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Best of 2017
It’s here. The best food. The best nightlife. The best service providers. The best everything in Fort Worth – all chosen by you. More than 167,000 votes and deliberations among Fort Worth Magazine staff created a winning list of exceptional businesses and individuals making the community, well, just plain happy. Presenting, the Best of Fort Worth 2017. by Fort Worth Magazine Staff
102 May the Fort Be With You Cowboys, culture...and Klingons. It might not be obvious from the outside, but “nerd culture” is infiltrating local businesses and academic research all around the city. Here’s how Fort Worth is getting its geek on. by Samantha Calimbahin
108 Summer Dream Home 2017: Westlake Artistic light fixtures take the spotlight in this update on the 2017 Summer Dream Home. by Scott Nishimura
110 Fall Dream Home 2017: La Cantera
An early tour through of the 2017 Fall Dream Home, now under construction. by Scott Nishimura
Best Mexican food in Fort Worth? It's a tie. Flip to page 58 to see the winners. Shown: octopus tacos from Revolver Taco Lounge.
Scoop Space is getting tight in Sundance Square, Fort Worth is becoming a basketball town, plus a flurry of other new developments are headed our way.
fwliving What do sailing, babies, workouts, breakfast and home design have in common? This section, apparently.
Escapes The water beckons. And so do these luxury yachts. by Kyle Whitecotton
Culture Babies are taking over the Amon Carter Museum. by Laura Belpedio
Be Well A military training method is becoming one of the hottest fitness trends.
talks life, style and lifestyle. by Kendall Louis
Heywood The nerds are out for revenge, comedic columnist Heywood says.
Goodwill Four Goodwill programs make a difference, and The Fab Four takes on Fort Worth. by Samantha Calimbahin
Close Opal Lee isn’t done standing up for what she believes in. by Brittany Ryan
Snapshots From Kentucky Derbythemed dinner dances to philanthropic endeavors, here are the shots from Fort Worth’s top events.
141 fwevents The Untapped Festival has a new name.
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fwdish A taste of Cork & Pig’s nonpizza items, a visit to a newly reopened downtown steakhouse, and a slice of pie worth waking up at 3 a.m. for.
The newest items on MAX’s Wine Dive’s ever-changing menu.
A piece of art that looks – and sounds –interesting.
The Fab Four
Chef Deb Cantrell's green chia seed breakfast smoothie. Photo by Real Life Food Photography
Doing Our Best
LAST YEAR I STARTED THIS LETTER BY TELLING YOU, OUR READERS, THAT Y’ALL HAVE A LOT OF OPINIONS. And I’m so proud to report this year that y’all have even more than I thought – 167,957 of them to be exact. That’s how many reader votes we received this year for our annual Best Of awards.
The result was a lot of time pouring through votes and 285 well-deserving winners in both reader and staff picks on page 50. To be honest though, I wish there were more. Each year our staff gets hung up on a few categories, and for 2017 the most hotly contested was Best Burger. Some might say we are a taco town, others might say we’re a barbecue town, but if you ask me, we are Cowtown in every sense of the word. The burgers here are just the best. Kincaids, Fred’s, Rodeo Goat, Burger Street — honestly, sometimes the options are overwhelming. But this year, for Staff Pick we excitedly settled on a surprise, and my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
The most obvious winner of all is on our cover – that’s Katie Murray, our pick for Best Artist. She doesn’t just represent the best artist in the city right now; she represents the pulse of the city. Her work is popping up all over town and simultaneously recognizing new developments, young artists, fresh faces and a more colorful city. In short, her brushstrokes represent a snapshot of Fort Worth right now.
But you know what they say, different strokes for different folks. Those were my exact thoughts when associate editor Samantha Calimbahin, a self-proclaimed “nerd” with Funko Pop! Vinyl bobbleheads (yes, she had to teach me what that was) on her desk, came up with the idea for “May the Fort Be With You” on page 102. She wanted to shine a light on a rarely talked about group of Fort Worthians who know how to take a passion and develop it into a lifestyle and a career. My favorite part of this story, besides the beautiful design that surrounds it, was hearing Samantha ask in interviews almost daily, “So, just how nerdy would you say Fort Worth is?”
Finally, in honor of Juneteenth, Brittany Ryan sat down with Opal Lee, a 90-year-old Fort Worthian who’s on a mission to make Juneteenth a national holiday. I read the story, on page 122, laughing, then smiling, then giggling, and suddenly, at the very end, I was crying. And we all know that’s the best kind of story.
Happy Best Of Issue,
Photo features Composition™ Visionary Gloss 12 x 24 on the shower wall and Haut Monde Nobility White 2 x 2 mosaic on the shower floor.
Our May issue and online stories from the past month have Fort Worth buzzing – and exploring. Here’s what some of you had to say.
On Hidden Fort Worth...
One down and 43 to go! (The Private Bar at The Original Mexican Eats Cafe, Camp Bowie.) Thanks for the great article on Hidden Places in FW. Great thing about being a subscriber is that we get the issue before it hits the stands. —Andy Moore
Just received Fort Worth Magazine, May, called "Hidden Fort Worth: 44 Secret Things to Discover." I'm telling all my friends and neighbors they better buy it before it's gone. Best ever! One to keep forever. After being in Fort Worth 40 years, I didn't realize I didn't know some of these places. They are hidden! And some great new places. Thank you soooo much!
—Susan Reger
My wife and I already made a list of these to check off over the next few months! Thanks! —Tyler Eidson
On Para Todos...
Thank you for your great article on La Bohemia Baja Hotel featuring Erin Hayes Wheelwright and her husband,
Andrew. It's always nice to hear about a local Fort Worth person.
—Cathy Finley Hayes
On What Lies Beneath...
Actually a small piece of the Belknap Tunnel exists, and I have been in it. It was uncovered again in 1984 during the courthouse remodel. The section I remember being left was a short piece between the curb and the courthouse, and it was blocked off at the entrance inside the courthouse for safety reasons. —Robert Bogard
The Hotel Texas tunnel still exists. I walked it in the late 1980s, and there have been no major construction projects at that location since then.
—Chris Bellomy
On The Breakfast Bucket List: 50 Fort Worth Breakfast Spots... What about the Original Pancake House at I-20 and Hulen? Its first location opened in 1953 and is amazing. Please check it out! —Bill Behr
Outstanding list! Some tried and true, some I wasn't aware of. (Or at least didn't know they did breakfast!)
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—Chad King
been watching the transformation of the former restaurant space into this upcoming new one for a couple of months now – right down the street from my work. Will be a new and different place to pick up lunch!
— Deborah Beckham McKinney
On Why Szechuan Is Still Tasty After Nearly Four Decades… It's always Sesame Chicken for us. I like mine extra spicy!
—Deborah Beckham McKinney
Wish they had a place on Magnolia... hint hint...please?
—Jessica Cardinal Joy Shaw
Corrections: The "Hidden Fort Worth" story in our May issue incorrectly stated that bike riding was allowed at the Tandy Hills Natural Area. Bike riding is not allowed.
The "Hidden Fort Worth" story also incorrectly stated the location where Bonny and Clyde killed two policemen. The incident occurred in Grapevine.
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On Rusty Taco to Open Two Fort Worth Locations...
Seems that “taco” places are the new “hamburger" joints! Just as many of these now on every corner! But, I am kind of excited about the new one coming to Ridglea Village – as I've
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If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
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Sometimes you just can’t deny the call of the sea, so cross it in style. Turn to page 26 for Kyle Whitecotton’s guide to luxury yachts that are yours for the sailing. You’re welcome.
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Jennifer Casseday-Blair once served as executive editor at Fort Worth Magazine and continues to contribute via the writer’s chair. She dives into a military-inspired workout trend, Total Body Resistance Exercise, on page 34, and later visits Mercury Chop House’s new space on page 160.
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Chef Deb Cantrell is the executive chef and owner of Savor Culinary Services in downtown Fort Worth, a No. 1 bestselling author on Amazon, and mom to two teenagers. She shares her cooking expertise on page 36 with easy-to-make breakfasts that are good for you too.
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Brittany Ryan is a Fort Worth native who has made stops in New York, Prague and Sao Paulo. This month, the pastry-chef-turned-writer steps out of her foodie comfort zone to sit down with Opal Lee, the 90-yearold local who has made it her mission to have Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday (page 122).
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Growing up in New Orleans, Jessica Llanes learned to appreciate good people and great food at an early age. This month, she visits Cork & Pig to try – not its famous pizzas – but other offerings like pork ribs and a French dip sandwich. Find her thoughts on page 156.
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Linda Simmons grew up in Plano and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she currently serves on the alumni board. She began writing about 10 years ago, expanding and building on events from her own life. On page 162, she walks through a day in the life of Paris Coffee Shop owner Mike Smith.
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Hugh Savage is a distant twin cousin of our frequent columnist, Heywood. This month, he’s in a parallel universe (one that’s much funnier), giving his take on our geek culture story. Read his column on page 112.
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Born and raised in Kansas City with a passion for all things Royals and Chiefs, Laura Belpedio recently graduated with a journalism degree from TCU. On page 30, she introduces us to an Amon Carter museum program that’s geared to its smallest of patrons.
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The Breakfast Bucket List
From blueberry pancakes to huevos rancheros, from old school dives to patios overlooking downtown...let’s just say Fort Worth does breakfast right. We’ve made it easy for you and scrambled up 50 Fort Worth breakfast spots worth your morning. It’s been exploding online since we posted it, shared nearly 11,000 times in less than a week. So get out there. Visit our bonappétit blog to get started checking off your list. fwtx.com/blogs/bon-appetit
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Whether you’re craving something
something spicy or something glutenfree, fwtx.com is your guide to all things Fort Worth food. Check out these
Calling All Tailwaggers
Visit our website and submit a photo of your tailwagger for a chance to be named Cutest Pet, or dress your pet in Texas-themed attire to be named True Texan. The first round of voting begins June 1 and runs through June 30. fwtx.com/contest/pet-photo-contest
In Case You Missed It
If you aren’t following the fwtx.com blogs, why not? Here are a few of the exclusive online stories you missed this month:
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6 Best Wine Wednesday Deals
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Flying Cars in Fort Worth? Bell Helicopter, Hillwood Join Uber-Led Project
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A Fort Worth First: Scenes from the Inaugural Fortress Festival
Best Of: By the Numbers
Whew! The 2017 Best Of competition drew record-breaking numbers. Here’s how y’all voted.
Shopping 11,444
Service 94,244
Food & Drink 25,768
Nightlife & Entertainment 4,443
People & Culture 32,058
Total = 167,957 votes
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It’s Hip to Be Square
Everything that’s opened – or about to open – in Sundance Square this year.
| by Samantha Calimbahin |
SUNDANCE SQUARE ANNOUNCED THE ADDITION OF ANOTHER RETAILER IN MAY, BRINGING THE 35-BLOCK DEVELOPMENT CLOSE TO FULL OCCUPANCY. This comes as the downtown landmark reports a growth in visitor numbers – the development had 30 percent more visitors in 2016 than 2015 over the same period, according to Sundance Square.
This year, the square has been especially busy. Here’s a rundown of everything that’s opened or been announced since January.
YOURS TRULY
Yours Truly is the newest store to join the lineup, opening a 4,200-squarefoot location this fall. The store will sell specialty gifts, beauty products, clothing and jewelry. It’s owned by Tammy and Rock Pistillo, who own stores Destiny and Spellbound in Granbury.
400 Houston St. sundancesquare.com/yours-truly
PARTS UNKNOWN
Parts Unknown, a retailer that specializes in outerwear and travel items, is expected to open around Labor Day.
410 Houston St. partsunknown.com
FRANCESCA’S
Specializing in apparel, jewelry, gifts and accessories, Houston-based Francesca’s opened in Sundance Square in March. The store occupies a 1,400-square-foot space next to Del Frisco’s Grille.
400 Commerce St. francescas.com
ISTANBUL GRILL
Mediterranean restaurant Istanbul Grill opened in late March, becoming the Arlington-based restaurant’s second location. The grill’s menu lists items like falafel, lentil soup and grilled meats. 401 Throckmorton St. istanbulgrilltx.com
WATERS
Chef Jon Bonnell’s seafood restaurant Waters successfully moved out of the West 7th development and opened in Sundance Square in April. While the menu differs slightly from the previous location, favorites like the Oyster “Texasfeller” remain. 301 Main St. waterstexas.com
Additionally, IN THE SACK will be replacing Oliver’s Fine Foods, which closed in April. In the Sack will feature a food market and premade meals, as well as gourmet wine and beer, which can be delivered for free. The store is expected to open in July. In the Sack 415 Throckmorton St. inthesack.com
The Sundance Square retail scene
A Decorator’s Dream
FORT WORTH'S FIRST WEST ELM STORE IS COMING TO THE WEST 7TH DEVELOPMENT THIS SUMMER.
The 10,502-square-foot, street-level space will stand at 2869 West Seventh St., selling modern furnishings and a selection of Texas-based brands and designers as part of the store's LOCAL program. The store will also offer a design lab, offering consultation services with West Elm designers.
“The Cultural District is truly special, and West 7th is proud to be an integral part of this community,” said Peter Jacobsen, senior vice president at The Woodmont Company, which manages leasing at West 7th. “We believe the commitment by West Elm and our upcoming announcements of other new retailers and restaurants is further testament to the neighborhood’s evolution into one of the top urban, walkable shopping and entertainment districts in Texas.”
A version of this story originally appeared on fwtx.com.
Fort Worth, a Basketball Town?
Less than a month after the TCU basketball team won the NIT Championship, Fort Worth scored a gig to be one of the hosts of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in March 2022. Some of the first- and second-round games will be played in the new Dickies Arena, currently under construction with an anticipated November 2019 grand opening date. Additionally, Fort Worth will host the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships starting in 2019 at the Fort Worth Convention Center before moving to the Dickies Arena in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
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Interior rendering of Dickies Arena
South Main Soirée
TASTE AND TACO HEADS ARE TWO OF THE NEWEST EATERIES HEADED TO THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE.
Taste, a pay-what-you-can restaurant dedicated to fighting food insecurity, will celebrate its grand opening on Aug. 22. The nonprofit restaurant will be located at 1200 South Main St., and has tapped Coeval Studio, the same team behind Americado, to design the space.
Diners will be encouraged to either pay what they can afford, pay what they would normally pay, or pay a little extra. According to a news release, Taste will serve "fresh and healthy" meals made with local, seasonal ingredients.
Then sometime this year or early next year, Taco Heads will open a second location in the Near Southside, managing partner Jacob Watson says. The restaurant will be located at South Main Street and Vickery Boulevard.
The space, developed by SoMa, will span between 2,0003,000 square feet and include an upstairs patio with a view of downtown. Watson says the second location will have more of a fast casual vibe, contrasting with the nightlife vibe of the first location.
A version of this story originally appeared on fwtx.com
In Other News…
Not many restaurants have survived inside 2600 West Seventh St., Suite 153, but M Bistro is trying its hand at it, opening late April in the Montgomery Plaza space where King Crab Tap House used to be. The American bistro serves entrées like lamb, lobster and steak, and also offers brunch on Sundays.
Loews Hotels will brand the hotel that will be built in Texas Live!, the entertainment district surrounding the Texas Rangers’ new stadium. The $150 million project, dubbed Live! by LoewsArlington, TX, will be 14 stories tall with 302 luxury guest rooms.
Eatzi’s opened May 11 at 1540 South University Drive, inside the former Chili’s space at the University Park Village Shopping Center. The European-style eatery features chef-prepared meals that include grilled meats, seafood, salads and sandwiches, along with deli meats, cheeses, beer and wine.
A rendering of plans for Taste.
ALL SAINTS’ CONGRATULATIONS 2017 CLASS OF
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Among them, Gold Seal students who leave with college credits, certifications and licensures, and all the benefits of real-world learning.
Fort Worth ISD’s innovative Gold Seal Programs of Choice provide the best kind of education experience for tomorrow’s doctors, engineers, software developers, chefs, artists and other achievers.
Gold Seal. Preparing students for success in college, career and community leadership.
Sam Swingle, President
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Float Your Boat
| by Kyle Whitecotton |
IMAGINE WAKING UP TO THE SUN PEEKING THROUGH YOUR LUXURY STATEROOM WINDOW AS IT RISES OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN. Maybe you roll out of bed and head straight to the gym for a quick workout, or instead you stroll
through the elegant interior of the dining room and up to the fully furnished kitchen where you grab your coffee and gourmet breakfast before heading to the sundeck. There, a light Mediterranean breeze delivers the sounds of the waking harbor and the bustling city beyond.
One by one, the rest of your party joins you just as the captain briefs you on the course ahead, a course that you helped plan when you booked this trip. No, you’re not one of a thousand strangers stuffed onto a giant cruise ship, and you didn’t wake up in the life of a celebrity; instead, you and a few of your closest friends and family are enjoying a weeklong vacation at sea aboard the 60-meter, six-bedroom Lady Sara (trinityyachts. com) luxury yacht charter.
With endless destination possibili-
ties around the world and boat options that include luxury motor yachts, classic sailing yachts, and even super and mega yachts, an extravagant yacht charter is the ultimate method of travel for an unforgettable corporate, family or romantic getaway at sea. Best of all, with a great charter broker like Fraser, Burgess or Dream Yacht Charter, an experience like this is a breeze to plan.
Your luxury yacht charter adventure begins by first choosing a destination. Yachts typically move from summer to winter and stay in one region for an entire season. Are you looking to explore the Caribbean, visit a handful of glamorous European cities or explore the wilds of Alaska? There’s a yacht for that. Or perhaps your desired adventure includes a culinary cruise through Asia, a series
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of rainforest jaunts in South America, or diving the stunning reefs of Australia. No worries, there’s a yacht for that too. Better yet, set your course for real adventure, and charter an explorer yacht headed for the black-sand beaches of Antarctica or the endless wonders of the Galapagos Islands.
After you’ve chosen your destination, it’s time to choose the perfect vessel. From 30 meters to over 100 meters in length, there’s a yacht to match your destination, your party’s size and your unique taste for adventure. The mega yacht options come loaded with spa facilities, a cinema and
an award-winning chef, while an elegant sailing yacht is perfect for island hopping in style. For intimate family getaways, the likes of the smaller 24-meter Orlando L (fraseryachts.com) are perfect for all ages with four bedrooms, a spacious interior and a collection of water toys from jet skis to snorkeling gear. Larger, family-friendly yachts like Finish Line (trinityyachts. com) offer water toys and sport-fishing opportunities alongside an especially kidfriendly environment designed specifically for fun and safety.
In addition to exquisite interiors, endless entertainment options and tons
of room for sunbathing and all-day lounging, most yacht charters come complete with a professional, friendly and knowledgeable crew prepared to deliver every detail of your getaway while you waste no time relaxing. Whether it’s packing your favorite bottle of wine, preparing your favorite meal or pointing out the best diving spots and local eateries, they’ll have you covered.
But vacationing on a luxury yacht is not reserved for billionaires and celebrities only, so before you erase a yacht charter from your bucket list and settle for a tiny room on some monstrous cruise ship, consider a by-the-cabin charter. Rent your own cabin with a private bathroom and, instead of mingling with a thousand strangers, make a few new friends as you take part in yachting luxuries and gourmet meals. Best of all, enjoy private anchorages and snorkeling spots unavailable to those giant cruise ships.
Now imagine the sun setting over your favorite seascape in some tropical place you’ve only dreamed of going. Above you the stars are just beginning to twinkle while your favorite cocktail starts to perspire amid the warm ocean air. There’s still sand between your toes from the day’s adventure, and the smell of dinner drifting up from the kitchen teases your taste buds. This is only the end of day one on your chartered yacht.
How to Book
Most crewed yacht charters are booked through brokers who work directly with the yacht fleet. Like travel agents, brokers work on your behalf and protect your interests throughout the process. A great broker actually travels the globe to see the boats and meet the crews. A weeklong vacation aboard a 30- to 60-meter yacht can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $1 million. Then of course, there is the added cost of food, fuel, dockage and gratuity to consider. A great broker will know all of this up front and help prevent costly surprises. Begin by finding a broker who is a member of the American Yacht Charter Association (ayca.net) or The Worldwide Yachting Association (myba-association.com).
The elegant interior of Lady Sara.
The Lady Sara sails the Cayman Islands.
Starting ‘Em Early
An Amon Carter museum program brings art education to its smallest patrons.
| by Laura Belpedio |
IT’S NOT UNCOMMON TO SEE GROUPS OF CHILDREN TOURING THE AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF ART, but on the third Saturday of each month, visitors may see a few more babies.
In the Itty-Bitty Art educational program, instructors use the museum’s art to teach infants, 11 months old and younger,
developmental skills. The classes are designed to integrate three areas: infant development, positive parent-child interaction, and the Amon Carter’s collection. Topics vary for each class and include music, early literacy, movement, yoga, storytelling, infant massage and sign language.
In the Itty Bitty Art: Sign Language class, for example, an instructor teaches parents and babies how to sign colors. Parents walk babies around observing the museum's art, pointing to colors and reinforcing what they’ve just learned.
During the Yoga class, parents practice breathing with their babies, rolling Nubby Balls back and forth to increase their babies’ tracking skills and visual acuity, and posing with their babies held close or up in the air. Parents even get a chance to relax, given warm towels with lavender oil to put over their eyes as they lie down on mats to relax with their babies.
The program is the brainchild of Sara Klein, teacher and school programs manager of the Amon Carter Museum, and public relations coordinator Jessica Poole. The program was inspired by Klein’s own experience as a new mother. She wanted to find an outlet where she could share her experience with other new parents. After research and conversations with other parents, Klein ultimately decided to start a pilot program at the museum in the fall of 2016. Klein and Poole received positive feedback and realized the program could be beneficial not only to infants, but also parents, providing an opportunity for them to get out of the house with their babies and be a part of a program with other parents in similar stages of their lives.
“From a museum education standpoint, what makes Itty-Bitty Art unique is having infant development experts co-teaching with museum educators in the galleries,” Klein said. “Itty-Bitty Art’s professional teaching component combined with the Amon Carter’s allegiance to the collection make this program a standout for engaging new audiences, creating a welcoming place for a nontraditional museum audience, and truly meaning it when we say ‘cradle to cane’ programming.”
All family members are encouraged to accompany an infant to the program. Parents are welcome to feed their babies and walk them around during the class if they get fussy. Each facilitator can accommodate 10 infants at once.
The Itty-Bitty Art program is free for parents and infants and lasts from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., with time to socialize afterward. Registration for the classes opens on the first of the month, and parents can view which classes are being offered by visiting cartermuseum.org/calendar. Parents can register by calling 817.989.5013 or emailing education@cartermuseum.org.
Parents accompany their child at the Itty Bitty Art Program. Photo by Steven WatsonAmon Carter Museum of American Art.
UT Southwestern will soon be in the heart of the Fort Worth medical district. That means more than a dozen specialties and subspecialties – and our renowned physicians – will be closer than ever, in a facility designed and built to meet the medical needs of the Fort Worth area. This summer, innovative patient care, state-of-the-art technology, and leading-edge research are just a short drive away.
Open June 2017
The future of medicine, today.
Visit us at utswmedicine.org/fortworth or call 817-882-2400 for more details.
600 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Don Davis is having a garage sale.
“The 28th Annual Don Davis Garage Sale”
June 16th and 17th. 9:00 a.m.
With over 3,000 new and used cars on sale, “The 28th Annual Don Davis Garage Sale” is sure to be an event of epic proportions. You’ll find great bargains on every 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.
With all prices clearly marked. And all clearly priced to sell.
If 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 the Fort Worth/Dallas area’s biggest sale event weekend for 27 years. 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. dondavisautogroup.com
From Military to Mainstream
One of the hottest trends in fitness, Total Body Resistance Exercise (TRX), was once a core component in training Marines. Combining the force of gravity and body weight, TRX works each muscle while improving flexibility, strength, balance and endurance.
| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair |
NEEDING TO MAINTAIN PEAK PHYSICAL CONDITION WHILE ON DEPLOYMENT, Navy SEAL Squadron Commander, Randy Hetrick, used parachute webbing, a jujitsu belt and creativity to develop the initial version of TRX in 1997.
By 2004 Hetrick officially launched Travelfit, Inc. and began selling Travel X (the precursor to the TRX Suspension Trainer) out of the trunk of his car in San Francisco. Two years later, TRX was being sold internationally, and shortly after TRX Force was created and adopted as a major component in U.S. Marine Corps training. Today TRX classes are offered at most gyms.
Celestina Blok, fitness instructor at the Fort Worth Club for more than a decade, took TRX classes for years before becoming certified as a TRX trainer. “TRX forces you to slow down and concentrate on the movements. Tightening your stomach is a must, or you'll feel unstable. So your core muscle groups benefit greatly, providing greater power and strength in the movements. Many times folks using handheld weights or even machines fling the weight around with no control or stability or lift the weight with poor posture. The weight is also often too heavy for their strength level,” Blok says. “I see it all the time in the gym. This can result in not only injury, but also a total waste of time because the body is compensating in all sorts of ways just to ‘pump iron,’ and the targeted muscles aren't really being activated.”
TRX Home Starter Kit TRX junkies can stay fit at home, in the office and on vacation with the Home Starter Kit. For less than $200, it comes with suspension trainer straps, anchor, workout guide, the TRX app with four total-body workouts, and a mesh carrying bag.
the tension straps. Instead of dealing with sets of weights, TRX utilizes the resistance of one’s own body weight.
FIT FACT
People typically burn 400 calories per TRX session, which is at the top of the American Council of Exercise’s energy expenditure goal for a typical workout.
One of the biggest benefits of this exercise is that it can be done anywhere there is a doorframe or other secure structure to hang
Though it can be beneficial to anyone, Blok emphasizes that a trainer should be involved (especially with beginners) to demonstrate the exercises step by step. “A person inexperienced with using the TRX straps might tend to arch their back at first on many moves and then quit the workout because they feel pain in their back. If the exercises are done correctly, the person will brace their abs constantly. A trainer is crucial to talk them through this, especially if they suffer from any sort of injury,” Blok says. What makes TRX so effective is that smaller, stabilizing muscles have to kick in to help support the larger muscle groups. This results in more strength with a consistent routine. Blok says, “Stronger core muscles can help prevent injury, alleviate back pain and provide more power in everything from a golf swing to picking up a child.”
Building on our Promise
At Cook Children’s, we’re growing to meet the increasing needs of our community. Our new South Tower is helping us fulfill our Promise to improve the health of every child in our region. The Nenetta Burton Carter Emergency Department at Cook Children’s is larger and more efficient to create a better experience for kids and their families. Our new Heart Center brings our cardiology services together like never before. Advanced technology, like 3-D printing and high-definition virtual holograms, helps doctors treat children with complex cardiac conditions.
Learn more about Cook Children’s South Tower and how your generosity helps families at cookchildrenspromise.org.
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Recipes and entertaining ideas that make friends and family prefer dining in to going out
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Get Me Started
| by Chef Deb Cantrell |
THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT SUMMER. The pace of life slows down a bit, you can stop to smell the bluebonnets and indulge a little more in the simple pleasures of life.
For me, the simple pleasures in life usually involve food, especially breakfast, since that is my favorite meal of the day.
However, I find that most people have a love/hate relationship with breakfast. It’s one of those meals you know you should eat, but you end up skipping or eating out because you just don’t have time in the morning.
In fact, that is what a lot of my personal chef clients say – they just don’t have the time to wake up and make a healthy, hardy breakfast because it takes too long.
However, studies have shown that eating breakfast within the first 45 minutes of waking up will burn 65 percent more calories throughout the day. Who doesn’t want to burn more calories?
Well, that’s one reason why I love summer. You no longer have to rush kids off to school in the morning; you can take a little extra time to whip up something special.
Want to know a secret though? Most of these summer breakfast recipes I’ll be sharing don’t require too much effort, so even if you are rushing to get to work or dropping your kids off at swim practice, you can still enjoy a delicious morning meal.
As with all of my recipes, I have included ways to make these allergy-friendly for those of you who might have special dietary needs.
As you welcome the simple pleasures of summer, try one of these healthy breakfast recipes to start your day off right.
SWEET POTATO
BREAKFAST QUICHE SERVES: 4
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach
• 1/2 cup whole milk (you can use almond or coconut milk as a dairy-free substitute)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 sliced Roma tomato, for topping (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F, then peel and slice sweet potatoes. You can use a mandoline to speed up the process and allow you to make even slices; otherwise, a knife will work fine to cut into round slices.
2. Coat a pie dish with cooking spray, then fill the bottom of the dish with a layer of sweet potato slices. Cut the sweet potato rounds in half and fill around the edges of the pie dish, round side facing up. Once the entire dish is filled, coat one more time with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. Then turn the heat up to 375 F.
3. For the filling, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spinach; sauté 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
4. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk. Arrange spinach mixture in crust; pour egg mixture over spinach. Bake at 375 F for 35 minutes. Add sliced tomatoes on the top for about the last 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 4 wedges.
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GREEN CHIA SEED BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
SERVES: 1
• 2 cups of kale and spinach (two cups total, mix the greens)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey, more to taste
• 1 banana
1. In your blender, combine the kale and spinach, coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla, lemon juice, honey, and banana and blend until smooth.
2. Place the smoothie in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for best results, giving the chia seeds time to thicken. Serve within an hour for freshest flavor!
If you’d like to turn this into a smoothie bowl, simply top with fresh fruit or shredded coconut, slivered almonds or more chia seeds.
Photo by Real Life Food Photography
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COCONUT FLOUR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES SERVES: 4
Coconut Flour Biscuits:
• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
Biscuit Filling:
• Protein of your choice (ham, sausage, eggs, etc.)
• Arugula
• Slow-roasted tomatoes
• Goat cheese
Slow Roasted Tomatoes: *
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
* You can also use sundried tomatoes or roasted tomatoes at the grocery to save time.
1. First, make the slowroasted tomatoes. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, lengthwise.
2. Place tomatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, enough to coat all
of them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly toss together.
3. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer, skins down on a cookie sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Mince garlic and sprinkle over tomatoes. Give it one more generous drizzle of olive oil.
4. Cook in the oven for 2-3 hours depending on the size of the tomatoes. You know they’re done when they look kind of dried up and are blackened around the edges but still soft.
5. Next, make the coconut flour biscuits. Preheat the oven
to 400 F. Combine the flour, butter, eggs, baking soda, sea salt and honey in a bowl. Stir until blended.
6. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes so the dough can expand and become cohesive.
7. After letting sit, form the dough into patties and press onto a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes or until done.
8. Once the biscuits are made, add your choice of protein, some roasted tomatoes, arugula and some pieces of goat cheese to complete your breakfast.
Photo by Real Life Food Photography
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BAKED EGGS IN ZUCCHINI NESTS
SERVES: 4
• 4 cups zucchini spirals (you can find these at Central Market or make your own with a spiralizer)
• 1/2 cup Asiago cheese or cheese of your choice
• 4 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
1. In a heavy sauté pan (I recommend cast iron), add the spiralized zucchini and create four depressions for the eggs. In other words, make a little “nest.”
2. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese, or omit if you want to make this dairy-free.
3. Next, break one egg into each of the zucchini nests/depressions. Then cover and cook them until the eggs are cooked to your liking and the bottom is crispy. I like to top with pico de gallo and avocado.
Chef Deb is the executive chef and owner of Savor Culinary Services in downtown Fort Worth. She is also a culinary business coach and a No. 1 Amazon Bestselling Author who helps chefs grow their culinary business. For information, visit chefdeb.com.
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Her Style Story
| by Kendall Louis |
LOCAL DESIGN GURU HILARY ROSE WALKER WAS WORKING AS JUNIOR DESIGNER FOR A DALLAS FIRM AND JUST ABOUT READY TO LEAVE THE WORLD OF INTERIOR DESIGN ALTOGETHER. “I wanted to be up on my feet more, working with a team and making things with my hands,” she says. That’s when a friend introduced her to a local agency that opened up the world of prop and interior styling. Since then she has worked as a prop stylist for Loloi Rugs, Earthbound Trading and Erdos at Home, while expanding her blog, ourstylestories.com, where she documents the crazy life of a prop stylist and interviews others with an eye for style. Her styling has landed in the pages of Domino Magazine and on the cover of D Home. Most recently, a year of freelance work for Magnolia, the on-aroll Waco company owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, landed her a full-time gig with the company. We like to think we knew her when, as she was featured as a local blogger worth knowing in our March 2016 issue. Hilary found time to fit us into her very busy schedule to answer a few questions about life, style and her lifestyle before she becomes a Waco resident.
Let’s get right to the good stuff. Tell me a little bit about your home?
Our house is a simple 1960s home. But what it lacks in architectural character and interest, I’ve tried to improve with color and layers and artwork we love. It’s full of things that are very personal to us and suits both our style of living and our individual aesthetics.
What's your favorite piece of furniture that you own?
Our dining table, which my younger brother built for us this winter. The craftsmanship is spectacular!
Are there similarities between your design style and your fashion choices?
Generally, yes. I love mixing colors and patterns and adding unexpected details. But because of the nature of my work, I tend to be more practical and understated with my weekly outfits.
Where do you shop for clothes?
Mostly thrift stores. I love a good hunt!
What books or resources do you lean on for new ideas?
It’s always changing, but I’m very inspired by publications such as Darling Magazine. Anthology was such a favorite for interior stories, and I was so sad to see them go. BluDot has the most incredible catalog, and I’m frequently amazed at that post-modern approach to commercial styling. Domino is still a classic that I enjoy keeping up with. And, of course, The Magnolia Journal is doing some really exciting things in editorial publishing. Beyond that, I think I get the most inspiration from being out in the world and seeing how other creative people live and think.
What about places? How has Nashville influenced your design style? Fort Worth?
I think I get my love of folk and craft arts from growing up in Nashville. There is so much rich history of those things there. I’m not entirely sure how Texas is rubbing off on me, but time will tell.
Many designers believe in some basic design rules? Are you a rulefollower? If so, which ones are important?
I’m a rule-follower only for the bones of a space. Beyond that, I like to mix things up and march to the beat of my own decorative “drum."
What are some of the most important tips you have learned as a stylist?
Pay attention to the details but learn when it’s time to move on. You’ll never feel ready.
Where do you shop for accessories for your own home?
All over the place. Thrift stores,
Walker adds texture in her bedroom to create interest.
Walker uses color, plants and artwork to add interest in her home.
estate sales. HomeGoods is a great source for new items. And, of course, I’ve fallen victim to my fair share of Nate Berkus impulse buys as well.
What should every room have?
Unique art that speaks to you personally and a sense of flexibility. Homes are changing, growing, evolving spaces, and your approach to decorating should be too.
What should every outfit have?
Great fit and one unexpected detail.
One of the best parts of your blog is Style Stories where you highlight an interesting person's style story. Which one is your favorite so far?
I really don’t have a favorite. I feel like each new person I meet becomes a new friend, and I love stepping into their world and learning about the ways they live, create, entertain, decorate and dress. A few recent features that I recommend checking out are Jamie Lyons [Dallas fashion stylist] and Ziza Bauer’s [director of digital content for Darling Magazine] Style Stories, on the blog now.
What's your style story?
Gosh. That’s the hardest question yet. I don’t know… ask my husband or my friends!
What's your next big project in your own home, if any?
The next big thing in our house also happens to be the next big thing in our life. This summer, our family will be relocating to Waco and creating a new home for ourselves there. It’s stressful to think about all the logistics involved, but the decorating opportunities make for a great silver lining.
For tips from Hilary Rose Walker on selecting the ideal combination of houseplants for your home, turn to page 88 in the Summer issue of Fort Worth HOME.
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FORT WORTH || 2017 BEST OF
167K VOTES
285 WINNERS
142 CATEGORIES
After 167,000 votes from readers and countless staff meetings, we present to you our 2017 Best of Fort Worth selections. Use it as a guide, use it as a way to celebrate the city or use it as a way to tell us we are wrong. These 142 categories represent a snapshot of Fort Worth businesses, Fort Worth trends and Fort Worth’s best.
The Cowtown Marathon mural by Katie Murray.
ASIAN
Reader Pick: Shinjuku Station 711 W. Magnolia Ave., shinjuku-station.com
Staff Pick: Tokyo Café
It’s back, and, man, is it ever back. After burning down three years ago, Tokyo Café finally reopened in the same location with an updated look and has been serving a packed house ever since. The straightforward menu is mostly the same, with much-loved items like the beef bowl and classic sushi options, but now the restaurant has added craft cocktails to the mix, something the Ho family has been perfecting at its izakaya-style restaurant spinoff, Shinjuku Station, since opening. 5121 Pershing Ave., tokyocafefw.net
ATMOSPHERE
Reader Pick: Joe T. Garcia's 2201 N. Commerce St., joetgarcias.com
Staff Pick: Wild Salsa
A major newcomer to the dining scene, Dallas-based Wild Salsa opened a Fort Worth location in One City Place in October, just in time for Dia de Los Muertos - the theme behind Wild Salsa that’s embraced everywhere from the sugar skulls to the Frida Kahlo images throughout. The thematic space, combined with a bar that opens up to the patio with red porch swings for seats, creates the perfect place to take down an Avocado Margarita. 300 Throckmorton St., Ste. 180, wildsalsarestaurant.com
BAKERY
Reader Pick: Baked Addictions a la mode
This Willow Park bakery has only had a brick-and-mortar
open for less than two years, but our readers love it for the display cases stocked with daily treats, from Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake to Rootbeer Float Cupcakes. But the bakery also knows how to keep things simple with gooey chocolate chip cookies and traditional sugar cookies. 109 S. Ranch House Road, Ste. 103, Willow Park, bakedaddictions.com
Staff Pick: Esperanza's Restaurant & Bakery Pastries, Tres Leches and Pan Dulce make this no-fuss bakery the perfect local place to pick up a dessert of any size. Even better, the North Main location has single-size to-go cups filled with readyto-eat sweets.
2122 N. Main St., esperanzasfw.com
BBQ
Reader Pick: Heim BBQ & Catering
Travis and Emma Heim’s smokers are on a roll. The duo opened Heim BBQ on Magnolia Avenue last year and will open another location in the former VFW location in The River District. A consistently packed restaurant and an overwhelming amount of reader votes indicate that there’s a demand for it. 1109 W. Magnolia Ave., heimbbq.com
Staff Pick: Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
301 Stockyards Blvd., coopersbbqfortworth.com
BEERS
Reader Pick: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Flying Saucer’s outdoor patio is one of the most popular beer gardens in Fort Worth, with more than 100 craft
beers, live music and elevated bar food. GQ Magazine named it one of the 12 best bars in America, and our readers would like to second that. 111 E. 3rd St. and Commerce, beerknurd.com
Staff Pick: World of Beer 3252 West 7th St., worldofbeer.com
BLOODY MARY
Reader Pick: Bird Café
Brunch-goers flock to Bird Café for its creative craft cocktails, chef-driven menu and stellar views of Sundance Square. At Bird Café, you won’t find any bland bottled Bloody Mary mix behind the bar. Guests can choose from three innovative house-infused 360 Vodkas (smoked bacon fat-washed; horseradish; or cilantro, lime and jalapeño). Fresh and thoughtful additions make every Bloody Mary at Bird Café a work of art. 155 E. 4th and Commerce, birdinthe.net
Staff Pick: Lucile's Stateside Bistro
Nearly 25 years of serving local patrons make Lucile’s Stateside Bistro among the longest running in town. Weekends bring droves of families to the restaurant made famous by its American classic cuisine and early-day cocktails. Lucile’s Bloody Mary should have a spot on the food pyramid due to high vegetable content. Served traditionally with the additions of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces, as well as a winning combination of spices, you’ll be seeing red on nearly every table during brunch.
4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., luciles.org
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BREAKFAST
Reader Pick: Ol' South Pancake House
1509 S. University Drive, olsouthpancakehouse.com
Staff Pick: Daybreak Café & Grill
Don’t be deterred by Daybreak Café & Grill’s humble exterior. If you are looking for a consistently yummy basic breakfast, this is the place. Ignoring frilly details such as matching décor and high-end finish-outs allows Daybreak to put all of its focus on the food. The biscuits and gravy are some of the best in town, and a drive-through opens before 5 a.m. for those grabbing a bite as they head into the office. 2720 White Settlement Road, 817.335.0805
BREWERY-DISTILLERY
Reader Pick: Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Leonard Firestone and Troy Robertson founded Firestone & Robertson Distilling Company (F&R) in 2010 and distilled and barreled the first batch of TX Straight Bourbon in 2012. F&R utilized a yeast strain that was captured and cultivated from a pecan tree nut located in Glen Rose. It is the only whiskey in the world to use a wild Texas yeast strain which creates distinct flavors of dark fruit, sweet spice and caramel. To add to the product’s authenticity, it is produced exclusively with corn and wheat grains farmed in Texas. 901 W. Vickery Blvd., frdistilling.com
Staff Pick: Martin House Brewing Company
With an innovative selection ranging from Day Break 4 Grain Breakfast Beer to
The Imperial Texas Double India Red Ale, Martin House Brewing Company creates bold and refreshing beers that fall outside of the traditional categorical guidelines. Plus the cans look really cool.
220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209, martinhousebrewing.com
BRUNCH
Reader Pick: Café Modern 3200 Darnell St., themodern.org/cafe
Staff Pick: Press Café
Press Café attracts an eclectic brunch crowd with its prime location and a casual mix of traditional breakfast offerings and amped-up favorites like the Day Break Omelet. In addition to the delicious fare, locals are drawn to the restaurant because of its chill ambiance. Brunch-goers take in breezy views of the river while catching up with friends and watching their kiddos burn off energy in the large green space. 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Ste. 105, presscafeftworth.com
Perhaps a clean-eating concept is not the most obvious choice for best burger in Fort Worth, but let’s not forget that the chef behind Righteous Foods is Lanny Lancarte - a 20-year veteran of the local food scene. This writer tried the Niman Ranch Beef Burger numerous times and took friends and guests to do the same in order to confirm that her taste buds were correct. Smoked gouda, sumac aioli, house pickles and kumato (a Spanish tomato)
BEST APPETIZER
Reader Pick: Clay Pigeon Food and Drink Bone Marrow
Who needs bread and butter when you have Clay Pigeon’s bread and roasted bone marrow? Served with sourdough bread, the fatty marrow, covered in sea salt and parsley, is just one of the many things to love on Clay Pigeon’s small but well-curated menu from Chef Marcus Paslay - the Arlington native who has quickly become one of Fort Worth’s most lauded chefs.
2731 White Settlement Road, claypigeonfd.com Staff Pick:
4259 Bryant Irvin Road, bonnellstexas.com
Cooper's BBQ
Clay Pigeon's Bone Marrow
Shinjuku Station's Mochi Ice Cream
Lucile's Bloody Mary
join with a juicy patty for a burger that’s downright delicious and doesn’t taste the least bit pretentious. 3405 W. 7th St., eatrighteously.com
COFFEE SHOP
Reader Pick: Brew Junkie Coffee House
Located on a charming street in Roanoke, residents remain perky, thanks to Brew Junkie Coffee House. Personable baristas use only local beans and serve high-quality espresso. Free Wi-Fi, convenient outlets for laptops and comfy seating make this charming coffee house ideal for business meet-ups or finishing a term paper. An upstairs seating area is perfect for quiet time, while a patio provides a spot for live music and people-watching.
304 N. Oak St., Roanoke, thebrewjunkie.com
Staff Pick: Avoca Coffee Roasters 835 Foch St. | 1311 W. Magnolia Ave., avocacoffee.com
COMFORT FOOD
Reader Pick: FixtureKitchen and Social Lounge
Southern charm oozes off the menu at Fixture, much like
BEST CATERING
Reader Pick: Savor Culinary Services
800 W. 5th St., thesavorchef.com
Staff Pick:
Magdalena's
If you haven’t been to a Magdalena’s Supper Club yet, go fast. The caterer serves monthly meals at its Northside location from a patio that boasts one of the best views in the city - across the beautiful Oakwood Cemetery toward the downtown skyline. The food is from owner Juan Rodriguez, a seasoned local chef who did an eightyear stint at Reata. Every aspect of the BYOB meal is closely considered, from water served in colorful mugs to attentive staff and, oh yeah, delicious food.
Chef Ben Merritt’s chipotleinfused maple syrup that he drizzles over his mouth-watering rendition of Chicken and Waffles. 401 W. Magnolia Ave., fixturefw.com
Staff Pick: Drew’s Place
If you’re looking for food that warms the heart and soothes the soul, Drew’s Place has the heaping helping you desire. Just try to be sad as you devour their fried chicken, spicy catfish, collard greens or mac and cheese. 5701 Curzon Ave., drewssoulfoodfw.com
CRAFT COCKTAILS
Reader Pick: Proper Bar
409 W Magnolia Ave., facebook.com/propermagnoliafw
Staff Pick: The Usual The Usual Bar is anything but what its name suggests. Located on Magnolia Avenue, the quirky smoke-free hub invites its guests to “stop in for a drink and see what it’s like to be guided through a bar by the hand of a truly skilled bartender.” Mixologists specialize in Prohibition-era cocktails, infusing some wild ingredients into their creations, such as bison grass vodka, molasses, vari-
502 Grand Ave., magdalenastx.com
ous herbs and smoked maple syrup. 1408 W. Magnolia Ave., facebook.com/theusualbar
DESSERT
Reader Pick: My Little Pies facebook.com/MyLittlePiesFW Staff Pick: Lili’s Doughnuts & Coffee Ice Cream
Coffee and doughnuts may be the greatest pairing since peanut butter and jelly. Lili’s Bistro elevates this duo to a new level with its shareable dessert consisting of four handmade doughnut holes served golden brown and fresh from the fryer. They are heavy handed with the powdered sugar dusting, and both chocolate and vanilla icings are drizzled on top to make this decadent dessert an instant addiction. Quick consumption is suggested because the heaping scoop of coffee ice cream begins to melt against the warm mound of airy doughnuts. 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., lilisbistro.com
ENCHILADAS
Reader Pick: Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen
The name mariposa is the Spanish word for butterfly,
Wild Salsa
Supper Club at Magdalena's
Martin House Brewery
Fireston & Robertson Distilling Co.
which seems fitting. What started as a catering service transformed into a vibrant restaurant, Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen, led by motherdaughter team, Irma and Crystal Padilla. It was Irma’s vision to leave a legacy for her children, and through her culinary endeavors, she will do just that. 5724 Locke Ave., mariposaslatinkitchen.com
Staff Pick: Enchiladas Ole 901 N. Sylvania Ave., enchiladasole.com
FAJITAS
Reader Pick: Uncle Julio's
The sizzle and recognizable aroma of Uncle Julio’s fajitas beckon you as you walk through the door. Grilled over an open flame and served on a scalding platter with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican rice, frijoles a la charra and fresh homemade flour tortillas, fajitas are tender and addictive because of Uncle Julio’s secret marinade made fresh daily. 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., unclejulios.com
Staff Pick: Benito's Mexican Cuisine 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., benitosmexican.com
FRENCH FRIES
Reader Pick: Rodeo Goat
Steaming Pile
While the name may be unappetizing, you can’t deny the brilliant combination of ingredients for this hefty side at Rodeo Goat. It may be a stretch to call them fries even though the stars of the plate are fried potatoes; additions of goat cheese, cheddar, bacon, truffle oil and a fried egg send this dish over the top. 2836 Bledsoe & Currie,
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Staff Pick: Lili's Bistro Gorgonzola Fries
We lay awake at night thinking about Lili’s seasoned waffle fries topped with cracked black pepper, green onions and melting crumbled Gorgonzola. They are alone worth the trip. 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., lilisbistro.com
GRAB N’ GO
Reader Pick: Cuisine for Healing 1450 8th Ave., cuisineforhealing.org
Staff Pick: Lettuce Cook Funky River District spot Lettuce Cook provides gourmet food on the go. Meals change daily, but they regularly stock a display case with staples like deviled eggs, chicken salad and vegetables. Plus the mural on the side of the building has become a go-to spot for an Instagram shot. 5101 White Settlement Road, lettucecookgourmet.com
HEALTHY BITE
Reader Pick: Righteous Foods 3405 W. 7th St., eatrighteously.com
Staff Pick: Local Foods Kitchen 4548 Hartwood Drive, localfoodskitchen.com
HOLE IN THE WALL
Reader Pick: Augie's Sunset Café
For a juicy hamburger, live music and great sunset views, you can’t beat Augie’s Sunset Café and Marina on Eagle Mountain Lake. Before your meal, you can work up an appetite by casting a line off of the restaurant’s pier. The menu is straightforward, the atmosphere is casual, the service is friendly,
BEST FOOD TRUCK
Reader Pick: Luckybee Kitchen
Luckybee Kitchen Food Truck is constantly rotating its menu items due to the fact that trained chef/owner/operator Jenny Powell Castor “gets bored easily.” Castor studied and was a former chef instructor at The Culinary School of Fort Worth. Her food truck’s sophisticated street food offerings include popular items like the Luckybee Monte Cristo (shaved ham, Monterrey jack cheese, peach marmalade, fried egg and challah bread) served with sweet and smoky potato chips.
121 Stadium Drive, facebook.com/ Luckybeekitchen
Staff Pick: The Beignet Bus facebook.com/BeignetBus
Local Foods Kitchen
Righteous Foods
Luckybee Kitchen Food Truck
Enchiladas Ole
and the beer is always cold. 6172 Park Road, augies.sunset.cafe.tripod.com
Staff Pick: Charley’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
4616 Old Granbury Road, facebook.com/CharleysOldFashionedHamburgers
ICE CREAMS/GELATO
Reader Pick: Lumi Snow Dessert Company
At Lumi Snow Dessert Company, they don’t serve ice cream or shaved ice...they serve “snow cream.” While vacationing in California, Cody and Lia Carta fell in love with the Taiwanese-inspired concept of shaved snow. They brought this unique dessert to Fort Worth but added a new twist by incorporating fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Our favorite on the menu is The Craving, which blends chocolate snow with crushed oreos, potato chips, fudge, sea salt caramel and chocolate chips. It’s the ultimate guilty pleasure.
Nothing says fun more than sharing a pitcher of Joe T.’s margaritas with some close friends on the best patio in town. There’s no secret as to what makes them so good...quality ingredients including top-notch tequila and fresh lime juice. Treat these little citrusy cocktails with respect; they are potent.
2201 N. Commerce St., joetgarcias.com
Staff Pick: Taco Heads
The buzzy patio at Taco Heads with a view of downtown is the perfect place to grab a margarita that’s not too tart and not too sweet. We opt for the jalapeño version.
1812 Montgomery St., tacoheads.com
ITALIAN
Reader Pick: Italianni's Restaurant 1601 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, italiannishurst.com
Staff Pick: Piccolo
Mondo Italian Restaurant 829 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, piccolomondo.com
KOLACHE
Reader Pick: Pearl Snap Kolaches Fort Worth friends, Wade Chappell and Greg Saltsman, couldn’t find an acceptable kolache anywhere in Fort Worth and decided to change that. Not knowing anything about how to make them, they traveled far and wide across the state of Texas, speaking to experts and learning the craft. They opened Pearl Snap Kolaches, and locals have made it a part of their morning rituals.
Having built a loyal following at its first location in Arlington, Istanbul Grill expanded west, opening its second location in The Cassidy Building at Sundance Square. The restaurant offers a perfectly seasoned array of shish plates like lamb, beef and chicken, as well as a flaky, buttery baklava to finish things off. And if you’re wondering whether the weekend belly dancer that visits the Arlington location will make her way to Fort Worth – the answer is yes, eventually, Istanbul Grill says. 401 Throckmorton St. | 6204 S. Cooper St., Arlington, istanbulgrilltx.com
MEXICAN
Reader Pick: Joe T. Garcia's 2201 N. Commerce St., joetgarcias.com
Staff Pick: Tie: Rio Mambo and Revolver Taco Lounge Rio Mambo: 6125 SW Loop 820, riomambo.com | Revolver Taco Lounge: 2418 Forest Park Blvd., revolvertacolounge.com
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NEW RESTAURANT
Reader Pick: HG Sply Co. HG Sply Co. is nestled above the Trinity River in the newer WestBend development. It takes full advantage of its primo viewpoint with walls of windows that look out onto the river and the 5,000-square-foot patio. A visit to the restaurant will urge you to hurry home and toss those processed foods housed in your pantry into the garbage. There is nothing on the primal menu that you couldn’t hunt or gather in nature, meaning dishes feature only unprocessed ingredients.
1621 River Run, Ste. 176, hgsplyco.com
Staff Pick: Bentley's With a city obsessed with who serves the best burgers or tacos, it was refreshing when Bentley’s opened its doors. The tricked-out gourmet hot dogs served here are stellar. The menu also includes made-to-order crepes and single-origin coffee. 1515 W Magnolia Ave., facebook.com/bentleysdogs
PATIO DINING
Reader Pick: Joe T. Garcia's 2201 N. Commerce St., joetgarcias.com
Staff Pick: Saint Emilion Restaurant
A glass of champagne or a meal on the small but charming (and pet friendly) Saint Emilion patio offers a view of the ivy-covered French restaurant, good service and menu items you won’t find at any other Fort Worth spot.
3617 W. 7th St., saint-emilionrestaurant.com
PUB
Reader Pick: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
111 E. 3rd St., beerknurd.com/locations/fort-worth-flying-saucer
Staff Pick: T&P Tavern
Originally the T&P Tavern was built as a diner with adjoining newsstand in the ’30s. Formerly called The Towers Diner, the restaurant was part of the historic Texas & Pacific Railway Station that now acts as the last westbound stop on the Trinity Railway Express. Today the T&P has a fullservice bar and extensive beer selection. You can also bring your pup to its 5,000-squarefoot indoor/outdoor patio. 221 W. Lancaster Ave., tptavern.com
The origin of this restaurant’s name comes from the traditional Mexican kitchen tool used for grinding ingredients. Serving authentic Mexican food, Los Molcajetes has three locations in Roanoke, Mansfield and Fort Worth. Both the red and green salsas they serve bring the desired amount of heat and are topped with fresh onion and cilantro. 4320 Western Center Blvd., losmolcajetes.com
Staff Pick: Gloria’s Latin Cuisine 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 175, gloriascuisine.com/ locations/fort-worth.html
SANDWICH
Reader Pick: The Great Outdoors Sub Shop 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., greatoutdoorsubs.com
Staff Pick: Carshon's Deli Carshon’s Deli, established by Jewish immigrant David Carshon in 1928, is among the oldest restaurants in the city. It’s the only kosher-style deli in Fort Worth. Nearly impossible to choose which is our favorite, we’d opt for the Rebecca (pastrami, cream cheese and smoked turkey with Russian dressing on egg bread) or the Rutherford (smoked turkey on grilled Wolferman’s muffin with melted Swiss or cheddar cheese). 3133 Cleburne Road, carshonsdeli.com
SEAFOOD
Reader Pick: Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St., eddiev.com
Staff Pick: Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, Ste. 601, pacifictableftworth.com
SERVICE
Reader Pick: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House 154 E. 3rd St., delfriscos.com
Staff Pick: Piattello Italian Kitchen
Piattello Italian Kitchen is the second concept from Executive Chef and Owner Marcus Paslay. The housemade pastas and cheeses are delicious, and the waitstaff is attentive and incredibly knowledgeable. 5924 Convair Drive, Ste. 412, piattelloitaliankitchen.com
SOUP
Reader Pick: Bird Café 155 E. 4th and Commerce, birdinthe.net
Staff Pick: Revolver Taco Lounge 2418 Forest Park Blvd., revolvertacolounge.com
STEAKHOUSE
Reader Pick: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Nothing says “Old Fort Worth” like Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House. Winner in this category year after year, Del Frisco’s beats out the best when it comes to preparing meat. In a city built on beef, locals revere this staple eatery for its hand-cut USDA Prime steaks and unparalleled hospitality.
154 E. 3rd St., delfriscos.com
Staff Pick: The Capital Grille 800 Main St., thecapitalgrille.com
SUSHI
Reader Pick: Piranha Killer Sushi
Piranha Killer Sushi started in Arlington in 2001 and has since grown to multiple restaurants located throughout Texas. Owner Kenzo Tran fuses flavors from the Pacific Asian Rim with classic Japanese cuisine to create killer rolls.
335 W. 3rd St., piranhakillersushi.com
Staff Pick: Little Lilly Sushi
Concerned less with the Americanized Japanese offerings and more with traditional culinary techniques, Little Lilly Sushi on Camp Bowie puts its emphasis on fresh taste and quality ingredients. We love the intimate interior featuring a quaint sushi bar. Check out our May issue for the secret menu item we love.
Sure, the Chimera name boasts its brews, which are made on the property, but thanks to Italian-born founding partner Carlo Galotto, the food is a worthy partner. Housemade dough and sauces are prepared daily before baking in a stone oven, creating incredibly flavorful thin-crust pizzas. The Diavola, with spicy salami and red pepper flakes, is, well, spicy. And delicious. Plus, beer and pizza are just a no brainer.
1001 W. Magnolia Ave., chimerabrew.com
Terra Mediterranean Grill
Cannon Chinese Kitchen
Carshon's Deli
Pacific Table's Lobster Omelet
HG Sply Co.
Drew's Place
Chimera Brewing Company
Bar
BEST TACOS
Reader Pick: Taco Heads
1812 Montgomery St., tacoheads.com
Staff Pick: Salsa Limón
TAPAS
Reader Pick: Cannon Chinese Kitchen 304 W. Cannon St., cannonchinesekitchen.com
Staff Pick: La Perla
Let’s start with this, La Perla closed. But, we are keeping it on our list as one final tribute to the pint-sized downtown restaurant that served delicious cocktails and ceviche. Consider this our plea to owners Immy Khan (Black Rooster Bakery) and Milo Ramirez (Salsa Limón) to team up again.
Co-founded by Milo Ramirez and his sister Rosalia, both natives of Oaxaca, Mexico, Salsa Limón first opened in 2006 inside La Gran Plaza mall before adding taco trucks to its arsenal and hitting the streets. Now locations are popping up everywhere. Committed to serving Mexico City-style street tacos, Salsa Limon has an almost cult-like following. Our go-to taco is the hefty El Capitan with melted OaxacaJack cheese, pickled cabbage, chopped onion, cilantro and choice of meat filling.
Staff Pick: Down to Earth Vegetarian Food Truck Even for the most dedicated of carnivores, Down to Earth Vegetarian Food Truck serves up some mighty tempting cuisine. Curried Eggplant Burgers, Lentil Sloppy Joes and Mushroom Poblano Pepper Tacos are all stars on the rotating menu. 10841 Astor Drive, Keller, facebook.com/downtoearthdfw
VIETNAMESE
Reader Pick: My Lan Beach Belknap Shopping Center, 4015 E. Belknap St., Haltom City, mylan-restaurant.com
Staff Pick: Pho 95
Go for the large selection of spring rolls, and stay for the good service. Pho 95 boasts an extensive menu of pho, sandwiches and rice plates – plus an atypical selection of spring rolls that include shrimp, tofu, pork and chicken. Don’t forget to save room for dessert. Pho 95 also offers a good mix of Che
Thai (a Vietnamese fruit cocktail) and boba slushies. On your way out of the Cooper Street location, pick up a box of croissants from the BFF bakery, sold right at Pho 95’s entrance.
5005 S. Cooper St., Ste. 187, Arlington | 2525 E. Arkansas Lane, Ste. 223, Arlington
WATERSIDE DINING
Reader Pick: Woodshed Smokehouse
One of the first spots to capitalize on the Trinity River location, Chef Tim Love’s Woodshed Smokehouse specializes in all things smoked. Various offerings of beef, chicken, wild game, pork, fish and veggies are grilled over a variety of woods at this rustic river-front eatery. Guests linger on the stellar patio watching the trail-goers walk, cycle or run by. 3201 Riverfront Drive, woodshedsmokehouse.com
Owner/Chef Steve Mitchell from the Grille at the Harbor on Possum Kingdom Lake opens M Bistro
Fort Worth’s newest chef-driven destination for unique New American
for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch is now open in Montgomery Plaza. Every day is a special occasion with innovative entrees, desserts, crafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection that must be experienced.
BAR WITH GAMES
Reader Pick: Barcadia Bar & Grill
Barcadia is the bar that brings out the inner child with a variety of arcade games, skeeball machines and mega-sizes of both Jenga and Connect Four. 816 Matisse Dr., barcadiabars.com
This bar’s spacious dogfriendly patio is a hit with both the dogs of Fort Worth and their owners. BAR 2909 captures the atmosphere of a Texas backyard party, complete with drinks and music. Plus, they take “dogfriendly” to the next level with Mutts & Margaritas, where you and your furry friend can enjoy $2.75 margaritas on Mondays from 3 p.m. to close. 2909 Morton St., facebook.com/BAR2909
Staff Pick: The Bearded Lady
The only thing better than the Bearded Lady’s dogfriendly open patio is their 30 different taps rotating weekly. 1229 7th Ave., facebook.com/ The-Bearded-Lady
EVENT VENUE
Reader Pick: Panther Island Pavilion 395 Purcey St., pantherislandpavilion.com
Staff Pick: Brik Venue
This rustic brick warehouse translates into whatever you need - from industrial to modern and everything in between. The venue can hold as many as 300 guests and includes a main room, second floor, courtyard, back porch, and two suites.
501 S Calhoun St., brikvenue.com
FESTIVAL
Reader Pick: MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival Downtown Fort Worth, mainstreetartsfest.org
Staff Pick: Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com
Staff Pick: Coyote Drive-In 223 NE 4th St., coyotedrive-in.com
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Reader Pick: Winslow's Wine Café
We recommend going to Winslow’s on Sundays or Tuesdays when the restaurant offers 30 percent off all wine bottles all night long. Warm night? Sip on the patio. Cold evening? Take your vino fireside. 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd., winslowswinecafe.com
Staff Pick: WineHaus 1628 Park Place Ave., winehausfw.com
GUYS NIGHT OUT
Reader Pick: Acre Distilling Co. Coffee by day, booze by night. Saints and sinners face off in this distillery that firmly embraces its location, planted in what was once known as Hell's Half Acre. 1309 Calhoun St., acredistilling.com
Staff Pick: The Collective Brewing Project 112 St. Louis Ave., collectivebrew.com
HAPPY HOUR
Reader Pick: Blue Mesa Grill Sure, the traditional blue house margarita is only $4, as
BEST BIRTHDAY DESTINATION
Reader Pick: Cowtown Cycle Party
Cowtown Cycle Party is a BYOB party on wheels. This cycle party might provide some unwanted exercise, but it’s a great boozy way to see the sites of Fort Worth.
565 S Lake St., cowtowncycleparty.com
Staff Pick: Studio
Eighty
Love is a battlefield, and Studio 80 is the place to dance the night away. The new downtown location has a swankier space and VIP patios, but the most important part of the formula - TVs playing 80s music videosstill remains.
500 Taylor St., facebook. com/StudioEighty
Varsity Tavern
is any well drink. But the real beauty is in the free, yes, free, quesadilla bar. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 612 Carroll St., bluemesagrill.com
Staff Pick: Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W 7th St., bluesushisakegrill.com
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Reader Pick: Shipping & Receiving Bar 201 S Calhoun St. shippingandreceiving.bar
Staff Pick: Fort Worth Black House 1105 E Peach St., fwblackhouse.com
People love that Scat Jazz Lounge resembles clubs in New York - cool, underground and off of the beaten path. The dark but swanky Woolworth building basement is a great place to relax; enjoy a cocktail; and listen to local, regional and national jazz musicians.
Sundance Square, 111 W 4th St., Ste. 11, scatjazzlounge.com
NEW BAR
Reader Pick: BAR 2909 2909 Morton St., facebook.com/BAR2909
Sundance Square, 111 E 3rd St., facebook.com/ FlyingSaucerFortWorth
BEST PLACE TO WATCH A GAME
Reader Pick: Whiskey & Rye
This cozy downtown bar is often forgotten because of its location tucked inside the Omni. Head in on a Tuesday, and score live music and boot shinings by M.L. Leddy’s.
1300 Houston St., whiskeyandryefw.com
Staff Pick: World of Beer
With more than 500 different beers, plus a menu perfect for absorbing your libations (think giant pretzels), this West Seventh bar is ripe for game day. But the real game-watching magic is in the back corner where leather couches surround a large TV. It’s like watching a game at home, with a waiter.
3252 W 7th St., worldofbeer.com
Thompson's Bookstore
Whiskey & Rye
Collective Brewing Project Scat Jazz Lounge
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE
Reader Pick: Lola’s Trailer Park
2735 W 5th St., facebook.com/ trailerparklolas
Staff Pick: The Grove at Waterside
This family-friendly outdoor area sits in the middle of Piatello, Whole Foods and Taco Diner and offers public art, a chalkboard for kids, bocce ball, cornhole and a covered lounge area with a TV. The development also launched Sunset Sessions in The Grove in May, featuring local musicians on Friday evenings through the end of June.
Bryant Irvin and Arborlawn Drive, watersidefw.com/ The-Grove
Staff Pick: Shipping & Receiving Bar
Known for live music and a funky South Calhoun Street location, Shipping and Receiving’s outdoor stage and stringed lights make it an under-the-radar patio option for summer nights. Inside, bartenders make creative cocktails at a lengthy bar, and garage doors open for an indoor/outdoor venue. 201 S Calhoun St., shippingandreceiving.bar
PLACE TO DANCE
Reader Pick: Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza, billybobstexas.com
Staff Pick: Studio Eighty 500 Taylor St., facebook.com/ StudioEighty
MOVIE THEATER
Reader Pick: Movie Tavern West 7th St. West 7th, 2872 Crockett St., movietavern.com
Staff Pick: AMC Palace 9 Sundance Square
Reserve your reclining seats in advance, and order a glass of wine before your flick at this downtown movie theatre. 220 E 3rd St., amctheatres.com
TRIVIA NIGHT
Reader Pick: The Ginger Man 3716 Camp Bowie Blvd., thegingerman.com
Staff Pick: Baker St. Pub and Grill 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 200, facebook.com/ BakerStFtWorth
The Ginger Man
Shipping & Receiving
Coyote Drive-In
Lola's Trailer Park
Fort Worth Black House
ANNUAL EVENT
Reader Pick: Fort Worth Margarita Ball
Formed in 1989, the Fort Worth Margarita Society provides disadvantaged and at-risk children in Tarrant County with holiday gifts and other necessities throughout the year. Hosting the 29th annual Fort Worth Margarita Ball in the fall, the organization’s staff consists solely of volunteers. 200 Main St., fortworthmargaritasociety.com
Staff Pick: Mayfest 2401 University Drive, mayfest.org
Katie Murray is making Fort Worth funkier, prettier and a lot more interesting with murals popping up all over town. She partnered with M2G Venture last year to create a series of “Dream On” murals that are now complete on buildings on Camp Bowie, Magnolia Avenue and Carroll Street. She’s also the brains and the brush behind the mural on the cover of this issue. That mural, on the back of the Cowtown Marathon offices, was the first to go up in Inspiration Alley. It’s now surrounded by various other murals, all commissioned by Murray and painted by Fort Worth artists. katiepaintbrush.com
ATHLETE
Reader Pick: Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo gave his concession speech last year acknowledging that Dak Prescott deserved to continue as starter. Prescott then continued to draw praise
on the field for his team leadership and accuracy of deep throws. He went on to help the Cowboys clinch the top seed in their conference and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. dallascowboys.com Staff Pick: Luken Baker Towering at 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds, Luken Baker arrived on the TCU baseball team with a lot of hype on his shoulders. And he delivered. As a freshman in 2016, Baker shined both as a pitcher and a hitter before he was relegated to hitting after dealing with arm issues. He hit .379 that year, smashing 11 home runs in the process. This year, he's back as a sophomore and playing first base, still firmly planted as one of TCU's top hitters.
ATHLETIC COACH
Reader Pick: Jim Schlossnagle
Staff Pick: Jamie Dixon
Known as the hero whose lastsecond “miracle shot” won the basketball game against Texas in 1986, Jamie Dixon returned to TCU’s hoops program as head coach in 2016, with fans hoping he could turn a team that once went 0-18 in Big 12 play into winners. The Frogs did more than just win – they became champions. Dixon’s impact was dramatic, producing a team whose masterful ball movement and rebounding ability not only recorded wins against basketball powerhouses Kansas and Iowa State, but ultimately, won the 2017 NIT Championship.
BLOGGER
Reader Pick: Burgaholic His mission is simple...travel the planet, try as many burg-
ers as possible and report back to his loyal readers. burgaholic.com
Staff Pick: Sunny Strong Blog
Thirty-year old newlywed and Junior Achievement Fort Worth development director Sunny Brous Erasmus was diagnosed with Lou Gherig’s disease two years ago. She turned to a blog to document “The List,” a compilation of everything she wanted to accomplish before her 30th birthday – learn to meditate, take a staycation with her husband, test drive a car she can’t afford – and on her blog keeps followers update on the progress. sunnystrongblog. wordpress.com
CHEF
Reader Pick: Jon Bonnell 4259 Bryant Irvin Road, bonnellstexas.com
Staff Pick: Kevin Martinez Tokyo Cafe chef Kevin Martinez is only 31, but he has taken the Fort Worth culinary scene by storm. After Tokyo Cafe burned down three years ago, he launched his own food truck, Yatai Food Kart, serving ramen, ribs and whatever Martinez felt like cooking to hungry Southsiders in the parking lot of Avoca Coffee Shop. The food truck is on a hiatus now that Tokyo Cafe is back in action, but a recent late night pop-up at the restaurant was hopefully a taste of things to come. 5121 Pershing Ave., tokyocafefw.net
COUNTRY CLUB
Reader Pick: Ridglea Country Club 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., ridgleacountryclub.com
Staff Pick: River Crest Country Club 1501 Western Ave., rivercrest-cc.org
More than history, we are Texas Heritage.
You might think after 94 years of making handcrafted, custom boots, we would have taken a few shortcuts.
On the contrary, we still make our boots in the same time-honored way M.L. did when he first began as a young, energetic Texan in the 1920s. He set a standard of quality that just can’t be matched in any other way.
Alongside our boots, we also have the most impressive selection of men’s and women’s fashions, jewelry, belts, buckles, hats, accessories, and tailored clothing anywhere in the Western world.
We invite you to come in for a visit, and we’ll show you the passion that goes into every pair of Leddy’s custom, handmade boots.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TEAM
Reader Pick: Aledo High School Bearcats Football Folks in Aledo take high school football so seriously that an original television series, Titletown, TX, was created to follow the 2016 team. In 2013 the team became the first in high school history to score 1,000 points in a single season. Winner of six state championships, the 5A Aledo Bearcats are a force to be reckoned with. 1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, goaledobearcats.com/football
Staff Pick: Paschal High School Panthers Baseball 3001 Forest Park, fwisd.org/ Domain/1474
LOCAL ATTRACTION
Reader Pick: Fort Worth Stockyards 130 E. Exchange Ave., fortworthstockyards.org
Staff Pick: Botanical Research Institute of Texas
A pocket prairie, rooftop garden and a 70,000-squarefoot campus in the Cultural District make the BRIT one of the coolest and most underappreciated spots in Fort Worth. Head to the campus for free tours on First Saturdays. 1700 University Drive, brit.org
LOCAL WRITER/AUTHOR
Reader Pick: Jeff Guinn Fort Worth resident and awardwinning investigative journalist Jeff Guinn released a biography of Jonestown cult leader Jim Jones in April. USA Today called the book “unflinching, revealing and powerful.” facebook.com/jeffguinnauthor
Staff Pick: Bud Kennedy What’s opening? What’s closing? Who’s serving the best brunch these days? Bud Ken-
BEST ART GALLERY
Reader Pick: Fort Works Art
With Fort Worth’s abundance of culture, it’s worth recognizing one of the city’s newest galleries, Fort Works Art (FWA), for its quirky exhibits and ability to make art accessible to everyone. Birthed from the creative minds of Lauren Childs and J.W. Wilson, FWA has been successful in garnering attendance to its shows, especially among young people. This ain’t your grandmother’s gallery.
nedy’s Eats Beat Twitter is the place to go for local restaurant news. twitter.com/eatsbeat
MUSEUM
Reader Pick: Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., kimbellart.org
Staff Pick: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell St., themodern.org
MUSICIAN
Reader Pick: Leon Bridges
Known for his cool Sam Cookesque sound and signature ’50s style, Leon Bridges is taking the world by storm and putting Fort Worth on the map for raw talent. His voice and tone transport listeners back in time, and his soulful lyrics are original. There’s no doubt Bridges’ light is burning bright with a growing collection of major accolades after his first major album release with Columbia Records. leonbridges.com
Staff Pick: Grady Spencer and the Work
A Fort Worth band that merges old-fashioned blues with classic country, Grady Spencer and the Work made a splash on the city this year when the band recut its song “Things to Do” for a video created by the Fort Worth Convention and Visitor Bureau that showcases some of the coolest things in the city. The video garnered more than 140,000 views on Facebook. If you haven’t watched yet, go do it. If you love this city, it’s sure to give you all the feels. gradyspencer.com
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Reader Pick: Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Association
ridgleahills.com
Staff Pick: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association oakhurstfw.blogspot.com
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Reader Pick: Tillery Park 2200 Rockridge Terrace, tillerypark.org
Staff Pick: ZBonz Dog Park
This 10-acre, off-the-leash dog park has separate sections for large and small dogs, park benches, shaded pavilions, canine obstacle courses, pet fountains, aerated ponds and even agility equipment. 6950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., fortworthtexas.gov/dogparks
NONPROFIT
Reader Pick: Hope Center for Autism
Founded in 2007 by Susan and Glenn Wood, as well as a group of concerned parents, the Hope Center for Autism provides one-on-one Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy to children on the autism spectrum. Realizing that the children are not the only ones affected by autism, the center also lends support to the family. 2751 Green Oaks Road, hopecenter4autism.org
Staff Pick: The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation was created to honor the life of a young North Richland Hills woman who committed suicide in 2012. The foundation honors Jordan’s life by working to eliminate suicide by funding depression research, creating awareness through education and providing hope to those who are struggling.
North Richland Hills, jordanharrisfoundation.org
PHILANTHROPIST
Reader Pick: Larry Anfin Longtime civic leader and astute businessman Larry Anfin has been given the nickname “Mr. Main Street.” Anfin acts as chairman of the Festivals and Events Committee for Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc., which produces the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival. He also serves on the committees or boards of 21 different organizations in Fort Worth. It’s no wonder that Mayor Betsy Price named Feb. 16 as Larry Anfin Day at a ceremony earlier this year.
Staff Pick: Jon Bonnell 4259 Bryant Irvin Road, bonnellstexas.com
RADIO PERSONALITY
Reader Pick: Hal Jay wbap.com/hal-jay
Staff Pick: Krys Boyd
TCU alum Krys Boyd draws in KERA listeners every weekday with her fascinating interviews that range in topic from the science of awkwardness to the ethics of drone warfare. Her April conversation with “Best Author” winner Jeff Guinn was a fascinating look at how Guinn’s past led him to the penning his most recent biography "The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple."
3000 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, think.kera.org
RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD
Reader Pick: Fairmount
Thanks to the thriving businesses along nearby Magnolia Avenue, Fairmount is among the most popular places to settle down in Fort Worth. Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places, homeowners abide by certain guidelines when rehabbing the bungalows and foursquare homes from the 1800s and early 1920s. This charming neighborhood is within walking or biking distance from nearly everything one would need, making it appealing to those who prefer life sans automobile.
historicfairmount.com
Staff Pick: Samuels Avenue
This scenic street just on the outside of downtown keeps us enamored with a rich history and picturesque homes.
WINE EXPERT
Reader Pick: Chester Cox, Kent & Co. Wines
Wine specialist Chester Cox received more than a decade of experience from Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House. He is now the sommelier and hospitality manager at Kent & Co. Wines, the eclectic wine bar that opened in an old typewriter repair shop on West Magnolia Avenue and has stayed packed ever since. Pop in to visit Cox, and he’ll introduce you to a glass or bottle of fermented bliss. 1101 W. Magnolia Ave., kcowines.com
Staff Pick: Richard King, Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., ellerbefinefoods.com
WORSHIP SERVICE
Reader Pick: St. Paul Lutheran Church 1800 W. Freeway, sharingnewlifedowntown.com
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BOOTCAMP
Reader Pick: Fort Worth Fit Body Boot Camp
The local Benbrook location of this program is popular for its Afterburn workout – a 35-minute group program that combines high-intensity workouts and active rest to maximize results. Residents flock to the certified trainers to gain weight, lose weight and work on problem areas. 6481 Southwest Blvd., Benbrook, fitbodybootcamp.com/ fortworthfitnessbootcamp
Staff Pick: Camp Gladiator campgladiator.com
CAR REPAIR
Reader Pick: Lone Star Bavarian, Inc. 3800 W. Vickery Blvd., lonestarbavarian.com
Staff Pick: J&N Auto Service
J&N Auto is a husband-andwife team that has been in business since 1992. All technicians are ASE Certified, and the customer is always king at this auto repair shop. 1600 Park Place Ave., facebook.com/ jnautoservicefortworthtexas
CAR WASH
Reader Pick: Classic Auto Detail 2732 W. 5th St., facebook.com/Classic-AutoDetail-194154414000374
Staff Pick: University Car Wash
This TCU-area car wash embraces the city with a store stocked full of finds from local vendors. Buy a Berry Naked Popsicle to keep you cool while you wait, caffeinate for the day with a free coffee from a La Marzocco espresso machine and shop shelves of soaps, candles and greeting cards. Even better, go on a Saturday for a pop-up shop
featuring a local vendor. Past highlighted businesses including home décor shop Cowtown Made and Best Florist winner Greenhouse 817. 3124 Collinsworth St., washology.com
CHILD CARE
Reader Pick: Camp Fire Child Development Center 2700 Meacham Blvd., campfirefw.org
Staff Pick: Bright Horizons
Montessori at Sundance Natural extensions of the curriculum at Bright Horizons include an art studio, rooftop garden, outdoor learning environments, media center, movement matters zone and musical expressions visits. And, its Sundance Square location makes it a popular spot for busy downtown professionals. 201 Jones St., schools.brighthorizons.com tx/fortworth/sundance
DANCE STUDIO
Reader Pick: Dana’s Studio of Dance in Keller 5700 Kroger Ave., Keller, danastudio.com
Staff Pick: Margo Dean School of Ballet
For more than 60 years, Margo Dean School of Ballet has trained developing ballet, jazz and flamenco students ranging from age 3 to adult. Also taught at Margo Dean School of Ballet is Gyrotonic exercise, which improves strength, flexibility, improves coordination, posture and balance. 3803 Camp Bowie Blvd., margodeanballet.com
DAY SPA
Reader Pick: Woodhouse Day Spas 1621 River Run, Ste. 161, fortworth.woodhousespas.com
Staff Pick: Daireds Salon
and Spa Pangea
Daireds Salon is housed in a dramatic 18,000-square-foot facility along with its Spa Pangea, Med Spa, Cafe and Conference Centre. After your treatment, you can shop in the boutique or enjoy the sprawling garden with a Koi pond. 2400 W. Interstate 20, Arlington, daireds.com
DENTAL CARE
Reader Pick: Art District Dental
Patients at Art District Dental are greeted with gleaming smiles from the friendly staff. After taking X-rays and performing comprehensive dental and periodontal exams, a treatment plan is recommended based on individual needs. They also offer convenient evening hours twice a week for busy professionals that can’t get away during the workday. 3609 W. 7th St., artdistrictdental.com
Staff Pick: Fort Worth Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 5720 Locke Ave., ngreendental.com
DRY CLEANER
Reader Pick: Kite’s Cleaners This Fort Worth family-owned company uses environmentally friendly products. 3225 Alta Mere Drive | 4839 Camp Bowie Blvd., 4512 Hartwood Drive, kitescleaners.com
Reader Pick: Terminix 9625 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., terminix.com
Staff Pick: Ideal Pest & Lawn Ideal Partners wears many hats in North Texas. The commercial and residential services group meets all property needs with its four divisions: Ideal Pest Control, Ideal Landscapes, Ideal Security and Ideal Fire Protection. Ideal Pest & Lawn guarantees the success of every treatment and promises to keep your home protected year-round. 6913 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 181, idealpartners.com
FACIAL
Reader Pick: Ageless Perfection Skin Care Studio 900 Hemphill St., agelessperfectionskincare. skincaretherapy.net
Staff Pick: European Skincare & Med Spa 6038 Camp Bowie Blvd., euroskincare.com
FENCE
Reader Pick: Magnolia Fence & Patio
Everybody knows that good fences make good neighbors. Magnolia Fence and Patio has earned a stellar reputation in these parts because of its affordable prices. They can also work on your pergola, arbors, deck and outdoor kitchen. 1525 W. Ripy St., magnoliafenceandpatio.com
Staff Pick: Buzz Custom Fence 5104 W. Vickery Blvd., buzzfence.com
Saddle up for the best danceparty-meets-bike-ride of your life. Don’t sweat it if you aren’t big on people-watching during your workout because at ZYN22 you ride to the beat of the music in the dark - with the exception of dim colorful lights all around.
3236 W. 7th St., zyn22.com
FLORIST
Reader Pick: Moss Floral Design 501 S. Calhoun St., mossfloralfw.com
Staff Pick: The Greenhouse 817
The Greenhouse 817 isn’t your average florist. If you ask owner Derek Poynor, it’s a botanical design studio. The Fort Worth-native started the business out of her home selling woodland-style designs and creations via her Instagram account three years ago. The business quickly took off, and she relocated to a spacious warehouse on Bryan Street, with a small shop stocked with readymade arrangements and succulents. 3144 Bryan Ave., thegreenhouse817.com
HAIR SALON
Reader Pick: Magnolia Avenue Salon 1210 S. Main St., magnoliaavenuesalon.com
Staff Pick: Panther City Salon
This eclectic Magnolia-area salon boasts that it merges fashion-forward styles with old Fort Worth. Perhaps that’s why it’s consistently on a list of locals’ favorite. Panther City also makes sure men stay in on the action. It’s the only area retailer to carry The Bearded Bastard products. 1306 May St., Ste. 100, panthercitysalon.com
BEST BOARDER, GROOMER
Reader Pick: Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
This is more than just your average boarder and groomer; this is a retreat for your pet. Pets have the opportunity to play in the indoor, climate-controlled play center, spend some quality time in their own Seaside Cottage, or even relax at the spa.
1712 Montgomery St., cowtownvet.com
Staff Pick: Spa Paws Hotel
Say hello to North Texas’ only five-star hotel. It’s the place to drop your pet in the lap of luxury while you enjoy your own time away from home.
251 Carroll St., spapawshotel.com
The Greenhouse 817
The retreat at Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Grit + Gold. Photo by Shawn Marie Photography
Grit + Gold. Photo by Shawn Marie Photography
HOLISTIC HEALTH
Reader Pick: The Cryo Spa
This revolutionary approach to full-body rejuvenation, enhanced performance and overall wellness was developed in Japan in 1978 while treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Once only available to local sports teams, cryotherapy is now accessible to everyone at The Cryo Spa in Fort Worth. Guests can chill at The Cryo Spa’s oxygen bar as well.
1011 Foch St., thecryospafortworth.com
Staff Pick: The Wellness Center
The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is dedicated to guest fitness, beauty and relaxation. The Wellness Center incorporates the Mokara Spa, state-of-theart gym, heated pool, in-room Get Fit kits and healthy meal plans. 1300 Houston St., omnihotels.com/hotels/ fort-worth/wellness
Staff Pick: V Fine Homes 3535 W. 7th St., vfinehomes.com
HOME REPAIR
Reader Pick: Hearn’s Residential & Commercial Services 4005 Clay Ave., Ste. E, Haltom City, facebook.com/Hearnsllc
Staff Pick: Ed Herring
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Reader Pick: Clearfork Lawn Care and Landscaping
Clearfork Lawn Care and Landscaping has a seasoned team of specialists who have the green thumbs most of us don’t. Their team can help
with landscape design, stone work, drainage solutions, retaining-wall installation and much more. 2836 Stanley Ave., clearforklawncare.com
Staff Pick: Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care, Inc. 11865 Alta Vista Road, proscapeslawnandtreecare.com
PEDICURE
Reader Pick: Chandelier Nail and Brow Bar 2713 W. Berry St., facebook.com/chandeliernailandbrow
Staff Pick: Castle Nail Spa 3224 W. 7th St., castlenailw7th.com
MASSAGE
Reader Pick: Mokara Spa 1300 Houston St., omnihotels. com hotels/fort-worth/spa Staff Pick: Lana LambertThe Salon Upstairs Lana’s massages are worth every penny, plus they are only $1/minute, and she offers a range of durations you can choose from. 207 Main St., thesalonupstairs.com
MEN’S BARBER SHOP
Reader Pick: Fort Worth Barber Shop 3529 Lovell Ave., fortworthbarbershop.com
Staff Pick: Race Street Barber Shop
Even though the mighty beard trend is still in full throttle, there are men out there that still enjoy a close shave. Race Street Barber Shop is your classic neighborhood barber shop offering haircuts, hot lather shaves with a straight razor and shoe shines. 2921 Race St., facebook.com/racestreetbarbershop
MOVING SERVICE
Reader Pick: Bell Brothers
Moving 3909 E. 1st St., bellbrothersmoving.com
Staff Pick: Firefighting’s Finest Owned and operated by offduty firemen, Firefighting’s Finest Moving & Storage, Inc. was established in 2001. They not only offer the brawn required to move those heavy pieces but will also help you pack and provide long- or short-term storage. You can count on them to put out any fires that may arise during your moving process. 3101 Reagan Drive, fortworthmovers.com
PAINTING SERVICES
Reader Pick: J & V Painting 4429 Birchman Ave., jandvpainting.com
Reader Pick: Brian Luenser Brian Luenser is like some sort of photographer superhero. He’s a CPA by day but walks the streets of Fort Worth by night, fighting tirelessly to reveal and record the beauty of the city’s architecture and its people. The Navy veteran first developed an interest in photography when he was stationed on an aircraft carrier. He’s the official photographer for Mayfest and other non-profits, and he gives them his photos free of charge. Give this man a cape! brianluenser.com
Staff Pick: Angie Garcia angiegarciaphoto.com
PLUMBING
Reader Pick: Hawk Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. 8506 Spring St., hawkphac.com
It was after one particularly harsh winter in 1982 that Paul and Barb Claffey longed for warmer weather. They bought a one-way ticket to Dallas and began the poolbuilding gig in 1987. The company motto is “Quality Is Our Commitment to You,” which must be the case because they are one of the most recognized pool builder brands in North Texas. Paul and Barb brought their sons and daughter into the family biz, where they now work side by side doing pool and spa construction as well as remodels. 1625 Brumlow Ave., Southlake, claffeypools.com
POOL SERVICE
Reader Pick: Hearn’s Pool and Spa Service hearnspoolandspaservice.com
Staff Pick: Purselley Pool & Spa Service 2516 Minnis Drive, Ste. 130, purselleypoolandspa.com
REAL ESTATE FIRM
Reader Pick: Williams Trew 3707 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 300, 2821 S. Hulen St., williamstrew.com
Staff Pick: Ebby Halliday Realtors 1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, ebby.com
ROOFING COMPANY
Reader Pick: D&G Roof Systems 7503 Chapel Ave., dgroofsystems.com
“We prepare every meal with fresh, authentic ingredients daily, just the way I remember making enchiladas with my mother. Our lovingly prepared cuisine comes from our familia to yours with no preservatives, no additives, and no lard!”
~Mary Perez
Enchiladas Ole’ Restaurant and Catering Company. Serving Award winning dishes!
JOIN US FOR LUNCH OR DINNER! Monday, 11:00 AM – 3:00PM
Tuesday – Thursday, 11:00 AM – 8:30PM Firday – Saturday, 11:00AM – 9:00PM Sunday Brunch, 11:00 AM – 3:00PM
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Staff Pick: City Roofing 4020 Vickery Blvd., cityroofing.net
SUNLESS TANNING
Reader Pick: Tan 2 Glow
Gone are the days of slathering on oil and baking in the sun. Now we just know better. That doesn’t mean we have to give up a radiant glow in summer. Tan 2 Glow offers hand-sprayed airbrush tanning that is personalized to individual’s skin tone. Products are organic, paraben-free, oil-free, vegan, alcohol-free and infused with vitamins and antiaging botanicals.
3501 Blue Bonnet Circle, Ste. B, tan2glow.com
Staff Pick: Vanity Room Waxing Boutique
Vanity Room Waxing Boutique will remedy unwanted hair and pale skin. They also offer microblading, a popular new form of semi-permanent tattoo that involves using tiny needles to deposit pigment under your skin in the eyebrow region.
5013 Byers Ave., vanityroombeauty.com
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
Reader Pick: Beckley Design Studio
In 2011, Rebecca Atkinson and Kelley Roberts combined their love for all things beautiful and started Beckley Design Studio. They curate colorful and timeless interiorsa style they share. In the homes they design, you will find vintage, antique, contemporary and mid-century modern styles with a mosaic of patterns and colorful accents. You can also find their work in popular Fort Worth spots like the updated Lunch Box and Tokyo Café. beckleyds.com
Staff Pick: Leigh Taylor Interiors
TAILOR
Reader Pick: Tailoring by Rios This family-run business has been altering clothes for the men and women of Fort Worth for nearly 40 years. 6717 Calmont Ave., tailoringbyrios.com
Staff Pick: Clothes Carpenter
4234 W. Vickery Blvd., facebook.com/clothescarpentersII
TRAVEL AGENCY
Reader Pick: Gulliver’s Travel Service, Inc. 2800 S. Hulen St., Ste. 110, gullivers.com
Staff Pick: Sanders Travel Centre
Nobody will deny that vacations are fun, but the headache of finding a resort, planning activities and booking transportation is not. Sanders Travel Centre will take all of that off your plate, allowing you to just show up and relax. Because of its partnership with Virgin Galactic, they can even book you on a trip to outer space. 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 288, sanderstravel.com
3548 S. Hills Ave., facebook. com/WestcliffAnimalHospital
YOGA STUDIO
Reader Pick: Indigo Yoga Studio 5111 Pershing Ave., indigoyoga.net
Staff Pick: The Sanctuary Yoga Room
Locals can get their flow on at The Sanctuary Yoga Room, located at the corner of Bryant Irvin and Clearfork. Yogis can also take Bliss restorative classes, Fly advanced classes or Glow sessions that take place at dusk. They guarantee your experience will include these four things: you will sweat; you will tremble; you will release; you will evolve. 5808 Edwards Ranch Road, thesanctuaryyogaroom.com
Kelley Roberts and Rebecca Atkinson of Beckley Design Studio
A bedroom designed by Beckley Design Studio
ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FINDS
Reader Pick: Junker Val’s 3458 Blue Bonnet Circle, junkerval.com
Staff Pick: Old Home Supply Loaded with antique architectural treasures, Old Home Supply has been nestled in the Historic Fairmount neighborhood for nearly 30 years. Whether looking to match materials in an old home or add character to a newer home, this is the place for finding anything from claw-foot tubs to Victorian doors. 1801 College Ave., oldhomesupply.net
ATHLETIC ATTIRE
Reader Pick: Lululemon
1540 S. University Drive, lululemon.com
Staff Pick: Tyler’s Tyler’s newest location on University Drive opened last spring and has since been popular for apparel, footwear, eyewear and accessories for men, women and children. Nearly 100,000 of the store’s iconic T-shirts are sold each quarter among Tyler’s six stores and can be seen on most college and high school campuses. 1621 River Run, Ste. 101, tylerstx.com
BRIDAL SALON
Reader Pick: De Ma Fille Bridal
De Ma Fille translates to “for my daughter” in French. This boutique bridal shop houses more than 200 dresses by nine different designers. 2964 Park Hill Drive, demafille.com
This Camp Bowie shop carries many of the harder-to-find baby lines like Rylee & Cru, Egg and Oeuf, plus a selection of nursery décor and gifts. 4806 Camp Bowie Blvd., shopbabybydesign.com
CIGAR SHOP
Reader Pick: Pop’s Safari Room
2929 Morton St., popssafari.com
Staff Pick: Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge
If the only thing holding you back from enjoying a great cigar is the smell, Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge has taken care of that. Its innovative filter system clears the smoke every few minutes. An upscale bar serves hand-crafted cocktails and features an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons and scotch. Guests can choose what they want to smoke from a giant walk-in humidor with the help of knowledgeable staff. This isn’t just a boys’ club either, several women enjoy this sophisticated spot where they can knock back and blow smoke.
426 Commerce St., silverleafcigar.com
BEST HOME DECOR STORE
Reader Pick: Adobe Interiors
4651 Bryant Irvin Road, adobeinteriors.com
Staff Pick: House Essential
Owner Kim Milam packs House Essential with the “final touches” for your home. A brass hand sculpture for your coffee table, an abstract piece of art for your barren wall and a hefty coffee-table book for your console can all be found at this Camp Bowie shop, alongside gorgeous pieces of furniture. 4696 Camp Bowie Blvd., facebook.com/ pg/house-essential
FINE JEWELRY
Reader Pick: Kubes Jewelers Kubes Jewelers is a fourgeneration family firm with a staff made up of graduate gemologists and diamond graduates. The pieces you’ll find here are one-of-a-kind, and the vast vintage jewelry selection offers up several timeless treasures.
2700 W. Berry St., kubesjewelers.com
Staff Pick: Collections
Fine Jewelry 708 S. Saginaw Blvd., Saginaw, facebook.com/ CollectionsFineJewelry
GIFT SHOP
Reader Pick: Wright at Home Skip the big corporate chain stores, and gussy up your home with items from this local shop. Wright at Home has traditional to transitional furniture and design services and features unique gifts and works from local artists.
4818 Camp Bowie Blvd., wrightathomefw.com
Staff Pick: W Durable Goods If a locally made or original gift is what you seek, W Durable Goods is the place. The handsome shop is stocked with items made by founder Daniel Wright, like vintage and repurposed bags and leather goods, as well as other ideal gifts from outside vendors including vintage scarves, handmade pocket knives and Texas-made candles. The shop closed down the Foch Street location at the end of May and will open in the historic O.B. Macaroni building at the end of the summer. Until then, check for pop ups on the store's Instagram
BEST ARTWORK
Reader Pick: Artisans’ Haven at Vagabond Treasures
4236 W. Vickery Blvd., artisanshaven.com
Staff Pick: Park + Eighth
Fort Worth native
Christina Phillips opened vintage home décor and furniture shop Park & Eighth in December. The 1930s historic building is stocked with high-end vintage pieces and antiques, plus pieces from locals artists including Scott Kerr and Allison Castillo.
1612 Park Place Ave., facebook.com/ parkandeighth
Artisans' Haven at Vagabond Treasures
Park + Eighth
Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge
Babies on the Boulevard
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BEST NURSERY
Reader Pick: Archie’s Gardenland
6700 Z Boaz Place, archiesgardenland.com
Staff Pick: Redenta’s Garden
This Arlington nursery that celebrated 25 years in business in March, sets itself apart from other nurseries with fun details like a refurbished Airstream surrounded by retro chairs, free yoga on Sundays in the spring and a potting bar offering demonstrations and classes. Billing itself as a spot for the “modern gardener,” it’s the ideal place to go for yucca, agave and succulents.
5111 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, redentas.com
(@wduralegoods).
108 South Freeway, wdurablegoods.com
GROCERY
Reader Pick: Central Market
4651 W Freeway, Ste. 100, fort-worth.centralmarket.com
Staff Pick: Roy Pope Grocery 2300 Merrick St., roypopegrocery.com
GUN RANGE
Reader Pick: Shoot Smart
10305 N. Freeway, Service Road E., shootsmart.com
Staff Pick: Defender Outdoors Shooting Center Sharp shooters head to Defender Outdoors to hone their skills. Firearms, ammunitions, tactical and shooting sports accessories are available to private citizens and law enforcement. This 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art gun range has on-site gunsmithing, instruction, rentals and topof-the-line amenities.
It was 1955, and Margaret and Philip Isely had a dream that everyone could afford a healthy lifestyle. In a time of TV dinners, they bucked convention and taught their children about proper nutrition. Out of that grew the concept and creation of Natural Grocers, a natural and organic food, beverage, vitamin and supplement
store. Now 60 years and more than 90 stores later, Margaret and Philip’s children carry on their ideals. 2501 W. 7th St., Ste. 115, naturalgrocers.com/ store-location/fort-worth
Staff Pick: The Squire Shop 4516 Hartwood Drive, thesquireshop.net
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Reader Pick: Into the Garden 4600 Dexter Ave., intothegardenoutdoor.com
Staff Pick: Yard Art Patio and Fireplace 6407 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, myyardart.com/ location/colleyville
SHOE STORE
Reader Pick: Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes
If you are looking for something special to wear south of the ankle, family-run Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes is where you should start. David Eisenman started the company in 1950, and his son, Stanley, worked in the warehouse as a teenager. Today Stanley runs the shop, and his wife Barbi oversees the selection of designer handbags and accessories.
House Essential Redenta's Garden
Shoot Smart Gun Range
BEST MEN'S CLOTHING
Reader Pick: Pax & Parker
Young local tastemakers
Winston Parker Ley and Alari Paxon are the co-owners behind this trendy and well-designed West Bend shop that carries labels labels like Billy Reid, Gant and DL 1961. 1621 River Run, Ste. 116, paxandparker.com
Staff Pick: The Squire Shop
4516 Hartwood Drive, thesquireshop.net
Village at Camp Bowie, 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 103, stanleyeisenmanshoes.com
Staff Pick: Nordstrom North East Mall, 1101 Melbourne Road, Hurst, nordstrom.com
TOY STORE
Reader Pick: Houston Street Toy Company 309 Houston St., houstonstreettoys.com
Staff Pick: Toy Works
Being an adult is overrated, and nothing proves that more than a trip to this Camp Bowie toy store that has won in this category for six years. Toy Works offers a selection of unique dolls, educational games, crafts and toys that stimulate creativity. The kiddos just might unglue their faces from their iPhones for a moment.
Village at Camp Bowie, 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
facebook.com/ToyWorksDFW
WESTERN WEAR
Reader Pick: Maverick Fine Western Wear 100 E. Exchange Ave., maverickwesternwear.com
Staff Pick: M.L. Leddy’s For four generations, the name Leddy has been synonymous with high-quality Western wear, including handmade custom boots, belts, buckles, hats and apparel. Worn by past presidents, celebrities, ranchers, professional horsemen and businessmen, Leddy’s crafts products from lasting materials. The shop is also popular among tourists visiting Cowtown who want to dress the part. 2455 N. Main St., leddys.com
WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
Reader Pick: Pax & Parker
1621 River Run, Ste. 116, paxandparker.com
Staff Pick: You Are Here Local boutique You Are Here moved into bigger and better digs at Camp Bowie Boulevard and Pershing Avenue last year. Store owners Anne Walker Miller and Joanna Bennett stock the shelves with unexpected labels, like basics from Frank & Eileen and V Star shoes, along with locally made jewelry. And we can’t stress this enough, the bi-annual megasale is as big as the name suggests. 5109 Pershing Ave., youareherefw.com
Pax & Parker
Maverick's Western Wear
more than 60 years ago, Cooper’s opened what was marked as the original off-the-pit texas bar-b-que. three generations later, we’re still doing it the same way-every single day. cooked fresh daily over mesquite coals “the cowboy way” & served right off the pit.
William Gibbons
| by Samantha Calimbahin |
THE CITY OF COWBOYS AND CULTURE IS GEEKIER THAN YOU THINK.
“Nerds” in Fort Worth don’t look like 30-somethings hiding in their mother’s basement playing video games. They’re entrepreneurs, college professors and business managers – enjoying the things they love and boldly going where no Fort Worthian has gone before. (Yes, we just crossed fandoms. It’s okay.)
William Gibbons | Musicology professor at TCU Fan of: Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Journey, Bioshock So how nerdy is Fort Worth? “Fort Worth is interesting because it doesn’t really wear its nerdiness on the outside. You sort of have to get to it and find where it is.”
Playing video games was once a way for William Gibbons to take a break from his studies in French opera culture at the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill. He’d come home to play games like “Final Fantasy” and “The Elder Scrolls.” Then he noticed something.
“I realized over the course of time that a lot of the same things I was reading about and writing about in opera, and other forms of what we call ‘classical music,’ were happening in games,” he says.
Gibbons realized that techniques like leitmotifs – or melodies that play when a certain character appears, or when a scene takes place in a certain setting –were found in both video games and op-
era (a concept of which opera composer Richard Wagner was as a pioneer).
Gibbons took this connection and ran with it. Now a musicology professor at TCU, video game music makes up a good chunk of his work, teaching classes and conducting research on the subject. His latest book, Replay Value: The Art of Classical Music in Video Games, is expected to release in early 2018.
“It’s almost work now,” Gibbons says.
“I never thought I would think this when I was 12. I go home sometimes and I’m like, I just want to go to bed, but I have to play video games for an hour to keep up with research.”
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Nick Bontrager | New media art professor at TCU Fan of: Virginia, Minecraft, The Elder Scrolls, Dr. Mario So how nerdy is Fort Worth? “Fort Worth is, maybe, a 6.5 out of 10 in terms of nerdiness.”
When Nick Bontrager isn’t playing oldschool arcade classics like pinball and “Dr. Mario,” he’s playing games with virtual worlds he can explore (think “Minecraft” and “The Elder Scrolls”). It’s a passion that translates to his professional work at TCU, where he teaches students ways to incorporate technology with art.
One of his classes, 3D Modeling & 3D Printing, has students use a video gamebuilding platform called Unity to recreate a virtual space from their memory, whether it be a bedroom or a backyard they used to play in. Students control elements like whether a door can be opened or a button can be pushed. At the end, students can play each other’s games.
“Through sound, imagery and interaction, our students can create a really fantastic personal experience using the same kind of tools that are used to develop games like ‘Halo’ and ‘Call of Duty,’ ” Bontrager says. “It’s just a different way of using those tools.”
Peter Pena | Manager of Y2Komics Fan of: Marvel, The Walking Dead, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Image Comics So how nerdy is Fort Worth? “Very … There’s a stronger sense of community, so people tend to get very inclusive. I see a lot of people that connected with each other through extended social networks, and that makes it easier to host larger, ‘nerdy’ if you want to say it, community events and expect a good turnout.”
Peter Pena liked his job as a case manager for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The problem was, he was living in Fort Worth but working in Gainesville, and driving about two hours to work eventually began to wear him down. Then
a full-time opportunity arose at a place where he once worked in between classes during college – Y2Komics, one of the oldest comic book shops in Fort Worth.
In 2013, he made the switch from case manager to comic book shop manager.
“I was enjoying my career in the criminal justice field. I was a little sorry to leave it, but I think that it was the best decision I ever made,” says Pena, who runs the shop alongside owner Craig Clements. “It eased my stress. It let me be part of something I love.”
Y2Komics got its name from the day it opened – Jan. 1, 2000, the day of the Y2K scare. After 17 years, the approximately 2,500-square-foot store is still running strong with regular tournaments for games like Magic: The Gathering, a comprehensive selection of board games and – of course – shelves lined with comics. Marvel. DC. Image Comics. “The Walking Dead.” “Puss in Boots.” Imagine it, and it’s probably there.
So exactly how many comic books does Y2Komics have? Pena says, “It’s a number I cannot even begin to guess.”
Daniel Robb | Guest relations director for ConDFW Fan of: The Legend of Zelda, Elric of Melniboné, Resident Evil So how nerdy is Fort Worth? “It’s more subtle and quiet. Dallas might be big and noisy, but Fort Worth has a deeper geek culture.”
About 35 miles west of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, where the largest fan convention in Texas, FAN EXPO Dallas, takes place, is a smaller event called ConDFW, set in a Radisson Hotel near Meacham International Airport. The convention attracts less than 1,000 people each year, compared to the tens of thousands that flock to Dallas, but ConDFW guest relations director Daniel Robb says his team of volunteers likes to keep it that way.
“We like to keep a lot of things intimate,” he says. “Unless an author just really wants to be left alone, almost all the time, guests of honor are out in the hotel
restaurant or the lobby, they’re just having direct conversations with people – that’s something you’re not going to find at many of these other conventions.”
ConDFW held its 16th event in 2017, hosting both local and regional authors, gamers and vendors. The event’s origins date back to Robb’s college years at Texas A&M, where he and a group of friends ran a student-led Aggie Con. After they graduated, many moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and found themselves experiencing convention-running withdrawals.
So they regrouped, pitched in $20 each, and held the first ConDFW in 2002. Now looking to 2018, Robb and his team have secured guests like author Charlaine Harris, whose work inspired HBO’s “True Blood” and NBC’s upcoming series “Midnight Texas.”
Jackie Leaf | Owner of Whispering Leaf Fan of: Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, MacGyver, Firefly So how nerdy is Fort Worth? “It seems to come in clumps, for lack of better words. I have lots of friends that I meet. They’re part of a group I’m in. Some of us play ‘World of Warcraft’ and the Star Wars video games.”
Jackie Leaf has been crocheting for more than 30 years, but it wasn’t until she made the iconic orange and yellow hat worn by Jayne in the TV series “Firefly” for her son’s birthday that she realized she could turn her hobby into a business.
It was a logical career choice, she says, as Leaf has Type 2 diabetes, which makes it difficult for her to stand for long periods of time. Now Leaf makes a living by selling her work at local conventions like FAN EXPO Dallas and ConDFW in Fort Worth. Her beanie hat portfolio has expanded to include characters like the “Despicable Me” minions, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, BB-8 and R2-D2 from Star Wars, and the Daleks from “Doctor Who.” And yes, she still makes Jayne hats too.
May 14–August 13, 2017 • Admission Required
A Modern Vision features works from America’s first modern art museum, including masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Matisse, Picasso, and Braque.
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F2017 Summer
Dream Home: Westlake
Dream Home lights it up with fixtures that cast an “uber chic” feel
| by Scott Nishimura |
ORT WORTH MAGAZINE’S SUMMER 2017 DREAM HOME IS ROARING INTO THE FINISH LINE, WITH JUST THE FINE DETAILS LEFT TO GO IN THIS 6,700-SQUARE-FOOT HOME IN WESTLAKE’S GRANADA DEVELOPMENT. The ceiling, wall, under-counter, and stair lights were provided by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, one of the magazine’s longtime Dream Home vendors. Ferguson also provided the rope light accents on Dream Home’s fencing.
“We blended a lot of finishes in this house,” Shannon Nogar, Ferguson’s lighting manager, says. Lots of metals – chromes, polished nickels – accentuate the home’s transitional design. “I like to describe it as an uber chic feel. Clean lines, some pop.”
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home at 2017 Granada Trail is the 14th in the magazine’s long-running series of luxury homes. The magazine teams with builders, interior designers and decorators, and vendors to build and finish homes implementing the latest design trends. The Westlake home is listed at $2.495 million by Dona Robinson at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, the official Dream Home Realtor.
The home will be open for tours, June 28-July 23, to benefit a Wish with Wings, the charity that grants wishes for ill children. Dream Home will be open 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m., Sundays. It will be closed Mondays-Tuesdays. Admission is $15, which includes a subscription to the magazine.
DINING ROOM: Three branch lights, with a total 12 glass pendants. Manufacturer: Tech Lighting. Retail price: $5,000. The fixture: Tech’s fixture comes in branches that can be connected to each other for scale and different effects. In this case, Nogar elected to put three branches together. “You can do a lot with that fixture,” Nogar says. “If you have a really long table, you could stretch it out.”
LIVING ROOM: Three
circular fixtures, grouped together. Manufacturer: Kuzco Lighting. Retail price: $1,000-$2,000 per fixture The fixture: The Kuzco fixtures come in three sizes, and Nogar used all three. The fixtures are made of walnut, with LED lights, with a clean feel. “I like the simplicity of the form,” Nogar says. “It’s got a really good lumen output.”
UPSTAIRS GAMEROOM: Artemis Fan, with LED light kit.
Manufacturer: Minka-Aire. Retail price: $1,000 The fixture: The liquid metal finish is “a very unique finish,” Nogar says. “It’s a very reflective finish. It picks up a lot of sheen and shine from what’s around it.”
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM: Light fixture with hand-blown petals. Manufacturer: Fiori. Retail price: $3,400 The fixture: This piece is an homage to the glass artist Dale Chihuly, featuring polished chrome detail and petals
made of Murano glass imported from Italy. The light source is inside the fixture, radiating through the petals. “It’s made to look like a piece of artwork,” Nogar says.
KITCHEN: Double pendants over island. Manufacturer: Elan Zanne Collection. Retail price: $2,000 The fixture: Clear glass. Each of the fixtures in the collection is hand-formed, so “each piece will be a little different,” Nogar says. “I like the way the light reflects off the glass.”
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Fall 2017 Dream Home: La Cantera
The drywall is up, and a Hill Country contemporary springs up on a westside hill.
| by Scott Nishimura |
OUR FALL 2017 DREAM HOME, IN WEST FORT WORTH’S GATED LA CANTERA, IS QUICKLY TAKING SHAPE ON A HILLSIDE OVERLOOKING THE CITY. Plumbing, electrical and the big array of JELD-WEN windows that help define this home’s profile are in place. Juan Solorzano of Masonry Custom Designs is putting up the exterior stonework and preparing to install a stucco finish on some parts of the Dream Home. Ernest Partin of Partin Drywall has spent three weeks installing the drywall. Working initially with a crew of as many as eight in the home, Partin is having two of his crew apply the light texture to the drywall to ensure consistency.
“It’s a hand-trowel, with just slight imperfections,” Partin says. “Two men will do the hand-trowel because we’re that particular about it.”
The 5,300-square-foot Hill Country contemporary, on Estribo Circle in the fast-growing La Cantera development, is the 15th in the magazine’s long-running series of Dream Homes. We team with builders, designers, decorators, and vendors to present the latest trends. The home will be open for tours in October to benefit a Wish with Wings.
The interior is taking shape. A second-floor bridge connects the two ends of the upstairs, accents 22-foot ceilings, and overlooks the great room, kitchen, dining room and double-glass door entry. Light floods the home through the windows and entry. The kitchen opens into the great room across an island. A floating staircase, being built by Aaron Iron Works, will lead to the second floor from the great room. It’s to be tapered, wider at the bottom, with the illusion of floating treads. “It’s fantastic,” says Dale Grandmaison, of Grand Home Design, the home's designer.
The intimate master suite is also shaping up. The master bath will have his-and-her vanities and water closets built on either side of a double-entry, two-person, wainscot-topped glasswalled shower, fronted by a stand-alone tub. The master bath also sports a big walk-in closet.
The home is U-shaped at the rear, with the great room and master suite opening onto patios that connect to the rectangular pool, being built by Claffey Pools to come up to the home's eaves. The focal point is a raised hot tub with infinity edges.
Grandmaison, who founded his company in 2000, specializes in high-end custom homes. “We do all the conceptual work with the client,” ensuring full communication, he says.
For the Fall Dream Home, his clients wanted a home that entertains well; makes use of the sloping backyard and views; and has a contemporary feel with warm rustic accents; functional kitchen; unique upstairs bedroom with a captain’s ladder to a loft for the family's school-age daughter; upstairs game room with built-in display space for memorabilia; storage; bathroom in every room; and outdoor kitchen and bar, fire pit, outdoor living, and the pool and tub. “And, certainly, everybody wants a house that flows well,” Grandmaison says.
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Revenge of the Nerds
WE’VE USUALLY BEEN ABLE TO SPOT THESE PEOPLE INSTANTLY ALL OF OUR LIVES. Back in school, he was the voracious reader with horn-rimmed glasses, a pocket protector, greasy parted hair and pants hiked up to his armpits, held in place by a real snappy pair of suspenders. She was the one sporting a Star Trek t-shirt with a picture of Sulu and a pair of Doc Martens. Glasses were also part of the ensemble, with lenses the size of hubcaps on a MiniCooper. They always sat on the front row, and one of them would never fail to remind the teachers at the end of class that they forgot to give the homework assignment.
As we got older, they became a little more difficult for some people to spot, particularly in the workplace. But all you really had to do was find the cubicles with the most action figures. Years ago, I knew one who became the CEO of an emerging technology company. I interviewed with him for a job, praying the whole time that he had forgotten about all those wedgies I gave him in high school. He hadn’t. Yep, old Bill Gates ain’t one to let go of a grudge.
I’m guessing most of you probably know these type of people have a name. Exactly. Nerds.
Now the definition of “nerd” as defined by Merriam-Webster is “a socially awkward person slavishly devoted to intellectual and academic pursuits,” such as publishing a dictionary. Although nobody is entirely sure about the origin of the word, most people agree that it was first coined in the Doctor Seuss book, “If I Ran the Zoo,” published back in 1950. Just a year later, the word became a synonym for a “drip” or a “square.” Now those words themselves are pretty nerdy. The word got so popular throughout the United States, it
apparently decided to hop a boat to Scotland and became widespread there in less than a year. Caricatures of nerds weren’t all that flattering, and the stereotypical depiction always included glasses, braces and a healthy dose of acne. They were also portrayed as physically unfit, whether skinny or obese. On the bright side, nerds have also been characterized as super intelligent. But because of the perceived social ineptitude, the guys in particular had difficulty finding dates. And even if they did, getting to first base was almost impossible, especially if their mom was driving.
Probably the biggest misconception that people have about nerds is that they can also be referred to as geeks. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nerds always zero in on a particular topic and try to gain as much knowledge as they can about it, or the skills involved in operating it. On the other hand, geeks are more collection-oriented when it comes to their subject of interest. In other words, a nerd wants to drive the Batmo-
bile. A geek wants to own it. Of course these days, nerds can’t always be identified by their appearance. In fact, you may be a nerd and not even know it. For instance, if you’re trying to read this column with a “Spider-Man” comic book under one arm while holding a metal detector with the other, you might possibly be a nerd. Or maybe just take a quick look around your bedroom. Are there any “Game of Thrones” books or Pokémon trading cards lying around? What about that clarinet case in the corner?
But don’t fret. Being a nerd has become pretty cool lately. The highest paid actors on television are the three stars of “The Big Bang Theory.” Each of them makes $1 million an episode. Plus Steve Jobs, Michael Dell and that Gates guy all did pretty well. So don’t skip that game of laser tag you have planned later today, and always remember that Huey Lewis song, “It’s Hip to be Square.” Feel better? Good. By the way, that book of puzzles is about to fall out of your fanny pack.
| by Heywood | illustration by Charles Marsh |
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A Store... and Then Some
Four Goodwill programs you need to know about
| by Samantha Calimbahin |
THE FIRST THING THAT OFTEN COMES TO MIND WHEN MOST PEOPLE HEAR “GOODWILL” IS HIDDEN TREASURES AND STEALS ON PRE-OWNED CLOTHING AND FURNITURE – ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE, OF COURSE. But the organization is more than just a retailer, offering programs that help youth, veterans, and people who are homeless or disabled connect with jobs and live independently.
“These services are the best-kept secrets,” said Liz Confiliano, director of public relations at Goodwill.
Ninety-three cents of every dollar Goodwill makes goes toward such programs, the four main ones being Goodwill Works, Vet Worthy, E-Squared and S.T.A.R.S.
“Just being able to tie together what someone donates to Goodwill, when someone shops at Goodwill, when someone attends an event like Project Goodwill or our golf tournament in the fall, all of that money goes to fund this,” Confiliano said. “That’s why we do what we do.”
Here’s a breakdown of each program.
GOODWILL WORKS Goodwill Works is a program that focuses
on connecting the homeless with employment. Partnering with organizations like the Presbyterian Night Shelter and Union Gospel Mission, Goodwill helps with resume building, cover-letter writing, job searching and interview skills.
VET WORTHY Similar to Goodwill Works, Vet Worthy is for veterans and their families. The program has served more than 400 people to date, helping not only with the job search, but also offering resources like mental health counseling, food and housing assistance, and legal aid.
E-SQUARED E-Squared, or E2, focuses on young people between ages 16-24 who are out of school and in need of work. Participants get the opportunity to study for a GED on-site at Goodwill’s Campus Drive location, as well as work half a day at Goodwill’s store, dock or internal department.
S.T.A.R.S. S.T.A.R.S., which stands for Skills Training Achieves Results, helps those with disabilities learn basic skills to help them gain independence. Participants take part in four different classes: Apartment, which teaches skills like cooking and laundry; Music and Fitness, which has students express themselves through music and movement; Art and Drama, where students participate in plays, puppet shows, and creative projects; and S.T.A.R.S. Lounge, where they participate in leisure activities like video games, movies and board games.
Another part of the S.T.A.R.S. program is the GreenWorks Learning Center, a greenhouse that opened in May, thanks to a $45,000 grant from Hoblitzelle Foundation. Through GreenWorks, S.T.A.R.S. students participate in horticulture therapy and learn how to grow plants.
Students with Goodwill's E2 program meet with U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey.
Jeremy, a participant from Goodwill's S.T.A.R.S. program.
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Beatles
tribute band The Fab
Four talks getting into character for Leukemia Texas
| by Samantha Calimbahin |
THE FIRST SIX LETTERS IN “BEAT LEUKEMIA” ARE “BEATLE,” so it’s only fitting that The Beatles – or at least, a Beatles tribute band – perform at the Beat Leukemia Ball each year. Leukemia Texas held its 14th ball in May, supporting leukemia research and financial aid for patients. It’s a fun yet also emotional night, not just for the participants, but for the The Fab Four themselves. Let’s get to know the men behind the microphones.
« Ron McNeil as John Lennon 14 years performing at the Beat Leukemia Ball
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR EACH PERFORMANCE? Preparing to transform into The Beatles is different for each cast member, but I think we all have some ritual of listening to The Beatles' music and looking at pictures of the band
to get in the right frame of mind.
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU SIMILAR TO JOHN LENNON?
I don’t think I’m too similar to John Lennon other than being a musician who sings and plays the same instruments. I do have the same passion for the music that Lennon and The Beatles created, and I have the same wish for the world to live peacefully.
FAVORITE BEATLES SONG? Can't really pick one, but if you're gonna hold my
feet to the fire, “And Your Bird Can Sing.”
FAVORITE PART OF THE BEAT LEUKEMIA BALL? My favorite part of the Beat Leukemia Ball is seeing everyone out on the dance floor coming together through The Beatles’ music to help “take a sad song and make it better.”
« Joe Bologna as Ringo Starr
First year at the Beat Leukemia Ball
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR EACH PERFORMANCE?
We do have The Beatles' music playing backstage, and we sing along as we make-up and mentally run through our checklist in our heads while that’s going on. Once the wig is on, we shake our heads and become our characters.
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU SIMILAR TO RINGO STARR? I got hired by my first Beatle tribute band because I sang as good – or as bad – as Ringo, depending on one's point of view. But I guess I also have a goofy sense of humor like him too.
FAVORITE BEATLES SONG?
Varies all the time, but my favorite to perform is “A Day in the Life.”
« Gavin Pring as George Harrison
8 years performing at the Beat Leukemia Ball
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR EACH PERFORMANCE? I wear brown contact lenses to get into the role of Harrison. As soon as those contacts go in, I’m ready.
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU SIMILAR TO GEORGE HARRISON? I was born in Liverpool, England. I hung out in the same bars just years later when I was a young adult. I have the exact same dimensions as him – 5 feet and 10 inches tall, 30-inch waist, 36-inch chest – and that's why Cirque du Soleil used me for its George Harrison motion capture for the LOVE show.
FAVORITE BEATLES SONG? “Here Comes the Sun”
FAVORITE PART OF THE BEAT LEUKEMIA BALL? I personally love it when the guests hit the stage and tell their stories of how Beat Leukemia has helped in their daily struggles to beat this indiscriminate, unrelenting adversary, how they have succeeded against the odds. Very emotional, even from behind the stage.
« Ardy Sarraf as Paul McCartney 14 years performing at the Beat Leukemia Ball
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR EACH PERFORMANCE?
Before each and every show, it’s very important for me to warm up vocally.
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU SIMILAR TO PAUL MCCARTNEY? Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be a Beatle. My voice naturally has a very similar timbre and tone to Paul's, and to me that's very important. What we've always done in The Fab Four is pay attention to detail, learning the mannerisms and singing as close to record accurate as possible.
FAVORITE BEATLES SONG? “All You Need is Love”
FAVORITE PART OF THE BEAT LEUKEMIA BALL? It's always fun each year to see new people enjoying Beatles music played live and dancing the night away.
Downtown Condos connect to DFW Airport
TexRail will soon connect downtown Fort Worth to DFW International Airport. Condo owners at The Texas & Pacific Lofts will enjoy a quick commute from their residence in the historic train station directly into Terminal B. Other downtown condos are just a short walk to either The T&P Station or the downtown ITC. For airline employees or frequent flyers, the Fort Worth urban lifestyle now looks better than ever before!
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Opal Lee
Activist
| by Brittany Ryan |
WHEN OPAL LEE’S GRANDPARENTS RELOCATED FROM LOUISIANA TO TEXAS, THEY DID SO IN TWO COVERED WAGONS. When they finally arrived, her grandfather – “Poppa,” as she still calls him – settled down to farming. He had 160 acres to tend and no way to hire the help he needed, Opal says, so “he grew help instead.”
Opal, who will turn 91 in October, is the eldest daughter of one of that patriarch’s 19 children – 16 of whom survived to adulthood. Today, she is sitting in her dining room, telling me about how she’s trying to raise $30,000 for her upcoming family reunion. Once every three years, the family’s scattered descendants select a city and come together to catch up.
For many nonagenarians, raising that amount of money would be a daunting, even impossible, task. But Opal Lee mentions it in passing, as an interesting side project she’s engaged in, before moving on to tell me about her primary work – her continuing efforts to have Juneteenth declared a national holiday.
Inspired by the work of Dr. Ronald Myers, who started the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, and her mentor, Lenora Rolla, who founded the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society, Opal dreamed up her “Walk to DC.” She says she thought that “if a little old lady in tennis shoes started walking to Washington, someone would take notice.” Initially, she had every intention of walking straight there, but cooler heads prevailed.
When Opal finally started walking, the journey was more symbolic than literal. She traveled the country, only going “where she was invited,” and walking five miles each day, often at the head of a group of students or community supporters. She walked in Shreveport and Fort Smith, in Charlotte and Little Rock and Madison and Birmingham. In Texarkana she walked from the county courthouse to the cemetery where her grandparents are buried. In DC, Congressman Veasey arranged for her to walk from Frederick Douglass’ house to the capital.
She’s not walking anymore, but Juneteenth is still one of her many passion projects. She’s one of the organizers of the local holiday celebrations and, this year, she proudly told me, was going to be the best parade yet. There are activities planned over four days, June 16-19, and the organizers anticipate a turnout of more than 2,500 people.
Unrelentingly positive, Miss Opal (as she is commonly called) is nonetheless practical, media savvy, and tough as nails. According to her, she learned it from her mother, a woman who – when
her husband moved to Fort Worth for work and couldn’t afford to bring his family – sold the family’s only cow, packed up her children, and made the move on her own. After years of short-term rentals (her brother says 17; she counts 19), financial struggle, and even a firebombing (when the young family dared to settle in a neighborhood where they were not wanted), they finally found a permanent home on East Terrell in Fort Worth’s Southside. Opal grew up in that home and attended the Cooper School, the same school where she would later teach. She was clever, but not a particularly dedicated student. In her final year, she begged her mother to let her drop out so that she could go to work full time at Harris Hospital, where she was employed in the kitchen and earning $20 a week – more than twice what her mother was paid elsewhere. Her mother insisted that she finish school, and she did, but she did not go on to college.
Instead, she married almost immediately and “had four babies so fast it woulda made your head spin.” In the end, the marriage didn’t work. So she went home to her mama and told her she was ready to go back to school. The way Opal tells it, her mother looked at her and told her there was no money for that – and “in her very next breath, she said, ‘but I’ll watch your children.’ ”
She went to school at night while working at Convair (now Lockheed Martin). Opal completed her teaching degree and spent the next 15 years teaching the third grade, and 10 years more as a “visiting teacher” with FWISD. As a visiting teacher, her job was closer to that of a social worker. If a student stopped attending, she asked questions. Did they have clean clothes? Enough food? Were the lights on at home? Did they have a home? Once she knew what was keeping students out of school, she would try to get them access to the necessities and get them back in the classroom.
Now, in addition to her Juneteenth activism, she keeps herself busy by delivering food for Meals on Wheels –“to the old folks,” she says, laughing – and organizing a community garden for her neighborhood.
She still reads voraciously, and friends all over the country mail her books they think she’ll enjoy. I ask her if she’ll ever write her own book, and she tells me there aren't enough hours in the day. Besides, Juneteenth isn’t a national holiday yet. She says that they got close a couple of times under Obama, but the resolution never passed. So now, she says, “I’ve gotta go see Trump.”
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On April 28 at Colonial Country Club, the Roundelay Club held a Kentucky Derby-themed dinner dance. Photos by
Cares for Kids Luncheon
The Fort Worth Can Academies held its 2017 Fort Worth Cares for Kids Luncheon on April 11. Photos by Ashley Treat.
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Jewel Party
On April 18, the Jewel Charity celebrated its newest members at the Member Party at Neiman Marcus in The Shops at Clearfork. Lou Martin, Debbie Reynolds and Karen Simon co-chaired the event. Guests dined on hors d'oeuvres and viewed the store’s latest fashions.
Lilly Pulitzer Event
The Martha Williams Group hosted a fundraiser on May 7, featuring Lilly Pulitzer items on sale to benefit the AIDS Outreach Center's Evening of Hope. Photos courtesy of Bobby Cornelius.
Scott Mitchell, Allie Turney
Bill & Peggy SimsGreg & Laura Bird
Reed & Pam Pigman, David & Angela Donahue
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Facial tattoos aren’t something Fort Worth locals would really expect to read about in a beauty column, but a new technique has been raising eyebrows lately and Carrie L. Hunt has definitely perfected it. While it’s her realistic eyebrow tattoos that bring the world to her door, Carrie Hunt also specializes in lip blushing, ombré brows, permanent eyeliner and lash lifts. Permanent makeup has been a highly sought out solution to those suffering hair loss as a result of alopecia, cancer treatment, hyperthyroidism and simply aging. The truth is, everyone has to age and life is complicated. Even though we have not discovered the fountain of youth, permanent
makeup is an excellent alternative. In an industry as dynamic as cosmetics, the artists at The Browtique are constantly learning. Even though Carrie Hunt has completed thousands of picture perfect permanent makeup applications, she will tell you that there’s never a dull moment. Working side by side with her handpicked team, she is giving women confidence as well as a lower maintenance daily routine. Whether it is the girls’ down to earth personality or sweet southern drawl, this group really seems to know how to make clients feel welcome, leading to a comfortable and unforgettable experience.
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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: My concentration in the body contouring part of aesthetic surgery as well as 30 years of experience in knowing what works and doesn’t. Providing our patients with an experienced artistic eye to achieve maximum results while exercising the utmost in safety and providing a great experience for all patients. COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER SERVICES: Breast Enlargement, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Lipo Suction. MEDI SPA SERVICES: High Speed Laser Hair Removal, Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm, Voluma, Botox/Dysport, Medical Facials/Peels, IPL Photorejuvenation, Microdermabrasion/Microdermapeel, Micropen, Cryopen, Cool Sculpting.
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Center for Aesthetic Surgery
SPECIALTIES: Smith and Ducic – Facial Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Reaves — Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. CERTIFICATIONS: Smith and Ducic are Board Certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Reaves – Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. OFFICE: We treat every patient as an individual, addressing needs differently for everyone. We take the time to explain options and then follow up to ensure patients are comfortable with the decision. There is no cookie-cutter approach to our patients’ treatment plans; everything is customized to each individual. PROCEDURES: We do a full scope of laser services, injectables including: Botox®, Juvederm ®, Voluma®, Kybella®, and Sculptra®. Some surgical procedures include Hair Transplants,
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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. Dr. Rihani specializes exclusively in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face including facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid lift, skin cancer reconstruction, skin resurfacing, and injectable fillers and Botox. CERTIFICATION: Both Heistein and Rumalla are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Rihani is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
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Danielle LeBlanc, M.D., F.A.C.S.
SPECIALTY: Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.
EDUCATION: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Breast reconstruction and revision reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast lift and body contouring, fat grafting and facial injectables. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Tarrant County Medical Society, Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Society. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Harris Methodist Fort Worth; Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center; Baylor Surgical Hospital; Harris Outpatient
Surgery Center; Fort Worth Surgery Center. BEDSIDE MANNER: I offer a realistic female perspective and enjoy taking the time to develop a relationship with my patients in order to fully address their concerns and goals. DURING OFF HOURS: I find my joy in spending time with my husband and our 7-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. I also enjoy fly-fishing, hiking, traveling and photography. PHILOSOPHY: “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” – Aristotle.
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Michael L. Thornton, D.O., FACOS
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Broadway hit “Matilda the Musical” comes to Bass Hall on June 13-18. Pictured: The cast performing “Revolting Children.”
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MUSEUMS
Doug Aitken: Electric Earth, through August 20
Electric Earth is the first survey that examines Aitken’s experimentations across mediums and disciplines, from his 1997 multichannel video installation to his 2012/2015 performancebased works. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Hide and Horn on the Chisholm Trail, through August 27
This exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail and the greatest migration of livestock in world history. Displays include items from the cattle trail era, such as an 1873 trail map and guidebook. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum. org. 817.332.6554.
David Ellis: Animal, November 5 - June 4
This cycle of video installations depicts David Ellis (b. 1971) painting creatures, landscapes and abstractions along with an accompanying soundtrack. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture, March 26 - June 25
Louis Kahn is one of the great master builders of the 20th century as well as the architect of the Kimbell Art Museum. This exhibition has a range of architectural models, original drawings, photographs and films created by the artist. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
The Color of Light, The Treasury of Shadows: Pastels by Louis I. Kahn from the Collections of his Children, March 26 - June 25
These pastels by Louis Kahn depict the public spaces of Italy and the ancient sites of Greece and Egypt, and have been acknowledged as the most sublime examples of his drawing. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art: Storytime, June 7- July 26
The Amon Carter Museum is encouraging families with young children to join them for free storytime series every Wednesday in June and July. The storytime will take place from 10 a.m.- noon. A snack will be provided by GoGo squeeZ. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum. org/calendar. 817.989.5036.
Avedon in Texas: Selections from In the American West, February 25 - July 2
Renowned New York City fashion and portrait photographer Avedon West (1923-2004) went to the Rattlesnake Round in Sweetwater, Texas. The result was a commission of the Amon Carter: a portrait of the American West through its people. This exhibit includes 17 images from the project. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Homer and Remington in Black and White, March 4 – July 2
The work of two of America’s finest artists, Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington, are combined in this black and white exhibit. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. Between the Lines: Gego as Printmaker, through August 6
This small exhibition of abstract artist Gego’s works consists of zigzags, curves, diagonals, scribbles and more. The richly saturated lithographs consist of dramatic blacks and reds among a lightly colored paper sheet. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. A Modern Vision: European Masterworks from the Phillips Collection, through August 13
A Modern Vision presents a selection of European paintings and sculptures from The Phillips Collection, the first modern art museum in the United States. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451
Fluid Expressions: The Prints of Helen Frankenthaler, through September 10
Black Mirror. The experimental works of artist Doug Aitken are on display at The Modern through Aug. 20.
Pictured: Black Mirror, 2011, by Doug Aitken. Installation view at Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt, July 9–Sept. 27, 2015. Photo by Norbert Miguletz.
Our annual Top Chef competition brings the heat year after year, and 2017 is no exception. On July 13 head judge Jon Bonnell will bring four of Fort Worth’s most talented chefs together to compete for the title of Fort Worth Magazine Top Chef 2017. The winner of this competition will go on to compete with three other past Top Chefs for the Master’s Challenge in January 2018.
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Fluid Expressions highlights Helen Frankenthaler’s original print production that is often overlooked. This exhibition includes more than 25 prints made in various techniques. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Abstract Texas: Midcentury Modern Painting, through October 8
This exhibition includes work from Jack Boynton, Ben L. Culwell, Seymour Fogel, Michael Frary, George Grammer, Robert O. Preusser and Donald Weismann, all of whom are the most significant contributors to mid-twentieth century modernism in Texas. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Darryl Lauster: Trace, through March 25 Texas-based artist Darryl Lauster created 10 fragmentary Carrara marble tablets and carved phrases in them for his sculptural installation, Trace. The phrases obscure the original meanings of American founding documents, parts of the inscription of the Statue of Liberty and more. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34, through Sept. 2, 2018
An installation of more than 60 miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated Mexican-born, Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org.
817.738.1933.
FOCUS: Katherine Bernhardt, April 8 – July 9
The subject of these “pattern” paintings by New York City artist Katherine Bernhardt are popularity and consumer culture. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
The Polaroid Project, June 3 – September 3
The U.S. debut of the polaroid project will feature more than 100 artist-photographers with examples of the tools and artifacts that made Polaroid a household name. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., cartermuseum.org, 817.738.1933.
Sid Richardson Museum, Ongoing
From docent-guided gallery tours to handson studio activities, the museum provides programs and events year round to illuminate the Western art of Frederic Remington (18611909), Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) and their contemporaries. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Ongoing
Honoring the women that made an impact on the American West, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses interactive exhibits, artifacts, photographs and other features. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Ongoing
With lifesize dinosaurs, interactive science exhibits and the Omni IMAX Theater, the Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History has been wowing children and adults alike for more than 75 years. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
Kimbell Art Museum, Ongoing
The Kimbell Art Museum features art from all over the world, with a relatively small permanent collection of about 350 works. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart. org. 817.332.8451.
Sensory Saturdays, Second Saturday of every month
Sensory Saturdays is a free program for families with children who are five to 12-years-old and on the autism spectrum. While the needs of individuals with autism are the focus of this program, it is also intended to be fun for parents, siblings (of all ages) and other relatives. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Ongoing
The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history with interactive exhibits. C.R. Smith Museum. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum.org. 817.967.1560.
Fort Worth Aviation Museum, Ongoing
The Fort Worth Aviation Museum tells the story of the aviation heritage and accomplishments in North Texas since 1911. Fort Worth Aviation Museum. 3300 Ross Ave. fortworthaviationmuseum.com. 855.733.8627.
Leonard’s Department Store Museum, Ongoing
View displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. bestburgerfortworth.com/leonards-museum. 817.336.9111.
Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing
The largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River consists of three separate
“I am the medicine man.” Blue Water Highway Band will perform June 3 in Sundance Square for Plaza Palooza, a free two-day music and art festival.
Under the sea. Explore the ocean in “Coral Reef Adventure,” playing at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater through July 14.
Pick of the Month
Index Fest Fort Worth, June 3
The Untapped Festival has a new name – Index Fest takes place at the Panther Island Pavilion on June 3. The event will feature craft beer, music, food and art from around the state of Texas and beyond. The lineup of performers includes headliner Dawes, Johnnyswim, Shinyribs, Oil Boom and DJ Sober. Early bird ticket prices range from $19.50 for general admission to $90 for the Stout Package, which includes complimentary beer and wine, local food, and access to the Stout Clubhouse.
Panther Island Pavilion
395 Purcey St. www.indexfest.com/fortworth
galleries and a 75-seat movie theater that hosts a commissioned movie, “Our Homes Our Rights – Texas in the Civil War.” Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. texascivilwarmuseum.com. 817.246.2323.
Cattle Baron Mansions, Ongoing
Tour the mansions Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill 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, 1–3 p.m. Tickets: $20/adults, $10/children 12 and under. Historic Fort Worth. BallEddleman-McFarland House. 1110 Penn St. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.
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. Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 1-5 p.m.., Mon. closed. Tickets: $4.50–$5.50. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage. org. 817.392.5881.
Galleries
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.
Adobe Western Art Gallery, Ongoing Works in various media by John Barger, Lyndy Benson and Lorie Leigh Lawrence. Free admission. 2324 N. Main St. adobewesternart.com. 817.624.4242.
Art on the Boulevard, Ongoing
This gallery houses 15 to 20 artists at a time, whose styles range from abstract expressionism to photo realism. Tue. - Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment, Sat. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 4919 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. B. artontheboulevard.com. 817.737.6368.
Art7 Crockett Community Gallery 820 Currie St. west-7th.com/attractions/art. Fort Works Art
2100 Montgomery St. fortworksart.com. 817.759.9475.
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac. com. 817.738.1938. Milan Gallery
505 Houston St. milangallery.com. 817.338.4278. Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and Studio
Coyote Drive-In, Ongoing View flicks the “old-fashioned way” in an
under-the-stars, drive-in movie theater that’s anything but antiquated. 223 N.E. Fourth St. coyotedrive-in.com/fortworth. 817.717.7767.
Family Movie Fun, Second Saturday of every month
Stop by the Central Library for a free, familyfriendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 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.
Films at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/films. 817.738.9215.
Omni IMAX Theater and Noble
Planetarium
D-Day Normandy 1944, May 27 - June 6 Coral Reef Adventure, May 27 - July 14 Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure, May 27 - July 14
Check the museum website for times. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmsh.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
Music
Plaza Palooza, June 2-3
Sundance Square is hosting a free two-day festival in June that will include visual and musical entertainment as well as a 3D Street Painting produced by artists from across the country. Outside coolers and food are not permitted. 201 Main St. ssqmgmt.com/plaza-palooza. 817.255.5700.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Concerts in the Garden, June 2 – July 8 Enjoy 17 nights of of live concert music and fireworks every night at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The concerts include Elvis tribute music, ABBA tribute music, the music of Pink Floyd, and more. You can purchase tickets by calling the ticket office or by visiting Fort Worth Symphony’s website. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000.
Jazz on the Trinity, June 10
This event will feature a number of artists that will perform an infusion of jazz, smooth rhythms, R&B and more. There will be over 30 different vendors at the event to satisfy all ages. Some featured artists include The Foreign Exchange, Avery Sunshine, Lalah Hathaway and more. 395 Purcey St. jazzonthetrinity.com.
Juneteenth Celebration, June 16-19
This year’s Juneteenth Celebration will include live music in downtown Fort Worth, along with all day activities in Sundance Square. 201 Main St. juneteenth.com.
Cody Johnson & Friends, June 24
Country singer Cody Johnson takes his talents to Panther Island Pavilion. Tickets are $20 early bird special, $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. 395 Purcey St. thecodyjohnsonband.
Untapped Festival, now known as Index Fest. Photo courtesy of Index Fest.
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Billy Bob’s Texas
Sunny Sweeney, June 1
Chase Rice, June 2
Travis Tritt, June 3
Josh Ward, June 8
William Clark Green, June 9
Max Stalling, June 15
Blackberry Smoke - Like An Arrow Tour, June 16
Terri Clark, June 17
Dalton Domino, June 22
Parker McCollum, June 23
Kellie Pickler, June 24
The World’s Largest Karaoke Fest & Competition, June 25
Mike & The Moonpies, June 29
Jack Ingram, June 30
Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. Thursday concerts at 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m., unless noted otherwise.
Capital Bar
Check the website for upcoming shows. 3017 Morton St. capital-bar.com. 817.820.0049.
Lola’s Saloon
Check the website for upcoming shows. 2736 W. Sixth Street. lolassaloon.com. 817.877.0666.
Scat Jazz Lounge
Live jazz from local and nationwide artists perform in a speakeasy-style lounge in downtown Fort Worth. Check the website for upcoming shows. 111 W. Fourth Street, Ste. 11. scatjazzlounge.com. 817.870.9100.
Sports
Texas Motor Speedway
3545 Lone Star Circle. texasmotorspeedway.com. 817-215-8500.
Stage and Theater
Amphibian Stage Productions
Comedian-in-Residence: Aparna Nancherla, May 29-June 3
Hedda Gabler, May 31-June 3
120 S. Main St. amphibianstage.com. 817.923.3012.
Bass Performance Hall
525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817.212.4300.
Matilda, June 13-18
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, May 25 - June 10
Semifinal Recitals Round, June 1-5 Final Concertos Round, June 7-10 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817.212.4300.
Casa Manana
Rock of Ages: June 3-11
3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.
Circle Theatre
King O’ The Moon: June 15 - July 15
230 W. Fourth St. circletheatre.com. 817.877.3040.
Hip Pocket Theatre
Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe: June 2-25
1950 Silver Creek Rd. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.
TCU Theatre Main Stage Series
2800 S. University Dr. theatre.tcu.edu/series/ main_stage. 817.257.7625.
Jubilee Theatre
506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411. Having Our Say, May 26 - June 25
Rose Marine Theater
Film screening of Las Marthas: June 4 1440 N. Main St. artesdelarosa.org. 817.624.8333.
Stage West
The Aliens: May 4 - June 4
Sex With Strangers: June 22 - July 23 821 W. Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817.784.9378.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 1300 Gendy St. stolenshakespeareguild.org. 817.988.2058.
A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Fri.Sat. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Tickets: $20 plus tax. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub, Ongoing
Spicy run. Run the Trinity Trails before participating in a jalapeño-eating contest on
There are various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. Thursdays 8:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Saturdays, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com/fortworth. 817.877.5233.
The Wondercrust Movie Watchers Club, last Thursday of every month
Comedy group “Shut Up and Prance” hosts the show where comedians and some guests perform live commentary over old movies. Free popcorn and a theme alcoholic shot per movie. The show is free for anyone over 21 starting at 9 p.m. The Grotto Bar. 517 University Dr. 817.882.9331.
Other Attractions and Events
Jalapeño Half Marathon, June 25
After a run through the Trinity Trails, participate in a jalapeno-eating contest with free beer from Rabbit Hole Brewing. 395 Purcey St. mellew.com/jalapeno.
Martin House Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Thursday and Saturdays
Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10 tour and tasting admission. Thu. 6-8 p.m., Sat. 2-5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. martinhousebrewing.com. 817.222.0177. Wild Acre Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Saturdays
The taproom is open to the public on Saturdays from 2-6 p.m for $15. Wild Acre Brewing Co. 1734 E. El Paso St., Ste. 190. wildacrebrewing. com. 817.882.9453.
Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Wednesdays and Saturdays
There is 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. Wed. 5–7:30 p.m., Sat. 1–3 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing. com. 817.810.9266.
A final bow. “The Aliens,” a play about two friends who connect with a lonely high school student through music, closes at Stage West on June 4.
Photo by Evan Woods.
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com. 817.810.9266.
Fort Worth Ghosts Bus Tour, Thursdays –Saturdays
Visit the haunts of mysterious ghosts from long ago and local well-known ghosts who cannot seem to find their rest. Before the tour, enjoy wine or beer at Grand Cru. The tours start at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and last for about an hour and a half from Thu. - Sat. Acre Distillery. 1309 Calhoun St. fwghostbus.com. 817.812.6963. Vintage Railroad: Trinity River Ride,
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. 3:15-4:15 p.m. $6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa.com/grapevine_vintage_railroad. 817.410.3123.
Revolver Brewing Tour and Tastings, Saturdays
Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, food, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon-3 p.m. Admission is $10 for everyone over 18 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing.com. 817.736.8034.
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. Nutt House Historic Hotel. 119 E. Bridge St. granburytours.com. 817.559.0849.
Stockyards Walking Tours, Daily
The Wrangler Walking Tour includes historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets: $5-$7. Stockyards Station. 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation. com/attractions/historical-walking-tours. 817.625.9715.
Zumba in the Plaza, every other Saturday Free Zumba classes in Sundance Square Plaza are open to all levels. Classes are from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sundance Square Plaza. 201 Main St., Ste. 700. sundancesquare.com/events/sundancesquare-zumba. 817.255.5700.
Yoga in the Plaza, every other Saturday Yoga classes for all levels are held in Sundance Square Plaza by the Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA. Classes start at 8:30 a.m. Sundance Square Plaza. 201 Main St., Ste. 700. sundancesquare.com/events/sundance-squareyoga. 817.255.5700.
Botanical Research Institute of Texas Tours, Ongoing
Lace up your sneakers and learn about BRIT’s past, present and future - research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Free. Thu. 1:30 p.m., first Sat. of each month 10:30 a.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Dr. brit.org. 817.332.4441.
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 23 specialty gardens. Open daily from dawn until dusk. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.392.5510.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, Ongoing
The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. East Exchange Avenue in front of the Livestock Exchange Building. fortworth.com/the-herd.
Fort Worth Nature Center & 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. Refuge: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.
Fort Worth Water Gardens, Ongoing
Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the five-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free. 1502 Commerce St. 817.392.7111.
Fort Worth Zoo, Ongoing
The Fort Worth Zoo has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing more than 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open at 10 a.m. daily. Tickets: adults (13+), $14; children (3–12), $10; children (2 and under) free; seniors (65+) $10. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
River Legacy Living Science Center, Ongoing
The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Ongoing Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 8 p.m. Tickets: $13.50-$27.50.121 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsrodeo.com. 817.625.1025.
Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show, Ongoing
A historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show featuring trick roping, shooting, riding among other performances. Every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Adult $18.50. Child $11.50. Senior $14.50. Reserved $21.50. Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsrodeo.com. 817.625.1025. or 1.888.COWTOWN.
Strike up the band. Seventeen nights of live concerts and fireworks will take place in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden from June 2-July 8.
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This year there will be EOE awards in 13 categories. Finalists from each category will be featured in a future issue of FW Inc.
Anyone can nominate an exceptional entrepreneur – you can even nominate yourself. Nominations for the 2018 EOE Awards open June 5 and run through Sept. 22. For more details on the award and to nominate an outstanding entrepreneur today, go to fwtx.com/fwinc/eoe.
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Culinary ventures in and around town
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What's better than pizza? Bacon on top of pizza. Turn the page to check out Jessica Llanes' review of Cork & Pig Tavern.
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A Tastemaker's Tavern
As Cork & Pig Tavern approaches its one-year mark in the former AF&B space, Executive Chef Felipe Armenta continues to wow patrons with a stellar menu of wood-fired pizzas, pub favorites and an outstanding selection of hickory-smoked meats.
| by Jessica Llanes | photography by Alex Lepe |
VISITORS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH AF&B WILL RECOGNIZE MANY DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT HAVE CARRIED OVER INTO THE NEW SPACE, including the retro, black-andwhite tiled floors, its open kitchen and the eye-catching bar area, which remains a focal point. Cork & Pig manages to look sleek but with a warmer feel than its predecessor, however, thanks to low lighting and the candle-like glow of oversized chandeliers above the bar.
At 9 p.m. on a Thursday night, the
patio is still busy, and the energy inside is relaxed yet spirited with an eclectic crowd. The hostess is friendly and accommodating, and the servers are knowledgeable about menu preparations and happy to answer questions. In fact, they are very enthusiastic about their menu, and it turns out, with good reason.
What We Liked: The patio is a little on the small side for larger groups but is dog friendly, at least when we visited.
What We Didn’t: The atmosphere is upscale and modern, but we found the EDM soundtrack a little too Dallas and out of step with the overall vibe of the restaurant.
Pig. For starters, we try the Deviled Eggs with Pancetta ($5). The filling is a delicious combination of herby and mustardy, balanced by the smokiness of the bacon. The Crispy Calamari ($12) is delicately battered and very tender — definitely one of the better renditions of the dish I’ve tried in Fort Worth. The hot Crab & Parmesan Dip ($12), served with slices of warm, toasted bread, was rich and cheesy, but I would have loved it more with a bigger crab-forward flavor.
Our Recommendations: Check out happy hour, where full-size appetizers are half price and pizzas are just $8.
Cork & Pig’s wood-fired pizzas came highly recommended, but we decided to go off the beaten path. One of the all-stars of the menu is the Carolina Pork
Ribs ($19). The hickory-smoked ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and slathered in a house-made, golden mustard barbecue sauce that may make you question your Texan allegiance. Pair them with a side of mac and cheese, made with eight different cheeses, or the Brussels sprouts slaw with pecans for an complete meal.
Another winner is the Panzanella Steak salad ($18). A generous portion of filet is served with house greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, peas, golden raisins and Ciabatta croutons, but what makes
this salad great is the fresh burrata cheese topper and the citrusy house vinaigrette. The filet came out medium rare — as ordered — and unbelievably tender.
Perhaps the biggest surprise heavy hitter of the night was the French Dip sandwich ($17), which is made with shaved, house-smoked prime rib, Gruyere and served with a velvety au jus. The only disappointment was the Scottish Salmon ($24), which we found bland and a little on the fishy side.
To finish the evening, we tried a dense
and decadent slab of Mexican Chocolate Cake ($8), which has a thick layer of chocolate-walnut icing and is served with a scoop of cinnamon and coconut-dusted vanilla ice cream. But my favorite option is the Tres Leches cake ($8), piled high with whipped cream, drizzled with dulce de leche and served with an assortment of fresh berries.
With restaurants like Pacific Table and Press Café under Chef Felipe’s belt, it isn’t surprising that Cork & Pig has become a gem in West 7th dining.
Tres Leches cake
Carolina Pork RibsSides of corn and mac and cheese
Deviled eggs
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New Digs, Same Sizzle
For more than 15 years, Mercury Chop House has situated itself on the list of downtown Fort Worth’s swankiest steakhouses. With its new vibe and relocation to the base of The Tower six months ago, does Mercury still have the chops?
| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair | photography by Alex Lepe |
DEDICATED TO RETAINING ITS CLASSIC MENU OFFERINGS AND LOYAL CLIENTELE, Mercury Chop House recently played in the game of musical restaurants happening right now in the city. With Waters taking over its former location at 301 Main St., Mercury
Chop House slid into the corner spot at the base of The Tower at Taylor and Fourth streets. Hopefully, it can break the curse at this site where the Vault and Vivo 53 found little success.
Owner Zack Moutaouakil invested $300,000 in the five-week remodel of the 4,300-squarefoot space, adding panels of mahogany wood on the slanted support columns to create intimate dining niches for guests. A handsome curved granite-topped bar was also added, and the installation of carpet warmed up the previously cold environment. Moutaouakil brought along long-time piano player, Danny Burgess, who croons for guests in the evening.
The Zack Attack was delivered 10 minutes after being ordered and consisted of dressed romaine and spinach, avocado, chopped tomatoes, a quartered hard-boiled egg, two chilled shrimp and small pile of jumbo lump crabmeat. I appreciated the house-made dressing and crisp greens but was disappointed with the freshness of the seafood. The shrimp was slightly rubbery. After sampling a small piece of the crab, I elected to avoid it all together.
What We Liked: Entrees are elegant and perfectly prepared.
What We Didn’t: The seafood on the salad was disappointing, and the daytime ambiance was lacking.
Our Recommendations: You can’t go wrong with any of the cuts of steak or hearty entrees.
A late lunchtime visit midweek gave my dining companion and me the restaurant to ourselves. Greeted immediately and led to an attractive booth, our sharply dressed server worked diligently through the entire dining process to accommodate our every request. It was evident that he had spent his career in the fine-dining service industry, and he likely has worked at Mercury Chop House for years, as Moutaoukil reports all of his staff returned.
We selected a bottle of crisp sauvignon blanc from the Marlborough region, and at the same time ordered what our server told us was among the most popular menu items, the Zack Attack Salad ($16.95).
By the time we had finished our salad, there was still no sign of the bottle of wine we’d ordered. We were informed that they were out (big pet peeve of mine) and would be bringing a comparable bottle. The replacement wine from California really had no similarity to what we’d ordered except for the price. Having tried the steaks at Mercury Chop House many times over the years and always being satisfied, I strayed from the norm and ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu ($16.95). A generous portion of tender and moist chicken breasts were stuffed with prosciutto and Swiss cheese and served with velvety mashed potatoes and mixed steamed vegetables. From presentation and preparation to portion and quality of ingredients, this dish was flawless.
For dessert we shared the Chocolate Roulade ($11), a flourless chocolate rollup cake filled with whipped chocolate mousse. Made in-house, the divine sweet treat was rich and decadent.
Overall, the experience was outside of what I normally expect when dining at Mercury Chop House. It could be chalked up to the atypical timing for a lunch visit, a shift change or a late wine delivery. Despite the hang-ups, however, the food and service for the most part are still stellar at this long-time mainstay.
“Pie-Eyed” Takes on a New Meaning
| by Linda Blackwell Simmons |
HE’S
HERE
SIX DAYS A WEEK, GREETING PATRONS,
MANAGING THE KITCHEN, AND ENJOYING THE CUSTOMERS WHO LOVE HIS CUISINE. Mike Smith, owner of Paris Coffee Shop on Fort Worth’s Southside, has been at it since 1965, when he took over duties from his father, who was ill. The restaurant opened in 1926 on the empty lot across Hemphill but moved to its current location in 1975. The café caters to an early morning motley crew – coffee lovers in business suits and medical scrubs, to a mid-morning older crowd, then on to lunch with a combination of both. It’s hard to decide what the specialty is, but a classic favorite has to be the homemade pies. And Mike (known by his employees as “Grandma Mike” due to his pie-making skills) starts his day early.
Writer’s note: I met with Mike three times to write this piece, and each time I was ready to walk out the door, I received a hug and heard the words, “Wanna a piece of pie to go?”
3 a.m.
Up and at ‘em six mornings a week. Dress, brush teeth, kiss my love, Ginger, goodbye. Ginger used to help at the café, but one day she simply hung up her apron and said she was going home. She was done. She’s made few appearances since that day.
3:30 a.m.
Arrive at the restaurant, light the fires, turn on the ovens, make coffee, and decide which pies to make that day. I’m there by myself for about an hour, so it’s a good time to enjoy the quiet. I can “think” when I’m baking.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
Time to turn on the charm. Savory, creamy, piping hot, the pies are ready. Yes, a few breakfast lovers do eat pie this early. Step back to the kitchen to make sure eggs, bacon, and gravy are underway, and that waffle-making is ready to go. It’s not just about the pies, you know.
8 a.m.
Greet customers. Crowd becomes dense. My waitresses are usually running so I assist in seating. Chat with regulars. Get to know the “newbies.” Go back to kitchen to ensure all is running smoothly.
10:30 a.m.
Begin preparing for lunch, get steam table ready, discuss any issues with my chefs.
11:30 a.m.
3 p.m.
Wish my workers a nice rest of day as they exit the front door.
4 p.m.
Doors open. Greet customers as they enter. I know most of the names of these “early birders.”
Greet lunch customers, many of whom have limited time.
Noon
Chat with my regular counter customers. I try not to ignore my counter customers. However, some prefer not to chat; that’s why they sit at the counter.
1:30 p.m.
Crowd winds down. Return calls. Look over pie orders for the next day.
2:30 p.m.
Write checks. Close down kitchen, oversee cleaning of tables and floors. Replenish salt and pepper and condiment containers. Ensure all is spotless for following morning.
Check inventory for food, cleaning supplies, and a variety of other items needed for the next day. This hour may seem early to close, but remember, I’ve been at it for 13 hours already. As the restaurant owner, my job is lengthy – shopper, salesman, chef, server, busser, accountant, and sometimes even dishwasher and floor sweeper — and hiring and firing workers, and sometimes counselor to both. (Mike smiles as he speaks. It’s evident he loves every minute, well –maybe almost every minute.)
6 p.m.
Dinner with my love. Ginger, please – cook something other than what I serve all day.
8 p.m.
Sweet dreams –perhaps of some new bodacious pie recipe?
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ARLINGTON/MID-CITIES
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $
BJ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 E. Interstate 20, 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 11am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11ammidnight, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-1am, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$
Humperdink's Restaurant And Brewery
700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$
J Gilligan's Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11ammidnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; drafthouse open nightly 11am-2am $
Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20 Frontage Rd., 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$
No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344. 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; closed Sun. $
Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.801.5541. Closed Mon.-Tues.; 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Fri.; 10:30am2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-2pm Sun. $-$$
Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$
BURLESON
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-2pm lunch and 5pm9pm dinner Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $ Dalton's Corner Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$ The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-8pm Sun. $$
COLLEYVILLE
Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $
Trio New American Cafe 8300 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 104, 817.503.8440. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. BYOB. $$
FORT WORTH
Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$
MAX’s Wine Dive recently added some new items to its rotating menu that include wild salmon with dill compound butter, English peas and asparagus risotto, and Spicy Coconut
Quail Wings made with crispy coconut curry marinated quail legs and honey red chili garlic sauce. The additions were created by all of MAX’s chefs, including Fort Worth's Jenna Kinard. Bon Appétit! maxswinedive.com/ fort-worth-west-7th-st
La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Le Cep 3324 W. 7Th St., 817.900.2468. 5:30pm-10pm Tues., Wed., Sat.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Thurs.-Fri. $$$$ FORT WORTH
La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am10pm daily $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., Ste. 101A, Hurst, 817.788.5110. Other location: 129 E. Olive St., Keller, 817.337.3204. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $
Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $
Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-
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The Vine Greek Taverna 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. $
Indian FORT WORTH
Route 66 100 E Altamesa Blvd. 469.605.9684. 11am-9pm every day. Buffet every day, specials at dinner. $$
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002, 11am-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.Mon. $
La Perla 910 Houston St., 817.882.8108, 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thurs.; 4pm-2am Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Los Asaderos 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399, 11am10pm Mon.; Closed Tues.; 11am-10pm Wed.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511, 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828, 10:30am-9pm Sun.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300, 11am-9pm Tues.-
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Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600, 10:30am9pm Sun.; 10:30am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444, 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426, 11am-10pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $
The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226, 11am-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $
Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535, 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am10pm Sun. $$ Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.731.4241. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Revolver Taco Lounge 2418 Forrest Park Blvd, 817.820.0122, 11am-10pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $$ - $$$$ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124, 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944, 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $$ Salsa Limon 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435, 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; 2916 W. Berry St. 817.675.2519, 7am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 7am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 8am-8pm Sun. $ Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $
Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$
GRAPEVINE / SOUTHLAKE / COLLEYVILLE
J.R.’s Steak and Grill 5400 State Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$
Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$
partingshot
THIS STATELY, 67-FOOT-TALL STRUCTURE MADE FROM CORTEN STEEL STANDS RESOLUTELY OUTSIDE THE MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH, to which our staff awarded the Best Museum crown this year. The work’s name is Vortex, sculpted by California-born artist Richard Serra and acquired by The Modern in 2002. But its grandiose stature and sweeping, rust-colored design aren’t all that make Vortex so fascinating. The real magic happens when you step inside and look up to the sky above through a small opening at the top of the sculpture. Then, clap your hands or say a word, and listen to the sounds reverberate against the metal.
