Fort Worth Magazine - June 2014

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June 2014

Best Of 2014

Life is abundant on this side of the Metroplex … and the people best able to judge the best place for just about anything are the readers of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. This year, we received more than 4,000 votes across all the categories. by Paul K. Harral

42 Baker Rising In her glory days, the majestic Baker Hotel embraced the rich and famous because of the healing powers of Crazy Water and mineral baths.

Vandalism and neglect has left the historic hotel in a sad state of decay, but due to a public-private partnership between The Baker Restoration Team and the City of Mineral Wells, plans are well underway to restore the “Grand Old Lady” to her former glory. by Gail Bennison

92 Dream Home Quality The products and care that go into Dream Home construction make the house more valuable than the ultimate asking price will indicate. by Paul K. Harral

Cowtown Cycle Party Winner of Best Unique Sightseeing

Hometown Heroes

Presented by TXO

Greg Kalina

Restaurant Industry Professional Nonprofit Volunteer

Peppered with philanthropic efforts that run the giving gamut, Greg Kalina’s list of local volunteer pursuits is a veritable five-course menu of altruism: A Wish With Wings board president, Big Brothers Big Sisters “Big Taste” committee chair, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate member, Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation board member and Sister Cities board member.

But wait — that’s not everything on this Hometown Hero’s carte du jour. General manager of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Kalina and his culinary crew also host and co-sponsor the Teaching Chairs of Excellence dinner to laud standout educators in the Fort Worth ISD, as well as hold a golf invitational each fall benefiting One Safe Place, the Safe City Commission’s new family justice project.

It’s an epic inventory to be sure, but don’t expect Kalina to gush over his gallant efforts.

“I don’t feel like a hero,” Kalina said. “I feel very fortunate to be in a position to help. And I am proud to know and work with people who expect me to do just that.”

What he does enthuse about, however, are the “amazing” people he’s met and the lifelong friends he’s made throughout his years of local servitude.

“The generosity and care of Fort Worth is contagious,” he said, quick to siphon away the focus from himself. “I know the entire team of Del Frisco’s is incredibly proud of the difference we help make in the community.”

Close DD Holmes named CASA of Tarrant Advocate of the

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

From the mustsee live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out

Culinary ventures in and around town

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

Is This? How well do you know Fort Worth? Can you guess where this photo was taken based on the clues?

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Most of you will be reading this after our 2014 best of Colonial tee- off party that was held on May 20 at the new frost park at Colonial. The theme of this year’s party was Caddyshack Chic and included a return of all of last year’s entertainment (why fix what isn’t broken?) including Four Day Weekend, the band Time Machine and Pete’s Dueling Pianos. With 20 of the area’s best restaurants serving up heavy appetizers and desserts throughout the evening along with cold beer provided by Rahr and AnheuserBusch and other libations provided by our friends at Goody Goody Liquor, no one left hungry or thirsty.

This year’s party fittingly benefited Fort Worth resident, TCU letterman and PGA touring pro J.J. Henry’s Henry House Foundation. If you are familiar with the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, you are probably aware of the Henry House Hideaway skybox for kids, where the foundation gives hundreds of tournament tickets to local children’s groups to allow kids to participate in the tournament experience. Started by J.J. and his wife, Lee, in 2006, the Henry House Foundation focuses on the health care and well-being of children.

Earlier this year, my friend Jamie Cashion made me aware of Briggs Berry, a 17-year-old from Granbury who has a rare, life-threatening condition that makes fighting infections extremely difficult. Briggs, who happens to be a great junior golfer, was going through chemotherapy at the time and was preparing for a bone marrow transplant. Jamie asked Briggs if he had ever played golf with anyone famous. When he said no,

Jamie called me and asked me if I could facilitate an introduction with J.J.

Within 24 hours of my call to J.J., he and his Henry House Foundation had invited Briggs and his father on a two-night, all-expenses-paid trip to San Diego to play golf with J.J. at Torrey Pines and for Briggs to caddy for J.J. at the Farmers Insurance Open Pro-Am. Briggs also got to meet Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Jason Dufner and Jordan Spieth, to name a few.

If J.J. ever decides to retire from the PGA tour, he may have a second career on the small screen. He showed some real talent promoting the Best Of party with me this year (pictured above). If you missed it, you can see it at fwtx.com/ videos/best-2014-caddyshack-promo.

This year’s Best Of issue celebrates the best that Fort Worth has to offer in categories ranging from services and shopping to nightlife and everything in between. While Kevin Borg, bartender at Fire Oak Grill, won for Best Mixologist, he may have a little competition from Fort Worth, Texas magazine after our creation of a new drink being served at Rio Mambo called the FW MAGarita. It's a frozen margarita in a schooner with a mini-bottle of dry champagne tipped upside down in the glass. It is the perfect combination of flavors.

If you haven’t had the chance to experience everything on our Best Of list this year, step it up and support Fort Worth's best!

Hal A. Brown owner/publisher

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Great article about local crafts. I was wondering if you might do an article about where to go to enjoy the local craft beer movement here in Fort Worth. Outside of doing research on Yelp, Foursquare, etc. Especially downtown.

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So informative, colorful and insightful. If you are a planner and need to know current or future events in this city, this is the magazine to help you get there! Love it. Great job, Hal and staff.

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Texas Rising

I always look forward to receiving my Fort Worth magazine every month and reading the amazing articles that your feature writer, Gail Bennison, contributes to the magazine.

I was particularly intrigued by the Bill Paxton article this month, Texas Rising. I would love to read more articles of this nature in the Fort Worth magazine!!

Texas history, a Fort Worth native and a talented writer = WIN WIN FOR ALL!

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Portrait of Success

Congratulations to Donald E. Godwin on his selection as a Recognized Practitioner in the field of Commercial Litigation in the 2014 Chambers USA Guide.

Chambers & Partners publishes what many believe to be the leading guides to the legal profession, utilizing a team of more than 150 researchers who lead an in-depth review of lawyers worldwide. Recognition by this esteemed organization is a great honor for Mr. Godwin, the Firm and its clients, and serves as a notable testament to his legal knowledge, experience and record of success.

Donald E. Godwin recognized by Chambers & Partners

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Gail Bennison reminisced with several people about Mineral Wells’ Baker Hotel for her story in this issue (page 44). In its glory days, the majestic Baker Hotel was filled with U.S. presidents, Hollywood royalty, socialites, oil tycoons and cattle kings. The rich and famous came to experience the healing powers of Crazy Water and mineral baths. Vandalism and neglect have left it in a sad state of decay, but due to a public-private partnership between The Baker Restoration Team and the City of Mineral Wells, plans are well underway to restore the “Grand Old Lady” to her former glory. Gail also wrote about local artist Bob Cook (page 28) and DD Holmes, CASA of Tarrant Advocate of the Year (page 106).

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In her column (page 104), Debra Knowlton shares how she dealt with morbid obesity. After years of yo-yo dieting, Debra underwent a gastric sleeve procedure and lost the weight. If you are interested in learning more about Debra’s weight-loss journey, get a copy of her book, Sleeved For Life , at sleevedforlife.com. To receive daily inspiration and motivation, visit her sleevedforlife Facebook page or follow her on Twitter @sleevedforlife.

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The magazine welcomes Nancy Farrar as our new food columnist. Nancy is not trained, but she has been an accomplished home cook for many years. She grew up in an Italian family where most family parties welcomed 30 or more guests. In future issues, she will share her recipes and entertaining ideas. To see her recipes for Moroccan Swordfish With Couscous, Toasted Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins, go to page 38.

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Are you stuck in a running rut? Jessica Llanes has the answers in this month’s Be Well feature (page 34) about adding fun to your run. From color and mud runs to zombie chases and scavenger hunts, she tells about the social running events offered nearby. Staying in shape doesn’t have to be boring.

5 Jocelyn Tatum got stuck with quite a job this month. We asked her to find the best margarita in Fort Worth. Poor thing. The research must have been grueling. Jocelyn said the biggest mistake she made was asking for the most popular margarita. “While not always true, the cheapest one is usually the customer’s choice (for obvious reasons), and I usually get some watered-down version. Otherwise known as the “house margarita,” you may find these on happy hour menus or offered as a bottomless option for a reason. I see a splitting headache in your near future,” Jocelyn warns. To see her picks, see page 146.

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In the Escapes feature this month, Kyle Whitecotton takes readers on a tour of American towns known for their architecture. While obvious selections such as New York City and Chicago made the list, Kyle brings to light some of the architectural gems found elsewhere in the nation. To start your journey, turn to page 24. Let your voice be heard We are always looking for fresh talent. If you are a writer, illustrator or photographer, please send your work samples and resume to Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com. If you want to get a comment or suggestion to one of our current contributors, please send to that same email address. We want to hear from you. 1 3 5 2 4 6

Don Davis is having a garage sale.

With over 3,000 new and used cars on sale, “The 25th Annual Don Davis Garage Sale” is sure to be an event of epic new car and truck in stock. Jeep, Lincoln, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, Ford, Nissan. And quality used cars and trucks in every price range. Family cars, sports cars, luxury cars, sport utility vehicles, pickups. Even classic cars.

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you’ve never attended a Don Davis Garage Sale, make plans to do so today. You’ll find out why this one-and-only Don Davis sale has been Fort Worth/Dallas area’s biggest sale event weekend for 24 years running.

And like all good garage sales, you should plan to arrive early. Make your best new or used car deal at Don Davis Auto Group.

Chef Impersonator

We welcome our new food columnist, Nancy Farrar, this month. Inspired by her travels, Nancy cooks up a beautiful meal of Moroccan Swordfish and Couscous With Roasted Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins. To see the video of how Nancy knocks the meal out in 30 minutes, visit fwtx.com.

There’s always more to the story in our video exclusives found at fwtx.com/videos. This month, you can meet some of our Best Of winners, hear from the folks behind the renovation of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells and peek inside area restaurants, breweries and much more.

Online Medical

Directory: Fort Worth’s No. 1 online source for finding doctors and hospitals

For years, Fort Worth magazine readers have used the annual Top Docs issue to select a doctor. These same readers can now go to fwtx. com/directory/docs to locate a physician in the area with our new Online Medical Directory that is searchable by the doctor’s name, practice name, location and specialty.

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

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.

Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Orthopedic Care.

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To find out more about these awards and what they mean to you, visit our website at BaylorArlington.com or call 855.41.ORTHO for an appointment.

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rolling remedies

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Dr. Christina r obinson, pediatri C ian and medi C al dire C tor of the new U nt p ediatri C m obile Clini C , knows what poverty and lack of medical care look like. She grew up in Fort Worth’s Stop Six. Although her parents didn’t have college degrees, they encouraged her to stay focused in school so she would have a different life from the one she saw outside her window every day. She told her parents at a young age she wanted to be a doctor.

It’s surreal for her that she gets to go back to her old neighborhood helping underserved children. The 40-foot pediatrician’s office on wheels started visiting Como, Stop Six, North Side and Morningside weekly on May 12. It now brings antibiotics, vaccines, a board-certified pediatrician, a registered nurse, a social worker, educational materials and so much more to the children and their families at no cost.

It has two exam rooms, space for social services, registration, a pharmacy and a lab. All of the staff members are bilingual. This plan coalesced as registered nurse and program director, Laura Standish, made plans to move back to Fort Worth from Los Angeles, where she worked on a mobile clinic for years. When professor and chairman of pediatrics, Dr. Paul Bowman, bumped into Standish’s stepfather, UNTHSC’s Dr. Monte Troutman, he told Bowman what his stepdaughter had been up to and that she was moving back. Bowman’s ears perked up.

Standish said Bowman was already in the process of addressing the issue of “no-shows” at UNTHSC’s Patient Care Center,

where he and Robinson work. And since just three months earlier Robinson attended a seminar in Dallas about mobile healthcare and had brought it to his attention, it was already on Bowman’s radar as a solution.

Children don’t show up to doctor appointments either because their parents don’t have insurance, a car or money for bus passes, or they can’t make the co-pay. Robinson said some wait until their child’s condition reaches the maximum point of severity and then head to the local hospital, which leads to flooded emergency rooms.

And if a child comes in with bruises, the on-site social worker will bring them to her desk. The front passenger seat morphs into a soundproof room when a wall unfolds so the child has privacy. The superman of a bus driver, Colin Linton, who is also a trained medical assistant, morphs into a bodyguard.

Fort Worth was the largest city without a pediatric mobile clinic until this one came along. While still new and unfamiliar, Standish and Robinson met with pastors at local churches and school principals to develop relationships and trust in the neighborhoods they serve.

Bee huggers

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Susan and Brandon

Pollard are self- P roclaimed ur B an B eewranglers and some of the most knowledgea B le honey B ee advocates in the m etro P lex. They literally wear their affection for the species on their sleeves (imagine bumble bee beanies and bouncing antennae head bands).

The couple would say of a newly set-up box hive that it is “purity and peace in progress.” When describing a shipment of bees, they say things like: “The mothers of thousands have arrived with their entourages. A buzzing, humming and royal piping parcel of delight.” Who says something like that? Either a frustrated English literature major or someone who sees the world through black and yellow-striped glasses.

“People think we are cute but soon realize we are really trouble and mean business where bees are concerned,” says Susan.

Their advocacy often takes the form of education about the myriad benefits of cultivating a healthy bee population, as well as the ills of pollutants that destroy thriving hives. At the top of their hit list are things like environmental toxins, industrial chemicals and bee-killing pesticides. With her background in health and nutrition, Pollard says, “It’s hard to pull apart an awareness of the land and the food supply. People are now asking where their food comes from and what our food is actually doing to us.”

Honeybees are crucial pollinators for local agriculture. They affect everything. Pollard says, “Unfortunately, the Dallas/Fort Worth area is not faring any better in regards to the loss of hives (an epidemic that is only whispered about and called “colony collapse”). We are seeing a similar local decline to the national average of around one-third.” That is a devastating trend the Texas Honey Bee Guild is determined to see changed.

Their honey is featured prominently on the menus of restaurants like Magnolia Cheese Company and Clay Pigeon and in favorite recipes like Melt Ice Cream’s popular Lavender and Honey flavor. They are also mainstays at local farmers markets. Just look for the car with a bumper sticker that reads, “Food is for Farmers Markets, Not for the Stock Market.”

The Texas Honey Bee Guild represents some of the first urban beekeepers in our area, famous for rescuing and relocating unwanted hives. Currently in the works is an effort to set up rooftop hives in urban areas. The Fairmont Hotel in Dallas was on board early, and the Guild is in talks with many Fort Worth locations like the Worthington, the Omni Hotel and Clay Pigeon to set up and maintain healthy hives here as well.

Toyota Coming to Town

oh, what a feeling! toyota motor corp. made public in late april plans to shed its southern california address for a Planobased ZiP instead, effectively transforming the Lone Star State into an automotive heavyweight.

The mega-automaker will merge its North American hub for manufacturing, sales, marketing and corporate operations into a sprawling, stateof-the-art, sustainably built campus slated for completion in late 2016 or early 2017. All told, about 4,000 Toyota staffers will eventually call North Texas home: 2,000 employees from the current headquarters in Torrance, Calif.; 1,000 from the company’s engineering and manufacturing hub in Erlanger, Ky.; and another 1,000 from its Toyota Financial Services group.

Granted, the weather here might be a bit on the wild side in comparison with SoCal’s perpetually pleasant skies and even-keeled seasons. And we’re slightly less blessed when it comes to blue waters and mountainous terrain. But besides the $40 million incentive from Gov. Rick Perry’s Texas Enterprise Fund that Lone Star dealmakers put on the table (not too shabby, eh?), Toyota will reap plenty of rewards from setting out its shingle in a state well known for its robust economy and pro-business, low-tax environment. As for the impact here locally? Obviously Plano stands to benefit in a big way from the fuelinjected boost to its local economic engine, but no doubt Fort Worth and the rest of us to the west will experience an economic lift as well when several thousand folks — including many high-level execs with homes to furnish and money to burn — make a nest near our neighborhood.

As for a possible “Plano Edition” Prius rolling off the assembly lines for that we’ll just have to wait and see. Alison Rich

Girl Makes Good

You may know Arlington native, actress and former fashion model Taylor Cole from her films such as The Green Hornet, 12 Rounds, Surrogates, The Violent Kind, and The Ganzfeld Haunting or her television series roles in Castle, The Event and Summerland.

Currently, Cole is preparing for a new TV show Ballers, ordered to series by HBO. Toplined by wrestling and movie star Dwayne Johnson, Ballers is expected to begin production later this year for a planned release in 2015.

Johnson is executive producing the series with his Pain & Gain co-star Mark Wahlberg.

Written by Steve Levinson in his pilot-writing debut, Ballers explores the lives of a group of former and current football players. Johnson stars as Spencer Strasmore, a retired athlete. Cole plays the role of Michaels, an ESPN sideline reporter who is romantically involved with Spencer.

The hazel-eyed beauty was born in Arlington on April 29, 1984. A gifted athlete, she attended Lamar High School where she traveled with the Junior Olympics volleyball squad. It was also in high school she got her start as a model.

Hogan Heads Home

One of golf’s most lofty names is landing back in town. Starting next year, the newly launched Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Co. will roll out a set of golf clubs — the first Ben Hogan-branded clubs to hit the market in seven years. Perry Ellis International and Victoria-headquartered golf club maker Eidolon Brands inked the deal. Terry Koehler, former director of marketing for the Ben Hogan Co. and current president and CEO of Eidolon, will front the Fort Worth-based company. (For the uninitiated, the Ben Hogan Co. set up shop here in 1953 as an equipment manufacturing business, employing as many as 500 staffers during the boom years of the ’70s and ’80s. Callaway Golf bought the iconic company in 2003, shifting production out of Texas and ultimately discontinuing the Hogan line in 2008.)

The Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Co. established a temporary manufacturing facility

Cole moved to New York to further her modeling career. She appeared in commercials and advertisements such as Crest toothpaste, Old Spice and Dooney & Bourke handbags.

When she visited her mother and stepdad actor Shawn Christian in Los Angeles, Cole landed an audition and eventually the role of Erika Spalding for the WB show Summerland in 2004. She relocated to Los Angeles to film the series.

Cole started her film career with the sports drama All You’ve Got. She continued on with movies, receiving roles in the independent film MovinG in 2007 and the action thriller Loaded in 2008. Cole then joined the cast of the NBC show Heroes, where she played Rachel Mills.

After appearing in the films 12 Rounds and Surrogates, Cole took a role on the Comedy Central series, Secret Girlfriend, in 2009. She followed up in 2010 with an appearance in the movie The Violent Kind and guest roles on NCIS and Entourage. That same year she was cast as Vicky Roberts in The Event.

Cole has also appeared in Ryan Cabrera’s True music video and Papa Roach’s video for “Scars.” She guest-starred in the WB show Supernatural episode titled Provenance, where she played Sarah Blake, an art collector. She has been seen playing guest roles in the CBS show NUMB3RS and in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI Miami in a recurring role as lab technician Samantha Owens. —Gail Bennison

on the city’s Southside back in March, with plans to debut a permanent site in the coming months. According to local news sources, the company will place between 40 and 60 people under Koehler’s purview over the next two years.

A professional golfer and Fort Worth resident for many years, Hogan was widely regarded as one of the best players in the history of the sport. The stuff of legend, his striking ability is still lauded — and emulated — by golf aficionados far and wide. Known as a consummate perfectionist, the nine-time championship winner is said to have spent hours dissecting his performance and studying his craft.

So if the buzz we’re hearing plays out — that the facility will be fabricating some of the most exacting irons ever to be built — we have a feeling Mr. Hogan would heartily approve. We’ll keep you updated as the details are (ahem) ironed out. Alison Rich

Introducing Tesoro.

Nancy Farrar.

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Behind the façade

This month we are traveling to American towns known for their architecture and hiring the best local guides to disclose the good stuff hidden behind the façade.

America is full of towns known for their historic architectural sights, places where people can trace the contours of manmade structures, ponder their designs, and speculate their histories. But standing alongside great architecture is only part of it. To truly experience a place, you must look beyond the tiny print of your guidebook and see these structures with new eyes—a local’s eyes.

chicago, ill. When it comes to showcasing America’s finest collection of architectural accomplishments, Chicago is arguably at the top of the list. As far back as the turn of the 20th century, the Chicago School and the likes of Frank Gehry gave rise to one of the world’s most influential skylines. Since then the city has worked diligently to maintain its longstanding reputation.

And because the architectural abundance of this historic city can be a bit overwhelming, the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers a long list of guided tours to enlighten your architectural curiosities. CAF offers tours by foot, bike, bus and boat, but their finest tour is a riverboat cruise through the heart of the city. Chicago’s First Lady fleet explores 50 of the city’s most architecturally noteworthy buildings—including Tribune Tower, Marina City and 35 East Wacker Drive—all from the unrivaled perspective of the Chicago River.

The Chicago area also offers the world’s largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural creations. Nearby Oak Park, where Wright lived and worked for the first 20 years of his career (1889-1909), is home to 24 of these creations. Whether in Oak Park or Chicago, The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is the best source for daily walking tours.

new York, n.Y. New York

City’s rich mixture of cultures along with a long history of imaginative thinkers has led to an equally rich collection of architectural styles. It seems everywhere you turn in this city another variety towers over you. There’s the Art Deco style of Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building; the Gothic style of the Woolworth

Building; the Neo-Roman New York Stock Exchange building; and the green design of the Condé Nast Building; not to mention the brownstone row, Tudor Revival and Victorian-style homes found throughout the residential areas.

Overwhelmed yet? Don’t be. Levys’ Unique New York will explain everything on their architectural highlights walking tour of this great melting pot. No one is more knowledgeable or more entertaining when it comes to explaining the complexities of New York than fourth-generation New Yorkers Mark and Matt Levy and their team of guides.

Afterward, step aboard a Classic Harbor Line yacht to circumnavigate Manhattan while sipping champagne and listening to Members of the American Institute of Ar-

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The Chrysler Building in New York City adds to the rich collection of architectural styles visitors can see.

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chitects’ New York Chapter narrate the story of NYC’s skyscrapers, parks, monuments, waterfront architecture, and all the bridges and tunnels along the way.

Savannah, Ga. When you’re fed up with the big city, head south to Savannah, Ga., where carefully renovated architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries abounds. Savannah’s Historic District, including parts of the original town plan from 1733, is a National Historic Landmark. Here you’ll find the Green Meldrim House, where during the Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman set up his headquarters before gifting the city of Savannah to President Lincoln. The house is full of unusual architectural features, including an entrance consisting of three sets of doors, beautiful oriel windows and silver-plated hinges and doorknobs throughout the house.

Savannah’s neighborhoods are a textbook of architectural charm like the Federal style of the Davenport House, built in 1820, and the ornate Victorian style of the Magnolia Place Inn. Fully restored houses like the Andrew Low House are time machines to a pe-

riod when a house’s design was a work of art. The Owens-Thomas House, built around 1817 and complete with a carriage house, is flawlessly preserved English Regency architecture, while visitors to the Gingerbread Historic House, built in 1899, will see the best of Steamboat Gothic architecture.

But Savannah and its buildings offer little more than sightseeing strolls and photo opportunities without a knowledgeable guide to open the door to Savannah’s rich and singular history. Jonathan Stalcup at Architectural Savannah is just the kind of guide who can entertain and inspire your sense of wonder, all without overloading you with bland historical jargon. Best of all, the tour’s size is always limited to a small number, so your Savannah experience will be an intimate one.

San Francisco, Calif. San Francisco offers visitors a long list of architectural wonders beginning with the characteristic Golden Gate Bridge, the towering Transamerica Pyramid, the green architecture of the city’s federal building and the Beaux-Arts style of City Hall. But dig a little deeper and you’ll

strike gold with the Victorian-style Conservatory of Flowers, the Beaux-Arts style War Memorial Opera House and the breathtaking magnificence of Grace Cathedral.

Surrounding these giants of architecture are neighborhoods showcasing Victorian architecture in the flat front and slanted bay Italianates, dating back to the 1870s; San Francisco stick-style houses with their decorative mill work and trim, dating back to the 1880s; and the eccentric tower and row styles of the Queen Anne, which began appearing in the 1890s

But to gain more than just a list of dates and vocabulary, walk a while with the city’s leading expert, Rick Evans, on his San Francisco Walking Tour through the city’s financial district, where he’ll teach you about the city’s many modern and historic gems and rooftop gardens and a wealth of secrets and stories you’d otherwise miss. Then step out on his newest architectural walking tour of Chinatown.

Remember, you can travel and simply see a place, but to travel well, you must experience the richness of that place. Too often we drive through towns with our faces pressed against windows and stroll the streets whipping our heads from side to side, trying to make sense of it all before turning to the next spectacle. But what, we ask, are we really seeing? Go explore America’s architecture, but don’t miss the real beauty of these places and their structures. Follow in the footsteps of a proud and passionate local who knows the stories, the histories and the secrets, and return home with more than just pictures.

(left) The characteristic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is just one of the city's many breathtaking architectural wonders. (above) The Hamilton Turner Inn, located on Lafayette Square in Savannah, is a popular bed and breakfast.

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water- colored memories

On a hilltop peninsula overlooking Lake Granbury, award-winning and prolific artist, Bob Cook, spends his days creating beautiful realistic watercolor landscapes and architecture.

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Cook’s recent fine art honors include the prestigious silver star award from the national watercolor society’s 93rd annual Juried competition in 2013. His winning entry, Royal Street Jazz, is one of several digital images/turned paintings inspired by one of Cook’s evening walks in the New Orleans French Quarter. Twilight on Bourbon won Best of Show at Brownwood’s Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, as well as Langdon Center’s Rio Brazos Show in Granbury. Lake Granbury Art Association’s 2013 Fall Festival of Art honored Cook with the Award of Excellence for a third New Orleansinspired watercolor painting, Alley Cat.

“Bob is that happy combination of technically adept architectural illustrator and free spirit,” said Mary Stitt, exhibit co-chair of Fort Worth-based Society of Watercolor Artists. “This enables him to paint subjects with his well-honed technique of illustration and his flair for punching up his subject matter with lovely color and lively themes. Although he frequently includes buildings as part of his paintings, they clearly are much more studies of a moment in time rather than a technical rendering of walls and windows,” Stitt said. “He’s a very detail-oriented man with a lively and fun-loving person-

ality which gives that ‘je ne sais quoi’ verve and vitality to his subjects. This makes them works of art rather than the more staid renderings required to hang on boardroom walls.”

Cook started drawing when he was 6 years old. “One of the first ones I did was a pencil drawing of my granddad’s rifle,” he recalled. “I would draw anything, even jars in the kitchen cabinet. In the late ’40s and ’50s when we didn’t have a television, we used to draw.”

He started painting when he was 12. While delivering newspapers for the Kansas City Star, the young artist met an illustrator named Jules Scheffer, who is now famous for his prints and production techniques. After seeing Cook’s art, Scheffer offered to give him a job after high school graduation. “He took it very seriously, even though I was a kid,” Cook said. “He looked at my portfolio and said, ‘I’ll tell you what, you come back when you’re 18 years old and I’ll give you a job.’ He hired me, and it was unreal. I worked as an apprentice, easy jobs, really, but by the time I was 21, I was the assistant art director at Scheffer Studio. By the time I was 24, I was the art director.”

This was long before computer-generated architectural renderings. The experiences learned from hand painting realistic renderings prepared Cook for a successful career as an employee, and eventually

Bob Cook, who now resides near Lake Granbury, focuses on realistic watercolor landscapes and architecture. He is inspired by his travels and the things around him.

as owner and president at Prelim, Inc., a large architectural illustration firm in Dallas.

During 30 years as a professional illustrator, Cook produced more than 13,500 projects. His renderings have been shown at the Chicago Art Institute, the Japanese Architectural Renderers Association and the American Society of Architectural Perspectivists.

Cook retired five years ago to focus on his watercolors. “Computers had pretty much taken over the architectural illustrations,” he said.

Cook uses an English opaque watercolor called Gouache that has white added to it.

“With watercolor, there’s no white. All the white that’s used is the white paper color or board showing through the transparent pigment,” he explained. “The challenge is to plan your whites before you start. Watercolor is the hardest media to master. You can just paint over a color with oil painting until you get it right, but with watercolor, you’ve got to put it down one time and leave it. You can‘t lighten anything any lighter than it is, without wiping it off.”

Cook says he is influenced most by realist painter Andrew Wyeth. “I love the feel of his work. He uses an old-style media, an opaque watercolor with egg whites in it,” he said.

Bob’s wife, Carol Bryan Cook, has authored five books of poetry and one book of short stories, along with hundreds of articles. Her fifth book of poetry, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, was released in March.

Bob’s art has been collected by Texas Instruments, Champlain Oil Co., the National Corvette Museum, the Baptist Convention and the City of Granbury, as well as many individuals. He’s also done work for Disney.

“I love what I do,” Cook said. “The people who buy my paintings have an emotional connection to them, something that triggers a past thought, a place they’ve been … memories.”

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Leaps and Bounds

Since jumping into the act 14 years ago, Amphibian Stage Productions has grown in countless ways.

After Leap-frogging around town to perform in Borrowed digs since its founding in 2000, Amphibian Stage Productions swapped its nomadic lifestyle in October 2012 for a permanent home of its own on Fort Worth’s historic southside. And since that watershed event, the local theater company has evolved exponentially.

“It’s done so much for us,” said Artistic Director Kathleen Culebro, who launched Amphibian with the help of two fellow TCU grads. (The theater’s moniker, by the way, is a nod to the trio’s beloved alma mater.) “It’s allowed us to brand ourselves as a fun, engaging and playful place to see theater and to really show people who we are.”

And what they are is a multipronged performance venue offering a variety of entertainment, educational and outreach offerings, Culebro says.

“We do mainstage plays, we do staged readings, we do National Theatre Live broadcasts at the Modern Art Museum, and we sometimes do cabarets,” said Culebro of Amphibian, which counts Hollywood heavyweight Kevin Kline among its biggest fans. “We also do once-a-month practice-your-Spanish happy hours. We offer public speaking workshops, and we have a really cool program called TadPoles, which is a stilt dancing troupe.” Fre-

quently featuring guest artists from around the world, Tad-Poles was created for at-risk kids in underserved schools, community centers and homeless shelters.

Amphibian’s primary mission, Culebro explains, is to challenge the way audiences view the world around them. “We want to produce plays that will stay with you beyond the final bow, that will help you get to know yourself and those around you better,” Culebro said.

But didacticism is never the goal, she stresses.

“We’re not interested in preaching — we’re interested in just starting a conversation,” she said. “Sometimes our plays ask difficult questions or things the audiences have never thought of.”

Designed by Culebro’s husband, Greg

Ibañez, and built by Fort Construction, Amphibian’s South Main Street address features trim lines that channel a cozy connectedness and helps underscore the sense of immediacy that live performances inherently evoke. “On most performances, our theater holds just under 100 people. So there’s an intimacy there that really affects the relationship between the actors and the audience,” Culebro explained. “When they feel that connection, they’re moved fairly profoundly and think about it over the next few days.”

To experience that connection yourself, snag a seat for Lebensraum, a thought-provoking staged reading set to hit the boards June 8 and 9. (For more info, flip to the Stage and Theater section in this month’s Events listing.)

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The Bard Is Back in Town

Some of you may be in festival overload by now after attending the Food + Wine Festival, MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, the Opera Festival and Mayfest. Before you throw in the towel, here's one last Fort Worth tradition that is not to be missed.

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WorTh ArTs coUncIl, which helps to underwrite the administration of the Trinity Shakespeare Festival. She says, "The demand for the works of Shakespeare is evident from former productions like Shakespeare in the Park; Shakespeare in the Parking Lot; and now — Trinity Shakespeare Festival. Ultimately, the community gets the opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces performed by some of the greatest actors in the region."

melancholy play. It is the perfect capstone to his career and presents a wide range of his skill."

On the flipside, The Comedy of Errors was his earliest comedy and the forerunner of all slapstick humor, which has been copied for centuries. Abbott and Costello's Who's on First Routine, for instance, would never have happened without The Comedy of Errors Parker says, "Shakespeare invented modern comedy and what we now call the sitcom."

Many of you may have been tortured by a sampling of Shakespeare, read in monotone, during a high school English class, but there is no reason to fear the language or the poetry of Shakespeare's writing. "These plays were intended to be performed! He understood human nature better than anyone. It is only when the plays are acted on stage that they make sense and sound natural," says Parker.

The Festival hires professional actors like local standout David Coffee, who has embodied 16 different characters over the past six years. He says, "These are stories of what makes us human. They show us our human selves — the very best and the very worst of our human psyche. We are humans who hate and, most importantly, humans who love."

The Tempest previews on Tuesday, June 10, and opens on Thursday, June 12.

With rotating performances, this summer's Festival will present both The Tempest and The Comedy of Errors. It will be a true repertory theatre with the same actors performing in the cast of both alternating plays. "The opportunity to see actors transform themselves in such a short time in multiple roles is not something that the theater-going public often gets to experience," says Ulich.

Dr. Thomas J. Walsh, associate professor in the TCU Department of Theatre and the artistic director of the Trinity Shakespeare Festival, says, "Giving our students a chance to work with professionals, whether on the rehearsal stage or in the production and design studios, has, as we hoped, pushed them toward excellence."

The comedy of errors previews on Wednesday, June 11, and opens on Friday, June 13. Both will run until the closing performance on June 29. for ticket information: 817.257.8080 or boxoffice@ trinityshakes.org

The Tempest was Shakespeare's last play. Harry B. Parker is professor and chair of the TCU Department of Theatre and the managing director of Trinity Shakespeare Festival. He says, "It is superlative — this is when you get into genius territory. The Tempest is a

Through a Vision in Action Grant, TCU completely underwrote the first two seasons of the Trinity Shakespeare Festival, and now they provide both the sponsorship and the venue while the Festival is turning a corner toward becoming self-sufficient.

This is the sixth season of the Festival, which Parker points out, "is not a resurrection of Shakespeare in the Park." The Trinity Shakespeare Festival takes place in intimate theatres on the TCU campus — indoors and with air conditioning. So leave your Frisbees and bug spray at home and enjoy your bucket of fried chicken and ice cold beer before coming to the play.

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Actors perform at the Trinity Shakespeare Festival in 2011. The scene is from As You Like It Photo courtesy of Amy Peterson

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adding Fun to Your run

From color runs to zombie chases and scavenger hunts, social running events offer new and experienced runners alike unique and entertaining ways to have fun while staying in shape.

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N ot long ago, organized racing belonged to competitive runners.

Now a variety of fun runs and adventure races offer novice runners the chance to compete in a friendly, social environment. So whether you are a hardcore runner looking to break up your routine or have never run a mile in your life, here are four reasons to try a themed run this summer: take the fear out of running.

If you are new to running, a social 5K offers a less intimidating introduction to the sport. Many races are untimed, so you can

focus on fun instead of speed.

“We see people go from doing one little fun race to three or four a year…to eventually doing a half marathon,” says Mallory Jones-Fiske, race director at Mellew Productions Inc., which organizes the Jalapeño Half and more than a dozen races in North Texas.

Find a reason to run. Themed runs cover almost every interest imaginable from warrior dashes to nighttime glow runs. Do you like to dress up, get dirty or solve puzzles? There’s a run for that. make running a team event. Gone are the days of having to lace up your sneakers for a solo run. Several events encourage team sign-ups so you can compete together with friends or family.

“It’s all team driven,” explains JonesFiske. “It’s a chance to get a bunch of really cool pictures together, have a good time, listen to some music and have a beer.” enjoy running again. If your running routine has become stale, a themed race is the perfect way to remind yourself how enjoyable it can be. Fun runs not only offer distractions along the course, but also post-race entertainment in the form of live music, beer gardens and family activities.

Running may be good for you, but there’s no reason you can’t also have a good time doing it. You may even catch yourself looking forward to your next race.

Happening This Month

Joe’s run (joesrunfw.com), June 7, Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth

This “parrot-dise” 5/10K encourages runners to wear their tropical shirts, leis and most colorful sneakers, and includes a Jimmy Buffet tribute band at the finish line.

dash n splash (dashnsplashrun.com), June 7, River Legacy Park, Arlington

These family-friendly ½ mile and 5K races arm runners with super soakers, and the post-race party includes music, food and libations.

Flexin’ texan color dash 5K (flexintexancolordash.com),

June 7, Justin Community Park, Justin This color run is free for kids under 6 with a bounce house, games and rodeo at the finish line.

merrell down & dirtY obstacle race (downanddirtyobstaclerace.com), June 9, Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill The 5/10K courses include mud pits, marine hurdles, rock walls, tunnels, water crossings and more; perfect for runners and CrossFit enthusiasts.

electric zombie run (electriczombierun.com), June 13, Community Beer Company, Dallas

Survivors of this nighttime zombie 5K get a glow-in-the-dark medal and can participate in costume and brain eating contests at the finish line.

rocK n glow 5K (rocknglow5k.com), June 14, QuikTrip Park, Grand Prairie

Runners and walkers put on their best glowin-the-dark apparel to run a course filled with colored lights and dance music, then celebrate in the finish-line beer garden.

Jalapeño halF marathon & 5K (jalapenohalf.com), June 28, Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth

In addition to new 5K and half marathon courses, this event includes a jalapeño eating contest, tubing at Panther Island and beers from Rabbit Hole Brewery.

Personal touch

Local Jewelry Designer Margaret Toppin

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You started out working with clothes designers. whY jewelrY? I’ve always been interested in jewelry. I’ve always made my own jewelry. Working in fashion, I was able to meet store buyers, and when they became interested in the things I made, I started thinking about making my own collection and moving from fashion to jewelry.

How would you describe your jewelry? Also, will you describe a few customer favorites? I describe my collection as a modern take on vintage. It is feminine colorful. Customer favorites are always turquoise, and rose gold has been popular…oh and zodiac stuff—people go crazy over my zodiac pieces.

How many? 25. What are you wearing now? Ripped up jeans, Chanel flats, a vintage T-shirt with a dinosaur and all the bangles.

How is your personality reflected in what you design? I would say the longer I’ve been doing this, the more my collection reflects my personal taste. When I started, I was taking a lot of requests from stores. But I love making pieces I like to wear, and I feel that’s why it does well because it is something I am passionate about. It has been incredible. Which pieces do you wear all the time? I wear my Gemini necklace daily and couple it with other necklaces. I also always wear my wirewrapped bangles.

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How long have you known you wanted to be in the fashion industry? Since I was little. I would always dress up our dog and cats growing up. When I got to TCU, they had a fashion-merchandising program that I loved.

I know you go to “market” in LA, Chicago, NYC and Dallas multiple times a year and sell your jewelry all over the country. But where can we find it in Fort Worth?

A really cute store on Camp Bowie called You Are Here.

You’re a one-woman operation. Does that come with challenges? It is stressful. I love doing it, but it is constant work. I want to be involved in all aspects [so] it is hard to give control away to somebody else. And I’m always worried about being too busy or not being busy enough. There is never an even

What does a normal day look like? [I do] office stuff in the morning, [then] emailing and contacting stores to hear how things are going. I design for a couple hours. Then hand-making pieces based off the designs, then photographing jewelry for the website, [and] keeping social media up to date. Is your jewelry handmade or factory-made? Handmade. It is important to the collection. I feel it gives the people who buy it a sense of…I don’t know…It makes it more personal, and I feel like that’s what my line is about.

Who inspires you? My mom…definitely. She put me through All Saints and TCU on her own. She’s an interior designer, so I feel like I get a lot of my creativity from her. And she is always telling me to push harder and keep going. Jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche is amazing [too]. I love her stuff. It’s gorgeous. It’s so creative. She has body chains and these amazing finger bracelets. It is so eclectic [and] all about making women feel beautiful, and I find that inspiring. What do you do to wind down from a long day running your own business? Wine, running and anything to take my mind off it. I love to read. I try to stop at 6 or 7 p.m. It’s hard when you’re running your own business, but it is important.

Margaret Toppin describes her jewelry collection as a modern take on vintage.

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Mediterranean flavors

Delicious heart-healthy home cooking for summer in Texas

| by nancy farrar | photography by alex lepe |

The happy, tanned residents of Mediterranean countries have long enjoyed the earthy, robust flavors and proven health benefits of their native recipes.

Ingredients like fresh fish from coastal waters, tangy feta cheeses, Kalamata olives fresh-picked from the branch and good olive oil pressed from a nearby crop come together to make perfect, light, heart-healthy meals. Simplicity in preparation paired with quality ingredients is the centerpiece of the Mediterranean diet.

The Chef Impersonator

I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be able to share some simple and delicious home recipes and entertaining ideas with all of you who’ve been loyal readers of Judie Byrd’s column for so many years.

As my moniker, Chef Impersonator, implies, I’m just that. An impersonator. A true home cook. A lover of good food. A “foodie.” And just to be clear from the outset, I’m not a trained cook or chef and have never been to culinary school — just like most of you. I grew up in an Italian family where all birthday parties had 30 people or more, and the food and cocktails were lovingly made by hand and made with great care and even greater attention to detail. My mom used to leave my sister, Sandy, and me handwritten notes on the pink (yes, pink) Formica countertop telling us what to make for dinner while she was at work. So I learned by watching and doing, which seems to be the way I learn most everything.

This dish was inspired by our trip to Spain and Tangier in 2010. I serve it in individual white petite gratin dishes aside a bed of nutty, sweet couscous to make a delicious homecooked meal that can be dressed up for a dinner party or served on your Tuesday night dinner table at home. I make it often for both guests and family.

To my fellow home cooks and home cook wannabes, I hope to share recipes, entertaining ideas and tips and tricks to help you make delicious meals at home that make your friends and family prefer to eat in rather than go out.

Remember, with a little practice, you too can be…a chef impersonator.

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to infuse your table with the tastes of the Mediterranean. This flavorful dish will make your guests think you’ve been cooking all day.

Nancy

Shopping list

• Four 6-ounce swordfish steaks

• 1 bottle olive oil (any brand)

• 1 jar harissa (Moroccan Red Pepper Sauce - I use Mina brand from Central Market - found in aisle five)

• One 4-ounce package crumbled feta cheese

• One 6-ounce jar Kalamata olives

• Couscous - enough for 3 cups uncooked (I use Rice Select brand from Albertson’s, or you can use the larger sized pearl or Israeli couscous)

• Unsalted pine nuts (enough for 1/2 cup)

• 1 box Sun-Maid Golden Raisins

While the names of the dishes may seem intimidating to a beginner, Nancy assures that this beautiful meal can be pulled off in less than an hour as long as you prepare a little bit ahead of time.

Moroccan SwordfiSh with couScouS, toaSted Pine nutS and Golden r aiSinS Moroccan Swordfish (serves 4)

ingredients:

• 4, 6 ounces swordfish steaks

• 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinade

• 4 tablespoons harissa for marinade (A Moroccan red pepper sauce. I use Mina brand from World Market.)

• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (You can buy pre-crumbled or cut small pieces from a brick.)

• 32 pitted Kalamata olives, drained • Olive oil for drizzling

1. Place olive oil and harissa into a gallon-size baggie and mix together. Add swordfish steaks to the mixture, being sure to cover all sides. Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Toast the pine nuts (instructions on next page) while the fish is marinating.

3. After the pine nuts are done, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the fish from the marinade and place one piece of swordfish in each of the four individual gratin dishes (or place all four pieces in one oven-proof baking dish). If you prefer less spicy foods, simply rub off a small amount of the marinade before cooking. The harissa loses much of its spiciness during cooking.

4. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over each piece of fish. Sprinkle each piece of fish with 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese. Top with 8 Kalamata olives, placing some directly onto

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In place of swordfish, you can substitute any firm white fish, such as haddock, grouper, tuna steaks or mahi mahi. I’ve used them all. Just select pieces of similar size and thickness for even cooking.

the fish and the remaining olives next to the fish in the gratin dish. Cook at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

5. While the fish is in the oven, prepare the couscous.

CousCous With toasted Pine nuts and Golden Raisins ingredients:

• 3 cups uncooked couscous (made per package instructions; you will have leftovers making this amount)

• ½ cup unsalted pine nuts (toasted, see below)

• ½ cup golden raisins (Sun-Maid)

To toast the pine nuts: Pre-heat a dry skillet on low-medium heat, add pine nuts and swirl or toss continuously until nuts are lightly browned and the nutty scent rises from the pan — about 2 -3 minutes. Remove nuts from the pan immediately and cool in a small bowl. Be careful not to burn them. They brown very quickly. You can also bake them in a 375-degree oven for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly.

To make the couscous: Prepare couscous according to package directions. (typically takes only 5 minutes). To the cooked couscous, add the cooled toasted pine nuts and golden raisins and stir to blend. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

I like to serve a green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and balsamic vinaigrette on the plate with this dish. But any green salad or your favorite green veggie will do.

Plating: Place each individual gratin dish directly from the oven onto a dinner plate. Serve the couscous and salad or veggie alongside the gratin dish. Garnish the plate with sprigs of fresh parsley and serve.

Tip: When I have guests over for dinner, I like to make dishes that allow me to entertain and not be stuck in the kitchen. This dish can be prepared ahead and popped into the oven 10 minutes before you need to serve it.

If you can't marinate the swordfish for the full amount of time, Nancy says even 15 minutes in the marinade will produce a tasty dish. Toasted pine nuts and golden raisins make the couscous side dish something special.

In her glory days, the majestic Baker Hotel embraced U.S. presidents, Hollywood royalty, socialites, oil tycoons and cattle kings. Baker guests included Will Rogers, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Roy Rogers, Lawrence Welk, Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan, to name a few. The rich and famous came in droves, beckoned by the healing powers of Crazy Water and mineral baths.

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ConCeived by a group of Mineral Wells businessMen and built by faMed texas hotelier t.b. baker, the hotel opened its doors, Nov. 9, 1929, and it held its grand opening Nov. 22, just two weeks after the Wall Street Stock Market crash. At a cost of $1.2 million, the Spanish Revival-style, 14-story hotel had 450 air-conditioned guest rooms and featured tennis courts, medical clinics, shopping, restaurants, a drinking pavilion, a beauty salon, outdoor pool, a bowling alley and one entire floor dedicated to a spa for mineral baths and massages. It was the home of the famous Brazos Club.

The Baker thrived for two decades. By the 1940s, most of the mineral water companies had closed. With World War II and gas rationing, people couldn’t make the trip to Mineral Wells. Earl Baker, the nephew of T.B. Baker, took ownership in the 1950s. He shut the doors on May 31, 1963. A group of local businessmen bought the hotel in 1965 and reopened the following year. They closed the Baker in March 1972.

Vandalism and neglect have left the historic hotel in a sad state of decay, but you can’t help but stand in awe of this beautiful building with so much history and potential.

For many years, no one had any interest in restoring the Baker, but due to a public-private partnership between The Baker Restoration Team and the City of Mineral Wells, plans are well underway to restore the “Grand Old Lady” to her former glory.

“If you spend enough time in that hotel, she draws you in like an enchantress,” said Mineral Wells Mayor Mike Allen. “I sometimes get the feeling that she’s crying for this rebirth.”

“When the hotel is restored and opened, I don’t know if we can really comprehend what it’s going to do for our local economy,” he said.

“We’ve got golf courses nearby, Clark Gardens, the Famous Water Company, the Brazos River, Possum Kingdom Lake and lots of museums. This is an old city with lots of heritage. With 20,000 square feet of meeting area in the hotel, there are going to be companies wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle and come over for a sales meeting. On the weekends, we can do three weddings at a time. When it opens, the influence will radiate from the Baker, and it will start with rejuvenating downtown,” Allen continued. “People are already looking to buy buildings. I think there will be restaurants, boutiques, all the things that you would see in an area like this. Then it’s going to spread out to stimulate new housing and stimulate the pride in Mineral Wells and how you feel about your neighborhood.”

Patton is a financial advisor, and Fairchild is a principal at Southlake-based Hunter Chase Capital Partners.

“Laird and I fell in love with the Baker Hotel more than a decade ago and found ourselves, about six years ago when the hotel went up for sale, just identifying whether or not some tax credits would be available for the project,” Patton said. “As we continued to do our diligence, we became more and more addicted and overwhelmed with ‘what would happen to that community if the Baker Hotel were alive and thriving again?’ Through the years, we have continued to identify how to finance the project.”

After thousands of hours dedicated by Patton, Fairchild and the other partners, they still weren’t sure they had a viable project, Patton said. “Through the financial analysis that had been done over and over again, it looked like the hotel, if it were up and running at 155 rooms, had a valuation of somewhere around $35 million. The costs are currently at $56.2 million. Traditional financing back in 2008 was out the window, particularly for the hospitality market,” he said. “Traditional financing isn’t available even in a right market today because of the value of that property when stabilized and the cost of constructing to complete. So, we started looking at ways to make it work through tax credits and the like and realized that we needed significant equity that wasn’t really at risk by an individual or group of individuals that would be investing.”

The Baker Hotel Development Partners LLC includes Laird Fairchild, Chad Patton and Brint Ryan—all of whom are financers and managing members of the development team. Mark Rawlings serves as general contractor and member. Jeff Trigger is operator and member. Kurt and Beth Thiel serve as design and procurement team and members.

Patton said it was never their intent to go to the citizens of Mineral Wells and ask for money in the form of raising taxes or donations, but in order to secure some of the financing, the federal and state financing sources want to see community input.

That’s where a 4B sales tax comes in. The voters approved the referendum on May 10. Mineral Wells can levy up to two cents of generated sales taxes. “All we’re doing is reappropriating one eighth of a cent from the city’s general fund and dedicating it to an economic development corporation group,” Patton explained.

The city council would appoint the board members that would manage the assets within that corporation. What the development team is asking for is the first $300,000, which equates to the estimated one-eighth cent revenue generated in the first year and following years, dedicated to support the services debt on bonds that will be floated down the road to support the hotel. “We believe that we could float close to, if not more than, $4 million,” Patton said. “Anything over $300,000 can be used for additional economic development within the community.”

If the hotel is not financed for whatever reason, the city can keep the

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economic development corporation in place or they can take it back for vote to eliminate the referendum 4B and put those dollars back into the general fund.

Patton said they’ve identified the capital sources and now are putting all the pieces together. He feels confident that by the end of 2014, they can have the project financed.

Clarence Holliman served as mayor of Mineral Wells from 2002-2008. He played a key role in paving the way for the Baker restoration project.

“When I became mayor, I contacted our state representative, Jim Keffer, to see if there were things we could do that would make [the restoration] a viable project,” Holliman said. “City Manager Lance Howerton and I did the exploring of what it would take. We found that it would take a TIF District, but the state law at that time was that if Mineral Wells Independent School District would participate, they would lose funding. Jim carried some legislation worded so that the school district would not lose any funding. Sen. Rodney Ellis, out of Houston, carried it to the Senate for us, and the legislation got passed. Without the TIF District, it would have been impossible to try to get any business people to invest in this.”

What’s Old Is New Again

Patton said the Baker building will not look much different than it was, but there will be some changes:

• The pool and the fountain will likely remain, Patton said.

• Instead of 450 rooms, it will scale down to 155.

• The street-level floor will have about 11,000 square feet of retail space and a diner and coffee shop seating about 80 people. This is where the kitchen is currently located.

• The main kitchen will be moved to the lobby floor, where the serving will be done.

• The Brazos Room will serve as a prefunction space next to the 15,000-square-foot ballroom.

• The lobby will be brought back to its original glory.

• Patton said that they want to bring the Rose Room back, and they plan to remove several faux walls to open up that space.

• The kitchen will be in the back, close to the banquet room.

• Floors three through nine will be downsizing from 40 small rooms to 21 larger rooms of about 450 square feet. The standard room will be junior suite size.

• The porte-cochere area on the lobby floor will be separate from the rest of the floor and used as an extension of the upstairs spa.

• The mezzanine level will be used as a check-in area.

• Plans include restoring the Presidential Suite on the 10th floor.

• The Baker Suite will be restored on the 11th floor. Meeting rooms will be on the same floor with a set of stairs that lead to the Cloud Room. The plan is to open up one area of that room.

• The current gymnasium space will become a meeting space with breakout rooms and a small kitchen in the back.

• The women’s and men’s area spas will be separate. A fitness area will be added. The spa will be about 14,000 square feet.

• Meeting and conference space will be about 20,000 square feet.

Beth Watson, planning marketing director at Corner Post Financial in Mineral Wells, with the help of her husband, Steve, founded Friends of the Baker to campaign on the Baker’s behalf regarding the 4B sales tax. According to Patton, they saved the restoration team a substantial sum of money they would have paid to a third party outside of Mineral Wells.

“The reason I was interested in being involved in helping move the project forward is because it fixes a major image problem that Mineral Wells has—not just how we think about ourselves, but how we are perceived across Texas,” Beth Watson said. “When you talk to people throughout the state about Mineral Wells and you tell them that we have a new research and development center, we have a new manufacturer, and we just brought 250 jobs to town, they don’t care. All they identify in Mineral Wells is the Baker Hotel, and in the outside world and even internally,

sometimes the condition of the Baker is inaccurately taken as reflective of the state of Mineral Wells because it’s such a monstrous structure. Fixing that will work wonders for our image statewide and for the local morale.”

Mineral Wells native, Austin filmmaker Kevin Pruitt produced Ballad of the Baker to inform the public about the decline of the Baker and encourage a restoration. In 2009, he created a Facebook page for The Baker Hotel. That’s where he heard about Fairchild and Patton. “I told them I wanted to meet, and I wanted to help,” Pruitt said. “I’m not a banker; I’m not a developer; I’m a video producer. I told them we have the power to change the course of Mineral Wells and get the word out so that the people of Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, and even the state know this time it’s the real deal. The video we produced has garnered a lot of attention and a lot of awareness to this restoration project,” he said.

Several people in Mineral Wells have ties to the Baker Hotel and are excited about the restoration.

Alleen Coalson Stringer, 85, was engaged to Captain Dick Stringer in the Brazos Club in 1951. She and her husband (now late husband) lived in a suite at the Baker from 1968 to 1972. She still has the key. They were the last ones to leave the hotel before it was closed. “I’m always late, no matter where I go,” Stringer said. “They were cutting off the electricity. We got downstairs, and I had forgotten my photo album in the suite. So, I had to walk up six flights of stairs with a maintenance man with a flashlight to get my photos. My late husband said, ‘I told you that you’d be the last one out.’ I’m terrible about that,” she said, laughing. Stringer said the Baker was a romantic place and an ideal place to live. “My late husband said all I had to do was breathe. We had a maid service and the coffee shop downstairs. My fondest memory was when the champagne was brought to the table and he gave me my engagement ring in the Brazos Club in front of all our friends. The Baker just means so much to me, and I’m looking forward to it reopening. We could have bought it for $125,000 back then. Oh, I wish we had,” she said.

Sue and Fred Rauschuber, both in their early 70s, spent their honeymoon at the Baker 51 years ago. “We got married at St. Monica Church in Dallas,” Sue said. “We were college students at North Texas at the time and had only known each other six months. The Baker was just wonderful. We had the mineral baths and the massages. Maybe it will be ready in time for us to celebrate our 54th anniversary with a weekend there. That would be neat.”

Charlsie Blocker has been a hairdresser in Mineral Wells for 53 years. She owns Charlsie’s Last Salon and Blocker’s Bargain Barn. She worked in the hair salon at the Baker from 1962-1963. “My fondest memory is when I was 17 years old, and I cut Enid Justin’s beautiful white hair,” Blocker

Sandra and Jesse Gonzales Laurie Mauldin

Charlsie Blocker

Mayor Mike Allen

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said. “I charged her $4 for a shampoo and a haircut, and she tipped me a dollar. That was a lot of money then. When I found out who she was and how famous she was, I thought, ‘Oh, my word!’ I was scared of her, but she was so nice. She told me about her home in Nacona, and it seems like she talked about things being pink in her house.” Blocker said she had seen the Baker go down but had never seen it go this far down. “It makes me so sad to see it the way it is now.”

Laurie Mauldin, her mother and grandmother worked at the Baker at the same time for two years. She has voided paychecks for all of them. They made 33 1/3 cents an hour. Her grandmother lived to be 99. She worked there from 1935 until 1972.

Laurie worked the concession stand at the pool and alternated as a lifeguard. In the summers of 1966-67, she worked in the mornings serving the breakfast run. “My daddy’s only rule was I couldn’t date military men,” she said. “All those handsome guys were coming to the pool from Fort Wolters, and I couldn’t date them. There was just so much going on back then. People were standing in line on the sidewalk to get in. And the dances on the roof. How I loved that everyone looked like Marilyn Monroe in those beautiful gowns,” she said. “If they hurry and open up, I’m going to get me a room and live in it,” she said. Mauldin has worked as a title examiner for 16 years at Elliott and Waldron Abstract of Palo Pinto, Inc., in Mineral Wells.

R.E. Mason, 82, worked as a pinsetter in the Baker’s bowling alley in 1946 and 1947. He made 25 cents an hour. “My mother didn’t want me on the streets after dark because Mineral Wells was kinda rough when the

There’s Somethin’ in the Water

Fort Wolters base was here,” he said. “I worked about four hours after school and took home a dollar in my pocket. I remember instead of trying to keep score, people thought it was funny to try to hit me with the bowling ball before I could jump up on that padded side. It was a fun time.”

Sandra and Jesse Gonzales met and fell in love at the Baker and married in 1959. He was a cook, and she was an elevator operator. Now they’re both cooking at their business, Jesse’s Drive-In, in Mineral Wells. They’ve owned it for 34 years. They both started at the Baker with summer jobs in 1957 and 1958. “In the days when we worked the Baker, it was very busy,” Jesse said. “A lot of conventions came to town. You know, back then, I made ice sculptures by hand. I remember working in the freezer 30 minutes at a time, coming out and warming my hands up and going back in,” he said. “When I went back to the Baker, I was just so sad at the way it looked, but the good memories came back too.”

Sandra said that her thing was “going up and down, up and down. They called me elevator girl. I remember taking a lot of high-ranking military on that elevator,” she said. “I could go from one floor to the next in a heartbeat. That elevator was fast.” Her uniform was a peach dress with a little collar and cuffs on the sleeves, Sandra recalled. It buttoned all the way up the front. “It was a romantic time, the era when I fell in love with my husband.”

“In the 1920s the citizens of Mineral Wells found a developer to build the Baker Hotel,” Allen said. “Then we had several decades of growth. Since then, our destiny has been controlled by outside forces—whether it was the closing of our military base, the booms of oil and gas that went away, or corporations that came in and put plants in, stayed for years, and ultimately decided to move them somewhere else. What we’re doing now is similar to what they did in the ’20s when they said, ‘we need to find somebody to build us a hotel.’”

“We’ve found people to do that, and we have supported them and put our destiny in our own hands.

“To me, the Baker Hotel is an anchor that holds us to the past, but with this renovation, I believe it will be the prow of this huge liner that leads us to the future,” he said.

It was from the first well James Lynch dug in 1877 that the water of Mineral Wells formed its identity. The most famous of the water from Mineral Wells was the Crazy Water. The Crazy Well was originally dug by “Uncle” Billy Wiggins in 1881. As the story goes, it was called Crazy Water because of the positive effects it had on a lady with dementia. She would sit by the well all day, asking people to draw a pail of water for her.

Carol and Scott Elder (seen in the photo to the right) bought the Famous Mineral Water Company on W. 6th Street in 1999 and started the Crazy Water Bottling Company, which is a distribution company for Crazy Water, in 2011. “When we first came in, a lot of history of the water was almost dead,” Carol said. "We’re trying to preserve that history.”

Ed Dismuke, a druggist from Waco, founded The Famous Mineral Water Company in 1904. The Famous Pavilion was built in 1914. The Famous Mineral Water Company is the sole remaining namesake of Mineral Wells.

You can buy several different types of Crazy Water at the facility on W. 6th St. and take a mineral bath in the new spa. It's possible to visit the historic property that has attracted health seekers from across the globe for more than 100 years. If you bring your own bottles in a one gallon or larger size, they can be filled inside the original Famous Pavilion.

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- Robert Myles, M.D.,

Life is abundant on this side of the Metroplex … and the people best able to judge the best place for just about anything are the readers of Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

Each year we ask you to tell us what you think are the best places to shop, play, drink and eat in a variety of categories.

This year, we received more than 4,000 votes across all the categories. We added those votes up, surveyed them as a staff and maybe added some of our own and created this list. You’ll find old favorites here, but you will also find some new places and experiences that our readers like.

Once we have the final list, we check to make sure that the locations mentioned are still in business and the website addresses and telephone numbers are working. That means that we call every one of them.

We’re sure that there are worthy places missing, but here are the final picks as determined by the readers and the editors of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. We can’t vouch for the places we haven’t personally visited, but we trust the readers.

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BRUNCH SPOT

Max’s Wine Dive

Lots of votes for this relatively new place in town and lots of reasons for those votes on the menu. But we also like the fact that there are a number of gluten-free options — including the BAD ASS Gluten Free Fried Chicken. That’s hard to find. Nation’s Restaurant News named the concept in its Top 50 Trending Tables in 2013.

2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.870.1100, maxswinedive.com/fort-worth-west-7th-st

Blue Mesa Grill

1600 S. University Drive , Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.332.6372

550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, Texas 76011, 682.323.3050, bluemesagrill.com Taverna

Fort Worth, 450 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.885.7502, tavernabylombardi.com

HAPPY HOUR DESTINATION

Bar Louie

Happy hour destination, yes, but also a meeting destination for businesses both profit and non-profit. Couple the atmosphere, a street corner view of West 7th Street and a rooftop patio, and you have the perfect location for meeting, visiting and getting things done.

2973 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.566.9933 • 4001 Bagpiper Way, Arlington, Texas 76018, 817.617.4300, barlouieamerica.com

Whiskey and Rye

Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston St., Fort Worth, 817.535.6664, whiskeyandryefw.com

Del Frisco’s Grille

Sundance Plaza, 154 E. 3rd St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.887.9900, delfriscosgrille.com/fort-worth

BEER PUB WITH GOOD GRUB

The Bearded Lady

This West Magnolia joint in a restored Craftsman bungalow fits right in to the urban personality of this rapidly expanding inner city scene. And the reviewers are flattering. It bills itself as a “gastropub,” but

the Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy warns that “if the food stays this good, customers will mistake it for a restaurant.” Fort Worth, Texas reviewer Jessica Llanes found the environment eclectic, the crowd diverse, the food excellent and the beer list extensive. 1229 7th Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.349.9832

Flying Saucer

111 E. 3rd St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.336.7470, beerknurd.com/stores/fortworth

Brewed

801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.945.1545, brewedfw.com

LOCAL AND FRESH

Parker County Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers and other plants and just about anything else you could desire at a farmers market.

215 Fort Worth St., Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.599.4080

Cowtown Market

3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.763.0193, cowtownmarket.com

Sayers Farmers Market

5507 E. Belknap St., Haltom City, Texas 76117, 817.838.8526

MEAL ON WHEELS

Good Karma Kitchen

The idea here is to serve a market that traditionally has been underserved by providing gourmet gluten-free vegetarian food products that emphasize taste and quality. 817.995.9801, thegoodkarmakitchen.com

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FRESHEST CATCH

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

The ambiance is elegant, the steaks and seafood fresh, the wine outstanding and there’s even live jazz in the V Lounge. This is a perennial favorite in our readers’ poll.

3100 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.336.8000, eddiev.com

Waters — Bonnell’s

Coastal Cuisine

2901 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.984.1110, waterstexas.com

Pacific Table

1600 S. University Drive, Ste. 601, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.887.9995, pacifictableftworth.com

BITES AFTER MIDNIGHT

Ol’ South Pancake House

Whole generations of Fort Worth residents have grown up having breakfast at all hours from this old favorite. It’s also a latenight hangout for TCU students cramming for an exam. But it’s not just pancakes — there’s a full menu of other choices.

1509 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.336.0311, olsouthpancakehouse.com

CRAFTY BREWER/DISTILLER

Rahr & Sons Brewing

Co.

We like the location, what the company did to revitalize an area of South Fort Worth, the community involvement with not-for-profit organizations, the Mid-week Tasting, the emphasis on being green and the special events that Rahr stages. Oh, and we also like the beer.

701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.810.9266, rahrbrewing.com

Revolver Brewery

5650 Matlock Road, Granbury, Texas 76049, 817.736.8034, revolverbrewing.com

Firestone & Robertson

901 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.840.9140, frdistilling.com

DRINK WORTH TOASTING

FWMAGarita — Rio Mambo

Rio Mambo is a popular spot with the staff of Fort Worth, Texas magazine for meetings of the creative team. So … Publisher Hal Brown thought we ought to have our own drink and invented one. Get it — FWMAGarita? It’s similar to a Mexican Bulldog — a frozen margarita in a schooner but with a small bottle of champagne tipped upside down in the schooner, rather than beer. No, we didn’t get any reader votes on this. How would they know? Do we care? No. Try it your ownself. multiple locations riomambo.com

VIP — Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House

If you don’t already know, a clementine is a hybrid between a mandarin and a sweet orange, and that’s the flavor in Svedka Clementine Vodka. But Del Frisco’s infuses that with fresh Hawaiian pineapple. “Infused” is the key word here. Think fresh pineapple soaked for two weeks in the vodka. This can be a very efficient drink.

812 Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.877.3999, delfriscos.com/fort-worth

Bosc Pear Martini — Grace Grey Goose Le Poire Vodka, Amaretto, Lemon, Vovetti Prosecco and a slice of Bosc pear.

777 Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.877.3388, gracefortworth.com

Café Brazil

2880 W. Berry St., Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.923.7777, cafebrazil.com

Velvet Taco

2700 W. 7th St.

Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.887.9810, velvettaco.com

MOST MISSED RESTAURANT

Ray’s Prime Steak & Seafood

3206 Winthrop Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76116

Sapristi

2418 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Patrizios

2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107

NEIGHBORHOOD DINER

Old Neighborhood Grill

The gathering place on the Southside for comfort food and good conversation. The staff knows most people by name and also their favorite dishes.

1633 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.923.2282

Montgomery Street Café

2000 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.731.8033

Paris Coffee Shop

704 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.335.2041, pariscoffeeshop.net

DINING AL FRESCO

Joe T.’s

There simply is no better setting available within driving distance. Whether you are on a date, have a group or a party for a hundred people, this classic garden can handle your needs.

2201 N. Commerce St., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.626.4356, joets.com

Del Frisco’s Grille

Sundance Plaza, 154 E. 3rd St. Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.887.9900, delfriscosgrille.com/fort-worth

Ellerbe Fine Foods

1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.926.3663, ellerbefinefoods.com

SLICE OF PIE (PIZZA)

Mama’s Pizza

Pizza joints come and go. Some add fancy stuff to the toppings. Some give their pizzas exotic names. And then there’s Mama’s. Unchanging. Unbeaten. Multiple locations mamaspizzas.net

Fireside

Pies

2949 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.769.3590

1285 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.416.1285, firesidepies.com

Mellow Mushroom

3455 Blue Bonnet Circle, Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.207.9677, mellowmushroom.com/store/fort-worth

USE OF BACON

Fire Oak Grill

House Cured and Smoked Molasses Bacon

They do the work themselves and use the bacon in many dishes. We particularly like the House Cured and Smoked Molasses Bacon Eau de Cologne and After Shave. Just kidding, but we wish 114 Austin Ave., Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.598.0400, fireoakgrill.com

Bird Café

Bacon Lollipops

55 E. 4th and Commerce streets, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.332.2473, birdinthe.net

Max’s Wine Dive

Roasted Cauliflower with bacon and bleu cheese

2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.870.1100, maxswinedive. com/fort-worth-west-7th-st

WINE SELECTION

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House

The wine cellar is extensive — and interesting, if you can con your server into

a tour. And there’s always a sommelier around to help you pair the wine with your meal.

812 Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.877.3999, delfriscos.com/fort-worth

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine

4259 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.738.5489, bonnellstexas. com

JR’s Steak and Grill

5400 Highway 121, Colleyville, Texas 76034, 817.355.1414, jrssteaks.com

MEAL WORTH A DRIVE

The Grille at Hill Country Harbor

The food by Executive Chef Steve Mitchell is reason enough to make the drive, but the added attraction is the beautiful lakeside dining on Possum Kingdom Lake. And you can arrive by car or boat. We’d suggest by car if you are traveling from Fort Worth. Might be interesting to try a boat, however.

3415 Point Road, Graford, Texas 76449, 940.779.7600, harborliving.com/amenities/the-grill

The Classic at Roanoke

504 N. Oak St., Roanoke, Texas 76262, 817.430.8185, theclassiccafe.com

Mary’s Café

119 Grant Ave., Strawn, Texas 76475, 254.672.5741

SWEET INDULGENCE

The Wild Mushroom Cheesecake

Since The Wild Mushroom’s Jerrett Joslin once owned Randall’s Gourmet Cheesecake, this place knows from cheesecake. Lots of other reasons to dine here as well, but save a little room for this special treat. 1917 Martin Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.599.4935, thewildmushroomrestaurant.com

Leah’s Sweet Treats

4910 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.731.5223, leahssweettreats.com

3316 Fort Worth Highway, Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087, 817.596.9090, ultimatecupcake.net

DINE ‘N’ DASH

Campisi’s “Take & Bake” Pizzas

To guard against that craving for your favorite Campisi’s pizza after hours, you can

take one of the restaurant’s freshly made pizzas home to bake at your leisure. 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.916.4561, campisis. us/#!fort-worth/cws2

Central Market’s Dinner

For Two To-Go

4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.989.4700, centralmarket.com

Oliver’s Fine Foods

Prepared Meals To-Go

Sundance Square 415 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.744.7980

2751 E. Broad St., Ste. 109, Mansfield, Texas 76063, 682.518.6339, oliversfinefoods.com

CREATURES OF COMFORT FOOD

Max’s Wine Dive

Max’s slogan says it all: “FRIED CHICKEN AND CHAMPAGNE? ... WHY THE HELL NOT?!” What else is there to say?

2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.870.1100, maxswinedive. com/fort-worth-west-7th-st

Buttons Food and Music

4701 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.735.4900, buttonsrestaurants. com

Into the Glass — Wine Bar & Texas Cafe

322 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.442.1969, intotheglass.com

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Avoca Coffee

Owners Jimmy Story and Garold LaRue are dedicated — and their dedication is rewarded by equally dedicated fans of this Southside meeting spot. LaRue’s family has been in the coffee business for five generations. They roast on-site, and the smell is delicious in and of itself. But that pales to the taste.

1311 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 682.233.0957, avocacoffee.com

Brewed

801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.945.1545, brewedfw.com

Buon Giorno

915 Florence St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.698.9888

2350 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.421.7300, buongiornocoffee.myshopify.com

PLAY

ANNUAL FESTIVAL MAYFEST

You know Mayfest as an outstanding family event with rides and attractions and food booths. But you may not know that it was founded 40 years ago as the Trinity River Festival to celebrate the restoration of the lovely river from the devastation caused by the historic Fort Worth flood of 1949. There were four original sponsors — the Junior League of Fort Worth Inc., the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department, Streams and Valleys Inc., and the Tarrant Regional Water District. Over the years, Mayfest has put more than $6 million into community programs, recreational development of the Trinity River and support of our Fort Worth’s city parks. mayfest.org

MAIN ST. Fort Worth

Arts Festival

Initially begun to bring people into the rapidly revitalizing downtown of Fort

Worth, the art festival has been the winner of the International Festivals and Events Association’s Grand Pinnacle Award for three of the past five years. It’s a showcase of juried art, food, live concerts, performance artists and just plain fun. mainstreetartsfest.org

GrapeFest

The 28th Annual GrapeFest, scheduled Sept. 11-14 this year in Historic Downtown Grapevine, is the largest wine festival in the Southwest and celebrates Texas’ status as the fifth largest wineproducing state in the country. grapevinetexasusa.com/festivals-events/ grapefest

BIRTHDAY PARTY

DESTINATION – 21 and up Four Day Weekend

What’s the point of a birthday party without a little humiliation for the guest of honor? And these are just the guys to do it. All in good fun, of course. This is

STRAIGHT SHOOTER Shoot Smart Indoor Range & Training Center

the longest-running show in the Southwest. They have performed for presidents and delivered a keynote address to the United States Congress. What Second City is to Chicago, Four Day Weekend is to Fort Worth. In spades. 312 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.226.4329, fourdayweekend.com

Pete’s Piano Bar

621 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.335.7383, petesduelingpianobar.com

Glass Cactus

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.778.2805, tinyurl.com/GlassCactus

DAY TRIP

Granbury

Depending on traffic, you can drive from Fort Worth to Granbury on Highway 377 in about 48 minutes. Named for Con-

The newest kid on the block in shooting centers promises a shooting experience with training classes, firearms rental and sales, gunsmithing and 15-yard indoor ranges that are heated and air conditioned as warranted.

10305 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177, 817.984.8020, shootsmartusa.com

Alpine Shooting Range

5482 Shelby Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76140, 817.478.6613, alpinerange.com

On Target Firearms Training Academy

13820 Highway 377 S., Fort Worth, Texas 76126, 817.443.1488, ontargetfirearms.com

federate Gen. Hiram B. Granbury, this is a city aware of its history and careful in the preservation of it. We like to stroll the courthouse square, sampling the shops and restaurants and admiring the Granbury Opera House, first opened in 1886. It is one of the few remaining from an era when having an opera house was a mark of civilization in small Texas towns. granbury.org

Glen Rose glenrosetexas.net Possum Kingdom possumkingdomlake.com

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

Panther Island Pavilion

Texans worship water because they spend a good portion of their lives praying for rain. So when you combine an outdoor live music venue with the Trinity River, you’ve got a sure winner in the state’s Texas-most city. The events are varied, including rental of stand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats. And in a state that brags on bragging, it has the only waterfront stage in Texas.

395 Purcey St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.698.0700, pantherislandpavilion.com

Billy Bob’s Texas

2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas

BIRTHDAY PARTY DESTINATION

Flight Deck Trampoline Park

Three different birthday packages are available at this popular party place. We suspect that they are primarily aimed at children, but perhaps you might apply your imagination to honor other worthy victims of a birthday bash.

7751 Scott St., Fort Worth, Texas 76108, 817.246.2710, flightdecktrampolinepark.com

Legoland Discovery

3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine, Texas 76051, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallasfw

Young Chef’s Academy

6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 260 Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.989.2433 tinyurl.com/young-chefs-FW

76164, 817.624.7117, billybobstexas.com

Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge

1311 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.926.0968, theliveoak.com

MOMMY & ME ACTIVITIES

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

This is a great place for kids, but don’t let them know that mommy also has a good time here or you lose points for your selfless sacrifice of your time for their benefit.

1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.255.9300, fwmuseum.org

EAT, DRINK, PLAY

Barcadia

Games galore, plus specials on drinks and lots of variety in food and at the bar. Hang out inside or on the patio. And open every night until 2 a.m. That’s rare in Cowtown.

816 Matisse Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.348.8606, barcadiabars.com/barcadiafortworth

Lucky Strike

2845 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.566.1470, bowlluckystrike.com/locations/texas/fortworth

Movie Tavern West 7th

2872 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 682.503.8101, movietavern.com

Central Market

4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.989.4700, centralmarket.com

Fort Worth Zoo

1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.759.7555, fortworthzoo.org

MAKE-OUT (OR SCENIC) SPOT

Coyote Drive-In

Shades of high school. But the drive-in of our youth in Small Town, Texas, was never like this. For one thing, the views outside the windows (if you were looking

outside the windows, which was never the point) weren’t of the lovely Trinity River or the lights of Fort Worth’s downtown. And there was no Panther Island Pavilion nearby for concerts and skinny-dipping. (We just made that last one up; the local gendarmes might be perturbed. Try this only at home.)

223 N.E. 4th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.717.7767, coyotedrive-in.com

Sundance Square Plaza

Downtown Fort Worth, sundancesquare.com

Trinity Trails trinitytrails.org

MUSIC ACT

Vocal Trash

This seven-member local group makes music in harmony with the environment with an eco-friendly act performed globally. They practice what they preach by making items that normally would end up in a landfill into musical instruments. They even have a new kids’ book for sale on the website, Think … Before You Throw It Away. They drew a stunning number of

PUBLIC GOLF COURSE

The Cowboys Golf Club

Some people just can’t get enough of their Dallas Cowboys. And they can get their fix here while playing golf. Stone markers around the course honor the team’s historical highlights. You can read them while you argue with your buddies about whether you get a free drop from behind an immovable object. The course is 7,017 yards from the tips. Wimps who play the Gold Tees only face 4,702 yards. Or, to put it in terms football freaks will understand, the equivalent of 47 football fields.

1600 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.481.7277, cowboysgolfclub.com

votes in our poll.

817.538.2850, vocaltrash.net

Green River Ordinance

greenriverordinance.com

Trey and the Tritones

817.614.2628, tritones.com

PARTY BAND

Trey and the Tritones

Trey Gunter, a professor of music theory at Texas Christian University, proves that those who can also do. This party- and dance-friendly band covers genres from country and classic rock to swing and Sinatra.

817.614.2628, tritones.com

Time Machine

timemachinetheband.com

Monkey Love Band

214.404.3530, facebook.com/MonkeyLoveBand

PRE-/POST-GAME HANGOUT

Frankie’s Sports Bar

USA Today referred to Frankie’s bar food

Texas Star

1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless, Texas 76040, 817.685.7888

Waterchase Golf Course

8951 Creek Run Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76120, 817.861.4653, waterchasegc.com

as a “menu on steroids.” Don’t know how appropriate that is in relation to sports, but in relation to game day — which is pretty much 24/7 here — that’s not a bad thing.

425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.870.9090, frankiesbar.com

Whiskey and Rye

Omni Hotel

1300 Houston St., 817.535.6664, whiskeyandryefw.com

Pour House

2725 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817.335.2575, pour-house.com

SUMMER CAMP

YMCA Camp Carter

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a variety of camping activities. Camp Carter is located on land donated by StarTelegram founder and publisher Amon G. Carter, partially in gratitude for the assistance of the YMCA in helping locate his son, Amon Carter Jr., at a World War II prisoner-ofwar facility near Szubin, Poland. The younger

LAZY SUNDAY

Sundance Square Plaza

Great downtowns the world over have central gathering places that draw people to them even when there is no special reason to go. The opening of the Plaza was another major step in the almost amazing revitalization of Fort Worth’s central city area. There’s plenty of entertainment, shopping and food nearby, so this is a great place to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. sundancesquare.com

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.778.1000, tinyurl.com/Gaylord-Sunday

Renzo Piano Pavilion — Kimbell Art Museum

3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792, 817.332.8451, kimbellart.org/architecture/piano-pavilion

UNIQUE SIGHTSEEING

Cowtown Cycle Party

The Cowtown Cycle Party is a 15-person, BYOB bicycle tour that pedals around for a pub crawl in downtown Fort Worth. It’s the first and only pedal-powered, bar-hopping, party-rocking bike tour in Fort Worth. 950 Calhoun St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 682.422-9253, cowtowncycleparty.com

Segway Fort Worth

2901 W. 6th St., Ste. D, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.631.3273, segwayfortworth.com Molly the Trolley mollythetrolley.com

Carter had been taken prisoner in North Africa. The camp opened in 1948. 6200 Sand Springs Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114, 817.738.9241, ymcafw.org/ locations/camp-carter.aspx

Camp Longhorn Inks Lake

1 Camp Longhorn Road, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512.793.2811

Camp Longhorn Indian Springs

1000 Indian Springs Road, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512.756.4650, camplonghorn.com Fort Worth Zoo

1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.759.7555, fortworthzoo.org

SPORTS FACILITY

AT&T Stadium

When nobody’s listening, we still call it Cowboys Stadium. Or, depending on how the Cowboys are doing in any given week, Jerry’s World. Whatever you call it, the legend just keeps on growing. So far, it has

hosted a Super Bowl, and in April saw the NCAA Final Four playoffs. It’s gotten so famous that national broadcasters have mostly learned that there is a city named Arlington somewhere around Dallas. What you might not know is that there is a fabulous art tour at the stadium, featuring a collection of museum-quality contemporary art. Just a few factoids we find interesting: There are 50,000 bolts in the arch spans; the retractable end zone doors can open or close in 18 minutes; and there are 14,100 tons of structural steel in the roof structure — equivalent to the weight of 92 Boeing 777s.

1 AT&T Way, Arlington, Texas 76011, attstadium.com

Globe Life Park in Arlington

Are you kidding us? You are talking about The Ballpark in Arlington, right? It’s OK if you are confused. Since 1994, it has had several names — including Ameriquest

Field and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Regardless, it is a spectacular baseball venue with a 48,114-seat facility that is modern but Texas traditional and big but with a sense of intimacy.

Randol Mill Road and Ballpark Way (formerly Stadium Drive) texas.rangers.mlb.com

Amon G. Carter Stadium

Amon G. Carter Stadium opened in 1930 and was extensively renovated in 2013 and was renamed Amon G. Carter Stadium. Oh, wait The $164 million renovation was completely funded through donor support. Construction began immediately after TCU’s final 2010 home game versus San Diego State on Nov. 13, 2010. It reopened for the TCU-Grambling State game Sept. 8, 2012.

Amon G. Carter Stadium

2850 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76129, gofrogs.com

Texas Motor Speedway

With an ability to seat more than 190,000, Texas Motor Speedway has the largest capacity for any NASCAR track just behind Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And now those visitors can experience the race on “Big Hoss,” the world’s largest HD video board. Here is a breakdown of the big board by the numbers:

• 373 Nascar Spring Cup Series cars could fit inside the screen

• 218 feet of screen display (bigger than the Lincoln Memorial)

• 9,000 square feet larger than the Dallas Cowboys’ video board

• 9 Alamos could fit inside the screen area

• 4.8 million pixels

• 2 times taller than Big Tex (125 feet tall)

• 281,000,000,000,000 different colors could be displayed

• 108 tons of high-definition TV (more than seven elephants)

3545 Lone Star Circle Fort Worth, Texas 76177 texasmotorspeedway.com

Best Party Venue Cendera

This is one of the most versatile spaces around, and the staff is most willing to

work with party planners to configure for just about anything they desire.

3600 Benbrook Hwy. Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.984.6800, cenderacenter.com

Heart of the Ranch

5000 Clearfork Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.509.0032, heartoftheranch1848.com

River Ranch

500 N.E. 23rd St., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.624.1111, theriverranchstockyards.com

PEOPLE

PHOTOGRAPHER

Brian Luenser

History buffs owe much to the early photographers who recorded the history of Fort Worth, such as David, John and Charles Swartz — John took the legendary photo of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with three other Wild Bunch gang members in 1900. Future historians are likely to feel that way about Brian Luenser, a prolific photographer who lives in the Tower downtown and relentlessly records the city from his condo, on the streets downtown and in walking tours of the city’s neighborhoods. He’s not a “professional photographer” in the classic sense of that term, but he’s certainly professional quality. Take a look at his Facebook page: facebook.com/brian.luenser

Julia Lauren Photography

214.233.6715, julialaurenphotography.com

B.J. Lacasse, PID Productions

817.504.6087, pidproductions.com

ARTIST

Travis Stewart

Travis Stewart grew up in Clovis, Calif., and while he showed early art talent, he put that aside for his love of training horses. But in 2010, while recovering from an injury that prevented him from riding, he began to draw again. He’s back to training now, but he’s also working as a Western artist in the tradition of the masters of that trade.

4100 County Road 417A, Cleburne, Texas 76031, 559.779.4741, tmstewartwesternart.com

Rebecca Low

7608 Camp Bowie , Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.244.1151, rebeccalow.com

Nancy Lamb

111 Hampton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.692.3228, artspace111.com/artists/ nancy-lamb

CHEF

Jon Bonnell

We called him the “most loved chef in Fort Worth” in our cover story in the February 2014 edition of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. And according to the readers’ votes, we aren’t the only people who think that way. He’s not only an exceptional chef, but he also is a devoted participant in the community. And what he does with quail drum-

MIXOLOGIST

Kevin Borg

His boss, Chef Eric Hunter, says Borg is a draw to the restaurant because of the way he treats and takes care of the customers. And he also mixes excellent drinks. Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.598.0400, fireoakgrill.com

Matthew Trammell

Four Day Weekend

Sundance Square

312 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.226.4329, fourdayweekend. com

Rachel Ramirez

Wine Thief/Bob’s Steak & Chop House

Omni Hotel

1300 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.535.6664, omnihotels.com/ FindAHotel/FortWorth.aspx

sticks probably should be on some federal list of addictive substances.

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine

4259 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.738.5489, bonnellstexas.com

Waters — Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine

2901 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.984.1110, waterstexas.com

Steve Mitchell

The Grille at Hill Country

Harbor

3415 Point Road, Graford, Texas 76449, 940.779.7600, harborliving.com/amenities/ the-grill

Michael Duff

Eddie V’s

3100 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.336.8000, eddiev.com

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Candice Ruiz

CrossFit Iron Horse

Candice Ruiz is co-owner and coach at CrossFit Iron Horse and followed her father into the United States Marine Corps in 2005. After five years of active duty, she left the service, got a degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Arlington and signed up at a local affiliate in 2009. She received a stunning number of votes from our readers.

1901 Windsor Place, Ste. 101, Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.922.8200, crossfitironhorse.com

Stacy Buky

Camp Gladiator, Director and Trainer/DFW Fort Worth

Multiple locations 214.930.7698, campgladiator.com

Jamie Cashion

Christian Soldiers Karate 460 Reese Loop, Azle, Texas 76020, 817.789.2900, christiansoldierskarate.net

LOCAL AUTHOR

Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown is author of more than 60 New York Times bestsellers. Her works have been translated into 34 languages, and worldwide sales are more than 80 million. She was born in Waco, grew up in Fort Worth, attended TCU and lives in Arlington. sandrabrown.net

Dan Jenkins

Dan Jenkins grew up in Fort Worth and attended R.L. Paschal High School. He worked for the now-defunct Fort Worth Press and the also defunct Dallas Times Herald and went on to write for Sports Illustrated and now Golf Digest. He’s one of only three writers to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He’s written nearly a dozen novels, starting with Semi-Tough in 1972, and he keeps Fort Worth alive in his writing. Just out

Minutes away from Fort Worth you will find one of this year’s “Best Chefs,” Chef Steve Mitchell, preparing delectable Southwest-inspired dishes. The Grille at the Harbor, winner of “Best Meal Worth the Drive,” is a destination to satisfy your need for a summer, waterfront retreat.

After more than a decade of culinary achievement in the Fort Worth area, Chef Steve Mitchell has mastered the art of providing a gourmet menu that reminds us of the comforts of home. In order to capture each season’s unique offerings, Chef Steve makes subtle alterations to the Grille’s menu.

“We want to grow our approach to the cuisine at Possum Kingdom because there are so many Fort Worth residents who live at the Harbor and appreciate a good meal. From pizzas to filets, you are sure to enjoy what The Grille has to offer.”

The Grille boasts a spacious, rustic setting, where the walls are framed in wood, and the porch is lined with pastoral rocking chairs. Enjoy items like Smoked Tenderloin with Pepper Jack Cheese Grits and Voodoo Glaze or the Harbor Bowl Stir-Fry, while on the flagstone patio overlooking the beauty of Possum Kingdom Lake. Large umbrellas offer a haven from the Texas heat, creating the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life - setting the perfect scene for a relaxing summer experience.

is Dan Jenkins: His Ownself, an autobiography.

Jeff Guinn

Jeff Guinn is a veteran of the Star-Telegram, where he ultimately was the book editor back when newspapers thought stuff like that was important. He’s written 16 books one a collaborative novel with other Texas writers. He writes both fiction and non-fiction — and on an eclectic series of topics. His most recent — Glorious: A Novel of the American West — debuted in May. The one before that —

Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson — was picked by The New York Times, Amazon and People magazine as one of the best of 2013. But it really all kicked off with The Autobiography of Santa Claus.

PUBLIC SERVANT

Betsy Price

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is an avid cyclist and holds rolling town hall meetings with those interested in riding with her. It’s all part of her desire to improve the health of Fort Worth’s residents through programs like FitWorth. She has seemingly inexhaustible energy — you see her everywhere. She’s the 44th mayor and only the third woman to hold that title. The others are now U. S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, and Jewel Woods, who was acting mayor for a year after Granger left for Congress at the end of 1995 and before Kenneth Barr was elected in 1996.

Joel Burns

Joel Burns was elected to represent District 9 on the Fort Worth City Council in 2007 and resigned his seat earlier this year to enter a Mid-Career Masters in Public Administration program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in July. As an openly gay man, his heart-felt efforts to end bullying of all types earned him national attention and the 2011 Elected Official of the Year award from the National Association of Social Workers in North Central Texas-Fort Worth Area

Branch. Joel was born at the Gladney Center for Adoption, grew up southwest of Fort Worth on the O.C. Armstrong Ranch and attended Texas Wesleyan University.

Jeff Halstead

Chief Jeffrey W. Halstead became the 24th Chief of Police for the Fort Worth Police Department in December 2008. He came to Fort Worth from the Phoenix Police Department, where, among other assignments, he was responsible for security planning for Super Bowl XLII. That came in handy a few years later when Super Bowl XLV was played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. He’s highly visible in the community. Chief of police is one of the toughest jobs in even small cities. In a rapidly growing city like Fort Worth, the challenges are even greater. Halstead faces them with good humor and public grace.

RADIO PERSONALITY

Jody Dean

The Morning Team, KLUV, 98.7 FM Jody’s no stranger to readers of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. For years, he wrote a popular monthly column on diners and dives — a subject he knew intimately, so they say — and he’s appeared in numerous other venues with the magazine. He’s paparazzi-level popular in both Dallas and Fort Worth. kluv.cbslocal.com

Hal Jay Host, WBAP Morning News, 820 AM wbap.com

Justin Frazell

Morning Drive, The Ranch, 95.9 FM 959theranch.com

SHOPPING

WESTERN SHOP

Maverick Fine Western Wear

Should you be in the market for, say, a pair of women’s University of Kansas boots, you’ll find them mixed in among the tons of TCU, University of Texas and Texas A&M theme products here. But that’s just one tiny sample of the regular and custom items available at this Historic Stockyards store. 100 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.626.1129, maverickwesternwear.com

M.L. Leddy’s

2455 N. Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.624.3149

Leddy’s Ranch at Sundance 410 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.336.0800, leddys.com

Teskey’s Uptown

2913 W. Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.332.2525, teskeys.com

SPORTY WEAR

lululemon athletica inc.

Lululemon’s manifesto says to sweat every day, breathe deeply, drink water and get outside. But if you also want to look in high style doing that, here’s your place.

1540 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.882.8075, lululemon.com/ fortworth/fortworth

Luke’s Locker

2600 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.877.1448, lukeslocker.com

Fort Worth Running Co.

2401 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.731.1760, fwrunco.com

BICYCLE SHOP Bicycles Inc.

The folk at this Tarrant County shop with four locations in Arlington, Hurst, Fort Worth and Southlake say that bikes are their lives and they want them to be yours, too, whether you are a beginner, a competitive cyclist, a road or mountain rider, a family rider or a commuter. Multiple locations bicyclesinc.com

Trinity Bicycles

343 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.484.6825, trinitybicycles.com

Fort Worth Cycling And Fitness

3315 Cherry Lane, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.244.7911, fwcycling.com

JEWELRY

Ridglea Watch & Jewelry

This is a full-service store with specialties. If, over the years, you’ve acquired jewelry through inheritance or whatever that is no longer in style or is in worn-out settings, Ridglea can use those stones in a custom setting. And there’s no charge for consultations. This is also the home of Mission Jewelry by Mike Johnson, inspired by the early Spanish missions established in Texas. 6387 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.377.1766, ridgleawatchandjewelry.com

Kubes Jewelers

2700 W. Berry St., Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.926.2626, kubesjewelers.com

Haltom’s Jewelers

Multiple locations, haltoms.com

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

Zoe + Jack

Customers love the way this converted house is literally jammed with children’s clothing and accessories. One referred to it as “a real life Etsy-like shop.”

5137 Birchman Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.989.2200, tinyurl.com/Zoe-Jack

Babies on the Boulevard

6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 145, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.737.7171, facebook. com/BabiesOntheBoulevard Razzberry Lane

106 Austin Ave., Ste. 100, Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.594.7727, facebook.com/ RazzberryLane

HANDYMAN’S DREAM

Jabo’s Westcliff Ace Hardware

Southside Fort Worth residents who were concerned about the change in ownership of Westcliff Hardware relaxed once they became familiar with the expanded store. It is well-stocked, and the staff is friendly and

FLORAL SHOP

Lilium Floral Design

Lilium specializes in a simplistic approach that allows each flower to be showcased in what the company says is an organic, sleek and elegant style. Plus, the company seeks ways to be environmentally conscience in its business practices and products.

4800 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas 76034, 817.481.1565, liliumflorals.com

Enchanted Florist

4800 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.738.0648, enchantedfloristdfw.com

Central Market

4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.989.4700, centralmarket.com

helpful. It is also easy to reach with plenty of parking available.

3548 S. Hills Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.926.1789

Jabo’s Ace Hardware & Garden

1580 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas 76248, 817.482.1000, jabosace.com

Elkins Hardware

128 S. Saginaw Blvd., Saginaw, Texas 76179, 817.232.1416, elkinshardwareandauto.com

Foreman’s General Store

3801 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas 76034, 817.281.7252, foremansinc.com

HOME FURNISHINGS

WRARE

WRARE is a collection of objects including furniture, home accents, cards and gifts with a vintage aesthetic.

2955 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.885.8881, wrareonline.com

Domain XCIV

3100 W. 7th St., Ste. 112, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.336.1994, domainxciv.com

Grandeur Designs

821 Foch St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 106 W. Walnut St., Decatur, Texas 76234, 855.894.7263, grandeurdesign.com

PLANT NURSERY

Archie’s Gardenland

You ought to visit this place even if you aren’t in the market for plants. It is a visual delight with the vast array of tropical and other plants, pottery, fountains, topiary, yard art and more.

6700 Z. Boaz Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.737.6614, archiesgardenland.com

Calloway’s Nursery

Multiple locations, calloways.com

The Plant Shed

Multiple locations, plant-shed.com

RETAIL THERAPY

Beehive

Beehive claims to be a way of life more than a store, and the bold colors, prints and signature statement treatments bear that out. You might get a distinct feeling of the ’60s if you are paying attention when you shop. 5122 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.570.0484, lovebeehive.com

Hip, Chic Boutique

Here’s an idea: Visit this eclectic and fascinating store in the Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile, have lunch in the Rose Garden Tearoom (we recommend the Rose Garden Variety Plate) and then just wander around.

COUPLES SHOPPING

Backwoods

Some say the test of the strength of a couple is playing bridge together. We say it’s camping, or hiking, or canoeing together. This is a great place to start your counseling.

2727 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.332.2423, backwoods.com

Hip, Chic Boutique is a consistent favorite of our readers. And they do know what they are doing when it comes to women’s fashions.

Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.733.6301, hipandchicboutique.com

Flirt Boutique

Drop by, have a glass of wine to relax and enjoy the shopping experience. Flirt opened in 2009 and quickly became a favorite source of trendy women’s clothing

and accessories. New arrivals are posted almost immediately on the store’s Facebook page, so you can beat your rivals to the latest hot trend.

2952 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.744.7250, flirtboutique.com

ANTIQUE MARKETS

Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile Chock full of fun consignment booths and a world of possibilities for browsing. The Rose Tea Room is a delightful luncheon place. It’s a good place to take kids, too, because the painted murals on the outside

Old Home Supply House

Historic Fairmount

1801 College Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.927.8004

J. Crew

University Park Village

1604 S. University Drive, Ste. 503 Fort Worth Texas 76107 , 817.885.7756, jcrew.com

tell the story of early Fort Worth, mixing history with shopping pleasure. 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.377.0910, the-mercantile.com

Montgomery Street

Antique Mall

2601 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.735.9685, montgomerystreetantiques.com

Grapevine Antique Market

1641 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.329.2124, gvamarket.com

SERVICES

MOVING SERVICE

Fire Rescue Moving

Firefighters generally work 24 hours on duty at stations, followed by 48 hours off duty, so many do other work on the off time. Fire Rescue Moving has been in business for more than five years, using off-duty firefighters who double as professional movers. Fort Worth, Texas, 817.903.2190, firerescuemoving.com

Two Men and a Truck 2211 E. Division St., Arlington, Texas 76011, 817.281.6683, twomenandatruck.com

All My Sons Moving & Storage

3815 E. Loop 820 S., Fort Worth, Texas 76119, 800.892.7667, allmysons.com/fortworth

CAR WASH

Red Carpet Car Wash

You’d think a car wash is a car wash, but that’s not how our readers think. They think enough of Red Carpet to put it on the Best Of List in some form almost every time we publish it. Trust them.

5829 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.732.8651, redcarpetftw.com

Shine Express Carwash

Multiple locations, shineexpresscarwash.com

Classic Auto Detail

2713 W. 5th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.335.2011, classicautodetailshop.com

CLOTHES/SHOE RESTORATION

Cobblestone Shoe Repair

After 108 years or so in business, you can probably trust a company’s quality of service. Readers recognize that on this shoe repair place. The staff will also work on other leather products for you as well. 5833 Curzon Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76132, 817.732.8302

5400 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, Texas 76132, 817.370.9936, cobblestoneshoehospitaldfw.com

Tailoring by Rios

6717 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.732.5235, tailoringbyrios.com

Clothes Carpenters

3615 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.731.1919

DAY SPA

Relache Spa

Things are big in Texas, like this 25,000-square-foot, European-styled

day spa facility at the Gaylord Texan. There are 12 treatment rooms and two spa suites, offering massage, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures and specialty services for mothers-to-be and gentlemen.

Gaylord Texan

Resort & Convention Center 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817.778-1800, tinyurl.com/ Relache-Spa

Salons of Volterra at Montserrat

9336 Team Ranch Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76126, 817.244.2245, salonsofvolterra.com/Montserrat

Mokara Spa

Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.535.6664, tinyurl.com/Mokara-Spa

If

and lack of the right nutrition support.

Whether

Nutrient Repletion Program

Dietary Supplement Evaluation

Safe Diet Detox

First Line Therapy for Diabetes & Weight Loss

Nutrition for Multiple Conditions

Metabolic Testing

Personalized Meal Plans

DRY CLEANERS

Kite’s Cleaners

Sam Kite opened his first shop in 1958 and that work is carried on now by son Gary, using what the cleaners say is the most advanced and environmentally safe cleaning system of any cleaners in North Texas. We wouldn’t know about that.

What we do know is you can trust clothes, bedding, wedding dresses and just about anything else that needs cleaning to Kite’s.

Multiple Fort Worth locations kitescleaners.com

Twin Kell Cleaners

4011 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.738.9975, twinkellcleaners.com

Bibbentucker’s

Multiple Northeast Tarrant County locations, bibbentuckers.com

MANICURE OR PEDICURE

Coldwater Creek – The Spa

All the services you would expect from a spa, plus a selection of comfortable spa apparel, unusual jewelry and home spa accessories.

Southlake Town Square, 422 Grand Ave. W., Southlake, Texas 76092,

TRAVEL AGENCY Sanders Travel Centre

Should you want to book a trip into outer space, this is your place. Sanders is a partner with Virgin Galactic, which is working to make citizen short-hop space flight a reality in the (we hope) near future. Sanders also is a member of the Virtuoso network, an invitation-only organization comprised of more than 6,000 elite travel advisors associated with more than 300 agencies in 22 countries.

6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 288, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.731.3335, sanderstravel.com

Gulliver’s Travel Service

2800 S. Hulen St., Ste. 110, Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.924.7766, gullivers.com

Servant Travel Group

1.800.358.4090, servanttravel.com

817.251.9382, coldwatercreekthespa.com

Nail Lab in Colleyville

4902 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 106, Colleyville, Texas 76034, 817.656.3007, naillabcolleyville.com

Skyline Nails

Montgomery Plaza, 501 Carroll St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.885.7333

CAR DOCTOR

2 J’s Automotive

This repair shop draws customers from Tarrant, Denton, Parker and Wise counties, and the number of votes from our readers showed that. 2 J’s is a full-service repair shop but refers to itself as “Your Transmission Physician.” By the way, the name comes from the names of the owners Jay and Janice Tims.

836 S. Saginaw Blvd., Saginaw, Texas 76179, 817.232.9866, 2jsautomotive.com

Lone Star Bavarian Inc.

3800 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.732.4888, lonestarbavarian.com

R.E. Maintenance

121 FM 1187, Building 121, Aledo, Texas 76008, 817.441.9025

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Precious Paws Pet Sitting Fort Worth

In your home with one flat fee for a single visit a day regardless of the number of pets. How much simpler can it get? 817.266.1985, preciouspaws-ftw.com

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1005 Foch St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.877.4924, cowtownwag.com

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CrossFit Iron Horse

It stands to reason that if the readers picked Candice Ruiz, co-owner of CrossFit, as the Best Fitness Instructor, they also would pick CrossFit as the best place to get fit. And they did. In heavy voting. We guess CrossFit and Camp Gladiator must have a special fitness class for index fingers, because their fans sure made a lot of mouse clicks in voting for them. Are there clickenhancing drugs?

1901 Windsor Place, Ste. 101, Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.922.8200, crossfitironhorse.com

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Camp Gladiator

Multiple locations 214.930.7698, campgladiator.com

Black Box Strength & Conditioning

3701 Lovell Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.841.8678, blackboxfw.com

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6459 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76132, 817.738.6686, haironthecommonftw. com

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1007 Foch St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.332.2569, fortworthblowdrybar.com

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Green & Associates

Green & Associates is a full-service investigation agency formed in 2012. Its five investigators have a combined total of more than 50 years of experience. The agency investigates both family and criminal matters, serves processes and has an attorney on staff.

910 Collier St., Ste. 213, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.335.1363

ER Investigative Networks

Owner Ronnie Blasingame has more than 25 years of investigative experience, extensive law enforcement training and was the chief investigator for the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office.

6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 125, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.377.4342, erinvestigations.com

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Dream Home Quality

The products and care that go into Dream Home construction make the house more valuable than the ultimate asking price will indicate.

| by Paul K. Harral |

Dream Homes are interesting because the people designing, building and outfitting them are intent on showing the visitors — and each other — their best work or best product.

The 2014 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home sits on a 16,000-square-foot lot at 4800 Estonia Court in Montserrat. Montserrat, the developer says, literally translated means “jagged cliff.” So it is appropriate that the subdivision features 150-foot cliffs that overlook Mary’s Creek. The 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, and Executive Director Judy Youngs sees the effort of handling and staffing the tours as an investment that pays off in many ways.

“Financially, [the first] was very successful,” she said. But perhaps more important is the exposure the charity receives. “We may not see that for 18 months. Or we may have somebody knock on our door saying, ‘We heard about you or we saw you at the Fort Worth, Texas Dream Home, and we want to sponsor your next wish.’ ”

Visitors won’t be able to see much of what Sweeney Lumber is contributing to the project because it

will be covered by sheetrock. Still, President Don DeGroot is pleased to participate for several reasons. One is the long association with HGC. But a close second is that the money raised goes to charity. “There’re a lot of win options for everybody,” he said.

He’s familiar with a Wish with Wings. “My daughter had leukemia when she was 7. She’s 32 now. Luckily we didn’t have to do the wish with wings,” DeGroot said.

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And he wants to honor the memory of Robert E. Sweeney and Hal D. Hughes, who founded the company in 1960. Both have now passed on. Participation in such a public project is a kind of testimonial to them. When they founded the company, the trade was dominated by just a few lumberyards, and quality and service weren’t very good, he said. Sweeney and Hughes promised materials at a fair price delivered on time. “And then, they just kept building on constant focus on the customer,” DeGroot said. “It’s now what everybody does; in 1960, not so much.”

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tall doors or windows that, whether open or shut, connect the interior of the house to the outdoors. “The key to this industry is catching on to the next fad at the front end of it,” he said. He started by selling windows out of the trunk of his car as a company representative, he says, and opened the door company in 2003 when iron doors were just hitting the market. “People like that all-glass minimum profile look because it really opens up the room and lets a lot of daylight in,” Pereth said. “The Dream Home brings it alive with the feel and touch and operation.”

Dale Jackson, president of Blooms Landcare Inc., is a new Dream Home participant this year. The company has been in business since 2006, offering specialized services in sustainable landscape practices and water-smart irrigation techniques.

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grant program is enabling CASA of Tarrant County to make a renewed effort to establish a sense of permanency for children caught up in foster care.

It is sad but true that sometimes children must be removed from their homes because they are in danger from abuse, both physical and sexual or neglect or a combination of those issues.

When that happens, they must go somewhere. The first choice always is into the custody of a family member, but sometimes no one is available or deemed suitable to take them in. In that case, they go to the State of Texas as managing conservator and into the foster care system.

If the rights of the parents have been terminated, the child is eligible to be adopted; if not, they may remain in the foster care system until they age out at 18. Babies have the best chance of adoption, but those who are considered special needs — sibling groups, older children and those with physical or mental issues — may languish in a foster home or a succession of foster homes.

“These kids all deserve to be living in a permanent home and not moving from place to place,” says Kara Stephens, a staff member at CASA of Tarrant County. CASA stands for Court-Appointed Special Advocates and is made up of volunteers and staff members whose sole purpose is to represent the interest of children in the system.

Stephens oversees an ambitious project established by a federal Adoption Opportunities Diligent Recruitment Grant that teams the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and CASA.

The grant promotes finding adoptive homes if possible, or willing family members or permanent foster homes for children for whom DFPS has permanent managing conservatorship with or without termination of parental rights.

Part of the concept is that even though there was no family member available when the child was first removed, circumstances may

have changed. The program also recognizes that when a child ages out, he or she needs some connection in the outside world. Even if placement is not an option, it may still be possible to reconnect the child with family members so they will have a place to turn when they leave the system.

Pat Jolley is a CASA volunteer whose primary job is to cull through the case files — sometimes 10,000 pages of information — trying to identify family members who can be reconnected with the children or who are now willing to take them in.

“We have found great-aunts; we have found siblings who weren’t aware of what was going on years ago, maybe never notified, because they were 19 years old when that child was removed,” Stephens said. “The state’s not going to go looking for a 19-year-old to take him.”

But a few years later, that may be a possibility.

“CPS people are very busy. They have heavy caseloads. Finding out all of the details can be extremely time consuming,” said Jolley. “I see

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Dalton and his CASA Advocate, Sandor Babos, at National Adoption Day. Photo courtesy CASA of Tarrant County

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that as my job. I can dig down and find the details and report the details back.” That information is forwarded to the state and the lawyer who represents the child in court.

Giving children some sense of permanency in their lives is important. “The statistics are high for these children to be homeless or incarcerated,” said Stephens.

“With this grant, it’s building the kids connections and permanency to help not put them in that position.”

Beyond the federal grant, there is a pressing need for CASA volunteers in North Texas. “People need to understand the mission of

CASA,” said Teddi Wiggins, the outreach and recruitment specialist at CASA. “Currently we have 371 beautiful foster children on a wait list who desperately need a CASA volunteer who will fight for them in court.”

The agency served 800 children in 483 cases in 2013 — there were multiple children involved in some of those cases — with a record number of 351 advocates, said Natalie Stalmach, the development director. The number of removals in Tarrant County increased from 2012 to 2013, and she expects it to increase this year as well. She figures it would take 500 or 600 volunteers to handle all the needs in the county.

There’s a special need for men. The volunteer force currently is 80 percent female. “There are a lot of youths who need strong male role models,” Stephens said. Volunteers undergo training for their work and should expect to devote around 10 hours a month to their duties.

“Sometime, the CASA [volunteer] is the only consistent person they have in their lives. I think that’s sad,” said Jolley.

treating the Family

The Parenting Center has programs to help families deal with stresses before they escalate into major problems.

| by paul k. harral |

It would seem that parenting skills should be instinctive. b ut any parent who is honest will tell you that they are not. t hey are learned skills, and they can be improved through education and training.

In 1974, The Junior League of Fort Worth formed the Tarrant County Child Abuse Task Force in response to a recognized and growing problem of child abuse and neglect in the community. One result was an agency to teach parenting skills as a preventive measure. The resulting agency, opened in 1975, became what is today The Parenting Center.

Stressed marriages, unemployment issues and children with behavioral prob-

lems all can contribute to the possibility of more serious issues. The concept is to intervene with assistance before that can happen.

An example is a woman we’ll call Shannon. She came to The Parenting Center after a chance meeting with a case manager in late 2013. Her name has been changed to protect the family’s identity.

Parenting Center officials say that Shannon was emotionally disconnected and seemed hopeless and alone when she first came to see case manager Jeannie Luna.

“We could help her with her son, her marriage and her career,” says Luna.

Shannon attended a free, eight-hour marriage class with her husband. That class teaches healthy and safe ways to communicate and resolve conflict. The two also attended parenting classes, including one

to help parents with special needs children. And the family began counseling.

Three months later, the teenage son’s mental health issues had been properly diagnosed, and he had not been in trouble at school. Shannon reported that things were better at home than they had been in years. The Parenting Center also was instrumental in facilitating her enrollment in a free work training program, where she is guaranteed a position upon graduation.

“The purpose of The Parenting Center is to build strong communities by building stronger families. Building a strong family involves much more than good parenting. It includes all the relationships within the family unit,” says Barbara Lamsens, executive director. “At The Parenting Center, we are able to provide resources to the whole family unit.”

CASA Advocate DD Holmes with new dad Larry and Demarcus at National Adoption Day. Photo courtesy CASA of Tarrant County

food and companionship

Meals on Wheels has grown from a tiny effort to a Tarrant County-wide operation that adds approximately 250 new clients each month.

| by paul K. harral |

In 1972, representatives of 11 downtown f ort w orth churches met to form the a ssociation of c entral c ity m inistries to deal with problems in the inner city. t hey stepped out on faith.

The churches were especially concerned about the welfare of the homebound elderly, and they committed to bring food to those living in Fort Worth. On May 15, 1973, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County was formed. The population of the city was 404,619.

“It has definitely evolved over the years,” said President and CEO Carla Jutson. “We never envisioned it getting this large or providing the level of services that we offer today.”

The organization celebrated its 40th anniversary, May 3, at a gala and urged congregations across the area to take a special collection the following Sunday called “Meals On Wheels Pass the Plate.”

Meals on Wheels delivers more than food. It also delivers companionship to those who are lonely. There are 4,700 volunteers who deliver meals to homebound residents. “Most of our volunteers develop friendships with the people that they serve and look forward to seeing the clients on their routes each week,” Jutson said.

Meals on Wheels turned to the community in 1989 for funds to build a central kitchen for economy and product control. The building housing the kitchen has been expanded three times. Photo courtesy Meals on Wheels

“Senior isolation is another big problem, and many of our clients report that their mealdelivery volunteers are the only visitors that they have on a regular basis.”

Food for pets is also an issue for the homebound. “Our Companion Pet program was started because an alarming number of our clients were sharing their meals with their beloved pets,” said Jutson. “As a result, neither the clients nor their pets were receiving adequate nutrition. Through partnerships with PetSmart, Dog Scouts of America and other caring individuals, these at-risk clients now receive a monthly supplement of dog or cat food. We currently distribute over one ton of pet food each month.”

The outreach to churches during the 40th anniversary celebration harkens back to the founding. “That first week, the group fed 25 people. At the time, there was no mission statement. It was just a matter of people of faith coming together to fight senior hunger,” said Jutson. “It is really remarkable what can happen when people of faith come together.”

The founding congregations were Broadway Baptist, Central Baptist, Greater St. James Baptist, Mount Gilead Baptist, First Christian, First United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Gethsemane Presbyterian, St. Andrew’s Episcopal, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Temple Beth-El, which was next door to Broadway at the time.

Meals on Wheels delivers companionship to those who are lonely. Most volunteers develop friendships with the people that they serve. Photo courtesy Meals on Wheels

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Baker is Back

| by heywood | illustration by Charles Marsh |

There’s word ThaT The old Baker hoTel in Mineral wells is going to be renovated soon. I sure hope so. Unfortunately, most people these days don’t remember this historic landmark, and the ones that do only remember that it met its sudden demise more than 40 years ago. It’s kind of like the Titanic. Nobody ever mentions the good times before they hit the iceberg. And there were plenty.

Of course there’s been talk about renovating the Baker Hotel for years. But none of the potential developers could secure the financing. According to my real estate buddies, it was harder to find than the glutenfree section at Walmart.

A development group out of Southlake has apparently been working on a deal that could start a complete renovation of the Baker by the end of this year. So how did they do it? Well, according to reports, it took more than six years just to structure the financing. And the major problem in obtaining loans was the requirement that all the asbestos be removed from the old structure. And there was a lot of it. It would have kept mesothelioma attorneys busy for centuries.

But somehow these guys were able to get a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to abate the entire problem. Additional monies then started coming through a variety of sources until finally the entire renovation budget was raised. I’m glad because the Baker Hotel used to be a pretty cool place. Literally. It was one of the first structures in Texas to be air conditioned.

Although it was completed in 1929, the idea for the Baker Hotel began in 1922. Citizens thought it would be a great way to profit off of their famed mineral water. They then hired a famous hotel magnate, Theodore Brasher Baker, to come up with the plan.

When it was finished, it stood 14 stories high with 450 guest rooms. Amenities included two ballrooms, a beauty shop, a bowling alley and a gymnasium. It was the first skyscraper built outside a metropolitan area and had the first swimming pool ever built for a hotel in Texas.

I’d also like to point out that around this time the birth of another legend was taking place in Mineral Wells. It’s always been thought by local residents that the giant “WELCOME” sign you see when you enter Mineral Wells was the inspiration for the similar-sized “HOLLYWOOD” sign. The town was known nationwide for its mineral waters that supposedly had curative powers. The town attracted all types of celebrities. One of them was D.W. Griffith, the famous movie producer. Word has it that he was impressed by the sign and was part of a group that had the Hollywood sign erected shortly after he returned to Los Angeles. California historians deny all this. They say the idea for the sign originated in Hollywood. I tend to side with the residents of Mineral Wells for two rea-

sons. First of all, their sign was erected well before the Hollywood sign. And secondly, there has never been an original idea that’s ever come out of Hollywood.

If you grew up in the ’50s, chances are your parents took you on a short summer vacation to the Baker Hotel. That was about the last time I ever walked the grounds. So one morning a couple of weeks ago, I decided to take a quick road trip to Mineral Wells just to see it again. But before I started, I had to swing by Whataburger and get their new breakfast sandwich. It’s sausage, egg and cheese on a jalapeño cheddar biscuit. It’s incredible. I have now had one every day since Easter. And one day, thanks to me, scientists will know exactly how many it takes to kill you. Anyway, it took a little more than an hour to get to Mineral Wells. I suddenly realized it had been almost 60 years. I hopped out of the car, dusted off the biscuit crumbs and just stared. What was once one of the finest hotels in the country was totally trashed. That really upset me, but I’m not sure why. Truth is, there wasn’t much for kids my age to do there, except wait for their parents to finish doing whatever they were doing in those mineral baths.

I really hope the developers can pull off this renovation. They’ve supposedly raised almost $56 million to do it. And when they finish it, I’m going to book a room as soon as I can. Then I’m going to try one of those mineral baths to see if they really do have curative powers. My dad swore it would take care of any part of your body that was giving you trouble. I know what you’re thinking. And the answer is, “Yes, I do intend to rub plenty of that water on my head.”

Sitting on the Sidelines

| by debra h knowlton |

I have trIed every dIet avaIlable and am lIvIng proof that dIetS don’t work for many people StrugglIng wIth obeSIty. While I could lose the weight, I could never maintain the losses. I was through with the yo-yo effect of weight loss and gain many times, and I knew there had to be a better way.

Before my surgery, I was out of control both with constant hunger and high volume. I was in a dark place emotionally, and it was a physical challenge to function on a daily basis. My body hurt and I became very sedentary. I was sitting on the sidelines of my life. In this state of pain and depression, I researched alternatives that would improve my health and return my emotional wellbeing.

One of the options I came across was the gastric sleeve procedure. The benefits are permanent, and the only organ altered is the stomach.

The surgeon removes 75-85 percent of the stomach, leaving a tube (or sleeve) behind. A part of the stomach called the fundus has a high degree of elasticity and produces a hormone called grehlin that stimulates hunger. This is the portion of the stomach removed, leaving a more muscular tube that retains its shape and size permanently. I underwent surgery in November of 2010.

The changes to my lifestyle were immediate. Portion control was no longer a problem because I could only consume one - two ounces of food in the early stages. It takes about six months for the stomach to heal and the swelling to reduce completely after this procedure.

This is what sleevers call the “honeymoon period.” Initial weight loss is rapid post operatively due to very low food intake coupled with the fact that this is the time when body weight is at its highest. This period is so exciting and liberating. Weighing daily became a joy instead of drudgery. As the weight came off, I became much more active. Instead of sitting on the couch to avoid pain, I moved my body daily and often.

As the swelling reduced, the volume of food I was able to consume increased. Eventually I was able to eat four - six ounces per sitting, and that’s where I stand today at over three years postop. I achieved my personal goal of losing 121 pounds in 12 ½ months. Six months later, I was down a total of 140 pounds. I surpassed my initial goal and went from a Body Mass Index (BMI) of morbidly obese to a normal BMI as defined by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. I now maintain my weight within a 10-pound range of my final goal.

My blood sugar is healthy, and I no longer have sleep apnea. I continue to maintain my new lifestyle with enthusiasm and heartfelt thanks to those that helped me along the way.

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A Voice for the Children

DD Holmes named CASA of Tarrant Advocate of the Year

| by gail Bennison | photography by alex lepe |

ImagIne a 15-year-old gIrl who has lIved In 29 foster homes

In the last 10 years. Now imagine this same girl who will “age out” of the foster care system in a few short years and have to face society and her life with no safety net. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon scenario in Tarrant County. Fortunately, there are people like DD Holmes who step up and provide that safety net.

“Think about these kids for a minute,” said Holmes, who has served since 2011 as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children and youth living in Tarrant County foster homes. “They often don’t have pictures; they haven’t slept in the same bed for 6 months; they don’t know where their friends and family are; they don’t know where they’re going tomorrow. Their lives are so chaotic that it’s very difficult for them to set goals. Think about where our lives would be without memories.”

For 25 years, Holmes used her Ph.D. from Texas Tech to provide accounting and information technology services at Thomson Reuters. When she retired five years ago, her desire to help at-risk youth led her to CASA of Tarrant County.

In honor of the work she has done and the lives she has influenced, Holmes was honored on April 24 at the annual Judge Scott Moore Awards dinner at the Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth as CASA of Tarrant County’s Monika Dewar Advocate of the Year.

“Obviously, there are many deserving advocates and many I have to thank for their help,” Holmes said.

“This honor is humbling. I’ve watched the underserved community for many years, and because of my teaching background at a college level, I knew I wanted to work with teenagers as a mentor or teacher. My goal is to take the teenagers I work with and not only help them get through a rough time, but help them get into college. This is life-changing for kids who come from less-than-desirable circumstances.”

“DD’s commitment and dedication to the children she serves is what makes her such an extraordinary CASA Advocate,” says Kara Stephens, Casework Supervisor/DRG Grant Supervisor. “She is quick to identify the child’s needs and makes sure they are addressed. She is always willing to go the extra mile for their best interest.”

Lynne Burns, Casework SupervisorTransitional Youth Specialist, says she wants to clone Holmes. “She is the perfect combination of professionalism, common sense and compassion,” Burns said. “When DD takes a case, I know that she will go above and beyond the minimum expectations set out for her. She will be creative in finding ways to make good things happen for her ‘kids.’ In the process, she will become a friend to the families who foster these children and will earn not only their respect, but the respect of the caseworkers, attorneys and judges with whom she comes in contact.”

Each day over 300 volunteer Advocates, under the supervision of CASA of Tarrant County, are in courtrooms, foster homes, classrooms, and day care centers speaking up for children and youth in foster care and supporting their best interest. CASA of Tarrant County is a volunteer-driven organization serving victims of child abuse and neglect since 1983. It is the only organization in the county providing this service and has automatic court appointment to all Child Protective Services cases.

“As I think about this three-year road with CASA, I get very emotional,” Holmes said. “It’s been a learning journey for me, and I’ve learned more about social justice in the last three years than I’ve learned in all the years in my office in downtown Fort Worth. My heart looks forward to the day when we as a society understand how to help kids live their full potential. Fort Worth is great in that we have a lot of organizations working together trying to solve problems, whether it’s poverty, neglect, or abuse, but we still have a long way to go. We have more work to do.

“Unfortunately, too many Tarrant County children are abused and neglected; about 5,700 cases of child abuse were reported last year, with 14 child abuse fatalities,” Holmes continued. “We must act with more urgency. As hard as the work is, we know it is all worth it to save the life of one child.”

For information about becoming a CASA volunteer, please visit speakupforachild.org.

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The Scene

Gladney Blossoms

The 50th annual Blossoms in the Dust Luncheon, Fashion Show and Bazaar celebrating 127 years of forever families and benefiting Edna Gladney Center for Adoption was held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. Ellen Hunt was the 2014 Leslie Amend award winner.

Who WaS Seen

(1) Robyn Charles, Tammy Miller

(2) Ellen Hunt (3) LouAnn Stumbo (4) Wade Schuessler, Asher Lee (5) Sherri Davison

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The Scene Heart Ball

The Big Heart Ball in Cowtown featuring Asleep at the Wheel, nine-time Grammy award winners, was held at the Omni Hotel. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a seated dinner, silent auction and a live auction. Gloria and Don Siratt were the Honorary chairpeople and Judy and Colby Siratt were the dinner chairpeople.

Who WaS Seen

The Scene Wishes

Butterfly Wishes 2014 went prime time honoring Rosie Moncrief. The event took place at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. The evening featured a live auction, silent auction and presentation by the Wish children. The event celebrated 32 years of granting magical wishes for little Texans with life-threatening illnesses. Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth and TXO energy were the presenting sponsors. Photos by Austin McAfee

Who WaS Seen (1) Michael Sorum, Melody Johnson (2) Lindy Eubank, Andrew Power (3) Cindy & Pat Hawkins (4) Andy & Melissa Eldridge

(1) Tonya & Roe Patterson (2) Don, Gloria, Julie, Judy, Donnie, Colby Siratt (3) Heather & Mohan Sathyamoorthy

“Finally,

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.

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The 3rd annual Big Guns in Cowtown fundraising event took place April 24 at Del Frisco’s Double Steak House. All event proceeds benefited the Fort Worth Police Officers Award Foundation and its mission to recognize and promote professionalism and excellence among Fort Worth police officers. Photos by Austin McAfee

Who WaS Seen (1) Gary Reeder, Gary Patterson (2) Hal J, Betsy Price(3) Travis Mears, Randy Humphrey, Jeff Bryan (4) Todd Miller, Fritz Rahr (5) Veronica & Tom Law, Jr.

The Scene Camp Fire Opening Reception

The opening reception was co-chaired by Jerri and Chuck Akers at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for the Camp Fire historical exhibit A Century of Sparking Discovery to celebrate 100 years of Camp Fire First Texas. Photos by Sara Mitchell

Who WaS Seen (1) Ginger Lawhon, Laura Miller (2) Adelaide Leavens, Bill Campbell (3) Chuck & Jerri

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VETERINARIANS WORTH KNOWING

Your pets are members of the family, and you want to ensure they receive the highest quality care. This includes personalized service and treatment by a professional veterinarian who knows and understands your pet. To help you select the professional that will best meet your needs, the following veterinarians want to tell you more about themselves, their clinics and how partnering with them will help improve your pet’s quality of life.

The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

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Hulen Hills Animal Hospital

FOCUS: Dr. Steve Hotchkiss offers something unique to pet owners: the convenience of a neighborhood wellness clinic with the capabilities of a diagnostic and emergency hospital. Open 24/7, Hulen Hills Animal Hospital has eight veterinarians skilled at diagnosing difficult cases. The team feels honored to partner with people through all phases of their pets’ life journeys. Whether in need of vaccinations or help during an emergency, there’s no need to take pets anywhere else. Hulen Hills also offers luxury overnight accommodations and spa services at The Grand Pet Resort & Salon, located next door. Coming in spring 2015, the company is expanding to include Metro West Diagnostic & Emergency Veterinary Center, a state-of-the-art hospital located behind the Chapel Hill Shopping Center on I-30. Open 24 hours a day, Metro West will be equipped to manage emergencies, diagnose problems, provide therapeutic and surgical solutions and deliver a lifetime of wellness care. The hospital will have diagnostic equipment that is the best in the industry, including a CT scan that will allow veterinarians a clear look inside the body of a sick or injured pet. The goal is to offer the highest level of veterinary care to a broader range of pets throughout North Texas. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:

Hulen Hills has built a reputation for being the place to go when a pet is sick or injured. Every year they see thousands of emergencies and treat countless sick patients (many of whom are referred by other local veterinarians). INNOVATIONS: The veterinarians perform advanced procedures including delicate back surgeries, various orthopedic repairs and gallbladder removals. Another unique capability that comes in handy when dogs choke on rawhides or swallow socks is endoscopy. In some situations, they can use an endoscope to reach into the esophagus or stomach to retrieve whatever the dog ate, eliminating the need for expensive abdominal surgery and the prolonged recovery that comes with it. FREE ADVICE: Emergencies happen when you least expect them. We are here 24/7 to help you. If we’ve cared for your pet throughout its lifetime and have built a trusting relationship with you, we will both be exceptionally prepared to make the critical decisions, when necessary. CONTACT INFORMATION: 3201 Hulen St. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.731.3733 hulenhills.com

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Fort Worth Veterinary Surgical

FOCUS: Small animal surgery. EDUCATION/CERTIFI-

CATIONS: Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1986–current; assistant professor, Texas A&M University 1986–1989; Master of Science, The Ohio State University 1985; surgical residency training, The Ohio State University 1982–1985; ambulatory and zoo internship, The Ohio State University 1981–1982; Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University 1980. MEMBERSHIPS: Dr. Dean: American College of Veterinary Surgeons PRACTICE

INNOVATIONS: Our diverse surgical services include arthroscopicassisted TPLO surgery for cranial cruciate ligament repair (CCL), a CT scan to diagnose neurosurgery and pet transportation in our ambulance from your veterinarian or ER to either of two Metroplex locations.

UNIQUE APPROACH: Family-oriented surgical referral hospital owned by board-certified surgeon Dr. Paul Dean, who is dedicated

to partnering with primary care veterinarians for surgical solutions for patients who need surgery or special diagnostics and is committed to helping owners make informed decisions about pets. FREE ADVICE: New, minimally invasive procedures now make many older surgical approaches obsolete, so take time to educate yourself on your pet’s condition. Start with the Internet and then make an appointment to discuss the options. PICTURED: (left to right) Victoria Menzel, Candy Langford, Gayle Dean, Dr. Paul Dean, Josh Tollett, Cindi Leanos with patients Winnie, Snickers, Dexter, Kovi and Flomar.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3800 Hulen St., Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.377.0448 fortworthveterinarysurgical.com

Veterinarians Worth Knowing

University Animal Hospital

FOCUS: General medicine. Dr. Kim Wise has emphasis in endocrine diseases. EDUCATION: Dr. John Minnerly, B.S. Veterinary Science, TAMU, 1984; DVM, TAMU 1986. Dr. Clare Williamson, B.S., TAMU, 1987; DVM, TAMU, 1992. Dr. Kim Wise, B.S. Biomedical Science, TAMU, 1986; B.S. Veterinary Science, TAMU, 1988; DVM, TAMU, 1990. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Minnerly: AAHA, AVMA, TVMA, TCVMA. Dr. Williamson: TVMA, TCVMA, AVMA. Dr. Wise: TCVMA, AVMA. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Minnerly: Being able to buy the clinic that I worked in, as a kennel assistant, in high school. Dr. Williamson: Working in a profession that allows me to work with fabulous patients, their caregivers and colleagues. Dr. Wise: Returning a very sick pet, healed and healthy to their loving family. PRACTICE INNOVATIONS: We attend many lectures to keep us up to date with the newest informa-

tion, medicines and techniques. Our practice also offers laser surgery and massage therapy. UNIQUE APPROACH: We like to be considered your family veterinarian. We understand that the owner knows the pet better than we do, so we take the time to evaluate the entire patient, not just focusing on the individual problem. FREE ADVICE: Enjoy your pets, treat them well, but also provide them with structure and discipline, and they will be happier pets. PICTURED: John Minnerly D.V.M., Kim Wise D.V.M., (not pictured) Clare Williamson D.V.M.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

uah-vet.com hospital@uah-vet.com

PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGEONS WORTH KNOWING

While choosing any health care professional is a personal decision, selecting a cosmetic surgeon requires careful thought and detailed research. To help you make your decision on which specialist is right for you, some area professionals have purchased space to tell you more about themselves, their practice and how they can improve your appearance and self-esteem.

The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

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Accent on You

Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medical Spa

Y. Anthony Nakamura, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: B.A., UT Austin; M.D., UTMB, Galveston; Intern resident and general surgery, LSU School of Medicine, Charity Hospital New Orleans; Plastic Surgery resident, UTMB, Galveston. CERTIFICATION: Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons. WHAT SETS US APART: Our fully accredited on-site facility utilizes the most advanced surgical methods and technology, allowing me to provide you with optimal results in a caring and safe environment. In addition, our full-service medi spa and laser center offers injectables and non-surgical correction, as well as traditional spa procedures. COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER SERVICES: Breast Enlargement, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Lipo Selection Lipo Suction, Facial Rejuvenation. MEDI SPA SERVICES: High Speed Laser Hair Removal, Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm, Sculptra, Voluma, Botox/ Dysport, Medical Facials/Peels, IPL Photorejuvenation, Microderm-

abrasion/Microdermapeel, Active FX, Cool Sculpting. DURING HIS OFF HOURS: Nakamura travels, plays golf, snowboards, reads, plays piano and enjoys gourmet cooking. FREE ADVICE: “Check your surgeon’s credentials, and make sure your doctor is certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties.” AFFILIATIONS: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Medical Center of Arlington. PATIENT CARE: We have a fully accredited, free-standing surgery center with at least 4 nurses in the building to assist with the care of our patients and their families. Instead of voicemail, a nurse or nurse coordinator is available to answer your call. As I am only steps away, you will get the answers you need. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My daughter and son. It has been fun to watch their transformation into adults. CHARITABLE WORK: GRACE.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

3030 S. Cooper St. • Arlington, Texas 76015 817.417.7200 • Fax 817.417.7300 accentonyou.com

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Mark A. Bishara, M.D., P.A.

MEDICAL SPECIALTY: Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Robotic Hair Restoration, Acute Care General Surgery. EDUCATION: Texas A&M University, B.S. (biomedical sciences); New York Medical College (Fifth Pathway/MB); Morristown Memorial Hospital, General Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. AWARDS/HONORS: 2012 Most Robotic Hair Transplants – Worldwide, 2013 Most Robotic Hair Transplants – USA, 2014 ARTAS Center of Excellence. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: International Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Morristown Surgery Society, Tarrant and Dallas County Medical Societies, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Baylor SurgiCare Mansfield, Methodist Mansfield Hospital, Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa – Medical Director. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Becoming the ARTAS Robotic No. 1 Surgeon Worldwide in 2012 based on volume of cases. INNOVATIONS: First in Texas to provide Robotic Hair Transplants. UNIQUE BEDSIDE MANNER:

Taking additional time to ask about family vacations and spending time with patients to ensure questions have been answered. Also, allowing Skype, FaceTime and email. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” — Aristotle. PICTURED: Mark A. Bishara, Lisa Fleming, Rebecca Beam, Adri Olivares, Britt Douglas, Durenda Cooper, Keri Zuckerbrow, Shani Otazua, Michelle Brown, Ashley Hall.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1101 Matlock Road • Mansfield, Texas 76063 1203 South White Chapel Blvd., Ste. 150 • Southlake, Texas 76092 817.473.2120 • Fax 817.887.5233 MarkBisharaMD.com appointments@MarkBisharaMD.com

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Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center

David L. Rasmussen, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Dr. Rasmussen has provided cosmetic surgery to satisfied patients throughout the Metroplex for more than 20 years. PROCEDURES: Breast enlargement, uplift and reduction; face and neck lift; eyelid and brow lift; nasal reshaping; tummy tuck; liposuction; and mommy makeover. COSMETIC SERVICES: Botox and an extensive variety of the latest facial fillers injected with precision; broad range of medical grade skin care products and medical peels to rejuvenate skin. CERTIFICATION: American Board of Plastic Surgery. MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. PATIENT CARE: Rasmussen listens carefully and understands his patients’ desires allowing him to develop a plan that is safe and meets their expectations. INNOVATIONS: Fully accredited, private in-office

surgery center with the latest techniques and procedures to safely enhance the appearance of his patients allowing them to rapidly return to work. TRUSTWORTHY: Rasmussen achieves cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatment results that can be astounding. “My staff and I sincerely enjoy educating patients about procedures because the results can make a real difference in their lives. At the end of the day, it is great to recall the smiles.”

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: “The repeated trust my patients put in my hands when we plan and then achieve the transformation that they dreamed about.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1017 W. Randol Mill Road • Arlington, Texas 76012 817.469.1163 • arlingtoncosmeticsurgery.com

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons Worth Knowing

Jonathan Heistein, M.D.

Vishnu Rumalla, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Both Drs. Heistein and Rumalla specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, facelift, eyelid lift and more. CERTIFICATION: Both Heistein and Rumalla are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. OUR FACILITY: The Southlake Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art, AAASF-certified ambulatory surgery center designed to cater to the needs, desires and privacy of our patients. Our intimate surgery center is staffed by registered nurses and board certified anesthesiologists for your safety. INNOVATIONS: We are proud to offer the SmartLipo ® Triplex ™ and Cellulaze ® technology for advanced liposuction and cellulite reduction. The SmartLipo ® Triplex ™ uses three targeted lasers to reduce fat AND tighten the skin. It can be used in any area of the body including the abdomen, flanks, back rolls, buttocks, thighs, arms and neck. Spring is the perfect time to have your makeover, so you will be ready for summer!

CONTACT INFORMATION: Southlake Surgery Center 521 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 175 • Southlake, Texas 76092

Dr. Heistein 817.820.0000 Fort Worth and Southlake offices drheistein.com

Dr. Rumalla 817.334.0030 Fort Worth and Keller offices tarrantplasticsurgery.com

Things to do in June

Michelle Brandley is showing her work through June 17 at Artspace 111. Her pieces deal with body image as seen here in her painting, Attack of the 50 Ft. Worth 2! To see more, turn the page.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

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MuseuMs

FOCUS: Rirkrit Tiravanija, Through June 1

Conceptual artist Rirkrit Tiravanija is often recognized for his role in “relational aesthetics,” a movement in art in which social interaction is key and the artist is a catalyst for social exchanges. In addition to his performances, the artist has created wall drawings, sculptures, installations and text-based works that often relate to his social initiatives. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

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.

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 closeups 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.

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.

Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d’Orsay, Through 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.

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 Mexican-American 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.

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. 817.738.9215. themodern.org.

Leonard’s Department Store Museum

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. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.

Texas Civil War Museum

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 North. 817.246.2323. texascivilwarmuseum.com.

Galleries

Artspace111 Regional Juried Exhibition, June 20–Aug. 30

Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.

J.T. Grant, Through June 7

J.T. Grant may look unflinchingly at the dark side, but he doesn’t present it darkly. He mines the depths of the unconscious and portrays its workings with classical realism, giving ritual form to basic psychological states. Also a sought-after speaker as well as a skilled artist, Grant has conducted a series of lectures for the Modern Art Museum and has also lectured and taught painting and drawing at the Kimbell Museum and Texas Christian University. Free. William Campbell Contemporary Art. 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com. 817.737.9566.

Michelle Brandley, Through June 17

Michelle Brandley’s work deals with issues of body image and false self-perception, employing imagery to draw comparisons between ideas of perfection and reality. 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.

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Films

Movies at the Museum: June 20, 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. June 20: “Wagon Master” (1950); 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, ext. 103.

Sunset Cinema: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, June 27

Pack a picnic dinner, grab some friends and gather on the Amon Carter Museum of American Art lawn to watch John Hughes’ comedy classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986, PG-13). Come early and enjoy a tour of the museum before the film. Reservations are not required. Lawn opens at 6 p.m., food trucks from 6–9 p.m., tours from 6:30–7:45 p.m., film starts at 8 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome (lawn only). No glass bottles, alcohol or pets. Program subject to cancellation 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. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.

music

Concerts in the Garden, June 6–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.

Third Thursday Jazz Series, June 19, 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. June 19: Pamela York Quartet – Lay Down This World: Hymns, Spirituals and Blues. Houston-based pianist explores the jazz possibilities of timeless, traditional spiritual music. Featuring saxophonist

Shelley Carrol. 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.

Cowboy Music and Family Fun, Every Sunday

Round up the herd and join in for a Western-style 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.

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.

June 6: Kevin Fowler. Tickets: $15/$20.

June 7: Bob Schneider. Tickets: $12/$25.

June 13: Granger Smith. Tickets: $12/$16

June 14: Aaron Lewis. Tickets: $16/$28

June 20: Chris Cagle. Tickets: $15/$22

June 28: Merle Haggard. Tickets: $15/$40

Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge

1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968

June 12: Cancer Care Benefit Concert Featuring Susan Gibson. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Verizon Theatre

1001 Performance Place. Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5050.

June 15: James Taylor and His All-Star Band. 8 p.m. Tickets: $69.75–$89.75.

June 19: Night of the Proms: Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, The Pointer Sisters, Nile Rodgers & Chic. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25–$125.

June 21: Pegasus Music Festival Featuring Brand New. 5 p.m. Tickets: $39.50–$87.99.

June 28: The Fray. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50–$47.50

sports

Texas Rangers

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June 1: @ Nationals, 12:35 p.m.

June 3: vs. Orioles, 7:05 p.m.

June 4: vs. Orioles, 7:05 p.m.

June 5: vs. Orioles, 7:05 p.m.

June 6: vs. Indians, 7:05 p.m.

June 7: vs. Indians, 3:05 p.m.

June 8: vs. Indians, 2:05 p.m.

June 9: vs. Indians, 7:05 p.m.

June 10: vs. Marlins, 7:05 p.m.

June 11: vs. Marlins, 7:05 p.m.

June 13: @ Mariners, 9:10 p.m.

June 14: @ Mariners, 9:10 p.m.

June 13: @ Mariners, 3:10 p.m.

June 16: @ Athletics, 9:05 p.m.

June 17: @ Athletics, 9:05 p.m.

June 18: @ Athletics, 2:35 p.m.

June 20: @ Angels, 9:05 p.m.

mighty merle Merle Haggard is performing at Billy Bob's on June 28.

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June 22: @ Angels, TBD

June 24: vs. Tigers, 7:05 p.m.

June 25: vs. Tigers, 7:05 p.m.

June 26: vs. Tigers, 7:05 p.m.

June 27: vs. Twins, 7:05 p.m.

June 28: vs. Twins, 3:05 p.m.

June 29: vs. Twins, 2:05 p.m.

June 20: @ Orioles, 6:05 p.m.

Stage and theater

Jersey Boys, June 3–15

The 2006 Tony Award winner for Best Musical makes its Fort Worth debut at Bass Hall! It’s the story of how four blue-collar kids — Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi — became one of the greatest successes in pop music history as Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons. (Contains mild violence, mature themes and dialogue that is true to the story and plot. Parental guidance is suggested.) 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $38.50–$110. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Pinocchio Commedia, June 6–29

Hip Pocket opens its 38th season with Pinocchio Commedia, performed in the style of the Italian commedia dell’arte. Adapted from Carlo Collodi by Johnny Simons. 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.

Trout Fishing in America, June 13

The four-time Grammy-nominated group is an eclectic folk/rock band best known for family music and kids’ songs. Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet met in Houston more than 30 years ago and have been jamming together ever since. 7:30 p.m.

$24.20. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Hope and Gravity, June 19–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. Their universal quest for life, love and happiness results in both comedy and tragedy. As the play draws to its inevitable closing, two strangers must decide whether or not to risk taking a momentous leap of faith. 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.

Shrek, The Musical, June 26–29

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all and starring everyone’s favorite ogre live on stage. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10, $15 and $18. Presented by Kids Who Care. Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Scott Theatre. 1300 Gendy St. kidswhocare.org. 817.737.5437.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Through June 8

Set in a Chicago recording studio in 1927, a group of musicians anxiously awaits the arrival of legendary blues singer Ma Rainey, known for her music and her attitude. What transpires is a fiery battle of will and identity as soulful and soul stirring as blues itself. From Pulitzer Prize and Tony Awardwinning playwright August Wilson. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 and $25. Jubilee Theatre. 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.

Swan Lake, June 1

The classic ballet tells the story of Odette, who is turned into a swan by the evil Von Rothbart. Despite her new physical form, Odette falls deeply in love with Prince Siegfried. At the royal ball, Prince Siegfried is fooled by Von Rothbart into believing the sorcerer’s daughter, Odile, is his love Odette. He unknowingly professes his love for Odile, leaving Odette sick with heartbreak. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will provide the musical accompaniment. Presented by Texas Ballet

Theater. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $15–$161.25. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. texasballetorg. 817.763.0207.

Always Patsy Cline, Through June 8

Based on the true story of Patsy’s friendship with her most devoted fan, Louise Seger, this show chronicles the friendship that began when the two met at the Esquire Ballroom outside Houston. Over a pot of strong coffee, this unlikely pair of women became best friends and kept in touch until Patsy’s untimely death. Suitable for most audiences. Contact the box office for times and ticket prices. Casa Mañana Theatre. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

Lebensraum, June 8 and 9

Using a cast of three to play 40 characters, this bold staged reading is based on the idea that a German chancellor might, as an act of redemption, invite 6 million Jews to Germany and promise them citizenship and jobs. A resulting scenario unfolds that explores the effects of the policy on Jews and Gentiles around the world and asks the question, “Could history repeat itself?” 2 p.m. June 8, 7 p.m. June 9. Tickets: $7–$17. Amphibian Stage. Productions. Berlene T. & Jarrell R. Milburn Theatre. 120 S. Main Street. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012.

The Unmentionables, Through June 15

In this dramatic comedy set in an unspecified West African country, an American businessman, a flamboyant government representative, a young Christian missionary and his girlfriend are brought together by a birthday celebration. When one of them goes missing, they are forced to confront their benevolent notions of themselves and the realities of a dangerous world. 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.

Comedy

Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing

Different standup comedians perform weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555.

Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays

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 Garden Thyme, June 12

Come learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand-new monthly series hosted by resident gardening guru, master composter and master naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. March’s topic: hot vs. cold compost. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. 10 a.m.—noon. Cost is regular Village

Concerts in the garden From June 6–July 5, visitors can 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.

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admission. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

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.

Brit First Saturday, ongoing

Free family fun and activities on the first Saturday of the month, including a farmers market that features a variety of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local gardens based around Fort Worth. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org/firstsaturday. 817.332.4441.

Brit tours, ongoing

Lace up your sneakers and learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.

Cattle Baron Mansions, ongoing

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

Fort worth Botanic Garden, ongoing

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

Fort worth Herd Cattle drive, ongoing

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

Fort worth nature Center and refuge, ongoing

The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest cityowned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.

Fort worth water Gardens, ongoing

Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700.

Fort worth Zoo, ongoing

The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: halfprice. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.

Friday on the Green, June 13, 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.

Granbury Ghosts and Legends tour, Fridays and Saturdays

Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours. com. 817.559.0849.

Lectures and discussions at the Kimbell, ongoing

Year-round evening, weekday and Saturday lectures by staff and guest speakers explore various topics relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum. Some programs require advance reservations. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

Log Cabin Village, ongoing

Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. And be sure to keep tabs on the website, which details the Village’s everchanging array of special events. Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

Martin House Brewing Co. tours and

tastings, Saturdays

Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. martinhousebrewing.com. 817.222.0177.

rahr & Sons Brewing Co. tours and tastings, wednesdays and Saturdays

There’s a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.

revolver Brewing tour and tastings, Saturdays

Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing. com. 817.736.8034.

river Legacy Living Science Center, ongoing

The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. Free. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.

Southside urban Market, ongoing

Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production and promote healthy living. Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Southside Fort Worth on the corner of South Main and East Daggett. southsideurbanmarket.com.

Stockyards Championship rodeo, ongoing Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–$20. Stockyards walking tours, Saturdays

Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation. com.

Vintage railroad: trinity river run, thursdays–Sundays

Hit the rails in an authentic Victorian-style coach between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location, visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. 3:15–4:15 p.m. $6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa. com. 817.410.3123.

Stunning Sporty Performance Maserati Ghibli

Great Conversation Dinner

October 23, 2014

Fort Worth Club

Join NFL Hall of Fame Running Back and Three Time Super Bowl Champion Emmitt Smith for an evening of lively conversation with some of the most interesting people in the metroplex. A private dinner for 16 with Emmitt Smith and table sponsorships are now available by contacting Julia Summers at 817-348-1119 or jsummers@allianceforchildren.org.

Proceeds will benefit Alliance For Children, Tarrant County’s Children’s Advocacy Center. www.allianceforchildren.org

david McMillan Bird Café

Todd Phillips J.R.’s Steak & Grill

Jason harper Trio New American Café

Culinary ventures in and around town

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Chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin (who graciously goes by Chef Eddy for those not brave enough to attempt his four-syllable last name) draws a big crowd at BITE City Grill.

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take a Bite

After stints in Florida, the Hamptons, and most recently at Pakpao in Dallas (where he garnered three stars), Chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin is now poised to take a BITE out of Fort Worth.

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The refreshed space in Montgo M ery p laza is clean and modern with earth tones, exposed brick facades and walls of windows that make for enjoyable people watching.

Sporting both small and large profile banquettes and good lighting throughout, intimate dining and audible conversation has been achieved. A private dining room is also available for parties. The center of the space is strewn with masculine, butcher block-style tables, and the glass enclosed wine cage makes an enticing focal point. With ample small plate options made for sharing with friends and a knockout craft cocktail list, waiting on your table will be a breeze.

Chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin’s brother, Chris, runs the front of the house, and those glass

jars resembling science experiments came from his fertile imagination. He has organized the cocktail menu around the signs of the zodiac, ostensibly offering up a unique concoction to suit every personality. For instance, the Virgo ($10), caters to the analytical and practical type with its clean and distinct blend of Beefeater’s gin, herbs, cucumber, lime and sugar. It is one of the most creative cocktail menus I have seen outside of The Usual on Magnolia.

I highly suggest the Wood Fired Lamb Pops ($14). Three lovely little chops are served on a bed of greens with a side of curried onion relish. They were tender and flavorful, brushed with a garlic cilantro soy glaze, before a quick trip to the grill. They will have you gnawing on the bones and

The atmosphere at BITE is clean and modern with earth tones. The Wood Fired Lamb Pops (right) will have diners gnawing on the bones.

location: 2600 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, 76107 for info call: 817.877.3888

price range: $$-$$$

hours: Mon.-Thu., 10am10pm; Fri., 11am-11pm; Sat., noon-11pm; Sun., noon-9pm what we like: The chef's entertaining mix of cultures in the dishes he presents what we don't: On our visit, the Strip Steak didn't deliver.

our recommendation: Don't leave BITE before trying one of its creative cocktails and the Wood Fired Lamb Pops.

looking around for more. Unfortunately, the 12-ounce Strip Steak Special ($32) did not deliver. It was a beautiful plating with whipped potatoes and broccolini, and the mushroom sauce was expertly prepared. There were temperature issues with the dish, and their purveyor did them no favors by supplying the sub-standard beef. It was tough and grainy, and I am sure it is an issue that BITE has corrected quickly.

The Grilled Salmon Truffle ($19) was served atop a mound of soft polenta with creamy mascarpone cheese and diced butternut squash blended in. The plate was drizzled with miso truffle cream sauce, which was not overpowering or pungent, and was garnished with micro greens and crispy salmon skin. The hickory-smoked Scottish salmon had a nice smoky flavor,

but mine was undercooked. In their defense, I visited within the first two weeks of opening, and I usually try to give new restaurants longer than that to work out the inevitable kinks before doing a whiteglove test.

An order of Semi Freddo ($9) for dessert took us down a Mediterranean path. The half-frozen custard was heavily salted with pronounced caramel. It was served on a thin chocolate brownie with bruléed bananas and both white and dark chocolate curls. It was fantastic! A Trio of Housemade Ice Creams ($8) was another winner, featuring creamy Pistachio (ground nuts giving the scoop texture), Bananas Foster

and Ginger with a spicy hit of the freshly grated ginger root.

Alongside traditional Thai flavors, which you would expect, like chili, miso, lemongrass and coconut, you will notice Chef Eddy’s other passion highlighted prominently by the flavors of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine like capers, Manchego cheese and chorizo sausage. His menu is an entertaining mix of cultures. Chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin (who graciously goes by Chef Eddy for those not brave enough to attempt his four-syllable last name) was a featured chef in 2010 at the famed James Beard House, and I have no doubt BITE will draw a crowd.

(left) Chef Eddy's brother, Chris, runs the front of the house. He has organized the cocktail menu around the signs of the zodiac, ostensibly offering up a unique concoction to suit every personality. (seen here) The Grilled Salmon Truffle sits atop a mound of soft polenta.

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How did a Grecian goddess like Ione Stavron become the queen of gourmet tamales? It was purely serendipity.

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Llocation: 713 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, 76104 for info call: 817.926.9909

price range: $ hours: Mon. - Thu.

11:00a.m. - 5p.m.; Fri. & Sat.11a.m.-11p.m.; Sun., 10:30a.m.-2p.m. what we like: We recommend sampling all of the tamales. The Sunday brunch is fantastic. what we don't: If you don't have to go glutenfree, you shouldn't our recommendation: Get the Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese tamales, and don't forget to ask for some of the house-made Tamale Sauce.

ife is made up of happy accidents. When Ione Stavron’s daughter received a tamale machine as a gift from a family friend, the two began playing around with recipes. What they came up with became the backbone of an ever-expanding tamale empire, founded in 1997. That is how a nice Greek family like the Stavrons got into the tamale business. They even have a Greek tamale, filled with typical Spanakopita ingredients like feta, spinach and Kalamata olives as an ode to the Old Country. What are the chances?

Likewise, when Elvis forgot the words to one of his own songs, he filled in the words “hot damn tamales” for his forgotten lyrics. That is how Elvis’ mistake became their namesake — Hot Damn, Tamales.

Retail sales and mail orders make up the vast majority of their business. Opening a restaurant for lunch was kind of an afterthought because loyal clientele demanded it.

You can order more than just tamales at lunch. Choose a Burrito, Burrito Bowl, Quesadilla or Na-

cho entree ($8.95 each) with your filling of choice. Try the Chicken Tomatillo marinated and cooked in green tomatillo sauce or the Smoked Pork with honey chipotle sauce. Many tamales are glutenfree and vegan as well, only made with corn oil.

Their Sunday Brunch ($19.95) is amazing with something new each week accompanied by live music. You will find a plethora of options, including pancakes like blueberry, chocolate chip, and strawberry, ordered hot off the griddle. Choose any tamales you would like to sample. I suggest the best-selling Beef Tenderloin, Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese, or Chicken Pablano, all with tender masa corn filling. Don’t forget to ask for some of their killer house-made Tamale Sauce, which I suspect you could spoon on nearly anything.

Retail sales and mail orders make up the majority of the business at Hot Damn Tamales. The restaurant was opened to appease loyal clientele.

Margarita Madness

The hunt for Fort Worth’s perfect margarita

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The biggest mistake I make at restaurants is asking, “What’s your most popular margarita?” While not always true, the cheapest one is usually the customer’s choice (for obvious reasons), and I usually get some watered-down version. Otherwise known as the “house margarita,” you may find these on happy hour menus or offered as a bottomless option for a reason. I see a splitting headache in your near future. Margaritas are also personal. It depends on what tequila you like or if you like them sweet, spicy, tart, with mint, garnish or smoky salt. Restaurants now hire mixologists (fancy bartenders with some knowledge of chemistry) offering all sorts of top-shelf margaritas to quench your thirst. So on my hunt for the best ’ritas in town, I found lots of options and awesome flavors.

I would not have pegged Lucile’s Stateside Bistro as a margarita stop. I’ve always come for their martinis and brunch (clearly not at the same time…I would be knocked onto my biscuits). They offer five top-shelf margaritas people love. Bartender Joey Jackson said Numero Uno is customers’ top-shelf favorite. It has Patron Silver and Patron Citron, Limoncello and their margarita mix. All of Lucile’s margaritas have their mix in it, which is 100 percent fresh lime juice, simple syrup, Gran Gala orange liquor, and more tequila. No wonder this is a favorite. It has three types of tequila in it.

Their Señor Rita is my favorite. This spicy and tart margarita packs a punch. It has pomegranate liquor, blood orange juice, Tabasco, and Herradura tequila topped with their mix. The cosmo-pink color is deceiving.

Yes, Joe T.’s margaritas are strong. An experience at Joe T.’s could be likened to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. I am not sure if that qualifies for a top-quality margarita, but one called Tino’s

Special just might. It has Julio Silver tequila, Cointreau and Grand Marnier topped off with their famous and secret margarita mix. The Tino’s Special is named after Martin Munoz, the man behind the bar right when you walk onto the patio. He’s always there, smiling and attentive.

Every Thursday the Joe T.’s family gets together and taste tests new tequilas to go into their premium margaritas, which are the above-mentioned Tino’s Special; Joe T.’s Top Shelf margarita; and The Skinny made with Patron Silver tequila, Cointreau, agave nectar, club soda and fresh lime, which one owner said was smoother yet stronger. Their mix is a secret, but they were willing to share that it has lots of fresh lime juice.

The Original’s potent lime cocktails aren’t for the faint-hearted. My pick is the El Hefe, which has Patron Silver, Cointreau, sweet n’ sour and fresh lime juice. It is not as syrupy as the Mas Fina, which is also great, but has Jose Cuervo Gold, Gran Gala, and fresh lime juice. I like how simple they keep their recipes.

Hacienda San Miguel has the best premium margarita in Fort Worth. It doesn’t go down like kerosene, while still strong, packed full of flavor and refreshing.

“The misconception people have out there is if it burns, then it is strong. Most alcohol is 80 proof,” General Manager Mike White said. So with good tequila and the right ingredients, these cocktails don’t need to strip your throat and cause your blood sugar to spike. White also said a lot of people assume it doesn’t matter what tequila they put in their drink, but it is the most important ingredient.

plant. No sweet and sour, no simple syrup, no high fructose corn syrup,” White said.

Yucatan Taco Stand’s house margaritas are almost clear; they are so refreshing. It still has a lot of flavor without being “watered down.” Plus, it is a low-calorie drink. On happy hour, you can get one of these for $4 and tacos for $2 each, and you’re set. But if you want to kick it up a notch, get one of their premium margaritas for $9. These are excellent. I like the classic premium with jalapeño. It has Partida Blanco tequila, agave nectar, lime juice and “half the calories of your normal margarita.”

The greatest thing about this place is you can make your margaritas custom. “We are open to tweaking your margarita per request,” Bar Manager Kati Castellanos said. They have 103 different tequilas to choose from and a variety of ingredients like fresh mint, pineapple, serrano chili peppers and jalapeños.

While Revolver’s margaritas are the most expensive ones I’ve encountered, they are delicious. One of my favorite activities is to sit at one of their tiny tables with a friend and order their “Revolver Margarita” and some guacamole while taking in the glowing atmosphere. They also have a special margarita for $15 that changes depending on what’s in season. The last few times it was serrano chili and pineapple. It was so good, I’ve tried to replicate it at home without luck.

I couldn’t drink their “Perfect Margarita” fast enough, so I got a second one. The rim was lined with this delicious smoky chipotle salt, which I licked clean (next time I will order a side of chipotle salt).

“We get everything from the plant itself. The tequila and sweetener both come from the agave

The Tavern has fantastic food, so I thought just maybe their margarita would cut the cake. It cut the cake right through. I was surprised there was only one margarita, with homemade sweet and sour with whipped egg whites, triple sec and house El Zarco tequila. It was tart, sweet but not too sweet and made with good tequila, not to mention it was served in a large glass.

So the best margaritas in Fort Worth are your own variation of quality ingredients and good tequila, but remember that quality is key.

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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. $

BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. 11am-2am daily. $-$$

Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu-Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat-Sun. $-$$

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

Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sat.-Wed.; 11:30am1am Thu.-Fri. $$

Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. 11am-4pm Mon.-Sun.; 4pm-11pm Mon.-Sat.; 4pm10pm Sun.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $$ Garden Cottage Tea Room 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $

Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am11pm, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$

Humperdink's Restaurant And Brewery 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ J Gilligan's Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$ Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ MAX's Wine Dive 2421 W. 7th St., 817.870.1100 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-10pm Sun.; Brunch 10am-3pm Sat. & Sun.; Happy Hour 4pm-6pm Mon.-Fri. $- $$ No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $ Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ Potager 315 S. Mesquite St., 817.861.2292. 11am-

3pm Tues.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat. Cash/ Check only $$

Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $

The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.-Sun.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$

Steve's Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$ Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$

Burleson

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-9pm daily $

Dalton's Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed. and Sun.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$

The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Colleyville

Trio New American Cafe 8300 Precinct Line Road, 817.503.8440. 11am-3pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm9pm Thu.-Sat. BYOB. $$ Fort Worth

Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 5pm - midnight daily. $$

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

Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$

Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11am-10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$

Cast Iron Restaurant 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4106. 6am-10:30am Mon.-Sat.; 6am-2pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Daily. $$

Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$

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

Cowtown Diner 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am9pm daily. $$-$$$

Curly’s Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900.

Brunch - 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; Lunch - 11am-3pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 3pm-10pm Sun. & 3pm11pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am8:30pm Fri. $

Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$

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. $-$$ Pop’s Safari Room 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$

Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $

Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 4pm-2am Mon.-Fri.;

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fwdish restaurant listings

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. $

Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $

The Zodiac Room At Neiman Marcus 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.3581. 10am-7pm Mon.Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine

Into The Glass 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$

Tolbert's Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu. 7 Sun.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$

Keller/laKe Country

FnG Eats 201 Town Center Blvd. 817.741.5200 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-11pm Sat. & Sun. $$

Harbor One 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ roanoKe

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $ Blue Hangar Cafe 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-3pm Fri.; 7am3pm Sun. $

Classic Cafe 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$$$

Dove Creek Café 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $

Reno Red's Frontier Cooking 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.' 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ SouthlaKe

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am10pm daily $$

The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$

X’s & O’s Sporting Tavern 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ Weatherford Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $ Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ The Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr. 817.599.4935. Dinner hours: 5-11pm Mon.-Thu.;

5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Thu.-Fri. $$-$$$

asian arlinGton

Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr. 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $

Genghis Grill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy. 817.468.3777. 8:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; Noon11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sukhothai 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $

Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ Bedford Thai Jasmine 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $ BurleSon

Taste Of Asia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ fort Worth

Asia Bowl & Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

MK's Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy. 817.545.4149. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 1pm11pm Sat.; 5-10pm Sun. $$ 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5pm10pm Sun. $-$$

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

St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

P.F. Chang’s 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Pho Little Saigon 1712 Mall Circle, 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

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

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

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

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am-3pm and 4:30pm10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$ Thai Select 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Tu Hai Restaurant 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $ Tokyo Cafe 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $

Grapevine

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-11pm daily. $$ hurSt

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$

ManSfield

Sake Hibachi Sushi And Bar 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm, Sun. $-$$

fwdish restaurant listings

Southlake

Gingerine Fresh Asian 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $

Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm

Mon.-Fri; 12:15pm-3:15pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991.

Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Thai Chili 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $-$$ barbecue arlington

David's Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row. Dr. 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm daily. $

Oh My Bbq 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-10pm Mon.,Wed. & Fri.-Sat.; 10am-3pm Tues.; 10am-6pm Thu. $

Fort Worth

Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Billy's Oak Acres BBQ 1620 N. Las Vegas Trail, 817.367.2200. 11am-8pm Tue.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $ Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

Cousin’s Pit Barbecue 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. 11am-9pm daily. $

Railhead Smokehouse 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $ Sammie's Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-5pm, Sun. $-$$

Smokey's Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $ The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm

Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$ hurSt

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-9pm daily. $ White Settlement

Soda Springs Bar-B-Q 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

brazilian

Fort Worth

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

grapevine

Boi Na Braza 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$

burgers & sandwiches

arlington

Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am-9pm daily. $ Chop House Burgers 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Tom's Burgers & Grill 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $

The Great Outdoors 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $

Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

The Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. $

M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-5pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Magnolia Cheese Co. 1251 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2221. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $$

Pappa’s Burgers 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-midnight Sun.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw's Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. Mon. 11am-2:30pm; Tue.-Thu. 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.

11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $ Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 10am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $-$$

Z’s Café 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am-3pm Mon.-Fri. $ Southlake

Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am3pm Sun. $

continental arlington

Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth

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

delis & bakeries arlington

Iris Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am2pm Sun. $ Fort Worth

Artisan Baking Company 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 7am-1pm Fri.; by appointment Mon.-Fri.; 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Cowtown Farmers' Market. $ Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am-9pm daily. $ Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $ Bluebonnet Bakery 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $ Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Street Bakery 3010S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-7pm Sat.; 7am-5pm Sun. $ The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $ Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $

Mckinley’s Fine Bakery & Cafe 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd.,

817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $

Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $

Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $

YOFE CAFE / 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ Yogi’s Bagel Cafe 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am3pm Sun. $

Grapevine

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bread Baking Company 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $

The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $

Hudson oaks

Ultimate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ soutHlake

Elegant Cakery 535 Nolen Drive, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $-$$

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

The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Burleson

Wine Down 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am9pm Wed-Sat. $$ Fort WortH Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$

Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$

Lili’s Bistro 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700.

Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner

Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$

Mijo's Fusion 1109 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.921.3905. 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Reservoir Bar, Patio And Kitchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2am Sat. & Sun. $-$$

Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd. 817.927.7372. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$

Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633.

Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm. $$-$$$ Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Vee Lounge 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833. 3pmmidnight Tue.-Wed.; 3pm-2am Thu.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.- $$

Winslow’s Wine Café 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pmmidnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-midnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$

Zambrano Wine Cellar 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic arlinGton

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort WortH

Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ Byblos 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ Hedary’s 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-2pm Mon.; 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Tues.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$ french arlinGton

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

La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 4626 SW Loop 820. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

german Fort WortH

Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. Closed Mon.-Wed. $$ Greenwood’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

greek

Fort WortH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

The Vine Greek Taverna 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $

italian arlinGton/Mid-Cities

Birraporetti’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Italianni’s 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

La Bistro 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$

Moni's 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Nizza Pizza 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $

Piccolo Mondo 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Prespa's 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Reflections Of Bella Vita 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fort WortH

Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$

Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$

Campisi's 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.916.4561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$

Ferré Ristorante Bar 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Tues.-Wed.; 4pm-10pm Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fireside Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am11pm Sun. $$

Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm Sun. $

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

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

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

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

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $

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

Brio Tuscan Grill 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am10pm Fri.; 11:30am-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $$

Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

latin american

Colleyville/Fort Worth

Gloria’s Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.927.7372. 5:30pm to 9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $$ Trevino's 1812 Montgomery St., 817.731.8226. 11am to 9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 9am-9:30pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun.; Breakfast 9am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $-$$ Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$

mediterranean Fort Worth

Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

“I have used Teresa for the last 20 years for my events. I can always count on Teresa and her well trained staff to make sure the party goes well.”

– Michael Thomson at Michaels Cuisine

“I will not host a party without Teresa’s staff! It just makes all the difference.”

– Becky Haskin

“Teresa’s staff are miracle workers! From serving to cleaning up, Teresa will make your event.”

– Feastivities

Red Door Bistro 4938 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.292.0000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

Saffron Sky 5913 Donnelly Ave., 817.732.1007. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-3pm Mon.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon-8pm, Sun. $-$$

The Flying Carpet Cafe 1223 Washington St., 817.877-1223. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. Dinner 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun. BYOB. $$

mexican

Arlington

Chuy's 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Colleyville/grApevine

Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $

La Hacienda Ranch 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

extra dish

What the locals are eating

Fred’s Texas cafe

Multiple locations fredstexascafe.com

Like angeLo’s or Joe T’s, Fred’s is a homeTown FavoriTe where biLLionaires dine side by side wiTh consTrucTion workers, and boTh FeeL equaLLy weLcome. Although the prices of the burgers have risen commensurate with its posh new surroundings, they are still worth their weight in gold.

On a recent visit, I chose a seat at the stainless steel bar and made friends quickly with two regulars still enjoying their mugs of beer. While we were glancing at the menu and enjoying the vintage honky-tonk music, they drew us into their conversation and entertained us with a mixture of tall-tales and fishing stories. (At least I hope those were tall-tales!)

If you are vegetarian, there are several portabella options to feed your cravings. But, since I am decidedly carnivorous, I tried one of the specialty burgers topped with grilled onions, bacon, portabella mushrooms and melting Swiss cheese ($13.25). The burger is accompanied by hand-cut fries, which boasted a sweet flavor and crusty skin-on simplicity. My newfound friends encouraged, “You ought to try some Chicken Sauce on those fries.”

The portabella mushrooms and onions were smoky and added a great deal of flavor to the already perfect burger. My dining companion, who fancies himself to be somewhat of a burger-connoisseur, noted that, “Anytime the bun is thicker than what’s inside, it’s a problem. This is just right.” Actually the only thing I had a problem with, besides finishing my meal, was wiping my hands and mouth afterwards. I know it is hard to improve on a classic, but I think thicker napkins would be a luxurious touch. I have to critique something, after all.

Originally opened in 1978 by J.D. and Gari Chandler and named after their faithful, long deceased dog Fred, the place is now run by their son, Terry Chandler. In some ways it is like a time capsule that has been neatly preserved for future generations to experience. I can only think of a couple of other burgers in town that are even equivalent. Fred’s sums up everything good about living in Texas, with friendly service that makes you feel like one of the family. One visit and you may become a regular yourself.

Fort Worth

Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ Cabo Grande 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$ Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $ Chipotle 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 11am-10pm daily. $ Dos Gringos 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ El Asadero 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$

El Fenix 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $

El Rancho Grande 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Esperanza’s Mexican Bakery & Cafe 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Bakery and Cafe: 6 am-7pm daily. Other location: 1601 Park Place Ave., 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ Fernandez Cafe 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ Fiesta 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ Hacienda San Miguel 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$ Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ 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 am10pm, 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 Fri.-Sat. $

The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. Breakfast tacos served 7:30am-10am Mon.-Fri. $

Paco & John 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$

Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations

Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Revolver Taco Lounge 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon. $$

Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 4200 S. Freeway, #1099, 817.921.4807. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2am Fri.; 10am-3am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $

Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $

Tres Joses Cocina Mexicana 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Southlake

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-8:30pm Sun-Thu.; 11am9:30pm. $$

seafood

arlington

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$

Fort Worth

Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill 2401 W. 7th St., Ste. 117. 817.744.8631. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$

Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$

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

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

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $

Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, 817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

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

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

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

Waters, Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine 2901 Crockett St. 817.984.1110. 11am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Tues.-Sat.; 10:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $$$$

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $ Southlake

Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 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. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch Hours 11:30am2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370. mo.-wed. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$

Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.

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Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat.

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Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

Tillman's Roadhouse 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Sat.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.;

10:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$ steaks arlington

Mac’s Steaks & Seafood Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-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 5pm10pm 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. $$$ M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800.11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$$

granbury

Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471.11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

graPevine/Southlake/ Colleyville

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

Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$

Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$$$

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Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in fort worth, courtesy of photographer brian luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where-june-14. The following month we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:

1. It sits in the middle of a historic neighborhood in Fort Worth next to a place offering a variety of restoration and renovation supplies.

2. This location was one of the first of its franchise in Fort Worth.

3. Later it was used as a storage warehouse for Tastee Pie Company. reveal from last month Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan St., Fort Worth 76105

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