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July 2014
Most Decadent Desserts in Fort Worth
There is much dispute about who actually should be credited with the phrase, “Life is short; eat dessert first,” but we all agree with the sentiment. On our list of the 23 most decadent desserts around town, you are sure to find many of your own favorites, as well as a few desserts that will make you realize just how sweet life can be. by Courtney Dabney
60 Free-Wheelin’ Women An intersection of fierce and feminine, these 10 motorcycle-loving ladies are all about cruising down the avenues on bikes of their own. by Alison Rich
70 A Razor-Thin Margin Texas Appliance once again hosted the preliminary round on May 14 where six of the area's most talented chefs showed off their skills to attendees in two separate cooking challenges. by Courtney Dabney
74 Building for Show Suppliers for the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home are involved because it is a worthy cause and a great venue to show off their products and their expertise. by Paul K. Harral
Hometown Heroes
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Cynthia Sanford Volunteer,
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School
Although it invokes images of largerthan-life actions, more often than not, it’s the quiet deeds — the ones that don’t seize headlines or stop traffic — that define a hero. Take Cynthia Sanford, for instance. A dedicated volunteer at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School for the past three years, she is totally content working behind the scenes to help her fellow staff members mold young learners’ minds. “Knowing whatever I can do to make it easier for them to teach our future leaders, being able to witness the success and seeing it all come together at year’s end keeps me going,” Sanford said.
And while she swoops in like a speeding bullet to contribute in a big way, this super volunteer also understands the patent power of subtle gestures. “One of the things I enjoy most about my work at OMM is the reminder that a simple smile, patience and a little reassurance can totally change someone’s day,” Sanford said.
Those little reassurances, in fact, are a huge part of what makes Sanford such a hero in her academic town … and in her hometown. She, however, sees it a little differently.
“To me, the heroes are all those principals, teachers and staff who allow us to share their space, to be a part of their daily routine,” she said. “Yet they still make time to say thanks and show volunteers how much they appreciate what we do for them. So I share the honor.”
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If you ask me, we have thIs whole dessert thIng backward. Brownies should be the first course to any meal as far as I’m concerned. Yep, I was that kid at the party who asked for the corner piece with the most icing. As I grew up and my metabolism slowed down, I can’t partake as I used to but still enjoy the occasional sugar therapy.
I’m not ashamed to admit that of the 23 local desserts featured in our cover story (page 44) this month, I’ve tried nearly all of them. While it is unfathomable to ask me to choose just one, if hard pressed for my last meal request, I would ask for Chef Molly McCook’s Lemon Molten Cake from Ellerbe. It’s similar to the familiar chocolate molten cake but with a citrusy twist. Warm lemon cake encompasses a gooey white chocolate filling. A fresh blueberry compote and cream surround the cake, and then it’s dusted lightly with powdered sugar. One bite will make you smile. Because the menu is seasonal, I’m not sure how long this taste of heaven will be around. So I would seize the moment and order one while you still can.
This month we also feature several local women who never think twice about seizing the moment. Eleven “motorcycle mamas” are spotlighted in Free-Wheelin’ Women on page 60. From plastic surgeons and attorneys to administrators and soccer moms, these (some might say) unlikely characters love nothing more than taking to the open road in their free time. In fact, female riders are embracing this pastime at a staggering rate.
In the story, one of the ladies says it best: “It’s a leveling thing; everybody is the same. It doesn’t matter if you’re an attorney, a physician, a landscaper. Everybody is part of the fraternity, the sorority. Nobody talks about what they do for a living — they talk about their greatest ride, longest ride, scariest ride. It’s all about what they do with their bikes.”
So this summer, try throwing caution (and calorie counting) to the wind and indulge in some of the sweetest gifts our area has to offer.
Jennifer Casseday-Blair Executive Editor
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Baker Rising
My grandparents danced on the roof at least once a month. When they let me go with them, I was thrilled to be so high and could see so far. Now, I can see the Baker from our ranch. I'm excited about the plans to restore it. —Texas Red Raider
Two things have to happen. No.
1—They have to have the financing in order to renovate and open it. No. 2—There has to be a draw for people to come to Mineral Wells and stay at the Baker. What are the odds that both things will happen? I would put it at no more than 20-25 percent. But, we shall see. —Anonymous
As one of the managing partners of the Baker Hotel, I would like to compliment Gail for writing a story that not only speaks to the history of the hotel and how amazing it will be for the community of Mineral Wells when it is restored but also for her accuracy in depicting the challenges of financing such a project.
Over the years, I have been interviewed multiple times with many publications updating the community on the status of the project, but this is the first time I have seen the article written in a fashion that recognizes how the hotel touches so
many lives. Thank you for your interest in the Baker Hotel. —Chad M. Patton, Vice President, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Getting the Word Out
Thank you for sharing the CASA story and the hard work of DD Holmes with your readers. We, at CASA, very much appreciate your hard work. —Teddi Knox Wiggins
Thank you again for your great piece in Fort Worth, Texas magazine. What an exciting opportunity to get the word out to a new audience; we cannot thank you enough.—Natalie Chapa, Company Manager, Amphibian Stage Productions
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Having lived in the DFW Metroplex for the majority of her life, summer intern Kacie Galloway is a Texas native. She is now a Fort Worth resident, although she finds herself in Northwest Arkansas most of the year as she attends John Brown University where she is pursuing a degree in Communications. Kacie serves as an editor at her school newspaper and is considering a career in magazines or reporting. This month, Kacie writes about the TCU baseball team’s success and the new Kent & Co. Wines on Magnolia Ave. To read Kacie’s pieces, turn to page 17.
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Brian Byrd, M.D. will be contributing his medical expertise on a regular basis. Brian is the owner of Texas Family Medicine, a primary care clinic located in Harris Southwest Hospital, Fort Worth. He is board certified in Family Medicine and also the medical director for Encompass Hospice. This month he tackles the issues surrounding Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). To see his medical column, turn to page 86.
3 Regular contributor Gail Bennison is a North Texas journalist who writes from her lake home in Little Elm, Texas, on the shores of Lake Lewisville. She enjoys writing about people, art and culture, and history, Fort Worth’s Western heritage, in particular.
Bennison is a devoted mom to two grown children, Blake and Lindsay, and Nana to two grandchildren, Ryan and Allison. This month Gail contributes several stories about interesting local personalities. See her work on pages 18, 30, 34, 90 and 138.
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Courtney Dabney is a hometown girl, with degrees from Arlington Heights (where she now serves on the PTSA), TCU and Dallas Theological Seminary. She published her first book, Praying for Miracles: Exploring the Rational and Biblical Basis for Believing in Wonder-Working God, just more than a year ago. With a background in hotel and restaurant management, she has served as our food critic for the past five years. In addition to the dish reviews this month (pages 134 and 136), Courtney also wrote our cover story about the area’s most decadent desserts (page 44).
5 Lexi Johnson is a senior journalism major at TCU. She aspires to work in all outlets of journalism to exercise all of her creativity. After moving to Fort Worth in January, she loves learning more about the city and meeting new people. Her favorite part of Fort Worth is the landscape of the Trinity Trails where she regularly walks her dog, Roo. She has a passion for fashion and a love for local product, which made her the perfect editorial intern to assign our travel bag style feature this month (page 38).
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Allana Wooley, one of our brilliant summer interns, is a native Texan who only found her love for Fort Worth when she enrolled at TCU. Now a rising senior, Allana is working toward a double major in Anthropology and Writing. While she stubbornly refuses to admit to her impending graduation, she hopes to make a life writing or publishing. She plans to find a job teaching or writing overseas so she can spend her free time reading, running and exploring. This month Allana writes about some of the latest happenings in our Scoop section (page 20) and about how 45 local eighth graders gave Fort Worth South a recent makeover with their public art installations (page 31).
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Exclusive Footage
There’s always more to the story in our video exclusives found at fwtx.com/videos. This month, we do a restaurant profile on Little Red Wasp. You will meet the chef and get a sneak peek inside this popular eatery.
Chef ProfIles
The magazine captured a rare look at our chef finalists for the 2014 Top Chef competition. To see one-on-one interviews with each of the chefs about their backgrounds and culinary philosophies, visit fwtx.com/videos.
Chef Impersonator
Inspired by her trip to the local Cowtown Farmers Market, Nancy Farrar cooks up a beautiful meal made from things she found. To see Nancy’s cooking spot, visit fwtx.com.
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Top Chef Finals
Don’t miss the excitement on July 10 when Fort Worth, Texas magazine will name the city’s 2014 Top Chef. The competition is especially fierce this year, and things are heating up. To be a part of the action at Cendera Center, visit fwtx.com and get your tickets now.
Culinary Awards
Culinary Awards
Now is your chance to reward your favorite places in town by nominating them for listing in the 2014 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Culinary Awards, scheduled for publication in November. Give us your opinion on categories ranging from appetizers to wine lists.
Staying connected with the latest local happenings
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car bar
The creative entrepreneurs behind Frank k ent Motors have added yet another exciting venture to their na M es, but this time it is not in the form of a dealership.
Frank Kent Motor’s owners Will Churchill and Corrie Watson have transformed an old typewriter repair shop at 1101 W. Magnolia Ave. into a two-story wine bar called Kent & Co. Wines. The bar carries more than 200 labels from $8 to $4,000 per glass, eight craft beers on tap and an original list of creative mocktails. In addition to drinks, customers can also enjoy fresh cheeses, decadent desserts and standard charcuterie fare. The vision behind Kent & Co. Wines is to create a space to enjoy yourself before or after dinner.
The bar was inspired by the owners’ desire to reach people who would not normally set foot in a car dealership. As Churchill said, “In today’s world you have to be relevant
and stay relevant. We hope that Kent & Co. will become a part of the fabric of the neighborhood.”
The uniquely styled space features patio seating, a large interior space with garage door-style windows and a two-story rack displaying the company’s latest car models to stimulate interest. In addition to enjoying the refreshments and atmosphere, starting July 1 customers can drop their vehicles off for service at Kent & Co. in the morning and return to pick them up in the afternoon. With convenient shuttle services to transport them to and from work, customers will have a hassle-free, enjoyable experience at Kent & Co. Wines whether they need their car serviced or just come by for a glass. —Kacie Galloway | photos by Brian Hutson
mr. Speaker
| by gail Bennison |
J im Wright, 56th Speaker of the United State S h o US e of r epre S entative S , said that many years ago, he read in his old King James Bible a scripture taken from the Sermon on the Mount. “As best I remember, it said: ‘Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.’ I recall thinking at the time significant it was that the scripture did not say ‘Let your light so shine that others may see you performing good works and glorify you as one heck of a great guy.’ The purpose of good works, in other words, is not to get bragged on.”
On May 13, Wright, 91, was named Fort Worth’s outstanding citizen for 2013 at the Exchange Club’s 85th annual Golden Deeds Award banquet at the Fort Worth Club.
And he was bragged on.
“If I’m honest with you,” he said to the gathering that evening, “I guess I’m going to have to let you in on a little personal confession: Being bragged on . . . I like it! I eat it up! But if I’m really honest, I have to say, ‘I need to be thanking you, not the other way around.’”
Wright’s two successors as representatives of the 12th Congressional District – Democrat Pete Geren and Republican Kay Granger – were the key speakers. Fort Worth attorney Dee Kelly, a long-time friend of the former speaker, served as emcee.
Geren, who also served as U.S. Army Secretary and is now president and CEO of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, said, “Over the decades, this club has honored many members of the ‘Greatest Generation.’ So few remain with us today, but their legacy shapes our today . . . our every day. It was a generation that triumphed over every obstacle put in its path, meeting its match only in the war of attrition waged by Father Time,” he said. “Jim Wright was a standard-bearer of the Greatest Generation.”
Wright was born in Fort Worth, a city he represented in Congress from 1955 through 1989. After serving in the Army Air Corps, he was elected to the Texas Legislature at 23. At 26, he became the youngest mayor in Texas when voters chose him to head their city government in Weatherford, his boyhood home.
Wright was elected to Congress at 31, serving 18 consecutive terms. He authored major legislation in the fields of foreign affairs, economic development, water conservation, education and energy. He received worldwide recognition for his efforts to bring peace to Central America.
Under Wright’s leadership over the historic 100th Congress, he helped fashion the beginnings of an effective war on drugs and assisted in the legislation of the first major trade bill in 50 years. Landmark legislation was passed during that session on shelter for the home-
less, safer highways and bridges, affordable housing, clean water, catastrophic medical assistance for the elderly and clean water.
He served under eight American presidents. Wright served 10 years as Majority Leader before being sworn in as Speaker on January 6, 1987. He was re-elected as Speaker in January, 1989.
Geren says he can think of nothing that reveals Wright’s character with more clarity than his choice of work after Congress. “He could have chosen to stay in Washington and make a fortune as a consultant,” Geren said. “Instead, he chose to move back to Fort Worth and write and teach at TCU. The former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives chose to teach school. For those looking to understand the heart of Jim Wright, that says it all.”
Wright inspired hundreds of young people by teaching a class on Congress and the presidents at Texas Christian University from 1991 until 2010. “Teaching is rejuvenating, and I just hope the students enjoyed it half as much as I did,” Wright said.
“It’s truly remarkable to think that all of these changes to our city and developments to Fort Worth happened during Jim Wright’s time in office,” Granger said.
“And, for every one of the defense contracts secured, federal buildings constructed, airports and roads built, it took community support and strong leadership by people like Jim Wright to make it all possible. If there was anyone ever worthy enough of our sincere gratitude and appreciation for a lifetime of service to Fort Worth, it’s certainly Speaker Jim Wright.”
Wright said that he has three wishes for the nation: “For greater political kindness, respect and understanding among our public practitioners, for a nationwide pool of greater educational attainment in the coming generations, and for a more concentrated effort to preserve and protect this precious planet Earth may seem utopian and humanly unattainable. Perhaps they even may be. But we must keep working to make them more and more nearly attainable.”
Dee Kelly quoted Albert Einstein in describing Wright: “‘Always try to become a person of value.’ Jim Wright has always been a person of value. These past gold deeds winners represent the same high quality of leadership as their predecessors.” Kelly said. “Jim is exactly the same as he was when he was in Congress, except that he is a little older. He is still personable, bright and energetic. He is also one of 53 people in American history to hold the office of U.S. House Speaker and the third Texan to ever hold that high position.”
A Whiskey Toast
Firestone and Robertson Distilling Co. has outgrown its 901 West Vickery home in just four years, prompting the whiskey brewery to expand. Leonard Firestone and Troy Robertson, founders and owners, have their sights set on the historic Glen Garden Golf and Country Club property, hoping to create a farm-like, experiential space for tours, tastings and distilling.
Firestone and Robertson spent a year looking for the right property to expand onto before finding the Glen Garden property.
“There is a real scenic value,” Firestone said. “There is a beautiful lake and view of downtown. It’s great for business operations and perfect for the type of events we are interested in hosting.”
The property is currently under contract and working its way through the city’s rezoning process. With a goal to close this sum-
New City Manager
David Cooke: By the Numbers
After less than an hour of deliberation, David Cooke was unanimously voted in as Fort Worth’s new city manager, May 20.
This vote ends the search initiated by City Manager Tom Higgins’ retirement announcement last October. Higgins had been with the city for 30 years.
Fort Worth first narrowed the field to four candidates in February before striking these and beginning again, determined to find a perfect fit. Cooke, a finalist for the city manager position in Dallas earlier this year before the position was filled inter-
mer, the owners hope Glen Garden would join West Vickery as an operational site within 18 months.
With greens dating to 1912, Glen Garden has had a significant impact on the world’s golf community as well as Fort Worth’s. World Golf Hall of Fame members Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson even got their start caddying on Glen Garden greens. Though his professional career took him to courses all over the world, Nelson maintained that the course’s back nine was the most unique golf layout in the world.
Glen Garden declined to comment on the sell.
Firestone and Robertson have a genuine respect for the course’s history and a deep love for Fort Worth. They plan on preserving tradition by displaying memorabilia and trophies and, possibly, preserving a few holes. Firestone and Robertson hope to become as emblematic of Fort Worth as Glen Gardens is.
The duo founded the distillery in 2010 after discovering a mutual love for old-fashioned craftsmanship and a passion for whiskey.
“Priority No. 1 was to stay local,” Firestone said. “Every bottle we produce, we are required to print where we operate from. We felt it was absolutely necessary to have Fort Worth, Texas on the label.”
The Fort Worth zoning commissioners issued a tie vote in June in the proposed conversion of the country club into a distillery. The case goes to the city council on July 15.
Allana Wooley
nally, was among the three new finalists announced in May. Cooke is known for his accountability and transparency with budgets, as well as his penchant for collaboration and efficiency.
Cooke hails from North Carolina and is expected to start his new position with the city by late June or early July.
13; years Cooke worked as county manager for Wake County, North Carolina 21:12; ratio of city employees, Fort Worth to Wake County
13; successful bond referenda Cooke led as Wake County manager
30; total years of municipal government experience over the course of Cooke’s career
3;hours the Fort Worth council interviewed Cooke before his unanimous selection
11; years employed by Charlotte, North Carolina in various positions, including budget analyst and manager of internal operations
2; degrees Cooke holds, a bachelor of arts and master’s in public administration from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill —Allana Wooley
Horned Frog Baseball
The City of Fort Worth is proud of the Texas Christian University baseball team, and for good reason. With their dedication and hard work, the team clinched a spot in the 2014 College World Series. TCU is performing much better than last year when it struggled to achieve a 29-28. Despite their poor performance last year, the team has done well in the past, being just one of 13 teams to play in 10 of the last 11 regional tournaments.
Most notably, the Horned Frogs earned a No. 7 seed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association through their recent landmark victory against Oklahoma State (45-16) in the Big 12 Conference tournament title game.
“It is an awesome achievement, and it’s a great achievement for our conference,” said TCU coach Jim Schlossnagle, who has headed the team to the postseason nearly every year since he filled the position.
“These guys have earned it,” he said. “Most of the guys on this team had to go through a nightmare last year.”
This is the school’s first national seed in history, making this a truly historic year.
The team had hoped to achieve a national seed, where they would be ranked among schools like the University of Texas, Louisiana State University and others. Prior to their national seed, Baylor Bears coach Steve Smith expressed his support for TCU’s national ranking.
“I think they do everything really well,” Smith told the StarTelegram after losing to the Horned Frogs in three out of four
games. “I just think they’re a national seed.”
In the final game of the Fort Worth Super Regional, the Frogs rallied from a one-run deficit in the ninth inning to win 6-5 for their spot in the College World Series. The turnout was incredible. In fact, the game broke postseason attendance records.
Kacie Galloway
Wahoo!
They say everything is bigger in Texas, but everything is biggest in North Texas. At least when it comes to waterslides.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor debuted the Wahoo Racer over Memorial Day weekend. The new attraction is the largest multi-lane water slide complex in the world.
The Wahoo Racer is a two-tiered, slide mat racer featuring six brightly colored tubes that take the rider on quick, winding twists and plunge them into stomachdropping turns. The tubes come back together at the end of the ride and shoot the rider onto one of six parallel racing lanes. Each ride features a countdown and is timed, so friendly competition can be both fair and fierce.
Standing 60 feet off the ground, riders launch headfirst into the tubes on water toboggans, reaching speeds of up to 40 feet per second. According to Six Flags, these speeds help the Wahoo Racer handle 150 riders per lane per hour, so patrons can compete with friends and family over and over again.
Besides the thrilling addition of the Wahoo Racer, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is also adding a retail location, a season-pass processing facility and is redesigning its restrooms for the busy summer season. —Allana Wooley
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the rest of france
Planning a getaway to France is a tricky endeavor when one considers the dense concentration of culture, history and possibility that span the entire country.
| by Kyle whitecotton |
It’s easy to understand then why so many travelers head straight for Paris and forgo those outof-the-way locales beyond that great city. But consider for a moment that your time in France is limitless, your gas tank is never empty and your rail pass is inexhaustible. Where would an adventure like that take you in such a magnificent landscape?
For starters, you would stumble upon the picture-postcard town of Annecy tucked away in the Rhone-Alps region where snowcapped mountains backdrop pavement cafes, where colorful gardens soften the stone contours of ancient castles and where outdoor adventure is laced with the prospect of lakeside leisure.
You would find yourself cruising down Burgundy’s Route des Grands Crus wine
road running straight through the region’s best appellations, where beautiful villages like Volnay, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet and Vosne-Romanee adorn the route and offer their own wealth of exploits. But you would find it hard to beat the colorful charm of Beaune in the heart of Burgundy. Here a self-guided tour through the cellars of Marché aux Vins offers visitors a taste of wines from around the region before setting off to explore the history of winemaking at the Musée du Vin de Bourgogne.
You could head to Bordeaux, a place popularly known as the wine capital of the world. You could soon break away from that bustling city and venture out for a day of wine tasting amid the cobblestone streets and Romanesque ruins of St. Emilion, a medieval city so full of history that it’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A landscape of sloping vineyards and historic structures
The Lyonnaise bouchons remain a tradition, offering their own unique and inexpensive, albeit sometimes limited, menus alongside a French atmosphere like none other.
set the stage for a winemaking narrative that began as far back as the 2nd century.
Just a three-hour train ride from Paris would deliver you to the laid-back, artsy atmosphere of Aix-en-Provence. Here the boulevards and squares are lined with lush green trees and a seemingly endless display of stunning mansions, gushing fountains, and, best of all, a host of French terrace cafes that rival those found in Paris. Walk along the Cours Mirabeau, the town’s main thoroughfare, and rest beneath the plane-tree shade of Café le Grillon or settle in at the more classic Les Deux Garcons. Or for a taste of the tucked-away charm of Aix, leave the busy streets and visit Old Town Aix.
A French getaway beyond the confines of Paris might find you somewhere like Lyons. Settled amid a rich landscape ripe for growing great red and white wines, like the vineyards of Beaujolais and the Mâconnais region to the north and the Rhône Valley to the south and yielding culinary brilliance from the wild fish and game and locally raised livestock, Lyons, France, is a must for visitors looking to tantalize their
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Things to Know Before You Go
There seems to be a common belief that the French can be a bit rude toward American travelers. Whether this is true or not, there are a few easy steps one can take to avoid any cultural misunderstandings.
Learn the Language: You don’t have to be fluent, but it’s best to make an effort with a handful of easy French phrases. Begin with bonjour (hello), parlez-vous anglais (do you speak English?), monsieur/madame (sir/ma’am), au revoir (goodbye) and merci (thank you). If you know nothing else, you’ve at least made a courteous attempt. Just imagine if someone walked up to you and started speaking their language, presuming you could (or should) understand every word.
Remember Your Table Manners: It’s important to practice a little etiquette when eating out in France. For example, when drinking wine at a restaurant (and you will be drinking a lot of wine), don’t pour your own glass; instead, wait for the server to do it for you. Keep both hands on the table, and remember that your right hand is for your knife and your left hand is for your fork. Don’t cut the
salad, and don’t refuse a course. That’s almost always a no-no. But if nothing else, always compliment the food and respect your server.
Relax and Lower Your Voice: The French are not commonly a loud, boisterous people, so it would serve you well to follow suit when visiting their country. When touring the town, eating at restaurants, chatting in cafes or just riding public transportation, remember to lower your voice and relax. This includes shouting on your cell phone. Don’t do it.
Do Your Homework: Study the French culture before you go. Whether you read a Lonely Planet guidebook or study your Rick Steves, a little bit of knowledge will go a long way. Know what to expect and what’s expected of you. The less touristy you appear, the more you will enjoy your travels. And who knows, you might even get invited back.
untested palate. When in Lyons, your palate will revel in the bouchons. These bistro-like establishments started in the 19th century as a place for passing coachmen to stop and groom their horses while filling up on drink and food. Today the Lyonnaise bouchons remain a tradition, offering their own unique and inexpensive, albeit sometimes limited, menus alongside a French atmosphere like none other. A trip here would oblige pause at the local favorite Café des Federations, the cozy and classic Le Cafe Comptoir Abel and the alwaysbustling La Mere Jean on the popular rue des Marronniers.
Along with food and wine, France offers a wealth of archaeological attractions you would miss unless you strayed far enough from Paris. Take, for example, the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux in the Dordogne, the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne in the south of France, the Grand Roman Theatre of Lyons and the Chartres Cathedral, believed to be the finest Gothic cathedral in the country. But the highest concentration of such sites is the Brittany region, a landscape filled with mystic forests and meandering rivers assembled across
France’s westernmost promontory. When it comes to basking in the beauty of French landscapes, look no further than the island of Corsica where an ever-changing setting of white sandy beaches and halfmoon bays flirt with lush green forests that climb to towering jagged mountaintops overlooking sparkling hilltop villages unrivaled anywhere in the Mediterranean. The beaches of Corsica are what seduce most visitors and for good reason. Simply put, there are no bad beaches in Corsica. From the spacious local favorite Capo de Feno to the wild and out-of-the-way Barcaggiu, you’ll be hard-pressed to settle on your favorite. Just know that the beaches are only the beginning here. Home to the challenging GR20 hiking trail—a rugged, 180-kilometer, 15-day traverse across the island—Corsica is as much for trekkers and adventure-seekers as it is for sunbathers.
Although it’s easy and completely reasonable to think first of Paris when you think of a France-bound getaway, remember that beyond the more familiar French landscapes lies a vast and remarkable realm of history, culture and endless opportunity worthy of an extended departure.
Bob’s Steak & Chop House is not just a meal, it’s an experience. From the upscale atmosphere and top-notch service to the extensive wine list and prime ingredients, Bob’s exceeds its reputation from the moment you walk in the door. Visit your local Bob’s in the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. bobs-steakandchop.com
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local Ghoul
Fort Worth actor Michael Goggans developed serious acting chops from 38 years on stage at Hip Pocket Theatre under the direction of the theatre’s co-founders, Johnny and Diane Simons. In fact, Goggans has played so many characters that he can’t remember them all.
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It’s doubtful, however, that he or anyone else will soon forget his macabre portrayal of “The Ghoul” in WGN America’s new bewitching miniseries Salem
Set in the precarious world of 17th century Massachusetts, Salem delves into what really fed the town’s infamous witch trials and uncovers the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the shroud of this period in American history.
In Salem, witches are real, and they are scary. This definitely is a “mature audiences only” television show.
In January 2014, Xander Berkeley, who co-stars as Magistrate Hale, was advising Salem’s co-creator Adam Simon on casting. Fort Worth film producer Tom Huckabee suggested Goggans for a character called The Ghoul.
“I took an iPhone shot of Mike and texted it to Xander, who texted it to Simon,” Huckabee said.
Based on the job, Huckabee was able to get Goggans signed with Dallas agent Linda McAlister. Everyone was shocked that Goggans didn’t have a cell phone or a computer, and that almost torpedoed the deal, Huckabee says. “We got over that hump by having me handle
most of the communications. I guess that makes me his manager,” he said.
Goggans, 61, still doesn’t own a computer and uses his cell phone for emergencies only.
Googans says he’s still trying to discover more about his character. “I definitely consider him human, but somewhere down the road he got lost along the way. I think the war had a lot to do with it, and somehow or another, for some reason, he’s gotten involved with the witches,” he said.
“And he’s not like real high on their list of people. Mary Sibley is the top-dog witch, and The Ghoul does what Mary Sibley tells him to do, no questions asked. Everybody should be afraid of Mary,” he said laughing. “And everybody is.”
Berkeley admits they were going out on a limb casting Goggans. “He’s a local hero in Fort Worth but never had really gotten out of town,” he said. “With Tom’s word being enough to go on, I went to bat for Michael. I knew I was going to have scenes with him and didn’t want to go to local casting because you never know what you’re going to get. I knew The Ghoul would be an important part of the show, and I’m really thrilled with the way it worked out. He’s great to work with.”
After filming Salem, Goggans shot Little Texas, a film directed by Dallas Producer’s Association president Christopher Bigbie and produced by Adam Deitrich, Fort Worth actor, writer and producer, former development director of Hip Pocket Theatre, and Devin Edwards. In the film, Goggans plays an abusive meth addict whose debtors are coming to collect. “I’m sure when local directors catch a glimpse of Michael’s screen presence and immeasurable talent, he’ll be shooting films in Texas and elsewhere for a very long time,” Deitrich said.
Salem aired on April 20 on television’s highly competitive Sunday night. WGN’s first original scripted series ranked as the network’s best telecast performance in more than seven years. It has been signed for a second season. The series is co-created and written by awardwinning Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, who serve as executive producers alongside Prospect Park’s Josh Barry and Jeff Kwatinetz and David Von Ancken. Salem hails from Fox 21, the prolific cable production division of 20th Century Fox Television.
Gobsmacked!
Fort Worth South received a makeover on May 20, thanks to the creative contributions of 45 area eighth graders. Part of the LeaderKids program, these students partnered with Leadership Fort Worth, Fort Worth South, Inc., local property managers, and artist consultants to create the public art installations in an event appropriately titled "Gobsmacked."
The art installations were the culmination the of a yearlong leadership development program, LeaderKids. LeaderKids has recruited students from the 23 area middle schools since 1995, meeting once a month to visit colleges and local employers, culminating in a year-end volunteer project.
LeaderKids’ first year to include a community art installation, the students’ artistic appropriations of walls, trees, and other neighborhood landmarks will remain on display indefinitely.
“The idea is that the kids leave the community better than they found it,” Mariem Harris, volunteer executive director of LeaderKids, said. “It’s exciting to find out you have that power so young.”
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$11.99 (paperback)
Despite state law banning casinos and card rooms, Texas is a poker state. Old-timers like Doyle Brunson traveled the state in the ’50s and ’60s seeking out action – occasionally finding themselves looking down the barrel of a gun. In the last decade, a new kind of poker frontier opened, and Fort Worth was part of the Wild West of online poker.
As online poker rose in popularity, a small group of teenagers began taking advantage of math in single-table tournaments called “sit and gos.” Utilizing each other’s data and experience through online forums, many of these poker brainiacs ditched college for life on the Internet poker felt. Barely able to drive, the “Ship It Holla Ballas” (as their crew became known) began playing high stakes online, mathematically managing as many as 12 tables at once. Much of the action centers on Raptor (the authors use the players’ online names), an Arlington kid who drops out of TCU. Fort Worth would eventually become home to several of the crew as they bet virtual poker chips for hours.
Describing the half-million-dollar house Raptor and a friend buy in Fort Worth, the authors note: “… the poker magazine Bluff dispatches a reporter to check it out. He writes about the two 73-inch plasma TVs mounted side by side in the living room, the six Xbox 360s scattered throughout the house, the full-time personal assistant who makes sure the dishes get washed and the bills get paid, the young poker players’ habit of tipping visiting laborers and deliverymen with crisp $100 bills and $200 bottles of Johnny Walker Blue.”
With cash to burn, the Holla Ballas travel the world playing for high-stakes combined with women, alcohol, fast cars, and lots of online poker. The irony is that while these teenagers seek out thrilling lifestyles, guilt sets in when not playing online. The money lost by just going to a movie causes mental anguish, so most of their time involves sitting in a house or hotel playing online. That luxurious lifestyle proves elusive, and the added mental stress of major downswings becomes too much for some.
The authors combine exotic locales, rags-to-riches stories, and the harsh reality of life as a professional gambler. Ship It is a fantastic read for poker fans and non-fans alike.
Q&A with Jonathan Grotenstein
Can you describe these guys’ scene in Fort Worth? One of our two main characters, David (Raptor) Benefield [who made the final table at the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2013], was from Fort Worth. His mom was an associate dean of Nursing at TCU. David attended The Oakridge School in Arlington and planned to attend TCU but discovered serious poker during the summer between high school and college. A friend of his took him to a local card room called the Poker Box, where he used a fake ID to sit down and play. He wound up going to the Poker Box so often that summer that the owner sold him a share of the business. I don’t know too much about what the scene was like — the games at the Poker Box sounded like they were fairly low stakes but the Fort Worth area has a long and storied relationship to poker: Benny Binion (the father of the World Series of Poker) and Johnny Moss (the first true poker legend) met as paperboys in Dallas. The underground clubs in that area were a vital part of the “circuit” that the old-school road gamblers used to travel to ply their trade.
What do you think this adds to the poker lore of Texas? Texas’s importance to poker lore doesn’t need much burnishing it’s Texas Hold’em, after all, that decides the World Series of Poker’s Main Event. In terms of affecting/ inspiring the Internet generation, there was
an infrastructure in place that gave the kids who lived there a chance to experience brick-and-mortar poker, which probably helped them to fall in love with the game more thoroughly than online poker would have on its own.
How did the idea for this book come about? The idea first presented itself at the 2006 WSOP. I was playing in a $1,500 tournament and had a couple of kids at my table who couldn’t have been more than 21 or 22. Given their youth, I expected them to play the way I did when I started out: nervously, cautiously, like $1,500 was a significant sum of money. Instead, they were playing in a way that seemed crazy to me at the time, throwing in multiple raises before the flop and playing with relentless aggression. Later, sitting in a cash game, I ran into another pocket of similarly fearless kids. It took me a while to figure out what was going on, but eventually it all clicked into place: These were kids who were 18 or so when they were inspired by Chris Moneymaker’s performance at the 2003 WSOP. They wouldn’t be old enough to play in a casino or attend the WSOP for another three years, so they turned to online poker. Three years is an eternity in Internet time; by the time I ran into them in 2006, some of them had played more hands than Doyle Brunson had seen in a lifetime. I suspected at the time that the Internet was going to radically transform the status quo, providing an incredible teaching
tool to a demographic with no fear and nothing to lose.
Storms Reback (a college friend with whom I wrote All In: The (Almost) Entirely True Story of the World Series of Poker) and I started talking about writing something about “Internet kids,” but we didn’t get serious for another couple of years. Storms told me about an interview he’d done with Andrew (Good2cu) Robl Andrew wasn’t only a rising Internet star but had chronicled some of he and his friends’ adventures on a website. We contacted Andrew, who agreed to help guide us through his world; we quickly determined that we had a book on our hands, and St. Martin’s agreed.
What were your impressions of this crew? Before sitting down with the Ballas as individuals, I really expected them to be enormous ***holes. Turns out I’m the ***hole. These were, to a man, the kinds of kids you’d be proud to call your own: smart, present, unjaded, and concerned about a larger world. Much of that is probably due to their parents and upbringing, but there’s something interesting to me about the way successful poker requires one to develop a certain kind of maturity, whether it’s learning to bear the humbling highs and lows, bankroll management, or how to interact with all kinds of different people under very stressful circumstances. These kids were, in part, raised by the game and, somewhat surprisingly, wound up being better for it.
– Sean Chaffin
by Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback
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Telluride Rocks
Fort Worth entrepreneur and musician Bear Quisenberry describes the music from his band’s latest album as “Allman Brothers meets Black Crowes meets Grateful Dead, with alternative country, Austin psychobilly, a twist of Funk, and kind of like Rolling Stones.”
QuisenbeRRy and ChRis Collins sTaRTed
The band in The eaRly 1990s while aTTending Texas TeCh univeRsiT y. After graduation, Collins went to law school, ultimately moving back to Fort Worth to work for Barlow, Garsek & Simon. Quisenberry started his own company, Fort Worth-based Oso Quiz.
In 2003, they released a CD under the band’s original name, Passenger. They changed the name to Rider in 2013. For the last eight years, they’ve played local clubs as a cover band but are changing things up and returning to original music.
Rider released a new album on June 28 at Magnolia Motor Lounge in Fort Worth. All eight songs are written about or inspired by Telluride, Colo. After completing the project, they decided to donate the profits from all sales to a Telluride nonprofit, Telluride Academy.
The funds will help provide scholarships for special needs children as well as funding for after-school music programs. The name of the project is Telluride Rocks.
They learned about Telluride Academy because the family takes family vacations to Telluride. “We’ve really come to love it. It’s just such a beautiful and spiritual place,” Quisenberry said.
“When we were there last year, I was inspired to write music. Tak-
ing that inspiration, I came home with half a dozen songs about Telluride,” he said. “I thought, ‘what the heck am I going to do with all these songs about Telluride, Colorado?’” He hired some musicians and recorded the music.
“I was talking with my wife Dana about finding some way to have this benefit somebody,” Quisenberry continued. “We decided to do something that would help children. The interesting thing is that 65 to 70 percent of the children who go to Telluride Academy are from Texas. Being able to help the children there ultimately helps children here and also raises awareness for the cause. Children with cognitive, emotional and physical disabilities are not only welcome at the academy, but encouraged to participate through their inclusion program.”
In addition to the album release at Magnolia, Rider will be traveling to play the Telluride Sunset Concert Series on July 16, as well as the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon, a premier Colorado live music venue, on July 17 to raise money for the kids and promote the album. “For us to be the headliner at the Sunset series is a huge honor and a big venue to be able to promote the cause,” Quisenberry said.
Telluride Academy plans to partner with House of Blues to put on an event featuring Rider at Dallas House of Blues in September and Houston House of Blues in October.
For more information about Rider or to purchase the album, visit riderrock.com. For more information about Telluride Academy, visit: tellurideacademy.org
| by gail bennison |
Huddle up and water twice a week or less
Saving water takes a team. That’s why we want you on Team Lawn Whisperer. Let’s work together to water twice a week or less, not water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and check the Lawn Whisperer Facebook page for weekly watering advice. Ready? Break! Join the team and let’s save water. Nothing can replace it.
goodness to go
Packing a healthy lunch that your bunch will actually eat is easier than you might think.
| by alison rich |
When it comes to the mad morning rush, just coaxing your kids to roll out of bed is challenge enough, not to mention hustling them off to school before the tardy bell blares. So obviously it’s super tempting to cobble together a hodgepodge of whatever edibles you can grab from the pantry or to simply hand over money for a cafeteria-made meal. Truth be told, though, packing your brood a healthy lunch really is the best bet.
“Left to their own devices, kids at school won’t necessarily choose vegetables — they’ll choose juice or pizza. They tend to eat what their friends are eating,” said Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian with the Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine program. “If you’re packing a healthy school lunch that also tastes good, you’re giving your kids the energy they need to get through the day. And if you’re giving them things they like that are healthy, they’ll eat it.”
The key, Goodson says, is basing the meal on a simple framework — a grain, a
dairy, a protein, a fruit and a veggie, and either water or low-fat milk to drink — then mixing and matching as desired.
“Ideally you want to have some kind of whole grain, so that could be bread on a sandwich, whole-wheat crackers, pita chips. You want to have some form of protein, which could be turkey or ham or peanut butter on a sandwich. That will help them stay fuller longer,” she said, noting the dairy item can pull double duty as the protein as well. As for the fruit and veggie, those are as simple as a carton of 100 percent applesauce, and some dark leafy greens and a tomato slice on a sandwich.
If you have kiddos who balk at sandwiches, you could prep a baggie of turkey, string cheese, carrot sticks, crackers and a Greek yogurt parfait (yogurt, whole grain granola and cut-up fruit in a lidded cup).
“So it’s a lunch of side items, but you’re still covering the basic food groups,” Goodson said.
Kids also love stuff they can dip and stir, like carrots and hummus, and ap-
ples and peanut butter, she says. Another lunchbox addition that gets raves from kids (and adults): Peanut Butter Protein Bites. “They’re good for lunch or for an after-school snack,” Goodson said. “And you can easily double, triple or quadruple the recipe and freeze them.” (See sidebar for recipe.)
Varying the base of the lunch — a sandwich on Monday, a wrap on Tuesday, a pita on Wednesday — also helps keep things interesting. “That way it doesn’t look the same every day,” she said.
Peanut Butter Protein Bites
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup nonfat dried milk powder
1 cup regular rolled oats
In a bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until combined; then stir in the dried milk powder and rolled oats. Roll into golf ball-sized balls; refrigerate. Makes about 20.
On the Move
When fashion meets function
| by Lexi Johnson |
FashiOnabLe and durabLe are nOt twO wOrds MOst Of us can use tO describe Our traveL accessOries. This month, the two meet at W Durable Goods where they produce classic and modern products that are everlasting. The neutrality of leather accessories creates the perfect opportunity to add a piece of your own style to the look.
A. Navy/Olive Large Weekender Bag, $290, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
B. Natural Large Canvas Bag, $190, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
C. 1940’s WWII Recycled Medical Blanket Duffle Bag, $439, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
Recycled Firefighter Pants Dopp Kit, $79, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
Striped Accessory Bag, $36, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
Tan & Brown Travel Clutch (2), $79 each, Passport Case, $32, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
Green Flat Zipper Bag, $24, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
Navy Dopp Kit, $59, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
English Leather Belt, $79, W Durable Goods, wdurablegoods.com
That’s what the farm-to-table movement is all about. Putting locally produced, fresh foods onto our collective tables.
In an effort to support our local farmers, ranchers and food artisans, I took a trip to the Cowtown Farmer’s Market to gather some ingredients for this month’s recipes. These folks set up shop year-round on the Benbrook traffic circle every Saturday from 8 a.m. ‘til noon. These dedicated lovers-of-the-land get up at the crack of dawn to bring us the freshest, juiciest, tastiest products, all grown or raised right here in, or on, Texas soil. The Cowtown Farmer’s market is Fort Worth’s original producer-only farmer’s market, which means that everything sold there is either grown, raised or produced within 150 miles of Fort Worth. And they’ve been here for more than 30 years.
On any given Saturday, the farmers and vendors at the market sell an ever-changing array of locally grown fruits and vegetables, raw honey and honeycomb, homemade jams (including my new favorite, Sizzling Strawberry Habanero), grass-fed meats, cut flowers, herbs, flower and vegetable plants, cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses, tamales, soaps and bath products, and water buffalo. Yes, water buffalo. Not to be confused with Bison, which are North American buffalo. It’s believed that the modern-day water buffalo are descendants of the wild water buffalo from India and Pakistan. Both are very lean and low in cholesterol and require much shorter cooking times. The buffalo meat at the Market is from the folks at Battlefield Bufala LLC, located right here in Azle, Texas.
This month I’m using ground buffalo meat in a dish I’ve been making for years, my almost-famous meatloaf sliders, on sweet, buttery King’s Hawaiian Rolls. The meatloaf sliders are accompanied by oven-roasted yellow squash and Red Candy Apple Onions, and a fresh kale and spinach salad, all from the folks at Scott Farms.
| by nancy farrar | photography by alex lepe |
Buffalo Meatloaf SliderS, Grilled Yellow SquaSh and red CandY apple onionS, and Kale and SpinaCh Salad
Meatloaf Sliders
• 2 pounds ground buffalo (or lean ground beef if you prefer)
• 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
Sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper or 10 turns of the pepper grinder
• 1 package Kings Hawaiian Rolls (slider-size)
to make the meatloaf:
1. Place the ground buffalo meat and breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Place remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until nearly smooth. (I leave it just a little bit chunky.) Reserve ½ cup of the mixture to spread on top of your formed meatloaf.
3. Pour the remaining ketchup/onion mixture into the meat and breadcrumbs and mix by hand until well blended. If the mixture is too runny, add more breadcrumbs.
4. Form the mixture into a loaf shape. Place into a 9- x 13-inch pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the remaining ½ cup of ketchup mixture on the top of your loaf. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 40 minutes.
Caramelized onions (to go on top of your sliders)
• 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
Cowtown farmer’s Market
3821 Southwest Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76116
8 a.m. until noon Saturdays, year-round (Located in the parking lot of Texas Outdoors on the Benbrook traffic circle)
localharvest.org/cowtown-farmers-market-M16695
**Accept cash, checks and some vendors now accept credit cards
Fort Worth, Texas:
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Meatloaf Recipe Substitutions
If buffalo meat isn’t to your liking, use lean ground beef or half ground beef and half ground pork. You can also skip the slider buns altogether and serve your meatloaf sliced with garlic mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable — a kid favorite!
(not diced)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
To make the caramelized onions (while the meatloaf is cooking):
1. Pour olive oil into a non-stick skillet and heat until oil starts to shimmer. Add onions, salt and pepper and cook over medium to medium/low heat, stirring regularly, until onions become opaque, very soft and nicely browned. About 30 - 45 minutes.
Assemble the sliders:
1. Remove meatloaf from the pan and place it on a serving plate. Let meatloaf cool for about 15 minutes so it’s easy to slice. Slice the entire meatloaf into 1–inch-thick slices. Cut each slice into 2 or 3 square pieces, small enough to fit inside the slider rolls.
2. Place one piece of meatloaf into each Hawaiian roll, top with caramelized onions and serve. (Some may want to add a dab of ketchup or mayo on their sliders. I like mine plain.)
RoAsTed Yellow squAsh
And Red CAndY Apple onions
• 2 medium yellow squash, sliced ¼-inch thick, on the diagonal
• 2 Red Candy Apple Onions, sliced (substitute Vidalia or any yellow or red onion if these can’t be found)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Romano cheese (I prefer the saltiness of Locatelli—an Italian Romano cheese from Central Market)
1. Spread squash and onions in a single layer onto a 9- x 11-inch baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste. (A more generous portion of salt will remove much of the water from the squash and make it
This month Nancy uses ground buffalo meat in a dish she's been making for years, her almost-famous meatloaf sliders on sweet, buttery King’s Hawaiian Rolls.
brown nicely.) Bake in a 425-degree oven for 15
- 20 minutes, or until nicely browned. Sprinkle with grated Romano cheese and serve.
K Ale And spinACh sAl Ad wiTh GoAT Cheese, sunfloweR seeds, dRied CRAnbeRRies And sweeT bAlsAmiC dRessinG
• 1 cup kale, well rinsed and chopped small
• 1 cup baby spinach, well rinsed
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 2 ounces goat cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/8 cup yellow onion, sliced very thin
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
sweet balsamic dressing
• 2 cloves of garlic, passed through a garlic press
• 1 tablespoon. honey
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, honey and salt to taste, and set aside. Add the vinegar and then the oil, stirring until blended. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Makes about 1/3 cup.
2. Mix kale, spinach, cucumber, goat cheese, onion, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries in a large salad bowl. Toss with Sweet Balsamic Dressing and serve.
Most Decadent Local Desserts
There is much dispute about who actually should be credited with the phrase, “Life is short; eat dessert first,” but we all agree with the sentiment. On our list of the 23 most decadent desserts around town, you are sure to find many of your own favorites, as well as a few desserts that will make you realize just how sweet life can be.
| by Courtney Dabney | photography by Alex Lepe |
Texas Chevre CheeseCake $9
LiLi’s Doughnuts anD Coffee iCe Cream $12
What is more appealing than coffee and doughnuts? This sharable dessert (trust me...you would be embarrassed to order one on your own) consists of four handmade doughnuts and the holes served golden brown and hot from the fryer. They are dusted liberally with powdered sugar and drizzled with both chocolate and vanilla icings. Lili’s serves it with a big scoop of coffee ice cream on the side, making this sizable creation the perfect blend.
Lili’s Bistro
1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700, lilisbistro.com
Cherries Jubilee $8.95
You can only enjoy this pyrotechnic flashback dessert on Fridays or Saturdays after 5 p.m. Marinated Bing cherries are flambéed in a brandy and cherry liqueur sauce right before your eyes and served over three scoops of vanilla ice cream. Cherries Jubilee is a throwback to the ’50s and ’60s, and Lucile’s is the only place around still flaming the brandy tableside. You gotta love that one-of-a-kind Rat Pack chic.
Most cultures around the globe have some form of fried dough dessert. In Mexico City, you find the type they serve at Revolver Taco Lounge. Many Mexican-style pastries are heavy on the dough and light on the sugar, but these are dipped in a piloncillo (concentrated sugar cane with cinnamon) “honey syrup” that keeps the American sweet tooth interested. These light and crispy Buñuelos are thin, fried discs of pastry dough. They boast a rich caramel flavor, golden brown straight from the fryer like the ones you would find at a typical street fair in Mexico.
revolver Taco lounge
2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122, revolvertacolounge.com
truluck’s chocolate Bag
$19 (intended to share)
This is one of Truluck’s original desserts. Operating Partner Bo Dorton says, “We make all of our desserts in-house, and this one is pretty unique.” They start by tempering chocolate and painting the inside of a wax paper bag to create the form. “We fill the bag with layers of freshly made dense pound cake, blueberries, strawberries, our famous cream cheese icing, spiced pecans and whipped cream, then top it off with more blueberries, strawberries, spiced pecans and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint,” says Dorton. It is cut open tableside by a server, revealing the fillings, and then it is drizzled with warm Godiva chocolate sauce to complete the composition.
truluck’s 1420 Plaza Place , Southlake, 817.912.0500, trulucks.com
Black Forest cake $2.95
slice, $20 whole 8-inch cake
per
At Swiss Pastry Shop, this is their true claim to fame. They call it the “uncake” filled with crunchy layers of almond flour meringue, fresh whipped cream. The sides are decorated with chocolate sprinkles, and the top is covered with chocolate shavings. The combination is unique. It just never gets old, no matter how many slices of Black Forest that you have eaten at birthday parties, special occasions or even those little afternoon rewards that were oh-so-well-deserved. An ample slice is served frozen so the whipped cream layers slice neatly. This one is also gluten free. swiss Pastry shop 3936 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.732.5661, swisspastryonline.com
Smoked Bacon Flan With chocolate caramel $8
Chef Lanny Lancarte Jr. says, “A few years back when it seemed bacon was on every dish including sweet, I decided to do a play with it on our flan. I believe it first appeared on our menu seven years ago, and we change our menu often, so it has since disappeared but will soon reappear.” This super creamy flan is richer than most, due to the additional fat content. It harnesses a pronounced smoky bacon flavor that is unusual and not very sweet. “There is a bit of sweetness at the back end,” says Lancarte. It is garnished with pineapple brulée and praline.
lanny’s alta cocina
3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996, lannyskitchen.com
Assorted
Mochi $5
We know we included mochi ice cream twice, but we just couldn’t decide which was our favorite. An izakaya is the kind of place that friends meet after work, before catching their train home in Tokyo. Shinjuku Station is a stylish izakaya with a creative, small-plates format, styled after similar spots that you find dotted all around the world’s busiest train station. Their variation on mochi is traditional in that they are small scoops of ice cream encased in sweet rice cake and dusted lightly with rice flour, but slightly Anglicized by the ice cream flavors inside. One order is fun to share, presenting three mochi filled with vanilla, strawberry and mango.
shinjuku station
711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695, shinjuku-station.com
Mochi ice creAM $4
In Japan mochi (sweet rice cakes, pounded to a smooth but chewy consistency) are the semi-sweet treat of choice. They are served by street vendors on bamboo skewers. Traditionally, mochi are filled with red bean paste or the like. But stateside it is more common to find them filled with ice creams (because American taste buds are just not ready for red bean paste). Creamy and not-too-sugary green tea, red bean or mango-flavored ice creams are wrapped in a layer of sweet rice cake.
To say that Chef Nehme Elbitar is passionate about his uniquely flavored ice creams would be an understatement. He is obsessed. His most popular creations include: rose water, pomegranate, tamarind, Turkish coffee, spice cream, or amazing and creative combinations like avocado honey, corn and cinnamon, mango cheyenne, and chocolate jalapeño, all made in-house by the master. The flight is a surprising combination that changes daily. They are the perfect sampler for a table full of friends to share.
chadra mezza
1622 Park Place Ave., 817.926.3992, chadramezza.com
Bread PuddIng WIth cognac Sauce $7
The heavenly rectangle of bread pudding is made fresh daily and smothered in hot cognac sauce, which consists of nothing more than butter, water, cognac and sugar. They layer fresh (never day old) Texas toast and French bread in this recipe. “That is important because it makes for a lighter and moister pudding,” says Chef Franson Nwaeze. “We have tried many different variations — like raisins, fruits or chocolate, but they don’t sell. People only want the plain bread pudding with its simple ingredients like vanilla, cream and sugar,” he says. “We brown the top and bottom of each slice for presentation.”
chef Point cafe 5901 Watauga Road, Watauga, 817.656.0080, chefpointecafe.org
Lemon meringue Pie $3.10 per slice or $15.40 whole pie
Paris Coffee Shop has been ranked as one of America’s 10 Best Places for Pie by Bon Appétit and has been featured on the Food Network’s Sugar High, where their Coconut Meringue was made from scratch. But we love that tart Lemon Meringue best of all (and you can only get it on Friday, which gives a whole new meaning to TGIF). The brag-worthy, flaky crust is filled with the tartness of freshly squeezed lemons in a creamy filling. Then they mound fluffy fresh meringue, measuring just over 2 inches tall and brown it ever so slightly. One slice won’t be enough. Go ahead and order the whole pie.
Paris Coffee Shop
704 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.335.2041, pariscoffeeshop.net
DeL’S DeLight $10.00
We suggest you sip slowly on this rich and luxurious grown-up milkshake. A blend of walnut liqueur, chocolate liqueur and vanilla ice cream round out this creamy indulgence. As if we would expect anything but the best from this elegant establishment.
Del Frisco's Double eagle Steak house 812 Main St., 817.877.3999, delfriscos.com
Red VelVet Cake $7.50
Leave it to Michael Thomson to kick the classic American red velvet cake into high gear with a hint of ancho chile in his bright red batter. Even the cream cheese frosting is not your standard. It’s spiked with a dash of bourbon and pieces of his house-made ancho chile pecans. This three-layer cake is served with tart, fresh raspberry sauce on the plating. The kickin’ cream cheese frosting alone would be worth mentioning it, but Red Velvet is very popular these days, and this one is an amazing Southwestern update on the charming Southern favorite.
Michael’s Cuisine 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413, michaelscuisine.com
GiGi’s ChoColate
amaretto Cake With Drunken Cherries $7
“It’s basically a recipe from my Gigi, who passed away last year at age 99. She got it from Anne Lindberg (wife of Charles Lindberg). Apparently, he and my grandfather were fly-buddies together,” said Chef Jon Bonnell. “I love the story almost as much as the cake itself. This cake comes out with a lightly crispy crust on top and a gooey chocolate center that’s somewhat messy but packed with rich flavor.”
Bonnell gilded his grandmother’s recipe just slightly by adding a topping of Amaretto-Spiked Whipped Cream as a garnish.
Bonnell’s Fine texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Road, 817.738.5489, bonnellstexas.com
CupCakes $3
I am only featuring one cupcake place, and this is definitely the right choice. Alli B’s presentation is tantalizing with beautifully piped icings and embellishments, but unlike so many other cupcakes around town, you won’t be tempted to lick the icing and throw away the cake — it is moist and flavorful too. I would highly suggest sampling some of Alli B’s best flavors like: Maple Bacon, Orange Chiffon, Lemon Blueberry, Red Velvet, White Wedding, and Toasted Coconut.
alli B’s Bakery
8502 Benbrook Blvd., Ste. A, 817.249.2222
1030 E. Hwy. 377, Ste. 112, 817.573.4444
allibsbakery.com
ChoColate
meringue Pie $4 per slice or $30 whole pie
Owner/Baker Marche Ann Mann says, “It’s our No. 1 best seller.” There is something old fashioned and comforting about this Southern specialty, topped with endless glistening meringue that is swirled into tantalizing golden peaks. Mann describes it this way: “We’re all about the butter here at the Black Rooster. [It] makes the flakiest of piecrusts. We use 100 percent dark Belgian chocolate. It’s so smooth, creamy and yummy. So funny, we have people ask if it’s “real” meringue. They think we add marshmallow fluff. But it is 100 percent meringue piled high!”
Black rooster Bakery
2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600, blackroosterbakery.com
SmoreS in a Jar, $6.75
It is a nostalgic twist on the old campfire classic — served chilled in a Mason jar. This three-layer dessert starts with a cinnamon graham cracker crumb base; then a layer of dark chocolate pudding is added in the middle. Just before presentation, the crowning glory of fresh marshmallows is torched until golden brown. The only thing left to do is grab a spoon and fight for your fair share.
Brewed
801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545, brewedfw.com
Lemon moLten Cake $8
Summertime simply screams for citrus desserts. You’re probably familiar with molten chocolate cake, but here is Chef Molly McCook’s summery, citrusy twist on the tantalizing classic. Warm lemon cake gives way to a gooey white chocolate filling. The plate is decorated with a compote of fresh blueberries. The menu is always changing with the seasons at Ellerbe, so get a taste of the Lemon Molten Cake before it vanishes.
ellerbe Fine Foods
1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.926.3663, ellerbefinefoods.com
key Lime Pie $7
This is the most amazing Key Lime Pie anywhere. The buttery graham cracker crust has toasted pecans mixed in, adding a nutty richness and serving as a crunchy garnish. Packed with tart, freshly squeezed lime juice, the filling is creamy and delicious with flecks of lime zest blended evenly throughout. They top each generous slice with a dollop of European-style unsweetened whipped cream and more grated lime zest for good measure.
the tavern
2755 S. Hulen St., 817.923.6200, thetavernftworth.com
Dessert tacos $7.95
Chef Juan Rodriguez says this popular creation has been on Reata’s menu as long as he can remember. He begins with a crunchy sugar tuile cookie molded in the shape of a taco shell; then he fills it with Blue Bell Vanilla Bean ice cream. Two dessert tacos are plated resting in a pool of chocolate sauce and garnished with caramelized bananas, fanned strawberries, white chocolate shavings and chopped mint. He says, “When you get a taste of all those fresh ingredients in one bite, it just goes great together.”
reata
310 Houston St., 817.336.1009, reata.net
PavLova $9
Anna Pavlova was the Russian-born Prima Ballerina who took the world by storm at the turn of the last century. Her amazing turns en pointe made her appear lighter than air. A meringue-based dessert was made in her honor while Pavlova performed throughout the world. Pastry Chef Bria Downey has created her own spin on this well-traveled dessert. The baked meringue base is super light and extra crisp, filled with light whipped cream, and topped with chocolate mousse and cocoa nibs. While the garnish changes daily, you might expect to find elegant touches like Valrhona chocolate, candied hazelnuts or even a candied Frangelico “glass shard” topper.
Bird Cafe
155 East 4th St., 817.332.2473 , birdinthe.net
Lemon
CheeseCake $7
How can I describe Chef Jerrett Joslin’s Lemon Cheesecake? Joslin describes it simply as “a traditional New York-style cheesecake.” But, it is way more than that! When pressed for details, he says, “It is luscious with whole vanilla beans and fresh eggs whipped to just the right consistency. We took the recipe that we used to serve at Randall’s Gourmet Cheesecakes and tweaked it a bit. I guess you could say that it has that love factor.” At the Wild Mushroom, they serve it garnished simply with a freshly sliced lemon wheel, giving the dish a vanilla and citrus scent.
The Wild mushroom 1917 Martin Drive, Weatherford, 817.599.4935, thewildmushroomrestaurant.com
Amber Terry
Free-Wheelin’ Women
No matter their motivation, female bikers are embracing the pastime in historymaking droves. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council’s 2012 owner survey, 6.7 million (or 25 percent) of the 27 million U.S. bike operators are women. Whether physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, soccer mamas or whomever they may be, a growing stable of today’s ladies is leading the charge into the ironhorse realm. Devoted wives/ moms/professionals in their daily lives, these women aren’t afraid to buck convention (translation: jump full throttle into a traditionally male-dominated space) and (quite unapologetically, thank you very much) snag their piece of the open-road pie. Here, we introduce you to 10 such area riders who are doing just that. Smart, successful, self-confident and sweet as can be, these local ladies are also 100 percent bad to the bone.
| by Alison Rich | photography by Alex Lepe |
Deborah Kernan
Amber Terry, Vice President of Sales
KTM 200 XC
When it comes to riding, Amber Terry has earned her stripes. Starting with highperformance sport motorcycles at age 16, Terry since graduated to street bike riding and touring, road racing and off-road racing, which falls into two categories: crosscountry and endurance. Since 2006, she’s won nine championships spanning the various series. But she’s nothing if not humble about her hardcore achievements.
“When I switched from street riding and road racing to dirt, I thought I was going to be a badass. But I wasn’t. I was an amateur like everyone else,” Terry said.
(An “amateur,” however, who caught on very fast.) “I love that you get to make all these discoveries as you improve. It’s a neat experience to be at this age and still be able to learn new things.”
Besides sojourning to some of the “most beautiful places” in Texas, Terry also loves the competitive outlet that racing provides.
“When you put your helmet on, you’re 100 percent focused on what you’re doing at the moment,” she said. “That’s not something you can experience very often.”
Deborah Kernan, Criminal Defense Attorney Harley-Davidson Street Glide
A demanding law career plus two kiddos
ages 13 and 11 equals a jam-packed agenda. But that doesn’t stop Deborah Kernan from springing onto the saddle. If anything, it inspires the Parker County resident to ride her Glide on a regular basis.
“It’s empowering, it’s invigorating, it’s freeing, and it’s a great way to reflect and let go of all the stress of work,” said Kernan, who got her motorcycle license in November 2012 and started riding solo in February 2013. “But most of all, it’s just a blast. A lot of times, I ride to work and take the long way home, which takes me about two to three hours. Man, by the time I get home, I’m good to go.”
Kernan and two riding buddies (also women — one a certified registered nurse anesthetist and the other a top-level telecom exec) biked to Big Bend for a five-day stay in April. “We had a great time,” Kernan said. “It was the ultimate girls’ weekend.”
Male or female, the bond between riders is immediate and crisscrosses all lines, she says. “It’s automatic kinship. No one cares what you do for a living. Everybody is there to ride,” she said. “It’s so nice.”
Jessica Johnson, IT Project Manager
Royal Enfield G5 Electra
If you frequent West Seventh in Fort Worth, you’ve likely spotted Jessica Johnson tooling around on her Royal Enfield. She snapped up the cycle in December 2012 and has been nearly glued to it since. “Before that, I hadn’t really ridden a bike,” said Johnson, who “got the fever” after her brother bought one. “When I found this bike, I fell in love with it. It’s different. It’s kind of retro looking. It’s a respectablesized bike, but it’s still manageable for me.”
Like the rest of our ladies, Johnson cites “freedom” as a driving force behind her fascination with two-wheeled transportation. “There’s also a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie that comes along
with the [motorcycle] culture,” she said. “No matter where I go, complete strangers come up to me and start conversations and invite me into their circle to hang and talk about bikes.”
Barring any inclement weather, Johnson is quick to saddle up and cycle her heart out. “I put my purse and my computer bag on the back,” she said, “and ride every chance I get.”
Catherine Dikes, Ed.D., Educator
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
The lone three-wheeler in our gang, Catherine Dikes bought her first Harley in 2008 and converted it to a trike. “It was out of sheer necessity,” she said of her purchase decision, which happened purely on a whim. “I bought the bike to keep up with my husband, who had bought a Big Bear Chopper. No way was he going to have all the fun! Now I could join him on rides with my own set of wheels.”
All it took was a little research and a quick test ride to hook Dikes on trikes.
“I learned to drive a stick-shift when I was a teenager, so learning to shift gears on the bike was a cinch,” the Hurst resident said. “The steering was easy, parking was a breeze, no balancing act to contend with, and I could drive fast and feel the wind in my hair.”
That open-air feeling — coupled with the “fun, adventure, people, places and overall experience — still has her hopping atop her Harley as often as possible.
“You see new things, smell fresh air and feel adventurous. When you ride, you think of nothing else but what a great ride you’re having,” she said. “What’s not to love about that.”
Deborah
Knowlton,
Contract Administrator
Harley-Davidson Road King
A full-time staffer at a local commercial and residential services group, Deborah Knowlton goes the extra mile to get the
Jessica Johnson
Catherine Dikes
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job done. But on select weekends, she happily jettisons her files for miles of a different sort. Over the past two decades, in fact, the Mansfield resident has ridden pillion (on the back seat) with her husband of 35 years, Bruce.
“It’s not an everyday thing for us. We do it three or four times a year — just get on the bike and go,” she said of their Hill Country excursions. “We like to putter on the back roads and look around. … You don’t think about work, the kids, what you need to do at home. It’s so relaxing to just let go.”
It’s the freedom of riding unenclosed (vs. being cramped up in a car) that lures her — as well as the chance to spend some quality time with her main man.
“I’m kind of a pipsqueak so I’ve never really wanted to drive. I’m not comfortable holding an 800-pound bike while on my tiptoes,” Knowlton said. “But I like the big, heavy bikes and the comfort you have. So I’m perfectly happy in the passenger seat, sitting behind Bruce, hanging onto his belt loop and going where he goes. That’s part of the joy too.”
Lisa Jennett, Landscape Company Owner
Harley-Davidson Custom Deluxe
To be sure, “going fast is very appealing,” but motorcycling’s mystique runs much deeper than MPH, according to lifelong rider Lisa Jennett.
“It’s a leveling thing; everybody is the same,” Jennett said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re an attorney, a physician, a landscaper. Everybody is part of the fraternity, the sorority. Nobody talks about what they do for a living — they talk about their greatest ride, longest ride, scariest ride. It’s all about what they do with their bikes.”
And what Jennett does with hers is escape from the everyday. With husband Tank aboard his Harley Ultra Classic, the couple take to the less-traveled roads, turn up their stereos and just chill.
Lisa Jennett
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“Nobody can get to me. It’s just the noise of the music and the noise of the pipes,” she said. “One of the coolest things is you smell everything: wildflowers to dead animals, you smell it all. And you get every single temperature change, from cool to intense heat. Everything that’s going on is right in your face. And you’re not destination driven; you don’t care when you get there.”
Kim Briggs, General Manager
Harley-Davidson Street Glide
A motorcycle enthusiast since she was a young girl riding a homemade mini bike, Kim Briggs parlayed that passion into a profession. General manager at Fort Worth Harley-Davidson, Briggs says she’s seen the number of women riders like her increase markedly over the past decade.
“It’s a huge sport for women, and it’s grown so much over the last 10 years,” she said. “It’s a great way for women to let down their stress levels and be empowered to feel strong, to feel capable and to express themselves with the customizing they can do, what they can wear. It also gives them a sense of connection — not just to other bikers but to the world we live in.”
That “we” factor is a big draw for both sexes, she notes.
“It’s a brotherhood of two — or three — wheels. Male, female it doesn’t matter,” Briggs said. “I have men come up to me and ask about my motorcycle, what rides I have scheduled. Suddenly we’re on the same playing field.”
Kathleen Garza, Art Specialist
Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster 72
An avid backseat rider in the ’90s, Kathleen Garza packed up her motorcycle gear after the birth of her first child. But with her two daughters now grown and more time to do things she’s never done before, Garza is back in the saddle — and this time she’s in the driver’s seat. The Fort
Kathleen Garza
Regena Whaley
Worth ISD art specialist got her motorcycle license in April and scooped up a “sparkly purple” Sportster the following week.
Whether you’re in the front seat or the back, though, the camaraderie of the motorcycling community, Garza says, is nothing short of spectacular.
“I think the impression that many people have of bikers is that they’re troublemakers or unsavory characters. But in all the years I’ve been riding, I’ve never met a rider who’s been that way. They’re the nicest people you’d ever meet,” she said. “It’s almost like a brotherhood. If you have a bike, you’re part of it. It doesn’t matter who you are. You have the love of riding on two wheels.”
Regena Whaley, Retired Suzuki V-Strom
When she was 13, Regena Whaley asked her dad for a motorcycle. “He got me a 400cc Kawasaki, and I learned to ride on my own,” Whaley recalled.
Now 40 years hence, and Whaley doesn’t just ride on her own. A certified rider coach for Harley-Davidson, she also teaches others the art of motorcycling. “It’s really neat to see people who don’t think they can make it, make it,” said Whaley, who’s retired from a state job but has been in the military reserves for 20 years.
Her favorite thing about riding: the freedom and independence. “It’s just you and the bike. When you’re riding, you have to think about what’s down the road or around the next curve,” Whaley said. “There’s no room for the burdens and tears of what’s going on in your life because you’re always looking ahead and around you and engaging in your environment.”
As for being a woman rider/instructor, yes, she gets the occasional eyebrow raise, but it doesn’t faze her one bit.
“A lot of men think you shouldn’t be riding or shouldn’t be teaching. But it’s a
sport for everyone,” she said. “I’m a woman who drives a car, rides horses, loves dogs and, yes, I ride motorcycles. And with the women, they say, ‘Wow, you can ride that? I could never ride that.’ And I say, ‘Yes you can. If this is your dream, you can do it.’”
And finally, Emily McLaughlin, our freedom-loving, “girly biking” physician, enjoys nothing more than revving up her Harley for a weekend trek with husband Jeff and his H-D Heritage Softail. His wife’s passion for their pastime, however,
garnered Jeff a very special addition to their personal fleet two years ago.
“I got him a custom bike for his 60th birthday: a Dirico Speedster. The Dirico is made by a company owned in part by [rock star] Steven Tyler,” she said. “As a hardcore, lifelong Aerosmith fan, a bike in the garage signed by Steven Tyler is almost too much to think about. Sometimes I just want to go out there and sit on it.”
As for whether any of these 10 lovely ladies intends to hang up her helmet anytime soon and retreat from two-wheeled rolling, we think Mr. Tyler’s über-famous power ballad sums it up best Dream on.
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Jason harper Trio New American Café
Sebastien Layen Cast Iron Restaurant
A Razor-Thin Margin
Texas Appliance once again hosted the preliminary round on May 14 where six of the area’s most talented chefs showed off their skills to attendees in two separate cooking challenges.
| by Courtney Dabney | photography by Alex Lepe |
After the exciting preliminary round, four chefs move on to the final round that happens on July 10 at Cendera Center. Chef Jon Bonnell said it was the closest competition he had ever seen, and the judges were left splitting hairs trying to narrow down the field. The stage is set for an epic showdown between Sebastien Layen, who took top honors, Jason Harper, Todd Phillips and David McMillan.
Emmy award-winning sports anchor, Scott Murray, served as emcee for a lively evening full of foodie festivities, craft lemonades, beer, wine and mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres.
Our head judge for both of this year’s Top Chef events is Chef Bonnell. His namesake restaurant, Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine in
Fort Worth, has won the “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator each year since 2004 and has been consistently rated among the top restaurants in the state by Zagat. His newest restaurant concept, Waters Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine, opened in March 2013.
A Cut Above
We have six accomplished chefs in our competition this year. The first three are returning Top Chef competitors.
Jerrett Joslin hails from The Wild Mushroom in Weatherford and was one of the Top 5000 Chef personalities by Best Chef America, and was named New Chef on the Rise by Savoy magazine. He won a Wine Spectator 2013 Award of Excellence. Joslin has been the chef and owner of The Wild Mushroom for the past five years.
Top Chef preliminary round competitors (left to right): Sebastien Layen, Jerrett Joslin, David McMillan, Jason Harper, Charles Youts, Todd Phillips
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His new concept, combining a classic car museum and grill called Vintage, is set to launch soon in Weatherford.
Charles Youts’ menu is usually inspired by his organic “Chef’s Pantry Garden,” which is planted just behind the Classic Cafe where he has served as executive chef for the past 12 years. He also serves as a chef mentor in the Byron Nelson High School Academy of Culinary Arts, which has gone to nationals for the past three years. He serves up classic American cuisine and strives for harmony in every dish. Chef Youts hopes everyone who visits Classic Cafe will take home a memory, not just a meal.
Todd Phillips is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He also has more than 24 years of handson experience coming into this competition. He has served as the executive chef at J.R.’s Grill (until just recently it was known as J.R.’s Steakhouse) for the past nine years. Phillips calls his style “newcue,” which is a mixture of barbecue and Southern cuisine elevated to a higher standard.
The final three chefs in the 2014 edition may be new to Top Chef, but they are well-seasoned competitors in their own right.
David McMillan put the Meddlesome Moth on the map in Dallas and was instrumental in this year’s launch of Bird Cafe in Sundance Square. He grew up in Berkeley, Calif. The time he spent working in wine-centric regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa has only reinforced his love of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Sebastien Layen was named executive chef of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in 2011. He is a native of France and received his culinary training in Europe. It is no surprise that he specializes in French and Continental cuisines. He currently oversees all aspects of food and beverage preparation for the Omni’s restaurants, including the award-winning Cast Iron Restaurant.
Jason Harper has been the executive chef and owner of Trio New American Cafe in Colleyville for the past five years. Over the years, he has had the privilege to work with many iconic chefs, such as Susan Spicer, Bruce Auden and Martin Yan. Before opening his own restaurant, he was sous chef at Abacus in Dallas under Iron Chef winner Kent Rathbun.
Professional Palates Along with Head Judge Jon Bonnell, the judges’ table was filled by two other experts on the Fort Worth culinary scene.
Terry Chandler, also known as the “Outlaw Chef,” was born in Fort Worth in 1966. He is owner of the now-famous Fred’s Texas Cafe. Terry gathered his gourmet twists on modern ranch flair from different exposures traveling the Rocky Mountains and the Western Plains, all of which have led him to his current career.
Carol Ritchie has graced our judges’ panel for the past two years. That makes her a seasoned pro. Ritchie has been sharing her cooking tips and recipes for more than 20 years as a traveling cooking instructor. Her half-hour cable television cooking show, Cookin’ with Carol, was a 2001 James Beard Award Nominee for “Best Local Television Cooking Show.”
And They’re Off Chef Bonnell presented two skills challenges that separate the home cook from a Top Chef. First, they were instructed to demonstrate their knife skills and julienne a yellow onion, chop a purple onion into small dices and mince a shallot. They were judged for speed and accuracy. Chef McMillan completed the challenge in record time.
Bonnell said, “We’ve done our vegetable, now it’s time for our protein.” Each chef was given a whole king salmon flown in fresh that morning from the Faroe Islands. The next skill challenge was to portion two perfect fillets (Bonnell expected them to be deboned, cleaned and pretty). Some of the contestants began with the backbone first, and others removed the head and gills. Some even went belly first to get the job done. Chef Layen amazed the audience with his approach and won the challenge.
This year, there was no “secret ingredient” for the cooking challenge. In two separate rounds of three chefs each, our Top Chefs created six amazingly different dishes to wow the judges. Each chef had just 25 minutes to cook and plate five of their masterpieces.
Chef Youts microplaned orange and lime zest in a mushroom sauté. He parboiled and then grilled Brussels sprouts and decorated his plate with charred heirloom tomatoes. Judge Ritchie said she could really taste the salmon skin and appreciated that. Chandler was impressed with the well-cooked rice on the side, “since that is a difficult task in such short order.” Bonnell said, “He treated the salmon with respect, and there is a good sear on it.”
Chef Layen served oven-roasted potatoes and quartered baby
Chef Jon Bonnell acts as the head judge for the Top Chef 2014 events. He challenged the competitors to portion two perfect fillets.
artichokes with three salmon medallions atop a (very literally) hand-made dip of sour cream, lime juice, thyme and avocado.
Richie said, “It appears to be a wonderful Mediterranean plate. It is labor intensive with the warmed plate and prepped artichoke.” Bonnell agreed, “If you can get an artichoke from start to finish in this time frame, I am impressed.” He also loved the little bit of spice from the addition of red peppercorns.
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Chef McMillan sautéed potatoes, Belgian endive, onions and brocollini in olive oil to use as a base. Then he seared his salmon filets on a piping hot griddle to achieve the perfect golden crust. He topped the plate with a spoon of maple syrup gastrique. Bonnell admired the “gorgeous crust” that he said added texture to the dish. Chandler made note of the presentation as well and said, “It tastes great with a nice crispy sear and a hint of sweet.”
Chef Phillips prepared the most colorful dish, studded with yellow tomatoes, fresh dill sprigs and a sauce, which included sugar, jalapeño, onion, shallot, orange juice and red wine vinegar. He also added hearty notes like meaty mushrooms and bacon. Ritchie said,
“The salmon was perfectly seared on the outside. It was a nice use of teardrop tomatoes, dill and shitake mushrooms.” Chandler said, “The sauce was sweet and fruity, and the potatoes were caramelized just right.”
Chef Joslin presented the most complex dish, serving up his salmon three different ways. He formed a stack of broiled polenta, melted mozzarella, chopped salmon and basil, along with a salmon taco and a classy filet served on couscous and topped with sliced lemon, dill and capers. It was the “wow presentation” that Richie had been waiting for. Bonnell said, “It is like a sampler — a very impressive plate. It is slightly under-seasoned, but this is the most aggressive plate by far.”
Chef Harper grilled Brussels sprouts with fennel and orange. His lemony sauce included champagne vinegar. He decorated his crusty filet with wilted arugula, diced bacon and oranges. Chandler said, “As you can guess...I love bacon and it goes great with this lemony sauce.” Richie said, “My toes are wiggling by this dramatic dish.” Bonnell thought it was seasoned well and that the salmon was moist inside. He said, “This is a stunner with both cold and warm components.”
Building for Show
Suppliers for the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home are involved because it is a worthy cause and a great venue to show off their products and their expertise.
| by Paul K. Harral |
Workers were busily setting the roof tile and taping and bedding the sheetrock in May as the 2014 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home was rapidly taking its final shape.
The home sits on a 16,000-square-foot lot at 4800 Estonia Court in Montserrat, the elegant subdivision off Team Ranch Road in southwest Fort Worth. The architect, interior designer and builder is HGC Real Estate Services.
Tickets for the tour benefit a Wish with Wings, which makes wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. It is the second Dream Home benefiting the charity.
It will be some time before Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery’s contribution to the home will be installed. The company is supplying plumbing and lighting fixtures and appliances. Ferguson is a consistent participant in the magazine’s Dream Homes.
Part of the reason for that involvement is to display the company’s product line, of course, but the charitable aspects also fit with Ferguson’s core mission, says Missy West, who handles outside builder sales for the company.
“Through the Dream Home, we are able to display a sampling of the beautiful products that can be purchased at our showrooms. We are excited to lend a helping hand and support a local builder,” she says. But a Wish with Wings is also a major reason.
“Ferguson is committed to being a good corporate
citizen. We’re passionate about what we do, but we’re also passionate about our community,” West said. “Our corporate social responsibility mission is to strengthen the communities in which we live and work, and the Dream Home project always benefits a great cause and supports this mission.”
Ajax Glass & Mirror Co. has been involved with Dream Homes for so long that Arthur Moses says he’s lost count of the times. “We have an extremely talented crew of installers and often get asked to do jobs — or finish jobs — other firms did not have the expertise for,” he said. Ajax does residential work for individuals and builders from simple broken glass replacement to custom installation of mirrors and shower doors.
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“We have worked with HGC from their beginning many years ago,” Moses said. “Many times in construction, it is about building a relationship with your trades. They know the quality and commitment of our work, which gives them peace of mind knowing that we add value to their homes, which in turn, makes them look better and that’s the final winning goal.”
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Moses says that he’s fortunate not to have known anyone who needed the “uplifting special help” the benefiting charity offers. “I know of the great work that Wish with Wings does,” he said. “They are highly respected and trusted.”
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a Dream Home is the paint on the walls and trim. But the paint is more than just ordinary cover. The Sherwin-Williams Co. is supplying the paint, and Steven Clements, the company’s Fort Worth manager, says the paint has been selected for the quality of the finish and longevity.
“It is important to choose coatings that require minimal maintenance and will withstand the normal everyday abuse in every home,” he said. “For this home, we have chosen to use the following coatings: Cashmere, for walls throughout the home; Emerald Interior, for kitchen and bathrooms; ProClassic, for trim and doors; Eminence, for ceilings; and Emerald Exterior, for exterior areas of the home.”
The finish of that exterior look extends to the guttering for the house, supplied by Loveless Modern Gutters Inc., a consistent Dream Home participant. Dannie Loveless says he considers his company’s special expertise as “anything to do with a rain gutter, no matter what shape or material.” He’s involved to show the public and the building trades what he can do and also because of a Wish with Wings.
His job is to supply “the most gutter, downspout and collector boxes I can do and keep within budget. And also to give home curb appeal.”
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South Afric A n golfer Bo BB y l ocke is considered B y m A ny to h A ve B een the B est putter ever in profession A l golf. He’s credited with coining one of the truisms of golf: “You drive for show but putt for dough.”
“Very early in my career, I realized that putting was half the game of golf. No matter how well I might play the long shots, if I couldn’t putt, I would never win.”
So the pressure on the green is tremendous, especially where a birdie (one under par for you non-golfers) or better is on the line. And when J.J. Henry lines up one of those putts, it’s not just his dough on the line. Also at stake is the Banking for Birdies program of the Henry House Foundation. The program donates to charities based on Henry’s birdies on the tour.
“I laugh that it just adds even more pressure to make birdies week in and week out, but really it’s a great way for us to make donations to a lot more community groups,” Henry said. “Each month, we get to know another cause and a new need in the community, and the birdies keep everyone engaged throughout the month.”
Some recent results: In March, Henry made 18 birdies in a “Putting for Paintings!” program to add new canvases to Cook Children’s Medical Center. An anonymous donor chipped in to double that for a total of 36 canvases for National Child Life Month. Cook and the Creative Artists in Residence Programme use painting, music, writing, theater and creative artists therapeutically to connect patients.
In April, Henry’s 23 birdies — an eagle (two under par) counted as two — provided 23 paint and brush kits for the Hope Center 4 Autism in Fort Worth in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
Henry House Foundation has provided games rooms and other amenities for both Cook Children’s and the First Tee Program in Fort Worth, and people joke that Henry’s just a big kid himself and that explains the interest in the rooms. How does he react to that?
“Well, I have two young boys, and we chose our mission and used the word ‘House’ in our name because my wife and I want this to be a family-focused foundation,” he said. “It is key for us that all of our gifts directly impact the kids — so it is important that we ask how things will be used, what will be the most fun and bring the most excitement.” And in his mind, that includes some arcades, cubbies and video games for the kids.
The PGA Tour gives more money back to charity than all other professional sports combined, Henry notes. “I really am thankful to have a platform to bring funds and awareness to so many deserving organizations and causes,” he said.
He’s also thankful to represent Fort Worth on the tour and grateful to live in a city “where so many businesses and individuals share our vision and get behind our events and initiatives.” “My wife, Lee, and I are very proud of the Henry House and grateful for the support of so many,” Henry said.
Fort Worth golf pro J.J. Henry finds a way to dial up the pressure on an already scary stroke.
J.J. Henry is one of only three American PGA TOUR players to keep full status since earning membership back in 2001. He was on the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup and World Cup teams. Photo courtesy Henry House Foundation
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helping Kids fight back
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth targets the most disadvantaged of children, helping bolster them academically, teaching them healthy lifestyles and how to avoid gangs.
| by paul K. harral |
Perhaps the most famous boxing quote in history comes from the 1954 movie o n the Waterfront, W here prize fighter t erry m alloy ( m arlon b rando) tells c harley m alloy ( r od s teiger):
“ i coulda had class. i coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.”
The Boys and Girls Club exists to give the kids it serves their best chance of being somebody, of being a contender, despite their sometimes desperate situations in life.
It’s appropriate, then, that one of the organization’s major fundraisers is Boxing in the Ballroom, scheduled this year, Aug. 22, in the Renaissance Worthington Hotel’s
Grand Ballroom. The event features professional boxers provided by Paulie Ayala Productions. In its 15-year history, it has raised more than $2 million. It also is a link to the organization’s past. “A lot of folks in town remember back in the ’50s and ’60s when the Boys and Girls Club — the Boys Club then — was the place to come to learn how to box,” says President and Chief Professional Officer Daphne Barlow Stigliano, who passed her eight-year anniversary in May.
Boxing in the Ballroom was the first professional boxing match she had ever attended. Although the Boys and Girls Club no longer provides boxing training for a variety of reasons, the mission still is to teach healthy lifestyles and fitness. It is one of the pillars of the organization. “We really want to encourage them to be active, and that doesn’t necessarily mean they need to do aerobics for 60 minutes,” she said. “They can play outside; they can play games; there’s lots of things we try to do to introduce fitness and health to our kids and still keep it fun.”
But Boys and Girls Club is much, much more than that. It is aimed at improving
academic performance and literacy, as well as providing a safe haven for children whose parents are unable to afford more traditional after-school care. It serves more than 14,000 youth, ages 6-24 years old, through seven branches and nine gang-intervention sites in local schools and in the community.
“All of our physical buildings at least are located strategically in the areas of our city that need us the most, where the kids have the most challenges — whether that’s potentially a low-performing school, high rates of poverty and crime or low economic self-sufficiency. We’re really where we need to be to lend aid to the kids who need us the most,” Stigliano said. “But we also are in 40 different schools throughout our school district, so we’re also bringing services to where the kids are during the school day as well.”
The proof is in the numbers with 97 percent of club youth advancing to the next grade level on time and 93 percent expecting to graduate from high school.
Johnny Cobb, Abby Swink, Mike and Kellie Dyer, Morgan and Terra Neff, Katrina Johnson and Aaron Johnson at the 2013 Boxing in the Ballroom event for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth. Photo courtesy Boys and Girls Club
Professional fighters supplied by Paulie Ayala Productions meet in the ring to raise money for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth. Photo courtesy Boys and Girls Club
Community Enrichment
| by Paul k. harral |
Su S an had known for year S that S he needed to get out of her abu S ive marriage, but she didn’t know how to do it. It was mostly emotional and mental abuse until it turned violent enough toward the end that police showed up after one argument, and that brought in Child Protective Services.
Susan is not her real name. We’ve changed it to protect her privacy and safety. She’s a client in the Open Arms program of Community Enrichment Center, a faith-based organization that started in 1988 as a ministry of The Hills Church of Christ that offered groceries to lowincome individuals and families. That’s still a core mission of the CEC, but it has expanded its scope greatly in the intervening years.
“People are mostly scared of CPS,” says Susan. “I embrace them. They saved me. They got me out of there, and I was able to walk away.” She had two children at the time and was pregnant with a third.
She initially went to Safe Haven, a shelter for abused women and their children, and Safe Haven referred her on to Open Arms for more permanent shelter and programs.
“I admire the women that we serve,” says Lou Ann Pressler, Open Arms Program Director. “I respect their motivation to survive and start over. Many women leave to protect their children, and that nobility inspires me to help.”
In 2006, the CEC merged with the Open Arms Home Inc., a non-profit formed in 1988 to offer long-term transitional housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
“When they came into our lives, I realized how serious this was,” Susan said. “If I was not willing to leave, they were going to take my children. I just never had the nerve to do that before. It’s sad that somebody had to put that threat in my face for that to happen, but then I realized that what I’m doing to myself and my children is just crazy.”
She got her GED in May, has a job that supports her and lives in a three-bedroom apartment with her children and has full custody of them. She’s ready to graduate from the Open Arms program and live on her own.
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Making change
Like it or not, Tarrant County's population grew by more than 30,000 during the past year.
| by heywood | illustration by charles Marsh |
ThaT was The eighTh largesT increase in The naTion. Of course, growth in Fort Worth and Arlington has always been on the increase, especially over the last 40 to 50 years. Having lived in Fort Worth most of my life, I've noticed that the growth is really reflected in the change of the major corridors that run in, out and through the city.
Back in the late ’50s, I can remember standing in the backyard of a friend's house that sat up high on Westcliff Road West overlooking the Tanglewood subdivision near TCU. Just past that subdivision to the west, all you could see was vacant land and scrub brush. But then came the expansion of Hulen. Now, development along that road didn't take off immediately. Even in the early to mid-’70s, if your only job was to deliver the mail along Hulen, all you'd have to do was swing by Cullen Davis's joint, then pretty much call it a day. Things are a little different now.
Loop 820 was another major project that took a while to complete. Back when I was in high school, the southwest portion was just being built. It was so desolate on the frontage roads, we were able to have drag races up and down them almost every Friday night. It was finally completed in 1982 and is about 35 miles around. Back then, you could easily drive it in less than 30 minutes. Not anymore. If you try it these days, be sure to pack a lunch and take a paperback. You'll have plenty of time to finish both once you hit that never-ending logjam in the north-
east quadrant.
Except for Bruce Jenner, nothing has gone through more changes in the original design than I-30, particularly on the west side of Fort Worth. But even on the east side, a few of us can still remember the old Dallas/Fort Worth Turnpike, which preceded the interstate. Hard to believe it's been 37 years since the old tollway closed. A few of us were arguing the other day about the amount of the toll. Well, I knew exactly how much it was in 1972. I had just finished a rather unsuccessful trip to Las Vegas and had to write a 60-cent check for it. It bounced. (True story.)
Then there's I-35. It used to be one of the worst highways in Texas. But now, after years of endless widening and new construction, it's the worst highway in the world. And the passage of time has showed us that it may never be finished. I'm pretty sure they've been working on that short stretch from Hillsboro to Waco since the fall of Rome.
Yep. Every major thoroughfare has seen some change. Except one. It's a piece of state highway 199 that runs north from downtown to Lake Worth and has as rich a history as almost any other noteworthy place in Texas. The Jacksboro Highway. A number of books and articles have been written about it. Most recall all the gam-
bling and shady characters associated with that area in its heyday. I didn't spend much time there, but I do recall a couple of things from the ’60s. One was the rough bars. You certainly didn't want to be the first guy with long hair to wander into one. It wasn't uncommon to find bathroom stalls trashed by off-season rodeo clowns or to step out into the parking lot and see someone trying to lift a car off a friend. The other was watching legendary bluesman Jimmy Reed at the old Skyliner Ballroom. He was great, even though it appeared some woman was whispering the lyrics in his ear while he played.
But for a number of years, it's been pretty quiet along the old highway. Until now. Developers are preparing to rebuild one of Jacksboro Highway’s most famous landmarks. Casino Beach. Opened originally in the 1920s as a municipal beach, its popularity was the reason a recreation park was soon developed around it, which included a roller coaster, a boardwalk and an 11,000-square-foot ballroom. However, interest began to wane in the ’40s and ’50s, and it finally closed for good. The structures were demolished in 1973.
The new Casino Beach will be rebuilt on the same spot as the old one. It will include restaurants, a recreation area and a new concert hall. And I just bet one of the first performers will be Delbert McClinton, somebody who knew Jacksboro Highway better than anybody else. I really think this is going to work because everybody who lives in the area wants it to work.
I'm definitely heading out there for the grand opening. I might even stop along the way at one of the old bars. I'll probably borrow my daughter's Mini Cooper, just in case somebody has to lift it off of me.
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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
| by Brian Byrd, m.D. |
One Of the mOst rewArDing DiAgnOses A meDicAl prOfessiOnAl cAn mAke is ADult AttentiOn Deficit DisOrDer (ADD). I have had many opportunities to treat ADD and have been repeatedly amazed at the dramatic results. Job performance skyrockets, relationships improve, and lives become significantly more enjoyable. It is as close to changing a life as I have seen in primary care medicine. A few times patients have expressed irritation that they lived so long before someone offered them treatment.
Most people, understandably, associate ADD with children. Some terms we use to describe the behavior are ADHD, which is Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, and Hyperkinetic Disorder. It is estimated that 8 percent of American kids have been diagnosed with ADD or a related condition. Unknown to most people, 29 percent of them carry the disorder into adulthood.
Diagnoses of adult ADD are most often made when a patient comes to see the physician for a seemingly unrelated issue. For example, quite often patients may tell me they believe they are depressed. They describe frustration about an inability to be productive at work and home. They are pulling their hair out because they are unable to complete projects. Or they have difficulty being on time for friend and family engagements, and understandably, these relationships suffer.
One of the most common signs is having more than one new email open at the same time. When I ask possible ADD patients about that, their eyes get wide and they ask, “How did you know?” That is often the “aha” moment of the interview. Although we aren’t sure what causes ADD, there is evidence that it may be caused by a low iron level at birth, particularly in low-birth-weight infants. There is definitely a familial connection. Beginning in 1970, researchers noticed low-concen-
tration tendencies in parents of children with ADD. Adult ADD became an official diagnosis in 1978.
There is no lab test or imaging that provides a definitive diagnosis. The closest test we have is an electroencephalogram, an EEG, which detects brain-neural signals. With ADD, there may be a recognizable brain signal pattern. As of yet, though, there is not enough data to rely on an EEG to diagnose or rule out ADD.
ADD diagnoses are always made in the office during an interview with a medical professional. If a patient exhibits enough classic ADD symptoms, medication can be used to treat and to verify the diagnosis. A true ADD sufferer will respond dramatically to medication.
One personality type that mimics ADD is the right-brained extrovert. You see these folks at parties bouncing from one person to the next. They often involve themselves in many different projects. But when necessary, they can “switch on” their concentration, and they do not respond to ADD medication.
One of the side effects of medication treatment is a racing heart. Before starting treatment, it is prudent to obtain a baseline electrocardiogram, or EKG, to assess heart rhythm stability. An EKG is done in the office and takes about five minutes. The other principle side effect is weight loss. For folks who are borderline underweight,
it may not be possible to increase the medication dosage to a desired level of efficacy.
From a medication standpoint, adult ADD can typically be treated with Ritalin or Adderall, although the new ADD medications such as Vyvanse, while more expensive, may have a slightly better side-effect profile. These medications are Schedule II drugs, which mean they require a special prescription from the physician.
Another medication, Strattera, is helpful for most ADD sufferers and is not Schedule II. However, it takes about two to three weeks for the patient to feel the treatment effect. If the response is sub-par, the dose can be raised. Again, there is a wait of another two to three weeks.
Exercise can also be a potent tool in treatment. A Journal of Pediatrics study revealed that children who exercise for 20 minutes a day are able to focus much better in class. Although there isn’t similar data for adults, I recommend exercise for all my ADD patients.
Treatment is critical. In addition to the life-changing concentration improvement we see, there is data showing that it keeps people out of jail. Non-treated ADD sufferers are 30 percent more likely to be incarcerated, and it is estimated that 30 to 40 percent of long-serving criminals have ADD. Clearly, untreated adult ADD can be detrimental.
measure twice, cut once
They say that your home is your castle and that a home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make. When the stakes are that high, how do you find someone you can you trust to make your dreams a reality?
| by courtney dabney |
You can still build Your dream home from the ground up in manY desirable communities, but with housing inventory at a premium and the population of Tarrant County on the rise, many residents are also looking for ways to make their current abode their permanent address.
Whether you are looking to build a new home or remodel your present one, hiring the right professionals and asking the right questions can make all the difference in the final product. By doing your homework on the front end, you can avoid many common pitfalls and headaches when you begin feathering your ideal nest.
With decades of experience as a premier homebuilder, John Askew, president of John Askew Company, suggests some things he feels are essential to a successful relationship with your builder. First, you need to know if previous customers are satisfied, so check for references and recommendations. Ask to tour a customer home or a model home to verify the craftsmanship. Next, you should be certain that there is an open line of com-
munication between you and the builder. Along with a solid reputation in the industry, you need to find a builder who provides the best possible customer service.
Finally, Askew says, "I strongly recommend that you decide on your builder and your budget before you start the plans for your home. Including the builder in the plan design process will help to ensure that they understand your vision to help you build the home you want."
Advice for hiring a remodeling specialist is much the same with one major exception. Most remodeling contractors do not rely solely on their own crews to do all the work, so they partner with trusted sub-contractors to get the job done. For instance, they may "sub out" granite and tile installation, flooring or drywall to other companies, so you need to ask which sub-contractors your remodeler will be using and do your due diligence in researching those companies as well.
How can you tell if the information you are finding online is truthful? Some websites are obviously better than others. Way before Angie's List came on the scene, the Better Business Bureau invented a system of holding companies accountable for how they interact with the public.
Only those businesses that meet and maintain the high accreditation standards are invited to join. That means you cannot simply pay for a positive review with the BBB. Raquel Daisy Robinson, communications coordinator, says, "We are a great, free resource for consumers. We have records on a number of local companies. On our website, you can also use our Request a Quote program, which allows you to connect with and receive bids from accredited local providers."
Michael Morrell is the owner of Morrell Construction, which has been in the remodeling business since 1958. He says, "You should also ask for list of certifications, such as National Kitchen and Bath Association. If that is what you're looking to remodel, you should find a company with certifications in that specific area."
"Do not fail to ask your contractor for proof of his longevity and financial stability," Morrell says. "A lot of contractors are guilty of robbing Peter to pay Paul, so they should be happy to supply you with evidence that they are in good standing with their suppliers and have a clean balance sheet from the bank."
Along the same lines, Morrell warns, "Get a detailed proposal with line-item descriptions of the scope of the work, which should include costs for each item listed and include any plans that were submitted." Morrell often invites potential clients to even visit one of his current job sites. If your potential builder or contractor is not offering that level of transparency, it may be a sign of what's in store as your project gets underway.
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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth
Sterling McDavid
| by Gail Bennison | photography by alex Lepe |
In an IntervIew from her apartment In trIBeCa In new York CItY, Fort Worth native Sterling McDavid shares her experiences and future goals in the world of finance, architectural design, hospitality and philanthropy. McDavid has been a member of UNICEF’s Next Generation since April 2011. She is one of 20 New York City junior board members.
The organization currently exists in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Vietnam, but it started in New York City four years ago with original founders such as Jenna Bush Hager, the founding chair; Lauren Bush Lauren; and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten, who also is a Fort Worth native.
“Through her involvement and support, she has raised both funds and awareness for this wonderful organization,” Holmsten says. “Sterling is discovering her entrepreneur spirit, which she inherited from her wonderful parents, Stacie and David. She will no doubt be successful in everything she does.”
As co-chair of the Next Generation Program Events Committee, McDavid personally hosts and plans awareness events and fundraising for current issues, such as water and sanitation programs in the Philippines. She serves as co-vice chair of the program committee. McDavid has traveled to Vietnam to consult with the government and observe child protection programs in the field.
Hager says McDavid’s dedication to UNICEF’s mission of advancing the rights of children worldwide is contagious. “She has become a motivated advocate,” Hager said. “Her passion is inspiring, and she has become a dear friend. I’ve adored working with her.”
McDavid says working with Next Generation has been one of the most educational things she’s ever been part of. “We hear about these things, but it’s completely different to actually go and see them.”
McDavid graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in Finance, a UT Honor Scholar, The McCombs School of Business, in 2011. She worked as an analyst in the Securities Division at Goldman Sachs from 2011 until 2013. Prior to that, she worked as a summer intern.
“It was a dream of mine to move to New York and to work on Wall Street since I was 17 years old, although I probably knew I wasn’t going to be on Wall Street forever,” McDavid says. “I just wanted the best base I could get in finance, and I definitely got that.”
She left Goldman Sachs in July last year.
“I kind of have this creative background that I never really ac-
knowledged,” she said.
Acknowledging that creative side, McDavid will graduate from Parsons The New School for Design in New York in December this year. She’s studying interior design focused on the architectural redevelopment side.
McDavid also is co-owner of a New York City gastropub, Rogue & Canon, with two of the most well-respected hospitality men in New York, Larry Poston and Johnny Swet. They opened the restaurant in February last year. McDavid works on the business and finance side.
“I’ve learned more from them than I could possibly imagine, and it has been going great,” McDavid says. “Hospitality, in the true sense of working in it, is not as sexy as I thought it was,” she said laughing. “I’d rather be on the redevelopment side creatively revamping a space. I’m good with numbers, so I want to mix my finance side with a creative industry.”
McDavid is looking forward to working in Paris, France, all summer for Projectiles, the architecture firm that currently is working on renovating the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth and did the most recent renovations on Versailles in Paris.
McDavid has been an active member of the Cowgirl since 2003. She is one of the youngest members of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Advance Team.
She enjoys running and yoga and is a vegetarian. On a lighter side, her fashion style is “edgy chic.” She favors artistic original clothing but also is a fan of Chanel. As for art: “I’m a huge fan of Peter Lik’s architectural photography, but I also love edgy photography like Steven Klein’s work.”
McDavid designed her contemporary apartment in TriBeCa, which features two Peter Lik art works, “Manhattan Bridge” and the “Flat Iron Building.”
The 25-year-old entrepreneur is working on a start-up idea that would mix her business and creative backgrounds as well as her passion for helping others, potentially in cooperation with UNICEF.
“It’s most important to me to lead a life positively impacting every person I have the privilege of meeting and knowing, and mixing my skills in business and finance with my creative design skills to do so,” McDavid said.
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Best Of 2014 Party
Fort Worth, Texas magazine's 2014 Best Of (Colonial Tee-Off) party took place in the new Frost Park at Colonial Entertainment Pavilion with a Colonial Caddyshack theme. The unforgettable evening benefited the Henry House Foundation. Guests sampled food from 13 of the area's best chefs and were entertained by Pete's Dueling Pianos and Four Day Weekend before dancing to the music of Time Machine. Photos by Alex Lepe and Francois Bota
Who WaS Seen (1) Time Machine (2) Jon & Mia
McDonald, Troy & Laura Kunkle (3) Mike & Rosie Moncrief (4) Kara Baker, Roby Penn, Amanda Poe (5) Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine (6) Hal & Camille Brown
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Best Of 2014 Party
The party this year was hosted by Camille and Hal Brown along with Lee and J.J. Henry. Christy and Jason Smith served as Honorary Chairs. Sewell of Fort Worth was the presenting sponsor. Photos by Alex
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Who WaS Seen (1) Pho District (2) Jordon Scott, Nicole Morrison (3) Jim & Gloria Austin (4) Pete's Dueling Pianos (5) Colonial Frost Party Tent, Sewell of Fort Worth (6) Sarah Castillo, John Lokey, Carrie Esparza
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Leukemia Texas celebrated the 11th Anniversary of the annual Beat Leukemia Ball on May 3. This year's Beat Leukemia Ball was held in Fort Worth at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. With Mayor Betsy Price and Tom Price as the Honorary Chairs, Lois & W. Paul Bowman, M.D. serving as the Event Chairs, Anne & Phil Moroneso as the Host Committee Chairs, and Jody Dean as the Master of Ceremonies, the Ball featured The Fab Four- the Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles.
Photos by Austin McAfee
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The Scene Dine Out for the Cure
On May 8, Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth held the first annual Dine Out for the Cure. When individuals Dine Out for the Cure at any participating restaurant on May 8, a portion of their final tab benefited community breast health programs including screening, treatment and education initiatives, as well as breast cancer research to find the cures.
by Komen Great Fort Worth
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It was tough talking to Dad about hospice. He was in pain and his doctor suggested VITAS. But we didn’t know much about hospice and were afraid to turn Dad’s care over to people who don’t know him.
I finally called. VITAS took the time to get to know Dad. And they gave us choices. Now, because Dad feels more comfortable, we’re making the most of our time together. Our only regret—we didn’t call VITAS sooner.
The Scene Big Taste
More than 950 foodies from all over DFW came to the 35th Annual Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. There were 27 restaurants participating and 50 different wines. Photos by Chad Gibson Who WaS Seen (1) 2014 Taste Winners: Staff and Management from Capital Grille-Fort Worth (2) Jeff & Kim Halstead, Amy Kushnir, Louise Lamensdorf, Bob Ortegel (3) Joy Ann & Bob Havran
Building Professionals Worth KnoWing
There are many decisions to be made when building a home. With so many options, the task can seem daunting. The key to success lies in selecting a builder who understands your concerns and can help you achieve your goal. To assist you with this decision, the builders on the following pages offer information about themselves, how they approach their profession and what they can do to make your house a home.
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B Smart Builders
COMPANY FOCUS: B Smart Builders specializes in finding customized, creative and cost-effective solutions to your space and design needs via remodeling, additions or new builds. We focus on providing highly personalized attention to each of our clients and projects on a daily basis. We have built a Christian team with established technical, design and project management experience including our long-standing subcontractors. Our goal is to do the job with integrity and “get it right the first time.” AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Best Remodeler for GFWBA Spring Tour in 2012, runner-up for Best Remodeler for GFWBA Spring Tour in 2011, “A” rating with BBB (no complaints). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Greater Fort Worth Builders Association, Fort Worth BBB. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Satisfied
customers that refer us “again and again” we do repeat business for almost every client we have ever had. COMPANY MOTTOS: “You dream it we build it” and “Do it right the first time.” FREE ADVICE: Don’t be afraid to “think out of the box” when looking for a solution. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN BUILDING A HOME: Managing their expectations to their budget.
PICTURED: (l to r) Cheryl Bean, Evilio Trejo, Barbara Harrington, Heather Smitherman, Bill Mullinnix, Jedediah Bechard.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cheryl Bean
817.368.8659
bsmartbuilders.com
Building Professionals
Designs for Living
sPeCiALTY: Custom Builder - New Home Construction & Residential Remodeling. AWA rDs : 2009 Chamber Small Business of the Year Award, 2012 Best Home Remodeling Contractor. Profession AL Me MBersHiP s : AIA Fort Worth – Allied Member.
BUsiness MoTTo : To keep projects on schedule and within budget, all in an atmosphere of honesty, integrity and the highest ethical standards in the business. ADviCe : Form a collaborative team and utilize online websites like Pinterest and Houzz to collect and share your inspiration. Designs for Living assists clients in taking their project from dream to reality. Through the design/build process, their clients’ ideas go from paper to contract, to build, to cleanup—all with one superior team of artists and craftsmen. In addition to what you see, their product is a combination of personality, management system and style, superior artistry and craftsmanship with unrivaled customer service.
CHAriTABLe WorK: As a distinguished member of the home construction community for more than two decades, Goodroe and his wife, Melissa, consistently dedicate a significant portion of professional time, talent and resources to the following charitable and nonprofit organizations: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Texas Boys Choir, James L. West, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, Texas School of the Arts, Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, Women Steering Business.
ConTACT inforMATion : 101 S. Jennings Ave., Ste. 300 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.731.3770 • Fax 817.731.1250 designsforliving.com dgoodroe@designsforliving.com
Grand Home Designs Inc.
SPECIALTY: We provide clients with superior quality, services and a very personal experience in designing their luxury dream home.
AWARDS: People’s Choice Award, Kaleidoscope of Homes.
MEMBERSHIPS: American Institute of Building Design, Texas Institute of Building Design, Society of Professional Building Designers, National Council of Building Design Certification. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Receiving the phone call from our clients to let us know how happy they are with the design of their new home and often being trusted to design second and third homes for the same clients. PHILOSOPHY: To provide all clients with equally high-quality services, whether they need custom plans, remodel designs or just stock plan revisions. FREE ADVICE: If this is your first time designing a custom home, research and find a designer and builder that you feel comfortable with. Once you have
made that decision, lay all of your ideas on the line and trust that once everything is said and done, you will have a beautiful home to admire while living in. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN BUILDING/DESIGNING A HOME: Not getting a builder involved early enough in the process to help guide them with regards to building cost. PICTURED: Dale Grandmaison, Mitchell Young, Ryon Wilson, Gina Evans, Chase Hackwell, Christian Alvarez Crivellaro.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 9516 Camp Bowie Blvd. W., Ste. E • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.696.0520 • Fax 817.696.0912 info@grandhomedesigns.com grandhomedesigns.com
HGC Residential Development
FOCUS: HGC Residential Development is an organization dedicated to the development and construction of leading-edge custom and speculative properties. It offers such services as land assemblage, acquisition, design, development, construction, accounting, marketing and sales. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Most recently won every award it was in the running for at the Fort Worth Builders Association Kaleidoscope of Homes including Best Craftsmanship and Best in Show. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Fort Worth Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: During the economic downturn, our company continued to build and warrant homes for our customers — 14 years of standing behind our quality work. MISSION: To provide clients with
the highest level of service possible. Our success is measured not by volume of sales, but by the number of satisfied clients. FREE ADVICE: Choose a builder that has been in business awhile. You want a builder who will be there through thick and thin. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN BUILDING A HOME: In reality, most people may only build one or two homes in their lifetime. We always encourage people to enjoy the creative process and watching the home come to life. It is really exciting to watch someone’s dreams become reality. PICTURED: Rob Cocanower, Rick Wegman.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
200 Bailey Ave., Ste. 309 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Rick Wegman: 817.584.7033 • John Giordano: 817.991.1862
John Askew Company
SPECIALTY: Creativity and Craftsmanship! Our Interior Design Team, headed by Linda Askew, is instrumental in giving creative ideas throughout the building process. They personalize each home to help make our customers’ dreams and expectations come true, and our team of highly experienced project managers upholds our high standards for quality craftsmanship. RECOGNITIONS: Selected by Star-Telegram readers as Fort Worth’s 2013 Best Builder. Captured nine out of 13 first-place awards in Fort Worth Kaleidoscope of Homes Competition including Best of Show, People’s Choice, Realtor’s Choice and Best Craftsmanship. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Assembling the finest team of professionals to provide outstanding quality and service. For more than 30 years, John and Linda Askew have been transforming peoples’ vision for their dream home into reality. The majority of our customers comes as a result of direct referrals from previous and
repeat customers. PHILOSOPHY: “Honor God. Build high-quality homes with honesty and integrity. Establish a customer referral network of highly satisfied homebuyers who will recommend us without reservation.” ADVICE: Choose your builder before engaging a plan design firm or architect. Our comprehensive design-build approach provides a clear path from their vision to their dream home. CHARITABLE WORK: Young Life, KIDMIA, March of Dimes, Aledo Advocats, 4H, Race for the Cure, Cystic Fibrosis, Kinder Frogs.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
13016 Bella Italia Court • Fort Worth, Texas 76126
817.441.2350
johnaskewhomes.com
Model Home, Open Weekends 1–5
“M,” The
Builders
SPECIALTY: “M,” The Builders is the high-end luxury Fort Worth entity of Monument Builders and Maverick Homes. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Fort Worth Builders Association 2011
Builder of the Year, Fort Worth Builders Association 2009 Developer of the Year, Diamond Award Winner, Platinum StrucSure Warranty Award. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/
AFFILIATIONS: Certified Master Builder, National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Builders, Greater Fort Worth Home Builders Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: More than 50 years of combined uninterrupted industry service in home construction. FREE ADVICE: Do not trust your home investment to the unproven, inexperienced homebuilder. It’s the largest investment you will probably
make — choose experience and proven. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN BUILDING A HOME: Not seeking out an experienced professional builder with impeccable financial references. CHARITABLE WORK: Charitable giving throughout the year, Our Father’s Children, Sower of Seeds. PICTURED: Cassandra Hughes, Lee A. Hughes. Judy Noel, Sam Noel.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 5320 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. D • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.439.3334 • Fax 817.439.3186 kelly@mthebuilders.com mthebuilders.com
Sean Knight Custom Homes
SPECIALTY: Custom Home Building and Remodeling. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Awards for Kaleidoscope of Homes in 2000 and 2008, and Spring Tour of Homes, including the Spring Tour Grand Award in 2010. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Certified Master Builder, Fort Worth Builders Association, Better Business Bureau. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The number of extremely satisfied customers we have obtained through the years and the relationships that we have built with those customers. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: We provide excellent service and superior craftsmanship, along with honesty and integrity. ADVICE: Take time to evaluate several builders so that you find someone who is right for you. You will be dealing with your builder for a period of several months. Find a builder who you feel can transform your ideas into reality. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Select-
ing the wrong builder. You should look for a builder who has been in business for a number of years and has an established reputation. You need to know that your builder will be around to not only finish your construction, but also to handle any issues that may arise later.
CHARITABLE WORK: Sean is on the board of the Sportmen’s Club of Fort Worth, an organization that devotes its resources to outdoor and wildlife charitable and educational activities with an emphasis on serving area youth and youth organizations. PICTURED: Sean Knight.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
109 S. Ranch House Road • Aledo, Texas 76008
817.560.0828 • Fax 817.560.4494
sknight@flash.net seanknightcustomhomes.com
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Paula Green – Owner, MBA
Cami Grasher – B.S.
Kris Jara – B.S.
Robert Bush – Attorney
Doug Lambertson – B.S.
FAMILY LAWYERS WORTH KNOWING
They stand by us through the hard times. They guide and support us from the beginning to the end of the divorce process. They are some of Greater Fort Worth’s brightest, most sought-after family law and collaborative law professionals, and they have purchased space to show you how working with them in your time of need will benefit you.
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Law Office of Gary L. Nickelson
Gary L. Nickelson
Chris Nickelson
INNOVATIONS: The firm is uniquely qualified to handle the most complicated matrimonial cases in the trial or appellate courts throughout Texas, having board certified attorneys in both Family Law and Civil Appellate Law. This adds a fresh perspective in resolving complicated litigation. 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 Legal 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 Family Law 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. 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 was designated a “Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters business, in their Super Lawyer issue in 2014, and was designated as a “Rising Star,” a Thomson Reuters business, in their Super Lawyer issue as published in Texas Monthly from 2004 to 2013. Both father and son have won the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas’ highest and most prestigious award, The Dan Price Award, in 2003 and 2013, respectively. 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 15-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.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 5201 W. Freeway, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.735.4000 • Fax 817.735.1480 garynickelson.com
The Barrows Firm, P.C.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Leslie Barrows: B.A., Sam Houston State University; J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Bria Larson: B.A., Magna Cum Laude, University of Texas at Arlington; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS:
Barrows: Metroport Teen Court (Judge of the Year 2013). Larson: National Order of the Barristers (2013), Preeminent Advocate (2013), Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney 2013. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association (Barrows: Board of Directors), National College of DUI Defense, American Inns of Court (Barrows: Secretary), State Bar of Texas Trial College, State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Denton County Bar Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Northeast Tarrant County
Bar Association (Barrows: President), Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Probate Bar, National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC). FREE ADVICE: Consult an attorney as soon as you have a feeling that you may need legal advice. Times when people end up in our offices are often some of the most difficult times in their lives. Make sure and take care of yourself, try not to worry too much, and remember, this too shall pass. We have offices in Fort Worth, Colleyville and Trophy Club to serve you.
Brown Pruitt Wambsganss Ferrill & Dean, P.C. Adrienne M. Makens
SPECIALTY: Divorce, child custody, premarital agreements, enforcement, modification and parentage actions. EDUCATION: TCU (2000), University of Kansas School of Law (2003). AWARDS/ HONORS: Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly magazine Super Lawyers, Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Attorney (2008–present). MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: College of the State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association. PROFESSIONAL GOALS: To continue to help others during an incredibly difficult and painful period in their lives and hopefully guide them toward a more positive future. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Teaching myself how to practice family law and later becoming the head of the family law section and partner at my law firm. FAVORITE THING ABOUT FORT WORTH: It maintains a small-town feel but is still a major
city. Everyone is so friendly, and it has a very laidback attitude that is so refreshing. WHY YOU CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: I always wanted to help others, and I enjoy the strategy and forethought that is required of a trial attorney. SPECIAL INTERESTS: American Heart Association. FREE ADVICE: Find an attorney you feel comfortable with and actually like being around. Divorce is difficult and the relationship you have with your attorney is extremely important to get you through your case.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 201 Main St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.338.4888 • Fax 817.338.0700 brownpruitt.com • amakens@brownpruitt.com
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Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP
Jim Jay and Thomas Michel
FOCUS: Jim Jay and Thomas Michel focus on complex and sophisticated family law matters including those involving large estates, corporate and business issues, custody disputes and grandparents’ rights. Jim and Thomas have extensive business litigation experience, which they utilize to handle complicated cases. QUALIFICATIONS: Jim Jay – TCU, Texas Tech School of Law, Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization ; Thomas Michel – University of Texa s, UT School of Law, Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization AWARDS/ HONORS: AV Preeminent Law Firm rating by Martindale-Hubbell MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Jim Jay and Thomas Michel are both members of the Texas Family Law Foundation and Tarrant County Bar and Family Bar Associations and are fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Both are also Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent
Attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell. Thomas Michel has been designated as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, a Thompson Reuters publication. ACHIEVEMENTS: The firm has won three controlling family law cases decided by the Texas Supreme Court including In Re: Mays Hopper (2006), In Re: Derzapf (2007) and In Re: Chambless (2008). MISSION/APPROACH: We do not have a volume family practice, which allows our firm to focus on our clients’ needs in significant and complicated family law matters. FIRM MOTTO: Devote our utmost attention to each client to ensure the greatest chance of success.
Family Lawyers
The Hill Law Firm LLP
SPECIALTY: Since 1972, the firm has provided a full range of family law services, from divorce, custody, post-divorce modifications and mediation services. It has developed the expertise and resources to provide representation involving complex business entities, financial structures and high net worth estates. However, all cases, regardless of the amount of property or issues presented, are represented with the same approach and expertise. EDUCATION: Tom E. Hill –Board certified family law (1980); B.A., TCU (1969); J.D., Texas Tech (1972). Tom D. Hill – B.S., TCU (2001); J.D., South Texas School of Law (2006). AWARDS/HONORS: The firm is AV rated by MartindaleHubbell. Tom E. Hill – Past president Tarrant County Bar Association, founding member Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Professionalism Award of the TCBA. Firm members recognized as Top Attorneys in Fort Worth, Texas magazine and Super Lawyers in Texas
Monthly multiple times. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. APPROACH: To provide a calm and reasonable but aggressive force in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty caused when family law problems arise. We expend great effort to help our clients through the process in a way that allows them to emotionally and financially recover and move forward with their lives.
CONTACT INFORMATION : University Centre I 1300 S. University Drive, Ste. 602 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.336.3600 • Fax 817.877.3928 tehill@swbell.net • hill.law10@gmail.com
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Nunneley/Family
Law Center
Dressed for Success
FIRST STEP: When resolving marital problems becomes overpowering, it’s time for heroic measures. Take the first step by harnessing the power of our elite team - all distinguished as top attorneys. 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. Stephen has been practicing for more than 20 years in Probate, Personal Injury and Family Law. Sonya brings powerful talent in Litigation and Dispute Resolution to her Family Law practice. RECOGNITION: (These action figures are usually disguised as mild-mannered attorneys. But their peers know them to be otherwise.) HONORS: 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: Action speaks louder than words. PICTURED: Barbara Nunneley, Stephen Farrar, Sonya Carrillo.
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) G. Lance Welch, Brooke Mixon, Jim R. Ross, Amy Lorenz, Rustin Brunson and Ronnie Hall.
G. Thomas Vick, Jr. Vick, Carney & Smith
AWARDS/HONORS: Named in 2013 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas by “Super Lawyers” as featured in Texas Monthly Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation; Former Director of the State Bar of Texas; Past Chair of the State Bar Family Law Section, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Vick has been honored by the State Bar Family Law Section and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists with their highest awards for contributions to the practice of family law in Texas. He was named the AAML Fellow of the Year in 2009. He was presented with “Presidential Citations” in 2008 and 2012 by the State Bar of Texas for his service to the Bar and the profession.
CERTIFICATION: Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (since 1987); Fellow – American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers. SPECIALTY: Complex family law matters throughout North Texas, whether in litigation, mediation or collaborative law. ADVICE: “The outcome of your family law matter can have a lifelong impact. Find the lawyer who’s right for you and right for your case.”
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Urban Theater: New York Art in the 1980s, Sept. 21–Jan. 4, 2015
Representing in turns a cool irony, reflections on media culture, consumerism, cartoons and street art, the work collected here re-creates the tense energy of a grittier New York. More than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space will be devoted to the exhibition, presenting iconic works that capture the mood, energy and critical themes that distinguished the art of the 1980s in one of the world’s greatest urban centers. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d’Orsay, Oct. 19–Jan. 25, 2015 Jointly organized by the Musée D’Orsay in Paris and the Kimbell in Fort Worth, this exhibit explores the character and development of the portrait in French painting and sculpture from the late 1850s until the first years of the 20th century. The major figures of Impressionist portraiture — Caillebotte, Cézanne, Degas, Monet and Renoir — will be represented in depth. Among the approximately 70 masterworks on loan will be Cézanne’s Portrait of Gustave Geffroy and Woman with a Coffee Pot; Degas’s Self-Portrait with Evariste de Valernes and L’Absinthe; and Renoir’s Portrait of Claude Monet and Yvonne and Christine Lerolle at the Piano. $0–$18. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
June Wayne: The Tamarind Decade, Through July 6
June Wayne (1918–2011) was an accomplished and diverse artist who worked in a variety of media, including painting, tapestry design and film. However, she is best known as a skilled printmaker and founder of the influential Tamarind Lithography Workshop (1960–70). Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology, Through Aug. 10
This action-packed interactive exhibit uses the Indiana Jones film series and its costumes, models and more as both a starting point and a backdrop for an exciting and entertaining introduction to the real science of field archaeology. Showcasing items from four different collections, Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology is far more than a static display of movie props. Museum-goers learn how archaeology has changed from the mid-20th century, when Indy’s adventures took place, until the present
day. $9–$21. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
Enriching the Collection: Gifts from Joan and John Richardson, Through Aug. 17
This past year, Joan and John Richardson, longtime patrons of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, generously gifted 17 works on paper to the museum’s permanent collection. This gift encompasses an array of prints and drawings by a diverse group of American artists who worked in different time periods and different regions across the country. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, Through Aug. 17
Travel back in time and discover the life, culture and pageantry of the revered and feared Japanese samurai warriors through more than 100 remarkable objects from one of the best and largest collections in the world. $0–$18. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart. org. 817.332.8451.
Underground: Photographs by Kathy Sherman Suder, Through Aug. 17
Local photographer Kathy Sherman Suder gained international acclaim in 2004 for her color close-ups of men boxing. Now she returns with an intimate nod to urban transit. The culmination of more than six years of photographing people riding the subways of London, New York, and Tokyo, the exhibit features 12 oversized works. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women, Through Sept. 11
Photos by 1995 Cowgirl Honoree Barbara Van Cleve, whose works realistically portray ranch life in the modern West and the resilience of the trailblazing women who lived there. The exhibit features photos of 29 ranch women, including five National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Honorees: Jan Youren, Ruby Gobble, Gretchen Sammis, Bobby Brooks Kramer and Linda Mitchell Davis. Visitors will be able to enjoy a guided tour using mobile devices and hear the remarkable stories behind several of the photographs directly from Van Cleve herself. Monday (Memorial Day to Labor Day), 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m. $8–$10. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.
Western Treasures, Through Sept. 14
This special installation reflects Sid Richardson’s fascination with the American West and affirms his foresight in collecting paintings by the artists who best captured the spirit and history of our Western frontier. It provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the strength of the collection and gain an appreciation of the early work of Russell, with emphasis on his affinity with the American Indian. Free. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum. org. 817.332.6554.
No Place Like Home: American Scene Painting in the Sinquefield Collection, Through Oct. 19
This exhibition features a cadre of 20 paintings from the private collection of Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, a St. Louis couple devoted to art of the American Midwest that was created between the World Wars. With distinctive tastes and discerning eyes, the Sinquefields have built an extraordinary collection that conveys the importance of this region in the national story of American art. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
New York in the 1980s: Urban Theater, Through Jan. 4, 2015
Representing a cool irony, reflections on media culture, consumerism, cartoons and street art, the featured works here recreate the tense energy of a grittier 1980s New York. More than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space is devoted to the exhibition, presenting iconic works that capture the mood, energy, and critical themes that distinguished the art of the ’80s in one of the world’s greatest urban centers. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Benito Huerta: Axis Mundi v.2, Through Feb. 1, 2015
Local artist Benito Huerta strives to expand the boundaries of art by creating works that are symbolic, interactive and relevant to viewers. Having completed many public art commissions, including designs for Terminal D at D/ FW International Airport and the MexicanAmerican Cultural Center in Austin, and serving as professor and director/curator for the Gallery at University of Texas at Arlington since 1997, Huerta knows what it means to make artworks that are physically and psychologically integral to the community. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Lone Star Portraits, Through Jan 11, 2015
Ever since Leonardo da Vinci created his celebrated Mona Lisa, artists have tried to paint portraits as distinctive as this Renaissance masterpiece. See how Texas artists established their own portrait tradition in this installation that pairs artists’ self-portraits with those of their close friends, relatives and colleagues. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays
Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Ongoing
The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history, with interactive exhibits that entice participation by all age groups. The museum features hundreds of historical artifacts, photographs, full-scale aircraft engines and a rare Douglas DC-3 airliner. In addition, the museum’s state-of-the-art digital theater features “The Spirit of American, a film featuring the history of commercial aviation as well as breathtaking aerial photography. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday (open Sundays, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. seasonally from Memorial Day to Sept. 8). $0–$7. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum.org. 817.967.1560.
Leonard’s Department Store Museum, Ongoing
Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. fwscreen.com. 817.336.9111.
Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing
Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a Civil War collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Along with the exhibits, the museum includes a 75-seat movie theater that hosts a commissioned movie, “Our Homes Our Rights – Texas in the Civil War.” Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $0–$6. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. texascivilwarmuseum.com. 817.246.2323.
Galleries
Winter Rusiloski, Oct. 17–Nov. 11
Winter Rusiloski moved to Fort Worth in 2002 to pursue an MFA at TCU, where she continued to develop her landscape-inspired abstract
paintings. Aside from her professional art career, Rusiloski has taught courses at TCU, El Centro College and Tarrant County College. She is currently an associate professor of art at Tarrant County College Northwest. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.
Brian Moore, Through July 26
Utilizing skills acquired as a commercial photographer for the University of Arkansas, Brian Moore has applied his skills in the manner in which a painter would compose on canvas. Focusing on studio-based studies, Moore’s images have evolved to focus upon color, form and texture as subject matter. Creating forms from paper, Moore then photographs these sculptural forms, which alter the appearance and texture of the paper, completing the expression and visual emotion of the form. Free. William Campbell Contemporary Art. 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart. com. 817.737.9566.
Artspace111 Regional Juried Exhibition, Through Aug. 30
Andrea Karnes and Dr. Ron Tyler will serve as jurors for the First Annual Artspace111 Juried Exhibition. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.
Gallery Reception at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, First Fridays
Monthly reception for art exhibits opening at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 6–9 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.org. 817.298.3021.
Films
Movies at the Museum: July 11, Aug. 15
Remington and Russell’s artwork celebrates the romantic myth of the American West. Their iconic imagery set the stage for Hollywood and the rise of Western films, as many film directors looked to these artists and their paintings for inspiration. Join us for this summer movie series to view classic Westerns that capture the grittiness of frontier life and the beauty of the vast landscape. July 11: “The Searchers” (1956); Aug. 15: “Red River” (1948). 6:30–9 p.m. Free. Refreshments provided. Online registration required. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org/movies. 817.332.6554.
Sunset Cinema, Thursdays
Pack a picnic dinner, grab some friends and gather on the Amon Carter Museum of American Art lawn to watch a movie under the stars. Reservations are not required. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome (lawn only). No glass bottles, alcohol or pets. Check the website for titles and times. Program subject
slaid Cleaves Think William Faulkner with faded jeans and a worn six-string and you’ve got Austin singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves, who spins stories with a novelist’s eye and a poet’s heart.
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to cancelation in the event of high winds or inclement weather. If in doubt, contact the museum to ensure it’s still scheduled. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.989.5030.
Family Film Series, Second Saturdays
Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Films at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern. org/films.html. 817.738.9215.
First Sunday Film Club
This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Magnolia at the Modern
Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the
website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $6–$9. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium
Check the museum website for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
Music
Mimir Chamber Music Festival, July 3–July 11
Founded in 1998, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival features outstanding artists from the world’s leading orchestras, music schools and concert halls who share a love for chamber music. 7:30–9:30 p.m. on all days except for July 6, which is 2–4 p.m. Walsh Center for Performing Arts in the TCU PepsiCo Recital Hall. 2800 S. University Drive. mimirfestival.org. Third Thursday Jazz Series, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18
Take a musical journey from the early 20thcentury roots of jazz to the diverse sounds of today at the Fort Worth Library’s Third Thursday Jazz Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of local and internationally touring artists. 6:30 p.m. Central Library Gallery. 500 W. Third St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org.
817.392.7323.
Concerts in the Garden, Through July 5
Catch a concert under the stars at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s sensational summer music fest, complete with a fireworks finale to cap off the night. This year’s 16-concert series features a variety of music: pop, rock, country, jazz, classical and show tunes. Gates open at 6:30, concerts start at 8:15 p.m. Guests may bring their own food and drink, including alcoholic beverages. Lawn tickets $21 in advance and $26 at the gate; children 10 and under are free on the lawn if accompanied by an adult; adult tables $26–$46 in advance and $31–$51 at the gate; children’s tables $13–$46 in advance and $19–$51 at the gate. To purchase tickets or for more info: 817-665-6000 or fwsymphony. org. Fort Worth Botanic Garden. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Cowboy Music and Family Fun, Every Sunday
Round up the herd and join in for a Westernstyle music concert on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange Building. 131 E. Exchange Ave. cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.
Rockin’ the River, Every Thursday Through Aug. 7
Tubes and tunes take top billing at the Fourth Annual Rockin’ the River summer tubing and music series. July 3 – Eleven Hundred Springs with The Crooks, July 10 – Cody Jinks with Charla Corn, July 17 – Josh Grider with Union Hill, July 24 – Dirty River Boys with Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls, July 31 – Uncle Lucius with Tyler & The Tribe, Aug. 7 – Brandon Rhyder with Mike & The Moonpies. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., headliner kicks off at 6:45 p.m. (on the only waterfront stage in the Lone Star State, no less), after-party band plays on the beach stage at 8:30 p.m. and festivities end at dark with a free fireworks show. Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. trinityrivervision.org. 817.698.0700.
Free Music at Coyote Drive-In, Every Weekend
Featuring different bands every weekend of the month. Call the ticket office or check the website for specifics. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Coyote Drive-In. 223 N.E. 4th St. 817.717.7767. coyotedrive-in. com.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices general admission/reserved.) Friday and Saturday concerts at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
July 3: Corb Lund. Tickets: $10.
July 4: Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic. Tickets: Call for prices.
July 5: Steve Earle. Tickets: $15/$35
July 11: Johnny Lee & The Urban Cowboy Band. Tickets: $10/$14
July 12: Gary Allan. Tickets: $20/$40/$60/$80
July 18: Micky & The Motorcars. Tickets: $10/$14
Rockin’ the River Cool music and killer views will take center stage at the Fourth Annual Rockin’ the River summer tubing and concert series, every Thursday evening through Aug. 7.
fwevents july
July 19: Aaron Watson. Tickets: $12/$20
July 25: Jason Boland & The Stragglers. Tickets: $12/$18
Live oak Music Hall & Lounge
Check the website for upcoming shows. 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968.
SportS
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July 1: @ Orioles, 6:05 p.m.
July 2: @ Orioles, 6:05 p.m.
July 3: @ Orioles, 6:05 p.m.
July 4: @ Mets, 6:10 p.m.
July 5: @ Mets, 6:15 p.m.
July 6: @ Mets, 12:10 p.m.
July 7: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.
July 8: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.
July 9: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.
July 10: vs. Angels, 7:05 p.m.
July 11: vs. Angels, 7:05 p.m.
July 12: vs. Angels, 6:15 p.m.
July 13: vs. Angels, 2:05 p.m.
July 15: NL vs. AL, 85th All-Star Game @ Target Field, TBD
July 18: @ Blue Jays, 6:07 p.m.
July 19: @ Blue Jays, 12:07 p.m.
July 20: @ Blue Jays, 12:07 p.m.
July 21: @ Yankees, 6:05 p.m.
July 22: @ Yankees, 6:05 p.m.
July 23: @ Yankees, 6:05 p.m.
July 24: @ Yankees, 12:05 p.m.
July 25: vs. Athletics, 7:05 p.m.
July 26: vs. Athletics, 7:05 p.m.
July 27: vs. Athletics, 6:05 p.m.
July 28: vs. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 29: vs. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 30: vs. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Vaqueros Soccer fortworthvaqueros.com
July 4: @ San Antonio Corinthians, 7:30 p.m.
July 6: @ BCS Clash (College Station), 6 p.m.
Stage and theater
Little Shop of Horrors, July 5–aug. 3 Meek, mild mannered, out-of-luck Seymour Krelbourn has just discovered an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite. This plant is growing remarkably fast—and so is Seymour’s love for Audrey, his co-worker at the flower shop. But she has a boyfriend, and the plant has a bloodthirsty secret that threatens the entire
planet. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 and $25. Jubilee Theatre. 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.
Heroes, July 10–aug. 10
Cooped up in a country estate veterans’ home, three cantankerous old comrades bicker, banter and reminisce, all before hatching a plan to escape their current confines and take back their lives. Maybe they’ll travel to Indochina or picnic under the trees at the top of the hill. All that’s certain is that the dog statue in the garden is coming with them. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28 Thursdays and Sundays, $32 Fridays and Saturdays. Stage West Theatre. 823 W. Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817.STG.WEST.
the nosemaker’s apprentice: Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon, July 10–aug. 10
A father weaves a magical tale for his daughter to justify his unlicensed plastic surgery practice, tracing the origins of cosmetic surgery to craftsmen in medieval Europe. 8 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18–$33. Amphibian Stage. Productions. 120 S. Main St. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012.
Slaid Cleaves, July 11
Austin singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves spins stories with a novelist’s eye and a poet’s heart. Twenty years into his career, the celebrated songwriter’s latest CD, “Still Fighting the War,” spotlights an artist in peak form. Cleaves’ seamless new collection delivers vivid snapshots as wildly cinematic as they are carefully chiseled. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $33. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280. rose nose rhapsody, July 11–aug. 3
Rose Nose Rhapsody toys with all that rises and falls in our lives when the end of the world is near. Emotions run wild, adventures ensue and bonds run deep. Brought to life by a red-nosed ensemble of performers using physical theater and object puppetry under the guidance of Lake Simons, it features live music composed and performed by John Dyer. Gates open at 7 p.m., showtime at 9 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Tickets: $5–$20. Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Road, hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.
an evening with terry Bozzio, aug. 29
Drum legend Terry Bozzio, known for his work with Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, UK and his critically acclaimed solo ventures, celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first drum lesson on his coastto-coast tour. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $33. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Hope and Gravity, through July 19
Just as an elevator starts and stops on random floors, nine different stories are connected by a simple twist of fate. This nonlinear play travels
backward and forward in time as each character experiences the highs and lows of relationships and chance encounters. By Michael Hollinger. (Adult language.) 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $20–$35. Circle Theatre. 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre.com. 817.877.3040.
A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 18 and up, $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
Hyena’s Comedy night Club, ongoing Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub. com. 817.877.5233.
other attraCtionS and eventS
Fort worth’s Fourth, July 4
Fort Worth’s Fourth is a day of free family activities, music and fireworks along the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion. The annual event will feature live music from Party Machine and Larry g(EE) as well as free activities like Jet Ski shows and Flyboard shows, pony rides, bounce houses, miniature golf, a water slide, levee slide, zip line, face painting, tubing and more! Gates open at 2 p.m.; fireworks start at 10 p.m. $10 preferred parking, $5 overflow parking. 395 Purcey St. fortworthsfourth.com. 817.698.0700.
150 Years of Fort worth Satellite exhibit, ongoing
The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.
Friday on the Green, July 11, Sept. 12, oct. 10, nov. 14
Celebrating its sixth season, the Southside’s free monthly concert series offers live tunes and yummy tasties from nearby eateries. Bring your pals, blankets, chairs and pets for and get ready to picnic and party Southside style. 7–10 p.m. Magnolia Green Park, 1201 Lipscomb St. fortworthsouth.org.
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134 Little Red Wasp / 136 Review: J.R.'s Steak & Grill
The Reuben at Little Red Wasp is not a traditional rendering. It has grilled toasty bread, finely chopped and panseared corned beef, baby Swiss and an amazing cabbage slaw. The namesake drink (seen here), Little Red Wasp, is made with Dulce Vida Reposado tequila, a house-made red pepper puree, mint, lemon juice and jalapeño honey.
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powerful sting
The menu at Little Red Wasp bears no resemblance to Grace even though it was pulled together by the same man, Chef Blaine Staniford.
It wasn’t what I was expect I ng, w I th g race’s sleek and sexy model just down the street. Little Red Wasp has an industrial loft vibe. Its raw structure design is neither posh nor polished. There are huge expanses covered in white subway tile and a focal wall of terra-cotta cinder block. Pops of red found in the striped booths and shiny café chairs remind you where you are.
Like so many other new standouts around town, the bar is a key component of the concept, not an afterthought. The signage out front says Little Red Wasp Kitchen + Bar. It could eas-
ily be the other way around. Step inside and you will see what I mean. To say that the bar is expansive would be an understatement. You need a library ladder to access its entire inventory.
Their namesake drink, Little Red Wasp ($9), packs a powerful sting. It is made with Dulce Vida Reposado tequila, a house-made red pepper puree, mint, lemon juice and jalapeño honey. The well-stocked shelves hold endless possibilities.
The menu runs the gamut from familystyle (Deviled Eggs made with Best Maid pickles or Spaghetti and Meatballs), to picnic (Egg Salad Sandwich or Chicken Wings with Ranch Dip), to greasy spoon (Cheese Fries with Renfro’s jalapeños, bacon and chives or a Hot Dog with House Chili).
The Chicken Wings ($9) consisted of seven spicy wings served with sides of house-made ranch and Crystal’s Hot Sauce. Dip #2 ($6) is a house-made ranch dip surrounded by crispy, fresh potato chips. We were shocked to see the bottom of the basket so soon.
Under the heading of Knife + Fork Sandwiches, we loved the creative Reuben ($14).
| by courtney dabney | photography by alex lepe |
(left) Dip #2 is a house-made ranch dip surrounded by crispy, fresh potato chips. The Chicken Wings are tempting in the background. (below) Chef Blaine Staniford.
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location: 808 Main St. Fort Worth, 76102 for info call: 817.877.3111
what we like: The new twist on traditional favorites, like the Reuben, was refreshing.
what we don't: We thought the fish was a little pricey for what you are served.
our recommendation: We recommend giving everything a try, and don't forget to order one of the signature drinks. The Little Red Wasp packs quite a punch.
It was not a traditional rendering. It had grilled toasty bread, finely chopped and pan-seared corned beef, baby Swiss and an amazing cabbage slaw. The slaw makes its way onto several plates, made with both white and purple cabbage and “Wasp Sauce,” which is a spicy and tangy combination of house-made thousand island and sriracha. The Crispy Chicken ($12) was similar, overflowing with slaw and served on a mammoth potato hoagie. I
To say that the bar is expansive would be an understatement. You need a library ladder to access its entire inventory.
think the Reuben will be a mainstay on the menu for years to come.
The Potato Crusted Fish ($22) was simple and crusty served with a side of fluffy dill tartar sauce and wilted spinach. The market catch of the day was pollock. I wouldn’t come back for the fish — too pricey for the presentation.
For dessert, we sampled the Crème Brulée ($7), which had a thick sugar crust. It was lovely, garnished with fresh mint and blackberries. You could really taste the eggy custard consistency and vanilla notes.
Bang for your Buck
After a recent reboot, longtime favorite J.R.’s Steakhouse has made the shift towards more casual dining, complete with a huge sports bar — rebranding itself as J.R.’s Steak & Grill.
Chef Todd PhilliP s has Been head Chef for The Pas T nine years, and his steak offerings are still seasoned, seared and served to perfection. The menu holds a wide variety at many price-points; some of which are best enjoyed in the expanded formal dining room, and others are better suited to the separated sports bar atmosphere.
In the sports bar, I counted some 18 jumbo flat screens, all tuned to a different station, and one that snuck its way around the corner and managed to intrude on the quieter dining room ambience (which I would unplug immediately — because Dateline distracted from my delicious steak). The classic steak house atmosphere consists of dark woods and stained glass features.
A sampling of the Prime Rib Flatbread ($14) was topped with smoked prime rib, sweet caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella. It was a generous portion, reminiscent of a summertime campfire, full of smoky flavor.
The 12-ounce Grilled Rib Eye Steak ($28) was cooked to order — medium rare, with neat grill marks. It was tender and juicy, and like most of J.R.’s cuts, this rib eye is wet-aged. You cannot miss the 12-ounce Smoked Prime Rib ($28). It is one of
what we like: The steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the sides were spot-on and portioned generously.
the finest examples of its kind in Tarrant County, served with freshly grated horseradish or a milder horseradish dip to-die-for. Phillips’ rich mashed potatoes and creamy cheese grits are unbeatable sides.
what we don't: One of the jumbo flat-screen TVs was intrusive on the quiet dining room space.
our recommendation: If you are going to try just one thing, stick with the 12-ounce Smoked Prime Rib. It is one of the finest of its kind in the county.
We also tried the Mas Macho Chopped Steak ($14), because the combination sounded so intriguing, topped with two loaded cheese enchiladas, chili con carne and sliced avocado. The steak was tender, and the portion size was ample. In fact, we were simply not “mas macho” enough to polish it off. But, that was not a problem since our very professional waitress, Jessica, hooked us up with a doggie bag (or two). I noticed many others sporting the same accessory on the way out the door.
extrabites Ryan’s Recipes
In May, Nolan Ryan released his third book, and first cookbook, The Nolan Ryan Beef & Barbecue Cookbook, Recipes From a Texas Kitchen, published by Little, Brown and Company.
| by Gail Bennison |
When people hear the name n olan r yan, they usually think of Major League Baseball’s all-time strike-out king, but over the years, Ryan has owned banks, authored books, operated several working cattle ranches and started his own branded beef company, Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef. He also was president and CEO of Texas Rangers Baseball.
“It was a two-year project,” Ryan says. “The reason we decided to do this cookbook was the fact that we had a lot of our [beef] customers texting and emailing us, wanting to know how to cook the products and asking if we had recipes. So, we started posting recipes on the website. That got us started thinking about doing a cookbook, one with easy recipes that people could grill inside or outside, and make a whole meal out of it.”
In deciding to write the cookbook, Ryan wanted to find a chef who could communicate the authentic Mexican and Southwestern style of grilled-over-fire beef dishes of South Texas. He enlisted Cristobal Vazquez (Chef Cris), executive chef at the Globe Life Park in Arlington, and they developed the recipes together.
“During the course of the two-year period, we would
have samplings where we’d bring in some of the front office staff and have lunch and talk about the different dishes and what the likes and dislikes were,” Ryan said.
The 75-recipe cookbook begins with a brief story of how Ryan fell in love with the cattle business. He was 10 years old and living in his hometown of Alvin, Texas, when he bought a day-old calf from a dairy farmer for $1.50.
When he met Ruth, his high school sweetheart and future wife, Ryan was focused on playing sports and doing well in school. He got back into the cattle business while pitching for the California Angels in 1973 and bought his first piece of ranch property in 1969. For more than four decades, the Ryans have been buying and building ranches. They’ve also been busy building a family. They have three children: Robert Reid, Nolan Reese and Wendy Lynn, and several grandchildren.
The cookbook features a section of classic side dishes, salads and desserts, including Ruth Ryan’s Special Occasion Carrot Cake.
“Ruth’s carrot cake is the best I’ve ever eaten,” Ryan says. “And she does a green bean casserole I
like that’s in the cookbook.”
“The purpose of the cookbook, and one I think we accomplished, is there’s a lot of simple recipes in there that don’t take a lot of time and that you can go to your local supermarket and find all the ingredients that you need,” Ryan said. “You’re not driving all over town trying to find something you don’t even know what it is, and you end up with something that doesn’t take very long to prepare, but has a lot of flavor to it. With the lifestyles of people nowadays, I think that’s what they’re looking for. It’s not strictly a grilling cookbook. You can prepare the dishes in the kitchen.
“I’m really proud of it,” Ryan said. “I think the layout turned out well, and the food stylist and photographer did a phenomenal job. I’m just happy with the job everyone did.”
To order a copy, visit nolanryanbeef.com.
Chef Todd Phillips has been head chef at J.R.'s for nine years. His steaks are seasoned, seared and served to perfection.
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Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $
Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ Fred’s Texas 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.; Noon9pm, Sun. 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650 $$
Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am - 10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am - midnight Fri.; 10am - midnight Sat.; 10am - 10pm Sun. $$-$$$ Lucile’s Stateside Bistro 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ Lunch Box 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.Sun. $ MAX's Wine Dive 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 9am-midnight Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ Montgomery Street Café 2421 W. 7th St., 817.870.1100. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $
Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Paris Coffee Shop 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $
Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ Pop’s Safari Room 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$
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.;
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11am-2am Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. $$
The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $
Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun. $
My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am10pm Fri.-Sat. $
Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 Other locations: 2600 W. 7th
Shaw's Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. Mon. 11am-2:30pm; Tue.-Thu. 11am- 9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 10:30am9pm. $-$$
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.
Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bread Baking Company 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $
The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $
Weinburger’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ eclectic arlinGton
The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Burleson
Wine Down 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am9pm Wed-Sat. $$ 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.
Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.927.7372. 5:30pm to 9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $$ Trevino's 1812 Montgomery St., 817.731.8226. 11am to 9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 9am-9:30pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun.; Breakfast 9am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $-$$ Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$
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Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$
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Red Door Bistro 4938 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.292.0000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$
Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$
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DinneR aT ReVOLVeR TacO
LOUnGe iS LiKe HaVinG a HOmecOOKeD meaL aT a FRienD’S HOUSe in mexicO. Not to be missed is the Puerco Con Chile. It features tender pan-seared pork loin and a braised pork rib, refried white beans and two fried chicharron gorditas filled with pork skins for flavoring. The authentic tomatillo salsa is neither tart nor green but roasted for that simmered-allday taste.
The cocktail creations at Revolver are inspired by the artisanal fresh fruit syrups made
by shaved ice street vendors in Mexico.
Aside from the taco portion of the menu, you won’t find any standard fare (and even the tacos aren’t the norm, filled with things like beef tongue, Mexican corn truffle and rainbow trout).
The Enmoladas De Pollo was a delicious enchilada-style meal with four rolled tortillas filled with slow-cooked pulled chicken. The sauce is what makes them special. Mole Coloradito is one of the house specialties. It is a rich brown emulsion with smoky serranos and roasted peanuts, among many other ingredients. I have only attempted to make mole on two occasions. It is both a labor- and ingredient-intensive process. We also tasted the green mole, which is another option for those who can’t enjoy peanuts. The dish was attractive with crumbles of queso fresco and pickled red onion on top, adding a unique flavor to the dish. And, I could sidetrack my entire review just discussing those delicate hand-made tortillas.
The clean, white interior is sleek and modern with punches of red. The focal point is the bustling open kitchen, and a close second is the large bar area with antique revolvers lacquered right into the maple wood.
The emphasis here is on the Lounge. Quit tapping your toe and checking your watch. You are not in that big of a rush. Trust me ... you don’t want to miss this. Instead, sit back, relax and keep sipping on that delicious concoction.
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.; 6:30am10pm 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. $-$$
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm 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.; 11am10pm Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 8am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $ Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm
Revolver Taco Lounge
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The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. Breakfast tacos served 7:30am10am Mon.-Fri. $
Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations
Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ WilloW Park
Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$ southwest Fort Worth
Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 600 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. $$
Trail Dust Steak House 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ 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. $$$$ The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch 11:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun.; lounge open daily. $$$$ Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$
Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. Dining Room Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.Sat.; Bar Hours 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $$$$
H3 Ranch 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$$
Mercury Chop House 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 3pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $$$
Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800.11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ granbury
Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471.11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ graP evine/Southlake/ Colleyville
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$
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