Fort Worth Magazine - June 2018 by fwtx

Fort Worth Magazine’s annual Best Of Party

Come and get jiggy with us as we celebrate the ‘90s and FortWorth Magazine’s 20th birthday at our annual Best Of Party! Here’s your chance to look ﬂy in your favorite Doc Martens, overalls, bling and fur hats while you enjoy music, drinks, and food from our Best Of winners.

Here’s the 4-1-1

WHEN: Friday, June 1, 6 - 10 p.m.

WHERE: Whiskey Ranch, the new home of Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. 4250 Mitchell Blvd., Fort Worth 76119

TICKETS: General Admission - $45, VIP - $65, VIP lounge area - $1,000 for 10 tickets

MUSIC: Station 9D and Kyser

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Look adventure in the eye at the all-new African Savanna !

Get up close with our herd of reticulated giraffes as you handfeed these elegant creatures. From a breath away, watch one of the most highly endangered mammals on earth, the southern black rhino. And be nose-to-nose with our amusing hippos, whose underwater viewing exhibit will plunge you beneath a flowing African river. Get closer to these and more ... only at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Best of Fort Worth

It’s ﬁnally here — the much-anticipated list of the Best of Fort Worth. Passionate voters came out in full force to support new places, old favorites and all the things they love in our city. Here, we celebrate them all — and, also, get to know the face behind the place. It’s the people, after all, that make Fort Worth, well, the best.

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Home of Dreams 2018: Westlake Our Home of Dreams takes extra steps for its owner’s health and wellness. Here’s how.

by Scott Nishimura

The Loaded Cheese Fries from Fred’s Texas Cafe were named Editors’ Pick for Best Fries.

A Smarter Way To Pack.

Our Eagle Creek® Pack-It System helps you save room in any bag so you can pack more in, more efficiently – no shifting, no wrinkling no cramming. Shop this collection and more during our Travel Sale, now through June 24th.

Fits an entire routine + room to pamper

For those shoes you had too much fun in

Holds more Hawaiian shirts than your heart can handle

Compact never seemed so roomy

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On the Charts Sophomore slump? Not so for a favorite local musician who comes up big — again.

Growing Pains An increase in West Seventh-area crime prompts the city to take action.

Fort Worthian A karate grand master with a knack for good deeds.

She’s Got Texas Covered It started with one scarf, a Facebook post, then bam — learn about the locally designed accessory that’s trending around Texas.

How to Dress Like a Local

Locally made and locally loved brands. Wear ‘em if you’re a true Fort Worthian.

Soak Up the Good Life Take a dip in nature’s spa.

Aw Shucks! Some families spend their savings on a house or a car. Nick and Lucy Brown spent theirs on Mexican street corn, and it’s paying off.

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Over the Moon Mediterranean fare at 600 calories or less? Yes, please.

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The Sweet Spot

Three fruity and ﬂoral sweet treats to try at home.

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The Feed Lots of moves in Mexican food are happening this month, from new agua fresca ﬂavors to food trucks going brick-and-mortar.

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Restaurant Listings A comprehensive guide to area restaurants.

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146. Ten Things to Do This Month Pat Green, Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band — here’s a heads-up on a country music festival you need to know about.

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128. Junior League Sustainers, Medicine Ball

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192. Beware the splash zone.

Party With the Best

» When you do a certain story every year, you’re constantly looking for ways to reinvent it, make it interesting and show something new. So we sat down to talk about Best Of many months ago with the goal of highlighting it in a whole new light. And then we realized, it’s not about us. Let’s get out of the way and show the winners. The people. Not just the owners and the chefs, but the baristas and the bartenders and those who make these places tick. So, that’s what you’ll ﬁnd in our Best Of feature this year: a list of the best of the best in food and drink, nightlife, services, shopping, and people and culture. Plus images of the people who make them so damn good. But make sure that you do more than just look at the pretty pictures because there are hundreds of winners who were not photographed (hey, there are only so many hours in a day).

Throughout the list, you’ll ﬁnd the old — Joe T’s; the new — Ampersand, Hooky, Taco Master, etc.; and a few that went away for a while and came back again — La Familia. Sadly, you’ll also ﬁnd some that aren’t here anymore — Artisan’s Haven, The Burning Hotels.

And many of these wins are thanks to you, our reader. Y’all’s votes poured in,

ON THE COVER: Hungry? Join the club. Biscuits are having a bit of a moment in Fort Worth, so we naturally gravitated to Best Brunch winner, Hot Box Biscuit Club, for something delicious. The cover girl? Paris Hilton. No, really. Hot Box Biscuit Club named this sandwich the “Paris Hilton…That’s Hot.” It’s a nod to the signature hot sauce on the dish. “We actually have a chef friend that says that Paris Hilton phrase all the time,” says chef Sarah Hooton, who launched Hot Box Biscuit Club with fellow chef Matt Mobley in late 2016. The secret to the dish is the “#tastydust” — 18 herbs and spices on a sugar cane-brined fried chicken, plus honeybutter, stacked on a buttermilk biscuit.

Over the last year and a half, Hot Box Biscuit Club has sent droves of overstuffed patrons out the door after overwhelmingly satisfying brunches. The doors change from time to time as brunches are held at various locations — pop-up style. But, the hardest part is getting an invite. Those on the email list drool waiting for brunch announcements, and spots usually ﬁll up just minutes later. Want a chance to save a seat? Sign up for the email list at hotboxbiscuitco.com.

in droves, giving us our annual glimpse of the state of the city. We are happy to report that the state of the city is strong.

One more programming note: You’ll notice on page 12 that we are throwing it back to 1999 — our ﬁrst June issue. In December of this year, Fort Worth Magazine will celebrate 20 years of publishing. We’re almost drinking age. Happy birthday to us! So, to celebrate, well, us, we will be counting down for the next six months, showcasing our covers and peeking inside to see what life in Fort Worth was like then. It wasn’t that long ago, but the contents of each issue make it feel like eons.

You’ll hear more about our anniversary over the months to come. But, for now, thanks for sticking with us.

You’re the best. No, really.

Kendall Louis Executive Editor KdllLi

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We ofﬁcially immortalized our Best Of competition this year, thanks to these killer brass rings from Snash Jewelry. The team popped these bad boys on winners’ hands all over town, snapping photos for our Instagram page (@fwtxmag). Visit snashjewelry.com to customize your own.

Have any corrections? Comments? Concerns? Send to Executive Editor Kendall Louis at klouis@fwtexas.com.

COMING NEXT MONTH »

The Fort Worth Bucket List

» Whether it be Otomi-inspired scarves ( page 27 ), items that show off Fort Worth pride ( page 30 ), or brands based right here at home ( page 34 ), fashion stylist and writer Jenny B.

Davis shows us how to dress like a local. Get to know our newest style contributor.

What are some of your favorite places to shop around Fort Worth? I always covet a million things at You Are Here, and I recently bought my daughter a pretty sundress at Birdie + James. I love what Rebecca Avant creates at Mayfair. She has a really distinctive design POV, and everything she does stays true to her aesthetic. She’s a beacon of individuality in a generic landscape of chevron and fringe.

How would you describe your personal style? Eclectic and accessorized. If I looked like the models I dressed, I would wear head-to-toe Marni all day, every day. Alas, I have the proportions of a hobbit, so I have to be careful with pattern and color. Accessories are my sartorial salvation. I collect modern statement necklaces, especially from European labels like Marni, Lanvin and Loewe. I also love whimsical minaudières. I have evening bags shaped like a rabbit, a Champagne bottle, a stop sign and more.

So, what items do we absolutely need to have in our wardrobes this summer? It’s tricky to rock runway styles in Texas because it’s so hot, but one trend with traction is the chunky-soled sneaker. Think of it as an aesthetic anchor for a breezy sundress or rompers. Early adopters will wear Balenciaga or Louis Vuitton, but for fashionistas on a budget, I recommend Buffalo London x Opening Ceremony.

Going to photoshoot after photoshoot with our Best Of winners also means trying the best food and meeting the people who make our city, well, the best. Who had that job this month? Our art director, Ayla Haynes.

Any one thing all of the Best Of winners had in common? Each have an inspiring story behind their business.

You came back to the office nerding out quite a bit about B&B Butchers’ bacon. Give us the details. After the shoot, Chef Tommy was very nice and offered us to stay and try his World Famous Bacon. Guys, it’s famous for a reason. It was the thickest cut of bacon I’ve ever seen, drenched in the most decadent truffle–infused honey. They sell a kit in their market so you can make it at home, and I did about five hours later. But, I’m no Chef Tommy.

Anything funny happen during a shoot?

At Lumi Snow, I got to meet Cody and Lia’s 5-year-old son, Lincoln. He gave me the grand tour, including the bathrooms, and told me all about his marketing plan for after this issue is published. He informed me that he was his parents’ “silent partner,” and I believe him, 100 percent. But, he’s not that silent.

VOLUME 21, NUMBER 06, JUNE 2018

owner/publisher hal a. brown

associate publisher diane ayres

editorial

executive editor kendall louis

creative director craig sylva

art director spray gleaves, ayla haynes

advertising art director ed woolf

associate editor samantha calimbahin

photographer olaf growald

contributing writers scott nishimura

style contributor jenny b. davis

travel writer kyle whitecotton

column writer hugh savage

proofreader sharon casseday

illustrator charles marsh

editorial interns sheila ellis, erin pinkham

advertising sales director brian ritenour x151

advertising account supervisor gina burns-wigginton x150

senior account executive marion c. knight x135

account executive will epps x155

account executive rachael lindley x140

account executive erin buck x129

account executive tammy denapoli x141

director of events & marketing

natasha freimark x158

digital marketing & development director robby kyser

corporate

chief financial officer charles newton

founding publisher mark hulme

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Time Warp

This December Fort Worth Magazine will celebrate 20 years of publishing. We’re starting the countdown now with a look back at our ﬁrst June cover, published in 1999. The commemorative issue celebrated Fort Worth’s 150th anniversary by highlighting some of the movers and shakers who helped shape the city. The cover itself is quite a throwback, but it’s the copy in a Professional Proﬁle for Charter Communication that really puts the last 20 years in perspective.

“So what does the future hold for cable customers in Fort Worth?” it reads. “One trend [George] Rosenhart [regional vice president of marketing for Charter] foresees is the convergence of computers and television. ‘Someday soon our customers will be able to watch their favorite show and send an email to Aunt Sally while they watch — all through the same device,’ he said.”

OUR PERSONAL BEST

We asked some of our staff about a few of their favorite things in and around town.

TAMMY DENAPOLI, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Best spot for a business meeting?

Everyone that knows me, knows I love being outdoors; the Sundance Square Pavilion provides the perfect setting to be both indoors and outdoors. The large windows/ doors that surround the Pavilion can open so you have the feel for outdoors but cover from the hot Texas sun.

OLAF GROWALD, PHOTOGRAPHER

What’s your favorite spot to photograph in the city?

I love exploring Fort Worth’s older areas

of the city. One area comes to mind: the Near Southside/South Central Fort Worth. The older the area, the better. It’s really cool to find the original construction workers’ graffiti or old faded signs and advertisements that were hand painted on the exteriors.

SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

What’s the best specialty coffee drink you’ve had in Fort Worth?

The Ponce de Leon from Craftwork Coffee Co. was amazing. The orange zest and cinnamon really set it apart. But, it went away when the fall menu did, so I’m sad.

ERIN BUCK, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

What’s your favorite thing about your hometown of Arlington? My favorite thing about Arlington has to be the ballpark — or Rangers Stadium, as we called it growing up. Not only am I still a Rangers fan, but I was there the night Nolan Ryan struck out his 5000th hitter on Aug. 22, 1989.

IT’S PARTY TIME

Don’t miss our biggest event of the year. Celebrate all your Best Of favorites June 1 at Whiskey Ranch. This year, we’re dialing it back to the ’90s — so Doc Martens, overalls and bling are a must. Buy tickets now. If you make it out, don’t forget to tag your photos and videos with the hashtag: #BestofFWparty fwtx.com/bestof

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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CITY | BUZZ | PEOPLE | TRENDS

» On the Charts. Sometimes Fort Worthians — people, labels, brands, etc. — get so big that they transcend our Best Of list. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 »

continued from page 17 » That’s the status Leon Bridges has reached. Plus, much, much more. The soul singer graced our cover in May 2015 and has since gone from loved local singer to nationally acclaimed musical artist. Let us count the ways. His album “Coming Home,” reached No. 6 on the Billboard Charts and was nominated for a 2015 Grammy for Best R&B Album. His music video for “River” was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award. He was the featured musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in December of 2015. He appeared on the season 48 premiere of “Sesame Street.” And his song “River” hit the small screen on HBO’s Emmy-winning “Big Little Lies,” starring Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.

And, oh yeah. He released his sophomore album “Good Thing” in May. On the album, where Bridges mixes R&B influences in with his signature soul sound, he croons about his family’s move to Fort Worth in his song “Georgia to Texas.” “Left ATL for the Texas way … we drove 20 East in my daddy’s ’88.”

Rolling Stone’s Joe Levy said of the album, “…the skin-to-skin makeup sex ballad ‘Mrs.’ and the free-ranging autobiographical narrative ‘Georgia to Texas’ [Bridges’ second tribute to his mom in as many albums] show how expansive and individual Bridges can be, even as he guns for the charts.”

Gunning for the charts paid off. “Good Thing” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

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number of Fort Worth ISD schools

that will offer

free breakfast and lunch

to children this summer. The program

is open Mondays - Thursdays, June 6 through June 27, to children 18 and under, and doesn’t require enrollment in any summer program.

Growing Pains

» BUSINESSES OPEN AND CLOSE AND OPEN AND CLOSE IN THE WEST SEVENTH AREA. But, bars, they just open and stay open. The city reports that trend led to a 38 percent increase in overall crime in the area from 2015 to 2017. Most of the crimes — the majority of which are vehicle burglaries, fights and public intoxications — occur between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. “The situation is dangerous and could get out of control,” said assistant city manager Fernando Costa. “Doing nothing is not an option. We must do something of significance to protect public safety.”

Voters approved a 2018 bond program that will improve the rightof-way from the Trinity River

west to University Drive. Proposed improvements include upgraded traffic and pedestrian signals and railroad crossings, shared bus/bike lanes, a landscaped median, mid-block crosswalks with pedestrian islands, and sidewalk and street light improvements. The cost is expected to be about $1 million. Construction will begin in November 2018 and is expected to be complete in May 2019.

The West Seventh Restaurant and Bar Association is also working to address the loud mutters of complaints about the area’s parking. Under a new agreement, 400 spaces of free parking will be available 24 hours a day beginning in early August.

Likewise, the city will install up to 250 parking meters in July in and around the area.

Trinity Metro’s rebranded bus, “The Dash,” will also look to alleviate parking woes in March of next year. Five electric buses, operating from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on weekdays and until 12:30 a.m. on weekends, will link Currie Street to downtown and the Intermodal Transportation Center. Trinity Metro will fund 75 percent, and the City of Fort Worth has committed $150,000 per year for three years.

Will you please return the map when you’re done? We have a very limited budget, and we’re running low.”

» This was the request we heard at the front desk on a recent visit to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. It seemed reasonable but also a little sad. A new task force, created to help the Botanic Garden fix budgeting issues, proposes that a general admission fee could help relieve some of the burden. All other major botanic gardens in the nation have general admission fees or parking fees. Currently Fort Worth has neither (only the Japanese Gardens requires an entry fee).

But that might change soon. The task force is recommending a $12 admission fee for adults, $8 for children and seniors, with no parking fee. This could result in $3.7 million annually.

Even that only does a small part in fixing the problem. The Garden currently has $1.5 million in yearly unmet operational needs and is at least $15 million behind in capital repairs.

With a budget of $4.4 million, 58 percent of the garden’s budget is provided by the city, 39 percent is through sup-

port groups and 3 percent is donated. By comparison, the Dallas Arboretum had a 2017 operating budget of more than $24 million with more than 41,000 memberships. The Dallas Arboretum also charges $15 per person for entry and $15 per car. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden doesn’t have a membership program, but even the Japanese Garden, which does offer society membership, only touts less than 1,000 members.

Members of the public voiced their concerns at a meeting May 14. “There were a lot of folks that were concerned about an admission fee and the impact that might have on some of our demographic,” said Fort Worth Botanic Garden director Bob Byers. “There was another large segment of the group that was very concerned about some of the information we’ve been trying to get people to understand about the long-term funding problem.”

The task force is expected to make a recommendation to the city council for a vote before October.

The Rose Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Jamie Cashion

Karate grand master

BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN

From surviving burns to the face while serving as a volunteer firefighter at age 16, to spending years perfecting his craft as a martial artist, Jamie Cashion is a tough guy.

But he’s also a nice guy. With a friendly Southern accent and energetic personality, Cashion is big on giving back to the community. He’s still a reserve firefighter, serves as an emergency medical responder, and teaches — giving free self-defense seminars at places like Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth and karate lessons in churches through Christian Soldiers Karate.

In April, Cashion’s life story prompted a panel of 10th-degree black belts to promote him from seventh-degree black belt … to ninth, making him a grand master.

And you can bet he’s still kicking. Cashion sat down with Fort Worth Magazine to talk karate, what it takes to become a grand master — and the unusual hobby he takes on during the winter.

Q. In your arsenal of karate moves, which one’s your favorite?

A. Turn back kick. It is one of the most powerful, tactical kicks you can do that is very sneaky.

Q. What’s one of the hardest moves out there in the karate world?

A. Tornado kick was always difficult for me … It’s basically you’re spinning in the air, and you’re doing an aerial kick with your rear leg.

Q. Do you know how to do it?

A. I know how to do it, but due to a back

surgery, I dare not now try it. Any time you are in the air, you are not grounded, which takes away power. It really is simply a very pretty kick you would see in a movie but not one that would save your life on the streets.

Q. Walk us through your typical training session.

A. I warm up by running, followed by 15 minutes of stretching, do a few warm-up kicks, then I gear up and kick box. Sparring is my favorite, so it has remained my main focus.

Q. What sort of training and preparation did you have to do to become a grand master?

A. After fifth-degree black belt, your skill level will not be the same when you first got your black belt, due to age. At that point, you’re judged upon what you give back to the martial arts. Few people continue to train hard, even though I do try to kick box three to four times a month at a minimum. So, to reach your grand master level, it’s based upon your peers on when you should be promoted up.

Q. Say, got a favorite karate movie?

A. Road House. And the actor that Patrick Swayze kills in the very end of the movie [Marshall Teague], who was the evil bad guy, is a local here. He’s a great man.

Q. You’re also still a ﬁrst responder. In your experience, what’s a memory that sticks with you the most?

A. Other than getting burned as a volunteer ﬁreﬁghter at the age of 16, I would say it was when I went to Houston to help in the hurricane rescues. It is a sight that I will probably never witness again. The outpouring of love from total strangers risking their lives to save others — a tragedy truly brings people together and shows the real spirit of love.

Q. In between punches and kicks, what other things do you like to do besides martial arts?

A. My friends that know me well know that my most favorite thing is to go out in the ice storms and pull people out of the ice.

Q. Wait, what?

A. So, every time it ices, and this has been going on probably eight years, I go out, and I’ll park somewhere that’s strategic … typically off I-30 but always in Fort Worth, Parker or Tarrant County. And in any given ice storm, I pull out 20-30 people. It’s the most gratifying thing you can do. Especially when they try to give you money, they are shocked when you don’t accept it, and then you tell them to pay it forward and bless someone else. Several years ago, I came across a lady stuck partially in a ditch. The way she was stuck was very unusual, so I asked her what happened. She said a tow truck had pulled her halfway out and then told her it would be $350 to complete the pullout. She told the tow truck driver she did not have $350. He unhooked and left that 80-plus-year-old lady freezing in the ice. I understand they are trying to make a living, but who could leave somebody that’s an elderly in an ice storm? I just don’t get it.

Q. Any advice to aspiring grand masters?

A. Never give up. They say first through fifth-degree black belt, you’re taken in. From sixth to 10th, you’re giving back. But there’s a lot of cuts and bruises and thousands of hours of fighting. It’s a lot of discipline, but in my opinion, it’s the only thing you can do that can save your life. Soccer can’t, football can’t — martial arts can.

Jamie’s Essentials »

2. Jamie also knows Taekwondo. Here, his induction trophy to the All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame.

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4. Jamie’s ninth-degree black belt certiﬁcate. He’s especially proud it’s been signed by grand masters

6. Jamie’s original black belt, with nine bars indicating his ninthdegree status.

1. Jamie’s karate uniform, known as a Gi.

International Martial Arts Medal of Honor, given by the Elite Black Belt Hall of Fame.

like Pat Burleson and Allen Steen.

The Masters Hall of Fame Bushido Award.

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She’s Got Texas Covered

This Fort Worth ﬁne artist’s successful scarf design is only the beginning.

BY JENNY B. DAVIS

Fort Worth fine artist Allison Castillo finds inspiration for new work everywhere, from vibrantly colored Mexican handcrafts to translucent blue water swirling in the bath she takes after a long day. It’s a good thing, too, because Castillo’s art has never been in greater demand.

From her home studio in the city’s Colonial neighborhood, Castillo creates vibrant, abstract paintings for private clients that have ranged from local interior designers to a boutique hotel in New York City. But her most popular pieces by far – the ones popping up across social media platforms and flying off the shelves of local boutiques – are her “Texas Forever” printed scarves.

At first glance, Castillo’s custom-designed scarf fabric brings to mind Otomi embroidery, the colorful blend of fanciful animals and flowers that is the creative calling card of the Otomi people of Central Mexico. But this is no traditional pattern. Castillo has transformed the expected geometric animals into signature Lone Star symbols like horseshoes, armadillos and six-shooters. At the heart of the scarf sits the great state itself in full candy-striped glory.

sized viscose squares, and added a printed muslin draw-string pouch as its packaging.

Just before the December holidays, Castillo posted some pictures of her scarf on Facebook, shared it with some friends, and crossed her fingers. She needn’t have worried: Her initial run of 1,000 sold out in less than three months. “It blew my mind a little bit,” she says with a laugh.

To purchase the original Texas Forever scarf ($59) by Allison Castillo Designs and for a list of local retailers, visit allisoncastillodesigns.com

Castillo is a frequent visitor to Mexico (her brother and his wife own a home in Cabo San Lucas), and she describes herself as being obsessed with Otomi textiles. “They are timeless,” she says. She’d often thought that these designs would be perfect for scarves, especially if there were some sort of Texas twist. Last year, she decided to act on this idea. She designed the fabric pattern, had it printed on generously

While Castillo was surprised by the swift success of her scarves, she’s not the first in her family to earn a living with art. Her grandmother was an art teacher specializing in watercolor, and her mother for many years painted children’s murals professionally. Both actively encouraged Castillo to explore her own creativity, which she did through degrees in communication design and photojournalism and an early career

in corporate visual marketing and later graphic design. Castillo strives to create the same art-centric environment for her three children, who range in age from 14 to 5. Castillo now has begun to mix her artistic skills with business acumen. Brickand-mortars across the city have received new shipments of scarves, as did Castillo’s online store, and she has myriad new products in the planning stages (think pillows, beach towels and table linens). Soon, Allison Castillo Designs will launch an entirely new business venture called Spirit Snob, which will unite her signature print with the logos, colors and endorsements of area universities. “I am excited – I have so many ideas, and big things are happening,” she says. “And it’s all come as a result of one scarf.”

Texas Forever Otomi Inspired Scarf

Baylor Otomi Inspired BEARS

Horned Frog Otomi Inspired Scarf

HOW TO Dress Like a Local

These local labels are hometown proud, and it shows.

BY JENNY B. DAVIS

» Fort Worth is many things — a growing city, a cherished way of life, a renegade attitude (in your face, Dallas!). Sometimes, Fort Worth is something even more: an important part of a company’s brand identity. These local items are an unmistakable celebration of their Cowtown connection.

1. Chieffalo Americana Cuff Links

They may not say “Fort Worth,” but these ﬁnely sculpted brass Horned Frog cuff links speak louder than words, announcing to all the wearer’s TCU pride. It’s not hard to ﬁnd frogs in this town, but this dapper duo is designed and handmade right here by hometown haberdasher (and TCU grad) Rodger Chieffalo. $250, Chieffalo Americana. To purchase, direct message through @chieffaloamericana on Instagram.

2. W Durable Goods Logo T-Shirt

Local artisan Daniel Wright handmakes everything he sells in his store inside the historic O.B. Macaroni Building. His brand has become a way of life for many Fort Worthians who like to show support by wearing shirts with a throwback W Durable Goods logo. $25, 108 South Freeway, Ste. 110, wdurablegoods.com

3. Fort Worth Locals FW X TX Hat

The Fort Worth Locals blog has been boasting about the city’s best places to go to shop, eat, drink and see cool stuff since 2015, and it’s also the creative engine behind a diverse collection of Fort Worth-inspired gear that includes T-shirts, stickers, mugs and more for men and women, available online or in a newly opened brick-and-mortar boutique on the city’s vibrant Near Southside. $28. 1208 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 104, shopfwlocals.com

4. National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame Scarf

Wild rags and bandanas play an important role in Western wardrobing, and this colorful silk scarf celebrates the signiﬁcance. Designed exclusively for the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame by Rockmount Ranch Wear, it’s a beautiful blend of the museum’s Desert Rose logo, its signature ﬂower spur and the paisley patterning of traditional bandanas. $78, Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St., 817.336.4475, cowgirl.net ,

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Fort Clothing Co. T-shirts

The Fort Clothing Co. has been city-centric since 2013 when it was founded by two intrepid teens. Now in the capable hands of new owners (also with lots of local cred), the company remains focused on spirited shirts, hats, koozies and Croakies that celebrate the wit, wisdom and style of The Fort.

“Texas Is Better” long-sleeved shirt, $38

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1. Slate Denim & Co.

This casual-cool men’s line is brought to you by Westmoor Manufacturing, the family-owned brand that’s behind some of the biggest names in Western wear like Panhandle and Rock & Roll Denim. With style names like “Jagger” and “Cash,” it’s clear that the Slate Denim aesthetic is both country and classic. Medium Vintage Wash Jean, $198. slatedenim.com

2. Noble 31

Started by two sets of sisters who grew up together in Fort Worth, Noble 31 specializes in beautifully tailored separates structured with clean lines and strong silhouettes. Each season, the company partners with a charity that supports women, and a portion of that season’s proﬁts are given to that charity. “Carson” Top, $220. shopnoble31.com

3. Meredith Ray

Inspired by saddles and horse tack, accessories designer Meredith Ray creates classic, expertly crafted pieces like totes, clutches, crossbody bags and wallets from the ﬁnest quality exotic skins. Her summer collection, debuting in June, will be her ﬁrst to feature python. Ostrich tote, $1,895. meredithray.com

4. Lisa McConnell Jewelry Design

From her atelier-slash-art-gallery off the bricks of Camp Bowie Boulevard, Lisa McConnell creates one-of-kind jewelry and also a collection that celebrates the ofﬁcial seal of Texas. This popular wrist-wrap combines the state seal (available in silver or gold) with a custom kangaroo leather strap that’s hand-braided by a Tarrant County artisan. $250 in sterling silver, $800 in 14K gold. 3913 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.4440, lisamcconnell.com

5. Tribe Alive

This lifestyle brand was founded with a mission to elevate the lives of women in developing nations like India, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras by paying them a living wage for their work. The wide selection includes leather totes, handwoven cotton rompers, breezy midiskirts with golden buttons, plus pillows, blankets and more, all available online and in the company’s just-opened showroom and open studio on the city’s vibrant Near Southside. Coin Drop Cuff Bracelet, $42. 1455 W. Magnolia Ave., Ste. 109, tribealive.com

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Wood plays a big part in both the style and the substance of this laidback fashion accessories brand. The design of its signature ball caps are made from Great Lakes Maple and Russian Birch that are layered together using a technique common in skateboard construction, and the company plants a tree for every product that’s purchased. “5 Panel Technicolor Wood Brim Hat,” $39.99. voorusa.com

Brooke Wright Designs

Artist Brook Wright’s work is all about joy, color and Southern charm, and her playful patterns are tailor-made for the seasonal fabrics she designs for her fashion and accessories lines. From figure-friendly dresses to roomy totes, there’s always an added touch like a well-placed ruffle or a sassy tassel to make each piece extra special. “Loli” top, $104. brookwrightdesigns.com

Soak Up the Good Life

Whether it’s a rustic mountain hideaway or a lavish resort, a family getaway or a romantic rendezvous, a trip to a natural hot spring is all about soaking up the good life. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel around the world to experience it; some of the best hot springs on the planet are found in the U.S.

BY KYLE WHITECOTTON

Geothermally heated groundwater circulating deep beneath the earth occasionally makes its way up to form small pools of varying temperatures on the surface. The best of these hot springs are scattered around the world from the Cascate del Mulino in Tuscany and the Pamukkale in southwestern Turkey to the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland. And while it may seem like a modern-day luxury to bask in the steam of these natural hot springs, pools like these have been attracting people for centuries.

The high mineral content of natural hot springs is known to have

countless therapeutic benefits that boost circulation, soothe sore muscles and joints, restore breathing and improve a number of skin conditions, such as psoriasis. Even better — an extended dip in a natural hot spring is one of the best ways to unwind and calm the mind and spirit.

Some might argue that a man-made hot tub swirling with chlorine is just as good, but Mother Nature’s Jacuzzis are chemical-free and offer superior scenery. So whether you come to find relief from pain, detoxify your body or just melt away the stress of daily life, get ready to sit back and enjoy the many benefits of a hot springs soak.

Bathing at Travertine Hot Springs in Bridgeport, California.

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Travertine Hot Springs

WHITE MOUNTAINS AREA, CALIFORNIA

Leave U.S. Route 395 south of the little-known town of Bridgeport and follow a dirt road to discover a half-dozen easily reachable but surprisingly secluded California hot springs. From its source, scalding hot water cools as it pours down alien-like tufa rock formations to the pools below. The bottom of the springs is a rich gray travertine mud that makes a dip here extraordinarily unique, while an ADA-accessible cement tub near the road offers relaxation to all guests. These rustic springs are not a commercial establishment, though, so save your entrance fee, pack a bottle of wine and enjoy stunning views of the Eastern Sierra.

Chena Hot Springs Resort

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA

Popularized in the days of the gold rush when weary prospectors came to ease the pain of rheumatism caused by grueling work and hard living, Chena Hot Springs Resort is still Alaska’s most popular place to unwind. Just 56 miles northeast of Fairbanks, near the Chena River State Recreation Area, this natural lake-sized hot spring is a spacious boulder-rimmed pool hovering around 106 degrees all year. Cool off with a drink at the resort’s ice bar, or stay up late and soak beneath the blaze of the aurora borealis as this resort is positioned beneath one of the world’s most active bands of northern lights.

Dunton Hot Springs Resort

DOLORES, COLORADO

Set amid an alpine valley 8,700 feet up in the wild San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, this completely restored ghost town just over the hill from Telluride is perhaps one of the most picturesque settings one can imagine for a hot springs resort. Guests here can relish in the resort’s calcium bicarbonate hot springs from inside a restored 19th century bathhouse, beneath the stars in one of the resort’s pools or from right beside the river’s current. Best of all, the entire spread, including hand-hewn log cabins, a saloon and miles of hiking trails, can be rented for corporate getaways and weddings.

Allegheny Springs at Omni Homestead

HOT SPRINGS, VIRGINIA

Not all hot springs reside in the West. In fact, one of the most charming hot springs resorts in the country sits on a 2,000-acre spread within Virginia’s stunning Allegheny Mountains. Here, 23 U.S. presidents — including Thomas

Travertine Hot Springs

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Riverbend Hot Springs

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO

For centuries, the Native American tribes that populated southern New Mexico have considered the mineral-rich hot springs there to be sacred places with therapeutic properties. Today, Riverbend Hot Springs is the only open-air hot springs on the banks of the Rio Grande. In addition to two riverside stone pools and a cascading arrangement of five pools on the river deck, an assortment of clothing-optional private pools offer guests seclusion while overlooking the river and nearby Turtleback Mountain. To maintain a meditative vibe throughout, the resort doesn’t allow guests under 12 years old. Better yet, the pool areas are considered whisper zones, and closing time is always a silent hour.

Jefferson in 1818 — have come to experience the property’s two major hot springs. The resort’s Gentlemen’s Pool House, built in 1761, is the oldest spa structure in the U.S., and the Spa Garden is a 19th century emerald-colored pool of warm, gently bubbling spring water surrounded by a European-inspired landscape. This family-friendly getaway also offers a 2-acre water park including slides and a lazy river.

Breitenbush

Hot Springs

DETROIT, OREGON

Two hours from Portland is a unique 154-acre hot springs sanctuary surrounded by the mountains of Mount Hood National Forest. This clothing-optional retreat offers three natural stone pools (one of which is designated as the silent pool) for contemplative soaking as well as a cedar cabin steam sauna perched over geothermal water and paired with a plunging tub flowing with cold river water. Guests here can easily disconnect from digital distractions since the resort is beyond a cellphone signal and offers no internet connection. Even electricity is limited to the small amount the resort generates from the Breitenbush River.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO

Whether you’re in Steamboat Springs to make turns in the legendary champagne powder, cast a fly in the Yampa River or explore the renowned backcountry, a days-end jaunt to the hot springs is absolutely essential. And while downtown offers the larger Old Town Hot Springs, a short drive delivers the weary adventurer to the more peaceful, natural Strawberry Park Hot Springs, snuggled amid a beautiful and secluded mountain setting. Strawberry Park is family-friendly during the day and adultsonly at night, and all-night guests can even enjoy a massage before retiring to one of the resort’s rustic cabins.

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FOOD & DRINK

READER PICK:

B&B Butchers & Restaurant

Best Steakhouse

What makes the steak at B&B Butchers, the new steakhouse in The Shops at Clearfork, so good? “This freezer right here,” says executive chef John Piccolino as he shows us the windowed room that’s the size of a walk-in closet. “It’s all dry-aged, and there’s an entire Himalayan salt block.” Then he shows off a 28-pound rib-eye that he promises will be delicious, thanks to the marbling and fat. All the pride and joy can be viewed in the B&B Butcher shop, cloaked in subway tile and gingham, around the corner from the main entrance. 5212 Marathon Ave., bbbutchers.com

Best Vegetarian Dish

Any time this magazine creates a list and Spiral Diner isn’t on it, we get an earful from the restaurant’s faithful. Let’s set the record straight: We love that Fort Worth has a vegan restaurant that’s so well-regarded. And, readers love the Sweet Luv’Us Hummus Wrap — baked sweet potato, heaps of hummus, greens and avocado wrapped in a ﬂour tortilla. Or should we say “loved.” Owners Amy McNutt, James Johnston, and Lindsey Ake (here with the Cashew-Quinoa Spinach Wrap) have since taken your favorite wrap off of the menu. But, let’s hope it makes its way back soon. 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., spiraldiner.com

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Appetizer

READER PICK: Brisket Bites, Riscky’s Barbecue

2314 Azle Ave., risckys.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Carpet Bagger, B&B Butchers and Restaurant

A piece of filet mignon is topped with thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon, Cajun fried oysters, crumbled blue cheese and housemade dressing and served on the half shell for an appetizer that looks and tastes like your dreams on a platter. Trust us, you should eat it all in one big bite. 5212 Marathon Ave., bbbutchers.com

Asian

READER PICK: Shinjuku Station

711 W. Magnolia Ave., shinjuku-station.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Boun Bistro 5111 N. Beach St., Ste.180, bounbistro.com

Atmosphere

READER PICK: Brewed

Dubbed “The Locals’ Living Room,” Brewed makes waves for its rustic-hipster vibe with exposed brick, warm colors and eclectic furniture. Several living room-esque spaces make for popular spots to gather with friends and sit back with a coffee or cocktail. Or, head outside and lounge by the firepits. 801 W. Magnolia Ave., brewedfw.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Cafe Modern 3200 Darnell St., themodern.org/cafe

Bakery

READER PICK: Loft22 Cakes

106 E. Daggett Ave., loft22cakes.com

EDITORS’ PICK: SusieCakes

All reservations we had about SusieCakes being a chain (there are more than 20 locations of this West Coast bakery) went out the window when we took one bite of a chocolate cupcake. These things are simple, normal-sized cupcakes that look mini compared to the creations that come out of places like Sprinkles and

Crave. They are baked from scratch, cooked daily, filled with frosting and topped with chocolate buttercream frosting. 1621 River Run, Ste. 151, susiecakes.com

BBQ

READER PICK: Riscky’s Barbecue

Our readers piled in on Riscky’s this year, sending up Riscky’s as Fort Worth’s best barbecue. The restaurant operates from eight locations, but Azle Avenue is arguably the best. Order anything from the sliced brisket to the chopped sandwiches, rotisserie chicken and sausage, and you get the same consistent Riscky’s flavor. 2314 Azle Ave., risckys.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Angelo’s BBQ

This Fort Worth institution just celebrated its 60th year in business on St. Patrick’s Day, offering up cold, green Bud in frosted schooners to long lines of patrons. The restaurant continues to serve up chopped beef sandwiches, sliced brisket and sausage plates in its modest White Settlement Road quarters. It’s no longer cash-only; Angelo’s accepts credit cards these days. The character of the neighborhood is getting ready to change, with Panther Island pushing west toward the restaurant. What won’t change: the quintessential Cowtown experience. 2533 White Settlement Road, angelosbbq.com

Beer Selection

READER PICK: Flying Saucer

Draught Emporium

The brainchild of Shannon Wynne has grown to 15 locations in five states. Of course, our readers are partial to the one in downtown Fort Worth with its sprawling, leafy, covered patio amid Sundance Square. Become a member of the U.F.O. Club and keep track of the beers you consume, so you can one day be “immortalized” in the Saucer’s Ring of

Honor. 111 E. 3rd St., beerknurd.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Pouring Glory

Fort Worth’s South Main Village continues to grow up around Pouring Glory, the creation of longtime restaurateur Kevin Von Ehrenfried. The restaurant and bar, in a historic building refurbished by Fort Worth developer Dak Hatfield, sells more than 50 craft beers. It also offers a robust menu of appetizers, tacos, burgers and sandwiches. We love the brisket nachos, a pile of fresh-cut fries, melted cheese, chopped brisket, green onions, jalapeños, smoked bacon, and Porter barbecue and sour cream sauce. That’ll absorb the beer.

1001 Bryan Ave., pouringglory.com

Bloody Mary

READER PICK: Bread Winners

Cafe & Bakery 1612 S. University Drive, breadwinnerscafe.com

EDITORS’ PICK: FixtureKitchen and Social Lounge

401 W. Magnolia Ave., fixturefw.com

Breakfast

READER PICK:

Ol’ South Pancake House

It used to be that Ol’ South was about the only thing going on in Fort Worth’s South University Drive between Interstate 30 and the Trinity. The street has grown up around it and so have dining options at TCU and the nearby West Magnolia Avenue. But Ol’ South persists, serving up its treats 24 hours a day in a town where most restaurants roll up the carpet early and late kitchens are frustratingly hard to find. You’ll find everybody from old Fort Worth, to your neighbors, TCU kids and people who don’t look like you hanging out here. The German Pancakes and the supposedly smaller Dutch Babies version are still the signature fave. 1509 S. University Drive, olsouthpancakehouse.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Yolk

Open downtown for breakfast and lunch, Yolk likes to say it “pushes the envelope” on traditional breakfast fare. Sure, you can get a plate of eggs and bacon here. But you might also be inclined to try one of the chain restuarant’s signature dishes, like pot roast Benedict, red velvet French toast, and Yolk’s pancakes, crepes, French toast, waffles, omelets and frittatas. Yolk serves them up with specialty juices and a proprietary coffee. 305 Main St., eatyolk.com

Brewery/Distillery

READER PICK: Trinity River Distillery

Dropping in on a recent Saturday, it felt as if half of Fort Worth was visiting the distillery and its sister Wild Acre Brewing Co. next door. The two are off the beaten path, to be sure, just off of East Lancaster Avenue, east of downtown. The distillery is in the refurbished, circa 1913 Ranch Style Beans plant. The whiskey, vodka and a liqueur infused with Texas Hill Country honey are made from Texas rainwater. There’s lots to do here: Sip a glass of whiskey from the bar, play a game of pool, take a factory tour. And if you’ve got time, go next door to Wild Acre, where the customer is decidedly younger than the whiskey-drinking crowd. You can take home bottles of the beverage, too: The 80-proof Texas Silver Star Whiskey is $34.99; the 80-proof Texas Silver Star Vodka, $16.99; and the 70-proof Texas Silver Star Honey, $32.99. 1734 E. El Paso St., Ste. 130, trinityriverdistillery.com

EDITORS’ PICK: TX Whiskey – Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. This was easy. Whiskey Ranch is the site of our 2018 “Party with the Best” extravaganza. Our most recent venues have been a little tight-fitting for the throngs of fans

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READER PICK:

Lumi Snow Company

Best Ice Cream/Gelato

Owners Cody and Lia Carta fell in love with the Taiwanese concept of shaved snow while visiting family in California. Determined to bring Fort Worth the best snow cream, Cody studied under an ice-cream genius in New York before bringing his learnings back and perfecting a recipe with Lia in their home kitchen and opening a successful North Beach Street shop. Now the Cartas have perfected a recipe for edible cookie dough — sold by the pint in their new North Richland Hills store. Lia is photographed holding “The Campﬁre Classic.”

7355 N. Beach St., Ste. 141; 8245 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 110, North Richland Hills, lumisnow.com

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who show up. Whiskey Ranch has plenty of room. It seems eons ago when Leonard Firestone and Troy Robertson, founders of the successful F&R Distillery on West Vickery Boulevard in Fort Worth, unintentionally found themselves in the middle of a smackdown over whether their robust plan to convert the struggling Glen Garden Country Club – the golf course where Ben Hogan, Sandra Palmer and Byron Nelson learned the game – into a distillery and event center would be good for the slowly emerging Southeast Fort Worth. Here we are. Today, the 112-acre Whiskey Ranch serves as a second distillery for F&R, producer of the popular TX Whiskey and TX Bourbon, and a bucolic event center for private and charity parties.

901 W. Vickery Blvd., frdistilling.com

Brunch

READER PICK: Hot Box Biscuit

Club See page 8. 502 Grand Ave. A, Find Hot Box Biscuit Club on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, Ste. 601, pacifictableftworth.com

Burger

READER PICK: Rodeo Goat

Come with an appetite is all we can say. In this heavily hamburgered town, our readers love Rodeo Goat and its rustic inside-outside home off of West Seventh Street in Fort Worth. The burgers stick out. Way, way out. If there’s a classic burger on the menu, we haven’t uncovered it. Rodeo Goat’s burgers come seemingly stacked with a whole ‘nuther meal on top of the beef patty. The Sugar Burger, anyone? Its accoutrements: candied bacon, grilled peaches, caramelized onions, arugula and jalapeño jam. Of course, if what you really want is something less filling to soak up Rodeo Goat’s cold beer,

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you and your friends can go “light” with Rodeo Goat’s menu. Try the “Steaming Pile” appetizer: jalapeño cheddar tater tots, goat and cheddar cheese, bacon, truffle oil, and fried egg on top.

2836 Bledsoe St., rodeogoat.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Kincaid’s Hamburgers 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., kincaidshamburgers.com

Catering

READER PICK:

Savor Culinary Service

Savor offers gourmet meals with a healthy slant, believing that “food is medicine” with powers to heal the body. The company offers both boutique catering and prepared meals and pays special attention to dietary restrictions and food allergies. 800 W. 5th St., savorculinaryservices.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Bistro Louise Catering

Perhaps the one thing better than Bistro Louise’s delicious menu is its owner, Louise Lamensdorf, who’s just as friendly as she is talented. Her specialty is American cuisine influenced by French, Italian and Spanish flavors. Practically everything she makes is good, but the Citrus Salmon — all we can say is “wow.” 5125 Turtle Creek Court, bistrolouise.com

Coffee

READER PICK:

Sons of Liberty Coffee

With its tall ceilings, airy interior, minimalist furnishings and cool coffee concoctions, Sons of Liberty Coffee would look at home in San Francisco. Instead, this newcomer to Fort Worth’s brewing coffee scene is in downtown Fort Worth’s Pinnacle Bank Plaza, in the heart of the Lancaster Avenue revitalization. The vast, open space is outfitted with large tables, a coffee bar, and fast Wi-Fi. Drop in for a visit, and you

could be rubbing elbows with students, freelancers, entrepreneurs, or a meeting of community members. The people-watching is free. So is the parking in the plaza’s garage. 250 W. Lancaster Ave,. Ste. 120, solcoffee.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Craftwork Coffee Co. 4731 Camp Bowie Blvd., craftworkcoffeeco.com

Comfort Food

READERS PICK:

Old Neighborhood Grill

Founder Peter Schroder handed over the reins of his 20-year-old Near Southside restaurant at the new year to new owners Brenda and Wallis Lester. The restaurant remains open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You need comfort food? Its menu favorites include classic burgers, crispy chicken strips, seasoned curly fries and onion rings, grilled pork chops, chicken-fried steaks and fried catfish. Wash everything down with a cold beer or glass of wine. Best time to go: dinner. There’s less traffic then, which makes for a quiet evening. 1633 Park Place Ave., oldneighborhoodgrill.business.site

EDITORS’ PICK: Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., drewssoulfoodfw.com

Craft Cocktail

READER PICK: Proper

409 W. Magnolia Ave., Find Proper on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: Off The Record 721 W. Magnolia Ave., Find Off The Record on Facebook

Dessert

READER PICK: Lili’s Bistro, Doughnuts and Coffee 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., lilisbistro.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Del’s Delight 812 Main St., delfriscos.com

Enchiladas

READER PICK: Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen 5724 Locke Ave., mariposaslatinkitchen.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Enchiladas Ole 901 N. Sylvania Ave., enchiladasole.com

Fajitas

READER PICK: Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce St., joetgarcias.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., unclejulios.com

Food Truck

READER PICK:

Funky Town Food Truck

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EDITORS’ PICK: Get Lao’d Laotian food is having a bit of a moment, thanks to food trucks like this one serving items inspired by the small country north of Thailand. Get Lao’d regularly pops up at breweries and events around town, serving delicious Asian street eats like chicken wings with sticky rice, papaya salad and fried ribs. Find Get Lao’d on Facebook

Fries

READER PICK: Lili’s Bistro, Gorgonzola Fries

The crack fries – we’re serious; ask for the crack fries at Lili’s, and they’ll know what you’re talking about – are a meal in themselves. They’re to die for, to kill for. They’re all sorts of other clichés we can conjure up. But on to Chef Vance Martin’s creation: seasoned waffle fries, topped with cracked black pepper, green onions, and “melting, crumbled Gorgonzola.” That’s, what, four food groups? Genius. Order them as an appetizer for the table or an accompaniment to something lighter, like the Lili’s wedge. 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., lilisbistro.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fred’s Texas Cafe Just to keep you thinking when you walk in the doors after a

READER PICK:

Crack Salsa

Best Salsa

“Crack Salsa was a total accident,” says owner Amber Tinsley. The self-taught salsa creator sold salsa to fans and friends in April of 2017 to raise money for a foot surgery, and in less than a week, she had $700 worth of orders. “The customers nicknamed it ‘Crack Salsa,’” Tinsley says. “I went with it since it was more of a side hustle.” Six months later, she was selling so much that she made it ofﬁcial. Her secret? “My 11-spice habanero blend that I created has a lot to do with it.” Addicts can buy the product at Sunﬂower Shoppe and Panther Island Brewing. cracksalsa.net

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tough day, Fred’s offers up five versions of the fry. They start with regular fries, fresh hand-cut Russets. If that’s too pedestrian, move up to the Cheese Fries, with melted cheese and Ranch dressing. Hungrier? The Loaded Cheese Fries, with melted cheese, jalapeños, and crispy bacon. Famished? There’s the Texican Cheese Fries, with ground beef taco meat and melted cheese. And finally, for huge fans of hot melted cheese, Fred’s offers the Queso Cheese Fries, with queso, guacamole and pico de gallo.

915 Currie St., fredstexascafe.com

Grab-n-Go

READER PICK: Cuisine for Healing 1450 8th Ave., cuisineforhealing.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Eatzi’s Market & Bakery 1540 S. University Drive, Ste. 100, eatzis.com

Grocery Store

READER PICK: Central Market

4651 West Fwy, centralmarket.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Roy Pope Grocery 2300 Merrick St., roypopegrocery.com

Happy Hour

READER PICK: FixtureKitchen and Social Lounge

401 W. Magnolia Ave., fixturefw.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, riomambo.com

Healthy Bite

READER PICK: Righteous Foods

3405 W. 7th St., eatrighteously.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Spiral Diner & Bakery 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., spiraldiner.com

Hole-in-the-Wall

READER PICK: Campfire Grill

Texas Kitchen 6751 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste. 350, campfiregrilltx.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Taqueria Melis

4304 W. Vickery Blvd.

Find Taqueria Melis on Facebook

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Ice Cream/Gelato

READER PICK: Lumi Snow Company 7355 N. Beach St., Ste. 141; 8245 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 110, North Richland Hills, lumisnow.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Gypsy Scoops

Gypsy Scoops is a local icecream shop that’s ventured into everything from ice-cream doughnut sandwiches to monstrous “Freak Shakes” overflowing with candy. Its original location can be found on Race Street — a funky house complete with a front porch. But keep an eye on the MAIN+BROAD project on South Main Street, where Gypsy Scoops’ second location is expected to open. 2905 Race St., gypsyscoops.com

Italian

READER PICK: Piattello Italian Kitchen 5924 Convair Drive, Ste. 412, piattelloitaliankitchen.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Nonna Tata Donatella Trotti’s little restaurant continues to enjoy a strong following, impressive given the explosion of competition along its West Magnolia Avenue home. The restaurant serves up Northern Italian faves. Sit outside on the covered patio and enjoy the people-watching. Nonna Tata continues to stick to its guns on the cash-only thing. It’s also BYOB – great for your party. 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., Find Nonna Tata on Facebook

Kolache

READER PICK:

Pearl Snap Kolaches

When craving kolaches, Pearl Snap is more often than not the first Fort Worth entity that comes to mind. Don’t sleep on the rest of its menu though — its savory options like sandwiches and kolache burgers are also quite a hit with regulars. 4006 White Settlement Road, pskolaches.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Duffey’s Kolache Bakery

This quaint North Beach Street bakery is a hidden gem, located farther north in Fort Worth. Though “kolache” is in the name, Duffey’s is also known for its savory Czech pastries called Klobasneks. Find varieties with fillings like jalapeños and Pepper Jack cheese, bacon and eggs, or pulled pork. 8653 N. Beach St., Ste. 215, duffeyskolachebakery.com

Liquor Store

READER PICK: Total Wine & More 5200 S. Hulen St., totalwine.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods 4720 Bryant Irvin Road, specsonline.com

Margarita

READER PICK: Taco Heads

Taco Heads serves the best margarita in Texas. We know this because the menu says it: “Best in Texas.” Our readers must agree, because they sent Taco Heads’ margarita up as the city’s best. They didn’t specify which one –Taco Heads has six on the menu, including a seasonal choice – so you’ll have to experiment. The Best in Texas margarita is made of El Jimador silver tequila, Cointreau, agave, and pressed lime juice. 1812 Montgomery St., tacoheads.com

EDITORS’ PICK: AmericadoCucumber Margarita

2000 W. Berry St., americadofw.com

Mediterranean

READER PICK:

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., terramediterranean.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Greek House

Though a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, Greek House is a hidden gem in the TCU area, popular among students for its casual, New Yorkesque Mediterranean fare. It’s known for its gyro and sandwiches, but don’t skip on sides

like fried mushrooms and spinach puffs. 2426 Forest Park Blvd., Find Greek House on Facebook

Mexican

READER PICK: Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen 5724 Locke Ave., mariposaslatinkitchen.com

EDITORS’ PICK: La Familia

Mexican Restaurant

Foch Street Tex-Mex restaurant La Familia changed owners in 2015, but the flaming margaritas and flaming fajitas have remained. Now fajitas can be ordered “Gilberts Way” with a special marinade and topped with pico de gallo. Plus, any restaurant that serves free soup as a starter is off to a good start. La Familia gives patrons an option of bean or chicken. 841 Foch St., lafamiliafw.com

New Restaurant

READER PICK: Twigs Bistro 5289 Marathon Ave., twigsbistro.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fixe Southern House 5282 Marathon Ave., fixesouthernhouse.com

Patio Dining

READER PICK: Joe T. Garcia’s We didn’t really have to check the votes for this one. Late winter, spring, early summer, fall, early winter and so on. Hell, in the middle of summer, with a pitcher of Joe T.’s margaritas. There’s not much of a window when it’s unpleasant to sit outside on the leafy, shaded garden patios of Joe T.’s, the Fort Worth institution. Order up the chicken or beef fajitas, or the full or half-enchilada dinner off the menu. Oops, there is no menu. Soak up the people-watching and wave at your friends sitting a garden or two over. Undoubtedly, Fort Worth’s best outdoor dining experience. 2201 N. Commerce St., joetgarcias.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Woodshed Smokehouse Fort Worth turned its back on the

READER PICK:

La Zona - Hotel Madrid

Best Tapas

If you haven’t yet been, here’s the rundown: La Zona is one of Magnolia Avenue’s newest eateries, made up of two components – Saint Soﬁa, a quick-stop spot for coffee and authentic churros, and Hotel Madrid, a Spanish-inspired pizza and tapas restaurant. Find a seat in between both establishments, where picnic tables sit under romantic string lights and an oldschool movie projects on the wall. 1264 W. Magnolia Ave., lazonafw.com

Hotel Madrid owner Tyler Casey with the charcuterie and mixed cheese board.

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Trinity River for years, and Chef Tim Love’s Woodshed Smokehouse was the first to challenge the city’s reluctance to embrace the waterfront. Hang outside on the patio’s picnic tables, cooled by shade trees and well-placed fans, or belly up to the open-air bar. Bike in, walk in with your dog, or drive if you must. (On a recent visit, we sat at the bar next to a cyclist who’d just ridden in from Mansfield and was enjoying a beer and iced tea chaser. Mansfield!) The place is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Meat of the day becomes sausage of the day at breakfast. Pass around some small plates, order up the cold beverages and chill. 3201 Riverfront Drive, woodshedsmokehouse.com

Pizza

READER PICK: Mama’s Pizza

5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., mamaspizzas.net

EDITORS’ PICK: MiDiCi 629 Stayton St., mymidici.com

Queso

READER PICK: Torchy’s Tacos 928 Northton St., torchystacos.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fred’s TCU

As the name suggests, the queso comes loaded with Fred’s ground beef taco meat, guacamole, crema and cilantro. Ridiculous. 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle., fredstexascafe.com

Salsa

READER PICK: Crack Salsa cracksalsa.net

EDITORS’ PICK: Mi Tierra 6722 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Sandwich

READER PICK: The Great Outdoors

Sub Shop 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., greatoutdoorsubs.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Carshon’s Deli 3133 Cleburne Road, carshonsdeli.com

Seafood

READER PICK: Eddie V’s

FOOD & DRINK

Serving a classy menu that includes chilled shellfish and caviar, this fine dining chain is an especially popular go-to for special occasions — particularly for its live jazz music at The V Lounge. 3100 W. 7th St., eddiev.com

EDITORS’ PICK: The Dive Oyster Bar

This casual eatery offers a notably Cajun slant with po’boys, étouffée and fried everything. But its specialty is the oysters, served five ways from simple and grilled with bourbon chipotle butter to fiery hot with spicy ponzu and Thai chili. 3520 Alta Mere Drive, Find The Dive Oyster Bar on Facebook

Service

READER PICK: Ellerbe Fine Food

Ellerbe’s has aged well since Bon Appétit picked it as one of the 10 best new U.S. restaurants in 2010. Chef Molly McCook regularly refreshes the “farm-to-table” menu with seasonal local fare, this spring including braised rabbit, striped bass, seared scallops, red snapper, roasted cauliflower, marinated quail, grilled pork chop and a chef’s choice steak. Enter the servers, their deep knowledge of the menu, and amenability to helping each other out, even if not their table. One question to ask: “What must I have here before I die?” Then ask for a recommendation on the wine pairing. Just for fun, try ordering the one steak on the menu. It’s one of the city’s best. But be committed to it, if beef is what you want. Otherwise, there’s no telling what seasonal treat your server may talk you into trying.

1501 W. Magnolia Ave., ellerbefinefoods.com

EDITORS’ PICK: GRACE

777 Main St., gracefortworth.com

Soup

READER PICK:

Hanabi Ramen & IzakayaTokyo Tonkotsu Ramen

Fort Worth isn’t exactly crawling with ramen spots the way it is barbecue and tacos. If you want the real-deal, Hanabi is one of your best options. Readers vouch for the basic tonkotsu, made with pork belly, egg, bamboo shoot, green onion and takana swimming in a creamy broth.

3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., ramenhanabi.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Rise No. 3Marshmallow Soup

Sure, Rise No. 3 is known for its soufflés, but woe betide the diner who passes over the Marshmallow Soup from the appetizer menu — you’re missing out. No, there aren’t any actual marshmallows in this dish, but goat cheese soufflés shaped to look like marshmallows sit atop a creamy carrot and tomato bisque, drizzled with pesto.

5135 Monahans Ave., risesouffle.com

Steakhouse

READER PICK: B&B Butchers & Restaurant 5212 Marathon Ave., bbbutchers.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House 812 Main St., delfriscos.com

Sushi

READER PICK: Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., littlelillysushi.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Tokyo Cafe 5121 Pershing Ave., tokyocafefw.net

Tacos

READER PICK: Taco Master

Who knew there was such a thing as an unlikely place for a good taco in Fort Worth? Readers and voters were passionate that this little shop in the Ridgmar Mall food court belonged on this list. Story checks out. The no-fuss street tacos were flavorful and cheap, and the salsa was spicy and delicious. 1900 Green Oaks Road, Find Taco Master on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: Salsa Limón

If you haven’t had Salsa Limón, you haven’t had what has (arguably) become the face of tacos in Fort Worth. Most folks know the story — Salsa started as a food truck, which begat a brick-andmortar, which begat six locations standing today, including one in (shudders) Dallas. But hey, everyone deserves a chance to taste the signature El Capitán, noted for its buttery toasted tortilla and melted Oaxaca-Jack cheese. 4200 South Fwy., Ste.1099, salsalimon.com

Tapas

READER PICK: La Zona - Hotel Madrid 1264 W. Magnolia Ave., lazonafw.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Grand Cru Wine Bar 1257 W. Magnolia Ave., grandcrumagnolia.com

Vegetarian Dish

READER PICK: Spiral Diner & Bakery – Sweet Luv’Us Hummus Wrap 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., spiraldiner.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Malai KitchenSweet and Sour Vegetable Soup 5289 Monahans Ave., malaikitchen.com

Vietnamese

READER PICK: My Lan Restaurant 4015 E. Belknap St., mylan-restaurant.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Banh Mi Viet 7639 N. Beach St., Ste. 110, banhmiviet.co

Waterside Dining

READER PICK: Flight on Eagle Mountain Lake 9307 Boat Club Road, flightonthelake.com

EDITORS’ PICK: HG Sply Co. 1621 River Run, Ste. 176, hgsplyco.com

Wine List

READER PICK: Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar (Arlington) 403 E. Main St., urbanalchemy.bar

EDITORS’ PICK: Kent & Co. Wines 1101 W. Magnolia Ave., kcowines.com

Monday June 11th ~$5 Medium 1 topping pizzas. All day

Tuesday June 12 th ~$10 for 16” Large 1 topping pizzas. All day

Wednesday June 13th ~50% oﬀ your order *DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH BUFFET

Thursday June 14th .50¢ for an order of bread sticks... All day

Friday June 15th ~$5 Lunch buﬀet includes drink + tax 11am–2pm

READER PICK:

Urban Alchemy

Coffee + Wine Bar (Arlington)

Best Wine List

Oh hey, Arlington. The midcity got its ﬁrst locally owned coffee and wine bar with the opening of Urban Alchemy. Owners Tony Rutigliano and wife Nicole opened the chill spot in a former automotive repair shop in downtown Arlington, where they serve salads, sandwiches, charcuterie and sweets, along with extensive coffee and wine menus.

403 E. Main St., urbanalchemy.bar

Jazz guitarist Tom Reynolds is co-owner of Shipping and Receiving.

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EDITORS’ PICK: Shipping and Receiving Bar

Best Live Music Venue

This South Calhoun Street staple has established itself as the go-to spot for live music since it opened in 2013. The indoor/outdoor venue hosts big names like Bob Schneider under the lights in the beer garden with killer views of downtown, and also makes its stage available for up-and-coming acts, thanks to events like “Wide Open Mic Night” where anyone can take the stage. 201 S. Calhoun St., shippingandreceiving.bar

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Event Venue

READER PICK: BRIK

Special Events Venue

One of the newest additions to the growing Fort Worth event venue inventory, this 100-year-old Near Southside building off of South Calhoun Street was vacant for years until 2015, when Lynsie Blau, who’d worked for years in the events business, acquired it and set off on her dream of owning an event venue. The rustic and modern space offers separate ceremony and reception areas and an outdoor courtyard. 501 S. Calhoun St., brikvenue.com

EDITORS’ PICK: The 4 Eleven Here’s another addition to the event scene that’s even more recent than BRIK. A venture of entrepreneur Jamey Ice and partners, The 4 Eleven — 411 South Main St. on the Near Southside — offers multiple looks for events: a 1920s renovated warehouse with customizable space, a garden with ivydraped vintage brick walls, and a two-room kitchen and living space furnished in midcentury modern. 411 S. Main St., the4eleven.net

Festival

READER PICK:

Oktoberfest Fort Worth

Sept. 27-29, Panther Island Pavilion

EDITORS’ PICK: Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival April, Various locations

First Date Spot

READER PICK: Bird Cafe

The Bird will bend to your style, a perfect place for a first date. Sit inside in the main dining room, or the more casual bar, or outside on the covered patio overlooking Sundance Plaza. Share the beef tartare and baby back ribs starters if one of you is adventurous and the other not so much. Somebody doesn’t want to share just yet?

(The restaurant asks this question on its menu, apparently aware it’s

a great date for people who don’t quite know each other yet.) Well, then, dive in on the Bird’s robust selection of steaks, chops, burger and fish entrées. You can drop in for a pre-theater drink. Or, if the date’s going well, come by for a nightcap and late kitchen hours. 155 E. 4th St., birdinthe.net

EDITORS’ PICK: Hotel MadridLa Zona 1264 W. Magnolia Ave., lazonafw.com

Girl’s Night Out

READER PICK: Ephemera Terrariums 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., ephemeratx.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Winslow’s Wine Cafe 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd., winslowswinecafe.com

Horseback Riding

READER PICK: Benbrook Stables 10001 Benbrook Blvd., benbrookstables.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fort Worth

Stockyards Stables and Horseback Riding 128 E. Exchange Ave., fortworthstockyardsstables.com

Live Music Venue

READER PICK: Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza, billybobstexas.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Shipping and Receiving Bar 201 S. Calhoun St., shippingandreceiving.bar

Lounge

READER PICK: Ampersand 2905, 3009 Bledsoe St.

EDITORS’ PICK: Thompson’s Bookstore Thompson’s Bookstore stays true to its roots as a former pharmacy and bookstore, maintaining a classy, 1920s vibe and serving both classic and specialty cocktails. The basement speakeasy isn’t so secret anymore, but it still requires a password to get in. Keep an eye on social media for the hint. 900 Houston St., thompsonsbookstore.com

New Bar

READER PICK: Twilite Lounge

It bills itself as a “neighborhood bar,” but this Near Southside lounge is actually a Fort Worth offshoot of a Deep Ellum music lounge started by musicians Danny Balis and Jess Barr. Balis describes it as “a beer and a shot type of joint, but a dive bar you could take a date to.” New Orleans-style po’boys and cocktails, plus a patio make this more than just a dive.

212 Lipscomb St., thetwilitelounge.com

EDITORS’ PICK: America Gardens

This West Seventh-area bar has a menu of distinctly American casual fare like po’boys, lobster rolls and burgers; décor depicting American archetypes like Uncle Sam; and, lest we forget, the deliciously superfluous America’s Milk Shake, overflowing with candy bars, sprinkles and a glazed doughnut. Why? Because ‘Merica, y’all. 2833 Morton St., americagardenusa.com

Outdoor Venue

READER PICK: Panther Island Pavilion 395 Purcey St., pantherislandpavilion.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Lola’s Trailer Park 2735 W. 5th St., lolassaloon.com

Patio

READER PICK: Bar 2909 2909 Morton St., Find Bar 2909 on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: HG Sply Co. 1621 River Run Drive, hgsplyco.com

Place to Dance

READER PICK: Hooky

Billy Bob’s Texas might have its first real competition now that Hooky is in town. The West Seventh Street spot is a self-proclaimed honky-tonk but regularly serves up a mix of all genres. Head in for dance lessons on Thursday nights to get ready for the always-packed dance floor. 2800 Bledsoe St., Ste. 125,

Find Hooky on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: Studio Eighty

500 Taylor St., Find Studio Eighty on Facebook

Place to Watch a Game

READER PICK: Reservoir

1001 Foch St., bar-reservoir.com

EDITORS’ PICK: City Works 5288 Monahans Ave., cityworksrestaurant.com

Pub

READER PICK: The Bearded Lady 1229 7th Ave., Find The Bearded Lady on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: Ye Olde Bull & Bush 2300 Montgomery St., yeoldebullandbush.com

Theater/Movie Theater

READER PICK: Coyote Drive-In

It’s hard to beat watching movies the old-fashioned way under the stars with views of downtown just straight ahead. For the full throwback experience, go on a Classic Drive-In Movie Night to see old-school flicks like “The Wizard of Oz.” 223 NE 4th St., coyotedrive-in.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Rose Marine Theater

The charming Rose Marine Theater opened as a movie house in the 1920s and today stands as the home to Artes de la Rosa — the Latin Arts Association of Fort Worth. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the theater holds events throughout the year, including Palabrazo — performances of poetry, rhythms and slams — on the third Monday of every month. 1220 N. Main St., artesdelarosa.org

Trivia Night

READER PICK: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 111 E. 3rd St., beerknurd.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

HopFusion Ale Works

200 E. Broadway Ave., hopfusionaleworks.com

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READER PICK:

Ampersand Best Lounge

Ampersand is one of the newer coffee shops to open in the West Seventh Street area, known in the daytime as a relatively docile spot to sip a Vietnamese iced coffee on the patio. But mind you, this is West Seventh. So, naturally, Ampersand becomes a bumping club in the evenings, as the back of the space opens up to host DJs and serve inventive cocktails.

2905, 3009 Bledsoe St., ampersandfw.com

A barista at Ampersand with an Irish Coffee.

Photo by Rambo

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EDITORS’

PICK: Jay Wilkinson Best Artist

The golden boy of Fort Worth art, Jay Wilkinson ﬁrst made a big splash with a giant installation show at Shipping & Receiving with his collective “Bobby on Drums” in 2015. He’s followed up with more large-scale installations, including 20foot circus animals at the Ritz & Wonders 2018 New Year’s Eve show. It was about this time last year Wilkinson had his ﬁrst solo exhibition at Fort Works Art where his signature paintings of emotional human characters and experiences grabbed a foothold in the local art scene. Since then Wilkinson says he’s been working on a lot of commissions, and he plans to have another show at Fort Works Art before 2018 is up. fortworksart.com/jay-wilkinson

Annual Event

READER PICK:

Fort Worth Margarita Ball fortworthmargaritasociety.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Jewel Charity Ball 3301 Hamilton Ave., Ste. 121, jewelcharity.org

Art Gallery

READER PICK: Fort Works Art

It’s the building marked by the swirly rainbow mural (affectionately known as “The Tunnel,” as it doesn’t quite have a formal name) — Fort Works Art is the cool little gallery that could, making waves for showcasing local artists like Jay Wilkinson and big names like Laura Wilson. 2100 Montgomery St., fortworksart.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Artspace111 Artspace111 doesn’t look like much from the outside. The exterior — a somewhat shadylooking brick building with few windows on the edge of downtown. But the interior — a sophisticated, modern art gallery noted for its selection of works by local, living artists. Head outside to the Sculpture Garden for a collection of quirky pieces made from steel, bronze, stone and other materials. Artspace111 is also a popular venue for events, especially weddings. 111 Hampton St., artspace111.com

Artist

READER PICK: Ariel Davis ariel-davis.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Jay Wilkinson fortworksart.com/jay-wilkinson

Athlete

READER PICK: Vladimir Brodziansky Good ol’ Vlad. Vladimir Brodziansky, standing at 6 foot 11 inches, came to TCU from Slovakia and eventually became the face of a budding basketball team that had nowhere to go but

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up. He helped the team win the NIT his junior year and make the NCAA Tournament his senior year. The forward finished his senior season as TCU’s leading scorer, averaging 15 points per game.

EDITORS’ PICK:

Halapoulivaati Vaitai

Talk about living your best life. Halapoulivaati Vaitai — affectionately known as “Big V” while at TCU — was a solid offensive tackle during his time with the Horned Frogs. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 and found himself in a starting position as a rookie when right tackle Lane Johnson was suspended. The following season, teammate injuries would make Vaitai a starter again. The next thing he knew, he was playing in the Super Bowl — and won. Top that off with getting married to his college sweetheart — former TCU basketball player Caitlin Vaitai — and finding out they’re expecting their first child in the same year.

Athletic Coach

READER PICK: Gary Patterson

EDITORS’ PICK: Jamie Dixon

Blogger/Local Influencer

READER PICK: Katey McFarlan chroniclesoffrivolity.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Samantha Stewart styleofsam.com

Chef

READER PICK: Juan Rodriguez

Magdalena’s Catering & Events, magdalenastx.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Bria Downey

Clay Pigeon Food & Drink, claypigeonfd.com

Country Club

READER PICK: Ridglea Country Club 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., ridgleacountryclub.com

EDITORS’ PICK: River Crest

Country Club 1501 Western Ave., rivercrest-cc.org

High School Sports Team

READER PICK: Trinity Valley School Basketball

7500 Dutch Branch Road, trinityvalleyschool.org/athletics

EDITORS’ PICK: Aledo High School Football

1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Local Attraction

READER PICK: Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth people, we just keep loving our zoo. We know this from the long lines that jam University and Forest Park drives into the zoo, whenever the temperature ticks up a few degrees from winter and the sun comes out. And the zoo, consistently one of the city’s top-drawing attractions, keeps getting better. This spring, it opened the new 10-acre African Savanna mixed-species space, with giraffe feeding, underwater hippo viewing, multiple yards for southern black rhinos, and exotic bird aviaries.

1989 Colonial Parkway, fortworthzoo.org

EDITORS’ PICK: Sundance Square

In how many other cities do the locals like to go downtown and take visitors there, too? Sundance Square, the bustling centerpiece of Fort Worth’s ongoing downtown revitalization, is an easy pick. Have a snack and drink, full meal, or aprèstheater nightcap at Sundance’s numerous restaurants, bars and lounges. Grab a chair and table beneath the gigantic umbrellas at Sundance Plaza, flip open your laptop and get some work done between meetings. Take in one of the city’s numerous downtown festivals, like the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, that draw energy from downtown’s popularity. Experience the square

from the ground, or from above, say, the rooftop dining area at Reata. And if a visitor stops you downtown and asks where the shops are, you’ve now got numerous stores to direct them to. It’s not been too many years since you’d have just pointed in the direction of Retro Cowboy. No offense to Retro Cowboy, which is enjoying its many younger neighbors. Downtown’s renaissance is pushing west toward West Seventh, south toward the Near Southside, north toward Panther Island and east toward Riverside. And at the heart: Sundance Square. 420 Main St., sundancesquare.com

Local Writer/Author

READER PICK: Herd Midkiff This is what happened when Herd Midkiff, partner and director of consulting services at the JTaylor consultancy in Fort Worth, lost his wife Shannon at age 44. He wrote a book called Our Beating Hearts – a love story and memoir following their 18 years together. “Our Beating Hearts is about remembering and accepting that often our lives are changed forever in ways we wish they weren’t,” the book jacket says. “But as we put the broken pieces back together, healing does come, and we can begin to imagine a new journey that lies ahead.”

ourbeatinghearts.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Julia Heaberlin Julia Heaberlin, an ex-journalist, has been a prolific novelist since she bailed from her management job at one of the local newspapers several years ago. Heaberlin, who lives in Grapevine, today is an internationally bestselling thriller writer for Penguin Random House. Her titles include Playing Dead, Lie Still and Black-Eyed Susans. Her

latest, Paper Ghosts, debuted in April, and she’s working on her fifth thriller. juliaheaberlin.com

Museum

READER PICK: Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., kimbellart.org

EDITORS’ PICK: Amon Carter Museum of American Art 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., cartermuseum.org

Musical Group

READER PICK: Henry the Archer Frontman Richard Hennessy may hail from New Jersey, but there’s something distinctly Fort Worth about Henry the Archer. Noted for its quirky sound, this alternative rock outfit isn’t afraid to throw in a little horn or piano here and there; while Hennessy’s whiny but sincere vocals often surprise with the occasional falsetto. Henry the Archer is riding the wave of its latest release, Zero Is a Number, and a performance at this year’s Fortress Festival. henrythearcher.bandcamp.com

EDITORS’ PICK: The Burning Hotels

It’s been almost a year since The Burning Hotels played its last show at Ridglea Theater, and quite frankly, we miss them. This ’80s-inspired, post-punk band (or “sex wave,” as they liked to call it) was often compared to mainstream counterparts like The Strokes and The Killers for its catchy beats and electronic flavor. The band might be over, but the music lives on.

Find The Burning Hotels on Facebook

Neighborhood Association

READER PICK: Ridglea Hills

This association does what strong neighborhood associations are supposed to do: Bring folks together. The Ridglea Hills association collaborates on events like Halloween in the

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Hills, National Night Out, and a progressive dinner. It keeps residents up to date on quality of life and city issues like traffic, crime, budget, bond programs and elections, with regular speakers like the City Council member who represents the district. Ridglea Hills Elementary is one of the Fort Worth ISD’s highest-performing schools, and the PTA also works through the neighborhood association to keep residents up to date on what’s happening in their school. ridgleahills.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Sunset Heights

Neighborhood Park

READER PICK: Ridglea Hills Park 4599 Stonedale Road

EDITORS’ PICK: Monticello Park 3500 Block of Dorothy Lane

Nonprofit

READER PICK: Alliance For Children 908 Southland Ave., allianceforchildren.org

EDITORS’ PICK: Hope Center for Autism 2751 Green Oaks Road, hopecenter4autism.org

Philanthropist

READER PICK:

Larry and Karen Anfin

EDITORS’ PICK: Melissa Ice

There’s something oh-so Fort Worthian about Melissa Ice — the stylish, self-proclaimed “mompreneur” who founded The NET. The organization aims to address all of the needs of the thousands of people living in poverty in Fort Worth — both the tangible and intangible, believing that “people need people more than they need stuff.” The group hosts 38 relationship-building events every month, including empowerment programs, birthday parties for the homeless and survivor support groups. thenetfw.com

Photographer

READER PICK: Brian Luenser

Whether it’s from the top of a high-rise building, in the middle of a storm, or under the lights of downtown, Brian Luenser captures Fort Worth — plain and simple. An all-around nice guy, Luenser isn’t technically part of our staff, but he very kindly lets us showcase his work at the back of every magazine. brianluenser.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Reverie Photo Co

Documentary and lifestyle photographer Jodie Miers, founder of Reverie Photo Co., has a knack for keeping it real. She regularly captures sweet and modern shots of local families, living naturally in their spaces. She’ll capture her clients wherever they want, but at-home photo shoots shine for being both modern and minimal. reveriephotoco.com

Radio Personality

READER PICK: Erin Wilde

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EDITORS’ PICK: Krys Boyd KERA, Think

Residential Neighborhood

READER PICK: Walsh

It’s not taken long for Walsh, sprouting from a gigantic far West Side prairie overlooking downtown Fort Worth, to get going. The development is celebrating the first year since its launch. To add to the homes that production builders have put up in the development, a lineup of custom builders is soon to get started. And, the Aledo ISD opened a new elementary school in the middle of the development last year. Walsh’s amenities include fast Wi-Fi, a small grocery store, coworking center, fitness center, maker space, and lots of parkland. Walsh holds

builders to design standards, so homeowners’ investments are protected. Next up: two pools opening this summer. walshtx.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fairmount

Not too many years ago, prospective homeowners looking for a toehold in the Near Southside neighborhood couldn’t find one amid the substandard buildings and lots with cars up on blocks. The neighborhood went after substandard property owners and piled in on an aggressive set of historic standards governing exterior changes to existing buildings and new construction. The hard work paid off. Just a few years ago, Southern Living named Fairmount one of the South’s best comeback neighborhoods. Of course, Fairmount may be a victim of its own success. Skyrocketing property valuations have pushed up taxes; increasing numbers of Southsiders have taken the opportunity to cash out and buy homes in less popular neighborhoods like West Meadowbrook and Benbrook. Rents have jumped, too. The worry: The Near Southside, whose revitalization was built on the work of creatives, may be now pushing those people out. historicfairmount.com

Wine Expert

READER PICK: Chester Cox, Kent & Co.

EDITORS’ PICK: Chris Salvador, Saint-Emilion

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STUDENTS NOT PICTURED: Matthew Jameson Albritton, Trinity Marie Bond, Austin Ross Mitchell, Christian Anthony Pinto, Jaylon O’Neil Robinson, Victoria Ann Rosinia

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READER PICK:

Local Barber of Fort Worth Best Men’s Barbershop

Who knows when Fort Worth became the go-to place for cool barbershops? But, who cares, because guys like Johnathon Razo, owner of Local Barber of Fort Worth, are making us all look good. Earlier this year, Razo took over and remodeled his grandfather’s 900-squarefoot barbershop in Sundance Court. Just follow the sign next to Marie Antoinette, down a discreet Sundance Square courtyard, and you’ll ﬁnd the traditional barbershop — furnished with ornate 1910 and 1920s barber chairs that have been refurbished into polished condition, atop a charming vintage-inspired tile ﬂoor. The chairs alone are an impressive feat. The four barber chairs took over three years to acquire from constantly looking at eBay, Craigslist and various resale shops.

115 W. 2nd St., Ste. 108, localbarberfwtx.com

Standing left to right - Marisol Segura, Brian Bogard, Chris Hudson Sitting - Robert Whittaker and son Jaxson Whittaker

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Day Spa

READER PICK: Daireds

2400 W. I-20 Frontage Road, daireds.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

The Woodhouse Day Spa

The Woodhouse Day Spa opened in WestBend in 2015 with a very big, but very calming bang. Fort Worthians in search of a way to relax and pamper were thrilled with the chance to get a little bit of R and R without fighting downtown traffic or parking problems to reach a spa. Between the Champagne, the quiet room and the plush robe, you’ll be relaxed before your masseuse ever even comes to greet you. 1621 River Run, Ste. 161, woodhousespas.com

Homebuilding

READER PICK:

Castor Vintage Homes

Jon Castor has been building homes since 2004, and he focuses on a 2- to 3-mile radius around TCU, where he and his wife went to school and where they have a daughter in attendance. Castor does a lot of remodels and additions, even playhouses for kids.

3121 Stadium Drive, constructiononline.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

PentaVia Custom Homes

This was an easy pick for our staff. PentaVia is building the magazine’s 2018 Home of Dreams, a 6,465-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bath modern traditional hacienda in Westlake’s luxury Granada development. In building its homes, PentaVia likes to follow five design “roads” — physical, social, intellectual, emotional and personal — that lead to the same place: advanced luxury. The Home of Dreams, which will be open for tours benefiting the magazine’s charity, a Wish with Wings, in August, will even come with a digitally enhanced Christmas

morning experience for the new buyer’s family. pentaviacustomhomes.com

Massage

READER PICK: Daireds

Daireds, the popular south Arlington salon, has been highlighted among the top American salons by ELLE Magazine, combining the feel of a salon and spa with amenities that enable it to host corporate and private events. Its massage packages run the gamut from a 25-minute spa massage for $45 to a four-hands, 50-minute massage, $180; and couples Swedish massage, 50 minutes, $180. 2400 I-20 Frontage Road, daireds.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Massage Therapy by Lana How will you feel after a massage from Lana Lambert, in-house massage therapist for The Salon Upstairs in the South Main Village on Fort Worth’s Near Southside? “Unconscious,” one of the magazine’s loyal readers and a customer of Lambert’s tells us. Lambert, who has more than 600 hours in Texas education behind her craft, offers chair massages for $1 per minute, 30-minute “focus” massages for $35, 60 minutes for $70, and 90-minute “relaxation” massages for $95. Find Massage Therapy by Lana on Facebook

Painting Company

READER PICK: J & V Painting

J&V is a partner with Fort Worth Magazine in our Dream Home projects, so we’re not surprised to find our readers like them, too. J&V, started in 1975 by brothers Jon Nappier and Vance Nappier, has grown to six painting teams. Today, Jon Nappier and his daughters, Sara Hiett and Kim Nappier, run the company, which serves the commercial and residential and faux painting

segments. The company specializes in small sheetrock jobs, texture, faux finishes and tape and bed work. jandvpainting.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Southern Painting

It’s hard to find reliable painters. Southern was founded in 1989 by Mark Collins, a University of Texas at Arlington graduate. It’s since grown to 27 offices nationally, including one in Fort Worth. Southern offers full-service interior and exterior service. Its painters are bonded and insured, and the service comes with a limited, three-year transferrable warranty. 4455 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste.114-116, southernpainting.com

Cleaners

READER PICK: Kite’s Custom Cleaners

Sixty years after Sam Kite launched his cleaning business on Fort Worth’s West Side, it’s still under family control, run today by Kite’s son, Gary. Kite’s Custom Cleaners today offers a full range of services, including wardrobe; household items like bedsheets; specialty like leather, suede, fur, shoes, handbags and disaster remediation; care of your finest wardrobe items; and tailoring and repair. 4839 Camp Bowie Blvd., kitescleaners.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Twin Kell Cleaners

Twin brothers Kent and Kevin Kell, third-generation Fort Worth cleaners, founded Twin Kell in 1989. Kevin Kell is a certified garment care professional, having earned all three of Drycleaning and Laundry Institute’s professional certificates: certified environmental dry cleaner, certified professional dry cleaner, and certified professional wet cleaner. 4011 Camp Bowie Blvd., twinkellcleaners.com

Landscape Design

READER PICK: Mean Green Lawn & Landscape

Mean Green, sister company to Magnolia Fence & Patio, another 2018 Best Of winner, is run by Michael Whittaker, brother of Magnolia’s Robert Whittaker. Mean Green sells residential lawn maintenance, landscape design, installation and accent lighting. Like his brother’s hands-on operation at Magnolia, Michael Whittaker is involved in Mean Green’s operations, including sales, employee relations and accounts payable.

meangreenlawncare.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Proscapes Lawn & Tree Care proscapeslawnandtreecare.com

Fencing Company

READER PICK: Magnolia Fence & Patio magnoliafenceandpatio.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Gladiator Fence 4388 W. Vickery Blvd., Ste. 205, gladiatorfence.com

Flooring

READER PICK: Bottega Design Gallery

Even if you’ve never remodeled or built a home in Fort Worth, chances are you’ve heard of Bottega Design Gallery or seen its products in a home. A favorite for local interior designers, the showroom is filled with eye candy. Hexagon marble here, Spanish-inspired tile there, we suggest you make up an excuse to find yourself in this west Fort Worth showroom tucked well off the beaten path near Alta Mere Drive and Interstate 30. 2824 Marquita Drive, bottegadesigngallery.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Vintage Floors 5136 Camp Bowie Blvd., Find Vintage Floors on Facebook

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EDITORS’ PICK: Charlie

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Best Hair Salon

It’s hard to know which is better: Charlie Price’s hair or the hair of the women he styles. The Dallasbased stylist, known for creating the perfect low-maintenance blonde for clients, opened his Fort Worth location in 2016. His team of stylists, who train under him personally before taking to the ﬂoor for their own clients, keeps Fort Worthians’ hair looking good. And, Charlie takes on his own clients in the salon every Thursday. 1057 Foch St., Ste. 1057, charlieandco.com

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Insurance/Repair

READER PICK: Higginbotham

Higginbotham was formed in 1948 as a small insurance agency in Fort Worth. Today, it’s one of the nation’s 100 largest independent brokers and continues to expand into new geographic markets and lines of business. The company, run today by CEO Rusty Reid, a longtime Higginbotham employee, sells business insurance, employee benefits, personal coverage, benefits service and risk management services. 500 W. 13th St., higginbotham.net

EDITORS’ PICK: Gus Bates Insurance & Investments

Founded in 1966 by entrepreneur Gus Bates, the Fort Worth agency today remains under family control, headed by son Gus S. Bates. Its full-service offerings include commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, financial services, personal property and casualty, retirement plan services, and individual health care. 3221 Collinsworth St., gusbates.com

Child Care

READER PICK:

Bright Horizons Montessori 201 Jones St., schools.brighthorizons.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

The Playhouse Academy 4900 Briarhaven Road, playhouseacademy.com

Hair Salon

READER PICK: Salon Dexterity 6108 Bryant Irvin Road, salondexterity.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Charlie + Co 1057 Foch St., Ste. 1057, charlieandco.com

Boarder/Groomer

READER PICK: Your Pet Staff yourpetstaff.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Glamour Paws

2412 Forest Park Blvd., glamourpawsonline.com

Boot Camp

READER PICK: Camp Gladiator

2300 W. 7th St., campgladiator.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fort Worth Fit Body Boot Camp

6489 Southwest Blvd., fitbodybootcamp.com

Car Repair

READER PICK: Ichiban Autos

1901 W. Berry St., ichibanautos.com

EDITORS’ PICK: J&N Auto Service

1600 Park Place Ave., Find J&N Auto Service on Facebook

Dance Studio

READER PICK: Dance Concept 4809 Bryant Irvin Road, dance-concept.com

EDITORS’ PICK: To The Pointe Dance Academy

1700 S. Cherry Lane, tothepointe-fw.com

Event Planner

READER PICK: Cloud Creative Events cloudcreativeevents.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Grit + Gold 2060 Kenley St., gritandgoldweddings.com

Real Estate Firm/Group

READER PICK: Williams Trew

Real Estate

3707 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 300, williamstrew.com

EDITORS’ PICK: John ZimmermanBriggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Zimmerman, a superstar agent for Briggs Freeman in Fort Worth, is getting a lot of air time lately. He’ll also appear in August in The 400, Fort Worth INC. magazine’s inaugural issue identifying 400 of the most influential people in Fort Worth. In 2016, Zimmerman closed and put under agreement $150 million in sales. Zimmerman’s spent more than two decades

selling luxury properties and likes to say he’s built his business on two principles – connections and commitment.

3131 W. 7th St., briggsfreeman.com

Extermination Company

READER PICK: Alamo Termite & Pest Control

1901 W. Berry St., alamopest.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Ideal Partners

6913 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 181, idealpartners.com

Facial

READER PICK: Spavia Day Spa

4801 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 144, spaviadayspa.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Shelton’s Salon and Spa

2731 S. Hulen St., sheltonssalon.com

Fitness Program

READER PICK: CrossFit 817

12803 Harmon Road, crossfit817.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Goss Fitness

6445 Southwest Blvd., gossfitness.com

Florist

READER PICK: Lilium Floral

This Colleyville floral studio is no stranger to awards as they’ve been racking up accolades around the area since 2010 (when it first won Reader Pick for Best Florist). Its trademark style, organic with an elegant twist, is on display at weddings, corporate events and popup studios around town. The Colleyville Boulevard studio is as pleasing to the eye as the creations that come out of it — thanks to wallpaper and shop dog, named Winston. 4800 Colleyville Blvd., liliumflorals.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Gordon Boswell Flowers

Gordon Boswell opened his namesake floral shop in downtown Fort Worth in 1919 — yes, almost 100 years ago. The storied shop has two locations

— one on Pennsylvania Avenue near the hospital district and another off of Camp Bowie Boulevard in Ridglea Hills. It’s the go-to flower spot for those that embrace old Fort Worth. 6204 Camp Bowie Blvd., gordonboswell.com

Holistic Health & Wellness

READER PICK: The Cryo Spa 1011 Foch St., thecryospafortworth.com

EDITORS’ PICK: HydroPros IV 5501 Thelin St., Ste. 107, ivhydropros.com

Home Repair

READER PICK: Hearn’s Residential & Commercial Services hearnsllc.com

Manicure and Pedicure

READER PICK: Chandelier

Nail and Brow Bar

2713 W. Berry St., Find Chandelier Nail and Brow Bar on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: European Nail Spa 5242 S. Hulen St., europeannailspafortworth.com

Men’s Barbershop

READER PICK:

Local Barber of Fort Worth 115 W. 2nd St., Ste. 108, localbarberfwtx.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fort Worth Barber Shop

When you think “Fort Worth barbershop,” more often than not, the first one you think of is, well, the Fort Worth Barber Shop, which has become somewhat of a local icon, thanks to its old-school atmosphere, classic services and likable owner Jonathan Morris. Last year, the shop expanded with a retail store and second location called The Lathery, located at The Foundry District, north of West Seventh Street. But perhaps its greatest success is its dedication to the community — boys enrolled in continued on page 102

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PICK:

Vintage Floors Best Flooring

When P.S. The Letter left its home in a historic building off of Camp Bowie Boulevard in 2017, we were left wondering what retail jaunt or dining establishment would move in. Turns out, neither. Bryan Page and his company, Vintage Floors, took over the space, erecting a neon sign out front that had us immediately begging to see inside. Its space in the de facto designers’ row, surrounded by framing shops, rug stores and antiques shops, is right at home. 5136 Camp Bowie Blvd., Find Vintage Floors on Facebook

the HOPE Farm program get their haircuts for free. 3529 Lovell Ave., fortworthbarbershop.com

Moving Service

READER PICK: The Moving Factor 2410 Minnis Drive, Ste. 166, Haltom City, themovingfactor.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Grace Movers gracemovers.com

Plumbing Company

READER PICK: Hawk Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

8506 Spring St., hawkphac.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Baker Brothers Plumbing & Air Conditioning 2406 Gravel Drive, bakerbrothersplumbing.com

Roofing Company

READER PICK: Tarrant Roofing 4101 Airport Fwy., Ste. 209, tarrantroofing.com

EDITORS’ PICK: City Roofing cityroofing.net

Sunless Tanning

READER PICK:

Gorgeous Glow Mobile

Start asking around town for spray tan recommendations, and you’ll hear the words, Gorgeous Glow Mobile, a lot. The business is owned by Liz Nelson, a certified airbrush tan consultant and, get this, registered nurse. Book an appointment on the Gorgeous Glow Mobile Facebook page or keep an eye out for pop-up shops around town.

Find Gorgeous Glow Mobile on Facebook

EDITORS’ PICK: Tan 2 Glow 3501 Blue Bonnet Circle, tan2glow.com

Car Wash

READER PICK:

University Car Wash

Fort Worth’s University Car Wash, under the direction of new owner Karim Jamal, a Fort Worth physician who bought

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the place a few years ago, has been aggressively working on improving the customer experience. Jamal restructured the compensation system to take pressure off the front-line ticket takers to sell you more wash and lube jobs than you want. And every day in the afternoon, his managers send an employee into the waiting room to randomly check the ticket of one customer to see how long they’ve been waiting.

3124 Collinsworth St., washology.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Red Carpet Car Wash 5829 Camp Bowie Blvd., redcarpetftw.com

Interior Design Firm

READER PICK:

Paxton Place Design “Traditional with a Twist,” “Eclectic Haven,” “Artistic Farmhouse” – Paxton Place owner Stacie McCans’ design eye is wide-ranging. Follow the design studio on Instagram for inspirations like Otomi floor lamps, wallpapered ceilings and hand-painted kitchen tiles.

3620 Hamilton Ave., paxtonplacedesign.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Beckley Design Studio 3508 Lovell Ave., beckleyds.com

Dental Care

READER PICK: Art District Dental

3609 W. 7th St., artdistrictdental.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Brown Family Dentistry

4004 White Settlement Road, brownfd.com

Pool Company

READER PICK:

J. Caldwell Custom Pools

5744 Boat Club Road, jcaldwellcustompools.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Claffey Pools

1625 Brumlow Ave., claffeypools.com

Pool Service and Repair

READER PICK:

Puryear Custom Pools

2200 Cantrell Sansom Road, puryearpools.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Pulliam Pools 2725 Altamesa Blvd., pulliam.com

Tailor

READER PICK: Tailoring by Rios

6717 Calmont Ave., tailoringbyrios.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Harper & Jones

2814 Main St., Ste. 101, harperandjones.com

Travel Agency

READER PICK:

Gulliver’s Travel Service

2800 S. Hulen St., Ste. 110, gullivers.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Sanders Travel Centre 3550 Hulen St., sanderstravel.com

Veterinary Clinic

READER PICK: Arlington Heights Animal Hospital

Our readers have loved on Arlington Heights Animal Hospital for years and followed it when the father-son team of Drs. Billy and Jimmy Davis moved the practice from a small house off of Camp Bowie Boulevard to new quarters they built and opened in 2013 on Montgomery Street. Dr. Billy retired in 2017 and handed the leash to Dr. Jimmy. The practice has two other vets. Known for compassionate care, the new building allowed the practice to expand its range of services. Those include day care and boarding at The Retreat, which include grooming, “play care” and stays in its “cottages and rooms.”

1712 Montgomery St., cowtownvet.com

EDITORS’ PICK:

Hulen Hills Animal Hospital

A lot is happening at Hulen Hills, which is getting ready to move this fall to a new facility. For pet owners who need grooming, day care and boarding services,

Hulen Hills has its Grand Pet Resort & Salon. Nervous about leaving your furry baby? The Grand streams public video from its PlayCare areas and pool and password-protected video from the DogCams and CatCams in its “individual suites,” rooms and “townhomes.”

3201 Hulen St., hulenhills.com

Yoga Studio

READER PICK: Indigo Yoga

The magazine’s readers heaped the votes on Indigo Yoga, a 12-year-old studio run by Brooke Hamblet that opened in 2006 off of Camp Bowie Boulevard. The initial studio was large enough for 20 students per class. Indigo expanded twice; then, in 2016, it created a new studio nearby with locker rooms, showers, staff lounge and meditation room. Indigo is a Baptiste Affiliate Studio. Based on the Baron Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Method, this practice combines different traditions of yoga, including Ashtanga, and Iyengar for a mix that promises to tone your body and “open energetic channels to a calmer, peaceful spirit ignited with confidence.”

5111 Pershing Ave., indigoyoga.net

EDITORS’ PICK: The Sanctuary Yoga Room

5808 Edwards Ranch Road, thesanctuaryyogaroom.com

SHOPPING

EDITORS’ PICK: Guardado Garden Center

Best Nursery

The word “nursery” would not do this spot justice. To be honest, “garden center” doesn’t either. Walking into Guardado’s is like walking into another world, filled with funky signs, succulents and bright eclectic pottery. Tip: If you want to take your Halloween up a notch, to the Dia de los Muertos level, hit Eloy Guardado’s namesake shop in the fall. Mexican influences abound. Chances are you’ll want to live among his finds. And that’s cool too. Guardado Landscaping is well-known for landscape design services. 3228 Alta Mere Drive, guardadogardencenter.com

Antiques & Vintage Finds

READER PICK: Park + Eighth 1612 Park Place Ave., parkandeighth.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., the-mercantile.com

Artwork

READER PICK: Park + Eighth

1612 Park Place Ave., parkandeighth.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Artisan’s Haven We hate to see this one go. Fort Worth – despite being an arts town – has few galleries that represent multiple artists, and Artisan’s Haven gave us hope it was possible. Britta and Paul Haberman opened the store in a space they buffed up on West Vickery Boulevard and promoted it with regular wine-and-cheese parties and social media. But the gallery never gained a foothold, despite its colorful, eclectic, gifty and reasonably priced mix of artwork, jewelry and craft pieces from numerous local artisans. The Habermans closed it in mid-May, after it had already been named a Best Of pick. Now closed

Athletic Attire

READER PICK: Climate 5258 Monahans Ave., cdskisports.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Fort Worth Running Co. 2401 W. 7th St., fwrunco.com

Bridal Boutique

READER PICK: De Ma Fille Bridal

2964 Park Hill Drive, demafille.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Bliss Bridal Salon 6501 E. Lancaster Ave., blissfw.com

Children’s Boutique

READER PICK: The Happy Lark 5816 S. Hulen St., thehappylark.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Zoe+Jack 5137 Birchman Ave., zoeandjack.com

SHOPPING

Cigar Shop

READER PICK: Silver Leaf Cigar

426 Commerce St., silverleafcigar.net

EDITORS’ PICK: Pop’s Safari Cigar Bar

2929 Morton St., popssafaricigars.com

Fine Jewelry

READER PICK: Collections

Fine Jewelry

708 S. Saginaw Blvd., collectionsfinejewelry.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Kubes Jeweler

2700 W. Berry St., kubesjewelers.com

Gift Shop

READER PICK: P.S. The Letter

P.S. The Letter has a lot of inventory. That’s why the store moved from the small bungalow off of Camp Bowie Boulevard into a massive building of department store-size proportions, now near the intersection of Hulen Street and Camp Bowie Boulevard. Fine china, crystal, interesting linen collections, baby gifts and stationery dominate the store, making it the go-to place for everything from birthday gifts to wedding registries.

2100 Hulen St., pstheletter.com

EDITORS’ PICK: SpaceCowboy FW

A little cowboy. A little pinup girl. A little vintage. A little futuristic. SpaceCowboy makes kitsch gifts look cool with an eclectic selection of T-shirts, accessories, stationery and other gifts — often paired with snarky sayings. 3628 Bernie Anderson Ave., spacecowboyfw.com

Health & Wellness Store

READER PICK: Sunflower Shoppe 5817 Curzon Ave., sunflowershoppe.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Natural Grocers 2501 W. 7th St., Ste. 115, naturalgrocers.com

Home Decor

READER PICK: WRARE

Often, if you love home design, you also love moving. Such is the case with WRARE, which moved from Crockett Row to Camp Bowie

Boulevard and finally back to Crockett Row in December. But its loyal following and consistent stock of items have not waivered. The vintage and industrial, well, wares, include everything from quirky gifts to home accents and stationery. 2955 Crockett St., wrareonline.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Part showroom, part retail store, designers Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams opened their namesake store in Taylorsville, North Carolina, in 1989 and have since expanded to more than 32 locations. Fort Worth joined the lineup in September, thanks to what Gold describes as the city’s “sophisticated sense of style.”

5001 Ozona Ave., mgbwhome.com

Men’s Clothing

READER PICK: Pax & Parker

1621 River Run, Ste. 116, paxandparker.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Mizzen + Main Dallas-based Mizzen+Main had a brush with fame when Phil Mickelson wore one of the brand’s shirts during a practice round with Tiger Woods at the Masters. (How’s that for some serious name-dropping?) Some say it’s the dress shirt to end all dress shirts. SMU grad Kevin Lavelle created the line of menswear clothes (that all started with the button-down) that are machine-washable, wrinkleresistant, moisture-wicking and ultrastretchable. The Dallas-based company opened a Fort Worth store in The Shops at Clearfork last year after a successful popup in the same spot.

5231 Monahans Ave., mizzenandmain.com

Nursery

READER PICK: Calloway’s Nursery 2651 S. Hulen St., calloways.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Guardado Garden Center 3228 Alta Mere Drive, guardadogardencenter.com

Outdoor Furniture

READER PICK: Into the Garden

4600 Dexter Ave., intothegardenoutdoor.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Yard Art Patio & Fireplace 5232 S. Hulen St., myyardart.com

Shoe Store

READER PICK: Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes

6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 103, stanleyeisenmanshoes.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Neiman Marcus Fort Worth

5200 Monahans Ave., neimanmarcus.com

Toy Store

READER PICK: The Happy Lark Put together a toy store and a stylish boutique, and you get The Happy Lark — a shop that offers not just toys, games and children’s clothing, but also a dedicated space where little ones can run free and play with a changing selection of toys and activities. The shop regularly hosts events like parenting workshops, pop-up shops and storytime, as well as structured play dates featuring a bubble machine, wind tunnel and parachute.

5816 S. Hulen St., thehappylark.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Toy Works 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Find Toy Works on Facebook

Western Wear

READER PICK: M.L. Leddy’s 2455 N. Main St., leddys.com

EDITORS’ PICK: Maverick Fine Western Wear

100 E. Exchange Ave., maverickwesternwear.com

Women’s Clothing

READER PICK: Esther Penn

3328 W. 7th St., estherpenn.com

EDITORS’ PICK: You Are Here 5109 Pershing Ave., youareherefw.com

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The Faces of Luxury

Home of Dreams 2018: Westlake

Our luxury smart home wants to help its new owner stay happy and healthy.

BY SCOTT NISHIMURA

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Fort Worth Magazine’s 2018 Home of Dreams, a luxury hacienda under construction in Westlake’s Granada development, is one smart lady who’ll help you lead a healthy life.

A host of health and wellness devices provided by Sensogram Technologies, a partner of our homebuilder PentaVia Custom Homes, will connect with the house’s Wi-Fi system and be able to do everything from collecting wellness data (how many steps it takes to walk your home) to detecting falls and alerting emergency services and caregivers. “It’s designed to help take the smart house to the next step,” Ernie Ianace, Sensogram’s president, says.

The Home of Dreams — the latest in an ongoing series of luxury homes where the magazine collaborates with builders, designers and vendors to bring you the latest in trends — is a 6,465-square-foot, ﬁve-bedroom, six-bath modern hacienda designed by John Hathaway of Austin’s Vanguard

Studio. To be completed this summer, the home at 2210 Costa Del Sol is listed at $2.895 million by Dona Robinson of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, our ofﬁcial Home of Dreams and Dream Home Realtor. The home will be open for tours in August to beneﬁt a Wish with Wings.

The partnership: Technology providers Sensogram and BrightLife Services, both based in Plano, have two common board members who own PentaVia Custom Homes. The home health system is a runoff of a tablet provided by BrightLife, which connects wirelessly to health and wellness devices owned by Sensogram or by others and provided by the company. The devices collect and monitor health and wellness data, and store it in the cloud, allowing you to share it with your physician. “You decide who you let know, what,” Ianace says.

SensoSCAN, Sensogram: Cufﬂess, wireless, wearable device that uses highly sensitive optical sensors to monitor

The 2018 Home of Dreams is nearing completion.

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and measure blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen saturation and respiration rate. Sensogram’s SensoRING monitors all vital signs.

VitalBand, Sensogram: Automatic fall-detection smart watch that also monitors heart and respiration rates, step count, and calories burned, and can be preprogrammed for medication reminders, goal notiﬁcations, and to call anyone you want if you fall. The watch also has a panic button.

Other devices that can connect to the BrightLife platform include Bluetooth-enabled scales and glucose meters.

Pricing: Varies, based on what you want. If you want the devices but not the monitoring, Sensogram can sell you the devices. The watch, for example, costs $300. Sensogram has an $80-a-month subscription package, with full monitoring and access to telemedicine providers. “We’ll give you the tablet,” Ianace says.

What’s driving demand for smart home health technology: The customer runs the gamut, from millennials to aging baby boomers. Aging is a big driver, but younger people are increasingly interested, Ianace says. “It’s absolutely about demographics and aging, but it’s also been driven by the consumer being much more aware of what it takes to stay healthy,” Ianace says.

Touring for the 2018 Home of Dreams begins in August.

HOME OF DREAMS 2018

Builder and interior designer: PentaVia Custom Homes

Interior designer and decorator: The Design Center/Western Heritage Furniture

Roof: Texas Tile Roofing

Gutters and downspouts: Loveless Gutters

Stone materials: Metro Brick and Stone Co.

Stucco: Centurion Stone

Foam insulation: Red Oak Insulation

Iron front gate: Durango Doors

Floors, hardwood and carpet: Vintage Floors

Kitchen cabinets: The Kitchen Source

Appliances and accessories: The Jarrell Co.

Cabinets: Mike Conkle’s Custom Cabinets

Countertops: KLZ Stone

Landscaping, irrigation and yard lights: Guardado Landscaping

Deco pavers: Whiz-Q Stone

Fencing: Magnolia Fence

Patio furniture: Yard Art Patio & Fireplace

Fort Worth Magazine teams with the finest builders, designers and vendors to build our long-running series of Dream Homes and Homes of Dreams. Here are our partners that have signed on so far for our 2018 Home of Dreams in Westlake.

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PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGEONS WORTH KNOWING

While choosing any health care professional is a personal decision, selecting a cosmetic surgeon requires careful thought and detailed research. To help you make your decision on which specialist is right for you, some area professionals have purchased space to tell you more about themselves, their practice and how they can improve your appearance and self-esteem. The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth Magazine.

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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: Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

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Mansﬁeld Cosmetic Surgery Center

Michael L. Thornton, D.O., FACOS, FAACS

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic surgery of the Face, Breast, Buttock & Body

Contouring, Mommy Makeover, and Aesthetic Medical Spa Services. EDUCATION: B.A., Baylor University; D.O., UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth; Internship/Residency, General Surgery, Michigan State University; Fellowship, Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center; Fellowship, Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) accredited, English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. CERTIFICATIONS:

Surgeon; Diplomate American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. AWARDS/HONORS: Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS) and Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS); Past President, Texas Cosmetic Surgery Society; Board of Trustees and Oral Board Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery; Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery, Methodist

SPECIAL INTERESTS: Face lift and blepharoplasty, Mommy Makeover breast and body rejuvenation, Brazilian Butt Lift, after weight loss skin removal surgery. INNOVATIONS: ® Laser Tattoo Removal and SculpSure® Non-Invasive Fat Reduction. AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Thornton performs cosmetic surgery at Baylor Surgicare at

CHARITABLE WORK:

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Worst Of

BY HEYWOOD ILLUSTRATION BY CHARLES MARSH

Every year, Fort Worth Magazine comes out with its extremely popular “Best Of” issue. Now some of you have written to me about doing a “Worst Of” column, but I haven’t done one for a couple of reasons. Lawsuits and drive-bys. But then I got to thinking. Rather than just pick on people, places or things in our area, why not just go global?

So, I searched through almanacs, maps, bibliographies, dictionaries and encyclopedias. I even consulted a psychic, but I knew she wasn’t legit when she let me write a check. I’ve only provided a small sample, but I think this information could still be useful to our readers. I certainly hope you agree.

WORST RESTAURANT

Crabby Joe’s Tap and Grill in Canada. Annually voted the country’s worst restaurant, the good thing about it is there’s never a wait. In fact, there’s never been a reservation. If you do decide to visit, you might want to try Joe’s signature dish, jellied moose nose. After that, assuming you’re not running to the bathroom or waiting for the ambulance to arrive, check out the dessert menu. I’m guessing that there are not many establishments left where you can find a heaping bowl of lobster ice cream or a big slice of vinegar pie.

WORST COCKTAIL

The Cement Mixer. This is an enticing mix of Baileys Irish Cream, lime juice and a raw egg. What makes this drink unique is that the ingredients actually congeal when they combine in your mouth. And if you’re like me, that has all the appeal of walking barefoot through a public restroom. But for some reason, it’s very popular in England. Then again, so is lousy dental work.

The Smoker’s Cough. Concocted in New Orleans,

this drink is a combination of Jägermeister and mayonnaise all mixed together in a shot glass. It probably tastes as bad as it looks. I really don’t know for sure, because I couldn’t find anybody that had ever tried it. But it’s apparently very strong. Legend has it that a mosquito fell into one. Two minutes later, it was trying to sing.

WORST IDEAS FOR A PRODUCT

Cheetos Lip Balm. This is for people who, for one reason or another, crave Cheetos on a daily basis; and haven’t you always wanted your lips to match your fingers?

Harley Davidson Perfume. Hey ladies, no man can resist the smell of hot rubber and Pennzoil.

Clairol Touch of Yogurt Shampoo. Finally, save time in the morning with a shampoo we can also have for breakfast.

WORST REVELATION BY A CELEBRITY

Al Roker. Despite being America’s most popular weatherman, Al Roker finally revealed that he really doesn’t care what the weather is like in your neck of the woods.

WORST CONDIMENTS

Hands down, it’s either Miracle Whip or fat-free mayonnaise.

WORST EXPRESSIONS

“Do what you love, and the money will follow.” The only way that expression will make you money is if your name is Taylor Swift and that’s the title of your new song.

“You can’t give up on her.” Sure. Be persistent. Keep after her. Of course, that’s also known as stalking.

“My door is always open.” Really? Then why do you need a door?

Yeah, I realize that this may be a dumb idea. But sometimes dumb ideas work. Just remember: There’s a guy out there who invented a wrench and named it Allen. If you’ve got any suggestions, just drop by and see me. My door is always open. Mainly because I lost the key.

Sewell salutes the Fort Worth Fire Department and the Fort Worth Police Department for their service to our community.

Junior League Sustainers

On April 12, Ann Collins Florsheim was honored as the 2018 Junior League Sustainer of the Year during a reception at Ridglea Country Club.

Medicine Ball

Guests dined, danced and enjoyed a Casino Royale and Poker Tournament at the James Bond-themed party April 14, beneﬁting the Alliance Foundation.

Photos by Sharon Corcoran

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Claire Florsheim, Ann Florsheim, Charles Florsheim, Charlie Florsheim

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Stuart & Margaret McDonald

Jason Toy, Kara Meloni

Don & Jeanice King

John & Julie Landry, Peggy & Gary Barker

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Heart Ball

Nearly 400 attendees donned their Western casual attire at Near Southside’s Shipping and Receiving April 14 for the 2018 Heart Ball to raise funds and highlight the impact of the American Heart Association. Guests had the opportunity to hear heart disease and stroke survivors’ stories.

Photos by David Beans

Wine for a Cause

Over 200 guests attended the ninth annual Wine for a Cause dinner and auction beneﬁting pediatric cancer research at Cook Children’s Medical Center on March 24.

by Caroline Farmer

Photos

Emilie Woerner, Ema Mujagic

Christine Klote, Elizabeth Stucker, Jeff Klote

Adeka McIntosh, Olivia Prebus

Danton Goss, Maranda Ogle, Joey Goss, Kayemille Goss, Jeff Ogden, Lori Ogden

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FAMILY LAWYERS TO KNOW

They stand by you through the hard times. They guide and support you from the beginning to the end of the divorce process. They are some of Greater Fort Worth’s brightest, most sought-after family law and collaborative law professionals,

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

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Law Ofﬁce of Gary L. Nickelson

Gary L. Nickelson

Chris Nickelson

CONCENTRATION:

CERTIFICATION:

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

HONORS:

Thomson Reuters business, as published in Texas Monthly magazine since 2003. Chris has been named as “Texas Super Lawyer,” a Thomson Reuters business, in the Super Lawyer issue published in Texas Monthly since 2014. Gary and Chris have won the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas’ highest and most prestigious award, The Dan Price Award, in 2003 and 2013, respectively.

EXPERIENCE: Gary has handled family law cases exclusively over 30 years. His experience allows him to handle all types of family law cases throughout

Texas. Chris, an 18-year attorney, clerked in El Paso Court of Appeals, appeared as an attorney in many of the appellate courts in Texas and is an accomplished family law attorney.

CONTACT INFORMATION: garynickelson.com

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Anderson Legal Group, P.C.

SPECIALTY: We handle all types of Family Law / Divorce and Criminal defense litigation in Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties. WHAT SETS US APART: We represent clients by listening to their goals and -

oping all options and predicting the potential outcomes so that our empowered clients can make informed decisions. Due to our extensive courtroom experience, clients know that if their case cannot be resolved

FREE ADVICE: Find the attorney whom you feel comfortable speaking with and who listens to your goals. PAST ACHIEVEMENTS:

Legal Specialization; Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorney; Texas Super Lawyer - Under 40; Martindale-Hubble - Highest Peer Review for both ethics and legal competence; Avvo 10.0 rating; Lead Counsel Rated.

PICTURED: (front) Sarah Hayes, Paralegal; Paul G. Daly, Associate Attorney; (back) Carrie K. Tapia, Associate Attorney; Andrew J. Anderson, Senior Attorney; Mehwish S. Hussain, Paralegal.

CONTACT INFORMATION: andersonlegalgroup.com contact@andersonlegalgroup.com

Harris Cook, LLP

David L. Cook

FOCUS | FAMILY LAWYERS TO KNOW

Justice Law Firm, P.C. Tracy

L. Justice

SPECIALTY: All phases of family law are practiced at Justice Law Firm, including divorce, collaborative law, child custody and support

tion, Justice Law Firm provides professional counsel in business law, including entity selection and formation, contracts, leases, asset protecEDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS:

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

HONORS: Fort Worth Magazine

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Law Ofﬁce of Sean M. Lynch, PLLC

SPECIALTY: We are a full-service Family Law Firm that provides representation in all facets of family law. EDUCATION: Sean M. Lynch graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Law, 2007. Stephanie Sabelhaus graduated from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 2011.

AWARDS/HONORS: We have been named a top family attorney in Tarrant County in Fort Worth Magazine in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. Lynch is on the board of the Tarrant County Family Law Association GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: -

able representation to all our clients no matter what challenge they face. APPROACH: -

MOTTO: FREE ADVICE:

to modify orders yourself to save money. Even if you have an uncontested divorce, you want to make sure the divorce decree is thorough and situation. PICTURED: Stephanie Sabelhaus and Sean M. Lynch.

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Naylor & Naylor, P.L.L.C.

SPECIALTY: Naylor & Naylor is a Fort Worth law firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law with a focus on high-asset and complex divorce issues as well as child-related matters including contested custody cases. CERTIFICATIONS: Steve and Kimberly Naylor have been practicing family law for more than 23 years and aretion. APPROACH TO LAW: case is unique and have the training and experience to provide specaring that each case deserves. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

FREE ADVICE: Family law cases can be extremely stressful and emotional. You need someone representing you who understands that PICTURED: Stephen and Kimberly Naylor.

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Nunneley Family Law

MOTTO: We’ll help you take the bite out of divorce. FIRST STEP: When marital problems become insurmountable, it’s time to take action. Call expertly trained, family law attorneys to advocate on your behalf.

FOCUS: We are exclusively divorce, property division and custody focused. With that concentration comes a depth of expertise in complex family law matters. NFL attorneys deal with these life-changing circumstances frequently and strive to prepare clients to be ready and informed before, during and after the court proceedings. CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

Board of Legal Specialization. Stephen has been practicing for more than 25 years in Probate, Personal Injury and Family Law. Patrick Clabby with more than nine years’ experience. HONORS: With more than

an elite “Super Lawyer” (2003-2017) as featured in Texas Monthly and as Fort Worth Magazine of Nunneley Family Law, she is dedicated to helping clients protect their REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Business owners, C-suite executives, spouses and baby boomers. FREE ADVICE: Seek expert legal advice before you begin the divorce process. PICTURED: Barbara Nunneley, Stephen Farrar and Patrick J. Clabby.

CONTACT INFORMATION: nunneleyfamilylaw.com

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SPECIALTY: -

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: -

HONORS/AWARDS: Fort Worth Magazine

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

GREATEST PROFESIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: APPROACH

TO LAW: WHAT SETS THEM APART: MOTTO: SPECIAL INTERESTS: FREE ADVICE:

FAMILY LAWYERS TO KNOW | FOCUS

FOCUS OF PRACTICE: Collaborative Law, Family Law, Mediation, Estate Planning. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Family Law; J.D., Texas Wesleyan; LL.M, Pepperdine University School of Law; B.A., University of Houston. AWARDS/HONORS: Recognized as a Master/Credentialed Collaborative Professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas; nominated by peers as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2014 and 2015. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Past President of Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association; Chairperson of the Collaborative Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar; graduated second in law school class, magna cum laude. WHY I CHOSE THE LEGAL FIELD: I was a mediator prior to going to law school, and I mediated family law cases. In the process of going to law school to become a better mediator, I discovered MISSION: I am proud

to have dedicated my practice to solving disputes by utilizing alternative methods such as collaborative law, mediation and arbitration. I strive to help families navigate through tough times and empower clients to make decisions for their families without asking for court intervention, if at all possible. ADVICE: Always consider alternatives prior to litigation. Thoroughly research all your options before deciding on counsel, and make sure that whomever you choose to represent you shares your method of problem-solving and that you have a shared vision of the general direction of your case.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Kate Smith

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SPECIALTY: Criminal and family law; estate planning and probate. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.A., North Texas State College (1986); J.D., Louisiana State University Law School (1993). AWARDS/ HONORS: 233rd District Court advisory board (2007–2008); American Inns of Court Foundation; Who’s Who in Law; Leadership Fort Worth (2007–2008); Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Tarrant County Family Bar Association, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Mental Health Association board member (1999–2002), Saginaw Chamber of Commerce member (2006–2008), Leadership Fort Worth advisory board. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL

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Backroads Music Festival at Rocker B Ranch

July 5-6

This event isn’t happening until July, but if you want to go, it’s best to start planning early. Just a little more than an hour away from Fort Worth is Rocker B Ranch, a 320-acre luxury resort that will serve as the backdrop for the Backroads Music Festival. Fort Worth’s own Pat Green will be there, along with other big names in country music like Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue and Randy Rogers Band. The festival will also feature outdoor activities, food vendors, and pop-up shops. Tickets range between $75-$200.

Rocker B Ranch. 1125 Chaney Lane, Graford. rockerb.com. 682.321.3624.

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the 2018 Fort Worth HOME Design Awards

Enter your well-designed space for a chance to be featured in the December issue of Fort Worth HOME. Winners from 14 different categories will be recognized at a future event in front of the top Fort Worth/Dallas design professionals. Entries must be submitted by July 1.

For more information, visit fwtx.com/fwHOME/Home-Design-Awards

2 Race Street Rollick

June 2

More than 40 vendors selling handmade or hand-selected items like art, home goods, jewelry and other gifts will be hanging out in the Riverside Arts District for Race Street Rollick. There will also be live music by local artists, along with face painting and other family-friendly activities. If you miss, no worries — Race Street Rollick takes place every ﬁrst Saturday of the month. 2900 Race St. Find Race Street Rollick on Facebook.

3 2018 TECH Fort Worth Impact Showcase

June 5

2018 marks the 20th birthday for local entrepreneurial organization TECH Fort Worth and ﬁfth year for its annual Impact Showcase, an event in which technology startup companies exhibit their products and inventions. This year’s event takes place in one of the hottest venues on South Main Street — The 4 Eleven — and showcases more than 25 startups. The event is free. The 4 Eleven. 411 S. Main St. techfortworth.org. 817.339.8968.

4 Stick Fly

Through June

MPlay director Khira Hailey describes “Stick Fly” as an “-ism play,” dealing with themes like racism, sexism and classism. This drama by Lydia R. Diamond — winner of multiple LA Drama Critics Circle Awards — tells the story of an afﬂuent AfricanAmerican family spending the weekend at its Martha’s Vineyard home. When two brothers bring their signiﬁcant others to meet the family, tensions rise as family secrets are revealed. Jubilee Theatre. 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411

5Modern Calligraphy

101 Fort Worth

June 20

Ever wanted to learn how to do that pretty calligraphy you always see on your Instagram feed? Mint and Maple will be at Shop Small Fort Worth to host a workshop on the basics of modern pointed pen calligraphy. The class is $135 per person, and students take home their own calligraphy set and practice guides. Snacks and drinks — including wine — are provided.

Shop Small Fort Worth. 3608 Pershing Ave. shopsmallfortworth.com. 682.224.3533.

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6 International Folk Art Market

June 14-16

Head out to Arlington for a trip around the world (well, more or less). The International Folk Art Market is back for a second year, bringing together more than 40 folk artists from 30 countries like Peru, Italy, Ukraine and Nigeria — all on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington. Food, drinks and live entertainment will also be on-site. The Green at College Park. 700 S. Center St. folkartmarket.org/arlington. 817.271.5809.

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Fort Worth Margarita Festival

June 16

Got hot takes on the best margarita in Fort Worth? Now’s your chance to sound off. The Yard is hosting the Fort Worth Margarita Festival and having guests sample more than 15 margaritas from local bars and restaurants. Patrons vote for their favorite, and the restaurant with the winning marg gets $1,000 and bragging rights. Admission is free if all you want to do is hang around and enjoy the vibe. To sample margaritas, tickets start at $25. The Yard. 3017 Morton St. theyardfw.com. 817.353.2073.

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June 7-10

8 A-Kon

Call your geek squad. A-Kon is back in Fort Worth for the second year in a row to celebrate all things anime. Interact with artists, voice actors and directors, and check out live performances by Japanese rock bands like Garnidelia and BRADIO, as well as an intimate performance of music from Final Fantasy. Cosplay is a must.

Fort Worth Convention Center. 1201 Houston St. a-kon.com.

9 Silhouette Event at The Happy Lark

June 8

Here’s a Father’s Day gift idea — silhouette artist Karl Johnson is visiting local children’s boutique and Best Of winner The Happy Lark to create keepsake portraits of your little ones. Johnson will hand cut each silhouette — and it only takes a minute or two. Portraits are $30. Reservations required. The Happy Lark. 5816 S. Hulen St. thehappylark.com. 682.841.1027.

10 Waitress

June 19-24

Waitress, the popular Broadway hit featuring music by Sara Bareilles, is traveling to Bass Hall for the ﬁrst time, and get this — two local girls will play the role of Jenna’s young daughter, Lulu, while it’s here. June Whitley, 5, of Arlington, and Quinn Copeland, 6, of Fort Worth, will alternate in the role, performing in four shows each during the eight-show run. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817.212.4200.

Desi Oakley as Jenna in the national tour of Waitress.

Photo by Joan Marcus.

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Aw Shucks!

Fort Worth food truck, Amaizing Corn, owned by husband-and-wife team

Nick and Lucy Brown, offers up the cream of the crop with its Mexican-style street corn concoctions.

BY JENNIFER CASSEDAY-BLAIR

Elote . noun [ e -lo-te]

A popular street food in Mexico that is either boiled or grilled in the husk and served with salt, chili powder, butter, cotija and mayonnaise.

Nick Brown had dreams of paying off the house or the cars with the money he and his wife, Lucy, had saved up over the course of their marriage. Lucy had a different plan in mind. “My wife wanted to start a business with our savings. Originally we had planned to start a restaurant but just couldn’t ﬁnd the right location. Then our business partner heard that a friend was selling a food truck. That’s how Amaizing Corn was born,” Nick says.

Realizing that the food truck market was inundated with taco offerings, Nick and Lucy knew that they’d need something extraordinary to make their own stand out. Nick says, “We decided to sell Mexicanstyle street corn as well. That’s what has really set us apart. We roast all of our own corn. There’s nothing from the can. In addition to the traditional-style corn, or elote, we experiment with lots of different ﬂavors and ingredients. I’d say my favorite item on the menu right now is our corn served with nacho cheese and bacon. It’s delicious.”

Amaizing Corn has been in operation since last December and is now riding a huge wave of success. The Browns ﬁrst

approached Fort Worth clientele in the Stockyards. From there they went to ﬂea markets and then started operating in food truck parks. “Now our phone is ringing off the hook,” Nick says.

Prepping for a busy day on the truck isn’t easy, but Nick says he’s got the routine down. Each morning he loads the supplies, and on the way to work, he picks up one of his employees who recently moved here from Venezuela and doesn’t own a car. Nick says, “When we close up in the evening, it’s a total mess. Everything just moves so fast throughout the day. We scrub the truck down every night and leave it sparkling for the next day.”

The couple says that the majority of their business is a result of their followers on social media. “We really haven’t needed to spend money on any other advertising,” Nick says. Before taking the plunge into the food industry, Nick worked in sales. “There is deﬁnitely an advantage to having a food truck over a brick-and-mortar restaurant. You have the ability to go and ﬁsh out your own clients. There’s always money to be made; you just have to make it happen.”

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Over the Moon

Luna Grill puts a delightful twist on Mediterranean classics and offers diners a wholesome experience with its locally harvested produce.

BY JENNIFER CASSEDAY-BLAIR

Sean and Maria Pourteymour got engaged after only knowing each other for 1 1/2 weeks. It’s that same spontaneity and self-assuredness that led them to become entrepreneurial trailblazers. What launched in 2004 by the power couple as a small Mediterranean family restaurant in San Diego after not being able to ﬁnd a healthy fast-food alternative has developed into nearly 50 locations throughout Southern California and Texas.

Growing up, Maria worked in her own family’s restaurant where she acquired a penchant for fresh, healthy cooking. Combining that experience with her commercial real-estate developer husband’s Iranian heritage

Luna Grill

resulted in a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ﬂavors. The fact that the Mediterranean diet was becoming wildly popular contributed to Luna Grill’s success. Another factor that played into the restaurant chain’s big boom was the recession in the late 2000s. Previous stay-at-home parents rejoined the workforce. Luna Grill acted as a home kitchen to many of those moms and dads multiple nights a week.

Location: 1571 E. Debbie Lane, Ste. 103, Mansﬁeld 76063; 5239 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth 76109

Acting now as the chief cuisine ofﬁcer, Maria is responsible for culinary research, cooking processes and recipe development restaurantwide. Sean oversees strategic operations and deals with the capital-raising strategies and manages investor relations.

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Hours: Mon. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Luna Grill’s 2,400-squarefoot Mansﬁeld location dishes up delectable fare such as

gourmet salads, fresh appetizers including hummus and falafel, wraps, signature kabob plates and a handful of simple desserts. A modest craft beer and wine menu is also available.

On a recent visit, I started with the Sampler Platter ($10.25) so I could get a tiny taste of several menu items like the falafel, stuffed grape leaves, couscous medley and hummus. Per the suggestion of a friend who regularly frequents Luna Grill, I also ordered the Never, Ever Gyros ($10.75) – a blend of beef, lamb and traditional NearEastern spices – with a side of the Quinoa Tabouleh. Each selection was prepared fresh-to-order, and the made-daily marinades and sauces enhanced every bite. With most meals weighing in between 200 and 600 calories, Luna Grill is a smart choice for those watching their diet.

Ideal for a quick lunch, Luna Grill’s ambiance could be referred to as “Luxe Casual.” The restaurant chain’s newest eatery includes a handsome patio and showcases what they call “Luna 3.0,” a blend of modern and vintage elements meant to invoke a comfortable feel for the family. Luna Grill opened another location at The Shops at Clearfork in May.

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The Sweet Spot

Serve your sweets with a side of edible ﬂowers this season for a spread that looks as good as it tastes.

Fast Raspberry-Yogurt Ice Pops

1 cup fresh raspberries

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

Pulse together raspberries, sugar and lime juice in a food processor or blender until raspberries are just broken down. Fold into a mixing bowl of the Greek yogurt. Divide mixture between four ﬂuted freezable molds, preferably silicone. Cover and freeze until ﬁrm, about 4 hours.After freezing, let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before turning out and serving.

Makes four servings.

Gluten-Free Cakes

With Cashew Cream and Matcha

FOR THE CAKE BASE:

1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

1/2 cup walnuts, ﬁnely chopped

1/2 cup soft brown sugar, packed

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 lemon, zest only, ﬁnely grated

2 tablespoons mint, leaves only, chopped

FOR THE FILLING:

1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained

1 large lemon, juiced

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1 cup coconut milk

2 cups silken tofu

1/2 cup white sugar

FOR THE MATCHA TOPPING:

1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature

2/3 cup butter, at room temperature

2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder

TO GARNISH:

4 thin lemon slices

FOR THE CAKE BASE: Preheat oven to 350 F.

Place four individual ring molds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Pulse together oats, walnuts, brown sugar and melted butter in a food processor until ﬁnely chopped. Stir in lemon zest and mint.Divide mixture between molds, pressing into even layers with the back of a damp tablespoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and set. Remove from oven and transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack.

FOR THE FILLING: Combine cashews, lemon juice, coconut oil, coconut milk, silken tofu and sugar in a clean food processor.Blend on high until smooth, scraping down sides of processor from time to time.Spoon filling on top of bases. Carefully tap baking sheet on a flat surface to help settle filling. Cover and chill until set, about 4 hours.

salad cress or other microgreen edible ﬂowers, e.g., pansies

FOR THE MATCHA TOPPING: Beat together cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and pale, 2-3 minutes.Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, stir well, and then continue to beat until smooth and creamy, 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of hot water and the matcha powder, beating again until uniformly green in color. Transfer to a piping bag ﬁtted with a star-shaped nozzle. Chill until ready to serve.

TO SERVE: Carefully slide a spatula under bases of cakes, transferring to serving plates. Remove molds. Pipe voluminous swirls of matcha topping on top of the cakes. Garnish with lemon slices, salad cress and ﬂowers before serving.

Makes four servings.

Blackberry-Beet Ice Cream

/ Avocado-Mint Ice Cream

FOR THE ICE-CREAM BASE:

6 large eggs

2 cups white sugar

7/8 cup water

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 1/2 cups milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

FOR THE BLACKBERRY-BEET ICE CREAM:

1 1/3 cups blackberries

7 tablespoons beet juice

FOR THE AVOCADO-MINT ICE CREAM:

1 large avocado, halved, pitted and diced

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 handful mint, leaves only, chopped

FOR THE ICE-CREAM BASE: Whisk together eggs, sugar and water in a large heavy-based saucepan. Add cream and whisk again to combine. Cook over a medium heat, whisking continually, until simmering. Remove from heat and strain custard mixture through a ﬁne sieve into a bowl.Sit the bowl inside a larger bowl half-ﬁlled with ice water. Stir custard until cold, about 20 minutes. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.

FOR THE BLACKBERRY-BEET ICE CREAM: Purée blackberries with beet juice in a food processor. Pass through a ﬁne sifter into an icecream machine.Add one-third of prepared ice-cream base and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until frozen yet soft, 20-30 minutes.Scoop ice cream into a freezable container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours.

FOR THE AVOCADO-MINT ICE CREAM: Purée avocado with lime juice, mint and a splash of water in a food processor. Transfer to a clean ice-cream machine.Add remaining prepared ice-cream base and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until frozen yet soft, 20-30 minutes.Scoop ice cream into a freezable container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours.Remove ice creams from freezer 5-10 minutes before serving.

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For many in Fort Worth, warmer weather means one thing and one thing only: Agua fresca season is here.

Paleteria La Azteca, new on the East Side at 4033 E. Belknap St., might just serve the coolest flavors in town. Choose from a half-dozen kinds of the specialty Mexican drink (a combination of fruits, flowers or cereals blended with water and sugar) in flavors such as pecan, piña colada, watermelon, eggnog, pineapple and mamey (another tropical tree fruit). While you’re there, get a scoop or three of the excellent ice cream, made onsite in both kiddo and adult-friendly flavors, including tequila –which, yes, does include a bit of the real stuff. Drink, er, eat responsibly.

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Some of us drive to the tiny town of Everman for barbecue from Hickory Stick

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BY MALCOLM MAYHEW

and Longoria’s, or home cooking from Madea’s. But there’s another reason to make the jog to my hometown: excellent Mexican food at Tacos Oasis. In-theknow locals swarmed Ricky Garcia’s little red taco truck for years, but since this time last year, they’ve been jamming into his brick-and-mortar, a behemoth of a spot at 6,000 square feet — located at 623 E. Enon Ave., behind the Quickway gas station where he used to park his truck.

Garcia will celebrate the one-year anniversary of his brick-and-mortar taqueria by introducing several new menu items this month, including beef and chicken fajitas, salads, ceviche, new flavors of agua fresca and other items. “I’ll have several healthier, lighter options,” he says.

This’ll offer a nice balance to his decidedly not-so-

light signature items, which include Oasis Fries, a magnificent mess of crisp, thickcut fries drowned in guacamole, sour cream, carne asada and jalapeños; gargantuan burritos; torta sandwiches; and of course tacos, stuffed with fillings such as pork, tongue and chicken. tacosoasis.com

FunkyTown Donuts’ foray into downtown draws near. The second location of the gourmet doughnut shop is on track to open — at 132 E. 4th St., in the former Cupcakery spot — late June/early July, says Angie Moors, who co-owns the shop with husband Brandon and his mother, Ruth. Unlike

the original Near Southside location, the downtown store will sell alcohol. “We plan on serving four beers on tap, rotating local craft beers seasonally,” Angie says. “We’ll pair some of our menu items with our beer selections.” They’ll also offer AVOCA’s Mythos cold brew on tap, along with other coffees.

Doughnuts — both yeast and cake — will be made on-site, from scratch, in a variety of rotating flavors, with glazes that will incorporate fresh fruits and other ingredients. Angie says the shop will be open seven days a week, late on Fridays and Saturdays. funkytowndonuts.com

There’s more newrestaurant action in Mansfield, thanks to the arrival of La Cima Mexican Cuisine, a family-run spot whose menu sometimes goes

Freelance food writer Malcolm Mayhew can be reached at malcolm.mayhew@hotmail.com or on Twitter at @foodfortworth.

above and beyond typical Mexican fare. There is that, of course, in the form of Tex-Mex standards such as fajitas, nachos and burritos. But those wanting something a little more adventurous will find much to admire in owner Eddy Velazquez’s avocado enchiladas topped with finely chopped chicken fajita meat, salmon tacos dressed in a housemade chipotle cream sauce and plate-engulfing chimichangas filled with barbecue brisket.

Unusual for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant, La Cima offers an extensive drinks list, made up of red and white wines (more than a dozen each), margaritas in unusual flavors such as mango and more than a dozen martinis. The martinis may as well be a two-for-one special: Each comes accompanied with the shaker in which they were made (and

those shakers are usually full enough to make a second drink).

Located at 2860 N. Highway 157, the Mansfield store is an offshoot of the original La Cima, which Velazquez opened four years ago in Cleburne. lacimamexicancuisine.com

Championed by this very magazine by this very writer as one of the best new restaurants in Fort Worth, Southside soul food spot TasteN-See Chicken & Waffles will move into bigger and better digs this summer. Son and mom owners DeMarcus Davis and Anita Wilcox have taken over the Café Brazil space at 2880 W. Berry St., near TCU, and will be open June 9. Taste-N-See’s original location in far south Fort Worth will close this month.

The restaurant’s specialty dish comes in the form of thick, Belgian-style waffles, made in-house, topped with bone-in fried chicken wings or boneless tenders. You can add additional

toppings, too, like chocolate chips. Other dishes include chicken-fried chicken, shrimp and grits and rotating fish dishes. The menu will remain small, Davis says, but will include a handful of new items, such as burgers, pastas and sandwiches. TasteN-See will also open for breakfast, which will be served all day. Davis says he’s hoping to add a bar, as well. tastenseefw.com

Creamistry, the city’s first liquid-nitrogen ice-cream shop, opened last month. For this we have to thank Jordan and Nicole Scott, owners of Mama’s Pizza, who have helped bring this all-natural, organic, made-toorder ice-cream chain to the Left Bank area. Here’s how it works: Customers choose a portion size, then an ice-cream flavor (more than 30 to choose from), then toppings (candy, cookies, fruits and sauces) — then the show begins. Employees blast each dessert with nitro, freezing the ice-cream

base so fast that ice crystals don’t have a chance to develop. Smoke billows! We oooh, we ahhh! The result is decadently rich ice cream that you can eat and, more importantly of course, post on Instagram.

628 Harrold St. creamistry.com

Spring and summer bring along new menus — out with starchy and filling, in with light and colorful. Under new exec chef Bria Downey, Clay Pigeon recently unveiled its new dinner menu, which includes a beet and strawberry salad with horseradish goat cheese and pistachio vinaigrette; charred asparagus and roasted mushroom flatbread; and fried quail with Calabrian chile, honey and blue cheese. The restaurant now offers select bottles of wine

for 50 percent off Monday evenings. claypigeonfd.com

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse also recently launched a new dinner menu, starring a grilled peach and burrata salad with basil and pea tendrils, honey balsamic dressing, fresh mint and crispy prosciutto; a long-bone veal chop with grilled spring onions, ovenroasted tomatoes and lemon confit butter; and, for the more health-conscious, butter-poached spring veggies, with white and green asparagus, sugar snap peas and English peas in lemon basil butter. delfriscos.com

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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. $-$$

Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am-midnight, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am1am, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$

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

J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11ammidnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; drafthouse open nightly 11am-2am $

Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20 Frontage Rd., 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$

No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344. 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.801.5541. Closed Mon.-Tues.; 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Fri.; 10:30am2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-2pm Sun. $$ Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$

Steve’s Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$ Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$

BURLESON

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-2pm lunch and 5pm-9pm 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.; 11am3pm, 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. BYOB. $$ FORT WORTH

Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$

Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am-10pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-11pm Thu.; 8ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$

Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11am-2am daily. $$ Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. 11am10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$

Cork & Pig Tavern 2869 Crockett St., 817.759.9280. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am11:30pm Fri.; 9am-11:30pm Sat.; 9am - 9pm Sun. $$$

Cast Iron Restaurant 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4106. 6am-11am Breakfast; 11am2pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am-2pm Lunch, Mon.Sat.; 5pm-10pm Dinner, daily. $$

Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$ Charleston’s 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ Clay Pigeon 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.8065. 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$

Curly’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Del Frisco’s Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. 11am-4pm Lunch, Sat.; 11am-3pm Lunch, Sun.; 4pm-10pm Dinner, Sun. and 4pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St.,

817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 Calhoun St., 817.451.6180. 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500. 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115. 6:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am3pm Sun. $

Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-6pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $-$$ Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. 10:30am-9pm Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650. 10:30am-midnight, daily. $$

HG Sply Co. 1621 River Run, Ste. 176, 682.730.6070. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11ammidnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat.; 10am10pm Sun. $$-$$$

Hookers Grill. 213 West Exchange Ave., 817. 773.8373. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. $$ Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-10pm Sat.-Sun.; Brunch to 4pm Sat.-Sun. $$-$$$

Lucile’s Stateside Bistro 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ The Lunch Box 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 8am-2:30pm, daily. $

MASH’D 2948 Crockett Street. Hours: MondayThursday: 11am-9pm, Friday: 11am-11pm, Saturday:10am-11pm, Sunday: 10am-9pm $$

MAX’s Wine Dive 2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, 817.870.1100 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; Brunch 10am-3pm Sat. & Sun.; Happy Hour 4pm-6pm Mon.-Fri. $-$$

Montgomery Street Café 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-Noon Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Paris Coffee Shop 704 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Break-

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fast Only 6am-11am Sat. $

Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$

Pop’s Safari 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$-$$$

Press Cafe 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Ste. 105, 817.570.6002. 7am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$

Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $

Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; Noon-6pm Sun. $

The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm MonSat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $$

The Social House 840 Currie St., 817.820. 1510. 11am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$

Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.244.9600. 7:30am3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-3:30pm Sat. $

Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm daily. $$

Varsity Tavern 1005 Norwood St., 817.882.6699. 11am-2am Mon-Sun. Brunch 11am-4pm Sat-Sun. $$

Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-9pm Sat.-Thurs.; 6am-10pm Fri. $

GRAPEVINE

Mac’s on Main 909 S. Main St., Ste. 110, 817.251.6227. 11am-3pm, Lunch Mon.-Sat.; 4:30-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm Brunch, Sun.; 4:30pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

Tolbert’s Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$ Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ KELLER/LAKE COUNTRY

FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10:30am10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. . $$ Main St. Cafe 900 S. Main St., 817.741.7600. 6am9pm, daily. $

Manny G’s Restaurant 444 Keller Pkwy., 817.431.9393. 8am-10pm, daily. $$ Seven Mile Café 110 W. Vine St., 817.379.3186. 7am-2pm, daily. $$

Snooty Pig Cafe 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 130, 817.431.0064. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am2pm Sat.-Sun. $

No Frills Grill and Sports Bar 801 S. Main St., 817.741.6344. 11am-2am, Daily. $$

The Angry Leprechaun 2041 Rufe Snow, Ste. 203, 817.903.9664. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-12am Fri.-Sat. $

Bronson Rock Wood-Fired Grill & Bar 250 S. Main St., 817.431.5543. 11am-12am Sun.Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$

Dallas Craft Co. 1821 S. Main St., 817.337.0284. 11am-12am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.; 10am2am Sat.; 10am-12am Sun. $$

Judge Bean’s Restaurant & Cantina 314 N. Main

St., 817.379.5872. 8am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 8am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Keller Tavern 128 S. Main St., 817.337.6711. 11am12am Sun.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$

The Backstreet Bar & Grill 104 Navajo Dr., 817.337.7917. 4pm-12am Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-1am Fri.-Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

The Local Watering Hole 1632 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.431.3203. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

ROANOKE

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-2pm, 4:30pm-9pm Mon.Thurs.; 11am-2pm, 4:30pm-9pm Fri.; 11am9pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $

Classic Cafe 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$-$$$

Dove Creek Café 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $

Reno Red’s Frontier Cooking 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $-$$

SOUTHLAKE

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Del Frisco’s Grille 1200 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.3777. 11am-11pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am9pm Sun. $$

Modern Market 1161 E. Southlake Blvd. Bldg. O, Suite 260. 817.442.0123. 8:30am-9:30pm, Mon.-Sun. $$

Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. 11am-10pm, daily. $-$$

WEATHERFORD

Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Iron Skillet Restaurant 2001 Santa Fe Drive, 817.594.0245. Open 24 hours. $$

Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $

Asian ARLINGTON

Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr., 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $

Genghis Grill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat; 10am-10pm Sun. $$

Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy., 817.468.3777. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sukhothai 423 Fielder North Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat. $

Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; Noon10pm Sat.; Noon-9:30pm Sun. $

BEDFORD

MK’s Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy., Ste. 130, 817.545.4149. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 4:30pm-10pm Sun. $$

Thai Jasmine 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $

BURLESON

Taste Of Asia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

FORT WORTH

Asia Bowl & Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; noon10pm Sun. $-$$

Cannon Chinese Kitchen 304 W. Cannon St. 817.238.3726. 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, Tues.Fri.; 5pm-9pm Dinner, Tues.-Thurs.; 5pm10pm Dinner, Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. $$

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. Lunch 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun $$

Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.420.6703. Lunch 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

HoYA Korean Kitchen 355 W. 3rd St., 817.334.7999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Kona Grill 3028 Crockett St., 817.210.4216. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie, Ste. 12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon9pm Sun. $$

My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $

Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 1526 Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808. Other location: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

P.F. Chang’s 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pho Little Saigon 1712 Mall Circle., 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$

Piranha Killer Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am11pm Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; noon-mid-

night Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Shinjuku Station 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 5pm-9pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $-$$

Spice 411 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.984.1800. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; Noon-10pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9:30pm Sun. Other location: 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-10:30pm Fri.; 11am9:30pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$

Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu. 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Thai Select 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Bar, Sun.-Sat. $$ Tu Hai Restaurant 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $ GRAPEVINE

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 1501 W. State Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. 11:15am-2:30pm Lunch, Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ HURST

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$

ASIAN

Pho in the Box 536 Keller Pkwy., 817.431.2583. 11 am-9pm Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tue. $ Simply Thai 2041 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. 205, 817.849.2105. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am9:30 Fri.-Sat. $$

Yokohama Hibachi & Sushi 1600 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.741.6688. 11am-2:30 pm Lunch, Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30 Dinner, Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10pm Dinner, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Asian Wok 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy., Ste. 101, 817.503.9999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-8pm Sun. $

Golden Thai Cuisine 1600 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 140, 817.741.5558. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Hong Kong Express 121 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. E127, 817.431.1286. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.;

11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Rice Box 1000 S. Main St., Ste. 500, 817.741.6797. 11am-10pm, daily. $

Sea Siam Thai Restaurant 940 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 230, 817.431.1581. 11am-2:30pm Lunch, Mon.Fri.; 5pm-9pm Dinner, Mon.-Fri.; 12pm-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

MANSFIELD

Sake Hibachi Sushi And Bar 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm, Sun. $-$$

SOUTHLAKE

Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. 11:30am-2pm Lunch, Mon.Fri.; Noon-3p.m. Lunch, Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm, Dinner, Mon.-Thurs.; 5pm-10:30pm Dinner, Fri.-Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $$

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

RA Sushi 1131 E. Southlake Blvd. Bldg. L. 817.601.9590. 11am-12am Sun.-Thu.; 11am1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 138, 817.410.1991. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $-$$

Barbecue

ARLINGTON

David’s Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row Dr., Ste. H, 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm daily. $

Oh My BBQ 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-8pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

FORT WORTH

Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Billy Bob’s Texas Honky Tonk Kitchen 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817.626.2340. 11am-9pm Mon.Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

Billy’s Oak Acres BBQ 7709 Camp Bowie W Blvd. 817.731.2278. 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am4pm Sun. $

Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

Cousin’s Pit Barbecue 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other locations: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 9560. Feather Grass Ln., 817.750.2020. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. 11am-9pm daily. Other locations: 951 N. Beach St., 682.647.0222. 11am9pm daily. 1989 Colonial Pwy., 817.759.7400. 11am-9pm daily. 5412 Blue Mound Rd., 817.289.0027. 10:30am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

Heim Barbecue 1109 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.882.6970. 11am-10pm Wed.- Mon. Closed Tues. $$

Railhead Smokehouse 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St.,

817.731.8770. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. Other locations: 140 E. Exchange Ave. 817.626.7777. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 Benbrook Blvd., 817.249.3320. 10:30am8:30pm Mon.-Sat. $

Sammie’s Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-5pm, Sun. $-$$

Smokey’s Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave. 817.451.8222. 11am-”until we run out” Mon.Fri.; 8am-”until we run out” Sat.-Sun. $ The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-3:30pm Mon.; 10:30am-7pm Tues.Wed.; 10:30am-8pm Thurs.-Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. $-$$

Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.625.1070. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$

HURST

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-9pm daily. $

KELLER

Roscoe’s Smokehouse 134 S. Main St., 682.593.7799. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am11pm Thu.-Sat. $$

WHITE SETTLEMENT

Soda Springs Bar-B-Q 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

Brazilian FORT WORTH

Texas De Brazil 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. 11am-3pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am3:30pm Lunch, Sun.; 11am-2pm Lunch, Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Dinner, Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

GRAPEVINE

Boi Na Braza 4025 William D. Tate, 817.251.9881. 5pm-9:45pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm Sun. $$$

Burgers & Sandwiches ARLINGTON

Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.. Ste. 103, 817.275.8918. 7am-9pm, daily. $ Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008, 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 10:45am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Chop House Burgers 2230 Park Row Drive, Ste. A, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Kincaid’s 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 113, 817.466.4211. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $

Tom’s Burgers & Grill 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$

FORT WORTH

Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $

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M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-4pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun. $

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw’s Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. 11am-2:30pm Mon.; 11am9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10:30am11pm Sat.; 10:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$

Tommy’s Hamburger Grill 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. Other location: 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.920.1776. 11am-9pm Mon.Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $

Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 8am-11am Breakfast, Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am-10pm Lunch, Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun.; until midnight, Bar, Wed.-Sat. $-$$

Z’s Café 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am-2pm Mon.-Fri. $ KELLER

Chapps Burgers 1004 Keller Pkwy., Ste. B106, 817.431.3888. 11am-9pm, daily. $

Bottlecap Alley Icehouse Grill 148 S. Main St., 682.593.0493. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $ SOUTHLAKE

Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ Kincaid’s 100 N. Kimball Ave., 817.416.2573. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $

Continental

ARLINGTON

Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20, 817.465.9797. 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-7pm Tue.; 9am-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ FORT WORTH

Six10Grille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am10:30am Mon.-Fri. $-$$$

Delis & Bakeries

ARLINGTON

Iris Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $

FORT WORTH

Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other locations: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 3300 Heritage Trace Pwy., Ste. 110, 817.750.6666.

10am-9pm daily. $

Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-6pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $

Bluebonnet Bakery 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $

Busy B’s Bakery 3701 Southwest Blvd., 817.731.8986. 5:30am-noon Tues.-Sun. $

Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $

Corner Bakery Café 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-9pm daily. $

The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $

Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. 6am-7pm daily. Other locations: 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1992, 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6am-5pm Sun. $

J. Rae’s 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $

McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242, 7am-6:30pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-6:30pm Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am8pm Sun. $

Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2 pm Sat.-Sun. Other location: 2743 S Hulen Street. 817.233.8899. 6am-12pm Mon.Fri., 7am-12 pm Sat.-Sun. $

Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thurs.Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $

Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 7am-6pm Bakery, 7am-11am Breakfast, 11am-3:30pm Tues.-Sat. $ The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 100 Country Club Rd., 940.464.0748; 2940 Justin Rd., 972.966.1091, 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am2pm Sat.-Sun. $

Yogi’s Deli and Grille 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.924.4500. 6:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am3:30pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $

Yolk 305 Main St., 817.730.4000. 6am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 7am-3pm Sat.&Sun. $

GRAPEVINE

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am-6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$

Main Street Bistro and Bakery 316 Main St., 817.424.4333, 6:30am-3pm Mon.; 6:30am9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-9pm Sun. $

The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am2pm Sat.-Sun. $

Weinburger’s Deli 601 S. Main St., Ste. 100, 817.416.5574. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ HUDSON OAKS

Ultimate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ KELLER

Bakeology DFW 126 Taylor St., 817.562.2500. 10am-4pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-12pm Sat.; Closed Mon.-Sun. $$

Cupcake Loco 900 S. Main St., Ste. 351, 682.593.0630. 10:30am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10:30am-5pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ Smallcakes 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 103, 682.593.8100. 10am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 10am9pm Fri.-Sat. $

Sweet Memories Cakes & Catering 138 Keller Pkwy., 817.379.3777. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri. $$ Texas Harvest Pie Company 138 Olive St., 817.798.9474. 11am-5pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Mon.-Sun. $$

Brew’n Blues Coffee House 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.485.0909. 6am-6pm Mon.Fri.; 7am-6pm Sat.-Sun. $

SOUTHLAKE

Elegant Cakery 5351 Nolen Drive, Ste. 200, 817.488.7580. 10am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-3pm Sat. $-$$

Weinburger’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Ste. 116, Westlake, 817.491.9119. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

Eclectic

ARLINGTON

The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Dr., Ste. 119, 817.472.9988. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

FORT WORTH

Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. 11am2:30pm Lunch, Tues.-Fri.; 10am-3pm Sat.Sun.; 5pm-8pm Dinner (during lecture series), Tues.; 5pm-8:30pm Dinner, Fri.; Bar: 10am4:30pm, Tues.-Sun.; 10am-9:30pm Fri. $$

Fixture - Kitchen and Social Lounge 401 W. Magnolia Ave., 817-708-2663. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10am-10pm Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$

Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$

Lili’s Bistro 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$

Reservoir Bar, Patio And Kitchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.-Sun. $-$$

Righteous Foods 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. 7am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633, 5pm10pm Sun.-Thurs.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834.

11am-10pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ Winslow’s Wine Café 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pm-midnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-midnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$

Egyptian

FORT WORTH

King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$

French ARLINGTON

La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

FORT WORTH

La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $

Paris 7th 3324 W 6th St. 817.489.5300. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue -Sat.; Closed Sun.Mon. $$$ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

German

FORT WORTH

Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-9:30pm Wed.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $$ Greenwood’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue. Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Greek

FORT WORTH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., 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-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ The Vine Greek Taverna 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. $

Indian ARLINGTON

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., Ste. 532, 817.261.6604. 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, 5:30pm-10pm Dinner, daily. $-$$

FORT WORTH

Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. 11am-2pm Lunch, Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm10pm Dinner, Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-2pm

Teresa’s Bartending & Serving

Lunch, Fri.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Dinner, Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, Sat.; 5:30pm10:30pm Dinner, Sat.; 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, Sun; 5:30pm-9pm Dinner, Sun. $

Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Route 66 100 E Altamesa Blvd. 469.605.9684. 11am-9pm every day. Buffet every day, specials at dinner. $$

Italian ARLINGTON/MID-CITIES

Birraporetti’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 5pm-10pm daily. $$

Italianni’s 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

La Bistro 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-9:30pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $$

Mama’s Pizza 1200 N. Fielder, 817.795.8700. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $

Mellow Mushroom 200 N. Center St. 817.274.7173. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Moni’s 1730 W. Randol Mill Road, Ste. 100, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $$

Nizza Pizza 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Piccolo Mondo 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Prespa’s 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Ln. B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ FORT WORTH

Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$

Campisi’s 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.916.4561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$

Cane Rosso 815 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.922.9222. 11am-3pm Lunch, Tue.-Sun.; Brunch 11am3pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sun. $$

Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm, daily. $

PICK OF THE MONTH

Mama’s Pizza

Mama’s Pizza gets its name from “Mama Biggs” — that is, Elizabeth Biggs, who managed the first Mama’s Pizza location on East Rosedale Street for 18 years. One location has turned to six in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. And this month, the local mini-chain turns 50. It’s celebrating for a whole week, June 11-17, offering a special for every day. Expect deals like $5 pizzas, 50 percent off orders and a $5 lunch buffet. mamaspizzas.net

Various locations. See website for hours, address and phone information.

La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000, 5pm10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. (in the summer). $$$

Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. Other locations: 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6262. 5811 Bryant Irvin, Ste. 101, 817.346.6262. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $

Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 5pm-10pm Wed.Thurs., Sun.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $

Nizza Pizza 401 University Dr., 817.877.3900. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.Sat. $

Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250, 11am-2pm Lunch, Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-8:30pm Dinner, Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm9:30pm Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Sat. $-$$

Piattello Italian Kitchen 5924 Convair Drive, Ste. 412, 817.349.0484, Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. Brunch 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun.-Sat. Coffee Bar 7 a.m.-Close $$

Piola 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri. & Sat. $

Taverna Risotteria 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$

Thirteen Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat. $$ KELLER

Niki’s Italian Bistro II 2041 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. 209, 817.514.0892. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Bosses Pizza 201 N. Main St., 817.337.9988. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Devivo Bros. Eatery 750 S. Main St., Ste. 165, 817.431.6890. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-3pm Sun. $$

Joe’s Pasta ‘N Pizza 837 Keller Pkwy., 817.431.0361. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 12pm10pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

My New York Pizza 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy, 817.514.7700. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $

Palio’s Pizza Cafe 460 Keller Pkwy., Ste. D, 817.431.2344. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am9:30 Fri.-Sat. $$

SOUTHLAKE/COLLEYVILLE

Brio Tuscan Grill 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-

11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525, 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$-$$$

Nizza Pizza 3930 Glade Rd., Ste. 101, 817.283.4700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 100, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fireside Pies 1285 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.1285. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Sat. $$

Latin American FORT WORTH

Dona Carmen Pupuseria Restaurant. 1818 Hemphill St. 817.920.9868. 9am-9pm Sun.Sat.. 1712 N Sylvania Ave. 682.647.1700. 8:30am-8:30pm Sun.-Sat.

Gloria’s Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. 11am-10pm daily. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Trevino’s 1812 Montgomery St., 817.731.8226. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10am-9:30pm Sat.; 10am-8:30pm Sun. $-$$

Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 10am-10pm Sun.; 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10ammidnight Sat. $$

Mediterranean FORT WORTH

Byblos 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 11am4pm and 5pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; 4pm-1:30am Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$

Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tues.; 11am10pm Wed.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$ Istanbul Grill 401 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7326. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. $-$$$

Opa Mediterranean Cafe 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888, 11am-3pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5pm9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Saffron Sky 449 N. Beach St., 682.708.3901. 11am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-3pm Lunch, 5pm-9pm Dinner, Sun. $-$$ KELLER

Cafe Medi 129 E. Olive St., 817.337.3204. 11am2:30pm Lunch, Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Dinner, Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ SOUTHLAKE

Luna Grill 1141 E. Southlake Blvd. Suite 530. 817.488.8811. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$

Mexican

ARLINGTON

Chipotle 5001 S. Cooper St., Ste. 125, 817.522.0012. Other location: 2151 N. Collins St., 817.459.0939. 11am-10pm daily. $

Chuy’s 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817.557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

El Fenix 1620 E. Copeland Rd., 682.558.8890. Other location: 4608 S. Cooper Rd., 817.557.4309. 11am-10pm daily. $

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 510 East Abram, 817.265.8226. Other locations: 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 817.516.8226. 2030 Glade Rd, Ste. 296, Grapevine, 817.416.8226. 480 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 101, Southlake, 817. 488.2500. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am10pm Sun. $

Rio Mambo 6407 S. Cooper St. 817.465.3122, 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-1:30am Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $$

COLLEYVILLE / GRAPEVINE

El Fenix 401 State Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.421.1151. 11am-10pm daily. $

Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9:30pm Sun. $

La Hacienda Ranch 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $$

FORT WORTH

Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 11am2am Fri.; 10am-2am Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$ Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773, 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. Other location: 4020 William D. Tate, Ste. 208, Grapevine, 817.358.0505, 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $

El Fenix 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $

El Rancho Grande 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Enchiladas Ole 901 N. Sylvania Ave., 817.984.1360, 11am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am8pm Thurs.; 10am-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.8226. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 6353 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.989.8226. 5724 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.292.8226. 9180 N. Fwy., Ste. 500, 817.750.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $

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 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, 11am-10pm Mon.; Closed Tues.; 11am-10pm Wed.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am10pm Sun. $-$$

Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm 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.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300, 11am-9pm Tues.-Sun. $

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, 11am10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-10pm Sun. $$ Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.731.4241. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124, 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944, 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $$ Salsa Limon 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435, 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am2am 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. $ Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.; 10am-11:30pm Sat.; 10am-10:30pm Sun. $$ Velvet Taco 2700 W 7th St., 817.887.9810, 10ammidnight Mon.-Wed.; 10am-3am Thurs.; 10am-4am Fri.; 9am-4am Sat.; 9am-midnight Sun. $

Wild Salsa 300 Throckmorton St., Ste. 180, 682.316.3230. Mon-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday Closed; Happy Hour Mon.-Sat. 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9 p.m.-Close; Brunch Sat. 11 a.m. -3 p.m. $$-$$$$

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KELLER

Baja Gril l 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 116, 817.741.1155. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Chuco’s Taco Bodega 797 Keller Pkwy., 817.903.0757. 7am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

Funky Baja’s Cantina 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.745.1099. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $

Jalapeno’s Taqueria 149 S. Main St., 817.753.6409. 6:30am-7:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am2pm Sun. $

Kassandra’s Mexican Kitchen 813 Keller Pkwy., 817.337.1577. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Lupe’s Tex-Mex Grill 2122 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. 108, 817.428.7700. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Maria Cuca’s Mexican Cuisine 800 S. Main St., Ste. 206, 817.741.0213. 11am-9pm, daily. $$ Mexican Inn 680 S. Main St., 817.741.6891. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Puerta Vieja Mexican Grill 101 Town Center Ln., Ste. 117, 817.562-5301. Closed Mon.; 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Tacusa 761 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 107, 817.741.3554. 10am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-8pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Tres Casas Mexican Grill 208 N. Main St., 817.753.7003. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 8am9pm Fri.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $

SOUTHLAKE

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Seafood

ARLINGTON

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Pappadeaux 1304 E. Copeland Rd., 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Razzoo’s 4001. S. Cooper St., 817.467.6510. 11am11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ Rockfish 3785 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817.419.9988. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

FORT WORTH

Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$ Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000, 4pm10pm Sun.; 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $

Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11ammidnight Sun.-Mon. $ Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, 817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-

10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$ Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 600 W. Hwy 114, Grapevine, 817.488.6220. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other locations: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 2950 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.0011. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

SOUTHLAKE

Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Rockfish 228 State St., 817.442.0131. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

WILLOW PARK

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

Southwest FORT WORTH

Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 612 Carroll St., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682.323.3050. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tues.Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W., 817.732.2370, 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 10:30am-8:30pm Sun. $-$$$

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413, 11am-11pm Dining and Bar, Mon.Wed.; 11am-midnight Dining and Bar, Thurs.-Sat.; 11am-11pm Kitchen, Mon.Fri.; 11am-midnight Kitchen, Thurs.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Brunch, Sun. $

Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

Steaks ARLINGTON

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.465.3700, 4pm11pm Mon.-Sat.; 4pm-10pm Sun. $$$

CLEBURNE

Fly by Night Cattle Co. 2705 CR 1125, 817.645.7000. 5pm-10pm Thurs.-Sat. $$-$$$$ FORT WORTH

B&B Butchers & Restaurant 5212 Marathon Ave. 817.737.5212. Butcher Shop Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-7

p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Steakhouse Sun.Tues. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. $$-$$$$

Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$

The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch: 11am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm daily. $$$$

H3 Ranch 105 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246, 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$

Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s Steakhouse 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817.626.7777. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$

GRAPEVINE / SOUTHLAKE / COLLEYVILLE / KELLER

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. $$$ Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$

Texas Bleu Steakhouse 124 S.Main St., Keller, 817.431.5188. 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

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» It was a Saturday — late, sometime around 11 p.m. Local photographer (and Best Of winner) Brian Luenser was hanging out at Sundance Square Plaza when a woman in a bright red dress passed through the square. Then, all of a sudden, the splash pad turned on — and so did Luenser’s camera. He says he never got her name nor saw her face, but he’s “quite sure this lady did not intend on getting soaked.”

PHOTO BY BRIAN LUENSER

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