Fort Worth Magazine - March 2014 by fwtx

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The 20 Oldest Restaurants in Fort Worth

52 2014 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Set for March 27-30, 2014, the first annual Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival will infuse historic venues and homegrown flavor with celebrated local chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers into one tastefilled weekend. by Alison Rich and Jennifer Casseday-Blair

78 Modern in Mira Vista Wail Majeed’s Villa Quantum is a 7,900-square-foot house being built amid the generally traditional homes in Mira Vista. by Paul K. Harral

116 Art of Giving Awards This year we are honoring five women from Fort Worth, five from Northeast Tarrant County and five from Arlington. Each of these women received the most votes and stood out in the hearts and minds of the community and their peers. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair

The Patio at Joe T. Garcia's

100 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking 127 fwevents From the mustsee live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out

Culinary ventures in and around town

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

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

Hometown Heroes

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Galdiano, RN, MPH, OCN Manager, Wellness for Life Mobile Health Program

It was her grandmother’s death from tuberculosis at 26 that, to this day, undergirds Rosemary Galdiano’s passion for helping others gain access to healthcare. Manager of Wellness for Life Mobile Health Services

Texas Health Resources’ on-the-go prevention and early detection program — Galdiano travels the extra mile (literally!) to ensure the group fulfills its mission.

“We target the people who have trouble accessing healthcare services,” says Galdiano, a former bone marrow transplant nurse who has fronted the organization since 2000. “That could be a poor neighborhood, an underserved community, a rural community or a company where employees have trouble leaving their workstations. So we bring these services to them.” All told, the three mobile units (with a fourth likely on the way) typically serve about 6,000 locals annually.

Helming a veritable hospital on wheels isn’t without its hurdles, but it’s been driving her people-pleasing passion for the past 14 years.

“I’ve always been involved in the community. I enjoy empowering people and giving them the resources they need to take care of themselves and their families,” says Galdiano, a super-friendly hero with a very humble heart. “I had no idea anyone even knew I existed. I just do what I do every day and I work with a group of fabulous people who have the same passion as I do. So this is an honor not just for me, but for them as well.”

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first fêtes and old classics

My Mother gifted Me My first cookbook when i was 13. on the inside cover, she inscribed, “keep your pages clean, and don’t burn your fingers or the cookies.” While great advice, I must admit that at some point over the last two decades, I have been unsuccessful in complying with all of the above. My collection of culinary manuals has grown tremendously since then, but my first remains my most treasured.

Another first cookbook for me was the one we recently published to celebrate the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival’s inaugural event happening March 27-30. It was such an exciting project, as many others and I have been hungering for a food festival of our very own for several years.

The Festival will infuse historic venues and homegrown flavor with celebrated local chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers into one taste-filled weekend. Go to page 52 of this issue for complete details about the Festival, including where to get tickets for the signature events.

Festival Co-Founder Russell Kirkpatrick has blogged for the magazine for the last year, updating readers on Festival developments. In his guest column this month (page 88), Russell takes us on the journey of how his ideas materialized into Fort Worth’s first food festival. Over the last year, he worked closely with us on compiling information for the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Commemorative Cookbook.

It highlights favorite recipes submitted by the chefs as well as wine pairings, chef profiles and other food features. The recipes range from simple to complex.

You can get your copy at fwtx.com/cookbookfw. Ten percent of the proceeds from every cookbook sold goes to our friends at

the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation, who work to raise funds for local grant programs and culinary sponsorships.

One of the Foundation’s primary goals is to institute a series of culinary scholarships for local high school students to attend culinary school or to earn a restaurant management degree, with the stipulation that they return to a Fort Worth hotel, restaurant or kitchen when they graduate and work locally for at least a couple of years. The second component is to set up a series of grants for anything that can enhance the culinary industry in Fort Worth.

The Foundation is important for the continued success of our already vibrant culinary scene. It’s a sad fact that the failure rate for restaurants is 60 percent within the first three years. But this month in our cover story (page 60), we focus on 20 local restaurants that have stood the test of time, some of which have been around for nearly nine decades.

From the lines of business folks waiting for Bailey’s sinfully good barbecue served up by speedy ladies in a little shack downtown to crowds wanting their 2 a.m. fix of lemony Dutch babies at Ol’ South Pancake House, Fort Worth diners know what they like, and these places have the goods.

So after the dust settles from all the excitement the Festival brings, take the time to visit all the new establishments that come to Fort Worth. But let's not forget about the places that have been feeding us for generations.

diane ayres editorial executive editor jennifer casseday-blair senior art director craig sylva art directors spray gleaves, ed woolf food editor judie byrd food critic courtney dabney contributing editor alison rich feature writers gail bennison, celestina blok, sean chaffin, courtney dabney, jenni hanley, jessica llanes, jocelyn tatum, kyle whitecotton contributing columnists trey chapman, russell kirkpatrick staff photographer jason kindig proofreader sharon casseday illustrator charles marsh video producer steve reeves videographer james verheyen creative intern dee webster

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One of our favorite food writers, Celestina Blok, did her research this month to write about 20 of the oldest restaurants in Fort Worth. Celestina writes, “While the clamor over each flashy new eatery is near deafening, let’s not forget about our city’s truly historic gems, some of which have been feeding us for generations.” It’s amazing how many of the city’s oldest establishments have made it to 80 years and beyond. Read more on page 60.

Gail Bennison caught up with Tom Holt, the

voice of cutting, in our Up Close feature this month (page 92). Tom Holt’s velvet voice makes him one of the most recognizable and loved announcers in the cutting horse industry. This year, Holt will drive his RV 22,000 miles to 20-plus National Cutting Horse Association events across the country. He’ll be home in Weatherford with Colleen, his wife of 31 years, for only 40 nights. Gail also wrote about the Gladney Center’s 50th Anniversary Blossoms in the Dust Fashion Show, Luncheon and Bazaar (page 80)

and profiled motorcycle enthusiast Michael Baker (page 42).

Regular contributor Jocelyn Tatum informs readers about the Amon Carter exhibit that opened on Feb. 22. Art and Appetite: American Painting, Culture, and Cuisine will take patrons on an ideological tour of food starting with the newly established U.S. and its cultural, political and social values, antebellum opulence, and into WWII austerity. Then patrons will see how food changed with the advent

of TV and postwar technological advances as seen in depictions of fast food, cafés and TV dinners. To read more, turn to page 32. Jocelyn also did our spring art roundup found on page 30.

In her feature this month, Finding a Fit-cation (page 38), Jessica Llanes uncovers how some people are finding nontraditional ways to jumpstart their fitness routine—on vacation. One such trend is fitpacking (or fatpacking), adventure backpacking tours designed to help participants get fit and drop pounds while enjoying the great outdoors.

The inaugural Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival kicks off on Thursday, March 27, at Billy Bob’s Texas. Cofounder of the festival Russell Kirkpatrick gives us the background on how the event came to fruition. He says, “I hope the festival serves as a call to arms for Fort Worth food lovers. There are so many insanely talented people here in the food community that will have an opportunity to shine. Farmers, chefs, restaurateurs, craft brewers, etc. They’ll all be there. Now, we just need for the public to buy into the vision.”

See his column on page 88.

Travel writer Kyle Whitecotton takes readers on an extreme adventure in this month’s Escapes feature (page 26). Kyle writes about Mont Blanc, which straddles the French-Italian border and rises to more than 15,700 feet above sea level. This behemoth of jagged rock and endless snow is Western Europe’s tallest mountain, thus earning its popular moniker “The Roof of Europe” and its place amid the world’s most popular mountaineering enterprises.

This month, Jenni Hanley reviews the new neighborhood tapas and wine restaurant, Sera Dining & Wine. The Coastal French-Spanishinspired menu features shareable small, medium and large plates that change seasonally. The restaurant is already a hit. If you’re hungry for more, turn to page 140.

Let your voice be heard

We are always looking for fresh talent. If you are a writer, illustrator or photographer, please send your work samples and resume to Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com. If you want to get a comment or suggestion to one of our current contributors, please send to that same email address. We want to hear from you. 1 5 2 4 6 7 8 3

8Sean Chaffin reviewed two books for the magazine this month. The first is entitled The Travis Club (see page 36) by popular radio personality Hawkeye. Sean also reviewed Chef Jon Bonnell’s new Waters: Fine Coastal Cuisine cookbook (page 144). It will leave mouths watering for more. In addition to reviewing books, Sean also has a new book out himself. Check out Sean’s new book, Raising the Stakes: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering & Poker Faces, at amazon. com.

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

Fort worth Food + wine Festival commemorative cookbook

FOr the First tiMe, the AreA’s Finest AnD MOst belOveD cheFs (AnD the FOODies whO lOve theM ) will unite in FOrt wOrth FOr A lOng weekenD OF truly extr AOrDinAry cuisine. To celebrate the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival’s inaugural event, Fort Worth, Texas magazine is publishing a commemorative cookbook highlighting favorite recipes submitted by the chefs as well as wine pairings, chef profiles and other foodie features.

The cookbook is available starting in March. To get a copy, call 817.560.6111 or go to fwtx.com/cookbookFW.

Nominate your favorite chefs in town by visiting fwtx.com/topchef. The Top Chef competition will be in July. To make sure your chef makes it to the competition, get the word out and make nominations now.

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March 27 - 30

For a full list of events surrounding the festival, visit fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com.

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For additional coverage of the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival and an exclusive four-part video series offering a peek inside some of the oldest restaurants highlighted in our cover story, check out our exciting videos at fwtx.com/videos. There you will also find a glimpse of the highly anticipated Kimbell exhibit, Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection.

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The feature film Gallows Road has just completed shooting on location in fort Worth and aledo. Howard Porter, one of the film’s executive producers, lent his sprawling ranch in Aledo, which served as the primary location for the majority of the shoot. Two local churches, Aledo Church of Christ and Christ the King Church on Lackland Road, also had cameo appearances in the film.

The film stars the Herculean talent of Kevin Sorbo, who is instantly recognizable from his time playing the title role on the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Sorbo recently starred in Soul Surfer and is currently promoting God’s Not Dead, due out this spring. Other veteran actors in the cast include Ernie Hudson, who is best known for his roles in Ghostbusters and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle.

“We worked with some unbelievable Texas talent as well on this project,” says producer

Mary Jean Bentley. Bentley’s brother, Bill McAdams, began writing the script years ago while working on the set of Good Will Hunting He completed it with the help of his mother and co-writer, Grace McAdams. Bentley says, “This movie is a family drama that speaks to all ages.”

Porter says, “The film deals with current and critical issues that in some way affect us all. It centers around the struggles of dysfunctional lives and the hope that God would help us recover. It’s about brokenness and the path to a better tomorrow.”

When a small-town man faces the devastation of having his entire family murdered, he retreats into fear and solitude. He must decide which road to take — the one leading to vengeance or the one leading to forgiveness. Bentley says, “We are currently in talks with Twentieth Century Fox regarding distribution and are hoping for a theatrical release in August.” —Courtney Dabney

it’s a Wrap!

The sky’s the limit

UT ArlingTon hAs been grAnTed An FAA cerTiFicATe oF AUThorizATion, which allows researchers at their research institute (also known as UTARI) to take part in the lone star unmanned aircraft systems initiative.

The initiative has six such programs operating throughout the nation on drone research. They will be helping the Federal Aviation Administration lay out practical rules to safeguard our airspace.

In the past, unmanned drones have been primarily used in military applications and have proven successful in minimizing the loss of human life in warzones. More recent use of drones by police departments for aerial surveillance has brought up questions in regards to privacy issues. Commercial applications of drones could be just around the corner. Jeff Bezoz recently announced that he is exploring the technology for use as an efficient delivery system to Amazon customers of packages weighing less than 5 pounds.

While the pros and cons of unmanned drones remain highly debated, the FAA doesn’t plan to take a wait-and-see approach in regards to the safety of our airspace.

We all understand the problems inherent in flying unmanned aircraft in and around airplanes and helicopters. But, with drone technology on the rise, the questions become how close is too close and how can collisions be avoided? Without accurate and informed guidelines, it is an accident waiting to happen.

Atilla Dogan, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, said, “Our focus is on the safe operation of unmanned aircraft.” To that end, UTARI will research technology that will help drones both detect and avoid obstructions in their path. It is not only important for drones to avoid running into each other but to have the capability of detecting other objects so that people, animals and other structures remain safe from their flight.

Spinning Her Wheels

So, what guidelines should exist for the FAA to best ensure the safety of all? The UTA research team will be exploring that question by flying unmanned aircraft around the research institute, located near Handley-Ederville Road and Randol Mill Road. The FAA has given them clearance to fly up to an altitude of 400 feet in their research.

Working in concert with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Center for Innovation, UTARI hopes their contributions will bring commercial viability to the burgeoning field of drone technology.

Courtney Dabney

The popUl AriT y oF spinning cl Asses conTinUes To grow nATionwide And is now mAking iTs Trek down cAmp bowie.

Off the Saddle Spinning Studio is set to open on March 1. They will specialize in drop saddle spinning, which means that the rider remains unseated or "out of the saddle" for the majority of the workout. It is a form of spinning that is unique to our area.

Founder Ryan Cullinan tried a drop saddle class in Arizona and was hooked. The TCU grad moved back home to Arizona for a while and then found her way back to Fort Worth about two years ago. She says, “There are so many new options popping up, from bar to drum workouts. It was just a matter of time before someone opened a dedicated spin studio.”

“Classes will run Monday through Saturday from about 5:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.,” Cullinan says. “We will offer rate plans for every goal from drop-ins to five- or 10-class passes, or even unlimited passes. Lights will be very dim so that you can focus on the beat of the music and achieve a more personal workout.”—Courtney Dabney

Big Bite

Eddy Thretipthuangsin is a native of Thailand. Culinary talent seems to run in the family. Both Eddy and his mother (who has been a chef for more than 30 years) have had the high honor of cooking for the royal family in that country.

Brother and general partner Chris Thretipthuangsin says, “We served the royal family on many special occasions in Bangkok and even traveled to New York to cater for the whole family when HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol graduated from Cornell University.”

Chef Eddy brought his talents stateside and studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, Fla. Then he set his sights on the Metroplex and became the head chef of Pakpao in Dallas, where he garnered 3 stars. Now Dallas’ loss will be Fort Worth’s gain as he opens Bite City Grill in trendy Montgomery Plaza early this month.

“For me and Eddy, it is a huge opportunity to become a part of the growing restaurant scene in Fort Worth. We feel our talents will shine in this community,” says Chris.

Chef Eddy calls his menu at Bite City Grill modern American with a global influence. Chris says, “We like to try different things when we go out, so we want to translate that experience to our diners. That is why we will concentrate on small plates.”

Chris Thretipthuangsin will be overseeing the bar as well. He says, “We will feature craft cocktails and beers in our spacious bar area. Eddy believes the wine list should be both affordable and approachable, and we want to get people out of their comfort zones and encourage them to try different varietal blends.”

Courtney Dabney

Cliburn Welcomes Junior Competition

In an attempt to identify and nurture talented pianists between the ages of 13 and 17, the Cliburn plans to hold the first International Junior Competition and Festival, June 21-28, 2015. This event will become a permanent part of its four-year rotation.

The Junior Competition will be hosted on the campus of TCU in both Ed Landreth Auditorium and PepsiCo Hall. A slate of 24 international junior pianists will be chosen to take part in the festival. The competition will then whittle down the contestants as they compete through four rounds, first to 12, then to six and finally to three.

Jon Nakamatsu will serve as jury chairman, and each of the three finalists will have the privilege of performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen, in the final round.

“This will be a competition that will help us establish relationships with the top international talent at an earlier age,” said Jacques Marquis, Cliburn president and CEO, “but, just as importantly, this

will be another means for the Cliburn to use its standing and expertise to encourage tomorrow’s great artists.”

It will serve as an additional branding opportunity for the Cliburn itself, which has been one of the preeminent international piano competitions for the past 50 years. They added the Amateur Competition in 1999, which shines a spotlight on pianists without professional intentions.

This newest Junior Competition will focus on grooming future superstars. By focusing its attention on this younger age range, it will allow the Cliburn to reach the world’s best pianists at an early age, encouraging their growth as artists and providing them with an unparalleled performance experience. The students will receive professional career guidance while in attendance and the chance to perform on Cliburn’s world-renowned stage.

It is a big win for the community as well, giving residents the chance to enjoy high-quality piano through the contestants’ collaborations with chamber musicians as a part of the festival.

—Courtney Dabney

What’s in a Name?

The ballpark in arlington will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year with a name change. Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company, headquartered in McKinney, has entered into a 10-year agreement that renames the Rangers stadium.

Globe Life will become the official life insurance partner of the Texas Rangers and will receive both permanent and digital signage throughout Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Globe Life President Bill Leavell says, “We look forward to expanding our community involvement and helping make a difference in the lives of Texas families.”

—Courtney Dabney

Taking a Chance

A new consignment store on magnolia, 2econd chances, is the brainchild of owner brad reichmuth. “I have been an educator for the past 19 years and began selling friends’ clothing items for them on eBay. After calculating the fees and shipping charges involved with that, I found out the power of resale,” he says.

After exploring the Magnolia area, the perfect space became available. Reichmuth says, “The Southside has such a different vibe — kinda like Bishop Arts in Dallas — with a bigger variety of people here who, I think, will appreciate high-quality resale. The space has great exposure and should bring with it a good amount of foot traffic. I thought it was time to just go for it.”

What makes 2econd Chances consignment unique is that sellers get to price their items as they wish (although Reichmuth will try to educate them on proper pricing). The sellers then only get paid if their items sell, and then they receive 40 percent of the profit. If the items are hand-made, artistic or original, the percentage goes up to 60 percent. Reichmuth says, “I plan to be open in time for Arts Goggle this spring.”

—Courtney Dabney

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Mont Blanc

ont Blanc, French For White Mountain, straddles the French-italian Border and rises to More than 15,700 Feet aBove sea level.

This behemoth of jagged rock and endless snow is Western Europe’s tallest mountain, thus earning its popular moniker

“The Roof of Europe” and its place amid the world’s most popular mountaineering enterprises. Climbers come to Mont Blanc from all over the world to measure their skills against the continent’s harshest high altitude exposure in an attempt to plant their ice axe at the top of Europe and observe the saw-toothed Alps that stretch out in every direction.

The most popular routes, including the Gouter Hut Route and the Cosmiques Route, are multi-day itineraries, encompassing sections of easy walking and not-so-easy scrambling along with difficult

glaciated terrain, steep snow-covered slopes, breathtaking exposure and bottomless crevasses that threaten to swallow unworthy climbers. And while the mountain is accessible to a wide range of mountaineering types, including both the well-weathered expert and the mid-level climber who dreams of reaching higher, this mountain requires a wealth of technical know-how and equipment. But don’t be daunted just yet; tours of the area are available, and if you acquire enough high-altitude mountaineering experience, then the summit of Mont Blanc is an attainable goal. Just ask the guides at Backwoods Adventures in Austin.

Backwoods Adventures has been leading tours of the Mont Blanc area for more than eight years, and this year they are heading to the summit. Tour

Du Mont Blanc is a seven-day trek around Mont Blanc, passing through unique cities and villages in France, Italy and Switzerland. You’ll hike through unmatched scenery, experience the historic local culture and feast on the finest European cuisine while a knowledgeable guide leads the way. Backwoods Adventures’ Mont Blanc Climb Extension is the optional cherry on top of the Mont Blanc tour. This two- or threeday trek to the summit includes climbing

The Roof of Europe

| by Kyle Whitecotton |

Climbers come to Mont Blanc from all over the world in an attempt to plant their ice axe at the top of Europe and observe the sawtoothed Alps. Bottom right: A view from the charming Chamonix.

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Mountaineering Equipment

Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer setting out for the towering, snow-covered summit of Mont Blanc or you’re a novice hiker touring the gentler trails of the Chamonix Valley, the gear you choose will do more to determine the success of your rambling ventures than the strength of your physique or the fortitude of your will. So plan accordingly and pack wisely with these mountaineering essentials:

Marmot Women’s Super Gravity Jacket—$185

On and off the trail, this stylish outerwear is a mountain-worthy essential offering protection from the harshest elements and a cut that’s custom made for the female mountaineer.

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Double-walled vacuum insulation means your hot chocolate, all 64 ounces of it, stays piping hot from base to summit regardless of the temperature outside.

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gear, meals and a veteran mountain guide. If you don’t have enough high-altitude mountain experience for a Mont Blanc summit attempt, consider still-challenging treks like the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges. This shorter, less-crowded hike, while not for beginners, offers preparation (and acclimatization) for bigger hikes while offering equally spectacular panoramas along the way.

Not a climber? That’s OK. The landscape around Mont Blanc is broad enough for all types of adventure-seekers looking for winter and summer fun. Skiers and snowboarders can carve turns at the area’s many resorts, including the family-friendly slopes of Le Brevent, La Flegere and Les Grand Montets, while plenty of off-piste and heliskiing opportunities abound from peak to peak. In the warmer months, the Arve and Giffre Rivers offer great whitewater rafting and kayaking, while the mountains act as a playground for rock climbers, mountain bikers, paragliders and easy-going hikers. Adding yet another layer to this rich European setting is the French town of Chamonix. Like the snow-covered mountains that loom overhead, Chamonix, and its extensive valley of quaint European townships, is a world-class venue where highland recreation and alpine beauty reign supreme. So no matter what adventures you choose or what direction you ramble, Chamonix should be your first choice for a Mont Blanc base camp.

Accommodations in Chamonix are seemingly unlimited from hotels and alpine chalets to mountain huts and campsites. But a Mont Blanc trek isn’t just any mountain hike, so where you rest your head shouldn’t be just any feather pillow. Book a room at Hotel Mont-Blanc and enjoy classic European architecture and savory French and Italian cuisine in the heart of this elegant city. When you return, and you certainly will, drop your bags at the Grand Hotel des Alpes, built in 1840, or kick back amid the quintessential mountain-living

experience of Le Hameau Albert 1er.

But don’t be deceived; while the name Chamonix, a three-syllable arrangement certain to furnish any speaker with at least the slightest resonance of a French accent, may suggest little more than a chic Aspenesque village, it’s a town where mountain adventure trumps the trappings of alpine flair. In fact, plenty of outdoor adventure lies within walking distance of anywhere in Chamonix. Walking, running and biking paths cover the valley floor, including loads of riverside trails, calm forest strolls and easily accessible natural sights like the Bosson Glacier, visible from almost anywhere in Chamonix. For adventure beyond Chamonix, take advantage of the area’s wealth of public transportation and explore the wonders of the Montenvers Ice Cave or set out into the river-carved Gorges de la Servoz.

Public transportation throughout the area is free to guests staying in the Chamonix Valley, so make time to venture beyond Chamonix and the shadow of Mont Blanc to visit the scattered hamlets and mountain streams of les Houches, the lush wilderness and abundant wildlife of Vallorcine on the Swiss border and authentic mountain village of Servoz before you leave. The Mont Blanc Express is the local mountain train service passing through some of Western Europe’s most beautiful scenery, stretching from the French station in St. Gervais to Martigny in Switzerland with numerous stations along the way.

So make Mont Blanc and Chamonix your next European destination and discover why so many people flock here. If you’re a climber, step into your crampons and take that first step toward the top. If you’re not experienced enough just yet, come anyway and gaze up at the majestic peak, but know this: While the soreness of your muscles will subside and the blisters will heal, the view from the top of a towering mountain summit will stay with you the rest of your life. Climb on.

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spring art roundup

After spending the winter hibernating, it is time to wake up and participate in Fort Worth’s art scene.

| by Jocelyn tatum |

While one artist provokes patrons to discuss social problems through sharing meals and t-shirt factories at his exhibit, another gallery invites anybody from the community to participate and hang his or her masterpiece whether he or she is an “artist” or not.

With spring comes new life, and Fort Worth has a fresh addition—the Kimbell Art Museum’s Renzo Piano Pavilion, which has revealed its first traveling exhibition, Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection. Patrons’ imagination of what these noble warriors were like will run wild once they see this artistry in the armor. These warriors of Japan’s upper echelons followed Confucian principles and Zen Buddhism, and the armor incorporates these principles into the intricate design. If you’re hungry for more, on March 7, April 4 and May 2, the Kimbell will periodically show films allowing a peek into the life of a samurais. And don’t miss cellist David Finckel and pianists Wu Han and Jon Nakamatsu at Cliburn at the Kimbell in the new Piano Pavilion auditorium, March 27 and April 17.

Another fresh idea is born this spring. For the first time, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will collaborate on an exhibit featuring sculptor and painter David Bates. He breaks traditional rules of proportion and perspective to create scenes in American culture. Expect to see anything from self-portraits and Texas landscapes to his soul-stirring images of Hurricane Katrina. And world-renowned conceptual artist Rirkrit Tiravanija has a surprise for Fort Worth patrons. Through his art, Tiravanija acts as a catalyst for social exchanges by bringing people together over a meal or even a T-shirt factory.

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Artist David Bates' The Dock Builder is on exhibit at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth through May 11.

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your craft or masterpiece off at Fort Worth Community Arts Center, March 1-3, to display through March 30 for their “2014 Biennial” exhibition. This open invitation only comes once every two years on even numbered years. The biennial exhibition celebrates local art regardless of artists’ experience or age. This is also a fresh way to discover local undiscovered talent. In April, the center will showcase artwork from Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus art professors.

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art has a lot going on, but their Family Fun Week is a great way to get everyone involved exploring this year’s theme: earth, wind, fire and water in The Natural World in Art. And the exhibit Art and Appetite allows readers to explore America’s story and changing ideologies through images of food and food-related items.

Artspace 111 is doing something that hasn’t been done before. Remember the Fort Worth celebrity artists Dan and Dennis Blagg? They are twins, but both extremely and uniquely talented. Well, there’s more! Gallery director Margery Gossett will put together a show with the talented Blagg brothers for the show Sibling Revelry. Dan is known for his realist urbanscape oil paintings, and Dennis is known for his landscape oil paintings. They both live here in Fort Worth.

Art and Appetite

"We

are what we eat" means more than the size of our hips at the exhibit Art and Appetite: American Painting, Culture, and Cuisine, which opened Feb. 22 at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

| by Jocelyn Tatum |

Through famous American art depicting food-centric images like Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks and Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, North Texas patrons will have a chance to explore food as a cultural symbol and vehicle for U.S. history.

“The exhibition offers a sumptuous spread of the evolution of America’s relationship to food and its role in the evolution of American art,” deputy director of art and research Margi Conrads said.

The art will take patrons on an ideological tour of food starting with the newly established U.S. and its cultural, political and social values, antebellum opulence, and into WWII austerity. Then patrons will see how food changed with the advent of TV and postwar technological advances as seen in depictions of fast food, cafés and TV dinners. Conrads uses Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks painted during WWII as an example.

“There were blackouts. Everything is

dark except the light in the soda shop. People are sitting there, but nobody actually interacts with anyone. There isn’t any food visible either,” Conrads said.

Food defines us individually too. The exhibit may challenge you to look into your personal relationship with food— whether it be love or hate or both, we all have one.

“Food tells lots of stories about our lives and our history. Food wraps its arms around our entire experience,” Conrads said. As art should, she hopes the exhibit sparks conversation about food in North Texas, trends in diet, and big picture issues like politics and society, and personal reflection.

Organized by the Art Institute of Chicago, the show pulls together 65 paintings from the 18th to 20th centuries and is chronologically organized. The exhibit is free and runs until May 18. Free guided tours of this exhibit begin at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday-Sunday.

Self Portrait, Winter by artist David Bates is one of approximately 45 of his paintings on view during the exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

Edward Hopper's Nighthawks (seen here) will be a part of the Art and Appetite exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

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mighty Gladney

Aledo author to present new book at Gladney’s 50th Blossoms in the Dust Luncheon on March 27.

| by Gail Bennison |

“These children of today are the men and women of tomorrow.”

—Edna Gladney

In 1941, Greer Garson earned an academy award nomination for her portrayal of fort worth’s edna Gladney in Blossoms in the Dust. All eyes turned toward the small yet mighty Gladney and her fight for children’s rights and adoption reform. Born in 1886, Edna Gladney was labeled as “illegitimate” from birth and, as an adult, lobbied for that label’s removal from all birth certificates.

During World War I, when many women left the home to work, Edna opened an innovative daytime nursery to care for the children of these working women. What became the Gladney Center for Adoption has changed the lives of families and children the world over.

Aledo author and Gladney parent Sherrie McLeRoy tells Edna Gladney’s amazing story alongside the making of the movie that launched Edna and adoption reform beyond Fort Worth’s borders to national recognition, in her latest book, titled Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life and Legacy of Love published by History Press. It was released Feb. 11.

McLeRoy will autograph copies at the Gladney Center’s 50th Annual Blossoms in the Dust luncheon to be held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel Ballroom on Thursday, March 27.

“Why did I write the book? I first wrote briefly about Edna in my 1993 history of Grayson County; she started her

serious work with children there, where we were then living,” McLeRoy says. “I vividly remember correcting the ‘galleys’ with my right hand while I held Ann— whom we’d just gotten from Gladney— in my left arm. My thoughts naturally turned to Edna again when I chose the women I would write about in Red River Women, in 1996. That was when I first met her Fort Worth family. As the years have gone on and my daughter grows more beautiful every day, I’ve become rather obsessed with finding the truth about Edna and the Texas Children’s Home. Historians love nothing better than a juicy mystery.”

aBout the author: Sherrie S. McLeRoy received a bachelor of arts degree in history/anthropology with high honors in anthropology from Sweet Briar College and is a 1976 graduate of the Williamsburg Seminar for Historical Administrators. Her first career, from 1974 to 1988, was as a museum administrator/curator in Virginia and Texas. Since then, she has been a writer, speaker and independent historical scholar. She has written or contributed to more than 20 books on the histories of Texas and her native Virginia. From 2000 to 2002, she was a consultant/researcher/writer on an exhibit about the history of the Gladney Center for Adoption. McLeRoy lives in Aledo.

The Travis Club

by Mark Louis Rybczyk

Mark Louis Rybczyk is better known as “Hawkeye,” the radio partner of Terry Dorsey on the popular and long-running 96.3-KSCS morning show. But when away from the mic, Rybczyk has become quite the author with his third book, The Travis Club, now out in publication. The book is Rybczyk’s first foray into fiction, and the idea for the novel came while writing an earlier book — San Antonio Uncovered “I thought it would be great fun to take some of the San Antonio’s unique history and weave it into a mystery,” he says.

Rybczyk actually began writing while living in San Antonio in the 1980s, and he became fascinated with the city’s unique history and began researching. After the success of San Antonio Uncovered (two editions and five printings), he decided to keep writing. That San Antonio research is woven into his new book, mixing together a bit of history, romance and adventure. The book’s main character, Taylor Nichols, is the author of obscure historical books that few people read. His latest book about the tomb of Davy Crockett probably would have gone unnoticed if he had not proclaimed the tomb’s contents a fake. He unearths a 100-year-old mystery that the powerful had hoped would never be uncovered. Nichols, along with his group of slacker friends, gets caught in a web of intrigue trying to figure out the true meaning behind the discovery.

“The interesting thing about The Travis Club is that there really is a Davy Crockett tomb in San Antonio and its contents are the subject of debate,” Rybczyk notes. The author brings the mystery alive played out in one of Texas’s truly unique cities.

Beyond his current book, Rybczyk is a big fan of D/FW history. He blogs about unusual stories about Fort Worth and the surrounding area at metroplexing.blogspot.com. One of his favorites is the story of Fort Worth discovering it had a waterfall (he says to Google it for a unique part of unknown Fort Worth). Maybe his next adventure might involve some of Cowtown’s own unique history. For more information or to buy The Travis Club, visit thetravisclub. com. – Sean Chaffin

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finding a fit-cation

March is midway through “gym season” in DFW, where long waits for cardio machines and packed fitness classes encourage even the most motivated person to abandon their fitness goals.

| by jessica llanes |

Many people are finding nontraditional ways to jumpstart their fitness routine—on vacation. One such trend is fitpacking (or fatpacking), adventure backpacking tours designed to help participants get fit and drop pounds while enjoying the great outdoors.

“Backpacking has always been a passion of mine,” says Fitpacking founder Steve Silberberg, who worked at an investment firm before founding the company in 2005. “Whenever I came back from a backpacking vacation, I noticed that I felt better, my clothes fit better, and I’d lost weight.”

Silberberg believed other people would also enjoy and benefit from backpacking, so he offers one- and two-week adventure tours (priced at $1-2K) to 25 locations annually, including Yosemite, the Smoky Mountains and Patagonia, Chile.

The tours are designed for those 20 to 70 pounds overweight, as well as baby boom-

ers. Each day involves at least eight hours of hiking with a 40-pound pack, resulting in an average 5,000-6,000 calorie burn daily and often several inches of fat loss over a weeklong tour.

“Once you get out in the wilderness, really all you can eat is whatever is on your back,” he explains. “You can’t cheat by going to the freezer for ice cream in the middle of the night.”

Although the lack of electricity and running water isn’t for everyone, Silberberg finds that “unplugging” is a perspective changer and stress reliever for many. He hopes fitpacking encourages people to see fitness as a lifestyle and offers a frequent hiker bonus for returning participants.

“A lot of people go into exercise programs, and it’s hard for them to overcome that hump of getting in shape,” says Silberberg. “When you take one of these trips, by the time you get home, you are in shape.”

Michael Baker’s drive has revved MJ Sales into the largest preowned motorcycle business in Fort Worth. In November 2011, MJ Sales became the authorized Royal Enfield dealer in Fort Worth and has been the largest seller of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the country for two consecutive years.

Man of Style and Drive

| by Gail Bennison | photography by Truitt Rogers |

Michael BakeR’S DRuG of choice iS MoToRcycleS. “alwayS haS Been, alwayS will Be,” he SayS.

He works on them, buys and sells them, promotes and markets them. He will wear you out talking motorcycles.

Baker’s drive and unbridled passion has revved MJ Sales into the largest pre-owned motorcycle business in Fort Worth. In November 2011, MJ Sales became the authorized Royal Enfield dealer in Fort Worth and has been the largest seller of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the country two consecutive years.

“Michael told us that he would sell an unprecedented number of units in his first year,” says Kevin Mahoney, president of Classic Motorworks, the U.S. importer of Royal Enfields.

“We took it with a grain of salt and wrote it off to his enthusiasm on the other hand, he is not the kind of fellow that I would bet against. To my shock and delight, he did meet his goal the first year. I then thought, ‘Well, it was just a fluke’ until he did it again in 2013.

“Most motorcycle dealers could be a lot more successful if they had Michael’s skills and tenacity. He does not have the

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words ‘no’ or ‘can’t’ in his vocabulary. He realizes that one sale leads to the next if he instills enthusiasm and goodwill into each customer.

“I wish I could clone him,” Mahoney says.

Baker borrowed money from his mother to buy his first motorcycle when he was 10.

At 15, he convinced West Side Cycle Center in Fort Worth to hire him. After working other odd jobs—including parking cars at Billy Bob’s Texas and screen printing shirts for Fort Worth Stockyards businessman Steve Murrin—Baker had accumulated a garage full of bikes. He sold them to buy more motorcycles, not to make

money, he says. “At one point, I had 18 motorcycles in Mom’s garage. I still have some there. If I had an ego, it would be to own all the motorcycles in the world.”

It was while sweeping floors at West Side that he dreamed of one day owning his own shop and the birth of his commitment to customer service. “As a kid, it was so frustrating to ride my bike on the weekends, then have to wait until Tuesday to get parts or service it,” he says. “It never made any sense to me, and today we are open six days a week. Most shops are closed on Mondays. Mondays are one of our busiest days.”

Baker graduated from Paschal High School and Texas Christian University. He majored in graphic communications with a minor in photography, but he always wanted “to do the motorcycle thing.” At TCU, he met his wife, Krystal. They’ve been married 22 years and are proud parents of two sons, Brock, 17, and Connor, 13; and daughter Erika, 15. All ride motorcycles. “Do I want them to do it? No,” Baker says. “But it’s in their blood.”

Baker says he enjoys helping his customers achieve their goals with his products. “I really ride the product,” he says. “I’m not just in it to make money. If you want to ride, I’m the guy to help you do that.”

Anyone can be successful as long as what they’re selling is true and honest and positive, and as long as they respect people, Baker says. “I’m very concerned that not only do I win in the sale, but that the customer wins as well. I don’t want them to feel like they’ve been run over or gouged. I’m not ever going to do anything unethical. That’s how you lose.”

He says he has a good team of people working in the same direction with the same goals. He wants them to succeed, too.

“Our motorcycles are more than just motorcycles; they are relationships, unforgettable experiences and storytellers,” says sales associate Jeff Azcona.

“I graduated from TCU in May of 2012, (but) I feel like I never left the class-

room. What I’m learning you can’t learn in a book, movie or seminar. I’m learning the fundamental principles of how to treat people right while still being successful. Every great businessman at one time had a great mentor, and that’s what Michael is for me.

“I grew up around a Honda shop, cleaning toilets and assembling the motorcycles; before meeting him, owning my own motorcycle shop was just a fantasy. He has the tendency to pour his passion out in 50-foot waves that is impossible for others around him not to be splashed with inspiration. Try telling him he can’t do something and watch as he does it.”

What is it like being married to Mi-

chael? “When Michael is focused on anything, it is 110 percent,” Krystal says. “He is so passionate about everything he does. Sometimes his enthusiasm is difficult to contain; he literally is obsessed with everything motorcycles. The great thing is that he is happy to go to work every day, and he comes home happy. And who wouldn’t be? He gets to do something most men only dream of.”

It’s a dream Baker has had since forever. “Every day I get to do what I love. Every day I buy motorcycles, meet motorcycle riders and I’m part of an industry that has always fascinated me. For that I’m very grateful and feel like the luckiest guy in the world.”

Q: Motto?

A: Do right and sleep tight.

Q: Secret to your success?

A: Passion. I set myself up to succeed by buying lots of inventory. I’m ready to sell at all times. I’m very enthusiastic about motorcycles and how I treat my customers—the way I want to be treated. I have a refuse-to-lose attitude. I plan to make a mark in this industry.

Q: Leadership style?

A: I lead by example with honesty and never quitting. I’m a problem solver. I love the challenge of trying to fix what others think can’t be done. I’m not just the owner. I am working on bikes, buying and selling, promoting, marketing and always learning and trying to do better. I want my employees and kids to see me do right and be fair. Hopefully, that philosophy will roll over to them.

Q: Favorite back seat rider?

A: My wife. While we were at TCU, she told me that she knew where I could buy the bike of my dreams—a 1982 Harley Davidson Roadster, which I now own.

Q: Ride of a lifetime?

A: To the mountains of India.

Q: All time favorite movies?

A: Easy Rider and On Any Sunday

Q: Childhood motorcycle memory?

A: I got my first Harley—a 1972 Shortster—when I was around 10 years old. As a kid, I was getting to live my dream of being Easy Rider. One day while my brother and I were home with a babysitter, I got the bike out and put it in the yard to try and teach him how to ride. He ran straight into the fence, knocked his teeth out and put a hole in his bottom lip. I’ve never felt so bad in my life.

Q: Mentor?

A: Don Smith, former owner of multiple Harley dealerships. In my eyes, he did it right.

Q: Future plans?

A: Grow my business, take on other franchises and, hopefully, keep buying more bikes.

(left to right)- Michael Baker, owner, MJ Sales/ Royal Enfield of Fort Worth; Kevin Azcona, sales associate, MJ Sales/Royal Enfield of Fort Worth; Kevin Mahoney, president of Classic Motorworks, the U.S. importer of Royal Enfields.

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english tea party: fort Worth style

Warm, sunny days are arriving, so it’s just the time for a backyard tea party. Happily, two dear friends have arrived from jolly olde England to lend their British touch to this Fort Worth event.

Jennifer Aston-Mills and Tina Boughey are chefs and partners in Tasting England, a unique vacation cooking school and touring experience. Throwing a very British high tea is one of their specialties. My daughter-in-law, Ceara Byrd, gave it a whimsical touch with her luscious table décor. Altogether, it was a perfect blend of elegant, delicious and very proper English food and extravagant Yankee creativity. Here are authentic recipes from the old country for you to recreate and serve at your own Texas high tea. Visit fwtx.com for a guide to creating perfect tea sandwiches.

scones yield: about 20 scones

• 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/3 of a stick softened butter

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 9 ounces whole milk

• Preheat oven to 400º. Spray large baking sheet with non-stick coating.

Tip: If stretched for time, buy Central Market’s delicious scones – found in the bakery department.

1. In a large bowl, place flour and baking powder; add butter and rub in to breadcrumb stage. Stir in sugar. Add milk to beaten eggs. Remove and set aside two tablespoons of the egg mixture to glaze the scones later. Add remaining egg mixture to dry mixture and stir until you have a soft dough. It is better that the scone mixture is on the wet side, sticking to your fingers, as the scones will rise better. Turn dough onto a floured surface; flatten it out with your hand (or use a rolling pin) to a thickness of ¾ inch.

2. Use a 2-inch cutter to stamp out the dough by pushing the cutter straight down into dough then lifting it straight out. This ensures that the scones will rise evenly and keep their shapes. Push the remaining dough together and knead lightly, re-roll and cut out more scones. Arrange

scones on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with reserved beaten egg mixture.

3. Bake 10 – 15 minutes, until golden. Cool on a wired rack covered with a clean tea towel. Serve cut in half and filled with clotted cream and strawberry jam.

In England, there are two ways of assembling scones. In Devonshire, it is cream then jam and in Cornwall, the other way around. The dispute carries on. At teatime, scones are usually served after sandwiches. After the scones, one is usually offered a selection of little pastries.

Lemon posset shots a very oLd engLish pudding yield: about 20, 2-ounce shot glasses

• 1 pint double cream or heavy cream

• 3/4 cup sugar

• Zest and juice of 3 large lemons

• Fresh slices of strawberries or blueberries to decorate

1. Place cream, sugar and lemon zest in a saucepan. Over a low heat, slowly bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Turn the heat up a fraction, keeping the mixture simmering for 3 minutes, stirring all the time. If it starts to boil over, lift off the heat for a few seconds.

| by judie byrd | photography by jason kindig |

Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. For more information, go to judiebyrd.com. Thanks to Central Market for the brilliant groceries for our English tea.

Jennifer Aston-Mills and Tina Boughey (upper left) are chefs and partners in Tasting England. They helped us put together the perfect English Tea Party in Fort Worth style.

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Judie's daughter-in-law, Ceara Byrd, gave the party a whimsical touch with her luscious table décor. For more of Ceara Byrd’s creativity and passion, visit cearabyrd.com.

then remove paper liners and finish baking another 2 – 3 minutes or until golden and set.

Crème patisserie:

2. Turn off the heat and pour into a jug (or bowl) and cool until lukewarm. Mix in lemon juice and pour into shot glasses or small teacups. Leave in the fridge to set.

3. Decorate with fresh berries. The posset will keep in the fridge for two days without the fruit decoration.

Mini RaspbeRRy TaRTleTs

yield: 25 small tarts

This is your chance to use mini muffin tins or small tartlet pans.

pastry

• 1 heaped cup flour

• Pinch of salt

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 stick chilled butter, cubed

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water

Crème patissiere

• 2 eggs

• 1/8 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 7 ounces full-fat milk

To finish

• Approximately 3 or 4 raspberries per tart

• 3 tablespoons apricot jam mixed with a little water to glaze

pastry:

1. Preheat oven to 375º.

2. Place flour, salt and powdered sugar in the bowl of a food processor or a regular bowl. Add butter and process or rub in to breadcrumb stage. Mix egg yolk with water and pour, 1 tablespoon at a time, down the feed tube, processing just until dough forms a ball. Flatten dough into a disc and chill. Remove from fridge and roll out to line mini muffin tins. To keep the dough from rising during baking, place mini-muffin paper liners on top of each tart and fill with a few dried beans. Bake 8 minutes,

1. Place eggs, sugar, corn starch, vanilla and 1 tablespoon milk in a medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Heat remaining milk in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over egg mixture and whisk quickly until combined. Wash pan out and then pour in the mixture and heat over a medium heat until thickened, stirring all the time. Pour into a bowl to cool, place a piece of plastic wrap over top to stop a skin forming. Store in fridge if preparing earlier. You may need to whisk again before using.

To finish:

1. Assemble tarts by spooning crème patisserie into tart shells. Set three or four raspberries on top. Heat apricot jam until melted and runny, and brush over raspberries. Chill, uncovered, until time to serve.

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Mini TaRTleTs yield: about 25 tartlets

pastry

• Same as above

Filling

• 2 1/2 ounces heavy cream

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 1/2 ounces good quality dark chocolate, grated or finely chopped (we recommend Valrhona Chocolate, found at Central Market)

• Cocoa powder for dusting tarts

1. Bring cream to a boil. Place egg yolk in medium bowl and whisk in boiling cream. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Allow to cool until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Spoon into pastry shells. Chill tarts and then dust with cocoa powder.

Mini MeRingue Kisses

wiTh CReaM and Chopped pisTaChios

yield: 30 kisses

• 3 egg whites

• 1 1/4 cups sugar

• 5 ounces heavy cream, whipped stiff enough to pipe

• 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

1. Preheat oven to 275º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until you can turn the bowl over without meringue falling out. Using a teaspoon at a time, slowly whisk in the sugar, until all is incorporated

and meringue is stiff and shiny and stands in peaks. Place into a piping bag with either a plain or star tip and pipe the meringue mixture into tiny meringues on prepared baking sheet. Bake approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, turn off oven and leave to cool.

3. When oven is cool, remove kisses and store in an airtight container up to three days at room temperature, or freeze up to 2 months.

4. To assemble, place whipped cream into a piping bag. Pipe a little cream onto one meringue half and then sandwich together with another meringue. Place chopped pistachios in a flat bowl (or pie pan). After filling kisses, roll edges in pistachios to cover whipped cream.

ClassiC ViCtoria sponge sandwiCh

Yield: one 2-layer cake to serve 8

Cake

• 3/4 cup soft margarine

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 3 beaten eggs

• 1 1/4 cup self-rising flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder to assemble

• 6 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry jam

• Sugar to sprinkle over

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray 2, 8-inch cake pans with non-stick coating.

2. In a large bowl, put the margarine, sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder. Beat until well blended. Divide batter between prepared cake pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until well-raised and the tops of the sponges spring back when lightly pressed. Leave to cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn onto a cake rack; cover with a clean towel and leave to cool completely.

3. Place one cake on chosen plate or cake stand and spread with jam. Place remaining half on top and sprinkle with sugar. Note: If desired, cake can be completely frosted with sweetened whipped cream or frosting.

Taking tea is a quintessential English occasion. Afternoon tea is said to have been invented by Anna, wife of the seventh Duke of Bedford, around 1845. She felt a little peckish between breakfast and dinner. So Anna had tea and a little light refreshment in the afternoon. This was so enjoyed that Anna started to invite friends to join her. Soon London society was sipping tea, partaking of dainty sandwiches and little cakes and exchanging daily news.

Tasting England Touring Company

Nestled in the heart of Worcestershire, Tasting England invites you to experience a week of the best of English touring, cooking and eating. Jenny and Tina combine their joy and love for England with their passion for cooking and dining to create the perfect holiday culinary experience. For complete information, see tastingengland.co.uk.

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2014 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival

Fort Worth is a city rich with talent in the culinary arts. It’s time for the world to get a taste! The four-day festival honors the distinctive and diverse nature of Fort Worth’s culinary and beverage scene.

| by Alison Rich and Jennifer Casseday-Blair |

Set for March 27-30, 2014, the first annual Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival will infuse historic venues and homegrown flavor with celebrated local chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers into one taste-filled weekend.

The Festival focuses on three core factors: to promote—to bring national and regional attention to the Fort Worth food scene, as well as to assist in sustaining chefs, restaurants and the local ranching & farming community; to give back—to raise funds for local grant programs and culinary scholarships; to educate—to elevate the skills and culinary knowledge of the general consumer, and to provide internship experiences for those interested in pursuing a career in the culinary industry.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

Dawning of a Festival

A few words from the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival’s cofounder, Russell Kirkpatrick, about how it all came to be.

My first thoughts about a possible food and wine festival occurred several years ago in a field in Buffalo gap, texas. as i surveyed the scene for the annual Buffalo gap Wine and Food Summit, there was a recurring theme. i was there with our reata team as was Jon Bonnell, tim Love, Michael thomson and grady Spears. Our fine city was represented well in that red dirt 2 1/2 hours west of home. if people flocked to see these chefs here, why shouldn’t we highlight these talented individuals in Fort Worth? and that’s where it started.

Fast forward to March 2014. Plans have been made, committees have been formed, and events have been scheduled. the one thing that stays the same as it was a few years ago is the food. the participating chefs are the individuals that spend hours over hot stoves, weekends away from their family and friends, late nights and early mornings planning, preparing and prepping our next great meal. each and every one of them has given tirelessly to make Fort Worth a better place to live. they make it a better place for others to visit. they make it my home. they have made a dream that started in tom Perini’s field come true and for that, i will be forever grateful.

i’d also like to thank my beautiful wife, Jennifer. Without her, this festival may still very well be a bunch of crazy ideas that she has to listen to me babble about.

russell Kirkpatrick

Signature eventS

PAST EVENTS

Twenty at the Tower,

June

2 – July 29, 2013

Pop-up Restaurant on Throckmorton

For 20 amazing nights last summer, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation hosted visiting chefs to cook intimate dinners for 50 diners each night at the pop-up restaurant event, Twenty at the Tower. Iconic Fort Worth chefs such as Tim Love, Jon Bonnell and Blaine Staniford dazzled diners, and visiting chefs such as Matt McCallister, John Tesar and Jason Dady amazed us with fantastic flavors. The communal dining experience allowed diners to meet fellow food lovers and leave as friends.

Perfect Pairings, Oct. 15, 2013

City Club of Fort Worth

Last fall marked the first ever collaboration between two of Fort Worth’s favorite festivals in a one-of-a-kind evening of perfect culinary and musical pairings. Fort Worth Opera and Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival joined forces to present “Perfect Pairings,” an event designed to treat both aficionados of the culinary arts and entertainment lovers alike, to an evening proving great classical music, just like a fine wine, is the perfect complement to a delicious meal. FWOpera General Director Darren K. Woods, Fort Worth culinary favorite Chef Gilbert Rivera, and a guest sommelier designed a four-course tasting menu

inspired by the decadence and romance of Italy, featuring a perfectly paired trio of food, wine and song. From ravioli to Rossini and prosecco to Puccini, the evening’s experts detailed the connections between the cuisine and music while talented artists from the Fort Worth Opera Studio performed classic Italian arias.

UPCOMING EVENTS Kickoff Party

Attendees will whet their appetites for foodie festing at the inaugural Kickoff Party, where a dozen of Fort Worth’s most impressive chefs will prep tastings teamed with Texas-made craft beers, wines and spirits. Contributing chefs include Jon Bonnell (Bonnell’s and Waters), Terry Chandler (Fred’s Texas Cafe), Keith Hicks (Buttons), Mark Hitri (Billy Bob’s Texas), Lanny Lancarte (Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana), Tim Love (Lonesome Dove), Molly McCook (Ellerbe Fine Foods), Dena Peterson (Café Modern), Juan Rodriguez (Reata), Blaine Staniford (Grace), Michael Thomson (Michaels) and Donatella Trotti (Nonna Tata). Texas country artist

Stoney LaRue will serve up the live tunes.

Thursday, March 27

Billy Bob’s Texas at 250 Rodeo Plaza 7–9 p.m. / $65

Grand Tasting

A spirited affair of epic proportions, this one boasts upwards of 100 wineries, craft breweries and distilleries — including local darlings Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. and Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co., which will both host a lounge. Many of the area’s most famous chefs (John Tesar of Spoon, Tom Perini of Perini Ranch Steakhouse and Matt McCallister of FT33, to mention just a sprinkling), restaurateurs and food artisans will round out this event’s exceptionally grand crew.

Friday, March 28

Renaissance Worthington Hotel at 200 Main St.

7–11 p.m. / $125

Tastes of the World: An Epicurean

Stroll Through the Arts

Trot the gourmand globe — Fort Worth-style — at Tastes of the World, a progressive lunch designed with fine-art buffs in mind. Guests will sip on rare vinos and indulge in exquisite cuisine while viewing exclusive performances by the city’s foremost talent troupes. And with just 150 seats to be had, this gastronomic tour de force is an especially rare treat.

Saturday, March 29

Bass Performance Hall at 555 Commerce St. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. / $500

Burgers, Brews and Blues

Ticket holders will boogie the evening away at one of the most “Fort Worthy” outdoor venues in town: the historic Edwards Ranch. Twenty-six craft breweries (including locally born and bred Rahr & Sons and Martin House) will tap a wellspring of thirst-busting suds, while 13 big-name burger joints like

Fred’s, Tommy’s and Dutch’s will chef up their signature sliders. (Carnivores — and napkins — definitely required!) A bevy of live blues bands add a third layer of irresistible flavor. The VIP admission gains attendants reserved seating and early entreé.

Saturday, March 29

Edwards Ranch/Heart of the Ranch at 500 Clearfork Main St.

5–9 p.m. / $60 or $75 (VIP)

Sip + Savor

Drinks meet eats at this taste-trying utopia, where wines, craft beers and other exotic elixirs pair with petite bites from Fort Worth’s most ravedabout new eateries like Velvet Taco and Little Lilly Sushi. This is the perfect chance to rub elbows with Cowtown’s most notable culinary pros — and score some takeaway tips for your own kitchen adventures in the process.

Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30

Renaissance Worthington Hotel at 200 Main St.

11 a.m.–2 p.m. / $75 per day

Meals On Wheels for Meals On Wheels

The final credits for this year’s Food + Wine Fest will roll at Meals on Wheels for Meals on Wheels, starring 12 of North Texas’ tasty, famed food trucks — including Taco Heads, Daddy Bob’s Smokewagon and Salsa Limon. Also headlining this drive-in dining experience: live musical acts and old-fashioned chuck wagons — aka, the original rolling restaurants. A “movable feast” with a philanthropic mission, it benefits Meals On Wheels Inc. of Greater Tarrant County.

Sunday, March 30

Coyote Drive-In at 223 N.E. 4th St. 3–5 p.m. / $50

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Commemorative Cookbook

For the first time, the area’s finest and most beloved chefs (and the foodies who love them) will unite in Fort Worth for a long weekend of truly extraordinary cuisine.

The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival honors the distinctive nature of Fort Worth cooking, food, beverage and culinary traditions in a multi-day festival highlighting gastronomy diversity in Fort Worth and North Texas. It will bring national and regional attention to the Fort Worth food scene and assist in sustaining chefs, restaurants and the local ranching and farming community.

To celebrate the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival’s inaugural event, Fort Worth, Texas magazine is publishing a commemorative cookbook, highlighting favorite recipes submitted by the chefs as well as wine pairings, chef profiles and other foodie features.

Here are some reasons you must get your copy today:

• The book features more than 100 pages of heavy gloss paper with large colorful photos of every recipe submitted by participating chefs. If you dribble a little sauce on your pages, it’s easy cleanup.

• It has been assembled with recipes that are served up in the chefs’ well-known restaurants. So you can attempt to create your favorite restaurant dishes at home.

• Recipes range from simple to complex. Depending on the occasion, you can whip up a quick Heirloom Tomato Salad or impress dinner guests with Duck Fat Poached Hamchi and Crepinette.

• There’s a nice little sub-section on building the perfect burger. Festival chefs chime in on how they build burgers at their restaurants that keep guests coming back for more.

• Most recipes are accompanied with wine pairings provided by local wine experts.

• Mini-interviews with chefs about their most utilized tools of the trade help home chefs stock their kitchens with what they need to cook like the pros.

• The book provides a snapshot of the current area distilleries and breweries. From Firestone and Robertson TX Whiskey to Rahr & Sons Ugly Pug, we’ve got you covered with local libations.

• Our extensive index allows you to search the book by recipe, chef or restaurant.

• Ten percent of the proceeds from every cookbook sold goes to our friends at the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation, who work to raise funds for local grant programs and culinary sponsorships.

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Commemorative Cookbook $19.95

Order your copy at fwtx.com/cookbookFW or by calling 817.560.6111.

Cookbooks also available at local stores and many of the featured restaurants.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

Participating Chefs

Graham Dodds | Hibiscus

John Tesar | Spoon

Jeff Harris | AF+B

Marcus Paslay | Clay Pigeon Mark Hitri | Billy Bob’s Jason Dady | Multiple San Antonio Restaurants

Jerrett Joslin | The Wild Mushroom

Kevin Martinez | Tokyo Café Scott Gottlich | Bijoux

Andre Natera | Pyramid Restaurant & Bar

Matt McCallister | FT33

Gwin Grimes | Artisan Baking Co.

Tim Love | Lonesome Dove/The Woodshed/ Love Shack

Michael Thompson | MiCHAeLS Juan Rodriguez | Reata

Gerard Thompson | Rough Creek Lodge Tom Perini | Perini Ranch Molly McCook | ellerbe

A Solid FoundAtion

Lanny Lancarte | Lanny’s Alta Cocina Jon Bonnell | Bonnell’s/Waters

Dena Petersen | The Modern

Festival’s Executive Committee

hen it comes to finely wrought cuisine, any chef worth his or her salt will tell you: It’s great base ingredients that separate the culinary wheat from the chaff. As it happens, that same line of thinking also applies to this year’s food fest. The nonprofit fortifying the festival — and the sole benefactor of the four-day event — the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation was formed to support gastronomic endeavors by creating grants and scholarships for local farmers, students and entrepreneurs. Its longterm goal, says festival executive director and co-founder Russell Kirkpatrick, is to host three or four events annually, the festival being one of them.

*Troy

*Julie

*Teresa Salazar – Republic National Distributing

Jon Bonnell – Bonnell’s and Waters

*Crystal Vastine – Fort Worth Foodie

June

Robert Skufka – Republic National Distributing

Gwin Grimes – Artisan Baking

*Signifies Executive Chairpersons

“Our thought was to highlight Fort Worth, highlight the talent that’s in Fort Worth and in North Texas and create a culinary bastion right here. We really want to keep the money here and make an impact,” said Kirkpatrick, assistant general manager at Reata and the brainchild behind the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. (And just in case you’re wondering, the first-ever event is anything but half-baked: It’s been in the making for the past 2 ½ years, with things really stirring up over the past 18 months.)

The foundation’s primary goal, Kirkpatrick explains, is three-fold — the first of which is instituting a series of culinary scholarships for local high school students to attend culinary school or to earn a restaurant management degree, with the stipulation that they return to a Fort Worth hotel, restaurant or kitchen when they graduate and work locally for at least a

couple of years. The second component is to set up a series of grants for “really anything that can enhance the culinary industry in Fort Worth,” Kirkpatrick said. “It could be a farmer who needs that last piece of equipment or a craft brewer who needs that last piece of startup capital.” The third element is yet to be determined, he says. “There are some really cool long-term goals that I would love to see the foundation contribute to,” he said, like beefing up the infrastructure of the local farmers market. A brick-and-mortar structure that’s open seven days a week and that would supply fresh, locally sourced produce and other ingredients — for both kitchen pros and regular Joes alike — “would be incredible,” Kirkpatrick said.

Kirkpatrick and his fellow foodie fans have high hopes that this year’s feast fest will raise enough dough to do just that. In fact, ever since he added the foundational responsibilities to his (already full) plate, Kirkpatrick has been hankering for more. It’s his appetite for helping others — for giving back to the city that’s pointed so many opportunities his way — that prompted Kirkpatrick to add yet another culinary toque to his repertoire.

“I’ve always seen the second part of my career as some way to give back. I was looking at my retirement years as a way of finding a niche where I could work in a nonprofit realm,” he said. “As the festival started taking shape in my head, I thought, ‘I know food, I know wine.’ What if I could find a way to give back through food and wine? That’s really how the foundation was born.”

20 Oldest

Restaurants in Fort Worth

| by Celestina Blok | photography by Jason Kindig |

The failure rate for restaurants is 60 percent within the first three years. It’s a wonder how any make it to a decade, or in the case of our city’s oldest establishments, to 80 and beyond. While the clamor over each flashy new eatery is near deafening, let’s not forget about our city’s truly historic gems, some of which have been feeding us for generations. There might have been an ownership or location change or two, but be it for their comfort cuisine, welcoming service or atmospheres that make us feel at home, these restaurants have stood the test of time.

Mama’s Pizza – 1968

Founded on East Rosedale near the Texas Wesleyan campus, Mama’s came from a Connecticut native with a Naples-born mother — but she wasn’t the “Mama” everybody knew. It was owner Ed Stebbins’ motherin-law, who joined the team in 1970, who took orders from behind the counter for more than 15 years. The Farkas family eventually took over and added several locations, many of which closed in the 1980s. Longtime worker Jordan Scott inherited the lone Berry Street location and is now Mama’s president. While the Rosedale original is gone, the Mama’s legend continues today via several franchised locations.

mamaspizza.net

Paris

Coffee Shop–1926 The historic hangout’s name came from its original owner, Vic Paris, who sold the restaurant to Gregory Smith not long after opening. Today Greg’s son Mike, owner and pie-maker, can be found roaming the restaurant catching up with regulars. The Smith family’s longtime, highly lauded breakfast and lunch café has been featured in the New York Times, in published travel guides and on the Food Network for its classic coconut meringue pie.

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

The Original Mexican Eats Cafe–1926

The 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt ate here so frequently during his visits to Fort Worth that a menu item was named for him. It offers one beef taco, one cheese enchilada and one bean chalupa, topped with two sunnyside-up eggs, if desired. Originally opened by the Pineda family, The Original is now owned by Robert Self, who added partially covered patio dining in 2013. And while everything here seems to be covered in cheese sauce or chile con carne, the allure of no-frills TexMex and quality margaritas still draws crowds.

4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817.738.6226, originalmexicaneatscafe.com

Carshon’s Deli–1928

Opened by Jewish immigrant David Carshon, originally in partnership with Morris Chicotsky’s Houston Street meat market downtown, the deli has changed locations a couple of times but is still the only kosher deli in Fort Worth. Popular and unique menu items are split pea and matzo ball soups, polish sausage, smoked trout and the strawberry delight pie with sweet crumble topping.

3133 Cleburne Road, Fort Worth, 817.923.1907, carshonsdeli.com

Arlington Steak House-1931

Our lone entry outside of Fort Worth proper, the Arlington Steak House has a storied history dating back to its days as the Triangle Inn when the restaurant was a hoppin’ stop for gamblers visiting the nearby Top O’ Hill Terrace casino, now the Arlington Baptist College. In 2013 the steak house received a historical marker from the Arlington Landmark Preservation Commission and is recognized for its homemade “hot rolls” and chicken fried steak, serving both since 1931.

1724 W. Division St., Arlington, 817.275.7881, thearlingtonsteakhouse.com

Bailey’s Barbecue–1931

J.T. Bailey worked as a Navy cook before he opened his namesake downtown barbecue shack in the same tiny red brick building it still sits in today. The lunch-only spot is now run by his grandniece, Brenda Phifer, and she knows her customers, mostly downtown workers, like to get in and out. She keeps the ordering line quick and efficient. The un-spiced, oak-smoked beef is served sliced or chopped on soft buns and then packed into brown paper sacks. There’s always a daily special that comes with chips and a drink, and smoked sausage, smoked turkey and spicy pulled pork are also available. Phifer says while competition is fierce, she hopes to carry on the Bailey’s legacy for another 20 or 30 years.

826 Taylor St., Fort Worth, 817.335.7469

Kincaid’s–1946

This one’s tricky because while Charles Kincaid established his grocery and meat market in 1946, hamburgers weren’t sold until 1964. O.R. Gentry, Kincaid’s longtime meat cutter, purchased the grocer-turned-hamburger grill in 1967. Business rapidly grew, and now there are six locations slinging Kincaid’s award-wining burgers, including the Camp Bowie Boulevard original.

Multiple locations, kincaidshamburgers.com

Riscky’s–1927

Riscky’s original Azle Avenue location is still operating after four generations of family ownership, starting with Mary and Joe Riscky, Polish immigrants who opened Riscky’s Grocery & Market, serving barbecue lunch specials. Today there are six barbecue locations, a burger joint and a steakhouse, which exists in the former Theo’s Saddle Sirloin Inn in the Stockyards. The saloon and inn establishment was built in the 1920s and is historically known for introducing Fort Worth diners to calf fries. The fries were kept on the menu when the Riscky family took over in 1993.

Multiple locations, risckys.com

M&M Steak House–1971

Twenty years earlier in 1951, M&M Steak House originally opened as Papa Joe’s, serving the same rib-eye steaks and calf fries the obscurely located restaurant is known for today. When the original owner passed, the name was changed, according to a longtime cook who’s been grilling steaks in the location for 44 years. Today the dark and dusty dive is owned by Keith Kidwell, who also owns Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen. With walls covered in taxidermy, neon-lit beer signs and a jukebox of old Country and Western hits, M&M is destination dining strictly for patrons in the know.

1106 N.W. 28th St., Fort Worth, 817.624.0612

Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen–1953

Open only Wednesday through Sunday for dinner, Margie’s is Fort Worth’s oldest Italian eatery, boasting “indoor plumbing and air condition” (not conditioning) on outdoor signage. Margie was Margie Walters, who was born in Florence, Italy, and opened the restaurant with her mother and brother after moving to Fort Worth in 1951. She passed away in 1991, and today the pizza and pasta joint, located far down Camp Bowie West, is owned by M&M Steakhouse owner Keith Kidwell, who bought the place with the late Paul Willis, founder of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

9805 Camp Bowie W. Blvd., Fort Worth, 817.244.4301 margiesitaliankitchen.com

George’s Specialty Foods–1951

George Phiripes’ Greek eatery still exists in the same location near the Trinity River where he opened more than 60 years ago, and not much has changed with regard to atmosphere or nearby development. His son Nick now owns the place, which is part restaurant and part mini grocer, selling Mediterranean goods like jarred olives, olive oils, feta cheese and phyllo dough. Open for daytime dining only, the small café with a handful of outdoor tables is known for its gyro sandwiches and Greek salads, which come substantially topped with sliced gyro meat or chicken and a side of pita bread and dill dipping sauce.

4424 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 817.737.0414

Mexican Inn Cafe–1936

Big-time gambler Tiffin Hall opened Mexican Inn in downtown Fort Worth at the corner of 5th and Commerce streets, serving Tex-Mex on the first floor and gambling on the second. It was the cash from the card games that kept the eatery afloat until Hall built his empire and opened more locations. The kingpin passed away in 1973, and the restaurant was later purchased by the same group that owns Spring Creek Barbeque and Shady Oak Barbeque & Grill. Ground masa is used to make soft, hot and fresh corn tortillas and addicting crispy fried corn chips that no doubt play a role in the restaurant’s decades of success.

Multiple locations, mexicaninncafe.com

Angelo’s Bar-B-Que–1958

What started as a four-table restaurant more than 50 years ago has grown into an institution of Texas barbecue and a destination for many out-of-towners. Angelo George’s son Skeet and grandson Jason now run his namesake barbecue joint, and they can usually be found seated to the right of the bar with regulars who’ve been visiting for decades. Angelo passed in 1997 and was known for always entertaining his guests, including casino giant Benny Binion, who apparently once tried to lure Angelo to Vegas to open a Texas barbecue joint. The story goes that Angelo said no, asking where he would find enough hickory wood in the desert.

2533 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 817.332.0357, angelosbbq.com

Cattlemen’s Steak House–1947

Founder Jessie Roach decided to give up his career in insurance for a life in the restaurant business, having secured prime real estate (initially for an insurance office) in the bustling Fort Worth Stockyards. Cattlemen’s started out as a café and then added barbecue before finally morphing into a prime steak house. Roach, who passed in 1988, also owned The Farmer’s Daughter and other Cattlemen’s locations in Dallas and Arlington, but the Stockyards original is the only one that remains.

2458 N. Main St., Fort Worth, cattlemenssteakhouse.com

The Smoke Pit–1953

It wasn’t until 1967 when Betty Mullins took over the Smoke Pit from a family member that the windowless Trinity River-side shack started gaining a reputation for not only its ’cue, but its “scenery” too. Mullins ran the restaurant with her five beautiful daughters, and clientele included everyone from blue-collar workers to police officers and politicians. Mullins passed in 1993, and the Smoke Pit’s current owners still cater to a largely male crowd, banking on cold beer, barbecue and buxom waitresses.

2401 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth, 817.222.0455, thesmokepitcatering.com

This regional burger chain’s longtime Fort Worth location reaches the 50-year mark this year. Named for founder Harold Griffin, whose grandchildren now run the business, Griff’s restaurants were built in A-frame-designed structures with “Griffy,” the red-and-white striped cartoon clown mascot, adorning exterior signage as well as Styrofoam drink cups and French fry bags. Buns are grill-toasted, and the burgers have been greasy long before greasy burgers became nostalgic and old-school cool.

4224 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.534.8222, griffshamburgers.com

Sammie’s Bar-B-Q – 1946

Sammie Norwood opened his barbecue joint on Belknap Street in the parking lot of where the current location exists today. In the early days, the restaurant offered curbside service. Ownership has changed hands a time or two, and now Bobby Platt, whose dad purchased Sammie’s in 1973, is running things and keeps cooking methods and recipes true to the style the restaurant was founded on. Oak wood is cured for a year before it’s used to smoke spice-rubbed meats, and the barbecue sauce is still thin and vinegary. Note that Friday and Saturday offer all-you-can-eat catfish.

3801 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth, 817.834.1822, sammiesbarbque.com

Zeke’s Fish & Chips–1971

Rare birds who’ve never frequented Zeke’s for its flaky, white Icelandic cod, thickly crusted with a hearty, buttery, pancake-esque batter, should know that Friday night is about to get insane. Lines form well out the front door during the Lenten season as folks flock to get their fish and chips on. Owner Mark Lidell, who’s run Zeke’s with his family for more than four decades, can be found supervising cooked-to-order dishes (expect to wait at least 15 minutes on a normal night), including fried oysters and sweet corn nuggets, button mushrooms and cornmeal-coated zucchini slices.

5920 Curzon Ave., Fort Worth, 817.731.3321, zekesfishandchips.net

Ol’ South Pancake House–1962

We still remember when the popular Sunday morning breakfast joint was filled with a haze of cigarette smoke. Those days are long gone, but the sweet and lemony Dutch babies, buttermilk short stacks and friendly service remain the same. The legendary Van Cliburn was one of the 24-hour pancake palace’s most famed regulars. Owned by Rex Benson, whose father opened the place, and the Brozgold family, the restaurant still generates substantial crowds seeking hotcakes and hot coffee.

1509 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, olsouthpancakehouse.com

Joe T. Garcia’s–1935

Originally opened as Joe’s Bar-B-Q and seating only 16, Joe T. Garcia’s now serves around 2,000 when the house is full. Jessie and Joe T. Garcia first owned a tiny grocery store at the same location, where local workers from the nearby meatpacking houses would visit for lunchmeats and sandwich items. Joe’s barbecue was cooked in a charcoal pit, but it was the enchilada and taco plates that later drew crowds, including the likes of Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Construction on the worldfamous patio wasn’t started until 1970, which included a pool Garcia’s grandchildren grew up swimming in. 2201 N. Commerce St., Fort Worth, 817.626.4356, joets.com

Wail Majeed’s house and Jennifer Johns’ house are just more than 9 miles and 20 minutes apart, but for a period of time this year, they’ll be in the same neighborhood.

Majeed’s house is Villa Quantum, a modern-style home being built on a lot overlooking the golf course at 6805 St. Andrews Court in Mira Vista. Johns’ house is the Ronald McDonald House just off 8th Avenue in Fort Worth, next to Cook Children’s Medical Center.

They are connected through the Modern Tour in Mira Vista planned for later in the spring. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to support the Ronald McDonald House. But there are other benefits to being associated with a Fort Worth, Texas magazine home tour. Johns has been involved before and says raising visibility and awareness is the major benefit.

“People who live in Fort Worth may have heard of the Ronald McDonald House, but they don’t really know what we do,” Johns said. “They don’t know what services we provide to families.” It requires a large number of volunteers to staff a home tour, and some of those people transition into direct service with RMH.

Majeed’s Villa Quantum is a 7,900-square-foot house being built amid the generally traditional homes in Mira Vista. It takes its name from a painted stone in the ground just outside the front entrance. This is the quantum point — and all the home’s interior walls radiate out from it.

Ken Schaumberg, a highly experienced architect who is principal at Schaumberg Architects, says this is the first time he’s ever seen this concept — radiating from a single point. He and Majeed are friends and former professional colleagues and worked on the design and production drawings together, he said.

Designing and building a home — melding all participants’ ideas into a single plan — can be stressful, and that is why Majeed wanted Schaumberg involved. He had seen him in action when they worked on several Mira Vista homes years ago.

“I was intrigued by his liaison with clients to develop building

Modern in Mira Vista

A home that supports Ronald McDonald House

| by Paul K. Harral |

programs to design their dream homes. Ken not only possesses natural design talent, but also has skills to deal with all sorts of personalities,” Majeed said. “I felt he was the perfect person to develop a building program for my wife and me to co-design Villa Quantum, my family’s future home.”

Schaumberg says modern is his favorite design style. “Modern is very, very timeless,” he said. “If you look at the stuff Albert Komatsu did in the ’60s over in Shady Oaks, it’s very good today. You look at some of the houses built beside it, and they are very dated.”

Modern or traditional style is immaterial to Johns. Her interest is in design that furthers the mission of her passion. Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth opened the doors on a major expansion last September, adding 20 family rooms and additional living space and laundry facilities. RMH can now serve 58 families.

The house provides shelter for the families of sick children who are undergoing treatment at Cook Children’s and other Fort Worth hospitals. There’s a nominal charge of $20 a night, but no one recommended by medical social workers at the hospitals is turned away if there is space. Families may pay on a sliding scale or even nothing at all.

“We try to provide all the comforts of home with lodging included. Our families find great support from one another as they are visiting with one another and becoming acquainted. You don’t see that in a hotel,” Johns said. “We like to take care of the families so that they can take care of their children.”

About 7 percent of the annual budget comes from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater North Texas. “They are a wonderful corporate partner,” Johns said. Foundations, corporations and individual donations locally underwrite everything else.

For more information on the Ronald McDonald House, visit rmhfw.org. For more information on Villa Quantum, visit villaquantum.com. The site is still under construction, but you can view renderings by selecting “View Designs.”

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Golden blossoms

Gladney Center for Adoption Celebrates the Golden Anniversary of Blossoms in the Dust Luncheon, Style Show & Bazaar.

| by Gail bennison |

For more than 125 years, Gladney Center for adoption in fort Worth has been a pioneer and leader, improving the lives of children, adoptive families and birth parents. In its history, the Center has placed more than 28,000 children, domestic and international, in loving homes and assisted 37,000 birth parents.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of “Blossoms in the Dust,” a unique luncheon and style show that features Gladney parents walking the runway with their adopted children. The public event, hosted by the Greater Fort Worth Gladney Family Association, will be held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel Ballroom on Thursday, March 27. The bazaar begins at 9:30 a.m. with luncheon seating at 11:15 a.m. Gladney will honor Ellen Hunt, Gladney adoptive parent and longtime GFA member, with the prestigious Leslie Amend Award for her dedication and passionate service to the Fort Worth GFA.

“The Gladney Center is so thankful for our Gladney Family Association,” said Frank Garrott, president of the Gladney Center. “We could not accomplish our mission without these wonderful volun-

teers. They are the agency’s hands, voice and heart, and they help make Gladney’s mission come true for children all around the world.”

Much has changed since that first luncheon 50 years ago. There was no international adoption program. Now, children and families from all over the globe provide one of the most compelling aspects of the fashion show. Children from China, Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Russia and other countries strut down the runway next to a friend born in America.

Gladney’s New Beginnings, created in 2000, is one of its fastest-growing programs. The Center assists the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Oklahoma Department of Human Services in finding permanent homes for

children currently living in foster care. Gladney is one of the very few adoption agencies that can place children directly into foster homes instead of the traditional foster-to-adopt programs. New Beginnings serves families who are able to provide homes for a child currently in state foster care and available for straight adoption; an older child, 5 years and older, available for adoption; or a medically challenged child.

There is no fee for families who adopt a child waiting in foster care. Fees for an older child or a medically challenged child are largely underwritten by Gladney fundraising efforts.

“Gladney families attend a three-day Parent Adoption Training course before they are approved for adoption so each

Edna Gladney at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe circa 1940s

Bert Thompson, 2014 Race Chair and Family

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family understands completely what children in foster care have experienced, proven parenting methods for children that have experienced abuse and are going through grief and loss issues, as well as the process of adopting through the state foster care system,” said Tanya Houk, New Beginnings director. “Once the family has been approved for adoption and they have been selected to adopt a child or sibling group, the parents must attend the Pathways training, which is a two-day program that is an extension of the original training and allows the parents to ask more detailed questions.”

Gladney offers Hope Family Support Services, a monthly support group. They also offer a moms’ coffee night once a month and Aunt Edna’s Closet, which provides material items to families receiving placement faster than expected. “For families that do not live near Gladney, we locate support services in their area,” Houk added.

Fort Worth high school senior Krystin Metz was given her own new beginnings through Gladney’s program. She will be a featured speaker at the Blossoms in the Dust luncheon.

Krystin was born into a home where drugs, prostitution and arrests were the accepted norm and an environment that encouraged sexual and physical abuse of children. “A setting where the worst of criminal activity became the best I could hope for,” Krystin said. “Neglect was a constant fact of life, and I was picked on by other children for being smelly and wearing dirty clothes. I was left alone at home to eat cold green beans out of cans. Drug use was so rampant in my home that getting me to school was not possible many days.” As a child, Krystin was beaten and constantly threatened to be turned over to Child Protective Services. “The sexual abuse began as my mother tried to involve me in her prostitution,” Krystin said. “This was my childhood. These

horrible incidences are a few examples of what was the norm of my life and the experiences I came to accept as my world view. My current life is something I could never have dreamed of as a child. Now I live in a wonderful place of love, support and encouragement.”

Roger and Michelle Metz adopted Krystin a few days shy of her 18th birthday. She went from visiting her father in jail once a month to a loving stable family. “My biggest adjustment was the freedom to be a normal teenager,” she said. “Sometimes I felt a self-imposed pressure to earn my new life. As I became more comfortable in my family’s acceptance, I began to realize what I had been missing my entire life.”

So far, Krystin has been accepted to Texas Tech, Baylor and Southwestern As-

semblies of God universities and is waiting on her first-choice state school, which is Texas A&M.

She says that there is no doubt that she will achieve her goals in life.

“We absolutely loved working with Gladney to find our special child, and by becoming her forever family, change her future for good,” said Michelle Metz. “Everyone was so caring and very professional and not only helped us through the process and the waiting, but also through the tears and the joy.”

Blossoms in the Dust is open to the public, and tickets are available by contacting nonya.jordan@gladney.org. Proceeds benefit the Gladney Center for Adoption.

For more information about Gladney, visit gladney.org.

The Gladney event features a unique luncheon and style show where Gladney parents walk the runway with their adopted children.

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In January, PG a G olfer J.J. Henry H eard about Granbury teenaG er b ri GG s b erry w H o is fi GH tin G a rare immune deficiency condition.

Berry had a bone marrow transplant on Feb. 27, which was preceded by a round of chemotherapy.

A story like this is important to Henry, who founded the Henry House Foundation in 2006. The mission of the nonprofit organization is to generate public awareness and to support communitybased programs that focus on the health care and well being of children in the community. The foundation funds specific, tangible projects initiated by

children’s medical and support services and organizations in Fort Worth and Southern New England.

Henry discovered that despite dealing with a condition that makes Berry’s daily life incredibly challenging, the local youth is a skilled golfer and huge fan of pro golf. So the Henry House Foundation flew Berry and his father to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., for a week to take part in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Berry enjoyed a round of golf with Henry and Wade Bowen, caddied for Henry at Torrey Pines, and met and dined with some of the PGA Tour’s finest players. —FWTX Staff

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Plateful of Memories

| by heywood | illustration by charles Marsh |

I found out several weeks ago that thIs Issue of the MagazIne would Include a segMent about soMe of the restaurants In fort worth that have been around quIte awhIle. That got me reminiscing about the places I frequented growing up that wound up shutting down for one reason or another. Of course, Joe T. Garcia’s is not one of them, but I bring it up because it had such an impact on my early life. Back in the ’50s, my friend’s dad took a few of us third graders to a Fort Worth Cats game. After the game, we drove over to Joe T’s to eat. It was the first time I’d ever been to a

Mexican restaurant. This might be hard to believe, but the dining area was just one small dimly lit room. Its gradual expansion to the Oklahoma border began years later.

My friend’s dad ordered for us and, unfortunately, the first thing I tried was a plate of the refried beans. I hated them. I didn’t take another bite of anything else because I assumed it would be just as bad. It would be a long time before I returned. However, despite my dislike of Mexican food, dining out with the family started to include frequent visits to the El Chico on Berry Street near TCU. My order was always the same: a chicken sandwich. I was in my early teens before I had the guts to take my first bite of an enchilada.

All of us have periods of our life that we regret. Mine will always be those 14 years I missed out on all those enchiladas. Thousands went uneaten because of me. Anyway, most of my buddies and I wound up becoming fixtures at that particular El Chico throughout the ’60s and ’70s. For some reason, I also didn’t like pizza the first time I tried it. But that changed in a hurry. I don’t even think we had a pizza joint in Fort Worth until the mid-’60s. The first one I recall was a Pizza Inn on University Drive right about where the Hoffbrau is now. I became a regular there too.

There were other family favorites. One was Zuider Zee, a great seafood restaurant that was in the space currently occupied by Michael’s Cuisine Restaurant. I didn’t

appreciate the food back then, but I loved those tiny oyster crackers. They were just perfect for pelting my annoying little sister.

Then there was The Farmer’s Daughter, which was a little more upscale. It abutted the old Parkaire Drive-In on University Drive. I only got to go there a couple of times because my parents were pretty sure that I would embarrass them...again.

Of course, barbecue was always a big part of everybody’s diet. The first barbecue restaurant I remember was Jetton’s, which at that time was located in the medical district. The sliced beef was supposedly LBJ’s favorite. I can still see all that sawdust on the floor. It came up over your shoes. Angelo’s had it too. For whatever reason, city officials made all the barbecue joints get rid of it. There’s no telling the number of car keys and the total amount of loose change owners discovered once they’d sifted through all that old sawdust. Probably even found a couple of guys that had passed out the night before.

When I started going to college, I began to discover the “crash and burn” joints. These were the places you went when you were finally ready to admit to yourself that the fun for the evening was really over. I had two favorites: the Toddle House by TCU and Rockyfellers on Camp Bowie.

Breakfast was king at the Toddle House. My favorite was the hash browns. They’d pour the potato buds in an old piston ring and fry them up crisp on the grill. Rockyfellers was famous for their little hamburgers. They were great. And if you frequented those places during the same hours I did, in all likelihood you were either going to see a sunrise or a fistfight.

As I got older and could sometimes afford to go to a really nice place, my first choice was usually The Carriage House, located on the corner of Merrick and Camp Bowie. It was a great place to take a girl you were either trying to impress or beg for forgiveness. It had a neat main dining area and this unique private area in the back, which seemed to be especially accommodating to wealthy gentlemen and their nieces. To this day, I have no idea why it closed.

I had other favorites, too. In particular, Massey’s, Dos Hermanos, Topsy’s and Under the Tower.

A whole article could be devoted to Carlson’s Drive-In, but I’m going to leave that to Bud Kennedy because he’s probably the only one that could do it justice. They’re all gone now, and I miss them.

But at least we still got Joe T.’s. And as much as I like their margaritas, I also go there because they make my favorite side dish better than anybody else. Yep. Refried beans.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

11 a.m. Silent Auction New and Gently Used Designer and Vintage Handbags Noon Luncheon

12:30 p.m.

A conversation with Karen Katz Interviewed by Elaine Agather Managing Director, JP Morgan Private Bank

Shady Oaks Country Club

320 Roaring Springs Road Fort Worth, Texas 76114

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Proceeds bene t the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Education Program

For more information please call (817) 336-4475

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It’s Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Time

| by Russell Kirkpatrick |

QuITe some TIme ago, I was crazy enough to download a free countdown timer. Since then, I have been able to simply click and see the exact number of weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds until the inaugural Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival kicks off on Thursday, March 27, at Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky-tonk.

It’s surreal when you start to see those months turn into weeks and then when it’s even easier to refer to the remaining time in days. This journey began so long ago that I really can’t say when it was any more. The roller coaster of emotions that has accompanied this trip will be something that I will have with me forever.

I won’t let this festival define me, but it certainly encompasses a certain part of my life that I will be forever proud of.

Twenty seconds of insane courage, that’s what she says got the ball rolling. My wife, Jennifer, is not only my biggest supporter, but she also knows the right way to push me. In We Bought a Zoo, widowed dad Benjamin Mee, played by Matt Damon, is working to instill a sense of courage and adventure in his children. He sums this philosophy up by saying to his son, “All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, and I promise you, something great will come of it.”

Jen has adopted that philosophy, and we refer to it often. I have used up more than my share of insane courage over the last few years while planning this festival. I had to sell the idea to my boss, my peers, my competitors and my friends and family. The magical thing about selling this idea was the overwhelming support that people had for it. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to become friends with people that I have admired for years. I’ve had the chance to work with

some of the most dedicated and talented people in Fort Worth to collectively put together what I think is an amazing festival. I’ve always been a believer in surrounding myself with people who know more than I do, and if there is ever a time that this is true, now is that time.

I’ve been able to work alongside people that I admire and look up to. Jon Bonnell, Fritz and Erin Rahr, Adam Jones—the list could go on for what seems like forever. Dallas chefs such as Matt McCallister, John Tesar and Steven Pyles have volunteered to help out as well, building a bridge between these two great North Texas food cities that will continue to grow stronger through the years. So many people have put forth so much time and effort over the last few years that words will never be able to repay the gratitude that I have for all of their work.

I’ve been asked

frequently why I thought a festival would be a good idea. Honestly, I can’t give an accurate answer to that question. I tend to have a lot of ideas. Some good, and a lot…not so good. The exciting change that has occurred within the Fort Worth restaurant scene has contributed so much to the overall excitement for the festival. I hope the festival serves as a call to arms for Fort Worth food lovers. There are so many insanely talented people here in the food community that will have an opportunity to shine. Farmers, chefs, restaurateurs, craft brewers, etc. They’ll all be there. Now, we just need for the public to buy into the vision. I will personally be at every event. So if you see me, say hello. I’d love to tell you about ’em. Cheers!

Cowboy Cooking

As I wAs brushIng my horse At the Fort worth stoCk show thIs mornIng and running my hands over Royal’s hair, I started thinking about how relaxing it is to pamper your horse. I started contemplating on other activities that give me the same satisfaction. And then, bam, it hit me. Outdoor cooking or cowboy cooking on the ground with a campfire roaring in the background makes me just as happy.

Last May I received a call from a good friend of mine whom I respect and cherish, Mr. Gary Pool. Gary said, “Trey, you better come out and sit around the campfire tonight as we cook and make Cowboy Margaritas.” My answer was, “Yes and yes, I’ll be there.”

Anyone who knows me will understand I don’t sit still very long. It’s like I have jumping beans in my bones, just no

way to sit still with my A.D.D., O.C.D. and high-octane ways. But on this night, I was tired from sitting up for our annual branding. I stayed for the campfire and conversation with my good buddy Gary Pool, my uncle John Chapman, my dad Barney and a few others. As Gary set up his chuckwagon, Dad made the fires, and someone else started cooking. As the food started to roll off the open

pit fires that were dug in the ground, something came over me. It was peace. There I sat under the trees, leaves blowing in the wind, fire crackling, smell of fresh wood burning, dogs laying at my feet.

I had never taken the time to just sit and enjoy the outdoor cooking and conversation because I was always so amped up that I refused to believe it could really make a difference. Well, my friends, it was an awesome time as we sat around talking and telling stories. I’m not sure all the stories were 100 percent truthful. What would a campfire be without some stories being stretched a little?

As the evening progressed, we laughed, talked, joked and just had a ball. Gary was also cooking one of his famous cobblers. I will always sit still for some of that open-fire cobbler. I can’t even describe how lip-smacking delicious it is. I could say it’s like Heaven on earth, but since I ain’t been to Heaven, let’s just say it’s ecstasy.

If you haven’t tried outdoor cooking, I would suggest you get a grill and do it very soon. I prefer the campfire-onthe-ground method, which seems to be more fun and smells so good. It can turn daily stress into relaxation and make you smile. It can build friendships, create bonds among family members and loved ones. It is crazy to think something so simple can have so many values to us, our families, friends and loved ones.

| by trey Chapman | illustration by Charles marsh |

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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth

The Cutters’ Voice: Tom Holt

| by Gail Bennison | photography by Jason Kindig |

Over the last quarter Of a century, Tom Holt’s velvet voice and love of people and horses have led him to become one of the most recognizable and loved announcers in the cutting horse industry. Holt will drive his RV 22,000 miles to 20-plus National Cutting Horse Association events across the country this year. It started with the Abilene Spectacular in January. He’ll be home in Weatherford with Colleen, his wife of 31 years, for only 40 nights.

Holt is an ordained minister and officiates at the weddings and sometimes funerals of people in the cutting horse industry. He also is a talented singer and offers the opening prayer and sings the national anthem before the cutting shows.

Friend and cutting horse competitor Stacie McDavid describes Holt as the nucleus of cutting, a person with many layers: “A lot of people in cutting have one dimension because that’s all they do all day long. Tom likes to wear a lot of different hats. He’s very spiritual but not preachy. He’s fair and treats everybody the same, and I really admire that about him.”

Holt says that even with all the strong personalities in the cutting world, he can’t think of one cutting person he doesn’t like. “What we all have in common is that horse,” he says. “If you see these people on the street, the first question they ask is, ‘How’s your horse?’”

Holt started learning about horses by cleaning stalls in Yuba City, Calif. His first Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association Futurity as an announcer was in 1987. The following year, he announced the Tropicana Spectacular in Las Vegas. It was there that he met Modine Smith, a knowledgeable source in the cutting horse industry. He watched his first NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth in 1988 in Smith’s box seat.

Later, NCHA Director of Shows Bruce McCarty (now at the Fort Worth Stock Show) asked him to work the stall office. Eventually, Holt became McCarty’s relief man at the microphone. He made many contacts in the industry. And the rest, as they say, is history.

“The first time I heard him announce, I was so impressed that I

had to make my way through the crowd to tell him,” says longtime friend, radio legend and cutting horse competitor Bob Kingsley. “Tom Holt was born to do what he’s doing; I don’t care where it is; if Tom is announcing, you feel like you’re at home. When it comes to this particular sport, you have to have an empathy that’s natural; you can’t force it.”

Holt has fun at all the shows but gets sweaty hands the last couple of days at the NCHA World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth, he says. “I don’t ever want to make any mistakes and get called out.”

Jimmy Bankston, friend and a director of the NCHA, says it’s unlikely that Holt will make a mistake.

“Tom’s ability to accurately predict what it will take to advance after just a few sets is amazing,” Bankston says. “He’s rarely wrong and even then by no more than half a point. You know that your name and your horses’ names will be pronounced correctly . . . doesn’t seem like a big deal till you go through a show with a name butcher.”

In 2004, Holt attended a “Week With the Stars” camp at the Dead Horse Ranch that completely turned his life around. “[Cutting horse] trainers Bruce Morine and Bill Riddle asked me to go,” he says. “I really just went to help serve in the kitchen and help with the horses and stalls, but on the first night, I knew that God wanted my heart. Since then, the good Lord has been a very big part of my life.”

A few years ago, Holt made another life change. He signed up for a healthy aging program and lost 150 pounds in one year.

While Tom is on the road, Colleen keeps busy running a mare care operation. They have a son, Brian, who is in the restaurant business.

Holt says he feels blessed to have a job and a healthy life that he loves. “What makes the shows fun for me is all the good people and good horses I get to see all the time. There’s just nothing like it.”

7TH ANNUAL NEUROBLASTOMA | 5K & 1K FUN RUN/WALK | MARCH 29TH, 2014

A promise that will last a lifetime.

When Alexa Sankary was just 8 years old, she promised her best friend, Michael Mancuso, that she would help find a cure for neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of pediatric cancer that would later claim his life.

With the support of family, friends and the community, the first annual Walk for Neuroblastoma, a 5K run and walk, took place in the spring of 2008 and was a great success. The event raises funds for program development and clinical research for the Cook Children’s Cancer Center.

The growth this event has experienced in just six short years is incredible. In 2013, the event officially became known as “The Blast” and grew to more than 2,000 participants, raising $228,614, making our 6 year total over $600,000! Each year, entire communities come together to support their local heroes, the children who battle neuroblastoma and inspire so many. New partners continue to join the cause each year, bringing resources, sponsorships and energy to grow the event.

What started as a young girl’s promise to honor her best friend has become a community-wide event that not only honors his memory but every child who ever has or ever will battle neuroblastoma.

Choosing a summer camp program for your child involves important research. Because the camp experience will have a significant impact on your child’s life, it’s important for parents to choose a camp wisely. But with the wide variety of day, overnight and week-long camps available, the task can seem daunting. The area camps on the following pages would like to tell you about their programs in an effort to help you and your child make a decision on the perfect summer camp.

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COLLEGE FOR KIDS 2014

College for Kids is a three-week summer enrichment program for children in the first through eighth grades. Children can enroll in academic, arts and crafts, science and technology, and health and fitness classes. Courses are taught by experienced and motivated faculty who encourage and challenge students in an atmosphere that supports inquiry and exploration. Classes are held Monday through Thursday.

Tuition is $180 for three weeks. Register online, in person, by mail or fax beginning at 8 a.m. on April 1, 2014. All students must have completed and submitted CFK application forms before registering online. Contact your prospective campus for details.

SOUTH CAMPUS

JUNE 9-26

Grades 2-8

817-515-4392 • 5301 Campus Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76119-5926

NORTHEAST CAMPUS

JULY 7-24

Grades 3-8

817-515-6502 • 828 W. Harwood Road Hurst, Texas 76054-3299

SOUTHEAST CAMPUS

JUNE 9-26 and JULY 7-24

Grades 1-8

817-515-3420 • 2100 Southeast Parkway Arlington, Texas 76018-3144

TRINITY RIVER CAMPUS

JUNE 9-26

Grades 3-8

817-515-1071 • 300 Trinity Campus Circle Fort Worth, Texas 76102-1901

NORTHWEST CAMPUS

JUNE 9-26

Grades 1-8

817-515-7759 • 4801 Marine Creek Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76179-3599

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The Scene Grand Entry

The Junior League of Fort Worth presented the annual Grand Entry Gala Two-Step for a Cause at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Rodeo arena floor.

Grammy award winners Big and Rich provided the entertainment.

Reata catered the dinner. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen

(1) Allison Westmoreland & Amy

Yudiski (2) Jean Roach, Marty Leonard (3) Suzzane Frossard, Peggy Sims, Courtney Kennebeck (4) Pat Lorimer, Suzanne Burt (5) Steve & Teresa Newton (6)

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Join us as a hostess, only 45 spots available!

It’s spring cleaning time and the YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County invites you to clean out your closet and donate your gently used clothing, accessories and household items.

Bring your friends, family and colleagues to this fun, free happy hour benefiting YWCA programs serving women and children living in poverty.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

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The Scene Party with a Purpose

Beyond the Bag, benefiting the Joan Katz Breast Center, took place Jan. 25 in the TCU Amon Carter Stadium Champions Club. Guests enjoyed a lively evening with festive cocktails, eclectic menu by Tim Love, a silent auction of chic designer bags and dancing with Professor D. The evening ended with the lucky winner of a 2014 Lexus donated by DFW Lexus dealers. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen

(1) Lissa & Chris Harrison, Ashli & Todd Blumenfeld, Maddie & Ben Rosenthal (2) Mike McMahon, Nonya Jordan (3) Ryan & Heather Senter, Leslie & Matt Daly

The Scene Jeweler Party

The Jewel Charity Ball Jeweler Party was held at the Fort Worth Club. Guests previewed some of the beautiful jewelry provided by Bachendorf’s, the official jeweler of the 2013 Ball, and enjoyed a scrumptious buffet and cocktails. Photos by Janet Glaze

Who WaS Seen

(1) Leslie Johnson, Lawrence Bock (2) Jan Scully, Ginger Lawhon (3) Michael & Jen Appleman, Steve Tatum, Brandy Austin, Jared Wood

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Hoot ‘N Holler

Hoot ’N Holler celebrated 11 years of protecting children and preserving families. The event featured a cocktail reception on the rooftop of Reata restaurant, as well as a seated gourmet dinner. The event benefits the Residential Programs of ACH Child and Family Services. Photos by James Verheyen

Who WaS Seen (1) Cody & Sophie Moore (2) Karen & Larry Anfin (3) Greg Brooks, Carolyn Watson (4) Mike & Rosie Moncrief, Amy & Jay Novacek

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All Saints Health Event

Internationally famous mezzosoprano Susan Graham performed at a dinner benefiting the Joan Katz Breast Center. Guests enjoyed a reception and three-course dinner at La Piazza, then a variety of Broadway and other popular tunes sung by Susan Graham. Photos by Janet Glaze

Who WaS Seen (1) Dan Lowrance, Arnold Gachman, Paul Dorman, Terry Anderson, Harriette Gachman, Michelle Hancock (2) Whit & Gretchen Smith, Vito Ciraci, Susan Graham (3) Louise Carvey, Ellen Appel, Natalie Murray, Bernie Appel, Alfred & Elia Saenz

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Jewel Charity Men’s Event

On Thursday, Oct. 17, the garage at Park Place Motorcars morphed into the ultimate man cave. The committee of fantastic Jewel Charity gentlemen, along with Event Chairs Mary Anne Polson and Peggy Sims, created the perfect party for members and their invited guests.

Who WaS Seen (1) Liz Fleischer, Connie Osborn (2) George Johnson, Leslie Johnson (3) Peggy Sims, Mary Anne Polson (4) Charles Florsheim, Bill Sims, Dan Johnson

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Scene Peppers and Piñatas

The 2013 Peppers and Piñatas party took place at Joe T Garcia’s. Proceeds benefit the warrior support program for military, police, paramedics and their families in need of mental health services. The party was sponsored by the Mental Health Association.

Photos by James Verheyen

Who WaS Seen (1) Dana Beard, Tony Gilbert (2) Mark Ware, Keena Pace, Suzanne Smith, Sonja Gaines (3) Janis Burkett, Adina Bell, Jodi Sanders, Dorene Badalamenti

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looking for a new home, or even your first home? The Realtors on the following pages would like to tell you about themselves, their practices and why working with them will improve your chances of finding the perfect home.

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Ebby Halliday Southlake

SPECIALTY/CONCENTRATION: Serving the residential real estate needs of North Texans since 1945, Ebby Halliday, Realtors was founded on three simple principles: service to the client, service to the industry and service to the community. We’re rich in tradition, yet poised for the future, and still deeply focused on our communities. AWARDS/ HONORS: The Southlake office is one of the top-producing offices in the Ebby Halliday family of companies. Ebby’s Tarrant County offices closed 2,034 transactions in 2013. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Member of 37 chambers of commerce, including the Southlake Chamber of Commerce. Ebby Halliday is one of

the founding members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and is an advisory board member of Luxury Portfolio International. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Ebby Halliday is the No. 1 independent residential real estate company in Texas and No. 12 in the nation and sells more homes priced at $1 million and above than any other company in the DFW area. WHY CHOOSE THEM: Ebby Halliday has more than 68 years’ experience serving homebuyers and sellers in the Metroplex. It is one of the largest and most respected privately owned residential real estate companies in the country. Ebby Halliday participated in more than 19,500 transactions in 2013, with a

sales volume of more than $6.4 billion, a record year for the company. MOTTO/MISSION STATEMENT: The spirit of service remains the company’s driving force, and Ebby associates continue to play active roles in the betterment of the real estate industry and their communities. The company supports many charitable causes, including United Way and Happy Hill Farm & Academy. FREE ADVICE: In 2013, the average days a North Texas home was on the market was only 57. At the same time, the average sales price was up approximately 10 percent. Simply put, if you’re considering offering your North Texas home for sale, now is the time to act. PICTURED: (members of Ebby’s Southlake office at

their new location under construction at 1575 E. Southlake Blvd., scheduled to open in late spring; left to right) Patti Moore, Brenda Magness, Dan Combe, Gaylene Anders, Beverly Spillyards, Carolyn Rosson (sales manager), Sean Parks, Alice Bien, Elizabeth Sackrule, Chip Reid, Pat Ranney, Barbara Wallis, Cindy Ruppert, Suzanne Maisto.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1100 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100 • Southlake, Texas 76092

817.481.5882

southlake.ebby.com

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Alexander Chandler Realty

SPECIALTY: Alexander Chandler, founder of Alexander Chandler Realty, is an 11th generation Texan, a sixth generation Fort Worthian, and descendant of the last messenger of the Alamo. Alexander Chandler Realty is Fort Worth’s largest locally owned independent brokerage. Real Estate is local, always has been and always will be, and we are proud of our independence and Fort Worth ownership. Alexander Chandler Realty offers full buyer and seller representation. EXPERIENCE: Alexander Chandler has 17 years broker experience. Our agents live here and put in efforts with more than 75 organizations within the Fort Worth community instead of sending a huge franchise or affiliation fee somewhere else. HONORS: Small Business of the Year Winner with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. WHY CHOOSE HIM: Alexander is a professional marketer, which is what an individual needs when choosing a brokerage to list a home. Alexander Chandler

Realty dominates the Internet and will make your home inescapable through its vast network of websites. No one advertises in more luxury and community periodicals than ACR. MISSION: Alexander Chandler Realty’s mission is to provide superior professional and ethical service to our clientele by merging traditional real estate techniques with modern technology. PICTURED: Top Sales Associates (left to right) Jason Ellerbusch, Sherri Aaron, Alexander Chandler, Britta Hinze. Contact one of our elite luxury agents to assist you with the listing or purchasing of your home.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 6336 Camp Bowie Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.806.4100 • Mobile 817.201.2539 • Fax 817.806.4110 alexanderchandler.com

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Dan Murphy and Carrie Murphy

Prudential Texas Properties

SPECIALTY: I began my career in residential real estate 14 years ago. Over time, I’ve expanded into multi-family, land and commercial. My expanded expertise was brought on by my personal investments in these areas. As a result, I chose to bring my hands-on knowledge and experience in these areas to my clients. EDUCATION: I am a licensed realtor in the state of Texas. Something I am very excited about is that my wife, Carrie Murphy, is a part of my team. She owned her own residential real estate appraisal company and was a real estate appraiser for 15 years before joining my team. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The satisfaction of knowing that I have given each and every client my very best. I leave no stone unturned in my efforts to assist my clients in reaching their real estate goals. WHY CHOOSE US: Our vast knowledge of the

industry. Our dedication to fulfilling our clients’ needs. Our commitment to ethics. Our results speak for themselves. CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: My family is involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). This is near and dear to my heart since my daughter was diagnosed with this disease at the age of 6. We will not rest until we find a cure for juvenile diabetes. FREE ADVICE: Take the emotion out of it. Your real estate decision must be based on facts.

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ArT of GivinG AwArds 2014

The Art of Giving Award is bestowed on women who have enriched lives and improved livelihoods through their dedication to community, organizations and/or a specific philanthropic cause. They are chosen because of their exceptional generosity, civic responsibility and leadership in the community.

This year we are honoring five women from Fort Worth, five from Northeast Tarrant County and five from Arlington. Each of these women received the most votes and stood out in the hearts and minds of the community and their peers.

Thanks to these ladies for their generosity and undying passion to positively influence the lives of others. North Texas is a better place because of them.

Art of Giving Award Winners 2014

The ladies share their philosophies about civic responsibility or what this award means to them.

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Joy Ann Havran Community Volunteer/CPA

“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something to help our community and citizens. For those to whom much has been given, much is expected. The most difficult and emotional task I have ever undertaken was to raise the funds to endow my late son’s, Barrett Havran, Little Steps Big Futures Programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters. To be recognized for this work is most special as it reaffirms this community’s support of my mission that was to perpetuate Barrett’s beautiful memory while helping others.”

Leslie Milan Johnson Retired Teacher and College

Advisor/Community

Volunteer

“I believe that each of us, regardless of circumstance, has a responsibility to support the community in which we live. I feel that I can best offer that support through action - volunteering for organizations close to my heart, teaching the next generation of community leaders and collaborating with others on new approaches to community problems. I am a doer at heart and am never happier than when I’m actively involved in a worthwhile endeavor.”

olivia Kearney Fundraiser/ Community Volunteer

“I deeply believe we are created to serve, and we cannot realize our true purpose without serving. The Art of Giving Award is a huge honor, and I am so grateful to be with the other incredible recipients, who are the definition of giving. Fundraising is challenging even on the best day but so rewarding when you can be a small part of the giving experience.”

Amy Yudiski Director of Charities Shale Exploration/XTO/Community Volunteer

“I think you need to help your community in every way that you can. Fort Worth is my home, so I want to help and make it the best possible community I can. I am very humbled by this award with these other fabulous women in the community. This award means so much to me and [I’m] just honored to be recognized.”

Brook small whitworth Frost Wealth Advisor/ Community Volunteer

“I have been a community volunteer since I was a teenager. When I joined the bank, community involvement was encouraged and supported. So I have been active individually and as a bank officer. We feel it is our responsibility to be involved and give back….I honestly feel that we all have the responsibility to make our community better, and the way to do this is to be involved.”

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Cheri Hendrickson Community Volunteer

“I just feel it is important to help where I can and find that it is very rewarding. I have made lifelong friends along the way. I am extremely honored but feel that there are so many others that should share [the award]. I don’t do anything alone and am astonished that I am one of the ones selected.”

Monica

Mainard

Sales and Marketing/Community Volunteer

“I believe God instilled in us the desire to give…whether that is the gift of our love, time, money, talent, etc. I believe we all were born to give and work together to better our communities. To whom much is given, much is expected. I am humbled and honored and surprised [to receive the award]. I feel the need to recognize the many others who selflessly serve our communities in so many different capacities – formally and informally, corporately and personally, visibly and invisibly.”

Terri Messing Manager of Two Non-Profit Arts Projects

“I have always thought it is important to give back to the community and am fortunate to be able to do this in my chosen field. I appreciate the recognition but am most pleased to know that Apex and the arts are gaining recognition in the community.”

Tammy Nakamura

President Natico Interests/Public Relations Accent on You Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medi-Spa/Community Volunteer

“You have to do it at some level. What I tell everyone when they see me coming and they say, ‘How much do you need, Tammy?’ I say, ‘Well how much do you have as God giveth and you sharith?’ Awards are very nice, and I appreciate the thought and gesture, but most of my friends who do this do it out of the goodness of their hearts, not to get the award. But it touches my heart to think that I have worked these long years and am now rewarded.”

Renova Williams

Retired Air Force Military Personnel Officer/Community Volunteer

“I learned from my mother. She called it ‘caring and sharing.’ I feel obligated to share my blessings and experience by helping and mentoring wherever I can. The volunteers I know do not work the hours they do for the awards, but to me the highest level of award is recognition by our peers. I am personally acquainted with (and friends of) many of the past Art of Giving award winners and the other honorees this year. I am proud and humbled to be a part of them.”

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Rebecca Barksdale Community Outreach, Tarrant County Precinct 3

“There’s a great quote by Ruth Smeltzer: ‘You haven’t lived a perfect day until you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you.’ I believe we should always give without any expectations, but I also believe people have an innate desire to pay it forward. A few years ago, there was an elderly man in a very dire situation who received meals from Metroport Meals on Wheels but couldn’t afford to pay. After he had been on the program for over a year, we received an envelope with a crumpled $5 bill from him in response to our Christmas campaign. It was his version of the Widow’s Mite – he wanted to do all that he could to help someone else…to pass it on.”

Tillie Burgin

Executive Director Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex

“I am humbled to receive this award.” Tillie works in the ministry in her free time and thinks the biggest motivator for people to become involved in their community is because of the “prompting of God.”

Kay Duggan

Retired Executive of an Estee Lauder Company/Community Volunteer

“Civic responsibility is critical to a successful democracy. It is our duty to contribute to society and take action to improve the lives of others. Altruistic intentions create, elevate and sustain an enlightened culture. I am honored and humbled to be receiving an award that describes the recipients as women who possess exceptional generosity, civic responsibility, leadership and enriching the lives of others. Thank you for including me with such an inspiring and accomplished group of women.”

Lori Lane

Instructor at Oakridge School/Community Volunteer

“I believe in service above self, excellence in everything I do and being a person of unquestionably high integrity. Our community is only as good as we are. It is our responsibility to give back and in turn teach all segments in our community the value of personal responsibility. Each person was put on the earth to serve, and when put in positions of leadership, we must lead first by example.”

Mary Ashworth Phillips

Civic Leader/Part-Time Technology Consultant

“Use your God-given abilities to help others who need support. No matter how big or small the effort, you can make a difference in a life by giving of yourself. To be included in this group of outstanding women and the previous honorees is something I will treasure forever. This honor is my daily inspiration to work harder. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.”

(L-R) Mary Phillips, Brook Whitworth, Renova Williams, Lori Lane, Kay Duggan, Rebecca Barksdale, Tammy Nakamura, Cheri Henderickson, Amy Yudiski, Olivia Kearney, Leslie Johnson, Terri Messing, Joy Ann Havran

April 8, 2014 tuesday  6:30 pm CendeRA CenteR

3600 Benbrook hwy.  Fort Worth, tX 76116

 Major Sponsor: $1,000 – table of 8 / recognition in: mission video, website for 1 year and in program

 Co-Sponsor: $500 – table of 8 / recognition in program

 individual tickets: $65.00

Contact Chair: Pam Artmier (partmier@sparkworldwide.org) Make-A-Wish® North Texas

www.sparkworldwide.org

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Banking Professionals Worth KnoWing

finding the right banker can be a tough decision. That is why these area bankers want to tell you more about themselves, their proficiencies and how working with them will contribute to peace of mind for your financial future.

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

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4Trust Mortgage, Inc.

CONCENTRATION: Residential lending, Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo. ACCREDITATION: VA Direct Lender, FHA Direct Endorsement Lender. HONORS: Top 10 Mortgage Lenders by Texas Monthly magazine; A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau; D Magazine “Best Of” 2010 - 2013. MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Mortgage Bankers, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, BBB, Texas Mortgage Banker, Northeast Arlington and Fort Worth Board of Realtors. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Assembling a knowledgeable team of professionals with years of experience, each with a true heart to serve people. WHY CHOOSE US: We have an experienced team, in-house processing, underwriting and closing. We promise to treat every loan as if it were our own. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: We are guided by the same principles we began with in 2000: passion to serve and care for the needs of others; commitment to service excellence; focus on learning, adapting and improving; above

all, integrity (we do what we say we will do). PICTURED: (left to right) Principals - Ryan Craig, NMLS #216844; Tammie J. Harding, NMLS #81245; Troy A. Fore, Jr., NMLS #81235; Kami Graves, NMLS #81246.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

4200 S. Hulen St., Ste. 410 • Fort Worth 817.735.1005 • Fax 817.735.1008

6605 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 200 • North Richland Hills 817.427.1080 • Fax 817.427.9384

12900 Preston Road, Ste. 1050 • Dallas 972.239.5326 • Fax 972.239.5378

4trustmtg.com

NMLS# 41594

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Brent Davis

DFW Commercial Bank President, Colonial Savings

FOCUS: My focus is commercial lending, but I’m responsible for the overall management and supervision of the depository, commercial and consumer lending operations. EDUCATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Abilene Christian University, BBA – accounting; Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, 1992–1994. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Current: William Mann Certified Development Corporation board chair, Tarrant Bankers Association, Fort Worth South; Past: The Parenting Center 2000–2013, Rotary, Adopt A School coordinator, Junior Achievement. BANKING PHILOSOPHY: Most banking institutions have similar products; the difference is how the product is delivered to our customer/potential customer. Any bank has money to lend, but many do not have expertise to become an advisor, friend and advocate to a business owner. Colonial provides individualized service to our customers on a personal level. WHY CHOOSE HIM:

I am relationship oriented. I find personal satisfaction in helping a business get started, watching it grow and become successful. BIGGEST FINANCIAL-PLANNING ERROR PEOPLE MAKE: Not starting to save/plan early enough. WHEN HE’S NOT IN THE OFFICE : An elder at Southside Church of Christ, Davis spends time with his wife of 29 years and their two daughters, one a 2013 graduate of Texas A&M and the other a freshman at Paschal High School. He also loves to snow ski and hit the beach in Destin, Fla.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2600 West Freeway • Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.390.2291 • Fax 817.390.2033

colonialsavings.com brentd@colonialsavings.com

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Community Trust Bank

FOCUS: Community Trust Bank has been focused on the financial needs of individuals, small businesses, commercial companies and government agencies for over 100 years. AWARDS/ HONORS: Top 100 Places to Work in the DFW Metroplex, ranked third ($3 billion-$10 billion category) in 2013 American Banker Best Banks to Work For program, president and CEO named 2013 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Gulf States Region. PROFESSSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Rotary (Downtown), West Side Rotary, Tarrant County Bankers Association, Camp Bowie District, TCU, Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women), Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, Red Shoe Society. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Community Trust takes pride in the fact that

our corporate culture has not only been maintained throughout our tremendous growth, but has also been enhanced. BANKING PHILOSOPHY: To enrich the lives of people in our community. Each employee also lives out our brand promise that every customer feels like the only customer every time. FREE ADVICE: Demand a personal relationship with those helping you with your finances. Seek out a trusted advisor who is willing listen to your hopes and dreams and to offer guidance based on your needs to help you reach your personal and financial goals.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.377.6581 • Fax 817.377.6591

Ctbonline.com gjames@ctbonline.com

Things to do in March

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America’s silliest sweetheart and her trio of comic counterparts go from the silver screen to the Bass Hall stage in the brand-new show I Love Lucy. Photo courtesy of Ed Krieger.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

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For more information on area events, go to fwtx.com and click on events.

to list an event

Send calendar information to Fort Worth, Texas : The City’s Magazine, c/o Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 130, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, or e-mail ideas to jcasseday@fwtexas.com. Special consideration will be given to submissions that include photographs. To meet publishing deadlines, information must be received two months prior to monthly magazine issue.

MuseuMs

Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology, March 8–Aug. 10

This action-packed interactive exhibit uses the Indiana Jones film series and its costumes, models and more as both a starting point and a backdrop for an exciting and entertaining introduction to the real science of field archaeology. Showcasing items from four different

collections, Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology is far more than a static display of movie props. Museum-goers learn how archaeology has changed from the mid-20th century, when Indy’s adventures took place, until the present day. $9–$21. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.

Underground: Photographs by Kathy Sherman Suder, March 15–Aug. 17

Check this out now at the Kimbell Art Museum: Armor of the Tatehagidõ Type, early Edo period, 17th century, iron, leather, gold, and fur. Photograph by Brad Flowers. © The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas

Local photographer Kathy Sherman Suder gained international acclaim in 2004 for her color close-ups of men boxing. Now she returns with an intimate nod to urban transit. The culmination of more than six years of photographing people riding the subways of London, New York, and Tokyo, the exhibit features 12 oversized works. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Hombre! Prints by Jose Guadalupe Posada, Through April 6

This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of José Guadalupe Posada, one of the key figures in the development of modern Mexican printmaking. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Hanskaska: The Shirt Wearers – Plains Indian Art of Cathy A. Smith, Through April 27

2013 Hall of Fame Honoree and Emmy-winning costume designer and artist Cathy A. Smith was commissioned in January 1996 to re-create the material culture of 12 historically important Plains Indian leaders for a private museum in Santa Fe, N.M. The collection consists of the regalia, clothing and accouterments of each personage as determined from historical photographs, paintings and informants, both living and historically researched. Free. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.

James McNeil Whistler: Lithographs from the Steven L. Block Collection at the Speed Art Museum, Through April 27

This exhibition showcases James McNeil Whistler’s collection of prints from the Speed Art Museum and represents the full range of the American-born artist’s lithographic career, from his early experiments in 1878 to the last works he produced before abandoning the medium in 1897. It consists of 40-plus examples of the artist’s technique and includes his ethereal images of London’s the River Thames at night, as well as his daringly modern depictions of family and

friends. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum. org. 817.738.1933.

David Bates, Through May 11

In a first-ever joint collaboration, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, present the work of artist David Bates. The exhibition is a retrospective of Bates’ work installed in both locations, with an emphasis on painting in Fort Worth and sculpture and works on paper in Dallas. $0–$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Art and Appetite: American Art, Culture and Cuisine, Through May 18

This mouthwatering assemblage of 60 paintings explores the art and culture of food, investigating the many meanings and interpretations of dining in America. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, Through Aug. 17

Travel back in time and discover the life, culture and pageantry of the revered and feared Japanese samurai warriors through more than 100 remarkable objects from one of the best and largest collections in the world. $0–$18. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays

Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Leonard’s Department Store Museum

Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.

Galleries

James Blake, Through March 16

James Blake captures the richness of the cultivated environment in the exquisite detail of his pen-and-ink drawings and his paintings.

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Out of the ordinary and timelessly elegant, Blake is a classic artist who adheres strictly to his own vision rather than to prevailing trends. His art speaks equally to the traditional spirit and the modern mind. Free. William Campbell Contemporary Art. 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com. 817.737.9566. Janet Chaffee, Jim Malone, Kate Rivers, Through March 25

A trifecta of artistic talent. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.

Films

Family Film Series, Second Saturdays

Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7745.

Films at the Modern

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern. org/films.html. 817.738.9215.

First Sunday Film Club

This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s

large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

Magnolia at the Modern Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $8.50. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium

Check the museum website for times and dates. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.

music

Jon Batiste & Stay Human, March 4

Musician Jon Batiste has developed a current, uplifting and playful brand of jazz that integrates his classical Julliard training with contemporary mainstream sounds. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $22–$44. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?, March 5–9

Celebrate Easter with Sister as she answers timeworn questions of the season. Part pageant and totally hysterical, this latest installment of the sinfully funny “Late Nite Catechism” series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, eggs, baskets, bonnets and, of course, those scrumptious Easter Peeps. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28.50 and $37.50. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Sharon Isbin, March 6

Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, multiple Grammy Award winner Sharon Isbin has been hailed as the preeminent guitarist of our time. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60. Presented by the Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society at the Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.498.0363.

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, March 7–9

Conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, with pianist Joyce Yang. March 7 (Rossini) and March 8 Gershwin), 7:30 p.m.; March 9 (Nielsen), 2 p.m. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $12–$71. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Suzy Bogguss, March 15

Come out and listen to one of country music’s most provocative voices as she riffs on the legendary Merle Haggard’s prolific tunes. 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.50. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Johnny Clegg Band and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, March 18

Singer, songwriter, dancer, anthropologist and musical activist Johnny Clegg will be sharing the stage with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the three-time Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble that backed Paul Simon on his landmark album Graceland. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Fort Worth. $27.50–$60.50. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.

Twilight of the Gods, March 21–23

March 21 (Peter Sculthorpe, “Earth Cry”), 7:30 p.m.; March 22 (Beethoven, “Piano Concerto No. 3”), 7:30 p.m.; March 23 (Wagner, orchestral music from “Twilight of the Gods”), 2 p.m. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $12–$71. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000.

Cliburn at the Kimbell: David Finckel, Cello; Wu Han, Piano, March 27

Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, Musical America’s Musicians of the Year, rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in the world today. Their program: “Russian Reflections” – Prokofiev Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major, op. 119; Shostakovich Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor, op. 40; Scriabin Five Preludes, op. 16; Rachmaninov Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, op. 1. 7:30 p.m. Kimbell Art Museum Renzo Piano Pavilion. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. For ticket info, call the box office: 817.212.4280. cliburn.org.

multitalented guitarist Johnny clegg will be swinging by Bass Hall for a one-night gig with Ladysmith Black Mambazo this month. Photo courtesy Performing Arts Fort Worth.

Want to win Best Of?

Winning may well be yours just for the asking. Ask your friends or customers to go to fwtx.com/contests, tell them the category and ask them to vote for you!

If you are sending out a Facebook message you can make it even easier by including the link to the specific category you want to be nominated in.

Rules

• You do not need to vote in every category for your vote to be counted.

• You do not need to vote on every item within a category to be counted.

• You may vote in as many of the categories as you wish.

• You may NOT vote multiple times in the same category. Multiple entries are discarded and your entry is disqualified. Nominations end March 17

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Cowboy Music and Family Fun, Every Sunday

Round up the herd and join in for a Westernstyle music concert on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange Building. 131 E. Exchange Ave. cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.

Free Music at Coyote Drive-In, Every Weekend

Featuring different bands every weekend of the month. Call the ticket office or check the website for specifics. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Coyote Drive-In. 223 N.E. 4th St. 817.717.7767. coyotedrive-in. com.

Billy Bob’s Texas Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices general admission/reserved.) Friday and Saturday concerts at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

March 1: Robert Earl Keen. Tickets: $15/$22

March 7: Tyler Farr. Tickets: $10/$16

March 8: Bret Michaels. 9 p.m. Tickets: $20/$40

March 14: Bart Crow. Tickets: $12/$16

March 15: Dwight Yoakam. $20/$40/$45

March 21: JB and the Moonshine Band. Tickets: $10/$15

March 22: Easton Corbin. Tickets: $15/$28

March 27: Stoney LaRue. 9 p.m. Tickets: $15/$20.

March 28: Chris Cagle. Tickets: $15/$22

March 29: Jamey Johnson. Tickets: $15/$25 Verizon Theatre

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

March 8: Katt Williams. 8 p.m. Tickets: $44.25–$129.75

March 11: Experience Hendrix. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50–$79.50

March 13: Boyfriend. 7 p.m. Tickets: $74.75–$224.75

March 14: Joe Rogan. 8 p.m. Tickets: $33.75–$47.75

March 17: Jesus Culture. 7 p.m. $28–$36

March 22: Blackstreet with David Hollister. 8 p.m. $39.50–$59.50

March 28: Chelsea Handler. 8 p.m. $59.50–$69.50

SportS

Texas Rangers texas.rangers.mlb.com

March 1: @ Athletics, 2:05 p.m.

March 2: White Sox, 2:05 p.m.

March 3: Indians, 2:05 p.m.

March 4: @ Angels, 2:05 p.m.

March 5: Rockies, 2:05 p.m.

March 6: @ Padres, 2:05 p.m.

March 7: @ Dodgers, 2:05 p.m.

March 8: Dodgers, 2;05 p.m.

March 9: @ Mariners, 3:05 p.m.

March 10: Reds, 3:05 p.m.

March 11: @ White Sox, 3:05 p.m.

March 12: Angels, 3:05 p.m.

March 13: Giants, 8:05 p.m.

March 14: @ Reds, 9:05 p.m.

March 15: @ Athletics, 3:05 p.m.

March 16: White Sox, 3:05 p.m.

March 17: @ Royals, 8:05 p.m.

March 18: @ Brewers, 3:05 p.m.; Cubs, 9:05 p.m.

March 20 : @ Reds, 3:05 p.m.

March 21: Brewers, 3:05 p.m.

March 22: @ Royals, 3:05 p.m.

March 23: Padres, 3:05 p.m.

March 24: Athletics, 3:05 p.m.

March 25: @ Indians, 3:05 p.m.

March 26: Mariners, 2:05 p.m.

March 27: Tigres de Quintana Roo, 7:05 p.m.

March 28: Astros, 7:05 p.m.

March 29: Astros, 1:05

March 31: Phillies, 1:05 (home opener) TCU gofrogs.cstv.com

Baseball

March 4: Dallas Baptist, 6:30 p.m.

March 7: Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.

March 8: Michigan State, 1 p.m.

March 9: Michigan State, 1 p.m.

March 11: @ Rice, 6:30 p.m.

March 14: Dartmouth, 6:30 p.m.

March 15: Dartmouth, 2 p.m.

March 16: Dartmouth, 1 p.m.

March 18: @ Oklahoma, 6 p.m.

March 21: Texas Tech, 6:30 p.m.

March 22: Texas Tech, 2 p.m.

March 23: Texas Tech, 1 p.m.

March 25: Texas Pan-American, 6:30 p.m.

March 26: Texas Pan-American, 6:30 p.m.

March 28: @ Oklahoma State, 6:30 p.m.

March 29: @ Oklahoma State, 3 p.m.

March 30: @ Oklahoma State, 1 p.m.

Men’s Basketball

March 1: @ West Virginia, 12:30 p.m.

March 5: @ Texas, 7 p.m.

March 8: Oklahoma, 3 p.m.

March 12–15: Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, Kansas City, TBA

Women’s Basketball

March 1: Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

March 3: @ Kansas State, 7 p.m.

March 7–10: Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, Oklahoma City, TBA UTA utamavs.com

Baseball

March 1: @ Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

March 2: @ Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 1 p.m.

March 4: Texas A&M, 7 p.m.

March 10: Utah, 1 p.m.

March 11: Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

March 14: @ Texas State, 6:30 p.m.

March 15: @ Texas State, 3 p.m.

March 16: @ Texas State, 1 p.m.

March 18: Sam Houston State, 6:30 p.m.

March 19: Columbia, 6:30 p.m.

March 21: Arkansas State, 6:30 p.m.

March 22: Arkansas State, 2 p.m.

March 23: Arkansas State, 1 p.m.

March 25: Baylor, 6:30 p.m.

March 28: @ South Alabama, 6:30 p.m.

March 29: @ South Alabama, 6:30 p.m.

March 30: @ South Alabama, 12 p.m.

Men’s Basketball

March 1: Western Kentucky, 7:30 p.m.

March 6: @ Troy, 7 p.m.

March 8: @ South Alabama, 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

March 1: Western Kentucky, 5 p.m.

March 5: @ Troy, 7 p.m.

March 8: @ South Alabama, 5 p.m.

Stage and theater

I Love Lucy: Live on Stage, March 11–16

Reserve your spot at this brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history. American’s favorite foursome — Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel — is live on stage and in full color for the very first time. 1:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. performances. Tickets: $38.50–$88. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

National Theatre Live: Coriolanus, March 12 National Theatre Live will broadcast Donmar Warehouse’s production of “Coriolanus,” Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change and, upon returning from the field, Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, $15 and $18. Presented by Amphibian Stage Productions and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, with performance at the Modern. 3200 Darnell St. 817.923.3012.

The Cripple of Inishmaan, March 14–15

Borrowed from the bard himself and performed by the Stolen Shakespeare Guild. 8 p.m., with more times TBA. Tickets: 866.811.4111. Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 1300 Gendy St. stolenshakespeareguild.org.

American Idiot, March 19

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical tells the story of three lifelong friends who are forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on rock band Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album of the same name. (Contains adult content and strong language. For mature audiences.) 7:30 p.m. $38.50–$88. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Forbidden Broadway, March 27

A fall-down funny roast of Broadway that’s picked up nine Drama Desk Awards, a Special Tony Award, an Obie, a Lucille Lortel and Drama League Award. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $22–$55. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Opening Doors Dinner & Silent Auction

Benefiting MHMR of Tarrant County

Honoring Roy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner

Opening Doors Leader

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Joe T. Garcia’s Patio

2201 North Commerce St.

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Auburn Pharmaceutical • Cigna-HealthSpring • Friends of Nikki Hatley • Frost Bank MHMR of Tarrant County Trustees • Beth Rivers & Woody Grossman • Steve and Pam Smith UNT Health Science Center, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health • W-W-B HealthCare Associates Fort Worth, Texas magazine

To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit www.MHMRtarrant.org, email visions@mhmrtc.org or call 817-569-4503.

For more than 40 years, MHMR has improved the lives of people with health care needs, such as substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, and intellectual delays and disabilities. 100% of all donations from this event are used to support programs that change people’s lives.

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Jeanne Robertson, March 28

At 70 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. Standing at 6-foot-2, the former Miss North Carolina has an infectious personality, a huge heart and an incisive sense of humor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $22–$49.50.

Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Into the Woods, Through March 16

What happens when a baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cindirella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk take a journey into the woods? Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater. 1440 N. Main St. artesdelarosa.com. 817.624.8333.

Starbright & Vine, Through March 23

Two stubborn, jaded celebrities — a 70-something comic and a younger writer — are

forced together against their will to create one grand finale sketch to be aired on national television. Late nights and forgotten memories lead to hilarious blowouts and heartbreaking discoveries. But when it comes down to it, these two bitter and lost souls find something in each other that they didn’t expect. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $35. Stage West. 823 W. Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817.STG.WEST.

Comedy

Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing

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

Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays

This popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 18 and up, $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.

Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing

Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars.

425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub. com. 817.877.5233.

other Attr ACtions And events

Untapped Festival, March 8

More than 70 breweries and 200-plus beers— including Rahr, Goose Island and Oskar Blues—plus a bevy of cool indie bands like The Formidable, Kate Nash, Allen Stone and many more merge into one rocking good time. Tickets: $26, $35 and $60. 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. untappedfestival.com.

Spring Break Activities at the Nature Center, March 10–14

If you’re seeking outdoorsy ways to wile away the week, look no further than the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. They’ve got a full slate of spring break action that’s yours for the taking, from butterfly gardening and bison feeding to canoe paddling, early-riser bird-watching, scavenger hunting and more. For all the details and to pre-register, call the Hardwicke Interpretive Center at 817.392.7410. Of course, there’s also tons of fun to be had even when spring break isn’t in session; check the website or call the center for more info. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.

Garden Thyme, March 13, April 10, May 8 and June 12

Come learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand-new monthly series hosted by resident gardening guru, master composter and master naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. March’s topic: hot vs. cold compost. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. 10 a.m.—noon. Cost is regular Village admission. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage. org. 817.392.5881.

It’s All Fun and Games, March 15

It’s time for spring at the Village! Cap off your spring break by playing with old-time toys and games, plowing the field and more! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission, plus a $2 fee if you want to make a craft to take home. Event hours: 1–4 p.m. Village hours: Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

Wild West Wits, March 21

Whether you’re a lone ranger or a city slicker, come test your knowledge of the American West with happy hour trivia. Enjoy drinks and win prizes. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration is required. 6–7:30 p.m. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardson.org. 817.332.6554.

Artes Alley, March 29

Free outdoor art show for the entire family. 5:30 p.m. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater. 1440 N. Main St. artesdelarosa.com. 817.624.8333.

American Idiot, march 19, Bass Performance hall The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical tells the story of three lifelong friends who are forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia.

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Spring Gallery night, March 29

Stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail businesses and area restaurants and enjoy the many artists spotlighted during this popular community event. Presented by the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association. Noon–9 p.m. Free. fwada.com.

Martin House Brewery tour, Saturdays

Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints. $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewery. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. 817.222.0177.

revolver Brewery tour, Saturdays

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

150 Years of Fort worth Satellite exhibit, ongoing

The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.

Brit First Saturday, ongoing

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

Brit tours, ongoing

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

Cattle Baron Mansions, ongoing Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock

was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wed.–Fri., hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., hourly, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.

Fort worth Botanic Garden, ongoing

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

Fort worth Herd Cattle drive, ongoing

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

Fort worth nature Center and refuge, ongoing

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

Fort worth water Gardens, ongoing

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

Fort worth Zoo, ongoing

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

Granbury Ghosts and Legends tour, Fridays and Saturdays

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

Hiking: Horseshoe trail at Grapevine Lake, ongoing

The first portion of the hike (approximately 1.5 miles) consists of an old paved park road now open only to foot and bike traffic. Several dirt loop path options are available along the

paved path that offer short side trips down to the water’s edge. Sunday–Saturday 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Free. West Northwest Highway and South Main Street. Horseshoe Trail is located on the west side of Oak Grove Park at Grapevine Lake. 817.410.3000.

Log Cabin Village, ongoing

Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

rahr & Sons Brewery tour, ongoing

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

river Legacy Living Science Center, ongoing

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

Southside urban Market, ongoing

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

Stockyards Championship rodeo, ongoing Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–$20. Stockyards walking tours, Saturdays Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation.com.

Vintage railroad: trinity river run, thursdays–Sundays

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

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Culinary ventures in and around town

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140 Review: Sera Dining & Wine / 142 Review: Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe

At Sera Dining & Wine, the Fideua Negra offers adventurous taste buds a popular Valencian dish with toasted fideo pasta topped with scallops, snap peas, roasted bell peppers and Point Judith squid.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

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Sera Dining & Wine features shareable small, medium and large plates that will change seasonally and include as much locally sourced fare as possible. Seen

whatever will Be, will Be delicious

With his new neighborhood tapas and wine restaurant, Sera Dining & Wine, former Sapristi! general manager John Marsh has injected some Spanish flavor into Forest Park.

| by Jenni hanley | photography by Jason kindig |

“I wanted to open the kind of restaurant i like to go to when traveling,” Marsh says. But you can leave those passports at home, folks.

The Coastal French-Spanish–inspired menu features shareable small, medium and large plates that will change seasonally and include as much locally sourced fare as possible. Leading the charge is Executive Chef Brandon Hudson, who trained under Michelin-rated chefs in Spain and most recently served as the sous chef at SMOKE in Dallas. That means that Hudson’s devotion to traditional ingredients and preparation is forefront on the menu. In addition to seafood, pork and a regularly changing vegetarian dish, you can count on wine— and lots of it. The specialty wine list is dedicated to France and Spain’s best vineyards, and

waiters are knowledgeable enough to help you find the perfect pairing.

Naturally, Sera forgoes typical palatewhetting table fillers like chips and bread, instead opting for a tiny bowl of arbequina olives, along with a second bowl for discarding the pits (gracefully or not). I hear they pair fantastically with a dry sherry.

To get the most out of your visit, come with a big group—along with a big appetite—because whether small or large, all of Sera’s dishes are best served with more than one utensil. To warm up a shyer palate, start with the Tortilla Espanola. Often described as the “peanut butter and jelly sandwich of Spain,” this pillowy omelet of eggs, diced potatoes and onion is sure to

here: Brandada de Bacalao.

Right: Malpeque Oysters.

Presented by Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth and Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth With Fashion Sponsor Neiman Marcus

Thursday, April 3, 2014

10:30 A.M. Champagne Reception 11:30 A.M. Fashion Presentation and Luncheon

FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER BALLROOM

Proceeds provide mobile health outreach to underserved women in Fort Worth and surrounding communities. Hosted by the Kupferle Health Board of the Texas Health Resources Foundation FOR TABLES AND TICKETS, CALL 682.236.5249 OR VISIT TEXASHEALTH.ORG/POP.

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AFTER THE RUNWAY CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION

Immediately following the 2014 Puttin’ on the Pink

Shop the fashions hot off the runway and enjoy makeup consultations with the DIOR National Makeup Team.

Neiman Marcus Fort Worth invites you to the

location: 2418 Forest Park Blvd.

for info call: 817.927.7372

price range: $$-$$$

hours: Tue.-Sat., 5:30p.m.9:30p.m.

what we like: The knowledgeable waitstaff, excellent wine pairings and assortment of tapas. what we don't: This may not be the best place for those dining alone. The menu items are best for sharing.

our recommendation: The Brandada de Bacalao is a must try.

be a table pleaser. Next, try the Malpeque Oysters. Served on a thick bed of salt, they are initially tart but well balanced by the unexpected but refreshing addition of pickled grapes and celery leaf. Finally, don’t miss the Brandada de Bacalao. What’s essentially whipped fish turns out to be seriously mouthwatering comfort food. This creamy, wellseasoned spread of salted cod and potatoes goes a long way atop crispy, buttery bread, which your waiter is more than happy to refill for a small charge.

While you could hypothetically make a dinner of tapas alone, you’d be remiss to forgo the great entrees. Start with the pheasant breast, a roasted half-bird laid delicately atop a bed of chopped root vegetables, farro and savory chestnut-leek broth. And quickly becoming a signature dish is the Fideua Negra, where adventurous taste buds really come out to play. In this popular Valencian dish, toasted fideo pasta is topped with scallops, snap peas, roasted bell peppers and Point Judith squid—along with all its inky, lip-staining goodness. So if you’re bringing a date, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Now if you’re wondering about paella, they’ve got it—once a week. Round up your best buds for Paella Tuesdays, where $32 a pop will get you one small plate and plenty of family-style paella to share. The dish changes weekly, so sign up for the mailing list to find out what’s new.

Intrigued yet? At this point, Marsh says his main goal is to get people used to the flavors and ingredients he loves so much, unfamiliar though they may sometimes be. And he’s thrilled to be seeing so many new faces—and seeing those new faces come back. Sera (emphasis on the second syllable: seh-RAH) means “it will be,” and if the first six months are any indication, Sera will be a hit.

just like momma used to make

Damian’s Cajun Soul Cafe in Arlington is a chip off the old block. Chef Damian L. Placide Sr. learned to cook at Brenda’s Diner in New Iberia, La., a restaurant his mother has owned for 23 years.

Placide learned from a pro and has been serving the same authentic l ouisiana c ajun and soul food here for the past five years. You will find the snug and light-filled storefront just off 360 in Arlington, with Six Flags and the GM assembly plant both close neighbors. A brisk catering business fills up his weekends, so you will have to take a long lunch during the work week to get your fill. After sampling a little of everything on the menu the day I visited, my stepson and I can attest that it’s all good!

Placide cooks everything from scratch including the desserts, like a fluffy golden pound cake and a unique peach cobbler topped with a rich pecan crust and flavored heavily with cloves (each $2.98). “I wake up every morning at 3 a.m. without an alarm clock because I love what I do,” he says.

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The Barbeque Ribs at Damian's are moist and meaty pork ribs that come draped in a killer vinegar-based sauce that will leave your lips burning nicely.

For more information on area restaurants, go to fwtx.com and click on dish.

location: 185 S. Watson Road #101, Arlington for info call: 817.649.7770

price range: $

hours: Mon. - Fri.

11:00a.m. - 4p.m.

what we like: Everything is cooked from scratch including the desserts. what we don't: The decor and atmosphere is humble.

our recommendation:

The Gumbo and the

Ribs are both sure bets.

The blackboard changes each day with different lunch specials that come with your choice of sides.

The Smothered Beef Tips ($7.99) were tender cubes of beef in a peppery sauce served over rice. We were amazed by the size of the Three Wings lunch special ($7.99). They were juicy and coated in a crispy pepper crust.

Barbeque Ribs ($8.99) are moist and meaty pork ribs that come draped in a killer vinegar-based sauce that will leave your lips burning nicely. Gumbo ($8.25) is filled with chunks of chicken, beef and popcorn shrimp in a salty and rich brown broth. Side dishes include classics like red beans and rice or mashed potatoes and gravy. But we couldn’t get enough of the dirty rice, which is a meal in itself. The macaroni and cheese was flavored with jalapeño and really addictive, as was the smothered cabbage, which is sweet and spicy. It had a 12-year-old begging for more cabbage.

If you are a fan of true Cajun, then you owe it to yourself to meet the ever-smiling Damian L. Placide, Sr. and hear him say, “You’re alright!”

extrabites

Waters: Fine Coastal Cuisine

Grab the apron and oven mitt because fourth-generation Fort Worth native and popular chef Jon Bonnell hopes to spice up your kitchen with his new cookbook, Waters: Fine Coastal Cuisine. This is the third cookbook Bonnell has authored, with his two previous works focusing on Texas cuisine. This book deviates from that theme a bit, focusing on cooking up some delectable seafood.

“I love cooking fish and game the most, so a seafood cookbook came very natural to me,” he says. “I’m an avid fisherman who loves fresh seafood, and for some reason, it’s a subject that most home cooks seem to have trouble with. I’m really glad to help everyone find better and easier ways to appreciate great seafood.”

The book includes techniques and tips on cooking a wide variety of seafood, and chapters are organized by cooking meth-

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ods like “Crispy Fried” and “On the Grill,” making it easy to decide how to attack the meal first and then find the right fish that’s appropriate. “I find a lot of people are really comfortable on their grill but not so much into their pans, or folks who love the fryer but are afraid of their oven,” he says. “In this book, technique can come first; then the reader can choose which type of seafood to look for.”

Bonnell owns two Cowtown restaurants — Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine and Waters, inspired by his love for fresh seafood and the inspiration for the book title. The chef has appeared on numerous television shows from NBC’s Today to the Food Network’s BBQ with Bobby Flay.

One of Bonnell’s favorites from the book is Grilled Fresh Oysters —perfect for the backyard grill master looking to impress guests, he says. Another is authentic Creole Gumbo for Mardi Gras (Bonnell lived in New Orleans for a while, and the Big Easy made an impression). And while the Super Bowl may be over, the great Hot Crab Dip is perfect for that next football party.

Like the author’s other books, Waters includes exquisite full-color photographs for every dish. “I keep no secrets in my kitchen. The recipes are real and have been tested, no ‘season to taste’ or ‘add any other herbs you like’ type of cryptic recipes,” he says. “Everything in this book is a full and honest recipe.”–Sean Chaffin

Barbeque

The Three Wing lunch special is an ample helping of wings coated in a crispy pepper crust.

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Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

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

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

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

Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sat.-Wed.; 11:30am-1am Thu.-Fri. $$

Garden Cottage Tea Room 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $

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

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

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

Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$ Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $

Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$

Potager 315 S. Mesquite St., 817.861.2292. 11am3pm Tues.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat. Cash/ Check only $$ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ The Sanford House 506 N. Center St.,

817.861.2129. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.Sun.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$

Steve's Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$

Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$ Burleson

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-9pm daily $

Dalton's Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed. and Sun.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$

The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

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Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 5pm - midnight daily. $$

Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:15am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am-11pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$

Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$

Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11am-10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$ Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$

Charleston’s 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Cowtown Diner 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am-9pm daily. $$-$$$

Curly’s Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. Brunch - 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; Lunch - 11am3pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 3pm-10pm Sun. & 3pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408.

10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$

Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650 $$

Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am - 10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am - midnight Fri.; 10am - midnight Sat.; 10am - 10pm Sun. $$-$$$

Lucile’s Stateside Bistro 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Lunch Box 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.Sun. $

MAX's Wine Dive 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 4pm-11pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 9am-midnight Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Montgomery Street Café 2421 W. 7th St., 817.870.1100. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $

Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Paris Coffee Shop 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $

Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ Pop’s Safari Room 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $

Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $

The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 4pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. $$

The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside

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Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ The Zodiac Room At Neiman Marcus 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.3581. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine

Into The Glass 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat. $$

Tolbert's Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu. 7 Sun.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$ Keller/ l aKe Country FnG Eats 201 Town Center Blvd. 817.741.5200 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-11pm Sat. & Sun. $$

Harbor One 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ roanoKe

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $

Blue Hangar Cafe 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am3pm Fri.; 7am-3pm Sun. $

Classic Cafe 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner

Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$-$$$

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

Reno Red's Frontier Cooking 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.' 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ SouthlaKe

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am10pm daily $$

The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ X’s & O’s Sporting Tavern 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $

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Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $ Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

The Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr. 817.599.4935. Dinner hours: 5-11pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Thu.-Fri. $$-$$$

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

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

Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy. 817.468.3777. 8:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

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

Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ Bedford

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

Taste Of Asia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $ fort Worth

Asia Bowl & Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.Sat. $$

Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; noon9pm Sun. $$

MK's Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy. 817.545.4149. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 1pm11pm Sat.; 5-10pm Sun. $$ 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 Other locations: 2600 W. 7th

St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

P.F. Chang’s 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Pho Little Saigon 1712 Mall Circle, 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

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

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

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

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sushi Yoko 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am3pm and 4:30pm-10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$ Thai Select 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Tu Hai Restaurant 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $

Tokyo Cafe 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $ Grapevine

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-11pm daily. $$

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

Sake Hibachi Sushi And Bar 100 W. Debbie

REAL GIRLS REAL WOMEN A Celebration of Girl Scouting

Gold Award Gala

Friday, May 9th – T.C.C. Trinity River Campus

7:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our 2014 Gold Award recipients. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. It symbolizes outstanding achievements in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning and personal development.

Women of Distinction

Thursday, May 15th – Ridglea Country Club 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Girl Scouts 4th annual Women of Distinction program brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders who, like the girls, are dedicated to service and leadership.

Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Mary Burnette at mburnette@gs-top.org or 817.735.5302 Proceeds benefit programs for the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains.

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Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm, Sun. $-$$

Southlake

Gingerine Fresh Asian 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Sun.Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $

Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri; 12:15pm-3:15pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Thai Chili 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $-$$ barbecue arlington

David's Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row. Dr. 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $

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

Oh My Bbq 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-10pm Mon.,Wed. & Fri.-Sat.; 10am-3pm Tues.; 10am-6pm Thu. $ Fort Worth

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

Billy's Oak Acres BBQ 1620 N. Las Vegas Trail, 817.367.2200. 11am-8pm Tue.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $ Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

Cousin’s Pit Barbecue 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. 11am-9pm daily. $ Railhead Smokehouse 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 . 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $

Sammie's Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-5pm, Sun. $-$$

Smokey's Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm

Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $

The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$

Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$ hurSt

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

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

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

Boi Na Braza 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$

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Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am-9pm daily. $

Chop House Burgers 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Tom's Burgers & Grill 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ The Great Outdoors 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $

Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ The Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. $

M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-5pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Magnolia Cheese Co. 1251 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2221. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $$

Pappa’s Burgers 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-midnight Sun.-Wed.; 11am2am Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw's Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. Mon. 11am-2:30pm; Tue.Thu. 11am- 9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 10:30am-9pm. $-$$

The Pour House Sports Grill 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am daily. $

Tommy’s Hamburgers 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $

Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 10am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Z’s Café 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am-3pm Mon.-Fri. $ Southlake

Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am3pm Sun. $

continental arlington

Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am5:30pm Sat. $-$$

Fort Worth

610 Grille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

delis & bakeries arlington

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

Artisan Baking Company 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 7am-1pm Fri.; by appointment Mon.-Fri.; 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Cowtown Farmers' Market. $ Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am9pm daily. $

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

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

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

Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Street Bakery 3010S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-7pm Sat.; 7am-5pm Sun. $

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

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fwdish restaurant listings

N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $

J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $

Mckinley’s Fine Bakery & Cafe 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $

Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 7am-2pm Mon.Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ YOFE CAFE / 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $

Yogi’s Bagel Cafe 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am-6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bread Baking Company 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $

The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $

Hudson oaks

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

Elegant Cakery 535 Nolen Drive, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $-$$ Weinburger’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

eclectic arlinGton

The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

Burleson

Wine Down 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ Fort WortH

Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$

Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm

Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$

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

Mijo's Fusion 1109 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.921.3905. 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Reservoir Bar, Patio And Kitchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 10am2am Sat. & Sun. $-$$

Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd. 817.927.7372. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$

Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm. $$-$$$

Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

Vee Lounge 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833. 3pmmidnight Tue.-Wed.; 3pm-2am Thu.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.- $$

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

Zambrano Wine Cellar 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic arlinGton

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort WortH Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ Byblos 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$

Hedary’s 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-2pm Mon.; 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.Sat. $$ Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

french arlinGton

Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

Fort WortH

La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 4626 SW Loop 820. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington,

817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

german

Fort WortH

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

greek

Fort WortH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

italian arlinGton/Mid-Cities

Birraporetti’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

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

La Bistro 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$

Moni's 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

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

Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $ Piccolo Mondo 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

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

Reflections Of Bella Vita 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm

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Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$

Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$

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

Ferré Ristorante Bar 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Tues.-Wed.; 4pm-10pm Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fireside Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am11pm Sun. $$

Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469.

Yucatan taco Stand

909 W. Magnolia Ave.

817.924.8646

yucatantacostand.com

11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am-

extra dish

What the locals are eating

if you have never been there before, the best way to describe Yucatan taco Stand is that it is a lot like Fuzzy’s — but with a full bar. This happy hour magnet on Magnolia is typically swarming with characters.

Rumor has it that they serve a potent margarita here, and based on the howls coming from the long table full of office workers who had obviously just been let off their leashes for the day, it must be true.

The menu items are similar to many Tex-Mex hotspots around town with the addition of a few South and Central American entrées, but the busy bar area is truly what sets this place apart.

On this trip, I tried the Brazilian Steak Chimichurri ($14). A thick, well-seasoned slice of certified Angus skirt steak was grilled beautifully and served with a pink center.

To finish, I sampled the fried cheesecake for dessert. It was your standard deep fried overindulgence with a heavy coating of cinnamon sugar.

This is definitely one that we will be adding to our “must-return” list.

10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $

Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$

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

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

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

Grapevine/Southlake/ Colleyville

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

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11:30am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $$

Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

latin american Colleyville/Fort

Worth

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

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

mediterranean Fort Worth

Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon8pm, Sun. $-$$

The Flying Carpet Cafe 1223 Washington St., 817.877-1223. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. Dinner 5pm-10pm Tues.-Sat.; Closed Sun. BYOB. $$

mexican arlinGton

Chuy's 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Colleyville/Grapevine

Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $

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

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

The Brazilian Steak Chimichurri ($14) was a thick, well-seasoned slice of certified Angus skirt steak grilled beautifully. The mashed potatoes were light and fluffy, and the meat had plenty of flavor.

fwdish restaurant listings

Fort Worth

Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Cabo Grande 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $ Chipotle 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 11am-10pm daily. $ Dos Gringos 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ El Asadero 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$ El Fenix 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $

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

Esperanza’s Mexican Bakery & Cafe 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Bakery and Cafe: 6 am-7pm daily. Other location: 1601 Park Place Ave., 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ Fernandez Cafe 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ Fiesta 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ Hacienda San Miguel 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 8am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $

Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen),

817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. Breakfast tacos served 7:30am-10am Mon.-Fri. $

Paco & John 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$

Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Revolver Taco Lounge 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon. $$

Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 4200 S. Freeway, #1099, 817.921.4807. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2am Fri.; 10am-3am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $

Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $

Tres Joses Cocina Mexicana 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Southlake

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-8:30pm Sun-Thu.; 11am9:30pm. $$

seafood

arlington

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$

Fort Worth

Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill 2401 W. 7th St., Ste. 117. 817.744.8631. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$

Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$

Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 355 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake. 817.442.0983. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$

Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-mid-

night Sun.-Mon. $

Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, 817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Rockfish 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Waters, Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine 2901 Crockett St. 817.984.1110. 11am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Tues.-Sat.; 10:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $$$$

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $ Southlake

Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ WilloW Park

Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$

southwest

Fort Worth

Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch Hours 11:30am2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370. mo.-wed. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$

Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $

Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

Tillman's Roadhouse 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Sat.; Din-

ner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$

steaks

Arlington

Mac’s Steaks & Seafood Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Trail Dust Steak House 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ Fort Worth

Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$

The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch 11:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun.; lounge open daily. $$$$

Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. Dining Room Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Bar Hours 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $$$$

H3 Ranch 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$

Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$$

Mercury Chop House 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 3pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $$$

M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800.11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ grAnbury

Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471.11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

grApevine/Southl Ake/ Colleyville

J.R.’S Steakhouse 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$

Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$

Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$$$

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Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in fort worth, courtesy of photographer brian luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where-march-14. The following month we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:

1. Made of bronze and permanently napping, it was sculpted by Deran Wright.

2. Fort Worth fondly embraces the subject of this sculpture as a mascot.

reveal from last month

Prestige

Comes Standard

Partners in marriage as well as in business, Erick and Marichele Satuito are both nurses who have a passion for helping their patients. But they also share a love of luxe autos that provide the perfect merging of performance and prestige — always the Mercedes-Benz and always from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth.

“We do a lot of driving as part of our work, so we make sure we only drive the best car there is, and that is Mercedes-Benz,” Marichele says. Today, she drives the S550; he’s behind the wheel of a GL550. “The S550 is the ultimate driving machine for us because of its timeless design. We feel very safe and comfortable in it. Plus it’s so smooth, quiet and fast,” she says.

Its roomy interior is what drew the two to the GL550. “We wanted an SUV that our family of four could fit in when we go on long

trips but with A-1 safety features, comfort, stability and beautiful design,” Erick adds.

But it’s the “accommodating, friendly and approachable” people at Park Place who consistently draw them back to the dealership.

“We love Park Place,” Marichele raves. “They work hard at making your car purchase easy and smooth. They give you the best deals, the best customer service and don’t think twice about helping you or accommodating your request.”

The Satuitos also love their sales agent, Joe Sabin. “He is the best ever,” Erick says. “He helped us get our first MercedesBenz and made the dream of owning that amazing brand of cars a reality.”