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At 24, bull rider Dane Doggett has already recorded a slew of broken bones and damaged ligaments. But this pain isn’t what scares him — it’s what makes him want to do it again. by Shilo Urban
30 Up and Comers: 13 Fort Worthians to Watch From photographers to singers to politicians and philanthropists, Fort Worth is full of inspiring people ready to do some moving and shaking in 2019.
46 Where to Dine in ’19 Our recommendation for a New Year’s resolution? Hit up all of these must-try spots in 2019. by Malcolm Mayhew
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Newcomers Guide Get a Kincaid burger, say “howdy” to strangers and attend a concert at Bass Hall. Here are some tips to turn you into a Fort Worthian in no time. by Samantha Calimbahin and Brian Kendall
Rodeo Bids Will Rogers Memorial Center Adieu We gear up for Will Rogers’ last rodeo with this retrospective.
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Fort Worthian Bullfighter Jesse Vick has learned a lot from the school of hard knocks.
Resolving Quarrels … the Old-Fashioned Way
The Legends of Texas’ Brad Gandy just might have the record for most duel victories.
26 Going Gaucho in Uruguay
A Fort Worth gal encounters a different kind of cowboy in South America.
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How to Cowboy Your Chic
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Bird’s-Eye View in Frost Tower You might go to Branch & Bird for the view, but you might not stay for the food.
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Subtle options for those not ready to dive into the Western-wear pool. etc.
The Feed Crockett Row isn’t the only place with a new food hall.
90 Restaurant Listings
A comprehensive guide to area restaurants.
62. Holiday Home Tour, Top Attorneys
64. The 2018 Assembly Debutantes
76. Ten Things to Do This Month Better brush up those cornhole skills.
104. As right as rain.
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Bucking the Norm
» When I arrived to the photo shoot, Dane Doggett was already sitting in the chute atop a 2,000-pound bull that had a less-than-appreciative disposition, and our brave photographer, Olaf Growald, was standing in what I thought was an extremely precarious position to get the money shot. The bull was snorting, his horns clanging loudly against metal and he showed no signs of “chilling out.”
Behind all of this hubbub was another bull that had only recently been brought to the ranch. With a scanty fence separating us, I, like the naïve city-dweller I am, decided to pay a visit. Just moments after I first made eye contact, he aggressively
shook his head and charged at the aforementioned fence. I jumped back what felt like a half-mile, and our art director, Ayla Haynes, rightfully asked — in a not-so-Grated way — if my drawers were clean.
On this overcast day at Knapp Ranch, just outside of Mansfield, Texas, I realized why I loved working at Fort Worth Magazine. While, like all city magazines, we cover fine dining, boutique shops, interior design and artsy-fartsy culture, few, if any, editors would also have the opportunity to drive a mere 30 minutes to meet real cowboys riding real bulls on a real ranch. Fort Worth isn’t just where the West begins, folks. The truth is, culturally, it doesn’t get any farther West than Fort Worth.
Though the city has transformed over the past decade, no millennial transplant, coffee-shop barista or boutique owner would dare suggest a change to Fort Worth’s cowboy culture. We all embrace it because we know it’s a part of what makes Fort Worth a distinct and mag-
nificent city. And, come Jan. 18, whether sporting boots or Chuck Taylors, most will come together to celebrate the city’s annual Stock Show & Rodeo — the last time the rodeo will take place at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Fort Worth, after all, is our common ground. But fear not, my fellow urbanites, this issue packs far more than just pearl snaps and Stetsons. In addition to the rodeothemed content, we also give y’all tips on where to eat and who to watch in 2019. And, if you’re new to the area, we recommend checking out our first Newcomers Guide, which is a great first step to becoming an official Fort Worthian.
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Our Newcomers Guide on page 52 is a pretty good starter pack for Fort Worth first-timers. But if they were to hang with one of our writers, here’s where they’d be going:
Shilo Urban
I always take my West Coast friends to Billy Bob’s Texas. They can’t believe a place like that really exists outside of the movies — the line dancing, the bull riding, the guys in big hats and belt buckles, the girls in cut-off shorts and cowboy boots. I usually try and fail to teach my friends how to two-step.
Courtney Dabney
Three-part answer, because I can’t pick just one: our world-class museum district, because people expect to see cowboys and are shocked to find out about Fort Worth’s rich cultural offerings; Sundance Square, because having a vibrant and walkable downtown is so impressive; and Northside to watch the herd of longhorns walk down Exchange Avenue, and then to Joe T. Garcia’s little oasis to split a pitcher of margaritas and munch on nachos.
Malcolm Mayhew
You’ve got to take your out-of-town visitors out for Tex-Mex — it’s the style of food that our city does best, really. My Tex-Mex go-to has always been El Rancho Grande. Joe T.’s has that great patio, but the food at El Rancho Grande is far superior. It’s very simple Tex-Mex — lots of cheese on everything; absurdly rich refried beans; lightas-air, perfectly salted tortilla chips; and I don’t think there’s a better salsa anywhere in Fort Worth. I’ve been going there since I was a little kid, and it hasn’t missed a beat.
Jenny B. Davis
I always take people to The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Important architecture, amazing art, fabulous restaurant and terrific shopping, all in one place!
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Our New Year’s resolution: Do something new in Fort Worth. Hey, people of Fort Worth Magazine — what’s something you want to do in Cowtown that you haven’t done before?
I’d like to be a cowboy that does the gunfights in the Northside. Dress the part, dual holsters, all the fixin’s.
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Take the train to DFW Airport. Hal Brown Owner/Publisher
Go to one of Hot Box Biscuit Club’s pop-ups! I’ve been to other supper clubs in the city — but I need those biscuits!
Ayla Haynes Art Director
Run the Cowtown Half Marathon. I have run the Cowtown 5K many times but not the Cowtown Half Marathon.
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Go to a concert in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
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I haven’t gone to Coyote Drive-In yet even though I was there when we shot Style with the cool 1957 Chevy Nomad my friend loaned us.
Spray Gleaves Senior Art Director
Get to work in 45 minutes or less using public transit. Currently, it takes me 90 minutes, and I live and work inside the Loop. That’s why I rack up $400 a month in Uber and Lyft charges, just to get around this city.
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» One last rodeo. A Fort Worth tradition preps for a final goround at Will Rogers Coliseum. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 »
Photo from Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Rodeo Bids Will Rogers Memorial Center Adieu
BY SUNDAY NESTER
One of Fort Worth’s longest-running traditions is moving for the first time in 75 years. Come Jan. 18, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo will begin its final rodeo season at Will Rogers Coliseum before it moves to Dickies Arena in 2020. (Stock Show events, such as the horse shows and livestock shows, will remain in their current areas and expand into the Will Rogers Coliseum.) Each rodeo will incorporate 29 performances, including bull riding, bronc riding, steer wrestling, wagon races and more.
As for the rest of the Stock Show, “Old School Cool” is this year’s theme. The season will kick off with the All Western Parade on Jan. 19, which will have floats, horse-drawn vehicles, riding clubs and sheriff’s posses, as well as various bands and marching groups. One of the Stock Show’s most popular attractions, Mustang Magic, a competition in which trainers have 100 days to gentle a wild mustang, will return for its three-day event Jan. 24–26.
The rodeo shouldn’t undergo any drastic changes when it moves to Dickies Arena next year, says FWSSR communications manager Matt Brockman, who fondly recalls watching the rodeo for the first time and meeting a saddle bronc rider at Will Rogers at age 11.
According to Brockman, Dickies Arena chairman Ed Bass and Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show president Brad Barnes are working to keep the same format and feel, “just in a more comfortable seat.”
“While there may be memories that are generated and memories that are held from decades ago in the Will Rogers Coliseum, those memories can still come alive in Dickies Arena because the look, feel and atmosphere is going to be a lot of the same,” Brockman says.
BY THE NUMBERS:
1.2 million average number of visitors at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo each year
More than 37,000 animals that will be on the grounds over the entire period of the Stock Show
1,248,500 the highest attendance of the show, set in 2015
120 acres of multipurpose event facilities and exhibit halls
Over 2,500 horse stalls on the property
Over 2,250 cattle ties
2,856 seats in Will Rogers Auditorium
TIMELINE
1896
First Stock Show takes place along Marine Creek in North Fort Worth
1907
Stock Show begins charging admission — 25 cents
1918
The World’s Original Indoor Rodeo begins
1932
First live radio broadcast of a rodeo on the National Broadcasting Company
1938
Bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronco riding, bulldogging and steer riding become official rodeo events
1944
The Stock Show & Rodeo moves to Will Rogers Memorial Center
1958
Fort Worth rodeo became first to receive complete live national television coverage
1987
The Stock Show adopts Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show as official name
1996
The Stock Show celebrates its centennial anniversary
2008
94,000 square feet of exhibit space
5,652 seats in the Will Rogers Coliseum
23 days of the Fort Worth Stock Show
On the Rails:
The lack of public transportation in the Greater Fort Worth area has long been a sticking point to local commuters who have witnessed Fort Worth’s infrastructure becoming increasingly more congested.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
2017
The Tower Promenade is added to the grounds, along with renovations to cattle barns and milking parlor
2018
Dickies Arena begins construction, and renovations continue at the Will Rogers Memorial Center
2019
Final rodeo at Will Rogers Coliseum
Taking a cue from similarly-sized cities with local rail systems, beginning Jan. 5, Trinity Metro will officially launch TEXRail — a 27mile commuter rail that will offer transportation from downtown Fort Worth to DFW International Airport’s Terminal B. The system will also have stops in North Richland Hills, Grapevine and other parts of northeast Tarrant County. According to Trinity Metro, the line is projected to serve more than 8,000 daily commuters at nine stations. And, by 2035, it will increase to 14,000 riders. The rail’s maiden voyage will take place on a VIP invitation-only train Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. Passengers can try out the new transit service for free until Feb. 1, when riders will have to pay $2.50 for a one-way ticket and $5 for a full-day pass.
Photo from Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
CJesse Vick
Bullfighter
BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN
oncussions, broken bones, getting stomped on the head by a bull — life as a rodeo clown is no joke. But that hasn’t stopped Jesse Vick, the head bullfighter at Billy Bob’s Texas and Cowtown Coliseum, from getting back into the arena and fighting again and again. Seventeen years into the job, Vick says he still gets butterflies when he faces a bull, but he’s also learned to fight smarter.
Q. What got you into bullfighting?
A. I grew up going to rodeos, and of course, you always idolize the clowns. They’re funny, they’ve got this makeup on and they have a daring job. I wanted to be in rodeo, but I didn’t want to compete. I wanted to fight bulls. I started going to practice pens and picking up things that were working for me from all the good guys.
Q. When you’re getting ready for a rodeo, what do you do beforehand backstage? Do you have pre-show rituals?
A. I tape up the same way, I put my makeup on the same way, I wear the same hat — that’s pretty superstitious. When I get in the locker room, it’s a lot of joking around. I try to get everybody’s mind in that locker room off of what could happen ’cause that might be the last time they laugh.
Q. What about your makeup? Is there a method to the way you put your makeup on?
A. It’s more of a trademark. I wear the same exact makeup every single time I fight. It’s like putting on your war paint. It’s more or less for the kids. The only reason you wear makeup is for the crowd, for the kids, for
pictures, for recognition. If somebody sees me on a video, and they don’t tag me or nothing like that, they’ll be like, “Ha, that’s Jesse.”
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A. Yeah, I get butterflies. It depends on what’s about to happen — if you know a cowboy is injured and he’s still riding, or if you know a bull is notorious about hurting people, you’re going to take a little different tactic about it. Like, if you’re a cornerback covering a receiver, and you know he’s fast, you better be fast. Don’t let him go by and say, “He’s
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just too fast.” When you’ve got somebody’s life on the line, you can’t say, “The bull was just too fast.” You have to figure out how to beat that bull. How to outsmart him. How to either cheat him to get there faster. You’re going to be nervous, but if you’re scared, then you’ll get hurt. There’s a difference in being scared and being nervous.
Q. So when you’re down there, what usually goes through your mind?
A. Tunnel vision. I don’t worry about the crowd. I don’t worry about anything but that bull. How that guy has his hand wrapped in the rope, because there are certain ways that they wrap [that] are a little more dangerous than others. Or if I know the bull, that he’s going to turn back this way or turn back that way, then I want to be sure we have this game plan within 10 seconds. I just want to be sure that we’re not going to interfere with that bull ride and give that bull rider every chance to win.
Q. What would you say makes someone a good bullfighter? What separates a pro from an amateur?
A Smarts. It’s not two guys out there running around — there’s a lot of art to it. You learn how to make that bull move and what you can and can’t do with that bull. Then, the guy over here is the same way, and he learns to pick up on your movements and react and go the other way — ’cause otherwise you’ll just go and head-butt, and then you got two guys in the middle, and the bull just gets to pick one.
Q With such a dangerous job, have you had any close calls?
A. Yeah, I’ve been in the hospital. On one incident, I was there for eight days, and they didn’t know if I was going to live or die. I’ve gotten my ear ripped off. Had surgery on my wrist. Broken both my ankles three times. Shattered my shoulder, my eye socket. Multiple concussions just from getting hit in the head, or stepped on, or whatever. A month ago, I got stepped on in the leg, ripped my leg open and had to have that stitched up. And most guys, they’ll end up quitting over something like that. I love it too much just to quit.
Q. You’ve been doing this 17 years. How would you say that you’ve changed as a bullfighter?
A. You see scenarios … so, in the given time that you have that you keep fighting, you’re going to see that scenario more often, and you’ll know more how to take care of it. You go into it smarter. It’s kind of like having a dream. When you have a dream about something, and then something happens exactly like that, you know exactly what to do because you’ve already seen it in your head. I can fight 100 bulls in my head a day.
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» Stick ‘em up. Don’t mess with Brad
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Gandy;
Resolving Quarrels … the Old-Fashioned Way
If Billy the Kid or Doc Holliday were still around, they’d be smart not to tussle with Brad Gandy. After all, he’s managed to survive three duels a week for 33 years.
BY BRANDI ADDISON
It might have some modern amenities — we can be thankful for electricity and running water — but the Fort Worth Stockyards is otherwise a veritable trip back in time. Walk down the street, and you’ll see chaps, spurs, a whole lot of “howdies,” herding cattle and even a gunfight (staged, of course).
For 37 years, the Legends of Texas, a historical reenactment group that stages gunfights, has performed every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Stockyards Station. Dedicated to preserving the history of the Old West from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th century, the goal is to entertain and educate each person in the audience.
Though first formed by a doctor, the group is now comprised of various members, including writers, exmilitary personnel and police officers — and will welcome anyone who is passionate about preserving the history of the true Western days.
Brad Gandy — part-time dumb deputy and part-time living history character — serves as the full-time president of the Legends of Texas and has been a part of the group since 1985.
As one of the longest-running reenactment organizations across the country, Gandy says it all began with just two performances a year but has expanded to multiple performances a week in the Stockyards. And the group even manages to sprinkle a few performances throughout the year in other cities across the U.S.
“It’s like an Abbott and Costello routine,”
he says. “There are, usually, the smart marshal, dumb deputy and two bad guys.”
In their other performances, you may run into Western forefathers, including Sam Houston, Buffalo Bill, Jim Bowie and William Barrett Travis — one of Gandy’s favorite characters to play.
“Our shows are not historically accurate, but they are hysterically funny,” Gandy says. The focus is not on gunfights or explosive
shirts, like it is in Western shows or movies. The performances are not dramatic or historical, but they are comedy-driven, he says, and they are based on theatrical gestures and entertainment.
“We do try to dress as historically accurate as possible, though,” Gandy says. “That’s the education part of it. But comedy seems to be a little more entertaining with the TV Westerns in Hollywood. So, we try to do that while debunking the myth of the attire and the shootouts they display. They
didn’t happen as often as they do on the Westerns, and that’s where we educate and say, ‘This part is Hollywood, and this is us representing what was real.’”
To ensure historical accuracy, the group has a historian who is willing to answer any questions the performers might have. And, to ensure the safety of all individuals, the group has a sergeant of arms who distributes safety blanks before the show and observes the guns after.
The Legends of Texas also has a secretary, treasurer, vice president, in addition to himself as the president.
“We enjoy it,” Gandy said. “We enjoy entertaining people in the Stockyards and being, sort of, ambassadors of the Stockyards.”
Sometimes, people will drop in to the Stockyards while searching for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, and he will tell them they are at the correct place — had they been searching 100 years ago. Gandy will assist them on where they really need to go, but they’ll often come back to the Stockyards Station to view the performance.
“Most of the time, we get locals who are there for their first time and have been residents of Fort Worth for a long time,” Gandy says. “Their No. 1 reaction is always, ‘We had no idea this was down here, and this was awesome.’
“We also get people who are staying in Dallas and visiting Fort Worth, and their reactions are, ‘If we had known Fort Worth was like this, we would have stayed here instead.’”
Going Gaucho in Uruguay
A local Fort Worthian saddles up for a life-changing experience south of the equator.
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY SHILO URBAN
My helmet tumbled to the ground and rolled far away from the horse beneath me. Oh shit. Everyone else had ridden on ahead, following behind the cattle. Green pastureland stretched out in front of me, unbroken besides a handful of furrows and hills. Bulbous sheep drifted along under the blue winter sky. Two collies raced across the range between groves of eucalyptus, splashing through creeks and having the time of their lives. The herd rambled toward a low rock wall at the opposite end of the field.
I sat in my saddle alone. How the hell was I going to rescue my helmet? I couldn’t leave it there like trash — but I also couldn’t get back on the horse by myself. My initial
vault onto the saddle had required a fence, a friend and two firmly placed hands. These short legs were no match for the tall animal. What if I couldn’t get back on? Would I be stuck doing a walk of shame beside my horse all the way back to the ranch house? And if I did — could I still call myself a Texan?
I had never ridden a horse before I traveled 5,000 miles to Uruguay. Sure, I’d taken a trail ride as a kid, but a nose-to-tail circle around a track doesn’t count. This was honest-to-God horse riding on wide-open land at Estancia Panagea, a traditional cattle and sheep ranch located well beyond the beaten path. I felt as wild and free as the wind — apart from the whole “stuck in the saddle” situation.
Wedged between Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay is part of the vast lowland plains of South America known as the Pampas. This is gaucho country. It’s a rough, rural landscape where mornings are early and pleasures are simple: hot stew, honest conversation and a welcoming fire at the end of a ride. The horse-based gaucho culture here values humbleness and a hard day’s work, grit and authenticity.
Sound familiar? The Texas cowboy and South American gaucho are kindred spirits, connected by the same self-sufficient ethos that fuels hardy individuals from Texas to Uruguay and Montana to the Australian Outback — all the rugged, tough places of the world that breed rugged, tough people. Panagea is hidden deep in Uruguay’s
north-central interior, a bumpy hour’s drive from the nearest town. The Pampas boasts plenty of fancy-pants estancias with marble baths and luxury spas. This isn’t one of them. Panagea is a real, working ranch. Not rustic-chic — just plain rustic. Simple yet comfortable. Spread over 2,400 acres, the estancia is home to 1,100 head of cattle and 1,800 sheep, along with pigs, rheas and the occasional turkey. Ibis nest in the trees.
The ranch is owned by Juan Manuel and his Swiss wife, Susanna, who live there with two young daughters. The couple met years before while traveling through Nepal. Curious and cultivated, they welcomed us warmly and conversed like friends. Juan’s epic patience teaching newbies to ride was matched by his no-nonsense personality and dry humor. He implored us to solve our own “crises,” including empty coffee pots in the morning and wine bottles that needed opening.
There was no mobile service, either — a lack of Wi-Fi meaning we had to talk to each other — and electricity ran for only a few hours every evening. Boiling hot showers were on drip status with a three-minute limit, and we brought in well water to flush the toilets. Heat for the winter nights came from a fireplace in the living room and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen. We slept in dormitory-style rooms, with the guys in a bunkhouse outside. A Tennyson quote was tacked up beside a notice for “Princess Complaints: Press the Button” — followed by a stubby wine cork.
I woke up toasty warm on the first morning, snuggled under a down duvet and three wool blankets. Daring to reach outside my cocoon, I lit my bedside candle and read the thermometer: 44 degrees. I ripped off the blankets like a Band-Aid and launched into a frenzied race to get dressed, shoving on every layer I had packed. After DIY bacon and eggs, I pulled on a pair of bombachas de campo (baggy gaucho pants) and wellies (rubber boots for the mud). Cowboy hats were also provided, but I grabbed a helmet instead — insurance against my lack of coordination.
Juan taught us how to
saddle up gaucho-style, cinching four layers around the horse: a blanket, pad, leather seat and a fuzzy sheepskin on top. Gauchos sit higher on the horse’s back than Western cowboys, with longer stirrups and wider legs. Once we mastered the skill of staying upright, the real fun began. Over the next few days, we drove cattle from one side of the ranch to the other. We herded lambs into a corral to notch ears and dock tails. We cut calves from their mothers and gave them tags and vaccinations. We rounded up loafers and strays.
Hearty, homemade meals followed every morning and evening ride, cooked over wood in the kitchen or outside on an open fire. We feasted on lamb with beans, grilled pork chops and scalloped potatoes. Hammocks and basketball followed. Mate tea and Tannat wine flowed freely as we talked over candlelight deep into the night.
By the fourth day, our group of riders had dwindled from a dozen to four. Some stayed behind to watch Netflix downloads on their smartphones, and some just wanted to sleep. One guy turned around after feeling the biting wind on his face. For the rest of us, it was one last chance to go gaucho, to immerse ourselves in the soul-lifting fellowship of nature and beast. Every hour in the saddle deepened my newfound appreciation for the art of the cowboy: reading the landscape, anticipating animal behavior and responding
with proper subtlety or strength. Between moments of sheer exhilaration, I glimpsed the meditative magic of the ride. I gained confidence with each step, embracing the powerful connection with my horse and an inherent love of the open and free.
But on that first morning when my helmet fell off, this tenacity had yet to be born. And there was only one way to learn: I hopped off the horse and scooped up my broken helmet. The moment of truth had arrived. Could I haul myself back on? I shoved my boot into the stirrup, gripped the saddle and took a deep breath. Then I flung my leg toward the sky with everything I had and landed firmly on top of the horse.
I knotted the helmet to my saddle and trotted off to rejoin my friends, riding just a bit higher than I had before.
Twenty-five miles from the nearest town, Panagea is an unpretentious family-owned ranch that promises no internet access or “Sheraton-like facilities.”
Not every Fort Worthian has a go-to pair of cowboy boots and hat. Here are a few picks to add Western flair to your everyday style, just in time for the rodeo.
Don’t call him the next Leon Bridges. Abraham Alexander forges a profoundly personal connection through his soulful music and his satin vocals. Born in Greece, Alexander arrived in the U.S. at age 12, unable to speak a word of English. Now he crafts impactful lyrics and musical poetry that’s inspired by his Christian faith and a hope for the future. His debut single “America” was a response to the killing of five Dallas police officers at a black rights rally, a touchpoint song that captured the moment’s sadness, frustration and passion. Alexander is currently working on his first collective project, which he is “out of this world excited about,” he shares. “Sonically, it’s so unique. I’m blending so many different elements that I love into one thing, like jazz and pop, in a sense, and blues, and bands that I find inspiration from.” His band may not have a name yet, but they’ll be playing at SXSW and releasing an EP on the U.K. label Mahogany sometime in 2019.
“I’m stretching myself to discover what’s buried within that I hadn’t even noticed and to expand and leave room for growth. I just can’t wait for the ride that’s about to happen. It’s going to be fun.”
- Shilo Urban
UP AND COMERS:
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fort worthians to watch
If 2018 set the stage for these locals, it’s now time to watch their first act.
Photos by Olaf Growald
brandom gengelbach
Executive Vice President of Economic Development, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
The future of Fort Worth does not lie in the hands of a single person, but there are people whose hands help push it along. Brandom Gengelbach is one of these people. Now in his third year as executive vice president of economic development at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Gengelbach has been involved with the chamber’s four-year plan to transform itself into an economic development powerhouse called Fortify.
“In order for Fort Worth to remain competitive, the chamber is focusing on four key components: transportation, education, workforce training and perception. After a major fundraising effort, we now can focus on marketing and getting Fort Worth’s name out there. We are working on a ‘quality of place’ agenda to make our community an attractive place to visit, live and work,” Gengelbach says.
Along with marketing, he is busy developing a talent pool trained with the skills required to fill industry needs. “We are the chief facilitator between educational institutions and the industry sector,” he says.
“We also have a new mission statement — Economic Prosperity for All,” Gengelbach says. That requires addressing poverty head on. “While we have about 17 percent of our residents living in poverty, about 35 percent of our population does not earn a living wage. This reality is not unique to other large urban areas, but by focusing on providing things like affordable and quality housing and child care, Fort Worth can help all citizens both contribute to and benefit from our economy.”
- Courtney Dabney
callie
salls
Chef Proprietor, Meyer & Sage
“I’m a citrus addict,” confesses Callie Salls. “And a fresh herb addict.” Meyer lemons and silver-green sage are the chef’s favorite ingredients, as well as the inspiration behind her catering business’s new storefront, Meyer & Sage. Salls’ culinary calling cards are color, creativity and conscious eating. Her cheese and charcuterie “grazing boards” are Instagram gold, imaginative whirlwinds of edible flowers and technicolor fruits arranged with an artist’s eye.
Salls’ new “culinary studio” is situated off Carroll Street amidst the electric energy of The Foundry District. With a focus on local and sustainable ingredients, Meyer & Sage is both a grab-and-go food shop and a sit-andnibble hangout. It’s also one of the few places that uses all organic chicken, wild-caught fish and humanely raised beef, lamb and pork. You’ll find colorful salads and green chile pimiento cheese, plus oven-ready meals like barbacoa enchiladas and citrus-sage brined turkey. Pick up a work-of-art party platter and cute foodie gifts.
Up next for Salls: in-store culinary workshops and chef demos. Meyer & Sage will also provide gourmet bites, including grazing boards, marinated olives and honey rosemary nuts to its next-door neighbor, Blackland Distilling, when the tasting room/ cocktail bar opens in 2019.
- Shilo Urban
hayden blackburn
Executive Director, TechFW
While Fort Worth isn’t regarded as a hub of technological innovation — or even fostering a tech-savvy workforce — Hayden Blackburn has a vision of taking the city far beyond its Cowtown roots. The executive director at TechFW, which focuses on helping new technology startups get off the ground, helps build relationships within the community by offering mentoring and coaching to inventors in tech industries. With a large and diverse portfolio of local startups, the incubator project has been changing the face of tech in Fort Worth for the past 20 years. A founding director of IDEA Works FW, Blackburn’s been with TechFW for only two years but quickly rose to become the company’s executive director in September of 2018.
“Tech startups have all the same challenges as any other enterprise, plus the added years it often takes to navigate the FDA approval process, especially with regard to medical devices,” Blackburn says. “Sometimes, you might have the right technology, but at the wrong time,” he says. So, much of Blackburn’s expertise is focused on evaluating that timing and in finding the right audience for the technology. He also facilitates angel investors to back the entrepreneur.
In 2019 TechFW is planning to expand its offerings with the addition of satellite locations. “We will also be opening up our Think Lab accelerator program in February to all technologybased companies, not just to companies that currently hold a patent,” Blackburn says.
- Courtney Dabney
cary moon
Entrepreneur, Fort Worth City Council
Cary Moon, whose Fort Worth City Council district cuts a big L-shaped swath from the Heritage neighborhood where he lives in far north Fort Worth into the city center and east through Woodhaven, is an unusual sight on the council dais for his strong entrepreneurial background in finance, real estate, restaurants and entertainment. Moon’s wasted no time in putting that work for the city, looking at the city’s revenue policies, ranging from how the city invests to user fees. “The tax rate should not be the first place we look for revenue.”
Moon chaired the city’s audit committee, which unearthed, among other things, $135,000 in savings from unused mobile devices and $27,000 from unused land lines. He’s pledged to bring more business to East Fort Worth, using money from a tax increment finance district as incentives. The International Leadership of Texas brought a charter school to Woodhaven. “It’s just fun to do stuff,” Moon says. He wants to bring $100 million in development to the east side of his district; so far, $30 million has come. “We’ve got $50 million in the pipeline.”
Moon’s name surfaces among potential contenders for mayor, should Mayor Betsy Price step down in a few years. Moon says he’s not aware of the speculation. Asked if he wants to be mayor, he says, “It’d be an honor to be mayor, but I think Mayor Price is doing a great job.” - Scott Nishimura
elyse dickerson
CEO, Eosera
Eosera, a Fort Worth biotech company founded by ex-Alcon vets Elyse Dickerson and Joe Griffin, has had a strong launch. The company, a leader on Fort Worth’s life sciences scene, put its first product — Earwax MD, eardrops for impact wax — on Amazon in spring 2017 and followed that up quickly. Its Earwax MD, Ear Paid MD and Ear Pain MD For Kids are in CVS stores nationally. In 2019, the company is to launch its Ear Itch MD at CVS, and its Wax Blaster MD, a kit that includes a large dispensing bottle in a smaller number of CVS stores. “We’re talking to them about 2,000 stores,” Elyse Dickerson, Eosera’s CEO, says. Earwax MD has helped revive the category at CVS, which gave Eosera its Rising Star Award. “It was a huge surprise to us,” Dickerson says. The CVS buyer was an early believer in Earwax MD — “he took a risk on us, and it paid off for him” — and that’s helped open the door to other retailers for Eosera.
In early 2018, the company launched its products in 700 of 4,000 of Target stores’ largest locations. Eosera expects to launch in Walgreens in 2019. “We’re waiting to hear which stores.” The company has gone to everyday manufacturing at its offices off of University Drive and West Seventh Street, up from two days a week. It has 20 employees, including a new team lead who has a manufacturing background (neither she nor Griffin has previous manufacturing background) and is seeking to more employees who can work full time.
- Scott Nishimura
jay wilkinson
Painter, Photographer and Sculptor
Co-founder of the artist collective Art Tooth, Jay Wilkinson’s presence in Fort Worth’s creative underground community is rising to the collective consciousness. You’ll often find his works on display at Fort Works Art, including a current double exhibition with artist Austin Fields: “Chameleon” (showing through Jan. 26).
Based on surreal images of bohemian party photos, many taken in Fort Worth, Wilkinson’s new series feels intimately alien. Each social scene captures the familiar distance between humans despite their shared spaces. “It’s almost like you’re an astronaut,” he explains, “like you’re looking at it through a piece of glass, and you can’t touch it. Which is the way the world can feel a lot of times.”
While his recent focus has been painting and photography, Wilkinson has also worked on several large-scale projects in the past, including murals in Fort Worth’s Inspiration Alley and Magnolia Avenue. He plans to return to larger, more experiential sculptures in 2019 “that invade people’s spaces a little bit more.” With no formal training or high-places connections, Wilkinson hopes that his success will inspire other artists. “There’s nothing in your way.”
- Shilo Urban
melvin
roberson
Owner, Dough Boy Donuts
There’s a doughnut revolution taking place in Fort Worth, and Melvin Roberson’s Dough Boy Donuts is leading the charge.
From a charming new storefront on the historic Camp Bowie bricks, Roberson is bringing a new type of treat to the neighborhood: a doughnut that not only tastes different, but that’s also made different. The Dough Boy doughnut is denser and cakier than regular rings and comes sprinkled with toppings ranging from Oreo cookies and Lucky Charms to a savory strip of candied bacon and Sriracha sauce. The doughnuts are also made to order so they are hot and fresh rather than pulled cold from a case.
Roberson created his original recipe — and tested the market for it — by launching the Dough Boy Donuts food truck back in 2015. Despite its success, brick-and-mortar was always the goal. He achieved it last August by transforming a just-closed bakery into a cozy space with a counter for takeaway and an inviting area complete with a fireplace and comfy seating for those wishing to stay. Now, Roberson has a new set of goals: expanding the menu (cinnamon rolls and doughnut bread pudding, anyone?), expanding special events (chef dinners and beer and doughnut pairings) and maybe even an actual expansion, all designed to make the Dough Boy experience even sweeter.
- Jenny B. Davis
michael crain
Connector, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Identifying what Michael Crain does for purposes of our headline wasn’t easy. Crain, a lawyer and former official for the George W. Bush administration who capped his service as chief of staff at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, returned to Fort Worth (he grew up at Eagle Mountain Lake) in 2014 with his wife and young children. A connector by nature, Crain served on the executive committee for SteerFW, an organization of young leaders formed by Mayor Betsy Price. He transplanted Foodie Philanthropy, a nonprofit he created while living in Beijing, to Fort Worth, annually raising money for a nonprofit (2019 is the Hope Center for Autism) by recruiting popular chefs to donate tables of 10. Proceeds of seat sales go to the charity.
When City Councilman Brian Byrd won election to his first term serving the far West Side, Crain came aboard as district administrator. Crain’s a Realtor for Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International. His Fort Worth opening of a franchise restaurant for MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Co. failed; the distressed chain fell into bankruptcy in September. Late in 2018, Crain successfully pitched an idea for a job as chief of operations at Leadership Fort Worth, where he’s tackled an examination of the organization’s programs and how they work together. At 46, Crain is interested in issues like what the city’s leadership looks like in the future, workforce development and early education. One lesson from the restaurant experience: our tight labor supply. “We have a workforce problem. I saw it firsthand.”
- Scott Nishimura
paul dorman
CEO, DFB Pharmaceuticals, NanOlogy
Paul Dorman’s in a race to kill cancer. The 82-year-old Fort Worth biotech entrepreneur, who’s built and sold a series of companies and taken in about $2 billion in proceeds, founded NanOlogy in 2015 to develop targeted ways to deliver chemo drugs in high concentrations. What NanOlogy’s found: Local treatment may be significantly more effective in killing cancer and stimulating the immune system.
“We’re developing some very interesting delivery technology; we’re seeing some very positive and surprising results,” Dorman told us in 2018. NanOlogy was granted a patent for its nanoparticles, unique in shape, size and surface area. As it pushes toward FDA approval, much of NanOlogy’s research involves injecting nanoparticles made of chemo drugs into tumors. NanOlogy also is studying administration by inhalation or topical for certain cancers. In 2017, NanOlogy began to see administration by inhalation for lung cancer was killing cells over a protracted period and stimulating the immune system. NanOlogy has found the immune response preclinically in several cancers. In 2018, NanOlogy completed a human clinical trial in prostate cancer; “progressed” trials in pancreatic and ovarian cancers; completed a clinical trial in a precancerous skin condition with a topical; and progressed a clinical trial for cutaneous metastized cancer. The FDA authorized the company to begin a human clinical trial in bladder cancer. Coming 2019: clinical trial in renal cancer and possibly a clinical trial for administration by inhalation. - Scott Nishimura
susan
alanis
Assistant City Manager, Fort Worth
Susan Alanis, a longtime Fort Worth assistant city manager, seemingly has been assigned all of the city’s hard cases, ranging from the city’s pension, to budget and finance, and, most recently, transportation and public works (TPW). The TPW portfolio, among other things, includes how best to address Fort Worth’s gap in public transportation infrastructure.
The city is paying for a study that will establish priorities in the Trinity Metro master plan that the agency reached in 2015. Those priorities will include an examination of what next to do with the TEXRail line, which launched in early January from T&P Station on the Near Southside to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, bringing rail into the airport for the first time. Trinity Metro has submitted an a la carte TEXRail menu to the city that includes projected station-by-station costs for an extended TEXRail from T&P to the Medical District, TCU at Eighth Avenue and Berry Street, Granbury Road and Interstate 20 and Summer Creek in the Chisholm Trail corridor.
No matter the results of the study, “at the end of the day, we’ve got to figure out what we can pay for,” Alanis told the magazine last fall. City officials have also quietly begun discussing whether to bring Trinity Metro in as a city department.
- Scott Nishimura
zelia baugh
Executive Vice President of Behavioral Health, John Peter Smith Hospital Zelia Baugh joined John Peter Smith Hospital, one of the main providers of mental health care in the area, in May 2018 — just before the city’s $800 million bond package to improve mental health care passed in November. With the passage of the bond comes a community-wide commitment to mental health, and Baugh will be part of the leadership team responsible for upgrading mental health services in Tarrant County.
“Fort Worth is unique,” Baugh says. “With a community of collaboration and the willingness to back up their concerns with the financing to improve mental health care — I came at a great time.
“The needs of the community had already been identified.”
Baugh will begin 2019 by “pulling together community leaders and stakeholders to identify how to be smart and strategic with our money — to get the most bang for our buck,” she says.
Specific areas she plans to address include increasing JPS’ points of access and capacity. “The issue has been the number of people we are able to serve,” she says. She also wants to better utilize resources, and even though there is a nationwide shortage of mental health providers, Baugh wants to expand care by nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide better care for the community.
- Courtney Dabney
rambo elliott
Artist, Filmmaker, Photographer
Multimedia artist Rambo Elliott is on the hunt for a new set of answers. The questions are many, but mostly it can be distilled down to this: What’s next?
Early in her career, her challenges skewed existential: What do I want to say? What do I want to represent? How can I push limits of my craft and my creative expression? Now, with a portfolio of international work ranging from short films, to Vogue-published photographic images, to fashion campaigns and charttopping album covers, she’s an artist in command of both a signature aesthetic and a successful career, which explains why she’s shifted her focus to determining the new and the next.
Rambo’s goal is storytelling. She wants to create images and experiences that tell a story in a voice that’s authentic, alternative and true. She’s already doing that with her latest project, a short film tentatively titled “Internal Thread.” Commissioned by Fort Worth’s M2G Ventures, it’s intended to raise awareness of mental health issues. Rambo wrote the script and cast the actors, and she and her team will start shooting soon. What project comes next, however, is an open question. But if it involved artistic freedom, adventure and perhaps a bias-cut silk gown, it would be just the answer she’s looking for.
- Jenny B. Davis
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Gambling his life for a shot at victory, every time Dane Doggett mounts a 2,000-pound bucking bull is a roll of the dice. But this is far from misplaced machismo. For Doggett, this is about taking more than just the bull by the horns.
WORDS BY SHILO URBAN | PHOTOS BY OLAF GROWALD
“I’ve broken my arm, my leg, my jaw, I tore my bicep … just minor stuff,” professional bull rider Dane Doggett recounts his injuries with a raspy voice and a laissez-faire attitude. He is uncommonly positive and polite; copious “yes, ma’ams” pepper his conversation. “I’m pretty fortunate for someone who’s been around bulls for 20 years.
I’m blessed, I guess you could say.” But underneath his confident calm and cowboy hat is an intense desire to dominate fearsome beasts.
Bull riding combines the immediate thrill of extreme sports with the mythic appeal of the cowboy. Its athletes are anachronistic Wild West characters with a survival philosophy straight from the American frontier: Work hard, give 100 percent and never complain. Driven by staggering courage and a voracious appetite for risk, their steely determination is forged through a lifetime immersed in the rush of the ride.
Now 24 years old, Doggett has been hooked and hooved too many times to count. In early 2017, he dislocated his right elbow and damaged the arm’s tendons and ligaments. After a 13-week recovery, he rode just a handful of bulls before separating his shoulder on the same arm, putting him out of action for another 13 weeks. But Doggett’s most significant injury happened in September 2018 at Cowtown Coliseum. A bull stomped on his head. It broke his jaw in three places, requiring another long recovery — this time with his mouth wired shut by 14 screws.
“I have a high tolerance for pain, but it ain’t no fun,” he admits. The most difficult part of his recovery was not the pain, however, but having to watch other people eat. He lived off blended-up SpaghettiOs and milkshakes for seven weeks, then went back to the bulls as
soon as he could. “My mouth doesn’t feel the same, but I can eat and talk. It didn’t scar me up too bad. It knocked some teeth loose, but I didn’t lose none, thank God.”
The forced downtime was no vacation for Doggett. Bull riding is more than a sport to its athletes; it’s a lifestyle. They eat, sleep and breathe for those eight seconds. “Every day is bull riding. I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if it was just taken out of this world tomorrow. It’s all I’ve ever known — I was chompin’ at the bit to get back on.” Most people tend to avoid something that has wounded them. Not bull riders. Being thrown or even injured by a bull just makes them want to conquer it that much more. The bull that broke Doggett’s jaw lives at Knapp Ranch in Mansfield, a home-away-fromhome where the cowboy practices year-round. “I’ll get revenge on him one of these days,” he drawls.
Bull riders are the rodeo’s rock stars. They are modern-day gladiators, challenging beasts in the arena to the roar of the crowd. We love to see them confront death because we don’t have the guts to. We’re too scared to speak our minds or ask someone on a date, much less ride on the back of a 2,000-pound behemoth. But we love to glimpse that hyperbolic bravery, to bathe in its electric energy. Ancient Romans bought vials of gladiator sweat and dirt to use as beauty ointments, an attempt to commune with the warrior’s potent vitality. This same desire draws millions of spectators to bull riding events across America: to experience the primordial battle of man versus beast.
Bull riders don’t face their fears — they ride them. They crash to the ground and then dust themselves off and do it again and again. In a world where most people his age are calling for safe spaces, Doggett
puts himself into one of the most dangerous spaces on the planet: on top of a bucking bull. Meanwhile, college students are having cry-ins and being coddled with puppy-cuddling sessions because they’re overwhelmed by finals. Cowboys they ain’t.
Bull riding is widely considered the most hazardous sport on earth, claiming more deaths and life-changing injuries than any other. It’s 20 times more dangerous than football. And still they ride.
Are they crazy? Why would anyone climb onto the back of a bull? We are fascinated by the mentality of these athletes, but we’ve been captivated by bulls for much longer. The earliest cave paintings depict a rush of giant bulls, dramatic images imbued with the awe of the humans who etched them 17,000 years ago. The sacred bull was worshipped throughout the ancient world and played a starring role in humanity’s oldest known work of literature (Mesopotamia’s Epic of Gilgamesh). Bulls are a mythical, cross-cultural symbol for raw power, strength and virility.
Bull riding celebrates this classic sense of masculinity, which is out of sync with today’s hypersensitive culture. Its athletes value courage more than caution. Gritty and tough as nails, bull riders are the ultimate cowboys. They embrace the sport’s violent physicality. Doggett is well aware of the risks, but he turns his focus elsewhere. “I just don’t really think about the negative part of things, because if you’re worried about the wrong stuff, then you’re not thinking about the right stuff. I just try and stay positive.” Doubt can be deadly for bull riders, who choose faith in providence instead. “Whatever happens, happens.”
Born in Fort Worth and raised 25 miles away in Springtown, Doggett has been riding since he was a young child. “I was always around it. My uncle rode bulls, and my whole family deals with cattle or rodeo. My dad would always buck me around my living room pretending to be a bull. Anybody who came over to the house that was big enough to put my little bull rope on, I would beg ‘em to get on their hands and knees and buck me around. People quit coming over after a while.”
When he was 4 years old, his grandfather finally let him ride on a calf. “Since then, I’ve been at it,” he says. Most bull riders start on sheep before progressing to calves, small steers, big steers, bulls and finally the big bulls. “I always knew I wanted to ride bulls. But being 4 years old and getting slammed to the ground, I wasn’t certain if I was going to stick with it or not. But the older I got, the more I got on; I knew it was what I wanted to do. Once I started winning buckles, I was hooked.” Today he’s won well over a hundred belt buckles.
Dane practically grew up in Fort Worth’s Cowtown Coliseum, where his father Dru Doggett is the current arena director of the Stockyards Rodeo. His grandfather, Derwin Doggett, also worked there as arena director and is now the maintenance manager. “I’ve had a lot of good stuff happen to me in that building,” Dane recalls.
DANE DOGGETT: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
Dane Doggett at Knapp Ranch near Mansfield, Texas, where Doggett spends the majority of his time training for weekend-night rodeos.
“My first calf to ever get on was there, and the first time I was ever 90-plus points was in that arena.” He won the rodeo’s year-end competition and finals at age 16 and was crowned the Cowtown Horizon Series Champion three years later. His family has been behind him all the way, including his younger brother Dalton, who also rides bulls. “My whole family’s been real supportive, especially my dad,” Dane says. “When my mom or dad’s there [at the rodeo], I feel a lot better. But sometimes I do better when they’re not, just because I ain’t got that pressure of Dad back there. He’s gonna be on my butt no matter what. I don’t want to say he’s hard on me, but in this sport, if you’re not going to give it your all and put out the best, then there’s no point in getting on. You can make a lot of money riding bulls, but you can also hurt yourself or even lose your life. So, I just try and stay focused on what I need to do; that way, I’m not putting myself in that chance to end up in a bad situation.”
Bad situations can happen in a heartbeat. This sport isn’t just win or lose — it’s life or death. Sixteen of its athletes died between 1989 and 2009. Bull riding has skyrocketed in popularity since the early ’90s, growing from an obscure extreme sport to a game with millions of dollars on the line. Much of this surge is because of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events, which are televised around the globe (including the flashy World Finals in Las Vegas). The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) also hosts high-dollar competitions, and there are amateur rodeos all over America. Today over three million people attend a live bull-riding event every year, an audience one hundred times bigger than it was in 1995.
Riders must stay on the bull for eight seconds to receive a score. Two judges rate their control, grace and style. Bulls are also given points for their aggression and speed. The scores for rider and bull each count 50 percent and are combined for the final result. Cowboys are matched with their bulls by lottery, and everyone wants to ride the meanest monster in the pen. That isn’t necessarily the biggest bull — the smaller, faster ones are often the most dangerous. Many new fans assume incorrectly that whoever rides the longest wins (eight seconds is all you need; nothing afterward counts). Or that the bull bucks like crazy because a rope is tied to its testicles (the rope wraps around its side, nowhere near the herd’s jewels). And real bull riding is absolutely nothing like a mechanical bull.
Staying on the bull requires a stout combination of strength and balance. Doggett focuses more on
balance, sharpening his skills with relentless practice. “A lot of guys rely on strength, but I’m scrawny, and I ain’t got all the muscle in the world. I’m not in the gym a lot. I stay active just day working and things like that, but as far as lifting weights every day — I’m not that kind of athlete. I just believe that if you’re going to learn to do something, then you gotta be doing it. So, I get on a lot of practice bulls. I never leave the practice pen without getting a bull rode, or two or three in a row rode.”
Competitions come with added pressure. “When there’s all that money up to grab, sometimes you’re thinking about that if you’ve got bills due and need to win. Sometimes that gets to me. At the practice pen, there’s no pressure. You’re just having fun and getting on.”
Getting on. The bull is understood, but never underestimated. “There’s no point in nodding your head if you’re not gonna treat every bull the same, whether it’s at the practice pen or a rodeo. You’re there for business, and you’re gonna try and win.”
Doggett flies across the country to compete in far-flung places like Santa Barbara, California and the Pacific Northwest. But most often he’s hitting the road with his friends, all of whom plan to ride bulls too. “There’s no one in the car that’s not getting on unless someone brings their girlfriend or their wife, which isn’t very often. Usually if that’s going on, they take separate vehicles, and we’ll see them at the rodeo,” he laughs. Moments of bullback exhilaration punctuate a repetitive pattern: drive all day or night, relax, rodeo, sleep. “Then the next morning we wake up and drive to the next rodeo, and just keep doing that whole routine.”
He rides in amateur competitions as well as professional events like the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, which was the first to include bull riding in 1933. Now the 23-day rodeo hosts bull riding every evening, including Bulls’ Night Out. Forty top-ranked riders compete at this two-day event, which is part of the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour. The purse in 2018 was almost $65,000. Bigger pro rodeos like Fort Worth provide Doggett with plenty of practice. “You’re getting on so many stock. It’s practice, but it’s also for the money. You’re not getting rusted, you’re staying loosened up and not thinking too much. You’re just climbin’ on and going. It’s more fun.”
Bull riders dress in a multi-layered ensemble that includes chaps, boots, spurs and a ballisticstyle vest for protection. They may also wear a helmet. With a grid of metal bars in front of the face, the bull rider’s helmet is less hat and more head
Bull riders dress in a multi-layered ensemble that includes chaps, boots, spurs and a ballistic-style vest for protection.
Watch bull riders every weekend at Cowtown Coliseum and at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 18 through Feb. 9. Bulls Night Out takes place on Jan. 22 and 23.
call it ‘scared,’” Doggett confides. “All that goes away once I sit down on ‘em. Once I climb in the bucket chute and I’m sitting on his back, I’m in the zone. And everything is just natural. I’ve done it so many times, it’s just a routine now.” As he lowers himself onto the bull, his cheeks flush and his body is engulfed by pure focused energy, an electric connection with the beast below. He grips the braided handle of a rope that’s tied around the chest of the bull. And then he nods. The gate throws open, and the bull explodes into the arena. During the next eight seconds, only one thought goes through Doggett’s mind: Hold on. “I just focus on staying on my bull and getting a whistle and hopin’ I come off all right. Pray to the Lord everything works out.”
“Every day is bull riding. I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if it was just taken out of this world tomorrow. It’s all I’ve ever known...”
cage, akin to a hockey goalie’s mask. Those who don’t wear helmets say that they interfere with balance and visibility, two critical factors in the sport. Some argue that helmets actually hinder safety by creating a false sense of security that encourages riders to take more risks. Others just want to wear their lucky hat. Like many athletes, bull riders can be quite superstitious. Doggett never wears yellow and always keeps his hat off the bed. But he doesn’t wear a helmet.
Protective headgear is mandatory at all youth events in Texas for riders under 18 and in the PBR for all riders born on or after Oct. 15, 1994. Doggett missed the deadline by a few months. “I’m just claustrophobic. It ain’t really the helmet that bothers me; it’s the chin strap and the bars in front of me. I feel like I’m just messin’ with it too much or something and not worried about what I need to be doing.” Confidence is crucial in this sport. An uncertain bull rider is an injured bull rider, and wearing a helmet is the equivalent of signing a prenuptial agreement: It makes sense logically, but it can also undermine the integrity of the endeavor.
Every bull rider has his own strategy to maintain the right state of mind. “You’ve got your guys that keep to themselves, and then you’ve got your guys that are rowdy — like they’re not even about to get on a bull. For me, if I’m trying to be too serious, then I’m thinking too hard. It’s not going to work for me. So, I kind of just cut up like I’m at the house, just stay relaxed and focused at the same time.”
If Doggett is feeling anxious before a big event, he calls his dad or his grandpa. And he always prays. “I’ve never climbed on one without praying before; it just makes me feel better.” He isn’t the only competitor calling on a higher power at the rodeo. “I’d say at least 95 percent of places I’ve been were pretty religious in the locker room. They’ll get a circle going before a bull-riding event; one guy will say a prayer, and we’ll all sit there and pray with him. Everybody’s in good spirits and turning to the Lord.” The athletes’ devotion is part cowboy culture, part survival. “You want all the help you can get.”
Fueled by faith, the riders enter the chute. There’s no place for fear. “I’m nervous sometimes and get butterflies, but I don’t think I’d
No thrill comes close to bull riding. “I can’t explain it,” he says. “I’ve never experienced anything else like it. Maybe getting on a horse bareback, just because it’s a moving animal beneath you. But there’s really no other comparison. I love it.” Bull riding is not a fight, but a dance. The best riders anticipate the animal’s actions and move in sync with the bull, appearing to be in complete control. They’re not. Bulls have their own motivation and are respected as athletes in their own right, with names as bombastic as their buck: Bushwacker, Bodacious, Pearl Harbor. Some are valued at almost $1 million and are more famous than the cowboys who ride them.
Get the whistle, get off and get paid. “It ain’t gonna happen every time,” Doggett admits, “but it’s a lot better whenever you step off one, and you know you’re about to get paid, and everybody’s going wild for you.” As bull riding’s popularity grows, so do the prizes at pro rodeo events. The big money is with the PBR, which awarded $11 million in 2018, including a $1 million bonus to the World Champion Bull Rider. But it’s not just the money that drives these athletes, it’s the gold belt buckle that’s awarded to the best rider every year. “Money spends, but that buckle’s forever. No one can take that from you. It says you were the best, and that’s what every professional athlete is going for.”
Pain is part of the package. Minor injuries are shrugged off. Unless a rider is hauled away on a stretcher, they will usually ride again the next night. They have families to feed and bills to pay. Wrist braces are strapped on, and broken ribs are duct-taped. They don’t complain. They cowboy up.
Grit. Courage. Perseverance. Doggett boasts all three in abundance. It’s a rarity in modern America, where an increasing obsession with safety comes at the expense of building character. Children can’t learn these cowboy values without facing difficulties and discomfort. Bravery bloodies knees, and determination does it again the next day. But we hate to see our kids suffer, so we shepherd them away from risk and into safe spaces instead. Many are growing into fragile, fearful adults who are unable to handle life’s challenges.
Dane Doggett’s jaw may have been broken, but at least his head is on straight. His appetite for risk is simply greater than most. He chooses to ride bulls, while others choose to ride in motor vehicles. We all understand that every time we ride in a car, there is an inherent risk of a horrible accident. But we accept it, and we ride anyway. Just like Dane.
“You gotta take risks,” he says. “Life wouldn’t be as fun if you didn’t.”
Doggett surrounded by friends and fellow riders, Austin Conizaro, Ronny Kitchens and Riley Gary, before being lowered atop a bucking bull in the chute.
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We’re not gonna knock ya for sticking to the tried and true, but sometimes you need to venture outside your comfort-food zone for a fresh outlook on Fort Worth’s growing dining scene. Open your eyes — and your taste buds — to some of these scrumptious new joints.
WORDS BY MALCOLM MAYHEW | PHOTOS BY OLAF GROWALD
If your New Year’s resolution is to try a new restaurant, you’re in luck. Times are good for Fort Worth’s new-restaurant scene, as a dizzying number of new spots have opened over the past few weeks. And more are coming this year. Like, a whole lot more.
From new hot spots to coming attractions, here’s a look at where to dine in ’19.
Ashim’s Hibachi Grill
424 Taylor St., ashimshibachi.com
A terrific addition to downtown’s dining scene, this family-run spot features a hibachi grill, sushi, bento boxes, poke bowls and Thai ice cream. Owner and longtime restaurateur, Assamad Ashim, takes the “fast” part of this fast-casual concept literally, striving to have your food ready in 10 minutes or less. Clubby and contemporary music keeps the atmosphere upbeat, and way-friendly employees help you maneuver the waters of the sizable menu. WHAT TO EAT: A salmon bento box comes with a hefty plank of juicy salmon, fresh off the hibachi grill, along with veggies, rice, gyoza and three pieces of sushi, all for around $10.
Brix BBQ
2000 W. Berry St. (at Americado Food Hall) brixbarbecue.com
The success of craft barbecue joint Heim Barbecue has opened the door for other local ‘cue rock stars, including Brix BBQ, led by one of the city’s newest and brightest barbecue maestros. Pitmaster Trevor Sales churns out Central Texas-style ‘cue with impassioned precision: brisket perfectly crusty, fatty and smoky; spare ribs wrapped in an addicting cloak of spices and seasonings; pulled pork that melts away at the touch of your tongue. Sales’ rotating specialty items include beef
Four Sisters
i Fratelli
SIXTEEN OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED NEW SPOTS:
Bearded Lady: Shannon Osbakken is moving her popular brewpub/ hangout from cool Magnolia Avenue digs to a bigger and better spot in the burgeoning South Main area. Mirroring the original, the new place will put an emphasis on the patio — it’ll be a big, sprawling beast, with enough room for a firepit. There will be several new menu items, including new burgers, plus live music. Opening: Spring. 300 South Main St. facebook. com/thebeardedladyfortworth
Ben’s Triple B: Coming to the east side, Ben’s Triple B is Fort Worth Magazine Top Chef winner Ben Merritt’s ode to burgers, beer and biscuits. This’ll be restaurant No. 2 for Merritt, who also owns Fixture Kitchen and Social Lounge on the Near Southside. Part of the revamp of East Rosedale near Texas Wesleyan, Ben’s will be open morning, noon and night, serving biscuit-forward breakfasts and chef-inspired burgers, along with craft brews; there will also be a full bar. Opening: March/ April. 3016 E. Rosedale St. facebook.com/bens3b
Black Cat Pizza: For the past several months, former 44Bootlegger chef Jamie Fernandez has been slinging pizzas after-hours at Stir Crazy Baked Goods on Magnolia Avenue. But soon he’ll open his own spot, where he’ll serve cool pies like the TMNT (topped with feta, arugula, kale, zucchini, pepitas, green onion and almonds), whole and by the slice, late into the night. He’ll share a spot with Funky Picnic Brewery & Café, a brewery and artisan sandwich shop. Opening: Spring/summer. 401 Bryan Ave. facebook.com/blackcatpizzaftw and funkypicnicbrewery.com
Buffalo Bros: Fort Worth chef Jon Bonnell and biz partner/Buffalo, New York native Ed McOwen open a second location of their popular TCU food and drink dive in the space recently vacated by In the Sack. A less fratty, more family reimagining of the original, the new spot will include
all the original’s staples, from deck oven pizza, to made-to-order subs, to wings, to signature items like beef on weck and Sahlen hot dogs. Opening: Spring. 415 Throckmorton St. buffalobrostexas.com
Derek Allan’s Texas BBQ: After running a popular food truck in the Grapevine area, Panther City native Derek Allan comes home to serve Central Texas-style barbecue in the old Paco & John’s spot. Opening: January/February. 1116 Eighth Ave. facebook.com/derekallansbbq
Dwell Coffee & Biscuits: A second location of Burleson’s Dwell Coffee & Biscuits will open in the TCU area in the old Sovereign Bank. Husband-and-wife duo Jeff and Stephanie Brannon’s new location will mimic the original, which means a huge menu of specialty coffee drinks and housemade buttermilk biscuits stuffed, topped and drenched in all sorts of glorious wonders, from gravy, to Nutella, to scrambled eggs. Opening: Early 2019. 3113 S. University Drive. dwellcoffeeandbiscuits.com/menu
Heim Barbecue: Easily one of 2019’s most anticipated openings, the second location of Travis and Emma Heim’s barbecue spot should open in the first quarter of the new year. Located in a former VFW Hall, the 8,000-square-foot restaurant will undoubtedly attract throngs to the growing River District area, where new condos and retail spaces are quickly rising. Opening: Winter/spring. 5333 White Settlement Road. heimbbq.com
Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen: Fear not: Crystal Padilla and Irma Gamez’s popular Latin spot on the west side is returning to the west side – the far, far west side. Willow Park, to be exact. The mom-daughter team will reopen in a brand-new, to-be-built building, decked out with a lavish patio area and full bar. Opening: Fall/winter. mariposaslatinkitchen.com
Pakpao Thai: Upscale Thai food comes to Crockett Row at West 7th, courtesy of this Dallas concept, whose exec chef is Jet Tila, a judge on Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen.” The Fort Worth branch, taking over the old Rafain space, will be the mini-chain›s third location. Opening: Spring. 2932 Crockett St. pakpao.argconcepts.com
Poke-Poke: The Venice, Cali restaurant that helped launch the raw sashimi craze opens a Fort Worth branch in the old Bentley’s Hot Dogs space on the Near Southside. Opening: late December/early January. 1515 W. Magnolia Ave. poke-poke.com
Rogers Roundhouse: New burger/beer spot from Curly’s owner Bourke Harvey and Dallas restaurant consultant Tom Koons will be located in an old air-conditioning service warehouse behind University Park Village. Railroad enthusiasts are going to go nuts over the place, as a row of windows will offer Instaworthy views of the Union Pacific rail yard. Opening: Spring/summer. 1616 Rogers Road
Tinie’s Mexican Rotisserie: Among the half-dozen or so restaurants coming to the South Main area this year is this ambitious concept from Taco Heads owners Sarah Castillo and Jacob Watson. The two-story spot will take over the historic W.A. Powers Company building. Top floor will be devoted to the cocktail lounge, which will feature craft cocktails, Latin-American beers and 60 tequilas and mezcal. The dining room will occupy the bottom floor. Menu items will include whole or half fire-roasted chickens, served family-style with sides, salsas and tortillas, as well as tortas, salads, tacos and breakfast items. Opening: Spring. 125 South Main St. facebook. com/tiniesfw
Toasted Coffee + Kitchen: Another Dallas concept heads to Crockett Row at West 7th, this time
in the form of a gourmet toast and coffee shop. Toasts are both sweet and savory, with toppings ranging from chocolate and raspberry jam to lox and, of course, avocado. There are also all-day breakfast platters and artisan sandwiches. Opening: Spring. 2972 Crockett St. toasted.coffee
Wishbone & Flynt: Fort Worth Magazine Top Chef winner — and chef about town — Stefon Rishel opens his first restaurant in Fort Worth in the South Main Street area. His globetrotting menu will include dishes such as pork and shrimp shumai with black vinegar and Thai chile; grilled prawns over saffron risotto; and pepper jack tater tots with caviar and crème fraiche. Opening: Spring/summer. 318 Bryan Ave. facebook.com/wishboneandflynt
Zoli’s: Cane Rosso owner Jay Jerrier’s homage to New York-style pizza is on track to open later this year, in a brand-new building on Hulen Street. Can’t wait to bite into the thick-crust pies, but man oh man, those appetizers may be where it’s at: crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with bacon marmalade; waffle fries topped with pepperoni, smoked mozzarella and cherry peppers; and housemade smoked mozzarella pimento cheese, served with tomato jam, herb focaccia and horseradish pickle dip. We swear we’re excited about the pizzas, too. Opening: Summer/ fall. 3501 Hulen St. zolispizza.com
Stockyards Heritage Development: Forthcoming $175 million Stockyards renovation and ground-up development will feature a boutique hotel, retail space and restaurants, including a still-unnamed, smoked-meats concept from Clay Pigeon and Piattello executive chef and owner Marcus Paslay; Fort Worth’s first Shake Shack; and Second Rodeo Brewing Co., a brewpub and live music venue from Twisted Root Burger Co./Truck Yard founder Jason Boso. Opening: 2019-2020. fortworthstockyards.com
cheek tacos, brisket corn chowder and the almighty Sweet James Jones, a gargantuan sweet potato (named after famed Houston rapper Pimp C) topped with chopped brisket, honey-Sriracha sauce, green onions and chipotle crema. You can find him Saturdays and Sundays at Americado Food Hall and on other days at pop-up events around town. Follow him on Instagram at @brixbarbecue. WHAT TO EAT: A sliced brisket sandwich, piled high with top-quality beef from 44 Farms, jalapeño-cilantro slaw and housemade pickles. Gotta try the sausage, too, a housemade beef/pork-mix recipe dotted with three kinds of cheddar and candied and pickled jalapeños.
from notable Dallas chef Josh Harmon, as well as elote, poke, Mediterranean food, seafood and desserts from others. WHAT TO EAT: Abe Froman’s signature pizza, topped with housemade pear relish and pork sausage, is a good place to start, followed by an Ozersky burger from Knife — the best $6 burger you’ll ever have.
Four Sisters
El Bolero Cocina Mexicana 2933 Crockett St., elbolero.argconcepts.com
The first of two new restaurants from Dallas-based Apheleia Restaurant Group to open in the Crockett at West 7th area, El Bolero takes over the space once occupied by Tillman’s Roadhouse. Slated to open late December/early January, the third location of this mini-chain features a wide-ranging menu that goes beyond the Tex-Mex norm. Dishes include four varieties of queso fundido (melted Oaxaca cheese served in a cast-iron skillet), tempura lobster tacos, barbacoa enchiladas and braised achiote pork with a black bean purée, chef Jacob Barrios’ unique rendition of cochinita pibil. Sibling restaurant Pakpao Thai will open this spring, directly across the street. WHAT TO EAT: Try the lobster fajitas; wash it down with a lavender-rosemary margarita.
1001 S. Main St., facebook.com/foursistersfw Former Shinjuku Station and Tokyo Café chef Tuan Pham recently opened this stylish Vietnamese spot, naming it after his two older and two younger sisters. In step with the family vibe, many of the dishes come from family recipes, from lemongrass tofu to shaken beef. But Four Sisters is anything but old school. Many of the dishes have cool twists and turns: Braised pork belly is served with hard-boiled quail eggs in a soy and sugarcane broth over rice, and lobster is given a divine, stir-fry treatment, resulting in bites that are both rich and crunchy. There’s a snazzy bar with craft cocktails, too.
WHAT TO EAT: Crab fried rice is one of the city’s it-dishes right now.
i Fratelli
1907 Eighth Ave., ifratellipizza.com
Only took, oh, 30 years for Fort Worth to get an i Fratelli’s. Founded by a quartet of brothers in 1987 in Irving, the mini-chain specializes in oblong-shaped, thin-crust pizza that many prefer over the similar Campisi’s. A diverse menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The recently opened Fort Worth franchise is takeout/delivery only, although there’s a small seating area for to-go orders. WHAT TO EAT: The Del Bianco pizza, topped with bacon, fresh spinach, Roma tomatoes and the restaurant’s signature Bianco sauce, an absurdly addicting Alfredo sauce.
Food Hall at Crockett Row 3000 Crockett St., crockettrow.com Fort Worth gets its own version of Plano’s Legacy Hall with this food court-style eatatorium, featuring a dozen different food vendors under one roof. Vendors include Knife Burger, celeb chef John Tesar’s burger spot; Abe Froman’s of Fort Worth, local chef Victor Villarreal’s pizza and charcuterie stall; and Not Just Q, a barbecue spot from former TCU football player David Hawthorne and local ‘cue guy Eric Hansen. There’re also high-end sandwiches from Butler’s Cabinet,
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
5276 Monahans Ave., grimaldispizzeria.com
This New York-born pizza chain opened its first Fort Worth location last month in the Shops at Clearfork, in a space decorated with red-and-white tablecloths, chandeliers made out of wine bottles and old black-and-white photos of Brooklyn, where the restaurant originated. The restaurant’s namesake dish, cooked in a coal-fueled brick oven as you watch, using a 100-year-old dough recipe, comes two ways: build your own, using ingredients such as spicy chicken sausage, pepperoni and anchovies, or a specialty pizza, such as Brooklyn Bridge, topped with oven-roasted red peppers, ricotta cheese and Italian sausage. There are also salads; big, fat calzones; and a craft beer and wine list. WHAT TO EAT: The restaurant’s specialty cheese pizza is made with asiago, gorgonzola, pecorino Romano and housemade mozzarella.
King Pho Sushi Bar
2701 Bello Hill Lane
facebook.com/kingphosushibar
This lively, upscale pho and sushi restaurant is an undiscovered gem in far north Fort Worth, where good pho is hard to find. The small menu focuses primarily on the restaurant’s namesake dishes. Pho comes in a half-dozen options, in three different sizes — perfect for sampling and sharing. There are numerous sushi options for both purists who don’t like sauces and those who would love to bathe in it. Love the “Blade Runner” —like lighting. WHAT TO EAT: Can’t go wrong with the straightforward beef pho, dotted with pieces of eye of round steak. Spend the extra $3 for a bowl of meatballs and dunk away.
OMG Tacos
3011 Bledsoe St., omgtacos.com
This Dallas import is going head-to-head with another Dallas import, the nearby Velvet Taco. But OMG’s tacos are vastly different than VT’s: They’re of the street-size variety and super-cheap; most cost $2-$3. Fillings include all the usual suspects, along with a couple nice surprises, including cow tongue. The space itself is nothing to admire: It’s one small room with communal seating. For such a small spot, a lot of food is churned out, from the tacos, to tortas, to quesadillas, to elote. Pandora station seems set to “Annoying EDM” channel, but on the plus
side, it’s open late every night. WHAT TO EAT: The OMG elotes come topped with a dusting of hot Cheetos.
Swad Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
8333 Sohi Drive, swaddfw.com
Indian restaurants are so few and far between, it’s cause for celebration whenever a new one arrives. Opened in May, the familyrun Swad Indian & Nepalese Cuisine is a quaint and quiet spot in far north Fort Worth, with a vast menu made up of Indian cuisine staples, along with a handful of less-common Himalayan specialties. Featured dishes include chicken tikka masala, lamb korma and fish curry. Dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Himalayans include chicken thukpa, a noodle-based chicken soup, and several varieties of momos, Himalayan dumplings filled with pork, vegetables and other ingredients. Naan bread — five varieties — is freshly made, and for dessert there’s malia kulfi, Indian ice cream made with saffron and nuts. WHAT TO EAT: There are plenty of veggie options, including the “potato tornado,” a deep-fried, spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer brushed with herbs.
Wabi House
1229 Eighth Ave., wabihouse.com
One of the city’s best new restaurants is this izakaya-style Japanese eatery, located on the second floor of a new Medical District building that also houses Super Chix. As he does at the original location in Dallas, Fort Worthreared chef Dien Nguyen specializes in ramen — there’s a half-dozen varieties — and unusual small plates, such as crispy pig ears, bone marrow with shiitake mushrooms and chicken heart skewers, all served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. When the weather’s nice, grab a seat on the killer outdoor patio. Or better yet, snag a barstool next to the kitchen, where you can see Nguyen and his kitchen team in action. WHAT TO EAT: It’s a toss-up between the dry garlic or tsukemen ramen, the latter of which is simmered 36 hours. Delightfully chewy crispy pig ears are a must.
Swad Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Wabi House
the fort worth
Newcomers Guide
BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN AND BRIAN KENDALL
Growing, burgeoning and happenin’ are all synonymous with Fort Worth’s meteoric rise as one of the Lone Star State’s best cities to reside. In fact, Cowtown is practically bursting at the seams of its distressed jeans with all the new friendly faces it’s welcoming. So, if you’re new to the area, we’re here to help you out. From the city’s best restaurants, things to do, hot neighborhoods and a glossary of local lingo, we’ll have you eating, drinking, shopping and talking like a local in no time.
NEIGHBORHOODS
EDUCATION
EAT/DRINK
CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
EVENTS
LOCAL LINGO
FORT
Where can our falcons see? Where can they soar?
At this JK-12, nondenominational college-preparatory school, our falcon is an icon of unequivocal inspiration and upward achievement. We invite you to explore what’s possible within our campus, nestled among 100 wooded acres that lets minds discover their full potential.
There’s a reason why so many people want to move to Fort Worth. The nation’s 15th largest city, on pace to reach a population of 1 million within the next five years, boasts not just a reasonable cost of living and positive job growth — but also rising home values. According to Zillow, Fort Worth home values have gone up 10.7 percent over the past year and should expect to rise 9.1 percent within the next year. On top of that, the city continues to grow livelier, as new businesses bring development and more creatives transform the culture of Cowtown. So, naturally, Fort Worth’s neighborhoods are teeming with diversity. Here’s a snippet of some of the hottest places to live.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE
Here’s another nickname for Fort Worth: “Funky Town.” If you need the definition of that, look at the Near Southside — the area that sits right below downtown, west of Interstate 35, where artists, musicians, chefs and entrepreneurs come to play. The Near Southside includes a portion of ZIP code 76104 which, according to the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS, saw a 153.6 percent increase in median sales price in the third quarter of 2018. According to longtime Fort Worth Realtor Martha Williams, the historic neighborhoods of Fairmount and Mistletoe Heights are hot spots. The median sales price in this area is $355,000.
THE RIVER DISTRICT/WESTWORTH VILLAGE
Further west, The River District/Westworth Village area is heavily attracting development, thanks to its proximity to the Trinity River and low crime rate, according to Trulia. New high-end, gated communities like River Heights and Rivercrest Bluffs offer homes that start in the $400,000 and $850,000 range, respectively.
RIVER EAST
River East’s neighborhood gem is the up-and-coming Race Street, where local shops like Gypsy Scoops and Born Late Records and Tattoos reside, and a new music venue, The Post at River East, is slated to open in April. Plus, River East is part of the 76111 ZIP
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Code, which boasted a 26.7 percent increase in median sales price in the third quarter of 2018. The median price for a home here is $173,000.
TCU The TCU area doesn’t have all the fun stuff in Fort Worth — but it sure has a lot of it. Folks who live near TCU live in 76109, which encompasses the Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Colonial Country Club and retail centers like WestBend, The Shops at Clearfork and Waterside. Everything from older houses to new builds can be found here, and according to Williams, some lots for custom homes will sell for over $1 million.
MONTICELLO/CRESTWOOD
The area west of downtown, north of Camp Bowie Boulevard, features two of Fort Worth’s more established, high-end neighborhoods — Monticello and Crestwood. According to Williams, younger families and professionals tend to gravitate to this area, just a stone’s throw away from the Museum District and the restaurants and bars of West Seventh Street. Most homes here range from $400,000 to $2 million.
The first question on your mind when you move to a new neighborhood: How are the schools? Whether a parent, single or an empty-nester, the answer to this question has far-reaching implications.
On the public-school front, Fort Worth is serviced by Fort Worth Independent School District, which has 88 primary schools, 24 middle schools and 21 high schools. According to Niche.com, which uses standard test scores, reviews from students and parents,
and graduation rates as a barometer, Fort Worth ISD ranks 742nd out of 995 school districts in Texas — to compare, neighboring Dallas Independent School District ranks 714th. Over 87,000 students currently attend public school in Fort Worth, and, in 2017, the district passed a $750 million bond aimed at building new schools, technological improvements and a hike in teacher salaries. With the new bond program, the district is proactive in its attempts to improve and
increase graduation rates and college readiness. In an effort to recruit new educators, the district placed billboard advertisements in Oklahoma, where teachers recently went on strike due to lack of education funding. The district also offers college preparatory and vocational school choices such as Trimble Technical High School, Marine Creek Collegiate High School and the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, all of which require an application process.
DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH
The mission of Catholic education in the schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth is to open the doors so that our students can see further than the walls that otherwise would enclose them in darkness. What does seeing deep into eternity really look like? It involves being able to recognize, to appropriate, and to cherish the eternal and transcendental goods of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. These three transcendental goods depend upon each other within the envelope of eternity.
Most Rev. Michael F. Olson Bishop of Fort Worth
VOTED
Top Public High Schools:
Arlington Heights High School / North Side High School / Paschal High School / South Hills High School / Southwest High School / Western Hills High School
On the flip side, Fort Worth’s bevy of private schools serve over 13,000 students, which makes up 15 percent of all Fort Worth students — 6 percent above the national average. Those wishing to enroll their children in a private school won’t be starving for options, either, as Cowtown is home to 67 private schools that cover a wide spectrum of religious and nonreligious affiliations. According to Niche.com’s top private schools for 2019, six private schools in Fort Worth that offer a high school education placed in the top 100 private schools in Texas.
Top Private High Schools:
All Saints Episcopal School / Bethesda Christian School / Covenant Classical School / Fort Worth Country Day / Nolan Catholic High School / Trinity Valley School
PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS
SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BETHESDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
COVENANT CLASSICAL SCHOOL
FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
TRINITY
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
Eat/Drink
Fort Worthians practically live off a diet of three meals: burgers, barbecue and Tex-Mex. After all, Fort Worth is the birthplace of Kincaid’s Hamburgers. It’s the place where decades-old institutions like Angelo’s and Railhead can live on, yet newbies like Heim Barbecue can enter the neighborhood and feel like it’s been around forever. And, lest we forget the one restaurant every newcomer gets directed to the moment they step onto Cowtown soil — Joe T. Garcia’s. But that doesn’t mean Fort Worth is averse to other cuisine. In fact, the city is crawling with so much variety, you may never find yourself in a chain restaurant again. Craving a down-home American breakfast? Ol’ South Pancake House is your go-to. For upscale seafood, head to Waters downtown. Vegan? Hit up Spiral Diner on Magnolia Avenue. The city has further upped its game with gourmet doughnuts (FunkyTown Donuts), hipster coffee shops (Craftwork Coffee Co.) and kolaches (Pearl Snap Kolaches). The bar scene is bumping too, whether you want to experience a Western saloon (White Elephant Saloon) or prefer an old-school speakeasy (Thompson’s Bookstore). So, if you want to eat and drink like a local, these are the staples to dig into.
angelo’s
BARBECUE
More-than-60-year-old ‘cue joint where some celebrities have stopped by. 2533 White Settlement Road, 817.332.0357, angelosbbq.com $$
bird cafe
AMERICAN
Sophisticated downtown eatery with a view of Sundance Square.
155 E. Fourth St., 817.332.2473, birdinthe.net $$
cattlemen’s steak house
STEAKHOUSE
Longstanding steakhouse in the Stockyards.
2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945, cattlemenssteakhouse.com $$$
clay pigeon
AMERICAN Eclectic menu of chefcrafted dishes from steaks to seafood.
2731 White Settlement Road, 817.882.8065, claypigeonfd. com $$$
craftwork coffee co.
COFFEE
Coffee shop up front, work-
space at the back. See website for locations, craftworkcoffeeco.com $
funkytown donuts
DOUGHNUTS
Doughnut shop known for creative toppings like bacon and brisket. Downtown location serves beer.
Longstanding Tex-Mex eatery and hub for margaritas. See website for locations, losvaqueros.com $$
melt ice creams
DESSERT
Housemade ice cream in creative flavors.
1201 W. Magnolia Ave., Ste. 115, 817.886.8365, melticecreams.com $
nonna tata
ITALIAN
Fort Worth favorite for authentic Italian in a relaxed setting.
1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250, nonnatata.com $$
ol’ south pancake house
AMERICAN
Homestyle breakfast institution known for pancakes and Dutch babies. Open 24 hours.
1509 S. University Drive, 817.336.0311, olsouthpancakehouse.com $ paris coffee shop
AMERICAN
No frills homestyle eatery. Popular for its pies. 704 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.335.2041, pariscoffeeshop.net $
pearl snap kolaches
BAKERY
Czech-inspired pastry shop also serving kolache burgers.
4006 White Settlement Road; 2743 S. Hulen St., 817.233.8899;
pskolaches.com $
press cafe
AMERICAN
Al fresco dining spot with a patio that overlooks the Trinity Trails and river. 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Ste. 105, 817.570.6002, presscafeftworth.com $$
proper
BAR
Quirky cocktail bar with a patio at the back. 409 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.984.1133, propermagnolia.com $$
railhead smokehouse
BARBECUE
Local staple for barbecue and cold beer. 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808, railheadsmokehouse.com $$
spiral diner
VEGAN
Quirky vegan cafe on Magnolia Avenue. 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8834, spiraldiner.com $$
Classic burger joint also known for catfish. 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.920.1776, tommyshamburgergrill.net $$
waters
SEAFOOD
Celebrity chef Jon Bonnell’s sophisticated seafood joint. 301 Main St., 817.984.1110, waterstexas.com $$$
white elephant
saloon
BAR
Western-style saloon in the Stockyards. Supposedly haunted by legendary gunslinger Longhair Jim. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.8273, whiteelephantsaloon.com $$
PRICE CHART
$ - Entrees up to $10 $$ - Entrees $11-$30 $$$ - Entrees $31 or more
Culture/Entertainment/Recreation
When it comes to doing the things you like to do, we promise, Cowtown has you covered. From jazz to symphonies and craft beer to bringing in steers, our list of things to do is all over the map.
THE ABBEY PUB
Irish pub with games like billiards and pinball. 2710 W. Seventh St., 817.810.9930
AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Remingtons, Russells and current works by American artists. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1933, cartermuseum.org
BASS PERFORMANCE HALL
Downtown venue hosting everything from symphonies to Broadway musicals. 525 Commerce St., 817.212.4300, basshall.com
BILLY BOB’S TEXAS
World’s largest honky-tonk. Popular for rodeos, live music and two-stepping. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817.624.7117,
billybobstexas.com
CASA MANANA
Performing arts center that hosts plays, musicals and theater classes. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., 817.332.2272, casamanana.org
COWGIRL
HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
Museum honoring the likes of Annie Oakley, Georgia O’Keeffe and other prominent women of the American West. 1720 Gendy St., 817.336.4475, cowgirl.net
COWTOWN BOWLING
Family-friendly bowling alley. 4333 River Oaks Blvd., 817.624.2151, cowtownbowling.com.
COYOTE DRIVE-IN
Old-school drive-in theater playing current
blockbusters. 223 NE Fourth St., 817.717.7767, coyotedrivein.com/fortworth
FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN
Oldest botanic garden in Texas with more than 2,500 plant species. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817.392.5510, fwbg.org
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
Kid-friendly museum with an OMNI Theater. 1600 Gendy St., 817.255.9300, fwmuseum.org
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDSCATTLE DRIVE
Cattle drive through the Stockyards happening twice daily. 130 E. Exchange Ave., fortworth.com/the-herd
FORT WORTH ZOO
Top 5 zoo in the nation with interactive animal exhibits. 1989 Colonial Parkway, 817.759.7555, fortworthzoo.org
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM
Art museum with collections ranging from antiquity to the 20th century. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, kimbellart.org
LOLA’S SALOON
Live music venue hosting local and national artists. 2735 W. Fifth St., 817.759.9100, lolassaloon.com
MAGNOLIA
MOTOR LOUNGE
Edgy live music venue with tunes from alternative to Americana. 3005 Morton St., 817.332.3344, magnoliamotorlounge.com
THE MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
Modern art set amidst sleek architecture by Tadao Ando. 3200 Darnell St., 817.738.9215, themodern.org
SCAT JAZZ LOUNGE
Speakeasy-style club with live jazz. 111 W. Fourth St., Ste. 11, 817.870.9100, scatjazzlounge.com
STUDIO EIGHTY
Dance club with an ’80s vibe. 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833
SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA
Shopping, restaurants and entertainment in the center of downtown. 201 Main St., Ste. 700, 817.255.5700, sundancesquare.com
TRINITY
PARK
252-acre park located along the Trinity River. 2401 University Drive, trinitytrails.org
TRINITY TRAILS
Over 40 miles of trails along the Trinity River. See website for full map of trails, trinitytrails.org
fort worth stock show & rodeo
JAN. 18 – FEB. 9
Traditional Western event at Will Rogers Memorial Center with food, rides and animals. fwssr.com
friday on the green
ONCE A MONTH, APRIL – OCT.
Held at Magnolia Green, features the region’s live music, tasty food and drinks from Near Southside eateries. nearsouthsidefw.org
fort worth food + wine festival
APRIL 4 –7
Cuisine and beverage festival featuring chefs, food artisans, brewers and viners. fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com
main st. fort worth arts festival
APRIL 11 –14
Art, local and national entertainment throughout downtown with music and food. mainstreetartsfest.org
Events Local Lingo
fortress festival
APRIL 27 – 28
Music festival in Cultural District. Leon Bridges is headlining the next one. fortressfestival.com
charles schwab challenge (colonial golf tournament)
MAY 20 – 26
PGA tournament held at Colonial Country Club. charlesschwabchallenge.com
rockin’ the river
THURSDAY EVENINGS, JUNE – AUG.
Summer concert series along Trinity River, paddleboarding, kayaking and relaxing on the shore. rockintheriverfw.com
oktoberfest
SEPT. 26 – 28
Hosted at Panther Island Pavilion, the event has German food, music, dancing, games, shopping and beer. oktoberfestfw.com
fort worth alliance air show
OCT. 19 – 20
Aviation festival with static displays, tours, air demonstrations, simulators, exhibit booths, kids zones, face painting and food. allianceairshow.com
lone star film festival
NOV. 13 – 17
Film festival in Sundance Square hosting panel discussions, parties, screenings and celebrities. lonestarfilmfestival.com
parade of lights
DATES TBD
Features over a 100 floats, marching units and Santa in the parade through downtown. fortworthparadeoflights.org
Listen up, this is how we chat in the Fort.
all get-out:
Over the top. “That party was beyond all get-out.”
bryant irving:
What locals mistakenly call Bryant Irvin Road, spelled without the g.
colonial:
The annual PGA tournament at Colonial Country Club. Never mind the sponsor; it’s just “Colonial.”
foch street:
A street that cuts through West Seventh, just outside downtown. Even locals vary how they say “Foch” Street, but according to city officials, the definitive pronunciation is “Fah-sh.” For sure.
fixin’ to:
About to go do something. “I’m fixin’ to go dancing at Billy Bob’s.”
fw-d: Fort Worth-Dallas. DFW? Bah!
fort worth: Not “Ft.” Worth. Not “Forth Worth.” Get it right. Please.
mixmaster:
The elevated interchange between Interstate 30 and Interstate 35 in Fort Worth.
metroplex: The Fort WorthDallas area.
sussy (or suss):
A surprise. “I’ll bring you a sussy from the grocery store.” north side, south side, east side, west side: What people generally call the four areas of the city. “Near” Southside? Too fancy.
tump:
To fall. “The glass tumped over.”
y’all:
Contraction for “you all.” Standard Texan vocabulary. “Y’all better believe it.”
Holiday Home Tour
Attendees viewed homes decked out for the holidays at the Colleyville Woman’s Club Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 2.
Top Attorneys
Fort Worth Magazine honored its 2018 Top Attorneys at a cocktail reception Nov. 28 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. An on-site Kendra Scott pop-up also raised money for the Tarrant County Bar Association.
Photos by Carol Wollin
Photos by Honey Russell
Paula McCollough, Jeannie O’Neil, Sue Howery
Zoe Kirby, Tanya Morris
Katie and Tom Keene
Bryan Hoeller, Chealsea Hoeller
Larry Mike II, Ayesha Patel, Brandy Austin
Diana & Dwayne Dent
Monika Cooper, Justin Malone, Jeff Lacy
The 2018 Assembly Debutantes
On Nov. 3, at Ridglea Country Club, The Assembly presented the 2018 Assembly Debutantes at the 103rd Annual Assembly Ball. Photo by Gittings
Miss Elizabeth Ashton Williamson, Miss Grace Perry Paukune, Miss Whitney Elizabeth Kelly, Miss Alexandra Hunter Brookman, Miss Maria
Patricia Garza, Miss Katherine Olivia Anderson, Miss Alexis McMackin
Doswell, Miss Tallia Margery Bailey, Mrs. Palmer Bradley Lummis, Miss Annabelle Littlefield Polk French, Miss Margery Ann Berry, Miss Camille
Finley
Kelly, Miss Margaret Littlefield Murray, Miss Emily Jane Hodnett, Miss Martha Claire Prioleau, Mrs. Elizabeth Diane Hodnett
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Women Building Better Communities
Women mentoring Women
women is the opportunity for mentoring by other successful women. Our major community fundraisers, like Christmas in Cowtown, are planned entirely by our members. And our League is fortunate to in many ways, including through our All aBoard leadership academy. Satoya Williams
“Having been through several leadership programs with various community organizations throughout the city, I really appreciate having the opportunity to learn and grow from leaders within the Junior League. Being a participant and later a leader with All aBoard gave me great insight on what it takes to be a leader within the League and other community organizations. It is especially meaningful to have someone mentor you and provide guidance. I have been fortunate to have Carrie Cappel as a resource, friend, and mentor through my time in the League. She along with several other key ladies have helped shape my experience in every placement to ensure it was meaningful and most importantly impactful to our community. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the League because of these relationships."
Women empowering Women
JLFW empowers women in so many ways. From training sessions on everything from leadership training and community action/involvement to emergency and disaster preparedness to translating volunteer service into resume experience and how to talk to your children about the birds and the bees, JLFW is here to help prepare you to be a leader in our community, in whatever capacity you have to serve.
Victoria Johnson
“The phrase that has fueled me to do more and get the most out of my time with this amazing organization name in for a leadership position and was selected to help with Day of Giving. I was so nervous. The possibilities were truly limitless, but I had no idea the scope of the project. Michelle Marlow said, ‘You can do this.’ If she believed I could, then I had to believe it too. I realized I wasn’t tackling this mission on my own. I was a part of a team of women. I’m so grateful for the ladies who’ve mentored me throughout my League journey.”
Women encouraging Women
It is a simple action, to encourage someone, but the depth of the force behind the task is not something to be taken lightly. When you
Nicole Novroski and friends
Last July, our very own Nicole Novroski presented her dissertation as a Ph.D. candidate at the UNT Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. There to encourage, support, and cheer her on were JLFW friends. Nicole graduated last summer with her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics.
FOCUS
NEUROSURGEONS & ORTHOPEDIC/SPORTS MEDICINE
The doctor-patient relationship is one of life’s most important partnerships, and choosing the right specialist can make
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FOCUS
SPECIALTY: Sports Medicine. TRAINING: Our providers include M.D.s
AWARDS: Past and current Top Doc recipients. AFFILIATIONS: They are members of the teaching faculty at JPS Health Network, TCU, and the UNT Health Science Center, which means they stay current on the latest innovations in patient care. Dr. Michele Kirk and Dr. Jason Mogonye are TCU team physicians. Our Sports Medicine team also covers high school sporting events for the Fort Worth ISD and other area high schools. INNOVATIONS: From diagnosis to rehabilitation, we provide all phases of bone and joint appointments for initial assessments; free validated parking directly across orthopaedic subspecialty in one location; the latest technology, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of concussions; our physicians are
to durable medical equipment such as splints and braces. PATIENT CARE: We accept all major insurance plans and Worker’s Compensation. PICTURED:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
teamacclaim.org.
Acclaim Bone & Joint Institute
DFW Center for Spinal Disorders, PLLC
FOCUS: Spine Surgery. EDUCATION: Tinley – M.D., Medical College of Georgia; Fellowship, HH Bohlman Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland. Shah – M.D., Texas A&M College of Medicine; Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Stanford University. Happ – D.O., Midwestern University; Fellowship, Texas Back Institute. Patel – M.D., University of Toledo; Adult and Pediatric spine surgery fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan. Toy – M.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. MEMBERSHIPS: Tinley – Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Shah – North American Spine Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association. Happ – North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.
Patel – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and New York Medical Association. Toy – North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. INNOVATIONS: Performing minimally invasive spine surgery with a focus on the -
nating the need for further procedures PATIENT CARE: Not all patients require surgery. Our team uses a multidisciplinary approach to improvement. PICTURED: (left to right) Christopher Happ, D.O.; Jason Toy, M.D.; Jason Tinley, M.D. (Founder, DFWCFSD); Neil Shah, M.D.; Vishal Patel, M.D.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
817.916.4685
DFWSpineCenter.com
NEUROSURGEONS & ORTHOPEDIC/SPORTS
Ali Krisht, MD
Arkansas Neuroscience Institute at CHI St. Vincent
MEDICAL SPECIALTY: Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Tumors. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Medical School, American University of Beirut; Residency, American University of Beirut, Emory University Program; Certifications, American Board of Neurological Surgery. AWARDS/ HONORS: Honorary Member, Croatian Society for Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Surgery, 2018. Best Doctors in Arkansas, 2008 and 2014 - 2018; America’s Top Doctors, 2009 - present; Patients’ Choice Awards, 2008 and 2012-2016; America’s Top Surgeons Award, 2014-2016; Michigan State Medical Society Presidential Citation, 2011. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: President of the eighth International Congress on Meningiomas and Cerebral Venous System and the third International Symposium on the Cavernous Sinus meeting, 2012; President Elect, World Association of Lebanese Neurosurgeons, 20102011; Member, Cerebrovascular Section, World Federation of Neurological Surgeons, The Society of Neurological Surgeons, Association of
Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Skull Base Society, Joint-Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurosurgical Society, Society on Meningiomas and Cerebral Venous System. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Baptist Health. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Established the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute and serves as the director of Neurosciences at CHI St. Vincent; established the Cerebrovascular & Neuroendocrine Clinics and Brain Aneurysm Treatment Center at CHI St. Vincent; Chief Editor, Contemporary Neurosurgery.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
501.552.6412 chistvincent.com/ANI
Southwest Orthopedic Associates
SPECIALTY: A highly skilled surgeon who specializes in nonsurgical and surgical treatment of patients of all ages. Licensed physical therapists work on-site with physicians to help patients recover to optimal outcomes. INNOVATIONS:
Southwest Orthopedic Associates has created a pricing structure for a new cash option for surgical procedures. These prices will include
give the patient who does not have health insurance or a deduct-
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Cornhole Tourney for Bulldogs
Jan. 19
Cornhole, the great Texan pastime. Next to drinking, of course. So why not combine the two, sipping on vodka and whiskey from Fort Worth’s very own Trinity River Distillery while crushing your cornhole opponents? And one more thing — prepare to be surrounded by wrinkly, lovable dogs. Join the Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue at the distillery, where proceeds will help find abandoned bulldogs new homes. You might want to look into getting a doggie seatbelt for the ride home. You know. Just in case.
Trinity River Distillery 1734 El Paso St., Ste. 130 817.841.2837
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Snap151
Jan. 7–27
By now, you’re a pro at social media. Your Insta gets likes, people screenshot your snaps and you know just the right filter to make a scene pop. Still, there are only so many times you can take a picture in front of local standouts. That’s where WestBend’s Snap151 comes in. This temporary gallery is built for taking selfies with eight installments that promise to be the highlight of your newest story. With palettes of bright yellow, blue, purple and more, the only thing that can stand out against it is you. WestBend. 1701 River Run. snap151.com 214.608.2630
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FOCUS: Dirk Braeckman
Jan. 26–Feb. 17
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If dabbling in flamboyant colors and selfie galleries aren’t your things, consider this gallery that tends toward grayscale. Braeckman’s photography has been heralded as deep, stirring and intriguing. He often employs unique ways of processing his photos that push the boundaries of their reproduction. With a knack for finding the abstract among our calculated lives, you’ll be left to ponder your own place among the order. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.332.8451
Orfeo
4
Jan. 20
Public service announcement:
Descending to Hades in order to bring your dead wife back to the living world might not be the best course of action. If you’re still not convinced, take a seat in the auditorium of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church where UNT Baroque Brass is performing scores from “Orfeo,” an operatic play about just that. Their luxurious horns will sit you down and give you the ultimate “She’s not worth it, bro.”
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. 917 Lamar St. texascamerata.org. 940.565.2791
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Buried Child
Jan. 11–27
Is anything better in the cold, limbo days of January than cozying up and appreciating your local theater troupes? Go see the Tarrant Actors Regional Theater perform “Buried Child,” a 1979 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Take in the rich dialogue that inspects the breakdown of the nuclear family system and American ideals. If you need a reminder after those long, Christmas visits that your family isn’t so bad, this is the play for you. Fort Worth Community Center. 300 Gendy St. thatart.org. 817.738.1938
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Studio Five 90: Investigating Color
Jan.
4
Color is everywhere, but how do we actually interact with and think about it? This free course at the Kimbell Art Museum explores our relationship with color and how artists effectively use it across all kinds of mediums. This month’s focus is on drawing. Work with color in novel ways, and purposefully engage with the way color works in the museum’s permanent collection.
Tuesday Evenings at the Modern: A Clockwork Orange
Jan. 15
Get ready for a good, old-fashioned dose of ultraviolence Kubrick and Alex style. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is providing a free screening of this dystopian classic paired with a short lecture before the film and a chance to discuss the questions it poses afterwards. By the end, any urges to steal that baby’s candy or step through your obnoxious neighbor’s garden should be nil. You’ll be cured, all right. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215
Studio Five 90: Investigating Color
8 Everybody Through Jan.
27
Ah, the Middle Ages — when fixed class systems, tyrannical monarchies and high death rates abounded. Oh, and morality plays. You know, the shows that taught everybody how to act and what virtues to adhere to if they didn’t want to be known as that peasant with terrible conduct. A parody of the genre, “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jensen explores questions about mortality with a touch of the macabre and modern. Maybe you’ll leave with better manners than you brought.
Stage West. 821 West Vickery Blvd. stagewest.com. 817.784.9378
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Small Plates, Big Hearts
Jan. 27
Local chefs, local food and a local cause. It’s just the event for a bona fide Fort Worthian to attend. Enjoy a tapas-style menu from chef Kevin Martinez from Tokyo Cafe, plant-based chef Julia Dunaway and others. Establishments like Whistle Pig Whiskey and LangeTwins Family Winery are also bringing offerings of the boozy sort. All proceeds benefit the Greater Fort Worth Area Special Olympics. This organization helps train children and adults with disabilities to compete in the Texas Special Olympics, which holds over 300 competitions annually. Magdalena’s. 502 Grand Ave. sotx.com. 817.284.0074
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Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
Jan. 26
Get back to your roots and explore what makes Texas shine with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue. Gal is known for her silky voice that pairs perfectly with an upbeat, Western swing backdrop. Gal and crew also infuse their own twist of punk to the mix, just to bring a little extra spunk to the night. Plus, enjoy the Twilite Lounge’s smooth vibes, famous po’boys and mixed drinks. Twilite Lounge. 212 Lipscomb St. galholiday.com. 817.720.5483
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
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FOOD | NEWS | REVIEWS
» We could get used to this view. This restaurant perched on downtown’s newest skyscraper caused quite a buzz for its patio. But does the food live up to the same standard? »
Bird’s-Eye View in Frost Tower
Once known as Perch — a name people found, well, fishy — the restaurant on the 12th floor of the new Frost Bank in downtown changes its name and capitalizes on its stunning view.
BY COURTNEY DABNEY
Though unmistakably a restaurant, Branch & Bird takes a cue from the building’s fellow tenant and, essentially, keeps banker’s hours — only open during the work week and closed on the weekend.
I sampled the Fitzgerald ($6) on a recent visit during happy hour. The blend of Gordon’s gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a dash of Angostura bitters, decorated with a bamboo skewered Amarena cherry, was lovely.
With its wraparound patio space filled with cozy club seating and glass railing, cocktail service should be a primary focus. But, even though the bar earned kudos for best cocktail creation at the 2018 Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival’s Desserts After Dark event, don’t expect any late-night revelry here. While a lot of downtown establishments go into the wee hours, Branch & Bird says g‘night at 9 p.m.
The interior space is modern, sleek and minimal, but feels cold with glass walls, frosted glass tabletops, steel and terrazzo flooring. With all the hard surfaces, the acoustics are surprisingly good, although it really should dim the lights for evening service.
There is a grab-and-go selection of salads, wraps, muffins and cookies available for building tenants to munch on throughout the day.
A full coffee bar is up bright and early each morning, which recently added Pearl
Snap Kolaches to the mix, and at lunchtime it’s a convenient stop — serving salads, sandwiches, pressed paninis and flatbreads.
The dinner menu, however, is riddled with shareable snacks and reads more like the fare offered at happy-hour meetup spots. Meat and cheese boards join flatbread pizzas, slider hamburgers and skewered meats. Despite the generic nature of the menu, I enjoyed the Cheese Trio of dips ($14), but it also might have benefited from losing two of the selections and sticking solely to the delicious buffalo blue cheese dip offered.
In the slider category, the CHR Beef Sliders ($14 for 3) were a bore with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and garlic aioli on brioche buns. Better were the Cuban Sliders ($12 for 3), whose same brioche buns were filled more generously with sliced ham, pulled pork, tangy Swiss cheese and an unexpected chili sauce.
The skewers sounded interesting, but I was not a fan of the Flank Steak Chimichurri Skewers ($15 for 3). The flank was chewy and the sauce bland. The
Branch & Bird
Location: 640 Taylor St.
For Info: 817.785.8888; branchbirdfw.com
What we liked: The view is the main reason to visit Branch & Bird. It’s ideal for coffee, shared plates and cocktails. What we didn’t: The Flank Steak Chimichurri Skewers and the CHR Beef Sliders were very average and not worth their price tag.
Recommendations: Cocktails and desserts are a good bet here, unless you plan to bring along a table of friends to sample and share from the small-plates menu.
better choice, by far, would be the Grilled Shrimp Skewers ($13 for 3) although it might be a bit awkward to share, with one skewer stacked with grilled pineapple, red onion and peppers, and two others with grilled shrimp. The plate was attractive, and I found the spicy orange sauce a nice addition.
With a menu that is expected to change seasonally, I liked the Bailey’s White Chocolate Crème Brulée ($14). The plate refused to pull any culinary punches — brushed with fresh caramel, studded with strawberries, piped with whipped cream and dusted with cocoa. And, the brulée itself was a nice specimen, with a creamy texture and a distinct splash of Bailey’s alcohol to taste.
Four A-list chefs have come together to open The Table, a market and culinary studio in the South Main area. Dena Peterson Shaskan will sell products from her Mockingbird catering company, from soups to sauces to entrees. Husband Trent Shaskan will offer freshly made bread under his biz name Icon Bread. And Hao Tran and Dixya Bhattarai will sell their incredibly popular dumplings. Dena says the space will also be used for pop-up events, cooking classes and to spotlight the handiwork of other local chefs and farmers market vendors. Look for it this spring in the DicksonJenkins Lofts & Plaza, next to Record Town and Leaves Book and Tea Shop. 120 St. Louis Ave.
More signs of life in the burgeoning South Main area: A new coffeehouse has arrived. Crude Craft Coffee Bar, housed in a 66-year-old building on South Main Street, comes from mother-son team Teresa and Corey Bloodworth. Barista Corey uses beans from Dallasbased Cultivar Coffee and mom makes the desserts, which include crème
The Feed
A taste of what’s new and notable.
BY MALCOLM MAYHEW
Freelance food writer Malcolm Mayhew can be reached at malcolm.mayhew@hotmail.com or on Twitter at @foodfortworth.
brulee, tiramisu, tarts and a rotating roster of pies. 804 S. Main St., facebook. com/crudesouthmain
The Bearded Lady’s original location on the Near Southside has reopened as Magnolia Tree Tavern. Bearded Lady owners Shannon Osbakken and Eric Clayton amicably went their separate ways last year. Osbakken got the name and recipes and is taking them over to South Main (see separate story elsewhere in this issue), while Clayton got the building, a snug bungalow built in 1926. Magnolia Tree Tavern is primarily a drinking spot now, with a major emphasis on craft beer. But Clayton says he’ll be adding food any day now, including burgers, soups and artisan sandwiches. 1229 Seventh Ave., facebook. com/magnoliatreetavern
South side Mexican restaurant Americado has rebranded itself as a food hall. But unlike the new Food Hall at Crockett Row, in which you walk around and order from each individual vendor, Americado has
adopted a sit-down, full-service concept, in which you order from different vendors off one menu. Items include ramen from Shin’ya Ramen, barbecue from Brix BBQ (Saturdays and Sundays only) and coffee, churros and tacos from the Americado crew. There’s also a bar with craft cocktails. Americado is open for dinner nightly and lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays. 2000 W. Berry St., facebook.com/ americadofw
One of the more interesting food trucks to hit the streets lately is Turkish Texans, run by local married couple Mustafa and Crystal Dinc. Mustafa hails from Turkey, Crystal from Saginaw. The truck is named after their two daughters, who have been nicknamed, of course, “Turkish Texans.” Their small menu is whimsical, made up of messy, fun-to-eat items that combine the couple’s two culinary worlds. There are four kinds of kumpirs – mammoth baked potatoes piled with butter and cheddar cheese and your choice of toppings such as brisket, gyro meat, pickled red
cabbage, chili and tzatziki. Gyros are both traditional and not (the brisket gyro is out of this world) and elote comes spiked with a fiery smoked chipotle sauce. They’re often parked at Hop Fusion Ale Works. For their full schedule, follow them on Facebook. facebook.com/ turkishtexans
Construction will soon begin on a permanent home for Fort Worth barbecue trailer Panther City BBQ. The new digs are going up in the exact same spot where Chris Magallanes and Ernest Morales’ popular ‘cue trailer currently resides: in an open lot next to Republic Street Bar. The building is being designed by Studio 97W, the Near Southside architecture firm that also designed or helped design Heim Barbecue, Melt Ice Creams and Pedego Electric Bikes. Panther City’s new
spot will closely resemble the Pedego building, in that it will be in the form of a shed, accented with metal trim and siding and concrete floors. Should be open by spring.
201 E. Hattie St., facebook.com/ 817PantherCityBBQ
Near Southside pizza joint Cane Rosso capped off the year by introducing several new lunch and brunch items. Particularly fantastic at lunch is a housemade truffle carbonara pasta, topped with diced bacon, so much bacon, a housemade truffle cream sauce, egg yolk and cracked pepper. Also at lunch is a new pizza and salad combo for $13, which comes with your choice of a 10-inch pepperoni, sausage or margherita pie, along with a house or Caesar salad. New brunch items are nuts: Get a load of this – a breakfast taco pizza with tater tots, chorizo, egg yolk, candied jalapeños and cilantro crema; and chicken and waffles with habanero honey and bacon marmalade. That place is gonna be the death of us all.
815 W. Magnolia Ave., canerosso.com
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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. $
BJ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 E. Interstate 20, 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 11am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am-midnight, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am1am, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$
Humperdink’s Restaurant And Brewery 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$
J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11ammidnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; drafthouse open nightly 11am-2am $
Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20 Frontage Rd., 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$
No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344. 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; closed Sun. $ Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.801.5541. Closed Mon.-Tues.; 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Fri.; 10:30am2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-2pm Sun. $$ Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$
Mac’s on Main 909 S. Main St., Ste. 110, 817.251.6227. 11am-3pm, Lunch Mon.-Sat.; 4:30-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm Brunch, Sun.; 4:30pm-9:30pm Sun. $$
Tolbert’s Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$ Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ KELLER/LAKE COUNTRY
FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10:30am10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. . $$ Main St. Cafe 900 S. Main St., 817.741.7600. 6am9pm, daily. $
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. 11am-9pm daily. Other locations: 951 N. Beach St., 682.647.0222. 11am9pm 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. $
Heim Barbecue 1109 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.882.6970. 11am-10pm Wed.- Mon.
PICK OF THE MONTH
Heim Barbecue
Heim Barbecue’s illustrious HEIMBurger used to be a Mondaysonly special, but starting this month, the burger will be available after 4:30 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you haven’t had one yet, the HEIMBurger stacks two patties made from a blend of 44 Farms beef and CAB Prime smoked brisket, American cheese and bacon burnt ends jam — in other words, forget your New Year’s resolution. The Heims do have a resolution of their own, though — opening their second location in The River District this year. heimbbq.com
Smokey’s Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave. 817.451.8222. 11am-”until we run out” Mon.Fri.; 8am-”until we run out” Sat.-Sun. $ The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-3:30pm Mon.; 10:30am-7pm Tues.Wed.; 10:30am-8pm Thurs.-Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. $-$$
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242, 7am-6:30pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-6:30pm Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am8pm Sun. $
Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2 pm Sat.-Sun. Other location: 2743 S Hulen Street. 817.233.8899. 6am-12pm Mon.Fri., 7am-12 pm Sat.-Sun. $ Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thurs.Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 7am-6pm Bakery, 7am-11am Breakfast, 11am-3:30pm Tues.-Sat. $ The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 100 Country Club Rd., 940.464.0748; 2940 Justin Rd., 972.966.1091, 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am2pm Sat.-Sun. $
Yogi’s Deli and Grille 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.924.4500. 6:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am3:30pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Yolk 305 Main St., 817.730.4000. 6am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 7am-3pm Sat.&Sun. $
GRAPEVINE
Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am-6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bistro and Bakery 316 Main St., 817.424.4333, 6:30am-3pm Mon.; 6:30am9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-9pm Sun. $
The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am2pm Sat.-Sun. $
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.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Paris 7th 3324 W 6th St. 817.489.5300. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue -Sat.; Closed Sun.Mon. $$$ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525, 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$-$$$
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Performance, luxury, looks and safety were the inseparable qualities that Fort Worth residents Mike and Beth Patterson sought when they purchased new Mercedes-AMG vehicles from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth. “With AMG vehicles, you maintain the high-performance driving experience of a sports car but with the comfort of a luxury automobile,” Beth said. Mike, a former pharmaceutical executive currently working with a MedTech startup, and Beth, an active community volunteer, most recently purchased a 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 SUV and 2018 Mercedes-AMG S63 Sedan.
Earlier in 2018, Beth’s previous custom-ordered Mercedes-AMG SUV was totaled after being hit by another driver in a serious traffic crash. Beth
is living proof testifying to the safety of the SUV. “The FWFD and EMTs that arrived on the scene were amazed there were no fatalities,” Beth said. “It was terrifying to see the wreckage but was comforting to know that the safety features in the Mercedes-Benz are top-notch.” After Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth sales manager Corey Bozo found a replacement vehicle, Mike was so impressed with Beth’s Mercedes-AMG and Park Place’s service, “he decided to trade in his sports car and also purchased an AMG,” Beth said.
“We have become friends with the people we interact with at Park Place, and their level of kindness and concern extends beyond the sale of a car,” the Pattersons said.
