preservativefree 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-8pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.Sat. $ L D T ( ✹
PAPPA’S BUrgErS » 2700 W. Freeway, 817.348.8273. 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-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
THE POUr HOUSE SPOrTS grILL » 209 W. 5th St., 817.335.2575. The Pour House offers a little bit of everything from sports bar munchies to steaks, which can be washed down with one of 25 bottled beers. Enjoy the spectacular view of downtown on Wednesdays during karaoke, Thursdays with the Top 40/Rock DJ or weekends with a live band. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11ammidnight Sun. $ L D T ( ✹
PUrPLE COW DINEr » 4601 W. Freeway, 817.737.7177. The Cow has standard burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes with all that finger-lickin' junk kids like to track all over the table. Yes, playing with the condiments is OK. 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu. $ L D
TOMMY’S HAMBUrgErS » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D (. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D (. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹. Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $
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JOHNNY B’S BUrgErS & SHAKES » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. Try one of the old fashioned shakes. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D
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CAFÉ AT DAIrEDS » 2400 W. I-20, 817.465.9797. Serving lunch in a casual, energetic setting, The Café at Daireds offers a variety of upscale entrées, salads and homemade soups. The Café treats with gourmet three-course prix fixe menu that changes weekly and a fully stocked bar. 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat.; noon-6pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
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610 grILLE » 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. The café delivers stunning upscale new American cuisine with showmanship on the plate and elegance in the décor. Executive Chef Ismael Rojas offers an excellent menu of tasty foods—from Chilean sea bass to lamb. 6:30am4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.
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CAFÉ ASPEN » 6103 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.0838. This westside favorite includes a fish menu that changes regularly, and the rack of lamb alone would merit a return visit. Go casual or dressed to the nines—either way, you’ll fit in. The ambiance becomes even more elegant at night with candlelight. An adjoining full bar offers a high-end well. A fabulous patio is open seasonally. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon-Thu.; 6pm10pm Fri.-Sat. The bar opens at 11am and closes one hour after the kitchen. $$ L D ( ✹
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rED OVEN » Bowen & Park Row, 817.274.1423. This
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French bakery prepares fresh artisan breads daily. Best known for their wonderful Red Velvet, Black Forest and Italian Cream cakes. 8:30am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 8:30am5pm Sat. $$
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ARTISAN BAKING COMPANY » 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. Now the award-winning breads and scones from the bakers of Cowtown Farmers Market can be purchased at Fort Worth’s only independent artisan baker. Locally made sourdough, focaccia, multigrain, cinnamon, roasted garlic, and breakfast bread, as well as scones and abundant sweets, are now yearround purchases. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ B
BAKER BROS. AMERICAN DELI » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1400. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹
BLUEBONNET BAKERY » 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. Consistently chosen as one of the city’s finest bakeries, while their lunch crowd continues to grow. Try a homemade petit four, and you will quickly become a regular. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat.
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CARSHON’S DELICATESSEN » 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. Open since 1928, so you know they’re doing something right. Choose from their big specialty sandwiches, such as the Rebecca, Rachel or Ruthie, homemade soups and chili and homemade pies, including chocolate, butterscotch or pecan. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L
THE CUPCAKE COTTAGE » 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. This bakery is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. Five different flavored cupcakes every day. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.-Sat. $
ESPERANZA’S MEXICAN CAFÉ & BAKERY » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The Lancarte family has yet another hit with this cafe and bakery, where a fabulous brunch, traditional Mexican dishes and freshbaked pastries are the norm. Breakfast is served all day on weekends. 6:30am-7pm daily. $
KOLACHE SHOPPE » 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. Be sure to visit this longtime purveyor of delicious kolaches, muffins, fritters and more. 6amnoon 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 ✹. The word “bread” is deceiving, although there’s plenty of it. Think more along the lines of “Big Fat Sandwich and Dessert.” 6:30am-9pm Mon.Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $
THE SNOOTY PIG » 2401 Westport Pkwy., 817.837.1077 B L D. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy., 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-noon 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. 8am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $-$$ B
SWISS PASTRY SHOP » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a traditional breakfast, as well as lunch. And they are rumored to have the best German sausages in town. 6:30am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7:30am-4pm Sat. $ B L YOGI’S BAGEL CAFE » 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. The best bagels in Fort Worth come from this eclectic eatery that hosts a killer breakfast. Later in the day, choose from a truckload of salads with a cup of the house specialty, borscht. Come ready to stand in line on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 6:30am-9pm Mon.Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹
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MAIN STREET BREAD BAKING COMPANY » 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. Located in historic downtown Grapevine, Main Street Bread Baking Company offers quality baked goods, including fresh breads and decadent cakes and desserts. With offerings like Grand Marnier cake, an orange liqueur cake filled with a light orange cream and garnished with whipped Italian butter cream, it’s easy to see why this cafe and bakery has become a favorite among locals. 6:30am-6:30pm daily.
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THE SNOOTY PIG » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹
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BAKER BROS. AMERICAN DELI » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily.
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ELEGANT CAKERY » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$
WEINBURGER’S DELI » 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574 B L D ✹ Weinburger’s Deli specializes in quality meats and cheeses. They also offer a variety of fresh salads. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
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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. $$ D (
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8.0 RESTAURANT & BAR » 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. The Jell-O shot pioneer of the 1980s is still a cool drinking spot, where martinis now rule. 8.0 continues to feed eclectic tastes from a full menu, and the dinner hour lasts late for theater-goers. This art bar offers great jazz and blues under the stars on the patio, which seats 350. Every wall is handpainted by local artists. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am-1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$ 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. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun. $$ L ( ✹
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM » 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. Unlike the works here at one of the nation’s primo art museums, the menu changes every day in the kitchen, where the staff turns out creatively crafted sandwiches, salads and soups, including a killer gazpacho. Matisse sculptures give an aristocratic flair; Friday night dinner features live music. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$ L ( ✹
LILI’S BISTRO » 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. This quaint bistro focuses on tradition. Start with the Gorgonzola fries and move on to the Spinach & Mushroom grilled chicken. Delicious! 11am-2:30pm Mon.Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
SPIRAL DINER » 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. At this 100 percent vegan and mostly organic restaurant, you can find nearly anything you could desire on the menu. Fresh-tasting and affordable, don’t forget about their wide variety of juices and smoothies. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
ZAMBRANO WINE CELLAR » 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. With a menu featuring more than 200 wines, this wine bar should be a priority for all wine lovers. 4:30pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-1am Fri.-Sat.
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SANDELLA’S CAFÉ » 1245 Prospect St., 817.421.0727. Finally, a place to eat delicious food without the worry of calorie counting. This family-owned restaurant spices up delicious sandwich wraps, such as the Chicken Verona or the flatbread pizza. With their relaxing European atmosphere, you’re likely to stay not only for the food, but the free Internet, as well. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
ethnic
FORT WORTH
BOMBAY GRILL » 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. This Indian restaurant serves up classics like Tandoori and garlic naan (flatbread). 11am-2pm & 5:30pm-10pm daily. $ L D (
BYBLOS » 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. Owned by a member of the same family who owns Hedary’s, this Stockyards restaurant serves the same great Middle Eastern fare. Don’t miss Friday nights, the day that brings bellydancing into the Stockyards. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$ L D ( CHADRA MEZZA & GRILL » 1622 Park Place, 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. $$ L D (
french
ARLINGTON
CACHAREL » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the finest in the county. The threecourse fixed price dinner runs a happy gamut between lobster and ostrich, or have a steak cut to order. The place is peaceful and elegant, high above Six Flags with a great view. You won’t get off cheaply, but you won’t be disappointed. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$ L D (
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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! 11am-2pm Mon.-Sun.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
LA MADELEINE » 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.4656. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Croissants, pastries, soups, salads and more are served in a charming European atmosphere. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹
SAINT-EMILION » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Wellconcocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D ( ✹
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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.-Sat. $$ D (
GrEENwOOD’S » 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. A great place to venture out and try some traditional German cuisine. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-3pm Thu.-Fri. $$ L D (
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CAfÉ MEDI » 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. This authentic Greek restaurant offers only the freshest of homemade recipes, including Greek salad, gyros and tasty hummus and flatbread. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D (
GrEEK hOUSE » 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. Gyros, souvlaki and more in a counter-pickup eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. Food is fresh, well-prepared and promptly presented for customer pickup. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
JAZZ CAfÉ » 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. Funky, laid-back service and atmosphere with dependable Tex-Greek food and great music. House band plays fine jazz on Sunday. Sunday champagne brunch. 11am3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L
italian
ArLINGTON/MID-CITIES
BIrrAPOrETTI’S » 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Birraporetti’s is a perfect spot for an elegant meal. Offering pastries, breads and fine Italian food, this restaurant features live jazz and a special brunch menu served from 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-12am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
ITALIANNI’S » 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.281.7272. This quaint Italian bistro includes the genre standards, as well as some creative dishes like three-pepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. $$ L D ( ✹
NIZZA PIZZA » 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. This innovative family pizza place has customers lining up around the block. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
PALIO’S PIZZA CAfÉ » 5712 Colleyville Blvd., 817.605.7555. This pizza café offers interesting and highend pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹
PICCOLO MONDO » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the strip-center dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. 5:30pm-10:30pm MonThu.; 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( rUGGErI’S rISTOr ANTE » 32 Village Ln., 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. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm daily. $$ L D ( ✹ fOrT wOrTh
AVENTINO » 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.731.0711. Good old-fashioned Italian. Think chicken picatta and one of the best no-frills marinaras around. Luscious desserts, too. 5pm-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:00pm-11pm Thu.-Sat. $$-
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BELLA ITALIA wEST » 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. The most wild game this side of Fossil Rim. This dimly lit set of nooks and rooms is a great romantic setting, but it’s also suitable for high-powered business or low-key gatherings of friends. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
CAfÉ BELLA » 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. The café is a busy place and known for its pizza, lasagna, salad and cheese bread. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
fErrÉ rISTOr ANTE BAr » 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. This new Tuscan-Italian eatery offers a range of dishes. For more traditional, try the Spaghettini Pomodoro, or for a heartier appetite, try the Agnello al Forno, a seared lamb loin dish. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D T ( ✹
fOrTUNA » 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. This little Italian restaurant is a favorite among Fort Worthians. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (
ITALIAN INN rIDGLEA » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. Chic and classic menu offers veal, chicken, seafood and pasta. Get ready for attentive service in a vintage underground nightclub setting, complete with singing waiters. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ D (
LA PIAZZA » 1600 S. University Dr., #601, 817.334.0000. Upscale Italian cuisine in University Park Village Shopping Center. Dress nicely to visit this lovely (and pricey) Italian spot ... the experience is worth it. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
MAMA’S PIZZA » 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA This Fort Worth staple has been serving up great pizza in Fort Worth since 1968. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $ L D (
MANCUSO’S » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages. 11am-1pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $ L D (
MArGIE’S OrIGINAL ITALIAN KITChEN » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D (
MELLOw MUShrOOM » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ MILANO’S » 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. Pizza is a big menu item, but you’ll find more than enough choices to satisfy your hunger. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (
NONNA TATA » 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. With a weekly changing menu, this small Italian restaurant is a hidden gem that begs to be found. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$ L D ✹
PIZZErIA UNO ChICAGO GrILL » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza is a must. Don’t skip the heavenly chocolate peanut butter cup dessert! Large menu offers many choices for everyone. 10am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 10am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $ L D
rUffINO’S ITALIAN rESTAUr ANT » 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. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (
TAVErNA rISOTTErIA » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yel-
lowfin tuna. The bar offers beer and wine, and the bottomless mimosas are divine. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ 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.
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BUCA DI BEPPO » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.MAMA. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D (
FERRARI’S ITALIAN VILLA » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. This upscale restaurant boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves century-old family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D
RAVIOLI » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D latin american
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GLORIA’S » Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784 L D ✹. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800 L D T ✹. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981 L D ✹. Gloria’s offers an alternative to Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of Salvadoran flavor. Favorites include the seafood soup, ceviche and grilled pork. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$
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FORT wORTH
SAPRISTI! » 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. Relaxed, elegant dining that features a European flair. Items include mussels and tapas, and you’ll also find risotto, duck and braised lamb shank. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ D (
SCAMPI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE » 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. Italian and Greek cuisine in a setting recently redecorated for romance. Counter service at lunch and full table service in the evening. BYOB. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( THE VAULT » 525 Taylor St., 817.348.9828. Sample sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful wines in a warm, European-inspired setting, and linger at the hip V Lounge Wine & Martini Bar located downstairs. Signature dishes include Vault Paella and many tempting tapas selections. 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-midnight Thu.-Fri.; 10:30am-midnight Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $$-$$ L D ( ✹
mexican
COLLEYVILLE/FORT wORTH
ESPARZA’S » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves Tex-Mex favorites. By the looks of all the famous faces gracing the walls, you never know who will show up. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
LA HACIENDA RANCH » 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. Mexican food is the fare, and the grilled steaks are excellent. Don’t forget the fajitas. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D RIO MAMBO » 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites,
with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ FORT wORTH
ANTHONY’S » 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. The Santa Fe-style Mexican cuisine features red and green chile enchiladas, fajitas, seafood and more, as well as a great selection of beer, wine and margaritas. 7am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ L D ✹
BAKER ST. PUB & GRILL » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. British-themed pub with a menu that offers shepherd’s pie and Scotch egg with good chutney. You’ll also find a mix of Tex-Mex with a Brit nuance thrown in for good measure. 11am-2am daily. $-$$ L D ( ✹
BENITO’S RESTAURANT » 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. Other location: 2516 N.E. 28th St., 817.740.1679. Authentic Mexican fare with some Tex-Mex mixed in. Great weekend breakfast, as well. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thur., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D
CABO GRANDE » 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. Good service plus Mexican dishes in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy ribs, snapper and fajitas outside on the patio. 11am10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ CANTINA L AREDO » 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Start with the top-shelf guacamole and move on to the Enchiladas de Mole. Don’t forget to save room for the scrumptious Mexican apple pie. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( ✹
CHIMY’S CERVECERIA » 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. Famous for its nachos and addictive margaritas, this place is a must-try for all Tex-Mex lovers. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹
CHIPOTLE » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. Good food at a low price. Standard Mexican tacos and burritos. Everything is made to order while you watch. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ✹
DOS GRINGOS » 1015 University Dr., 817.338.9393. The name says it all. The Tex-Mex menu is top fare in a setting that appeals to the Cultural District crowd. Their margaritas are the largest in town! 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹ EL FENIX » 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. More than 80 years ago, the Martinez Family pioneered what is now internationally known as the Tex-Mex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the border. El Fenix is the oldest chain of family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants in the United States. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( EL R ANCHO GRANDE » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. This family-owned and -operated Mexican restaurant has been a Cowtown favorite for more than 60 years. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ESPERANZA’S MEXICAN BAKERY & CAFE » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D (. The southof-the-border fare draws neighborhood families and downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. It’s owned by the family that runs Joe T. Garcia’s, so you know you’re in for a good time. Bakery: 6am-7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.Sun.; 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $
FERNANDEZ CAFE » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selection of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ B L D
FIESTA » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( FUZZY’S TACO SHOP » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU
student hot spot. 10:30am-2am Thu.; 10:30am-3am Fri.Sat.; 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 8am-10pm Sun.; 9:15am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 9:15am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ 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. Familyowned 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-9pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D
LA PLAYA MAYA » 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. Traditional Tex-Mex is well done, but the seafood is better. A must-order here is the succulent ceviche (raw fish) cooked in lime juice, then mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹
LOS MOLCAJETES » 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. Here, you have a tremendous amount to choose from, including various enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, chimichangas, combination platters and a sampler platter for the lunch crowd. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D
LOS vAquEROS » 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. 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.; 10:30am3pm 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.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $
THE ORIGINAL » 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. Fort Worth’s oldest Mexican restaurant offers all of the traditional favorites such as warm flautas and homemade tamales in a warm, family-friendly setting. 11am9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D (
PAPPASITO’S CANTINA » 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. Next door to Pappadeaux, this restaurant draws large crowds with generous helpings of Tex-Mex food. The quality is the best, the portions are huge, and the service is impeccable. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ all locations
PuLIdOS » 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. Other locations: 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. 4924 Old Benbrook Rd., 817.731.4241. Classic Mexican restaurant offering everything from enchiladas to crispy tacos. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹ RIO MAMBO » 6125 I-20 at Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.423.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
TRES JOSES COCINA MEXICANA » 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. Decidedly creative menu with a range of choices, from chargrilled chicken breast to grilled shrimp, fancy tamales stuffed with sirloin and topped with tomatillo salsa. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ B L D (
uNCLE JuLIO’S » 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. A West Fort Worth cult eatery, and it’s easy to see why.
Make yours unique with custom decorated bouquets, party favor cookies or our newest product cake truffles which combine the visual aesthetics of the finest chocolate with the flavor of cake. Call or stop by Cookies By Design Ft. Worth 817-732-0109
Piccolo Mondo was established more than 20 years ago and is known as one of the most popular Italian restaurants in the Metroplex.
Piccolo Mondo
829 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington, TX 76011 817-265-9174 www.piccolomondo.com
Kobe Beef & Flip Flops
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. $$ L D ( ✹
WilloW Park
los Vaqueros » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. 11am-9pm Sun. & Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹
seafood
arlington
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. 11am10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ✹
Fort Worth
DaDDy JaCk’s » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. Crab cakes with big chunky pieces that are hard to come by. Lobster tail and the catch of the day are the main attractions of the seafood house in the heart of the Wild West. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹ eDDie V’s » 3120 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. This
fine-dining establishment is perfectly nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Diners can expect an awardwinning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹
J&J oyster Bar » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹
lone star oyster Bar » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. A fun place to unwind after a long day at the office or outside in the Texas sun. The daily specials are excellent, as well. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹
PaPPaDeauX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. Keep in mind, the Arlington location is one of the busiest spots in the county, especially when the neighboring Texas Rangers are in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹
ra ZZoo’s » 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. Why go to Mardi Gras when you’ve got Razzoo’s at home? Less fancy than the competition, they offer Louisiana favorites, as well as specialty drinks, like hurricanes, gator punch and
worm burners. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.Sat. $$ L D ✹
roCkFish » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. A seafood lover’s paradise in a good people-watching place. Tender pastas complement all the seafood choices, and the raspberry margarita is too tasty for words. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹
Zeke’s Fish & ChiPs » 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. This Fort Worth staple serves up something different than the Southern battered fish fry. Modeled after English fish and chips. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon9pm Sun. $ L D ✹
southlake
Fish City grill » 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish city sandwich. 11am10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-1pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹
truluCk’s seaFooD, steak & CraB house » 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. It’s all about the fresh seafood and tender crab at Truluck’s which features a weekly changing menu. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ D T (
southwest
Fort Worth
Bring the whole family and enjoy the best frozen custard in town! You can use the drive-thru if you are in a hurry, or sit down and
With over 40 years of business and more than 10 locations, at Pulido’s we value the taste of authentic Mexican food. Call us today to cater your next holiday party, business lunch, or banquet.
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BLUE MESA BAR & GRILL » 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372 L D ( ✹. Other location: 158 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.; 10am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$
BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE » 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Wonderful Texas game dishes, fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops. Something for every taste, like the grilled trout with mango salsa. Draws an upscale crowd both dressy and casual. Extensive wine list. 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$ L 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. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
LONESOME DOVE WESTERN BISTRO » 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. A white-tablecloth dining establishment in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Chef/owner Tim Love has brought together a collection of dishes that reflects the spirit of food from the traditional and new Southwest. We suggest the duck quesadillas and the coffee-rubbed kangaroo tail. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L T ( ✹
MICHAELS RESTAURANT & ANCHO CHILE BAR » 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar serves up contemporary Southwestern cuisine, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive list of fine wines. The Chile Bar offers its own unique menu. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thur.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ L D ( ✹
REATA » 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. A garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the most popular tickets in Fort Worth. Well, that, and an innovative menu that includes such palate-pleasing favorites as smoked quail on cheese grits, chicken-fried steak and a chili relleno stuffed to the gills with cheese. The crowd is lively and the waitstaff is unmatched. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. Bluegrass Brunch 11am-2pm Sun. $$ L D T ( ✹
steaks
ARLINGTON
MAC’S STEAKS & SEAFOOD » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 10am-10pm Sun.; 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ 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 Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
FORT WORTH
CATTLEMEN’S STEAK HOUSE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. If you’re not a red-meat eater, there is a good selection of superb seafood and chicken. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ 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. $$$ D T (
Give into the Best Guilty Pleasure
Fuego » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.4400. Try chef/owner Efrain Benitez’s Queso Fuego. This dish, ignited tableside, features cheese, jalapenos and ground beef. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹
grace restaurant » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its protein-driven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat.
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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-1am Fri.; 9am-1am Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.
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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. $$ L D ( ✹
tHe Keg steaKHouse & Bar » 576 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other location: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it better, especially the oddball, round “baseball steak.” Try the bacon-wrapped scallops with a zesty cocktail sauce or the grilled top sirloin. Fort Worth: 4pm-11pm Sun.-
LamBert’s » 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161. Lambert’s serves bold ranch cuisine in a big city setting. Enjoy country cooking and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$ 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 Texassize 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.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ D T (
sHuL a’s 347 » Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this high-end steakhouse with a sporty flair offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. 6:30am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ 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. 4pm10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ D T (
graPeVIne /soutHLaKe/coLLeYVILLe
J.r .’s steaKHouse » 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. The menu has plenty of steaks and seafood to choose from, but reasonably priced first courses and salads could easily pass for small entrées. J.R.’s draws a more casual crowd, but there is nothing casual about the food. Wine lovers will also be pleased to find a number of bottles priced in the $30 to $80 range. You will also find live music nightly in the adjoining bar. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$ 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 (
people and events that shaped our city
Rodeo Royalty
Learning to ride before she could walk, Riley was born into rodeo. Her mother, Tad Lucas, was a famous trick rider. Riley made her rodeo debut at the age of 6 after her mother injured herself in a trick-riding act. Throughout her 20 years of daring riding, Riley has rubbed elbows with many famous cowboys, including Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Besides being inducted into both the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1996, Riley has also served on the board of the Rodeo Historical Society and established the Tad Lucas Award, which recognizes outstanding women in rodeo.
Mitzi Lucas Riley’s Cowgirl Spirit
A Quality Performance
When you’re the co-captain of the Dallas Cowboys, demanding a quality performance becomes a way of life. So whether he’s heading to the field to upend a quarterback, out on a weekend jaunt with his wife, Tangie, and their three kids or simply taking to the road for a relaxing spin, linebacker Greg Ellis demands the legendary precision and unrivaled prestige of his Mercedes-Benz CLK, S550 and GL550 purchased from Park Place Motorcars Bedford.
Greg, who predominantly drives the S550, relishes the power and poise of the ultra-roomy auto while Tangie appreciates the smooth handling of the luxurious, seven-seater GL. And when either Greg or Tangie is seeking a wind-in-your-face excursion, they drop the top and motor around in the CLK. “It’s a fun, enjoy-theweather kind of car,” Greg said.
Greg purchased all three autos from Park Place Motorcars Bedford, and he’s quick to express his affinity for the award-winning dealership. Their unparalleled customer service and personal, one-on-one sales experience has made this co-captain of America’s football team a lifelong customer.
