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May 2016
Thirsty and Thrifty: Fort Worth’s 10 Hottest Happy Hours
These top 10 destinations offer something a step above normal happy hour spots, including free food, bubble hours, puppy hours and more. Now go on out and infuse some of that hard-earned money back into the local community. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
62 Color Story Vivid colors and patterns move a traditional Monticello home into transitional with the help of a major remodel and the eye of Beckley Design Studio. The result is a gorgeous home for a family of five where form meets function. by Jocelyn Tatum
70 If Only the Walls Could Talk The inaugural Fort Worth, Texas magazine Home of Dreams is on its way to completion by the end of May. There’s a lot behind the walls of the 7,169-square-foot Keller home that the eventual buyer will never see. by Scott Nishimura
74 California Dreamin’ Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s annual Dream Home project is underway. This year’s builder, Dustin Andrews of Ashwood Homes, is laying the foundation for the two-story, 7,500-squarefoot stucco Mediterranean in Southlake’s Westwyck Hills. by Scott Nishimura
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Escapes From hundreds of pristine islands and bustling modern cities to a wealth of ancient history and culture found in every corner of the landscape, Thailand is bursting with opportunity for adventure. by Kyle Whitecotton
Culture The latest in books, music and theater from the local scene. by Gail Bennison and Jocelyn Tatum
Be Well Top products for protecting your skin during your moments in the sun by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Cooking Host a show-stopping brunch with a few easy tips and a step-by-step guide to making cured salmon at home. by Beth Maya
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Style Embrace bold colors and highly stylized designs with summer’s most maximalist accessories. by Kendall Louis
Goodwill Organizations working to improve local lives by Scott Nishimura and Gail Bennison
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Up Close Dr. Anne Helmreich, dean of TCU’s College of Fine Arts by Gail Bennison
90 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
99 fwevents Our comprehensive listing of the city’s top events
109 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
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Dish Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
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Parting Shot One last unique look at the city we all call home photography by Brian Luenser
Cheers and Tears
I REMEMBER THE DAYS OF MY EARLY 20S WHEN GOING OUT FOR ANY PARTICULAR BEVERAGE AT ANY PARTICULAR PLACE (AFTER WHAT I THOUGHT THEN WAS A LONG DAY OF WORK) WAS CONSIDERED “HAPPY HOUR.” In reality, it was just drinks. Locations were chosen based on proximity, convenience and familiarity, not prices or perks, although my friends and I would have been well served at that time to do our pocketbooks a favor. We did choose one place based on free cupcakes so that was smart, but generally “happy hour” was a loosely defined term we threw around to mean “grabbing drinks.”
In this issue, we take happy hour much more seriously. The list on page 50, curated and researched by Jennifer Casseday-Blair, is nearly scientific. Whether it’s free food, a dog-friendly menu or wine pairings, we found the top shelf of the top shelf. In fact, we took this list so seriously, one establishment was thrown off the list just days before going to press after a less-than-perfect experience. So, take a picture of these trusty 10 and keep it in your iPhone for the next time you and coworkers are salivating over the idea of a mid-week thirst quencher.
The second feature in this issue embraces another personal favorite of mine, interiors. Writer Jocelyn Tatum found the perfect Monticello remodel. She spoke to the homeowners, design firm and builder to bring you every detail of the process in the feature, Color Story on page 62. Jocelyn gives us a glimpse inside the mind of Beckley Design Studio and reveals a team of two that knows how to transform a house into a home that truly tells a story.
Finally, I usually only call out features in this letter, but I must acknowledge the Goodwill story on page 76. I’ve read it more times than I can count, and it has brought more tears to my eyes than I can count. If you’re an animal lover, this story, by writer Gail Bennison, is a must-read. It will restore your faith in humanity, it will probably make you adopt a dog and it will definitely make you cry.
Good luck,
Kendall Louis Executive Editor
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The January issue of Fort Worth, Texas magazine caught my eye – but not for good reasons. The article advertised on the cover, “The 10 Most Beautiful Women in Fort Worth,” made me stop, do a double take and rustle through the pages frantically searching for the article inside. I thought, surely this is a misleading title.
Instead, it’s an embarrassing spread intending to highlight the accomplishments of successful women in FW, yet is completely eclipsed by focusing on their beauty and attractiveness. Do you really need to suck readers in by teasing that these women are beautiful so they’ll actually read it? Why on Earth is this article even mentioning their attractiveness and where it stems from? Why is this article not called “The 10 Most Powerful Women in Fort Worth?”
Using the phrase, “bevy of beauties”… seriously? That cliché is so cloying and cringe-worthy, that I literally made a face when reading it. The tone of the section is embarrassing and belittling. When I flip through the pages to the Up Close article, featuring Zach Freeman, the tone is completely different; it takes this person’s accomplishments seriously.
I can’t believe in 2016, this is a serious part of your magazine. While I think these women are incredible, I don’t feel empowered by this article, I feel embarrassed to be a Fort Worth citizen.
I think it’s wonderful to continue the tradition of having readers vote online and nominate successful women – who should be celebrated and highlighted. I don’t need to have your magazine validate their success by telling me they are beautiful and attractive.
I hope one day that this spread is changed so that it doesn’t cheapen these women’s accomplishments.
Sincerely,
A disappointed Fort Worthian 4/2/16
Dear disappointed Fort Worthian, First, I want to acknowledge that I do not support the objectification of women. By definition, only concentrating on a woman’s exterior beauty is to degrade her to the status of a mere object. By only considering her outer beauty, we dehumanize her.
designed all of us to appreciate the beauty of His creation. Physical beauty, however, is just a small part of what makes a woman truly beautiful.
When I first saw my wife, her outer beauty is what attracted me to her, but it was her inner beauty that caused me to fall in love with her. When evaluating the candidates, the staff also considered their professional accomplishments, poise, confidence, unique qualities, philanthropy, and volunteerism, among other character traits.
The fact that you say you are embarrassed to be a Fort Worth citizen because we considered exterior attractiveness as one of the many factors of these women’s beauty is, in my opinion, your misunderstanding, and it cheapens their many accomplishments.
Hal Brown Owner/Publisher
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However, I will not ignore a woman’s physical beauty for fear of being considered a sexist. After all, God designed her that way. And, He
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Gail Bennison enjoys writing about people, art and culture, health, and history. This month she contributes an in-depth look at Fort Worth-born actress Cheryl Allison and her film, No Letting Go, in our Culture section on page 32, and brings you an “Up Close” look at Dr. Anne Helmreich, the new dean of the College of Fine Arts at TCU (page 86). She also contributes a Goodwill story about pilots volunteering to fly foster dogs to new homes (page 76).
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Growing up in New Orleans, Jessica Llanes learned to appreciate good people and great food at an early age. She knows the way to the heart of any city is through the stomach, and she is falling in love with Fort Worth one dish at a time. This month, she contributes a review of White Settlement’s Thurber Mingus (page 110).
3Beth Maya is a food stylist, food writer, and home entertainment expert. This month, she contributes tips for hosting an at-home brunch including a step-by-step guide to making housecured salmon. Turn to page 38 if you’re hungry for more. She was also the food stylist for this issue's cover shoot.
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In the Escapes feature this month, Kyle Whitecotton writes about Thailand’s three ancient capitals. Turn to page 24 to learn more about the striking attractions.
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Former Fort Worth, Texas magazine Executive Editor Jennifer Casseday-Blair takes a gulp out of the happy hour scene in the feature “Thrifty and Thirsty” highlighting the city’s top 10 happy hours on page 50. She also gets us ready for the summer sun with the best sun protection tips and products (page 34). Finally, she takes a trip to the Stockyards to review Fort Worth-staple Lonesome Dove Western Bistro (page 114).
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Judie Byrd is the founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth, and at any given moment, she may be found working with food or thinking about working with food. This month she talks to the new faces of the The Culinary School of Fort Worth and writes about what the school is cooking up lately (page 118).
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Jocelyn Tatum has a master’s degree in narrative journalism and undergraduate degree in philosophy, so she spends most of her time analyzing and inquiring about the world around her. She’s a fifth generation Fort Worth gal, and this month her local knowledge led her to the feature article, “Color Story,” about a stunning Monticello remodel on page 62. She also contributes a culture piece about The Brothers Le Nain: Painters of Seventeenth-Century France coming to the Kimbell Art Museum (page 28).
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Journalist and photographer Alexandra Plancarte is an undergrad at TCU working toward her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in Spanish and Hispanic studies. This month she contributes a story about the new boutique, Three, in Bluebonnet Circle (page 17). She also contributed the photography for the story.
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Julie Buckner Lane, a Texas native, loves all things family, food , fashion and Willie Nelson. She currently works in the fashion industry as a stylist, art director and producer. A prop stylist for the cover shoot, her work can be seen on the front of this issue.
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Our annual Top Chef competition brings the heat year after year, and 2016 is no exception. This year’s six talented chefs are Kalen Morgenstern, FW Market + Table; Denise Shavandy, Café Modern; Erin Miller, Texas Bleu; Ben Merritt, Fixture Kitchen and Social Lounge; Kevin Martinez, Yatai Food Kart; and Derek Venutolo, Capital Grille. Three men and three women create the perfect recipe for an unofficial “battle of the sexes” in this year’s competition. Visit FWTX.com for tickets to our preliminary event, May 4 at Texas Appliance, and Top Chef Finals, June 4 at Cendera Center.
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Culinary Awards
Visit FWTX.com frequently to vote for the 2016 Culinary Awards. This year we are doing things a little differently. Fort Worth, Texas magazine editors and food writers will nominate the best dishes in the city. Then, taste test your way through the list and go online to vote for the dishes that you think deserve top honors. The winners will be announced in the November 2016 issue of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Voting starts in May.
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Three’s a Charm
| story and photography Alexandra Plancarte |
THREE OPENED FOR THE LOVE OF FASHION. It’s hard to miss the hot pink “THREE” sign and “III” decal stickers on the storefront windows of the newest boutique in Bluebonnet Circle. The pop of color carries into the shop as well, with a hot pink chandelier above the register and a large flower hanging on the wall. But, a quick dig into the racks at THREE reveals that it’s not just flowers and pink in this store.
Three boutique at 3460 Bluebonnet Circle in Fort Worth replaced the recently closed Stella’s Boutique. Stella’s was open for 10 years until the owner, Mickie Cooles, decided it was time to close up shop and retire earlier this year, much to the dismay of area residents. But, the discouraged didn’t have to fret for long as Three, a former occupant of Stella’s, took over the space and kept the vendor-based concept largely the same. Three celebrated a grand opening in early March.
Texas A&M graduate Kristi Parker is the owner, who named the store after her three daughters. Parker was thrilled to be able to take over Stella’s and call it her own.
“I’ve always had a love for fashion,” Parker said. “The lady that owned Stella’s retired, and it was such a great opportunity. It was kind of like now or never.”
Kristi Parker is the owner of Three boutique in Bluebonnet Circle.
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Just like Stella’s, Three is a shop of shops.
“There are so many brands and different viewpoints represented,” Parker said. “So a mom and daughter could come in and shop.”
The boutique hopes to target the younger base like TCU students and high school students in close proximity.
“That’s probably the biggest difference. It’s just trendier,” Parker said. “We still have clothes for women, but Stella’s always had that.”
Parker’s goal for Three is to have a place where everybody can shop and everyone can find something. Aside from clothing,
the store has gifts, accessories and home items. Items rotate quickly as Three gets in new shipments weekly and sometimes even daily.
“That’s the whole mission, to keep it fresh and new stuff coming. It makes the customers want to come see what you have.”
Parker also sells her own handmade jewelry in the store alongside handmade jewelry from other vendors, including locally owned Lo Jewels and MM Jewelry.
“Most of the jewelry is one-of-a-kind,” she says. “[Customers] know they can get an [item] they aren’t going to see on the neck of their friends or anybody else,” Parker said.
Finally, next to velvet green couches in the middle of the store, customers can find a stand stocked with locally made Fort Worth Fudge. Call it a strategically placed impulse buy or the perfect treat to munch on while you shop, Parker says that no one can resist the fudge.
THREE is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.- Instagram, @threefw
When Bigger Isn’t Better
| by Kendall Louis |
It started out as a small idea. Whitney Howell was on a popular buy/sell page on Facebook when she noticed that local businesses and independent artists were being banned from selling their handmade goods. She posted a question to the group asking members if they would be interested in a Facebook page specifically for local artisans and entrepreneurs. Within two hours her proposal had more than 700 comments in support of the group.
“I created the Shop Small Fort Worth Facebook group that day, and by the evening, I had 900 requests for approval,” said Howell. Now, less than two months later, the page boasts more than 2,500 members. The female-focused group gives local craftsmen, artisans and small businesses an open forum
to sell their goods while encouraging people to “shop small.”
“So many ladies who have their own business now have a way to share their passion,” said Howell.
The result is a modern-day marketplace where members can buy everything from pineapple hatch jam to hand-carved bowls and children’s books.
The page has already yielded a partnership with University Car Wash, where Shop Small Fort Worth hosts a pop-up shop every Saturday. The first two pop-ups featured Laura Meyn selling her cookbook Meatless in Cowtown on April 1, followed by handcrafted soaps, lotions and balms from Olive Tree Body Care on April 9.
“So far it has been an amazing forum for
Green couches and dramatic chandeliers set the feminine scene at Three
Honeysuckle and Bulldog will set up vignettes at the Shop Small Fort Worth Market
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some of these ladies, and I have been so humbled and touched by some of their messages,” said Howell.
The virtual vendors will get a real-life outlet on Sunday, May 15, with the inaugural Shop Small Fort Worth Market. Held at the new female-owned BRIK event venue on South Calhoun, the day will feature more than 30 local vendors. The vendor list will be a who’s who of locally owned businesses including Deirdre Goodman and Tabitha Mahaffey, designers and purveyors of “cowboy modern” home decor shop, Honeysuckle and Bulldog. Goodman said she was thrilled when she realized the Shop Small Fort Worth group existed.
“I just think this whole group is such a great idea. I love the whole idea of shopping locally and being able to have a resource,” said Goodman. It helps us as designers too. It’s like our own little Etsy shop.”
Attendees will find The Soulful Gypsy fashion truck, pastries from Batter Up Pastry Boutique, live on-site sketching from Designs by Kristi and popular food vendors like Austin’s Underdawgs, Steel City Pops and Doughboy Donuts. A portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit The Net Fort Worth.
Here’s a sneak peek at a few other local artisans you’ll find on-site.
Funky Wright Designs funkywrightdesigns.com
Handmade jewelry from Mad Jewels shopmadjewels.com
Hair bows and bow ties from The Bow Next Door thebownextdoor.com
Stationery and art prints from Scriptionery scriptionery.com
Calligraphy from Lemon Seed Press lemonseedpress.com
Abstract art from Heather Essian heatheressian.com
Clothing from Swoon Boutique shopswoonboutique.com
Handmade cards and invitations from Four Loves Red fourlovesred.com
Jewelry made with Freshwater Pearls and Leather Cording from ehn & co EHNco.com
Shop Small Fort Worth Market Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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501 South Calhoun $5 entry fee shopsmallfortworth.com
The Dog House
Craft Dogs. Crepes. Coffee.
About the only thing connecting these three treats is an alliteration and a spot on the menu at Bentley’s, the new “hot dog joint” set to open on Magnolia Avenue.
Occupying a tiny 800-square-foot building, with hints of blue and yellow, sandwiched between Ellerbe’s and Megan Thorne Fine Jewels, the lunch spot is a family affair. The Crawford family purchased the building in 2015, and they have been working on renovations and the restaurant’s concept ever since. The family includes matriarch and patriarch Michelle and Gary Crawford as well as their sons and their sons’ families.
The family is new to the restaurant business, but it’s an expert in the world of hot dogs.
“There is always food involved when all of us get together,” says Brad Crawford, one of Gary and Michelle’s sons.“There was a little place in Pampa, Texas, called Coney Island where we used to go when we were kids,” he continued. “That was part of the inspiration.”
The Crawfords say the restaurant is mostly a lunch spot serving craft hot dogs on buns from Twisted Dog – a locally based company known for soft pretzels. By mornings and evenings, patrons can grab a sweet or savory crepe and a roast from Fort Worth-
based Cuppa Craft Coffee.
Inside, space is limited, with counter service behind a bright wooden counter and a few bar spots. Outside, a larger patio accommodates more diners with charming walk-up windows.
About a dozen dog options grace the menu including a pork dog with pulled pork, red cabbage slaw, crispy onion strings, barbecue sauce and mustard. Even veggie lovers can find relief with a baked potato served with any of the hot dog toppings. – by Kendall Louis
1515 W. Magnolia Ave., facebook.com/bentleysdogs
Avanti Immigrates West
Dallas-based Avant i Italian opened a Fort Worth location in the One City Place development (formerly Tandy Center) at the end of March. The Italian-Mediterranean spot has been an Uptown Dallas mainstay for more than 30 years. Cream-colored tuftedleather benches, multiple romantic chandeliers, large windows, wood accents and brass fixtures welcome downtown professionals to step inside.
The menu mirrors that of the original Dallas location with indulgences like a 6-pound lobster tail over linguini with shrimp, 14-pound grilled rib eye and Italian ceviche for dinner and large salads and salmon dishes for lunch. Avanti Fort Worth adds exclusive items as well like two flatbreads, a hummus trio and veal meatballs. Catering to the professional crowd, Avanti’s happy hour, offering $2 off wine by the glass and draft beer, is every
weekday from 5 – 7 p.m. Avanti also has wine on tap, a growing trend that some say is more economical, more sustainable and produces a better quality with every pour.
Currently serving lunch and dinner, brunch service will start soon on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the patio seating along West Second Street will be a popular attraction.
Other recently announced tenants for One City Place include Dallas-based Wild Salsa, followed by Chop House Burger, as reported in the Spring 2016 issue of FW Inc
Just one block from Sundance Square, Avanti is also accessible by The Worthington Renaissance Hotel via a skybridge. – by Kendall Louis
150 Throckmorton St., Suite 140, avantirestaurants.com/ fort-worth
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Longtail boats on the beach at Krabi, Thailand. Learn about Thailand's ancient capitals on page 24.
Thailand’s Ancient Capitals
| by Kyle Whitecotton |
TO SIMPLY SAY THAT THAILAND IS UNIQUE WOULD BE A TREMENDOUS UNDERSTATEMENT IF NOT AN OUTRIGHT INSULT TO THE KIND OF SURREAL EXPERIENCE AFFORDED BY A PLACE AS RICH WITH SPLENDOR AND RIPE FOR EXPLORATION.
From hundreds of pristine islands and bustling modern cities to a wealth of ancient history and culture found in every corner of the landscape, Thailand is bursting with opportunity for adventure.
Topping the list of Thailand must-sees are the likes of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the spirited Sunday night bazaar
of Chiang Mai’s Walking Street, the stunning wilderness of Khao Yai National Park and the seascapes of Phang Nga Bay. But amid all of this, Thailand’s long and storied history dwells in the ruins of temples and monasteries set against the peaceful backdrops of ancient capitals. So while you may justly brag of your visit to the monkey temples of Lopburi and the sandy beaches of Koh Lanta, a trip through Thailand would be wholly incomplete without some serious exploration of Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Thonburi.
Such exploration begins in the lower northern region of Thailand where visitors will find the town of Sukhothai, the
first political and administrative capital of Thailand from 1238 to 1438. It was here that many of Thailand’s identifying characteristics were developed including pioneering achievements in art and architecture, language and writing, and religion and law. And much of this history is realized just by touring the abandoned temples, monasteries and statues of Sukhothai Historical Park.
What’s left of the great capital now remains in the picturesque ruins of this 27-square-mile park five hours north of Bangkok. But what’s left is considerable and requires a full day to survey. The central zone of the park, for instance, is
Sitting Buddha image at Wat Mahathat, the main and most extensive temple compound in Sukhothai Historical Park
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a square-mile section surrounded by a moat and encompassing 21 temples, each displaying the unique architecture of the early kingdom.
Sukhothai’s largest and most significant temple is Wat Mahathat, surrounded by more than 200 small chedis and set amidst a charming lotus pond, while one of the town’s oldest temples is Wat Phra Phai Luang with both Hindu and Buddhist elements found in its design. Meanwhile,
Sukhothai’s Wat Sri Chum boasts the town’s largest Buddha image, which measures more than 36 feet wide and almost 50 feet tall.
Moving on in Thailand’s timeline, the city of Ayutthaya was the country’s second capital between 1350 and 1767. Surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea, this island metropolis was one of Asia’s major trading ports and home to more than 1 million inhabitants. In fact,
Ayutthaya once stood as one of the world’s wealthiest and most cosmopolitan cities. But after falling to a Burmese army in the 18th century, this city of gilded temples and treasure-laden palaces was left in ruins until restorations began in 1969. Now, characterized by the ruins of tall reliquary towers called prang and enormous Buddhist monasteries, Ayutthaya Historical Park is one of Asia’s most impressive ruined cities.
The most impressive and historically significant sites in Ayutthaya include the three large chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, built to house the ashes of King Boromaraja IV and his family; the columns and walls of Wat Ratchaburana, built by King Boromaraja II at the place where his brothers died in a dual for the throne; and the extraordinary prang of Wat Mahathat, built in 1384 with a secret chamber and site of the highly photographed Buddha head embedded in tangled tree roots. Still, this would merely be scratching the surface as some argue that Ayutthaya’s many ruins and historic sites require two full days to truly appreciate.
After the sack of Ayutthaya in 1767, Thailand’s capital was moved to Thonburi for a short period of time before settling in Thailand’s modern day capital city of Bangkok in 1782. And while Thonburi does not boast the grand structures of the other ancient capitals, visitors can still find this a worthy venture amid the likes of Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, and a number of notable museums and monuments. Additionally, because Thonburi remained relatively isolated from Bangkok, the agricultural landscape of canals and fruit orchards is still very much intact here and offers a quiet escape from the busy streets of Bangkok.
So set out for a Thailand getaway knowing that no matter the direction, you are sure to find intense beauty of all kinds, but also be aware that there’s no such thing as a short trip to Thailand. And there’s no sense in mentioning your trip to Thailand if it didn’t include the country’s ancient capitals.
The three large chedis along the terrace of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest temple in the old capital of Ayutthaya, recall the first three kings of Ayutthaya
The first two chedis were built in 1492 and the third in 1540
Buddha’s head entwined in tree roots at Wat Phra Mahathat in Ayutthaya
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Artists and Brothers
| By Jocelyn Tatum |
THE WORLD KNOWS LITTLE ABOUT THE BROTHERS LE NAIN — ANTOINE, LOUIS, AND MATHIEU — WHO WORKED DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY IN PARIS. This will begin to change on May 22 when the Kimbell Art Museum opens "The Brothers Le Nain: Painters of Seventeenth-Century France." It will be only the second exhibition held anywhere in the world to focus on the brothers’ works. The exhibition will run through September 11.
With the chance to view most of the Le Nains’ surviving paintings side-by-side, the art world hopes to discover more about the three brothers.
“The Kimbell has a long tradition of organizing important exhibitions of 17th-century artists, many of which, like the Le Nain brothers, are not as well known in America as they should be,” director of the Kimbell Art Museum Eric Lee said.
Amazing altarpieces, scenes of peasants, paintings of gods and goddesses, and portraits were borrowed from all over Europe and the United States for the exhibition. One of the Le Nains’ paintings, Peasant Interior with Old Flute Player, part of the Kimbell’s permanent collection, acquired in 1984, helped inspire the exhibition.
The subjects’ piercing gazes leave the viewer mesmerized and intrigued.
Most expressions are quiet, leaving one absorbed in the scene. What are the subjects feeling and thinking? What are the artists attempting to convey? What can we learn about human nature?
“Beggars stare with deadpan expressions, teaching lessons of human equality to the privileged; ravishing Madonnas cradle their infants with a perfect intimacy, distilling the essence of motherly love; and children dance and play music with a total lack of pretension, reminding us of the innocence of youth,” reads the Kimbell’s 472-page exhibition catalogue.
Curator C. D. Dickerson said that bringing the entirety of the Le Nains’ body of work together is not possible because some are in poor condition and
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some museums would not lend their paintings for fear they would be damaged during transit. But the exhibition will feature nearly 50 paintings, about 85 percent of the brothers’ surviving works.
Since the last time the Le Nains were the subject of a major exhibition was in Paris in 1978-79, Dickerson said an entire generation of scholars hasn’t had the chance to see all the brothers’ paintings together. Part of the mystery of the brothers is that they only signed their paintings “Le Nain,” hence art historians and museumgoers do not know which brother completed which painting. It is also possible that they collaborated on some. Seeing a majority of the works together will allow experts and the general public to contemplate an answer.
“The exhibition will be unusually participatory for our audiences, and visitors will be presented with evidence to help solve the long-standing mystery of which brother painted which works,” Lee said.
Part of the exhibition will have notes,
musings and guesses by the experts inviting the art viewer to become the scholar. Maybe he or she will see variations or consistencies that will indicate one brother handled the portraits, one the altarpieces. Maybe he or she will come to the conclusion all three participated.
Famous for their scenes of peasants, the brothers arrived in Paris around 1630 and were active through the 1640s, when the two oldest brothers died. It wasn’t long before they had fallen off the historical radar, and not much was recorded about them, but we don’t know why.
Nearly 150 years ago the Le Nains experienced their own renaissance, which led scholars to begin asking questions like: Which brother painted which painting? Did one excel in one medium and another in another medium? Who were their patrons? We know two of the paintings in the exhibition came from Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Where and with whom did they train? One hundred and fifty years ago, scholars and art historians did not have the advantage of seeing most of the brothers’ works all in one place like viewers will in the Kimbell’s Renzo Piano Pavilion.
“Scholars will enjoy wrestling with some of the questions,” Dickerson said. During the time these works were produced, Paris was riddled with poverty. Dickerson said these scenes and faces are not idealized but express the need for human compassion. Children’s faces express innocence and wonder, devoid of shame or sadness.
“These are about charity and are very much expressions about the goodness of human nature,” Dickerson said.
But again, these expressions are subtle, which is why the Kimbell’s exhibition invites you to engage with the works in person.
Peasant Family in the Interior
Saint Michael and the Virgin
HOMETOWN HEROES
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Terry Chandler & Quincy Wallace
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At this “all things Texas” diner, loyal customers are drawn to Fred’s Texas Café to listen to live music, drink cold beer, and eat its signature fiery-hot Diablo Burger. Though Fred’s is well-known for serving up some of the best burgers in Fort Worth, it’s service to the community that has earned co-owners Terry Chandler and Quincy Wallace the Hometown Heroes honor. Chandler and Wallace – both Fort Worth natives, hunting/fishing enthusiasts, and cyclists – share an interest in giving back to the community with a phenomenal list of philanthropic efforts including 65 Roses, Kids Who Care, Texas Cowboys Against Cancer, Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association, and Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB). Chandler, known as “Outlaw Chef,” said their work with the TAFB was preceded by a 35-year family tradition of cooking for the homeless on Christmas Day, which was started by his parents, J.D. and Gari Chandler, the original owners of Fred’s.
The duo show no sign of slowing down and plan to ride in the BP MS 150, a two-day fundraising bike ride organized by the National MS Society. Diagnosed with MS in 2010, Wallace credits his grandfather, JB Moates, for teaching him that “giving back is more important than receiving” and “faith in God as the most important reason” for his success. Chandler dismisses any notion of heroism, saying, “The true heroes are those who sacrifice for the welfare of others.”
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Fort Worth Native Stars in Feature Film
| By Gail Bennison |
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N NO LETTING GO, STAGE, TELEVISION AND FILM ACTRESS, AND SINGER CHERYL ALLISON PORTRAYS A MOTHER WHO IS DESPERATE TO UNDERSTAND AND COPE WITH HER SON’S MENTAL ILLNESS. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Dallas, Allison portrays Catherine, a character based on Randi Silverman. Silverman co-wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film. Together with her co-producers Carina Rush and Jonathan Bucari, Silverman created the film to show how families struggle with mental illness. Her middle son, Eli, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder at a young age. Silverman’s youngest son, Noah, plays the character Tim, who is a fictionalized version of his older brother, Eli.
“I realized early on that this film and my role give a voice to so many parents, particularly mothers,” Allison said. “I felt a huge responsibility to represent them and,
of course, Randi in an authentic and truthful way.”
Her co-stars include Richard Burgi (Desperate Housewives), Kathy Najimy (Sister Act), Janet Hubert (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) and Alysia Reiner (Orange Is the New Black).
The feature film, that made its cable on-demand debut March 30 in the U.S. and Canada, is based on a true story and adapted from the awardwinning short film Illness. Allison also played the lead in Illness.
Allison’s performance has received much acclaim, earning her many awards as it made its way through the film festival circuit last year. She received the Award of Excellence for Leading Actress (2015) from the Accolade Global Film Competition and the IndieFEST Film Awards, Best Leading Actress at the 2015 Southampton International Film Festival (UK) and Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film at the 2015 Sydney Indie Film Festival. IndieFEST Film Awards described her portrayal in No Letting Go as a “break-out performance.”
An industry veteran and graduate of Texas Woman’s University, Allison has acted in Broadway plays, regional theater, film and television for more than 20 years, performing throughout North America and Japan in several Broadway tours. But, it’s her roles on stage at Casa Manana that have made her a local favorite. She has performed in six different shows at the historic theater including The Buddy Holly Story and The Wizard of Oz.
On-demand through cable, providers for No Letting Go include Time Warner, Dish, Direct TV, Comcast, Charter, Cox, Mediacom, Brighthouse, Verizon Fios and Suddenlink. The film is also available through online streaming services such as Walmart. The DVD will be available for purchase through Amazon on May 1.
Allison is the owner/president of WOW Films, where she is currently producing and co-directing a documentary that will hit film festivals in 2017.
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Cheryl Allison plays the role of Catherine in the film No Letting Go
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Your Moments in the Sun
Protecting skin and hair from harmful effects of the sun pays off in the long run.
| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair |
T WASN’T LONG AGO THAT SUNBATHERS WOULD SLATHER UP WITH BABY OIL AND SQUEEZE LEMON JUICE IN THEIR HAIR, baking for hours under that big ball of fire in the sky. What were they thinking?
Here’s a sobering fact: Nearly 90 percent of skin changes associated with aging are caused by a lifetime of exposure to UVA rays. Not to mention that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetime.
With a sea of sunscreen products on store shelves, it’s hard to know which one provides the most protection.
Look for a sunscreen with broad-spectrum or multi-spectrum protection for both UVA and UVB. Make sure that it has one of the following ingredients: cinnamates, sulisobenzone, salicyclates, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, benzophenones and ecamsule.
SPF factors let consumers know how effective that sunscreen is in preventing sunburn. For instance, if you’d normally begin burning after only 10 minutes in the sun, SPF 15 means you could go 150 minutes before being affected by the sun. Choosing the right sun protection is crucial, but using it correctly is just as important. Even waterand sweat-resistant products need to be reapplied every hour.
And, don’t forget your hat. Many sun lovers don’t think to protect their hair. A hat is the best way to do this, and it serves the dual purpose of keeping the scalp from getting burned. There are also several cream or spray-in products designed to minimize damage. Here’s a quick guide of what to keep in your beach bag this summer.
CLARINS SUNSCREEN CARE OIL
SPRAY, $36 A new sun care sensation for both skin and hair, Clarins Sunscreen Care Oil Spray contains SPF 30 and is formulated with organic Indonesian Nyamplung Oil. It protects against the drying effects of salt water and prolonged sun exposure.
JERGENS NATURAL GLOW, $10 Jergens
Natural Glow performs double duty with its SPF 20 sunscreen also acting as a tanning cream. Optimum intensity of color can be achieved after one week of daily application. It’s the smart way to get that golden glow.
NEUTROGENA ULTRA SHEER WITH HELIOPLEX, $8 Providing superior broadspectrum protection against skin-aging UVA and burning UVB rays, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer with Helioplex combines Dry-Touch technology for a lightweight, nongreasy feel.
NIOS SHIELD LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER, $26 Nios provides hair color and texture protection with SPF 15 sunscreen. Containing Moroccan argan oil, vitamin E and vitamin B5, Nios also hydrates hair and tames frizzy flyaways.
SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN LOTION WETFORCE, $40
This sunscreen means business. With a powerful broad spectrum SPF 50, WetForce is perfect for the active type. Its formula causes it to actually become more effective when exposed to water for 15 minutes.
TARTEGUARD 30, $32 This multi-tasking, antioxidant-infused daily sunscreen contains no chemicals and helps brighten, moisturize and reinvigorate skin. TarteGuard’s non-sticky lotion has a fresh, Ocean’s Lily scent and is infused with marcuja, red algae, soybean, apple and honeysuckle.
LA ROCHE-POSAY
ANTHELIOS SX, $35
Anthelios SX is a dailyuse moisturizer with SPF 15 sunscreen. It’s fragrance-free and has been dermatologist and allergy tested. Ingredients include mexoryl SX (ecamsule), parsol 1789, octocrylene and glycerin.
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Impress guests with gravlax and a few store-bought items
cooking Recipes and entertaining ideas that make friends and family prefer dining in to going out
Savvy Sunday Brunch
MAY IS ONE OF THE PRETTIEST MONTHS IN TEXAS – THAT SWEET SPOT IN THE WEATHER CYCLE WHEN WE HAVE THE UNRELENTING URGE TO DINE OUTDOORS.
While every Fort Worthian knows there are a bevy of brunch options around town, I’m here to tell you that you have the skills to host brunch at your very own home.
Mother’s Day is May 8 this year, and brunch is a perfect way to celebrate. But of course, any given Sunday will do. With some of these make-ahead dishes, a few store-bought items and a little time management, you can host a lovely spread.
One crowd-pleasing dish with a big wow factor is house-cured gravlax. Gravlax is originally a Scandinavian dish used to preserve an abundance of beautiful wild salmon. The word gravlax simply translates to “buried salmon.” The name fits, as the recipe calls for burying the salmon under a pile of seasoning. Think smoked salmon minus the smoke. The key to this dish is all the decadent condiments that put it over the top. It’s delicious served with a hearty kale and romaine Caesar salad along with an assortment of fresh fruit, breads and muffins. Whip up a simple orange honey butter for the breads, then add some storebought beauties, like the beautiful quiche Lorraine and chocolate mousse cake from Central Market.
Now, of course, serve it all with a round of Cava mimosas and you’re set. Cava is primarily from the Catalonia region of Spain and is held to the same high standards as champagne, produced in the “método tradicional” or traditional method. If you
have had an Italian Prosecco, you might be surprised to find that Cava is much closer in flavor to traditional champagne, with a nicer price tag. Light and fruity but not too sweet, it pairs perfectly with any number of fresh juices like blood orange, pink grapefruit, pineapple or watermelon from Central Market. Just fill a champagne flute one-half to three-fourths full and top with your juice of choice. Now, let’s eat.
HOUSE-CURED GRAVLAX
• 8-10-inch long piece of center-cut salmon
• 1 cup Kosher salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 bunch fresh dill, rinsed and patted dry
1. Start with an 8 to 10-inch piece of fresh salmon, weight may vary. Make sure it is clear of pin bones, trim of the belly fat and any ragged edge so that you have a nice even rectangular shape. Then cut your salmon into two equal pieces. Your fishmonger should be happy to do this for you.
2. Mix Kosher salt and white sugar in a bowl and combine well.
3. Liberally spread mixture on each half of the salmon. When you think you may have put too much, add more. Don’t skimp on this process as this is what actually "cooks," or cures the salmon and gives it amazing flavor and texture.
4. Split the bunch of dill in half and layer on each piece of the raw salmon
5. Turn one piece of fish in the opposite direction so that when you layer them together, the pieces fit like a puzzle, all flesh firmly touching. Layer fish together, skin side out. This will look like a dill sandwich.
6. Start to tightly wrap the salmon in plastic wrap. I wrap in one direction, then cut wrap and wrap in the other direction. Try to make sure there is not a lot of air. It should be very tight and secure.
7. Place salmon on a paper towel-lined baking dish or platter with a mostly flat surface but a lip. Now add a flat dish or platter on top. Make sure it is not too big. A side plate or smaller platter
| By Beth Maya | photography by Alex Lepe | prop styling by Deborah Points |
may work. The key is that the top of the salmon sandwich should be in complete contact with the plate on top.
8. Now add some weight. Whatever you have that is heavy and can be refrigerated will work. I used heavy jars, but you can use heavy pantry cans or even clean bricks covered in foil. The point is make it a heavy, even weight on the fish.
9. Rest salmon at the bottom of your fridge (a garage fridge is great for this) with weight added. The gravlax cures for 3-4 days. I like to just flip it once daily.
10. After three to four days, remove gravlax from plastic. Discard dill and rinse gravlax under cold water, ensuring all salt and sugar are gone. Pat dry with a paper towel .
Slice your cold gravlax very thin with a long sharp knife and arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh dill, lemon wedges, cucumber slices, hard boiled egg slices, capers, red onion slices and, of course, an assortment of crusty toasted bread and crackers. Don’t forget to get some herbed cream cheese and some grainy mustard. People will not believe how easy it was to make.
GARLICKY KALE AND ROMAINE CAESAR
Dressing
• 1 cup of your favorite mayonnaise
• 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, rough chop
• 1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-3 teaspoon anchovy paste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and give a few pulses. On the lowest speed, slowly stream in olive oil until you achieve a thick creamy texture. Give it a taste. Add salt at this time if needed.
Salad
• 1 bunch romaine washed
• 1 bunch kale washed
• ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup croutons
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cut romaine and kale into ½-inch strips. Add to a bowl, add lemon juice and give
a good toss. Add dressing a tablespoon at a time and toss until you have the coverage you like.
The lemon helps to more evenly distribute the dressing.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with croutons, Parmesan cheese and some fresh cracked pepper.
ORANGE HONEY BUTTER
• 1, 8-ounce package softened salted European butter like Plugra
• Zest of 1 large naval orange
• 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon (optional)
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Visit FWTX.com for tips for the perfect place setting from prop stylist Deborah Points who helped create the beautiful spread for this shoot. Special thanks to Central Market for providing all of the ingredients for our recipes.
To see more work from Beth Maya, visit foodbybethmaya.com.
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Flying Colors
Embroidered, embellished and emboldened – this year’s summer accessories aren’t for the faint of wardrobe. They are highly stylized with colors, patterns and no signs of matching. It’s the perfect way to elevate a dragging wardrobe or embrace a closet full of statement-makers. While some are calling it “folklore chic,” we just call it summertime.
From pom poms to parrots, these looks will make you say goodbye to your inner wallflower and hello to your inner maximalist.
Summer hat with colorful stripes, Beehive Fort Worth, $18
Conti Sunglasses in carnevale, champagne and 24K gold, Krewe, $275, krewe.com
Beaded duffel bag by Street Level, Beehive Fort Worth, $68
Embellished leather sandals, Mabu by Maria BK, $200, net-a-porter.com
Chambray Embroidered Smoking Slipper with
The Tulum Round Towel, The Beach People, $110, thebeachpeopleco.com,
Floral Super Skinny Flora Silk Scarf, Rockins, $145, shopbop.com
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| by Jennifer Casseday-Blair | photography by Alex Lepe |
The daily grind can wear on anyone. Monotony sets in: gym, work, home, dinner, TV, bed, repeat. Nothing cures those weekday blues like cutting loose with friends or coworkers for a stress-reducing happy hour. The destinations you are going to read about offer something a step above normal happy hour spots, such as free or upscale bar food, trivia or movie nights, unbelievable drink specials or master mixologists. Now go on out and infuse some of that hard-earned money back into the local community by drinking your way through our list of the hottest happy hours in Fort Worth.
GRACE
GRACE celebrates Bubble Hour every day of the week with half-off glasses of champagne from 4 – 6 p.m. On Wednesdays GRACE features Women & Wine, which offers three preselected wines paired with canapés for $10. Best known for the modern American classic cuisine created by award-winning Chef Blaine Staniford, GRACE is one of the most elegantly designed restaurants in Fort Worth. An impressive bar features house-made seasonal cocktails and a delightful separate menu with elevated bar snacks such as Toasted Pistachio Guacamole, King Salmon Crudo, Sweet Prawns and Chorizo Stuffed Dates.
Service at the bar is stellar, and the handsome outdoor terrace offers a venue to enjoy drinks al fresco.
Highlights: Modern interior, outdoor terrace, elevated bar food, impeccable bar service
Location: 777 Main St., 817.877.3388, gracefortworth.com
FRED’S TEXAS CAFÉ
Drink, Experience,” which is made easy with several happy hour drink specials paired with half-price appetizers and ultra-thin, wood-fired pizzas. Well drinks, Bellinis, house red and white wines are $3 and draft beer is $4. Consisting mostly of professionals who work downtown or groups out for a girls’ night, the crowd is relatively tame.
Highlights: Lengthy happy hour times, separate happy hour menu with half-price Grace
Established in 1978, “Outlaw Chef” Terry Chandler has been cranking out some of the juiciest burgers in town for years. The $1.90 price tag on draft beer during happy hour draws a big crowd, and guests can always be assured that it’s going to be served ice cold. This spot also wins the unofficial award for “most unique happy hour.” Their front door reads “when it's raining...it’s happy hour,” and they stick to that promise. At the original location in West 7th, a large enclosed patio is a hot spot for listening to live music several nights a week.
Highlights: Cold-ass beer, large lively patio, happy hour prices anytime it rains
What to Drink: Icy cold schooner of your favorite beer
Happy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 3-7 p.m. and whenever it’s raining
Location: 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083
Other locations: 35059 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650; 2730 Western Center Blvd., 817.232.0111, fredstexas.com
TAVERNA PIZZERIA AND RISOTTERIA
In Italy a taverna is a special place where customers get acquainted as friends and family. The motto at Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria in downtown Fort Worth is “Eat,
Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria
Fred’s Texas Café
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU
GO Social drinking is fun, and hobnobbing with the higher-ups can propel your career, as long as you do it responsibly. Here are some tips to stay safe, protect your dignity in front of coworkers and prevent that nasty hangover before heading back into the office.
• It takes the body between 60 and 75 minutes to metabolize each beer (or wine or cocktail). Limit your drinks to about one an hour.
• Just because you’re out of the office, that doesn’t mean all professionalism goes out the window. Don’t be a stick-in-themud, but keep the tone in line with everyone else’s.
• Don’t bash co-workers (especially the boss). You never know how it could get back to them.
• For every alcoholic drink you have, gulp down a glass of water.
• Always eat something before you consume alcohol.
• If you’ve had more than your limit, catch a ride home or call Uber.
• Get to bed at a reasonable hour to allow your body the time it needs to recuperate.
• Be the office hero the next morning by bringing the staff bagels and strong coffee.
apps and pizzas, half-off wine on Wednesdays
What to Drink: Bellini
Happy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-8 p.m., Friday in bar area only
Some might argue that Blue Sushi’s incredible happy hour put them on the map. In addition to offering more than 20 different types of maki, the separate happy hour menu features cold and hot Asian-inspired dishes. Drink specials include $7 signature martinis, $7.50 sake sangria, $3.50 Sapporo sake bombs,
$3.50 Sapporo draw, $3.50 Bud Light draw, $3.50 house lime margarita, $4.50 house wines, $2 Sho Chiku Bai cold sake and $4.50 Gekkeikan hot sake. The Sake Bombers Lounge, located just to the right as guests enter, has sleek décor including bright red accents, an enormous fish tank above the bar and comfortable leather couches.
Highlights: Substantial happy hour menu (more than 20 maki offerings), sake prices and selection
Location: 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583, bluesushisakegrill.com
The Usual
THE USUAL
Located on the thriving Magnolia Avenue, The Usual has an ultra-modern, minimal interior. Crowds consist mainly of young professionals, and owner Brad Hensarling pushes Prohibition-era classics. Staffed with some of the most
skilled bartenders in town, The Usual prides itself on perfectly concocted cocktails. Expect to find drinks you may have never heard of, such as the Bee’s Knees, Montpeller, The Parlor and the Cardigan Daiquiri. Mixologists infuse some wild ingredients too. Smoked maple syrup, bison grass infused vodka, molasses and herbs make for drinks you can’t find anywhere else. Happy hour specials include $2 off cocktails listed on the menu and $1 off all other mixed drinks, beer and wine. The bar has recurring events and theme nights, but you won’t find that on its website. You have to become a regular to find out.
Highlights: Prohibition-era classic cocktails, hip and happening crowd of young professionals
What to Drink: Old Fashioned
Happy Hours: Tues.-Fri., 4 -7 p.m.; Sun. & Mon., all night
Location: 1408 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.810.0114, theusualbar.com
PROPER
The vibe at Proper, a small neighborhood pub, is laid back with its cool crowd and quaint patio. Mondays are Trivia Nights, Tuesdays encourage locals in tech-related fields to meet up, and Wednesdays feature by-the-glass and bottle wine specials. While there is no food menu, guests are welcome to bring in their own food.
Highlights: Master mixologists, trivia and movie nights, laid-back patio
What to Drink: French 75
Happy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sun., all day
Location: 409 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.984.1133, propermagnolia.com
BLUE MESA
While recognized for its Southwest fare, Blue Mesa is best known for its tequila bar, offering more than 100 tequilas, and an incredible happy hour that has stood the test of time. The Blue Frozen Margarita ($4) is famous at Blue Mesa, but other specials include $4 mojitos, well drinks, martinis, house wines, sangria blue swirls and sangria. Domestic drafts are $2.50, and imported draft beer is $3. Helping the hungry and budget conscious for years, guests get
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a free pass to the quesadilla bar with the purchase of a happy hour drink. Chicken, cheese or veggie quesadillas are made fresh on the spot, and the sweet potato chips and salsa round out the complimentary feast. Blue Mesa’s location in University Park Village and nearness to TCU draws an eclectic crowd of shoppers, students and employees from nearby businesses and the zoo. But, the restaurant will say goodbye to that spot and move to a two-story location near Montgomery Street this July.
Highlights: Free quesadilla bar until 6:30 p.m., potent margaritas and mojitos
What to Drink: Big Blue Margarita
Happy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 4-7:30 p.m.
Location: 1600 S. University Drive, 817.332.6372, bluemesagrill.com
MAX’S WINE DIVE
“Fried Chicken and Champagne…Why the Hell Not?” That’s the mindset at Max’s Wine Dive located in the bustling West 7th area. During happy hour, select wines-bythe-glass are $5, while a more extensive group of wines are offered for half off. Items such as Fried Chicken Poutine, Pulled Pork Sliders and Piquillo Pepper Hummus are a far cry from the greasy potato skins served elsewhere. Bartenders at Max’s are super friendly. Parking isn’t an issue either. Max’s has a valet.
Location: 2421 W. 7th St. 817.870.1100, maxswinedive.com
LANDMARK BAR AND GRILL
What do you get when you mix vintage arcade games, ice-cold beer, a large patio, free pizza and a rowdy bar? One of the hottest happy hour spots in town. Landmark also has 30 HD TVs, a mechanical bull and DJ. It’s a safe bet guests won’t get bored. Drink specials include $3 Tito’s Vodka, Crown Royal, frozen drinks and domestic beers. The crowd at Landmark is younger, so the vibe is amped up. Signature fishbowl drinks and carafe cocktails ensure guests
don’t leave thirsty. Every Saturday and Sunday, Landmark offers a Yappy Hour for guests and their dogs from 2-7 p.m. Check the bar’s website for dress code details. Highlights: Free pizza, themed happy hours (Yappy Hour), 4,000-square-foot patio, 30 HD TVs, Mechanical Bull
Little Red Wasp, the comfortable and sleek younger sibling to nearby GRACE, now offers a killer happy hour. Chef Blaine Staniford never disappoints with his creative versions of old classics. The $4 starter menu during happy hour consists of Deviled Eggs, Popcorn Shrimp, Chicken Wings, and Chips and Dip. Drafts, well drinks and select wines are also $4, and flights of local beer (selection rotates) are $8. Handsomely designed, white subway tiles cover much of the walls, and pops of red can be seen throughout. A small patio out front is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and people-watch. Little Red Wasp has a long comfortable bar lining one side of the restaurant. The inventory of liquor is impressive, as is the beer selection. Highlights: Valet parking, chic interior space and bar, elevated happy hour menu
offerings
What to Drink: Flight of Local Beer (Selection Rotates)
Happy Hours: Mon.-Sun., 4-6 p.m.
Location: 808 Main St., 817.877.3111, littleredwasp.com
Specials: ½ Price Draft Beers, ½ Price Select Wines
MICHAELS CUISINE
(ANCHO CHILE BAR)
3413 W. 7th St.
817.877.3413
michaelscuisine.com
Happy Hours: 4 p.m. – 8
p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Specials: $2.75 Draft Coors Light, Miller Lite Schooners, $5 Chef’s Select Red and White Wines, $5 Daily Featured Cocktail, $6 Hand Squeezed “South Texas” Margaritas, ½ Off MICHAELS Classic Pizzas
THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN EATS CAFÉ
4713 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.6226
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Happy Hours: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
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The formal living room in this Monticello home incorporates black caned-back chairs and starburst mirrors from Global Views Furniture. Vintage ottomans were recovered with Kravet fabric by Jonathan Adler and painted.
COLOR STORY
Vivid colors and patterns transform a Monticello remodel from Traditional to Transitional for a family of five.
| by Jocelyn Tatum | photography by Alex Lepe |
Vivid color and natural light now pass through the entire Davidson home on Hamilton Avenue in Fort Worth’s Monticello neighborhood. An eclectic array of patterns engages each room in a conversation through the consistent use of colors. The concatenation of differing décor does not disrupt the effortless flow from one room to the next, and the eyes are never bored.
Rebecca Atkinson and Kelley Roberts of Beckley Design Studio in Fort Worth created a color palate from a pair of statement “bonnet” chairs homeowners Jordan and Adam Davidson purchased before they began making over their home of 13 years. The multifarious Schumacher Chiang Mai Jade fabric chairs have bold personality teaming with reds, greens, grays, and blues, all of which purposefully show up again in the rugs, breakfast room cushions and art. Roberts and Atkinson pulled some of Davidson’s favorite colors out of the chairs — peacock blue and poppy red — and threaded them through the handsome-yet-feminine home.
And while the style seems effortless and organic as if everything fell into place, every detail is intentional. I couldn’t help but wonder how the design duo imagined a black and white couch with an octagonal trellis pattern would work adjacent to bright multicolored chairs with a Chinese-dragon and flower-printed fabric. But after seeing it, it’s hard to imagine it any other way.
“We lay them [the fabric and paint samples] all out and look at the entire house as one big room,” Atkinson said.
Davidson said her taste before the remodel was more traditional. The walls were a darker color, and some, now removed, blocked natural light from permeating the house. The rooms lacked in light fixtures to create more needed artificial light. While Davidson knew she wanted to brighten with color and light, she didn’t know how on her own.
She and her husband also wanted more space and initially shopped around for a new home. But the Davidsons had lived in Monticello for 13 years, developing close friendships with the neighbors, and Jordan grew up there as a child. So instead of moving, they hired Brent Hull of Hull Historical to add onto their home. She hired Beckley Design Studio to work with Hull from the beginning.
“We added a bedroom, playroom, more square footage downstairs, and my husband’s favorite — an outdoor living area. We moved walls and redid all windows, doors, and woodwork,” Davidson said. Although the home was built in the
1980s, it is a neoclassical build with a historic look. Davidson felt the interior was stuck in the 80s with details like a mirrored wall in the formal living room. Brent Hull not only added onto the home, but also updated the interior to carry the historical feel of the exterior.
“Sometimes when you walk up to the house, it wants to be something. In this case because it was symmetrically designed, it read more as a historical and traditional home,” Hull said.
His team upgraded the moldings and the caliber of the molding throughout the home.
“This house, even though it was built in the 80s, which can be a nondescript era, wasn’t a big challenge. You walk into the main entry hall, addressing that with the moldings and trims. When you put those details in properly with the right scale, then it works,” Hull said.
Davidson entertained the idea of a trendy metal stair railing in the foyer, but Hull didn’t think it would fit the style of the home. Sometimes the wrong touch can look like a rogue weed in a garden or the wrong shoes for the dress.
BECKLEY DESIGN STUDIO
In 2011, Rebecca Atkinson and Kelley Roberts combined their love for all things beautiful and started Beckley Design Studio. Together they are creating eclectic and sophisticated designs for their clients—a style they share. In the homes they design, you will find vintage, antique, contemporary and mid-century modern styles with a mosaic of patterns and colorful accents. While their brimming residential clientele stays private, you can find their work in popular Fort Worth spots like the updated Lunch Box and Tokyo Café’s remodel, due to be finished this summer.
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Hull said the right railing brought the foyer to life. Roberts and Atkinson came in with artwork and a funky glass-blown chandelier.
Roberts and Atkinson worked closely with the Hull team from the beginning. Davidson turned to Beckley Design Studio to help her define her own style and update without severing the décor with the home.
“They both have an eye for style that I only wish I had. They can look at something or move a lamp that changes the whole room. They are a truly talented duo,” Davidson said.
The Beckley duo defined her style as “transitional.” Atkinson said it means traditional mixed with contemporary, yet comfy, colorful and eclectic. For example, in the front room the team incorporated black caned-back chairs she already owned that Davidson wanted to keep but updated them with a bright accented pillow and juxtaposed next to a zebra rug. A vibrant painting hangs above the fireplace mantle. Two antique ottomans just below in front of the fireplace are recovered with fabric that speaks to the colors in the painting. On each side of the fireplace, a collection of Baccarat crystal butterflies and Herend critters echo the colors in the fabric and
Poppy red swivel chairs in the main family room are made of a virtually indestructible polyester fabric by Kravet Fabrics.
Schumacher Chiang Mai Jade fabric chairs
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Master bedroom: Beckley Design Studio had the king headboard from Round Top recovered. The lamps are from Arteriors Home Accents. The designers updated the already-owned bedside tables from Anthropologie with new hardware.
The drapes in both rooms were custom done to match the boys’ favorite colors.
The green zebra rug is by Jonathan Adler and layered over a sisal rug.
Design Tips for Young Families
painting as well. Make no mistake, nothing in here is “matchy matchy.” Rather, everything nods to other areas of the home. The patterns are never repeated, yet complement the home as a whole.
“We want the different rooms to coordinate without everything matching perfectly,” Roberts said. “The design should feel effortless.”
Davidson decided it was time to remodel their home last year because it felt outdated and her taste changed to a more contemporary style. Her three boys, ages 5, 9 and 10, are also growing up, so she is able to get rid of the baby gates, sippy cups and highchairs.
Although her boys are older, they have not outgrown the mud, dirt and swimming pools. Roberts and Atkinson kept this in mind when they picked tough and stain-resistant fabrics for the furniture. The poppy red swivel chairs in the main family room are made of a virtually indestructible polyester fabric. [Atkinson pours a drop of bottled water onto the fabric. It beads up and rolls away never soaking in or staining.] Meanwhile the chairs promise to hold the color and texture as her three boys tread throughout the house after sports practice with their friends.
The main living area is now an open space with furniture arranged into a family room, a sitting area by the back doors, a breakfast room and a kitchen. This area is one of Davidson’s favorite spaces because that is where she spends the most time with her family. Roberts and Atkinson brightened the space with white paint on the walls, added more artificial light, and replaced ceiling fans with light fixtures and artsy chandeliers.
The Beckley Design Studio experts offer tips on how to keep a young family’s home stylish and put together.
STORAGE: Building cabinets into the space is a great way to hide and store toys. Cabinets with doors on the bottom conceal toys while open bookshelves above offer style to display your favorite trinkets.
Stylish bins and large baskets are good to have around. You can easily toss toys, balls, and games in the basket for a quick cleanup.
DURABLE FABRICS: Try using outdoor fabrics in high-traffic rooms. So many of them are just as pretty if not prettier than indoor fabrics while still soft. Many indoor fabrics come in with a Teflon finish. If they don’t, have them treated before using them on upholstery.
Vinyl is a great option for breakfast room chairs or banquette cushions because they come in an array of colors and patterns and can easily be wiped clean.
ACCESSORIES: Accessorize with books and items that can’t be broken such as acrylic bowls or metal objects. There is such a great selection of stylish children’s books that blend in well with pretty cof-
Artwork and ornamentation from local caches like DH Collection bedeck the walls, too. Where the once outdated mirror wall was, a collection of radiant blownglass bowls and plates now hang above the chair molding in the dining room. The antique chairs around the dining room table have new fabric. Roberts endearingly calls them the “mullet chairs." Where you sit is pale blue leather that one can easily wipe off, and in the back a rainbow of patterned fabric framed by the chair’s back engages the eye as if art in itself. So it is business in the front and party in the
fee table books. Utilize trays on cocktail tables. You can style them with pretty accessories when you are entertaining but easily remove the tray from the table when it is playtime.
FURNITURE: Incorporate stylish children’s furniture into the décor in family rooms so the children have their own space to color and play. A set of four mini ghost chairs and a little table fits right into a modern space.
FLOOR COVERINGS: Install hard flooring such as wood or tile and use area rugs that can easily be cleaned instead of wall-to-wall carpet. This is also better for a child with asthma and/or allergies as carpet can collect a lot of dust.
PILLOWS & CUSHIONS: Have throw pillows and chair cushions made with hidden zippers so the inserts can be taken out and the pillows cleaned if there is a spill.
ARTWORK: Incorporate the children’s artwork into the decor so they feel a sense of pride and ownership in the project. Plus it’s free!
back on these dining room chairs. Those boys can spill spaghetti and no problem. For this reason, you could say the entire home is functional chic. It’s brimming with style yet will survive the boys through their teen years. Raising young children is something Roberts and Atkinson know very well. They, too, are working moms with little ones at home.
At Beckley Design Studio lifestyle is the first thing they consider when they start designing. While it varies from client to client, they typically start with the family room and then work on the master bedroom. But this home was what they called a “two-part project” because they needed to pick out flooring, countertops, paint colors, tile for the kitchen and bathroom, faucets, showerheads, decorative lighting and hardware so the home could function first. They typically stick with a neutral palate, as they did in this home, so it easily complements whatever they bring in. It usually isn’t anything too trendy so reselling the home would not be a problem. And if they want to update a room in a few years, it would not clash with the home’s neutral base.
“Chances are they are going to recover their sofas before they redo their backsplash,” Roberts said. “The trendy can come in the hardware, pillows, lighting and rugs, which are affordably replaced.”
In this home they started “part two” upstairs in the boys’ room, which ended up being the designers’ favorite. They went so far as to pick out beds, custom pillows, custom window coverings, layered rugs and furniture before the remodel even started. Davidson shared each of her sons’ favorite colors and an item they are attached to. Atkinson and Roberts creatively soared after that. At the top of the stairs, the first boy’s room, like the downstairs, has an array of patterns in the pillows, rugs, drapes and furniture, all in his favorite colors — navy, green and white. On the top bunk is a massive 6-foot-long green stuffed animal snake with navy blue and white rings on his fuzzy scales.
It’s a prime example of Roberts’ and Atkinson’s success. The Beckley team read the Davidsons' minds in style while keeping the lifestyle of a young family in the forefront.
If Only the Walls Could Talk
Home of Dreams En Route to Spring Completion
| by Scott Nishimura |
It goes without saying, there’s a lot behind the walls of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Home of Dreams that its eventual buyer will never see.
Start with the advanced framing techniques builders Betty Baker and Mark Johnson have been deploying in the 7,169-squarefoot, five-bedroom, two-story Transitional French home at 1925 Cielo Court off of North Pearson Lane in Keller. For one, the two used California Corners – a framing technique that eliminates dead space in corners and lets insulators get to the space – for insu-
lation value. The walls have foam encapsulation. The attached garage was built with a foam air barrier. The electrician, Ron Moore, and media man, David Tyson of DB Media Solutions, were two of the first into the building to install the guts.
“The hardest part of these properties is you have to plan ahead,” Moore, a longtime electrical contractor to Baker’s homes and whose four-employee firm is based in Arlington, said during a recent visit to the site to prepare for installation.
The air and heat vendor, Grant Hall of J&S Air, installed a 17-
seer, variable-speed system with a two-stage condenser. “We do a ton of big customers,” Hall said. “It’s another home for us.”
The home, on a .89-acre lot in the 10-lot luxury residential community being developed and built by Baker and Johnson, was designed by Jamie Linn Architectural Design of Ponder, another longtime collaborator with Baker. Baker and Johnson are marketing the home through agent Dona Robinson of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty for $2.39 million.
Scheduled to be finished in May, it is the magazine’s inaugural Home of Dreams. Home of Dreams will annually chronicle the design, construction, and furnishing of a luxury home in the magazine’s readership area, following our continuing, popular yearly series of Dream Home. As our builder partners do in the Dream Home series, Baker is building the home on spec, working with a team of esteemed vendors who will put in everything from the foundation to the finishes and furnishings. A Wish With Wings will benefit from the sales of tickets sold to tour the Home of Dreams this summer.
The home will have five full bathrooms, two powder baths, and a four-car garage with a gated motor court. Amenities will include a great room; eat-in kitchen that will have banquette seating and a catering kitchen; multi-use laundry room with an interior dog shower and access to an exterior dog run; and a game room that will include media, pool table, card table and bar. The game room attaches to a covered pergola area with fire pit.
The master suite will include a foyer between the suite and bath that exits to an outdoor courtyard and a master shower that overlooks the courtyard.
The great room will feature a wall of four 11 x 4.5-foot-wide retractable glass doors that open to reveal an enclosed patio. Beyond the patio will be a swimming pool with pergolas and three cascading waterfalls.
Baker went into business as a builder in 2005. She and partner Mark Johnson have been building large custom homes in Westlake, Southlake, Keller, and Colleyville, and their Veranda Designer Homes firm has appeared regularly on D Home magazine’s best builders lists for years. In 2012, Veranda received four ARC Awards for its homes in a sister development in Keller.
VENDOR LIST
BUILDER: Veranda Designer Homes
HVAC: J&S Air
AUDIO/VIDEO/CAT5: DB Media Solutions
PLUMBING FIXTURES: The Jarrell Co.
APPLIANCES: Expressions Home Gallery, Morrison
POOL: J. Caldwell Custom Pools
CABINETS, KITCHEN: The Kitchen Source
CABINETS, HOUSE: Executive Millwork
DRYWALL: Partin Drywall
GARAGE DOORS: Overhead Door
RETRACTABLE SCREENS: Southwest Shade Solutions
LIGHTING: Ferguson Enterprises
TILE MATERIAL: Arizona Tile
COUNTERTOPS MATERIAL: KLZ Stone
GRANITE FABRICATION: Absolute Stone
HARDWARE: Doors, cabinets, bath : The Jarrell Co.
MIRRORS: Designer Glass Specialties
SHOWER DOORS: DESIGNER Glass Specialties
GUTTERS: Loveless Gutters
IRRIGATION: Blooms Landcare
PLANTS, SOD, INSTALLATION: Blooms Landcare
FENCE AND GATE: Gladiator Fence
CARPET: Vintage Floors
POOL TABLE AND GAME TABLE: Fort Worth Billiards
REAL ESTATE AGENT: Dona Robinson, Briggs Freeman Sotheby ’s International Realty, Southlake
FOUNDATION: Blythe Concrete
FIREPLACE: Earthcore/Isokern
LUMBER/TRUSSES: BMC
ROOFING: Ramon Roofing
EXTERIOR DOORS: OmniView Window & Door
WOOD WINDOWS: OmniView Window & Door
ELECTRICAL: Moore Electric
California Dreamin’
Dream Home 2016 is
a $2.5 million
party palace in Southlake
| by Scott Nishimura |
Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s annual Dream Home project is underway. This year’s builder, Dustin Andrews of Ashwood Homes, is laying the foundation for the two-story, 7,500-square-foot stucco Mediterranean in Southlake’s Westwyck Hills.
The entry into the home, which Andrews is building on a one-acre shaded lot, will feature a tower that leads to a loggia and courtyard with fountain, then into a domed foyer. “It’s a very dramatic entrance, really a California-style house,” Andrews says.
The Dream Home, presented annually by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, is an opportunity for builders and contractors to showcase their best. Andrews is building the home on spec, working with an esteemed team of vendors who will put in everything from the foundation to the finishes. The home, once complete and decorated, will be open for tours later this summer. Gross proceeds from the tour ticket sales benefit a Wish with Wings, a
nonprofit that fulfills wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
The Dream Home, at 1245 Westwyck Court, will feature six bedrooms and eight baths, including a one-bedroom, one-bath detached casita that sits to the left of the main entry, opens into the courtyard and loggia, and appears attached on approach to the home.
Thayne Hillrichs, a frequent collaborator of Andrews, designed the home. It’s a home built for entertaining. The great room, which sits off of the domed foyer, opens to the kitchen with an island and a caterer’s kitchen nearby. The great room leads to a formal dining room, sunken wine cellar, media room, game room, study, and covered summer living and dining room with kitchen. In the backyard, a swimming pool will beckon.
Three bedrooms are downstairs, including the casita. Upstairs are another three bedrooms, including one that Andrews and Hillrichs are billing as a flex bedroom, craft, and exercise room. The kids
can party upstairs with their friends in a game room. For quieter times, the upstairs includes a study for the children.
Man space is optimized with two, twocar garages and a motor court.
Andrews’ asking price for the home: $2.5 million. The lot is one of three that Andrews is working in the subdivision. He sold another lot and has a 1.5-acre lot available. Andrews got his start in 1998, working for another builder putting up mid-range homes that sold at around $250,000.
In 2007, he went off on his own – “the economy kind of forces your hand sometimes,” he says – building high-end custom homes. He estimates he builds six or seven high-end custom homes per year and also mixes in some smaller jobs.
In the last year, Andrews added Executive Millwork, a custom cabinetry business, to his offerings. He’ll do the cabinetry in Dream Home. “We started a cabinet business to keep it in house,” says Andrews, who is the sole proprietor of his businesses.
Pilots N Paws
I T WAS A COLD FEBRUARY DAY IN 2015 WHEN ARLINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES FOUND A CRIPPLED CORGI DOG THAT WAS DUMPED IN A CITY PARK. Emaciated and covered in fleas, he had wounds from dragging his useless hind limbs, paralyzed as a result of a genetic degenerative spine disorder. He was infested with heartworms. The veterinarian could not
definitively diagnose the paralysis, so she classified the little dog as “rescue only” or he would be euthanized.
The shelter called longtime animal rescuers and corgi-lovers, Sandy Grambort and Lou Guyton, hoping they would give him a chance. They took him to their small farm in Mansfield. “We did not have personal resources to take on a crippled dog, but I posted him on several corgi
rescue Facebook pages,” Grambort recalled. “Soon, a family in Kansas spoke up for him.” After many long conversations with the family and helping them assemble resources, all that remained was a ride from Texas to Kansas.
On March 7, Aiden CorgiPants met Fort Worth Pilots N Paws pilot, Michael Reddick, and off to Kansas they went.
Pilots N Paws is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that transports rescued animals like Aiden to give them a second chance at life. There is no charge for their services. The pilots donate their time and resources.
Reddick spent 10 years in the U.S. Air Force specializing in aircraft maintenance. He then worked for General Dynamics (now Lockheed Aeronautics) in Fort Worth for 33 years, spending his career as a Quality Assurance inspector on the F16 Fighting Falcon. After retirement, Reddick got his pilot license. His wife, Mary, who often accompanies him on rescue flights, talked him into getting a plane. They now are flying their third plane. “I wanted to do something rewarding with my plane,” Michael said. “I looked into Pilots N Paws and signed up.”
Since December 2011, Reddick has rescued 32 dogs and flown them to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. The dogs travel in style in an experimental homebuilt RV-6A designed by Van’s Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. Red-
| by Gail Bennison |
Michael Reddick in his plane with rescue dog Aiden CorgiPants
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dick has logged over 1,600 hours on the plane.
His favorite passenger by far was Aiden CorgiPants, Reddick says.
“Sandy contacted me about a corgi that needed to get to a family in Hays, Kansas, for an experimental spinal treatment at Kansas State University in nearby Manhattan,” Reddick said. “I don’t usually fly that far, but I decided to help Aiden out. We made an instant connection. He sat up front with me instead of being in a crate behind my seat,” he continued. “It was really hard to let go of Aiden. I followed the family all the way to their car to ensure he was made comfortable.”
Less than one month later, Aiden came back to Texas to live with Grambort and Guyton. The adoptive family had become overwhelmed. “We worked with Corgi Aid and Humane Society of Flower Mound (now Humane Tomorrow) to get Aiden a complete neurological exam and fitted with a wheelchair cart, and six weeks of physical therapy with a local canine physical therapist and certified rehab professional. Close to $3,000 was donated for his care,” Grambort said.
The disease was relentless. It robs dogs of spinal functions beginning in the hind limbs and progressing forward, eventually to include all four limbs and loss of control of bodily functions. As heartbreaking as it was, when Aiden lost his joyful smile and spark, his adoring family chose to euthanize him in November 2015. “He was surrounded by us and his beloved therapist, L.J.,” Grambort said.
“Without people like Michael, thousands of animals like Aiden, especially those on their ‘last legs’ or facing their last chance in crowded shelters, are given the opportunity to make new families smile again with the love of a rescued pet,” Grambort added. “Pilots N Paws and men like Michael give new meaning to the phrase ‘the sky's the limit.’ They are real-life angels, with wings of metal."
For more information or to donate to Pilots N Paws, visit www pilotsnpaws org
These Kids Care
Fresh from barnstorming the Big Apple, Kids Who Care looks to close out Look Up in Fort Worth
| by Scott Nishimura |
DEBORAH
JUNG FOUNDED KIDS WHO CARE, the Fort Worth musical theater education and leadership nonprofit, 28 years ago as a summer stock experience. It grew, into what she estimates is an annual reach today of 40,00050,000 people with a budget of just less than $1 million.
Earlier this spring, more than 50 members of Kids Who Care’s Resident Company flew to New York for a packed study tour that included a showing of The Tempest, directed by Daniel Roberts, a Kids Who Care alum; master class taught by the actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, another alum; and a performance of Kids Who Care’s Look Up to a sold-out audience at the People’s Improv Theatre. Johnson performed with the cast, whose final tour date of Look Up is May 20 at Kids Who Care’s Scott Theatre home.
Kids Who Care today serves 500 children annually in its programs and has 700 international alumni from foreign students who participate during the summers, Jung estimates. About a third of students are on scholarship, and Kids Who Care estimates it’s given $1.2 million in scholarships since 1989. The staff of eight is growing by one in May, with the pending hiring of an educator and director. Jung says the culture she built Kids Who Care around – nurturing children, who help manage the operation and participate in board meetings – is still relevant today.
“It was a direct response to how our industry takes care, or doesn’t take care, of our children,” Jung says. “You give us a kid, we give you a kid back.”
What that means: “At the end of the day, we cherish your child. We don’t hire an adult who doesn’t like kids. Our industry has wranglers (whose job it is to to deal with child performers). It’s a real job. It doesn’t exist here. We have stage managers.”
Reaching alumni like the ones in the Big Apple: “We’re really strong as an entity. But we’re in our infancy in terms of accessing all of our alums. We’re now at the beginning of having the technology.”
Barnstorming big cities, like New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and ones in Italy and Germany: “We perform across the city. The intent is, we have alumni in the city. Let’s have an impact. And once our kids go to a city, the city becomes accessible to them.”
What Kids Who Care could do with a dreamed-of renovation to the Scott: “This is our home, Scott Theatre. We are looking forward to dedicated classroom space, leadership boardrooms, ballet space, library and early childhood education space.”
KIDS WHO CARE’S LOOK UP
Final Tour Date : May 20, Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth Ticket informat ion : 817.737.5437, Kidswhocare.org
Kids Who Care's resident company performs a selection from Look Up in Times Square
[ Pat Green ]
Singer,
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All Four Wheels on the Ground
Meals on Wheels, in a big new home, looks down the road toward major expansion as demand grows
| by Scott Nishimura |
A SURE SIGN MEALS ON WHEELS HAD OUTGROWN ITS OLD FORT WORTH HEADQUARTERS ON INTERSTATE 35W SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN, CEO
CARLA JUTSON SAYS, “We had five people in one closet.”
No longer. Meals on Wheels has a shiny new home base, recently moving into a newly built $15.2 million meal production and distribution center on Airport Freeway in Haltom City. At 63,500 square feet, the center is double the size of Meals on Wheels’ old home – now up for sale - and is meant to address rapidly rising demand
for the meals the organization delivers to clients.
The center is designed for easy expansion as demand rises; the kitchen, for one, has ample room for more equipment.
“You need more equipment, you simply plug it in,” Jutson says. And it allows Meals on Wheels to consider adding new programs. One the agency is considering: to address the high rate of suicide among elderly in Tarrant County, training its volunteer drivers to “recognize signs and be gatekeepers,” Jutson says.
“All of these things we could not have done,” Jutson says. “We were beyond
packed in.”
The new building houses the central kitchen, volunteer training center, nutrition intern project center, storage and distribution center, and administrative offices. The kitchen prepares meals for all of Meals on Wheels’ 46 distribution points in the region. The building includes the warehouse for Meals on Wheels’ pet food program. And it includes a community room and outdoor patio that Meals on Wheels will use for its own meetings and functions and make available for community use.
“We definitely want this to be an area where people can converge,” Iris Bruton, Meals on Wheels’ marketing specialist, said.
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County served 25 clients when the organization began serving food in 1973. Today, the organization serves about 1 million meals per year to 2,000 clients who live along 214 volunteer-driven routes. Over the next 15 years, with the area’s population growing rapidly and aging at the same time, Meals on Wheels projects its demand will rise 75 percent, or by 750,000 meals per year.
The daily scene at the new center begins with meal preparation starting at 4 a.m. in the 16,000-square-foot kitchen, substantially larger than the agency’s old 6,000-square-foot kitchen. Valley Services manages the kitchen for Meals on Wheels. The staff plates meals, and vans drive the food to Meals on Wheels’ distribution points, where volunteers pick it up. About 65 people, including the Valley Services staff, work at the new center.
The new building includes significant storage – “We had no storage” at the old center, Bruton says – and a big garage that the vans use to pick up meals. The garage has dual potential uses. “We can clear all the vehicles out, and host a party in here,” Bruton says.
Meals on Wheels volunteers
deliver fresh meals to a client
in Tarrant County on one of more than 200 daily routes the agency serves
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Leaders Among Athletes
TCU’s FCA life and character coach has a full slate.
| by Scott Nishimura |
CHAUNCEY FRANKS, FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES LIFE AND CHARACTER COACH
FOR TCU, had a simple message for the Horned Frog football players, coaches, and other staff who showed up for a 15-minute chapel the night before the team faced Oregon in the Alamo Bowl in December.
“My message that night was on the benefits of leading a Godly life,” Franks says. The Frogs had learned early that morning that their star quarterback, Trevone Boykin, had been suspended for the game following a curfew violation and altercation at a bar. “It was a timely message; it was a powerful message.”
Franks, who became the Frogs FCA life and character coach in 2010, runs these chapels before every football game. The short chapel service in a meeting room at the team’s downtown San Antonio hotel was his first opportunity to address the team. Before what Franks estimates was as much as 90 percent of the players, coaches and staff, he took prayer requests as he always does. Those were for confidence, unity, health, and family travel-
ing to the game.
“Our hearts were really tuned in for some guidance,” said Franks, who also hosted an FCA breakfast in conjunction with the game, attended by several Ducks players, including star Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams.
Traveling with the football team is just one of Franks’ responsibilities. He oversees the FCA ministry on campus, helping students and coaches build faith, character, and leadership. He’ll work with 350 athletes per school year, including 120 in football. Athletes representing all 23 TCU sports – 10 men’s sports and 13 women’s – belong to FCA.
“Pretty much, my role is to be available,” said Franks, who grew up in Lockhart and later earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, where he also played football. Franks later worked as a coach before making his way to TCU.
The TCU FCA chapter hosts Monday night gatherings and weekly Bible studies and brings in outside speakers, including Maurice Clarett, the talented football player who was dismissed from the Ohio State team, later served time in prison after a series of offenses, and now has a trucking business.
Franks has a small staff, but is preparing to hire a fulltime assistant who will lead the women’s athletic ministry. He advises students on character. “If your character doesn’t match talent, it can easily derail you,” he says. And he urges the student athletes to develop personal mission statements. “Every great leader we have served others.”
TCU's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter is preparing
TCU's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter includes student-athletes from all 23 TCU sports
Tips to Prevent and Treat Exercise Injuries
Q: What can be done to prevent injury before beginning an exercise program?
A: First, consult with your physician to seek medical clearance – especially if you are new to exercise, returning to sports from a previous injury, returning from a surgery, have a BMI > 30 or if you have two or more major cardiovascular risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, tobacco use, diabetes, known heart
start slow and begin with a 5- to 10-minute warm-up period (walking/calisthenics) and end with a 5- to 10-minute cool down consisting of walking and gentle stretching.
Q: What are the common injuries that a person new to an exercise program can look for?
A: Usually, overuse soft-tissue injuries (sprains and strains) are seen at the beginning of a new program as the muscles and tendons adjust to the new workload. These include calf pulls, plantar fasciitis, hamstring pulls, Achilles tendonitis
disease or family history of heart disease). Second, once cleared by your physician, always
few. These can be minimized by starting slowly and gradually building up time and intensity of exercise.
Q: If an injury does occur, what is the initial recommended treatment?
A: It depends on the injury. For overuse soft-tissue injuries, ice and elevate to reduce swelling, Tylenol / ibuprofen
activity and cross-training (trying a different
Q: What if the initial injury worsens?
A: Stop the activity / exercise program immediately, and see a sports medicine physician to have the injury properly evaluated.
Q: What general recommendations do you have for someone beginning an exercise program?
A: Definitely get started. Being sedentary is to this generation what smoking was to our parents’ generation – it is slowly killing us. Exercise has many proven benefits: lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, lowering risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, improvement in energy levels, ability to concentrate and improved mood and anxiety. Choose something that is fun and that you enjoy doing – even walk-
Christopher Cooper, M.D. Family Medicine and Sports Medicine
USMD Alliance Fort Worth Clinic 10840 Texas Health Trail, Ste. 250 Fort Worth, TX 76244
888.444.USMD USMD.com
Keys to Keeping Fit While Pregnant
Q: What kind of weight gain is normal during pregnancy and how many extra calories should patients consume?
A: In general, a patient should gain approximately 25 to 35 pounds. Different recommendations apply in special circumstances, such as twin
pregnancies and women who are overweight prior to pregnancy. A patient needs about 300 additional calories during a normal pregnancy.
in some cases.
Q: How can patients gain weight the right way during pregnancy?
A: The same healthy lifestyle habits recommended for non-pregnant women hold true during pregnancy. A healthy diet consists of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. Continuing an active lifestyle is the other key.
Q: What happens if a patient gains too much weight during pregnancy?
A: Gaining more than recommended can cause large babies. This increases the mom’s risk of needing a C-section. Additionally, being overweight or obese prior to pregnancy carries many risks with pregnancy, so it is important to begin a healthy lifestyle before you conceive and then continue it through the pregnancy.
Q: Is it safe to maintain an exercise routine throughout pregnancy? Are there patients who should not exercise during pregnancy?
A: In an uncomplicated pregnancy, 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended on most days of the week. Patients with some pre-existing medical conditions or with complications in their current pregnancy should not exercise.
Women should talk to their doctors about exercise during pregnancy.
Q: What should an exercise program during pregnancy consist of? Are there certain exercises that are safer during pregnancy and are there certain exercises patients should avoid?
patients who are participating in regular aerobic exercise before pregnancy can usually continue their workouts, adjusting time and intensity as needed. It’s important to listen to your body and slow down if you feel like you need to! Obviously, pregnant women should avoid activities that could cause injury or trauma, like contact sports. Weight lifting is OK to continue, but as the pregnancy progresses, you should plan to make adjustments.
Heather Havener, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
USMD Mansfield Clinic
2800 E. Broad St. Ste. 100 Mansfield, TX 76063
888.444.USMD
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Ideal Food Pyramid to Be Healthy and Lose Weight
Q: Which diets are good and trustworthy?
A: After much review, I found two groups of diets that are well-studied: the Mediterranean/ DASH diets and Atkins/Zone diets. The Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, which are recognized by the National Institute of Health, help lower blood
diets, show to have the most weight loss. These diets have high fat content, so expert opinions believe that these may not be healthy for long-term use.
Q: What does the ideal food pyramid look like?
pressure, improve DM (diabetes mellitus) and CAD (coronary artery disease), but help less with weight loss. The Atkins and Zone, low-carb
A: Why not put the best of the two diets together to get good health and weight loss? I came up with the ideal food pyramid, which consists of lots of vegetables and lean protein. Carbs and fruit with high carbs should be minimal in the diet.
Q: How does low carb work?
A: After we eat, food eventually breaks down into three categories: carbs, fats and protein. The body is generally a carbburning machine. It uses carbs as energy when we have it available, and whatever is not used will be stored as fat (next thing on the list). If we deprive our body of carbs, then the body is forced to burn fat as energy (process called ketosis).
Q: Why incorporate high
A: Incorporating high fiber/green vegetables
helps pull fat and sugar out of our GI (gastrointestinal) tract, decreases absorption and helps with weight loss.
Q: What about advice for someone trying to lose weight?
A: I recommend HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise – when you run fast, run slow or walk fast, walk slow (for example, two minutes of aggressive running, then 30-60 seconds of walking, then alternate again). HIIT, versus same-rate walking/running, (a) is more
(b) improves diabetes by lowering insulin resistance, enhancing fat oxidation and improving glucose tolerance, and (c) increases metabolism by burning fat even when you are not working out.
Tram Nguyen, M.D.
Family Medicine
USMD Fort Worth Clearfork Clinic
5450 Clearfork Main St. Ste. 230 Fort Worth, TX 76109
888.444.USMD USMD.com
The Zika Virus: Symptoms and Protection Advice
Q: What is Zika?
A: By now, many of you have likely heard of the Zika virus. It is a mosquito-borne virus, which is most commonly found in Brazil, Columbia, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Q: How serious is the virus for pregnant women?
A: The Zika virus became famous in late 2015 when scientists and doctors began seeing an increase in cases of “microcephaly” (small fetal heads) and disorders of the fetal central nervous system in the above mentioned geographical areas. This led to an investigation, and there is now persuasive clinical data that suggest a link between Zika infection and neurodevelopmental consequences to the fetus. At this time, we believe that infection with Zika can be very serious in pregnant women, but little is known about how and why infection causes consequences to some individuals and not to others. Research is ongoing.
Q: What are its symptoms and can it spread?
A: It has a 3- to 12-day incubation period, and 75 percent of infections are asymptomatic. If symptomatic, it can manifest with a low-grade
fever, a rash spreading from the face to the body, body aches and headache. There are some reports of sexual transmission, but more
nose. Some state health departments have testing available at this time.
Q: What advice can you give pregnant women about protecting themselves?
A:
virus during pregnancy. Minimize mosquito bites as much as possible by staying inside during dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are the most prevalent. If you have to be outside, cover exposed skin with long sleeves and long pants. Tuck your pants into your socks to avoid bites around your ankles. Use insect repellants
prolonged periods of time. Discuss any concerns you may have about infection with your OB/GYN right away!
Gladys Tse, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
USMD Alliance Fort Worth Clinic
10840 Texas Health Trail Ste. 250 Fort Worth, TX 76244
888.444.USMD
not commercially available tests for this virus, -
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Dr. Anne Helmreich
| by Gail Bennison | photography by Alex Lepe |
DR. ANNE HELMREICH, THE DEAN OF TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, loves
teaching and interacting with people from all cultures and walks of life because she learns something from every person, she says. “Even though I am not teaching now, the same passions that drove me to teaching are the same that guide me as a dean, with a real commitment to the students, really wanting to see them flourish and help them reach their goals,” Helmreich said. “You get such a kick when a former student gets the brass ring. One of the things I enjoy about this job is getting to see the students perform. Today, we had all of our honor students present, and I learned something from every single one of those presentations.”
Helmreich originally came to TCU as an Art History professor. She returned to the campus last August. In her new position, Helmreich oversees the Schools of Art, Dance, and Music and Departments of Graphic Design, Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising, and Theatre.
Helmreich is an art historian. Her passions are 19th-century art and the digital humanities. Her co-authored article “Local/Global: Mapping 19th Century London’s Art Market,” written with Pamela Fletcher, won the 2015 prize for Online Publication from the Association of Research Institutes in Art History.
“The 19th century is an age when we think about Modernism happening,” Helmreich said. “This was when cities became cosmopolitan places, and trains connected people together. People felt that they were living through this period of tremendous change. What I really like about the 19th century are these echoes or traces of ourselves we can see in the past, and the art is gorgeous.”
Helmreich grew up near Pittsburgh. In high school, she took an AP History class. The prize for getting ahead in lessons was a field trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art. “Our teacher let us go wandering around the museum and then asked us what painting we liked,” Helmreich recalled. “She remembered what everybody had said, and she went to the bookstore and bought post cards for each child. Each of us sat in the bus on the way home with the work of art we picked out. She made me think of going to a museum as a treat, but also, by giving us a postcard, she was saying that it was our art, too, and we could enjoy it. It was terrific.”
Helmreich earned her Ph.D. in Art History from Northwestern University, her M.A. in Art History from the University of Pittsburgh, and her B.A. in History from Dickinson College. Helmreich
was formerly associate professor of Art History, Case Western Reserve University, where she also served as director of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities and taught at TCU from 1996-2003, and senior program officer at The Getty Foundation in Los Angeles.
“TCU and Fort Worth are tremendously fortunate to have a scholar of Anne Helmreich’s caliber as Dean of the College of Fine Arts,” said Dr. Eric M. Lee, Director of the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. “She is one of the most beloved art historians in Fort Worth, and everyone I’ve spoken with is rejoicing that she came back. I look forward to many collaborations between the Kimbell and TCU’s College of Fine Arts under Dr. Helmreich’s leadership.”
Helmreich replaced outgoing Dean Scott Sullivan, who retired last year. “A lot of what Dean Sullivan did was to create an identity for the college,” Helmreich said. “What does it mean to be a College of Fine Arts? That’s a communication we’re going to continue to build on.
“One of the things I want to accomplish here is to bring out the TCU story more. When you think of TCU, you automatically think of excellence and quality in the arts. So part of it will just be telling our story. We’ve accomplished a lot, but I think we could shine the light a little brighter if you will.”
Helmreich said they were working on bringing the different disciplines together, so they enhance each other. “We are going to bring out the critical thinking skills, so it is not just blindly whatever comes up in the search box,” she said.
Helmreich sees her role as being a bit of a myth-buster, she saysthe myth being that people in the Arts don’t get jobs. “Well, many of our degreed programs have a 99 percent or 100 percent job placement rate,” she said. “Our graphic design program has 100 percent. Our students are incredibly well prepared. They do internships to prepare. They take courses where the faculty prepares them, and they volunteer. They are ready to go.”
Helmreich and her husband, Christian Wulffen, live in Fort Worth. Wulffen is an internationally known artist.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAGAZINE'S TOP DOCTORS
Fort Worth, Texas magazine honored its 2016 Top Doctor winners at a reception on March 24 at the Fort Worth Club. Each year, the winners included on the list are nominated by their peers. Photos by Alexandra Plancarte
Kathleen Mora, K im Siegenthler, Tom Siegenthler, Ann Woods, Robert Mason
Jake Phillips, L isa Gardner
Daniel Clearfield, Brooke Hall
Rina Parekh, Hiren Parekh
Darrin D’Agost ino, Mary Troutman, Monte Troutmanl
GIRLS INC. ANNUAL CELEBRATION BREAKFAST
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County celebrated their mission and 2015 accomplishments at the Annual Celebration Breakfast, held at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth on Feb. 26. Girls Inc. presented BNSF Railway with The Strong Partner Award and recognized Kathy Wolfe as The Bold Woman Recipient. Jill Freer was named volunteer of the year.
LEGENDS LUNCHEON
The Meals on Wheels Legends Luncheon recognized the accomplishments of fellow Texans who have demonstrated outstanding character through their actions and community involvement. The luncheon took place at the Fort Worth Club on March 9. This year’s recipients, Lyle Blackwood, Mike Renfro, LaDainian Tomlinson and Andy Dalton, led a panel discussion.
Mike Renfro, Mary Beth Millett, April Heileman, Andy Dalton, April Gw in, Heidi Schutts, Michele Hahnfeld, LaDainian Tomlinson, Teresa Yearg ins, Lyle Blackwood
Kurt Kulpa, LaDainian Tomlinson
Mike Renfro, Andy Dalton, April Heileman of the Walsh Foundat ion, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lyle Blackwood
Andy Dalton, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mike Renfro, Lyle Blackwood
Paige & Juan Rodriguez
Michael Crain, Chris Hardy, Bryan Welch, Joanna Crain
Shilo Urban, Crystal Vast ine, Cherie Patel, Ashley Frizzell
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PUTTIN’ ON THE PINK RAFFLE PARTY
Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth, Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth and Del Frisco’s Grille hosted a Raffle Party for Puttin’ on the Pink on Feb. 10. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and bought raffle tickets. Raffle packages included shopping trips, a beach vacation and a yearlong lease with four different vehicles from Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth and Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth. Proceeds from the raffle provide mobile health outreach to underserved women in Fort Worth and surrounding communities.
Jordan Dav idson, 2016 Co-Chair Ashley
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Museums
American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood, through May 1
The first major exhibition in more than 25 years to feature the life and works of the renowned American painter Thomas Hart Benton (1889–1975), American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood explores the previously overlooked relationship between Benton’s art and movie making. Benton’s associations with the film industry began on the silent film sets of Fort Lee, New Jersey—the first “Hollywood”—and extended to an intimate career-long association with Hollywood’s movers and shakers. Benton’s awareness that movies were the best and most popular means of telling American tales inspired a signature artistic style that melded centuries-old traditions with movie-production techniques to create images that appealed to a broad range of Americans. The exhibition brings together nearly 100 works by Benton, including more than 30 of his paintings and murals, as well as a selection of his drawings, prints and illustrated books in juxtaposition with scenes
from some of Hollywood’s greatest films. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. Pasture Cows Crossing Indian Creek, through May 30
A visionary storyteller, Esther Pearl Watson (b. 1973) blends memories and imagination to capture her Texas upbringing. A mural-size painting (about 13 feet tall and 10 feet wide), Pasture Cows Crossing Indian Creek, was created specifically for the Amon Carter’s atrium. It is part of the museum’s program of rotating contemporary artworks in the atrium space and an exciting addition to an ongoing exploration of Texas artists and their contributions to modern American art. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. Guest of Honor: Titian’s Entombment of Christ, through June 12
The Kimbell will display one of Titian’s most compelling masterpieces, The Entombment of Christ, on loan from the Museo del Prado, Madrid. Created by the Venetian painter at the height of his
illustrious career, the work displays the mastery of color and expressive brushwork that have earned Titian an unrivaled reputation even to this day.
Light, Landscape and Livestock:
The Photography of Nadine Levin, through July 5
For over 25 years, Levin has been capturing the beauty of the world that surrounds us through her elegant photography. Often riding horseback to capture her Western images, she creates a uniquely feminine portrayal of the often masculine and traditional world. Her infrared images reveal her contemporary vision and desire to expand her art beyond that of the traditional.
Included in the show are shots from 2007 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honoree, Terry Stuart Forst’s 7S Stuart Ranch, the oldest ranch in Oklahoma under continuous family ownership. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy Street. 817.336.4475.
Focus: Thomas Demand, through July 17
The photographs of Thomas Demand merge truthful documentation and unsettling arti-
fice—two polarities raised by photography since its inception. For over two decades, Demand has built intricate, life-size, three-dimensional models made wholly out of colored construction paper and cardboard that faithfully replicate specific architectural spaces and natural settings. He photographs the ephemeral structure and destroys it once the image is made. He uses the same sculptural techniques with stop-motion animation in his films. Modern Art Museum. 3200 Darnell Street. 817.738.9215.
Louise Nevelson: Prints, through July 31
This installation of lithographs features works by sculptor Louise Nevelson created between 1963 and 1967. These prints share with her sculpture an interest in silhouetted forms and the layering of elements, but distinguish themselves by their vivid color. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.1933.
Discarded: Photographs by Anthony Hernandez, through Aug. 7
This is the first presentation of renowned photographer Anthony Hernandez’s newest project evocatively explores Americans’ penchant for discarding what we no longer want through images of buildings, people, and the land east and northeast of Los Angeles, California. Despite their challenging subject, these large photographs lure you in with their light-struck atmosphere, color, and space. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.1933.
Think: An Exploration Into Making the World Work Better, through Sept. 1
Consider the way science and technology define life in the 21st century, perhaps in ways you may not realize. THINK, created and developed by IBM, is an experience that celebrates the wonders of our technological world and explores the possibilities of tomorrow. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
Frank Stella: A Retrospective, through Sept. 18
This exhibition presents Frank Stella’s career to date, showcasing his prolific output from the mid-1950s to the present through approximately 100 works, including paintings, reliefs, maquettes, sculptures, and drawings. Modern Art Museum. 3200 Darnell Street. 817.738.9215.
Texas Folk Art, through Sept. 19
Texas Folk Art features the spirited work of some of the state’s most original painters and sculptors, including H. O. Kelly, Reverend Johnnie Swearingen, Velox Ward, and Clara McDonald Williamson, among others. Developing their own styles, these artists were unfettered by the conventions of academic training and traditional guidelines of art making. Lively storytelling was their primary focus, and they used any pictorial means necessary to create animated narratives about working, playing, and worshipping in Texas. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. Identity, April 30 – October 9
Identity explores how identity in American culture is often as much about how people present themselves to the world as it is externally determined. Exploring
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Our annual Top Chef competition “brings the heat” year after year, and 2016 is no exception. Our preliminary event on May 4, hosted by head judge Jon Bonnell, will bring six of Fort Worth’s talented chefs to compete for a spot in our final round at Cendera Center on June 21. Both events will allow attendees to taste some of the finest food Fort Worth has to offer.
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community, celebrity, and individual identity through portraiture from the Amon Carter’s permanent collection, the exhibition highlights the exciting new acquisitions of Sedrick Huckaby’s The 99% and Glenn Ligon’s print series Runaways. Whereas Huckaby engaged with and depicted 101 members of his neighborhood to uncover how their individual personalities were reflective of a larger community identity, Ligon explored the notion that individual identity is often culturally determined. Their works—in combination with prints and photographs of and by public figures such as Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe, statesman Martin Luther King Jr., and painter Georgia O’Keeffe—show the various personas individuals adopt. Together, these portraits represent the fluid and constantly shifting role of identity in society from the twentieth to the twenty-first century. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays
Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s
education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Sensory Saturdays, Second Saturdays of every month
Sensory Saturdays is a free program for families with children who are five to twelve years old and on the Autism spectrum. Families will have time to explore artworks in the galleries and get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience! Family Access Program from 10:30a.m.to 12:00p.m... While the needs of individuals with Autism are the focus of this program, it is also intended to be fun for parents, siblings (of all ages), and other relatives! Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Ongoing
The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history, with interactive exhibits that entice participation by all age groups. The museum features hundreds of historical artifacts, photographs, full-scale aircraft engines and a rare Douglas DC-3 airliner. In addition, the museum’s state-of-the-art digital theater features “The Spirit of American, a film featuring
the history of commercial aviation as well as breathtaking aerial photography. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. $0–$7. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum.org. 817.967.1560.
Leonard’s Department Store Museum, Ongoing
Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 2000 Carroll St. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.
Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing
Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a Civil War collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Along with the exhibits, the museum includes a 75-seat movie theater that hosts a commissioned movie, “Our Homes Our Rights – Texas in the Civil War.” Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.. $0–$6. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. 817.246.2323. texascivilwarmuseum.com.
Galleries
Adobe Western Art Gallery, ongoing
Works in various media by John Barger, Lyndy Benson, Roger Iker, B.J. Lacasse, Lori Lawrence,
Rio, I Love You: Magnolia at the Modern, May 13 – May 15
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and Ernie Lewis. 2322 N Main St, FW. Free. 817. 624. 4242.
Art on the Boulevard, Ongoing
The gallery houses 15 to 20 artists at a time whose styles range from abstract expressionism to photo realism. Each year, the gallery hosts 5 major exhibitions including Fall Gallery Night, the Holiday Show, Valentine’s Show, Mid-Summer Show. 4919 Camp Bowie Boulevard Suite B. artontheboulevard.com. 817.737.6368.
Milan Gallery
505 Houston Street. 817.338.4278. milangallery. com
ArtSpace111
111 Hampton Street. 817.692.3228. artspace111. com
Films
Family Film Series, Second Saturdays
Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m.. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Films at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/ films/upcoming. 817.738.9215.
First Sunday Film Club
This series 9highlights the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m.. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.
Magnolia at the Modern Marguerite, through May 1 City of Gold, May 6 – May 8 Rio, I Love You, May 13 – May 15 The Meddler, May 20 – May 22 Hockney, May 27 – May 29
Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $6–$9. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium Check the museum website for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
Music
Billy Bob’s Texas
Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices are general admission/reserved.) Thursday concerts at 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Jon Wolfe: May 5
William Clark Green: May 6
Steve Wariner: May 7
Cinco De Mayo Festival: May 8 at noon
Frank Foster: May 12
Jonathan Tyler / Ray Wylie Hubbard: May 13
4th Annual Burning Bubba Festival: May 14 at 6 p.m.
Flatland Cavalry: May 19
Cory Morrow: May 20
Mark Chesnutt: May 21
Jason Eady: May 26
Chris Knight: May 27
The Charlie Daniels Band: May 28
Neal McCoy: May 29
Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge
Check the website for upcoming shows. 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968.
Lola’s Saloon
Check the website for upcoming shows. 2736 W 6th Street. lolassaloon.com. 817.877.0666.
Scat Jazz Lounge
Live jazz from local and nationwide artists perform in a speakeasy-style lounge in downtown Fort Worth. Check the website for upcoming shows. 111 W 4th Street #11. scatjazzlounge.com. 817.870.9100.
Capital Bar
With a backyard, backhouse and rooftop seating available, Capital Bar is becoming one of the best places to catch some live music outdoors. They host Sunday Artist Showcases as well as other performances during the week and weekend. Check
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the website for upcoming shows. 3017 Morton Street. capital-bar.com. 817.820.0049.
Sports
Texas Rangers texas.rangers.mlb.com
May 1: vs Angels 2:05 p.m.
May 2: @ Blue Jays 6:07 p.m.
May 3: @ Blue Jays 6:07 p.m.
May 4: @ Blue Jays 6:07 p.m.
May 5: @ Blue Jays 6:07 p.m.
May 6: @ Tigers 6:10 p.m.
May 7: @ Tigers 12:10 p.m.
May 8: @ Tigers 12:10 p.m.
May 9: vs White Sox 7:05 p.m.
May 10: vs White Sox 7:05 p.m.
May 11: vs White Sox 1:05 p.m.
May 13: vs Blue Jays 7:05 p.m.
May 14: vs Blue Jays 7:05 p.m.
May 15: vs Blue Jays 2:05 p.m.
May 16: @ Athletics 9:05 p.m.
May 17: @ Athletics 9:05 p.m.
May 18: @ Athletics 2:35 p.m.
May 20: @ Astros 7:10 p.m.
May 21: @ Astros 6:15 p.m.
May 22: @ Astros 1:10 p.m.
May 23: vs Angels 7:05 p.m.
May 24: vs Angels 7:05 p.m.
May 25: vs Angels 1:05 p.m.
May 27: vs Pirates 7:05 p.m.
May 28: vs Pirates 6:15 p.m.
May 29: vs Pirates 2:05 p.m.
May 30: @ Indians 5:10 p.m.
May 31: @ Indians 5:10 p.m.
Stage and Theater
Bass Performance Hall 525 Commerce Street. 817.212.4200.
The Wonder Bread Years, through May 1
UNT One O’Clock Lab Band, May 2 Fort Worth Opera Festival 2016, May 6 – May 8
Midori Plays Tchaikovsky, May 13 – May 15
Mamma Mia!, May 20 – May 22
First Looks, May 27 – May 29 Casa Manana 3103 W Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.
Suessical Jr., through May 8 Stage West
821 W Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817.784.9378. Wait Until Dark, May 26 – June 26 Jubilee Theatre 506 Main Street. Jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.
Livin’ Fat, May 27 – June 26
Comedy
Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing
Different standup comedians perform weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555. Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays
A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.. and 10 p.m.. 18 and older are welcome. Tickets: $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing
Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
Other Attractions and Events
Mayfest, April 28 – May 1
Mayfest is Fort Worth’s premier family-friendly festival. Encompassing 33 acres along the Trinity River in Trinity Park, Mayfest has a myriad of activities for the whole family in one of the best greenspaces in town. Live music, festival food, carnival rides, bounce houses, free children’s activities, petting zoo, performng arts groups, paddleboats, art and gift market, 10K and 5K USATF certified runs and more. Trinity Park. 2401 University Drive. Mayfest.org.
Senior Synergy, May 5
If you are 50 years of age or older, the 4th annual Senior Synergy Expo is for you! Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley invites you to learn more about the services and opportunities for healthy living available to you in Tarrant County. You will leave the expo feeling more empowered to live a healthier lifestyle. 3400 BurnetTandy Dr. willrogersmemorialcenter.com 817.884.1234
Fort Worth Taco Fest, May 7
The Fort Worth Taco Festival is a celebration of Cinco De Mayo, Mexican Culture, and the kaleidoscopic Latin influence on Fort Worth. Taco Fest will feature grub from dozens of area restaurants and food trucks in a celebrity judged competition, in addition to live music, theatrical performances, vendors, DJs, and enough beer to drown the Western hemisphere. Saturday, noon – 9 p.m. Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.com. 817.698.0700
TRWD Spring Trash Bash, May 21
Celebrate a successful cleanup with a free after party at Panther Island Pavilion. The party will feature lunch, games, music and more to reward dedicated volunteers who helped in the TRWD Spring Trinity Trash Bash. Two after parties from 10 a.m. – noon at Panther Island Pavilion and Cobb Park Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.com. 817.698.0700 Cobb Park. 2700 Cobb Park Drive.
Trinity River Paddlefest, May 30
Backwoods Paddlesports at Panther Island Rentals is kicking off the summer paddling season with a paddling festival at Panther Island Pavilion with free kayak and paddleboard demos. Enjoy half-price kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals; live music; food; beer; and more. Monday, noon – 6 p.m. Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.com. 817.698.0700
Sid Richardson Museum: Lonesome Dove: The Art of Story, through June 19
Trace the path of the Lonesome Dove story, from Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to the original movie script to the legendary miniseries. Daily. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. 817.332.6554.
Martin House Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Thursday and Saturdays
Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brew-
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Our annual Top Chef competition “brings the heat” year after year, and 2016 is no exception. Our preliminary event on May 4, hosted by head judge Jon Bonnell, will bring six of Fort Worth’s talented chefs to compete for a spot in our final round. Both events will allow attendees to taste some of the finest food Fort Worth has to offer. Guests will also enjoy complimentary wine and beer throughout the evening. Get your tickets now – go to fwtx com/contest
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ery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10 tour and tasting admission. Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 – 5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. martinhousebrewing.com. 817.222.0177. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Wednesdays and Saturdays
There’s a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1–3 p.m.. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.
Vintage Railroad: Trinity River Run, Thursdays–Sundays
Hit the rails in an authentic Victorian-style coach between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location, visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. 3:15–4:15 p.m.
$6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa. com. 817.410.3123.
Revolver Brewing Tour and Tastings, Saturdays
Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing. com. 817.736.8034.
Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour, Fridays and Saturdays
Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours. com. 817.559.0849.
Stockyards Walking Tours, Saturdays
Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m.., 2 p.m.. and 4 p.m.. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation.com.
Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, Ongoing
A Historical reenactment of the original Pawnee
Bill’s Wild West Show. The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and entertaining look at history. Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Adult $15. Child $8. Senior $11. Reserved $18-$23 Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Avenue. 817.625.1025 or 800.COWTOWN.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Ongoing
The museum has a full slate of fun and informative public programs for its visitors, from lectures by visiting artists and scholars to extended education opportunities, family events, children’s programs and a book club. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Check the website for details. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. BRIT Tours, Ongoing
Lace up your sneakers and learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.
Cattle Baron Mansions, Ongoing Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wednesday–Friday, hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m..; Sunday, 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.
Coyote Drive-In, Ongoing
View flicks the “old-fashioned way,” in an underthe-stars setting that’s anything but antiquated. The Panther Island locale provides stunning views of downtown Fort Worth along the Trinity River near the Panther Island Pavilion, where concerts and tubing are regularly happening. Coyote Drive-In is a joint collaboration between Coyote Theatres, the Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Vision Authority and the city of Fort Worth. Check the website for movies, times and special events. 223 N.E. 4th St. coyotedrive-in.com. 817.717.7767.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Ongoing
A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Free. Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686. Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, Ongoing
The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Ongoing
The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest cityowned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.
Fort Worth Water Gardens, Ongoing
Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700.
Fort Worth Zoo, Ongoing
The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: halfprice. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
Lectures and Discussions at the Kimbell, Ongoing
Year-round evening, weekday and Saturday lectures by staff and guest speakers explore various topics relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum. Some programs require advance reservations. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
Log Cabin Village, Ongoing
Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. And be sure to keep tabs on the website, which details the Village’s ever-changing array of special events. Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m..; closed Monday. Tickets: $4–$5. Closed for maintenance Jan. 23 – Feb. 8. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.
River Legacy Living Science Center, Ongoing
The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Ongoing
Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–$20.
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Where the West Begins
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AMED AFTER TWO WEST TEXAS GHOST TOWNS, the Trinity River hideaway Thurber Mingus is billed as a border town-style cantina with a Tex-Mex inspired menu.
Driving down a quiet stretch of White Settlement, it’s easy to miss the understated metal-and-wood shed exterior of Thurber Mingus. Despite its modest size, the casual burger (and taco) eatery has a secret. Tucked behind the building is one of the larger garden patios in Fort Worth. Taking over the space formerly known
as Froggy’s Boat House, executive owner and chef Coby Baumann opened his West Texas-inspired cantina just over a year ago. The dive bar underwent a complete renovation and now has a more polished, rustic yet modern feel. Froggy’s sand volleyball lots have been replaced with a spacious, multilevel patio area complete with a music stage and garden bar.
When we first walked into Thurber Mingus, staff welcomed us and made sure we ordered at the bar before sitting down. A sign at the entrance explains the “West
Texas cantina” concept and how to order. Large chalkboards above the kitchen and bar highlight drink specials, Texas beers on tap and local brewery tour schedules.
Thurber’s minimalist menu is divided into a handful of starters, burgers, “not burgers” and sides, and the kitchen uses Texas-sourced ingredients whenever possible. After ordering, patrons take a number and seat themselves. Full service is only available at the bar.
Starters include tortilla chips, queso blanco, guacamole and “border tacos.” We opted to try the pulpusas—two overstuffed, fried tortillas filled with pulled pork and white cheddar and served with smoked tomato and Mexican oregano relish ($9).
Herbed french fries, pulpusas and a chicken thigh taco all grace the menu at Thurber Mingus
Banana pudding with a shot of bourbon and cinnamon whipped cream
Boutique guest rooms in the heart of downtown Fort Worth
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 in the Grille with each overnight stay, Monday through Saturday, and a continental breakfast on Sunday.
The portions were generous enough to share, and the braised pork shoulder was tender and smoky, but the tortilla was a little heavy with oil.
My suggestion is to skip the starters in favor of a side of herbed ($3) or border ($3.50) fries. Thick-cut fries are served either with a fresh, herby vinaigrette or lemon crema, lemon wedges and cilantro. I loved the heavily peppered flavor of the border fries with crema, though fans of crispier fries may find them a little too soft.
Although the menu includes one salad and a couple of tacos, it’s apparent that Thurber Mingus is really all about the burger. The burger patties are thick, juicy and cooked to perfection, and the menu boasts toppings you likely won’t see elsewhere—candied jalapeño, Oaxaca-stuffed poblanos, white cheddar pimento cheese, chimichurri, and sous vide pork belly.
A favorite at our table was the goat cheese and bacon jam burger ($11), which has a salty-sweet umami flavor. I was also pleasantly surprised by the steamed asparagus, local ricotta, egg, truffle oil and bacon burger ($11.50), which managed to be over the top without going overboard.
The featured taco wasn’t available on either visit, so I sampled a regular taco offering. The agave, ancho and lime marinated chicken thigh is served with pickled vegetables, crema, queso Oaxaca and cilantro in a flour tortilla ($4). The chicken was tender, and the pickled carrots and Large
chalkboards above the Thurber Mingus bar highlight food and drink options.
Location: Thurber Mingus, 4400 White Settlement Road.
For Info Call: 817.570.0537
Hours: Tues.-Thurs.
(Lunch) 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., (Bar) 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., (Dinner) 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. to Dark
What We Like: Thurber Mingus is proudly Texan, and features Texas beers and spirits.
What We Don’t: They were out of several menu items during our first visit, and service was friendly but spotty on the patio. We were also surprised there aren’t any outdoor ceiling fans.
Our Recommendation: Weather permitting, definitely take advantage of Thurber’s large patio, and opt for the burgers and fries over other menu items.
onions were a nice contrast to the queso and crema.
For dessert, we tried the banana pudding served with a shot of bourbon and cinnamon whipped cream in a Mason jar ($7). Designed to share, the rich pudding included large chunks of banana, but mix up the bourbon and whipped cream before diving in.
It’s worth noting that Thurber Mingus is family-friendly. The crowds were relaxed, not rowdy during our visits, and Thurber has a wall for children with paper and crayons featuring artwork from young patrons. Thurber Mingus also hosts a farmer’s market and has live music scheduled on Saturday nights. We suggest finding a spot on Thurber’s patio, grabbing a Texas brew and enjoying one of their standout burgers with friends.
Groups, families or individuals can volunteer to clean up trash along the Trinity River. Just choose a location, register, and come ready to work and have some good, clean fun.
Trash Bash volunteers are treated to after parties with free food and entertainment at Panther Island Pavilion as well as the Cobb Park location. Volunteers are welcome to choose to attend either location’s after party.
SATURDAY, MAY 21ST
Labor of Love
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, opened by Chef Tim
Love more than 15 years ago in the historic Stockyards, still soars with its inventive fare and rustic elegance
ALONG THE BRICK-LADEN NORTH MAIN STREET SITS A PASSAGE BACK IN TIME TO THE OLD WEST.
Upon entering the unassuming façade, the main dining space oozes the charm of an old saloon with displayed Stetsons, mounted stuffed animal heads and the markings of Texas cattle brands. It is divided with a cozy dining room on one side and a lively, sometimes downright rowdy, bar on the other. A large painted Texas flag acts as a backdrop for the energized open kitchen. Guests won’t find distractions such as big-screen TVs or picture windows for people-watching; the focus is on the present company and the fine food.
Large Western paintings hang on exposed brick walls, and the rustic hardwoods and tin ceiling tiles look as if they are original to the building. “R.I.P. Gus” is emblazoned above the bar, an endear-
ing reference to the restaurant’s namesake. Pillar candles centered on white-tableclothed tables create a warm glow. Past the main dining room and through the swinging doors, Lonesome Dove offers a lovely patio with a view of Marine Creek.
The wine list is arguably one of the most extensive in the city. After conferring with the wine steward, our server returned with two suggestions, one priced heftily and the other gentler on the wallet. After decanting for a bit, we were pleased with the recommendation.
Service at Lonesome Dove is impeccable, not surprising with Love’s lofty standards. Courses were timed like clockwork, and old silverware was replaced with new without fail.
Our selections for dinner were somewhat determined by the fact that menu items at Lonesome Dove just can’t be found anywhere else.
Warm Jalapeño Cornbread, more sweet than spicy, and Rosemary Garlic Baguette arrived at the table prior to the first course. Both were freshly made in house and served with whipped butter.
Since I’d already tried Love’s Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage on a few other occasions, I ordered the Seared Lamb Lollipops ($14). Yuzu aioli cream acted as a tangy complement to the heaviness of the lamb. Served two to an order, the dish wowed with an intense fresh herbiness and a dusting of microgreens for balance. With enough meat on the bone for three or four bites, I was left wanting for more.
A Shaved Veggie Salad ($12) consisted of raw carrots, zucchinis, beets, walnuts, Maytag blue cheese and overly ripe grape tomatoes. Unfortunately, this was the low point of the meal with a lack of flavor and not enough of the smoked walnut vinaigrette. It was enough to make vegetarian
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Tuaca Capuccino Ice Cream Pie
Rocky Mountain Elk Loin
Authentic Mexican Churros with three dipping sauces
Bene iting Big Brothers Big Sisters
guests order a ribeye.
Touted by our server as their signature dish, the Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin ($41) bathed with a Syrah demi-glace was excellent. Cooked just as ordered and well-seasoned, the filet sat atop a sweet pickled cabbage that was supported by a layer of airy, crispy pommes frites. Tender asparagus spears created a triangle around the star components.
Location: Lonesome Dove
Western Bistro, 2406 N. Main St.
For Info: 817.740.8810, lonesomedovebistro.com
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Thu. 5 to 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 to 11 p.m.
Price Range: $$$ - $$$$
What We Liked: Lonesome Dove has impeccable service, perfectly executed wild game dishes with bold flavors and stellar house-made desserts. What We Didn’t: The Shaved Vegetable Salad was lackluster.
Our Recommendation: The Rocky Mountain Elk Loin main course and the Tuaca Cappuccino Ice Cream Pie dessert were some of the most innovative and best-tasting dishes in town.
Grateful that I ventured outside of the normal steak offerings, the Rocky Mountain Elk Loin ($42) stood out from any other dish I’ve tried around the world. Love’s creative display of elk, Hen-of-theWoods, candied grapes and Swiss chard is brilliant. The mushrooms stood their ground against the gamey protein, and the candied grapes completed the sweet earthy balance. A slight foundation of creamy mashed potatoes acted as a blank canvas for the other ingredients.
Giddy to try some of the new desserts Lonesome Dove is rolling out, we ordered the Authentic Mexican Churros ($10) and the Tuaca Cappuccino Ice Cream Pie ($10). If you don’t know the name Shelly Blevins, then you should. She is the rock-star pastry chef at Lonesome Dove who is in charge of the out-of-this-world desserts and creative breads.
The Churros were presented with three dipping sauces: raspberry, chocolate and caramel. Perfectly crisp and sugary on the outside, the inside of the churros were warm and cakey. The raspberry sauce was my favorite, adding a touch of tartness to the bite, but the fried pastries are just as good on their own.
As a public service, I almost don’t want to share what happened next. My first bite of the Tuaca Cappuccino Ice Cream Pie began a new obsession. Be warned that it will happen to you too. Shaved shards of 68-percent cacao chocolate top the freshly whipped cream and melt instantly once they hit your tongue. The Tuaca punches you with a shot of sweetness balanced by the bold cappuccino flavor from the ice cream. A crushed chocolate cookie crust sends it over the edge with an absolutely harmonious bite.
Our server didn’t rush us, even though the crowd had dissipated, as we took our time savoring every last morsel. With his imaginative focus on big flavors and wild game and his willingness to take risks, Love has produced and nurtured a truly timeless Fort Worth classic.
Legendary wildcatter Dick Lowe, the ultimate optimist, shares his journey from broke to booming (twice)
The Second Course
| By Judie Byrd |
There are big changes happening at The Culinary School of Fort Worth. After starting the school in 1984 and growing it into a nationally accredited chef school, my husband, Bill, and I decided in 2014 that it was time to semiretire and sell. The reins of running the business are now in the hands of smart, energetic businessman Wes Benefield. Under Benefield’s direction, the entry and reception areas, classrooms
and kitchens have been remodeled and brought to a new level of sophistication and culinary expertise. And now he looks forward to growing the school. He explains, “The school for some time has been nationally accredited, but never regionally marketed. With the rise of the food and beverage scene, the demand for chefs has never been greater, and therefore the school is sharing its secret recipe for culinary education with an audience
larger than just Camp Bowie on the west side of Fort Worth. “
He continues, “We are excited to announce that we will be doubling our facility size, with state-of-the-art facilities, where we can have spacious culinary classrooms, but also have a large, multifunctional space where we will continue to host private events, team-building exercises, and wedding rehearsal dinners. These types of events are led and overseen by our faculty and serve as a healthy learning environment for students to experience the pace and speed of a live dining experience.”
As from the school’s inception, Benefield’s goal is to keep tuition at a manageable level so students are able to become chefs without incurring huge education debts. He explains, “If you go to a prestigious school in New York and rack up lots of debt and then find employers are not willing to pay you more than somebody who received a quality education from our school…is the ‘prestigious’ school really worth it?”
Benefield has named a new executive chef and lead instructor, Chef Mark Hitri. Chef Hitri has an impressive background, coming to the school after serving as executive chef for the Petroleum Club in downtown Fort Worth. Before that,
Chef Brad Waier instructs two students at the Culinary School of Fort Worth.
Chef Mark Hitri is the new executive chef and lead instructor.
THE PROGRAMS:
The Professional Culinary Program –Meets three times per week for 12 months. This is the most in-depth program and allows for more skill repetition, as well as exposure to the most topics.
Culinary Essentials Program –Meets one time per week for 16 months. Students learn basic culinary skills, basic baking techniques, nutritional cooking, American regional and international cuisines and menu development.
Baking and Pastry Arts Program –Meets one time per week for 16 months. Includes basic culinary skills, basic and advanced baking techniques, lean and enriched yeast dough, pastry doughs, basic and advanced cakes, tortes, custards and creams, and menu development.
INTERESTING HISTORY:
• The school grew organically from recreational cooking classes that began in 1984. Bill Byrd came into the business in 2003, turning the school into a professional chef program.
• The original professional curriculum was designed in 2002, by Chef Jon Bonnell and Chef Duane Thompson, who were the first chef instructors.
• The school’s logo was designed in 2002 by John Ott of Ott Advertising.
• The school was registered with the state of Texas in 2003, and national accreditation was awarded in 2006.
• Most well-known alumni: Nona Sivley, 2008 graduate who won Season 8 of Hell’s Kitchen.
• Local alumni luminaria: Callie Salls (2009), Owner, Linguine & Dirty Martinis; Jordan Ray (2007), Executive Chef, Fish Creek; Keith Grober (2011), launched Rodeo Goat and now local restaurant consultant; Kobi Perdue (2014), Chef de Cuisine, Saint Emilion.
The Culinary School of Fort Worth 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., 76116 817 737 8427 csftw edu
he perfected his restaurant knowledge at the Worthington Hotel. “This was in the mid-90s when it was run in the tradition of the grand hotels of Europe with a full culinary team of garde manger (French for “keeper of the food”) and saucier, as well as a bakery, butcher shop, banquet kitchen and fine dining. I learned a lot from every department and from James Morris, the executive chef who has graciously mentored me throughout my career, “ he says. Chef Hitri also served as executive chef of St. Emilion, where he won best DFW restaurant in 2001.
And now, Chef Hitri is ready to pass on his knowledge, mentoring, and teaching to chef students. “I have always had a passion for teaching in that when I first went to college, my plan was to be an English teacher,” he says. “I’m ready to help the team of chef instructors focus on developing kitchenready graduates. I want to instill a mindset of excellence and teamwork. With that background, the graduates can begin their careers with a sound foundation.”
Chef Hitri’s teaching team includes Chef Brad Waier and Chef Jeffrey Thompson. In their tall chef hats, they calmly and expertly instruct and lead the students. One thing hasn’t changed, and that’s the passion and excitement in the air as students fill the classrooms. Dressed in chef
whites – checkered pants, crisp white chef jackets, neckerchiefs, and toques – they revel in this opportunity to totally immerse themselves in the culinary atmosphere, the fascinating lectures, and practical handson learning.
Moving intently from giant pots of stock, simmering on the row of gas stoves, to fetching food items from the supply pantry and setting up their mise en place (gathering all ingredients for a recipe), they learn the all-important foundations of classic French culinary skills. Gleaming stainless steel tables hold cutting boards where future chefs hone their knife skills, becoming as fast and smooth as any TV cooking personality.
And the learning goes on. In addition to all the slicing, dicing, and chopping, the students become adept at every aspect of chef life, from boning fish to running both the front and back of a restaurant, to understanding the world of wine and international cuisine. Then there are the basic mother sauces, all the meats and vegetables, and full meal presentations–all while developing those heat-resistant fingers so familiar to chefs.
Exciting days are ahead with all the changes at this hometown culinary school. And it’s an establishment our city can be very proud to call its own.
From left to right: Chef Mark Hitri, Chef Jeffrey Thompson and Chef Brad Waier.
topchef challenge
Our annual Top Chef competition “brings the heat” year after year, and 2016 is no exception. Our preliminary event on May 4, hosted by head judge Jon Bonnell, will bring six of Fort Worth’s talented chefs to compete for a spot in our final round at Cendera Center on June 21. Both events will allow attendees to taste some of the finest food Fort Worth has to offer. Get your tickets now – go to fwtx.com/contest
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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. $
Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:3010pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$
The Social House 840 Currie St., 817.820. 1510. 11am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$
Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650. 10:30am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$
Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; Brunch to 4pm Sat.-Sun. $$-$$$
Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Montgomery Street Café 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-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 704 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 10am-2:30pm, Dinner 6pm-9pm Mon.Fri.; Brunch 10am-1pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$
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KERA and Art&Seek shine a spotlight on the local arts scene, bringing together artists and art lovers to share, create and react to more art, music and culture. Go for the featured content. Go for the awesome events calendar. Go because it’s your home page for the arts. Go Public.
Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm
LegendsLUNCHEON
The Legends Luncheon recognizes the accomplishments of fellow Texans who have demonstrated outstanding character through their actions and community involvement.
This year we honored TCU Football Legends
Lyle Blackwood Mike Renfro
LaDainian Tomlinson Andy Dalton
Thank You to our 2016 Sponsors
Aledo Medical Store
The Human Source FOUNDATION
Linda Christie Comerica Freese & Nichols, Inc.
The Honorable Charlie Geren Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford Ken Link Peter Lyden Southwest Bank
Mary Beth Millett & Heidi Schutts Royer & Schutts, Inc. Valley Innovative Services, Inc.
2016 Legends Luncheon Event Committee
Heidi Schutts — Chairman
Michele Hahnfeld — Co-Chairman
Rosie Balbo
Blair Cantrell
Whitney Cardwell
April Gwin
Yvonne Harrison
April Heileman
Emily Jones
Mary Beth Millett
Mary Palko
Teresa Yeargins
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County delivers fresh, nourishing meals to homebound elderly and disabled people who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Daily visits by volunteers and special assistance with critical needs are provided to help clients remain at home in a safe and healthy environment.
Our Mission
To promote the dignity and independence of older adults, persons with disabilites, and other homebound persons by delivering nutritious meals and providing or coordinating needed services.
Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $
Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Bakery Café 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-9pm daily. $ The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $
Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. 6am-7pm daily. Other locations: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-7pm Mon.-Sat. $ Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-10:30am Tue.-Sat.; 7am-10:30 Sun. $
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 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. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6 am-3pm Mon.-Fri., 7 am-1
The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064.; 100 Country Club Rd., 940.464.0748; 2940 Justin Rd., 972.966.1091. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $
Yogi’s Deli and Grille 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.924.4500. 6:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am3:30pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $
GRAPEVINE
Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bistro and Bakery 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; 6:30pm-5pm Sun. $ The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $
Weinburger’s Deli 601 S. Main St., Ste. 100, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Le Cep 3324 W. 7Th St., 817.900.2468. 5:30Pm10:30Pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$$
FORT WORTH
La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $
Please contact Karen Greenwood at 817-258-6414 or e-mail karen@mealsonwheels.org Grammy
Purchase individual tickets for $200
Mark your calendar for this fun and exciting two-day event honoring the western heritage of Fort Worth and the surrounding communities of Tarrant County. The Chuckwagon Clay Shoot & Hoedown will take place at the historic Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County. Chuckwagon
For more information, visit www.mealsonwheels.org/events/chuckwagon
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$
La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $
La Perla Negra 910 Houston St., 817.882.8108. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $$
La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Wed.-Sat. $
Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; Breakfast tacos: 6am-10am Mon.-Fri. $
Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$
Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 7am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-3am Fri.-Sat.; 7am9pm Sun. Other locations: 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2:45am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; 2916 W. Berry St. 817.675.2519. 11am-11pm Mon.; 11am-2am Tue.-Sat. $ Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
WILLOW PARK
Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$
SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH
Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682.323.3050. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$
Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convent ion Center, 1501 Gaylord Tra i l, 817 778 2215 (after 5pm, 817 778 2280) Nightly, 5 : 30pm-10pm $$$$
THIS DOWNTOWN BUILDING, KNOWN AS THE HISTORIC 512, WAS DESIGNED BY NOTED FORT WORTH ARCHITECT WYATT C. HENDRICK IN 1928. It was originally an Elk's Lodge, and the building later became home to the downtown YWCA, now known as The Center for Transforming Lives. In 1984 the building, which houses an ornate great room and ballroom, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photographer Brian Luenser took this photo at midnight two years ago as wedding guests waited for a bride and groom to make their exit.
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A FAMILY Affair
Luxury travel is a family tradition in the Gonzalez family. Barbara Garza-Gonzalez says MercedesBenz fits the high standards in the Gonzalez household. “Doing business with Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth sets the standard for other dealerships to follow, and General Manager George Johnson sets the bar high,” she said.
Barbara, a THR medical social worker and community volunteer, says she’s driven a Mercedes-Benz for 29 years. The Mercedes family tradition continues with daughter Megan, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, who drives a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. Daughters Christina, a TTU senior, and Clarissa, a UTSA Ph.D. doctoral candidate, both drive 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250s.
When Barbara is cruising the highways to visit her daughters, her 2015 MercedesBenz CLS400 “jets” her there. “It is such a smooth drive, you feel like you’re traveling in a rocket,” she said. Barbara loves the Garminbased navigation, Bluetooth® phone and audio, harman/kardon® surround-sound system, and heated 10-way power-adjustable front seats.
But the luxurious features aren’t the only reason the Gonzalez family has been loyal customers of Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth since 2007. Barbara says you feel like family when you’re there. “My experience with Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth is fostered by a strong foundation of trust, reliability, dependability and sense of family. They’re my Park Place family.”
