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February 2015
If everybody’s working for the weekend, a leisurely brunch is the reward. Unlike breakfast, often consumed in a hurry (if at all), brunch is best drawn out with decadent dishes and good conversation. It’s what inspires folks to climb out of bed and into a Bloody Mary, or three. Here are some of Fort Worth’s best brunch spots. by Celestina Blok
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When Kurt Haman joined the Fort Worth community nine years ago, he was moved by the spirit of giving that permeates the community. Under Haman’s leadership, not only has Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth received the Elite of Lexus Award every year, but he has made it a priority to do his part to improve the communities in which he does business, earning him Hometown Hero honors.
Throughout his nine-year tenure as General Manager of Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth, Haman has ensured community involvement and volunteerism throughout the entire Sewell Fort Worth organization, with philanthropic efforts focusing in the areas of children’s health, education, and the fight against cancer. His heroic list of local volunteer pursuits includes Wish With Wings Vice President, Ronald McDonald House Board Member, Fort Worth Teaching Chairs of Excellence, Joan Katz Breast Center, Texas Health Resources, and Founding Member of Fort Worth Luxury Group – supporting more than 25 Tarrant County charities.
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the mustsee live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
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I grew up In a faIrly regImented household when It came to meals. Breakfast was always before 8 a.m., lunch was at noon and dinner at 6:00. If you decided to sleep in, you paid for it by having to wait for lunch. It’s just the way it was. That’s why I think as an adult, brunch is the highlight of the weekend.
In our cover story this month, food writer Celestina Blok shares some of the best places to rise and dine in Fort Worth (page 42). I can truthfully say that I’ve been to every restaurant on the list, and they are all worthy of inclusion. Many of them stick with the classics such as eggs Benedict, while others serve mid-morning dishes on overdrive.
I’ve added a few of these offerings to my must-try list after reading the story, such as Pacific Table’s lobster meat and white cheddar omelet or the Tiramisu French Toast from Max’s Wine Dive.
The food options really are limitless. For example, you might have a burger and a stack of syrupy pancakes on the same plate, and that’s perfectly acceptable. Plus, there’s always bacon involved, which is a reason to celebrate in and of itself. But I had no idea that The Bearded Lady is serving a “turnt up” Bloody Mary where the straw is made of bacon. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Let this issue inspire your weekend agenda. Grab a group of friends and gravitate to one of the 20 brunch spots for a drawn-out feeding frenzy comprised of decadent dishes, creative cocktails and good conversation.
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Let me start off by saying that I love your magazine, and I absolutely love your most recent article “People of the Year.” I am friends and go to church with Kent, and I feel blessed to know him.
So I’m writing to you to comment on the font that was chosen for that article. I know this is very random, but I am an optometrist and I am a low-vision specialist who works with people that are in different stages of blindness. I am also over 40 and require a bifocal
to read. I found the font chosen for this article nearly impossible to read. Maybe it was because of the reversed contrast, but I think it was mostly the style and size. I truthfully could barely read it, and I’m saddened to think of how many others couldn’t read it. I am told daily by my patients, “I gave up the Star-Telegram because their printing was so bad!” Just FWI! —Kory
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Gail Bennison lives to write. She mostly enjoys writing about people, art and culture, and history. This month Gail contributes a feature in our culture section (page 28) about a local woman who started a Writer’s Boot Camp to help build better writers in the area. Gail also wrote a feature about Lena Pope and the organization’s 85th anniversary this year. To read more, turn to page 66.
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Holland Sanders, style extraordinaire, is a blogger who loves celebrating the evolving world of fashion. Through her blog, Haute Holland, she introduces readers to the hottest trends and latest fashion topics. Flip to page 30 to see Holland’s take on Pantone’s color of the year.
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the Escapes feature in this issue, Kyle Whitecotton writes about the best beer towns in the nation. “The top brew towns are those that offer a dense gathering of exceptional craft breweries operating within a community that thrives on passion for taste and tradition.” Beer geeks should turn to page 20 to read more.
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Jessy Diamba moved here from France when he was 8 years old. He plans on someday working as a journalist for a major English or French TV news network. Jessy wants to travel the world and cover breaking news on topics that matter. This month, he contributed a Be Well feature on the advantages/dangers of detox diets. To read more, turn to page 32.
are always looking for fresh talent. If you are a writer, illustrator or photographer, please send your work samples and resume to Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com. If you want to get a comment or suggestion to one of our current contributors, please send to that same email address. We want to hear from you. 3 5 2 4 6 1
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Celestina Blok is busy. She’s been moonlighting as freelance writer for several years now, contributing to the Fort Worth Business Press, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Foodie, Indulge, Texas Highways and, of course, Fort Worth, Texas magazine. This month Celestina wrote our cover story (page 42) about the best places to brunch in Fort Worth. “It’s [brunch] what inspires folks to climb out of bed and into a Bloody Mary, or three. Here are some of Fort Worth’s best brunch spots, with plenty of choices for buttery-rich menu items as well as budgetfriendly, after-church appropriate, healthconscience and boozy options, too.”
6Courtney Dabney is hometown girl, with degrees from Arlington Heights (where she now serves on the PTSA), TCU and Dallas Theological Seminary. This month she reviewed Le Cep, the new French restaurant in Fort Worth (page 110). We love any place where you can get eight courses in one sitting.
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In this issue, we serve up some of the best places to brunch in the area. For a behindthe-scene’s look at a few of our favorite spots on the list, visit fwtx.com/videos. You will discover plenty of choices for buttery, rich menu items as well as budget-friendly, after-church-appropriate, health conscience and boozy options, too.
Cooking columnist Nancy Farrar lived in New Orleans for about three years and returned to Texas with many delicious recipes. Visit fwtx.com/videos to see what Nancy is cookin’ up to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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Move over cronuts; Bon Appétit magazine has named the kolache as the No. 1 baked good of 2015. Luckily, Fort Worth now has Pearl Snap Kolaches so locals can get their fix.
| by FWtX staff |
What is it? For those of you living under a rock, a kolache (pronounced KO-LA-CHEE) is based on the fruit-filled pastries from Central Europe. They have become a Texas-by-way-of-theCzech Republic tradition and an excellent alternative to bagels, muffins or doughnuts.
Where can i get one?
Pearl Snap Kolaches
4006 White Settlement Road Fort Worth 76107
817.233.8899 pskolaches.com
Why did they do it? Fort Worth friends, Wade Chappell and Greg Saltsman, couldn’t find an acceptable kolache anywhere in Fort Worth and decided to change that. Not knowing anything about how to make them, they traveled far and wide across the state of Texas, speaking to experts and learning the craft. Recently they opened Pearl Snap Kolaches (named for the type of button found on Western shirts), and locals are quickly making it a part of their morning rituals.
What’s on the menu?
Sausage & Cheese Kolache, $25
Our secret recipe dough filled with all beef, Texas sausage and sharp cheddar cheese. Sold by the dozen.
Sausage, Cheese & Jalapeño Kolache, $25
Our secret recipe dough filled with all beef, Texas sausage, sharp cheddar cheese and jalapeño. Sold by the dozen.
Cream Cheese Kolache, $25
Our secret recipe dough filled with our sweet cream cheese filling. Sold by the dozen.
Texas-Roasted, Gourmet Coffee, $20
Medium-bodied roast that pairs well with any of our kolaches. Sold by the gallon and includes cups, sweeteners and creamer.
cheF Brian olenjacK was recently ousted from his namesake Arlington restaurant, Olenjack’s Grille, which he opened in 2007. Sources say that he and the investors decided to part ways, but Olenjack was considering new options.
One of those opportunities was to join the Reata Restaurant chef team for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Olenjack is running Reata at the Backstage, which is a member-only club with full-service lunch and dinner during the show that runs from Jan. 16 through Feb. 7.
This isn’t Olenjack’s first rodeo with Reata’s culinary team. He was at the restaurant’s original Fort Worth location from December 1995 through April 1998. —FWTX Staff
one of the MoSt awarded wInerIeS In texaS, Messina Hof, recently opened in historic downtown Grapevine in the reconstructed Wallis Hotel at 201 S. Main St. The winemaking heritage of the Bonarrigo family dates back six generations to Messina, Sicily.
Messina Hof in Grapevine is an urban winery, which is a trendy way of describing the fact that it exists in an urban setting versus a pastoral one.
They serve wine on tap to ensure no loss of quality and guarantee that every glass poured is the same freshness. The winery boasts that serving wine on tap will also keep approximately 6,500 empty bottles out of landfills annually.
This location will feature wine tastings, premium flights and event space. Just like the other two locations, Messina Hof will still have a display of gourmet food and retail items along with exclusive club memberships. For more information, visit messinahof.com or call 817.442.VINE. —FWTX Staff
In March r ahr & SonS wIll launch a new lIMItededItIon, four-pack SerIeS called hell’S half acre. Iron Joe is a unique beer in this series that combines Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle Strong Scotch Ale with Avoca Coffee Roasters’ Noir cold brew. Local beer and java drinkers will be in beverage heaven.
“Iron Joe is one of our top three small batch beers,” said Fritz Rahr, owner of Rahr & Sons. “Our fans ask about it often, so it was an obvious choice to start with for our Hell’s Half Acre series.”
This has been a work in progress. For the last four years, Rahr & Sons has teamed up with Avoca to brew Iron Joe,
testing many different coffee roasts with Iron Thistle.
“We’ve found the perfect Iron Joe flavor with our Noir cold brew,” said Garold LaRue, owner of Avoca Coffee Roasters. “It has notes of dark cherry and chocolate, which complement the caramel flavors of Iron Thistle.”
Named after the infamous area of Fort Worth during the late 19th and early 20th century, the Hell’s Half Acre series will feature small batch offerings and seasonal brews. Fans should look for the release of Rahr & Sons’ new Pumpkin Ale in the fall.
In other exciting news for Rahr & Sons: As of Jan. 19, more than 800 nationwide Chili’s locations will begin offering a new menu showcasing two new rib flavors. The Craft Beer BBQ Baby Back Ribs will feature a sauce using Rahr & Sons Brewing Co.’s summer seasonal Summertime Wheat.
—FWTX Staff
Beer geeks already know that the good stuff can’t be found at the local liquor store. Read on for some of best beer towns in the nation.
| by Kyle whitecotton |
Craft brewers—those small, independent artists of the trade—usually stay local, choosing to focus their energy on technique rather than marketing and distribution. The result, aside from exceptional flavor, is an opportunity for beer connoisseurs to visit the country’s best small towns and partake in the freshest and finest beers around. The top brew towns are those that offer a dense gathering of exceptional craft breweries operating within a community that thrives on passion for taste and
tradition. Here are four of the best: asheville, n.c. With 20 craft breweries and counting—more per capita than any other U.S. city—Asheville is for beer connoisseurs what Napa Valley is for wine enthusiasts. With local breweries like Highland Brewing Co., Thirsty Monk and Wicked Weed Brewing, each offering its own unique atmosphere, flavor and character, it’s no surprise Asheville was named “Beer City, USA” four years in a row. Asheville also plays host to a wide selection of beer celebrations throughout the year
like Brewgrass Festival, Winter Warmer Beer Festival and Asheville Beer Week. But what sets Asheville apart is that all of this, including a rich culinary scene, more than 30 art galleries and an eclectic downtown district, is set in the heart of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.
bend, ore. Whether you’re making turns on the snowy slopes of Mt. Bachelor, hiking the Green Lakes Basin in the Three Sisters Wilderness, or ripping down raging rapids on the Deschutes River, nothing punctuates a great outdoor adventure like an ice-cold craft beer. And nowhere pairs beer with adventure better than Bend. Set out on the Bend Ale Trail to discover the town’s 14 breweries and sample suds like Mirror Pond Pale Ale from Deschutes Brewery, WinterMint Black Ale from Riverbend Brewing Company, and Paddleboard Porter from Cascade Lakes Brewing Company. Then fill your growler with some local brew at the gas station, the car wash or the convenience store. But visit Bend with caution; the locals here have a saying: Whoever visits Bend, moves to Bend.
burlington, Vt. The unique climate and long growing season of the Lake Champlain region in Vermont favor award-winning wine production, but the region also fosters a proud and dedicated artisan craft beer industry inspired by the
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humble desire to make great beer. The best Vermont breweries—like The Alchemist, who focus all of their attention on brewing only one beer—are small batch breweries, using original recipes. The state is covered in breweries, but Burlington is the hub with a dense population of brewers, including Infinity Brewing Company, who use only local ingredients, the popular but always modest Switchback Brewing Company and the state’s oldest brewer, Vermont Pub and Brewery. Simply put, in Vermont they brew what they want, when they want, so passion and creativity are always revitalized.
Fort Collins, Colo. Craft beer may not have started in Colorado, but with nearly 230 established breweries—more than 10 percent of the nations craft breweries—Colorado is the heart of great beer. The Rocky Mountains boast the likes of Breckenridge Brewery, Aspen Brewing Company and Ska Brewing Company in Durango, but the Front Range is the place to be for a long list of savory suds, and it all begins in Fort Collins. The big kids on the block are New Belgium Brewing, the nation’s third largest micro-brewery and makers of Fat Tire and Sunshine Wheat, and Odell Brewing Company, the birthplace of 90 Schilling and Easy Street Wheat. But this college town is full of hidden gems and nano-breweries like Freedom’s Edge, Black Bottle and Equinox Brewing in Old Town. When your glass is empty, just head south for Longmont, Boulder and Denver for more of Colorado’s great craft breweries.
Chocolate lovers, it’s time to indulge in a Chocolate Affair at Central Market. Featuring the sinful temptations of chocolate in all its decadent forms. From gourmet chocolate bars full of unique and exotic flavors to handmade pastries, cakes, gelato, and so much more. So give in to temptation and have a Chocolate Affair, February 4 through 17.
For more information on exhibits and performances, go to fwtx.com and click on culture.
Take Two: George Catlin Revisits the West is on exhibit through May 31 at the Sid Richardson Museum.
| by fWtX Staff |
On loan from the n ational Gallery of a rt, George Catlin’s work illustrates the cultures of the American Indians living west of the Mississippi in the 1830s.
“The National Gallery of Art is very pleased to join with The Sid Richardson Museum in presenting an important group of paintings by George Catlin, one of the first artists to record the appearance and customs of Native Americans living in the West,” said Earl A. Powell III, director, National Gallery of Art. “We are especially pleased that the paintings will remain on
view through the school year, providing many opportunities for educational programming.”
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., George Catlin was a self-taught artist, author, entrepreneur and ethnographer. While Catlin was trained in the law, he chose art instead. Knowing in the 1830s that American Indian cultures were vanishing, Catlin made it his mission to record native life in the Americas for future generations.
The 17 paintings on exhibit portray eight different tribes, including the Caddo, Comanche and Kiowa (Texas tribes that Cat-
lin encountered in the Arkansas Territory) and the Cheyenne, Mandan, Ojibwa, Pawnee and Sioux Plains Indian.
Also on loan and on exhibit is a rare edition of one of the most famous books published in the 19th century on the American Indian entitled Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American Indians.
“We are delighted that our first loan exhibition from the National Gallery of Art features a selection from George Catlin’s Cartoon Collection,” said Mary Burke, director of the Sid Richardson Museum.
“Thirteen of the works have never been exhibited in Texas.”
Catlin visited 48 Indian tribes and completed more than 500 paintings depicting everyday life such as buffalo hunts, dances, games, amusements, rituals and religious ceremonies. These paintings were known as the Indian Gallery. In 1852 Catlin had to forfeit the Indian Gallery to pay off his creditors. He then started working on what became known as his second Indian Gallery, which he referred to as his Cartoon Collection.
Instead of painting with oil on canvas, Catlin painted the cartoons with oil on card stock, which he then mounted on paperboard. For convenience during his travels, he also painted an oval around the edge of many of his paintings instead of using a frame.
“Catlin’s art is a natural fit for our museum since Charles Russell and Frederic Remington, two of the most prominent artists in our permanent collection, also devoted themselves to Western themes, with a great awareness of what was unfolding in the West during their lifetime,” said Burke. “Catlin, who recorded the cultural life of the Native Americans he encountered on his travels west of the Mississippi in the 1830s, painted anticipating a time in the future when the manners and customs of the American Indian would be lost. Remington and Russell, who depicted life in the post-Civil War American West, painted with a sense of nos-
talgia for a West that was then passing or had already passed.”
The guest curator for this exhibit is Brian W. Dippie, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Dr. Dippie is a specialist in the history of Western American art.
“Catlin was the most influential American Indian painter of the 19th century,” Dr. Dippie said, “because he showed Indian life in Indian country—not just portraits, but in fact scenes of buffalo hunts, village life, dances, and amusements— that he had witnessed. He was a participant-observer. His claim on the public’s attention was his conviction that Indian cultures were vanishing and would be known by future generations only through the visual record he was preserving. He had hoped to acquaint the world with the features and customs of a noble but dying race through paintings, prose and lectures that would serve as their monument after civilization had eradicated
every other trace of their existence. His pictorial history is the most complete collection of paintings that show Native American cultures in the West in the 1830s. There is no body of artistic images of the Indians comparable to Catlin’s in terms of being early and influential because of his exhibitions and books.”
“This second take on his subjects is important in understanding his circumstances and in understanding the enlarged record of the American Indian that he provided,” said Dippie. “The two goals of the exhibition are to illuminate the guiding principles behind Catlin's entire enterprise and to focus on Southern Plains subjects with a Texas twist.”
Admission is free to the museum, which is open daily except for major holidays, at 309 Main St. in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. For information, go to sidrichardsonmuseum.org or call 817.332.6554.
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city that is continually improving while staying true to its deep Texas roots.”
This phoTo-driven book Takes readers from The heriTage of forT WorTh, “Where The WesT begins,” to the modern and contemporary development of our city today. Photos of downtown skyscrapers and the Fort Worth Museum of Science side-by-side show the intriguing blend of historic and contemporary architecture that surrounds us every day. Readers will be shown what was once a frontier outpost is now a modern metropolis with a diverse economy. The conductive business environment has attracted numerous international corporations like American Airlines, Pier 1 Imports and RadioShack, among others. Much of the success has reflected from Fort Worth’s fortress of knowledge: education. Education in Fort Worth ranges from outstanding public and private schools to multiple universities in and around the metroplex. Readers will find a helpful breakdown of the many educational options, especially when it comes to universities. Fort Worth would not be the city it is without its fan base. From the Texas Motor Speedway to the Cowboys Stadium and the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, sports are also part of our modern heritage. Structures such as these show our Texas roots coinciding with urban innovation. The Urban Village Development Program is another contributor to Fort Worth’s success. Launched in 2002, the program is an innovative approach to urban living by creating micro communities, essentially “cities within a city.” Fort Worth: Energized for the Future is an essential for all coffee tables in the metroplex. From our heritage to our future, the best characteristics of Fort Worth are photographed and presented in a fun, reminiscing form. —Lexi Johnson
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N
o matter the level of experience or chosen genre, writing is not easy, says Fort Worth Writer’s Boot Camp founder Rachel Pilcher.
“It can be lonely,” she says.
The Fort Worth native and longtime English teacher currently works as a librarian at Trimble Technical High School. Pilcher launched the Writer’s Boot Camp in the La Mancha Business Center on West Berry Street on May 10, 2014.
“I began thinking about starting some kind of writing workshop about two years ago,” Pilcher says. “The idea was that someday I would be able to help writers develop their craft. I need help getting motivated to write. I love writing, and when I’m actually doing it, I feel like I’m accomplishing some-
thing, but it’s hard to get going. Many writers have the same problem.”
The Boot Camp’s first classes began in July with a small but steady group of students. Writing courses included poetry, fiction, nonfiction, academic writing, blogging, screenwriting and publishing, overcoming writer’s block and navigating library systems. Pilcher called on fellow writer friends to serve as instructors. Fort Worth filmmaker Tom Huckabee taught screenwriting. Longtime journalists Todd Camp and Michael H. Price demonstrated collaboration on graphic novels. Tarrant County College beginning creative writing instructor, Logen Cure, taught poetry.
“Writing is a complicated experience because the act of writing is solitary for most people, but obviously the goal is communication with an audience,” Cure says. “Successful writing is a process, and outside feedback is part of that process. Writers simply cannot excel in a vacuum. Community is absolutely necessary.”
The Writer’s Boot Camp provides that community.
“Participants in workshops can take on new challenges and gain insight from experts,” Cure continues.
“It is difficult to find educational opportunities like this outside of academia, and in reality, writers are everywhere.”
“Rachel has done an outstanding job gathering instructors, and I am person-
ally grateful to have the increased access to experts outside of my own field.”
The most common issue writers have is the fear of doing it wrong, Pilcher says.
“One of the things I hope to offer is the creative writing classes you might be able to get if you were to go to college,” she says. “That helps to take away the fear.”
Mark A. Nobles, founder of Wildcatter Exchange, is also a filmmaker and an instructor at the Writer’s Boot Camp. “It’s another way to help me make a living as a writer and filmmaker,” he says. “There are classes there that I really want to take. Rachel is doing a great job.”
“For me, this is like sharing the wealth,” Pilcher says. “I want our students to be prepared to be successful. We are here to teach people to write but also provide a place to talk through things with other writers. Whenever anyone takes classes with us, we hope that whatever aspect we’ve taught them will help them grow.”
To learn more about Fort Worth Writer’s Boot Camp and see upcoming class schedules, visit fortworthwritersbootcamp.com.
Each year the design world’s authority on color, Pantone, selects one shade to reign as the “it” color for four sumptuous seasons of fashion. Marsala, a sophisticated, wine-inspired rich hue, has claimed the crown for 2015.
On the Lips
Rare Orchid, Aveda, $16; LemonGrass Aveda salon; lemongrasssalon.com
On the nAiLs
nuit, Dior, $24; neiman Marcus FW, neimanmarcus.com
Vintage Chanel Gold tone Drop earrings, $350; ReVint Boutique, revint-boutique. myshopify.com
Vintage 1960s pink Dress with Lace top, $89; ReVint Boutique, revint-boutique. myshopify.com
Dainty Rings | shape Rings, $15 each; Beehive Fort Worth, lovebeehive.com
Multi shade Quartz Ring, $32; Beehive Fort Worth, lovebeehive.com
For other features about wellness, go to fwtx.com and click on health.
As we usher in a healthier new year, should detox be a part of your regimen?
| by Jessy diamba |
One approach that’s been getting a lot of buzz for a while is a process called detoxification, or detox for short. Detoxification is the body’s natural process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. By removing pollutants from the blood in the liver, with help from the kidneys, intestines, lungs and lymph nodes, your body is left feeling clean and fresh.
There are dozens upon dozens of detox diets available, and one of the most popular is called the Master Cleanse diet. It’s a trend among celebrities.
Its rules are as follows:
1. Take a quart of warm salt water in the morning.
2. Drink a 60-ounce mixture of water, lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper throughout the day.
3. End with a cup of laxative tea in the evening.
Advocates for the diet suggest maintaining this routine for at least 10 days. In turn, you rest your body’s organs through fasting, stimulate the liver to drive toxins from your
body, improve blood circulation and refuel your physique with healthy nutrients. By now you might be thinking, “This sounds a bit extreme. Is it safe?” The verdict is still out, and experts disagree about the actual need for detox diets.
Brian Byrd, M.D., owner of Texas Family Medicine, weighs in on the topic. “Although I haven’t had training on detoxification and don’t use it as part of any treatment plans, a number of my patients have received it from other physicians, and a few have experienced benefit. There isn’t much data on its safety and efficacy so I tend to not use it. Fortunately, none of my patients who have received it have experienced adverse side effects.”
The first recommended step for most of these diet plans is to decrease your toxin intake. Eliminate coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, saturated fats and refined sugars, which act as barriers to the cleansing process. In addition, decrease the use of chemical-based household cleaners and personal health care products, such as shampoos, deodorants, and toothpastes, and use natural alternatives instead. Third, reduce your stress by practicing yoga and meditation.
Byrd, M.D.
But is detoxification truly beneficial?
There are many claims about what good things a detox diet can bring, from preventing disease to giving people more energy and focus. While some theories could be true, there is no present scientific evidence that detox diets help rid the body of toxins or that getting rid of these toxins will leave you a healthier, more energetic person.
Some studies have shown that fast and super low-calorie diets perpetually lower the body’s metabolism rate as it struggles to preserve energy. Once the dieter resumes eating, though, rapid weight gain occurs. Pregnant women and children shouldn’t try detoxing diets, as they constantly need nutrients for growth and development. Also anyone with health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease should refrain from this program and consult his or her doctor first.
If a detox diet seems peculiar to you, the best—and least expensive—alternative to it is regular exercise, plenty of sleep, enough water and eating your fruits and vegetables. Ultimately, the human body is designed to protect itself, and you can help it by consuming a range of healthy foods. For more information about detox diets or related topics concerning your weight, contact your doctor or a registered dietician.
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Since Mardi Gras falls in february, I thought it might be nice to share a couple of my old standby recipes that I’ve made so often over the years. After living in The Big Easy, I came away with a love for those spicy Cajun flavors and a handful of recipes that I’ve made again and again.
The Cajun Shrimp Boil recipe is super simple and combines huge, fresh Gulf shrimp, sweet corn-on-the-cob and kielbasa, all boiled together with zesty Zatarain’s spice bags. My secret is
to tear one bag of the Zatarain’s bags open during cooking to release all those whole spices into the water and onto your plate.
No plates or silverware allowed for this meal. Cover your table with newspaper, freezer paper or a red-checkered plastic tablecloth. Throw it all onto the table, and when dinner is over, just wrap it all up and throw it away.
The Crab Salad is also super easy and expands nicely for larger groups. It’s sweet and cold and crunchy from the sweet onion and celery.
And finally, Pecan Pralines. These are one of the easiest desserts to make, and I am not, I repeat NOT, a skilled candy maker or baker.
So if you don’t have a trip planned to the Crescent City this month, these simple crowdpleasing recipes can help bring the flavors of the bayou into your own kitchen.
So as they say down on the bayou, Laissez les bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll)! Watch me make Pecan Pralines at fwtx.com/ pecan-pralines.
Louisiana shrimp BoiL
• 3 packages Zatarain’s Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil (in bag)
• 3 T Zatarain’s Liquid Concentrated Shrimp & Crab Boil
• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges
• ¼ C salt
• 4 ears of corn-on-the-cob, cut in half (or use 8 frozen small corns)
• 2 lbs. kielbasa, cut into 3-inch chunks (or Andouille sausage)
• 2 lbs. large Gulf shrimp, heads removed, shells on Fill pot three-fourths full with water and bring to a boil. Add 2 Zatarain’s boiling bags (3rd bag gets torn open later), Zatarain’s liquid boil, lemons and onion and ¼ C salt. Boil for 5 minutes. Add corn and boil for about 8 minutes. [If using frozen half ears of corn, add sausage first and boil for 5 minutes. Then add frozen corn.] Add sausage and boil for 5 minutes. Then tear open the third bag of Zatarain’s seasoning and add it all to the pot. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about another 3 minutes. Drain and pour directly onto newspaper spread across the table.
On the table: metal buckets for the shrimp peels, French bread, lots of butter, cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, Tabasco sauce, finger wipes, plastic bibs and salt and pepper. No plates or silverware allowed at this party. This is finger food. Serves 4.
CraBmeat saLad
• 4 large pieces of butter lettuce (to use as cups)
Nancy says her Pecan Pralines (below) are super easy and sure to impress. Her Crabmeat Salad (bottom left) is packed with flavor, especially if it is refrigerated overnight.
• 16 oz. imitation crab meat chunks (or fresh or canned, if you prefer)
• 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. very finely diced onion
• 2 Tbsp. very finely diced celery
• Salt and pepper
• Celery leaves (or parsley), as garnish
• Paprika, as garnish
Combine first six ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for an hour, or overnight if possible, to meld flavors together. Place ½ cup crabmeat salad atop the butter lettuce. Garnish with celery leaves (or parsley) and paprika. Serves 2.
peCan praLines
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 ½ cups pecan pieces
Place sugars, butter, cream and salt in nonstick pot and bring to a boil, stirring regularly about 4 minutes. Add pecans and boil for about another minute. Remove from heat and let cool in the pot until mixture just begins to thicken as it cools slightly. Spoon onto parchment paper and cool completely. Makes about a dozen pralines.
Find these and other recipes on my blog at ChefImpersonator.com.
As always, a special thanks to our friends at Central Market in Fort Worth for the groceries used in my recipes.
If everybody’s working for the weekend, a leisurely brunch is the reward. Unlike breakfast, often consumed in a hurry (if at all), brunch is best drawn out with decadent dishes and good conversation. It’s what inspires folks to climb out of bed and into a Bloody Mary, or three. Here are some of Fort Worth’s best brunch spots, with plenty of choices for buttery, rich menu items as well as budget-friendly, after-church-appropriate, health conscious and boozy options, too.
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AF+B Short for American Food and Beverage, AF+B has amplified the brunch game in town with Chef Jeff Harris’ hearty, scratch-made dishes. Begin with the Scotch eggs, AF+B’s signature starter of two boiled eggs wrapped in chorizo that are deep-fried and halved, revealing deliciously runny yolks, and garnished with oil-cured chiles and cilantro. Traditionalists will be happy with the American breakfast of soft scrambled eggs served with house-made bacon and home fries, but standout brunch dishes include a Benedict-style savory bread pudding of poached eggs, arugula, bacon and hollandaise, as well as the smoked brisket hash with fingerling potatoes and salsa verde. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 2869 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.916.5300 • afandbfortworth.com
Barcadia Barcadia, the classic arcade game-filled So7 bar and restaurant (where adults can feel like kids again, except with a drink in hand), recently launched Sunday brunch, freshening up the dated menu with new items like jalapeño-cheddar biscuits with chorizo gravy and French toast topped with fresh blueberry compote. Also find bagels and lox, a prime Waygu beef breakfast burger, croissant breakfast sandwiches, breakfast tacos and plenty of Bloody Marys and Bellinis to wash it all down. 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday • 816 Matisse Drive, Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.348.8606
• barcadiabars.com
Flying under the radar as one of the best brunch deals in town is the Saturday and Sunday morning buffet at Tina’s Cocina. For $10 per person, diners can enjoy excellent San Felipe-style Mexican breakfast dishes likes picadillo and fideo (sautéed ground beef and vegetables over noodles simmered in a light tomato sauce) and posole, a heart-warming traditional Mexican stew made with shredded chicken, hominy and light green sauce garnished with crisp, sliced radishes. Both are hard to find on menus around town, but worth a visit on their own. Other buffet items include huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, barbacoa tacos with onions and cilantro, breakfast potatoes and a veggie medley of yellow squash, zucchini, corn and mushrooms. The tiny, low-key dive also offers bottled beer and mimosas. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 961 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth • 817.367.9807 • tinas-cocina.com
Fort Worth lost a culinary icon when Hope Lancarte, the daughter of restaurant legend Joe T. Garcia, passed away last fall. Her namesake Mexican bakery and café, Esperanza’s, has been a brunch mainstay since it opened as a Joe T.’s breakfast and lunchtime spin-off around 30 years ago. Patrons will find hot breakfast plates of scrambled egg favorites like chilaquiles (fried with corn tortilla strips), chorizo and potatoes, and migas topped with shredded chicken. All are served with heaping portions of refried beans and tortillas. Try an “aqua fresca,” like watermelon, horchata or lime, and visit the “panaderia” for Mexican breads and pastries to go. 6 a.m. – 7
Main St., Fort Worth, 76164 • 817.626.5770 • 6:30
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Brewed Since its buzzy opening in 2012, Brewed, the popular gastropub, coffee bar and hipster hangout on West Magnolia Avenue, has built a reputation for its comfortable, sophisticated interior, elevated pub fare, and, unfortunately, inconsistent service. But maybe the laidback vibe is an intentional part of the comfy coffee pub’s unrushed experience. The expansive coffee menu featuring beans from local Texas roasters is worth a visit alone. Brews come via drip, clever pot and press pot, or cold brewed and even frozen into ice cubes with milk. For eats, the farm egg sandwich is notable for its Nueske’s bacon (from Wisconsin), tomatoes and arugula on sourdough paired with duck fat fries. There are also biscuits with andouille sausage and IPA beer gravy, seasonal waffles, and a simple two-egg breakfast with jalapeño grits, bacon or ham and garlic toast. 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Reata Reata updated its brunch menu and expanded service to Saturdays last year to the delight of regulars and downtown visitors alike. Decadent dishes include the smoked salmon eggs Benedict, buttermilk biscuits with elk sausage gravy, and two-inch thick stuffed French toast filled with a sweet goat and cream cheese mixture and finished with a banana-pecan rum glaze. The restaurant also offers a Sundance Square version of the hot brown, open-face sandwich, which originated in Kentucky. Reata’s version comes with beefsteak tomato, ham, turkey and bacon on sourdough doused in cheesy Mornay sauce and broiled until crisp. There’s also shrimp and chorizo grits with Tabasco butter, and cake batter waffles, which come with fried Bandera quail. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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LuciLe’s stateside Bistro Folks have been brunching at Lucile’s for more than 20 years, noshing on classic eggs Benedict with grilled country ham, homemade corned beef hash and thirst-quenching Blood Marys. Specializing in American classics, the Westside staple is also one of the few places around offering wood-fired breakfast pizza. This one comes with eggs, sausage, salsa, peppers and cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheeses. Signature items also include banana nut bread French toast and the Dutch baby German pancake, drenched in butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice. Sweet sides great for sharing include hot cinnamon rolls and New Orleans-style beignets. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.738.4761 • lucilesstatesidebistro.com
Having revamped his namesake fine dining concept last summer into the restaurant hit, Righteous Foods, Lanny Lancarte is helping Fort Worthians eat “clean,” meaning he’s responsibly sourcing ingredients and forgoing preservatives and processed foods, making brunch time dining more “detox” than “retox.” Offered only on Saturday mornings, righteous brunch items include organic omelets, sweet potato and zucchini hash, and acai bowls with organic fruits and house-made granola. Further detoxify with cold–pressed juices or rejuvenate with Portland-based Stumptown Coffee. But Lancarte does advocate “retoxifying” responsibly by offering organic liquors to make the healthiest cocktails possible, like hibiscus and beet Mai Tais and carrot juice daiquiris. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday • 3405 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.850.9996 • eatrighteously.com
LittLe Red Wasp
“The Wasp” is Grace’s more casual sister restaurant, serving comfort cuisine in large portions. That includes Saturday and Sunday brunch, which features a short menu of brunch classics like French toast, chilaquiles and steak with sunny-side-up eggs. Standout dishes include the chicken biscuit. This version is about three times larger than the fast food favorite and made with locally-sourced chicken that’s nestled inside a cheddar biscuit atop a pool of black pepper cream gravy. There’s a wide range of prices here, from the $8 granola with Greek yogurt and fruit to the $26 short rib Benedict. Don’t miss the doughnut holes tossed with cinnamon and sugar or the brunch cocktail menu, which offers a Tito’s vodka Bloody Mary garnished with local Best Maid hot pickles. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 808 Main St., Fort Worth, 76102 • 817.877.3111 • littleredwasp.com
Woodshed smokehouse Aside from all of Chef Tim Love’s woodsmoked specialties, brunch is nice at Woodshed Smokehouse because diners can bike, jog or walk it off along the Trinity River afterward. With a waterfront view and expansive patio, Woodshed offers smoke-influenced weekend brunch dishes like the smoked bacon benedict, pancakes with vanilla smoked butter, brisket with biscuits and gravy and a “Texas-size” kolache made with elk sausage. Breakfast tacos are filled with chilies, smoked cheddar cheese and eggs scrambled with the smoked animal of the day, be it beef, lamb, pork or cabrito. Arrive early as brunch ends at 11 a.m. 8 – 11 a.m. Saturday & Sunday • 3201 Riverfront Drive, Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.877.4545 • woodshedsmokehouse.com
Tillman’s Roadhouse Bring a
group and order the hangover platter, which is back on the brunch menu after disappearing for a spell. Intended to serve three to four, the tray includes bourbon caramel-coated, pull-apart monkey bread, scrambled eggs, diced breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon, fruit, biscuits and gravy, and preserves with Texas toast. The triple stack of pancakes comes with fresh ricotta cheese and braised apples with maple syrup, and the shrimp and grits offers a taste of the South with pimento cheese.
Old standbys like the venison Frito pie and tableside s’mores with house-made marshmallows are still on the menu, as is the brunch-perfect blood orange margarita.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 2933 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.850.9255 • tillmansroadhouse.com
Café Modern Because Café Modern chef, Dena Peterson, embraces seasonal foods, menu items change frequently at this lustrous museum restaurant, which features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a serene reflection pool. Visit for creamy egg custard quiche baked in a flaky crust, crab tater tots with malt vinegar aioli, seasonal pancakes and eggs Benedict, and when in season, fried green tomatoes, one of Peterson’s most popular dishes. Parents of little ones will appreciate the children’s brunch menu (Peterson has a toddler herself), which offers simple selections like scrambled eggs with toast, peanut butter and jelly, and French toast with bacon or sausage, making Café Modern an ideal, post-church service stop. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.840.2157 • themodern.org/cafe
Spiral Diner Vegan café Spiral Diner proves an indulgent brunch can span beyond bacon, eggs and sausage gravy. The West Magnolia Avenue dive draws crowds on Sunday for scratch-made pancakes sweetened with agave nectar (add blueberries, chocolate chips or pecans, if desired) and savory tofu scrambles like migas with black beans, corn, zucchini, potatoes and peppers. Diners might be surprised to find “sausage” and “homemade bacon” on the menu, but know these are savory and satisfying vegan versions made with ingredients like soy and wheat gluten. Don’t miss the “disco hash” with hash browns, dairy-free cheese and gravy, and pair it with organic freshsqueezed orange juice. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday • 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth • 817.332.8834 • spiraldiner.com
salmon breakfast burrito
Here’s a BYOB option that won’t break the bank. Already well-known by the Near Southside community, Paco & John Mexican Diner opened in 2009 and combines French influences, like white wine-steamed mussels and herbed pomme frites, with a menu of Mexican staples like enchiladas, tacos and quesadilla. (One of the owners has tenure at Saint-Emilion Restaurant.)
The cozy diner, once a gas station, is well-suited as a post-workout destination on Saturday, as patrons visit in everything from running shoes to cowboy boots and the scene is informal and unfussy. Diners can build their own omelets (salmon and avocado is a favorite request) or choose breakfast plates like chilaquiles, migas, or the “good morning” breakfast torta with queso blanco, eggs and bacon. All pair well with a thermos of mimosas or Micheladas. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday • 1116 8th Ave., Fort Worth, 76104 • 817.810.0032 • pacoandjohn.com
Dining & Wine When Magnolia Cheese Company announced it would shut its doors as a restaurant and reopen this year as a market, many wondered what would happen to Chef Jen Williams’ artisan dishes. They’re now at Sera, where Williams filled an executive chef vacancy last fall. (Her predecessor, Brandon Hudson, left after the birth of his newborn son.) Now Sera’s Sunday brunch menu features Magnolia influences that fans will be happy about, like the cheese platter of chèvre, cheddar and blue with Marcona almonds and honeycomb and the kale Caesar with white anchovies. The menu changes often, but recent brunch items have included French toast cakes, suckling pig hash, steak and grits and a frittata du jour. Owner John Marsh is also having fun expanding his wine menu beyond French and Spanish varietals. 11 a.m. – 2
Max’s Wine Dive Quickly gaining recognition as one of Fort Worth’s best brunch (and old-school jukebox) joints, Max’s menu changes frequently with imaginative specials from Chef Stefon Rishel, like tiramisu French toast, “gluten-friendly” wild rice and blueberry pancakes and housemade boudin and biscuits. There’s also a kids’ menu of scrambled eggs and bacon and a peanut butter and house-made jam sandwich on Texas toast. Menu regulars include the black truffle aioli-tinged fried egg sandwich and Max’s jalapeño-buttermilk marinated fried chicken served with collard greens and Texas toast. Pair it with champagne because, as the restaurant’s motto puts it, “Why the hell not?” 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday • 2421 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, 76107 • 817.870.1100 • maxswinedive.com
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The Colleyville Woman’s Club Fashion Benefit has grown from a humble start to a major funding source for charities in North Texas.
| by Paul K. harral |
F or the 30th annual l uncheon and Fashion Bene F it, the Colleyville Woman’s Club is turning the clock back to some of the features that made the show a major factor in the more than $3.3 million the club has raised for charity since its founding in 1978.
When the benefit first started, members of the club were the models. As the show grew over the years — at some points so large that it had to be moved to a hotel in Dallas to handle all the guests — fashion sponsors brought in professional models.
But this year, says Tammy Nakamura, the 2015 show chair, com-
munity models are back — for several reasons.
“What I wanted to focus on was to give as many dollars back to our charities as possible, and over the years, we spent a lot of money on models,” she said. “Cutting down on paying for professional models helps us to give more money back to our charities.” But there is another reason — to inject a bit of reality into the show. “When professional models were up on the runway, most people would look at them and go, ‘Well, that looks nice on her, but she’s a size negative 2, and I could never fit in that,’ ” Nakamura said.
Long-time member Suzanne Harrington agrees. “There is a camaraderie that is developed with club models, and actually a positive side of it because people sitting in the audience know those people. They see the clothes on them, and they say, ‘Oh, that would also look good on me,’ which you don’t necessarily think when they see it on a professional model, because they expect her to be able to wear anything.”
This year’s show is March 20 at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive. The show opens at 9:30 a.m. for shopping and ends at 2 p.m., after the luncheon and fashion show, presented this year by Dillard’s.
The Colleyville Woman’s Club started in 1978 as the Colleyville Newcomer’s Club with Penny Schmitz as the first dues-paying member. On Dec. 13, 1983, the 30 members of the organization voted to become the Colleyville Woman’s Club. Adopting the singular possessive “Woman’s” was a decision that would forever plague the organization, notes historian Harrington with some amusement.
Money the club raises through the fashion benefit and other fund-
raisers — a holiday home tour and what is described as the “spirited annual Bridge Marathon” — benefit a number of charitable organizations and fund six scholarships and a program to recognize youthful volunteers across a 16-city area.
Early and continuing beneficiaries are programs that work with abused women and their children, such as SafeHaven — formed in 2006 by the merger of The Women’s Shelter and Women’s Haven — and GRACE — Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange.
“Colleyville Woman’s Club has been an active supporter of GRACE since 1992,” says Executive Director Shonda Schaefer. “There is not a single program at GRACE that is not touched by Colleyville Woman’s Club. From the Christmas Cottage to Transitional Housing to Feed Our Kids, members of Colleyville Women’s Club graciously give of their time and talents to serve our community. In addition, CWC has given nearly $400,000 to GRACE over the last 20 years to support our neighbors in need.”
Woman’s Haven of Tarrant County was the beneficiary of the very first style show in 1986, chaired by June Kasper. “As domestic violence was the first cause the Colleyville Women’s Club supported, their impact is significant and sustaining,” said SafeHaven President and CEO Mary Lee Hafley. “In the early years, funding from CWC literally kept the Fort Worth shelter’s doors open. Even today, their substantial gifts ensure that safety remains accessible for all women and children seeking to escape abuse and find fresh hope.”
Shirley Schollmeyer moved to Colleyville in 1973 and has been both president of the club and chair of the fashion benefit. “In the beginning, Colleyville was so small, and there were women who wanted to get to know each other and actually do something for somebody else,” she said. The club grew quickly from its original small nucleus as Colleyville expanded with an influx of new residents.
Suzanne Harrington, a former president of the club, moved to Colleyville in 1986. That was on the leading edge of the population boom. The club had 30 or 40 members at that time, she recalls. At one point, there were more than 300 members.
“There was that period of time in this whole area where businesses were moving lots of people in and moving people out. They did a whole lot more moving than they do now,” Harrington said. “We all moved into the neighborhood at the same time, and so people needed that bonding. That’s what the Woman’s Club provided. It just provided a bonding experience for a whole lot of newcomers coming into the area.
“It has a social side to it which offers what they call the interest groups.
That was what was so appealing back when the population began to explode, because people would be attracted to that, and they would come in and they met a lot of people,” she said.
But it was never just social. The charitable aspect is dear to the hearts of the members.
You don’t have to live in Colleyville to be a member, and Nakamura first got involved in 1999 when she was living in DeSoto, but planning to move to Colleyville. “Once I got involved with the Colleyville Woman’s Club, I liked the group of women because they are a very giving group of women and we give back to so many different charities,” she said.
The club solicits its members for advice on what areas and organizations to support, but the decisions are made by a grants and allocations committee that reviews applications and then makes funding decisions. “The Woman’s Club has the most wonderfully neutral process for giving away its money,” Harrington said.
That is the ongoing attraction for Schollmeyer. “Everything we do here is pretty dear to me because I help in all of those organizations. Abused women and children, Safe Haven,” she said. “Basically, I’ve supported everything that our organization supports also, from the arts to our city, our civic center, our senior citizens. We feel it is important to everybody to experience everything from the arts to a safe life.”
She thinks that’s also the attraction for other members. “They can come and support and have fun and meet other women, other professional women, yet they are giving something back to the community,” Schollmeyer said.
In addition to the Treasure Chest, the luncheon will feature a silent auction and what Nakamura calls an Experience Board, which bundles trips, overnight stays and dining. And there will be a live auction for some big-ticket items.
The club has scaled the fashion benefit back somewhat from the days when attendance of close to a thousand people forced it to Dallas hotels to stage. “That’s where we had the really big ones,” Harrington
said. “But we’re a Tarrant County organization, and the businesses that support us are primarily Tarrant County, so we did feel a kind of obligation to return to our roots and hold this in an area where the businesses are that all support us.”
With the large shows and their fashion sponsors came the use of professional models in 1999 at the then-Wyndham Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom for a Saks Fifth Avenue spectacular.
“With a show that is very fast paced, they are hiring just a certain number of models, and that may mean that they have to do very quick changes. They’re literally stripping everything off as they exit the stage,” Harrington said. “We have a couple of guys who request every year to be in this area.”
That brings us to Men of Distinction — once called Gentlemen of Distinction until someone noticed the acronym — who serve as table hosts for women who attend the luncheon. They generally are drawn from community leaders and celebrities and the like and are attentive to the needs of the ladies at their tables. Any tips they receive go to the club.
People who are not involved in events like the fashion benefit and luncheon do not understand the amount of work that goes into staging something like this. The volunteers who put them on do so out of a sense of obligation and community service.
Club members recognize that the spirit of volunteerism needs to be nurtured early in life, and that’s why the club started its own program to honor for youthful volunteers, Harrington said. The program recognizes young volunteers at three levels and ranging in age from as young as 5 years old through 19 in four age brackets. There is no money attached to the recognitions, but another program, the youth Volunteer Service Grants, does function as a scholarship with funds paid directly to an institution such as a college or other school based on volunteer service throughout high school.
| by Gail Bennison |
It started 85 Y ears a G o when a M other, G rievin G fro M the loss of her Y oun G son, B e G an a P ersonal healin G journe Y BY hel P in G other children. On Jan. 1, 1930, Lena Pope founded a home in Fort Worth that bears her name to this day. The Lena Pope Home began as a refuge for neglected and homeless children. With the help of the Martha Sunday School Class, which Pope taught at the Broadway Baptist Church, plans were made for six abandoned children to live in a rented building. On the first day, 25 children arrived. Pope knew that fundraising would be a challenge in the middle of The Great Depression, but, as many of Fort Worth leading citizens soon discovered, it was impossible to say ‘no’ to Lena Pope.
“Mom” Pope managed the home until 1962. It is estimated that by 1970, the home had housed more than 10,000 children. Lena Pope died on Nov. 24, 1976, at the age of 95.
Over the years, the nonprofit has progressed to meet changing needs in the community. The focus today is on helping families through counseling and education.
On Nov. 9, Lena Pope celebrated the grand opening of expanded and enhanced counseling and education facilities at a new 40,000-square-foot Fort Worth campus located at 3200 Sanguinet St. The facilities include the Youth and Family Center, an Early Learning Center, a Nature Explore Playground, and Counseling and Administrative Offices.
Tom Landry, executive director of Lena Pope, says the new facilities represent a
major step forward for the mission of Lena Pope. “More children and families will receive the services they need, and the community will be stronger and healthier as a result,” Landry says. “I believe that Mrs. Pope would be so proud of our board, staff, and the entire community that has come together so that our children have a future filled with hope, happiness, and success.”
Marty Leonard has served on the home’s board of directors for 54 years. She also served as honorary chair of the ‘Yes, Mrs. Pope’ capital campaign. “I knew her fairly well,” Leonard says. “She was always Mrs. Pope to me, but the children called her ‘Mom’ Pope.”
The ‘Yes, Mrs. Pope’ came from a story involving Fort Worth city leader and the home’s benefactor, Amon G. Carter, and Pope, Leonard says.
“On the 75th anniversary of the home,
Ruth (Amon Carter’s daughter) told a story about the phone ringing during dinner, and Mrs. Pope asking to speak to her father,” Leonard begins. “Ruth said all she could hear was this one-way conversation: ‘Yes, Mrs. Pope; Yes, Mrs. Pope; Yes, Mrs. Pope’ and that was the truth. She used to go to my dad’s office when she wanted something. His secretary would tell her he was busy and couldn’t see her right now.
Mrs. Pope would say ‘Oh, that’s OK, I’ll wait.’ She’d sit there as long as it took,” Leonard says laughing. “She was the most tenacious person I’ve ever known. She knew how to wrap those top businessmen around her little finger. Whatever she needed for the kids, she’d figure out a way to get it. She was stubborn, and she knew her mind. She never gave up. That’s what made her succeed.”
Foremost, Lena Pope believed in keeping the families together, Leonard says.
State District Judge Don Cosby, 59, knows this better than anyone. He entered Lena Pope in the building known as ‘Babyland’ with his older brother and younger sister when he was 3 years old. At age 7, the children moved to what Cosby calls ‘The Big House.’
“I remember the house parents telling us to be good if we wanted to move into The Big House. For us, that was advancement,” he says. Cosby’s mother took them to Lena Pope Home after their father left the family. His mother, Asako Cosby, is Japanese, and at the time spoke little English. She had no means of supporting the family. Lena Pope offered her a job in the home’s laundry and a place to live in the home. Fifty-five years later, she still helps out at Lena Pope. “I’ve been blessed,” Cosby says. “I remember Mom Pope always being around. She would read Bible stories to us. She just made a point of being there and looking out for us.”
Lena Pope’s grandson, John Aldrich, remembers working with his grandmother in the home’s gardens. “The area where the new building is now was just a field with Babyland on top of it,” Aldrich says. “My
grandmother loved to garden, and she had a series of flower gardens all over that property. When I was a kid, she would say, ‘Buddy, you need to come help me water.’ I would drag that hose all over the property while she stood there and hand-watered the flowers. She wanted it to look nice.”
Aldrich also recalls her persistence in raising money. “All she did was raise money for the home and those kids,” he says. “She dedicated her entire life and everything she had to those kids. They would gather around her like a bunch of little puppies.”
With its charter school, Chapel Hill Academy, Lena Pope offers a tuition-free, quality education for elementary-aged students.
Another way that Lena Pope fosters education in the community is through the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. This program provides an alternative education setting for students who have struggled to succeed on their home campuses.
The Lena Pope Early Learning Center provides all-day care and learning for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center will accept childcare subsidies, as well as private pay.
Glenn Darden, Capital Campaign Chair for Lena Pope, says the ‘Yes, Mrs. Pope’ campaign had extraordinary support. “Beginning with 100 percent participation from the Lena Pope staff and board of directors and continuing with significant contributions from regional foundations and individuals, we have raised a total of $13.2 million. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all who helped Lena Pope reach this milestone,” Darden says.
Pam Pigman, Lena Pope Board president, thanks the Fort Worth community, which she says has been “an awesome force” behind the campaign. “We are excited to share our beautiful, state-of-the-art new buildings with the entire city.”
For more information about Lena Pope programs, visit lenapope.org or call 817.255.2657.
Friday, April 24, 2015
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This column is a preview for nexT monTh’s feaTure comparing women’s salaries againsT men’s salaries in The local workplace. Of course we often hear quite a bit about this subject nationally as well. But if you would have told me back in 1999 that we’d still be talking about the differences in pay between the genders, I would have thought, “Wow. What a boring conversation.” Then I would have probably switched bar stools.
But addressing the subject of equal pay for men and women didn’t actually get legs until around World War II. Before then, it was assumed that most women should just get married and raise children. And men, of course, assumed that when he married a woman, it was supposed to last forever. It was kind of like getting a tattoo that yells at you.
However, because of the large number of women taking jobs to help the war effort, the National Labor Board suggested that employers voluntarily make adjustments that equalize salary rates paid to females with the rates paid to males for comparable quality and quantity of work on similar operations.
Well, unfortunately, a number of the employers didn’t pay much attention to that suggestion. When the war was over, most of the women were pushed out of their jobs to make room for returning veterans. Even in the 1950s, I can still remember the job listings in the newspapers were categorized by gender. Salaries being offered for identical work were almost always lower for women. Then, in 1963, the passage of the Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay women less for the same job based strictly on their sex. Since then, critics admit that the wage gap has narrowed; however,
they believe it’s still significant. I think I know one of the reasons, and there’s something we can do about it.
I read somewhere that many women nearing retirement age are factored into this wage gap equation, and many feel they are still subject to the attitudes of the past. They rarely question the amount of money they are being paid. So if you happen to be working with somebody that has a name like Maude, Agatha, Birdie or Gladys, make sure they’re getting a fair shake.
Men also need to share with women the three things that only we know that will definitely save some of the money they earn.
1) Gourmet cat food is the same as regular cat food.
2) Louis Vuitton handbags have never made us like you more.
3) Car mechanics always tell men the truth.
Some analysts say that based on the current trajectory, the pay gap won’t disappear until the year 2056. I don’t know about that, but I do know that most of the younger women are now making as much as their male peers. That’s good news, but men need to realize that this has also changed the dynamics of relationships. Women not only want equal treatment at work, they want equal treatment in dating too. For instance, some will think it’s chauvinistic if you always insist on paying the dinner bill. So here’s a guide for men to follow: If you invite her to dine, you pay the bill. If she invites you to dine, you should offer to pay the bill, but let her go ahead. However, if she insists on always paying the bill, marry her.
Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth
| by Gail bennison | photography by alex lepe |
Rodeo as a spoRt is not only a spoRt—it’s show business.
Bob Tallman, the legendary voice of the Fort Worth Stock Show rodeo, is a consummate showman and possibly the finest professional rodeo announcer in the nation. For more than four decades, Tallman has entertained and educated audiences at virtually all of the top rodeos in the country. He made his Fort Worth debut in 1977 at Will Rogers Coliseum. “It’s the only place where I don’t want the Show to end,” Tallman says.
“Bob has such knowledge of the industry, but he’s also full of BS and will gladly spin a yarn,” says Brad Barnes, president and general manager of the Stock Show. “He’s everyone’s friend. Those traits make him a great announcer.”
Barnes says there are three things people ask most frequently about the Stock Show. “Before we voted in the new arena, the No. 1 question was, ‘When are we getting a new arena?’ The second question is, ‘When is Whiplash (the performing monkey) coming back?’ and the third question is always about Bob Tallman. I hate to admit this, but Whiplash did beat him out every time,” Barnes says laughing.
Tallman, 67, enjoys anything involving the Western lifestyle. He and his wife, Kristen, raise cattle on their Weatherford ranch. He’s an astute businessman and currently operates Weatherford-based Pro Vision Global Digital Surveillance (PVGDS). Tallman sold this company to Bert Steindorf, a South Texas oil and gas businessman and entrepreneur, but with it went Tallman and his passion. “Since the day I met Bert, my world and our business, in the last nine months, has catapulted 600 percent.” The company now operates in six states.
Tallman got involved with digital camera surveillance five years ago. The destiny intent at that time was to go into the gas and oil business, primarily the oil field. “Gas, oil, wind and water are the four diverse directions of the energy business,” Tallman says. “Each has monstrous liabilities—in people, equipment to produce energy, and storing, refining, and transmission of the properties. Safety, asset protection and employee accountability require video recording.”
PVGDS has become a solutions organization due to the diversity of the company’s applications in four different divisions—energy, equine, wild game view and commercial real estate.
The relationships built because of his Western lifestyle in rodeo are now opening doors in all the company’s divisions, Tallman says.
“Living and operating the business in Weatherford, the ‘Cutting Horse Capital of the World’ buttressed by Dallas and Tarrant coun-
ties, we are now connected coast to coast by high-dollar horse owners,” he says. “Monitoring with digital surveillance from the birth of a new super champion on the tens of thousands of miles those mares and stallions will travel to the rodeo, cutting horse competitions, team roping and barrel racing, we now allow the owners, breeders and competitors 24/7 availability of their valuable equine.”
Good rodeo announcers give details on rides and runs, as well as explain reasons for disqualifications and “no scores.” They know a little about every contestant, and their purpose is to help the rodeo fans understand what’s going on in the arena. In every host city, they know the sponsors, the community leaders and directors of each production. A great announcer knows his audience and makes them feel a part of the rodeo.
Tallman is a raconteur and does all of this and more, says Barnes. “There’ll never be another one like him.”
Tallman was inducted into both the Professional Cowboys Association Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. He is a six-time recipient of the Announcer of the Year Award.
Bob Tallman Charities, established in 2000, raises nearly $50,000 annually for the pediatric program at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, an organization that offers financial assistance to families of professional rodeo athletes who have suffered catastrophic injuries.
Tallman’s hometown is Winnemucca, Nev., where he announced his first rodeo in 1970, but he says his heart and soul have for many years belonged to Texas.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If W.R. Watt, Jr. (Stock Show president emeritus) hadn’t have brung me here and Brad Barnes hadn’t have kept me, my success worldwide would not have been possible,” Tallman says. “My favorite city on the planet—Zip Code 76101—still continues to lead me in my global dreaming. Thank you, Fort Worth, Texas.”
Bob and Kristen have one daughter, Nicole, and are grandparents to boy and girl twins, born in Fort Worth during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
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The 2014 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney reception took place at the Fort Worth Club in late November. Honored guests were voted at top in their respective specialties by their peers. Those attending enjoyed cocktails and a scrumptious buffet. Photos by James Verheyen
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Legends Luncheon
Meals On Wheels honored the historic Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with a spirited conversation with Brad Barnes and Ed Bass. The luncheon had more than 290 guests and raised more than $60,000 for Meals On Wheels. Photos courtesy of David Depuma
Who WaS Seen (1) Betsy Price, Ed Bass (2) Rosie Balbo, Whitney Cardwell (3) Colt & Blair Cantrell, Jessica & Ryan Pipkin (4) Brad Barnes, Michele Hahnfeld, Ed Bass, Heidi Schutts
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Jewel Ball
BELIEVE…the 61st annual Jewel Charity Ball was held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Dec. 13. The beautiful evening offered chance tickets, silent auction, cocktail reception, a delicious buffet, decadent desserts, dazzling jewelry display by Neiman Marcus, live bands and dancing. Laura Bird was president of the balls’ 61st anniversary gala. Photos by Honey Russell
Who WaS Seen
(1) Cate Kelly, Claire Hodges, Sofi Garza, Riley Genua (2) Dee Holms, Olivia & Jeff Kearney (3) Jake Britton, Judy Miller, Bill & Peggy Sims (4) Landon Ledford, Mark Sorrells, Caroline Cardenas, Lauren Bird, Brian Thompson
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The Scene Camp Fire Artists' Christmas Camp Fire An Artists’ Christmas Art Auction and Gala was held Nov. 15 at the The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel. This landmark year celebrated not only the 30th anniversary of An Artists' Christmas, but it also marked Camp Fire’s centennial.
Photos courtesy of Sara Mitchell
Who WaS Seen (1)
The Scene Goodwill Golf Pre-party
Supporters gathered for the pre-party of the seventh annual Goodwill Classic, a Tournament of Excellence, held Nov. 3. The tournament raised more than $130,000.
Who WaS Seen (1) Val Osborne, Michael Moon (2) Zim & Mac Zimmerman (3) Stephen & Lauren Green (4) Earl
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Fort Worth, who better qualified to assist you than the people who know that market? We’re Bloom, a top-producing real estate group with advanced credentials and a long list of happy clients. And the best part — we’re located right here in the neighborhood. If you’re looking for a home in Fort Worth, we can help you find it. Established in Fort Worth. Rooted in community. Bloom.
Just a glance across the business landscape of Fort Worth and the surrounding cities reveals many women who own or run companies or other organizations that greatly influence the life of the community. On the next few pages, these successful women will tell you more about their professional endeavors and give advice for aspiring career women.
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RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS: Stacy Furniture & Design has won numerous awards for our participation in various home shows and design projects; however, our most prized award is the Small Family Business of the Year award from Baylor University in 1995. In 2014, we were honored to be nominated for Retailer of the Year from the North American Home Furnishings Association. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: I hire and surround myself with extremely talented people and work to create a fun, family environment. Over the years, as we’ve grown and hired more people, the most important details for me have been to find talented, strong people that want to contribute – not just a job. For example, my Grapevine Interior Design Team featured with me share my family’s belief that we want to make certain our clients enjoy their shopping experience, love the results and want to recommend us to family and friends. ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting more involved in our industry has opened many doors for me to meet and learn from some amazing people. Currently, I sit on the Board of Directors for WithIt, an industry women’s development
Cynthia Lawrence, Kim Mills, Mark Grigsby, Bonnie Sorenson, Donna Winburn and Dorian Stacy Sims.
Adair Optical
EDUCATION: Boston University, B.S. in Education; Tyler Junior College, AAS (Opticianry Program); Tuck School of Business WBENC Exec. Program; Tarrant County College - FastTrac Growth Venture Graduate; Certified with DFW and Love Field NCTRCA (North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency). RECOGNITIONS: Hats Off to Mothers, Madam C.J. Walker Award, Small Business of the Year Business Award, Recognized by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in Women Influencing Business. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: Alyce strives to create a working environment that is nurturing professionally and personally to both male and female employees, seeing value in flexibility with staff and their family situations. Creating a family-friendly work environment makes for happier employees. Happy employees create a better, more efficient workplace. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Alyce’s greatest professional achievement is
being a successful female business owner and growing in this field for more than 34 years. Her greatest personal achievement is having raised two kids into adults, whom she couldn’t be more proud. ADVICE FOR ASPIRING CAREER WOMEN: Do not jump into a business just because you like it. Research to determine if there is a need for it. Then make a plan, have backup plans, consult advisors/mentors and know your strengths/weaknesses. Know in what areas you will you need to hire help.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
3550 West 7th St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.377.3500 • Fax 817.737.3157 adaireyewear.com alyceadair@gmail.com
EDUCATION: Mary Carolyn Gatzke – B.A., Southwestern University; M.S., Baylor University. Zareen Khan - Stanford University, B.A., 2001, M.A., 2002; SMU, J.D., 2005. Ashley Mooring – B.B.A., UT Austin.
RECOGNITIONS: Gatzke - Texas Monthly Five Star Professional (2x honoree). Mooring – Texas Monthly Five Star Professional. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: Bloom believes a great coach is a leader who possesses the abilities to teach, train and lead. We provide the type of leadership that helps our team improve in both knowledge and skill in order to excel. Bloom is a relationship-minded company, and we find it essential to hire team members that both clients and employees alike enjoy working with. We strive to have the Bloom team comprised of credible employees with outstanding integrity. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: The founders of Bloom have all
experienced great accomplishments on both a professional and personal level. Some of these achievements include Gatzke being a proud mother of twins, Khan furthering her education by becoming a lawyer but choosing to follow her true passion by starting her own business venture, and Mooring getting to be a philanthropist, mother to her son Webb and building a business for which she’s passionate. ADVICE: Your reputation and credibility are your most valuable assets. Never take an action you are not prepared to own fully. CONTACT INFORMATION:
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: As the owner of Buyers Barricades, Shelba holds certifications in work zone safety and traffic control. Prior to working at Buyers Barricades, she studied Special Education in college and taught Special Education for eight years. RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS: Buyers obtained a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification for Buyers Barricades in 2012 and received the City of Richland Hills Momentum Award in 2014. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: Shelba’s management style fosters a family atmosphere, supporting her employees both professionally and personally, which has built a strong team that not only gets the job done but strives to give back to community and country. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: In 2002 she began working with her husband at Buyers Barricades. After taking ownership of the
company in 2011, she has continued to grow the business, expanding and opening a second location in Houston in 2013. On a personal note, she is a breast cancer survivor and fought for eight years before finally beating the disease. Shelba also takes pride in rescuing animals and even has a pet skunk! ADVICE: Shelba’s best advice for anyone aspiring to be successful in the business world is to “be strong. Commit yourself to learning every position in your company and know how to do any job that is asked of you.”
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EDUCATION: Falling in love with the restaurant industry at a very young age and pursuing my love for the restaurant industry was the way I spent my college years. For the past 24 years, I’ve been doing what I absolutely love doing. I believe life has given me a diploma of its own.
RECOGNITIONS: Hispanic Business Woman of the year, 2014; First Latino Woman to serve as Managing Partner of Capital Grille Restaurants. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Vice President of The Tarrant County Restaurant Association; Boards: Texas Restaurant Association, Downtown Fort Worth Inc., Ronald McDonald House, Tarrant County Food Bank, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Committees: Taste of Fort Worth, Women Steering Business, American Red Cross BASH. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: To provide a team-oriented, nourishing environment that allows growth
and positive leadership, encouragement and guidance. The ultimate goal is to always provide an Exceptionally Distinctive Guest Experience. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Accomplishing a balance between the joy of being a mom, a wife and the Managing Partner of The Capital Grille Fort Worth is one of my greatest achievements. The focus of a quality of life and the passion for my family as well as the passion for my career. ADVICE: Listen to your heart and believe what you know to be true. Never be afraid to evolve along the way.
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FOCUS: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine boasts 1,511 luxury guestrooms, four-and-a-half acres of indoor gardens, a 400,000-square-foot convention center, four signature restaurants, a 10-acre outdoor waterpark, a 43,000-square-foot nightclub, a 25,000-square-foot spa and salon, retail shopping and much more! The resort also hosts annual events for locals, including Lone Star Christmas featuring a two million-pound hand-carved ice attraction, 12-lane snow tubing hill, two million holiday lights, a 54-foot tall Christmas tree and 15,000 ornaments. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: At Gaylord Texan, we believe strongly in leading with our hearts. When we take care of our STARS (team members) first, we allow them to take the best possible care of our guests. ADVICE FOR ASPIRING CAREER WOMEN: The key to our suc-
cess here at the Texan is having a general manager and leadership team who lead by example and infuse our culture with creativity, care and respect. Don’t miss any opportunities to learn from and collaborate with great leaders and team members you are fortunate enough to have along the way. PICTURED: (left to right) Monette Stockton, Director of Convention Services; Heidi Staddon, Manager of Celebrity Services; Gracie Vega, Director of Human Resources; Alex Vidal, Director of Housekeeping; and Martha Neibling, Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 1501 Gaylord Trail • Grapevine, Texas 76051 817.778.1000 • GaylordTexan.com
MOTTO: Happiness is a choice. Choose Happy! FOCUS: Melissa Nickelson is a Certified Mindset for Success Coach who specializes in helping others work through the divorce process, guiding them during emotional duress to helping them set a new path in their life. It is a time of reorganization, and those going through the experience need to gain confidence, figure out what’s next and move forward. We all face challenges, and no one should have to face them alone. Coaching offers a safe environment with someone to listen, guide and help clients recognize that they have the power to make choices and truly live their own life. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Melissa is on the board of the Inside Out Girls Conference in Fort Worth, serves as a regular guest speaker for Guide to Good Divorce, has been named one
of the Top Tarrant County Women Owned Businesses and is a member of the International Coaching Federation, the Tarrant County Family Bar Association, The Texas Family Law Foundation, the National Speakers Association (NSA) North Texas Chapter and the NSA Academy. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Melissa’s greatest personal achievement is having a happy, healthy family. ADVICE: “Live YOUR life. Believe in yourself.”
CONTACT INFORMATION: 5201 West Freeway, Ste. 104 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.732.5267 melissanickelson.com
Donna J. Smiedt, J.D.
The Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt, PLLC
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Attorney. B.A., SMU; J.D., SMU School of Law. RECOGNITIONS: Texas Super Lawyer; Arlington Family Law Attorney of the Year; Top Attorney Fort Worth, Texas Family Law; Past President of the Arlington Bar Association; Past Director of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association; Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT: Surround yourself with people who are passionate about their profession, and as a leader of the team, be their best cheerleader. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: I like to relax by spending time with family, friends and my dogs. I like to hike and ride motorcycles in the mountains, cook and volunteer my time for charity work in my community for animal rescue. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS:
Completing construction in 2015 of my new state-of-the-art law firm and mediation center, which accommodates my “dream” team of the finest family law attorneys and support staff in Tarrant County and summits my 28-year journey as a family law attorney. ADVICE FOR ASPIRING CAREER WOMEN: Set a goal for yourself and focus on attaining that goal by never competing with anyone else, only competing with yourself. Never forget to “live, love and laugh” on your path to success.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 3216 W. Arkansas Lane • Arlington, Texas 76016 817.572.9900 • Fax 817.572.7679 donnasmiedt@smiedtlaw.com arlingtondivorces.com
Friday, February 20, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Join us this year to Paint The Town Red for A Cause Deep in the Heart of Texans. The 2015 luncheon will offer Hands-Only CPR™ instruction, heart-health screenings, educational break-out sessions, and a fabulous silent auction.
Martha Williams & Joan Trew
Keynote Speaker: Tracey Conway
We are delighted to have Emmy award-winning actress, comedienne and heart attack survivor, Tracey Conway share her series of lively and poignant presentations that touch and inspire. We hope you’ll join us.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Traci H. Bernard
Texas Health Resources Southlake
Laura A. Coffey
Pier 1 Imports
Nancy Cychol
Cook Children’s Medical Center
Joseph DeLeon
Texas Health Resources Southwest
Dr. Sreenivas Gudimetla Consultants in Cardiology
Darlene Mead
Credit Systems International, Inc.
Paula Perrone
Perrone Pharmacy
CIRCLE OF RED CHAIRMAN
Joan Friedman
TRIBUTE CHAIRMAN
Nancy Carter
PASSION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Bridget Shelton
MEN GO RED CHAIRMAN
Ray Dickerson
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Planning your future and finding the perfect balance between protection and price can seem to be an overwhelming task, unless you employ the expertise of trained professionals. To help in your search for the right insurance expert, whether you are an individual seeking protection or an employer looking to minimize cost while maintaining employee satisfaction, some area agents want to tell you more about themselves and how working with them will contribute to peace of mind for your future and financial well being.
The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
FOCUS: Insurance and Investments. APPROACH: Since 1966, Gus Bates Insurance & Investments has helped assist clients with protecting and retaining their biggest asset - employees. The roots of our company are like the roots of Fort Worth; at the very core of our success is a relentless determination to treat people just as we would want our own family to be treated. We guide businesses through the complicated decision-making process in order to provide our clients with their employee benefits, retirement planning, corporate wellness programs, supplemental insurance, and property and casualty needs. MEMBERSHIPS: IIAT, IIABA, IIATC, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association of Business, Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters, Fort Worth Human Resource Management Association. WHAT
SETS US APART: We help employers minimize costs while increasing employee satisfaction with customized education and communication tools. Our investment team provides a broad range of secure, comprehensive retirement options that help give you and your employees a sense of confidence about their future. Our property & casualty team provides customized insurance brokerage, loss control, claim and risk management services. Our business is about protecting your business.
GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Continuing to put the needs of our clients first at all times. We are proud to be one of the few large independently owned firms left. MISSION: To creatively help businesses, families and individuals protect their interests in the areas of health, risk reduction and financial well-being.
FOCUS: The CSG Companies’ unique and specialized focus provides corporate clients with guidance in the design, cost control strategies and compliance of their employee group health and welfare benefit plans. Our reputation is deeply rooted in very long client tenures earned through our strategic approach to benefit planning, expertise in self-funding, plan performance analytics and a strong emphasis on hands-on plan management and customer service. Our efforts consistently elevate our clients’ ability to effectively manage their plans, reduce customer costs, increase efficiency, and improve employee satisfaction.
MEMBERSHIPS: We are one of only 10 firms in Texas selected to be a Partner Firm in United Benefit Advisors (UBA), the largest organization of employee benefit broker-consulting firms in the country.
MISSION: Our approach begins by fully understanding our client’s objectives and philosophy concerning benefits for their employees,
providing extensive health plan benchmarking comparisons, and then creating a blue-print strategy and action plan to meet their expectations. FREE ADVICE: Avoid the biggest mistake employers make by selecting the right advisor. Employers must demand more as benefit plans are no longer a commodity, but require a trusted and seasoned advisor to guide you through the financial and compliance aspects.
PICTURED: Logan Dickinson, Managing Partner, with Partners, David Farrell, Bill Hester, and (seated) Jeff Farmer and David Hull.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
101 Summit Ave., Ste. 600 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.877.4116 • 800.749.4237
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FOCUS: Construction, energy, manufacturing, and non-profit organizations. APPROACH: Our first insurance company contract was signed in 1937 with the Camden Fire Insurance Company of New Jersey to write personal automobile and homeowners insurance in Fort Worth by our founder, Lucien Wright. Somewhere along the path, we adopted “It’s a Pleasure We Insure You,” and it still holds true today. AWARDS/HONORS: Presidential Award from Liberty Mutual and Presidential Award from Safeco Insurance. Partner Level with Texas Mutual Insurance. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT: The ability to provide an environment where our employees can succeed and enjoy a stable place to work. To give our clients peace of mind knowing that we have taken their trust seriously in providing solutions for those unknown and unintended occurrences in life that insurance can solve. MISSION: To provide a stable and
enjoyable work environment and to be a good corporate citizen for the communities we live in. This would involve board positions with our civic partners and positions with our industry partners. FREE ADVICE: Take your insurance seriously and develop a trusted relationship with your agent. Our philosophy is to focus on the client’s risk and exposure first and then find affordable solutions. PICTURED: Bill Merritt, Scott Finks, David Roberts, Judy Clark, Sam Morrow, Lisa Bransom, and Michael Wheaton.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 6000 Western Place Blvd., Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.335.3400 • Fax 817.877.1003 LucienWright.com Agency@LucienWright.com
Teresa’s Event Staffing & Bartending will do whatever it takes to make everything perfect for your special day. What sets Teresa and her staff apart from the rest is their willingness to go that extra mile. From coming at the last minute when somebody doesn’t show to thinking fast on her feet when a bride drops the cake, Teresa’s Event Staffing & Bartending will make sure your party goes smoothly.
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Bruce Wood: A Retrospective, Through Feb. 15
Fort Worth’s own Bruce Wood was a driving force in the North Texas cultural community for decades. Bruce Wood Dance Project sought to bring innovative, unconventional productions to North Texas audiences. This exhibit will explore Wood’s contributions to the world of dance, the cultural arts and the communities he grew up in. Arlington Museum of Art. 201 West Main St. arlingtonmuseum.org. 817.275.4600.
Youth Art Month, Feb. 18 through March 29
Each spring the AMA works collaboratively with the Arlington Independent School District to give students the opportunity to display their pieces done in a wide variety of mediums to the general public. Six weeks are dedicated to this exhibition and it is held in conjunction with National Youth Art Month and Youth Art Month work on display in Austin at the Capitol building. Arlington Museum of Art. 201 West Main Street. arlingtonmuseum.org. 817.275.4600.
FOCUS: RongRong&inri, Through April 5
Since 2000, RongRong&inri have been creating works that push the boundaries of traditional black-and-white photography. The husband
and wife--a Chinese/Japanese collaborative team--are widely recognized for self-portraits that chronicle their lives together. Through these narrative photographs, RongRong&inri elaborate on relationships (both theirs and relationships in general), as well as cultural differences and similarities. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Lone Star Portraits, Feb. 21 through May 17
Ever since Leonardo da Vinci created his celebrated Mona Lisa, artists have tried to paint portraits as distinctive as this Renaissance masterpiece. See how Texas artists established their own portrait tradition in this installation that pairs artists’ self-portraits with those of their close friends, relatives and colleagues. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Take Two: George Catlin Revisits the West, Through May 31
Take Two features 17 paintings from George Catlin’s Cartoon Collection, showing the cultural life of the Native Americans he encountered in his travels. This special exhibition includes thirteen paintings that have never be exhibited in Texas. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main Street. sidrichardsonmuseum.org.
817.332.6554.
FRAMING DESIRE: Photography and Video, Feb. 21 through August 23
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents FRAMING DESIRE, an exhibition showcasing over 40 recent acquisitions alongside iconic photographs and videos from the permanent collection. The artists included in FRAMING DESIRE each use their medium in ways that transcend what the imagery literally depicts to intensify the idea of desire. Interweaving the documentary, subjective, and symbolic, these artists address sexuality, gender, longing, catharsis, and transgression, among other subjects. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays
Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Ongoing
The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history, with interactive exhibits that entice participation by all age groups. The museum features hundreds of historical artifacts, photographs, full-scale aircraft engines and a rare Douglas DC-3 airliner. In addition, the museum’s state-ofthe-art digital theater features “The Spirit of American, a film featuring the history of commercial aviation as well as breathtaking aerial photography. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. $0–$7. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum. org. 817.967.1560.
Leonard’s Department Store Museum, Ongoing
Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.
Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing
Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a Civil War
collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Along with the exhibits, the museum includes a 75-seat movie theater that hosts a commissioned movie, “Our Homes Our Rights – Texas in the Civil War.” Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $0–$6. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. 817.246.2323. texascivilwarmuseum.com.
Urbanscapes, Feb. 6 through March 21
For more information, log on to the gallery’s website. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111. com. 817.692.3228.
Gallery Reception at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, First Fridays
Monthly reception for art exhibits opening at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 6–9 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.org. 817.298.3021.
Family Film Series, Second Saturdays
Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Films at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/ films/upcoming. 817.738.9215.
First Sunday Film Club
This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.
Magnolia at the Modern
Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other filmrelated happenings. Tickets: $6–$9. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium
Check the museum website for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
Denis Matsuev, Feb. 10
Since his triumph at the 11th International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1998,Denis Matsuev has become a virtuoso in the grandest of Russian pianistic tradition and has quickly established himself as one of the prominent pianists of his generation. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets: $20-$90. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce Street. basshall. com. 817.212.4300.
Romeo and Juliet, Feb. 13-15
From the escapades and flirtatious tunes of Die Fledermaus to the sweeping melodies of Rodrigo's 1939 guitar concerto and Prokofiev's ballet suite based on the tragic Shakespearean love story, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs the music of romance. See website for show times. Tickets: $27$79. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce Street. basshall.com. 817.212.4300.
Lang Lang: A Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Gala, Feb. 28
Described by critics as a soloist with "jaw-dropping virtuosity" and "exhilarating flair and brilliance," international rock-star pianist Lang Lang joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's Gala concert for a thrilling performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $35$110. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce Street. basshall.com. 817.212.4300.
Free Music at Coyote Drive-In, Every Weekend
Featuring different bands every Friday and Saturday of the month. Call the ticket office or check the website for specifics. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Coyote Drive-In. 223 N.E. 4th St. coyotedrive-in.com. 817.717.7767.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices are general admission/reserved.) Thursday concerts at 9:00 p.m, Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Feb. 6: The Cadillac Three. Tickets: $12-$18. Feb. 7: Sara Evans. Tickets: $16-$40. Feb. 20: The Charlie Daniels Band. Tickets: $12-$40.
Feb. 21: Easton Corbin. Tickets: $15-$28. Feb. 27: Colt Ford. Tickets: $15-$20. Feb. 28: Styx. Tickets: $20-$50.
Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge
Check the website for upcoming shows. 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968.
Styx at Billy Bob's Styx fans can see the band at Billy Bob's on Feb. 28. Tickets range from $20$50. The rockin' performance begins at 10:30 p.m.
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Feb. 2: vs. Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 4: @ Warriors, 9:30 p.m.
Feb. 5: @ Kings, 9:00 p.m.
Feb. 7: vs. Trail Blazers, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9: vs. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 11: vs. Jazz, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19: @ Thunder, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 20: vs. Rockets, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 22: vs. Hornets, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 24: vs. Raptors, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 25: @ Hawks, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 28: vs. Nets, 7:30 p.m.
Stage and theater
The Merry Widow, Feb. 6-8
For the second time in the 2014-2015 season, Texas Ballet Theater will be joined by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, this time for The Merry Widow. When a wealthy widow attends a ball where she is to be courted by a suitor, she becomes mixed up in a whirlwind of romantic confusion. Adapted from the operetta of the same name, this is a production that you will not want to miss. See website for show times.
Tickets: $15-$120. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce Street. basshall.com. 817.212.4300.
Elvis Lives! , Feb. 11
Elvis Lives, which continues to capture the imagination and interests of fans of all types including Broadway, concert and Elvis aficionados, is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life. Iconic media and imagery, including content made available from the Graceland Archives, is integrated into the stage production, as well as the popular exhibit of the life-size images of Elvis'
stage-wear will be on display in the lobby of each theater hosting a performance! 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $33-$88. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce Street. basshall. com. 817.212.4300.
Once, Feb. 18-22
Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/ musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights. But their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. See website for show times. Tickets: $44-$93.50. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall. com. 817.212.4300.
Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing
Different standup comedians perform weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555.
Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays
A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. It's a must for visitors. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 18 and older are welcome. Tickets: $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing
Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
other attraC tionS and eventS
150 Years of Fort Worth Satellite Exhibit, Ongoing
The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Ongoing
The museum has a full slate of fun and informative public programs for its visitors, from lectures by visiting artists and scholars to extended education opportunities, family events, children’s programs and a book club. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Check the website for details. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
BRIT First Saturday, Ongoing
Free family fun and activities on the first Saturday of the month, including a farmers market that features a variety of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local gardens based around Fort Worth. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit. org/firstsaturday. 817.332.4441.
BRIT Tours, Ongoing
Lace up your sneakers and learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.
Cattle Baron Mansions, Ongoing
Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wednesday–Friday, hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, hourly, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-EddlemanMcFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.
Clearfork Food Park, Ongoing
This waterfront and woof-friendly park features a variety of food trucks and live music in a laidback, alfresco setting. Thirsty folk can swing by the Cantina, which boasts a full selection of beer and wines. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. 1541 Merrimac Circle (located on the Trinity
Trail just off University Drive across from the Fort Worth Zoo). clearkforkfoodpark.com.
Coyote Drive-In, Ongoing
View flicks the “old-fashioned way,” in an under-the-stars setting that’s anything but antiquated. The Panther Island locale provides stunning views of downtown Fort Worth along the Trinity River near the Panther Island Pavilion, where concerts and tubing are regularly happening. Coyote Drive-In is a joint collaboration between Coyote Theatres, the Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Vision Authority and the city of Fort Worth. Check the website for movies, times and special events. 223 N.E. 4th St. coyotedrive-in.com. 817.717.7767.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Ongoing
A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Free. Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.
Fort Worth Food Park, Ongoing
Enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes served up by some of the area’s top local chefs — all in one serene, park-like setting in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural and entertainment district. Park features outdoor games, live music and other special events. It’s also pet-friendly and has free wireless Internet. 2509 Weisenberger St. Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. fwfoodpark.com.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, Ongoing
The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Ongoing
The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter. org. 817.392.7410.
Fort Worth Water Gardens, Ongoing
Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700. Fort Worth Zoo, Ongoing
The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour, Fridays and Saturdays
Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours.com. 817.559.0849.
Lectures and Discussions at the Kimbell, Ongoing
Year-round evening, weekday and Saturday lectures by staff and guest speakers explore various topics relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum. Some programs require advance reservations. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451. Log Cabin Village, Ongoing
Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. And be sure to keep tabs on the website, which details the Village’s ever-changing array of special events. Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; closed Monday. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881. Martin House Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Saturdays
Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. martinhousebrewing.com. 817.222.0177. Panther Island Pavilion, Ongoing
Self-billed as “the only outdoor entertainment venue in Funkytown,” PIP caters to a wide variety of uses, including concerts, festivals and events — all staged along the banks of our beloved Trinity, with stunning views of the best downtown in the country (aka, ours, of course!). Besides boasting the only waterfront stage in Texas, it’s also got a main stage for year-round events and two additional band shells for multi-act festivals. In addition to attending a multitude of live events throughout the year, guests also can rent stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats
and take part in some watersports fun. Check the website for specifics. 395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.com. 817.698.0700.
Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Wednesdays and Saturdays
There’s a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.
Revolver Brewing Tour and Tastings, Saturdays
Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing.com. 817.736.8034.
River Legacy Living Science Center, Ongoing
The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.
Southside Urban Market, Ongoing
Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production and promote healthy living. Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Southside Fort Worth on the corner of South Main and East Daggett. southsideurbanmarket. com.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Ongoing
Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–$20. Stockyards Walking Tours, Saturdays
Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation.com.
Vintage Railroad: Trinity River Run, Thursdays–Sundays
Hit the rails in an authentic Victorian-style coach between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location, visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. 3:15–4:15 p.m. $6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa.com. 817.410.3123.
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With the trend leaning heavily toward casual dining, David and Sandra Avila took a gamble on bringing their European fine dining concept to town. Only time will tell if going “all in” on nouvelle cuisine will pay off in the long run.
| by courtney dabney | photography by alex lepe |
Chef Sandra a vila trained at d uca SS e i n S titute and S pent S ix month S in p ari S working at 58 t our e iffel, the restaurant located on the first level of the tower. Her husband, David Avila, serves as general manager and is involved in every aspect of service. He calls their concept contemporary French cuisine and says, “We want to introduce the European style of fine dining, which allows the chef to decide what is on the set menu.”
The interior is modern and minimal to the max. One of my favorite features was
the professionally positioned lighting on the center of each table, making candlelight passé. Service is impeccable at Le Cep from start to finish. The well-trained staff worked together seamlessly.
A champagne offering makes its way to your table in an iced urn, and you can opt for a wine pairing with each course ($30$45). Wine is also available by the glass or bottle, or you can add a cheese supplement ($15) to your meal. The glass wine cave is well stocked with handpicked regional French bottles. Italian and Spanish selections are also featured prominently. Diners can choose between the Eight-
Course Discovery menu ($85), featuring a taste of all the chef’s creations that change every month, or the Four-Course Tasting menu ($45) that allows guests to sample half the menu. Many tables were employing our method of ordering alternately from the four-course menu and tasting all eight.
The soup and salad course in December (when this review took place) featured velouté of butternut squash, garnished with crostini and blue cheese crumbles or salade of beet puree and cauliflower with dots of blue cheese sauce and micro green garnish. Both were simple and earthy starters, seasoned sparingly and uncharacteristically lean — meaning light on the butter, cream and intensity by traditional standards of French cuisine. Think haute presentation and service with a distinctly nouvelle menu.
The appetizer course had hits and misses. The best dish of the night was the sea bass, which was cooked perfectly and resting in a tantalizing orange sauce topped with carrot purée. My least favorite dish was a tartare of venison served with crostini, seasoned with shallots and juniper berry with a quail egg in the center. I am a true fan of tartare. It is a quintessential Parisian dish. You would be hard-pressed to find a menu in Paris without some version of either steak or salmon tartare, but this was not a good combination. Venison is on the stronger side to begin with, shallots are a dominant onion flavor, and either you love the piney profile of juni-
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas A Silent Auction of New and Gently Used Designer and Vintage Handbags and Luncheon Bene tting eNational Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Educational Projects for Children Invitations will be sent in February National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
For questions, please contact Emmy Lou Prescott at emmylou@cowgirl.net or 817-509-8965
Location: 3324 W. 7th St.
For info call: 817.900.2468
price range: $$$
hours: Tue.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
what we Like:The best dish of the night was the sea bass, which was cooked perfectly and resting in a tantalizing orange sauce topped with carrot purée. Service was perfection.
what we don’t: We didn't like theVenison tartare, and some of the sauces were bland. A few of the plates were not hot when they arrived to the table.
our recommendation: Try one of the multi-course tasting menus so you can experience several of the chef's creations.
per (the flavor of gin) or you don’t (and I usually do). This tartare lacked salt, and the gray color was not appetizing.
Main dishes consisted of duck breast in pomegranate sauce with piped edamame puree or beef tenderloin in a mild tarragon sauce with shallot and mashed potato puree. Both platings were exquisitely designed, and the proteins were cooked a lovely medium rare, but the sauces were bland, and the plates did not reach our table hot.
For dessert, we suggest either a glace of black raspberry ice cream resting atop salty shortbread cookie crumbles in a strong cognac sauce or a Mont Blanc with layers of meringue, candied chestnut paste and lots of whipped cream garnished with edible orchid and chocolate pearls.
Every detail of service has been meticulously thought out, down to the final offering of macaroons and chocolate truffles and sending guests on their way with packaged Madelines for their morning coffee. To be sure, Le Cep is a rare fine dining experience in Cowtown, but some of the courses need more refinement to hold up their end of the bargain, as well as entice guests back for another taste of the good life.
With iconic red, green and white-striped awnings, Bella Italia West’s exterior shouts “typical pasta joint” to unassuming diners expecting the quintessential Italian fare most are used to in these parts. And while traditional dishes are on the menu, it’s the remarkable variety of wild game meats and owner Carlo Croci’s simplicity in presenting them that really shine.
But before visiting, call for reservations and prepare to dress appropriately. The decades-old restaurant is one of few left in town that requires proper attire (meaning nothing overly casual) and has been known to strictly enforce the rule.
The atmosphere is Elks lodge meets country club. Think dimly lit dining areas, dark carpet, hand-painted wall murals and mounted game heads. The restaurant,
which moved from its original location in south Fort Worth to its current Camp Bowie spot in 1988, is old school. Tables are set with red tablecloths, white overlays, water goblets and a single carnation stem, a combination that contributes to the ambiance. Regulars – and there are many – aren’t concerned that Bella hasn’t attempted to modify its successful recipe for success. Many Westside neighborhood residents belly up to the quaint bar while others have their favorite tables. All have preferred waiters, many who’ve built loyal clientele after years of offering prime customer service.
At dinner garlicky tomato bruschetta presented atop crisp crostinis serve as an amuse-bouche upon seating. No-frills garlic bread – butter painted across a crusty baguette half – follows. Diners can
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examine Bella Italia’s lengthy wine list to find an impressive selection of Piedmont barolo and barbaresco wines as well as brunellos and super Tuscans, which hail from Croci’s native home. Appetizers include snail-stuffed mushrooms, venison pate and funghi paesano ($6), which offered four plump, onion and garlic stuffed cremini mushrooms soaked in oil and a white wine broth.
While the less adventurous may be tempted to stick with Bella’s pasta classics, like the baked lasagna ($20) that rests in an oval-shaped ramekin of cheesy goodness, the game menu is well worth perusal. Selections run the wildlife gamut from Texas antelope and ostrich to caribou and elk.
The venison tenderloin with porcini mushroom sauce ($36) came sliced to reveal a ruby-red rare interior. Tender and lean, the protein was savory and slightly tart from the red wine reduction. Accompanied by a small cake of broccoli soufflé, made with cauliflower and cream, scalloped potatoes and yellow cherry tomato halves, the uncomplicated ensemble was refreshingly straightforward and representative of Tuscany’s uncomplicated, rustic cuisine.
location: 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd.
A final course of tiramisu ($12) was a little too sweet for our taste. Doused in chocolate sauce, the dessert was less ladyfingers and heavier on the coffee-flavored cream. A coffee pairing might have weakened the sugar rush that followed.
for info call: 817.738.1700
price range: $$-$$$
hours: Mon.- Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., closed Sunday what we like:The wild game menu is well worth the trip. what we don’t: The tiramisu was not the best we've had in town.
our recommendation: Visit for the extensive wine list, tender game and pasta classics.
During warmer months, Bella’s patio, flanked by Croci’s vegetable and herb garden, is known to draw crowds, especially when he fires up the outdoor grill for his buffalo tenderloin. Make reservations and dress accordingly.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we take a trip to one of Fort Worth’s best chocolatiers: Dude, Sweet Chocolate!
| by Jessy diamba |
Across the country, women Are Anxiously wAiting to be swept off their feet, And men Are Anxiously looking for wAys to do the sweeping. One classic gift that is universally adored is chocolate. Ever tried Chocolate Salami, Fungus Amongus Toffee, or Cocoa Puffs Marshmallows? If not, you should head to Dude, Sweet Chocolate!
Situated in Dallas and Fort Worth, Dude, Sweet Chocolate was founded by Chef Katherine Clapner and CFO Redding May. It all began with a Christmas party in 2008: “[May] worked at Merrill Lynch, and for the annual Christmas party, he wanted to treat his clients to chocolate they’ve never seen before.” Clapner worked her magic; the feedback was through the roof, and what started out as 60 boxes increased twofold to more than 150. With that, an idea was born. Clapner persisted, experimenting with a variety of flavors, and pushing her chocolate creations at local farmers markets and the like. By 2009, she thought about opening a store, and the first one was opened by December of that year. “I wanted to go into business, and so I did. I’m kind of stubborn and pigheaded!”
Valentine’s Day and Christmas are Dude, Sweet Chocolate’s busiest times of the year, but Clapner wouldn’t change anything. “Ya kiddin’ me? From our Chocolate Salami to our Tub of Love and our Chocolate Love Potions, everything sold at Dude, Sweet Chocolate is unique and won’t be found anywhere else!” There’s also a tasting room for hesitant newbies. “Our staff really knows what they’re selling, unlike many other places.”
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american Arlington/Mid-Cities
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $
BITE City Grill 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3888. 11am10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thur.; 11am1am Fri.-Sat. $$
Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11ammidnight, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-1am, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$
Humperdink's Restaurant And Brewery 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-2am Mon.Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $$ J Gilligan's Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; drafthouse open nightly 11am-2am $
Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$ No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344. 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $
Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ Potager 315 S. Mesquite St., 817.861.2292. 11am3pm Tues.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat. Cash/ Check only $$
Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; closed Sun. $
Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.801.5541. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.-Sun.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$
Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$
Steve's Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$
Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$
Burleson
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-2pm lunch and 5pm-9pm dinner Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $
Dalton's Corner Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am2am Thu.; 8am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 8am-midnight Sun. $$
The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Colleyville
Mac's Steaks & Seafood 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. 11am-9:30pm, bar 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm, bar 11pm Thur.-Sat.; 10am-9:30 pm, bar 10pm Sun $$
Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $
Trio New American Cafe 8300 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 104, 817.503.8440. 11am-3pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Thu.-Sat. BYOB. $$ Fort Worth
Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$
Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am10pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-11pm Thu.; 8am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$ Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11am-2am daily. $$ Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. 11am-10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$
Cast Iron Restaurant 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4106. 6am-10:30am Mon.-Sat.; 6am-2pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am-2pm. and 5pm-10pm daily. $$ Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$
Charleston’s 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Cowtown Diner 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am9pm Mon.-Thur.; 8am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$
Curly’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. Lunch 11am-4pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 4pm10pm Sun. and 4pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$ Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St.,
817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 Calhoun St., 817.451.6180. 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500. 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115. 6:30am-2pm Mon.Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-6pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:3010pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650. 10:30am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$ Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; Brunch to 4pm Sat.-Sun. $$-$$$
Lucile’s Stateside Bistro 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ Lunch Box 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.Sun. $
MAX's Wine Dive 2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, 817.870.1100 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pmmidnight Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-10pm Sun.; Brunch 10am-3pm Sat. & Sun.; Happy Hour 4pm-6pm Mon.-Fri. $-$$
Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Montgomery Street Café 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Sat. $
Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $
Paris Coffee Shop 704 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $
Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch 10am-2:30pm, Dinner 6pm-9pm Mon.Fri.; Brunch 10am-1pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$
Pop’s Safari 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $
Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $
The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 3pm-midnight Tue.-Thur. and Sun.; 3pm-2am Fri.; 1pm-2am Sat. $$ The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie
Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $
Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 8am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat. $
Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm daily. $$
Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $
The Zodiac Room At Neiman Marcus 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. 11am-3pm Mon.Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine
Into The Glass 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am-11pm Wed.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$
Tolbert's Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$
Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Keller/laKe Country
FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 817.741.5200 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10:30am-10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $$
The Spot Restaurant at Harbor One Marina 9307 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.4600. 11am-2am Sun.Wed.; 11am-3am Thur.-Sat. $ roanoKe
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $
Blue Hangar Cafe 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat. $
Classic Cafe 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$$$
Dove Creek Café 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $
Reno Red's Frontier Cooking 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
SouthlaKe
Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$
Del Frisco's Grille 1200 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.3777. 11am-11pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$
Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. 11am-11pm daily. $-$$
Weatherford
Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$
The Wild Mushroom 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.570.0340. $$-$$$
Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $
asian
arlinGton
Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr., 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $
Genghis Grill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy., 817.468.3777. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$
Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
Piranha’s Killer Sushi 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$ Sukhothai 423 Fielder North Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ Bedford
MK's Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy., Ste. 130, 817.545.4149. Lunch 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 4pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.Sun. $$
Thai Jasmine 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu. and Sun.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $
BurleSon
Taste Of Asia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
fort Worth
Asia Bowl & Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $
Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $-$$
Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. Lunch 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun $$ Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$
Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie, Ste. 12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$
MK's Sushi 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.; Other location: 2901 Fair Dr., Ste. 100, 817.306.0003. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Mon.-Fri., 5pm-10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $
Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 1526 Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $ Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 . Other location: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
P.F. Chang’s 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Pho Little Saigon 6942 Green Oaks Rd., 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$
Piranha’s Killer Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$
Shinjuku Station 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 5pm-9pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $-$$
Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4265 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$
Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am-3pm and 4:30pm10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$
Thai Select 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $
Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Tu Hai Restaurant 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $ Grapevine
Edohana Hibachi Sushi 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ hurSt
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$
ManSfield
Sake Hibachi Sushi And Bar 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm, Sun. $-$$
SouthlaKe
Gingerine Fresh Asian 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; noon10pm Sat. $
Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.Fri; noon-3:30pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $
Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 138, 817.410.1991. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Thai Chili 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm $-$$
barbecue
Arlington
David's Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row. Dr. 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm daily. $
Oh My Bbq 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am8pm Mon., Wed.; 10am-7pm Tues., Thu.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $
Fort Worth
Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $
Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk Kitchen 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817.626.2340. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am10pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $
Billy's Oak Acres BBQ 1700 Las Vegas Trail North, 817.367.2200. 11am-8pm Tue.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $
Cousin’s Pit Barbecue 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other locations: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 9560. Feather Grass Ln., 817.750.2020. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. 11am-9pm daily. Other locations: 951 N. Beach St., 682.647.0222. 11am-9pm daily. 1989 Colonial Pwy., 817.759.7400. 11am-9pm daily. 5412 Blue Mound Rd., 817.289.0027. 10:30am-8:30pm Sun.Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $
Railhead Smokehouse 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. Other locations: 140 E. Exchange Ave. 817.626.7777. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Sammie's Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-5pm, Sun. $-$$
Smokey's Bbq 5300 Calhoun St., 817.451.8222. 11am8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 8am-8pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $
The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-7pm Sat. $-$$ Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.625.1070. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$
hurst
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-9pm daily. $ White settlement
Soda Springs Bar-B-Q 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-
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Fort Worth
Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse 2932 Crockett St., 817.862.9800. 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30-10:30pm Sat; 12pm-3pm, 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Texas De Brazil 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. Brunch: 11am-3pm Sun.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Fri.; Dinner: 5-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Grapevine
Boi Na Braza 4025 William D. Tate, 817.251.9881. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$
burgers & sandwiches
arlinGton
Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.. Ste. 103, 817.275.8918. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am-9pm daily. $
Chop House Burgers 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
Kincaid’s 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 113, 817.466.4211. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $
Tom's Burgers & Grill 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth
Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $
The Great Outdoors 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $
Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other locations: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 3124 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.3200. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $
The Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. $
M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-4pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-8pm Wed.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $
Magnolia Cheese Co. 1251 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2221. 11am-3pm Sun. $$
Pappas Burgers 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$
Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Shaw's Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. 11am-2:30pm Mon.; Tue.-Thu. 11am- 9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; 10:30am-4pm. Sun. $-$$
The Pour House Sports Grill 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-1am Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sun. $
Tommy’s Hamburger Grill 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. Other location: 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.920.1776. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $
Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 10am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm
Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $-$$
Z’s Café 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am-3pm Mon.-Fri. $ Southlake
Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $
Kincaid’s 100 N. Kimball Ave., 817.416.2573. 11am9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $ continental arlinGton
Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$
Fort Worth
Six10Grille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$
delis & bakeries arlinGton
Iris Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am2pm Sun. $
Fort Worth
Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other locations: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 3300 Heritage Trace Pwy., Ste. 110, 817.750.6666. 11am-9pm daily. $
Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $ Bluebonnet Bakery 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $ Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Bakery Café 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-9pm daily. $ The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $ Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. 6am-7pm daily. Other locations: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-7pm Mon.Sat. $ Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-10:30am Tue.-Sat.; 7am-10:30 Sun. $
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $
Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064.; 100 Country Club Rd., 940.464.0748; 2940 Justin Rd., 972.966.1091. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ Yofe Café 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ Yogi’s Deli and Grille 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.924.4500. 6:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am3:30pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine
Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bistro and Bakery 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; 6:30pm-5pm Sun. $ The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $
Weinburger’s Deli 601 S. Main St., Ste. 100, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
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Ultimate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ Southlake
Elegant Cakery 5355 Nolen Drive, Ste. 200, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $-$$
Weinburger’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Ste. 116, Westlake, 817.491.9119. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
eclectic arlinGton
The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.472.9988. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Fort Worth
Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10am3pm Sat.-Sun. $$
Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$
Lili’s Bistro 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$
Mijo's Fusion 1109 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.921.3905. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Reservoir Bar, Patio And Kitchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.-Sun. $-$$
Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd. 817.927.7372. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$
Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633.
Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner: 5-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am2pm. $$-$$$
Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 9am-5pm Sun. $
Vee Lounge 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833. 11ammidnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.; 7pm-2am Fri.-Sat. $$
Winslow’s Wine Café 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pmmidnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-midnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$
Zambrano Wine Cellar 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 4:30pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Arlington
Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., Ste. 532, 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth
Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ Byblos 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 11am-4pm and 5pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; 4pm-1:30am Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$
Hedary’s 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-2pm Mon.; 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Tues.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $
Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, Fort Worth 817.735.4900 buttonsrestaurant.com
King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$
french Arlington
Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$
La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Fort Worth
La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
german
Fort Worth
Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Wed.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$
Of all the adjectives to describe Buttons, “subtle” isn’t one of them. Funky, indulgent, diverse, flavorful, Southern—that’s more like it. From the restaurant’s lounge-esque décor to the bold garlic mashed potatoes, Chef Keith Hicks doesn’t hold back. Everything is at full throttle. Each dish is jam-packed with flavor, each moment fueled with vibrant music.
A Funkytown melting pot, Buttons draws young and old across all demographics. “I want to make people think about how Grandma and Mamma did things,” says Hicks, former chef at Ovation and Chop House. So with food and music, he takes us back in time. With a chic retro aesthetic, the low-lit restaurant combines modern, clean lines with graphic-print wallpaper.
The real pièce de résistance was Buttons’ Famous Chicken & Waffles. Three meaty pieces of salty, hand-battered fried chicken rested on four fluffy house-made Belgium waffle triangles. Fresh strawberries and blueberries, along with cinnamon-infused butter, flavored the waffles. A side of super-sweet maple syrup was for moderate drizzling over the dish. A dusting of powered sugar and a handful of sweet potato pomme frites topped the unique meat-carb combo.
Buried beneath the chicken and waffles, a bowl of collard greens anchored the dish, adding slight bitterness. Enhanced with chopped onions and bell peppers, the greens gained depth from cooking with a smoked turkey leg.
Though the melding of breakfast and dinner may seem odd, it works well.
Greenwood’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
greek
Fort Worth
Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., Ste. 101A, Hurst, 817.788.5110. Other location: 129 E. Olive St., Keller, 817.337.3204. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $
The Vine Greek Taverna 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. $
italian Arlington/Mid-Cities
Birraporetti’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 5pm-10pm daily. $$
Italianni’s 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
La Bistro 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 5pm10pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Mama’s Pizza 1200 N. Fielder, 817.795.8700. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through EntreesTo-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $
Mellow Mushroom 200 N. Center St. 817.274.7173. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Moni's 1730 W. Randol Mill Road, Ste. 100, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Nizza Pizza 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $
Piccolo Mondo 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174.
Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$
Prespa's 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Ln. B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Reflections Of Bella Vita 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. 10am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ Fort Worth
Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$
Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$
Campisi's 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.916.4561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$
Ferré Ristorante Bar 215 E. Fourth St.,
Guest Speaker
Lee Trevino
Master of Ceremonies
Brian Estridge
Honorary Chairs
Sherri and Bobby Patton
Chairs
Mary Lee Cruz
Dee J. Kelly, Jr.
Pat Green
For information
817-344-1835
dfwmc_events@uss.salvationarmy.org
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Hilton Hotel Fort Worth
817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Tues.-Wed.; 4pm-10pm Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Fireside Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat. $$ Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat., available for parties Sun. $$$
Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. Other locations: 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6262. 5811 Bryant Irvin, Ste. 101, 817.346.6262. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $
Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $
Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $$
Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $
Nizza Pizza 401 University Dr. 817.877.3900. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm8:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri. $-$$
Piola 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$
Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $
Taverna Risotteria 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Grapevine/Southlake/ Colleyville
Brio Tuscan Grill 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$
Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Fireside Pies 1285 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.1285. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat. $$
Mama’s Pizza 445 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.4212242. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $
Nizza Pizza 3930 Glade Rd., Ste. 101, 817.283.4700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 100, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Colleyville/Fort Worth
Gloria’s Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. 11am-10pm daily. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.927.7372. 5:30pm to 9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $$ Trevino's 1812 Montgomery St., 817.731.8226. 11am to 9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 9am-9:30pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun.; Breakfast 9am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $-$$
Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 10am-10pm Sun.; 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat. $$
mediterranean
Fort Worth
Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$
Red Door Bistro 4938 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.292.0000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$
Saffron Sky 5913 Donnelly Ave., 817.732.1007. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-3pm Mon.; Closed Sun. $-$$
Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon-8pm, Sun. $-$$
mexican arlinGton
Chipotle 5001 S. Cooper St., Ste. 125, 817.522.0012. Other location: 2151 N. Collins St., 817.459.0939. 11am-10pm daily. $
Chuy's 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ El Fenix 1620 E. Copeland Rd., 682.558.8890. Other location: 4608 S. Cooper Rd., 817.557.4309. 11am-10pm daily. $
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 510 East Abram, 817.265.8226. Other locations: 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 817.516.8226. 2030 Glade Rd, Ste. 296, Grapevine, 817.416.8226. 480 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 101, Southlake, 817. 488.2500. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ Rio Mambo 6407 S. Cooper St. 817.465.3122. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$
Colleyville/Grapevine
El Fenix 401 State Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.421.1151. 11am-10pm daily. $ Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9:30pm Sun. $
La Hacienda Ranch 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth
Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 11am-2am
Fri.; 10am-2am Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$
Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Other location: 4020 William D. Tate, Ste. 208, Grapevine, 817.358.0505. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $
Chipotle 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.840.3904. 11am-10pm daily. $
Dos Gringos 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $
El Asadero 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$
El Fenix 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $
El Rancho Grande 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Fernandez Café 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am9pm Thu.-Fri.; 7am-5pm Sat.; 7am-3pm Sun. $
Fiesta 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 10am-8pm Mon.; 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.8226. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 6353 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.989.8226. 5724 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.292.8226. 9180 N. Fwy., Ste. 500, 817.750.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $
Hacienda San Miguel 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $
Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $
Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Breakfast tacos: 6am-10am Mon.-Fri. $
Paco & John 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$
Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations
Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Revolver Taco Lounge 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 4m-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$
Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $
Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 7am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-3am Fri.-Sat.; 7am9pm Sun. Other locations: 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am2:45am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; 2916 W. Berry St. 817.675.2519. 11am-11pm Mon.; 11am-2am Tue.-Sat. $
Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $
Tres Joses Cocina Mexicana 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$
Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.; 10am-11:30pm Sat.; 10am-10:30pm Sun. $$
Southlake
Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$
seafood
arlington
Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Pappadeaux 1304 E. Copeland Rd., 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Razzoo’s 4001. S. Cooper St., 817.467.6510. 11am11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ Rockfish 3785 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817.419.9988. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Fort Worth
Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$
Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$
J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive,
817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$
Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 600 W. Hwy 114, Grapevine, 817.488.6220. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other locations: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 2950 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.0011. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$
Rockfish 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Waters, Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine 2901 Crockett St. 817.984.1110. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$$ Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $
Southlake
Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Rockfish 228 State St., 817.442.0131. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
WilloW Park
Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$
southwest
Fort Worth
Blue Mesa Bar & Grill
1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682.323.3050. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$
Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W., 817.732.2370. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$$
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thu.Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $
Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$
The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$ Tillman's Roadhouse 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Tues.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$$
steaks
arlington
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.465.3700. 4pm-11pm
Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$
Mac’s Steaks & Seafood Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$
Trail Dust Steak House 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sun. $$$
Fort Worth
Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$
The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch: 11am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 4pm9pm Sun. $$$$
Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$
Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm daily. $$$$
H3 Ranch 105 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$
Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$
Mercury Chop House 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 3pm11pm Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $$$
M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$
Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$
Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$$
granbury
Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471. 11am-10pm Wed.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ graPevine/Southlake/ Colleyville
J.R.’S Steakhouse 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 11am-10pm daily. $$$
Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$
Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in fort worth, courtesy of photographer brian luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where-feb-15. The following month we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:
1. Its first tenants were a furniture company on the first floor and a boarding house on the top floors.
2. Currently it’s a place for cowboys to whet their whistles.
3. It was built in 1908. reveal from last month Arlington Heights High School 4501 W. Freeway, Fort Worth
Throughout the years, Rick and Karla Lopez have used the Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth service department, and so they turned to the dealership for their 2014 vehicle purchases, the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG and Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, where they said, “The location and staff were great!”
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