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With our more than 100 varieties of saltwater and freshwater fish and shellfish, the world of seafood is your oyster.

Shipments are flown to Texas from places all over the world, including Hawaii, Ecuador, and Maine. We buy only from strictly regulated fisheries committed to sustainable practices, and we inspect each piece at the door. Whenever possible, our fish has been out of water only 48 hours prior to arrival. Then our fishmongers expertly cut fillets and steaks from whole fish for amazingly fresh results.

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There is a local food movement in Fort Worth that is supported by businesses and individuals alike. Farmers, chefs, food distributors, and restraunteurs are committed to building a strong local food economy that is essential to the success of the movement. Our Eats: Local Food Guide is a great tool for connecting individuals and businesses to promote and sell food that goes directly back to our local economy. The Fort Worth Weekly supports local food and sustainable agriculture and we salute everyone involved and look forward to what the next few years will bring to this ever expanding industry.

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2730 Western Center Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 232-0111

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Restaurant & Off-Site Catering

310 Houston Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 {817} 336.1009 www.reata.net

Italian Beef & Sausage Sandwich

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THANK YOU TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES FOR THE CONTINUOUS SUPPORT! Proudly supporting TCU & ULL

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6200 E. Lancaster Handley, TX 76112 817-451-6180

2051 W. Airport Frwy Temporarily Closed Due to Construction Euless, TX 76040 817-354-5900

3701 E. Belknap - Riverside Area 1 Mile East of Downtown Fort Worth, TX 76111

817-222-0883

5401 S. Blue Mound Rd. Saginaw, TX 76106 817-625-4115

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“Best Cupcake” – Fort Worth, Texas Magazine “Readers Choice” – Frisco Star “Best Cupcake” – D Magazine 132 E. 4th Street, Fort Worth – Sundance Square Uptown Dallas • Market Street, The Woodlands • Shops at Starwood, Frisco www.originalcupcakery.com

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Voted Best Breakfast 2005-2012 1509 S. University • Fort Worth • 817-336-0311 2013 | eats: local food guide

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GOOD TIMES. LUNCH * DINNER * CATERING BRUNCH EVERY SAT & SUN 10:30A-3P $5 BURGER MONDAYS CRAFT DINNER TUESDAYS

Family Owned and Operated – Est. 1969

Tue-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 10:30am-9pm Brownstone Kitchen + Bar 840 Currie St • Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-332-1555 • brownstonefw.com @brownstonefw brownstonefw 14

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Mon-Sat 8-7pm Sun 8-6pm 3001 W. Arkansas Lane • Arlington, 76016 (817) 274-2435 • www.greensproduce.com

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TEX-MEX, CHICKEN, CATFISH, TILAPIA, TUNA, SHRIMP, PO’BOYS, CHILI, CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, & MUCH MORE!

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RAZZOO’S DFW LOCATIONS Fort Worth /Sundance Square • 318 Main Street (3rd & Main) • (817) 429-7009 Fort Worth /Cityview • 4700 Bryant Irvin Road • (817) 292-8584 Arlington • 4001 South Cooper • (817) 467-6510 Cedar Hill • 305 West FM 1382, # 401 • (972) 291-0606 Irving • 1414 Market Place Blvd (LBJ/635) • (972) 373-9400 Lewisville • 1990 S Stemmons Freeway (I-35) • (972) 316-0326 Dallas/Keystone • 13949 N. Central Expwy (75/Spring Valley) • (972) 235-3700 McKinney • 3270 S Central Expwy (Hwy 75) • (469) 547-6130 Mesquite • 3712 Towne Crossing Blvd • (972) 686-9100 Plano • 3904 Dallas Parkway (Parker Rd) • (972) 473-9248 N. Garland (NEW) • 310 Coneflower (Firewheel TownCenter) • (214) 427-8215

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HAPPY HOUR M-F 3-7pm • Crawfish $5.49/lb FOLLOW US! www.facebook.com/RAZZOOS @Razzoos_Cajun 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS • GREAT DRINK PRICES! Bring in your large group or let Razzoo’s Catering come to you. www.razzoos.com 18

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A Texas Legend Since 1927

Ribs

Our May Be Habit Forming!

Historic Stockyards

Downtown Sundance Square

140 E. Exchange 817-626-7777

300 Main Street 817-877-3306

Riscky’s Barbeque

Riscky’s Barbeque

Westside

Trailboss Burgers

Riscky’s Barbeque

140 E. Exchange 817-625-1070

Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange 817-624-4800

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Riscky’s Barbeque 2314 Azle Ave. Northside 817-624--8662

Riscky’s Barbeque 8100 Blvd. 26 North Richland Hllls 817-581-7696

Riscky’s Barbeque 9000 Hwy. 377 S. Benbrook 817-249-3320

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Downtown Fort Worth’s Home of America’s Music!

Parkview Patio Open • Happy Hour Wed-Sat 4-8pm DAILY TEX-MEX SPECIALS TUE-FRI

817-626-7777

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HABANERO’S Grill & Cantina 817-566-0917

Stockyards National Historic District 140 E. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76164 • 817-625-9715 www.stockyardsstation.com

Tex-Mex & Tapas Cuisine Lunch Tue-Fri 11-2 • Dinner Tue-Sat 5-10pm Webcasting Live Music at www.mambosfortworth.com

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IF YOU LIKE OUR BURGERS, YOU’LL LOVE OUR CHEF-INSPIRED DAILY SPECIALS! Proudly a smoke-free environment.

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Not just your average burger!

Avocado Burger

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– Readers Choice dfw.com Expanded Patio Seating Available Free Wi-Fi 1/2!

Fresh Hand-Squeezed Lemonade – Yelp and Urban Spoon reviewers

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VEGAN. Organic. Pure.

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Now Serving Full Lunch Menu!

Soups Salads Enchiladas Tacos & More!

Best Middle Eastern 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Best Buffet 2008, 2009 & 2010, 2012 Best Ice Cream 2009, 2012 • Best Vegetarian Meal 2010 – FW WEEKLY

Southern Hospitality, Mediterranean Flavor 1622 Park Place Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76110 24

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www.chadramezza.com 817.924.2372

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Open Mon-Fri 11-5 • Sat 11-3 Brunch • Sun 10:30-2 w/Live Music

713 W. MAGNOLIA AVENUE • 817-926-9909 • PARKING IN REAR

Magnolia Avenue & Park Place Restaurants

Historic Charm

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Fort Worth South, Inc. 1606 Mistletoe Blvd • www.fortworthsouth.org • 817-923-1343 2013 | eats: local food guide

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Come Taste Why BEST BUFFET We’re Famous!

Have You tried Tarrant County’s Best Buffet -FW Weekly ’09, ’11

La Especialudad de la Casa

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grilled shrimp with pico wrapped in chicken breast, wrapped in bacon and served with a chipotle honey or habanero honey sauce

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☛ 140 E. Exchange, Ste. 301

817-566-0917

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Now serving wine, beer and margaritas!

Lunch & Dinner - 7 Days a Week • Join us for Brunch - Sat & Sun 8:30-10:30am

4421 Seminary @ 35 • Fort Worth, TX 76115

817-924-4222

www.zorrosfortworth.com

Bubba’s Back 40 BBQ - Burgers - Chicken Fried Steak - Live Music - Cold Beer

www.bubbasback40.com - 9120 Boat Club Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76179 817-236-0132 - Free Party Room - Outside Patio

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THE

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Country Comfort Food great food

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tap room wine bar cocktail lounge

featuring organic produce, sustainable seafood, naturally raised meats

Giddy-Up Nachos ★ Haystack of Onion Rings ★ Soups Salads ★ Peach Cobbler ★ Lone Star Omelet Rodeo Burger ★ Chicken Fried Steak ★ Cowboy Shrimp

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS FROM $6.99

2755 S. Hulen Street Fort Worth, Texas

SUN-THUR 7am-3pm • FRI & SAT 7am-9pm

1206 S. MAIN • WEATHERFORD • 817-594-9919

We’re Mixin’ Up

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The Best Burger You’ve Ever Tasted

Appetizers • Salads Turkey Burgers Chicken Sandwiches 1/2 lb Angus Hotdogs Wings & More!

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AND NOW BREAKFAST! Breakfast Tacos Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Sandwiches Pancakes Eggs, Sausage, Bacon Plates Mixed-Up Scrambles & More!

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2 LOCATIONS IN GRAND PRAIRIE 510 E. AVE. K & HWY 360 3116 S. GREAT SOUTHWEST PKWY 972-606-6700 972-595-5420 Breakfast Weekends 7am-11am

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Local Legends a and the a

Dining Out Capital of the U.S.

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wenty Tarrant County restaurants have been featured on various culinary TV shows from Diners, DriveIns & Dives to Best Thing I Ever Ate. A few Top Chef contestants have set up shop in Fort Worth since appearing on the reality show, so what is it about North Texas that creates this excellent culinary environment?

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  Diners in the Dallas/Fort Worth area eat out more often than residents of any other major city or metroplex with 70 percent more restaurant transactions than the national average. Residents also spend 12 percent more than average each time they open a menu. The combination of eating out 3.6 days

a week and paying more per meal results in local diners spending about 91 percent more on eating out than the average U.S. household each month. Other North Texas cities including Plano and Austin prove to have healthy dining out appetites as well making Texas the unofficial capital of U.S. dining out culture.

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Within walking distance from UTA and less than a mile from both Cowboys Stadium and the Rangers Ballpark, downtown Arlington is growing each year and becoming a hot spot for locals and visitors alike.

While offering restaurants, retailers, spas and much more, the area is quickly gaining a reputation as a smaller version of Austin.

Arlington was founded in 1875 on the Texas and Pacific Railway as a market town for surrounding farms.

Originally named Hayter, the city was re-named in 1877 after General Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House (in present-day Arlington County, Virginia).

Arlington is in the middle of the metropolitan area, halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth and just eight miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. Arlington has

experienced rapid growth since 1970, with more than 356,000 people now calling Arlington home. The city also welcomes more than 6.5 million visitors annually. Within the last several years, the family friendly downtown area has expanded rapidly with several new restaurants and businesses providing ample entertainment and shopping opportunities.

The city of Arlington is working on a plan to keep adding to the beauty of the area and will continue to make improvements during the next few years. With Levitt Pavilion, Six Flags, Arlington Music Hall, Cowboys Stadium, and The Ballpark at Arlington all within a two mile radius of each other, there are always new faces enjoying the area along with UTA students and local residents. Go check it out.

“DIGG’S DESERVES EVERY BIT OF RESPECT IT SO BOLDLY DEMANDS”

– Star-Telegram

Live Music Every Thursday 9-12 Full Bar $2 Pints All Day Everyday 445 Spaniolo Dr. (formerly S. Pecan St.) Arlington, Tx •817-274-2100 www.diggstacoshop.com 30

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1/2 Sandwich and Soup or Salad for $6.95

LIVE MUSIC W/

ZACK COFFEY

Burgers • Bar Live Music • Sports Events Indoor/Outdoor Patio

FAMOUS NACHOS!

Mon - Fri 11am - 2am Saturday 10am - 2am Sunday 11am - 12am

BERYL COURT

400 E. Abrams • Arlington, 76011

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200 N. Mesquite | Arlington, Texas 76011 817.665.5454 | GreaseMonkeyBurgers.com

A quaint English Pub & an Arlington Institution since 1979.

HAPPY HOUR Monday–Sunday: 11am– 7pm FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE with purchase of food and drink LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM THE BALLPARK IN ARLINGTON

Open until 2am Seven days a week.

A smoking establishment.

VOTED BEST HAMBURGER

BY UTA STUDENTS 3 YEARS IN A ROW

406 W. Abram • Arlington • 817-261-7351 www.jrbentleys.com 2013 | eats: local food guide

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New Mansfield Location

NOW OPEN!

Taste of Europe Restaurant & Gift Shop

tasteofeuropetx.com • russianisland.com Featured on

TOP 10 BEST RESTAURANTS

nd Dives

a Diners, Drive-Ins

– DFW.com 2012

BEST RUSSIAN – Local Eats 2012

BEST DELI

– FW Weekly 2009 & 2011

“People Love Us On YELP” Winner 2012

European Deli •Borscht • Pirogues • Crepes • Cabbage Rolls Sandwiches & Wraps • German Schnitzel • Beef Stroganoff & More!

Eat while you shop. Shop while you eat.

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1901 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, TX • 817-275-5530

featured on

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Fresh Doughnuts All Day - Sandwiches - Stumptown Coffee

MANSFIELD 2860 Highway 157 817-453-8566

ARLINGTON 1700 West Park Row Dr., Ste. 116 817-459-3700

www.chophouseburgers.com

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GlazedCafe.com 3050 W. Camp Wisdom Rd, Suite 180 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 972.602.0062

4306 Matlock Rd. Ste.108 Arlington, TX 76018 817.557.2400

Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich Nathan's Hot Dogs House Smoked Turkey House Smoked Pork Grilled Chicken Country Fried Chicken Spring Mix Salads Vegetable Wraps Breakfast Burritos Omelets Belgian Waffles Tender-Loin Sandwich Rare Bit Smoked Turkey Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Cod Filet Sandwich Texas Cheese Steak Open Faced Hot Beef Sandwich Broaster Chicken Dinner Veggie Wrap Smoked Turkey Wrap Broaster Chicken Tender Wrap Slow Smoked Turkey Salad Broaster Fried Chicken Salad Cheeseburger Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Fish and Chips Country Fried Steak Onion Rings Home-Maid Apple Pie Smoked Turkey Dinner Made-Famous Chili Fries Sweet Potato Fries Cole Slaw Fried Pickles Fried Cheese Curds Root Beer Floats Ice Cream Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shakes & Malts

Bringing The Bayou to Texas NOW CRAWFISH BOIL GUMBO SERVING RED BEANS N RICE BREAKFAST

JAMBALAYA AND MORE

Now Serving Beer!

Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

4101 W Green Oaks Blvd Ste 349 Arlington TX 76016 • 817-478-8600 www.mrdtx.com /MaidRiteTx

COME ON

OVER TO

Sample the best Taste of N’awlins!

Family Friendly!

Secret Family Recipes from Our Family to Yours!

4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd, Ste 301 Arlington, TX 76016 • 817-692-7460

One Bite & You’re Hooked!

Awarded

“Best Fish Entree” Fort Worth Weekly 2012

Awarded

“Best Catfish”

Fried & Broiled Catfish Shrimp • Steaks • Chicken Fried Steak Beer • Wine • Cocktails

2735 W. Division, Arlington • 817-275-9631 2013 | eats: local food guide

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Awesome Food

Awesome Patio

Best Non-Traditional Burger – FW Weekly ’08 Top Five Burgers - Bacon & Blue Cheese Burger – FW Weekly ’09 Top Five Best Burgers – FW Weekly ’12

3009 South University • 817.927.5522 www.dutchshamburgers.com

WHO WOULD OF THUNK IT, BUT CHIMY’S HAS THE

BEST BURGER IN TOWN!

Open for Lunch & Dinner Piano Player Tues.- Sat. Banquet Room Available for Private Parties

Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant

chimy burger amped up with bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado slices and grilled onions!

1053 FOCH STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76107 (817) 348-8888 WWW.CHIMYS.COM

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829 Lamar Blvd East, Arlington ~ 817-265-9174 (Metro)

UNIQUE GASTROPUB CUISINE

NEW CHEF FEATURED ITEM EVERY THURSDAY! LATE NIGHT GRUB TILL 2AM

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Homemade Tortillas Award-Winning Salsa 1651 East Northside Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76106 817-838-8285

125 East I-20 Arlington, TX 76018 817-557-9776

2222 Miller Road Arlington, TX 76006 817-649-3324

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“My bowl of chicken and dumpling soup ($4.99) was big enough to make a whole meal and tasted like it was made fresh. The dumplings were plump and filling, and the chicken had all the tenderness and flavor of slow-roasted bird: It fell apart on my spoon.”

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American, Burgers & More Brownstone Kitchen + Bar

840 Currie Street, FW, 817-332-1555 brownstonefw.com

Brownstone Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery and “drinkery” that serves American favorites for both lunch and dinner in a comfortable and high-energy atmosphere. Brownstone features a large lounge area with residential style seating, an open-air patio, dining room, private dining room and an intimate bar.

Don’t forget to stop by for brunch Saturday or Sunday, complete with a make your own bloody Mary bar.

Bubba’s Back 40

9120 Boat Club Rd, FW, 817-236-0132

Bubba’s Back 40 is now open and serving BBQ, burgers, chicken fried steak, brisket tacos, pulled pork tacos and lots of fun desserts. It’s a family friendly restaurant with creative Texas hearty foods, weekend entertainment and creative desserts.

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4616 Grandbury Rd., FW, 817-924-8611 facebook.com/charleysoldfashionedhamburgers Charley’s Old-fashioned Hamburgers has been serving the best burgers in Fort Worth for more than 20 years.

Charley’s offers hearty, scrumptious burgers including chiliburgers and avocado burgers, plus onion rings, freshcut fries and homemade lemonade. Enjoy award-winning food in Charley’s old-school dining room or expansive patio for a burger experience like no other in North Texas.

Chop House Burgers

2860 Hwy 157, Mansfield, 817-453-8566 chophouseburgers.com

Chef Kenny Mills has been awarded for his delicious burgers and was even featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. The new location in Mansfield just opened in February and Chop House Steak & Seafood will open in April. The Carolina, a char-grilled mixture of ground beef and slow-smoked pulled pork topped with bold Carolinastyle barbecue sauce, will have you shouting yee-haw.

Dutch’s

3009 S University Dr, FW, 817-927-5522 dutchshamburgers.com

Dutch’s Hamburgers namesake is Leo “Dutch” Meyer, a TCU grad who became the most successful football coach in Horned Frog history. Along with burger options including all-natural beef patties, a chicken burger, and a veggie burger, Dutch’s offers hand cut fries, hand dipped onion rings, great salads, nachos and chips, griddled sandwiches, and gourmet hot dogs. Dine on the second story patio, complete with misters to keep you cool all summer long.

Fred’s Texas Cafe

915 Currie St, FW, 817-332-0083 fredstexascafe.com

900 W. Rosedale • Fort Worth, TX 76104 On the corner of Lipscomb and Rosedale

817-332-5507

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Tucked away in the West 7th development is a dive cafe with a brand new patio that has been serving Fort Worth the best burgers for more than 50 years. With an old western motif and a welcoming staff, you’re always guaranteed a good time and good food at Fred’s, plus enjoy live music every night on the patio and the beer is always cold. Check out Fred’s other location Fred’s North located off 35 and Western Center.

Grease Monkey Burger Shop

200 N Mesquite St, Arlington, 817-665-5454 greasemonkeyburgers.com Who says you can’t go home? The Grease Monkey Burger Shop and Social Club was created by a group of people that have numerous ties to the city of Arlington.

The owners, investors and operators have all lived in

Arlington, gone to high school in Arlington, or attended UTA. Grease Monkey has one of the best burgers around and offer live music throughout the year on their indoor/outdoor patio. The food is so good its bananas!

J.R. Bentley’s

406 W Abrams St, Arlington, 817-261-7351 jrbentleys.com/wordpress

Located one mile from Cowboys Stadium and one block from UTA, J.R. Bentley’s offers food and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere with a relaxing beer garden and patio. J.R.’s offers outstanding food affordably priced and delicious burgers voted “Best Burger” three years running by UTA Students. Offering burgers, fish ‘n chips, nachos, wings, and more. Open seven days a week and is a smoking friendly establishment.

Magnolia Motor Lounge 3005 Morton, FW, 817-332-3344

Located in the West 7th corridor, Magnolia Motor Lounge is an awesome watering hole, with an atmosphere to match. MML offers a tasty selection of burgers, fries, huge sandwiches, succulent hot dogs, glorious desserts, classic American comfort favorites and a few salads and vegetables in case you really need them. Wash down great dishes with some tasty fluids, a.k.a. cold beer. Perfect.

Maid-Rite Diner

4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd, Ste 349, Arlington, 817-478-8600 | mrdtx.com

Maid-Rite is a family-friendly neighborhood diner and home of the original Maid-Rite sandwich – a seasoned loose beef sandwich served on a fresh steamed bun. Maid-Rites, broaster chicken, classic American favorites, wraps, salads, burgers and more fill out the menu. Enjoy quick service and daily specials with a southern touch of hospitality.

Mixed Up Burgers

510 E Ave K, Grand Prairie, 972-606-6700 3116 S Great SW Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 972-595-5420 mixedupburgers.com

Mixed Up Burgers isn’t your everyday gourmet burger joint. Here the average burger has been elevated to new heights, taking fresh ground patties and mixing into them whichever of the more than twenty “mix-in” ingredients the customer chooses. In addition to made-to-order burgers, they also offer the “Home-Wrecker” hot dog, chicken sandwiches, wings, salads, starters, and of course, ice-cold beer. Also now serving breakfast.

Shaw’s Patio Bar and Grill

1051 W Magnolia Av, FW, 817-927-2118 shawspatio.com

For the best and most creative burgers and shakes in town, Shaw’s is the place. The Near Southside establishment offers half-pound Angus burgers loaded with flavor. Not only does Shaw’s offer specialty burgers and sides, but they have an assortment of juicy hot dogs, fresh salads and great sandwiches. While Shaw’s is a family establishment, they also have a full bar with great happy hour specials and two fabulous patios.

The Tavern

2755 S Hulen, FW, 817-923-6200 thetavernftworth.com

The Tavern is a chef-driven restaurant committed to serving great food in a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.

The Tavern serves contemporary American cuisine with a southwestern flair and is committed to featuring organic produce, hand-cut steaks to order, fresh baked breads, naturally raised meats, and sustainable seafood whenever possible setting them miles apart from others.

Asian, Sushi & P ho

Hibachi Teppanyaki and Sushi 13101 S Freeway, FW, 817-426-8388 hibachiburleson.com

Hibachi and Teppanyaki’s goal is to excel in quality, taste, and showmanship. The environment is

smart yet simple, the atmosphere relaxed, yet the quality of the dishes are one-of-a-kind. Chef Van Cao specializes in highly effective blend of French technique and traditional Japanese aesthetics, and his cooking methods are fused with a dizzying array of global flavors.

Orchid City Fusion Café

2135 Southeast Pkwy, Ste 101, Arlington, 817-468-3777 | facebook.com/OrchidCityCafe Orchid City’s cuisine is Cajun/American/Asian fusion all made fresh from scratch daily. Specialty drinks include special coffees, smoothies, boba teas, and healthy teas. Ask them about their 50-percent off freshly made smoothies and boba teas during happy hour from 2:30 to 4pm every day.

Thai Tina’s

600 Commerce St, FW, 817-332-0088 thaitinas.com

Located inside the Embassy Suites Hotel, Thai Tina’s beautiful dining room is as enjoying as the fresh handmade dinner selections. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, voted Reader’s Choice for Best Thai four years in a row in the Fort Worth Weekly’s annual Best Of issue - this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.”

Barbecue

Bailey’s BBQ

826 Taylor St, FW, 817-335-7469

Bailey’s BBQ has been serving you since 1931 from beautiful downtown Fort Worth. Open daily for lunch with specials starting under $6 a person including a BBQ sandwich of your choice, chips, and a drink – side upgrades are just a quarter more. If you haven’t tried them in the 81 years they’ve been in business, you are missing out.

Black Diamond Smokehouse

3900 Rufe Snow Dr, NRH, 817-284-2374 blackdiamondsmokehouseinc.com

For barbeque lovers, there are more than enough options to find the good stuff throughout Tarrant County. We challenge you to add Black Diamond Smokehouse to your list of faves for anything BBQ - they are known for “the Best Ribs in town”. With a menu selection of the finest smoked meats - smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, and chicken - plus all the fixins you need to accompany your meal. Black Diamond Caters as well. Check out their all day happy hour and live music Saturday nights.

Hickory Stick BBQ

900 E Enon Av, Everman, 817-478-9997 hickory-stick.com

Family owned and operated since 1976, Hickory Stick knows barbeque. Their motto for the past 37 years lives up to the challenge any barbecue lover should face “You’ve had the rest, now come try the best”. The meat is slow-smoked to perfection and melts in your mouth.

The restaurant also offers catering and party rooms.

Stop on by today, and their staff will make you feel right at home. Hickory Stick is open 8am-8pm Tue-Sat.

Mama E’s

818 E Rosedale St, FW, 817-877-3322

Ultra-casual yet confident and satisfying, this familyowned operation serves reliably tasty beef, pork ribs, and sides available by the sandwich, the plate and the pound. Other must haves include the turkey leg and the ever changing daily special.

Riscky’s BBQ

Multiple locations throughout Tarrant County risckys.com Whether you’re looking for an amazing steak, a BBQ sandwich or even fried catfish, Riscky’s has it. With nine locations throughout Fort Worth, Risky’s offers a variety of restaurant styles from Riscky’s Steakhouse in the Stockyards to the original Riscky’s BBQ.

Catering and party rooms available. And don’t forget about Karaoke at the Sundance Square location.

Get your buns in here!

Sammie’s Bar-B-Q

3801 Belknap, FW, 817-834-1822 sammiesbarbque.com

For more than 60 years, Sammie’s Bar-B-Q has been offering the best barbeque in the state of Texas. Visit the restaurant for lunch, dinner, or to-go for great prices and a fun, friendly atmosphere. Sammie’s has been using the same original recipes and cooking methods since 1946 to ensure you are served with the same delicious BBQ every time you dine.

You’ll be glad you did.

Smoke Pit BBQ

2401 E Belknap St, FW, 817- 222-0455

Equally as famous for “the view” as the BBQ, Smoke Pit is the place to be for great food and great fun.

Daily specials, happy hour and a festive environment make this the place to be. All Smoke Pit’s meat is prepared in-house and is also available to cater custom meals for golf tournaments, bachelor, bachelorette parties, auctions, and family gatherings.

Texas Pit Bar-B-Q

324 S Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw, 817-847-0400 Let’s talk about authentic, award-winning barbeque, because that’s what every customer gets when he walks through the doors of Texas Pit. Best of Tarrant County and Best of the Northwest are just two of the many honors this restaurant has received. The beer is always cold, and three different catering packages suitable for any party are also offered.

Bistro & Eclectic

LightCatcher Winery and Bistro

6925 Confederate Park Rd, FW, 817-237-2626 lightcatcher.com

LightCatcher is a family owned and run boutique Texas Winery and Bistro. Join them for “RelaxedFineWineDining” showing the best wine and food pairings. Caris Turpen - chef, owner and winemaker - features Texas products to go with her authentic Texas wines. Enjoy the fabulous alfresco Terrace or dine amongst the wines in the Barrel Room where their wines are aging in wooden barrels.

Lili’s Bistro

The Largest Collection in the state, on tap, of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegars from around the World

1310 W Magnolia Av, FW, 817-877-0700 lilisbistro.com

Lili’s bistro has everything from tabouli to sandwiches and burgers. Voted best dessert, and best host, Vance Martin,

by Fort Worth Weekly’s readers, and voted best restaurant, wine list, and sausage by Fort Worth Weekly’s critics.

Simply Fondue

111 W 4th St, FW, 817-348-0633

Simply Fondue is committed to bringing the best fondue dining experience found anywhere. They use only the finest ingredients and make all sauces, batters, and dressings from scratch daily. Enjoy a selection from the extensive wine list or one of the more than 100 hand-crafted martinis and specialty drinks during your visit. Free valet is also available Friday and Saturday evenings.

Spiral Diner & Bakery

1314 W Magnolia Av, FW, 817-332-8834 spiraldiner.com

Spiral Diner and Bakery is 100% vegan and mostly organic restaurant in the middle of “Cowtown”. The delicious vegan meals appeal to both herbivores and carnivores. Come in for lunch and dinner, but also try their all-you-can-eat pancakes and a full vegan brunch on Sundays. Open TuesSat 11am-10pm and Sun 11am-5pm.

Vee lounge

500 Taylor St, FW, 817-332-4833 | veelounge.com Vee Lounge is an ultra exclusive lounge and restaurant that transforms into a high-energy night club on weekends. Vee has a full-service kitchen specializing

(harvesting olives in Caltabellotta, Sicily)

Complimentary Sampling Every Day

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River Oaks Café

Bluebonnet Bakery

4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., FW, 817-731-4233 bluebonnetbakery.com

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Since 1934, Blue Bonnet Bakery has been a mainstay in Fort Worth’s family culture. Serving generations with old-fashioned quality and handmade products, Bluebonnet Bakery has covered everything from special events to everyday meals. From there best-selling petit fours, buttery monkey bread, hand-cut cookies, to a signature double fudge cake: All are made from recipes passed down for more than 75 years.

Corner Bakery

615 Main St, FW, 817-870-4991 cornerbakerycafe.com

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Greenwo d’s Family Owned!

German Restaurant

$10.99 Dinner Specials TUESDAY Schnitzel Night

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Corner Bakery Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, as well as catering for any occasion. The menu features made-to-order breakfast scramblers, signature Panini, handcrafted sandwiches, hearty pastas and freshly baked breads and sweets.

Dixie House Cafe

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Now with six locations with the newest of the family off River Oaks Boulevard, Dixie House Café is the prime example that hard work pays off. Family owned and operated since 1983, the cafe coined the phrase “Home of the Big Buns”. Enjoy desserts from scratch, breakfast specials and homemade lunches. When visiting the Dixie House you are always guaranteed a good meal and a friendly smile.

Glazed Doughnuts and Café

4306 Matlock Rd, Ste 108, Arlington, 817-557-2400 | 3050 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Ste 180, Grand Prairie, 972-602-0062 glazedcafe.com At Glazed, the mission is a café that offers an ever-changing innovative selection of doughnuts and savory treats with an assortment of constantly rotating fresh and natural menu items that are created from scratch daily. Glazed cares about coffee just as much as food. That is why we exclusively serve Stumptown Coffee.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Six Tarrant County Locations

Since 1956, Jersey Mike’s Subs has been pleasing taste buds across America with their authentic northeast style subs. Everything about Jersey Mike’s is high quality with certified Angus beef top rounds that are trimmed and cooked right in the store as well as meats and cheeses from all top-quality premium brands. Combined with bread that’s fresh-baked everyday is what makes Jersey Mike’s the most authentic tasting submarine sandwich available.

Joe’s Coffee Shop

5912 Denton Hwy, Watauga, 817-788-9583 Joescoffeeshop.net Stop by Joe’s Coffee shop for some home cooking and a friendly atmosphere serving a full breakfast and lunch menu, including famous catfish, chicken fried steak, hamburgers and homemade pies.

Breakfast served until 3pm and opened until 9pm on Friday. Find them on Facebook for daily specials.

Lunch Box

6333 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW, 817-738-2181 eatthelunchbox.com The Lunch Box is famous for chicken salad, pimiento cheese and fresh fruit with poppyseed dressing. It has been a mainstay on Camp Bowie Boulevard serving Fort Worth’s favorite lunch since 1972. The Lunch Box also specializes in lunch

4837 River Oaks Blvd, FW, 817-625-7337

River Oaks Café is a family owned restaurant that serves up hot, made to order, flavorful and satisfying homemade meals. Proudly serving breakfast and lunch, you can always count on a daily special or from scratch regulars to satisfy your cravings.

Swiss Pastry Shop

3936 W Vickery, FW, 817-732-5661 swisspastryonline.com

The Swiss Pastry Shop is home of Fort Worth’s famous black forest cake which just happens to be gluten-free. They serve breakfast and lunch as well as many delicious baked goods and desserts. Owned

by Hans and Kristi Muller, Fort Worth’s Swiss Pastry Shop has been in business for more than 30 years.

Tin Cup

1025 W Abrams, Arlington, 817-303-5518 Tin Cup serves traditional American gourmet sandwiches, yummy soups and salads that are sure to satisfy. Great service and great food alongside very fresh tasting and original combinations from the Buffalo Bill to the Reuben, you’re sure to find a sandwich that excites your taste buds. Head to Downtown Arlington and give them a try today.

Cupcakes & Desserts Atomic Candy

105 West Hickory St, Denton, 940-383-3780

Located on the downtown square in Denton, Atomic Candy is a candy store with a nostalgic bend. Atomic Candy carries a wide array of vintage candy, gifts and more than 200 different glass bottled sodas - that’s more than 200 kinds of burps.

Leah’s Sweet Treats

4910 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW, 817-731-5223 leahssweettreats.com

Leah’s Sweet Treats specializes in two things: cakes and cupcakes. No cookies, cheesecakes, cakeballs, cupcakecakes, or candies. Leah is a true believer in sticking to what you do best, and not putting out inferior products just because you can. Leah’s Sweet Treats guarantees a delicious, moist, high quality cake or cupcake, every time.

With more than 50 cupcake flavors available, and between six and 12 varieties offered fresh from the storefront daily, Leah’s can satisfy even the sweetest craving.

The Original Cupcakery 132 E 4th St, FW, 817-332-2727

The Original Cupcakery brings decadence to a whole new level with their one of a kind, unique cupcakes.

They are beautifully decorated and taste just as good as they look. They have received awards from Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, D Magazine and they are the official cupcake of Broadway at the Bass, FW Opera and the FW Symphony. The Original Cupcakery prides themselves on bringing the arts and good taste to DFW.

Everything

Central Market

4651 W Freeway, FW, 817-989-4700 1425 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, 817-310-5600 centralmarket.com Besides aisles and miles of the most exciting produce and packaged foods from around the world (including lots of local and organic products), Central Market has a full-service café, often featuring live music, one of the best cheese departments in the country and a staggering buffet of chef-prepared food to go.

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El Terreno

a little bit of everything all in one area. Blocks from UTA Campus about one mile from both Cowboys and Rangers Stadiums, DTA offers food, shopping, spas and drinks for before and after the games with some businesses offering shuttles to and from the games.

Come out and see what you have been missing.

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Gaylord Texan Resort

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, 817-778-2000 gaylordhotels.com

BYOB TAKE-OUT & DRIVE THRU

Eat, drink, and be…Texan. With four delicious and diverse restaurants onsite, Gaylord Texan Resort has what you’re craving. For a fresh taste of coastal Italy, Zeppole offers a festive courtyard setting. If you’re palate is feeling more festive, cruise to the River walk Cantina to nosh on authentic Tex-Mex and enjoy some margaritas. If quality beef is your favorite, you’ll find one of the best steaks and seafood around at the Old Hickory Steakhouse. If you just can’t decide, then head to Texas Station, complete with two bars and your favorite bar food classics.

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Ol’ South Pancake House

1509 S University Dr, FW, 817-336-0311

Serving the area with great food for more than thirty years, Ol’ South is a true Fort Worth tradition. With a menu that includes anything from pancakes to steak, there is something for everyone whether it’s day or night. There is always a place for you at Ol’ South. Sho good eatin’.

Reservoir Bar, Patio, & Kitchen 1001 Foch St, FW, 817-334-0560 bar-reservoir.com

Reservoir is a modern, industrial, patio driven gastropub. The menu is an integration of bar and spirits meshed with southern comfort favorites as well as fresh from scratch brick oven fired pizzas. Fresh ingredients, seasonal flavors, palatable pours, thirstquenching brews, and the most encompassing patio experience anywhere, all fuses together to create a unique, culinary experience in a cordial setting.

SB Food Depot

LIVE Belly Dancing and Show Every Thur, Fri & Sat Night!

LUNCH. DINNER. CATERING. HOOKAH LOUNGE OPEN LATE TILL 2am FRI & SAT!

2125 E Division St, Arlington, 817-460-9998 sbfooddepot.com

SB Food Depot is a family owned business. Founded

by Southern Bay Seafood & Wholesale in 1987, it has become one of the most trusted wholesalers in Texas and across the nation. Their goals are to help business owners obtain quality products at low prices, or serve those who want to buy in bulk for family needs. They are your one stop shop for all your food and restaurant supply needs.

Stockyards Station

140 E Exchange Av, FW, 817-625-9715 stockyardsstation.com

Much more than a restaurant.

It’s an experience!

All You Can Eat Buffet Mon-Fri 11a-3p & Thurs Nights!

Stockyards Station is your western dining destination. Take a walk down the trail to Habanero’s Grill and Cantina where you can sip a margarita or dine on any authentic Mexican dish. If you’re in the mood for a burger, mosey on into Trail Boss Burgers where you can choose from many mouthwatering burgers and specialty sandwiches. Head across the train tracks to a Fort Worth favorite - Riscky’s BBQ, and stuff yourself with BBQ sandwiches, baked beans, or sausage.

Sweet Tomatoes

Multiple Locations | sweettomatoes.com

Now open in the bustling West 7th Street corridor, Sweet Tomatoes features a daily selection of all-youcare-to-eat, made from scratch soups and salads.

Handcrafted with the freshest ingredients available, they also make delicious muffins, focaccia, breads, and scrumptious desserts. The restaurant concept is built around freshly prepared, great tasting recipes, with a salad bar full of seasonal vegetables and tossed salads prepared to each diner’s unique nutrition needs. Catering available.

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Come enjoy a three-hour delightful tour where you’ll

hear about local lore, learn about historic events, and experience the current culinary scene. Sit back and savor the sights on a climate-controlled bus as you travel to diverse areas of Fort Worth -- both historical and contemporary. You will stop at five or six local restaurants, bakeries, pubs, or wineries and sample local signature dishes and drinks.

Tex’s Star Grill

6101 Rufe Snow Dr, Watauga, 817-427-8397 texstargrill.com

Enjoy a family-owned restaurant with made-to-order taste at fast food prices at Tex’s Star Grill. This family friendly eatery boasts Texas favorites such as chicken fried steak, and flame-broiled hamburgers, along with Chicago-style Vienna beef hotdogs, fresh rotisserie Kronos gyros, as well as Italian beef and sausage.

Guests can dine-in or drive-thru.

Whole Foods Market

801 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, 817-461-9362 wholefoodsmarket.com Whole Foods Market has been keeping food honest since 1980. Committed to quality every day, the store features foods that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats. From small batch, artisan recipes to exotic flavors, the variety of products will expand your culinary vocabulary. Whole Foods Market takes the guesswork out of every meal and adds a side of confidence with their unwavering standards, from farm to fork.

Young Chefs Academy

6333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ste 260, FW, 817-989-CHEF youngchefsacademy.com

Established in April 2003, Young Chefs Academy offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. While learning food preparation skills is the main ingredient at YCA, each class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning, and laughter to taste. Young Chefs Academy nourishes these values and gives kids an innovative environment to thrive.

Zorro’s Buffet

4421 S Fwy, FW, 817-924-4222

Zorro’s is the largest buffet in Texas. The menu changes daily, featuring a lavish array of local and international dishes. Zorro’s is heaven for both vegetarians and their carnivorous counter-parts alike. Its gourmet selections include a wide variety of succulent meat dishes, prepared Tex-Mex, barbecue or home-style. Patrons can also indulge in seafood, steak, or Italian fare, finishing their experience with an exceptional dessert bar.

Farmers Market, Coffee & Oils The Farmer’s Market

5507 E Belknap, Haltom City, 817-838-8526 The Farmer’s Market has been family owned and operated since 1973. They offer fresh vegetables and fruits, vegetable and herb plants for your garden and a large flowering plant selection to choose from.

Pecan shelling also available and spring specials are going on now.

Green’s Produce & Plants

3001 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, 817-274-2435 greensproduce.com Spring is in the air! It’s time to start planning your gardens and Green’s Produce can help. Green’s Produce has been a destination for more than 30 years, and is still family-owned and operated. They specialize in local seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants and pottery.

Custom made gift baskets are made on site with fresh fruits, canned jellies, and jalapeno peanut brittle.

Rodak’s

2520 W Pafford St, FW, 817-924-6821 rodakscoffeeandgrills.com

Rodak’s custom-roasted coffee is the world’s finest specialty grade coffee and roasted right here in Fort Worth. In addition to serving up custom coffee, Marvin Rodak also serves as your certified Promo Grill dealer. Critic’s Choice for Best Jack of All Trades in Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Of 2008 issue has launched multiple handmade coffee meat rubs, including cherry-roasted and original. Custom rubs are also available for special order. Marvin also carries the best in hot sauces, Miles breading mix, pepper sauces, and locally made hot pepper pickles.

The Virgin Olive Oiler

4801 Overton Ridge Blvd, Ste 128, FW, 817-294-0036 thevirginoliveoiler.com

Experience the largest selection in Texas of tap extra virgin olive oils from around the world and aged balsamics from Modena, Italy. Taste before you decide and the friendly staff will bottle on demand just for you. Browse and buy other items for your inner foodie such as sea salts and pure cane sugars, pastas, pestos, and handcrafted olive oil soap

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Greenwood’s German & European Restaurant

3522 Bluebonnet Circle, FW, 817-921-6777 greenwoodsgerman.com

This humble, quietly elegant eatery brings authentic German, Bavarian, Austrian and other European flavors to a city notably lacking in these cuisines. Greenwood’s just does everything right, from hot, fragrant presentations to enchanting after-taste.

Italian & Pizza Italianni’s

1601 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, 817-498-6770 italiannishurst.com Locally owned and operated, Italianni’s operates with the philosophy that dining out should still be an experience, rather than just a meal. From using only the freshest ingredients and cooking everything from scratch, to knowing customers’ names and preferences, Italianni’s is the place to experience what going out to dinner really should be.

Perrotti’s Pizza

3025 Greene Av, FW, 817-927-2209

Just steps from the TCU campus, Perrotti’s uses fresh-made dough and the finest quality ingredients, achieving some of the richest and most flavorful pizza in Fort Worth. There’s a notable freshness to the fluffy crust and homemade sauce, and the cheese abounds. But Fort Worth’s favorite pizza isn’t the only game at Perrotti’s. There’s also a wide selection and pasta dishes, all made with the same standards of preparation. Delivery, take-out and dine-in are available.

Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant

829 Lamar Blvd E, Arlington, 817-265-9174 piccolomondo.com

For more than 25 years in the metroplex, Piccolo Mondo has acquired different ratings from restaurateurs and culinary buffs: “Exemplifies the fine art and traditions of Italian cuisine”, “citation of epicurean excellence”, “One of the area’s finest restaurants”, “Where the locals eat”, and many more.

Piccolo Mondo is known for exactly what they are -- fine Italian dining.

Roma’s Italian Restaurant

633 SW Johnson Av, Burleson, 817-426-3888 romasburleson.com

Roma’s dishes are made fresh to order with only the best and freshest ingredients – nothing is ever frozen or microwaved. All pizza dough is made fresh daily and only use 100 percent California cheese. Stop in today to see why it has been a favorite among local diners for years.

Toppers Pizza

2911 W Berry St, FW, 817-207-0051 toppers.com

Toppers Pizza is a progressive franchise delivery pizza brand. An eclectic, quirky and edgy concept that interacts with fans on a personal level, Toppers delivers its customers mouth-watering pizza in a refreshing and unique way. With innovative food creations like Topperstix (cheesy breadsticks) and an original and playful attitude, Toppers continues to rapidly expand with loyal fanatics located nationwide.

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Mediterranean Café Chadra

1622 Park Place FW, 817-924-2372 cafechadra.com

Café Chadra prides themselves in serving authentic Lebanese and Italian dishes. Their café features traditional Lebanese favorites such as shawarmas and homemade hummus. Italian dishes include an assortment of pastas, and hand tossed pizzas. They also have a beautiful patio to enjoy with your friends. Let the Elbitar family prepare a meal for you that is as rich as the traditions from the Lebanese village of Chadra.

George’s Specialty Foods

4424 White Settlement Rd, FW, 817-737-0414 There’s a lot to love at George’s. Since 1951, George’s has been a ma-and-pa eatery located off of the northern bank of the Trinity River, just northwest of downtown. The menu is loaded with traditional Greek recipes including lamb, beef or chicken gyros, panini’s, award winning sandwiches, and salads made fresh daily by the friendly staff of Nick, Theo, and Stacey. Standouts include the zesty spanakopita and their hand wrapped dolmas.

Grab a bite soon, and see why George’s was voted Best Sandwich by Fort Worth Weekly readers in 2008.

Mexican, Tex Mex & More South Of The Border Cancun Restaurant

7419 W Camp Bowie Blvd, FW, 817-696-8810 cancunrestaurantfw.com

Full Bar Happy Hour All Day

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHTS

Catering & Take Out Available

3900 Rufe Snow Dr • NRH 76180 817-284-2374 • www.bbqnrh.com PIZZA • PASTA • SANDWICHES SALADS • DESSERTS

Cancun Restaurant is family owned and operated and has been serving the very best authentic Mexican food for 12 years. Enjoy the carne asada steak dinner or the delicious ceviche Yucateco plate. Cancun’s welcoming atmosphere will have you feeling like you’re part of the Cancun family.

The Cancun Taco Spot

3510 NW Centre Dr #120, FW, 817-237-4100

Under new ownership, The Cancun Taco Spot is serving the very best street-style tacos along with a new and improved Mexican cuisine menu. The Cancun Taco Spot is now operating as a full service restaurant. Check out the ad in the Fort Worth Weekly to learn more about the grand opening.

Chimy’s

1053 Foch St, FW, 817-348-8888 | chimys.com

It’s patio season and Chimy’s is your spring and summer hang-out destination whether you’re meeting your crew for lunch, or flip-flopping your way into the weekend at happy hour. Fix up your Nachos, salads or a burger at the salsa bar and relax on the patio with a margarita. Need a place for a private event? Check out the Marfa Room next door.

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Digg’s Taco Shop

445 Spaniolo Dr, Arlington, 817-274-2100

Digg’s is a soulful taqueria offering ramped up versions of tacos and other traditional taqueria fare, house recipe margaritas, microbrewery beer selections, a full bar and live music (every Thursday) on the huge patio. With fresh ingredients and specialty house sauces you’re guaranteed bold unique flavors in every bite. Digg’s will provide a unique, quality value, laid back dining experience for the city of Arlington and beyond.

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El Terreno Mexican Restaurant 1714 Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, 817-861-8991 elterrenomexicanrestaurant.com

El Terreno Mexican Restaurant is a family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant located just minutes away from Cowboy and Ranger Stadiums, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with nachos, enchiladas, and breakfast tacos as the biggest crowd favorites. El Terreno has a casual family atmosphere, with take out orders and a drive-thru window available. El Terreno is BYOB.

Esparza’s

124 E Worth St, Grapevine, 817-481-4668 esparzastexas.com

Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano is a well-known and long loved tradition that is a popular part of the downtown Grapevine experience. Just a short walk off of Main Street on East Worth Street, the restaurant occupies a late 1800’s renovated house inside the historic district. Well known for its atmosphere, Tex Mex dishes, margaritas and local scene, Esparza’s has been offering a little something for everyone since 1985.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Mulitple Locations throughout Tarrant County fuzzystacoshop.com After revamping the original store on Berry Street and crafting the perfect combination of tacos, drinks and success, they set out to share it with everyone. Laced with feta and Fuzzy’s sauce, the baja style tacos quickly led to unstoppable addictions and cult-like fans. And as some of those fans moved away to Fuzzy’s-less towns, they demanded more locations, and Fuzzy’s obliged.

Habaneros Grill & Cantina

140 E Exchange Av, Ste 301, Stockyards, 817-566-0917 | habanerosgc.com Habaneros is a local favorite for Mexican food and a great place to enjoy a cold drink. Locally owned and operated, Habaneros is located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth Stockyards with plenty of off-street parking. Enjoy an authentic, traditional Mexican lunch or dinner on the patio or in their family friendly main dining room.

Hot Damn! Tamales

713 W Magnolia Av, FW 817-926-9909 hotdamntamales.com

Hot Damn! Tamales is a Fort Worth based tamale company specializing in made-from-scratch tamales with authenticity, flavor and style that’s unbeatable.

They are now serving a full lunch menu including burrito bowls, salads, sandwiches, tapas, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, desserts and much more. Hot Damn serves up a delicious brunch every weekend with live music on Sundays. Be sure to check on their menu online.

Los Asadero

1535 N Main St, FW, 817-626-3399

Los Asader Mexican Steakhouse (formerly El Asadero) is a family owned and operated restaurant in their 30th year of business located just north of downtown

Fort Worth. The Villarreal Family cooking style comes from northern Mexico and their specialties include mouth-watering steaks, sizzling fajitas, enchilada plates, and fresh seafood. Discover Mexican food the way it was meant to be, you owe it to your taste buds.

Los Paisanos

1446 N Main St, FW, 817-625-TACO facebook.com/Lospaisanos

If you’re looking for great Mex-Mex food, make sure you stop by Los Paisanos for the famous $1 streetstyle tacos with choice of beef, chicken, slow-roasted pork, or lengua (cow tongue). The Fort Worth Weekly also named Los Paisanos Best Menudo in the 2013 Best Of issue. Now serving beer and wine.

Mambo’s

1010 Houston St, Park Central Hotel, FW, 817-336-3124 mambosfortworth.com

Mambo’s is a downtown favorite famous tacos, tapas, fajitas and incredible margaritas that will keep you going back for more. Serving lunch and dinner and now offering daily Tex-Mex specials. Live music four nights a week with no cover and patio seating.

Mariposa’s

5724 Locke Ave, FW, 817-570-9555 mariposaslatinkitchen.com

Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen is a quick serve restaurant concept inspired from Irma’s Catering offering a variety of items from the catering menu, for breakfast and lunch, including tacos, tamales, and enchiladas.

Mariposa’s is currently awaiting their liquor license and is anticipating hand muddled mojitos, margaritas and seasonal specialty cocktails and are also about to introduce a new tapas menu.

Mercado Juarez Cafe

1651 E Northside Dr, FW, 817-838-8285 125 E I-20, Arlington, 817-557-9776 2222 Miller Rd, Arlington, 817-649-3324 mercadojuarez.com

Mercado Juarez Café has served mesquite fired specialties and Tex-Mex favorites to the DFW area for 25 years. Whether it’s a casual dinner for the family, a first date, or your wedding rehearsal dinner, Mercado Juarez Café always provides the right service, atmosphere, and mouth-watering authentic Mexican dishes.

Salsa Limon

Multiple Locations, 817-675-2519 salsalimon.com

Salsa Limón is committed to serving unapologetically Mexico City style tacos, and pushing the limits of quality and flavor to the highest levels. Salsa Limon’s philosophy goes beyond food, and it is truly a modern operation that believes that quality is at the root of all successful communities. An ever-expanding family of restaurants, taco trucks and food stands give Salsa Limon the ability to give Cowtown the ultimate authentic Mexican food experience.

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Stop in for authentic Russian cuisine and enjoy dishes prepared from scratch by a professional Russian chef.

You’ll find an extensive variety of European meats and cheeses, borscht, pirogues, tasty cabbage rolls, crepes, and more. They also have a large selection of groceries from Russia, Germany, Poland and other European countries. Enjoy an authentic culinary experience and don’t forget to browse our Russian Island Gift Shop full of authentic gifts, collectibles, antiques, and jewelry.

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Seafood & More Catfish Sam’s

2735 W Division St, Arlington, 817-275-9631

The Texas Restaurant Association has named Catfish Sam’s “Best Catfish in Tarrant County” three times.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurant Guide gave the restaurant a five-star rating and they were voted “Best Fish Entrée” by the Fort Worth Weekly 2012. By focusing on quality food and customer service, Catfish Sam’s has built a loyal following. Delicious catfish, mouth-watering steaks, and homemade desserts, Catfish Sam’s will hit the spot.

Crawdaddy’s Shack

4101 W Green Oaks Blvd, Ste 301, FW, 817-692-7460 | whosyourcrawdaddy1.com

What do you get when you mix two brothers, roux, catfish, crawfish, a legacy and huge appetites?

The mouth watering dishes of Crawdaddy’s Shack.

Crawdaddy’s has carried the secrets of family recipes and the bayou here to Texas, creating knock-out delicious and authentic Cajun dishes. Don’t forget to save room for a bread pudding you won’t soon forget.

Krispy Catfish

6208 McCart, FW, 817-423-1200 Krispycatfish.com

Great tasting cornmeal breaded catfish, shrimp, and oysters cooked fresh to order with sides of crispy fries, okra, or red beans and rice for the perfect lunch or family dinner. Family owned and operated, Krispy Catfish and the Perry family are dedicated to making your dining experience the best in town.

Texas Pit Oyster Bar

3349 Western Center Blvd, FW, 817-306-0700

Texas Pit Oyster Bar in North Fort Worth does a lot of things right, including — and especially — raw oysters. The menu includes just about every seafoodrestaurant staple including snow crab legs, boiled crawfish, assorted shrimp plates, po-boys, and tilapia or catfish tacos (grilled or fried). Texas Pit’s appetizer menu features two varieties of gumbo, three seafood cocktails, and clam chowder.

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Buttons

Buttons is a unique concept bringing together awardwinning southern cuisine and live music to give guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Launched in 2008, Buttons has received numerous awards both for food and music, including several Fort Worth Weekly Best Of nods. Buttons is famous for southern comfort food, a creation of Executive Chef Keith Hicks, and vibrant live music in an upscale environment.

Cowboy’s Ranch Café

1206 S Main, Weatherford, 817-594-9919 For delicious country food, Cowboys Ranch Cafe is the place to be with a friendly staff ready to serve a delightful and unique dining experience – satisfaction guaranteed. Cowboy’s Ranch Café, is country comfort food…the way it was meant to be.

Drew’s Place

5701 Curzon Ave, FW, 817-735-4408

If you want comfort food, head to Drew’s Place – tucked in a residential community, this restaurant will not disappoint. Everything is homemade and you can count on the friendly staff to make suggestions and tell you about customer favorites. Whether you want to try something new or stick to an old favorite, you are guaranteed satisfaction with every bite.

Good Luck Drive-In

900 W Rosedale, FW, 817-332-5507

Good Luck Drive-In has some of the best rotisserie style chicken you will ever taste. From the outside, the building looks like any other passing by, but this place is well worth stopping in. And once you try the food, you’ll be back again and again. Give it a try and taste some home-cooked side dishes while you’re at it.

Moe’s Cafe

4705 River Oaks Blvd, FW, 817-378-9262

Moe’s Cafe specializes in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including house specialties and other customer favorites. Whether you’re in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, Moe’s inventive menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. The friendly staff at Moe’s Cafe promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant one. Visit their sister restaurant, Benbrook Café at 4902 Hwy 377 S, FW, 817-244-1372.

Old Neighborhood Grill

1633 Park Place, FW, 817-923-2282

Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Of 2012 winner of all-star home cooking: best chicken fried steak went to Old Neighborhood Grill. The tender and generously sized CFS in delectable cream gravy is a longtime favorite of the daily crowds. Drop in for breakfast (served daily) or lunch and enjoy the best comfort food in Fort Worth.

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Razzoo’s Cajun Café 11 DFW Locations

Boiled crawfish season is here and where else would you go than Razzoo’s? Plus, enjoy the grilled oysters, fried frog legs, roasted boudin sausage and more. All locations feature half-price appetizers at happy hour and great drink prices too.

Sports Grill & Pubs

Buffalo Brothers Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S University Dr, FW, 817-386-96013 buffalobrostexas.com

Buffalo Bros takes great pride in having friendly and courteous staffers and awesome pub food. This TCU hot spot serves award-winning food that brings the authentic tastes and flavors of Buffalo, NY to Fort Worth. Stop by for lunch, dinner, and happy hour to watch your favorite sports on their numerous HD TV’s (they were voted Best Sports Bar in 2008 and 2010 by the Fort Worth Weekly).

While there, dig in to those tasty wings voted Best Wings 2009, 2010, & 2011 by the Fort Worth Weekly.

J. Gilligan’s

400 E Abrams St, Arlington, 817-274-8561 jgilligans.com

J. Gilligan’s has it all -- live music, food, drinks, personality, party rooms, and even a shuttle to and from events at Cowboys Stadium. Join friends every Tuesday for Zack Coffey and every Thursday for open mic night with Beryl Court.

No Frills Bar and Grill

Multiple Locations | nofrillsgrill.com

Since 1990, No Frills Grill has been dishing out fun for the whole family at four area locations with fast and friendly servers making you feel at home. Enjoy great food at low prices including burgers, chicken, seafood, Tex-Mex, and the Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Of awardwinning buffalo wings. Watch games on 100 HD TV’s and 35 satellites, play pool, Golden-Tee, NTN Trivia or Texas Hold’em. Free Wi-Fi, banquet rooms and full service bar.

Food is fresh, drinks are cold, your seat awaits.

Mavericks Sports Bar & Grill 601 E Main St, Arlington, 817-548-1442 maverickssportsgrill.com

Mavericks is a non-smoking sports grill in downtown Arlington near the UTA campus that’s conveniently open for lunch, dinner, and late night seven days a week. Stop by and check out the new expanded menu and great specials.

Steaks & More

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

812 Main St, FW, 817-877-3999 | delfriscos.com Del Frisco’s embodies the rich tradition of fine American steak houses with impeccable chef-driven cuisine, an extensive award-winning wine list, and unparalleled hospitality. They offer guests an unforgettable experience in a stunning, energetic atmosphere perfect for special

occasions, business affairs or a grand night on the town.

Winner of multiple Fort Worth Weekly “Best Steak” awards and recognized nationally as one of the best steak places in the country.

Reata Restaurant

310 Houston St, FW, 817-336-1009 | reata.net

Reata melds southwestern, creole, and southern flavors with traditional steakhouse fare to provide its legendary Texas cuisine. Its most popular items include tenderloin tamales, chicken fried steak, stacked chicken enchiladas and pan-seared pepper-crusted tenderloin. The four-story restaurant is nearly 20,000 square feet, which includes a rooftop bar and bi-level patio dining along with six private dining rooms.

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Wine, Spirits & More Liq-O-Rama

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Liq-O-Rama can assist you with all your refreshment needs whether it is a romantic evening for two, a family or company picnic, or party-hardy for hundreds. Liq-O-Rama features more than 1,400 selections of wines and champagnes-domestic and imported. Or choose from their full line of cordials, bourbons, whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas and more. If you can drink it, Liq-O-Rama has it.

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Rex Goliath Wines

Sold in liquor, beer and wines stores all around rexgoliath.com; cbrands.com Rex Goliath Wines are a tribute to Rex’s larger than life personality, with big, fruit-forward flavors that are sure to please and work well with all foods. Rex proudly struts his stuff and makes strong friendships along the way with his fun, audacious personality and premium varietal wines. As the winemaker for HRM Rex Goliath, Marty’s key winemaking philosophy is to let the fruit express itself in an easy-to-drink, worry-free fashion.

Spec’s

Multiple Locations specsonline.com

Since 1962 family-owned Spec’s has been providing exceptional service and an impressive selection of unique finds for hungry and thirsty Texans. With locations all across Texas, this once-small company now has tens of thousands of products in Texas superstores, including thousands of wines and spirits, mixers, hundreds of craft beers, walk-in humidors, gourmet foods and accessories. Spec’s has truly become a destination shop­ping experience.

Treaty Oak Distilling

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Austin, TX based craft-distillery that makes Treaty Oak Rum, Graham’s Texas Tea, Waterloo Gin and Starlite Vodka. Each one made with 100% truly Texas attitude.

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