Fort Worth Magazine - July 2013 by fwtx

“Looks like you’ve been overwatering.”

Water Your Lawn Just Twice A Week Or Less.

Not so fast on the water. Your lawn needs less than you think. Even in a Texas summer, watering twice a week or less gives your lawn all the water it needs.

WILL MY LAWN BE OKAY? Yes. Lots of people water too much. Way too much. That not only wastes water, it’s bad for your lawn. Thorough, infrequent watering promotes deeper roots which produces a healthier,

more drought-tolerant lawn. That’s perfect because…

IT’S A DROUGHT OUT THERE. Outdoor watering in many places is limited to a maximum two days per week. So, keep your sprinkler system tuned up. Make sure you’re watering the lawn, not the sidewalk. And fix leaks as they occur. Think you have what it takes to whisper to your lawn? Visit SAVENORTHTEXASWATER.COM.

The compeTiTors meT and only four could advance: anthony felli Del Frisco’s | eric hunter Fire Oak Grill Kyle Jones Truluck’s | charles youts Classic Café

Providing a “Home Away from Home”

Catering to Fort Worth Club members, tenants, outside corporate groups, wedding parties, or individuals simply looking for convenient overnight accommodations in beautiful downtown Fort Worth, the Inn at the Club serves as a “home away from home” for guests from around the world.

Guests receive complimentary breakfast for two with each overnight stay, Monday through Saturday.

Guest privileges include:

• Member dining

• Convenient downtown parking

• Meeting space

• Men’s Athletic Center and full privileges for women at Larry North Fitness

• Barber Shop

Cover Story

38Good Spirits

Shaken, stirred, muddled or strained, we’ve found 28 local cocktails sure to quench your thirst in the blistering heat. Go ahead. Have another. Just remember, drink creatively. by Courtney Dabney

Features

50Cowgirl Battle of the Burger

We were in search of the perfect burger, and we found it at the inaugural Cowgirl Battle of the Burger presented by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Local restaurants put their best burgers forward, and we have the results.

58Dream Home Update Companies involved with the 2013 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home bring experience and history to the project by Paul K. Harral

62Happy Campers Rich in history and tradition, Fort Worth’s Camp Carter celebrates 65 years of making camp magical for area children. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair Special Advertising Section

89Family Lawyers Worth Knowing

Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill Swamp Juice

Hometown Heroes

Presented by Shale exploration

Gary Randle

Co-Founder and Executive Director, H.O.P.E.

Farm

While serving as a Fort Worth police officer, Gary Randle witnessed his share of troubling scenarios. But the most heartrending of all was the high volume of kids in the criminal justice system. “I knew that at the age I saw them, I was too late to make a significant difference in most of their lives; I needed to start earlier — especially with the African-American males. I needed to prepare them for a world that was stacking the deck against them rather than beating my head against the brick wall of repairing them once they were already in the system.”

Flash forward to now, and Randle is actively doing his part to help these youth in need. Executive director of H.O.P.E. Farm — a nonprofit that helps “cultivate boys into Godly men” — he spearheads the organization’s programs, which include Bible curriculum, academics, character development, dining/etiquette, recreation, physical education, music and career path vocational training.

H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Other People Excel — something Randle does relentlessly. “The same faces that haunted me as a police officer continue to meet me on the streets I drive every day,” Randle says.

But it’s also fulfilling. “The hard work of sowing seeds is nothing compared to the joy of reaping the harvest,” Randle says. “For me, seeing fruit born in my sons’ lives — high school diplomas, college scholarships, successful careers and Godly marriages — makes every day worth it.”

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8 Editor’s Letter

Outside Voice

13 Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings

19 fwliving Your definitive guide to living well

20 Getaways

Alaska Angling: This getaway savors the abundance of fish-filled waters and fly-fishing opportunities within the great landmass of Alaska. by Kyle Whitecotton

22 Health Choosing to Know: How genetic testing is changing the way North Texans pursue personal health by Caitlin Rodgers

24 Image Good Libations: When the Metroplex heats up, a summer cocktail is the perfect way to cool down, but is your spirited indulgence sabotaging your diet? by Jessica Llanes

26 Culture The latest book and music reviews as well as an in-depth look at the Kimbell’s exhibit, Wari: Lords of Ancient Andes

32 Cooking Cool Cookin’: Bring a cool snap to your table with these delicious seasonal recipes. by Judie Byrd

36 Style Guiding Lights: Choosing the right lighting can make a big statement. by Callie Johnston

67 History Revisited James

Robert Leavelle: Accounts from those tied to the 48 hours surrounding JFK’s assassination by Sonya Cisneros Curry

69 Goodwill Organizations that are changing lives for the better in our community

72 According to Heywood Dumb and Dumber: The Incredible Shrinking Human Brain

74 A Dazed Life The Great Divide: Men and women communicate very differently. by Alison Rich

76 For What It’s Worth … Meetings in the Workplace: How to stop wasting time by Molly Forthright

78 Up Close Jay Johnson: Community Servant by Sarah Bahari

81 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking

99 fwevents From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out

107 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town

108 Now Open Fresh Catch: Waters – Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine by Courtney Dabney

110 Restaurant Review White Settlement Standard: Mancuso’s Italian Ristorante by Courtney Dabney

112 Dish Listings

The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options

120 fwflashback

The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city

Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Mindful

BEFORE SETTLING INTO A CHOSEN CAREER OF EDITING, I paid my dues by working as a mixologist during my college years, creating cocktails for thirsty locals. It’s amazing what you can observe about human behavior from the other side of the bar.

One thing I learned quickly was that certain drink choices can either make or break an evening. In order to make that decision easier for our readers, we sent writer Courtney Dabney out in search of the coolest drink offerings around town. From the tangiest margarita to the spiciest Bloody Mary, Courtney shares her favorite libations on page 38.

The perfect summer cocktail is not all we were craving this month. We also had a hankering to find the best burger in Fort Worth. It seems that everyone has his or her own opinion about what makes the perfect burger. For some, it’s the durability of the bun or the quality of the meat, and for others, it’s the fixins or the sauce.

In June, we partnered with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame to host a burger showdown. It was a grand affair with seven participating restaurants (Brownstone, Chop House Burgers, Jakes Uptown, Kincaid’s, M&O Station Grill, Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill and Tommy’s), kid-friendly activities and live music. Feast your eyes on the winning burger on page 50.

Summer fun isn’t limited to the Cultural District. Parents can find an abundance of exciting programs and camps locally, including YMCA Camp Carter, which celebrates 65 years of making camp magical for kids.

Steeped in tradition, Camp Carter has a rich history that not all Fort Worthians may know about. The mission of the camp is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They do this by providing activities at camp that teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Camp Carter has two programs designed to encourage teens to become leaders rather than followers. Some Camp Carter alumni have gone on to do great things in the community and can trace much of their influence back to lessons they learned at summer camp. Check out Happy Campers on page 62 to learn more about the camp and hear from former camp-goers.

On a more serious note, in this issue (page 22) we discuss how genetic testing is changing the way North Texans are taking charge of their personal health. Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy pushed this subject center stage and had many people wondering, “If I had the opportunity of knowing my body’s potential for developing certain cancers, would I take it?”

Testing started in Fort Worth in 2000. The Moncrief Cancer Institute has seen around 4,500 patients of which 500 tested positive for a cancer-related genetic mutation. A new group of patients called “previvors,” a term coined by FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) can take additional precautions and increase medical surveillance based on this technology. Hopefully, this screening may bring some piece of mind to those with a family history of cancer.

Wherever your summer takes you, we’re happy to tag along for the ride. Thanks for reading.

Jennifer

Casseday-Blair Executive Editor

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The WARM Place

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOODWILL ARTICLE ON THE WARM PLACE GRIEF SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR JUNE ISSUE. One important thing left out is that The WARM Place is a non-profit organization that provides year-round grief support services at no charge to children ages three and a half to 18 and their families as well as young adults ages 19 to 25 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Children coming to The WARM Place are grieving a mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent or other loss.

Key Players

Founded in 1989 by Peggy Bohme and Dr. John Richardson, The WARM Place became the first grief support center for children in Texas and remains the only one in Tarrant County. The families meet every other week in the evening for peer support sessions where they join other families who have suffered a similar loss. It’s an amazing place to find hope and healing after a loss. Our website has several resources: www.thewarmplace.org.

Correction:

––Brittany Bradshaw, Communications Manager, The WARM Place

In the last issue, we incorrectly printed details about Twenty at the Tower. Twenty at the Tower continues every Sunday and Monday evening through July 29, and tickets can be purchased online at fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com.

On the Web

Virtual Issues. If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.

Bonus Recipe. This month, Judie Byrd brings a cool snap to any dinner table. Visit fwtx.com to print her recipe for Espresso Floats, a simple, yet elegant dessert to offset the Texas heat.

Giving Back. Hosted by Scott Murray, this new show highlights the philanthropic endeavors of charitable individuals, generous corporations and benevolent nonprofits in North Texas. Catch all of the latest episodes of Giving Back online at fwtx.com or tune in the first Sunday of the month at 9:30 p.m. on TXA21.

Party Pics. To see who attended which event or to find pictures from events you have attended, visit our website. Go to Party Pics and then browse our many photo galleries.

Editorial intern Jared Lax talks with Andrés Franco, artistic director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, about the 23rd annual Concerts in the Garden tradition in Wired In.

The Saving Hope Foundation is one step closer to eradicating animal abuse and neglect in Fort Worth with the launch of the Hope Mobile, a mobile spay and neutering clinic. Editorial intern Kayla Mulliniks delves into this important project on page 16.

Alaska summers start with the return of sockeye salmon. This month, travel writer Kyle Whitecotton explores abundant ﬂy-ﬁshing opportunities in the last frontier. Learn where to cast your reel on page 20.

If you had the option of knowing your body’s potential for developing certain cancers, would you take it? On page 22, writer Caitlin Rodgers investigates genetic testing and how “previvors” are taking control of their health.

Writer Jessica Llanes offers low-calorie substitutions for classic summer cocktails on page 24. Tapping into the creativity of local bartenders, she’s also rounded up cocktail recipes that won’t sabotage your diet.

Editorial intern Noah Anderson penned this month’s book and music reviews. After coffee with the lead singer of Green River Ordinance, Noah also caught up with local writer Shella Gillus. Read what they are up to starting on page 28.

Jay Johnson was born in Fort Worth’s historic Stop Six neighborhood. Writer Sarah Bahari introduces us to this remarkable young man with a passion for government and community service on page 79.

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Staying connected with the latest local happenings

Hope on Wheels

They found her wandering in the heat of a Texas summer, dehydrated and on the brink of death. She could not pant. Her muzzle was taped shut. A swollen tongue protruded horrifically from the pug-mix. Four days and 100 stitches later, she defied the odds.

HoPE inSPiRED A Mov EMEnT. The Saving Hope Foundation is one step closer to fulfilling its mission to eradicate animal abuse and neglect in Fort Worth with the June 29 launch of the Hope Mobile, a mobile spay and neutering clinic. This initiative will provide low-cost and free spaying, neutering and vaccinations, as well as, education on responsible pet ownership.

Approximately 200,000 dogs and cats are euthanized every year in DFW shelters. The Foundation, in partnership with the

Fort Worth Pet Project, is working to lower that number to zero.

Some might argue that fate brought Hope to the Moncrief

family ranch, where she was rescued. Kit Moncrief gave Hope a forever home and now serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. She acknowledges that donations to local shelters often provide needed pet food, but they also contribute to the staggering number of animals euthanized each year.

“So many organizations are doing great things, but it’s a big task. We’re just trying to combine efforts to help end this crisis,” said board member Kelsey Patterson. “We’re all on the same team.”

The medical treatments that the Hope Mobile provides are only one dimension of the solution. “Education is equally important. This mobile can educate on responsible pet ownership, while also doing tangible things, like spaying and neutering. These messages must be paired together to make a difference,” she insisted.

When using the Hope Mobile’s resources, pet owners can register their animals with the City. Registration is vital to reducing the number of homeless pets, especially through loss. Registered pets can easily be identified and returned home.

The Hope Mobile will direct its services to areas with high risk of strays and owner surrenders, including the 76105 and 76119 zip codes. Twice a month, the Hope Mobile will travel to these areas, treating an estimated 13,400 animals in a three-year period. Sterilization alleviates the pressure on local shelters that are forced to euthanize animals due to reproduction and overpopulation.

“We always joke that we hope by the end of these three years, we will be out of business and all the dogs will have a home,” said Patterson with a laugh. “We realize this isn’t realistic, but you have to start somewhere.” –

Kayla Mulliniks

Left: Hope, the pug-mix who won the hearts of many after her rescue last summer. Below: A rendering of The Hope Mobile, a mobile spay and neutering clinic

Garden Party

THE 23RD ANNNUAL CONCCERTS I IN T THE GARDEN S SUMMMER R MUSSIC FEESTTIVAL, P PRRES SEENTED BY Y THE FOORT W WORTH SYMMPHHONY ORCHEESSTR A, CLOSEES JULLY 6 As the 2013 season draws the curtain, we caught up with Artistic Director Andrés Franco and Vice President of Marketing Andrea Helm for a look at this year’s festival.

Your lineup this year includes music from Elvis to Star Wars to Broadway to Mozart. What was the process like for arranging such a diverse program?

Franco: The series has been going on for 23 years now, so we know by now what people want to hear. But along with the artists they know and love, they also want to hear something new. So we had Elvis and Woodstock and Broadway and the Rolling Stones, great artists and personalities of music

that everyone knows. We had Green River Ordinance and Casey James perform with us for the first time. They were two lesser-known artists, but they have connections to Fort Worth and the audience loved them. It’s all about finding the balance between familiarity and discovery.

What was the biggest point of pride for the festival this summer?

Helm: One major milestone would be its longevity. It’s

grown from a small festival with a, “Are we going to renew this next season?” mindset to a family and community tradition. Just the fact that we’ve been a part of Fort Worth life for so many summers means we have another generation of friends and fans.

What was the most exciting part for you personally about the 2013 Concerts In The Garden season?

Franco: The fireworks for every single performance were choreographed to the music. One of the most exciting things was always starting the final piece of each concert and hearing the fireworks go off exactly on cue. That was always very powerful for me. I couldn’t really see them while I was conducting, but I could hear them, and it was always one of the most exciting parts for me.

How do you hope to see Concerts In The Garden grow in the future?

Helm: The goal has always been to present the best music and the best artists, and we depend on feedback from our patrons to let us know if we’re doing it right. With every new season, we are aware of some artists that we want to have come back for sure—music of the Eagles, for example—but we can never settle and just expect people to like what we do. We always are paying attention. We want our patrons to have the most pleasant, rewarding, and fun night of the summer.

– Jared Lax

New Truck on the Block

CHEF K EV IN M A ARTTIN EZ IS BR R INGING A FOOOD T TRUCCK C COONCCEPT TO O FORT WORTH THAT T ORRIGINAATED M MOORE E THAN TWO C CENTURIES AGGO IN JA PA N

At its peak, there were as many as a thousand yatai in Tokyo alone. These small, mobile food stalls generally serve simple favorites, like ramen, in generous portions.

For nearly four years, Martinez has commanded the kitchen of Tokyo Café as chef de cuisine. He has no plans to leave. Yatai Food Kart is just another way he is fueling his culinary passions.

There are plenty of trucks that serve burgers, tacos or sandwiches cruising the streets. To Martinez, there seems to be a void for the kind of food that he enjoys most. “I enjoy the flavor profiles people take a lot of time and respect to make no matter how simple they are,” he explained. Comfort foods like ramen and pho will likely make their way onto his menu.

“It’s literally a labor of love,” said Martinez, who has worked on restoring the former carnival concession stand in his spare time. He is incorporating twinkling lights, hanging lanterns and flags, elements that make him happy. “It’s very me. Quirky. A little bit dorky,” he said. His 4-year-old son chose red for the business logo, thrilled that it resembles a Pokemon ball.

Yatai Food Kart rolls out this month. For updates, follow @YataiFoodKart on Twitter or facebook.com/yataifw. – Sonya Cisneros Curry

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Trading Plates for Putters

AGIG WAITINNG T TABLES S AT W WOODSHHEED SMMOKKEHHOUSE E L LA NDED D K ENSSON SHHORT T THE OPPPPORTTU NIT Y OF A LIFETIMME W WHEEN BOO O WEEKKLEY R RECCRUIITED HIM TO O

CADDIE T THE PRO-AM PRRECEDINNG THHE 67TH H A ANNUAL C CROOWNE PLAZA IN NVITATIOONAAL A AT COLLONIAL L COUNNTTRY C CLUB The pro golfer was seated in Kenson’s section of the restaurant on May 19. After only a brief conversation and a fortuitously scheduled day off, Boo invited Kenson to caddie for him the very next day.

Kenson traded a lunch menu for a golf bag and again served Boo to the best of his abilities – waiting by the ball, interpreting the yardage book, and even offering one or two shot suggestions. According to Kenson, Boo played casually “and went through his round, the Pro-Am, as if it was a practice round.” The practice paid off, as only six days later Boo slipped into the iconic plaid jacket, winning his first championship in five years.

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Kenson has always been a fan of the Colonial and was present for Boo’s winning putt. As he recalls, “It was very exciting. I was actually scheduled for a double and a couple of friends helped me out and picked up some shifts so I could go to the tournament. I was there with my girlfriend, actually, and we got to watch him come in to 18. It was definitely nice being there.” Golf is a game of narrow margins - ups, downs, and quick opportunities. Boo won by a single stroke. – Noah Anderson

Rolling Along

TOHE T TEEX X AS COOMMISSSIOON ON T THHE ARRTS APPPPOOINNTTED L LOCAAL A ARTISTT, TCU alum and former professor of painting, the 2013 state (two-dimensional) artist. Jim Woodson, whose career as a professional painter spans five decades, draws inspiration from the high deserts of the Southwest, mostly Texas and New Mexico. This Waco native enlivens canvas with broad, expressive brushstrokes that fuse photographic reality with transient memory.

In honor of Woodson’s distinction, the artist’s painting Lost Mine Trail (with Dim Tracers) will be displayed at The Modern throughout the summer months. – Sonya Cisneros Curry

N E EAARRTH DAY, 3 3000 V VOOLLUNNTTEEERS S CYCLEED FRROOM M THE NEAAR S SOUTHHSIDDE T TO O DOW W NTTOOW W N T TO OFFICIAALLLY LAUNNCH F FOORT WOORTTH H BIKKE SHAARRE. To date, riders have burned an estimated 1,092,800 calories in 32,268 miles. The carbon offset in the first month of operation is 25,954 pounds.

“I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the diversity of people who support what we’re doing,” said Kristen Camareno, executive director of Fort Worth Bike Sharing.

More stations will be added this summer in high-traffic locations like West 7th, Museum Place and Burnett Park, also in front of Higginbotham and the Tarrant County Administration Building. – Sonya Cisneros Curry

Comings and Goings

Popular sandwich chain, Which Wich, joins the rank of restaurants in West 7th this summer.

The Dallas Stars will commence training camp for the 2013-2014 season at the Fort Worth Convention Center Sept. 11-14. The camp will feature team practices that are free and open to the community.

The grand opening celebration of The Container Store in Chapel Hill Shopping Center is Aug. 10 and 11. The Container Store will donate 10 percent of sales that weekend to Lena Pope Home.

This month, Singapore-based Flextronics will begin operation in a former Nokia facility at Alliance for Motorola Mobility to create the new Moto X.

Moviehouse & Eatery, an upscale dine-in theater based in Austin, is expanding to DFW.

Juice

Junkies, Fort Worth’s first raw juice bar is opening in West 7th this August. Owner Hillary Biediger shares the recipe for Body Electric online at fwtx.com.

Construction on the first North Texas location will begin at 250 Rufe Snow Drive in Keller this summer, with a target opening of summer 2014.

Salutations Stationary and Invitations on Hulen Street closed June 14.

We will sorely miss the mussels and pommes frites at Sapristi . After 13 years, Chef Carlos Cavasos is closing the doors of this neighborhood gem. We wish him the best.

Red Jett Sweets Mobile Cupcakery announced its final day of operation. We hope it’s not the last we will hear from Christina Jett and Natalie Gamez.

This time it’s for real. Patrizio’s in West 7th closed. We’re curious to know what will occupy the beautiful restaurant space next.

Jim Woodson Named State Artist

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Alaska Angling

This getaway savors the abundance of fish-filled waters and fly-fishing opportunities within the great landmass of Alaska.

by Kyle Whitecotton

Alaska-bound fly-fishing fanatics or those who just daydream of such angling exploits will appreciate a laska’s more than 3 million lakes and 3,000 rivers teaming with five species of beastly salmon and a healthy population of hard-hitting trophy rainbow trout. with 99 times more inland water than the whole state of texas, a laska is the obvious choice for your next fishing trip.

although alaska conjures up images of icy panoramas and fur-lined wardrobes, the best fly-fishing begins in the spring months and wraps up just before the first major snow storms usher in the winter. by the time spring rolls in, the still waters have been iced over for nearly six months. warmer temperatures in april and

may thaw lake ice and allow anglers access to a crowd of ravenous rainbow and lake trout, pike, grayling and dolly varden.

alaska summers start with the return of the sockeye salmon, fully clad in their red spawning-phase coloration. fish the kenai river for a chance at a 60-pound king salmon as they begin to make their way upstream during the warmer days of june. july is the heaviest month for sockeye and king salmon runs throughout the state, and by late july the rivers and streams of southeast a laska are full of pink and chum salmon. a nd where salmon are spawning, trout and dolly vardens are sure to follow eagerly awaiting the sweet taste

of salmon eggs.

by august, the sockeye are no longer an option, but the latearriving king salmon still offer a solid prospect for a big catch. but don’t scoff the late summer: august is known as the best time for pink salmon, and most locals will tell you this breed offers the novice angler the greatest opportunity for a bountiful trip.

get the full wilderness experience with dave jones and his ayakulik o utpost (theflyshop. com), a rustic but comfortable tent camp operation on the shores of the ayakulik r iver on kodiak island. for something just a little more plush without losing that wilderness connection, visit bob and lula at cusack’s a laska lodge (cusacksalaskalodge.com) on the shores of lake iliamna or wilderness place lodge at the junction of lake creek and the yentna r iver. tackle the a laskan wilderness in style with a full range of accommodations and amenities at royal coachman (royalcoachmanlodge.com) in bristol bay or the uniquely situated royal wolf lodge (royalwolf.com) in the heart of katmai national park. most outfitters large and small offer all the necessary transportation, including floatplanes and boats, to nearby waters, knowledgeable guides for the increased success, and ample cuisine to keep you casting.

Fly-Fishing 101

If you’re all geared up but don’t know the basics, check out these local spots to learn.

Cabela’s 12901 cabelas drive fort worth, texas 76177 cabelas.com

Backwoods 2727 w 7th st. fort worth, texas 76107 backwoods.com

N.T. Fly Fishing School 1435 holly ridge drive keller, texas 76248 metroplexflyfisher.com

Orvis (Fly Fishing Video Lessons) howtoflyfish.orvis.com

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Choosing to Know

How genetic testing is changing the way North Texans pursue personal health

by Caitlin Rodgers

Pushed center stage in modern health dialogue, it’s a question science now presents: if you had the option of knowing your body’s potential for developing certain cancers, would you take it?

today, with approximately 50 genes related to hereditary cancers, the moncrief cancer institute of Fort Worth and ut southwestern harold c simmons cancer center in dallas are dedicated partners in helping north texans take the empowering step of answering that haunting question.

Perhaps the most widely known cancer genes, Brca 1 and Brca 2 (genes linked to breast cancer) were discovered in 1994 and 1995. testing for the genes, however, didn’t begin until the late 1990s. linda robinson, assistant director of the cancer genetics Program at ut southwestern in dallas, who began the first Fort Worth cancer genetics program in 2000 explained, “it’s really the moncrief

cancer institute that wanted to bring genetics to the Fort Worth area and saw the vision of how this would reduce cancer.”

most often, individuals who come into the clinics to be genetically tested are either recently diagnosed with cancer or have lost a loved one to cancer. regardless, both groups are hoping for answers. Before a blood or saliva sample is ever taken though, the testing process begins with a genetic counseling session.

sara Pirzadeh-miller, genetic counseling supervisor at moncrief cancer institute explained, “as a genetic counselor, our expertise is knowing what should peak suspicions when we look at personal and family history, giving recommendations to a patient on what they qualify for and then talking more about what that would mean to that person and their family if they happened to test positive. For example, what cancer risks there would be, what the recommendations would be and help them understand the medical issues as well

as thinking through the emotional and physiological issues.”

robinson explained that when an individual is diagnosed with cancer, doctors increasingly want to know if the cancer is genetic, because it may change their course of treatment. “cancer treatment is becoming very personalized, and this is something that doctors want to know up front before they even start doing surgery, chemotherapy or any treatment at all.”

While testing for cancer genes can cost upwards of $4,000, the moncrief cancer institute and ut southwestern make it a priority to provide testing for all who want it, regardless of their ability to pay. in 2012 alone, ut southwestern and moncrief’s partnership raised $2.2 million to help fund testing for individuals who could not pay on their own. the program, in fact, is one of only a few in the country with clinics in safety-net hospitals like John Peter smith in Fort Worth and Parkland in dallas.

explaining that 30 percent of the population now doesn’t have insurance, robinson named key partners like the susan g Komen Foundation in Fort Worth and cPrit (cancer Prevention research institute of texas) as instrumental in this funding. “and then,” robinson said, “we tap into every resource that we can use. as genetic counselors, we’re attuned to all the different resources that are out there for funding.”

since testing started in Fort Worth in 2000, the moncrief cancer institute has seen approximately 4,500 patients of which 500 have tested positive for the genetic mutation. and while testing positive for a cancerrelated genetic mutation does not necessarily mean an individual will get cancer, testing has given way to a whole new group of patients called “previvors.” the term, coined by Force (Facing our risk of cancer empowered, a support group for individuals and families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer) represents those who have a gene mutation but not yet cancer. in light of the knowledge that they have a higher chance of being diagnosed, “previvors” can take medical precautions such as changing diet and lifestyle as well as increasing medical surveillance.

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Good Libations

When the Metroplex heats up, a summer cocktail is the perfect way to cool down, but is your spirited indulgence sabotaging your diet?

by Jessica Llanes

MANY PEOPLE WHO REGULARLY LOG 75 MINUTES OF CROSSFIT AND SWEAR OFF THE BREAD BASKET ORDER A COCKTAIL (OR COCKTAILS) WITHOUT RESERVATION. Yet one poorly chosen cocktail can add as many calories as a burger and fries to the daily caloric budget. Moreover, alcohol interferes with metabolism and encourages abdominal fat storage (the beer belly isn’t just for beer drinkers).

There is a lot of misinformation circulating about the “healthiest” libation choices. Vodka sales have skyrocketed in recent years due, in part, to the belief that clear spirits are lower in calories than their caramel counterparts (whiskey, dark rum and añejo tequila). In reality, the calorie count in spirits (without added flavors) like vodka, rum and gin depends on proof, not color. The average 1.5 ounce serving of 80-proof alcohol will set you back about 100 calories before mixers.

size by avoiding “mega” drinks. “The key is enjoy one — no seconds.”

Of course, even a saint can burn out on drinking vodka diet sodas, which is why some watering holes around Fort Worth now offer “skinny cocktails” usually made up of one shot (1.5 oz) of alcohol and a bottled low-cal mixer.

Rum and Diet Coke (100 cal) vs. Long Island Iced Tea (780 cal)

Fresh Ingredient

Margarita (205 cal) vs. Frozen Margarita (740 cal)

Bartenders Austin Bird and Evan Williams at The Usual (1408 W. Magnolia) take a different approach. They rely on fresh ingredients and classic combinations rather than artificially sweetened mixers to naturally reduce sugar content.

Traditional Daiquiri (No Premix) (110 cal) vs. Daiquiri (with Pre-mix) (290 cal)

Mudslide (185 cal) vs. White Russian (425 cal)

Cosmo (150 cal) vs. Mai Tai (350 cal)

Sour Apple Martini (160 cal) vs. Piña Colada (645 cal)

Sea Breeze (180 cal) vs. Vodka Cranberry (200 cal)

A little juice, cola or sweet and sour may not sound serious until you consider that each mixer can add 50 to 100 calories to the final tally. Moreover, many cocktails include several shots and liqueurs like Baileys and Kahlua, with higher calorie counts.

Bloody Mary (125 cal) vs. Mimosa (150 cal)

The easiest way to regulate calories is to drink your spirit of choice straight up, on the rocks, or with water/soda water. “Mix your favorite liqueur with low-calorie options such as diet soda or light juice,” suggests Angela Ginn, RD, LDN, CDE, national spokesperson for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She also suggests reducing portion

“A skinny margarita made with artificially flavored mixers only has marginally fewer calories than a margarita made with fresh ingredients,” Bird says. “A traditional daiquiri has fewer calories than a daiquiri made with bottled mix, and it tastes much better.”

Fireside Pies (2949 Crockett) also focuses on artisanal drinks made with fresh ingredients. Barman Chase Hanley says that they don’t get many requests for skinny cocktails, but he has been known to make simple syrup with Splenda from time to time for regulars. And the cocktail menu at Grace (777 Main) includes agave as a natural simple syrup replacement.

An informed happy hour decision won’t break the calorie bank if you ask for fresh and keep portions small.

NOTE: All calorie counts are estimated. Nutritional content not provided by the establishments.

LOCAL LOW-CAL OPTIONS

The Great Datsby

Courtesy of Chef DAT, David Anthony Temple

• 1 ½ oz Waterloo Gin

• 1 slice of lime

• 4 oz tonic water

• 2 dashes of peach bitters

• 1 thyme sprig for garnish

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the gin. Rim the glass with lime slice and then squeeze into the glass with the gin. Fill glass with tonic water and add 2 dashes of bitters. Garnish with the thyme sprig. Approximately 140 calories.

Classic Daiquiri

Courtesy of The Usual

• 2 oz white rum

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• ½ oz simple syrup (2:1 sugar/water mix)

• 1 slice lime, garnish

Fill shaker 2/3 with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. Approximately 140 calories.

Grapefruit Rickey

Courtesy of Fireside Pies

• 1 ½ oz fresh grapefruit juice

• 1 ½ oz vodka

• ½ oz fresh lime juice

• ½ oz St. Germaine Elderflower

• ½ oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar/water mix)

• 2 oz club soda

• 1 slice grapefruit

Fill shaker 2/3 with ice. Add grapefruit and lime juices with vodka, elderflower and simple syrup and pour over ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Approximately 175 calories.

Basil Gimlet

Courtesy of Grace

• 2 ½ oz Square One vodka

• ½ oz Agave Nectar

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 3-4 basil leaves

Fill shaker 2/3 with ice. Tear basil leaves and add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Approximately 200 calories (Ask for half the agave and save an additional 20 calories).

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Discovering the Wari

Before the Inca ruled modern-day Peru, the Wari forged a highly complex society relying on art to communicate. See the first exhibition in North America devoted to this ancient Andean civilization now at the Kimbell Art Museum.

by Sonya Cisneros Curry

The majestic andes mountains stretch almost the entire length of south america, encompassing a tremendous range of ecosystems from humid tropics of the caribbean to ice fields of patagonia. It is the longest north-south mountain range in the world.

the central andean region is one of only four places on earth where civilization emerged independently. since 2007, susan e. bergh, curator of the arts of the ancient americas at the cleveland art museum, has championed an exhibition that illuminates the art of one such sophisticated society forged between 600 and 1,000. Wari: Lords

of the Ancient Andes is the first exhibition in north america to explore peru’s ancient Wari, a civilization that relied exclusively on art to communicate, record and preserve its legacy.

this exhibition, organized by the cleveland museum of art, explores the Wari’s achievements through 145 stunning objects highlighting all major media in which they worked––polychrome ceramics, ornaments made of precious metals or colorful mosaics, sculpted wood and stone and textiles of striking complexity.

“this insightful exhibition depicts the culture of a brilliant but relatively unknown ancient society,” commented eric m lee,

director of the Kimbell art museum. “Visitors to the Kimbell will be astonished at the artistry and condition of more than 1,000-year-old artifacts on display.” take, for example, a magnificent panel covered with feathers of blue-and-yellow macaws. several nearly identical panels were found inside huge faceneck ceramic jars buried together in the churunga Valley on peru’s far south coast. together, the panels could have covered a 2,000-square-foot area, transforming it into a breathtaking ceremonial space. to jennifer casler price, curator of asian and non-Western art at the Kimbell, these panels exemplify a modern sensibility on par with contemporary artists.

Left: Panel, Probably a Hanging and Vessel with Feline Head © The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Art Resource, NY. Right: Standing Dignitary Photo by Robert LaPrelle, courtesy Kimbell Art Museum

In the absence of written language, many of the Wari’s achievements were realized in portable items like Bag with Human Face. This rare hide bag was purchased by the Cleveland Art Museum last year at auction for $146,500, more than twice the estimate. It was used to carry coca leaves, which are still used in Andean ritual today.

In the first gallery, visitors won’t be able to avert attention from a vessel, 3 feet in diameter, that was used to serve native corn beer called chicha. Translated quite literally in ceramics, faceneck vessels are comprised of a spherical body and face on the neck of a jar.

The Wari were well aware that there is no such thing as a free meal and used it to their advantage, establishing a system of reciprocity by indebting guests after lavish gatherings over food and chicha. Interestingly, the Wari deliberately shattered ceramics that may have been used as offerings in official feasts. The theme of food and drink, along with Wari imagery of a staff-bearing deity, ceremonial clothes and ornaments and tomb offerings are represented in an approachable way.

One artwork makes its way home after traveling with this exhibition to the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. Standing Dignitary is the only known example of a freestanding figurine entirely covered in the inlaid shell technique, and it resides in the Kimbell collection.

“Unlike Maya art, which is so dense with iconography and mythology, this [exhibition] is a lot easier,” explains Price who oversaw the installation of Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea at the Kimbell in 2010. “It’s more fun.”

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Wari: Lords of Ancient Andes

Through Sept. 8, 2013

Admission: Adults, $16; Seniors age 60 and older, $14, Students with ID, $14; Children 6–11, $12; Children under 6 and Kimbell members, Free. kimbellart.org

Free Family Festival

Discover the Ancient Wari

Saturday, Aug. 3, 1 – 4 p.m.

Art-making activities, family tours and music performances by Wayanay Inka

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between the lines an overview of our favorite best-sellers. by Noah Anderson the writer's block

Weaving a Story

Local author, Shella Gillus, shares her writing process and describes letting her characters write themselves.

by Noah Anderson

The Hit

by David Baldacci

$16.20

Award-winning author David Baldacci is returning to the best-seller list with his new work, The Hit. Known for fast-paced, page-turning espionage thrillers, Baldacci has perfected his formula for delivering visceral, and often sexual, action to readers in more than 45 languages. His novels read like popular ﬁlms, and the quality and scale of the action is on par with any summer blockbuster. Less Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and more Jack Reacher, The Hit follows a morally incorruptible male protagonist as he dutifully removes layer after layer of government conspiracy.

The Hit is Baldacci’s second novel to feature leading-man, Will Robie, a calculating super-assassin for the CIA. The beginning of the novel reads like a standard cat-and-mouse game with each character striving to be one step ahead of the other; however, as the narrative progresses, Robie realizes that all is not as it seems. Shadows on the wall and whispers in the night, the book is full of veiled characters and motives, forcing readers to reevaluate what they know and who to trust.

While action is certainly at the forefront of the novel, the real story is the battle for Robie’s soul as he confronts his demons and tries to balance being a killer and a human being. As a leading man, Robie is somewhat of a conundrum. He is an uncompromisingly good person; however, his robotic, seemingly unfeeling approach to his violent job makes him a difﬁcult character with whom to empathize.

If you are searching for an enjoyable, entertaining thriller packed with action and intrigue, look no further.

Paris: The Novel

by Edward Rutherford $19.04

Edward Rutherford, author of such best-selling works as London, New York, and Russka, has captured the minds and imaginations of millions of readers with intricately woven century-spanning tales. With his signature multigenerational epics, Rutherford focuses on a single city and its important players, both ﬁctional and real, as they grow and crumble through time.

Paris: The Novel follows Rutherford’s well-established blueprint of a grand, sweeping drama that spans hundreds of years. Paris, however, is a slight departure from Rutherford’s established style in that the story is not told linearly; rather, the narrative jumps forward and backward through time. This allows Rutherford to connect speciﬁc events thematically, rather than temporally, subsequently creating an emotionally contiguous narrative.

The story focuses on the tribulations of several families as they interact with the city and with one another. The interplay between these families, their subterfuge, perﬁdy and occasional chivalry is the primary source of the novel’s intrigue.

The settings are ﬂawless. Rutherford lifts you to the heights of humanity one moment, then drags you through the mud in the next – all in exquisite detail. Unfortunately, a large portion of the detail is delivered through conversation, and while the detail is intended for verisimilitude, it occasionally hinders the dialogue and leaves the reader wondering, “Why did he/she even know that?” Yet, if you are a fan of history, ﬁction and large-scale grandeur, this is the perfect book.

The Loom

by Shella Gillus $10.57

Shella Gillus, local author and self-proclaimed storyteller, is making her mark on American bookshelves with her fiction debut, The Loom, a historical fiction set during the era of American slavery. It is a heartwarming tale of love, redemption, the burning desire for freedom, and transcendence of social convention. Gillus spent more than two years in research, during which she discovered a little known aspect of slave life – the loom room. According to Gillus’ website, this room is a “space where expectant women and elderly slaves spent their time weaving when they were no longer as productive in the fields.” The room serves as a tangible representation of the slaves’ inescapable burden.

The novel is told from the perspective of Lydia, the newest addition to the plantation, who is as light skinned as any white woman. Her age and color make her the perfect playmate for Lizzy, the slave master’s daughter. As their friendship grows, so does the understanding of their varied social standings. Between reading lessons with Lizzy and interaction with the slaves relegated to the loom room, Lydia becomes wise beyond her years and is driven to take her freedom regardless of the cost.

Torn between two worlds and two loves, Lydia must struggle to ﬁnd her identity in a world that will accept neither who she is nor who she wants to be.

The Loom occasionally suffers from disjointed dialogue and jarring narrative breaks. However, despite these minor ﬂaws, The Loom is a poignant novel that will have readers reevaluating what is most important in their lives.

Prior to your novel, I had never heard of a loom room. What prompted you to write The Loom? Right, and you know what, I hadn’t either. I felt like it was back in the ‘90s. I won Miss Black Heritage, a pageant when I was in college. I received these books, basically a whole library of African-American history books. I have always been interested in history. There was one particular book that had a story about the loom that I just discovered. And I felt like I really knew African American history – I had never heard of this!

Can you describe to me your writing process? What I normally do is, I start out with some structure. I actually outlined my book. I wrote out 100 notecards of what was going to happen. And then, I got to about notecard 12 and then the book wrote itself. So then, none of that mattered! But I feel like I have to start with that structure until I know the characters well enough, and it literally starts to write itself. It’s like I was watching actors on a stage and they were saying things and doing things, and I was just trying to type it in as fast as I could. It takes on a life of its own after awhile.

Is it more difﬁcult to write characters that you closely identify with or those in whom you see very little of yourself? I am writing them; they are really like people, so I’m just getting to know them. It is not until after I ﬁnish the process of writing that I discover how similar I am. And I can see myself in all of them. I liked all my characters. I even loved Jackson; of course Jackson wouldn’t like me! But I actually really like him. I let them take on a life of their own and then after I read it, I can see similarities. I guess I am Lydia. If there was one character that I am really like, it’s her.

listen up what locals are listening to by Noah Anderson

Wheelhouse

Brad Paisley

$11.99

Country music all-star, Brad Paisley, is returning to the spotlight with the release of his ninth studio album, Wheelhouse Three-time Grammy Award winner with an additional 14 Academy of Country Music Association Awards, Paisley has defined himself as a leader in the music industry.

Wheelhouse is the first album produced entirely by Paisley, instilling it with a more personal flavor. This album is a departure in many ways from Paisley’s previous work both musically and lyrically.

Along with several toe-tapping mainstream country songs, Paisley dares to tackle poignant and occasionally uncomfortable issues such as religion, domestic abuse and racism. In particular, the song Accidental Racist featuring famed rapper-turned-movie star, LL Cool J, has garnered attention from both critics and adulators alike. While the song has good intentions, its depiction of racism in America is uninspired, shortsighted, and even serves to perpetuate several racial stereotypes. Lyrics like, “if you don’t judge my gold chains, I’ll forget the iron chains” are so off the mark it's difficult to take the song seriously.

Paisley injects a little humor into the album with Harvey Bodine (Death of a Married Man) The track features Monty Python member and comedic songwriter Eric Idle, who wrote the famous Always Look on the Bright Side of Life for Python’s controversial 1970s film, The Life of Brian Wheelhouse is a well-balanced album that seamlessly jumps to and from different styles and tones. While some of the songs may turn listeners off, the 17-track album has plenty to enjoy and enough country spirit to fill a 10-gallon hat.

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How Mercy Looks From Here

Amy Grant

$9.99

For more than 30 years, Amy Grant has produced some of the most genuine, beautiful and catchy Christian Contemporary music to find mainstream success. Grant has become not only an industry powerhouse, but also the best-selling Christian singer ever. She has earned three multiplatinum albums, six platinum albums, four gold albums and a total of six Grammy Awards. Grant’s new album, How Mercy Looks From Here, promises to continue her excellent reputation for inspiring and accessible music.

How Mercy Looks From Here is Grant’s 15th studio album and first release in three years. The 11-track album discusses various personal topics such as motherhood, honesty, aging, marriage and an intimate relationship with God. Grant is an elegant lyricist whose songs read like poetic prayers. The simple, yet profound messages in her words provide comfort, warmth and inspiration to both Christian and non-Christian listeners alike.

How Mercy Looks From Here features several guest artists, including James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Carole King, Eric Paslay, Will Hoge, and husband, Vince Gill. While instantly recognizable, their contributions to the album are delicate and gentle, never overwhelming the listener or removing the spotlight from Grant.

How Mercy Looks From Here is dedicated to Grant’s mother, Gloria Napier Grant, who passed away in April 2011. Not long before her passing, Grant’s mother asked her to “sing something that matters.” Her mother would be proud.

Chasing Down The Wind

Green River Ordinance

$10

Local favorite, Green River Ordinance, is swinging back to the band’s Southern rock roots with their new album, Chasing Down The Wind One of the Fort Worth bands to make national headlines, GRO has established a reputation of professionalism and versatility, both in and out of the studio. From minivan rides to The Aardvark, courtesy of lead guitarist Jamey Ice’s mother, to national tours with the Goo Goo Dolls, record deals and eventually independent releases, GRO has been around the block. The experience and maturity they have gained shines through their music.

Coming off the success of their single, Dancing Shoes, GRO is sticking with the country feel –one part Eagles, one part Dixie Chicks, two parts Green River Ordinance, and all rock-and-roll. It doesn’t take more than a brief listen to understand that this is a recipe for greatness.

The seven-track album is packed dense with quality. Flying is a fast-paced, playful romp about enjoying a beautiful woman’s company, getting “lost in a simple song” and “flying high.” Its swift banjo picking and quarter note kick drumming won’t fail to get people on their feet.

In contrast, She Is In The Air, is a tender ballad with an understated three-part harmony that sets the pace for a gentle love song and continues to a familiar country feeling overlaid with soft violin and slide guitar passages. Each song carries its own special signature. Chasing Down The Wind was born from family and friendship, and that is just what it inspires.

the groupie’s corner

Dust Off Those Dancing Shoes

Jamey Ice, lead guitarist for Green River Ordinance, sat down with me in his restaurant BREWED to talk about music, family, charity and the freedom to create the music he wants.

by Noah Anderson

What is it like performing with your brother? It’s really fun. We get along really well. We share a hotel room every night you know; we lived together when we were in college. It has been the same five guys for 12 years, so we are all literally like brothers. We know everything about each other, like what makes that person annoyed and everybody’s little quirks. And what is cool is that we don’t ever fight. We are also a very family-oriented band. Four of us are married, and our wives come out on the road a lot to travel with us.

I know that for Under Fire you got the funding from Kickstarter. What was that like, putting it all in Kickstarter and letting it be crowd-funded rather than studio backed? It was really neat because, at the time, we were one of the first bands that I had ever known that did Kickstarter. It was when [Kickstarter] was like a baby. Now everybody is doing a Kickstarter, which is cool. Our fans loved it because they got to be part of creating the album. It was also neat because when we were with the label we did one album in three years, and it was this very big, formulaic thing, which wasn’t bad, but then, when we left, we released an acoustic CD, a full-length CD, a cover album, a Christmas album. We released all these singles, and we could just release any content we wanted. I think our fans really liked that. We just got to kind of make whatever music we wanted.

Is there anything in particular about Fort Worth that keeps you here? I mean, I think it is the greatest city in America. I freakin’ love Fort Worth. Fort Worth has culture. It’s also a slow way of life. People are really friendly - it’s beautiful. I live right down the street in Fairmount, and everybody has big front porches. I see my neighbors every single day.

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For 60 years, Jewel Charity has supported Cook Children’s Medical Center as it has evolved to provide state-of-the-art technology. In the 1950s, the iron lung – regarded then as a cutting edge, life-saving technology – was used by Cook Children’s to treat polio patients. Today, Cook Children’s utilizes intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) which uses radio waves to pinpoint areas for surgery in vital areas such as the brain, spinal cord or blood vessels. The heart of Jewel Charity has continued to aid in the healing of children and families at Cook Children’s since 1953 and will continue to support the community into the future.

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Cool Cookin’

Turn off the oven and light the grill. These simple, seasonal recipes allow more time for fun in the sun.

by Judie Byrd

In the scorching texas heat, dinnertime calls for bright, crisp, refreshing food, best prepared poolside on the grill. bring a cool snap to your table with these delicious, seasonal recipes. for a simple, yet elegant dessert, visit fwtx.com for my fabulous e spresso f loats. stay cool, y’all!

Shrimp and Mango Tacos

Yield: 8 – 10 tacos

• ½ pound uncooked large shrimp (30 – 40 count), peeled and deveined

Marinade:

• 1 jalapeño pepper, roughly chopped (remove seeds for milder

Judie’s tip: For icycold salads, place vinaigrette in the freezer for 10-20 min. just before whisking & drizzling onto salad greens.

flavor)

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice

• Filling:

• 8 – 10 flour or corn tortillas

• 3 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce

• 4 Roma tomatoes, diced

• 1 bunch green onions, sliced

• Mango Salsa (recipe follows)

Place shrimp in a large glass bowl and set aside. Place all marinade ingredients in blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat well. c over and refrigerate 20 - 30 minutes.

Preheat grill or skillet over mediumhigh heat. c ook shrimp 2 – 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp curl. r emove shrimp from heat and cut each into thirds. h eat tortillas: e ither place in hot skillet for 10 seconds on each side or microwave several at a time until hot. l ayer each tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions and shrimp.

Mango Salsa

Yield: about 4 ½ cups

• 1 mango, diced, or 1 jar mango slices, drained

• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced

• 1/2 cup red onion, diced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1 jalapeño, seeded, ribs removed and diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• Juice of 2 limes, about 1/4 cup juice

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

• 1 tablespoon each, salt and pepper toss all ingredients together in a bowl. r efrigerate until time to serve or up to 6 hours.

Mango salsa deliciously incorporates sweet and sour flavor profiles with just enough heat to spice up shrimp tacos.

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Arctic char boasts flavor and omega-3 content similar to salmon. Try it grilled over mixed greens and summer veggies.

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Grilled Arctic

Char Summer Salad

Yield: 4 servings

• 1 pound arctic char fillets, cut into four pieces

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 8 ounces mixed salad greens

• 1 cup cooked tender corn

(I grilled one ear of corn and removed the kernels.)

• ½ red bell pepper, cut into half rings

• ½ cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

• Fresh Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Arctic char is similar to salmon but not quite as fatty. The wild version is available during late summer when the ice has melted and fishermen can get in to reach them. Central Market carries farmed char year-round.

In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil and when hot, add char fillets, skin-side up (you might

need to do this in batches so you don’t crowd the skillet). Cook 2 – 3 minutes, until lightly seared. Carefully turn fillets and cook another 2 minutes or until fish is flaky. Remove to a platter.

Divide salad greens between four large plates. Top with corn, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Drizzle with Fresh Vinaigrette. Top with a piece of char and drizzle char with a little vinaigrette.

Fresh Vinaigrette

• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• ½ cup olive oil

When dinner needs to hit the table in a hurry, these open-faced chicken, fig and blue cheese melts can be prepared in less than 10 minutes.

Place vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk well. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to incorporate.

Open-Faced Chicken, Fig, and Blue Cheese Melts

Yield: 2 servings

• 4 slices country sourdough bread, lightly toasted

• 4 tablespoons interesting mustard (I used McCutcheon’s Vidalia Onion Mustard from Central Market.)

• 8 ounces sliced, cooked chicken

• 4 tablespoons fig preserves

• 4 - 6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

• ½ cup dandelion greens or arugula

Place toasted bread on baking sheet and spread each piece with mustard. Layer with chicken, dollops of fig preserves and blue cheese.

Broil 2 – 3 minutes or until blue cheese begins to melt. Top with greens and serve immediately.

Thanks to Central Market for our groceries. Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. For more information, go to judiebyrd.com.

Guiding Lights

Whatever your style, make a statement by adding a light fixture to make your space look anything but basic. From industrial chic to clean and modern, these pieces are sure to give any room a fabulous flair.

by Callie Johnston

Gold Tassel Lamp with Fuchsia and Gold Lampshade, $428, Adobe Interiors, 4651 Bryant Irvin Road, 817.294.0053, adobeinteriors.com

Head Light Desk Lamp, $139, El Paso Imports, 5240 S. Hulen Street, 817.370.9320, elpasoimportco.com

Modern Chandelier with Shades, $520, Fort Worth Lighting, 5107 E. California Parkway, 817.534.8500, ftworthlighting.com

Iron and Antler Rustic Chandelier, $1,800, Fort Worth Lighting, 5107 E. California Parkway, 817.534.8500, ftworthlighting.com

and

$1,295, Adobe Interiors, 4651 Bryant Irvin Road, 817.294.0053, adobeinteriors.com

Handmade Multi-Colored Tin

Glass Lantern,

SpiritS Good

by Courtney Dabney

Shaken, stirred, muddled or strained, we’ve found 28 local cocktails sure to quench your thirst in the blistering heat. Go ahead. Have another. Just remember, drink creatively.

Photography by Jason Kindig

WHiLe MOST OF uS Were diSTracTed By MicrO-BreWS and MarGariTaS, the humble cocktail went back to school, got a degree in art and engineering, and returned ready to wow. Mixologists have been working like scientists in laboratories of herbs, spices and potent potables to create innovative and delicious concoctions.

Oui Lounge – Basil Gin

Smash $6

ouiloungefw.com

3509 Bluebonnet Circle

817.927.0224

When Tim Love took over the perennial Bluebonnet Circle hangout, he returned the decor to its 1970s glory days. The classic Basil Gin Smash begins by muddling fragrant basil leaves with 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Next, add 3/4 ounce Tito’s vodka, 3/4 ounce Hendrick’s gin, and half of a fresh lemon to a cocktail shaker. The mixture is strained into a rocks glass and served over ice with a splash of club soda, garnished with a lemon.

Lucile’s – Bloody Mary $7

lucilesstatesidebistro.com

4700 Camp Bowie Blvd.

817.738.4761

There is a lot to love in this 16-ounce house specialty. Vodka is mixed with a combination of V-8 and tomato juices, plus a secret blend of spices––including celery salt and pepper. Traditional additions of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces are blended in. Technically, this cocktail counts as a full serving of vegetables. Sample the house-infused black pepper vodka for an extra kick.

The Usual – Montpelier $9

theusualbar.com

1408 W Magnolia Ave.

817.810.0114

Owner Brad Hensarling says it is all about the quality of ingredients for his Montpelier. Buffalo Trace Bourbon blends with house-smoked maple syrup. Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum and Dolin Sweet Italian Vermouth also come into play. The mixture is stirred and served in a martini glass, topped with imported Luxardo cherries.

Scat Jazz Lounge – Old Fashioned $10

scatjazzlounge.com

111 W 4th St. # 11

817.870.9100

Scat Jazz Lounge is the closest thing to Harlem you can find this far from the Big Apple. A classic Old Fashioned befits this swanky underground hangout. Rye Whiskey is blended with Regan’s Bitters and Angostura Bitters, a dash of sugar and some fresh orange zest. This cocktail is served in a rocks glass with a cherry on top.

Grace – Seven $9

gracefortworth.com

777 Main St.

817.877.3388

The elegant bar area is tucked behind a wall of glass overlooking Main Street. It is sleek, modern, and upscale as well as the rendezvous of many for after-work socializing. Fresh mint and cucumber are muddled together to create this enticing cocktail. Ultimat Vodka, simple syrup and ice is added, along with freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices. The Seven is served in an eye-catching salt and cayenne pepper rimmed rocks glass.

Waters – Lavender Honey

Pear Martini $12

waterstexas.com

2901 Crockett St.

817.984.1110

Sitting beneath dangling strings of oyster shells in Waters’ sunlitdrenched bar, you have a tough choice to make. Chef Jon Bonnell is well known for his oenophile prowess and the wine list is heady. But, this snappy, shaken concoction might tempt you away. Belvedere Vodka blends with sweet and fruity ingredients, including fresh pear puree and house-made lavender honey syrup.

Ray’s Prime Steak and Seafood – Pomegranate Martini

rayssteakhouse.com

3206 Winthrop Ave.

817.732.1614

Whether sitting inside listening to live piano music or out on the front patio taking in the evening breeze, a Pomegranate Martini hits the spot. This martini is sweet with hints of citrus, blushing in a lovely ruby tone. A 1/2 ounce of pomegranate syrup is shaken with 1 1/2 ounce each of raspberry and citrus vodka, and a splash of cranberry juice. It is served icy cold in a martini glass with a lemon twist.

Rodeo Goat – Moon Tang $7 rodeogoat.com

2836 Bledsoe St. 817.877.4628

You might describe this one as a frozen screwdriver. Fitch’s Goat, a small-batch moonshine, Tang and “other thangs” are mixed together just right so that the result is chilling, delicious, and very potent. And yes, the primary flavor is Tang––the powdered drink mix everyone loved as a kid––the one astronauts took to the moon. It’s served in a 13-ounce rocks glass, garnished with a cherry and an orange slice.

M Lounge Martini Bar –French 75 $9 mfortworth.com 835 Foch St. 817.850.9900

Be sure to peruse the Legends menu, which boasts 65 martinis ranging from "oldies but goodies" to contemporary combinations. On it, you'll find the French 75, named after the 75-millimeter field gun used by French soldiers in World War I. At least that's how the story goes. This simple, yet potent cocktail starts with good-quality gin, sugar, and fresh lemon juice, topped with champagne.

Water Horse Pool

Bar at the Omni

Strawberry Basil Mojito $9

omnihotels.com

1300 Houston St. 817.535.6664

Seasonal summer favorites like juicy strawberries and hardy basil are incorporated in this contemporary twist on a classic Cuban mojito. A fresh strawberry and a few sprigs of basil are muddled in 1 1/4 ounces of white rum, releasing their essence. Then add 1/2 ounce of Rose's Lime and a splash of simple syrup. The drink is shaken and then topped off with a splash of soda and garnished with a strawberry and a basil leaf. Best enjoyed poolside.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill

Swamp Juice $7.50

bayoujackscajungrill.com 2401 W. 7th St. Ste. 117 817.744.8631

Served in a Mason jar (also known as Cajun crystal), this fruity rum punch gives you a real taste of New Orleans. The rum-based specialty cocktail features coconut and clear rums, blended with pineapple and orange juice. It is shaken and served over ice with cherries for garnish. The look and feel of the swamp comes from green melon liquor.

Blue Sushi and Sake Grill –Sapporo Sake Bombs $4 bluesushisakegrill.com

3131 W. 7th St.

817.332.2583

Inside the lovely Sake Bombers Lounge, everything takes on a bluish tinge – the lighting makes sure of it. Beautiful aquariums filled with tropical fish add to the overall aesthetics of this happy hour hotspot. The most entertaining way to consume a sake bomb involves laying chopsticks across the top of a pint of Sapporo. Balance a shot of sake between the pair. Hit the table until the shot falls into the pint glass. Chug.

Blue Mesa Grill – Silver Sage Cocktail $10 bluemesagrill.com

1600 University Drive 817.332.6372

Two pieces of cucumber and two sage leaves are muddled in a shaker tin. Then 1 1/2 ounce. Peligroso Silver tequila and 1/2 ounce Germaine Elderflower liqueur are added along with freshly squeezed lemon juice, and agave nectar for a touch of sweetness. Ice is added and the mixture is shaken vigorously, then strained into a rocks glass. It is topped with a double splash of Sprite and garnished with a sage leaf.

Ruth’s Chris – Blackberry Sidecar $12 ruthschris.com

813 Main St. 817.348.0080

Looking more like dessert than a drink, this is one of the most popular cocktails in the sophisticated bar. Muddle three blackberries and simple syrup into a mixing glass, add ice, 1 1/4 ounce of Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, with 1 1/4 ounce of Cointreau, and 1 ounce of lemon juice, shake and strain into a sugar-rimmed rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Add two dashes of Fee Brothers plum bitters and garnish with three blackberries resting on top of the ice.

Blue Sushi and Sake Grill

Sapporo Sake Bombs

Joe T. Garcia’s – Margarita

$7.50 joets.com

2201 N. Commerce St. 817.626.4356

When you are sitting on the patio in this Northside oasis, whatever you are drinking will taste top shelf. Trick your rita out any way you like––perhaps upgrading to Cointreau. Keep in mind that the biggest seller at Joe T’s has always been the regular margarita. The simple ingredients make

it special. Fresh squeezed lime juice, gold tequila, and a good triple sec is blended to perfection.

The Gold Standard – Taxation WithoutRepresentation $6

goldstandardbar.com

2700 W. 7th St. 817.810.9999

Not for teetotalers...this tea-flavored specialty is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day. The best-seller at the Gold Standard begins with

Absolut Wild Tea Vodka, then simple syrup, and a squeeze of both lemon and lime juice. It is simply refreshing. It is served in a rocks glass with a lemon wheel on the rim.

Michael’s Ancho Chile Bar – Jalapeño Margarita

$8.75

michaelscuisine.com

3413 W. 7th St.

817.877.3413

The Ancho Chile Bar is a perfect place to lounge before savoring Chef Michael

Thomson’s “contemporary ranch cuisine.” His version of a traditional margarita has a hint of spice. Ingredients include two parts of 100 percent agave jalapeno-infused Tanteo tequila, with one part freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 part agave nectar or (simple syrup). Shake until frosty cold, strain into a salted glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

La Familia – Bourbon Margarita $7 lafamilia-fw.com

841 Foch St.

817.870.2002

Also known as the Family Slush, it is served in a frosty beer mug with a garnish of lime and a flaming sugar cube on top. Fresh orange juice, scratchmade lemonade, iced tea, and Jack Daniel’s are mixed into this frozen concoction. La Familia wins major points for the stunning presentation of this frozen favorite.

Reata – Clear Fork Cherry Vodka Limeade $9.95 reata.net

310 Houston St. 817.336.1009

The most important ingredient here has to be Three Olives Cherry Vodka. Two ounces of that premium brand are shaken along with 1/4 ounce of Grenadine, adding that bright pop of color, 1/4 ounce of Rose’s Lime, 2 ounce of both sweet and sour mix and Sprite. The concoction is served in a margarita glass and garnished with a lime wedge and maraschino cherries.

Terra Mediterranean Grill – Sangria $6 terramedgrill.com 2973 Crockett St. 817.744.7485

This delightful, fruit-filled sangria is a cool way to beat the heat on a hot summer day. The alcoholic component is brandy instead of traditional wine. Fresh fruit juices finish the composition including: pineapple, orange, cranberry, freshly squeezed lime, cherry and a house-made strawberry puree. The sangria is served in a mojito glass and garnished with seasonal fruit.

Brownstone – Skinny Colada $8 brownstonefw.com

840 Currie St. 817.332.1555

While you won’t actually find the Skinny Colada on any bar menus, it is still available upon request. It is called Skinny because of the lighter

920.9616

This one is not for the faint of heart. It’s what bartender Steve Steward calls his tribute to Jeff Henneman, guitarist for heavy metal band, Slayer, who died earlier this year. With ice, shake equal parts (a little less than a 1/2 ounce each) of Jagermeister, Jack Daniels and Kahlua with a splash of Coke and strain into a shot glass. Top it with a splash of soda, and shake a few drops of spicy Sriracha sauce into it.

A nod to frozen paletas sold on almost every street corner in Mexico City, this refreshing cocktail is testament to this establishment’s mission to elevate traditional Mexican cuisine. Deliciously sweet pineapple pulp is plentiful throughout. Housemade fresh pineapple syrup––the base for any pineapple ice pop––becomes the star in this margarita. A splash of tequila, Cointreau, and freshly squeezed lime juice round out the creation.

ingredients it contains. Start with fresh pineapple juice, add pineapple and coconut vodkas and add a splash of sparkling soda water. Lighter on calories, but loaded with flavor. The Skinny Colada is served in a tall Collins glass with fresh pineapple decorating the rim.

The Capital Grille – Grapefruit Buck $10 thecapitalgrille.com

800 Main St. 817.348.9200

The perfect summertime pick-me-up. The dominant flavor of ruby red grapefruit comes from the Absolut Ruby Red Vodka and a fresh wedge of grapefruit garnishing the rim. This shaken drink is served in a highball glass along with ginger beer and has the crimson color of Campari floating on the top. The drink holds its own against the strong masculinity of rich mahogany woods, granite counters and a warm golden glow of the elegant bar area.

Piranha’s Killer Sushi –

Spicy Pear Martini $9 piranhakillersushi.com

335 W. 3rd St. 817.348.0200

A Spicy Pear Martini is an ideal complement to wild sushi and sashimi creations. Pear Vodka, Rose’s Lime, Jalapeño Simple Syrup and a fresh squeeze of lime are combined in a cocktail shaker, shaken and poured into a martini glass. A slice of fresh Jalapeño gives this drink extra bite.

Del Frisco’s – VIP $13

delfriscos.com

812 Main St. 817.877.3999

In this case, VIP stands for Vodka Infused Pineapple. Fresh Hawaiian pineapples are soaked in orange-flavored vodka for several days. The pineapple is then hand-pressed into a martini shaker to release all of the pineapple essence. It is shaken and served with ice chips and an orange twist.

Rio Mambo – Stone Dyer

$7.50

riomambo.com

6125 SW Loop 820 817.423.3124

Get adventurous with this remix of the frozen margarita. Made with raspberry liqueur and Grand Marnier, the Stone Dyer is a potent potion that will take your tastebuds on a quick getaway, even if you can't. It goes down a little too easily in the summer heat. Be careful, the drink packs a punch.

Ruth’s Chris

see description on page 43

Fireside Pies – Grapefruit

Rickey $9

firesidepies.com

2949 Crockett St. 817.769.3590

Even if you aren’t a grapefruit lover, this pretty sparkler combines sweet, red grapefruit juice with elderflower liqueur and vodka. Then it’s all topped off with effervescent club soda and a lime, which is sure to delight any patron. The Grapefruit Rickey pairs well with any of the restaurant’s 13 pies.

Blackberry Sidecar

Meet Your Match

De-stress the dating game — and land love in the process — with Great Expectations at your side.

What with our hurried schedules and hectic lives, it’s hard enough just finding a spare minute to squeeze in a good book or eat a decent meal — let alone finding the love of our life. But instead of leaving it up to chance (or simply ditching all hope of meeting “the one”), you really can find Mr. or Ms. Right even despite your dearth of time. All it takes is a simple call to a long-time matchmaking service, which pretty much does every ounce of the work for you. Your role? Simply continue on with your regular (read: busy!) life while these professional cupids do their thing!

Welcome to Great Expectations, a personal matchmaking program that’s been in business nationwide for the past 35 years. Here locally, the Fort Worth office is a hive of activity, with many local professionals showing up on any given day to enlist the services of center director

Taylor Shelton and her dedicated team of dating coaches.

“While you are doing your everyday activities, we are here consistently bringing in fresh new faces and working for you,” says Shelton, who — like the rest of her team — has been with the company for nearly 10 years. That combination of stability and longevity has resulted in a devoted team that knows a thing or two about matching possible long-term dating partners (even potential mates!) and has fine-tuned their ability to modify the search and find the right fit.

“My job is to do the work for you so you can continue on with your life,” she says. “We do the hard, time-consuming part, you get to do the fun part by going out on dates and attending some of our popular outings like wine tastings/happy hours, speed dating, limo scavenger hunts

and sporting events, for example. Then the rest just falls into place. It really is that easy.”

So just how easy is it? As soon as a prospective client calls or visits the Web site (greatexpectationsfortworth.com; 817.231.0733), Shelton and her team immediately get the process rolling.

“First, we prequalify them over the phone to come in to our Fort Worth office for an interview,” she explains. “When they come in, we do a background check and a complete personality assessment, then meet with them to make sure they’re there for the right reasons. If we feel like we’re a good fit for them, and they’re a good fit for us, we have them come back in for a photo shoot.”

So that clients can get an honest feel for a potential date’s persona, how they carry themselves and so on, Shelton conducts an in-depth interview, which is videotaped and then posted online via a password-protected site for viewing only by other Great Expectations clients.

It’s this highly personalized matchmaking method — where everyone in the office knows all the clients by name and where clients reap the benefit of one-on-one interaction — that sets Great Expectations apart from the dating service pack.

“We really do get involved in their lives,” Shelton says. “We do searches for them. We walk them through the steps. We have events where they can get out and socialize. They can do searches. We play it by ear and tailor-make it to what you’re looking for. It’s very flexible and one-on-one.”

When cupid strikes, it’s always cause for celebration. “Every time we have a success story, the whole office knows about it within a minute,” Shelton says.

Besides the intricately customized process, the other benefit, she says, is the lack of misrepresentation, which is a frequent criticism of online services — where the “perfect match” ends up being anything but. “When you join an online dating site, you’re dealing with a computer, so you don’t know who you’re connecting with,” Shelton says. “We have found that our members appreciate that there are no surprises on the first date.”

obviously, Shelton and her staff cannot and do not guarantee happy-ever-after results, but she genuinely believes that Great Expectations has that special someone for everyone. “If I’m doing my job correctly, it shouldn’t take more than six months to meet somebody you want to spend more time with,” she says.

That’s precisely what happened for Ryan (37) and Christina (33), who met thanks to the team’s matchmaking process. A Great Expectations member for a year, Ryan selected Christina — who had recently signed on as a client — and the couple clicked from the get-go. They were engaged June 11, 2011, and are set to join in holy matrimony on March 17.

Dyan (41) joined Great Expectations in o ctober 2010 to find a “life partner.” o ne of the matchmakers in the office suggested she go out with Mark (51), who had joined just one month prior to Dyan. The pair immediately hit it off and got engaged July 2, 2011. Wedding bells tolled just two months later, on Sept. 3.

Husband and wife Bill (59) and Debbie (56) Merritt also found happiness thanks to Great Expectations’ office wide effort. He wanted to meet a quality, professional mate. She wanted to find someone with whom to share her life. As fate would have it, Bill selected Debbie’s profile and a relationship was forged. What began as a friendship blossomed into a love match, with an ensuing engagement on March, 16, 2011. They married July 20.

While she has experienced many a success story during her nearly 10 years’ tenure, Shelton has one that’s particularly near and dear to her heart. “I signed my dad up through Great Expectations and within six months signed up the lady he is with now, four years later,” she says. “If I can do it for him, I can do it for anyone.”

Happy endings like these never fail to energize Shelton and her staff, she says.

“o ne of the most rewarding experiences from working at Great Expectations is when people come in not expecting to find anyone who will love them for just who they are, and they find it here,” she says. “We love what we do and really enjoy the personal relationships that we develop with our members and being involved in some of the most important, and exciting moments, in their lives.”

Great Expectations, Fort Worth

1300 S. University Drive, Suite 502 Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.231.0733

greatexpectationsfortworth.com

Weekday hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Weekend hours: Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Closed Sunday

Battle of the Burger

Few scenes capture the sun-drenched days of summer like burgers sizzling on the grill and gatherings with friends. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and Fort Worth, Texas magazine welcomed families to the inaugural Cowgirl Battle of the Burger on June 14, where seven local restaurants vied for bragging rights of having the best burgers in town.

by Sonya Cisneros Curry and Jennifer Casseday-Blair

Contributing reporting by Noah

Anderson, Jared Lax and Kayla Mulliniks

Photography by Jason Kindig

Chefs from Brownstone, Chop House Burgers, Jakes Uptown, Kincaid’s Hamburgers, M&O Station Grill, Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill and Tommy’s Hamburgers grilled up traditional and non-traditional burgers for a panel of judges, which were evaluated on the bun and patty individually, along with overall presentation.

Brownstone won first place in the traditional category, and Kincaid’s Hamburgers swept the non-traditional category.

Ingredients of the traditional burger were limited to a bun, ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and sauce. As for the non-traditional burger, competitors were challenged to go wide, go tall or go home. In other words, anything goes.

Burgers were judged as follows: Bunsize/ratio, texture, freshness, creativity, and originality as well as overall taste. Patty - size/ratio, juiciness, flavor, creativity, and originality as well as overall taste. In addition, they are judged on the “extras” they have chosen to add to the burger.

even the messiest of burgers.

Between bites of burger, the judges sipped Rahr Beer. As guests entered the event, they received wristbands granting them three complimentary beers generously donated by Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., whose tasty beverages have been hometown favorites since they started brewing here in 2004.

Times Ten Cellars had wine for purchase, and The Original Jolly Trolley offered sweet treats. The presenting sponsor was Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Platinum Sponsors included the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, 92.1 Hank FM and Taylor’s Rental Equipment. Other sponsors were Range Resources, Your Community News, Stockyards Championship Rodeo and Progressive Waste Solutions.

Judges included Fort Worth, Texas magazine publisher Hal Brown; chef and restaurateur Michael Thomson of Michael’s Cuisine; Fort Worth, Texas magazine food editor Judie Byrd; Justin Frazell of 95.9 The Ranch; and cowboy singer-songwriter Dan Roberts.

Tasting 14 loaded burgers was no small feat, but the judges rose to the challenge. Hal Brown played it safe by skipping breakfast and lunch. But as the evening progressed and an egg was included on one of the burgers, announcer Matt Blevins commented, “Oh look there, Hal, you finally got your breakfast.”

Judge Michael Thompson had a moment of panic as the first mountain of a burger was presented and there was no cutlery, but he prevailed. As the only female represented on the panel, Judie Byrd didn’t shy away from

And THe WinnerS Are…

Traditional Burger

First Place – Brownstone

Second Place – M&O Station Grill

Third Place – Jakes Uptown

Non-Traditional Burger

First Place – Kincaid’s Hamburgers

Second Place – Jakes Uptown

Third Place – Tommy’s Hamburgers

After the votes were tallied, the winning chefs were presented with first, second and third place trophies in each both categories. The trophies for Cowtown’s Best Burger were in the shapes of hamburgers and the winners get to display them in their restaurants for the calendar year.

Armadillo races, face painting and the museum’s soaring fountain entertained little ones while the music of Luke Wade and No Civilians floated through the Cultural District before Dan Roberts capped off an incredible evening.

This was the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s first-ever burger battle. Celebrating its 11th year in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Museum’s mission is to honor and celebrate women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West.

If for some reason you missed this year’s event, plan on attending next year. It’s the biggest burger event to ever hit Cowtown.

multiple locations kincaidshamburgers.com

Many had their bets on Kincaid’s to win in the traditional burger category, but they took first with their nontraditional burger. The Cowtown Burger had mayo, pimento cheese, grilled onions and grilled jalapeños. Kincaid’s has been making mouths water and then smile for more than 65 years. Established in 1946 by Charles Kincaid, Kincaid’s originally functioned as a local grocery and market. It was not until 1964 that meat cutter-turned-owner, O.R. Gentry, began flipping burgers. With only a single small grill; the grocery had an average daily output of approximately 40 to 50 patties. The burgers were intended as a supplement to the established grocery, however, as word of mouth spread, it became clear that Kincaid’s was headed in a new, juicier direction. Now with six locations across the Metroplex, Kincaid’s has certainly made its mark – or rather, its grease stain.

Non-Traditional Burger First Place

Brownstone

840 Currie St. Fort Worth 817.332.1555 brownstonefw.com

Asthe newest restaurant among the seven competitors, Brownstone had the winning burger in the traditional category. However, it also entered The Mac Daddy into the competition, which was comprised of house ground beef, smoked aioli, roasted jalapeños, pepperjack cheese, brown sugar candied bacon, topped with a fried egg. The restaurant features burgers and other staples of classic American cuisine. Famed restaurateur Sam Sameni teamed up with Steven Buchner, Susie Ware and manager Carlos Cueva to create this upscale eatery that radiates the high energy of vibrant West 7th. Inspired by Southern home cooking, Brownstone gives their menu a contemporary twist by incorporating locally farmed organic produce and meats whenever possible. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant features an open-air patio, dining room, private dinning room, intimate library and bar, embellished with HD TVs. Lingering over drinks and discussion is encouraged.

Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill

1050 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 817.926.2116 shawspatio.com

TheSHAWsauge Burger entered consisted of an Angus patty, topped with mozzarella cheese, spicy andouille sausage, grilled onions and sundried tomatoes. In the Near Southside, Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill opened in January 2011 through husband-and-wife team David and Ann Shaw’s joint efforts. In the beginning, the restaurant had one room and employed a BYOB concept. Last summer, the Shaw’s vision came to fruition. They implemented additional seating, a full bar, and two beautiful outdoor patios while serving lunch, dinner and brunch, in addition to delivery and catering services. David and Ann’s mission has always been to make their customers feel comfortable and to present the restaurant as the Shaw’s home itself. The food on its own would be delicious, but when combined with the atmosphere, tremendous service and the general feeling of family, Shaw’s has grown into a can’t miss experience of Fort Worth dining.

Traditional Burger First Place

Chop

Chop House Burgers

1700 W. Park Row Drive, #116 Arlington 817.459.3700 chophouseburgers.com

House Burgers entered a burger that was mesquite-grilled, and the patty was cooked brisket mixed with ground chuck. The extra touches added included: black summer truffle sauce, applewood bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, shaved red onion, vine ripened tomato and green leaf lettuce. In Arlington, Chop House Burgers is getting back to burger basics. Unlike the modern vibe of Brownstone, Chop House Burgers is casual in all respects except for the kitchen where 4-satr chef Kenny Mills is upping the burger ante. Armed with diverse experience, Mills’ culinary track record is impressive. He is the man behind the On the Border concept. He opened Thai Pacific Rim, the first 4-star pan Asian restaurant in North Dallas, and heading up various steakhouses including The Capital Grille and Dallas Chop House, all of which landed him spots on the 2004 Who’s Who of International Chefs. You’ll need more than a few napkins to make it through the hand formed, juicy burgers created by a steakhouse king.

M&O Station Grill

200 Carroll St. Fort Worth 817.882.8020 fwscreen.com

Whilethe name may have changed, the quality has not - M&O Station Grill, formerly 7th Street Grill Station, continues to serve outstanding burgers and more. They entered the Toluca Burger in the extreme category, and it was a hit with its homemade chorizo, fried egg, Monterey jack cheese, grilled jalapeños, grilled onions and avocado. Established only a few years ago, M&O Station Grill is located next to the Leonard Department Store Museum. The new name is a kind homage to the Leonard brothers, Marvin and Obie, as well as current owner Marty Leonard, without whom the change would not have been possible. Owned and operated by Chef Danny Bardillo and his wife Rose, M&O Grill Station benefits from their proactive management and extensive restaurant experience.

Traditional Burger Third Place

Non-Traditional Burger Second Place

TheTommy’s Hamburgers

5228 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 817.569.1111 tommyshamburgergrill.com

Smith family, the folks behind Tommy’s Hamburgers, have been in the business of providing hand made, good ole’ home cooking since 1983. The Green Chile Cheeseburger wowed judges with its green chilies, goat cheese, whole-wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. The recipes for the establishment’s food have been handed down from one generation to the next and kept within the family, preserving Tommy’s as both a tradition and a hodgepodge of family secrets. People have been flocking to Tommy’s to eat and commune with friends for countless years. Some cite the food, some say they enjoy the laidback atmosphere, and still others praise the friendly staff. Whatever the reason that customers continue choosing Tommy’s, the restaurant’s staff is simply thrilled and takes pride in giving back to the community.

Jakes Uptown

6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.737.5253

515 Main St. 817.332.5253 Fort Worth jakesuptown.com

Jakes

Uptown was established in 1985, but it didn’t take its current form until brothers Greg and Marty Garvey bought the establishment in 2003. In one of the categories, Jakes entered The Hot Cowboy—renamed The Hot Cowgirl for the contest. It was a beast with double meat, chipotle cheddar cheese, jalapeño bacon, Jake’s Hickory Sauce, served on a poppy seed bun. There are eight locations in North Texas from Addison to Fort Worth. Since the Garvey brothers took ownership of Jakes, there have been some changes. The restaurant uses beef ground fresh daily in the Fort Worth Stockyards and a private bakery that delivers poppy seed buns daily. Jakes graduated from a drive-through counter service to a full-service, full-bar concept. The Garveys strive to create an inviting environment with large patio areas with misting machines and flat-screen TVs reserved for HD sporting events.

Non-Traditional Burger Third Place

ALL-STAR LINEUP

Janice and Bob Simpson, Honorary Chairmen

Amie and David Simpson, Dinner Chairmen

2013 MISSIoN FAMILy

Eric, Jennifer, Chloe, Emory and Brinley Rodriguez

DIAMoND

Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth – Valet Sponsor

RUBy

Cook Children’s Medical Center

Paul Dorman/Healthpoint Biotherapeutics

First American Payment Systems

Janice and Bob Simpson

Amie and David Simpson

Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation

SAPPHIRE

Amon G. Carter Foundation

Melinda and Jerry Johnston

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Pier 1 Imports

The Mary Potishman Lard Trust

Rosalyn G. Rosenthal

Texas Health Resources

Waco Bend Ranch

WB and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust

XTO Energy

EMERALD

Bates Container

Chase

Community Trust Bank

Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth

Extraordinary Events & Design

Frost

Tammy and Ty McKinney

Range Resources Corp

Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth

Herbert D. Simons

St. Jude Medical

Angela and Mark Stevens

Texas Appliance and Builders’ Supply

UNT Health Science Center

Village Homes

ToPAZ

Bank of Texas

Sarah and Gus Bates

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Kaye and Lane Collins

Greg Phillips, MD/Phillips Total Health

Nolan Ryan

Patricia and Win Ryan

Southwest Bank

GEMS

Coeliss and Louis Baldwin

Wendy and Alan Barron

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Companies involved with the 2013 Dream Home bring experience and history to the project.

by Paul K. harral

Not surprisingly, a specific room in the 2013 Fort Worth, texas Dream home was the object of intense focus for partner the Kitchen source.

“the kitchen is narrow and long with little space for wall cabinets. the challenge is to create enough storage along the wall and under the island,” says amber paulk. “We worked hard at making the kitchen an inviting space with ample storage and work space. it was very important to us to keep it timeless and classic with an added sparkle.”

a timeless style is an important element in Dream homes. most projects for those companies involved are for a specific and known homeowner. But Dream homes are built on speculation, with an unknown buyer in mind, likely one of the people who tour the home in support of the project’s charity.

that makes this job different, paulk says.

“a lthough there are several stakeholders to answer to, the final client — the one who purchases the home — is unknown,” she said. “We

consider the potential homeowner’s desires, too.” the Kitchen source has been a consistent partner in Dream homes for more than 10 years. the 2013 version is at 4010 W. 4th st. in the monticello addition. the 5,600-square-foot french eclectic style home was designed by scott Watson and lyn flynn of flynn+Watson architects to blend seamlessly into the neighborhood. gary nussbaum of ag Builders is the builder. interior design is by that’s haute. proceeds from the home tour tickets benefit a Wish with Wings, a non-profit that grants special wishes to children dealing with life-threatening conditions.

partners commit to Dream home projects for many reasons and

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4010 W. 4th st., Fort Worth

Benefiting a Wish with Wings tour Dates: sept. 25 - oct. 27

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exposure to architects, builders and the general public are among them. But they often also cite the experience of working closely with the other suppliers.

“It is rewarding to collaborate on a Dream Home knowing that we are contributing to the Fort Worth community,” Paulk said. “We love developing the relationship with the builder, architect, magazine and, especially, the charity. We love giving back to the community by helping put together a beautiful home, a great house and giving back to a Wish with Wings.”

Troy Schafer of Advanced Cast Stone echoes that.

“We like the involvement with a larger group of construction professionals,” says Schafer. Advanced Cast Stone designs and supplies cast stone in elaborate shapes and profiles. The company was also involved in last year’s Dream Home project.

“On most projects, we don’t participate as a significant part of a team,” Schafer said. “In this situation, it is just the opposite. The team makes the project possible.”

The charitable aspect is also appealing to his company. “We are a part of the community,” he says simply.

R.J. Teague started Teague Lumber Co. in 1944 when he began salvaging old buildings and houses and selling the lumber to builders and homeowners. New lumber was rationed during World War II, and shortages continued for several years after the war.

Randy Stogsdill, the nephew of R.J. Teague’s son Jim, is part of the third generation now involved in the company. The lumberyard has been successful, he says, because of attention to detail, quality material and exceptional service.

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The company is accustomed to projects of this size, he said, but “we are always grateful to work with quality builders and architects.” And, he said, “There is a sense of pride when a home is being featured.”

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Rich in history and tradition, Fort Worth’s Camp Carter celebrates 65 years of making camp magical for area children.

by Jennifer Casseday-Blair

The name Amon Carter is synonymous with Fort Worth. For 50 years, he worked tirelessly to promote the city’s interests and is credited more than any other person to have shaped modern Fort Worth.

He was responsible for bringing many major businesses to the city such as Southern Air Transport (now American Airlines), Bell Helicopter and General Dynamics. His legacy lives on today through the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Will Rogers Coliseum, Dallas Love Field, Meacham Airport, WBAP radio, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Casa Mañana Theatre and a cherished camp in west Fort Worth that serves as a special destination for area kids.

When Carter’s son, Amon G. Carter Jr., was 10 years old he went to YMCA Camp Holland, located near Weatherford. After his son had the time of his life and returned home, Amon Carter Sr. began thinking that the Fort Worth YMCA needed to open a camp of its own.

Amon G. Carter Jr.,

Amon G. Carter

Several years later, Carter Jr. enlisted in the Army and was sent to World War II. While his son was away, Carter Sr. began acquiring land with the intent to create an ideal camp site in Fort Worth. Portions of the previous Carswell airbase were purchased from the US Air Force, and the land to the north, which is now a nature sanctuary, was donated.

During the war, Carter Jr. wrote his father regularly. When the letters all of a sudden stopped, Carter Sr. was consumed with concern. He mentioned his worries to a friend at the Fort Worth YMCA, and using its global connections, the YMCA of Poland located Carter Jr. in a POW camp near Szubin, Poland. The father-son connection was reestablished by smuggling letters and packages into the POW camp.

After the discharge of his son, the two moved forward with a plan that had been years in the making. Camp Carter opened its gates in 1948 and has been changing the lives of all who have visited for more than six decades.

Child’s Play

Camp Carter is owned and operated by the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth. First a summer camp just for boys, Camp Carter became co-ed in the ‘70s. The camp features 350 acres, including Lake Cottonwood, with a swimming pool, ropes course, basketball and volleyball courts, equestrian center, two archery ranges, a riflery range and athletic fields.

The mission of the camp is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They do this by providing activities at camp that teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Overnight camp is available for kids ages 7 – 16, which runs from early June through the beginning of August. Campers share living quarters with children within their age group. Day Camp is offered to boys and girls ages 6 – 12 and includes a cooked lunch and an afternoon snack.

Throughout the year during Camp Carter’s off-season, outdoor education classes are taught. This educational program was designed to bring the classroom to life by teaching children about the environment, plants and animals. Outdoor education classes are provided to all Fort Worth ISD 5th graders as well as other local schools.

For more than 12 years, Camp Can-Do has been held for one week each summer and is designed for blind and visually impaired children ages 6 – 12. Typically, 20 – 30 children attend the camp each year for this program.

David Hagel, camp program director and

self-acclaimed YMCA camp lifer, says that one of the main purposes of Camp Can-Do is to promote independence. “These kids can do anything that anyone else can. They participate in canoeing, archery, swimming, horseback riding, high-challenge course stuff, shooting skeet and riflery. At Camp Can-Do, they learn camp values and know that they are in a loving community and that we are there for them,” Hagel says.

In addition to promoting independence, the camp is about encouraging self-esteem, promoting lifelong skills in recreation and leisure, and promoting lasting relationships. Hagel says, “Kids at camp can open up

and hang out with other kids that are going through similar things.”

Hagel is responsible for coordinating retreats as well. “We bring in many community organizations throughout the year like Cook Children’s, the American Diabetes Association and Cancer Care Services.”

It’s the YMCA’s feeling of social responsibility to its community that recently led them to set a goal of sending 40 kids from West and Granbury, affected by the devastating explosion and tornado, to Camp Carter for a week of overnight camp. Transportation to and from camp was provided, and toiletries and other needs were met as well.

Planting the Seed

There are two leadership programs at Camp Carter. Counselors in Training (CIT’s) is an overnight program for kids aged 15 – 16. For children aged 13 and up, a day camp program is available called Leaders in Training (LIT’s). The purpose of the programs is to encourage teens to become leaders rather than followers and have confidence in themselves and what they can achieve.

While Camp Carter Unit Director John Coleman did not attend the leadership program, he has been working summers overseeing camp activities since 2007. As a Fort Worth native, Coleman says it means a lot to him to be able to give back to the community by making sure everyone who visits camp will “let loose and escape, no matter what may be happening in their lives.” Of all the campers from different backgrounds that visit, Coleman says there are some he remembers more than others. “I never forget those kids who come here and are homesick at first, and by the end of the week, you can’t get them to leave.”

Local dog trainer, Bunny Snyder, said she was never one to feel homesick. Snyder’s summer childhood memories include visits to camp with her brother from around 4th grade through her freshman year of high school. Her mother sat on the board of directors for YMCA Fort Worth years before her children started attending camp. “We practically stayed all summer. I think we went to every session they had. My brother and I lived at the horse stables, and we would compete in rodeos against other camps,” Snyder says. Camp Carter Alumni Jamie Cashion spent his first summer at camp in 1974 at the age of 7. Today Cashion is a successful entrepreneur who has fronted a spectrum of local ventures, but he is best known for his volunteerism in the community and for being a fundraising phenom. For the last 25 years, Cashion has given his time to teach karate to underprivileged kids, and he is currently involved with SPARK Worldwide, which serves, protects and raises kids locally and worldwide.

It’s due to his fervor to help children that Cashion strongly endorses Camp Carter’s mission and is thankful for the values instilled during those early years he spent at summer camp. His fondest memories are of the excursions Camp Carter used to offer. “I took trips with a group to Red River, Big Bend National Park and to a horse camp at Possum Kingdom. The horse trip when I was in the sixth grade was super special because I met a fantastic girl and fell in love. I must say that of all of my camp memories, this trip is one of my fondest,” Cashion says.

And just like the campers who can’t wait for their next visit, the return rate among camp counselors is incredibly high. “Here at camp, the same counselors come back year after year. You make great friends with everyone you work with, and those bonds and that unity will last forever,” Coleman says.

Maybe that’s the magic that Carter Sr. and his son had in mind when the gates were opened 65 years ago.

Remembering JFK's Assassination

Stories from those connected to the 48 hours surrounding that moment in history

CASA MAÑANA IS PRESENTING OSWALD: THE ACTUAL INTERROGATION FROM NOV. 9 – NOV. 17. This compelling performance examines the history and events surrounding the 48 hours that Lee Harvey Oswald was in the custody of the Dallas Police Department after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the momentous event.

Over the next few months leading up to the performance, we will be spotlighting individuals with a tie to those 48 hours in history.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

Oswald: The Actual Interrogation

This compelling new play delves into the history and controversy surrounding the 48 hours Lee Harvey Oswald was in the custody of the Dallas Police Department after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Casa Mañana Nov. 9 - 17 casamanana.org

Accounts from those tied to that moment in history 50 years ago

High school classmates of retired homicide detective Jim Levealle, 92, could have never predicted how their friend would fulfill a youthful prophecy. “Of all things,” said Leavelle. “They had written that I would be a detective in a big city police department.”

Leavelle was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when Jack Ruby’s .38 bullet fatally struck the accused assassin. The sharply dressed man in the cowboy hat became one of the most recognizable police officers in history.

He was the first detective to question Oswald regarding the fatal shooting of Officer J. D. Tippit in Oak Cliff. “I didn’t shoot anybody,” said Oswald, who was cool, calm and collected. “I don’t know how he could be that calm after shooting two people,” said Leavelle. “He was pleasant.”

Just prior to Oswald’s transfer from the basement of the Dallas Police Department, Leavelle said in jest, “Lee, if anybody shoots at you, I hope they’re as good a shot as you are.” Oswald laughed and said, “Nobody’s going to shoot at me.”

It happened in the flash of an eye. Leavelle saw Ruby –– a man he knew well from years patrolling a district replete with dance halls and bars –– holding a gun tightly against his leg. “You don’t have time to think,” said Leavelle. “I tried to turn Oswald’s body behind me.” It was too late.

The bullet tore through Oswald’s body, shattering his left rib. “That rib saved my life,” said Leavelle, who habitually squeaked out of dire situations unharmed.

In an ambulance barreling toward Parkland Hospital, the detective held his prisoner’s wrist trying to find a pulse. Lee Harvey Oswald was pronounced dead at 1:07 p.m. CST.

“I would have wanted him to get the death penalty. I would have preferred him to go to trial,” said Leavelle.

The next day, the detective escorted a handcuffed Ruby. In Leavelle’s mind, Ruby and Oswald possessed a lot of the same qualities. “I knew him well enough to know what he was like and what he would do.”

Ruby wanted to be a hero. It was a sentiment the nightclub owner uttered to Leavelle 13 years earlier. “That’s exactly what he thought he would be.”

James Robert Leavelle was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when Jack Ruby shot the accused assassin.

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Photo by Bob Jackson, Dallas Times-Herald © Associated Press

Save the Date 2013

Honoring

Betty Rutherford

Betty

Rutherford

Betty Rutherford

Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.

Honorary Chair - Mayor Betsy Price

Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.

City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom

Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m. City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom

Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.

City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom

Honorary Chair - Mayor Betsy Price

Co-Chairs: Carole and Scott Murray

Please join us in honoring Betty Rutherford, and together we can demonstrate that all children are of immesurable value and incalculable worth.

Please join us in honoring Betty Rutherford, and together we can demonstrate that all children are of immesurable

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Proceeds from the event benefit the student programs of the Fort Worth Can Academies.

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Empowering Families

The Parenting Center focuses on creating and fostering healthy home environments so that families can succeed.

by Paul K. Harral

ALONE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY AND AN UNFAMILIAR LANGUAGE IS STRESSFUL FOR ANYONE, even if she is focused on establishing residency so her husband can join her. Add in a pregnancy, and it is enough to test any marriage. That was the situation for Nada Abbas when she arrived in the United States from Abu Dhabi in the spring of 2012. She is originally from Sudan. Her husband, who remained behind, was a truck driver and driving instructor credentialed in his home country.

“When I came here, I didn’t know anybody in America,” she said recently. “I needed someone to help me. I needed to speak English very well.”

She began attending The Parenting Center’s eight-hour marriage class. That led to English classes twice a week for her and her older children. And when her husband arrived three months later, she brought him into the program as well. There are three children in the fam-

FYI

ily — two boys aged 9 and 5 and an 8-monthold girl.

The Parenting Center opened in 1975, the result of a task force of the Junior League of Fort Worth to study child abuse and neglect. Every year, the agency serves between 14,000 and 18,000 individuals across Tarrant County and the surrounding area.

“I know what I want,” Abbas said. “I want to care for my family.”

The Parenting Center offers a wide variety of classes and programs including dealing with co-parenting; individual, family and couples’ counseling; a free, confidential Parenting Advice Line telephone line for concerned parents or caregivers with questions about raising children; and an in-school program to help teens develop the tools to make responsible choices and prepare for the future.

“We have always been about preventing child abuse and providing intervention when it has already occurred, but we have widened our net over the years in terms of how we go about it,” said Barbara Lamsens, the executive director. “We realized that it is usually a family issue and not just a parent’s problem or a child’s problem. Therefore, we provide services for multiple family issues. For example, we know that when the parents’ relationship is healthy and strong, the children are more likely to be free from abuse.”

One of the programs is the Empowering Families Project, designed to increase family self-sufficiency, marital and relationship stability and satisfaction, and earning power and employment as part of an overall strategy to promote healthy marriage.

As a result of the family’s participation in that program and with assistance from staff members, Gusai Abbas was able to receive commercial driver's license training and find work after he entered the United States.

The Parenting Center

The mission is to provide family members and professionals with the tools, resources and services to build successful families. 2928 W. 5th St. Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.332.6348 theparentingcenter.org

“They taught how to take a bus because I didn’t have a car,” Nada Abbas said. “They taught me how to talk with people, how to talk to my husband and with my kids.”

She has since brought two friends into the program. And the family has recently been able to buy a car.

The Parenting Center provides classes and programs to improve communication and satisfaction within families.

Photo courtesy The Parenting Center

Empowering Families

The Parenting Center focuses on creating and fostering healthy home environments so that families can succeed.

by Paul K. Harral

Alone with two young children in a foreign country and an unfamiliar language is stressful for anyone, even if she is focused on establishing residency so her husband can join her. a dd in a pregnancy, and it is enough to test any marriage. t hat was the situation for nada abbas when she arrived in the united states from abu dhabi in the spring of 2012. she is originally from sudan. her husband, who remained behind, was a truck driver and driving instructor credentialed in his home country.

“w hen i came here, i didn’t know anybody in a merica,” she said recently. “i needed someone to help me. i needed to speak english very well.”

she began attending t he Parenting center’s eight-hour marriage class. t hat led to english classes twice a week for her and her older children. a nd when her husband arrived three months later, she brought him into the program as well. there are three children in the fam-

ily — two boys aged 9 and 5 and an 8-monthold girl.

the Parenting center opened in 1975, the result of a task force of the Junior league of fort worth to study child abuse and neglect. every year, the agency serves between 14,000 and 18,000 individuals across tarrant county and the surrounding area.

“i know what i want,” abbas said. “i want to care for my family.”

t he Parenting center offers a wide variety of classes and programs including dealing with co-parenting; individual, family and couples’ counseling; a free, confidential Parenting advice line telephone line for concerned parents or caregivers with questions about raising children; and an in-school program to help teens develop the tools to make responsible choices and prepare for the future.

“we have always been about preventing child abuse and providing intervention when it has already occurred, but we have widened our net over the years in terms of how we go about it,” said Barbara l amsens, the executive director. “we realized that it is usually a family issue and not just a parent’s problem or a child’s problem. therefore, we provide services for multiple family issues. for example, we know that when the parents’ relationship is healthy and strong, the children are more likely to be free from abuse.”

one of the programs is the empowering families Project, designed to increase family self-sufficiency, marital and relationship stability and satisfaction, and earning power and employment as part of an overall strategy to promote healthy marriage.

as a result of the family’s participation in that program and with assistance from staff members, gusai abbas was able to receive commercial driver's license training and find work after he entered the united states.

FYI

The Parenting Center

The mission is to provide family members and professionals with the tools, resources and services to build successful families.

“t hey taught how to take a bus because i didn’t have a car,” nada abbas said. “they taught me how to talk with people, how to talk to my husband and with my kids.”

2928 W. 5th St. Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.332.6348 theparentingcenter.org

she has since brought two friends into the program. a nd the family has recently been able to buy a car.

The Parenting Center provides classes and programs to improve communication and satisfaction within families.

Photo courtesy The Parenting Center

An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood

Dumb and Dumber

The

incredible shrinking human brain

AS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD A FEW MONTHS AGO, THE STATE SENATE PASSED A BILL THAT WOULD RENAME THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION. This, of course, is the agency that regulates the oil and gas industry. And although it's been around for more than 120 years, it finally dawned on somebody in Austin that it has nothing to do with railroads. Now that got me to thinking. Why bother? The CIA has nothing to do with being smart, and nobody is talking about renaming it. I pretty much brushed it off as normal human foibles and forgot about it, until I came across an interesting article a few weeks later.

Now get this. According to a provocative new study by a professor of psychology at the University of Amsterdam, humans are getting dumber. In fact, we've lost an average of 14 I.Q. points since the Victorian Era. The good professor cites a number of reasons, including the fact that highly intelligent women tend to have fewer children than other women. Sure, there are probably other studies that rebut these findings, but I think they're credible. And the misnomers cited above may be no accident.

Consider this. A "general" is someone who has obtained the highest rank. And one of the definitions of "master" is an expert in his field. Those two words conjure up an image of a competent authority figure. Right? Then why in the world would we refer to the chief executive of a company that loses $25 million a day as Postmaster General?

Unfortunately, the ramifications of our gradually shrinking brains are becoming more evident. The one I have is not a particularly tight fit. I've noticed a rattle for years. And alcohol certainly doesn't improve its function. I often come up with some ridiculous ideas after a few rounds, which I'm always happy to reveal to anyone sitting nearby. They usually laugh nervously, quickly finish their

drinks and leave. But I do recall one particular epiphany that really garnered some odd looks. The next morning I wondered what I could have possibly been thinking. Little did I know that someone else shared the same vision and then managed to convince our city fathers to actually erect giant shrimp nets along the new 7th Street bridge.

Our diminishing intellect has also been reflected in the arts over the past few decades. Most of the great authors lived a long time ago. Check out some of the more memorable lines from A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, who died in 1870.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

Or this one.

“It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.” They are clear, concise and beautifully written.

Now compare that to a lyric written a century later by his countryman, Elton John.

"If I was a sculptor, but then again, no."

I've been trying to figure out what that means for more than 40 years. But it's Shakespeare compared to most of the lyrics being written today.

Our ancestors were far more industrious than we are today. When they came up with an idea for an invention, they built it themselves. I was looking around my bedroom the other day, and I realized there was not one object in there that, if left to my own devices, I could construct myself. If I lived in a tree for a thousand years, I would have never come up with the idea for paper.

Now even though we all may be getting dumber, we still can take advantage of the situation. How? By identifying groups of people that are getting dumber faster than us. Like the IRS. Because they decided to unfairly scrutinize conservative groups over their tax exempt status, it's a surefire bet that similar sounding groups won't be audited for at least the next 10 years. That's why I've decided to change my name to Rush Cheney. I've also changed my job description to "Guntoting, frack-loving, tea-sipping manufacturer of patriotic waterboards."

Pretty clever, eh? Now I think I'll run downtown to see if they've caught any shrimp yet.

illustration by Charles Marsh

forwhatit’sworth

Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright

Q:

job. Many of the meetings could be handled easily by just an email message. Oftentimes, these needless gatherings are stretched out further by a few co-workersing is being dismissed.

How can I get back to work without

A: Excessive meetings can be a real time suck, but in most offices there is no escaping them. It makes it worse when office morons get their turn to waste everyone’s time by making unnecessary comments on every subject.

My suggestions for cutting the meeting time and dealing with excessive talkers:

versations stay on course.

ning and ending time.

tops.

with bad chairs. Even better: Take away the will keep the meeting shorter.

to share documents on your computer desktops without meeting in person in the first place.

bees into the company conference room before the meeting. (This one may be a little extreme.)

Employers should approach to meet-

tor, wrote in his book Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success

smart people and keeping them small. The idea behind that is that every time the body count goes higher, you are simply inviting complexity to take a seat at the table.

the meeting if he felt they had nothing to add.

mood, so they chatted it up for a few minutes, and

eyes surveying the room. “First off, let’s talk about iMac…" He stopped cold. His eyes locked on to the one thing in the room that didn’t look right.

that, but she calmly explained that she’d been asked to attend because she was involved with some of the marketing projects they would be

Then, as if that diversion had never occurred—

belongings, rise from her chair, and take the long walk across the room toward the door. Her crime:

Everyone in the room should be there for a reason. There’s no such thing as a “mercy invitation.” Either you’re critical to the meeting or you’re not. It’s nothing personal, just business.

Your boss should remember this story the next time “too-much-coffee-and-not-enough-sense

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Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright

Q:

job. Many of the meetings could be handled easily by just an email message. Oftentimes, these needless gatherings are stretched out further by a few co-workersing is being dismissed.

How can I get back to work without

My suggestions for cutting the meeting time and dealing with excessive talkers:

versations stay on course.

ning and ending time.

tops.

with bad chairs. Even better: Take away the will keep the meeting shorter.

to share documents on your computer desktops without meeting in person in the first place.

bees into the company conference room before the meeting. (This one may be a little extreme.)

Employers should approach to meet-

tor, wrote in his book Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success

smart people and keeping them small. The idea behind that is that every time the body count goes higher, you are simply inviting complexity to take a seat at the table.

the meeting if he felt they had nothing to add.

mood, so they chatted it up for a few minutes, and

eyes surveying the room. “First off, let’s talk about iMac…" He stopped cold. His eyes locked on to the one thing in the room that didn’t look right.

that, but she calmly explained that she’d been asked to attend because she was involved with some of the marketing projects they would be

Then, as if that diversion had never occurred—

belongings, rise from her chair, and take the long walk across the room toward the door. Her crime:

Your boss should remember this story the next time “too-much-coffee-and-not-enough-sense

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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth

Jay Johnson

by Sarah Bahari

Born and raised in Fort Worth’s historic stop six neighborhood, Jay Johnson uncovered a passion for government and community service as a teenager. now, just weeks after graduating from texas Wesleyan University, the 21-year-old is already working to bring more affordable housing to the city he calls home, while trying to clean up his old neighborhood park, build strong, vibrant communities and maybe even inspire his fellow Millennials.

When did you fall in love with government and politics? growing up, my sister played sports while i wanted to watch “Meet the press” every sunday morning. so you could say that was a bit of foreshadowing early on.

How did you get personally involved? one day in 2008, i walked into Wendy davis’ campaign headquarters and asked if i could volunteer. at the time, i needed to fulfill a community service requirement at cassata high school, where i was a senior. during davis’ first legislative season, i worked as an intern, conducting policy research, handling constituent case work and community relations. one time, a woman called us. she was about to run out of assistance to buy food and had no idea what to do. i made a few calls, and she was able to eat that night. it felt good.

Where are you working these days? i work in government and community relations for nrp group, a san a ntonio-based firm committed to developing affordable housing. t his is about building strong communities, and it’s something i care about deeply.

How did growing up in Stop Six shape you? i felt safer in that community than i have felt anywhere since. My grandmother lived across the street from us. My uncle lived next door. My aunt lived catty-corner from us. i was literally surrounded by family. When i walked out the door, my aunt would be looking out the window, and my grandmother might be sitting on her front porch. We all looked out for each other.

Who are your role models? My mother, gloria Johnson, who raised us as a single mother, is the single most important influence in my life. earning a business degree in her 40s, she taught us the importance of education and hard work. a nd president barack obama, whose election sent a message to young a frican-a mericans that it’s oK to be smart. it’s oK to be good at school.

What is your history with Eugene McCray City Park? a s a boy scout, i remember heading to eugene Mccray park to earn our fishing badges. t he park, which is in far east Fort Worth, was overrun with gang activity, drugs and prostitution. We could feel we were in someone’s territory. We got run off within an hour. We could not even finish our badges. t hat always stuck with me. When i got older, i started driving to r ichard simpson park in a rlington. t hat made me mad. Why did i have to drive all the way to a rlington? i should be able to go to my neighborhood park.

So what did you do? t he park flooded in 2010. a 6-foot pavilion was almost completely underwater. trash was everywhere. so i adopted the park through Fort Worth’s adopt-a-park program and became the first individual in the city ever to adopt a park. We organized a clean-up that fall. i made calls and walked door to door down every street, recruiting volunteers. We had a great turnout, and i realized that many people felt the same way as i did about the park. t his fall, we will host our 4th annual clean-up.

What is the biggest challenge facing your generation? We are a generation of instant gratification, and we grew up with social media. Liking something on Facebook is not enough. posting a photo of an event is not enough. We need to get involved. i want us to be a generation of volunteerism and service.

What do you love about Fort Worth? i love the sense of family and community here. t his is home. Fort Worth is a big small town. i can’t run an errand without seeing a familiar face.

What’s next? i want to continue working in government and community relations in some capacity. i don’t think people realize how important local government is to our lives. it’s our water. our streets. our garbage. our transportation. t hese are issues that matter.

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Real Girls Real Women

The Girl Scouts 3rd Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon was held May 2 at Ridglea Country Club. The Women of Distinction Luncheon brings together and recognizes a group of purpose driven leaders who, like the girls, are dedicated to service and leadership.

(1) Allison Sheeder, Kathleen Copeland, Cynthia

Ann McFadyen, Kirk Millican at the Amon Carter Museum. To see more turn to page 87.

Smith, Katrina Lake (2) Lora Duncan, Wanda Frankli, Sue Walker, Sarah Lindley, Jennifer Henderson, Dianna Self, Dottie Simmons, Megan Howard (3) Megan Ibarra, Jane Moore, Darlene McMurtry (4) Katie Cardarelli, Roy C. Brooks (5) Tonya Veasey, Becky Burton

Pink Tie Party

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Greater Fort Worth Affiliate hosted the inaugural Pink Tie Birthday Party on Thursday March 28 to honor its 21st anniversary. Attendees at the event were treated to tapas, birthday cake and cocktails.

Cook Children’s Golf

Thirty teams made this event at Colonial Country Club a great success, along with the careful planning of Tournament Chair Joe Monteleone; Dinner Chair Priscilla Turbeville; and the generosity of Colonial Country Club. After the tournament, a bagpiper led the players into clubhouse to enjoy the “Diamond in the Rough” dinner and celebration. Photos by Sharon

(1) Jennifer Wersal, Jim Lane, Barbara Landers (2) Marty Leonard, Howard Katz, Louise Lamersdorf, Steve Ginsberg (3) Matt & Sara Robison, Melissa Moreno

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Susie & Lee Finley, Leslie Johnson, Joe Monteleone (3) Rick Merrill, Nancy & John Cychol

Food Truck Day

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame held their first Food Truck Day of the year on April 16, 2013. Some of Fort Worth's finest food trucks catered to visitors.

Ruth’s Chris

Ruth’s Chris Steak House celebrated its fifth anniversary in Fort Worth with a cocktail party on Tuesday, April 30. Guests enjoyed the best of Ruth’s Chris food and cocktails while the raffle ticket sales benefited the Lena Pope Home.

Photos by Mallory Ethridge

(1) Lindley Williams, Grace Beck, Ella Bolger (2) Tyler Cochran, Philip Gonzalez, Justin Rhoads, Erica Weaver (3) Rhonda Felton, Sharon Crockett (4) Nancy Ekholm, Sarah Garrett

Photos by Jennifer Stroud Photography

(1) Tommy & Lisa McCaden, Trish & Gary Perdue (2) Deborah Ferguson, Yolanda Cuevas, Betsy Romero, Kirston Stafford (3) Stephanie & Marcus Reed

Big Pictures

Members of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art gathered for the opening reception of Big Pictures, curated by Katherine Siegwarth. The 40 works in this exhibition date from 1867 to photographs made in recent years by artists such as Richard Misrach and Abelardo Morell.

(1) Pat Chism, Luther Smith, Pamela Graham (2) Mark, Katherine and Jane Siegwarth

Dinner on Stage

Dinner on Stage is a benefit for Casa Mañana donors of a certain level. The unique evening on stage includes dinner with some of the best of Broadway and local talent in an intimate concert setting. Photos by Samuel Rushen

(1) Rob & Jeanne

Taylor

Levi’s and Lace

Mansfield Women’s Club presented their annual Yellow Rose Charity Fest, Levi’s and Lace, April 26 at Classic Oaks Ranch. Entertainment was provided by Michael Hix. The event benefited Harvesting International Food Bank and other local charities.

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Law Office of Gary L. Nickelson

Gary L. Nickelson

Chris Nickelson

Norma A. Bazán

INNOVATIONS: The firm is uniquely qualified to handle the most complicated matrimonial cases in the trial or appellate courts throughout Texas. Chris is board certified in Civil Appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This adds a fresh perspective in resolving complicated litigation. Norma is an associate attorney who is also fluent in Spanish with more than 20 years’ experience in family law in Tarrant County. CERTIFICATION: Gary is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Chris is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Specialization. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Gary has been the chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, president of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; both the Texas Chapter and national organization. He is also a diplomate in The American College of Family Trial Lawyers. This membership is by invitation only and limited to 100 attorneys nationwide. Chris is past president of the Tarrant County Bar Association, Appellate Section and currently on the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas’ Family Law Section. Both are frequently authors and lecturers for the State Bar of Texas and other organizations. Norma is a member of the local and state Family Law Sections and a

board member of the Tarrant County Family Bar Association, as well as a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a co-author on articles for family law seminars. HONORS: Gary holds many prestigious awards and has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters business, as published in Texas Monthly magazine since the program began in 2003. Chris has been designated as a “Rising Star,” a Thomson Reuters business, in their Super Lawyer issue as published in Texas Monthly since 2004. Norma was selected for “Top Attorneys in Tarrant County” for attorneys practicing less than five years as published in Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2012. EXPERIENCE: Gary has handled family law cases exclusively for 30 years. He is dedicated and has the experience to handle any and all family law cases throughout Texas. Chris, a 14-year attorney, clerked in El Paso Court of Appeals, appeared as an attorney in many of the appellate courts in Texas and is an accomplished family law attorney.

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Gardner Aldrich, LLP

SPECIALTY: General civil trial practice, including business and commercial litigation, divorces involving substantial assets, fiduciary, probate, personal injury, real estate, employment, and oil and gas litigation. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Terry Gardner –B.A. and L.L.B., University of Texas at Austin. Robert Aldrich - B.A., Texas Christian University; J.D., St. Mary’s School of Law. Both are board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in civil trial law and personal injury trial law. HISTORY: Gardner and Aldrich formed their partnership in January 1995. Gardner received his license in 1966 and Aldrich received his license in 1978. AWARDS/HONORS: Both Gardner and Aldrich are included in “Best Lawyers,” “Super Lawyers,” “Distinguished Lawyers” and “Pre-Eminent Lawyers” in national, state and local publications. Gardner was awarded “The Blackstone Award” by the Tarrant County Bar Association for the

year 2007 for exemplifying the highest attributes of the legal profession. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Being recognized by our peers for the highest quality of legal services and integrity. ADVICE: Whatever the facts are in your case, the probability of a successful result is greatly enhanced by the experience, quality, preparation and advocacy skills your lawyer possesses. PICTURED: Terry Gardner and Robert E. Aldrich, Jr. are partners, and Brett Miller and Kamryn Caldwell are Associate Attorneys.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Loveless & Naylor

Jim Loveless

Kimberly Naylor

FOCUS: Matrimonial cases with an emphasis on privacy and dignity while resolving the complexity of the marriage dissolution process and representation in negotiating and drafting pre- and post-marital property agreements. ACHIEVEMENTS: Naylor handles family law litigation matters, but is also trained in collaborative law and is a well-respected mediator and graduate of the Harvard University - Advanced Negotiations Skills Program. She has been named a Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Bar Association. Loveless is a Board Certified Family Lawyer; named as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas; listed in Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Monthly Super Lawyers. He is the recipient of the Judge Eva Barnes Award for Excellence in Family Law, The Dan R. Price Award for

outstanding contributions to the practice of family law and the 2011 Judge Sam Emison Award for Integrity and Professionalism. Jim is a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Diplomat of the prestigious American College of Family Trial Lawyers. This membership is by invitation and is limited to 100 lawyers nationwide. The firm is AV rated, the preeminent peer rating published by Martindale Hubbell. MOTTO: We are the rational answer to an emotional decision.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2900 Airport Freeway • Fort Worth, Texas 76111 817.831.6800 • Fax 817.831.6879 loveless-law.com

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Nunneley/Family Law Center

COMPARE A DIVORCE TO A CHESS MATCH: The right strategy is everything. Our approach applies critical thinking and analytics to give you the best possible opportunity to meet your goals and make the right moves. FOCUS: We are exclusively Divorce, Property Division and Custody focused. With that focus comes a depth of expertise in complex family law issues. CERTIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE: Barbara is Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The firm’s two senior associates, Stephen and Jane, each have more than 20 years of experience. RECOGNITION: With more than 30 years of experience in North Texas, Barbara has been repeatedly recognized as an elite “Super Lawyer” by Thomas Reuters and Texas Monthly and as a “Top Attorney”

by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. As the founder of the Nunneley Family Law Center, she dedicates herself to helping clients protect their financial future and their children. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:

Business owners, C-Level executives, spouses, dedicated parents and grandparents. FREE ADVICE: Be as thoughtful in your selection of a divorce attorney as you would be in selecting your surgeon. PICTURED: Stephen Farrar, (back row, left to right) Jane Mapes,

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1845 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 100 • Hurst, Texas 76054 817.485.6431 • nunneleyfamilylaw.com

Barbara Nunneley, Sonya Carrillo.

Jim Ross & Associates, P.C.

SPECIALTY: Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. is a full-service civil and criminal litigation firm that is ready to assist you in various simple and complex legal issues, including family, business, personal injury, probate, immigration and criminal law. We excel in civil litigation matters involving divorce, property division, child custody, child and/ or spousal support, paternity, business disputes, estate planning and probate disputes. Additionally, we have experienced litigators who are ready to assist you in personal injury claims and will make every effort to ensure that you and your family receive the support that is deserved. APPROACH TO LAW: We believe that every client is important and entitled to receive the best quality legal representation.

We strive to bring resolution to matters as efficiently as possible while continuing to aggressively represent our clients’ best interest. FREE

ADVICE: Be honest with your attorney; before you hire an attorney, make sure that you are comfortable with them and that you believe they are the best fit for you. PICTURED: (left to right) Amy

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P. Micheal Schneider Law Firm, P.C.

FIRM FOCUS: Family Law and Criminal Defense. SPECIALTIES: High Conflict Litigation, Family Violence Allegations, Custody Fights, Criminal and Family Jury Trials. AWARDS: Texas Super Lawyer 2013-14; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Lawyer. MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Family Law, Texas Bar-Family Law Division, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. WHAT SETS US APART: “We will never be so arrogant as to presume that we know better than our clients as to what is in their best interest, nor will we allow a chance of failure to dictate the lengths we will go in a client’s case.” FIRM’S MISSION: Zealous advocacy for all.

MOTTO: Aggressive, Passionate, Client Driven. FREE ADVICE: Put your children first and never compromise what is in their best interest. PICTURED: P. Micheal Schneider, Alison Porterfield, Melissa Swan, Emily LaChance, Trent Marshall

CONTACT INFORMATION: 400 E. Weatherford St., Ste.106 • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.850.9955 • Fax 817.769.3797 info@clientdrivenlaw.com clientdrivenlaw.com clientdrivencriminallaw.com

THE FORT WORTH ZOO WAS FOUNDED IN 1909 WITH ONE LION, TWO BEAR CUBS, AN ALLIGATOR, A COYOTE, A PEACOCK AND A FEW RABBITS. From humble beginnings, the Fort Worth Zoo has grown into a nationally ranked facility, home to nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. It's the only zoo in the nation to house representatives of all four great ape species–gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. Meet the newest members of the zoo family–an elephant and a bonobo–this summer. For zoo hours and more ways to have fun this month, turn to page 102.

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SUNDAYS WITH THE MODERN, JULY 7 / Hear unique perspectives on the museum’s architecture, permanent collection, and special exhibitions. Artists, art historians, critics, writers, and architects hold conversations and lead tours in the galleries. This special program is free and begins at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of most months. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215

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WINGATE, JULY 7 / Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

SECOND SATURDAYS, JULY 13 / 1:00 p.m.

Guided tour of an extraordinary group of paintings by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and other late 19th century artists who shaped the public's perception of the American West. 2:00 p.m. Live Performance by Roberta Atkins highlights the career of cowboy artist, Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Free. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.

STAR PARTY, JULY 13 / You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month in front of the Museum, on Gendy Street. The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Best of all, it’s FREE! Note, parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.

SHARING THE PAST THROUGH ART, JULY 11 / Designed for adults with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, program participants discuss artists, exhibitions, and themes and use artworks to connect to past experiences. 10:30—11:45 a.m. Call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@ cartermuseum.org for more information. No reservations are required. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

ICE CREAM SUNDAY AT THE KIMBELL, JULY 21 / In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, the Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell Ice Cream are collaborating for a third year to offer visitors a free scoop of Blue Bell’s newest flavor, gallery tours and children’s films, provided by Lone Star Film Society. Free. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart. org. 817.332.8451.

IN THE MOMENT, JULY 24 / This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Two sessions are offered on select Wednesdays, with space for 20 participants at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This free program includes admission to the galleries and all materials. Email tours@themodern.org or call 817.840.2118 with your preferred date, time, and estimated number of guests. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

ROMARE BEARDEN: A BLACK ODYSSEY, THROUGH AUG 11 / Based on the Greek epic poem The Odyssey, Bearden created a landmark series of related collages and watercolors. The artist’s Black Odyssey series expanded his earlier explorations of historical narratives and artistic genres by presenting his own reinterpretation of the subject. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum. org. 817.738.1933.

LEONARD BASKIN: INDIAN PORTRAITS, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1 / In a distinguished career that spanned much of the 20th century, Leonard Baskin (1922–2000), became known for his accomplishments as a sculptor, printmaker, illustrator, book-artist, and teacher. Indian Portraits is a series of large-scale prints and drawings of American Indians, which Baskin began in the late 1960s and returned to over the course of the next several decades. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

ELVIS AT 21: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALFRED WERTHEIMER, THROUGH SEPT 2 / In celebration

of Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday, the Smithsonian Institution presents Elvis at 21, an exhibition featuring 56 photographs chronicling Elvis’s dazzling emergence in 1956. See website for ticket prices. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.

WARI: LORDS OF THE ANCIENT ANDES, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8 / This exhibition explores the Wari accomplishment through some 140 artworks in all major media in which they worked—polychrome ceramics, ornaments made of precious metals or colorful mosaics, sculptured wood and stone objects, and textiles of striking complexity. Together, these works paint a picture of the Wari state and offer insights into their expansion strategies. $0-$16. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

WE THE PEOPLE: PICTURING AMERICAN IDENTITY, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8 / The notion of American identity has been debated, challenged, and questioned throughout the nation’s history. Who is American? Who represents this country’s identity? Who makes it what it is? These questions, old as the country itself and still relevant today, are the subjects of this exhibition, organized by the Amon Carter to take a new, mixed-media approach to presenting its collection. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

TOUGH BY NATURE, THROUGH SEPT 8 / For 15 years, Lynda Lanker has been traveling throughout the western US sketching, painting, interviewing and photographing iconic women. These pieces and accompanying publication present the stories of over 50 women. $5. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, ONGOING / This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on select works in The Modern’s collection. Second Wednesday of the month, 4–4:45 p.m. On July 10, participants will visit the work of Nicholas Nixon and Bernd and Hilla Becher. Program is free; museum admission $0-$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

AIR PARK, ONGOING / Air Park provides a hands-on look at the forces that lift planes, animals, insects and other objects off the ground and soaring through the air. Entrance is included in museum exhibit admission: $14 adults, $10 children (age 2-12) and seniors (age 65+). Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.

We The People: Picturing American Identity at the Amon Carter.

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music

FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN, THROUGH JULY 6 / Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars while enjoying live music in the beautiful setting of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Children 10 and under are admitted free on the lawn, if accompanied by an adult. Check the website for concert specifics. Fort Worth Botanic Garden. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.

other attractions and events

29TH ANNUAL PARKER COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL, JULY 13 / More than 225 arts and crafts, produce and food vendors will line the streets of downtown Weatherford for this annual family-friendly event. Visitors will get their fill of live entertainment and treats like peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie, peach juleps and more. Downtown Weatherford. Tickets: $5, Free for kids 12 and under. parkercountypeachfestival.org

SUMMERFEST AT GAYLORD TEXAN, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2 / Spend a day lounging at Paradise Springs, a 10-acre outdoor pool and lazy river, enjoy firework shows every Friday night, cooking and painting classes for kids and adults and much more. Check the website for details on events, times and details. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. 1501 Gaylord Trail. gaylordtexan.com. 817.778.2610.

PAWNEE BILL’S WILD WEST SHOW, JULY 4 –JULY 28 / A historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show that toured the country more than 90 years ago. The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and an entertaining look at history. See website for tickets. 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Avenue. Fortworthstockyards.org. 817.625.1025.

BRIT TOURS, ONGOING / Learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries and educational programs. Tuesday-Friday 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.

TOMMY MALONE, JULY 26 / For more than two decades, Tommy Malone has taken the stage as guitarist and lead singer for legendary Americana group, Subdudes. He has also cultivated a successful solo career, just releasing a new album Natural Born Ways. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. 8 p.m. $22. 817.212.4280. basshall.com

RIO BRAZOS: A TEXAS MUSIC HALL / 6611 Glenn Rose Highway, Granbury, riobrazoslive.com. 817.579.0808. Check calendar for performances, prices and times. riobrazoslive.com/events.

CENDERA CENTER / 3600 Benbrook Highway. Cenderacenter.com. 817.984.6800. Check calendar for performances, prices and times. cenderacenter. com/events.

GRAPEVINE OPRY / gvopry.com. See website for July schedule. 817.481.8733. Tickets: $20-$25.

VERIZON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Pl. Grand Prairie, Texas 972.854.5050

JULY 1 / LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$59.50.

JULY 10 / Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23.50-$86.00.

JULY 10-13 / SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody at Majestic Theatre. 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $50.25.

JULY 17 / Widespread Panic. 8:00 p.m. Tickets:

FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE, ONGOING / The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check Web site for details. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: $2-$5, $1 military. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.

FORT WORTH ZOO, ONGOING / Open daily at 10 a.m. The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Tickets: Adults (13+), $12; Children (3-12), $9 (2 and under free); Seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.

FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN, ONGOING / Open daily from dawn until dusk. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District; the Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Free. *Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.

FORT WORTH HERD CATTLE

DRIVE, ONGOING / The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. STOCKYARDS CHAMPIONSHIP

$45.00.

JULY 27 / AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour 2013. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $33.50-$66.00.

BILLY BOB’S TEXAS / Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices reserved/general admission. Friday and Saturday concerts 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.)

JULY 3 / Jon Wolfe 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 (GA Only)

JULY 4 / Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic. 12:00 p.m. Tickets: $35

JULY 5 / The Damn Quails. Tickets: $12 (GA Only)

JULY 6 / Stoney Larue. Tickets: $22/$15

JULY 12 / Tate Stevens. Tickets: $16/$10

JULY 13 / Cory Morrow. Tickets: $16/$12

JULY 19 / Corey Smith. Tickets: $20/$12

JULY 20 / Aaron Watson. Tickets: $16/$12

JULY 26 / Kevin Fowler. Tickets: $20/$15

JULY 27 / Turnpike Troubadours. Tickets: $18/$12

JULY 27 / Jackson Taylor – Live at Billy Bob’s Recording. 11:59 p.m. Tickets: $10 (GA Only) Ridglea Theater / 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd. ridgletheater.com. 817.738.9500. See website for prices and schedule.

RODEO, ONGOING / Rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at historic Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20.

STOCKYARDS WALKING TOURS, SATURDAYS / Cowboy Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $4-$7. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave.

CATTLE BARON MANSIONS, ONGOING / Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the Cattle Barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wed.-Fri., hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., hourly, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth. org. 817.332.5875.

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic.

Parker County Peach Festival

stage and theater

MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND, JULY 12 –AUG 11 / It's Spring, 1906 in Ridgetop, South Carolina. Mirandy is excited about the Annual Junior Cakewalk dance and is determined to catch the legendary Brother Wind and have him as her dance partner. Mirandy and her friends try every trick the can think of to capture Brother Wind and along their journey they learn wonderful lessons about friendship, family and being free. Tickets: $12-$25. Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main Street. Jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, JULY 5 – AUG 11 / This witty comedy relays the story of two Irish extras on a film shoot. An American production crew has set up residence, offering opportunity, trouble, and temptation to the locals. Times: (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.; (Friday-Saturday) 8 p.m.; (Sunday) 3 p.m. See website for ticket prices. Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery. stagewest. org. 817.784.9378.

MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET, THROUGH JULY 13 / The Nowaks were always rock-solid members of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1943, Clara's father had a vision about the Virgin Mary preaching world peace. To commemorate this vision, he built a twenty-foot shrine of the Blessed Mother and erected it in front of his barbershop. Literally keeping the faith all these years, Clara has maintained the statue, despite the deterioration of their neighborhood. Now, her daughter has stopped going to Mass, her son is dating a Jewish girl, and a revealed deathbed confession is unraveling the family legend with unexpectedly hilarious results. Tickets: $15-$30. Circle Theatre, 230 West 4th St. 817.877.3040.

Cruising in Style / 2013 Lexus IS 250 / 2.5-Liter/ 204 Hp/ V-6 Engine/ 6-Speed Automatic Transmission/17-Inch Alloy Wheels/ Performance-Tuned Suspension/ Special Front Spoiler/ 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System/ Electroluminescent Gauges/Double-Stitched Semi-Aniline Leather Interior/ Black Metallic Accents/ Heated and Ventilated front seats

films

FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, JULY 7 / This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. This date: Phantom Empire. Billed as the first "Musical Western," this film was singer Gene Autry's first starring role. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

FAMILY FILM SERIES, JULY 13 / How to Train Your Dragon. Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, this action comedy tells the story of a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding traditions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Fort Worth Central Library. Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

AGUIRRE: THE WRATH OF GOD, JULY 28 / The Lone Star Film Society and Kimbell Art Museum present this film in partnership with the summer adventure series From Amazon To Andes, which complements the museum’s current exhibition by exploring the Andean region through films that chronicle the journeys of three sets of distinct characters across South America. themodern. org/films.html. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

FILMS AT THE KIMBELL ART MUSEUM / The Kimbell Art Museum offers a variety of films for children and adults. Free. Check the website for details on titles, times and descriptions. kimbellart.org/learn/films. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

OMNI THEATER AND NOBLE PLANETARIUM / Check museum website for times and dates. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.

galleries

EPITOME AND UNCONCEPT: SCULPTURES BY HIROKO KUBO AND THE EXCHANGE: A PORTFOLIO BY BUMP IT MAFIA, THROUGH JULY 20 / The Exchange Portfolio features a group portfolio of modern women celebrating womanhood through printmaking and highlighting the importance of camaraderie and community among artists of all backgrounds. A solo exhibition of works by international artist Hiroko Kubo will also be on view. Opening reception: Free. WoCA Projects. 2902 Race Street. wocaprojects.gallereo.com.

THE ABSTRACT SHOW, THROUGH AUG 24 / Featuring works by Matt Clark, Amy Herzel, Carly Allen Martin, Charlotte Smith and Ron Watson. Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Artspace111. 111 Hampton Street. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.

sports

TEXAS RANGERS / texas.rangers.mlb.com. See website ticket prices.

JULY 2 – 4 / Seattle Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 5 / Houston Astros, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 6 / Houston Astros, 6:15 p.m.

JULY 7 / Houston Astros, 2:05 p.m.

JULY 19 – 20 / Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 21 / Baltimore Orioles, 6:05 p.m.

JULY 22 – 24 / New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 25 / New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

JULY 29 – 31 / Los Angeles Angels, 7:05 p.m.

FORT WORTH CATS BASEBALL / fwcats.com. See website for ticket prices.

JULY 1 – 3 / Alexandria Aces, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 4 – 6 / San Angelo Colts, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 7 / San Angelo Colts, 6:05 p.m.

JULY 17 – 20 / Rio Grande Valley White Wings, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 21 / McAllen Thunder, 6:05 p.m.

JULY 22 / McAllen Thunder, 7:05 p.m.

JULY 24 / McAllen Thunder, 10:30 a.m.

JULY 30 – 31 / Alexandria Aces, 7:05 p.m.

comedy

FOUR DAY WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ONGOING / This popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 312 Houston Street, Fort Worth. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.

HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING / Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce Street, Fort Worth. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.

ARLINGTON IMPROV AND RESTAURANT, ONGOING / Different performers weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147, Arlington. improv.com. 817.635.5555.

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Curry Printing Epic Supply

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Mechanical Contractors of Fort Worth

Pinnacle Bank

Rent A Frog

Rothermel Flowers

Square Moon Graphics

Texas Christian University

Martha Boyer and Gretchen Richards

Amy & Michael Griffith and Molly & Mitch Snyder

Thomas “Butch” Hicks

Kelsey and Gary Patterson

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reiter

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sprinkle

Every youth deserves to wish up on a star and believe it can come true.

Culinary ventures in and around town

CHef jon bonnell grew up Hunting, fisHing and cooking. eventually, His cHildHood pastimes became inspiration for His culinary pursuits. waters: bonnell's fine coastal cuisine is a welcomed departure from regional dishes that fuse southwestern, creole and mexican influence at bonnell's fine texas cuisine, which has thrived since 2001. the menu at waters changes daily, depending on what catch is the absolute freshest. we eagerly sampled grilled idaho rainbow trout, rhode island dory and texas gulf redfish on the day of our visit. For more delicious offerings, turn the page.

108 now open: Waters / 110 review: Mancuso’s / 112 listings

Cilantro Seared Texas Gulf Redfish

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

chile ketchup

Open Waters

The highly anticipated Waters - Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine opened to rave reviews with a menu that changes daily depending on what catch is the absolute freshest.

by Courtney Dabney

Everything has been toned down to a serene simplicity in the formerly vibrant bailey’s prime plus location. soothing grays and mild lavenders blend with crisp white tablecloths and black leather chairs in the dining room. subdued elegance abounds.

the brim with oyster shells near the raw bar -featuring ice-filled chutes displaying the daily assortment of fresh oysters.

t he freshly shucked o ysters are a star attraction and priced per piece. they are listed along with their origin and a brief description of the expected flavor profile. for instance, on the day i visited, you could choose from a variety of 12 different types including: marion point oysters from cape cod bay, which have a buttery, clean texture and are slightly briny, or blue point oysters from connecticut, which were described as fresh, crisp, firm texture with a sweet aftertaste that sparkles of salinity. since my dining companions are not raw oyster lovers, i ordered the grilled o ysters ($14) instead. these were a beautiful presentation, lined up neatly on a bed of rock salt and red pepper corns. chef Jon bonnell explained that these fresh texas wild oysters were grilled over pecan wood and simmered in lemon, garlic and herb butter with a light topping of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan. they were amazing and won over the entire table.

FYI

the fried calamari ($12) was lovely, with two different varieties on display. traditional crispy rings, as well as fresh and tender slices of panko-crusted giant calamari, were served with a smoky a ncho chile ketchup (which i would happily buy if they bottled and sold it).

Located at: 2901 Crockett St.

For reservations call: 817.984.1110 $$-$$$

Open: Tues. & Wed. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Thur., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

o verhead, a glistening metallic mobile catches your eye with fishing lures and hand-tied flies dangling from their lines. columns of chicken wire are filled to

we sampled many of the daily specials including grilled idaho rainbow trout ($15). two filets were served skin-side up draped over sautéed haricot vert with herb oil and horseradish red potatoes. texas gulf redfish ($17) was delicious with a hint of spice. the

A smoky Ancho

complements panko-crusted and fried calamari for a comforting prelude to the main course.

Chef Jon Bonnell

cilantro seared redfish came with a side of jasmine rice and a crunchy chipotle, jicama and red cabbage slaw.

The Rhode Island Dory Piccata ($16) was served over a bed of linguini with baby heirloom tomatoes and a lemon caper butter sauce. Tangy tomatoes were tossed with large caper berries in a citrus sauce and then sprinkled with micro greens. The dory was mild, served panfried and skin on.

As if we needed it, I had to sample their Lobster Mac and Cheese. Corkscrew pasta mixed in a rich, brown lobster stock sauce with hunks of lobster meat throughout rather than cheese.

The desserts are all house-made, so you can’t go wrong. Chef Bonnell suggested Nanny’s Lemon Ice Box Cheesecake ($8), and we are glad he did. Prepared in a ring mold, the layered dessert was filled with rich cream cheese and topped with fluffy mascarpone. We also sampled the Bourbon-Glazed Bread Pudding ($8). The bread pudding was dense with raisins and almonds and topped with an oozing, buttery Firestone & Robertson Bourbon sauce. A scoop of house-made vanilla bean ice cream was melting slowly on the side.

While the raw bar highlights oysters, clams, shrimp and crabs, the upscale cocktail bar features a refreshing assortment of specialty cocktails. And the chef’s table offers a private dining experience with a view into the kitchen.

Waters is everything it is cracked up to be. With expectations high, Chef Jon Bonnell did not disappoint. From his expertly trained staff to the sublimely understated decor to the exquisite selection of fresh, wild and sustainable seafood offerings, he has thought of every detail.

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White Settlement Standard

Not much has changed at Mancuso’s Italian Ristorante on White Settlement since they first opened back in 1987, that is, until now.

by Courtney Dabney

Co-owner Michael Mancuso has been running the dayto-day operations for the past seven years, giving his Mother cathy a well-deserved break. Michael began dishwashing and cooking at the restaurant as a boy. he was actually running the kitchen by the age of 12, so he knows every aspect of the busi-

ness and most of his repeat customers by name.

lake country christian school in addition to off-site parties and weddings. a private dining room in the restaurant accommodates up to 75 people.

we began with an order of bruchetta ($9.95). a crusty italian baguette was topped with a seasoned combination of sliced roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and melting provolone. w hile the flavor profile was average, the bread was not toasted enough to stand up to the thick slices of roma tomato. i would have preferred the tomato diced. the dish also had a dash of red wine vinegar, which made the bread a little soggy. we also ordered the olive oil garlic bread, and it was quite good.

complimentary dinner salads were simple and fresh. a generous mound of large leafy greens was garnished with sliced red onion, tomato and a dusting of parmesan. the red wine vinegar dressing was nice and acidic.

an order of Manicotti ($12.95) was a manageable portion, served on a medium-sized plate. fresh pasta was cooked al dente, then filled with creamy ricotta cheese and parsley. the real star of the dish was the homemade meat sauce served over the top. the slightly spicy sauce included generous amounts of ground beef.

t he a nchovy l over’s delight ($14.95) boasted pronounced flavors, perfect for anyone who craves salt over sweets. they do not add a pinch of additional salt to the dish, because the briny anchovies and green olives pack plenty of punch on their own. while it was not the most attractive presentation, simply tossed with olive oil and linguine, it was enjoyable.

FYI

Located at: 9500 White Settlement Road For reservations call: 817.246.7041 $-$$ Open: Mon. - Fri. 11a.m. - 1p.m., Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m.- close.

Mancuso was in the middle of finalizing the catering details for a wedding party on the night we stopped in. amazingly, the family-friendly restaurant only accounts for 15 percent of their sales. the other 85 percent is attributed to catering. Mancuso’s caters the lunch program at

the absolute highlight of the meal was a slice of cappuccino pie ($5). with strong coffeeflavored ice cream filling and moist chocolate graham cracker crust, every bite was a pleasure. the pie was topped with a layer of chocolate fudge and whipped cream for good measure. the interior decor is in the process of an update; however, the walls are still plastered with a profusion of The Godfather and Goodfellas posters and memorabilia -- right down to the prominent mug shot of frank sinatra. based upon the recently revamped foyer, Mancuso plans to update the place in warm neutrals. we can’t wait to check out their new look.

Fresh pasta is cooked al dente and filled with luscious ricotta cheese and parsley. Slightly spicy homemade meat sauce tops this classic Italian favorite.

Neiman Marcus

Fort Worth and

The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee

invite you to the

First Fête of Fall

COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND HIDDEN TREASURES

benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters

Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program

Thursday, September 12, 2013

6:30 until 9:30 pm

Neiman Marcus

Fort Worth

Enjoy celebrity designer appearances, entertainment, a raffle, silent auction, and culinary delights and libations from Fort Worth’s finest

HONORARY CHAIRS

Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry

U.S. Representative Kay Granger

U.S. Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams

Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING AND PLATINUM SPONSORS

Amon G. Carter Foundation

Paul Dorman

Susie and Lee Finley

Fort Worth Business Press

Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Joy Ann and Bob Havran

Dorothea Leonardt Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas

Andrea Harkins, Donor Advisor

Priscilla and Joe Martin

The Ryan Foundation

FEATURED RESTAURANTS

Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf

Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell

Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli

Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook

Grady’s Line Camp Steakhouse - Chef Grady Spears

Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla

Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle

Saint-Emilion - Chef Mark Hitri

The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson

FEATURED BEVERAGES

Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth

Enchanted Rock Vodka

Rebecca Creek Whiskey

The Vineyard at Florence

To purchase sponsorships, individual tickets or for further information, contact: Diana Aguirre, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, at 817.877.4277, Extension 130, or daguirre@bbbstx.org or visit www.bbbstx.org/havran

restaurant guide

The Listings section is a readers service compiled by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for the listings. Listings are updated regularly. To correct a listing or request a restaurant be considered for the list, contact Jennifer Casseday-Blair at jcasseday@fwtexas.com.

pricing: $ Entrees up to $10, $$ Entrees $10-$20, $$$ Entrees $20-$25, $$$$ Entrees $25 and over

american

Arlington/Mid-Cities

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

Bl ACKFINN REStAURANt & SAlOON / 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. 11am-2am daily. $-$$

BJ’S REStAURANt AND BREwHOUSE / 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu-Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat-Sun. $-$$

BUttERmIlK CAFé / 337 Pipeline Road, 817.285.9340. 6:30am-8pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am-9pm Thu.-Sat.; 6:30am-3pm Sun. $

CHEF POINt CAFE / 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

DAvE & BUStERS / 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sat.-Wed.; 11:30am-1am Thu.-Fri. $$

GARDEN COttAGE tEA ROOm / 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ HOUlIHAN’S / 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am11pm, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ HUmPERDINK'S REStAURANt AND BREwERy / 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ OlENJACK’S GRIllE / 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ J GIllIGAN'S BAR & GRIll / 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ mAC’S BAR & GRIll / 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$ mARKEt StREEt / 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ NO FRIllS GRIll / 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $ OlENJACK’S GRIllE / 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ POtAGER / 315 S. Mesquite St., 817.861.2292. 11am3pm Tues.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat. Cash/Check only $$ ROSE GARDEN tEAROOm / 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ tHE SANFORD HOUSE / 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.-Sun.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$ SOUtHERN RECIPES GRIll / 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am4pm Sun. $-$$

StEvE'S GARDEN & GRIll / 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$ vENtANA GRIllE / 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$

Burleson BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-9pm daily $

DAltON'S BAR & GRIll / 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed. and Sun.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$ tHE PORCH / 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fort Worth

BlUEBONNEt CAFé / 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:15am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ BREwED / 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am-11pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 9:30am2:30pm Sun. $-$$

BUFFAlO BROS PIzzA wINGS & SUBS / 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$ BUttONS / 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11am-10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$ CAt CIty GRIll / 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$

CHARlEStON’S / 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

COwtOwN DINER / 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am9pm daily. $$-$$$

CURly’S CUStARD / 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

DIxIE HOUSE CAFE / 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ DREw’S Pl ACE / 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ EllERBE FINE FOODS / 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ FRED’S tEx AS CAFE / 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. $$ lUCIlE’S StAtESIDE BIStRO / 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ lUNCH BOx / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun. $ mONtGOmERy StREEt CAFé / 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ OlD NEIGHBORHOOD GRIll / 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ SOUtH PANCAKE HOUSE / 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ PARIS COFFEE SHOP / 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ PARK HIll CAFE / 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ POP’S SAFARI ROOm / 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ RISE & SHINE / 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $ SECREt GARDEN tEAROOm / 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ tHE lIvE OAK mUSIC HAll & lOUNGE / 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 4pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am2am Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. $$ tHE ROSE GARDEN tEA ROOm / 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ t wIN CREEKS CAFé / 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun.$ vIDAlIAS SOUtHERN CUISINE / 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$

wEStSIDE CAFé / 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ tHE zODIAC ROOm At NEImAN mARCUS / 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.3581. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine

INtO tHE Gl ASS / 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ tOlBERt'S REStAURANt / 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu. 7 Sun.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ wINEwOOD GRIll / 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$

Keller/Lake Country FnG EAtS / 201 Town Center Blvd. 817.741.5200 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ HARBOR ONE / 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $

Roanoke

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $ BlUE HANGAR CAFE / 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-3pm Fri.; 7am-3pm Sun. $

Cl ASSIC CAFE / 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ DOvE CREEK CAFé / 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ RENO RED'S FRONtIER COOKING / 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.' 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

Southlake CAFé ExPRESS / 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am10pm daily $$ tHE CHEESECAKE FACtORy / 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ wIlDwOOD GRIll / 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am11pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ x’S & O’S SPORtING tAvERN / 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $

Weatherford wEAtHERFORD DOwNtOwN CAFé / 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $ FIRE OAK GRIll / 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ tHE wIlD mUSHROOm / 1917 Martin Dr. 817.599.4935. Dinner hours: 5-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.Sat. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Thu.-Fri. $$-$$$

asian

Arlington

BEtHANy BOBA tEA HOUSE / 705 Park Row Dr. 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $ GENGHIS GRIll / 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ ORCHID CIty FUSION CAFE / 2135 Southeast Pkwy. 817.468.3777. 8:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.Sat. $$ PEI wEI / 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm

MS. KAY KELLER SANDERS

Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

PIRANHA’S KILLER SUSHI / 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

SUKHOTHAI / 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ TASTE OF THAI / 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ Bedford

THAI jASmINE / 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

m.K.'S SUSHI / 2400 Airport Fwy. 817.545.4149. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5-10pm Sun. $$ Burleson

TASTE OF ASIA / 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Fort Worth

ASIA BOWL & GRILL / 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $ BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL / 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

EDOHANA HIBACHI SUSHI / 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ jAPANESE PALACE / 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.Sat. $$-$$$

LITTLE LILLy SUSHI / 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ mK'S SUSHI / 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ my LAN / 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $

PAPPA CHANG ASIAN BISTRO / 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ PEI WEI / 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ P.F. CHANG’S / 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ PHO LITTLE SAIGON / 1712 Mall Circle, 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ PHU LAm / 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$

PIRANHA’S KILLER SUSHI / 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

SHINjUKU STATION / 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 5pm-9pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $-$$

SUSHI AXIOm jAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT / 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon10pm Sun. $$

SUSHI yOKO / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

SZECHUAN / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

TASTE OF ASIA / 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ THAILICIOUS / 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am-3pm and 4:30pm-10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$ THAI SELECT / 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-

9pm Sun. $

THAI TINA’S / 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

TU HAI RESTAURANT / 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $ TOK yO CAFE / 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $

Grapevine

EDOHANA HIBACHI SUSHI / 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

LAvA 10 / 401 E. State Hwy. 114, 817.329.5282. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ P.F. CHANG’S / 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-11pm daily. $$

Hurst

SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE / 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am8pm Sun. $-$$

Mansfield

SAKE HIBACHI SUSHI AND BAR / 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm, Sun. $-$$

Southlake

GINGERINE FRESH ASIAN / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; noon10pm Sat. $

KOBEyA jAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI / 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri; 12:15pm-3:15pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ PEI WEI / 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

SUSHI SAm / 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

THAI CHILI / 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $-$$

barbecue

Arlington

DAvID'S BARBECUE / 2224 W. Park Row. Dr. 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $

DICKEy’S BARBECUE PIT / 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am9pm daily. $ OH my BBQ / 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-10pm Mon.,Wed. & Fri.-Sat.; 10am-3pm Tues.; 10am-6pm Thu. $ Fort Worth ANGELO’S / 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

COOPER'S OLD TImE PIT BAR-B-QUE / 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

COUSIN’S PIT BARBECUE / 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

DICKEy’S BARBECUE PIT / 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. 11am-9pm daily. $ RAILHEAD SmOKEHOUSE / 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ RED HOT AND BLUE / 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ RISCK y’S / 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $

SAmmIE'S BAR-B-Q / 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-5pm, Sun. $-$$ SmOKEy'S BBQ / 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $ THE SmOKE PIT / 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455.

10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ TRAILBOSS BURGERS / 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$

Hurst

DICKEy’S BARBECUE PIT / 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-9pm daily. $

White Settlement

SODA SPRINGS BAR-B-Q / 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

brazilian

Fort Worth

TEXAS DE BRAZIL / 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. Brunch: 11am-3pm Sun.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Fri.; Dinner: 5-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Grapevine

burgers & sandwiches

Arlington AL’S HAmBURGER’S / 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ CHAPPS / 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am9pm daily. $ CHOP HOUSE BURGERS / 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ TOm'S BURGERS & GRILL / 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Fort Worth

DUTCH’S / 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ THE GREAT OUTDOORS / 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ KINCAID’S / 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ THE LOvE SHACK / 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812.; 3505 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.348.9654. 11:30am-10pm Sun.-Wed.; 11:30am-11pm Thu.; 11:30am-1am Fri.-Sat. $ m & O STATION GRILL / 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-5pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ PAPPA’S BURGERS / 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ RODEO GOAT / 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-midnight Sun.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $-$$ SHAW'S PATIO BAR AND GRILL / 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. Mon. 11am-2:30pm; Tue.-Thu. 11am9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 10:30am-9pm. $-$$ THE POUR HOUSE SPORTS GRILL / 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am daily. $ TOmmy’S HAmBURGERS / 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $ WOODSHED SmOKEHOUSE / 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 10am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Z’S CAFÉ / 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am3pm Mon.-Fri. $ Southlake jOHNNy B’S BURGERS & SHAKES / 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $

continental

Arlington

CAFÉ AT DAIREDS / 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15

Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$

Fort Worth

610 Grille / 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

delis & bakeries

Arlington

iriS BAGel AND COFFee HOUSe / 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $

Fort Worth

ArTiSAN BAKiNG COMPANY / 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 7am-1pm Fri.; by appointment Mon.-Fri.; 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Cowtown Farmers' Market. $

BAKer BrOS. AMeriCAN Deli / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am-9pm daily. $ BlACK rOOSTer BAKerY / 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $ BlUeBONNeT BAKerY / 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ BOOPA’S BAGel Deli / 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $ CArSHON’S DeliCATeSSeN / 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ COrNer STreeT BAKerY / 3010S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-7pm Sat.; 7am-5pm Sun. $ THe CUPCAKe COTTAGe / 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $ eSPer ANZA’S MeXiCAN CAFÉ & BAKerY / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. r Ae'S / 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

jASON'S Deli / jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ KOlACHe SHOPPe / 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ MCKiNleY’S FiNe BAKerY & CAFe / 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ PANer A BreAD / 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ rYAN'S FiNe GrOCer & DeliCATeSSeN / 815 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2770. Deli hours 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-6pm Sun.; Sunday Brunch $$ SweeT SAMMieS / 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ SwiSS PASTrY SHOP / 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ THe SNOOTY PiG / 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ YOFe CAFe / 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ YOGi’S BAGel CAFe / 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine

BreADHAUS / 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ MAiN STreeT BreAD BAKiNG COMPANY / 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ THe SNOOTY PiG / 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ Hudson Oaks

UlTiMATe CUPCAKe / 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ Southlake

eleGANT CAKerY / 535 Nolen Drive, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $-$$

weiNBUrGer’S Deli / 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

eclectic

Arlington

THe MelTiNG POT / 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

Burleson wiNe DOwN / 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am9pm Wed-Sat. $$ Fort Worth CAFÉ MODerN / 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ KiMBell ArT MUSeUM / 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$ lili’S BiSTrO / 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ MijO'S FUSiON / 1109 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.921.3905. 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ reServOir BAr, PATiO AND KiTCHeN / 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2am Sat. & Sun. $-$$

SiMPlY FONDUe / 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm. $$-$$$ SPirAl DiNer / 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ vee lOUNGe / 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833. 3pm-midnight Tue.-Wed.; 3pm-2am Thu.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-$$ wiNSlOw’S wiNe CAFÉ / 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pm-midnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-midnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$

ZAMBrANO wiNe CellAr / 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic

Arlington TANDOOr iNDiAN reSTAUrANT / 1200 N. Fielder Rd., 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth BOMBAY Grill / 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ BYBlOS / 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ HeDArY’S / 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-2pm Mon.; 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ KiNG TUT / 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ MAHArAjA / 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

french

Arlington CACHArel / 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

Fort Worth lA MADeleiNe / 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am11pm Fri.-Sat. $ SAiNT-eMiliON / 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

german

Fort Worth eDelweiSS / 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; noon9pm Sun. Closed Mon.-Wed. $$ GreeNwOOD’S / 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm10pm Fri.-Sat.$$

greek

Fort Worth CAFÉ MeDi / 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ GreeK HOUSe / 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ jAZZ CAFÉ / 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

italian

Arlington/Mid-Cities

BirrAPOreTTi’S / 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am11pm Sun. $$ iTAliANNi’S / 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ lA BiSTrO / 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$ MONi'S / 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ NiZZA PiZZA / 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ PAliO’S PiZZA CAFÉ / 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $ PiCCOlO MONDO / 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

PreSPA'S / 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ reFleCTiONS OF BellA viTA / 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ rUGGeri’S riSTOrANTe / 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth AveNTiNO’S iTAliAN / 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ BellA iTAliA weST / 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ CAFÉ BellA / 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$ CAMPiSi'S / 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.916.4561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ FerrÉ riSTOrANTe BAr / 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Tues.-Wed.; 4pm-10pm Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

FireSiDe PieS / 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-11pm Sun. $$ FOrTUNA / 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ iTAliAN iNN riDGleA / 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ lA PiAZZA / 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ MAMA’S PiZZA / 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ MANCUSO’S / 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner:

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MARGIE’S ORIGINAL ITALIAN KITCHEN / 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

MELLOW MUSHROOM / 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

MILANO’S / 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $

NONNA TATA / 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm10pm Fri. $-$$

PATRIZIO PIZZA, PASTA AND VINO / 2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003. 11am-10pm, Sun.-Mon.; 11am-11pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11 am-midnight, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

PIOLA / 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$

PIZZERIA UNO CHICAGO GRILL / 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $

TAVERNA RISOTTERIA / 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Grapevine /Southlake/Colleyville

BRIO TUSCAN GRILL / 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

BUCA DI BEPPO / 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $$

FERRARI’S ITALIAN VILLA / 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

latin american

Colleyville/Fort Worth

GLORIA’S / Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ YUCATAN TACO STAND / 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$

mediterranean

Fort Worth

CHADRA MEZZA & GRILL / 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$ SAPRISTI! / 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ TERRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL / 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon-8pm, Sun. $-$$ THE FLYING CARPET CAFE / 1223 Washington St., 817.877-1223. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. Dinner 5pm10pm Tues.-Sat.; Closed Sun. BYOB. $$

mexican

Arlington

CHUY'S / 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Colleyville/Grapevine ESPARZA’S / 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $

LA HACIENDA RANCH / 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

RIO MAMBO / 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth

BENITO’S RESTAURANT / 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-

Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$

CABO GRANDE / 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

CANTINA LAREDO / 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$

CHIMY’S CERVECERIA / 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $ CHIPOTLE / 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 11am-10pm daily. $ DOS GRINGOS / 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ EL ASADERO / 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$ EL FENIX / 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $ EL RANCHO GRANDE / 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ ESPERANZA’S MEXICAN BAKERY & CAFE / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Bakery and Cafe: 6 am7pm daily. Other location: 1601 Park Place Ave., 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $

FERNANDEZ CAFE / 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ FIESTA / 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ FUZZY’S TACO SHOP / 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ HACIENDA SAN MIGUEL / 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$ JOE T. GARCIA’S / 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ LA FAMILIA / 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ LA PLAYA MAYA / 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ LOS MOLCAJETES / 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 8am-9pm Sun. $ LOS VAQUEROS / 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $

MAMBO’S / 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Wed.Sat. $

MI COCINA / 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ THE ORIGINAL / 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ PACO & JOHN / 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$ PAPPASITO’S CANTINA / 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations PULIDOS / 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ RED CACTUS RESTAURANT / 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ REVOLVER TACO LOUNGE / 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon. $$ RIO MAMBO / 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ SALSA FUEGO / 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $ TORCHY'S TACOS / 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $ TRES JOSES COCINA MEXICANA / 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

UNCLE JULIO’S / 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Southlake

MI CHULA’S / 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-8:30pm Sun-Thu.; 11am9:30pm. $$

seafood

Arlington

FISH CITY GRILL / 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

BAYOU JACK'S CAJUN GRILL / 2401 W. 7th St., Ste. 117. 817.744.8631. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$

BLU CRAB / 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$

DADDY JACK’S / 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 355 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake. 817.442.0983. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$

EDDIE V’S / 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J OYSTER BAR / 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ LONE STAR OYSTER BAR / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $

PAPPADEAUX / 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

RAZZOO’S / 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$

ROCKFISH / 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

WATERS, BONNELL'S COASTAL CUISINE / 2901 Crockett St. 817.984.1110. 11am-2:30pm & 5:30pm10pm Tues.-Sat.; 10:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $$$$

ZEKE’S FISH & CHIPS / 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

Southlake

FISH CITY GRILL / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE / 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Willow Park

FISH CREEK / 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$

southwest

Fort Worth

BLUE MESA BAR & GRILL / 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE / 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Tues.Fri.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

BUFFALO WEST / 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370. mo.-wed. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$$ LANNY’S ALTA COCINA MEXICANA / 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ LONESOME DOVE WESTERN BISTRO / 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ MICHAELS RESTAURANT & ANCHO CHILE BAR / 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am

Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $

REATA / 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

THE TAVERN / 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$ TillmAN's RoAdHousE / 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Sat.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Willow Park

clEAR foRk sTATioN / 4971 E. I-20 Service Road N. 817.441.1551. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. Lunch, 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner, 5pm10pm Tue.-Sat. $$-$$$

steaks

Arlington mAc’s sTEAks & sEAfood / Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm10pm Sun. $-$$

TRAil dusT sTEAk HousE / 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$

Fort Worth

BoB’s sTEAk ANd cHop HousE / 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ THE cApiTAl gRillE / 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch 11:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun.; lounge open daily. $$$$ cATTlEmEN’s sTEAk HousE / 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$ dEl fRisco’s douBlE EAglE sTEAkHousE / 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$ gRAcE REsTAuRANT / 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$

H3 RANcH / 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$

HoffBRAu / 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ THE kEg sTEAkHousE & BAR / 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pmmidnight Mon.-Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$$ mERcuRY cHop HousE / 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 3pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $$$

m&m sTEAkHousE / 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

RAY’s pRimE sTEAk & sEAfood / 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.732.1614. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Sun. $$-$$$$

Risck Y’s sTEAkHousE / 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800.11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

RuTH’s cHRis / 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ silVER foX sTEAkHousE / 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$

Granbury

BuffAlo gAp sTEAkHousE ANd cANTiNA / 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471.11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Grapevine /Southlake/Colleyville

J.R.’s sTEAkHousE / 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$

kiRBY’s sTEAkHousE / 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$

old HickoRY sTEAkHousE REsTAuRANT / Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$$$

Weatherford

THE Wild musHRoom sTEAk HousE ANd louNgE / 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. 11am-2pm Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$-$$$$

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FINISH THE FIGHT

Ofw flashback

People and events that shaped our city

Honoring our Freedom July 26, 1955

nly a decade after World War II, these young baby-boomers revel in the levity of summer testing their architectural finesse in a sandbox. Sparky Jones and freddy drysdale, pictured above, enjoy daisy lane’s oakhurst triangle Park as they add the finishing touches on their alamo sandcastle. the charming neighborhood of oakhurst was established in 1923 when fort Worth businessmen John P. King and Henry King began developing the 175-acre area. It’s one of few places in fort Worth that has not changed much. children still run through sprinklers in the summer and happily scramble to gather pecans in the fall.

Courtesy Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas

A VAluAble business PArtner

Grapevine residents Mike and Buffy Curtis know a thing or two about purchasing autos. As the CEO/principal for Fleetserve, Fleetserve Rail, Emergency Plumbing Service and Grapevine Leasing, Mike handles dozens of auto acquisitions and sales for his companies each month. And to help assist him with both his personal and professional car needs, Mike turns to Park Place Motorcars Grapevine.

Throughout the years, this Grapevine entrepreneur has bought an array of autos from the award-wining dealership, including his recent purchase of two 2013 MercedesBenz GL550s, one Mercedes-Benz 2013 ML350, one Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLS and 22 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans. He appreciates the Sprinter Vans for both their integrity and durability: “We have employed literally hundreds of domestic vans over the years, and we’ve found the Sprinters to ultimately be more dependable and less expensive in the final analysis to acquire, own, operate and trade.”

More than just a dealership, Mike qualifies his relationship with Park Place as that of a business vendor. “We trust them to direct us exactly when and which vehicles need to be replaced,” he said. “They manage our business relationship in our interest with absolute confidence. ... And being able to have them represent (our personal vehicles) is a special added value.” As if that weren’t enough, the CEO also appreciates the dealership’s effort to conduct its business with the highest integrity, competence and confidence. “Everybody needs an excuse to hang around the Park Place dealership once or twice a week,” he said. “If they would install a noteworthy chef, I’d go there with my friends on Saturday night.”