Fort Worth Magazine - March 2011

BBQ WARS

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BREAKING THE MOLD OF WHAT YOU KNOW

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coverstory 42 BBQ WARS

Local barbecue establishments develop intensely loyal followers over time, and the meat is only part of the equation. by Celestina Blok

60 Man’s Best Friend Canine, feline, equine and feathered any and all can be a man’s best friend. by Gail Bennison

55 Guy Gear If a woman misplaces a boyfriend or husband in a big store, a good place to start the search is in the “guy stuff” department. by Paul K. Harral

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6 Contributors

8 Feedback

10 Publisher’s Letter

82 Goodwill » Alliance for Children’s mission is to protect the children of Tarrant County from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services and community education. by Alyse Corbett

84 Goodwill » LaDainian Tomlinson is teaming up with the United Way and the Cooper Institute to encourage healthy lifestyles from a young age. by Josh Davis

86 UpClose » Memory champ Ron White, 37, lives in Sundance Square and holds the world record for memorizing a deck of cards — an astounding 1 minute, 27 seconds. by Sean Chaffin

88 Guest Column » A Fort Worth Walk: The city through the eyes of a visitor. by Ann Otto

90 Heywood » Cloning a Neanderthal could explain much about the relationships between men and women.

92 PG Suggested » Why I’m not a crime scene investigator.

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in and around Tarrant County

14 Lowdown » The cheat sheet for news worth repeating

16 Business » The latest on Fort Worth’s business climate, power players and entrepreneurs

18 Issues » Thousands of animals are abandoned and waiting in shelters for either adoption or death. Here’s the story of one that was rescued. by Jennifer Haynes

24 Style » If it’s true what they say about clothes making the man, then don’t forget to grab up a few of this season’s staple departments

20 Arts & Culture » Kathleen M. Rodgers, a Colleyville resident, has spent a fair share of her life as a military wife and much of the rest writing about that experience. by Heather Noel

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pieces to achieve several polished looks. by Sheridan French

28 Health » You’ve Got Cancer. Three words that change life forever. The author of Dead Men Don’t Have Sex: A Guy’s Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer shares his experience. by Robert Hill

32 Getaways » Mancations: Getaways men and their buddies are more commonly embracing. by Alyse Corbett

36 Cooking » Playing With Fire: Gourmet cooking over an open flame. by Judie Byrd

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

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

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116 Now Open » A peek inside new culinary ventures in and around town

118 Restaurant Review » Our resident critic dishes on the area’s most notable restaurants

120 Restaurant Listings » The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worth’s growing dining scene

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The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city

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Robert “Bob” Hill, 55, is the author of Dead Men Don’t Have Sex: A Guy’s Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer (Amazon. com) and the writer of “You’ve Got Cancer,” page 28. The book gives practical, beenthere-done-that advice to men with prostate cancer and their families. Dead Men is based on his personal journal that he began within two hours of diagnosis and chronicles his entire prostate cancer experience through surgery, recovery and rehabilitation. It’s an honest, irreverent and sometimes laugh-out-loud look at one man’s journey down the rabbit hole that is prostate cancer.

Today Bob is a seven-year prostate cancer survivor who lives in Colleyville with his wife Charlotte. They own Hill & Company Advertising and Public Relations and produce The Boomer Brief, boomerbrief.com, a Web site dedicated to keeping Baby Boomers current on the world around them. Their son, Cole Garner Hill, is a music journalist living in Dallas.

Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer living in Rockwall who has written for many national and regional publications including American Cowboy, World Poker Tour magazine, Poker Pro, Camping Life, Texas Live, and many more. He is a frequent contributor to Fort Worth, Texas magazine, and this month interviewed U.S. memory champ Ron White of Fort Worth for the UpClose department, page 86. Sean’s writing interests include travel, history, sports, gambling, adventure and other features. He has a deep interest in Latin America and South America and teaches high school Spanish. He, his wife and

4-year-old daughter spend as much time at the beach as possible. To contact him or offer up a story idea, e-mail seanchaffin@sbcglobal.net.

Soon entering her final semester at the Culinary School of Fort Worth, writer Celestina Blok loves food and writing about it. She considers scouting the city for hidden culinary treasures a hobby and had pitched a barbecue story to us a while back. We took that idea, made a few adjustments to it and sent her out to write about the competitive landscape for local barbecue joints. The results of her labor begin on page 42.

As a fitness instructor, freelance writer and marketing manager for The Fort Worth Club, Celestina says she finds balance through the support of her husband, Josh, who is happy to be the guinea pig for her own culinary experiments.

Josh Davis is a senior broadcast journalism major at TCU and a freelance writer based out of Fort Worth. He has written for several local and regional publications including The Dallas Morning News, ESPN Dallas, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and is currently an editorial intern for Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

Though he has spent much of the past four years covering sports for The Daily Skiff, TCU’s student newspaper, Josh is most interested in telling others’ stories as a features writer once he graduates this summer. In this issue you will find a story Josh contributed on LaDainian Tomlinson’s organization that encourages healthy lifestyles from a young age (page 84).

Do you have a story idea for the magazine or are you interested in writing for us? If so, please send all inquiries, queries or story ideas to Paul K. Harral, executive editor, at pharral@fwtexas.com.

Born and raised in Dallas, Josh always saw himself going on to a professional football career until he realized weights are heavy and coaches aren’t as wise as they’d have you believe. He began his journalism career as a sophomore in high school and hasn’t looked back. He credits his high school journalism professor, Sandra HallChiles, for his interest in the field and his general distaste for authority.

Sometimes it takes a visitor to see more clearly what we are so accustomed to that we overlook in this great city. And so it is with Ann Otto, principal consultant with The Otto HR Group, Ltd., in Tallmadge, Ohio. She attended a conference of the Association of Leadership Professionals in Fort Worth last year and, with time on her hands, strolled through downtown. She shares that experience on page 88.

Jennifer Haynes, an advertising assistant at the Balcom Agency in Fort Worth, is a graduate of TCU with a degree in RadioTV-Film and a minor in English. Born and raised in England, Jennifer moved to Fort Worth during high school and attended Arlington Heights. She travels frequently to visit her family and friends in England. When not working or actively volunteering with the local dog-rescuing community, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her boyfriend of five years, Domingo, and their three dogs. Discover how newest rescue, Sloan, the Border Collie mix that steals hearts, became the inspiration for Jennifer’s story on page 18.

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Cover Concerns

In reference to Editor Paul Harral’s column in February’s issue, he was very right to realize that our city will be host to many travelers during [the Super Bowl].

Most of the city is busy cleaning up to make a good impression on visitors and those who may view stories pertaining to our city through various media outlets.

Sadly your magazine did not step up to the plate to make a good showing on the newsstands. What a horrible looking cover and main subject to have on the shelves during this very important time! Your magazine is a window into the inner workings of a popular, mainstream social vein in our city. It would have been a better choice to showcase something other than “Luxury,” especially in hard times. Any other cover in the last few months would have been a better choice and a better representation of our wonderful city.

Laura Cano, Fort Worth

Editor’s Note: We agree about the significance of the Super Bowl, and that’s why we published a special commemorative edition sent to subscribers and distributed in hotel rooms downtown. We were unable to distribute both on the newsstands because the two had to be enclosed in a plastic bag. And, magazine covers pegged to a specific date die on newsstands once that date passes, and we wanted to let the February issue live beyond Feb. 6.

The February cover of Fort Worth, Texas is beautiful! We were so excited to see the finished product, and we are proud to have played a part in it.

Beth Hindman, Lemongrass Salon

Super (Bowl) Issue

I’m a long-time fan of Fort Worth, Texas magazine and wanted to tell you that your January issue article on “The Journey to Super Bowl XLV” was over the top. Gail Bennison is a prolific writer, and the article on the events leading up

to the Super Bowl was a great read. As one of many who take great pride in Fort Worth’s role in the then upcoming Super Bowl, I was mesmerized by her detailed account of the personalities and local leaders involved.

By the time I got through the article, I felt like I was on a first-name basis with the likes of “Mike, Rosie, Pam, Ed,” etc. In fact, I saw the mayor and Rosie at a luncheon recently and told them I was keeping up with them through the magazine.

Renova Williams, Colleyville

Talk to us: We welcome all suggestions, comments and questions about Fort Worth, Texas magazine and the articles we publish. Send comments by visiting fwtx.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

Good Results

As a result of the Goodwill article and ad in the January edition of Fort Worth, Texas magazine, only a week into the New Year we had received several phone calls of individuals who are interested in becoming advocates! On behalf of our staff, our volunteer advocates and, most importantly, the children we serve, thank you, thank you, thank you!

It is this type of media exposure that bring us closer to serving the 450 children waiting on the voice of a volunteer advocate. I’m so proud of our partnership and look forward to future endeavors!

—Cherine Murray, CASA

of Tarrant County

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You’ll see celebrity chefs, the latest in fashion, the best in travel destinations and how to get there, healthy living, local sports and charity events. The comedy masters from 4 Day Weekend may drop by or maybe a fitness guru. Find out about restaurants, where to get a beauty makeover, ideas on caring for your pets or follow Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Dream Home as it is being built. You’ll find all this and more each month on FYI Fort Worth.

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Welcome to our sixth annual Man issue.

Statistically, women read magazines more than men. Several reasons have been cited for this, ranging from biological differences between the male and female brains to the way the two sexes are introduced to reading at a young age. Whatever the reason, magazine publishers have taken advantage of this and direct much of their editorial content toward the female reader. Thus, once a year we here at Fort Worth, Texas magazine dedicate an issue to men.

As our main feature we opted for a BBQ food story that considers silverware optional. Regular readers of this column know that I'm a proud Fort Worthian who is quick to correct anyone who dares reference the entire Metroplex as Dallas. This behavior is not rooted in a hatred of Dallas as much as it is a love and loyalty to Fort Worth. This defensive posture is not dissimilar to the way people are loyal to their political party, their favorite football team, their religion and, in Fort Worth, their favorite barbecue restaurant.

My mother told me to be careful when I talked about politics or religion. She failed to mention football and BBQ. The sometimes over zealous passion for one of these topics can cause things to get real serious real fast. If you want to try it out, walk into the Railhead one Friday night and sit down next to the table with the most empty beer mugs and start talking loudly about how much better the ribs are at Angelo’s and see what happens.

In this issue, Celestina Blok takes us on a tour of

some of Fort Worth’s most storied barbecue eateries, inquiring about cooking technique, history and seeking remarks from regulars. She takes us from the hot mesquite coals of newcomer Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-BQue to old-timer Bailey’s Barbeque that is still serving “lunch only” customers from the same location since the Great Depression in 1931.

So, grab some napkins. Whether you’re after saucy Memphis-style ribs, or smoky Texas brisket, you’ll find out where to get it in our cover story BBQ WARS. It begins on page 42.

Another guy story in this issue is Man’s Best Friend, a look inside the relationship of 10 men and their pets. Don’t let the title fool you; this story isn’t just about man and dog. From a 2,000-pound Clydesdale to a 200pound mastiff to a 2-ounce parakeet, and the men who love them, Gail Benison shares their stories, starting on page 60.

Also in this issue is a gadget guide. We use that term a little loosely, defining “gadgets” as cool, must-have gizmos and contraptions for men. From a digital camera with a built-in GPS system that tags photos with precise geographic locations to an alarm clock on large wheels that jumps from the nightstand and then runs away from you challenging you to catch it to turn it off, this guide provides you with the latest and greatest gift ideas for the men. And in honor of the cover story, we even defined Fort Worth-made barbecue sauce to be a gadget. Turn to page 55.

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To discover how adopting one very special dog changed a local woman’s life, turn to page 18.

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JFK Immortalized

Melodious Farewell

President and CEO of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Ann Koonsman has announced her retirement effective July 31. After 30 years with the FWSO, Koonsman says she wants to spend more time with family and pursue other interests. During her time as president, she founded the Concerts in the Garden Summer Music Festival that annually attracts almost 45,000 patrons and led the transition into Bass Performance Hall, where the FWSO is the only resident company.

Vice President of Development Amy Adkins has been named the new president. During her time with the FWSO, Adkins has achieved impressive fundraising goals nearing $50 million in annual giving and has big things in the works as her new role as president. —FWTX Staff

On the List

Livability.com — which says it showcases America’s best places

to live by providing an in-depth look at some of the most livable cities in North America — has picked the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards as No. 3 on its Top 10 Fun and Unusual Museums list.

The Hall of Fame at 128 E. Exchange Ave., honors top rodeo hands and others who have preserved Texas heritage. It contains a more than 60-item Sterquell Wagon collection.

“Our editors were looking for museums that celebrated fun and unusual subject matter,” says Livability.com spokesperson John Hood. FWTX Staff

Recently, the Fort Worth City Council approved a $250,000 contract with Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc. for improvements to General Worth Square, which is located outside the Hilton Hotel. Plans included a JFK Tribute in the park across from the hotel formerly the Hotel Texas — where President John F. Kennedy spent his last night.

The location for the tribute is the spot where he delivered his final speech on Nov. 22, 1963, before departing for Dallas where the day ended in tragedy. The 8-foot bronze sculpture was created by Texas artist Lawrence M. Ludtke. In addition to the sculpture, visitors will be able to view images of Kennedy’s visit and read inscriptions describing his stay in Fort Worth.

While the conceptual design for the tribute is complete, the project is in the fundraising stage. Planners hope to begin work on May 29 (Kennedy’s birthday) of this year to be completed on May 29, 2012. To learn more or to make a pledge, visit jfktribute.com.

Jennifer Casseday-Blair

Local Boys

Bob Schieffer of CBS News and actor Bill Paxton — both natives of Fort Worth — have been selected among recipients of the 2011 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.

Schieffer grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from North Side High School and TCU. The school of journalism at TCU is named after him. Schieffer began his journalistic career with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Schieffer later joined WBAP-TV in Fort Worth before taking a job with CBS in 1969.

Paxton attended Arlington Heights High School and then Texas State University in San Marcos, before moving first to Los Angeles as a set designer and then to New York to pursue an acting career. Paxton is currently starring in the fourth season of the HBO series Big Love. He’s appeared in a number of movies. The Texas Medal of Arts Awards has been presented by the Texas Cultural Trust since 2001. The awards will be presented March 1 at The Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin.

FWTX Staff

Down to Business

Runner-up from this season’s The Apprentice, Fort Worth native Clint Robertson, knows a thing or two about business. by Alyse Corbett

With degrees from TCU and SMU, Clint Robertson enjoyed the heights of economic prosperity with his real-estate closing and title business, but he ended up succumbing to the economic downturn in 2009. The hometown boy turned national inspiration isn’t letting his recent defeat on The Apprentice deter him. Faith has gotten Robertson to this point in his life, and now the opportunities seem to be limitless.

How has being on The Apprentice impacted your life? My name is on a national level now. I think it’s been a net positive thing for me. I thought that I had won, but it was a shock when I didn’t win. I had a lot of folks who rallied to my support.

Do you think that being from Texas, more precisely from Fort Worth, gave you a distinct differentiation from other contestants on The Apprentice? Folks in Texas, at least everyplace I’ve been in Texas, are kind, and they realize that people make the world go round. A lot of people from the Northeast and places like that didn’t really get it. They just go from point A to point B and forget about the stuff in between. I think that being from Texas was a positive for me. You’ve gotta look at the faces as more important than the numbers.

Is there something valuable that being on The Apprentice has taught you? Time is such a factor. Time is your constant enemy. We’d get up at 4 in the morning and not go to bed until past 12 at night most nights. I’ve really taken away a bet-

ter situation of order and time. Ultimately, I sure do appreciate my wife and three boys. It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever gone through.

What doors has your experience on The Apprentice opened for you now that the show has ended? I’ve got nationwide and worldwide opportunities. I’ve gotten requests from businesses in Texas and even requests from out in Australia. I’ve received numerous offers, everything from wanting me to be a CEO of a specialized movie group in LA to doing PR for different companies and endorsing products and services.

What direction do you see yourself going after all of these new experiences on The Apprentice? I’ve still got my title office in west Fort Worth, and I’m really looking to grow that business. I’ve also got a couple of Christian broadcast networks I’m in talks with.

Why are you sharing advice with young people about being an entrepreneur? First and foremost, there’s nobody that I know of with national exposure that’s telling the truth about business and how it relates to the Lord. These are tough times, people want the truth. If people call me to come and speak, I’ll talk about business, but they’re gonna get the truth.

South by Southwest

This marks the 25th anniversary of the SxSW Music Festival — running March 16-20. And Fort Worth-based Dickies will be there through its Artist Seeding program.

Dickies’ involvement in the music industry has evolved over the years and is one of the brand’s main sponsorship platforms in 2011, says Michael Polydoroff, brand marketing senior manager.

“Dickies’ efforts within the music industry focus on supporting up-and-coming musicians,” he said.

At SxSW, “we’ll host nighttime showcases, daytime performances and artist seeding at The Lustre Pearl, one of if not the hottest venues at SxSW,” Polydoroff said.

FWTX Staff

Skinny Dippin’

Sharing the common goal of healthier eating, locally based company Wholly Guacamole is partnering with NBC’s The Biggest Loser in this year’s couples’ challenge. Wholly Guacamole and Wholly Salsa are all natural with no additives or preservatives.

As the official guacamole and salsa of the show, Wholly Guacamole has made evident its goal of making real changes in Americans’ eating habits. Contestants on The Biggest Loser only have one question about the recently launched partnership…

Where are the chips?

Jennifer Casseday-Blair

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RELEVANt mAttERS IN tHE commUNItY » by Jennifer Haynes

Bringing Home Sloan

Thousands of animals are abandoned and waiting in shelters for either adoption or death. Here’s the story of one that was rescued.

Love at first sight. It’s a tragedy it doesn’t happen more often.

My boyfriend likes to joke that I’m a dog hoarder — completely unjustified because I only have two. But in truth, if not for family members and their determination, I probably would be. Since I am currently living in my mother’s guesthouse, her strong pleading that I not get any more animals is a fairly valid request.

However, for more than a year now, I have spent the majority of my free time looking at the poor dogs in need of adoption from Petfinder and local shelters. I would e-mail pictures to my boyfriend, and he would politely reply: “Yes, they are cute, but we don’t need any more dogs.”

So I was only torturing myself every day, looking at the innocent, sad faces staring back at me from behind bars. It just made me want to cry; which I did on a few occasions when I would read the stories of how the dogs ended up in a shelter: “owner didn’t like the puppy because it was too hyper” or “owner was going on vacation and couldn’t find anyone to watch his four dogs.”

walking, trying not to make eye contact. I didn’t want to give them a false sense of hope.

Facebook is where I saw the picture of a depressed-looking Border Collie mix. I e-mailed her link to my boyfriend with the vain hope that he would pick up the phone and demand: “Rescue her right now and bring her home!”

Unfortunately, as I expected, he didn’t call.

After my bout of pouting was over, I noticed the Border Collie’s picture again. They called her Sloan. Turns out that she and a Husky were picked up together as strays out in the country.

The Husky had been adopted. Sloan was running out of time. I called my mom and boyfriend again, and the answer from both was a solid “No.”

I went into a panic and posted her picture to Facebook, begging someone to adopt her.

The next morning, as I arrived at work, my cell phone rang. A friend had managed to contact someone who had agreed to foster the dog until we could place her.

I immediately left work, phoning the shelter to let them know I was coming to rescue her. I was petrified I was already too late.

As I walked down the lonely hallways of the shelter seeing all the little faces looking up at me, I began to wonder why I had chosen this one dog to rescue. What made Sloan so much better than all these other dogs?

Unlike in the movies, the dogs weren’t barking. Most didn’t even try to get my attention. It was as if they knew their own destiny. I kept

Finally, I came to Sloan’s kennel and looked inside. Suddenly, I realized that what I was doing could have some huge consequences. What if she needed thousands of dollars worth of medical attention, or what if she tore up the foster lady’s house or bit her children?

She nervously stepped forward and let me pet her. She was adorable: sweet, shy, loving and scared.

Since Sloan was already spayed, there was no adoption fee. She was literally a free dog.

“Are you keeping her or just fostering her?” the receptionist asked. “I’m just transporting her to a foster home,” I replied, although I didn’t really believe my own words even as I spoke them.

As soon as Sloan and I stepped into the parking lot, she stopped dead in her tracks. Was she scared or refusing to walk on the leash? Suddenly, I felt two paws lightly touch my hips and she was standing there, hugging me. I truly believe this was her way of thanking me for saving her.

We got in the car and within five minutes I called the foster lady and explained that I had fallen in love. Sloan and I had created an unbreakable bond.

Sloan has turned out to be the world’s greatest dog and I take her with me to work every week on our designated Four-Legged Fridays.

The fact that Sloan is so perfect makes me believe that there was a reason I found her and she found me. You could say it was meant to be. I just want to say sorry to my mom and boyfriend.

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your map to the arts » by

heather Noel

Occupational Hazard

Kathleen M. Rodgers, a Colleyville resident, has spent a fair share of her life as a military wife and much of the rest writing about that experience.

For 16 years she sought a publisher. Rejection after rejection from publishers and rewrite after rewrite did not make her give up the dream of receiving the stamp of approval for her book. Instead, these struggles fueled her zeal to work even harder to make that dream a reality.

Rodgers is a native New Mexican and mother of two. She stood by her husband throughout his 20-year military career as an Air Force fighter pilot. That’s when she was introduced to the realties of having a loved one in the military. There was the constant worry and instability but, most of all, there were the inevitable losses.

As a freelance writer, her work has appeared in Family Circle Magazine and military periodicals, like Air Force and Army and Navy Times. Shortly after her husband retired from the Air Force in 1991, she began writing her first novel, The Final Salute: Together, We Live On. Finally in 2008, Leatherneck Publishing, which specializes in books of the military genre, agreed to publish Rodgers’ book.

The book won a silver medal award from the Military Writers Society of America.

The inspiration for the book was her desire to give a voice to the ones who had fallen in the line of duty and the repercussions their deaths had on their family and comrades.

Life is full of risks, but the life of a fighter pilot has significantly higher ones. Never knowing which day or hour could be the last takes a toll. Loss is an emotion to be dealt with on a regular basis.

Rodgers wanted to capture this side of fighter pilots’ life by delving deeper into their outlook and the people around them. The story is fiction, but it is based on realistic events.

Perhaps the dedication says it best: “ … in memory of fallen friends, too numerous to mention here.”

In The Final Salute: Together We Live On, fictional fighter pilot, Tuck Westerfield is navigating through life’s obstacles as a pilot, husband and father.

The life of a fighter pilot is an unpredictable journey that can change in an instant. There is not always a medal to be handed out or people to venerate you. War is not the only time the threat is high. Just getting into the cockpit even during times of peace is a serious risk.

It affects all those around the pilots, and Rodgers captures that in the many different characters she has created. Until the very end, readers are intrigued by her colorful cast of characters that bring everything from love to betrayal amid the added struggle of military life.

The book is set in Beauregard Air Force Base near the town of Bolton, La. That’s based on England Air Force Base, where her husband retired from the military.

The Final Salute: Together We Live On is a story that any person who has served or is serving in the military can identify with. But a military background is not a requirement to find interest in the story.

Campfire Chef

Curren Dodds, chef at Let’s Eat restaurant in Bluff Dale, doesn’t need a lot of fancy equipment to make spectacular meals. His specialty is creating Texas comfort food with French undertones.

To see some of his recipes, turn to page 36.

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fashion finds and trendsetters » by

sheridan french

Dapperly Dressed

If it’s true what they say about clothes making the man, then don’t forget to grab up a few of this season’s staple pieces to achieve several polished looks.

Men’s spring fashion trends never cycle through as quickly as women’s do, which is great news for your wallet. Investing in higher quality pieces that last for several years will always have you looking put together without going through the hassle of revamping your wardrobe every season (or having your wife do it for you). These six different looks achieve styles suitable to anyone’s taste, along with substitute pieces for extra guidance on how to mix and match.

ETRO SHIRT:

Men’s skinny jeans have had their day. They are not necessarily out of style, but the trend has peaked, and men’s boot cut jeans are back. Available in any wash you can imagine, slightly flared jeans always look sharp with a brightly colored shirt. Try rolling up the sleeves for a more casual look.

BOLD SWEATER: Spring is not the time to shy away from color. Bold hues that complement each other create a preppy look with a hip, urban edge. Keep the accessories toned down so as not to distract from the rest of your attire. A bright, sunny yellow sweater or belt is another nice option.

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fashion finds and trendsetters » by

sheridan french

BOMBER JACKET:

A bomber jacket may seem trendy, but in a chocolate brown it will become an immediate wardrobe staple. Pair it with a plain white T-shirt, tattered jeans and wornin boots for the ultimate Rebel Without a Cause feel. To make the look a bit trendier, substitute in a patterned button down or colored tee, but definitely keep the belt thick and vintage.

PURPLE TIE:

Classic work styles never go out of fashion, but they do evolve over the course of several years. This spring we are seeing a lean towards neutral blended with soft colors for an office environment. Lavender and camel is a sharp and chic combination that never fails to impress, but deeper shades of purple work just as well.

RALPH LAUREN SPORT:

Casual does not have to mean boring or sloppy, and Ralph Lauren Sport achieves the laid-back look perfectly. Comfort is key, but style does not need to be sacrificed. Lightweight hoodies, vests and shorts can be worn in a multitude of combinations depending on the weather. Throw on some flip-flops, and you’re set.

SWIM:

Get into the summer spirit early with a patriotic color combo. Perfect for a day at the lake or lounging around the pool, complete the look with white TOMS to make an unexpected statement. If you want to wait for July Fourth to bring out the red and blue, turquoise and orange always make a cheery spring palette.

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Over 4,000 square feet was added to this 1939 Colonial style home as it was completely renovated with the latest building techniques while maintaining the original charm and character of the home.

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CREATING ALLURE BOTH INSIDE AND OUT »

by

Robert Hill

You’ve Got Cancer

Three words that change life forever.

ond leading cause of male cancer death. Lung cancer is No. 1.

Up until the day I was diagnosed, I was a healthy 47-year-old who’d never really been sick a day in my life. Like most men, I dreaded getting a prostate exam and was content thinking that cancer — especially prostate cancer — was something that happened to the “other” guy. Not me.

I was on a hormone replacement therapy at the time, which required me to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test twice a year. No big deal, really. Every six months, I’d take a simple blood test, get my prescription refilled and get on with my life.

Groucho Marx once said he’d never join a club that would have him as a member. The day I was diagnosed with cancer, I discovered what he meant. Without invitation or warning, I instantly became a member of the club I never wanted to join: the Prostate Cancer Club.

In addition to being a really lousy club, it’s not terribly exclusive. The only thing I did to gain admittance was fulfill its only requirement: I was born male. According to the American Cancer Society, about 215,000 men — approximately 13,000 of them Texans — will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. It hits every strata of society and about one in six men will get the disease in their lifetime.

It’s diagnosed every 2.6 minutes, and it knows someone in every field of endeavor — from punks (Joey Ramone) to poets (Robert Frost) and politicians (Rudy Guliani) to pundits (David Brinkley). Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and the sec-

My PSA had spiked a few points and my overly cautious urologist scheduled a biopsy. The lab report contained the two words no man wants to read: Prostatic adenocarcinoma.

What I didn’t know about prostate cancer that day would have filled a warehouse. Like many men, I wasn’t even sure where my prostate was. Questions bounced around my mind like the rat-a-tat-tat of automatic weapons fire.

Cancer? Why would my prostate want to kill me? What did this mean for the rest of my life? And how much “rest” did I have? Those questions and a million more charged at me and demanded answers.

I searched for a book to answer my questions. And since I couldn’t find what I needed, I promised myself that if God let me survive, I’d write a book to help the next guy.

Within two hours of hearing I had the BIG C, I began a journal to chronicle my experience. I kept it for one year and used the entries as a basis for my book, Dead Men Don’t Have Sex: A Guy’s Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer.

The day after diagnosis I asked my wife, Charlotte what scared her the most.

“That you’ll die,” she said.

“What scares you?”

“That I’ll live, and our sex life will die,” I said.

Typical “guy” response, right? Happily, we were both wrong. Like a lot of men, I incorrectly believed a prostate cancer diagnosis was an intimacy death sentence. It’s a common misconception that can cause men to avoid the prostate exam altogether. Ignorance may be bliss, but it’s no protection from a disease that kills 32,000 each year.

The one thing I did know about prostate cancer was that erectile dysfunction (ED) was common, because the nerves controlling erection are located on both sides of the prostate.

“Baylor All Saints Medical Center’s Andrews Women’s Hospital gave me back my active life.”

After experiencing pain and visiting her gynecologist, Holly Salas discovered she had a prolapsed uterus and would need surgery. Holly was referred to Baylor Fort Worth’s Andrews Womens Hospital for a hysterectomy and bladder reconstructive surgery. “I was a little scared about such a complicated procedure, but they made me feel like I was part of the planning,” says Holly. As the first patient at the new women’s hospital, the staff celebrated her surgery with a standing ovation. “They made me feel so special, like they really cared about me and my family,” Holly says. Now, thanks to Baylor’s care, Holly is able to resume a healthy, active lifestyle with her three children.

For a physician referral or for more information about women’s services, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit us online at BaylorHealth.com/AllSaintsWomen.

1400 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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I’d read that these nerves may be removed or damaged with prostate cancer treatment, and it can take months — even years — to heal. The result can mean anything from short-term ED to longterm impotence. Sure, I’d seen the ads for Viagra®, Cialis® and Levitra® but had never connected the dots between ED and prostate cancer. I had a lot to learn.

For many men, prostate cancer does have side effects. But the good news is that many — including ED are treatable and even reversible. Fear of the possible loss of intimacy shouldn’t keep anyone from an annual checkup, because there are plenty of options available.

Like a lot of guys, I adopted the John Wayne approach to prostate cancer.

Imagine John Wayne in John Ford’s iconic film, The Searchers, walking up to the ranch house in his distinctive swagger. In this version he greets the long-suffering female standing on the front porch, “Well, little lady, get on in the kitchen and rustle us up some grub while I go out back and take care of this cancer …”

Prostate cancer taught me plenty of lessons. I expected — no, demanded — a fast and efficient recovery. What I got was a slow and inefficient recovery that allowed me to develop a better appreciation for good health, great friends and a wonderful wife.

I’ll always be a member of the club I never wanted to join. But I’ve also accepted membership in a club I really like: The prostate cancer survivor’s club.

I’m going to be a member for as long as they’ll have me. Why not? I’ve already paid my dues.

Advanced Solutions

Progress in technology is occurring rapidly, giving cancer patients more choices and hope. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair

Tools of the medical trade are creating more successful results among cancer patients. Precision and versatility are improving along with the patient’s treatment experience.

We’ve turned to an expert, Peter LaNasa, M.D., who is a board certified radiation oncologist at USMD Prostate Cancer Center in Arlington, for details about how technology has changed the outlook for cancer patients. LaNasa has developed a reputation as a top surgeon in the country for treatment of cancer with radiosurgery.

When asked about the new technology available, he said, “After 18 years of practice, for me to have that jaw-dropping experience where I say, ‘Wow, this is really tremendous. Things are much better than they used to be,’ is a good thing.”

What is the difference between radiation therapy and radiosurgery? Radiation therapy tends to be given over many weeks. That was the original and still most commonly utilized form that radiation is used. But then in the ‘80s and ‘90s, there was a product called the gamma knife. It was motivated by neurosurgeons to treat brain lesions very accurately.

So this idea of having an array of beams that could be tightly focused and could give treatment in one day is where the concept of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) came about. Because of the technology available at the time, it was limited just to the brain.

Then in 2003 or 2004, the focus turned to doing radiosurgery elsewhere in the body. The device that came along at that point was the CyberKnife, which is a robotic device and attached to it was a linear accelerator. It had a whole new level of imaging capacity. Now, radiosurgery could be used not only for the brain, but also for spine, lung, liver, pancreas, etc. Appropriately utilized, it could deliver treatment in one to five sessions for various parts of the body.

Over time a new term evolved for radiosurgery outside the brain, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Naturally, companies have worked to develop machines that can perform whole body radiosurgery, and that gets us to where we are with developments like TrueBeam, developed by Varian Medical Systems.

What types of cancer can be treated with the TrueBeam system? Every three to five years, technology brings us something new. TrueBeam was announced in April 2010, and we at USMD had it installed and started treating patients just months later in October 2010. We were the first to get it in Texas, and I think we are still the only ones to have it. The TrueBeam system allows physicians to perform whole body radiosurgery, but on the other hand, when a patient needs radiation therapy, it can do that, too. So in truth, there is no limit to what it can do from the standpoint of radiation therapy for, say, breast, lung and colorectal cancer. It can do all of that plus SBRT and SRS. It is a completely diversified machine with very little limitation at all.

How does the TrueBeam system change the treatment experience for the patients? Recently we had a patient who had advanced breast cancer, which involved her left breast. One of the most important things is hitting the target appropriately, but on the left side, the heart comes into play. Because the TrueBeam system has unique imaging capacity and something called respiratory gating where we can track a patient‘s respiratory movements, when the patient breathed deeply, the chest wall moved further away from the heart. So rather than treat the patient throughout the respiratory cycle, we only treated her during full inspiration. We were able to completely avoid her heart.

Five years ago, early stage lung cancer patients might have received radiation therapy five days a week for eight weeks. Even with that treatment, achieved tumor control was only 30-40 percent at the time. But with two patients we recently treated with the TrueBeam, we employed the respiratory gating, which only treated tumors that were in the correct position. We treated those patients for 15 minutes per day, four times in one week. There are no treatment related side effects, and the data shows that we have moved our tumor control rate up to 80-90 percent. Those are just a few examples of patients recently treated.

Does USMD offer any other advancements in cancer treatment you would like to share? For most patients, from diagnosis through treatment, the process is fragmented. Where we are making a difference now and will continue to make a difference is that once they come to USMD, they don’t need to go anywhere else. From diagnosis through all forms of treatment and follow-up, you can go to one place. All the physicians are there, and all the records are in one place. This matters a lot not just to the patient but also to the physicians, so that we can collaborate appropriately and have easy access to records.

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get the most out of life

» by Alyse corbett

Action-Packed Adventures

Mancation is a term that may be unfamiliar to some, but it is a concept many men and their buddies are more commonly embracing.

From a local golfing excursion in Austin to an unforgettable suite in Vegas, we have compiled the most testosterone-infused trips across the U.S. So if it means taking some precious vacation time or calling in sick, there’s no better time to seize the moment and plan your next mancation.

Fayetteville, W.Va. » Many men tend to lose their sense of adventure after being cooped up in a cubicle for 40 hours a week. If you’d like to find yours, we recommend taking a whitewater rafting trip in Fayetteville, W.Va. The Rivermen Whitewater Rafting Co. allows guys to create their ultimate excursion. Their packages generally include a day or two of guided rafting on either the Gauley or New Rivers in combination with a couple of activities of your choice. Some of the offered activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, ATV tours and paintball.

The company also has seven different types of lodging available (from tenting to deluxe cabins) and there is an on-site beer bar, The Lost Paddle Lounge, where tired rafters can relax with a cold one at the end of the day. Rivermen Whitewater: rivermen.com.

Park City, Utah » If you and your thrill-seeking buddies prefer a colder climate, then you should hit the slopes in Park City. Deer Valley Resort

has revolutionized the ski industry by positioning itself as the first resort in North America to offer the type of service one would find at a five-star hotel. For the past four years, Deer Valley has consistently been named the No. 1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine.

Ten on-mountain restaurants are available to provide guests with award-winning cuisine. The area features a lift capacity of 46,500 skiers per hour, approximately 50 percent greater than neighboring resorts.

And while this is a day resort, guests can utilize the Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations, a property management company that can help guys plan every aspect of their mancation from lodging to equipment rentals. Deer Valley Resort: deervalley.com.

Kiawah Island, S.C. » The Kiawah Island Golf Resort provides the perfect setting for your golfing getaway. Located just outside the charming, historical destination-city of Charleston, S.C., Kiawah Island Golf Resort provides both villa and condo accommodations along with world-class golf and tennis in a setting found nowhere else.

Vacationers know that Kiawah Island is a true paradise. Those who stay at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort can enjoy 10 miles of unspoiled beach where they can set out on kayaking and canoeing adventures. Biking enthusiasts will love the 30 miles of paved biking trails around the island. And let’s not forget about the golf. There are five champion-

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ship courses, including the world-famous Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches and the 1997 and 2003 World Cups of Golf. Kiawah Island Golf Resort: kiawahresort.com.

Austin » For a golf vacation a little bit closer to home, we suggest you book a stay at Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin. On a trip to Austin, one can expect to find alluring Texas culture, history and nightlife; but some may not know that Austin also happens to be home to one of the most renowned golf resorts in Texas.

Few views are lovelier than the sight of a resort town at the base of the slopes as night falls. Seen here is Park City.

onto Jackson Lake, where you can also take advantage of guided fishing expeditions. When you’re ready to settle in for the night, this location offers historic log settlers’ cabins or tent cabins for rental along with an RV park and a classic campground location. The Grand Teton Lodge Company: gtlc.com.

Whether it’s the signature Fazio Foothills, the impressive Fazio Canyons, the stunning Crenshaw Cliffside or the secluded Palmer Lakeside, each 18-hole course at Barton Creek Resort & Spa combines the genius of some of the game’s greatest legends with unparalleled beauty of the famed Texas Hill Country.

And if you’d like to take a break from golfing, you can always visit the Rock House, located off the 18th hole of the Fazio Canyons course. This recently restored 1970s ranch house allows guests to enjoy a bite to eat and a bucket of beer while you watch golfers finish their rounds. Barton Creek Resort & Spa: bartoncreek.com.

Moose, Wyo. » The Grand Teton Lodge Co. offers a variety of amenities for the ultimate camping experience located within Grand Teton National Park. Here you will be surrounded by the beauty of the Grand Teton Mountains and have limitless opportunities to view the yearround wildlife such as moose, bison, elk, bear, eagle and much more.

The Jackson Lake Lodge features two restaurants, the Mural Room and the Pioneer Grill, as well as the Blue Heron Lounge that provides entertainment and locally brewed organic ales for guys to enjoy while taking in the spectacular views.

Guys looking for a more rustic experience might like staying at Colter Bay Village. Guests can rent a kayak, canoe or boat to venture

New Orleans, La. » Men who seek to have everything within walking distance need look no further than New Orleans. Book a stay in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, and you’ll be in the center of everything happening in the French Quarter. This AAA 4 Diamond Hotel is located on Bourbon Street, where luxury meets a magnificent nightlife. A stay in this hotel will put you steps away from New Orlean’s hotter-than-ever music scene, as well as unique restaurants that offer tasty jambalaya.

You can also embark on an airboat swamp tour and try your hand at a little gambling (of course it takes place on boats). The ideal time for a rendezvous to the “Big Easy” is at the beginning of March for the famous Mardi Gras extravaganza. Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans: sonesta. com/royalneworleans.

Las Vegas, Nev. » When you go to the most well-known party town in the U.S., go big or go home. A stay at one of the renowned suites at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas will give guys one unforgettable trip. If basketball is your thing, The Hardwood Suite at the Palms offers a unique experience as the only suite in the world with an indoor basketball court. Covering 10,000 square feet on two floors, this party room also boasts a professional locker room, scoreboard, pool table and dance floor. This suite wouldn’t be complete without three NBA-sized Murphy beds on the basketball court, NBA memorabilia, a large dining area, living/media room, iPod® Hi-Fi, Jacuzzi® tub, and 42-inch plasma TVs. An ultimate experience like this doesn’t come cheap, with nightly rates for the Hardwood Suite starting at $25,000. Two master bedrooms and three extra-large Murphy beds, plus a living room, sleep 10. But the max capacity is 325, so invite all your closest friends, or some friends you’ve made that day, and get ready to party like a pro. Palms Hotel Las Vegas: palms.com.

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Playing With Fire

Gourmet cooking over an open flame

“Use the best ingredients and do as little to it as possible.”

That is Curren Dodds' mantra when it comes to cooking good food over a campfire — or any cooking for that matter. After only a few minutes with this chef, it is clear that the two great loves of his life are good food and friendly people. Combine the two around a campfire and that's when big magic happens.

Armed with two Dutch ovens, an oversized skillet and a few long-handled spoons, Curren recently rustled up a gourmet meal over coals he heaped together in a shallow, rock-ringed crevice, dug from the dusty soil of typical North Texas ranchland.

“It doesn't take a lot of fancy kitchen equipment to make good food,” he said. “Keep it simple, and let the flavor of the food speak for itself.”

On most days, he cooks in his converted Bluff Dale-post office restaurant called Let's Eat, where savvy gourmands (many driving from the Metroplex) line up to snag a spot at one of the cozy communal tables and dine on this chef's legendary daily specials.

“When I cook over a campfire, the smell alone brings back childhood memories of camping and spending time with family and friends,” he says. “I cook over coals the same way I cook at my restaurant, creating Texas comfort food with a blast of flavor and French undertones.”

This Texas chef proved his point at the campfire by serving up Braised Rabbit on Fresh Corn Succotash, coupled with a simple salad he tucked into a just-fried corn tortilla dish. As a special treat (“Since I had the hot coals, I just couldn't help but cook this up for you,” he said.) he stirred up a batch of his own Huevos Rancheros. For this unique recipe, go to fwtexas. com (Look for Cooking with Judie Byrd).

Just as everyone was feeling full as a boot, he pulled a Blueberry Slump off the coals and served it with a healthy douse of fresh cream. Bluff Dale, here we come.

Braised r aBBit With Fresh Corn sUCCotash

Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Chicken quarters can be substituted for rabbit. 3/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon each, salt and

pepper

4 rabbit leg quarters

3 - 4 tablespoons cooking oil

2 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 poblano chile

1 onion, chopped

3 sprigs fresh thyme

Chef Curren Dodds whips up a batch of his Huevos Rancheros over an open campfire as a special treat. Visit fwtx.com for the recipe.

Serving up culinary excellence » by Judie Byrd

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2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups rabbit or chicken stock

Fresh Corn Succotash (recipe follows)

1. Stir together flour, salt and pepper, and generously dust rabbit quarters. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add rabbit or chicken and sear on all sides. Add tomatoes, chile, onion, thyme, garlic and stock.

2. Cover and cook 1 - 1 1/2

hours or until tender. Place meat on top of Fresh Corn Succotash in Dutch oven and keep warm over low heat.

SuccotaSh

2 cups fava or lima beans

2 ounces salt pork

1/2 cup water

1/2 tablespoon salt

2 cups roasted corn, cut from the cob

1 teaspoon thyme

1/2 cup cream

1. In a Dutch oven, place beans, salt pork, water and salt. Simmer gently until beans are almost tender. Stir in corn and thyme and cook until corn is tender, about 8 - 10 minutes. Add cream and cook over low heat 10 - 15 minutes, until mixture is thickened.

BlueBerry Slump

yield: 6 servings

2 cups fresh blueberries

1 cup water

3/4 cup sugar, divided use

3/4 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons buttermilk

1. Place blueberries, water and 1/2 cup sugar in a Dutch oven and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes.

2. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, remaining sugar,

baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk and stir to form dough. Drop dough by spoonfuls into simmering blueberries. Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes. DO NOT OPEN!!! Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd's Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net and ALN Cable. For details, check out judiebyrd.com.

Campfire cooking doesn’t have to mean plain food. Dodds demonstrates with Braised Rabbit on Fresh Corn Succotash cooked outdoors on typical North Texas ranchland.

Blueberry Slump made in a Dutch oven with campfire coals. Quick, easy and tasty.

S BLOSSOMS

In order to create our 11th annual Best Of listing, we need your help to comb the area and find the best cuisine, most luxurious spas and finest boutiques. After treating yourself to Tarrant County’s finest, cast your vote through April 8. The June issue will reveal our reader’s choices.

It’s Time Ti to Votte!

Local barbecue establishments develop intensely loyal followers over time, and the meat is only part of the equation.

by Celestina Blok / Photography by Jason Kindig

Ask a man where he likes to eat barbecue, and chances are he’s particular to a specific place. It may be the texture of the brisket, the waitress who knows him by name, or the ice chips that form perfectly on his frozen schooner. (Prod enough, and some men are likely to become downright defensive about their reasoning.)

So what is it with men and their loyalty to barbecue joints?

On a trek to explore some of Fort Worth’s most storied barbecue eateries, inquiring about cooking technique, history, and seeking remarks from regulars, we found out it’s not always about the “cue,” but more about the camaraderie and fellowship that come with it.

New Kid in Town

“There are definitely people that have their favorites here,” said Barry Cooper, long-time barbecue restaurateur who’s new on the Fort Worth scene. He’s the name behind Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, opened in 1953 by his grandfather in Mason, Texas, later moving to Llano in 1962.

“There’s Angelo’s regulars; Railhead regulars; Sammie’s regulars. We hope some of those people become Cooper’s regulars, too.”

Cooper calls his method of making barbecue “the cowboy way,” and says the restaurant’s philosophy fits Fort Worth perfectly. It’s why he and managing partner Terry Wootan decided to build a 26,000-square-foot replica of their acclaimed Llano eatery right next door to Billy Bob’s Texas last year. Featuring long picnic tables and 14 different meats on the menu, Cooper’s, is finding its niche in Cowtown.

“On the old range, they built fires and shoveled coals under pits,” Cooper said. “That’s exactly what we do today, and that’s how we started. We were looking for towns that like things somewhat different; not cookie cutter.”

Uniquely, the restaurant doesn’t use smoke as an indirect heat source. Instead, all meat is cooked directly over hot mesquite coals. Cooper says he’s not looking for a lot of smoke influence, but rather more flavor from the mesquite.

“Everyone has an opin-

ion on wood. There are a lot of good ones, but we just happen to prefer mesquite,” he said.

While Cooper acknowledges some Fort Worth barbecue spots have established a reputation for cold beer and lively atmospheres, he hopes Cooper’s will be recognized for the quality of the meat.

“Barbecue is so competitive and people are so passionate about it,” he said. “When Cooper’s comes up, we would like people to say, ‘the meat was really fantastic, and by the way, the beer was cold, too.’ ”

Railhead vs. Angelo’s

Speaking of beer, can a reputation for some of the cheapest and coldest in town be enough to build a barbecue brand? For the Railhead Smokehouse, the answer’s yes. Even owner State Rep. Charlie Geren agrees. When asked what keeps regulars coming back day in and day out, he’s clear.

“Well, obviously I’m very proud of the food, but that and cheap beer,” he said, chuckling.

Walk into Railhead on any given day and find the long tables by the bar in the front room filled with die-hard customers. Like a fraternity of sorts, the gentlemen (and handful of ladies) are proud to claim their enduring loyalty. It’s what manager Gilbert Gamez says creates the restaurant’s highly touted atmosphere.

“It’s cafeteria style here, but the guys at the front table always get taken care of first,” Gamez said. “The girls know who they are and what they drink. Some guys are day guys; some are night guys. This is like their country club.”

Geren opened Railhead on Vickery in 1986 before moving the restaurant to its current location in 1995. The coveted front table was original to the first restaurant. Gamez says some of the daily regulars simply stop in for a few beers before heading home for dinner. When they choose to dine in, the pork ribs are a popular choice.

“They have excellent barbecue and are known for their ribs,” said Paul Miller, a long-time Railhead customer. “They serve just the middle part.”

Sherry Sillers, another regular, promised, “It’s got to be pink on both sides of the ribs, or they won’t serve it to you.”

Gamez describes the rib preparation as “St. Louis style,” a method in which the ribs are cut from spare ribs to make a more uniform, rectangular rack. Smoking the meats overnight for 12 to 14 hours, Railhead uses hickory wood and a dry rub, and has since inception.

“That’s what we started with, and we stuck with it,” Geren said. “It gives us a good flavor.”

Barbeque

Oooh when I was a little boy

Only one or two

The first thing I did enjoy

Was a plate of Barbeque

CHORUS:

Barbeque sliced beef and bread

Ribs and sausage and a cold Big Red Barbeque makes old ones feel young Barbeque makes everybody someone

If you’re feelin’ puny and you don’t know what to do

Treat yourself to some meat, eat some barbeque

Robert Earl Keen

In Fort Worth, it almost seems Railhead can’t be mentioned without Angelo’s in the same sentence. The long-time barbecue favorites are constantly compared and contrasted by locals and visitors alike. While Railhead is fairly new on the barbecue scene, just 25 years old, Angelo’s is celebrating 53 years. Like Railhead, Angelo’s has its fair share of regulars, some who have been visiting for barbecue since the place opened in 1958.

“There are shifts of regulars just like there are shifts of employees,” said Jason George, grandson of the late Angelo George, who passed away in 1997. Jason runs the restaurant along with his father, Skeet George.

“Some of them say this is their own personal family,” Skeet said. “They say, ‘We come here to relax.’ ”

What started as a four-table restaurant more than 50 years ago has grown into an institution of Texas barbecue and destination for many travelers. When asked why the family never opened more locations, Skeet says they considered it, but decided to keep one and make it the best possible.

“You can’t be two places at the same time,” Jason added. In a dark, lodge-like setting with wild game proudly dis-

played on every wall, customers pass the grizzly bear and fried pies by the entrance where long-time employees take meat orders at the counter. Regulars usually enter through the back, heading straight to their favorite barstool where their beverage of choice is promptly served.

“Angelo was a very kind person,” said Bruce John, an Arlington native who’s been visiting Angelo’s regularly since 1960. “He did a lot of things for a lot of people, but he didn’t want recognition.”

As Angelo grew a reputation for good barbecue and frosty beer, the restaurant expanded and his customer base grew. Regulars recall humorous stories of Angelo and his pals, including casino giant Benny Binion, who apparently tried to lure Angelo to Vegas to open a “Texas barbecue” joint. Angelo said no, asking where he would get enough hickory in the desert. Or so the story goes.

“He chose hickory because it makes better flavor and better smoke,” Skeet said. “And Angelo made the seasonings himself. We’re just carrying it on.”

Sammie’s Bar-B-Q

Carrying on traditions in cooking methods is common in long-time barbecue establishments. Change a recipe, and

More Meaty Options

Wilson’s Bar-B-Q

6513 Brentwood Stair Road

Fort Worth, Texas 76112

817.907.7690

Mon. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Fri. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – midnight Sun.: noon – until the barbecue runs out wilsonsbbq.com

Leroy Wilson was an IT guy before embarking on his barbecue dream. He cooked for company events, and when co-workers told him he should open a restaurant, he did. You’ll find him at his tiny East Fort Worth eatery (which primarily offers drive-through service and takeout ordering) and at area festivals, like Jazz by the Boulevard in September. He uses mesquite wood, and each barbecue dish is slathered with a sweet, lip-smacking sauce.

Cousin’s

6262 McCart Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76133

817.346.2511

Mon. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

5125 Bryant Irvin Road

Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.346.3999

Mon. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Closed Sun.

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Cousin’s first location opened on McCart Avenue in 1983. The restaurant has since expanded to six Tarrant County locations, including two inside DFW Airport. But

despite the restaurant’s chain status, no shortcuts are taken in preparation. In fact, Cousin’s recently nabbed “Best Beef Ribs” and “Best Sausage” in Texas Monthly magazine’s BBQ Festival held in Austin last year, beating out more than 20 Texas barbecue joints.

Bartley’s

413 E. Northwest Hwy.

Grapevine, Texas 76051

817.481.3212

Tue. – Thur.: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri. – Sat.: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Cajun smoked turkey and barbecue po’ boys mix up the menu offerings here. The black-crusted, evenly sliced brisket features a distinct pink smoke ring, developed from slow-burning oak wood. Customers get to choose from various veggie and side options, but won’t find white bread here. Instead, fresh rolls and homemade desserts come from Hometown Cookie Co. & Bakery next door, owned by the same family.

Longoria’s BBQ

100 Christopher Drive

Fort Worth, Texas 76149

817.568.9494

Mon.- Fri.: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat.: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sun.

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The Longoria family, originally from

Gonzalez, Texas, offers a menu of signature smoked items that span beyond the traditional brisket and ribs, including smoked hamburgers and moist beef jerky. Both are made of brisket meat. Perhaps the most interesting menu offering is the house-made brisket sausage. Hearty and full of smoky black pepper flavor, the sausages are a popular choice.

Off the Bone BBQ

5144 Mansfield Hwy. Forest Hill, Texas 76119

817.563.7000

Tues. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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Owner Eddie Brown says customers don’t need teeth to eat his fall-off-the-bone meat. Using pecan and oak woods and smoked for up to 20 hours, Off The Bone’s sliced brisket is juicy, tender and robust in smoky flavor. Housed in a former Dairy Queen, the restaurant is one of Forest Hill’s best kept secrets, drawing regular crowds for its $5.99 daily specials and extensive menu.

Smokey’s Barbecue

5300 East Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76112

817.451.8222

Mon. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Eddie Deen is known in North Texas as

the caterer of all caterers, regularly feeding crowds that number in the thousands (including those at inaugural balls for George W. Bush). Branching out to a smaller setting, he opened Smokey’s in Fort Worth, where his son, Brent Deen, serves as the pitmaster. Meat offerings are simple barbecue staples here: sliced beef, chopped beef, ribs, sausage, and smoked chicken and turkey only.

Riscky’s Barbeque

Multiple locations in Tarrant County risckys.com

You can’t mention barbecue in Fort Worth without mentioning Riscky’s, primarily because there seems to be a location on every corner. Established by the Stockyards in 1927 by Polish immigrant Joe Riscky, the name has grown into a family of restaurants that span Tarrant County, including a steakhouse, burger joint and old fashion deli. Find Riscky’s downtown, in the Stockyards, on the West side, in Benbrook and in North Richland Hills.

regulars will voice their opinions fast. That’s why Bobby Platt of Sammie’s Bar-B-Q hasn’t changed a thing since 1973 when his dad bought the place. In fact, he says, the recipes are true to their original form when Sammie Norwood first opened the restaurant in 1946.

“A lot of the things we do are exactly the way they were done in ’46,” Platt said. “The same recipes are used for the sauce, slaw, beans; and our onion rings are completely different from anybody.”

Sammie’s uses oak wood and cures it for one year before using it in the fire. Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and a little cayenne and cumin make up the spice rub that Sammie’s preps in 60-gallon batches each week.

“We use the same rub for our ribs, brisket, chicken and the whole deal,” Platt said. “Our sauce is a thin sauce. It doesn’t cover up or hide the flavor of the brisket or ribs. Some people, almost as their dessert, want another piece of Texas toast and a bowl of sauce to dip it in.”

Bo Cookston, a Sammie’s regular who visits weekly, says the restaurant is like a small town where everyone knows everyone else.

“People that come here have been coming for a long time,” Cookston said. “It’s roomier here and quieter, which is nice. You run into people you know and solve all the problems of the world.”

The Smoke Pit

Just down Belknap toward downtown, the Smoke Pit has generated its own unique fan base of beer drinkers and barbecue lovers who swear by the tiny shack’s hickory-smoked specialties.

“We’re tucked down in here, and I think people are sometimes afraid to walk in because of the way the outside of the building looks,” said Annette Hinkel, the Smoke Pit’s co-

Beer & Barbecue

Which Wood?

Looking for the perfect wood to smoke your own meats? Here’s a general guide to flavors and uses from Mike Mills, grand world champion pitmaster and author of Peace, Love, and Barbecue.

Wood Flavor Uses

Alder Light

Traditionally used with fish

Apple Mild, sweet and fruity Pork, poultry and beef

Cherry Distinct, sweet and fruity Pork and poultry

Hickory Rich, strong and hearty Pork, poultry and beef

Maple Smooth, mild and sweet Poultry, seafood and pork

Mesquite Distinct, robust and smoky Beef

Oak Strong and distinct Beef, poultry and seafood

Peach Light and fruity Pork and poultry

Pecan Earthy, not overly pungent Pork, poultry and beef

owner. “We have to work with what we got.”

With boarded windows and rust-colored red paint, the Smoke Pit might be mistaken as abandoned. But one look at the packed parking lot, primarily filled with work trucks, and it’s clear the place is popular with those in the know.

“It’s crazy for such a little place, isn’t it?” Hinkel said.

For decades, the Smoke Pit has sat on the edge of the Trinity River and has used cheap beer and daily specials to draw in local crowds. Hinkel says it’s the smoker that makes the restaurant’s meat so moist.

“It’s [the smoker] so old and so seasoned on the inside. We don’t do a lot of rub on anything. We use hickory. It makes a big difference,” she said.

In 1967, a Fort Worth woman named Betty Mullins took over the Smoke Pit from a family member and ran the place with her five daughters until she passed in 1993. The family grew the restaurant’s reputation for warm service and a comfortable atmosphere.

“We had a lot of clientele,” said Nelda Tomlin McCaslin, daughter of Mullins. “My mother was very good-hearted. We always catered the police departments’ Thanksgivings. We did all the Gib Lewis campaign catering. Tim Curry was there every day eating. It was always, ‘Just go over the river and eat barbecue.’ And it was good barbecue.”

Any man will tell you good barbecue deserves a good cold beer. Save the wine for white tablecloth establishments and enjoy the ice chips that come with a perfectly frozen mug. While not all of the joints featured here serve libations, we’ve gathered a list of quality brews well suited for either dining in or enjoying at home with a barbecue to-go order. Our sources? Resident beer and wine guru JR Clark of Central Market, and Fort Worth’s beloved hometown brewer, Fritz Rahr, owner and founder of Rahr & Sons Brewery.

Chopped Beef Sandwich

JR’s Pick: Lobotomy Bock Doppelbock

Fritz’s Pick: Rahr’s Red

Staff Pick: Budweiser

Chopped beef entails slabs of smoked brisket cut into a flavor-packed mess of meat and smashed between two soft white buns. Often soaked in sauce, the sandwich requires a beer pairing that’s savory enough to stand up to the combination of flavors. JR’s pick is malty and rich without being heavy. Fritz’s pick features caramel and a bit of spiciness of its own.

Sliced Brisket

JR’ Pick: Left Hand Brewing

Milk Stout

Fritz’s Pick: Rahr Ugly Pug

Staff Pick: Shiner Bock

Both beer experts prefer a hefty dark beer with smoky hints of cocoa and chocolate to pair with the charred and smoky beef brisket. JR’s choice is creamy, smooth and pours almost black like a rich coffee. Fritz’s pick is one of Rahr’s signature offerings, also featuring strong bitter chocolate and coffee flavors.

Smoked Sausage

JR’s Pick: Rahr Ugly Pug

Fritz’s Pick: Rahr Buffalo Butt

Amber Lager

Staff Pick: Sierra Nevada

Sausage is fatty, and fat is a flavor carrier, meaning the pungent spices packed into each casing are further intensified by the juiciness of the grinded meat. Beers should match up to the richness of the sausage. JR chooses the full-bodied Ugly Pug while Fritz prefers the malt sweetness of Rahr Buffalo Butt.

Pork Ribs

JR’s Pick: Duchesse De Bourgogne

Fritz’s Pick: Rahr StormCloud

Staff Pick: Amber Bock

Reddish brown or copper colored beers with medium body and a slight sweetness will stack up to the richness of the meat on pork ribs. JR’s choice is a rich blend of ales with notes of caramel and toffee. Fritz’s pick is reddish copper in color and features a malty sweetness.

Spicy Pulled Pork

JR’s Pick: Modus Hoperandi

Fritz’s Pick: Rahr Blonde Lager

Staff Pick: Blue Moon

A light, citrusy beer will help offset the spiciness of even the most peppery pulled pork. JR’s pale ale choice features essence of pine and grapefruit. Fans of Rahr Blonde know its light, bready sweetness matches up well to any spicy dish.

A History Lesson

When travelling through the South, your best bet for authentic and carefully prepared Southern cuisine is any of the many barbecue restaurants that dot the landscape. Don’t be fooled by the casual atmosphere in most of these barbecue joints; these are the places where the legacy of Southern food is vigilantly protected. In the Southern United States, barbecue is a cherished cultural icon.

In other areas of America, “barbecue” is a verb — Northerners barbecue food on the backyard grill. In the South, however, barbecue is most definitely a noun. Barbecue itself is chopped, sliced, or pulled meat liberally doused with a variety of (closely guarded) sauces. This meat is usually pork, unless you are in Texas or some parts of Kentucky.

The etymology of the term is vague, but the most plausible theory states that the word “barbecue” is a derivative of the West Indian term “barbacoa,” which denotes a method of slow-cooking meat over hot coals.

In the pre-Civil War period, Southerners ate, on average, five pounds of pork for every one pound of beef. Pigs could be put out to root in the forest and caught when the food supply became low.

From “A Southern Cultural Icon,” by Laura Dove, part of a graduate program in American Studies at the University of Virginia.

The Smoke Pit remained in the Mullins family a few more years until Hinkel took over with co-owner Sam Gibbins in 2001.

Hinkel says she’s married to the business and gets there by 7 a.m. to prep meats, smoke turkey and brisket all night, ribs during the day, and pork chops on Fridays. Customers who live outside of town are known to call ahead to reserve their pork chop in advance.

“We crammed every chair we could get in here and started doing a daily special so everybody knew what to expect,” Hinkel said. “It just took off. I can’t believe I’ve got as great of customers as I got.”

A Barbecue Legend

Beer and barbecue sauce aside, only one Fort Worth barbecue joint can tout a legacy that’s now 80 years strong. Bailey’s Barbeque sits in the same location in the same red brick building as it did when J.T. Bailey opened it during the Great Depression in 1931. Today Bailey’s grandniece, Brenda Phifer, runs the tiny downtown eatery, located on Taylor Street.

“He was a cook in the Navy,” Phifer said. “After he got through with the Navy, he opened up this place. He started cooking barbecue and making sandwiches. It was hard to get beef back then, during the hard times.”

A lunch-only CHECK spot that serves no alcohol, Bailey’s caters to the downtown working crowd, primarily employees from the Federal Office Building and nearby businesses. The

Tasting the Difference

The word “barbecue” may have multiple definitions depending on who you ask and where they’re from. Some may even encompass grilled foods like burgers and kabobs. But the experts know that true barbecue comes from slow-burning wood. “Low and slow” is what they’ll tell you; meaning low heat and very slow cooking.

Yet the experts realize that barbecue is further defined by region of preparation. We know in Texas, barbecue means beef. Here, more than anywhere in the nation, brisket is king. And for the most part, meats are prepped only with a dry rub and smoked for many hours. Sauce is more of a condiment, primarily served on the side and may be somewhat spicy.

Most will break down barbecue regions into four categories: Texas, the Carolinas, Memphis and Kansas City. We’ve covered Texas; and here’s the rest.

Carolina Style Smoking a whole hog with a tangy, vinegar-based sauce is the primary characteristic of Carolina barbecue. But even the styles of Carolina barbecue can be further broken down by region. Eastern North Carolina typically won’t use any tomato product in their sauce, while Western North Carolina will. South Carolina prefers mustard to tomato, giving their style of vinegar-based sauce even more tang.

Memphis Style The pork spare rib is most popular here, served “dry” or “wet.” Dry ribs are prepped with a rub and basted with a mopping sauce throughout the entire cooking process. Wet ribs get a sweet and spicy tomato-based glaze just before the end of smoking.

Kansas City Style Here, it’s all about the sauce. Like Memphis, Kansas City prefers spare ribs; but the overwhelming difference is the thick, extremely sticky and sweet tomatobased sauce that coats them.

Many folks also refer to St. Louis style barbecue. Rather than a specific cooking method, St. Louis style refers to the cut of the pork spare rib. The lower, fattier portion of the rack is removed, leaving a more uniform, rectangular rack.

lines form around 11 a.m., and Phifer and co-worker Diane Esquivel take orders at the counter at lightning speed. It’s part of what Phifer does to keep busy customers coming back.

“At lunch, we know people want to get in and out fast,” she said. “We try to keep the line moving as best we can. We took out the benches we had in here and put in these tables. It’s a lot easier for people to eat. It’s kind of tight, but people seem to like it.”

Regarding the barbecue, Phifer uses oak and doesn’t put a single spice on her meat before smoking it. She says the wood alone provides the flavor she’s looking for. But Phifer has made small changes over the years, including adding wheat buns, smoked turkey and spicy pulled pork, and reducing the amount of fat in the chopped beef. Her younger cousin, Randy Tarter, is the smoke-master now, and she envisions him carrying on the restaurant’s legacy one day.

“There’s a tremendous amount of competition,” Phifer said. “We have made some changes, and you have to do that. But I hope we stay here another 20 or 30 years.”

Guy Gear

by Paul K. Harral

If a woman misplaces a boyfriend or husband in a big store, a good place to start the search is in the “guy stuff” department. That’s where you find manly products that appeal to the hunter-gather and/or 14-year-old boy in all men. You know. Stuff that snaps, buckles or laces up. Here’s an eclectic collection of guy stuff, all selected and suggested by the men of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Some items are just for fun. Others might save your life.

Staying Alive

One of the most important pieces of diving equipment is the buoyancy compensator device the BCD. The AquaLung Pro QD comes with lots of bells and whistles. And there are enough straps, zippers and pockets to intrigue the most guy of guys.

$525, BCD $200, course that qualifies you to use it » Scuba Diving School • 3807 Southwest Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 • 817.732.5761; scubadivingfortworth.com

Where in the World?

With Casio’s Exilim EX-H20G digital camera, you don’t have to guess. Or stop and ask directions. It has a built-in GPS system that tags photos with precise geographic locations indoors or out. Casio says pre-loaded sightseeing photo spots lets travelers plan their trip in advance, confirm their present location and use the camera’s digital compass to determine the best route to the next destination.

$349.95 » Arlington Camera • 544 W. Randol Mill Road • Arlington, Texas 76011 • 817.261.8131; arlingtoncamera.com

In the Driver’s Seat Golfers believe that the next club is going to be the one They may have a dozen different wedges, but drivers are too expensive to collect a lot of them. Now Titleist has made it possible to own several different lofts and lies — all in the same club. The 910 features a dual-angle hosel that lets the golfer adjust both loft and lie. It comes in two sizes — a 460 cc club said to produce mid/ high launch with medium/ low spin and a 445 cc version for mid launch with medium/low spin.

$399.95 » Edwin Watts Golf • 5805 Camp Bowie Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 • 817.731.4441; edwinwattsgolf.com

Caution: Reading This May Cost You Money

How about a helicopter you can fly from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad? That would be the Parrot AR.Drone. It includes a front camera, vertical camera and an ultrasound altimeter. And you can trick it out with interchangeable hulls. Best of all, you can dogfight another AR.Drone. Video at ardrone.parrot.com.

$299. 95 » Available at Brookstone stores; store.apple. com; horizonhobby.com; parrotshopping.com.

Get it Raw, Cook it Burnt

Or maybe not burnt, with a line of copper grilling accessories from Barbeques Galore. We picked three items — an adjustable grilling basket capable of handling different thicknesses ($19.98); a fish basket ($14.98); and a 13-inch round wok ($19.98) All are non-stick and can handle extreme temperatures.

Sauce it Up

While you are cooking, enhance the flavor with sauces from Fort Worth’s own award-winning Brothers Sauce. Three tastes are available: Spicy Brown Mustard GOLD, GOLD Thick ‘n’ Rich (formerly enjoyed only by the King family and friends) and HEAT Texas Peppery-Sweet. There also is grandmother’s Brown Suga dessert sauce.

$4.99-$5.99 » Available at Central Market, Market Street and Whole Foods; brotherssauces.com

Barbeques Galore • 5824 S.W. Loop 820 • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 • 817.569.9960; bbqgalore.com.

Finally,

a Really Practical App

Lightbulb Moments takes the iPhone to a new level of social interaction with the iBottleOpener case. Promised soon are cases with major college logos. How appropriate.

$19.95 » ibottleopener.com, or 1.800.535.0131 (24 hours)

Wake Up, Sleepyhead

The alarm goes off, you slap the snooze. It becomes an unending cycle. But not with Clocky. When the Clocky alarm goes off, the little bugger jumps from the nightstand and then runs away, challenging you to catch it to turn it off. And you can only snooze it once.

$39-$45 » nandahome.com

Gene Tilley and Big Jake

Man’s Best Friend

Canine, feline,

equine and feathered — any and all can be a man’s best friend.

by Gail Bennison / Photography by Jason Kindig

Men are taught to hide what might be perceived as weakness. They learn to cover up their caring. Tears never fall from the strong, tough never gives way to compassion. But the men who find a way to reveal their heart and share true strength become heroes, not just to us, but to the creatures with whom they share their lives.

Such is the case with the 10 men featured in “Man’s Best Friend.”

Pets are stress relievers and companions. They don’t care where you work or how much money you make. They don’t judge, and they don’t criticize. They give pure, unconditional love.

From a 2,000-pound Clydesdale to a 200-pound mastiff to a 2-ounce parakeet, and the men who love them, we share their stories.

Gene Tilley and Big Jake

If you’ve spent much time in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, chances are pretty good that you’ve met the living photo prop Big Jake, an imposing, but docile 1,500-pound Texas longhorn steer. Big Jake’s owner and trainer, Gene Tilley, and an Australian Shepherd dog named Scooter, are almost inseparable. Tilley has trained Scooter to lead Big Jake to and from the barn at the Stockyards Stables.

Big Jake turned 18 in February. He loves to be saddled up and enjoys having people sit on him for photos, Tilley says.

“I have so much fun with him, and we get to meet people from all over the world,” Tilley said. “There’s people that’s never been around animals. They’re amazed that you could do this on a longhorn.”

The oldest person who ever posed with Big Jake was a 94-year-old lady from Georgia.

“It just made her day, and the picture ended up on the front page of her little local newspaper. You’d thought she’d won the lottery,” Tilley said.

Big Jake’s horns are 5 1/2 feet tip-to-tip, and he simply turns his head to get through

doorways. He even rides the elevator at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel for photo gigs.

He’s somewhat of a celebrity, Tilley says. A film of Big Jake was shown on American Idol last year.

Big Jake had been put out to pasture for 13 years before Tilley got him.

“He just had a personality that was wonderful. I could tell that right away,” Tilley said. “Within a few weeks, I had him out on the street doing pictures. Everybody loves him.”

Roger Williams and the Jerusalem Donkeys

Unlike politics, donkeys are calm and stress relievers, says Roger Williams, former TCU baseball player and coach, Weatherford auto dealer, former Texas Secretary of State and now candidate for the U.S. Senate.

The front pasture on the Williams’ family ranch is called “The I Love Lucy Pasture.” Donkeys Lucy, Ricky and Fred, and newly adopted minimule, Ethel, graze there.

Roger Williams and the Jerusalem Donkeys

The herd is up to 45, not counting two babies on the way, and Williams has a favorite. Molly is 20 and one of the first donkeys the family adopted.

“Molly loves everybody, and she’s smart, too,” Williams says. “She’s the mayor of the herd. When I need to get an important message to the donkeys, I tell Molly, and she explains it to the rest.”

Williams says his donkey friends are peaceful and make him feel peaceful.

“When I come home on the weekends from working or campaigning, I love going to the bottom pasture with a bag of carrots. It sounds funny to a lot of people, I guess, but it’s unbelievable therapy. You make them smile, and they talk back to you. We’ve become known as the donkey farmers out here,” he said.

The donkeys serve practical purposes as well, Williams says.

“They keep the varmints away, and I don’t need an alarm clock to get up in the morning. They all make sure we’re awake bright and early.”

As for the inevitable ribbing he takes from his Republican friends, Williams said with a laugh: “I just tell them: ‘Can you imagine feeding 45 elephants? I couldn’t afford to do that.’ ”

Brad Howard and Dozer the English Mastiff

Before being fostered and ultimately adopted in August 2005, Dozer, now a 7-year-old 200-pound beauty, was in pretty bad shape, weighing in at 130 pounds. He had lived his life chained outside, was heartworm positive and starved.

Dozer hit the doggie jackpot.

Brad Howard and his wife, noted pet expert Christy Howard, own all the Dallas-Fort Worth Three Dog Bakery licenses, with current locations

in Southlake and Plano. Dozer is the official store dog. His job description is “dog bed tester and dog treat taster.”

“He’s not very smart,” Howard admits. “But he’s persistent and smart enough to be manipulative.”

The Howards have four other rescued mastiffs, Diesel, Danica, Duncan and Dutchess, but it’s obvious that Dozer is Brad’s favorite.

Dozer has his own Facebook page, and more fans than he can keep up with. Hundreds of people check the page to find out the latest rivalry story posted about brother, Diesel. It seems Dozer resents any attention given to Diesel.

“Dozer has to be the top dog no doubt,” Howard said. “He’s like a celebrity. Even before he started his Facebook page, people would follow me through parking lots to take pictures of Dozer. Our customers bring their families from out of town to see Dozer. If he’s not in the bakery, people get upset.”

Dozer has cancer and has just finished his first round of radiation therapy. The prognosis is excellent, Howard said.

Howard says that dogs truly are our soul mates.

“They feed on our emotions. They even grieve with us. We don’t choose our dogs; they choose us.”

Robert Earley and the Clydesdales

JPS Health Network President and CEO Robert Earley recalls a parade that included the Budweiser Hitch when he was about 9. He heard the horses before he saw them, and they shook the ground where he was standing. He decided right then that someday, if possible, he would own Clydesdale horses.

Earley has four Clydesdales now: Sweet is 8 and gave birth to a new baby in January — Hamish, who weighed 155 pounds at birth. Sweet pulls the family’s six-passenger horse cart.

“I’m very pleased with Sweet that she did not have that baby during our board meeting,” Earley said. “I can’t miss board meetings.”

Grace, 3, standing 17 1/2 hands high and weighing in at 2,000 pounds, is the cuddler of the bunch. She’s learning to drive, but is content just to lean on Earley.

“Standing next to her can be problematic at best,” Earley says. “She doesn’t understand that I weigh 170 pounds, and that her definition of cuddling is different than mine.”

Olive Oyl is a 7-month-old filly. Where she got her name is readily apparent. She looks like Popeye’s girlfriend, all legs and a head, and very tall for her age. Olive Oyl doesn’t want to do anything except be a kid.

“People who own horses are never in it to make money,” Earley says. “So I just decided how to go broke faster by having four Clydesdales. They eat a lot, and they look pretty. They’re as fun as they can be. Two comments I hear all the time are: ‘Gosh, those are beautiful horses.’ and then: ‘Why do you have them?’ ”

One reason is stress relief.

“There’s a lot of issues I have to deal with at the hospital. Hooking up a horse to a cart gives me a lot of the answers I couldn’t figure out during the week,” he says.

Bill Boecker and Macé the Chocolate Labrador

Bill Boecker, president and CEO of Fine Line Diversified Development in Fort Worth, is supposed to keep an eye on 1 1/2-year-old Macé, the family’s Labrador retriever, says Boecker’s wife, Toni.

On Boecker’s watch, however, Macé has eaten Toni’s handmade Leddy’s boots, silk and cashmere scarves and a variety of other apparel. Macé also presented Toni with a baby raccoon one day, putting it in bed with

Brad Howard and Dozer the English Mastiff

Trent Petty and Rockstar the Polish Rooster

Bill Boecker and Macé the Chocolate Labrador

Robert Earley and the Clydesdales

Photograph by Bill R. Carter

her. Boecker, admittedly a softie with the pup, explains that Macé is just being a good hunter.

“And I’m not a very good watcher,” he said.

In 2009, Boecker was working with the city to open the PetSmart Charities Animal Adoption Center, spending time in the process with the Humane Society of North Texas Animal Shelter.

“There was a puppy mill seizure in Montague County where the Humane Society saved 500 dogs,” Boecker said.

“The dogs were in horrible shape. I helped find a building to house them temporarily. Toni was working side-by-side with the staff from the Humane Society. She saw a chocolate Lab she wanted. I went to pick it up. The little dog just clung to me like a monkey,” he said.

“Toni came home and said, ‘What is that? That’s the wrong dog.’ Well, I told her she was ours now. And I’m glad she is. Macé is a wonderful dog, even if she does eat Toni’s clothes.”

Macé had never had a human love her and looked like a skeleton, Boecker says. She now weighs 60 pounds and is happy and healthy.

“I really enjoy taking Macé and our golden, Maggie, to the river every morning where they can run,” Boecker said. “We have a great time together.”

Trent Petty and Rockstar the Polish Rooster

Rockstar joined the Petty family in the spring of 2008. He is of the noble family of Polish Gallus Domesticus, a breed that actually originated in Holland, not Poland, in the 1400s.

“He’s always kind of reminded me of David Lee Roth,” says Rockstar’s owner, Trent Petty, founder and president of Petty & Associates. “OK, so there’s a little distance between me and my rock and roll days.”

Rockstar is the favorite on the Petty place in Keller. The other roosters — the Young Guns — talk a good game, but Rockstar rules the roost and his six-chicken entourage.

“First, like me, he’s the oldest in the coop,” Petty said. “He reminds me of the Toby Keith lyric that goes, ‘I’m not as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was.’”

And, he’s easy to spot.

“You don’t have to have reading glasses to know which one he is. Plus, I can find him in a snowstorm just as easily as I can at night, not that I’d spend much time looking for him in either circumstance,” Petty said.

“Finally, he’s irritable. It doesn’t take much to set him off,” Petty said. “Sometimes one of the Young Guns will walk by a little too close or look a little too long at one of his girlfriends, and he just lets them have it. I like that in a chicken.”

Eddie Gossage and Bently

As president of Texas Motor Speedway, Eddie Gossage has earned a reputation as a top promoter of Fort Worth’s premier racing venue. Speed matters at TMS. In the pet world, however, things move silently on little cat feet.

When Gossage met his future bride, he had never been around a cat. Melinda told him: “Love me, love my cat.”

“Her name was Sunshine, and I just loved her. When she died, it was a really sad time. Melinda told me not to replace her, that Sunshine couldn’t be replaced,” Gossage said.

Then he found some notes Melinda had made about rescue cats.

“I go on the Internet and do a little drop-down thingy to see what she was looking at. The next day she said, ‘I think I found a cat.’ I acted surprised and said, ‘Well, tell me about this.’ I’d already seen a picture of the cat, but she didn’t know that.”

The cat was in a Fort Worth shelter.

“We figured it would be hard for a grown cat to be adopted, so we went and got her,” Gossage said. “She was on top of the highest thing in the shelter, and she looked horrible. One of her whiskers was bent 90 degrees.”

Eddie Gossage and Bently

Jerry Durant and Desires Little Rex

Gary Patterson and Chloe

Glenn Killman and Cloud the Parakeet

Thus the name Bently. With Melinda, Bently is very physical, but with Gossage she’s docile and tender.

“All she wants from me is to brush her or to simply rub on her,” he said. “So I just lie on the floor with her. I wish she’d play with me. I’m constantly entertained by her. I’m always trying to figure out what’s going through her head.”

Gary Patterson and Mattie and Chloe

TCU football coach Gary Patterson had a perfect season and a Rose Bowl win this year. To accomplish that, he had to take the frog by the horns, so to speak. That meant long hours, lots of travel and stressful situations.

Coaching his two adopted golden retrievers, Mattie (8) and Chloe (4), is an easier deal, although with three females in the house (including wife Kelsey), Patterson says he isn’t the boss at home.

The dogs are always glad to see him, are great stress-relievers and they’ll work for food, Patterson said.

“With the girls, all I have to do is throw them a couple of treats, and they gladly run all over the place, and all day, too. When it’s time to go to work for the season, they lay in the office until I’m ready to go to bed. If it gets too late, Chloe will come out to let me know it’s time to go to bed, that I can do more work tomorrow.”

Mattie is quiet, a stealth hunter, and loveable, but the younger Chloe is high maintenance.

“Chloe understands the money system. When she wants a treat, she gets my shoe and won’t give it back until I give her one,” he said.

“She’s a run with scissors kinda dog. She drove our foster dog so crazy he wouldn’t even get out of the car,” Patterson said with a laugh. “When

Mattie gets tired of Chloe, she just sits on her.”

The dogs were adopted from Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas. The Pattersons are strong advocates of spay, neuter, adoption and the Humane Society.

Jerry Durant and Desires Little Rex

In a stable of champion cutting horses, the one that holds a special place in the heart of Parker County auto dealer and developer Jerry Durant is a 2004 Sorrell Stallion named Desires Little Rex. The horse was sired by Smart Little Lena, Equi-Stat#1 All-Time Leading Cutting Sire.

“Rex is a rare find in a horse that came with a pedigree that was bulletproof and a personality all his own,” Durant says.

Durant bought Rex when the stallion was 3. It was love at first sight.

“He’s an individual and stopped harder than any horse I’ve ever been on before. I can’t really describe it except it’s like riding a magic carpet, like riding with shock absorbers. That’s what people like me need, a horse that will take care of you,” Durant says.

For well over a decade, Durant has competed as a nonpro, and, along with wife, Vickie, is a well-respected cutting horse breeder.

Rex no longer competes, but he has a record worthy of his papers.

“He was such a joy to ride,” Durant says. “Now it’s just a pleasure raising his babies. If they inherited half of what I think they did, they’ll just be unbelievable.”

Glenn Killman and Cloud the Parakeet

Cloud is in love with her own reflection in the cage mirror, and mostly yells at her owner. Longtime Fort Worth photographer Glenn Killman says it doesn’t matter. His feathered friend brings him daily comfort.

It’s easy to understand.

Killman had a devastating 2010. His wife, Sheila, lost her lengthy battle with cancer in January. Their beloved Pomeranian, Sasha, died in April, followed by the death of Cloud’s cage mate, Sky, in May.

Seven years ago, Glenn and Sheila were taking one of their walks. Glenn can’t remember why they went to PetSmart. They had no pets at the time.

“We walked by the bird cage and my wife said, ‘Oh, let’s buy a parakeet!’ and I thought, ‘Oh, yes, that’s exactly what I want, a parakeet.’ ” Killman said. He chuckled at the memory.

“Before long, we have a parakeet, and about $150 later Sheila said, ‘You know he might get lonesome. Let’s buy him a friend.’ It’s kinda like a bowl of fish. You can’t do anything with them, but you just wind up talking to the dumb things.”

When the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons — two “bird” teams — went in a playoff for the Super Bowl, Sky and Cloud went nuts because they didn’t know who to cheer for, Killman says.

“When the Eagles were playing in the Super Bowl, we decorated their cage with green and white confetti to let them feel part of it. They would just go nuts when their team would do something good, and it became funny just to watch them. This really happened,” he said.

Cloud doesn’t like to be disturbed, Killman says. And then there was the year Killman was to cook the family turkey.

“I got up at 2 o’clock in the morning to get it started. Cloud was going crazy and yelling at me. Then she saw me put the turkey in the oven. All of a sudden she just shut up and hid behind her mirror. Turns out she’s pretty smart after all,” he said.

Great Conversation Dinner

Speakers confirmed as of February 1, 2011:

Vicki Abbott

Professional Dog Show Trainer

JR Clark

Central Market Wine Buyer

Gary Cogill

Lascaux Films

Danny Coulson

International Security Consultant

Chris Cox

CC Horsemanship Company

Danella Ellis

Laugh Leader

Gemma Hobbs

Mighty Fun Fitness

Roger Jackson

International Security Consultant

Andrea Karnes

Modern At Museum of Fort Worth

Allan Saxe

UTA Professor

Donatella Trotti

Chef & Owner of Nonna Tata

Sandra Williams

Professional Face Reader

Thursday, March 31, 2011

6:30 p.m.

The Fort Worth Club

306 West Seventh Street Fort Worth, TX 76102

For more information, visit www.allianceforchildren.org or call (817) 335-7172

Sponsored by:

Master Orator - Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Orator - Bates Container & XTO Energy

Conversation Starters include...

Aero Components, Inc.

Missy and John Anthony Bank of Texas

Cook Children’s Health Foundation

Sandy and Phil Cook

Janet and Roger Jackson

Scott AmandaMurray& Mazey

BYOB & BYOT

A Night in Casablanca

The 57th Annual Jewel Charity Ball was held at Will Rogers Memorial Center on Jan. 8. The venue was transformed into Moroccan scenes from the famous movie, including drinks and fedoras being offered to guests in Rick’s Café.

Therese Moncrief, Sandra Tilley photography by Sandy Tomlinson

behind the velvet ropes of our social scene

Helping the Homeless

Mother and Child

The March of Dimes VIP event was held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel on Nov. 14. The proceeds go to helping improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, low birth weight and infant mortality.

1. Blake & Cheslleigh Lloyd

2.

Solid Foundation The Community Foundation of North Texas awarded capacity building grants to Tarrant County at its ToolBox Grant Celebration on Oct. 7. 1. Emma Lindrose, Tom Hund, Zelinda Johnson 2. Ed Watts, April Harris, Nancy Jones photography by Bruce E. Maxwell

Jon Bonnell, Donatella Trotti

2. Josh & Kim Carter

photography by Sandy Tomlinson

The Presbyterian Night Shelter Gala was held at the Ridglea Country Club on Dec. 3. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, a silent auction and wine pull.

1. LiAubra, Stephen & Clare Wilson

2. Darrell & Margaret Hawkins photography by Sandy Tomlinson

Hoot ’n Holler This annual event was held at Reata Restaurant in downtown Fort Worth on Nov. 10. Proceeds from the evening benefited ACH Child and Family Services. 1. Cami & John Goff 2. Cara Moczulski, Dana Rosenstein, Debi Patterson photography by Sandy Tomlinson

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 Info about our attorneys

 Facts about our practice

 Answers to frequently asked legal questions

 Do’s and Don’ts for common legal situations

 Articles by our attorneys

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University

sponsored

for the Holidays party benefiting SafeHaven, whose mission is to end family violence. The event was held at University Park

Wild West Show

The Cowtown Ball held at Will Rogers Memorial Center on Nov. 13 benefited the American Cancer Society and offered guests dinner, dancing, auctions and games.

1. Maranda Figueroa, Brian McKinnell

2. Holly Korman, Courtney Ellis Spitzer photography by Sandy Tomlinson

Safer Homes

Park Village

Home

Village in December.

1. Brenda Johnson, Dennis McFarlin, Arnae Jinnette

2. Lillian & Gary Kite photography by Sandy Tomlinson

Decade of Giving Winstead PC celebrated its 10th anniversary at Grace in downtown Fort Worth. Proceeds benefited Winstead’s Annual United Way Campaign. 1. Jay Scheideman, David Johnson, Bob Lansford 2. Kathy Petsche, Tommy Boswell, Toni Boswell, Arnold Petsche photography by Winstead

Sweet Unveiling A private reception was held on Dec. 16 to unveil the Fort Worth Sweetheart Pendant that was specially designed by Ridglea Watch and Jewelry for The Party in Fort Worth 2011. 1. Robin Ponitz, Gina McEuen, Molly Snyder, Linda Fulmer, Linda Kennedy 2. Gary Grazzia, Rosie & Mike Moncrief photography by Marcy Wilborn

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Coming in May 2011

Texas de Brazil invites you to imagine perfection: an elegant atmosphere where a troop of carvers serve up 15 various cuts of masterfully seasoned and flame-grilled meats, accompanied by our 60-item gourmet salad area and specialty sides. All of this paired perfectly with a bottle of wine from our extravagant wine cellar and finished off with a decadent dessert or hand-rolled cigar... Texas de Brazil – just imagine.

Incontinence affects men as well as women

Q: What is male incontinence?

Incontinence is the failure to control urine, resulting in wetting clothes or the bed thus requiring protection.

Q: What causes male incontinence?

The most common causes are:

1. Overactive Bladder – This is the “I gotta go” problem. Patients have a desire to void suddenly. This affects an estimated 35 million Americans.

2. Stress Incontinence –

The loss of urine associated with coughing, sneezing or physical exertion. More common in women, but is seen in some men following prostate cancer treatments though it seems more common just after radical prostatectomy surgery.

3. Neurologic Dysfunction

– After spinal cord injury or some degenerative neurologic diseases, bladder control problems of various types can be a major

problem. Common metabolic diseases such as diabetes can also affect the nerve function of the bladder.

4. Overflow Incontinence – Bladder outlet obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate or other obstructing conditions.

Q: What are the treatment options for male incontinence?

There is a broad array of treatment options based on the individual patient’s needs.

exercise sometimes may be useful. Control problems may commonly be treated with various surgical interventions, including implanting various types of male slings or artificial urinary sphincters. For patients with severe overactive bladder, the nerve supply to the bladder can be stimulated with acupuncture or implantable devices.

Q: When should surgical intervention be considered?

If the cause of the incontinence has been evaluated and diagnosed, surgery may be appropriate. Surgical interventions must always be dictated by the cause of the incontinence and the failure to improve with less invasive, non-operative treatments.

Q: Why should someone consider Urology Associates of North Texas?

Unique to this practice is a sub group of urologists who concentrate on treating urinary incontinence. These specialists have additional training and experience in this relatively narrow

by doctors who have a special interest in managing their issues. Daniel Johnson, M.D. Urology Associates of North Texas 1300 W. Terrell Ave., Ste. 405 Fort Worth, Texas 76104 888.444.USMD uant.com

An enlarged thyroid should be evaluated

Q: How prevalent is thyroid cancer among men?

Approximately 6,500 men will develop thyroid cancer in the U.S. this year. Of the men who have a thyroid nodule, approximately 10 percent of these will be cancer.

Q: What are symptoms of thyroid cancer?

Occasionally, one may feel like they have a lump in their throat. Any “growth” in the neck should be evaluated by an ENT for the presence of cancer.

Q: Is surgery the recommended treatment option for thyroid cancer?

Surgery is the only available cure for the most common types of thyroid cancer. Other treatments for cancer are considered adjuvant, or in addition to surgery. Patients may have surgery because:

to others, bothersome when swallowing or pressing on one’s trachea,

chooses not to have a needle biopsy. When surgery fails to reveal cancer, only the thyroid lobe with the nodule is removed. This procedure is known as a thyroid lobectomy as opposed to total thyroidectomy. Patients who have a thyroid lobectomy often return home from the hospital the same day. Those who -

night to have their calcium levels monitored. While some surgeons may place drain tubes in the neck after surgery, many no longer do this routinely. Thyroid surgery today, with the exception of masses greater than 5 centime-

ters, is often performed in a minimally invasive way through incisions 4 centimeters or less. Some surgeons are also using endoscopes in surgery to allow for smaller incisions. These advancements in technique allow for faster and easier recoveries.

Q: What is the impact long-term if the thyroid has to be removed?

The impact of the removal of one’s thyroid over time is that he/she will need to take a daily thyroid replacement hormone.

Q: Why should someone choose USMD at Fort Worth if surgery is required?

Primarily because of the level of skill and ability of the surgeons who operate there. The staff, anesthesiologists and facilities are all outstanding.

Monty Trimble, M.D.

7269 Hawkins View Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76132

651 S. Main St., Ste. 104 Keller, Texas 76248

888.444.USMD trimbleent.com

10 to 15% of men will develop a kidney stone

Q: Are kidney stones a problem among men?

It is estimated that 10-15 percent of all men will have a kidney stone at some time in their life.

Q: What causes kidney stones?

Kidney stones are caused by crystals forming in the urine. Stones are more common in people who do not drink much water and reside in

detection saves lives MEDTALK Knowledge from the Experts

warm climates. Certain foods can contribute to stone formation, and stone formation can be hereditary. Lastly, some people’s kidneys make urine that is chemically abnormal.

Q: What are the treatment options for kidney stones?

Many small stones pass on their own, but patients usually need medicines to eliminate pain, help the stone to pass or to treat infection. If the stone doesn’t pass, there are three options for small to medium sized stones.

invasive. Shock waves break up the stone into tiny fragments that typically pass on their own.

patient, minimally-invasive procedure involves a tiny telescope being passed into the urinary tract. Stones can be fragmented and removed without making incisions.

involves placing a plastic tube to drain the urinary tract. It is used when a stone is blocking a kidney and when there is infection inside the kidney.

For larger stones or stones that do not respond to other therapies, two procedures are typically

Colorectal cancer – early

Q: At what age should a man start screening for colon or rectal cancer, and how prevalent is colon or rectal cancer among men?

I generally recommend men start screening for colon or rectal cancer at the age of 50. If they

have a family history of colon cancer or colon polyps, we recommend they begin screening at the age of 40.

Colorectal cancer is highly prevalent among men. It’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men after lung cancer.

Q: What does screening entail and how

often should it be done?

The day before screening, the patient is on a liquid diet and takes medication to clean out the colon. The day of the procedure, the patient will undergo an outpatient procedure under sedation so they sleep through it. It usually takes about half an hour for the procedure, a short time in the recovery room, and then they go on home.

Currently we recommend that if you’ve had a screening exam and everything is clean and healthy, then you wouldn’t need to have another

we suggest you come back in three years.

Q: When should surgical intervention be considered?

With colon or rectal cancer, surgical intervention is always the answer. We can occasionally treat rectal cancer with radiation and shrink the tumors, but eventually surgery is required to remove the section of colon that contains the cancer. That’s the gold standard for colon or rectal cancer. Unless the patient is medically compromised with bad health, heart conditions or other problems, then we proceed with the surgery.

used. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy involves making an incision into the kidney directly. The stones can be fragmented and suctioned

opening the urinary tract through tiny belly incisions to remove the stone.

Q: When should surgical intervention be considered?

Surgery should be considered when a stone does not pass on its own, is too large to pass or when infection is present.

Q: Why should someone consider USMD at Arlington if surgery is required?

Patients from all over Texas are referred to the hospital to have their kidney stones treated by expert specialists with access to state-of-theart equipment.

H. Mitchell Abrahams, M.D. USMD Cancer Center

801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 1 Arlington, Texas 76017 888.444.USMD usmdpcc.com

Q: Why should someone consider USMD at Arlington if surgery is required?

It is a great hospital with a conscientious and caring staff. The level of care is well above average from entrance to exit, from the admitting staff, lab staff, nursing staff and physicians.

Ron Kline, M.D.

515 W. Mayfield, Ste. 416 Arlington, Texas 76014 888.444.USMD ronaldklinemd.com

Prostate cancer: screening, treatment & therapy

Q: How prevalent is prostate cancer among men in the U.S.?

Except for some skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Q: What does screening entail and how often should it be done?

Screening, which should start at 45, involves a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate spe-

Surgery: The gold standard treatment for prostate

and sometimes some surrounding lymph nodes.

Radiation Therapy: Destroys cancer cells or prevents them from growing.

Hormone Therapy: Uses drugs, surgery or other hormones to remove male sex hormones or block them from working, which prevents cancer cells from growing.

of the prostate done by a doctor, and the second is a blood test.

Q: What current treatment options are available for prostate cancer?

Some common treatments are:

Active Surveillance: Closely monitoring the patient’s prostate cancer by performing the

Cryotherapy: Places a special probe inside or near the prostate cancer to freeze and kill the cancer cells.

Q: What are the differences between traditional open surgery and robotic surgery?

Open surgery, usually performed with the naked eye, uses a large midline incision to gain access to the prostate. Robotic surgery accesses the

of 10 times normal eyesight. Pain and blood loss

Q: Why should someone choose USMD Arlington for robotic surgery?

has one of the highest robotic surgical case volumes in the U.S. The staff at USMD has sig-

that we are now performing robotic surgery in a catheter-less fashion, and patients are sent home without a foley catheter in the penis. This is a much more comfortable way to recover.

Justin Lee, M.D.

USMD Cancer Center

801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 1 Arlington, Texas 76017 888.444.USMD usmdpcc.com

Stopping the Abuse

Alliance for Children’s mission is to protect the children of Tarrant County from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services and community education.

More than 770,000 children were abused in 2008, according to a 2010 study released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration on Children, Youth and Families Children’s Bureau. Of these young victims, abuse occurred most frequently in children under the age of 1.

While this statistic is tragic, many might be shocked to know a local fact: 16 children per day are newly confirmed victims of abuse in Tarrant County.

The Alliance for Children organization is unable to prevent staggering statistics like these; however, it is the “what happens next” that they strive to address every day.

Alliance for Children is the Tarrant County children’s advocacy center program that serves abused children from Arlington, Fort Worth and Northeast Tarrant County. This help is provided in three childfriendly centers, where Child Protective Services, local law enforcement agencies, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and Cook Children’s Medical Center staff work together to provide timely and accurate investigations of serious child abuse allegations.

“I’ve been with Alliance for Children since it began in February of 1992,” said Nancy Hagan, executive director of Alliance for Children.

“Overall, the amount of hope and optimism I feel for the children of our community, for their resilience, keeps me and everybody else associated with us going every day, including detectives and medical professionals at Cook Children’s.”

AFC provides free family assessments, case management services and group counseling to abused children and their parents at each of their centers in Arlington, Fort Worth and Hurst. AFC also utilizes therapy dogs as part of the treatment process. This technique has been shown to help those suffering from physical and emotional wounds to heal faster.

Since its inception in 1992, more than 32,000 children have benefited from the AFC partnership. In order to continue to improve the lives of children in Tarrant County that have suffered from abuse, AFC relies on assistance from state and local governments, community foundations as well as individual donations.

Those who wish to make a difference in the life of an abused child might be interested in some of the upcoming 2011 events to benefit the AFC organization.

In its 10th year, the Alliance for Children’s “Great Conversation Dinner” will be held Thursday, March 31, at The Fort Worth Club. The art of conversation blossoms as guests at each table enjoy dialogue with a speaker they have personally selected from a list of the most interesting people in the Metroplex. Speaker selection is by sponsorship and first come, first served. So don’t delay!

Mark your calendars for the “Charity Golf Classic,” benefiting Alliance For Children. The event is set to take place Oct. 17 at Mira Vista Country Club. Those who wish to participate may register online or call Sandy Jensen at 817.348.1119 for more details.

“We see children who come from terrible situations,” said Hagan, “and if they are given opportunity for appropriate services, through counseling and family support, we are really able to help that child bloom and recover from what has happened to them.”

For more information on how you can help, visit allianceforchildren. org or call Courtney Garrison at 817.335.7172.

Children pose with Willie, one of the therapy dogs.

by Alyse corbett

by Josh davis

Tackling Obesity

LaDainian Tomlinson is teaming up with the United Way and the Cooper Institute to encourage healthy lifestyles from a young age.

LaDainian Tomlinson’s New York Jets fell a touchdown short of the Super Bowl, denying the former TCU standout his dream of winning a championship in Texas. But another of L.T.’s dreams moved a step closer to reality less than a week before the big game.

Tomlinson and his wife, LaTorsha, hosted a Purple Reign party Feb. 2, celebrating TCU’s Rose Bowl victory and, more importantly, launching Project 21. Childhood obesity has long been a battle Tomlinson wanted to fight, and Project 21 is the start of that fight.

Teamed up with United Way and the Cooper Institute, Tomlinson and Project 21 are creating a curriculum for schools to encourage healthy eating and healthy living from the elementary level up. L.T.’s charity, the Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation, hopes to launch experimental versions of the program in DFW before expanding nationally.

“It’s a long-term project, and it’s something L.T. is about. He’s about healthy eating,” said Shannon L. Brazzell, executive director of the Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation. “Healthy kids become healthy adults, and that’s our mission.”

Brazzell said the scale of the problem attracted Tomlinson.

“The numbers are just crazy,” Brazzell said. “It’s the No. 1 cause of

death in the inner city, so we were just trying to see what we could do to raise awareness for families who believe they can’t achieve a healthy lifestyle without paying for it.”

Brazzell said Project 21 doesn’t yet have a firm commitment from any local schools, but the goal is to change out the cafeteria menus, change out the vending machines and to fund and support the program through the United Way and Project 21. He said they have talked to a few local principals, and are confident the expertise of the Cooper Institute would help the program get acceptance from school boards.

National expansion is a lofty goal for the program, but Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation has worked around the country from a Fort Worth base for years now.

Brazzell has kept the charity growing from its office in Sundance Square, though the job has stretched from the Pacific coast and San Diego to the Atlantic coast and New York.

Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation has four main programs that have helped underprivileged communities on the coasts, as well as at home in Texas.

Giving Thanks with L.T. is a Thanksgiving program that aimed to feed 2,100 people each year, though according to Brazzell, the move to New York has made the program even bigger than that.

“We did this for the first time in New York, and we fed 3- to 4,000 people for the first time,” Brazell said. “Once word got out, and the organization teamed up with the food bank, and we got L.T. out there handing out turkeys.”

Brazell said Tomlinson is hands-on for his local programs as well. This summer, he'll be coaching at Camp L.P., his football camp, from June 27-29 at TCU. His organization also pays for 50 of the 300 campers through scholarships.

L.T. also has a toys to hospitals program that he has lent hours of time to through the years, but if Project 21 takes off the way he hopes it does, Tomlinson and Brazzell have a chance to change things in ways bigger than one child at a time.

Tomlinson has already said he’ll be back in pads next year, again chasing a Super Bowl. There’s still a little more time for that dream, but L.T.’s fight against obesity starts now.

You can find more information at LTGivesBack.com and at LaDainianTomlinson.com.

The March of Dimes Tarrant County

would like to tip our hats in gratitude to our chefs, sponsors and guests for their participation in our fourth annual Signature Chefs auction. Your valued support allows March of Dimes to continue our mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Jon Bonnell – Lead Chef, Bonnell’s

Che f Bobby Albanese – Piola Italian Restaurant and Garden

Che f Keith Hicks – Buttons

Che f Lanny Lancar te II – Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana

Michael Jackson – Cast Iron

Che f Molly McCook – Ellerbe Fine Foods

Texas Health Resources

Che f David McMillan – Screen Door

Che f Tom Perini – Perini Ranch Steakhouse

Che f Juan Rodriguez – Reata

Che f Blaine Stani ford – Grace

Che f Michael Thomson – Michaels Cuisine Restaurant and Bar

Che f Kenzo Tran – Piranha Killer Sushi

Che f Donatella Trot ti – Nonna Tata

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Ron White

Memory Man: Two-time U.S. memory champ calls Cowtown home

Memorizing a deck of cards may seem impossible. For two-time U.S. Memory Champion Ron White, it’s another day at the office. As America’s foremost memory expert and trainer, he says anyone can do it — with enough practice.

How did you get into the memory business? After high school, I took a job as a telemarketer for a chimney sweep company. The second or third day, I called a guy and asked if he wanted his chimney cleaned. He said, “I don’t need my chimney cleaned, it’s time to sell my house.” I said, “If it’s time to sell your house then you need to clean your chimney.” He laughed and said I made him laugh, and he needed a good telemarketer. He sold memory seminars. Two days later, I interviewed for the job and went to work in July 1991. And it’s all I’ve done pretty much for the last 20 years.

How did you develop your memory? Tons of practice. I learned the system 200 other people learned at a seminar in 1991, but I continued to practice. For example, yesterday I memorized a deck of cards and a string of numbers for three hours. I do that for two or three hours a day. I’ve got the system mastered. I’m just forcing myself to go faster and faster.

How can someone use an extended memory? If you’re a businessperson and meet a customer — maybe you see them six months later, and

can’t say hello because you don’t remember their name. But flip that around, and you walk up to them and say: “Steve, how’s it going? How’s your wife Lisa? How is your daughter Karen?” It builds relationships — and that’s what builds business. It can help students also. I’m asked all the time to speak at high schools, and not just to honors kids, but regular classes because any kid can do this. What really helps is looking at a page of notes and being able to memorize 100 key points for a test in 15 minutes — all the Civil War battles, all the presidents, or whatever.

Are there things you wish you couldn't remember?

No, not really. This is a conscious system. In other words you’re consciously memorizing stuff. Granted, I can walk through a room and remember someone’s name unconsciously, but painful things or something like that — I don’t remember those more than anybody else.

Do any normal activities stump you? Yes. Right now I’m looking for the shirt I wore this morning. My friends think it’s the funniest thing that I teach memory seminars because my memory is very average. I forget where I

put my keys all the time. I’ll forget to call somebody or pick up my clothes at the cleaners. But if I’m trying to memorize something, I can memorize anything.

Do memory champions have groupies? No [said with a laugh]. That’s frustrating, and one of the things about being a memory champion is that if you do have groupies, they’re not hot women. I always thought hot women would really go for a guy who could memorize a deck of cards, but they don’t seem to.

What's a simple technique to develop better memory? First, good nutrition helps memory. Blueberries and fish oils are good brain food. I taught a 6-year-old girl to memorize all the presidents by turning every president into a picture. George Washington was a washing machine. Jefferson was a chef – Jeff for chef. We turned every president into a picture, and walked around her house placing those pictures on her furniture. She walked through the house looking at the pictures, and she was soon repeating the presidents in perfect order.

What are some of your success stories? I’m teaching a guy to memorize all 900 employees in his company. We’re not that far along, but we’re getting there. I had a girl call me last year who said, “I’m studying for the bar exam, and

I’m terrified. I just don’t know if I’m going to be able to pass it.” So I coached over the telephone on how to memorize the exam. I got an e-mail from her just last month saying, “Ron you did it. I passed the bar.”

Can you describe your training? I’ll just have a deck of cards and stopwatch, and memorize the cards over and over. I have a computer program that generates random numbers, and I’ll memorize those numbers an hour a day. I’ve had a pharmaceutical company develop a vitamin called Ron White’s Brain Food, and I take that. Close to a tournament, I start exercising more. If your body is sharper, your brain is sharper. When you’re healthy, you feel good. Your confidence level is up.

What's in store for 2011?

I’m definitely going to defend my memory championship in March, and got lots of seminars planned. I’m speaking in five different countries in Africa, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia. I’m going to be all over teaching people how to develop better memories.

Those looking to maximize their memories can learn more about Ron White’s techniques at ronwhitetraining.com or brainathlete.com. For those lacking in memory, it might be a good idea to write them down.

Memory champ Ron White, 37, lives in Sundance Square and holds the world record for memorizing a deck of cards — an astounding 1 minute, 27 seconds.

guest commentary » by ann otto

Ann Otto, Ph.D., is principal consultant with The Otto HR Group, Ltd., in Tallmadge, Ohio. She attended a conference in Fort Worth last year and offers this look at the city through the eyes of a first-time visitor.

A Fort Worth Walk

The

city through the eyes of a visitor

Four o’clock finally arrived. My presentation to the Association of Leadership Professionals was over, and I was looking forward to sitting in the sun at the Omni. The weather forecast had been for a rainy, dreary couple of days, but today had become a shiny, cloudless 78 degrees for the benefit of the Northerners who had come down hoping for just such weather.

After a couple of hours at the pool, I looked forward to strolling around the town. I had to get up for a very early flight and felt like exploring.

I started with the Trolley Trail. Molly runs frequently through downtown, so I knew if I followed the trail, I’d see most of the sites. I started out just about dusk moving north, uptown from the Omni.

The local Starbucks was nearly empty, while the bars everything from low-class cowboy kitsch to trendy “new Western” — were starting to fill up. Cowgirls (some in traditional Western dress, some in mini-skirts, but always the trademark Western boots) were coming out, all looking for a good-time Friday night.

When

hunting in Texas, the Texas Rangers, Native Americans and a host of other interesting topics.

I asked an employee which one she would choose, and she suggested a short one, Fort Worth Jacksboro Highway: Gamblers and Gangsters of the ’40s and ’50s, adding that, “Lots of us remember some of the characters mentioned in the book.” I decided to call David. After some thought he said, “Get me something about cowboys.” That wasn’t hard since there were so many, and I ultimately got the last copy of Amon: The Texan Who Played Cowboy for America, by Jerry Flemmons.

The gem of the evening was the Sid Richardson Museum on Main Street, which is a collection of the Western art of Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. I walked in 20 minutes before closing and was the only guest. Two hostesses (sales associates, really, but you’d never know) gave me information and invited me to look around. An admirer of the Southwest and Native American art, I appreciated the artwork and the well-appointed gift shop.

traveling, I always stop at bookstores for books on local history, and the Barnes and Noble in downtown Fort Worth is a must-see, if only for the twostory horse in the center.

By the time I hit 2nd Street, neon lights glowed in contrast to the dimly lit businesses below. I wandered zigzag paths around the area, guided only by what caught my fancy in the moment. By that time, the restaurants were overflowing. I passed Reata where our group had a great buffet the night before on the rooftop patio. The food, bar and music were so good, we didn’t even mind the rain.

A few of the stores were open late. A gift shop had beautiful, mostly Latino jewelry and other accessories, including a tempting grove of sock monkeys (a joke between my hubby, David, and me). The Texas Rangers shop was open. Not being a sports gal, I couldn’t remember if this was a team my men liked, but I picked up schedules just in case. A group of long-winded tourists appeared to have been there some time, going over details of games past with the staff, who were patiently shaking their heads in agreement with everything the fans said.

When traveling, I always stop at bookstores for books on local history, and the Barnes and Noble in downtown Fort Worth is a must-see, if only for the two-story horse in the center. Fortunately, or unfortunately since David wasn’t along, this one had too many options — big-game

I could see the pride that the security guard had for the paintings under his watch. As I walked the gallery, he stood thoughtfully looking at various paintings.

“Which one do you like best?” I asked, wondering which would most impress someone who tends them daily. “That one over there,” he said, pointing to one of the larger paintings near the entrance. “It has so much action it looks like the people will come right out of the picture.”

He was right. The hunters in Remington’s The Buffalo Runners, Big Horn Basin look as if they are coming over the ridge at you. I needed to take this memory home, so I bought a ceramic coaster with the painting to remember both it and the person with whom I shared the moment.

It has been many years since I’ve been to Texas, and my only visit to Fort Worth had been merely a drive-through. I was impressed with what I saw and hope to come back to see more of the historical architecture and local history.

Most of all, the people I met from across Texas, the staff at our hotel, the van drivers, and everyone I came in contact with were friendly and made me feel like a guest.

Riding the Trolley is a nice option, but walking the distance, meeting the people and enjoying the special Fort Worth hospitality are even better.

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an unabashedly humorous look at life » by heywood

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Primitive Opinions

Man’s role through the ages

When I heard this issue of Fort Worth, Texas magazine was going to be devoted to men, it got me thinking about an article I had read several weeks earlier. It seems that Japanese scientists had made a decision to try and clone a woolly mammoth, a giant land animal that went missing in action, as in extinct, about 10,000 years ago.

They plan to do this by inserting the DNA of a woolly mammoth into the egg cell of some lucky modern elephant. I think it's a mistake, mainly because these reckless experiments can be very dangerous, as evidenced by the fact that the city of Tokyo is destroyed every 30 years or so by Godzilla.

But the real reason scientists are trying to clone the woolly mammoth is to study its genes in order to find out why it became extinct.

Who cares?

If you're gonna clone something prehistoric, why not clone something that could have an immediate benefit to society. Like a Neanderthal. The benefit could be twofold.

What

lation would be easy. They'd blend right in at Walmart.

But what the Neanderthals would notice the most are the stark differences in the relationship between men and women. Back in their time, the males had little time for today's subtleties of courtship. There was no speed dating, venti's at Starbucks or Match.com. Once a male Neanderthal saw something he liked, he grabbed her by the hair and dragged her back to the cave.

Plus, the female had little say in the cave's interior design. The decor was a total reflection of what was important to the male, which were mostly primitive drawings of bison, reindeer and woolly mammoths. In other words… food.

I guess if a Neanderthal was around today, he'd probably have drawings of Big Macs or buckets of popcorn chicken.

Yes, it was a man's world. Not anymore. Testosterone levels have dropped too sharply. A Neanderthal would be very disappointed with the more sensitive man of today. He wouldn't understand the yoga mats, Coldplay T-shirts or the bottles of green tea.

the Neanderthals would notice the most are the stark differences in the relationship between men and women. Back in their time, the males had little time for today's subtleties of courtship.

First of all, the exchange of information. The Neanderthal could clear up one dilemma that's been plaguing mankind for centuries. According to statistics, 40 percent of this country believes that the earth was created 5,000 years ago. This, of course, does not jive with modern science's geological timeline, particularly in regards to the extinction date of the woolly mammoth.

The Neanderthal could settle that. Think about it. Once he was cloned and old enough to talk, we would need merely to show him a picture of a woolly mammoth and ask him approximately how long it's been since he last saw one. If he swears it couldn't have been more than “a couple thousand years ago,” problem solved. In fact, that would actually make The Flintstones a documentary.

Of course, the Neanderthal would also have questions about things he found puzzling. Questions such as “why did TCU go to the Big East,” or “what are some of my relatives doing on Jersey Shore.”

The other benefit could be monetary. Once the Neanderthals got situated and became productive, they could begin spending money, which would provide a stimulus to the economy. Plus, assimilation into the mainstream popu-

And let's face it, these days most men are way too timid in initiating relationships. Even the simple act of putting your arm around a date at the movies is fraught with some level of fear. It was always an awkward and clumsy move for me. I had all the grace of the Tin Man reaching for his oilcan.

However, I did notice it was somewhat easier when my dates became frightened at a scary movie. Unfortunately, that ploy backfired on me at the premiere of The Exorcist a few years back. It was during the scene when Linda Blair's voice dropped eight octaves and her eyes rolled back in her head. I'm not exactly sure how high I shot out of my seat. And I'm still hoping that noise I made wasn't misinterpreted as a scream. Anyway, I told her it was a leg cramp. Didn't matter. I was busted. But by then, my date was no longer my focus. I was just trying to survive until the end of that movie.

She was not impressed. I don't think a Neanderthal would have been either.

Yet despite what a caveman might think, relationships are probably better these days because men and women are on more equal footing. But he'd still be happy to know that most men still wear the pants in their family. Yep, right under their apron.

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a whimsical approach to motherhood » by shauna Glenn

Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail. com. Her second novel, Relative Insanity, is available in bookstores now.

Killer Instincts

Why I’m not a crime scene investigator

So recently I was a key witness to a murder.

Well, I didn’t actually SEE the murder while it was happening. I was just the one who called the police when I found ALL THE BLOOD.

Let me start from the beginning.

OK, so I haven’t lived in my new house very long. So I don’t exactly exactly know my neighbors, although I have been able to make some keen observations.

Like my next-door neighbors on the left have two huge dogs who like to bark. All. Night. Long. And they prefer to do it right outside my bedroom window.

It’s awesome.

Then there’s the guy who lives catty corner to me who revs his 1957 Chevy pickup truck (complete with its original engine I’m guessing) every morning at 5:30. Which is not annoying AT ALL.

Anyway, the murder.

Yes. So there’s a young girl who lives across the street. And when I say young I mean she’s recently graduated from college. She works a 9 to 5 job and well, that’s basically all I know about her. The other day I noticed what looked like blood coming out of her trunk. It was streaming out and had formed a puddle on the ground. I looked inside the car. Nothing seemed strange or out of the ordinary. I knocked on her front door. No answer. I went back to her car, leaned my head closer to the trunk and whisper-yelled, “Hello. Anybody in there? Are you OK?” There was no answer.

I sniffed the trunk. You know, for dead body smell. I don’t exactly know what a dead body smell like but I can only assume it’s unpleasant.

No dead body smell. No smell at all, actually.

I decided not to panic. Maybe it’s not blood. Maybe she had an unfortunate accident with a BBQ sauce truck. Or a ketchup truck. Or a chocolate syrup truck. I mean I could taste the dried, dark reddish brown substance and deduce the situation lickety split like the CSI dudes do it. But I’m a writer, not a crime scene investigator. Besides, I’m pretty sure I could get some horrible disease from licking the back of someone’s VW Beetle.

So.

I just let it go for another day. I checked her mailbox to find out

her name. Gerta. Hmm. She didn’t look like a Gerta. I was thinking Samantha. Or Susan. Or Melanie. But never once did I think her name was Gerta. But that’s not important right now. The point of checking her mailbox was A-HA… she’s STILL not home.

The house was still dark. There was still no answer at the door. There was still no dead body smell coming from the trunk. And no voice reply when I asked, “Hello? You OK in there?” BUT. The blood was still on the car.

I couldn’t take it any longer. This girl, whose comings are goings were usually like clockwork, was nowhere to be seen. And her boyfriend hadn’t been around either.

In my mind, they had gotten into an argument, he shoved her when she tried to keep him from storming out, she lost her balance, fell and hit her head on the corner of the coffee table. She was knocked unconscious, he panicked and thought she was dead, so he chopped her into pieces and put her remains in the back of her car.

Or something like that.

(I may watch too much crime scene TV.)

So I felt I had no other choice but to call the police. They sent three squad cars over like immediately. They saw the car, thought it looked suspicious, then started questioning the other neighbors. The guy who lives next door to her told the police she was in Philadelphia for the week.

Yeah. Right. Philadelphia.

Like people go there in March when it’s 10 degrees outside and snowing sideways.

The police BOUGHT THE GUY’S STORY.

So what have we learned from all of this?

I’m a light sleeper. The police are easily fooled. Her other neighbor is the murderer, not the boyfriend. I have WAY too much time on my hands.

P.S. It’s a week later and the girl FINALLY showed up, unharmed and very much alive. Turns out she WAS in Philadelphia after all. Go figure. The red stuff? I never found out what it was. I was too embarrassed to ask. And I'm pretty sure she already thinks I'm a lunatic. And I must say I agree with her. I mean, what normal person sniffs the trunks of cars for a dead body smell?

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illustration by Charles Marsh

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by Terry Denton

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Rosa

The Kimbell hosts the first major U.S. exhibition devoted to the work of Salvator Rosa, a bold personality of 17th-century Italy.

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Galleries

CUERPO — THE ART OF THE BODY, MARCH 26 » A “One Night Only Exhibit” at the Rose Marine Theater Art Gallery featuring tattoo artists, henna, body modification and body painting. Be painted, paint someone, or simply be a spectator at this spectacularly glamorous and decadent event. Concludes with a sneak peek musical performance from Artes de la Rosa’s Kiss of the Spiderwoman Tickets: $15 general, $10 students and seniors. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., 817.624.8333, rosemarinetheater.com.

Museums

IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU, MARCH 6-MAY 1 » A new traveling exhibition that explores the physical, psychological and social elements in your life that make you tick. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum.org, 817.255.9300.

OMNI THEATER: UNDER THE SEA , THROUGH APRIL 26 » An underwater look at the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo-Pacific areas and the impact of global warming on the oceans. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum.org/calendar, 817.255.9300.

SALVATOR ROSA: BANDITS, WILDERNESS, AND MAGIC, THROUGH MARCH 27 » The first major U.S. exhibition devoted to the work of Salvator Rosa (1615–1673), one of the boldest artists and personalities of 17th-century Italy, will display 36 of his best paintings, on loan from museums and private collections in Europe and North America. Kimbell Art Museum, kimbellart.org, 817.332.8451.

ED RUSCHA: ROAD TESTED, THROUGH APRIL 17 » Since Ruscha’s first road trip from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles in 1956, the artist has continued to engage the images he has encountered along the roads of the western United States. Approximately 75 works span the artist’s entire career, tracking images inspired by his admitted love of driving. Modern Art Museum, themodern.org, 817.738.9215.

THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL: NATURE AND THE AMERICAN VISION, THROUGH JUNE 19 » Beginning in the 1820s, the American landscape became a significant theme for artists who traveled up the Hudson River from New York City to sketch the rugged mountains and tranquil valleys along its banks. The exhibition features 45 landscapes from The New York Historical Society. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, cartermuseum.org, 817.738.1933.

MAGNOLIA AT THE MODERN, MARCH 4-6 » The Illusionist details

the story of a dying breed of stage entertainer forced to compete with emerging rock stars. A young fan changes his life forever. PG. 80 minutes. French with English subtitles. March 4, 6 and 8 p.m.; March 5, 5 p.m.; March 6, noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $8.50, $6.50 for Modern members. Modern Art Museum, themodern.org, 817.738.9215.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MODERN, MARCH 4 » The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails from 5 to 8 p.m. This month: Tom Reynolds Trio. Special cocktail: Twister. Modern Art Museum, themodern.org, 817.738.9215.

THOMAS MORAN PAINTING, THROUGH MAY 31 » Some of the most memorable and influential paintings of the American West were created by Thomas Moran (1837-1926). His work celebrating the Grand Canyon is a composite image of landscape elements, rather than a literal representation. Sid Richardson Museum, sidrichardsonmuseum.org, 817.332.6554.

SECOND SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, MARCH 12 » 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. 2 p.m. Live Performance by Roberta Atkins highlights the career of cowboy artist, Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Sid Richardson Museum, sidrichardsonmuseum.org, 817.332.6554.

FOURTH SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, MARCH 26 » 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. Sid Richardson Museum, sidrichardsonmuseum.org, 817.332.6554.

Music

COWBOY MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN, EVERY SUNDAY » Cowboy ballads, yodeling and western swing. Cowtown Opry mentors adults and youth to become performers and historians of Texas heritage music deriving from the cattle ranching culture. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange building, 131 E. Exchange Ave., cowtownopry. org, 817.521.4969.

DAVE MILLSAP WITH JOEY CORPENING, MARCH 4 » Fort Worth blues guitarist Dave Millsap returns to McDavid Studio for another night of blues-rock sizzlers. 8 p.m. $19.80. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. $20. Bass Performance Hall. 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA , MARCH 5-6 » Ellis Island

celebrates the American dream, using actors, projected historical images from the Ellis Island archives, and music to recreate the American immigrant experience. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets vary by season. Lowest: $10-$79. American Airlines Symphonic Series. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, fwsymphony. org, 817.665.6000.

BILL MORING, MARCH 8 » This versatile bassist has proven himself equally adept at anchoring the big bands of legends Count Basie and Woody Herman, jammin’ jazz/funk and beyond with the Dave Stryker/Steve Slagle quartet or stretching harmonic and rhythmic boundaries with John Hart and Chris Potter. University of North Texas Jazz Artist Series. 8 p.m. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. $20. Bass Performance Hall, 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

CHERISH THE LADIES, MARCH 1113 » With their spectacular blend of beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture. StarTelegram Pops Series. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets Vary by season. Lowest: $27-$79. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, fwsymphony.org, 817.665.6000.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF FORT WORTH, MARCH 12 » Russian pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine. Auditorium, The Modern Art Museum, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth. Free parking. Tickets: $10 - $28, Call: 817.886.0411, chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com.

THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE, MARCH 19 » Complete with a dazzling new light show, full quadraphonic sound and six musicians singing all of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits, including Wish You Were Here, Time and Another Brick in the Wall $38.50-$55. 8 p.m. Bass Performance Hall, 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

JAMES SPAULDING, MARCH 22 » Acclaimed jazz alto saxophonist James Spaudling has worked with dozens of top-tier jazz artists. $20 ($5 for students with ID). 8 p.m. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. $20. Bass Performance Hall. 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

JOHN HAMMOND, MARCH 25 » Over a three-decade career, Hammond has toured and recorded with the likes of Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Robbie Robertson, Duane Allman, Dr. John and Charlie Musselwhite. $27.50. 8 p.m. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. $20. Bass Performance Hall, 1.877.212.4280, basshall. com.

TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 5, MARCH 25-27 » When the Orchestra

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra The Celtic group Cherish the Ladies offers a spectacular blend of beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. March 11-13. Photo: Larry Shirkey

performed Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony at Carnegie Hall in 2008, the New York Times hailed it as “first rate an assured, rich-hued and impassioned account.” 7:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets Vary by season. Lowest: $10-$79. American Airlines Symphonic Series. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, fwsymphony.org, 817.665.6000.

Verizon TheaTre » Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, 972.854.5111.

SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO’S HEALTHY HEROES, MarCh 3-6 » Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance. March 3, 7 p.m.; March 4, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; March 5, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; March 6, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $12-$35.

CL aY aiKen, MarCh 8 » Clay Aiken performs lushly arranged classics from his fifth studio album Tried and True 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$69.50.

ThirD DaY, MarCh 19 » Multiplatinum-selling rock band Third Day has played to millions of fans in numerous sold-out arenas around the world. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$35.

JUaneS, MarCh 26 » The Los Angeles Times naming Juanes “the single most important figure of the decade in Latin music.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.50$79.50.

BiLLY BoB’S Texa S » Fort Worth Stockyards, 817.624.7117.

MarCh 4 » Whiskey Myers

MarCh 5 » Randy Travis

MarCh 11 » Stoney LaRue

MarCh 12 » Kevin Fowler

MarCh 18 » Josh Weathers

MarCh 19 » Josh Turner

MarCh 25 » Wade Bowen

MarCh 26 » REO Speedwagon GrapeVine oprY » gvopry.com, 817.481.8733.

MarCh 5 » Lone Star State Of Mind: A musical take on being a Texan.

MarCh 12 » Country Music Showcase

MarCh 19 » New Music Saturday: A songwriters spotlight

MarCh 26 » Legends: Buckaroo: Featuring the classic country and rockabilly music of Buck Owens

Ma STerworKS ConCer T SerieS » Northeast Tarrant County, artscouncilnortheast.org, 817.329.5566.

neeDFire , MarCh 3 » Celtic concert. 6:30 p.m. Watauga Public Library, 7109 Whitley Road, Watauga.

The K iLLDareS, MarCh 14 » Celtic Concert. 7 p.m. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless.

BLU prinT, MarCh 23 » R B/Classic Rock/Jazz. 7 p.m. Keller Town Hall Patio, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller.

48th a nnual Dolly Johnson a ntique & a rt Show Billed as the “oldest antique show in the American West,” March 11: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 12: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Will Rogers Memorial

DaViD C arr Jr ., MarCh 24 » Jazz/ Sax Concert. 7 p.m. Austin Street Plaza, Austin and Oak streets, Roanoke.

Stage and Theater

MY SON PINOCCHIO, ThroUGh

MarCh 6 » Follow Pinocchio’s jour-

ney from an awkward, wooden puppet to a real, live boy in this heartwarming fairytale. Children’s Theatre at Casa Mañana Theater, 817.332.2272.

PRINCE CASPIAN, ThroUGh

MarCh 12 » C.S. Lewis’s timeless fantasy comes to life once again when the Pevensie siblings are transported back to the world of Narnia. Artisan

Center Theater, Belaire Plaza, 420 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. 817.284.1200. ArtisanCT.com.

PHANTOM, MarCh 18-apriL 23 >> Tony award winning authors of Titanic and Grand Hotel, Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit have transformed Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera into a sensation that enraptures audiences

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and critics. Artisan Center Theater, Belaire Plaza, 420 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. 817.284.1200. ArtisanCT.com.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. THROUGH MARCH 13 » This “tale as old as time” comes to life on stage in a musically, magical way as Belle tries to tame a beast and teach him the ways of love. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington. 817.275.7661, theatrearlington.org.

BOEING BOEING, THROUGH APRIL 2 » Circle Theatre’s 30th season opens with a supersonic comedy. Bernard, a successful architect living in Paris, has been deftly juggling the timetables of three fiancées who are all flight attendants. Everything works like clockwork until a friend stops over and schedules change. (Adult Content.) Tickets: $20$305. Circle Theatre, 817.877.3040.

IT IS SO, IF YOU THINK SO, MARCH 10-APRIL 3 » An adaption of Luigi Pirandello’s short story, Signora Frola and Signor Ponza, Her Son-in-Law, published in 1915. Pantagleize Theatre, 1400 Henderson St., Bldg. 3. Tickets: $15. 817.472.0032, pantatheatre.org.

SPENCERS THEATRE OF ILLUSION, MARCH 7 » Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Family Series at the Bass continues with this kid-friendly magic and illusions show. 6:30 p.m. $33. Bass Performance Hall. 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY, MARCH 9-13 » Join Dixie Longate,

the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, as she travels the country throwing good ol’ fashion Tupperware Parties. $22$38.50. March 9-10, 7:30 p.m.; March 11, 8 p.m.; March 12, 5 p.m., 9 p.m.; March 13, 2 p.m. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. $20. Bass Performance Hall. 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

TALKING PICTURES, MARCH

10-APRIL 3 » It is 1929 in Harrison, Texas, and everything is about to change. Stage West is staging the play by Horton Foote to represent Tarrant County in a regional two month-long celebration of the late and legendary Texas playwright who died in 2009. For more on the Festival, visit footefestival.com. Tickets: $15 preview (first two shows); $26-$30 (discounts available). Stage West, 821 W. Vickery, stagewest.org, 817.784.9378.

ANIMALS OUT OF PAPER, MARCH 11-27 » Regional Premiere. When a world-renowned origami artist opens her studio to a teenage prodigy and his schoolteacher, she finds that life and love can’t be neatly arranged in this drama about finding the perfect fold. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, Sanders Theater, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Amphibian Stage Productions, 817.923.3012, amphibianproductions. org.

HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT, MARCH 17 » $33-$55. 7:30 p.m. Bass Performance Hall, 1.877.212.4280, basshall.com.

AACTFEST 11, MARCH 17-19 » An opportunity for theatre-lovers to see as many as 10 plays or musicals, condensed to one hour each, in a threeday time span. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 17 and 18; 2 p.m. March 19. Two productions per block. Tickets: All performances: $60; per block, $15. Scott Theatre, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. Information: 817.731.2238, tnt@texastheatres.org.

OPAL’S HUSBAND, MARCH 18-APRIL 3 » Opal tries to round up a husband for her friend Rosie. Tickets: $10-$12. Theatre Off The Square, 114 N. Denton Road, Weatherford. 817.341.8687, weatherfordtots.org.

SEUSSICAL , MARCH 21 » The Cat in the Hat doing what he does best: Romping through all of the Dr. Seuss classics! $33, 6:30 p.m., Bass Performance Hall, 1.877.212.4280, basshall. com.

A CHORUS LINE, MARCH 29-APRIL 3 » This singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. $33-$71.50, Bass Performance Hall, 1.877.212.4280, basshall. com.

OKLAHOMA!, MARCH 30-APRIL 3 »

The hit musical premiered in 1943 and has been enchanting audiences ever since. Theatre TCU. March 30-April 1, 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; April 3, 2:30 p.m. Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St. Theatre TCU box office: 817.257.8080.

KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN: THE MUSICAL , MARCH 31-APRIL 3 » An

intricate and powerful portrayal of two men forced to share a cell in a Latin American prison. Mature Audiences. Tickets: $15, $10 students and seniors. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., 817.624.8333, rosemarinetheater.com.

COMEDY

FOUR DAY WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ONGOING » This popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater, 817.226.4329.

HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING » Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, 817.877.5233.

SPORTS

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY » 817.257.FROG.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

MARCH 2 » Air Force, DanielMeyer Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

MEN’S BASEBALL

MARCH 3 » Dallas Baptist, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 8 » UT Arlington, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 11 » Houston Baptist, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 12 » Houston Baptist, 2 p.m.

MARCH 13 » Houston Baptist, 1 p.m.

MARCH 15 » at UT Arlington, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 22 » Texas State, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 25 » Houston, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 26 » Houston, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 27 » Houston, 1 p.m.

MARCH 29 » Stephen F. Austin, 6:30 p.m.

MEN’S TENNIS

MARCH 17 » Columbia, 2 p.m.

MARCH 18 » New Mexico State, 6 p.m.

MARCH 28 » San Diego State, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

MARCH 5 » Oklahoma, 12 p.m.

MARCH 7 » Wake Forest, 2 p.m.

MARCH 9 » Lamar, 2 p.m.

MARCH 12 » Miami, 12 p.m.

MARCH 17 » Kentucky, 2 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON » UTAMAVS.COM

BASEBALL

MARCH 1 » Oklahoma, 3 p.m.

MARCH 6 » Wichita State, 1 p.m.

MARCH 8 » at TCU, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 15 » TCU, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 16 » Louisiana Tech, 6:30 p.m.

Untitled, Thomas Moran, on loan to the Sid Richardson Museum from the Grand Canyon National Park Museum Collection.

MARCH 18 » UTSA, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 19 » UTSA, 2 p.m.

MARCH 20 » UTSA, 1 p.m.

MARCH 25 » Northwestern State, 6:30 p.m.

MARCH 26 » Northwestern, 2 p.m.

MARCH 27 » Northwestern, 1 p.m.

MARCH 29 » Texas A&M, 6:30 p.m. SOFTBALL

MARCH 1 » Texas State, 4 p.m., 6 p.m.

MARCH 2 » Texas State, 2 p.m.

MARCH 26 » Nicholls State, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

MARCH 27 » Nicholls State, 12 p.m.

MEN’S TENNIS

MARCH 6 » UTSA, 11 a.m.

MARCH 8 » Xavier, 2 p.m.

MARCH 9 » Southern Miss, 2 p.m.

MARCH 18 » Columbia, 2 p.m.

MARCH 21 » New Mexico State, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

MARCH 8 » Xavier, 11 a.m.

MARCH 12 » Mcneese State, 11 a.m.

MARCH 13 » Lamar, 10 a.m.

MARCH 23 » TCU, 3 p.m.

MARCH 26 » Texas State, 11 a.m.

MARCH 27 » UTSA, 11 a.m.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

TEXAS HISTORY PRESENTATION,

MARCH 2 » Free presentation of Texas history regarding the siege and fall of the Alamo on the porch of the Cowtown Coliseum. 4 p.m. Cowtown Opry, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 140, cowtownopry.org, 817.233.5068.

FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, MARCH 6 » Mad Hot Ballroom follows a group of 11-year-olds from some of the toughest and most diverse neighborhoods in New York City as they go through a 10-week course in ballroom dancing. Documentary, rated PG, 105 minutes. Tandy Lecture Hall, Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St. Parking on the streets and in the garages is free on

the weekends. 817.871.READ (7323). VDAY FIESTA, MARCH 11-12 » Artes de la Rosa joins with VDAY Fort Worth (vdayfortworth.com) and women’s organizations from across the country to stop violence against women. Workshops, free. Vagina Monologues performances (Rated PG 13), 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 general, $10 students and seniors. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St.. 817.624.8333, rosemarinetheater.com.

48TH ANNUAL DOLLY JOHNSON ANTIQUE & ART SHOW, MARCH 11-12 » Billed as the “oldest antique show in the American West,” the show this year is themed around the 175th anniversary of Texas’ independence with a special exhibit: Shine On! Antiques with Stars — Lone Star to Lucite. 75 exhibitors. Will Rogers Memorial Center. Admission: $7 for adults, free for children. dollyjohnsonAntiqueAndArtShow.com.

THIRD THURSDAY JAZZ FILM SERIES, MARCH 17 » Round Midnight

The story of a talented but struggling black musician who finds temporary redemption in Paris. Rated R. Tandy Lecture Hall, Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St. Parking on the streets and in the garages is free on the weekends. 817.871.READ (7323).

ODAI JIAN XLP 5K, MARCH 27 » Benefiting XLP research by Dr. Kim Nichols, The Research Institute, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the few researchers focusing on XLP worldwide. $30. Registration: 9 a.m.; Race/walk, 10 a.m. River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. xlp5k.org.

CHOCOLATEFEST GRAPEVINE, MARCH 11-12 > Benefitting Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth. Friday, 7-10 p.m. An Evening of Chocolate and Wine. Tickets online only and attendance is limited. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. A Day of Chocolate and Art. Palace Arts Center on Main Street in historic downtown Grapevine. Tickets online or at the door. Tickets: tinyurl. com/2011Chocolate.

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On the Rocks

When you say that someone has hit “rock bottom” or that they are a “bottomdweller,” it is never meant as a compliment. But, the new Rock Bottom Bar and Grill on the Bluebonnet Circle proudly claims to be “where it all ends.”

When entering Rock Bottom Bar and Grill, you are greeted by two lush palm trees at the front door. They might inspire you to consider a seat in the inviting patio. And, weather permitting, the patio is a great choice. The atmosphere is friendly and casual, and the interior will seem familiar if you were a patron of the former Ocean Rock that used to occupy the same site.

The menu, however, has veered on a decidedly Southwestern bent. Oh, you can still find plenty of fish on the menu, from a lovely grilled salmon to southern fried catfish. But you now have options like fajita or Baja fish tacos, chicken-fried steak or chicken, and many new burgers, wraps and salads. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. You will find a lot of variety and something for every taste.

We visited on a busy Friday night when the pub crawlers were just beginning to crawl. The dining room is divided about evenly between dining room seating and the bar area. The sports bar feeling is reinforced with four flat screens streaming multiple games, neon beer signs and a healthy dose of TCU flare. Our friendly and informative waiter confessed that the bar crowd picks up so much around 11 p.m. that he actually changes into running shoes around that time to keep up with the pace.

In order to try a few appetizer options, we went with the Rock Bottom

Sampler ($10.99). It came with a bowl of smooth and very spicy Queso Dip with tri-colored tortilla chips, which were crunchy and fresh tasting. The Spartichoke Dip boasted real chunks of artichoke hearts and a spicy blend of creamy, white cheese sauce. It also came with a few hot and crusty cheese sticks and a sample of onion rings, which are hand breaded in beer batter. They were light and crispy with a hint of sweet onion flavor.

For the main course I tried the Shrimp Scampi Special ($11.99). It consisted of eight large marinated and grilled shrimp atop fettuccini pasta with grilled asparagus spears and red peppers on the side. The pasta was tossed in a light lemon butter sauce, and the shrimp were salty and well seasoned and cooked just right. It was a large portion of pasta, but I would have preferred a few more vegetables in the sauce.

My husband wanted breakfast for dinner and ordered the Huevos Rancheros ($7.99). This classic Tex-Mex favorite was wonderful with two fried eggs on a fresh white corn tortilla and covered in homemade salsa. On the side was a pile of thick cubes of roasted and seasoned fresh

Located at: 3468 Bluebonnet Circle

Open: Mon.-Tue. 11 a.m.-midnight, Wed.Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-midnight

For reservations call: 817.923.7625, rockbottombarandgrill.com $

cut potatoes and mashed black beans, which matched the consistency of refried beans. While it might be hard to actually mess up Huevos Rancheros (I’ve seen it done), it is also difficult to get it just right. Rock Bottom did.

There are five different dessert cakes to choose from: Red Velvet, Key Lime, Hot Fudge Chocolate, Strawberry Cheesecake, or Lemon Sponge Cake. You could opt to try just one ($2.99) or a Cake Flight with your choice of three ($7.99). We tried the sampler. They are all palm-sized cakes, most with a thick whipped cream topping.

The ceilings sport torn-away wooden planks, and the floors are a brown-stained concrete. Along with the neon and plasma televisions, you will notice warm wood accents throughout, stainless steel tabletops, and black ladder back chairs. The restaurant has a fun and lively atmosphere, and no one seemed in a rush to get somewhere else.

I guess when you’ve hit rock bottom, you might as well get comfortable and plan to stay for a while.

We Stand on Our Reputation

In order to create our 11th annual Best Of listing, we need your help to comb the area and find the best cuisine, most luxurious spas and finest boutiques. After treating yourself to Tarrant County’s finest, cast your vote through April 8. The June issue will reveal our reader’s choices.

on dining and wining at local mainstays » by courtney dabney

The Last Dive Standing

Nestled in the middle of the new West 7th development, you will find one last holdout in Fred’s Texas Cafe. It serves as a reminder of what once was, and preserves the kind of burger joint that has been so beloved by generations of Fort Worth natives

Like Angelo’s or Joe T’s, Fred’s is a hometown favorite where billionaires dine side by side with construction workers, and both feel equally welcome. Although the prices of the burgers have risen commensurate with its posh new surroundings, they are still worth their weight in gold. The nightlife at Fred’s has picked up as well, with live bands playing Tuesday-Sunday in the outdoor courtyard area, which is tented during cooler months.

Located at: 915 Currie

For reservations call: 817.332.0083

Open: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-Midnight; Sun. 10:30-9 p.m.; closed Mon. fredstexascafe.com $

Three restaurants have stood on this location since the 1940’s. You can still savor that classic diner ambience in the main building. The original metallic gold vinyl booths and stools show their age with years of wear and tear. Some minor repairs have been made with — what else — duct tape.

On a recent visit, I chose a seat at the stainless steel bar and made friends quickly with two regulars still enjoying their mugs of beer. While we were glancing at the menu and enjoying the vintage honky-tonk music, they drew us into their conversation and entertained us with a mixture of tall-tales and fishing stories. (At least I hope those were tall-tales!)

We began with an order of Fred’s Nachos, which like the famous Rib Eye Steak with Enchiladas, are not found on the menu, but always available and offered on the blackboard. The large order was topped with chipotle spiced ground beef, onion, tomato salsa and a mound of fresh guacamole. This was all layered on a bed of fresh fried corn tortilla chips and dusted liberally with fresh, rough chopped cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream. Tex-Mex at its best.

If you are vegetarian, there are several portabella options to feed your cravings. But, since I am decidedly carnivorous, I tried one of the spe-

cialty burgers topped with grilled onions, bacon, portabella mushrooms and melting Swiss cheese ($13.25). The burger is accompanied by handcut fries, which boasted a sweet flavor and crusty skin-on simplicity. My newfound friends encouraged, “You ought to try some Chicken Sauce on those fries.” They were referring to the bottle of Sri Racha sauce, also known as Rooster Sauce, which is that spicy Thai chili condiment adorned with an angry looking rooster on the front of the bottle.

The portabella mushrooms and onions were smoky and added a great deal of flavor to the already perfect burger. My dining companion, who fancies himself to be somewhat of a burger-connoisseur, noted that, “Anytime the bun is thicker than what’s inside, it’s a problem. This is just right.” Actually the only thing I had a problem with, besides finishing my meal, was wiping my hands and mouth afterwards. I know it is hard to improve on a classic, but I think thicker napkins would be a luxurious touch. I have to critique something, after all.

Originally opened in 1978 by J.D. and Gari Chandler and named after their faithful, long deceased dog Fred, the place is now run by their son, Terry Chandler. In some ways it is like a time capsule that has been neatly preserved for future generations to experience. I can only think of a couple of other burgers in town that are even equivalent. Fred’s sums up everything good about living in Texas, with friendly service that makes you feel like one of the family. One visit and you may become a regular yourself.

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B l A C k F i n n r e s t A u r A n t & sAloon » 4001 Bagpiper Way Ste 101 817 468 3332 When you come to BlackFinn, prepare to eat great food in a fun environment 11am-2am daily $ - $$ L D ✹ T

BJ’s restAurAnt And Brewhouse » 201 Interstate 20 E , 817 465 5225 What star ted as a Chicago-style pizzeria in California is now a national chain that boasts ever ything on the menu tastes better with a BJ’s beer 11am - midnight Sun -Thu ; 11am-1am Fri -Sat $ - $$ L D

CheF Point CAFe » 5901 Watauga Rd , Watauga, 817 656 0080 Eat gourmet in a gas station! 11am-9pm Mon -Thur ; 11am10pm Fri ; 7am-10pm Sat ; 10am-8pm Sun Breakfast Saturdays $ - $$ L D

dAve & Busters » 425 Cur tis Mathes Way, 817 525 2501 Dave & Buster's is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and fun house because it ser ves a variet y of classic bar and grill food, along with with many video games 11am-midnight Sun -Thu ; 11am1am Fri -Sat $$ L D ✹

g A r de n Cot tAge te A ro o M » 5505 Davis Blvd , 817 656 9780 Escape to The Garden Cottage Tea Room inside Golightly’s Galler y in Nor th Richland Hills 10am-6pm Mon -Sat ; 1pm-5pm Sun $ L (

h o u l i h A n ’ s » 4 01 E 1-2 0 H w y , 817 375 3863 Look no fur ther for your favorite American dishes as well as Asianand Italian-inspired entrees The food here is made fresh and from scratch 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon -Sat ; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun $$ - $$$ L D (✹ T

h u M P e r d i n k ' s r e s t A u r A n t And Brewery » 70 0 Six Flags Drive, 817 640 8553 Visit Humperdink's af ter a fun-filled day at Six Flags or to watch a big game 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon -Sat ; 11am-2am Sun -Sat $$ L D (✹

MAC’s BAr & grill » 6077 W I-20, 817 572 0541 The cuisine in this Chicagostyle restaurant ranges from Southwestern to Cajun to American grill 11am-midnight Fri & Sat ; 10am-10pm Sun $$ L D ( MArket street » 5605 Colleyville Blvd , 817 577 5020 Good meals to eat in or take home 6am-10pm daily $ B L D (✹ no Frill s grill » 4914 Lit tle Rd , 817 478 1766 Other locations: 801 S Main St #109, Keller, 817 741 6344; 2851 Matlock Rd , Ste 422, Mansfield, 817 473 6699 Along with its doppelganger on Eastchase Parkway, No Frills Grill offers large por tions at low prices 11am-2am daily $ L D(✹

olenJACk’s grille » 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste 100 , 817 226 2600 Chef Brian Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there’s something for ever yone 11am-10pm Mon -Thu ; 11am-11pm Fri -Sat ; 11am-9pm Sun $ - $$$ B L D (✹

rose gArden teArooM » 3708 W Pioneer Pk w y , 817 795 3093 The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavorful rose tea and scr umptious bakeries 11:30am-3:30pm Mon -Sat ; 12pm-3:30pm Sun $ L ( the sAnFord house » 506 N Center St , 817 861 2129 The comfor table Vic torian-style inn just nor th of downtown offers exquisite dining Break fast Hours 8am9:30am Mon -Sat ; 8am-11am Sun Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue -Sat Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm Fri -Sat $ - $$ B L D (✹ T

southern reCiPes grill » 2715 N Collins St , 817 469 9878 A restaurant that of fers up great atmosphere and a choice of chicken, seafood or steak 11am-9pm Mon -Sat $ - $$ L D( ✹

ventAnA grille » 7005 Golf Club Dr , 817 548 5047 Located inside the clubhouse at Tierre Verde Golf Club Ser ves all meals, but a great pick for an evening out!

6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am-10pm Fri & Sat $ - $$ B L D ( ✹ Fort worth

BlueBonnet CAFÉ » 2223 Haltom Rd , Haltom City, 817 834 4988 The only thing better than the breakfast and not much is is the pot roast 6:30am-2:30pm MonSat $ B L

B r o w n s t o n e » 8 4 0 C u r r i e S t , 817 332 1555 This West 7th gem of fers

Sout her n - ins pire d c uisine 5p m -10 p m Tue , Wed , Sun ; 5pm-11pm Thu ; 5pmmidnight Fri -Sat ; Lunch 11am-2:30 pm Fri and Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm Sun $$ B L ✹

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» 3015 S University Dr , 817 386 9601 This per fec t college hangout of fers ice cold beer, pizza, wings and sub sandwiches 11 am-11 pm Sun -Sat $$ L D

B u t t o n s » 4 7 0 1 W F r e e w a y, 817 735 4900 For t Wor th featuring Keith Hicks’ signature upsc ale souther n- chic c uisine paire d wit h old s c hool music and a vibrant atmosphere Lunch Hours

11:30am-2:30pm Mon -Fri ; Dinner Hours 5pm-10pm Sun -Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri & Sat ; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun $$$ L D (

ChArleston’s » 3020 S Hulen St , 817 735 890 0 You can get as casual as coaching shor t s, though we’d sugges t one think bet ter of it 11am-10pm MonThu ; 11am-11pm Fri -Sat ; 11am-9pm Sun

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Cow town diner » 3 0 5 Main St , 817 332 9555 Hear t y and familiar food, and no one ever leaves hungr y unless it is by choice 7 am-9pm, Sun -Tues ; 7 am-10pm Wed -Thu ; 7am-2am, Fri -Sat $$ - $$$ B L D (

Curly’s CustArd » 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd , 817 763 870 0 Cool down with a fresh frozen custard or tr y a milkshake 35 flavors to choose from! 11am-10pm SunThu ; 11am-11pm Fri -Sat $ L D ✹

dixie house CAFe » 3701 E Belknap St , 817 222 0883 Other locations: 6200 E Lancaster, 817 451 6180; 5401 S Hulen St , 817 361 8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd , 817 625 4115, Dinner Friday Nights This family-operated restaurant is known for its chicken-fried steak and homemade rolls 6:30am-2pm Mon -Thu & Sat ; 6:30am8:30pm Fri $ B L (

drew ’s Pl ACe » 5701 Cur zon Ave , 817 735 4408 A westside favorite for good home cooking E xcellent ser vice and a friendly atmosphere 10:30am-7pm TueThur ; 10:30am- 8pm Fri ; 10:30am- 6pm Sat Closed Sun -Mon $ - $$ L D (

ellerBe’s Fine Foods » 1501 W Magnolia Ave , For t Wor th, 817 926 3663 Seasonal menu concentrating on a farmto-table concept in a conver ted 1920s gas station Closed Sun -Mon ; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues -Thu ; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm, Fri ; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat $$ - $$$ L D (

Fred’s tex As CAFe » 915 Currie St , 817 332 0083 This great music venue features innovative food combinations, from hamburgers to green chili pork roast with sweet potatoes and sourdough battered chicken-fried steak and grav y 10:30ammidnight Tue -Sat ; 10:30am-9pm Sun Closed Mon $$ L D ✹

gAllery Art CAFe » 609 S Jennings Ave , 817 335 4646 The menu features American/Southwestern favorites, and the food is wor th coming back for 7am-3pm Mon -Fri; 10am-2pm Sat & Sun ; 5pm10pm Thur & Sun ; 5pm-11pm Fri & Sat $ B L D

luCile’s stAteside Bistro » 470 0 Camp Bowie Blvd , 817 738 4761 Where do we star t with tableside bananas foster for an entrée or fried green tomatoes with an incredible lobster bisque for desser t? 11:30am-10pm Mon -Thu ; 11:30am-11pm Fri ; 9am-11pm Sat ; 9am-10pm Sun $$ L D ( ✹

lunCh Box » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd , 817 738 2181 This westside lunch hot spot ser ves fabulous soups, salads and more 11am-3pm Mon -Fri ; 11am-2:30pm Sat $ L

MAssey’s » 1805 8th Ave , 817 921 5582 Open since 1947, this place is an institution, built largely on its reputation for chicken-fried steak 11am-9pm Mon -Fri ; 11am-8pm Sat ; 11am-3pm Sun $ L D

MontgoMery street CAFÉ » 2000 Montgomer y St , 817 731 8033 This is nofrills cooking at its finest From omelets to chicken-fried steak, the menu includes fabulous Souther n favorites 6am-2pm Mon -Fri ; 7am-noon Sat $ B L( old neighBorhood grill » 1633 Park Place Ave , 817 923 2282 Ever yone knows ever yone ’ s name in this appropriately named grill 7am-9pm Mon -Sat $ B L D ✹

ol’ south PAnCAke house » 1509 S University Dr , 817 336 0311 This place is hopping 24 hours a day, so if you get a craving in the middle of the night for German pancakes, slip on your fuzzy house shoes and join the par ty Open 24 hours $ B L D (

PAris CoFFee shoP » 700 W Magnolia, 817 335 2041 This For t Wor th institution has been ser ving up homemade breakfasts and lunches since 1930 6am-2:30pm Mon -Fri ; Break fast Only 6am-11am Sat $ B L (

PArk hill CAFe » 2974 Park Hill Dr , 817 921 5660 With a weekend menu that changes on a weekly basis, you can’t go wrong at this quaint cafe Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon -Sat ; Dinner Hours 6pm9p m; Sunday Br unc h 10 am -1p m Sun $ - $$ L D

PoP’s sAFAri rooM » 2929 Mor ton St , 817 877 0916 You’ll find just about any wine and a good cigar, but don’t forget the fine food in one of the two smoke-free dining rooms 9am-10:30pm Mon ; 9am-11pm Tue -Thur ; 9am-midnight Fri & Sat ; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm9pm $$ - $$$ L D ( ✹

rise & shine » 3636 Altamesa Blvd , 817 423 3555 Break fas t ser ved all day, featuring 54 varieties of omelets and other goodies The lunch menu is pret t y tast y, too 6am-2pm daily $ B L (

seCret gArden teArooM » 2601 Montgomer y St , 817 763 9787 Indeed a secret garden, the tearoom is nestled among 40 separate “shops” inside the Montgomer y Street Antique Mall, which of fers a unique casual dining experience 11am -3p m Mo n - Fr i ; 11am - 4 p m Sat ; noon-4pm Sun $ L ( s n o o k i e ’ s » 2 75 5 S H u l e n S t , 817 207 0788 The menu at first seems typ- ical of casual American cuisine until you hit Ostrich burger 11am-2am daily $ L D ✹ texAs grill » 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd 817 377 0270 This casual Western-st yle restaurant is a real steal, with the most expensive entrée less than $7 11am-9pm daily $ L D ( ✹ the rose gArden teA rooM » 7200 C amp Bowie Blvd , 817 731 7673 The Rose Garden Tearoom is known for its flavor ful rose tea and scrumptious bakeries 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat ; 12pm-3:30pm Sun $ L (

vidAliA’s At the worthington » 20 0 Main St , 817 210 2222 With dishes r anging from fried green tomatoes to smothered pork chops, the cuisine at Vidalia’s is unequivocally Southern 6am-10pm Sun -Thur ; 6am-10:30pm Fri & Sat ; 10am2pm Sun $$ B L D T ( westside CAFÉ » 7950 W Camp Bowie Blvd 817 560 1996 Enjoy Southern cooking s er ve d wit h Sout her n hos pit alit y 6am-10pm daily $ B L D

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M ArCus » 210 0 Gre e n Oak s Blvd , 817 989 4650 A delight ful dining advent ure for lunc h wit h excelle nt s er vice 11am-3pm Mon -Sat $$ L ( keller/lAke Country

Cit y h All r es tAur A nt At A r thouse » 201 Town Center, 817 741 2433 A sophisticated and fresh take on American cuisine, working in conjunc tion with the Keller Farmers Market to provide fresh and quality food Closed Mon ; 11:30am10 p m, Tue s -T hu ; 11:3

nig ht, Fri -Sat ; 11:30am-10pm, Sun $-$$ L D ( hArBor one » 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. The view from this restaurant is one of the best in the county. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun.

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4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ L D classic cafe » 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. This cozy house comforts guests as they enjoy some truly fine casual dining. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ L D ( ✹ DOVe cReeK cafÉ » 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. If you’re looking for soul food/Southern cooking, the Dove Creek Café serves up a healthy helping, along with a friendly waitstaff and fellow patrons. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ B L D

PRaiRie HOuse RestauRant » 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. Open since 1999, this eclectic and authentic Texas-style eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, killer baby back ribs, barbecue and other delicious options. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( sOutHlaKe caf É e XPR ess » 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. Zagat’s called these numerous Texas cafés “The Mercedes-Benz of fast food eateries” because of their sophisticated setting and fresh food belie their self-serve nature. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 7am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ B L D ✹

tHe cHeesecaKe factORY » 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. Since 1978, The Cheesecake Factory serves up something for everyone from soups and salads to seafood and pasta dishes. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am11pm Sun. $$ L D ✹

WilDWOOD GRill » 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Southern classics plus Southwestern, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. 11am-11pm daily. $-$$ L D ( X’s & O’s sPORtinG taVeRn » 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. This place is not your typical sporting tavern. Both couples and singles can come for a romantic date or to enjoy the game. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11ammidnight Sun. $ L D ( ✹

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cleaR fORK GRill » 29 Crown Road, 817.441.2300. Clear Fork Grill boasts true Texas cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D (

fiRe OaK GRill » 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. This delicious eatery serves up the best in Southwestern, American and down-home Southern cuisine. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Friday Only; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$-$$$ D ( asian

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GenGHis GRill » 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Customize your own bowl of Asian stir-fry with Genghis Grill's wide variety of meats, spices and sauces. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹

Pei Wei » 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687 L D ✹ Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545 L D Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. 10:30am-9:15pm Sun.-Thur.; 10:30am-10:15pm Fri. & Sat. $

PiR anHa’s KilleR susHi » 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636 L D ( Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 L D (✹ Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.;

11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon10pm Sun. $$

suKHOtHai » 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. A tiny restaurant that serves healthy Thai cuisine. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ L D ( taste O f t H ai » 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up fresh dishes daily. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ L D (

tu DO RestauRant » 2410 E. Arkansas Ln. #356, Arlington, 817.277.8836. Offering an inventive menu, Tu Do serves Vietnamese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 4pm-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 4pm2am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-1am Sun. $ D

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tHai jasmine » 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. This wonderful Thai restaurant has some of the best Pad Thai one could ask for. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹

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asia BOWl & GRill » 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. From Vietnamese and Korean to every possible variety of Chinese cuisine, the offerings on this menu are sure to please any palate. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D

eDOHana HiBacHi susHi » 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002

L D ( Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Hui cHuan susHi, saKe, taPas » 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. This small, yet visually appealing, restaurant is full of surprises. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹

jaPanese Palace » 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. Japanese décor and dark wood paneling transport you to Asia, as the hibachi chefs slice and dice your entrée right before your eyes. 5pm10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ D

m Y lan » 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. This Vietnamese restaurant serves multiple rice dishes with vegetables, meat and seafood, and there are more than 100 items on the menu. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ L D

Pei Wei » 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 L D Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950 L D ✹ Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers the same great mix of Asian cuisine but in a far more casual setting. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

P.f. cHanG’s » 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ( ✹

PHO little saiGOn » 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at low prices is served up in a friendly atmosphere. 10am-9pm Mon.Sat.; Closed Sunday. $ L D

PHO Que HuOnG » multiple locations, phoquehuong.com. You'll find a varied selection of delicious Vietnamese cuisine at incredibly affordable prices. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D

PH u lam » 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. The fare is updated and includes new choices in Vietnamese and Chinese food. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$ L D

PiRanHa’s KilleR susHi » 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. Sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki dishes dominate an incredible menu of Japanese delights. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$ L D T (

sOnnY’s DineR » 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. This Asian Bistro combines the flavors of Vietnam, Korea and Japan to generate a diverse and delectable menu. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 3pm-7pm Happy Hour daily. $ L D ( ✹ susH i a X iO m ja Panese fusi O n RestauRant » 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100 L D ( ✹ Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331 L D ( ✹ Enjoy Japanese flavor combined with American flair in a stylish setting for a great sushi experience. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ susHi YOKO » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. This new sushi restaurant offers their own version of the Ahi tuna tower—the DFW Tower. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹ s Z ec H uan » 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. Other location: 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. This Chinese favorite counts on high-quality food and service to keep patrons coming back for more. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D ( tH ai t ina’s » 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. With a myriad of selections on its eccentric menu, this downtown restaurant lives up to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.” 11am-9pm Mon.Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-8pm Sun. $$ L D

tOKYO cafe » 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. This Camp Bowie hideaway delivers great sushi at reasonable prices. Please come casual. 11am-10pm Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹ GRaPeVine

eDOHana HiBacHi susHi » 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Table-side food preparation is just part of the experience—a fabulous sushi bar includes many delicacies. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ L D ( laVa 10 » 401 E. State Hwy. 114, 817.329.5282. With more than 40 different types of sushi as well as other traditional Asian favorites, Lava 10 is bound to have what you want. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D P.f. cHanG’s » 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. A gorgeous, upscale restaurant found all across America, P.F. Chang’s believes food should be “fresh, contemporary and outstanding.” 11am-11pm daily. $$ L D ( HuRst

sWeet Basil tHai cuisine » 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. This authentic Thai restaurant serves up high-end dishes without the high-end price. Lunch: 11am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am8pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( mansfielD

saKe HiBacHi susHi anD BaR >> 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. Both food and a show as diners may watch the chefs prepare authentic Japanese cuisine. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.;

1pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm, Sun. $-$$ L D

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eDen BistRO » 480 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.0028. This chic little restaurant has one of the tastiest summer rolls in town. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( KOBeYa jaPanese HiBacHi & susHi » 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Delicious food, wonderful service and Hibachi chefs to keep you smiling and amused. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri; 12pm-3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D (

Pei Wei » 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. Their specialty dishes include coconut curries and Mongolian and spicy Korean fare, which you order at the counter. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D susHi sam » 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991. Sushi Sam offers some of the best sushi in Southlake. The rolls are to die for! 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $-$$ L D t H ai c H ili » 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. A Thailand setting with an American twist. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹ barbecue

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DicKeY’s BaRBecue Pit » 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Arlington. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $ L D

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anGelO’s » 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. A big bear right inside the door invites you to big beers on the tables. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ( cOOPeR's OlD time Pit BaR-B -Que » 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. It's all about the meat at Cooper's. Guests can enjoy their barbecue in the large dining area or on the indoor/outdoor patio overlooking the Fort Worth skyline. 11am8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $ L D ✹ cOusin’s Pit BaRBecue » 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511 L D ( Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999 L D (✹ Brisket, ribs, chicken and homemade sausage are the staples, along with cobblers and delicious cakes.11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

DicKeY’s BaRBecue Pit » 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813 L D ✹ Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 L D 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027 L D 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. A Texas tradition since 1941 is now serving great Texas-style barbecue in Fort Worth. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ R ail H ea D sm OK e HO use » 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹

ReD HOt anD Blue » 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 L D 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333 L D Beef may be king here, but Memphis-style barbecue has taken our town by storm. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$

RiscKY’s » 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd.,

celebrating the ninth and final luncheon

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Will Rogers Memorial Center

Benefiting Laura Leonard Hallum Neuroscience Center at Baylor All Saints Medical Center

Featured Speaker: Shirley Cothran Barret, PhD

former Miss America, Author, Professional Speaker

Charlotte Robinson Chair :: Sarah Jarrett Vice Chair

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817.989.1800 L D ( ✹ 300 Main St., 817.877.3306 L D ( ✹ 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320 L D ✹ A legend in Texas since 1927, Riscky’s secret is the way that the meat is smoked. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

SmokieS BBQ » 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. Smokies has been serving fine barbecue and smoked meats in a family-friendly environment for 30 years. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $ L D ✹ the Smoke pit » 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. This barbecue joint has various types of smoked meats and is great for dine-in or to have cater your next party. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ L D ( trailBoSS BurgerS » 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. Same owners but a new concept. This restaurant, formerly part of the Riscky’s chain, focuses on what it does best, burgers. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ✹ hurSt

DiCkeY’S BarBeCue pit » 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. Offering eight slow-cooked meats and 16 freshly made vegetables. Dine-in, take-out, drive-thru and catering. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $ L D

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teXaS De BraZil » 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. The meat never stops coming as waiters dressed as gauchos go table to table offering it on swords. 4:30pm9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T ( grapeViNe

Boi Na BraZa » 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. Tasty food served with Brazilian flair. Offers constant choices of meat by servers at your table. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$ L D

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railheaD SmokehouSe » 120 S. Ranch House Road, 817.441.2525. One of the most popular barbecue spots in Fort Worth, but we live for the homemade french fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹

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al’S hamBurger’S » 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. The burger joint serves up delicious hamburgers and other good fast food. Breakfast Hours 7am11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L D (

C happ S » 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. Cheeseburgers, Baby Chapps, mushroom burgers and jalapeño burgers (among others) are cooked to order from freshly bought meat served on freshly baked buns. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D

olD towN hamBurgerS » 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. A burger and fries treat that is an excellent hot spot for lunch and a quick dinner. 11am-9pm Daily. $ L D

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C happ S » 6219 Oakmont Blvd.,

817.263.5172. A large menu stuffed with Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, fried okra, stuffed jalapeños and chicken strips means you’ll never eat the same thing twice. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D

DutC h’ S » 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹ the great outDoorS » 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. Great stop on a summer day after the park or the museums. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ B L D

kiNCaiD’S » 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881 L D ( Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 L D ( There are those who will swear this is the best burger in the country, and the lunchtime line of parked cars that stretches two to four blocks in every direction of this old grocery store is a testament to both the legend and the taste. 11am-8pm Mon.Sat. $

the loVe ShaCk » 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. Tim Love’s latest concept is far removed from his fine dining restaurants, but the food’s just as good. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thur.; 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. $ L D T ( ✹ m & o StatioN grill » 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. Located inside Leonard's Department Store Museum, this nostalgic diner features award-winning burgers. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ L D

pappa’S BurgerS » 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. From the same group that brought Pappadeaux and Pappa’s Steaks, Pappa’s Burgers is the newest addition to the family. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹ the pour houSe SportS grill » 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. The Pour House offers a little bit of everything from sports bar munchies to steaks, which can be washed down with one of 25 bottled beers. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ L D ( purple Cow DiNer » 4601 W. Freeway, 817.737.7177. The Cow has standard burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes with all that finger-lickin' junk kids like to track all over the table. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D

tommY’S hamBurgerS » 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651 L D ( Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111 L D ( 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500 L D ( ✹ Noted, obviously, for excellent burgers, Tommy’s serves up mouthwatering daily specials, including a fabulous chicken-fried steak. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $

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johNNY B’S BurgerS & ShakeS » 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. This joint takes pride in their signature sweet sourdough bun, premium Texas beef, handcut fries and much more. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 10:30am9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $ L D

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C afÉ at DaireDS » 2400 W. I-20 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. Serving lunch in a casual, energetic setting, The Café at Daireds offers a variety of upscale entrées, salads and homemade soups. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹

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610 grille » 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. The café delivers stunning upscale new American cuisine with showmanship on the plate and elegance in the décor. 6:30am-4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ B L D T (

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re D oV e N » Bowen & Park Row, 817.274.1423. This French bakery prepares fresh artisan breads daily. 8:30am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 8:30am-5pm Sat. $$

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artiSaN BakiNg CompaNY » 4900

White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. Now the award-winning breads and scones from the bakers of Cowtown Farmers Market can be purchased at Fort Worth’s only independent artisan baker. 9am-5pm Tue.Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ B

Baker BroS. ameriCaN Deli » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹

BlueBoNNet BakerY » 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. Consistently chosen as one of the city’s finest bakeries, while their lunch crowd continues to grow. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ B L

CarShoN’S DeliCateSSeN » 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. Open since 1928, so you know they’re doing something right. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ B L

the CupC ake Cottage » 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. This bakery is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.Sat. $

eSperaNZa’S meXiCaN CafÉ & BakerY » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹ Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D ( The Lancarte family has yet another hit with this cafe and bakery, where a fabulous brunch, traditional Mexican dishes and fresh-baked pastries are the norm. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. rae'S » 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. "Not all cheesecakes are created equal" boasts J. Rae's. 9 am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $

jaSoN'S Deli » jasonsdeli.com. From sandwiches to salads, Jason's Deli offers healthy, fresh and even organic foods in a relaxed environment. Hours vary. $-$$ L D

kolaChe Shoppe » 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. Be sure to visit this longtime purveyor of delicious kolaches, muffins, fritters and more. 6am-noon Tue.Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ B

mCkiNleY’S fiNe BakerY & Cafe » 1612 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. This cafe is a great place for friends to meet and catch up on old times. Try the pecan-crusted chicken salad. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ B L D ✹

paNera BreaD » 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959 B L D ✹ Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766

B L D ✹; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726 B L D ✹; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 B L D ✹ The word “bread” is deceiving, although there’s plenty of it. Think more along the lines of “Big Fat Sandwich and Dessert.” 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ the SNoot Y pig » 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077 B L D Other

locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064 B L D ✹ Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2pm Sat. & Sun. $

SuBlime BakerY » Country Day Plaza, 5512 Bellaire Dr., 817.570.9630. Among her other delicacies, Catherine Ruehle’s scones, cheesecakes and cupcakes are indeed sublime. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $-$$ B

Sweet SammieS » 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. Specializing in signature treats, Sweet Sammies makes cookies from scratch daily. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 10am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $

SwiSS paStrY Shop » 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. A Fort Worth tradition for 30 years, the shop serves a traditional breakfast, as well as lunch. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ B L

Yofe Cafe » 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. Healthy grab and go sandwiches and salads are perfect for the diner on the go. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D

Yogi’S Bagel Cafe » 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. The best bagels in Fort Worth come from this eclectic eatery that hosts a killer breakfast. 6:30am-9pm Mon.Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ B L ✹

grapeViNe

maiN Street BreaD BakiNg CompaNY » 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. Located in historic downtown Grapevine, Main Street Bread Baking Company offers quality baked goods, including fresh breads and decadent cakes and desserts. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ B L D the SNoot Y pig » 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. Great breakfast stop, also good for lunch. Don’t get away without trying the famed muffins, baked daily. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ B L D ✹

Southlake

Baker BroS. ameriCaN Deli » 2820 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.3354. Baker Bros. serves up only the finest quality breads, meats and cheeses. 11am-9pm daily. $ L D ✹

elegaNt CakerY » 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. From cakes to cupcakes to Petit Fours, each of Elegant Cakery’s products is sure to make your event unforgettable. 9am-6pm Tue.Sat. $-$$

weiNBurger’S Deli » 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574 B L D ✹ Weinburger’s Deli specializes in quality meats and cheeses. They also offer a variety of fresh salads. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

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Bou D reau X Caju N k it C he N » 4000 Bagpiper Way, 817.557.3700. The Boudreaux Cajun Kitchen serves over-thecounter delicious Cajun cuisine in a fun atmosphere with lively Cajun music. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹

the meltiNg pot » 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. Experience attentive service, fine wines, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces and your favorite chocolate fondue. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm9pm Sun. $$-$$$ D (

Burleson

Wine DoWn » 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. This bistro, located in “Old Town” Burleson, was inspired by hill country wine bars. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ L D

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8.0 resTAurAnT & BAr » 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. The Jell-O shot pioneer of the 1980s is still a cool drinking spot, where martinis now rule. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am-1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$ L D ( ✹

CAFÉ M o D ern » 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. The Modern Art Museum features a restaurant with beautiful desserts and a Sunday brunch that is a must. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ L ( ✹

KiMBell ArT MuseuM » 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Unlike the works here at one of the nation’s primo art museums, the menu changes every day in the kitchen, where the staff turns out creatively crafted sandwiches, salads and soups, including a killer gazpacho. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm7:30pm Fri. $$ L ( ✹

lili’s BisTro » 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lili's offers unpretentious global cuisine. Delicious! Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

sPir Al Diner » 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. At this 100 percent vegan and mostly organic restaurant, you can find nearly anything you could desire on the menu. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am5pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹

zAMBrAno Wine CellAr » 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. With a menu featuring more than 200 wines, this wine bar should be a priority for all wine lovers. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$ D T ( ✹

souTHlAKe

sAnDellA’s CAFÉ » 1245 Prospect St., 817.421.0727. Finally, a place to eat delicious food without the worry of calorie counting. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹

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B o MBAY G rill » 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. This Indian restaurant serves up classics like Tandoori and garlic naan (flatbread). Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ L D (

BYBlos » 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. Owned by a member of the same family who owns Hedary’s, this Stockyards restaurant serves the same great Middle Eastern fare. 11am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ L D ( CHADrA MezzA & Grill » 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. Creative dishes featuring spicy Lebanese food and homemade Italian. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am-10pm Wed.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹

HeDArY’s » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. Tucked into a shopping center just off the road, Fort Worth’s other Lebanese eatery includes the best hummus we ever put a lip to. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ L D ( ✹

K in G T u T » 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. The Middle East meets the Mediterranean to bring us an alternative Egyptian restaurant. 11am-2:30pm Mon.Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ L D (

MAHAr AJA » 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. This restaurant has a large menu offering many different Indian dishes, such as Chicken Makahani. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (

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CACHArel » 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. Rock-solid French fare that has evolved into just about the finest in the county. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$ L D (

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BisTro louise » 2900 S. Hulen St., Ste. 40, 817.922.9244. Chef Louise Lamensdorf frequently travels to Europe for inspiration, which returns to Cowtown in the form of superior sauces and excellent wine selections. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm Sun. $$$ L D ( ✹

l A MADeleine » 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Croissants, pastries, soups, salads and more are served in a charming European atmosphere. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ B L D ✹

sA in T- e M ilion » 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Well-concocted country French dishes, including duck, lamb, steak tartare and fresh fish. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D ( ✹

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eDelWeiss » 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. Family operated with emphasis on fun and food, Edelweiss offers Bavarian charm and substantial fare. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ D ( GreenWooD’s » 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. A great place to venture out and try some traditional German cuisine. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thur. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.$$ L D (

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CAFÉ MeDi » 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. This authentic Greek restaurant offers only the freshest of homemade recipes, including Greek salad and tasty hummus. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( GreeK House » 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. Gyros, souvlaki and more in a counter-pickup eatery just right for TCU students with a need for study and sustenance. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ L D (

JA zz CAFÉ » 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. Funky, laid-back service and atmosphere with dependable Tex-Greek food and great music. 11am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $ L

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BirrAPoreTTi’s » 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Birraporetti’s is a perfect spot for an elegant meal. Offering pastries, breads and fine Italian food, this restaurant features live jazz and a special brunch menu served from 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ iTAliAnni’s » 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. This quaint Italian bistro includes the genre standards, as well as some creative dishes like three-pepper calamari. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

lA BisTro » 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. Enjoyable menu with excellent pastas and other traditional menu items, including seafood. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ Moni's » 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. Head to Moni's for its family friendly environment and for reasonably priced Italian cuisine. 11am10pm Mon.-Sun.; $$ L D ( ✹ nizz A P izz A » 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. This innovative family pizza place has customers lining up around the block. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹

PAlio’s PizzA CAFÉ » 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. This pizza café offers interesting and high-end pizza toppings. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ( ✹ Pi CColo M on D o » 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Don’t let the stripcenter dining surprise you. Excellent service and inviting atmosphere. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thur.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( PresPA's » 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. The ambiance at Prespa's attracts couples, families and parties. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹ reFleCTions oF BellA viTA » 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Located in the Admiral Hotel, guests can enjoy an elegant ambiance and a mouth-watering Italian menu. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $ B L D ( ruGGeri’s risTor AnTe » 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. A sweeping menu that offers a full choice of Italian favorites and more. You’ll find what you want, from chicken to beef to pasta. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ L D ( ✹

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BellA iTAliA WesT » 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. The most wild game this side of Fossil Rim. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ CAFÉ Bell A » 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. The café is a busy place and known for its pizza, lasagna, salad and cheese bread. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹ FerrÉ r is Tor AnTe BAr » 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. This new Tuscan-Italian eatery offers a range of dishes. For more traditional, try the Spaghettini Pomodoro, or for a heartier appetite, try the Agnello al Forno, a seared lamb loin dish. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-

Sat. $$ D T ( ✹

ForTunA » 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. This little Italian restaurant is a favorite among Fort Worthians. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (

iTAliAn inn riDGleA » 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. Get ready for attentive service in a vintage underground nightclub setting, complete with singing waiters. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ D (

lA PiAzzA » 1600 S. University Dr., #601, 817.334.0000. Upscale Italian cuisine in University Park Village Shopping Center. Dress nicely to visit this lovely (and pricey) Italian spot the experience is worth it. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹

MAMA’s Pizz A » 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA This Fort Worth staple has been serving up great pizza in Fort Worth since 1968. Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $ L D (

MA n Cuso ’ s » 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. A westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Lunch:10:30am-1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ L D ( MA r G ie ’ s ori Gin A l i TA li A n K i TCH en » 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 1950s-style eatery that serves pizza from a brick oven and equally fine lasagna, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ D ( MelloW MusHrooM » 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. A funky and fun 1960s ambiance good for large gatherings. Come ready to eat unique pizza. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ MilAno’s » 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. Pizza is a big menu item, but you’ll find more than enough choices to satisfy your hunger. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am11pm Fri. & Sat. $ L D ( nonn A TATA » 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. With a weekly changing menu, this small Italian restaurant is a hidden gem that begs to be found. 11am3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$ L D ✹ PAT rizio P izz A, PA s TA A n D vino » 2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003. The décor will wow you, but the food is the real reason to visit this elegant Italian restaurant. 11am-10pm, Sun.-Mon.; 11am-11pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11 ammidnight, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D ( PiolA » 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. Nestled in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, this cozy bistro serves up true comfort food in the form of authentic Italian cuisine. For a treat, make reservations to dine on the patio. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ L D (✹

PizzeriA uno CHiCAGo Grill » 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. With a great location downtown and pizza you can’t find anywhere else in Texas, Uno’s Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a must. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $ L D

ruFFino ’s iTA li A n res TAur A nT » 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.923.0522. A light homemade ravioli is our favorite to slip on a fork and across the table into the mouth of a close dining partner at this upscale romantic spot also known for its

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chicken, beef and pasta. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Brunch 10am-2pm Sun. $$ L D (

TAVERNA RISOTTERIA » 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Hand-tossed pizzas, risottos, pastas and entrées that include beef tenderloin, sea bass and yellowfin tuna. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am10pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( GRAPEVINE /SOUTHLAKE/ COLLEYVILLE

BRIO TUSCAN GRILL » 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. Whether you want to eat in or just need that warm Italian bread to go, this restaurant has you covered. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ✹

BUCA DI BEPPO » 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. A neighborhood restaurant where guests feast on family platters of Southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the supper clubs of the 1940s and ’50s. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D ( FERRARI’S ITALIAN VILLA » 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. Owned by the Secchi family, Ferrari’s serves centuryold family recipes with a modern twist. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.Thur.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D

RAVIOLI » 120 E. Worth, Grapevine, 817.488.1181. Excellent ingredients and huge portions will satisfy the biggest appetites in your family. 11am-2pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D

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MILANO'S RISTORANTE » 119 S. Ranch House Road, 817.441.6737. Authentic Italian Cuisine prepared fresh to order. 11am-10pm every day. $ L D

latin american

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GLORIA’S » Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. L D ✹ Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800 L D T ✹ Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981 L D ✹ Gloria’s offers an alternative to Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of Salvadoran flavor. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$

MI TIERRA LATIN FUSION » 603 W. Abram, Arlington, 817.861.9144. The flavors are fresh and exotic at Mi Tierra. They serve family recipies in an old fashion way. 11am-8pm Tue.-Sat.; noon-6pm Sun. $$ L D

YUCATAN TACO STAND » 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. With potent margaritas and Latin inspired dishes, Yucatan Taco Stand offers casual dining surrounded by warm colors with both indoor and outdoor seating. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$ L D ✹

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SAPRISTI! » 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. Relaxed, elegant dining that features a European flair. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$ D ( SCAMPI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE » 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887.

Italian and Greek cuisine in a setting recently redecorated for romance. 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D (

TERRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL » 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. A unique indoor/outdoor bar and perhaps the best hummus around. Classic Mediterranean dishes such as gyros and moussaka. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-9pm, Sun. $-$$ L D (

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ARLINGTON

A BUELO ' S » 1041 West I-20, 817.486.2622. The courtyard-inspired dining room at Abuelo's creates an elegant ambiance, but the prices are reasonable and suitable for a casual night out. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D (✹

CHUY'S » 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. The colorful and inviting atmosphere of Chuy's allows anyone to make themselves right at home. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D T ✹

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ESPARZA’S » 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. Located in a 19th-century home in historic downtown Grapevine, this quaint little restaurant serves Tex-Mex favorites. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹

LA HACIENDA RANCH » 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. Mexican food is the fare, and the grilled steaks are excellent. Don’t forget the fajitas. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D

RIO MAMBO » 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

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ANTHONY’S » 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. The Santa Fe-style Mexican cuisine features red and green chile enchiladas, fajitas, seafood and more, as well as a great selection of beer, wine and margaritas. 7am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ L D ✹

BAKER ST. PUB & GRILL » 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. British-themed pub with a menu that offers shepherd’s pie and Scotch egg with good chutney. 11am2am daily. $-$$ L D ( ✹

BENITO’S RESTAURANT » 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. Other location: 2516 N.E. 28th St., 817.740.1679. Authentic Mexican fare with some Tex-Mex mixed in. Great weekend breakfast, as well. 10am9pm Mon.-Thur., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D

CABO GRANDE » 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. Good service plus Mexican dishes in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy ribs, snapper and fajitas outside on the patio. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

CANTINA LAREDO » 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Start with the top-shelf guacamole and move on to the Enchiladas de Mole. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D T ( ✹

CHIMY’S CERVECERIA » 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. Famous for its nachos and addictive margaritas, this place is a musttry for all Tex-Mex lovers. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $ L D ✹

CHIPOTLE » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. Standard Mexican tacos and burritos. Everything is made to order while you watch. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D ✹

DOS GRINGOS » 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. The name says it all. The Tex-Mex menu is top fare in a setting that appeals to the Cultural District crowd. Their margaritas are the largest in town! 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹

EL FENIX » 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. More than 80 years ago, the Martinez Family pioneered what is now internationally known as the Tex-Mex food phenomenon, but they also offer many traditional Mexican food dishes that are popular south of the border. 11am-10pm daily. $ L D (

EL RANCHO GRANDE » 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. Fresh tortillas and chips and salsa are made from scratch daily, and the eatery is housed in a beautiful vintage 1918 restored building on the north side of Fort Worth. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ L D ( ESPERANZA’S MEXICAN BAKERY & CAFE » 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770 B L D ( ✹ Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848 B L D ( The southof-the-border fare draws neighborhood families and downtowners alike because of the friendly surroundings. Bakery: 6am7pm daily; Cafe: 6:30am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-7pm Sat.-Sun.; 6:30am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-5:30pm Sat.-Sun. Hemphill. $

FERNANDEZ CAFE » 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. This family-friendly Mexican eatery offers a low-fat selection of food on its menu. 6:30am-2pm daily.

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FIESTA » 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. Twenty five years in one location with the original owners. Some employees have even been here for 23 years! The brightly colored lights make for a nice ambiance. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.

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FUZZY’S TACO SHOP » 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. The favorites for late nights are tacos, big burritos, great enchiladas and beer. A TCU student hot spot. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thur.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ B L D ✹

JOE T. GARCIA’S » 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Family-owned and -operated for three generations, Joe T.’s is a must for outside dining. Pick one of two menu choices (enchiladas or fajitas) and feast in one of the courtyards or in the fiesta gardens. Beware: The weekend rush will keep you in line for a table, but it’s well worth the wait. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ L D ( ✹ LA FAMILIA » 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. Family-owned and -operated restaurant. Lunch specials are served six days a week. Good service and great Tex-Mex are served up here in large portions. 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $ L D

LA PLAYA MAYA » 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. Traditional Tex-Mex is well done, but the seafood is better. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ L D ( ✹

LOS MOLCAJETES » 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. Here, you have a tremendous amount to choose from, including various enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, chimichangas, combination platters and a sampler platter for the lunch crowd. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D

LOS VAqUEROS » 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am-11pm Mon.Fri.; 11 am-midnight Sat. $ L D ✹ Located across from Billy Bob’s Texas, this northside favorite is a great place for inexpensive, but absolutely delicious, Tex-Mex. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am3pm Sun. $ L D ✹

MAMBO’S » 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. A downtown favorite. Mambo’s famous tacos and incredible margaritas will keep you going back for more. Late-night dining at its best. 11am- 2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹

MI COCINA » 509 Main St., 817.877.3600 L D ✹ Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444 L D A favorite all over the Metroplex. Nachos locos, chicken con hongos, mongo goodo and the famous Mambo Taxi that may make you "looso drunko." Easygoing cantina atmosphere. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

OLD RIP'S TEX MEX » 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.207.0777. Named for a Texas lizard legend, Old Rip's is Tex-Mex at its finest. 7:30 am-9:30 pm daily (open later for private parties or if there is a crowd). $-$$ B L D (✹

THE ORIGINAL » 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. Fort Worth’s oldest Mexican restaurant offers all of the traditional favorites such as warm flautas and homemade tamales in a warm, family-friendly setting. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ L D ( PACO & J OHN » 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. Known for its authentic Latin cuisine, Paco & John offers much more, such as their Cuban press or the salmon enchiladas. Breakfast/Lunch hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat.; Dinner hours: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ B L D ✹

PAPPASITO’S CANTINA » 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. Next door to Pappadeaux, this restaurant draws large crowds with generous helpings of Tex-Mex food. The quality is the best, the portions are huge, and the service is impeccable. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ all locations

P ULIDOS » 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. Other locations: 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. 4924 Old Benbrook Rd., 817.731.4241. Classic Mexican restaurant offering everything from enchiladas to crispy tacos. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ( ✹

RIVERA’S MEXICAN GRILL AND MARKET » 900 SH 183, White Settlement, Fort Worth, 817.367.0109. Richard and Dresden Rivera have made a name for themselves as caterers and bring those dishes and others to this restaurant in the Ridgmar Farmers Market Building. 7am-9pm, Mon.Thu.; 7am-10pm, Fri.; 7am-11pm, Sat.; 9am-5pm, Sun. $-$$ B L D

RED C ACTUS RESTAURANT » 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. Located across the street from TCU campus, Red Cactus supplies counter-service burritos, tacos and breakfasts to the local college crowd. They describe their cuisine as freshMex. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ B L D ✹

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817.423.3124. Salad takes a new twist alongside standard Tex-Mex favorites, with the Los Cabos, a Mexican cobb salad of sorts with chicken, avocado and bleu cheese. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

TRES JOSES COCINA MEXICANA » 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. Decidedly creative menu with a range of choices, from chargrilled chicken breast to grilled shrimp, fancy tamales stuffed with sirloin and topped with tomatillo salsa. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ B L D ( UNCLE JULIO’S » 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. A West Fort Worth cult eatery, and it’s easy to see why. This national chain has blended the best parts of Southwestern cuisine with Mex and Tex-Mex, giving guests a flavorful dining experience. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

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MI ChULA’S » 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. Featuring popular Mexican dishes, Mi Chula's has adapted classic recipes to offer guests a menu with a flavor all its own. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D ✹

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LOS VAq UERO S » 4971 E. I-20N, 817.441.1551. Sister restaurant to Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards, this has the same menu with a more laid-back, familyfriendly atmosphere. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ( ✹ seafood

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FISh CIT y gRILL » 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. This casual restaurant offers tasty treats from the sea at tasty prices. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish City sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ L D ✹

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DADDy JACk’S » 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. The attentive servers and the expertly cooked dishes make for a wonderful dining experience. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ L D T ( ✹

EDDIE V’S » 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. Diners can expect an award-winning menu with selections that are flown in daily, as well as an extensive wine list offering American and European vintages. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ D T (✹

J&J OySTER BAR » 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. The Oyster bar is the best place where locals go for oysters, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ L D ✹

LONE STAR OySTER BAR » 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. Seafood lovers shouldn’t leave this place without trying the tasty oysters. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ L D ( ✹

PAPPADEAUX » 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. Basic New Orleans-themed chain, but hardly pedestrian on the palate. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹

RAZZOO’S » 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. Why go to Mardi Gras when you’ve got Razzoo’s at home? 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹

ROC k FIS h » 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. A seafood lover’s paradise in a good people-watching place. Tender pastas complement all the seafood choices, and the raspberry margarita is too tasty for words. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ✹

ZEkE’S FISh & ChIPS » 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. This Fort Worth staple serves up something different than the Southern battered fish fry. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $ L D ✹

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FISh CIT y gRILL » 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. Try the blue crab stuffed mushrooms or the Fish city sandwich. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11pm11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ L D (✹

TRULUCk’S SEAFOOD, STEAk & CRAB hOUSE » 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. It’s all about the fresh seafood and tender crab at Truluck’s which features a weekly changing menu. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ D T (

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FISh CREEk » 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. This casual restaurant offers some of the best seafood in the area. 4pm-9pm Mon.Thur.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 4pm-9pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ L D (✹ southwest

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BLUE MESA BAR & gRILL » 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372 L D ( ✹ Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055 L D ✹ Escape Tex-Mex fever and opt for superb Southwestern cuisine in this favorite University Park Village haunt. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$

BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE » 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Wonderful Texas game dishes, fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops. Something for every taste, like the grilled trout with mango salsa. Dinner Hours 5:30pm9:30pm Tue.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ L D (

gRADy'S RESTAURANT» 2443 Forest Park Blvd., 817.922.9980. Grady Spears does it again with his latest restaurant venture. Grady's serves up cowboy dishes with a twist. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$ D (

LANNy’S ALTA COCINA MEXICANA » 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Don’t go in expecting traditional enchiladas and tacos. Instead, enjoy multiple courses of nouvelle Mexican cuisine from a fourth-generation member of the Joe T. Garcia family. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ L D ( ✹

LONESOME DOVE WESTERN BISTRO

» 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. Chef/ owner Tim Love has brought together a collection of dishes that reflects the spirit of food from the traditional and new Southwest. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ L T ( ✹

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ChILE BAR » 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar serves up contemporary Southwestern cuisine, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive list of fine wines. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thur.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ L D ( ✹ REATA » 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. A

garden bar three stories above downtown and two stories of dining make this one of the most popular tickets in Fort Worth. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$ L D T ( ✹

TILLMAN'S ROADhOUSE » 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. This update on the classic Texas roadhouse offers really good food, drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-11pm Sun. $$$ L D (✹

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MAC’S STEAkS & SEAFOOD » Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.332.6227. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. Trendy but casual pub featuring steaks and seafood. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ L D (

TRAIL DUST STEAk hOUSE » 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. The large and lively atmosphere make this a good place for a night out with the family. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ L D ( ✹

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BAILEy'S PRIME PLUS » 2901 Crockett St., 817.870.1100. Bailey's offers exceptional steakhouse cuisine including both dry- and wet-aged steaks, seafood dishes and outstanding desserts. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Bar stays open until 1am Fri. and Sat. $$$ L D ( BOB’S STEAk AND ChOP hOUSE » 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. One of the top steak houses in the country, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, has come to Fort Worth and is located inside of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ D T (

CATTLEMEN’S STEAk hOUSE » 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. In the Stockyards since 1947, Cattlemen’s is a beef institution where you choose your steak from the glass butcher case. 11am-10:30pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ L D (

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAgLE STEAkhOUSE » 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. A Fort Worth/Dallas legend. The meat is great, and so is the service. Don’t hesitate to try the fish or the mock turtle soup made with beef and sherry. 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$ D T (

gRACE RESTAURANT » 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. With fresh, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, Grace serves modern American classics on its proteindriven menu. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ D T ( ✹ h3 RANCh » 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. The bunkhouse feel lends a special Stockyards flavor to roast pork Southern-style, and be sure to try a gooey caramely dessert served in a skillet or a flaming steak with 150-proof fuel. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ L D T (

hOFFBRAU » 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. A relaxed setting that serves up good steaks, chargrilled pork chops, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried pickles and banana pudding. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ L D ( ✹ ThE kEg STEAkhOUSE & BAR » 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. The fireplace makes it cozy, but the food makes it bet-

ter, especially the oddball, round “baseball steak.” Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.Thur.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ D ( LAMBERT’S » 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161. Lambert’s serves bold ranch cuisine in a big city setting. Enjoy country cooking and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$ D T ( ✹

MERCURy ChOP hOUSE » 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. The menu is the only way to describe this place of beef tenderloin Oscar, Dijon-crusted pork chops, truffled polenta and halibut over a roux of Kalamata olives and Roma tomatoes. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.Thur.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ B L D T ( ✹

M&M STEAkhOUSE » 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. This restaurant may be small, but the steaks sure aren’t. Try one of these huge slabs of meat smothered in a garlic sauce. The food is excellent. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$ D ( RISC ky ’S STEA kh OUSE » 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800. A true Old West décor serving Texas-size steaks of certified Angus beef. 11am-9pm Sun.Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ L D (

R UT h’ S Ch RIS » 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. Ruth’s Chris famous steaks are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ D T (

ShULA’S 347 » Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this high-end steakhouse with a sporty flair offers everything from salads to burgers to its famous Shula Cut steaks. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ B L D T (

SILVER FOX STEAkhOUSE » 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. Prime veal, steak salads and off-the-cob cream corn are a few of the favorites on this menu of upscale Western chophouse fare. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ D T (

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BUFFALO gAP STEAkhOUSE AND CANTINA » 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4472. Buffalo Gap offers live music to go with their fine sirloins and ribeyes. 11am-10pm daily. $$ L D ✹

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J.R.’S STEAkhOUSE » 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. J.R.’s draws a more casual crowd, but there is nothing casual about the food. You will also find live music nightly in the adjoining bar. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$ D T (

kIRBy’S STEAkhOUSE » 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. A fine dining experience featuring prime-aged, bonein ribeye and pepper steak. 4:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ D T (

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ThE WILD MUShROOM STEAk hOUSE AND LOUNgE » 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. Live piano music entertains guests as they enjoy their meals of perfectly grilled steaks, fresh salmon and much more. 5pm-9pm Mon. - Fri.; 5pm10pm Sat. $$-$$$$ D (

for

4th Taste of Fort Worth Celebrating NICA’s 41st Year

March 26th, 2011 At the River Ranch 500 NE 23rd St. Fort Worth, TX 76164 Valet Parking Provided

Restaurant Tasting 7-8 pm, Silent Auction 7-9:30pm

$40 per person or VIP-Tables available (seating 8 for $1,000)

VIP Reception 6-7pm, General Admission at 7pm Dancing to — The HI ROLLER BAND 8-10pm

Surviving Cancer in Style

The 18th Annual Puttin’ on the Pink Fashion Luncheon raises funds to provide lifesaving services to underserved women in Tarrant County.

Since 1991, the Puttin’ on the Pink event has raised more than $3 million to benefit women in need in Fort Worth. Hosted by the Kupferle Health Board of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation, the event will provide the following services free of charge to women that could otherwise not afford them: digital screening mammograms, breast diagnostic procedures, cervical cancer screenings, colon cancer screenings, cardiovascular risk assessments and bone density screenings.

Kathleen Bundy, annual giving manager for Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation, stresses the importance of these services. “Through early detection and screening, women have an

increased chance of survival should they receive an undesirable outcome. With proceeds from Puttin' on the Pink, we are helping to reach women who otherwise could not afford to receive these screenings. From diagnosis to treatment and prevention, Texas Health Fort Worth is with these women every step of the way,” Bundy says.

Guests of the event will be treated to champagne, an elegant lunch, exciting raffle packages and a fashion show sponsored by Neiman Marcus that will reveal trends for the spring. As a way of celebrating survivorship, the models participating in the runway presentation will be local cancer survivors.

Changing Lives for Two Decades

This year, the Kupferle Health Board celebrates its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1991, the Kupferle Health Board of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation is a volunteer group of women whose purpose is to encourage and promote women’s health awareness in Tarrant County. Each year, the Board hosts the annual Puttin’ on the Pink event to raise funds to provide cancer and cardiac screenings for underserved women.

The 2011 event co-chairs, Krissy Hull and Leslie Moritz, recently hosted a tea to honor the board’s founding members and previous chairs. “We wanted to gather this exceptional group of women to thank them for their dedication and visionary leadership,” shared Moritz.

“We were so impressed with the talent and generosity in the room, and we hoped to show them that the success of Puttin’ on the Pink today would not be possible without their commitment over the last two decades,” added Hull. Supporters of the 2011 Puttin’ on the Pink Fashion Luncheon have the opportunity to honor the founding members and previous chairs with their donations and table sponsorships. For more information, contact the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation at 817.317.5248.

Puttin’ on the Pink Luncheon March 22

10 a.m. reception 11:30 a.m. Fashion Show & Lunch Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston St. Tickets: $100

For more information, contact Kathleen Bundy, 817.317.5248.

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Fashion Statement

Once again, this year’s Puttin’ on the Pink fashion event will highlight cancer survivors as models, and attendees will see the latest trends from the exclusive fashion sponsor, Neiman Marcus. Marjon Zabihi, public relations manager of Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, shares what will be featured in this year’s fashion show and lets us know what will be in style for the spring.

So Neiman Marcus is back this year as the sponsor for Puttin’ on the Pink. What does it mean to Neiman Marcus to be the fashion sponsor of such an important event? Serving as the fashion sponsor for an organization that provides cancer and cardiac screenings for underprivileged women in our area is a great honor. Neiman Marcus takes great pride in being a part of the Fort Worth community, and we look forward to supporting Puttin’ on the Pink on March 22.

How much preparation goes into orchestrating the style show and what all is involved? The Puttin’ on the Pink executive committee and Neiman Marcus have been collaborating on this event for more than a year. Creating a runway show takes hours of preparation and careful editing to ensure a seamless fashion presentation. Selecting the right models, styling the looks and creating an exciting backdrop to

showcase the fashion is a time intensive process. It is all in the details!

What can guests look to see coming down the runway during the fashion presentation this year? Guests can expect to see the best of what Neiman Marcus has to offer. Each look will be styled to reflect the trends of spring from shades of coral, bohemian influences, florals, stripes, wideleg pants, white, flat sandals, cross body bags and long necklaces.

Will there be anything different about this year’s show, or can guests expect the same remarkable peek at trends for the spring? As always, Neiman Marcus is bringing you the best and hottest trends of the season. Each year we reflect on the newest designs of the season and create trends that all women can incorporate into their wardrobe. Fort Worth fashionistas can expect to see an incredible runway presentation featuring fashions that are available in the store right now.

It is meaningful each year that some of the models are cancer survivors. How does fashion translate into helping individuals affected by serious health issues? To see these brave women walking the runway is a testament to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital. Fashion can make women feel great about themselves. It can be empowering. ▼

Krissy Hull and Leslie Moritz are the dynamic co-chairs of the 2011 Puttin’ on the Pink Fashion Luncheon. They have served on the Kupferle Health Board of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation since 2006. Before taking the reins of the leadership position, Krissy and Leslie assisted with decorations and the survivor model segment of the fashion show. Now, as event co-chairs, the two close friends are excited to celebrate the Kupferle Health Board's 20th anniversary by honoring the event's traditions.

"Neiman Marcus was the fashion sponsor for the first 10 years of Puttin' on the Pink, and it is such a privilege to have the opportunity to partner with them again this year," shares Leslie. "We know that the combined efforts of our outstanding event committee, and Neiman Marcus will produce another outstanding event."

Proceeds from Puttin’ on the Pink help ensure that all Tarrant County women, regardless of means, receive essential health care screenings and education. It is this mission that is at the hearts of the two co-chairs. “The Kupferle

Hot Tickets

While attendees sip champagne at the reception beginning at 10:30, they will be able to purchase tickets for exciting raffle packages that include:

Mini Cooper Convertible

2011 Pearl White Mini Cooper Convertible

Generously donated by Moritz Dealerships

Approximate Value: $27,800

Butterfly Playhouse Package

Custom-built dream playhouse for your little girl

Generously donated by Hull Homes

Approximate Value: $10,000

Neiman Marcus Jewelry

Earrings from ZYDO's Basic Collection in 18 karat white and yellow gold set with diamonds

Health Board is well known for its outreach services for breast cancer screenings, but we want to make the community aware that we also provide bone density, cardiac and cervical and colon cancer screenings,” said Leslie.

Each year, the event celebrates survivorship by honoring cancer survivors as models in the fashion show. "Everyone in the room is so inspired when the cancer survivors take the victory march down the runway. It reminds us why we are all there. We want to make sure there are more survivors in the future by providing the life-saving screenings to those who need it most," shared Krissy. "The cancer survivors are our heroes," she added.

Community involvement is another focal point for the two co-chairs. The women have partnered with local businesses to host "pink parties" to enhance fundraising and awareness. "We have been so touched by how willing everyone is to support the cause," said Krissy. "Fort Worth is a great place, and it is truly heartwarming to see everyone's generosity. We are proud to champion the cause for Texas Health Fort Worth."

With Krissy and Leslie at the helm, Puttin’ on the Pink 2011 is sure to be another remarkable celebration of survivorship and community outreach. ▼

Generously donated by Neiman Marcus Fort Worth

Approximate Value: $5,000

Sports Package

Your VIP pass to the top sporting events in the Metroplex Package includes tickets to the following: Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers and the Colonial Golf Tournament

Generously donated by Bank of Texas

Approximate Value: $5,000

Neiman Marcus Day of Luxury

A shopping spree complete with dining at The Zodiac and pampering at the Neiman Marcus spa

Generously donated by Neiman Marcus Fort Worth

Approximate Value: $3,000

Taylor Swift Concert and Pink Guitar

Two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert on Oct. 8, 2011 at Dallas Cowboys Stadium plus a custom-designed, one-of-a-kind breast cancer awareness Peavey Guitar, amplifier and three months of weekly private guitar lessons

Generously donated by Guitar Center, Peavey Electronics and Matt Van Y

Approximate Value: $2,000

Fort Worth Club Chef’s Table Dinner for 10 inside Chef

Prefontaine’s kitchen at The Fort Worth Club

Generously donated by The Fort Worth Club

Approximate Value: $2,000

Night on the Town

A box for eight at Bass Hall for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s

production of Home for the Holidays, dinner at Del Frisco’s and a one-night stay at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Generously donated by Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House and the Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Approximate Value: $2,000

Santa Fe Getaway

Two-night stay at the Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, N.M., airfare to Albuquerque and a beautiful turquoise necklace designed by Kori Green

Generously donated by Kori Green and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts

Approximate Value: $1,500

J. Rae’s Cookies for a Year

Two dozen cookies for 10

Generously donated by J. Rae’s Approximate Value: $1,000

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Earliest Skyline

Taking Shape

This is the earliest known photographic view of Fort Worth. By the fence are Mrs. H.H. Campbell of Matador, Texas, and her son, Harry, at the age of 3. The others in the photo are not identified.

Photo courtesy of the Jack White Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas

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In Good TasTe

Bill and Angela Renfro are connoisseurs of good taste. As the CEO of Renfro Foods—the Fort Worth-based purveyor of gourmet salsas, relishes and picante sauces—Bill oversees management of the business his parents founded more than 70 years ago. And when it’s time for Bill to pass the baton, he’ll hand the company off to two of his children and one nephew who are poised to take the reins. Good taste, it seems, is synonymous with the Renfro name. So when it comes to the family’s autos, Bill and Angela choose to slide behind the wheels of a 2010 Lexus RX350 and 2010 ES350.

Whether they’re using the cars for work, errands, pleasure or travel, the couple delights in a variety of features that have come to define the luxury auto brand. “We chose the Lexus for its ease of operation, smooth ride and resale value,” Bill said. “We’ve had very few problems with the cars.”

Longtime Lexus customers, the Renfros are also loyal to Park Place Lexus Grapevine. “We have been doing business with Park Place for many years,” Angela said. She cites knowledgeable sales people, a great service department, fair dealings and the offer of free loaner cars when needed as some of the top reasons she and Bill return to Park Place time and time again.