Fort Worth Magazine - May 2012

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Creating Irresistible Smiles in Fort Worth Since 1985

Your smile is more than just a response; it’s the symbol of your personality and the centerpiece to your overall look. As a pioneer in the field of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Mitch Conditt combines technical skill with artistic vision to create a smile that will represent who you are and fit your lifestyle aspirations. An instructor to thousands of dentists from all over the world, Dr. Conditt takes a great deal of pride in having built a practice where patients—like you—feel rejuvenated simply because of the amount of care and experience that has been invested in their personal smile needs.

Contact Dr. Conditt’s practice today to schedule your smile consultation. We are ready to help you start the journey to a smile that is unlike any other.

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Providing a “Home Away from Home”

Catering to Fort Worth Club members, tenants, outside corporate groups, wedding parties, or individuals simply looking for convenient overnight accommodations in beautiful downtown Fort Worth, the Inn at the Club serves as a “home away from home” for guests from around the world.

Guests receive complimentary breakfast for two with each overnight stay, Monday through Saturday.

Guest privileges include:

• Member dining

• Convenient downtown parking

• Meeting space

• Men’s Athletic Center and full privileges for women at Larry North Fitness

• Barber Shop

VOLUME 15 / MAY 2012 / NUMBER 5

Cover Story

44 Settling in the Sweet Spot For pro golfers and other big names of the game, when it comes to being a place for live/work/play, Fort Worth tops the leaderboard. by Alison Rich

Features

52Rope ’em, Throw ’em, Brand ’em The Chapman brothers keep Western tradition alive by doing it like their daddy did. by Paul K. Harral

60Extra! Extra! The Star-Telegram: Is it Still Relevant? If you aren’t alarmed at the changes in the newspaper, it is because you don’t understand the implications. by Paul K. Harral

Special Advertising Sections

69Philanthropic Professionals

95Bankers Worth Knowing

66Dreaming in a Historic Setting The 2012 Dream Home ties together the historic Edwards Ranch along with a stunning setting and modern design.

Advanced Heart and Vascular Care

At Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, our high-level care begins with prevention and early detection. Advanced screenings are crucial to helping you get out in front of heart and vascular diseases — perhaps avoiding bypass. As Fort Worth’s only dedicated Heart Center, we also offer advanced diagnostics and treatment techniques, leading-edge technologies and a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. And we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain and Acute Heart Failure Center. To learn more about our services and check out our free heart health profiler, visit us online.

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/ DePARtmeNtS & COLUmNS /

8 Publisher’s Letter

Outside Voice

13 Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings

19 fwliving Your definitive guide to living well

20 Getaways The Caribbean is the most popular cruise destination, but if you are looking to broaden your horizons consider some of these not-so-typical spots for cruisin’. by Kyle Whitecotton

24 Health Artificial Intelligence: Avoid food additives and artificial preservatives to naturally preserve your body’s health. by Ellen Parker

26 Image Save Your Skin: When the topic of stretch marks and scars comes up, solutions can seem impossible and too expensive. by Ellen Parker

28 Culture Museums showcase a discussion about identity in America and a focus on the yucky parts of the human body and we look at recently released books and music.

36 Cooking Local event designer Sherry Ratliff guides us through cooking and decorating for a fresh, springy menu. by Judie Byrd

40 Style What all the cool kids will be wearing to beat the heat this summer by Ellen Parker

73 Goodwill Improving life for those in need. The Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County’s Warrior Support Program and Shriners

fund hospitals for children.

78 According to Heywood It is important to always carry floaties in your car.

80 PG Suggested

Who could have expected a near-fatal allergic reaction to a wheelbarrow?

82 For What It’s Worth…

Why spoil a dinner with friends by quibbling over trivial minutiae? by Molly Forthright

84 UpClose Mary Palko demonstrates that volunteering can open unexpected doors. by Paul K. Harral

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

103 fwevents

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

111 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town

112 Now Open

If you mourned the passing of Aventino’s Italian Restaurant, there’s reason for joy. It’s back! by Courtney Dabney

114 Restaurant Review Jakes Hamburgers offers a special ambiance and poppy seed crusted buns. by Courtney Dabney

116 Dish Listings

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

128 fwflashback

The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city

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Publishers, Cowboys and Golfers

As the publisher, i often hear from people about what they like and dislike about the magazine. two areas of criticism i have heard on occasion is that our magazine is geared to too high-end of a reader and that we cover too much western/ equine related editorial. these are two critiques i don’t mind fielding. regarding our editorial being directed to a high-end demographic reader, my response is that we cannot be all things to all people. many magazines that have tried have gone by the wayside. Life magazine was one of the greatest general interest magazines of all time. it folded once in 1972 and again in 2000. the primary reason stated by experts was circulation decline based on the increased popularity of tV and because its broad, general content was made less relevant by niche magazines. you will hear no apology from me for our targeting our magazine to a more sophisticated reader. we are not a general interest publication, but a city magazine targeting a very defined reader. as for our coverage of western/equine related editorial (see Rope ’Em, Throw ’Em, Brand ’Em, page 52), this is our city’s heritage and i believe strongly that we need to keep it alive. in the mid ’80s, a number of people in local leadership campaigned to distance fort worth from our cowboy image when marketing our city. they believed that it put us behind the times and that we needed to be more contemporary — like dallas. over the years, there’s been a compromise that today combines cowboys and culture. that is the philosophy that we live by here at the City’s magazine.

someone else who felt this way was amon g Carter. as the creator and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Carter used the western persona to help put fort worth on the national map both culturally and politically. the Star-Telegram was, at one point, the largest newspaper from here to the pacific ocean. Carter’s media empire of the newspaper, wbap-tV (now k X asCh. 5) and wbap-radio (820 am) was unprecedented at that time. w hen the Star-Telegram sold to Capital Cities of new york, it was said to have been the largest amount ever paid for an american newspaper. not bad for an advertising salesman for a small startup newspaper called the Star who bought out his main competition, the Fort Worth Telegram, to avoid going bankrupt. with most successful organizations, there is a recognizable life span of achievement and distinction, in addition to whatever other ways success is measured. the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is a story of success by any definition in achieving a 100-year plus history of continuous publication. as you can tell, i am a big fan of amon Carter and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. they both helped build this city, and for that we should be exceedingly grateful. like Fort Worth, Texas magazine is your city magazine, the Star-Telegram is our newspaper. although this month’s story “Extra! Extra! The Star-Telegram: Is It Still Relevant? ” (see page 60) is about the decline of our city’s paper, it is not a slam of the Star-Telegram by a competitive publication, but an overview of newspapers across the country. the Star-Telegram, however, has the additional burdeon of helping to carry the debt load of parent company mcClathy newspapers. finally, may in fort worth means golf. area golfers are getting in as many rounds as they can before the heat of June, July and august. in our cover story, friend of the magazine J.J. henry, along with J.J. killen, mark brooks and numerous other touring pros shed insight with us on why they call fort worth home.

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Possum Kingdom Fires

In another life, I was a feature writer and editor for a number of newspapers and magazines. I thought the article Out of the Ashes (See: April 2012, page 62) by Gail Bennison was beautifully done. I really appreciate the hard work that went into the entire piece. Thank you for doing such a nice job.

Michael T. McGuire, Regional Fire Coordinator, Texas Forest Service, Granbury

Whoa! Great Job

Thanks for the excellent article

Boots on Hallowed Ground (See: March 2012, page 56). Writer

Gail Bennison did a superb job in writing about our Texas Baptist Cowboy Churches. The pictures by Jason Kindig were outstanding. We have had many news-

papers and several magazines articles written about the cowboy churches, but I can say that without a doubt this is the best one. If a reader has never attended or heard of a cowboy church, then this article will spur their curiosity. Thanks so much in covering the tremendous ministry of the

Texas Baptist cowboy churches. Happy trails!

Charles Higgs, Director of Western Heritage Ministry of Texas Baptist

Fun Surprise

Thank you Fort Worth, Texas magazine for mentioning our little shop! (See: Natural Beauties, March 2012, page 40.)

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Distribution Question

I love your mag, but do any other subscribers find it annoying that it is available on newsstands before it shows up in the mailbox?

I travel frequently and find it annoying that the latest issue is available before I receive it. Just saying.

Great publication though.

Chris Putnam, via Facebook

We hear you, Chris. FYI the magazines are mailed before they are shipped to newsstands. You shouldn't see the magazines in grocery stores, drug stores or the airports before your subscription arrives. However, sometimes the bookstore copy gets there on the same day as they are shipped direct. The Editor

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On the tube:

Hot Blooded. We’ll be there when Kelly Hansen and Foreigner take the stage at the new Flying Saucer in Sundance Square performing acoustic versions of their treasury of hits.

Designing Women. Meet the interior designers from Grandeur Design and learn how they plan to dazzle and amaze us with their creations in this year’s Dream Home.

Swimming Laps. As if swimming the Atlantic Ocean wasn’t enough, meet North Texan Ben Lemcomte who plans to become the first person to swim from Tokyo to San Francisco.

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Key Players

Writer Jennifer Retter introduces you to Texas transplant

Josh Tatum who lives in Los Angeles but whose heart is still in Texas. He’s just released a new album, Everything I Need She’ll also make you acquainted with former Justice of the Peace Sandy Prindle, who has just release a first novel, The Sins of Tarrant County Her reviews and more are on pages 32 and 34.

Kyle Whitecotton, our intern who has become the go-to man for travel, looks at cruises this month, including some not-so-typical ones. You’ll want to dream a bit, beginning on page 20.

We didn’t have a 14-year-old boy handy, so we sent intern Ellen Parker to the Museum of Science and History to experience Grossology, the human body’s world of snot, slime and stink. That’s on page 30. A few pages earlier, on 26, she also tracked down solutions to stretch marks and scars. She’s a TCU senior looking forward to graduation in May.

Brennen Anderson, also a senior at TCU, visits the new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art’s — America by Glenn Ligon. It’s a provocative and fascinating discussion of identity in America. You’ll find it on page 28. In addition to being a student and an intern, Brennen is also a father and husband.

wiredin

staying connected with the latest local happenings

Film Inspiration

It was the reaction of magazine designers that gave m ark h ulme, the co -founder of Fort Worth, t exas magazine, the idea for a movie about steve Jobs, the cofounder of apple. he is no longer associated with the magazine.

hulme had started a city magazine in Pasadena, calif., and “through that connection and time in la, i met people in the film industry and began to research that,” hulme said.

“i was looking at several other projects when steve Jobs retired,” hulme said. it was just a retirement, but apple is the standard for most magazine design operations, and there was a lot of “buzz around the retirement among our creative people and technical people in the company that afternoon about what is going to happen to apple,” hulme said. “it was all anybody could talk about.” that’s when he decided.

“that’s the movie i wanted to do,” he said. “that’s the story that needs to be told.”

t he film will chronicle Jobs’ path from hippie to one of the most successful entrepreneurs in u s history. Jobs died on oct. 5, 2011.

a n announcement early in april that hulme would fund the movie Jobs through his newly formed five star feature films and that a shton kutcher of two and a half Men would star in it triggered a major buzz in social media circles, especially among apple fanatics.

steve wozniak, who co-founded apple inc. with Jobs, gave his tentative approval of the casting in an interview with tMZ

" t he fear that many might have is that a shton was selected because he’s ’hot’ right now,” wozniak said. “But i feel that his selection was done in the most professional manner. a nd i’m glad that he’s onboard. i think he’ll put a lot into it and that he cares about this particular subject. … it’s almost too bad that steve Jobs is gone. his opinions and guidance, as to the story and film crew and cast would have been invaluable.” Joshua m ichael stern will direct, and

shooting is scheduled to begin in may.

Jonathan takiff, writing in the Philadelphia Daily News, says that ashton’s “physical resemblance to Jobs in the latter’s hippy-youth clearly was the clincher.”

takiff also noted that the announcement puts pressure on sony Pictures, which is plan-

ning a film using walter isaacson’s authorized biography, to find a writer and a star and “get its much bigger project off the ground.”

kutcher replaced charlie sheen on two and a half Men. he most recently appeared on screen in New Year’s eve and No strings attached, both in 2011. FW tx staff

Whiskey, History and Provenance

by Brennen Anderson

Texas is the second largest spirits market in the country, and fort worth is the texas-most city. it’s about time we got our own whiskey distillery. meet firestone and robertson distilling co.

we’ll start with the important stuff, first: the whiskey. for the smell, breathe simultaneously through your nose and your mouth to uncover the sweet vanilla and caramel scents. then, with the aroma fresh on our senses, we’ll sip. the vanilla and caramel flavors pop smoothly as the full-bodied flavor lights up every part of your palate. the whiskey finishes with a creamy smoothness, leaving a comfortable warmth in its wake. leonard firestone and troy robertson, the crafters of this new blended whiskey, guide me through the tasting, using their connoisseurship to bring the drink to life.

this whiskey is a uniquely north texas product.

“we captured our own yeast from a ranch in north texas, from a pecan nut,” explained robertson.

theirs is the only whiskey distillery in north texas. the area weather will lend to the whiskey’s provenance, firestone explained, imparting a flavor profile distinct from whiskeys made anywhere else. “it’s in our dna,” said robertson. “it’s what makes us different.”

firestone and robertson’s connection was serendipitous. they were both successful entrepreneurs — firestone in communications, robertson in gas and oil — who shared a passion for learning. in robertson’s words, “i’m a fanatic about how things work.” they met by way of touring a craft distillery in austin.

“we immediately discovered we had the same vision,” said firestone.

that vision manifested as firestone & robertson distilling co., operating out of a renovated warehouse near downtown fort worth. the building was constructed in 1927, and in their renovations, the pair sought to preserve as much of the old building as possible, using reclaimed sprinkler pipe and wood to make shelves. they even employ a guard dog (in addition to their state-of-the-art alarm systems), adding to the prohibition-era romance. a strong sense of history permeates the pair’s entire endeavor. whiskey, after all, is a drink deeply grounded in history, spanning millennia. from the copper pot stills to the traditional 53 gallon barrels, firestone and robertson honor whiskey’s historicity at every turn.

t he distillery has already scheduled events, including several wedding receptions and will begin hosting tasting and tours in late may or early June.

Most Bang With Your Boomstick

by Brennen Anderson

The Boomstick is the onepound, 2-foot, all-Beef Behemoth hot dog now featured at the Ballpark at a rlington.

t his is a culinary challenge for anyone, so here are three suggestions to help you successfully enjoy t he Boomstick:

1: Pace yourself. this strategy relies on promptness and planning. a rrive at the ballpark early and hungry. there are 24 inches of hot dog to distribute across nine innings.

Pro-tip: front-load your hot dog distribution so that you’re eating the most in the first few innings when you’re hungriest.

2: Bring friends. t he Boomstick was made to be enjoyed with friends. sharing among three friends means each person gets 8 inches of hot dog. however, this plan requires diplomacy. make sure everyone agrees beforehand on the desired toppings.

Pro-tip: d on’t bring too many friends. a 3-inch portion of Boomstick may not be filling.

3: Smuggle it out. t hey give you a carrying case, so use it. if, by the bottom of the ninth inning, your Boomstick is unfinished, discreetly place it in the carrying case. say you’re using it to carry a souvenir youth bat or you simply want a trophy of your amazing accomplishment.

Pro-tip: use the case as an extra toolbox.

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Local Man in Dodgers’ Deal

Bobby Patton of foRt WoRth is noW Pa Rt of the neW oW neRshiP team of the Los a ngeLes DoDgeRs.

guggenheim baseball management — led by former Lakers star magic Johnson — is involved in a $2.15-billion bid for the team. the sale could close by the end of april if it gets the approval of major League baseball and a federal bankruptcy court.

“this is an exciting opportunity,” Patton told us but declined additional comment until the deal closes.

Patton, who holds investments in oil, gas, real estate and publishing, is one of six members of the new ownership team. he’s a minority partner in Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

the Los Angeles Times reported that the Dodgers’ home opener, april 10, sold out following the news. and the Los Angeles Daily News called it the “dawn for an L.a Dodgers redemption.”

“Just days after the Dodgers’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the reviled era of mcCourt ownership will be history,” the Daily News said.

the $2 billion price tag on the deal is the richest ever in professional sports, and it more than doubles the next highest franchise price, the $700 million paid by the Ricketts family for the Chicago Cubs in 2009, reports fred Drier for yahoo! sports.

“When you realize that the yankees sold for $18,000 in 1903, these big sales like the Red sox, Cubs and Dodgers seem stunning, especially for greybeards like myself,” John thorn, major League baseball’s official historian, told Drier.

Drier wrote that 260 acres of potentially residential and commercial land surround Dodgers stadium in Chavez Ravine. — FWTX Staff

Comings and Goings

Mark the calendar for June 15, the targeted opening date for The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge, located in Near Southside at 1311 Lipscomb St. in Fort Worth. Founder Bill Smith is taking a 5,000-square-foot historic building that once housed the Lion’s Club and transforming it into a 1950s lounge setting. The music hall will have state-of-the-art sound. Outside are two patios with an outdoor stage and rooftop patio perched high above.

The growing mix of restaurants in Northeast Tarrant County is getting more complex with the opening of Zonga’s Mediterranean restaurant at 7657 Boulevard 26. The owner is Bassam Odeh who owns a number of franchise restaurants scattered around. Check out the hummus. We hear it’s good.

For half a century, the Oui Lounge at 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle in Fort Worth has been one of the city’s favorite dive bars. Its closing was mourned, but it’s been reopened with the help of celebrity Chef Tim Love. He announced the reopening in a Tweet, March 28. One change: Smokeless. Judging by the social media buzz, the long-time regulars are withholding judgment for the time being.

American Michael Kors designer to the stars and a longtime judge on Emmy-nominated reality television program Project Runway — is coming to Southlake Town Square. Or at least one of his stores is. Kors promotes a jet-set aesthetic combining sporty attitude with style. The store, at 252 Grand Ave., Southlake, is scheduled to open in early summer. If you want to get an advance look at the line, visit the Web site at michaelkors.com.

The restoration of the Tarrant County Courthouse dome has been delayed by the unusual weather of the spring, but it is nearing completion, now considered likely in June.

But the dome at Reata is finished with the overhaul, and both it and the surround deck are open for business. Mike Micallef notes that the freight elevator has been replaced and that the dome now has polycarbonate windows. The dome also has new air conditioning units, and the layout has been changed to permit seating for at least 110 on one level. — FWTX Staff

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IT'S SAFE TO SAY THAT TEXAS SUMMERS ARE BRUTAL. When the temperatures start climbing, the kids need clothing that is lightweight to keep them cool but more importantly stylish. Colors are brighter than ever, and floral patterns abound. White denim jeans or capris are an important staple for any girl and pair effortlessly with nearly everything. To dress up a casual outfit for the boys, a classic loafer can't be beat. Free from uniforms and dress codes, allow the kids to express their unique personalities with some of these fun summer looks. For cool styles that will help the kids beat the heat, turn to page 40.

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Choose to Cruise

If you are looking to broaden your horizons, consider some of these not-so-typical spots for cruisin’.

by Kyle Whitecotton

When most people think about taking a cruise, the first thoughts might include sandy beaches, coconut-scented tanning lotion, umbrella drinks and endless chains of tiny islands dotting the sapphire-colored horizon — the caribbean.

nearly half of the industry’s passengers travel there, and some of the world’s most popular cruise destinations call the caribbean home. the bahamas, Jamaica, the cayman islands and the u s and british Virgin islands are just a few of the area’s nearly 150 inhabited islands. clear, warm water and great reefs make the caribbean a world-class snorkeling destination. other draws to the area include classic sandy beaches, numerous large resorts and the prospect of a close-to-home vacation that won’t break the bank.

Virtually any time of the year is appropri-

ate for a caribbean cruise, but the peak season, mid-December through mid-march, offers the best weather, no hurricanes and a buzzing onboard nightlife. For the best prices, smaller crowds and still decent weather, try cruising the caribbean during the shoulder season — midmarch through may.

but don’t start packing your bathing suit and planning your trip just yet. not all cruises are created equally, and they are certainly not all caribbean. You have a lot of options to consider. one close-to-home alternative that breaks out of the typical cruising trends is an alaskan cruise. that’s right, all the luxury of a cruise ship with some of the world’s most spectacular wilderness just off the deck of your ship.

shore excursions on a typical a laskan cruise include wildlife viewing — whales, orca, brown bears, moose and eagles; salmon and halibut fishing; sea kayaking;

and sightseeing via helicopter or floatplane. a nd an a laskan cruise is the perfect opportunity to visit unique places like Denali national park, kodiak i sland and the a leutian islands.

m ost a laskan cruises embark from s eattle or Vancouver and stop off in ports like Juneau, ketchikan, sitka and s kagway. a lthough the fivemonth season runs from may through s eptember, the peak season, offering the longest daylight hours, warmest weather and the best wildlife viewing, is mid-June through august.

but what if you want to step outside of the box that is the typical, close-to-home cruise? What if you really want to see the world while indulging yourself in the extravagance of a cruise ship?

t he mediterranean is not only a popular destination for cruisers but also one that adds a whole new intensity to choosing and planning your next vacation. it certainly amps up the sight seeing and onshore itinerary to an entirely different level and gives you something to talk about when you return other than your new tan lines.

ports of call in the mediterranean are vast and include countries like France, italy and spain in the western mediterranean and croatia, greece and turkey in the eastern mediterranean. t he port town of civitavecchia, for example, is a one-hour train ride from rome where you can visit the coliseum, st. peter’s basilica, the Vatican and the pantheon. piraeus, another port on the mediterranean, is roughly six miles from athens and offers cruisers a chance to visit the acropolis and the national a rcheological museum. Dock in naples and visit pompeii, stop off in nice and visit monte carlo, or hop from one boat to another when you dock in Venice and tour the city via gondola.

a lthough cost is a factor when you add in airfare, the itinerary options are utterly unmatched and well worth the price. peak season runs from June to august, but for thinner crowds and cheaper airfare, try booking a cruise during the spring or fall.

Not far enough outside the box? There’s more.

You may have never thought about it before, but the Baltic Sea is perhaps one of the most unique and unforgettable cruise destinations one could choose. Whether you start your cruise in Stockholm, Sweden or Copenhagen, Denmark — the two most popular locations to begin and end a Baltic Sea cruise — you are in for the trip of a lifetime even before you step onto the ship.

One of the many ports on this cruise includes St. Petersburg, Russia, where you will want to visit the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace and see the golden domes of Peterhof Palace. There is also Tallinn, Estonia, where much of medieval Europe survives in the old town wall, Toompea Castle, Town Hall Square and St. Olav’s Church and tower. Other great port towns you will visit on your Baltic Sea cruise include Helsinki, Finland; Visby, Sweden; Rostock, Germany; Riga, Latvia; and Oslo, Norway.

For the warmest, sunniest days, the calmest waters and the most daylight hours for sightseeing, try booking your cruise during mid-June through mid-August.

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Special Treatment

Many cruise lines have added perks for those who wish the ultimate VIP treatment.

Royal Caribbean International – Bi-level loft suite aboard the Allure of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas • Private sundeck • Priority boarding and departure • Private seating for breakfast and lunch in specialty restaurants

Celebrity Cruises – AquaClass cabins with verandas • Five-head shower panels • Unlimited entry to the nearby spa relaxation room and Persian Garden • Table at Blu, a health-conscious restaurant

Princess Cruises – Half-day of kid-free serenity in the Sanctuary • Evian water atomizers • Alfresco massages

Norwegian Cruise Line –Enclave of suites surrounding a private pool, sundeck, and hot tub • Butler and concierge service

Oceania Cruises – Passengers on the Regatta, Insignia and Nautica have access to personal deck-side cabanas • Privacy curtains • Phones that connects you right to room service

And finally, for one more cruise destination that surpasses the typical and leaves you wanting more, there is South America.

Embark from Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires, two of the continent’s most popular cruise home ports, and enjoy some exceptional dining and nightlife before your cruise. From there, the possibilities are endless between the Panama Canal and Cape Horn.

Some sites you might encounter on a South American cruise include Machu Picchu, Iguazzu National Park and the City of Quito. Stop off in Montevideo, the Falkland Islands or the fjords of Chile before heading down to the mountainous Elephant Island off the coast of Antarctica. And if you plan your trip just right, you could experience the Amazon River deep into the heart of South America.

The continent stretches about 4,700 miles from the tropical to the cold, not-sotropical, and since it is the southern hemisphere, the seasons are opposite those of the northern hemisphere. That means the warmest weather for cruising occurs from December through

mid-March with the shoulder season taking up the spring and fall months.

In the end, it doesn’t matter when you go. With options like these, you can cruise all year round and see something new with each ship.

If you have never been, then head down to the Caribbean, but if you’re looking for something beyond the typical, head in the direction of a new horizon. The only drawback to any of these cruises is trying to see and do everything each destination has to offer. But don’t worry too much. The chances are pretty good that you will be planning your next cruise on the flight back from your first one.

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Artificial Intelligence

Avoid food additives and artificial preservatives to naturally preserve your body’s health.

by Ellen Parker

ARTIFICIAL ADDED TO CREATE it hard for items. restaurants, stores within avoiding unnatwith Molly Fine Foods, implements alternatives to preservatives. define food artificial preserlife? For my restaurant, always cook as and from the Anything that is shelf life of time is something be able to do you additives artificial preserhaving on Some people that a calocalorie out, matters when a healthy eating clean preservatives and much easier down calories. eating those usually see in harder for your your body to that it natuin.

What are foods that you find have these food additives and preservatives in them where some people might not expect to find them? A lot of places that you find that people will slip additives or preservatives in is when you’re using like can stock or can soup, instead of taking the extra time to make your own chicken stock or your own veal stock. It is much easier and quicker to grab a can, but if you make chicken stock one time once every two months and put it in the freezer in small amounts, you can have clean, all natural chicken stock to cook with for a couple months.

Where do you suggest people to shop for food in order to avoid food additives and artificial preservatives? I love Central Market and Sprouts and use both for my personal cooking, especially for meats because they are very conscious about selling all-natural, hormone-free products. Sprouts is really good when looking for breads. That is another place that a lot of additives and preservatives get slipped into food without you even realizing it. Sprouts does a great job bringing in a lot of allnatural, whole-grain breads that they make themselves.

What are your tips for cooking in a clean way? I do not own a microwave, and I do not use a microwave at the restaurant because I think that if you take the time to cook what you are going to put in your body, you’re going to think about it more. It is really easy to grab a frozen dinner and stick it in the microwave and three minutes later you’re going to eat it, but 20 minutes later you’re going to think about what you just did to yourself. So if you make a conscious effort to realize what you are going to put into your body, respect the food that you are going to put into your body, you will think about it more.

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Save Your Skin

When the topic of stretch marks and scars comes up, solutions can seem impossible and too expensive.

by Ellen Parker

Cures range from at-home recipes to creams sold in stores to laser treatments at dermatologist’s offices, with the prices distinctly varying from the two ends of the spectrum. Whether the stretch marks occur from pregnancy, weight loss or weight gain or if the scar was leftover from a childhood accident or a recent surgery, many solutions are offered to reduce and remove these blemishes.

First and foremost, it is important to break down the important natural ingredients that help aid in healing stretch marks and scars. Aloe Vera, vitamin E and oils are three natural ingredients that have been proven to help. An important element along

with these components is maintaining a balanced diet. By hydrating the body with water and abstaining from processed foods, the growth of healthy skin is promoted through a natural healing process.

When deciding upon a cream for stretch marks or scars, there are endless options available, but none will be effective in decreasing and eliminating the marks if it is not applied two to three times daily for four to six weeks. Massaging the cream into the stretch marks and scars is also encouraged because it improves the elasticity of the skin and breaks down the scar tissue.

If creams and home remedies do not suffice, dermatologists in the Fort Worth area can also offer non-surgical laser solutions that are not invasive. The Center for Skin & Cosmetic Dermatology (mytotalskincare.com) and the Dermatology and Laser Center of Fort Worth (skinlasercare.com) provide laser solutions for both stretch mark and scar removal, which only take 30-40 minutes, requiring three to five treatments.

suggested creams:

In the end, the removal of stretch marks and scars does not require an endless budget, but rather solutions that can be tailored to each person. Whether you want to go all natural with an at-home recipe, purchase a cream or have a procedure done by a professional, unsightly stretch marks and scars can be reduced and eliminated.

Revitol ($29.95), which contains all natural ingredients, such as Aloe Vera Extract, Vitamin E and Vitamin A.

Elastin3 ($53.75) is another option that is typically used during pregnancy and is composed mainly of Elastin Concentrate and Hydrolyzed Collagen, leaving the skin feeling soft and tightened.

The Mederma Stretch Mark Therapy ($35.99) is a mid-price range option that is dermatologist recommended and uses an extract from onion oil. Mederma also has products to soften the appearance of scars, as well as protect scars from the sun with SPF. With Mederma Advanced Scar Gel ($21.49), Mederma Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 ($20.99) and Mederma for Kids ($14.99), the scar removal creams provide treatments for all ages and protect the skin from the sun.

Scar Zone Scar Gel with Green Tea ($11.99) is a popular cream that works to reduce the appearance of new and old discolored scars and contains SPF 15.

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A Tale of Two Americas

The Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art’s new exhibit, America by Glenn Ligon, is a provocative and fascinating discussion of identity in America.

by Brennen Anderson

Walk into the huge foyer, look up and left: “negro sunshine” shines down from the second story. entitled Warm Broad Glow, artist glenn ligon fashioned letters from “black neon” tubes (painted black and filled with navy blue light) and yellow-white neon tubes. the dark letters seemingly cast a bright shadow. the phrase and title of the piece are appropriated from gertrude Stein’s story Melanctha. i n the catalog accompanying l igon’s exhibit, Scott rothkopf notes that the phrase alludes to an unsettling stereotype and may seem “alien” in an art gallery. But, rothkopf explains, “the work inverts the relationship between light and dark one expects … it casts a pall over Stein’s nagging phrase.”

the exhibit is a mid-career retrospective of ligon’s work, beginning with his early fascination with text. he dwelled on the dichotomy of black text on white canvas. Zora neal hurston’s

quote, “i feel most colored when i am thrown against a sharp white background,” illustrates the multiple levels of these initial works.

l igon uses the same stencils throughout each project, so the quality of the letters slowly degrades. a ndrea k arnes, the museum’s curator, explains the stencils demonstrate the “room for error and the human touch.” k arnes used her extensive and intimate knowledge of the museum’s space to help the artist arrange the exhibit, whose schedule includes only three cities — new york City, fort Worth and los a ngeles. in other works, ligon eschews text, dem-

onstrating his adeptness in myriad mediums. in a series of huge silkscreen prints, ligon excerpts sections of photographs from l ouis farrakhan’s 1995 MillionMan March, enlarging particular sections until they become very granulated. in another piece inspired by the story of henry “Box” Brown (a slave who mailed himself in a box to freedom in the north), l igon arranges shipping boxes marked with the international symbol for fragile. in yet another project that is equal parts socio-political study and art, ligon asked children from the Minneapolis area to color pages from a 1960’s coloring book, featuring the images of famous civil rights activists.

ligon appropriates the work of others to explore the binaries of a merican life and initiate a conversation — not only about otherness, but how a merica talks about otherness. t his is evident in the exhibit’s title piece, America karnes explained that the intent was for a merica to form the spine of the exhibit, so it is arranged in three recesses along a hallway that unites the many galleries in which the exhibit is situated. America is a series of three neon words, each spelling a different variation of a merica. l igon explains in an interview in the exhibit’s catalog that he was dwelling on the opening lines of Charles dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. America is ligon’s poignant assessment of the best of times and worst of times in america. the exhibit runs through June 3.

Hands, 1996 Silkscreen ink and gesso on unstretched canvas 82 x 144 in. (208.3 x 365.8 cm) Collection of Eileen Harris Norton

Warm Broad Glow II, 2011, Neon, paint, and powdercoated aluminum 21 1/2 x 240 in. (54.6 x 609.6 cm) Collection of the artist

Nosey About the Human Body

A world of snot, slime and stink

by Ellen Parker

The Fort Worth MuseuM oF science and history is inviting audiences young and old to take part in an interactive experience exploring the yucky, slimy side of our bodies. the traveling exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, is presented together by advanced exhibits and science World British columbia. through sept. 3, visitors will be able to look at oversized versions of their nose, digestive system and much more. the exhibit is based on the bestselling children’s book series by sylvia Branzei, Grossology. through her experiences as a teacher, writer, curriculum designer and microbiologist, Branzei gives children the opportunity to understand why their bodies do gross things by translating it into their language.

initially greeted by an animated character, her grossness, guests are immediately transported into a world where belching and snot are not only accepted, but expected. the “tour du nose” introduces the guests to 10 nasal features through an interactive oversized nose, complete with nose hair and a view down to the throat. once guests walk to the back of the nose, however, a gust of wind will come as a surprise as the nose lets out a large sneeze. adding to the realistic features of the exhibit, there is a skin climb-

ing Wall, which has everything from moles to pimples, as well as a 3-d model of the digestive system at the gi slide.

to creatively teach the young audience which foods cause gas, there is a “gas attack” pinball machine that includes an animated pig who talks to the players before and after the game. as visitors make their way through Grossology, they will also meet a “Burp Machine” and a section that helps further their understanding on how the kidney works to remove waste from the blood at “urine: the game.” to conclude the tour, guests are allowed the opportunity to test their new knowledge of Grossology at “let’s play grossology,” which is a multiple choice trivia game.

open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on sunday, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body offers a unique experience for children to learn more about the complexities of their growing bodies. tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children 2-12 and seniors 60 plus. they can be purchased online (fwmuseum.com), on the phone (817.255.9540) or in person. t he gift shop also contains items of Grossology that can be brought home as a souvenir from the exhibit, consisting of merchandise like board games, books and more.

The Sins of Tarrant County

by Sandy Prindle

$19.95

The Honorable Sandy Prindle, a former justice of the peace in Tarrant County, left his law career behind but could not break free from courtroom suspense. The judge-turned-author released his first novel, The Sins of Tarrant County, writing about what he knows best: the book’s namesake.

In the novel, Judge Ray Sterrett, an esteemed judge in Tarrant County, sends defendant Billy Earl Stewart to jail in a peace bond case. What seems to be a normal decision at work ends up putting Sterrett and his family in grave danger.

Stewart, once released, vows to get revenge on the judge who sent him to jail. His ultimate goal: murder. Stewart sets his plan in action, but he misses his target. On his rampage, Stewart kills three people, but not Sterrett. Police are puzzled by the attempt and fail to locate Stewart at the scene of the crime.

Stewart’s attempt draws the attention of two political groups in the community. Both develop a similar plan to murder Sterrett and then transfer the blame to Stewart. The judge finds himself targeted now by not one, but three different murder schemes.

Prindle actually drew on his own experiences in the courtroom in the novel. Since the release of The Sins of Tarrant County, Prindle has released his second novel, Cleansing the Sins, and plans to release another in the summer of 2012. Prindle retired as a Justice of the Peace in 2006 and now focuses on his writing.

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Cinnamon Roll Murders

by Joanne Fluke $24

What if you could combine yummy recipes with an equally delicious murder mystery novel? When your eyes grow tired of reading, just pop some cookies in the oven and snack during the next few chapters. When will someone think of combining these two wonderful activities? Oh, wait. Joanne Fluke already did that.

Fluke’s Hannah Swensen murder mystery series tells the stories of a small town bakery owner faced with numerous mysteries. Through twists and turns, Hannah must delve into the mysteries and collect clues, but she doesn’t forget to bake.

Cinnamon Roll Murders opens with news that the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band will play at a festival in Hannah’s town. Hannah decides to attend the concert and bring, of course, cinnamon rolls. As the band rolls into town, tragedy strikes. The tour bus overturns, sending keyboard player Buddy Neiman to the hospital. All seems to calm down until someone stabs Buddy in his hospital bed, making it clear that someone certainly wants him dead.

A little digging reveals that something is a bit off with Buddy. Mainly, that his name isn’t even Buddy. Hannah jumps on the case and drafts a list of local suspects.

Fluke sprinkles 22 unique and tasty recipes throughout the novel, so feel free to stop and take a baking break before immersing yourself once again in the mystery.

Fluke tried out more than 10 different careers while working to establish herself as an author. Her first book, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, introduced heroine Hannah Swensen 11 years ago. Since then, Fluke has written 18 Hannah Swensen murder mysteries complete with recipes, of course.

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Jennifer Retter

Lone Wolf

by Jodi Picoult $28

In many ways, Luke Warren adopted the lifestyle of wolves. He devoted his life to learning about his favorite animals, even living in the wild amongst the wolf packs. His wolfish ways drove a wedge between him and his family as Luke became more solitary and less loving. After his wife and his son abandoned him, Luke only has his wolves and his daughter, Cara, left in his life.

Edward Warren cut off contact with his father six years ago, leaving behind hard feelings. Memories of his father haunt him still, but he cannot bear the thought of returning home to Luke anytime soon. Edward has moved on, hoping that nothing will draw him back to his father.

One day, Edward receives a terribly alarming call. An awful wreck left Luke fighting for his life, and Edward and his sister must determine their father’s fate. Now stuck in his nightmare, Edward must decide how to help his father recover… or let him die.

The lessons from the wolves tie back in to guide Edward in the most challenging decision of his life while Luke hangs in limbo. Whether his father was guided by wolves or by humans, family still remains close to his heart.

Author Jodi Picoult describes Lone Wolf as a novel about medical science and moral choices. It is one of Picoult’s 22 novels. To view a list of Picoult’s works, visit jodipicoult.com.

Picoult is best known as the author of My Sister’s Keeper, the popular tearjerker about family bonds amidst illness that became a hit movie.

Use Your Judgment

Local author Sandy Prindle left his law career but kept his knowledge.

by Jennifer Retter

You wouldn’t read a cookbook written by a mechanic, nor would you pick a picture book illustrated by an accountant. So why not leave your courtroom novels to a judge?

When the Honorable Sandy Prindle retired in 2006, he wasn’t quite ready to forget about Fort Worth law and his wife wasn’t about to let him forget about his writing.

Prindle actually finished The Sins of Tarrant County manuscript before retirement, then got busy and set his draft aside to collect dust. A comment from his wife persuaded Prindle to search for a publisher.

“My wife picked it up off the shelf one day and said, ‘You wrote this? I can’t believe you wrote this!’ ” Prindle said.

The two tracked down a publisher and sent The Sins of Tarrant County, now found in Barnes & Noble, to press.

After you finish Prindle’s first hit book, keep an eye out for his third novel, Revolution II.

“It’s a political novel that’s really in the current time frame,” Prindle said. “To get it marketed, I need it out this summer before the elections are over.”

In his career, Prindle has won the three highest awards given by the Justices of Peace and Constables Association: the T.A. Vines award, Judge of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Perhaps we’ll see some writing awards added to the list, too.

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Picture Show

Neon Trees

$12.05

With a unique name and unique music, Neon Trees has won over the mainstream music fan base.

Between 2010’s hit Animals playing on KISS FM every five minutes and performances from SXSW in Austin to iTunes Live’s Festival in London, it’s hard to miss Neon Trees for now. With upcoming tour dates nationwide and throughout Europe, Neon Trees hopes to stun fans with new tunes.

Picture Show, the band’s second album in just over two years, needs to impress fans to keep Neon Trees in the spotlight. So many bands can record a stellar album and drop off the map with a disappointing sophomore follow-up, but Neon Trees hopes to take a different path. Based on recent success of the band’s single, Everybody Talks, no one plans to forget about Neon Trees anytime soon.

Expect the same upbeat, pop/ rock tracks on the band’s second album. Neon Trees promises music you can turn up at a party and dance to, or pop in your car to stay awake during a long drive. The same mainstream sound adopted by bands like Cobra Starship and Hot Chelle Rae characterizes Neon Trees’ appeal, too.

Neon Trees formed in Provo, Utah, the home of Brigham Young University. Vocalist and keyboardist Tyler Glenn and guitarist Chris Allen grew up together in Southern California. The two joined up with bassist Branden Campbell and drummer and vocalist Elaine Bradley upon relocating to Provo. Habits, the band’s first album, was released in early 2010.

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Everything

Josh Tatum

$8.99

Step one: Purchase Everything by Josh Tatum. Step two: Plug in your headphones. Step three: Be happy.

It’s as though Josh Tatum crafted his first single off his new album, Everything I Need, just to pick you up on a dreary day.

“Oh, oh I know I’m not the only one who thinks we can all agree / That this world can be an ugly place / Today it’s so beautiful to me,” Tatum sings over his guitar. Check out the music video for an extra shot of happiness.

Not every song on Everything will lift your spirits, however; the new musician isn’t afraid to get serious. Tatum considers his music “eclectic, soulful, passionate, timeless and deep,” but you’ll hear a hint of Texas country mixed in, too. Sample the 12song full-length album to explore all the sides of Fort Worth’s new rising star.

Tatum started his first band at age 13 right here in Fort Worth. The singer also has his fair share of guitar talent; 17 years of practice led to impressive melodies in his tunes. He has since relocated to Los Angeles for his career, but keep up with his tour dates to catch Tatum back in Texas for a show.

After three long years of writing, Everything was finally released in late March, and Tatum hopes to follow up with tours and a new album. Tatum describes the wide range of songs on the album as “a really good representation of what I do musically. It’s something I’m really proud of.”

Little Broken Hearts

Norah Jones

$9.99

If you attended SXSW 2012, you may have already heard all of Little Broken Hearts Norah Jones, a seasoned SXSW performer, played her new songs for this year’s festival-goers before the album’s May 1 release. If you did not have the opportunity to hear Jones live, though, don’t worry; you can pick up her new album or download it this month!

Jones always charms with her jazzy, soft voice. Some of her more popular tracks, like Don’t Know Why (2002) and Sunrise (2004), stood the test of time, still playing in rotation on everyone’s iPods. Jones is an artist who fits a niche market; she’s remained the jazz/pop darling for the decade. She flies just low enough under the radar to avoid mainstream pressure, but her talent won her millions of fans.

The first track to drop from Little Broken Hearts comes with a retro lyric music video. Happy Pills, the surprisingly optimistic tale of leaving behind an old love, highlights Jones’ sweet soft voice. “With you gone, I’m alive / Makes me feel like I took happy pills / and time stands still,” Jones croons on her Little Broken Hearts track Happy Pills

Currently, Jones does not have any upcoming concerts in Texas. She’ll be bumping back and forth between the U.S. and Europe this summer, so visit her Web site at norahjones.com/tour if you’d like to see her elsewhere this summer. Jones also sells piano, guitar and voice songbooks via her Web site.

Norahs-in-training, take note! A little practice, and you’re on your way.

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Texas Transplant

Josh Tatum may live in Los Angeles, but his roots are here.

by Jennifer Retter

Despite preparing for an upcoming tour, rising star Josh Tatum gave us a glimpse into the busy life of a musician.

What made you decide to perform as a career? To be honest, it kind of just happened naturally. I started playing guitar right out of the second grade. It evolved into becoming something more and more important in my life as I got older.

Are you planning on recording a sophomore album? Absolutely. I’ve probably already got enough material for a couple more records. I’m writing all the time, and basically, we’re going to be hitting the road. We’ll gear up for a full-band tour, then recording another one as soon as possible. I can’t wait to get back in the studio.

Any advice for other young musicians? Make music your way and never quit doing it. Continue doing what you feel like you need to do, no matter what the trend is. Stick to what’s right for you.

Visit joshtatum.com for more information and upcoming shows.

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Lovely Luncheons

Talented local event designer Sherry Ratliff guides us through cooking and decorating for a stunning soiree featuring a beautiful table and a fresh, springy menu.

by Judie Byrd

First, the tables. sherry says to make them beautifully endearing so guests are drawn into a friendly, relaxed ambiance. Using un-matched napkins adds whimsy and a don’t-take-it-so-seriously feel. She then uses a central color (in this case, pink plates) to provide continuity and anchor the tablescape. since her theme for this table is spring, she plays with viney wreaths, eliciting thoughts of nature. then she uses blue bowls to replicate the color of robin eggs and fills them with her fresh, lemony chicken salad. tiny blue birds peek through vintage vases filled with Central market flowers paired with pansies from the yard. the aura here is a cozy, yet lovely celebration.

a nd the food? sherry’s version of chicken salad is over-the-top delicious, and her buttery mini yeast rolls are surprisingly simple. to brighten up the table, she serves Central market’s fresh strawberry lemonade in clear stemmed glasses. r hubarb and strawberry Compote over ice Cream tops off the meal with a beautiful and delicious ending.

w hether celebrating a special occasion or a fete to simply salute a lovely spring day, this delightful, pretty party is just the ticket.

Chicken Artichoke Salad

Yield: 6-8 servings

“Always add a wink of glam,” says Sherry Ratliff, whose inspiration comes from her grandmother. “My grandmother was a delightful cook. Her dishes were always filling and satisfying — but she always put a lot of thought into making them pretty. And her tables? Oh, they were fun and special. She used flowers from her yard, interesting vases, and funky personal things from around her house.”

• 2 packages Near East brand garlic and herb flavored rice mix

• 4 chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped

• 1, 15-ounce can artichoke hearts, cut into fourths

• 3 cups seedless grapes, halved

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

• 1/2 bunch scallions, sliced

• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

Chicken Artichoke Salad (left) is both tasty and colorful to complement the fun table settings that local event designer Sherry Ratliff (below) learned from her grandmother.

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• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions but cook only 15 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, artichoke hearts, grapes, celery, almonds, scallions and bell pepper.

3. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture and toss gently. Add feta cheese and toss lightly to combine.

Mini Yeast Rolls

Yield: 20 rolls

“Try to incorporate one really simple recipe in your menu — it will help keep things easy and fun,” advises Sherry.

• 2 loaves frozen bread dough, defrosted

• 1/2 stick butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray mini muffin tins with non-stick coating.

2. Divide each bread dough loaf into 10 even pieces. Form each piece into a smooth ball and place in muffin tins. (If possible, use every other muffin cup so the bread has room to rise.) Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush tops with butter.

Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote over Ice Cream

Yield: 6 servings

“Rhubarb brings sweet memories to so many people because most of our grandmothers cooked with it — usually in pies. My grandmother always made this bright red sauce — I could eat a bowlful!” says Sherry.

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons corn starch whisked together with 1/4 cup water

• 2 cups sliced fresh rhubarb or 1, 16-ounce package frozen rhubarb

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

• red food coloring

• 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Whisk in cornstarch and water and continue to whisk until a slightly thickened sauce forms. Add rhubarb and simmer gently five minutes or until rhubarb is tender.

Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and strawberries. Add food coloring until sauce is a beautiful, bright red. Serve warm or chilled over ice cream.

Thanks to Central Market for our groceries. Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net Cable. For details, check out judiebyrd.com.

Rhubarb often triggers memories of family meals. Mixing it with strawberries in a compote makes it pretty as well.

Mini yeast rolls are quick and easy.

Kidding Around

Kid fashions are keeping summer bright with pretty patterns, flowy fabrics, white denim and colors that pop.

Summer trends for kids are full of bright colors. This season there are a lot of fun, bold patterns in trend for kids, allowing your little ones to show off their unique personality. With floral patterns and classic madras, along with more modern designs, all the summer patterns come in fun colors. White denim is also a staple piece for a summer wardrobe; since it can be paired with almost any top and can help kids stay cool in the hot summer months. Flowy fabrics allow for a free spirited, summery look.

Lucinda Rotman (left)

Milly Minis Sweater, $100, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Milly Minis Skirt, $125, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Kors by Michael Kors Gold Sandals, $55, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Reagan Jones (center)

Sally Miller Couture Blouse, $50, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Roxanne Classic Skinny Jean, $99, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Bloch Silver Sparkle Flats, $85, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

7 For All Mankind Denim Jacket, $89, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Ruby Shaver (right) Collection Bebe Smocked

Bishop Dress, $89, Zoe + Jack, zoeandjack.com

Stuart Weitzman Silver Sandal, $59, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Asher Naegele (left)

Ralph Lauren Shirt, $39.50, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Khaki Polo Shorts, $45, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

TOMS Classic Canvas Shoes, $38, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Winn Smith (right)

Ralph Lauren Shirt, $45, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Orange Polo Shorts, $45, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Cole Haan Loafers, $78, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

Settling in the Sweet Spot

For pro golfers and other big names of the game, when it comes to being a place for live/work/play, the leaderboard centers on Fort Worth.

by Alison Rich

it’s pretty much a matter of course that the grass is greener on this side of the trinity, but it seems — especially according to golf pros and others in the know — that the greens are also greener in our patch of the ’Plex. Indeed, Fort Worth offers fertile grounds for star strikers who ply their trade on the links, a place where birdies are good, bunkers are bad and eagles are worthy of an extra clink or two at the 19th hole. They do more than just live here. Several have started foundations that benefit children and others, and their local pals play in their fundraising tournaments.

As for why the Fort Worth area and the pros go together, well, hand in golf glove, the Lone Star State offers up some darn good weather (save for such climatic hiccups as the frozen tundra that was the 2011 Super Bowl or the ensuing summer drought that crippled many an outdoor plan while withering green thumbs’ gardening dreams). And our mild clime makes trips to the “office” much more of a blessing than a curse for the pros.

That we lack a state income tax means more coin in the winner’s purse. Beyond those obvious boons, our central location and proximity to D/FW International Airport slash travel times for the touring elite, meaning fewer hours in transit and more hours to spend with family and on finessing their games.

And while that’s all well and good, we got to thinking: There must be more to it. Successful pro golfers have the luxury of living pretty much anywhere on the map. So why, we wondered, do so many of them end up hanging their visors in our fair city? What, exactly, makes life here anything but rough?

why h ere? Some were born here and others got here as quickly as they could.

J.J. Henry moved here in fall 1993 to start his freshman year at TCU and (no surprise) play for the golf team.

“I was born and raised in Fairfield, Conn., quite a ways from Fort Worth, but I quickly realized how much I loved the city and the people here,” he said. “I am proud to call Fort Worth home.” His courses of choice: Mira Vista and Colonial.

“My wife, Lee, and I are TCU graduates, and we both agreed that Fort Worth is where we wanted to live. The weather is great, but it’s more about the people and the town,” Henry said. “There are good schools to raise your kids, fantastic college and professional sports, and just a generally friendly and fun community. With its great reputation, I’m proud to say I call Fort Worth home.”

LPGA player Heather Bowie Young turned pro in 1997 and joined the LPGA Tour in 2000. Born in Washington, D.C., she’s lived in Fort Worth since August 2002.

“I bought a house in Phoenix at the end of my rookie year in October 2000 because I thought that was the best place for a professional golfer to live,” said Young, who played golf at Arizona State before transferring to the University of Texas.

Eighteen months in Phoenix was enough, and she moved to Fort Worth.

“On my off weeks, I wanted to come here more than to go to Phoenix,” she said. “I like the town of Fort Worth better than Phoenix, and I like the people better, too. It’s like a big hometown. It’s friendly, but you still have all the modern conveniences of a big city.”

Born and bred right here in Cowtown, PGA champ Mark Brooks is a name known far and wide — although the UT grad is satisfied to stay put in Panther City, thank you very much. He lives on the city’s west side, a location that lends itself well to all of Brooks’ favorite golfing haunts.

“I would consider Mira Vista, Ridglea and Colonial all my home courses, although I also play and enjoy virtually all our courses at some

point,” he said.

“I stayed here for family and, honestly, for the weather,” Brooks says.

In other cities, he said, finding a course to play can be a big hassle.

“Here, it’s pretty much open doors no matter where you go. You become a pseudo honorary member everywhere, which is nice,” Brooks said.

And there’s that state income tax benefit as well, he said.

Like Brooks, LPGA touring pro Angela Stanford decided to stay home. She avoids the water while at work, but she stays close to it in her off hours at her house by Eagle Mountain Lake.

“The choice to live in Fort Worth was easy for me. First and foremost, my family keeps me in the Fort Worth area. … I grew up in Saginaw, have a hidden gem in Shady Oaks and am 45 minutes from a major international airport,” said Stanford, a TCU grad, who grew up playing local public courses. “The weather is great when you need it to be. I enjoy a break in the winter, so I don’t need 75 and sunny all the time. I could go on and on about Fort Worth. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

We also find it flattering that TCU alum J.J. Killeen decided to live in the 817 area code, seeing as how he’s originally from San Diego. (Don’t they have sunny skies, like, 365 days of the year?)

“Since I came to TCU in 2000, I fell in love with Fort Worth. There is a great atmosphere and energy, along with friendly people,” said Killeen, who turned pro in 2005. “The quality of golf courses — such as Colonial and Mira Vista — with great tour-level practice facilities helps to improve your game at home. The convenience of D/FW Airport and a mild winter make it a great location.”

For big-time ball striker Brandt Jobe, it was a lifestyle decision based initially on ease of travel. He was living in Colorado and found that getting home on Sunday or Monday from the East Coast was eating up a lot of time.

“We decided in about ’99 to start a family and have kids, and when we did, we looked for somewhere that was real centrally located. Obviously, DFW, with having the airport and having American as a hub, I could get anywhere in the country in 2 1/2 hours. So that had a lot to do with it,” Jobe said.

Then, throw in the Byron Nelson and Colonial tournaments.

“Two events in your backyard was just a bonus on top of everything,” Jobe said.

“It’s a year-around practice environment for me. I don’t have to leave town in the off-season to go work on my game,” Jobe said. “So it works out really well for our family.”

John Rollins moved to Colleyville from Richmond, Va., in 2005, and maintains memberships at both TPC Las Colinas and Colonial Country Club.

“I thought it would be great to play and practice at the two courses that host PGA tournaments in the area,” he said.

Like other pros, he praises the travel connections.

“Being centrally located is great because it is easy to get to tournaments and then home Sunday nights after tournaments if you want to,” Rollins said.

But the lifestyle also appeals to him.

“We have a great group of friends here, as well as a great church,” Rollins said. “Not to mention, no state [income] tax. That is another big factor. It has been great living here, and I have loved every minute.”

Atmosphere was a draw for Rory Sabbatini.

“Fort Worth is very grounded. It feels like home,” he told us in a previous article for the magazine. Wife Amy added: “The hospitality of the people in Fort Worth is unmatched. They have an amazing ability to make you feel welcome. Our neighbors have made us feel like family. They’re so sweet.”

Leonard’s Legacy But there is more to it than that. To get that answer, turn the clock back and take a look at the days of local masters Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson and their dear pal and supporter Marvin Leonard (each of whom, as it happens, would be celebrating their 100th birthdays this year). The threads of history these three gentlemen plaited into our collective culture aren’t just yarns to spin over a cup of Starbucks or drinks at the club. They’re still, we found, very much alive and well.

A hard-working and respected Fort Worth merchant and humanitarian, Marvin Leonard also spent many an hour honing his shots at Glen Garden Country Club (which, incidentally, also turns the big 100 this year).

As fate would have it, that’s also where Leonard met a young Ben Hogan, then a caddy. The two became fast friends, forging a lifelong bond. Flash forward to 1934, when consummate entrepreneur Leonard cobbled together 157 acres in Fort Worth to build what would later become Colonial Country Club.

Then jump ahead again to 1941, and what would become the illustri-

Ben Crane is from Portland, Ore., and lives in Westlake. He’s pictured here at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club. He finished the 2012 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club tied for 17th. Courtesy Colonial Country Club.

Brandt Jobe, pictured here top right at the 2012 Shell Houston Open, is from Oklahoma City but lives in Southlake and can get to any location in the country in 2 1/2 hours. Below: LPGA touring pro Angela Stanford decided to stay home because her family is here and because she’s near a major airport and great golf courses for practice. She lives by Eagle Mountain Lake. Courtesy Angela Stanford Foundation

ous “Hogan’s Alley” — thanks to Leonard’s indomitable spirit and keen business acumen — would play host to the 1941 U.S. Open. (And we all know the history of that particular tourney, which morphed into what’s now the internationally known Crowne Plaza Invitational.)

Not one to rest on his laurels, Leonard in 1955 snapped up 1,220 acres straddling Westover Hills and built the ritzy and meticulously crafted Shady Oaks. To this day, Shady remains a premier spot for pros to practice and play.

So who better to chat with than Leonard’s daughter, Marty, a beloved philanthropist and community supporter — not to mention an accomplished golfer and businesswoman in her own right.

On the Map “Building Colonial and getting the Open here really put Fort Worth on the map,” Marty said, noting as well that having two such high-caliber, legendary golfers like Hogan and Nelson doesn’t hurt either.

Thankfully for golfers and the city at large, Marty has helped continue our city’s long-standing reputation as a golf hub.

“My father laid the groundwork, and I just carried it on a little bit,” she said, modest like her dad. “He was a real pioneer in golf in Fort Worth. His love and interest in the game of golf — his passion, really — led him to do Colonial and the Open.”

It also led him in 1936 to start the Fort Worth Junior Golf Championship, with the goal of providing a way for area youth to enjoy the game, regardless of financial ability. The tournament is still going great guns today, under the able leadership of Wendell Conditt, who has directed the event since 1972.

Robert Stennett, executive director of the Ben Hogan Foundation, couldn’t agree more about Leonard’s pioneering of the sport here.

“Marty’s daddy was a great ambassador to the game and a heck of a reason for a lot of things here in Fort Worth,” he said. “And we were lucky to have Hogan and Nelson. Probably the genesis of golf in Fort Worth was having two of the three greats — the other being Virginian Sam Snead — from Fort Worth. Hogan and Nelson were iconic, and everyone wanted to be around them because they could do things [in golf] that others couldn’t. That’s where it all started.”

Kevin Long, executive director of The First Tee of Fort Worth, a youth-focused organization that uses golf as a vehicle to deliver life skills, echoes Stennett.

“What keeps golf in play here is that there’s such a history and deep connection to the game. We have stories that resonate,” Long said.

But those stories, he says, don’t just involve the rich and famous.

“Golf is visible because of Colonial and Shady Oaks and Mr. Leonard, but the majority of golf played in Fort Worth is played in places like

Rockwood,” he said of the public course on which so many pros and amateurs alike have cut their cleats. “Those people [who play here] are also a big part of the story. We’re all connected some way or another. It’s all part of the fabric of Fort Worth.”

In the late 1990s, a national golf magazine deemed Fort Worth the “soul of American golf,” recalls Steve Russell, former star player at TCU and today the club-fitting professional at Leonard Golf Links (which is owned and operated by Marty herself, no less). “That’s a product of Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson and Marvin Leonard and Colonial Country Club being here. And it’s still that way. Golf also is a game where you can have a little challenge with each other and bring out a little Texas swagger.”

And when it’s all said and done, all that machismo fades away just as quickly as it came, replaced instead with a handshake and a howdy, Russell notes.

While there’s much more to Fort Worth than golf, the sport complements our city’s unique egalitarian culture, Russell says.

“You’ve got guys in cowboy boots and guys in alligator shoes playing against each other, and I don’t see that other places,” Russell said. “If, for instance, you show up at Pecan Valley on a random Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock and you get paired up with someone, there’s a good chance you’re going to have a good time.”

The myth that golf is only for the well-to-do is just that: a myth.

“One of our central areas of focus at First Tee is that our program — and golf in general is accessible and affordable to every young person in our community,” Long said.

The Colonial ConneCTion A story about golf in Fort Worth would be incomplete without at least a smidge about the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, set to swing into town this month, its 65th staging. The tournament began in 1946, but the 1949 tournament was cancelled because of the historic flood that swamped much of the city the week before it was to be played.

Tournament manager Dennis Roberson points to a “neat little survey” published recently in Golf Digest Magazine that polled PGA golfers about their favorite courses.

“We were very flattered to see that Colonial came out in fifth place and the four ahead of us were really great courses,” Roberson said. “That the players put us in the top five places they like to play is very gratifying and motivating.”

“Colonial brings attention and money and good golfers, and I think this whole Metroplex area is sort of a golf mecca whether you play golf or not,” Leonard added.

Today’s Local Legends

Since golfers’ calendars are especially crazy this time of the season — not to mention magazine deadlines, which always tend to be nutty — we didn’t get to sit down and chat with every card-carrying member of our grassroots pro golf scene. That said, we at least wanted to give them a shout-out, as it is because of their time, talent and tenacity that Fort Worth has more than its share of swagger and soul. A quick caveat: While this list may not be exhaustive, we’ve made every effort to ensure it’s as correct as possible.

Golfer/City of Residence/Place of Birth Pga

Mark Brooks, Fort Worth, Fort Worth

Chad Campbell, Colleyville, Andrews, Texas

Greg Chalmers, Colleyville, Australia

Ben Crane, Westlake, Portland, Ore.

Hunter Haas, Southlake, Fort Worth

Todd Hamilton, Westlake, Galesburg, Ill.

J.J. Henry, Fort Worth, Fairfield, Conn.

Brandt Jobe, Southlake, Oklahoma City

J.J. Killeen, Fort Worth, San Diego, Calif.

Hunter Mahan, Colleyville, Orange, Calif.

Ryan Palmer, Colleyville, Amarillo, Texas

Rod Pampling, Flower Mound, Australia

Tag Ridings, Keller, Oklahoma City

John Rollins, Colleyville, Richmond, Va.

Rory Sabbatini, Fort Worth, South Africa

John Senden, Flower Mound, Australia

Paul Stankowski, Flower Mound, Oxnard, Calif.

Jerod Turner, Hurst, Oak Harbor, Wash. lPga

Angela Stanford, Fort Worth, Fort Worth

Heather Bowie Young, Fort Worth, Washington, D.C.

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bill Thornton agrees.

“The Colonial is one of the great windows through which the world gets to view Fort Worth, so we’re very proud of that spotlight that shines on our community,” he said.

While the modern-day real estate flanking the Colonial vicinity resembles little of its early-20th century self, Mr. Leonard surely would be pleased to see that the club and the game itself have retained their

original air of venerability.

“Golf has maintained its dignity and integrity and is still a ‘gentleman’s game,’” Marty said. “You’re your own referee and your own judge. It’s a unique sport, and I don’t know if there’s any other quite like that.”

ChariTy Begins aT home Besides luring legions of pros and aficionados alike, the Fort Worth golf scene also seems to be a breeding ground for generosity. And no matter if you’re a golfing genius or anything but, there’s no denying that fact that golf and Cowtown are inextricably linked. And it’s a connection from which all of us can profit, golf buffs or not.

“Having golf as a unifying force in Fort Worth allows First Tee to have access to great and committed resources. … The programs we offer in our education center allow us to help build a better citizenry in a positive way, which benefits everyone in the community,” Long said.

In a fitting exemplar of our city’s generosity, the Ben Hogan Foundation pledged $500,000 for the construction of the First Tee facility, which opened this past December. “Every tenet of our mission was in line when we provided the money for their facility,” Stennett said.

Then there’s the Henry House Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to generate public awareness and support communitybased programs that focus on the health care and well-being of children. The foundation is the brainchild of local pro golfer J.J. Henry.

“The way Fort Worth residents take pride in our city is great — specifically with golf. I appreciate the way people rally around the sport and recognize the history of it within our Fort Worth culture. I see junior golf programs like The First Tee of Fort Worth instilling important golf and life skills in our youth, so I know the sport will stay an important part of our city’s culture for years to come,” Henry said.

“Fort Worth is an incredibly philanthropic city, and with the thread of golf running through our history and culture, it makes sense that the sport and charitable causes are directly intertwined,” said Laura Moses, Henry House Foundation spokeswoman, who stressed that what sets the foundation apart is that it makes donations and promotes tangible projects through its programs to fulfill actual, specific needs.

The First Tee of Fort Worth, a youth-focused organization that uses golf as a vehicle to teach life skills, is located at the city’s Rockwood Golf Course. It benefits greatly from local foundations set up by professional golfers. This wall depicts Ben Hogan’s legendary golf swing.

Ryan Palmer, pictured at the 2012 Shell Houston Open, lives in Colleyville. But he didn’t have to move as far as the other two golfers on this page. He’s a native of Amarillo. John Senden (bottom left), also pictured in Houston, was born in Brisbane, Australia, and now lives in Flower Mound. Rory Sabbatini (bottom right) won the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in 2007 for his fourth win on the PGA tour. He’s from Durban, South Africa, and lives in Fort Worth. This photo courtesy of Colonial Country Club.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

Below: John Rollins, from Richmond, Va., moved to Colleyville. It’s a central location for him, but he’s also found a great group of friends and a great church.

Henry House debuted its initial project in May 2008 when it hosted the grand opening of a golf-themed teen room in Cook Children’s Medical Center. Among other initiatives, during the spring of 2009, Henry House bequeathed $25,000 worth of new therapeutic equipment to the KinderFrogs School in Fort Worth. Beyond that, the foundation worked closely with First Tee and the Ben Hogan Foundation to raise monies to fund the Ben Hogan Learning Center.

Stanford is another who shares her skill and good fortune with the community through charity. The Angela Stanford Foundation supports Texas children and young adults by providing college scholarships for students whose families have been affected by cancer.

Her initial event was a golf tournament called Let Your Light Shine, first held in 2006, to benefit Lena Pope Home and MHMR of Tarrant County. Now, the tournament supports The First Tee of Fort Worth and other local nonprofits.

Heather Young also puts many charity hours in, including involvement with Athletes for Hope, an organization designed to educate, encourage and assist athletes in their efforts to contribute to community and charitable causes.

Unsurprisingly, local colleges like TCU, which has graduated its fair share of moneyboard-besting golfers, and Texas Wesleyan harness Fort Worth’s allure when drafting players for their teams. And needless to say, a bustling university program injects even more economic zing into local coffers.

“It’s the central theme for how we recruit for college teams. You could live anywhere, but there’s a different feel here,” said Kevin Millikan, head women’s golf coach at TWU. The program, a first for TWU, gets off the ground in August, just in time for the 2012-13 school year.

And if you thought the Colonial was all for sport, think again: During last year’s tournament alone, the annual event raised more than $6 million for upward of 100 Tarrant County charities, its main beneficiary being Cook Children’s.

Fiscal Fitness Whether it’s during that famed week in May when the Colonial sets up shop or just during a lazy afternoon when a group of golf buddies get together for an informal round or two, the game’s influence here is undeniable.

“From an economic standpoint, golf helps us build our community into a sustainable business environment, [provides] economic opportunities and [promotes] job growth,” First Tee’s Long said. “If you don’t play, it’s hard to understand because you don’t realize the scope of the industry.”

The Chamber’s Thornton realizes it not only because he plays golf as a hobby but also because he harnesses the power of the game professionally to spur local commercial and residential development. Although there haven’t been any formal studies on golf’s economic impact in Fort Worth, it definitely comes into play when courting companies and citizens.

“We’ve got an incredible golf legacy here in North Texas, which goes back to Nelson and Hogan. And that legacy is something we refer to with a great deal of pride. … And then you layer on top of that the quality of life here. Fort Worth is a wholesome place to live and raise a family,” Thornton said.

Millikan’s colleague, head men’s golf coach Bobby Cornett, concurs. “Historically, you always hear around the country that the best players have come from Texas and Oklahoma, but more so from Texas because of Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson,” he said.

Ben, Byron and Beyond Mr. Hogan and Mr. Nelson — still jacketed in reverence and commanding respect after all these years — are as much a part of the game today as they were way back when. And part of what’s kept their memory alive is our cadre of local golf devotees and others who regard their remarkable legacy with a mix of pride, deference and awe.

Whether they were born here or got here as fast as they could, our current stock of golfing gurus made the conscious choice to live here.

Young, who moved from Phoenix, is here in part for what she considers her two home courses.

“I play at two,” she says. “Shady Oaks and Mira Vista. And I live exactly halfway between the two of them. Depending on the type of course I’m going to play for an upcoming tournament is how I choose which of the two to play.”

For the uninitiated, Mira Vista has bermuda greens; Shady Oaks has bent grass greens. As such, Young plays Shady Oaks before West Coast tournaments because they don’t have bermuda greens in that part of the country. When she needs to work with bent grass, she swings her clubs at Shady.

the next Generation There are new icons in the golf world who carry on the top-flight legacy imprinted by local boys Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson and keep the drive alive. That they polish their craft on courses etched into our landscape by one of our own — the enterprising Marvin Leonard — truly hits home the notion that Fort Worth is where the best begins.

“It just turns out that Fort Worth may be the greatest city in the world,” Stennett said. “These players could live anywhere, but they choose here.”

John Chapman. All photos

courtesy Chapman Family

and the Lockheed Martin Photography Club

It’s

Rope ’em ThRow ’em BRand ’em

The Chapman brothers keep Western tradition alive by doing it like their daddy did.

by Paul K. Harral

6:30 a.m.,and the mes-

quIte wood smoke Is already swIrlI ng around the cookI ng area at the chapman fam I ly ranch I n aledo. I’m late because — as usual — I missed the damned gate.

I’m concerned because Barney Chapman is a demanding taskmaster and doesn’t abide lateness well. As a side business, he also organizes trips to Italy, where he once lived and maintains a tight schedule there as well. When the group is running late, he has this distinctive clap clap-clap, clap-clap-clap — that he repeats until you show up. It doesn’t take long to make you want to shoot him.

Before the day is out — actually by a little after noon — we’ll have cooked and served more than 130 pounds of beef fajitas, 30 pounds of onions, many sacks of bell peppers, several cases of tortillas, 30 pounds of deer sausage and 20 pounds of regular sausage, 630 biscuits, multiple dozens of eggs and homemade pear, peach, grape and plum preserves and jellies. That doesn’t count two Dutch ovens of corn bread and one of cherry cobbler.

It’s the Calf Branding and Cowboy Cookout on the Ground put on by brothers John and Barney Chapman for a few hundred of their closest friends.

First, the equipment inventory: Hat, check. Comfortable boots (I’ll be on my feet all day), check. Personalized red apron with the Chapman Family Ranches logo, check. Heavy leather gloves (easy to burn yourself cooking over a campfire), check.

There are two authentic chuck wagons there as well, with the cooks whipping up to-die-for desserts reminiscent of what might have been served to working cowboys back in the day. I guess they could have had Jack Daniel’s sauce — for the bread pudding — around in the late 1800s since the U.S. government officially registered the whiskey in 1866. In addition, the cooks made four apple cobblers and one apricot/ cherry cobbler and some biscuits and sausage.

But don’t be fooled. This isn’t about the dinner on the grounds for the tenderfoots. This is a working ranch experience, and everyone else is just there to get a glimpse of a form of life many seldom see or experience in person.

cattle drIve The reason behind the gathering is the roundup, where cowboys and wannabes bring their horses — and chaps — and actually drive the cattle from the pastures to holding pens where, in the words of the old Rawhide TV show theme, they “don’t try to understand ‘em, just rope and throw and brand ‘em.” They also perform, shall we say, a kind of surgery on the male calves.

I wouldn’t know about any of that. I never worked cattle, and I haven’t been on a horse since the late 1980s. I don’t have any plans to change either soon.

What I am is a cook.

John Chapman is adamant that the equipment and the environment be as authentic as possible, and the cooking is all pretty authentic. I say “pretty” because the long-handled pan I use most is aluminum. But the nearby storage tent is canvas and reminiscent of the lodging tents

you see at Civil War reenactments.

“But it’s not reenactment, though,” John says. “It is Old West. We just carried it right on through.”

Why would that be?

“The heritage,” he says, “and the cowboy. I don’t use four-wheelers to round up cattle or dirt bikes. I just do it the way it’s supposed to be done. And so do most of the big ranches like the Four Sixes and so forth. They still rope cattle and drag ’em to the fire.”

He’s talking about the legendary 6666 brand that now covers 275,000 acres near Guthrie and at the Dixon Creek Ranch near Panhandle, Texas, northeast of Amarillo. The ranching empire was started by Capt. Samuel “Burk” Burnett, whose name is lionized in Fort Worth, along with that of his granddaughter, Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy, and his great-granddaughter, Anne W. Marion.

The Chapman family can trace some branches back to land grants in 1844 in Texas. Barney and John’s great-grandfather, Bill, came to Texas after serving in the Confederate cavalry during the Civil War. He bought ranches across the state, ending up in Deaf Smith County

in the Panhandle.

Their father, I.B. Chapman Sr., lived on that ranch for 10 years — in a dugout.

“Ranch life in those days was a lot tougher than now,” Barney Chapman says.

I.B. Sr. started Quality Meat & Provision Co. Inc. in 1933 and operated it until he died in 1961. At one time, he owned seven ranches.

“We, of course, as kids, worked on these ranches and lived on them in the summers and weekends,” Barney Chapman said.

John is still doing things the way he did then. He supposes that gives him some satisfaction.

“But I’ve always done them that way,” he said. “This is not something new that we just started. It’s just totally carried right on through like my dad did.”

Ranchers sometimes use what are called “squeeze chutes” and “calf tables,” devices that hold the cattle and calves in position for branding, doctoring and castrating rather than roping and throwing them.

“We never owned a squeeze chute,” John Chapman said. “I’ll bet I

Biscuit Man Barney Chapman.

was 37 years old before I ever saw one. We doctored big cows for screwworm and pink eye, and we didn’t have a squeeze chute for that either. We roped ’em and snubbed them up to a post. I didn’t know there was any other way to do that.”

Their frugal father wouldn’t buy anything he didn’t need.

“As long as he had two big strong boys to get knocked down and run over, well, he wasn’t going to buy any kind of a squeeze chute,” John said.

But there was a price to be paid — by the boys.

“My ribs, when I was a kid, use to stay skinned up so much that I didn’t think they were ever going to get well,” he said. “We had horned Herefords — great big horns — and their strike zone was right about where my ribs were. You get up there trying to doctor ’em, and if they’d get loose, boy, when they’d swing their heads, they’d hit me right in the ribs.”

Cowboy benefits In the Old West, food and lodging — perhaps in a bunkhouse — was part of the compensation for cowboys.

“They didn’t make much money, but everything was furnished for them. Whatever they did make was theirs,” John Chapman says.

“Historically, all ranchers fed cowboys,” Barney Chapman said. “Even my ranch now [up near Clarksville on the Red River], when they come to work for me a full day, I feed ’em lunch. The guys around that don’t feed ’em lunch, they all talk about it and grumble about it. ‘You can go work at this place, but he won’t give you anything to eat. You better take something.’ They feel like it’s something they deserve for being there.”

That’s how this event got started — food for the hired hands.

“We started this when I had a place up at Rhome. But I don’t know what year that was,” John Chapman said. “Back then, all we did was make a great big pot of beans and served beans and barbeque and cornbread.”

The brothers consult and decide that was more than 30 years ago.

The cookout and roundup just grew.

“This never was done for the people. It was a ranch working event that people started coming to,” John said. “It just got bigger and bigger.”

Finally, he started sending out invitations.

Last year, there were around 300 people there at one time or another, including 10 or 15 graduates of Valley Mills High School who were in school with John and Barney.

“Considering how small the school was, this is a large percentage of the high school,” Barney says. “It has become an annual event for them.”

Some locals bring their horses to help with the cattle drive, and they are welcome to do so.

Let the Pros Do It Inside the branding corral, however, it’s all business. This is the ranch’s roundup and branding, and everything else is just a courtesy to friends and guests. They may watch, but only working cowboys and cowgirls are welcome to do the real work.

“I’m just afraid they’re going to get hurt,” John Chapman said. “As long as you got something on the end of a rope and it’s running around, you’ve got to really watch or you’ll get the horse tangled up in it.”

Barney’s youngest daughter, Livia, works the ear tags — orange for steers and yellow for heifers and careful to tag the correct ear. Sons Trey and Roscoe are true ranch hands and do the heavy lifting in the corral.

“Roscoe is one of the few that John trusts to do the job with the Bloodless Castrator. It is so easy to make a mistake and if this happens, it is really a problem for the rancher,” says Barney.

Daughters Giulia and Flaminia often fly in from Rome, where they live, to participate.

Barney got into the DQ business in 1963, and since then has been involved in some way in the development and construction of more than 250 Dairy Queens in four states and five foreign countries.

He once owned the Dairy Queen in Shamrock, my Panhandle hometown, and even tried to set up a Dairy Queen on Piazza di Santa Marta in Vatican City just south of St. Peter’s. Apparently, the Pope was not amused.

“I love rounding up the cattle, working with the cowboys, and carrying on a family tradition,” says Trey. “I truly like to watch all the people enjoy themselves and learn about cowboying and branding. It’s fun to discuss the old ways of ranching.”

Trey’s in ranching full time now with his dad and with, as he says, “my uncle, the man, the legend John Chapman. As you know, we have been ranching for over 166 years and seven generations of Texans. How could anyone not get excited about cowboyin’, riding horses, working cattle, ranchin’ and living the Texas dream?”

An integral person in the event is Karen Monez, John’s long-time companion. In her other life, she’s an award-winning competitive shooter and coach of the 2010 NCAA-champion TCU Women’s Rifle Team. On round-up day, she’s all over the place.

“It has been personally rewarding to help John with the branding over the years,” Monez said. “Each year he looks forward to inviting family and friends to the branding so that they can experience the cowboy Old West traditions of working cattle.”

At the CAm PfI re But I’m not a cowhand. My job is at the campfire, where the cooking will continue at a frantic pace until well after noon.

I’m all sausages and eggs early in the day, switching to fajitas as soon as the breakfast rush is over.

Joe and Stephanie Usher are generally in charge of the vegetables for the fajitas. Brothers Rickey and Brad Brown handle the Dutch ovens for biscuits and keep the fires stoked. In 2012, James Badgett will serve as coffee master.

In past years, we cooked the vegetables in wok-like utensils made from plow disks with tripod legs welded on. It was slow and inefficient. Last year, we switched to cooking on the adjustable grill — faster but with a fair amount of waste.

But the fajita beef is done only directly on the grill and cooked at the pace of serving so it is always fresh and hot.

David Rubinson, now in the oil and gas business but one-time soccer coach at TCU, is the knife man. He slices the fajitas as they come hot off the grill. He won’t sit down until early afternoon.

Barney is the biscuit man. He’s got the mixings spread out on the work table and the Dutch ovens lined up on the ground. There’s a separate fire pit to generate the coals the cooks will pile on the ground under the ovens and on the lids to bake the biscuits.

One thing: Barney doesn’t use lard. He uses olive oil. I suppose you could have imported olive oil to the Old West if you had wanted. But he’s a freak on controlling cholesterol. He won’t use butter, either.

As I arrive, cowboy coffee is already boiling from a cooking tripod over a fire pit. It’ll be replenished throughout the day, and by day’s end will be strong enough to use on scrapes, scratches and other wounds.

The heart of the operation is an iron cooking grill designed after one cookout a couple of years ago during a meeting at the Old Neighborhood Grill. We’d had a particularly difficult time that year making everything come out right.

We drew the plans on a piece of paper, and then Barney commissioned Regan Holderman, a Mennonite neighbor and friend up near the Red River, to fabricate it. It straddles the cooking trench — which for some reason the Chapmans always locate a long way from the wood pile — and can be raised or lowered with a sprocket wheel mechanism, depending on the height of the fire and the wind across the trench.

for Love of the trADItIon The people show up for food in waves — and the last one includes the cowboys who have been working long and hard to handle the roundup and branding duties.

They are professionals who work at various ranches but sign on for the day because they believe in doing it the way the Chapmans do it.

“If you’ll look, most of them are dressed the way they’re supposed to be dressed,” says Barney.

“They don’t have a baseball cap turned backward,” says John.

It’s a hard to make a living wage as a cowboy, they say.

“The cowboy is the lowest paid skilled laborer in the world,” says John. “And he’s very skilled, but they just don’t make much money and that’s probably just the way it has always been.

“They never have made much money because the ranchers never did make a whole lot of money, and they were afraid to raise the pay scale because then if cattle went back down, well, you can’t ever lower it,” he said. “They probably make more now than they ever have.”

And they get to be cowboys.

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Extra! Extra!

by Paul K. Harral

If you aren’t alarmed at the changes in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, it is because you don’t understand the implications.

The 106-year-old Fort Worth institution is shrinking before our eyes through successive waves of layoffs and buyouts — 14 in all (three in 2011 alone and one this February) by one former staffer’s count.

Since its first published edition, Jan. 1, 1909, the newspaper and its publisher — whoever that happened to be — have been leaders in Fort Worth and for much of that time in sprawling West Texas. The paper has been a witness to — and often a shameless promoter of — Fort Worth’s dynamic growth from a dusty Cowtown to the modern city it is today.

I need to disclose that I came to the StarTelegram in 1986 as an assistant managing editor and took retirement — volunteered for a buyout is another way to say that — in April 2009. At that time, I was vice president/ editor of the editorial page.

Through its history, the paper was loved or hated, but the visceral connection between it and its readership was unmatched anywhere in my experience. Letters to the Editor often had the tone of a scolding from your mother: “I am so disappointed …”

But the newspaper is in danger of becoming irrelevant to the city it helped build.

Many papers across the country face similar challenges. But the Star-Telegram faces a problem that many other papers do not — the staggering debt load of parent company McClatchy Newspapers.

Executives at the Star-Telegram were offered an opportunity to comment for this article but declined to respond. CEO Gary Pruitt, head of the company when it bought the Star-Telegram, announced in March that he was leaving the company to become president and CEO of the Associated Press.

“I think it’s still a pretty good newspaper,” says former publisher Wes Turner. “I think the Star-Telegram does as much as they can with the resources they have available. It’s a shadow of what it was 10 years ago, but then again, we had twice the resources — more than twice the resources — in the newsroom.”

There were also more pages of newsprint.

What journalists call “news hole” is a function of advertising page count, and newspaper print advertising is off by slightly less than half across the country since 2006. Page count follows that trend.

One place that makes an impact is in political recommendations.

“I continue to be troubled by the way the Star-Telegram handles political endorsements,” Turner said. “I believe that publishing a list of endorsements should be done prior to the beginning of early voting.”

But in the past, the newspaper would add additional pages if necessary to see that that happened.

“They routinely print their endorsements of local races just prior to regular voting. I think this contributes to the politicians and public viewing the paper as less relevant to the process than ever before. It is certainly making them less connected and important to the community,” Turner said.

The Star-Telegram has always been a top performer for whoever owned it, and there’s no reason to assume that has changed. Performance figures of individual newspapers in chains are virtually impossible to obtain unless someone talks. And no one is.

General circulation newspapers have always faced a dilemma.

A newspaper is like a lumberyard, legendary Texas journalism professor David McHam once told my class at Baylor University. A lumberyard can’t just carry 2 X 4’s eight feet long because builders need a variety of things. The same is true of a general newspaper. Some want international news, and some want bridge columns and almost everyone wants local news.

was about 1,400 across all departments. Only a few at the paper know the true number now, and they aren’t talking. But it’s reasonable to assume the count is about half that.

At the height of the newspaper war with the Dallas Morning News in Eastern Tarrant County, the authorized newsroom strength was 425 staffers. Some think it is well below 200 now, perhaps about 150.

McClatchy was upbeat in a February 2012 news release about its progress on debt reduction in 2011 and at a slowing in the decline of advertising revenue. But that news immedi-

Faithful readers are alarmed and downright bitter. But comments about the size of the paper and the thinness on some days of the week miss the point. The point is that newspapers still do almost all of the original reporting in the United States. Content is king and local content trumps all other.

Newspapers can cover the world through wire services and syndicates at relatively little cost. But they can only cover local news with local staff members. And that’s expensive.

When I came to the Star-Telegram in 1986, the FTE count — that’s full time equivalent —

ately preceded the latest wave of buyouts, layoffs and job eliminations at the Star-Telegram

Among the casualties in that round were Melinda Mason and Faye Reeder. Those are not household names like Randy Galloway, but the two women were the primary faces in

SMU’s

Tony Pederson says current students and some earlier ones will never read newspapers in a paper format. Basic mortality tables may well accurately predict when newspapers will cease to be available in print as aging dedicated readers pass on.

the community for the newspaper and oversaw community involvement and sponsorship activities. Reeder is still on board part-time. But the action signaled a continued withdrawal from the community.

The Austin bureau was closed and will now be staffed out of Fort Worth.

“No business entity in history has contributed more to Fort Worth than the Star-Telegram, but decades of goodwill and competence have been wasted by a combination of economic trends and corporate incompetence,” says O.K. Carter, who covered Arlington for 40 years as a reporter, columnist and editor before taking a buyout from the Star-Telegram in April of 2008.

Literally millions of dollars — real dollars and free or reduced advertising space dollars — were poured back into the community through sponsorships and support of organizations working to benefit the city and its residents.

Previous publishers of the Star-Telegram — starting, of course, with founder Amon G. Carter Sr. — have been highly visible in the community, chairing committees and task forces and serving on boards of directors of civic organizations. Some might say they were too involved, but that won’t be said about current publisher Gary Wortel. He also is the first publisher to live outside the city of Fort Worth.

“[Carter] ran Fort Worth. He loved it, lauded it, lavished gifts on it when it was good, punished it when it was bad,” wrote the late Jerry Flemmons in Amon: The Texan

Who Played Cowboy for America

“Amon was the ruling body of Fort Worth, and he never held a public office. To oppose him was to live a lean existence outside the city’s power base.”

Carter built relationships across the United States and especially in the White House that resulted in the location of the Bomber Plant in Fort Worth. He also was instrumental in the Colonial National Invitation Tournament, what has become the Cultural District and the creation of Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He pushed for an assembly plant 30 years before the General Motors plant opened in Arlington.

“At his death, fully half of Fort Worth’s population worked for companies he had lured to town,” Flemmons wrote.

For many years, the Star-Telegram had the largest circulation of any paper in the South, and a publisher’s statement, March 31, 1952,

showed morning and evening circulation of 242,072 — 57,244 more than the Houston Chronicle and 69,767 above the Dallas Morning News. Sunday circulation was 221,231, also the top figure in the state. Sixty years later — also

in March — the paper’s circulation (now a morning only paper) was 152,654 daily and 231,043 Sunday.

“It might be human nature to say we produced a better newspaper in my day than is being produced today,” said Roger Summers, who came to work at the Star-Telegram on Oct. 12, 1960, and retired on June 26, 200l.

“That would not be fair. Even with all of the reductions at the Star-Telegram, there still is in place a strong, experienced, professional staff that is more than able and willing to produce a good newspaper,” he said. “What is required is adequate financial support and improved leadership and guidance from corporate.”

Turner and Summers are right about the present quality of the paper. But Fort Worth isn’t used to having newspaper like other American cities.

It is startling to hear politicians and city officials who long lived by the philosophy of never arguing with people who buy ink by the barrel — or railroad tank car in this case — openly make fun of the paper.

“The reader’s always right,” Turner said. “Is it fair? It is what it is. There is a fair amount of criticism and jokes about the incredible shrinking Star-Telegram in the marketplace. But from a business standpoint, if you’ve got a little under $2 billion in debt that you are trying to service, your options are to cut your expenses and service your debt or go bankrupt.”

Faithful readers are alarmed and downright bitter. But comments about the size of the paper and the thinness on some days of the week miss the point. The point is that newspapers still do almost all of the original reporting in the United States.

“The product is still the cog in the wheel,” says former Star-Telegram Publisher Rich Connor, now owner of the Fort Worth Business Press. “Content is king. Local content trumps all other content.”

That requires reporters, photographers and editors — and news space.

Internet postings and Tweets get lost in a sea of information, but newspaper articles are right there in front of you to be referred tomorrow or days later, to be torn out and posted on bulletin boards in offices, or, perhaps the most important forum of all, stuck on the refrigerator door.

The Star-Telegram building at 7th and Taylor streets, now owned by Bob Simpson. The paper moved to the building in 1920 from a building at 8th and Throckmorton, pictured below in the early 1900s. Opposite Page: Amon Carter Sr. enjoys a cigar at his desk in the late 1940s, surrounded by images and mementos of longtime friend Will Rogers. The friendship led to Carter’s interest in Western art and ultimately to the museum that bears his name. Courtesy Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington

The Star-Telegram by all accounts has been a top performer for all of its owners, although actual numbers are difficult to come by. There’s no real reason to assume that the newspaper’s performance numbers — although obviously smaller — have changed under McClatchy ownership.

“The core of newspapers’ financial problems has been rapidly declining advertising revenues,” The Pew Research Center’s Project of Excellence in Journalism said in its report The State of the News Media 2011 “They fell nearly 48 percent since 2006. While the rate of loss was much less severe in 2010, trends were still negative, amounting to a loss of 6.3 percent.”

That’s a problem, Connor notes.

“Virtually all of the costs of a newspaper are in personnel and paper. And virtually all of the revenue of a newspaper is in advertising,” he said. “So when advertising revenue shrinks, which it is doing, where can you most affect the balance between revenue and costs in order to maintain profitability?”

Pew said profit margins remained around 5 percent but far below the 20 percent or better in the past that led to acquisitions and mergers by publicly traded media companies.

The golden age probably started in the mid- to late-70s and ran for about 20 years, says Turner.

“Profit margins were at all time highs,” he said. “It was a business that you’d be hard pressed to fail at if you were a publisher.”

Revenue hides lots of sins, but when advertising revenue began to fade, the realities of being a publicly traded company kicked in. The market is relentless. It demands consistent and increased performance. And it punishes companies that do not comply.

Shareholders, disappointed in the group’s profit margins, forced Knight Ridder — the owner before McClatchy and one of the most respected newspaper groups in the country — to put itself up for sale. McClatchy acquired the group in a $6.1 billion cash-andstock deal. It immediately sold 12 papers for $2.078 billion. Sales included the Philadelphia Inquirer (18 Pulitzer Prizes), the Philadelphia Daily News and the San Jose Mercury News. McClatchy announced completion of the sale in August 2006 and said that as of Aug. 2, total debt net of balance sheet cash stood at

$2.58 billion.

McClatchy’s stock was $74.16 on March 1, 2005, before the sale. It was $2.54 on March 1, 2012, according to E-Trade.

Amon G. Carter Sr. started the Star in 1906 and merged it with the Telegram in 1909.

In 1922, the paper opened the first Fort Worth radio station, WBAP — that stood for “We Bring a Program.”

In 1948, the paper established the first television station in the southern half of the United States.

The paper was an early proponent of zoning, specialized editions for subsets of its circulation to the benefit of both small advertisers and hyperlocal news junkies.

Zoning morphed over the years from a few columns inside the paper to inserted special sections to remaking parts of the front and local covers to, under Connor, three “separate” newsrooms under their own management (Arlington, Northeast Tarrant County and what was called “Fort Worth/Balance” — everything else).

“Our idea was to make a big paper small,” Connor said. “I wanted to be ‘the local paper’ in Arlington and in Northeast Tarrant County.”

There was resistance from many, including top editors, but it worked, Connor said. It was expensive and inefficient in that common functions were duplicated in different locations. But the acid test began on April 3, 1996, when the Dallas Morning News printed the first edition of the Arlington Morning News The reaction was instant — the StarTelegram imported borrowed reporters from sister newspapers, transferred people in from elsewhere in the paper and hired just about anyone who could get in the door and fog a

mirror. Editor Jim Witt bought dog tags and Army helmets for the staff. It was over Jan. 12, 2003, when the Arlington Morning News quietly published its last edition.

But before it was over, the Star-Telegram had increased the staff in Arlington to around 70 people and created the Arlington Star-Telegram out of the old Arlington Citizen-Journal. What the Morning News couldn’t have known is that a few years before its attack, a

small group of Star-Telegram editors met to assess how they would attack the Star-Telegram using what they knew of the assets of the Dallas paper. They designed a counterattack strategy, and all those editors were still around when Dallas made its move. That wouldn’t be true today. The flood of institutional memory out the door in the past few years is daunting.

“Newspaper companies were sadly mistaken in their original assessment of the Internet in the 1990s,” says Tony Pederson, a professor and Belo Distinguished Chair in Journalism at SMU, who is chairman of the Division of Journalism in the Meadows School of the Arts.

“Newspapers didn’t understand that the Internet was a complete social and cultural revolution that would change everything we thought we ever knew about media,” Pederson said.

That led to a disastrous decision on the part of the nation’s newspaper publishers. In an effort to build online audiences, they gave away their exclusive product. They didn’t charge for access, and they didn’t actively pursue those who violated their copyrights on their intellectual property.

It’s not just newspapers, Connor says.

“Online shopping threatens every business model steeped in the past,” Connor said. But for newspapers, online revenue comes nowhere near to replacing print revenue.

In retrospect, it looks as if McClatchy overpaid for the Knight Ridder papers.

“They didn’t,” Connor said. “Times changed. Virtually anyone in any sector who bought a business or started one between 2000 and 2008 is now in a weaker position than when they bought. Welcome to business in America today. It will get better.”

Revenue hides lots of sins, but when advertising revenue began to fade, the realities of being a publicly traded company kicked in. The market is relentless. It demands consistent and increased performance. And it punishes companies that do not comply.

O.K. Carter, who covered Arlington for 40 years as a reporter, columnist and editor before taking a buyout from the Star-Telegram in April of 2008, says the giant newspaper corporations have committed a great sin.

“They have separated themselves from their communities both by hiring people who are not part of the communities they serve and by bowing to the powers of Wall Street and the interest of self-serving corporate blowhards headquartered far away,” he said.

Many newspaper companies missed the

early signs of what computers would eventually come to mean to the news business, but to its credit, the Star-Telegram did not. Enter StarText.

Tandy Corp. had developed the first personal computers and proposed an electronic news service for the new machines. Tandy would supply the equipment. The newspaper would supply the information.

Gerry Barker, now at The Palm Beach Post, volunteered.

It was successful almost from the start.

“For two years in the mid-80s, StarText returned a six-figure profit. Throughout the 80s, we were the only local service that I know of that made money,” Barker said.

“Why were we successful? Several reasons come to mind. It was simple to use, consisting of plain text and keywords. It was reasonably priced. ... But most of all, it was personal. The service felt like one large family, and we nurtured that every chance we got, including subscriber town hall meetings and picnics,” he said.

Jim Boughton of Arlington, a local computer specialist and former StarTexan columnist, says the service was years ahead of anything in the online world.

“Think of today’s buzzwords, and StarText had it years ago. Citizen journalist, StarText had it. Video columns, StarText had it. Breaking news developments, StarText had it. Social media, StarText had it. Blogs, StarText had it,” he said.

Below: First sale: Left to right foreground: Don Pels, LIN Broadcasting; Tom Murphy, CEO of Capital Cities; Amon Carter Jr.; and Gerry Dickler, a founding director of Capital Cities. Courtesy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington.

“We had both an online community and face-to-face community with social gatherings and user group meetings,” Boughton said. “Friendships and associations made way back then still live on. Though people have grown, moved and become distant, we still gather on Facebook and e-mail.”

The Star-Telegram may have been the first and possibly for a long time the only media company to understand that electronic media users form communities regardless of geography. It established a site called Virtual Texan to appeal to Texas and Oklahoma expatriates anywhere in the world.

It won a Digital Edge Award from the Newspaper Association of America for “Best Feature Presentation,” and when Barker left the newspaper, it had more than “10,000 pages of pure Texana, everything from books and recipes to rare photos and tall tales.”

Highly specialized local efforts like that came to a halt when Knight Ridder acquired the newspaper and standardized the Web sites. It was not unreasonable, Barker said, to try to achieve economies of scale and create a national advertising platform.

“What it didn’t take into account was the strength of the brands in their local markets and giving those brands latitude to leverage what made them unique. As a result, it alienated publishers and demoralized editors. Milk is a great thing to homogenize. Web sites aren’t,” Barker said.

The Star-Telegram Web site roared back a few years later with dfw.com and dfwVarsity. com, and the company has aggressively embraced social media and, in fact, constructed its new offices across the street from the recently sold old Star-Telegram building around that concept.

That and serving the niche markets may be salvation for the future.

“The smaller papers have an entirely different relationship with their readers and advertisers than do the metros. If you own a store or business in one of the smaller markets, you can still afford advertising in the local paper, and it will pay off for you,” says SMU’s Pederson.

“And obviously, the smaller newspapers have always been more dedicated to local news. They’ve always printed garden club

news and Little League baseball results that people want,” he said.

In 1974, Capital Cities Communications, primarily a broadcasting company seeking to diversify, bought the Star-Telegram Later, CapCities bought the ABC television network. The Walt Disney Co. acquired the StarTelegram and its sister newspapers in 1995 when it acquired Capital Cities/ABC. Disney sold the newspaper holdings to Knight Ridder Inc. in 1997. Then came the shareholder pressure that caused Knight Ridder to put itself up for sale.

Classified advertising — long a mainstay of newspapers — has migrated to the Internet. Newspapers have fought back with Webbased sites like cars.com. But the amount of Web advertising money is minor compared ink on paper.

The Newspaper Association of America reported that print advertising in 2010 was just under $22.8 billion. Online advertising that year was just over $3 billion.

Connor was fond as publisher of retelling the old adage that railroads almost went out of business because executives thought they were in the railroad business rather than the transportation business.

He’d argue that the real problem was that railroads were run by people who really liked trains — and that newspapers were run by people who really liked newspapers.

I’m one. I adapted to computers in the 70s, bought a personal one in the mid-80s, was on the Internet in around 1989-90. But I prefer to read ink on paper. Others prefer digital.

“Something I’ve said many times since coming to SMU is absolutely true,” says Pederson. “The students we are teaching, and probably those who were students in the last 15 years, will never read newspapers in a paper format.

“You can look at basic mortality tables and predict pretty accurately when newspapers will stop being available in print,” Pederson said.

Turner and many others who toiled over the years for the Star-Telegram wish McClatchy the best of financial luck.

“I have a pension I am counting on continuing,” Turner said. “I have nothing but the best luck and support for [the company] to make that payment.”

Star-Telegram Timeline

1849 – Fort Worth’s first newspaper – the Chief –founded.

Dec. 11, 1879 – Amon G. Carter born in a log cabin that his father built near Crafton in Wise County.

1905 – Amon Carter arrives in Fort Worth from San Francisco. Establishes Texas Advertising and Manufacturing Co.

1906 – Carter and other found the Star First edition published Feb. 1, 1906.

Jan. 1, 1909 – Star acquires rival Telegram and publishes first edition.

1913 – Star-Telegram is the fourth largest newspaper in Texas, having grown from 15,000 to 40,000 daily circulation in four years.

1920 – Moves into what Editor & Publisher said was the finest newspaper plant in the Southwest at 7th and Taylor streets in downtown Fort Worth. Building had three elevators, a separate “rest room for women employees” and its own artesian well.

1920s – Paper adds “Where the West Begins” to masthead.

1921 – Scripps-Howard launches Fort Worth Press

1922 – William Randolph Hearst buys Fort Worth Record

1922 – Star-Telegram launches first Fort Worth radio station, WBAP, “We Bring a Program.”

April 1, 1923 – First edition of Hearst-owned Record greeted by StarTelegram front-page editorial titled: “WELCOME, MR. HEARST.”

May 1924 – Hearst offers to buy the Star-Telegram, suggesting “$500,000 cash and $100,000 a year for five years at 6 1/2 percent interest.” Carter offers to buy the Record for “what you have in it.” Hearst accepts instantly.

1926 – Star-Telegram publishes 200-page anniversary edition touting accomplishments: Circulation increases 4,500 to 125,000 (Sunday),

$25,000 capitalization to $1,000,000, 25 employees to 343, one press to four, three linotype machines to 20 and first issue receipts of $387.30 to “considerably more.”

1948 – Star-Telegram established first television station in the southern half of the United States, WBAP-TV

June 23, 1955 – Amon G. Carter dies.

1974 – Star-Telegram sold to Capital Cities Communications Inc. and LIN Broadcasting. Daily circulation: 235,000 daily papers.

1975 – Scripps-Howard closes Fort Worth Press William Dean Singleton attempts to revive paper. Effort lasts from Aug. 1-Nov. 5.

1981 – Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography: Larry C. Price, for photography of a firing squad execution in Liberia.

May 3, 1982 – StarText –an electronic newspaper – launches in cooperation with Tandy Corp.

1985 – Pulitzer Prize for Public Service: Mark J. Thompson, for reporting that nearly 250 U.S. servicemen had lost their lives as a result of a design problem in helicopters built by Bell Helicopter.

1986 – Capital City becomes Capital Cities/ ABC Inc.

1995 – Walt Disney Co. buys Capital Cities/ABC Inc.

1997 – Knight Ridder buys Star-Telegram

2006 – McClatchy buys Star-Telegram

2011 – Downtown StarTelegram building sold to energy magnate Bob Simpson. Star-Telegram moves into rented space nearby.

Sources: Amon: The Texan Who Played Cowboy for America, Star-Telegram, Handbook of Texas Online, various other sources.

Dreaming in a Historic Setting

The 2012 Dream Home ties together the historic Edwards Ranch along with a stunning setting and modern design.

Fort Worth, texas magazine’s 2012 Dream Home, under construction at 3824 r iverhills View Drive, sits among 320 acres of virtually untouched Trinity r iver Valley land. nearby are more than 50 acres of parkland, creeks and ponds and bike trails connecting to the river.

The home is being built by Powers & Curtis, the builders who constructed the 2011 Dream Home at 1704 Carleton ave. near the historic r iver Crest Country Club. That house was infill, built to match the existing neighborhood.

a ndrew Curtis and Chris Powers, the principals in the company, both said they were excited to be involved again.

“We met great people, great vendors, a great charity and many potential clients,” Powers said. “We received a lot of feedback from all those who toured, which has really helped us learn what today’s market sees as a ‘Dream Home.’ ”

Powers and Curtis are betting on a changing marketplace that is calling for homes that, while still large, are a far cry from the giant houses of just a few years ago. This one is about 6,000 square feet of livable space with another 1,500 square feet under roof in the garage and outdoor areas.

“We learned a lot from last year about what the majority of people are looking for. What we learned is that people want a home that they can manage, not one that manages them,” Powers said. “show homes are great, but in many cases, they are just show homes. People love touring them, but realistically, they are only fun to look at and not realistic. our strategy is to build a home that the masses can realistically see themselves living in or that they can take ideas from our home to implement into their residence.”

interior design on the house will be by grandeur Design of Decatur.

“We wanted to be part of an innovative project for a worthy charity that brings together the highest caliber of partners,” says susan semmelmann.

she and partner Brenda Blaylock think that they have found that with Fort Worth, Texas magazine and Powers and Curtis.

Where: 3824 riverhills View Drive

Benefiting: american heart association tarrant County

Dates: sept. 26 - oct. 28

Times: Wednesday - saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; sundays, noon - 5 p.m.

admission: $10

Thank You From Kids Who Care

Grand Prize Winner

Chef Molly McCook

Ellerbe’s Fine Foods

assisted by Betsy Price, Mayor of Fort Worth

Best Culinary Technique

Chef Denise Shavandy TSTC Culinary Institute

assisted by Chris Klein “You Be the Chef” Winner

Best Amateur Chef Team

Most Creative Plate

Chef Terry Chandler

Fred’s Texas Café assisted by Andy Meadows, 92.1 HANK FM

Emily McLaughin, MD & Toni Lewis West Magnolia Plastic Surgery

Featured Top Chefs

Jon Bonnell

Otto Borsich

Debra Cantrell

Janet

Terry

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15th Anniversary Sponsor

Chef Sponsors Frost Bank

Mellina & Larson, P.C.

Hoffbrau

Ke’o

Bon Appetit

Freese & Nichols

Wills Pro Custom Teresa and Billy Pels

Divine Desserts

Cook Children’s

Health Foundation

Laughlin Sales Corp.

Friends and Family of Mackenzie Medaris

Food Sponsor

Beverage Sponsors

Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth

Kings Liquor

Margarita Express

Winslow’s Wine Cafe

Notable Texans

Amy

Texas Magazine

Sonny Burgess Judge Singer, Songwriter

Joel Burns City Councilman, District 9

Walter Dansby Superintendent, Fort Worth ISD

Mike Gason Judge “You be the Judge” Winner

Kathleen Hicks Judge City Councilwoman, District 8

Tasting Stations

Nothing

Jim and Sue Moore, Mike and Shelly O’Toole

Standard Parking

Paige and Graham Pate

Karen Vermaire Fox

Media Sponsors

Chris Klein “You be the Chef” Winner

Nancy Lamb Local Painter

Mark McLemore Former Texas Rangers 2nd Baseman; Fox Sports Southwest/TXA 21 Pre & Post Game Analyst

Andy Meadows Program Director, 92.1 HANK FM

Susan K. Medina President, SKM Communications Strategies and Local Columnist

Rosa Navejar President/CEO, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Betsy Price Mayor, City of Fort Worth

Janine & Juliette Turner

Talk Radio Show Host Constituting America

Pulido’s

Sweet Tomatoes

Vance Godbey’s Catering

Z’s Cafè

“What sets us apart in the industry, which directly impacts the client, is our extensive store inventory and our on-site manufacturing,” says Blaylock. “Our staff is comprised of highly trained seamstresses, specialists in woodwork detailing and craftsmen in iron-work.”

2012 Dream Home Partners

• Aaron Architectural Iron

• Acme Brick

• Advanced Cast Stone Inc.

• Arrowhead Stairs

• BluGlo

• Crown Roof Tiles

• David Rolston Landscape Architects

• Durango Doors

• Ferguson Enterprises

• Fort Worth Lumber Co.

• Grandeur Design

• Interceramic Marble Collection

• Interceramic Tile and Stone Tile

• J&S Airconditioning

• Masters Flooring, Fort Worth

• Omniview Window and Door

• Overhead Door Company

• Pierce Hardware

• Phillips Lawn

• Prewitt Electrical

• Quality Custom Floors

• Scott Watson Design

• Texas Best Rain Gutter

On-site manufacturing, she says, gives control over every phase of production.

The charity partner this year is the American Heart Association in Tarrant County. Executive Director Tammy McKinney says the organization is thrilled to be a participant.

“We hope to raise awareness of heart health risks and ways to prevent cardiovascular disease, as well as encourage Tarrant County residents to live healthier lifestyles,” McKinney said. “We also hope to gain additional funds to continue live-saving research that affects people throughout North Texas.”

Edwards Ranch is an excellent place to site a home, Curtis said.

“Like many of the lots in Riverhills, due to the topography of the neighborhood, it has great views from the second story,” he said. “To capture some of the views, we filled the house with large windows and built a secondstory covered patio — an incredible view to watch the sun rise and have a cup of coffee.”

At one time, the Edwards property stretched from what is now 7th Street in Fort Worth along the Clear Fork of the Trinity toward the City of Benbrook. The company’s Web site said that parcels of the land sold off over the years developed into Mistletoe Heights, Trinity Park, Colonial Country Club, the Fort Worth Zoo, Cityview and Hulen Mall.

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While banking is their core business, the staff at Community Trust Bank sows the seeds of local philanthropy, among other things, through its work with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). “Not only is it incredibly unique to Fort Worth and Texas, but also to the world,” said Grant James, regional president, Tarrant County, Community Trust Bank, and a BRIT board member. Founded in

the diversity of plant life spanning the planet and conducts extensive international research. Its collection of more than 1 million dried plant specimens representing much of Earth’s plant diversity is among the largest in the United States. Some specimens date back to the late 1700s. James and his employees are dedicated to ensuring that this one-of-a-kind assemblage continues to bloom. “My role is to help raise awareness andtion,” James said. Thankfully, he doesn’t have to go it alone, as his employees lend their support by donating their time and talent to supporting youth programs and adult education initiatives, along with the wide bouquet of BRIT events held throughout the year.

BRIT’s mission is to conserve our natural heritage by growing our knowledge of the plant world and gaining public understanding of the value plants bring to life. In the last decade alone, BRIT’s intrepid scientific team has discovered and described a slew of previously unknown plant species.

“BRIT is an extraordinary organization dedicated to teaching people why plants are important — for them and for all of their future generations. It is a collections-based research and education organization and is part of the global effort to protect and preserve plant biodiversity. Our collections of dried herbarium specimens now number over 1 million, and we have a very significant botanical and horticultural library of over 135,000 books and volumes. It is the only free-standing herbarium and botanical library in the country (not attached to any state or national organization or part of a university). It brings great prestige to Fort Worth through its global work as well as the local research and education and outreach programs we have in the community. … Through the help of our supporters and benefactors like Community Trust Bank, we are able to bring powerful education and outreach programs to the community.”

– Sy Sohmer, president

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Fort Worth, Texas magazine attributes its success for the last 13 years to the great community it covers. We see it as our duty and honor to give back organizations by sponsoring more than 100 charity events each year.

We provide editorial and promotion coverage in the magazine to support charity events, as well as allowing employees to sit on numerous non-profit committees and boards. The magazine also donates its society photographer to attend events to take pictures that are then showcased in the magazine and on our Web site. Throughout the year, the magazine designates charities to be Fort Worth, Texas magazine owned and produced annual events such as our Dream Home tour and Best Of Fort Worth party.

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“On Nov. 11, 2001, Cheryl Corbitt, one of our company’s original art directors, lost her fight with cancer. Cheryl’s life was so impactful on my life and that of my former partner, that beginning on that first anniversary of her death, we started an annual tradition of closing down the company on this day in memory of her life and volunteering at a local non-profit.

for as long as it is in publication. As a staff, we would like to thank the community for its persistent support.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAGAZINE IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER

This year we celebrated Cheryl’s life by giving our time to the Presbyterian Night Shelter in east Fort Worth. Many of us prepared and served meals, while others were assigned to help put some fresh paint on the walls of one of the buildings. It was an incredibly rewarding experience and one that I highly recommend.

For nearly 25 years, the Presbyterian Night Shelter in east Fort Worth has served the needs of Tarrant County’s homeless. The largest provider of services for the homeless, Presbyterian Night Shelter is the only free area emergency shelter without length-of-stay restrictions. The Shelter believes in respecting the dignity of its clients, while supplying meals, beds and basic human care to an average of 704 homeless men and women every night. Presbyterian Night Shelter’s vision is to end homelessness one individual at a time. If you want to get involved, please call volunteer coordinator Meredith Moore at 817.632.7415.”

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“12:48 was organized by a group of friends that saw a way to make a difference in our community,” says board member and treasurer Jim Vineyard. The group of volunteers opted to serve in Como because, although it’s in the heart of Fort Worth, inner-city areas often tend to be neglected, he says. But thanks to 12:48, Como is anything but overlooked.

“By our personal involvement in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, we get to see firsthand how our efforts can positively shape the lives of others and, in the process, see our lives transform as well,” Vineyard says. “We work alongside the schools, ministries and people of the community to help provide positive experiences to the Como youth. We try and lead by example and show the kids why it’s important to follow Christian principles that teach respect for authority, parents, elders, siblings, peers and themselves. We just wanted to give back something that was given to us growing up: support and guidance.”

For more information on the 12:48 Foundation, visit the website: 1248foundation.com.

For more information on B.U.R.N. Ministries and Camp Como, contact Jon Berestecky, executive director, at 817.729.5423 or jbstecky@yahoo.com.

RHODES SECURITIES IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 12:48 FOUNDATION

The Refugee Employment Services program contributes to Catholic Charities’ ultimate goal of ending poverty. See page 76.

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Treating an Invisible Wound

Some injuries do not bleed and cannot be seen, but they are injuries nevertheless.

by Gail Bennison

Estimates say that one in five a mericans experienced mental illness this past year.

one is a 28-year-old marine who, after three deployments to iraq and afghanistan, came to mental health america of Greater tarrant county’s Warrior support program seeking help for himself and his family.

We’ll call him “Kris.”

“my wife had been telling me that i was different, but i couldn’t see it. i thought i was fine and pretty much everyone else was the problem,” he said. “then one day my beautiful 2-year-old daughter ran toward me with her arms open and smiling and i felt absolutely nothing. i knew what i was supposed to feel at that moment, but i was numb. and at that point, i realized i wasn’t oK.”

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of the civilian world, including work, family and social activities. he struggled with anger and feelings of detachment and emotional numbing.

“Unfortunately, these symptoms are all too common with returning veterans and when left untreated, can have devastating effects on not only the veteran, but also on the family members and other loved ones,” said teresa linn, m.s. lpc, mental health america of Greater tarrant county’s Warrior support program manager.

Kris was suffering from severe posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd), an injury that is often described as wounds that can’t be seen, linn said.

“the Warrior support program reaches out to our service members and their families, providing support and quality mental health care treatment to address symptom reduction and healthy reintegration back to family and community,” she said.

Kris is in outpatient counseling with a program psychologist who specializes in the treatment of ptsd and other trauma-related issues.

“additionally, Kris and his wife will soon begin couples’ counseling sessions to strengthen their marriage and help them make the transition to the ‘new normal,’ ” says linn.

this is only one of many success stories that exemplifies the mission, says dr. lee leGrice, executive director of mental health america of Greater tarrant county. leGrice has worked in the mental health field since 1991, and she understands mental health both from a professional perspective and personal one. her father, who raised her, had an untreated mental health and substance abuse condition.

“his lack of treatment contributed to his homelessness,” she said.

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Kris was deployed to iraq for the first time shortly after he and his spouse married. over the next several years, he deployed two more times. the young family grew quickly with twin sons in 2006 and a daughter who arrived in 2009 while he was on his final deployment.

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after his discharge, Kris had a difficult time adjusting to many aspects

“Unfortunately, he passed away due to alcohol poisoning. i have seen many people who have received treatment and who have changed their lives for the better.”

“What we know is that mental health conditions come from a genetic standpoint and also an environmental aspect and how well we are able to cope with the stressors we all face. part of our challenge is when someone is dealing with depression or anxiety or bi-polar disorder, they need support. that might look like medication, a support group, a private practitioner, a therapist, a counselor, so we serve that role in our community,” leGrice said.

on oct. 16, the organization will hold its 5th a nnual party on the patio at Joe t Garcia’s restaurant and fiesta Gardens. “peppers and piñatas” will begin at 6 p.m.

Chandler Grisham, Officer Billy Mitchell and Pam Pigman at the 2012 Party on the Patio fundraiser at Joe T. Garcia’s. Courtesy Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County

A Last Resort

Shriners Hospitals for Children provide

treatment when others can’t or won’t.

by Gail Bennison

Danny Jones III was 13 months old when he pulled a cup of hot coffee off the counter at the famIly home In coconut creek, fla., and onto hImself. danny was burned on his face, shoulder, back, neck, ears and part of his arm. his eyes were so swollen that he couldn’t open them.

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services he needed.”

the Jones family called a shriners hospital for children in texas, which transferred him into its care.

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“we were devastated as a family,” said his mother, nathalie Jones. “my husband had just started a job at ups a week prior, and I was working a part-time job. needless to say, we did not have funds to receive adequate care. one hospital said they couldn’t help us because it was too severe for them to handle. the trauma hospital was releasing us because we didn’t have the funds to pay for additional

The Shriner’s Creed says “care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling disease, is our institutional calling.”

seven months and four hospital visits later, danny lives in keller with his mom, his dad danny Jr. and big sister nichole. he is an active little boy who loves to run and jump.

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“once we arrived at shriners, they provided us with everything we needed. they gave us clothes, diapers, money for food and toys for danny,” nathalie said. “three weeks after his initial burn, the nurses had loved on him so much that he began to walk and talk again. his eyes opened, and our baby was somewhat back to himself.”

that’s the idea, says robert lee, a mem-

ber of the moslah shrine board of directors and assistant rabban in the unit. the major responsibility of that leadership position is to coordinate all events concerned with raising funds for our shrine hospitals for children.

“this makes all the work so rewarding,” lee said. “there’s no better place anywhere in the world to treat burn patients than the hospital we have in Galveston. we have 35 to 45 patients that live in the dallas-fort worth area that we transport regularly to either the Galveston or shreveport hospital.”

“our family is so happy and proud today with the manner in which the shriners cared for our son,” nathalie said. “prior to coming to the hospital, we were somewhat embarrassed about the accident. his face was scarred very badly, and many people looked at us as though we had caused him harm.

“through their services, they showed us how to provide physical therapy and suggested lotions and oils for his skin. he looks absolutely amazing today. the shriners have given us a second chance to enjoy our lives without apprehension about the accident,” she said.

the first shrine temple in the united states was organized on sept. 26, 1872, in the new york city masonic hall. t hirteen masons were named charter members of mecca temple, and the shrine was born. the organization is now known as shriners International, with shrine centers in the u s., canada, mexico, the philippines, puerto rico and the republic of panama.

moslah shrine supports its philanthropy, shriners hospitals for children, with several fundraisers such as an annual gala, a golf tournament and the street corner collection day, which is spearheaded each year by the assistant rabban. the hospitals are orthopedic and burn treatment centers.

Illustrious Potentate Pat Bobbitt with Danny Jones Jr., burn patient Danny Jones III, mother Nathalie Jones and sister Nichole Jones.

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One Job to Another

Catholic Charities employees help refugees find jobs.

by Jennifer Retter

Every W eeK day Morning, nadine Maalouf clips on her badge, sets her stuff down in her cubicle and starts changing lives.

Maalouf works with refugee employments services, one of the 43 programs within catholic charities fort Worth. her mission: help new refugees find jobs and obtain self-sufficiency. her clients, individuals fleeing persecution in their home countries, turn her workspace into a worldwide mosaic of cultures.

day to day, Maalouf and her colleagues tackle barriers to employment for new refugees from as close as cuba to as far as burma, with education levels ranging from some basic schooling to ph ds.

“t he basic daily routine is that there is no basic daily routine,” Maalouf said with a laugh. “it depends on what client needs arise.”

t hat can range from applying to jobs with refugee clients, training clients for resume writing and interviews, and accompanying them to interviews when clients lack english fluency or transportation.

for Maalouf, work stress pays off when she sees one of her clients find a job.

“My favorite part is the feeling of creating hope in a newly arrived refugee’s life,” Maalouf said. “t hey come here from a difficult background, and it’s really great when they are able to find a job, bringing hope to their families’ and children’s futures.”

t he refugee employment services program contributes to catholic charities’ ultimate goal of ending poverty. employers interested in hiring refugees can contact a li goostree, ccf W’s job developer, at 817.289.2830.

Kids in the Kitchen

by Ellen Parker

The Junior League of fort Worth has been participating in the Kids in the Kitchen (K iK) initiative since 2008 by reaching out to the youth in the area to inform them about issues with obesity. t he program, which is in more than 200 communities and four countries, seeks to empower the youth to make healthy decisions for their bodies with the ultimate goal of fighting childhood obesity. t he Junior League of fort Worth has given the $5,000 that they had committed to, and the fort Worth Junior League has received $10,000 from their partner, chesapeake energy, to donate in addition to the initial gift.

Kids in the Kitchen is working to reach a record number of students this year, with 800 children at north hi Mount elementary and McLean Middle school being taught the in-class curriculum.

at the Kids in the Kitchen event, there are demonstrations that show the student participants how to prepare a healthy meal in the kitchen, aiding them in the future to understand what healthy eating and food preparation looks like.

on May 19, the Junior League of fort Worth will hold Kids in the Kitchen at tcu t he event, which is open to the public, will have informational booths, fitness activities and food stations available. for more information, visit juniorleaguefw.org and kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org.

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An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood

Hell or High Water

Survival gear should always include floaties.

LET’S SEE, WHErE SHOuLD I BEgIN? OK, first the good news. I am now a charter member of the river Crest Yacht Club. You’ve probably never heard of it. Perfectly understandable, because I just recently founded it one stormy day a few weeks ago. But it’s fairly easy to join. You don’t even need a boat.

It’s limited to those who have inadvertently wound up floating their vehicle in the members’ lake area located directly in front of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. It’s a half-acre body of water that forms right in the middle of Crestline Drive anytime we have more than a tenth of an inch of rainfall.

Now, the bad news.

Chances are most people living in the area are aware of a drainage problem on that particular stretch of road. But since we hadn’t had any significant rainfall in about two years, I just flat forgot about it. It was very dark that particular morning, and I was probably doing around 30 mph when my black Altima crossed the banks of Lake Crestline.

Within a split second, I was in 2 feet of water, and my engine stalled. I wasn’t alone long. A white Toyota splashed in next, and then a red Taurus decided to join the regatta. The guy in the Taurus appeared OK, but the woman in the Toyota began frantically pawing her cell phone. I figured she was either dialing 911 or updating her Facebook status. I decided to wade over to her car and try to calm her down. At first, she appeared relieved to see me, but that quickly turned to a look of concern.

That might have been because the water was starting to short out her car’s electrical system, or she had never seen a grown man wearing floaties. Deep down, I’m sure she was impressed with my preparedness. The police were even more impressed when they arrived about 20 minutes later. I lost count of the number of times they just stared at me and shook their heads.

Eventually, the tow trucks arrived and hoisted me and the other new yacht club members to shore. I hopped up in the cab and had my driver take me and my gondola over to Fort Worth Tire and Service, the first place everybody goes for any type of automotive issue. Sammy and Bear run the place, and I’ve known them for years. Plus, I know where they hide the beer.

Bear quickly surveyed the situation and said, “It should run just

fine, once it dries out. That’s assuming, of course, you didn’t try to start the car while you were in the water. That would suck water into the engine and ruin it. You didn’t try to start the car, did you, Heywood?”

“Of course not,” I lied.

Bear decided to go ahead and check out the engine anyway. So I spent the next 30 minutes working on my surprised and shocked expression, knowing full good and well they were going to find water in the engine. Final diagnosis. DOA. However, they could rebuild the engine, but in the meantime, I was going to need a rent car for quite a while. I didn’t have rental insurance, and the rental companies’ rates were out of sight.

Sammy knew of an old guy named Slinky (real name) who rented pre-owned vehicles. When I contacted him, he informed me that he only had one of “them puppies” left. I hurried over to his lot, and when I got a look at the car, I developed a whole new perspective of the term pre-owned. If you think about it, pre-owned means the former user didn’t own it. In other words, it was stolen. Probably explains why this particular 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora was missing a few of the luxury items. Like door handles.

Didn’t matter. I took it.

A week later, my insurance company informed me they were not paying for repairs and were totaling my Altima. The proceeds barely paid off the loan. So for now, I’m stuck with the Aurora. Other than having to open the doors through a window and the oil pressure light coming on every 20 yards, it runs pretty good.

Oh, did I mention it has 167,000 miles on it?

No problem.

Like Slinky says, it’s just a puppy.

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whimsical approach to motherhood / by Shauna Glenn

Wheelbarrow Trauma

A near-death experience

RECENTLY I HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION — to a wheelbarrow. It all started when I decided to go to this 8 a.m. workout up the street from my house. My sister-in-law started going to the class about a month earlier and had been telling me

about these insanely hard workouts the owner puts his classes through; classes that are made up of mostly college girls and forty-something stay-at-home moms. For more than a month, I had been making excuses.

But then I decided to give the place a try. And she was right. The workouts are INSANE. Also with this trainer, he wants to know stuff like what you eat and HOW MUCH YOU WEIGH AND YOUR BODY FAT PERCENTAGE. I quickly informed him that while I appreciate his need to want to be in all my body business, there was no way I was participating in that part of the program.

And then there was the wheelbarrow incident. Because the gym is less than a mile from my house, there’s no excuse not to jog there. Before I left, I ate a small cup of instant oatmeal and half an apple. I wrote it in my journal and put a smiley face next to it.

When I got there, I noticed wheelbarrows on the sidewalk in front. In each wheelbarrow lay heavy weights. This was not a good sign. And sure enough, five minutes later, we were running the wheelbarrow up and down the block. Five times. But that only took the first 15 minutes. What followed were more nearly impossible exercises, but nothing as hard as that stupid weighted-down wheelbarrow.

staring back at me. You know who I looked like? Eric Stoltz from the movie Mask. I’m not even exaggerating.

I yelled at him to drive me to the emergency room. I darted inside and waved my arms like a crazy person. “Anaphylaxis! Anaphylaxis! I’m having an allergic reaction!”

A triage nurse whisked me back to a room. Instead of grabbing a syringe filled with life-saving medicine out of her jacket pocket, she took out a pen and began asking me questions.

You know, I’ve never actually punched another human being in the face before. Sure, I have lots of times in my mind. I wondered what it would feel like in real life.

Before I had a chance to point to my face and my throat and my sausage fingers, another nurse (a man nurse) came to my rescue. “I’ll take over from here.” And then he yelled out behind the curtain. “Dr. Calabar, we have an allergic reaction in 4.”

Dr. Calabar pulled the curtain back seconds later and observed the horror before him. “My goodness, you are having one significant allergic episode, aren’t you dear.” He had me open my mouth wide and then he said, “We’ll get you fixed up and feeling better in no time.”

And like that he was gone. Soon after, the male nurse was back with a cart loaded down with medicine and a bag of saline. Minutes later I was hooked up to an IV and receiving vials of Decadron (a steroid), Pepcid and a dose of Benadryl the size of your fist.

I turned to my friend then and said, “Quick, take a picture of how I look before it goes away.”

Before I had a chance to smile for the camera, the Benadryl took over. And I remember my eyes rolling back in my head and then … nothing. I don’t know how long I was asleep. And when I woke up, my friend was staring at me.

“You have been snoring and DROOLING for the last half hour.”

Before I could come back with some snarky reply, the doctor entered again.

“So what did you do differently this morning that may have caused this reaction?”

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

When the hour was up, I called a friend to pick me up. I was feeling weird. My palms were super itchy, and my ears felt like they were on fire. My arms were red and splotchy, and my hands began to swell up so much that my fingers were beginning to resemble sausages. Sausage fingers!

It was clear I was having a full-blown allergic reaction to something. My friend pulled up just then, and when I climbed in the passenger seat, he took one look at me and yelled, “WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR FACE?”

I flipped open the mirror and stared at the hideous creature

“Well, nothing. I had some oatmeal and half an apple. And then I went to the gym.”

“Oatmeal and an apple? That’s an odd combination to cause a reaction like this. Are you sure it wasn’t peanuts or a bee sting?” He heartily laughed at his own joke.

Something different about my morning routine, the doctor had asked. Well, the only thing different was that stupid wheelbarrow I pushed up and down five city blocks. Clearly, I am allergic to intense exercise.

What a blessing.

Shauna

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Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright

Q:At dinner with a group of friends last weekend, I split an entrée with my date and didn’t partake of the Saki

or wine. When it came time to pay, one of the big spenders in the group told the server to just split the check evenly. Our bill should have been less than $20, but we ended up paying nearly $100. It was such an awkward situation that I ended up just paying it.

What should I have done?

A:The situation often dictates the best thing to do. If you are with close friends, I think it is perfectly acceptable to separate the check according to what you had unless everyone partook evenly of the food and drink; then an even split is acceptable.

However, problems often arise when everyone only pays for what he or she ordered. A portion of your dining experience gets bogged down with petty calculations, and inevitably someone miscounts and doesn’t put enough in. It also makes for an aggravated waiter. Why spoil a dinner with friends by quibbling

over trivial minutiae?

Also, if you are so concerned with only paying for what you order, you deny yourself the pleasure of sharing food and spirits with others at the table. You also may give off the impression of a buzz-killing cheapskate.

On the other hand, I don’t think you should have to pay out of pocket for other guests’ extravagant dining choices. If you have tea and a salad, and someone else orders a bottle of Dom Perignon and lobster, it is NOT acceptable to be expected to split the check evenly. In

this case, Lobster Boy is taking advantage of the other guests, and it is HIS poor etiquette that needs to be checked. I would speak up and say that you would like your amount due on a separate check. Know the difference between your friends and those who invite you to subsidize their lifestyle.

Always, always, always bring cash to simplify the process if you suspect that you will need to have a separate check. Don’t forget about your server either. Many times everyone thinks that someone else will take care of the waiter, and he/she winds up with little or no gratuity. Additionally, if you are gathering to celebrate someone’s birthday or accomplishment, it is appropriate to contribute

toward covering the honored guest’s tab.

Q: My husband has become increasingly secretive. He has changed the password on his phone and computer, and he makes several phone calls while he is out walking our dog. Oftentimes, he contradicts himself when he tells me about his day. My intuition tells me something is up, but I don’t want to accuse him if I’m not sure. Should I just ignore it or talk to him?

A: The best advice I can give is to trust your gut. Obviously, if you have already attempted to access his phone or computer, you are suspicious of his behavior. Ignoring it would be the worst thing you could do. If you bury your head in the sand and pretend nothing is wrong, you’re perpetuating the cheating behavior.

Ask questions and talk about the reasons for your concern. I did say “talk” and not confront. If he gets defensive or seems annoyed, that is a possible indication that there is something going on.

Without knowing the chemistry of your relationship, it is difficult to know exactly how to answer. If I were in your situation, I would get to the bottom of things. For me that would mean accessing phone records, checking pockets and credit card receipts, anything it takes to get the information you need.

Unfortunately, when there is such a loss of trust and such feelings of suspicion, it is very difficult to recover. If you do find that your husband is being unfaithful, then you will need to decide your next steps. Amazon offers a variety of snake repellants very reasonably priced.

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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth

Mary Palko

Volunteering leads to a worldwide business venture.

by Paul K. Harral

Mary Palko was new to Fort worth when she got involved with the eFFort to become a sister city. that has opened doors all over the world.

Is it fair to say you are the reason we have a Sister Cities program? it’s fair to say that i was certainly part of that burst of energy. and i was the volunteer that rumbled it along and kept the idea on the forefront. a Japanese city came and looked at us first before we knew to look. they didn’t choose us. i was so amazed. so i asked bob bolen, ‘mr. mayor, do we have to wait for someone else to ask us?’ he did one of those pat-you-on-the-head things and said, ‘honey, you just see what you can do.’ i took that for complete license.

Are you proud of Fort Worth’s program? it’s a phenomenal program. they do 80 percent of their program for youth. they operate the international leadership academy. they come from all over the United states to replicate that program. no one does a youth program as deep and as strong as Fort worth does.

What is your connection now? i’m a global envoy for sister cities at the national level. a handful of us got quite a bit of experience, particularly when the walls were coming down around the world and we represented sister cities abroad, helping those emerging democracies create a sister cities program in their country.

Tell me about Mayor Kay Granger’s town hall meeting. i was the chair of the vision coalition, which we jokingly called the vision collision. i was in charge of the part that related to the community aspects. there were other elements that came together to create a new vision and a path for Fort worth in light of several major company pullouts, including the potential of the base closure. i think because of the sister cities work that i had done, i was asked to be involved.

Were there good results? not the least was we became an all-america city. that was an amazing celebration. that was a huge citywide initiative. the Japanese came and did their fireworks. it was an amazing process — community dialogue, corporate and community and political responsiveness.

You also were involved in a project to preserve historical Russian film with local filmmaker Mitchell Johnson. we were leaving a sister cities event in budapest and ended up sitting next to these guys from the state department. they had given up completely on being able to find an american small filmmaker with eastern european experience [like michael has]. we had the form filled out by the time we landed in new york city. by the time we got to Fort worth, we had been approved for this project.

Was this film secretly hidden away? movie archivists are like little keepers of the truth. even though different russian leaders had come in and demanded that all the films be removed or purged, someone hid it in these miles of catacombs under the city footage that showed the truth of what actually happened at a scene. stalin recreated battles over and over again until they were as he wanted them to be. we found the footage of van’s [cliburn] performance when he won the tchaikovsky [competition] in ’58. they filmed him in his radio interviews, and we found those in the archives. it was pretty awesome.

This is celluloid film? yes, and the silver nitrate was becoming goo in the cans. it was a race against time.

All that travel led you to invest in bed and breakfasts? all of our bed and breakfasts have the commonality of vineyards and grapes and wine and cowboys and culture. our b&bs are in texas, southern France — the camargue, which has cowboys and grapes —argentina, which has cowboys and grapes, and Fredericksburg is completely surrounded by vineyards and lots of cowboys.

And now you’ve taken up painting. Has that been a lifelong passion? never. i couldn’t even do stick figures. it was completely by accident. i’ve been known to have the shortest visitation time to any exhibit because i couldn’t stand and look at the paintings because i didn’t know or appreciate enough.

How many paintings? more than this house will hold. all of my beginning paintings are now hanging on the walls in Fredericksburg. if nothing else, it helped reduce the cost of renovation of those three building down there. i’ve sold some — an amazing, exciting, exhilarating thing. and now i’m getting ready for a show (arts goggle, may 19). … my work is mostly abstract and somewhat sensual, not by design, more by happenstance.

Mary Palko says she knew nothing about Sister Cities when neighbor and Fort Worth city staff member Sue Winter asked her to become involved.

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Tinsley & Warren Prescott at Breakfast with the Stars. To see more turn to page 88.

behind the velvet ropes of our social scene

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Pink Affair

Close to 1,000 guests attended the 19th annual Puttin’ on the Pink luncheon at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Guests were treated to a fabulous fashion show by Neiman Marcus, good food and fellowship.

(1) Ann Louden, Doug White (2) Ginny Smith, Clint Sanders (3) Scott & Judy Mitchell (4) Ray Page, Tulisha Buchanan, Berry Russo (5) Kim Raynor, Lisa Grubbs

Star-Studded Breakfast

Children of all ages, moms and dads and grandparents were entertained by face painting, famous characters, balloons, games, a breakfast buffet and so much more. All proceeds benefited Tarrant Area Food Bank’s Backpacks for Kids program.

Ronald McDonald House

The event at Monty’s Corner was the Ronald’s Young Leaders Quarterly Happy Hour, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. Guests enjoyed a wide variety of wonderful appetizers and drinks while networking and getting to know more about the Ronald McDonald House.

Junior League Fashion

Chesapeake oil hosted the March Junior League membership meeting in their beautiful facility on oil way. Guest enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show featuring this year’s hottest fashions.

(1) Keeton & Blair Moore (2) Kurt Schaal, Holly Landers (3) Cory Smith, Nancy Jeter (4) Beth Lamb, Jim Vineyard, Jennifer Johns

(1) Melissa & Madeline O’Neill (2) McKenzie, Emily & Mollie Kate McDonald (3) Reagan, Michelle & Arden Weeks (4) Hunter, Hunt & Denise Semple

(1) Peggy Sims, Joe Leite, Mary Anne Polson (2) Courtney Kennebeck, Jackie Osmon (3) Cheryl Alexander, Kathy Johnson

Party Central

Nearly 1,400 guests packed the Fort Worth Convention Center for the sold-out 2012 “Party in Fort Worth,” a Chesapeake Energy-sponsored event benefiting the Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund.

Muscular Bash

The 18th annual Muscle Team Bash with Co-Captains Jason Whitten and Jason Terry took place March 28 at the Gaylord Texan. The event benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Programs of ALS, Duchenne and SMA Research.

Tarrant Area Food Bank

The Tarrant Area Food Bank hosted a luncheon on March 6 honoring donors, VIPs and corporations.

(1) Mary Kathryn Anderson, Katie Hanners (2) Kristie Gibson, Robyn Morgan (3) Tyler Crumley, Jennifer Drez, April Wegman (4) Larry Tubb, Hannah Smitherman, Bo Soderbergh

(1) Sean Lee, Carol Roberts (2) Jodie Denningham, Walt Garrison, Wayne Denningham (3) Rick Stacy & Family

(1) Gina McEuen, Linda Fulmer, Diane Smith (2) Phyllis & Mike Guyton, Kimberly & Gary Britton, Glenda & Jungus Jordon (3) Ursula & TJ Patterson (4) Gary & Julie Wilson, Joni & Mike Stice, Betsy Price

Cowboys and Cajuns

Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County held its Cowboys and Cajuns Mardi Gras party at River Ranch in February. Guests enjoyed great live entertainment, plentiful food and drink and exciting live and silent auctions.

Jewel Meeting

The Annual Meeting and Celebration to present Jewel Charity's 2011 gift to Cook Children's Medical Center at Cook Children’s in the Hochberger Auditorium.

(1) Faith & Jim Mallory, Beth Rivers (2) Jennifer Johnson, Bill & Kelley Royer (3) Joan Katz, Jeanie Luskey, Joy Ann Havran, Virginia Dorman

(1) Lauren Hiltbrand, Sherry Higginbotham, Ryan Wiggins, Sarah Ingram, Natalie Johnson (2) Stacy Wells, Bambi Offield, Dan Offield, Lauren Rogers, Mike Stekoll, Misty Stekoll (3) Philip & Amy Turman (4) Gary & Karen

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things to do in may

THE GREEK PLAYWRIGHT ARISTOPHANES PENNED LYSISTRATA IN 411 BC AS AN ANTI-WAR PLAY ABOUT WOMEN TRYING TO END THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR by refusing their husbands sex until a peace treaty is signed. The Fort Worth Opera stages Mark Adamo's racy and light-hearted take on this classic Greek comedy during its Opera Festival. (Caution to parents: There is adult content.)

Four operas run in repertoire May 12-June 3. Other titles are Tosca, The Marriage Of Figaro and Three Decembers. To learn when and where and for how much, turn to page 106.

Courtesy Houston Grand Opera/Brett Coomer

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museums

GLENN LIGON: AMERICA, THROUGH JUNE 3 / A comprehensive, mid-career retrospective of Glenn Ligon (b. 1960), widely regarded as one of the most important and influential American artists to have emerged in the past two decades. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

ROMANCE MAKER: THE WATERCOLORS OF CHARLES M. RUSSELL, THROUGH MAY 13 / More than 100 of the finest and best-preserved watercolors by Charles M. Russell (1864–1926). Never before have so many of these magnificent depictions of the Old West been brought together. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

CHARLES M. RUSSELL: WATERCOLORIST, THROUGH MAY 13 / The Sid Richardson Museum launches its 30th anniversary year with a display of 16 watercolors. Learn about Russell’s process for creating his watercolors. Free. Open daily. Sid Richardson Museum. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 888.332.6554.

THE AGE OF IMPRESSIONISM: GREAT FRENCH PAINTINGS FROM THE CLARK, THROUGH JUNE 17 / First-ever international touring exhibition of the collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass. The exhibit includes 21 Renoirs, six Monets and works by Degas, Manet, Pissarro, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard. Kimbell Art Museum. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

music

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

EMANUEL AX, PIANO, MAY 1 / Since his firstplace finish at the first Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition in 1975, Ax has played at virtually every major venue and orchestra across the globe. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$90. Van Cliburn Foundation. cliburn. org. 817.738.6536. At Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

CELEBRATING THE BLUES: AN AMERICAN FORM OF MUSIC, MAY 2 / The Blue Shoe Project is an interactive enrichment program using the power of Blues music to inspire students. For 3rd & 4th grades. 10 a.m. and Noon. Imagination Celebration. icfw.org. 817.870.1141. At Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive.

MASTERWORKS OF AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY: SERIES AND SEQUENCES, THROUGH JULY 22 / Drawing attention to photographers’ penchant for working in series and sequences. Photographic meaning often shifts when single images are seen in the context of their artist-intended groupings. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: THE MEDIUM AND ITS METAPHORS, THROUGH AUG. 12 / Pairing photographs from the museum’s permanent collection with a series of important critical metaphors that span the 1840s to the present: the Pencil of Nature, the Handmaiden, the Bank, the Optical Unconscious, the Anecdote, the Mirror and the Window, and the Secret within a Secret. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

SARGENT’S YOUTHFUL GENIUS: PAINTINGS FROM THE CLARK, THROUGH JUNE 17 / Four paintings by John Singer Sargent (1856–1926) from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass., provide insight into an artist who achieved international acclaim by the time he turned 30. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

SHARING THE PAST THROUGH ART, MAY 10 / Designed for adults with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Participants discuss artists, themes and exhibitions and use artworks to connect to past experiences. Free. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

SPRING FLING, MAY 4 / A musical off-Broadway variety show by the Arlington Master Chorale. 7:30 p.m. Free but tickets required. arlingtonmasterchorale.org. 817.460.7464. At Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MODERN, MAY 4 / Live music and cocktails in the Museum’s Grand Lobby. Dinner available at Cafe Modern. Performance by St. Frinatra. Special cocktail: May Day. 5 p.m. Tickets: $4-$10. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

CLIBURN GOLD, MAY 4-6 / The grand finale of the symphonic series features the youngest participant in the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Now 21, Gold Medalist Haochen Zhang will perform the alluring Piano Concerto No. 2 by Rachmaninoff. Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Varies by section. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. At Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.

DOROTHY SHAW BELL CHOIR, MAY 6 / The choir presents its annual Spring Concert with a full

SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, MAY 12 AND 26

/ 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. MAY 12 includes a live performance highlighting the career of cowboy artist Charles Russell. Sid Richardson Museum. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, MAY 9 AND 16

/ For families with young children. The program is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. These dates: Visiting the work of Carl Andre. Registration is not required. Free, but attendance is limited. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. themodern. org. 817.738.9215.

repertoire of music across many types. 3 p.m. Free. Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, dorothyshawbellchoir.org. 817.924.3640. At Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, 3901 S. Hulen St. fwafa.org. 817.924.1482.

UNT ONE O’CLOCK LAB BAND, MAY 11 / Catch the Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band in its final performance before the ensemble heads into the recording studio to record Lab 2012. Enjoy a sneak preview of the cutting-edge music that will be captured on the latest CD by America’s premiere large jazz ensemble. Friday 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. UNT, jazz.unt.edu/oneoclock. At McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

PROJECT THREE: DEA MATRONA, MAY 12 / Project Eve presents a celebration of motherhood, Mother Mary, Mother Earth and other influential women — just in time for Mother’s Day. 2 p.m. Tickets: Tickets: $4-$10. Project Eve, projecteve.net. At Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

TEXAS GIRLS CHOIR, MAY 12 / The four Girls Choirs, the Handbell Choir and the newly reestablished Alumnae Choir appear at the Spring

Claude Monet, The Cliffs at Étretat, 1885. © Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

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Celebration Concert. 7 p.m. Tickets: $8-$30. Texas Girls Choir. texasgirlschoir.org. 817.732.8161. At Will Rogers Memorial Center Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave.

DFW ALL-STARS, MAY 12 / A musical tribute to Mother’s Day. Time: 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. DFW All-Stars. thedfwallstars.com. 1.855.823.5550. At Sanders Theatre, 1300 Gendy St.

BUTTERMILK JUNCTION OLD TIME STRING

BAND, THROUGH MAY 13 / Come enjoy the delightful sounds of Fort Worth’s Buttermilk Junction, an old-time and Anglo-Celtic band that plays and sings historical tunes and songs from frontier Texas of the mid to late 1800s. Sat. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tickets: Tickets: $4-$4.50. Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881

FORT WORTH OPERA FESTIVAL, MAY 12-JUNE 3 / Four operas will be performed in repertoire at two locations. All times 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Tickets vary by section. Series subscriptions or single tickets available through the Web site, fwopera.org, or the box office, 817.731.0726 (Toll-free 1.877.396.7372).

TOSCA, MAY 12, 20 (2 P M.), 25 AND JUNE 2 / A tale of love against all odds and a white-knuckle thrill ride of corruption, deceit and passion. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, MAY 19, 27 (2 P M.) AND JUNE 1 / You’ll be captivated by this charming production featuring Mozart’s effervescent melodies and an ensemble cast of stars on the rise. At Bass Performance Hall. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets.

LYSISTRATA, MAY 26 AND JUNE 3 (2 P.M.) / Something old is new again in Mark Adamo’s racy, light-hearted take on a classic Greek comedy. Adult content. At Bass Performance Hall. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets.

THREE DECEMBERS, MAY 13 (2 P.M.), 18, 20, 26 (2 P.M.), 31 AND JUNE 2 (2 P.M.) / What secrets do we keep to spare the ones we love? In Jake Heggie’s touching chamber opera, aging Broadway star Mad-

films

FILMS AT THE MODERN / The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the Web site for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. themodern. org/films.html.

OMNI THEATER AND NOBLE PLANETARIUM / Check museum Web site for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum. org/calendar. 817.255.9300.

UNDER THE SAME MOON (LA MISMA LUNA), MAY 4 / The parallel of stories of 9-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while Carlitos remains in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances launch them on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. 7:30 p.m. Free. Spanish with English Subtitles. Artes de la Rosa. Rose

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eline and her adult children, Charlie and Bea, brave the depths of memory, love and resentment. Adult content. At Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St.

DAVE MILLSAP, MAY 25 / For three decades, Fort Worth native Dave Millsap has played an integral role in the city’s blues-rock scene, helping shape it, define it and sharpen it. Opening act Joe Corpening. Tickets: $19.80. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

VERIZON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5111.

MAY 2 / Creed with Eve To Adam. 8 p.m.,

$29.50-$75

MAY 4 AND 6 / The Fresh Beat Band Live In Concert. May 4: 7 p.m.; May 6: 1 p.m., 4 p.m.

$27.50-$37.50

MAY 5 / Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. 8 p.m. $49.50-$89.50

MAY 10-13 / Tyler Perry’s Medea Gets A Job

MAY 10: 7:30 p.m.; May 11: 8 p.m.; May 12: 3 p.m., 8 p.m.; May 13: 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $29.75-$69.75

BILLY BOB’S TExAS / Fort Worth Stockyards. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices reserved/general admission. Friday and Saturday concerts 10:30 p.m. unless noted.)

MAY 4 / Uncle Kracker, $20/$15

MAY 5 / David Allan Coe, $18/$15

MAY 6 / Live At Billy Bob’s Texas Top 10 Recording, $10

MAY 11 / Kevin Fowler, $20/$15

MAY 12 / Tracy Lawrence, $25/$15

MAY 18 / Robert Earl Keen, $22/$15

MAY 19 / Ronnie Dunn, $80/$65/$40/$18

MAY 25 / Lone Star, $28/$15

MAY 26 / Joe Nichols, $20/$15

MAY 27 / TBA

GRAPEVINE OPRY /gvopry.com. 817.481.8733.

MAY 5 / Makin’ Tracks: Celebrate National Train Day with our favorite railroading songs.

MAY 12 / Country Music Showcase

MAY 19-20 / Main Street Days Matinees: Drop by for a free taste of what we do every Saturday.

MAY 26 / A moving pre-Memorial Day tribute will have you bleeding red, white and blue

Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. rosemarinetheater. com. 817.624.8333.

FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, MAY 6 / This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. This date: Bonnie and Clyde Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star in this powerful story about the legendary bank-robbing couple. The film’s graphic violence was very controversial at the time, but it went on to earn eight Oscar nominations, and won two. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.

FAMILY FILM SERIES, MAY 12 / This date: Tangled A charming bandit is captured by Rapunzel, a feisty teen with 70 feet of magical hair, who herself is being held hostage. After the two escape, they set off on an escapade involving thugs, a super-cop horse and an over-protective chameleon. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

stage and theater

LATE NITE CATECHISM, MAY 2-6 / An uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of “students.” If you are naughty, you may well find yourself onstage and sitting in a corner to reflect on your actions. Wed.-Thur. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Single tickets: TBA. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE, THROUGH MAY 12 / Anthony J. Drexel Biddle is an enthusiastic but unpredictable father who has a fine house in Philadelphia, a fortune, a great enthusiasm for lunacy and rules his family by bluster. Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m. Tickets: $15/$13/$12. Plaza Theatre Company Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.

ANNIE JR., THROUGH MAY 20 / Annie, Sandy, Daddy Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, FDR, Rooster and all those adorable orphans are back in this smash-hit musical. This family favorite features the classic songs such as Tomorrow, It’s The Hard Knock Life and Easy Street Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m., 5 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $16-$21. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

STEALING HOME, MAY 4-20 / A frantic, farcical story of two con men that set out to lift a few pieces of silverware and end up stealing home. Times: TBA. Tickets: TBA. Runway Theatre, 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine. runwaytheatre.com. 817.488.4842.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB, MAY 5-26 / All the enchanting characters are here in this beautiful, knowing play about friendship, including the extraordinary spider, Charlotte. Fri. 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. Tickets: $5. Artisan Center Theater. 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct.com. 817.284.1200

MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES: A TANGO OPERITA, MAY 11-27 / Part musical, part tango, part theatre, part ballet and part opera, Maria de Buenos Aires caters to all the senses. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $10-$25. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. rosemarinetheater. com. 817.624.8333.

A BIG GIRL’S GUIDE TO LOVE, MAY 18-27 / Sloane Davis is a big beautiful fish in a little pond. A well-educated, independent woman, she is successful by all standards, except in her love life. This play is a step-by-step guide for women of all sizes on balancing family, career and love. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20. Pantagleize Theatre, 1400 Henderson St., Building 3. pantatheater.org. 817.472.0032.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT, MAY 18-JUNE 3 / Based on the tragic and real-life beating of a homosexual man in 1998, this compilation of interviews provides a theatrical collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which it is capable. Thur. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $15$19. Theatre Arlington, 316 W. Main St., Arlington. theatrearlington.org. 817.275.7661.

RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS, MAY 10-JUNE 10 / The story of the famously brassy columnist who wrote for the Dallas Times-Herald and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram She was a true Texas original who skewered the political establishment and the “good ol’ boys” with sharp-tongued wit and wisdom. Thur. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets: $28. Stage West, 821 W. Vickery. stagewest.org. 817.784.9378.

BROKE-OLOGY, MAY 18-JUNE 10 / The King family is used to being broke, but when their father is diagnosed with at serious illness, sons Ennis and Malcolm must clearly decide where their loyalties lie. This powerful new play brings new perspectives on the struggles of the next generation. Thur.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets: $25 Fri.-Sat.; $15 Thur. 8 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. matinees; $10 first week. Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.

GUYS AND DOLLS, MAY 18-JUNE 23 / Desperate to find money to pay for his floating crap game, Nathan Detroit bets Sky Masterson that Sky will not be able to take a local Salvation Army girl, Sarah Brown, to Cuba. Sky wins a bet that forces the members of the floating crap game to church to repent. Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m. Tickets: $12-$15. Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.

sports

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY / Gofrogs.com. 817.257.FROG. BASEBALL

MAY 1 / Oklahoma, 6:30 p.m.

MAY 4 / New Mexico, 6:30 p.m.

MAY 5 / New Mexico, 5 p.m.

MAY 6 / New Mexico, 12:30 p.m.

MAY 18 / San Diego State, 6:30 p.m.

MAY 19 / San Diego State, 4 p.m.

MAY 20 / San Diego State, 1 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON / utamavs.com, utatickets.universitytickets.com BASEBALL

May 1 / Dallas Baptist, 6:30 p.m.

MAY 4 / Sam Houston State, 6:30 p.m.

MAY 5 / Sam Houston State, 2 p.m.

MAY 6 / Sam Houston State, 1 p.m.

MAY 17 / Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 6:30 p.m.

TEXAS RANGERS / texas.rangers.mlb.com

MAY 11 / Angels, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 12 / Angels, 12:05 p.m.

MAY 13 / Angels, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 14 / Royals, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 15 / Royals, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 16 / Athletics, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 17 / Athletics, 1:05 p.m.

MAY 25 / Blue Jays, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 26 / Blue Jays, 2:05 p.m.

MAY 27 / Blue Jay, 2:05 p.m.

MAY 28-30 / Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 29 / Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

MAY 30 / Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

FORT WORTH CATS / fwcats.com, 817.332.2287

Games 7:05 p.m. except Sunday game are 6:05 p.m.

MAY 23-26 / Rio Grande Valley

MAY 27-30 / McAllen; 29, 11:05 a.m.

other attractions and events

MAYFEST, MAY 3-6 / Gather in Trinity Park in the heart of Fort Worth just off University Drive for the 40th annual four-day festival to the river. Since 1973, Mayfest has given more than $6 million to the community in support of the Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department, the Junior League of Fort Worth Inc. and Streams & Valleys Inc. Thur.-Fri. 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: 13 and over, $8; 6-12, $5; Under 5, free; Thurs. 60 and older free with ID; Sun. Military free with ID. mayfest.org. 817.332.1055.

FRONTIER FORTS DAYS, MAY 11-12 / During this heritage event, the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. Exchange Avenue will be lined with encampments of historic fort sites. The event brings together authentic wagons, infantry, artillery and cavalry demonstrations and military parades. Re-enactors will also be on hand to discuss frontier life. Free. Stockyards Station, 130 East Exchange Ave. tinyurl.com/frontier-forts. 817.625.9715.

MAIN STREET DAYS, MAY 18-20 / Grapevine officially kicks off summertime with Main Street Days. Taste the international wines, craft beers and pizza pies. Dine at the Pizza Piazza, dance to non-stop entertainment, seek out your favorite festival food and shop the day away. grapevinetexasusa.com.

CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL AT COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB, MAY 21-27 / This is the club's 75th anniversary, and this year also marks the 65th staging of the PGA Tour event. It is the longest running event on the PGA Tour still being held at the original site, starting in 1946. Ben Hogan won the championship five times in his hometown. One day

galleries

OPEN STUDIO NIGHT, MAY 11 / Second Friday of each month. Artists demonstrate various forms of glass art. Raffle on a piece of glass art. Free. 6-9 p.m. SiNaCa Studios School of Glass, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. sinacastudios.org. 817.899.0024.

OUR WORLD: THREE UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES, THROUGH MAY 27 / Fort Worth photographers Mary Rabalais Collins, Michael Zukerman and Megan Davis McConnell share their perspectives. Arts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave. artsfifthavenue. org. 817.923.9500. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.

comedy

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

HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING / Various performances each week ranging from lo-

admission $45. Packages available. Free or reduced price for children. crowneplazainvitational.com. 817.927.4280.

FORT WORTH ZOO, ONGOING / 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.

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.

STOCKYARDS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO, ONGOING / Rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at historic Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20.

STOCKYARDS WALKING TOURS, SATURDAYS / Cowboy Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $4-$7. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave.

BRIT TOURS, ONGOING / Learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries and educational programs. Tuesday-Friday 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. 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 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.

cal to national stars. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.

ARLINGTON IMPROV AND RESTAURANT, ONGOING / Different performers weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147, Arlington. improv.com. 817.635.5555.

dance

FRIDAY NIGHT BREAKAWAY, ONGOING / Second and fourth Fridays. Lessons start at 8 p.m. Open dancing, 9 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $6/general admission, $4/members, students, affiliates. Check Web site for changes and other events. Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate. First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1959 Sandy Lane. fwsds. org. 817.451.1505.

SWINGING AT THE SOUTHSIDE, TUESDAYS / Enjoy swing dancing at the historic Southside Preservation Hall every Tuesday with the Fort Worth Swing Dance Yahoo Group. 8-11:30 p.m. Tickets: $5. Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate. Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St. fwsds.org. 817.926.2800.

Simple

FORT WORTH DINERS ARE NOTHING IF NOT LOYAL. And they have long memories as well, mourning restaurants that have been gone sometime for decades. Aventino’s — the scene of many fond memories and fine food over the years — was one sorely missed, but now it is back just down Camp Bowie off Lovell. A favorite dish of many — including our reviewer — was the Tortellini Aventino. The new version compares well. The fresh cheese-filled pasta is mixed with sautéed onion, ham, green peas and bacon in an Alfredo cream sauce. To make new memories, turn the page.

112 now open: Aventino’s / 114 review: Jakes Hamburgers / 116 listings

Culinary ventures in and around town

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

Aventino’s 3.0

Few people were as sad as I to see Aventino’s Italian Restaurant close its doors a few years back after such a long run. And now I don’t have to mourn any longer.

by Courtney Dabney

Over the years, there were many memorable occasions at aventino’s, from dates back in high school to new year’s eves and even rehearsal dinners. the romantic and intimate setting was the perfect backdrop, along with the welcoming family service that the westside had come to expect.

well, aventino’s is back. a round the first of the year, the restaurant reopened in a new location just down camp bowie off lovell.

to be honest, the interior and decor are not as cozy and warm as they had been previously. Perhaps that is because the size of the dining room (effectively two areas separated by a kitchen in the middle) has about doubled in size from its previous locale. w hite cloths draping tabletops were punctuated by black wooden chairs.

t he concrete flooring, exposed black ductwork overhead and sparse walls seemed a little cold. i wish they had taken the drapes

all the way to the ceiling across the glassfronted space to give a better sense of enclosure. a nd the color scheme of chocolate brown and cream is a little bland and not in keeping with the appetizing menu. i did like the two oak wine barrels flanking the front door. but, the dining room could use a little more polish and color.

but we’re here for food.

there was no argument about our appetizer. the carpaccio with Garlic bread ($11.50) caught everyone’s eye, and we were not disappointed. it was gorgeous with paper-thin slices of tender, bright red beef fanned around the edge of a white plate. the meat was sprinkled with capers and cracked black pepper and then drizzled with both Dijonnaise sauce and olive oil. crunchy slices of toasted baguette were arranged in the middle. the dish offered up great flavor and was the perfect eye candy to start the meal.

my table sampled many items for our main course. a ll came with a house salad, which was just the way i remembered it, with crunchy romaine lettuce, thin cucumber slices, grape tomatoes and a tangy red wine vinaigrette full of dried herbs. the filled baked Ziti ($13, with meatballs $15) was simple and not overly sauced or cheesed. t he marinara and ricotta were blended together completely. the small meatballs were a nice addition. it was simple and tasty but not spectacular.

one of my friends generously ordered the tortellini aventino ($15.25), which had

The Chicken Cacciatore was a huge portion and packed with flavor.

Owners Erica and Chris Hight.

always been one of my favorites, so I was eager to see how it compared to my fond memories. The fresh cheese-filled tortellini pasta is mixed with sautéed onion, ham, green peas and bacon in an Alfredo cream sauce. The large portion and pasta were just as I recalled, but the toppings were a little sparse.

FYI

Located at: 5800 Lovell Ave.

For reservations call: 817.570.7940 $-$$

Open: Mon.-Thur. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10p.m., Sun. closed.

I tried the Ravioli Carciofi ($14.25), which features artichoke stuffed ravioli dressed in a creamy pesto sauce and topped with sautéed mushrooms. I couldn’t taste much of the artichoke inside the chewy pasta pockets, just the creamy ricotta cheese filling. Maybe a few quartered artichoke hearts sprinkled across the top would bring out the flavor. But, the basil pesto cream sauce was interesting, and it made for an enjoyable meal.

We also ordered the Chicken Cacciatore ($16.50). Layers of fresh spaghetti followed by a rich and pasty homemade marinara sauce with mushrooms, green bell peppers and onions were topped with a chicken breast. It was a huge portion and packed with flavor.

The conversations and the crowd didn’t begin to die down until after 9 p.m. We completed the meal by splitting a Cappucinno Pie ($4.50). It had a chocolate graham cracker

crust and a rich coffee-flavored filling.

You might call this Aventino’s 3.0 since the original restaurant was owned and run for decades by Al and Olga Paez. It was then given a complete overhaul from interior design to original menu items, which was the high-end reinvention of their talented son, Chef Derrick Paez, who now serves as the private chef for a wine club in Dallas. This new version of Aventino’s is owned and run by their daughter, Erica Hight, who grew up in the restaurant as well, along with her husband Chris who serves as chef. They are both young, energetic and eager to please.

I spoke to father Al Paez, who happened to be there greeting familiar faces the night we visited.

“Chris and Erica know what people are expecting,” he said. “They are coming to taste all the favorite dishes they grew to love and have been missing.”

He’s right. That was surely the case for me. I’m sure that over time the Hights will put their personal stamp on the menu, but for now they are happy to rest on the laurels of their familiar menu and serve up customers who are glad to have Aventino’s back.

Ravioli Carciofi is a treat for the eye as well as the mouth.

Carpaccio with Garlic Bread offered up great flavor and was the perfect eye candy to start the meal.

Tank Tops, Tattoos and Tater Tots. Oh My!

Like some other restaurants, Jakes Hamburgers has a typical style of waitress. She is usually a well-trained, hard-working, college-aged gal in a tank top and low-rise jeans. They just seem to add to the ambience of this popular sports barthemed burger joint.

by Courtney Dabney

The other thing Jakes is most known for is its poppy seed crusted bun. t he seeds add that extra crunch to the array of tasty burgers. everyone is apparently not as fond of these

buns as i am, and, thanks to suggestions by customers, Jakes began offering a non-poppy seed version back in march. but if you don’t mind strangers feeling sorry for you when you smile with those little black poppy seeds

in your teeth for hours afterward, i would suggest the original.

t he stuffed Jalapeños ($4.29) are not your standard fare. t hey have a super crunchy coating and fresh buttermilk ranch dipping sauce like you would expect. but, these are halved red jalapeños with a noticeably mellower flavor. t hey are stuffed with a tangy chili cream cheese rather than the typical shreds of melting cheddar.

most of the specialty burgers come with double meat, (two thin, freshly handmade patties). but here’s a tip. you can also order any of them with single meat if you want to dial it down a bit. every time i fail to do this, i wish i had. t he Jakes special ($5.99) is the classic with mustard, mayo, pickles, thin slices of tomato and shredded lettuce. it adds a dose of thousand island dressing to the mix.

t he texas chili burger ($6.59) is punctuated by the smoky hickory sauce and hormel style chili, along with grilled onions and

Jakes is legendary for is its poppy seed crusted bun.

The Stuffed Jalapeños are made with red jalapeños for a noticeably mellower flavor.

cheese. This one is not as messy as you would think and a new favorite of mine. Of course, the standard wrappers help, as well as keeping your burger hot until the very last bite. The Mushroom Swiss Burger ($6.39) is stuffed with sautéed mushrooms and melting Swiss cheese between the two patties. Every variety is juicy and packed with the flavor of whichever toppings and additions you request.

Choose from hand-cut, skin-on fries, tater tots or crispy crinkle cut sweet potato fries dusted with cinnamon and sugar and served with marshmallow dipping sauce on request for your a la carte side.

Not in the mood for a burger? There are chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers and a tempting array of salads as well, if you are so inclined. For dessert, Jakes fries up Cheesecake Bites ($3.29) with a gooey center and graham cracker crust, served with powdered sugar and strawberry syrup. Simply addictive.

Greg and Marty Garvey started the franchise in Dallas along with Jake Keller, of Keller’s Burgers, back in 1985. The Garveys eventually bought out Mr. Keller and have earned a solid reputation across the Metroplex.

Jakes has two locations in Fort Worth — one downtown, and the location I frequent on Camp Bowie. Its interior boasts a high-end finish-out and awesome patio, thanks to the former resident, Duce. The walls give a nod to both TCU and Lockheed Martin, along with a collection of 18th-hole flags, Rangers jerseys and neon beer signs. It has flat screens playing every conceivable sporting event.

No matter what your game is, the casual atmosphere is the place to hangout on game day.

restaurant guide

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pricing: $ Entrees up to $10, $$ Entrees $10-$20, $$$ Entrees $20-$25, $$$$ Entrees $25 and over

american

Arlington/Mid-Cities

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

Bl ACKFINN 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 Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$

BUttERmIlK CAFé / 1337 Pipeline Road, 817.285.9340. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 6:30am-3pm Sun. $

CHEF POINt CAFE / 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

DAvE & BUStERS / 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

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-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ HUmPERDINK'S REStAURANt AND BREwERy / 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ JR’S GRIll: A SPORtS REStAURANt / 5220 Highway 121, Colleyville. 817.571.1414. Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$

mAC’S BAR & GRIll / 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ mARKEt StREEt / 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ NO FRIll S GRIll / 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $ OlENJACK’S GRIllE / 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ ROSE GARDEN tEAROOm / 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ tHE SANFORD HOUSE / 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Breakfast Hours 8am-9:30am Mon.-Sat.; 8am-11am Sun. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ SOUtHERN RECIPES GRIll / 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ 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. $-$$ vENtANA GRIllE / 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ Burleson

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 120 S. Main St., 8 817.447.3400. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $ Fort Worth BlUEBONNEt CAFé / 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City,

817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ BUFFAlO BROS PIzz A wINGS & SUBS / 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$ BUttONS / 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm10pm Sun.-Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ CAt CIty GRIll / 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$ CHARlEStON’S / 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $$

COwtOwN DINER / 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am-9pm, Sun.-Thu.; 8 am-10pm Fri. and Sat. $$-$$$ CURly’S CUStARD / 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $ DIxIE HOUSE CAFE / 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ DREw ’S Pl ACE / 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ EllERBE FINE FOODS / 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ FRED’S tEx AS CAFE / 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. $$ lUCIlE’S StAtESIDE BIStRO / 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ lUNCH BOx / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ mONtGOmERy StREEt CAFé / 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ OlD NEIGHBORHOOD GRIll / 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ SOUtH PANCAKE HOUSE / 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ PARIS COFFEE SHOP / 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ PARK HIll CAFE / 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ POP’S SAFARI ROOm / 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10:30pm Mon.; 9am-11pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ RISE & SHINE / 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $

SECREt GARDEN tEAROOm / 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ tEx AS GRIll / 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. 11am-9pm daily. $ tHE EAtERy / 3257 N. Beach St., 682.647.0606. BYOB. 11am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm, Sat. $-$$ tHE ROSE GARDEN tEA ROOm / 7200 Camp Bowie

Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ t wIN CREEKS CAFé / 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun.$ vIDAlIAS SOUtHERN CUISINE / 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am-10:30pm 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., 817.989.4650. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$

Grapevine

wINEwOOD GRIll / 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Keller/Lake Country

CIty HAll REStAURANt At ARtHOUSE / 201 Town Center, 817.741.2433. 11am-9pm, Mon.-Tues.; 11 am-10pm, Wed.-Thurs.; 11am-11 pm, Fri.-Sat; 10am3pm, 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. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; 11am-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $

Cl ASSIC 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. $ PRAIRIE HOUSE REStAURANt / 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$

Southlake

CAFé ExPRESS / 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ tHE CHEESECAKE FAC tORy / 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ wIlDwOOD GRIll / 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-11pm daily. $-$$ x’S & O’S SPORtING tAvERN / 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $

Weatherford

ClEAR FORK GRIll / 29 Crown Road, 817.441.2300. 10am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ wEAtHERFORD DOwNtOwN CAFé / 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am2pm Sun. $ FIRE OAK GRIll / 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Arlington GENGHIS GRIll / 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-

Barbeque and More!

11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

PEI WEI / 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am9:15pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:15pm Fri. & Sat. $

PIRANHA’S KILLER SUSHI / 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 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-10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm9pm Sun. $

Burleson

TASTE OF ASIA / 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Fort Worth

ASIA BOWL & GRILL / 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL / 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

EDOHANA HIBACHI SUSHI / 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

HUI CHUAN SUSHI, SAKE, TAPAS / 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat. $$

jAPANESE PALACE / 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

mK'S SUSHI / 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ mY LAN / 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ PAPPA CHANG ASIAN BISTRO / 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-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 / 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $ PHO QUE HUONG / multiple locations, phoquehuong.com. 11am-10pm daily. $ PHU LAm / 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$

PIRANHA’S KILLER SUSHI / 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

SHINjUKO STATION / 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sun. $-$$

SONNY’S DINER / 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 3pm-7pm Happy Hour daily. $

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.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

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

SZECHUAN / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-

9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

TASTE OF ASIA / 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ THAI SELECT / 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ THAI TINA’S / 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm8pm 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-10pm Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat. $ Grapevine

EDOHANA HIBACHI SUSHI / 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.; 5pm10:30pm Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$ LAvA 10 / 401 E. State Hwy. 114, 817.329.5282. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ P.F. CHANG’S / 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-11pm daily. $$

Hurst

SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE / 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am8pm Sun. $-$$

Mansfield

SAKE HIBACHI SUSHI AND BAR / 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.Thu.; 1pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm, Sun. $-$$

Southlake

GINGERINE FRESH ASIAN / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; Noon10pm Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $

KOBEYA jAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI / 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri; 12pm-3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ PEI WEI / 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ SUSHI SAm / 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm9:30pm Sun. $-$$

THAI CHILI / 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$

barbecue

Arlington

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT / 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am8:30pm Sun. $ Fort Worth

ANGELO’S / 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $

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-8pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ 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.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm 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-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

SmOKIES BBQ / 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $

SODA SPRINGS BAR- B - QUE / 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. 11am-2pm Mon.-Thurs.; 4pm-8pm Thurs.; 11am-8:30pm Fri,; 11am-8pm Sat. $ 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-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Hurst

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT / 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $

White Settlement

SODA SPRINGS BAR-B-Q / 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

brazilian

Fort Worth

TEXAS DE BRAZIL / 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Grapevine

BOI NA BRAZA / 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$

burgers & sandwiches

Arlington

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. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ OLD TOWN HAmBURGERS / 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. 11am-9pm Daily. $

Fort Worth

DUTCH’S / 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ 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. $ THE LOvE SHACK / 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812.; 817 Matisse, Ste. 445, 817.348.9655. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thu.; 11am1am Fri. & Sat. $ m & O STATION GRILL / 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.Sat.. $ PAPPA’S BURGERS / 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ POP’S BURGERS AND GRILL / 4413 Trail Lake Drive. 817.560.1609. Mon.-Thur. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11ammidnight, Sun. closed. $

THE POUR HOUSE SPORTS GRILL / 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $

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.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $

WOODSHED SMOkEHOUSE / 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 7am-1am Mon.-Sat. $-$$

Z’S CAFÉ / 1300 Gendy St. 817.989.2233. 10am-2pm Mon.-Sat. $

Southlake

jOHnnY B’S BURGERS & SHAkES / 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $

continental

Arlington

CAFÉ AT DAIREDS / 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$

Fort Worth

610 GRILLE / 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

delis & bakeries

Arlington

IRIS BAGEL AnD COFFEE HOUSE / 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $

Fort Worth

ARTISAn BAkInG COMPAnY / 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ BAkER BROS. AMERICAn DELI / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am-9pm daily. $ BLACk ROOSTER BAkERY / 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-2pm Sat. $ BLUEBOnnET BAkERY / 3905 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.; 6:30am-2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $ CARSHOn’S DELICATESSEn / 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ THE CUPCAkE COTTAGE / 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.-Sat. $ ESPERAnZA’S MEXICAn CAFÉ & BAkERY / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. RAE'S / 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-4pm 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 6:30am9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ THE SnOOTY PIG / 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am2pm Sat. & Sun. $

SWEET SAMMIES / 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 10am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ SWISS PASTRY SHOP / 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat.

$ YOFE CAFE / 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. 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

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. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.Sun. $

Hudson Oaks

ULTIMATE CUPCAkE / 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

Southlake

ELEGAnT CAkERY / 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-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

BOUDREAUX CAjUn kITCHEn/ 4000 Bagpiper Way, 817.557.3700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ THE MELTInG POT / 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

Burleson

WInE DOWn / 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ Fort Worth

8.0 RESTAURAnT & BAR / 111 E. Third St., 817.336.0880. 11am-10pm Mon.-Tue.; 11am-1am Wed.; 11am-2am Thu.-Fri.; noon-2am Sat.; 10am-2am Sun. $$

CAFÉ MODERn / 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. 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.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ SPIRAL DInER / 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

ZAMBRAnO WInE CELLAR / 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic

Arlington

TAnDOOR InDIAn RESTAURAnT / 532 Fielder N. Plaza, 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.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ BYBLOS / 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$

CHADRA MEZZA & GRILL / 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am-10pm Wed.Sat. $-$$ HEDARY’S / 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ kInG TUT / 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ MAHARAjA / 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

french

Arlington

CACHAREL / 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

Fort Worth

LA MADELEInE / 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 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 Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ GREEnWOOD’S / 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.$$

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

BIRR APORETTI’S / 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Brunch menu: 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ ITALIAnnI’S / 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ LA BISTRO / 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$

MOnI'S / 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-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.; Din-

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A Centennial Celebration of Girl Scouting

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Saturday, May 5th – Omni Fort Worth Hotel

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Women of Distinction Luncheon

Thursday, May 10th –Ridglea Country Club

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ner: 5:30 pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ PresPa's / 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ reflections of bella vita / 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ rUGGeri’s ristorante / 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$ Fort Worth aventino’s italian / 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ bella italia West / 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ cafÉ bella / 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ ferrÉ ristorante bar / 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ firesiDe Pies / 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$

fortUna / 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ italian inn riDGlea / 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

la Pia ZZ a / 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

MaMa’s PiZZ a / 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon10pm Sun. $

MancUso’s / 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $

MarGie’s oriGinal italian K itcHen / 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

MelloW MUsHrooM / 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

Milano’s / 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am10pm 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. $-$$

PatriZio PiZZ a , Pasta anD vino / 2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003. 11am-10pm, Sun.-Mon.; 11am-11pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11 am-midnight, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Piola / 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$ PiZZeria Uno cHicaGo Grill / 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $ taverna risotteria / 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Grapevine /Southlake/Colleyville brio tUscan Grill / 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

bUca Di bePPo / 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ ferrari’s italian villa / 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

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-2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$

YUcatan taco stanD / 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$

mediterranean

Fort Worth

saPristi! / 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$

scaMPi’s MeDiterranean cafe / 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. BYOB. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ terra MeDiterranean Grill / 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-9pm, Sun. $-$$

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.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ la HacienDa rancH / 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ rio MaMbo / 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth

antHonY’s / 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. 7am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ baKer st PUb & Grill / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. 11am-2am daily. $-$$ benito’s restaUrant / 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$ cabo GranDe / 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ cantina lareDo / 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$ cHiMY’s cerveceria / 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Mon.-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. $-$$ el feniX / 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $ el r ancHo GranDe / 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ 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. $-$$ Joe t. Garcia’s / 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ la faMilia / 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $ 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.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ los vaqUeros / 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, 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 Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.-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. $ olD riP's teX MeX / 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.207.0777. 7:30 am-9:30 pm daily (open later for private parties or if there is a crowd). $-$$ tHe oriGinal / 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Paco & JoHn / 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. Breakfast/Lunch hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat.; Dinner hours: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ 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.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations PUliDos / 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ reD cactUs restaUrant / 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ rio MaMbo / 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ salsa fUeGo / 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ tres Joses cocina MeXicana / 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ Uncle JUlio’s / 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Southlake

Mi cHUla’s / 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$

seafood

Arlington fisH cit Y Grill / 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$

Fort Worth

DaDDY JacK’s / 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-

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EDDIE V’S / 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$

J&J OYSTER BAR / 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $

LONE STAR OYSTER BAR / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $

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.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$

ROCKFISH / 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

ZEKE’S FISH & CHIPS / 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $

Southlake

FISH CITY GRILL / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$

TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE / 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ Willow Park

FISH CREEK / 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 4pm-9pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

southwest

Fort Worth

BLUE MESA BAR & GRILL / 1600 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.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$

BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE / 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

LANNY’S ALTA COCINA MEXICANA / 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$$

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.; 5:30pm-11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ REATA / 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$ THE TAVERN / 2755 S. Hulen St. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.-Sun. 817.923.6200. $$

TILLMAN'S ROADHOUSE / 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. 11 am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm Fri.Sat.; 10:30am-11pm Sun. $$$ Willow Park CLEAR FORK STATION / 4971 E. I-20 Service Road N. 817.441.1551. Lunch, 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner, 5pm10pm Tue.-Sat

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?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

bAILE y'S pRImE pLUS / 2901 Crockett St., 817.870.1100. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; Bar stays open until 1am Fri. and Sat. $$$

bOb’S STEAK AnD CHOp HOUSE / 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$

CATTLEmEn’S STEAK HOUSE / 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$

DEL FRISCO’S DOUbLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE / 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$ GRACE RESTAURAnT / 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pm-midnight Sat. $$$$ H3 RAnCH / 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ HOFFbRAU / 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & bAR / 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pmmidnight Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$ L AmbERT’S / 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.1161. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$

mERCURy CHOp HOUSE / 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$

m&m STEAKHOUSE / 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

RAy’S pRImE STEAK & SEAFOOD / 3206 Winthrop Ave., 817.732.1614. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Sun. $$-$$$$

RISCK y’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.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$

SHULA’S 347 / Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce St., 817.870.2700. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30 am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

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, 817.573.4472.11am-10pm daily. $$ Grapevine /Southlake/Colleyville

J.R.’S STEAKHOUSE / 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$

KIRby’S STEAKHOUSE / 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 4:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

OLD HICKORy STEAKHOUSE RESTAURAnT / Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$$$

Weatherford

THE WILD mUSHROOm STEAK HOUSE AnD LOUnGE / 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. 5pm-9pm Mon. - Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$-$$$$

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People and events that shaped our city

fwflashback

TWO MEN WHO PUT FORT WORTH ON THE MAP. Amon G. Carter (left) did it with his newspaper, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ben Hogan did it with his golf clubs. This picture by photographer Don Loyd is undated, but Tournament Manager Dennis Roberson places it at the first Colonial National Invitation Tournament in 1946. Carter congratulates Hogan on his victory over Harry Todd. Note the hat under Hogan’s arm. Later he would switch to the flat style that became his trademark. Today, the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial golf tournament is the longest running event on the PGA Tour still being held at the original site. Hogan won the tournament five times.

Courtesy Colonial Country Club

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Flower Mound residents Rob and Becky Brockman frequently pound the pavement between Tarrant County and Dallas. With their offices based in Big D—he serves as the senior vice president of human resources for Rent-A-Center, Inc., while she wears the mantle of president and owner of Hytec Transfer—the couple spends ample time on the road. And whether they’re motoring to and from work, running a weekend errand or en route to vacation in Colorado, the Brockman’s are behind the wheel of a Lexus auto. The Brockman’s currently own four of the luxury vehicles, including a 2010 LS 460L, a 2009 LX 570, a 2007 IS 250 and a 2008 IS 250. Rob prefers to drive the LS to work, while Becky routinely uses the LX; the couple’s eldest daughters each drive an IS.

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