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Last Call Here’s where to find seasonal signature cocktails around town.

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Stuff The end of 2018 looks like a great year for video games.

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Music Holiday sounds abound locally.

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EDITORIAL Editor Anthony Mariani Associate Editors Eric Griffey, Kristian Lin, Jeff Prince Staff Writer Peter Gorman Contributors Edward Brown, Kathy Cruz, Buck D. Elliott, Jackie Elliott, Leonard Eureka, Susie Geissler, Patrick Higgins, Graeme Hind, Laurie James, Rush Olson, Lauren Phillips, Steve Steward, Teri Webster Proofreader Taylor Ledis Contributing Photographers Lee Chastain, Vishal Malhotra, Kayla Stigall

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Our writers go deep on the holidays.

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I admit, I love Christmas. As a relatively happy child in a relatively stable home in the 1970s and ’80s, I wanted for next to nothing. A Sears Les Paul knockoff with push-button effects built in? Done. An Atari 2600 gaming console? You bet.

Whatever I did to deserve my gifts, I’m not sure. I wasn’t a problem child. I studied hard and took coaching well. But I wasn’t any saint. Remember those missing Miller Ponies, Dad? Yeah. That was your youngest son and his buddies in 8th grade.

I don’t feel shame for loving Christmas as much as I do. Still do. And it’s even better now, because as the father of a wide-eyed 7-year-old, I can indulge my nostalgia through him, the little fella who still strongly believes in Santa Claus –– and I have no problem with that. And if his two-year-older cousin ruins it for him, I’m going to be piiiiisssed. There’s only so much wonder and mystery left in kids’ childhoods. A couple more years of believing in Santa isn’t going to set him back or anything. It never had any negative effect on me. Look at how great I turned out. *takes swig of Miller Pony hidden under desk* I know the holidays suck for a lot of people. The homeless, the loveless, the lonely, the sick. There’s at least one way to help, as writer Edward Brown points on out pg. 18. And here are a few more. The United Way has a database of available volunteer opportunities, searchable by zip code. Visit Unitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer. The Tarrant Area Food Bank is always in need of your time. Visit tafb.org/ volunteer for more info. And the Women’s Center and SafeHaven of Tarrant County can use your donated items. Visit Safehaventc.org and Womenscentertc.org.

Let’s be honest, though. This issue is mostly about celebrating the season, about discovering new, fun things to do (see: Night & Day on pg. 20). Or buy (see: Kultur on pg. 28). Or drink (see: Eats on pg. 36 and Last Call on pg. 50). And while that’s a large component of our second annual Holiday Issue, it’s not everything. Check out Jeff Prince’s *huge toke* story on the illuminated downtown of yore on pg. 10, Eric Griffey’s hard-hitting exposé on toy stores on pg. 14, and lots of good drinky advice from some local bartenders by Ian Connally on pg. 52. But since Christmas and commercialism go hand in hand, let’s not forget who’s paying the bills around here. (Hint: It’s not us writers.) –– Anthony Mariani

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’Tis the season for fat pants and even fatter lies told to children about an ancient elf who visits every child’s home on Christmas Eve, delivering presents or coal (pending a behavioral assessment).

As a parent, I love the idea of Santa Claus for several reasons. For one, this myth is the gentlest form of coercion I’ll ever endeavor to use on my sweet babes because, you know, Santa is always watching. Second, I am, in fact, the jolly old soul spreading Christmas cheer, so perpetuating this myth lets me feel uber-philanthropic for one day a year. Third, nostalgia is the chink in my intellectual armor. For an entire month, I am allowed to wallow in traditions of my yesteryear without judgment.

Everybody else is doing it. Reminiscing in January would seem unnatural.

Still, we have a sleigh full of reasons to rethink this myth. With more and more parents in my friend circle labeling the Santa myth as “manipulative” and “materialistic,” I’ve taken pause to reflect on my preservation of the grandest lie in history and to research what the experts are saying.

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studies, Zicklin School of Business Professor John Trinkaus has published at least four studies on the visible reactions of children and parents standing in line to wait for Santa. Each study reconfirms findings from the previous study, with the latest in 2005 verifying with great certainty (82 percent of 300 children’s physical mannerisms evaluated) that most children seem “indifferent” about seeing Santa. On the other hand, he has found that many of the parents or guardians accompanying those children seemed excited (87 percent), leading us to believe that the big Santa sit moment isn’t about the kids as much as it is about the parents. Or as I like to say to my husband, “Christmas is for the kids. And me.”

In a landmark 1994 study, University of Texas at Austin psychology researcher Dr. CJ Anderson interviewed 52 children who had progressed to the point of Santa disbelief. On average, most of these children discovered the truth about Santa by age 7, and these children reported generally positive experiences regarding their realization moment. Interestingly, Dr. Anderson also found that parents reported feeling “predominantly sad in reaction to their child’s discovery.”

More recently, another UT-based psychology professor, Dr. Jacqueline Woolley, co-authored a piece investigating the contradictory nature of teaching children about magical characters in conjunction with the “long enduring lay notion that children must be taught the difference between fiction and reality.”

In 2016, Dr. Woolley shared previous research suggesting that most children start to distinguish fantasy from reality as young as 3 or 4 years of age, when they start to pick up cues and signs that help them distinguish what is imaginary from what is probable. Somewhat counterintuitively, what Woolley found is that

increased exposure to live Santas only improved children’s beliefs about the existence of a real Santa, and parents who actively promoted Santa stave off feelings of doubt for longer than if they passively engaged their children in these beliefs.

Across the pond, Dr. Robert Cluley argued that every ounce of energy applied to the Santa mirage reflects the fetishism, ambivalence, and narcissism of adults. Dr. Cluley’s contention is founded on principles of psychoanalysis — a field of study that continues to come under fire, despite its persistence as a viable discipline of psychological study — and pulls from a hefty amount of market research. He says that parents ‘organize a world based on an image they wish were true as if it were true.”

Allow me to interpret: We are dragging the innocents down into our delusional underworld.

Kansas State University child development expert Charles Smith can help clarify what counts as good ol’ fashion fun and what edges on manipulation. He once reported to CNN that a parent who drives a child around on Christmas Eve, claiming to see Santa in the sky, and encouraging the child to look while laughing at the child’s effort to see what doesn’t exist is an “abuse of the child’s imagination.” Smith also said he’d be skeptical of any child who continues to believe until ages 10-12, stating that he’d wonder if the child had issues letting go.

While Smith’s advice is helpful, I think that most parents would be dissatisfied with his answer. At what point does any of the Christmas tradition become overly manipulative? If some flannel-flanked Frankie is stressing over touching her elf on the shelf, is that manipulative? If a cookie-making Cameron can’t sleep because he’s checking Alexa for Rudolph’s transit updates, have we crossed a line? And, by the way, isn’t a holiday founded on the conversion of pagans to Christianity inherently manipulative anyway? I ask these questions in jest, but I hope parents consider why holiday spirit — however well-intentioned — is being spread for their benefit more than the child’s. Part of parenting is accepting that our children are growing up. Keeping the Santa myth alive won’t keep my son from growing out of another pair of shoes or my stepdaughter from adopting a teenage tone of voice.

A little part of me is even looking forward to the day both kids figure out the Santa myth for themselves. I still remember the day my 7-year-old self marched proudly down the hall to tell my dad I figured out that Santa’s handwriting was actually Mom’s, and I’ll never forget my dad’s overjoyed response: “Yep. And the Easter Bunny isn’t real either.” l

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Folks who moved to Fort Worth this millennium missed out on the city’s bright, sparkling golden era. Literally.

The last half of the 20th century saw downtown property owners outlining their buildings with beautiful, ambertoned Christmas lights that shone yearround at night. All the bulbs matched and were spaced identically. Back then, I would tell anyone from any place that my hometown’s skyline would put theirs to shame. I’d never seen New York City, Paris, or most other fancy cities but knew that Cowtown’s skyline would make the others resemble back-road burnt-out carnivals by comparison.

As kids, my brothers and I would perk up and lean toward the car windows every time my parents drove anywhere near downtown at night. The gorgeous scene made my heart happy, the same feeling I’d get when touring Christmas lights in Arlington’s Interlochen neighborhood. Fort Worth’s skyline resembled Christmas all the time.

I recall how proud I felt after a former college girlfriend flew here from California in the 1980s to visit and couldn’t stop gushing over my hometown’s beautiful skyline. I might have packed on a few extra pounds, but my city looked hot, by god!

Many people around the country knew about our skyline from postcards, travel brochures, and magazines that depicted the brilliant spectacle.

“It was really impressive,” said Doug Harman, a longtime history buff who served as city manager in the 1980s and executive director at Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau for many years. “The uniformity of lights kind of spoke not only to the size of downtown but also what seemed to be a real coordination among the building people downtown.”

Downtown merchants, even in their lofty skyscrapers, remained at heart friendly neighbors willing to link arms for the common good. We were a team –– Team Fort Worth –– with our skyline providing the exclamation point. Other big cities such as Dallas and Houston emblazoned their skylines with lights,

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but theirs seemed more haphazard and less organized.

Fort Worth’s lights captivated us in ways we didn’t even realize. Back in caveman days, the lack of artificial light on Earth meant the night skies were awash with bright, beautiful stars and a big yellow moon –– providing light that diminished the chances of a saber-toothed tiger sneaking up on you in your sleep and eating your liver for a midnight snack.

Light meant safety and comfort.

Also, an early method of finding water was looking for moonlight or starlight on a reflective surface. Again, light equated comfort and survival. We humans are moth-like in our attraction to light. A million years of evolution hasn’t killed that instinct, and Fort Worth was among the best of cities to feed that need for luminosity.

So what happened? Why did our skyline become so … not ugly or dark but, well, ordinary? Typical? Why doesn’t downtown pop like in the days of old?

After many weeks of research and investigation, I solved the mystery. (OK, I searched online for “downtown Fort Worth skyline lights” and in two seconds found a Bud Kennedy column from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that provided the answers.) Kennedy described how the skyline lights were the brainchild of Hubert Foster, an insurance agent who worked in a high rise on Throckmorton Street and died last year at 91.

Foster pitched his bright idea at a down-

town business meeting in 1959. Foster followed his talk with action, installing lights around the edges of his office building. The Downtown Fort Worth Association pushed other building owners to do the same, and two-dozen buildings were soon illuminated in the same 25-watt amber bulbs, each spaced four feet apart. By the time President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady flew over Fort Worth on their fateful visit in 1963, more than 60 buildings were outlined with identical lights.

“Those lights are so pretty,” Jackie Kennedy probably said while looking out the airplane window.

“Not as pretty as Marilyn Monr …

I mean, yes, they are, honey,” JFK probably responded.

Foster’s idea to create the most beautiful downtown skyline in the world was the second greatest idea of 1959. The first occurred in February of that year, when Bill and Rita Prince became frisky inside a little pier-and-beam frame house near Montgomery Street. Nine months later, I popped into the world. Maybe the illuminated skyline and I being conceived in the same year linked us for eternity in a divine manner that I can’t shake. Maybe that’s why I’m missing those downtown lights so much. (Or maybe I’m just high.

No, I’m pretty sure it’s the divine bonding thingy.)

Today’s downtown offers plenty of lights, sure, but the overall impact has diminished. Modern LED (light-emitting diodes) systems replaced many of the old-school bulbs. A variety of colors replaced the uniformity. The spacing is more willy-nilly. The building owners “fell off in trying to keep that up, and the skyline synergy dissipated over time,” Harman said. “The lights today are dramatic and interesting, but they’re not the same as they used to be.”

Kennedy’s column cited other factors, including a major hailstorm in 1995 that broke many of the bulbs, followed by the infamous tornado in 2000 that hammered downtown. Modern LED systems can be programmed to shine purple during TCU football games but don’t have the same sparkle as the old-school incandescent bulbs.

Everything changes, I suppose. The skyline born in 1959 has died out, and all of us curmudgeons from that year will follow suit soon enough. Then, you won’t have to listen to people like me griping. By then, you will be looking out at our downtown’s crumbled architecture, which will have been destroyed by revolutions and climate change and be barely visible in the dark except for the small barrel fires being stoked by the few remaining Mad Max-like survivors, and you can say, “Man, I sure miss those old LED lights that changed colors back in the day and made downtown look so pretty.”l

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It’s a scene that repeats two or three times a day at my house: There’s a knock on the door. After calming our (read: my wife’s) irritating small dog, corralling my 2-year-old, quieting my infant daughter, and putting on pants, I open the door only to see the back of some delivery person who left one or more packages at my doorstep. I (almost) always resist giving that person the ol’ third-finger salute –– they’re just doing their job, I guess –– collect the package, and head back inside to add yet another box to the pile in my garage. (One day, I’ll wield a box cutter and banish them all to the recycling bin, but for now, mouse forts!)

My wife –– and to a lesser degree, me –– are addicted to ordering everything online. Groceries, clothes, gifts, and even dinner is just a click away.

As guilty as I am of indulging in the convenience of Amazon-delivered everything, I’m still an old soul who misses the personal connection of actually going to a place, seeing people, and thumbing through physical stuff.

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derides anyone whose nose is stuck in their iPhone and then goes home and stares into his screen like a caveman peering into a campfire.

Around the holiday season, I’m always more aware of this click-it-to-mebaby trend, because the most painful casualty of the online ordering movement might be the toy store. They’re gone.

Disappeared almost completely. Even big-box corporate dream-killers Toys “R” Us and its $11 billion in annual sales have vanished from the Earth as though raptured into some germ-infested, screaming-kid, child-abuse-all-aroundyou hellscape.

My guess is that few if any kids born over the last several years will get to ex-

perience the matchless bliss of ambling into a wonderland of rows upon rows of toys anchored by special push-this-button-through-the-box displays of whatever the hottest must-have of the moment might be. And, more importantly, how will the next generation ever understand that scene in Big in which new adult Tom Hanks plays “Chopsticks” with his soonto-be boss at FAO Schwarz? These kids will have no context.

If you’re wondering how many toy stores exist in Fort Worth, the answer is three –– and one them, Holocron Toy Store, sells collectibles geared towards adults. There are a few other kid-centric places that sell toys (see: Legoland), but it’s not their main attraction. Houston Street Toy Company in Sundance Square and Toy Works in the Ridglea area are the two remaining holdouts of this endangered species. And unlike those pandas at the zoo that refuse to mate without some smooth R&B playing (that happened; look it up), you just get the feeling that once these places are gone, nothing will replace them –– and we’ll have lost something pretty special.

Nancy Hay, who owns Toy Works along with her husband Art Hay, said that she noticed the online ordering craze hitting her bottom line about three or four years ago. Her shop is family-run and has been in business since 1995 –– and at her current location since 2010.

Though she has a tough time competing with Amazon’s prices, nothing, she added, compares to the personal touch and service of her Camp Bowie Boulevard storefront.

“People like to be able to talk to us about the toys, feel the toys, know how they work,” she said. And they get instant gratification. You walk out of here with the toy.”

Hay holds a degree in child development and family studies, and she uses

her education to help her curate her selection. She eschews heavily licensed toys and the big-box crazes and chooses her inventory based on what she likes.

“I look for quality, high-end, educational, and fun toys,” she said.

“Grandmas are our customers, young mothers –– people who grew up coming here and are passing that tradition along to their children.”

Even as a fortysomething, sifting through the selection at Toy Works conjured some of my fondest childhood memories. Remember being rewarded with a cool new toy for hitting the gamewinner or acing that test? Me neither, but I was really good at begging. And being persistent.

All you have to do is see these places for yourself, and you’ll experience the same nostalgic bliss. Now that I have kids, these kinds of in-person experiences are suddenly important to me. I want my children to learn the value of human connection and be able to make decisions about how they spend their time based on more than whichever company paid to be prominent in Amazon’s or Google’s respective algorithm.

That’s a lot of pressure to put on toy stores, but think about how important toys are in our children’s development.

(I’ll wait.) Now answer me this: Wouldn’t you rather have someone like Nancy Hay curating your kiddos selection versus Amazon? Are you even more qualified than she is? You might think you know what your young’uns like, but you’re being barraged with marketing ploys that make you feel informed. You’re not. I’m not. We’re just variables in a giant math equation.

Up until now, I’ve been a part of the problem, but one trip to a toy store might have changed that. It’s not the most profound Christmas miracle you’ll hear about this season, but it’s a start. l

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It’s Christmas time again, and this author is already exhausted.

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Well, it’s getting chilly out there some nights, and I still don’t own a pair of jeans or any long pants. Still don’t have a jacket. Not from poverty. It’s just that growing up in New York City trained me what cold could be about, and I guess I’ve just refused to believe that Texas ever gets cold. Which leaves me freezing now and then, but I’m a stubborn old coot and won’t give in to it.

But freezing now and then is the easiest part of winter. Surviving spikes in blood pressure as a dad and granddad during the Christmas season is where things actually get tough. And they come from so many angles that you can’t be prepared. Last week, my oldest sister, who has been sick for a very long time, passed away. She died four hours before my daughter Madeleina and I were set

to fly out to New York to see her. We went anyway, just to see my other sisters and my brother and my late sister’s widower. We had what I thought was a wonderful day, and then my daughter and I had two more days in New York, during which she got to spend quality time with my youngest sister, and I got to spend time with old friends. It was sad, but we still had a good time.

I thought we had a great time. Then we got home. That’s when my daughter let it fly: turns out my family should have been bereaving the whole time we were there. Turns out my family does not live up to what she imagined they would be like, based on when she last saw them. Seems my sister should have stayed alive for six more hours, until we could see her, and I should not have waited so many years to decide to visit. I should have kept my sister alive. I should have had long pants. I should have been a different father, someone she actually liked, rather than me.

It was tough being torn into, but I understood my daughter’s anger and promised to try to be a better person and a better dad starting that moment.

It is going to be tough. I’m still sort of in love with my ex, who hates me but comes for coffee most mornings. I adore her two new daughters and feel like I’ve been helping to raise them — in a small way –– since they were born. You can imagine that I don’t see them as often as I would like when my ex is in one of those “you suck” periods, which seem to be coming with more frequency. We’ll

make up before Christmas, for sure. Everyone would be devastated if she and her daughters didn’t come to my house on Christmas morning for the great present unwrapping.

Between now and then, of course, I’ve got to keep my ex’s daughters from telling my oldest son’s younger daughters that Santa may not be real. And I will go out late and find a tree that Madeleina will decorate.

It will be a poor excuse for a tree, but she’ll make it look pretty.

The tree is the least of my worries. There are generally 12 stockings to fill, and if you include the $20 bucks of scratch-offs that go into each, they come to about $100 a stocking. The heck with the money. The real issue is that if each stocking is stuffed with about a half-dozen small presents, that’s 100 gifts that need to be planned and bought. And after 20 to 30 years of buying stocking gifts, there just are not that many more to find.

Then there are the presents. There is my ex and her two young daughters; two grown sons, one with a girlfriend, one with a lovely wife and the two beautiful daughters; my daughter and her live-in boyfriend (a great guy); and something for whomever is temporarily living at my house at the time. The kids are grown. What the hell do you buy a 33-year-old son or daughter-in-law who can buy anything they want and probably already have? What do I buy for my 30-year-old son or my beautiful daughter? I have no idea.

I slug through it somehow, because that’s what Santa does, but it ain’t easy. You have

a dozen people, and you want to surprise them all with something that knocks them out. Again, the box of Frappuccino for each adult is easy, but where do you go for the next couple of things for each and then what single big thing would they love? Christmas, or whatever holiday you celebrate, is absolutely one of the key dad responsibilities in life, and a box of apples from Washington State just doesn’t cut it.

Then the day comes. I generally have already opened a bottle of cabernet to handle the stress that the blood pressure pills can’t.

And then we dive in, and for two hours everything is generally perfect. Either that or the wine makes it seem like it’s perfect.

And then they split, everybody going off to other parts of their families, and I’m left alone with bags full of wrapping paper and boxes to put in recycling. But since my time with all of them is always too short, I put on corned beef and cabbage, and I know that when they are finished collecting presents at friends’ and other family members’ houses, one by one that magical meal will make them all troop back. And that dinner almost makes it all worthwhile.

Until it dawns on me that I’ve spent every last cent I could find and that in one week the property taxes and house insurance bills — a measly five grand — are due. And then the stress starts to spike again. And I reach for another bottle of cabernet.

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For those fortunate enough to have a home and material comforts, the holidays can be a joyous time of celebration with friends and family. But for the dozens of Fort Worth mothers fleeing domestic abusers, this time of year can be especially emotional. Many of those women have spent months living without a home, hoping their exes won’t find them. Lyndsay Hoover, development director for the nonprofit Center for Transforming Lives, works to find housing for those moms.

“The stress levels seem heightened during the holidays,” she said. “These women have experienced violence, and their kids have had their lives disrupted. We step in and relieve some of that stress with case management, counseling, wrap-around services.”

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realized that some crucial needs (such as the availability of toiletries and cooking ware) were still not being met.

Many families move into their abodes with only a few bags of clothes and toiletries, she added. To help their new homes feel, well, homey, two weeks ago, CTL launched Make It Real. The program relies on volunteers to purchase basic supplies from three categories: kitchen, bathroom, and cleaning. A list of the donation items can be found at Transforminglives.org.

“We have moved families out of homelessness and into homes for years,” Hopper said. “The Make It Real campaign is designed to give them an extra level of support, so they aren’t living without the basic necessities to cook meals. While we can’t afford to buy these things for all these families, we can lean on our donors to pitch in.”

Hoover had her two daughters purchase kitchen supplies, which include items like dish soap, trash bags, and cooking utensils. The cost for everything on the list was around $85, she said. Once donors collect the items, CTL asks that the supplies be placed in one box and dropped off at CTL’s downtown headquarters.

“There are resources for clothing and toys” available through local charities, Hoover said. “We found there are not enough resources for the items that are just day-to-day.”

For bathroom supplies, Hoover said there is a shortage of soaps and shampoos that cater to black women. The new program works to relieve stress on families that have already experienced severe trauma, Hoover said.

“It’s too early to gauge how successful the program will be,” Hoover said, “but since launching, several individuals have stepped up to purchase boxes of supplies. We would like them for [all our households helped through this pro-

gram] by Christmas. Our goal is to get 100 of these starter kids. We could keep a few of them on hand for families moving in. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to raise children while living in poverty.

Some of these families move in with two black trash bags.”

National trends related to incidents of domestic abuse aren’t encouraging.

According to the 2017 impact report released by The National Domestic Violence Hotline, last year saw a 74-percent increase in the number of callers who indicated firearms played a role in their abuse, while the nonprofit also found a 13-percent increase in the number of calls that cited the victim’s undocumented resident status as one reason complicating efforts to flee abusers. One in three women will be the victim of some type of abuse of their lifetimes, the nonprofit said. Victims can call the group’s hotline 24 hours a day at 1-800-787-7233.

Christmastime is an emotional rollercoaster for both CTL staff and the families they serve, Hopper said. While the holiday season comes with extra burdens for homeless families, this time of year brings much-needed resources to Fort Worth’s charities.

“It’s one of our favorite times of year because we have so many folks who come forward and want to help these women and children recover from poverty and homelessness,” she said.l

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The film screens Fri-Sun at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, FW. Tickets are $8-10. Call 817-7389215.

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She’ll be playing pieces that were originally written for other instruments but rearranged for piano, such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite; Franck’s Prelude, Chorale, and Variation; and two Schumann songs, at 2pm & 4pm at 4th & Main sts, FW. Admission is free. Call 817-212-4280.

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Silhouette of Nude comes from Japan to play at Lola’s Saloon.

The Texas Tribune sponsors a panel discussion on The New Wednesday Scourge: A Conversation on Opioid Abuse in Texas. Two state representatives (Garnet Coleman of Houston and J.D. Sheffield of Gatesville) and an anesthesiology professor (Stephanie Jones of UT-Southwestern) will talk about the problems this epidemic poses medically and legally at 11:30am at UTA Science & Engineering Innovation & Research Bldg, 500 UTA Blvd, Arlington.

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7pm at Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W 3rd St, FW. Admission is free. Call 817871-7701.

Some of you will no doubt feel old when we tell you that Pauly Shore Friday turned 50 this year. The comedian starred in some of the worst movies of the early 1990s, and since the appetite for his slacker-stoner brand of comedy wore off at the box office, he has devoted most of his attention to performing stand-up. He takes the stage today thru Sat at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub, 425 Commerce St, FW. Tickets are $10-15 plus a two-purchase minimum.

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Silhouette of Nude hails from Tokyo, but if you Tuesday think this is some bubbly J-pop act, think again. The band labels itself as prog rock and math rock, though our ears pick up overtones of Goth and metal in their music as well.

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Emily Scott Banks plays everyone in Stage West’s Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.

Ho Ho Holiday

For our holiday issue this week, our Big Ticket covers all the events coming up while the blurbs for the individual events leave festivity-related events alone. It’s a big week for theater, as Stolen Shakespeare Guild puts on White Christmas, a stage adaptation of the 1954 movie, and Casa Mañana goes the Grinchy route and produces Santaland Diaries, David Sedaris’ sarcastic gripe about everything wrong with Christmas, seen from the inside of a department store. Stage West, meanwhile, trots out Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol, a one-woman show starring Emily Scott Banks that tells Charles Dickens’ famous story from the point of view of the minor character who appears to him from the afterlife.

Of course, what would Christmas be without The Nutcracker? Texas Ballet Theater’s production, which has been playing the last two weeks in Dallas, takes up its annual residency at Bass Hall right up until the edge of Christmas.

Competing with that and Disney’s cracked Nutcracker movie currently in theaters is Ballet Concerto’s holiday special, with pieces about the Nativity, Frosty the Snowman, and a Hanukkahthemed flamenco. The area’s schoolkids will be bused to see this performance free of charge, but a performance open to the public will be held as well.

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CALENDAR CLASSICAL/CHORAL Cliburn in the Community Pianist Rachel Cheung performs Harold Bauer’s arrangement of Franck’s Prelude, Chorale, and Variation; Prokofiev’s Suggestion diabolique; various Chopin preludes; selections from Pletnev’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite; Liszt’s arrangements of Schumann’s “Widmung” and “Auf dem Wasser zu singen’; and Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1. 6pm Thu. Central Library, 500 W 3rd St, FW. • 2pm & 4pm Sun. Sundance Square Pavilion, 4th & Main St, FW. Free. 817212-4280.

DANCE Ballet Concerto Holiday special. 7pm Fri. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Av, FW. $25-35. 817-738-7915.

Texas Ballet Theater The Nutcracker. Ben Stevenson’s staging of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Dec 7-24. Bass Performance Hall, 555 Commerce St, FW. $20-120. 877-828-9200.

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Artisan Center Theater Meet Me in St. Louis. Hugh Wheeler, Hugh Martin, and Ralph Blane’s stage adaptation of their own musical film about a family in St. Louis in 1904. Thru Dec 22. Belaire Theater, 420 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst. $12-24. 817284-1200.

Artisan Children’s Theater Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas. Thru -Dec 22. Belaire Theater, 444 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst. $7-11. 817284-1200.

Casa Mañana Santaland Diaries. Joe Mantello’s adaptation of David Sedaris’ essay about working at a department store over Christmas.

Dec 6-22. $55. • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Holiday Musical and Parody Spectacular. Revue by Joe Sturgeon. Thru Dec 23. 3101 W Lancaster Av, FW. $21-53. 817-3322272.

Jubilee Theatre The First Noel. Lelund Durond Thompson and Michael Jason Webb’s musical set in the 1980s in Harlem. Thru Dec 23. 506 Main St, FW. $24-34. 817-338-4411.

Onstage in Bedford Sorry! Wrong Chimney! Leo W. Sears and Jack Sharkey’s comedy about a woman who finds her husband actually isn’t working as a department store Santa. Thru Dec 16. Trinity Arts Theatre, 2819 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford. $17-22. 817-354-6444.

Stage West Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol. Tom Mula’s reboot of Charles Dickens’ story, told from Marley’s point of view. Dec 8-23. 821 W Vickery Blvd, FW. $17-35. 817-784-9378.

Stolen Shakespeare Guild White Christmas.

David Ives and Paul Blake’s adaptation of musical film. Dec 7-23. Fort Worth Community

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Panther City Comedy Weekly comedy and karaoke open-mic. 8pm Fri. 395 Purcey St, FW. $10.

FILM SERIES Fathom Events Mirai. English-dubbed version of Mamoru Hosoda’s anime film about a boy (voiced by Jaden Waldman) who meets his baby sister’s future teenage self (voiced by Victoria Grace) in a magical journey. Additional voices by Rebecca Hall, John Cho, and Daniel Dae Kim. 7pm Wed. Cinemark Ridgmar, 2300 Green Oaks Dr, FW; Hulen Movie Tavern, 4950 S Hulen St, FW; AMC Lake Worth, 6600 NW Loop 820, FW; Cinemark North East Mall, 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst; AMC Parks at Arlington, 3861 S Cooper St, Arlington; Cinemark Town Center, 2041 N Hwy 287, Mansfield; Central Park Movie Tavern, 2404 Airport Fwy, Bedford; AMC Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. $12.50. • Mirai.

Japanese-language version of Hosoda’s film.

1pm Thu. AMC Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine. $13.50. 818-761-6100.

Fort Worth Library I Am Jane Doe. Mary Mazzio’s documentary about women caught up in sex trafficking rings. Narrated by Jessica Chastain.

7pm Thu. 500 W 3rd St, FW. Free. 817-3927323.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth What They Had. Elizabeth Chomko’s drama about a family dealing with the matriarch (Blythe Danner) whose dementia is taking over. Also with Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Robert Forster, Taissa Farmiga, Aimee Garcia, and Josh Lucas. Fri-Sun. $8-10. • Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid. Irving Pichel’s 1948 comedy about a middle-aged married man (William Powell) who suddenly falls for a mermaid (Ann Blyth). Also with Irene Hervey, Andrea King, Clinton Sundberg, Art Smith, and Hugh French. 7pm Tue. 3200 Darnell St, FW. Free. 817-738-9215.

Palace Arts Theater Holiday Inn. 7pm Wed. • White Christmas. 7pm Fri. • Miracle on 34th Street. 7pm Sun. • It’s a Wonderful Life. 7pm Mon. 300 S Main St, Grapevine. $6. 817-4103185.

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Amon Carter Museum of American Art From Remington to O’Keeffe: The Carter’s Greatest Hits. Works in various media by Eakins, Homer, Stuart Davis, Saint-Gaudens, and other artists.

Thru May 26. • Plexus No. 34. Site-specific installation by Gabriel Dawe. Thru Sep 29.

3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. Free. 817-7381933.

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• Goya in Black and White. Works on paper by the great Spanish artist. Thru Jan 6. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. $14-18. 817-332-8451.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Big Camera / Little Camera. Photographs by Laurie Simmons. Thru Jan 27. • Focus: Njideka Akunyili Crosby | Counterparts. Thru Jan 13.

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Meadows Museum Seeking applications for MossChumley Award. Artists must have exhibited professionally for 10 years and reside in North Texas. Deadline Jan 31. 214-768-4246.

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Artspace 111 Vecinos. Prints by Ron Tomlinson.

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Fort Works Art Self Timer. Works by Jessica McClendon. • Traces. Paintings by Hillary Dohoney. Thru -Sat. 2100 Montgomery St, FW. Free. 817-235-5804.

Gallery 414 enough is enough. Found-object works

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William Campbell Contemporary Art The Signal Series. Paintings and drawings by Mark Smith.

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E T C E T E R A UTA The New Scourge: A Conversation on Opioid Abuse in Texas. Panel discussion with State Reps. Garnet Coleman and J.D. Sheffield and UT-Southwestern anesthesiology professor Stephanie Jones. 11:30am Wed. Science & Engineering Innovation & Research Bldg, 500 UTA Blvd, Arlington. Free. 817-272-2011.

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The holiday 2018 gaming season has big releases crammed back-to-back-to-back like few other recent years. Long-awaited sequels are coming out mere weeks before new entries in beloved series, not to mention the annual parade of staple big-budget franchises. About the only thing that gamers can be sure of is that there’s a game for them this time of the year.

Let’s cut right to the big one: Red Dead Redemption 2 from Rockstar Games for PS4 and Xbox One. The highly anticipated prequel to 2010’s Red Dead Redemption features a large, open world set in the American West of 1899. It’s already racking up almost as many accolades as its predecessor with a memorable storyline connecting to the first game and careful attention to detail. (Players need to stay downwind while

Red Dead Redemption 2 dominates this season of high-profile video games.

hunting.) The biggest complaints have been only about slightly clunky controls and the fact that it took eight years to come out. The online component goes live for all players this Friday, which gives them an entire West to go wild in with their friends.

Another online game featuring wideopen wildernesses and multiplayer gameplay followed just a few weeks after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2, to decidedly more mixed results. Fallout 76 from Bethesda Game Studios for PS4, Xbox One, and PC drops players into a post-apocalyptic Appalachian landscape full of mutant animals, rampaging rusted robots, and the ability to set up and craft your own base camp almost anywhere. It also lets you team up with or against other players for the first time in the series. The game also has no NPCs except for enemies, the storylines are delivered only via audio logs and notes, and all the graphical glitches that Bethesda games are known for are compounded by playing in a consistent world with up to 24 people.

There’s definitely fun to be had roaming the wasteland with friends, but the game still has plenty of bugs to work out and quests that aren’t nearly as deep as previous entries.

It’s not the only game launching with problems. Battlefield V by EA for PS4, Xbox One, and PC has freezing screens, pop-in textures (gamer jargon for low-res images that appear onscreen because the higherresolution image takes so long to load), and numerous features that aren’t even finished yet (such as story sections, a battle royale mode, and more). The series’ refined shooting and large maps are still there, however, and with the support shown to previous games, more content and game fixes seem sure to come. On the opposite side, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 from Acclaim ditches a story mode to include a battle royale mode, tweaked healing mechanics, and its triedand-true deathmatches for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC as well.

Other open-world action games coming out this year include Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (set in ancient Sparta), Darksiders III, Just Cause 4, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which are all available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. If you’d rather keep your action confined to the sports arena, there’s the annual installments of WWE 2K, FIFA (with the Italian league being relicensed for the game), and NBA 2K (with new Chinese-

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language commentary), each available for the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, save for WWE not being on Switch.

Fighting-game fans will also find plenty to battle over. Soul Calibur VI by Bandai Namco on PS4, Xbox One, and PC rights the ship after V’s missteps, featuring faster combat, less complicated mechanics, and a ton of single-player content to boot. On Friday, Nintendo releases Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Switch, bringing with it more than 60 fighters from dozens of game series like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, plus more than 100 stages, refined mechanics, and enough extra content to keep people playing for years.

Switch owners also get to brag with the release of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, two games in one that bridge the casual gameplay of Pokémon Go with the classic catch-and-battle gameplay of the mainstay series. Switch owners can also enjoy the multiplayer mini-game mayhem of Super Mario Party and of course the aforementioned Smash Ultimate.

Of course, PC gamers have exclusives that they can lord over everyone. Artifact from Valve, which comes out this week, brings the world of Defense of the Ancients into the realm of digital collectible card games. Pathfinder: Kingmaker from Owlcat Games adds oldschool isometric RPG goodness to the pile of similarly excellent games flooding the PC the last few years, and long-in-development space colony management sim Rimworld from Ludeon Studios finally released to acclaim in early November.

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Holiday Movie Preview Our film critic runs down the awards contenders for the festive season.

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Now that summer blockbuster season has bled into the Christmas period as well, we should probably start this preview of the season with the big-ticket items. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated take on the comic-book character that is garnering glowing advance word for its Deadpool-like metafictional take on the web-slinger’s saga.

Speaking of which, the unkillable Canadian is back for Once Upon a Deadpool, a PG-13rated cut of Deadpool 2 that includes new

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This football season was a hard spike through the heart but ended on a high note with TCU’s selection to the Cheez-It Bowl. That’s not a misprint. The CheezIt Bowl. In Phoenix. Let’s play a game of never have I ever … heard of this bowl.

Some crunching revealed that it was established in 1989 and has operated under 10 different names, the longest of which is the Insight Bowl. Kellogg’s succeeded sponsorship from Motel 6, so hopefully bowl-swag bags will contain cheesy treats

jokes and Fred Savage portraying himself and saying that Deadpool without Disney’s backing is “like the Beatles produced by Nickelback. It’s still music, but it sucks.”

Meanwhile, Bumblebee looks to attempt a more light-hearted chapter of the Transformers franchise and Aquaman tries to give us a DC movie that actually works.

Of course, we might have no prestige dramas left in our multiplexes if it weren’t for the Christmas season. Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges deliver performances worth seeing in the addiction drama Ben Is Back, while Clint Eastwood plays an old man drawn into the drug trade in The Mule. Adam McKay follows up The Big Short with Vice, another scabrously funny drama about real-life men in power, starring Christian Bale as Dick Cheney and Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush. It’s receiving adulatory advance reviews, but it will have some way to go to supplant If Beale Street Could Talk, Barry Jenkins’ breathlessly romantic adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel that bears out the skills that the director showed in Moonlight.

The foreign Oscar contenders are no less accomplished than our domestic product as Oscar winner Paweł Pawlikowski’s Cold War is a gorgeous black-and-white film about a Polish couple whose romance spans decades

and both sides of the Iron Curtain, filled out with music ranging from Polish folk to jazz.

Also in black-and-white is Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma, which is earning the director of Gravity some of the best reviews of his career for its autobiographical portrait of Mexico during the 1970s. Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Golden Palm at Cannes for his drama Shoplifters, about a poor Japanese family that adopts an abused kid despite their own straitened financial circumstances.

Well-regarded Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki may finally grab some well-merited attention in our country with Capernaum, the story of a boy who sues his parents for abusing him.

If Christmas leaves you in a British sort of mood, there’s plenty to choose from, starting with Mary Poppins Returns, Disney’s sequel to its 1964 musical, starring Emily Blunt as everyone’s favorite English nanny returning to Cherry Tree Lane a quarter century later to tend to a grown-up Jane and Michael (Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw) and their kids. Mortal Engines is a steampunk fantasy that imagines a postapocalyptic future in which the city of London has become a world-devouring juggernaut on wheels. Adapted from Philip Reeve’s novel, it has Peter Jackson as a scriptwriter. On a lighter note, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly

put on English accents plummier than the real thing in Holmes & Watson, their comic take on the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Then there are dueling films about English queens, with Mary Queen of Scots casting Saoirse Ronan as the ill-fated Scottish monarch and Margot Robbie as her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. That’s a high-powered duo, but they’ll have a tall task to better The Favourite, a film that’s currently playing in Dallas and will likely expand. Inaugurating the subgenre of lesbian historical farce, it tells the story of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) as she’s caught between her ladiesin-waiting and bedmates (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone) who are jockeying for political power and the queen’s heart.

Among the musicals that might fly under your radar are Vox Lux, with Natalie Portman as an aging pop star and school shooting survivor, and Dumplin’, a Netflixproduced entry about an overweight smalltown Texas girl who enters her local beauty pageant, with original songs by Dolly Parton. For offbeat, though, you won’t match Anna and the Apocalypse, a British teen Christmas zombie musical comedy with some genuinely catchy songs sung by a cast of schoolkids as their Scottish town is decimated by a plague of the undead.

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in lieu of bed bugs. Nobody can deny that Cheez-Its taste awesome. The Frogs are slated against a Pac-12 opponent for the third consecutive bowl season, the Cal Golden Bears. The asinine collegiate bowl system dictates we wait more than three weeks to play, so there is ample time to dissect every detail and talking point of the first-ever contest between the teams. Until then, it’s time for fewer players, a bigger ball, and more volatility.

transfer, has stepped into the paint and up to the challenge. Alok was the No. 3 junior college prospect. The services of a center are not necessary for every team, but a luxury enjoyed when available. Redshirt freshman Kevin Samuel is the first true center to play significant minutes for Dixon. The seventh-ranked high school prospect in Texas in 2017 spends more than half the game on the court and averages just south of double-digit points in the paint while boasting the best rebound numbers for the squad. Another fresh-faced 6-foot11 player is encouraging for a team that looked undersized compared to conference foes in past seasons.

guard. Through six games, it seems that for better or worse, the offensive output is heavily dependent on Bane.

High Expectations

Head coach Jamie Dixon continues to bring national fame to TCU men’s hoops. The Tourney appearance last season boosted prospect interest, and Dixon wrangled the 35th-ranked 2018 recruiting class. The Frogs leapt into this preseason AP-ranked 20th in the land. I’ve always been of the mind that Horned Hoops operate better from an incognito profile, but those days are fading fast.

Fresh Forwards

Dixon is missing the services of graduated forwards Vladimir Brodziansky and Kenrich Williams for the first time during his coaching tenure. Also, the sure-shooting Slovakian Brodziansky departed for the Spanish league, while rebounding machine Williams is attacking the G-league of the NBA on assignment from the New Orleans Pelicans. Literally and figuratively, they left large shoes to fill.

Yuat Alok, a 6-foot-11-inch junior college

Good Ol’ Guards

Senior Alex Robinson and juniors Jaylen Fisher and Desmond Bane are the high-octane jet fuel for this Frog funny car. Fans will rarely watch a court without two of these three flying around.

Robinson shoulders primary point guard duties, especially with Fisher playing controlled minutes as he returns slowly after a September surgery on his right knee. Robinson spends almost the entire game on the floor and averages more than 13 points per game while tallying more assists than any other player by a long shot and hitting his three-balls better than half the time. Besides having the best name, Bane is the best scorer.

The junior is the offensive catalyst and hustles to more rebounds than any other

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The Frogs’ opener against Cal State Bakersfield underwhelmed with a fivepoint victory over an unimpressive Roadrunner team that outplayed TCU in the second half to put the game in question.

Oral Roberts didn’t fare as well, losing 7962 with the help of Bane and Robinson, who combined for an impressive 45 points.

The Fresno State Bulldogs came to town and stymied the Frogs, who trailed by two points at halftime. Bane exploded for 23 points to elevate his teammates to a 7769 victory and unbeaten status through three games. There would be no long preconference undefeated streak for the Frogs like last year. The Lipscomb Bisons dealt a second-half barrage of three-pointers that stymied Dixon’s squad. In defense of the Frogs, Lipscomb has the most experienced NCAA Division I team this year and is 6-1 to this point. The hooping Horned Frogs bounced back from their lackluster 64-point output by defeating Eastern and Central Michigan handily, scoring 87 and 89 points respectively. The season is six games in, and our guys are 5-1 but have been dropped from the ranking after their Bisons bout. They visit familiar foe SMU late Wednesday night in Dallas and go stargazing Friday night against the USC Trojans in Hollywoodland.

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Ana y Bruno (NR) This Mexican animated film is about a girl (voiced by Galia Mayer) who breaks out of a mental institution to track down her father (voiced by Damián Alcázar). Additional voices by Marina de Tavira, Héctor Bonilla, Mauricio Isaac, Silverio Palacios, and Julieta Egurrola. (Opens Friday at América Cinemas Fort Worth) Anna and the Apocalypse (R) This British teen musical comedy is about a group of schoolkids trying to survive a zombie outbreak in their small town during Christmas. Starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher LeVeaux, Marli Siu, Mark Benton, and Paul Kaye. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Asher (R) This action thriller stars Ron Perlman as an aged hit man who tries to redeem himself after a job goes wrong. Also with Peter Facinelli, Famke Janssen, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jacqueline Bisset. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Bernie the Dolphin (G) This family film stars Logan Allen and Lola Sultan as two siblings trying to save the life of a beached dolphin. Also with Kevin Sorbo, Stelio Savante, Jimel Atkins, Sean Michael Gloria, and Patrick Muldoon. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Head Full of Honey (PG-13) German actor Til Schweiger directs and co-stars in this drama about an Alzheimer’s patient (Nick Nolte) who takes one final road trip with his granddaughter (Sophie Lane Nolte). Also with Emily Mortimer, Matt Dillon, Claire Forlani, Greta Scacchi, Jacqueline Bisset, and Eric Roberts. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (PG-13) Andy Serkis directs this CGI adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s novel, starring Rohan Chand. Voices by Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Peter Mullan, Jack Reynor, Eddie Marsan, Tom Hollander, Matthew Rhys, Freida Pinto, and Christian Bale. (Opens Friday in Allen) The Party’s Just Beginning (NR) Karen Gillan stars in her feature directing debut as a woman dealing with the consequences of her best friend’s suicide. Also with Lee Pace, Paul Higgins, Matthew Beard, Jamie Quinn, and Siobhan Redmond. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Revival! (PG) This musical tells the story of the Passion of Jesus Christ (Mali Music). Also with Harry Lennix, Chaka Khan, Dawnn Lewis, Paula Newsome, T’Keyah Crystal Keymah, Anthony Azizi, Ahmed Ahmed, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Michelle Williams. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Roma (R) The latest film by Alfonso Cuarón chronicles one year in the life of a middle-class Mexican family in the 1970s. Starring Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey, Carlos Peralta, Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa, and Nancy García García. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Schindler’s List (R) Steven Spielberg’s film about Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) and his efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust is re-released for its 25th anniversary. Also with Ben Kingsley, Embeth Davidtz, Caroline Goodall, Mark Ivanir, and Ralph Fiennes.

(Opens Friday) Three Words to Forever (NR) This Filipino romance stars Richard Gomez and Sharon Cuneta as a couple deciding to end their 25-year marriage just before a family reunion. Also with Kathryn Bernardo, Tommy Esguerra, Liza Lorena, Fredde Webb, and Joross Gamboa. (Opens Friday at AMC Grapevine Mills) The Wife (R) Glenn Close’s performance redeems this otherwise bland adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s novel about a woman who travels with her husband (Jonathan Pryce) to Sweden so he can receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Her marriage and the proceedings are upended when an unauthorized

Beautiful Boy (R) Based on the memoirs by David and Nicolas Sheff, this drama stars Steve Carell as a successful freelance journalist who watches his teenage son (Timothée Chalamet) become a meth addict. Director Felix van Groeningen smartly adopts a non-linear structure that mimics the tedium of addiction and its cycles of relapse, rehab, and sobriety.

The acting here is pretty faultless, too, with Chalamet proficiently imitating the tics and cravings and fits of depression of a tweaker. Yet while van Groeningen’s wish to avoid a tidy and uplifting resolution is admirable, it still feels like he’s just piling misery on top of misery like he did in his Belgian film The Broken Circle Breakdown. David Sheff’s book is far more wrenching than this well-intentioned film. Also with Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan, Kaitlyn Dever, Andre Royo, LisaGay Hamilton, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Timothy Hutton.

Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) That PG-13 rating is the first sign that something is wrong with this Queen biopic.

Rami Malek stars as Freddie Mercury, who rebels against his Parsi family by embracing rock and roll. The story has all the continuity of a playlist on shuffle, as success seems to come out of nowhere for the band and hit follows hit with little insight into the odd creative process that the band went through. The project appeals to none of the strengths of X-Men director Bryan Singer. This bad movie is almost redeemed by a blazing performance by Malek, who plays the piano and struts around on the stage with Mercury’s particular swagger that’s manly and queeny at the same time. This actor deserves to headline better movies than this one. Also with Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Joseph Mazzello, Ben Hardy, Allen Leech, Aidan Gillen, Aaron McCusker, Tom Hollander, and Mike Myers.

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R) Melissa McCarthy does a fine dramatic turn in this film based on the memoirs of Lee Israel, the literary biographer who turns to creating forgeries of famous people’s letters after her career takes a downturn. Writer-director Marielle Heller (Diary of a Teenage Girl) rigs up an efficient narrative that moves along at an unhurried pace and, more importantly, elicits strong supporting performances from a well-employed supporting cast. The role of an alcoholic lesbian who hangs out in gay bars so she won’t be disturbed isn’t a great departure for McCarthy, but she reaches true greatness in a late scene when Lee stands up before a judge and reflects that her flaws as a writer led her to her life of crime. Also with Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Ben Falcone, Stephen Spinella, Anna Deavere Smith, and Jane Curtin.

Creed II (PG-13) Everything in this sequel is tick-tock predictable, and yet the movie comes out as honest instead of insulting or pandering. Michael B. Jordan reprises his role as Adonis Creed, who wins the heavyweight championship of the world just in time to be challenged to a fight by Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of the Russian boxer (Dolph Lundgren) who killed his dad. New director Steven Caple Jr. doesn’t do anything wildly creative, but all the principal actors remain dialed in to their characters.

The movie also avoids staleness by throwing in some wrinkles with Bianca (Tessa Thompson) and her progressive hearing loss, as well as the events from the 1980s that still haunt Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and the Dragos. Also with Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Phylicia Rashad, Milo Ventimiglia, and Brigitte Nielsen.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) I really wish this had been a novel. Eddie Redmayne (now more settled into his role) plays the socially inept Newt Scamander tracking the fugitive Credence (Ezra Miller) into Paris in the 1920s on the orders of a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law). We have Zoë Kravitz doing an English accent and a hinted-at youthful

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biographer (Christian Slater) confronts her with his theory that she actually wrote all the novels that her husband is famous for. Swedish director Björn Runge has a feel for his homeland and the pomp and ceremony accompanying the Nobel Prizes, but he can’t inject much energy into the proceedings, and the flashbacks to the 1960s are dead weight. The sole glint of humanity comes from Close as she conveys a lifetime of frustrations and compromises boiling over.

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romance between Dumbledore and fascist wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), but they’re not worth sitting through 134 minutes of clunky flashbacks and people standing around while declaiming expositional dialogue. J.K. Rowling does not have the same natural flair for screenwriting that she does for writing books. She needs a collaborator to iron stuff out for the big screen. Also with Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Carmen Ejogo, Claudia Kim, Callum Turner, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, William Nadylan, Kevin Guthrie, and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Free Solo (PG) The most visually breathtaking documentary all year profiles Alex Honnold, the professional rock climber who becomes the first person to scale Yosemite’s El Capitan “free solo,” meaning without ropes, harnesses, or safety gear.

Co-director Jimmy Chin is a climber himself who assembles a film crew of other climbers, and with the help of ropes, drones, and other equipment, they capture the tiny handholds and toeholds that Alex uses to keep himself up, as well as how precarious his position is on the mountain. Yet Chin and co-director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi also draw a picture of a shutoff man who has to learn how to navigate the first serious relationship in his life, and whose desire to scale these heights is driven by his inner torment. The film achieves sublimity as it details how its protagonist expands the boundaries of what we think humanly possible.

Green Book (PG-13) Peter Farrelly takes an inspiring reallife story and turns it into a white version of Driving Miss Daisy. I didn’t need that in my life. Viggo Mortensen plays an Italian-American nightclub bouncer who takes a job driving an African-American classical pianist (Mahershala Ali) on a concert tour of the Deep South in 1962. And they both learn something from each other. There are some honest observations about the differences between racial experiences, but these are drowned out amid the canned morality and simplistic contrasts between the characters.

Mortensen manages some funny moments but his performance is like the rest of the movie, about as authentic as a supermarket jar of spaghetti sauce. Also with Linda Cardellini, Don Stark, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jenna Laurenzo, Dimiter Marinov, Mike Hatton, and Iqbal Theba.

The Grinch (PG) And still no one has made a good fulllength movie out of Dr. Seuss’ children’s books.

Illumination Entertainment, which previously did The Lorax, tries to tackle this animated adaptation with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the green Christmashating being who tries to ruin the holiday for Whoville.

Nobody seems to grasp that Seuss’ rhyming books don’t have enough story material for a 90-minute feature film, so they keep trying to pad out the running time. This movie has Cindy Lou Who (voiced by Cameron Seely) trying to trap Santa Claus while the Grinch is given a backstory explaining why he hates Christmas. None of it comes out interesting, enlightening, or more than mildly amusing. I actually miss Jim Carrey. Additional voices by Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, and Angela Lansbury. Narration by Pharrell Williams.

The Hate U Give (PG-13) Sometimes in life, you just need a black girl standing on the hood of a car and telling you to burn down this whole rotten world that white people built. That’s the unlikely pass that this teen movie adapted from Angie Thomas’ novel comes to.

Amandla Stenberg plays a teenage girl who watches her unarmed African-American childhood friend (Algee Smith) get shot by a white cop during a traffic stop. The resulting media uproar gets her harassed by both other cops and the local gang kingpin (Anthony Mackie), who used to employ her dad. The film covers a great deal of ground without tripping over itself, and veteran director George Tillman Jr. weaves the different plot threads and characters together until the film is as dense as a George Eliot novel. In tackling such thorny social and racial issues, this teen film is something rare and valuable. Also with Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Common, Sabrina Carpenter, K.J. Apa, Dominique Fishback, Lamar Johnson, TJ Wright, and Issa Rae. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG) Like having a thousand-pound block of marzipan dropped on your head. Mackenzie Foy plays a teenage girl in the 19th century who is looking for her late mother’s Christmas present when she finds a gateway to a magical world full of flowers, candy, and gingerbread. This is co-directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, neither of whom have the capability to render this

fantasy world as anything other than groaning under the weight of set decoration that upstages the waterlogged dramatics about finding your inner strength. A few minutes of Misty Copeland dancing can’t make up for that, nor can Keira Knightley playing a sugarplum fairy who’s weirdly turned on by her army of tin soldiers. (“Boys in uniform with weapons sends a quiver right through me!”) Also with Helen Mirren, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Richard E. Grant, Eugenio Derbez, Sergei Polunin, Matthew Macfadyen, Ellie Bamber, and Morgan Freeman.

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) A veritable orgy of product placement, and also quite a lot of fun. This sequel to Wreck-It Ralph has our lovable video-game villain (voiced by John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sarah Silverman) going into the internet to find a missing part for her game. The movie fires off some funny shots at the experience of being online, and it’s a better field for Easter egg hunting than Ready Player One. Still, two scenes demand to be seen: one in which Vanellope wanders into a dressing room with all 14 Disney princesses (voiced by the likes of Kristen Bell, Auli’i Cravalho, Mandy Moore, Idina Menzel, Irene Bedard, Kelly Macdonald, Ming-Na Wen, Paige O’Hara, and Jodi Benson), and another one in which she stars in her own musical number in a Grand Theft Auto-like video game that’s paradise for her. Additional voices by Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Alan Tudyk, Ed O’Neill, Alfred Molina, Ali Wong, Jason Mantzoukas, Tim Allen, Brad Garrett, Vin Diesel, Anthony Daniels, and June Squibb.

A Star Is Born (R) There’s stuff in this remake that the previous versions of this story don’t have. Bradley Cooper stars in this show-business tragedy as a country-rock star on his way down who falls in love with and marries a pop star (Lady Gaga) on her way up.

Making his filmmaking debut, Cooper directs this with more competence than flair, but he’s quite good with atmosphere (whether he’s in a cramped drag bar or on a dusty ranch in Arizona) and he sings well enough to be credible as a music star who fills up arenas. The movie misses a chance to comment on how stardom is different now than in previous years, but Lady Gaga turns out to be a trump card. Casting a first-time movie actor as a character much like herself is no guarantee of a good performance, but she delivers both on the humor and the tragedy of the role here, as well as the character’s musical chops. Also with Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron, Anthony Ramos, Ron Rifkin, Eddie Griffin, and Dave Chappelle.

Unstoppable (NR) Not a Korean remake of Taken, but not far off, either. Ma Dong-seok (a.k.a. Don Lee) headlines this action thriller as a fisherman who runs afoul of the mob and sees his wife (Song Ji-hyo) kidnapped by sex traffickers as punishment, so he starts kicking ass to bring her back. The burly Ma/ Lee looks like a guy who’s spent his life working on the docks, and he’s convincing throwing bad guys through plate glass windows. First-time director Kim Min-ho does a fair job with the action and doesn’t forget to cut it with comedy. All told, this feels like one of those 1980s thrillers that starred Stallone or Schwarzenegger. Also with Kim Seong-oh, Park Ji-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Lee Sung-woo, Bae Noo-ri, and Jung In-gi.

Widows (R) Steve McQueen isn’t a natural at popcorn entertainment, but his attempt at a heist movie yields some fascinating things. Taking her way overdue first lead role in a film, Viola Davis plays a woman who’s left in debt to the mob after her husband (Liam Neeson) and his crew of robbers are killed by police. She gathers up the other men’s widows (Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki) to help her retrieve $5 million that her husband stashed away. Davis is such a steely, authoritative presence that you don’t wonder at the other women lining up behind her despite not knowing her.

McQueen (12 Years a Slave) and co-writer Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) adapt this from a 1980s BBC miniseries and stuff it with all manner of social commentary and local color, depicting Chicago as a political cesspool. Not everything works, but compared to the poofy and underthought escapism of Ocean’s 8, this balkier and darker creation makes better use of its cast. Also with Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Jacki Weaver, Garret Dillahunt, Lukas Haas, Adepero Oduye, Carrie Coon, Matt Walsh, Jon Bernthal, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Robert Duvall.

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Sweet and Nutty For the foodie in your life, stop by Meyer & Sage’s new storefront (2621 Whitmore St., 817-386-5009), where you can snag a mason jar full of flavorful nuts. Chef and owner Callie Salls seasons her rosemaryhoney nut blend with flaked sea salt and local honey. Her smoky nuts feature a fajita spice blend produced by local favorite Pendery’s Spices and make for a great gift for holiday hosts and hostesses. A 12-ounce jar costs $16.

Light as Leather If materials send a message, then leather products are a handwritten thank-you note in a world of text messages. W Durable Goods is another local business committed to the craftsmanship of sleek goods. Folding card holders ($58) and business card cases ($24) are just a few of the handmade pieces designed to improve with age. Visit husband-andwife team Daniel and Stephanie Wright in their shop in South Fort Worth (108 S. Fwy., 925-272-8465).

Stuff someone’s stocking with an industrial-looking right-angle charger, and your loved one will never suffer from the frustration of a frayed charger ever again.

Unlike the charging cable that comes with iPhone and iPad products, the Cords of Steel Right Angle Charger features a micro USB tip shaped like a corner to stave off extra wear and tear. Made from zinc alloy, the all-metal anatomy of this product was designed by local man Cliff Henthorn and comes in 3.5- and 6-foot lengths (both $24.99). Orders can be placed through Cordsofsteel.com.

Cards Stack Up Giving the gift of a card never goes out of style. Whether you’re short on cash or you just want to send a friend an encouraging word, Katherine Morris + Co. cards make for a thoughtful gesture.

Better known for her donor-relations work at Lena Pope, Morris has since launched her own gratitude-inspired stationery business. Available in limited quantities at Gifted, a destination lifestyle shop (212 Carroll St.) in The Foundry District, her “Hello from Fort Worth” watercolor card is embossed with gold lettering and comes in a cozycute Kraft envelope ($4.50).

A handcrafted leather gift from W Durable Goods says a lot about the giver, too.

Texas Forever Scarf Allison Castillo is making a name for herself in the area as the Lonestar State’s favorite collegiate scarf designer. As the founder of AC Designs, a company with a flair for vibrant patterns and local inspiration, Castillo has been using her visual arts background to breathe fresh and fun feeling into tired accessory iconography. This season’s signature Texas Forever scarf features a folksy interplay of

yellow roses and bluebonnets, 10-gallon hats and wild horses, and much more.

The piece is made of a silky soft viscose material and comes in two sizes. The full-sized scarf ($65) measures 38” by 70” and would make a beautiful addition to a drab outfit or empty wall. The square scarf ($45) measuring 22” by 22” adds an energetic palette of pigments to any monochromatic or pattern-mixing ensemble. Pick one up at one of several Fort Worth boutiques or order online at Allisoncastillodesigns.com.

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Boozy Eggnog & Spiked Hot Cocoa You may need to try both fast and slow versions of the classic holiday beverages this season.

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Putting a little tipple in your tumbler is the perfect holiday antidote to family togetherness and cold winter nights (or balmy winter nights with the A/C blasting because, damn it, this is Texas).

You’ll want to keep your options open all season long. Sometimes you’ll want to go all Martha with classic from-scratch recipes crafted slowly with love and care — or get lit quick with one-step cocktails garnished with immediate gratification.

Here is your guide to both.

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Boozy Eggnog Early eggnog recipes from the European Middle Ages were often used as cold and

flu remedies and usually included wine or ale. Other exotic ingredients might have been added too, such as figs, animal musk, and ambergris — a waxy substance secreted in the intestines of a sperm whale.

We’ve skipped all that nonsense in favor of a classic recipe from the coast of Maine.

Traditional New England Egg Nog (Slow) (Makes 12 servings) Ingredients 12 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 cup bourbon (such as TX Bourbon Whiskey) 1 cup cognac (such as Courvoisier VS Cognac) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 3 pints heavy cream Extra nutmeg for garnish Directions 1. Separate egg yolks and whites, putting the whites in a glass or metal bowl. The yolks can go into any large mixing bowl.

2. Beat the yolks together with the sugar until the mixture becomes thickened and turns the color of lemons.

3. Slowly add your bourbon and cognac to the yolks while gently stirring.

4. Chill the egg yolk mixture in the refrigerator for several hours (at least two).

5. Once chilled, whisk in the heavy cream along with the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set mixture aside.

6. Now whip the egg whites until soft peaks form (until you can remove the whisk or beaters and a peak will form but then droop). Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spoon or spatula as you whip.

7. Gently fold the egg whites into the bowl

Chow, Baby God’s Chosen Cuisine

A friend and I were leaving Szechuan Chinese Restaurant on Locke Avenue recently, when, just out of curiosity, I asked the helpful man working the register if they’d be open on Christmas Day. “No,” he said. “Where will the Jews eat?”

I quipped. His face twisted into the kind of smile you make when someone says something mildly off-putting, and though you’re not entirely sure why you’re offended, you have a vague sense that you should be.

“It’s OK,” my lunch guest nervously assured the man.

“My friend here is Jewish.”

The poor guy at the counter just nodded as though he’d been let in on a joke he didn’t entirely understand and certainly didn’t enjoy.

For those who don’t know, Chinese food is the preferred cuisine of God’s chosen people on December 25. All around

of nog until the mixture is smooth and blended. Chill for one hour.

8. Pour your eggnog into mugs or a punchbowl and serve with grated nutmeg sprinkled on top.

Tip: You can also serve eggnog warm.

Just heat it gently over the stove or in the microwave. Watch it to make sure that it doesn’t boil.

Modern Five-Second Eggnog (Fast) Ingredients Store-bought eggnog –– any brand Bourbon whiskey, brandy, rum, and/or cognac –– any brand Directions 1. Pour as much of your chosen liquor as you would like into a mug, then fill it up the rest of the way with eggnog.

2. Get thoroughly ’nogged.

Spiked Hot Cocoa The first people known to drink chocolate were the Maya, who blended ground cocoa seeds with chile powder and cornmeal more than 2,500 years ago. The chocolate was spicy and bitter, and they made it frothy by pouring the beverage back and forth between two vessels. The Maya loved chocolate so much that they used it in their religious ceremonies, and some people were even buried with their favorite chocolate mug. With the addition of cream, sugar, and liquor, hot cocoa truly becomes a divine experience.

1 cup white sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 1 cinnamon stick 1 1/4 cups peppermint schnapps, coconut rum, amaretto, or coffee liqueur Whipped cream or marshmallows for garnish Directions: 1. Whisk the cocoa and white sugar together in a medium saucepan until well blended.

2. Slowly add the milk and heavy cream, whisking until no lumps remain.

3. Add in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon stick.

4. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture is heated through and the chocolate is completely melted. Do not boil.

5. Once the mixture is creamy and smooth, remove it from the heat. Take out the cinnamon stick.

6. Add your choice of liquor to hot chocolate and stir to combine.

7. Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Tip: For extra frothy hot chocolate, blend the mixture in a food processor or blender before adding the liquor.

New-Fashioned (Fast) Ingredients

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Old-Fashioned Spiked Hot Cocoa (Slow) (Makes 12 servings)

1 packet instant hot cocoa mix Peppermint schnapps, coconut amaretto, or coffee liqueur

Ingredients 16 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 qt whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder

Directions 1. Prepare the hot cocoa according to package directions, then pour it into a large mug containing your choice of alcohol.

2. Get krunk.

the world, Asian joints stay open to accommodate Jews –– and probably Chinese people, too. For many, a piping hot soft dumpling or roasted duck with crispy skin is just as synonymous with Christmas as honey-baked ham is to a Christian. But not for me.

To quote author A.J. Jacobs, “I’m officially Jewish, but I’m Jewish in the same way Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant.” In other words, I’m a member of the tribe in name only. I pretend to be religious when my grandmother is in town –– though at age 93, she’s not likely to make the trip again without the help of a monkey’s paw. For the record, I’m an atheist whose mother is a Jew and father is some kind of Christian (Methodist?). I grew up believing in Santa but not Jesus. It’s complicated.

My original plan for this column was to compile a list of local Chinese restaurants that will be open December 25, and, since I’ve eaten my way through this town 100 times over, I assumed I would be able to write an informed blurb about

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which dishes to order and how satisfied your bubbe will be with the atmosphere and cleanliness of the various eateries. I started out doing my due diligence and called the first 10 or so restaurants that popped up on my lazy Google search. Out of those 10, only one will be open –– and you don’t have to wander 40 years in the dessert to get there. *rim shot* Skillman Wok (9116 Camp Bowie West, 817-560-8822), an insanely cheap mini-chain on the sketchy side of the bricks, offers all the Mandarin classics like sesame chicken, pepper steak, and the like. There’s a walk-up counter, and everything is served in Styrofoam with plastic utensils. On my recent visit to the venerable spot, my standard-issue Szechuan pork ($7.95) was delicious, fresh-made, and the portion could have fed Mao’s army.

This is not a mind-blowing menu, but it appears to be the only game in town on Christmas –– at least we part-time Jews are already accustomed to settling this time of year.

Contact Chow, Baby at chowbaby@fwweekly.com.

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Avanti Ristorante 150 Throckmorton St, Ste 140, FW. 817-991-6455. The new location near Sundance Square serves contemporary Italian classics in an elegant but casual setting. $$$ Bird Café 155 E 4th St, FW. 817-332-2473. Tightly run, delightful new restaurant and bar from the people who brought you The Flying Saucer. $$ Chop House Burger 300 Throckmorton St, Ste180, FW. 682-312-8477. Just a few blocks off Sundance Square, enjoy patio dining at this casual burger joint featuring gourmet milkshakes and local beers on-tap. $ Corner Bakery 615 Main St. 817-870-4991. Quick service, a pleasant dining room, and a street-level view of downtown Fort Worth make this bakery an agreeable place to grab a quick meal. $ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House 812 Main St. 817-877-3999. A perfect example of Texas extravagance, from décor to prices to portions. Fort Worth Weekly Best Steak four years running. $$$

Del Frisco’s Grille 154 E 3rd St, FW. 817-887-9900.

This casual offshoot of the Double Eagle Steak House serves up contemporary classics in the heart of downtown. $$ Flying Saucer 111 E 3rd St. 817-336-7470. Ribsticking German-style fare (sausages, kraut, potato salad) plus sandwiches. More than 200 beers. $$ Jake’s Hamburgers, 515 Main St, FW. 817-332-JAKE (5253). A North Texas mini-chain for 24 years, Jake’s finally arrives in Fort Worth, with a full bar and a diverse menu that includes 10 modestlooking burgers full of spicy flavors. $ Little Germany, 703 N Henderson St. 682-224-2601.

Charming hole-in-the-wall serves up authentic German staples and has personable service. A lot of great food for a reasonable price. $ Razzoo’s Cajun Café 318 Main Street (817) 4297009 Serving Cajun favorites such as gumbo, etoufee, jambalaya and fat po’ boy sandwiches.

2006 Readers Choice Best Cajun. $$ Reata Restaurant 310 Houston St. 817-336-1009.

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with pear-stuffed pork chops, goat cheese enchiladas, tenderloin tamales, and red meat from the CF ranch near Alpine. The menu is all hits, no misses but getting a seat without a reservation is a game of chance. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Restaurant, View. $$ Taco Diner 156 W 4th St, FW. 817-566-0357.

Attentive service and a beautiful outdoor patio more than make up for some of the kitchen’s shortcomings. $ Taverna Pizzeria & Risottoria 465 Throckmorton St. 817-885-7502. The popular Dallas restaurant brings its mostly wonderful mid-scale Italian dishes to Sundance Square, plus fantastic thin-crust pizzas. $$ Tia’s on the Bluff 1301 E Bluff St, FW. 817-3490964. 11am-3pm Sun, 11am-10pm Mon-Sat. The Sotelo family has rolled out a modest menu of del norte classics in a forgotten corner of downtown Fort Worth. $ Uno Chicago Bar & Grill 300 Houston St. 817-8858667. This pizzeria is true to its name, serving up a hearty version of Chicago’s famed deep-dish pizza and fresh pasta dishes. $$ Woodshed Smokehouse, 3201 Riverfront Dr. 817877-4545. There’s a distinctly Austin feel to this fancy, spendy ’shed. $$ Yolk 305 Main St, FW. 817-730-4000. Some of the dishes are eggcellent, and some are mediocre at this Chicago-based chain’s location in Sundance Square. $$

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Bangkok Cuisine 4613 Denton Hwy #35, Haltom City.

817-498-3316. Casual and small, with wonderful, authentic Thai food. $ Café Brazil, 2880 W Berry St, FW. 817-923-7777.

Classic diner meets caffeine junkie heaven. $$ Chicago’s Catch, 8653 N Beach St, Ste 205. 817337-0706. Small eatery with authentic Chicagostyle hot dogs and many other dishes. Limited seating. $ Dixie House Cafe 5115 NE 28th St, Haltom City. 817222-0882. 6200 E Lancaster, FW. 817-451-6180. (other locations, too) Home-cooked meals such as a plate-size chicken-fried steak, beef tips on rice, and just-baked pies that will do you some wonderful damage. Fort Worth Weekly 2005, 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Home Cooking. $ Enchiladas Olé 901 N Sylvania Av, FW. 817-984-1360.

This small, friendly Mexican eatery specializes in simple, healthy, and delicious enchilada plates with various flavorful homemade sauces, including mole and ancho chile. $ Filipiniana Bakeshop and Café 209 Bedford Rd., Bedford, 817-282-0655. Homestyle Filipino dishes blend Polynesian, Spanish, and South Asian cuisines, from pork noodle dishes to mango empanadas. $ Hope Coffee Shop 5022 E Belknap St, Haltom City.

817-834-0233. The sign says “Hop,” and the reputation says more than 20 years of tasty and incredibly priced Vietnamese fare. $ Italy Pasta & Pizza 6751 Bridge St, FW. 817-4572444. Having recently relocated to new digs, near the intersection of I-30 and 820, this ethnic mainstay has brought its fans along with its Italian standards made stellar by rich, flavorful sauces and bountiful portions. $ Mama E’s Bar-B-Q & Home Cooking 818 E Rosedale St, FW. 817-877-3322. Ultra-casual yet confident and satisfying, this family-owned operation serves up reliably tasty beef, pork, ribs, and sides available by the sandwich, the plate, and the pound. Make sure and try the turkey leg. $ Oscar’s 3400 Denton Hwy, Haltom City. 817-2229020. Good Tex-Mex fare includes low-fat and vegetarian. Try squash enchiladas and strawberry sopaipillas. $$ Pho Nam 4045 E. Belknap St, Haltom City. 817-8340780. Always-perfect pho and easy-on-the-beginner menu. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Best Vietnamese. $ Poly Grill 417 Vaughn Blvd. 817-536-3051. Lunch specials come with a meat and two fresh vegetables. The hot-water cornbread is the best.

Breakfast and lunch only. $ Reyes Restaurant 1712 N. Sylvania Av. 817-8388444. Mexican standards (including weekend menudo) and a few Salvadoran specialties. $

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Sandwich Shoppe at Handley Station 3129 Handley Dr. 817-451-8663. In the rear of the Handley Antique Mall, this more-than-a-sandwich-shop also has marvelous soups, salads, sandwiches, and daily entrée specials. $ Scotty’s Deluxe Diner 5100 N Beach St, Haltom City.

817-281-0057. Fifties-style diner, breakfast all day.

Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice Best Breakfast. $ Thai Belknap Cuisine 4023 E Belknap St, Haltom City. 817-838-9600. Haltom City overflows with terrific Thai and Vietnamese restaurants, and newcomer Thai Belknap is definitely one of them.

Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice Best Thai. $$ Theresa’s Dixie House Café 3701 E Belknap, Haltom City. 817-222-0883. Home-cooked meals such as a plate-size chicken-fried steak, beef tips on rice, and just-baked pies that will do you some wonderful damage. Fort Worth Weekly 2005, 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Home Cooking. $ Tres Betos Taqueria 2418 NE 28th St. 817-624-1250.

Tiny taqueria has a full breakfast and lunch menu and excellent tacos.$ Tributary Café 2813 Race St, FW 817-744-8255. Chef Cindy Crowder-Wheeler provides a remedy with her Tributary Café, an affaire de coeur featuring New Orleans Creole classics and fresh Gulf seafood prepared expertly enough to make the tiny spot a destination favorite. $$

but you can’t go wrong with the bistro-y menu of pizzas, burgers, wraps, and sandwiches. $ Olivella’s 6333 Camp Bowie West, FW. 817-439-7676.

Neapolitan pizza just like Nonna used to make. $ Oni Ramen 2801 W 7th St, FW. 817-882-6554. Chef Jesus Garcia brings Texas heat to his Japanese noodle shop on West 7th Street. $$ Piola 3700 Mattison Av. 817-989-0007. After closing Ciao and Fizzi, Bobby Albanese returns with this homey, predictably masterful Italian venture that includes stellar lasagna, risotto, and chicken and beef dishes with sides like asparagus and polenta. $$ Pop’s Safari 2929 Morton St. 817-334-0559. While specializing in cigars and wines for the connoisseur, Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Readers’ Choice Best Wine List. $$ Righteous Foods 3405 W 7th St. 817-850-9996. Fort Worth restaurateur/chef Lanny Lancarte’s healthconscious breakfast-lunch-dinner café features conscientiously prepared and presented faves like breakfast burritos, house-made granola, sandwiches, soups, and salads, all made with organic ingredients

locally sourced when possible. $ Rodeo Goat, 2836 Bledsoe St. 817-877-4628.

Outstanding, creative burgers served in a stylishly kitschy bar. $

Social House 840 Currie St, FW. 817-820-1510.

Gastropub/sports bar with a wide selection of craft beers and mixed drinks. $

Sushi Axiom 2100 W. 7th St. 817-735-9100 Like its counterpart on Donnelly Avenue (behind Central Market), this Sushi Axiom has a wall-o-water, subdued techno-lite Muzak, great service and great food. Dinner entrées start at $12.95, so you could have a fine supper for less than $20. Go with the bento box. $$ Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W Vickery St. 817-732-5661.

Forgettable sandwiches, memorable pastries and pies. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Desserts. $ Tuk Tuk Thai, 3431 W 7th St, FW. 817-332-3339.

Enjoy Thai classics delivered, carried out, or in the casual comfort of the dining room at this family-run shop on West 7th. $

Velvet Taco 2700 W 7th St, FW. 817-887-9810.

The Dallas-based taqueria’s eclectic and inventive array of non-traditional tacos has something for just about everyone. The big flavors mixed with fast service makes for a savory, enjoyable experience. $ World of Beer 3252 W 7th St, FW. 682-708-7021.

Gastropub with 50 beers on tap, 500 bottled varieties, and a vast, brew-inspired menu. $

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Alba’s Italian Restaurant 4601 Boat Club Rd, FW. 817-238-6664. This traditional, family-owned Italian establishment features top-quality salads, pastas, subs, hot rolls, and pizzas. $ Arizola’s Restaurant 6055 Jacksboro Hwy, Lake Worth. 817-237-4117. Extensive Tex-Mex menu features chicken and beef fajitas and a full bar. $ El Paseo 5436 Jacksboro Hwy, Sansom Park. 817625-9755. Lunch specials on Tuesday through Friday attract crowds. El Paseo offers the standard Mexican fare done extremely well. $$

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Delightful luncheon spot in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the perfect place to gaze at Tadao Ando’s inspired building while noshing on nouvelle cuisine. $$ Cancun Restaurant, 7419 Camp Bowie West, FW. 817-696-8810. Casual Mexican food with upscale atmosphere and service. Carne asada dinner is scrumptious. $ Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St. 817-348-8888.

The legendary Lubbock Tex-Mex diner branches out to Cowtown. More of a killer party spot than dining destination, Chimy’s serves up dense, mostly flavorful Tex-Mex bar food in a relaxed tropical setting. $ Clay Pigeon 2731 White Settlement Rd, FW. 817-8828065. Fort Worth’s newest chef-owned, smallplates bistro, this one near the W 7th corridor. $ Day Break Café 2720 White Settlement Rd. 817-3350805. Breakfast and lunch, from hamburgers to machacado (shredded beef, scrambled eggs, 0jalapeños, rice, and beans). Open early. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Greasy Spoon. $ Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, 3120 West 7th St, FW. 817336-8000. You get what you pay for, and at Eddie V’s, you’re paying for some of the best seafood and service in town. $$$ Fred’s Café 915 Currie St. 817-332-0083. Chef Terry Chandler heats it up with a blackboard menu of chili-infused specials. Fort Worth Weekly Readers’ Choice Best Greasy Spoon three years in a row, 2005 Staff Choice Best Steak, 2006 Staff Choice Best Non-Traditional Burger. $ J&J Oyster Bar 612 N University Dr. 817-335-2756.

Sure to please oysters, catfish, and gumbo. Do not miss the fries. Great patio seating available. $ Mi Cocina 4601 W Fwy, #100. 817-569-1444. Just like what you get at Mi Cocina downtown: delicious bean soup, carne asada, hongos con queso, enchiladas, pork picoso tamales, and more. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Readers’ Choice Best Tex-Mex over $10 $$ M&O Station Grill 200 Carroll St. 817-882-8020. The former owners of 7th Street Station have relocated to the Leonard’s Department Store Museum building — same great diner food, prettier surroundings. Fort Worth Weekly 2008 Readers’ Choice Best Hamburger. $ Montgomery Street Café 2000 Montgomery St. 817731-8033. Consistently good, down-home cooking.

Breakfasts are filling. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice Best Greasy Spoon. $ Movie Tavern 2872 Crockett St., 682-503-8100 (movie line). You’re on your own for picking a movie,

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Big on taste (burgers, sandwiches, and cheeseheavy entrées), and big on size. Imagine eating on the 50-yard-line of Cowboys Stadium. $ Moe’s Café 4705 River Oaks Blvd. 817-378-9262.

Plain-Jane to look at, Moe’s still serves up hearty and tasty American fare, from the Philly steak sandwich to good ol’ fashioned burgers. $ O I Shii 6302 Lake Worth Blvd, Lake Worth. 817-2386788. In a Lake Worth strip mall, unexpectedly wonderful sushi and hibachi. $$ Sansom Park Café 5532 Jacksboro Hwy, Sansom Park.

817-624-0103. Nothing fancy, just a nice place to grab some down-home cooking. There’s not much that will knock your socks off, but the affable staff and cozy interior make it a good spot to eat $ Sesame Grill Star Village Commons, 3980 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. 817-238-1888. Much better than average Asian buffet. Features canned tuna fish sushi (it’s better than it sounds), terrific egg foo yong, fresh-off-the-grill teriyaki chicken and beef, and delightful soups. $

W e s t Asia Bowl and Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste 115 (at I-30 and Green Oaks Blvd). 817-738-1688. A mix of solid Asian food, with some outstanding dishes. $ Baker Street Pub & Grill 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ste 200. 817-377-9772. Bar food (wings, potato skins), Brit-style pub food (bangers & mash!), and a few American dinners (steak, tuna). Late-night menu, too. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice Best Late Night Dining. $ Beik Mediterranean Grill 2747 S Hulen St. 817-9242749. FW. Beik arose from the ashes of Inzo’s Italian Kitchen –– but the wood grill and pizza oven are intact, and there’s a new selection of Mediterranean eats. $$ Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Av. 817-377-9568.

Indian dishes that won’t frighten Americans, with friendly service and lovely curry-paprika décor.

Great lunch buffet. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Indian Food. $

Buffalo West, 7101 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817-7322370. Huge plates of comfort food with some South American touches, presented in a place with a tasteful Western vibe. $$ Buttons 4701 W. Freeway FW (corner of I-30 & Hulen): 817-735-4900 A glorious menu, the greatest hits from Chef Keith’s creations over the years at his previous stints at local restaurants. Yes, Keith’s famous chicken and waffles are there, still with those great sweet-potato fries. There is lot’s more: seafood, pasta, and steaks, each given Chef Keith’s old-school, modern, downhome, global-fusion magic touch. $$ El Ranchito 9016 White Settlement Rd, White Settlement. 817-246-1411. Well-prepared enchilada platters, lunch specials, and more. $ Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-737-4471.

Reasonably priced café features Italian-American standards like baked pasta (lasagna, ravioli), pizza, and pasta specialties. $ Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-732-2881.

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in this landmark grocery and burger joint. Fort Worth Weekly 2005, 2006 Best Hamburger. $ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr. 817-738-3329. Now the popular Tex-Mex seafood spot has an address on the West Side, too. $$ Lucile’s 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-4761.

Bistro fare includes wood-roasted pizzas, pasta, seafood, weekend breakfasts of cheese grits, beignets. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Brunch. $$ Malai Kitchen 5289 Monahans Avenue, FTW. 682707-3959. This vibrant fusion of Thai and Vietnamese cuisines is served in a casual, contemporary setting. Its scratch kitchen features exceptional seafood, and the bar offers its own line of house beers. $$ Mi Cocula Mexican Grill 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817-708-2895. Intimate family-owned Mexican restaurant serving a mix of Tex-Mex, Cuban, and Mexican fare alongside several seafood and steak offerings. $ The Original Mexican Eats Café 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-6226. Basic Tex-Mex in a familyfriendly setting. $$ Press Café 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd Ste105.

Beautiful and tasty food with a few service glitches and long wait times. $$ Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizza 5716 Locke Av. 817-7314466. Astounding gourmet pizzas cooked in a 7,000-pound wood-fired oven. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice Best Pizza. $$ Snappy Salads 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817-6160616. Some of the best, freshest salads in town made to order at this fast-casual place. $$ Texas Grill 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-377-0270.

Catfish, hamburgers, chicken-fried steak, and great side dishes, plus a full selection of Texas wines and ice-cold longnecks. $ Thailicious, 4601 W Fwy, Ste 206, FW. 817-737-8111.

This Westside eatery has everything you could want in authentic Thai cuisine. $ Tommy’s 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd, 817-569-1111, and other locations. Burgers, chicken-fried steak and more. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Readers’ Choice Best Non-traditional Burger. $ TWest Side Café 7950 Camp Bowie West. 817-5601996. Quality home-cooking prepared in a familyrun place. Breakfasts are cheap, portions are ample, and the food is comforting and delicious.

Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Home Cooking. $ Zeke’s Fish and Chips 5920 Curzon Av. 817-7313321. Camp Bowie fixture for fried stuff. Huge portions, great desserts. $

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Blue Mesa Grill 1600 South University Dr. 817-3326372. Southwestern-style Mexican food. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 and 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Brunch, Best Buffet, 2006 Staff Choice Best Queso. $$ Buffalo Bros, 3015 South University Dr. 817-3869601. Great wings, exotic sandwiches from the far East – well, from Buffalo, N.Y., anyway – and good drink specials make this one of the best hangouts in the TCU neighborhood. $ Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd. 817-9231907. Deli dishes up big servings of comfort food and desserts. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 and 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Deli. $ The Gardens Restaurant 3220 Rock Springs Rd (in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden). 817-731-2547.

Fresh, good, fragrant food at affordable prices. $ La Flor de Acapulco 3025 Cleburne Rd. 817-924-0061.

Looks like an ancient Dairy Queen, cooks Mexicanstyle seafood like a dream. $ La Piazza 1600 S University Dr, Ste 601. 817-3340000. Upscale presentations of classic Italian cuisine. $$$ Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle. 817-2079677. A cross between a college hangout and a gourmet pizzeria, with a great garlic-butter crust supporting inventive and delicious toppings. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Pizza, Best New Restaurant. $$ Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S University Dr. 817336-0311. A popular late-night and breakfast hangout. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 and 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Breakfast, Late Night Dining . $

Pacific Table 1600 S University Dr, Ste 601, FW. 817887-9995. Delicious bistro-style cuisine tucked into a tiny space in University Park Village. $ Perrotti’s Pizza 3025 Greene Av. 817-927-2209. This family-run business serves up great pizza and other Italian specialties (try the chicken parmagiana sub).

Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Pizza for three years. $

ne a r So u t h S i de / s o u t h fw Bavarian Bakery & Café 3000 SE Loop 820. 817-5511150. German-style meals and terrific salads. It’s hard to find—in an office park. $$ Brewed, 801 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-945-1545. This coffeehouse/brewpub/internet café with a small but fancy menu serves quality upscale pub food like bacon mac ’n’ three cheese, pork-belly sliders, BLT sandwiches, and bangers and mash. $ Cane Rosso 815 W Magnolia Av. 817-922-9222.

Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza cooked their way. $$

Cat City Grill, 1208 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-9165333. Readers’ choice for “Best Restaurant” in our 2011 Best Of Fort Worth issue, Cat City Grill is a homey but classy joint for superb American standards, including a fancy-but-hearty chickenfried steak. $$ Chadra Mezza and Grill 1622 Park Place Av, FW. 817924-2372. This Italian-Lebanese staple moved from the heart of the Hospital District last January but still offers excellent kabobs, kibbeh pies, shawarma, Middle Eastern dips, and freshly made Italian staples like pizza, lasagna, ravioli, and pasta. $$ El Balconcito, 901 W Seminary Dr. 682-703-1583.

Cozy Colombian restaurant with limited seating but a vast range of traditional dishes. $ Ellerbe Fine Foods, 1501 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817926-3663. Unusual and delicious upscale, downhome Louisiana fare. $$ El Pollo Palenque 4117 Hemphill St. 817-921-1489.

Solid, authentic fare from the south of Cowtown — and south of the border. $

Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken 1067 West Magnolia Av. 817-927-4693. The bird is the word at Gus’s. The spicy fried chicken is almost as good as the hype would lead you to believe. $$ HG Sply Co 1621 River Run Dr, FW, 817-730-6070.

Healthy, filling, and flavorful, this West Bend eatery serves stellar, upscale paleo-inspired cuisine in a bºuoyant atmosphere with a great view of an attractive stretch of the Trinity River. $$ Jesus BBQ, 810 S Main St, FW. 817-332-0168.

Succulent CFS, Tex-Mex, and barbecue are served up with a smile at this nigh historic Southside diner. $ King Tut 1512 W Magnolia Av. 817-335-3051. The King has not left the building but is still delivering perfectly seasoned, perfectly prepared Egyptian delicacies, including shawarma (chicken, beef, lamb, or shrimp), falafel, and assorted veggie delights. $ Kipz BBQ 1509 Evans Av, FW. 817-877-5479. This Southside institution offers few frills but plenty of serious smoked meats. $

La Pasadita 1116 8th Ave. 817-882-9650. Hard to decide which taco/burrito/torta filling is the best at this little taqueria — OK, it’s the barbacoa. No, the carne asada. Or the carnitas. $ Lili’s Bistro on Magnolia 1310 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-877-0700. This small eatery near Spiral Diner and Nonna Tata serves fresh burgers and sandwiches for lunch, along with excellent sides like the gorgonzola fries and bulgur with cranberries. $$ Mexican Inn 1625 8th Av. 817-927-8541 (other locations, too). A Fort Worth institution for simple,fresh, comfort food. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Readers’ Choice Best Tex-Mex under $10. $ Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Av. 817-332-0250 Authentic Italian cuisine, with housemade pasta, in a pretty but tiny bistro. Cash only. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Best Italian Food. $$ Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Av. 817-9232282. A perfectly spiced chicken-fried, salads, catfish, and burgers. The parking lot’s usually so full there’s no place to park. Now serving breakfast.

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Fresh, homemade Caribbean flavors in Southwest Fort Worth. $ Beto’s American and Caribbean Cuisine 3000 S Fwy. 817-923-1177. The namesake owner and his wife serve up rustic, carnivorous delights from Jamaica with plenty of heat. Live reggae on Friday nights and salsa music on Saturdays. $ Bonnell’s 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd. 817-738-5489.

Upscale setting where fine Texas cuisine, including wild game specialties, gets a Southwestern-Creole make-over. $$ Dixie Café 4902 US 377 S. 817-244-4421. Not your basic home-cooking (the menu includes pasta and stir-fry) although slow-simmered chicken & dumplings is a winner. $ Dixie House Café 5401 S. Hulen St. (817) 361-8500.

The newest addition to the local chain of homecooking restaurants.$ Edelweiss 3801-A Southwest Blvd. 817-738-5934.

There are singing musicians in lederhosen, but the German food is excellent. The selection of German beers is one of the best in town. $$ Juanes Taqueria 3401 Altamesa Blvd. 817-346-2911.

The slow-simmered meats are fabulous in tacos, burritos, and gorditos, but don’t miss the marvelous enchiladas de mole. $ Pak-A-Pocket 5512-D S Bellaire Dr. 817-735-4363. If it fits in a pita, you’ll find it here. Falafel, hummus, and other Middle Eastern staples prepared differently.

The spinach pie, for example, is baked in bread dough instead of phyllo. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Sandwich, Fast Food. $ Piattello Italian Kitchen 5924 Convair Dr, Ste 412, Fort Worth. 817-349-0484. Chef Marcus Paslay brings his commitment to scratch cooking to Fort Worth’s Waterside development with his new Italian trattoria, featuring an open kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven. $$$ Rivera’s Mexican Grill & Market, 900 Alta Mere Dr, FW. 817-367-0109. Non-fussy but stellar Tex-Mex as well as house-smoked barbecue meats and sides. $ Route 66 Indian Restaurant 100 E Altamesa Blvd, FW. 469-347-0255. This recent start-up serves the fresh and vibrant cuisine of northern India from an unlikely location: inside a hotel lobby. $$ Samwon Garden 5201 McCart Av. 817-926-1515.

Tarrant County’s only Korean restaurant prepares classic kimchi, Korean barbecue, and spicy seafood dishes. $$ Sausage Shoppe 1302 E. Seminary Dr. (817) 9219960. Heavenly house-made sausage, in beef, pork, and breakfast varieties, plus smoked chicken and barbecue. $ Taqueria San Antonio 7905 Camp Bowie Blvd. West, 817-560-8000. Tacos, tortas, and gorditas with delicious slow-cooked meats. $ Taste N See Chicken & Waffles 3329 Altamesa Blvd, FW. 682-708-7115. Taste and see that the chicken and waffles (and pretty much everything else) is good at this family-owned restaurant. $$

Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N Commerce St. 817-626-4356.

The outdoor patio and potent ‘ritas are the main draw at this FW tradition; otherwise basic Tex-Mex selections. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Readers’ Choice Best Red Salsa, 2006 Best Place to Dine Al Fresco. $$ La Superior Taco Cantina, 901 N Sylvania Av, FW. 817-222-0474. Superior Mexican and Tex-Mex, with (almost) world-famous tortillas. $ Liberty Burger 8917 N Fwy Service Rd E, Ste 119, FW. 817-847-7771. This gourmet burger joint serves up locally sourced goodies and “adult” milkshakes at its North Fort Worth location. $ Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N Main St. 817-740-8810. White-tablecloth dining in a rustic environment. Braised lamb shank, for example, or barbecued duck spring rolls in a building restored to its 1921 splendor. $$$ Los Paisanos, 1446 N Main St. 817-625-TACO. This restaurant and taqueria in the old Los Alamos location serves simple but terrific Mex-Mex dishes like tacos, huevos con chorizo, guiso, and fajitas. $

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Amoré’s Ristorante 1029 Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw.

817-231-1800. There’s not much ambiance in this spare storefront property, but the food’s great. $ Byblos Lebanese Restaurant 1406 N Main St. 817625-9667. Middle Eastern specialties plus belly dancers for entertainment. The lunch buffet is a winner. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Best Greek/ Mediterranean/Middle Eastern, 2006 Best Middle Eastern. $$ Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N Main St. 817-6243945. Rustic meat-and-greet place in the heart of the Stockyards. $$ Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, 301 Stockyards Blvd, FW. 817-626-6464. The meat is the thing here. There aren’t many sides, but there’s always enough beef, chicken, and pork on hand to feed a thousand ranchhands at once. Come hungry. $ Costa Azul 1521 N Main St. 817-624-3199. Ceviche, Mexican-style gumbo, and seafood cocktails are

chockful of wonderfully plump sea creatures. $$ El Rancho Grande 1400 N Main St. 817-624-9206.

Other Tex-Mex restaurants are judged by this one. $ El Rodeo 121 NW 25th St and Ellis Av. 817-625-9861.

Recently opened taqueria near the Stockyards that serves fresh, homemade Tex-Mex staples. $ El Tunero 1549 N Main. 817-625-6324. Pure Mexican tortas, huaraches, tacos, and more in a bright corner of an historic building. $ Esperanza’s 2122 N Main St. 817-626-5770. Now serving dinner as well as breakfast and lunch; wonderful tamales to eat in or take out. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Bakery. $ Giovanni’s 5733 Crowley Rd. 817-551-3713 Giovanni’s offers solid, hearty pasta, pizza, subs, and salads. BYOB. $ H3 Ranch 105 E Exchange Av. 817-624-1246.

Hickory-smoked everything, from spit-roasted pig to trout and steaks. Even the salsa has a hickory flavor to it. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Steak Under $12.95, 2006 Best Chicken-Fried Steak. $$$

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Torchy’s Tacos 928 Northton St, FW. 817-2898226. Hospital District eatery serves up adventurous tacos and is always packed. $

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817-921-4807. Tacos with tongue, tripe, and cow’s cheek are just some of the delicacies offered here. $ Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill 1057 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-926-2116. Fantastic burgers including the mushroom burger which was absolutely perfect, dripping with provolone cheese and crowned with perfectly sautéed mushrooms. Save room for the walnut cake. . $ Spice by Thai Select Thai Kitchen and Bar 411 W Magnolia Av. 817-984-1800. Part of a family-owned chain of Thai Restaurants, this Spice is a little mild but still does a lot of traditional goodies well. $ Spiral Diner 1314 W Magnolia Av. 817-3EATVEG (3328834). The wraps and pasta entrées at Fort Worth’s first vegan restaurant make a terrific change of pace from Cowtown standards. Fort Worth Weekly Best Vegetarian four years running.$

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HICKORY STICK BAR-B-Q “You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!”

Samwon Garden Korean BBQ Ribs Restaurant & Bar

BBQ Ribs • Beef • Bibimbop Chicken • Kimchi • Noodles

Large Parties Welcome Daily Lunchbox

Specials

M-S.11am-10pm | Sun. 5-10pm

5201 McCart Ave.817-926-1515 2 Exits East of Hulen on I-20

Named Best Brisket & Ribs By FWW Dine In or Catering Now Serving Beer & Wine Family Owned & Operated Since 1976

Open Tues. - Sat. 8am - 8pm 900 E. Enon, Everman, TX 817-478-9997 • Catering 817-999-2892

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Small Family Pasta Dinner- Feeds 5 Starting at $29.99 with Chicken- $34.99

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Quality Ingredients. Homemade Sauces.

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Rocco’s Brixx Bistro & Cellar

Shaw’s Gift Certificates

1051 W. Magnolia.

817.926.2116

Are a perfect gift or stocking stuffer.

Your “GO-TO” holiday party headquarters!!

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Custom menus are available, full service, delivery or pick-up available.

Open 7 Days A Week Lunch Special Mon - Fri BYOB

Bring Rocco's To You With Our Holiday Catering Perfect For Any Size Gathering Now Serving Beer And Wine For Dine-In, Take Out, and Delivery!!!

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Shaws is a perfect location for family or business holiday parties.

We have a great party room and are taking reservations for small or large groups.

Host Your Holiday Gathering In Our Newly Renovated Brixx Bistro Call Today For Reservations

LUNCH SPECIALS under $8.00!

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Los Vaqueros 2629 N Main St. 817-624-1511.

Enough combination dinners to suit the pickiest eaters. $ Mercado Juarez 1651 E Northside Dr. 817-838-8285.

Big servings of Tex-Mex in a big place. Fort Worth Weekly 2005 Staff Choice Best Red Salsa. $$ Nuevo Leon, 1544 Ellis Av. 817-625-0757. Though Tex-Mex is on the menu, the Monterrey and Vera Cruz dishes, especially the seafood, stand out. $$ Posados Café Fossil Bluff Dr. 817-232-2966. Upscale Texas Pit Bar-B-Q 324 S Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw.

817-847-0400. Leon Adams learned ‘cuing at Angelos’s and Railhead and has added a few juicy tricks of his own. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice Best Barbecue. $ T.P.R. Burger 5601 Basswood Blvd, Ste 197. 817503-1839. Small restaurant with a vast selection of burgers, including one topped with two grilled hot dogs. $ Two Brothers Bistro 7355 N Beach St. 817-2321155. World-class Greek and Mediterranean food served in far North Fort Worth. $$ Uno Mas 601 W Northside Dr. 817-624-3915. An exemplary second Fort Worth location, in the old Loredo Mexican Restaurant, offers fresh, flavorful Tex-Mex. $$ Zio’s Italian Kitchen 6631 Fossil Bluff Dr. 817-2323632. Freshly prepared Italian recipes served in an airy, comfortable environment. $$

N o r t he a s t Back Forty Smokehouse 8021 Main S., NRH. 817428-2225. Good food, long menu, full service bar, and a great outdoor patio that offers live music. $$ Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N Beach St. 817-232-4771.

The handmade bagels here are as cool and eclectic as the owners themselves, who take enormous pride in their shop and service. Fort Worth Weekly Best Bagels four years in a row. $ Bronson Rock Burgers and Beer, 250 S Main St, Keller. 817-431-5543. The sandwiches aren’t greasy or sloppy but are still mighty tasty at this gourmet biker joint. $ Café Italia 505 W Northwest Hwy, Grapevine. 817251-0100. Excellent Italian cuisine in an understated atmosphere. Menu has the pasta, lasagna, and fettuccini Alfredo expected of an Italian restaurant and many unexpected dishes, such as filet mignon Madeira, lobster ravioli in pink vodka sauce, and veal dama bianca. $$ Chef Point Café 5901 Watauga Rd, Watauga. 817656-0080. Gourmet food in a gas station: Chef Franson Nwaeze prepares everything from garlicky burgers to duck a l’orange inside this convenience store. Look for the Conoco sign. $ Chelsea Pizza 11477 Woodland Springs Dr, Ste 155, Keller. 817-741-1800. Expertly done super-traditional pizza, pasta, subs, and more in a strip mall. $

Creek Side Café 3300 Championship Pkwy, FW. 817961-0800. Contemporary American cuisine with a Texas flair, inside the Westin Beechwood Hotel near the Texas Motor Speedway. $$ El Paisa 2801 Harwood Ave., Bedford. 817-481-1111.

The best authentic Mexican taqueria in Bedford.

And the only one. But it’s still very good. $ El Tio 7116 Blvd. 26, Richland Hills. 817-284-1399.

Surprisingly good Mexican seafood and lunch dishes in a colorful former Taco Bell. $ Grain & Dairy Gourmet Grilled Cheese 1222 W Hurst Blvd, Hurst. 817-616-3062. Upscale versions of classic comfort food, with no carb regret after the meal. $ Great Scott 1701 Cross Roads Dr, Grapevine. 817717-7701. Grapevine’s newest charcuterie restaurant puts the pig on a pedastal. $$ Kobeya Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar 1230 Main St., Southlake. 817-416-6161. The $70 Kobe beef steaks might be the marquee dish here, but this Southlake Japanese restaurant offers consistently superior hibachi meats, skillfully prepared sushi and sashimi, and bento boxes (black lacquered lunch trays with multiple items inside). $$ Mochi Kitchen 4613 Denton Hwy, Ste 45, Haltom City. 817-656-7028. This modest eatery in a stripmall space offers excellent Japanese noodle and rice dishes as well as top-quality sushi, sashimi, and house specialty rolls. $$

Peace Burger Dive Bar & Grill 1228 William D. Tate Av, Grapevine. 817-410-4074. If you’re out to drink some beer and power down huge portions of badfor-you food with your friends, this is your place. $ Southern Breeze Market Café, 138 Olive St, Keller.

817-337-5177. Southern Breeze may appear to be only for ladies who lunch, but the menu and slightly edgy homestyle fare are down to earth. $ Tequila Rain Cantina & Grill, 145 W Pipeline Rd, Hurst. 817-282-6400. 415 Main St., Euless 817685-6555. This authentic Mexican cantina and grill in Hurst features top-quality tortas, tacos, menudo (daily), seafood plates, and excellent parrilladas, or charcoal grilled cuts of beef. $ Thai Orchid, 4900 Broadway Av, Haltom City. 817-8386687. This Haltom City weekend takeout joint has traditional Thai fare that ranges from the excellent to the merely OK. $ Tributary Café 2813 Race St, FW. 817-744-8255.

Chef Cindy Crowder-Wheeler brings her hands-on technique to the River East neighborhood, with a lively menu of fresh gulf seafood and Creole classics. $$ Twelve Stones 1221 Flower Mound Rd, Ste 100, Flower Mound. Casual elegance in southern Denton County. $$$ Verna’s Café 111 W Euless Blvd, Euless. 817-2839881. Home-cooking in a no-nonsense environment. Pork chops, CFS, veggie plate. $

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Corner of I-30 & Hulen - 817.735.4900 - www.buttonsrestaurant.com

BRINGING THE TASTE OF

200+ BOURBONS & WHISKEYS

NEW ORLEANS TO FORT WORTH!

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY IN OUR PRIVATE DINING ROOM!

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Downtown Arlington’s first, contemporary gastropub-icehouse with a chef-driven menu!

Craft Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Live Music!

Catering and private parties.

NOW BYOB!

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Tuk Tuk Thai 3431 W 7th St • Fort Worth, TX 76107

817.332.3339

We’re Ready For Your Holiday Orders!!!

Open: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 10:30am - 7:30pm

WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF TAMALES IN TEXAS

Tamales OVER Pork Game Meat Tamales Beef Tamales 35 Tamales FLAVORS Chicken Breakfast Tamales

Sweet Tamales Vegan Tamales Vegetarian Tamales Fresh Nuts and Mixes Pickled Foods

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Upcoming Events: 12/6 Texas PianoMan 12/8 Parade Pre-Party

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PREMIUM JERKY, SUMMER SAUSAGES & SMOKED CHEESE 11200 White Settlement Rd. • 682-404-0778 • www.olgringotamalecompany.com

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BEST MENUDO & HOMEMADE TORTILLAS two locations 7419 camp bowie w | 817.696.8810 1809 everman pkwy | 817.708.2878 cancunMEXICANrestaurantfw.com

OPEN LATE EVERY FRI & SAT!

1446 N. MAIN • 817-625-TACO (8226) Mon-Thur 9a-10p, Fri 8a-12a, Sat 8a-4a, Sun 8a-10p

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No r t h A r l i n g ton Brodard Asian Express & Boba Tea 5005 S Cooper St, Ste 159, Arlington. 817-472-6666. This familyowned Vietnamese eatery squeezed into an overcrowded strip mall specializes in take-out Asian fare and offers sublimely home-made noodles, fried rice, grilled plates, pad Thai, and baguette sandwiches along with smoothies, iced coffees, and teas. $ Catfish Sam’s, 2735 W Division St, Arlington. 817275-9631. What this 60-year-old institution lacks in variety more than makes up for in quality. $ Gino’s East 1350 E Coepland Rd, Arlington. 817-8097437. This Chicago transplant brings its classic deep-dish pizzas to the North Arlington sportscape. $ Momos & More, 520 W Park Row Dr, Arlington. 817345-7550. This small eatery near UTA specializes in well prepared Nepalese cuisine, which includes curry goat and chicken, steamed spicy dumplings, chutney, and more. $ Namoo Korean Bowl 300 E Abram St., Arlington 469403-0037. This small, independently owned restaurant near UTA serves Korean food that isn’t dumbed down for American palates. $ No Frills Grill 1550 Eastchase Pkwy, Ste 1200. 817274-5433. Bar food that’s much better than average, plus 25 tv sets. $ Peru Gourmet Fusion Cuisine and Rotisserie 2425 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 682-706-3860. This new Arlington eatery is one of the few places to sample Peruvian cuisine in Tarrant County. $$ Tandoor 532 Fielder Plaza. 817-261-6604.

Outstanding Indian breads to accompany fiery vindaloos and creamy curries. Fort Worth Weekly Best Indian three years in a row. $$

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Hand-Breaded Veggies, Catfish, Icelandic Cod & More.

Now Serving Fish Tacos.

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Ahi Poke Bowl 3701 Cooper St, Ste 139, Arlington.

817-200-6418. Traditional Hawaiian poke served from a strip mall in south Arlington. $ Division Street Diner 1800 W Division St, Arlington.

817-274-1606. Outside it looks like an office building. Inside it’s a modern café with classic breakfast/lunch home-cooking. $ Mo’s Best Eatery 4004 Little Rd, Arlington. 817-5614522. This combo deli/Middle Eastern/Italian joint is a tiny, family-owned storefront that does terrific hand-made appetizers like onion rings and fried mozzarella as well as Northeast-style pizzas, pasta, deli sandwiches, burgers, and Mediterranean staples like chicken shawarma, hummus, and tabbouleh. $ Yafa Mediterranean Grill 4004 Little Rd, Ste 112, Arl. 817-969-5404. 11am-8pm Sun, 10am–9pm MonSat. This independently owned gem brings a spin on Middle Eastern cuisine to a little corner of Arlington. $$

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Creekside Grill 10400 FM 730 S, Azle. 817-2703222. 5-9pm Thu-Fri, 12-9pm Sat, 12-8pm Sun. Azle’s premier steakhouse delivers on food, price, service, and atmosphere. $$-$$$

Holiday Catering

Available at bestburgersfortworth.com 200 CARROLL ST. • 817.882.8020

IDC Burger 401 S FM 1187, Aledo. 817-600-6189.

Located inside a Shell station, this homey joint offers some nontraditional and tasty takes on burgers, including the Sweet Heat (beef, peaches, and jalapeños). $ La Media Naranja 1809 Everman Pkwy, Everman Tx, 817-882-6160. Don’t overlook this small traditional Mexican eatery specializing in delicious tortas. $ Los Molcajetes 960 US 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield.

817-473-1882. Substance wins over style at this Mansfield Tex-Mex/Mex-Mex restaurant. $ Old Texas Brewing Co. Grill 112 W Ellison St, Burleson. 817-447-2337. Part bar, part barbecue joint, Old Texas is a welcome oasis of independence in the wasteland of chain establishments that is North Johnson County. $$ Roscoe’s Smokehouse, 1541 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson. 817-484-2123. This new entry into the crowded 817 ’cue scene has pedigree –– the co-owners are North Main BBQ alums –– and also a bona fide smoker that produces blue-ribbon chicken, succulent brisket, and tender St. Louis-cut ribs. $

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HOLIDAY HAM HOCKS & GERMAN STRUDEL

CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR ORDER daily lunch specials 703 N. Henderson St. FW 76107 • 682-224-2601

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Mexican Restaurant

SERVING THE BEST SINCE ‘98

IT’S TAMALE TIME!

Order Your Christmas Tamales Now

SATURDAYS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 8am-9pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY Lunch & Dinner | 11am-9pm Happy Hour 3pm-6pm Beer Specials | $5 Margaritas

9016 White Settlement Rd, FWTX 76108 • 817-246-1411

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree, Miracle in Cowtown Pop-Up at Proper, 409 W Magnolia Av, 817-984-1133 Reposado tequila, pear brandy, mescal, and spiced demerara syrup, with a cinnamon garnish.

Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule, The Tavern, 2755 S Hulen St, 817-923-6200 Monopolova Vodka, fresh limejuice, and housemade cinnamon apple syrup in a copper cup packed with ice and filled to the rim with Goslings Ginger Beer, garnished with a lime wedge.

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Ginger Snap, Pacific Table, 1600 S University Dr, Ste 601, 817-887-9995 Scotch, housemade ginger-infused simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice topped with pear cider and garnished with housemade candied ginger.

Holiday Hot Toddy, Fixe, 5282 Marathon Av, 682-707-3965 Old Forester Bourbon with housemade apple cider steeped in herbs and spices (coriander, cinnamon, chamomile tea,

Wishing Friends, Family, & Chat Rats, Both Near and Far, The Happiest of Holidays!

5X Winner Best Bar Bar

Happy hour 7 days a week 2-7pm

Fall in the French Quarter, Fixture, 401 W Magnolia Av, 817-708-2663 Rye, brandy, and housemade simple syrup with cardamom, anise, five-spice, and cherry bitters in an absinthe-rinsed glass over ice with a lemon peel expression.

it’s the most wonderful time for a beer

909 W. Magnolia Ave. Ste. 8

Sparkling Charleston Cosmopolitan, Niles City Hall Saloon, 112 E Exchange Av, 817-624-2222 Vodka, sparkling white wine, peach nectar, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice, and fresh lemon juice with an orange slice garnish.

Spiked Candy Cane Cocoa, Snooze, 2150 W 7th St, Ste 108, 682-350-9970 Snooze hot chocolate, Cazadores Reposado Tequila, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, whipped cream, mocha crumble, and crushed candy canes.

Texas Eggnog, Clay Pigeon, 2731 White Settlement Rd, 817-882-8065 Scratchmade eggnog with tequila, amaretto, and cinnamon.

White Chocolate Martini, Waters — Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine, 301 Main St, 817-984-1110 Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, and half & half garnished with a mint chocolate-covered pretzel stick.

— Shilo Urban

1263 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, Texas Mon-Fri 2p - 2a Sat & Sun 12p - 2a

Ye Olde Bull & Bush A Pub in the British Tradition

Monday: Discount Bottles Sunday: DiscountImport Single Malts Tuesday: $2.25 Wells Monday: Discount Import Bottles Wednesday: Discount Drafts Tuesday: $2.25 Wells Thursday: $3.25 Middle Shelf Liquors Wednesday: Discount Drafts Golden Tee • Jukebox • Darts

Thursday: $3.25 Middle Shelf Liquors Open 365 days a year • Happy Hour 4pm-8pm Golden Tee • Jukebox • Darts Open 365 days a year • Happy Hour 4pm-8pm

2300 Montgomery • 817/731-9206 www.yeoldbullandbush.com

Fort Worth’s Oldest British Pub 2300 Montgomery • 817/731-9206 • www.yeoldbullandbush.com

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The holidays are prime time for sipping cocktails, from joyful celebrations to save-me-now libations. Whether you like a steaming mug of belly-warming heat or a frosty frou-frou martini, Fort Worth’s fine establishments are serving spirited cocktails in all the naughty-and-nice flavors of the season.

Build-Your-Own Winter Warmer, The Social House, 840 Currie St, 817-8201510 Start with Absolut Vanilla Vodka and then choose your base (coffee or hot chocolate), choose your flavor (Kahlúa Salted Caramel, Kahlúa French Vanilla, or Kahlúa Peppermint Mocha), and choose your topping (infused whipped cream or marshmallows).

Santa’s Sombrero, Cork & Pig Tavern, 2869 Crockett St, 817-759-9280 Tequila blanco, pineapple juice, ginger, agave, baking spice bitters, and fresh limejuice.

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Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins, HG Sply Co, 1621 River Run, Ste 176, 682730-6070 Cabernet wine, Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey 100-proof, JM Rhum Orange Shrubb Liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and housemade spiced cranberry syrup (with cranberries, maple syrup, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and orange peel), garnished with fresh nutmeg.

and orange peel). Warmed to order and served in a Teaze infuser mug.

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Cognac Hot Apple Cider, The Basement Lounge, 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ste 125, 817-732-9877 Martell Cognac and warmed apple cider garnished with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.

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Every year, it surprises me. It really shouldn’t, but Christmas is sneaky.

You’d think Thanksgiving would alert me. Or the overnight eruption of evergreen and twinkles in every public place. Or the annual resurrection of Michael Bublé. But no — my psyche is stubborn, and it refuses to entertain thoughts of trees, stockings, presents, or awkward dinners with the in-laws until the very last minute. I’m certain it’s pathological. Even as the Elf on the Shelf gets up to increasingly complicated (read: panicked, early morning) shenanigans, I go about my routine until, the weekend before the big event, I realize that I have shopped for no one, I have no idea what I’m cooking, and my liquor supply is scant.

I need help.

So this year I turned to professionals who know how to plan for a holiday full of cheer, properly underpinned by good drink. If there’s a place in this town where a guy can get decent advice on how to survive the holidays with booze, it’s The Usual. Knowing

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that, of late, my Christmas cheer has come in the form of cheap grocery store wine purchased with the last dregs of my crippled bank account, I asked my favorite bartenders in town for advice about how to do it better.

My first problem is always how to handle Christmas Eve. Invariably, I’m coerced into an evening at an older relative’s church, where I’ll need to stay alert and engaged through the service before making polite, charming conversation with people I don’t know at all. Here, Brady Roberts has perfect advice. He buys his parents a bottle of good tequila — think Espolon Silver — from which he makes the family classic margaritas to sip alongside their tamales. Since he’s slinging the drinks, he doses himself with a couple of extra shots, just to ensure that he’s good and limber for that inevitable what-areyou-doing-with-your-life? conversation with his former youth minister.

Perhaps Christmas Eve won’t involve church this year. Perhaps your family adventure is contained to Christmas Day. In that case, I humbly submit that Jason Pollard has the plan for you. Jason spends the night before Christmas at Poag Mahone’s with his wife, drinking Coors Original and doing shots of Tullamore Dew. Since he accidentally proposed there on Christmas Eve a decade ago, it’s become their tradition. Let’s be clear.

I’m not advocating that you impulsebuy yourself into marriage, but there

are worse ways to ensure a Christmasmorning hangover than a few rounds of darts backed with yellow bellies and Irish whiskey.

Now, on to Christmas Day. For breakfast, I’ll be following Brad Cannon’s advice and pairing a snifter of good cognac — Pierre Ferrand 1840 should work — with Haystacks, that weird chow mein noodle-andbutterscotch cookie in every Southern Grandma’s repertoire. Following that, I’ll load Matthew Rager’s soon-tobe-famous concoction of Powers and Green Chartreuse into a flask. It should get me through the inevitable Trump/Brexit discussion that always hits right before dessert.

And since it wouldn’t do to show up for Christmas dinner empty-handed, I’ll also be paying homage to The Usual by bringing a batched half-gallon of Dave Wondrich’s Black Tea Punch to share. It’s an easy recipe: Dissolve a cup of demerara sugar muddled onto lemon peels into five cups of brewed tea, and add a cup of lemon juice followed by a bottle of cognac and a half-bottle of Jamaican rum. Over ice and topped with nutmeg, it’s sure to make my family forget for one more year that I’m really not all that good at Christmas. –– Ian Connally Contact Last Call at LC@fwweekly.com.

Club listings must be submitted on Wednesday two weeks prior to publication. Entries may be submitted to Clubland via fax 817-335-9575, phone 817-3219722, or e-mail lastcall@fwweekly.com. No cover charge, casual dress unless otherwise indicated.

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1912 Club 1912 Hemphill St, FW. 817-921-0411. Cash only, live music.

A Great Notion 2024 Ridgmar Blvd, FW. 817-731-8521.

Superb getaway. Karaoke often.

Bogart’s 6409 E Lancaster Av, FW. 817-888-3050.

Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri, drink specials daily, karaoke Fri, Sat. Billiards, jukebox, Golden Tee. The Basement Bar 105 W Exchange Av, FW. 817-7400100. Open daily. Happy hour ’til 8pm nightly. Live music often.

The Boiled Owl Tavern 909 W Magnolia Av, Ste 8, FW. 817-920-9616. Billiards, patio. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Bar Bar, critic’s choice Karaoke, Bar Décor.

Happy Armadillo 1701 Everman Pkwy, FW. 817-2931402. $4 super-premiums, $3 bombs, $2.50 everything else daily. Poker Mon, Wed. Karaoke Thu. Live music Fri-Sat. Lynn’s Saloon 1037 SE Pkwy, Azle. 817-238-1111. A Jacksboro Highway institution.

The Moon Tower 2811 S Cherry Ln, FW. 682-708-8398.

Acoustic open-mic Thu. No cover. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Open-Mic Night (Music).

The Office 12977 Trinity Blvd, Euless. 817-510-6012. A great escape. Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Sarah’s Place 5223 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817-7317337. Karaoke Mon, Wed, Sat. Big-screen TV, jukebox.

Best Of 2015 reader’s choice Karaoke.

Showdown Saloon 4907 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817738-4051. Free internet access. Billiards, foosball.

Stockyard Saloon 2409 N Main St, FW. 817-624-3811.

Happy hour 2-8pm Mon-Fri. Billiards, darts, Golden Tee. V.I.P. Lounge 3237 White Settlement Rd, FW. 817-335-

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CHRISTMAS DEC. 19 @ 7pm CAROL

SING-ALONG EVENT

111 3rd Street @ Commerce, Fort Worth TX 76102 Featuring Brass & Choir from Calvary Lutheran Church

1647. Billiards, darts, classic country jukebox, shuffleboard.

Lo u nges Cassidy’s at the Radisson Hotel 2540 Meacham Blvd, FW. 817-625-9910. Happy hour specials, DJ Sat. Keys Lounge 5677-H Westcreek Dr, FW. 817-292-8627.

Live music nightly except Mon. Billiards.

Ozzie Rabbit Lodge 6463 E Lancaster Av, FW. 817446-9010. Billiards, jukebox. Patio. Classic country DJ Wed. Proper 409 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-984-1133. Small, classy space away from the hustle and bustle.

Specials often.

Scat Jazz Lounge 111 W 4th St, Ste 11, FW. 817-8709100. Live jazz Wed-Sat. Table Service. Closed Mon. Thompson’s 900 Houston St, FW. 817-882-8003.

Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Bartender (Megan McClinton), Martini, Cocktail Lounge, Place to Get Sidetracked.

The Basement Lounge 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ste 125, FW. 817-732-9877. A modern rustic lounge, serving up inspired craft cocktails with down-home hospitality and nightclub ambiance.

The Usual 1408 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-810-0114.

Specializing in Prohibition-Era cocktails. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Cocktail Lounge, critic’s choice Place to Have a Conversation.

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The Abbey Pub 2710 W 7th St, FW. 817-810-9930.

Happy hour 3-8pm Mon-Fri, all day Sun. Drink specials daily. Great service.

The Bearded Lady 1229 7th Av, FW. 817-349-9832.

Excellent gastropub. Best Of 2014 readers’ choice Pub, Bar Snacks/Bar Food.

The Chat Room Pub 1263 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-9228319. Free internet-capable computers. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Pub. Conlon’s Pub 2528 White Settlement Rd, FW. 817-6989777. Happy hour 2-7pm Mon-Fri, 3-6pm Sat-Sun. $1.75 Texas beers Sun. Karaoke Sat. Danny’s Celtic Pub 2828 Central Dr, Bedford. 817-5219999. Happy hour 12-8pm daily. All day happy hour Tue. Durty Crow 2801 Crockett St, FW. 817-878-2882. Sexy watering hole, live DJ Fri-Sat .

Durty Murphy’s 609 Houston St, FW. 817-810-9575.

The original Durty bar in Fort Worth. Full bar, in the heart of downtown Fort Worth.

Finn MacCool’s 1700 8th Av, FW. 817-923-2121. Solid Irish-themed retreat in the Hospital District.

The Flying Saucer 111 E 3rd St, FW. 817-336-PINT. $2.75 “Pint Night” Mon. Live music Thu, Fri, Sat. Full menu.

The Ginger Man 3716 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817-8862327. 70 beer taps, 160 kinds of bottled beer. Beer list updated daily.

The Mad Hatter 706 Carroll St, FW. 682-703-2148.

Happy hour 3-9pm Mon-Fri, all day Sun. Malone’s Pub 1303 Calhoun St, FW. 817-332-5330.

Service-industry friendly. Billiards.

Oscar’s Pub 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW. 817-7323883. Happy hour all day Mon. Poag Mahone’s 700 Carroll St, FW. 817-332-9544.

Happy hour 3-8pm Mon-Sat. Big Buck Hunter, billiards, darts, Golden Tee. Republic Street Bar 201 E Hattie St, FW. 817-615-9360.

Large watering hole. Daily specials.

Royal Falcon Pub 3803 Southwest Blvd, FW. 817-7325999. British pub open every day of the year. Happy hour 4-8pm daily, $2 well-drinks all day Wed. T&P Tavern 221 W Lancaster Av, FW. 817-675-3757.

Located inside the historic T&P Railway Station.

Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri and, if you ride a bicycle, 6-10pm Sun. 24 beers on tap.

University Pub 3019 S University Dr, FW. 817-345-7633.

This longstanding, charming neighborhood pub was recently remodeled. The vibe is laidback, and the bar offers daily drink specials.

Whiskey & Rye 1400 Houston St, FW. 817-350-4105.

Fancy bar in the Omni Hotel Fort Worth. Best of 2015 critic’s choice Hotel Bar. The Winchester 903 Throckmorton St, FW. 817-3324747. More than 100 different beers. Billiards, darts, shuffleboard.

Wired Willy’s 710 Carroll St, FW. 817-820-0049. 20 beers on tap, half from Texas. Free WiFi, darts.

Ye Olde Bull & Bush 2300 Montgomery St, FW. 817-731-

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515 Bar 515 S Jennings Av, FW. 817-338-0515. Full bar, patio, jukebox, billilards, and daily specials. Live mostly indie music on weekends.

The Aardvark 2905 W Berry St, FW. 817-926-7814. A TCU-land institution. Indoor-outdoor seating, live mainstream music weekends. Barbecue.

Alley Cats 2008 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington. 817784-2695. Arcade, billiards, bowling, laser tag, rock climbing. Burgers, fries, pizza.

Barcadia 816 Matisse Dr, FW 817-348-8606. Fort Worth location of the popular Dallas chain. Vintage arcade games and pinball, giant Jenga, and skeeball. Great beer selection, good bar food. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Bar Games.

Bar Louie 2973 W 7th St, FW. 817-566-9933. Fort Worth location of the national “neighborhood bar” chain.

Huge space, with additional bar upstairs. Full menu.

Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Happy Hour, Martini, Local Music Show of Last 12 Months (Polyphonic Spree), critic’s choice Place to Start Your Evening.

Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza, FW. 817-624-7117.

Concerts, bull riding, group parties, events. Ladies’ night Wed. Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W 7th St, FW 817-332-2583.

Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri and all day Sun. Best Of 2014 readers’ choice Happy Hour, Martini.

Boon-Docks 6500 Wells Burnett Rd, FW. 817-708-2947.

Texas country venue with a view. 23,000-square-foot floating restaurant and bar located on Eagle Mountain Lake.

The Bottom 3468 Bluebonnet Cir, FW. 817-923-7625.

Everything Crown and down is only $4.

Brewed 801 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-945-1545.

Coffeeshop and bar, serving fancy drinks with and without booze. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Place to Nurse a Hangover.

Bronson Rock 250 S Main St, Keller. 817-431-5544.

Café Modern Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, FW. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Place to Take a First Date, Place to Drink Alone.

Chimera Brewing Company 1001 W Magnolia Av, FW. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Bartender (Les Bennett). Great food, superb craft beer. Kid-friendly.

Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St, FW. 817-348-8888.

Full menu. Patio. TCU-friendly.

Fairmount Music Hall Sky Bar & Kitchen 1311 Lipscomb Dr, FW. 817-360-5642. Live music venue with an upscale menu, two patios, and craft cocktails.

Open for lunch.

Fixture 401 W Magnolia Av, FW. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Patio. Great atmosphere.

Fred’s Texas Café 915 Currie St, FW. 817-332-0083.

Live music (progressive singer-songwriter, some oldschool R&B/funk, occasional indie-rock) nightly. Patio.

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Buffalo Bros 3015 S University Dr, FW. 817-386-9601. $1.50 domestic pints, 50-cent wings Mon-Fri 3-6pm.

Best Of 2014 readers’ choice Sports Bar. Home Plate 3137 Alta Mere Dr, FW. 817-732-5190.

Happy hour 11am-6:30pm daily, specials Tue, Thu. Karaoke Fri. Live music Sat. Free WiFi. Overtime Bar & Grill 5201 N Beach St, FW. 817-2229959. Daily drink specials. Happy hour all day Sun. Papa G’s 2900 Hwy 121, Bedford. 817-354-4140. Live music Thu-Sat. DJ, Guitar Hero, karaoke.

Rob’s Billiards & Sports Bar 13930 Trinity Blvd, FW. 817-355-1234. Happy hour ’til 7pm daily. 15 8-ft. pool tables. Live music Fri-Sat. Upper 90 961 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-882-6614.

Regular happy hour 2pm-7pm. Hospital District happy hour 7am--11am. Beer, liqour, and wine half off 4:30pm-7pm. All happy hours on weekdays. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Sports Bar, critic’s choice Happy Hour.

Varsity Tavern 1005 Norwood St, FW. 817-882-6699.

Solid food. Giant beer pong and giant Jenga. Huge rooftop patio with views of the skyline. Live music often.

Woody’s Tavern 4744 Bryant Irvin Rd, FW. 817-7324936. Billiards.

Fred’s North 2730 Western Center Blvd, FW. 817-2320111. Another Fred’s, this one in the Great White North (of Fort Worth).

Fred’s TCU 3509 Bluebonnet Cir, FW. 817-916-4650. Yet another one, this one in the heart of TCU-land.

Fresco’s Mexicana 112 S Main St, Burleson. 817-4269990. • 7432 Denton Hwy, Watauga. 817-498-6370.

Outstanding Tex-Mex in a casual, margarita-friendly environment.

Fuzzy’s Tacos 2917 W Berry St, FW. 817-924-7943. • 2719 Race St, FW. 817-831-8226. • 510 E Abram St, Arlington. 817-265-8226. Full menu.

Grand Cru Wine Bar and Boutique 1257 W Magnolia Av, FW. 817-923-1717. Classy yet comfortable.

The Grotto 517 University Dr, FW. 817-882-9331. Live indie music most nights of the week. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Overall Drinking Establishment.

Houston St Bar and Patio 902 Houston St, FW. 817-8774727. Rooftop patio, live music Tue and Thu, DJ Fri and Sat, Karaoke Sun and Wed. Kitchen open until 1am.

J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E Abram St, Arlington. 817274-8561. Cover varies. Live music Fri, Sat. Karaoke Thu. Full menu.

Jake’s 515 Main St, FW. 817-332-5253. • 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd, 817-737-5253. Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri: $3 you-call-it appetizers, $2 schooners, $2 domestic bottles, $2 cosmos and appletinis, $3 you-call-it cocktails (excluding super premiums). Killer burgers.

Kent and Co. Wines 1101 W Magnolia Av, FW. Also features seasonal beers, bar food, and desserts. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice Wine Bar, Bar Bathroom, Place to Day Drink.

Landmark Bar + Kitchen 3008 Bledsoe St, FW. 817-9841166. Huge space, party atmosphere. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Patio.

Lightcatcher Winery 6925 Confederate Park Rd, FW. 817-237-2626. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Place to Take a First Date.

The Local 2800 Bledsoe St, FW. 817-882-8536. Beer, booze, and babes.

Lola’s Saloon 2736 W 6th St, FW. 817-877-0666. Best live indie music venue in town. $3 wells and domestic bottles 12-8pm daily.

Lola’s Trailer Park 2737 W 5th St, FW, 817-759-9100.

Outdoor venue behind Lola’s with open space, free shows, and games for the entire family.

Indoor bar as well if you need some AC. Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd, FW. 817306-9000. Extensive Tex-Mex menu.

Luther’s Saloon 2513 Rodeo Plaza, FW. 817-8001037. Stockyards nightclub with live music and DJs throughout the week. Cheap drink specials nightly.

Magnolia Motor Lounge 3005 Morton St, FW. 817332-3344. Happy hour 3-8pm Mon-Fri includes $2 domestic pints, $2.75 import pints, $2.75 domestic bottles, $2 Pearl Light, $3 import bottles, $2.75 wells. $1.50 PBR pints all day every day. Full menu.

Mambo’s Tapas Cantina 1010 Houston St, FW. 817336-3124. Happy hour 4-8pm Wed-Sat. Live music Wed-Sat. Max’s Wine Dive 2421 W 7th St, Ste 109, FW. 817870-1100. Gourmet food and wine. Brunch 11am3pm Mon, 10am-3pm Sat-Sun. People’s Republic 3717 McCart Ave, FW. Specials include $2.50 Margarita Mondays, 25% off all Texas products on Tue, half-off beer Thu, happy hour weekdays Pouring Glory Growler Fill Station & Grill 1001 Bryan Ave, FW 682-707-5441. Fresh craft beer and wine, craft food, and craft sodas.

The Rail Club 31101 Joyce Dr, FW. 817-569-7245.

Cavernous metal/hard rock club with daily drink specials. Ladies’ night Tue. Reservoir Bar Patio Kitchen 1001 Foch St, FW. 817334-0560. TCU-friendly hangout. Best Of 2015 readers’ choice Place to Meet Someone of the Opposite Sex. Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, FW. 817-423-3124.

Happy hour 2-7pm Mon-Fri ($4.99 margaritas, $2 domestics, $3 wells).

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe St, FW. 817-877-4628. Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Amazing gourmet burgers.

Shipping & Receiving Bar 201 S Calhoun St, FW. 817-887-9313. Live music weekends. Best Of 2015 critic’s choice DIY Venue, Local Music Show of Last 12 months (Summerthon).

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“Do people still buy records?” This is a question I’ve heard asked by Boomer dads at Off the Record (the Near Southside record store/watering hole where I tend bar on Sundays), and I think it’s an odd thing to ask when, in plain sight, directly opposite the bathrooms, there’s a shelf about 2 feet deep, 4 feet high, and 15 feet long stocked with vinyl albums festooned with price tags. But then again, a lot of people from that generation refuse to believe in climate change, and I suppose their skepticism extends to lots of other things that appear right before their very eyes. As of December 5, 2018, Fort Worth proper has five stores dedicated to selling vinyl records, and

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Have Yourself a Melancholy Christmas Imagine the spectrum of Christmas cheer as a gleaming peppermint-striped continuum that runs between Buddy the Elf on one end and Ebenezer Scrooge at the other. I lie somewhere about three quarters toward the Scrooge end, right about where Billy Bob Thornton’s Willie from Bad Santa rests. I do genuinely love the holidays, but as we are wont to do in the ol’ U.S. of A, we completely overdo it. The stoking of Christmas spending fires begins earlier and earlier each year, it seems. By the time gifts are exchanged on the big day, we are swollen and choking like Gluttony from the movie Se7en –– ghastly corpulent from being force-fed cheap plastic consumer-centric holiday spirit for six straight weeks.

By far the most stealthy and ubiquitous form of subconscious yuletide face-stuffing is Christmas music. I suppose there are those who still can’t get enough of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and the doesn’t-age-too-

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that’s not even counting Truth Vinyl and Growler Records in Arlington, Vintage Freaks in Bedford, Forever Young in Grand Prairie, the three Half-Price Books locations in Tarrant County, nor Record Town on South Main Street, which mostly sells CDs. Since the holiday shopping season lies upon us like a cheerful, pine-scented fog, what follows is a rundown of Fort Worth’s record stores, should a vinylphilic music fan be on your list of gift recipients.

Doc’s Records and Vintage (2628 Weisenberger St., 817-732-5455), found in the Foundry District north of the West 7th Street Target, is the biggest store with the broadest inventory. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, you’ll probably still walk away with something you might not have even known you wanted. Browsing Doc’s well-post-#metoo, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” that obediently pop into heavy rotation each year after Thanksgiving. But some of us have a blacker heart than your average Hobby Lobby clerk. We may still want to get in the mood for the season, but we crave something a little darker than “Frosty the Snowman.”

Thankfully, over the years our scene has served up some minor-key seasonal songs for those whose Christmas captain has more in common with Morrissey than Bing Crosby. Here are some local melancholy holiday tunes to ensure you have your best “Blue Christmas.”

“The Last Carol” –– The Cush. This beautiful winter hymn was gifted to fans by the dream-pop foursome six years ago.

The tranquil track begins with a droning electric organ that recalls a sleepy winter wind under shimmering waves of synth and subtle digital bleeps that bring a picture of icicles and creeping frost in your mind before a delicate acoustic guitar strums the verse. Husband/wife duo Burette and Gabrielle Douglas’ whisper-soft vocals redden listener’s cheeks by adding warmth to the icy world they’ve created, leading into a climbing angelic refrain of “Hallelujah”

rows of records can occupy a whole afternoon, and that’s even before you hang a left into a veritable bazaar of stalls selling antique clothes and toys and other ancient memorabilia.

Besides thousands of used records, Doc’s also has a great selection of new music, as well as a decent collection of local artists’ vinyl, cassettes, and CDs. Notable finds: We Buy Gold by Playdough and DJ Sean P. and a David Lee Roth concert t-shirt from his 1988 tour, size medium.

Panther City Vinyl sits on the west end of West Magnolia Avenue (1455 W. Magnolia Av., 682-252-8441), and I really dug what I found in the reggae and jazz sections. PCV’s local section had a lot of overlap with Doc’s –– I feel like D. Anson Brody’s face stares at me out of every local music section in town. One cool local find that you better scoop up before someone else does: long-gone, dearly missed prog outfit Yeti’s Things to Come.

At the other end of Magnolia, next to Hot Damn Tamales, is the aforementioned Off The Record (715 W. Magnolia Av.), where you can get a drink while browsing records or vice versa. Dallas’ Good Records supplies their inventory, and while OTR’s selection is smaller compared to the other retailers in Fort Worth, it’s pretty interesting, full of unsold Record Store Day exclusives, plus the soundtracks to cool movies you’ve probably never seen, like the sinister synthesizer score to ’80s Belgian slasher flick The Antwerp Killer. A vinyl gem at OTR that really caught my eye: a Midlake 12-inch single, the A-side of which is a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Am I Going Insane.” amid a stunning crescendo of splendidly noisy guitars.

“Christmas Time is Is Here” –– Tame … Tame and Quiet. The mathy indie-rock

elder statesmen cut this funereal take on the Vince Guaraldi classic from A Charlie Brown Christmas last year. Sullen jazz chords sweep back and forth as singer/guitarist Aaron Bartz leads a choir of friends and family through nostalgic whimsy throughout the verses. The song breaks with a haunting horn section scored by artist/composer James Talambas and features notable players such as Chuck Brown (Telegraph Canyon, Andy Pickett Band), Chris Curiel (Swirve), Austin Kroll (Jake Paleschic), and The Good Show’s Tom Urquhart.

“My Favorite Things” –– Lindby (ft.

The Hendersons). For their fifth Christmas

music collection, eclectic rock/jazz/pop/ everything outfit Lindby recruited ’60s psych-folk rockers The Hendersons for a collaboration. The standout from the foursong EP of mostly sanguine and festive tunes is this spin on another vintage Christmas staple.

The Hendersons’ Nolan Robertson gives proper due to the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with his tender command of the song’s

Dreamy Life Records and Music (1002 S. Main St., 817-733-5463) isn’t the newest shop around, but its location is. Crammed into what used to be MASS’s game room, the local record label/retailer’s space is small but jammed to max capacity with an acutely curated variety of used records across multiple genres, plus some new records and lots of locals, much of which is everything Dreamy Life Records has released in physical format. And like Off the Record, it’s handily located about 10 steps from a bar. The coolest records I saw there recently: “One Step Beyond” by Madness and a Pac-Man Christmas album, the sleeve of which exhorts you to “introduce your child to the magic circle of imagination.”

Finally, there’s Chief Records (140 E. Exchange Av., Ste 135, 817-624-8449), a store in the back of the Souvenir Megaplex in the Stockyards. Unsurprisingly, Chief carries a lot of country, but it also has plenty of rock and pop (and about six feet of shelves dedicated to bluegrass, plus a separate section for Elvis).

If I hadn’t already blown $41 at Panther City Vinyl, I’d have grabbed a live Deodato album.

Besides a pretty bitchin’ Dale Earnhardt clock, the other hella tite find at Chief was the 1979 self-titled debut of Mineral Wells Southernrock trio Blackhorse.

So, yes, people still buy vinyl records, and it’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be slowing anytime soon. But like every trend, its momentum depends on your participation, so stop by one of these stores this holiday season and grab some wax for someone you love, even if that audiophile’s ears are your own. l memorable and always-a-bit-creepy-for-aChristmas-song melody.

“I Do Dear, I Do” –– Brock Miller.

Local guitar-man Brock Miller (Andy Pickett Band) just recently posted this take on Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ morose ballad. Miller’s melodic Tele mastery seizes much-deserved focus, brightly penetrating the track’s midnight-dark reverb-drenched vibe. Miller’s vulnerable voice gives weight to Cave’s somber lyrics about the begrudging holiday well-wishing of a past lover.

“Execution by Christmas Lights” –– Flickerstick. Nothing says “happy holidays”

like an absolutely heart-crushing, tearstreaming, six-minute epic emotional journey.

On this closer from 2001’s Welcoming Home the Astronauts, distant and needling Morse code signals are a backdrop to sparse and echoladen guitar as vocalist Brandin Lea delivers a masterful full-throated primal lament. At the halfway point, thumping kick drum pumps below crawling bass and choral synths as the song slowly builds into a satisfying cascading climactic release into distorted feedback. –– Patrick Higgins Contact HearSay at hearsay@fwweekly.com.

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Andrea Bocelli 7:30pm Wed. $83-365. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-7453000.

Corrosion of Conformity, Kyng, Mothership, 333, Kill Devil Hill 3:33pm Sat. $33-100. Arlington Backyard, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington. 817769-1748.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w/Wynton Marsalis 7:30pm Wed. $52-234. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas. 214-6920203.

U PCOM ING C ONCERT S Gary Allan 8pm Sat, Feb 16. $45-65. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800622-6317.

Marc Anthony 8pm Thu, Feb 14. $66-475. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-7453000.

Toni Braxton, SWV 7:30pm Sat, Jan 26. $54-269.50.

Toyota Music Factory, 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving. 972-810-1499.

Bring Me the Horizon, The Fever 333 7pm Fri, Feb 8. $45. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas.

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Michael Bublé 8pm Mon, Mar 25. $70-750.

American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

Mariah Carey 8pm Wed, Feb 27. Toyota Music Factory, 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving. 972-8101499.

Kelly Clarkson, Brynn Cartelli 7pm Thu, Feb 28. $39404. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Jesse Cook 8pm Fri, Feb 1. $32-47. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Chip Davis 7:30pm Fri, Dec 28. $50-132. Bass Hall, 555 Commerce St, FW. 817-212-4280.

Disturbed, Three Days Grace 7:30pm Sat, Jan 26. $30-280. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Il Divo 8:30pm Sat, Dec 22. $59-595. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Dropkick Murphys, Booze & Glory, Lenny Lashley, Amigo the Devil 6:45pm Sun, Feb 24. $35.

Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Douglas 8pm Wed, Dec 19. $32.50-42.50. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Fleetwood Mac 8pm Thu, Feb 7. $69-1,255.

American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

John Fogerty 8pm Fri, Jan 25. $45-75. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800622-6317.

Dillon Francis, Alison Wonderland 8pm Thu, Feb 7. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

Halestorm, In This Moment 6:45pm Wed, Dec 12. $45-70. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Elton John 8pm Fri-Sat, Dec 14-15. $132-2,079.08.

American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

Robert Earl Keen 7:30pm Sat, Dec 29. $55-88. Bass Hall, 555 Commerce St, FW. 817-212-4280.

KISS 7:30pm Wed, Feb 20. $65-125. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-7453000.

Lights All Night w/Kaskade, Excision, Sofi Tukker, Jai Wolf, Diplo, Tiësto, Gucci Mané, Rezz, What So Not, Mr. Carmack, Ekali, Anti Up, Shiba San, Funtcase, Nora en Pure, Eprom, Bleep Bloop, 1788-L, Charlesthefirst, Hotel Garuda, Josh Pan, Luca Lush, Pat Lok, Phaseone, Tynan, G-Rex, Quix Fri-Sat, Dec 28-29. $119.95-449.95. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas.

Lynyrd Skynyrd 8pm Mon, Dec 31. $86-375.

WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800-622-6317.

Meek Mill 8pm Fri, Feb 22. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Metric, Zoé, July Talk 7pm Fri, Mar 1. $41-149.

Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

Midland 8pm Fri, Jan 18. $35-85. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800622-6317.

Steve Miller Band 8pm Sun, Dec 30. $75-250.

WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800-622-6317.

Michael Martin Murphey 7:30pm Mon, Dec 17. $38.50-83. Bass Hall, 555 Commerce St, FW. 817-735-0204.

Muse 7:30pm Sun, Feb 24. $64-404. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-7453000.

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TYLA YAWEH • DAGHE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Weird & Wild Waynesdays

HAPPY HOUR 2-8 • NEW HOME OF DREAMY LIFE RECORDS

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(Just North of Rosedale on Main)

Open Mic w/ Joshua Ryan Jones

12 SUN /1 6

1002 S. Main St

Three Rose Charm Summerjob

FRI 12/7 8P

FRI 12/7 6P

Crosstown Sounds

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SUN, FEB 17

WED, FEB 21

SAT, MAR 3 SAT・12/9 sold out H.E.R.

FRI・3/8

Kacey Musgraves sold out

MON・4/29 Dream Theater

SAT・5/31 Judas Priest

SUN, APR 7

MON, APR 15

12/20 A CANNABIS CHRISTMAS W/ CURREN$Y 12/22 MESSER 12/23 YK OSIRIS 12/26 lOCAl SHOWCASE 12/29 THE BlACK ANGElS 12/31 NYE: ISHI 1/10 COMETHAzINE 1/12 GNASH 1/14 THE MURDER CITY DEVIlS 1/18 MICK JENKINS 1/19 TYlER CARTER 1/22 JOYCE MANOR 1/23 FlAW

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FRI 12/7 DANGITS KILLER HEARTS KINKY PINKY

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every tuesday

THURS 12/6 @7PM

reD YOUNG & his hOT hOrNs

FORT WORTH FIRE BEATS

TickeTs available aT scaTjazzlOUNGe.cOm

SAT 12/8 @4PM

“100 BEST” JAZZ CLUBS IN THE WORLD

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FRI 12/14 @6PM

Downstairs Sundance Square

GUNSLINGERS NATION PRESENTS

THe FINISH LINE SAT 12/8

thu 12/13

Cody Canada & the Departed

Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers

Charlie Farley

Lenny Cooper, Young Gunner

fri 12/7

SAT 12/8

MUDD FLUX FROM THE GRAVE DEAD HAWKE GHOSTS OF NOVEMBER

A Ghetto Child’s Christmans Tale By: Onyx King

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DECEMBER 12/8 Fender Benders 12/15 104 Whiskey 12/29 Rowdy Decker 1/1 Blue Wisky

darts pool shuftle boaRd

MARK MCKINNEY wed 12/19 @7PM

Mario Cruz & Friends Holiday special fri 12/21 @9pm

peter more’s

TUESDAY karaoke w/FREE Tacos

Holiday homecoming

Game Day Specials

sat12/22 @8pm

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New Year’s eve ParTY w/

Jim Milan’s BUCKET LIST JAZZ BAND

D E C E M B E R 5 -1 1 , 2 0 1 8

SUN 12/9 (11A) LOLA’S LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET

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annual christmas pot luck party w/ thE coachmEn Sat 12/29

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THU 12/6 SAT 12/8

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Trivia

Panther City Bar Bazaar

JakE hookEr & thE lost cowboy band

SAT Dreamy Life Records Christmas Show 12/8

rob dixon & thE lost cowboy band

SUN 12/9

NEW YEARS EVE moN 12/31

party favors black EyEd pEas champagnE toast balloon drop

Live Band SUN: 4-10pm

THE COACHMEN FRI: 6-1AM, SAT: 7-2, SUN 4-10

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Open Mic w/ Hayden Miller

MON Open Mic Comedy w/ Monna 12/10 TUE 12/11

Song Swap

WED 12/12

Pool Tournament

continued from page57 Nothing More, Of Mice and Men, Badflower, Palisades 6:30pm Fri, Mar 22. $26.50.

Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas.

800-745-3000.

One Night of Queen 7:30pm Tue, Mar 19. $33-66.

Bass Hall, 555 Commerce St, FW. 817-2124280.

P!nk, Julia Michaels 7:30pm Sun, Mar 24. $58625. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Pitbull 9pm Fri, Feb 22. $85-250. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville.

800-622-6317.

Playboi Carti 8pm Fri, Dec 21. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

Rebelution 9pm Fri, Feb 1. $32.50. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. 800-7453000.

The Revivalists 8pm Wed, Mar 27. $45. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. 800-7453000.

Lionel Richie 9pm Fri, Mar 1. $95-200. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800-622-6317.

Sam Riggs 8pm Fri, Jan 25. $15. Arlington Backyard, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington. 817769-1748.

Roberto Carlos 8pm Tue, Mar 26. $39.95-234.

Toyota Music Factory, 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving. 972-810-1499.

Snails 8pm Fri, Dec 14. $30-64. Southside Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. 800-7453000.

Marco Antonio Solis 8pm Fri, Jan 1. Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S Fitzhugh Av, Dallas. 800-7453000.

Justin Timberlake 7:30pm Thu, Jan 24. $49-750.

Toyota Music Factory, 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving. 972-810-1499.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra 3pm & 7pm Sat, Dec 22. $58.50-79.50. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Av, Dallas. 800-745-3000.

2 Cellos 3pm & 8pm Sat, Feb 19. $69.50-350.

Toyota Music Factory, 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving. 972-810-1499.

Clay Walker, Tracy Lawrence 7pm Sat, Jan 26. $30-65. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800-622-6317.

Charlie Wilson 8pm Sat, Feb 23. $60-100.

WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800-622-6317.

Winner 8pm Tue, Jan 22. $99.50-234. Toyota Music Factory, 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving.

972-810-1499.

Chris Young 8pm Fri, Dec 28. $65-500. WinStar World Casino & Resort, 777 Casino Av, Thackerville. 800-622-6317.

C L U B S R O C K Curtain Club, 2800 Main St, Dallas. 214-742-6207.

Fri: Razorblade Dolls, American Shit Storm, Solemn Assembly, ManifestiV. Sat: Booty & The Hoefish, Safety Meeting.

Gas Monkey Bar & Grill, 10261 Technology Blvd E, Dallas. 214-350-1904. Wed: Todd Stewart. Thu: The Halftones. Fri: The Supervillains, Shaka, The Brokes. Sat: The Black Dahlia Murder, Havok, Ghoul, Devourment, Gost, Skeletal Remains, Anathemic.

Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Av, Dallas. 214-8249933. Wed: A.C.E., Jacob Furr. Thu: Maggie Rose, Colter Wall. Fri: Penny & Sparrow, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners. Sat: Ryan Wilcox & The Sunday Shakes. Sun: The Oh Hellos.

Lola’s Saloon, 2736 W 6th St, FW. 817-877-0666.

Wed: Big Mike Richardson. Fri: Killer Hearts, The Dangits, Kinky Pinky. Sat: Matt Tedder Trio. Sun: Further North, Forever Starts Day, Select a Bonus, Bedside Manor, Guilt Trippers. Tue: Silhouette of Nude.

Magnolia Motor Lounge, 3005 Morton St, FW. 817332-3344. Wed: Daniel Markham & His Compadres.

Thu: Johnny Chops & The Razors, Fort Defiance, Nick Name. Fri: Atlantis Aquarius. Sat: Will Hobbs.

Sun: Guthrie Kennard, songwriters showcase. Mon:

Big Mike Richardson, Chris Holt, Gary Grammer.

Tue: Ansley Dougherty.

Shipping and Receiving, 201 S Calhoun St, FW. 817887-9313. Sat: Rage Out Arkestra, Urban Pioneers.

Tue: Jim Milan’s Bucket List Jazz Band.

Trailer Park Fort Worth, 2735 W 5th St, FW. Fri: Metalachi. Sat: Twista.

Trees, 2709 Elm St, Dallas. 214-741-1122. Thu: Yung Pinch, Tyla Yaweh, Daghe. Fri: Young Nudy, Lil Keed.

Sat: Kottonmouth Kings, Ronnie Blaze, Whyte Noize, Tyler Sloan, Band Nerds, Night School Ninjas, Nyro the Madman. Sun: Metalachi. Tue: Amber Liu, Justin Park.

E C L E C T I C The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St, Dallas. 214-9326501. Sun: Bri Steves, Tone Stith.

Canton Hall, 2727 Canton St, Dallas. Wed: The Devil Wears Prada, Roots Above and Branches Below, Fit for a King, ‘68. Fri: Kurt Vile & The VIolators, Jessica Pratt.

Sat: Myles Kennedy, Walking Papers.

Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St, Denton. 940-3202000. Wed: A Taste of Herb. Thu: Matt Grigsby, Phelps Family Band. Fri: The Mother Hips. Sun: Penny Jo Pullus, Amanda Pruitt, Petra Kelly & Matt Shasteen.

Deep Ellum Art Co., 3200 Commerce St, Dallas. 214697-8086. Wed: Mali Music, Barry Brewer. Thu: Laplux. Fri: Jamily Sampler, Mojo EP release.

The Double Wide, 3510 Commerce St, Dallas. 469872-0191. Fri: Tom Waits tribute w/Ottoman Turks, Billy Law, The Gawd Almighties, 40 Acre Mule. Sat: Hellions, Lizzie Boredom, Blood Letters. Mon: DJ Joey Scandalous. Tue: Kevin Krauter, Video Age. Fat Daddy’s, 6730 Fossil Bluff Dr, Fort Worth. 817-7682960. Thu: Forever Mac. Fri: Mo Jiles, Aliza Ford. Sat: Infinite Journey, Desperado. Tue: Live band karaoke w/ Overdrive.

Fat Daddy’s, 781 W Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-0188.

Wed: Live band karaoke w/Overdrive. Thu: Modern Day Cowboys. Fri: Windbreakers, Deric Merrill. Sat: Def Leggend. Sun: Jesse Jennings & friends.

Fort Worth Live, 306 N Houston St, FW. Wed: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Thu: Peter Mulvey, Matt the Electrician. Fri: Webb Wilder. Sat: Kevin Aldridge. Sun: Zac Wilkerson, Bobby Duncan.

Fred’s, 915 Currie St, FW. 817-332-0083. Thu: Big Mike Richardson. Fri: Chris Ruest Band, Tennessee Dixon.

Sat: Frankie Leonie, Julia Kate Snow, Phoenix Rose.

Sun: Matt Tedder, Guthrie Kennard.

Fred’s TCU, 3505 Bluebonnet Cir, FW. 817-916-4650.

Wed: Lucas Coté. Fri: Steve Hamende.

House of Blues, 2200 N Lamar St, Dallas. 214-978-BLUE. Wed: Dave Barnes, Royal Teeth. Thu: Amine, Cat Garner. Sun: John Butler Trio, Lauren Sanderson. Tue: Ladarius Daniels, 6lack.

The Kessler, 1230 W Davis St, Dallas. 214-272-8346.

Wed: Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner, Whitney Rose, Joshua Ray Walker. Fri: Ryan Bingham. Sat: Joy Williams, Anthony Da Costa.

Main at South Side, 1002 S Main St, FW. Fri: Devi, A,ndi, Bl_ank, Chase Jewell.

Scat Jazz Lounge, 111 W 4th St, FW. 817-870-9100.

Wed: Alcedrick Todd Group. Thu-Fri: Ricki Derek. Sat: Liz Mikel. Sun: Black Dog jam. Tue: Straight Ahead.

The Statler, 1914 Commerce St, Dallas. 214-459-3930.

Fri: Primadonna. Sat: Bastards of Soul.

Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Pl, Grand Prairie. 888-929-7849. Mon: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones.

Willhoite’s, 432 S Main St, Grapevine. 817-481-7511.

Wed: Big Daddy. Thu: Strangle Love. Fri-Sat: The Poor Dogs. Sun: Colin Boyd.

C O U N T R Y Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, FW. 817-624-8118.

Fri: American Aquarium. Sat: Wade Bowen.

Li’l Red’s Longhorn Saloon, 121 W Exchange Av, FW. 817-740-0078. Thu: Raised Right Men. Fri: Mark Fields Band. Sat: Johnny Rodriguez.

Stagecoach Ballroom, 2516 E Belknap St, FW. 817-8312261. Fri: Michael Cote Band. Sat: Dr. Honky Tonk.

White Elephant Saloon, 106 E Exchange Av, FW. 817624-8273. Wed: Morris McCann. Thu: Briana Adams.

Fri: Rider. Sat: Stephen Pointer, Landon Bullard. Sun: Zach Pack. Mon: Rachel Stacy. Tue: Texas Music showcase.

B L U E S Keys Lounge, 5677 Westcreek Ct, FW. 817-292-8627.

Wed: Fatt Chedder. Thu: Holland K. Smith. Fri: Rumble Kings. Sat: Suzie Q, Jimmy Wallace, Jerry Don Branch.

Sun: Jerry’s blues jam.